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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-07 Harbor Commission PacketKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 7, :2005 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5: ao ITEM 6: a. ITEM 7: a, ITEM 8: ITEM 9: ITEM 10: a, co ITEM 11: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- September 12, 2005 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Kenai River Bank Erosion Update NEW BUSINESS Discussion/Recommendation -- City of Kenai Capital Improvement Plan Election of Vice Chair REPORTS Director Dock Foreman City Council Liaison COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/~UESTIONS PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of October 5 and 19, 2005. 10/! 3/05 Kenai River Special Management Area meeting agenda and minutes of 9 / 8/05 meeting. Membership List Update ADJOURNMENT PLEASE' CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETIN6: CAROL -- 283-8231 KEITH-- 283-8232 OR, KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5: a, ITEM 6: a. ITEM 7: ITEM 8: ITEM 9: ITEM 10: ITEM 11: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CAL_L AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- July 11, 2005 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Kenai River Bank Erosion Project - Corps of Engineers Technical Report. NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Meeting Schedule Recommendation -- Tideland Application for Shore Fishery -- Ted J. Crookston REPORTS Director Dock Foreman City Council Liaison COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEAleD INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of August 3 and 17, 2005. 8/23/05 Kenai City Dock Fuel Schedule 8/31/05 KK memorandum related to FY 2006 Alaska Designated Legislative Grants. ADJOURNMENT KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/is ROLL CALL Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m. The roll was confn-med as follows: Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Others present: A quorum was present. B. Eldridge, S. Romain, R. Canady, and T. Thompson P. Barrett, G. Foster, and J. Barrett Public Works Manager K. Komelis and Council Member C. Massie ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Romain SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- July 11, 2005 MOTION: Comnfissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the meeting summary of July 11, 2005 and Commissioner Romain SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: pERSONS SCHEDULED TO _~ H~_~r~ -- None. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Kenai River Bank Erosion Project - Corps of Engineers Technical Report. Thompson gave an overview of the project and discussion followed. Comments included: · The Corps has not shown enough concern for high tide storms or that up to ten feet can erode during high tide and wind storms. · The Corps has undervalued the bluff property. · There is $500,000 which was granted to the Corps for additional studies. · It is good there has been no signific~t environmental impact. Once the vegetation on the bluff is cut back, it will eliminate much of erosion and water problems. There should be prime riverfront property. Public Works Manager Komelis reviewed his memorandum (included in the packet) and mentioned the full study was available for review in his office. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS , , Discussion -- Meeting Schedule The Commission reviewed the memorandum included in the packet and, upon discussion, concluded the monthly meeting schedule should continue, requesting meetings be canceled when there are no agenda items or quorum concerns. 6.-b. Recommendation -- Tideland Application for Shore Fishery -- Ted J. Crookston The Commission reviewed the application and information included in the packet. Ted Crookston -- Noted the following: · He's fished in the area since 1965 and in this section for approximately four years -- all were in-shore and leased. · The sites referred to in the application are off shore. · He wanted to include a longer and narrower area, however after discussion, he decided to leave the application as presented in the packet. MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to recommend to the city council the tidelands lease, as described and presented to the Harbor Commission from information included in the packet, be made available for lease. Commissioner Romain SI/:CONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Director -- Komelis reported the following: · There had been little activity at the dock, however there were pries remaining to be pulled. · Council approved the land trade of properties for the launch ramp/exit road project. · Discussion will continue related to a sale of wetlands. Dock Foreman -- No report. City Council Liaison -- No report. HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 PAGE 2 ITEM 8: COMMISSIO,NER COMMENTS! OUESTIONS -- None. Romain reported he would be absent from the October meeting. Eldridge reported he would be absent from the October and November meetings. ITEM 9' PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED. TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 10.-_ !.NFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. 10-c. , Kenai City Council Action Agendas of August 3 and 17, 2005. 8/23 / 05 Kenai City Dock Fuel Schedule 8/31/05 KK memorandum related to FY 2006 Alaska Designated Legislative Grants. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Canady SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8'45 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: ~arol L. Freas, City Clerk HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 PAGE 3 ,."--- 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 ×× MEMORANDUM KENAI, ALASKA TO' Harbor Commission FROM: DATE: Keith Kornelis, Public Works Manager October 25, 2005 SUBJECT: Corps Draft Report Kenai River.Bank Erosion for Harbor Commission Meeting November 7, 2005 The Corps has given the City additional time to comment on the draft Technical Report- Kenai River Bank Erosion. Please review (and bring to the upcoming meeting) the Corps report from our September 12, 2005, Harbor Commission meeting. New Harbor Commissioner Billy N. Osborn will receive a cOpy with this packet. If other Harbor Commissioners need another copy, please contact Nancy Carver at Kenai City Hall. Attached is a copy of Harbor Commissioners' comments on September 12, 2005. Please feel free to make additional comments on this report. KK/jet KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 11005 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m. The roll was confu'med as follows: Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Others present: B. Eldridge, S. Romain, R. Canady, and T. Thompson P. Barrett, G. Foster, and J. Barrett Public Works Manager K. Komelis A quorum was present. ,ITEM 2_: AGENDA APPROVAl_. MOTION: Corn_missioner Eldrid§e MOVED to approve the a§enda as presented and Commissioner Romain SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- July 11, 2005 MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the meeting summary of July 11, 2005 and Commissioner Romain SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 5:_ OLD BUSINESS _ Discussion -- Kenai River Bank Erosion Project - Corps of Engineers Technical Report. Thompson gave an overview of the project and discussion followed. Comments included: * The Corps has not shown enough concern for high tide storms or that up to ten feet can erode during high fide and wind storms. * The Corps has undervalued the bluff property. * There is $500,000 which was granted to the Corps for additional studies. · It is good there has been no significant environmental impact. Once the vegetation on the bluff is cut back, it will eliminate much of erosion and water problems. ° There should be prime riverfront property. Public ~orks Manager Kornelis reviewed his memorandum (included in the packet~ and mentioned the t~ was available for review in his office. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion __ Meeting Schedule The Commission reviewed the memorandum included in the packet and, upon discussion, concluded the monthly meeting schedule should continue, requesting meetings be canceled when there are no agenda items or quorum concerns. 6-b. R~comm~ndatton __ Tideland Application for Shore Fishery-- Ted d. Crookston The Commission reviewed the application and information included in the packet. Ted Crookston ._ Noted the following: · He's fished in the area since 1965 and in this section for approximately four years -- all were in-shore and leased. * The sites referred to in the application are off shore. · He wanted to include a longer and narrower area, however after discussion, he decided to leave the application as presented in the packet. MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to recommend to the city council the tidelands lease, as described and presented to the Harbor Commission from information included in the packet, be made available for lease. Commissioner Romain SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. iTEM 7: ~ ~REPORT.S 7-a. Director -. Kornelis reported the following: * There had been little act/v/ty at the dock, however there were pries remain/ng to be pulled. · road project. Council approved the land trade of properties for the launch ramp/exit Discussion will continue related to a sale of wetlands. Dook Foreman ._ No report. City Council Llatson -. No report. HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING SEFrEMBER 12, 2005 PAGE 2 "~' 210 Fidalflo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 ~ ~e,e.~one: (~0~)~-~~, Ext. ~,.^X: (~0~)~-~0~. '1111' 1992 ×× MEMORANDUM KENAI, ALASKA TO' FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Harbor Commission Keith Kornelis, Public Works Manager October 25, 2005 City of Kenai Capital Improvement Plan for Harbor Commission Meeting November 7, 2005 Acting City Manager Chuck M. Kopp has asked the Department Heads to work with the City Commissions and Committees in developing a City Capital Improvement Plan. Please review the enclosed memo dated August 16, 2005. I have also enclosed two blank "Project Nomination Worksheets" for your use. I have filled out a form for "Kenai Erosion Control and Coastal Trail Construction" and "New Exit Road for the Kenai Boating Facility." Other projects that have been submitted are also enclosed. Please feel free to comment on any nominated project or to nominate new projects. KENAI, ALASKA MEMO: 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014 1992 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Charles M. Kopp, Acting City Manager DATE: August 16, 2005 SUBJECT: Capital Improvement Plan The FY2006 Designated Legislative Grants to the City of Kenai, and subsequent discussion of various capital improvement project needs, has highlighted a real need for our city to have a formalized Capital Improvement Plan. With current' oil prices not expected to drop significantly in the near future, itis probable the State of Alaska will again have revenues available in FY2007 for designated legislative grants. Kenai, like most Alaika communities has a lot of capital projects that are in various stages of conceptual, p,lanning, design and construction. Some projects that are .significantly planned lack local or other funding. Others are only partly planned, or are tn a conceptual stage. We need to determine evaluative criteria for which projects are urgent, essential, necessary, desirable, acceptable and defen'able. This will help determine answers to the questions of which projects are urgent, which ones are important but can wait, does the cost outweigh benefits, can we afford the project now (later or never) and where will the money come from. These axe a sampling of questions we must answer when planning projects for the future of Kenai. When a project is not well defined, budgeted or scheduled, much inefficiency occurs: tPorOject, f. oous is lost,, funding o.pponunities are missed and community frustrations begin mamtest. 'lhe City of Kenm needs a project implementation plan to organize and establish the feasibility of pwjects, and to establish project priorities. We need a formally adopted Capital Improvement Plan. A capital improvement plan (CIP) is a long term guide for determining and guiding capital project expenditures. It provides a prioritized list of capital projects envisioned by a community for future development, and a plan that integrates the timing of project expenditures within the city's annual budget. A well prepared CIP has other important benefits' 1. Anticipates community needs in advance of them becoming critical; 2. Ranks capital improvement needs so that the most important projects are given consideration for funding before less urgent projects; 3. Determin:s maintenance and operation costs so that these expenses are budgeted (conversely, projects with O & M costs that are too high may be eliminated from consideration); 4. Provides a written description and justification for projects submitted for state and federal funding enabling the political representatives and public agencies to have the information needed to make decisions about funding capital projects; 5. Provides the basis for capital projects as pan of the annual budget. The CIP should cover a term of 5 - 6 years. Anything longer may distract from the CIP's utility. We want to include projects that can be well defined today and preclude projects that are not realistic, or are just wishful thinking. I would plan to coordinate our CIP with our City's Comprehensive Plan. The State of Alaska defines a capital project in AS 37.07.120(4) as: /in allocation or appropriation item for an asset with an anticipated life exceeding one year and a cost exceeding $25,000. O0 and includes land acquisition, construction, structural improvement, engineering and design for the project, and equipment and repair costs. It is important that we define a capital project in a similar way to eliminate projects from the CIP consideration that are maintenance related or routine responsibilities of City departments. In order to be effective, the development and adoption ofa CIP must involve the entire community. It must become policy. According to Council' direction' I will work with administration to develop and submit a draft CIP development action plan that' will outline the general guidelines, organization and development schedule to be presented to Council for approval. The concept CIP will be distributed to various advisory boards, and be scheduled for a public work session. The City Clerk would be provided blank project nomination worksheets for the public to recommend a project to the CIP. Following public work session(s), the administration would bring a drait CIP to Council and incorporate further recommendations into the CIP. I would envision a possibility of one more public work session after Council review and commentary on the dmit, followed by presentation of the Final CIP to Council for adoption and implementation. City of Kenai Capital Improvement Program Tentative Schedule ~005 October 10- November 10, 2005 > 10/6 - Council on Aging ~. 