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February 8, 2010
City Council Chambers Beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
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February 8, 2010 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
Willard E. Dunham 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor 3. ROLL CALL
Term Expires 2011 4. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT
THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
Jean Bardarson [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to
Vice Mayor speak. Time is limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total
Term Expires 2010 time for this agenda item.]
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Robert Valdatta [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by
Council Member asterisk ( *). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately
Term Expires 2011 unless a council member so requests. In the event of such a request,
the item is returned to the Regular Agenda]
Tom Smith
Council Member 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Term Expires 2011 A. Proclamations and Awards
1. Designate February 20 and 21, 2010, Juriro Wada and Alfred
Vanta Shafer Lowell Days Proclamation For Blazing And Marking the Seward
Council Member to Iditarod Trail Pg. 3
Term Expires 2011
B. Borough Assembly Report
Marianna Keil C. City Manager's Report
Council Member D. City Attorney Report
Term Expires 2010 E. Mayoral Report
F. Other Reports, Announcements and Presentation
Linda Amberg
Council Member 1. Report by Bryan Zak, SW Regional Director of Alaska Small
Term Expires 2010 Business Development Service on services for small businesses.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
Phillip Oates 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
City Manager
9. NEW BUSINESS
Jean Lewis
City Clerk A. Resolutions
Cheryl Brooking 1. Resolution 2010 -011, Amending The City Parking Fees Schedule For
City Attorney City -Owned Parking Lots, Temporarily Decreasing Daily Parking Fees,
Effective May 1, 2010 Through December 31, 2010 ... 4
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February 8, 2010 Page 1
B. Other New Business Items
*1. Approval Of The January 11 And January 25, 2010 City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes. Pg. 7
2. Discussion And Guidance Given On Setting The Percentage Of Land Value For
Annual City Lease Rental Charges Pg. 24
3. Approve Draft Letter In Opposition To KPB Ordinance 2009 -052 Which Would
Allow Service Area Board Member Vacancies Be Appointed By The Mayor And
Confirmed By The Assembly Instead Of Appointed By A Majority Of The
Remaining Board .Pg. 29
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required)
A. Letter to Senator Gary Stevens re: FY2011 Funding for Municipal Harbor Facility
Grant Program Pg. 40
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
12. CITIZENS' COMMENTS [5 minutes per individual - Each individual has one
opportunity to speak.]
13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
A. Go Into Executive Session To Discuss Possible Pending Litigation Commitments In
Regards To Alaska Community Action On Toxics And Alaska Chapter Of The Sierra
Club Vs. Alaska Railroad Corporation And Aurora Energy Services, LLC.
B. Go Into Executive Session To Conduct The City Clerk Evaluation.
15. ADJOURNMENT
City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Iditarod National Historic Trail created in 1978, is the only
National Historic Trail in Alaska; and
WHEREAS, Seward is Mile 0 of the Iditarod National Historic Trail; and
WHEREAS, the Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau
of Land Management and other interested partners have chosen January 2008 to October
2012 as the Official Iditarod Trail Centennial; and
WHEREAS, the discovery of gold in the Iditarod country on Christmas Day 1908
started the last great gold rush in Alaska; and
WHEREAS, in December 1909, the Seward Commercial Club hired Juriro Wada
and Alfred Lowell to demonstrate to an absolute certainty the feasibility of a trail from
Seward to the Iditarod country, which would make Seward a major outfitting and departure
point for those bound for the Iditarod; and
WHEREAS, from December 17, 1909 to February 26, 1910 Wada and Lowell
blazed and marked a trail from Seward to Iditarod, which eventually carried thousands of
people, tons of equipment and supplies and millions of dollars worth of gold between the
two cities; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers have chosen February 20 and 21,
2010 to celebrate the centennial of the Wada /Lowell expedition; and
WHEREAS, the commemoration of this significant event will help create public
awareness of Seward's part in the development and history of the Iditarod Trail.
SO, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that February 20 and 21 be designated
JURIRO WADA and ALFRED LOWELL DAYS
and all residents of the Seward area be encouraged to participate in the indoor and outdoor
centennial events commemorating their achievement.
Dated this 8 day of February, 2010
Willard E. Dunham, Mayor
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Sponsored by: Oates
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE CITY PARKING FEES SCHEDULE FOR
CITY -OWNED PARKING LOTS, TEMPORARILY DECREASING DAILY
PARKING FEES, EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2010
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council passed Resolution 2007 -126 on November 26, 2007,
authorizing an increase in parking fees for 2008, representing an increase from $5.00 to $10.00 per
day in daily parking fees; and
WHEREAS, due to continued economic challenges, the potential for higher fuel costs and
lower disposable income which may discourage visitors from visiting Seward for recreation and
business purposes, the Council seeks to provide rate relief for customers to encourage them to
choose Seward as their recreation and business destination; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby amends the City parking fee schedule for City -
owned parking lots in 2010, as reflected in Attachment A, provided however, that beginning January
1, 2011, said rate relief shall expire and rates shall be as approved in Resolution 2007 -126.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 8 day
of February, 2010.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Willard E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Jean Lewis, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
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Meeting Date: February 8, 2010 ° <= S
Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager 44P
From: Karin Sturdy, Parks and Recreation Director
Subject: Temporary Reduction in Daily Parking Fees for 2010 Season
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION
Due to the continued economic climate, the potential for higher fuel costs and lower disposable
income to discourage visitors from visiting Seward for recreation and business purposes, the Council
chose last fall during budget work sessions to lower the daily fee. This strategy is proposed to
encourage visitors and businesses to "choose Seward" as their destination of choice for the upcoming
summer season. The budgeted daily parking lot fee reduction in half, of daily parking lot fees which
would set the fee at $5 per space, per day. As in the 2009, the resolution is slated to sunset on
December 31, 2010, at which times the daily fee will revert back to $10 per space per day, per
Attachment A.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan X
2. Strategic Plan X
ATTORNEY REVIEW: No
FISCAL NOTE
Council approved the Parking Budget which is based upon $5 daily fees and no change to the
seasonal passes.
Finance Department: 14,4.44,- 4Atf
RECOMMENDATION
Council approve Resolution 2010 - 0/1 authorizing a temporary reduction in daily parking fees.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PARKING FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2010
Attachment A
North Lot, South Lot and New South Harbor Lot - Daily Ref: 2010 2011
0 Hours to One Day (a) $ 5.00 $ 10.00
Vehicle w /trailer (2 spaces) $ 10.00 $ 20.00
RVs (2 spaces) (d) $ 10.00 $ 20.00
Slipholder Pass $50 /season $50 /season
Employee Pass $50 /season $50 /season
Visitor Pass $75 /season $75 /season
Multi -Day Pass $5.00 /day $10.00 /day
Middle Lot - 2 -Hour Maximum (e)
0 to 2 Hours (b) Free Free
Any vehicle parked longer than 2 hours will be ticketed or towed at owner's expense.
Company Vehicle Pass (12 passes maximum per lot, per season) $350.00 $350.00
RVs and Vehicle w /trailers No Parking No Parking
Employee /Slipholder/Multi -Day PassNisitor Pass No Parking No Parking
Vehicles over 19 feet in length No Parking No Parking
Northeast Lot & Long -Term Parking
0 Hours to One Day (c) $5.00 $10.00
Vehicle w /trailer (2 spaces) $5.00 $10.00
RVs (2 spaces) $5.00 $10.00
Trailer Only $5.00 $10.00
Slipholder Pass $50 /season $50 /season
Vehicle w /trailer Pass $75 /season $75 /season
Employee Pass $50 /season $50 /season
Visitor Pass $75 /season $75 /season
Boulder Stadium - when needed
0 Hours to One Day $5.00 $10.00
Vehicle w/Parking Pass No additional charge No additional charge
Employee Lot - South of 4th Avenue boat launch
Passholder Only $50 /season $50 /season
Visitor Pass No parking No parking
Downtown Parking
Residential (Downtown resident only) No fee No fee
(a) In 2008, 0 to 2 hours was free; charges began with 2 hours.
(b) In 2008, 0 to 2 hours was free; 2 to 3 hours was $10
(c) In 2008, 0 to 1 hour was free; over 1 hour was $10
(d) In 2009, Attachment A contained a typo; should have been $10 per day for RVs (2 spaces)
(e) In 2009, Council amended Attachment A to have 0 to 2 hours free rather than 0 to 3 hours free
City of Seward, Alaska December, 2009 Resolution 2009-
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CALL TO ORDER
The January 11, 2010 regular meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Mayor Willard E. Dunham.
OPENING CEREMONY
Police Lieutenant Louis Tiner led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Willard E. Dunham presiding and Linda Amberg
Jean Bardarson Tom Sniff
Marianna Keil Vanta Shafer
comprising a quorum of the Council; and
Phillip Oates, City Manager
Jean Lewis, City Clerk
Cheryl Brooking, City Attorney
ABSENT — Bob Valdatta
CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJ EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Jolund Luther wanted to -`Jet everyone know that the Sacred Heart Church would be
celebrating their centennial 100 years of that organization and would be putting on events this year.
Tim McDonald continued 'view of Resurrection Bay being a primary fish habitat. He
cited salmon, hooligan, and h and noted a 300 pound halibut was caught off the SMIC area. He
wanted to rebuild the seiner ;feet and allow them to harvest the pink and dog salmon. McDonald
mentioned a poeck nursery out the bay, and all the whales that fed in the area. He stated fishing
was a primary base industry for our area.
Paul Rupple spoke on behalf of the Seward Community Foundation. He was soliciting grant
applications from non - profits who were doing activities in the community. He reported the
Foundation had awarded $10,000 in grants in 2009 from their growing endowment, and anticipated
the same being offered for 2010. Rupple said the Seward Community Foundation would be hosting
the 2 annual non -profit organization event at the Alaska Sealife Center which would have a
presentation given on successful grant writing strategies.
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Jim Cork wanted council to know Godwin Glacier Tours was a seasonal business that did a
lot for the community. He reported their company assisted with nine rescues for the city of Seward
last year.
Liria Morell expressed her excitement about the fluoride project. She did not get to vote on
it because she was relatively new to the community. Morell stated fluoride could be taken off the
shelves and put in the trash where it belonged, and was excited children could now get their fluoride
from their water.
Jim Herbert also supported adding fluoride in the drinking water. He thought it was a
quality of life issue and a public health issue that would also enhance bone strength for old people.
He suggested a public spigot for people who did not want to drink fluoridated water.
Michael Moriarty, spoke on behalf of improving the oral eallth committee; and thanked the
community for passing the advisory vote to add fluoride to the city drinking water by over 10 %. He
hoped the council would move this issue forward so grants could be applied for.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA w v r ; '
Motion (Keil/Amberg) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items:
The November 9, 2009 And The December 7, 29Special City Council Meeting Minutes And
The December 14, 2009 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Were Approved.
There Was No Objection To The Liquor License Renewal For Peking Restaurant.
There Wac Objection To The Page Store Liquor License Renewal For Gateway Liquor
And Food Mart.
Per Seward City Code 2.30.330, Approved Retaining The Port And Commerce Advisory Board
In Existence Through January 2011.
Resolution 2010 -003, Amending Rule 16 Of The City Council Rules Of Procedure To Reflect
Changes Made To The Evaluation Process For The City Manager, City Attorney And City
Clerk.
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Proclamations and Awards
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A Public Thank You Was Read To The Seward Arts Council And Accepted By
Member Jolund Luther, For Sponsoring The New Years Eve Ball.
Borough Assembly Report. Assembly Member Sue McClure stated the January 5, 2010
meeting was exciting. She noted that Tito Kagimoto of Hope, Alaska had passed away. An
ordinance was approved removing the Kenai Peninsula Borough from the coastal climate change
compact with a 6 to 3 vote with the coastal communities voting on the losing side. Another
ordinance was postponed until February that would have mid -term vacancies be appointed by the
mayor instead of the local service areas.
City Manager's Report. City Manager Phillip Oates stated the light rescue fire vehicle
was received last week, along with the two electric vehicles for Parks & Rec. and the city was
looking forward to testing and meeting fuel costs.
> Forest Acres Levee Road. All acquisitions were complete except for the Gillespie property
which bordered the Seward highway. Oates stated multiple options were given and he may
need to bring this acquisition to the council fprihe taking-as an eminent domain to protect
the levee funding and project. The property was appraised and a peer review was complete.
A public use right of way was needed for the project and bisected the property.
➢ Purchases between $10,000- 50,00. CRW Engineering was approved to provide additional
preliminary design and agency coor ,natio for the design grant application of drainage
improvements in the Dairy Hill area. This additional work was requested in conjunction with
the Hazard Mitigation Grant ApplicatiOn Application to Homeland Security and was required
to be completed b January-11, 2010.
p y Vie grant application was requesting $275,000 to
upsize culverts and 'mitigate the current;haphazard drainage on the North end of Vista
Avenue, Vista Avenue/Mill Street, and Mill treet/Chamberlain Road. CRW was chosen to
complete this work because theirinitia€1 help developing the scope of the project, previous
survey work they had completed in the area, and their experience with the goals and
objectives needs, to achieve the protection of public and private property in the area.
> The University of Alaska Fairbanks had signed a contract with Marinette Marine Corporation
to build the much anticipated Arctic Region Research Vessel with an award price of
$123,179,168. The National Science Foundation had agreed with UAF to name the new
vessel the- SIKULIAQ. SIKULIAQ was an Inupiat word that refers to "young ice ", "new
ice" or "thin ice ` The chancellor of the University of Alaska, Fairbanks had communicated
their intention by letter, to choose Seward as the new ships home port. $2 million was
needed to secure the ship and put in dolphins for moorage. Oates stated this was key for
future research and to establish Seward as the northernmost research city.
➢ Lawsuit by Alaska Community Action on Toxics and Alaska Chapter of the Sierra Club vs.
Alaska Railroad Corporation and Aurora Energy Services. The City Manager issued the
following statement in response to a press inquiry regarding the coal facility:
"In the three years that the Alaska Railroad and Aurora Energy Services have controlled the coal
delivery facility in Seward, extensive capital and operational improvements have improved
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environmental safeguards and increased the efficiency of the facility. The Alaska Railroad and
Aurora Energy Services work closely with the City of Seward and the public in a continuing effort to
address concerns, improve best practices, and protect the environment. The facility is important to
Seward for many reasons that include year -round jobs, continued operation of the railroad to Seward
in the winter, and the presence of a major port at Resurrection Bay for exporting Alaska's products
and resources. The facility is equally important to the economy of Alaska and the financial health of
the Alaska Railroad and Aurora Energy Services. As the City Manager, I am satisfied with the
ongoing efforts of the Alaska Railroad and Aurora Energy Services to protect the environment and
meet the requirements of state and federal environmental laws and regulations,
> Storm Surge Disaster. Personnel from Homel
and Security and Emergency Management
were in Seward for two days offering assistance with worksheetsd paperwork. The three
areas needing restoration was; Lowell Pt. Road, the shoreline and Protective barrier of the
Alaska Sealife Center and the bikepath.
Oates also stated the Seward Community Library was recognized as a STAR Library by the
LJ Index of Public Library Service, and the electric department was in their new location at the
Railroad Annex Building at 501 Railway, and the city was working with the Alaska Railroad on a
dredging project for the cruise ship basin and approaches. The funding for this project was paid with
a $4.5 million grant using state cruise ship head tax funds.
City Attorney Report. City Attorney Cheql Brooking gave her report and general overview for
November and December, 2009.
Mayoral Report. Mayor Willard Dunham stated his report was in writing but told the
council of many legislative bps, including GRIM th at needed to be watched. He informed the
public of the National League of Citie4;` Community Award of Excellence for the Seward Mountain
Haven and thought Seward should try for an unprecedented 4 All- America City Award now.
Other Reports, Announcements and Presentations
P 4 CAB Annual Report Given by Member Paul Tougas. Tougas stated the three major
topics discussed in the past year we'the north harbor development, south harbor development with
tailings and ideas, and code changes for the small boat harbor. They would be starting the New Year
looking at possible code change
A Report Was Given By Jeff Mow On The Planning Of The NPS Visitor Center And
Administrative Facility Downtown. Portico was looking at the project again for function.
Without the conference center the project was at about $12 million dollars using the site of the
Legends building and reusing the Solly's building. The Harbor Dinner Club and Mai home would be
demolished and made available for parking.
Alaska Sealife Center Director Ian Dutton Gave A Powerpoint Presentation And
Report On His Recent Trip To Yeosu City, Korea.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution 2010 -002 Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into Amendment No. 4 To The
Ground Lease With Seward Ship's Drydock, Inc. For The Real Property Described As Lots 1-
A And 3, Block 7, Fourth Of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center,
Seward Ship's Drydock Replat, According To Plat 2002 -22, Seward Recording District , Third
Judicial District, State Of Alaska.
Motion (Bardarson/Keil) Approve Resolution 2010 -002
Oates stated the current ground lease was entered in 2005 for a term until June 30, 2009,
subject to possible extensions not to exceed 2029. Seward Ships Drydock, Inc (SSD) requested an
amendment to the ground lease for possible extensions through June 30, 2040. Oates felt these
extensions were appropriate because of the acceptance : of MARAD grant fund for capital
improvements to the City's syncrolift to authorize an extension beyond 2029. Oates stated there
were advantages for SSD and the City. The city would receive $1 million dollars of improvements
to the syncrolift and this would make SSD more competitive for financing, sale or sub - leasing.
