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Home My WebLink About2007-08-06 Harbor Commission PacketKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 6, 2007 KENAY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA 'ITEM lc CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- July 9, 2007. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Meeting Schedule b. Dip Net Fishery c. New Drift Boat Haul-Out d. Kenai River Bluff Erosion Project ITEM 6: NEW BUSYNESS ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Director b. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/pUESTIONS ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: YNFORMATION a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of July 3 and July 18, 2007. b. Public Notice of Application for Permit ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO 'ATTEND THE MEETING. CAROL -- 283-8231 OR, 808 -- 283-3692 I+~ 3 KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING JULY 9, 200? CITY 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 MEETING SUMMARY -- a. October 9, 2006 b. December 11, 2006 a January 8, 2007 d. February 12, 2007 e. March 12, 2007 ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Meeting Schedule b. Discussion -- Dip Net Fishery c. Discussion -- New Drift Boat Haui-Out d. Discussion -- Kenai Municipal Boat Launch Paving e. Discussion -- Culvert Failure/Replacement on Boat launch Road f. Discussion -- Kenai River Bluff Erosion Project g. Discussion -- Water/Sewer Utility Extensions (Bridge Access to Beaver Loop) ITEM 8: REPORTS a. Parks 8v Recreation Director b. City Council Liaison ITEM 9: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11: a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of June 6 and 20, 2007. b. Updated Kenai City Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING JULY 9, 2007 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Thompson called confirmed as follows: Commissioners present Commissioners absent: Others present: the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll was R. Peters, B. Osborn, G. Foster, A. Poynor, T. Thompson, and P. Morin R. Canady Council Member M. Boyle, Parks Sv Recreation Director B Frates A quorum was present. ITEM 2: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR MOTION: Commissioner Osborn MOVED to elect Tom Thompson Chair and the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Peters. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED to elect Bill Osborn Vice Chair and the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Poynor. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY 4-a. October 9, 2006 4-b. December 11, 2006 4-c. January 8, 2007 4-d. February 12, 2007 4-e. March 12, 2007 MOTION: Commissioner Foster MOVED to approve the meeting summaries of October 9 and December 11, 2006, and the meeting summaries of January 8, February 12, and March 12, 2007.. Commissioner Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS -- None ITEM T: NEW BUSINESS 7-a. Discussion -- Meeting Schedule Chair Thompson referred to the memorandum from Director Frates and requested any feedback related to the meeting schedule. MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED the Harbor Commission meet monthly on the first Monday of the month. Commissioner Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 7-b. Discussion -- Dip Net Fishery Frates gave a brief update on Dip Net preparation. Discussion included: • Portable restrooms and dumpsters • Dock access road and ramps • Merit of passes for Kenai residents MOTION: Commissioner Poynor MOVED the Commission review the Dip Net Data presented by City Administration and make recommendations to the City Council. Commissioner Morin SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 7-c. Discussion -- New Drift Boat Haul-Out Rick Koch, City Manager reported the following: • A grant for $150,000 will be used for a new drift boat haul out. • Possible locations were given. • Commission will be kept informed. Commission recommended property maps indicating ownership be reviewed. '7-d. Discussion -- Kenai Municipal Boat Launch Paving Rick Koch, City Manager reported the project money was removed. from the Governor's budget. HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING JULY 9, 2007 PAGE 2 7-e. Discussion -- Culvert Failure/Replacement on Boat Launch Road Rick Koch, City Manager shared pictures of the failing culvert.. Concerns included: • Failure during dip net season. • Widening of exit road to detour around culvert. • Two-way traffic on the exit road 7-f. Discussion -- Kenai River Bluff Erosion Project Rick Koch, City Manager reported the following: • Another cost benefit analysis is being performed. • Described design elements. • Answered general questions from the Commission. Commission recommended a copy of the Bluff Erosion Summary be included in the next packet and the $2 million bond issue be placed on the ballot to indicate support to the Corps of Engineers. MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED to recommend the bond issue be placed on the October ballot. Commissioner Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 7-g. Discussion -- Water/Sewer Utility Extensions (Bridge Access to Beaver Loop) Rick Koch, City Manager explained the potential water/sewer extension along Bridge Access Road if monies are left over from the Arsenic Treatment Project. MOTION: Commissioner Osborn MOVED the Commission support the water/sewer extension along Bridge Access Road. Commissioner Foster SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Morin ' NO ~ Osborn YES Foster YES Po or NO Canad Absent Thom son YES Peters NO , MOTION FAILED. ITEM 8: REPORTS 8-a. Parks & Recreation Director -- Frates noted the following: • The Commissioners should visit the dock facility as time permits. HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING JULY 9, 2007 PAGE 3 8-b. ITEM 9: Project Protect participants shoveled raised walkways. Redesign ideas for the walkways could be considered. City Council Liaison -- Boyle noted the City Council would be delighted there is a viable commission. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Commissioner Peters noted a driving tour of the dock facility and South Spruce area would be good. YTEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11: INFORMATION 11-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of June 6 and 20, 2007. 11-b. Updated Kenai City Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions. ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT MOTYON: Commissioner Peters MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Poynor SECONDED the motion.. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING JULY 9, 2007 PAGE 4 KENAI PARKS 8s RECREATION COMMI: JULY 5, 2007 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL YTEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETYNG SUMMARY -- April 5, 2007 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Jackie Cason -- Kenai Teen Center Presentation ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Budget/Zamboni b. Discussion -- Rink Security ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion/Recommendatson -- Spectator Code of Conduct b. Discussion -- Kenai Cemetery c. Discussion -- Greenstrip Addition Near Mouth of River YTEM 7: REPORTS a. Commission Chair b. Director c. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSYON QUESTYONS 8s COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION a. Council Action Agendas of June 6 and 20, 2007. b. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of May 8, 2007. c. Boating Facility Map d. Dip Net Brochure ITEM 11: KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION JULY 5, 2007 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR DALE SANDAHL, PRESYDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Sandahl called th confirmed as follows: Commissioners present Commissioners absent: Others present: A quorum was present. meeting to order at approximately 7:15 p.m. Roll was D. Sandahl, J. Foglia, D. Hagen, K. McDonald, and B Denesen F. Wortham, J. Beeson Council Member J. Moore and Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- April 5, 2007 The meeting summary was approved as presented. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4-a. Jackie Cason -- Kenai Teen Center Presentation Executive Director Ahlberg and Teen Center Supervisor Cason gave a brief presentation on the Teen Center Program. Topics of interest were the "tweens" (11-12 year-olds), program attendance numbers and Project Protect. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5-a. Discussion -- Budget/Zamboni Director Frates reported. to the Commission monies were used for the purchase of a new ice resurfacer, which would be delivered in seven to eight months. Frates thanked the Commission for recognizing the need. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion/Recommendation -- Spectator Code of Conduct Frates referred to a memorandum outlining some thoughts with respect to a Spectator Code of Conduct. He explained if adopted, the policy could be included onto a sign format and installed at various city facilities as a reminder to parents, coaches and spectators. The changes suggested were: combine statements #2 and #4 and eliminate statement #5. MOTION: Commissioner McDonald MOVED to support the Spectator Code of Conduct with the changes as suggested and Commissioner Hagen SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 6-b. Discussion -- Kenai Cemetery Comments included: • Work could begin on the site plan. • Different avenues that could be used to facilitate this process were outlined. • Sandahl offered to take the lead in speaking to church representatives, community members and working with City planners. • Findings would be reported at future commission meetings. 