10/6- Parks & Rec. ~" ~ Harbor ~' 10/11 - Beautification > 10/12- P&Z > 10/13 - Airport > 11/1 - Library ~5 ~005 -- December 7, 2005 December 21,2005 ~-- Draft CIP Plan to Council Committee & Commission Reviews Planning & Zoning Commission Council Review- Final Draft CIP Plan Introduced at Council ~ts Plan CITY OF KENAI PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET Project Title: Project Description: .......... Project Justification:,, , ,,, Estimated Project Costs: Construction or purchase cost: Annual maintenance and opera~Jon cost: Other major cost items: Estimated,Effects on Municipal Budget: Recommended Funding Sources: i · CITY OF KENAI PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET Project Title: Project Description: Project Justification: Estimated Project Costs: Construction or purchase cost: Annual maintenance and operation cost: Other major cost items: Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget: II I Recommended Funding Sources: 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone: 907-283-7535/FAX: 907-283-3014 KENAI, ALASKA 200:5 PROJECT NEEDS ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE U=Urgent: The project cannot be reasonably postponed because it is necessary to correct a condition dangerous to public health, safety, or welfare --or- The project is required to maintain a critically needed program--or- The project is required to meet an emergency situation. E=Essentiai: N=Necessary: D=Desirable: A--Acceptable: The project is required to complete or make fully useable a major public improvement -or- A "Desirable" project that pays for itself. Projects which should be carried out within a few years to meet clearly anticipated needs -or- Projectz that will replace unsatisfactory or obsolete facilities --or- Projects to remodel existing buildings. Adequately planned projects that could expand existing programs or initiate new ones --or- Projects that convert existing facilities to other uses. Adequately planned projects that could be postponed if budget reductions are necessary, without detriment to present operations. DF=Deferrable: Projects that should definitely be postponed or eliminated from the current capital program since the overall need for the project is questionable, adequate planning has not been done, or timing is wrong. CITY OF KENAI PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET Project Title: Kenai Erosion Control and Coastal Trail Construction Project Description: This project is to construct a multi-purpose erosion control structure and trail that will run for approximately one mile along the base of the Kenai bluffs. Preliminary planning suggests armor rock and riprap for erosion control with a coastal trail on top. It will begin at Kenai Avenue, at the mouth of the Kenai River, and progress along the riverbank to a new trailhead and parking area located just off Bridge Access Road. Project Justification: This erosion control project will provide needed relief to the City from the ongoing erosion of the bluff and associated property losses including roads, water, sewer, storm drainage, and land. The trail will provide a scenic walkway within the City of Kenai with easy, safe beach access down the bluff at several locations. A scenic estuary area will be crossed with a bridge, and periodic ramps and rest areas along the trail will provide handicapped accessibility and opportunities for wildlife viewing. Estimated Project Costs: Construction or purchase cost: .$14~000~000 Annum maintenance and operation cost: $20~000 Other major cost items: Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget: Maintenance and clean up costs in operatine the trail plus any rock replacement. Recommended Funding SourCes: .70% Federal Government = $ 9~800,000 20% Direct State Legislative Grant = $ 2~800~000 10% Ci,ty of Kenai -- $1~400~000 Keith Komelis September 21, 2005 CITY OF KENAI PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET Project Title: New Exit Road for the Kenai,Boating FacilitF Project Description- This project is to construct a new road from the Boating Facility east to Bridge Access Road. Project Justification: Personal dip net fishermen from all over the state use the Boat Launch Road, parking lot, and launch ramps. Over 15,000 dip net permit~ for households are issued each year, and over 100,000 fish are caught in this Kenai River fishery. The City Boat Facility handles a lot of this fishery. This project will improve the traffic pattern and the overall operation of the Boating Facility. At times, the line of vehicles with boats or trailers extends down Boat Launch Road almost to Bridge Access Road. This presents many problems of access on this narrow road. Users often have to exit the facility and drive down Bridge Access Road to find a place to turn around and then back to Boat Launch Road to get in line to retrieve their boats. A new one-way exit from the facility would allow users with their boats to exit directly or allow vehicles with a trailer to make a loop to the line on Boat Launch Road to retrieve their boats. Estimated Project Costs- Construction or purchase cost: $ 300~000 Annual maintenance and operation cost: none . Otker major cost items: Estimated Effects on Municipal Budgeb ,,none Recommended Funding Sources: Ci.ty General Fund (From the revenue received from the dip net fishin_~ ~arkin~ and launch fee~.} ' Keith Komelis September 21, 2005 CITY OF KENAI PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET Project Title: Water Treatment System at Well Houses No. 1, 2~ 3, and 4. Project Description: This project will accomplish the design and construction of treatment upgrades at Wellhouses 1,2, 3, and 4 to reduco arsenic, manganese, iron, and color to below the MCLs. Wells 1, 2, and 3 were constructed in 1970, 1978, and 1997 before an arsenic MCL reduction was foroseen. The components of the system upgrades may include tanks for multimedia filtering, storage, and surge/backwash, pumps, chemical injection pumps, electdcal control panels, air blower units, flow meters apparatus, and SCADA controls. Building add-ons would be required. The pdmary concern at WH 2 is color (from orgainics) which may require a sewer line or settling lagoon for backwash water. Project Justification: If the upgrades are not completed, the city's municipal water supply will exceed the new Maximum Contaminant Level, MCL, for arsenic in public d_dnldng water effective in 2006. The arsenic levels found to date exceed the new MCL of 0.01 mg/l: Well 1 @ 0.02 mg/1, Well 3 ~ 0.026 mg/1, and Well 4 (not in service) (~ 0.038 mg/1. Secondary standards which will also continue to be exceed the MCL's are Manganese (0.076 rog/l, mci 0.05), Iron (.41 rog/l, reel 0.30 rog/l), and color (71 color units, reel 15). Estimated Project Costs: Construction or purchase cost: $ 2~455~000 Annual maintenance and operation cost: $ 24~000 Other major cost items: Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget: It would increase the Water and Sewer O~eratin~ Budget but not the General Fnnd of the Municipal Budget. It may cause an increase in the water bills to ufi!i ,ty customers. Recommended Funding Sources: 50% or $1~227~500 from ADEC Municipa_i Matchin~ Grant~ Program. The other 50% could come from Ci.ty Fnnds or the ADWF ( loan oro~ram) or Direct l~egislafive Grant. Keith Komelis September 21, 2005 CITY OF KENAI PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET Pro]ect Title: Mommsen Subdivision-Street, Curb & Gutter, and Water Improvements Pro]ect Description: New pavement with curbs and gutters for: First Street and Second Street between California Avenue and Florida Avenue California Avenue and Florida Avenue Replace existing old small asbestos water mains with new water main lines. Pro]ect Justification: The streets and curbs and gutters in this section of Mommsen Subdivision are falling apart. They are past the point of repair and must be completely replaced. The water system in Mommsen was small community system that was turned over to the city. The mains are small and the pipes are old asbestos cement. They break very easily and need to be replaced. Estimated Pro[ect Costs: Construction or purchase cost: $ 500~000 Annual maintenance and operation cost: Reduction of present costs. Other major cost items: Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget: Upgrading the streets and water system would reduce the existing maintenance cost~. Recommended Funding Sources: State of Alaska City of Kenai Keith Komelis September 21, 2005 CITY OF KENAI PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET Project Title: · Project Description: This project is to replace infiltration basins with underground storm drains and/or improve the infiltration basins, if possible. The streets that we have had problems with include Lake Street, Windward Drive, Equinox Way, Inlet Woodside Avenue, Toyon Way, Pine Avenue, and others. Woods Drive, Channel Way, Project Justification: The topography of large areas within the City of Kenai is rather fiat which has caused many drainage problems. Instead of constructing miles of expensive storm drains and dealing with freezing lines and possible lift station problems, the city built many infiltration basins. The surface water collects at these infiltration basins and dissipates into the ground. Unfommately, dur/ng certain times of the year these infiltration basins will not take all of the water. This happens when the ground is frozen around the basins and we have heavy rains. It also happens when the ground water table is high and therefore cannot except any more water. We then have flooding is the low spots near the basins. Estimated Project Costs: Construction or purchase cost: $ 375 000 ~nnual maintenance and operation co Otker major cost items: Estimated Effects on Municipal Bu , Recommended Funding Sources: State Direct Le 'slative Bud et Keith Komelis September 21, 2005 CITY OF KENAI PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET Pro]ect Title: Chip and Seal Pavement Upgrades Pro]ect Description: Chip and Seal Coat of existing paved streets in: Old Town Central Heights Subdivision Inlet View Subdivision Redoubt Subdivision Woodland Subdivision Proiect Justification: The last time the city seal coated these streets was 1988. The streets in these subdivisions need chip and seal coat improvements to extend the life of the pavement. Estimated Project Costs: Construction or purchase cost: $ 550~000 Annual maintenance and operation cost: Reduction of present costs. Other major cost items: E,.stimated Effects on Municipal Budget: Upgrading these sweets would reduce the existing maintenance costs. Recommended Funding Sources: State of Alaska City of Kenai Keith Komelis September 21, 2005 CITY OF KENAI PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET Pro[ect Title.'_ Wildwood Drive and Highland Subdivision Pavement Replacement Pro]ect Description: New pavement for: Wildwood Drive Silver Salmon Drive and King Salmon Drive in Highland Subdivision Pro]ect Justification: Wildwood Drive and Silver Salmon Drive and King Salmon Drive in Highland Subdivision are falling apart. They are past the point of repair and must be completely replaced. Estimated Pro[ect Costs: Construction or purchase cost: $ 600~000 Annual maintenance and operation cost: Reduction of present costs. Other major cost items: Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget: Upgrading these streets would reduce the existing maintenance costs. Recommended Funding Sources: State of Alaska City of Kenai Keith Komelis September 21, 2005 CITY OF KENAI PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET Project Title: Kenai Vehicle Maintenance Facility Project Description: The project would construct a new 24,967 square foot vehicle and equipment maintenance building. The facility would have three new equipment/vehi¢l~ maintenance bays, a welding area, wash bay, tire area, offices, building maintenance shop area, miscellaneous storage, etc. Arest rooms, parts storage, preliminary design has been prepared, with a cost estimate prepared from schematics in 1998. Th~ project costs reflect anticipated cost increases to 2006. This project could be scaled down in size and/or redesigned to achieve cost savings. Project Justification: The present original shop facility was constructed in the 1960's and has been added on to with building additions and connexes over the years. This facility is too small and inadequately equipped to maintain the cit vehicle hca equipment, and small equipment fleet Some ~,c,~ ~ ......... :_-Y_ ..... ,,,, . .v.y.. · v---,,~, ~oa~gt t;;;k[IAll21ll~ll[ Will HOt tit Into the building and lack of space does not allow for efficient maintenance. The building does not have a modem washroom and substandard electrical and mechanical systems. Estimated Project Costs: Construction or purchase cost: $4,500,000 Annual maintenance and operation cost: $100,000 Other major cost t'tems: Equipment included-some existing equipment to be moved from existing facility. Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget: An increase in the City General Fund budget should be expected commensurate with other buildings of this size. Personnel additions are not expected initially. Recommended Funding Sources: City General Fund, grants, Special Revenue Funds CITY OF KENAI PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET Project Title: City of Kenai Maintenance Shop Site Remediation Project Description: The city maintenance shop area has been identified as a contaminated site. The project will remove and treat contaminated soils, install sewcm to transport floor drainage and domestic waste to the city sewer system, and remove other sub-surface materials for proper disposal. Various site investigations have been prepared and a work plan for cleanup is being prepared. Other funding ha~ also been applied for. Project Justification: We have spent several years preparing studies, installing monitoring wells, collecting samples and miscellaneous work. ADEC has requested that actual remediation work begin. Some of the cleanup standards have become less stringent, making it a good time to begin. Cleanup of this site will also lessen future city financial unknown liabilities. Estimated Project Costs: Construction or purchase cost: $1,000,000 ~nnual maintenance and operation cost: $10,000 Other major cost items: Unknown Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget: The initial cleanup will be costly and could affect future budgets depending upon funding sources. The cleanup, however, will r~move a large potential financial liability as noted in recent audits. An on going cost for long term monitoring and testing will be required. Recommended Funding Sources: Alaska Legislative Grant (current available funds), ADEC Matching Grant (applied for), ADEC loan, City General Fund, Special Revenue Funds. CITY OF KENAI PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET Project Title: Kenai Community Library Renovation/Addition o Project Description: The project adds 4043 square feet at ground level for a new children's/juvenile area, rest. rooms, and elevator to the 3222 square feet second level, which would be unfinished space usable for storage and possibly other activities. A portion of the existing building will be renovated to create a now Librman office and workroom, and recq~tion area. Future pha~¢s would have th~ ability to finish th~ upp~ level and add another 3092 square feet at ground level. Schematic level d~ign drawin~ and a cost estimate were completed in early 2002. Project Justification: (Completed by Librarian and Library Commission) Estimated Project Costs: Construction orpurchasecost: $1,900,000 Annual maintenance and operation coal: $20,000-50,000 Other major cost items: Furnishings Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget: Thc City General Fund would increase for maintenance and operations approximately proportional to the increase in square footage for the building. Some increase in revenues may b~ seen through increased user fees. Recommended Funding Sources: City General Fund, any combination of grants available, and Friends of the Library fund& CITY OF KENAI PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET Project Title: City Hall HVAC Improvements Project Description: Kenai City Hall construction was completed in 1981. The current HVAC system does not provide adequate heating capacity under winter conditions or cooling capacity under summer conditions. Also, air exchange