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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-12 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION AGENDA FEBRUARY 12, 1996 Kenai City Hall 7:00 p.m. Chairman Will Jahrig 1 ROLL CALL g APPROVAL OF AGENDA = APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 8, 1996 e PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5~ OLD BUSINESS ae Bluff Erosion Bill Nelson, Alaska Science & Technology Foundation Grants 6. NEW BUSINESS · al Discussion: Dock Launch Fees, Memo by George Spracher 7. INFORMATION ao Kenai Habitat Restoration and Recreation Enhancement Projects Reappointments Be COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS ao City Council Agendas g ADJOURNMENT Set date for next meeting. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO Al'rEND THE MEETING ON FEBRUARY 12, 1996 CALL KATHY WOODFORD AT 283-7535 BY 4:00 P.M. ON THAT DATE. THANK YOU. Harbor Commission ***Minutes*** February 12, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Chairman Will Jahrig 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Members Present: George Spracher, Barry Eldridge, Will Jahrig, Mike McCune, Jeannie Munn, Ray McCubbins Members Absent: Tom Thompson Also Presem: Keith Komelis, Debby Fahnholz, Bill Nelson 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Eldridge MOVED that the agenda be approved as presemed. Spracher SECONDED the motion. The agenda was approved. Commissioner 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Eldridge asked that a correction be made to his first motion regarding fisheries leasing. The motion should have read "Eldridge MOVED that they recommend to the City to lease to the people that have been fishing it and keep them up with the current leases." Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to accept the minutes as amended. SECONDED the motion and the minutes were approved. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None. Commissioner 5. OLD BUSINESS Bluff Erosion - Bill Nelson briefed the Commission on the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation (ASTF) fundamentals. He explained how they do research on bringing new Harbor Commission February 12, 1996 Page 1 approach the City could take to assist in the bluff erosion problem. He suggested approaching them to use large diameter culvert material filled with sand and half-buffed along the bluff area. The culvert material would be tied into each other to help prevent shifting. This would need to be further researched, but he suggested using 6', 8', or 10' diameter culverts. Part of their program is following up on the effectiveness of the effort. The first step would be to develop a proposal to. them. He was considering something in the area of a $250,000 request. He felt they would be much more willing to provide funds if there was some sort of matching funds from the City. Commissioner McCubbins asked if Nelson had estimated how far that much money would go. Nelson replied that he estimated that 6' culverts would cost approximately $120 per foot for his personal property. The city project would probably cost more since there would be no free labor. Nelson reported that there is an outfit in Palmer that has the capabilities to roll the flat material into the culverts. He did not know if the equipment was portable, but if so, it could save on shipping costs. Commissioner McCubbins asked if Nelson gets wind erosion at his location. Nelson responded no. McCubbins stated that the wind has a lot to do with the erosion problem on the bluff. Commissioner McOme asked if 20' lengths would be long enough. Nelson responded that it would depend on where it was decided to start the project, and the main concern would be adequate burial to prevent erosion from underneath. Commissioner Jahrig asked what he would estimate for height. Nelson stated that probably 10' would be sufficient, but they would have to consider wave height and high tide. There was a possibility of funds being available through ASTF if the City was willing to consider the project. Commissioner Munn asked how far along the beach the proposed project would cover. Commissioner Eldridge responded that probably 500' would be proposed. Commissioner Spracher stated he would still like to see something done with the concrete pilings. Commissioner Eldridge stated that the cost of moving the pilings could make it prohibitive. Commissioner Jahrig stated that it could be done with a large crane. Commissioner Eldridge stated that if they were just laid out flat and water got behind them, then they could still erode from behind. Jahrig stated that they would probably need to stack them two or three high, like a pyramid, and then they shouldn't move. Komelis stated that they would have to be well marked so that boats wouldn't hit them during high water, especially smaller boats like dipnetters. Harbor Commission February 12, 1996 Page 2 especially smaller boats like dipnetters. Commissioner Jahrig stated that even putting the pilings along the roadway to act as a barricade for vehicle and off-road traffic would help the dunes. Komelis stated that there is a proposal in the works to drop some old asphalt and concrete blocks at the base of the bluff to replace some of the area that washed out, but it won't fix the problem. It will just help to fill in some of the material that has already washed out. Commissioner Jahrig stated that he would even be willing to donate his loader for a week to help cut the costs of moving the pilings. Komelis stated that the project would have to be put out to bid and then it would be the problem of the contractor to move them. Commissioner Eldridge stated that Nelson's approach was more for the bluff erosion problem and the pilings would be more for the benefit of the dunes and they should be looked at as two separate projects. Commissioner Eldridge MOVED that the Commission make a recommendation to Council to make application to ASTF for funds to seek innovative ways to control the bluff erosion at the mouth of the river. Commissioner McCune SECONDED the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor. Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to follow up with an ATSF grant request to seek funds for the dunes in an innovative manner. Commissioner Munn SECONDED the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. 6. NEW BUSINESS Dock Launch Fees Memo from Spracher - Commissioner Jahrig stated that there were not many boats under the 16' length that launch from the city dock, and that most of them were 20' or more. Kornelis stated that the city has a tough time trying to estimate the boat size and that many of them are reluctant to pay the fees now. Commissioner Spracher stated that the stated raised their charges by 150% and felt the city could charge more. Commissioner Jahrig stated that Homer and Seward offer their launch fee for $5 still and there is still the seasonal pass available for $50. He felt it would be best to put the rate changes on hold for now. 7. INFORMATION Ao Kenai Habitat Restoration Projects - Komelis stated that there are requests in for gram funds for Cunningham Park and the River Dunes Boardwalk projects. He stated that Harbor Commission February 12, 1996 Page 3 there is a possibility that funds will be available, but the funding is pretty limited. B, Reappointmems - Commissioner Jahrig and Commissioner McCune were both reappointed to the Commission. Se COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Commissioner Jahrig asked if there was anything out about bringing sewer and water to Bridge Access or Beaver Loop areas. Komelis stated that there are no more funds in sewer and he knew of nothing in the works. 9. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting was scheduled for March 11, 1996. Eldridge MOVED to adjourn. McCune SECONDED the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debby J. Ffi~mholz Harbor Commission February 12, 1996 Page 4