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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07072010 PACAB Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes July 7, 2010 Volume 3, Page 125 CALL TO ORDER The regular July 7, 2010 meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:01 p.m. by Chair Long. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG led by Deborah Altermatt ROLL CALL There were present: Chair Ron Long presiding, and Board Members Dan Oliver Rob Buck Darryl Schaefermeyer Deborah Altermatt comprising a quorum of the Board Excused: Absent: Paul Tougas, Theresa Butts Also were present: Jim Lewis, Deputy Harbormaster Christy Terry, Community Development Laura Cloward, Chamber of Commerce Suzi Tows ley, PACAB Liaison Public: Chris Nyman SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS,AND REPORTS- Seward Chamber of Commerce Representative,Laura Cloward • Preparations for July 4th were on track an underway: Numbers were good so far. • The Chamber was working with neighboring communities on building community/business profiles that will encourage public/private cooperation for economic growth. Harbormaster Report; Deputy Harbormaster,Jim Lewis • West construction had started work on the break water extension. • Alaska Wet Dog Race, personal watercraft two man team race from Whittier to Illiamna could involve Seward as a checkpoint and a good fit for the community. Area could be scouted this summer for a race that could take place next year. • Harbor personnel were working hard to keep problem sea lions out of the Harbor gut barges. City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes June 2, 2010 Volume 3 Page 126 r Community Development Report: Christy Terry • Community Development had completed their move into city hall, a number of building permit review, and 2 city plats were being finalized. • A Harley Rally had 2 major rides that would be in the area in mid June 2010. They had worked closely with the Police Department and City to ensure that all their permits were in order. • The Community Development Study had been issued and Director Terry noted that one of the suggestions in the study,a link to the Alaska Prospector Sight,had been completed. Other issues and question raised by the study would continue to be addressed by the city and this board. • Planning and Zoning reviewed the first daft of the Cities Wind Energy Conversion Ordinance. • The movie filmed in Seward had a trailer released and Seward looked great. Ms Terry would send a link to the board. Chair Long suspended the rules to allow the Agenda to run out of order so that Mr Chris Nyman could give his presentation. Mr Nyman presented a plan to build a closed gondola tram up Bear Mountain, along with the accompanying required infrastructure. The board discussed the plan and business/tourism opportunities that could open up with a plan like Mr Nyman's.The board thanked Mr Nyman for his time and ingenuity, and indicated that they would communicate support for his plan. There were no Citizens Comments Approval of agenda and consent agenda; The Agenda and consent agenda were approved. PACAB reviewed the schedule of City Council Work sessions in June and July. Generally discussed the Seward Economic Assessment and questions it raised. Ongoing forums of discussion were being planned including possibly PACAB's work session on June 16. This was agreed upon via unanimous consent. The board touched upon the upcoming work sessions on Title 7 revisions. NEW BUSINESS Motion (Schaefermeyer/Altermatt) Resolution 2010-05 endorsing the South Harbor Uplands Tryck Nyman Hayes conceptual Development Plan Option Two as attached. Motion to amend the original motion as follows (Schaefermeyer/Altermatt) City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes June 2, 2010 Volume 3 Page 127 tam WHEREAS,at it's September 2008 meeting Seward's Port and Commerce Advisory Board passed resolution 2008-03 which included the following: 1: The Harbor Uplands Area should be designated Harbor Commercial Zoning District. 2: The South Harbor Uplands Area should be used for a variety of uses consistent with the Harbor Commercial District zoning designation. 3: Development of the south Harbor Uplands Area should be included in municipal areas reserved for landscaped public use. 4: All development of the South Harbor Uplands Area must comply with all land use, building, fire and electrical regulations in the Seward City Code. 5: Development of the South Harbor Uplands Area should include continuance of the existing board walk and completion of the Mariners Memorial with strong consideration of continuing the bike path. Amendment passed unanimously Motion Passed as amended Unanimous Consent CITIZEN COMMENTS him BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS— Dan Oliver: believed that Chris Nyman's idea was a good one and compatible with the goals of the Seward Marine Center. Rob Buck: Expressed that it seemed like an interesting proposal and wished Mr. Nyman luck. Deborah Altermatt: said that she was excited to see the south harbor uplands development and encouraged by the work moving forward the Mariners Memorial. Chair Long: was encouraged by the idea that Mr Nyman has and hopeful that the City can find the right balance of support and encouragement with a realistic outlook. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:55 , wsley Ron Long Executive Liaison Chair (City Seal) • . • . I S . • • ao .• ‘• 1,%F