HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-11 Harbor Commission PacketKENAI HARBOR COMMI3SION RREETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CIIAMBERS
'7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER 8c ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY --
a. June 12, 2006
b. July 10, 2006
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Update/Bluff Stabilization Project
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Public Works Manager
b. Dock Foreman
c. City Council Liaison
ITEM S: COMIVIISSIONER COA~IlVIENTS/QUESTIONS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of August 2 and 16, 2006.
ITEM 11:
PLEASE COt~ITACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO
ATTEND T'HE MEETING:
CAROL -- 283-8231 OR,
KEITH -- 283-8232
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KENAI HARBOR CONINII9SEON MEETYNG
JUNE 12, 2006
CITY COUNCIY. CFIAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMIMARY -- May 8, 2006
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
YTEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- KEDS Work Plan/Waterfront Development Plan
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Director
b. Dock Foreman
c. City Councff Liaison
ITEN! 8: CONIlVIISSYONER COMMENTS/QUESTYONS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE FIEARD
YTEM 10: INFORMATYON
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of May 3 and 17, 2006.
b. Updated Kenai City Councll Policy for Commission. Conmuttee, Board
and Councll on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions.
c. 5/23/06 Kenai Harbor Rate Schedule.
ITEM 11•
KENAI HARBOR CONIlVIISSION MEETING
JUNE 12, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR TOMMY THOMPSON, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMIIRARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chau- Thompson called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: B. Eldridge, B. Osborn, G. Foster, S. Romain, and'C.
Thompson.
Commissioner absent: R. Canady
Others present: Councff Member C. Massie and Public Works Manager K.
Komelis
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Comrnissioner Osborn MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner
Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- May 8, 2006
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the May 8, 2006 meeting summary and
Coirunissioner Foster SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM 6•
6-a. Discussion -- KEDS Work Plan/Waterfront Development Plan
Commissioner Eldridge explained the Kenai Economic Development Strategy (KEDS)
targeted the Harbor Commission to work on a waterfront development plan; he
suggested a task force being formed to discuss the issue further; the area would
include Millennium Square to Boat Launch Road and could tie into the bike path and
Kenai Costal'I7ai1; and, a task force could develop a needs assessment. -
Discussion took place related to people who may be interested in being appointed to a
task force, including Bill Osborn. Barry Eldridge, Bob Scott, John Faulkner, Jay
Cherrier, Paul Dale and Roy Wells. Osborn and Eldridge are to contact potential
participants of a task force.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Public Works Manager -- Public Works Manager Kornelis reported on
activities talcing place which included:
• The boat ramps have been placed and the new floats will be placed during
the week.
The street crew built the new exit road.
• The bid opening for the Seasonal Concession Area at Spruce Street beach
is scheduled for June 14.
The fees for use of the launch, parking, camping will be the same as last
year.
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7-c.
YTEM 8:
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
New restrooms are being built at the Spruce Street beach.
Dock Foremaa -- No report.
City Council Liaison -- No report.
-- None.
PERSONS NOT SCFIEDiJLED TO BE HEARD -- None.
10-a. Kenai City Councll Action Agendas of May 3 and 17, 2006.
10-b. Updated Kenai City Councff Policy for Coanmission, Comnuttee, Board
and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions.
10-c. 5/23/06 Kenai Harbor Rate Schedule.
ITEM 11• ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Coxnmissioner Eldridge MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Osbom SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjoumed at approxin~ately 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Suinmary prepared by:
Caroi L. Freas, City Clerk
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JLTNE 12, 2006
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KENAI IiARBOR COD~IlVIISSION MEETING
JULY 10, 2006
CITY COUNCII. CFIAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
YTEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- June 12. 2006
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Possibility of a Fish-Cleaning Station/North Shore/Mouth
of the Kenai River.
ITEM ?: REPORTS
a. PubHc Works Manager
b. Dock Foreman
c. City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: COMIVIISSIONER COA~Iri/iENTS/QtTESTYONS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE FIEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATEON
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of June 7and 21, 2006.
b. 6/29/06 Kenai Hazbor Rate Schedule
ETEM 11:
KENAI HARBOR CONIMISSEON MEETING
JULY 10, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
VICE CHAYR BILL OSBORN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Osborn called the meeting to order at approximately '7:15 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: B. Eldridge, B. Osborn, G. Foster
Commissioners absent: S. Romain, R. Canady, T. Thompson
Others present: Council Member C. Massie and Public Works Manager K.
