Skagway Borough Assembly Meetings

Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:

• First Reading of Ordinance No. 24-09: Amending SMC Title 19 Planning and Zoning to Relax Setback Regulations for Existing Buildings and Structures
• First Reading of Ordinance No. 24-10: Amending Title 4 to Allow Electronic Payments
• Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 24-24R: Declaring a Sales Tax Holiday for the Period of October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025

New Business:

• Consideration of Marijuana License Application
  • Francis, LLC, dba BoomTown Buds, Retail Marijuana License #36831 Renewal
• Consideration of Liquor License Renewal Applications
  • Burro Creek Holdings, LLC, dba Burro Creek Lodge, Seasonal License #5432 Combined Renewal
• Award of Borough Assessor Contract
• Direction re: Garden City RV Park Development
• Consideration of FY23 Audited Financials

Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:

• Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 24-08: Amending the FY24 Budget to Account for Changes to Capital Improvement Projects and Unexpected Emergency Port Fund Expenses
• Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 24-23R: Amending Resolution No. 22-17R to Update the Bear Attraction Nuisance Fine

New Business:

• Confirmation of Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items:

• Tourism Capacity

• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• Approval of Minutes: 
  • July 18, 2024 
  • July 23, 2024 
• Approval of Agenda
• Board of Appeals
• Reports of Officials and Committees:
  • Mayor’s Report
  • Assembly Committee Reports 
  • Treasurer’s Report 
  • Manager’s Report 
• Communications to the Assembly: 
  • Correspondence 
  • Hear Citizens Present
• Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: 
  • Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 24-08: Amending the FY24 Budget to Account for Changes to Capital Improvement Projects and Unexpected Emergency Port Fund Expenses 
  • Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 24-22R: Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 21–29R & Resolution No. 22–10R and Providing Temporary Annual Permits Allowing for the Habitation of Recreational Vehicles 
• Unfinished Business
• New Business: 
  • Consideration of Marijuana License Application 
    • Remedy Shoppe, LLC, Retail Marijuana License #10149 Renewal 
  • Consideration of Liquor License Renewal Applications
    • G&C Inc, dba Alaska Liquor Store; Package Store-Seasonal License #4749 Combined Renewal
    • Red Onion Saloon, Inc, dba Red Onion Saloon; Beverage Dispensary-Seasonal License #1521 Renewal 
    • Skagway Brewing Company, Inc, dba Skagway Brewing Company; Beverage Dispensary License #4754 Combine Renewal 
    • Alaska Travel Adventures Inc, dba Liarsville; Recreation Site – Grandfathered AS 04.11.210(d), License #4567 Combined Renewal 
    • Elizabeth F Smith dba The Station Bar & Grill; Beverage Dispensary Tourism License #4379 Combined Renewal Notice 
  • Consideration of Garden City Conceptual Layout 
  • Consideration of Incinerator Engineering Contract with Environmental Upgrades 
  • Approval of Updated Clinic Co-Applicant Agreement 
  • Approval of Updated Clinic Bylaws
• Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
• Executive Session: 
  • Matters, the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the public entity, and matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential: Discussion regarding the Ore Peninsula Cruise Dock Float 
• Adjournment

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• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• (01:23)Approval of Minutes: 
  • July 9, 2024 
• (01:59)Approval of Agenda
• Board of Appeals
• (02:32)Reports of Officials and Committees: 
  • Mayor’s Report
  • Assembly Committee Reports
  • Treasurer’s Report 
  • Manager’s Report 
• (10:41)Communications to the Assembly: 
  • Correspondence 
  • Hear Citizens Present
• (22:21)Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: 
  • Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 24-07: Amending SMC Section 19.06.070 to Conditionally Provide for Residential Uses in Certain Industrial Zones 
• Unfinished Business: 
• (24:26)New Business: 
  • Approval of Port of Skagway Dredging Project Fee Proposal 
  • Approval of Burro Creek Hydroelectric Project Professional Services Proposal
  • Direction re: Shoreline Park Use and Regulations 
• (31:48)Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
• (43:23)Executive Session: 
  • To discuss matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential: Discussion with Borough Attorney regarding the Alaska Power Co. – Regulatory Commission of Alaska Rate Case
• Adjournment

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• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• Proof of Notice
• Declarations: 
  • Conflict of Interest (This is the time for members of the Board of Appeals declare conflict of interest)
  • Statement of Contact by Assemblymembers (This is the time for members of the Board of Appeals to indicate whether they have had recent contact with any individuals related to the appeal) 
• Public Hearing of Jeff and Becky Mull, Appeal of Permitting Official’s Decision re: Regarding Temporary Habitation of a Recreational Vehicle Application: 
  • Procedure: 
    • Read Appeal Request in Full
    • Appellant may speak in support of their appeal 
    • Municipal Representative(s) may speak as to the reasons for denying the permit 
    • Entertain Questions from the Board to the Appellant (Questions must be asked through the Chair)
    • Entertain Questions from the Board to the Municipal Representative(s) (Questions must be asked through the Chair) 
    • Entertain motion to open the public hearing portion of the meeting (*Each member of the public must have pre-registered and must state their name, address and their relationship to the permit) 
    • Entertain a motion to close the public hearing portion of the meeting 
• Board of Appeals Decision on Appeal of Permitting Official’s Decision:
  • Procedure:
  • Entertain a motion to reverse/disapprove/affirm the decision of the Permitting Official, wholly or partly, OR consider a motion to modify the order, requirement, decision or determination of the Permitting Official 
• Adjournment

