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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10202010 PACAB Packet ki. 1 V Port and Commerce Adviso Board Regular Meeting c of SF� v 4 q S v. October 20, 2010 Council Chambers Noon SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting October 20, 12:OOPM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Ron Long, Chair 1. CALL TO ORDER Board Member Term Expires 2011 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vacant Board Member 3. ROLL CALL Term Expires 2012 4. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND Deborah Altermatt REPORTS Board Member Term Expires 2010 A. ARRC Representative Louis Bencardino Daniel Oliver Board Member B. Chamber Report-Laura Cloward, Executive Director Term Expires 2010 C. Economic Development forum on Nov 24, 2010, City Daryl Schaefermeyer - Manager Phillip Oates Board Member g p Term Expires 2012 D. Harbormaster Report —Kari Anderson Robert Buck Board Member E. Community Development Report- Christy Terry Tenn Expires 2012 Paul Tougas 5. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items Board Member scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in Term Expires 2011 will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited Phillip Oates to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this City Manager agenda item.] Kari Anderson 6. Approval of agenda and consent agenda [Approval of Harbor Master Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk ( *). Consent Agenda items are not considered Suzi Towsley Executive Liaison 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 PA CAB Agenda October 20, 2010 Page 1 1 7. INFOMATIONAL ITEMS, REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS — A. Discussion of a PACAB Board Member attending Pacific Marine Expo November 18 -20, 2010 Page 3 B. Recent Coastal Region Fund Visit Review . .Page 4 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Discuss and provide recommendations to Council for the Federal, State and City Priority Lists Page 5 B. PACAB Resolution 2010 -07 Supporting and Providing recommendations for City initiatives to expand existing and attract new business . .Page 16 C. Discuss and provide recommendations for lease parcel sizes on the South Harbor Uplands ... Page 18 D. Set next work session topic for November 17, 2010 to Review and Provide Recommendations on Nominating Public Lands for Lease and the Lease Proposal Policies and Procedures . Page 25 E. Approval of August 4, 2010 Regular Meeting minutes Page 26 10. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required) - A. AK World Trade Center Articles and Upcoming Events notices. Page 31 B. Alaska Cruise Association Newsletter Page 36 C. PACAB Budget Report Page 38 11. BOARD COMMENTS 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS [5 minutes per individual - Each individual has one opportunity to speak.] 13. BOARD AND ADMINSTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS'COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda October 20, 2010 Page 2 2 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Agenda Statement eof sew u ; \ 11114 Date: October 20, 2010 leA To: Port and Commerce Advisory Board From: Suzi Towsley, Executive Liaison Subject: Pacific Marine Expo Background and Justification: The Pacific Marine Expo will take place in Seattle from November 18 -20, 2010. In past years PACAB has sent a representative to this event to assist the Harbor Department and Chamber Staff with marketing for the Seward. Please review PACABs budget and discuss the possibility of sending a PACAB representative. 3 CITY OF SEWARD • Main Office (907) 224 -4050 P.O. BOX 167 ,O SE4 • Police (907) 224 -3338 4 n • Harbor (907) 224 -3138 SEWARD, ALASKA 99664-0167 • Fire (907) 224 -3445 413,50 • City Clerk (907) 224 -4046 • Community Development (907) 224 -4049 • • Utilities (907) 224 -4050 • Fax (907) 224 -4038 October 6, 2010 To: Board of Directors and Staff, Coastal Villages Region Fund We thank you for the opportunity to showcase the City of Seward to your Board and staff members. We are proud of our recent history that began in 1903 when the Alaska Central Railway built the first railroad in Alaska starting in Seward and extending 50 miles to the north. Since Seward did not become an incorporated City until 1912, the Railroad, the port, and the City were somewhat synonymous in those early days. That close association still exists today. You will note the slogan "Alaska Starts Here" on our web page. That slogan evolved because the Alaska Railroad started here and our City is Mile Zero of the Seward Highway and Mile Zero of the Iditarod Trail. The City has a diversified economy and robust infrastructure. In addition to providing the essential services of a city government, the City operates an electric utility, small boat harbor, industrial area, parking areas, and campgrounds. We have approximately 2,500 residents inside the city limits and an equal number that work, shop, and use city services from areas outside the city limits. Our Chamber of Commerce recently won recognition as the Best Chamber in the State of Alaska. The City of Seward is a year round ice -free port and rail -belt community on Resurrection Bay. We are home to AVTEC — Alaska's Institute of Technology; the Kenai Fjords National Park, the Alaska SeaLife Center, the Seward Marine Center of the University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Fisheries and Ocean Science (and the future port of the $250 million National Arctic Research Vessel Sikuliaq), Seward Ship's Dry Dock — a major ship repair facility; U. S. Army and Air Force Recreation Camps; the Alutiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery, and three major seafood processing plants. We have vibrant downtown and harbor business districts. Our small boat harbor is the home port for a multitude of commercial marine vessels, wildlife tour businesses, charter boat operators, and recreational boaters. Seward is a major tourism destination and a port for numerous cruise ship visits each year. We look forward to working with the Coastal Villages Region Fund to assist in bringing your fishing fleet to year -round ports in Alaska. In doing so, we will help to accomplish the long range vision of our recently departed Senior Senator Ted Stevens. Sincerely, Willard E. Dunham Phillip E. Oates, DBA Mayor City Manager City of Seward City of Seward 4 Sponsored by: Oates CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2011 CITY PRIORITIES WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as top state legislative priorities; and WHEREAS, the list ofprojects is compiled and distributed to the State ofAlaska Legislature, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and City of Seward lobbyist; and WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts of City Administration in its lobbying efforts; and WHEREAS, the passage of this resolution occurs through a public process; and WHEREAS, all projects on this list are consistent with the City Comprehensive and Strategic Plans. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. This list of city projects is hereby declared to be the official city priority list for the City of Seward for calendar year 2011. A. PUBLIC FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE 1. $125 thousand for kitchen expansion and renovations in the Seward Senior Center 2. $2.5 million for constructing a 100' x 80' metal building to replace and relocate our existing public works shop 3. $2 million for new water storage tank and distribution system 4. $15.7 million to construct a new Public Safety Building and Jail 5. $2 million for Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station for the construction of a 100'x 80' metal building to house emergency response equipment, shelter supplies, a communication equipment room, and an area for a backup EOC 6. $2 million for expanding the Providence Seward Hospital Medical Clinic, moving the CT scanner into the facility, increasing backup generator capacity, and improving space for primary health care 7. $229 thousand for hospital capital equipment 5 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010 - Page 2 of 4 8. $600 thousand for wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation 9. $500 thousand to construct a new Animal Control Facility 10. $1 million for accomplishing levee maintenance and bed load removal in the Fourth of July Creek and providing better protection from flooding to the Spring Creek Correctional Center 11. $100 thousand for improving City ADA accessibility 12. $12.3 million for the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home for the restoration of the Jesse Lee Home as a statewide leadership school B. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSRIAL AREA 1. $16 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, ship repair capabilities, seafood processing operations, and barge landings 2. $100.5 thousand for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward Small Boat Harbor including A, B, C, D floats 3. $600 thousand for replacing "D" Float in the Seward Small Boat Harbor 4. $3.6 million for engineering and installation T, U, V, W floats as the final phase of East Harbor expansion 5. $200 thousand for facility security improvements to the Seward Marine Industrial Center North Dock to be in compliance with Homeland Security Facility Requirements outlined in 33 FR part 105 6. $575 thousand for building a Handicap Accessible Fish Cleaning Station in the Northeast Launch Ramp Area of the Seward Small Boat Harbor 7. $250 thousand for paving and improving drainage in the northeast parking lot of the Seward Small Boat Harbor 8. $450 thousand for paving the road and parking lot on the South Seward Small Boat Harbor Uplands area 9. $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure that includes a security fence around the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center 10. $2 million for dock improvements and dredging at the Seward Marine Center to prepare for the R/V Sikuliaq 11. $1.7 million for doubling the capacity of the ship lift (syncrolift) and improving dock capabilities at the Seward Marine Industrial Center 12. $15 million for expanding the Alaska Railroad freight dock 13. $175 thousand for completing construction of an ADA Boardwalk in the Small Boat Harbor from Port Avenue to the end of the South Harbor Uplands 14. $25 thousand to upgrade the Harbor Security Camera System 15. $4.5 million for completing sheet piling and adding moorage along the north side of the Seward Small Boat Harbor 16. $150 thousand to improve public restrooms in the Seward Small Boat Harbor 17. $500 thousand for improving the cruise ship pedestrian corridor between the Alaska Railroad Terminal and Cruise Ship Terminal 6 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010 - Page 3 of 4 18. $2 million for building a new water storage tank and distribution system that will establish the excess capacity that is necessary to provide water and improved fire protection to cruise ships (this funding will match approximately $2.5 million from stimulus funding and low- interest loans) 19. $275 thousand to prevent erosion that threatens a U.S. Coast Guard communication tower that transmits emergency communications to cruise ships and other marine vessels C. ELECTRIC 1. $2 million for completing the standby generator complex for the Seward Electric Utility (this project includes moving 2 each 2.5 MW generators into a new generator plant building; constructing a warehouse complex; and completing the installation of automated generator controls through a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition — SCADA— system). 2. $12 million for upgrading the transmission line to 115KV in Seward to reduce line loss while improving efficiency and reliability of power distribution throughout the service area 3. $300 thousand for installing automatic electrical metering equipment to improve customer service, outage management, and load management 4. $85 thousand for establishing redundant capabilities for providing electrical power during emergencies to the downtown and hospital area of Seward 5. $5 million for upgrading transmission lines between Anchorage and Seward D. ROADS AND STREETS 1. $100 thousand for improving City ADA accessibility 2. $2.25 million for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces, reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems 3. $2.496 million for design, engineering, construction, and protection from coastal erosion for the Lowell Point Road in the City of Seward (this road provides the sole land access to critical public infrastructure, state parks, and a Kenai Peninsula Borough residential housing area) E. STUDIES AND PLANS 1. $2 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for reconnaissance and initiation of a feasibility study for flood risk reduction at Lowell Creek in Seward 2. $60 thousand for studying the feasibility of a hydro electric plant to produce renewable energy in Seward 3. $150,000 for a comprehensive flood master plan 4. $100,000 for a land study for City bench property 5. $150,000 for coastal beach erosion master plan 6. $100,000 for water and storm water master plan 7. $100,000 for road and infrastructure study of undeveloped city property) 7 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010 - Page 4 of 4 Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 25th day of October, 2010. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Willard E. Dunham, Mayor ATTEST: Jean Lewis, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) 8 Sponsored by: Oates CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2011 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as top state legislative priorities; and WHEREAS, the list of projects is compiled and distributed to the State of Alaska Legislature, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and City of Seward lobbyist; and WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts of City Administration in its lobbying efforts; and WHEREAS, the passage of this resolution occurs through a public process; and WHEREAS, all projects on this list are consistent with the City Comprehensive and Strategic Plans. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The following list of legislative projects is hereby declared to be the official legislative priority list of the City of Seward for the 2011 State of Alaska legislative session: 1. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS WITH LOCAL MATCH A. PUBLIC FACILITIES (1) $125 thousand for kitchen expansion and renovations in the Seward Senior Center (the Senior Center will provide a matching $90 thousand to complete this project) (2) $2.5 million for constructing a 100' x 80' metal building to replace and relocate our existing public works shop (the City will provide land for the new building) (3) $2 million for expanding the Providence Seward Hospital Medical Clinic, moving the CT scanner into the facility, increasing backup generator capacity, and improving space for primary health care (the City provides $500 thousand annually for hospital financing of capital improvements) (4) $2 million for constructing a 100'x 80' metal building to house emergency response equipment, and shelter supplies at the Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station (the City will provide a $500 thousand match to complete the project) 9 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010 - Page 2 of 4 B. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSRIAL AREA (1) $16 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, ship repair capabilities, seafood processing operations, and barge landings (2) $100.5 thousand for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward Small Boat Harbor including A, B, C, D floats (3) $600 thousand for the Municipal Harbor Matching Grant Program to support replacing "D" Float in the Seward Small Boat Harbor (4) $575 thousand for building a Handicap Accessible Fish Cleaning Station in the Northeast Launch Ramp Area of the Seward Small Boat Harbor (5) $250 thousand for paving and improving drainage in the northeast parking lot of the Seward Small Boat Harbor (6) $450 thousand for paving the road and parking lot on the South Seward Small Boat Harbor Uplands area (7) $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure that includes a security fence around the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center (8) $1.7 million for doubling the capacity of the ship lift (syncrolift) and improving dock capabilities at the Seward Marine Industrial Center (9) $25 thousand to upgrade the Harbor Security Camera System (10) $4.5 million for completing sheet piling and adding moorage along the north side of the Seward Small Boat Harbor C. ELECTRIC (1) $2 million for completing the standby generator complex for the Seward Electric Utility as a match for $6 million in City revenue bond funding (this project includes moving 2 each 2.5 MW generators into a new generator plant building; constructing a warehouse complex; and completing the installation of automated generator controls through a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system) (2) $12 million for upgrading the transmission line to 115KV in Seward to reduce line loss while improving efficiency and reliability of power distribution throughout the service area (3) $300 thousand for installing automatic electrical metering equipment to improve customer service, outage management, and load management (the City will provide a 100% match of $300 thousand to complete the project) (4) $85 thousand for establishing improvements to redundant capabilities for providing electrical power during emergencies, such as a tsunami, to the downtown and hospital area of Seward (the City will provide a 100% match of $85 thousand for the project) (5) $5 million from the Rail -belt inter -tie funds for upgrading transmission lines between Anchorage and Seward 10 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010 - Page 3 of 4 D. ROADS, STREETS, AND ADA ACCESIBILITY (1) $100 thousand for improving City ADA accessibility (2) $2.25 million for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces, reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems (3) $2.496 million for design, engineering, construction, and protection from coastal • erosion for the Lowell Point Road in the City of Seward (this road provides the sole land access to critical public infrastructure, state parks, and a Kenai Peninsula Borough residential housing area) 2. CRUISE SHIP HEAD TAX OR CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING TAX (1) $150 thousand to improve public restrooms in the Seward Small Boat Harbor (2) $500 thousand for improving the cruise ship pedestrian corridor between the Alaska Railroad Terminal and Cruise Ship Terminal (3) $175 thousand to complete an ADA accessible boardwalk for cruise ship passengers in the Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City will provide $50 thousand to this project) (4) $2 million for building a new water storage tank and distribution system that will establish the excess capacity that is necessary to provide water and improved fire protection to cruise ships (this funding will match approximately $2.5 million from stimulus funding and low- interest loans) (5) $275 thousand to prevent erosion that threatens a U.S. Coast Guard communication tower for transmitting emergency communications to cruise ships and other vessels 3. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS (1) $2 million for dock improvements and dredging at the Seward Marine Center to prepare for the R/V Sikuliaq (2) $155 thousand in the Department of Corrections Operating Budget to add an emergency wastewater bypass (with valves and piping) to keep the Spring Creek Correctional Facility sewage system operational in the event of a system failure (3) $60 thousand for studying the feasibility of a hydro electric plant to produce renewable energy in Seward 4. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION (1) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP18 -25.5) in the STIP (2) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP 25.5 -36) in the STIP (3) Appropriation for upgrading the Sterling Highway (MP 45 -60) in the STIP (4) Construction of a highway exit off the Seward Highway in the vicinity of MP 6 for better and safer vehicle access to Camelot and Salmon Creek subdivisions 11 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010 - Page 4 of 4 (5) Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not less than current year funding levels (6) Return of service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena (7) Alternative Energy Programs that encourage and fund participation by the City and its electrical utility customers (8) Support of legislation forming an Alaska Invasive Species Council to help • coordinate proactive action to prevent detrimental invasive species from being introduced into Alaska Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 25 day of October, 2010. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Willard E. Dunham, Mayor AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Jean Lewis, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) 12 Sponsored by: Oates CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2011 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as • top federal legislative priorities; and WHEREAS, the list of projects is compiled and distributed to the Alaska Congressional Delegation, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and the City of Seward lobbyist; and WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts of City Administration in its lobbying efforts; and WHEREAS, the passage of this resolution occurs through a public process; and WHEREAS, all projects on this list are consistent with the City Comprehensive and Strategic Plans. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The following list of legislative projects is hereby declared to be the official legislative priority list for the City of Seward for calendar year 2011: APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS 1. $2 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for reconnaissance and initiation of a feasibility study for flood risk reduction at Lowell Creek in Seward 2. $16 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, ship repair capabilities, seafood processing operations, and barge landings 3. $3 million appropriation for bank stabilization and erosion control projects (from a Section 103 study by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers) for the City owned Alaska SeaLife Center Building and the Lowell Point Road 4. $1 million appropriation for erosion control projects (from a Section 14 study by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers) for the Seward Marine Industrial Center and the Alaska Railroad Dock 5. $2.25 million appropriation for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces, reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems 6. $175 thousand grant to complete an ADA accessible boardwalk in the Small Boat Harbor 13 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010 - Page 2 of 3 7. $2 million grant for constructing a 100'x 80' metal building to house emergency response equipment, and shelter supplies at the Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station 8. $1 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for O &M Dredging in the Seward Small Boat Harbor 9. $2.496 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for design, engineering, construction, and protection from coastal erosion for the Lowell Point Road (the sole land access to critical infrastructure, state parks, and Kenai Peninsula Borough residential housing area) 10. $15 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for extending and improving the Alaska Railroad Freight Dock in Seward 11. $250 thousand for operating the Alaska strandings network and responding to marine mammal and seabird strandings and mortalities throughout Alaska 12. $190 thousand for establishing an Alaska Climate Change Knowledge Network (ACCKN) to foster coordination among the various entities with responsibilities for collecting, interpreting, and using climate change data AUTHORIZATIONS AND BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION 1. Authorization language in the Water Resource Development Act that the $2.66 million local government cost share paid by the City of Seward to the Army Corps of Engineers satisfies the total cost share requirements for Phase 1 and Phase 2 Of the Seward Harbor Expansion Project (additional costs were incurred in a second phase of the project to correct a design deficiency by the Army Corps of Engineers) 2. Authorization language amending the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (Public Law 110 -114, 121 STAT. 1205) as follows: a. Amending Section 5032 (1) by striking "Tunnel" from the title; (2) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a); (3) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a)(1); (4) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a)(2). b. Striking subsection (b) in Section 5032 and inserting language directing the Secretary to conduct a study to determine whether an alterative method of flood diversion in Lowell Canyon is feasible. Feasibility shall be determined based on risk reduction rather than cost - benefit analysis. Federal cost share for the study shall be the same as the Federal share for the original project. 3. Authorization language in the Energy Committee Public Lands Bill allowing the Secretary of Interior to enter into an Agreement with the City of Seward to use and operate the Kenai Fjords Parks Service Buildings (known locally as the Legends Building and Old Solly Building) as a conference center for the mutual benefit of local government agencies and the community of Seward 14 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010 - Page 3 of 3 Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 25 day of October, 20110. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Willard E. Dunham, Mayor ATTEST: Jean Lewis, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) 15 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Resolution 2010 -07 Sponsored by: PACAB CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION 2010 - RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD, SUPPORTING AND PROVIDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CITY INCENTIVES AND SERVICES TO EXPAND EXISTING AND ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS WHEREAS, The Seward Economic Development Assessment 2010 suggested in conjunction with a Business Retention and Expansion Program the City establish incentive policies; and WHEREAS, incentives would assist growing Seward's existing business and recruiting new businesses; and WHEREAS, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board discussed possible incentives and made recommendations at their Regular Meeting August 4, 2010. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board that: Section 1. For the reasons stated in the recitals, the Board recommends Council support for the following incentives and services: 1. Assist in directing where to obtain low interest loans for property purchases & construction, and /or; 2. Provide low interest loans for the same, and /or; 3. Extend or waive payments for infrastructure installation (electricity /water /sewage) using existing assessment district options in Seward City Code, and /or; 4. Include water & sewage construction in the City's minimum payment agreement and /or; 5. Explore opportunities to assist with lowering interest rates for infrastructure construction, and/ or; 6. Provide lease payment options, including `balloon payments,' credit for developing infrastructure and lower payments as the lease matures, and /or; 7. Lengthen lease terms, and /or; 8. Expand the City's utility budget billing program, and /or; 9. Refund Building Permit fees after 1 full year of operation for a business either physically expanding their business or building a new location within City Limits, and /or; 10. Refund Conditional Use, Variance, and other Land Use Permit Fees after 1 full year of operation for a business either physically expanding their business or building a new location within City Limits, and /or 16 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Resolution 2010 -07 11. Determine what City property is available for lease and /or for sale and list property on website with map and with state economic development organization(s), and /or; 12. Offer a fast -track license and permit systems, and /or; 13. Provide a business friendly environment, and /or; 14. Better define our economic development groups in town (i.e. PACAB, Chamber, Community Development Director and Wednesday Morning Business Breakfast), and /or; 15. Hire or assign someone to target market specific industries, developing long -term relationships with potential developers, corporations, businesses and industries that could operate out of Seward, and /or; 16. Heavily market port and harbor to potential, and /or; 17. Commit to Harbor development and expansion, and /or; 18. Advertise property, services and business opportunities in widely dispersed publications, professional organizations and websites, and /or; 19. Update the lease policy and procedures for the City of Seward, and /or; 20. Joint meetings with businesses, Chamber Director and Community Development to help navigate through City Processes, and /or; 21. Develop business `How To' kit. Section 2. This Resolution will be forwarded to Council for direction. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board this 20th day of October, 2010. 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' �' ,� - F r r 1�' � i� -0":66/2°°8 I AROUND FIRE 7.,Eif. 15' t > g '' �!5':, �_ n ooa EITHER SIDE OF WATER OASFEWATER LINE 15 (3D T OTAL) t ' PRIMARY ELECTR LINES 20. � d '11....----,-.77-7.47.77,,:-: mil e �� � � � ���u SECON DARY ELE LINES 10'' x +' a s _ , -- ..�,.,�1+�, �+k.. ` A , A q �7 k a.; a s_..,,, m" `', x uae.: , o-r� K, �..'., ,., r , aa ssa s .. .�': a se , • • Sponsored by: PZ Commission and PACAB CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010 -058 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ENDORSING THE SOUTH HARBOR UPLANDS TRYCK NYMAN HAYES CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OPTION TWO AS ATTACHED WHEREAS, Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Port and Commerce Advisory Board to hold a joint work session to provide development recommendations for the new South Harbor Uplands; and WHEREAS, previous to the May 11, 2010 Joint Work Session the Port and Commerce Advisory Board held additional work sessions and provided recommendations to Council; and WHEREAS, previous to the May 11, 2010 Joint Work Session the Planning and Zoning Commission, Seward City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Planning Commission made recommendations and approved South Harbor Uplands Plat 2009 -17; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Port and Commerce Advisory Board recommend that the first projects that should receive initial funding efforts include the Fishing Pier and Boardwalk, both with ADA accessibility; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission, Port and Commerce Advisory Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Council have all approved Resolutions supporting the concept of the Mariners Memorial; and WHEREAS, the attached conceptual plan and recommendations shall be incorporated into the update of the Small Boat Harbor Development Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The South Harbor Uplands Tryck Nyman Hayes Conceptual Development Plan Option Two as presented at this meeting is hereby endorsed as attached hereto. Section 2. The structure types on the Harbor Commercial north side of the uplands and all parking are excluded from the conceptual development plan endorsement and will be reviewed for appropriate improvement types during later development stages. Section 3. All parking and proposed uses of this property shall be brought before council. Section 4. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 12 day of July, 2010. 20 3 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010 -058 THE CITY • SEWARD, ALASKA 7 ) • Willard E. 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NINIINNitilea • • Council Agenda Statement if./ 4 0C SN. r I Meeting Date: July 12, 2010 Through: g City Manager Phillip Oates 4 iA mew From: Community Development Director Christy Terry Agenda Item: ENDORSING THE SOUTH HARBOR UPLAND TRYC NYMAN HAYES CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OPTION TWO AS ATTACHED BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION Under the June 2003 Project Cooperation Agreement between the Department of Army and the City of Seward for Construction of the Harbor Improvements, dredged and excavated material was deposited behind the newly extended Breakwater creating approximately 3.5 acres of filled land described by the Corps as "BOD Disposal Area 1." On February 12, 2007 the City of Seward authorized the approval of the Department of Army memorandum for record and accepting Disposal Area 1. This area is owned by the City of Seward, but also remains subject to the federal doctrine of navigational servitude. Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Port and Commerce Advisory Board to hold a joint work session to provide development recommendations for the new South Harbor Uplands. Both Bodies had developed and sent their recommendations to Council on various aspects of development of this newly created parcel. The Port and Commerce Advisory Board held additional work sessions and provided recommendations to Council including Resolution 2008 -03. The Planning and Zoning Commission, Seward City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Planning Commission made recommendations and approved South Harbor Uplands Plat 2009 -17. Also, the Historic Preservation Commission, Port and Commerce Advisory Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Council have all approved Resolutions supporting the concept of the Mariners Memorial. A Joint Planning and Zoning Commission and Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting was held on May 11, 2010 with many Council Members, Administration and public also in attendance. Recommendations developed at the meeting are included in the resolution including: Tryck Nyman • Hayes Conceptual Development Plan Option Two should be adopted as the development plan; initial funding should be sought for the development of the Fishing Pier and Boardwalk, both with ADA accessibility; the current zoning should remain as it is in harmony with the development plan; and the structure types on the Harbor Commercial