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Ordinance FY2025-12: The assembly unanimously approved Ordinance FY2025-12 to accept and appropriate disaster grant funds tied to Bristol Bay king crab and Bering Sea snow crab fishery losses. Borough manager Amy Williams told the assembly that Kodiak Island Borough is eligible to receive $53,182.40 in disaster funds tied to local landings and associated severance taxes collected on those landings. Roll-call vote: 7 yes, 0 no.

Ordinance FY2025-13 (tax write-offs): Staff reported nine personal tax accounts determined uncollectible after exhausting legal collection efforts and requested a write-off totaling $15,190.98 (base taxes $10,630.17; penalties/interest $3,959.87; miscellaneous fees $601.14). One assembly member opposed the write-off pending explicit evidence from debt buyers that further collection would be unsuccessful. The ordinance passed on a roll-call vote of 6 yes, 1 no.

Ordinance FY2025-14 (ARPA/SLFRF reallocation): The assembly considered a prioritized list of projects to obligate $1,746,553 in remaining state and local fiscal recovery funds (SLFRF). Staff said the priority order was intended as an “insurance policy” to ensure multiple projects with near-term reporting obligations are funded before the ARPA spend deadline. The list places turnout equipment for Bayside and Women’s Bay volunteer fire departments at the top, followed by several projects with immediate reporting needs (roof design, health insurance premiums for six months, landfill and KFRC items) and later the planned abatement of two former mental-health buildings. After extended discussion about reporting deadlines and ability to reassign funds, the ordinance passed by a roll-call vote of 5 yes, 2 no.

Contract FY2025-42 (KFRC elevator): The assembly authorized the borough manager to execute a contract with TK Elevator Corporation for Kodiak Fisheries Research Center elevator maintenance and code-required testing, not to exceed $34,300. Staff received one responsive bid; a prior contract (FY2020) had a not-to-exceed amount of $25,000. Roll-call vote: 7 yes, 0 no.

Planning & Zoning appointments: The assembly confirmed mayoral appointments of Sean Cleary (city seat, term to 12/31/2025) and Nicholas Mangini (city seat, term to 12/31/2027) to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll-call vote: 7 yes, 0 no.

What the motions mean: All three ordinances and the contract were moved, seconded and decided by roll-call votes recorded in the meeting minutes. The ARPA prioritization includes staff direction and reporting requirements tied to federal SLFRF rules; staff emphasized that projects with expenses needing to be reported by April 30 were intentionally prioritized above the abatement project to protect the borough’s ability to claim those expenditures.

Next steps: Staff will implement the approved contract and fiscal actions and continue monitoring ARPA reporting and contract obligations. The assembly will receive future updates as projects progress and as staff completes required reporting and contracting steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Livestream","oneSentenceSummary","The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly on Feb. 6 adopted several fiscal and contract actions including acceptance of fisheries disaster funds, a write-off of uncollectible personal tax accounts and a prioritized reallocation of remaining ARPA/SLFRF funds.","taxTitle","Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska","taxId",13713,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6747702,"Residents and assembly discuss housing barriers; lands committee advances potential lot projects",365,776000,1141000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2247159-a2c0f5b5aebb2dc08efe3c015fd9cc91&start=776&end=1141","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2247159-a2c0f5b5aebb2dc08efe3c015fd9cc91/thumbnail_776000.jpg","/articles/6747702/Kodiak-Island-Borough/Alaska/Residents-and-assembly-discuss-housing-barriers-lands-committee-advances-potential-lot-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747702-9f895ddf340074fec71e7d349f072b7f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770989431&Signature=LMO~qK1muymRk~EtEQi2HybKDb6RyivFDtMwC6H0RDpNbl~y38OBWuS7q6KAIUKH9eXo6aEAMAMEigvTQr27rhGnV23iUXiBI~vgFHsP5FkpWzgqtW-TX0Tsfj9U9ra0PiDszM2eKHUVK~eA9ROA-rV2tzuI2gnV3hSXAjNDmsNub-85pMnvTT5p9R2G-3jjw20XrEBCsmH0f93GgAIt76NqnuN0B1gwhjZ72xZN5g30nc3M9dhWmiZLqCTbJ5M7frd2ckrPl6hXkli9RGcJBmdRdqG2dyFEJLJaM3dJpQh8TrRYly7KoUqjy95geLtOPEj8baEdS18yhhPjDgarmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Housing dominated public comment at the Feb. 6 Kodiak Island Borough Assembly meeting, with residents and assembly members urging targeted policy and code changes as part of a broader effort to increase housing supply.

