HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-09 Harbor Commission PacketKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 9 , 2018 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
http://www.kenai.city
1. CALL TO ORDER
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call
c. Agenda Approval
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per
speaker)
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes
per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. March 12, 2018
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion – List of Motions by Harbor Commission 2012 - 2017
b. Discussion/Recommendation – Capital Improvement Program Priorities
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation – Formation of a Sub-Committee
b. Discussion – City Harbor Safety Concerns
7. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director
b. Commission Chair
c. City Council Liaison
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – May 7, 2018
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Volunteer Appreciation Dinner – April 19, 2018
12. ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING:
JACQUELYN -- 283-8231 OR, KAYLA -- 283-8236
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KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
MARCH 12, 2018 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR CHRISTINE HUTCHINSON, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hutchinson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Hutchinson led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: Chair C. Hutchison, Vice-Chair N. DuPerron, M. Dunn,
G. Greenberg, B. Peters, C. Crandall, J. Desimone
Commissioners absent: None.
Staff/Council Liaison present: City Manager P. Ostrander, Council Member J. Glendening
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition of 5b. Wake Zones.
Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. January 8, 2018
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to approve the meeting summary of January 8, 2018; and
Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. February 12, 2018
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MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the meeting summary of February 12, 2018; and
Commissioner DuPerron SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion – Defining Roles & Responsibilities
It was suggested to table the discussion of defining the Harbor Commission’s roles and
responsibilities until September.
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to postpone discussion of Commission Roles and
Responsibilities until September and Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. Wake Zones
MOTION:
Commissioner Crandall MOVED to post a No Wake Zone sign at the entrance of the river, provide
information in the dipnet brochure, add to the Dipnet app, and informational signs at the City of
Kenai boat launch and Commissioner Desimone SECONDED the motion.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation – Capital Improvement Program Priorities
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to postpone discussion of Capital Improvement Program
Priorities until the next meeting. Commissioner Greenberg SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections; SO ORDERED.
7. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director – City Manager Ostrander reported:
• The Board of Fisheries and the Upper Cook Inlet Finfish meeting would be in
Kenai in 2020, something that had been of interest to have here for the last 20
years;
• The feasibility report for the Bluff Erosion Project would not meet the deadline
of April 30 due to the delay in approval for federal funding, however, the project
is supported by the congregational delegation and he was optimistic the report
would be complete by mid-summer; and
• The City Dock did not yet have a concessionaire for this year, Copper River
Seafoods would not being doing it; options forward were being discussed.
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b. Commission Chair – Hutchison noted the discussion of the No Wake Zone signs
was instrumental and she looked forward to the progress and continuing
discussion on defining the Commission’s roles and responsibilities.
c. City Council Liaison – Council Member Glendening reported on the February 7
Council Meeting actions and provided an update on the plans with displaying the
renovated Kenai Fire Truck.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – April 9, 2018
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioners expressed thanks for the discussion regarding the No Wake Zones.
Commissioner DuPerron noted the upcoming Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on April 19.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Member Glendening expressed gratitude for the commissioners’ time and enthusiasm.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS – None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52
p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________________
Jacquelyn Kennedy
Deputy City Clerk
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This is a list of all motions made by the Harbor Commission from 2012 to present in reverse
chronological order. Motions to approve agenda, meeting minutes, and adjourn have not been
included.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
MOTION: Commissioner DuPerron MOVED that administration come back next month, with
more information on creating a "No Wake' zone from the mouth of the Kenai River to the dock,
including the number of signs, justification, effectiveness, cost, enforcement and placement;
Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
AUGUST 7, 2017
MOTION: Commissioner Duperron MOVED that the Harbor Commission support the Draft
Landscape Site - Plan Ordinance and Commissioner Greenberg SECONDED the motion.
MOTION PASSED.
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
MOTION: Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to recommend to Council that the Harbor
Commission change to quarterly meetings for the next two years and Commissioner Greenberg
SECONDED the motion. MOTION PASSED.
JULY 11, 2016
MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED to recommend approval of classification to lease a
portion of Tidelands Survey Number 272 Section 35, Township 5 North, Range 11 West and
Commissioner Thornton SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. b.
Recommendation to Council Regarding Classifying for Leasing, a Parcel MOTION: Identified as
Tract 4, Shore Fishery Plat No. 71 Commissioner Peters MOVED to recommend approval of
classification to lease, Tract 4, Shore Fishery Plat No. 71 and Commissioner Thornton
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
MAY 9, 2016
MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED to recommend approval of the leases and
Commissioner Greenberg SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. Request Council Revise the Commission's Meeting Start time from 7pm to 6pm. It was noted
that City Council meets at 6pm. MOTION: Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to request City
Council revise the Commission's meeting time to 6pm and Commissioner Barth SECONDED
the motion. MOTION PASSED.
OCTOBER 12, 2015
(I have included this item despite no motion being made regarding it)
Dock and Harbor Capital Improvement Program Priorities for FY2016, FY2017 and FY2018. It
was decided that the priorities for 2016 would be as follows:
1) Mooring Buoy Permitting Study
2) Launch Ramp Extension Design
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It was also decided that the priority for 2017 would be construction of the launch ramp
extension; the priority for 2018 would be float replacement.
JANUARY 12, 2015
MOTION: Commissioner Askin MOVED to recommend City Council amend KMC Code
11.10.010 (a) to read "As requested by the council or administration do the following:" and
Glendening SECONDED. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
MOTION: Commissioner Greenburg MOVED to recommend City Council amend KMC Code
11.10.010 (a)(6) to read 'Review reports and plans for approval by the City Council." and
Glendening SECONDED. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
MOTION: Commissioner Greenburg MOVED to request Council Liaison Gabriel take previous
two recommendations to City Attorney Bloom, to draft an ordinance for amendments;
Commissioner Glendening SECONDED. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
May 12, 2014
Ordinance No. 2755 -2014 — Amending Kenai Municipal Code 13.20.035 - Camping, Fires, and
other Activities on City Beaches, to Authorize the City Manager to Temporarily Regulate Beach
Activities to Protect Public Safety, Health or Welfare, and for City Maintenance of Property.
MOTION: Commissioner Thompson MOVED to support enacting the Ordinance and
Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Ordinance No. 2756 -2014 — Repealing Kenai Municipal Code 13.20.030 - Protection of North
and South Shore, and Re- Enacting it as Kenai Municipal Code 13.20.030 - Protection of
Environmentally Sensitive Areas, to Expand its Application and to Authorize the City Manager to
Implement Restrictions on Public Entry, Access and Use for the Protection of Environmentally
Sensitive Areas Owned or Managed by the City, Subject to Change by the Council.
MOTION: Commissioner Askin MOVED to support enacting the Ordinance and Commissioner
Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
APRIL 7, 2014
Ordinance No. 2749 -2014 "An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, Enacting
KMC 11.05.100 - No Wake Zones, Authorizing the City Manager to Establish No Wake Zones in
the Kenai Harbor as Needed for Public Safety and /or to Protect Public and Private Property."
Chair Morin spoke against the 5 mph definition of a no -wake zone. Council Member Gabriel
spoke regarding the ordinance. General discussion occurred.
MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED to support enacting the Ordinance and Commissioner
Nelson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
DECEMBER 9, 2013
Capital Improvement Project List:
Chair Morin reviewed the list included in the lay down and general discussion occurred.
MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED to add Drift Boat Pullout as Number 5 under FY14/15
and Commissioner Askin SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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MOTION: Commissioner Askin MOVED to add "or the City of Kenai" after "State of Alaska" in
the notes under Drift Boat Pullout and Commissioner Osborn SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION: Commissioner Nelson MOVED to forward the amended list to Council and
Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION: Commissioner Nelson MOVED to recommend the Council pass a resolution in
opposition of the initiative that would ban the use of set nets in Cook Inlet. Commissioner
Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MARCH 25, 2013
Resolution No. HC13 -01 — Recommending the Kenai City Council Submit a Proposal to the
Alaska Board of Fisheries to Amend 5 AAC 57.121(3)(A) by Adding an Additional Non -
Motorized Vessel Day in May, June and July on the Kenai River from the Sterling Bridge
Highway Upstream to the Outlet of Skilak Lake.
