On the agenda: Cordova 10-07-26 Regular City Council Meeting Packet — Flock camera (Oct 7)

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
October 7, 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 Communications.............................................. (page 1)
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ex parte communications should be disclosed here, the content of the communications should be explained when
the item comes before Council, ex parte does not recuse a member, it is required that any ex parte communications
are declared to the full body and explained

F. Communications by and Petitions from Visitors

1. Guest Speaker – Kim Hanisch, School Superintendent………………………………………………………….. (page 2)
Supplemental State funding 2026-2027 school year
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. Council action to protest or waive protest for transfer of liquor license #954 (beverage…………..……… (page 14)
dispensary tourism) from RF Hospitality, LLC to Reluctant Fisherman, LLC
5. Minutes:
a. Minutes of the Council Public Hearing of September 2, 2026………………………..…………..……… (page 57)
b. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 2, 2026…………………………….……..….… (page 58)
c. Minutes of the Council Public Hearing of September 16, 2026…………………………………..……… (page 62)
6. Per Charter Section 2-8 and Cordova Municipal Code 3.12.022, recordation of excused absence of
Council member Aaron Hansen from the September 2, 2026, Regular Meeting and of Council members
Aaron Hansen, Kasey Kinsman, and Mike Mickelson from the September 16, 2026, Regular Meeting

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

7. Mayor’s Report
8. City Manager’s Report……………………………………………………………………………...………………….... (page 63)
9. City Clerk’s Report

K. Correspondence

10. City Council correspondence primer…………………………………………….……………………..……..…….. (page 66)
a. Notice of open comment period (9/14-10/29) for draft 2027-2030 STIP……………………..………….. (page 67)
b. Notice of open comment period (9/23-10/26) for US Army Corps of Engineers road project……….. (page 69)
near Snag Lake

L. Ordinances and Resolutions

11. Ordinance 1242…………………………………………………………………………..………….……. (voice call)(page 76)
An ordinance of the Council of the City of Cordova, Alaska, repealing and reenacting Cordova
Municipal Code Chapter 8.04, Animals, and amending CMC 1.28.085(c), Minor Offense Fine
Schedule, to modernize animal control, impoundment, bite and attack response, potentially
dangerous and vicious dog procedures, quarantine, humane disposition, enforcement, and
penalties – 1st reading

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

12. Council action to protest or waive protest for renewal of liquor license #2587…………..… (voice vote)(page 103)
(beverage dispensary) for Copper River NW Ltd, Inc., dba Moose Caboose
13. Pending Agenda, CIP List, Calendar, Elected & Appointed Officials lists………..................................... (page 109)

O. Audience Participation
P. Council Comments
Q. Executive Session

14. Recommendations from City Manager regarding Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations, a
subject which is a matter the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect
upon the finances of the government.
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
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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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CSD One-Time Funding Decision Process
Framework for evaluating the strategic use of $400,000 in one-time State of Alaska funding
Core guardrail: One-time funding should generally be used for one-time costs. A recurring commitment advances only when a
reliable funding source after the grant period is identified and documented.

Decision Flowchart
START: Identify a proposed use of the one-time funding

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1. Classify the proposal
A. Current budget insufficiency • B. Unbudgeted current-year item • C. Future budget consideration
All categories continue through Steps 2–4 before following the category route shown below.

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2. Is this a demonstrated district or student need?
Document the evidence and connection to the strategic vision or student-achievement goals.
NO → Do not fund or place on a lower-priority list. YES →

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3. Is the cost one-time or recurring?

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ONE-TIME COST
Confirm the expenditure can be completed within the required
timeline and will not create unfunded future obligations.

RECURRING OR ONGOING COST
Identify the annual cost, duration, and reliable funding source
after the one-time funds are exhausted.

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4. Is the proposal financially sustainable?
Include staffing, subscriptions, maintenance, replacement cycles, training, and other continuing costs.
NO → Redesign, reduce scope, identify a future funding source, or do not fund. YES → ROUTE BY CATEGORY

IF CATEGORY 1A OR 1B
Skip Steps 5A–5C and go directly to Step 6: Compare qualifying
proposals.

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IF CATEGORY 1C
Continue to Step 5A: Future Budget Consideration protection
path.

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Decision Flowchart — continued
FUTURE BUDGET CONSIDERATION — REQUIRED PROTECTION PATH
Determine how the district will protect resources for the future need without causing the operating fund balance to
exceed 10% at fiscal year-end.

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5A. Can the future need be prepaid this fiscal year?
If YES: Confirm prepayment is legally allowable, serves a valid current-year purpose, and covers a clearly identified
future period or deliverable.
IF NO →

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5B. Can money be set aside within the capital projects fund?
If YES: Identify the amount to set aside and the future need it will support.
IF NO →

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5C. Is there another lawful way to ensure the future budget can accommodate the need?
Examples: a board-approved commitment or assignment, phased procurement, a planned future budget reduction,
or an identified future revenue source.

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FUTURE-FUNDING GATE
Document the selected protection method, amount, timing, approvals, and accounting treatment. Recalculate the
projected year-end operating fund balance. If no workable method protects the funding and meets the 10% limit,
redesign, defer, or do not advance the proposal.

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6. Compare qualifying proposals using the checklist matrix
Prioritize strategic alignment, student impact, urgency, readiness, equity, cost-effectiveness, and risk.

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FINAL REVIEW: Confirm allowability, procurement requirements, accounting treatment, implementation deadline,
and projected year-end operating fund balance before board action.

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Checklist Matrix
Use one row per proposal. Complete the gate review first; score only proposals that pass all applicable gates. Suggested rating: 0 =
none/not demonstrated, 1 = weak, 2 = moderate, 3 = strong.
Review area

Decision question / evidence

Response or
score

Required notes

Strategic alignment

How directly and substantially will this improve student learning,
opportunity, safety, attendance, or well-being?
How strongly does it advance district priorities?

Urgency / risk

What is the consequence of delaying or not funding it?

0–3

Equity

Will it reduce an access, opportunity, or achievement gap?

0–3

Cost-effectiveness
Implementation
capacity

Is the expected benefit reasonable relative to total lifecycle cost?
Does the district have the people, time, systems, and training to implement
it well?

0–3

Scope, owner,
estimated cost, timing
Identify affected budget
line/program
Data, compliance issue,
condition, or service gap
Name the goal and
expected result
Explain why it will not
create an unfunded
obligation
Annual ongoing cost
and future source
Period covered and
payment deadline
Amount and intended
future use
Reviewer and authority
relied upon
Milestones and
responsible staff
Expected measurable
benefit
Priority/goal reference
Compliance, safety,
service, or cost risk
Students/groups
affected
Alternatives considered

0–3

Capacity constraints

Measurability

Can success be evaluated within a defined period?

0–3

Recommendation

Fund, fund with conditions, hold/plan, redesign, or do not fund?

Select one

Proposal

What is being proposed, by whom, and at what total cost?

Text

Category

Is this a current budget insufficiency, an unbudgeted current-year item, or a
future budget consideration?

Select one

Need gate

Is this a demonstrated need rather than a preference?

Yes / No

Strategic gate

Does it align with an adopted strategic priority or student-achievement
goal?

Yes / No

One-time fit

Is this appropriately funded with one-time revenue?

Yes / No

Sustainability gate

If ongoing costs are created, is a reliable future funding source identified?

Yes / No / N/A

Prepayment

For a future need, can it legally and practically be prepaid this fiscal year?

Yes / No / N/A

Capital project setaside

Can money be set aside within the capital projects fund for this future
need?
Is the use permitted under the appropriation terms, law, policy, and
accounting rules?

Allowability gate
Readiness gate
Student impact

Can procurement and implementation occur within the required timeline?

Yes / No / N/A
Yes / No
Yes / No
0–3
0–3

Measure, baseline,
target, review date
Conditions, next step,
board action

Decision Rule
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Do not recommend a proposal that fails the need, strategic alignment, allowability, readiness, or sustainability gate unless it is
redesigned and reviewed again.
Rank proposals that pass the gates using the scored criteria; do not use the score to override a failed gate.
Before final approval, model the effect of all recommended expenditures and transfers on the projected year-end operating fund
balance.
Confirm the applicable fund-balance limitation and treatment of commitments/transfers with the district's auditor or Alaska DEED
before relying on them to meet the limit.

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Education Funding
& Budgeting
How the foundation formula, budget calendar, and one-time
funding shape local decisions

CORDOVA SCHOOL DISTRICT
City Council Budget Discussion | October 2026

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Current budget position

STARTING POINT

Approved operating budget

$8.52M

$8.30M

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

TOTAL REVENUE

State contribution

City contribution

$5,356,507

$2,369,000

$218,595
APPROVED BUDGET GAP

LATE FUNDING CHANGE

$440,000

CORDOVA SCHOOL DISTRICT • FY 2027

Additional one-time state funding awarded August 30, after the district had
adopted its budget and committed staffing for the year

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Budget decisions happen before state funding is final

CALENDAR

The district must build and approve a workable plan months before the state confirms the final funding amount.

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2

3

4

5

JAN–APR

FEB–MAR

MAY

JUNE 30

JUL–DEC

District builds the
next-year budget

Contracts for the
next school year
are offered

City approves the
school budget

State funding
amount is
approved

District revises
the budget as
actuals become
known

FY 2027 exception: the additional one-time state funding arrived August 30.

CORDOVA SCHOOL DISTRICT • FY 2027

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Three projections form the budget foundation

BUDGET 101

Although each estimate can change, staffing and contracts must still be set before school begins.

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02

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Student enrollment

State funding

Programs and staffing

Projected average daily membership
drives every later step of the formula.

The Base Student Allocation and
foundation formula convert
enrollment into state aid.

Staffing and program needs are
determined by estimated student
enrollment. Other costs, such as
insurance, utilities, supplies are
estimates based upon prior year
costs.

CORDOVA SCHOOL DISTRICT • FY 2027

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Enrollment changes the foundation formula result

CURRENT STATUS

Budget basis

FY27 Budget Projection

Current estimates

Enrollment

372

358

Base Student Allocation

$6,660

$6,660

$5,356,507

$5,034,108

Approx. $120,000

Approx. $120,000

State contribution estimate
Additional teacher

The working estimate moved from 372 projected students to 358 at the start of the year.

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$322,399

fewer students than projected

estimated decrease in state contribution

CORDOVA SCHOOL DISTRICT • FY 2027

$440,046
one-time funding awarded August 30

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One-time funding cannot safely support recurring costs

FUNDING CHALLENGE

A late, nonrecurring appropriation can help the current year, but it does not provide a dependable base for the next budget.

01

Timing mismatch

Teachers, programs, and contracts are already in place when late funding
arrives.

02

Recurring commitments

Positions and programs continue into future years after the one-time
revenue ends.

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Carryover limit

The district cannot carry over more than 10% of its total budget from one
year to the next.

Budget principle: match one-time revenue to one-time costs.

CORDOVA SCHOOL DISTRICT • FY 2027

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Decision framework for late one-time funding

NEXT STEPS

The district should first determine what remains available after current spending trends, then evaluate uses in a consistent
order.
1

Current budget sufficiency

Address known shortfalls before adding new commitments.

2

Unbudgeted current-year needs

Evaluate urgent items that arose after budget adoption.

3

Future budget considerations

Reduce future pressure without creating an unsupported recurring
cost.

4

Early purchases

Advance a planned one-time purchase when timing improves value.

5

Committed funds

Reserve eligible amounts for a defined future purpose.

CORDOVA SCHOOL DISTRICT • FY 2027

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Thank You!

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AGENDA ITEM 4
City Council Meeting Date: 10/07/26
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION FORM
FROM:

Susan Bourgeois, City Clerk

DATE:

09/29/26

ITEM:

Council option to protest/waive protest of transfer of Liquor License # 954

NEXT STEP: Approval of Suggested Motion via approval of Consent Calendar

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ORDINANCE
MOTION

RESOLUTION
INFORMATION

I. REQUEST OR ISSUE: A Cordova business has sold, and the liquor license is being transferred. Council
as the local governing body has the ability to protest the transfer.
II. RECOMMENDED ACTION / NEXT STEP: Council action to protest, waive right to protest, or
waive protest with conditions.
III. FISCAL IMPACTS: Cordova businesses collect and remit sales tax to the City. Establishments that
are licensed to sell alcohol collect and remit sales tax at 13% on retail alcoholic beverages. With the recent
adoption of Ordinance 1240 that will increase to 14% starting January 1, 2027.
IV. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Finance Director Sheryl Glasen and Deputy City Clerk Colette
Gilmour have determined this business to be current in all financial obligations to the City. Police Chief
Cameron Hayden and Fire Marshal Aaron Sayles have no public safety concerns about this business. City
Planner Amanda Coward has no zoning or other planning concerns about the location.
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 this motion:
Council motion to waive protest the approval of the transfer of liquor license #954, from RF Hospitality,
LLC to Reluctant Fisherman, LLC.
Council could consider other motions – recommendations, etc. Council has 60 days from September 24,
2026, to protest this license – which would be by November 23, 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
imposes a condition a local government recommends, the local government shall assume

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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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Department of Commerce, Community,
and Economic Development
ALCOHOL & MARIJUANA CONTROL OFFICE

550 West Seventh Avenue, Suite 1600
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Main: 907.269.0350

September 24, 2026
City of Cordova
VIA Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
License Type:

Beverage Dispensary - Tourism

Licensee:

Reluctant Fisherman, LLC

Doing Business As:

Reluctant Fisherman Bar and Restaurant

Premises Address

407 Railroad Ave, Cordova, AK, 99574

Endorsement(s):

Restaurant Endorsement #60757

☐ New Application
☐ Transfer of Location Application

License Number:

954

☒ 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,
Kyle Helie
Licensing Examiner II
For
Kevin Richard, Director
[email protected]

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Document reference ID : 7794

Licensing Application Summary
Transfer of Ownership
License ID:

954

Application ID:

7794

Applicant Name:

Reluctant Fisherman, Llc

License Type applied for:

Beverage Dispensary Tourism License (BDTL) (AS
04.09.350)

Application Status:

In Review

Application Submitted On:

04/28/2026 12:47 PM AKDT

Entity Information
Business Structure:

Limited liability company

FEIN/SSN Number:
Member Managed or Manager
Managed:

Member Managed

Alaska Entity Number (CBPL):

92698

Alaska Entity Formed Date:

03/29/2005

Home State:

AK

Entity Contact Information
Mailing Address:

PO Box 135, Cordova, AK, 99574, USA
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Tell Us About You
Authority Type:

I am authorized user by the designated licensee with binding authority

Legal First Name:

Sylvia

Legal Last Name:

Lange

Email Address:

[email protected]

Phone Number:

907-570-1373

Additional Authorized Users
Legal Name

Relation with Applicant

Law Offices of Ernouf & Coffey is assisting with the application process

Legal Counsel

Registered Agent Information
Name

Sylvia Lange

Agent's Phone Number

907-570-1373

Agent's Email

[email protected]

Address

PO Box 150, Cordova, AK, 99574, USA

The registered agent is either an individual
resident of the state or a domestic
corporation authorized to transact business
in the state and whose business office is the
same as the registered office?

