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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 PACAB Minutes {)!11 n. _t~. City of Seward, Alaskiz January 14, 1998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 1, PaRe 141 CALL TO ORDER The January 14, 1998 regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 noon by Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Jack Goodwill Dean Kaslschke James Pruitt David Fairchild Richard Goshorn Doug Lechner The following Boardmember arrived after the roll call: Willard Dunham comprising a quorum of the Board; and Ty Ian Schrock, Assistant to the (Acting) City Manager Bob Satin, Mayor, KPB/EDD Scott A. Ransom, Acting Harbormaster Barbara Hilderbrand, Board Secretary Yvette Welsh, Community Marketing Kathy Cline, Seward Chamber of Commerce Anne Castellina, Kenai Fjords National Park Doane Harp, Chugach National Forest Stu Clark, City Councihnember ABSENT was: Sharon Anderson (excused) SPECIAL REPORTS The following presentation was given out of order. Multi-Agency Visitors' Center Presentation. Anne Castellina, Superintendent of Kenai Fjords National Park, Kathy Cline, Executive Director of Seward Chamber of Commerce, and Doane Harp, Seward District Ranger, Chugach National Forest, along with Tylan SchrOCk, Assistant to the City Manager, were in attendance as the "Multi-Agency Facility Plamring Group" to give a multi-media presentation of the proposed visitors' center project. Castellina gave an overview of the history of the project, the relationship of the various partners (i.e., City of 242 City of Seward, Alaska January 14, 1998 Pon and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume I, Pa~e 242 Seward, US Forest Service, State of Alaska Division of Parks, and the National Park Service), the scope, location, and justification for such an under-taking, and the project's current status, Harp explained various funding issues, options, and possibilities, with additional clarification from Schrock. The Group stressed that strong support from the City Council, and the community in general, would be needed to bring about the successful completion of the project. Cline focused her cornment5 on the conference center portion of the project and her planned marketing efforts. Castellina and she also produced display boards showing the proposed floor plan of the facility, and they explained the plan in detail. The Group took various questions froIll the Board and members of the audience. Boardmembers expressed enthusiastic support for the concept and goals of the multi-agency facility project. Chairman Long resumed the order of business. Dorothy Urhach - ARR/CBC. None. (excused) Bob Satin - KPB/EDD. Satin briefed the Board on the recent activities and plans of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Economic Development District. Administration Report. In response to an ioquiry by Dunham, Tylan Schrock briefed the Board on the City's recent discussions regarding future liquid natural ga'i (LNG) service to Seward. He predicted that an invitation to potential suppliers, including ENSTAR and Alaska Intrastate Gas, would again be forthcoming from the City to present their separate perspectives to the citizens of the community in a public meeting. Sclll'ock further commented on various subjects, including his upcoming trip to Juneau to meet with various legislators and other state officials in support of Seward projects, his recent meeting with Alaska Railroad officials regarding ARRC's strategy for dock expansion, the City's efforts to expedite ADOT's improvements to Seward Highway Mile O~8, and the on-going recruitment process fOT a city manager. Long queried Schrock regarding the status of prison expansion in Seward in light of recent negative publicity . Scott Ransom, Acting Harbonnaster, gave an update on the on-going effort by the Deferred Maintenance Task Force of the Alaska Legislature to get legislation introduced appropriating funds to deferred maintenance needs on state-owned facilities inclUding harbors. He also reported on recent barge traffic and other future activity at the North Dock. In response to an inquiry from Kasischke, Ransom briefed the Board on Cook Inlet Processing's request to enlarge their lease site atSMIC. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING MARGARET ANDERSON shared with the Board a newspaper article recently appearing in the Washiniton Post that mentioned past lobbying efforts on behalf of Seward I s multi-agency visitor facility, r- . ~..I.U City of Seward, Alaska January 14, 1998 Pon and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 1, Page 243 APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Fairchild/Pruitt) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed. Unanimous. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Letter to Deborah Sedwick. Long noted that a letter of congratulations and invitation to Alaska Department of Conunerce & Economic Development Conunissioner Sedwick, as approved by action of the Board in the Demember meeting, was still to be drafted and sent. NEW BUSINESS Multi-Ag~n(y Visitor Facility. MOTION (Prnitt/Fairchild) Write a letter of support to policy makers in Washington and Juneau, as well as the Seward City Council, regarding the mnlti-agency visitor facility and to encourage their efforts in pursuing funding for the project. Motion Passed. Withollt objection. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS On-Going Project List. Long noted that the city administration's project list, distributed to City Council on January 12, 1998. was parallel to the Board's list. He suggested addressing the two lists at the next scheduled Board work session on January 28, 1998. Alaska Trade and Development Tip Sheet. Long commented that he would be attending the upcoming World Affairs Council presentation on "Current events in Asia: their impact on trade, " and he promised to provide the Board with a report. Dunham inquired whether a letter of congratulations had been sent to the EDD's newly appointed CEO, inviting her to visit Seward and address the Board. Long directed Hilderbrand to draft such a letter. There was no objection from the Board. BOARD COMMENTS LECHNER inquired as to the status of the floating dock project proposed by Kenai Fjords Tours, and Long replied that the matter was postponed to the next City Council meeting. ?.it~l ',.~ ~. - Ci1y of Seward, Alaska January 14, 1998 Pon and Cummerce Advisury Board Minutes Volume 1, Paxe 244 CITIZENS' COMMENTS MAYOR SATIN reminded the Board that 1998 is the 75th anniversary year of the driving of the golden spike, which event commemorated the completion of the Alaska railroad corridor. He stated that the Alaska Railroad Corporation intended to stage a celebration of this milestone. He also noted that train service to Seward this summer would include a domed observation car. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1 :50 p.m. f- " , (City Seal) .',' " ...."" . . , c' ~~)" .j .; '14-- " v City of Seward, Alaska February II, 1998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 1, Page 245 CALL TO ORDER The February 11, 1998 regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 noon by Chairman Rnn Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Sharon Anderson (left meeting early) Richard Goshorn James Pruitt Jack Goodwill Dean Kasischke The following Boardmembers arrived after the roll call: Doug Lechner Willard Dunham comprising a quorum of the Board; and Tylan Schrock, Assistant to the City Manager Bob Satin, Mayor, KPB/EDD Scott A. Ransom, Acting Harbormaster Dorothy Urhach, ARR/CBC Representative Yvette Welsh, Community Marketing/Board Secretary ABSENT was: David Fairchild SPECIAL REPORTS Tess Whalin, CEO, Econnmic Development District - Tess Whalin informed the Board of the workings of the Economic Development District. Their tasks include small business development, economic diversification, gathering economic indicators. and the addition of the quarterly newsletter to be coming out in the next few months. The EDD is also working on a freetrade zone designation for Seward. Dorothy Urbach - ARR/CBC. The Alaska Railroad is continuing to make preparations for the 75th amtiversary in May. Urbach encouraged everyone to voice their concerns with SB42 which provides that the ARRC be subject to the Executive Budget Act. Bob Satin - KPB/EDD, Mary Tougas has been elected treasurer of the EDD. 246 City of Seward, Alaska February 11. 