MOTION: Commissioner Nelson MOVED to amend the resolution by striking "Sterling Bridge'
and replacing it with "Warren Ames Bridge." Commissioner Askin SECONDED the motion.
General discussion occurred. MOTION PASSED.
DECEMBER 2012
Public Works Director Wedemeyer reviewed the list and general discussion occurred.
Comments included: • Support for a drift boat pullout. • Concerns when personal use fishery
went 24 hours. • Suggested a resolution in support of additional drift days on the river.
Commissioner Nelson MOVED to move the entire "other" project list to the FY2016 Capital
Improvement Project list. Commissioner Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Discussion /Recommendation -- Comprehensive Plan General discussion occurred.
MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED to support all strategies in Objective #24 and to
include mention of a need for a drift boat pullout within the City of Kenai in the Plan.
Commissioner Askin SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MARCH 12, 2012
Discussion -- Senior Discounts at the Boat Launch Ramp City Manager Koch provided a copy of
a draft resolution to include a senior discount for boat launch and parking fees at the City Dock.
Council Member Gabriel spoke in support of the resolution.
MOTION: Commissioner Askin MOVED to recommend approval of the resolution to Council
after amending the dates in the fee schedule. Commissioner Nelson SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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From: Sean Wedemeyer
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 3:32 PM
Subject: Harbor Commission
Our next harbor commission meeting is scheduled for Monday February 12 at 6PM. Please let us know if you
cannot attend. I will be out of state and Kayla will fill in for me.
Currently on the agenda is discussion on defining roles and responsibilities. Clerk’s office, please add the
attached to the packet and Capital Priorities as a discussion item.
Per the code the harbor commission shall “Submit annually to the City Manager and Council, not less than
ninety (90) days prior to the beginning of the budget year, a list of the recommended capital improvements
which, in the opinion of the Commission, are necessary or desirable to be constructed during the forthcoming
three (3) year period. Such list shall be arranged in order of preference, with recommendations as to which
projects shall be constructed in which year.“ Because I won’t be there, let me provide you with a little
information regarding the City’s current situation regarding all capital projects, and the projects in the Dock
spreadsheet.
Attached is Resolution 2018-01. It states, “WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has identified and prioritized capital
funding requests, but the City of Kenai will not request new capital funding from the State of Alaska in State
Fiscal Year 2019 for infrastructure improvements.” The City Manager’s memo states, “This Resolution adopts
the City of Kenai Capital Improvements Plan Priority List for State Funding Request for the Fiscal year 2019.
In recognition of the financial difficulties that the State of Alaska is currently facing, this Resolution
specifically states that the City of Kenai will not be making any capital funding requests of the State for the
upcoming fiscal year. However, this Resolution also directs administration to provide the Priority List to both
the Governor and the State Legislature to keep them apprised of the continuing capital needs of the City as well
as allow for consideration of the City's capital needs should an unforeseen funding source become available.”
For the foreseeable future we will not be receiving funding from the state for capital projects.
In the spreadsheet attached to the resolution, you can find a list of projects that the City has identified. Future
capital projects recommended by the Harbor Commission will be considered alongside the projects in those
spreadsheets in addition to any projects identified by other Commissions or Department heads during the budget
process. Furthermore, emergencies may arise which will compete for Capital funding. For example today I
found a section of bluff adjacent to and threatening Peninsula Ave. (not the Ryan’s creek culvert currently in
design) that is eroding fast enough due to a culvert failure that likely warrants being placed as priority number
one, and may require 100% (or more) of the City’s available FY19 capital project funding to repair.
The City believes your input on Capital Projects is very important, and the code states you shall submit a
list. However, if the items on your list do not get constructed, it is because of the reasons I listed above.
FY 17 was July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. The attached Dock spreadsheet was last edited and motioned on by
the Harbor commission in 2015. The cost estimates will need to be updated. Inflation and other factors, e.g.
changes to USACE permitting process, will affect the costs shown.