Kornelis
Due to lack of attendance to produce a quorum of the members, the meeting adjourned
and a brief work session was held.
ITEM 2:
iTEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
ITEM 6:
a.
ITEM 7:
a.
b.
c.
ITEM 8:
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
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b.
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- June 12, 2006
PERSONS SCHEAULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINE3S
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Possibility of a Fish-Clelning Station/North Shore/Mouth
of the Kenai River.
REPORTS
Public Works Manager
Dock Foreman
City Councll Liaison
PER90NS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
INFORMATION
Kenai City Councff Action Agendas of June 7and 21, 2006.
6/29/06 Kenai Harbor Rate Schedule
iTEM a i: AnJOUx~vMExT
The meeting adjourned at approxiinately 7:20 p.m.
Meeting sununary prepazed and submitted by.
Carol L. Freas, City Cierk
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JULY 10. 2006
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FROM: Rick Koch
DATE: August 30, 2006
SUBJECT: Bluff Stabiliaation Project
Attached please find a copy of a report titled "Kenai River Bank Erosion Technical
Report, dated May 2006, we received on August 29, 2006 from the Corp of Engineers.
The remainder of the report, figures 1-4, and appendices A-D, is available in my office
for review.
I will be speaking to the Corp regarding this report, specifically Section 7.2 Additional
Study Requirements.
I wili attempt to have discussed this with the Corp in advance of the September 6`h
Council Meeting.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
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KEfdAI RIVER BANK E~ZOSION
TECHPlICAL REPORT
<<ERfAi, o4LASKA
May 2006
SUMMRRY
This report presents the findings of a technical invesrigation 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
$500,000 to conduct a"special technical evatuation of bank stabilization needs atong the
lower Kenai River."
The city of Kenai and the lower reach of the Kenai River are located on the Kenai Peninsula,
approximately 6~ air miles and 155 high~vay miles sou[hwest 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 fonvard with planning 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
;esidents cusently incur an average annual loss of S 151,000 due to reduced value of lands
and buiidings and relocation of buildings and utilities.
A number of forces contribute to the bank erosion such as wind, waves, foot traffic, ovedand
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 Iower silUday layer. The eroded material is initially
deposited on the bluff toe where it is then subjected to further erosion from wind, ~vaves, 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. (YND) 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 shailower grade and
revegetated. Groundwater seepage out of the bank face woutd be routed through a collector
drain and discharged to the river. Although it is recognized that the PND design ~vas at a
conceptual level, additional analysis and design should first focus on groundwater seepage
and collection.
There is the potentiat 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 overiook the river and associated wetlands. If the
bank is cut back to a more shallow, stabie 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 compaze the existing and with-project conditions.
Results of the modeling indicate that the project would have minimal encroachment on the
river flow path and would have an insignificant impact on river currents.
Kenai River Bank Erosion
Technica/ Report - Kenai, Alaska
Indirect impacts would encompass effects of the erosion controt projeet Yhat aze encounter
outside the project footprint. Of panicular concem are the sand dunes and the large inter,
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 wntrol 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.
Although the bluff is receding, geotechnical analyses indicate that the slope is stable and that
massive s(ope failures are not contributing factors to the erosion. Both the sand and cIay
slope faces, however, are susceptible to surface raveling, sloughing, and wind and water
erosion. Well flow tests were also conducted along the btuff. The tests indicate that the sand
layer of the biuff is highly permeable. However, the number of tests performed was
insufficient to adequately map groundwater flow pattems suitable for detaited design of a
bluff stabilization project.