There were no changes to the current lease, only the opportunity to extend to 2040. Oates stated that
changes were proposed by both sides, but were not agreeable. He thought this extension should
protect the facility and jobs.
Notice of the public hearing being posted and publisheasrequired by law was noted and the public
hearing was opened.
Tim McDonald had read every word of the lease and the maintenance and operating
agreement. He thought other than the Alaska Sealife Center, this facility was the most important
asset. He was concerned that envirpninent i pects had not been solved, and spoke of liability and
insurance concerns. McDonald tcininded council that the community voted not to sell the facility,
but two years later, the city did it anyway. He thought there should be penalties for default and that
the facility was originally suppose t he open for other users. He recommended the council not
renew the lease and give someone else a chance to run the facility.
Jim Pruitt stated the maintenance on the syncrolift system upgrades were $318,000. The
cathotic protection system, upgrades came to $302,000, SMIC pile recoating was $41,000, for a total
cost of upgrades of $661,000 with $75,000 for insurance. He reminded he paid the city $44,000 for
this lease and that SSD payroll was $1.9 million dollars which had been consistent for years. Pruitt
also mentioned that the total spent to other vendors from this facility was five million each year with
four million spent in 2009 alone.
The public hearing was closed.
Oates clarified that the city must approve any sale of the lease and that city assets at the
facility could not be sold. He stated interactions and cooperation had improved with SSD, and
reminded the council there still was the maintenance and operating agreement in the toolkit.
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City Attorney Cheryl Brooking reported this solely extended the lease beyond 2029 with
the ability to extend to 2040.
Oates and Brooking both felt the city's legal position in earlier arbitration had been correct.
Motion Passed Unanimous
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Motion for Reconsideration
Motion (Amberg/Keil) Reconsider Resolution 2909 -137
Council Member Amberg felt the issues she had for reconsidering were resolved in the work
session.
Motion Failed Unanimous
Resolution 2009 -137 Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A "Second Amended And
Restated Agreement For Lease Of Tract A, Waterfront Tract., And The Lease Operation
And Maintenance Of The Alaska Sealife Center" ; With The Seward Association For The
Advancement Of Marine Science. (Stays approved previously passed on 12/14/09)
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2010 -004 Authorizing 'e City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Prosser
Dagg Construction Comfy And Authorizing An Amount Not To Exceed $394,651.28 For
The Completion Of The Nom eward Water Storage Tank & Pumping Facility Phase I —
Water Main inter& Project And Appropriate Funds.
Motion (eil/Bardarson) Approve Resolution 2010 -004
Oates stated this would complete Phase I for construction of the North Seward Water Storage
Tank and pumping facility, This went to bid with Prosser Dagg Construction Company winning. To
be eligible for ARRA funding, there were strict timelines to have this contracted by January 18,
2010.
Public Works Director W.C. Casey answered that addendums were filed prior to the bid
deadline.
Amendment (Bardarson/Keil) Put the correct funding code 0709 into
Section 2 of the resolution.
Amendment Passed Unanimous Consent
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Main Motion Passed as Amended Unanimous
Discussion ensued on guidance to be given on the issue of adding Fluoride to the city's
drinking water.
Oates wanted to provide information and solicit guidance for adding fluoride to the city
drinking water. He reminded that the October advisory vote to add fluoride to the drinking water had
passed by around 10% with 279 yes and 234 no votes. He wished to give another opportunity to
members of the community on pros and cons before seeking council guidance and mentioned some
possible options.
City Council suspended the rules by unanimous consent to have the pros and cons presented.
Public Works Director W.C. Casey, spoke against adding fluoride to the city drinking
water. He had 30 years of knowledge with the water department, had read 7 books, conducted 500
hours of research, perused 2000 documents and had woe with Various doctors and dentists. He
came to the conclusion it was not appropriate to add fluoride to drinking water. Casey was not
against fluoride, just against community water fluoridation. He explained what he knew of fluorosis,
oral health improvements and explained water was essential to life and was not supportive in taking
people's choice away.
Casey explained the city chlorinated 465 million; gallons of water annually, and disinfected
1.3 million gallons daily. If it took 150 gallona to reach the targeted age group, fluoridating that
much extra water to reach a targeted age group didn't make sense. With the complexity of the city
water system and no central place to add chemicals there would be challenges the way the system
would be set up. He felt; costs couldbe as high as +250,000 to initiate and establish a fluoridation
system with $40-$60,060 in annual sts if federal and state mandates didn't change. Casey said
even if costs were free he wouldn't deem this addition appropriate and there was no study that stated
Seward had an oral health proble:.;in the first place. This was administering medication and parents
should take the responsibility to rcate their children instead of government. He stated no
alternatives to improve oral health ;in Seward were given other than fluoridation of the drinking
water, and encouraged council to not rush into this decision.
In response to questions, Casey stated the city was not required to chlorinate its city water
and stated it was done as a disinfectant for public safety.
Maya Moriarty, who is the lead for the oral health committee, and spoke in favor of
fluoridation of the city' s drinking water and had provided a one page position paper in support of this
position. She stated the World Health Organization (WHO) did have a stand on fluoride and they
recommended it for maintaining optimal dental tissue development and dental enamel for the entire
lifespan, elderly included. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified the
addition of fluoride as "one of the ten great public health achievements of the 20 century."
Moriarty introduced Troy Ritter.
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Troy Ritter, Lieutenant Commander with the U.S. Public Health Service, wanted to address
the safety of this issue and wanted it noted that multiple injection points in the water system could be
a challenge. He did not think he could support a system that had 4 different injection points where
there wasn't a water storage tank between the chemical feed pump and the community. That left a
very small margin for error or unacceptable risk in his mind. Ritter noted you could build in layers
of safety for any system and that fluoride systems could be made iron -clad safe. Although Ritter was
not entirely familiar with Seward's water system he routinely built and re -built systems in Alaska
and costs to install and operate seemed to be consistent. Ritter gave typical costs for outflow
saturators, chemical pumps, flow switches, testing devices, labor, training andinstallation of a small
village in Alaska as being just under $5,000. He knew there were questions that could make the cost
higher for Seward, but didn't see it being a lot more. Operational costs for a typical small water
system would cost about $2,500 for a 100 million gallon tank. Ritter remarked that water usage in
Seward appeared four times the national average for the size of the population, and wondered if
water wasn't being lost through pipe leakage.
City Council gave direction to contract with a qualified and unbiased professional engineering
firm to determine the impacts, requirements, and castabefor9 iimplementation, with the intent
to add fluoride to the drinking water in the future. The=mes of the water department must
be balanced to consider and pursue grants and other funding sources available to subsidize
costs.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS No action required
-- November 20, 2009 letter to DOC Commissioner Schmidt re: SCCC.
- - November 27, 2009 lets re : support for a 1998 resolution in favor of the Kenai
Mountains/Turnagain Ar[n National H eritage Arva and attached law.
- - January 7, 2010 letters to Representative Young, Senators Begich & Murkowski.
- - December 21, 2009 letter sent to Division f Oil and Gas and Commissioner of DNR.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Shafer stated she was tickled for the Arctic Research Vessel (ARRV) and felt very fortunate
to have this ship coming to Sward. She stated not only other city's in Alaska wanted to homeport
this ship but other states as well.
Smith stated this vessel had been a career for many people and should be quite a vessel. He
hoped everyone had a good holiday.
Keil wanted a good engineering study for the fluoride issue and did not wish to embark on a
project if the costs were out of line. Her family had enjoyed the New Years Party and thanked the
Arts Council for putting it on.
Bardarson was also thrilled about having the ARRV homeported in Seward.
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Dunham notified that University President Hamilton would be at the Kenai Community
College soon, and if any council members appeared, to thank them for their support in homeporting
the ship. He stated it was time to begin upgrading the Seward Marine Center to get ready for it. He
also notified council that Governor Parnell would be in Anchorage speaking at the World Trade
Center, congratulated Chamber of Commerce Director Laura Cloward on her accomplishments and
leadership, and welcomed new Chamber personnel Monica Cooper.
Oates wanted to extend a thank you to Seward Marine Center Director Dan Oliver and past
Director Tom Smith for their support and work securing the ARRV. He noted this vessel would not
be built if it hadn't been for those individuals.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
John French spoke about natural fluoride found in drinking water, managing a water system
and regulatory thresholds. He said it was difficult to removejust fluoride because other things would
be removed also. He agreed the ARRV was a great accomplishment, but didn't want the city to
assume, but remain continuously diligent to secure its place in Seward.