6-c. Discussion -- Greenstrip Addition Near Mouth of River Frates reported the Kenai River Festival was relocated to Soldotna and it was the wishes of administration the Commission review if a new greenstrip area should be developed. Comments included: • Near the mouth of the Kenai River, east of the Visitors Center; this area has been slated as Millennium Square and different site plan ideas have been suggested. • Plans could include a large green area for use as a park-like area. Commission recommended that previously drafted site plans be brought to the next meeting. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Commission Chair -- No report. 7-b. Darector -- Frates gave project updates on Municipal Park Disc Golf Course, the Soccer Fields, Tent Campground and dipnet preparation. 7-c. City Council Liaison -- Boyle noted the wetlands property adjacent to creek drainage on Lawton Drive would be purchased by the city and reserved for future park use. KENAI PARKS 8s RECREATION COMMISSION -- JULY 5, 2007 PAGE 2 ITEM 8: COMMISSION OUESTIOIVS & COMMENTS Brad Denesen verbally stated his resignation from the Commission because he will be leaving the area in the fall to continue his education. Denesen was thanked for his service. ITEM 4: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. Council Action Agendas of June 6 and 20, 2007. 10-b. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of May 8, 2007. 10-c. Boating Facility Map 10-d. Dip Net Brochure ITEM I1: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:53 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, Deputy Ciry Clerk KENAI PARKS 8s RECREATION COMMISSION JULY 5, 2007 PAGE 3 Itcr~Sd ~' ,f~~~~}~'-<.~. ~ . DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, ALASKA P.O. BOX 6898 ~ ELMENDORF AFB, AK 99506-6898 KENAI RIVER BANK EROSION TECHNICAL REPORT KENAI, ALASKA May 2006 SUMMARY This report presents the findings of a technical investigation of bank erosion along the Kenai River at the city of Kenai, Alaska. The Secretary of the Army was directed in the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act of 2002, Senate Report 107-039, to expend up to X500,000 to conduct a "special technical evaluation of bank stabilization needs along the lower Kenai River." The city of Kenai and the lower reach of the Kenai River are located on the Kenai Peninsula, approximately 65 air miles and 155 highway miles southwest of Anchorage via the Sterling Highway. The section of riverbank being studied is along the north bank of the river, between the mouth of the river and the city. Erosion of the bank along the Kenai River at Kenai has continued to encroach upon city, commercial, and private utilities and structures. The city has had to relocate utilities and roads, and cannot move forward with pla~ming and development of the area along the bluff. Erosion has also resulted in properties and structures being abandoned or condemned. The steep and unstable bank is a safety risk to residents and visitors to Kenai. The city and residents currently incur an average annual loss of $151,000 due to reduced value of lands and buildings and relocation of buildings and utilities. A number of forces contribute to the bank erosion such as wind, waves, foot traffic, overland drainage, groundwater seepage, and river currents. The primary contributor of erosion is groundwater seepage out of the bank face, which causes the piping of fine sand material from the upper bank and weakening of the lower silt/clay layer. The eroded material is initially deposited on the bluff toe where it is then subjected to further erosion from wind, waves, and river currents. Further studies and bank stabilization project designs should first address groundwater seepage. To estimate the impacts of a stabilized bank it was assumed that the bank stabilization conceptual design by Peratrovich, Nottingham, and Drage, Inc. (PND) in their February 2002 report was the with-project condition. Primary features of this concept would consist of an armor stone layer along the lower bank with the upper bank cut to a shallower grade and revegetated. Groundwater seepage out of the bank face would be routed through a collector drain and discharged to the river. Although it is recognized that the PND design was at a conceptual level, additional analysis and design should first focus on groundwater seepage and collection. There is the potential for direct and indirect loss of habitat from stabilization of the bank. Direct habitat loss would occur from project construction in the intertidal area and also resulT in a loss of potential nesting habitat for swallows if the bank grade is altered. Change of the bank grade would remove numerous spruce trees from the top of the bank. Bald eagles commonly use these trees to perch and overlook the river and associated wetlands. If the bank is cut beak to a more shallow, stable slope and subsequently revegetated, it is likely that the new vegetation will provide some bird habitat. There will likely be disturbance and displacement of birds during some phases of construction. Many adverse impacts to birds can be avoided through the use of construction. windows. Hydraulic modeling was performed to compare the existing and with-project conditions. Results of the modeling indicate that the project would have minima] encroachment on the river flow path and would have an insignificant impact on river currents. Kenai River Bank Erosion Technical Report -Kenai, Alaska Indirect impacts would encompass effects of the erosion control project that are encountered outside the project footprint. Of particular concern are the sand dunes and the large intertidal area in front of the dunes and the sewage treatment plant. According to the sediment impact analysis, see Appendix C, the impacts to the dunes from an erosion control project are expected to be minor. Although armoring the bank would decrease the amount of sediment entering the system, this quantity is smati in comparison to the overall amount of sediment contributed from other sources in the river. Although the bluff is receding, geotechnical analyses indicate that the slope is stable and that massive slope failures are not contributing factors to the erosion. Both the sand and clay slope faces, however, are susceptible to surface raveling, sloughing, and wind and water erosion. Well flow tests were also conducted along the bluff. The tests indicate that the sand layer of the bluff is highly permeable. However, the number of tests performed was insufficient to adequately map groundwater flow patterns suitable for detailed design of a bluff stabilization project. Kenai River Bank Erosion Technical Report-Kenai, A/aska // CONTENTS 1.0 STUDY AUTHORITY--------------------°---------------------------------°---°----------------------°-------1 2.0 STUDY PURPOSE AND LOCATION-------------------------------------------------•----------------2 2.1 Purpose and Location ----------------------------------°-----------------------------------°--------- 2 2.2 Study ScoPe------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 3.0 PREVIOUS STUDIES------------------°--°----------------------------------------------°---------°------4 4.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS______________________________________________________________________________________5 4.1 Community Description ------------------°------------------------------------------------------------- - 5 4.2 Physical Environment --------------------------------°-------------°---------------------------°---- - 5 4.3 Environmental Resources --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 5.0 PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES--------------------------------------------------------------------7 5.1 Problem statement--------------------------------------------°--------°-------------------------------- - 7 5.2 Opportunities -------°---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ~ 6.0 EVALUATION OF BANK EROSION AND STABILIZATION ----------------------------------------8 6.1 Bank Erosion Process------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - 8 6.2 Sedimentation----------°--------------------------------------------------------------------------°---- - $ 6.3 Riverine Characteristics --------------------------------------------------------------°------------------ - 9 6.4 Geotechnical Investigation-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 9 6.5 Environmental Evaluation---------------------------------°------------------------------------------ - 9 6.5.1 Cultural Resources°-----------------------°--------------------------------------------------°- - 9 6.5.2 Environmental Impacts ----------------------------°---------------------------------------- - 9 6.6 Economic lmpacts--------------°----------------------------°-----------------°°----------------------- 10 6.6.1. Current without project Conditions-------------------------------------------------------------- 10 6.6.2 Future without-project conditions --------------------------------------------------------------- 1.2 6.6.3 Future with-project conditions ------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 7.0 CONCLUSION -------------------------------°----°---------------------------------------------°--------- 14 7.1 Bank Stabilization Design Considerations -------------------------------------------------------- 1.4 7.2 Additional Study Requirements -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 7.3 Conclusion -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 FIGURES Figure 