Kana! River Bank Erosion
Technical RepaP-Kenai,A/aska
COPdTENTS
1A STUDYAUTHORITY----------__...._._.._._.---------•------------------°-------^--------------------~
2.0 STUDY PURPOSE AND LOCATION--------.._.~..._..__._.._ ..............._...._._._.r..____y
2.1 Purpose and Location-----------------------°-°°-------------------°°---------------°-----------------------~
2.2 Study ScoPe---------------------------------------°--°--------~--------------------------------------°---Z
3.0 PREVIOUS STUDIES---------------__.._._.__....._...___.__w_.._---------._._...---------._.__4
4.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS---»-- .__._.._._g
4.1 Community Description--------------------------------°---°-----------------------°---------------°----5
4.2 Physicai Environment °--------------------------°---------------------------------------------------------~
43 Environmental Resources--------------°-----------------------------------------------------------°------6
5.0 PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES------.-----~------------------_....~....__._._._._..____...._~
5.1 Problem statemen[ -------°----------------°-------------------°-------------------°-------------------------- ~
S.2 Opporwni[ies------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~
6.0 EVALUATION OF BANK EROSION AND STABILIZATION---------------------------__g
6. I Sank Erosion Process --~---------------°------°-----------------------------------------------------------g
6.2 Sedimentacion ---------------------------------------°------°---------------------------------------------R
63 Riverine Characteristics-----------------------------------------------------------°----------------------9
6.4 GeotechnicalInvestigation-----------------------°---------------°--------------------------------------9
. 6.5 Environmental Eva(uation -------------------------------------~-~---------------------°----------°----9
6.5.1 Cuimrai Resources ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
6.5.2 Environmental Impacts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------9
6.6 Economic Impac[s ---------°--------------------------°-------------------------°---------------------- t0
6.6.1 Current without project Conditions ----------------------------------------------------------- 10
6.6.2 Future without-project conditions -------------------------------------------------------------- t 2
6.63 Future wich-project conditions---------------------------------------------------------------° (3
7.0 CONCLUSION--• ...... .__.._~._._~----._ ........................_----._...14
7.1 Bank Stabilization Design Considerations-------------------------------------------------------------- ~4
7.2 Additional Study Requiremencs •----------------------°------------------------------------------------ 14
7.3 Conclusion------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
FIGURES
Figure 1. Location MaP------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------Z
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Figure 1. Lower Kenai River------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Ftgure 3. Kenai Bank Lou and Ezisting Bank Line, Used by permission of the city ojKenai. ------------ 11
Figure 4. Kenai UtiliN Locations and Existing Ba»k Line, Used by permission of the cily of Kenai. ---- !1
APPENDICES
AppendirA EnvironmenlalStudies
AppendiY B Hydraulics and Hydrolagy
Appendiz C SedimentlmpactAssessment
.4ppendix D Geotechnical Investigation
Kena River Bank Erosion
Technical Report - Kenai, Alaska
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1.0 STUDY,~UTHORiTY
This study is in partial response to the Rivers and Harbors in Alaska resolution, adopted by
the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Pubiic Works on 2 December i970. This
resolution reads in part:
ResoCved by the Committee on Pa~blic YY'orks of t/:e House of Representarives,
United States, that the Board ofEngineers for Rivers and Harbors is hereby
requested to review the reports of the Cfiief of Engineers on Rivers and
Harbors in .4laska, published as Hotcre Document Numbered 414, 83"~
Congress, 2"d Session; ...and other pertinent reports, u~ith 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 I07-039, to expend up to $500,000 to conduct a
"special technicai evaluation of bank stabilization needs along the lower Kenai River."
Kenai River Bank Erosion
Technical Report - Kenei, A/aslra
2.0 aTUDY E~lJRPOSE .~ND L~vATiOV~~
2.1 Purpose and Location
The putpose of this study is to conduct a technical investigation of banl: erosion and
stabilization along the lower Kenai River at Kenai, Alaska. The city of Kenai and the lower
reach of the Kenai River is approximately 65 air miles and 155 highway miles southwest of
Anchorage via the Sterling Highway. The bank is along the north bank of the river, between
the river and the city. The location of Kenai is shown on Figure 1. A detailed photograph of
the lower Y.enai River is shown on Figure 2.
2.2 Study Scope
The scope of this investigation includes identification of the mechanisms Yor bank erosion,
analysis of bank stability, measurements of groundwater tlow, and impacts to the
environmental resources and the river and wastal environment from a bank stabilization
pro~ect.
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3.0 ~REViOUS STUDIES
Section 905(b) (WRDA g6) Analysis, Kenai River BluffErosion, U.$, q~y Co~ps of
Engineers, July 2005. This report provides a reconnaissance (evei analysis to determine
there is Federal interest in a cost-shazed feasibility study.
"Kenai Coastal Tail and Erosion Control ProjecY', Peratrovich, Nottingham, and Drage, i
February 2pp2, '1'his report provides a design concept of bank stabilization and a pedestr,
h'ail along the bank.
"Emsion at the Mouth of the Kenai River, Alaska", Orson Smith, Wiltiam Lee, and Heikc
Merkel, Aprii 2001. Report contains a sediment budget analysis with regard to the propo:
"Kenai Coastal Trail and Erosion Control ProjecY', PND Feb 2002.
