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December 10, 1987 - 7-00 P.M.
Homer Electric Association Conference Room
Vince O' Reilly, Chairman
AGENDA
I CALL TO ORDER
II ROLL CALL
III APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV MINUTES OF November 12, 1987
FREE DISCUSSION BY COMMISSIONERS
( 15 Minutes)
VI PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
A) Mayor John J. Williams and City Manager Bill Brighton
B) Mr. Chuck Becker - Economic Activity Points
VII OLD BUSINESS
A)
VIII NEW BUSINESS A) Data Bank - Commissioners Bond & Dyer
B) Alaska Municipal League - Commissioner Thomson
IX CHAIRMANS REPORT
A) Visit to Lubbock Texas and Hobbs New Mexico
X OTHER BUSINESS
XI SET NEXT AGENDA
XII ADJOURN = 9'30 P.M.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
December 10, 1987 7 pm
Homer Electric Association Conference Room
Vince O'Reiliy, Chairman
Minutes Regular Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Chairman O"Reilly with the following
people in attendance:
ROLL CALL -Present
~in'ce ~'"Reilly
Bob Scott
Darren Bond
Jim Elson
Jim Carter
Penny Dyer
Barry Thompson
VISITORS
Mayor John Williams
Speaker-Chuck Becker
Art McComsey
Charlie Brown
Leon Quesnei
Speaker Gary Ervin
Roland Swanke
Stan Steadman
2. Chairman Vince O'Reilly aSked that the commissioners read over
the agenda and that the Free Discussion, 15 minute portion,
be moved after the Speaker section. All were in favor. He
then introduced Mayor John Williams who apologized for not
notifying the commission of his intention, to attend this meeting
but said some issues had surfaced on short nOtice and he felt
the Economic Commission should be aware of them. He then went
on to explain about the .legal action concerning the Golf Course,
Dick Morgan and concerned parties.
3. Chairman O'Reilly then introduced Speaker Chuck Becker,who is
from Anchorage. Mr. Becker was present to help give the commission
an overview of the Economic situation throughout the State of
Alaska.
~S~ubj ec ts Discussed
Bradley Lake Dam-On-line target date is September 1991.
They are 25% under cost estimates to date and are
20% complete. Construction set to begin in the summer
of 1988. There will be a 5 mile tunnel and total cost
is expected to be around $350 million for construction
and financing. Power sales agreements have been signed.
Enstar Pipeline Proposal- They are proposing a 24" line
from Houston to Fairbanks financed by the state at
$185 million. There is much controversy because they
would only service 12,000 customers.
Usibelli/ Brown & Root Project- Usibelli is proposing
building a cOal combustor and wants to guarantee "free
power to all railbelt users forever for $185 million.
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South D. enali Park Development was discussed but Mr.
Decker sees this as long term with many obstaCles to be
de it wi th.
Chuck ~ecker stated that Scott Hawkins from the Mat-Su
Borough was interested in joint venturing with Kenai
on various economic issues so as to keep ~both
communities informed as to developments within their
respective areas.
Commissioner Jim Elson was concerned with the push
from Anchorage for a large share of money from the
state to help with the economic situation in Anchorage.
He stated that everyone needs to keep informed of
· what is happening in Juneau so that Kenai and the
Peninsula can get their fair share.
A 5 minute break was taken at 8-30 pm befor the
presentation by Sea Foods of Alaska.
Commission Vince O'Reilly called this meeting back to order
and turned the introduction to Mayor John Williams for Gary
Ervin and Roland Swanke. These two men represented Sea Foods
of Alaska and gave a report to this commission on the companies
background from its beginning to present day. They also expressed
their needs for a ice making facility, and emphasized the number
of employees they hire which at this time is 285 with it going
to 485 the summer of 1988. They are at this time involved in
marketing their many products in Japan and Norway. This
presentation was well accepted because the company is located
in Sterling and does local hire.
Next meeting wi'Il be January 14, 1988 to continue with this agenda.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:30 pm.
Donald Clerical Services for the City ~of Kenai
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