HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-20 Council Minutes - Work Session Review of FAA/City Bluff PropertiesKENAI CITY COUNCIL
REVIEW OF FAA/CITY BLUFF PROPERTIES
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1999
6:00 P.M.
Council Present: Bookey, Frazer, Moore, Bannock, Williams and Swarner
(arrived at approximately 6:30 p.m.)
Staff Present: Freas, Graves, Springer, Cronkhite, Kebschull, Ross
Others Present: Phil Bryson, Wince-Corthell-Bryson
The group met in the parking lot adjoining the FAA properties at approximately 6:05
p.m. Bryson gave an overview of the properties, pointing out boundaries, etc. from
survey plats, etc. He noted the plat filed and surveyed in 1979 created Tract C and
identified the Native holding. Also, Kenai Packers applied for their property in 1891
and it was identified as U.S. Survey 104. When the property was deeded, the acreage
was reduced and it was identified as U.S. Survey 104 Amended.
The group walked the properties to better identify the acreage and its relationship to
adjoining properties and the river. There were some concerns of areas of the bluff
which could slough off, as well as some deep open holes. It was noted there were
several barrels on the property, however they had been filled with concrete and
identified as anchors for setnetter use.
The group reviewed the FAA property and noted there were still concrete slabs
remaining on the property, as well as some miscellaneous cables, chunks of concrete,
etc. A large cylindrical hole was discovered to have its lid removed. The lid was
replaced and it was suggested administration put a lock on the apparatus. It was also
noted the remaining quonset huts were the city's and were situated on the
Daubenspeck property.
Ross noted, when FAA turns their property over to the city, it will have been cleaned.
The city's concern is if there is groundwater contamination, there will be problems in
other areas of the properties. When discussing the buried tank, Ross suggested it be
pulled and if there is contamination, then contact the FAA.
After review of the properties, there was a consensus of council and administration the
properties should be resurveyed to determine the land availability; pull the tank and
test it; test for groundwater contamination (after the resurvey) ; and hire an
environmental consultant to identify the concerns and then council can decide how far
it wants to go on possible projects.
Bryson was asked if the testing done at the Sewer Treatment Plant for possible
leeching into the Inlet would be useful for this property. Bryson answered no.
Williams suggested the properties were large enough to be subdivided into additional
parcels.
The group dispersed at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Notes prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk