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2006-03-30 Committee Meeting~f~C~~Ud~ Minutes of the Kodiak Island Region I' ~ Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Com a ltin~ 2006 Date of meeting: March 30, 2006 BOROUGH CLERK'S OFFICE Time: 11:55 a.m. Place: Best Western Kodiak Inn Harbor Room Members present: Mark Anderson -First National Bank Alaska; Carolyn Floyd -City of Kodiak; Mary Reft - Karluk Tribal Council; Murphy Forner, Jessica Deguzman -ERA Aviation; Rick Lindholm -Kodiak Island Housing Authority; Jim Nagan -Kodiak Area Native Association; Matt Moir -Alaska Pacific Seafoods; Rick Gifford -Kodiak Island Borough; Marvin Bartleson -City of Port Lions; Jackie Herter, Robin Brewster -Kodiak Reporting and Transcription; Jeff Stephan -United Fishermen's Marketing Association; Jimmy Ng -Kodiak Island Healthcare Foundation; Linda Getz -City of Ouzinkie; Norm Wooten -Kodiak Chamber of Commerce Staff: Debora King -Kodiak Chamber of Commerce Guests: Roberta Townsend-Vennel -Kodiak Island Housing Authority; Woody Koning - Kodiak Island Housing Authority Approval of Minutes: Moved by Carolyn Floyd, seconded by Jimmy Ng to approve minutes of the December 2005 CEDS Committee meeting. Carried. Roberta Townsend-Vennel, Woody Koning -Kodiak Archipelago Rural Regional Leadership Forum - An Overview: Woody introduced the project, which is a form of open democracy of rural residents of the Kodiak Island Borough working together to ensure survival of their communities. The forum of engaged community members first developed their community plans then met on a regular basis to follow through on community plan implementation. The intent of the forum was to develop strength of rural regional voice through thoughtful, facilitated forums. The project came about through the Kodiak Island Housing Authority needing along-range housing plan. This led to outreach in the communities for input. KIHA has committed to supporting the program through 2008. Robbie presented a power point presentation outlining the project (see attached). A meeting of the rural communities will be held at Kodiak College in May. Economic Development Report: Presented and reviewed. 1€A~1~€ ~~I~AND BOROUGH ~I,~~I'~'S OFFICE Sub-Committee Reports: ~t~~t To: 1. Kodiak Branding and Marketing Committee - N/A ~~~l~~l~f-~-~YOR v 2. 'tourism - N/A ~~f~.~~~~©THER 3. Utilities - N/A 4. Fisheries - Matt Moir: A and B season pollock finished last week. The state water pacific cod fishery closed yesterday -went longer than last year. Jig season will continue through May. Black cod and halibut are open now - duite a few plants running halibut. Couple of plants are running sole and arrowtooth -probably go through sometime in May. Herring starts mid April. Next week there is a NPFMC meeting in Anchorage -two largest issues are Amendment 85 -Bering Sea cod sector split, and Amendment 80 -full rationalization of the catcher processor sectors in the Bering Sea. Regarding the purchase of Ocean Beauty by Trident: Alaska Pacific is smaller than both of these companies. Consolidation is happening in many businesses -transportation, agriculture, banking. Hopes that Kodiak doesn't end up with only two or three large processors -which is not good for the community at large, processing workers or fishermen. However, when Trident purchased Norquest a couple of years ago, Norquest was allowed to operate as its own subsidiary -Ocean Beauty offers lots in terms of distribution -probably more changes in distribution/administration/sales. Hopefully there will be little impact in terms of merging within our community. There are significant differences between the 2 plants -Ocean Beauty is one of the largest salmon plants in the State, Trident's operation is one of the largest groundfish operations in the state. - ,Teff Stephan: Just finished up a meeting with several local Bering Sea cod fishermen - significant concern regarding sector split that will be addressed at the Council meeting next week. Most participate in the catcher vessel sector -both over and under 60 feet. Very concerned about the merger between Trident and Ocean Beauty because of the reduced number of plants in town over the years. Concentration of economic power and control may end up in a fewer number of hands. These purchases are made to increase efficiency and we may see some impacts on employment and purchases of secondary products. There may be some impacts to the harvesters in terms of freedom of competitiveness in the industry. Recently