On the agenda: Cordova packet — data center (Aug 9)

Mayor
Kristin Smith
Council Members
Debra Adams
Lee Collins
Aaron Hansen
Kasey Kinsman
Michael Mickelson
Wendy Ranney
David Zastrow
City Manager
Samantha Greenwood
City Clerk
Susan Bourgeois
Deputy City Clerk
Colette Gilmour

Regular City Council Meeting
September 2, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Cordova Center Comm Rooms
Agenda
A. Call to order
B. Pledge of allegiance

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America, and to the republic for
which it stands, one nation under God,
indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

C. Roll call

Mayor Kristin Smith, Council members Debra
Adams, Lee Collins, Aaron Hansen, Kasey
Kinsman, Michael Mickelson, Wendy Ranney,
and David Zastrow

D. Approval of Regular Agenda…............................................................................................................. (voice vote)
E. Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest & Ex Parte Communication................................................. (page 1)
• ex parte should be disclosed here, the content of the ex parte should be explained when the item comes
before Council, ex parte does not recuse a member, it is required that ex parte is declared and explained

F. Communications by and Petitions from Visitors

1. Guest Speaker – none
2. Audience comments regarding agenda items…………..………..…………………..…………... (3 minutes per speaker)
3. Chairpersons and Representatives of Boards and Commissions….…………(Hospital Board, School Board, etal)

G. Approval of Consent Calendar

4. Minutes:
a. Minutes of the Council Public Hearing of August 5, 2026…………………………………………..……… (page 2)
b. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 5, 2026…………………………………….……….… (page 3)
5. Council action to protest or waive protest of approval for Marijuana retail store license…………………… (page 6)
for Good Vibes, LLC, license # 41906
6. Council concurrence of Mayor’s appointment to fill vacant seat on Planning Commission……….……… (page 63)
7. Council action to protest or waive protest of new “restaurant eating place” liquor……………………..…… (page 65)
license #60589 for No Road Brewing, LLC, dba Copper River Brewing

H. Approval of Minutes – in consent calendar
I. Consideration of Bids/Proposals/Contracts - none
J. Reports of Officers

8. Mayor’s Report………………………………………………………………………………………...………………….. (page 90)
9. City Manager’s Report……………………………………………………………………………...………………….... (page 93)
10. City Clerk’s Report

K. Correspondence

11. City Council correspondence primer…………………………………………….………………………………….. (page 94)
a. 08-01-26 Email from K Jones supporting lease to Copper River Brewing……………………….…….... (page 95)
b. 08-13-26 Mayor letter to Washington, DC delegation re 2024 Fishery disaster declaration…….….. (page 97)

L. Ordinances and Resolutions

12. Ordinance 1240…………………………………………………………………………………..……. (roll call vote)(page 98)
An ordinance of the Council of the City of Cordova, Alaska, amending Cordova Municipal Code
Section 5.10.050 to increase the sales tax rate from 13% to 14% on: transient lodging, motor vehicle
rentals, sales of: marijuana, marijuana concentrates, and marijuana products, cigarettes and other
tobacco products, and alcoholic beverages, and removing the exclusion of watercraft as motor
vehicles subject to this tax – 2nd reading
13. Ordinance 1241…………………………………………………………………………………..…..…. (voice vote)(page 102)
An ordinance of the Council of the City of Cordova, Alaska, authorizing the City Manager to enter
into a lease with option to purchase agreement with the Prince William Sound Economic
Development District for Lot 2, Block 7, North Fill Development Park – 1st reading

M. Unfinished Business - none
N. New & Miscellaneous Business

14. Pending Agenda, CIP List, Calendar, Elected & Appointed Officials lists………..................................... (page 129)

O. Audience Participation
P. Council Comments
Q. Executive Session
The City Council is permitted to enter an executive session if an explicit motion is made to do so calling out the subject to be discussed and if that subject
falls into one of the 4 categories noted below. Therefore, even if specific agenda items are not listed under the Executive Session header on the agenda,
any item on the agenda may trigger discussion on that item that is appropriate for or legally requires an executive session. In the event executive session
is appropriate or required, Council may make a motion to enter executive session right during debate on that agenda item or could move to do so later in
the meeting.

R. Adjournment
Executive Sessions per Cordova Municipal Code 3.14.030
• subjects which may be considered are: (1) matters the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the
government; (2) subjects that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of any person; provided that the person may request a public discussion; (3)
matters which by law, municipal charter or code are required to be confidential; (4) matters involving consideration of governmental records that by law are
not subject to public disclosure.
• subjects may not be considered in the executive session except those mentioned in the motion calling for the executive session, unless they
are auxiliary to the main question
• action may not be taken in an executive session except to give direction to an attorney or labor negotiator regarding the handling of a specific
legal matter or pending labor negotiations
Regular Meetings of the Cordova City Council are live streamed on the City’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CityofCordovaAlaska/streams
or are available there for viewing or audio-only by the next business day
if you have a disability that makes it difficult to attend city-sponsored functions, contact 907-424-6200 for assistance.
full City Council agendas and packets available online at www.cityofcordova.net

Conflicts of Interest – How to Declare/How to Determine
Declare any financial interest - or any you think someone else may think you have.
1. Mayor, or Chair weighs in; determines if there is an interest and if so, is it "substantial".
2. See 3.10.050 A - doesn't include if everyone in town, or a large number of people in town, has the same interest. If you are
a member of NVE or are on the CEC Board, if it is not a "compensated position" then there is no conflict (stipends do not
constitute compensation).
3. Chair weighs the 4 items listed under 3.10.050 C - that analysis determines if there is a "substantial" financial interest.
4. The body may overrule the Chair decision. Any member may declare a conflict that another member may have and then
chair and/or body will make a ruling.

3.10.010 Conflicts of interest—Council members.
A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no Council member or the Mayor shall participate in an official action in which he or she
has a substantial financial interest. Participation in an official action includes voting, debating or discussing a matter with Council
members or any person authorized to act on the matter.
B. Immediately after Council approves the agenda at a regular or special meeting, the Mayor and each Council member shall declare
any financial interest in an official action appearing on the agenda and ask to be excused from participating in the matter if the
disclosed financial interest is substantial. Any member may question whether another Council member or the Mayor has a substantial
financial interest in an official action appearing on the agenda.
C. Once a financial interest has been disclosed by a Council member, the Mayor shall determine whether or not the interest exists and,
if so, if it is substantial. If the Mayor or a Council member discloses a financial interest held by the Mayor, the City Council shall
determine if the Mayor has a substantial financial interest.
D. A determination of the Mayor under this section may be overridden by a majority vote of Council.
E. If the Mayor is ruled to have a substantial financial interest in a matter, the Mayor shall yield the chair to the Vice Mayor during
Council discussion and its vote on the matter, and shall not participate in discussion of or vote on the matter.
F. Rule of Necessity. Exceptions to a ruling excusing a Council member from participation shall be made in cases where:
1. By reason of being excused for conflicts of interest the number of Council members is reduced to less than the minimum number
required to approve the official action;
2. No other body of the City has jurisdiction and authority to take the official action on the matter; and
3. The official action cannot be set aside to a later date, within a reasonable time, when Council could obtain the minimum number
of members to take action who are not excused for conflicts of interest.
When Council determines this exception applies, then all members, except the applicant when the applicant is a Council member, shall
participate in the official action.

3.10.050 Definitions.
As used in this chapter and throughout the City Charter and Code, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have
the meanings set forth in this section:
A. "Financial interest" means an interest in or control of an asset or debt or a position in an organization or business held by a person
or a member of that person's household which may produce or has produced monetary gain or loss. A "financial interest" does not
include any interest or control that is the equivalent of or arises from an interest held by all members of the public or a substantial
class of persons to which that person belongs as a member of a profession, occupation, industry, or region. An interest in a
membership, appointment or unpaid volunteer position with a nonprofit or public entity is not a "financial interest" unless the
position is compensated. A mere stipend for meeting attendance or expenses associated with a volunteer position does not constitute
compensation.
B. "Official action" means a recommendation, decision, approval, disapproval, vote, or other similar action made while serving as a City
Council member, a City commission or board member or as a City employee or officer, including City Manager.
C. "Substantial financial interest" means a financial interest that the presiding officer or governing body determines is substantial after
weighing the following factors:
1. Whether the financial interest is a substantial part of the consideration;
2. Whether the financial interest will be significantly impacted or changed by the outcome of the official action;
3. Whether the financial interest is immediate and known or attenuated and dependent on factors beyond the official action; and
4. Whether a reasonable person would consider the financial interest significant and would expect a person to take actions and
make decisions to protect that financial interest.
Notwithstanding these factors, a financial interest that would result in a pecuniary gain or loss exceeding five thousand dollars in a single
transaction or more than ten thousand dollars in the aggregate in twelve consecutive months is presumed to be "substantial" unless City
Council or the board or commission taking the official action determines that the financial interest under the specific circumstances is not
substantial.
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City Council Public Hearing
August 5, 2026 @ 6:45 pm
Cordova Center Community Rooms
Minutes
A. Call to order
Mayor Kristin Smith called the Council public hearing to order at 6:48 pm on August 5, 2026, in the
Cordova Center Community Rooms.
B. Roll call
Present for roll call were Mayor Kristin Smith Council members Debra Adams, Lee Collins, Aaron
Hansen, Wendy Ranney, and Dave Zastrow. Council member Mike Mickelson was present via zoom
videoconference. Council member Kasey Kinsman was absent. Also present were City Manager Sam
Greenwood and City Clerk Susan Bourgeois.
C. Public hearing
1. Ordinance 1239 An ordinance of the Council of the City of Cordova, Alaska, amending Cordova
Municipal Code Sections 5.10.030 and 5.10.130 to incorporate changes made by the Alaska Remote
Sellers Sales Tax Commission (ARSSTC) to permit certain marketplace facilitators that facilitate services
and rentals within the City to report and remit directly to the ARSSTC
Mayor Smith opened the hearing for public testimony on the ordinance at 6:49 pm.
The public hearing was recessed at 6:50pm until anyone arrived to give testimony. Council came back
into the Public Hearing at 6:59pm and there was no one interested in giving public testimony present.
D. Adjournment
Hearing no objection Mayor Smith adjourned the public hearing at 7:00 pm.

Approved: September 2, 2026

Attest: ____________________________________
Susan Bourgeois, CMC, City Clerk

Minutes, Public Hearing
August 5, 2026
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Regular City Council Meeting
August 5, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Cordova Center Community Rooms A & B
Minutes
A. Call to order – Mayor Kristin Smith called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 pm on
August 5, 2026, in the Cordova Center Community Rooms.
B. Pledge of allegiance –Mayor Smith led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. Roll call – Present for roll call were Mayor Kristin Smith, and Council members Debra Adams, Lee
Collins, Aaron Hansen, Kasey Kinsman, Wendy Ranney, and Dave Zastrow. Council member Mike
Mickelson was present via zoom videoconference. Also present were City Manager Sam Greenwood and
City Clerk Susan Bourgeois.
D. Approval of Regular Agenda
Hearing no objection to approval of the agenda, Mayor Smith declared it approved.
E. Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest and ex parte communications – none
F. Communications by and Petitions from Visitors
1. Guest Speaker – Clay Koplin, CEC, reporting on economic development opportunities – he updated
council on CEC’s financial picture, revenues, hydro usage, etc. He touched on hot water heat pumps, the
small data center in Cordova and the possibility of a new one being built by Greensparc. He encouraged
the City to take a proactive approach to commercial and industrial development.
2. Audience comments regarding agenda items - none
3. Chairpersons and Representatives of Boards and Commissions
G. Approval of Consent Calendar
4. Per Charter Section 2-8 and Cordova Municipal Code 3.12.022, recordation of unexcused absences of
Council members Aaron Hansen, Kasey Kinsman, and Dave Zastrow from the July 1, 2026, Regular
Meeting and of Council member Debra Adams from the July 15, 2026, Regular Meeting
5. Proclamation of Appreciation to Cathy Sherman
6. Minutes: a. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 1, 2026; b. Minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of July 15, 2026
Vote on the Consent Calendar: 7 yeas, 0 nays. Ranney-yes; Mickelson-yes; Hansen-yes; Kinsman-yes;
Collins-yes; Adams-yes; and Zastrow-yes. Consent Calendar was approved.
Mayor Smith called attention to the proclamation for Cathy Sherman, she touted her for all her
accomplishments as a City employee and a council member.
H. Approval of Minutes – none
I. Consideration of Bids/Proposals/Contracts - none
J. Reports of Officers
7. Mayor’s Report – Mayor Smith reported: 1) we need to make the ferry schedule/AMHS system an issue;
2) HSAC – meeting monthly, next meeting the Sitka Community Land Trust executive director will present
to the committee; she will be attending a conference in Sitka this fall to learn about land trusts; 3) she
mentioned the USFS secure rural schools committee, great opportunity to be a part of helping to spend
money locally on valuable projects; 4) the USCG appreciation picnic is scheduled for August 28.
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8. City Manager’s Report – Greenwood reported: 1) she and Bourgeois met with a consultant to discuss
annexation/borough feasibility, after a discussion where most Council members weighed in, it was
determined that staff would pause until budget to see if Council opts to budget a feasibility study for borough
or annexation in 2027; 2) Samantha Hagerthy-Schneider gave a pool update – so far looking good,
lifeguard training being scheduled for early September; 3) Sheryl Glasen reported that second quarter
sales tax has been calculated and it looks approximately $250,000 lower than last year.
9. City Clerk’s Report – Bourgeois reported: 1) early voting for the State’s Primary election, M-F 10-4 at
the Cordova Center, August 3-17; then Tuesday August 18 7am-8pm at the Cordova Center; 2) the State
is looking for helpers to run the early voting, contact me if interested.
10. Staff Quarterly Reports: a. Cordova Police Department, 2Q-2026, Chief of Police, Cameron Hayden;
b. Cordova Volunteer FD, 2Q-2026, City Fire Marshal Aaron Sayles; c. Parks & Recreation, 2Q-2026,
Department Director Samantha Hagerthy-Schneider; d. Cordova Public Library, 2Q-2026, Department
Director Ashley Bivin; e. Cordova Historical Museum, 2Q-2026, Department Director Ashley Bivin
K. Correspondence
11. City Council correspondence primer: a. 07-22-26 Mayor Smith letter to AMHS – comments on proposed
winter 26-27 schedule; b. Flyer for Beached Bird Surveying Project training opportunity; c. Flyer for NW
Community Land Trust training opportunity in Sitka
L. Ordinances and Resolutions
12. Ordinance 1239 An ordinance of the Council of the City of Cordova, Alaska, amending Cordova
Municipal Code Sections 5.10.030 and 5.10.130 to incorporate changes made by the Alaska Remote
Sellers Sales Tax Commission (ARSSTC) to permit certain marketplace facilitators that facilitate services
and rentals within the City to report and remit directly to the ARSSTC – 2nd reading
M/Zastrow S/Ranney to adopt Ordinance 1239 an ordinance of the Council of the City of Cordova, Alaska,
amending Cordova Municipal Code Sections 5.10.030 and 5.10.130 to incorporate changes made by the
Alaska Remote Sellers Sales Tax Commission (ARSSTC) to permit certain marketplace facilitators that
facilitate services and rentals within the City to report and remit directly to the ARSSTC
Zastrow said we discussed this at first read – we could opt out of this but why would we. Mayor Smith
added that there was no public comment at the Public Hearing tonight, so this is not at all controversial.
Vote on the motion: 7 yeas, 0 nays. Collins-yes; Kinsman-yes; Adams-yes; Zastrow-yes; Mickelson-yes;
Hansen-yes; and Ranney-yes. Motion was approved.
13. Ordinance 1240 An ordinance of the Council of the City of Cordova, Alaska, amending Cordova
Municipal Code Section 5.10.050 to increase the sales tax rate from 13% to 14% on: transient lodging,
motor vehicle rentals (excluding watercraft), sales of: marijuana, marijuana concentrates, and marijuana
products, cigarettes and other tobacco products, and alcoholic beverages – 1st reading
M/Zastrow S/Hansen to adopt Ordinance 1240 An ordinance of the Council of the City of Cordova, Alaska,
amending Cordova Municipal Code Section 5.10.050 to increase the sales tax rate from 13% to 14% on:
transient lodging, motor vehicle rentals (excluding watercraft), sales of: marijuana, marijuana concentrates,
and marijuana products, cigarettes and other tobacco products, and alcoholic beverages
Zastrow said the City has limited types of revenue for the operations of the City and sales tax is one of
them. We are always trying to spread the revenue generation means out over a wider swath of people –
this would fit that bill – an opportunity to get a little more revenue, only a 1% increase, and on luxury items
so he is in favor. Hansen agreed. Ranney said she will support this as it is not necessarily focused on local
Cordovans. After some discussion of the exclusion of watercraft, Council seemed in favor of eliminating
that exclusion. Adams said she is in favor of this because that is the cost of travel, it exists everywhere.
M/Mickelson S/Adams to amend the ordinance by changing the phrase “excluding watercraft” to “including
watercraft”.
Mickelson opined this was an egalitarian way to manage this, whether or not these rentals are occurring
now. Adams agreed that there may not be this service available now but could be in the future. Collins
wanted to clarify that this was motorized watercraft only, not kayaks or canoes. Council agreed.
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Vote on the motion to amend: 7 yeas, 0 nays. Motion to amend was approved.
Vote on the main motion as amended: 7 yeas, 0 nays. Motion was approved.
M. Unfinished Business - none
N. New & Miscellaneous Business
14. Pending Agenda, CIP List, Calendar, Elected & Appointed Officials lists – Bourgeois mentioned there
is a Planning Commission vacancy and one application has been received, she will bring that item to the
next meeting. Bourgeois also said the new marijuana establishment license will be before Council at the
next regular meeting. Council opted to cancel the second August meeting and next Regular Meeting would
be September 2. There may be a special meeting in between if something arises that needs action before
then.
O. Audience Participation - none
P. Council Comments
Zastrow thanked the City Manager for the creative ways to come by small amounts of revenue. Thanks to
Samantha for the hard work on the pool. Thanks and congratulations to Cathy Sherman for all her years
of service.
Hansen offered thanks to staff, to first responders and all the members of the community that volunteer
their time to be present.
Adams is excited to hear about the pool moving forward. She praised the library and staff there – it is such
a vital part of the community, very appreciative to bring her grandkids there recently for story time.
Kinsman echoed the kudos to all the volunteers in Cordova.
Mickelson echoed his fellow council member comments. He had just been working in Southeast Alaska
and he wanted everyone to know we are not the only ones in dire financial straits. Outlook for next season
is very good – could be unprecedented prices.
Collins also thanked staff, appreciated the reports, and thanked first responders. Thanked Sam and Susan
for the feedback on annexation.
Ranney thanked first responders, thanked our USCG and what they do and bring to the community. Thanks
to Parks & Rec, the parks look fabulous. Quarterly reports are appreciated; she thanked Sheryl for financial
updates.
Q. Executive Session - none
R. Adjournment
Hearing no objection Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:53 pm.
Approved: September 2, 2026

Attest: ____________________________________
Susan Bourgeois, City Clerk

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AGENDA ITEM 5
City Council Meeting Date: 9/2/26

CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION FORM
FROM:

Susan Bourgeois, City Clerk

DATE:

08/13/26

ITEM:

Council option to protest/waive protest for application for marijuana retail license
#41906

NEXT STEP:

Motion to waive protest

X

ORDINANCE
MOTION

RESOLUTION
INFORMATION

I. REQUEST OR ISSUE: A Cordova business, Good Vibes LLC, has applied for a new Marijuana
Establishment License (Retail Marijuana Store) with the State through the AMCO (Alcohol and Marijuana
Control Office).
II. RECOMMENDED ACTION / NEXT STEP: Council action to waive right to protest the approval of
this license.
III. FISCAL IMPACTS: none, staff sees no reason to protest, see background information
IV. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Finance Staff & Deputy City Clerk have determined this
business to be current in all financial obligations to the City (utilities, property taxes, business license/taxes).
Police Department and City Fire Marshal have no public safety concerns about this business. Planning
Department has no zoning concerns.
V. LEGAL ISSUES: The local governing body’s procedures for protesting is attached (3AAC306.060).
VI. SUMMARY AND ALTERNATIVES: Council approval of the consent calendar would constitute
approval of this motion:
Council motion to waive protest of the approval of marijuana license #41906, Good Vibes, LLC, Retail
Marijuana Store.

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Department of Commerce,
Community,
and Economic Development
Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office

550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1600
Anchorage, AK 99501
Main: 907.269.0350

July 28, 2026
ATTN: Cordova
VIA Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
License Number:
License Type:
Licensee:
Doing Business As:
Physical Address:
Designated Licensee:
Phone Number:
Email Address:

#41906
Retail Marijuana Store
Good Vibes LLC
Good Vibes Bethel
207 Breakwater Avenue
Cordova, AK 99574
UNITED STATES
Brian Glasheen JR

☒ New Application
☐ New Onsite Consumption Endorsement Application (Retail Only)
AMCO has received a complete application for a marijuana establishment within your jurisdiction. This notice
is required under 3 AAC 306.025(d)(2). Application documents will be sent to you separately via ZendTo.
To protest the approval of this application pursuant to 3 AAC 306.060, you must furnish the director and the
applicant with a clear and concise written statement of reasons for the protest within 60 days of the date of
this notice, and provide AMCO proof of service of the protest upon the applicant. If the protest is a
“conditional protest” as defined in 3 AAC 306.060(d)(2) and the application otherwise meets all the criteria set
forth by the regulations, the Marijuana Control Board may approve the license, but require the applicant to
show to the board’s satisfaction that the requirements of the local government have been met before the
director issues the license.
3 AAC 306.010, 3 AAC 306.080, and 3 AAC 306.250 provide that the board will deny an application for a new
license if the board finds that the license is prohibited under AS 17.38 as a result of an ordinance or election
conducted under AS 17.38 and 3 AAC 306.200, or when a local government protests an application on the
grounds that the proposed licensed premises are located in a place within the local government where a local
zoning ordinance prohibits the marijuana establishment, unless the local government has approved a variance
from the local ordinance.
This application will be in front of the Marijuana Control Board at our 09/02/26-09/03/26, meeting.
Sincerely,
Kevin Richard, Director

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550 W 7th Avenue, Suite 1600
Anchorage, AK 99501
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Form MJ-01: Marijuana Establishment Operating Plan
Why is this form needed?
An operating plan is required for all marijuana establishment license applications. Applicants should review Title 17.38 of Alaska
Statutes and Chapter 306 of the Alaska Administrative Code. This form will be used to document how an applicant intends to meet
the requirements of those statutes and regulations. If your business has a formal operating plan, you may include a copy of that
operating plan with your application, but all fields of this form must still be completed per 3 AAC 306.020(c).

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• Transportation and delivery of marijuana and marijuana products
• Signage and advertising
Applicants must also complete the corresponding operating plan supplemental forms (Form MJ-03, Form MJ-04, Form MJ-05, or
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207 Breakwater Avenue

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[Form MJ-01) (rev 8/19/2025)

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REVISION TABLE
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REVISION TABLE
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Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office
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https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/amco
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Alaska Marijuana Control Board

Form MJ-08: Local Government Notice
Why is this form needed?
A local government notice is required for all marijuana establishment license applications with a proposed premises that is located
within a local government, per 3 AAC 306.025(b)(3). As soon as practical after initiating a marijuana establishment license
application, an applicant must give notice of the application to the public by submitting a copy of the apP:l�aJ!on\9';each\local
government and any community council in the area of the proposed licensed premises. For an establish�eht lotated inside the
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boundaries of city that is within a borough, both the city and the borough must be notified.
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This form must be completed and submitted to AMCO's Anchorage office before any new or transfer license application will be
considered complete.

Section 1 - Establishment Information

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Enter information for the business seeking to be licensed, as identified on the license application.

Good Vibes LLC

Licensee:

Retail

License Type:
Doing Business As:

Good Vibes Bethel

Premises Address:

207 Breakwater Avenue

Cordova

City:

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License Number: 141906

State:

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AK

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ZIP:

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Section 2 - Certification
I certify that I have met the local government notice requirement set forth under 3 AAC 306.025(b)(3) by submitting a copy of my
application to the following local government (LG) official(s) and community council (if applicable):

City of Cordova

6/5/26

Local Government(s): ____ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____________ Date Submitted: ________
Kevin Johnson Acting City Manager
Susan Bourgeois City Clerk
Name/Title of LG Official 1: _____________ Name/Title of LG Official 2: _____________

Community Council:

(Municipality of Anchorage and Matanuska-Susitna Borough only)

Date Submitted: --------

You must be able to certify the statement below. Read the following and then sign your initials in the box to the right:

I hereby certify that I am the person herein named and subscribing to this application and that I have read the complete
application, and I know the full content thereof. I declare that all of the information contained herein, and evidence or
other documents submitted are true and correct. I understand that any falsification or misrepresentation of any item or
response in this application, or any attachment, or documents to support this application, is sufficient grounds for
denying or revoking a license/permit. I further understand that it is a Class A misdemeanor under Alaska Statute
11.56.210 to falsify an application and commit the crime of unsworn falsification.

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Brian Glasheen
Printed name of licensee
[Form MJ-08) (rev 3/24/2022)

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AMW Property Management
1853 Buccaneer Pl
Anchorage, AK 99501
907.543.3499 (Alex); 907.545-1144 (Brian or Pat)
Email: [email protected]
RENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT
This venture of rental is made and entered this

21st

day of ____July_______, 2026_, by

and between AMW Property Management, hereinafter called “Landlord” and

Good Vibes LLC

, hereinafter called “Tenant” for the following property
207 Breakwater Ave Unit B, located in Cordova, Alaska.

1. RENT/LATE FEE/NSF FEE
Rent should be $
1000 per month plus sales tax payable on or before the 1st of each month
in the form of cash, personal check, check, money order, or deposited in AMW Property Management’s
checking account. Wells Fargo Account number is # 1823893043
Tenant agrees a $50.00 late fee will be charged if rent is not paid within five (5) days of the due date.
The assessment and payment of the $50.00 late fee shall not operate as waiver of any other remedy
landlord might have. Landlord and tenant specifically agree that any unpaid portion of the deposit,
utility bills, etc, is the responsibility of the tenant. Tenant agrees that failure to pay any unpaid portion
of the deposit, utility bills, late fees, NSF fees, and any fines or damages assessed will be deemed
“MATERIAL BREACH” of this agreement. Failure of tenant to pay rent by the agreed day of each month
or other violation of this agreement shall authorize landlord to terminate this tenancy by giving the
appropriate written notice pursuant to Alaska Statute 34.03.220. A $35.00 NSF charge will be assessed
on any check submitted to the LANDLORD by TENANT that is returned from the bank. Returned checks
will not be resubmitted to the bank by LANDLORD. TENANT will pay the NSF fee plus any late fees and
make good the check in the form of a cashier’s check, money order, or cash. It is at the LANDLORD’S
discretion whether TENANT’S personal check will or will not be accepted for future payments.

2. APPLICATION OF MONIES PAID
TENANT acknowledges that if TENANT incurs charges for late fees, damages, utilities, security deposit, or
any other cause, that any monies paid after such charges are incurred shall be applied to the charges
first and the remainder shall be applied towards rent. Any balance left owing shall be for unpaid rent
and may be subject to a late charge if TENANT’S account is not brought with a zero balance.

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3. TERMS
The terms of the rental shall be for a period of __12______ months to commence on the ____1st______
day of ____October________, 2026__, and ending on the _1st________ day of
________October_____________, 2027__. A written 30 days notice must be given to LANDLORD prior
to the expiration of lease if TENANT wishes to vacate at the end of the lease.

4. USE OF PREMISES
The premises shall be used solely as a Marjana Retail store by TENANT and those persons authorized by
LANDLORD. TENANT agrees not to use premises or permit the premises to be used for unlawful
purposes. TENANT and all occupants agree to comply with all rules and regulations now or hereafter
adopted by LANDLORD.
TENANT shall permit no extraordinary combustible material to be kept on the premises and shall use
every precaution to prevent fire, and shall permit nothing to be done that might increase the premium
rates of insurance.
Residents will not improperly store any toxic or hazardous waste on site. If such items are spilled or
dumped on the premises, TENANT will be liable for all clean up costs. No noise or nuisance is permitted
to the disturbance of other tenants.
5. UTILITIES
TENANT agrees to pay the following utilities. Should TENANT fail to have billing transferred, TENANT
shall be considered in default of the agreement and will be charged $50.00 handling fee per billing cycle
in addition to the utility bill amount until utility is transferred into TENANT’S name.
A. Electricity

B. Water/Sewer

6. KEYS AND LOCKS
TENANT is not permitted to change the locks or add locks without prior written consent of LANDLORD, is
responsible for all keys issued, and must return all keys and copies made by TENANT to LANDLORD at
time of move-out. If TENANT keeps keys after move-out, rent will continue to be charged until keys are
returned to LANDLORD. Re-keying charges will come out of the Security Deposit at move-out if all keys
are not returned.
NUMBER OF KEYS ISSUED: Rental _____1____ Other: Water Building ____
7. SECURITY DEPOSIT AGREEMENT
A deposit is required. The deposit shall be $__1000______. The deposit is intended to secure the
LANDLORD against all expenses incurred in cleaning and repair upon vacancy. The deposit is also
intended to compensate for lost rental revenue in the event the tenant violated a provision of their
lease which may cause the tenant to vacate. Security deposits will be requested of the TENANT at the
time the lease is signed and first month’s rent is paid unless other arrangements have been made by the
LANDLORD. Upon vacancy, an inspection will be made of the premises by LANDLORD. The TENANT is

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required to leave the rental in a clean and move-in re-rentable condition. Actual costs of cleaning and
repairs needed to bring the rental to a marketable condition will be deducted from the deposit. Any
amount to be refunded or owed to the TENANT or LANDLORD will be notified to the renter within 14
days of the date TENANT delivers possession of the rental.
Should the TENANT move out without giving a proper notice as specified in the lease, the amount of any
unpaid rent will be forfeited from the deposit held and LANDLORD will provide an accounting of the
security deposit within 30 days. Forfeit of the security deposit will not satisfy the responsibility of the
former TENANT to reimburse the LANDLORD for any cleaning, repairs, or lost rent in excess of the
deposit held.
All deposits will be held in a trust account separate from operating funds. Any refund of deposit will be
made only to the TENANT who made the deposit payment. If premise is rented by more than one
person, any refund shall be made to the individual(s) who paid the deposit unless notarized written
authorization is given to LANDLORD to distribute to another party.
Upon 30 days notice to vacate TENANT may not use security deposit toward last month’s rent.
8. NUMBER OF TENANTS
N/A
9. ASSIGNMENT OF SUBLETTING
TENANT agrees NOT to assign or sublet the premises to any person without written permission of the
LANDLORD.
10. PETS
Pets ARE NOT permitted. Any unauthorized pet on the premises is subject to a fine of $100.00 charged
to the TENANT per day per pet.
11. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
TENANT shall make no electrical connections to any outlet other than those located in the rental and
shall in NO WAY modify the electrical system.
12. TENANT’S INSPECTION OF PREMISES
TENANT shall inspect premises within 7 days of taking occupancy of the property. Failure to report
issues within 7 days of occupancy will be deemed an acceptance of good condition.
13. ABSENCE FROM THE PREMISES
The TENANT shall notify LANDLORD of any extended absence from the premises in excess of seven (7)
days. LANDLORD may inspect premises to determine whether it has been abandoned. If rent is in default
and TENANT has been absent in excess of seven (7) days, LANDLORD will post an abandonment notice
and take possession of the premises immediately.
14. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

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TENANT shall notify LANDLORD IMMEDIATELY of any repairs needed and LANDLORD shall have access
to the premises at any reasonable time for repair, maintenance, or to protect the property. LANDLORD
is responsible for the maintenance and repair of any breakage to structure or equipment so long as such
breakage was not due to negligence or deliberate wrongful conduct of the TENANT, in which case the
TENANT shall be held liable. Under the terms of the State Landlord Tenant Act, the TENANT is
responsible to the LANDLORD for any damages or repairs required due to his/her willful acts, negligence,
or in some cases his/her failure to act. Please be aware TENANTS are responsible for their GUESTS while
on the premises. Cost of repairs is due immediately. Any monies paid are applied to damages first and
then towards rent.
15. INSPECTION
LANDLORD, or his representative, shall have the right to enter the premises with 24 hours notice at all
reasonable hours to examine the rental or immediate entry to make such alterations and repairs as may
be deemed necessary for the safety or preservation of the building, as well as to post any statutory
notices of non-responsibility.
16. FURNITURE/APPLIANCES
None Provided
17. PARKING AND MOTOR VEHICLES
TENANT shall use only that parking space designated for his/her use by LANDLORD.
18. FIRE AND CASUALTY
If premises is destroyed by fire or other casualty, LANDLORD may repair the damage and the rent will be
abated for such a period of time as the premises remain unlivable, but if premises is destroyed or so
badly damaged that LANDLORD decides it is unadvisable to repair, the agreement shall cease and
terminate and rent shall be adjusted to the date that such fire or casualty occurred on a daily basis as
herein provided. LANDLORD will not be responsible for damage incurred to any personal property of the
TENANT caused by a third party, fire, theft, water damage, etc.
TENANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO OBTAIN RENTER’S INSURANCE.

19. TERMINATION FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT
If TENANT fails to pay rent by the agreed upon day of the month, a “Demand for Rent and Notice to
Vacate” will be issued to the TENANT for all rents due plus any late fees, or other charges that are owed.
If full amount due is not paid by cashier’s check, cash, or money order within the seven (7) day period
after the Notice is served, the tenancy terminates. LANDLORD may terminate the agreement and
immediately move to recover possession of the premises in accordance with the Alaska Landlord Tenant
Act. Notwithstanding any termination of the tenancy provided therein, TENANT remains responsible for
the full rental due for the entire term of this agreement. TENANT agrees that failure to pay any unpaid
portion of the deposit, late fees, NSF fees, and any fines or damages assessed will be deemed a
“MATERIAL BREACH” of this agreement. In the event of a default by Tenant, Landlord will contact the

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Alaska Marijuana Control Office and ensure Enforcement for AMCO removes all marijuana and
marijuana product from facility.
20. BREACH OF AGREEMENT
TENANT hereby recognizes that he/she is obligated to pay rent for the full term of this agreement. At
the expiration of this particular agreement, it shall automatically renew each month, on a month-tomonth basis, or it may be terminated by either TENANT or LANDLORD by giving written notice at least
thirty (30) days prior to the next rental due date. Full rent will be due for the month.
21. EARLY TERMINATION
Early termination prior to the expiration of this agreement normally is not permitted. We have come
across cases when the LANDLORD has agreed to release TENANT from their lease early. If the LANDLORD
agrees to an early release, TENANT agrees to pay any rent, pro-rated lease-up fee, advertising, utilities,
and any other costs the LANDLORD would incur to re-rent. Only after a new tenant is found will the
Security Deposit be refunded, as long as no monies are owed LANDLORD.
22. MOVE OUT CLEANING
TENANT agrees that upon termination of this rental agreement to leave the rental in a move-in like
condition. It shall be his/her responsibility to have all items on the on the “Cleaning Checklist”
completed prior to moving. If those items are not done, the Security Deposit will be used to complete
any cleaning or repairs needed.
23. TENANT’S BELONGINGS-ABANDONED PROPERTY
Unless other agreed upon in writing, if termination of tenancy for any reason, all personal property left
on the premises will be disposed of by LANDLORD five (5) days after the tenancy is terminated and
LANDLORD will not be liable for loss or damage for said disposal.
In case of abandonment, where TENANT left the rental and his/her personal belongings or has been
absent for seven (7) days or longer without giving notice, all personal property left on the premises will
be disposed of by LANDLORD within fifteen (15) days of abandonment and LANDLORD will not be liable
for loss or damage for said disposal.
24. COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES
If by reason of any default or breach on the part of the TENANT, in the performance of any of the
provisions of this lease, it becomes necessary for the LANDLORD to employ an attorney, the TENANT
agrees to pay all costs, expenses, and reasonable actual attorney’s fees expended or incurred by the
LANDLORD in connection therewith. If there is any amount owing on TENANT’S account and it is sent to
a collection agency, there is an additional $50.00 collection fee charged.
25. ACCIDENTS AND PERSONAL INJURIES
LANDLORD shall not be liable for any loss or damage to person or property in or around said rental by
reason of fire, theft, leakage, bursting or overflow of any drains or pipes due to snow, rain, or
interruption of utilities, or any other cause, whether it results in damaged suffered by TENANT or his/her
family, agents, guests, or any other person. The TENANT shall indemnify and save LANDLORD harmless
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from such liability unless such liability is the direct result of LANDLORD negligence. LANDLORD shall in no
way be responsible for damage of any nature whatsoever to the TENANT. Personal property or TENANT
is not insured by LANDLORD against fire, water damage, or theft. Any losses incurred by TENANT due to
fire, theft, or water damages shall be borne entirely by TENANT.
TENANT IS STRONGLY URGED TO OBTAIN RENTER’S INSURANCE TO INSURE THEIR PERSONAL
PROPERTY.
26. TENANT STORAGE
The storage of personal property outside the rental shall be in a manner and in areas prescribed by
LANDLORD.
27. DISASTER
LANDLORD is not responsible for any personal property loss or damages due to the loss/failure of
electricity, heat, water and sewer, refrigeration, telephone, or any other public or privately supplied
utility service because of conditions beyond the control of the LANDLORD. This includes both Acts of
God and man-made failures and shortcomings. TENANTS also agree to permit LANDLORD to temporarily
turn off utilities for the purposes of performing required maintenance.
28. AGENCY DISCLOSURE
AMW Property Management and its agents and staff are employed by and authorized to represent the
owner of the property. At no time shall there be implied Agency on behalf of the TENANT.
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I/WE HAVE READ AND RECEIVED A COPY OF THE RENTAL POLICY AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE
POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS STATED THEREIN.

