Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 23, 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#

Optional text to add re introduction of ordinances etc.

I.Call to Order

II.Roll Call

III.Invocation/Moment of Silence

IV.Pledge of Allegiance

V.Adoption of The Agenda

VI.Adoption of Minutes

1. a)June 7th, 2024

• June 7 Minutes.pdf (1.01 MB)

2. b)June 20th, 2024

• june 20 mins.pdf (1.31 MB)

3. c)September 5th, 2024

• Sept 5 Minutes.pdf (1.30 MB)

VII.Introduction of Guests & Staff

VIII.Citizen Comments

IX.Correspondence

1. a)Kobuk 440 Scholarship Thank You Letter

• kobuk 440 ty complete.pdf (0.69 MB)

2. b)AML SS4A Transportation Safety Action Plan

• AML Correspondence Safety Action Plan.pdf (0.32 MB)

3. c)FY22 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)-Round 2 Allocations

• SLCGP SS4A Correspondence.pdf (0.45 MB)

X.Unfinished Business

1. a)Manager's Reports

   1. City Manager

   2. Holland and Hart

   3. The Mulder Company

   4. Joe Evans City Attorney

   5. Finance Director *need to vote to accept and approve Finance Report

   6. Public Works *need to vote to accept and approve Public Works report

   i. Public Works Water

   7. Police Department

   8. Fire Department

   9. Parks & Recreation

   10. Package Store

   11. Public Relations/Human Resources

   12. Planning Department

• Manager's Reports August COMBINED.pdf (2.27 MB)

XI.New Business

1. a)ORDINANCE 24-04, "A CODE ORDINANCE DELETING THE PRESENT SECTION 2.12.010, APPOINTMENT-TERM (FOR CITY CLERK), OF THE KOTZEBUE MUNICIPAL CODE ("KMC") IN ITS ENTIRITY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW SECTION 2.12.010, APPOINTMENT-TERM FOR CITY CLERK, OF THE KMC AS SET FOR HEREIN" [PUBLIC HEARING]

• EDITED Ordinance 24-04 New Section 2.12.010 re City Clerk for September 2024 RCCMs_1.pdf (0.20 MB)

2. b)ORDINANCE 24-05, "A NON-CODE ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO KOTZEBUE MUNICIPAL CODE ("KMC") 15.04.100 REQUIRING THE OWNER OF HOUSE NO. 671 LOCATED AT LOT 16, BLOCK 6, USS 2645, KOTZEBUE TOWNSITE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE TO DEMOLISH OR REMOVE THE STRUCTURE HE OWNS" [PUBLIC HEARING]

• EDITED Ordinance 24-05 Curtis House No. 671 for September 2024 RCCMs_1.pdf (0.18 MB)

3. c)ORDINANCE 24-06, " A CODE ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW SECTION TO THE KOTZEBUE MUNICIPAL CODE ("KMC") CONFIRMING AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE'S ("AML") SERVICES TO COLLECT, REMIT, ENFORCE AND ADMINISTER KMC CHAPTER 3.20, SALES TAX, FOR THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE ("CITY")" [PUBLIC HEARING]

• EDITED Ordinance 24-06 Adding New Section 3.20.025 to KMC, for September 2024 RCCMs.pdf (0.17 MB)

4. d)ORDINANCE 24-07, "A CODE ORDINANCE AMENDING KOTZEBUE MUNICIPAL CODE ("KMC"), CHAPTER 3.20, SALES TAX, SECTIONS 3.20.210, 3.20.270, 3.20.280 AND 3.20.450 TO PROVIDE FOR QUARTERLY REPORTING AND REMITTANCE OF CITY SALES TAXES COLLECTED DURING THE QUARTER, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025 WITH THE FIRST QUARTERLY REPORTING PERIOD BEING JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2025." [FOR INTRODUCTION]

• Ordinance 24-07 corrected.pdf (1.32 MB)

5. e)RESOLUTION 24-55, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY, PART-TIME PERSONNEL FOR THE OCTOBER 1, 2024 MUNICIPAL ELECTION."

• Resolution 24-55 Completed2.pdf (0.02 MB)

6. f)RESOLUTION 24-56, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE ("CITY") AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE CITY'S CONTRACT WITH DOWL FOR ENGINEERING AND CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH CALENDAR YEAR 2024 AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE AN RFP IN LATE OCTOBER 2024 FOR ENGINEERING AND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025."

• Resolution 24-56 Complete.pdf (0.87 MB)

7. g)RESOLUTION 24-57, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO COMPLETE AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DENALI COMMISSION FOR THE CAPE BLOSSOM ROAD AND CAPE BLOSSOM PORT PROJECTS PHASE II."

• Resolution 24-57 Completed.pdf (1.47 MB)

8. h)RESOLUTION 24-58, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE ("CITY") ACCEPTING THE NORTHWEST ARCTIC BOROUGH ("NWAB") VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT FUND ("VIF") GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($375,000.00) FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BULLDOZER."

• Resolution 24-58 Complete.pdf (1.45 MB)

9. i)RESOLUTION 24-59, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE (“CITY”) REQUESTING THE ADDITION OF CITY CLERK PAETON SCHAEFFER AS AN AUTHORIZED SIGNER ON ALL OF THE CITY’S ACCOUNTS WITH WELLS FARGO BANK."

• Resolution 24-59 Completed.pdf (0.14 MB)

10. j)RESOLUTION 24-60, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE AUTHORIZING THE REPAIR OF THE MAIN WATER LINE NEAR ALASKA AIRLINES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $58,434.00."

• Resolution 24-60 .pdf (0.17 MB)
• Drake Construction Quote AK Air Mainline.pdf (0.21 MB)

11. k)RESOLUTION 24-61, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF KOTZEBUE'S NIKAITCHUAT ILISAGVAIT AND ADMINISTRATIONS NEW FACILITY PROJECT."

• Resolution 24-61 DRAFT.pdf (0.13 MB)
• Resolution 24-61 Exhibit B.pdf (0.20 MB)

12. l)RESOLUTION 24-62, “A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF KOTZEBUE’S NANA VILLAGE ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT (VEI) APPLICATION FOR $900,000 INTENDED FOR GRAVEL PAD, PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AND THE DESIGN OF THE FIXTURES, FIXINGS AND EQUIPMENT.”

• Resolution 24-62 DRAFT.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Resolution 24-62 Exhibit A.pdf (0.13 MB)

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

1. a)Seat F: Cory Jackson

   Seat G: Johnson Greene

   Seat B: Derek Haviland-Lie

   Seat D: Saima Chase

   Seat C: Joshua Hadley

   Seat E: Kathleen Sherman

   Seat A: Ernest Norton

   Youth Representative: Bristol Huffman

XIII.Executive Session

XIV.Adjournment