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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06042008 PACAB PacketPort and Commerce Advisory Board SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meetin June 4, 2008 NOON COUNCIL CHAMBERS Ron Long, Chair Boazd Member Term Expires 2008 Theresa Butts, Vice Chair Boazd Member Term Expires 2009 Deborah Altermatt Board Member Term Expires 2010 Daniel Oliver Board Member Term Expires 2010 Paul Schuldt Board Member Term Expires 2009 Darryl Schaefermeyer Board Member Term Expires 2009 ~ Paul Tougas Board Member Term Expires 2008 Phillip Oates City Manager Bob Hicks Community Dev. Director Kari Anderson Harbor Master Anne Bailey Executive Liaison 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS A. ARRC Representative Louis Bencardino B. KPB/EDD- City Councilmember Tom Smith C. Chamber Report Laura Cloward Executive Director D. Administrative Report- Bob Hicks E. Harbormaster Report- Kari Anderson 5. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in will be given the fast opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda item.] 6. Approval of agenda and consent agenda [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk ~*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a Board Member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.] City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda June 4, 2008 1 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS A. South Harbor Uplands Discussion ................................................................. Page 3 B. Set a Work Session to "Revise the SMIC Upland Boat Work Policy" ....... Page 25 * C. May 7, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes ....................................................... Page 26 9. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action . required)- None 10. BOARD COMMENTS 11. CITIZEN COMMENTS [S minutes per individual -Each individual has one opportunity to speak.) 12. BOARD AND ADMIN5TRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS'COMMENTS 13. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska June 4, 2008 PACAB Agenda 2 Agenda Statement Date: June 4, 2008 To: Port and Commerce Advisory Board Through: Harbormaster Kari Anderson From: Executive Liaison Anne Bailey C~~x~. Subject: South Harbor Uplands Discussion BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION The Port and Commerce Advisory Board discussed South Harbor Upland Development at the February 20, 2008 PACAB Work Session. The Board created a list of development options and ideas and discussed several questions that arose from the discussion. In order to make a recommendation to Council, the Board asked staff to provide more information regarding the "buildability" and restrictions/regulations on the South Harbor Upland area. Staff has attached as-builts and information that addresses the "buildability" of the area for PACAB review. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that PACAB discuss the development of the South Harbor Uplands. The discussion could follow the outline shown below: South Harbor Uplands Discussion Outline I. Zoning preference: Harbor Commercial District or Park District a. Comprehensive Plan b. Navigational Servitude c. Flood Zone- V Zone Velocity II. Allowed uses of each zone III. Preferred uses and goals for area IV. Implementation phases and potential timeline 3 LAND STATUS OUTLINE (3.5 acres of filled land and the breakwater) 1. Owned in fee simple by the City of Seward A. Conveyance: U. S Government to State (Submerged Lands Act} B. Conveyance: State to City of Seward (Tideland Preference Right Act) (i) ATS No. 174 conveyed by Tidelands Patent No. 232 (a) State retained mineral rights (b) Prohibits taking of herring spawn (c) Prohibits exchange of herring spawn for profit C. Reconveyance: Corps of Engineers to City of Seward 1999, Tract No. 100 2. Subject to Federal encumbrance to aid navigation ("navigational servitude") A. Dominant estate B. Potential future needs (i) Access to breakwater (very Likely) (ii) Dump site for additional dredged material (highly unlikely) 3. Documentation surrounding fill improvements A. Project Cooperation Agreement, June 2003 (i) Access to breakwater granted to Corps for operation and maintenance B. Memorandum of Record, May 2005 (i) City accepts BOD Disposal Area 1 (signed by City?) (ii) City control of filled lands subject only to navigational servitude 4. Applicable City Land Use Regulations A. Coastal High Hazard Area (FIRM "V" Zones) (i) Defined: High velocity waters (wind, tidal action, tsunami, etc.) creating waves of magnitude or velocity to endanger