PARKS, ART, RECREATION & CULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 15, 2018 491 E. PIONEER AVENUE THURSDAY, 5:30 PM HOMER, ALASKA CITY HALL COWLES COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NOTICE OF MEETING WORKSESSION AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER, 5:30 P.M.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
3. HERC PROPOSAL AND RECOMMENDATIONS
4. COMMENTS OF THE AUDIENCE
5. ADJOURNMENT NO LATER THAN 6:00 P.M. Next Regular Meeting is Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. All meetings scheduled to be held in the City Hall Cowles Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska.
City of Homer, Alaska 1 2 PARKS, ART, RECREATION & CULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 15, 2018 491 E. PIONEER AVENUE THURSDAY,6:00 PM HOMER, ALASKA CITY HALL COWLES COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NOTICE OF MEETING SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. PUBLIC COMMENT UPON MATTERS ALREADY ON THE AGENDA 4. VISITORS A. Kenton Bloom, Woodard Creek Park
5. RECONSIDERATION 6. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and non- controversial by the Parks Art Recreation & Culture Advisory Commission and and are approved in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Commissioner or someone from the public, in which case the item will be moved to the regular agenda and considered in normal sequence. A. Minutes for the Special Meeting on January 18, 2018 p.5
7. STAFF & COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOROUGH REPORT A. Julie Engebretsen, Deputy City Planner p.13
8. PUBLIC HEARING 9. PENDING BUSINESS 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Woodard Creek Park p.17 B. HERC Proposal p.19 C. Land Allocation Plan 2018 p.33 D. Funding Request for Increased Spit Trail Maintenance p.151 E. Safety Signage for the Waters of Kachemak Bay p.153 F. Library Art Loan Application- Stella’s Starlight Cover Art p.155
9. INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS A. Commission Annual Calendar 2018 p.165 B. Commissioner Attendance at City Council Meetings 2018 p.166 C. Protective Factors for Youth Substance Abuse and Delinquency: the Role of Afterschool Programs D. Public Comment Received on Increased Camping Fees
10. COMMENTS OF THE AUDIENCE 11. COMMENTS OF THE COUNCILMEMBER (If one has been assigned) 12. COMMENTS OF STAFF MEMBERS
13. COMMENTS OF THE COMMISSION 14. COMMENTS OF THE CHAIR 15. ADJOURNMENT the next regular meeting will be on THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 at 5:30pm in the City Hall Cowles Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer Alaska 3 4 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION UNAPPROVED SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2018
Session 18-01 A Special Meeting of the Parks, Art, Recreation and Culture Advisory Commission was called to order on January 18, 2018 at 5:32 pm by Chair Matt Steffy at the Cowles Council Chambers City Hall located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska.
PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS FAIR, LOWNEY, SHARP, ASHMUN, HARRALD, WALLS, ROEDL, STEFFY AND SALZMANN
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER ARCHIBALD (EXCUSED)
STAFF: DEPUTY CITY PLANNER ENGEBRETSEN DEPUTY CITY CLERK KRAUSE
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Chair Steffy called for a motion to approve the agenda.
LOWNEY/ASHMUN – MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA.
There was a no discussion.
VOTE. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ALREADY ON THE AGENDA
Asia Freeman, Artistic Director, Bunnell Art Gallery elaborated on the donation application advocating for the commission to approve the donation and forwarding a positive recommendation to City Council. She reviewed the artist and noted her involvement in the community and prior public works of art.
VISITORS
RECONSIDERATION
ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and non-controversial by the Parks Art Recreation & Culture Advisory Commission and are approved in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Commissioner or someone from the public, in which case the item will be moved to the regular agenda and considered in normal sequence.
A. Minutes for the Regular Meeting on November 16, 2017
Chair Steffy requested a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda.
LOWNEY/HARRALD – SO MOVED.
There was no discussion.
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VOTE. NON-OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
STAFF & COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOROUGH REPORTS
A. Julie Engebretsen, Deputy City Planner
Deputy City Planner Engebretsen reported on the number of Police calls or visits to the park over the last three years. She reported the following: 2015 – 128 – Most related to crime or trespass 2016 – 191 – most related to crime or trespass 2017 – 131 – Most were listed as security checks
Deputy City Planner Engebretsen reported that Angie Otteson, Parks Maintenance Coordinator will be leaving the city’s employ on Friday, January 19, 2018. The city will be hiring a new coordinator who will have as part of their duties to provide a quarterly report to the commission.
PUBLIC HEARING
PENDING BUSINESS A. Karen Hornaday Park Master Plan Review
Deputy City Planner Engebretsen noted that there has been a lot accomplished in the plan, the park is included in the city wide ADA issues so the commission should not focus their efforts on the aspects of ADA as there is a committee established to take care of that issue.
Deputy City Planner Engebretsen stated she will review what has been completed as follows:
Campground What has been worked on? Newer outhouses Road and road drainage Campsite Improvements Some brushing of campsites Created a camp host program Next Steps? Matt and Deb walk through a few sites to discuss what more brushing looks like How can we make host program more successful? Revenues are up does this justify a camp host? Deputy City Planner Engebretsen fielded questions from the commissioners on the following: - what projects or tasks have been completed compared to commission request - if there was a need for a camp host 24/7 - Amount of money expended to date on listed tasks/projects over the past 10 years expended $750,000
Ms. Engebretsen added that there are a few additional things that a camp host would have to do and depending on what the tasks were they would need to be paid a stipend and requested a 2 012918 6 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION UNAPPROVED SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2018
commissioner volunteer to research what camp host are typically paid per month and what their responsibilities are for that stipend. - Create a standard for campgrounds • Size appropriate for RV and/or tent • Camping Pad for Tents • Level Table - Directional Signage - Camp Host Site Amenities • Water & Sewer o Provide for whole campground - Illegal Camp Sites on East Side – Park Management issue - Repairs needed for campground restrooms – doors off and frozen open
Parking Roads & Trails What has been worked on? Woodard Creek Trail Fairview Trail Speed Limit lowered on park road West Parking lot improved significantly East Parking lot improved some
Next Steps?
Woodard Creek Trail – There is interest to extend this trail and possible funding to complete the trail further into the canyon. It was believed that this item should be postponed until a later date so that the interested group can provide input on the direction of the trail. - Master Plan item is partially complete. - Further development of the trail to include direction and completion Parking, Road - Define parking and specifically where it is allowed - Designate trails and pedestrian crossings - Realignment of road if water and sewer put in even for cam host location - Safety issues in crossing the park entrance road on the new Karen Hornaday/Woodard Creek Trail - Addressing the fill in the Eastern parking area that impacts the drainage of the Woodard Creek and creating a better parking area for high use areas • Determent to relocating the road • Redefine west parking areas • Use determents such as logs or boulders to narrow the road • Use of speed humps to deter speeders o gravel speed tables o concrete sono tubes allowing seasonal attachment of speed bump
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Ball Fields, Little League Stuff Ball Fields New fencing, fixed up dugouts, upgraded outfields Emergency access improved Concession Stand Has been painted Unresolved drainage issues, but better than it was Batting Cage Unresolved Issue Safety Hazard Is PARCAC interested in the city replacing this? Is it still needed?
Little League Storage Painted but unresolved issue
Next Steps?
Ballfields - Old fencing has been removed. • Fencing in outfield needs attention • Re-stretching & attachment • Replace some sections • Dugouts need refinishing • Scorer booths need replaced Concession Stand - Remove and Replace Concession stand - Repurpose to Storage for Equipment • Mold & Mildew concerns
Batting Cage/Bleachers/Dugouts/Scorers Booth - Remove and discard – not used, safety hazard - Dugouts need some maintenance - Scorers Booth needs repairs
Additional items of note were bleachers were in disrepair with missing seats and drainage was needed. Deputy City Planner Engebretsen noted that a better partnership could be formed on the maintenance and care of the park. This is something that can be addressed. Safety issues should be a priority.
Invite the Little League to speak to the Commission at a future meeting.
Cost estimate to upgrade the concession stand into a storage facility since the Little League does not use it any longer and contracts that service out.
Emergency Vehicle Road - Dealing with restricted access - Drainage along the access road - Vehicles are only to be there to load/unload - Use should be limited and outlined in the agreement
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City Structures Old Picnic Shelter Complete?
Restrooms Moved to New Location
Need Interior work – missing tiles, etc. Aging Structure – replacement timeframe? Playground
New Playground constructed Old mural replaced
Next Steps
Old Picnic Shelter - Vent Cover to be replaced - Grills needed
Restrooms - Need to be replaced - Combined facility with Concession Stand - Priority over drainage
Brief discussion on tying this into one overall project of road, water and sewer replacement, restroom/concession building, parking and how difficult it can be funded and phased as a whole to make it economically feasible. It was noted that the commission can work with the Little League to update and maintain their structures and the commission can do other work such as trimming and trail construction but this is something that a smaller or private group cannot address. Staff provided some information of how possible funding could come about for the road construction using the HART funds, Parks reserves, grant funding, etc. But it would be up to Council to determine if HART funds could be used on that project of the park road. Further discussion noted that this is a popular and heavily used city park by residents and that it should be a priority to replace the restroom and also provide much needed maintenance on elements within the playground. Staff noted that the HoPP group would need to be approached on the maintenance issue. Further clarification provided that if materials are supplied they may be able to get the work done and Chair Steffy offered his services with the playground.
Woodard Creek Hydrology Staff provided instructions on where to find the Woodard Creek Plan on the city website. It was also noted that Kenton Bloom will be speaking about the Woodard Creek Park at the February meeting.
Chair Steffy requested the commission to familiarize themselves with the plan.
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NEW BUSINESS A. Welcome New Commissioner!
Chair Steffy welcomed Commissioner Walls and asked if she could provide a introduction.
Commissioner Walls provided a brief synopsis of her career and interests.
B. Gift Proposal/Donation Program – An Overview 1. Donation of Art for the Bishop’s Beach Pavilion i. Memorandum Public Works Recommendation ii. Gift Proposal Donation of Art for the Bishops Beach Pavilion
Chair Steffy Introduced the item into the record.
Deputy City Clerk Krause reviewed her memorandum on the process.
Chair Steffy requested a motion noting that the applicant presented earlier on the agenda.
LOWNEY/SHARP – MOVED TO RECOMMEND CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE DONATION OF A MURAL FOR PLACEMENT ON THE WEST WALL OF THE PAVILION AT BISHOP’S BEACH PARK AND INCLUDE IN THE MUNICIPAL ART COLLECTION AS OUTLINED IN THE CITY OF HOMER ACCESSION POLICY AND WITH RECOMMENDATIONS 1 & 2 FROM PUBLIC WORKS
There was a discussion on the process, timeline, warranty period on the art, installation and future maintenance or refurbishment needs, possible remediation of vandalism, the estimated budget, support for the artist’s contributions to the community, how this affects future donations as it applies to the process and open public opportunity.
VOTE. NON-OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
C. 1% for the Arts Program Overview and Selection Committee Recommendations
Chair Steffy Introduced the item into the record and requested input from staff.
LOWNEY/SHARP - MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT CITY COUNCIL APPOINT THE FOLLOWING 1% FOR ART SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR THE FIRE STATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND RAMP 2 RESTROOM PROJECT AS OUTLINED IN THE CITY OF HOMER 1% FOR ART PROGRAM AS FOLLOWS:
TWO COMMISSIONERS – LOWNEY AND SHARP ARCHITECTURAL/DESIGN – CAREY MEYER FIRE DEPARTMENT – ACTING FIRE CHIEF OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE PORT & HARBOR – HARBORMASTER OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE PARKS COORDINATOR/MAINTENANCE STAFF/PUBLIC WORKS STAFF
There was a brief discussion on the duties of the selection committee which are outlined in the commission 6 012918 10 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION UNAPPROVED SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2018 bylaws under the 1% for Arts Program and the commission determined that the Harbormaster, Acting Fire Chief and Public Works representing the user group, should be allowed to select their representative for the committee.
VOTE. NON-OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS A. Commission Annual Calendar 2018
There was a brief discussion and Commissioner Fair will provide another fine piece on Woodard Creek as the subject of Letter to the Editor. Kenton Bloom will be the visitor at the February meeting. So it was determined that the Letter to the Editor will go in March - April
B. Commissioner Attendance at City Council Meetings 2018
Commissioner Lowney volunteered for January 22, 2018 Commissioner Harrald tentatively volunteered for February 12, 2018 Commissioner Sharp volunteered for February 26, 2018
COMMENTS OF THE AUDIENCE
COMMENTS OF THE COUNCILMEMBER
COMMENTS OF THE CITY STAFF
Deputy City Clerk Krause relayed that she has heard several OMG comments from visitors to the restrooms at the park and agreed that it would be a very good choice of projects to submit for the CIP.
Deputy City Planner Engebretsen welcomed Commissioner Walls and noted it was a great meeting very productive.
COMMENTS OF THE COMMISSION
Commissioner Salzmann had no comments.
Commissioner Fair welcomed Caitlin and agreed that a new restroom would be a very welcome addition as he has personally walked up the hill to use the facilities in the campground.
Commissioner Sharp welcomed Caitlin and thanked Julie for a great meeting, noting it was very productive and he appreciated the structure. He appreciated the worksession with Council and had a great experience and valued the great speaking skills of Chair Steffy.
Commissioner Lowney agreed that it was a good meeting and thanked Julie. The structure made it quite easy to get through the information. She is really excited about the possibilities for the HERC and is anxious to see what direction they take with that; there has been a lot of legwork that has been done by 7 012918 11 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION UNAPPROVED SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2018 individuals in the community and she is hoping that they can utilize that information and the ideas that they have gathered and keep their energy working towards a goal; City Council is having a worksession specifically on the Police Station on January 29th and that the HERC site is not completely off the list. She believed the time is at 4:00 p.m.
Commissioner Harrald thought the work on the master plan was great and the spreadsheets were super helpful; she wanted to make sure that Angie knows how much she was appreciated and all she has done for the parks in the past and maybe together as a group they can come up with a gesture.
Commissioner Lowney offered to take some donuts down to Public Works tomorrow morning with a card from the Commission thanking Angie. The commission agreed by consensus on that gesture and appreciated Commissioner Lowney offer to do that on their behalf.
Commissioner Roedl had no comments.
Commissioner Ashmun welcomed Caitlin and offered to provide some funding for the donuts. She noted that the Commission was volunteered to provide some recommendations to Council on the HERC. This has landed back into their bailiwick and will be on their plate in the future. Thank you to staff as they make the commission’s job much easier with all that they do for them.
Commissioner Walls thanked the commission for having her and that she will get up to speed quickly.
Chair Steffy appreciated everyone’s input and efforts and stated that they accomplished some good stuff there are huge things with the Master Plan and he had a good time at the worksession and believed that Council was fun and receptive to their suggestions. He was pleased to see it mentioned in both papers and heard on KBBI even though you get stopped frequently while shopping. Chair Steffy presented an idea that since the HERC question was coming back to them, that it may be relevant to bring together some of the members from the needs assessment committee to see where the community is at. Next Chair Steffy commented on the issue related to the Frisbee golf course regarding the complaint forwarded from the neighbor and if there was anything further on that issue. Chair Steffy additionally related that the office for Homer Soil & Water is now where Radio Shack used to be; there will be another conference in town, Invasive Pests Management annual conference is in October. He will be reaching out to the community for some innovative edibles. The conference will be a week long and Homer beat out Cordova and Valdez. There is lots going on he thanked the commissioners for attending a special meeting this month.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Cowles Council Chambers 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska.
RENEE KRAUSE, CMC, DEPUTY CITY CLERK I
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12 K Hornaday Park Master Plan Progress and Next Steps Campground What's been worked on? Newer outhouses Road and road drainage Campsite improvements Some brushing of campsites Created a camp host program
Next Steps: Matt and Deb walk through a few sites to discuss what more brushing looks like Q: How can we make host program more successful? Revenues are up; does this justify a paid camp host? Can we install a holding tank? Ingrid research camp host pay for possible stipend request to Council Level sites - tent pad and RV. Need parking spots so vehicles are not parked on the road. Need level pick nick table, stationary fire pits. Need directional signage in park. Possible budget request. Whole campground water and sewer hook ups are desirable. 13
Parking, Roads and Trails What has been worked on? Woodard Creek Trail Fairview Trail Speed limit lowered on park road West parking lot improved significantly East parking lot improved some
Next steps? Extend Woodard creek trail up canyon, connect up closer to playground or campground trail Build a fitness loop around the park, and also up into campground Address layout of parking, signage? Organize east and west sides, curb stops on east side. Requires staff time and some parking curb materials Move the road and install new water and sewer infrastructure in the same project Marking for trail/road crossing across to the other side Consider speed bumps, seasonal? Gravel humps? Fix west parking layout and log location Enforce camping rules to eliminate illegal camping on east side on edge or southern edge of parking lot. (this is an operations issue) Ball Fields New fencing, fixed up dugouts, upgraded outfields
Emergency access has been improved. Restrict access to back field by car? Talk to LL. Gate key management? Fix leaning poles. Remove chain that trips people, use some rocks and plan for ADA access Water is pooling up along back side. Can it be used for equipment storage? Do we need to seal the dug outs? Ask contractor Can't cross emergency road well on foot, also hard to walk to restrooms or pavilion. Concession Stand Unresolved Issue! Safety hazard. Flooded. Is it usable? Has been painted Unresolved drainage issues, but better than it was Water is pooling up along back side. Can it be used for equipment storage? If its not being used, what would it cost to upgrade it to a usable storage area? Batting Cage
14 ~ Is PARCAC interested in the city replacing this? NO ~ Is it still needed? NO - LL has purchased one to use at SPARC Little League Storage Painted but unresolved issue Is storage locked or open in winter? Safety issue/kid magnet? Next Steps Fix broken seats in stands Fix drainage for upper ball fields
Fencing Needs re-stretch and re-wired. Held by ropes in spots. Chain link connectors need to be reattached Orange construction fencing needs to be replaced with chain link Larger project: several parks may need fence repairs, may be worth contracting out
City Structures New picnic shelter Complete Old pick nick shelter Moved to a new location Restrooms Needs interior work - missing tiles, etc. Aging structure… replacement timeframe? Playground New playground constructed Old mural replaced
Next Steps? Restrooms: CIP project with roads. Needs depreciation money, leverage LWCF? HART?
Shelters Fix Fire Ring Replace vent cover on old shelter. Budget request? The old shelter needs a new grill Need new bathroom! Locals use it; it should be prioritized
Playground Needs a work party? Work with HoPp to work on groundcover in playground
15 Fix broken playground parts JE email Miranda, schedule a safety walkthrough and ground cover Wood chip depth - is it still in spec? Create a mechanism for ongoing sponsorship to maintain park pieces
Woodard Cr Hydrology Not much progress in this area. fill removal/woodard creek flood retention ponds in upper portion
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To: Parks, Art, Recreation and Culture Advisory Commission From: Julie Engebretsen, Deputy City Planner Date: February 8, 2018 Subject: Woodard Creek Park
Requested Action: Make a motion in support of the proposal layout of Woodard Creek Park.