Kodiak hosted a Crab Enhancement workshop during Comfish. Several scientists and technologists from around the world were in attendance. They are experts in crab aquaculture enhancement and rehabilitation rearing. They looked at potential opportunities for crab enhancement in the Kodiak area. Thank you to the City of Kodiak and the Kodiak Island Borough for funding a major portion of this workshop. Question regarding the next step in the process. Given Brad Stevens departure there is a fear that the local pilot program that focuses on crab enhancement will not survive. We need continued funding for the project -preferably from the industry -similar to that of the Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Association. 5. Transportation -Murphy Forner: Murphy introduced Jessica Deguzman, also with ERA Aviation. There are major changes being made at the Kodiak Airport. There is no more lease lots available in the general aviation area. There is a new hangar building being built ,just off the highway. The old Mark Air building is being refurbished -may be open by late summer. The 24-hour parking is becoming privatized and as of May 1", there will be a charge for long-term parking. DOT is expanding fencing off some areas. Buskin River Inn has been sold and will be marketed under a prominent chain in the near future. The airline schedule will increase to 10 flights per day from Anchorage -ERA is adding an additional Hight. Board Comments: .Tackie Herter: Thanks to Robbie for her presentation, especially the comment on the small, high quality, buying direct markets. May be looking at expanding her work to the villages. Rick Gifford: Thanks to Robbie for her presentation and recognition of all of her hard work. The City and Borough reps were in Juneau to talk to legislators, etc and hosted a reception that was very well attended. Top projects for the borough are school funding, school bond projects, borough hill projects and outlying school building projects. Construction costs have sky rocketed due to increased fuel costs, materials, etc. and additional funding is required for projects that cost estimates were based on formulas that are no longer realistic. Additional funding for seismic projects is required - FEMA has been approached as well as the State. Over $3 million required for seismic repair. Discussed revenue sharing, PERS and TRS costs rising. RFP put out for architectural services for all the borough hill projects. A RFP will be going out for the new AK Dept of Fish and Game building on Near Island. The borough received $1.25 million for this project and will continue to lobby for additional funding. The budget process will begin in April -the largest part of the budget is school funding. Carolyn Floyd: Revenue sharing was a major topic discussed with the legislators. Rising costs of PERS and TRS also discussed. Discussed future funding for the new boat lift, new ferry terminal that is to be developed -recommended various locations, site not yet chosen. Budget process to begin soon. Linda Getz: Training and development of community business plan in Ouzinkie is well underway. Jim Nagan has been assisting the community with a grant application for a new clinic - has been transferred to the Ouzinkie Tribal Council. The harbor access project, through the Denali Commission has also been transferred to the tribal council. Funding sources are being sought for road resurfacing, commercial fish smoking building. The city is in Phase III of the water sewer project. Received funds for a water tower and water treatment plant. The Ouzinkie Community Holding Corporation is the community IFQ organization and is seeking funding to purchase additional IFQs. Ouzinkie has a wind tower that gathers data -looking to add that to the hydro and generator to assist with fuel costs. 1~'(ark Anderson: Recently spent some time in Sitka during the herring fishery. He has some ideas for economic development that he will share at a later time. ~`orm Wooten: Just finished a successful Comfish, especially the forums and gubernatorial debate. The crab enhancement workshop fit in well with the fisheries policy forum. April 14 the Chamber will host a forum on the Oil Tax Negotiations -Senator Gary Stevens will be the key speaker. On May 6`h the Chamber will host the annual McDonalds, Subway Clean-up Day. The Kodiak Crabfest will be held from May 25 - 29`x'. The theme for this year is "Rockin' the Rock." ,Jimmy Ng: The Hospital Master Plan will be available to the community