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2006-02-09 Work SessionMANAGER'S COMMENTS CLERK'S COMMENTS MAYOR'S COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS ASSEMBLY WORK SESSION February 9, 2006 — 7:30 p.m. Borough Conference Room AGENDA CITIZENS' COMMENTS (limited to three minutes per speaker) " ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 1. Kodiak Branding and Marketing Committee (Taste of Kodiak) — Pam Foreman 2. Update on School Bond Projects 1 1 }x)\ o' cb./A ( 3. Investment Ordinance - Changing the Types of Instruments the Borough can Invest in and the Investments Allowed in the Facilities Fund. 4. Teleconference Ordinance - to Provide for Teleconferencing During Assembly Meetings. PACKET REVIEW Ordinance No. FY2006 -07 Rezoning US Survey 3471 Lot F1 FROM RR -1 Rural Residential One Zoning TO RNC- Rural Neighborhood Commercial.(P &Z Case 03 -020) Proposed Woodland Acres Paving Assessment District. Resolution No. FY2006 -28 Initiating the Woodland Acres Paving Assessment District to Pave Auk Circle, Coho Circle, Curlew Way, Gull Drive, Harlequin Court, Patrick Court, Plover Way, Puffm Circle, Puffm Drive, Sean Circle, Sea Quail Way, Shearwater Way, Teal Way, and Wolverine Way. ON LEAVE Resolution No. FY2006 -29 Determining to Proceed With the Proposed Woodland Acres Paving Assessment District and Authorizing Staff to Determine the Approximate Cost to Pave the Roads Within the District. Resolution No. FY2006 -30 Supporting the Draft Revision to the Kodiak Island Borough's Coastal Management Plan Appointment to the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council. 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M 06, be / C . D &'. 5. aro // fila 1 8. lc 61 /7 de-e-- hl ,5) 10. 11. 12. teh./ V 13. 14. 15. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH WORK SESSION MEETING Work Session Meeting of: l esk Taste of Alaska /Kodiak An opportunity at the Alaska Media Road Show September 18, 2006 New York, NY The Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) hosts the Alaska Media Road Show each fall. The Road Show brings travel writers and editors together in one place to meet with travel industry businesses and visitor bureaus from around Alaska. In 2005, ATIA introduced the idea of an event called "Taste of Alaska" that was very well received by the journalists and editors. The event provides an opportunity for 4 businesses or communities around the state to feature a local chef (or two) and his or her signature dish. This year, Road Show is going to New York City - the media and publishing capitol of the U.S. In addition to the 30 to 35 writers and editors participating in Road Show, ATIA anticipates that another 100 + of New York's travel and food media will attend the Taste of Alaska reception, to be held at the Metropolitan Club. This is a great opportunity for Kodiak to show off some of our wonderful seafood. Kodiak participation in last year's Road Show was made possible through joint funding from the Borough and the City of Kodiak. The seafood for the event was donated by Alaska Fresh. Alaska Media Road Show Some background information The success of Alaska Media Road Show is not only in the high caliber of journalists who attend the event, but it also is the ongoing return on investment and publicity generated by afterward. Since the event began in 2002, Alaska and Road Show participants have been featured on: • The front page of MSNBC.com /Frommer's Budget Travel • The cover of National Geographic Traveler • The syndicated column "Taking the Kids" by Eileen Ogintz, which has run in 25 national newspapers including the Los Angeles Times, the Kansas City Star and Miami Herald • As a major feature in Outside magazine • As part of a round -up story in National Geographic Adventurer ❖ In Country Living magazine ❖ In a major feature story in MotorHome magazine • As part of one of four segments on KING -TV's Northwest Backroads (the Seattle NBC affiliate) • Travel + Leisure • Town & Country Travel • Coastal Living Magazine • A 30- minute special broadcast on WGN -TV, Total PR Value to date: $1.7 million Total Budget: $200,000 Return on Investment to date: 8.5 to 1 Alaska Media Road Show New York Sponsorship Levels Media Reception /Taste of Alaska 4 @$8,000 /each • Chef to serve regional dish (dish to be approved by ATIA)* • Full page ad in event directory • Signage at entry to reception venue • Table tent on chef table • Recipe card on chef table • Promotional material in convention bag *Each sponsor will be responsible for providing airfare and accommodations for their chef, at the negotiated AMRS rate. Food (ingredients) and facilities will be provided as part of the sponsorship. Continental Breakfast Sponsorships 2 @$3,000 /each • Sponsor recognition at door • 1/2 page ad in event directory • Table tents on buffet • Promotional material in convention bag Lunch Sponsorship 2 @$10,000 /each • Personalized menu with sponsor logo(s) • Verbal recognition at the event • Full page ad in event directory • Signage at entrance to lunch venue • Table top recognition • Promotional material in convention bag rl See Alaska as Others See Alaska Travel writer shares promise of th Alaska Media Road Show. T ourism today is a global sea o travel products ranging from llama treks to tropical cruises from 500 - year -old cathedrals to th Great Wall of China. How can Alaska stand out in a marketplace that be- comes more crowded and competitive each year? Thanks to the Alaska Travel Indus- try Association's annual Alaska Me- dia Road Show the state's touri industry is harvesting the power of "free ink," another name for editorial coverage that can't be bought at any price. Here's how it works. Once a year, about 40 select journalists are flown to a resort/conference center for an intense schedule of wining, dining and a fast -paced day of one -on -one interviews with members of ATIA. Once sold on Alaska by their brief appointments at the Road Show, journalists schedule trips to the Great Land. They write firsthand feature ar- ticles about their experiences, sending a personal "I've been there" message to their readers. The articles appear in newspapers and magazines worldwide and, because writers are paid by their publishers, there is no cost to destina- tions for this coverage (although des- tinations may pay the travel expenses of writers whose publishers don't 40 t www. akbizmag. co f provide them with expense accounts What's not to love about this wi , win scenario? Editorial coverage h e clout, credibility and inestimable r sidual value. Readers believe wh they read, clip it, save it, pass it alon Feedback from newspaper features m come in for weeks; from magazines f months. A mention in a guidebook can benefit a destination for years. $9.2 IIMILLION RETURN Tne m ree -year return on investment from the Road Show is $9.2 million, es- timates Jennifer Thompson, vice presi- dent for public relations at Bernholz and Graham in Anchorage. Although editorial attention can be fickle and it may be up to a year before a feature makes its way through the editorial pipeline, tourism professionals find press relations to be one of the most inexpensive marketing mallets = =g r„auers in their toolbox. Participating as partners (i.e. ATIA members who paid $2,750 plus their personal expenses to attend AMR) this year for the first time were Jan and Jim Thurston of the Alaska Center for Creative Renewal in Halibut Cove. `I'11 be back next year to build on this year's experiences," says Jan. "I know hese things take time.' 111 • Alaska Business Monthly • BY, JANET GROENE Among journalists attending was Stanton Patty, who has deep Alaska roots and a journalism career that spans more than 50 years. His news- paper features about Alaska appear in publications including, the Dallas Morning News, Seattle Times Portland Oregonian, San Francisco Chronicle and many others. The woman (left) is Susan Hauser, a freelance writer from Portland, Ore. ). John Quinley, assistant regional n- director for the National Park Ser- as vice, remembered, "In 2004, I talked e- to managing editor Tim Woody at about the upcoming 25th anniver- . sary of the Alaska Lands Act, which a established 10 new national park or units in Alaska. He liked the idea, as- signed a writer, and the story ra in the December /January (2005/2006) issue of Alaska magazine. "Another story that was developed at Road Show 2003 was with Stan Patty," recalls Quinley. "H spend part of his teenage years at a gold mine that would eventually become part of the National Park System. The idea was for Stan to go back with a writer and photographer, talk about those years, what had changed and what stayed con- stant. Alaska Magazine liked the idea, and we put together the visit in T 2004. Six months later, they J a really nice story and photo spread." The 2005 AMR was held at the posh Four Seasons Whistler in British Co- lumbia. The 2004 event was held in an equally impressive resort near Seattl Next year's Road Show will be held in a lavish venue in Manhattan. ATIA pays for journalists' air tickets, airport transfers and two nights' lodging with g roup meals. Incidentals and other January 2006 travel expenses are at their own expense. "The 2005 Alaska Media Road Show had a $190,000 line in the asso- ciation's FY06 (this year's) budget and [ believe we had a $35,000 line in the FY05 (last year's) budget for planning and deposits," reports ATIA's commu- nications director Dave Worrell. "That gives us a total cost over two years of $225,000. We also rely on sponsorships and