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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05072008 PACAB PacketPort and Commerce Advisory Board Regular Meetin May 7, 2008 Regular Meeting City Council Chambers Beginning at 12:00 pm SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeti May 7, 2008 NOON COUNCIL CHAMBERS Ron Long, Chair 1. CALL TO ORDER Board Member Term Expires 2008 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Theresa Butts, Vice Chair Board Member 3. ROLL CALL Term Expires 2009 4. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND Deborah Akermatt REPORTS Board Member Term Expires 2010 A. ARRC Representative Louis Bencardino Daniel Oliver Board Member B. KPB/EDD- City Councilmember Tom Smith Term Expires 2010 Paul schuldt G Chamber Report Laura Cloward Executive Director Boazd Member Term Expires 2009 D. Administrative Report Darryl Schaefermeyer Board Member 5. Citizens' comments on any subject ezcept those items Term Expues 2009 scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited Paul Tougas to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this Boazd Member agenda item.] Term Expires 2008 Phillip Oates 6. Approval of agenda and consent agenda [Approval of City Manager Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered Bob Hicks Community Dev. Duector separately unless a Board Member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Kari Anderson Agenda.] Hazbor Master Anne Bailey Executive Liaison City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda May 7, 2008 Page 1 1 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Harbor Area Parking Garage Discussion ....................................................... Page 3 * B. Apri12, 2008 PACAB Regulaz Meeting Minutes .......................................... Page 4 9. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required) A. PACAB Priority List ................................................................................... Page 10 10. BOARD COMMENTS 11. CITIZEN COMMENTS [S minutes per individual -Each individual has one opportunity to speal~J 12. BOARD AND ADMINSTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS'COMMENTS 13. ADJOURNMENT 1 City of Seward, Alaska Mav 7. 2008 PACAB Agenda Page 2 2 Agenda Statement PACAB Meeting Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 To: Port & Commerce Advisory Board From: Karin Sturdy, Parks & Recreation Director Agenda Item: Harbor Area Parking Garage concept discussion BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Members of the public have asked the City of Seward to consider amulti-story parking garage to "stack" vehicles, since parking and other land uses are at such. a high premium in the Harbor area. Last fall, Karin Sturdy attended the National Parking Association annual conference and exposition. A number of garage and stacking concept vendors were present and commercial information was distributed. There are choices from steel, concrete, below-ground, above-ground and menu options enough to boggle the mind. Remote control retrieval systems can be employed, driven by track, lift or pulley or other options. At least one company claims to offer to prepare a rough design concept and cost estimate, presumably with the idea that their partnering concrete company would build the garage, upon approval. The South Parking lot is the greatest money-maker for the Parking Enterprise fund, as it provides single spaces, large vehicle or trailer spaces and pull-throughs. With the convenient location, ample space and safe access to adjacent streets, the South Parking lot is a good suggestion for a parking garage. At some point, the discussion of location will need to be held. Seward's would-be parking garage could provide the latest technology or might be only two levels. Perhaps the top floor or roof might serve as an ice rink. Perhaps first floor space could be teased to smaller harbor-related businesses to fund construction. All of these questions are unanswered. The concepts in general should be discussed and debated, culminating with arecommendation - at some point - to the City of Seward administration for further research or possible request for proposals for design or build. Sturdy will route various product information at the PACAB meeting to further open creativity of discussion. FISCAL NOTE: There is no budget for a parking garage at this time. RECOMMENDATION: PACAB discussion. City of Sewarr~ Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes April 2, 2008 Volume 3 Page 492 CALL TO ORDER The regular Apri12, 2008 meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 by Chair Long. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Board Member Oliver led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Board Member Ron Long presiding, and Paul Schuldt Theresa Butts Deborah Altermatt Dan Oliver Paul Tougas Darryl Schaefermeyer (arrived at 12:10 p.m.) comprising a quorum of the Board; and Bob Hicks, Community Development Director Kari Anderson, Hazbor Master Anne Bailey, Executive Liaison ARRC Representative Louis Bencardino Bencazdino stated the dock had been busy, dredging would occur on the east side of the dock and many vessels were arriving in Sewazd. He reiterated work had been on the dock to accommodate the Navy ships, the first cruise ship would arrive May 18, 2008 and a boazd meeting would occur in May. He stated work had also been done on the buoy at the end of the coal dock. In response to Schuldt, Bencardino stated he had been in contact with the people for the new travel lift dock in regazds to the pile of material. In response to Anderson, Bencazdino stated the railroad had talked with the Harbor engineers and the City would provide the rock and some money and the railroad would complete the project. In response to Schuldt, Bencazdino stated that they would use rock instead of sheet piling in front of the train wreck. In response to Butts, Bencardino stated the dredging on the east side was a temporary fix for the cruise ships and would be worked on in the fall. He clarified this dredging was separate fram the 42 foot dredging project. Board Member Schaefermeyer arrived at 12:10 p.m. City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Apri12, 2008 Polume 3, Page 493 KPB/EDD- City Councilmember Tom Smith- None Chamber Report Laura Cloward Executive Director- None Administrative Report Community Development Director Bob Hicks reported on the following items: • The Ordinance to amend the PACAB powers and duties was on the April 14, 2008 Council agenda and a Board Member may want to attend. • On Apri128, 2008, Council would adopt the SMIC plan and a Board Member may want to speak on behalf of the plan. He provided a copy of the SMIC appendices for the Board to review and discussed the summary plans. { ~; Schaefermeyer stated the Board received t..` IC suimnaries in the last packet and the packets were available on the City website. r ` ~a~ "~,, • At the Apri114, 2008 Council meeting a CounciTi ~ joint work session date and time ,~. incorporated u~ tlte,past • The Railrodd ~~~ a co ~ t citation in February. Hicks stated the City may lose rail ~~~~~ .~. road service in th~P , ssessment for Responsive Environment Panel ~~ ~.~~~ was being created ~ou`~ °~ "~ he issue locally. ~.T. Long stated it would be mt W `° ~ learn the effect on the electric rates and the cost of oil if winter railroad services ended. ` Altermatt added it would also have an economic impact for workers and families who would be displaced. In response to Altermatt, Hicks stated a deal had been negotiated with the railroad and the erosion issue had been resolved. Anderson stated the area leased was railroad property and a small portion was owned by the City and this should be a strong but temporary fix. Harbor Master Kari Anderson reported on the following issues: • The 50-ton travel lift was operational and was not on the I dock yet. would be set. • On Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 6:30 p.m m th"~~~]~ilding an Informational Community Meeting would be held to discuss Nuclear Pow~c~,; aF icks stated City Council and the Boards and Commissions were invited to attend. ~^,y • On April 21, 2008~a,~~~Council Work Session would be held to discuss the Building Codes. In response to ~cks stated staffwould try to compile information on what was 5 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes April 2, 2008 Volume 3, Page 494 • Construction on the I dock was on schedule and should be completed in May. • The T dock had been re-decked. • May 17, 2008 was Harbor Opening Weekend. In response to Schuldt, Anderson stated the question was if the City should fund improvements on someone else's property and from a construction point of view the funding would have to be approved by City Council. Schuldt stated the equipment to put the piling in was onsite an to see money wasted. Long stated the opportunity should have been incorpora~~ sign phase and PACAB might take a look at upcoming projects. ~ ~' ~ ;~, Butts was glad the erosion issue had not slipped through the cracks; ~ MIC maps were F 4~ amazing and asked about the AVTEC fire lease shown on the map. ~ 4 In response to Butts, Bailey stated the AVTEC lease was on the map to show where it would be but was not sure if this was a signed lease. Citizens' comments on any subject excep.'f,e items scheduled for public hearing- None Approval of agenda and consent agenda Motion (SchulddTougas) Motion Passed the Agenda Consent. The followm~:ite~ans were approved under the Consent Agenda: Meeting Minutes N New Business- Storm Water Long stated the Board was asked to provide recommendation on the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and Permit. Long reviewed the three options. Anderson discussed the Storm Water Pollution Plan and Permit and what the plan would entail and what components needed to be considered. 