DraR "Bluff Erosion Study, Kenai River Sedimentation Study", TAMS Engineers,
November 1982, This report idenrified groundwater seepage from the bank face as the
primary mechanism of bank erosion and recommended conttot of this seepage as the first
ordee 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 Rive
Kenai River Bank Erosion
Technical Report - Kenai, Alaska
4.0 EXISTi~IG COP1DiTiON~
4.1 Community Description
Historv. 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
vitlage 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. miiitary 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 incoiporated in 1960. [n
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 worid renown for trophy king and silver salmon. The Kenaitze (Tanaina
Athabascans) live borough-wide and utilize the rich resources of Cook Inlet.
Economv. 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 dritling and exploration.
Tesoro Alaska's oil refining operations and Unocat'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
Generat Hospital. The Chal(enger Learning Center of Alaska was completed in Spring 2000.
Logging of spruce bark beetle-kilied timber also occurs in the area.
Facilities. Water is suppiied by three deep welis and is piped to 75% of households. Sewage
is piped and receives secondary treatment. The remaining 25% of households 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 geomarphological subdivision of the
Kenai Lowland. This region is characterized by a modified morainal topography, which is
sepazated by an interlacing pattem of swamps and muskegs developed in abandoned drainage
channels and broad depressions. The topography and surficial deposits of the region are
primarily the products 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
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brcad coastal plzin consistin~ of teRaced and d~anneied sand anci <~ravel deposits, whie'
termina~e as steep sea bluffs above a series ot raised tidal flats.
The topography in the area of the Kenai River mouth consists of a bank approximately 70
fee[ hi~h opposite a low-lying ~~~etland and tide tlat area. The topography indicates that the
river valley historicailv has expedenced much higher flows during periods of glaciat retreat.
Both the bed material and the channel pattern reflect previous glaciai 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 materiai types. An organic
mat top layer approximately 2 feet thick. a flne sand layer approximately 37 feet thick, and a
sildclay layer that varies from 35 to 45 feet thick. A more detailed description of the
physical environment of the project area is provided in Appendices B, C, and D.
4.3 ~nvironmental Resources
Surveys in the project area to invenzory birds, mammals, fish and invertebrates were
conducted. 11ie Kenai River estuary is a~~ery bioloeically productive area noted for its
abundant tishery resources including all ~ species of salmon. Other species include.
stickleback, tamprey, eulachon, rainbow trout, Doily Vzrden, juvenile marine species such as
tivalteye poilock, Pacific cod, tom cod, sole, Pacific herring, sand lance, Pacific sandtish,
sculpins, snaii 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'
estuary. Invertebrate species sampled in the project footprint area were limited due Yo th,
hard substrates. Uncompacted substrates on the south shore provided habitat for small clams
(Telina sp.) and marine rvorms, which are prey for many bird species. The shoretine and
wetland in the area are used seasonaily for nesting, foraging and staging by a variety of gulis,
waterfowl, and bald eagles. Along the face of the bank, the most common birds were ravens,
magpies, herring gulls and swa;lows. Harbor seals are routinely observed near the river
mouth. Beluga whales were also observed.
1"here are the remains of 3 archaeo(ogical sites and at least 25 structures in the general project
area. Of the approximately 25 structures, 7 are eligibie 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. A more detailed
description of the environmental and cultural resources is provided in Appendix A.
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5.0 PROBLEM3 A~VD OPPOa2TUPJITIES
5.1 Probiem sta4ement
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 sttuctures. 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 (ands adjacent to the banks
• Reduce safety risk to individuals walking along the biuff
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6.0 ~VALIlATIOfd ~F BAlVK E~0~6QP1 AND STABILI7JaTlr-'
8.1 3ank 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. T!:
mechanisms acting on the bank inciude:
Wind - Erosion due to winds along the bank is common. However, this volume of materia(
is minimal and does not contribute significantly to the total erosion along the bank face.
Waves - Erosion from targe wave action is generally Iimited to the section of the bluffalone
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 biuff section upstream of Mission Avenue is an infrequent
occurrence due to the partial protection provided by the wetlands to the south and the shoa( a
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 siiUclav
layer interface transmits sand particles, which weakens the upper layer. Also, water running
down the face weakens the lower silUclay layer.
Overland Flow - The upper banks along the Kenai are susceptibie to erosion from over'--d
flow. Fiow over the top of the bank, if lefr uncontrolled will readily erode the sand in :
upper bank.
6.2 Bank Erosion Rate
The 5ediment 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 sediment 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 b(uffat 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 elays, 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 6Q000 tons are defivered annually by the Kenai RSver 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 deposiYed on the tidal flats and the Kenai Dunes.