Yes

Ownership / Principal Party Details
Principal Parent Entity

Principal Party

Role

%Ownership

Reluctant Fisherman, Llc

Sylvia Lange

Member

50

Reluctant Fisherman, Llc

Gregory Meyer

Member

47
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Premises Address
Address:

407 Railroad Ave, Cordova, AK, 99574, USA

Does the proposed site include a
valid street address?

Yes

Basic Business information
Business/Trade Name:

Reluctant Fisherman Bar and Restaurant

Premises Contact Details
Contact Person Name

Sylvia Rae Lange

Business Phone Number

907-570-1373

Email Address

[email protected]

Local Government and Community Council Details
City/Municipality

Cordova

Borough

Unorganized Borough

Measurement Information
What is the approximate distance of the shortest pedestrian route from the public entrance of
the building of your proposed premises to the outer boundaries of the nearest school
grounds? (in feet)
1584
What is the approximate distance of the shortest pedestrian route from the public entrance of
the building of your proposed premises to the public entrance of the nearest church building?
(in feet)
2112
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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
Warranty Deed - Unsigned & Unrecorded.pdf

Premises Diagram
Will the license or permit embrace the entire premises address?
No
Premises Diagram

• AB-02 Premises Diagram with Security Plan.pdf
Security Plan

• Outdoor Security Plan.pdf

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

Tourism Statement
Explain how issuance of a alcoholic beverage license at your establishment has/will
encourage tourism.
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The central focus of the business involves nourishing and enriching the lives of our out of town
tourists since we are such a small fishing village. We offer our guests clean, comfortable, and
affordable accommodation with all the amenities any traveler would expect and prefer to see in their
hotel. including a welcoming environment for the guests to eat and drink. Since we are a tourist hotel
destination, it is important that we provide our guests with the amenities such as local Alaskan beers
and spirits so they can fully enjoy their trip to our lovely town in Cordova. Many guests love the
Alaskan ales we serve on tap that are often enjoy with our local Alaskan halibut fish and chips.
Explain how the facility was/will be constructed or improved as required by AS 04.11.400(d)(1)
This facility is located at 407 Railroad Ave. Cordova, Alaska 99574. As such it is ideal for travelers
who want a comfortable overnight stay in a clean, comfortable, location conveniently located in
beautiful Cordova area. The singular building encompasses the inn and restaurant which is really
convenient for our guests who usually do not have a car as there is no road in/out. The original
building was constructed in the 1970s but there have been some upgrades.
Does the licensee or applicant for this liquor license also operate
the tourism facility in which this license is located?

Yes

Do you offer room rentals to the traveling public?

Yes

How many rooms are available?

45

How many of the available rooms (if any) have kitchen facilities
(defined as: a separate sink for food preparation along with
refrigeration and cooking appliance devices, including a
microwave)?

2

Do you stock or plan to stock alcoholic beverages in guest
rooms?

No

Is your facility located within an airport terminal?

No

If your establishment includes a dining facility, please describe that facility. If it does not
please write “none”.
Yes we have a lovely dining facility that sits overlooking the Cordova harbor and Prince William
Sound. We pay homage to our local natural habitat with artwork on the walls showcasing our
mountains, fishing industry, skiing hill, glaciers, and native communities. We offer a full service menu
for lunch and dinner everyday to ensure we keep our guests happy.
If additional amenities are available to your guests through your establishment (eg: guided
tours or trips, rental equipment for guests, other activities that attract tourists), please
describe them. If they are not offered, please write “none”.
Yes, we are a short walk to our incredible community center which includes are museum and library
overlooking the harbor; we have a fitness Center that includes an indoor basketball court and sauna;
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there is also an indoor heated swimming pool and children's playground all within a short walk. We
also recommend many tours with other locals so our guests can experience more of Cordova.

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)

Post Office: 502 Railroad
Ave, Cordova, AK 99574

What was the first day you posted your application?

04/06/2026

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?

04/24/2026

Newspaper/Publishers Affidavit
AB-07 with Publisher's Affidavit.pdf
Upload Paper form Application
#954 Transfer Application - Compiled.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
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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
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.
The proposed changes conform to all applicable public health, fire, and safety laws.

Signature
Electronic Signature not collected; application submitted based on paper form.

Payment Info

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Payment Type : Check
Check Number: 101307863
Payment Date: 04/28/2026 12:47 PM AKDT
Transaction Date: 04/27/2026 12:00 PM AKDT

Documents
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File Name

Type

Added On

1

Warranty Deed - Unsigned &
Unrecorded.pdf

License property
ownership document

04/28/2026 11:14 AM
AKDT

2

AB-02 Premises Diagram with Security
Plan.pdf

License Location
Diagram Document

04/28/2026 11:18 AM
AKDT

3

Outdoor Security Plan.pdf

License Location
Diagram Security Plan
Document

04/28/2026 11:18 AM
AKDT

4

AB-11 Creditor's Affidavit.pdf

Signed Creditors
Affidavit

04/28/2026 12:37 PM
AKDT

5

AB-09 Statement of Financial
Interest.pdf

Misc. documents to
support the transfer
application

04/28/2026 12:37 PM
AKDT

6

Tourism Statement.pdf

Misc. documents to
support the transfer
application

04/28/2026 12:37 PM
AKDT

7

AB-08a Sylvia Lange_Redacted.pdf

Misc. documents to
support the transfer
application

04/28/2026 12:37 PM
AKDT

8

AB-08a Greg Meyer_Redacted.pdf

Misc. documents to
support the transfer
application

04/28/2026 12:37 PM
AKDT

9

Legal Counsel Memo.pdf

Misc. documents to
support the transfer
application

04/28/2026 12:37 PM
AKDT

10

AB-07 with Publisher's Affidavit.pdf

Publishers Affidavit

04/28/2026 12:47 PM
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AKDT

11

#954 Transfer Application - Compiled.pdf

License Paper Form
Application Document

04/28/2026 12:47 PM
AKDT

12

AB-01 Transfer Form.pdf

Transferee and
Transferor Certifications
Form

04/28/2026 12:47 PM
AKDT

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Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office
550 W 7'h Avenue, Suite 1600
Anchorage, AK 99501
[email protected]
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/amco
Phone: 907.269.0350

Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

Form AB-01: Transfer License Application
S ctlon 2 - Transf ree Information

Enter information for the new applicant and/or location seeking to be licensed.

Licensee:

Reluctant Fisherman, LLC

Doing Business As:

Reluctant Fisherman Bar and Restaurant

Premises Address:

407 Railroad Avenue

City:

Cordova

Community council,
(If applicable):
Mailing Address:

I

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AK

State:

Cordova

Email:

Phone:

Designated Licensee:

907-570-1373

Contact Email:

D �
Yes

Premises to be licensed ls:
an existing facility

No

D

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AK

ZIP:

I

ZIP:

I

907-570-1373

Sylvia Lange

contact Phone:

G

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P.O. Box 135

City:

Seasonal License?

State:

I Business Phone:

I

99574

99574

907-570-1373

If "Ye�', write your six-month operating period: ____________

Section 3 - Premises Information
a new building

D

a proposed building

The next two questions must be completed by beverage dispensary (including tourism) and package store applicants only:
What is the distance of the shortest pedestrian route from the public entrance of the building of your proposed premises to
lnclude the unit of m.asu�ment in your answer (Must be in feet).
he outer boundaries of the nearest sc
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What is the distance of the shortest pedestrian route from the public entrance of the building of your proposed premises to
the public entrance of the nearest church building? Include the unit of measurement in your an
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2,112 Feet

APR l. I 2026
[Form AB-01) (rev 7/16/2024)

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AMC

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Reluctant Fisherman LLC
AB01 Section 5: Entity Ownership Details

1. Gregory Dean Meyer, P.O. Box 135 Cordova, AK 99574

47%

907-360-9076
2. Sylvia Rae Lange, P.O. Box 135 Cordova, AK 99574

50%

APR Z 1 2026
Dept. of Commerce
AMCO
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Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office
550 W Jth Avenue, Suite 1600
Anchorage, AK 99501
[email protected]
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/amco
Phone: 907.269.0350

Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

Form AB-01: Transfer License Application
SEE ATTACHED

Entity Official:

I
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Phone:

Title(s):
Address:
Oty:

State:

Email:

Phone:

Entity Official:

I
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Phone:

Title(s):
Address:
Oty:

State:

Email:

Phone:

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Entity Official:
Phone:

Title(s):
Address:
Oty:

State:

Email:

Phone:

%Owned:
ZIP:

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ZIP:

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ZIP:

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This subsection must be completed by any applicant that is a corporation or LLC. Corporations and LLCs are required to be in good
standing with the Alaska Division of Corporations (DOC). The registered agent is either an individual resident of the state or
domestic corporation authorized to transact business in the state and whose business office is the same as the registered office.

CBPL Entity#:

92698

Registered Agent:

Email:

AK Formed Date:

Sylvia R Lange

Agent's Mailing Address:
Oty:

I
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3/29/05

Home State:

Agent's Phone:

907-570-1373

AK

P.O. Box 150
Cordova

State:

AK

Phone:

ZIP:
907-570-1373

199574

Residency of Agent:
Does your registered agent satisfy the requirement of AS 04.11.430?

Dept. ot Commerce
[Form AB-01] (rev 7/16/2024)

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Odocusign.
Certificate Of Completion
Envelope Id: 2BE4B157-7153-83AC-82E7-60B3C40DDB3B

Status: Completed

Subject: Signature Required License #954 Transfer Application
Source Envelope:
Document Pages: 1

Signatures: 1

Envelope Originator:

Certificate Pages: 3

Initials: 0

Kyle Helie

AutoNav: Enabled

PO Box 110206

Envelopeld Stamping: Disabled

Juneau, AK 99811

Time Zone: (UTC-09:00) Alaska

[email protected]
IP Address: 158.145.14.56

Record Tracking
Status: Original

Holder: Kyle Helie

9/23/2026 9:16:52 AM
Security Appliance Status: Connected

Pool: StateLocal

Signer Events

Signature

Paul Krekow

[DocuSigned by:

Timestamp
Sent: 9/23/2026 9:29:21 AM
Viewed: 9/23/2026 9:38:02 AM

[email protected]
Security Level: Email, Account Authentication
(None)

Location: DocuSign

[email protected]

��434

Signed: 9/24/2026 12:56:15 PM

Signature Adoption: Drawn on Device
Using IP Address:
2601:602:9200:69d1:64d4:a11d:de7:268e

Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure:
Accepted: 9/23/2026 9:38:02 AM
ID: 3d60c624-11ba-4e1b-b721-74f2347a24cb
Company Name: State of Alaska

In Person Signer Events

Signature

Timestamp

Editor Delivery Events

Status

Timestamp

Agent Delivery Events

Status

Timestamp

Intermediary Delivery Events

Status

Timestamp

Certified Delivery Events

Status

Timestamp

Carbon Copy Events

Status

Timestamp

Witness Events

Signature

Timestamp

Notary Events

Signature

Timestamp

Envelope Summary Events

Status

Timestamps

Envelope Sent

Hashed/Encrypted

9/23/2026 9:29:21 AM

Certified Delivered

Security Checked

9/23/2026 9:38:02 AM

Signing Complete

Security Checked

9/24/2026 12:56:15 PM

Completed

Security Checked

9/24/2026 12:56:15 PM

Payment Events

Status

Timestamps

Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure

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AMCO Received 9/23/2026

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Document reference ID : 7795

Licensing Application Summary
Application ID:

7795

Applicant Name:

Reluctant Fisherman, Llc

License Type applied for:

Restaurant Endorsement (RE) (AS 04.09.450)

Application Status:

In Review

Application Submitted On:

04/27/2026 12:00 AKDT

Entity Information
Business Structure:

Limited liability company

FEIN/SSN Number:
Member Managed or Manager
Managed:

Member Managed

Alaska Entity Number (CBPL):

92698

Alaska Entity Formed Date:

03/29/2005

Home State:

AK

Entity Contact Information
Name

Phone

Email

Sylvia Lange

907-570-1373

Designated Licensee

Gregory Meyer

907-360-9076

Executive Management

Galen Meyer

907-342-5040

Family Member

Relation

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Name

Phone

Email

Melina Meyer

907-429-5097

Dane Meyer

907-429-8050

Mailing Address:

PO Box 135, Cordova, AK, 99574, USA

Relation

Family Member
Family Member

Tell Us About You
Authority Type:

I am authorized user by the designated licensee with binding authority

Legal First Name:

Sylvia

Legal Last Name:

Lange

Email Address:
Phone Number:

907-570-1373

Additional Authorized Users
Legal Name

Relation with Applicant

Law Offices of Ernouf & Coffey is assisting with the application process.

Legal Counsel

Registered Agent Information
Name

Paul Krekow

Agent's Phone Number

435-494-9937

Agent's Email
Address

PO BOX 692, Cordova, AK, 99574, USA

The registered agent is either an individual
resident of the state or a domestic
corporation authorized to transact business
in the state and whose business office is the
same as the registered office?

Yes

48

Premises Address
Address:

407 Railroad Ave, Cordova, AK, 99574, USA

Does the proposed site include a
valid street address?

Yes

Primary license number
Primary License Information

Application ID - 7794 - License Transfer
Application - In Review

Basic Business information
Business/Trade Name:

Reluctant Fisherman Bar and Restaurant

Local Government and Community Council Details
City/Municipality

Cordova

Borough

Unorganized Borough

Premises Diagram
Will the license or permit embrace the entire premises address?
No
Premises Diagram

• AB-02 Premises Diagram with Security Plan.pdf
Security Plan

• Outdoor Security Plan.pdf

Restaurant Detail
Dining after standard closing hours: AS 04.16.010(c)

Yes

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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.)
Persons under 21 years of age will only be allowed in the dining area OR will only be employed and
present in the kitchen, and dining area.
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.
Storage: All alcohol will be locked in secure storage. This will only be accessible by the restaurant
owners, general manager and bar tender. Each of these individuals will be at least 21 years old and
will hold on their persons a current TAP or eTIP card verifying that they have been trained to control
the distribution and service of alcoholic beverages in Alaska. Access/Service: There will be alcohol
sales or delivery outside building walls, see security plan attached. Dining guests must walk in and
out the same entry, which controls the transfer of alcohol. An owner or manager is always on site
and monitors the consumption of 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.

Document
Needed.pd
f

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

Yes
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Describe the entertainment offered or available and the hours in which the entertainment may
occur:
1 pool table 7 days available during all open hours. No live music planned at this time.
Food and beverage service offered or anticipated is:

Table
Service

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

Restaurant 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

06:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Monday

06:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Tuesday

06:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Wednesday

06:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Thursday

06:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Friday

06:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Saturday

06:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Attestations
I certify that all proposed licensees (as defined in AS 04.11.260) and affiliates have been listed on
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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
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.

Signature
Electronic Signature not collected; application submitted based on paper form.

