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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08042010 PACAB Packet Seward Port &Commerce Advisory Board Regular Meeting e , of set 4 4 I S o c, ); _ o 4 1ri q � s ■ August 4, 2010 Council Chambers Noon SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting August 4, 12:OOPM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Ron Long, Chair 1. CALL TO ORDER Board Member Term Expires 2011 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Theresa Butts, Board Member 3. ROLL CALL Term Expires 2012 4. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND Deborah Altermatt REPORTS Board Member Term Expires 2010 A. ARRC Representative Louis Bencardino Daniel Oliver Board Member B. Chamber Report-Laura Cloward, Executive Director Term Expires 2010 C. Harbormaster Report —Kari Anderson Daryl Schaefermeyer Board Member Term Expires 2012 D. Community Development Report- Christy Terry Robert Buck Board Member 5. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items Term Expires 2012 scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in Paul Tougas will be given the first opportunity to speak Time is limited Board Member to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this Term Expires 2011 agenda item.] Phillip Oates 6. Approval of agenda and consent agenda [Approval Manager pp g g [ PP roval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by Kari Anderson asterisk ( *). Consent Agenda items are not considered Harbor Master separately unless a Board Member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Suzi Towsley Executive Liaison Agenda.] City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda August 4, 2010 Page 1 1 7. INFOMATIONAL ITEMS, REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS — A. WTC Alaska Special Luncheon Event featuring United States Senator Lisa Murkowski Tuesday, August 17, 2010, Anchorage Marriott Page 3 B. 23rd Annual Export Alaska Celebration Luncheon, Wednesday, September 8, 2010 - Sheraton Anchorage Hotel Page 5 C. Notes from the PACAB July 21 Work session and possible incentives for expansions and/or to attract new businesses Page 8 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS A. PACAB Resolution 2010 -06 Supporting and Providing recommendations on the Creation of a Seward Ombudsman .Page 15 B. Cancel and replace August 18 PACAB work session with August 9 Council work session .. Page 17 C. Approval of July 7, 2010 Regular Meeting minutes .. Page 18 10. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required)- A. International Trade Exports Play Significant Role in Building a Strong, Diversified Alaskan Economy, Article Page 21 B. Alaska Cruise Association Newsletter ...P 23 C. Monthly PACAB Budget Report ... .Page 25 11. BOARD COMMENTS 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS [5 minutes per individual - Each individual has one opportunity to speak] 13. BOARD AND ADMINSTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS'COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda August 4, 2010 Page 2 2 Special Event: Senator Murkowski to make major address at WTCAK Page 2 of 3 S 3 tt) 10. (1) Rry 1111111 Ar } ~ yam Al Tuesday, August 17, 2010 12 Noon Anchorage Marriott Downtown Dear WTCAK Members and Friend of the Center: Perhaps, at no time in recent history have the actions and decisions being made in our nation's capitol had such impact on both Main Street and Wall Street. The nexus between Washington D.C. and our economy is having profound effects on the lives of all Americans. At a special WTCAK luncheon, taking place just one week before the primary election, you have a unique opportunity to hear a major address by Senator Murkowski on Tuesday, August 17, 2010. The luncheon gets underway at 12 noon (doors open at 11:30 am) and will be held at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown Hotel. It is recommended that you make your reservations today as we expect this event will be completely sold out. Don't Miss This One. CaII the WTCAK today on (907) 278 -7233 or download and fax or e-mail the registration form provided below to ensure your place at this • event. Individual seats are $45 or you can sponsor a table (10 seats) for $500. By sponsoring a table, you will get premium placement to view the head table and screens, guaranteed seating for all your guests, corporate recognition with your name visible from a sign on your table, and support of WTCAK. You can also become a sponsor of the event. Please download a sponsorship form from the link below. Please click here to read about benefits of being a 3 8/3/2010 itos, .Special Luncheon Event featuring WORLD TRADE CENTER United States Senator ALASKA Lisa Murkowski Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Anchorage Marriott Downtown 12:00 -1:30 PM Reservation Form 1) Enter Your Company Information Company: Contact Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: E -mail: Web -site: 2) Confirm the Following Registration Option (If you have any questions, please contact the Center at (907) 278-7233 or info@wtcak.org) E Table for 10 persons $ 500.00 Seat per person $ 45.00 1) 6) (Title) (First Name) (Last Name) (Title) (First Name) (Last Name) 2) 7) (Title) (First Name) (Last Name) (Title) (First Name) (Last Name) 3) 8 ) (Title) (First Name) (Last Name) (Title) (First Name) (Last Name) 4) 9 ) (Title) (First Name) (Last Name) (Title) (First Name) (Last Name) 5) 10) (Title) (First Name) (Last Name) (idle) (First Name) (Last Name) 3) List the Names of the Person(s) Registering per Table 4) Enter Your Payment Information (Note: Checks should be made payable to World Trade Center Alaska) Method of Payment: 0 Check 0 Visa 0 MasterCard ❑ AmEx Total Payment: Credit Card Number: Signature: Expiration Date: 5) Mail or Fax the Completed Form to World Trade Center Alaska • Address: 431 West 7 Avenue, Suite 108, Anchorage, AK 99501 • Fax: (907) 278 -2982 Cancellation Policy: Reservations cancelled less than 72 hours prior to the event cannot be refunded. 4 w N j USA* Expo r t Council of Alaska ,.� WORLD TRADE CENTER ALASKA July 28, 2010 Mr. Anne Bailey City of Seward P.O. Box 167 Seward AK 99664 -0167 Dear Anne: On Wednesday, September 8, 2010 the Export Council of Alaska, together with World Trade Center Alaska and the U.S. Department of Commerce, will host the 23rd Annual Export Alaska Celebration at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. The event is a luncheon running from 12:00 - 1:30 PM. We would welcome participation by City of Seward as a sponsor for this important event. Based on the success of last year's event, we anticipate an audience of 400 - 500 business, govern- ment, and civic leaders. Governor Sean Parnell will use the occasion to announce winners of the Governor's North Star Awards for International Excellence. Also, the Council will award 5 scholarships to student achievers pursuing a career in the international arena. The keynote speaker will be Kevin O. Meyers, Senior Vice President, Exploration and Production Americas for ConocoPhillips, Houston. Mr. Meyers has been an officer of the company since January 2002. He was appointed Senior Vice President, Exploration and Production Americas, in May 2009, having previously served as President, Canada, Exploration & Production, since 2006. He served as President, ConocoPhillips Russia & Caspian Region, from 2004 to 2006. His presentation will focus on the global operations of ConocoPhillips. We ask for your support in grooming the young men and women who will lead the state into the international marketplace and in fostering international trade in Alaska. This note is to request your participation and sponsorship of the event, which will ensure the funding of our scholarship program. Please complete the enclosed response form and return it to us by mail or by fax to (907) 278 -2982. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Greg Wolf of World Trade Center Alaska at 278 -7233. We appreciate your consideration and urge your support for Alaska's international involvement and the 23rd Annual Export Alaska Celebration. Sincerely, / I jai k Tvny Fs left R e L. Shake Ch.; an Chairman Export Council of Alaska World Trade Center Alaska For more information on this event please visit our website: www.wtcak.org World Trade Center Alaska 431 West 7th Ave., Ste. 108 Anchorage, AK 99501 Tel: (907) 278 -7233 Fax: (907) 278 -2982 eMail: info @wtcak.org 5 0( Export Council of Alaska WORLD TRADE CENTER USA* ALASKA 23rd Annual Export Alaska Celebration Luncheon Wednesday, September 8, 2010 — Sheraton Anchorage Hotel 12:00 — 1:30 PM Governor Sean Parnell's North Star Awards for International Excellence Keynote speaker Mr. Kevin 0. Meyers, Senior Vice President, Exploration & Production Americas, ConocoPhillips Proceeds of the event go to the Export Council of Alaska's International Scholarship Program, also presented at the luncheon. RESPONSE: YES, we are pleased to support Alaska's youth and export development and will be a sponsor for the 23rd Annual Export Alaska Celebration Luncheon. Please indicate your sponsorship level by marking the appropriate box: Platinum Sponsor: $5000 Gold Sponsor: $2500 Silver Sponsor: $1250 ❑ ❑ ❑ All sponsorships include a table for eight at the luncheon. All sponsors will be acknowl- edged in printed materials, e-mail announcements and on World Trade Center Alaska's website. Sponsored tables will receive priority placement. Platinum and Gold Sponsors are invited to furnish banners or display and distribute marketing materials at the event. As a further benefit for Platinum Sponsors, a company representative will sit at the head table and Platinum Sponsors will receive additional recognition from the podium. Checks should be made payable to: Export Council of Alaska. Please mail or fax the completed form to: Export Council of Alaska 431 West 