Public comment and proposals: Chris Burns told the assembly that short-term rental restrictions alone are unlikely to solve Kodiak’s housing shortage and encouraged financial literacy and long-term mortgage solutions as alternatives. Dan Rohrer urged the assembly to contact local housing providers (Kodiak Housing Authority, Sheraton Apartments, Pacific Terrace and others) to quantify vacancies, and proposed three building-code changes: allowing residences on commercially zoned lots by exception, enabling apartments above commercial shops, and restoring small multifamily exemptions (triplexes/fourplexes) that previously avoided mandatory sprinkler requirements. Rohrer contended sprinkler and maintenance costs make small multifamily construction unaffordable in many cases.

Lands Committee report: The Lands Committee reported approval of minutes and described a recommended four-lot subdivision off Island Lake Road and Scout Circle that will proceed through the surplus-determination and rezone/public-hearing processes. The committee also reviewed three borough parcels with potential to be subdivided into small-lot parcels (7,200 sq. ft. or smaller), and identified Chiniak Land (salvage timber area) and the Killarney Hills/Cannonball Fields area for further discussion.

What was not decided: The assembly did not adopt specific code amendments during the meeting. Members and staff discussed the need for outreach and possible exceptions to building-code requirements; Rohrer offered to work with assembly members to draft proposed changes. Assembly members repeatedly framed housing as a multifaceted issue requiring coordinated actions including code changes, land disposition, and incentive programs rather than a single fix.

Next steps: Lands Committee items will move forward through planning and rezone processes and return to the assembly for public hearing and possible disposal decisions. Staff and interested assembly members said they will pursue additional data from local housing managers to quantify vacancies and examine options for code changes and owner-occupancy protections on new borough lots.","Public commenters urged targeted code changes, outreach to housing providers and examination of vacant subsidized units; the Lands Committee reported subdivision recommendations and parcels under review for small-lot development.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6747692,"Woodland Drive resident asks borough to analyze ditches and culverts after persistent drainage and driveway icing",137,1185000,1322000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2247159-a2c0f5b5aebb2dc08efe3c015fd9cc91&start=1185&end=1322","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2247159-a2c0f5b5aebb2dc08efe3c015fd9cc91/thumbnail_1185000.jpg","/articles/6747692/Kodiak-Island-Borough/Alaska/Woodland-Drive-resident-asks-borough-to-analyze-ditches-and-culverts-after-persistent-drainage-and-driveway-icing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747692-cbd319dfe1c7fa2f2ee222fba0c8fa9b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770989431&Signature=AXABggn06OaedWIYFUWe8VOwvzBxB6PqkGBc7QZpfoY1R0u5BEsrgbF2z7sDQmru-n12GCRz~cgwFAs5s4b05nltUP0ZiVkr78sAe7zeAa1bag8FLOTgb3F9Li-jo4VrRfwc0Mn8BvwretvgIlfVVqUtc0jKU0-b-Tdb1-zyE8NVSgHPTBTUtyipu-lqwy9hBBX6ppTzDxIdm7DUMg56ATRn4c-f-beb4Kf-Z9DeElu2aBlnjnMyKTBJZa4ZikFVi-PW4geoYKNizClsyS-j-RPCbxZsocctqePMIYI62DT6KM2X2hU6dX0fNQQVJt4R-zX9resKJ2LX05HqYhPTGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Julianne Curry, a resident of Woodland Drive in Service District 1, appeared during public comment at the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly meeting on Feb. 6 to request borough intervention on chronic drainage problems.