partner fees to help the budget. Revenue (for the 2005 AMR) should be about $125,000." APPOINTMENT TIME Last year's 40 attending journalists were given a list of 37 participating ATIA members, with each writer expected to make at least 15 appointments out of a possible 25 time slots. Writers are invited months ahead of time, confirmed, then given a password to a dedicated Web site. Online, writers can request appointments with partners and partners can request to meet writ- ers whose publications or specialties mesh best with their own marketing goals. Matches are made at the Web site and partners also can issue invita- tions directly to journalists via e-mail. Because some journalists focus only on cruises, fishing, ecotourism, the arts or some other interest, there were many "perfect matches." Once the perfect matches are sched- uled, other time slots are filled in. The day is divided into 25 writer - partner appointment periods of 15 minutes each, two 15- minute breaks and a 75- minute lunch break. Each partner is allotted a few chairs and a table to display collateral materials. Most bring a laptop computer to show slides of their destination. Usually, partners gave writers a press kit containing press releases, background - ers and an image CD. " It's always great to have press kits for the destinations we it all home," observesJanna Graber, man- aging editor of Go World Travel magazine. "It's really appreciated that the Alaska Media Road Show provided boxes and shipped our press kits home for us." A GALA AFFAIR Fairbanks, Kenai and Anchorage. Ce- lebrity chefs from HAL and various Alaska communities prepared their signature dishes, dazzling journalists with such specialties as maple - glazed salmon, shrimp in anisette and crab - stuffed rouladen of beef. Guests were greeted with champagne; an open bar provided additional drinks. Alaska Railroad hosted a sumptu- ous, four- course luncheon where Susan Kiger, director of sales and marketing, spoke briefly about its GoldStar service. The closing dinner, hosted by ATIA, MAKE YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION A LASTING IMPRESSION With beautiful reception furniture from Jesper. Quality craftsmanship. Affordable pricing. Call us today for your free design consultation Browse our web store 24 hours a day at: www.scanhome.com 907.562.6911 • 1.800.478.SCAN • Olympic Center 36th & Arctic • Anchorage The 2005 Alaska Media Road Show opened with a gala Taste of Alaska re- ception, hosted by Holland America Line and the CVBs of Kodiak Island, www.akbizmag.com • Alaska Business Monthly • January 2006 showcased the National Park Service Alaska Region. Over fondue at the posh Fairmont Chateau Whistler, journalists were given an update on Alaska's na- tional parks by Anchorage-based John Ouinley. More than 2.2 million visi- tors enter Alaska's national parks each year, cited Quinley who announced NPS news, including $30 million in up- grades at Denali, the restoration of the Kennicott mine buildings at Wrangell - St. Elias, a new waterfront facility at Seward and a new visitor center at Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords. 41 Some ATIA partners such as Alaska Sea Adventures Yacht Tours, Major Marine Tours, Phillips Cruises & Tours and Rust's Flying Service /K2Aviation purchased individual booths. Many of ATIA's other members were represented within larger groups such as conven- tion & visitors bureaus from Anch age, Fairbanks, Haines, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan, Kodiak Island, Mat -Su and Unalaska/Port of Dutch Harbor. Tour- ism North, a consortium of Alaska and Canadian destinations, represented its many members. Other regional tourism groups attending included the Kenai Peninsula and Alaska's Southwest. "The Alaska Travel Industry Associa- tion has more than 1,000 member busi- nesses," says Dave Worrell. "We can't take them all with us to the Road Show, although I'd love to. (Participation) is lar gely self- selecting: those partners who recognize the value, have the budget to attend, and those who have aproduct that can benefit from media coverage. They also have to register early —we always have a waiting list The majority of ourpartners at Road Show are repeat attendees. 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Whether you're looking to boost productivity, reduce operating costs, or simply promote your organization in the yellow pages or on TV, GCI makes it easy. l "Every year we have a few changes in the roster," Worrell finds. "Some partners can afford to come only every other year or (they withdraw because of) changes to their business. We have added a few slots every year so more members can participate." Alaska cruise giants Princess and Hol- land America Cruises were represented. So were smaller cruise companies such as Stan Stephens Glacier Cruises (also representing Valdez), American West Steamboat Co., Cruise West, Alaska Sea Adventures Yacht Cruises and Alaska Unusual Grand Yacht Adventures. Package providers who presented their products included Alaska Discovery, Alaska Heritage Tours, Alaska Travel Adventures and Alaska Wildland Ad- ventures. In addition to Alaska Railroad, Gray Line of Alaska was on hand to tell oumalists about their wide variety of travel products. ATTRACTING MEDIA Looking back at articles that resulted from other media road shows, Anchor- age scored features in National Geo- graphic, Seattle Times, Miami Herald, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times and many other publications, according to Nance Larsen, vice president of com- munications and marketing programs at the Anchorage CVB. However, that's just "free ink" that they know about. Writers may send clips of their major features but, when travel writers are enthused about a topic, they also gen- erate buzz through brief mentions in columns, round -up stories, Web sites, tip sheets and blogs. "Working with qualified travel writers that produce stories in key publications is a great promotional benefit for our bureau," said Larsen. Note, too, that all this editorial men - was "free ink" in addition to An- rage's paid advertising. The ACVB ds $375,000 on national, state, local Internet advertising. can remember when repeat busi- was less than 20 percent," relates Odle of Alaska Travel Adventures whose day excursions include the ville Hippodrome, gold panning, e walks, Jeep and kayaking tours he Gold Creek Salmon Bake. "To- 's 30 percent," he observes, cred- such events as the Road Show in rp 2006 spreading the word that Alaska's Interior provides a vast variety of travel experi- ences beyond cruise ship ports of call. "The best press we get is from free- lance writers who experience one of our products firsthand, " says Mark Mumm, director of sales and marketing for Gray Line of Alaska "Last year, for example, we hosted a writer whose story appeared in five newspapers." Lorene Palmer's challenge as presi- dent and CEO of the Juneau Conven- tion and Visitor Bureau is to spread the word that Juneau is not just a cruise port." We get 915,000 cruise passengers each year, but only 70,000 indepen- dent visitors who arrive by air or ferry," she recognizes while telling writers that Juneau is a diverse destination with a vast backcountry. She says the city spends about $200,000 yearly on tour- ism promotion, including hosting travel writers, to bring attention to such city advantages as the new Perseverance Theater, the 10 -day jazz and classics music festival, a week -long Alaska Folk Festival, yacht charters that sail out of Juneau, and many other events that make Juneau a destination. INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE Some of the writers are old Alaska hands who come to AMR each year to see what's new in state tourism. Stanton Patty, an AMR veteran from Vancou- ver, Wash., was born and reared in Fair- banks, spent 34 years as a staffer for the Seattle Times, writes widely about Alaska and is the author of Fearless Men & Fabulous Women, a Reporter's Memoir from Alaska and the Yukon. Many others were first - timers at the event. Some had never been to Alaska. Marge Peterson, a contributing editor to AAA's Home and Away magazine with its 1.6 million circulation, says, "I learn more each time. My first Road Show was a lesson in Alaska history, culture and geography and I Learn more with each one. Making contact with key Alaska tourism providers is invaluable." The compliment is returned by many ATIA members who voice gratitude for a venue where they can meet so many journalists at once. "We can sell our en- tire community (at AMR), giving a bet- ter sense of Alaska," says Kathy Dunn of ' Tourism North. "We (ATIA members) all work together," says Alaska Railroad's public affairs officer Tim Thompson. "We need each other to be successful, and this event always results in a lot of positive press." The Road Show ends with a partner debriefing where suggestions are made to improve the next year's event. While the 2005 event was held in October, Wor- rell says, "The 2006 Alaska Media Road Show in New York will be held in mid - to late September. We plan to make it a big- ger and better event. Preliminary plans include an increase in member partners and a reception that will allow us to extend our reach to even more media representatives. And, we want to make sure that our members of all sizes have an equal chance to participate, so we've made a commitment not to increase the partner fees even though New York will be dramatically more expensive than (holding it in the Northwest). ❑ ABOUT THE AUTHOR Janet Groene is a professional travel writer whose features about Alaska have appeared in dozens of publications. Her newest books in- clude Fantastic Discounts &Deals for Anyone Over 50 (Cold Spring Press). BUILD ALASKA WITH HYUNDAI STEEL BUILT WITH HYUNDAI STEEL Steel Brothers, Mc. is Alaska's exclusi i? world class Hyundai Steel. 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Kai Wit Wild Salmon pl Thi i s my simpdfied version of a ; ecip i :rota Kodiak island. Before leav- ing Anchorage, where puffpastry neck `b•: found in supenmaiket freezers crt _.. away' a package or two for this inept sive, but very easy, oven sandwich. Experiment with different filling comhi nations and seasonings. This recipe is ideal for using leftover or canned salmon. it looks like a million dol ns but is remarkably easy. Pule pastry, cent with a biscuit cutter late 4- or 6 -inch rounds Cold, cooked salmon Haraf-faolled eggs, sliced Mircb'ed sweet onion Dried dill weed Seasoned salt 1 tin mixed algal 3 tablespoons water On half of the pastry rounds a: -.z afire a: range some saimon ir�.euG ,.l minced onion. leaving a margin around the edge of each. Sprinkle with dill weed and seasoned salt. Top with the remaining pastry rounds, sealing the edges. trip your finger in water, • slightly. wet the margins of the pas- :vies, and press gently to seal the edges completely. Using a sharp knife, :`-tit three small slits into the tops so steam. can escape. Brush each pireshlci °?. CL7�v c{l ✓ 726 Hy JANET (MENa:, F47161: ft Taste OA • �..wt...s.5 .,.. with the egg wash made with the egg and water. Balm at 400 degrees fat irve minutes, then reduce heat to 350 d and bake for another 13 min- utes or until the pastry is a crusty brown. Serve at once. Wand An$Pica lido Maple-MS Salmon a -cup orange Juice %-cup maple syrup 3 tanicspaons bai.Tairio vinegar 2 teaspoons mincer] garlic 1 tablespoon olive ail 4 wild Alaska salmon steaks er fillets Salt, freshly ground pepper to taste While the grill heats, bring the orange Mice, maple syntp. balsamic vinegar, and garlic to a boil in a small saucepan. Cook for five miuuies and then stir in the olive oil. Salt and pepper the salmon; brush generously with the glaze- and pill over medium -high heat en an oiled rack placed 5 or 6 inches above the heat until the salmon is lust cooked through. _'This should take approximately five tninutes on each side. Holland America chefs serve this with mashed Yukon Gold potatoes sea- soned with milk, unsalted butter, and coarse -grain mustard. Alaskan NOM Vint Crean Chile e it isn't easy to keep fresh herbs an hand when cruising the Alaska out- back. Freeze -dried chives are an accept- able substitute for fresh, but I don't rec- ommend substituting dried cilantro in this recipe. If you don't have fresh cilantro or parsley, use none. 4Alaska halifniit fillets or steaks 1•e mayonnaise or low•,al yogurt • wiuJ r� ;, wadi citation 1 can mild green 1 tablespoon lime Juice 1 tablespoon shopped fresh cilantro or selves loptienarl Wash any glaze off the frozen hal- ibut and pat it dry. Cook the halibut •s+ your favorite =xay,' -hen whisk together the mayonnaise or yogurt, chiles, and lime suite and spread atop the cooked fish. Sprinkle with herbs if you like. Serve with rice and wild rice and round of chilled cranberry tightly steamed frozen peas. At La velle s^ e aif'haYKS. owner - chef • Frank Eagle serves rhis sauce with rack of sahib, but it' i from so cious you'll use it on everyt ing meat to pound cake ice avant, pan cakes, and canned, fruit. This recipe makes more than a quart of sauce, but go ahead and male the full recipe. It will disappear in no nine. 6 ripe kiwis, pealed and of into small pieces 4 cups sugar 4!ia ceps water f cup lime Juice 4 teaspoons Me zest !/ -cup cornstarch In a tawny saucepan bring the kiwis, sugar, 4 cups of the water, lime )nice, and lime zest to a simmer. Stir together the cornstarch and the. remaining ;y-cup water and stir it gradually into the lime rnnxture over medium heat. When the mixture teaches the desired thickness. star adding the cornstarch mixrure. Serve hot, :warm, cold, or at room tempera tare. Reftgerate leftovers. cont/nue4 PM(.. a JAP ;LUAPV 2006 16 Fel3V -€ zk'y risk Citstere le Sunni!, the fish product sold as iiti,- tation crab or lobster, Is a boon to he motorliome cook. because it comes is vacuum packs that keep wen hi the freezer or refrigerator. There is no waste, and a pound of it can be stretched to feed a crov' Here's a big io taro to the next ground potluck that la feed up to 14 people i0 -nnace package maim, imitation crabrneat 16-ounce package pasta, such es retin! 16 ounce baton ke chop 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 green nell pepper, diced ..{,-cop alive all Medium tread cauliflower, cut into bife.size pieces '162 APP .6. 20 =:0 CNIC e -DM;Ce Lan mushrooms s, stems and pieces, well drained 2 5-oane:e Cans sliced ripe moires 16 oence jot stuffed °limrn, weii drained 16 -ounce package frozen pear: onions, thawed 1J•uunae package frozen cut green beaus, thawed 10 -nunee package frozen green peas, Mewed 6 -ounce package of Me grand cheese of your choice Coat two 9- inch- t:y -i3 -inch cassc- tole dishes . ith non-stick spray. Gut bites or flakes. the suritri into small Cook the pasta in a large pot; Brain: mix In the ketc.aup and surimi; arid set aside I a large skillet, ,tit -try the pep pers in the cif, ; adualy adding the cauliflower pieces and teauovving the pe ppers Z5 they 1ecotn crisp- tender. Ceti int stir-frying, ,::ding and remaking vegetables as they are done, until they ate all coated and not (The green beans and onions should be cr i s p- te,tideti the canned vegetables and peas need only be heated.) As the veg.. etabies tame out of the ski ; :et, acid them to the Large pat with the rodni. 0i-tee all the cooked vegetables are In the bourn with the pasta: nax gently until. everything is well co mined. Spread the inixture into the two casse- role dishes. The cissetoies can now be covered and refrigerated. When ready to eat, top with grated cheese and bake at 350 degrees until heated through. This will rake approximately 20 to 25 !ninnies if cooked immediately after preparation, but twice as long if the dishes have been re4igerated. .. ji NytyNTHLY wio*IHLY REG11R1i1GG'` s -a..$ Alaskan POUR Mowtr Invite the neighbors to share this big. batch chowder. With oyster crack- ers or picot crackers and a big salad, k's a hearty meat.. 1:4 pounds Alaskan halibut, rinsed and patted dry 4 slices bacon, out up Large onion, diced Large carrot, diced 2 large stalks celery, diced 3 indium potatoes, scr ebed and diced 1 quart chicken bratit Small bottle clam Juice rig -cop flour 3 cups water 1 teaspoon dried thyme 13 -ounce can avnporahrd milk Salt, pepper to taste Cut the fish into bite -size pieces, removing any skin or bones. !a a soup pot, fry out the bacon, gradually stir- ring in the onion, carrot, celery, and potatoes. Add the chicken broth and clam i rice; cover; and simmer over low heat until the vegetables are tender. Add the fish and cook for five ingrates. In a separate cup or howl, gradually add cold water to the flour to make a smooth paste and stir it Into the pot Cook until it thickens, then turn off the heat and stir ir, the theme arid evano- rarecl milk. Adjust seasonings and ladle into soup bowls. WQd Alaska Salmon Vim; Look for canned, smoked, wild Alaska salmon in supermarkets and specialty stores. This spread also ran be used on crackers, as a sandwich spread, or as a creamy filling for an omelet. 6Z-cloaca can smoked Alaska salmon 2 S -ennon brinks cream cheese 2 ter 3 tablespoons sweet onion, tine - fy minced r $- feaspeoa Cried dill weed Flour tortillas Drain and flake the salmon. Let the cream cheese cone to zoom tempera- ture and mix it with the salmon, onion, curd dill weed. Spread the mixture on flour tortillas; roll up; and cut in half to serve for lunch or in small slices to serve as snacks. Omelet: For each six -egg omelet you'll need 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cheese - salmon mixture. Whisk the six eggs wi0t a tablespoon of water, pour into a nonstick skillet with melted but- ter, and cook until just set. Using two teaspoons, dot half the omelet with dot- 'fops of the cream cheese mixture; fold the armlet over the cheese mixture; turn off the heat; and give the omelet a minute for the filling to melt. This makes two servings. Soirddua led Sourdough pancakes and reindeer sausage are standard Sunday breakfast fare at the year -round Sourdough Campground in •ok. The best way to acquire, sourdough starter is w ask someone w give you some of theirs. Ask how to feed and care for it at get instructions at inww.sourdoughea grourd.com. Properly nurtured, the starter keeps forever, changing subtly as a picks up new spores from the planes you Gavel. Soon you'll be using your starter in dozens of recipes and giving starters to friends you meet along the way. 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I I is ,. dilate at bookstores. t.:. tl' 'uc I' n ins boo titers. t r out II i t See ui?ar'AS lull lion at your local dealer or go on-line a www.t$irardrv.corn 2 SYSTEMS 1361 Call A an °an Clements CA 92673 The rtt7 v 7bekr, ! `foil Free. 800 .382.8.442 • Fax. 949.276.5500 Ctr 4 JAP.iljARY rOT:6 . v .:c. • All exemption forms are mailed by the assessing department in November for the next tax year. ➢ Senior citizen and Disabled veterans forms are due by 1/15 ➢ Farm use forms are due by 5/15 • Property valuation date is 1/1 per AS 29.45.110 • Personal property forms are mailed by the assessing department in January. ➢ Due date is 2/15 • Notice of value cards "assessed value of asset" are mailed by the assessing department by 3/31 per AS 29.45.170. ➢ Citizen can appeal value to the Board of Equalization for up to 30 days (on or before 4/30) per AS 29.45.190 • Certified roll is presented by the assessing department to the assembly in May. • • Assembly approves the mill rate at the beginning of June. Tax bills are mailed by finance department by 6/30. Tax assessed is considered due in full when mailed but accounts are not assessed penalty and interest until after stated payment dates have passed ➢ 8/15 and 11/15 are the payment dates if paying in two installments ➢ 10/15 is the payment date if paying in full or tax balance due is less than $50 Note: AS is an abbreviation for Alaska Statute or the State of Alaska code KIB is an abbreviation for Kodiak - an - ��- ��_�•_�__ .�� nvwax island Borough code To: Borough Mayer and all Assembly Members Through: Rick Gifford, Borough Manager From: Finance Department Re: Tax billing process Kodiak Island Borough Finance Department 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, Alaska 99615 Phone (907) 486 -9323 Fax (907) 486 -9392 February 8, 2006 To: Borough Mayor and all Assembly Members Through: Rick Gifford, Borough Manager a From: Finance Department Kodiak Island Borough Finance Department 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, Alaska 99615 Phone (907) 486 -9323 Fax (907) 486 -9392 February 8, 2006 Re: Foreclosure process • Reminder cards are sent to delinquent accounts by the finance department at the beginning of each month except for October when all balance due accounts are notified. > Interest of 1% is added each month to all delinquent accounts. > Penalty of 10% is added in October and November on delinquent accounts (One time charge only). • In the next tax year ( +1) the foreclosure publication can begin as early as January (six month's from due date) per KIB 3 20 110 > Legal notice in paper must be published thirty (30) days prior to large foreclosure insert per KIB 3.20.120 > Foreclosure insert must be run four (4) times in paper per KIB 3.20.130. > Taxpayer has thirty (30) days from last publication to file an answer /objection with the court on the Petition for Judgment of Foreclosure. • Updated certified foreclosure list is given to borough attorney for application of entry in default judgment with the court. > The judgment date as recorded begins the year of redemption on the delinquent accounts. ❖ In the next tax year (+2) finance prepares a list of unredeemed property for attorney to use in: > Ordering title report > Notifying by certified mail all known owners and lien holders of intent to enforce tax lien > Sending letters on all parcels inside of city limits to appropriate city official notifying the city of borough's intent to foreclose and take title unless city has a public use for land per AS 29.45.450. ❖ Notice of Expiration of Redemption period ad must be published four (4) times in paper no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to end year. + Notice to quit possession (vacate or leave premises) is posted on property per AS 29.45.430 i list t U s t s sent to attorney for us e in preparing deed on parcel to appropriate -•- Updated u m m S t n r cm w a..vuw .w uo..... e r.°.pa^.,:g a .......... ........ .... 1 .............. t . l ..., t ,....... official (city or borough) ❖ Property is reviewed by P &Z for possible public use by borough. If not declared needed for public use land may be sold at auction. ❖ Assembly asked to approve sale at auction or need for public use of property • Legal notices are required to be published twice (2) in three (3) public locations twenty (20) days prior land sale occurring per KIB 18.20.140. Last known property owner is notified by certified mail ❖ Prior property owner may repurchase any land held less than ten (10) years up to day before sale of asset per AS 29.45.470 •• If land sold was held by borough less than ten (10) years excess funds are remitted to prior property owner, subject to federal or state liens on land proceeds. (January ( Mail personal property filing forms -- l due 2/15 J Senior citizens and disabled veterans i claims due 1/15 (Prepare assessment roll If necessary meet with Board of Equalization (Present certified tax roll to assembly 1 Farm use exemption deadline 5/15 l (April ( (Assessment notices mailed 1 [Last day of appeals 4/30 1 June Current Tax Year (October I (November ( Following tax year Legend: (December I Assessing ISee next page Following tax year Legend: Assessing 2 years following tax year C: \Documents and Settings \Iwhiddon \Local Settings \Temporary Internet Files \OLK81A \Property Tax.xls Sections: 3.04.010 3.04.015 3.04.020 3.04.021 3.04.022 3.04.023 3.04.026 3.04.027 3.04.030 General treasury management. Authority. Permissible investments. Terms defined. Collateral requirements. Collateral safekeeping. Diversification of investments. Investment records. Deposit of school money. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ORDINANCE NO. FY 2006 -06 Introduced by Manager Gifford Requested by Assembly Drafted by Finance Director Introduced: Public Hearing: Adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AMENDING KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE CHAPTER 3.04 PUBLIC FINANCE — BUDGET SECTION 3.04.020 PERMISSIBLE INVESTMENTS SECTION 3.04.022 COLLATERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 3.04.051 FACILITIES FUND BY CHANGING THE TYPES OF INSTRUMENTS THE BOROUGH CAN INVEST IN AND CHANGING THE INVESTMENTS ALLOWED IN THE FACILITIES FUND WHEREAS, the Borough Code pertaining to investments has become dated; and WHEREAS, the list of allowed investments could be more clearly defined; and WHEREAS, collateral is not available on all investment types, only repurchase agreements and certificates of deposit; and WHEREAS, because the principal amount of the investments held in the Facilities Fund is not used for daily operations, investments can be held for a longer term and can have larger swings in value; and WHEREAS, generally, over a long period of time equities (stocks) show a greater return than government securities; and WHEREAS, because of GASB 31 the value of the Borough investments change on our general ledger even though it will not change over the life of an investment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THAT: Section 1: This ordinance is of a general and permanent nature and shall become a part of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances. Section 2: Title 3 Revenue and finance Chapter 3.04 Public Finance — Management and Accounting Section 3.04.020 Permissible investments is hereby amended as follows: Chapter 3.04 PUBLIC FINANCE — MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Ordinance No. FY2006 -06 Page 1 of 5 3.04.040 Basis of accounting. 3.04.050 Funds. 3.04.051 Facilities fund. 3.04.052 Education fund. 3.04.053 Fern Fuller fund. 3.04.056 Land sale fund. 3.04.056 Penalties. 3.04.057 General fixed assets. 3.04.060 Distribution of funds. 3.04.065 Review of service fees. 3.04.070 Post audit. 3.04.020 Permissible investments. The treasurer shall invest money only in the following types of security instruments: A. Bonds, notes, or other obligations, direct or otherwise, of the United States Government; B. Bonds and other evidence of indebtedness of the state of Alaska, or any municipality, or political subdivision of the state of Alaska; C. Savings accounts, certificates of deposit, banker's acceptances, repurchase agreements, and such other legal security instruments; or D. The Alaska Municipal League Investment Pool, Inc. made in accordance with the terms of that Pool's "Common Investment Agreement ". Section 3: Title 3 Revenue and finance Chapter 3.04 Public Finance — Management and Accounting Section 3.04.022 Collateral requirements is hereby amended as follows: 3.04.022 Collateral requirements. CD's over $ 100,000 must be collateralized at 102 %. All Ctotc and municipal Acquired for bonds and notes: 100% of Deposit 1. Alaskan issuc3 100% of morkct 2. federally guaranteed projcct notes Alaska 133UC3 100% of morkct 3. Other states (Boa rating or better) 120% of markct 1. Dircct obligations 100% of markct 2. federal agency 133UC3 100% of markct A. projcct notcs othcr 100% of markct (Ord. 82 15 O(A) (port), 1902). Santini? 4: Titles 3 Rpvpnua and finanra Chantar 1.n4 Puhlir Finannp Mananpmnnt and Accounting Section 3.04.051 Facilities fund is hereby amended as follows: 3.04.051 Facilities Fund. A. The facilities fund is established as a separate investment fund which is distinct from all other funds. The fund consists of all proceeds received from the sale of Shuyak Island property to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council. All income from the fund shall be deposited to the fund. The assembly may, by ordinance, make Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Ordinance No. FY2006 -06 Page 2 of 5 additional appropriations to the fund at any time. Any additional funds added to the fund, aside of Shuyak Island proceeds, shall become part of the fund as a whole and subject to the regulations of the facilities fund. B. The investment purpose of the Facilities Fund is qrowth through prudent investment of fund assets. Notwithstanding the objectives of the Borough policy for the investment of its operating and other funds set out in 3.04.020, the investment of the Facilities Fund assets shall be made to maintain safety of principal while maximizing total return. Investments shall be diversified to minimize the risk of loss resulting from a concentration of investments in a specific maturity, issuer, class of security financial institution or with respect to equity investments in a specific company industry or investment sector. Fund assets may be invested in the instruments and securities set out in the following: 1, United States Treasury obligations including bills, notes, bonds, and other debt obligations issued by the United States Treasury, and backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. 