Muni negotiates contract with Yukon for Marine Services Platform

(Continued from front page) a marine services platform as part of the Ore Dock redevelopment at the approximate cost of $17 million. The municipality “will at all times own, operate and manage the MSP,” according to the resolution.

“The Marine Services Platform will ensure Skagway broadens the scope of its year-round economy while modernizing the way we export mineral concentrates,” said Mayor Andrew Cremata. “In my opinion, this project signals to the Yukon mining industry that Skagway wants their business as long as we maintain robust environmental standards that protect the health of our res- idents.”

“This is also an opportunity to build a positive working relationship with our neighbors to the North that will last for generations and ensure the Klondike Highway remains open and well-maintained,” Cremata continued.

Yukon Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Justin Ferbey, traveled down the Klondike Highway to attend the assembly meeting.

“We find it an incredible opportunity now to have a government to government relationship,” Ferbey said. He noted that his great-great uncle started out in Skagway.

With the 55-year port lease ending this month, the bor- ough is free to negotiate new contracts. Assemblymember Sam Bass didn’t appear keen on the length of the agreement.

“I’d like to think this would be discussed much more than we are able to do tonight,” Bass said. “We’re going to tie 35 years – 2058. My kids will be my age by the time we can read, talk about this issue. This is a major part of our waterfront.” He also suggested the borough fund its own marine service platform. Bass’ appeals received little support from other assembly members.

“Thirty five years is a long time and we’re coming out of a lease – it was 55 years – and we’re all reeling from

Feb. 20

-Dispatch contacted the clinic on duty provider.

Feb. 21

-Dispatch received a report of a lost keyring containing keys and a crystal.

-Police posted a public service announcement advising of parking regulations.

Feb. 23

-Fire personnel responded to a 911 call reporting a small house fire.

-Dispatch contacted a vehicle owner with lights left on.

Feb. 24

-Dispatch assisted a citizen in contacting the on duty provider.

Feb. 25 it for sure,” Borough Manager Brad Ryan responded. “But this one, I feel, we have a better understanding as we’re going forward. We’re getting access and can utilize that property and the revenue. And by no means does it tie up the T-dock [MSP].”

Assemblymember Orion Hanson was satisfied with the terms, preferring the mines to pay for the infrastructure and the municipality to collect fees.

“With this agreement, it would be $15 per ton with an escalator … And that’s $15 a ton

Police & Fire Blotter

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-Dispatch contacted the on duty provider.

-Police personnel assisted a citizen with fingerprinting.

-Dispatch contacted the on duty provider.

Feb. 26

-Fire personnel responded to a 911 call reporting a large structure fire.

Feb. 27

-Dispatch received a report of a lost dog . The dog was later reunited with its owner.

March 1

-Klondike Highway closed due to Avalanche conditions. It reopened later that day.

-Dispatch received a report of an open window and made contact with the building own- that goes to the municipality,” he said. “And how much have we gotten in the past per ton? Zero.” er.

The official contract has not been signed as the borough manager and the Yukon Government continue to finalize details. No one addressed the resolution during citizens present.

-Police personnel helped reunite a lost dog and its owner.

-Fire personnel responded to a fire alarm that turned out to be a kitchen mishap.

March 3

-Police personnel assisted a citizen with fingerprinting.

-Dispatch received a report of a runaway puppy.

-Police personnel assisted with a vehicle lockout.

-Fire personnel responded to a fire alarm set off by welding.

March 5

Dispatch contacted the on duty provider