RESIDENTS AND ALL OCCUPANTS AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS.

IF TWO OR MORE TENANTS ARE SIGNING THIS RENTAL/LEASE AGREEMENT, THEY ARE SIGNING JOINTLY
AND SEPARATELY.

TENANT(S) SIGNATURE(S):
__Brian Glasheen_____________________________

Date:_______7/21/2026________

DOB:______________________________

DL or ID#_______________

__________________________________________

Date:_________________________

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DOB:______________________________________

DL Or ID#_________________________

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

Alex Wasierski
_________________________________

Date:_____7/21/2026____________________

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Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing

https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/Search/EntityDetail/10163025

Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development

CORPORATIONS, BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
LICENSING
State of Alaska / Commerce / Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing / Search & Database Download /
Corporations / Entity Details

ENTITY DETAILS
Name(s)
Type

Name

Legal Name

Good Vibes LLC
Entity Type: Limited Liability Company
Entity #: 10163025
Status: Good Standing
AK Formed Date: 5/8/2021
Duration/Expiration: Perpetual
Home State: ALASKA

Next Biennial Report Due: 1/2/2023
Entity Mailing Address: 1834 BUCCANEER PLACE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99501
Entity Physical Address: 1834 BUCCANEER PLACE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99501

Registered Agent
Agent Name: Brian Glasheen
Registered Mailing Address: 1834 BUCCANEER PLACE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99501
Registered Physical Address: 1834 BUCCANEER PLACE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99501

Officials
Show Former
AK Entity #

Name

Titles

Owned

Alexander Wasierski

Member

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Brian Glasheen

Member

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https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/Search/EntityDetail/10163025

Filed Documents
Date Filed

Type

Filing

Certificate

5/08/2021

Creation Filing

Click to View

Click to View

5/08/2021

Initial Report

Click to View

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AGENDA ITEM 6
City Council Meeting Date: 09/02/26

CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION FORM
FROM:

Susan Bourgeois, City Clerk

DATE:

08/13/26

ITEM:

Concurrence of Mayor’s appointment to Planning Commission

NEXT STEP:

Approval of Motion to concur

X

ORDINANCE
MOTION

RESOLUTION
INFORMATION

I. REQUEST OR ISSUE: The Planning Commission has a vacancy due to a resignation and one
application has been received.
II. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council should concur with the appointment recommendation
made by Mayor Smith and approve by voice vote. Approval of the consent calendar will accomplish
Council concurrence of Mayor Smith’s appointment of Christian Oehm to fill the vacant seat on the
Planning Commission.
III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City Clerk has been advertising the vacancy for more
than a month and only one application has been received.
IV. SUMMARY AND ALTERNATIVES: City Council members may concur with the Mayor’s
appointment or take alternative action. Approval of consent calendar accomplishes the concurrence. If
council wants to choose another option the item must be pulled from the consent calendar.

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AGENDA ITEM 7
City Council Meeting Date: 9/2/26
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION FORM
FROM:

Susan Bourgeois, City Clerk

DATE:

8/26/26

ITEM:

Council option to protest/waive protest for new Seasonal Restaurant Eating Place
Tourism Liquor License #60589

NEXT STEP:

Motion to waive protest via approval of consent calendar

X

ORDINANCE
MOTION

RESOLUTION
INFORMATION

I. REQUEST OR ISSUE: A Cordova business, No Road Brewing LLC, has applied for a new Liquor
License (Seasonal Restaurant Eating Place Tourism) with the State through the AMCO (Alcohol and
Marijuana Control Office).
II. RECOMMENDED ACTION / NEXT STEP: Council action to waive right to protest the renewal.
III. FISCAL IMPACTS: none, staff sees no reason to protest see background information
IV. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Finance Staff & Deputy City Clerk have determined this
business to be current in all financial obligations to the City (utilities, property taxes, business taxes). Police
Department has no public safety concerns about this business. Planning Department sees no zoning reason
to consider protest.
V. LEGAL ISSUES: The local governing body’s right to protest is defined in AS 04.11.480, attached.
VI. SUMMARY AND ALTERNATIVES: Council approval of the consent calendar would constitute
approval of this motion:
Council motion to waive it’s right to protest the issuance of liquor license #60589, Copper River Brewing,
LLC, Seasonal Restaurant Eating Place Tourism.

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Department of Commerce, Community,
and Economic Development
ALCOHOL & MARIJUANA CONTROL OFFICE
550 West Seventh Avenue, Suite 1600
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Main: 907.269.0350

August 26, 2026
City of Cordova
VIA Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
License Type:

Seasonal Restaurant or Eating Place Tourism

Licensee:

No Road Brewing, LLC

Doing Business As:

Copper River Brewing

Premises Address

516 1st St, Cordova, AK 99574

Endorsement(s):

None

☒ New Application
☐ Transfer of Location Application

License Number:

60589

☐ Transfer of Ownership Application
☐ Transfer of Controlling Interest Application

We have received a completed application for the above listed license (see attached application documents) within
your jurisdiction. This is the notice required under AS 04.11.480.
A local governing body may protest the approval of an application(s) pursuant to AS 04.11.480 by furnishing the
director and the applicant with a clear and concise written statement of reasons for the protest within 60 days of
receipt of this notice, and by allowing the applicant a reasonable opportunity to defend the application before a
meeting of the local governing body, as required by 3 AAC 305.085(d). If a protest is filed, the board will deny the
application unless the board finds that the protest is arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable. To protest the application
referenced above, please submit your protest within 60 days and show proof of service upon the applicant.
AS 04.11.491 – AS 04.11.509 provide that the board will deny a license application if the board finds that the license is
prohibited under as a result of an election conducted under AS 04.11.507.
AS 04.11.420 provides that the board will not issue a license when a local governing body protests an application on
the grounds that the applicant’s proposed licensed premises are located in a place within the local government where
a local zoning ordinance prohibits the alcohol establishment, unless the local government has approved a variance
from the local ordinance.
Sincerely,
Anna White
Licensing Examiner II
For
Kevin Richard, Director
[email protected]

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Document reference ID : 7320

Licensing Application Summary
Application ID:

7320

Applicant Name:

No Road Brewing Llc

License Type applied for:

Seasonal REPL Tourism License (SRTL) (AS 04.09.360)

Application Status:

In Review

Application Submitted On:

08/19/2026 08:17 AM AKDT

Entity Information
Business Structure:

Limited liability company

Alaska Entity Number (CBPL):

10174594

Entity Contact Information
Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1384, Cordova, AK, 99574, USA

Tell Us About You
Authority Type:

I am authorized user by the designated licensee with binding authority

Legal First Name:

Christiana

Legal Last Name:

Fincher

Email Address:
Phone Number:

713-299-6971
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Additional Authorized Users
Legal Name

Relation with Applicant

Curtis Fincher

Family Member

Ownership / Principal Party Details
Principal Parent Entity

Principal Party

Role

%Ownership

No Road Brewing Llc

Christiana Fincher

Member

50

No Road Brewing Llc

Curtis Fincher

Member

50

Premises Address
Address:

516 1st St, Cordova, AK, 99574, USA

Does the proposed site include a
valid street address?

Yes

Basic Business information
Business/Trade Name:

Copper River Brewing

What is your primary business at this
location?

Restaurant

Premises Contact Details
Contact Person Name

Christiana Fincher

Business Phone Number

713-299-6971

Alternate Phone Number

302-562-0401

Email Address
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Local Government and Community Council Details
City/Municipality

Cordova

Borough

Unorganized Borough

Property Ownership
Do you, the applicant, own the land, building, and/or warehouse at this proposed licensed
location?
Yes
Property Utilization Status
An Existing Facility
Property Ownership Deed
deed of trust.pdf

Premises Diagram
Will the license or permit embrace the entire premises address?
Yes
Premises Diagram

• Copper River Brewing Drawing Set (5_29) (dragged).pdf

Seasonal Information
Are you conducting seasonal business?

Yes

Please Provide your six-month operating
period

04/01 - 9/30

Operation Period Details
We are currently an established brewery with a kitchen that operates year round. We are applying for
this seasonal license because as it is now over 50% of our business is food and we'd like to be able
to host events, live music, etc. in the summer months.
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Restaurant Detail
Dining after standard closing hours: AS 04.16.010(c)

Yes

Dining by persons 16 – 20 years of age: AS 04.16.049(a)(2)

Yes

Dining by persons under the age of 16 years, accompanied by a person over the age
of 21: AS 04.16.049(a)(3)

Yes

Employment for any persons under 21 years of age: AS 04.16.049(c)

Yes

List where within the premises minors are anticipated to have access in the course of either
dining or employment. (Example: Minors will only be allowed in the dining area. OR Minors
will only be employed and present in the Kitchen.)
Minors will be allowed in the dining area and minors may be employed and present in the kitchen.
Describe the policies, practices and procedures that will be in place to ensure that minors do
not gain access to alcohol while dining or employed at your premises.
All diners, including minors, will not have access to the bar area where drinks are prepared and
served. For minors that are employed we will always have a manager or assistant manager behind
the bar to ensure that minors do not gain access to alcohol.
Is an owner, manager, or assistant manager who is 21 years of age or older always
present on the premises during business hours?

Yes

Food Service Permit
Is your license located in Municipality of Anchorage?

No

Do you have Approved food service permit for this premises?

Yes

Copy of the current food service permit for this premises OR the plan review
approval.

DEC.pd
f

Entertainment & Service
Are any forms of entertainment offered or available within the licensed business or
within the proposed licensed premises?

Yes

Describe the entertainment offered or available and the hours in which the entertainment may
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occur:

The entertainment offered will be live performances. It may be during any open hours.
Food and beverage service offered or anticipated is:

Counter
Service

Restaurant Declaration
Please upload the finalized or expected Food and Alcohol Menu.

menu.pdf

There are tables or counters at my establishment for consuming food in a dining area on the
premises. I have included with this form a menu, or an expected menu, listing the meals to be offered
to patrons.
This menu includes entrées that are regularly sold and prepared by the licensee at the licensed
premises.
I certify that the license for which I am requesting desigation is either a Beverage Dispensary,
Beverage Dispensary Tourism, Club, Sporting Activity or Event License, Outdoor Recreation Lodge,
Golf Course, Destination Resort, OR Restaurant or Eating Place, Seasonal REPL Tourism License.

Hours Of Operation
Sunday

Close

Monday

12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday

12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday

12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Thursday

12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Friday

12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday

12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Other Licenses Involvement
Does any representative or owner named in this application have any direct or indirect
financial interest in any other alcoholic beverage business that does business in or is
licensed in Alaska?
No

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Tourism Statement
Explain how issuance of a alcoholic beverage license at your establishment has/will
encourage tourism.
See page 46. This is the latest data that exists, and tourism has grown since. Cordova gets 9,000
visitors a year according to the report prepared by the McDowell Group (attached) and according to
the most recent census our population is 2,609. We are an established brewery with a full kitchen and
already are a common gathering point for any conference or event that comes to Cordova. We also
regularly host cruise ship passengers, heliskiers, sport fisherman, river rafters and other adventure
tourists. We even have some tourists that say they came to Cordova just for the brewery. While locals
are an important part of our business, the business wouldn't be sustainable if it weren't for tourists
and tourists make up the majority of our revenue. Allowing us this license will allow us more flexibility
in terms of hours and the types of events we are able to host. Even though Cordova is technically at
it's limit in terms of REPL and beverage dispensary licenses, many of those licenses are operating at
a bare minimum to keep their license. That means that eating place options for tourists are also very
limited. We are already consistently operating year round, but with such tight restrictions on breweries
we are unable to provide tourists with the fun events that can draw people in from out of town.
Documentation establishing visitor counts in the municipality or ak_visitor_report_compressed.p
established village in which the license will be located.
df

Individual Certification and Financial Interest
I hereby certify that no person other than a proposed licensee listed on the liquor license application
has a direct or indirect financial interest, as defined in AS 04.11.450(f) in the business for which a
liquor license is being applied for.
I hereby certify that any ownership change shall be reported to the board as required under AS
04.11.040, AS 04.11.045, AS 04.11.050, and AS 04.11.055.

Public Notice Posting Attestation and Publishers
Affidavit
Have you posted your application at both required locations for
ten consecutive days?

Yes

What was the other conspicuous location of your post? (Please
Include the full address)

512 1st Street, Cordova, AK
99574

What was the first day you posted your application?

08/06/2026
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If the newspaper advertisement was published did you advertise
once a week for three consecutive weeks or if by radio twice
week for three successive weeks?

Yes

What was the final date your advertisement was
published/broadcasted?

07/27/2026

Newspaper/Publishers Affidavit
aff3.pdf
I attest that I have met the public posting notice requirement set forth under AS 04.11.310 by posting
a copy of my application for the 10-day period at the location of the proposed licensed premises and
at another conspicuous location in the area of the proposed premises as listed in this application.
I hereby attest that I am the person herein named and subscribing to this application and that I have
read the complete application, and I know the full content thereof. I declare that all of the information
contained herein, and evidence or other documents submitted are true and correct. I understand that
any falsification or misrepresentation of any item or response in this application, or any attachment,
or documents to support this application, is sufficient grounds for denying or revoking a
license/permit. I further understand that it is a Class A misdemeanor under Alaska Statute 11.56.210
to falsify an application and commit the crime of unsworn falsification.

Attestations
I certify that all proposed licensees (as defined in AS 04.11.260) and affiliates have been listed on
this application.
I certify that I understand that providing a false statement on this form or any other form provided by
AMCO is grounds for rejection or denial of this application or revocation of any license issued.
I certify that all licensees, agents, and employees who sell or serve alcoholic beverages or check the
identification of a patron will complete an approved alcohol server education course, if required by
AS 04.21.025, and, while selling or serving alcoholic beverages, will carry or have available to show
a current course card or a photocopy of the card certifying completion of approved alcohol server
education course, if required by 3 AAC 305.700.
I agree to provide all information required by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in support of this
application.
I hereby certify that I am the person herein named and subscribing to this application and that I have
read the complete application, and I know the full content thereof. I declare that all of the information
contained herein, and evidence or other documents submitted are true and correct. I understand that
any falsification or misrepresentation of any item or response in this application, or any attachment,
or documents to support this application, is sufficient grounds for denying or revoking a
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license/permit. I further understand that it is a Class A misdemeanor under Alaska Statute 11.56.210
to falsify an application and commit the crime of unsworn falsification.
I certify that all proposed licensees have been listed with Division of Corporation, Business, and
Professional Licensing.
I certify that I and any individual identified in the business entity ownership section of this application,
has or will read AS 04 and its implementing regulations.
I certify I have provided a menu of a variety of types of food appropriate for meals that are prepared
on the licensed premises.
I certify that non-employees under 21 years of age will not enter and remain on the licensed
premises except for the purposes of dining only.
I certify that the sale and service of food and alcoholic beverages and any other business on the
licensed premises is under the sole control of the licensee.
I certify the licensed premises is a bona fide restaurant as defined in AS 04.21.080(b).
I certify there is supervision on the licensed premises adequate to reasonably ensure that a person
under 21 years of age will not gain access to alcoholic beverages.
I certify I understand that failure to comply with the terms of the Seasonal REPL – Tourism license is
a violation.
I certify I understand that with each renewal application, I must provide a statement (Form AB-33)
that the gross receipts from the sale of food for consumption on the licensed premises are not less
than the total of the gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the
licensed premises in each calendar year.
I certify that any provided entertainment will be in compliance with AS 04.09.360, which states: The
holder of a seasonal restaurant or eating place tourism license may provide entertainment on or
adjacent to the licensed premises only between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unless
additional hours are approved by the director upon the written request of the licensee for a specific
occasion. The director may not grant approval for additional hours of entertainment on or adjacent to
the licensed premises of an individual licensee more than three times in a calendar year. In this
subsection, “entertainment” includes dancing, karaoke, live per or similar activities, but does not
include recorded or broadcast performances without live participation.
I certify that I have provided a written statement attached to this application that explains how the
establishment will encourage tourism and meets the requirements under AS 04.09.360, 3 AAC
305.305,305.310, 305.900 and 305.910.
I certify that I have provided appropriate documentation to establish visitor counts in the municipality
or an established village in which the license will be located.
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I certify that I understand the ABC Board will limit the availability of Seasonal REPL Tourism licenses
as described at 3 AAC 305.310.
I certify that the licensed premises are located in a municipality or an established village has a
population of 40,000 or less and receives more than 4,000 visitors a year as determined under 3
AAC 305.910.

Signature
This application was digitally signed by : Christiana Fincher on 07/31/2026 12:14 PM AKDT

Payment Info
Payment Type : CC
Payment Id: a0047a7b-bb60-4b22-8431-d88f213ffc30
Receipt Number: 101277411
Payment Date: 02/19/2026 03:44 AM AKST

Documents
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Final Lease.pdf

License Lease\Sublease document

01/14/202
6 03:55
PM AKST

2

menu.pdf

LicenseRestaurantDeclarationFoodAlcoMenuDocu
ment

01/14/202
6 04:53
PM AKST

3

ak_visitor_report_compressed.
pdf

Visitors Count Document

01/14/202
6 05:11
PM AKST

4

Copper River Brewing Drawing
Set (5_29) (dragged).pdf

License Location Diagram Document

07/23/202
6 02:59
PM AKDT

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5

deed of trust.pdf

License property ownership document

07/23/202
6 03:01
PM AKDT

6

DEC.pdf

LicenseRestaurantDetailFoodServicePermitDocum
ent

07/23/202
6 03:11
PM AKDT

7

aff3.pdf

Publishers Affidavit

08/19/202
6 08:19
AM AKDT

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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
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ACCESS TO BASEMENT
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SEE INTERIOR ELEVATIONS FOR WALL FINISHES ON SHEET A 7.1 AND 7.2
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Cordova Non-Resident Visitor Estimate
We reached out to the Cordova Chamber of Commerce, the City of Cordova, the Prince William Sound
Economic Development District (PWSEDD), the Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Research and Analysis and the Alaska Travel Industry Association to ask whether more current tourism
figures exist than the 2016 AVSP number previously shared. None of these organizations tracks visitor
numbers independently, and none was aware of a better or more recent count than what is documented
below. Below we have attempted to supplement that data source with additional, more current Cordova
visitor data for additional context.

Benchmark: 9,000 visitors (AVSP, 2016)
The Alaska Visitor Statistics Program estimated approximately 9,000 visitors to Cordova in 2016 [1]. Though
this source is now dated, this figure continues to be treated as the standing reference point for Cordova's
visitor volume: it is cited in both the City of Cordova's 2019 Comprehensive Plan [2] and the Prince William
Sound Economic Development District's 2021 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy [3].
Scaling this benchmark using statewide tourism growth: Rather than treating the 9,000 figure as frozen
in 2016, this number can be updated using Alaska's statewide visitor growth over the same period. Statewide
out-of-state visitor volume grew from 1,857,500 in summer 2016 [4], to 3.08 million in the 2024-25 season [5]
— an increase of roughly 66%. Applying that same growth rate to Cordova's 2016 9,000-visitor benchmark
implies approximately 14,900 visitors to Cordova today, if Cordova's tourism has grown proportionately to
the statewide trend during that time.

