Amanda Hadley Coward

The Historic Buildings Survey Plan for the City of Cordova, Alaska, outlines a framework for identifying, documenting, and preserving the city's historic architectural resources. Developed by the Cordova Historic Preservation Commission in partnership with the National Park Service, the plan synthesizes existing information, defines 20 specific survey areas, and provides methodologies for future historic building surveys and roster maintenance. Its objectives include supporting Certified Local Government (CLG) requirements, informing community planning, aiding regulatory compliance, and promoting public involvement and education in historic preservation efforts.

This resolution adopts the City of Cordova Comprehensive Trails Plan 2025, developed by the Cordova Trails Committee through a multiyear public process. The plan outlines goals, strategies, and priorities for improving, maintaining, and expanding Cordova's trail system. It is a collaborative effort involving various governmental and corporate entities, serving as a strategic resource to support funding applications and foster partnerships.

The agenda for the Regular City Council Meeting included standard items such as the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, approval of the agenda, and disclosures of conflicts of interest. Key discussion items involved communications from visitors, including a resolution from the Planning Commission and decisions regarding the waiver of protests for liquor license renewals for No Road Brewing, LLC (Copper River Brewing) and Robin Traxinger (Powder House). Officer reports covered the Mayor's report, including an update on the AK Rural Veterinary Outreach 2025 visit and comments regarding bears and landfills, the City Manager's report including Proposition One educational materials, and the City Clerk's report on Election Notices. Business items also included correspondence and the consideration of multiple resolutions: Resolution 02-26-02 authorizing conveyance of property to the Native Village of Eyak, and Resolutions 02-26-03, 02-26-04, and 02-26-05 authorizing property tax exemptions. The meeting concluded with an Executive Session to discuss land sale negotiations and a liability insurance claim matter.

The City Council Public Hearing included a roll call and one primary discussion item under the public hearing agenda. The key topic was the consideration of Ordinance 1235, which authorizes the transfer of $385,501.60 from the General Reserve Fund (Permanent Fund) to the Refuse Enterprise Fund. This transfer is intended to fund the purchase of a 2026 Peterbilt 520 Dumpster Truck.

The Regular City Council Meeting included public comment primarily focused on the potential sale or leasing of the T-Dock, with several speakers voicing opposition to selling it due to its importance for larger vessels and business operations. Key discussions involved approving Ordinance 1235, which authorizes a transfer of funds from the General Reserve Fund to the Refuse Enterprise Fund for the purchase of a 2026 Peterbilt 520 Dumpster Truck, and approving Resolution 10-25-26 authorizing a sole source contract for that same truck. The Council debated and ultimately approved a motion to request sealed proposals for leasing a portion of the T-Dock property, rather than proceeding with a negotiated agreement for lease or purchase. Another agenda item involved redesignating a portion of ASLS 79-263 from "Unavailable" to "Available Requires Subdivision" and authorizing negotiation for its lease or purchase to facilitate road connection for NVE's construction. Reports were presented by the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, and various department heads for the third quarter of 2025.