Jim Herbert thanked the council for advancing the fluoride issue forward. He mentioned
that chlorine and fluoride both served a purpose.
Maya Moriarty stated there were some places that didn't have good water systems. Some
places used salt. She clarified that some internet resear6h research was inflammatory and could not be
validated, and reminded that John French had' gii a good prior presentation on poisons and
dosages.
Mike Moriarty stated 72.5 percent of the population of the United States was on fluoridated
water, and it was a safe effective w to prevent isease. He said it didn't only benefit the young, but
all ages of the population.
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS - None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion (BardarsoKeil) Go Into Executive Session To Conduct The
City Manager Evaluation
Motion Passed Unanimous
Went into executive session at 10:10 p.m.
Came out of executive session at 10:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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City Clerk Mayor
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CALL TO ORDER
The January 25, 2010 regular meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Mayor Willard E. Dunham.
OPENING CEREMONY
Police Chief Tom Clemons led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Willard E. Dunham presiding and Linda Amberg
Jean Bardarson Bob Vale
Tom Smith Marianna Keil
Vanta Shafer
comprising a quorum of the Council; and
Phillip Oates, City Manager
Jean Lewis, City Clerk
ABSENT — None
CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING
John French supported passage of Resolution 2010 - 008 forming a statewide invasive
species advisory council.
Gene Skinner spoke and feltda vu from when he sat on the council years ago, and wished
to speak against the fluoride issue. He thought this issue would separate the citizens and he reminded
how many years it took for scars to heal. He urged the council to slow down and let more people
become involved in the process before making final decisions.
APPROVAL OF AE)A AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Bardarson/Shafer) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items:
Resolution 2010 -008 Supporting Formation Of A Statewide Invasive Species Advisory
Council.
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Resolution 2010 -009, Accepting A Grant In The Amount Of $1,827.30 From The Alaska
Highway Safety Office For 2010 Second Quarter ASTEP Driving Under The Influence (DUI)
Enforcement Campaign And Appropriating Funds.
There Was No Objection To The Liquor License Renewal For Three Bears.
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
City Manager's Report. City Manager Phillip Oates stated there were no RFP's or
purchases between $10,000- $50,000 during this period. Oates was in the process of developing an
RFP to obtain an appraiser to conduct appraisals of city leased property for possible rent adjustments
based on current fair market value.
> Library. The library was hosting a National Issues. Forums network discussion group to
promote non - partisan public deliberation in communities across the country. This would
begin February 12, 2010 and the topic would "RegatuitigProsperity." Local Historian
Doug Capra would be hosting ten week book and film discussion series titled "What Does it
Mean To be Human." ECl/Hyer and RiseAlaska gave aesentation to the Library Museum
Committee on the design process and was working diligently to incorporate the desires of the
community. Schematic design would be presented in Februay.
> Public Works. The New Water Storage tin project was mewing forward including scoping,
site control, engineering, etc., finishing touches er,bing put on ARRA paperwork for #3
Lift Station, controls were being upgraded* several water and wastewater facilities, and
energy efficiency changes onmotion sees, boilers, and sealing windows were being made.
Oates welcomed Kirsten Vesel to the Public,Works Department as the new Superintendent
Project Manager, .improvements were ine works on engineering, scoping, planning for
multiple water system upgrade well as an extensive digitizing records management
project in the Water/Wastewater Department. This department would also be pursuing
energy efficiency grants.
> Ott. Z Floats were estimatedtO arrive in Seward from Washington on February 22, 2010,
and a proposed floodplain ordinance was currently under review by the NNIP State
Coordinator.
Keil and Shafer stated even though it was not required, they requested the City Manager bring
lease rate increases the council to give the public the opportunity to speak for or against it.
Chamber of Commerce Report. Chamber Director Laura Cloward stated the
community awards were given out; Dana Paperman, Person of the Year, Captain Jacks Seafood
Locker, Businessperson of the Year, Kim Reierson, Devoted Service to Young and Alaska Nellie's
won for Business Site Improvement. She spoke of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce luncheon
she attended today and ex -Mayor Rick Mystrom spoke on investing in the state of Alaska, Point
MacKenzie, and the railbelt extension. There was a big push to get this project going and getting
the ferry on line by 2011. Their issues would be getting the state legislature to fund it, whether Pt.
MacKenzie was really an ice free port and the possible endangerment of beluga whales. Cloward
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was concerned by the $275 million dollar project and exchanging coal facility jobs from Seward to
that area.
Other Reports, Announcements and Presentations
A report was given by Robert Ruffner, Executive Director for the Kenai Watershed
Forum, regarding the status of stimulus funds for creek restoration in Seward. Ruffner stated
in Seward, the Kenai Watershed Forum had spent $150,000 to develop a wetlands map, collected
detail elevation information for the area and future flooding and this past summer spent an additional
$150,000 and fixed three culverts. $350,000 of ARRA stimulus funding was set aside for Sheffler
Creek and the fish ditch. The National Fish Habitat Initiative encouraged grassroots partnerships to
form, which could mean significant resources to enhance fish habitat in the Seward area. He thanked
the council for supporting their building last year and gave an update on that project. Ruffner also
acknowledged Board Member Howard Ferren for keeping the focus on the Seward/Bear Creek area.
A report and proposal was given by Barbara Post on a community -wide monitoring
program to request the Division Of Air Quality Department of Environmental
Conservation (DEC) Implement an Ambient Air Monitoring Program within the City of
Seward.
GRETC (HB 182) Updated by Ja Foutz. Meetings were being held to establish and
accept final language that was acceptable to all six utilities and adding state requirements. He
articulated the concerns by the utilities and the additional changes and provisions that were included
in the bill. Foutz thought the state and the utilities could reach an agreement on these revisions to
HB 182. Foutz announced he on interconnection but the three challenges they were
working on were:
1. All-inclusive rights with Chugach Association because of the need to have
an agreement with t,hein phase power from another source.
2. Would have to o " - to the RCA. Lawyers were working on the language for the
contract and it would take two months after that for the RCA to review and approve
it.
3. An interconnect standard needed to be developed. This was important and would
give direction On city requirements to keep the linemen and the operation safe.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution 2010-005, Amending The Port And Harbor Tariff Subsection 200, "Assignments To
A Permanent Slip From The Waiting Lists, " To Allow Permanent Slip Assignments January
Through June Each Year.
Motion (Bardarson/Shafer) Approve Resolution 2010 -005
City Manager Phillip Oates stated this was both beneficial to the staff and the users. This
allowed ample time to offer slip assignments. PACAB was alerted by email of this change. This also
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allowed the council to make another necessary error change from a prior tariff change. As the code
read now, it was impossible to issue permanent slip assignments in January.
Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public
hearing was opened. No one appeared to address the Council and the public hearing was closed.
Motion (Shafer /Smith) Housekeeping matter to change the
2010/2011 harbor tariff Section 280 (d) to
read per calendar "month" instead of
"day"
Motion To Amend Prior Harbor Tariff Passed Unanimous consent
Harbormaster Kari Anderson stated this system,, of assigning permanent slips to
slipholder's on the waiting list was unworkable administratively. She had notified PACAB, but this
change needed to be done now, or else it would take another year and the city would lose thousands
of dollars this year. PACAB wasn't scheduled to meet for another month or two.
Main Motion Passed Unanimous
Resolution 2010 -006, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A New Lease With Godwin
Glacier, LLC For Lot 4, Block 3, Seward Marine Industrial Subdivision, Plat 97 -27, Seward
Recording District, Third Judicial District, State O Alaska.
Motion (Bardarson/Amberg) Approve Resolution 2010 -006
Oates stated this was a difficult lease to brihg to the council because there were two sides.
The positive side was this was a sueul,basess that generated tourism and was popular. They
also provided their helicopter for several mountain rescues in 2009 and did not charge the city. On
the negative side they have been enormously difficult to deal with. Missed meetings repeated
communications problems, past problems with the borough with tax and business license issues, a
court dispute with the Borough not signed off, and numerous other individuals and state agencies
weighing in with past problems with this company. Oates said it was his job to present both sides
and council would have to decide.
Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public
hearing was opened No one appeared to address the Council and the public hearing was closed.
Council comments showed concern with open court cases they had researched and public and
agency complaints and concerns. They felt private property would be a better fit.
Oates reminded that a letter had been sent to Godwin Glacier Tours earlier this winter, to
remove all gear and connexes off of the city's site at SMIC. As of today, the company had not
complied with the city's demands.