Curry said the lower half of Woodland Drive, closer to Spruce Cape Trail, funnels runoff into private driveways and properties. She described water that “constantly” drains into her driveway, creating hazardous winter icing and causing soil settling and property damage. Curry said the road surface directs runoff into a low point that concentrates flows into driveways and that at least two neighboring driveways send additional runoff across the roadway into her property.

Requested action: Curry asked the borough to perform an analysis of roadside ditches and the absence of culverts on the second half of Woodland Drive and to review driveway-code adherence. She also said Service District 1 had not posted a meeting notice since March 2024 and therefore she brought the issue directly to the assembly; she left contact information on the letter submitted to the borough.

What the assembly heard: The mayor acknowledged the comment and said staff would follow up. No formal action or vote was taken at the meeting; the item was recorded under citizen comments for staff follow-up.

Next steps: Curry requested that borough staff contact the phone number provided in her letter for follow-up. Assembly members asked staff to investigate short-term and long-term solutions; staff earlier reported NRCS engagement on nearby river erosion matters in other agenda items.","Julianne Curry told the assembly that drainage problems near Spruce Cape Trail are causing driveway icing and property damage, and she asked the borough to analyze roadside ditches and missing culverts; she noted Service District 1 has not posted a meeting notice since March 2024.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6747697,"Senior Citizens of Kodiak reports more than 11,000 meals and transportation services in six months",160,609000,769000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2247159-a2c0f5b5aebb2dc08efe3c015fd9cc91&start=609&end=769","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2247159-a2c0f5b5aebb2dc08efe3c015fd9cc91/thumbnail_609000.jpg","/articles/6747697/Kodiak-Island-Borough/Alaska/Senior-Citizens-of-Kodiak-reports-more-than-11000-meals-and-transportation-services-in-six-months","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747697-cacd2899c3e808a2edc911551d2cc80e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770989431&Signature=G2RStghGNCJGEbhEPoCLoiw4Ui08CU4UDRqrHYhvqfNfhGiUmPYSwpHd4cGsJycOGYjlNUtehzo5Q79qoCaNOidySGUvkBf7w3OXkL2MotXrfrTM4uiQonAt6836eHVFSBx1ft7ZYW4uJwcigmHUjbNUf5JS0pyx8z4ZYvJ6XW81f2DBnMjeewYAKlXaG93pSzfwtjRF~4ufvYruBG1vBibkwqMy14igPprU2BEozUtcTTeKT~6G3y~4JCgB9SLKeK1TIyGk9pbPXzKBJcLafuK1ke4YIspdOY8ZciGJBWD7zIIBKQk~c7ALd4O0O-kERpX8Mi0WSNia44~cBCIrKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bill Oliver, president of Senior Citizens of Kodiak Inc., reported to the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly on Feb. 6 about services provided during the six months ending June 30, 2025. Oliver said the organization provided 11,122 meals (in-house, curbside and home-delivered), operates a seven-day-a-week home-delivered meals program, and offered adult day care to 17 seniors (4,202 hours of care reported for adult day care services).

Transportation and supportive services: Oliver said the Kodiak Area Transportation System (CATS) provided 9,320 rides to the public during the period. The nonprofit also provided lifeline services to 68 members, caregiver counseling for 28 individuals, respite relief to 11 families, chore care to 17 seniors, and non‑Medicaid case management to 24 seniors. The organization noted ongoing efforts to hire more chore-care providers.

Programs and community offerings: Oliver described the February calendar (newsletter) that included a free Valentine’s Day lunch for “the 80 crowd,” workshops, creative classes, weekly wellness programs (chair yoga, tai chi), weekly foot clinic and social activities such as bingo and a book club. He thanked the borough for continued financial support and said the organization will use funds “to enhance the lives of older community members on Kodiak Island.”

What the assembly heard: The presentation was delivered during the public-comment period and drew appreciation from the assembly. No formal action was required or taken at the meeting related to the report.