7 Avenue, Suite 108, Anchorage, AK 99501 Fax: (907) 278 -2982 (VISA, Master Card, and American Express are also accepted) Name: Company: Address: City: State: ZIP: Phone: Fax: E -Mail: Amount: Method of Payment: VSD/ MC ❑' AE ❑' Check Credit Card #: Expiration Date: LI We will be unable to attend the banquet but are pleased to provide funding for the scholarships in the amount of $ . Please bill us. 6 l l ito Export Council of Alaska WORLD TRADE CENTER USA* ALASKA 23rd Annual Export Alaska Celebration Luncheon Wednesday, September 8, 2010 — Sheraton Anchorage Hotel 12:00 — 1:30 PM Governor Sean Parnell's North Star Awards for International Excellence Keynote speaker Mr. Kevin O. Meyers, Senior Vice President, Exploration & Production Americas, ConocoPhillips Reservation Form 1) Enter Your Company Information Company: Contact Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: E -mail: Web -site: 2) Confirm the Following Registration Option (If you have any questions, please contact the Center at (907) 278 - 7233 or e-mail info @wtcak.org) Table for 8 persons $ 500.00 Seat per person $ 45.00 3) List the Names of the Person(s) Registering per Table 1) 5) (Title) (First Name) (Last Name) (Title) (First Name) (Last Name) 2) - -- — 6) (Title) (First Name) (Last Name) (Title) (First Name) (Last Name) 3) 7) (Title) (First Name) (Last Name) (Title) (First Name) (Last Name) 4) 8) (Title) (First Name) (Last Name) (Title) (First Name) (Last Name) 4) Enter Your Payment Information (Note: Checks should be made payable to World Trade Center Alaska) Method of Payment: ❑ Check 0 Visa 0 MasterCard 1 = 1 AmEx Total Payment: Credit Card Number: Signature: Expiration Date: 5) Mail or Fax the Completed Form to World Trade Center Alaska • Address: 431 West 7 Avenue, Suite 108, Anchorage, AK 99501 • Fax:(907) 278 -2982 Cancellation Policy: Reservations cancelled lese than 72 hours prior to the event cannot be refunded. 7 S ewariL com July 22, 2010 pasta Srar-cs is WIT Seward Chamber of Commerce Conference and Visitors Bureau Following review of the Economic Development Assessment, produced by University of Alaska's Center for Economic Development and TIP Strategies, the Chamber Board of Directors offers the following for consideration by the City (as requested by City Manager, Phillip Oates): 1. That the City of Seward compile a business inventory which includes those businesses within the City limits as well as those outside the City limits (using Borough and State sources) that generally serve the Seward area. This inventory should be shared with the Chamber and be available to the public as a baseline for our economic diversity. 2. With respect to involving the business community, that the City engage with the Chamber as an Economic Development Partner. 3. That City focus efforts on establishing a Business Retention and Expansion Program, as detailed in the Assessment's final recommendations. The Chamber would be a collaborating partner in this endeavor. As the BRE program develops, the City may want to consider contracting with the Chamber to administer this program on the City's behalf, in a contractual relationship similar to that of the City's marketing contract with the Chamber. As the City's BRE administrator, the Chamber could staff and oversee many of the front -line functions, utilizing City - provided resources (business inventory, sales tax data, etc.) to support the BRE program. The Chamber would also be able to reach out to its members, local organizations, and the City itself, on an as- needed basis to mentor local businesses and foster their efforts to grow. 4. The Chamber is fully in favor of the recommendation to create a small business Ombudsman position to serve as the primary point of contact for new and small businesses, and to act as a liaison between the business community and relevant government departments and commissions. This position, ideally a paid professional, would be critical to the "Retention" aspect of a successful BRE program. Because it is important that the Ombudsman have private sector business experience and access to, but separation from, City Administration -based programs and services, the Chamber Board believes the position should reside within the Chamber's organizational structure, perhaps through a BRE contract. 5. The Chamber will survey its members, through the weekly e-news, asking "What is the Seward community now ?" and "What do you want the Seward community to be ? ". The Chamber would like to make a unique survey links available to the City, for promoting the survey through the next monthly utility bill, and would create unique links for both the Seward Phoenix Log and Seward City News; the Chamber would compile these results and make them available to the City for use as - we shape our development goals and identify industries /businesses. 