The mooring buoy permitting study is something that is feasible, and I believe probably will happen in the next
10 years unless the commercial fleet and or the dipnetters using boats is drastically reduced. However, I know
that if the City decides to manage buoys, it will result in the need for additional manpower and administration,
and that cost would be passed onto the end users, nearly 100% commercial fisherman. It would not be
unreasonable to believe the cost to moor a buoy in the Kenai River would need to be set at $1,000 per year or
higher just to break even. I read the minutes where Jesse Bjorkman requested that the City get involved, and
this may be a case of be careful what you wish for.
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The cost to design a ramp extension will be 2 to 3 times what is listed in the spreadsheet. After consulting with
engineers and the dock foreman, I have concerns if a ramp extension is even feasible due to the shallow depth
of the river at low tide, shifting channel, permitting, and the amount of silt that settles on the ramp at every slack
tide. Considering the limited benefit versus the cost I doubt this project will ever happen. Also, the existing
concrete is not in excellent shape, and should be maintained before additional concrete is constructed. You may
consider adding launch ramp concrete repair and replacement to the list.
In my opinion the float replacement should be the number one priority. I believe they will need to be replaced
before the concrete ramps.
Other projects for future consideration
Fire Suppression to Dock (water line) – In my opinion the need is not great enough to warrant the cost.
Pave Kenai Avenue – I don’t have a strong opinion on this, but don’t support it. Cost, environmental concerns,
the fact that the ruts act as natural speed bumps, could all be taken into consideration.
Drift Boat Pullout (lower river) – This is already on the list in the Resolution. It could be kept here as a sign of
support.
Boat Launch Paving – In my opinion the need is not great enough to warrant the cost.
Considering the financial situation the state is in, and the age and condition of the City’s infrastructure (roads,
buildings, water and sewer lines), I believe our foreseeable Capital efforts should be focused squarely on safety
and repair and replacement of infrastructure.
If there is anything you would like to add to the agenda, please notify us by noon on next Friday.
Thanks for your service and please feel free to call me.
Regards,
Sean Wedemeyer
Public Works Director
City of Kenai
(907) 283-8240 Office
(907) 599-0025 Mobile
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PRIORITY
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CITY OF KENAI
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP) PRIORITIES
FOR STATE FUNDING REQUESTS FOR
SFY 2019
PROJECTS IDENTIFIED AND LISTED IN PRIORITY ORDER
PROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION REQUESTED NOTES /COMMENTS
FUNDING
Kenai River Bluff Erosion Stabilization Construct an approximate 5 ,000 lineal foot erosion control $ 26,000,000.00 The Army Corps of Engineers is nearing co mpletion of the
structure on the north shore of the mouth of the Kenai River feasibility study for the project. paid for through $585,000 of
federal monies and $560,000 of local monies provided
through a State of Alaska grant. The total cost of the
project including design and constru ction is estimated at
$32.5 mill ion. This will require approximately $11,375,000
of funding to match Federal funding of $21 , 125,000. To
date, $4,000,000 of State Grant funds an d $585,000 of
Federal funds have been committed to the project.
Additionally, the residents of the City of Kenai approved the
issuance of $2,000,000 in general obligation bonds through
ballot proposition. Once the Feasibility Study is completed,
Federal funding will be needed for design and construction
of the project. Additional State funding could be used to
provide the required match for the Federal funds.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades This project will include improvements to address $ 2,000,000 .00 W e have approximately $1 .4 million in place with ADEC
deficiencies at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. grant 47555 and matching COK funds to complete some
Improvements may include treatment process upgrades to but not all of these important repairs and upgrades.
lower ammonia effluent discharge to meet APDES levels. It
may also include replacement of aging and failing equipment.
Upgrades to electric-motor-driven compressor systems
would lower operational costs by at least $60,000 p er year.