Independent 2025 estimate, by non-resident population
If the 2016 figure is not considered current enough, despite statewide tourism growth since that time, the
following builds a minimum non-resident count from calendar-year 2025 data across four populations:
hotel/short term rental guests, seasonal cannery workers, non-resident commercial fishermen, and cruise
passengers who disembark without staying overnight.
Non-residents in hotel rooms and other short term rentals: The City of Cordova collected $277,409.97
in Public Accommodations sales/surtax between January 1 and December 31, 2025 [6]. This tax applies only
to public lodging and short-term accommodations, at a combined sales-plus-surtax rate of 13%. Dividing the
collections by that rate implies $2,133,922.85 in total accommodations sold for the year.
Published room rates at Cordova's two largest hotels average $228.33 per night (Prince William Sound Motel:
$160 and $180; The Reluctant Fisherman: $270, $245, $230, and $285) [7]. At that average rate, $2,133,922.85
in accommodations sold corresponds to roughly 9,346 room-nights. Assuming a conservative average stay of
two nights and 1.5 occupants per room, this implies at least 7,010 discrete non-resident hotel guests (9,346

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room-nights ÷ 2-night average stay × 1.5 occupants per room). This number does not count any visitors who
stay with Cordova residents rather than in paid lodging (such as visiting family members).
Seasonal seafood cannery workers: An estimated 930 non-resident seasonal workers are housed by
Cordova's canneries, according to the The Economic Impact of the Seafood Industry in Southcentral Alaska [8].
Non-resident commercial fishermen and crew: Also per The Economic Impact of the Seafood Industry in
Southcentral Alaska: of Cordova's 619 commercial fishermen, 46% are drift gillnetters and 36% are purse
seiners; 56% of drift gillnetters and 73% of purse seiners are non-residents of Cordova [9]. Applying these
shares:
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Non-resident gillnetters: 619 × 0.46 × 0.56 ≈ 159
Non-resident purse seiners: 619 × 0.36 × 0.73 ≈ 163
Total: 322 non-resident commercial fishing permit holders.

This is almost certainly an undercount of seasonal nonresident fishermen. First, the gillnetter/seiner split
reflects the number of boats, not individuals, and seine boats typically have 3 crew members/deckhands in
addition to the captain/permit holder, the majority of whom come from out of state to work for the summer.
Second, a 2026 report, Envisioning Cordova's Resilient Future, documents continued fisherman out-migration: the
total number of permits has stayed fixed, but a growing share of those permits is now held by non-residents
[10]. So even the 56%/73% non-resident shares used above are likely understated for 2025.
Cruise ship day passengers: Per email correspondence with the Cordova Harbormaster, passengers who
disembark at the Cordova harbor without staying overnight numbered 506 in 2023, 1,560 in 2024, and 850 in
2025 [11]. This market was not yet developed in 2016 when the 9,000 annual visitor number was sourced.

Total
Combining the 2025 figures — 7,010 non-residents in paid lodging, 930 cannery workers, 322 fishermen and
crew, and 850 cruise day passengers — yields 9,112 non-residents present in Cordova in 2025. Each
assumption in this estimate was chosen conservatively for maximum defensibility, so the true number is likely
higher than that (as the context above makes clear, the number of visitors has, if anything, grown since 2016).
Either way, annual visitors to Cordova are clearly far in excess of 4,000 visitors, and indeed likely ~2X that
number.

Sources
1. Alaska Visitor Statistics Program VII, Summer 2016 Visitor Volume Report (May 2017), Chart 3.11, p.
3-16. Alaska Dept. of Transportation,
https://dot.alaska.gov/stwddes/desbridge/assets/grant/eastbridges/a_visitor_report_7.pdf.
2. City of Cordova, Comprehensive Plan (2019), p. 55.
https://www.cityofcordova.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2019-Cordova-Comprehensive-Plan.
pdf.pdf

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3. Prince William Sound Economic Development District, Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
(2021), p. 33.
https://www.pwsedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20210927-PWS-CEDS-Final.pdf
4. Alaska Visitor Statistics Program VII, Summer 2016 Visitor Volume Report (May 2017), Alaska Dept. of
Transportation.
https://dot.alaska.gov/stwddes/desbridge/assets/grant/eastbridges/a_visitor_report_7.pdf
5. Alaska Travel Industry Association, Alaska Visitor Volume, Winter and Full Year 2024-25 (July 2025).
https://www.alaskatia.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/Alaska%20Visitor%20Volume%20Winter%2
0and%20Full%20Year%202024-25%207.8.25.pdf
6. City of Cordova finance department, email correspondence, January 1–December 31, 2025, email to
[email protected] (attached).
7. Posted/quoted room rates, Prince William Sound Motel (https://www.pwmotel.com/) and The
Reluctant Fisherman Inn (https://www.reluctantfisherman.com/).
8. McKinley Research (published as McDowell Group), The Economic Impact of the Seafood Industry in
Southcentral Alaska (2015), p. 40.
https://ucida.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/McDowell-SC-Economic-Impact-Seafood-9.24.20
15.pdf
9. McKinley Research (published as McDowell Group), The Economic Impact of the Seafood Industry in
Southcentral Alaska (2015), pp. 36–38.
10. Prince William Sound Science Center, Envisioning Cordova's Resilient Future: A Climate and Fisheries
Adaptation Plan (2026), p. 16.
https://pwssc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Cordova-CAFA-Final-Report-1.pdf
11. Cordova Harbormaster, email correspondence regarding cruise ship disembarkations, 2023–2025.
Email to [email protected] (attached).

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8/20/26, 11:56 AM

Gmail - Records Request for Public Accommodations Surtax

Christiana Routon <[email protected]>

Records Request for Public Accommodations Surtax
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 at 10:46 AM

This it the total amount of surtax under public accommodations collected for 2025 jan 1 thur Dec 31
277409.87 for the year. Monthly this total is 23117.47 a month .
I hope this helps
[Quoted text hidden]

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8/20/26, 11:37 AM

Gmail - Cruise passenger numbers

Christiana Routon <[email protected]>

Cruise passenger numbers
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 at 10:15 AM

Morning Christiana,
Below is the numbers we have from 2023 - 2025

506 in 2023
1560 in 2024
850 in 2025

Tony Schinella
Harbormaster
Cordova Port & Harbor
PO Box 324, 114 Nicholoff Way
Cordova, Alaska 99574
Main Phone: 907-424-6400
Direct 907-424-6279
Fax: 907-424-6446
Email:

AMCO Received 8/20/2026

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Article 6. Procedures for Public Influence.
Sec. 04.11.470. Objection.
A person may object to an application for issuance, renewal,
transfer of location, or transfer to another person of a license,
for issuance, renewal, or transfer to another person of a license
with one or more endorsements, for issuance of an endorsement, or
for issuance of a permit by serving upon the applicant and the
board the reasons for the objection. The board shall consider the
objections and testimony received at a hearing conducted under AS
04.11.510(b)(2) when it considers the application. An objection
and the record of a hearing conducted under AS 04.11.510(b)(2)
shall be retained as part of the board's permanent record of its
review of the application.

Sec. 04.11.480. Protest.
(a) A local governing body may protest the issuance, renewal,
relocation, or transfer to another person of a license, issuance,
renewal, or transfer to another person of a license with one or
more endorsements, or issuance of an endorsement by sending the
board and the applicant a protest and the reasons for the protest
within 60 days of the date of the notice of filing of the
application. A protest received after the 60-day period may not
be accepted by the board, and in no event may a protest cause the
board to reconsider an approved renewal, relocation, or transfer.
The local governing body may protest the continued operation of a
license or endorsement during the second year of the biennial
license period by sending the board and the licensee a protest
and the reasons for the protest by January 31 of the second year
of the license. The procedures for action on a protest of
continued operation of a license or endorsement are the same as
the procedures for action on a protest of a renewal application.
The board shall consider a protest and testimony received at a
hearing conducted under AS 04.11.510(b)(2) or (4) when it
considers the application or continued operation, and the protest
and the record of the hearing conducted under AS 04.11.510(b)(2)
or (4) shall be kept as part of the board's permanent record of
its review. If an application or continued operation is
protested, the board shall deny the application or continued
operation unless the board finds that the protest is arbitrary,
capricious, or unreasonable.

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(b) If the permanent residents residing outside of but within
two miles of an incorporated city or an established village wish
to protest the issuance, renewal, or transfer of a license or a
license with one or more endorsements within the city or village,
they shall file with the board a petition meeting the
requirements of AS 04.11.510(b)(3) requesting a public hearing
not later than 30 days after the posting of notice required under
AS 04.11.310, or by December 31 of the year application is made
for renewal of a license. The board shall consider testimony
received at a hearing conducted under AS 04.11.510(b)(3) when it
considers the application, and the record of a hearing conducted
under AS 04.11.510(b)(3) shall be retained as part of the board's
permanent record of its review of the application.
(c) A local governing body may recommend that a license be
issued, renewed, relocated, or transferred, or that a license
with one or more endorsements be issued, renewed, or transferred
to another person, with conditions. The board shall consider
recommended conditions and testimony received at a hearing
conducted under AS 04.11.510(b)(2) or (4) when it considers the
application or continued operation, and the recommended
conditions and the record of the hearing conducted under AS
04.11.510(b)(2) or (4) shall be kept as part of the board's
permanent record of its review. If the local governing body
recommends conditions, the board shall impose the recommended
conditions unless the board finds that the recommended conditions
are arbitrary, capricious, or unreasonable. If a condition
recommended by a local governing body is imposed on a licensee,
the local governing body shall assume responsibility for
monitoring compliance with the condition, except as otherwise
provided by the board.
(d) In addition to the right to protest under (a) of this
section, a local governing body may notify the board that the
local governing body has determined that a licensee has violated
a provision of this title or a condition imposed on the licensee
by the board. Unless the board finds that the local governing
body's determination is arbitrary, capricious, or unreasonable,
the board shall prepare the determination as an accusation
against the licensee under AS 44.62.360 and conduct proceedings
to resolve the matter as described under AS 04.11.510(c).

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(e) If the location or proposed location of a license is within
the boundaries of more than one local government, each local
governing body may protest the issuance, renewal, relocation, or
transfer of a license.

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3 AAC 306.060. Protest by local government
(a) Not later than 60 days after the director sends notice of an application for a new
marijuana establishment license, a new onsite consumption endorsement, renewal of a marijuana
establishment license, renewal of an onsite consumption endorsement, license conversion,
endorsement, transfer of a marijuana establishment to another person, or transfer of a marijuana
establishment license to another location, a local government with jurisdiction over the location
of the proposed licensed premises may protest the application by sending the director and the
applicant a written protest and the reasons for the protest. If an application for a transfer of a
marijuana establishment license to another location proposes to relocate a licensed establishment
within the jurisdiction of a different local government, the local government with jurisdiction
over the proposed location may protest the application on the basis of taxes owed to the local
government with jurisdiction over the current location of the licensed premises. The director may
not accept a protest received after the 60-day period. If the protest is a conditional protest, the
board will require the applicant to show, to the board's satisfaction, that the requirements of the
local government have been met before the director may issue the marijuana establishment
license. If the protest is not a conditional protest, the board will deny the application unless the
board finds that the protest is arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable.
(b) A local government may recommend that the board approve an application for a new
marijuana establishment license, a new onsite consumption endorsement, renewal of a marijuana
establishment license, renewal of an onsite consumption endorsement, license conversion,
transfer of a marijuana establishment license to another person, or transfer of a marijuana
establishment license to another location subject to a condition. If an application for a transfer of
a marijuana establishment license to another location proposes to relocate a licensed
establishment within the jurisdiction of a different local government, the local government with
jurisdiction over the proposed location may recommend that the board approve the marijuana
establishment license subject to a condition that is based on reasons identified by the local
government with jurisdiction over the current location, of those reasons are still relevant to the
proposed location. The board will impose a condition a local government recommends unless the
board finds the recommended condition is arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable. If the board
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responsibility for monitoring compliance with the condition unless the board provides otherwise.
(c) If a local government with jurisdiction over the location of the licensed premises
determines that a marijuana establishment has violated a provision of AS 17.38, this chapter, or a
condition the board has imposed on the licensee, the local government may notify the board.
Unless the director finds that the local government's notice is arbitrary, capricious, and
unreasonable, the director shall prepare the determination as an accusation against the
licensee under AS 44.62.360 and conduct proceedings to resolve the matter as provided under
3 AAC 306.820.
(d) In this section,
(1) "local government" means each local government with jurisdiction over the
licensed premises; in case of an application for a transfer of a marijuana establishment license to
another location, "local government' means the local government with jurisdiction over the
proposed licensed premises;
(2) "conditional protest" means a protest by a local government based on the local
government's requirements that the applicant must meet before licensure, and that the applicant
has not yet met but that the local government expects the applicant will be able to meet within a
reasonable period of time.
(e) Not later than 60 days after the director sends notice of an application for a transfer of
a marijuana establishment license to another location where the local government would be
different, the local government with jurisdiction over the current licensed premises may protest
the application upon the basis of taxes owed by the licensee to that local government by sending
the director and the applicant a written protest and the reasons for the protest. The director may
not accept and the board will not consider a protest received under this subsection after the 60day period. (Eff. 2/21/2016, Register 217; am 12/28/2017, Register 224; am 2/21/2019, Register
229; am 4/11/2019, Register 230; am 5/9/2019, Register 230; am 1/22/2023, Register 245)
3 AAC 306.065. Public participation
A person may object to an application for a new marijuana establishment license, renewal of a
marijuana establishment license, license conversion, transfer of a marijuana establishment
license to another person, or transfer of a marijuana establishment license to another location by
submitting a written statement of reasons for the objection to the board and the applicant not later
than 30 days after the director has determined that the application is complete and has given

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MAYOR’S REPORT
Date:

August 28, 2026

To:

Cordova City Council

From:

Mayor Kristin Smith

Alaska Marine Highway System: AMHS Director Tornga is meeting with the JAG Shipyard
folks on 9/3 and will be asking them if they can shave a month off the planned shipyard repairs for
the Aurora. Based on the Cordova School District’s (CSD) preferences, we have conveyed to
Representative Stutes and Director Tornga that the community would prefer to have ferry service
run through 10/16/2026 and resume in mid-January 2027. The CSD submitted a table with its
request for specific sailing dates (see attached table).
Housing Supply Accelerator Committee: the group met last week on August 25 to hear from
Randy Hughey, Executive Director of the Sitka Land Trust. His presentation emphasized:
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Across the country, property values have escalated beyond average household earnings,
making homeownership much harder to attain;
The community land trust model creates starter homes that stay starter homes. At re-sale,
only the home sells, not the land beneath it (title to the land is retained by the community
land trust). It’s important to limit profit-taking at resale to retain the benefit of the
grants/subsidies that the land trust garnered to maintain affordability. At re-sale, the seller
receives all of what she/he has paid during ownership (principal payments + original
downpayment amount) + 25% of increase in appraised value.
Buyers of community land trust homes must be income eligible (may earn up to 120% of
area median income).

A recording of the presentation is posted on YouTube. I’ll be attending the NW Community Land
Trust Coalition gathering in Sitka, 9/30 – 10/2 and will share with the HSAC what I learn there.
Travel assistance of $500 is available if someone else would like to attend to!
Other next steps we’re taking:
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Reach out to owners of deteriorated properties and inquire about their plans for these
properties. Let me know if you have suggestions for people or properties to add to the
mailing list.
For the Rural Professional Housing program: Shae Bowman learned that the CTC is
planning to apply for funding to add apartments to its North Fill lot warehouse, so as a
community we’ll support that application and not submit a competing one.

2024 Fisheries Disaster Declaration: after mentioning to Senator Sullivan during his visit on 8/12
that we have not received a response to the Governor’s request to for determining the 2024 PWS
pink and chum salmon fisheries as disasters, the PWSEDD received a request from NOAA via
ADF&G for additional data on the economic impact. Lindsey Hammer prepared a comprehensive
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review of the permit holder, labor, wage earnings, and ex-vessel values of those fisheries over
several years to document the losses. We’re waiting to hear from ADF&G that that analysis has
been conveyed to NOAA.
Coming up in Cordova:
Cordova Fungus Festival: Sept. 18- 20
Alaska Outdoor Alliance’s Confluence Summit: Sept. 22 – 24
SERVS: Sept. 25 – Oct. 1

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Cordova Junior/Senior High School Activities
2026–27 Ferry Sailing Priority Request — Alaska Marine Highway System

Requested Sailings — 2026–27 Season
Volleyball Regionals & All-State Music Festival — November 18 to 22
Date

Day

Route

Purpose
Regional Volleyball Tournament at Cordova.
Estimated number of travelers: 100+

Wed, Nov 18,
2026

Wednesday

CDV → WTR → CDV

Cordova Music traveling to All-State Music
Festival. Estimated number of travelers: 50+
High School Wrestling traveling to Seward.
Estimated number of travelers: 15
Regional Volleyball Tournament at Cordova.
Estimated number of travelers: 100+

Sun, Nov 22,
2026

Sunday

CDV → WTR → CDV

Cordova Music traveling to All-State Music
Festival. Estimated number of travelers: 50+
High School Wrestling traveling to Seward.
Estimated number of travelers: 15

Wrestling State Championships — December 16 to 20
Date

Day

Route

Purpose

Wed, Dec 16,
2026

Wednesday

CDV → WTR → CDV

Wrestling team departs for State Championships in
Anchorage. Estimated number of travelers: 10

Sun, Dec 20,
2026

Sunday

CDV → WTR → CDV

Wrestling team returns home from State
Championships. Estimated number of travelers: 10

District Cost Savings & Scheduling Rationale
The F/V Aurora’s lay-up date of October 14th would be a significant benefit to the school district, as it would provide at
least two additional weekends of ferry travel for our teams ahead of that date. Two upcoming trips in particular would allow
us to replace costly air travel with the ferry, generating substantial savings for the district:
Dates

Event

Est. Savings

Oct 1–4, 2026

Cross Country — State Championships @ Anchorage

$4,000

Oct 7–11, 2026

Volleyball — Conference Play & Season Tournament @ Anchorage

$11,000

Nov 18–22, 2026

Volleyball Regionals @ Cordova

$14,000

Nov 18–22, 2026

All-State Music Festival @ Anchorage

$17,000

Nov 18–22, 2026

High School Wrestling @ Seward

$5,000

Dec 16–20, 2026

Wrestling State Championships @ Anchorage

$2,500

Combined, these trips represent an estimated $53,500 in savings to the Cordova School District compared to the cost
of flying our teams.