6 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Apri12, 200$ Volume 3, Page 495 In response to Long, Anderson stated there was amulti- sector general permit for storm water discharge and the permit for the State of Alaska expired in 2005. She explained the City was required to get the permit and would once they were able to apply for it. Long stated that the $ 5,000 for across the bay and the $3,500 for the Small Boat Hazbor was a small amount and the Board did not have sufficient information to make a decision. Hicks interjected that the City was pursuing the permit and they question was if the City should privatize SM1C and the Small Boat Harbor or continue operas Long replied the answer depended on many issues and I' to make a decision based on fact. Long discussed what information the Board would 1' ~~ to se~~ ~. ~. Hicks stated that the permit fee was not prohibitive and `reiterated" _estion was who would be the operator. Schaefermeyer requested a plan or outline be presented to the Board to xrle a considered evaluation. The Board continued to discuss In response to Tougas, Anderson state she discussed the responsibilities of the City and the economic forum. consultants would arrive in May and In response to Long, Hicks stated the City'as not an'~operator as a leaser but was an operator with boat storage, snow removal and operation c3~tl~ travel lift. He speculated that if the City h „~ '- worked with the Cargo operations then the City world probably be an operator. to discuss the Storm Water Permit, the requirements and the issue of pri By generah~, ~ nsus, t$~'rr ~ rd stated the City should continue with the permit process and operate as t~..~ -,~ ow fo ~_` w pending futare information and discussion. ~w._ ADEC Coal Dus {C~ `- AKRR [Pulled by Administration- Will be addressed under f Administration Rept- Discuss Liquid Natural Gas Deliveries to Seward Motion (Tougas/Long~ Table the Discussion of Liquid Natural Gas Delivers to Seward Item Long explained tabling this lays it on the table and could be brought back by motion. Motion Passed 7 Unanimous Consent City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Apri12, 2008 Volume 3, Page 496 Select Topic for the Apri116, 2008 Work Session Long stated Council would set a joint work session with PACAB at the April 14, 2008 Council Meeting. The Board decided to pick items to discuss with Council. Motion (Tougas/Schaeferraeyer) Select Discuss the Priority List as the April 16, 2008 Work Session Topic Motion Passed Unanimous Correspondence, Information Items and Reports (no ~ n required) -None Board Comments - Altermatt asked Anderson what advertising wt[~~~ f~`~ .harbor and she discussed boat slips size and where certain boats would go. She sugges~~,a` t paperwork be created to clarify where all the boat sizes go and wondered who should do this ~ :M Butts stated we advertised with the Fish Expo and was ham the City was being more proactive with the railroad, air quality issues and other environmental concerns. In response to Schi~y~r, Hicks stated the last he heard there was a problem with transportation funding r the Stock engineering fund and boat endeavor. Schaeferme er r `" an,u the SMC dock at the next meetin . Long stated that the h ` ~ advertisbd in a fishing journal and was not aware of the other forms of advertising and request _ date on the waiting list for slips in the harbor. He thanked the citizen's. ? ; Butts discussed the 5% moorage fee and requested an explanation. Citizen Comments [5 minutes per individual -Each individual has one opportunity to spealcJ Russ Maddox, 3385 Nash Road, recommended the Shannon and Wilson Consultants come down during break up to see storm water run off. He continued the agencies were concerned with the snow removal, as well as, bare ground and storm water run off. He discussed the process of acquiring the plan. Long stated the Borough and Kenai Watershed Forum did a digital elevation mappingproject that may be of use for the consultants that came down. 8 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minut es April 2, 2008 Volume 3, Page 497 Board and Administrative Response to Citizens' Comments- Butts apologized for mischaracterizing the status of the Seward Ship Drydocks permit. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 1:19 p.m. Anne Bailey Executive Liaison (City Seal) MEMORANDUM Date: May 7, 2008 To: Port and Commerce Advisory Board Through: Bob Hicks, Community Development Director From: Anne Bailey, Executive Liaison Subject: Priority List At the April 16, 2008 Work Session the Port and Commerce Advisory Board discussed PACAB priorities. By general consensus, the Board selected three priorities they would like to discuss with Council at the May 12, 2008 joint work session. The priorities are attached for your review. 10 PACAB Priorities - Develop South Harbor Development Plan • Parking • Commerce • Social Spaces • Authority? - Examine and Formulate Advise on Lease versus Sell • SMIC • City of Seward Land • Contract Format/Stipulations - Explore Expanding Port Activity • Completing SMIC Project • Energy Costs • Cargo Throughput • Increase SMIC Productivity 11 5/1/2008 10:40 AM ~u'~~" ~~~~ ]uri8 2008 ! "S M TiW T F S July 2008 S M "T W T F 5 ' .: ~ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8.9101112,1314 15 1,617"~18 19.20;;21 22"23 2425 2fi 2T 28 ~ 29 30 ~ - 1 2 3 4`5 ';6 7 8 91011'12 33 14 15 16,17 18 19 20, Zi 22 23 24 25 26 :27 "28 24 30 31 Montla ' Tuesda :' Wednestla" "°Thurstla F da June 2, _., 7:30pm P8S Meeting 12:OOpm PACAB Meeting i `9 1 __ 7:DOpm City Council Meeting 16 17 6:30pm 12:OOpm 6;3Dpm Historic Preservation Meeting t ~l' 131 19~ . 2d Social Security 1 Rep 23 _ 2 25 2: 2 T.OOpm City Council Meeting 9 inci Richey Z D/1/LUUi3 1U:3/ AM