Kenai River 8ank Erosion
Technical Report - Kenai, A/aska
Stabilization of the bank would affect the sediment dynamics in the esruary. 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 infoRnation 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 (HEC-RAS). The model was run 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 Geotechnical investigation
The purpose of the geotechnical investigation was to determine if slope stability was
contriburing to the recession of the bank. In addition to the stability investigation, a well
flow test was conducted to estimate soi! permeability. The well flow test indicated that the
sand layer of the bank is highly permeabie.
Although the bank is receding, the cotlected soil data, laboratory testing, and analysis
indicate that the siope is stabie and that massive slope failures are not contributing factors to
the erosion. Both the sand and clay stope 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 Culturaf Resources
There are the remains of two archaeological sites and four structures eligible for the Nationat
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 Environmentat Impacts
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 potenrial nesting habitat for swaltows if the bank grade is altered. Changing the siope 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 concem are the sand dunes and the large intertidal
Kenai River Bank Erosion
Technical Report - Kenai, A/aska
area in ii•ont ot t~ne dur.es and the se~.vage treatment plant. ~ ecording to the racent se~' ~~ ~-~t
impact analysis. the resuits of the proposed erosion conirol project are expected to be r_
Although armcrine the bank would decrease the amounc of sediment entering the system. ciis
Guantity is smaif in comparison to the overall amouni ot sediment cantributed from other
sources in the m~er.
If the bank is cut back to form a more gende, stable slope and subsequentty revegetated, it is
likely that the ne~v vegetation will provide some bird habitat. For instance, eagles could percr
in the trees once they gro~e to an adequate size. Vegetation selected for planting should be
similar to existing vegetation in the area.
There wiil likeiy be disturbance and displacem~nt of birds during some phases of
construction. The timing of construction wiii be imponant since construction impacts to
many bi,ds can be avoided. Gulls nest in large numbers on the inside bend wedands near che
mouth of the ri~~er 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 mi~ration to breeding grounds. Impacts could be avoided if
construction was timed to avoid the weeks that they are pr~sent. Esgles often perch a(o~~e d~e
bank of the inside bend ~~: edands and could also be distumed by construction activities. ~,[
io~v tides, guils, eaeles, si:orebirds and ducks fora~e on the intertida( mudflats. This
intertidal arca is much closer to the banic than the inside bend wet(ands that are only
periodically covered at hi~h tides in the spnng and fall.
It is difficult to predict the degree of disturbance thai may arise trom construction. In tk'
summer months, there is always a large amount of boat trarfic near the mouth of the KE
Yrom 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 fbraging in ihe 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 fikely [o be minimal.
Summarv. Since most bird usage occurs outside the project footprint and the projzct is not
expected to affect the dun2s and m:dflats down-nver, it is uniikely that birds wi(I be
neeativefy af'fected in the long-temt due to the proposed erosion control project. However,
short-term impacts are likely for severai species due to construction activities. These effects
could be minimized if conscruction was timed pronerly. Furiher consultation will be
necessary to deterntine the construction timing to minimize affects to birds and marine
mammals.
6.7 Ec9nomic Im~acts
6.7.1 Current without-project Conditions
The bank at Kenai has experienced severe erosion over the past 48 years. The erosion ra;e of
three feet per year as used to bracket the maximum extent of damages under the without~
project condition. The bank averages a loss of approximate(y a half-acre per year to erosion.
The average value of this lost land is approximately $42,000 per year over the past 48 ye~•-
($2 Million). An average value per acre was taken of lots near the bank that are unaffec;
by erosion and used to calculate the lost value caused by erosione
Kenai River Bank Erosion
Technical Report-Kenai,Alas;ca
7'
Twenty-nine lots have lost some or their entire footprint to erosion. The following figure
shows the lots in relation to the existing bank line.
Figure 3. Kenai Bank lots and Existing Bank ~ine, Used by permission of the city of Kenai.
At the current rate of erosion, the bank wiil continue to lose approximately a half-acre per
yeaz 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 va(ue, 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 (ots is ~540,000
according to the city's tax assessment records. This existing value is considered a lost vatue
since the land has close to no resale worth.