Next steps: The organization will continue operations and seek ongoing funding; borough staff and assembly members heard the report as part of routine public comment and will reference the service levels in future budget and program discussions.","Bill Oliver, president of Senior Citizens of Kodiak Inc., told the assembly the agency provided 11,122 meals, seven-day home-delivered meals, adult day care and nearly 9,320 rides through Kodiak Area Transportation System during the past six months and thanked the borough for funding support.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6747688,"Ocean restoration proponent asks Kodiak assembly to support U.S. project hub; cites past iron-fertilization work",167,1342000,1509000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2247159-a2c0f5b5aebb2dc08efe3c015fd9cc91&start=1342&end=1509","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2247159-a2c0f5b5aebb2dc08efe3c015fd9cc91/thumbnail_1342000.jpg","/articles/6747688/Kodiak-Island-Borough/Alaska/Ocean-restoration-proponent-asks-Kodiak-assembly-to-support-US-project-hub-cites-past-iron-fertilization-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747688-5842333223e3ff3fe8ecf90bc5694347/orig.mp4?Expires=1770989431&Signature=WC8FN4I8fDpNrEurNiB4BlSxF0FaggR0-0erH-pxlN1gv0cm8vifU3sLomx~BYMIcWczEUInmqOED~gViZcjLO7CKlIHfoZAUdu2QziFrRsfVAmeYc-~mt3cjBIaKsIyCKB52~2zGJ3oSC8pOiL1WHDfEh7vqHE5lQTzNaoZgF6RrS3Z1C8MG1mJLKjBmA5-caOAYrg5yr6bdrW-dOWKa5UfE6B9NSRRzDGqr2wYkqXMR2kHG2Ht5zVoJqPXIeNvqKYl~LLW6CnSt83weIpR3TJonhVpcfbHgbWIeQujJf~XTMbEDJZ~9RZ6iX4WjnojIKcI6ZST0tQg5bQuhwTQHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rob Lindsay appeared during public comment on Feb. 6 to describe Ocean Past Restoration’s (OPR) plans for large-scale phytoplankton restoration using iron enhancement and to request assembly support if Kodiak is asked to serve as a U.S. hub for broader ocean-restoration efforts.

Presentation: Lindsay described the group’s interest in pursuing controlled, scientifically supervised plankton-restoration trials and said the organization has sought legislative and stakeholder engagement. He referenced prior projects, including large-scale iron-seeding experiments run by other parties in 2012, and provided a website (www.oprworld.com) for background materials and supporting documentation. Lindsay said OPR has engaged with state and federal stakeholders and organizations such as United Fishermen of Alaska and noted that formal invitations to participate in drafting national project plans could arrive soon.

Request: Lindsay asked the assembly to consider supporting OPR in principle so Kodiak can be recommended as a host base or hub if federal or state initiatives move forward. He also asked the assembly to consider a letter of support if the opportunity arises and to be prepared for outreach to state and federal partners.

What the assembly heard: The mayor thanked Lindsay and staff noted that citizen comments would be recorded; the assembly did not take formal action or vote on the request during the meeting. Staff asked that any formal requests or proclamations be submitted in writing and requested expedient submission to be included on future agendas.

Context and caveats: OPR’s presentation described a controversial and high‑profile area of marine intervention (iron fertilization). Lindsay described existing scientific and legislative debates and framed the proposed work as scientifically managed. The assembly did not endorse or oppose the project at the meeting; Lindsay asked for consideration of future formal requests for support.","Rob Lindsay of Ocean Past Restoration (OPR) requested assembly support to position Kodiak as a hub for proposed U.S. ocean plankton restoration projects, referenced past iron-seeding experiments and asked for official backing for future outreach to state and federal partners.","actionData","errors"]

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Assembly adopts crab-relief funds, writes off delinquent tax accounts and reprioritizes ARPA spending

Residents and assembly discuss housing barriers; lands committee advances potential lot projects

Woodland Drive resident asks borough to analyze ditches and culverts after persistent drainage and driveway icing

Senior Citizens of Kodiak reports more than 11,000 meals and transportation services in six months

Ocean restoration proponent asks Kodiak assembly to support U.S. project hub; cites past iron-fertilization work