6. The Chamber Board requests that the City identify a position or individual with whom the Chamber's Executive Director will coordinate operational support for Economic Development. Initial projects include enhancing both web sites (or a shared element of both sites), a complete business inventory, procedures for business inquiries, economic development visits to Seattle and Anchorage, and other items that will emerge as a BRE plan develops. Until then, the Chamber's Executive Director will continue to work with the City's Community Development Department and any other appropriate departments to ensure that business inquiries receive the appropriate support. PO Box 749, Seward, Alaska 99664 ^97- 224 -8051 director @seward.net 8 POSSIBLE INCENTIVES FOR EXPANSIONS AND /OR TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES: 1. Assist in directing where to obtain low interest loans for property purchases & construction and /or; 2. Provide low interest loans for the same and /or; 3. Extend or waive payments for infrastructure installation (electricity /water /sewage) and /or; 4. Include water & sewage construction in the City's minimum payment agreement and /or; 5. Lower the 12% interest rate to the rate at the time of infrastructure construction or implement a comprehensive 1.5% low interest loan and/ or; 6. Reduce City's property tax portion for a specified time period and /or; 7. Reduce lease payment for a specified time period and /or; 8. Assist in obtaining lower insurance rates and /or; 9. Expand the City's utility budget billing program. 10. Refund Building Permit fees after 1 full year of operation for a businesses either physically expanding their business or building a new location within City Limits. THESE INCENTIVES SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO THE CHAMBER (COC) & REAL ESTATE FIRM/FIRMS FOR MARKETING THROUGH THEIR SEPARATE NETWORKS FOR MAXIMIZE COVERAGE. IF IN THE EVENT THE PROPERTY IS COMMERCIALLY OR INDUSTRIALLY ZONED, THE CITY SHOULD ADVISE THE POTENTIAL BUYER OR LEASER THE CITY WILL ESTABLISH CONTRACTUAL DEVELOPMENT TIMELINES THAT MUST BE MET OR THE CITY HAS CAUSE TO TERMINATE THE LEASE OR REPURCHASE AT THE CONTRACTED PURCHASE PRICE. THE CITY MUST MAKE IT CLEAR THROUGH THE COC OR REALTOR AND SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT COMMERCIALLY ZONED LAND MUST BE DEVELOPED AND CANNOT BE PURCHASED FOR UNDEVELOPED RESELL. THE ABOVE INCENTIVES ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. OTHER POTENTIAL SERVICES OR MEANS TO ASSIST EXPANSIONS OR ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES: 1. City retain an engineer and /or firm to provide services at a reduced cost. 2. City retain an inspector to provide inspection services at a reduced rate and, if legal, require sellers, unless waived by the purchaser, to provide an inspection report as to requirements to bring the property up to code. 3. Determine what City property is available for lease and /or for sale. 9 4. List all for lease and for sale property on website with map and with state economic development organization(s). 5. Waive business license fees for first year, start up companies. 6. Offer a fast -track license and permit systems, and provides a solid, credit trustworthy government with an Al Bond rating. 7. Provide a business friendly environment. 8. Better define our economic development groups in town (i.e. PACAB, Chamber, Community Development Director and Breakfast Club). 9. Continue to develop relationships with Joe Austerman, Manager of Office of Economic Development (OED). 10. Continue to develop relationships with John Torgerson with the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development (KPED). 11. Hire or assign someone to target market specific industries, developing long- term relationships with potential developers, corporations, businesses and industries that could operate out of Seward. 12. Heavily market port and harbor to potential. 13. Harbor development and expansion will increase economic development. 14. Advertise property, services and business opportunities in widely dispersed publications, professional organizations and websites. 15. Update the lease policy and procedures for the City of Seward. 16. Joint meetings with businesses, Chamber Director and Community Development to help navigate through City Processes. 