1. Location MaP------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 Figure 2. Lower Kenai River --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Figure 3. Kenai Bank Lots and Existing Bank Line. Used by permission of the city of Kenai. -----------11 Figure 4. Kenai Utility Locations and Existing Bank Line, Used by permission of the city of Kenai. ----12 APPENDICES AppendixA Environmental Studies Appendix B Hydraulics and Hydrology Appendix C Sediment Impact Assessment Appendix D Geotechndcallnvestigatio» Kenai River Bank Erosion Technical Report- Kenai, Alaska ~.o sru®vAUTHORir~ This study is in partial response to the Rivers and Harbors in Alaska resolution, adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Public Works on 2 December ].970. This resolution reads in part: Resolved by the Committee on Public Works of the House of Representatives, United States, that the Board of Engineers, for Rivers and Harbors is hereby requested to review the reports of the Chief of Engineers on Rivers and Harbors in Alaska, published as House Document Numbered 414, 83'd Congress, 2"d Session; ... and other pertinent reports, with a view to determining whether any modifications of the recommendations contained herein are advisable at the present time. The Secretary of the Army was directed in the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act of 2002, Senate Report 107-039, to expend up to $500,000 to conduct a "special technical evaluation of bank stabilization needs along the lower Kenai River." Kenai River Bank Erosion Technical Report -Kenai, Alaska 2 2.0 STUDY PURPOSE AND LOCATION 2.1 Purpose and Location The purpose of this study is to conduct a technical investigation of bank erosion and stabilization along the lower Kenai River at Kenai, Alaska. The city of Kenai and the lower reach of the Kenai River is approximately 65 air miles and 155 highway miles southwest of Anchorage via the Sterling Highway. The bank is along the north bank of the river, between the river and the city. The location'of Kenai is shown on Figure 1. A detailed photograph of the lower Kenai River is shown on Figure 2. 2.2 Study Scope The scope of this investigation includes identification of the mechanisms for bank erosion, analysis of bank stability, measurements of groundwater flow, and impacts to the enviromnental resources and the river and coastal environment from a bank stabilization project. Figure 1. Location Map Kenai River Bank Erosion Technical Report- Kenai, Alaska Figure 2. Lower Kenai River Kenai River Bank Erosion Technical Report-Kenai, Alaska 3.0 PREVIOUS STUDIES Section 905(b) (WRDA 86) Analysis, Kenai River Bluff Erosion, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, July 2005. fihis report provides a reconnaissance level analysis to determine if there is Federal interest in acost-shared feasibility study. "Kenai Coastal Tail and Erosion Control Project", Peratrovich, Nottingham, and Drage, Inc., February 2002. This report provides a design concept of bank stabilization and a pedestrian trail along the bank. "Erosion at the Mouth of the Kenai River, Alaska", Orson Smith, William Lee, and Heike Merkel, Apri12001. Report contains a sediment budget analysis with regard to the proposed "Kenai Coastal Trail and Erosion Control Project", PND Feb 2002. Draft "Bluff Erosion Study, Kenai River Sedimentation Study", TAMS Engineers, November 1982. This report identified groundwater seepage from the bank face as the primary mechanism of bank erosion and recommended control of this seepage as the first order of work towards bank stabilization. "Erosion and Sedimentation in the Kenai River, Alaska", U.S. Geological Survey, 1982. This report presented an assessment of erosion and sedimentation of the entire Kenai River. Kenai River Bank Erosion Tecftnica/ Report -Kenai, Alaska 4.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS 4.1 Community Description History. Prior to Russian settlement, Kenai was a Dena'ina Athabascan Indian village. Russian fur traders first arrived in 1741. At that time, about 1,000 Dena'ina lived in the village of Shk`ituk't, near the river. The traders called the people "Kenaitze," or "Kenai people," In 1791, a fortified Russian trading post, Fort St. Nicholas, was constructed for fur and fish trading. In 1869 the U.S. military established a post for the Dena'ina Indians in the area, called Fort Kenay, which was abandoned in 1870 after Alaska was purchased by the U.S. A post office was established in 1899. Through the 1920s, commercial fishing was the primary activity. In 1940, homesteading enabled the area to develop. The first dirt road from Anchorage was constructed in 1951. In 1957, oil was discovered at Swanson River, 20 miles northeast of Kenai -the first major Alaska oil strike. The City was incorporated in 1960. In 1965, offshore oil discoveries in Cook Inlet fueled a period of rapid growth. Kenai has been a growing center for oil exploration, production and services since that time. Culture. The Kenai River is a major sport fishing location for Anchorage residents and tourists. The river is world renown for trophy king and silver salmon. The Kenaitze (Tanaina Athabascans) live borough-wide and utilize the rich resources of Cook Inlet. Eeonomv. The City is the center of the oil and gas industry for the Kenai Peninsula, providing services and supplies for Cook Inlet's oil and natural gas drilling and exploration. Tesoro Alaska's oil refining operations and Unoeal's urea plant are located in North Kenai. Both in-state and out-of--state visitors provide a significant industry on the Peninsula. Other important economic sectors include sport, subsistence and commercial fishing, fish processing, timber and lumber, agriculture, transportation services, construction and retail trade. 234 area residents hold commercial fishing permits. The largest employers are the Borough School District, Unocal, Peak Oilfield Services, the Borough, and Central Peninsula General Hospital. The Challenger Learning Center of Alaska was completed in Spring 2000. Logging of spruce bark beetle-killed timber also occurs in the area. Facilities. Water is supplied by three deep wells and is piped to 75% of households. Sewage is piped and receives secondary heatment. The remaining 25% ofhouseholds use individual water wells and septic systems. Natural gas is primarily used for home heating purposes. Homer Electric Assoc. operates the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project and is part owner of the Alaska Electric Generation & Transmission Cooperative. The Borough landfill is located in nearby Soldotna. 4.2 Physical Environment The City of Kenai is located on the Nikishka Lowland geomorphological subdivision of the Kenai Lowland. This region is characterized by a modified morainal topography, which is separated by an interlacing pattern of swamps and muskegs developed in abandoned drainage channels and broad depressions. The topography and surficial deposits of the region are primarily theproducts of repeated glaciations, which advanced from ice centers in the surrounding mountain ranges. Near the City of Kenai, the glacial moraines are fronted by a Kenai River Bank Erosion Technical Report-Kenai, Alaska broad coastal plain consisting of terraced and channeled sand and gravel deposits, which terminate as steep sea bluffs above a series of raised tidal flats. The topography in the area of the Kenai River mouth consists of a bank approximately 70 feet high opposite aloes-lying wetland and tide flat area. The topography indicates that the river valley historically has experienced much higher flows during periods of glacial retreat. Both the bed material and the channel pattern reflect previous glacial discharges and, except for the lower 12 miles the river, is undersized. The bank at the mouth of the river is composed of three distinct material types. An organic mat top layer approximately 2 feet thick, a fine sand layer approximately 37 feet thick, and a silt/clay layer that varies from 35 to 45 feet thick. Amore detailed description of the physical environment of the project area is provided in Appendices B, C, and D. 4.3 Environmental Resources Surveys in the project area to inventory birds, mammals, fish and invertebrates were conducted. The Kenai River estuary is a very biologically productive area noted for its abundant fishery resources including all 5 species of salmon. Other species include, stickleback, lamprey, eulachon, rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, juvenile marine species such as walleye pollock, Pacific cod, tom cod, sole, Pacific hen•ing, sand lance, Pacific sandfish, sculpins, snail fish, and shrimp species. Fish and macroinvertebrates were sampled, stomach content analysis, and partial food webs were constructed for the estuary. Time series temperature and salinity indicated a highly dynamic nature of the physical environment in the estuary. Invertebrate species sampled in the project footprint area were limited due to the hard substrates. Uncompacted substrates on the south shore provided habitat for small clams (Telina sp.) and marine worms, which are prey for many bird species. The shoreline and wetland in the area are used seasonally for nesting, foraging and staging by a variety of gulls, waterfowl, and bald eagles. Along the face of the bank, the most common birds were ravens, magpies, herring gulls and swallows. Harbor seals are routinely observed near the river mouth. Beluga whales were also observed. There are the remains of 3 archaeological sites and at least 25 structures in the general project area. Of the approximately 25 structures, 7 are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and the remainder must be evaluated for the Register. In addition, a portion of the project is within the boundaries of a locally designated historic district. Amore detailed description of the environmental and cultural resources is provided in Appendix A. Kenai River Bank Erosion Technical Report-Kenai, Alaska 5.0 PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES 5.1 Peokslem statement The town of Kenai is located along the bank of the Kenai River at its mouth in Cook Inlet. Erosion of the north river bank has continued to encroach upon city, commercial, and private utilities and structures. The city has had to relocate utilities and roads and cannot move forward with planning and development of the area. Erosion has also resulted in properties and structures being abandoned or condemned. The steep and unstable bank is a safety risk to residents and visitors to Kenai. 