property and lives (iii) Development permit required before beginning any structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities, etc. (a) Construction materials and methods regulated --Anchoring on piling or columns to prevent flotation and lateral movement (100-year mean recurrence level of wind and water); fill prohibited as structural support --Materials and utilities resistant to flood damage --Space with breakaway panels required below lowest floor, elevated to base flood elevation (BFE) (b) All construction landward of mean high tide B. Floodplain Management Variance Process and Procedures (i) Technical evaluations and 11 standards must be addressed (ii) Showing of (a) Good and sufficient cause (b) Exceptional hardship to the applicant 4 (c) Variance will not result in increased flood heights (iii) Hearing before P&Z Commission 5. Present condition of the Premises A. Soil Stability Unknown (i) No compaction of fill (ii) Dredged fill not classified B. Zoning discrepancy (i) Tidelands zoned per uplands in cardinal directions (ii) Presently, this parcel is partially zoned "Parks" and partially zoned "Harbor Commercial" (a) Decision re "P" or "HC" will dictate future uses CONCLUSION: 1. Although the filled tidelands appear in the coastal high hazard areas ("V") of the FIRM mapping, the filling improvement raised that site substantially above the 100 year mean recurrence interval - to the extent such an interval can be forecast (earthquakes and tsunamis). 2. The navigational servitude is an inconsequential encumbrance on the property 3. It probably is possible to get a variance for most construction at the site 4. Leases or sales of the property should be carefully drafted with "subject to" language alerting grantee of dominant estates and Corps access rights. 5. Present zoning divisions must be corrected to make the land either all Harbor- Commercial or all Park District. 3 j: 1 JJ1 l t. ~' a: t ~~ ~~ i f i ~ j i ~~ €_ ~~ ' ~ .. . ~ t ~ i 1 ~ .. ~. ..~ .~I !r IL Zoning Map South Harbor Uplands 0 237.5 475 Feet ~ i I ,. ., -. + ~~~ j~ ', ....._ _., 3 i -i { ~33 yy,,.: ._~.,, ~i 1.,. ~,.,,....._._y ~[ ~. .~.~~~ i =~1 ' ._._J. 6 Park Zoning District /~ PACAB Regular Meeting N ~~a~ sy: Community Development Depart. date: June 4, 2008 Park- Green Harbor Commercial- Blue ,a F~. ,. __ ~~ , ~: _~_ .. ; - ~ , Land Use Map South Harbor Uplands 0 237.5 475 Feet I i ~ 7 Harbor Commercial Zoning District Park Zoning District PACAB Regular Meeting N n~awn er: Community Development Depart. Date: June 4, 2008 Park- Green Harbor Commercial- Blue Parks and Harbor Commercial Districts Land Uses Allowed Harbor Commercial Uses Permitted Outright • Accessory Building • Antenna, personal TV, satellite dish • Auto service/gas station • Auto/RV sales and rentals • Boat Sales • Boat, commercial building/fabrication • Boat, repair and maintenance • Boat, storage commercial • Business, marine retail sales and service • Business, package liquor • Business, retail sales and service • Car/boat wash • Clinic, medical • Dock/wharves, industrial cargo • Dock, passenger • Dwelling, apartment in a commercial building (limited to one unit) • Grocery, convenience store • Health Club • Merchant, transient • Museum • Office, boat charter, guide • Office, business or professional • Office, government/quasi-government administration • Parking lot • Recycling, self-service drop-off point • Restaurant, food service, catering • School, vocational • Storage, container • Storage, self service • Storage, warehouse and distribution • Terminal, marine/boat passenger • Utility facility, public electric, water, sewer, etc. Use Requires Conditional Use Permit • Boat, harbor/marina s • Campground, camper park, RV park • Crematory • Drinking establishment, i.e., bar, nightclub, lounge • Drive-in facility- fast food, banking, etc. • Emergency services, pub/vol; i.e., fire, ambulance, rescue • Laundry, dry cleaning • Lodging, hotel, motel, lodge, inn • Railroad _ • Resource extraction, commercial timber harvesting • Seafood processing, i.e., canning, rendering • Shop, i.e., welding, sheet metal, machine, steel fabrication • Shop, i.e., wood, signs, cabinet, upholstery • Tanks, above ground associated with service station Use requires Administrative Permit • Campground, camper park, RV Park • Office, mobile/temporary on construction site 9 PARKS Use Permitted Outright • Accessory $uilding • Cemetery • Playground, public tot lot • Recycling, self-service drop-off point Use Requires Conditional Use Permit ~ Attraction, permanent major visitor • Boat, harbor/marina • Campground, camper park, RV park • Center, community/civic • Center, senior or teen • Golf course • Golf driving range • Recreation, outdoor, i.e., miniature golf Use requires Administrative Permit • Assemblages, temporary large, i.e., circus, fair • Campground, camper park, RV park • Office, mobile/temporary on construction site • Parking lot 10 Seward Small Boat Harbor Planning and development Guide Prepared for The City of Seward, Alaska by Tryck Nyman Hayes, Inc. 911 W. 8t" Avenue, Suite 300 Anchorage, AK 99~i01 In association with Haight and Associates ResourcEcon Brooks & Associates June 2003 11 retain all the existing floats on the west side of the south harbor with adequate fairway widths make the relocation a good choice. 