Paving & Improvements to City Streets The City of Kenai maintains approximately 20 miles of gravel $ 1 ,000,000.00 The ongoing infrastructure improvements funded by past
surfaced roadways within its municipal boundaries. The cost State of Alaska capital grants has improved the safety and
of maintenance of gravel roadways is high, dust from gravel operational efficiency of the City's roadways . The projects
roadways is a health issue for the elderly & young . The City have been designed and constructed by local consultants
maintains an ongoing Lo ca l Improvement District (LI D) and contractors providing further economic benefits to the
program to pave local streets and roads with the City area .
providing a 50% cost share for the improvements.
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CITY OF KENAI
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP) PRIORITIES
FOR STATE FUNDING REQUESTS FOR
SFY 2019
PROJECTS IDENTIFIED AND LISTED IN PRIORITY ORDER
PROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION REQUESTED NOTES/COMMENTS
FUN DING
Improvements to the City of Kenai This project would repair/replace aging , outdated and failing $ 750 ,000 .00 The Kenai Recreation Center is housed in a building that
Recreation Center components of the facil ity. The improvements would include, has reached a stage in its l ife cycle that sign ificant
but not be limited to; HVAC, New Facility Entrance, roof renovations are necessary. After 20-30 years there are
replacement, replacement of spectator seating, locker room many components of the building that need repair or
reconstruction, fixture replacements, flooring , and other replacement to maintain an acceptable standard of service,
interior remodel/reconstruction . and to decrease the rising costs of ongoing operations and
maintenence issues in commercial/public buildings .
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CITY OF KENAI
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP) PRIORITIES
FOR STATE FUNDING REQUESTS FOR
SFY 2019
PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT LISTED IN PRIORITY ORDER
PROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION REQUESTED NOTES/COMMENTS
FUN D IN G
Kenai -Old Town Pedestria n Walkway This project would construct approximately 2,000 lineal feet $ 370 ,000.00 Old Tow n Kenai is heavily traveled by pedestri an traffic,
System of 4' wide sidewalk @ $185/lf adjacent to roadways. consisting of loca l residents, and during the summer
approximately 50 ,000 touris ts . Because there are no
sidewalks pedestrians share the trave led roadways w ith
vehicles creatinq an unsafe cond ition .
City of Kenai Indoor Turf Field Facility This project would construct a 100'x200' indoor turf field , $ 4 ,000,000.00 This project has bee n discussed by the Parks & Recreation
possibly as an addition to the existi ng Kena i Mu lti-Purpose Commission and it is my underst anding they wi sh to
Facility . The facility would be used by a rea schools, pre-conti nue discussion on the subject. Th is project is certain ly
schools , soccer and other organizations. worthy of discussion but significant work needs to be
accomplished to determine its fe asibili ty .
Public Safety Bu ild ing, This project would remodel existing facilities and create an $ 450,000.00 The east wing of the public safety building is comprised of
renovate/reconstruct/ build addition for addition to the east wing of the public safety bu ilding in order small room s, with l im ited efficient use. One of the rooms i s
evidence room/safe to construct a larger, secure evidence safe to meet the needs an evid ence safe , and over time evidence has taken over
of the Kenai Police Depa rtment. two more rooms and one garage bay. The overall volu me of
items requ iring storage i n an evidence safe is continually
g rowing . The size of the present evidence safe is
inadequate to the Departments's needs
P ublic Safety Building , Replace exterior This project would replace 17 existing windows in th e Police $ 50,000.00 This improvement is a normal safety precaution for Police
wi ndows w ith ballistic windows (17) Department. The City has previously repl aced the windows in Departments throughout the Ubited States and shou ld be
the dispatch area with ballistic windows to provide safety from accomplished at the Kenai Pubic saftey B uildin g. Beca use
gun shots. these windows are non-opening it would be essential th at
HVAC improvements be accomplished prior/during th en
insta llation of ballistic wi ndows.
Lower Kenai River Drift Boat Pu ll-Out Project would provide lower river access point for pull-out of Unknown -ADNR was supposed to accompli shing a "Needs
drift boats on ly. Greater than Assessment Study" in 2011 . The study that was performed
$3 ,500,000 did not i nclude a needs assessment or address carrying
capacity. It's doubtful a ny funding wou ld be available for
th is project in advance of a study identifying the "carryi ng
capacity" of the Kenai R iver. and that Sta te/federal fund ing
would be appropriated to a State Agency tha t wou ld be
respons ible fo r the constructi on and operation of the faci lity .