17. Business `How To' kit 10 1. Promote Seward's Iditarod Importance - Advertise biking and hiking the famous trail from its starting point along Resurrection Bay (X Total miles and Y -miles paved) 2. Promote Seward's Gold Rush Importance - Entryway for gold miners headed to goldfield at Hope, Sunrise and Iditarod 3. Promote Railroad - Starting point for the first railroad in Alaska 4. Sailing - Great place to sail boat charter available 5. Promote Seward as Alaska's Mural Capital 6. Update Walking Tour & consider replacing with area's wildlife film • 7. Sealife Center on Chamber site (Alaska's only Aquarium) 8. Combat Fishing Derby on National News 9. Promote Mt. Alice Trail 10. Mt. Marathon Run on National News 11. Entice and invite Sportswear Companies (North Face, Nike, etc.) to the Mount Marathon Race 12. Host Mountain and Touring Bike races (invite bike and sportswear Companies) 13. Open Historical Play (High School Students Develop) 14. Open Historic Type Saloon with Musical and Dancing Performances, Alaskan Poems Recital (Similar to Fairbanks Cripple Creek) 15. Expand Special Offseason Events (Fasching, October Fest, etc.) 16. Improved linkage with Army Recreation Camp especially during the offseason months 17. Erect informative colorful directional signs 18. Consider offering discounts for residences (some stores already offer military discounts) and maybe all Alaskans (drivers license check) 19. Consider waiving city sales tax to residents and maybe all Alaskans (drivers license check) 20. Install electronic event /advertising sign at City Shop 21. Develop email address book to inform area residents of special events, sales, etc. 22. Classic /race car show /rally 23. Power boat race /show 24. Music /Food & Craft Fairs /Festivals (Market Pavilion) 25. Sail boat regatta 26. Offer grants for special events (scaled due to event & anticipated attendance) 27. City cover insurance cost for special events 28. Establish Event Grant Program 29. Open the lagoon for canoeing, fishing ( ?), etc. 30. Better advertise local movie theater (upgrade to 3D) 31. Sponsor /Host Sports Tournaments 32. Mural Society paints two murals outlining map directory of harbor & downtown businesses (Top of sign should state "Seward Gateway to Alaska ") One could be placed at the small City park across from the Rail cars (bike shop & Smoke Shack; other strategically located at the City's RV park) 33. Paint grizzly, moose or something else Alaskan that visitors could follow downtown 11 34. Market Seward as Alaska's Wedding Capital Utilize Historic Episcopal Church, Sealife Center, Pavilion, restaurants for catering, Hotel Seward and Edgewater within walking distance, rent tuxedos at Urbachs (especially during the winter) Bride & Groom delivered or ride away in dogsled 35. Construct multipurpose sport complex large enough to host state athletic events (ice hockey, basketball, etc) plus double as skating rink 36. Initiate marketing campaign to capture cruise customers flying into Anchorage early (special deals — waive rental car destination drop off fees) 12 Notes on the PACAB Work Session —Noon, July 21, 2010 There were present Ron Long, Rob Buck, Dan Oliver, Suzi Towsley, Jim Lewis, Paul Tougas, John Byrd and Phillip Oates The Seward Economic Development Assessment updates had been completed and were in the Boards Packets. Chair Long said that he had attended the Chamber of Commerce Board Luncheon earlier in the day and that the Draft KPEDD comprehensive economic development strategy would be released soon. This study was the result of 9 months of work by a Vista Program volunteer and would be full of pertinent regional information that compliments the board's current work. He also reviewed and expressed appreciation of John Bird Tourism and Special events Grant program paperwork in the work session packet. There was some general discussion of the geographical and other boundaries that define our community. The importance of and logistics of an ombudsman position was discussed at length. Where would it be housed? What would the position job description and duties look like? What skill set would this position ideally attract? How might this be funded? Was compensation based pay structure, combined with a standard hourly rate, the best and most effective approach for a pay scale? The board agreed through general discussion, that a community backed local program, with local pride and ownership, was the best way to get community involvement in spring local business growth and new enraptures. John Bird said that Everett Washington had a very effective "buy local" program. Paul Tougas remarked that it was worth remembering that an independent local media outlet is an important component and tool for such a program. Homer has just started a "buy locally" program. It was the general consensus of the group that a revised and more user friendly website would go a long way toward helping local businesses. The City Manager would like to see links on the city website to all local businesses. Website redesign was hit on over and gain as being crucial for connecting Seward and all its attributes and businesses to visitors and the outside world. The question was asked, `how do we get word' of mouth type word out and circulating better. Things like "locals nights" and other local type events that visitors or those new to the community might not be immediately aware of? Which lead into the question, how much is advertising the responsibility of the business owner? Streamlining the process for business development was considered to be an important and in the process. 