Harbor Commission

Name: Harbor Commission — Manistee, MI
Start: 2017-06-20
End: 2017-06-20
Location: Manistee, MI

Regular Meeting

Manistee, MI · June 20, 2017

Minutes

HARBOR COMMISSION MINUTES MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2017 A regular meeting of the Manistee Harbor Commission was held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Municipal Marina’s Boaters Lounge, 480 River Street, Manistee MI 49660. The meeting was called to order by the Chair. Roll Call Present Excused Absence Unexcused Absence Commissioner Fritz Boehm  Commissioner Ty Cook  Commissioner Tim Kozal  Commissioner Jim Smith  Commissioner Alex Zaccanelli  Commissioner Glenn Zaring  Commissioner Roger Zielinski  City Manager Thad Taylor  OTHERS PRESENT: Marketing Vendor Maralee Cook APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Glenn Zaring, second by Fritz Boehm, to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote - Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS  None APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Tim Kozal, second by Glenn Zaring, to approve the minutes for the April 18, 2017 meeting as presented. Voice vote - Motion carried. STAFF REPORTS Harbormaster. Marina patio area received a dry well, gutters and downspout to address this wet area. Looking at options for a hard surface in this area, funding remains the issue. Installed a fire extinguisher and stand near the west end of the docks. Two marina attendants attending Clean Marina training in Frankfort. Budget utility issues were resolved. Laura will operate the marina with five part-time employees, down from six last year. Contacted by Lakeland Boating magazine for an article this season. Thanked Mickey McCann and Mark Hansen for their assistance on marina grounds and facility. Revenues are still down and fishing tournaments have reduced the number of days boats will be at the marina. Arranging for CPR training for marina staff by the Fire Department. Discussed potential seasonal slip rental, freezer issue last year, and an incentive currently running until June 30 (if a boater rents for two days, the third day is free). City Manager. Launch ramp revenue report was included in the agenda packet. Manager reported that at the end of May seasonal receipts were up, daily receipts were down. Discussed various economic development activities in the City. Harbor Commission Minutes – June 20, 2017 Page 1 Marketing Vendor. Maralee Cook provided an update on her efforts to market the marina. The current agreement with Maralee expires June 30, 2017. General consensus that Facebook marketing has made a positive impact; the number of Facebook followers has increased 47% since this campaign was started. We will need to wait until the end of the season to see if it increases boater traffic to the marina. Discussed continuing marketing efforts in the 2017-2018 budget. Ms. Cook will work with the Harbormaster on a renewal to be brought back for Harbor Commission consideration at their July meeting. Commission requested that the marina survey card be updated to include a question: How did you hear about us? Also requested that the Harbormaster request his staff to ask this question directly of boaters when they register to allow better feedback on these marketing efforts. Harbor Commission members will also stop down periodically to check in with boaters in an effort to determine the success of this expenditure of marketing funds. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  Marina Patio Area. Glenn Zaring will work with Ty Cook researching the feasibility of sponsorship(s) for patio area improvements from area corporations. If it appears this kind of campaign would be successful, the concept will be written up for City Council consideration.  Discussion on Ideas / Opportunities to Partner with the DDA. Maralee has been working with the DDA on various efforts. The DDA Director has been talking with the downtown businesses encouraging their participation.  Discussion on Ideas / Opportunities to Partner with the Parks Commission. Ty Cook is keeping in contact with the Parks Commission. NEW BUSINESS  None PUBLIC COMMENTS  None OTHER COMMENTS  Ty Cook – asked about status of website updates that include marina information. Kozal reported that some have been updated and Ty was able to get the Chicago Yacht Club website updated.  Glenn Zaring – Discussed forming a Port Authority to increase shipping and revenue. Consensus for Glenn Zaring to do some research on Port Authorities for further discussion. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan. MOTION to adjourn by Glenn Zaring, second by Tim Kozal at 1:50 p.m. Cynthia Lokovich, CAP-OM Recording Secretary Harbor Commission Minutes – June 20, 2017 Page 2