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CAPITAL IM P ROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP) PRIORITIES
FOR STATE FUNDING REQUESTS FOR
SFY 2019
PROJE CT S IDENT IFIE D BUT NOT LISTED IN PRIORITY ORDER
PROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION REQUEST ED NOTES/COMMEN TS
FUNDING
Kenai Multi -Purpose Facility Locker This project would construct six locker rooms (4-team , 1-$ 1,250,000.00 The Kena i Mullti-Pu rpose Facility was designed to an
Roo m Construction female , 1-referee) at the Kenai Multi Purpose Faci lity. This ultimate"build-out" which included locker rooms , enhanced
would includ e utilities , bathrooms, shower rooms and related seating, bu ilding insulation , and heating systems , etc.
appurtenances. Approximately 5,000 sf Without locker rooms which include showers and other
appurtenances use of the facility is l imi ted .
Kenai Community Library, new "Radio T his project wou ld install an automated ba rcode system that $ 125,000.00
Frequency l nden ti fication (R FI D)" would be a ble to read a b ar code o n every item in the
System Library's coll ections. T his will enhance check-out and check-
in , as well as collection inventories.
New Soccer Fields Irrigation Project would design an d install irrigation system for four $ 400,000.00
soccer fie lds
Brid ge Access Road, Pedestrian T his project would construct a ped estria n pathway from the $ 3,000,000.00 The current use of Bridge Access Road by pedestrians and
Pathway Kenai Spur Highway to Ka l ifornsky Beach Road al ong Bridge bicyclists is limited to the widened shoulder of the road .
Access Road . This area is heavily traveled by pedestrians , This is a safety concern and certainly discourages use of
sight seer's, bicyclists, etc. This project is approximately 2 this stretch of the Unity Trail. When this project was
mi les long and would complete the 24 mile Unity T rai l tha t p urs ued previously, there were concerns from the EPA and
connects Kenai and Soldotna, along both the Spur Highway USF&W. Some of those concerns may be less today than
and Kalifornsky Beach Road . they were in the past.
Veh icle Storage Facility for Kena i Senior This project wou ld constru ct a six-b ay vehicle storage facility $ 400,000.00 At present the veh i cles are stored outside the center.
Center Vehicles at the City maintenance yard . The Kenai Senior Center During the winter this re sults in vehicles running to maintain
provides a wide range of services to it's cli ents, including heat for trips for the senior clients , reduced vehicle useful-
providing over 50 ,000 meals annually and transporation life, and increased operation and maintenance costs.
services. This requ ires buses, meal delivery vans, and other
vehicles.
New Fee Shacks and Automated pay This project would purchase automated pay systems at each $ 225,000.00 The City ha s received numerous complaints about fees
parking/camping sys tems (4) vehicle e ntrance to the City of Kenai's property at the mouth being ba sed on 24 hour utilization of faci lities. Thi s system
of the Kenai River. The systems wou ld be simi lar to fee would allow for the City to establish a time-sensitive fee
parking sys tems at Anchorage International Airport. This sys tem whi ch would eliminate the practice of allowing no-
would provide for hourly/daily parki ng/camping fees to be fee te mporary use of facilities for drop-offs and increase fee
assessed. colle ction while increasing efficiencies at the fee shacks.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP) PRIORITIES
FOR STATE FUNDING REQUESTS FOR
SFY 2019
PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT LISTED IN PRIORITY ORDER
PROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION REQUESTED NOTES/COMMENTS
FUNDING
Outdoor Event Park Stage This project would utilize a portion of the area known as $ 250 ,000.00 Currently, the City of Kenai only has one large area to
Millenium Square. It would be constructed in three (3) accommodate large venues (4th July, Industry
phases. This request (Phase I) focuses on the construction Appreciation , etc.) and is lo ca ted on Kenai Municipal
of an outdoor stage with electrical and a lighting system. Airport land. Consequently, the ability to add needed
Project will initially make the area a preferred venue for a infrastructu re to continue accommodating these events is
variety of small and medium-size events. limited due to restrictions within the airport reserve .