Payment Info
52

Payment Type : Check
Check Number: 101307863
Payment Date: 04/28/2026 12:59 PM AKDT
Transaction Date: 04/27/2026 12:00 PM AKDT

Documents
#

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City Council Public Hearing
September 2, 2026 @ 6:45 pm
Cordova Center Community Rooms
Minutes
A. Call to order
Mayor Kristin Smith called the Council public hearing to order at 6:45 pm on September 2, 2026, in the
Cordova Center Community Rooms.
B. Roll call
Present for roll call were Mayor Kristin Smith Council members Debra Adams, Lee Collins, and Wendy
Ranney. Council members Mike Mickelson and Dave Zastrow were present via zoom videoconference.
Council members Aaron Hansen and Kasey Kinsman were absent. Also present were City Manager
Sam Greenwood and City Clerk Susan Bourgeois.
C. Public hearing
1. Ordinance 1240 An ordinance of the Council of the City of Cordova, Alaska, Cordova Municipal Code
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 a motor vehicle subject to this tax
Mayor Smith opened the hearing for public testimony on the ordinance at 6:46 pm.
Brent Davis asked if this ordinance was about rental boats or all boats, Mayor Smith confirmed it was
about rentals of boats. He expressed a concern that this was about personal property tax on boats. The
City Clerk, Manager, and Mayor confirmed it was about sales tax, had nothing to do with personal property
tax. He opined that he would be against any increase in taxes. He mentioned the new marijuana
establishment being built now and how they are not even open yet and the City is considering raising a
tax on them; doesn’t seem fair. He said if you raise taxes on alcohol people might just get their alcohol
from Costco which would make the local businesses suffer – then the city gets less in taxes. He is fine
with the bed tax getting increased, not the rest of them though.
The public hearing was recessed at 6:50 pm until anyone arrived to give testimony. Council came back
into the Public Hearing at 6:59 pm 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: October 7, 2026

Attest: ____________________________________
Susan Bourgeois, CMC, City Clerk

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Regular City Council Meeting
September 2, 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
September 2, 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, and Wendy Ranney. Council members Kasey Kinsman, Mike Mickelson, and Dave Zastrow
were present via zoom videoconference. Council member Aaron Hansen was absent. 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
Ranney declared a conflict and asked to be recused on the vote for ordinance 1240 because she owns a
business that rents watercraft and also collects and remits bed tax. Mayor Smith ruled that she was not
conflicted because it was not a substantial financial conflict; it probably didn’t rise to the level of affecting
her business by more than $10,000 in the aggregate over a 12-month period. Council member Collins
declared a potential conflict on agenda item 13, ordinance 1241, he said he is employed by PWSEDD, the
purchaser of City land. Mayor Smith ruled that if you do not have an ownership share in this and your
salary will not increase by more than $10,000 then she would say he is not conflicted. Council agreed with
both rulings.
F. Communications by and Petitions from Visitors
1. Guest Speaker – none
2. Audience comments regarding agenda items
Christiana Fincher said she has an agenda item before Council (item 7); she has nothing in particular to
say about it but she is available if there are any questions.
3. Chairpersons and Representatives of Boards and Commissions
Kim Hanisch, Superintendent of Cordova School District reported: 1) on August 31 the State announced
a one-time funding allocation which had been budgeted, as well as an energy relief payment – we will be
receiving $440,000 based on our ADM, and $99,000 for energy relief grants – she will report at an upcoming
meeting on the complexities of education funding, as exciting as this news is, this money will be difficult to
spend after the start of the new fiscal year; 2) she emailed council earlier today about the E-rate program
and she has sent a letter to the FCC about how detrimental it would be to us if there any changes to funding
that program – basically the schools pay $134,000 per year for internet and E-rate funds $120,000 of that
– which if that went away would be the equivalent of 1 teacher position, or 1.5 admin clerks, or 2
paraprofessionals; 3) Emily Moody was awarded 2026 State History Teacher of the year – we are pretty
excited about that; 4) AK Star assessments – results will be released tomorrow but from the meeting with
the commissioner today we can say Cordova’s achievement is in the top 5 in the state in reading and in
the top 10 in math out of the state’s 52 districts – a lot to be proud of, she is excited to be a part of all the
success that happens here; 5) those are results from last spring, coming up we will have the fall benchmark
assessments; 6) field trips have been in full swing, JH went out to Sheridan Lake on third day of school –
what that tells her is the trust teachers have in the student body, cross country has had a meet and will
travel again next week; swimming will be starting soon, we are thankful the pool is up and running; volleyball
has a home tournament in September.
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Dave Janka, City representative to the PWSRCAC Board reported: about a week and a half ago, Alyeska
put in a request to the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management to do their right-ofway renewal permits, 6 years in advance of it expiring and in an expedited form – they want it done by the
end of the year. The last one was in 2004 for a 30-year lease. The PWSRCAC is limited to the terminal
and the tankers, we can’t really comment on this which is about the pipeline – this time around there will
be no EIS required instead just an environmental assessment – which is much narrower and simpler;
seems clear this is all about doing this before the election so maybe nothing is added on to the end of the
assessment, better for the oil companies to do this ahead of a change in the administration. RCAC staff
has asked for an extension of the comment period, which initially was only 15 days.
G. Approval of Consent Calendar
4. Minutes: a. Minutes of the Council Public Hearing of August 5, 2026; b. Minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of August 5, 2026
5. Council action to protest or waive protest of approval for Marijuana retail store license for Good Vibes,
LLC, license # 41906
6. Council concurrence of Mayor’s appointment to fill vacant seat on Planning Commission
7. Council action to protest or waive protest of new “restaurant eating place” liquor license #60589 for No
Road Brewing, LLC, dba Copper River Brewing
Vote on the Consent Calendar: 6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Zastrow-yes; Collins-yes; Adams-yes; Hansenabsent; Kinsman-yes; Ranney-yes; and Mickelson-yes. Consent Calendar was approved.
H. Approval of Minutes – in consent calendar
I. Consideration of Bids/Proposals/Contracts - none
J. Reports of Officers
8. Mayor’s Report – Mayor Smith reported: 1) AMHS – there is a meeting tomorrow to see if they can
shave any time off the proposed layup of the Aurora – stay tuned for updates from AMHS Director Tornga
about that; 2) HSAC – they got a presentation from the Sitka Community Land Trust which was really great
she will be attending the NW Community Land Trust Meeting in Sitka in early Oct and HSAC will meet after
that and she will report back to them; 3) the 2024 fisheries disaster declaration – she raised the issue with
Sullivan when he was here – as this has been sitting in DC since Jan 2025 – seems more data has been
sent which hopefully will lead to some movement on that.
9. City Manager’s Report – Greenwood reported: 1) Samantha Hagerthy-Schneider gave a pool update
– big party for re-opening is September 12; 2) at pending agenda we will set a special meeting for the bear
fence – RFP closed, 1 proposal received, we will need to move forward with that, we are currently analyzing
that proposal and negotiating with the proposer; 3) budget meetings to begin first meeting in October
(10/7/26) – goal will be budget approval on December 2.
10. City Clerk’s Report – Bourgeois reported: 1) first half property tax due date passed this Monday,
August 31 – finance staff and Deputy Clerk extremely busy with phone calls, questions, and receipting in
the money – over $600,000 collected on Monday; 2) Deputy Clerk also working on foreclosures, expiration
of the redemption period for 2024 delinquencies is coming up in October – only one taxpayer left on that
list, 2025 foreclosures still have many on that list but slowly shrinking down to a manageable number.
K. Correspondence
11. City Council correspondence primer: a. 08-01-26 Email from K Jones supporting lease to Copper River
Brewing; b. 08-13-26 Mayor letter to Washington, DC delegation re 2024 Fishery disaster declaration
L. Ordinances and Resolutions
12. 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,
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motor vehicle rentals (excluding watercraft), sales of: marijuana, marijuana concentrates, and marijuana
products, cigarettes and other tobacco products, and alcoholic beverages – 2nd reading
M/Adams S/Collins 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
Adams said we have discussed this numerous times, she did her own homework and learned that bed tax
in Anchorage is 12% so we are not so far out of line. Collins said we have had discussions about this, he
believes it is an appropriate time to increase this by the 1%; it just makes sense for City revenue needs.
Kinsman opined this is a way to tax a broader group, not as many locals, more out of town people. He
does understand Council member Ranney’s concerns but sees this as probably a way to tax out of towners
who come to visit Cordova more than locals.
Vote on the motion: 5 yeas, 1 nay, 1 absent. Collins-yes; Adams-yes; Kinsman-yes; Mickelson-yes;
Hansen-absent; Ranney-no; and Zastrow-yes. Motion was approved.
13. 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 – 1st reading
Mayor Smith recused herself from the chair role for this item as she is executive director of PWSEDD.
She turned the chair duties over to Acting Vice Mayor Ranney.
M/Collins S/Adams 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
Collins said Council has discussed this several times already. When there were competing proposals for
this lot there was overwhelming community support expressed for this proposal. Collins said he thinks this
is a step in the right direction for development n our community. Adams said this is an opportunity for
startups in our community and diversification of the economy and it is the last lot there that can be
developed, she is happy to see that it is an opportunity for locals to grow their businesses. Zastrow said
he concurs with the 2 previous Council members’ comments. Kinsman said there was a lot of support for
this, he believes there were also a lot of questions. Looking over the lease, he feels like a lot of questions
were answered, it was very thorough, timelines were included, he said as we move ahead he wants to
ensure we stay true to those timelines and stick to them. Kinsman did say there are some risks associated
with this – he does not want that point lost on this council as stewards of that very prime piece of property.
He is hopeful that this project will be successful. Ranney said she agrees with Council member Kinsman’s
comments – it was very complete and a lot of her questions were answered in the lease.
Vote on the motion: 6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent (Hansen). Motion was approved.
M. Unfinished Business - none
N. New & Miscellaneous Business
14. Pending Agenda, CIP List, Calendar, Elected & Appointed Officials lists – there was a special meeting
scheduled for Wednesday September 9 at noon, per the City Manager’s ask for the bear fence contract.
Mayor also asked about evaluations for both the Manager and the Clerk – the Human Resources Director
would get with the Mayor to provide the forms. October 7, 6pm – the first budget work session.
O. Audience Participation
Dave Janka PWSRCAC board member, representing the City of Cordova – mentioned that he believes
that they should move away from these 30-year renewals for these right-of-way permits. Last time they
renewed the facility was only 25 years old, now it is 50 years old. He said he could assist if the City is willing
and interested in making comments on this.
P. Council Comments
Adams said she is distressed to hear this Alyeska news. She is excited to hear the great news about the
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pool. She wishes every success to the PWSEDD to make good use of that space.
Ranney said she echoes those comments. She thanked staff for the hard work as always.
Zastrow thanked staff for the hard work and the packet of information. Appreciates hearing from Kim
Hanisch, superintendent. He is excited for Good Vibes coming online, he learned a lot about all the work
they have to do to get that license, and all of what they have to abide by. Excited for Copper River Brewing
and PWSEDD – all fantastic things happening in our community and for our community. He is also
distraught over this fast-tracking of the EA for Alyeska – appreciate Dave Janka for bringing this to our
attention. He supports comments from the City through the Mayor.
Mickelson echoed the comments before him and thanked the Mayor for working on the 2024 disaster
declaration. He is also distressed about the pipeline news.
Kinsman said we do have a very united voice on our messaging which is nice. Kudos to Samantha and
staff for the hard work on the pool. He encouraged citizens to be involved in upcoming budget work the
Council will be undertaking.
Collins appreciated staff reports, as we enter into budget one of the best things we heard tonight was the
Superintendent’s report of the additional funding. Hope we can put in comments supporting the continuation
of e-rate funding.
Mayor Smith also thanked Samantha on the work that happened to get the pool back open – it has been
an amazing journey – she is so appreciated, leading us, always came back with a smile, never gave up.
Kudos to the schools and the student achievements.
Q. Executive Session - none
R. Adjournment
Hearing no objection Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:11 pm.
Approved: October 7, 2026

Attest: ____________________________________
Susan Bourgeois, City Clerk

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City Council Public Hearing
September 16, 2026 @ 6:45 pm
Cordova Center Community Rooms
Minutes
A. Call to order
Mayor Kristin Smith called the Council public hearing to order at 6:45 pm on September 16, 2026, in the
Cordova Center Community Rooms.
B. Roll call
Present for roll call were Council members Debra Adams, Lee Collins, and Wendy Ranney. Mayor
Kristin Smith and Council member Dave Zastrow were present via zoom videoconference. Council
members Aaron Hansen, Kasey Kinsman, and Mike Mickelson were absent. Also present were City
Manager Sam Greenwood and Deputy City Clerk Colette Gilmour.
C. Public hearing
1. Ordinance 1240 An ordinance of the Council of the City of Cordova, Alaska, Cordova Municipal Code
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 a motor vehicle subject to this tax
Acting Vice Mayor Ranney opened the hearing for public testimony on the ordinance at 6:46 pm.
The public hearing was recessed at 6:47 pm until anyone arrived to give testimony. Council came back
into the Public Hearing at 6:59 pm and there was no one interested in giving public testimony present.
D. Adjournment
Hearing no objection Acting Vice Mayor Ranney adjourned the public hearing at 6:59 pm.
Approved: October 7, 2026

Attest: ____________________________________
Susan Bourgeois, CMC, City Clerk

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September 16, 2026
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Samantha Greenwood
City Manager
Staff reports
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Pool Update, Pool/Bidarki Master Plan update
Burn Pile Report from Public Works Director is attached. PW Director Kevin Johnson will
be at the meeting to answer questions

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Union negotiations
Attended PWSEDD Special Board Meeting
Working with Samantha on fee schedule memo
Meeting with Sheryl on budgets, revenue, and budget schedule. We will be reviewing Staff
budgets next week for enterprise funds; budgets will be on the 10/14 Work Session
Signed Eyak Weir MOU with ADOT and Copper River Watershed project. Construction
could start as early as 11/15 – Kevin will be attending construction meetings.
Several Finance issues involving past-due accounts have been referred to the City’s
attorneys for direction. From this work, we will develop templates and standard
processes for these situations so that, going forward, we can address them more
consistently and with legally sound guidance.
Provided dates available to meet with Mayor and Chamber Commence Director

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On Going
Staff weekly or monthly meetings
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Staff weekly or monthly meetings
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
Meeting with the School District Superintendent every other week to check in and work on
the HS CIP project
Policy priorities
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Finalizing Evaluation Policy and updating evaluation forms

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MEMORANDUM

September 30, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kevin Johnson, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Burn Pile Security Camera – Monitoring and Enforcement

Purpose
The purpose of this memo is to inform the City Council of Public Works' plans to test a security
camera at the burn pile to improve monitoring and enforcement of prohibited disposal and burning
activities.

Background
Over the past year, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) has received
multiple reports alleging violations involving prohibited materials being burned at the City's burn
pile. ADEC has subsequently contacted the City regarding these reports and the need to improve
monitoring and enforcement of permitted burn pile activities.
Due to staffing limitations, Public Works is unable to maintain a continuous staff presence at the
burn pile to monitor activities and identify violations as they occur. As a result, the City is
evaluating remote monitoring as a means of improving oversight, supporting enforcement efforts,
and addressing the concerns raised by ADEC.