5.2 Opportunities • Reduce repair and relocation costs of public utilities • Reduce relocation cost of public, commercial, and private structures • Reduce repair and relocation cost of public roads • Allow for Long-term planning and development of lands adjacent to the banks • Reduce safety risk to individuals walking along the bluff Kenai River Bank Erosion Technical Report-Kenai, Alaska 6.0 EVALUATION OF BANK EROSION AND STABILIZATION 6.1 Bank Erosion Process Bank erosion along the Kenai River mouth is a product of several conditions, with varying degrees of contribution. The erosion mechanisms are discussed in detail in Appendix B. The mechanisms acting on the bank include: Wind -Erosion due to winds along the bank is common. However, this volume of material is minimal and does not contribute significantly to the total erosion along the bank face. Waves -Erosion from large wave action is generally limited to the section of the bluff along Mission Avenue due to its open exposure to Cook Inlet. The section of bluff downstream (seaward) of Mission Avenue is protected by coastal dunes and is generally not subjected to wave action. Wave action at the bluff section upstream of Mission Avenue is an infrequent occurrence due to the partial protection provided by the wetlands to the south and the shoal at the river mouth. Wave action at this section requires a combination of storm surge and high tide to overtop these natural barriers. Groundwater Seepage -Groundwater seepage out of the bank face at the sand and silt/clay layer interface transmits sand particles, which weakens the upper layer. Also, water rtuming down the face weakens the lower silt/clay layer. Overland Flow -The upper banks along the Kenai are susceptible to erosion from overland flow. Flow over the top of the bank, if left uncontrolled will readily erode the sand in the upper bank. 6.2 Bank Erosion Rate The Sediment Impact Assessment (Appendix C) estimated the bluff erosion rate at 1.2 feet per year. This estimate was based on a comparison of aerial photographs from 1965 and 1995. The sednnent budget study performed by the University of Alaska Anchorage was based on aerial photographs from 1976 and 1999. Comparison of these photographs provided an estimated erosion rate of 2.5 feet per year. The erosion rate (3 feet per year) used in this report is considered conservative (faster) than the actual erosion rate. A conservative erosion rate was used to bracket the maximum extent of damages under the without-project condition. 6.3 Sedimentation Erosion from the bluff at Kenai contributes an estimated 21,300 tons of sediment to the Kenai estuary annually. Sediments from the bank consist of a mixture of gravels, sands, silts and clays, with most of the noncohesive soils in the horizon comprising the upper half of the bank. About 50 percent of these upper horizon soils are sands in the size classes found in the Kenai Dunes. Thus, the bank contributes an average of 10,600 tons of noncohesive sediments to the system each year. This represents about 7 percent of the sand flux into the system. About 60,000 tons are delivered annually by the Kenai River from upland and streambank erosion upstream of the estuary, and about 100,000 tons are delivered by longshore transport in Cook Inlet. Most of these sediments pass through the estuary, but some are deposited on the tidal flats and the Kenai Dunes. Kenai River Bank Erosion Technical Report- Kenai, Alaska Stabilization of the bank would affect the sediment dynamics in the estuary. The overall impact of the reduction in sediment load if the bank is stabilized would be very minor, however, as the system is aggradational and the reduction in sediment volume slight. Changes in the morphology of the tidal flats and dunes are not expected given the net surplus of sediment in the reach, and the coastal morphology indicates that the dunes are primarily fed by longshore transport and wave action. Detailed information on the sediment assessment is provided in Appendix C. 6.4 Riverine Characteristics The general effect of a bank stabilization project was evaluated using the Hydrologic Engineering Center River Analysis System (HBC-RAS). The model was iun to determine potential changes to the river velocities for the existing and with-project condition. Results of the analysis indicate that the project would cause an insignificant (0.1 feet per second) to the river velocity. This is due to the limited amount of encroachment into the river's flow path by the project. More detailed information on the geotechnical investigation is provided in Appendix B. 6.5 Geotechnicallnvestigation The purpose of the geotechnical investigation was to determine if slope stability was contributing to the recession of the bank. In addition to the stability investigation, a well flow test was conducted to estimate soil permeability. The well flow test indicated that the sand layer of the bank is highly permeable. Although the bank is receding, the collected soil data, laboratory testing, and analysis indicate that the slope is stable and that massive slope failures are not contributing factors to the erosion. Both the sand and clay slope faces, however, are susceptible to surface raveling, sloughing, and wind and water erosion. More detailed information on the geotechnical investigation is provided in Appendix D. 6.6 Environmental Evaluation 6.6.1 Cultural Resources There are the remains of two archaeological sites and four structures eligible for the National Register of Historic Places that could be impacted by continued erosion during the project's period of analysis. There are about 14 additional structures that could be impacted. The historical significance of these structures is unknown and should be investigated if additional studies are performed. 6.6.2 Environmentallmpacts There is the potential for direct and indirect loss of habitat from stabilization of the bank. Direct habitat loss would occur by placing riprap in the intertidal area and also result in a loss of potential nesting habitat for swallows if the bank grade is altered. Changing the slope of the bank would require numerous spruce trees to be removed from the top of the bank. Bald eagles commonly use these trees to perch and overlook the river and associated wetlands. Indirect impacts would encompass effects of the erosion control project that are encountered outside the project footprint. Of particular concern are the sand dunes and the large intertidal Kenai River Bank Erosion Technical Report-Kenai, Alaska 10 area in front of the dunes and the sewage treatment plant. According to the recent sediment impact analysis, the results of the proposed erosion control project are expected to be minor. Although armoring the bank would decrease the amount of sediment entering the system, this quantity is small in comparison to the overall amount of sediment contributed from other sources in the river. If the bank is cut back to form a more gentle, stable slope and subsequently revegetated, it is likely that the new vegetation will provide some bird habitat. For instance, eagles could perch in the trees once they grow to an adequate size. Vegetation selected for planting should be similar to existing vegetation in the area. There will likely be disturbance and displacement of birds during some phases of construction. The timing of construction will be important since construction impacts to many birds can be avoided. Gulls nest in Large numbers on the inside bend wetlands near the mouth of the river across from the bank and it is unknown how they might react to construction disturbance. Shorebirds use the intertidal areas in the project vicinity to forage for prey to fuel their migration to breeding grounds. Impacts could be avoided if construction was timed to avoid the weeks that they are present. Eagles often perch along the bank of the inside bend wetlands and could also be disturbed by construction activities. At low tides, gulls, eagles, shorebirds and ducks forage on the intertidal mudflats. This intertidal area is much closer to the bank than the inside bend wetlands that are only periodically covered at high tides in the spring and fall. It is difficult to predict the degree of disturbance that may arise from construction. In the summer months, there is always a large amount of boat traffic near the mouth of the Kenai from both commercial and recreational boaters. The degree of disturbance from construction may be a factor of the type and duration of the noise produced from construction. Seals foraging in the river mouth may be disturbed by construction activities such as excavation and placement of riprap. Since the riprap will be above the water line except for high tides, the effects after construction are likely to be minimal. Summary. Since most bird usage occurs outside the project footprint and the project is not expected to affect the dunes and mudflats down-river, it is unlikely that birds will be negatively affected in the long-term due to the proposed erosion control project. However, short-term impacts are likely for several species due to construction activities. These effects could be minimized if construction was timed properly. Further consultation will be necessary to determine the construction timing to minimize affects to birds and marine mammals. 