6.6 Parking Areas South Parking Area The fill south of the existing south breakwater is being developed by the city with the Corps of Engineers project to be used for additional harbor parking for both vehicles and boat trailers. Once the dredge disposal fill has settled, classified surface course and asphalt paving can take place. Appropriate traffic routing, striping and landscaping will maximize the utilization for this area. Additionally, a minimum restroom facility, trash and used oil receptacles are planned near the relocated launch ramp. It is recommended this area remain parking only and not available for upland business development. Northeast Parking Area The Development Plan proposes to pave and stripe the existing parking area to maximize the parking capacity. A small fill will be constructed as part of the Corps project. Redevelopment of the near shore uplands and some utilities work will be required. The existing restroom facilities and other facilities are not expected to be disturbed. See drawing Sheet 17 for representative parking layouts. 6.7 TraveLift® and Maintenance Area The present lift pit is located adjacent to the I-Dock (Lift Dock). The TraveLift® must make two 90-degree turns to reach the minor maintenance area or Port Avenue to access the other storage and maintenance yards north of the harbor. Lift activities frequently compete with the fish processing activities in this area. It is proposed that a bulkhead be placed in the northwest corner of the harbor from the existing sheet pile bulkhead to the I Dock and include a new lift pit within the bulkhead. The new pit would be located at the end of Leirer Avenue, eliminating the two 90-degree turns and be immediately adjacent to the minor maintenance area. The new pit would be designed to the dimensions of a new 50-ton capacity TraveLift®, which would be included with the new facilities. The maintenance area presently has a gravel surface and unacceptable water and power facilities. The Development Plan calls for initial grading of the area providing far good drainage to a surface water collection system that will remove any grits and floating contaminates, disposing of the "cleaned" water appropriately. Paving will be done when the funding is available. The area will also be fenced and power and water pedestals provided for each pair of maintenance stalls. A total of eight stalls would be available. Best Management Practices for maintenance activities will be required for use of the area. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide ~uAe Z~ 3 Page 28 of 34 72 Sponsored by: Shealy CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2003-84 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SEWARD SMALL BOAT HARBOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDE (GUIDE). WHEREAS, the City of Seward has long pursued the expansion of the Small Boat Harbor; and WHEREAS, in 1998, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, (USAGE) completed a Feasibility Study and an Environmental Assessment for the project, both of which were approved in 1999; and WHEREAS, the Project failed to gain full federal funding until FY 2002, when $1 million was appropriated for design and construction. Additionally, the City sought, and received, $2.9 million in matching funds from the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities in 2000 and a $1.3 million Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration grant in 2001; and WHEREAS, the remainder of federal funds, approximately $4.0 million, was appropriated earlier this year and the USAGE has prepared contract specifications for construction beginning in the fall of 2003; and WHEREAS, on August 26, 2002, the City of Seward City Council approved Resolution 2002-082 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Tryck Nyman and Hayes, Incorporated (TNH) to provide Public Involvement and Schematic Design Services for the East Harbor Expansion Project; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution 2002-119 on November 18`h, 2002, adding master plan development services to the existing contract; and WHEREAS, after a lengthy and comprehensive public involvement process, Plan N, Revision-1, was reviewed and recommended by Port and Commerce Advisory Board Resolution 2003-01, which, after a few minor changes in dock alignment resulted in Plan N, Revision-2, adopted on Apri128, 2003 by City Council Resolution 2003-32; and WHEREAS, the complete Guide, with Plan N, Revision-2, was completed in June 2003; and WHEREAS, the Guide's purpose is to serve as a road map for future harbor azea development. 