Current Efforts
Public Works will begin testing a security camera temporarily loaned by a camera vendor to
determine whether the equipment is adequate for the City's monitoring needs. The trial will allow
staff to evaluate the camera's coverage, image quality, reliability, and suitability for the burn pile
environment before committing to a permanent installation.
The camera will be evaluated for its ability to record activities at the burn pile and assist staff in
identifying prohibited disposal and burning activities. This equipment is a standard security camera
and is not part of the Flock camera system. The City does not own, maintain, or operate Flock
cameras.
In conjunction with the testing, the City will conduct public outreach to inform residents and burn
pile users that security camera monitoring is being evaluated and planned for the burn pile.
Information will be shared through the City's standard physical and digital communication
601 First Street

P.O. Box 1210

Cordova, Alaska 99574

Phone (907) 424-6200

Fax (907) 424-6000
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channels. The City anticipates that increased awareness of the planned monitoring and potential
enforcement consequences will encourage users to comply with disposal and burning
requirements.
Enforcement action will not be taken based on camera recordings during the testing period. The
testing phase is intended solely to evaluate the equipment and determine its suitability for
permanent installation. Enforcement will begin as needed following the permanent installation of
a camera system and updating signage.

Next Steps
Following the testing period, Public Works will evaluate the equipment and determine whether it
is suitable for the City's monitoring needs. Once the appropriate equipment has been identified,
the City will move forward with planning a permanent installation.
The permanent installation will include updated signage at the burn pile informing users of the
security camera, identifying materials that are and are not permitted, and advising that violations
may result in enforcement action, including prosecution where applicable.
Once the permanent installation is complete, the City will begin using the security camera to
support monitoring and enforcement of burn pile requirements. The goal is to establish a practical
and sustainable monitoring approach that improves compliance, reduces recurring violations, and
supports the City's ongoing efforts to meet ADEC requirements.
Thank you,
Kevin Johnson
Public Works Director
City of Cordova
907-424-6220

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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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Outlook
STIP Amendment No. 6 Approved
From Alaska DOT and PF <[email protected]>
Date Tue 2026-09-22 3:41 PM
To

Susan Bourgeois <[email protected]>

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) announces that Amendment
No. 6 to the 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) was approved by the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Sept. 16, 2026.
The approval allows DOT&PF to move forward with nine targeted changes to Alaska’s federally funded
surface transportation program, advancing important projects and aligning funding with current
project delivery needs.
Among the projects advanced through Amendment No. 6 are:
Alaska Highway Milepost 1380 Johnson River Bridge Replacement (add new federal grant
award funds).
Sterling Highway Milepost 82.5–94 Safety Corridor Improvements (increase funding to
current estimate).
King Cove to Cold Bay Road ($18 million for construction).
Amendment No. 6 was released for public review on July 2, 2026, followed by a 30-day public
comment period. DOT&PF reviewed the comments received, made appropriate revisions, and
submitted the final amendment to FHWA and FTA on Aug. 7, 2026.
The approved amendment and additional STIP information are available at dot.alaska.gov/stip.
Important Note:
DOT&PF is also developing Alaska’s next 4-year transportation program. Amendment 6 amends the
2024-2027 STIP for the current 4-year period. The Draft 2027–2030 STIP for the next 4-year period is
available for public review and comment through Oct. 29, 2026. To review the draft and submit
comments, visit dot.alaska.gov/links/pdp/.
Thank you for your continued interest and participation in Alaska’s statewide transportation planning
process.
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AGENDA ITEM 11
City Council Meeting Date: 10/07/26

CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION FORM
FROM:

Chief of Police Hayden

DATE:

10/07/26

ITEM:

Ordinance 1242

ACTION:

Repealing and reenacting Cordova Municipal Code Chapter 8.04, Animals, and
amending CMC 1.28.085(c)
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Ordinance
Resolution

Motion
Information

I. REQUEST OR ISSUE: Repealing and Reenacting Cordova Municipal Code Chapter 8.04, Animals,
and Amending CMC 1.28.085(c), to properly address newly identified issues involving domestic animals.
II. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff has prepared the following motion for City Council to open this
agenda item for discussion: “I move to approve ordinance 1242, an ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Cordova, Alaska, Repealing and Reenacting Cordova Municipal Code Chapter 8.04, Animals,
and Amending CMC 1.28.085(c), minor offense fine schedule, to modernize animal control,
impoundment, bite and attack response, potentially dangerous and vicious dog procedures, quarantine,
humane disposition, enforcement, and penalties”.
III. BACKGROUND: Over the course of the last several years, the Cordova Police Department has
responded to reports of “Dog Bites” at in increased frequency. Through a review of these events, officer
response and outcomes, it has been determined that while current CMC addresses “One-off Events,” it does
not address repeat occurrences of the same dog biting/attacking persons or other animals.
Current CMC as written does not allow the Cordova Police Department to impound an animal after a
violation (Bite/Attack) if the owner can be immediately identified or is on scene. Because a citation does
not equate to an impoundment, repeat violators (Dogs & Owners) aren’t held to the same standard as owners
of animals that are impounded when at large, where after the third impoundment, the animal is forfeited.

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Currently, as written, CMC requires a “Vicious dog/s” to be secured with a muzzle when confined to a
building or secure enclosure and the owner to have posted signage at the entrance to any premises where
the dog is kept that warns the public of the dog’s vicious nature. The current CMC does not include a
muzzle requirement for “Vicious dogs” in public (on leash or off) when not confined to private property.
The code section now includes a definition of a muzzle for clarity. Ordinance 1242 will address these issues
as well as update Title 8 to address modern Animal Control within the City of Cordova.
IV. FISCAL IMPACTS: The City of Cordova could be litigated against and potentially found responsible
for damages due to knowledge of the prior written code omissions, and not addressing code re-writes in a
prompt manner upon receipt of that knowledge.
V. SUMMARY AND ALTERNATIVES: Council can knowingly and without fault choose not to adopt
Ordinance 1242. In doing so, even after having been advised that the current Cordova Municipal Code does
not give the Cordova Police Department the appropriate legal tools to address these issues, the City of
Cordova could be exposed to potential liability for not addressing the issue promptly.

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CITY OF CORDOVA, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 1242
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORDOVA, ALASKA,
REPEALING AND REENACTING CORDOVA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.04,
ANIMALS, AND AMENDING CMC 1.28.085(C), MINOR OFFENSE FINE SCHEDULE, TO
MODERNIZE ANIMAL CONTROL, IMPOUNDMENT, BITE AND ATTACK RESPONSE,
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS DOG PROCEDURES, QUARANTINE,
HUMANE DISPOSITION, ENFORCEMENT, AND PENALTIES
WHEREAS, the City of Cordova has authority under its home rule powers and applicable Alaska
law to adopt and enforce ordinances for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the existing animal-control provisions should be
modernized while preserving established Cordova terminology and substantive requirements that remain
appropriate, including the existing term “vicious dog,” and while adding clear procedures for animal
restraint, licensing, bites and attacks, impoundment, quarantine, owner responsibilities, potentially
dangerous dogs, vicious dogs, administrative review, and humane disposition; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that public safety is best served by distinguishing
ordinary animal-control violations from conduct involving unprovoked attacks, serious injury,
quarantine violations, vicious dogs, obstruction, and unauthorized removal of impounded animals; and
WHEREAS, AS 29.25.070 authorizes municipalities to prescribe penalties for ordinance
violations and, for violations that cannot result in incarceration or loss of a valuable license, to establish
scheduled fines that may be disposed of without court appearance, subject to applicable limitations of
state law; and
WHEREAS, Animal rabies vaccination, quarantine, testing, and disease-control requirements
must remain consistent with applicable State of Alaska law and regulation, including 7 AAC 27.022, as
amended; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance provides officers, animal-control personnel, animal owners, the
courts, and the public with clear and enforceable standards while preserving procedural due process,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Cordova, that:
Section 1. This ordinance is of a general and permanent nature and Sections 2 and 3 of this ordinance
shall become part of the Cordova Municipal Code.
Section 2. Cordova Municipal Code 8.04 “Animals”, is repealed and reenacted as follows:
CHAPTER 8.04 – ANIMALS
8.04.010 – Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
A.
“Animal” means any domestic or domesticated vertebrate animal kept, possessed, harbored,
maintained, or cared for by a person. The term does not include a human being or free-ranging
wildlife unless specifically provided otherwise in this chapter.
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“Animal control officer” means the chief animal control officer, a deputy animal control officer,
a police officer, or another employee or agent of the city lawfully authorized to enforce this
chapter.
“Animal shelter” means any premises designated or approved by the city as an “animal shelter”
and for the impoundment, quarantine, safekeeping, housing, treatment, adoption, or other lawful
disposition of animals.
“At large” means an animal that is off the premises of its owner and is not under restraint or
otherwise under the immediate effective control of a person legally responsible for the animal.
“Cat” means a domestic or domesticated member of the family Felidae.
“Chief animal control officer” means the person appointed or designated by the city manager to
administer and enforce this chapter. Unless another person is specifically appointed, the chief of
police or the chief's designee may perform the functions assigned to the chief animal control
officer.
“Potentially dangerous dog” means a dog that, without provocation, engages in aggressive
conduct that presents a substantial risk of injury but has not met the definition of a vicious dog,
including repeatedly chasing or approaching a person or domestic animal in a threatening
manner, lunging, snapping, attempting to bite or attack, or repeatedly escaping restraint while
displaying aggressive behavior. A dog shall not be classified as “potentially dangerous” solely
because of breed, appearance, size, or generalized characteristics associated with a breed or type.
“Direct control” means immediate physical restraint by leash, lead, enclosure, vehicle, or other
means sufficient to prevent the animal from leaving the control of the responsible person.
“Dog” means any domestic or domesticated member of the family Canidae.
“Euthanize or euthanasia” means causing the death of an animal by a humane method permitted
by applicable law and accepted veterinary practice.
“Harbor or harboring” means keeping, maintaining, sheltering, feeding, or otherwise providing
regular care for an animal, or permitting an animal to regularly remain or return to premises
controlled by the person.
“Impound or impoundment” means taking an animal into lawful custody and placing it in the
animal shelter, veterinary facility, quarantine location, foster placement, or other location
approved by the city.
“Intact” means an animal that has not been surgically sterilized.
“Leash” means a cord, strap, chain, lead, or similar device of sufficient strength and condition to
maintain effective physical control of an animal.
“Muzzle” means a properly fitted leather or humane wire restraint that fits over the dog’s nose
and jaws to prevent it from biting.
“Owner” means a person who owns, possesses, keeps, harbors, maintains, has custody or control
of, or knowingly permits an animal to remain regularly on premises occupied or controlled by
that person. Ownership may be established by licensing records, veterinary records, microchip
information, purchase or adoption records, statements, possession, care, custody, or other reliable
evidence.
“Vicious dog” means a dog that bites or attacks a human being or an animal without provocation
as specifically determined by the city. For purposes of administration under this chapter, a dog
meeting this definition may be subject to the notice, hearing, restraint, impoundment, release,
and disposition procedures established in Sections 8.04.155 through 8.04.175.
“Provocation” means conduct that would reasonably be expected to cause a normal animal to
defend itself, its offspring, its owner, or another person from an actual or reasonably perceived
immediate threat. Provocation does not include ordinary lawful movement, approaching an
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animal in a public place, or the mere presence of another person or animal. The determination of
what constitutes “provocation” for purposes of this definition is determined solely by the city.
“Quarantine” means confinement, isolation, observation, testing, or other disease-control
measures required or approved by a governmental public-health authority or authorized
veterinarian.
“Rabies vaccination” means vaccination against rabies in accordance with applicable State of
Alaska requirements.
“Restrain or restraint” means maintaining an animal: (1) on the owner's premises within a secure
structure, enclosure, fenced area, lawful tethering system, or other means reasonably sufficient
to prevent escape; (2) on a leash under the control of a responsible person; (3) within an enclosed
vehicle; (4) within a kennel, crate, carrier, or other suitable container; or (5) under another form
of direct control specifically approved under this chapter.
“Sanitation condition” means a condition in which animal feces, biological excretions, including
but not limited hair, fur, feces, urine, and dead animals, are present and create an unsanitary
environment.
“Secure enclosure” means an enclosure designed, constructed, maintained, and secured so that
an animal confined within it cannot escape, cannot readily reach a person or animal outside the
enclosure, and cannot be released by an unauthorized person. An electronic or invisible fence
alone is not a secure enclosure for a vicious dog.
“Serious physical injury” means physical injury to a person or animal involving substantial risk
of death, significant blood loss, substantial disfigurement, fracture, deep or multiple wounds,
impairment of a bodily function, surgery, hospitalization, substantial veterinary treatment beyond
routine first aid, or an injury of comparable severity.
“Sterile” means rendered incapable of reproduction by surgical procedure or another medically
accepted permanent method.
“Veterinarian” means a veterinarian licensed or otherwise lawfully authorized to practice
veterinary medicine in the State of Alaska.

8.04.020 - Fees and charges.
A.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, fees and charges imposed under this chapter shall
be established by resolution of the city council and may include:
1.
Dog licensing fees
2.
Replacement license-tag fees
3.
Impound fees
4.
Daily boarding or care fees
5.
After-hours release fees
6.
Quarantine expenses
7.
Veterinary expenses
8.
Vaccination expenses
9.
Microchip or identification expenses
10.
Vicious-dog registration fees
11.
Inspection or reinspection fees
12.
Adoption fees
13.
Other actual and reasonable costs incurred by the city for the care, control, transportation,
treatment, confinement, or lawful disposition of an animal
B.
The council may establish progressively higher impound fees for repeated violations.
C.
A higher fee for a repeated impound does not by itself make an animal nonredeemable.
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D.
Extraordinary expenses reasonably incurred by the city because of an animal's medical condition,
behavior, special confinement needs, quarantine requirements, or other circumstances may be charged
to the owner as provided by law.
8.04.030 - Administration; animal control officers; powers and duties.
A.
The city manager shall designate a chief animal control officer to administer and enforce this
chapter.
B.
The city manager, chief of police, or chief animal control officer may designate police officers,
city employees, contractors, or other authorized persons to perform animal-control duties
consistent with applicable law.
C.
An animal control officer may:
1.
Investigate violations of this chapter
2.
Issue warnings, summonses, citations, and notices authorized by law
3.
Capture and impound animals as authorized by this chapter
4.
Conduct or arrange welfare and compliance inspections when lawfully authorized
5.
Collect photographs, video, witness statements, veterinary records, licensing information,
and other evidence relevant to an investigation
6.
Order temporary safety precautions pending final disposition of an animal-control matter
7.
Obtain veterinary care reasonably necessary to protect an animal's health or public safety
8.
Enforce quarantine and disease-control requirements
9.
Return animals to their owners when authorized by this chapter
10.
Designate an animal as potentially dangerous or dangerous
11.
Enforce release conditions imposed under this chapter
12.
Take other lawful actions reasonably necessary to enforce this chapter
D.
Nothing in this chapter authorizes entry into a constitutionally protected area without consent, a
warrant, exigent circumstances, or other lawful authority.
E.
If the city contracts with a private person or entity to operate an animal shelter, only those
governmental powers that may lawfully be delegated may be delegated to the contractor.
8.04.040 - Dog license required.
A.
A person may not own, harbor, possess, or have custody of a dog six months of age or older
within the city unless the dog has a current dog license issued by the City of Cordova, except as
provided in subsection B of this section.
B.
A dog currently licensed by another governmental entity and temporarily present within the city
for fewer than 30 consecutive days is exempt from the city licensing requirement unless the dog
is designated dangerous or potentially dangerous under this chapter.
C.
A license application shall contain information required by the city, including the owner's
identifying and contact information; the dog's name, breed or type if known, color, identifying
markings, approximate age, sex, sterilization status, current rabies-vaccination information,
microchip number or other permanent identification if any, and any designation or restriction
imposed under this chapter.
D.
The city shall not issue a regular dog license unless applicable rabies-vaccination requirements
have been met.
E.
The city may refuse to issue or renew a license when an owner is not compliant with the
requirements of this chapter, including but not limited to vicious-dog registration requirements.
8.04.050 - Dog license tag; display and identification.
A.
The city shall issue an identification tag or other approved license identifier for each licensed
dog.
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C.