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Motion Failed Unanimous
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2010 -007, Supporting A Community -Wide Air Monitoring Program And
Requesting The Division Of Air Quality Alaska Department Of Environmental Conservation
(DEC) Implement An Ambient Air Monitoring Program Within City Of Seward.
Motion (Bardarson/Shafer) Approve Resolution 2010 -007
Oates stated there were a few areas this test could be installed. DEC would be the technical
experts and the city would bring power to the sites. He hoped to find funding to defray some of the
costs. He expressed this test would show what the air quality was and could show whether the City
was in violation of the Clean Air Act. If so, the city could ask for assistance, but this would prove
the air quality.
Council comments suggested this was a good test Lo answer questions one and for all, and
thought they were obligated to pursue this for the citizens.
Motion Passed Una
Resolution 2010 -010, Supporting The Alaska Railroad Corporation And Aurora Energy
Services, LLC In Their Ongoing Efforts To Conduct Business In Seward And Protect The
Environment While Abiding By State And rederal F Environmental Laws And Regulations
Motion (Bardarson/Keil) ; Approve Resolution 2010 -010
Oates stated this resolution Was in response by the city council who wished to support the
Alaska Railroad Corporation aild Aurora Energy Services, LLC in defense of a lawsuit filed by the
Trustees of Alaska on behalf of the Alaska Community Action on Toxics and the Alaska Chapter of
the Sierra Club for alleged viiolationsof the Clean Water Act. It was intended to send a clear signal
that certain individuals could not speak for the whole community.
Amendment #1(Bardarson/Keil) In the 6th WHERAS, add the word
" second" between "saw the" and "greatest."
Amendment #1 Passed Unanimous Consent
Amendment #2 (Keil/Bardarson) In section 2, remove the words "satisfied
with" and replace with "encouraged by"
Amendment #2 Passed Unanimous Consent
Amendment #3 (Shafer/Keil) Delete the 14 WHEREAS
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Amendment #3 Passed Unanimous Consent
Council member Amberg made a motion to strike the wording in the 15 WHEREAS "in the
defense of the lawsuit" and delete section 3, which died for a lack of a second.
After hearing council concerns about the amount of financial and legal support, Oates stated
he would ask for an executive session at the next meeting to explain possible strategies.
Amendment #4 (Amberg/Keil) Delete Section 3
Amendment #4 Passed Unanimous
Main Motion was Passed as Amended Unanimous
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
The Mayor appointed Vice -Mayor Bardarson to taIly evaluations for the City Attorney and
City Clerk.
Some ideas were discussed on how to celebrate Seward's Day, Monday March 29, 2010.
Council would ask the Historical Society e Historic Preservation Commission and the
Pioneers for ideas.
City land sale policies were discussed, and a`orkssion was set for Tuesday, March 9, 2010.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS No action required)
1. January 8, 2010 Mayor letter to?Obibiro re: Mural Exchange.
2. January 13, 2010 Vim Mayor letter to Senator Murkowski.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Shafer was happy that the city staff was raising funds for Haiti.
Valdatta stated that Seward Landfill only had fluorescent bulb disposal once a month and
thought the city needed to notify them on the dates and times the City was disposing of their
fluorescent bulbs.
Keil and Bardarson thanked all the volunteers for another successful Polar Bear Jump.
Dunham complimented the 50 volunteers who assisted with the Alaska Sealife Center
Marine Gala in Anchorage. He thought it was extremely well attended and it had raised around
$58,000. He notified that EVOS and NOAA had about $76 million dollars of Exxon funds
remaining and was proposing to split it up and would be in town in March 2010. Dunham had
attended a two day session on economic development and mentioned that the oil refinery in Kenai
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area was barely surviving and had layed off 1000 employees. A super Walmart was going into Kenai
and he thought a mayor caucus would be formed.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS - None
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS - None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:04 p.m.
Jean Lewis CMC Willard E. Dunham
City Clerk Mayor
(City Seal)
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
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Meeting Date: February 8, 2010 .1 ::
9 ��
Through: City Manager Phillip Oates
From: Community Development Director Christy Ten
Agenda Item: Setting the percentage of land value for the annual
City lease rental charges
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City has a number of leased lands, and those agreements generally call for a five -year
adjustment of Fair Market Rental Value. The City has opted to place a majority of the lease
rental adjustments on the same five -year cycle effective July 1, 1995 and appraisals for these
identified properties are subsequently conducted on the same cycle. Following the appraisals,
the annual lease rates are adjusted according to the procedure outlined in each lease agreement.
Past land lease appraisals, within their lease rate analysis, have recommended using an 8 %
(eight percent) annual fee as the City's lease rate. According to the Attorney, this rate can be
changed administratively.
Discussions within the Administration and suggestions from Council Members have proposed
increasing the annual lease rate from 8% (eight percent) to 10% (ten percent). Council at their
January 21, 2010 meeting requested the City Manager bring this item forward for Council
deliberation.
The Council might want to consider other entities and their rates charged. Public and private
sector Land Lease Rates typically vary from 7 % -10% and specific examples are provided in the
table below.
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR LAND LEASE RATES
Public Lands Lease Rates
Alaska Railroad Corporation 8 -10%
Bureau of Indian Affairs 8 -12%
Bureau of Land Management - Alaska 8 -10%
City and Borough of Juneau 10%
City of Cordova 9%
City of Homer 8 -9%
City of Kodiak 8%
City of Seward 8%
City of Skagway 8%
City of Valdez 10%
Fairbanks North Star Borough 8%
Kenai Peninsula Borough 8%
Matanuska - Susitna Borough 8%
Municipality of Anchorage 8 -10%
University of Alaska 8 -10%
Private Lands
Bristol Bay Native Corporation 8%
Calais Corporation 8 -10%
Ounalashka Corporation 8 -10%
Eklutna, Inc. 8 -10%
Various Remote Lodge Sites 8 -12%
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Locally another comparison is the privately owned lease land in the Leirer Subdivision. The
Leirer leases are based on an annual square foot rental formula, which according to the City of
Seward's 2005 appraisal report completed by MacSwain and Associates, targeted a rate of return
of 8% (eight percent).
The Council will also want to consider their desired rate of return. In Seward, commercial and
industrial City lands are concentrated in two areas: the Small Boat Harbor and the Seward
Marine Industrial Center (SMIC). The Small Boat Harbor lands are almost entirely leased while
land is available in SMIC. Past Council's thought process might have been to keep the lease
rates at 8% (eight percent) as an economic incentive to promote greater demand and increase the
short-term tax base. Council will have to discuss if they feel that this has been accomplished, if
they believe it could /has been a meaningful incentive, if such an incentive is even necessary
and /or if the lower value is enough of a benefit to keep in place as opposed to the benefit of the
higher lease rates to the community.
Council and Administration continue to evaluate ways to increase revenue into the General and
Harbor Funds to pay for critical City services. The City mindfully strives to fulfill our duty to
insure the citizens of Seward are receiving the highest and best return on the property we manage
for their benefit. Additionally, public comments have been to diversify the costs for
infrastructure improvements in the Harbor from solely depending on moorage increases.
INTENT: Council deliberate and set the annual percentage of lease rental charges.
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 or Other Plans or Policies.
FISCAL NOTE: Increasing the annual percentage of lease rental charges would bring in 2%
(two percent) additional dollars from the 37 leases that are adjustable on the five year cycle.
Additional revenue would assist with the Harbor Enterprise Fund needs. However, if the
increase to the lease rental charges causes businesses to not lease the remaining available land or
for existing lessees to not renew their leases and there is no transfer to another business, then the
there is a potential for revenue to be lost.
Approved by Finance Department: j 4 betziejel 0
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
The City Attorney states that this rate can be changed administratively.
RECOMMENDATION:
Council deliberate and via motion set the Annual Percentage of Lease Rental Charges. Example
motion, "I move to set the Annual Percentage of Lease Rental Charges at percent."