Kenai Little League Facility Restrooms Project would construct permanent ADA compliant restrooms $ 100,000.00 Portable restrooms are rented by several user groups each
and Storage Space with a water & sewer connection and additiona l storage summer to facilitate the ir respect ive programs.
space. The construction would include CMU type Additionally, the City of Kenai rents portable units
construction . throughout the Kenai Personal Use Fishery . A permane nt
restroom fa cility would eliminate reoccurring ren ta l costs fo r
both the City and various user groups.
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KENAI DOCK AND BOAT RAMP
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP) PRIORITIES
FY2017-2019
PRIORITY PROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION REQUIRED NOTES/COMMENTS
NUMBER FUNDING
2017-1 Mooring buoy permitting study.
Engage a consultant to perform a Kenai River buoy
permitting study to include logistics, legal issues, rate
study, implementation, etc. $ 23,000.00 $20k consultant $3k admin
2017-2 Lauch ramp extension design
Hire engineer to design an extension of 2 of the 4 concrete
boat launch ramps. $ 20,000.00 $17k design, $3k admin
2018-1 Construct launch ramp extension To allow for launch and retrieval at low tides.171,600.00$
4 floats @ $10k, 4 piles @ $2,500, 80' of concrete @ $1,000,
20% O/P/Admin, 10% Cont./inflation
Design $10,000
Construction $225,000
Admin $5,000
Other projects for future consideration
Fire Supression to Dock (water line)
Pave Kenai Avenue
Drift Boat Pullout (lower river)
Boat Launch Paving
Replace 11 floats on the downriver launch ramp and 10
floats on the face of the dock. Float Replacement 240,000.00$ 2019-1
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Kenai Harbor Commission
THROUGH:
FROM: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
DATE: March 30, 2018
SUBJECT: Formation of a Sub-Committee
______________________________________________________________________
For the Commissions information, attached is a memo dated May 4, 2017 identifying a need for
a process to determine if adequate duties and responsibilities exist to justify the existence of a
standing Harbor Commission, and if so, to determine specifically those duties and responsibilities.
At the March 12, 2018 Commission meeting, formation of a Duties and Responsibilities sub-
committee was discussed. The Commission as a whole postponed discussion and
recommendations of the roles and responsibilities until September.
Does the Harbor Commission want to send a request to Council to approve the formation
of a Duties and Responsibilities Sub-Committee that would be tasked with providing a
recommendation at the September Harbor Commission meeting on whether the
Commission as a whole should address this issue?
Attachment
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To: City of Kenai, Harbor Commission
From : Rick Koch
Date: May 4 , 2017
FROM THE DESK OF
RICK R. KOCH
4575 Kenaitze Court
Kenai , AK 99611
(907)398-0190
rickkoch1@gci.net
Subject: Identification of Harbor Commission Duties & Responsibilities
SUMMARY OF ISSUE OR PROBLEM
The duties and responsibilities of the Harbor Commission are not well detailed in City
Code. While not in itself and issue, if those duties and responsibilities were clearly
defined in the operating procedures of the Harbor Commission , no operating
procedures exist.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this process is two-fold, first; to determine if adequate duties and
responsibilities exist to justify the existence of a standing Harbor Commission, and
second; assuming adequate duties and responsibilities exist to justify a standing Harbor
Commission, to determine specifically those duties and responsibilities.
SUMMARY OF PROCESS
1. Harbor Commission -Determine process to be utilized for th is exercise.
Discuss, amend, agree upon framework of process to be used to accomplish
purpose of this exercise.
2. Harbor Commission -Submit process to City Council for approval.
3. City Council -Approve, amend, disapprove process.
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4. Harbor Commission -If Process is approved by City Council, accomplish the
following :
A. Harbor Commission -Clearly identify duties and responsibilities currently
being performed by the Harbor Commission, and clearly identify duties and
responsibilities that are not currently being performed by the Harbor
Commission .