Kenton Bloom, surveyor, will be making a presentation on Woodard Creek Park at the meeting. Later in the meeting, the Commission will have the opportunity to pass a motion of support for the plan. Commissioners may recall that there is a strip of land that is designated as Woodard Park, along Spruceview Ave, just west of Bartlett St. The adjoining land owner, Marvin Hanson, was a member of the Woodard Creek Coalition, and brought forward the idea of moving lot lines to create a more usable public park area. Mr. Hanson has since passed away, but Kenton is working with the heirs to the estate to bring this park vision to fruition. On the attached preliminary plat, Tract A would become a park dedicated to the City of Homer.
Attachments Bunnell’s Subdivision No 17 2018 Replat Preliminary Plat
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To: Parks, Art, Recreation and Culture Advisory Commission From: Julie Engebretsen, Deputy City Planner Date: February 8, 2018 Subject: HERC proposal
Requested Action: Discuss this three part proposal and make a recommendation to the City Council
After the recent HERC work session with Council, Councilmen Stroozas and Smith came up with the following proposal. Chair Steffy will address it further at the work session and regular meeting, and the Commission can discuss it. The proposal is:
1. Work toward a new facility to replace what the HERC provides now 2. Continuing to use HERC as it is now until its sold 3. Sell the HERC
19 20 Leffler Fighting Systems @ K-Bay Martial Athletics Home of the “LFS-Kali Fight Team” Martial Arts Academy • After School Programs • Fitness • Boxing • Self-Defense 601 East Pioneer Ave. Suite #111. Homer, Alaska. 99603 (907)299-7239 www.KBayMartialAthletics.org (Register online)
Memo: HERC Site Date: 08Feb2018
I was asked by Deb Lowery to give my thoughts on the HERC Site.
This location has a fantastic potential for being an inexpensive community option for activities, education, art, athletics, etc.
Several of the rooms could be sublet out for various entities. The commercial rental market in Homer can be very discouraging for many new businesses. Having a modest rental fee could potentially meet some of the overhead costs for operation. Perhaps the site could be used for smaller organizations and instructors who are not quite yet ready for a large commercial space.
Points of Interest:
Kachemak City has a Community Center that has facilities for recreation. Most communities throughout the country have a Community Rec Center. The HERC Site could potentially become a campus for community activities. The Boys and Girls Club is sorely missed. We do not a community transportation system.
K-Bay Martial Athletics & the LFS-Kali Fight Team Program:
My organization is a community Martial Arts program that services both our youth and adults. We have come together as a result of high overhead costs for facilities. We have seven different methods of Martial Arts and Fitness collaborating in a shared space.
We are an After School Activities program. We are sober facility that promotes healthy lifestyle choices for those in recovery. We support women’s advocacy and empowerment through athletics and self-defense. We service our Veteran population in need of transition through combat sports. We create opportunities for athletic tourism with our tournaments and fight nights. We are inclusive, multigenerational, and a positive mentoring environment. We have a teen rec center next door to us and it is run by one of our Assistant Instructors and his family. Furthermore, the Shotokan Karate Club is the longest running Martial Arts program in Homer. It has been in this town for 40 years and Sensei Martie Krohn has been leading it the past 30 years.
21 Leffler Fighting Systems @ K-Bay Martial Athletics Home of the “LFS-Kali Fight Team” Martial Arts Academy • After School Programs • Fitness • Boxing • Self-Defense 601 East Pioneer Ave. Suite #111. Homer, Alaska. 99603 (907)299-7239 www.KBayMartialAthletics.org (Register online)
Over the years our organization has had to move several times within this community due to economic climate, commercial rental increase, and facility availability. Luckily, we have survived. However, we are in need of a permanent and inexpensive home.
Currently we are a business and our mission is geared toward community building and services. Luckily we are located in the center of town. However, many families are still at a disadvantage due to lack of transportation options.
After School Activities Programs:
Busing – According to the KPBSD they are only authorized to drop children off at “certified day care facilities and non-profit organizations.” Without a community Boys and Girls Club or YMCA many parents are left with their own method of child transportation to whatever facility they choose. With the recent bus schedule change this has become extremely difficult for several families.
The K-Bay Community and Youth Activities Coalition (The Alliance for Healthy Activities) was formed in response to this current community crisis. Several organizations, businesses, Non- profits, and individuals came together to develop solutions for After School Activities. We have found that busing is one of the largest issues. One solution that was proposed is a having one way drop-offs to the various facilities throughout the community where parents could pick up their children after the conclusion of the day’s activities. Furthermore, we discovered to bypass the KPBSD policy on “certified day care facilities and non-profit organizations” we would have to rent up to two buses to meet that need. The cost of that would be around $80,000a year. With our own busing option we could include for profit entities into list of approved drop off sites.
We are currently building a “Map of Activities” for the identified sites in our community.
Currently we have a list of nineteen organizations, non-profits, businesses, and individuals listed with our directory.
If HERC became a functional location for sublet several profit and non-profit entities it could collaborate to share the space. With the help of the KPBSD we could get the policy changed to allow drop-offs after school at that location.
22 Leffler Fighting Systems @ K-Bay Martial Athletics Home of the “LFS-Kali Fight Team” Martial Arts Academy • After School Programs • Fitness • Boxing • Self-Defense 601 East Pioneer Ave. Suite #111. Homer, Alaska. 99603 (907)299-7239 www.KBayMartialAthletics.org (Register online)
The Community:
I believe a grassroots effort could potentially raise capital for the renovation of the HERC site. This is provided that enough inexpensive services and activities could be provided. As a community we can come together and raise money for such things as Karen Hornaday Park’s wonderful playground and SPARC. I believe under the flagship of a community minded mission the HERC could be a feasible option. It will require proper oversight, direction, operation, mission, and vision. This facility does not need to be another city employment option, but the city could be a lease holder for the potential occupants. Furthermore, if money from the city can be allocated annually to support a private entity such as SPARC it can also be used to fund a community ran facility.
Again, I strongly suggest is to make the space available for sublet. Potentially create another special tax during the tourist season to help fund the operation.
I as a private citizen and a business owner I am more willing to see my tax dollars spent on a facility and/or entity that is beneficial for the entire community. However, I recognize that the economic climate during the winter in Homer is very difficult. This is why if anything we should use funds from the tourist season to fund options during the off season. We should create opportunities for sustainability during winter for our locals such as a community recreation center.
During the winter we need more options in Homer to deal with ever growing threat of the opioid crisis, teen homelessness, crime, and alcoholism. If anything that the Iceland Community Model has taught us, to combat isolation and the subsequent consequences of the lack of hometown unity we as a community must take upon ourselves to provide safe and healthy solutions.
Organizations such as mine and those of the AHA Coalition are trying; however we need all the help we can get. Too often fantastic programs and community organizations go away because of funding due to overhead and economic climate. This is what I suspect is the case for the Boys and Girls Club here in Homer.
Having spent my childhood and early twenties outside of Alaska, I have observed how communities succeeded in combating isolation, teen/transitional adult crime and vagrancy, and after school care. It all was centered on affordable community ran programs, recreation and activities facilities, and public transportation.
We can do that in Homer. I can proudly tell you that I am alive today due in part of the availability of programs provided by a community ran rec center. Having been a troubled and homeless teenager a community Martial Arts/Boxing program, YMCA, and several mentors
23 Leffler Fighting Systems @ K-Bay Martial Athletics Home of the “LFS-Kali Fight Team” Martial Arts Academy • After School Programs • Fitness • Boxing • Self-Defense 601 East Pioneer Ave. Suite #111. Homer, Alaska. 99603 (907)299-7239 www.KBayMartialAthletics.org (Register online) gave me the opportunity to live again.
The community of Homer can do that too.
Last, I believe that to invest in the future of our community we must invest in the sustainable opportunities for our locals. Things that are safe, multi-generational, educational, fun, and inclusive will safe Homer. The tourist industry may pay for much of economy. However, it is the year round locals and families that make up this community. Let’s do something for Homer. Let Homer have a Rec Center.
Thank you for inviting my insight on the matter. I and my organization will do our best and more to help create solutions for this community. We are here to stay. If you would like to sit in on one of our meetings for the AHA – Coalition you can contact us on Facebook. We happen to have a meeting on Friday the 9th at The Homer Foundation at 11:30am.
Whatever else this community needs of me, please feel free to contact me.
V/r
Guro Kurt P. Leffler II
Head Coach: LFS-Kali Fight Team Director at K-Bay Martial Athletics
https://www.kbaymartialathletics.org/ https://www.lfskalifightteam.org/ Call/Text: (907)299-7239
Instructor of: - Kali (FMA) Arnis, Escrima, & Silat - USA Boxing Coach - 3rd Dan Tae Kwon Do - Mixed Martial Arts Coaching - Personal Security/Defense Consultant
24 Leffler Fighting Systems @ K-Bay Martial Athletics Martial Arts Academy • After School Programs • Fitness • Boxing • Self-Defense 601 East Pioneer Ave. Suite #111. Homer, Alaska. 99603 (907)299-7239 www.KBayMartialAthletics.org
The LFS-Kali Fight Team Program:
The LFS-Kali Fight Team is an Amateur and Semi-Professional Martial Athletics team. They train at K- Bay Martial Athletics. This team has two divisions, youth and adult.
Goals:
1. To provide a safe, professional, and positive environment for our community. 2. To mentor athletes both youth and adult in coaching, competing, and team management. 3. Represent the can-do spirit of our proud community.
Staff:
The success of this program is achieved through the hard work and dedication of its members under the guidance and mentoring of Guro “Coach” Kurt P. Leffler II and assistant coaches Bryan Mann, Dennis Mackulin, and Thomas Mealer III.
Summary:
This is a comprehensive beginner-to-competitor fighting fitness program. If you just want to train, learn, have fun, and get into shape this a great opportunity to join a family friendly community. You are not required to compete. However, an athlete has an opportunity after an 8 month probationary training period to be allowed to compete as an official member of the LFS- Kali Fight Team.
We are happy to train youth and adult, men and women, beginners and advanced. Everyone is equal under the LFS-Kali Crest. We strongly believe in the power of mentoring and being the example of strength and positivity. Our family motto is “Memor Quisnam Vos Es” it means “Remember Who You Are.” Here as part of the LFS-Kali Fight Team, you become part of family and a community trying to become better men and women in the pursuit of peace.
Curriculum:
The LFS-Kali Fight Team Program includes competitive Martial Athletics, Fitness, Self-Defense and Martial Arts Vocational skills development. We provide a “Train-the-Trainer” program for life after the ring. We do so by teaching our students and athletes to become leaders, instructors, and team managers. Specifically under the USA Boxing program we can train athletes to become coaches, referees, judges, and trainers. We require annual registration and testing for athletes who desire to become part of the Coaching Staff.
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Our Martial Athletics curriculum includes:
LFS-Kali –Fighting & Fitness Fundamentals (Beginners) LFS-Kali –AM Conditioning (All Levels) LFS-Kali –Fight Team Practice (Adults) Muay Thai & Kickboxing (Youth & Adult) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Youth & Adult) LFS-Kali – Edged & Impact Weapon - Self Defense (Adults)
Q. What does a typical night of practice look like?
A. Practice starts with personal warmups before group conditioning and drilling. Generally, our members start with light jump rope, battle-rope, shadowboxing, or tire-work for 3rounds of 3minutes. Formal warm ups begin shortly thereafter. By 6:30 everyone should be geared up and warm to begin the days drills and lessons.
Practice Timeline: 6:00-6:30PM – Warm ups and personal work. 6:30-7:30PM – Daily drills lessons. 7:30-7:45PM - Cooldown Conditioning (10rounds of 1min – Ab work and stretching) 7:45-8:00PM- Fight House maintenance and cleanup.
Here is a typical weekly breakdown: Monday- Heavy Bag work, partner work and sweat! Tuesday-Technical drills, clinch work, and light sparring. Wednesday- Kicks, Kicks, Kicks Thursday- Free Sparring & Submissions Friday- Bring a friend to the gym day and work Pads.
_____LFS-Kali –Fighting & Fitness Fundamentals (Beginners) Monday & Wednesday 10:00-11:30AM
This is our primary introductory group fitness class. This is a beginner’s introduction to Martial Athletics, Boxing, Kickboxing, Fitness, and Movement. This course is designed to explore movement and fitness while boxing and kickboxing. This is a cardio/fitness class and is not intended to produce competitive martial athletes. This class is our most basic course and is a great workout. If you are first starting out, this class is a great class to take.
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_____LFS-Kali –AM Conditioning (All Levels) Monday/Wednesday/ Friday 8:00-9:30AM
This early morning conditioning program is intended for all adults under the LFS-Kali Fight Team Program. We run a group intensive circuit training program. The intention is to bring together all our adult programs in the shared activity of Early Morning Physical Fitness. Everyone from our Pro-Level fighters to our introductory level beginners will work and sweat together at the same time. The intention is team building and group comradery through a shared physical event.
_____LFS-Kali –Fight Team Practice (Adults) Monday-Friday 6:00-8:00PM
This is the primary practice time to hone tactics, technique, and really learn the science of fighting. We tie all elements of Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, and Wrestling, in this comprehensive Mixed Martial Arts program. You are not required to compete. However, an athlete has an opportunity after an 8 month probationary training period to be allowed to compete as an official member of the LFS-Kali Fight Team.
_____Muay Thai & Kickboxing (Youth & Adult) Monday-Friday 6:00-8:00PM
Muay Thai is a form of hard martial art practiced in large parts of the world, including Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries. The art is similar to others in Southeast Asia such as: pradal serey in Cambodia, lethwei in Myanmar, tomoi in Malaysia, and Lao boxing in Laos.
Mr. Thomas and his family recently have moved to Homer from Atlanta, Georgia. Here is some history about the Martial Athletic background of this athlete.
As a child, he pursued gymnastics in the hope of joining the circus one day and traveling the world. In 2001, Thomas decided to try his hand at boxing in Chicago. After returning to Atlanta, he studied under Kru Khunpon Dechkampu & Kru Chike Lindsay from Bangkok boxing & fitness. There Thomas was turned into a highly technical Thai Boxer and fitness instructor.
_____Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Youth & Adult)
We are proud to announce we are adding Brazilian Jiu-jitsu to the program list here at K-Bay Martial Athletics.
Leading this program is Homer's own, Mr. Dennis Mackulin.
He has been actively involved in Martial Arts for well over 30 years. He acquired a Black Belt in American Kenpo in 1983. He ran the Lakewood, Ohio Kenpo School for 2 years.
He has been a student of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2006. He was awarded a blue belt in 2014 under the
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legendary Luis Heredia of Maui Jiu Jitsu. He has had the privilege of rolling with Grandmaster Relson Gracie, the oldest son of the late Grandmaster Helio Gracie, Royler Gracie and some very high level grapplers at Maui Jiu Jitsu.
We will be offering this on a every other Saturday basis as we build this program.
_____LFS-Kali – Edged & Impact Weapon - Self Defense (Adults) Monday &Wednesday 5:00-6:00PM
FMA is a complete fighting method that covers everything from hand-to-hand striking via punches and kicks, grappling and takedowns, and of course a wide variety of short range to long range weapons. Guro Kurt has been actively studying this method for over 20 years.
The purpose of this program is to teach counter offensive skills for use in a self-defense scenario. This is class is the adult version of the Mandirigmas Program. Using Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) techniques and methodologies a student will learn to defend against and use a variety of edged (Knives), impact (Batons), and alternative weapons.
Starting age for youth students is 14 years old.
The curriculum is centered on the usage of swords and daggers. Students use rubber, wood, and aluminum knives and machetes. Additionally, foam rubber batons will be used in class. This program uses the training concept of understanding how to defend against a knife/weapon; “one must be trained on how a knife/weapon will be used.”
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Competition Policy:
We are family ran Martial Arts and Athletics organization with 5 generations of history. Professionalism, Character, Integrity, and Honor are extremely important to us. Being part of this organization is much more than personal achievement. When we say “Remember who you are” we are also reminding our athletes whom they represent. That includes their community, sponsors, fellow athletes, coaches, and family. As professionals, we require our athletes to represent this team and community with dignity and respect. It is expected of Team members to volunteer to work as staff members for local competitions. We operate on an A-Team and B-Team schedule. This allows athletes time off between fights for a myriad of reasons. The purpose of having an athlete volunteer to be an event staff member is to give them an introduction to the event production process and be part of support role of the organization. Not every athlete will have a long competition career. This gives them an opportunity to continue being involved with the organization when the time comes to “hang up the gloves.”
Prior to competition a perspective athlete of the LFS-Kali Fight Team is required to do the following:
Mandatory Training Period & Volunteer work
1. Work as a Volunteer staff member at a one of our local events. a) Fight Staff role and assignments vary. This is a 12/hr minimum 2. 8 month probationary training period 3. 4 month fight camp prior to competition with consistent attendance to practice a) Most of our fighters train a minimum of 3-4 times per week with most training 4+ days per week.
Medical and Documentation
4. Full medical screening with bloodwork 5. Team Member Registration and Management Contract Signed 6. $25 Cornering fee and/or % of fight purse per competition for equipment. 7. Youth Athletes – Annual registration with USABoxing
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Competition Policy (continued)
Legal and Character:
8. No fighting outside the gym 9. No criminal activity and/or charges 10. No Drug or Alcohol related criminal offenses 11. No domestic abuse or violence related criminal offenses
*Any/all violations will be treated on a per-case basis. Every athlete will have an opportunity to have sit- down discussion with the coaching staff to explore options and solutions. Punishment may include expulsion and banning from the LFS-Kali Fight Team Program and gym membership revoked without refund. Forfeiture of fight pay from competition. And possibly criminal charges filed.
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Our mission: We are a community where care and healing can begin by choosing healthy lifestyle choices. We will strive to provide a positive mentoring environment for our youth and community to achieve peace through physical activity and service.
Vision: The ultimate goal of this organization is to be a destination Olympic and Professional training facility for athletics. We will be a community resource center for education, recreation and fitness.
Goals: 1. Build our own training facility and/or campus. 2. Build a dormitory annex for to complement our programs for peoples at risk (Youth, Families, and Veterans.) 3. Become a 501c3 Non-profit organization so we can become an accredited Olympic Training Center for Martial Arts. 4. Become a destination training location for athletic tourism.
We believe: [That] If we are strong in mind, body, spirit we will better serve our community. We will first work to achieve peace in oneself by problem solving through our pain by learning self-control. In our approach this is done by adhering to the principles and philosophies of the Martial Arts Warrior way of life and physical disciplines of the Martial Sciences. By learning self-discipline we will have power over our fears of failure so that we will find a positive purpose in this world.
Welcome to our Martial Arts Community here a K-Bay Martial Athletics. I and your teammates and coaches look forward to being part of your Martial Fitness journey.
Sincerely,
Guro - Kurt P. Leffler II Head Coach & Director
“Memor Quisnam Vos Es!”