standards are not being met by the existing system for an office environment. In 2001 an analysis of the system was prepared outlining recommendations for improvements. A cost estimate was also prepared and engineering plans developed. Project Justification: Proper control of the HVAC system to provide uniform heating and ventilation is a constant challenge with the present system. The lack of air conditioning and proper temperature control requires the use of several fans during summer months and individual employee unit heaters in the winter to provide a suitable working climate. Proper air exchange and filtration are also questionable in today's office working climate. Estimated Project Costs: Construction or purchase cost: $150,000 ~nnual maintenance and operation cost: minimal Other major cost items: unknown Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget: Initial improvements would impact the General Fund. On going maintenance and operation should be minimal, or reduced, due to a more efficient system. Recommended Funding Sources: General Fund, grants CITY OF KENAI PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET Project Title: Public Safety Garage Project Description: Enclose, insulate, and provide minimal heat in the existing carport at the Public Safety Building. Automatic doors with remote actuation and personnel doors would be installed where necessary. Project Justification: During the winter months, police vehicles sit outside under the carport or in the open parking area. In order to have vehicles r~nd exp~xlitiou~ly to calls, they should be kept warm and frost-free. Many times during cold weather, officem must keep their cars running while in the station in order to be ready if called. Estimated Project Costs: Construction or purchase cost: $100,000 Annum maintenance and operation co~t: $2,000-3,000 Other major cost items: Unknown Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget: Minimal yearly utility and maintenance cost increase. Recommended Funding Sources: General Fund, grants CITY OF KENAI PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET Project Title: City Storage Facility Project Description: A combination heated/unheated city storage facility. Each city department would have a heated, secure area for storage, and another outside covered area for storage of vehicles, small equipment, and miscellaneous items. Project Justification: Several city departments are in need of storage. This facility would provide the additional needed storage, especially leading up to our surplus auction. We also have high value vehicles, small equipment, and miscellaneous supplies that are in the weather year around. Estimated Project Costs: Construction or purchase cost: $300,000 /tnnual maintenance and operation cost: $3000-$5000 Other major cost items: unknown Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget: Minimal yearly utility and maintenance cost increase. Recommended Funding Sources: General Fund. CITY OF KENAI PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET Project Title: Senior Center Garage Project Description: Construct a heated garage at the Senior Center to house the Senior Program vehicle fleet. Project Justification: The City currently has five vehicles used in the Senior Program. No indoor, heated space is available to store these vehicles; consequently they are exposed to the weather and risk being vandalized. Estimated Project Costs: Construction or purchase cost: $250,000 Annual maintenance and operation cost: $3000-5000 Other major cost items: Unknown Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget: Minimal yearly utility and maintenance cost increase. Recommended Funding Sources: General Fund, grants CITY OF KENAI PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET Project Title: Plav round Renovation Project Description access to lay · ui merit. Project Justification Estimated Project Costs: Construction or purchase cost: $225~000 Annual maintenance and operation cost: $1,000 Other major cost items: Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget: Should be a savinm over the Ion~ term Recommended Funding $ources:..Le~slative~ LWCF~ General Fund CITY OF KENAI PROJECT NOMINATION WORKSHEET Project Title: _ Kenai Outdoor Sports Complex .... Project Description: Develgpment of appr0,ximate .ly 55 acres of raw propertY for a soorts complex to include: four (4) ljttle/Sr l,e~_gue baseball fields~ three (3) - Little League softball fields~ one (1) storage facility~ on, e (1) concession facility~ two (2}restrooms, irrigation wells, olay area and campground. Project Justification: To create a sports compl, ex all contained within one area that .will attract multiple tournaments: inner-league plav and family t~atherings ,,, - throughout the summer month~ Consolidation of spor~__._ _fie4d__-s into o~_- a_r~_ wouId assist our maintenance efforts _ns well. - Estimated Project Costs: Construction or purchase cost: 2.0 Million Construction Cost Annn~ maim~nance and opertn~on cost: $20.000, Other ~g]or cost ite~ $60~000-mower and $10~000 ~prinkler equipment Estimated Effects on Municipal Budget: Complex would necessitate hiring additional personnel to handle routine bah field maintenance~ turf mo.wing and ,,,routine park maintenance_~ _ Recommen. ded Funding Sources: $500~000 Land & Water Conservation Fund & 1.5 miihon Gen~ml Fund~,I.~l[inlati.~__ · __ iiii _ ii AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REG~ MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 7:00 P.M. ~AI CIT~ COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.ci.kenm'._~k.u$ 6:00 p.m., Board of Adjustment Hearing -- Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Demal of PZ05-46, an application to rezone the property known as a Portion of Government Lot 4 - T05N, R10W, 506 (Tha~ Portion of Gov. Lo~ 4 Beginning a~ NW Comer of GL 4 TH East 547.10 Ft to a Point of Intersect/on with Centerline of Kenm Spur Hi~,hway Th S 24 De~ 23'30' E alon~ Centerline of Hwy 609.38 Ft Th N 65 De~ 36'30" E 100 Ft to Point on East}, 15648 Kenm Spin' Highway, from Rural Residential to General Commercial. Application submitted by Jay T. and William A. Snow, 5648 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Ala~lm. Appe~ filed by Jay T. and William A. Snow. ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Alle/iance 2. Roll Call 3. Ai~enda Approval 4. Consent Ai~enda *AR items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be rout/ne and non- controversial by the coundl 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 CO__MM~_ _NTS (10 minutes) Z~~//z~. Emily DeForest/Kathy Heus -- Library Fundin§ ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC CO~ (3 minutes) ITEM D: ITEM E: REPORTS OF ~AI CONV~_NTION ~ V!__S_rTO~ uUFe~tU BO_ Am~ AND__ ITEM F: PUBLIC HEARINGS . .. · Resolu~n No. 2005.43 -- Transferring $10,000 in the General Fund for Additional Code Enforcement Staffing. Resolu~on 1~o. 2005-44 -- Approving the Sale of Lots Five (5) and Six (6), Block Two (2), EverEreen Subdivision, Klm Addition. ITEM G: 8 ITEM H: ITEM I: ® e e 0 So Resolution l~lo. 2005-45 -- Transferring $10,000 in the Airpor~ Terminal Modification Capital Projec~ Fund for Eng/nee~g Services for Expanded Itinerant Aircraft Parking at the Airport. REMOVAL OF OBJECTION TO CONTINUANCE -- K~gs Inn Property Management LLC, d/b / a Kings Inn Hotel, Restaurant. MINUTES *Regular City Council Meeting of August 17, 2005. *August 20, 2005 Strategic Planning Work Session Notes OLD BUSINESS un lSCn.ssion -- Sale of City Wetlands to The Conservation d/Conservation Easement. _NEW BUS!NF~S Bills to be Ratified Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 2115-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $9,900 in the Semor Citizens Fund for Kitchen Rental. *Ordlmmce 1~o. 2116.2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $64,750 in the General Fund for the Fire Department Physical Fitness ProEram. *Ordinance lqo. 2117-11005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,838 in the General Fund for Wildf~e Firefighting Equipment. ~rd/aance ~o. 2118-2005 -- Increasing; Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $503,096 in the Kenai Soccer Park Capital Project Fund for a Federal Grant No. 2119-2005 Amendin~ Section.. ~ ~.