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List of Current/Potentially Leased Parcels with Adjustable Lease Rates — February 2010
PARCEL LEGAL DESCRIPTION KPB TAX LEASE LESSEE SIZE ZONE
NO. NO. NO. SQ FT DIST
1 Lot 5, Block 6, Seward SBH 147 -330- 97 -102 AK Heritage Tours 1,372 HC
Subd. 30
1 Plus 1 Corp. dba 1,211
2 Lot 6, Block 6, Seward SBH 147 -330- 97 -103 Major Marine HC
Subd. 31 Tours
1,211
3 Lot 7, Block 6, Seward SBH 147 -330- 97 -104 Carl & Kim HC
Subd. 32 Hughes
1,211
4 Lot 8, Block 6, Seward SBH 147 -330- 97 -105 Seward Wildlife HC
Subd. 33 Cruises
Richard & Linda 1,211
5 Lot 9, Block 6, Seward SBH 147 -330- 97 -106 Worabel HC
Subd. 34
6 Lot 10, Block 6, Seward SBH 147 -330- 09 -39 Dockside Ventures 1,211 HC
Subd. 35
7 Lot 3, Block 6, Seward SBH 147 -330- 87 -060 Ray & Leslie 8,606 HC
Subd. 28 Simutis
8 Lot 4, Block 6, Seward SBH 147 -330- 87 -062 AK Heritage Tours 5,895 HC
Subd. 29
Seward Chamber
9 Lot 11, Block 6, Seward SBH 147 -330- 2002 -02 of Commerce 1,211 HC
Subd. 36
10 Lot 2, Block 6, Seward SBH 147 -330- 75 -055 US Coast Guard 7,500 HC
Subd. 27
Lots 13, 14, Blk 6, Seward SBH 147 -339- USDI National
11 &12 Subd. 39 85 -045 Park Service 6,396 HC
(pay on bldg footprint only) 147-330 -
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13 Lot 12, Block 6, Seward SBH 147 -330- 97 -107 Saltwater Safari 5,911 HC
Subd. 37 Co.
Michael & Norma
14 Lot 4, Block 2, Marina Subd. 145 -240- 94 -086 McCormick 2,400 HC
18LH1
145 -240- 4.89 HC
15 & 16 Lot 2A, 3A, Block 2, Marina 15 73 -071 Icicle Seafoods acres
Subd. 145 -240- Inc.
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List of Current/Potentially Leased Parcels with Adjustable Lease Rates — February 2010
17 Lot IA, Block 1, Marina Subd. 147 -310- 68 -009 Mark Clemens 24,025 HC
18
1,146
18 Lot 3B, Block 1, Marina Subd. 147 -310- 04 -96 Juris Mindenbergs acres HC
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Scott Bald and
19 Lot 1, Block 6, Marina Subd. 147 -310- 04 -17 Carol Lallatin 8,357 HC
06
20 Lot 1, Block 8, Seward SBH 147 -310- 09 -07 Harbor Holdings 20,589 HC
Subd. 21
Harbor Gateway
21 Lot 1A, Block 10, Seward SBH 145 -104- 00 -02 James Pruitt 20,058 HC
Subd. 33
22 Lot 5B, Block 1, Seward SBH 147 -310- 06 -08 Juris Mindenbergs 4,250 HC
Subd. 20
23 Lot 5A, Block 1, Seward SBH 147 -310- 09 -095 Iris and Hugh 4,250 HC
Subd. 19LH1 Darling
24 Fort Raymond Subdivision Lot 145 -026- 89 -077 Chamber of 1.01
4 11 Commerce acres INS
Seward Ships
25 Lot 1A, Block 7, 4th of July 145 -340- 95 -094 Drydock 9.811 I
Creek Subd. 46 acres
26 & 27 Lot 2, Block 7; Lot 2A, Block 9, 145 -340- 06 -48 Polar Equipment, 99,391 I
4 of July Creek Subd. 32 & 51 Inc.
dba Ocean Beauty
28 Lot 1, Block 8, 4` of July Creek 145 -340- 94 -093 DCS Tower Sub 1,320 I
Subd. 34 LLC
29 Lot 1, Block 10, 4` of July Creek 145 -340- 88 -067 GCI Cable Inc. 1,886 RM
Subd. 39
30 Lot 1, Tract H, 4th of July Creek 145 -330- 94 -092 ACS Wireless 2,800 I
Subd. 18
Portion of Alaska Tideland
31 Survey (ATS)174 145 -025- 90 -079 AT &T Alascom 10.57 I
14 acres
32 Lot 2, Block 8, 4` of July Creek 145 -340- USCG 3,359 I
Sub 35
33 Portion of Alaska Tidelands Future HC
survey 174 (Portion of Tract A) New Lease 2,546
located in NW1 /4 Section 3,
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List of Current/Potentially Leased Parcels with Adjustable Lease Rates — February 2010
Township 1S, Range 1W,
Marina Subdivision
34 Lot 4A, Block 2, Marina New Future 27,720 HC
Subdivision Lease
35 & 36 Parcel 1 and 2, SWATS 174 148 -23- 91 -70 Resurrection Bay 1.22 I
009 Seafoods, Wards acres
148 -23- Cove Packing
010
37 Lot 2, Block 3, 4 of July Creek New 09 -126 AK Logistics 2.5 I
Sub acres
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Memorandum
Date: February 8, 2010 .
To: Mayor Dunham, Council - bers
4 4: - ASKP
From: Jean Lewis, City Cler v
Subj: KPB Ordinance 2009 -052, which allows for board
members to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the assembly
when a vacancy occurs outside of the election cycle.
(Due for enactment 2/16/10)
Attached is a copy of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance 2009 -052, which would allow for
board members to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Assembly when a vacancy
occurs outside of the election cycle, instead of appointment by the majority of the remaining
service area boards.
The Seward city council wanted to send a letter to the Boro gh Assembly, in opposition to this
amendment of Title 16, Service Areas. (DI Vc..1014 )
Now, when filling vacancies, the Borough Mayor appoints and the Assembly approves a
replacement on:
o Road Service Area Boards
o KPB Planning Commission
o Advisory Planning Commissions
Service Area Boards currently follow different procedures when filling vacancies, and this
ordinance would change those procedures. The reasoning for this change is listed to unify
procedures, making the procedure the same, thus eliminating questions as to which process
applies.
It appears this change in procedure is not being used to cut costly special elections being held
since they all state; "Vacancies on the board shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining
board members," until the next regular election of the borough. So it also appears this ordinance
just takes the vacancy appointment from the majority of the remaining board members and gives
it to the appointment of the Mayor and confirmation of the Assembly.
Affected by this change in our area would be; The Lowell Point Emergency Area Board, Seward
Bear Creek Fire Service Area Board and the Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board.
The draft ordinance attached implies that all service area boards were given the chance to
recommend this change or not.
All three Area Boards are unanimously opposed to this change.
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February 9, 2010
RE: OPPOSITION TO ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2009 - 052
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Office of Mayor David R. Carey
144 N. Binkley
Soldotna, AK 99669
Honorable Mayor Carey, Borough Assembly Members;
On February 16, 2010, you will be hearing Kenai.Peninsula Borough Ordinance 2009 -052
which would allow that area board members be appointed by the Borough Mayor and
confirmed by the Borough Assembly instead of by the majority of the remaining service area
board members.
We wish to send this letter in opposition to this borough code amendment of Title 16, Service
Areas. Although we see the reasoning, e feel the importance and power for area boards to be
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allowed to approve their own member o , hs the borough s desire for uniformity with
procedures. In Alaska Statutes 29.20.180. th refers to go verning bodies, this gives the
authority to appoint qualified people in vacancies `remaining members. If 2nd class
boroughs need voter or pretterty owner appwal to form a service area board, it just seems to
make sense that a majority of", se member should be able to appoint during vacancies to
their own boards.
In the Sewed area, w �e three brims' affected by this change. The Lowell Point
Emergency Service �a Bow .. the Sewar d/Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board and the
Bear Creek Fire Service Area ard. Every one of these boards held meetings and
unanimously opposed th ; change t the borough code, and would like to remain appointing
vacancies by a vote` -of their board.
So, for these rearms, the Seward City Council stands united with our local service area boards
and adamantly opposes ,. ordinance change which would take the area board's power to
appoint their own members during a vacancy, and give it to the Borough Mayor an d Assembly
for appointment and `approval instead.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Mayor Willard E. Dunham and the Seward City Council
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Introduced by: Pierce
Date: 11/10/09
Hearing: 01/05/10
Action: Postponed until 02/16/10
Date: 02/16/10
Action:
Vote:
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
ORDINANCE 2009 -52
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16 SERVICE AREAS, TO ALLOW FOR BOARD
MEMBERS TO BE APPOINTED BY THE MAYOR AND CONFIRMED BY THE
ASSEMBLY WHEN A VACANCY OCCURS OUTSIDE OF THE ELECTION CYCLE
WHEREAS, when a board seat becomes vacant mid -term on the Road Service Area Board, the
Planning Commission, and Advisory Planning Commissions, the mayor appoints
and assembly approves the replacement member; and
WHEREAS, unifying procedures for appointing persons to complete terms when any borough
board seat is vacated mid -term eliminates questions as to which process applies;
and
WHEREAS, service area boards currently follow different procedures from the above boards
when filling vacancies, and the borough's best interests would be served by using
the above - described procedure for appointing persons to complete vacated terms
of office on service area boards; and
WHEREAS, the Anchor Point Fire and Emergency Medical Service Area board at its
, 2009, meeting recommended ; and
WHEREAS, the Bear Creek Fire Service Area board at its , 2009, meeting
recommended ; and
WHEREAS, the Central Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area board at its , 2009,
meeting recommended ; and
WHEREAS, the Central Emergency Service Area board at its , 2009, meeting
recommended ; and
WHEREAS, the Kachemak Emergency Service Area board at its , 2009, meeting
recommended ; and
WHEREAS, the Lowell Point Emergency Service Area board at its , 2009, meeting
recommended ; and
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WHEREAS, the Nikiski Fire Service Area board at its , 2009, meeting recommended
; and
WHEREAS, the Nikiski Senior Service Area board at its , 2009, meeting
recommended ; and
WHEREAS, the North Peninsula Recreational Service Area board at its , 2009,
meeting recommended ; and
WHEREAS, the Seward / Bear Creek Flood Service Area board at its , 2009, meeting
recommended ; and
WHEREAS, the South Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area board at its , 2009,
meeting recommended ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI
PENINSULA BOROUGH:
SECTION 1. Amend KPB 16.04.065 as follows:
16.04.065. Election of board members.
Vacancies for service area boards requiring elected boards shall be filled by the
candidate receiving the highest number of the votes cast for that seat. In the event
that no candidate files for election to a seat which is to be filled at said election,
then no election shall be conducted for that particular seat, and the seat shall be
filled by appointment by the mayor and confirmed by the assembly [A
MAJORITY VOTE OF THE REMAINING BOARD FOLLOWING
CERTIFICATION OF THE ELECTION]. The remaining board members may
submit a list of candidates for the vacant seat to the mayor for consideration,
although the mayor is not required to appoint a person from that list. The clerk
shall provide at least twenty -one days' advance public notice before filling the
vacancy. Public notice may be provided by publication through print or broadcast
media, posting at the primary service area office or at the borough administration
building, and such other publication as the service area board deems appropriate.
SECTION 2. Amend KPB 16.08.070 as follows:
16.08.070. Board -- Vacancies — Filling.
Vacancies on the board shall be filled by appointment by the mayor and
confirmed by the assembly [MAJORITY VOTE OF THE REMAINING
BOARD] until the next regular election of the borough at which time a new
member shall be elected to fill the unexpired term or for a full term if no
unexpired term remains. The remaining board members may submit a list of
candidates for the vacant seat to the mayor for consideration, although the mayor
is not required to appoint a person from that list. The clerk shall provide at least
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twenty -one days' advance public notice before filling the vacancy. Public notice
may be provided by publication through print or broadcast media, posting at the
primary service area office or at the borough administration building, and such
other publication as the service area board deems appropriate.
SECTION 3. Amend KPB 16.12.070 as follows:
16.12.070. Board vacancies — Filling.
Vacancies on the board shall be filled by appointment by the mayor and
confirmed by the assembly [MAJORITY VOTE OF THE REMAINING
BOARD] until the next regular election of the borough at which time a new
member shall be elected to fill the unexpired term or for a 3 -year term if no
unexpired term remains. The remaining board members may submit a list of
candidates for the vacant seat to the mayor for consideration, although the mayor
is not required to appoint a person from that list. The clerk shall provide at least
twenty -one days' advance public notice before filling the vacancy. Public notice
may be provided by publication through print or broadcast media, posting at the
primary service area office or at the borough administration building, and such
other publication as the service area board deems appropriate.
SECTION 4. Amend KPB 16.16.070 as follows:
16.16.070. Board--Vacancies--Filling.
Vacancies on the board shall be filled by appointment by the mayor and
confirmed by the assemblyfMAJORITY VOTE OF THE REMAINING BOARD]
until the next regular election of the borough at which time a new member shall
be elected to fill the unexpired term or for a 3 -year term if no unexpired term
remains. The remaining board members may submit a list of candidates for the
vacant seat to the mayor for consideration, although the mayor is not required to
appoint a person from that list. The clerk shall provide at least twenty -one days'
advance public notice before filling the vacancy. Public notice may be provided
by publication through print or broadcast media, posting at the primary service
area office or at the borough administration building, and such other publication
as the service area board deems appropriate.
SECTION 5. Amend KPB 16.20.080 as follows:
16.20.080. Board -- Vacancies — Filling
Vacancies on the board shall be filled by appointment by the mayor and
confirmed by the assembly [MAJORITY VOTE OF THE REMAINING
BOARD] until the next regular election of the borough at which time a new
member shall be elected to fill the unexpired term or for a three -year term if no
unexpired term remains. The remaining board members may submit a list of
candidates for the vacant seat to the mayor for consideration, although the mayor
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is not required to appoint a person from that list. The clerk shall provide at least
twenty -one days' advance public notice before filling the vacancy. Public notice
may be provided by publication through print or broadcast media, posting at the
primary service area office or at the borough administration building, and such
other publication as the service area board deems appropriate.
SECTION 6. Amend KPB 16.24.070 as follows:
16.24.070. Board -- Vacancies — Filling.
Vacancies on the board shall be filled by appointment by the mayor and
confirmed by the assembly [MAJORITY VOTE OF THE REMAINING
BOARD] until the next regular election of the borough at which time a new
member shall be elected to fill the unexpired term or for a three -year term if no
unexpired term remains. The remaining board members may submit a list of
candidates for the vacant seat to the mayor for consideration, although the mayor
is not required to appoint a person from that list. The clerk shall provide at least
twenty -one days' advance public notice before filling the vacancy. Public notice
may be provided by publication through print or broadcast media, posting at the
primary service area office or at the borough administration building, and such
other publication as the service area board deems appropriate.
SECTION 7. Amend KPB 16.28.070 as follows:
16.28.070. Board -- Vacancies — Filling.
Vacancies on the board shall be filled by appointment by the mayor and
confirmed by the assembly [MAJORITY VOTE OF THE REMAINING
BOARD] until the next regular election of the borough at which time a new
member shall be elected to fill the unexpired term or for a three -year term if no
unexpired term remains. The remaining board members may submit a list of
candidates for the vacant seat to the mayor for consideration, although the mayor
is not required to appoint a person from that list. The clerk shall provide at least
twenty -one days' advance public notice before filling the vacancy. Public notice
may be provided by publication through print or broadcast media, posting at the
primary service area office or at the borough administration building, and such
other publication as the service area board deems appropriate.
SECTION 8. Amend KPB 16.30.080 as follows:
16.30.080. Board -- Vacancies — Filling.
Vacancies on the board shall be filled by appointment by the mayor and
confirmed by the assembly [MAJORITY VOTE OF THE REMAINING
BOARD] until the next election of the borough at which time a new member shall
be elected to fill the unexpired term or for a three -year term if no unexpired term
remains. The remaining board members may submit a list of candidates for the
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vacant seat to the mayor for consideration, although the mayor is not required to
appoint a person from that list. The clerk shall provide at least twenty-one days'
advance public notice before filling the vacancy. Public notice may be provided
by publication through print or broadcast media, posting at the primary service
area office or at the borough administration building, and such other publication
as the service area board deems appropriate.
SECTION 9. Amend KPB 16.45.080 as follows:
16.45.080. Board -- Vacancies — Filling.
Vacancies on the board shall be filled by appointment by the mayor and
confirmed by the assembly [MAJORITY VOTE OF THE REMAINING
BOARD] until the next regular election of the borough at which time a new
member shall be elected to fill the unexpired term or for a three -year term if no
unexpired term remains. The remaining board members may submit a list of
candidates for the vacant seat to the mayor for consideration, although the mayor
is not required to appoint a person from that list. The clerk shall provide at least
twenty-one days' advance public notice before filling the vacancy. Public notice
may be provided by publication through print or broadcast media, posting at the
primary service area office or at the borough administration building, and such
other publication as the service area board deems appropriate.
SECTION 10. Amend KPB 16.50.080 as follows:
16.50.080. Board — Vacancies — Filling.
Vacancies on the board shall be filled by appointment by the mayor and
confirmed by the assembly [MAJORITY VOTE OF THE REMAINING
BOARD] until the next regular election of the borough at which time a new
member shall be elected to fill the unexpired term or for a three -year term if no
unexpired term remains. The remaining board members may submit a list of
candidates for the vacant seat to the mayor for consideration, although the mayor
is not required to appoint a person from that list. The clerk shall provide at least
twenty-one days' advance public notice before filling the vacancy. Public notice
may be provided by publication through print or broadcast media, posting at the
primary service area office or at the borough administration building, and such
other publication as the service area board deems appropriate.
SECTION 11. Amend KPB 16.60.060(B) as follows:
16.60.060(B) Board — Vacancies.