within the next few weeks and for acceptance by the Kodiak Island Borough. Based on that plan, schematic designs will be developed for the new community health center. As for missile defense, the launch has been moved from mid-May to July. The people who come in for the launches should be targeted as specific customers. Fiber optics should be operational by late fall 2006. Rick Lindholm: All is excellent. Jim Nagan: He and Darron Scott participate on an SWAMC alternative energy task-force committee -goal is "diesel free in the villages by 2025." The village of Old Harbor new health clinic should be open by mid-May, construction of a new clinic in Port Lions is next. Marvin Bartleson: The construction of the clinic in Port Lions has just begun. The road project will begin shortly. The tree cutting and fencing around the dump is underway. Funding is in price for the water tower and water treatment plant. Renovations going on with the oil tank farm. Uebora King: Thanks to Robbie and Woody for their presentation and welcome to Jessica. Next Meeting• TBD Adjournment: 1:30 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT CEDS Committee Meeting March 30, 2006 ~~~~o~~ APR - 7 X406 Kodiak College Advisory Council: I continue to sit as president of the K i~( ~~~~ council. We are presently working on a marketing campaign to heighten the visa i i hc-ee been asked to participate on a review committee for the General Business program at the University of Alaska Anchorage. We will be meeting next month to review the program. Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference: I attended the SWAMC annual meeting in January. Several resolutions were passed including support for the Community Dividend Program, the formation of the A1~-ska Energy Research and Development Program, Energy Loan Fund and Alaska Renewable Portfolio Standard, full funding of the Power Cost Equalization Program, full funding of the Alaska seafood program through ASMI and a request for NPFMC Consideration of Community Concerns in the Pending Gulf of Alaska Rationalization Program. The SWAMC board of directors will be having their annual retreat in Kodiak in June. Kodiak Branding and Marketing Committee• We are presently working without a Project Manager, so I have assumed that role on a temporary basis. I am working on a budget revision to our last grant to reflect the realities of the program. We will be making a funding proposal to Alaska Fisheries Marketing Board for additional funding to continue and expand the program. Dave Kaplan and Stephan Quinth are going to be featuring Star of Kodiak/Wild Source salmon at 5 venues in Minnesota during April. They are combining the promotion of their documentary "Deadly Passion" with promotion of wild Kodiak salmon. GOA Groundfish Rationalization Task Force: I have been participating in the meetings and will continue to monitor the direction of the task force. Alaska Marine Highway System Survey The survey and data entry has been completed. Together with Quentin Fong and Pam Foreman, the data is being analyzed and a report should be ready for the public in April. Threshold. Inc: I continue to sit on the board of directors for Threshold. We have hired a new Recycle Plant Manager and a new Vocational Services Manager. The annual McDonalds/Subway community clean-up day is scheduled for May 6 and Threshold will be in attendance collecting used electronic equipment. CEDS Update: I will be beginning this process earlier this year and I'm looking forward to working with Robbie Townsend-Vennel and meeting with village leaders at the Rural Leadership Forum. This venue will give me a great opportunity for input from the outlying communities in the CEDS process. p ~~~o~~ APIA - 7 2000 Kodiak Archipelago Rural Reg Iona I Leadership Foru BOROUG CLERK'S OFFICE Kodiak Archipelago Rural Regional Leadership Forum • A forum of open democracy of rural residents of the Kodiak Island borough • Working together to ensure the survival of their communities 1 The Project • Community Planning Forums - Forum of engaged community members: • First developed their community plans Who meet on a regular basis to follow through on community plan implementation. The Project • Rural Regional Leadership Forum - Develop the strength of the rural regional voice through thoughtful, facilitated forums. z Funding and Support Team Kodiak Island Housing Authority - Recognized a need that deep community planning would provide direction to service agencies - Executive Director . Marty shuravloff - Project Director . Woody Koning - Financial support in place through June of zoo8 The Faci I itator Robbie Townsend Vennel - In Kodiak since ~q8q - CPA - [iusiness Planner - Trained Facilitator through the Mindell Process Work Facilitator Training Programs Community Planning Forums • Community Plans - Community Vision, Goals and Action Plans to achieve goals - Driven by Denali Commission Requirements • Must contain: - Comprehensive Community Description - Community Work product - A description of the Planning Process - ALL Community Work product must demonstrate that it is based on community input and comment. 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Community Planning Forums Plans are community documents of self- determination - Used as a tool to obtain funding for identified goals and projects - Used as part of the rural planning component in the Borough Comprehensive Planning Update Community Plans ARE NOT Alaska State Statute defined Comprehensive Ptans that focus on Land Use Planning Community of Port lions Vizion we.,m n sr.,en. i~r~.,ni,v ,~,,.,~ ~~ ,n~ „<, w.,~, ,'aa, w., ~,,,~., su~s~s ~~ lilectvl•~ - me lc r~~ : nn~~4in,. .. _,"-.. ... r.~--.,..__y '~~1 c~~nn~in~i.. ~ "~ 1i~n ,~~, _____ ~n,:_,. ,~~,.,.~. _ _ _ in,o~<a~ls.~~n;~,. ,~,~e, 4 Community Plans • Process - Community Surveys - Community work sessions t0 • develop issues list based on community survey • define vision • set goals • Develop action plans - Development of a Teen Vision that was presented to the community - Each plan has over 500 hours of community leadership and volunteer time in community work product - Facilitator spent on average ~5 workdaysin each community Sixth Goal Category Priority Health and Public Safety Status of Rural Community Plans • KIHA Member Communities • Larsen [iay - October zoo4 • Old Harbor -May zoos • Port Lions - March zoo6 . Akhiok - April zoo6 Slit Go a Cale o Pro H ALTH A UBLIC SA Ty io06 ooB r E.wYi.fit Phre lee New clinic drill sndt Ebro R: Aewew rd Implemm[ waist, New Clinic rtiWkroaa Part dc+ebp Pat lion Part Norm ,. Iviwte new Iioru ~idenu. He+lth Cue P6n. HW WCue YrlLLsee clink pryect. ~^~ r..E~-u.t wlt~a,~ ~w ~silJle w dmr pdicy M~..r ~~. ... w~n.t Tlw Conk ~ r ~' ~Y 10(f'h I i xa g t V!i'r'W°Pst I:r. law entacev¢nt a,d Padk ulih wrana idmWied v Iapkmait Wentified Mpavnenn awl Enngency Rrpaue Pl.n. ~s^r A... np avd SKY RaP°r°e ErIFs~ P..Ha Pbn Updsocd. t4Fsq•..i Err ~.~ 5 Status of Rural Community Plans • Non KIHA Member Communities - Chiniak; were in process, pending the [iorough Comprehensive Planning Process - Karluk: no current community planning - Ouzinkie: In process. • Initial funding provided by Ouzinkie Tribal Council. • Additional funding required to complete the plan. Request has been made to the Kodiak Island [iorough for support. Kodiak Archipelago Rural Regional Leadership Forum • Taking the Community Planning Forums to the next level - Facilitated work sessions thatfiocus on developing the Kodiak Archipelago Rural Regional Voice - Every voice is equal, the earliest form of democracy - Agenda determined from Forum to Forum - Organized in October of zoos 6 Who is the Kodiak Rural Regional Leadership Forum ? • Forum Member Communities - Akhiok - Chiniak - Karluk - Larsen [iay - Old Harbor - Ouzinkie - Port Lions Who is the Forum? • Meets three times a year in October, February and May for 3 to 4 days. • Must be a resident of one of the member rural communities • Invitation only based on participation as documented by sign-in sheets at: - Community Planning Forums - Prior Regional Forums 7 Who is the Forum? Forum members invite identified community partners. These have included: - Kodiak Island l3orough - Kodiak Island Borough School District - Kodiak Island Housing Authority - Duncan Fields and the Gulf of Alaska Coastal Communities Coalition - Kodiak College, its Director and Faculty - Dartmouth College, Minority Owned [iusiness Program - State of Alaska RU QA Program - Kodiak Area native Association Seven Components of the Rural Regional Vision • Community and People • Governance • Education • Environment • Health and Public Safety • Economic Development • Community Infrastructure a ~_ ._,,h, 8 Community and People • Emphasis on -Culture - Religious Foundation - Strength - Support of Communities Coming Together Community and People • Akhiok - Has created a formal Community Planning Forum that meets on a monthly basis for plan implementation. 