6.7 Economic Impacts 6.7.1 Current without-project Conditions The bank at Kenai has experienced severe erosion over the past 48 years. The erosion rate of three feet per year as used to bracket the maximum extent of damages under the without- projectcondition. The bank averages a loss of approxhmately a half-acre per year to erosion. The average value of this lost land is approximately $42,000 per year over the past 48 years ($2 Million). An average value per acre was taken of lots near the bank that are unaffected by erosion and used to calculate the lost value caused by erosion. Kenai River Bank Erosion Technical Report- Kenai, Alaska 11 Twenty-nine lots have lost some or their entire footprint to erosion. The following figure shows the lots in relation to the existing bank fine. Figure 3. Kenai Bank Lots and Existing Bank Line, Used by permission of the city of Kenai. At the current rate of erosion, the bank will continue to lose approximately ahalf-acre per year and land will continue to lose value. Once land becomes eroded to a certain point, the resale value decreases. It can be reasonably assumed that once the erosion reaches a certain percentage (i.e.... 50%) of the land, that even if the land is assessed at a value, no buyer is willing to take the risk of purchasing the lot. Twenty-six lots adjacent to the bluff are approaching a Loss of 50% due to erosion. The existing value of these lots is $540,000 according to the city's tax assessment records. This existing value is considered a lost value since the land has close to no resale worth. Utility locations are also a concern for the city of Kenai. A sewer line was moved away from the bank in 2002. Approximately 500 feet was moved at a cost of $135,000. It was recognized 4-5 years prior to the work that the sewer line was at risk of damage due to the bank eroding. The street (Mission Avenue) adjacent to the sewer line also had to be moved at a cost of approximately $125,000. A total of $260,000 was spent to make these relocafions. Figure 4 shows the abandoned section of sewer line that hadto be relocated as well as the sections of line that are closest to the bank line that will have to be relocated if the erosion problems are not addressed. Kenai River Bank Erosion Technics! Report-Kenai, Alaska 12 Figure 4. Kenai Utility Locations and Existing Bank Line, Used by permission of the city of Kenai. hi addition to the land eroding, the buildings that reside on those lots are at risk of bank erosion. Currently there are two buildings that are at immediate risk of falling into the river. One of the buildings has part of the foundation hanging off the edge of the bank, while the other building is on the border. In order to move the buildings out of harms way, the buildings must be pulled off their foundations, placed on beams and transported to another location. It is estimated that it would cost on average approximately $50,000 per structure to complete a move to another location. A total cost of $100,000 is anticipated for the immediate movement and relocation of these structures. A total cost of 2,9 Million dollars has been incurred by the city over the past 48 years due to the erosion of the bank. This is an annual cost of $60,000, with the majority of the costs taking place within the Last 20 years. 6.7.2 Future without-project conditions The erosion is anticipated to continue at the current high-end estimate of 3 feet per year. This erosion will continue to lead to lost value in land at the current 2004 cost of $42,000 per year. Utilities and street relocations will also continue. It is estimated that at least an additional 1,000 feet of road and utility lines are at risk of erosion. These roads and lines are anywhere from 40 to 100 feet from the bank. At the current pace of erosion, additional streets and sewer lines will need to be replaced within the next 20 years. It can be estimated that replacing 1,500 feet of utility lines would cost $405,000 and the roads, $375,000. A total cost of $780,000 in 2004 dollars can be estimated for the relocation of roads and lines in the next 20 years. An annual cost of $39,000 is anticipated for the movement of utility lines. Kenai River Bank Erosion Technical Report-Kenai, Alaska 13 There are approximately another 20 structures that will be at risk of the erosion of the bank within the next 20 years. It is estimated that movement of these buildings will cost in the range of $50,000 to $90,000 per structure. It is assumed that at least one building will need to be relocated each year at a cost of $70,000. The amiual cost for the future without-project condition is $151,000. 6.7.3 Future with-project conditions Though it is difficult to predict the value of land in the with-project condition, there is no doubt that the attractiveness of the land will increase dramatically resulting in additional value and added benefits to the project. The current benefits are calculated on current values of property nearby the bank. The benefits from a project that stops the existing erosion problems are the increased value of land and resale ability and the end to the relocation of buildings and utility lines. Total annual benefit of the project is estimated to be $151,000. Kenai River Bank Erosion Technical Report -Kenai, Afaska T4 7.0 CONCLUSION 7.1 Bank Stabilization Design Considerations Further study and design of bank stabilization measures should first address groundwater seeping out the bank face. Any solution that does not address the groundwater will not solve a major source of erosion. Options that may be considered to address the groundwater include: a cutoff wall and pump system to intercept the groundwater, draw down wells to reduce the water table along the bank face, a horizontal drain system into the face of the bank to collect and divert the water, a free draining retaining system to hold back the bank material and still allow free drainage of water from the face of the bank, or creation of drainage channels to alter the groundwater gradient. 7.2 Additional Study Requirements The findings of the Corps' 905(b) report indicate that bluff stabilization may be feasible from a technical engineering perspective. However, the amount of national economic development benefits available would not support Federal participation in acost-shared feasibility study under existing shore protection authorities until changes in the socioeconomic or physical environment warrant a restudy of the area. If the local interest desires additional technical assistance it can be requested through the Corps' Planning Assistance to States Program. Technical assistance can also be pursued through additional congressional legislatcon. If Federal participation in a feasibility level study of bank stabilization is conducted, evaluation would be required under the Clean Water Act, National Historic Preservation Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, Essential Fish habitat, Endangered Species Act, and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act. 7.3 Conclusion Stabilization is technically possible and could be performed in such a manner to minimize its effect on the environment. Additional studies should focus on field data collection to address erosion from groundwater seepage, identification of cultural resources, and analysis and design of bank stabilization measures. Kenai River Bank Erosion Technics! Report-Xenai, Alaska ~~.~~~\ _~ fire uty ° f KENA~ SKA January 2, 2006 °'V °l(a9e wit~i a Past, Gc`ty with a Future °' 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone: (907) 283-7535 /Fax: (907) 283-3014 www.ci.kenai.ak.us Patrick S. Fitzgerald U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska CEPOA-EN-CW-PF, Pat Fitzgerald P.O. Box 6898 Elmendorf, AK 99506 Subject: Kenai River Bank Erosion Technical Report -May 2006 Dear Mr. Fitzgerald: The purpose of this correspondence is to provide comments and information. regarding the above referenced report and request the report be amended to reflect accurate national economic development benefits taken over afifty-year project benefit period rather than the twenty-year period which was used in the report. The City of Kenai was not afforded the opportunity to review this report in draft form. SUMMARY Respectfully request the summary be amended to include accurate national economic development benefits data per comments under 6.7 Economic Impacts. 1.0 STUDY AUTHORITY No Comments 2.0 STUDY PURPOSE AND LOCATION No Comments 3.0 PREVIOUS STUDIES No Comment 4.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS No Comment 5.0 PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES No Comment 6.0 EVALUATION OF BANK EROSION AND STABILIZATION Comments -This study calculates an annual total benefit of $ 151,000, and proj ects that amount over a ZO year period . We believe this to be in error. Please find attached information generated using afifty-year period using the report's three-feet per year rate of erosion. The annual total benefit is $ 305,000 per year over fifty years or $ 15,259,000. Assuming construction costs of $ 10 million, a cost/benefit ratio of 1/1.5 is achieved. 