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TO: Parks, Art, Recreation and Culture Advisory Commission FROM: Julie Engebretsen, Deputy City Planner DATE: January 31, 2018 SUBJECT: 2018 Draft Land Allocation Plan
Background The Land Allocation Plan is a catalogue of City owned properties. Each year, the City Council reviews and approves which city properties should be made available for lease through the Land Allocation Plan. Sometimes Council decides to sell lands, or the Administration brings forward any land management issues that need to be addressed. Each Commission provides comments by memorandum to the Council. Council will consider the comments, and then passes a resolution adopting the draft plan for the year. Typical actions include leasing lands, selling lands, or providing direction to staff on land management problems and opportunities.
Most City leasing occurs on the Spit and at the airport terminal. The Port and Harbor Commission usually provides the most detailed comments about the Spit, as they typically are most familiar with area operations and long term leases.
Changes to the Land Allocation plan: With Council approval, the lots on page A-2 will be moved to Port Facilities in section C. These lands are not available for long term lease per previous Council resolutions. But they can be leased for short term use under the Port Tariff. The airport is now included, to increase transparency on airport leases and business opportunities.
Requested Actions: 1. Recommend any lands the City should offer for lease, that are not already in Section A. 2. Comment on the Lease Committee recommendations
Lease committee recommendations: Make Lot 11 available for lease (A-2). Currently other than the tower lease, the lot is only available for short-term lease.
Include the following information on each applicable lot: Prior to a long-term lease the site is appraised. The appraised lease rates for uplands is approximately $0.90 per square, per annum. Lease rates vary, so contact the Harbor Office at 907-235-3160.
Attachment: 2018 Draft Land Allocation Plan
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Adopted by Resolution 18-XX
Parking Management on the Homer Spit
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Table of Contents
Sections A. Lands Available For Lease B. Leased Lands C. Port Facilities D. City Facilities and other city lands E. Parks, Green space, cemeteries F. Bridge Creek Lands G. Conservation Easement Lands
Index—City lands listed by parcel number (not included in draft) Appendix - Homer Harbor Map
Note: Any lands not included in this document are listed in the previous version of the Land Allocation Plan, and their designations carry forward to this plan.
36 A-1 Section A Lands available for lease
The following lots, and select areas within the Homer Airport, are available for lease in 2018. Lease procedures follow the City of Homer Lease Policy, and City Code.
Lots 4-12
Overslope Areas
37 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Available for Lease A-2
Lots 4-11 Homer Spit No 5
4 6 8
11
Chip Pad
Designated Use: Lease Lands Acquisition History: Area: 6.47 acres. Small lots are 0.67 acres, large Parcel Number: 181032 23-30 lot is 1.78 acres 2012 Assessed Value: $1,742,400. Smaller lots valued at $189,700. One large lot valued at $414,500 Legal Description: Homer Spit Subdivision No. 5 Lots 4 through 11
Zoning: Marine Industrial Infrastructure: Water, sewer, paved road access Address:
Not available for long term lease. Used for seasonal summer parking. May be available for short term winter leases.
Resolution 2007-051: Lots 4-10, the RFP process should be delayed until the master parking plan is developed. The East Harbor expansion should be considered. Lot 11: should be held in reserve to attract a container ship/barge operation and/or an industrial support base to the Port of Homer. This should be a long term lease.
Resolution 10-35(A) prepare a plan for organized parking and fee collection. Resolution 14-041, Lots 9, 10 and 11 are available for short term lease only. Resolution 15-030(A) A portion of lot 11 to be available for long term cell tower lease.
Finance Dept. Code:
38 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Available for Lease A-3 Homer Airport Terminal
Designated Use: Airport Acquisition History:
Finance Dept. Code:
39 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Available for Lease A-4
Concrete Pad
Designated Use: Lease Acquisition History: Area: 5 acres Parcel Number: 18103220
2012 Assessed Value: $1,487,100 (Land: $947,100, Structure/Improvements: $540,000) Legal Description: Homer Spit Subdivision no 5 Lot 12
Zoning: Marine Industrial Infrastructure: Water, sewer, paved road access Address: 4380 Homer Spit Road
40 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Available for Lease A-5
Overslope Harbor Lease Areas
Designated Use: Lease Resolution 17-33 Area: Parcel Number:
Legal Description:
Zoning: Marine Commercial and Small Boat Harbor Overlay Infrastructure: Address:
41 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Available for Lease A-6
Lots 9A, 10A
Designated Use: Leased Acquisition History: Area: 1.05 acres (0.52 and 0.53 acres) Parcel Number: 18103477, 78
2012 Assessed Value: Land value $312,200 Legal Description: T 7S R 13W SEC 1 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 2007136 HOMER SPIT REPLAT 2006 LOT 9-A and 10A
Zoning: Marine Industrial Infrastructure: Water, sewer, gas, Spit Trail, Address: paved road access
Former Manley building lots.
Finance Dept. Code:
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B-1 Section B Leased Lands
These lands are under lease. Leases are based on a current market appraisal provided by a professional appraiser. The Kenai Peninsula Borough tax assessment is given as infor- mation only. It is not the basis for lease negotiations or fees. The KPB tax assessor takes into account the duration of the lease. Therefore, when a lease is expiring, the value of the land to the tenant goes down. On leased land, the KPB assessor is NOT showing market value of the land; they use a different measure to create a taxable land value. The tenant pays property tax to the City and Borough. See the Lease Policy Manual for fur- ther information. Individual lease files contain information on rents and formal agree- ments.
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-3
Homer Harbor, Sportshed
Designated Use: Leased Land Acquisition History:
Area: 1.6 acres Parcel Number:18103105
2012 Assessed Value: $338,500 (Land: $155,800 Structure: $182,700) Legal Description: HM0890034 T06S R13W S35 HOMER SPIT SUB AMENDED LOT 5
Zoning: Marine Commercial Wetlands: None Infrastructure: Paved road, water and sewer. Address: 3815 Homer Spit Road
Leased to: Sportshed/Homer Enterprises. Resolution 09-25(S), 09-76(S) Sublease Expiration: 2029 two 5 year options
Storm damage, fall 2014, resulted in partial collapse and removal of part of one building.
Finance Dept. Code:
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-4
Pier One Theater
Designated Use: Fishing Lagoon Acquisition History: Ordinance 83-26. Purchase from World Seafood. Area: 11.27 acres Parcel Number: 18103117
2012 Assessed Value: $1,719,900 (Land: $1,568,000 Structure: $151,900) Legal Description: HM0940043 T06S R13W S35 TRACT 1-A THE FISHIN HOLE SUB NO 2
Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Water, sewer, paved road access Address: 3854 Homer Spit Road This is a large parcel that is used several ways. Dredge spoils dewatering and storage, winter barge haul out activity City RV park/campground, and access to the only public RV dump on the spit Pier One Theater Lease. Theater leases the building only; not the land. Resolution 89-36A.
Resolution 2011-37(A): Develop a plan which will consider designation of a 10,000 sq. ft. portion to make the land available for Request for Proposals. (in progress)
Resolution 13-020: Designated the north east corner of the lot for use as a trailhead for the Kachemak Bay Water Trail.
Leased to: Pier One Theater Resolution 2016– 118, 5 Year lease.
Finance Dept. Code:
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-5
Bob’s Trophy Charters
Pier One Theater
Harbor
Designated Use: Lease Acquisition History: Ord 1983-26. Purchased from World Seafood Area: 0.15 acres or 6,692 sq ft Parcel Number:18103118
2012 Assessed Value: $117,700 Land $57,300 Structure $60,400 Legal Description: HM0940043 T06S R13W S35 TRACT 1-B THE FISHIN HOLE SUB NO 2
Zoning: Marine Commercial Wetlands: None Infrastructure: Paved road, water and sewer. Address: 3978 Homer Spit Road
Leased to: Kachemak Corporation (Bob’s Trophy Charters) Expiration: March 31, 2018, no options Resolution 16-116 authorized a new lease with the new owner for 20 years twith two 5 year options.. Lease expires 2036.
Finance Dept. Code: 400.600.4650
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-6
Designated Use: Leased Lands Acquisition History: Ord 83-26 purchase from World Seafood Area: 0.18 acres Parcel Number: 18103119
2012 Assessed Value: $123,100 (Land: $66,600 Structure $56,800) Legal Description: HM0940043 T06S R13W S35 TRACT 1-C THE FISHIN HOLE SUB NO 2
Zoning: Marine Commercial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Water, sewer, paved road access Address: 1114 Freight Dock Road
Leased to: L.H. and Marcia Pierce. Sportsman Supply/RV Expiration: April 1, 2038,.
Finance Dept. Code: 400.600.4650
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-7
Lot 21 SVT Ferry
Designated Use: Leased Lands Acquisition History: Area: 0.32 acres Parcel Number: 18103240
2012 Assessed Value: $105,000 Legal Description: Homer Spit No 5 Lot 21
Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Water, sewer, paved road access Address: 4323 Freight Dock Road
Leased to: Seldovia Village Tribe, for Kachemak Bay Ferry Resolution 10-41. Expiration May 31, 2030, two 5 year options
Finance Dept. Code: 400.600.4650
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-8
Coast Guard
Designated Use: Leased to USCG Acquisition History: Area: 0.34 acres Parcel Number: 18103218
2012 Assessed Value: $567,300 (Land: $105,000 Structure: $462,300) Legal Description: Homer Spit Four subdivision Lot 2
Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Water, sewer, paved road access Address: 4373 Freight Dock Rd
Leased to: USCG Lease Renewal Options: None Expiration: September 30, 2026
Finance Dept. Code:
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-9
Crooked Hook Restaurant
Designated Use: Leased Land Acquisition History:
Area: 12,700 sq ft Parcel Number:18103316
2012 Assessed Value: $543,400 (Land: $97,100 Structure: $446,300) Legal Description: HM0890034 T07S R13W S01 HOMER SPIT SUB AMENDED LOT 19
Zoning: Marine Commercial Wetlands: None Infrastructure: Paved road, water and sewer Address: 4262 Homer Spit Road
Leased to: Harbor Bar & Grill Expiration: Lease expires 2/1/2046, no options.
Finance Dept. Code:
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-10
Salty Dawg
Designated Use: Leased Lands Acquisition History: Area: 0.23 acres Parcel Number: 18103309
2009 Assessed Value: $238,200 (Land: $80,700 Structure: $157,500) Legal Description: HM0890034 T07S R13W S01 HOMER SPIT SUB AMENDED LOT 30
Zoning: Marine Commercial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Water, sewer, paved road access Address: 4390 Homer Spit Road
Leased to: John Warren, Salty Dawg Expiration: 1/31/2026. No options.
Finance Dept. Code:
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-11
Happy Face Restaurant and Sportsman Marine
Designated Use: Leased Land Acquisition History:
Area: 24,639 sq ft (0.57 acres) Parcel Number:18103432
2012 Assessed Value: $619,800 (Land: $166,700 Structure: $453,100) Legal Description: HM0890034 T07S R13W S01 HOMER SPIT AMENDED LOT 32
Zoning: Marine Commercial Wetlands: None Infrastructure: Paved road, water and sewer. Address: 4400 Homer Spit Road
Leased to: Happy Face Restaurant and Sportsman Marine Expiration: 5/15/2034. Two, 5 year options.
Finance Dept. Code:
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-12
South Central Radar
Designated Use: Leased Land Acquisition History: Area: 0.2 acres Parcel Number: 18103431
2012 Assessed Value: $162,900 (Land: $72,100 Structure: $90,800) Legal Description: HM0920050 T07S R13W S01 HOMER SPIT SUB NO TWO AMD LOT 88-1
Zoning: Marine Commercial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Water, sewer, paved road access Address: 4406 Homer Spit Road
Leased to: Mark & Laura Zeiset dba South Central Radar Expiration: 11/1/2022, two additional 5 year renewal options
Finance Dept. Code:
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-13
Yourkowski Lease
Designated Use: Leased Lands Acquisition History: Area: 0.29 acres Parcel Number: 18103442
2012 Assessed Value: $277,500 (Land: $97,100 Structure: $180,400) Legal Description: HM0920050 T07S R13W S01 HOMER SPIT SUB NO TWO AMENDED LOT 88-2
Zoning: Marine Commercial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Water, sewer, paved road access Address: 4460 Homer Spit Road
Leased to: Mike Yourkowski Lease Renewal Options: one 10 year renewal option. Expiration: 11/30/15, plus renewal option. Leaseholder is exercising options.
Finance Dept. Code:
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-14
Dockside Two
Designated Use: Leased Land Acquisition History:
Area: 7,749 sq ft. (0.18 acres) Parcel Number:18103443
2012 Assessed Value: $115,400 (Land: $66,300, Structure: $49,100) Legal Description: HM0920050 T07S R13W S01 HOMER SPIT SUB NO TWO AMENDED LOT 88-3
Zoning: Marine Commercial Wetlands: None Infrastructure: Paved road, water and sewer. Address: 4470 Homer Spit Road
Leased to: William Sullivan dba Dockside Two dba Kachemak Bay Seafoods Expiration: 2027, no options.
Finance Dept. Code:
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-15
Alaska Custom Seafoods, Inc.
Designated Use: Leased land Acquisition History:
Area: 0.31 acres, or 13,383 sq ft Parcel Number:18103444 2012 Assessed Value: $222,400 Land Value - $102,400 Structure Value - $120,000 Legal Description: HM0920050 T07S R13W S01 HOMER SPIT SUB NO TWO AMENDED LOT 88-4
Zoning: Marine Commercial Wetlands: None Infrastructure: Paved road, water and sewer. Address: 4474 Homer Spit Road
Leased to: Brad Faulkner DBA Alaska Custom Seafoods, Inc. Expires 2043.
Finance Dept. Code:
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-16
Chapple - Homer Spit RV Park
Designated Use: Leased Land Acquisition History:
Area: 192,970 sq ft Parcel Number:18103402, 03
2009 Assessed Value: Total: $593,400 Land: $474,600 Structures: $118,800 Legal Description: HM0890034 T07S R13W S01 HOMER SPIT SUB AMENDED LOT 50. HM0890034 T07S R13W S01 HOMER SPIT SUB AMENDED LOT 49 EXCLUDING THAT PORTION AS PER LICENSE AGREEMENT 205/928. Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: None Infrastructure: Paved road, water and sewer. Address: 4535 Homer Spit Road
Leased to: John & Margaret Chapple. Homer Spit Campground Expiration: 12/31/2026, two addition 3 year options.
Finance Dept. Code: 400.600.4650
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-17
Fish Factory, LLC
Designated Use: Leased Land Acquisition History:
Area: 27,470 sq ft (0.63 acres) Parcel Number:18103421
2012 Assessed Value: $841,900 (Land: $180,600 Structure: $661,300) Legal Description: HM0900052 T07S R13W S01 CITY OF HOMER PORT INDUSTRIAL NO 3 LOT 12-A1 Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: None Infrastructure: Paved road, water and sewer. Address: 800 Fish Dock Road
Leased to: Fish Factory, LLC Expiration: 3/31/2020 with two 10 year options
Finance Dept. Code:
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-18
Lot 12C
Designated Use: Lease land Acquisition History: Area: 0.79 Acres Parcel Number: 18103452
2012 Assessed Value: $802,000 (Land: $216,400 Structure: $586,300) Legal Description: City of Homer Port Industrial No 2 Lot 12C
Zoning: Marine Industrial Infrastructure: Water, sewer, paved road access Address: 4501 Ice Dock Road
Leased by Resolution 2008-37 to Harbor Leasing (Auction Block) Expiration: 3/31/2028 Options: two additional 5 year options
Finance Dept. Code:
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-19
Lot 13B Coal Point Park Harbor
Designated Use: Lease Acquisition History: Area: 0.52 acres Parcel Number: 18103425
2012 Assessed Value: $194,400 Legal Description: City of Homer Port Industrial Subdivision No 2 Lot 13B
Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Water, sewer, paved/gravel road Address: Fish Dock Road access
Former Porpoise Room lot. Fisheries use encouraged but not required.
Resolution 14-043, 20 year lease with two five year options. Snug Harbor. Expiration: 4/30/2034
Finance Dept. Code:
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-20
Icicle Seafoods
Designated Use: Leased Land Acquisition History: Area: 1.49 acres Parcel Number: 18103419
2012 Assessed Value: $534,900 (Land: $359,600 Structure: $175,300) Legal Description: HM0890034 T07S R13W S01 HOMER SPIT SUB AMENDED ADL 18009 LOT 41 (ADL 18009) Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Water, sewer, paved road access Address: 842 Fish Dock Road
Leased to: Icicle Seafoods, Inc Expiration: 2037 with options..
Finance Dept. Code:
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-21
Fuel Dock at Coal Point
Designated Use: Leased Land Acquisition History:
Area: 0.07 acres Parcel Number:18103427
2012 Assessed Value: $476,100 (Land: $31,100 Structure: $476,100) Legal Description: HM0890034 T07S R13W S01 HOMER SPIT SUB AMENDED THAT PORTION OF COAL POINT MONUMENT PARK AS PER LEASE AGREEMENT 187 @ 921 Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: None Infrastructure: Paved road, water and sewer. Address: 843 Fish Dock Road
Leased to: Harbor Enterprises/Terminal Oil Sales. Coal Point Fuel Dock. Expiration: 11/30/2018. No options left.
Finance Dept. Code:
63
CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-22
Kachemak Port Services
Designated Use: Leased Land. Also includes the Port Maintenance Shop and a large tank. Acquisition History: Area: 2.23 acres Parcel Number: 18103404 (Lease is for a small portion of the lot) 2012 Assessed Value: 1,540,500 ($Land: $496,500 Structure: $1,044,000) Legal Description: HM0890034 T07S R13W S01 HOMER SPIT SUB AMENDED LOT 48 EXCLUDING THAT PORTION AS PER LICENSE AGREEMENT 190 @ 98 Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Water, sewer, paved road access Address: 4667 Homer Spit Road Leased to: ACS MACTel lease: Expires 11/21/2033 with two additional one year options. (875 sq ft lease)
Alaska Marine Highway lease: Alaska Marine Highway System to built a warehouse to support ferry operations, summer 2011. Lease expires 2060. (16,000 sq ft leased)
The Port Maintenance Shop is on this lot, and a large water tank, and other accessory structures.
Finance Dept. Code:
64
CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-23
US Coast Guard Lot 20
Designated Use: Lease Acquisition History:
Area: 0.35 acres Parcel Number: 18103445
2012 Assessed Value: $112,800 Legal Description: Portion of Government Lot 20
Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Water, sewer, paved road access Address: 4688 Homer Spit Road
Leased to: US Coast Guard. Lease expires September 30, 2023 Resolution 15-009 approved an additional 20 year lease.
Finance Dept. Code:
65
CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-24
Hickory Lease
See page B-25. This lease is a portion of the Pioneer Dock.
West trestle of the Pioneer Dock, for mooring and parking on west trestle and Lot 45A.
Leased to: Coast Guard. Expiration September 30, 2022. DTCG89-03-L-J-DL-034.