north side of the uplands should be excluded from the conceptual development plan approval and should be reviewed for appropriate improvement types during later development stages. The Planning and Zoning Commission and the Port and Commerce Advisory Board disagree regarding the zoning recommendation for this parcel. This Resolution before Council tonight only 23 endorses the TNH Conceptual Development Plan Option Two, excluding the structure types, and does not recommend a zoning designation. INTENT: This resolution proposes to endorse the South Harbor Uplands Tryck Nyman Hayes Conceptual Development Plan Option Two as presented at this meeting as attached excluding the structure types. This plan will be used to guide future development and supports initial funding efforts be placed on the ADA Fishing Pier and Boardwalk. • CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures. Other: Small Boat Harbor Development Plan FISCAL NOTE: No fiscal impact with the approval of this plan. Approved by the Finance Department: -# 44 4-r -i ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes: No: X RECOMMENDATION Approve RESOLUTION 2010 -058 ENDORSING THE SOUTH HARBOR UPLANDS TRYCK NYMAN HAYES CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OPTION TWO AS ATTACHED 24 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Agenda Statement e �of S F� ■ Date: October 20, 2010 q � S To: Port and Commerce Advisory Board From: Suzi Towsley, Executive Liaison Subject: Setting a work session topic for November 17, 2010 Background and Justification: Administration recommends that PACAB Set its next work session topic for November 17, 2010 to Review and Provide Recommendations on Nominating Public Lands for Lease and the Lease Proposal Policies and Procedures 25 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes August 4, 2010 Volume 3, Page CALL TO ORDER The regular August 4, 2010 meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:07 p.m. by Chair Long. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG led by Chair Long ROLL CALL There were present: Chair Ron Long presiding, and Board Members Dan Oliver Rob Buck Darryl Schaefermeyer comprising a quorum of the Board Excused: Deborah Altermatt, Paul Tougas, Theresa Butts Absent Also were present: Christy Terry, Community Development Laura Cloward, Chamber of Commerce Suzi Towsley, PACAB Liaison Public: SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS - Chamber of Commerce Report: Director Laura Cloward • Reports are varied for local tourism this year; Army resort numbers look good, Visitors centers numbers are down, Local businesses are varied. • • There were a record number of applicants for July 4`'' Mount Marathon race. • The Silvers are in and it looks like it will be a great year for the Derby. • The chamber continued to pursue alternatives for future funding of salmon stocking programs. There was general discussion ofthe limits during the silver salmon derby, conservation/replenishing of stock in the bay and the fishery sustainability. General discussion of the upcoming Ombudsman position resolution between Board and director Cloward took place. 26 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes August 4, 2010 Volume, Page Community Development Report: Christy Terry • Kenai Peninsula Economic Development Division report excerpts were reviewed. • City July camping numbers are up. • Representatives from the United Methodists Women's division had a walk through of the old Wesley building on Monday with representatives from the City and had recommitted to being good • neighbors in the community and working to keep the vacated facility form becoming an attractive nuisance and moving forward • The Chamber lunch was on Friday and the Lt Governor was scheduled to be in attendance and speaking. • City Council Land Policy and Lease procedure work session would be August 5, 2010. • Planning and Zoning were continuing to revise Title 15 of City Code and would being sending approved portions to council for consideration and approval, including sign code. • Terry explained that there was an executive session on Title 7 prior to the work session on Monday August 9 beginning at 5:00 pm. • Planning and Zoning Commission discussed the ordinance to allow Wind Energy Conversion systems within the City of Seward. There were no Citizens Comments. Approval of agenda and consent agenda; The consent agenda was approved via unanimous consent. PACAB reviewed the schedule of City Council Work sessions in June and July. The board touched briefly upon the upcoming WTC meeting to announce the Governor's North Star Awards for Excellence in Anchorage. Chair Long stated he would be in Anchorage and was tentatively planning to attend. Board discussed the notes and ideas included in the packet on the Economic Development study: Idea ° and 2 were discussed and not supported by the board. 3- The idea of extending or waiving payment for infrastructure (electricity /sewer /water). This had been done in the past, post earthquake and was possible as far as PACAB knew. The board expressed support for this program. This rolled into Item 4- Special tax assessment district classification was discussed and the potential for how that could affect city coffers. Would that have performance based thresholds involved? 5- Chair Long expressed the desire to see the City be revenue neutral on the development of economic incentive by making sure these were neither cost or revenue generators. 6 and 7- The fairness of lowering new businesses tax rates or lease payments as opposed to existing ones was discussed. The board asked director Terry to rework numbers 6 and 7 into any resolution of support. The board supported the idea of the city lowering or delaying lease payments required from businesses, sometimes on individual criteria. This incentive could also be based on the business improving property, infrastructure development and meeting a threshold of viability. Provision for a 27 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes August 4, 2010 Volume, Page reasonable exchange o f value for developed infrastructure should be considered as an incentive in city leases. This topic would be addressed at the Council work session on August 5 2010. The plausibility of the City helping to get businesses lower insurance rates was discussed by the board. 10- The board supported the idea of the city refunding building permit fees after one full year of operation. The board also discussed and supported the idea of refunding or waiving conditional use permit fees or variance fees if those were approved. All of these would potentially affect the general fund, though the board believed the affect would be nominal. Schaefermeyer asked about specific business dis- incentives, i.e.; sign code, zoning code. Terry responded that she believed that these were being discussed and ironed out as individual cases. 1 -City engineer- the board was informed that each department hired or contracted out for specific projects and the city does not currently have an engineer or civil engineer. 