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• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• Proof of Notice
• Hear Citizens Present
• Executive Session: 
  • To discuss matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential: Discussion with Borough Attorney regarding the Alaska Power Co. – Regulatory Commission of Alaska Rate Case 
• Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
• Adjournment

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• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• (1:35)Approval of Minutes: 
  • June 12, 2024, Special 
  • June 20, 2024 
• (2:07)Approval of Agenda
• Board of Appeals
• (2:41)Reports of Officials and Committees:
  • Mayor’s Report 
  • Assembly Committee Reports 
  • Treasurer’s Report 
  • Manager’s Report
• (8:19)Communications to the Assembly: 
  • Correspondence 
  • Hear Citizens Present
• (17:17)Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: 
  • Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 24-03: Amending SMC Title 3 re: Dahl Memorial Clinic Department and Board of Directors 
• Unfinished Business
• (20:51)New Business: 
  • Approval of Co-Applicant Agreement Between the Municipality of Skagway, Alaska and the Dahl Memorial Clinic 
  • Award of AB Mountain Communication Facility Site Improvement Contract 
  • Approval of AB Mountain Communication Facility Site Improvements Construction Administration Fee Proposal 
• (37:41)Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
• Executive Session
• Adjournment

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• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• (01:23)Approval of Minutes: 
  • June 6, 2024 
• (02:04)Approval of Agenda
• Board of Appeals
• (06:49)Reports of Officials and Committees: 
  • Mayor’s Report 
  • Assembly Committee Reports 
  • Treasurer’s Report 
  • Manager’s Report 
    • Clinic Executive Director’s Memo on HRSA, Transition to Nonprofit 
• (27:55)Communications to the Assembly: 
  • Correspondence
  • Hear Citizens Present
• (49:20)Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: 
  • Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 24-07: Amending SMC Section 19.06.070 to Conditionally Provide for Residential Uses in Certain Industrial Zones
  • Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 24-06: Authorizing the Municipality of Skagway to Transition the Dahl Memorial Clinic to an Independent 501(c)(3) and Lease the Clinic Facility to the Clinic 501(c)(3) and Directing the Borough Clerk to Place a Proposition on the October 1, 2024, Regular Election Ballot for Ratification 
  • Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinance No. 24-03: Amending SMC Title 3 re: Dahl Memorial Clinic Department and Board of Directors 
• Unfinished Business
• (57:09)New Business: 
  • Consideration of the McKinley Research Group’s Proposal for Skagway Cruise Passenger Impacts on Municipal Services 
  • Approval of Quote for Additional Ore Peninsula Redevelopment Hazmat Disposal 
  • Approval of Engagement with Legal Counsel re: Ore Dock Insurance 
  • Consideration of Alternative Incinerator Environmental Analysis Fee Proposal 
  • Approval of Incinerator Engineering Design Scope of Work and Fee Proposal 
  • Approval of Co-Applicant Agreement Between the Municipality of Skagway, Alaska and the Dahl Memorial Clinic
• (01:22:44)Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
• Executive Session
• Adjournment

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Approval of Minutes:

• May 16, 2024
• May 22, 2024, Special Meeting

Approval of Agenda:

Reports of Officials and Committees:

• Mayor’s Report
• Assembly Committee Reports
• Treasurer’s Report
• Manager’s Report

Communications to the Assembly:

• Correspondence
• Hear Citizens Present

Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:

• Mayoral Proclamation: Declaring Independence Day an Annual Skagway Festival
• Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 24-06: Authorizing the Municipality of Skagway to Transition the Dahl Memorial Clinic to an Independent 501(c)(3) and Lease the Clinic Facility to the Clinic 501(c)(3) and Directing the Borough Clerk to Place a Proposition on the October 1, 2024, Regular Election Ballot for Ratification
• Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinance No. 24-04: Amending SMC Chapter 19 to Update and Modernize Historic District Commission for Remote Participation
• Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinance No. 24-05: Amending SMC Chapter 3 to Update and Modernize Assembly Rules for Remote Participation
• Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 24-19R: Amending Parking Zones
• Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No 24-21R: Amending the Personnel Policy Chapter 7 Regarding Paid Family Leave Benefits

New Business:

• Consideration of Marijuana License Renewal Applications
  • Coyote and Toad’s Garden, LLC, Limited Marijuana Cultivation Facility License #10141 Renewal Application
• Consideration of the McKinley Research Group’s Proposal for Skagway Cruise Passenger Impacts on Municipal Services
• Approval of Estimate for Hydrographic Survey Services for Port of Skagway (Bathymetry)
• Approval of Quotes for Public Works Truck and Water Department Truck

Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items:

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Executive Session:

• Matters, the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the public entity, and matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential: Discussion with the Borough Attorney regarding the Ore Peninsula Cruise Dock Float

Approval of Proposal for Cruise Dock Float Survey:

Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items:

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