Finance Dept. Code:
66
CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-25
State Ferry Lease
Designated Use: Ferry Terminal and Staging Acquisition History: Quitclaim Deed to KPPUDIST #1 2/18/64: Orig Cert filed between KPPUD and BLM for Harbor use for 25 years on 7/29/55. Area: 1.83 acres or 79,799 sq ft Parcel Number:18103447
2012 Assessed Value: $1,076,900 ($423,800 Land, $653,100 Structure) Legal Description: HM0930049 T07S R13W S01 HOMER SPIT SUB NO 6 VELMA'S ADDN LOT 45-A
Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: None Infrastructure: Paved road, water and sewer. Address: 4690 Homer Spit Road
Leased to: Alaska Marine Highway Expiration: April 30, 2060 MOA on file regarding ferry terminal and city maintenance shop.
Finance Dept. Code:
67
CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-26
Harbor Enterprises, Inc.
Designated Use: Leased Land (Fuel tanks for fuel dock) Acquisition History:
Area: 20,000 sq ft (0.459 acres) Parcel Number:18103260
2012 Assessed Value: $361,800 (Land: $140,400 Structure: $221,400) Legal Description: HM0970072 T07S R13W S01 HOMER SPIT NO 6 8-E-1
Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: None Infrastructure: Paved road, water and sewer. Address: 4607 Freight Dock Road
Leased to: Harbor Enterprises/Terminal Oil Sales Resolution 16-031(S) 20 yr lease
Finance Dept. Code:
68 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Available for Lease B-27
Lot 19
Designated Use: Lease (Resolution 09-33) Acquisition History:
Area: 0.96 acres, 0.32 acres Parcel Number: 181032 38
2012 Assessed Value: $105,000 Legal Description: Homer Spit No 5 Lots 19
Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: paved road, water and sewer
Notes: Leased to Fortune Sea LLC, 10 year lease expires 4/30/2023
Finance Dept. Code:
69
Section C
Port Facilities
70 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Port Facilities C-1
Homer Harbor
Designated Use: Homer Small Boat Harbor Acquisition History: Reso 99-51 Reconveyed from ACOE
Area: 72.94 Parcel Number: 18103214
2015 Assessed Value: $808,200 Legal Description: T 6S R 13W SEC 35 T 6S R 13W SEC 36 T 7S R 13W SEC 1 T 7S R 13W SEC 2 HM 0920050 HOMER SPIT SUB NO TWO AMENDED SMALL BOAT HARBOR SEWARD MERIDIAN Zoning: Marine Commercial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: floats, road access, water and sewer
Notes:
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71 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Port Facilities C-2
R 5
R 4 Harbor Parking
R 3 Restrooms Fish clean- ing tables
Designated Use: Parking Acquisition History:
Area: 3.12 acres Parcel Number: 181033 18-22, 24
2015 Assessed Value: $1,055,000 (Land: $885,600, Structures: $169,400) Legal Description: T 7S R 13W SEC 1 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 0890034 HOMER SPIT SUB AMENDED LOT 13-17, HM 0910003 HOMER SPIT SUB NO TWO SEWARD MERIDIAN LOT 12A Zoning: Marine Commercial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Paved road, gas, Spit Trail, water and sewer, public restrooms
Notes: New restrooms at Ramp 5 constructed 2015/2016
Finance Dept. Code:
72 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Port Facilities C-3
Boat Ramp and Trailer Parking
Restrooms Restrooms
Fish Cleaning Tables R 6
Designated Use: Boat ramp and trailer parking Acquisition History: Area: 8.32 acres Parcel Number: 181032 47-58, 18103216
2015 Assessed Value: $1,999,000 Legal Description: Homer Spit Sub No 5 Lots 28-37, Homer Spit Sub No 2 Amended Lot G-8
Zoning: Marine Industrial, over slope area is Wetlands: N/A Marine Commercial Infrastructure: paved road, gas, water and sewer, public restrooms
Notes: Includes boat launch (reconstructed in 2016), Spit Trail, boat trailer parking, two public restrooms and over slope area along the harbor.
Resolution 2007-51: Lots 14-35, RFP process should be delayed until the master parking plan and over slope development standards and issues are dealt with.
Finance Dept. Code:
73 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Port Facilities C-4
Summer boat trailer parking Lots 1,2,3
Designated Use: Acquisition History:
Area: 1.98 acres Parcel Number: 181032-21,22,31
2015 Assessed Value: $562,300 Legal Description: T 6S R 13W SEC 35 T 6S R 13W SEC 36 HM 0930012 HOMER SPIT SUB NO 5 SEWARD MERIDIAN LOT 1,2,3 Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: paved road, gas, water and sewer, Barge ramp
Notes:
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74 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Port Facilities C-5
Port Use Lots 14-27
Lot 20
Designated Use: Port Use Acquisition History:
Area: 3.16 acres Parcel Number: 18103233-37, 41-46
2015 Assessed Value: $1,816,300 Legal Description: Homer Spit No 5 Lots 14-18, 22-27
Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: paved road, gas, Spit Trail, water and sewer
Notes: Resolution 2007-51: Lots 14-35, RFP process should be delayed until the master parking plan and over slope development standards and issues are dealt with.
The office completed in 2015 is on lots 22 and 23.
Lot 20 reserved for future travel lift Resolution 13-032
Finance Dept. Code:
75 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Port Facilities C-6
Deep water dock staging
Designated Use: Deep water dock staging Acquisition History:
Area: 2.08 acres Parcel Number: 18103232
2015 Assessed Value: $469,600 Legal Description: T 6S R 13W SEC 36 T 7S R 13W SEC 1 HM 0930012 HOMER SPIT SUB NO 5 SEWARD MERIDIAN LOT 13 Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: paved road, gas, water and sewer
Notes: Resolution 2007-51 Lot 13: Continue its current use as gear storage and cargo staging for Deep Water Dock cargo.
Finance Dept. Code:
76 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Port Facilities C-7
Lot 8-D-1 Truck staging
Designated Use: Commercial Truck Staging Acquisition History: Area: 1.12 acres Parcel Number: 18103259
2015 Assessed Value: $301,800 Legal Description: T 7S R 13W SEC 1 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 0970072 HOMER SPIT NO 6 8-D-1
Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Gravel road access, water and sewer
Notes:
Resolution 2007-51: Lot 8D1 should be reserved for a marine related business which could include a petroleum products tank farm and a pipeline out to the (expanded) Deep Water Dock. This lot to be RFP’s at the appropriate time for this type of marine support activity.
2014 construction of guard shack for Deep Water Dock, restrooms and picnic facility, completion of Spit Trail, and paved the lot for dock staging.
Finance Dept. Code:
77 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Port Facilities C-8
Restrooms Parking Boathouse
Designated Use: Parking, restrooms and boathouse (Reso 16-043) Acquisition History:
Area: 0.93 acres Parcel Number: 18103397
2009 Assessed Value: $446,700 (Land: $358,900 Structures: $107,800) Legal Description: Homer Spit Subdivision Amended Homer Boathouse Replat Lot 28-A
Zoning: Marine Commercial Infrastructure: Paved road, gas, water and sewer
Restrooms built in 1974. Property was part of a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant in 1972, Project #02-00072. Land may be required to remain parkland in perpetuity.
Former site of Harbormaster Office. Boat house construction scheduled for 2017/18 on a portion of the property.
Finance Dept. Code:
78 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Port Facilities C-9
Spit Parking
Designated Use: Parking and Access Acquisition History:
Area: 0.6 acres Parcel Number: 18103441
2015 Assessed Value: $173,700 Legal Description: T 7S R 13W SEC 1 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 0920050 HOMER SPIT SUB NO TWO AMENDED PARKING AND ACCESS AREA
Zoning: Marine Commercial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Paved road
Notes:
Provides parking for adjacent businesses, and harbor access.
Finance Dept. Code:
79 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Port Facilities C-10
Lot 49
Homer Spit Road
Designated Use: Main Dock Staging Acquisition History: Area: 2 acres Parcel Number: 18103403
2015 Assessed Value: $712,000 Legal Description: T 7S R 13W SEC 1 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 0890034 HOMER SPIT SUB AMENDED LOT 49
Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Paved road, gas, water and sewer
Notes:
Resolution 2007-51: Continue to use for dredge material dewatering.
Finance Dept. Code:
80 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Port Facilities C-11
Lot 49
Homer Spit Road
Designated Use: Main Dock Staging Acquisition History: Area: 2 acres Parcel Number: 18103403
2015 Assessed Value: $712,000 Legal Description: T 7S R 13W SEC 1 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 0890034 HOMER SPIT SUB AMENDED LOT 49
Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Paved road, gas, water and sewer
Notes:
Resolution 2007-51: Continue to use for dredge material dewatering.
Finance Dept. Code:
81 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Port Facilities C-12
Lot 12 B
Designated Use: Leased Lands Acquisition History: Area: 0.68 acres Parcel Number: 18103451
2009 Assessed Value: $265,300 Legal Description: City of Homer Port Industrial Subdivision No 4 Lot 12-B
Zoning: Marine Industrial Infrastructure: Water, sewer, paved road access Address:
Parcel has the fish grinder on it, and possibly a short term lease for storage from neighboring business. The whole parcel is not readily available for a long term lease.
Resolution 09-33: Remove Lot 12-B City of Homer Port Industrial Subdivision No 4 from lots that may be leased until the drainage issues are resolved.
Resolution 10-21: Administration is directed to address the drainage problems and usage of this lot.
Finance Dept. Code:
82 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Port Facilities C-13
Tidelands
Designated Use: Tidelands Acquisition History: Area: 4.19 acres Parcel Number: 18103213
2017 Assessed Value: $6,000 Legal Description: T 6S R 13W SEC 36 T 7S R 13W SEC 1 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 0920050 HOMER SPIT SUB NO TWO AMENDED TRACT A Zoning: Not zoned Wetlands: Tidelands Infrastructure:
Finance Dept. Code:
83 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Port Facilities C-14
Deep Water Dock and Pioneer Dock Tidelands
Homer Spit Road
Designated Use: Port and Harbor Use Acquisition History: Resolution 17-81 Area: 11.91 acres, 1.37 acres Parcel Number: 18103203, 18107005
2017 Assessed Value: $6,113,100 Legal Description: ATS 1373 and ATS 1603
Zoning: Outside city limits Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure:
Notes:
Acquired from the State of Alaska
Finance Dept. Code:
84
Section D
City Facilities and Other Lands
85 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION City Facilities D-2
Old Intermediate School Old High School Boys and Girls Club Skateboard Park
Designated Use: Resolution 14-110, Designating the Homer Education and Recreation Complex (HERC) Site as the Location for the Proposed New Homer Public Safety Building Acquisition History: Given to the City by KPB. Old Middle School and HS. Reso 98-63 Area: 4.3 acres Parcel Number: 17510070
2015 Assessed Value:$4,809,400 (Land $809,400 Structure, built in 1956 25,000 sq ft $4,000,000) Legal Description: HM2000022 T06S R13W S19 TRACT 2 HOMER SCHOOL SURVEY 1999 CITY ADDN Zoning: Central Business District Wetlands: Creek on western edge Infrastructure: Paved access and parking. Water and Sewer.
Notes:
Skateboard Park on premises. Deed restrictions removed by Kenai Peninsula Borough, fall 2014
Finance Dept. Code: 170.0032 175.100.05
86 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION City Facilities D-3
Old Library Land
Designated Use: Sell. Acquisition History: Deed: Jewel July 1982 (back lot portion) Deed: Watson 1978 (library/Pioneer area)
Area: 1.31acres Parcel Number: 17514416
2016 Assessed Value: $277,700 Legal Description: T 6S R 13W SEC 19 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 2008016 HOMER PUBLIC LIBRARY NO 2 LOT 2 Zoning: Central Business District Wetlands: Drainage and wetlands may be present Infrastructure: Paved road, water, sewer, natural gas Notes: This land was formerly part of the old library site. The library building was subdivided onto its own lot, and sold. Intent is to sell the lot and pay down debt on the library loan. The City has been attempting to seel the land since 2007.
The land has a nice bay view, but would require stumping. Driveway access off of Main Street is very steep. It is likely significant dirt work would be needed to make this lot viable for commercial or multifamily development.
Finance Dept. Code:
87 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION City Facilities D-4
Designated Use: Library. Resolution 2003-72 Acquisition History: KPB Ord 93-09 Area: 5.25 acres Parcel Number:17710739, 17710740
2015 Assessed Value:$7,973,300 (Land 829,800, Structure 7,503,600) Legal Description: HM2005036 T06S R13W S20 TRACT B GLACIER VIEW SUB NO 26, HM2005036 T06S R13W S20 TRACT A GLACIER VIEW SUB NO 26 Zoning: Central Business District Wetlands: Some wetlands present Infrastructure: Paved road access, trail access, gas, water and sewer available.
Notes:
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88 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION City Facilities D-5
Designated Use: City Hall Acquisition History: Purchased, Schoulz 12/31/86 Area: 1.12 acres Parcel Number:17720408
2015 Assessed Value:$2,067,700 (Land 241,200 Structure 2,206,700) Legal Description: HM2004048 T06S R13W S20 Glacier View Subdivision Campus Addition Lot 6-A-2
Zoning: Central Business District Wetlands: None Infrastructure: Paved road access, gas, water and sewer.
Notes: New addition and remodel 2011/12. Lower parking area paved.
Finance Dept. Code:
89 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION City Facilities D-6
Designated Use: Police and fire stations Acquisition History: Straub Warr Deed 4/74, partial purchase Straub 4/5/74
Area: 1.57 acres Parcel Number: 17702057
2009 Assessed Value: $2,391,400 ( Land: $326,900 Structure: $2,064,500) Legal Description: HM 0870011 NEW HOMER HIGH SCHOOL NO 2 Tract 1-B
Zoning: Central Business District Wetlands: N/A
Infrastructure: Water, Sewer, Paved access
Notes:
Finance Dept. Code:
90 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION City Facilities D-7
Water Tank
Designated Use: Water Tank (A Frame Tank) Acquisition History: Dehel Deed 6/1/65 Area: 0.5 acres Parcel Number: 17504011
2015 Assessed Value: $345,800 (Land: $34,100, Structure (water tank) Legal Description: HM T06S R13W S18 N 150 FT OF THE S 250 FT OF THE E 180 FT OF THE NE1/4 SE1/4 Zoning: Rural Residential Wetlands: Possible drainage through site Infrastructure: N/A
Notes:
Finance Dept. Code:
91 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION City Facilities D-8
Water Tank Site
Designated Use: Future Water Tank Acquisition History: Ordinance 14-39 Area: 1.5 acres Parcel Number: 17701009
2015 Assessed Value: $98,000 Legal Description: T6S R13W SEC 17 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 2014023 BARNETT SUB QUIET CREEK ADDN 2014 TRACT A2 Zoning: Rural Residential Wetlands: Infrastructure: N/A
Notes: Future location of a new water tank. Project is shovel ready if federal funding becomes available.
Finance Dept. Code:
92 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION City Facilities D-9
Animal Shelter
Designated Use: Animal Shelter Acquisition History: Heath Deed 3/10/71
Area: 1.85 acres Parcel Number: 17714020
2015 Assessed Value: $1,515,300 (Land $378,900, Structure $1,136,400) Legal Description: Glacier View Subdivision No 18 Lot 1
Zoning: Central Business District Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Water, Sewer, gas, gravel access via Public Works
Notes: Also includes landscaped area along the Sterling Highway maintained by Parks and Recreation, and named Superintendent's Park.
Constructed in 2004. 3,828 sq feet.
Finance Dept. Code:
93 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION City Facilities D-10
Sewer Treatment Plant
Designated Use: Sewage Treatment Acquisition History: see below Area: 4.08 acres Parcel Number: 177140 14, 15
2009 Assessed Value: $3,429,700 (Land: $813,800 Structures/Improvements: $2,615,900) Legal Description:T 6S R 13W SEC 20 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM POR PER E1/2 NW1/4 NE1/4 SW1/4 PER D-60-164, T 6S R 13W SEC 20 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM THAT PORTION OF E1/2 NW1/4 NE1/4 SW1/4 PER D-60 @ 05 Zoning: Central Business District Wetlands: Yes Infrastructure: Water and Sewer. Access via PW complex
Notes: Acquisition: 17414014: Mitchell Warr Deed 1/9/84 17714015: Heath/Whitmore Deed 3-71
2008 Resolution 08-48 recommends a replat to vacate common lot lines. Resolution 10-35(A) Replat the Sewer Treatment Plant lots to vacate the common lot line. Staff note: additional funding is required to pay for replatting.
Lower section within a FEMA mapped flood hazard area.
Finance Dept. Code:
94 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION City Facilities D-11
Public Works
Beluga Slough tidal flats. Zoned Open Space Recrea- tion. Tidal wetland.
Designated Use: Public Works Acquisition History: Heath Dead 3/10/71
Area: 30 acres Parcel Number: 17714016
2015 Assessed Value: $3,284,500 (Land: $1,812,100, Structures: $1,472,300) Legal Description: T 6S R 13W 4EC 20 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM NE1/4 NE1/4 SW1/4 & S1/2 NE1/4 SW1/4 Zoning: Central Business/Open Space Wetlands: Yes Infrastructure: Paved Road, water and sewer
Notes:
Within a FEMA mapped flood hazard area. Lower portion of lot also nominated for inclusion in the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve network, Resolution 15-064. 2015/16: Equipment shed constructed, Conditional Use Permit 15-02.
Finance Dept. Code:
95 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Leased Lands B-2
Designated Use: South Peninsula Hospital Acquisition History: Area: 7.12 acres Parcel Number: 17504024
2012 Assessed Value: $19,943,500 (Land $256,400, Structures $19,687,100) Legal Description: HM02008092T06S R13W S18 SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL SUB 2008 Addition Tract A2 Zoning: Residential Office Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Water, sewer, paved road access
Notes: Ordinance 2006-036 leased the land to the Kenai Peninsula Borough for 99 years. Structure is owned by KPB.
Finance Dept. Code:
96 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Undesignated C-5
Town Center
“University parcel”
FAA
Designated Use: UA land: Land was sold to the City by UA with the intent it would be used for town center. FAA site: Held for possible UA/state shared consortium library agreement and land trade for land at Bridge Creek. Resolution 14-084 Identifying Homer FAA Site Sub Tract 38A in the Town Center as a Viable Location for a Community Center. Acquisition History: UA: Ord 03-61 purchase. Area: 7.71 acres Parcel Number: 17719209, 17708015
2009 Assessed Value: $520,200 Legal Description: Homer FAA Site Sub Tract 38A, UA lot: Portion of Nils O Svedlund Sub lot 7 tract B, long legal. Zoning: Central Business District Wetlands: City had a wetland delineation done in 2006. There is about a 1/2 acre of wetlands between the two sites. Infrastructure: Must be built as land is developed.
Finance Dept. Code:
97 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Undesignated C-14
Designated Use: Tidelands Acquisition History:
Area: 6,784 acres Parcel Number: 18107001, 17728001, 17528001 1810125, 1810126 2012 Assessed Value: $22,345,000 Legal Description: Portions of ATS 612
Zoning: Not zoned Wetlands: 17728001—HM0742265 T06S R13W S29 ALASKA TIDELAND SURVEY 612 . 499.54 acres, $83,200 assessed value. Patent title 1977, 84-25 Annexed by City.