13 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The Sewazd Small Boat Harbor Planning and Development Guide, attached hereto and incorporated by reference, is approved and adopted. Section 2. The improvements in the Guide will be accomplished in stages in such a manner that the Small Boat Harbor remains a working harbor at all times; such a requirement means that accomplishment of this plan must be made in phases to assure minimum blockage of travel in and out of slips. Section 3. Prior to commencement of any phase, a determination will be made about which features should be included in that phase, including modifications in specifications, quantity and/or size, depending upon funding availability at that time, market studies, economic analyses, public hearings and technical reviews. Sect, ion 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 11th day of August 2003. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ~~~ ` Stu Ctark, Mayor AYES: Shafer, Amberg, NOES: None ABSENT: Branson ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Je ewis ~. Ci Clerk __~~~ f!__ Valdatta, Orr, Dunham, Clark ~`E ,,,...,.,., ~'•',cP~'`~Q (City o~ s 14 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION N0.2003-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD, RECOMMENDING THE SELECTION OF TRYCK LAYMAN HAYES INCORPORATED'S (TNH) PLAN `~N" FOR ADOPTION. AS THE SEWARD MUNICIPAL SMALL BOAT HARBOR'S (HARBOR) MASTER PLAN, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Seward contracted with TNH to conduct a Public Involvement Process on the East Harbor Expansion Project and development of a Harbor Master Plan; and WHEREAS, a Master Plan is essential to effectively plan, develop, and maximize the use and services of the Harbor in concert with the completion of the Seward Marine Industrial Center Basin; and WHEREAS, through public meetings in Anchorage and Seward, direct mailings, web site postings, public notices, public hearings, questionnaires ,surveys and telephone contacts, public opinion was collected, analyzed and incorporated into various interim plans; and WHEREAS, from these plans and ideas cost estimates and feasibility analyses were conducted by TNH and a committee appointed by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board at several meetings; and WHEREAS, a compromise plan incorporating a mix of parallel moorage and slip moorage was developed while attempting to maximize the potential new revenue, which is necessary to effectively band for new construction associated with the East Harbor Expansion Project; and WHEREAS, this compromise plan is designated as TNH Plan "N"; and WHEREAS, this plan incorporates as many of the feasible ideas and desires identified in the public process from commercial and recreational users while still generating enough revenue to support new construction; and WHEREAS, Plan "N" is the most logical and cast effective Master Plan and maximizes the effective use and future uses of the Harbor; and WHEREAS, adoption of Plan "N" will serve to guide future development of the Harbor in an ordered, efficient and planned manner. 15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, approve and adopt by resolution TNH Plan "N" as the Seward Municipal Small Boat Harbor Master Plan. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City of Seward, Alaska, Port and Commerce Advisory Boazd this 2nd day of April, 2003. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ._.._ _.......... _ f ~~ ~ -~eborah Altermatt, Chair AY&S:Toug,~ts, Goodwill,Lechner, Alteraatt ~OES:Kasischte,VanBusld.rk ABSSNT:Pruitt,l~ercer,Jordan ABSTAIP:Hone 16 Harbor Upland Development Discussion_;_ PACAB ws,~ Development Options and Ideas: 1. Retail leases 2. Parking 3. RV Camping 4. Mariner's Memorial 5. Harbor Master Building 6. Park and Pavilion 7. Lots of 30 minute parking by ramp 8. Sidewalks/Boardwalks a) Connecting Boardwalks to each other and to bike path 9. Fishing Pier 10. Restaurant 11. AdministrationlOfFice Buildings 12. Fire Department Turnaround 13. European-Style market area 14. No Development 15. Staged development over time based on markets and community input 16. 