City of Ketchikan to hold cruise ship special meeting

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Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - The Ketchikan City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, June 11 to discuss the future of the Port of Ketchikan.

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Ted Ferry Civic Center.

Consultants Bermello Ajamil & Partners will give a presentation to the City Council and community on how port infrastructure improvements can be moved forward through the preparation of a Request for Proposals soliciting industry participation and partnership.

The City Council will hear public comments at the beginning of the meeting.

The meeting will be streamed live on KPU Channel 675, or live-stream on the LiveinKetchikan611 YouTube channel.

 

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