17528001 HM0770064 T06S R14W S30 ALASKA TIDELANDS SURVEY NO 612 POR SEC 23 24 & POR SEC 19 & 30. 1641.24 acres. Assessed Value: $83,400. City Granted Title 1977 under Preference Right effective 1/3/59 Ord 84-25 Annexed by City.
18107001—HM0770064 T07S R13W S14 ALASKA TIDELANDS SURVEY 612 THAT PORTION LYING WITHIN SEC 13 & 14 & 22 THRU 24 & 26 THRU 28 & 33 THRU 36 OF T06SR13W & WITHIN SEC 1 & 2 OF T07SR13W EXCLUDING THAT PORTION OF TIDELANDS VESTED TO STATE OF ALASKA & EXCE. 4753 acres. $20,890,100, includes Pioneer Dock improvements
Patent 1974 002459-0 Book 80 Page 171 Mariner Park and Mud Bay were nominated by the City as Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Sites in 1994 ("whissern" ). They are recognized as sites of international importance. http://www.whsrn.org/
Finance Dept. Code:
98 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Undesignated C-15
Designated Use: Sell (Resolution 2009-33) Acquisition History: Tax foreclosure (seawall) KPB Ord 02-41 Area: 1.66 acres Parcel Number:177177-06, 07 2009 Assessed Value: $51,500 (combined value) Legal Description: Lot 43 and 44, Oscar Munson Subdivision Zoning: Rural Residential Wetlands: Most of these lots are tidal and critical habitat. Infrastructure: Gravel road, water and sewer, seawall.
Notes: These lots contain seawall frontage. There is little to any developable area. There continues to be bluff erosion above the seawall on these lots. There are seawall and LIS assessments due on these properties. Contact Finance for payoff amounts. No commercial appraiser was willing to conduct an appraisal.
Resolution 2009-33: Sell Lots 43 and 44 Oscar Munson Subdivision. February 2012 update: City Manager will put the lots out to bid in the spring, using the Borough assessment as the minimum bid instead of an appraisal. No local appraisers were able to appraise the property because there are no comparable properties, and the land has limited to no value for residential development.
Finance Dept. Code:
99 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Undesignated C-16
Heath St
Post Office
Designated Use: Sell, Ordinance 15-30 Acquisition History: Purchased Area: 1.5 acres Parcel Number: 17712034
2017 Assessed Value: $145,100
Legal Description: T 06S R 13W SEC 20 Seward Meridian HM 2016021 WADDELL PARK 2016 REPLAT LOT 3- A-1 Zoning: CBD Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: full utilities, Grubstake extension will include paved road and sidewalk.
Notes: Road construction in 2016. Project funding from State appropriation and matching City HART funds.
Finance Dept. Code:
100 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Undesignated C-17
Sterling Hwy lots
Main Street Main
Sterling Hwy
Designated Use: Undesignated Acquisition History: Detling Deed 6/10/82 Area: 0.03 acres each. Total of 2,613 sq ft Parcel Number: 177154 02, 03
2015 Assessed Value: $1,400 Legal Description: T6S R 13W SEC 20 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 0670365 W R BENSON SUB AMENDED LOT 46 EXCLUDING HOMER BY-PASS ROAD, T 6S R 13W SEC 20 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 0670365 W R BENSONS SUB AMENDED LOT 47 EXC HOMER BY-PASS RD* Zoning: Central Business District Wetlands: Possibly. Lots are steep. Infrastructure: Paved Road and sidewalk
Notes: Lots are steep; they run from the Sterling Highway grade down the slope to the adjoining property. Lot dimensions are approximately 50’x30’.
Finance Dept. Code:
101 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION City Facilities D-12
Restrooms And Future Right of Way
Pratt Museum
Greatland St Greatland
Designated Use: Restroom and Future right of way Acquisition History: Ordinance 2012-42
Area: 0.27 acres Parcel Number: 17514301
2015 Assessed Value: $58,800 Legal Description: T 6S R 13W SEC 19 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 0000049 BUNNELLS SUB LOT 75
Zoning: Central Business District Wetlands: Yes Infrastructure: Paved Road, water and sewer
Notes: Public restroom constructed 2013-2014 Future road extension for Bartlett.
Finance Dept. Code:
102
CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION E - 1
Section E
Parks + Beaches Cemeteries + Green Space
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CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Parks E-2
Diamond Creek Property
Ski Trails
DUMP
Roger’s DOT Loop Sterling Hwy
Designated Use: Public Purpose for park land Acquisition History: Ordinance 07-03. Forest Legacy grant/KHLT/long term public ownership Area: 273 acres (240 acres and 33 acres) Parcel Number: 17302201, 17303229
2015 Assessed Value: $325,100 Legal Description: HM T06S R14W S09 SE1/4 EXCLUDING THE W1/2 SW1/4 SE1/4 SE1/4 and HM T06S R14W S10 SE1/4 & S1/2 SW1/4. Zoning: Not in city limits Wetlands: Yes. Diamond Creek flows through these lots. Larger lot is mostly wetland. Infrastructure: Limited legal and physical access. Western lot has Sterling Highway frontage.
Notes: Ski trails, managed by Kachemak Nordic Ski Club
Acquisition notes: the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust purchased the property from the University of Alaska via a Forest Legacy Grant from the state of Alaska. The City accepted ownership of the land, to keep it for public park land in perpetuity, as required by the grant.
Conservation Easement Resolution 2010-48, Recording# 2010-003220-0 Resolution 13-055 Adopting the Diamond Creek Recreation Area Plan The Plan was accepted by the State of Alaska Forest Legacy Program on 11/19/2014. Management and development of the property must follow the adopted and approved plan.
Finance Dept. Code:
104
CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Parks E-3
Roger’s Loop Trailhead KPB Demonstration Forest
City Limits
DOT DUMP
Designated Use: Roger’s Loop Trailhead Acquisition History: Ordinance 14-51(A) Area: 2 acres Parcel Number: 17316066, 1736067
2016 Assessed Value: $49,300 Legal Description: T 06S R 14W SEC 15 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 2011022 BISHOP SURVEY J G EVANS ADDN LOT 1 Zoning: Rural Residnetial. Lot is split by city limits Wetlands: none
Infrastructure: Paved road access
Notes: Purchased in 2016 with HART Trail funds ($63,465.85). Future trailhead to city owned Diamond Creek lands
Finance Dept. Code:
105
CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Parks E-4
Hickerson Cemetery
Phase 1 Original Cemetery
Expansion
Designated Use: Hickerson Memorial Cemetery Acquisition History: Deed American Legion Gen Buckner Post 16 4/23/70. Ordinance 10-30 Area: 6.91 acres Parcel Number: 17321011, 13, 14, 15
2015 Assessed Value: $196,700 (Land $184,800, Structure $11,900) Legal Description: HM0631146 T06S R14W S03 TICE ACRES SUB HICKERSON MEMORIAL CEMETERY. Tice Acres Replat No 1, lots 11-A, 11B & 11-C Zoning: Not within city limits Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: paved access
Notes: Lots 11 A, 11B, and 11C purchased for $205,000 Ordinance 10-30. 2017: Phase 1 cemetery expansion completed.
Finance Dept. Code:
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Designated Use: Public Purpose. Retain as undeveloped Greenbelt and to protect drainage. Acquisition History: KPB Ordinance 83-01 Area: 6.57 acres Parcel Number: 17503025
2015 Assessed Value: $10,600 Legal Description: HM T06S R14W S13 SW1/4 SE1/4 NORTH OF SKYLINE DRIVE EXCLUDING SKYLINE DR SUB Zoning: Rural Residential Wetlands: Bidarki Creek runs through the lot Infrastructure: No access, no utilities
Notes: Much of the lot is very steep gorge, down to Bidarki Creek. One portion may be developable at the north end. Slope there is approximately 15%. There is no legal or physical access to the land at this time.
Finance Dept. Code:
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Designated Use: Public Use/Emerald Highland Estates Park Acquisition History: Gangle Deed, 12/1989 Area: 1.04 acres Parcel Number: 17502056 2015 Assessed Value: $50,800 Legal Description: HM0770024 T06S R14W S13 EMERALD HIGHLAND ESTATES SUB UNIT 3 LOT 1B BLOCK 3 Zoning: Rural Residential Wetlands: The whole lot is potential wetlands. Creek present long western property line. Infrastructure: Gravel road access
Notes: This land was deeded to the city by the original subdivider. However, there is a plat note restricting the use of the park to residents within the subdivision. Historically the city has not wanted to provide any services to a park that is not explicitly open to the public. The solution is for each property owner in the subdivision to quitclaim deed their interest in the subdivision park, so the City has clear title.
History: Resolution 2004-24A, Land Allocation Plan Resolution 2007-03 Emerald Park Master Plan
Finance Dept. Code:
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Designated Use: W.R.Bell Public Park. Acquisition History: Gifted by Daughter, Dene and Husband Edward Reber 8/20/1970 Area: 2.75 acres Parcel Number: 17524006
2009 Assessed Value: $81,800 Legal Description: HM0700402 T06S R13W S18 TRACT E W R BELL SUB
Zoning: Rural Residential Wetlands: Drainages on lot. Infrastructure: Gravel road access. Rough trails across property.
Notes: Park contains the gravesite of W.R. Bell. It can be expected that the land to the south will be come a housing development. Some homes will be accessed from W Fairview Ave.
2009: Completion of Reber Trail, with HART funds and a state trails grant.
Finance Dept. Code:
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10 acres NW of Karen Hornaday Park
Hospital
Karen Hornaday Hillside Park
Designated Use: Retain for a future park Resolution 2011-37(A) Acquisition History: Area: 10 acres Parcel Number: 17504003
2015 Assessed Value: $56,800* Legal Description: T6S R13W Sec 18 SE1/4 NE1/4 SW1/4
Zoning: Rural Residential Wetlands: Drainages and wetlands may be present Infrastructure: None. No access.
Notes: *2007—Land could not be appraised by private appraisal due to lack of legal access.
Finance Dept. Code:
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Hospital
Designated Use: Public Recreational Purpose/Karen Hornaday Hillside Park Acquisition History: Homer Fair Association, Deed 8/1966 with covenants Area: 38.5 acres Parcel Number: 17504023
2015 Assessed Value: $155,000 (Land $43,000 Structure $112,000) Legal Description: HM0980004 T06S R13W S18 THAT PORTION OF SW1/4 SE1/4 EXCLUDING SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL SUB 2008 Addn Zoning: Open Space Recreation Wetlands: Some drainages Infrastructure: Water, sewer and road access
Notes: The park has been part of two Land and Water Conservation Fund grants: 1980, #02-00270, and 2011/12, #02-00408. Land to remain parkland in perpetuity.
Campground, ball fields, day use picnic and playground area.
Resolution 09-59(A) adopted the park master plan.
Finance Dept. Code: 175.0003 (driveway, parking), 175.0007 (campground)
111
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Bayview Park
Designated Use: Public Purpose/Bayview Park/Water tank access Acquisition History: Large lots: Klemetsen Warranty Deed 5/8/67. Water tank access and part of Bayview Park. Area: 0.58 acres total Parcel Number: 175051 07, 08 17726038, 17727049 2015 Assessed Value: $95,900 total Legal Description: 17505107: HM0562936 T06S R13W S18 TRACT A FAIRVIEW SUB LOT 2 17505108: HM0562936 T06S R13W S18 TRACT A FAIRVIEW SUB LOT 1 17726038: HM0760026 T06S R13W S17 KAPINGEN SUB UNIT 3 PARK RESERVE 17727049: HM0770065 T06S R13W S17 ISLAND VIEW SUB PARK Zoning: Urban Residential Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Paved road access, water, sewer
Notes:
Finance Dept. Code:
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Woodard Park
Spruceview Ave Roadway
Pratt Museum
Designated Use: ROW and Woodard Park Acquisition History: ROW: Purchased for Harrington Heights LID, Ord 2000-13(S) 7/2000. Woodard Park: Tax Foreclosure (Harry Gregoire), Park designation enacted in Reso 04-53 Area: ROW 0.85 acres Parcel Number: 17513329 Woodard Park: .025 acres 17513328 2015 Assessed Value: ROW: $79,700, Park: $40,600 Legal Description: ROW: HM0860044 T06S R13W S19 BUNNELL'S SUB NO 17 LOT 12-A Woodard Park: HM0860044 T06S R13W S19 BUNNELL'S SUB NO 17 LOT 11-B Zoning: Residential Office Wetlands: Woodard Creek and wetlands present
Infrastructure: Paved access on Bartlett. Part of completed Spruceview Road LID. Water and sewer present.
Notes:
Finance Dept. Code: ROW: 500.0051 Park:
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James Sherry Pocket Park
Designated Use: Retain for use as public park or parking Acquisition History: Ord 83-01 (KPB) Area: 0.06 acres or 2,766 sq ft Parcel Number: 17514235
2015 Assessed Value: $13,100 Legal Description: T 6S R 13W SEC 19 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 2007124 BUNNELLS SUB NO 21 LOT 37F-1 Zoning: Central Business District Wetlands: Ditch across property Infrastructure: Water and Sewer, paved sidewalk
Notes:
HEA/phone company utility infrastructure on lot—big green boxes.
Finance Dept. Code:
114
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WKFL Park
Designated Use: WKFL Park Acquisition History: Asaiah Bates Deed 3/88
Area: 0.31 acres Parcel Number: 17720204
2015 Assessed Value: $70,300 Legal Description: Glacier View Subdivision No 1 Replat of Lots 1, 8 & 9, Block 4 Lot 9-A
Zoning: Central Business District Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Water, paved road, electricity
Public restroom constructed in 2013.
Finance Dept. Code:
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Pioneer Cemetery
Designated Use: Pioneer Cemetery Acquisition History: Quitclaim Deed Nelson 4/27/66 Area: 0.28 acres Parcel Number:17903007
2009 Assessed Value: $26,400 Legal Description: James Waddell Survey of Tract 4 Lot 4A
Zoning: Residential Office Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Paved Road
Finance Dept. Code:
116
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RV Dump Park
Sterling Highway
Public Works Conservation lands
Designated Use: RV Water/Dump station Acquisition History: Deed states “Waddell Park Tract” Area: 1.73 acres Parcel Number: 17712014
2015 Assessed Value: $356,700 Legal Description: Waddell Subdivision, portion S of Homer Bypass Road
Zoning: Central Business District Wetlands: Infrastructure: Water, Sewer, gravel/paved access
Notes: Part of Land and Water Conservation Project #02-00263.4, signed January 1983. Land to remain in park status in perpetuity.
Finance Dept. Code:
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Jeffrey Park
Designated Use: Public Purpose/Greenbelt/Jeffrey Park Acquisition History: Ordinance 83-27 (KPB) Area: 0.38 acres Parcel Number: 17730251
2015 Assessed Value: $51,200 Legal Description: Lakeside Village Amended Jeffrey Park
Zoning: Urban Residential Wetlands: Infrastructure: Paved Road, water, sewer
Notes: Neighborhood park. Grass and new swing sets installed in 2005. Fill brought in to the park to raise the ground level and deal with drainage issues in 2007.
Finance Dept. Code:
118
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Ben Walters Park
Designated Use: Ben Walters Park. Public park or greenbelt per deed. Acquisition History: Reso 83-22(S) Neal Deed 5/4/83. Donated. Deed amended 6/1/83. Area: 2.48 acres Parcel Number: 17712022
2009 Assessed Value: $493,200 (Land $493,200, Structure $44,200) Legal Description: Lakeside Village Park Addition Replat Lot 1A-2
Zoning: Central Business District Wetlands: 3664 Ben Walters Lane Infrastructure: Paved Road, water and sewer. Public restrooms, covered fire pit, lake access and dock.
Notes: In May 1982, a project agreement was executed for a Land and Water Conservation Fund project to develop the park. Project #02-00305. Land to remain park in perpetuity.
New swing set installed, 2008. New dock installed in 2009.
Finance Dept. Code:
119
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Designated Use: Bishop’s Beach Park Acquisition History: McKinley Warrant Deed 1/9/1984 Area: 3.46 acres Parcel Number: 17714010
2015 Assessed Value: $471,700 (Land $465,300, Structure $6,400) Legal Description: HM T06S R13W S20 PTN GL 2 BEGIN S 1/16 CORNER SECS 19 & 20 & NW CORNER LOT 2 TH S 89 DEG 57'30" E 600 FT ALONG N BOUND LT 2 TO POB TH S 0 DEG 2' E 391 FT TO CORNER 2 ON MHW KACHEMAK BAY TH S 59 DEG 30' E 150 FT TO CORNER 3 TH N 38 DEG 0' E
Zoning: Central Business District Wetlands: Some wetlands (along boardwalk). Flood hazard area. Infrastructure: Paved road access. No water or sewer. City maintained outhouses.
Notes:
Finance Dept. Code:
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Bishop’s Beach Park
Designated Use: City Park Acquisition History: Donated by Herrick, Resolution 90-7 Area: 0.32 acres Parcel Number:17520009
2015 Assessed Value: $16,700 Legal Description: HM T06S R13W S19 PORTION THEREOF S OF OLSEN LANE
Zoning: Central Business District Wetlands: None. Bluff property. Infrastructure: Gravel Road access, no water or sewer
Notes: Resolution 15-030(A), Designate as park
Finance Dept. Code: 392.0008
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Virginia Lynn Way
Designated Use: Public use easement for Virginia Lynn Way, public park Acquisition History: Quit Claim Deed from NBA 1/4/83 Area: 0.21 acres Parcel Number: 17730239
2015 Assessed Value: $32,100 Legal Description: T 6S R 13W SEC 20 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 0840005 LAKESIDE VILLAGE SUB AMENDED LOT 2 BLK 4
Zoning: Urban Residential Wetlands: possibly on a small portion Infrastructure: Road access
Notes: This lot has a public use easement granted by the plat. This lot will likely be needed in the future to connect Virginia Lynn Way, because the adjacent lots are not wetlands and are developable. Access to Mattox Road is not know at this time; the ground drops and becomes very swampy.
Resolution 09-33: Dedicate road access for Virginia Lynn Way, across Lot 2 Block 4 Lakeside Village Subdivision Amended. Hold the remainder of the lot for use as a public neighborhood park. In 2009 the City retained a surveyor to work on this issue. 2010: professional opinion was given that no right of way dedication is required, however, a legal opinion may be sought to determine city liability outside a dedicated right of way, Spruceview Ave is a similar situation: a roadway is constructed across a parcel, not within a right of way.
Finance Dept. Code:
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Jack Gist Park
Designated Use: Jack Gist Ball Park Acquisition History: Warranty Deed Moss 8/27/98 Area: 14.6 acres Parcel Number: 17901023
2015 Assessed Value: $109,200 Legal Description: HM0990063 T06S R13W S15 JACK GIST SUB LOT 2
Zoning: Rural Residential Wetlands: May be present. Site is mostly fill and old dump. Infrastructure: Gravel road access.