B. Vacancies on the board shall be filled by appointment by the mayor and
confirmed by the assembly [A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE REMAINING
BOARD MEMBERS] until the next regular election of the borough, at which
time a new member shall be elected to fill the unexpired term or for a three -year
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term if no unexpired term remains. The remaining board members may submit a
list of candidates for the vacant seat to the mayor for consideration, although the
mayor is not required to appoint a person from that list. The clerk shall provide at
least twenty -one days' advance public notice before filling the vacancy. Public
notice may be provided by publication through print or broadcast media, posting
at the primary service area office or at the borough administration building, and
such other publication as the service area board deems appropriate.
SECTION 12. Amend KPB 16.70.060(B) as follows:
16.70.060(B) Board — Vacancies.
B. Vacancies on the board shall be filled by appointment by the mayor and
confirmed by the assembly [A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE REMAINING
BOARD MEMBERS] until the next regular election of the borough, at which
time a new member shall be elected to fill the unexpired term or for a three -year
term if no unexpired term remains. The remaining board members may submit a
list of candidates for the vacant seat to the mayor for consideration, although the
mayor is not required to appoint a person from that list. The clerk shall provide at
least twenty -one days' advance public notice before filling the vacancy. Public
notice may be provided by publication through print or broadcast media, posting
at the primary service area office or at the borough administration building, and
such other publication as the service area board deems appropriate.
SECTION 13. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH THIS *
DAY OF * 2010.
Pete Sprague, Assembly President
ATTEST:
Johni Blankenship, Borough Clerk
Yes:
No:
Absent:
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Kenai Peninsula Borough Service Area
Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board
304 Raih ay Suite #123
Y.O. Box 1554
Seward, Alaska 991564
0907) 22443340
(907) 224 -5197 (Far)
abrl'saeardirrret
Memorandum
TO: Pete Sprague, Assembly President
Members, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly
THRU: Sue McClure, Assembly Member
David R. Carey, Borough Mayor
FROM: Bill Williamson, C h a i r m a n SBCFSA n , 1 ; f . " 1
DATE: 18 January 2010
RE: KPB Ordinance 2009-52
The Seward /Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board at the regular board meeting of 1
,January 2010 voted unanimously to reject KPB Ordinance 2009 -52, authorizing the
borough mayor to be empowered to appoint people to empty service area lx)ard scats.
The board feels that this proposed ordinance abrogates the authority of the hoard to
determine best qualified candidates to serve and would put decision making power into
hands that are not familiar with local issues and local people. We ask that the Kenai
Peninsula Borough Assembly vote no on Ordinance 2009 -52.
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BEAR CREEK FIRE SERVICE AREA
BOARD MINUTES
January 12, 2010
Call to Order: Called to Order 7:30pm
Roll Call: Dan Logan
Rick Jones Mark Beals, Fire Chief
Duane Chase Dave Hayes, Operations Chief
Dave Christensen Jena Petersen, Admin Assistant
Earl Kloster
Changes /Approval of Agenda
♦ Changed "Proclamation" to "Commendation" under New Business — Motioned by
Dave Christensen to approve the Agenda as amended and Rick Jones 2nd
Motion passes
Approval of Minutes
♦ Dan Logan Motioned to approve the minutes as presented, Duane Chase 2nd
Motion Passes
Public Comments and Presentation (limited to 5 minutes each)
♦ Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Dave Carey
Correspondence
♦ None
Old Business
♦ Review of current budget Statements — Budget Reviewed by the Board
♦ New Building Update Dave Hayes, Operations Chief No new updates from
F.E.M.A. on Fire Station Construction Grant we were hoping to hear from them by
the end of 2009. The latest word from their Help Desk is non directional.
♦ Recognition for the Bear Creek Fire Service Area Volunteers — Dave Hayes is
working on a project that he will present to the Board in a future meeting.
♦ Maintenance Agreement with Nikiski Fire Department — Fire Chief Mark Beals
and Nikiski Fire Chief James Baisden will be meeting next week to discuss the
agreement in further detail. After that, Fire Chief Beals plans to meet with Susan
Wilcox, Special Assistant the Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor. Fire Chief Beals will
bring the results of those two meetings to the next Fire Service Area Board meeting in
February.
♦ Physicals for Volunteers — Dr. Cooper will be at the Bear Creek Fire Station on
Wednesday January 27 at 7pm for training with the Volunteers. Hopefully the
Assistance to Firefighters Grant will come through soon. Fire Chief Beals will be
meeting with Dr. Cooper in the next month to discuss physicals for the Volunteers.
♦ Training and Maintenance Coordinator Position — Fire Chief Beals and Susan
Wilcox, Special Assistant to KPB Mayor will meet next week to discuss the current
Job Description and present it to the Fire Service Area Board at the meeting in
February.
New Business
♦ Commendation for Dave Hayes from Mayor Dave Carey — Operations Chief Dave
Hayes was presented with a Commendation and a gift from the Kenai Peninsula
Borough Mayor for his time served as a Firefighter and Operations Chief for the Bear
Creek Fire Service Area. Dave Hayes plans to retire his position as Operations Chief
as of January 15 2010 after 33 years of service.
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♦ Quote for light repair /installation in main apparatus bay — Solicited several
different Vendors for service quotes for the scope of work, we were only able to
retrieve one quote from Service Electric (attached) The lighting conditions in the
apparatus bay are becoming a safety issue and this needs to be taken care of as soon
as possible.
♦ Service Area Board Ordinance — After review of the documentation, Dave
Christensen Motioned to recommend that the Service Area Board deny the ordinanc
Dan Logan 2nd. After some discussion from the Board, Dave Christensen called for
the question and the Board voted unanimously to deny the Ordinance.
Chief's Report
The following topics were discussed from a typed report submitted by Fire Chief Beals:
• Firefighter I Course
• Emergency Trauma Technician/Emergency Medical Technician Refresher
• National Incident Response System (NIMS)
• Fire Chief Spring Conference
• National Fire Academy
• Apparatus Maintenance Issues
• Training and Maintenance Coordinator Position
• Bear Creek Fire Station Construction Grant
• Medical Control
• Physicals
• Tanker Spec /Bid
• Communications, Dispatch, and PSIC Grant
Meeting Adjourned at 8:25pm
The next regular meeting of the Bear Creek Fire Service Area Board of Directors is scheduled
for Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 at 7:30pm.
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CITY OF SEWARD Harbor Department
P. 0. Box 167 � t 907.22 L3138 907.22 L7187 fax
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Sewca id, Alaska 99661
January 25, 2010
The Honorable Gary Stevens
State Senate
Alaska State Capitol
Juneau, Alaska 99801 -1182
Re: FY2011 Funding for Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program
Dear Senator Stevens:
The City of Seward is requesting your support for funding the Municipal Harbor Facility Grant
Program (AS 29.60.800) in the FY2011 Capital Budget.
The program has enabled many coastal communities to restore, expand, and improve harbor
infrastructure and to further the sustainability of Alaska's public harbor system. Ports and
harbors across Alaska play a critical economic role by enabling trade, transportation, commercial
fisheries, tourism, and recreational opportunities.
This year the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Ports and Harbors Division has
determined that seven harbor improvement projects submitted by the coastal communities of
Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, Seward, Bethel, Aleutians East Borough, and Thorne Bay meet the
requirements for grants under this program. These communities collectively have demonstrated
the ability to meet the $17.3 million dollar matching funds required to complete the projects.
The FY2010 budget did not include funds for this program. We urge you to include funding in
the amount of $17.3 million in the Governor's proposed FY2011 Capital Budget. We are
confident that legislators representing the communities of Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, Seward,
Bethel, Aleutians East Borough, and Thorne Bay would support this appropriation.
We thank you in advance for your support of improving port and harbor facilities across the State
of Alaska.
Sincerely,
111(4
Willard E. Dunham Phillip Oates, DBA
Mayor City Manager
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Suzi Towsley
From: Phillip Oates
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 4:55 PM
To: Suzi Towsley
Cc: Kari Anderson
Subject: FW: Municipal Harbor Matching Grant - Seward
Suzi,
Please address the attached letters as appropriate to the Senators and Representative below (the
attachments provide an example of a letter to a state senator and one to a state representative). I would
like to take these copies on my trip to Juneau.
Juneau
Senator Dennis Egan
Representative Beth Kertula
Representative Kathy Munoz
Skagway
Senator Albert Kookesh
Representative Bill Thomas
Sitka
Senator Bert Stedman
Representative Peggy Wilson
Seward
Senator Gary Stevens
Representative Paul Seaton
Bethel
Senator Lyman Hoffman
Representative Bob Herron
Aleutians East Borough
Senator Lyman Hoffman
Representative Bryce Edgmon
Thorne Bay
Senator Bert Stedman
Representative Kyle Johansen
Please see me if you have questions. Thanks.
Phillip
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