Utility locations are also a concem 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 approxirnately $125,000. A total of $260,000 was spent to make these
relocations. Figure 4 shows the abandoned section of sewer line that had to 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 Rive~ Bank Erosion
Technical Report-Kanai,Alaska
••~~•° ~~ ~c~d~ uLmry ~ocaaons and Existing Bank Line, Used by permission of the city of Y"'
In addition to the land eroding, the buildings that reside on those lots are at risk of bank
erosion. Currently there aze tu•o 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 buiiding is on the border. In order to move the buildings out of hazms way, the
buildings must be pulled off their foundations, placed on beams and transported to another
location. It is estimated that it ivould cost on average approximately ,~50,000 per s~. lcture 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 totat cost of 29 Million dollars has been incurred by the ciry over the past 48 years due to
the erosion of the bank. This is an annuaI cost of $60,000, with the majority of the costs
taking place within the last 20 years.
6•7•2 Future withouY-pro~ect conditions
The erosion is anticipated to continue at the current high-end estimate of 3 feec per year.
This erosion will continue to lead to lost va;ue 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 additionai
1,000 feet of road and utility lines are at iisk of erosion. These roads and lines are anywhere
from 40 to l00 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 ofutitity lines would cost $405,000 and the roads, $375,000. A toh
wst of $780,000 in 2004 dollars can be estimated for the relocation of roads and lines in a.c"
next 20 years. An annual cost of $39,000 is anticipated for tne movement of utility lines.
Kenai River Bank 6osiorr
Technica~ Raport-Xenal,kEaska
13
There are approximately another 20 shuctures that will be at risk of the erosion of the bank
within the next 20 yeazs. It is estimated that movement of ihese 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 annuai cost for the future without-project condition is ~I51,000.
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 neazby the bank.
The benefits from a project that stops the existing erosion problems are the increased value of
land and resaie ability and the end to the re(ocation of buildings and utility lines. Total
annual benetit of the project is estimated to be $151,000.
Kanai Rlver Bank Erosion
7echnica! Report- Kenai, Alaska
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7.0 ~vONCLU~ION
7.1 Bank Stabilizaiion 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 wiil not sol~,
a major source of erosion. Options that may be considered to address [he 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 bar
to collect and divert the water, a free draining retaining system to hold back the bank materi
and still allow free drainage of water from the face of the bank, or creation of drainage
channefs to aIter the groundwater gradient.
7.2 Additionai Study Requirements
The findings of the Corps' 905(b) report indicate that bluff stabilization may be feasibfe fror
a technical engineering perspective. However, the amount of nationa( economic
development benetits available would not support Federal participation in a cost-shared
feasibility study under existing shore protection authorities until changes in the
socioeconomic or physical environment warrant a restudy of the area.
If the tocal interest desires additional technicai assistance it can be requested through the
Corps' Planning Assistance to States Program. Technical assistance can also be purs~`
through additional congressional legislation.
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, Coasta( Zone Management Act, Essential Fish habitat,
Endangered Species Act, and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
7.3 Co~ciusion
Stabilization is technically possible and could be perfonned 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 stabiiization measures.
Kenal Rrver Bank Erosion
Technica! Report _ Kenai, Alaska
24 August 2006
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
KENAI RIVER BLUFF EROSION STUDY
Fact Sheet
STUDY FUNDING~
• Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2002, Senate
Committee Report provided $500,000
• Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, for FY 2006,
Conference report provides $500,000
STUDY AUTHORIZATION:
• Section 55 of the 1974 WRDA P.L. 93-251
• Provide technical and engineering assistance to non-Federal public
interests to develop methods of preventing damages attributable to
shore and streambank erosion ~
SUMMARY OF WORK TO DATE:
• Initial technical study of bluff erosion
- Report distributed July 2006
- Study focused on many of the issues raised by agencies following
preliminary permit application for bluff stabilization
- Study findings indicate no significant adverse impacts to the
environment from bluff stabilization
• R&M Consultants hired to scope geotechnical field investigations
• Tetra Tech, Inc. hired to scope remaining study and design needs
UPCOMING WORK:
• Geotechnical field investigations
- R&M scheduled to perform field work fall 2005
- Work will include drilling of 6 to 8 holes along the bluff toe
and an additional 6 to 8 holes adjacent to the top of bluff
- Groundwater monitoring equipment will be installed in some of the
top of bluff holes
- Information will better define subsusface soil and groundwater
conditions and will be used in bluff stabilization designs
• Identify cultural resources - to be completed by Corps
• Tetra Tech Studies
- To be initiated in fall 2006
- Topographical survey of the bluff
- Conceptual design of bluff stabilization alternatives
- Detailed design of preferred stabilization alternative
- Cost estimates at conceptual and detailed design level
• Agency scoping meeting - to be scheduled for September 2006. Intent
is to discuss completed studies, identify remaining or new agency
concerns of blu£f stabilization, and identify further study needs.