Notes: Old dump site. Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Project #02-00369 for construction of 3 ball fields and parking area. Land to remain parkland in perpetuity.
No water or sewer to service the new ball fields. Parking lot constructed in 2006. 2009: ord 09-35(A) allocated $33,000 for improvements to two ballfields.
Finance Dept. Code:
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Designated Use: Future Kachemak Drive Trail and rest area Resolution 2011-37(A) Acquisition History: Ord 96-16(A) (KPB) Area: 1.65 acres Parcel Number: 17936020
2015 Assessed Value: $31,700 Legal Description: Scenic Bay Lot 4
Zoning: General Commercial 2 Wetlands: 100% Wetlands Infrastructure: Paved Road, city water and sewer
Notes: Part of Kachemak Drive Phase 3 water and sewer SAD
Finance Dept. Code:
124
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FOR SALE
Designated Use: Resolution 15-030(A): Sell Acquisition History: Lot 1: Ordinance 97-06(S) KPB Area: Parcel Number: 17910001, 17911005 Harry Feyer Subdivision Lot 1: 0.39 acres 2015 Assessed Value: $30,900 (lot 1) Legal Description: Harry Feyer Subdivision Lot 1
Zoning: Rural Residential Wetlands: none known Infrastructure: Paved Road access, power.
Notes:
Has water and sewer assessments.
Resolution 15-030(A): For sale. Lot 1 has not yet sold.
Finance Dept. Code:
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Mariner Park
Designated Use: Park Acquisition History: Lot 10: Simmons purchase, 1983. Other are EVOS purchases or unknown. Area: 32.32 acres Parcel Number: 18101002-14
2014 Assessed Value: $272,100 Legal Description: T 6S R 13W SEC 28 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM GOVT LOTS 5-8, 10-15
Zoning: Open Space Recreation/Conservation Wetlands: Tidal Infrastructure: No infrastructure Notes: Acquisition of Lots 5-8 and 11-15 should be researched to see how they were acquired. Possibly EVOS purcahses.
Mariner Park and Mud Bay were nominated by the City as Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Sites in 1994 ("whissern" ). They are recognized as sites of international importance. http://www.whsrn.org/
2012 Mariner Park driveway was relocated to the north.
Resolution 15-030(A): designate as park. Minutes of the meeting ask staff to research the deed history to see if there are long term conservations easements. 2017 update: it appears that none of the lands are EVOS purchases, according to the EVOS website.
2016: new campground office located at Mariner Park.
Finance Dept. Code:
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Campground
Lot 2
Designated Use: Camping Acquisition History: Area: 3.92 acres (2.1 and 1.82 acres) Parcel Number: 18103101, 02
2015 Assessed Value: $427,100 (Includes value of the campground office which was removed in 2016) Legal Description: Homer Spit Subdivision Amended Lot 2, and that portion of Government Lot 14 lying south of the Homer Spit Road T6S R13W S35 Zoning: Open Space Recreation.
Infrastructure: Paved road, water and sewer
Notes: At most, 1/3 of the land is above the high tide line. The rest is beach or underwater. 2016: Campground office sold and removed due to repeated erosion and storm damage.
Finance Dept. Code:
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Beach
Designated Use: Public Use/ Open Space Recreation Acquisition History: Ord 90-26 (KPB). Lot 6: EVOS purchase Area: 23 acres Parcel Number: 181030 02, 04, 06 18102011
2015 Assessed Value: $388,300 Legal Description: T 6S R 13W SEC 35 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM PORTION GOVT LOT 1,2, Sec 34 Lot 1, lot 6 SW of Sterling Hwy Sec 27 Zoning: Open Space Rec Wetlands: Tidal Infrastructure: Paved Road access
Notes: Acquisition history of lot 6 should be researched as budget allows
Finance Dept. Code:
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Nick Dudiak FishingIntentionally Lagoon Blank
Designated Use: Fishing Lagoon Acquisition History: Ord 83-26 Purchase from World Seafood Area: 17.71 acres Parcel Number: 18103116
2009 Assessed Value: $2,144,700 Legal Description: T 6S R 13W SEC 35 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 0920039 THE FISHIN HOLE SUB TRACT 2 Zoning: Open Space Recreation Wetlands: N/A. Portions in floodplain. Infrastructure: City Water and Sewer, paved road access. Restroom.
Notes:
Dredged in 2012 2016 construction of Kachemak Bay Water Trail shelter 2016 new fish cleaning tables built (ADFG funded)
Finance Dept. Code:
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Parking and Camping
Designated Use: Western lot: Camping. East lot, parking Acquisition History: Area: 5.7 acres Parcel Number: 18103301, 18103108
2015 Assessed Value: $757,500 Legal Description: Homer Spit Amended Lots 7 and 9
Zoning: Open Space Recreation Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Paved Road
Finance Dept. Code:
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Spit Beach
Designated Use: Open Space Recreation Acquisition History: Lot 11B: Reso 93-14, 3/24/93 Deed. Acquired through an exchange for lot 18.
Area: 2.36 acres Parcel Number: 181033 4, 5, 6
2015 Assessed Value: $400,800
Legal Description: Homer Spit Subdivision Amended Lots 11 and 20. Lot 11B of HM 0640816.
Zoning: Open Space Recreation Wetlands: N/A
Infrastructure: Paved Road
Notes:
Finance Dept. Code:
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Seafarer’s Memorial
Designated Use: Seafarer’s Memorial and parking Acquisition History: Area: 2.52 acres Parcel Number: 18103401
2009 Assessed Value: $316,900 Legal Description: Homer Spit Amended Lot 31
Zoning: Open Space Recreation Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Paved Road
Finance Dept. Code:
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Coal Point Monument Park
Designated Use: Park Acquisition History: Area: 1.09 acres Parcel Number: 18103426
2015 Assessed Value: $280,000 Legal Description: LEGAL T 7S R 13W SEC 1 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 0890034 HOMER SPIT SUB AMENDED COAL POINT MONUMENT PARK EXCLUDING THAT PORTION AS PER LEASE AGREEMENT 187 @ 921
Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: Infrastructure: gravel parking area
Notes:
Finance Dept. Code:
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Beach
Designated Use: Beachfront between Icicle and Main Dock Acquisition History: Area: 0.11 acres Parcel Number: 18103446
2015Assessed Value: $44,700 Legal Description: T 7S R 13W SEC 1 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM THAT PORTION OF GOVT LOT 20 LYING NE OF THE HOMER SPIT RD & BOUNDED ON THE NW BY LOT 43 OF HOMER SPIT SUB AMENDED & BOUNDED ON THE NE BY ATS 612 & BOUNDED ON THE SE BY LOT 45 OF HOMER SPIT SUB AMENDED & BOUNDED ON THE Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: N/A tidal, flood plain Infrastructure:
Notes:
Finance Dept. Code:
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End of the Road Park
Designated Use: End of the Road Park Resolution 13-032 Acquisition History: Area: 0.43 acres Parcel Number: 18103448
2015 Assessed Value: $133,000 Legal Description: HM0930049 T07S R13W S01 HOMER SPIT SUB NO 6 VELMA'S ADDN LOT 45-B
Zoning: Marine Industrial Wetlands: N/A Infrastructure: Water, sewer, paved road access Address: Restroom construction 2013/14, parking lot paved, and spit trail completed Access easement granted to Land’s End for fire egress, due to erosion of beach.
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135 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION F-1
City Lands within the Bridge Creek Watershed Protection District
These properties lie within the Bridge Creek Watershed Protection District. Not all the lands within the district are in Homer City limits. The city owns 22 lots totaling 438.46 acres with an assessed value in 2016 of $5,067,300. Lands include conservation pur- chases from the University of Alaska, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Kenai Peninsula Bor- ough tax foreclosure, private parties, and water system infrastructure such as the reser- voir, pump house, and water treatment plant and tanks.
Section updated November 29, 2017
136 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Bridge Creek F-2
Crossman Ridge Road
X X Reservoir X X X X X X X Pump House
Designated Use: Bridge Creek Watershed, Reservoir and pump house Acquisition History: Area: 120.9 acres Zoning: Conservation 2015 Assessed Value: $323,800
PARCEL ACREAGE LEGAL
T 6S R 13W SEC 7 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 0711238 DIAMOND RIDGE ESTATES SUB LOT 17307053 0.410 2 THAT PORTION THEREOF LYING EAST OF DIAMOND RIDGE ROAD
T 6S R 13W SEC 7 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 0711238 DIAMOND RIDGE ESTATES SUB LOT 17307057 1.470 13 A PORTION THEREOF
T 6S R 13W SEC 7 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 0711238 DIAMOND RIDGE ESTATES SUB LOT 17307059 0.130 13 A PORTION THEREOF
T 6S R 13W SEC 7 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 0711238 DIAMOND RIDGE ESTATES SUB LOT 17307062 7.350 1 PORTION THEREOF
T 6S R 13W SEC 7 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 0711238 DIAMOND RIDGE ESTATES SUB LOT 17307064 6.940 2 PORTION THEREOF 17305301 30.000 T 6S R 13W SEC 8 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM N1/2 N1/2 NW1/4 NW1/4 & N1/2 NE1/4 NW1/4 T 6S R 13W SEC 5 T 6S R 13W SEC 6 HM SEWARD MERIDIAN S1/2 S1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4 & S1/2 17305111 60.000 SW1/4 SW1/4 OF SEC 5 & S1/2 SE1/4 SE1/4 & S1/2 N1/2 SE1/4 SE1/4 OF SEC 6 17305236 10.000 T 6S R 13W SEC 5 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM SW1/4 SW1/4 SE1/4
T 6S R 13W SEC 7 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 0711238 DIAMOND RIDGE ESTATES SUB LOT 17307060 4.600 14 THE W1/2 THEREOF
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137 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Bridge Creek F-3
Bridge Creek “University” Land
Designated Use: Bridge Creek Watershed Property Acquisition History: Ordinance 2003-7(A). Purchased from UAA. Area: 220 acres Parcel Number:173 052 34, 35, 17305120 2015 Assessed Value: $184,100 Legal Description: The Northwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter (NW1/4 SE1/4) and the East one-half of the Southwest one-Quarter of the Southeast one-quarter (E1/2 SW1/4 SE1/4) and the Northwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter (NW1/4 SW1/4 SE1/4) and the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter (NE1/4 SW1/4) and the North one- half of the South one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter (N1/2 S 1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4) and the East one-half of the Southeast one-quarter (E1/2 SE1/4) of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian, in the Homer Recording District, State of Alaska. Zoning: Bridge Creek Watershed Protection Wetlands: Some wetlands. Bridge Creek flows District. Not within City Limits. through the property. Infrastructure: None. Limited legal and physical access.
Notes: Paid $265,000 for land in 2003. Fire hazard mitigation conducted in 2011.
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138 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Bridge Creek F-4
Carter Drive
Designated Use: A public use to protect and enhance the City's Bridge Creek Watershed and thereby protect its water quality. Acquisition History: Emergency Ordinance 2005-40, 2005-45.
Area: 5.93 acres Parcel Number:173070760
2015 Assessed Value: $75,100 (Land $44,300 Structure $30,800) Legal Description: HM0840119 T06S R13W S07 Pioneer Valley Subdivision Lot 2
Zoning: Rural Residential, Bridge Creek WPD Wetlands: Some discharge slope wetland, possibly a creek to the Reservoir. Infrastructure: Driveway access to property.
Notes: Property includes a small cabin.
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139 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Bridge Creek F-5
Water Treatment Facilities
1
2
34
Designated Use: Protecting the watershed and providing alternate access to property north of the City’s water treatment plant, Water Tank and building, City Well Reserve Water Tank and building/Public Purpose. Acquisition History: Ordinance 10-21 (Lot 1) Lot 34 Purchased 1/97 Tulin Area: Lot 1: 7.83 acres Parcel Number: 17307094, 95, 96, 17308034 Lot 2: 8.34 acres Lot 34: 3 acres 2015 Assessed Value: Lot 1: land $45,600 Lot 2: Land $79,500, improvements $3,343,300 Lot 34: land $42,300, Improvements $677,500, Legal Description: Hillstrand’s Homestead Lots 1, 2, Tulin Terrace Upper Terrace Lot 34
Zoning: Rural Residential, Bridge Creek WPD Wetlands: Some discharge slope wetland, possibly a creek to the Reservoir. Infrastructure: Paved road, electricity
Notes:
Bulk of Lot 1 purchased in 2010, Ord 10-21, $90,000. 184 Skyline Dr Former water treatment plant site. A fire station/equipment storage was constructed in 2014. Eastern half of lot 2, acquired through eminent domain. Location of the water treatment plant. Lot 34 is the site of a 1 million gallon water tank.
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140 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Bridge Creek F-6
Designated Use: Watershed Protection Purposes Acquisition History: Ordinance 2009-08(A) Area: Lot 6: 6.91 acres, Lot 7: 13.38 acres Parcel Numbers: 1736600 6, 7, 8 Lot 8: 8.89 acres Total: 28.81 acres 2015 Assessed Value: $185,700 (all lots) Legal Description: Lots 6,7 and 8, Roehl Parcels Record of Survey Amended Zoning: Not in city limits. Wetlands: about half the land is wetland. Bridge Creek is the northern boundary of these lots. Infrastructure: Gravel access on Easy Street and Quinalt Ave. There is a gravel road with some sort of easement over lots 6 and 7.
Notes:
Lots purchased 2/25/09 Lot 6, $58,735, recorded document 2009-000612-0 Lot 7, $113,730, recorded document 2009-000613-0 Lot 8, $75,565, recorded document 2009-000611-0 Total Cost: $248,030
The northern lot line of these lots is bridge creek, and meanders as the creek meanders.
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141 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Bridge Creek F-7
Designated Use: Public Purpose, Watershed Protection Purposes (Reso 16-043 Ord 16-19) Acquisition History: Tax foreclosure from KPB, Ordinance 15-15, Area: 40 acres Parcel Numbers: 17305219
2015 Assessed Value: $47,200 Legal Description: T 6S R 13W SEC 4 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM SW1/4 NW1/4 Zoning: Not in city limits, part of the Bridge Creek Wetlands: about half the land is wetland. Bridge WPD. Creek is the northern boundary of these lots. Infrastructure: Gravel access on Easy Street and Quinalt Ave. There is a gravel road with some sort of easement over lots 6 and 7.
Notes:
Purchase cost: $2,805.21 in 2015. Legal and physical access to this property is difficult. Bridge Creek flows through a ravine along the bottom third of the lot, and the property is generally steep.
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142 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Bridge Creek F-8
Designated Use: Watershed Protection Purposes (Ord 17-27) Acquisition History: City purchased from private land owner Area: 2.86 acres Parcel Number: 17305408
2017 Assessed Value: $45,200 (high) Legal Description: T 6S R 13W SEC 9 SM Kelly Ranch Estates Sub Lot 8 Block 1 Zoning: RR,and part of the Bridge Creek WPD. Wetlands: Lot is all wetlands. Bridge Creek runs thorugh the valley on the south side of the lot. Infrastructure: Access by foot or ATV via a section line and undeveloped right of way.
Notes:
Purchase cost: $21,000 in 2017.
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143 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION G-1
Homer Conservation Easement Lands
Existing conservation lands in Homer were mainly acquired through Exxon Val- dez Oil Spill funding. Generally there are very strict easements on these lands as they were purchased to protect habitat, particularly shorebird habitat in sensitive areas. A portion of Louie’s Lagoon has a conservation easement held by the Ka- chemak Heritage Land Trust.
Total acreage: 169.72 acres.
This section updated 11/20/2017
144 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Conservation Easement Lands G-2
Beluga Lake Public Works
Designated Use: Acquisition History: EVOS purchase and conservation easement. Area: 39.24 acres Parcel Number:17714006
2017 Assessed Value: $9,900 Legal Description: HM T06S R13W S20 NW1/4 SE1/4 EXC HOMER BY PASS RD
Zoning: Conservation Wetlands: Beluga Slough Estuary
Notes: Conservation Easement document recoded in Book 0275, Page 243, Homer Recording District, 4/21/98. Parcel is within a FEMA-mapped floodplain. Resolution 15-064 supported the inclusion of this land in the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network
Finance Dept. Code: 392.0013
145 CITY OF HOMER LAND INFORMATION Conservation Easement Lands G-3
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Designated Use: Acquisition History: EVOS purchase and conservation easement. Resolution 97-72 and 104. Area: Lot 7: 7.1 acres Parcel Number:181020 02, 01, 18101023, 24 Lot 8: 3.94 acres Lot 9: 3.00 acres Lot 9 S of Road: 2.16 acres (no EVOS Conservation Easement) 2017 Assessed Value: Lot 7: $6,800 Lot 8: $113,300 Lot 9: $142,400 Lot 9S: $4,100
Legal Description: HM T06S R13W S27 GOVT LOT 7 (east) and 8 (west) HM T06S R13W S28 THAT PORTION OF GOVT LOT 9 LYING NORTH OF HOMER SPIT RD Zoning: Conservation—lots 7and 8 Environment: State Critical Habitat Area below Open Space Recreation—Lot 9 17.4 ft . mean high tide line.
Notes: Conservation easement recorded in Book 0275, Page 229, Homer Recording District, 4/21/98. Parcels are within a FEMA-mapped flood hazard area.
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Designated Use: Acquisition History: EVOS purchase and conservation easement. Area: Total: 70.97 acres Parcel Number: 18102 03, 04, 05, 06, 09, 10,14
2017 Assessed Value: Total: $281,800 Legal Description: T 6S R 13W SEC 27 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM: 0630660 WALTER DUFOUR SUB LOT 1, 0630060 WALTER DUFOUR SUB TRACT A THAT PORTION OF GOVT LOT 3 LYING NORTH OF HOMER SPIT RD THAT PORTION OF GOVT LOT 3 LYING SOUTH OF HOMER SPIT RD THAT PORTION OF GOVT LOT 5 LYING NORTH OF HOMER SPIT RD PORTION OF GOVT LOT 5 LYING SOUTH OF HOMER SPIT HWY 0770055 WALTER DUFOUR SUB TRACT B TRACT B Zoning: Conservation Environment: State Critical Habitat Area below South side of lot 5 is zoned Marine Industrial, but 17.4 ft. mean high tide line. development is restricted by the conservation easement. Notes: Conservation easement recorded in Book 0275, Page 222, Homer Recording District ,4/21/98. Deeded to the City on same date, Book 0275, Page 236, HRD. Parcels are within a FEMA-mapped flood hazard area.
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Designated Use: Acquisition History: EVOS purchase and conservation easement.
Area: Total: 45.47 acres Parcel Number: 181-020 - 18, 19
2017 Assessed Value: Total: $207,500
Legal Description: HM2001008 T06S R13W S27 LOUIE'S LAGOON LOT 6-A HM2001008 T06S R13W S27 LOUIE'S LAGOON LOT 6-B
Zoning: Conservation Environment: State Critical Habitat Area below 17.4 ft. mean high tide line.