1998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board MilUltes Volume 1, Page 246 Administration Report. Jim Beckham, the new Harbonnaster, begins work February 17. Schrock updated the Board on the Cook Inlet Processing (CIP) lease negotiations, the East Harbor Expansion Corps of Engineers study continues; ENST AR has been invited to speak at the March meeting; he suggested Alaska Intrastate Gas be sent a letter inquiring as to the status of their permit. Schrock briefed the Board on his recent lObbying trip to Juneau. Schrock asked that the Board to consider adding a new business item "Snowden Dock Proposal" to the agenda. and treat this proposal the same as the proposal submitted by Tom Tougas. Chamber of Commerce Report. none CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Deborah Altennatt, Sailing, Inc. There is a project up for approval by the governor's office in Anchorage for development of a commercial enterprise at Thumb Cove. Public comments are continuing through this week. Contact her for further information. Bob Satin, Mayor, 425 4th Avenue. The Flood Mitigation Task Force met in Seward on February 5. Twelve groups were represented at the meeting, including the City, KBP, DOT, Fish & Game. The group will be making a report to Council on February 23. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Kasischke/Goodwill) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda. Long added Snowden Dock Proposal and Tbree Way Survey of Small Boat Harbor Basin Facilities as 7B and 7C, New Business. MOTION (Long/Pruitt) Approve the additions to the Agenda. Both Motions Passed. Without objection. UNFINISHED BUSINESS North Dock - Repairs and Completion. At the January 28 worksession the North Dock was determined to be the Board I s top priority. Discussions included the problems with the dock in that it has never been completed. MOTION (Long/Pruitt ) Ask the administration to complete a feasibility study and cost projections for alternatives to eliminate mooring problems at SMlC North Dock basin. Motion passed. Unanimous. 24'/ City of Seward, Alaska February 11, 1998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 1, Page 247 NEW BUSINESS Snowden Dock Proposal. Schrock reported that this proposal is almost identical to the Kenai Heritage Tours proposal with the exception that the timeline allows for completion of the floating dock within five years. Kenai Heritage Tours must have their floating dock completed by May, 1999. Mr. Snowden asked for the five year timeline in order to allow time to secure tinancing. The Board voiced concerns that the city could end up with several docks at the SeaLife Center. MOTION (Kasiscbke/Goodwill) Snpport the Snowden Dock Proposal concept with the same conditions as given to Kenai Heritage Tonrs, inclnding the May, 1999 completion date. Motion passed. Yes: Goodwill, Kasischke. Lechner, Long, Pruitt No: Dunham, Goshorn Three Way Snrvey of Small Boat Harbor Basin Facilities. MOTION (Kasiscbke/Prnitt) Ask the administration to participate with the DOT in a combined deferred maintenance assessment of the small boat harbor. Motion passed. Unanimous. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS Letter from Deborah Sedwick, Dept of Commerce and Economic Development. Lechner commented that Seward missed this opportunity and the seafood mission is now in Kodiak. Chugach National Forest Quarterly Report. Long stated that we would look over the report from last fall, update it, and resend it. BOARD COMMENTS LECHNER inquired as to whether the City had a plao in place for deferred maintenance of T dock aod I dock that are city owned, and therefore not included in the deferred maintenaoce assessment plao. Ransom responded that an esthnate for redecking aod other work to that area was received and is included in the FY99 capital budget request. He reported that American Seafonds was interested in purchasing Icicle Seafonds, but the deal fell through over dock space. As far as he knew they didn't coutact the City. ') 4,' 1':1 ~~ City of Seward, Alaska February 11, 1998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Vo/u/JU! 1, POKe 248 PRillTT suggested that the City combine building permit fees and fIre marshal inspection fees much like Kodiak has done. He also inquired as to the impacts of the salmon harvesting on the SMIC. Wuuld there be changes in the setback? Schrock responded that project would have no impact on the SMIC and the setbacks. DUNHAM noted that there have been several muirs dying. Necropsy reports have shown the birds are starving possibly due to the low fat content of the herring. He further noted that the College Science Bowl fmals are to be held in Seward on February 28. LONG asked for thoughts from the Board for thanking Barbara Hilderbrand for all her work. The Board agreed to present her with a thank you at the March meeting. He inquired as to the plans for the Ports of Alaska Director for 1998. Welsh responded she would have a report for the Board at the March meeting. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Bob Satin, Mayor. Satin briefed the Board on a modular home assembly project that is looking for workers, He will deliver the informational packets to job service. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS none. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1: 36pm. I /.11' /' i.1J/1 /' '1 Yv G. Welsh B ard Secretary (City Seal) ",1 t, .{...!'-Lj Oty of Seward, Alaska March 11, 1998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Mirwtes Volume 2, PaRe 249 CALL TO ORDER The March 11, 1998 regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 noon by Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Dean Kasischke David Fairchild Richard Goshorn Willard Dunham The following Boardmember arrived after the roll call: James Pruitt comprising a quorum of the Board; and Tylan Schrock, Assistant City Manager Bob Satin, Mayor, KPB/EDD James Beckham, Harbormaster Dorothy Urbach, ARRICBC Representative Yvette Welsh, Commnnity Marketing/Board Secretary ABSENT were: Sharon Anderson (excused) Doug Lechner (excused) Jack Goodwill (excused) SPECIAL REPORTS ENSTAR Natural Gas Company. Me. Dieckgraeff and Mr. Sinclair were unable to attend. They will reschedule. Dorothy Urbach - ARRICBC. Good relations between the Alaska Railroad and the City continue. Bob Satin - KPB/EDD. On February 26 the EDD approved new policies and the past year's audit. The new Research Economist Craig Layman was hired. The public is invited to the EDD meeting in Seward Saturday, April 25 at l1:00arn in the Council Chambers. 