7.0 CONCLUSION Comments -Respectfully request the conclusion be amended to include accurate national economic development benefits data per comments under 6.7 Economic Impacts. Thank you for your attention in this matter. Sincerely, CITY OF KENAI Rick Koch City Manager 14enai Bluff Stabilization Estimated Value Loss of Real Estate Improvements over 50 year Period (2006-2056) ParcellD Address 4705806 235 4711907 515 4711602 607 4705602 170 4710301 801 4705701 NONE 4709305 909 4709302 903 4705510 361/381 4705506 NONE 4711407 506 4711406 508 4705601 NONE 4711405 511 4711312 600 4711311 602 4711310 604 4711705 701 ....?711906 601 !1904 NONE .;11903 NONE 4711902 NONE 4711901 NONE 4710101 800 4711504 503 4711503 505 4711502 509 4711501 511 4711605 513 4711606 601 4711607 603 4711603 605 4710219 804 4710315 605 4709306 911 4711601 609 4705502 509 4710217 806 4710316 805 4709110 604 4710312 809 4710314 603 4709109 902 4710306 813 ''09112 906 )9113 908 Total 2006 Fair Improvements Land KPB Market Street Acres Value Value Assessment Value SPUR VIEW DR 4.13 $0 $116,600 $116,600 $ 151,580.00 BROAD ST 0.29 $0 $100 $100 $ 130.00 PENINSULA AVE 0.18 $0 $5,800 $5,800 $ 7,540.00 BRIDGE ACCESS RD 15.16 $0 $1,492,000 $1,492,000 $ 1,939,600.00 RIVERVIEW DR 0.69 $0 $100 $100 $ 130.00 NONE 2.89 $0 $52,000 $52,000 $ 67,600.00 MISSION AVE 0.19 $0 $100 $100 $ 130.00 MISSION AVE 0.32 $0 $100 $100 $ 130.00 SENIOR CT 3.44 $4,808,000 $536,300 $5,344,300 $ 6,947,590.00 NONE 8.50 $0 $149,100 $149,100 $ 193,830.00 LAKE ST 0.34 $343,500 $33,100 $376,600 $ 489,580.00 PENINSULA AVE 0.11 $0 $10,800 $10,800 $ 14,040.00 NONE 1.35 $0 $58,800 $58,800 $ 76,440.00 WILLOW ST-SOUTH 0.34 $453,500 $32,300 $485,800 $ 631,540.00 PENINSULA AVE 0.11 $0 $9,500 $9,500 $ 12,350.00 PENINSULA AVE 0.11 $50,700 $10,500 $61,200 $ 79,560.00 PENINSULA AVE 0.11 $4,900 $10,500 $15,400 $ 20,020.00 PENINSULA AVE 0.10 $0 $9,500 $9,500 $ 12,350.00 BROAD ST 1.60 $40,400 $38,200 $78,600 $ 102,180.00 NONE 1.66 $0 $36,100 $36,100 $ 46,930.00 NONE 0.35 $0 $1,400 $1,400 $ 1,820.00 NONE 0.36 $0 $1,100 $1,100 $ 1,430.00 NONE 4.38 $0 $3,100 $3,100 $ 4,030.00 COOK AVE 0.48 $64,000 $35,000 $99,000 $ 128,700.00 PENINSULA AVE 0.26 $0 $2,000 $2,000 $ 2,600.00 PENINSULA AVE 0.30 $0 $2,100 $2,100 $ 2,730.00 PENINSULA AVE 0.14 $0 $1,100 $1,100 $ 1,430.00 PENINSULA AVE 0.35 $0 $2,000 $2,000 $ 2,600.00 PENINSULA AVE 0.20 $27,500 $7,900 $35,400 $ 46,020.00 PENINSULA AVE 0.16 $0 $10,500 $10,500 $ 13,650.00 PENINSULA AVE 0.17 $83,500 $8,300 $91,800 $ 119,340.00 PENINSULA AVE 0.10 $500 $3,600 $4,100 $ 5,330.00 RIVERVIEW DR 2.10 $16,600 $61,200 $77,800 $ 101,140.00 MAIN ST 0.64 $121,500 $28,900 $150,400 $ 195,520.00 MISSION AVE 0.58 $78,800 $55,300 $134,100 $ 174,330.00 PENINSULA AVE 0.13 $72,700 $10,900 $83,600 $ 108,680.00 LAKE ST 1.04 $0 $77,200 $77,200 $ 100,360.00 RIVERVIEW DR 0.25 $0 $9,700 $9,700 $ 12,610.00 RIVERVIEW DR 0.41 $0 $5,300 $5,300 $ 6,890.00 MAIN ST 0.35 $406,500 $27,800 $434,300 $ 564,590.00 RIVERVIEW DR 0.58 $155,400 $19,000 $174,400 $ 226,720.00 MAIN ST 0.26 $0 $29,600 $29,600 $ 38,480.00 MISSION AVE 0.37 $136,000 $28,000 $164,000 $ 213,200.00 RIVERVIEW DR 0.63 $110,800 $36,900 $147,700 $ 192,010.00 MISSION AVE 0.45 $56,300 $30,200 $86,500 $ 112,450.00 MISSION AVE 0.21 $0 $20,200 $20,200 $ 26,260.00 Page 1 of 2 Kenai Bluff Stabilization Estimated Value Loss of Real Estate Improvements over 50 year Period (2006-2056) Total 2006 Fair Improvements Land KPB Market ParcellD Address Street Acres Value Value Assessment Value 4710201 600 BROAD ST 0.63 $0 $23,500 $23,500 $ 30,550.00 4710204 817A COOK AVE 0.72 $0 $30,800 $30,800 $ 40,040.00 4709301 901 MISSION AVE 0.33 $0 $100 $100 $ 130.00 4709303 905 MISSION AVE 0.21 $0 $100 $100 $ 130.00 4709304 907 MISSION AVE 0.19 $0 $100 $100 $ 130.00 4710307 NONE NONE 0.06 $0 $100 $100 $ 130.00 4710308 601 OUTSIDE WY 0.30 $0 $400 $400 $ 520.00 4710311 NONE NONE 2.78 $0 $2,300 $2,300 $ 2,990.00 Totals 62.09 $ 7,031,100.00 $ 3,177,200.00 $10,208,300.00 $13,270;790.00 Page 2 of 2 Mission Ave. - ~ 6' AC 1964 - Main St. --- 8' AC 1964 - _.- - Riverview Dr. _ - 16' AC 1968 ___ Peninsula Ave. - --- _ ~6 AC 1968 South Willow -- -- 6 AC 1968 - - Spur View Dr - -_- -- Sub Total - _. _ _ FIRE HYDRANTS I' WATER VALVES ~ IAINS 1'=117 Sca led °' ,Total Ft. (Uni -_ _ t $ !.: Total $ -- I - _ 117T - 4.45 521 100 ___ 52 065 - 117! - - 1.5 - 176 -- 100 17,550 _ 4.36 -- 51~_ --- -- - 100 51012 117 5_65, 6611 100 66,105 117 - 1.2 --_ - - - 140 -- 100 14,040 117....... - 2.1 ~ - 246 - 100 -- 24,570 ----- -- 2253 100 225,342 _~ 3 _ 50_00 ~ 15 = 5! 2000 10 SEWER MAINS Mission_Ave. Main St. Riverview Dr. Cook Ave Broad St. Peninsula Ave Spur View Dr. Sub Total MAN HOLES LIFT STATIONS Sub Total REO'D 117.. 4.25{ 497 100 49,725 1 _ ~ ' 117 1.80 1 21 - 100 - 21,060 ',. 11 T_ 1.90 222'', 100 22 230 ,_ _ _ 117 ~ 1.40 ~ 164 1001 16,380 i _ ~ ~ --- 2153 - 100 ~_ 215,280 ~_ , _ _. -- ~ - Each = -- 10 -- 5000 __ - 50,000 _ --- Each = 2~ 140000 280,000 _11_7_' __ 4.58 -Each = 53,586 I AL SEWER AL WATER ~ KENAI BLUFF STABILIZATION ORKSHEET ESTIMATING VALUE OF IMPROVEMENTS LOST OVER 50 YEARS Description of Loss Property/Improvement Real Estate, Property & Improvements Roadways Curb & Gutter Storm Drains & Culverts Street Lights Road Signage Water mains Fire Hydrants & Water Valves Sewer Mains Manholes Lift Stations New Sewer Main Required New Manholes Required GCI Telecommunications Improvements Homer Electric Improvements Enstar Natural Gas Improvements ACS Telecommunication Improvements Total Loss of Property & Improvements in 2006 Dollars Estimated Value (2006] $ 13,270,790.00 $ 379,080.00 $ 25,366.00 $ 18,370.00 $ 24,000.00 $ 16,200.00 $ 225,342.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 215,280.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 280,000.00 $ 53,586.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 350,000.00 $ 250,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 15,259,014.00 Page 1 of 1 Kenai River Bluff Erosion Cost Estimate for° Design Construction Unit Cost Item Description Unit Quantity Price Sub-Total Mobilization & De-Mobilization LS 1 $ 250,000.00 $ 250,000.00 Survey LS 1 $ 300,000.00 $ 300,000.00 Traffic Control LS 1 $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 Unclassiified Excavation CY 325000 $ 8.50 $ 2,762,500.00 Classified Fill & Backfill Ton 525000 $ 5.00 $ 2,625,000.00 Filter Rock Ton 20000 $ 10.00 $ 200,000.00 Armor Rock Ton 175000 $ 15.00 $ 2,625,000.00 Geotextile Fabric SY 40000 $ 2.00 $ 80,000.00 36" Perforated CPEP LF 5280 $ 75.00 $ 396,000.00 36" PCEP LF 3600 $ 65.00 $ 234,000.00 36" End-Section EA 30 $ 150.00 $ 4,500.00 Manhole EA 30 $ 2,500.00 $ 75,000.00 Fence LF 6000 $ 18.00 $ 108,000.00 Topsoil CY 10000 $ 15.00 $ 150,000.00 Seeding LB 1000 $ 125.00 $ 125,000.00 Trees EA 250 $ 35.00 $ 8,750.00 Concrete Structures EA 60 $ 2,500.00 $ 150,000.00 Crushed Aggegate Base Course Ton 4500 $ 30.00 $ 135,000.00 Asphalt Ton 6500 $ 70.00 $ 455,000.00 Sub-Total $ 10,733,750.00 Contingency @ 20% $ 2,146,750.00 Sub-Total $ 12,880,500.00 NEPA $ 350,000.00 Design @ 8% $ 1,030,440.00 Co nst. Admin @ 12% $ 1,545,660.00 Total $ 15,806,600.00 ~erhl~a AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETING JULY 3, 2007 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: / lwww.ci.l~enai.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) Sgt. Gus Sandahl, Kenai Police Department -- Youth Services Officer Award. a. v~lP~V~>~~i IC~i~7~Dv^i/.ce ~f..~O~,Gy G,r-s~%f'/5 ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMM//ENTS (3 minutes) YTEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) ~~~ ~. 1. Ordinance No. 2239-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Water and Sewer Fund and the Wildwood Water Main Capital Project Fund to Provide Adequate Funding for the Project. (Clerk's Note: Ordinance No. 2239-2007 was introduced at the June 6, 2007 meeting. A motion to adopt is on the table from the June 20, 2007 meeting when it was subsequently postponed to July 3, 2007. The motion to enact is active.) ~~~' ~ 2. Resolution No. 2007-41 -- Awarding Janitorial Contracts for the Kenai Community Library building to Precious Janitorial Services for the Period July 1, 2007 Through June 30, 2008. Q~ . _ ,,./ ~ 3. Resolution No. 2007-42 -- Authorizing the City of Kenai to Issue 9 ~d~/lam/p~ General Obligation Bonds in the Principal Amount of Not to Exceed / / $2,000,000 to Finance the Cost of Planning, Designing, Acquiring Property for, and Constructing Kenai River Bluff Erosion Control Capital Improvements and to Submit the Question of the Issuance of Such r Bonds to the Qualified Voters of the City at the October 2, 2007 City of Kenai General Election. ~' ! ~~4. Resolution No. 2007-43 -- Authorizing the City of Kenai to Issue /P"/'j/' ~/!~/~7 General Obligafion Bonds in the Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $2,000,000 to Finance the Cost of Planning, Designing, Acquiring Property for, and Constructing Library Capital Improvements, and to Submit the question of the Issuance of Such Bonds to the Qualified Voters of the City of Kenai at the October 2, 2007 City of Kenai General Election. P~ ~ 5. Resolution No. 2007-44 -- Granting a Partial Exception to the Subdivision Regulations Contained in KMC 14.10 for Eagle. Bluff Subdivision as Allowed Under KMC 14.10.090. ~~ „ ~ 6. Resolution No. 2007-45 -- Approving a Contract to Northstar Paving & Construction for the Project Entitled Wildwood Water Main -June 2007 for the Total Basic Bid Amount of $359,873.00. f/' ~, n ~/~, 7. Resolution No. 2007-46 -- Designating Department Assistant II Corene ~ `~"°'` Hall as Deputy City Clerk. /~~~~ ~ 8. Resolution No. 2007-47 -- Transferring $6,500 in the General Fund j6C Land Department to Purchase Land. d ~ 9. Resolution No. 2007-48 -- Authorizing the Purchase of 5.44 Acres of ~~~~ ~ Property Described as: TSN Rl 1 W Secfion 4 Seward Meridian KN 0880053--Central View Subdivision Tract B, Third Recording District, Kenai, Alaska for $7,500 for Wetlands Mitigation and to be Retained by the City and Reserved for Park Purposes. Q~~i ~(. 