Notes: Conservation easement recorded in Book 0275, Page 229, Homer Recording District, 4/21/98. This easement covers former Lot 6. See plat 2001-008. Conservation easement with Kachemak Heritage Land Trust on Lot 6B. Executed 10/4/02, document 2004-004843-0 HRD. Parcels are within a FEMA-mapped flood hazard area.
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148 2018 Draft Land Allocation Plan ATS 612 Spit Map Only this lot is available for long term lease along ATS 1373 Freight Dock Rd
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To: Parks, Art, Recreation and Culture Advisory Commission From: Julie Engebretsen, Deputy City Planner Date: February 8, 2018 Subject: Funding Request for Increased Spit Trail Maintenance
Requested Action: Discuss increasing trail maintenance on the Spit.
Commissioner Lowney requested this agenda item.
If the Commission would like to request additional maintenance along the Spit Trail, you may do so by motion. It would be a budget amendment to Council. Please consider how much time should be allotted to Spit Trail maintenance. If the Commission can arrive at a number of hours, I can request the dollar amount from the Finance Department for the budget request. With the vacant of the Parks Maintenance position, I don't know how much time is typically allotted to trash pick-up or how much more effort would be needed to increase the level of service.
If the Commission wishes to increase spit trial maintenance:
Move to recommend the City Council amend the budget by $_____ to allow for an increase of _____ hours for summer season maintenance of the Spit trail.
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To: Parks, Art, Recreation and Culture Advisory Commission From: Julie Engebretsen, Deputy City Planner Date: February 7, 2018 Subject: Safety Signage
During the FY 2018 budget process, Council approved spending $750 to post some safety signage. Specifically, “to post three signs at points of entry into Kachemak Bay to warn recreational users of the hazards of cold water and limits of emergency response capabilities.” Locations such as Mariner Park and the Water Trail were discussed.
Staff recommends one or two Commissioners take up this project and bring proposed language back to the Commission at the next meeting.
Attachments November 27, 2017 CC minutes excerpt p 10.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: PARKS ART RECREATION AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION
FROM: HAYLEY SMITH, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
DATE: 2/8/18
SUBJECT: ART LOAN APPLICATION FOR STELLA’S STARLIGHT COVER ART BY ROSEMARY WELLS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE CHILDRENS LIBRARY
At the last Library Advisory Board Meeting on February 6, 2018, the Board approved an art loan application to display Stella’s Starlight cover art by Rosemary Wells, a well-known children’s author and artist, in the Children’s Library.
The motion can be reviewed in the board minutes to come.
Recommendation:
Approve the art loan application for Stella’s Starlight Cover Art by Rosemary Wells to be displayed in the Children’s Library.
155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION ANNUAL CALENDAR FOR THE 2018 MEETING SCHEDULE
MEETING DATE SCHEDULED EVENTS OR AGENDA ITEM
FEBRUARY 2018 LETTER TO THE EDITOR DRAFT – MOVED TO MARCH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND ALLOCATION PLAN KHP MASTER PLAN REVIEW
MARCH 2018 LETTER TO THE EDITOR KHP MASTER PLAN STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW
APRIL 2018 SPRING PARK &/ OR BEACH WALK THROUGH
MAY 2018 DIAMOND CREEK PLAN CAMPING FEES
JUNE 2018 INITIAL BUDGET REVIEW – WHAT DOES THE COMMISSION WANT FOR 2019? REVIEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN & RECOMMENDATIONS
JULY 2018 NO MEETING SCHEDULED
AUGUST 2018 BUDGET REVIEW & RECOMMENDATIONS CONTINUED CIP RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL LETTER TO THE EDITOR DRAFT
SEPTEMBER 2018 FALL PARK WALK THROUGH AND BEACH WALK; ELECTIONS; SELECT KHP CLEAN UP DAY BUDGET DISCUSSION
OCTOBER 2018 REVIEW AND APPROVE THE 2019 MEETING SCHEDULE LETTER TO THE EDITOR
NOVEMBER 2018 BUDGET UPDATE MOU REVIEW & RECOMMENDATIONS
DECEMBER 2018 NO MEETING SCHEDULED HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Quarterly: Letters to the editor updating the Community on P&R activities
Even Years: Comprehensive Plan (February) Strategic Plan review (March), Diamond Creek Plan (May), Camping Fees (May), Beach Policy (October), Art Policies Odd Years: HNMTTP, Karen Hornaday Park Plan, 3 year budget trends & progress toward financial goals (April/May)
updated 1/18 rk 165 2018 HOMER CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS PARKS ART RECREATION AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION ATTENDANCE
It is the goal of the Commission to have a member speak regularly to the City Council at council meetings. There is a special place on the council’s agenda specifically for this. After Council approves the consent agenda and any scheduled visitors it is then time for staff reports, commission reports and borough reports. That is when you would stand and be recognized by the Mayor to approach and give a brief report on what the Commission is currently addressing, projects, events, etc. A commissioner is scheduled to speak and has a choice at which council meeting they will attend. It is only required to attend one meeting during the month that you are assigned. However, if your schedule permits please feel free to attend both meetings. Remember you cannot be heard if you do not speak.
The following Meeting Dates for City Council for 2018 is as follows:
January 8, 22 2018 LOWNEY
February 12, 26 2018 HARRALD SHARP
March 12, 27* 2018
April 9, 23 2018
May 14, 29* 2018
June 11, 25 2018
July 23 2018 No Commission Meeting this month
August 13, 27 2018
September 10, 24 2018
October 8, 22 2018
November 26 2018
December 10, 2018 No Commission Meeting this month
Please review and if you will be unable to make the meeting you are tentatively scheduled for please discuss. PLEASE NOTE: When additional commissioners are appointed the proposed schedule above will reflect those added commissioners.
Additionally it was agreed to report quarterly on any art related activities, projects, etc. to Council
• Tuesday Council meeting due to holiday
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Protective Factors for Youth Substance Abuse and Delinquency The Role of Afterschool Programs
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Protective Factors for Youth Substance Abuse and Delinquency: The Role of Afterschool Programs
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McDowell Group Anchorage Office 1400 W. Benson Blvd., Suite 510 Anchorage, Alaska 99503
McDowell Group Juneau Office
9360 Glacier Highway, Suite 201 Juneau, Alaska 99801 Website: www.mcdowellgroup.net January 2018
168 Table of Contents
Introduction ...... 1 Risk & Protective Factors ...... 2 Overview ...... 2 Factors that Impact Youth Substance Abuse and Delinquency ...... 3 Local Protective Factor Data ...... 5 Afterschool Programs ...... 7 Overview ...... 7 Afterschool Programs Outcomes and Protective Factors ...... 8 Success Features Among Afterschool Programs ...... 11 Concluding Remarks ...... 13
List of Tables
Table 1. Types of Risk and Protective Factors for Adolescent Risk behaviors ...... 4 Table 2. Strength of Association Between Protective Factors and Risk Behaviors for Anchorage Students at Traditional High Schools ...... 6 Table 3. Anticipated Outcomes of Participation in After School Programs ...... 10
169 Introduction
The Alaska Children’s Trust (ACT) asked McDowell Group to create a brief that describes how protective factors reduce youth substance abuse and delinquency and the role that afterschool programs (ASPs) can play within this context. First, this brief defines protective factors and describes their capacity to reduce youth substance abuse and delinquency. Recent data from the Anchorage Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is presented to underscore the experience of local youth. Next, it presents an overview of afterschool programs (ASPs) and their potential to provide and enhance protective factors for youth. Distinguishing features of successful ASPs are noted. In closing, a case study of the Icelandic Model showcases a leading-edge preventive strategy that cultivates youth protective factors at multiple levels of the social ecology.
McDowell Group conducted a literature review of relatively recent, peer-reviewed research from a number of online resources. Additional resources were provided by the Alaska Afterschool Network, Afterschool Alliance, and the American Institutes for Research. To help interpret the results, several informal interviews were conducted with ASP professionals. All photos were provided by the Alaska Afterschool Network from local programming.
McDowell Group thanks Barbara Dubovich of Camp Fire Alaska, the National Institute on Out-of-School Time, and the American Institutes for Research for their support on this project.
The following definitions are used in this report:
Afterschool programs (ASPs) are regular, structured or semi-structured activities for school-age (K-12) youth that occurs before school, after school, between school terms, or during the summer. Other terminology—out-of-school time or OST, extra-curricular activities, organized activities, expanded learning time, school-age care—is synonymous in this context and used interchangeably.1,2
Protective factors are features within an individual, family, or community that enhance healthy development and help a person cope successfully with life’s challenges.
Risk factors are individual, family, school, or community features that increase the likelihood youth will engage in unhealthy behavior.
1American Youth Policy Forum. (2006). Helping Youth Succeed through Out-of-School Time Programs. Washington, DC: American Youth Policy Forum. 2Little, P., Wimer, C., & Weiss, H. B. (2008). After school programs in the 21st century: Their potential and what it takes to achieve it. Issues and opportunities in out-of-school time evaluation, 10(1-12). Protective Factors for Youth Substance Abuse and Delinquency McDowell Group, Inc. Page 1 170 Risk & Protective Factors
This section first describes how risk and protective factors influence behavior through conditions at the individual, family, and community levels, then presents risk and protective factors linked with decreasing youth risk behaviors. Finally, it displays analysis of protective factors and efforts to prevent risk behaviors among students in the Anchorage School District (ASD).
Overview
Extensive research has shown an individual’s social conditions, personal traits, genetic disposition, and life experiences are associated with different types of healthy or unhealthy behavior. These social and personal influences are defined as risk and protective factors.3
Risk factors are individual, family, school, or community features that increase the likelihood youth will engage in unhealthy behavior (such as substance abuse or misuse [e.g. alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and other drugs] or personal, domestic, or interpersonal violence). The more risk factors present in a child’s life, the greater likelihood unhealthy behavior will develop.
Protective factors are features within an individual, family, or community that enhance healthy development and help a person cope successfully with life’s challenges. Protective factors are sometimes called resiliency factors or developmental assets. They are integral to strength-based abuse-prevention efforts.
Some protective and risk factors are fixed and cannot change, while others are considered variable. Factors are also cumulative and interrelated: the more protective factors in place for an individual, family, school, and community, the less likelihood of community members engaging in unhealthy behavior. Researchers believe an imbalance of risk and protective factors leads to negative outcomes. This means, if a person has enough protective factors in his or her life, s/he may be able to navigate even numerous risk factors to positive outcomes.4
Individual protective factors are associated with each phase of a child’s life. Infancy and early childhood factors (under age 5) include self-regulation, secure attachment, mastering communication and language skills, and the ability to make friends and get along with others. Factors specific to middle childhood (age 5-12) include increasing academic skills, positive behavior at home, school, and in public, and the ability to make and keep friends.
For adolescents and youth (over age 12), protective factors also include engagement in meaningful activities (e.g. participation in clubs, sports teams, volunteering activities, service-learning projects and/or peer-based programs); social, emotional, and life skills (e.g. problem-solving, decision-making, grades, educational attainment); connection to culture, religion, peers, and/or community; and positive personal qualities, self- awareness, and peer influence. As youth enter early adulthood, this base of protective factors increases their
3 Alaska Department of Health and Social Service’s Division of Behavioral Health. (2011). “Risk and Protective Factors for Adolescent Substance Use (and other Problem Behavior).” http://dhss.alaska.gov/dbh/Documents/ Prevention/programs/spfsig/pdfs/Risk_Protective_Factors.pdf. 4 Bernat, D. H., & Resnick, M. D. (2006). Healthy youth development: Science and strategies. Journal of Public Health Management Practice (Supplement), S10-S16. Protective Factors for Youth Substance Abuse and Delinquency McDowell Group, Inc. Page 2 171 capacity to explore their identity, self-sufficiency and independent decision-making, and helps them be future- and achievement-orientated.
Family protective factors include family connectedness, attachment, and bonding; positive parenting styles characterized by reliable and consistent responsiveness, support, and discipline; adequate socioeconomic supports for the family; clear expectations for family behavior and values; and strong family communication, attention, and sense of caring.
School protective factors include a strong connection to school; a caring school climate with positive norms; participation in extracurricular activities and healthy peer groups; positive teacher expectations; reliable and steady school administration and management; positive partnerships and overlap between family, school, and community life; physical and psychological safety, including policies to ensure a welcoming atmosphere from school staff and other students; and high academic expectations.
Community protective factors include positive connection to other adults and strong role models; safe, supportive, and connected neighborhoods and communities; strong community infrastructure, including access to mental health and health care; a strong regulatory system for childcare providers; healthy social norms and programs to enhance them; a variety of opportunities for youth engagement; a sense of belonging and connection to community and culture; and strong cultural traditional activities.
Factors that Impact Youth Substance Abuse and Delinquency
Numerous risk and protective factors affect youth substance abuse, delinquency, and other risk behaviors. The more risk factors an adolescent has at the individual, family, school or community level, the more likely s/he is to engage in risk behaviors. The more protective factors present in an adolescent’s life, the more likely s/he is to engage in prosocial and developmentally-healthy behaviors. For example, youth who experience adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), witness family members engaging in substance use, and live in disconnected or transient communities are more likely to engage in risk behaviors themselves. On the other hand, youth who have a positive self-concept, are engaged in meaningful activities, and are connected to their families and other adults in their community are more likely to avoid risk behaviors.
Table one summarizes risk and protective factors shown in national research to be associated with increases and decreases in adolescent risk behavior.
(See next page.)
Protective Factors for Youth Substance Abuse and Delinquency McDowell Group, Inc. Page 3 172 Table 1. Types of Risk and Protective Factors for Adolescent Risk behaviors Level Risk Factor Protective Factor • Early initiation of risk behavior • Engagement in meaningful activities (e.g. • Depression or suicidal ideation organized activities outside of school such as clubs, lessons, sports or volunteering) • Loss of cultural identity and connection • Life skills and social competence • Childhood media exposure to violence and alcohol • Cultural identity and connection • Friends who engage in risk behavior • Positive personal qualities • Early and persistent antisocial behavior • Positive self-concept • Low perceived risk of harm from risk behavior • Positive peer role models Individual • Gang involvement • Religious identity • Older physical appearance than peers • High grade point average • Working more than 20 hours/week • Student participation in extracurricular activities • Perceived risk of early death • Academic failure • Lack of personal commitment to school • Experience of child abuse and/or other family violence • Family history of risk behavior, adverse • Family connectedness childhood experiences (ACEs), and family • Positive parenting style violence • Living in a two-parent family • Family management problems • Higher parent education • Family conflict Family • High parental expectations about school • Favorable parental attitudes towards and involvement in risk behavior • Household access to guns or substances (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or other illegal drugs) • Disconnected from school • Connected to school School • Caring school climate • Availability of drugs and alcohol • Positive connection to other adults • Community norms and laws favorable toward • Safe, supportive, and connected drug use and crime neighborhoods • Availability of firearms • Strong community infrastructure • Transitions and mobility • Local, state policies and practices that Community • Low neighborhood attachment support healthy norms and child-youth programs • Community disorganization • Range of opportunities within the community • Poverty for meaningful youth engagement (e.g. volunteering or participation in community- based projects) Source: Adapted from Alaska Department of Health and Social Service’s Division of Behavioral Health. (2011). “Risk and Protective Factors for Adolescent Substance Use (and other Problem Behavior).”
Protective Factors for Youth Substance Abuse and Delinquency McDowell Group, Inc. Page 4 173 Local Protective Factor Data
The relationships in the table above have been identified in Alaska as well. Analysis of 2003-2013 YRBS5 data from ASD traditional high schools shows protective factors perform a preventive function for student risk behaviors.6 Using correlational and multiple regression analyses, Garcia, Price, and Tabatabai examined the relationships between eight protective factors for ASD students—talking to parents about school every day, having one adult besides a parent to ask for help, spending at least one hour a week volunteering or helping at school or in the community, engaging in organized after school activities at least one day a week, not feeling alone, feeling like s/he matters to the community, having teachers who care and provide individual encouragement, and attending schools with clear rules and consequences for behavior—and substance abuse and delinquency.
The study found that “[f]or every one unit increase in the number of protective factors, youth are 15% less likely to currently drink alcohol; 16% less likely to binge drink; [and] 20% less likely to smoke marijuana.”7 The study also analyzed the associations between the eight protective factors and the following risk behaviors:
1. Alcohol use during the past 30 days 2. Binge drinking (five or more servings of alcohol in one sitting) 3. Smoking marijuana during the past 30 days 4. Missing class without permission during the past 30 days
The protective factors associated with the greatest reduction in likelihood a student will drink alcohol, binge drink, or smoke marijuana are ‘having teachers who students feel really care’ and ‘regularly talking to their parents about school.’ The strongest protective factors for reducing school absenteeism are ‘having teachers who students feel really care’ and ‘attending schools with clear rules and consequences.’8 In addition, the study illustrated a dosage effect related to afterschool program participation. The next table details the strength of association between each of protective factors and risk behaviors measured. Statistically significant results are highlighted in blue. The impacts of afterschool programming are discussed in detail in the following chapter.
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5The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is a risk-based survey administered to all high school students (grades 9 through 12) every other year regarding risk-related behaviors. The nationwide survey assesses youth risk in six main areas: 1. Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence 2. Sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases 3. Alcohol and other drug use 4. Tobacco use 5. Unhealthy dietary behaviors 6. Inadequate physical activity 6 Garcia, G. M., Price, L. and Tabatabai, N. (2014). Anchorage Youth Risk Behavioral Survey Results: 2003-2013 Trends and Correlation Analysis of Selected Risk Behaviors, Bullying, Mental health conditions, and protective factors. UAA Department of Health Sciences. This study was completed at the request of the Anchorage Youth Development Coalition (AYDC), in partnership with United Way of Anchorage. 7 Garcia, G. M., Price, L. and Tabatabai, N. (2014). Anchorage Youth Risk Behavioral Survey Results: 2003-2013 Trends and Correlation Analysis of Selected Risk Behaviors, Bullying, Mental health conditions, and protective factors. UAA Department of Health Sciences. This study was completed at the request of the Anchorage Youth Development Coalition (AYDC), in partnership with United Way of Anchorage. 8 Ibid. Protective Factors for Youth Substance Abuse and Delinquency McDowell Group, Inc. Page 5 174 Table 2. Strength of Association Between Protective Factors and Risk Behaviors for Anchorage Students at Traditional High Schools Risk Behavior Recently Missed Protective Factor Current Alcohol Binge Drinking Current Marijuana Class without Use Ever Use Permission Talking to parents about 32% less likely 34% less likely 39% less likely 32% less likely school everyday Having one or more adults to not significant 20% less likely not significant 27% less likely ask for help Spending at least one hour/week volunteering at 18% less likely 21% less likely 33% less likely not significant school or in the community Feeling like s/he matters to 19% less likely 17% less likely 35% less likely 34% less likely people in the community Not feeling alone 21% less likely 24% less likely 30% less likely 29% less likely Having teachers who really 51% less likely 46% less likely 45% less likely 44% less likely care about him/her Attending a school with clear rules and consequences for 25% less likely 23% less likely 29% less likely 34% less likely behavior at least one Participating not significant 16% less likely 31% less likely not significant in organized day per week after school at least two 18% less likely not significant 39% less likely 28% less likely activities… days per week Source: Garcia, G. M., Price, L. and Tabatabai, N. (2014). Anchorage Youth Risk Behavioral Survey Results: 2003-2013 Trends and Correlation Analysis of Selected Risk Behaviors, Bullying, Mental health conditions, and protective factors. UAA Department of Health Sciences. Note: Table results are rounded to the nearest percent.