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Samantha Greenwood
City manager
StaƯ reports
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Union negotiations are continuing
Information was sent to the council on the annexation process and the estimated cost.
My recommendation is not to move forward in FY27. Due to the known decrease in
Quarter 2 sales tax and the lack of fishing this summer, sales tax revenue will be down for
the remainder of the quarters; most of the impact of decreased revenue will be known
after November 1st, along with the increased fuel and electricity costs. The annexation
process can be added to the pending agenda and revisited in FY28.
Meeting with the school superintendent about the budget process and the school
swimming program; we will begin regular meetings to keep communication open.
Bear Fence RFP closed, and one proposal was received. We are reviewing and discussing
with the proposer. We do anticipate needing a special meeting for council approval.
The finance director provided training on the budget tool in Caselle to all department
heads; implementing the tool will make the budget process more eƯicient.
Meet with ADOT about the maintenance MOU for the weir. Hopefully, we will have a final
by mid-September. The DNR permit is also in the process, and the MOU is a part of that
permit.
Meet with CDFU and others to meet Mike Illenberg, Director of the newly created USDA
OƯice of Seafood.

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Weekly meeting with Arctic IT
Weekly meeting with HR and the Finance Director on union negotiations
Weekly meeting with HR to update/develop City Policies and annual training
Policy priorities
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Remote Work Policy -in progress
Finalizing Evaluation Policy and updating evaluation forms
City Vehicle Policy- final and out to employees for signature
Drug and Alcohol Policy- out to department heads for review

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Council Packet Correspondence Primer:
Communicating with Your Elected Cordova Officials
This primer provides an overview of City of Cordova policies regarding the submission of correspondence
to the City Clerk’s office for distribution to City Council. These policies are general in nature and do not
preempt the application of relevant laws to correspondence distribution. To the extent you have questions
regarding the distribution of specific correspondence, please contact the City Clerk’s office.

What gets published in Council packets as Correspondence?
• Letters, emails, cards, or other written or electronic mail addressed to City Council, any individual
member of City Council or the Mayor, regardless of whether or not the sender has requested inclusion of
the correspondence in a City Council packet.
• Letters, emails, cards, or other written or electronic mail written by the Mayor, individual City Council
members in their capacity as elected officials, or the Council as a body
• Letters, emails, cards, or other written or electronic mail by agencies/entities that are pertinent to
Council and the citizens of Cordova (e.g. population determination, full value determination, open
comment periods for projects/leases in and around Cordova, etc.)
• Only correspondence received by the Clerk’s Office on or before noon on the Wednesday before a regular
Council meeting is eligible for inclusion in the packet for that meeting. Correspondence eligible for
inclusion received after that date and time will be included in the next regularly scheduled Council
meeting packet. (See CMC 3.12.035).

What does not get published in Council packets as Correspondence?
• Letters, emails, cards, or other written or electronic mail that are disparaging to individuals or entities
• Letters, emails, cards, or other written or electronic mail that have been sent anonymously
• Letters, emails, cards, or other written or electronic mail that contain confidential information or
information that would warrant a constitutional violation of privacy or could potentially violate an
individual’s or an entity’s constitutional rights.

More information about items not subject to publication:
• Correspondence that is not subject to publication in a Council packet will, however, be forwarded to the
Mayor and City Council members with notification that the communication will not be included in the
Council packet and the reasons for the exclusion.
• The City will attempt to contact the writer of the correspondence to inform them that the City has
determined not to publish what they have sent. Notifications will be sent to the return address on the
communication if one has been provided. (the best way to ensure the City is able to reach the writer is if
the correspondence has been emailed through the City Clerk [email protected])
• A person who submits a communication that is not subject to publication in a Council packet, may still
attend a meeting and read the communication during audience comments (if it is about an agenda item)
or during audience participation, if it is not about an agenda item. Oral comments during a Council
meeting will not be monitored or limited for content unless the comments made incite or promote
violence against a person or entity. The City is not responsible or liable for the comments, thoughts,
and/or opinions expressed by individuals during the public comment period at a Council meeting.

Suggestions concerning correspondence:
• Correspondence intended for all Council members should be emailed to the City Clerk at
[email protected], hand-delivered or sent via U.S. mail to the Clerk’s office. Correspondence
should be clearly addressed to “Cordova City Council.” Unless clearly stated otherwise, the City Clerk will
presume that all correspondence addressed to City Council is intended for inclusion in the packet.
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August 13, 2026
The Honorable Lisa Murkowski
US Senate
522 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510

The Honorable Dan Sullivan
US Senate
706 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510

The Honorable Nick Begich III
US House of Representatives
153 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Senator Murkowski, Senator Sullivan, and Representative Begich,
On behalf of the community of Cordova and our commercial fishing fleet, I am writing to request your
assistance with review of the 2024 Prince William Sound pink and chum salmon fisheries disaster
declaration request.
The near complete failure of sockeye salmon, chinook salmon, and now apparently pink salmon returns
for this year, 2026, compels me to urge action on this two-year old declaration. NOAA records available
online indicate that the request was received 1/30/2025.
According to the State of Alaska’s web site, the guiding principles for use of fisheries disaster funds are
“intended to assist fishery participants harmed by the fishery disaster, to improve fishery information
used to assess and forecast future fishery performance, and to develop management approaches that
mitigate the impacts of future fishery disasters that cannot be prevented.”
If these funds are intended to alleviate economic hardship and improve fisheries resource management,
are they not well overdue for those purposes? Even once a disaster is declared, the process of developing
a “spend plan” and disbursing funds takes many more months.
Anything you and your staff can do to inquire about the review of the 2024 PWS fisheries disaster
declaration will be very much appreciated. And of course please let us know if we can do anything
further to support you in this effort.
Sincerely,

Kristin T. Smith, Mayor
601 First Street

PO Box 1210

Cordova, Alaska 99574

Telephone (907) 424-6200

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AGENDA ITEM 12
City Council Meeting Date: 9/2/26

CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION FORM
FROM:

Samantha Greenwood, City Manager

DATE:

8/14/26

ITEM:

Ordinance 1240, second reading, amended from 8/5/26 first reading

ACTION:

Raising “other” taxes to 7%, changing “excluding watercraft” to “including
watercraft”
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Ordinance
Resolution

Motion
Information

I. REQUEST OR ISSUE: To raise the tax rate by 1% for transient lodging, motor vehicle rentals, sales of
marijuana, marijuana concentrates, and marijuana products, cigarettes and other tobacco products, and
alcoholic beverages. Existing code excludes “watercraft” from motor vehicle rentals; this ordinance
removes that exclusion.
II. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff has prepared the following motion for City Council to open this
agenda item for discussion: “I move to approve ordinance 1240, an ordinance of the Council of the City
of Cordova, Alaska, amending Cordova Municipal Code section 5.10.050 to increase the sales tax rate
from 13% to 14% for transient lodging, motor vehicle rentals, marijuana, marijuana concentrates, and
marijuana products, cigarettes, other tobacco products, and alcoholic beverages, and removing the
exclusion of watercraft as motor vehicles subject to this tax.”
III. BACKGROUND: In 2023, the City Council approved a general sales tax increase of 1%, raising the
sales tax from 6% to 7%. At that time, the “other” imposed city taxes were not addressed. Then, in 2024,
Council approved an entire rewrite of the tax code and still left these “other” taxes at an additional 6%
above the 7% general sales tax. Since that time, the city has continued to receive cuts from the State and
Federal governments. The City has reacted by reducing operations, not filling positions, and laying off
employees to live within the revenue it receives.
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services, programs, and overall operations. Budget discussions often include broadening the tax base.
Increasing these “other” taxes, which were not raised in 2023 or 2024, by 1% would help achieve that goal
by generating revenue from a wider range of users. These taxes are listed individually in the Code (see
Ordinance), and the rates may be adjusted by item.
At the August 5, 2026, Regular Council Meeting, City Council approved this ordinance on first reading but
opted to amend it first. Council amended the ordinance by changing the phrase “excluding watercraft” to
“including watercraft” after motor vehicle rentals.
IV. FISCAL IMPACTS: It is anticipated that enactment of this ordinance with a 1% increase may generate
approximately $78,000 in revenue. The amount is based on the history of these taxes; marijuana is not
included in the estimate. It is difficult to get an accurate estimate for marijuana because, in our research, it
is standard practice for cities to combine marijuana revenue with alcohol and tobacco revenues; as is the
case for Cordova, we have a revenue line item called MAT taxes (marijuana, alcohol, tobacco).
V. SUMMARY AND ALTERNATIVES: Council can choose to adopt Ordinance 1240 as is or with
varying percentages of increases or not adopt it.

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CITY OF CORDOVA, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 1240
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORDOVA, ALASKA AMENDING
CORDOVA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.10.050 TO INCREASE THE SALES TAX RATE
FROM 13% TO 14% ON TRANSIENT LODGING, MOTOR VEHICLE RENTALS, SALES
OF: MARIJUANA, MARIJUANA CONCENTRATES, MARIJUANA PRODUCTS,
CIGARETTES, OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, AND
REMOVING THE EXCLUSION OF WATERCRAFT AS MOTOR VEHICLES SUBJECT TO
THIS TAX
WHEREAS, the City of Cordova did not raise the tax rate on transient lodging, motor vehicle
rentals, sales of marijuana, marijuana concentrates, marijuana products, cigarettes, other tobacco
products, and alcoholic beverages in 2023 when general sales tax was raised by 1% and again in 2024
when an entire re-write of the sales tax code was enacted; and
WHEREAS, the City and School District have endured many Federal and State cuts since 2023
and anticipate these cuts to continue into 2027 and beyond; and
WHEREAS, the City has not filled vacant positions, has laid off employees, and has decreased
operating budgets across all department in an effort to live within these decreased revenues; and
WHEREAS, the City anticipates a budget deficit for FY27 due to inflation and an overall poor
fishing season that will adversely affect the City’s ability to fund infrastructure, services, and programs
relied upon by the Cordova community; and
WHEREAS, a small rate increase in these “other” taxes will provide the City some revenue to
continue to provide for the community; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City’s best interest to remove the exclusion of watercraft as motor
vehicles subject to this tax.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is ordained by the Council of the City of Cordova:
Section 1. Cordova Municipal Code Section 5.10.050 “Imposition—Rate” is amended to read
as follows:
5.10.050 - Imposition—Rate.
A. To the fullest extent permitted by law, a sales tax is hereby levied and assessed on all retail sales and
all services, including rentals, within the City unless specifically exempted from taxation under this
Chapter.
B. The tax rate added to the sale price shall be:
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2. Thirteen Fourteen percent on motor vehicle rentals, excluding including watercraft
3. Thirteen Fourteen percent on sales of marijuana, marijuana concentrates, and marijuana
products
4. Thirteen Fourteen percent on sales of cigarettes and other tobacco products
5. Thirteen Fourteen percent on sales of alcoholic beverages
6. Seven percent for all other local and remote sales and services equal to or more than twenty cents.
C. The applicable tax rate shall be added to the sales price. The tax rate shall be added based on the date
the property or product was sold or the date the service rendered was received.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2027. This ordinance shall be enacted
in accordance with Section 2.13 of the Charter of the City of Cordova, Alaska.
1st reading: August 5, 2026
2nd reading and public hearing: September 2, 2026
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF _________ 2026.
_________________________________
Kristin Smith, Mayor
ATTEST:

_________________________________
Susan Bourgeois, CMC, City Clerk

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AGENDA ITEM # 13
City Council Meeting Date: 09/02/2026

CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION FORM
FROM:

Amanda Hadley Coward, City Planner

DATE:

Wednesday, September 02, 2026

ITEM:

Ordinance 1241 – Lease with Option to Purchase Lot 2, Block 7, North Fill
Development Park - First Reading

NEXT STEP:

Decision on Adoption of Ordinance 1241

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ORDINANCE
RESOLUTION

I. REQUEST OR ISSUE:
Requested Actions:
Applicant:
Legal Description:
Area:
Zoning:

INFORMATION
MOTION

Decision on the Adoption of Ordinance 1241
Prince William Sound Economic Development District (PWSEDD)
Lot 2, Block 7, North Fill Development Park
Approximately 11,534 Square Feet
Waterfront Industrial Park District

II. RECOMMENDED ACTION / NEXT STEP: Staff has provided the following motion for the City
Council to consider opening the agenda item for discussion:
“I move to adopt ordinance 1241, an ordinance of the Council of the City of Cordova, Alaska, authorizing
the City Manager to enter into a Lease with Option to Purchase Agreement with the Prince William Sound
Economic Development District for Lot 2, Block 7, North Fill Development Park.”
This agreement for the requested property has been negotiated between PWSEDD and the City. It is now
before the City Council for their consideration and review. The City Council may approve this agreement
as presented, amend it, or choose not to sell the property.
III. FISCAL IMPACTS: The property would become part of the City’s lease revenue, sales tax revenue, and
possessory interest tax during the lease period. Upon exercising its option to purchase the property, the City
would receive the remaining sale price, and the property would be eligible for property tax collection. The total
amount of property tax to be collected will be based on an assessment of the percentage of the property rented
out to for-profit entities.
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IV. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Prince William Sound Economic Development District
(PWSEDD) put in a letter of interest for Lot 2, Block 7, North Fill Development Park. This is located in the
Waterfront Industrial Park District of Cordova. The lot was created in 1986 when the tidelands area was
filled with material to form this lot and is shown on plat 86-6.
Planning Commission’s Recommendation
On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the Planning Commission heard this agenda item. The Commission wanted
more time for the property to be available and more public notice to occur, as the property will soon be
coming out of a long-term lease. The Commission believes that the process of putting it out for RFP will
allow for greater public notice. The Planning Commission approved a motion recommending that the City
Council dispose of the lots by requesting sealed proposals (RFP) to lease or purchase the property.
Vote: 5 yea, 0 nay, & 2 absent (Bolin & Trumblee)
Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/QUpF4CBgk4E?si=wC5vAHKLsHeOC_-G
City Council Decision
The request to dispose of this property was heard by the City Council at its regular meeting on Wednesday,
November 05, 2025. The Council determined that it is in the best interest of the City to lease or sell the
subject property and that the method for land disposal will be a request for proposals. The City Council said
it will accept proposals from applicants for a lease or a lease with an option to purchase.
Vote: 7 yea, 0 nay, 0 absent.
Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/bIhZrTwsEK4?si=zq9e5Zk-Oei55rSZ
Proposal of PWSEDD
PWSEDD submitted a full proposal on February 11, 2026. With the request to purchase the property by a
lease with option to purchase. The applicant would like to construct a shared facility for seafood,
mariculture, and subsistence processing. The project partners include Copper River/Prince William Sound
Marketing Association, Cordova District Fishermen United, and the Native Village of Eyak. This facility
would support commercial salmon fishermen, seaweed and oyster farmers, cottage-scale food businesses,
and subsistence processing of fish and game. The facility would house fish and mariculture processing, a
commercial kitchen, blast-freezing, cold storage, ice supply, and refrigeration van loading. This facility is
marine-oriented, and the applicant chose this location for its close proximity to the waterfront.
Fish and Seafood processing are an approved use of this zoning district. The applicant has proposed a
structure with an approximate fifty (50) foot setback from the front yard, which is consistent with the zoning
requirement of a twenty (20) foot setback. No side yard and no rear yard setback are required. The applicant
shows a minimal rear and side yard setback. The proposed structure is shown to be one-story, with the
zoning code allowing a maximum of three (3) stories and fifty (50) feet in height. Before this structure
could be built, it would need to come before the Planning Commission for a site plan review.
City Council Proposal Review
At the regular meeting of Wednesday, April 01, 2026, in accordance with the Cordova Municipal Code
(CMC) 7.40.060 E., the City Council reviewed the proposals before it and the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and made a decision to negotiate with PWSEDD for the purchase of this property.
Negotiations for the Lease with Option to Purchase Agreement
The City Staff, City attorney, and PWSEDD Staff have all diligently negotiated in good faith and drafted
the contract that is before the City Council today.
The agreement has a development plan with a substantial completion requirement. Substantial completion
requires PWSEDD to complete its proposed structure within the five (5) year timeframe set forth in Exhibit
B of the Lease with Option to Purchase Agreement. If PWSEDD does not meet the agreed-upon substantial
completion of the construction, they will be in breach of the agreement, at which time the City could
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terminate the contract and would retain ownership of the property. Exhibit B of the agreement outlines
milestones, annual report requirements, and phases of development to be followed. (For the full language,
please see the attached Lease with Option to Purchase Agreement with Exhibits A & B.)
Applicable Code:
Chapter 18.33 - WATERFRONT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
18.33.010 - Purpose.
A. The Waterfront Industrial District is intended to include land with direct access or close proximity to
navigable tidal waters within the City. Uses within this district are intended to be marine-dependent or
marine-oriented, and primarily those uses which are particularly related to location or commercial
enterprises that derive an economic benefit from a waterfront location.
B. The Waterfront Industrial District may also be referred to as the WI District in this Code.
18.33.020 - Permitted principal uses and structures.
The following are the permitted principal uses and structures in the waterfront industrial district:
A. Marine sales;
H. Cargo handling and marine-oriented staging area;
I. Fish and seafood processing;
J. Warehousing and wholesaling;
18.33.060 - Setbacks.
A. The minimum setbacks in the WI District are as follows:
1. Front yard: 20 Feet.
2. Side yard and rear yard: None.
18.33.080 - Height.
The maximum height of buildings and structures in the WI District is three stories or 50 Feet.
18.33.090 - Off-street parking and loading.
A. Off-street Parking and Loading. The requirements for off-street parking and loading in the waterfront
industrial district shall be as set forth in Chapter 18.48 of this code.
18.33.130 - Commission site plan review—Required.
A. Any construction, modification or improvement in the Waterfront Industrial District shall be subject to
a site plan review by the Planning Commission under Section 18.42.020 of this Code.
B. No site plan shall be approved for the Waterfront Industrial District unless any exterior siding or roof on
any building or structure is finished in earthtone colors as those colors are identified by the Planning
Director.
V. LEGAL ISSUES: The Lease with Option to Purchase Agreement with Exhibits A & B has been reviewed
by the City’s legal counsel.
VI. SUMMARY AND ALTERNATIVES: The City Council now has the negotiated Lease with Option to
Purchase Agreement before them, and may choose to approve, not approve, direct Staff to amend the
agreement, or choose not to sell the property.
VII. ATTACHMENTS:
A. Ordinance 1241
B. Lease with Option to Purchase Agreement and Exhibits A & B
ORDINANCE 1241 LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT LOT 2, BLOCK 7, NORTH FILL DEVELOPMENT PARK
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CITY OF CORDOVA, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 1241
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORDOVA, ALASKA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE WITH OPTION TO
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR LOT 2, BLOCK 7, NORTH FILL DEVELOPMENT PARK
WHEREAS, it is in the City of Cordova’s interest to enter into a Lease with Option to Purchase
Agreement (“Agreement”) of Lot 2, Block 7, North Fill Development (“Property”) to the Prince William
Sound Economic Development District (Purchaser), for the uses specified in the Agreement; between the
City of Cordova, Alaska (“City”) and the Prince William Sound Economic Development District attached
to this ordinance as Attachment A (“Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Prince William Sound Economic Development District submitted a Letter of
Interest to purchase Lot 2, Block 7, North Fill Development Park (“Property”) from the City of Cordova
(“City”); and
WHEREAS, disposal of this property would benefit the City of Cordova financially through the
proceeds received from the sale, as well as property tax, and sales tax revenue; and
WHEREAS, disposal of this property would lead towards the development of a new shared seafood,
mariculture, and subsistence processing facility, which is in the best interest of the community and is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate a Lease with Option to
Purchase Agreement with the Prince William Sound Economic Development District; and
WHEREAS, A Lease with Option to Purchase Agreement was negotiated by both parties in good
faith and is now before the City Council for consideration; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Cordova, that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Prince
William Sound Economic Development District in accordance with the terms in the Lease with Option to
Purchase Agreement with Exhibits A & B as attached in Attachment A to this ordinance. The form and
content of the Lease with Option to Purchase Agreement now before this meeting is in all respects
authorized, approved and confirmed by this ordinance, and the City Manager hereby is authorized,
empowered and directed to execute and deliver the Agreement reflecting the terms in the Lease with Option
to Purchase Agreement on behalf of the City, in substantially the form and content now before this meeting
but with such changes, modifications, additions and deletions therein as he shall deem necessary, desirable
or appropriate, the execution thereof to constitute conclusive evidence of approval of any and all changes,
modifications, additions or deletions therein from the form and content of said documents now before this
meeting, and from and after the execution and delivery of said documents, the City Manager hereby is
authorized, empowered and directed to do all acts and things and to execute all documents as may be
Ord. 1241
PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR LOT 2, BLOCK 7,
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necessary to carry out and comply with the provisions of the Lease with Option to Purchase Agreement as
executed.
Section 2. The disposal of the property interest authorized by this ordinance is subject to the
requirements of City Charter Section 5-17. Therefore, if one or more referendum petitions with signatures
are properly filed within one month after the passage and publication of this ordinance, this ordinance shall
not go into effect until the petition or petitions are finally found to be illegal and/or insufficient, or, if any
such petition is found legal and sufficient, until the ordinance is approved at an election by a majority of
the qualified voters voting on the question. If no referendum petition with signatures is filed, this ordinance
shall go into effect one month after its passage and publication.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be enacted in accordance with Section 2.13 of the Charter of the
City of Cordova, Alaska, and published within ten (10) days after its passage.
1st reading: September 2, 2026
2nd reading and public hearing:
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ___ DAY OF _______________ 2026.

