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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-06 Harbor Commission PacketKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 6, 2000 KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ~ ROLL CALL ITEM 2: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR ITEM 3: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 10, 2000. ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 6: REPORTS ao Director Dock Foreman City Council Liaison Scrapbook Information ITEM 7: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 8: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 9: COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ITEM 10: INFORMATION ao Kenai City Council Action Agendas of February 2 and 16, 2000. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 10, 2000 KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR ITEM 3: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 6, 1999. ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 6: a. REPORTS Director Dock Foreman Scrapbook Information ITEM 7: ao OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Kenai Coastal Trail/Bluff Erosion Control Project ITEM 8: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 9' COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ITEM 10: a. INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of December 1 and 15, 1999. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI HAI~OR COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 10~ 2000 KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN WILL JAHRIG~ PRF~IDING ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chairman Jahrig called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. called as follows' Roll was Present: 7'10 p.m. Absent: Others Present: Komelis Peters, Jahrig, Eldridge, Wemer-Quade and Thompson arrived at McCune and Spracher City Clerk Freas, Councilman Bookey and Public Works Manager ITEM 2: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR Jahrig noted he would be interested in acting as chair for another year but would understand if he would not be elected since his work often keeps him from attending meetings. The floor was opened for nominations. MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to re-elect the existing candidates, Will Jahrig as Chair and Tom Thompson as Vice Chair. Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Wemer-Quade MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 6, 1999. MOTION: Commissioner Wemer-Quade MOVED for approval of the minutes as presented and Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 6: REPORTS 6-a. Director-- No report. 6-b. Dock Foreman -- No report. 6-c. Scrapbook Information-- Several items were given to Wemer-Quade for inclusion in the scrapbook, i.e. old aerie photographs, newspaper articles, etc. Jahri§ noted he had pictures he would have to sort through. Wemer-Quade stated she had not permanently affixed anythin§ in the scrapbook at this time. ITEM 7: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Kenai Coastal Trail/Bluff Erosion Control Project Komelis distributed a copy of the newest Design Concept Report from Peratrovich, Nottingham & Drage, Inc. and explained the report would be discussed at the workshop scheduled for Tuesday, January 11, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. He noted, comments made by the Commission during their last review of the report were incorporated into the report (removed reference to fishing, changes in construction costs, etc.). Komelis explained, the two trails (were formerly additive alternates) had been made a part of the project for funding purposes. He added, Administration felt it would be better to include the trails in the overall design now and as additive alternates when it was time to put the project to bid, depending on the amount of funding available. Komelis noted: · Meeks' Trail was included as part of the improvement. · Erik Hansen Park access to the trail was added in order to do work on the Mission Street bluff and to stabilize that bluff area. · A fiver view stair access was added but the stair will not be ADA accessible. · Parking was added at the Ryan's Creek (Frontage Road) Access for people using the trail at that point. They are also thinking of adding diagonal parking alongside of Memorial Park (north side of Frontage Road). · Consideration being given to bringing a small trail back to the Senior Center on the other side of Ryan's Creek. · Bridge Access Road trailhead by Pacific Star with a large parking lot. HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 10, 2000 PAGE 2 Jahrig stated his concerns that people may still try to access the trail by walking over the bluff from the Erik Hansen Park. It was suggested directional signs be placed in that area informing people where to go for access to the trail instead of "no trespassing" signs. Bookey stated he believed the comments from the Commission should be addressed during the workshop. Jahrig noted lighting of the trail had been discussed previously, however he thought it would be good to think about it for the future so that the trail might be used for jogging and cross-country skiing. He suggested the trail could be tied into the crosS-country ski trails at the golf course and could be an additive alternate. Kornelis noted these were good ideas, however the cost was already at $9.9 million. Adding lighting would be expensive. Jahrig suggested the lighting could be a smaller version of lights like the ones in Old Town and not as expensive. Komelis noted safety concerns if using the trail in the winter, i.e. steepness of the trail in areas, etc. He added, administration was not planning on maintaining the trail in the winter. Thompson asked if design included a way in which four-wheelers and snow machines could be kept off the trail. Komelis referred to the report and noted bollards had been designed into it now to prevent that type of use. Bookey encouraged all the commissioners to attend the workshop. He noted, Councilman Moore requested notices of the workshop be forwarded to all the property owners from the mouth of the river north to the city limits. Bookey added, he was not sure the project could be kept at an affordable cost range if additional bluff was incorporated into the plan. He suggested he would like the initial project to be built and used as a pilot project. If it works well, additional projects could be considered later. Bookey added, he believed $10-12 million was a reasonable amount for which to request funding. If the project was expanded, the cost could go upwards of $20 million and would probably be harder to receive funding. The Commission recognized the current proposed project was reasonable at a reasonable cost and that the public was very supportive of it. A general discussion followed regarding comments made at the last workshop, including bluff property owners who seemed anxious to give the city portions of their property for the project development. Bookey noted there were some concerns stated by representatives of the regulatory agencies who attended the last workshop, however he didn't feel their concerns were insurmountable, they were not strong. Komelis noted the EPA