CITY OF CRAIG COUNCIL MEETING MAY2,2024  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 Millie Schoonover. Chanel Mckinley was  excused. CONSENT AGENDA Subdivision  Oninansel.Applcation to. Purchase City. Owned. Property. by. Riha.Ioim.la9/bam  Ordinance. 772..EY25. Water and Sewer. Utility Rate. Changes Ordinance 773.Adoption. oft the Fikal.yez205Opming Budget  BAZINET/BENNETT  Motion to adopt the consent agenda MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  HEARING FROM THE: PUBLIC  Ordinane.769.Mike: Stewart. and. Melanie. BgenLe:DI&D2 Kealam2el0.Pomminleuathala.mnae  Roberta Patten spoke about how she utilizes the small lot across from Sunnahae trail. Chet Powell spokei in opposition of Ordinance 769 and stated thati iti is too much land for one person. He suggested that the city develops that land and divides it upi in 10-15 commercial lots to lease or sell. He stated that the city doesn'tl have available commercial property. Mike Stewart and Melanie Bergeron stated that they applied to lease the land because they have seen it vacant for years. Melanie stated that developing a park is the main driving point for them and they willl bel looking into grants to apply for. Melanie stated that the city is stretched thin, and they want to take the lead in opening up that land. Melanie stated they want to add al board walk ini that area as at tourist attraction and economic development is the main goal. Council Member Millie Schoonover spoke in favor ofa park but stated that long truck: storage Council Member Shauna Thomas asked Mike and Melanie ift they were open to leasing a smaller Clinton E. Cook Sr., Craig Tribal Association President, spoke in favor for Kelp Blue. President Cook spoke in favor of preserving Beach Road. President Cook spoke in favor of appointing Fred Hamilton Jr. to the IFA board. Additionally, President Cook spoke about the CTA land sale in favor of option 1 since the original ordinance did not offer the correct square footage. President Cook stated he was shocked to see his email included in the memo since his emails are supposed Ed Douville, General Manager of Shaan-Seet, Inc., stated they received a grant for bridges to the water supply and thanked the city for the letter of support. Ed spoke in opposition of Ordinance 771 and 772. Ed: stated the city should not be contributing to raising the cost ofl living in Craig.  would be an eye sore. lot and they said yes.  Mayor Kasey Smith stated it willl be a challenge opening up 10 acres.  to be protected.    Kathy Peavy spoke in opposition of Ordinance 772. Kathy spoke about Kelp Blue and asked if Klawock Tribe was contacted, and President Cook confirmed. Kathy spoke in opposition of paving Beach Road. Kathy spoke about the HEAL letter and asked where are the three Haida villages in Craig because she knows who lives here in Craig and who belongs on this land. She questioned the need for HEAL int the schools and President Cook stated the superintendent did Loni Bennett commented that the Indian Education Board obtained JOM funding, which, will pay Karen Barnes asked why the CTA land sale discussion is at the bottom oft the agenda. Mayor Kasey Smith responded that the ordinance says, "no more than 30,000: square feet" and nowi itis President Cook stated that the CTA was never consulted about the square footage and there was no negotiation. He stated there were changes made internally by the city that is setting back the CTA. President Cook stated that they had to stop all survey and appraisal efforts. He stated the Richard Trojan suggested giving Mike and Melanie 1-2 acres to start off with. Richard made Katerina Sinkovich suggested leasing asmaller lot to Mike and Melanie and spoke about small  not reapply for the grant which previously funded SEALS classes.  for Ronnie Fairbank'ssalary. Johnny Rice made comments about Kelp Blue. up to 48,000 square feet that is being proposed.  tribe is involved with tourism and wants to enhance our town. comments about traffic, jams near. JT Browns and Silver Bay.  business grants. Kathy Peavy spoke about bed tax. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS  Mayor Kasey Smith shared that he has been busy meeting with other entities of our community.  Brian Templin, City Administrator, submitted a written report.  Kimber Mikulecky, Finance Director, submitted a written report. Brian Templin recognized Kimber for her hard work with auditors, traveling to Utah for training, and handling the launch of  the new accounting software.  Mary Salazar, City Clerk, submitted a written report.  The City Planner position has notl been filled yet and Brian Templin recognized Michael Haile at  the meeting as a potential candidate. Fire/EMS, no report given.  Hans Hjort, Harbormaster, reported that two pilings have been replaced, commercial fisheries have started, and they get 2-31 boats a day. There was a boat lost last week, but it didn'tdamage the float or get the boat trailer wet. Michael Kampnich commented that there is a hole at the end oft the launch ramp that is getting bigger. Josh Bennett commented that the rip wrap is failing.  RJE Ely, Police Chief, submitted a written report.    Oliver Lewis, Public Works/Parks & Public Facilities, submitted a written report.  Gretchen Klein, Recreation, submitted a written report. Stephanie Merritt, Library; submitted a written report.  READING OF CORRESPONDENCE  HEAL Letter-Josh Bennett suggested donating $500 to HEAL and the council agreed. 9AAgulglssAppleumlcktp.lkwamlingutelEsubet: Mayor Kasey Smith  directed staff to send a letter of support to Kelp Blue. Letterof Support. for. Tsunami) Hazard. Mitigation.Program, USFS. Meetings Regarding Invasivel Plant Practices.on.POW Email. from.an.Trojan. Regarding. Pesticide. Use on! PrinceofWales Petition. to. Preserve Beach) Road) Neighborhood  School District Letter Adopt. an Elder. Program  CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES  Ordinanee.769.MIke: Stewart and.N Melanig.Bergeron.LeasD-LD-2  BAZINETSCHOONOVER KAMPNICH/BAZINET  Motion to amend Ordinance 769 to state "not to MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Motion to adopt Ordinance 769 as amended  exceed 10 acres" PASS (4-1)  Resolution.24-10. Payment In Lieuof Health Insurance  KAMPNICH/BAZINET NEW BUSINESS BENNETTSCHOONOVER  Motion to adopt Resolution 24-10 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  IFA. Board. of Directors. Seat Letters. ofI Interest  Motion to appoint Fred Hamilton Jr. to the IFA MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  Board of Directors    CTA_Land Parcel Discussion  BENNETT/THOMAS  Motion to direct stafft toj prepare a new ordinance authorizing the sale of up to 48,000 square feet to the CTA and direct staff to advertise the larger sale and bring the new ordinance back to the council after completion oft the public. comment period, as amended MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Motion to amend thel language "up to 48,000: square feet" to "up to 50,000 square feet" MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Motion to authorize the City Administrator to invoice PSN: residents for the appropriate cost MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  S5  BENNETT/THOMAS  PSNRoad. Maintenance.Fees  3342 BAZNIEI/THOMAS  - Ba tande  COUNCIL COMMENTS  Council Member. Josh Bennet spoke in favor of allocating bed tax money to city beautification projects. He also spoke in favor of putting a cap on allocating school funds.. Council Member Bennett suggested installing a camera by the no wake zone and suggested fixing the lease/purchase application to require including square footage on the application.  ADJOURNMENT BAZINEI/THOMAS  Ai motion was made. to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 pm.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  Maryfufnzw  MARY SALAZAR CLERK OF CITY SEAL) 1922 ALASKA soss  MAYOR S