2. Securities issued or guaranteed by agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. Government, but not explicitly backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. 3. Securities issued or guaranteed by municipalities in the United States, rated in one of the three highest rating categories by nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO). 4. Corporate debt securities rated investment grade. 5. Asset - Backed securities rated investment grade. 6. Yankee debt (that is, U.S. dollar denominated obligations issued in the U.S. capital markets by foreign issuers) rated investment grade. 7. Mortgage- Backed Securities (MBS) and Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMO) comprising. Agency MBS investments issued by Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or the Government National Mortgage Association. CMO investments securitized by agency MBS issued by Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or the Governmental National Mortgage Association; provided that permissible CMO investments include only sequential class CMO's or type I planned amortization class CMO's. 8. Money market mutual funds regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission which comply with rule 2(a)7 and whose underlying portfolio consists of investment grade securities• and The Alaska Municipal League Investment Pool, Inc. 9. A mutual fund, which is designed to replicate the Standard and Poor's 500 Index or an ETF (Exchange Traded Funds) with the same purpose. C. Allocation of investments Allowable Maximum Minimum Percentage Percentage Requirements of Issuer of portfolio UST 100% 0 - 100% Agencies 100% 0 - 100% Bonds BBB 1n% n 25% BA's A 296 0 - 25% Repo's A 5% 0 - 25% CD's A 5% 0 - 10% Mutual Funds 10 - 25% AMLIP 0 - 50% CD's over $100,000 must be collateralized at 10296 Mutual Funds must meet all of the above requirements. Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Ordinance No. FY2006 -06 Page 3 of 5 D. The following are prohibited transactions: 1. Purchase of non - dollar securities. 2. Purchase of private placement securities. 3. Short sale of securities (the sale and settlement of a security not currently owned and a formal agreement to borrow the security to facilitate the settlement of the short sale) 4. Purchases of futures forwards or options. 5. Borrowing to leverage the return on investments. Extended settlement of securities purchases executed to facilitate or improve the efficiency of a transaction will not be considered borrowing, provided that sufficient cash equivalent securities or receivables are available to facilitate the extended settlement. In the event a security currently held in the portfolio is downgraded below investment grade the money manager shall provide written notification to the Finance Director and set forth in writing a recommended course of action. The fund may not be appropriated or spent, except as provided in this section. The earnings or principle shall at no time run or supplement the running of government except as specified in this section. +6,000,000) dollars for thc financing or construction of thc Ncor lalond ficacarch facility DE.The excess income of the fund is defined as eighty -five (85) percent of the annual investment income from the fund. The excess income of the fund is available for appropriation by the assembly in the fiscal year following the year in which the income is earned. The excess income of the fund may be appropriated only for the following purposes: 1. maintenance and repair of existing borough facilities, 2. insurance paid by the borough for borough buildings, 3. upgrade and reconstruction of existing facilities, or 4. debt service on general obligation bonds issued for facilities construction - -up to fifty (50) percent of excess may be used for this purpose. EF. A portion of the fund may be appropriated fo ordinance ratified by a two - thirds (2/ ajority of election. t r purpose only u u alified v e at a Raw a net � G. Selection of riSoi ev m a Finance rector w�i1F prepare an R P to solicit proposals from different money managers to mana %e a portion or all of the i vestments ofi the Facilities Fund. The Borough Finance Director ill evaluate the various roposals and make a recommendation to the Assembly through t Borough Manager. nev managers must meet the following minimum criteria: 1. Be a bank, insurance company, investment nagement comp v, or investment adviser as defined by the Registers nvestment A visers Act of 1940. 2. Provide historical quarterly performance numbers calculated on a time - weighted hacic hnend nn n rmmpncitn nf all fully rlierrntinn m m ary arrnhtc nf ciilar investments style, and reported net and gross of fees. 3. Provide detailed information on the history of the firm, key personnel, key clients fee schedule and support personnel. This information can be a copy of a recent Request for Proposal (RFP) completed by the money manager. 4. Clearly articulate the investment strategy that will be followed and document that the strategy has been successfully adhered to over time. Selected firms shall have no outstanding legal judgments or past iudgments, which may reflect negatively upon the firm. Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska anot r on approval of an gular or special Ordinance No. FY2006 -06 Page 4 of 5 H. Duties and responsibilities of the money manager. The duties and responsibilities of each money manager retained by the Borough include the following: 1. Managing the Borough assets under its care, custody and /or control in accordance with the objectives and guidelines set forth herein. 2. Exercising investment discretion (including holding cash equivalents as an alternative) within the objectives and guidelines set forth herein. 3. Promptly informing the Borough through the Finance Director in writing regarding all significant and /or material matters and changes pertaining to the investment of Borough assets, including but not limited to: a. Investment strategy b. Portfolio structure c. Tactical approaches d. Ownership e. Organizational structure f. Financial condition g. Professional staff h. Recommendations for guideline changes i. All legal material, SEC and other regulatory agency proceedings affecting the firm. 4. Promptly voting all proxies and related actions in a manner consistent with the long -term interests and objectives of the Borough set forth herein. The money manager shall keep detailed records of said voting of proxies and related actions and will comply with all regulatory obligations related thereto. 5. Utilize the same care, skill, prudence and due diligence under the circumstances then prevailing that experience, investment professionals acting in a like capacity and fully familiar with such matters would use in like activities for like Borough and Endowment Funds with like aims in accordance and compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations from local, state, federal and international political entities as it pertains to fiduciary duties and responsibilities. 6. Acknowledge and agree in writing to their fiduciary responsibility to fully comply with all of the objectives and guidelines set forth herein, and as modified in the future. ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THIS DAY OF 2006 1..A14.1. A IJ:.J...... "RA" "I- -1— UUllllI1 A. IYICIJCI 1, Lo1V11 , OVIVUy11 %i1CI1'. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ATTEST: Jerome M. Selby, Borough Mayor Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Ordinance No. FY2006 -06 Page 5 of 5 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ORDINANCE NO. FY 2006 -08 Introduced by Requested by Drafted by Introduced: Public Hearing: Adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AMENDING KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL CHAPTER 2.17 RULES OF THEASSEMBL SECTION 2.17.020 GENERAL RULES TO PROVIDE FOR TELECONFERENCING DURING ASSEMBLY MEETINGS Assembly Assembly WHEREAS, currently there is no provision in the Borough Code for assemblymembers to participate in assembly meetings by teleconference; and WHEREAS, Alaska Statutes 44.62.310 provides that attendance and participation at meetings by members of the govemmental body may be by teleconferencing; and WHEREAS, the assembly is desirous that assemblymembers be able to participate by teleconference during assembly meetings: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THAT: Section 1: This ordinance is of a general and permanent nature and shall become a part of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances. Section 2: Title 2 Administration and Personnel Chapter 2.17 Rules of the Assembly Section 2.17.020 General Rules is hereby amended as follows: 2.17.020 General rules. A. Public meetings: All official meetings of the assembly shall be open to the public. The journal of proceedings shall be open to public inspection. B. Quorum: Four (4) members of the assembly shall constitute a quorum. C. Absences: No member of the assembly may absent himself from any regular or special meeting of the assembly = -p .rl' se. An assemblymember who is unable to attend a meeting shall advise t clerk or the mayor = the contemplated absence and the reason for that absence. During the c urse of the m g from which the member is absent, the chair shall cause the record to reflect the - : - e of the member and whether the absence is excused by the assembly. fl Teleconferencing: Attendance participation of members of the assembly and at d5561nb1y meeti . s may be by teleconfere honic rticip. '' n by - : 1 bly mem. - is - orized during assembly meetings when an assemblvmem • : cannot physically a en a e - - OR Telephonic participation by assembly members is authorized during assembly meetings when an assemblymember is physically absent from Kodiak. Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Ordinance No. FY2006- Teleconferencing Page 1 of 2 OR < The assemblymember shall inform the Assembly of his or her wish to participate .y teleconference at a meeting prior to the teleconference. OR 2. e assem part ' • - - V • ssembly me rti in a • • t -- ec• ren e unte 3. -- An t mem teleconference Judith A. Nielsen, CMC, Borough Clerk be i pati of a quorum. . • hto the meeting. OR / -- An assemblymember participating by teleconference shall only be allowed if the meeting is held with a quorum of members physically present.. 4. -- An assemblymember participating by teleconference shall be deemed to be present at the assembly meeting and shall have the same right to participate in discussion and to vote on any matter as if physically present at the assembly meeting. The vote shall be conducted in such a manner that the public may know the vote of each person entitled to vote. All votes shall be taken by roll cal vote. An assemblymember participating by teleconference shall not be charged for any telephone costs associated with the teleconference participation. emblym= ber parti ipating by teleconference shall be chart :d for a • e co - ssoci • d with e a telec: nferen • ;t, __ _ . _ W w E. Rules of order: 'Roberts Rules of Order Current Edition" shall govem the proceedings of the assembly in all cases, unless they are in conflict with these rules. When such a conflict exists, this ordinance prevails. ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THIS DAY OF 2005 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ATTEST: Jerome M. Selby, Borough Mayor s resent Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Ordinance No. FY2006- Teleconferencing Page 2 of 2 Taste of Alaska /Kodiak An opportunity at the Alaska Media Road Show September 18, 2006 New York, NY The Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) hosts the Alaska Media Road Show each fall. The Road Show brings travel writers and editors together in one place to meet with travel industry businesses and visitor bureaus from around Alaska. In 2005, ATIA introduced the idea of an event called "Taste of Alaska" that was very well received by the journalists and editors. The event provides an opportunity for 4 businesses or communities around the state to feature a local chef (or two) and his or her signature dish. This year, Road Show is going to New York City - the media and publishing capitol of the U.S. In addition to the 30 to 35 writers and editors participating in Road Show, ATIA anticipates that another 100 + of New York's travel and food media will attend the Taste of Alaska reception, to be held at the Metropolitan Club. This is a great opportunity for Kodiak to show off some of our wonderful seafood. Kodiak participation in last year's Road Show was made possible through joint funding from the Borough and the City of Kodiak. The seafood for the event was donated by Alaska Fresh. Alaska Media Road Show Some background information The success of Alaska Media Road Show is not only in the high caliber of journalists who attend the event, but it also is the ongoing return on investment and publicity generated by afterward. Since the event began in 2002, Alaska and Road Show participants have been featured on: ❖ The front page of MSNBC.com /Frommer's Budget Travel ❖ The cover of National Geographic Traveler The syndicated column "Taking the Kids" by Eileen Ogintz, which has run in 25 national newspapers including the Los Angeles Times, the Kansas City Star and Miami Herald ❖ As a major feature in Outside magazine ❖ As part of a round -up story in National Geographic Adventurer 4• In Country Living magazine • In a major feature story in MotorHome magazine ❖ As part of one of four segments on KING -TV's Northwest Backroads (the Seattle NBC affiliate) • Travel + Leisure T • i uwn « Country Travel • Coastal Living Magazine • A 30- minute special broadcast on WGN -TV, Total PR Value to date: $1.7 million Total Budget: $200,000 Return on Investment to date: 8.5 to 1 Alaska Media Road Show New York Sponsorship Levels Media Reception /Taste of Alaska 4 @$8,000 /each • Chef to serve regional dish (dish to be approved by ATIA)* • Full page ad in event directory • Signage at entry to reception venue • Table tent on chef table • Recipe card on chef table • Promotional material in convention bag *Each sponsor will be responsible for providing airfare and accommodations for their chef, at the negotiated AMRS rate. Food (ingredients) and facilities will be provided as part of the sponsorship. Continental Breakfast Sponsorships 2 @$3,000 /each • Sponsor recognition at door • 1/2 page ad in event directory • Table tents on buffet • Promotional material in convention bag Lunch Sponsorship 2 @$10,000 /each • Personalized menu with sponsor logo(s) • Verbal recognition at the event • Full page ad in event directory • Signage at entrance to lunch venue • Table top recognition • Promotional material in convention bag TOTAL A Taste of Kodiak New York City September 18, 2006 Kodiak Branding and Marketing Committee Sponsorship Cost: Travel for one chef to New York City: Hotel and tax costs (one chef): Meals and incidentals (one chef /3 days) Budget for two chefs: Budget Sponsorship Cost: Travel (two chefs) Hotel and Tax (two chefs) Meals and Incidentals (two chefs) TOTAL $8,000.00 $800.00 $888.00 $150.00 $9,839.00 $8,000.00 $1,600.00 $1,776.00 $300.00 $11,676.00 T ourism today is a global sea of travel products ranging from llama treks to tropical cruises, from 500 - year -old cathedrals to the Great Wall of China. How can Alaska stand out in a marketplace that be- comes more crowded and competitive each year? Thanks to the Alaska Travel Indus- try Association's annual Alaska Me- dia Road Show, the state's tourism industry is harvesting the power of "free ink," another name for editorial coverage that can't be bought at any price. Here's how it works. Once a year, about 40 select journalists are flown to a resort/conference center for an intense schedule of wining, dining and a fast -paced day of one -on -one interviews with members of ATIA. Once sold on Alaska by their brief appointments at the Road Show, journalists schedule trips to the Great Land. They write firsthand feature ar- ticles about their experiences, sending a personal "I've been there" message to their readers. The articles appear in newspapers and magazines worldwide and, because writers are paid by their publishers, there is no cost to destina- tions for this coverage (although des- tinations may pay the travel expenses of writers whose publishers don't 40 See Alaska as Others see Alaska Travel writer shares promise of the Alaska Media Road Show. provide them with expense accounts). What's not to love about this win - win scenario? Editorial coverage has clout, credibility and inestimable re- sidual value. Readers believe what they read, clip it, save it, pass it along. Feedback from newspaper features may come in for weeks; from magazines for months. A mention in a guidebook can benefit a destination for years $9.2 MILLION RETURN The three -year return on investment from the Road Show is $9.2 million, es- timates Jennifer Thompson, vice presi- dent for public relations at Bernholz and Graham in Anchorage. Although editorial attention can be fickle and it may be up to a year before a feature makes its way through the editorial pipeline, tourism professionals find press relations to be one of the most inexpensive marketing mallets in their toolbox. Participating as partners (i.e. ATIA members who paid $2,750 plus their personal expenses to attend AMR) this year for the first time were Jan and Jim Thurston of the Alaska Center for Creative Renewal in Halibut Cove. "I'll be back next year to build on this year's experiences," says Jan. "I know these things take time." www.akbizmag.com • Alaska Business Monthly • BY JANET GROENE Among journalists attending was Stanton Patty, who has deep Alaska roots and a journalism career that spans more than 50 years. His news- paper features about Alaska appear in publications including, the Dallas Morning News, Seattle Times, Portland Oregonian, San Francisco Chronicle and many others. The woman (left) is Susan Hauser, a freelance writer from Portland, Ore. John Quinley, assistant regional director for the National Park Ser- vice, remembered, "In 2004, I talked to managing editor Tim Woody about the upcoming 25th anniver- sary of the Alaska Lands Act, which established 10 new national park units in Alaska. He liked the idea, as- signed a writer, and the story ran in the December /January (2005/2006) issue of Alaska magazine. "Another story that was developed at Road Show 2003 was with Stan Patty," recalls