13 Freeform brainstorming led to the group hitting upon the idea of a local "menu" of services and businesses, perhaps a kiosk, and the idea of a shopping mall type kiosk with a color coded map of Seward and different types of things available, a "you are here" star. This map might be located strategically at the camping areas and perhaps the harbor. The importance of attracting conferences was stressed. Perhaps a "business of the week" competition, sponsored by the Chamber /city? The first Friday, art walked was mentioned as a program that is something being done . right. It was commented that earning back customer loyalty and the willingness to shop locally, though it may be slightly more expensive, should be a goal. Ideas for building Local Loyalty, the "We're in this together" mentality. A very Alaskan idea, and something that should be fostered more in the Seward area. Christy Bell would be invited by the city to help facilitate at the town hall meeting this fall. Administration was directed to put together a resolution supporting the creation of an ombudsman position and PACAB would plan to develop specific recommendations for council at its next regular meeting. 14 Sponsored by: PACAB CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION 2010 -06 RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD, OF THE CITY OF SEWRAD ALASKA, SUPPORTING AND PROVIDING RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CREATION OF A SEWARD OMBUDSMAN WHEREAS, The Seward Economic Development Assessment 2010 recommended the creation of an ombudsman position; and WHEREAS, subsequent meetings reviewing this document held by the Council, PACAB, Chamber Board, Community and Business Members discussed the various aspects of this position; and WHEREAS, an economic development ombudsman position would serve as the primary point of contact for existing Seward area businesses and attracting businesses to the Seward area new a liaison between the business community and relevant government departments and commissions; and WHEREAS, this position would create and follow the approved formal Business Retention and Expansion Program for the Community; and WHEREAS, this position would pursue assisting and growing existing business, recruiting new businesses, and developing revenue generating events; and WHEREAS, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board that: Section 1. For the reasons stated in the recitals, the Board recommends Council solicit and authorize a contract for Ombudsman Services. • Section 2. The contract would have a base amount identified with an incentive compensation plan developed based on performance parameters to be determined. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board this 4 day of August, 2010. 15 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Resolution 2010 -06 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Ron Long, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Jean Lewis, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) 16 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Agenda Statement . of SF� Date: August 4, 2010 si 4 �AS1� P To: Port and Commerce Advisory Board From: Suzi Towsley, Executive Liaison Subject: August Work session Background and Justification: Administration recommends canceling the Port and Commerce Advisory Board work session set for August 18, 2010 and replacing it on PACABs schedule with the City Council Work session on Title 7 revisions on August 9, 2010. 17 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes June 2, 2010 Volume 3, Page CALL TO ORDER The regular July 7, 2010 meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:01 p.m. by Chair Long. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG led by Chair Long ROLL CALL There were present: Chair Ron Long presiding, and Board Members Dan Oliver Rob Buck Deborah Altermatt Theresa Butts comprising a quorum of the Board Excused: Absent: Paul Tougas, Darryl Schaefermeyer Also were present: Kari Anderson, Harbormaster Christy Terry, Community Development Louis Bercardino, Alaska Rail Road Suzi`Towsley, PACAB Liaison Public: SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS - Alaska Railroad, Louis Bercardino • Shell ship tied up for a while at the railroad dock, and longer than they first anticipated. They had recently moved to Seward Ships dock on the east side of the bay. • Sampson and Alaska Logistics have both had their regularly scheduled arrivals. • Sampson had moved out of the big building on Port Avenue and into a mobile unit near the dock. • Alaska Logistics had moved their offices into a building on Port Avenue. • The Coast Guard vessel Heely was due here July 21. • Permit for the Corp of engineers work was pending. Harbormaster Report: Harbormaster, Kari Anderson • Conceptual Plan for the South Harbor uplands would be presented to Council at their July 12 meeting. • The council will also be scheduling a work session regarding the city attorney's research on Title 7 revisions. 