Agenda

Manistee Harbor Commission Agenda Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. – Municipal Marina Boaters Lounge, 480 River Street, Manistee MI 49660 ____________________________________________________________________ Call to Order Approval of Agenda Public Comments on Agenda Items (5 minute limit) Approval of Minutes  Minutes of April 18, 2017 Reports  Harbormaster  City Manager  Marketing Vendor Unfinished Business  Marina Patio Area  Discussion on Ideas / Opportunities to Partner with DDA  Discussion on Ideas / Opportunities to Partner with Parks Commission New Business  Public Comment (5 minute limit) Comments by Harbor Commissioners Adjourn Strategic Plan Action Items:  1.1.1 Ordinance Review  4.1.2 Change of Focus  1.1.2 Recruitment  4.1.3 Early & Late Season  2.1.1 Skid Piers  5.1.1 Around the Lake Discussions  2.1.2 Docks  5.1.2 Sister Marina  2.1.3 Boat Launches  5.1.3 Reach Out to Key Stakeholders  3.1.1 Loss Revenue  6.1.1 Update Website Info  3.1.2 Revenue Sources  6.1.2 Marina Relationships / DDA  3.1.3 Expenses  6.1.3 Update Info in Visitors Guide  4.1.1 Transient Users Needs HARBOR COMMISSION MINUTES MEETING OF APRIL 18, 2017 A regular meeting of the Manistee Harbor Commission was held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee MI 49660. The meeting was called to order by the Chair. Roll Call Present Excused Absence Unexcused Absence Commissioner Fritz Boehm  Commissioner Ty Cook  Commissioner Tim Kozal  Commissioner Jim Smith  Commissioner Alex Zaccanelli  Commissioner Glenn Zaring  Commissioner Roger Zielinski  City Manager Thad Taylor  OTHERS PRESENT: Marketing Vendor Maralee Cook, DDA Director Tyler Leppanen, Parks Leadman Mickey McCann, USCG Officer Metzel APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Roger Zielinski, second by Jim Smith, to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote - Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS  None APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Roger Zielinski, second by Glenn Zaring, to approve the minutes for the January 17, 2017 meeting as presented. Voice vote - Motion carried. STAFF REPORTS Harbormaster. Welcomed Tim Kozal, new Public Safety Director and Harbormaster for the City of Manistee. City Manager. Distributed launch ramp revenue report; use of both ramps has picked up. Fan on the auto-attendant has been replaced and the system is up and running at First Street. Marketing Vendor. Maralee Cook provided an update on her efforts to market the marina. Both local golf courses will partner with the Marina by picking up boaters to play their courses and offer rental equipment if needed. Discussed Facebook posts and boosted posts that market the marina to targeted areas along the lakeshore, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Reviewed boater survey cards and noted several areas of concern that should be addressed prior to opening the marina. Maralee Cook and DDA Director Tyler Leppanen will continue to collaborate on marketing efforts. Downtown businesses have agreed to supply brochures and other marketing materials to the marina for the boater card rack. Harbor Commission Minutes – April 18, 2017 Page 1 Funds are still available in the marketing line item to continue this arrangement through June 30, 2017. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  None NEW BUSINESS  Discussion on Ideas / Opportunities to Partner with the DDA. Discussed looking at an event to host during the return days of the Chicago to Mackinaw race. DDA could co-host an event on both Facebook pages. Discussed possible fish boil with the Lions or Elks Club. Fritz Boehm will check with the clubs for their interest. Hard to pinpoint a date as returning sailors all travel differently but suggested the weekend after the race. Another suggestion was to offer business discounts to boaters who present verification of their participation in the race as an incentive to stay at the marina.  Discussion on Ideas / Opportunities to Partner with the Parks Commission. Ty Cook noted the blurry line that separates areas of responsibility between the Harbor Commission and the Parks Commission. Harbor Commission is responsible for the building and docks. Parks Department will be taking care of most maintenance items. Ty Cook presented photos of the “patio” area west of the building. Development of this area into a hard surface patio has been discussed in the past. It all comes down to funding. City Staff will review, come up with options, and look at as a future capital improvement project. The drainage issue needs to be addressed first; sprinklers in this area will be disconnected. Fritz Boehm noted that the entire marina property needs to be power-washed prior to opening. Jim Smith and Roger Zielinski left the meeting at 1:50 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS  USCG Officer Metzel – was invited by the Harbormaster to attend. No comments. OTHER COMMENTS  Discussed the Tight Lines for Troops event in May. Boaters will still use the marina but the main event will be held at First Street Beach.  Ty Cook – requested that the next meeting be held in the marina lounge. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting is scheduled for June 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Boaters Lounge, Manistee Municipal Marina, 480 River Street, Manistee, Michigan. MOTION to adjourn by Fritz Boehm, second by Glenn Zaring at 1:55 p.m. Draft - cl Cynthia Lokovich, CAP-OM Recording Secretary Harbor Commission Minutes – April 18, 2017 Page 2 BOAT LAUNCH REVENUES 2012 - 2013 Rate Structure: $5 / Daily, $35 / Seasonal 2013 - 2016 Rate Structure: $10 / Daily, $40 / Seasonal 2017 BOAT LAUNCH REVENUE (As of 05/31/17) PRESEASON MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER TOTALS Seasonal Permits 42 = $1,680 148 = $5,920 Daily Permits 0 86 = $860 Annual Total 2016 BOAT LAUNCH REVENUE PRESEASON MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER TOTALS Seasonal Permits 113= $4,520 63 = $2,520 102 = $4,080 91 = $3,640 159 - $6,360 35 = 1,400 563 = $22,520 Daily Permits 41 = $410 72 = $720 106 = $1,060 229 = $2,290 732 = $7,320 383 = 3,830 1,563 = $15,630 Annual Total $38,150 2015 FIRST STREET BOAT LAUNCH REVENUE PRESEASON MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER TOTALS Seasonal Permits 84 = $3,360 69 = $2,760 78 = $3,120 106 = 4,240 109 = $4,360 52 = $2,080 498 = $19,920 Daily Permits 31 = $310 39 = $390 64 = $640 219 = 2,190 338 = $3,380 459 = $4,590 1,150 = $11,500 Annual Total $31,420 2014 FIRST STREET BOAT LAUNCH REVENUE PRESEASON MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER TOTALS Seasonal Permits 35 = $1,400 113 = $4,520 95 = $3,800 126 = $5,040 159 = $6,360 22 = $880 550 = $22,000 Daily Permits 0 65 = $650 100 = $1,000 198 = $1,980 687 = $6,870 255 = $2,550 1,305 = $13,050 Annual Total $35,050 2013 FIRST STREET BOAT LAUNCH REVENUE PRESEASON MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER TOTALS Seasonal Permits 39 = $1,365 78 = $2,730 54 = $1,890 104 = $4,160 224 = $8,960 23 = $920 522 = $20,025 Daily Permits 14 = $70 137 = $685 109 = $545 199 = $1,990 734 = $7,340 285 = $2,850 1,478 = $13,480 Annual Total $33,505 Updated: June 13, 2017 BOAT LAUNCH REVENUES 2012 - 2013 Rate Structure: $5 / Daily, $35 / Seasonal 2013 - 2016 Rate Structure: $10 / Daily, $40 / Seasonal 2012 FIRST STREET BOAT LAUNCH REVENUE PRESEASON MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER TOTALS Seasonal Permits 31 = $1,085 89 = $3,115 69 = $2,415 150 = $5,250 96 = $3,360 8 = 280 443 = $15,505 Daily Permits 0 114 = $570 137 = $685 687 = $3,435 1,279 = $6,395 626 = $3,130 2,843 = $14,215 Annual Total $29,720 Updated: June 13, 2017

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