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The Board's next Work Session is scheduled for noon on June 18, 2008. Currently, a topic has not been selected for this Work Session. The Board should set a topic for the June 18, 2008 Work Session. If needed, the Board is allowed under Seward City Code 2.30.320 (a) to designate their own time and place for Meetings and Work Sessions. 25 Ciry of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes May 7, 2008 Volume 3, Page 492 CALL TO ORDER The regular May 7, 2008 meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by Chair Long. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Chair Long led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Board Member Ron Long presiding, and Paul Scheldt Theresa Butts Dan Oliver comprising a quorum of the Board; and Bob Hicks, Community Development Director Karl Anderson, Harbor Master Anne Bailey, Executive Liaison Absent: Deborah Altermatt- Excused Darryl Schaefermyer- Excused Paul Tougas ARRC Representative Louis Bencardino- None KPB/EDD- City Councilmember Tom Smith- None Chamber Report Laura Cloward Executive Director- Cloward reported the naval vessels had left and had a positive impact on Seward. She stated the Navy may add Seward, Homer and Kodiak to their list of port calls, She discussed the economic development visit in Seattle, the Alaska cruise ship industry and the cruise ship head tax projects that would be viable in Seward. Cloward stated they had met with TOTE and TOTE planned to come to Seward in the future. She noted it was nice to have City representation attend the meeting in Seattle. She stated Skip Reierson was the Alaska State Chamber Representative and was in the legislative wrap-up and thought it would be critical to find business for the railroad to continue the railroads investment in Seward. Long concurred that the railroad may not continue to service Seward. Long stated he was unable to attend the meeting in Seattle and agreed the cruise ship industry was a big concern for Alaska. 26 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes May 7, 2008 Volume 3, Page 493 Administrative Report Harbor Master Kari Anderson reported on the following issues: • The PACAB/Council Joint Work Session would be held on May 12, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss PACAB priorities. • The SMIC Development Plan had been approved, copies were available and the Board would review the plan in October. • There was a World Trade Center Celebration Luncheon and wondered if PACAB members would like to attend. • A Building Code Work Session would be held on May 8, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. • The P.A.R.K.S build would begin on May 13, 2008 and Harbor staff would help with this. • The I & T Dock construction project was progressing and there had been a few delays. • The 50- ton travel lift would be shutdown to make an adjustment for two days in May. • The Environmental Protection Agency would be in Seward to look at the Harbor and SMIC facilities. • The Storm Water and Permit litigation was on-going and was going to the 9~' circuit. • The Harbor was getting busy and parking was being enforced. • An emergency Council Session would be held May 8, 2008 to fix the I & T dock. In response to Butts, Anderson stated a forklift had damaged the I & T dock and upon closer examination there had been deferred maintenance that needed to be repaired. In response to Scheldt, Anderson said she did not know if the ladders on T Dock were regulated by OSHA. She said there was a concern the ladders did not line up with the pilings of the dock. Scheldt voiced his concern that the ladders may not be legal. In further response to Scheldt, Hicks stated they would not get in trouble with OSHA but wondered if it met with safety standards. Community Development Director Bob Hicks reported on the following items: • Two Chinese Nationals were interested in leasing SMIC land to establish a scrap metal collection point. Hicks stated they would bring in a Chinese vessel to transport the scrap metal to China. He discussed the project further. • Hicks discussed the Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area Flood Mitigation Plan and the issues that arose from it. 27 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes May 7, 2008 Volume 3, Page 494 Long stated the Chinese National should contact TDX, discussed the drafting issue and stated the assurance could be bonding. Hicks further discussed the scrap metal idea. Anderson mentioned there was a