B . Harbor Commission & Specific Individuals -Utilize "Glaser Method " to utilize
groups of up to six individuals with a facilitato r to identify duties and
responsibilities that may be performed by the Harbor Commission .
C. Harbor Commission & Specific Individuals -Develop language identifying
specific methodology fo r duties and responsibil ities.
D . Harbor Commission -Hold Public work session to present, discuss, and
receive comments regarding suggested duties and responsibilities of Harbor
Commission. Invite all interested stakeholders, lessees, property owners ,
regulatory agencies, etc.
E . Harbor Commission & City Council -Hold work session for Harbor
Commission to present information to City Counci l, answer City Council
Questions, receive City Council recommendations.
F. Harbor Commission -Work session/Meeting to incorporate comments into
final draft of Harbo r Commission Duties and Responsibilities .
G. Harbor Commission -Submit to City Council Harbor Commission
Recommendation( s ):
1.) Sunset Harbor Commission -Insufficient duties and responsibi li ties to
justify stand ing commission. Utilize ad-hoc commission for specific issues.
2.) Adopt Harbor Comm ission Procedures which define duties and
responsib ilities justifying a standing commission.
a.) Monthly
b.) Bi-Monthly
c.) Quarterly
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Kenai City Council Meeting Page 1 of 3
March 21, 2018
ACTION AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 21, 2018 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
http://www.kenai.city
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30)
minutes aggregated)
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial
by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item
will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on
the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per
speaker)
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per
speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3010-2018 - Accepting and
Appropriating a Scholarship from the Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks for
Employee Travel and Training. (City Clerk)
2. POSTPONED TO APRIL 4. Ordinance No. 3011-2018 – Amending Kenai Municipal
Code Section 14.20.290 – Appeals – Board of Adjustment, to Amend Standing
Requirements for Filing an Appeal, Filing Fee Waivers, Who Makes Initial
Determinations on Standing, and Making Other Housekeeping Changes. (Council
Members Pettey and Knackstedt)
3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3012-2018 – Authorizing a Budget
Transfer in the Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Project Fund and
Appropriating Funds Transferred from the Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital
Project Fund in the Personal Use Fishery Capital Project Fund for Projects Identified
in the City’s 2017 Personal Use Fishery Report. (Administration)
4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2018-15 – Consenting to Vacation of
Certain Utility Easements within the Proposed Radar Subdivision 2017 Replat.
(Administration)
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5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2018-16 – Authorizing the Purchase of
Real Property Described as a Portion of Government Lot 7, Section Five (5), Township
5 North, Range 11 West, and Designated as Kenai Peninsula Borough Parcel Number
047-119-01, from Lancet Ann Boyer Trust and James E. Johnson Revocable Trust,
for the Public Purpose of Including the Property in the Bluff Erosion Restoration Project
and Determining that Public Interest will Not be Served by an Appraisal.
(Administration)
6. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2018-17 – Approving an Award of a
Professional Services Contract for Engineering the Peninsula Avenue Bluff Erosion
Design 2018. (Administration)
E. MINUTES
1.*Regular Meeting of March 7, 2018
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified.
2. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Purchase Orders
Exceeding $15,000.
3. NO ACTION TAKEN; WILL BE ON APRIL 4 AGENDA. Action/Approval – Schedule
a Special Meeting to Conduct Annual Performance Evaluations for the City Attorney,
City Clerk, and City Manager.
4. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval – Non-Objection to Liquor License
Transfer for MITAK, LLC, DBA Main Street Tap & Grill.
5. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval – Non-Objection to Issuance of New
Liquor License to BPO Elks Lodge #2425.
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Committee
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
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2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None.
M. PENDING ITEMS – None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders between $2,500 and $15,000 for Council Review
2. Kenai Watershed Forum Sponsorship Request.
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city.
Copies of resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council
Chamber prior to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at
907-283-8231.
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APRIL 9, 2018
HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA REVISION
REQUESTED REVISION/ADDITION TO THE AGENDA:
ACTION ITEM REQUESTED BY
Add Item 5.c Discussion: Wake Zones City Manager Ostrander