~ ..... " ~ t..t ;:).t~;:)u{ Ij £0 lllcl'e~Lse that Can be Spent on Pttrchaae, of Supplies, Materials, ~p~m, ~en,,t~o~r.con~_tractual Services Without a Competitive Bid Process vvv ~o $25,000. - ' *~.ar~~__._c_e. N_ ~o~, 2120-20, 05 7-A~. ending_l~C 7.25.020(a) by Increasing ........ "' ..2, m~. ~un~ .o~ u_n_encum~_ erea t~atances that Can be Tranaferred in Line. tam accounts Without Approval of the City Council from $2,500 to Ss,ooo. ' *Ord/nance No. 2121-2005 -- Amendin~ Section 7.15.030{a} of the Kena/Mumcipal Code to Increase the Amount of Purchases Requ/ring. Prior Council Approval From 1t12,500 to $15,000. 10. *Ordinance No. 2122.2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $290,000 a State of Alaska Grant for Public Improvements. 11. *Ordinance No. 2123-2005 -= Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $790,000 a State of Alaska Grant for Road and Sewer Improvements. Approval -= October 4, 2005 City of Kena/General Elect/on/Precinct Elect/on Boards. ITEM J: COMMISSION/CO~E I~_PORTS . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Council on Airpor~ Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning/h Zoning Commission Miace~eous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Comm/ttee b. Alaska Mumcipal League Report c. Arctic Winter Games d. Stranded Gas Committee ITEM K: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM L: .,,AD~STRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk l'r~M M: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council SESSION- None Scheduled rrEM N: ,AD~Om~m~ZNr · AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING SEPTEM]3ER 21, 2005 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htt~-//www, ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A_.' CALL TO ORDE~ 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Ron Can 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed w/th an asterisk {*) are considered to be rout/ne and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a coundl member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and cons/dered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. . ITEM B: _ lo SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMEI~S (10 minutes) Paul Gray -- E~loring Kenai Presentation. ITEM C: ITEM D: ITEM E: ITEM F: _ o ® 4. UNSCHEDULIgr) PUB~!C CO__MM~_ -_NT~ (3 minutes) I~:POR?S OF KPB ASSEMBLY LE~ISlATO~ AND COUI~C~ REPORTS OF IQ~AI CO~ON/k VISITORS BUREAU BOARD AND KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLIC REARINGS Ordimmce No. 2115-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $9,900 in the Senior Citizens Fund for Kitchen Rental. OrdLmmce No- 2116-2005 -- Increasing ESt/mated Revenues and ' ""- Appropriations by $64,750 in the General Fund for the Fire Department ,--.-, ~" -' Physical Fitness Program. -'.' O:dinaace No. 2117-:t005 -- Increasilt Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,838 in the General Fund for Wildfu~ Fir~__ ~hti,~g Equipment. Ordinance Ho. 2118.2005 -- Increas~g Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $503,096 in the Kenai Soccer Park Capital Project Fund for a Federal Grant o Ord/nance lqo. 2119-2005 -- Amending Sect/on 7.15.050(1) to Increase the Amoun~ that Can be Spen~ on Purchases of Suppi/e~, Materials, Equipmen~ or Contractual Serv/ce~ Withou~ a Compet/five Bid Process from $10,000 to' $25,000. Ordinance No. 2120-2005 -- Amending KMC 7.25.020(a) by Increasing the Amount of Unencumbered Balances that Can be Transferred in Line Item Accounts Without Approval of the City Council from $2,$00 to $$,ooo. o 9. 10. Substitute Ordtnan=e l~Io. 2120-2005 -- Amendin§ KMC 7.25.020(a} by Increasm~ the Amount of Unencumbered Balances That can be Transferred in Line Item Accounts Withoul Approval of the City Council From Less Than $2,500 to Less Than $5,000. Ord/nance lVo. 2121-2005 -- Amending Section 7.15.030(a) of the Kenm Mumcipal Code to Increase the Amoun~ of Purchases Requ/r/ng Prior Council Approval From $2,500 to $15,000. Ordinance No. 2122-2005 -- Increasing Est/mated Revenues and Appropriations by $290,000 a State of Alaska Grant for Public Improvements. Ordinance lVo. 2123-2005 -- Increasing Est/mated Revenues and Appropriations by $790,000 a State of Alaska Gran~ for Road and Sewer Improvements. Resolution l~Io. 2005-46 -- Setting the Public Heanng Date on the Proposed Set Net Drive (From VIP Drive to Water§ate Way) Paving District. ITEM G: le ITEM H: ITEM I: o o *Resular City Council Meeting of September 7, 2005. OLD l~S~~ _HEW' BUS~S B/Ils to be Rat/fled Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 'Ordinance No. 2124-2005 -- Increasint Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6,388 in Two Senior Citizen Funds. 'Ordimmce Ho. 2125-2005 -- Amend/ng the Official Kena/Zon/ng Map by Re-zoning Tract A and Tract B, Gusty Subd/v/aion, Addition No. 2, From Conservation (C) to General Commercial (CG). Se e , Approval -- Tidelands to be Made Available for Shore Fishery Lease (Within Boundary of Alaska Tidelands Survey 272). Approval-- Boys & Girls Club Management Agreement-- Two-Year Renewal. Approval-- Airport Mission and Vision Statements Approval-- Lease of Building & Grounds/Lot 3, Block 17, Original Townaite of Kenai -- Sublease of Premises From Kenai Historical Society, Inc. to Messianic Fellowship of Kenai. Approval -- Kenai Municipal Airport/General Aviation Vehicle Parking .Proposal. Approval -- Amendments to Airport Regulations, 6.05.020, Short-Term Par~g Area. ITEM J: COMIIISSION!CO~E I~EPORT~ lo 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planll~g & Zoning Commission MiaceUaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Corem/tree b. Alaska Municipal League Report c. Arctic Winter Games d. Stranded Gas Committee ITEM K: .I?EM L: REPORT O F THE _M&YO la ADMmlSTI~TION la _v~P_ ORT~ 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM M: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Coun~ I~~,C~ 8 _~8ION- None Scheduled ITEM N: ADJOUP.~MI~ ,,KENAI RIVER Special Management Area Working together...for the river" *** Meeting Agenda*** Thursday, October 13, 2005 5:30 p.m. Kenai River Center I. CALL TO ORDER II. A. Roll Call B. Approval of 09/08/05 minutes C. Agenda Changes and Approval PUBLIC COMMENT III. IV. V® NEW BUSINESS A. Kenai River Operations- Bill B. Membership- New Board appointment applications- Jack C. Introduction: Jerry Lewanski, Director Alaska State Parks D. Work Session report- Ken Lancaster OLD BUSINESS A. Boat wake study report-Jack B. Kenai River Center Update, Suzanne Fisler C. Kenai River Bridge Update-Suzanne D. Letters to DEC, Commissioner DNR PUBLIC COMMENT ADJOURNMENT A. Board Comments B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting Kenai Area Office, Box 1247, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-5581 · Kenai P~ninsula Borougl~, Box 850, Soldotna, AK 99669, Solclotna 262-44al Alaska 0ivi$ion of Parks an(] Outcloor Recreation, Department of Natural Resources, in coooetation with ~e Kenai Peninsula Borough. Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Minutes correction: I. CALL TO ORDER Thursday, September 8, 2005 5:30 p.m. Kenai River Center II. III. A. Roll Call Members Present: Joe Connors, Ted Wellman, Paul Shadura, Floyd Heimbuch, Ken Lancaster, Richard Hahn, .[eff King, Pete Sprague, Keith Komelis, Tom Vania, Jack Sinclair and Tim Stevens.' Members Absent: Rick Wood, Robin West, Bill Shuster and Ted Forsi. B. Approval of 05/12/05 minutes Changes: Tim Stevens was added to the outboard motor buy-back committee. Keith Komelis change page 5 under my comments that there is a new leasee at the City of Kenai Dock, Cooper River Sea Food. They are operating 2 of the 3 unloading stations at the dock. Approved as corrected and written. C. Agenda Stands Approved as Amended. PUBLIC COMMENT NEW BUSINESS A. Kenai River Operations- Jack Sinclair Jack said this year seemed busier on the Kenai River than previous years. Guide numbers were the highest they have ever been with a total of 408. An additional fiver ranger was a welcome benefit this season. Kenai River Sport Fishing Association provided funding for overtime in July and it doubled ranger presence on the lower fiver. With this added enforcement over 800 citations were issued. The violations included over horsepower, boating safety, PFD's and non residence-claiming residency. A more thorough report will be available by Ranger Bill Berkhahn at the next meeting. The campgrounds for the state were successful for the season. There is always need for improvement. The Pillars could use an entrance station in helping to control the parking area. Pete Sprague asked why the increase in guide numbers? Suzanne said that with possible limitations and the guide class requirement that many guides wanted to get experience to assist them to qualify. Joe Connors noted that the fishing guides increased by 15% and the non fishing guides increased by 30%. Suzanne stated non-fishing is more intense on the river such as the short day raft trips available in Cooper Landing. A new company in Cooper Landing may start some new power boat trips from the rapids up to the bridge which is open to powerboat. Tom asked why numbers don't reflect activity? Suzanne said more statistics would be available next meeting. Tom Vania stated that the log book information that is required from the guides may not be available until January. B. Membership- Jack Sinclair lack stated that there are 4 board members with terms expiring in October of this year. We need to go through the process to see if the members would like to retain their seats. One member Dave Westerman has submitted a letter of resignation. The group needs to solicit a member for this position and any other that may become vacant. Jack encouraged the board members to start talking with others who may be interested in participating on this board. An announcement for the position should be going into the paper within the next week or two to start the application process. Paul Shadura suggested that a letter of appreciation be sent to Dave Westerman for his time spent on the board. Other member's on the board whose term is up is Joe Connors, Ted Wellman and Paul Shadura. C. Outboard motor discussion-Jeff King Jeff made a motion to relax the horsepower limit to 50 bp. Jeff suggested that with the Johnson Lake study and the Kenai River boat wake study that there is information to show that them will be minimal harm to the river. The Kcnai River Special Management plan the variety of factors including the ease of enforcement, ability to minimize boat induce wakes, and 'convenience to boat user, should be considered when this analysis is evaluated by the Advisory Board. To raise the limit would fit this entire criterion. The recommendation would be to raise the limit to 50hp and strictly have no dcmning and assign a maximum weight and size to fit the boats that are currently on the river. None of the motors right now are big enough to push .the guide boats that are already .out there. Jeff proposed to raise the hp to 50 on the Kenai River. Joe seconds the motion. Pete asks if the board has the fight to raise the hp. It is a statutory law that requires IV. the recommendation of the board to be sent to the legislature. It is a state park regulation and would require regulation change. Ted commented that he supports the concept but would first like to see the results of the boat wake study. He suggested the board discuss this more to come out without some type of resolution before the season is over. Joe Connors suggested it could come back to the commercial user group committee to come up with a recommendation. Joe amended the motion and it was taken off the floor and sent to the commercial user group for further work. Joe Connors and Jeff King will bring a proposal to the board at the next meeting in October. OLD BUSINESS A. Boat wake study-Robert Ruffner The COE came to Alaska this year to look at what is happening on the river during peak use time (July). They set up time lapse cameras at five locations starting at Slikok Creek going down to Beaver Creek. The five sites were selected after a long discussion with Mary King offish and Game. The instruments measured the height of the boat wakes, which can translate into energy that hit the banks. While they were measuring the boat wake, the time lapse cameras were at the same time recording the boats as they were passing by. With observers on the shore at each location they were recording if the boat was going upstream or downstream, the type of hull, flat or v-style, how many people in the boat, placement in the fiver, middle or near shore and if it was planing or not. This was done in 12-hour shifts. They also recorded the configuration of the shore, was it shallow, deep, gravel or sandy. The Corps has six or seven variables to work with to do some statistics to find out what this mean to the bank. The other group of researchers came up and looked at the type of material along the shore, clay, muddy, grassy, gravel, etc. Each of these materials will have a different resistant to the wake impact. This was a lot of work in a short period of time, but with the help of many volunteers the study was very successful. Some results may be available as early December or January. Jack stated that one amazing fact was that 4800 boats in a twelve-hour period were counted at Eagle Rock. Paul asked about the boat wake-measuring device? Robert said the device has electrical current to the instrument and the electricity is affected when the wave goes up and down. B. Kenai River Working Group update- Jack Sinclair Once the working group was done with their work the State was going to produce a draft regulation package that would go out for public review this winter. Jack stated thb. t a draft has not come out of the Law or Administrative office in Anchorage. With a newly appointed Director, Mr.' Lewanski needs time to get up to speed with what the working group was commissioned to do by the Commissioner. There is a possibility he will be present at the next board meeting. Paul asked if there is a fund available for the working group. Jack is not sure if there is still money available. There were no set funds but some would become available if needed. Paul made the motion to send a letter to the new Director asking about the stares and the schedule for the next working group process and an update on the regulation package. Joe Connors seconded it. It was voted on and there were no objections. C. Outboard buybaCk committee This is just a reminder that a meeting needs to be schedule before the next board meeting. Jack Sinclair, Ted Wellman, JeffKing and Rick Wood, Tim Stevens are presently on the committee. D. Kenai River Center Update-SuzanneFisler. Pam Russell reported that things are quiet, nothing new to report. E. Kenai River Bridge Update-Matt Coullihan Matt Coullahan is the DOT Bridge Engineer. They are currently in the process of driving a cofferdam, which is a rectangular 111' by 38' sheet pile system, which is going to encapsulate the old center pier for removal purposes. Currently they are experience problems driving the sheet piles down into the ground due to the hard bedrock at the bottom of the fiver. They are currently using a water jetting system to help in driving the piles down. Once this is completed a new pier will be constructed. Everyone is welcome to visit the site and check out the system.' Cheek with the office so. that you can acquire a hard hat and vest. The office is located at 44661 Suite C Sterling Highway in the mall next to Dairy Queen. E. Goal