City of Homer

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Homer, Alaska 99603-8005 E-mail port@ci.homer.ak.us

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MEMORANDUM 06-173

TO: MAYOR HORNADAY AND HOMER CITY COUNCIL

CC: ANNE MARIE HOLEN, STAFF AT EDC

FROM: PORT AND HARBOR ADVISORY COMMISSION

DATE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2006

SUBJ: MARINER PARK

Background

The Port and Harbor Advisory Commission discussed the proposed fishing lagoon at Mariner Park at its September 27, 2006 regular meeting as Item A under New Business. The Commission was provided a copy of Mariner Park Issues Paper and the Mariner Park Master Plan and Map. There was one person who testified under public comments.

The following concerns were expressed about the impacts of a fishing lagoon at Mariner Park:

· degradation of existing habitat

· displacement of existing year round recreational use

· costs associated with construction, maintenance and stocking

· airport safety

· increased congestion at that location

· no safe access to the Homer Spit Bike Trail

· dredging costs

The Commission passed the following motion:

ULMER/VELSKO WE RECOMMEND NOT BUILDING A SECOND FISHING LAGOON AT MARINER PARK.

There was no further discussion on the motion.

VOTE: YES: VELSKO, CARROLL, MACKIE, MARTIN, KILCHER, ULMER

Motion carried.

Recommendation

Advisory in nature, no action required.

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