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Kristin Smith, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Susan Bourgeois, CMC, City Clerk

Ord. 1241
PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR LOT 2, BLOCK 7,
NORTH FILL DEVELOPMENT PARK
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CITY OF CORDOVA
Cordova, Alaska
LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE
This LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE (“Lease’’) is made by and between the
CITY OF CORDOVA, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State
of Alaska (the “City’’), and Prince William Sound Economic Development District, an Alaska
nonprofit corporation (‘‘Lessee’’).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City owns that certain unimproved parcel of land in Cordova, Alaska and
legally described as Lot 2, Block 7, North Fill Development Park, filed under the official plat
thereof, Plat # 86-6, Records of the Cordova Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of
Alaska, and also known by Assessor’s Parcel No. 02-060-136 (referred to hereinafter as the
"Premises");
WHEREAS, Lessee desires to lease the Property from the City (the “Premises”) from the
City and the City desires to lease the Premises to Lessee, on the terms and conditions set forth
herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Premises and the parties’ mutual covenants,
it is agreed as follows:
1.

LEASE OF PREMISES

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the City leases to Lessee, and Lessee
leases from the City, the Premises, which is more particularly described in the legal description,
and which is illustrated by the diagram included, in Exhibit A, which Exhibit is attached and
incorporated into this Lease.
2.

LEASE TERM

The Lease Term will be (10) years, commencing on September XX, 2026 (the
“Commencement Date”) and terminating at 11:59 p.m. on September XX, 2036, unless earlier
terminated in accordance with the terms of this Lease (sometimes hereinafter referred to as the
“Lease Term” or “Term”). The Lease does not provide a lease renewal option.
3.

RENT

A.
Base Rent. The annual rent for the first five (5) years of the Lease Term will be
Eighteen Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($18,000), payable in monthly installments of One
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,500) (“Base Rent”). Base Rent is due on the
first day of each calendar month during the Lease Term. Base Rent must be paid in lawful money
of the United States without abatement, deduction or set-off for any reason whatsoever, at the
address set forth in Section 22.E of this Lease, or at any other place the City directs in writing.
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Base Rent shall be paid promptly when due without notice or demand therefore. The parties intend
the Base Rent to be absolutely net to the City. All costs, expenses, and obligations of every kind
and nature whatsoever in connection with or relating to the Premises shall be the obligation of, and
shall be paid by, Lessee.
B.
Additional Charges. In addition to the Base Rent, Lessee acknowledges and agrees
that Lessee is obligated to pay and will pay, before delinquency and without reimbursement, all
costs, expenses, and obligations of every kind and nature whatsoever in connection with or relating
to the Premises or the activities conducted on the Premises, including, without limitation, those
costs, expenses, and obligations identified in Section 8 and all other sums, costs, expenses, taxes,
and other payments that Lessee assumes or agrees to pay under the provisions of this Lease
(collectively the “Additional Charges”).
Without limiting in any way Lessee’s payment obligations, the City will have the right, but
not the obligation, at all times during the Lease Term, to pay any charges levied or imposed upon
the Premises that remain unpaid after they have become due and payable, and that remain unpaid
after reasonable written notice to Lessee. The amount paid by the City, plus the City’s expenses,
shall be Additional Charges due from Lessee to the City, with interest thereon at the rate of ten
percent (10%) per annum from the date of payment thereof by the City until repayment thereof by
Lessee.
C.
Late Fee. Other Fees. Rent not paid within ten (10) days of the due date shall be
assessed a late charge of ten percent (10%) of the delinquent amount; the charge shall be
considered liquidated damages and shall be due and payable as Additional Charges. In the event
the late charge assessment above exceeds the maximum amount allowable by law, the amount
assessed will be adjusted to the maximum amount allowable by law. If any Base Rent payment or
other payment made by check, electronic transfer, or similar method is returned, declined, or not
honored by the financial institution for any reason, Tenant shall pay a $35.00 NSF Fee to Landlord.
This fee is not intended as a penalty, but is intended to reimburse Landlord for administrative costs,
bank charges, and additional handling required due to the returned payment. All such fees are due
immediately upon notice from Landlord, and any returned payment shall be treated as unpaid until
replaced with certified funds
D.
Adjustment of Base Rent. Beginning on the fifth anniversary of the
Commencement Date, Base Rent shall be adjusted annually by the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U)
for the Anchorage, Alaska metropolitan area, as computed and published by the United States
Bureau of Labor Statistics. Annual Base Rent adjustments will be equal to the percentage change
between the then-current CPI-U and the CPI-U published for the same month during the previous
year, except the first Base Rent adjustment, which will occur on the fifth anniversary of the
Commencement Date, will be equal to the percentage increase in the CPI-U from the
commencement date of this lease to the then-current year. No adjustments to Base Rent shall cause
a reduction in the Base Rent. The City is not required to give advance written notice of the increase
for the adjustment to be effective.

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4.

USES AND CONDITION OF PREMISES

A.
Authorized Uses. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease, Lessee’s use
of the Premises is limited to constructing and maintaining the project detailed in the site
development plan (Exhibit B), and using the constructed buildings and structures as well as the
undeveloped land only as specified in the development plan. The Lessee shall give prior written
notice to the City of any proposed changes to the site development plan that are in furtherance of
its authorized uses, and such changes are subject to City review and approval and any requirements
of law. Lessee shall not leave the Premises unoccupied or vacant without the City’s prior written
consent.
B.
Inspections. The City and its authorized representatives and agents shall have the
right, but not the obligation, to enter the Premises at any reasonable time to inspect the use and
condition of the Premises; to serve, post, or keep posted any notices required or allowed under the
provisions of this Lease, including notices of non-responsibility for liens; and to do any act or work
necessary for the safety or preservation of the Premises. Except in the event of an emergency, the
City will give 48-hours’ advance written notice of its intent to inspect the Premises. The City shall
not be liable in any manner for any inconvenience, disturbance, loss of business, nuisance, or other
damage arising out of the City’s entry onto the Premises, except for damage resulting directly from
the acts of the City or its authorized representatives or agents.
C.
Compliance with Laws. Lessee shall maintain and repair the Premises in
compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, rules, orders, permits, licenses, and
other authorizations. Lessee shall not use or permit the use of the Premises for any purpose
prohibited by law or which would cause a cancellation of any insurance policy covering the
Premises. Lessee shall not cause or permit any Hazardous Material (as defined in Section 10.B of
this Lease) to be brought upon, kept, or used in, on, or about the Premises except for such
Hazardous Material as is necessary to conduct Lessee’s authorized uses of the Premises. Any such
Hazardous Material brought upon, kept, or used in, on, or about the Premises shall be used, kept,
stored, and disposed of in a manner that complies with all environmental laws and regulations
applicable to Hazardous Material. Lessee shall not cause or allow the release or discharge of any
other materials or substances that are known to pose a hazard to the environment or human health.
D.
Lessee’s Acceptance of Premises. The Premises was previously used as a storage
and salvage yard, and on or before the Commencement Date of this Lease the previous tenant
removed all vehicles, vessels, Connex storage container(s), trailers, tires, scrap metal, and other
debris. Lessee represents, warrants and acknowledges that it has inspected the Premises to its
complete satisfaction and is familiar with its condition, and that the City makes no representations
or warranties, express or implied, with respect thereto, including, but not limited to, the condition
of the Premises (including environmental condition) or its suitability or fitness for any use Lessee
may make of the Premises. Lessee accepts the Premises AS IS, WHERE IS, CONDITION WITH
ALL FAULTS. No action or inaction by the Council, the City Manager, or any other officer,
agent, or employee of the City relating to or in furtherance of the Lease or the Premises shall be
deemed to constitute an express or implied representation or warranty that the Premises, or any
part thereof, are suitable or usable for any specific purpose whatsoever. Any such action or inaction
shall be deemed to be and constitute performance of a discretionary policy and planning function
only, and shall be immune and give no right of action as provided in Alaska Statute 9.65.070, or
any amendment thereto.
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E.
Mutual Agreement to Terminate. The City and or Lessee may terminate this Lease
for any or no reason by a written mutual agreement of the Parties, which notice must be received
at least six (6) months prior to five (5) years from the Commencement Date of this Lease of 11:59
p.m. on September XX, 2031. The City will retain all payments made by the Lessee up to the
agreed termination date.
5.

DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A.
Development Plan. The attached conceptual site development plan has been
accepted by the Cordova City Council, and is attached to this Lease as Exhibit B. Any proposed
material change to the attached site development plan by Lessee will be treated as an amendment
to the Lease, requiring the written consent of both parties in accordance with Section 22.B. This
Lease does not confer any approval from the City or Cordova Planning Commission regarding the
site development plan or substitute for any approval process required in Cordova Municipal Code.
Rather it is Lessee’s responsibility to ensure the site development plan complies with all city code
requirements and procedures and must still submit a plan for approval by the Planning Commission
as required by Cordova Municipal Code 18.33.130.
B.
Substantial Completion. Lessee must substantially complete construction of the
project set forth in the site development plan attached as Exhibit B by September XX, 2031, which
is five (5) years after the Lease’s Commencement Date. As used in this Lease, the term
“substantially complete” shall mean the stage of construction when the permanent building(s),
whose footprint is outlined in the site development plan, including its structure, façade, windows,
roof, heating, and lighting, are sufficiently complete so that Lessee can occupy and use the building
and install or cause the installation of all equipment required for the contemplated use thereof,
AND Lessee has provided to the City certificates of inspection from certified inspectors showing
that the following phase inspections have been performed and that construction meets the codes
adopted by the City in Cordova Municipal Code Title 16. The following inspections are the
minimum required: (1) Fire & Life Safety Plan Review Approval Letter & Certificate, (2)
Foundation Inspection, (3) Framing Inspection, (4) Truss Inspection, (5) HVAC / Mechanical
Inspection, (6) Electrical Inspection, (7) Plumbing Inspection, and (8) Final Inspection.
Certificates of inspection shall be provided to the City within ten (10) days of receiving each
inspection certificate. If Lessee fails to comply with inspection requirements and substantially
complete the construction of all phases of the project set forth in the site development plan by
September XX, 2031, Lessee will be in default of this Lease and the City may terminate the Lease
and take any other action detailed in Section 13.
6.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Lessee represents and warrants to the City that Lessee is not delinquent in the payment of
any obligation to the City, and that Lessee has not previously breached or defaulted in the
performance of a material contractual or legal obligation to the City, which breach or default has
not been remedied or cured.

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7.

ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBLETTING; SUBORDINATION

Lessee shall not assign or otherwise transfer this Lease or any interest herein or sublet the
Premises or any portion thereof, or permit the occupancy of any part of the Premises by any other
person or entity, without the prior written consent of the City, which consent may be withheld in
the City’s absolute discretion. This Lease is subject and subordinate to any mortgages or trust
deeds now and hereafter made against the Premises by the City and to all renewals, extensions,
modifications, consolidations and replacements thereof, and to all advances made or hereafter to
be made upon the security thereof, provided that, and as a condition thereto, City shall deliver to
Lessee from the holder thereof a subordination non-disturbance and attornment agreement in a
commercial reasonable form.
8.

OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, UTILITIES, TAXES, & ASSESSMENTS

Lessee shall, at Lessee’s sole cost and expense, be solely responsible for: (i) maintaining
and repairing the Premises and shall not commit or allow any waste upon the Premises; (ii)
obtaining any and all permits and approvals necessary for Lessee’s use of the Premises; (iii) all
utilities and services needed for Lessee’s use of the Premises; (iv) all taxes and assessments levied
against the Premises, and Lessee agrees to pay all such taxes and assessments when due, including,
but not limited to, all utility bills and special assessments levied and unpaid as of the
Commencement Date or hereafter levied for public improvements; (v) all licenses, excise fees, and
occupation taxes with respect to the business and activities conducted on the Premises; (vi) all real
property taxes, personal property taxes, and sales taxes related to the Premises or Lessee’s use or
occupancy thereof; and (vii) any taxes on the leasehold interest created under this Lease.
9.

LIENS

Lessee will suffer no lien or other encumbrance to attach to the Premises, including,
without limitation, mechanic’s or materialman’s liens, sales tax liens under Cordova Municipal
Code 5.40.125, or property tax liens under Cordova Municipal Code 5.36.260. During the Lease
Term, the City may enter the Premises at reasonable times, with or without prior notice, to post
notice(s) of non-responsibility on the Premises. If the City posts any notice of non-responsibility
on the Premises, Lessee will ensure that the notice is maintained in a conspicuous place.
10.

INDEMNIFICATION

A.
General Indemnification. Lessee shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City and its
authorized representatives, agents, officers, and employees harmless from and against any and all
actions, suits, claims, demands, penalties, fines, judgments, liabilities, settlements, damages, or
other costs or expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees, court costs, litigation
expenses, and consultant and expert fees) resulting from, arising out of, or related to Lessee’s
occupation or use of the Premises or the occupation or use of the Premises by Lessee’s employees,
agents, servants, customers, contractors, subcontractors, sub-lessees, or invitees, including, but not
limited, to all claims and demands arising out of any labor performed, materials furnished, or
obligations incurred in connection with any improvements, repairs, or alterations constructed or
made on the Premises and the cost of defending against such claims, including reasonable
attorneys' fees. In the event that such a lien is recorded against the Premises, Lessee shall, at
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Lessee’s sole expense within ninety (90) days after being served with written notice thereof,
protect the City against said lien by filing a lien release bond or causing the release of such lien.
B.
Environmental Release and Indemnification. The City makes no representation or
warranty regarding the presence or absence of any Hazardous Material (as hereafter defined) on
the Premises. Lessee releases the City and its authorized representatives, agents, officers, and
employees from any and all actions, suits, claims, demands, penalties, fines, judgments, liabilities,
settlements, damages, or other costs or expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees,
court costs, litigation expenses, and consultant and expert fees) arising during or after the Lease
Term, that result from the use, keeping, storage, or disposal of Hazardous Material in, on, or about
the Premises by Lessee, or that arise out of or result from Lessee’s occupancy or use of the
Premises or the use or occupancy of the Premises by Lessee’s employees, agents, servants,
customers, contractors, subcontractors, sub-lessees, invitees (other than the City), or authorized
representatives. This release includes, without limitation, any and all costs incurred due to any
investigation of the Premises or any cleanup, removal, or restoration mandated by a federal, state,
or local agency or political subdivision, or by law or regulation. Lessee agrees that it shall be fully
liable for all costs and expenses related to the use, storage, and disposal of Hazardous Material
generated, kept, or brought on the Premises by Lessee, its employees, agents, servants, customers,
contractors, subcontractors, sub-lessees, invitees, or authorized representatives.
Lessee shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City and its authorized representatives,
agents, officers, and employees harmless from and against any claims, demands, penalties, fines,
judgments, liabilities, settlements, damages, costs, or expenses (including, without limitation,
attorneys’ fees, court costs, litigation expenses, and consultant and expert fees) of whatever kind
or nature, known or unknown, contingent or otherwise, arising in whole or in part from or in any
way related to: (i) the presence, disposal, release, or threatened release of any such Hazardous
Material on or from the Premises, soil, water, ground water, vegetation, buildings, personal
property, persons, animals, or otherwise; (ii) any personal injury or property damage arising out
of or related to such Hazardous Material; (iii) any lawsuit brought or threatened, settlement
reached, or government order relating to such Hazardous Material; and (iv) any violation of any
laws applicable to such Hazardous Material; provided, however, that the acts giving rise to the
claims, demands, penalties, fines, judgments, liabilities, settlements, damages, costs, or expenses
arise in whole or in part from the use of, operations on, or activities on the Premises by Lessee or
its employees, agents, servants, customers, contractors, subcontractors, sub-lessees, invitees (other
than the City), or authorized representatives.
As used in this Lease, “Hazardous Material” means any substance which is toxic, ignitable,
reactive, or corrosive or which is otherwise regulated by any federal, state, or local law or
regulation, as now in force or as may be amended from time to time, relating to the protection of
human health or the environment, as well as any judgments, orders, injunctions, awards, decrees,
covenants, conditions, or other restrictions or standards relating to the same. “Hazardous Material”
includes any and all material or substances that are defined as “hazardous waste,’’ “extremely
hazardous waste,’’ or a “hazardous substance” under any law or regulation.

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11.

INSURANCE

During the term of this Lease the Lessee shall procure and maintain, at Lessee’s sole cost
and expense, the following policies of insurance with a reputable insurance company or companies
satisfactory to the City:
A.
Commercial General Liability. Commercial general liability insurance in respect
of the Premises and the conduct of Lessee’s business and operations, naming the City as an
additional insured, with minimum limits of liability of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate;
B.
Property Insurance. Property insurance, insuring against loss or damage by fire and
such other risks as are customarily included in the broad form of extended coverage, in an amount
of coverage not less than the replacement value of the improvements on the Premises, if any, and
on such commercially reasonable terms and consistent with the customary commercial coverages
in the city of Cordova;
C.
Personal Property Insurance. Personal property insurance covering Lessee’s trade
fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and other items of personal property, as soon as such items are
located on the Premises; and
D.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance and other
insurance as required by law.
All insurance required under this Lease shall contain an endorsement requiring thirty (30)
days’ advance written notice to the City before cancellation or change in the coverage, scope, or
amount of any policy. Before commencement of the Lease Term, Lessee shall provide the City
with proof of the insurance required by this Section 11, and on a yearly basis during the term of
this Lease on or before July 1 of any calendar year or upon request by the City.
12.