Except when the dog is indoors, participating in an activity for which removal is reasonably
necessary, or when removal is medically necessary, the license tag shall be attached to the dog's
collar or harness.
A microchip does not replace the licensing requirement but may serve as supplemental permanent
identification.

8.04.060 - Replacement license tag.
The owner of a licensed dog shall obtain a replacement tag or other approved identifier when the
original is lost, destroyed, or rendered unreadable.
8.04.070 - License not transferable; change of ownership.
A.
A license issued for one animal may not be transferred to another animal.
B.
Upon transfer of ownership of a licensed dog, the new owner shall update the registration
information with the city within fifteen days.
8.04.080 - Provisional license.
A.
If a dog owner is temporarily unable to obtain a required rabies vaccination because no authorized
provider is reasonably available in Cordova, the city may issue a provisional dog license to the
extent permitted by applicable state law.
B.
A provisional license may be valid for a period not exceeding 90 days.
C.
The dog owner shall obtain the required vaccination as soon as reasonably practicable and before
expiration of the provisional license unless otherwise authorized by applicable state law.
D.
A provisional license does not exempt an animal from quarantine, disease-control, or viciousdog requirements.
8.04.090 - Licensing and animal-control records.
A.
The owner of a dog shall retain proof of current licensing and rabies vaccination required by this
chapter and shall produce such documentation upon request by the city.
8.04.100 - Control and confinement of dogs.
A.
Except as provided in subsection B, an owner shall restrain a dog while the dog is outside the
owner's premises.
B.
Within the UR unrestricted zoning district, a dog need not be continuously leashed or enclosed
while off the owner's premises if the dog remains under the immediate effective control of a
responsible person; does not enter private property without permission; does not interfere with
the lawful use of public property; does not chase, threaten, attack, or harass a person or animal;
does not chase vehicles; and is not subject to a more restrictive requirement under this chapter.
The UR zoning exception does not apply to a potentially dangerous or vicious dog.
C.
A dog owner shall maintain structures, kennels, pens, yards, and other areas used to keep a dog,
in a sanitary condition reasonably free from accumulated animal waste and objectionable odor.
D.
The owner of an intact female dog in heat shall confine the dog in a manner reasonably sufficient
to prevent uncontrolled breeding.
E.
An owner shall prevent the owner's dog from:
1.
Biting or attacking a person
2.
Attacking another domestic animal
3.
Chasing, threatening, or aggressively confronting pedestrians, bicyclists, or other lawful
passersby
4.
Chasing vehicles
5.
Damaging public or private property
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Repeatedly entering another person's property without permission
Creating continuous or repeated noise
Depositing feces on property other than the owner's property without the person
responsible for the animal promptly removing the waste
9.
Otherwise creating a substantial threat to public safety
For purposes of subsection E(7), continuous barking, whining, howling, or similar noise for 15
minutes or longer constitutes a rebuttable presumption of unreasonable animal noise, but shorter
repeated periods may also constitute a violation based upon frequency, time of day, duration, and
surrounding circumstances.
No person other than the dog owner, a person authorized by the owner, or an officer acting within
lawful authority, may knowingly release a dog from lawful restraint or confinement, except when
reasonably necessary to prevent imminent death or serious injury.

8.04.110 - Control and confinement of cats.
A.
A cat owner shall exercise reasonable control over a cat and shall not knowingly permit the cat
to:
1.
Attack a person or another domestic animal
2.
Repeatedly enter another person's dwelling or enclosed structure without permission
3.
Repeatedly damage public or private property
4.
Create an unreasonable sanitation condition or nuisance
5.
Engage in conduct presenting a substantial threat to public health or safety
B.
A cat owner shall maintain structures, pens, yards, litter areas, and other areas in which cats are
kept in a reasonably sanitary condition.
C.
An owner of an intact female cat in heat shall take reasonable measures to prevent uncontrolled
breeding.
D.
A cat may be impounded when the cat is injured, ill, abandoned, or in apparent distress; creates
an immediate public-safety or public-health hazard; has attacked a person or another domestic
animal; the owner cannot reasonably be identified or located and impoundment is necessary for
the cat's welfare; the cat is subject to quarantine; or impoundment is otherwise authorized under
this chapter.
8.04.120 - Control of other domestic animals.
A.
An owner of livestock or another domestic animal other than a dog or cat shall not knowingly
permit the animal to roam unrestrained.
B.
The animal owner shall maintain areas where such animals are kept in a reasonably sanitary
condition.
8.04.130 - Disease control and rabies.
A.
An animal owner shall cause an animal to be vaccinated against rabies when vaccination is
required by state law or regulation.
B.
An animal owner shall produce lawful proof of vaccination when requested by an officer.
C.
Animal bites or other potential rabies exposures shall be reported when required by state law or
regulation. An owner whose animal bites a person shall promptly provide identifying and
vaccination information to the investigating officer.
D.
An animal subject to rabies confinement, observation, testing, quarantine, revaccination,
euthanasia, or other disease-control measures shall be handled in accordance with applicable
State of Alaska law.
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An animal owner shall produce an animal for lawful quarantine, observation, testing, veterinary
examination, or other disease-control action when ordered by an authorized officer or publichealth authority.
No person may knowingly remove, conceal, transfer, release, or destroy an animal subject to a
lawful quarantine or disease-control order without authorization from the applicable
governmental authority, except when emergency veterinary treatment is immediately necessary
to preserve life and notification to the governmental authority is made as soon as practicable.
The animal owner is responsible for all costs of quarantine, veterinary examination, testing,
transportation, confinement, vaccination, or other care attributable to the owner's animal, except
when otherwise required by law.

8.04.135 - Animal bites and attacks; duties following incident.
A.
The owner or person having custody of an animal involved in a bite or attack shall, when
reasonably possible:
1.
Immediately obtain control of the animal
2.
Prevent additional contact between the animal and the victim
3.
Provide the owner's name, address, and contact information to the victim or investigating
officer
4.
Provide licensing and rabies-vaccination information upon request
5.
Remain at or return to the scene when directed by an officer
6.
Cooperate with reasonable efforts to identify and locate the animal
7.
Produce the animal for quarantine or examination when lawfully required
8.
Comply with temporary safety restrictions lawfully imposed under this chapter
B.
A person shall promptly report to the Cordova Police Department an animal attack that results in
injury to a person; results in serious physical injury or death of another domestic animal; involves
an animal already designated potentially dangerous or dangerous; creates a continuing immediate
threat to public safety; or may involve rabies or another communicable disease.
C.
An investigating officer may photograph injuries, the involved animal, relevant locations,
damaged property, and other evidence and may request veterinary or medical documentation
reasonably related to the investigation.
D.
Nothing in this section requires a person to place themselves in danger in order to restrain an
animal.
8.04.140 - Impoundment.
A.
An animal control officer may impound an animal when the officer has probable cause or other
lawful grounds to believe any of the following:
1.
The animal is at large in violation of this chapter and cannot safely or reasonably be
returned to the owner
2.
The owner is unknown, unavailable, unwilling, or unable to immediately assume safe
custody
3.
The animal has bitten or attacked a person
4.
The animal has attacked or seriously injured another domestic animal
5.
The animal is potentially dangerous or dangerous
6.
The animal presents an immediate threat to public safety
7.
The animal is injured, ill, abandoned, neglected, or in apparent distress and impoundment
is reasonably necessary for its protection
8.
The animal is subject to quarantine, testing, or another disease-control requirement
9.
The animal is being held as evidence when authorized by law
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The owner has failed to comply with a lawful release condition or vicious-dog restriction
and impoundment is necessary to protect public safety
11.
Impoundment is otherwise authorized by law
For an ordinary violation not involving an attack, bite, quarantine, vicious-dog investigation,
animal-welfare emergency, evidentiary hold, or continuing public-safety risk, an officer may
return the animal directly to the owner and issue a warning or citation in lieu of impoundment.
Nothing in this subsection requires an officer to return an animal when the officer believes
impoundment is necessary for public safety, investigation, quarantine, or the welfare of the
animal.
An animal may be held and shall not be released when a quarantine or public-health order
requires continued confinement; the animal is being lawfully held as evidence; a vicious-dog
investigation is pending and the chief animal control officer determines release would create a
substantial risk to public safety; a final order requires continued impoundment; or another law
prohibits release.
The chief animal control officer or designee may authorize temporary release of an animal
pending investigation subject to conditions reasonably necessary to protect public safety,
including secure confinement, leash requirements, muzzle requirements, separation from
specified persons or animals, prohibition on transfer or removal from the city, veterinary
examination, rabies vaccination when legally permissible, microchipping or other identification,
and inspection of the proposed confinement location.
An officer may use any reasonable means necessary to capture, transport, control, and impound
an animal, including but not limited to the use of catch poles, kennels, cable loops, and if
necessary to protect life or property, tranquilization.

8.04.145 - Notice of impoundment.
A.
When the identity of the owner is known or can reasonably be determined, the city shall attempt
to provide notice of impoundment as soon as reasonably practicable and no more than 72 hours
after impoundment.
B.
Notice may be provided in-person, by telephone, electronic communication, first-class mail,
certified mail when appropriate, or another method reasonably calculated to notify the owner.
C.
Written notice shall include, when applicable, a description of the animal; date, time, and general
location of impoundment; reason for impoundment; applicable ordinance provisions; location
where the animal is being held; known fees and charges; requirements for release; whether the
animal is being investigated for designation as potentially dangerous or dangerous; whether
release is temporarily prohibited; the deadline to request a hearing when hearing rights apply; the
consequences of failing to redeem the animal; and city contact information.
D.
Failure to actually receive notice does not invalidate otherwise lawful action when the city has
made reasonable efforts to notify the owner at the owner's last known contact information.
8.04.150 - Redemption and release from impoundment.
A.
Except when release is prohibited under this chapter, an owner or authorized agent may redeem
an impounded animal after establishing ownership or authority to receive the animal; providing
government-issued identification when reasonably required; paying or making approved
arrangements for applicable fees and charges; obtaining any license required by this chapter;
providing proof of required rabies vaccination or complying with vaccination requirements under
state and local law; and complying with any reasonable release conditions applicable to the
animal.
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An impounded animal may be released only by the chief animal control officer, the chief of
police, or a person specifically designated by either of these officials, or an animal-shelter
employee or contractor acting in compliance with established city procedures. A person without
such authority may not release or remove an impounded animal.
When reasonably related to the circumstances that caused the impoundment or to documented
safety concerns, release may be conditioned upon repair or improvement of fencing or
confinement; use of a leash; use of a properly fitted muzzle; secure enclosure; updated licensing;
rabies vaccination; microchipping or permanent identification; veterinary examination;
separation from specified animals; owner education or responsible-animal-ownership training;
inspection of the proposed confinement location; compliance with a vicious-dog order; or another
reasonable condition directly related to preventing recurrence of the conduct that caused
impoundment.
Repeated impoundments may result in increased fees, additional release conditions, citations, or
consideration of whether the animal should be designated potentially dangerous or dangerous.
No animal shall automatically become forfeited solely because it has previously been impounded
a specified number of times.
A person other than the registered or documented owner may receive an impounded animal only
upon presentation of written authorization satisfactory to the city or other reliable proof of lawful
authority. The city may require notarized authorization when circumstances reasonably warrant
verification.

8.04.155 - Potentially dangerous and vicious dog designation.
A.
Following a qualifying incident involving a dog, the chief animal control officer or designee may
investigate whether the dog should be classified as potentially dangerous or vicious under this
chapter.
B.
The determination may consider officer observations; photographs and video; witness
statements; medical and veterinary records; the nature and location of injuries; circumstances
preceding the incident; evidence of provocation; whether the dog was lawfully confined; prior
documented incidents, warnings, citations, or impoundments; prior safety restrictions; behavior
of the dog during and after the incident; professional veterinary or behavioral assessments; and
other reliable evidence relevant to the incident and future risk.
C.
A dog may be classified as potentially dangerous upon a finding by a preponderance of the
evidence that the dog meets the definition of a potentially dangerous dog in Section 8.04.010.
D.
A dog may be classified as a vicious dog upon a finding by a preponderance of the evidence that
the dog meets the definition of a vicious dog in Section 8.04.010.
E.
A dog shall not be classified as potentially dangerous or vicious solely because the dog responded
to substantial provocation; defended itself from an unlawful attack; protected a person from an
actual unlawful attack; responded reasonably while the injured person was committing or
attempting to commit a crime against the owner or upon the owner's premises; responded to
unlawful abuse, torment, or attack; responded proportionately after another animal initiated the
attack; or was a police or other government working dog acting under lawful command in the
performance of official duties.
F.
The owner shall receive written notice of a proposed classification stating the proposed
classification; the conduct forming the basis of the classification; restrictions that will apply;
whether the dog will remain impounded; fees or costs then due; the owner's right to request a
hearing; and the deadline and procedure for requesting a hearing.
8.04.160 - Restrictions on potentially dangerous and vicious dogs.
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The owner of a potentially dangerous dog shall comply with restrictions stated in the
classification order. Restrictions may include leash requirements; secure confinement; a properly
fitted humane muzzle when reasonably necessary; microchip identification; warning signage;
inspection and approval of the confinement area; responsible-animal-ownership or behavioral
training; veterinary or behavioral evaluation; separation from specified persons or animals;
prompt reporting of escape; inspection of licensing and vaccination documentation, and other
restrictions reasonably related to preventing recurrence.
In addition to the control requirements otherwise imposed by this chapter, the owner of a vicious
dog shall at all times confine the dog in a building or secure enclosure, or maintain the dog under
direct physical control with safeguards, including a properly fitted humane muzzle when
required, sufficient to prevent the dog from injuring persons, animals, or property. The owner
shall post a conspicuous warning sign at the entrance to premises where the vicious dog is kept.
Unless otherwise specifically authorized by a final order, the owner of a vicious dog shall also:
1.
Maintain a current city dog license and any vicious-dog registration required by the final
order or fee schedule
2.
Maintain current rabies vaccination as required by law
3.
Ensure the animal is permanently identified by microchip unless medically
contraindicated
4.
Keep the animal within a building or secure enclosure when on the owner's premises and
not under immediate physical control
5.
Keep the animal on a secure leash controlled by a responsible adult whenever the animal
is off the owner's premises
6.
Use a muzzle whenever the animal is off the owner's premises unless the final order
specifically finds a muzzle unnecessary
7.
Post conspicuous warning signage at the primary entrance to premises where the animal
is regularly kept
8.
Prevent the animal from being left unattended in a manner allowing access to members
of the public
9.
Immediately report an escape or unauthorized release to the Cordova Police Department
10.
Notify the city before transferring ownership or permanently relocating the animal
11.
Provide the city with the new owner's identifying and contact information before any
authorized transfer
12.
Notify the city if the animal dies
13.
Comply with all additional requirements stated in the final potentially dangerous or
vicious-dog order
Before release of a dog classified as vicious, the city may inspect the proposed confinement
arrangement with the owner's consent, a warrant, or other lawful authority to determine
compliance with the final order.
A vicious dog may not be sold, given away, transferred, or permanently removed from the city
for the purpose of avoiding restrictions imposed under this chapter. A lawful transfer approved
under this chapter does not relieve the owner of any duty to provide required notice or records.
A vicious dog found at large or maintained in material violation of a final order may be
immediately impounded as provided in Section 8.04.140.

