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Assembly approves accounting updates, a solid-waste operator, capital priorities, CPV resolution and tourism BMPs
Summary
On Feb. 5 the Skagway Assembly approved multiple resolutions: accounting-policy updates, a solid-waste operator position (grade 17), revised capital-improvement priorities including ore-terminal remediation, a CPV funding resolution focused on rock-slide mitigation, and a tourism best-practices program; mayoral appointments and the finance check run were also approved.
The Skagway Municipality Assembly approved a package of resolutions and administrative actions during its Feb. 5 meeting.
Finance and approvals: The assembly approved the weekly check run in the amount of $1,525,081.81, including large items such as a roughly $787,000 payment for the Public Safety B building and a payment of about $488,000 for a dock.
Accounting policy: Resolution 25-31R, updating accounting policies and procedures, was adopted with amendments after finance and treasurer review; the enterprise-fund net-position policy was removed for further consideration. The roll call was unanimous among voting members present.
Personnel: Resolution 26-06R established a new Solid Waste Operator position at grade 17, a role budgeted in the FY26 budget to manage on-site compost, recycling and solid-waste facility operations. Manager Deach explained hiring will follow standard personnel posting procedures and that the role differs from refuse-collection positions.
Capital priorities and remediation: The assembly amended and adopted Resolution 26-07R establishing the priority list for capital improvement projects. The assembly replaced language for item 6 to emphasize "terminal and peninsula remediation," and members discussed remediation as a practical first step before any larger terminal demolition or reuse decision.
Port safety and CPV funding: Resolution 26-08R authorizes seeking Commercial Passenger Vessel (CPV) excise-tax funding for capital projects. On attorney recommendation the language was amended to specify "rock-slide mitigation essential and necessary for port safety for ships and passengers." Mayor Mara Hansen and staff noted the CPV fund has around $30 million available for port-related projects that impact tourism.
Tourism best practices: Resolution 26-09R, updating Skagway’s tourism best-management-practices program to address visitor behavior and wildlife interactions, was adopted; staff and Assembly member Pomeroy praised the updated language provided by tourism staff.
Appointments and executive session: The assembly confirmed mayoral appointments to boards and commissions dated Feb. 5, 2026, and later moved into an executive session to discuss matters related to the ADEC work plan request for the ore terminal and related port-management legal issues. The executive-session motion limited attendance to specified staff and legal counsel (including remote attendance by port director and attorney). The assembly reconvened and adjourned after the session.
Next steps: For several adopted items staff were asked to return with additional information — notably a finalized engineering and cost estimate for Main Street (adopted separately) and planned next steps for terminal remediation planning. No spending authorization for large capital projects was finalized at the meeting; those would require later approvals.