Protective Factors for Youth Substance Abuse and Delinquency McDowell Group, Inc. Page 6 175 Afterschool Programs
This section presents an overview of afterschool programming followed by a discussion of the role of ASPs within the context of protective factors. Then it describes features linked with successful ASP outcomes.
Overview
ASPs can vary tremendously in structure, content, emphases, goals, and student demographics. Some ASPs are sponsored within schools, others are hosted by private organizations, religiously affiliated entities, community organizations, park districts, youth service agencies, health agencies, libraries, museums, etc.9,10 Except for summer programs, most ASPs operate for 2 to 3 hours a day, 4 to 5 days a week.11 One useful way to differentiate ASPs is by activity category, whether they are structured as:
1. Team sports, sports clubs, or organized sports activities out of school. 2. Prosocial activities, such as participation in volunteering, service clubs, and/or religious service activities in the community. 3. Performing arts, including participation in band, drama, art, or dance. 4. Academic-oriented clubs and experiential/enriched learning programs. 5. School involvement, such as participation in student government.12
ASPs are tasked with a range of goals “from providing supervision and reliable and safe childcare for youth during the afterschool hours to alleviating many of society’s ills, including crime, the academic achievement gap, substance use, and other behavioral problems and academic shortcomings.”13 ASPs vary in the degree to which they articulate and target their goals. For example, some ASPs explicitly target outcomes such as improved school attendance, while other ASPs have unwritten goals or lack overt outcome goals altogether.14
Not all youth have access to ASPs. A consistent finding in the literature is that substantial barriers—cost, availability, travel, etc.—disproportionally limit participation for lower-income and ethnic minority youth.15 Although many ASPs specifically target underserved youth in their missions, children of higher income families are most likely to participate in ASPs and at a greater frequency; they are also more likely to participate in diverse programming with an enrichment (rather than tutorial) emphasis.16
9 American Youth Policy Forum. (2006). Helping Youth Succeed through Out-of-School Time Programs. Washington, DC: American Youth Policy Forum. 10 Little, P., Wimer, C., & Weiss, H. B. (2008). After school programs in the 21st century: Their potential and what it takes to achieve it. Issues and opportunities in out-of-school time evaluation, 10(1-12). 11 Ibid. 12 Fredricks, J. A., & Eccles, J. S. (2006). Extracurricular involvement and adolescent adjustment: Impact of duration, number of activities, and breadth of participation. Applied Developmental Science, 10(3), 132–146. 13 Kremer, K. P., Maynard, B. R., Polanin, J. R., Vaughn, M. G., & Sarteschi, C. M. (2015). Effects of after-school programs with at-risk youth on attendance and externalizing behaviors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of youth and adolescence, 44(3), 616-636. 14 Ibid. 15 Ibid. 16 Little, P., Wimer, C., & Weiss, H. B. (2008). After school programs in the 21st century: Their potential and what it takes to achieve it. Issues and opportunities in out-of-school time evaluation, 10(1-12). Protective Factors for Youth Substance Abuse and Delinquency McDowell Group, Inc. Page 7 176 Researchers tend to categorize afterschool programming in terms of several broad, often overlapping, purposes:
• Enrichment – to augment the educational experience of youth by offering skill-development, training, and other enrichment opportunities outside of the regular school day.17,18 • Development – to improve the academic, social and emotional learning, and health outcomes of youth and that are not a focus during the standard school day. 19 • Supervision – to provide afterschool care for the children of full-time working parents who would either not be able to work or be required to leave their children in some form of self-care. • Prevention – to prevent delinquency and other risk behaviors by keeping youth occupied during the peak hours for juvenile crime.
While these purposes are not mutually-exclusive—enrichment experiences, for example, can improve physical health—programs adopt a variety of target populations, strategies, and levels of sophistication to reach their identified outcomes.
Afterschool Programs Outcomes and Protective Factors
ASPs have the potential to serve as protective factors in and of themselves, as well as present youth with opportunities to develop or experience other protective factors. Several studies link ASP participation directly to reduced risk behaviors:
• Locally, University of Alaska Anchorage researchers found that students who participate in organized ASPs at least once a week are 16 percent less likely to binge drink and 31 percent less likely to use marijuana. Students who participate in ASPs at least two days a week are 18 percent less likely to use alcohol, 39 percent less likely to use marijuana, and 28 percent less likely to miss class without permission.20 • A review of youth risk and protective factors related to substance abuse found engagement in meaningful activities—volunteering or participating in peer-based programs or service learning projects—was associated with reduced alcohol, tobacco, and drug use, teen pregnancy, school suspensions, and school dropouts.21 • Analysis of 43 studies of ASPs serving children between the ages of 5 and 14 observed declines in drug use or arrests and/or changes in attitudes towards drugs.22 • A review of 2,587 citations related to youth externalizing behaviors (delinquency, maladjustment, drug use, discipline problems, alcohol use etc.) found a positive, but not statistically significant, effect on externalizing behaviors.23
17 American Youth Policy Forum. (2006). Helping Youth Succeed through Out-of-School Time Programs. Washington, DC: American Youth Policy Forum. 18 Little, P., Wimer, C., & Weiss, H. B. (2008). After school programs in the 21st century: Their potential and what it takes to achieve it. Issues and opportunities in out-of-school time evaluation, 10(1-12). 19 American Youth Policy Forum. (2006). Helping Youth Succeed through Out-of-School Time Programs. Washington, DC: American Youth Policy Forum. 20 Garcia, G. M., Price, L. and Tabatabai, N. (2014). Anchorage Youth Risk Behavioral Survey Results: 2003-2013 Trends and Correlation Analysis of Selected Risk Behaviors, Bullying, Mental health conditions, and protective factors. UAA Department of Health Sciences. This study was completed at the request of the Anchorage Youth Development Coalition (AYDC), in partnership with United Way of Anchorage. 21 Alaska Department of Health and Social Service’s Division of Behavioral Health. (2011). “Risk and Protective Factors for Adolescent Substance Use (and other Problem Behavior).” http://dhss.alaska.gov/dbh/Documents/Prevention/programs/spfsig/pdfs/ Risk_Protective_Factors.pdf. 22 Mahoney, J. L., Parente, M. E., & Zigler, E. F. (2010). After-school program participation and children’s development. In J. L. Meece & J. S. Eccles (Eds.), Handbook of research on schools, schooling, and human development (pp. 379–397). New York, NY: Routledge. 23 Kremer, K. P., Maynard, B. R., Polanin, J. R., Vaughn, M. G., & Sarteschi, C. M. (2015). Effects of after-school programs with at-risk youth on attendance and externalizing behaviors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of youth and adolescence, 44(3), 616-636. Protective Factors for Youth Substance Abuse and Delinquency McDowell Group, Inc. Page 8 177 • A longitudinal study of 3,000 elementary and middle school students participating in ASPs in eight states found reports of misconduct declined and, among middle school students, use of drugs and alcohol was less than their unsupervised peers.24
Depending on purpose and design, ASPs have the potential to cultivate a variety of protective factors linked with youth substance abuse and delinquency prevention including:
• Life skills and social competence • High grade point average • Cultural identity and connection • Connected to school • Positive personal qualities • Positive connection to other adults • Positive self-concept • Safe, supportive, and connected • Positive peer role models neighborhoods • Religious identity • Range of opportunities within the community for meaningful youth engagement
Many studies and evaluations have found that ASPs can cultivate protective factors:
• In their review of the value of ASPs, RAND found evidence that multipurpose programs (such as 21st Century Learning Centers, school-aged childcare and Boys and Girls Clubs) can improve youth’s feelings of safety.25 • The same review found that ASPs that specifically target academic instruction and skill development can improve student achievement.26 • Similarly, ASPs that deliberately focus on social and emotional skill development have been linked to reduced risk behaviors.27 • Lauer et al. found that ASPs can have positive effects on math and reading achievement for at-risk students. • A review of 43 studies of ASPs found most describe positive associations between ASP participation and increases in student motivation, effort and attachment to school.28 Likewise, most studies included in the review found that participants experienced an improved sense of well-being (increased self- efficacy and self-concept, and decreased anxiety and depression) compared to non-participants.29 • A longitudinal study of 3,000 students’ participation in ASPs in eight states found participating elementary school students showed gains in social skills with peers and prosocial behaviors, as well as decreases in aggressive behaviors with peers.30
In addition to cultivating specific protective factors for youth substance abuse and delinquency, ASPs can yield other positive outcomes for participating youth as well. An extensive range of positive academic, social/emotional, prevention, and health outcomes are associated with ASPs. While many of these outcomes are identified by research as protective factors for youth substance abuse and delinquency, others—such as
24 Vandell, D. L., Reisner, E. R., & Pierce, K. M. (2007). Outcomes linked to high-quality afterschool programs: Longitudinal findings from the study of promising afterschool programs. Washington, DC: Policy Studies Associates. 25 McCombs, J.S., Whitaker, A., and Youngmin Yoo, P. (2017) The Value of Out-of-School Time Programs. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation. Available at https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PE267.html. 26 Ibid. 27 Ibid. 28 Mahoney, J. L., Parente, M. E., & Zigler, E. F. (2010). After-school program participation and children’s development. In J. L. Meece & J. S. Eccles (Eds.), Handbook of research on schools, schooling, and human development (pp. 379–397). New York, NY: Routledge. 29 Ibid. 30 Vandell, D. L., Reisner, E. R., & Pierce, K. M. (2007). Outcomes linked to high-quality afterschool programs: Longitudinal findings from the study of promising afterschool programs. Washington, DC: Policy Studies Associates. Protective Factors for Youth Substance Abuse and Delinquency McDowell Group, Inc. Page 9 178 improved homework completion or improved body image—support positive youth development in other important ways. The following table groups ASP associated outcomes by domain.
Table 3. Anticipated Outcomes of Participation in After School Programs Supportive Outcomes by Domain Academic Outcomes Better attitudes towards school and higher educational aspirations Higher school attendance rates and less tardiness Less disciplinary action Lower dropout rates Better performance in school (achievement test scores, grades) Greater on-time promotion Improved homework completion Engagement in learning Social/Emotional Outcomes Decreased behavioral problems Improved social and communication skills and/or relationships with peers, parents, and teachers Increased self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-efficacy Lower levels of depression and anxiety Development of initiative Improved feelings and attitudes toward self and school Prevention Avoidance of drug and alcohol use Decreases in delinquency and violent behavior Increased knowledge of safe sex Avoidance of sexual activity Reduction in juvenile crime Health and Wellness Outcomes Better food choices Increased physical activity Increased knowledge of nutrition and health practices Reduction in BMI Improved blood pressure Improved body image Source: Table compiled by McDowell Group using information from Little, P., Wimer, C., & Weiss, H. B. (2008). After school programs in the 21st century: Their potential and what it takes to achieve it. Issues and opportunities in out-of-school time evaluation, 10(1-12).
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Several modifier effects—including intensity of participation, program type, program quality, and system integration—influence ASP outcomes.
Participation Intensity
For ASPs to impact outcomes, the frequency, duration, and quality of participation matter.31 Fredricks and Eccles researched how the duration of youth involvement in afterschool programming, the total number of activities pursued, and the breadth of participation affect youth development and risky behavior.32 Analysis of longitudinal data showed that, in general, longer duration of participation predicted more positive outcomes, including higher grades, resilience, academic peer context, and a less risky peer context.33 Likewise, the greater number of activities was associated with school belonging, resilience, academic peers, and negatively with stress and risky peers.34 The number of different types of ASPs was indicative of positive school belonging, resilience, and academic peers.35 Adolescents who participate in programs because of their own intrinsic interest or motivation realize a greater degree of developmental growth.36
Activity Type
Researchers have found that different types of ASPs—sports, academic clubs, performance arts, volunteering/service, community-based, and religious—support different developmental outcomes.37 For example, some studies suggest that youth who participate in sports-based ASPs learn to sustain effort, set goals, and develop values like responsibility, persistence, and self-control; studies of academic-based clubs, predictably, are associated with positive academic outcomes; while research on participation in service activities develops moral and political identity and predicts subsequent civic engagement.38 One study found that “ASPs that emphasize social skill and character development are more effective at reducing delinquent behavior than are programs lacking such an emphasis.”39
Program Quality
Program quality is of paramount importance and varies greatly. Outcome gains appear to depend on the quality of an ASP’s structure (smaller program size, educated staff, low turnover, more mature programs), process (positive social inter-changes among staff and participants), and participation (frequency, duration, intrinsic motivation to participate).40 In a study of high-quality programs, researchers found positive outcomes for youth who regularly attended high-quality programs and negative outcomes for youth who intermittently attended unstructured programs.41 Positive outcomes are more likely when the participant’s needs are well-matched with
31 Weiss, H. B., Little, P., & Bouffard, S. M. (2005). More than just being there: Balancing the participation equation. New Directions for Student Leadership, 2005(105), 15-31. 32 Fredricks, J. A., & Eccles, J. S. (2006). Extracurricular involvement and adolescent adjustment: Impact of duration, number of activities, and breadth of participation. Applied Developmental Science, 10(3), 132–146. 33 Ibid. 34 Ibid. 35 Ibid. 36 Mahoney, J. L., Vandell, D., Simkins, S., & Zarrett, N. (2009). Adolescent out-of-school activities. In R. Lerner, & L. Steinberg (Eds.), Handbook of adolescent psychology (pp. 228–269). New York, NY: John Wiley. 37 Ibid. 38 Ibid. 39 Gottfredson, D. C., Gerstenblith, S. A., Soulé, D. A., Womer, S. C., & Lu, S. (2004). Do after school programs reduce delinquency? Prevention Science, 5(4), 253-266. 40 Mahoney, J. L., Parente, M. E., & Zigler, E. F. (2010). After-school program participation and children’s development. In J. L. Meece & J. S. Eccles (Eds.), Handbook of research on schools, schooling, and human development (pp. 379–397). New York, NY: Routledge. 41 Vandell, D. L., Reisner, E. R., & Pierce, K. M. (2007). Outcomes linked to high-quality afterschool programs: Longitudinal findings from the study of promising afterschool programs. Washington, DC: Policy Studies Associates. Protective Factors and Afterschool Programs McDowell Group, Inc. Page 11
180 the intentions of the ASP.42 In a review of 69 ASPs, Durlack et al. found that four SAFE qualities differentiated programs with positive outcomes:43
1. Sequenced: Does the program use a connected and coordinated set of activities to achieve skill development objectives? 2. Active: Does the program use active learning to help youth learn? 3. Focused: Does the program have at least one component that addresses personal and social skills? 4. Explicit: Does the program target specific personal or social skills?
Compared to programs that did not follow these evidence-based practices, the researchers found that “SAFE programs were associated with significant improvements in self-perceptions, school bonding and positive social behaviors; significant reductions in conduct problems and drug use; and significant increases in achievement test scores, grades and school attendance.”44
System Integration
In recent years, the Icelandic Model—a prevention effort that includes ASPs in a multi-dimensional strategy to combat youth substance abuse in Iceland—has demonstrated the power to reduce risk factors for substance use while increasing protective factors by integrating efforts at family, school, and community levels. The government-led response has three main components:
1. Parental education about the importance of providing emotional support, reasonable monitoring, and time with their teenage children; 2. Youth participation in organized sports, extracurricular activities, and other recreational programs; and 3. Strengthened networks between agencies in the community and schools. 45
In addition to the components mentioned above, the model has several other elements:
• National media campaigns to discourage alcohol and cigarette use • A national, school-based anti-smoking initiative focused on positive peer influence • Legislation to decrease the visibility of and access to alcohol and tobacco • Mandated labelling of cigarettes with anti-smoking messages • A national ban on alcohol and tobacco-related advertising, display of tobacco products in shops, and smoking in all outdoor places • Increasing the legal age of maturity from 16 to 18 • A publicized Prevention Day46
Survey data and evaluation findings have found substantial declines in national rates of substance use and simultaneous increases in protective factors coinciding with the Icelandic Model’s interventions.47
42 Ibid. 43 Durlak, J. A., Weissberg, R. P., & Pachan, M. (2010). A meta‐analysis of after‐school programs that seek to promote personal and social skills in children and adolescents. American journal of community psychology, 45(3-4), 294-309. 44 Durkak, J. A., & Weissberg, R. P. (2013). Afterschool programs that follow evidence-based practices to promote social and emotional development are effective. In Expanding Minds and Opportunities: Leveraging the Power of Afterschool and Summer Learning for Student Success. Available at http://www.expandinglearning.org/expandingminds/article/afterschool- programs-follow-evidence-based-practices-promote-social-and. 45 Sigfusdottir, I. D., Kristjansson, A. L., Thorlindsson, T., & Allegrante, J. P. (2008). Trends in prevalence of substance use among Icelandic adolescents, 1995–2006. Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 3(1), 12. 46 Kristjansson, A. L., James, J. E., Allegrante, J. P., Sigfusdottir, I. D., & Helgason, A. R. (2010). Adolescent substance use, parental monitoring, and leisure-time activities: 12-year outcomes of primary prevention in Iceland. Preventive medicine, 51(2), 168-171. 47 Sigfusdottir, I. D., Kristjansson, A. L., Thorlindsson, T., & Allegrante, J. P. (2008). Trends in prevalence of substance use among Icelandic adolescents, 1995–2006. Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 3(1), 12. Protective Factors and Afterschool Programs McDowell Group, Inc. Page 12
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The research supports the following general conclusions:
• Reduction of risk factors and promotion of protective factors are linked with decreases in youth substance abuse and delinquency. These findings are demonstrated nationally and have been replicated for local Alaska students. • ASPs can serve as protective factors as well as cultivate protective factors at individual, family, school, and community levels, but not all youth have access to ASPs. A consistent finding in the literature is that barriers limit participation for lower-income and minority youth. • ASPs vary in structure, content, emphases, goals, and student demographics. Some ASPs are sponsored within schools, others are hosted by private organizations, religiously affiliated entities, community organizations, park districts, youth service agencies, health agencies, libraries, and more. • Different types of ASPs—volunteering/service, community-based, performance arts, academic clubs, and sports—support different developmental outcomes. For ASPs to impact outcomes, the frequency, duration, and quality of participation matter. Program quality is also of paramount importance. • Effective ASPs share design features. ASP best practices include explicit targeting of outcomes, engaging supportive and trained staff, and utilizing sequenced programming. • ASPs work best as part of a systemic prevention effort. The Icelandic Model, a leading-edge prevention effort, exemplifies inclusion of ASPs in a multi-dimensional strategy to combat youth substance abuse.
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