CITY OF CRAIG MEETING MINUTES JULY1 11, 2024  ROLL CALL  Mayor Kasey Smith called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Present were Hannah Bazinet, Shauna Thomas, Josh Bennett, Michael Kampnich, and Chanel McKinley. Millie Schoonover  was present telephonically. Meeting. minutes. of June 6.2024 Ordinance 777.Sales. Tax. Ratel Ballot. Proposition Ordinance 778.. Sale of City. Owned. Properly.Io.APRT Ordinance 779. Burn Pit and Open) Bur_Regulations Ordinance 780.Salec ofCity. Property. to. Robert Anderson  CONSENT AGENDA  MCKINLEY/THOMAS  Motion to adopt the consent agenda MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  HEARING FROM THE PUBLIC  OnimaneA.Autonang the Mayor and/or. City. Administrator. tol Negotiate. the. Terms.ofa Sale.ofCity Owned Lands. Consisting. ofa Portion. of Tract A.USS.1429. Ordinance. 775.Lease of City. Owned. Property at. Tract D-1. Crab Cove to. JamesSeley  Ordinance. 776. Land Sale Moratorium Letter.. from. Doug Rhodes Letter from. Cheryl.Fecko Letter from.LoniBennett: Letter from. Tim. O'Connor  Letter from.Southeast/ Alaska Conseryation_Counci  Jim See presented aj petition to the council requesting an advisory vote on the sale of city-owned land to the Craig Tribal Association. He expressed aj preference for seeing homes built on the Doug Ward spoke in favor of the tribe but opposed to the land sale. He stated he would like to see Tim O'Connor remarked that past attempts at land exchange have been ignored. He advocated for al lease rather than as sale and criticized the council for not acknowledging ac conflict of interest. June Nelson-Durgan, al lifetime resident of Craig and property taxpayer since age 21, expressed support for the Craig Tribal Association's right toj purchase land. She mentioned that an advisory vote on the harbor failed, the local schools would not be here ifit weren't for Indian land, and Charlene Wolfe, a Craig resident since 1950, stated that the disputed land is the original settlement site oft the Haida people. She emphasized that everyone is on Native land and that the tribe has al right to reclaim it. Wolfe also expressed concerns about outside influences attempting to change Craig and urged the community to overcome animosity and get along.  property and announced his intention to file ani initiative toi force a vote.  al land exchange.  Hes stated that he will continue to raise this issue.  noted that a disgruntled ex-mayor is causing community division.    Clinton E. Cook Sr., Craig Tribal Association President, expressed disappointment in the former mayor's negative remarks about the tribe and the current mayor. Hel highlighted the tribe's contributions through taxes on marijuana, cabin rentals, bed tax, and sales tax, emphasizing their desire for public services. President Cook mentioned the tribe's recent culture camp with over 170 attendees and their commitment to the community's cultural revival. He noted the tribe's contributions to local infrastructure, such as sidewalks for schools, parks, and the pool. President Cook inquired about the availability ofal list of businesses that are behind on taxes and ifthe city council has acode ofe ethics. Brian Templin responded that the council does not have a code of Dennis Watson advocated for protecting public access to the land and expressed concerni that the council is excluding the public from the process. He emphasized the public's strong sentiment to  ethics.  the land.  President Cook thanked the mayor for an MOU with the tribe.  Jim Seley expressed support for the CTA, highlighting itsi importance and the need for the community to adapt to its changing needs. Hei noted the CTA's constant assistance to the community and criticized the city for not being open enough in supporting the CTA. Mr. Seley encouraged open communication within community members and disapproved oft the letters. He appreciated the sidewalks, culture camps, and carving shed provided by the CTA. Judy Helgesen stated that the land sale should be bringing the community together. She highlighted that the CTA employs many community members who contribute to1 taxes. Fred Hamilton Jr. shared that his grandfather was an original settler of Craig. He stated that the tribe is asking for a small piece of land with thei intention of enhancing thet town. Donna Rae James stated she had lived in Craig for 30: years. She questioned the contributions of previous mayors to the town and emphasized the tribe's desire to improve our community. She noted that the buildings at Cannery Point have not been maintained by the city and are failing. Jim See clarified that he is not against the CTA but opposes giving up beachfront property. He mentioned that the planning and zoning meeting was divided 50/50 on lease versus sale and stated that the CTA had killed the harbor plan. He emphasized that the process is being pushed Johnny Rice highlighted the lack ofsurveying at Cannery Point and inquired ifCAD data is Tim O'Connor reminded the council about the concept drawing from three years ago. Jackie Hansen, CCSD Superintendent, discussed school board projects, local shares, and. Alaska Statutes. She noted that Alaska Statute requires the city to provide rehabilitation tos schools and  She stressed that the community does not have to be divided.  through without adequate public process.  generated from a drone. He offered to share his data with Steve Silver.  explained that the school has limited funding available.    REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS  Brian Templin, Administrator, submitted a written report. He shared that an interim Planner, Alan Lanning, has been hired and the HR clerk position has been filled. Brian mentioned that he would Council Member Shauna Thomas inquired about the 2023 sales tax revenue and wanted tol know how many businesses are not paying sales tax. Brian responded that the projected amount ofsales Council Member Chanel McKinley referred tot the concept design in Brian's report and asked how wide the service road is. Council Member McKinley showed concern for the firet truck's ability to fiti if there were ai fire in the webloft. Brian responded that he is unsure of what the measurement is, and the concept drawing is not based on any dimensions. Council Member. Josh Bennett inquired about the cemetery expansion project. Brian responded that Mr. Lanning'si main focus right now will bei federal grants. Council Member Bennett inquired about the status of the Denali grant and Brian stated that there is gapi funding available for the wood boiler project. Council Member Bennett asked ift the library is working with MRV: for architectural work and Brian responded not yet, there is not a site selected or funding available. Kimber Mikulecky, Treasurer, submitted a written report. Council Member Mike Kampnich brought up Ketchikan's recent fraud issues and urged staff to be cautious. Mary Salazar, City Clerk, submitted a written report. Council Member Mike Kampnich thanked. Mary for her work on getting delinquent property taxes caught up, and that is the lowest the list has been in decades. Council Member Hannah Bazinet suggested working with Shaan Seet for the  be out oft the office and out of the country until the 29th. tax shown in 2023 does not reflect delinquent accounts.  mobile home property taxes.  There was not a report submitted for Planner. Venessa Richter-Russell, EMS, submitted a written report.  Hans Hjort, Harbormaster, reported they had an ice list for the king opener and there werei issues with the new compressor and electronics but luckily Silver Bay had a refrigeration technician in town. Hans stated the trailer is due to get new wiring harness installed. He shared that the 3rd of July festivities had a great turn out. Council Member Bennett asked about the boardwalk and RJI Ely, Police Chief, submitted a written report. Chief Ely reported that he will be bringing ina temporary cop for 4 months. Council Member Shauna Thomas thanked ChiefE Ely for responding tol her emails when she had concerns. Chief Ely stated the PD responds to all calls and sometimes Oliver Lewis, Public Works/Parks & Public Facilities, submitted a written report. Oliver stated that he has funding available to make ai few spaces open int the cemetery. Council Member Thomas asked ifthey were: still actively working on the daycare and Oliver responded that he leaves it onl his report as an ongoing item. Oliver reported that they stopped working on the concrete for the 4th ofJ July and will resume on the 24th. Council Member Kampnich stated that the side roads are noti in great shape and he: suggested going over them with a tar machine. Gretchen Klein, Recreation, submitted a written report. Council Member Mike Kampnich said they did a greatj job on the 3rd and 4th ofJuly. Gretchen credited Karen Hobart and Rhonda  Hans stated that he hopes it will happen before September.  thei issue is people not calling back when the PDi is following up.    Kingery for a great job with the festivities. Gretchen emphasized the need for finding a way to provide more support for our volunteers. Brian stated they will be getting together in September for feedback: Council Member Shauna Thomas suggested that the City, Council should step up Council Member Chanel McKinley. inquired about the new full time life guard and Mandy Griffin Mayor Smith thanked the lifeguards for theins support at the docks on the 3rdofJuly. Stephanie Merritt, Library, submitted a writtèn report. Council Member Thomas inquired about the plan for a new library that ist mentioned in her report and Stephanie responded that there is  and volunteer.  responded that shei is going through the necessary course.  1  5 : *  currently no funding available for planning:  READING OF CORRESPONDENCE  Letter. from.POW. Electronics-. The council was interested ins seeing a more detailed proposal. The  council gave staffa directive to reach out tol Ms. Kohler.. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES  Me  Onimame/A.Aumonans KMMCAKGANT to Negotiate. the Termsofa  Sale.ofCity.Owned) lamaiComsingafaPatientTmsA.SSIAP  KAMPNICH/BENNETT THOMAS/BAZINET  Motion to adopt Ordinance 774: PASSED(4-2)  Motion to amend the title and section 41 to include "Craig Tribal Association" MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Motion to amend Section 3, effective date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon completion of report from the Craig Planning Commission as to development scenarios for the property as a whole with specific consideration for the proposed sale or lease of property identified by the Craig Tribal Association as a site for establishment ofal longhouse, carving shed, and museum. Reports should be submitted to the council by the first council meeting in November 2024. NOT PASSED (2-3) Council. Member Schoonover did not vote. Motion to postpone the ordinance until August MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Motion to adopt Ordinance 776 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  KAMPNICH/MCKINLEY  Ordinance.75.Lease: of.City.Owned) Property. at Tract D-1.Crab Cove to. James. Seley  BENNETT/BAZINET  15,2024.  Ordinanse776.Land, Sale.Moratorium  KAMPNICH/BENNETT    KAMPNICHMCKINLEY  Motion to amend the ordinance toi include the language "sale or lease" MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  NEW BUSINESS  Stewart/Bergeron. Lease. ofTract) D.. Crab. Bay-. The council gave staffa directive to postpone any  action until after August 15, 2024. 02CeTITdAssmeN, Roll  MCKINLEY/KAMPNICH  Motion to adopt the 2024 Certified Assessment MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  Roll  COUNCIL COMMENTS  Council Member Bennett commented that D1/D2 is under ANSCA land selection and mentioned that the city owns about 50 acres of land out Port Saint Nicholas. Hes suggests keeping an acre and to ask the local corporation to trade for ballpark island. Council Member Bennett stated that the city is limited with what they can do with DI/D2. He suggests looking at all of the unused property that the city is not using and Council Member McKinley commented about the back and forth conversations during the public comment period and Mayor Smith stated that he will continue to listen to the community.  send out letters or MOU's to gauge interest.  ADJOURNMENT BENNETTMCKINLEY  Am motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 pm.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  Maryfufnzu SALAZAR CLERK  C  OF V SEAL) 1922 ALASKA  Eu7 MAYOR