20. Resolution No. 2007-44 -- Transferring $140,000 in the Runway ~~- Improvement Capital Project Fund to Cover Anticipated Change Orders. ~~~ ~ 11. Resolution No. 2007-50 -- Transferring $18,340.24 in the 99 Street Improvements Capital Project Fund to Close Out a Grant. ITEM F: MINUTES ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS ~~ ~~ 1. Bi11s to be Ratified ~~j~~" 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 *Ordinance No. 2240-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.10.070 to Give the Airport Commission More Authority Over Leasing Decisions Within the Airport Reserve. 4. *Ordinance No. 2241-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.20.010 to Authorize the Airport Commission to Make Recommendations to the City Manager on the Airport Budget. ~(/p~G~7%?~ 5. Discussion -- Schedule Work Session YTEM I: COMMISSIONOCOMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report c. Joint Kenai River Working Group ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM K: ADMINYSTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM L: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) Ordinance No. 2202-2006 -- Amending KMC 11.05.090 to Limit the Use of the City of Kenai Boat Launch, Located at the Municipal Harbor, to Vessels and Boats Powered by Four-Cycle or Direct Injection'I`wo-Cycle Engines. (1/17/07, Tabled, no time certain.) Ordinance No. 2220-2007 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning Approximately 241.4 Acres in the City of Kenai to the Central Mixed Use Zone, Including Parcels Currently Zoned General Commercial, Central Commercial, Light Industrial and Suburban Residential and is Generally Located North and South of the Kenai Spur Highway and Includes Properties Between Bridge Access Road and Upland Street and Properties Along Main Street Loop, North Willow Street and Airport Way. (4/4/2007, Tabled, no time certain.) Reconsideration of Ordinance No. 2230-2007 -- Ordinance No. 2230-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.10.090(d)(1) and (2) by Establishing Different Requirements for Determining the Length of a Lease Extension and Extending the Maximum Term of Lease Including Any Extension From 35 to 55 Years. (6/6/09, Tabled to Juty 18, 2007.1 Ordinance No. 2238-2007 -- Amending Title 11 of the Kenai Municipal Code by Eliminating the City of Kenai Harbor Commission, Reassigning its Duties to other Entities Within the City of Kenai and Updating Regulation of the Harbor Area. (6/20/07, Postponed to July 18, 2007.) Ordinance No. 2237-2007 -- Amending KMC 23.50.010(b) by Creating the Job Class/Title of "Administrative Assistant IV" (Class Code 217) and Placing it at Range 14. (6/20/0'7, Postponed, No Time Certain). EXECUTIVE SESSION -- Annual Evaluation of City Manager and City Clerk. ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEET%NG JULY 18, 2007 7:00 P.M. KENAY CITY COUNCIL http: / /www.ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *Al1 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. %TEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) 1. Larry Lewis, Alaska Fish & Game -- Need for Stricter City of Kenai Garbage Ordinance. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Tesfimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) `~T,~'~Pga 1. Ordsnance No. 2230-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.10.090(d)(1) and (2) by ~ ~/,~~j.7 Establishing Different Requirements for Determining the Length of a Lease Extension and Extending the Maximum Term of Lease Including Any Extension from 35 to 55 Years. (Clerk's Note: Council approved Ordinance No. 2230-2007 for reconsideration at its June 6, 2007 meeting and postponed action to July 18, 2007.) ~ac~Pd 2. Ordinance No. 2238-2007 -- Amending Title 11 of the Kenai Municipal Code ~, by Eliminating the City of Kenai Harbor Commission, Reassigning Its Duties to Other Entities Within the City of Kenai and updating Regulation of the Harbor Area. /Clerk`s Note: Council introduced Ordinance No. 2238-2007 at the June 6, 2007 meeting and postponed action at the June 20, 2007 meeting to July 18, 2007.1 " (` 3. Ordinance No. 2240-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.10.070 to Give the Airport ~ Commission More Authority Over Leasing Decisions Within the Airport Reserve. Nt ease- Gx~-grin ~,yy~/~,4. Ordinance No. 2241-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.20.010 to Authorize the Airport Commission to Make Recommendations to the City Manager on the Airport Budget. ~~ _ . /~5. Resolution No. 2007-42 -- Authorizing the City of Kenai to Issue General ~i`•'~°~ Obligation Bonds in the Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $2,000,000 to Finance the Cost of Planning, Designing, Acquiring Property for, and Constructing Kenai River Bluff Erosion Control Capital Improvements and to Submit the Question of the Issuance of Such Bonds to the Qualified Voters of the City at the October 2, 2007 City of Kenai General Election. (Clerk's Note: Resolution No. 2007-42 was postponed from the July 3, 2007 meeting to July 18, 2007 for a second public hearing.) Q~ ~ /~ 6. Resolution No. 2007-43 -- Authorizing the City of Kenai to Issue General ~" Obligation Bonds in the Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $2,000,000 to Finance the Cost of Planning, Designing, Acquiring Property for, and Constructing Library Capital Improvements, and to Submit the question of the Issuance of Such Bonds to the Qualified Voters of the City of Kenai at the October 2, 2007 City of Kenai General Election. (Clerk's Note: Resolution No. 2007-43 was postponed from the July 3, 2007 ~,,,/ meeting to July l 8, 2007 for a second public hearing.) ~~""""7 Resolution No. 2007-51 -- Opposing the Proposed Listing of Cook Inlet Beluga a`'~~'~''vt. Whales Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). ITEM F: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of June 20, 2007. 2. *Regular Meeting of July 3, 2007. ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS ~pyprv~{ 1. Bills to be Ratified ~~~y~G'( 2, Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 *Ordinance No. 2242-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriafions by $2,798.25 in the General Fund Fire Department for a Donation From the Firefighters Association. 4. *Ordinance No. 2243-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,500.00 in the General Fund for Police Training. 5. *Ordinance No. 2244-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriafions by $1,000 in the General Fund for a Library Award. 6. *Ordinance No. 2245-2007 -- Amending KMC 14.20.125(a) by Deleting the Requirement that Conflicts Between Residential and Business Uses in the Central Mixed Use Zone Will Be Resolved in Favor of Business. 7. *Ordinance No. 2246-2007 -- Amending the Land Use Table In KMC 14.22.010 for the Central Commercial Zone (CC Zone) by Changing "Warehouses", "Cemeteries" and "Surface Extraction or Natural Resources" (i.e. Gravel Pits) From a "C" (Allowed by Conditional Use) to an "N" (Not Permitted) and Changing "Wholesale Business" From a "P" (Principal Permitted Use) to an "N" (Not Permitted). *Ordinance No. 2247-2007 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning Approximately 180.92 Acres in the City of Kenai to the Central Mixed Use Zone. The Area Includes Parcels Currently Zoned General Commercial, Light Industrial and Suburban Residential and is Generally Located North and South of the Kenai Spur Highway and Includes Properties Between Bridge Access Road and Coral Street and Properties Along Main Street Loop, North Willow Street and Airport Way. 9. Approval -- Facility Management Services Agreement/ConocoPhillips ~/J~Y' Multi-Purpose Facility -- DR Ice. ITEM I: COMMISSIONlCOMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks 8c Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report c. Joint Kenai River Working Group ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR YTEM K: ADMINISTRATYON REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM L: 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which wilt be addressed at a later date as noted.) Ordinance No. 2202-2006 -- Amending KMC 11.05.090 to Limit the Use of the City of Kenai Boat Launch, Located at the Municipal Harbor, to Vessels and Boats Powered by Four-Cycle or Direct Injection Two-Cycle Engines. (1/17/07, Tabled, no tzme certain.) Ordinance No. 2220-2007 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning Approximately 241.4 Acres in the City of Kenai to the Central Mixed Use Zone, Including Parcels Currently Zoned General Commercial, Central Commercial, Light Industrial and Suburban Residential and is Generally Located North and South of the Kenai Spur Highway and Includes Properties Between Bridge Access Road and Upland Street and Properties Along Main Street Loop, North Willow Street and Airport Way. (4/4/2007, Tabled, no time certain.) EXECUTIVE SESSION -- Annual Evaluation of City Clerk and City Attorney ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT US Army Corps o£ Engineers Alaska District Regulatory Division (114:1) CEPOA-RD Kenai Field Office 805 Frcntage Road Suite 2000 Kenai, Alaska 99611-7755 Iiem ~~b Public Notice of Application for Permit PUBLIC NOTICE DATE EXPIRATION DATE: REFERENCE NUMBER: WATERWAY: --July 18, 2007 August 17, 2007 POA-1983-221-5 Kenai River Interested parties are hereby notified that an application has been received fcr a Department of the Army permit for certair. work ir, waters of the United States as described below and shown on the attached plan. APPLICANT: City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7799. The applicant's point of contact is Mr. Jack LaShot at phone (907) 283-8234. LOCATION: The City of Kenai's Public Boating Faci'_ity within the NE 1/4 NE 1/9 NW i/4 Section 9, T. 5 N., R. 11 W., Seward Meridian; latitude 60.5999° N., longitude 151.2216° W. PURPOSE: The applicant's stated purpose is to remove the yearly accumulated silt and mud from four City of Kenai boat launch ramps as well as remove periodic accumulation during the summer months to allow for the use of the ramps and associated floating docks. PROPOSED WORK: Conduct maintenance dredging fox a ten year period. The project involves dredging up to 3,000 cubic yards (cy) of silt and mud from a 35,000 square foot area each Apriland May and dredge up to 25 cy of silt ar,~d mud from four beat ramps as many as three times per month during the summer months. The work would occur each year for 10 years. Dredging would occur when the site is dewatered and all equipment would work from the ramps. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The dredged material orould be temporarily stored at an cn- site upland location, and permanently disposed of at an off-site upland location. The types of equipment used for the dredging include backhoes, loaders and other equipment and dump trucks. MITIGATION: The applicant has proposed the following mitigation measure to reduce impacts to the squat i.c environme r,t: a; Dredging would be done i;, a manner that would prevent the discharge of dredged. material into the Kenai Rives. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT CERTIFICATION: Section 3071, c)(3) of the Coastal Zone, Management Act of 1972, as amended by l6 U.S.C. 1456(c)(3), requires the applicant to certify the described activity affecting land or water uses in the Coastal Zcne complies with the Alaska Coastal Management Program. A permit will not be issued until the Office of Project Management and Permitting, Department c£ Natural Resources has concurred with the appli.cant's certification. CULTURAL RESOURCES: The latest published version of the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey (AHRS) has been consulted for the presence or absen ce of historic properties, including those listed in or eligible for inciusiorr in the National Register of Historic Places. There are no listed or eligible properties in the vicinity of the worksite. A single property, designated KEN-00217, was identified approximately 0.5 mile north. However, this property is outside of the project area. No further action is required. Consultation of the AHRS constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District Commander at this time, and he is otherwise unaware of the presence of such resources. This application is being coordinated with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Any comments SHPO may have concerning presently unknown archeological or historic data that may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested Hermit wi7.1 be considered in our final assessment of the described work. ENDANGERED SPECIES: The project area is not within the known or historic range of any listed threatened or endangered species, or any species currently proposed for listing. The project area is not in designated critical habitat for any threatened or endangered species, or any proposed critical habitat: Consequently, we have preliminarily determined that the described activity would not affect threatened or endangered species or, their designated critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (87 Stat. 894). This application is being coordinated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Any comments they may have concerning endangered or threatened wildlife or plants or their critical habitat will be considered in our final assessment of the described work. ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended by the Sustainable Fisheries Act of 1996, requires all Federal agencies to consult with *_he NMFS on all actions, or proposed actions, permitted, funded, or undertaken by the agency, that may adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat (EFH). The project would occur is and adjacent to EFH for the following species: Pacific cod (Ga dus macrocephalus), Sculpin (Cotti dae ssp.), walleye pollock (Thera gra cal cogramma) (juvenile and adult), Chinook salmon. (On corhynch us tsha wytscha), cono salmon (On corhynchos kisutch), sockeye salmon (On corhynch us nerka), pink salmon (On ccrhyn ch us go rbuscha), and chum salmon (Orccrhynchus keta) Preliminarily,the described activity will not affect EFH in the project area. This Public Notice initiates EFH consultation with the NMFS. Any comments or recommendations they may have concerning EFH will be considered in our final assessment of the described work. TRIBAL CONSULTP,T ION: The Alaska District £u11y supports tribal self-governance and government-to-government relations between Federally recognized Tribes and the Federal government. Tribes with protected rights or resources that could be significantly affected by a proposed Federal action (e.g., a permit decision) have the right to consult with the Alaska District on a government-to-government basis. Views of each Tribe regarding protected rights and resources will be accorded due consideration in this process. This Public Notice serves as notification to the Tribes within the area potentially affected by the proposed work and invites their participation in the Federal decision-making process regarding the protected Tribal right or resource. Consultation. may be initiated by the affected Tribe upon written request to the District Commander during the public comment period. PUBLIC HEARING: Any person may request, in writing, within the comment period specified in th i.s ro floe, that a public hearing be held to consider this 2 application. Requests for public hearings shall state, with particularity, reasons for holding a public hearing. EVALUATION: The decision whether to issue a permit will be 'cased on an evaluation -of the probable impacts including cumulative impacts of the proposed activity and its intended use on the public interest. Evaluation of the probable impacts, which theproposed activity may have on the public interest, requires a careful weighing of all the factors that become relevant in each particular case. The benefits, which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposal, must be balanced against its reasonably fo=eseeable detriments. The outcome of the general balancing process would determine whether to authorize a proposal, and if so, the conditions under which it will be allowed to occur. The decision should reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. All factors,. whichmay be relevant to the proposal, must be considered including the cumulative effects thereof. &mong thos eare conservation, economics, aesthetics, general environmentalconcerns, we*_lards, cultural values, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards, flcodplain values, land use, navigation, shore erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineralneeds, .considerations of propertyownership, and, ingeneral, the needs and welfare of the. people. For activities involving 904 discharges, apermit will be deniedif the discharge that would be authorized by such permit would not comply with the Environmental Protection Agency's 904 (b; (i) guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any other applicable guidelines or criteria (see Sections 320.2 and 320.3), a permit will be granted unless the District Commander determines that it would be contrary to the public interest. The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, State, and local agencies and o£f totals; Indian Tribes; and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the .impacts of this proposed activity. Any comments received will be considered by the Corps of Engineers to determine whether to issue, modify, condition or deny a. permit for this proposal. To make this decision, comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species, historic properties, water quality, general environmental effects, and the other public interest factors listed above. Comments are used in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment and/or an Environmental Impact Statement pursuant tc the National Environmental Policy Act. Comments are also used to determine the need for a public hearing and to determine the overall public interest of the proposed activity. Comments on the described work, with the reference number, should reach this office no later than the expiration date of this Public Notice to become part of the record and be considered in the decision. Please contact Dave Casey at (907) 283- 351.9, or by email at dave.c.casey@poa02.usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this notice. AOTHORITY: This permit will be issued or denied under the following authorities: (X) Perform work in or affecting navigable waters of the United States -- Section 10 Rivers and Harbors Act 1899 ;33 U.S.C. 403). Project drawings and a Notice of Application for Certification of Consistency with the Alaska Coastal Management Program are enclosed with this Public Notice. 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Written comments about the consistency of the project with the applicable ACM? statewide standards and district policies muse be submitted to the Cffice of Project Management and Permi t'~ing (OPMP). For information about this consistency review, contact OPMP at the address or phone number above, or visit the ACMP web site at http://www.alaskacoast.state.ak.us//Projects/projects.html. 9