For more information contact the project manager, Dave Martinson at 907-
753-2668 or the project formulator Pat Fitzgerald at 907-753-5638.
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AGENDA
KEIQAI CITY COUNCYL - REGULAR MEETIlVG
AUGUST 2, 2006
7:00 P.1VI.
KENAI CYTY COUNC%L CHAMBERS
http: //www.ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved hy 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: SCHEDITLED PUBLIC CONSMENTS (10 minutes)
~~~ Pennp Carty, Salamatof PTative Association -- Proposed
DevelopmentJ±6 Aeres- Mazathon Road.
%TEM C: UNSCHEDIJLED PUBLYC COMMENTS (3 minutes)
ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS
ITEM E: PUBLYC fIEARINGS
~~~,tlt?~G ~~ 1. Ordinance No. 2175-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $6250 in the General Fund for a Library Grant.
j~~~( 2. Ordinance No. 2176-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $17,187.05 in the General Fund for an Alaska
Highway Safety Program Grant.
~~~L(. 3. Osdiaaace No. 2177-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,500 in the General Flznd for Police'IYaining.
~lG~ 4. Oadinance No. 2178-2006 -- Finding That Certain City-Owned Land.
~ Described as 'IYact A, Park View Subdivision (Parcel No. 04701018),
~~ a// `~
~ Consisting of 2.092 Acres and Shown on the Attached Map, is Required
for a Publlc Purpose.
Q~, ~ 5. Resolution No. 2006-42 -- Approving a Contract to Zubeck, Inc. for the
Project Entitled Kenai Maintenance Shop Sewer Extension - 2006 for the
Total Amount of $55,136.70.
~~~' 6. Resolution No. 2006-43 -- Rejecting All Bids for the Project Entitled
Kenai Soccer Park Construction -- 2006.
~~~~/i(. 7. Resolution No. 2006-44 -- Rejecting All Bids for the Project Entitled Leif
Hansen Park Sprinl~lers -- 2006.
/~,6~6l~ /1. 8. Resolution No. 2006-45 --'IYansferring $80,000 in the Airport Shop
Site Remediation Capital Project Fund.
G
~ ~. 9. Resolution Na. 2006-46 -- Transferring $~5,000 in the Wellhouse 4
Capital Project Fund From Construction to Engineering.
ITEM F: MIN[JTES
*Regular Meeting of July 19, 2006.
YTEM G: UNFIIVISHED BUSINESS
ITEM Yi• NEW BUSYNESS
~/~~~ l. Bills to be Ratif3ed
~r0`~`l~ 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceedfng $15,000
3. *Ordinance No. 21?9-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $250.000 in the Airport Fund to Purchase Fire
Tl'aining Props and Equipment.
4. *Ordinance No. 2180-2006 -- Repealing the Existing KMC 21.05
(Airport Administration and Operation), KMC 21.10 (Leasing oFAirport
Lands), KMC 21.15 (Provisions Required) and KMC 21.20 (Policy
Governing ModiIIcation of Existing Leases), and Replacing Them With
KMC 21.05 (Airport Administration and Operation). KMC 21.10 (Leasing
of Airport Reserve Lands) and KMC 21.15 (Lease and Sale of Airport Land
Outside of the Airport Reserve).
~~~ 5. Approval -- Lease Application -- Lot 2, Block 1, General Aviation Apron
Sub. # 1, Amended - Indcom Properties, LLC (Kenneth Dunbar)
v~
~ ,,,,,,~ y~ 6. Approval -- Lease Appllcations - Lots 9, 10, and 11, Block 1, F.B.O.
~~i"" ' Subdivision - Indcom Properties, LLC (Kenneth Dunbar).
~yy~,~fo~ 7. Approval -- Amendments to City of Kenai Mini-Grant
~.{~' Overview/Procedures.
~~~~y~y,./8. Discussion -- Identification of Priorities for $322,000 Legislative Alaska
Departrnent of Commerce & Community Economic Development Grant
Funding.
~p~,! u~~%%9
-0/,~s~G 9• Discussion -- Proposed 5tatewide Anti-Methamphetaniine Abuse
~~-~ Education Campaign.
10. Discussion -- Extension of Construction Schedule/Lots 13 & 14. Block
~~~~' 1, Cook Inlet Industriai Air Park -- David and Michael Schiiling, d/b/a
Schilling Rentals.