250 City of Seward, Aloskn March 11, 1998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 2, PURe 250 Administration Report. SCHROCK introduced the new Harbormaster Jim Beckbam, SCHROCK updated the Board on the harbor deferred maintenance assessment study and the harbor business plan, The Snowden dock proposal is on hold awaiting an agreement with SAAMS. The Downtown Business Association is requesting the City implement a 2 hour parking limit in the downtown area. BECKHAM updated the Board on the East Harbor Expansion project. The Corps of Engineers study is due in the fall. Chamber of Connnerce Report. Kathy Cline noted that the new Executive Director Karen Woodcock would he on board April 6, The feasibility study on the multi-agency facility is due to he completed in ApriL CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCIlEDULED FOR PUBLIC I1EARING APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Kasischke/FairchUd) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda. LONG added Suggesting the Mayor serve as liaison to the Board as item 7B, New Business. Motion Passed. Without objection. UNFINISIlED BUSINESS none. NEW BUSINESS Harbor Operations Proposal from Allen Marine and Renown Charters & Tours. LONG commented that he liked the proposals and would like to see boats taken off the waiting list. A lot of discussion surrounded the old fuel float and the State's requirement that float planes be granted access to the harbor, PRUITT suggested that if there are areas for additional moorage to be added wait list hoaters should be given the opportunity to make a similar proposals. The idea of allowing individuals to bypass the waiting list was not a good policy, He further added that the harbor basin needs to be replanned. DUNHAM noted that Mr. Becker i. a citizen of Seward. while Mr. Allen is not, SCHROCK stated that the City would like to accommodate both proposals, MOTION (Dunham/Goshorn ) Support hoth the Allen Marine and the Renown Charters & Tonr proposals, such that they hoth provide for remOving boaters from the waiting list City of Seward, Alaska March 11, 1998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 2 Page 251 and addressing parking shortage issues in a way favorable to everyone. Motion passed. Yes: Kasischke, Dunham, Goshorn, Fairchild, Long No: Pruitt Options for Lunch Service at Meetings. BECKHAM stated that $700 was in the budget for lunches for the Board. He felt lunch was their thank you for volunteering there time. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS no comments. BOARD COMMENTS LONG asked the Mayor if he would serve as liaison for the Board. SATIN replied he would have to get the approval of the entire Council. LONG reminded everyone of the worksession Wednesday, March 25 at noon. FAIRCHILD commented that the Allen Marine and Renown Charters were win/win proposals for the City. They would pay to replace a sinking float. DUNHAM inquired as to the status of the Kenai River Lake review. SCHROCK replied there are no updates. PRUITT welcomed Beckham. GOSHORN also welcomed Beckham, and asked the harbor to consider reviving the Harbor Quarterly Newsletter. KASISCHKE welcomed Beckham and wished Allen Marine and Renown Charters good luck. WELSH updated the Board on the Ports of Alaska Directory ad. CITIZENS' COMMENTS none. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS none. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska March 11, 1998 Pon and Commerce Advisory Board MiTIJJtes Volume 2 PaRe 252 The meeting was adjourned at 1: 5Opm. ~J' ~u/JlA Y ette G. Welsh oard Secretary (City Seal) City of Seward, Ala.ska April 8, 1998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minu.tes Volume 3. Page 1 CALL TO ORDER The April 8, 1998 regular meeting of the Seward Port aod Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 noon by Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Dean Kasischke Jack Goodwill Richard Goshorn James Pruitt The following Boardmember arrived after the roll call: Doug Lechner comprising a quorum of the Board; and Bob Satin, Mayor Stu Clark, Councilmember James Beckham, Harbormaster Dorothy Urbach, ARRICBC Representative Yvette Welsh. Community Marketing/Board Secretary ABSENT were: David Fairchild (excused) Sharon Anderson Willard Duoham SPECIAL REPORTS Chamber of Commerce Report. New Executive Director Karen Woodcock was introduced by Stu Clark. Dorothy Urbach - ARRICBC. The next meeting is April 28. A group was in town Monday with Senator Stevens' staff. A special train will be running for Alaska SeaLife Center Grand Opening May 1. Copies of the schedule were distributed. KPB/EDD Report. SATIN reported the EDD will meet in Seward May 2. There will not be an April meeting. National Historic Corridor designation work continues. City of Seward. Alaska April 8, ]998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 2 Administration Report. WELSH announced the new City Manager Scott Janke will report to Seward May 1. BECKHAM updated the Board on the boardwalk project. There is a Sport Fish Initiative to help with funding for paving the northeast launch ramp area. Thirty or Forty people attended the fIrst meeting of the new boat owners association. The budget process continues. Removal of derelict vessels continues. East Harbor Expansion design and cost estimates are nearly complete. The flnal report should be available in August. The cost is approximately $12 million. The City's share would be $8 million. BECKHAM updated the Board on the Allen Marine proposal. The approval from the State is expected anytime. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Louis Bencardino reported EDD Director Tess Whalin was in town last week. The EDD plans to be in Seward every other week for small business assistance. He raised concerns with safety at the North Dock. He suggested the dock should be offered to private enterprise. There are many repairs needed and money is still owed on it. Mayor Satin reported on the deferred maintenance needs. Harbor repairs are high on the budget list. The deterred maintenance assessment survey should be ready soon. The Seward harbor ranks high on the needs list. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Pruitt/Goodwill) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda. Motion Passed. Without objection. UNFINISHED BUSINESS none. NEW BUSINESS Harbor Plan. Future plans for the harbor will be the topic of the worksession on April 22. 1998. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS no conunents. BOARD COMMENTS City of Seward, Alaska April 8, 1998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 3 LECHNER suggested plans for lobbying efforts for funding of the East Harbor Expansion should be started. Possibly this could be discussed at the worksession. PRUITT asked for the draft budget at the next worksession. BECKHAM responded the budget is in very draft form, and there would he many changes. Seward Ship's Cbandlery and Drydock bad a booth at the 14th Anoual Comp Fish Show in Kodiak. The show was well attended by the vendors, fisherman. etc. There are currently two bills under discussion that favor performing State vessel repairs in state. It looks as though it will pass. The AMHS is in support of these. The Tustumena is ready to go back into service April 15th. LONG reported that more dollars are spent at the Kodiak show then at many of the out of state shows. Possibly a joint venture with private businesses and the City to attend next year's show would work out. The Alaska Export Council will be in Seward May 6. Local entrepreneurs will speak at a lWlcheon. Ideas for the future of the North Dock will be on the next agenda. CITIZENS' COMMENTS none. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS none. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:46pm. "j /, U" '. ';/' I f. '{. .' ~' C;!.;!l{t : ,,,,is; /7 ..y~ette G. Welsh Board Secretary ~~~ Ron Long Chairman (City Seal) City of Seward, Alaska May 13, 1998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 4 CALL TO ORDER The May 13, 1998 regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 noon by Chainnan Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Dean Kasischke Jack Goodwill Richard Goshorn Doug Lechner Sharon Anderson The following Boardmembers arrived after the roll call: James Pruitt Willard Dunham comprising a quorum of the Board; and Stu Clark, Councilmember Scott Jauke, City Manager James Beckham, Harbormaster Dorothy Urbach, ARR/CBC Representative Yvette We1sh, Community MarketingIBoard Secretary (out-going) Patsy Jones, Board Secretary (on-coming) ABSENT was: David Fairchild (excused) SPECIAL REPORTS Chamber of Commerce Report. none. Dorothy Urbach - ARRICBC. The Alaska Railroad Board will meet again in June. Day and time to be announced. KPBIEDD Report. none. Administration Report, BECKHAM reported the draft feasibility study for the East Harbor Expansion is nearly complete. The cost is between $9-$11 million. JANKE noted that the crosswalks would be painted soon. He mentioned the idea of selling the harbor leaseholds. City of Seward. Alaska May 13, 1998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 5 CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Kasischke/ Anderson) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda. Motion Passed. Without objection. UNFINISHED BUSINESS none. NEW BUSINESS North Dock. MOTION (Long! Anderson) Recommend the Council issue a Request For Proposals for the sale or lease of the Seward Marine Industrial Center North Dock and immediately adjacent uplands for an amount not less than the remaining debt service. GOODWILL questioned whether we had the right to sell the dock since it was built with EDA grant funds. JANKE and BECKHAM agreed that a sale would probably not be allowed. The Board agreed that the goal wasn't to make money on the sale/lease, just to break even. JANKE suggested the possibility of adding uplands property into a lease to make the offer more attractive. MOTION (GoodwilI/Lechner) Amendment to the main motion to remove the word lIsale". Amendment failed. Yes: Dunham. Goodwill. Goshorn No: Long, Pruitt, Anderson, Kasischke, Lechner Motion carries. Yes: Long, Pruitt, Anderson, Dunham, Goodwill, Kasischke, Lechner Abstain: Goshorn Leirer Road Proposal. City of Seward, Alaska May 13, /998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 6 MOTION (Anderson/Pruitt) Postpone action. Refer to staff for further information. Motion carries. Unanimous. Small Boat Harbor Management Plan Update. PRUITT suggested Community Development Director Kerry Martin be invited to a worksession. MOTION (Long/Goshorn) Table action. Motion carries. Unanimous. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS no comments BOARD COMMENTS GOSHORN inquired as to whether the ARRC would be reimbursing the City for the dredging. BECKHAM responded that the funds were originally B Street Dock grant funds. The State gave their approval for using the funds for dredging. LONG noted the Export Council of Alaska had a lunch in Seward last week. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Margaret Anderson asked the Board to look seriously at the Leirer Road proposal. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS ANDERSON suggested Mr. Leirer be invited to a worksession to discuss the Leirer Road proposal. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:20pm. -2 ./ . (~. ///J- () L vett~ 2~e1;>C~;~({11 ~n Lo;;g ~ 1 i Board Secretary Chairman (City Seal) Sponsored by: Janke CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 98-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE LEASE/OPERATION OF TIlE NORTH DOCK AT THE SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WHEREAS, the North Dock wac; built in 1988 at the Seward Marine Industrial Center; and WHEREAS, the revenues from the use of the North Dock are insufficient to cover the costs of construction, maintenance and operation of the dock; and WHEREAS, it is in the be",t interest of the city to encourage economic and industrial development at the Seward Marine Industrial Center; and WHEREAS, at its meeting held May 13, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board voted to recommend the is.'mance of a request for proposals for the lease of the Seward Marine Industrial Center North Dock and immediate adjacent uplands for an amount not less than the remaining debt service; NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED IlY THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. It is in the best interest of the city to issue a request fur proposals for the lease/operation of the Seward Marine Industrial Center North Dock. and the City Council is encouraged to authorize the city manager to issue the request for proposals. Section 2. TIris resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of Seward. Alaska. this 13th day of May. 1998. CITY OF SEWARD. ALASKA r PACAB RESOLUTION NO. 98-001 , ~. 'j" 'c '] ~:' ~!:: ~ ,_ " "".~ (,r. ''"'. .~' ,,1 i; ,..... .... ..:.. ..~" ....~........ '.'..;, : ~ (j~ ..'O'"i'l.'l"Oti..:;', " ~" , ::: .,'J".J '<~.'.'''' .~, :: :~.. _ C~ . .. : t E . i Sl~~!~L i (' ,.. . . ~~ ~ -- : ~. . . ". "'........." "lV... \, c.;.':-. '....~/f';o1 ,\'\1,.-,$: '~', ',.., '.;" ..:.... .:",' I ',,' , y..- - , " ATTEST: .e~~ Patrick Reilly, City cle;k--7-- AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Ander~on, Dunham, Goodwill, Kasischke, Lechner, Long, Pruitt None Fairchild Goodwill City of Seward, Alaska June 10, 1998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume], Paxe 7 CALL TO ORDER The June 10, 1998 regular meeting of the Seward Port aod Conunerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 noon by Chainnao Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, aod Dean Kasischke Sharon Anderson David Fairchild Richard Gosborn Jack Goodwill Willard Dunham comprising a quorum of the Board; and Bob Satin, Mayor Scott Janke, City Manager James Beckham, Harbormaster Yvette Welsh, Board Secretary ABSENT were: Doug Lechner James Pruitt SPECIAL REPORTS ENSTAR Natural Gas Company. Daniel Dieckgraeff, Assistant Treasurer/Manager, Rates and Plamting, and Dave Bredin, Manager of Distribution Operations gave a presentation on the future of natural gas in Seward, and ENST AR' s evolvement in making it a reality. Any expansion by ENST AR would need to be good for both old and new customers. Environmental issues are always a concern of theirs. They plan to file for permits as start the process by the end of 1998. Tbe Alaska Public Utilities Comntission bas approved ENSTAR's application. Chamber of Commerce Report. none. Dorothy Urbacb - ARRICBC. none. KPB/EDD Report. Mayor Satin reported Tess Whalin is working with A VTEC to deliver well trained people into the conununity. The Board agreed to send a letter supporting funding for A VTEC. City of Seward, Alaska June 10, 1998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 8 Administration Report. SCHROCK reported feasibility study for !he East Harbor Expansion is nearly complete. The North Forest Acres Road levee has been identified by Lisa Parker, KPB Planning Director to Lisa Sutherland from Senator Stevens I staff as a priority project for the Resurrection River Flood Mitigation Task Force. David Eagle, Vice President, Real Estate wi!h !he Alaska Railroad will be in Seward July 1. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Kasischke/Fairchild) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda. Motion Passed. Without objection. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Leirer Road Proposal. Community Development Director Kerry Martin gave a brief history. Seward SmaIl Boat Harbor Management Plan. MOTION (Long/Goshorn) Postpone further discussions on the Seward Small Boat Harbor Management Plan until the next meeting. Motion Passed. Unanimous CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS no comments BOARD COMMENTS DUNHAM commented !here should be no time limits on !he meetings. He asked !hat !he campgrounds be grated. FAIRCHILD commented !hat he felt !he board was following the proper parliamentary procedures for !he meetings. CITIZENS' COMMENTS City of Seward. Alaska June 10, 1998 Pon and Co1nl1Utrce Advisory Board Minntes Volume 3, Page 9 BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1 :44pm. <71/IQ \ ",' .," ';,)' '/ ." , "/ I( 7 [,/!".," Ii' [. ,J;':~'")" Y ette G. Welsh oard Secretary (City Seal) .' .:/' /~ Ron Long Chairman , . , .. / .. / / / / / / City afSeward, Alaska July 8, 1998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 10 CALL TO ORDER The July 8,1998 regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 noon by Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Jack Uoodwi 11 Willard Dunham Richard Goshorn Sharon Anderson The following boardmember arrived after the roll call: Dean Kasischke comprising a quorum of the Board; and Bob Satin, Mayor Scott Janke, City Manager James Beckham, Harbormaster Y vctte Welsh, Board Secretary ABSENT were: David Fairchild Doug Lechner James Pruitt SPECIAL REPORTS Dorothy Urbach - ARRICBC. none. KPBIEDD Report. Mayor Satin reported KPB Mayor Navarre wants to see more results from the EDD or their fimding may not be continued. KPB Representative Pat O'Brien voiced the same concerns. Administration Report. JANKE reported on his meeting with Mayor Navarre proposing the Borough assist with fimding the East Harbor Expansion project. He called the board's attention to a letter from the Harbor Business Association regarding high mast lighting. The HBA has concerns about the appearance of the lights and the possible interference with incoming vessels. BECKHAM provided further information on the high mast lighting, costs, City of Seward, Alaska July 8, 1998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minule.\' Volume 3, Page 11 security concerns, etc. This item will be on th~ agenda for the August meeting. BECKHAM reported the feasibility study for the East Harbor Expansion project is due the end of August. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING none APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (ANDERSONIKASISCHKE) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda. MOTION (LONG/ANDERSON) Add item 7B, appointment of board member to the Alaska Railroad Corporation Planning Committee, and item 7C resolution supporting continuation of the hoard. Motion Passed. Without objection. Main Motion Passed. Without objection. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Lcirer Road Pruposal. MOTION (LONG/ANDERSON) Recommend that the City snbmit a letter to the Alaska Railroad requesting them to issue the City a no cost permit for approximately 40 feet of the easterly edge o(the Alaska Railroad Right otWay fronting the Leirer Industrial Subdivision, and that said permit will not obligate the City to incur liability or financial costs related to the maintenance of any railroad track crossing. AMENDMENT (ANDERSONILONG) Change the words "Alaska Railroad" to owners. Motion passed. Unanimous. Main Motion passed. Unanimous. Seward Small Boat Harbor Management Plan. Discussions will continue at the worksession on Wednesday, July 22, 1998. City o/Seward Alavka July 8, 1998 Port und Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, PaKe 13 NEW BUSINESS Appointment of boardmember to tbe Alaska Railroad Planning Committe.. MOTION (DUNHAMlKASISCHKE) Appoint Ron Long as representative with Sharon Anderson and Doug Lechner as alternates. Motion passed. Unanimous. Resolution supporting continuation of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board. MOTION (ANDERSONIKASISCHKE) Unanimous. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS no commentll. BOARD COMMENTS ANDERSON asked for an update on the status of the proposal to sell the harbor leaseholds. She further commented that the City should consider not paving everything, and leaving some green areas. DUNHAM reported that JohnHom had been most helpfUl in getting the abandoned vehicles along the Seward Highway removed. He reminded everyone of Congressman Don Young's visit on Thursday. 'l'here is a reception at Spm at Legend's of the Mountain. He noted that the carnpgrOlUlds needed graded. GOODWILL inquired as to the plans for the arrival of the KeIll1icott. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Bob Satin, 425 4th Avenue commented that the Alaska Municipal League's Legislative Committee will be meeting at the SeaLife Center on July 30-31. He expressed concerns about the use of detergents on boats in the harbor. Although most patrons are using biodegradable, some are not. Beckham responded they would put a reminder in the newsletter. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS BECKHAM reported the weather station at Pilot Rock will be up and running by September. WELSH reminded the board that three seats were up for reappointment. Packets can be obtained flum the Clerk's alTIce. City of Seward, Alaska July 8, 1998 P()rt and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3. Page 13 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:16pm. 'I" ( I , ',f/ ' '~"-, i( rr/, C,' ~ '( ... .,.~ i., ,. v Yvette G, Welsh ,Board Secretary Ron Long Chairman (City Seal) / City of Seward, Alaska August 12, 19y8 Port arul Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 14 CALL TO ORDER The August 12, 1998 regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advi~ory Board was caned to order at 12:10 p.m. hy Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, pr~siding, and Sharon Ande.lsun Doug Lechner Dean Kasischke Deborah Altennatt The following boardmemher anivt:d after the roll call: Jack Goodwill comprising a quorum of the Board; and Roh Satin. Mayor James Beckham, Harbormaster Yvette Welsh. Board St:cretary. outgoing Judi Sweeney, Board Secretary, iIlcoming ABSENT were: Richard Goshorn James Pruitt Willard Dunham SPECIAL REPORTS Dorothy Urbach ~ ARR/Cnc. ORBACH rt:portcd that Louis Bencardino will be the new ARRC representative. BENCARDINO reported they are working on clean up of the dock arca. They are moving forward un the dock project. KPIl/EDD Report. SA TIN reported the EDD has been put on notice by KPB Mayor Navarre their funding may not he continued. The staff is aware that progress must bt: shuwn. The 1999 budget wa~ approved. He provided a copy of the New York Times travel section article on Seward. Administratiun Report. RErKHAM reported thl..: Japant:se research vessel Mirai is in port at IMS. The Open House is tomorrow. The De.rby is proceeding with no major problems so far. The Coast Guard is checking captain's licenses and tht: harbor office is checking husiness liccnsl:s uf the out of town charters. Constructiun of the boardwalk will cuntinue after the Derhy. The derelict vessel sale is proceeding, He reported on his visits Cily of Seward, Aluska August 12. 19Y8 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 15 to Juneau and Kodiak. In response to a question from GOODWILL, he provided information on the harbor lighting issues. Lighting on the floats that were not designed for lights have probkms. The upland lighting is still on open issue. High mast lighting pas been ubjected to, but nu proposals for alternate ideas were received. LECHNER inquired about the marine fud tax. BECKHAM reported lobbying efforts are still on-going. The Board felt the fish tax should be directed to the harbor instead of the general fund. WEL'lH reported DOT Secretary Slater, Rear Admiral Crass, and several jndividuals from the ^laska Railroad, induding David Eagle, were in lown on Saturday. Their visit went well, and good relatiuns with the ARRC continue. Joyce Rbodes from Senator Stevens' Appropriatiun~ Staff was in town earlier in the week. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING nonc. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (ANDERSON{KASISCHKEl Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, Motion Passed. Without objection. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Seward Small Boat Harbor Management Plan. Dis(.;ussions wiII continue at the worksession August 26, 1991:S at noon. NEW BUSINESS Appointment of Chairman and Vice Chairman. Goodwill numinated, Anderson seconded, Ron Long 1'01 f:hairman. Lechner nominated, Long seconded, Jim Pruitt for Vice- Chairman. Kasis<..:hkc nominated, AIli..krson seconded, Doug Lecher for Vice-Chairman. Anderson suggested the nominations be closed. Ballots were distributed. Five votes wt;rc received fur Doug I.echna, and one vote was received for Jim Pruitt. Chairman - Ron Lung continues as Chairman Vice-Chairman ~ Doug Lel:hncr CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORfS ANDERSON inquired as to whether or not the officers of the Mirai had been invited for a tour of the town. BECKHAM replied the Mimi was here through the Institute of Marine Seiener;: and they were handling tour. City of Seward, Alaska August 12, 1998 Port und Cummerce Advisory Roard Minutps Volume 3, Page 16 BOARD COMMENTS r ,FeHNER inquired about the status of the North Dock. BECKHAM reported that the Board's recommendation had he en forwarded to the city manager. The finance department is currently working on a cost henefit analysis. ALTERMA IT reported she was glad to be chosen for the board. GOODWTLL inquin.:d about the Railroad Planning Committee. WELSH reported the members had heen assembled, and the initial meeting would be soon. CITIZENS' COMMENTS BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT (City Seal) I City ufSeward, Alaska September 9, 1998 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 2, Page] 7 CALL TO ORDER The September 9, 1998, regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 noon by Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Doug Lechner, Vice-Chairman Sharon Anderson Deborah Altermatt Richard Goshorn Jack Goodwill Dean Kasisehke comprising a quorum of the Board; and Boh Satin, Mayor Scott Janke, City Manager James Beckham, Harbormaster Judi Sweeney, Board Secretary ABSENT were: Willard Dunham James Pruitt ALSO PRESENT were: AI Schaefer, Afognak Logging Becky Hultherg, KPB/EDD Jennifer Lockwood, KPBfEDD SPECIAL REPORTS Louis Beucardiuo - ARRfCBC. (Taken out of order) BENCARDINO reported that the railroad is working on planters made from railroad ties Jim Kubitz, spoke. to him regarding money for the railroad dock. A tentative meeting date has been set for September 24th. Several railroad cars near Seward had been moved and are for sale and avaiJable through bid process. Goodwill questioned who's warm up rest stand is at the old RR depot area. Vagrants have been loitering, drinking, etc. on a daily basis Goodwill stated that it should be moved to a better location. Lechner questioned and Bencardino said that he would report on the numbers of passengers on the railroad this year City of Seward, Alaska September 9, /998 Purl and Commerce Advisory Board Minules Volume 2, Pa~e 18 SPECIAL REPORTS (CONTINUED) KPB/EDD Special Presentation by Becky Hultberg, Project Manager, Economic Development District Hultberg spoke on Foreign Trade Zone designations. She said that a FTZ is a physical site within the V.S., in or near a U.S. Customs Port of Entry, considered outside of the customs territory of the U.S. Foreign and domestic merchandise within the site is considered to be in international commerce. It is operated under the sponsorship of a corporation granted authority by the Board and under the supervision of the Customs Service. She told of how the FfZ designation can be used as a marketing tool, attracting new business to the area. Hultberg spoke of the benefits of a FTZ - as a valuable economic tool it is an asset when attracting new business to the area. It is also a great benefit to businesses that can avoid customs duties on finished products when and if their products physically leave the zone and enter V.S Customs territory She stressed the key problem would be the Port of Entry status. Hultberg noted that the infrastructure in Seward is like none other in the borough. If we could find a company to come in here and establish a FTZ, we would be at advantage. Hultberg said tbat Fairbank>, Anchorage, Dutch Harber and Kodiak are Port ofEntries and SI. Paul, Anchorage Valdez and Kodiak are designated Foreign Trade Zones in the state. Hultberg advised that if the City of Seward were to apply for the FTZ to contact the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones for assistance Administration Report: City Manager Janke reported that he attended a KPB Assembly meeting to urge continued service of the State Ferry Kennicott to Seward. Janke felt that the City's presence at the meeting was well received. Janke reported on the boardwalk project. Goshorn commented on the vandalism at the harbor and enforcement of curfew laws fur minors. Janke stated that the City will be taking ownership of the harbor and a check for $3 1 million and we would then do the deferred maintenance ufthe harbor Janke reported on the status of the parking contract that was terminated in August. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Bob Satin, 425 Fourth Avenue, spoke about the vandalism at the harbor and the old railroad rest stop. He stated that the council is aware of the need to do something with the fixture. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA The Agenda and Consent Agenda was approved by unanimous consent. City of Seward, Alaska September 9, 1998 Port alld Commerce Advisory Board Millute.! Volume 2, Page 19 UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMA TJONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A August 28, 1998, lctterto KPB Mayor Navarre from City Manager Scott Janke regarding KPB Resolution 98-072 urging the MN Kennicott's SCrvlce to Seward, noted. (City Manager Janke discussed this in Administration Report.) BOARD COMMENTS Altermatt inquired about the public meetings/notice in October regarding the transfer of the harbor from the State to the City and then there will be a public meeting. Goshorn inquired about the harbor debt. Beckham stated that he has the city administration's assurance that they will not be taking a percentage of the $3.1 million from the State. CITIZENS' COMMENTS BOARD AND ADMINJSTRA TION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1 :23 p.m. ~ii.C;l iC ;d L di Sweeney Board Secretary rik Ron (ong ""'7 Chairman (City Seal) City of Seward, Alaska Odohi'r 14,1991\ Port and rommerce Advisory.' Board Minutes Volume 2, Page20 CALL TO ORDER The October 14, 1998 regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12: 10 p.m. by Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Sharon Anderson Deborah A1tenna\l Doug Leclmer, Vice-Chair Richard Goshorn Dean Kasischke The following Boardmembers arrived after the roll call: Willard Dunham comprising a quorum of the Board; and Scott Janke, City Manager Bob Satin, Mayor, KPBIEDD James Beckham, Harbonnaster Louis Bencardino, ARRICBC Representative Steve Schafer, Afognak Logging Judi Sweeney, Board Secretary ABSENT were: Jack Goodwill James Pruitt SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENT A nONS AND REPORTS A. Louis BeIlcardino - ARR/CBC. Bencardino reported that the railroad had recently shopped locally (i.e., Alaska) for wooden railroad tie~ and that a Ninilchik company got the bid. Harbor mel chants are interested in purchasing old railroad ties. A local merchant purchased three railroad cars. Bencarwno said that he has been cutting brush and trees near the railroad tracks near the depot to deter people from living or loitcring in the brush. B, Boh Satin - KPB/EDD, Salin reported that a few board positions became vacant due to membt:rs focusing on their campaigns. A newspaper column will soon begin informing the public about the functions of the Economic Development District. C. Administration Report BECKHAM reported of ~everal projects. He talked about the numerous lease modifications in progress - Gateway Texaco requesting an expansion; City ufSt!W<1rd, Alaska October /4, 1998 Port and Commerce Advi.mry Board Afimltes VO/llme 2, Page21 Clemens is building a hardware store.~ Scoby is building freezer space; Glacier Communications is expanding their radio tower space. BECKHAM: spoke about harbor lighting. Beckham said that lighting is needed for security and navigational reasons. He also told that the Harbor Business Association did not like high mast lighting. JANKE said the City has received first draft of State DOT's plan to turn the harbor over to the City JANKE reported on a October 13, 1998, letter he received from Alaska Intrastate Gas Company, Chainnan Francis Averzac. Alverzac wrote that his company had applied to the Alaska Public Utilities Collllllission and is awaiting approval of a natural gas plant and a shipping company He said that they were still interested in bringing their business to Seward. JANKE said the two Town Strategic Planning meetings went well and a report will be out soon. He said that the A VTEC will be awarded $2,5 million fur a new marine pilot simulator training station in Seward. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING None With the consent of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 12:35 p.m. to hold a work brief session regarding Kinetic Aviation and Foreign Trade Zone. Steve Schafer spoke about Kinetic Aviation's request to start a business in Seward. Kinetec Aviation would like to manufacture a newly designed airplane. They would possibly employ about 80-100 people and may use the local Alaska Vocational Technical Center for training. Foreign Trade Zone - The mutual feeling of the board is to work with the Borough regarding hiring Vem Chase to the Dorough. DUNHAM said that the City has applied twice before for the Foreign Trade Zone status. The consensus of the board is that since applying approximately twenty-seven years ago, many factors have turned toward the City's favor. We could easily obtain Port of Entry status years compared to years ago when none were available. Regular meeting resumed at 1:05 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION(Dunham/Anderson) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda. Motion Passed Without objection. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Note - work session within this meeting. NEW BUSINESS None City ofSel'.'ard, Alaska Octoher /4, /998 Pori and Commerce Advisory Board Jt,fillUles Volume 2, Page22 BOARD COMMENTS DUNHAM reported on a July 17, 1998, letter from Alaska Pacific Utilities regarding a summary of a survey sent out this past year. The survey will be used for planning the future of the Chugach National Forest. LECHNER heard from a company called KEPCO (Korean Export Company). Long suggested that someone from the coal industry such all Mr. Kim from SunEel and Joe Usabeli or Jolm Sinuns from Usabeli Coal Mines pay a visit to the PACAB meeting in the future to talk about the coal industry and Seward. LONG directed Sweeney to invite SunEel or Usabeli Coal to a meeting in the future. Citizens' COMMENTS BOB SATIN, 425 Fourth AvelUle, referred to an October 2, 1998 survey letter be received regarding finfish and shellfish fisheries survey. The Board advised Satin to forward the survey questions to the Qutekcak Shellfish Hatchery, specifically John Ag05ti. BOARD AND ADMINISTRA nON RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1 :20 p.m. . I' , 4 . Judi Sweeney Board Secretary / ;~J?' Ron Long 1 Chairman (City Seal) City of Seward, Alaska Pon and Commerce Advisory Board Minules Volume 2, Page23 CALL TO ORDER The November 25, ] 998, combined regular and work session meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 noon by Chainnan Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long presiding, and Deborah Altermatt Richard Goshorn Vice-Chairman Lechner Dean Kasischke Comprising a quorum of the Board; and Scott Janke, City Manager Scott Ransolll, Deputy Hamonnaster Louis Bencardino, ARR Representative Nathan Orc, Councilmember Judi Sweeney, Board Secretary Absent were: Jack Goodwill (excused) James Pruitt (excused) Sharon Anderson (excused) Willard Dunham SPECIAL REPORTS I.ouis Bencardino - ARR. Reported ora proposed system that Alaska Airlines is setting up so that a cruise ship traveler's luggage is checked in here and then they do not have to check in at the airport in Anchorage. He said that the December 5th Christmas train is sold out already. Seward will have as many stores open as possible and locals are encouraged to put on a good decoration show for the train. The Railroad is getting set up for the Portage run. The railroad is working on peI111its for the new doek and is working on the fender system. The next uplands meeting is the December 8. In answer to questions fiom Lechner, Bencardino stated that the time line for new dock would be around year 2,000 It is still in the permitting process. Bob Satin - KPBlEDD - not present City ofSewurd, Ala.yka Port and Commcrcc Advisory Board Minule.y Volume 2, Page24 Administration Report. Janke mentioned that he spoke with George Beardsley of Kinetic Aviation regarding relocating their company to Alaska to build small aircraft. He will probably visit Seward around the week of December 7th. They expressed some concerns about things like weather and a labor force Materials to build their facility would come by ship and they would export the finished airplanes through our port. He said that they arc working on financing. Scott Ransom, Deputy Harbormaster no report Mr. Kim, SunEel Corporation President tentatively may attend the meeting in December. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (LechnerlKasischke) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed. Unanimous. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A Small Boat Harbor Management Plan. Long asked for this to be an agenda item for discussion. Long stated that the Plan was scheduled for an annual review and was overdue. Janke said that the recently held Town Stratcgic Plan document that would go to Council for authorization to be released as a public comment document on December 14, and would hope to have that approved after 45 days of public comments. Janke thought the Seward Boat Harbor Management plan could be a part of the process for public comments. Following discussion, the board decided to wait until the harbor is transferred to the City then they will have better idea of how to proceed. NEW BUSINESS None CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A Juneau Port Authority Study, dated May 1994. Long expressed concem that he had questions and comments from the public regarding this agenda item. Long suspended the rules and opened it up for discussion Ransom explained that Harbonnaster Beckham intended this as an informational item. Janke had explOled possibilities of establishing one in the Prince William Sound when he was in Cordova He explained that the city would no longer own the port. He said that the Port Board is made up of professional people who have experience in operating ports rather than special intcrest groups Janke suggested having someone talk to the board on the pros and cons of City of.{}eward, Alaska PorJ and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 2, Page2S a port authority Long noted tllat this might tie in with the Foreign Trade Zone. Orr felt it is worth learning more about port authorities. Following discussion, Leclmer moved and it was seconded by Kasischke that the board invites Paul Fuchs and Of to get some other case studies to review and maybe do some analysis assessing the idea [port authority]. B. Chugach National Forest Quarterly Report, noted for infonnation only. BOARD COMMENTS AL TERMA IT expressed that it would be a good idea to have some ease studies regarding port authorities for the board's perusal. GENERAL BOARD DrSCUSSION - In answer to questions from the board, Janke said that the audit was complete and copies could be obtained from the Finance department. Janke said the auditors suggested that we should separate the SMIC from the small boat harbor. Copies of the audit are available through finance. Long requested a copy of the audit be included in the next meeting packet. LECHNER - At the recent Fish Expo in it was noted that the only Seward booth was Seward Ship's Drydock. The Expo was well attended Ttems of interest are that the sea lion are declining and another hot issue was the allocation of ponock. Lechner said it cost about t $25,000 to have a booth at the Expo for three days. Lechner said that brochures make almost a bigger impact than attending. He reported that Icicle's Manager Don Giles is talking about adding on in Seward and not Jcbuilding in Homer. Kepco's total volume is expected to havc twenty-one coal fired generation units operating tlris year and another eighteen by the year 2007. Lechner wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. KASISCllKE - noted that we do not have representation for marketing. He felt it would be beneficial to Seward to invest in marketing. Janke commented that Cordova, because of partnering, had a booth stationed with volunteer:s and the only cost to the city was airfare. GOSHORN - questioned the City selling the harbor uplands Janke said that selling uplands between Miller's Daughters through Gateway Texaco was discussed but was put off for awhile because of the recent election. He will be going back to Council soon to request the sale. Goshorn asked where we are with the $3.1 deferred maintenance issues. Janke reported that DOT had sent us a draft agreement and the city rejected the proposal. He said the ideal situation we are striving for is for them to simply hand over a check and we run the harbor, period. Goshorn asked about the status of the parking authority Janke said that the City would have a RFP by the cnd of the year - requesting three propo:sals: 1 Parking lot and boat ramps 2. Parking lots and RV park 3. RV parks only LONG spoke about marketing - about the Jack of marketing funds. Long told that the city had spent $5,000 lor a marketing trip to Philadelphia and that was with a matching grant. Bencardino Ciiy of Seward, Alaska Purl and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 2, Page26 suggested that we work with Pruitt who goes every year possibly giving him a portion of the cost to share the booth. There was general discussion regarding using a local web site for advertising LONG - asked Sweeney to contact the Chamber about attending the next meeting. CITIZENS' COMMENTS BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT " '~--""-:""2 ~.~ Ron ~ng Chairman (City Seal) C1~'if.<;eWimlA1QSka De<;OlmNr9,J991i ~tm4C,,~AfMurpBOVIlMu...u. p..u.n",,2,Pq,27 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Ron Long called the December 9, 1998, regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board to order at 12:00 noon. ROLL CALL: There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Jack Goodwill James Pruitt Richard Goshorn Sharon Anderson Willard Dunham The following Boardmembers arrived after the roll call: Doug Lechner, Vice Chairman Dean Kasischke comprising a quorum of the Board; and James Beckham, Harbonnaster Louis Bencardino, ARR Representative Lowell "Bob" Satin, Mayor/EDD Representative Judi Sweeney, Board Secretary ABSENT: Deborah Altermatt SPECIAL REPORTS: ARR Report - Louis Benardino - Bencardino reported that the ARR Board recently spoke about improving the rail between Seward and Fairhanks. He said that the railroad would be spending some money on improvements at Talkeetna. The railroad dock will have telephone service soon. Bencardino said he heard all positive conuncnts about the Christmas Train. Bencardino said 512 people rode the Christmas Train. Sweeney was asked to send thank-you notes to Mary Hart and Barbara Hilderbrand for their hard work on coordinating this event. KPBfEDD Report. Mayor Bob Satin gave a brief report on the December 3, 1998, meeting ofEDD He said that EPD is under public scrutiny and the budget W!\S cut from $360,000 to $321,000. There was general discussion regarding the status of the EDD Chamber or Commerce Report - Karen Woodcock, Woodcock reported that the Chamber has all new employees on board. They served 17,000 people since April. Woodcock said that other towns and chambers operate mainly with volunteers, but Seward lacks ade9uate numbers of volunteers. A Legislative committee has been formed to work with the legislators dealing with Seward issues. Chamber has formed several committees for events such as Events, Railcar Preservation Committee, Public Relations and Promotions and a Jackpot Halibut Tourney committee Cityo[Sr.wJrdA.fQSU n.CI!mI..r9,f998 Put.uC_~BHnlK"'" Vw..- Z, l'q,18 in addition to the regular Silver Salmon Derby, Mt. Marathon and 4th of July committees. Woodcock said that the ideal plan would be to have two separate entities - Chamber of Commerce and a visitor's bureau. She said that the red tag is off the door at the Chambers railcar and now can move forward with renovations and open back up next summer. Woodcock said the Chamber has a new web page www.seward.netthat also links with Alaska Visitors Association (AVA). The ChamPer is wor!\ing on a new Welcome to Seward sign. In answer to a question from Lechner, Woodcpck said there no longer is an economic development committee within the Chamber. Long said that $evera1 differ~nt groups in Seward are all working toward common ground on many issues and should be worMng together. Anderson complimented Woodcock for the good job the Chamber is doing. Long m~de note that the Chamber used to regularly attend the PACAB meetings. Kasiscbke as President oftpe Harbor Business Associalion said that they would be presenting a letter regarding lighling in lpe harbor for the next I\1!ClIda. Plans have begun for the Seward Centennial - year 2003. WooQCoC~ stressed that the Chmn~er needs more participation. ADMINISTRATION REPORT: Beckham spoke briefly about the Juneau Port Authority report. that w~s in the November 25, meeting packet. ht answer to a question from Goshorn whether the Port Authority became a reality for Juneau - Beckham said the airport portion did not; but tbat the port and harbor are a separate entity from the City. They do their own hiring and firing, purchasing, etc. The council appoints the Port Authority board. Goshorn thanIied'/jeckham for providing the report. Beckham said that the Comprehensive Annual Report's harbor portion was included in today's packet for infonnation only. The City Manager offered to ask the auditor to talk to the Board or to hold ajoint workshop with Council. Beckham said the auditor felt that srvnc is costing the harbor enterprise fund about $500,000 per year. He felt that creating a separate fund, managed by the Harbormastcr and funded through other sources rather than user fees would be ideal. Mayor Satin said that on January II he would be giving his Fonnal State of the Municipality address and he would be covering the budget including the Harbor. Long asked Sweeney to arrange for the Finance Director and/or Controller to the next work session to answer any questions the Board may have regarding the budget. Beckham said that the Harbor Business Association would be submitting a letter to the PACAB for input on the lighting issue. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED: MOTION (DUNHAM/ANDERSON) Motion Passed. Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda. Without objection. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Added Item 7B. Leehner North Slope Natural Gas Pipeline. Lechner said that he would like it examined closer by the City Lechner said they are talking about a natural gas line to Valdez and suggested sending a tetter to Yukon Gas. Long will draft a letter in support of bringing the natural gas line to Seward. Ci9-'ofSnwud.AI.:uka Der:tlmbn"I1.J998 l'(IIt",",C~~BllttTIIM;."m V........2,p"".,29 ADDmONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS: CITIZENS' COMMENTS: BOARD COMMENTS: ANDERSON said that the MVlKennicott is leaving for Juneau on January 7 and suggested having a reception with legi!'llators traveling to Juneau as an opportunity to promote some of the needs of the conununity The Mayor and City Manager have a four-berth cabin reserved for the trip. Anderson said she would check into use of the Sealife Center for a reception. PRUITT talked about the Expo that Seward Ships Drydock (SSD) attends annually. He said that the Expo and Com Fish in Kodiak. are both well attended. He said that SSD has been attending these shows for fifteen years. Pruitt said he might be interested in sharing the booth in future shows. Kelchikan shipyard has the support ofthe city and community and the borough. Pruitt said he brietly reviewed the strategic plan and noticed that private industry and small manufacturing are missing from the document. He felt Seward needs to create more jobs for the conununity. Recently Kelchikan got Federal Highway money for their industrial yard. Federal, State and local funding for the Ketchikan yard is increased annually. There is Federal money available to finish our dock. Ketchikan's yard is a private yard. We have the labor force. Pruitt explained that the bidding process is so fine-tuned and Ketchikan is talented in processing bids is the reason they win the bids. LECHNER commented that it was sad to see the Alpha Helix leave for Ketchikan to get work done. KASISCHKE thanked Woodcock for her input in today's meeting. LONG noted that year round jobs were a key point in the strategic planning town meetings he attended and that was not reflected in the draA: document. Long thanked Pruitt for being an ambassador at past Expos BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS: ADMINISTRATION'S RESPONSE TO BOARD COMMENTS: ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 1:40 p.m. 1 r'-~ 1 ) L(;;'i:.:;:{..C~LF -' / udi Sweeney , Board Secretary (City Seal)