negative tide and some of the boats in the Seward Small Boat Harbor went dry and discussed the possibility of dredging. In response to Long, Anderson stated there had not been any specific scientific studies on the tides that would cause boats to go dry. In response to Butts, Anderson stated she was not sure if it had anything to do with the open breakwater or the dredging. Citizens' comments on any subject ezcept those items scheduled for public hearing- None Approval of agenda and consent agenda Motion (Butts/Schuldt) Approve the Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: April 2, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes Unfinished Business-None New Business- Harbor Area Parking Garage Discussion Parks and Recreation Director Karin Sturdy initiated a parking garage discussion. She discussed the parking issues in the harbor and stated the location, the environment, the society and the economics needed to be considered. Sturdy provided parking garage information for the Board to review and discussed several parking garage companies and the parking garage structures they provided. She stated if the community decided to build a parking garage the task would be how to manage the facility and would require a lot of research and discussion. In response to Long, Sturdy stated thousands of people attended the Parking Expo. Long stated PACAB was a good place to begin a parking garage discussion since there was competition for parking and leased space in the hazbor area. He discussed the operating and maintenance costs of a garage and how revenue would be gathered for this. He raised questions about current parking availability and how parking could be condensed. 28 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes May 7, 2008 Volume 3, Page 495 In response to Oliver, Cloward stated a parking garage may qualify for the cruise ship head tax money if it could be a bus staging area for cruise tours and operations and the garage would have to be on rail road land. Oliver asked if it could be part of the uplands development plan and tie to a place tourists would migrate too. Long reiterated the structure would be built for 30 to 50 years and needed to be considered carefully. Anderson commented the parking structure did not have to be in the harbor area and could offer valet parking or shuttles. Butts stated she was thrilled businesses were taking the initiative to create their own parking; discussed creating a plaza and noted parking in the south harbor uplands could alleviate the parking need. Schuldt agreed the structure did not have to be located in the harbor and a structure of that expense may not have to be built due to tourism fluctuation. He suggested leasing rail road property for parking. Long discussed the tourist impact on parking, the overall effect of businesses and parking and the use of the south harbor uplands, He stated the garage could be an opportunity to increase parking and business growth but could be a large cost. He asked the Board if they would like to continue the discussion. further. By general consensus, the Board decided to wait until the fall to discuss the parking situation Long thanked Sturdy for the discussion and stated the Board would have time to look at the parking garage information. Correspondence, Information Items and Reports (no action required) - PACAB Priority List Butts stated she would be unable to attend the PACAB/Council Joint Work Session on May 12, 2008 and noted her concern about the north breakwater. Long requested the Board attend the Work Session if they could. Schuldt and Long stated they would be unable to attend the work session. Oliver stated he would be attend on behalf of the Board. 29 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes May 7, 2008 Volume 3, Page 496 In response to Butts, Hicks stated the entire Planning and Zoning Commission had attended their work session with Council. Long asked that Bailey confirm Board attendance for the work session. Board Comments - Schuldt appreciated the discussions the Board was having. Butts stated the Board was connected with Administration now and was positive about everything. Citizen Comments [S minutes per individual -Each individual has one opportunity to speak.) Cloward asked if the Board would Like the Chamber to attend the joint work session. She continued ideally the PACAB priorities would be some of the Chamber priorities, too. Board and Administrative Response to Citizens' Comments- Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 1:02 p.m. Anne Bailey Executive Liaison (City Seal) Ron Long Chair 30 ' 5/30/700810:20 AM - ~, 2 5130/2008 10:20 AM Nand Richey