Quinley. "He spend part of his teenage years at a gold mine that would eventually become part of the National Park System. The idea was for Stan to go back with a writer and photographer, talk about those years, what had changed and what stayed con- stant. Alaska Magazine liked the idea, and we put together the visit in June 2004. Six months later. they published a really nice story and photo spread." The 2005 AMR was held at the posh Four Seasons Whistler in British Co- lumbia. The 2004 event was held in an equally impressive resort near Seattle. Next year's Road Show will be held in a lavish venue in Manhattan. ATIA pays for journalists' air tickets, airport transfers and two nights' lodging with group meals. Incidentals and other January 2006 travel expenses are at their own expense. "The 2005 Alaska Media Road Show had a $190,000 line in the asso- ciation's FY06 (this year's) budget and I believe we had a $35,000 line in the FY05 (last year's) budget for planning and deposits," reports ATIA's commu- nications director Dave Worrell. "That gives us a total cost over two years of $225,000. We also rely on sponsorships and partner fees to help the budget. Revenue (for the 2005 AMR) should be about $125,000." APPOINTMENT TIME Last year's 40 attendingjournalists were given a list of 37 participating ATIA members, with each writer expected to make at least 15 appointments out of a possible 25 time slots. Writers are invited months ahead of time, confirmed, then given a password to a dedicated Web site. Online, writers can request appointments with partners and partners can request to meet writ- ers whose publications or specialties mesh best with their own marketing goals. Matches are made at the Web site and partners also can issue invita- tions directly to journalists via e-mail. Because some journalists focus only on cruises, fishing, ecotourism, the arts or some other interest, there were many "perfect matches." Once the perfect matches are sched- uled, other time slots are filled in. The day is divided into 25 writer - partner appointment periods of 15 minutes each, two 15- minute breaks and a 75- minute lunch break. Each partner is allotted a few chairs and a table to display collateral materials. Most bring a laptop computer to show slides of their destination. Usually, partners gave writers a press kit containing press releases, background - ers and an irnage CD. " It's always great to have press kits for the destinations we cover, but there's just no way one can carry - 11 it 1. " .d.s.....,.... T......., G .. .w avLaucs, man- aging editor of Go World Travel magazine. "It's really appreciated that the Alaska Media Road Show provided boxes and shipped our press kits home for us." A GALA AFFAIR The 2005 Alaska Media Road Show opened with a gala Taste of Alaska re- ception, hosted by Holland America Line and the CVBs of Kodiak Island, Fairbanks, Kenai and Anchorage. Ce- lebrity chefs from HAL and various Alaska communities prepared their signature dishes, dazzling journalists with such specialties as maple - glazed salmon, shrimp in anisette and crab - stuffed rouladen of beef. Guests were greeted with champagne; an open bar provided additional drinks. Alaska Railroad hosted a sumptu- ous, four - course luncheon where Susan Kiger, director of sales and marketing, spoke briefly about its GoldStar service. The closing dinner, hosted by ATIA, EDROOM • FUTON Browse our web store 24 hours a day at: www.scanhome.com 907.562.6911 • 1.800.478.SCAN • Olympic Center 36th & Arctic • Anchorage MAKE YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION A LASTING IMPRESSION With beautiful reception furniture from Jesper. Quality craftsmanship. Affordable pricing. Call us today for your free design consultation. www.akbizmag.com • Alaska Business Monthly • January 2006 showcased the National Park Service Alaska Region. Over fondue at the posh Fairmont Chateau Whistler, journalists were given an update on Alaska's na- tional parks by Anchorage-based John Ouinley. More than 2.2 million visi- tors enter Alaska's national parks each year, cited Quinley who announced NPS news, including $30 million in up- grades at Denali, the restoration of the Kennicott mine buildings at Wrangell - St. Elias, a new waterfront facility at Seward and a new visitor center at Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords. 41 Some ATIA partners such as Alaska Sea Adventures Yacht Tours, Major Marine Tours, Phillips Cruises & Tours and Rust's Flying Service /K2Aviation purchased individual booths. Many of ATIA's other members were represented within larger groups such as conven- tion & visitors bureaus from Anchor- age, Fairbanks, Haines, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan, Kodiak Island, Mat -Su and Unalaska/Port of Dutch Harbor. Tour- ism North, a consortium of Alaska and Canadian destinations, represented its many members. Other regional tourism Hazardous Waste Disposal Services Hazardous and Non - Hazardous Waste Disposal RCRATSCA Hazardous Solidification Bloremediation Macroencapsulation CERCLA Approved Solar Evaporation Bulk Caustic Asbestos Non -TSCA Non - Hazardous POL Soils Turnkey Remedial Services Bulk Marne Transportation Rail Transportaton Ov er- the -road Transportation Project Management Complete Logistical Oversight Complete U.S- & Canadian Manifesting For more intormation contact: Mike Holzschuh: (425) 825 -2004 email: mholzschuh @vvm.com For Waste Disposal Service in Alaska Think Green -Think Waste Management Cisco SYSTEMS 907.562.3644 groups attending included the Kenai Peninsula and Alaska's Southwest. "The Alaska Travel Industry Associa- tion has more than 1,000 member busi- nesses," says Dave Worrell. "We can't take them all with us to the Road Show, although I'd love to. (Participation) is largely self - selecting: those partners who recognize the value, have the budget to attend, and those who have a product that can benefit from media coverage. They also have to register early —we always have a waiting list. The majority of our partners at Road Show are repeat attendees. Gel '. isn't-just Alaska's pterrger provider of telephony, cable TV, and highspeed Internet services. Were also the leading name in advanced networks for businesses, schools, and the medical community, designing and managing solutions that support everything from IP telephony to videoconferencing. Whether you're looking to boost productivity. reduce operating costs, or simply promote your organization in the yellow pages or on TV, GGI makes it easy. 800.435.7363 www.gci.com Keeping Alaska connected in every possible way. www.akbizmag.com • Alaska Business Monthly • "Every year we have a few changes in the roster," Worrell finds. "Some partners can afford to come only every other year or (they withdraw because of) changes to their business. We have added a few slots every year so more members can participate." Alaska cruise giants Princess and Hol- land America Cruises were represented. So were smaller cruise companies such as Stan Stephens Glacier Cruises (also representing Valdez), American West Steamboat Co., Cruise West, Alaska Sea Adventures Yacht Cruises and Alaska Unusual Grand Yacht Adventures. Package providers who presented their products included Alaska Discovery, Alaska Heritage Tours, Alaska Travel Adventures and Alaska Wildland Ad- ventures. In addition to Alaska Railroad, Gray Line of Alaska was on hand to tell journalists about their wide variety of travel products. ATTRACTING MEDIA Looking back at articles that resulted from other media road shows, Anchor- age scored features in National Geo- graphic, Seattle Times, Miami Herald, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times and many other publications, according to Nance Larsen, vice president of com- munications and marketing programs at the Anchorage CVB. However, that's just "free ink" that they know about. Writers may send clips of their major features but, when travel writers are enthused about a topic, they also gen- erate buzz through brief mentions in columns, round -up stories, Web sites, tip sheets and blogs. "Working with qualified travel writers that produce stories in key publications is a great promotional benefit for our bureau," said Larsen. Note, too, that all this editorial men- tion was "free ink" in addition to An- chorage's paid advertising. The ACVB spends $375,000 on national, state, local and Internet advertising. "I can remember when repeat busi- ness was less than 20 percent," relates Gary Odle of Alaska Travel Adventures Inc., whose day excursions include the Liarsville Hippodrome, gold panning, nature walks, Jeep and kayaking tours and the Gold Creek Salmon Bake. "To- day it's 30 percent," he observes, cred- iting such events as the Road Show in Januarfr 2006 spreading the word that Alaska's Interior provides a vast variety of travel experi- ences beyond cruise ship ports of call. "The best press we get is from free- lance writers who experience one of our products firsthand, " says Mark Mumm, director of sales and marketing for Gray Line of Alaska. "Last year, for example, we hosted a writer whose story appeared in five newspapers." Lorene Palmer's challenge as presi- dent and CEO of the Juneau Conven- tion and Visitor Bureau is to spread the word that Juneau is not just a cruise port." We get 915,000 cruise passengers each year, but only 70,000 indepen- dent visitors who arrive by air or ferry," she recognizes while telling writers that Juneau is a diverse destination with a vast backcountry. She says the city spends about $200,000 yearly on tour- ism promotion, including hosting travel writers, to bring attention to such city advantages as the new Perseverance Theater, the 10 -day jazz and classics music festival, a week -long Alaska Folk Festival, yacht charters that sail out of Juneau, and many other events that make Juneau a destination. 