ITEM I:
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Coinmission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Library Conunission
5. Parks & Recreation Commission
6. Pianning & Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Alaska Municipal League Report
c. Stranded Gas
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR
dTEM K: ADMIIVISTRATION REPORTS
City Manager
Attorney
City Clerk
ITEM L:
Citizens (five minutes)
Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled
ITEM M:
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR 1VYEET%NG
AUGUST 16, ZO06
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMB
http: / /www.ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
i. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approvai
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 nonnal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B: SCFIEDULED PUBLYC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
ITEM C: i7NSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes)
ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS
ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS
/~~r~vy~ Gl • 1. Qrdinance No. 2179-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $250,000 in the Airport Fund to Purchase Fire
TYaining Props and Equipment.
P9~ fD
2
9~6~
~j'~
% Ordinance No. 2180-2008 -- Repealing the Existing KMC 21.05 (Airport
Admuiistration and O
eration)
KMC 21
10 (Leasin
of Air
ort Lands)
/
L
~ p
,
.
g
p
.
q, KMC 21.15 (Provisions Required) and KMC 21.20 (Policy Goverrung
/ Modification of Existing Leases), and Replacing Them With KMC 21.05
(Airport Administration and Operation). KMC 21.10 (Leasing of Airport
Reserve Lands) and KMC 21.15 (I.ease and Sale of Airport Land Outside
of the Airport Reserve).
~~~~~~~
.
'~~~~ ~' Resolution No. 2006-47 -- Supporting the City's Application to the
Al
k
as
a Department of Environmental Conservation SFY O8 Capital
Murucipal Matching Grant Program for Well No. 2 Water'I7eatment
System Including Water and Sewer Main Connections.
~~~~~/~~~ 4. Resolution No. 2006-48 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project
r~~~,~ Entitled "Shamrock Circle" and Designating 4Vhat Improvements are ta
be Included in this Project.
~~~~ 5. Resolution No. 2006-49 -- Declaring Equipment, Supplies, and
Materials Surplus or Obsolete.
6. 'Liquor License Renewal -- WITFIDRAWAL OF PROTEST -- Kings Inn
Property Management LLC d/b/a Kings Inn Hotel, Restaurant, Lounge,
LLC (Mr. D's)/License #2457
YTEM F: 1VIINUTES
*Regular Meeting of August 2, 2006.
ITEM G: UNFINYSHED BUSINESS
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
/~i~th~~ 1. Bills to be Ratified
~/~7'i'C~ 2. Approvai of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
3. *Ordinance No. 2181-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $20.000 in the General Fund Library Departrnent for a
State Grant.
4. "Ordinance No. 2182-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $4Q000 in the General Fund Police Department for a
State Grant.
5. *Ordinance No. 2183-2006 -- Repealing the Existing KMC ~.30 (Airport
Land and Terminal) and Replacing It with a New KMC 7.30 (Airport Sale
Permanent Fund).
6. 'Ordinance No. 2184-2006 -- Amending Portions of KMC 1.56 (Kenai
Municipal Library Department) and KMC 1.57 (Library Commission)
Regazding Lending Policies, and Replacing the Term "Librarian" with
"Library Director."
7. *Ordinance No. 2185-2006 -- Establishing a Central Mixed Use Zone
iCMU) at KMC 14.20.125 and Amending the Various Parts of the Kenai
Zoning Code by Adding the Provisions to Encompass the New Zone, and
Updating Portions of the Land Use Table at KMC 14.22.010.
8. *Ordinance No. 2186-2006 -- Amending Estimated Revenues by $3.580
in the Senior Citlzen Title III Fund and Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $1,000 in the Senior Citizen Fund.
9. "Ordinance No. 2187-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $24,630 in the Generai Fund to Pay for Attorney's
Fees Awarded in the Recreation Center Litigation.
~Dpj^qU~(• 10. Approval -- Amendments to City of Kenai Mini-Grant
Overview/Procedures.
~~*J/b!/P~! 11. Approval -- Negotiation of Lease/Alaska Regional Fire 17ainzng Facility
by Homer Electric Association.
YTEM I: COMM%SSIONOCOMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2• Airport Cominission
3. Harbor Coinmission
4. Library Commission
5. Parks & Recreation Commission
6. Planning & Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM J: REpORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM K: ADMINYSTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attomey
3. City Cierk
ITEM L: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled
ITEM M: AD,TOURNMENT