Review for 2006: 1. Additional lands in the upper Kenai River- lands around Trail Lake. Ken Lancaster was going to check with Olson and Wagner about additional land. 2. Corr Property stares- Mrs. Con' first asks if there were any question. · Jack 'stated how it was a pleasure to meet Mrs. Con' and to give a short update as to What had been happening in the last year. Jack reported how the information that the board had been receiving was by means of persons other than the interested parties. The board went to the Kenai Peninsula Borough assembly and asked for their support and that a resolution be drafted to the Governor to support the purchase of the property. It is now understood that the negotiation has changed and the conservation service is no longer interested in the purchase of the property. The concern is to find out whether the property is still available for purchase, if there is still an interest that the state buys it and is there some conservation stares. Mrs. Corr stated that her husband said to never sell the homestead, but he would have liked a conservation easement on it. Many would rather see a row of houses instead of nature. But she would sell the easement under certain conditions. Jack asked would it be appropriate for the KRSMA group to offer to continue the effort to pursue conservation status on the easement. Mrs. Corr agreed and would welcome a conservation easement on the property. Jack stated that Brad Micklejohn has discussed that the money that was slated for the purpose of the Corr property purchase has been committed to something else because no other money was coming from the state or any other source. Brad indicated that if there was still interest in getting the property in conservation hands he would work in getting the money somewhere else, even a new source. Floyd asked how big the easement would be. Mrs. Corr stated approximately 154 acres. Paul asked if there were any other interested parties in purchasing the property. Mrs. Corr stated she always gets offers, but not for a conservation easement. Jack stated he would follow up on process and see if he can make anything happen toward the purchase of the property. Tom Corr said the family is concerned that this land be taken care of. Tom feels they need some guarantees the state will take care of the land. Such as stabilizing the bluff erosion; creating a no boat wake area, or buoys to control boats. No bridge on the property, no Poachers Cove or River Bend and no major campground. They want the land kept natural. Tom commented that the property is for sale but the price is negotiable. 3. Guide Standards program/Academy adoption This is in the regulation package and the college is just waiting to get the OK from the group. 4. Updated Carrying Capacity Dick Hahn asked why some data from the boat wake study would be .. .very useful in carrying capacity? It was suggested that Tom Walker from the Aquaculture center be invited to a board meeting. Paul asked if there was any information about the workshop being pht together about the carrying capacity of the fiver and how to design new regulation. Jack is working on the workshop and will have more information when it comes available. '5. More public restrooms on the Kenai River.. 6. User fee for everyone using the Kenai River. 7. HP Increase. e Commercial user group. Joe stated the group is thinking along the lines that the committee needs to have comprehensive approach concerning the Kenai River. The package that has been submitted is'just a small portion as to what is going on with the commercial guides. Commercial and Non commercial activities that are going on, such as tournaments, B&B, booking agents and the pseudo guides, where people are paid by their friends to take other friends out and are not permitted and water taxi drop off service and not licensed. The fiver needs to be professional across the board for all activities. 9. Mixing zones.. . Paul presented an article that was printed and that the deadline September l~t is now is just a matter of policy not procedure. Paul was bothered that this process was being done behind dosed doors and that more public participation needs to happen. Paul would like a letter presented that the procedure needs to have public comment. Paul made the motion that 'the board would like to make a comment of any information that comes out as well as a public review process. Dick seconds the motion. The letter will .be addressed to DEC. PUBLIC COMMENT Picky Gease wanted to .thank Jack Sinclair and the staff for doing a good job on law enforcement on the river this year. This is the first year the public did not complain about lack of law enforcement on the fiver. Many of the comments were positive. VIo ADJOURNMENT A. Board Comments Paul Shadura commented that the law enforcement was not as strong as it could have been in the dipnet fishery area. The area was a free for all and that there were many complaints about out of state people dipnetting. More enforcement should be present during the Kasilof and Kenai personal use fishery. Keith stated that the City of Kenai is planning another 2 boat launches at the city dock to help relieve some of the pressure during the dipnet fishery and a new exit road out of the area. A new restroom is also in the planning. J'eff stated that the new launches will help the fiver during the dip net fishery. Having the additional ranger helped in the deterrent of violators on the river. Pete commented about the borough elections coming up on October 4th, and one of the items of interest to the KRSMA board is the on ballot proposition. It is an advisory vote about the Funny River bridge proposal. It is a two-part question, the first being should the state build a bridge and the second is should the borough help fund the project. A proposition summary should be sent out in the election information and everyone should vote and stay informed. Dick commented that something that disturbed him more than last year was the 3-day exempt silver fishing that did not occur. He saw guided boats net kings and keep them a year ago. This year no 3 day hiatus for silvers, guides are now fishing post July 31 catch and release for king openly; that is absurd. Once the fish escape the July 31 ~t deadline they should be left alone. No catch and release. Secondly, Dick has not given up on the drift fishery proposal on the Kenai. If he could borrow the raw data for the boat wake study, he could prepare a powerful argument for phasing in drift fishing for the river and then there would be no problems with boat wakes, and no worry about bank erosion. He is shocked that a proposal for an increase in HP will help the boat wakes in the river. It is 35hp now and people have 50 if it is changed to 50hp people with have 60's. In July the fiver should be changed to drift only. Ken Lancaster asked about the American Fishing Society meetings held in Anchorage September 12 through the 15. Ken suggested having a work session before the meeting at 3pm at the River Center. B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting: October 13, 2005 HARBOR COMMISSION Meets Monday Following First Council Meeting Kenai City Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Commission Member Name Home Business Email Address Term and Address Phone Phone Ends Barry Eldridge 283-7152 lridgebb(~.~ptialaska.net 2007 2679 Bowpicker Lane Kenai, AK 99611 Billy N. Osbom 283-7936 ) 2007 P.O. Box 3003 Kenai, AK 99611 Gary Foster 283-7857 ~kfosterff~;acsalaska. net 2006 P.O. Box 2505 252-4003(c) Kenai, AK 99611 Kenai, AK 99611 ' 2008 Scott Romain 283-6174 romair~.(~sourceforhomes.com 2008 1103 Kaknu Way Kenai, AK 99611 Randy Canady 283-5810 776-3850 canady(~gci.net 2006 P.O. Box 987 Kenai, AK 99611 *Tom Thompson 283-4358 262-5731 kreta(~,alaska.net 2006 111 Paula Street Kenai, AK 99611 Council Member Cliff Massie 283-4457 abc l(~gci, net 4575 Kenaitze Court Kenai, AK 99611 *Chair **Vice-Chair ( o/:2o/ oos)