OWNERSHIP AND REMOVAL OF THE FACILITIES

Unless Lessee exercises its Option to purchase (defined in Section 21) (in which case all
improvements made be Lessee shall continue to be owned by Lessee), the facilities on the Premises
are and shall remain the property of Lessee until the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.
Upon expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, at the option of the City, title to and ownership
of the facilities shall automatically pass to, vest in, and belong to the City without further action
on the part of either party other than the City’s exercise of its option, and without cost or charge
to the City. Lessee shall execute and deliver such instruments to the City as the City may
reasonably request to reflect the termination of Lessee’s interest in this Lease and the facilities and
the City’s title to and ownership thereof.
In the event the City does not exercise its option provided in the immediately preceding
paragraph, upon expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Lessee shall remove from the
Premises, at Lessee’s sole expense, all of the facilities or the portion thereof that the City designates
must be removed. In such event, Lessee shall, at Lessee’s own cost and expense, (i) repair any
damage to the Premises caused by the removal, and (ii) return the Premises as near as possible to
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its original condition as existed on the Commencement Date. All facilities which are not promptly
removed by Lessee pursuant to the City’s request and in any event within thirty (30) days of the
date of expiration or termination of this Lease may be removed, sold, destroyed or otherwise
disposed of in any manner deemed appropriate by the City, all at Lessee’s sole expense, and Lessee
hereby agrees to pay the City for such expenses.
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Lease, all petroleum, fuel, or
chemical storage tanks installed in or on the Premises during the Lease Term will remain Lessee’s
property and upon expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Lessee shall remove these items
and all contaminated soil and other material from the Premises, at Lessee’s sole expense.
13.

DEFAULT AND REMEDIES

A.
Default. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a default and a
breach of this Lease by the Lessee:
i.
The failure to make payment when due of any Base Rent, Additional
Charges, or of any other sum herein specified to be paid by the Lessee if such failure is not cured
within ten (10) days after written notice has been given to Lessee;
ii.
The failure to pay any taxes or assessments due from the Lessee to the City
and in any way related to this Lease, the Premises, any improvements, or the Lessee’s activities or
business conducted thereon, including, but not limited to, any real property, personal property, or
sales tax if such failure is not cured within thirty (30) days after written notice has been given to
Lessee;
iii.
Lessee’s failure to substantially complete the site development plan,
including the timely submission of certificates of inspection from certified inspectors as required
by Section 5;
iv.
An assignment for the benefit of Lessee’s creditors or the filing of a
voluntary or involuntary petition by or against Lessee under any law for the purpose of
adjudicating Lessee a bankrupt; or for extending the time for payment, adjustment, or satisfaction
of Lessee’s liabilities; or for reorganization, dissolution, or arrangement on account of or to prevent
bankruptcy or insolvency, unless the assignment or proceeding, and all consequent orders,
adjudications, custodies, and supervision are dismissed, vacated, or otherwise permanently stated
or terminated within thirty (30) days after the assignment, filing, or other initial event;
v.
The appointment of a receiver or a debtor-in-possession to take possession
of the Premises (or any portion thereof); Lessee’s interest in the leasehold estate (or any portion
thereof); or Lessee’s operations on the Premises (or any portion thereof), by reason of Lessee’s
insolvency;
vi.
The abandonment or vacation of the Premises continues for a period of
three (3) months of any consecutive four (4) month period during the Lease Term; notwithstanding
the foregoing, leaving the Premises vacant pending development of improvements shall not be
deemed abandonment;
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vii.
Execution, levy, or attachment on Lessee’s interest in this Lease or the
Premises, or any portion thereof;
viii.
The breach or violation of any statutes, laws, regulations, rules, or
ordinances of any kind applicable to Lessee’s use or occupancy of the Premises if such breach or
violation continues for a period of thirty (30) days or longer; or
ix.
The failure to observe or perform any covenant, promise, agreement,
obligation, or condition set forth in this Lease, other than the payment of rent, if such failure is not
cured within thirty (30) days after written notice has been given to Lessee, or if the default is of a
nature that it cannot be cured within thirty (30) days, then a cure is commenced within thirty (30)
days and diligently prosecuted until completion, weather and force majeure permitting. Notices
given under this subsection shall specify the alleged breach and the applicable Lease provision and
demand that the Lessee perform according to the terms of the Lease. No such notice shall be
deemed a forfeiture or termination of this Lease unless the City expressly elects so in the notice.
B.
Remedies. If the Lessee breaches any provision of this Lease, in addition to all
other rights and remedies the City has at law or in equity, the City may do one or more of the
following:
i.
Distrain for rent due any of Lessee’s personal property which comes into
the City’s possession. This remedy shall include the right of the City to dispose of Lessee’s
personal property in a commercially reasonable manner. Lessee agrees that compliance with the
procedures set forth in the Alaska Uniform Commercial Code with respect to the sale of property
shall be a commercially reasonable disposal;
ii.
Re-enter the Premises, take possession thereof, and remove all property
from the Premises. The property may be removed and stored at Lessee’s expense, all without
service of notice or resort to legal process, which Lessee waives, and without the City becoming
liable for any damage that may result unless the loss or damage is caused by the City’s negligence
in the removal or storage of the property. No re-entry by the City shall be deemed an acceptance
of surrender of this Lease. No provision of this Lease shall be construed as an assumption by the
City of a duty to re-enter and re-let the Premises upon Lessee’s default. If Lessee does not
immediately surrender possession of the Premises after termination by the City and upon demand
by the City, the City may forthwith enter into and upon and repossess the Premises with process
of law and without a breach of the peace and expel Lessee without being deemed guilty in any
manner of trespass and without prejudice to any remedies which might otherwise be used for
arrears of rent or breach of covenant;
iii.

Declare this Lease terminated;

iv.
Recover, whether this Lease is terminated or not, reasonable attorneys’ fees
and all other expenses incurred by the City by reason of the default or breach by Lessee, less any
rents received in mitigation of Tenant’s default (but City is not under any duty to relet Premises);

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v.
Recover an amount to be due immediately upon breach equal to the sum of
all Base Rent, Additional Charges, and other payments for which Lessee is obligated under the
Lease;
vi.

Recover the costs of performing any duty of Lessee in this Lease; or

vii.
Collect any and all rents due or to become due from subtenants or other
occupants of the Premises
14.

SUBSIDENCE

The City shall not be responsible for any washout, subsidence, avulsion, settling, or
reliction to the Premises or for any injury caused thereby to Lessee’s, any sub-lessee’s, or any
other person’s property. The City is not obligated to replace, refill, or improve any part of the
Premises during Lessee’s occupancy in the event of a washout, subsidence, avulsion, settling, or
reliction.
15.

VACATION BY LESSEE

Upon the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, Lessee shall peaceably vacate the
Premises and the Premises shall be returned to the City by Lessee together with any alterations,
additions, or improvements, unless the City requests that they be removed from the Premises.
Upon such vacation and surrender, Lessee shall remove from the Premises any items of personal
property brought on to the Premises. Any such property not removed from the Premises within
thirty (30) days of the expiration or termination of this Lease shall become the property of the City
at no cost or charge to the City, and may be removed, sold, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of in
any manner deemed appropriate by the City, all at Lessee’s sole expense, and Lessee hereby agrees
to pay the City for these expenses.
16.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

The City reserves the right to designate and grant rights-of-way and utility easements
across the Premises without compensating Lessee or any other party, including the right of ingress
and egress to and from the Premises for the construction, operation, and maintenance of utilities
and access, provided that Lessee shall be compensated for the taking or destruction of any
improvements on the Premises, and provided further that the City’s designation will not
unreasonably interfere with Lessee’s improvements or use of the Premises. Lessee shall be
responsible for requesting a rental adjustment to reflect any reduction in the value of the Premises.
17.

SIGNS

No signs or other advertising symbols, canopies, or awnings shall be attached to or painted
on or within the Premises without approval of the City Manager first being obtained; provided,
however, that this prohibition shall not apply to standard, directional, informational and
identification signs of two square feet or less in size. At the termination of this Lease, or sooner,
all such signs, advertising matter, symbols, canopies, or awnings, attached or painted by Lessee
shall be removed from the Premises by Lessee at its own expense, and Lessee shall repair any
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damage or injury to the Premises, and correct any unsightly conditions caused by the maintenance
or removal of said signs.
18.

HOLDING OVER

If Lessee, with the City’s written consent, remains in possession of the Premises after the
expiration or termination of the Lease for any cause, or after the date in any notice given by the
City to Lessee terminating this Lease, such holding over shall be deemed a tenancy from month to
month at the same Base Rent applicable immediately prior to such expiration or termination,
subject to adjustment in accordance with Cordova Municipal Code 5.22.090.C, or such successor
provision of the code then in effect, and shall be terminable on thirty (30) days’ written notice
given at any time by either party. All other provisions of this Lease, except those pertaining to
term, rent, and purchase option, shall apply to the month-to-month tenancy. If Lessee holds over
without the City’s express written consent, Lessee is deemed to be a tenant at sufferance and may
be removed through a forcible entry and detainer proceeding without service on Lessee of a notice
to quit.
19.

EMINENT DOMAIN

If the whole or any part of the Premises shall be taken for any public or quasi-public use,
under any statute or by right of eminent domain or private purchase in lieu thereof by a public
body vested with the power of eminent domain, then the following provisions shall be operative:
A.
terminate;

Total Taking. If the Premises are totally taken by condemnation, this Lease shall

B.
Partial Taking. If the Premises are partially taken by condemnation, then this Lease
shall continue and the rent as specified in Section 3 above shall be abated in a proportion equal to
the ratio that the portion of the Premises taken bears to the total Premises leased hereunder; and
C.
Award. Upon condemnation, the parties shall share in the award to the extent that
their interests, respectively, are depreciated, damaged, or destroyed by the condemnation.
20.

COSTS

Lessee shall be liable to and shall pay the City for the fees and costs incurred by the City
in connection with the negotiation, drafting, preparation, operation, and enforcement of this Lease,
including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by the City. All outstanding fees
and costs shall be paid in full no later than the time of the City’s execution of this Lease.
21.

BUYER’S OPTION TO PURCHASE

A.
Option. The City hereby grants to Lessee an option (the “Option”) to purchase the
Premises upon the terms and conditions stated in this Lease.
B.
Option Period. The Option will commence upon the Commencement Date of this
Lease and terminate the date the Lease terminates (the “Option Period”). If Lessee fails to exercise
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the Option during the Option Period, neither party shall have any further rights or claims against
the other party by reason of the Option.
C.
Exercise of Option. To exercise the Option, Lessee must provide written notice
(“Notice of Exercise of Option”) to the City, delivered or mailed by certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested, to the City’s address set forth in Section 22.E, at least sixty (60) days
prior to the date Lessee intends to exercise the Option.
D.
Conditions to Exercise Option. Lessee can only exercise the Option if all of the
following conditions are satisfied: (i) no default exists or is continuing under this Lease and (ii)
the building as described in the site development plan attached as Exhibit B is substantially
completed as defined in section 5.B including the submission of all certificates of inspection from
certified inspectors.
E.
Purchase Price. Lessee shall have the right to purchase the Premises for
$180,000.00 (“Purchase Price”) until the fifth anniversary of the Commencement Date. If Lessee
exercises its Option to purchase the Premises after the fifth (5) anniversary of the Commencement
Date, the Purchase Price will be adjusted to the current fair market value, as reasonably determined
by the City, excluding all improvements completed by Lessee under this Lease. In the event that
Lessee exercises the Option on or before September XX, 2031, the payment due at Closing to the
City (“Closing Payment”) will equal the Purchase Price reduced by all Base Rent payments paid
by Lessee to the City under this Lease. In the event that Lessee exercises the Option after
September XX, 2031, the Closing Payment will equal the Purchase Price, and the Closing Payment
will not be reduced by any Base Rent payments paid by Lessee to the City under this Lease.
F.
Closing Date. The Closing must occur on a date (the “Closing Date”) mutually
agreed upon by the parties, but must be within sixty (60) days after the exercise of the Option.
G.
Closing. At Closing, the City shall deliver a quitclaim deed, subject to matters of
record, including those matters that have arisen out of Lessee’s use and occupancy of the Premises,
in recordable form, transferring marketable title (subject to Lessee’s reasonable approval) and
Lessee shall execute and deliver to the City the Closing Payment in full, in immediately available
funds. This Lease will terminate upon the Closing of Lessee’s purchase of the Premises. All costs
and fees (including attorneys’ fees) associated with the negotiation, drafting, preparation, and
enforcement of a purchase and sale agreement and related documents, the closing of the
transaction, and the termination of the leasehold interest in the Premises, including, but not limited
to, environmental assessments, escrow fees, recording fees, and title insurance costs and search
fees, will be paid by Lessee.
H.
Cooperation for Consummating the Option. If Lessee exercises the Option, the
City and Lessee each covenant and agree to sign, execute, and deliver, or cause to be signed,
executed, and delivered, and to do or make, or cause to be done or made, upon the written request
of the other party, any and all agreements, instruments, papers, deeds, acts, or things, supplemental,
confirmatory, or otherwise, as may be reasonably required by either party hereto for the purpose
of or in connection with consummating the Option.

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I.
City’s Right of First Refusal. In the event Lessee exercises its Option and
subsequently determines to sell or otherwise dispose of the Premises, the City shall have a
continuous and exclusive right of first refusal to purchase the Premises. The parties must either
include notice of the City’s right of first refusal in the deed transferring the Premises to the Lessee,
or execute a separate document acceptable to the City and in a recordable form ensuring the City’s
right of first refusal hereunder. The document must be recorded contemporaneously with the
recording of the deed. The City’s right of first refusal to purchase the Premises must contain at
least the following minimum terms and conditions (and such other terms as may be reasonably or
customarily requested by the City):
i.
Lessee may accept an offer for the sale or other disposition of the Premises
only if it is made subject to the City’s right of first refusal herein. Upon acceptance of an offer for
the sale, disposition, conveyance, or transfer from a third party (the “Purchase Offer”), Lessee will
present a copy of the Purchase Offer and acceptance to the City by written notice at the address set
forth in Section 22.E. The City will then have sixty (60) days to either agree to purchase the
Premises on the same terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Offer, or decline to exercise
its right of first refusal. The City shall give written notice of its decision to exercise or decline to
exercise its right of first refusal to Lessee at the address set forth in Section 22.E no later than sixty
(60) days after being presented with a copy of the Purchase Offer.
ii.
If the City declines to exercise its right of first refusal, Lessee may then sell
or otherwise dispose of the Premises to the third party on the same terms and conditions set forth
in the Purchase Offer. If the sale or other disposition is completed on the same terms and conditions
set forth in the Purchase Offer, then any interest of the City in and to the Premises shall cease and
be of no further force and effect and the City shall provide in recordable form a release of its right
of first refusal at the closing of the sale to the third party. If the sale or other disposition is not
completed on the terms and conditions in the Purchase Offer, then the City will continue to have
its exclusive right of first refusal under the procedures outlined above in this Section, before Lessee
may convey or transfer its interest in the Premises to a third party.

hereof.

22.

MISCELLANEOUS

A.

Time Is of the Essence. Time is of the essence for this Lease and of each provision

B.
Entire Agreement. This Lease represents the entire agreement between the parties
with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be amended except in writing executed by
the City and Lessee.
C.
Governing Law and Venue. This Lease shall be subject to the provisions of the
Cordova Municipal Code now or hereafter in effect. This Lease shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with Alaska law and any action arising under this Lease shall be brought in a court
of competent jurisdiction in Cordova, Alaska.
D.
Relationship of Parties. Nothing in this Lease shall be deemed or construed to create
the relationship of principal and agent, partnership, joint venture, or of any association between
Lessee and the City. Neither the method of computation of rent, nor any other provisions contained
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in this Lease, nor any acts of the parties shall be deemed to create any relationship between the
City and Lessee other than the relationship of lessee and lessor.
E.
Notice. All notices hereunder may be hand-delivered or mailed. If mailed, they
shall be sent by certified or registered mail to the following respective addresses:
TO CITY:
City of Cordova
Attn: City Manager
P.O. Box 1210
Cordova, Alaska 99574
TO LESSEE:
Prince William Sound Economic Development District
Attn: Executive Director
P.O. Box 1059
Cordova, Alaska 99574
or to such other address as either party hereto may from time to time designate in advance in
writing to the other party. Notices sent by mail shall be deemed to have been given when properly
mailed. The postmark affixed by the U.S. Post Office shall be conclusive evidence of the date of
mailing. If hand-delivered, notice shall be deemed to have been made at the time of delivery.
F.
Captions. Captions herein are for convenience and reference and shall not be used
in construing the provisions of this Lease.
G.
No Waiver of Breach. No waiver of any provision hereof shall be effective unless
made in writing and signed by the waiving party. No failure by the City to insist upon the strict
performance of any term, covenant, or condition of this Lease, or to exercise any right or remedy
upon a breach thereof, shall constitute a waiver of any such breach or of such term, covenant, or
condition. No waiver of any breach shall modify, effect or alter this Lease, but each and every
term, covenant, and condition of this Lease shall continue in full force and effect with respect to
any other existing or subsequent breach.
H.
Survival. No expiration or termination of this Lease shall expire or terminate any
liability or obligation to perform which arose prior to the termination or expiration.
I.
Partial Invalidity. If any provision of this Lease is held by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions shall remain in
full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.
J.
Successors and Assigns. The terms, covenants, and conditions in this Lease shall
inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of the City
and Lessee.

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K.
Estoppel Certificates. Either party shall at any time and from time to time, upon
not less than ten (10) days’ prior written request by the other party, execute, acknowledge, and
deliver to such party a statement certifying that this Lease has not been amended and is in full
force and effect (or, if there has been an amendment, that the same is in full force and effect as
amended and stating the amendments); there are no defaults existing (or, if there is any claimed
default, stating the nature and extent thereof); and stating the dates up to which the Base Rent and
Additional Charges have been paid in advance.
L.
Recordation of Lease. The parties agree that this Lease shall not be recorded, but
upon the request of either party, the other party will join the requesting party in executing a
memorandum of lease in a form suitable for recording, and each party agrees that such
memorandum shall be prepared and recorded at the requesting party’s expense.
M.
Authority. Lessee represents that it has all necessary power and is duly authorized
to enter into this Lease and carry out the obligations of Lessee. Lessee further represents that
Lessee has the necessary power to authorize and direct the officer of Lessee whose name and
signature appear at the end of this Lease to execute the Lease on Lessee’s behalf.
Lease.

N.

