Tag Archives: Kodiak City Council

Free public restrooms are coming to Kodiak

The Kodiak City Council voted at its Thurs., April 14 meeting to approve a $207,000 contract with AIM Maintenance LLC for the installation of four free-standing public toilets.  There are currently no public toilets in Kodiak, and City Manager Mike Tvenge said the new restrooms would be a big improvement. “Installation of the Portland Loos will provide full public access …

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City council honors two local ‘legends,’ Dr. Bob Johnson and Coach Joe Floyd

The Kodiak City Council last night also honored the passing of two pillars of the community, Dr. Bob Johnson died on January 31, and Coach Joe Floyd passed away last weekend.   Mayor Pat Branson lost her voice as she started the comments, as did Council Member Terry Haines who was the last to comment. Click arrow below to listen …

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Council considers new Island Air lease at Trident Basin and changing way Fish Tax is distributed

The Kodiak City Council has one public hearing and a number of resolutions on tonight’s regular meeting agenda. The Kodiak City Council will hold a public hearing tonight on an ordinance authorizing a 25-year lease with Island Air for parcels at the Trident Basin Float Plane facility. According to the meeting packet the request for the lease comes about because …

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On the agenda: tonight’s City Council meeting

The City of Kodiak sign at the Kodiak Island Borough Building. (Photo by Kavitha George/KMXT) There is a city council meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Borough Assembly Chambers. At tonight’s meeting, the city council will vote to certify the results of the October municipal election. Incumbents, Mayor Pat Branson and Councilmembers John Whiddon and Charlie Davidson, will also be …

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City Council passes resolution in support of Kodiak salmon fisheries

Kodiak City Council passed a resolution in support of Kodiak salmon fisheries on Thursday night. The resolution urges the Board of Fisheries, under the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to maintain traditional management of Kodiak salmon fishery. It also requests that the upcoming January meeting of the board stay in Kodiak, instead of being moved to Anchorage. The seiner …

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On the agenda: tonight’s City Council meeting

The City of Kodiak sign at the Kodiak Island Borough Building. (Photo by Kavitha George/KMXT) There is a regular city council meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Borough Assembly chambers. On the agenda for this evening’s meeting, the council is announcing a proclamation of Filipino-American National History Month. They’ll also be holding a public hearing on a city property lease …

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On the agenda: tonight’s City Council meeting

The City of Kodiak sign at the Kodiak Island Borough Building. (Photo by Kavitha George/KMXT) There will be a city council meeting tonight in Borough Assembly Chambers at 7:30 p.m. On the agenda for tonight, the city council will be announcing a proclamation declaring September Senior Center Month. The council will also a review a new ordinance to lease property …

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“Minimized Development” plan for Near Island development advanced to public hearing

The Borough Assembly voted last night to advance the “minimized development” version of the City of Kodiak’s Near Island Development Plan to a public hearing at the next assembly meeting. A view from the South End Trail on Near Island. (Photo by Kavitha George/KMXT) Development plans for Near Island have been the works for several years now. In 2017, the …

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On the agenda: tonight’s City Council meeting

Kodiak City Council is having a meeting tonight at 7:30 pm in Borough Assembly Chambers. On the agenda tonight, the city council will name election workers for the upcoming municipal elections next month. They will also be appointing a new member to the Kodiak Fisheries Development Association. There are also three permits up for approval to allow excavation on Near …

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