HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-11-20 Council Minutes - Work SessionKENAI CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
2014 DIP NET REPORT
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
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Council present: Mayor Pat Porter, R. Marquis, B. Molloy, B. Gabriel, H. Knackstedt
Others present: City Manager R. Koch, City Attorney S. Bloom, City Clerk S. Modigh,
Finance Director T. Eubank, Police Chief G. Sandahl, and IT Manager D.
Castimore
Mayor Porter began the work session at approximately 6:00 p.m.
City Manager Koch provided an overview of the 2014 Dip Net Report and noted another large
salmon run this season; however, different than previous years on the length and timing of the
runs. Koch noted the following improvements implemented in 2013:
• "No wake' zones eliminated destruction of private property and erosion of natural
habitats.
• Eliminated beach access at Old Cannery Road and creation of two -lane access at
Dunes Road.
• Improved software in shacks with ability to save statistical data
• North & South beaches were raked daily in evening hours with advisory signs about fish
waste provided cleaner beaches
• Additional fencing at end of South Forest to further protect vegetation
Proposed changes to the 2015 fishery and fee structure:
• Construction of a new access road to the beach south of the mouth of the Kenai River
• Increase fees at the Municipal Boat Launch
• Eliminate the annual permit for boat launch and parking
• Capital improvements for the Personal Use Fishery Fund
• Additional security camera at Dunes Road
Clerk's Note: the Mayor exited the meeting at 6:46 p.m.
Finance Director Eubanks provided an overview of the fisheries finances noting an increase in
revenue although there'd been a decrease in fees. It was believed the increase was due to
having fee shacks open 24/7.
Residents provided the following comments:
• Opposed to parking created on the access road
• Recommended the shacks use generators for power
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• Requested a permit for residents to bypass the shacks for dropping off individuals
• Recommended an incentive be provided to residents of the city vs. people from other
areas of the state
• Opposed to erosion on the bluff from individuals using private property; requested
additional signage.
Council Member Knackstedt spoke in favor of increasing the boat launch fees and
recommended an increase in launch times.
Councilor Molloy thanked Administration for the excellent report and the management of this
year's fishery; thanked the public for their input.
Council Member Marquis agreed with Molloy's comments and noted there were a huge crowds
of people in Old Town watching the huge crowds of people on the beach; recognized that the
management of the Fishery had improved and complaints are reduced.
Council Member Gabriel echoed sediments of other councilors and thanked Administration for
the data and report; thanked residents for their input; happy to see the vegetative areas being
protected.
The work session was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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