The idea for a Haines Borough-owned gravel pit died almost as quickly as it surfaced.

Planning and zoning technician Tracy Cui wrote in her Feb. 12 report submitted to the planning commission that the borough was seeking an area within the townsite to develop its own gravel pit. “Staff have selected a potential site, and will provide the commission with an analysis when it is ready,” Cui said.

Last week, though, public facilities director Carlos…