2- Building inspector- the board believed that this would be in competition with the private sector. 4 -List of all the leased and sale property on the website- use of the Alaska prospector was supported, 11,12,13,14 all went together, as the idea of Port Marketing Director history was discussed. The board expressed that they would like to see this discussion compiled in a resolution for council. Marketing and capital improvement, completion of the SMIC basin was discussed for all its positive potential. The possibility of a private investor fronting capital was discussed. A Hydro study of the basin was being done some while ago and the board members remarked that they would like to see that if it had been completed. 17, Business "How To" kit was supported by the board. Directed Terry said that she had started that work. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2010 -06 Motion (Schaefermeyer /Buck) Adopt Resolution 2010 -06 of the Seward Port and commerce Advisory Board, supporting and providing recommendations on the creation of a Seward Ombudsman Public Comment made in support of the resolution Motion to amend 2010- 007(Long/Buck) add and business retention and expansion program to title And Changes WHEREAS, an economic development ombudsman position would serve as the primary point of contact for existing Seward area new businesses and attracting new businesses to the Seward area and as a liaison between the business community and relevant 28 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes August 4, 2010 Volume, Page government departments and commissions; and And WHEREAS, this position would pursue assisting growing existing business, recruiting • new businesses, and developing revenue generating - events; Addition WHEREAS, will be most effective if independent of the City administration in developing its findings and recommendations but with the necessary cooperation of the administration in order to fulfill its functions. Amendment passed unanimously Motion for secondary amendment to 2010 -007 (Long/Buck) Change Section 1. to read: Section 1. For the reasons stated in the recitals, the Board recommends Council authorize the development of an ombudsman position and business retention and expansion program to be implemented by a qualified employee or by contract with such contract with the chamber of commerce with such contract detailing the specific services to be provided. Secondary Amendment passed unanimously Main Motion Passed as Amended Unanimous Board approved unanimously canceling the August 18 works session and replacing it with the August 5 council work session. July 7 2010 Minutes approved by consensus, with amendments. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS — Rob Buck: would like to see better communication with administration on future title changes to help streamline the process. Schaefermeyer agreed. 29 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes August 4, 2010 Volume, Page ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:56 Suzi Towsley Ron Long Executive Liaison Chair (City Seal) • 30 ,,,:.‘,,, N_;.� � r � 1 r 1 N p 'Aa . $ , . i...... c Iv -- : , - , T s Ar , ir 7: .„---- - 2 August 2010 Dear WTCAK Members and Friends of the Center: As many of you know, here at World Trade Center Alaska (WTCAK), we have five trade development programs that provide focus and cohesion to our efforts and activities to help build Alaska's international trade economy. Four of the programs are country- specific and focused on Alaska's top trading partners, namely, Japan, China, Korea and Canada. The other program encompasses our efforts to identify new markets and new customers. The goal is to find not only profitable niche markets for Alaska, but perhaps even the next big market for Alaskan exporters of goods and services. One of the regions of the world we are researching is emerging Asia. Already, China has grown rapidly to become the state's second - largest trading partner. But, there are other markets in the region that may provide smaller, but still significant, opportunities for Alaska. Our work has already led us to places like India, Vietnam, and Singapore. Next week, trade officials from Thailand will be in Anchorage for meetings with us and a reception to meet with members of the business community and government. This part of the world contains the fastest growing economies and populations. With stronger, growing economies, and with expanding populations and rising standards of living come opportunities for Alaska. Recently, I came across a flow chart produced by our friends at U.S. Global Investors, a boutique money management firm that specializes in natural resource and emerging market investing. While the chart was designed for investors in mind, I believe it very much holds true in explaining the factors leading us to look seriously at emerging Asia for future trade development. Take a look at this chart 31 Cause Effect > Possible Ramifications Rapid Higher Family Moro Emerging Market Economic } Incomes } Consumer Opportunity Growth Spending High Savings Low Household Ready Supply Emerging Market Rates in Asia } Debt } of Domestic } Opportunity • Capital Urbanization Infrastructure Demand for Emerging Market )► Buiidout } Commodities } Opportunity Desire for Policies for Focus on Emerging Market Social Stability ). Peace & )10- Creaing Jobs } Opportunity Prosperity • Natural Exploration, Revenue Emerging Market Resources )0 Development & } Stream for } Wealth Production Governments Opportunity Corporate Easier to Attract Market Emerging Market Transparency } Overseas } Liquidity } Opportunity Investments To expand trade, we need not only to continue to work in our existing major markets, but also seek out new, non - traditional markets. The economic growth in these markets can lead to business opportunities for Alaskans. Another way of saying this is that we need to "go where the growth is." The chart below compares GDP growth rates for various countries and regions. You can see that the impressive growth is occurring in places like China, India, and Brazil. It also is taking place in the ASEAN -5 which is a grouping of Southeast Asian nations. 32 IPC*L0 rIAC4 CIWU ALASKA Alaska is fortunate to be in the right place, at the right time, with the right commodities and services to support rapidly growing markets. Basically, Alaska is selling the building blocks of economic development. To find out more about WTCAK's "New Markets -New Customers" trade development program, please call us on 278 -7233 of send us an email: infoAwtcak.org Best Regards, Greg Wolf Executive Director World Trade Center Alaska info wtcak.orq 907 - 278 -7233 web: http: / /www.wtcak.orq 33 f , 3 .. 5 fi � ' t wad ... , :„ - •• - i, ,.....,,.,.2, ,,,_.,.., .•:,...,..,..: 'ti. ,1",- , . I { r s 3 Y ti t - s� :_ t _ : 4; -itmc .