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ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA 330 Harbor Drive Sitka, AK (907)747-1811 Minutes - Final City and Borough Assembly Mayor Steven Eisenbeisz, Deputy Mayor Timothy Pike, Vice Deputy Mayor JJ Carlson, Kevin Mosher, Scott Saline, Chris Ystad, Thor Christianson Municipal Administrator: John Leach Municipal Attorney: Rachel Jones Municipal Clerk: Sara Peterson Tuesday, April 8, 2025 6:00 PM Assembly Chambers REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER II. FLAG SALUTE III. RECITAL OF LANDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IV. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Mosher, Ystad, Pike, Carlson, and Saline Absent: 2 - Christianson, and Eisenbeisz V. CORRESPONDENCE/AGENDA CHANGES Item D pulled and moved to April 22. 25-061 Reminders, Calendars, and General Correspondence VI. CEREMONIAL MATTERS None. VII. SPECIAL REPORTS: Government to Government, Municipal Boards/Commissions/Committees, Municipal Departments, School District, Students and Guests (five minute time limit) 25-058 1) Planning and Community Development Director Amy Ainslie - Downtown Street Closures & Operations for 2025 CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 1 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final April 8, 2025 2) Department Quarterly Reports - Public Works and Harrigan Centennial Hall Planning and Community Development Director Amy Ainslie said Lincoln Street would remain open through May, with the Tourism Commission and downtown merchants involved in the decision making. Plans would be reassessed at the end of the month for the remainder of the visitor season. Interim Public Works Director/Asset Manager Mark Seavey and Harrigan Centennial Hall Manager Tony Rosas provided quarterly updates. VIII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD None. IX. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Mosher that the Consent Agenda consisting of Items A & B be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 5- Mosher, Ystad, Pike, Carlson, and Saline Absent: 2- Christianson, and Eisenbeisz A 25-056 Approve liquor license renewal applications for Pioneer Liquor, Inc. dba Pioneer Bar and Pioneer Liquor Store at 216 Katlian Street This item was APPROVED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. B 25-057 Approve the Health Needs and Human Services Commission 2025 goals This item was APPROVED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. X. BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS None. XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: C 25-053 Discussion / Direction / Decision on the Commercial Passenger Vessel Tax Fund balance Assembly Members discussed possible uses for the balance, such as Crescent Harbor restroom and picnic shelter repairs, while some preferred to reserve the funds for a large-scale project or unforeseen needs. D 25-054 Discussion / Direction / Decision on the Annual General Fund Grants for Non-Profit Organizations Program No action taken. Item pulled and requested to be moved to April 22. XII. NEW BUSINESS: CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 2 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final April 8, 2025 New Business First Reading E ORD 25-07 Adopting budgets and capital improvement plan for the General Fund, Internal Service Funds, and Special Revenue Funds for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 Carlson questioned why the School District capital improvement plan was not included. Acting Municipal Administrator Ron Vinson clarified it was included in the building maintenance area. A motion was made by Ystad that this Ordinance be APPROVED on FIRST READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 4- Mosher, Ystad, Pike, and Saline No: 1- Carlson Absent: 2- Christianson, and Eisenbeisz F ORD 25-08 Adopting the budget and capital improvement plan for Enterprise Funds for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, amending rates in Title 15 "Public Utilities" of the Sitka General Code and adopting moorage rates and other harbor fees Valorie Nelson and Austin Cranford spoke in opposition. A motion was made by Mosher that this Ordinance be APPROVED on FIRST READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 5- Mosher, Ystad, Pike, Carlson, and Saline Absent: 2- Christianson, and Eisenbeisz G ORD 25-06 Amending Title 14 “Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places” of the Sitka General Code by amending Chapter 14.05 “Public Use of Parks and Recreation Facilities, Land, and Trails” Parks and Recreation Coordinator Kevin Knox explained that the current code no longer met the community’s needs and an update was necessary. He outlined the revisions, which included a policy section, updated definitions, park scheduling and permit procedures, and clearer guidelines for public use cabins, such as residency requirements and online reservations. A motion was made by Ystad that this Ordinance be APPROVED on FIRST READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 5- Mosher, Ystad, Pike, Carlson, and Saline Absent: 2- Christianson, and Eisenbeisz Additional New Business Items H 25-060 Accept the donation of an AirFloor from the Sitka Recreation Foundation for Parks and Recreation CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 3 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final April 8, 2025 A motion was made by Mosher that this Item be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 5- Mosher, Ystad, Pike, Carlson, and Saline Absent: 2- Christianson, and Eisenbeisz I 25-059 Discussion / Decision on rescheduling the May 27 regular Assembly meeting to May 29 Because of the upcoming May 28 special election, the Municipal Clerk explained that the May 27 regular meeting would need to be rescheduled so staff and election workers could prepare the Assembly Chambers for use as an election precinct. XIII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD: Austin Cranford commented on item C. XIV. REPORTS a. Mayor, b. Administrator, c. Attorney, d. Liaison Representatives, e. Clerk, f. Other Administrator - Acting Administator Ron Vinson said staff would be removing the sidewalk barriers on Katlian Street. Liaison Representatives - Carlson reported on the Health Needs and Human Services. Clerk - Peterson gave an update on voting options for the special election. XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. XVI. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Ystad to ADJOURN. Hearing no objections, the meeting ADJOURNED at 7:54 p.m. ATTEST: _____________________________ Sara Peterson, MMC Municipal Clerk CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 4