9 Governance Vision and Goals focus on building excellence in internal governance in each community through: - Reinforced and supported leadership commitment - Significant underfunding of local municipal government - Education - Involving Middle and High School Students in governance and planning. Governance In Akhiok, Larsen [iay, Old Harbor and Port Lions Tribal Councils and City Councils have been formally identified as a collaborative working team Ouzinkie took a step forward and have formed a separate non- profit, SIDCO, that brings together the Village Corporation, Tribal Council and City Council 10 Education • Visions and Goals focus on: - integrated education opportunities for all community residents - provide for increased educational access All communities see increased and integrated educational access as a foundation necessity for economic development success. Education • Strong concerns expressed in all community plans regarding the quality of K-1i rural education - The Forum took on creating a rural education strategy that will be completed in the May forum. • Increased Adult Education Access - Is now a component of the Kodiak College Strategic Plan. 11 Environment • t3eauty of Environment was the highest rated community asset in all community surveys. • Visions and Goals focus on proactive relationships with regulatory authorities and balancing economic development with subsistence. =1--_ Environment • Larsen [3ay - Bear Proof Dump Fencing Project -_ t,_ _ ~ r.~ - . _ 12 Health and Public Safety • Health - Equal and Increased Access to Health Care - Loca I Access to Behavioral Health - Providing Local Elders' Assisted Living Care • Public Safety - Enhance Public safety such as: • Current VPSO program • Fire Fighting • Emergency Response Tea m Health and Public Safety • Old Harbor - Creation of the Old Harbor Care Team and the Old Harbor Culture Center to address at-risk youth. ~3 Healthy Rural Communities mean a more prosperous Kodiak • Rural Communities support businesses located in Kodiak, 2(H11 Distressed CommunAics including: ~°" ~PQ1°" - Merchants ..::..........._ - Rural Transportation services ..... - Economic Development Partners li, - Education Service Partners ~ •...._,.~ :.,. . - Health Care Services - Food and Lodging • Through support of Kodiak Businesses and partners, rural communities assist in keeping the local dollars circulating. Focus On Rural Economic Development • It's all about location! • Twofold Approach on Projects that: - Create New and Enhance Existing Economic Development - Lower the Cost of Living in our Rural Communities • Denali Commission requires discussion on future economic growth ~4 Create New and Enhance Existing Rural Economic Development • Fisheries • Tourism • Medical and [iehavioral Health Services • Development of locally available plants with high nutritional and medicinal qualities • Small wood processing facilities for north end communities with trees Economic Development • Ouzinkie - Spruce Island Development Corporation (SIDCO) - ANA SEDS Grant Project in partnership with Kodiak College • Six industry intensives with industry experts • Result in Economic Development Plan for the Community • The college may be taking this to Old Harbor and Port Lions in the next academic year ~5 Cost of Living • Transportation • Cost of Electricity Transportation; Access is everything • New Dock Facilities • New or Improved Small [coat Harbor Facilities • Increased Access to the State of Alaska Marine Highway System • Developing rural cooperatives for: - Fuel Purchases - Attracting a replacement for Western Pioneer ~6 Electricity • Cost of Power significantly higher in our rural communities then Kodiak, with the exception of Port Lions - Need for cheaper power - And greater power capacity Electricity • Akhiok - New generator on line • Old Harbor - OH NC working with AVEC on hydro project. • Port Lions - Will be installing flow- meter todetermine hydro feasibility • Forum - Alternative Energy Working Group 17 Community [3uildings • Multi-Use Buildings - Offices for City and Tribal Governments • CIInICS • Gym and Playground Improvements • Teacher Housing Kodiak Archipelago Rural Reg ions I ~eadersh i p Foru m • May zoo6 - Complete Education Strategies - [iegin Economic Development Process • October X006 - Complete regional economic development strategies - [iegin Leadership Training Initiatives 1$ Kodiak Rural Regional Leadership Foru m • Questions and Comments? Kodiak Archipelago Rural Regional Leadership Forum • Thank you for allowing us to present to you today ~q