Exhibits. Exhibits A and B to this Lease are specifically incorporated into the

O.
No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Lease shall be interpreted or
construed to create any rights or benefits to any parties not signatories, successors, or permitted
assigns of signatories to this Lease.
P.
Interpretation. The language in all parts of this Lease shall in all cases be simply
construed according to its fair meaning and not for or against the City or Lessee as both City and
Lessee have had the assistance of attorneys in drafting and reviewing this Lease.
Q.
Counterparts. This Lease may be executed in counterparts, each of which when so
executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
R.
Attorneys’ Fees. In the event that any suit or action is brought to enforce this Lease
or any term or provision hereof, the parties agree that the prevailing party shall recover all
attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with such suit or action to the maximum
extent allowed by law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Lease to be executed as of the
Commencement Date.

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CITY:

CITY OF CORDOVA
By: ______________________________
Samantha Greenwood
Its: City Manager

LESSEE:

PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
By: _______________________________
Kristin Smith
Its: Executive Director

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Exhibit A
Leased Premises
Legal Description: Lot 2, Block 7, North Fill Development Park, filed under the official plat
thereof, Plat # 86-6, Records of the Cordova Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of
Alaska, and also known by Assessor’s Parcel No. 02-060-136
Diagram Depicting Premises:

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Exhibit B
(Site Development Plan)
This Attached Exhibit B contains the site development plan of the Lessee, which consists
of the following Section: (1) Site Development Milestones; (2) Development Timeline; (3)
Development Plan Narrative; (4) Development Plan Phase I - Conceptual Plan; (5) Development
Plan Phase II - Conceptual Plan.
1.

Site Development Milestones

This timeline will commence when the lease with option to purchase is signed. Prince
William Sound Economic Development District (PWSEDD) will provide an annual report for
years 1-5. All required plans, reports and deliverables will be sent to the City Manager and City
Planner for review and approval.
Phase 1: Years 1 & 2
•

Year 1
PWSEDD will begin applying for grants.
PWSEDD will notify the City when grant applications have been submitted, award dates,
and if awarded or not awarded.

•

Year 2
A management plan will be submitted for a nonprofit shared processing facility. This will
be a formalized operational blueprint outlining how multiple mission-driven organizations
will collaboratively use, fund, and maintain a shared physical space. It ensures equitable
access, defines financial responsibilities, and promotes a safe, collaborative environment.
Purchase ice machine, cold-storage trailers/vans and modular loading ramp and dock,
which are depicted in the Development Plan Phase I – Conceptual Plan (all improvements
are subject to City and other approvals). The Phase I improvements are intended to be
temporary and replaced by later Phase II improvements.

Phase 2: Years 2-5
•

Funding updates

•

Engineering and construction updates; complete construction of permanent building(s) and
related improvements depicted in the Development Plan Phase II – Conceptual Plan (all
improvements are subject to City and other approvals).

Phase 3: Years 3-5
•

Determined needs for the seafood, mariculture, and subsistence processing facility.

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•

Funding updates for the seafood processing equipment.

•

Number and types of entities using the facility.
2.

Development Timeline

3.

Development Plan Narrative

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4.

Development Plan Phase I Conceptual Drawing*

*Detailed reports, drawings, specifications and plans for temporary improvements to be provided
according to schedule.
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5.

Development Plan Phase II Conceptual Drawing*

*Detailed reports, drawings, specifications and plans for final improvements to be provided
according to schedule.

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City Council of the City of Cordova, Alaska
Pending Agenda
September 2, 2026 Regular Council Meeting
Future agenda items - topics put on PA with no specific date for inclusion on an agenda

A.

initially put on or
revisited

1) Facility condition assessments part 2 work session (did P&R on 4-19-23) - Oct '23

9/6/2023

2) City Code re: procurement, Manager spending limit trigger in a code provision

4/19/2023

3) Discuss/create a policy for established timeframes for review of City ongoing contracts

9/6/2023

4) Strategic planning work sessions (goal setting), 2/19/25, 3/19/25, next tbd

3/5/2025

5) Bonding for City streets - explore for when asphalt plants will be in town during other projects

4/3/2024

6) Enterprise funds accounting procedures

11/6/2024

7) Revisit Economic Development Property Tax Exemptions, Ordinances 1217 & 1223

12/4/2024

8) Fill projects - for shipyard, for businesses, potential locations

3/19/2025

9) Annexation of whitshed/other surrounding areas and/or research/ borough formation

8/6/2025

10) MOU with Chamber for tourism mktg - tie funding to deliverables and a % of public accomodations tax rev

10/15/2025

11) Prospect of changing City fiscal year from calendar year (1/1-12/31) to 7/1-6/30 (State's fiscal year)

11/19/2025

Resolutions, Ordinances, other items that have been referred to staff or may need to be revisited

B.

1) Res 12-18-36 re E-911, will be back when a plan has been made

date referred
12/19/2018

Upcoming Meetings, agenda items and/or events: with specific dates

C.

1) Capital Priorities List, Resolution 12-24-39, is in each packet - if 2 council members want to revisit the resolution
they should mention that at Pending Agenda and it can be included in the next packet for action
2) Staff quarterly reports will be in the following packets:
10/21/2026

1/20/2027

4/21/2027

7/21/2027

3) Joint City Council and School Board Meetings - twice per year, May & October
before Council mtg in May

before Sch Bd mtg Oct. or Nov.

4) Clerk's evaluation - each year in Sept (prior to budget) - next Sept 2026
5) Manager's evaluation - each year in Sept (prior to budget) - next Sept 2026
6) In May each year City will provide public outreach regarding beginning of bear season

photo by Wendy Ranney

7) Each year in May or June Council will approve by Resolution, the School's budget and City's contribution
8) Quarterly work sessions on City finances (compare budget to actuals)-revisit AMLIP account quarterly also

Council adds items to Pending Agenda in this way:

D.
item for action

tasking which staff: Manager/Clerk?

proposed date

1) …

2) …

3) …

Mayor Smith or the City Manager can either agree to such an item and that will automatically place it
on an agenda, or a second Council member can concur with the sponsoring Council member.
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City Council of the City of Cordova, Alaska
Pending Agenda
September 2, 2026 Regular Council Meeting
E.

Membership of existing advisory committees of Council formed by resolution:
1) Cordova Fisheries Committee:

1- Kory Blake

4- Trae Lohse

auth res 10-24-32 approved Oct 2, 2024

2- Rod Jensen

5- Tyler Dillon

committee appointed 3/5/25

3- Kelsey Hayden

6- Jerry McCune

set mtg schedule:

quarterly, last Tuesday Jan, Apr, July, Oct

subject to change

next meeting Tuesday, Oct 27, 1pm

7- John Williams

term expires

2) Cordova Trails Committee:

term expires

1-Elizabeth Senear

11/30/2026

2-Toni Godes

11/30/2027

re-auth res 03-26-16 app 3/18/26

3-Dave Zastrow

11/30/2026

4-Ryan Schuetze

11/30/2028

re-auth res 11-18-29 app 11/7/18

5-Stormy Haught

11/30/2028

6-Michelle Hahn

11/30/2027

auth res 11-09-65 app 12/2/09

7-Tyler Tulloch

11/30/2029

3) Housing Supply Accelerator Committee
auth res 03-26-10 approved 3/4/26

1- Sheldon Barnes

4- Ken Jones

appointments made 05-06-26

2- Shae Bowman

5- Sheridan Joyce

3- Barb Jewell

6- Diana Riedel

7- Nicole Songer

meeting schedule flexible, aiming for monthly
mtgs to date: 6/16/26, 7/28/26, 8/25/26, next meeting scheduled for Sept 29, 7pm

F.

City of Cordova appointed reps to various non-City Boards/Councils/Committees:
1) Prince William Sound Regional Citizens Advisory Council
David Janka

re-appointed March 2026

2 year term until April 2028

appointed March 2024

2) Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation Board of Directors
David Phillips

appointed July 2026

3 year term until Oct 2027

appointed March 2024

no specific term

3) Alaska Mariculture Alliance
Sean Den Adel

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CITY OF CORDOVA, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 12-24-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORDOVA, ALASKA,
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will benefit the citizens of Cordova, and in several cases the entirety of Prince William Sound; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Cordova has identified the following Capital Improvement
projects as being critical to the future well-being and economy of Cordova and the surrounding area:

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Port and Harbor
North Harbor Efficiency and Safety
Stabilize Breakwater Ave through sheet piling to create usable uplands for
industrial commercial, walking corridor and parking
Improve pedestrian safety by creating a sidewalk and boardwalk system to navigate
between the north and south harbors.
Provide additional cranes, laydown areas, and in-harbor fuel services
Waste Oil Equipment /Maintenance Building
Shipyard Expansion
Three-Stage Dock

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Water Infrastructure
Booster station at Murchison tank to improve water delivery during peak flow
Permanent siphon at Crater Lake to improve water delivery during peak flow
Upgrade pump stations and equipment
Feasibility study for water service and fire protection (hydrants) to outlying areas
Replacement and relocation of Morpac tank
Water Equipment
Vac truck
Backhoe
Sewer Infrastructure
Replacement/upgrade of wastewater plant and SCADA
Replacement/upgrade of all lift stations
Replacement of force main in Odiak Slough
Upgrade pipe infrastructure
Sewer Equipment
Dump truck
Backhoe
Streets Infrastructure
Storm drain systems upgrades - Council Ave. and Third St. aka “jailhouse door
system”
Lake Ave. hillside
Evaluation of existing storm drain systems
Sixth St. and Seventh St. drainage, sidewalks, and street surface upgrades
Chase Ave. upgrades including sidewalks, drainage, and new surfacing

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Replace/upgrade pedestrian walkways (Fourth St. and Adams Ave.) (Council St.), and
(Second St. to First St.)
Streets equipment storage building
Streets Equipment
Wheeled loader
Road grader
Backhoe
Refuse Infrastructure
Landfill bear fence
Electricity to landfill
Equipment storage building
Refuse Equipment
Dumpster truck
Residential truck
Skid steer

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E-911 Implementation
Acquire and integrate new hardware and software for E-911
Update dispatch console
Replace Radio Structure on Ski Hill
Mile 5 Substation Code and ADA Compliance
Engineering and Preliminary Design of Public Safety Building Prep Site

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Parks and Recreation
Pool Infrastructure Code and ADA Compliance
Door and siding replacements and CMU joint repairs
Replace pool cover
Replace pool roof
Replace/upgrade HVAC and ventilation system
Replace electrical distribution system
ADA compliance and parking area re-grade
Bidarki Recreation Center
Renovate and add ADA access
Structural repair
Code and ADA compliance
Facility improvements
Eyak Lake Skater’s Cabin
Demolish and replace
Parks
Playground renovations
Replacement of playground equipment at Noel Pallas Children’s Memorial
Playground
Upgrade Restrooms/Buildings/Structures
Ballfield/Cordova Municipal Park Restroom/Concession Stand – code and ADA
compliance
Fleming Spit restroom replacement
Odiak Pond boardwalk and gazebo – code and ADA compliance
Odiak Camper Park restrooms/facility improvements – code and ADA compliance.

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Parks maintenance shop facility improvements – code compliance
Ski Hill Improvements

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Land Development
Housing
Improve existing unimproved ROW’s
Cold storage
Harbor basin expansion

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WHEREAS, some or all of these projects will be submitted to State or Federal legislators and/or
agencies as Capital Improvement projects for the City of Cordova, Alaska.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Cordova, Alaska,
hereby designates and prioritizes the above listed projects as Capital Improvement projects.

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PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 18th DAY OF DECEMBER 2024

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David Allison, Mayor

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Susan Bourgeois, CMC, City Clerk

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September

2026

1ST DAY OF WEEK

SEPTEMBER
2026
SUNDAY

CALENDAR MONTH
CALENDAR YEAR

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

30

31

1

2

3

4

5

10

11

12

17

18

19

August 21-September 7
6:45 Council Public Hearing
7:00 Council reg mtg CCAB

6

7

8

9

CSD Labor Day
Holiday Sept 7
6:00 Harbor Cms CCAB

City Hall Closed
Labor Day
Holiday 9/7

13

14

6:30 P&Z CCAB

15

7:00 Sch Bd HSL

16

5:30 CTC Board CCER
8/18-20
7:00 Council reg mtg CCAB

20

21

22

23

24

25

26
Copper River Rally VBall 9/25-26

Confluence Summit Sept 22-24

27

28

29

30

1

2

3

6:00 P&R CCM
7:00 Housing Supply
Accelerator Committee

4

5

6:00 CEC Board Mtg CCER

12:00 Hosp
Svc Bd HCR

Notes
Legend:
CCAB-Community Rms
A&B
HSL-High School Library
CCA-Community Rm A

CCB-Community Rm B
CCM-Mayor's Conf Rm
CCER-Education Room

LN-Library Fireplace Nook
CRG-Copper River Gallery
HCR-CCMC Conference
Room

Cncl - 1st & 3rd Wed
P&R - last Tues
P&Z - 2nd Tues
CEC - 4th Wed
SchBd, Hrb Cms - 2nd Wed
Hosp Svcs Bd - last Thurs
CTC - 3rd Tues

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October

2026

CALENDAR YEAR

OCTOBER
2026

1ST DAY OF WEEK

SUNDAY

CALENDAR MONTH

Sunday

M onday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

27

28

29

30

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

15

16

17

22

23

24

29

30

31

Cncl - 1st & 3rd Wed
P&Z - 2nd Tues
SchBd, Hrb Cms - 2nd Wed
CTC - 3rd Tues

P&R - last Tues
CEC - 4th Wed
Hosp Svcs Bd - last Thurs

7:00 Council reg mtg CCAB

11

12

13
CSD
Indigenous
Persons Day
Holiday Oct 12

18

19

26

6:00 Harbor Cms CCAB

6:30 P&Z CCAB

20

Alaska Day
Holiday City Hall
Offices Closed

25

14

7:00 Sch Bd HSL

21

5:30 CTC Board CCER
7:00 Council reg mtg CCAB

27

28
6:00 P&R CCM

7:00 Housing Supply
Accelerator Committee

1

2

6:00 CEC Board Mtg CCER

12:00 Hosp
Svc Bd HCR

Notes
Legend:
CCB-Community Rm B
CCAB-Community Rms A&B
CCM-Mayor's Conf Rm
HSL-High School Library
CCER-Education Room
CCA-Community Rm A

LN-Library Fireplace Nook
CRG-Copper River Gallery
HCR-CCMC Conference
Room

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City of Cordova, Alaska Elected Officials
& Appointed Members of City Boards and Commissions
Mayor and City Council - Elected
email
seat/length of term
Mayor:
Kristin Smith
[email protected]
3 years

Council members:
3 years
Debra Adams

Date Elected
March 4, 2025

Term Expires
March-28

March 4, 2025

March-28

March 4, 2026

March-29

March 3, 2026
March 7, 2023

March-29

March 5, 2024
July 5, 2023
March 5, 2024

March-27

[email protected]

3 years

Lee Collins
[email protected]

3 years

Kasey Kinsman, Vice Mayor
[email protected]

3 years

Wendy Ranney
[email protected]

3 years

David Zastrow

elected by cncl

March-27

[email protected]

3 years

Aaron Hansen

March 4, 2025

March-28

March 4, 2025

March-28

[email protected]

3 years

Mike Mickelson
[email protected]

Cordova School District School Board of Education - Elected
length of term
3 years

Date Elected

Term Expires

March 3, 2026

March-29

March 4, 2025

March-28
March-27

[email protected]

March 5, 2024
March 2, 2021

Emma Merritt

March 4, 2025

March-28

Mar 5, 2024, Mar 2,
2021, Mar 6, 2018,
Mar 3, 2015, Mar 6,
2012, Mar 3, 2009,
Mar 7, 2006

March-27

Malani Towle
[email protected]

3 years

Kate Trudeau
[email protected]

3 years
3 years

Henk Kruithof, president

[email protected]

3 years

Peter Hoepfner
[email protected]

seat up for re-election in Mar '27

board/commission chair/vice
seat up for re-appt in Nov '26

vacant
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City of Cordova, Alaska Elected Officials
& Appointed Members of City Boards and Commissions
Hospital Services - Board of Directors - Elected
length of term
3 years

Kelsey Appleton Hayden
[email protected]

3 years

Diane Ujioka
[email protected]

3 years
3 years
3 years

Date Elected
March 3, 2026
March 7, 2023
March 3, 2020

Term Expires

March 5, 2024

March-27

December 19, 2023

Ann Linville, Chair

March 4, 2025

[email protected]

March 1, 2022

Shelly Kocan

March 5, 2024

[email protected]

July 25, 2024

Liz Senear

March 5, 2024

[email protected]

March 2, 2021

March-29

elected by board

March-28
March-28
elected by board

March-27

Library Board - Appointed
length of term
3 years

Date Appointed
Mary Anne Bishop, Chair

3 years
3years
3 years
3 years

Debra Adams
Michelle Ess
Kate Williams
Krysta Williams

Nov '06, '10, '13, '16,
'19, Dec '22, '25

Dec '21, '24
Dec '25

May '25
Feb '18, Dec '20,
Dec '23

Term Expires
November-28
November-27
November-28
November-26
November-26

Planning Commission - Appointed
length of term

Date Appointed

Term Expires
November-28
November-28

3 years
3 years

Kris Ranney
Mark Hall, Vice Chair

Dec '22, Dec '25

3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years

Sarah Trumblee
Tania Harrison, Chair
Gail Foode
vacant
Sean Den Adel

Dec '20, Dec '23

seat up for re-election in Mar '27

board/commission chair
seat up for re-appt in Nov '25

Nov '19, Dec '22,
Dec '25

Mar '22, Dec '24
Dec '23
Dec '23

November-26
November-27
November-26
November-27
November-26

vacant
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City of Cordova, Alaska Elected Officials
& Appointed Members of City Boards and Commissions
Harbor Commission - Appointed
length of term
3 years
3 years

Ryan Schuetze
Andy Craig, Chair

3 years
3 years
3 years

Garrett Collins
Kenton Soares
Hein Kruithof

Date Appointed

Term Expires

Dec '23, Dec '24

November-27

Nov '16, '19, Dec
'22, '25

November-28

Dec '23

November-26

Dec '25

November-28

Dec '23

November-26

Parks and Recreation Commission - Appointed
length of term
3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years

Kelsey Hayden
Grace Lee
Danny Carpenter
Kara Rodrigues
Gabrielle Brown
Jim Fritsch
Erin Cole, chair

Date Appointed

Term Expires

Dec '24

November-27

Dec '25

November-28

Jul '25

November-27

Dec '23

November-26

Jan '25, Dec '25

November-28

June '25

November-28

May '24

November-26

Historic Preservation Commission - Appointed
length of term
3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years

Date Appointed

vacant, Planning Commission member
Cathy Sherman, professional member

Term Expires
appt'd by PC

Dec '25

November-28
appt'd by NVE

Christy Mog, professional member
Wendy Ranney, historical society member
Jamie Foode, professional member
Jim Casement, public member

seat up for re-election in Mar '27

board/commission chair
seat up for re-appt in Nov '26

November-28
November-28

Dec '23

November-26

Dec '25

November-27

Jan '25

November-27

Dec '23

November-26

vacant
need to be re-appt'd by other
(updated 7-16-26)

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