Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, June 20, 2024 05:15 PM City Hall Chambers – 258 A Third Avenue

THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.

For residents who want to participate telephonically call: 1-800-315-6338; access code: 49401#

I.Call to Order

II.Roll Call

III.Invocation/Moment of Silence

IV.Pledge of Allegiance

V.Introduction of Guests & Staff

VI.Adoption of The Agenda

VII.Adoption of Minutes

VIII.Citizen Comments

IX.Correspondence

1. a)PRAC-Recommendation for Grain/Cain Capital Building 

X.Unfinished Business

1. a)Washeteria Update-DOWL Washeteria 35% Design 

XI.New Business

1. a)The Arctic Mayor's Forum 

2. b)RESOLUTION 24-36, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE ADOPTING A FORMAL DONATION POLICY FOR THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024.”

3. c)RESOLUTION 24-37, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, WORKING WITH THE PLANNING DIRECTOR AND CITY ATTORNEY TO ISSUE A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT PURSUANT TO KOTZEBUE MUNICIPAL CODE (“KMC”) 3.12.120 TO ARCTIC CIRCLE WILD SEAFOOD AND A TIDELANDS USE PERMIT TO ARCTIC CIRCLE WILD SEAFOOD (“ACWS”) PURSUANT TO TITLE 11, CHAPTER 11.04, “TIDELANDS REGULATIONS,” OF THE KMC FOR ITS SALMON-BUYING OPERATIONS FROM LOCAL FISHERMEN DURING THE 2024 SUMMER COMMERCIAL FISHING SEASON.”

4. d)RESOLUTION 24-38, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO OBTAIN A GAMING PERMIT FOR PULL-TAB OPERATIONS BY THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE AND TO INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AT A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN AUGUST TO ESTABLISH A PULL-TAB OPERATION FOR THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE.”

5. e)RESOLUTION 24-39, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO: (1) WAIVE THE MONTHLY WATER FEE FOR CUSTOMERS FOR A ONE MONTH PERIOD (2) SET THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR FUTURE SUCH WATER FEE WAIVERS FOR CUSTOMERS; AND, (3) EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL PITCHER-BASED TAP WATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS.”

6. f)RESOLUTION 24-40, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NUMBER SIX TO THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE’S AGREEMENT WITH MANIILAQ FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES.”

7. g)RESOLUTION 24-41, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO COMPLETE AND EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT UNDER THE FY2023 PORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (“PIDP”) WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MARITIME ADMINISTRATION (“MARAD”).”

8. h)RESOLUTION 24-42, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE SUPPORTING THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF KOTZEBUE’S (“NVOK”) REQUEST TO REPURPOSE NANA VEI FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND FROM THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW NIKAITCHUAT ILISAGVIAT SCHOOL ON THAT LAND.”

9. i)Manager's Reports

   1.  City Manager

   2.  Holland and Hart

   3.  The Mulder Company

   4.  Joe Evans City Attorney

   5.  Finance Director

   6.  Public Works

        i. Public Works Water

   7.  Police Department

   8.  Fire Department

   9.  Parks & Recreation

   10.  Package Store

   11.  Public Relations/Human Resources

   12.  Planning Department

XII.Council Members Comments

Seat F: Arianna Erlich

Seat G: Johnson Greene

Seat B: Derek Haviland-lie

Seat D: Saima Chase

Seat C: Joshua Hadley

Seat E: Open

Seat A: Ernest Norton

Youth Representative: Finnian Sweeney

XIII.Executive Session

XIV.Adjournment