Harbormaster Dave reported the Harbor Commission is still awaiting contractor bids to repair Dock 1 and said the work will determine whether the commission needs a resurfacing or only transition fixes. "We're kinda waiting to see how much their ballpark estimate is," he said.

The matter matters because several newly installed dock components have shown early failures and the commission is pursuing warranty responses from the manufacturer and subcontractors. Commissioners and staff described chipping of the dock surface, bent electrical pedestals that require frequent replacement, and a failed bushing around a piling bolt that is popping out.

Dave told the commission he has identified two companies with prior work in the harbor that have inspected the docks and are preparing formal quotes. Commission discussion said the surfacing and transition work is the top priority and that a resurface could change how transition plates function. Kim, the city administrator, said the manufacturer has ordered replacement light boxes and will supply stainless-steel latches for fire hose cabinets; Kim added she will verify quantities and follow up on cost and schedule.

Commissioners and staff also raised warranty questions about chips that appeared quickly after installation. Dave said he and city staff suspect subcontractor activity may have contributed to some damage and that manufacturers are distinguishing between areas they consider their responsibility and areas they do not. "They may consider things like any shipping that they might maybe they'll come and repair that area, but they won't do areas where it might not be caused by their work," Dave said.

The commission requested that staff obtain definitive repair scopes, timeline estimates and cost information from the manufacturer and the contractors and to circulate those updates between monthly meetings. No formal motion or vote was recorded on repairs at the meeting.

The commission also discussed the need to replace bent pedestals, which Dave said have cost the harbor "several thousands every time one of them goes down," and to schedule equipment such as a mag drill and other tools needed to move or replace dock plates. Dave said some items will be handled as warranty claims and others will require separate contracting.

Staff and commissioners asked that follow-up reports be circulated to the commission as soon as manufacturers and contractors provide definitive answers and cost estimates, given the commission meets monthly and members said they feel "losing the ground" when updates are delayed.