M E M O R A N D U M 07-53

TO: MAYOR HORNADAY AND HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM: COUNCILMAN DOUG STARK

DATE: COUNCIL MEETING OF 27 MARCH 2007

SUBJECT: PARKING LOT AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF KACHEMAK WAY AND HOMER SPIT ROAD

The Council has periodically discussed the need for more parking near the intersection of Homer Spit Road and Kachemak Drive for users of the Homer Spit Trail. The northeast quadrant is currently used and will be expanded, but space is limited; it also requires users to cross Kachemak Drive. The area to the west of the Spit Road is a possibility, but the need to cross the Spit Road rules that out in the absence of a traffic signal or an overpass.

There is plenty of room at the southeast quadrant, but it is at the tip of Mud Bay. 12" x 12" uprights backing 4" x 12" boards holding dredge spoils would provide in excess of 20 parking spaces. Permits would be necessary from DOT (Kachemak Drive is a state road) and the Corps of Engineers.

RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Engineer through the City Manager to complete a preliminary design and apply to DOT and the Corps for permits.

Fiscal Note: $125,000