� - China Callbtg is a trade development program If World Trade Canter Alaska The prrgrzen is designed to assist Alaskans to idonivy aryl prtfsue brainess apporiusriic in Onn iit 0 •China B fl u ,Sj CO 9 ku -0 ,..... ‘,, wt 6sr' � 1 1 201 _Anct' October 6, 2010 Mark Your Calendar - 6th Annual Alaska -China Business Conference Dear Members and Friends of the Center: Mark your calendar today for the upcoming 6th Annual Alaska -China Business Conference. This year's conference will take place on Wednesday, December 1, 2010. China is Alaska's 2nd largest, and fastest growing, export market. Opportunities abound for expansion for trade and investment between Alaska and China. A focus during the conference will be Hong Kong as a destination market, as well as a gateway to China and South East Asia. The Alaska -China Business Conference features presentations by Chinese and U.S. Government officials, private- sector executives already doing business in China, academics 34 specializing in Chinese business and culture, and a number of other speakers to help attendees better understand the opportunities, challenges, and resources available to assist their exploration of trade with China. Mark your calendar now and watch your email inbox for more details. Sincerely, & WO! Executive Director World Trade Center Alaska Visit our web -site www.wtcak.orq "Serving Alaska's Business Community Since 1987" 35 Click here to view this email online Forward this email - - nevus � A1_A KA C R" 11 S Ni_vv:.-, www.akcruise.orq 1 (907) 743 -4529 - phone 1 (907) 743 -4553 - fax August 2010 iik M -74 ,:w'ia a ' . >re permit N.. ch l �n e - ; The st has rej ected a reap ,r- '.� two ironp eni groups for A .� nom.°' a �r.: l r a o the cruise ship Yves ewater � _ - di issu bytF _ Click h for: more i :: Alaska businesses feel the pinch of : . - - ' ': -~"' AC Bulb fewer cruise passengers ea Eater “i) Desp ite recent news that a boost in independent - F The Al a s ka Cruise Assoc�pt on has ° visito traffic is helping offse the negative economic r if t eamedup with t Clay and Boroug impact of fewer cruise ship passengers this year, of Jun to donate a fluorescent bulb the Alaska tourism industry is struggling. ACA t a ship tour of recy cling system recy that has been Holland America's MS L a st year's redeployment of three ships t o other Ams terdam hosed earlier this season Click here for mor p arts of th world greatly impacted the ent s tate. in Homer. Alaska is expected Alaska will have 140,000 fewer cruise visitors this t see a 15 p e rcent decline i n year, which equates to a l o ss of $150 million in passengers this cruise season. e a i ec 5,000 e j Based on nd ind t announcements and , it is Ala estimated i. 1 . that dir ct Alaska will see 125,000 fewer passengers in ;�: 2011. 4r On June 14, Ron Peck with the Alaska Travel Industry Association said the number of independent travelers is up f 2009, but only Juneau Mayor Bruce Botelho holds slightly. Even with a l o ft a spent f luore s cent bulb while BruceBustamante, whoa ended the Click here for more donation ceremony on behalf of the Alaska, Cruise Association, demonstrates how the Bulb Eater® recycling system works. :: Fuel rules raise concerns 36 Cruise- industry watchers are waiting to see if tougher North American emission rules will lead w , �, y :: Bell takes over companies to reduce the number of vessels visiting I Commerce British Columbia ports due to rising costs. Susan Bell, who played a key role in "I'm very concerned about the impact of this," said negotiating an adjustment to the cruise John Binkley, president of the Alaska Cruise ship head tax, is the new Association. ACA represents nine cruise lines. He Royal Caribbean's Radiance • commissioner of the Department said cruise lines are working on 2012 plans now, of the Seas docks in the same year the tighter fuel rules come into Ketchikan. Cruise lines worry Click here for more effect. restrictive North American • emission regulations will add about $100 million in costs for Low- sulfur fuel will add about $100 million in costs Alaska cruises. ir , for Alaska cruises, Binkley said, and passengers 1 ;,..„ will Click here for more ASSOCIATE MEMBER Commissioner Susan Bell t it :: 'In Seward, almost everyone is iiitt involved in the cruise industry' New law could stimulate tourism Established in 1990, Major Marine Tours is family - growth owned business with offices in Anchorage, Seward, Whittier and Portage. It is the recipient of both the "Kenai Fjords National Park Partner of the Year" Gov. Sean Parnell signed legislation in June aimed at creating economic and "Kenai Peninsula Outstanding Business in growth for small businesses Tourism" awards. Operations Manager Ron Long throughout Alaska and reversing the manages the Seward office. Ron Long, recent decline in visitor travel to the Operations Manager, state. 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Sian up to receive our future emails 37 PACAB MONTHLY BUDGET REVIEW 2010 Budget to date w /expenditure Advertising $ 250.00 $ 250.00 Subscription & Dues - $850.00 $ 750.00 $ (140.00) Travel & Subsistence - $729.00 $ 450.00 $ (440.00) Education & Training - $250.00 $ 400.00 $ 150.00 Insurance $ 400.00 $ 400.00 Supplies $ 990.00 $ 990.00 Postage & Fees $ 210.00 $ 210.00 Misc $ - w Totals $ 3,450.00 $1,420.00 op Expenditures per month 2010 Description Jan-10 $40.00 WTC Luncheon Feb -10 $161.00 WTC travel remibursement Apr -10 $850.00 WTC membership Jun -10 $979.00 Business of Green Energy Conference October 2010 October 2010 November 2010 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday October 1 4 5 -_ 6 7 8 Jim and Matt (Set up_for Elecl 7:OOam City Electiion 12:OOpm PACAB 7:30pm P&Z Meeting Meeting- Canceled 6:30pm Historic Preservation Mtg • (Work Session to Follow) 1 i I 11 1 2 13 14 15 7:OOpm City Council 11: 30am Seward Meeting Community Library & Museum Building Committee (Library Basement) 7:OOpm Fish & Game Advisory Board 18 19 20, 21 22 Alaska Day (Offices Closed) 6:30pm P &Z Work Session 12:OOpm PACAB Work 9:OOam Social Security Session Rep 6:30pm Historic Preservation Meeting i I 25 26 27 28 29 5:00pm Council Meets 7:00pm CC WS 7:OOpm CC WS Council (Long- range 6:OOpm CC (Jo Interview) financial plan) ' 7:O0pm City Council Meeting I I Nanci Richey 1 10/13/2010 10:16 AM November 2010 November F December 2010 T S M T W T F S S M T W T FS 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 Monday - Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday be 2 November 1 1 3 4 5 7:OOpm CC WS (Budget General Election 7:OOpm Town Hall Modifications) Meeting -Rae Bldg. (Economic Development) 7:30pm P&Z Meeting I i i Veteran's Day (Offices Closed) 12 8 9 10 11 7:OOpm City Council Meeting 11:30am Seward Community Library & Museum Building Committee (Library Basement) 15 1 17 18 19 6:30pm P&Z Work Session 12:OOpm PACAB Work 9:OOam Social Security Session Rep 6:30pm Historic Preservation Meeting 22 ._ - - - - - -_ 23 24 -- — 25 26 6:OOpm CC WS (Capital Happy Thanksgiving (Offices (Offices Closed) Budget) 7:OOpm City Council Meeting I I 29 Nanci Richey 2 10/13/2010 10:16 AM