18 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes July 7, 2010 Volume, Page • Northeast fish cleaning station improvements were complete, construction on the other fish cleaning stations ongoing. • Fire extinguisher inspections were to take place within the week. • The Antifreeze recycling station was doing very well and 1400 gallons had been collected and recycled to date in 2010. • Z float, Coast guard building relocation and new dolphin moorings were all projects underway. • Breakwater extension works was to begin soon, by West Construction. Community Development Report: Christy Terry • Community Development facilitated 3 FEMA meetings fir FIRM maps. Currently in comment period. Some changes to zoning as the result of comments thus far, were taking place. Boundary clarification had been requested as well. • The Corp of Engineers was beginning a 103 section, scope of work while looking forward for alternate funding sources. • Moving forward with SOA Department of Environmental Conservation to install 2 air monitors locally. • Planning and Zoning were continuing to revise Title 15 of City Code, including sign code. Public meetings would likely take place in the spring of 2011. • Work session with council on Library Museum project had taken place last week. • The Rasmussen Foundation representatives had been in the area and were shown multiple ongoing projects. • General discussion of the FEMA FIRM maps. There were no Citizens Comments. Approval of agenda and consent agenda; The Agenda and consent agenda were approved via unanimous consent. PACAB reviewed the schedule of City Council Work sessions in June and July. The board touched upon the upcoming work sessions on Title 7 revisions. Rob Buck gave an overview of his recent visit to the Clean Energy in Alaska Conference, 2010. Topics like building code, net metering, decoupling, proactive education and conservation. Board discussed the variety of programs and interesting opportunities covered at the conference. Chair Long thanked Buck for attending the conference and representing Seward as well as his attention to detail in his report. The Board and present staff discussed the schedule of upcoming Council Works sessions; discussed the Economic Development Assessment and plan for work session, including recommendations for moving forward. 19 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes July 7, 2010 Volume, Page NEW BUSINESS Motion (Schaefermeyer /Altermatt) Setting July 21, 2010 PACAB work session topic; Continue discussion on recommendation from the Seward Economic Development Assessment Motion Passed Unanimous Consent The Mayor and Board spoke generally about the history of Seward and future positive business friendly development. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS — Rob Buck: Thanked staff for their work on the packet. Deborah Altermatt: Said that she was excited to see forward motion on Code revision. Chair Long: Was happy to have administration feedback and looking forward to seeing PACAB generate specific recommendation. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at Suzi Towsley Ron Long Executive Liaison Chair (City Seal) 20 International Trade Exports Play Significant Role in Building a Strong, Diversified Alaskan Economy Dear WTCAK Member and Friends of the Center: Recently, World Trade Center Alaska (WTCAK) commissioned Northern Economics, a leading Anchorage -based economic consulting firm, to research the impact of international trade on Alaska's economy. The study, which was just completed, reveals the various ways in which exports to overseas markets contribute to jobs, revenues, and other aspects of the Alaskan economy. To our knowledge, this is the first time such a comprehensive and detailed report has been prepared that examines the role of international trade as an economic engine helping to drive and grow the state's economy. A Executive Summary of the report, as well as a copy of the full report, will be released during the first week of August. Today, however, I wanted to present some important highlights: • In 2009, Alaska's exports to overseas markets totaled $3.3 billion. • In 2009, Alaska ranked sixth in the nation by value of exports on a per capita basis. • Exports represented 7.4 percent of the state's economy in 2008. • Although exports suffered nationwide in the recent recession, Alaska's exports value dropped by only 8.8 percent from 2008- 2009, beating the national average by 10 percent. • Exports supported nearly 15,000 direct and 9,800 indirect and induced jobs in Alaska in 2008. • Alaska's exports sector generated more than $5.5 billion in total economic output. • Each year more than half of Alaskan seafood production is sent overseas. • Of Alaska's average coal production of 1.5 million tons per year, approximately 40 percent was shipped to overseas customers. I want to thank one of our strategic partners, the State of Alaska, for helping to make this report possible. The publication was funded in part through a grant from the State's of Alaska's Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. 