Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, December 05, 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)November 21, 2024

• Nov. 21 Meeting Minutes - Not Signed.pdf (0.07 MB)

VII.Citizen Comments

VIII.Correspondence

1. a)Draft Agenda for Budget Retreat in January

• City of Kotzebue Budget Retreat Agenda (1).pdf (0.09 MB)

2. b)Capital Projects List - Draft

3. c)Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Letter 

• PRAC Letter - M Bergan - Correspondence.pdf (0.49 MB)

4. d)Discussion and Decision Regarding Whether to Have a Second RCCM in December and Dates for RCCM's in January 

5. e)Letter of Interest for City of Kotzebue's Planning Commission and LRA Board

• Planning Commission LOI.pdf (0.33 MB)
• LRA Board LOI.pdf (0.20 MB)

6. f)KEA Donation Request

• KEA Donation Request.pdf (0.12 MB)
• KEA W-9.pdf (0.64 MB)

IX.Unfinished Business

1. a)ORDINANCE 24-07, ENTITLED: "A CODE ORDINANCE AMENDING KOTZEBUE MUNICIPAL CODE ("KMC"), CHAPTER 3.20, SALES TAX, SECTIONS 3.20.210, 3.20.270, 3.20.280, 3.20.350 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." SECOND READING

• Ordinance 24-07 .pdf (0.50 MB)

2. b)ORDINANCE 24-08, ENTITLED:  "A NON-CODE ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE, ALASKA FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR (“CY”) JANUARY 1, 2025 TO ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025.” SECOND READING

• Ordinance 24-08 RENUMBERED with JWE edits.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Ordinance 24-08 Exhibit 30 Pages.pdf (0.90 MB)

3. c)ORDINANCE 24-09, ENTITLED: "A NON-CODE ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE, ALASKA FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR (“CY”) JANUARY 1, 2025 TO ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025.” SECOND READING

• Ordinance 24-09 RENUMBERED with JWE edits.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Ordinance 24-09 Exhibit.pdf (0.40 MB)

4. d)RESOLUTION 24-75, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE AHFC FRONTIER HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN KOTZEBUE.

• COK Resolution 24-75 AHFC Housing Agreement November 21 2024 RCCM.pdf (0.07 MB)
• Exhibit A for Resolution 24-75.pdf (0.16 MB)

X.New Business

1. a)RESOLUTION 24-77, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT A BACKUP GENERATOR GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF ALASKA, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, DIVISION OF WATER, STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM (“SRFP”).

• Resolution 24-77.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Resoultion 24-77 Exhibit.pdf (0.34 MB)

2. b)RESOLUTION 24-78, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ALTMAN ROGERS & COMPANY, CPAs, FOR CY2025 ACCOUNTING AND ADVISORY SERVICES.

• Resolution 24-78.pdf (0.07 MB)
• Exhibit A for Resolution 24-78.pdf (1.49 MB)

3. c)RESOLUTION 24-79, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE POST HOC, ERGO PROPTER HOC, TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS /AGREEMENT WITH THE SUCCESSFUL, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER(S) TO THE CITY’S RFP FOR A DESIGN/BUILD PROPOSAL FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FILTRATION SYSTEM UPGRADE DESIGN/BUILD PROPOSAL AS SET FORTH HEREIN.

• Resolution 24-79.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Exhibit A for Resolution 24-79.pdf (3.11 MB)

XI.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

XII.Executive Session

XIII.Adjournment