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Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2026-01 should be given during this public hearing. A copy of Ordinance #2026-01 may be found under agenda item 14A.
Persons wishing to share their views on any item on today's agenda may do so at this time.
Persons with views on subjects not on today's agenda may share those views at this time.
Kito's Kave Inc. has applied with the Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) to renew their package store liquor license. The Assembly may support or protest the application within 60 days of the date of notice of the application filing.
Utility Director Hagerman will present information regarding the Owner’s Dam Safety Plan (ODSP) and the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the Crystal Lake Dam. Per FERC guidelines, this information must be presented to the Assembly every two years, or after new Assembly members are elected.
If approved in three readings this supplemental budget would make changes to the following funds:
Transfer $300,000 from the FY2025 General Fund Surplus to the Parks and Recreation Sewer Repair Capital Project. A memo from Director Payne regarding the transfer is attached.
Transfer the remaining General Fund FY2025 surplus of $131,365 to the Assisted Living Facility Fund that is operating at a deficit.
Ordinance #2026-01 was unanimously approved in its first reading.
Parks and Recreation Director Payne has provided a memo regarding the recent failure of the electrical panel breaker and is requesting that $5000 be added to the Parks and Rec maintenance budget.
Suggested motion: I move to amend Ordinance #2026-01 by increasing the Parks and Recreation Department Maintenance Budget by $5,000 to cover the unanticipated costs associated with the Aquatic Center electrical panel breaker failure.
If approved in three readings, Ordinance #2026-02 would allow the Borough to combine the vacated portion of the right-of-way with Block 275 to form a single parcel for future housing. The Planning Commission report is attached to this agenda item.
If approved in three readings, Ordinance #2026-03 will increase harbor moorage and use fees effective March 1, 2026.
If approved, Resolution #2026-01 will reaffirm the Assembly’s support for Petersburg Medical Center’s phased hospital development, including current construction plans and compliance with the state Certificate of Need process.
The Assembly is asked to consider implementing the diesel generation adjustment charge for the December 2025 billing period. This adjustment would recover unanticipated costs incurred during periods of peak demand when diesel generation was required. A memo from Utility Director Hagerman is attached.
Suggested motion: I move to apply the diesel generation adjustment charge to the December 2025 utility billing.
The Borough is requesting the USACE perform a general investigations study regarding development of a harbor basin and breakwater along Borough owned property in Scow Bay. This request is updated for 2026.
Alaska Commercial Electronics LLC currently holds a lease with the Borough for Parcel #01-010-041. They have requested to assign this lease to Island Refrigeration LLC.
Island Refrigeration LLC has agreed to assume all terms and conditions of the existing lease agreement. A copy of the lease assignment application and the Assignment and Assumption Agreement is attached to this agenda item.
In accordance with Petersburg Borough Charter Article 8, Section 8.04, the Assembly and School Board are required to meet at least once annually in a public session to discuss and coordinate financial planning, capital improvement needs, comprehensive education plans, and other matters of mutual concern.
Mayor Lynn requests to schedule a work session with the School Board on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 6:00 pm in the Assembly Chambers.
Mayor Lynn requests to schedule a work session at which Tidal Network will provide a presentation and answer community questions regarding communication towers on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6:00 pm in the Assembly Chambers. This is a change to a work session from a community meeting that was scheduled at the January 5, 2026 Assembly meeting.
Member Meucci requests to schedule a work session at which community members can ask questions and provide input regarding communication towers on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 6:00 pm in the Assembly Chambers.