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Stanton Patty, an AMR veteran from Vancou- ver, Wash., was born and reared in Fair- banks, spent 34 years as a staffer for the Seattle Times, writes widely about Alaska and is the author of Fearless Men & Fabulous Women, a Reporter's Memoir from Alaska and the Yukon. Many others were first - timers at the event. Some had never been to Alaska. Marge Peterson, a contributing editor to AAA's Home and Away magazine with its 1.6 million circulation, says, "I learn more each time. My fast Road Show was a lesson in Alaska history, culture and geography and I learn more with each one. Making contact with key Alaska tourism providers is invaluable." The compliment is retumed by many ATIA members who voice gratitude for a venue where they can meet so many journalists at once. "We can sell our en- tire community (at AMR), giving a bet- ter sense of Alaska," says Kathy Dunn of ' Tourism North. "We (ATIA members) all work together," says Alaska Railroad's HYUNDAI Fastest delivery to Alaska at competitive prices public affairs officer Tim Thompson. "We need each other to be successful, and this event always results in a lot of positive press." The Road Show ends with a partner debriefing where suggestions are made to improve the next year's event. While the 2005 event was held in October, Wor- rell says, "The 2006 Alaska Media Road Show in New York will be held in mid- to late September. We plan to make it a big- ger and better event. Preliminary plans include an increase in member partners and a reception that will allow us to extend our reach to even more media representatives. And, we want to make sure that our members of all sizes have an equal chance to participate, so we've made a commitment not to increase the partner fees even though New York will be dramatically more expensive than (holding it in the Northwest). ❑ ABOUT THE AUTHOR Janet Groene is a professional travel writer whose features about Alaska have appeared in dozens of publications. Her newest boobs in- dude Fantastic Discounts &Deals for Anyone Over 50 (Cold Spring Press). By JANET i,ROENE, F11166 01 + L.adusIry with the egg wish made w'-t� the egg 400 degrees for five ,d atet Bate at 350 w, Alaska _.. :< at rhea reduce heat to minutes. bake tear another 13 S at the top of their travel wiStt list and, far degrees and pastry is a crusty or until the F l,Yawn. Serve at Once. 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When the mixLUT reaches lie desired thickness. stet adding the cornstarch Mixture.. serif( hot, Yarns, colds or at room tempera tune Refrigerate leftovers. continu ∎ rM <'. • JAt Uli-r, \' 2006 18 fatty -flaky fah Mottle the Surircil, the fish product sold as imi- tation cra x lobster, c; a boon to the mowttmme cook, because it c$rn•e9 itt vacuum cks t p" a hat keep Wert ta the freezer or refrigerator. There is no waste, and a round of it care he stretched to feed a crowd. Here's a big casserole to iaKC co the ttext camp - ground potluck that '..ill feed up to 14 people Satiny Imifaticn 1G- curios package crabmcat such as 76-ounce package pasta, ., r refine 16.eunse battle ketchup 1 red bell popper, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced T• „tip olive oil Medium bead cauliflower, cut into bite -size pieces 162 At IUPRY 2O'i:i • cn,1C e•o irrc2 can washrooms, sterna and Nieces, well drained 2 5 -Dance cans sliced ripe &,YC'S ill-ounce jar Outlet air°r"s, well drained (torah pears 15- Quests package onion, thawed 1ik -eunse package frozen cut green beans, thawed 10. oufee package frozen green peas, thawed 5 -ounce package c( tire grated cheese of your choice Coat two 'g- inch. -by-t3 -inch casse- role dishes with rion- stick spray. Cut the suritri into small bites or flakes. Cook the pasta in a large pot; chain; mix in the ketchup and surimi; and set aside, In a large skillet, stir -fry the pep - pers in the cii, gradually adding the cauliflower pieces and eema;ing the peppers is they become. cdsoiten•delr. CSI[ ” ^.t stir-frying. ;ding and lemovbitg v grtables as they are done. T until they ate all coated and hot he green beans and onions should be a;sp- tendett the canned vegetables and peas flood As the veg only be heated.) d3 etabies come out of the skillet, add them tc the large pot with the rotini. Once all die cooked vegetabies ate l t he bowl with the pasta, mix gently until everything is well combined. Spread the mixture into the Roo casse- role dishes, The casse;Odes can now he coveted and refrigerated. When ready to eat, cop with grated cheese and bake at 330 degrees until heated through. This will cake approximately 20 to 25 minute: if cooked tmntediately after preparation, but twice as long if the dishes have been reiigerated. 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DATE: TO: THRU: FROM: SUBJ: KODIAKISLAND BOROUGH Engineering & Facilities Department MEMORANDUM February 8, 2006 Borough Assembly p� Rick Gifford, "lager / t' Bud Cassidy, Efigineering and Facilities Status Report — Bond Projects • Middle School (1952 and 1954 additions) • Ouzinkie (1969 portion) • High School Library Wing • High School Gym (Essential) • Peterson Elementary (1946 Portion) • Non - Structural Items (secure boilers, shelves, etc.) • Suspended Ceilings (egress only) p 1ECEDVE FEB - 92006 BOROUGH CLERK'S OFFICE INTRODUCTION Since providing the Assembly with a status report on Bond Projects at the end of the year, there is additional progress to report. EARTHQUAKE VULNERABILITY STUDY Reviewing our school facilities for structural capacity to withstand a large event was a priority prior to beginning any of the Projects. This analysis is nearing completion and has demonstrated that our buildings are generally in good shape with the following exceptions: $1.3 Million $150,000 $500,000 $450,000 $500,000 $363,000 $302,000 The "fixes" to these projects and their projected costs to cure have been included in the KIB Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) list that has been forwarded to our state legislative delegation for state funding. Simultaneously, one project, the Kodiak Middle School additions, has been included in a FEMA Pre - Disaster Mitigation grant application. This program is a 75% federal contribution with a 25% local match. With the Middle School fix estimated at $1.3 million dollars, the local contribution would be approximately $325,000. The Bond Project to perform the Seismic Vulnerability Study was set at $500,000. I would recommend that any remaining money be put toward the project match or the architectural and engineering (A &E) work that will need to be completed before any retrofit and repair work can commence. {ODL4K ISLAND BOROUGH CLERK'S OFFICE COPIED TO: MBI.Y ✓ MAYOR V EF /Capital Projects /Bond Projects /Project Administration /Bond Project Status /Status Report 2 5 OCr:ddrER ✓ OTHER BOROUGH HILL PROJECTS There are a number of projects located in and around the High School/Middle School Complex. We have grouped these projects together and are finalizing an RFP for A/E services. The Borough Hill Projects will also include repairs /retrofit of areas found to be deficient from a seismic vulnerability standpoint. The grouping of these Projects together, under the umbrella of one A/E firm, will allow for efficiency in design, prioritizing, scheduling and cost of services. RFP #1 • KMS (Kodiak Middle School) • KHS Library Wing • KHS Gym • KMS Roof Upgrade • Learning Center Renovation • KHS Exterior Insulation and Window Replacement • KHS Pool Space Reclamation • KHS Vocational Center Renovation OTHER SCHOOL PROJECTS RFP #2 • Peterson Elementary School • Ouzinkie School Voc- Ed/Gym Repair and Remodel • Old Harbor School Voc -Ed /Gym Repair and Remodel Bond • Larsen Bay Floor Repair RFP #3 • KHS Heating and Ventilation Upgrades • East Elementary Heating and Ventilation Upgrade • KMS Concrete Repair • KHS Underground Fuel Tank Removal • Site Work for New Pool • KHS Roof Repair • KHS Mech/Elec Controls Upgrade EF /Capital Projects /Bond Projects /Project Administration /Bond Project Status/Status Report 2 5 06.doc Seismic Retrofit Sei smic Retrofit Seismic Retrofit Bond & Seismic Retrofit B and Bond Bond Bond Seismic Retrofit Bond & Seismic Retrofit Bond Bond Bond SUMMER PROJECTS Given the timeframe required to perform the A/E work (up to 6 months /project) none of the Projects listed above in Borough Hill Projects or Other School Projects will be done in time for summer work. There are a number of Projects which will require minimal or no design work and can be completed this summer. These Projects include: Bond B ond Bond Bond Bond Contract negotiations for A &E Services for the New Kodiak HS /MS Pool Project are complete and the Notice to Proceed will be issued this week. A topographical survey of the Armory site is currently in progress. CONCLUSION The process outlined in Borough Code is that the selection of A &E firms will be performed by the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Once the RFPs are issued and responded to, the ARB will review the responses and narrow the field to a "short list" of firms to be interviewed. After interviews are completed the A &E firm will be selected by the ARB and a recommendation will be forwarded to the Assembly for approval.