21 Please watch your email inbox for an announcement of the official release of the study in early August. Best Regards, Greg Wolf Executive Director To find out more about World Trade Center Alaska, please visit our web -site: www.wtcak.orq World Trade Center Alaska info @wtcak.org 907- 278 -7233 web: http: / /www.wtcak.orq 22 -'. ALASKA CRUISE news _ .AS OCIAT[ON MONTHLY E--NEWS - www.akcruise.org i (907) 743 -4529 - phone i (907) 743 -4553 - fax a July 2010 Volume 1 -+►— s we e , Ron Long with Major Marine Tours - ` $' , presented an update on AlaskaACT at , the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce May 18 -19. :: Cruise industry dismisses lawsuit „= , i 4 .7 . 4 , .,,. 1 -r , Following the signing of legislation adjusting the ` ' :: Permit challenge head tax from $46 per passenger to $34.50, the Alaska Cruise Association (ACA) officially" The Alaska Cruise Association (ACA) terminated its lawsuit against the state. fit has asked the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to A stipulation filed with the U.S. District Court for dismiss an administrative appeal Alaska dismisses with prejudice the lawsuit that was filed against the state last September. 'We are pleased to resolve this situation so amiably," ACA President John Binkley said. r. "Senate Bill 312 sends a positive message that :: Friends of the Earth Alaska values its cruise visitors and the state is Tanja Cadigan, owner of open for business." Caribou Crossings in Juneau, ignores facts poses with Gov. Sean Parnell Gov. Sean Parnell signed SB 312 on June 24. in her Alaska -owned shop. The latest grades are out, and for the the s n spoke briefly during most part, the Friends of the Earth the signing ceremony for SB (FOE) unke F ri own report. In the "The issues in this case were factually and legally 312 as a representative of the Cruise Ship Environmental complicated, and without this settlement this case hundreds of small Alaska businesses that depend on cruise visitors. 23 r :: Copper River cruisers :: Program lets cruise guests perform _ ", Donning their best attire, the crew of research the Copper River Princess Wilderness ' Lodge braved the cool Alaska In Juneau, local tour operator Gastineau Guiding temperatures and breezy has created the first Cruise With Purpose shore excursion in partnership with the Alaska Sea Alaska cruise visitors, such as Grant's Marine Advisory Program and the Alaska those on board Holland ,.'";,_ Marine Conservation Alliance. America's MS Statendam, are rte often treated to appearances ' `' Des igned especially for Holland America Line, the by humpback whales. Guests A - � interested in learning more Marine Wildlife Research Exploration takes guests about Alaska's marine on a vessel out of Auke Bay to look for and help environment can experience document individual humpback and orca whales. Cruise With Purpose, a e Guests identify individual whales by their program that builds traditional tour content around volunteer 'citizen science' opportunities. Lodge employees Krista Yeast and Nicole Gardner take a break for a quick photo memory. Only one mile to go! ASSOC f..1= 111L_M� ER :: `Deadliest Catch' on- • ° We need to continue to speak out' t - board Name: John Litten Capt. Keith Colbum of Discovery Title: Owner Channel's Emmy - nominated "Deadliest Catch" series set sail as part of the John Litten, owner, guest- enrichment program Business name: Sitka Tours Sitka Tours Briefly describe business: Sitka Tours is a small transportation company that has been serving visitors to Sitka since the late 1960s. 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' Please visit www.akcruise.org for more information on any of the articles above. 24 PACAB MONTHLY BUDGET REVIEW 2010 Budget to date w /expenditure Advertising $ 250.00 $ 250.00 Subscription & Dues - $850.00 $ 750.00 $ (140.00) Travel & Subsistence - $729.00 $ 450.00 $ (440.00) Education & Training - $250.00 $ 400.00 $ 150.00 Insurance $ 400.00 $ 400.00 Supplies $ 990.00 $ 990.00 Postage & Fees $ 210.00 $ 210.00 Misc $ - Totals $ 3,450.00 $1,420.00 Expenditures per month 2010 Description Jan-10 $40.00 WTC Luncheon Feb -10 $161.00 WTC travel remibursement Apr -10 $850.00 WTC membership Jun -10 $979.00 Business of Green Energy Conference August O O August 2010 September 2010 9 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 Monday Tuesday_ Wednesday Thursday Friday Auqust 2 _ 3 7:30pm P&Z Meeting _ 9 10 11 12 13 7:00pm City Council 11:30am '_'• a g: „ Meeting 'S '9 16 _ -_ 17 20 __ 19 - - - -- - -- 18 6:30pm P&Z Work Session 12:OOpm PACAB Work 9:00am Social Security Session Rep 6:30pm Historic Preservation Meeting 26 27 24 __ _ 23 — 7:OOpm City Council Prima Election Meeting - . • 30 4 , .. • I T P . 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