8.04.165 - Administrative hearing and appeal.
A.
The owner of a dog classified as a potentially dangerous-dog or a vicious-dog may request an
administrative hearing to challenge a potentially dangerous-dog classification; a vicious-dog
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classification; continued impoundment pending classification; conditions imposed as part of a
classification or release order; or a determination that an animal is not eligible for release.
A request for hearing shall be submitted in writing to the city within seven calendar days after
personal service or receipt of written notice. The city manager may accept a late request upon a
showing of good cause. The request for the hearing shall specify the reasons for the hearing.
The hearing shall be conducted by a qualified hearing officer designated by the city manager who
did not personally make the determination being appealed.
The city shall schedule the hearing as soon as reasonably practicable, ordinarily within 10
business days after receiving a timely request, unless the parties agree to another date, additional
time is reasonably necessary to obtain material evidence, a quarantine controls the animal's status,
or the hearing officer determines good cause otherwise exists for a continuance.
The hearing need not comply with formal rules of evidence. Each party may present testimony;
documents, photographs, video, medical or veterinary records, and other relevant evidence;
present witnesses; question opposing witnesses through procedures established by the hearing
officer; and be represented by counsel at the party's own expense.
The city bears the burden of establishing a potentially dangerous-dog or vicious-dog
classification by a preponderance of the evidence.
The animal may remain impounded pending the hearing when the chief animal control officer
reasonably determines that release would create a substantial risk to public safety, violate a
quarantine requirement, interfere with a lawful evidentiary hold, or otherwise be prohibited by
law. The city may authorize conditional release pending hearing when the city determines
adequate safeguards can reasonably protect public safety.
The hearing officer shall issue a written decision stating findings of material fact; the
determination; restrictions, if any; whether the animal may be released; costs or fees for which
the dog owner is responsible; and further appeal rights available under applicable law.
If the hearing officer determines that an animal was improperly impounded or that continued
impoundment was not reasonably justified, the city shall waive impound or boarding charges
attributable to the improper portion of the impoundment.
The hearing officer's decision constitutes the final administrative decision of the city unless
another administrative review is expressly required by law. Judicial review may be sought as
provided by applicable Alaska law and rules of court.

8.04.170 - Abandoned, surrendered, and unclaimed animals.
A.
Except for an animal subject to quarantine, evidentiary hold, potentially dangerous- or viciousdog proceeding, court order, or another legal restriction, an impounded animal may be deemed
abandoned if the owner does not redeem the animal within five business days after legally
sufficient notice of impoundment.
B.
When the owner is unknown, the city shall make reasonable efforts consistent with available
resources to identify the owner, including examination for tags or microchip information when
practicable.
C.
An owner may voluntarily surrender an animal to the city using a form approved by the city. A
surrender transfers to the city all ownership interest necessary to permit lawful placement,
adoption, transfer, veterinary treatment, or euthanasia of the animal.
D.
The voluntary surrender of an animal does not transfer ownership to the City for the purpose of
avoiding quarantine, investigation, a potentially dangerous- or vicious-dog proceeding, a court
order, or any legal responsibility arising from a bite or attack unless expressly permitted by the
chief animal officer.
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E.

A person may not knowingly surrender an animal belonging to another person without lawful
authority.

8.04.175 - Disposition, adoption, transfer, and euthanasia.
A.
The city may place an abandoned or lawfully surrendered animal for adoption or transfer when
the city determines that the animal is suitable for placement, is not subject to quarantine or
evidentiary hold, and placement is otherwise lawful.
B.
A dog finally classified as vicious shall not be placed for ordinary adoption unless the
classification has been rescinded or a final disposition order authorizes transfer to an
appropriately qualified rescue, sanctuary, facility, or person capable of complying with all
restrictions imposed under this chapter and applicable law.
C.
The city may obtain emergency or reasonably necessary veterinary examination, treatment,
medication, quarantine, testing, or other care for an impounded animal. When practicable,
nonemergency treatment decisions shall consider the animal's condition, prognosis, ownership
status, public-health requirements, and lawful disposition status.
D.
An animal may be humanely euthanized only when: (1) a licensed veterinarian determines that
immediate euthanasia is reasonably necessary to prevent substantial and unnecessary suffering;
(2) a licensed veterinarian determines that the animal has injuries or disease incompatible with
humane continued survival; (3) euthanasia, destruction, or testing is required or authorized by
controlling public-health law or regulation, including applicable rabies-control requirements; (4)
the owner lawfully surrenders the animal and requests euthanasia, provided the animal is not
subject to quarantine, evidentiary hold, court order, or a pending potentially dangerous- or
vicious-dog proceeding that legally prevents disposition; (5) a final administrative or judicial
disposition order authorizes euthanasia of a vicious dog after all timely hearing and appeal rights
have expired or been exhausted; or (6) the animal has become abandoned or unclaimed under
this chapter, cannot lawfully or safely be placed, reasonable placement efforts appropriate to the
circumstances have been unsuccessful, and the city manager or designee determines in writing
that continued confinement is no longer reasonably humane or practicable.
E.
In determining whether euthanasia is an appropriate final disposition of a vicious dog, the hearing
officer or court, as applicable, shall consider the severity and circumstances of the incident;
whether death or serious physical injury occurred; prior attacks or documented aggressive
incidents; prior violations of restrictions or orders; evidence of provocation; the likelihood of
future serious injury; whether secure confinement and enforceable restrictions can reasonably
control the risk; veterinary or qualified behavioral evidence; the owner's history of compliance;
the availability of a qualified lawful alternative placement; and other relevant public-safety and
animal-welfare considerations.
F.
Except for emergency veterinary euthanasia under subsection D(1) or D(2), euthanasia or testing
required or authorized by controlling public-health law under subsection D(3), or action
otherwise lawfully necessary to stop an animal presenting an immediate threat of death or serious
physical injury, the city shall not euthanize an owned animal while a timely administrative
hearing or judicial appeal concerning the proposed disposition is pending. Nonemergency
euthanasia shall be authorized in writing by the city manager or designee after verification that
all applicable notice, hearing, quarantine, evidentiary-hold, and appeal requirements have been
satisfied. When the owner is known, the city shall provide reasonable notice of the final
disposition. The city shall document the identity of the animal, the legal and factual basis for
euthanasia, authorizing person, date and time, method, person or veterinarian performing the
procedure, any specimens retained for public-health or evidentiary purposes, and disposition of
the remains. Remains shall be released to the owner when lawful and requested within the period
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established by city procedure, or otherwise disposed of humanely and lawfully. Reasonable
veterinary, testing, euthanasia, cremation or disposal, boarding, and related costs may be assessed
to the owner when authorized by law. Nothing in this section limits otherwise lawful action by
an officer to protect a person from an immediate threat of death or serious physical injury.
8.04.180 - Prohibited conduct.
No person may knowingly:
A.
Make, use, possess, alter, or present a stolen, counterfeit, forged, or materially falsified animal
license, license tag, rabies-vaccination certificate, microchip record, veterinary record, or other
document required under this chapter
B.
Interfere with, obstruct, hinder, threaten, or prevent an animal control officer from lawfully
performing duties under this chapter; provided that constitutionally protected speech, refusal to
consent to a search, and other lawful conduct do not constitute interference
C.
Release or remove an animal from lawful impoundment without authorization
D.
Conceal or relocate an animal for the purpose of preventing lawful impoundment, quarantine,
investigation, or enforcement
E.
Violate a lawful quarantine or disease-control order
F.
Violate a final potentially dangerous-dog or vicious-dog order
G.
Fail to produce an animal when lawfully required for quarantine, examination, or enforcement
H.
Provide materially false ownership, vaccination, or identification information during an animalcontrol investigation
I.
Remove or alter a warning sign or identification required for a vicious dog without authorization
J.
Transfer a vicious dog in violation of this chapter
K.
Otherwise knowingly violate a requirement imposed by this chapter
8.04.185 - Vehicle collision involving injury to animal.
A.
A driver of a vehicle involved in a collision resulting in apparent injury to a domestic animal
shall promptly notify the Cordova Police Department; provide the location of the collision;
provide a description of the animal and apparent injuries; and provide identifying information
reasonably requested by the responding officer.
B.
Nothing in this section requires a person to approach or handle an injured animal.
8.04.195 - Regulation of trapping.
A.
No person may engage in trapping, except as provided in this section, in the following areas:
within the city limits as of February 1993, in the area annexed to the city on or after March 1993
that is directly south, south-west and west of the city limits as of February 1993, and not within
the parks and open space zoning district established under Title 18. Within these areas, trapping
is permitted:
1.
Within an enclosed structure, by, or with the permission of, a person who owns or is in
lawful possession of the structure, using traps of any size and type;
2.
By employees or governmental units or agencies who, using live-traps, in the course of
their duties, are required to trap animals for authorized purposes or specific animal
nuisance problems.
B.
No person may engage in trapping, except as provided in this section, within two hundred yards
of the right of way of Power Creek Road which is in the area annexed to the city on and after
March 1993. Trapping is permitted:
1.
Within an enclosed structure, by, or with the permission of, a person who owns or is in
lawful possession of the structure, using traps of any size and type;
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2.
C.

D.

By employees or governmental units or agencies who, using live-traps, in the course of
their duties, are required to trap animals for authorized purposes or specific animal
nuisance problems.
No person may engage in trapping, except as provided in this section, in the following areas: in
the area annexed to the city on and after March 1993 which is north, north-east, east and southeast of the city limits as of February 1993, but not within two hundred yards of the right of way
of Power Creek Road. Within these areas, trapping is permitted:
1.
Within 200 yards of the right-of-way of any publicly maintained road including without
limitation the following roads: Copper River Highway, Sheridan Glacier Road, Cabin
Lake Road, and the Ibeck Creek dike road, using boxed Conibears no larger than one
hundred twenty, and completely submerged traps of any size and type.
2.
More than 200 yards from the right-of-way of any publicly maintained road, using traps
of any size and type.
Any traps deemed unsafe or illegal by a city police officer may be removed by these officials.
The officials shall attempt to notify the owner of the trap.

8.04.190 - Violations; citations; penalties; continuing offenses.
A.
A person who violates a provision of this chapter may be issued a warning, citation, summons,
notice of violation, or other enforcement process authorized by law.
B.
Unless a lower maximum is expressly provided in this chapter or CMC 1.28.085(C), a person
convicted of a violation under this chapter is subject to a $300 fine.
C.
Except when provisions describe the same conduct and one violation is necessarily included
within another, each separate act or omission constitutes a separate offense.
D.
When a provision imposes a continuing duty to correct a condition, each day the violation
continues constitutes a separate violation.
E.
When a person commits a violation involving more than one animal, each animal constitutes a
separate violation when the prohibited conduct or duty applies separately to each animal.
F.
A fine imposed under this chapter is separate from impound fees, boarding charges, veterinary
expenses, quarantine expenses, licensing fees, vicious-dog registration fees, microchip expenses,
actual costs incurred by the city, restitution, civil damages, and other lawful fees or obligations.
G.
A citation or conviction is separate from an administrative potentially dangerous-dog or viciousdog classification. Resolution of a municipal citation does not automatically terminate an
administrative animal-control proceeding, although the underlying evidence and disposition may
be considered as permitted by law.
H.
A fine or penalty under this chapter shall be based on the person's conduct, the animal's conduct,
prior documented violations, and applicable orders, and shall not be increased solely because of
the breed or perceived breed of the animal.
8.04.200 - Construction; other law; severability within chapter.
A.
This chapter shall be interpreted consistently with applicable federal and state law.
B.
When state public-health, animal-disease, wildlife, veterinary, or court requirements impose a
stricter or controlling requirement, the applicable state or federal requirement controls.
C.
Nothing in this chapter limits a person's civil remedies; criminal or civil enforcement available
under state law; the city's authority to address animal cruelty, neglect, nuisance, or public-safety
conditions under other applicable law; or emergency action otherwise authorized by law.
D.
If a provision of this chapter conflicts with another city ordinance, the more specific provision
controls to the extent of the conflict unless otherwise required by law.
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E.

Remedies and violations under this chapter are in addition to any and all other remedies and
violations that may exist under law.

Section 3. Cordova Municipal Code 1.28.085 “Minor Offense Fine Schedule”, is amended to read as
follows:
CODE REF.
5.06.020(F)
5.06.020(F)
5.06.070
5.10.330(A)

5.10.330(B)
5.10.330(C)

5.10.330(D)
5.10.330(F)
5.10.330(G)
6.12.020
6.12.030
6.12.040
6.24.120
6.30.020
6.30.025
6.30.030

8.04.040(A)
8.04.040(A)
8.04.040(A)
8.04.040(C)

CODE TITLE
FINE PER DAY
Property Tax Exemptions and Deferrals
False application for exemption.
$1,000.00
False representation regarding tax
$1,000.00
exemption or deferral.
Failure to notify assessor of change in $300.00
ownership, use, or sale.
Sales Tax
Buyer or seller knowingly or
$500.00
negligently submitting false
information in a document filed with
the City
Seller who knowingly or negligently
$500.00
submits false information in a
document filed with the City
Seller knowingly or negligently
$500.00
falsifies or conceals information
related to its business activities with
the City
Person knowingly or negligently
$500.00
provides false information when
applying for an exemption
$500.00
Seller falsifies or misrepresents any
record filed with the City
Misuse of an exemption card
$50.00
per misuse
Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations
Alcoholic beverages, requirements for $75.00
hours of operation.
$75.00
Alcoholic beverages, consumption in
public.
Alcoholic beverages, exceptions by
$75.00
use permit.
Taxi cabs, failure for customer to pay
$75.00
for taxi service.
Fireworks-Selling without current
$75.00
state permit and proof of insurance.
Fireworks-Selling to person under age $75.00
of 18, within 250 feet of a residence or
public assembly.
Fireworks-Discharging or exploding
$75.00
within zoned corporate limits of the
city excluding sparklers and caps.
Animals
Level
Fine
Failure to license dog
1st
$75
Failure to license dog
2nd
$150
Failure to license dog
3rd/subsequent
$250
Failure to timely license newly
Any
$75
acquired dog
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8.04.050(B)
8.04.060
8.04.070(A)
8.04.070(B)
8.04.090(A)
8.04.100(A)
8.04.100(A)
8.04.100(A)
8.04.100(B)
8.04.100(B)
8.04.100(B)
8.04.100(C)
8.04.100(C)
8.04.100(C)
8.04.100(D)
8.04.100(E)(2)
8.04.100(E)(3)
8.04.100(E)(3)
8.04.100(E)(4)
8.04.100(E)(4)
8.04.100(E)(4)
8.04.100(E)(5)
8.04.100(E)(6)
8.04.100(E)(6)
8.04.100(E)(6)
8.04.100(E)(7)
8.04.100(E)(7)
8.04.100(E)(7)
8.04.100(E)(8)
8.04.100(G)
8.04.110(A)(1)
8.04.110(A)(2)-(4)

Failure to display required dog
license identification
Failure to obtain replacement
license identification
Unauthorized transfer/use of
animal license
Failure to update ownership
information
Failure to produce
licensing/vaccination
documentation
Dog at large / failure to restrain
Dog at large / failure to restrain
Dog at large / failure to restrain
Failure to maintain effective
control in UR district
Failure to maintain effective
control in UR district
Failure to maintain effective
control in UR district
Unsanitary dog-keeping
conditions
Unsanitary dog-keeping
conditions
Unsanitary dog-keeping
conditions
Failure to control female dog in
heat
Dog attack on domestic animal no serious injury
Dog
chasing/threatening/aggressively
confronting person
Dog
chasing/threatening/aggressively
confronting person
Dog chasing vehicle
Dog chasing vehicle
Dog chasing vehicle
Animal damage to public/private
property
Repeated animal trespass after
notice
Repeated animal trespass after
notice
Repeated animal trespass after
notice
Unreasonable animal noise
Unreasonable animal noise
Unreasonable animal noise
Failure to remove animal feces
Unauthorized release of dog from
restraint - non-vicious dog
Cat attack - no serious injury
Cat trespass/property
damage/sanitation/nuisance

Any

$50

Any

$50

Any

$100

Any

$75

Any

$75

1st
2nd
3rd/subsequent

$100
$200
$300

1st

$100

2nd

$200

3rd/subsequent

$300

1st

$100

2nd

$200

3rd/subsequent

$300

Any

$150

1st

$300

1st

$200

2nd

$350

1st
2nd
3rd/subsequent

$100
$200
$300

Any

$200

1st

$100

2nd

$200

3rd/subsequent

$300

1st
2nd
3rd/subsequent
Any

$75
$150
$250
$75

Any

$250

Any

$300

1st

$75

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8.04.110(A)(2)-(4)
8.04.110(A)(2)-(4)
8.04.120(A)
8.04.120(A)
8.04.130(A)
8.04.130(A)
8.04.130(B)
8.04.135(A)(3)-(4)
8.04.160
8.04.170(E)
8.04.180(A)
8.04.180(H)

8.04.180(I)
8.04.185
8.04.195
8.04.040
8.04.050
8.04.070
8.04.100
8.04.110
8.04.120
8.04.130(A)
8.04.130(B)
8.04.130(C)
8.04.130(D)
8.04.130(E)
8.04.140(G)
8.04.160
8.04.170
8.04.180(A)

Cat trespass/property
2nd
$150
damage/sanitation/nuisance
Cat trespass/property
3rd/subsequent
$250
damage/sanitation/nuisance
Livestock/other domestic animal
1st
$150
at large creating hazard
Livestock/other domestic animal
2nd
$300
at large creating hazard
Failure to maintain required
1st
$150
rabies vaccination
Failure to maintain required
2nd
$300
rabies vaccination
Failure to produce rabiesAny
$100
vaccination documentation
Failure to provide
owner/licensing/vaccination
Any
$250
information after bite/attack
Failure to Comply with
Restrictions on potentially
Any
$500
dangerous and vicious dogs
Knowingly surrendering animal
Any
$500
of another without authority
False/forged/altered animalAny
$500
control document
Knowingly providing materially
false
Any
$500
ownership/vaccination/identificati
on information
Unauthorized removal/alteration
of vicious-dog warning or
Any
$500
identification
Failure to stop/report collision
causing apparent injury to
Any
$250
domestic animal
Violation of regulation of
Any
$75
trapping
Health and Safety
Dog license required
$75.00
Dog license tag—display
$75.00
Dog license not transferable
$75.00
Control and confinement of dogs
$75.00
Control and confinement of cats
$75.00
Control of other animals
$75.00
Disease control—vaccinations
$75.00
Disease control—proof of vaccination
$75.00
Disease control—duty to report bites
$75.00
Disease control—quarantine of animal
$75.00
Disease control—removal or destruction of animal subject
$75.00
to quarantine
Impoundment—
$75.00
unauthorized removal of impounded animal from animal
shelter
Accident involving injury to an animal
$75.00
Trapping
$75.00
Prohibitions—stolen or falsified license or document
$75.00
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8.04.180(B)
8.04.180(C)
8.04.180(D)
8.04.180(E)
8.08.010
8.12.010
8.16.010
8.16.020
8.20.030
8.20.040
8.20.050
8.20.060
8.24.010
8.24.020
8.24.040
8.28.020
8.28.030
8.32.040
8.32.050
8.32.060
8.32.070
8.36.020
8.36.030
8.36.040
9.32.010.B.1.
9.32.010.B.2.
9.32.010.B.3.
9.32.020
10.12.010

10.16.020
10.20.020
10.24.005
10.24.010
10.24.020
10.24.025
10.24.040
10.24.050
10.24.060
10.24.070
10.24.080
10.24.090
10.24.100
10.24.110
10.28.020

Prohibitions—
interference with enforcement
Prohibitions—
interference with performing duties
Prohibitions—failure to comply with quarantine
Prohibitions—failure to comply with other provision, rule,
order or regulation
Creation or maintenance of nuisance prohibited
Violation of air quality standards
Violation of water quality standards
Use of water from roundhouse site.
Transportation of explosives
Storage of explosives
Notice of detonation of explosives
Statutes and regulations incorporated by reference
Materials that may be burned
Restrictions on controlled burns
Notice to fire department required
Prohibited materials
Deposit in receptacle
Transporting litter
Abatement of litter on private property
Distribution of handbills
Posting on public structures prohibited
Deposit—objectionable waste prohibited
Deposit—certain substances prohibited in natural outlet
Private sewage disposal systems
Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
(1) Minor violating curfew;
(2) Parent or guardian to knowingly permit minor to violate
curfew;
(3) Owner, operator or employee of establishment to allow
a minor to remain upon the premises while violating
curfew.
Possession of tobacco by a minor
Vehicles and Traffic
Adoption by reference of state statutes and regulations
regarding motor vehicle and driving offenses

Entering obstructed intersection
Turning violation
Method of parking
Parking outside marked space
Parking beyond time limitation
Parking without required permit
Angle parking required
Loading permit violation
Parking over 24 hours
Parking for prohibited purpose
Parking blocking driveway
Parking on private property without permission
Parking in roadway obstructing traffic
Parking in main-traveled part of highway
Passenger loading zone time limit

$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
Corresponding
amount in state
traffic bail
forfeiture
schedule
$30.00
$30.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00

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10.28.030
10.28.050
10.28.060
10.32.020
10.36.010
10.36.020
10.36.030
10.36.040
10.38.010

Freight loading zone time limit
Bus and taxicab stands—Use required
Bus and taxicab stands—Unauthorized use
Vehicle use in play street
Bicycle obedience to traffic control devices
Bicycle—Riding on sidewalk
Bicycle—Excessive speed
Bicycle parking
Snowmobile and off-highway vehicle violations other than
CMC 10.38.010.A.1.h., A.1.j. and A.5.

10.38.010.A.1.h.
10.38.010.A.1.j.

Snowmobile registration and numbering.
Snowmobile and off-highway vehicle carrying more than
the operator unless designed to carry more than one person.
Snowmobile and off-highway vehicle operated on city
streets or alleys
Driving through funeral procession
Conduct of funeral procession
Unlawful riding
Driving on sidewalk
Vehicle injurious to street
Transportation of explosives
Abandonment of vehicles
Port and Harbor Facilities
Failure to report accident to harbormaster.
Failure to restrain dogs on the harbor facilities; failure to
remove and dispose of animal feces from the harbor
facilities.
Persons riding bicycles or any wheeled or tracked vehicle
or motorized equipment upon the float facilities.
Failure to register vessel with the harbormaster and anchor
vessel in designated float areas.
Obstructing access to the harbor except as designated as
loading and unloading spaces by the harbormaster. Does
not include fishing nets.
Using unapproved float bumpers in the small boat harbor.

10.38.010.A.5.
10.44.010
10.44.020
10.48.010
10.48.020
10.48.030
10.48.040
10.54.020
11.16.080
11.20.010
11.20.020
11.20.030
11.20.040
11.20.050
11.20.060
11.20.070
11.20.080
11.20.090

Operating vessel searchlights or other bright lights in the
harbor.
Tying auxiliary craft alongside, astern or ahead of a vessel
moored in the harbor if such vessel obstructs vessel traffic
or causes damage to other vessels.
Reckless operation of vessel in harbor.
Negligent operation of a vessel or aircraft within the harbor
so as to create wake or damage, endanger or cause undue
stress to harbor facilities or other vessels or occupants.

$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$20.00
First violation:
$100.00;
Second
violation:
$300.00;
Third and
subsequent
violation: Up to
$1,000.00 but
not less than
$300.00
$50.00
$75.00
$50.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$500.00
$100.00
$75.00
(1.28.080)
$75.00
(1.28.080)
$75.00
(1.28.080)

$75.00
(1.28.080)
$75.00
(1.28.080)
$75.00
(1.28.080)
$75.00
(1.28.080)
$75.00
(1.28.080)

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11.20.100
11.20.110
11.20.120

11.20.130
11.20.140
11.24.010

11.24.020

11.24.030

13.08.030
13.08.040

13.08.050
13.08.080
13.08.090

13.12.010
13.12.100

13.12.110

Posting without permission of the harbormaster, other than
legal notices, on any part of the harbor facilities without
approval from the harbormaster.
Constructing any improvements within the confines and
exterior boundaries of the small boat harbor without filing
the proper documentation with the city of Cordova.
Engaging in water sports activities within the small boat
harbor where the body of a person comes into contact with
the water without first filing written application with the
harbormaster.
Parking unattended vehicles in fire lanes or approach
trestles of the small boat harbor.
Use of fifty-five gallon drums to block stored vessels in the
port of Cordova. All blocking for vessels stored in the port
must be approved by the harbormaster.
Any person to spill or allow to be spilled any petroleum
product within the small boat harbor.

Failure for vessels to carry on board at all times equipment
designed to prevent petroleum products from being
pumped or spilled overboard into the waters of the small
boat harbor. Open skiffs powered by outboard engines with
no inboard machinery are exempted.
Failure to report petroleum spills in the small boat harbor
to the harbormaster or department of public safety.

Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
Failure for owner of property abutting upon a sidewalk to
prevent obstructions to the sidewalk area that would be
hazardous to persons using the sidewalk area.
Failure of owner of property abutting upon a sidewalk(s) to
keep sidewalk(s) in such condition to conform with
provisions of Section 13.08.010 and to maintain such to
prevent hazard to persons using sidewalk areas.
Failure for any person occupying or controlling property
abutting on any street in the city to keep the sidewalks on
or appurtenant to said property clear and free from snow.
Construction of coal chutes, or openings for fuel, or freight
chutes or doors, in any sidewalk or street without a permit
issued by the city manager.
Failure to guard all coal chutes, freight chutes or other
openings in the sidewalks of the city in an approved
manner with strong metal railings, fastened in a secure
manner.
Failure to obtain permit from city manager prior to
excavating or tunnel construction under a public walk,
street, alley or other public place in the city.
Failure for contractor to complete excavating work on time
and excavation remains open past the maximum period
allowed.
Failure to remove all construction debris and dirt from the
job site after completion or acceptance.

$75.00
(1.28.080)
$75.00
(1.28.080)
$75.00
(1.28.080)
$75.00
(1.28.080)
$75.00
(1.28.080)
$50.00 FIRST
OFFENSE; $50$300
THEREAFTER
(11.24.070)
$50.00 FIRST
OFFENSE; $50$300
THEREAFTER
(11.24.070)
$50.00 FIRST
OFFENSE; $50$300
THEREAFTER
(11.24.070)
$50.00
(13.08.100)
$50.00
(13.08.100)
$50.00
(13.08.100)
$50.00
(13.08.100)
$50.00
(13.08.100)
$300.00
(13.12.130)
$10.00
(residential);
$2.00 per hr
(commercial)
$300.00
(13.12.130)

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13.16.020
13.20.010

13.20.020
13.20.030
13.20.040
Public Services
14.08.060
14.20.030
14.20.060
14.20.070
14.20.080
14.20.090
14.20.100
14.20.110
14.20.120
14.20.130
14.20.160
16.10.015(a & b)
16.10.020
16.20.204
16.30.010
16.30.015
16.30.025(a & b)
16.30.045
16.30.050
16.30.055
16.30.060(B)
16.80.020
16.80.055

Obstructions interfering with traffic on sidewalks,
parkways, streets and alleys of the city.
Failure to obtain a permit from the local building official
prior to erecting, constructing, or maintaining any
obstruction that projects out or over or on any street, alley
or sidewalk in the city.
Failure to construct or install any stationary obstruction
according to specifications as referenced in 13.12.020.
Failure to comply with height and clearance specifications
when constructing signs or when placed in front of a
building where there is a marquee.
Erecting any sign or banner of any kind or character across
the streets or alleys of the city unless in accordance with
city specifications.
Water service—prohibited conduct
Refuse collection required
Refuse collection—obstructions prohibited
Refuse collection—delivery to disposal site or incinerator
Containers—
specifications
Containers—Placement
Containers—depositing other than refuse prohibited
Containers—
unauthorized use prohibited
Garbage—unauthorized transport prohibited
Garbage—vehicle requirements
Trespassing, removal of material from refuse disposal site
Buildings and Construction
Engaging in business in the city as a building contractor or
electrical contractor without having first complied with the
appropriate provisions of Alaska Statutes.
Adoption of Cordova Building Codes
Failure to obey or comply with the Uniform Mechanical
Code, 1985 Edition.
Building permit required
Failure to obtain permit from building official for installing
electrical equipment within or on any premises.
Changing plans and specification after they have been
approved by the building official.
Failure to repair, replace or alter electrical systems deemed
to be unsafe by the building official.
Violation of a stop-work order.
Failure to obtain a new permit when work is recommenced
after work has been suspended or abandoned for more than
180 days.
Stop work order—Authority
Failure to comply with licensing requirements for
operating or maintaining a mobile home park within the
city limits.
Changing the boundaries or design, or addition of a mobile
home or homes to a mobile home park without first
obtaining an approved site plan specifying the changes or
additions.

$75.00
(1.28.080)
$50.00
(13.20.050)
$50.00
(13.20.050)
$50.00
(13.20.050)
$50.00
(13.20.050)
$300.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$300.00
(16.10.020)
$300.00
$300.00
(16.20.204)
$300.00
$300.00
(16.10.020)
$300.00
(16.10.020)
$300.00
(16.10.020)
$300.00
(16.10.020)
$300.00
(16.10.020)
$300.00
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)

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16.80.060(a)

16.80.060(b)
16.80.060(c)
16.80.060(d)
16.80.060(e)
16.80.060(f)
16.80.060(g)
16.80.060(h)
16.80.060(i)
16.80.060(j)
16.80.060(k)
16.80.060(l)

16.80.060(m)
16.80.060(n)
16.80.080
16.80.080(a)
16.80.080(b)
16.80.080(c)
16.90.020
16.90.040

16.90.060(a)

Failure to manage a mobile home park according to
specifications relating to sanitary facilities, utilities and
appliances owned and operated by the park owners. Failure
to prevent littering on the premises at all times.
Failure for mobile homes, lean-tos and rafted roofs within a
mobile home park to meet setback and spacing
requirements.
Failure for mobile home park to establish and maintain fire
apparatus access roadway free of obstructions.
Mobile home parks shall be well drained and free from
insect breeding places. All fires must be contained.
Unattended fires are not permitted.
Failure for mobile home parks to supply an adequate
supply of drinking water.
Failure to connect mobile homes to a private or public
sewer system.
Failure to connect all wastewater fixtures to the private or
public sewer system in an approved manner.
Failure for park manager to provide and maintain garbage
containers with close-fitting covers in convenient locations
and ample numbers.
Failure to have electrical hookups installed by a registered
electrician and inspected by the city building inspector
before a mobile home is hooked up.
Failure for mobile home parks to have adequate fire
protection.
Failure for mobile home parks to provide for adequate
snow disposal.
Failure for mobile homes to be certified as manufactured
mobile homes except for those located in temporary spaces
and placed in a mobile home park prior to passage of
ordinance 869.
All mobile homes placed in a mobile home park after
passage of Ordinance 869 must meet setback requirements.
Failure to obtain a site development permit prior to
placement of a mobile home.
Failure to obtain building permit from the city building
inspector prior to building lean-tos, rafted roofs and
outbuildings.
Lean-tos. Failure to comply with safety requirements.
Rafted roofs. Failure to comply with height and span
requirements.
Outbuildings. Failure to meet setback requirements.
Operating an automobile trailer camp without first
obtaining a license to operate such from the city building
inspector. License not to be transferable.
Failure on the part of management to maintain the
automobile trailer camp in an orderly, safe, and sanitary
condition.
Failure for management to maintain automobile trailer
camp in good repair and appearance and preventing
littering.

$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
(16.80.100)
$100.00
POSSIBLE
REVOCATION
OF LICENSE
$100.00
(16.90.080A)

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16.90.060(b)
16.90.060(c)
16.90.060(d)
16.90.060(e)
16.90.060(f)
16.90.060(g)
16.90.060(h)
16.90.080(b)
16.90.080(d)
16.90.080(e)

17.16.010
17.16.020
17.16.030(a)

Failure to comply with setback requirements for each
trailer space within the trailer camp; failure to comply with
roadway requirements within the trailer camp.
Failure to comply with drainage requirements and fires.
Failure to comply with requirements relating to safe
drinking water supply.
Failure to comply with requirements relating to sanitary
sewers and complying with DEC.
Failure to comply with requirements relating to wastewater
disposal.
Failure to comply with requirements for providing and
maintaining garbage containers.
Connecting a trailer to the city electric system without first
getting it inspected by a building inspector.
Any person to own or maintain any automobile trailer as a
dwelling place outside of a licensed trailer camp aside from
allowable exceptions.
Permanently affix trailer to the ground so as to prevent
ready removal unless a permit to do so has been obtained
as required for the construction of a new building.
Occupying a trailer for residence purposes when trailer has
been immobilized unless such trailer complies with
ordinances relating to single-family dwellings.
Subdivisions
Failure for subdivider of land to divulge to planning
commission the character of development in the
subdivision.
Streets must meet minimum width requirements.

17.16.040

Major highways must conform to widths as designated on
the major street plan.
Minimum street widths must be 60 feet. When minor
streets adjoin unsubdivided property, half street at least 30
feet wide may be dedicated; when subdivided property
adjoins a half street, remainder of the street shall be
dedicated.
Alleys must be constructed at the rear of all business lots
and be at least twenty feet wide.
Blocks must meet size requirements.

17.16.040(c)

Dead-end streets must meet size requirements.

17.16.050(a)

17.16.050(d)

All lots must provide satisfactory and desirable building
sites.
All side lines of lots shall be positioned to provide the best
layout of the lot. Lots must not have double frontage.
Lot sizes must conform to specifications as designated in
the zoning ordinance.
Corner lot sizes must meet size requirements.

17.16.060

Easements must be provided along side and rear lot lines.

17.16.070

Easements must be provided along each side of streams.

17.16.030(b)

17.16.030(c)

17.16.050(b)
17.16.050(c)

17.20.020

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Streets and public ways to be graded to full width and
appropriate grade as designated by cite specifications.
Deleted language is stricken through and added language is bold and underlined

$100.00
(16.90.080A)
$100.00
(16.90.080A)
$100.00
(16.90.080A)
$100.00
(16.90.080A)
$100.00
(16.90.080A)
$100.00
(16.90.080A)
$100.00
(16.90.080A)
$100.00
(16.90.080A)
$100.00
(16.90.080A)
$100.00
(16.90.080A)
$300.00
(17.24.020)
$300.00
(17.24.020)
$300.00
(17.24.020)
$300.00
(17.24.020)

$300.00
(17.24.020)
$300.00
(17.24.020)
$300.00
(17.24.020)
$300.00
(17.24.020)
$300.00
(17.24.020)
$300.00
(17.24.020)
$300.00
(17.24.020)
$300.00
(17.24.020)
$300.00
(17.24.020)
$300.00
(17.24.020)

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17.20.030

18.04.030

Sidewalks to be constructed according to city
specifications.
Water supply and fire hydrants to be provided for all
subdivisions in accordance with the National Board of Fire
Underwriters.
Sanitary sewer lines to be provided for all subdivisions
according to city specifications.
Design and layout of all subdivisions to conform with
requirements of Chapter 17.16.
Plat approval is required in order to subdivide or lay out
land in lots.
Zoning
Building and land use must conform to city specifications.

18.04.040

Building and land use prohibited in designated districts.

18.04.050

Public uses and structures must conform with city
regulations.
Private uses of public land and structures must conform
with city regulations.
Zoning compliance certificate required for:

17.20.040
17.20.050
17.20.060
17.24.060

18.04.060
18.76.010

18.76.020
18.76.030
18.76.060
18.76.070
18.76.110
19.04

(a) Occupancy of building erected or structurally altered;
(b) Change in use of structure to use of different
classification;
(c) Use of vacant land;
(d) Change in use of land to use of different classification;
(e) Change in use of nonconforming use.
Written application for zoning compliance certificate to be
made at time of application for building permit.
Written application for zoning compliance certificate to be
made to the building official.
Falsification of zoning compliance certificate.
Applications for building permit must be filed with the
building official.
Failure to comply with restrictions or conditions required
by the planning commission.
Environment
Failure to comply with the requirements of this Chapter

$300.00
(17.24.020)
$300.00
(17.24.020)
$300.00
(17.24.020)
$300.00
(17.24.020)
$300.00
(17.24.020)
$300.00
(18.80.060)
$300.00
(18.80.060)
$300.00
(18.80.060)
$300.00
(18.80.060)
$300.00
(18.80.060)

$300.00
(18.80.060)
$300.00
(18.80.060)
$300.00
(18.80.060)
$300.00
(18.80.060)
$300.00
(18.80.060)
$500.00

Section 3. Cordova Municipal Code .08.04.190 “Offenses”, is enacted to read as follows:
CMC
8.04.100(E)(1)
8.04.100(E)(2)
8.04.100(E)(9)
8.04.130(E)
8.04.130(F)
8.04.135

Offense
Dog bite or attack on person
Dog attack causing serious physical
injury or death
Animal creating substantial publicsafety threat
Failure to produce animal for lawful
quarantine/testing after order
Remove/conceal/transfer/release/destroy
quarantined animal
Material failure of duties following
serious bite/attack

Maximum Fine
$1,000 maximum
$1,000 maximum
$1,000 maximum
$500 maximum
$1,000 maximum
$500 maximum

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8.04.150(C)
8.04.160
8.04.180(B)
8.04.180(C)
8.04.180(D)
8.04.180(E)
8.04.180(F)
8.04.180(J)

Intentional violation of material
conditional-release requirement
Material violation of potentially
dangerous-dog
or
vicious-dog
restriction/order
Interference with animal control officer
Unauthorized
removal/release
of
impounded animal
Conceal/relocate animal to prevent
lawful enforcement
Violation of quarantine/disease-control
order
Violation of final potentially dangerousdog or vicious-dog order
Unlawful transfer of vicious dog

$1,000 maximum
$1,000 maximum
$500 maximum
$1,000 maximum
$1,000 maximum
$1,000 maximum
$1,000 maximum
$1,000 maximum

Section 4. Repeal of Inconsistent Provisions.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are repealed to the extent of the
conflict. The repeal or amendment of an existing provision does not affect a violation committed, penalty
incurred, proceeding commenced, or right accrued before the effective date of this ordinance, except as
otherwise required by law.
Section 5. This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its passage and publication. This
ordinance shall be enacted in accordance with Section 2.13 of the Charter of the City of Cordova, Alaska,
within ten (10) days after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS _______ DAY OF _____________ 2026.
_______________________________
Kristin Smith, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Susan Bourgeois, CMC, City Clerk

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AGENDA ITEM 12
City Council Meeting Date: 10/7/26

CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION FORM
FROM:

Susan Bourgeois, City Clerk

DATE:

09/29/26

ITEM:

Council option to protest/waive protest for renewal of Liquor License #2587

NEXT STEP:

Motion to waive protest

X

ORDINANCE
MOTION

RESOLUTION
INFORMATION

I. REQUEST OR ISSUE: A Cordova business, Copper River and Northwest Limited, Inc., dba The
Moose Caboose, has applied for a Liquor License Renewal (Beverage Dispensary, Seasonal) 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
IV. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Finance Director Sheryl Glasen and Deputy City Clerk Colette
Gilmour have determined this business to be current in all financial obligations to the City. Police Chief
Cameron Hayden and Fire Marshal Aaron Sayles have no public safety concerns about this business. City
Planner Amanda Coward has no zoning or other planning concerns about the location.
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 this motion:
Council motion to waive its right to protest the renewal of liquor license #2587, Copper River and
Northwest Limited, Inc., dba, The Moose Caboose, Seasonal Beverage Dispensary License.

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Department of Commerce, Community,
and Economic Development
ALCOHOL & MARIJUANA CONTROL OFFICE
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1600
Anchorage, AK 99501
Main: 907.269.0350
August 18, 2026
Licensee: Copper River & Northwest Limited, Inc.
DBA: The Moose Caboose
Via email: [email protected]
Cc:
Local Government 1: City of Cordova
Local Government 2: none
Via Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Community Council: n/a
Via Email: n/a
Re: Beverage Dispensary License #2587 Combined Renewal Notice for 2026-2027 Renewal Cycle
License Number:
License Type:
Licensee:
Doing Business As:
Physical Address:
Designated Licensee:
Phone Number:
Email Address:

#2587
Beverage Dispensary
Copper River & Northwest Limited, Inc.
The Moose Caboose
Lot 1 Block 88 Cordova Airport, Cordova, AK 99574
Rebekah A Chapek
907-253-5356

☒ License Renewal Application

☐ Endorsement Renewal Application

Dear Licensee:
Our staff has reviewed your application after receiving your application and the required fees. Your renewal
documents appear to be in order, and I have determined that your application is complete for purposes of
AS 04.11.510, and AS 04.11.520.
Your application is now considered complete and will be sent electronically to the local governing body(s),
your community council if your proposed premises are in Anchorage or certain locations in the MatanuskaSusitna Borough, and to any non-profit agencies who have requested notification of applications. The local
governing body(s) will have 60 days to protest the renewal of your license.

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Your application will be scheduled for the September 1, 2026, board meeting for Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board consideration. The address and call-in number for the meeting will be posted on our home page. The
board will not grant or deny your application at the meeting unless your local government waives its right to
protest per AS 04.11.480(a).
Please feel free to contact us through the [email protected] email address if you have any
questions.

Dear Local Government:
We have received completed renewal applications for the above-listed licenses within your jurisdiction.
This is the notice required under AS 04.11.480. A local governing body may protest the issuance, renewal,
relocation, or transfer to another person of a license with one or more endorsements, or issuance of an
endorsement by sending the director and the applicant a protest and the reasons for the protest in a clear
and concise statement 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 no event may a protest cause the
board to reconsider an approved renewal, relocation, or transfer.
To protest any application(s) referenced above, please submit your written protest for each within 60 days
to AMCO and provide proof of service upon the applicant and proof that the applicant has had a reasonable
opportunity to defend the application before the meeting of the local governing body.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Dear Community Council (Municipality of Anchorage and Mat-Su Borough only)
We have received a completed renewal application for the above-listed license (see attached application
documents) within your jurisdiction. This letter serves to provide written notice to the above-referenced
entities regarding the above application, as required under AS 04.11.310(b) and AS 04.11.525.
Please contact the local governing body with jurisdiction over the proposed premises for information
regarding the review of this application. Comments or objections you may have about the application should
first be presented to the local governing body.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Sincerely,
Jane P. Sawyer, Program Coordinator 2
For
Kevin Richard, Director

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City Council of the City of Cordova, Alaska
Pending Agenda
October 7, 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
October 7, 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 Oct 6, 7pm

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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,
DESIGNATING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

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WHEREAS, the Cordova City Council has identified several Capital Improvement projects that
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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Public Safety
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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David Allison, Mayor

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Susan Bourgeois, CMC, City Clerk

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October

2026

CALENDAR MONTH

OCTOBER

CALENDAR YEAR

2026

1ST DAY OF WEEK

SUNDAY

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

27

28

29

30

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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15

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22

23

24

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 Wed

Nov 3, 2026 Election:
last day to register in
order to vote 10/4/26

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7:00 Housing Supply
Accelerator Committee

12

13
CSD
Indigenous
Persons Day
Holiday Oct 12

18

19

7:00 Council reg mtg CCAB

14
6:00 Harbor Cms CCAB

6:30 P&Z CCAB

20

7:00 Sch Bd HSL

21

Early Voting: Federal/State Election at Cdv Ctr Atrium: 10/19 - 10/23 8a-4:30p
Alaska Day
Holiday City Hall
Offices Closed

25

26

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

27

28

29

Early Voting: Federal/State Election at Cdv Ctr Atrium: 10/26 - 10/30 8a-4:30p

1

2

1:00 Fisheries Cmt MCR

12:00 Hosp
Svc Bd HCR

6:00 P&R CCM

6:00 CEC Board Mtg CCER

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

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November

2026

CALENDAR MONTH

NOVEMBER

CALENDAR YEAR

2026

1ST DAY OF WEEK

SUNDAY

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1

2

3

4

5

6

12

13

14

19

20

21

26

27

28

Last Day Early
Voting: Federal/State
Election at Cdv Ctr
Atrium: 11/2 8a-4:30p

8

9

7
NVE Sobriety Celebration 11/6-11/8

7:00 Council reg mtg CCAB

10

11
Veteran's Day Holiday
City Offices closed
6:00 Harbor Cms CCAB

6:30 P&Z CCAB

15

16

17

7:00 Sch Bd HSL

18

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

22

23

24

25
12:00 Hosp
Svc Bd HCR

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

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

Thanksgiving Holiday
City Offices closed
11/26 & 11/27

6:00 CEC Board Mtg CCER

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3

4

5

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&Z - 2nd Tues
SchBd, Hrb Cms - 2nd Wed
CTC - 3rd Tues

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

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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
(updated 9-3-26)
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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
Christian Oehm
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 '26

Nov '19, Dec '22,
Dec '25

Mar '22, Dec '24
Dec '23
Sept '26
Dec '23

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

vacant
(updated 9-3-26)

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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 9-3-26)

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