Unalaska, AK – Tonight, City Council will gather for a third meeting this month to discuss city contracts, utilities billing, and council travel.

The meeting will start with a public hearing over an ordinance that would change the definition of an out of town sale. Practically speaking, the ordinance is meant to close potential tax loopholes. In an earlier meeting this month, discussion focused the point in the process that natural resources -- like rock -- should be taxed. This ordinance might push the tax to the beginning of the process. City attorney Brooks Chandler described it as a "raw rock tax." The ordinance will be voted on later in the meeting.

The council will also hear a presentation from investment manager Evan Rose and listen to a fisheries update from Frank Kelty. At the top of the meeting, there will also be a hearing concerning the revocation of a taxi permit.

There are three items on the consent agenda. First, council will consider a resolution accepting an energy efficiency grant. Then, the council will consider a resolution that would confirm Frank Kelty as a member of the Iliuliuk Clinic's board of Directors. Finally, there is a resolution acknowledging the completion of a number of capital projects.

City Council will also handle three pieces of new business. The council will discuss a resolution that would allow City Manager Chris Hladick to amend an agreement with Pacific Pile and Maring. They'll then move on to an ordinance that would reduce the time before an unpaid utility bill would be considered delinquent. Lastly, council will discuss travel to the Alaska Municipal League's September meeting in Anchorage, and the North Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting in October.

The meeting will begin at 7pm in City Hall, and it is expected to last 2 hours and 15 minutes.