1987-09-20 Regular MeetingKodiak Island Borough
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTCOMMITTEE
Joint Meeting
with
OEDP COMMITTEE OF KANA
I Meeting called to order at 7:35 p.m. September 20, 1987, in
the Kodiak Island Borough Conference Room by Chairman Burch_
II Roll Call
KEDC
Present
Alvin Burch
Sid Cozart
Andy Cristaldi
Nancy Haerer
Timothy Ward
Yvonne Zharoff
Absent
Leon David
Charles Davidson
STAFF
Jerome Selby
Donna Smith
III Minutes
Not available
IV Agenda
KANA
Present
Virginia Ward, Port Lions
Sven Haakanson, Old Harbor
David Eluska, Akhiok
Ronny Lind, Karluk
Zack Chichenoff, Ouzinkie
Bill Berestoff, Kodiak
Absent
Larsen Bay Representative
VISITORS
Val Rader
Bill Osborne
A. Goals
B. Chamber of Commerce
C. Maritime Refuge
D. Sea Otter Mammal Commission
V Items of Business
GOALS: Goal IV was presented. This goal encourages mari-
culture development that is compatible with the commercial
fishing industry and other uses of the marine environment.
Another goal could be local control of mariculture natural
resources.
The goals are presently a draft_ The Assembly wants criteria
for funding of economic development projects. The Committee
to review criteria for a matching of Borough funds.
Mrs. Haerer asked if there is going to be funding available.
Mayor Selby said the Assembly hadn't set a clear policy.
Mr. Burch and Mr. Cristaldi gave a report on when they met
with the Assembly. The Assembly wanted the committee to
screen projects and send back recommendations. The Assembly
stated they wanted a catalog with land available for economic
development.
Mr. Cristaldi asked if the committee is to set a standard so
the Assembly can measure proposals or, is the committee to
create economic development. Mayor Selby feels the committee
should be making recommendations. Chairman Burch said the
Assembly would like the goals by January. Mr. Cristaldi feels
the committee should ask the Assembly the exact task so goals
can be defined.
Mrs. Zharoff asked what kind of economic powers the Borough
has adopted and how far off -shore. Mayor Selby said the
Borough has adopted non -area wide economic development powers.
They are looking to develop outside the city. So far no
off -shore limits have been set but probably will be the 12
mile limit.
Mr. Cristaldi reiterated that before getting too involved in
establishing goals, a letter lining out how the committee
perceives the goals to be should be sent to the Assembly to
see if their perception is the same. Chairman Burch agreed
that nothing can actually be judged until the goals are set.
He asked Mr. Cristaldi to put together a letter for the
committee to approve and send to the Assembly.
Mr. Cristaldi asked Mrs. Zharoff if KANA's needs would be the
same. Mr. Haakanson said he could see where KANA's needs
could be different. He thought it would work for the
committee to approve first. Mr. Chichenoff feels the
villages, city, Chamber, etc. could use the committee as a
clearing house. Mr_ Cristaldi feels KANA should work directly
with the Assembly but feels the Assembly would want just the
committee_
Mr. Berestoff asked about outside developers, e.g_ base.
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Eluska suggested forming a committee to set up goals and
objectives. Chairman Burch said we need an answer back from
Mr. Cristaldi's letter and form a committee to flush out
goals.
Chairman Burch suggested Jim Carmichael as a new member for
the committee to represent the timber industry.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Mayor Selby said Chamber of Commerce
members had been invited to speak at this meeting. His
concern is that in combining the Chamber and this committee,
the Chamber needs to broaden scope to include Borough.
Presently, the Chamber serves the City. Mr. Cozart talked to
Ed Randolph. Mr. Randolph said he would like a letter from
the Borough stating interest so that it could be presented to
the Chamber's Board.
SEA OTTER MAMMAL COMMISSION: Mr_ Berestoff said the state is
in the process of taking over polar bear, walrus, and sea
otter resources. These are all money -making animals. Mr_
Eluska said if the state would grant a harvest, it would add
to the economy in .addition to controlling a natural resource_
Mrs. Zharoff said the sea otter would create industry here.
She would like to see the Borough have control. She would
like to see something related to natural resources in the
committee's goal statements_
MOTION was made by Mr. Eluska and seconded requesting that a
joint--KEDC and OEDP--resolution be made to the Kodiak Island
Borough Assembly and KANA that a hearing be held in the Kodiak
area on sea otters, with copies going to the Aleutian Peninsu-
la Committee and Senate District N_ Motion CARRIED by unani-
mous voice vote.
MARITIME REFUGE: MOTION was made by Mrs_Zharoff and seconded
for a joint recommendation of the Economic Development
Committees to oppose Maritime Refuge proposal on the use of
private -use cabin use. Motion CARRIED y unanimous voice
vote.
VI Committee Comments
Mrs. Zharoff suggested objective about getting local involve-
ment on seats open on Mariculture Commission_
Mr. Eluska suggested the Borough support a barge for cargo for
the villages.
Mrs. Zharoff suggested the Borough Assembly members view the
documentary "The New Capitalists: Economics in Indian
Country" hosted by Eric Sevareid. She has the video for
viewing.
VII Audience Comments
Mr. Bill Osborne stated as mariculture develops, more regula-
tions to manage it will be needed. Would like to see regional
decisions for mariculture as criteria for making decisions
differ by region.
Mr. Val Rader introduced himself as the Coordinator of the
Small Business Assistance Center located at Kodiak College.
VIII Adjournment
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There being no further business, Chairman Burch adjourned the
meeting at 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Donna Smith, Secretary
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Alvin Burch, Chairman
Economic Development Commission
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