representative referred to a textbook which mentioned the possibility of tsunamis in this area and transfer of sands from the dunes and bluff onto the beach and problems that could arise. He added, he discussed the comments further with Nottingham after reading the textbook information and they agreed those concerns would not be problems. Komelis noted, all the concerns stated at the workshops were addressed in the report. Jahrig noted, Petratrovich, Nottingham & Drage were very well known all over the world and would not want to be embarrassed by making misrepresentations and marring their reputation. HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 10, 2000 PAGE 3 ITEM 8- NEW BUSINESS -- None. ITEM 9: COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS/QUF~TIONS Bookey -- Reported that at the last council meeting the liaisons to commissions, committees and boards were reappointed. He was reappointed to the Harbor Commission, which he was pleased about as he wanted to see the coastal trail/bluff erosion project through. Bookey also reported council discussed the planned development of the 20 Acres of city and FAA property adjacent to the Senior Center site. He noted, Mayor Williams suggested a joint work session be held with members of the public; city boards, commissions, committees; council, etc. to list ideas for the property development. With that, council can determine a proposed plan, whether to develop it in one big project, etc. He added, he wanted to see the Commission involved with that future planning session. Bookey stated he wanted to see plans with substance before thinking of splitting the property into smaller parcels. He added, he would not want to sell pieces of the property to developers who may hold it for future development. Thompson -- Asked when the coastal trail/bluff erosion plan would be completed and ready for presentation to funding sources. Booke¥ answered, it had not been addressed by council at this time. After it is accepted by council, the report would be taken to ,Juneau for review, however he felt it would not have much success in receiving funding at that level. He added, he wanted a team of council members to travel to Washington to present it to Alaska's congressional team. Discussion followed whether the Commission should have a special meeting after the workshop on the 1 lth in order to make a formal recommendation to council to encourage their support of the project and move forward. It was decided the council and administration were well aware of the Commission's support of the project and a special meeting would not be necessary. It was noted, the Commission's comments from this meeting would be offered at the workshop for consideration and discussion, i.e. fencing along the top of the bluff with directional signs. Jahrig suggested the possibility of lighting be included. Discussion followed and it was agreed that lighting might be placed along strategic points of the trail (entrances/exits of trail) as an additive alternate. A brief general discussion followed in which the Commission stated their support of the project. ITEM 10' 10-a. INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of December 1 and 15, 1999. HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 10, 2000 PAGE 4 ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 p.m. It was noted the next scheduled meeting would be held on February 7, 2000. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 10, 2000 PAGE 5 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 2000 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http' //www.ci.kenai.~.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *Ail 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. ITEM B: , SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS ( 10 minutes) Chuck Stauffer, PTI Communications-- Communication Services Available to City of Kenai Residents and Businesses. , Finance' Director Larry Semmens -- City of Kenai Mid-Year Financial Review. ITEM C: , PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1849-2000 -- Finding That Certain City-Owned Lands Located in Inlet Woods Subdivision, As Shown on the Attached Exhibits A and B, Are Not Required for a Pubhc Purpose. '2000-2001 Liquor License a. Renewal -- Mr. D's/Beverage Dispensary License - Tourism. b. Transfer-- Mr. D's, Inc. to Aurora Lodging Management, Inc., d/b/a Mr. D's. c. Restaurant Designation Permit -- Aurora Lodging Management, Inc., d/b/a King's Inn. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS , 2. 3. 4. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission -1- 5~ Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Historic District Board c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board d. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: MiRUT~ , *Regular Meeting of January 19, 2000. ITEM F: CORR PONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 Approval-- Amending Use of Lease/Lot 6A, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision No. 4 -- Calvin and Nancy Gourley, d/b/a Groomingdales. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Managers 7. Airport Manager ITEM J: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURN~NT -2- AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 2000 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://ww .ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *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. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No' 2000-5 -- Encouraging the Alaska Legislature to Support Funding for the Magazine, Newspapers and More: Full Text Articles for Alaskans Online Resource Included in the State of Alaska FY 2001 Capital Budget. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMI~TTEE REPORTS . 2. 3. 4. 5. 5. 7. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beauti~cation Committee b. Historic District Board c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board d. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: MINUT~ , *Regular Meeting of February 2, 2000. ITEM F: CORRF~PONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS -1- ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1850-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $164,065.52 in the General Fund to Pay Outstanding Taxes and Costs Due on Inlet Woods Subdivision. . *Ordinance No. 1851-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $30,000 in the General Fund for the Multi-Purpose Facility Ice Maintenance Contract. , *Ordinance No. 1852-2000 -- Amending KMC 24.15.010, Entitled "Regulations" and the Cemetery Regulations. , *Ordinance No. 1853-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $44,934 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund and the Airport Fire Station Capital Project Fund for Engineering. Approval-- Kenai Golf Course/Requested Rate Increase. Approval -- Special Use Permit/Bill Joyce, Arctech Services, Inc. -- Harvesting Spruce Beetle Killed/Infested Trees. .~, ~/~,~... Discussion-- Historic District Board - -_, ___ . Dl~u~to~ -- ?oten~d P~rtnerin§ vd~ ~oy8 & QLrl~ Club/Development o£ Hew ~¢~ty. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Managers 7. Airport Manager ITEM J: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT