Bethel Census Area, Alaska

Finance Committee

City Council

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

Community Parks and Recreation Committee

City Council

Planning Commission

Port Commission

Public Works Committee

City Council

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Community Parks and Recreation Committee

Public Works Committee

Port Commission

City Council

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

Planning Commission

Community Parks and Recreation Committee

City Council

Port Commission

Public Works Committee

City Council

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

Community Parks and Recreation Committee

City Council

Planning Commission

Port Commission

Public Works Committee

City Council

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Community Parks and Recreation Committee

Public Works Committee

City Council

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

Community Parks and Recreation Committee

Planning Commission

Public Works Committee

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

Planning Commission

Public Works Committee

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

Public Works Committee

Public Works Committee

Public Works Committee

Public Works Committee

Public Works Committee

Public Works Committee

Public Works Committee

Port Commission

The Bethel Port Commission will elect a chair and vice‑chair and approve its 2026 meeting calendar. It will review an amended terminal tariff rate increase and two resignation letters from Commissioners Reardon and Sosa. The commission will also discuss the proposed FY27 budget and a 2025 Army Corps of Engineers seawall inspection report.

• Election of Chair & Vice‑Chair (BMC 2.60.040 D)
• Approval of the 2026 Port Commission Calendar
• Amended Terminal Tariff Rate Increase for Services
• Resignation letters from Commissioners Reardon and Sosa
• Port of Bethel Proposed FY27 Budget

Public Works Committee

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to the fiscal year 2026 operating budget and animal vaccination requirements. The body is also considering updates to the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Code and the local hazards mitigation plan.

• Ordinance 25-08(i): Amending the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
• Ordinance 26-11: Adding animal vaccination requirements to Bethel Municipal Code Title 6
• Ordinance 26-12: Repealing and replacing the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Code
• Resolution 26-08: Adoption of the Local Hazards Mitigation Plan Update, July 2026
• Administrative review of retail marijuana license renewal for Good Vibes LLC at 323 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy

Planning Commission

The Bethel Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on nuisance properties and progress, a new Demolition Assistance Program policy, and a draft rewrite of the nuisance ordinance. Public comments can be submitted in writing before the meeting.

• Discussion on progress of nuisance properties update
• Discussion on new Demolition Assistance Program policy
• Discussion on draft nuisance ordinance rewrite
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person)

Community Parks and Recreation Committee

The Community Parks and Recreation Committee will review updates on several construction and park projects. The body will discuss facility fees and rates and provide an update on the FY27 budget.

• Community Center Construction Project updates
• Larson Sub Park and Riverview Dog Park updates
• Fitness Center Energy Audit discussion
• Fees and Rates For Facility
• FY27 Budget Update

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

The Public Safety and Transportation Commission will approve meeting minutes from January through June 2026 and hear from the public. The agenda includes a hearing for a chauffeur license and discusses police blotter updates, streets and roads, and taxi cab prices.

• Approval of meeting minutes from 1-7-2026 through 6-3-2026
• Hearing for Sedjula Ajeti Chauffeur License #0125-01
• Discussion of Taxi Cab Prices (Kusko/Alaska Cab)
• Ordinance 26 - Amending Animal Vaccines
• Police Blotter and Streets & Roads IDEA updates

City Council

The Bethel City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 26-10 to adopt the Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) and appropriate funds. The council will also consider a sole source procurement for sales tax consulting services through Revenue Recovery Group, and dispose of two city assets (hammer and shears) via consent agenda. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes and receipt of financial reports for May 2026.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 26-10 adopting FY 2027 Capital Improvement Budget and appropriating funds
• Resolution 26-07 authorizing disposal of two city assets (hammer and shears)
• AM 26-13 authorizing sole source procurement with Revenue Recovery Group for sales tax consulting and auditing
• IM 26-06: receipt of full financial budget and water/wastewater activity report for May 2026
• Approval of June 9, 2026 regular meeting minutes

The City Council adopted the Capital Improvement Budget for fiscal year 2027. The council also approved a sole source procurement for sales tax consulting and amended previous meeting minutes regarding utility fund expenditures.

• Approved Consent and Regular Agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 9, 2026, meeting minutes with amendments to water/sewer and leased property expenditure figures (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-10: Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvement Budget (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 26-07 authorizing disposal of hammer and shears via consent agenda
• Passed IM 26-06 regarding May 2026 financial and water/wastewater reports via consent agenda
• Approved AM 26-13 for sole source procurement of sales tax consulting services (5-0)

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

The Bethel Finance Committee will consider routine procedural items including approval of prior minutes, setting its meeting schedule for the year, and canceling the regular meeting originally scheduled for May 25, 2026. No substantive policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of meeting minutes from May 21, 2026
• Discussion to determine the committee's meeting schedule for the year and cancel the May 25, 2026 regular meeting
• Conveyance of the Finance Committee attendance log
• Manager's report for June 2026

Public Works Committee

No meeting will be held on June 17, 2026, due to a lack of quorum.

Port Commission

The Bethel Port Commission will vote on an amended terminal tariff rate increase for services and review the proposed FY27 budget. The commission also plans to accept resignations from two commissioners and discuss the 2025 Army Corps of Engineers seawall inspection report. Other business includes approval of the 2026 commission calendar and numerous sets of past meeting minutes.

• Terminal Tariff Rate Increase for Services (Amended) – unfinished business
• Port of Bethel Proposed FY27 Budget – unfinished business
• Resignation letter from Commissioner Reardon – unfinished business
• Resignation letter from Commissioner Sosa – unfinished business
• 2025 Army Corps of Engineers Seawall Inspection Report – unfinished business

Planning Commission

The Bethel Planning Commission will discuss ongoing progress on nuisance properties and consider a new Demolition Assistance Program policy. The meeting also includes a discussion on a draft rewrite of the nuisance ordinance. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Update discussion on nuisance properties and progress
• Discussion on new Demolition Assistance Program Policy
• Discussion on draft nuisance ordinance rewrite

The Planning Commission could not achieve a quorum, so the regular meeting on June 11, 2026 was not held. Consequently, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The Bethel City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 26-09 to adopt the annual operating budget for FY2027 (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027) and appropriate funds. They will also introduce Ordinance 26-10 for the capital improvement budget. Other items include approving additional council travel for the Alaska Defense Forum Conference and amending a proclamation recognizing Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Day. The council may enter executive session on potential litigation.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 26-09 adopting FY2027 operating budget and appropriating funds
• Introduction of Ordinance 26-10 adopting FY2027 capital improvement budget
• AM 26-12: Approve additional council travel for Alaska Defense Forum Conference
• Amend city proclamation for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Day
• Executive session on potential litigation: City of Bethel vs. Alfred Clark

The Bethel City Council adopted Ordinance 26-09, finalizing the Fiscal Year 2027 annual operating budget with amended revenue and expenditure allocations across general, special revenue, enterprise, and internal service funds. The adjusted appropriations fund FY2027 municipal services including police, fire, public works, parks, and utilities. The council also approved the introduction of the FY2027 capital improvement budget, authorized additional travel for a defense forum conference, and updated a community proclamation. All measures passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 26-09 adopting the FY2027 annual operating budget with amended revenues and expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda item introducing Ordinance 26-10 for the FY2027 capital improvement budget (unanimous)
• Approved AM 26-12 authorizing additional council travel to the Alaska Defense Forum conference (unanimous)
• Amended the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Day proclamation to replace "Seeiaf Services" with "Tribal Court" (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for potential litigation in City of Bethel vs. Alfred Clark; Council Member Kime recused due to conflict of interest

Community Parks and Recreation Committee

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

The June 3, 2026 meeting of the Bethel Public Safety and Transportation Commission has been cancelled due to lack of proper notice. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of proper notice

The Public Safety and Transportation Commission did not hold a meeting on June 3, 2026. The record states that no meeting occurred because proper notice was not provided.

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially modify the proposed operating budget for the 2027 fiscal year. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Review and amendment of the 2027 Fiscal Year Proposed Operating Budget

The City Council approved several amendments to the proposed FY 2027 operating budget. These changes included adjustments to health insurance, fuel costs, and various departmental accounts. A separate motion was passed to amend the Community Action Grant line item.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved administration's suggested budget amendments (5-0)
• Amended Community Services Community Action Grant (4-1)
• Approved adjournment (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 26-09, which adopts the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget and appropriates funds. The council will also consider authorizing the city manager to pursue loan funding for the YK Community Center expansion and to accept private donations for the YK Fitness Center and Animal Control Shelter expansions. Consent agenda items include approval of past meeting minutes and review of April 2026 financial reports.

• Public Hearing for Ordinance 26-09: Adoption of FY2027 Annual Operating Budget (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027)
• AM 26-10: Authorize administration to pursue loan funding for YK Community Center Expansion Project
• AM 26-11: Authorize city manager to solicit and accept private donations and sponsorships for YK Fitness Center and Animal Control Shelter expansions
• Consent item IM 26-05: Review of April 2026 Financial Budget Report and Water & Wastewater Activity Report
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 5, 7, and 12, 2026 (consent agenda)

The City Council postponed the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget until June 9, 2026. The Council also approved authorizations regarding the YK Community Center expansion and fitness center/animal control shelter.

• Postponed adoption of FY 2027 operating budget ordinance to June 9, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved AM 26-10 to pursue loan funding for YK Community Center expansion (7-0)
• Approved AM 26-11 for City Manager to solicit donations for YK Fitness Center and Animal Control Shelter (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including previous meeting minutes (7-0)

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

The Bethel Finance Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and take up new business, including accepting Victoria Sosa's resignation from the committee and electing a new chair and vice-chair for the year. The committee will also set its 2026 meeting schedule and cancel the regular meeting scheduled for May 25, 2026. An ex-officio report from the manager for April 2026 will be presented.

• Annual election of Chair and Vice-Chair per BMC 2.60.040 D
• Declaring a seat vacant and accepting Victoria Sosa's resignation per BMC 2.60.030
• Determining the 2026 meeting schedule and canceling the regular meeting on May 25, 2026
• Manager's Reports - April 2026 presented by ex-officio staff

The Finance Committee held a special meeting to approve the agenda and several sets of prior meeting minutes. No other business was conducted before the meeting adjourned.

• Approved the May 21, 2026 agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved December 16, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved January 26, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved February 23, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved March 23, 2026 minutes (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The City of Bethel Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, was cancelled because the committee did not have enough members present to form a quorum. No business was conducted.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Port Commission

The Port Commission will elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair, approve the 2026 calendar, and consider a proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The meeting will also address the resignation of two commissioners and review a Seawall Inspection Report.

• Election of Chair & Vice-Chair
• Approval of 2026 Port Commission Calendar
• Resignation of Commissioners Reardon and Sosa
• Port of Bethel Proposed FY27 Budget
• 2025 Army Corps of Engineers - Seawall Inspection Report

Planning Commission

The Bethel Planning Commission will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from April 9, 2026. The body will discuss progress on nuisance properties and review the FY2027 operating budget.

• Approval of April 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion on nuisance properties
• FY2027 operating budget review
• Public comments on agenda items
• Approval of the meeting agenda

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 9, 2026 meeting. No substantive policy actions were taken. The commission then unanimously adjourned the meeting at 6:50 PM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance 26-09 to adopt the annual operating budget for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The body will also review an alcohol license renewal for Fili’s Pizza and consider a State Revolving Fund loan application.

• Public Hearing of Ordinance 26-09: Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
• Resolution 26-06: Authorization and execution of a new State Revolving Fund loan application
• Alcohol license renewal application #5445 for Marina Inc. (Fili’s Pizza) at 110 Osage Street
• AM 26-09: Appointment of committee and commission members for three-year terms
• Proclamation recognizing Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Day

The council approved the consent and regular agenda and accepted the previous meeting minutes. Mayor Henderson read and signed a proclamation recognizing Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Day. Council members voted to postpone the adoption of Ordinance 26-09, the FY 2027 operating budget, to the next regular meeting. The council also approved a state revolving fund loan application and appointed committee and commission members for three‑year terms on the consent agenda.

• Approved consent and regular agenda (5‑0)
• Approved April 23, 28, and 30 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Mayor signed Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Day proclamation
• Postponed FY 2027 budget adoption (6‑0)
• Authorized state revolving fund loan application (consent agenda)
• Approved three‑year appointments of committee and commission members (consent agenda)

Community Parks and Recreation Committee

The Bethel Community Parks and Recreation Committee will receive updates on the Community Center construction, Larson Sub Park, and Riverview Dog Park. They will discuss letters of support for funding a gym expansion, a fitness center energy audit, and facility fees and rates. The committee will also approve meeting dates for 2026 and consider the FY27 budget.

• Community Center Construction Project Updates
• Letters of Support for Funding Gym Expansion
• Fitness Center Energy Audit Discussion
• Fees and Rates For Facility
• FY27 Budget Update

The Community Parks and Recreation Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March 16, 2026 minutes. It also approved the schedule of committee meetings for 2026. Additionally, the committee unanimously recommended moving forward with the proposed Parent‑Youth waiver and an Unsupervised waiver that lowers the age limit to 13, ties the waiver to facility‑sponsored activities, and removes the Red Cross material requirement.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 16, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 committee meeting dates (July 6, Sept 14, Nov 9) (unanimous)
• Recommended proceeding with Parent‑Youth waiver as proposed (unanimous)
• Recommended proceeding with Unsupervised waiver with changes (age 13, activity tie‑in, no Red Cross material) (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special budget meeting. The primary purpose is to review and amend the proposed operating budget for the 2027 fiscal year.

• Review and amendment of the 2027 Fiscal Year Proposed Operating Budget

The council approved the meeting agenda and moved the 2027 fiscal year budget review into and out of Committee of the Whole. All motions were adopted unanimously. No other decisions or approvals were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Moved 2027 budget review into Committee of the Whole (unanimous)
• Moved 2027 budget review out of Committee of the Whole (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

The commission will consider unfinished business on pound statistics, and new business including a police blotter, a Streets & Roads IDEA, and Ordinance 26 amending animal vaccines. The Manager's Report for April 2026 will also be presented.

• COB Pound Stats (unfinished business)
• Police Blotter (Springer)
• Streets & Roads IDEA (Springer)
• Ordinance 26 – Amending Animal Vaccines
• Manager's Reports – April 2026

The Public Safety and Transportation Commission did not hold a meeting because a quorum was not present. No decisions, approvals, or actions were taken.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special budget meeting. The primary purpose is to review and amend the proposed operating budget for the 2027 fiscal year.

• Review and amendment of the 2027 Fiscal Year Proposed Operating Budget

The council approved moving the 2027 fiscal year proposed operating budget into Committee of the Whole and later moved it back out. No other substantive actions or approvals were taken.

• Moved 2027 budget review into Committee of the Whole (motion carried)
• Moved 2027 budget review out of Committee of the Whole (motion carried)

City Council

This is a special budget meeting of the Bethel City Council. The sole item is a review and possible amendment of the 2027 fiscal year proposed operating budget. Public comments are accepted in writing 24 hours in advance or in person during the meeting.

• Review and amend the 2027 Fiscal Year Proposed Operating Budget

The council approved the meeting agenda and moved into and out of a Committee of the Whole. It then amended the 2027 operating budget to add $19,500 to the Clerk's Advertising Budget for radio broadcasts of council meetings. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Moved into Committee of the Whole (unanimous)
• Moved out of Committee of the Whole (unanimous)
• Amended operating budget to increase Clerk's Advertising Budget by $19,500 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Bethel City Council will consider several ordinances, including adopting the annual operating budget for fiscal year 2027. It will also hear proposals to amend ATV roadway rules and terminal tariff rates at the Port of Bethel. A proclamation will designate May 11‑16, 2026 as National Police Week, and routine items such as consent agenda approval and meeting minutes will be processed.

• Introduction of Ordinance 26-09 to adopt the FY 2027 operating budget (City Manager Strickler)
• Introduction of Ordinance 26-01 amending BMC 10.03.040 on ATV operation on public roadways (Mayor Henderson)
• Public hearing of Ordinance 26-08 amending Terminal Tariff #005 for Port of Bethel services (City Manager Strickler)
• Proclamation designating May 11‑16, 2026 as National Police Week (City Manager Strickler)
• Consent agenda item IM 26-04 documenting review of March 2026 water & wastewater report

The council approved the consent agenda, adopted the FY 2027 operating budget, and passed Ordinance 26-08 setting terminal tariff rates for the Port of Bethel. A motion to introduce ATV ordinance 26-01 failed. All other motions on the agenda carried unanimously.

• Approved Consent and Regular Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Failed to adopt Ordinance 26-01 amending ATV operations (2‑5 vote)
• Suspended rules to hear from Director of Public Safety (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-08 amending Terminal Tariff #005 (unanimous)
• Suspended rules to hear from Port Director Edward Flores (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-09 FY 2027 operating budget (consent agenda)
• Approved receipt of March 2026 financial and water/wastewater reports (consent agenda)

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

The Bethel Finance Committee will hold an annual election for chair and vice-chair positions. The committee will also vote to approve meeting minutes from five prior meetings and receive the manager's report for April 2026. Public comments may be submitted via email before the meeting.

• Annual election of chair and vice-chair per BMC 2.60.040 D
• Approval of minutes from 11/19/2025, 12/16/2025, 1/26/2026, 2/23/2026, and 3/23/2026
• Manager's Reports - April 2026

The Finance Committee did not hold a meeting on April 27, 2026 because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to review and amend the proposed operating budget for the 2027 fiscal year. The meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers.

• Review and amend the 2027 Fiscal Year Proposed Operating Budget
• Public hearing for ordinances introduced at this meeting
• Unfinished and new business discussion

The council approved the meeting agenda. It then moved the 2027 fiscal year proposed operating budget into a committee of the whole, and later moved it out of the committee. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Moved 2027 budget review into committee of the whole (motion carried)
• Moved 2027 budget review out of committee of the whole (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Port Commission

The Bethel Port Commission will discuss and potentially act on the proposed FY27 budget and amended terminal tariff rate increases. The agenda also includes the annual election of chair and vice-chair, approval of the 2026 meeting calendar, and acceptance of resignation letters from two commissioners. A report on the 2025 Army Corps of Engineers seawall inspection will be presented. The meeting is open for public comment via email or in person.

• Annual election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of 2026 Port Commission Meeting Calendar
• Terminal Tariff Rate Increases for Services (Amended) – unfinished business
• Resignation letters from Commissioners Reardon and Sosa
• Port of Bethel Proposed FY27 Budget

Public Works Committee

The April 15, 2026 Public Works Committee meeting will not be held because a quorum cannot be reached. No business will be conducted.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget and the designation of Riverview Park as a community dog park. The body will also consider new ordinances and resolutions concerning port terminal tariffs and federal highway safety plans.

• Public Hearing of Ordinance 25-08(h): Amending the Adoption Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
• Public Hearing of Ordinance 26-07: Designating Riverview Park as a Community Dog Park
• Introduction of Ordinance 26-08: Amending Terminal Tariff #005 for the Port of Bethel
• Resolution 26-05: Authorization of two State Revolving Fund Loan Applications for Water & Sewer Truck System Assessment
• AM 26-08: Authorization for City Manager to negotiate a property management contract with Kuqo Construction

The council adopted Ordinance 25-0S(h), moving $50,000 to the Police Department for internet repairs and $33,000 to Vehicle & Equipment for generator maintenance. It also adopted Ordinance 26-07 designating Riverview Park as a community dog park. Several items were passed on the consent agenda, including a terminal tariff amendment, a FHWA Safe Streets commitment, state revolving fund loan applications, appointment of committee members, and a contract with Kuqo Construction.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-0S(h) budget amendment ($50k police IT, $33k generator) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-07 designating Riverview Park as a community dog park (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 26-08 terminal tariff amendment on consent agenda (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 26-04 FHWA Safe Streets for All commitment on consent agenda (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 26-05 state revolving fund loan applications on consent agenda (5-0)
• Passed AM 26-07 appointment of committee and commission members on consent agenda (5-0)
• Passed AM 26-08 authorize contract with Kuqo Construction for property management on consent agenda (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Bethel Planning Commission will convene to approve minutes from February and March 2026 and discuss progress on nuisance properties. The meeting will be held at City Hall and streamed via Zoom.

• Approval of meeting minutes from 02/12/2026 and 03/12/2026
• Discussion on progress regarding nuisance properties
• Public comments accepted via email by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

The Bethel Public Safety and Transportation Commission will elect a new Chair and Vice‑Chair. The meeting will also review enforcement actions for fines, vehicle nuisance abatement, and updates to the ATV operation ordinance. Minutes from the past three meetings will be approved, and a manager’s report for March 2026 will be presented.

• Annual election of Chair and Vice‑Chair (BMC 2.60.040 D)
• Review of enforcement actions for fines and citations
• Discussion of vehicle nuisance abatement
• COB Pound statistics report
• Ordinance 26‑01 amendment to BMC 10.03.040 governing ATVs

The Public Safety and Transportation Commission unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the January 7, February 4, and March 4, 2026 meetings. Joy Anderson was elected chair and John Hastie vice‑chair for the annual term. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved Jan 7 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved Feb 4 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved Mar 4 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Elected Joy Anderson as Chair (annual election)
• Elected John Hastie as Vice‑Chair (annual election)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 PM (unanimous vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances regarding local purchasing preferences, personnel recruitment rules, and city fees and charges. The body will also consider budget amendments and the designation of Riverview Park as a community dog park.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance 26-04 (Purchasing, Local Preferences)
• Public Hearing: Ordinance 26-05 (Personnel Rules and Regulations, Recruitment)
• Public Hearing: Ordinance 26-06 (Non-Codified Fees and Charges)
• AM 26-05: Commitment of up to $53,200 for two Jesuit Volunteer Corp NW/Americorps participants
• Ordinance 26-07: Designation of Riverview Park as a community dog park

The Bethel City Council adopted three ordinances amending city codes and approved two administrative motions. It authorized up to $53,200 to hire two Jesuit Volunteer Corps/AmeriCorps participants for the Parks & Recreation Department. It also authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a five‑year contract with AXON for taser and body‑camera equipment. All actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 26-04 (Amending BMC 4.20.060) – motion carried, unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 26-05 (Amending BMC 3.16.030) – motion carried, unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 26-06 (Amending non‑codified fees) – motion carried, unanimous
• Approved AM 26-05 to commit up to $53,200 for two volunteer participants – motion carried, unanimous
• Approved AM 26-06 to authorize contract with AXON for taser and body‑camera equipment (5‑year term) – motion carried, unanimous
• Passed Ordinance 25-0B(h) amending the FY 2026 operating budget – on consent agenda
• Passed Ordinance 26-07 designating Riverview Park as a community dog park – on consent agenda
• Passed Resolution 26-03 certifying the FY 2025 financial statement – on consent agenda

Finance Committee

The Bethel Finance Committee will approve four sets of meeting minutes, conduct the annual election of its Chair and Vice‑Chair, and hear brief public comments. The meeting also includes routine reports and a “Penny for your Thoughts” item.

• Approval of Finance Committee minutes from 11/19/2025, 12/16/2025, 01/26/2026, and 2/23/2026
• Annual election of Chair and Vice‑Chair per BMC 2.60.040 D
• Public comment period (five minutes per person, written comments due by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting)
• “A Penny for your Thoughts” item under new business
• Manager’s March 2026 reports in ex‑officio report

A regular Finance Committee meeting was called for March 23, 2026, but it was cancelled after determining that a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were made.

Finance Committee

Public Works Committee

The Bethel Public Works Committee will approve several past meeting minutes and conduct its annual election of chair and vice‑chair. New business includes a review of the housing water/sewer piping foundations assessment and consideration of Utility Billing Ordinance 26. The committee will also receive manager reports for March 2026.

• Approval of 8‑20‑2025, 10‑15‑2025, 12‑17‑2025, 1‑21‑2026, and 2‑18‑2026 meeting minutes
• Annual election of Chair and Vice‑Chair (BMC 2.60.040 D)
• Housing Water/Sewer Piping Foundations Assessment
• Utility Billing Ordinance 26
• Manager's reports – March 2026

Community Parks and Recreation Committee

The Bethel Community Parks and Recreation Committee will review progress on the Community Center construction and other park projects. Members will also elect a new chair and vice‑chair and consider a recommendation to designate Riverview Dog Park. A letter of support for funding a gym expansion will be presented.

• Annual election of Chair and Vice‑Chair (BMC 2.60.040 D)
• Community Center construction project updates (Lefferts)
• Larson Sub Park progress update (Pew)
• Recommendation to designate Riverview Dog Park (Pew)
• Letter of support for funding gym expansion (Hoffman)

The minutes list agenda items such as approval of agenda, approval of prior meeting minutes, election of chair and vice‑chair, and various project updates, but they do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other outcomes. Therefore, no concrete decisions were documented.

Port Commission

The Port Commission will hold an annual election for Chair and Vice-Chair and approve the 2026 meeting calendar. The body will also discuss tariff rate increases and receive resignation letters from two commissioners.

• Annual election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of 2026 Port Commission Meeting Calendar
• Terminal Tariff Rate Increases for Services
• Resignation letters from Commissioner Reardon and Sosa
• City of Bethel Departments Monthly Reports March 2026

Planning Commission

The Bethel Planning Commission will approve the agenda and the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes. It will hear public comments for up to five minutes per speaker. The commission will receive an update on nuisance properties and consider any new business items.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of February 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (five minutes per person)
• Update on nuisance properties and progress
• Consideration of new business

City Council

The Bethel City Council meeting on March 10, 2026 will follow standard procedures including approval of the consent agenda and meeting minutes. In the New Business section, the council will introduce Ordinance 26-04 to amend purchasing preferences, Ordinance 26-05 to amend personnel recruitment rules, and Ordinance 26-06 to amend non‑codified city fees. These ordinances may be scheduled for a public hearing at the next regular council meeting, and an executive session will address the city attorney’s annual evaluation.

• Introduction of Ordinance 26-04 to amend BMC 4.20.060 concerning purchasing and local preferences.
• Introduction of Ordinance 26-05 to amend BMC 3.16.030 concerning personnel recruitment rules.
• Introduction of Ordinance 26-06 to amend non‑codified fees and charges for the City of Bethel.
• Approval of the consent agenda and the February 24, 2026 regular council meeting minutes.
• Executive session to discuss the city attorney’s annual evaluation.

The council approved the consent and regular agendas and adopted Ordinances 26-04 and 26-05 on the consent agenda. It introduced Ordinance 26-06, struck the Rural Mileage rate, and added a new fee provision, with all four members voting in favor. The council also approved a 2.5% salary increase for City Attorney Libby Bakalar. The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

• Approved consent and regular agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-04 amending local preferences (passed on consent agenda)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-05 amending personnel rules (passed on consent agenda)
• Introduced Ordinance 26-06 (motion carried, 4‑0)
• Amended Ordinance 26-06: struck Rural Mileage $32.03 rate (motion carried, 4‑0)
• Amended Ordinance 26-06: inserted new fee provision (motion carried, 4‑0)
• Approved 2.5% salary increase for City Attorney Libby Bakalar (motion carried, 4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried, 4‑0)

Community Parks and Recreation Committee

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

The Public Safety and Transportation Commission will meet to address unfinished business regarding city ordinances and enforcement. The body is reviewing an amendment to the rules governing All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) on public roadways.

• Ordinance 26-01 amending BMC 10.03.040 regarding ATV operation on public roadways
• Enforcement actions for fines and citations
• Vehicle nuisance abatement
• City of Bethel (COB) Pound statistics

The Public Safety and Transportation Commission could not hold a meeting because a quorum was not present. Consequently, no items were discussed, approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the disposal of city property through lease agreements and amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget. The body will also consider a resolution supporting a statewide ban on polystyrene packaging.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 26-02: Lease agreement for Teens Acting Against Violence (TAAV)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 26-03: Lease of warehouse at Bethel City Dock, USS 3230 A&B, Block 20, Lot 3
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-08(g): Amending the FY2026 Annual Operating Budget
• Resolution 26-02: Support for House Bill 25 banning polystyrene packaging statewide

The council approved the consent agenda and regular agenda unanimously. It adopted Ordinance 26-02 to lease property for the Tundra Women’s Coalition program, Ordinance 26-03 to dispose of city dock property, and Ordinance 25-08(g) to amend the FY 2026 operating budget, each with all members in favor. Additional items passed on the consent agenda included a resolution supporting House Bill 25 to ban polystyrene packaging and a report of the January financial and water‑wastewater activity.

• Approved Consent and Regular Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-02 (lease for TAAV program) – Mark Springer, Kelsi Kime, Greg Schiedler, Rose Henderson, Pamela Conrad, Alicia Miner, Teresa Keller in favor
• Adopted Ordinance 26-03 (disposal of dock property) – Mark Springer, Kelsi Kime, Greg Schiedler, Rose Henderson, Pamela Conrad, Alicia Miner, Teresa Keller in favor
• Adopted Ordinance 25-08(g) (amend FY 2026 operating budget) – Mark Springer, Kelsi Kime, Greg Schiedler, Rose Henderson, Pamela Conrad, Alicia Miner, Teresa Keller in favor
• Passed Resolution 26-02 supporting House Bill 25 banning polystyrene packaging (consent agenda)
• Passed IM 26-02 documenting receipt of January financial and water‑wastewater reports (consent agenda)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Bethel Finance Committee will vote to elect its Chair and Vice‑Chair. It will also consider approval of the meeting minutes from November 19, 2025; December 16, 2025; and January 26, 2026. Public comments are invited, and the committee will receive reports from the RUBA and the manager. New business includes an item titled “A Penny for your Thoughts.”

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of 11/19/2025 Finance Committee minutes
• Approval of 12/16/2025 Finance Committee minutes
• Approval of 01/26/2026 Finance Committee minutes
• Annual election of Chair & Vice‑Chair (BMC 2.60.040 D)

The Finance Committee attempted to meet on February 23, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers. No quorum was present, so the meeting was not held. Consequently, no actions or votes were taken.

Finance Committee

Public Works Committee

The Bethel Public Works Committee will consider a housing water/sewer piping foundations assessment and review Ordinance 26 on utility billing. The meeting also includes routine items such as the annual election of chair and vice‑chair, approval of prior meeting minutes, and manager reports.

• Housing water/sewer piping foundations assessment (new business)
• Ordinance 26 – utility billing (new business)
• Annual election of chair and vice‑chair (special order)
• Approval of meeting minutes from Aug‑2025, Oct‑2025, Dec‑2025, Jan‑2026
• Manager's reports for February 2026 (ex officio report)

Community Action Grant Technical Review Board

Port Commission

The Bethel Port Commission meeting on February 16, 2026 will consider several agenda items. Commissioners will hold the annual election for chair and vice‑chair and approve the 2026 meeting calendar. The commission will discuss amended terminal tariff rate increases. Commissioners Stacey Reardon and Victoria Sosa will submit resignation letters.

• Annual election of chair and vice‑chair (BMC 2.60.040 D)
• Approval of 2026 Port Commission meeting calendar
• Amended terminal tariff rate increases for services
• Resignation letter from Commissioner Stacey Reardon
• Resignation letter from Commissioner Victoria Sosa

Planning Commission

The Bethel Planning Commission will convene to approve the agenda and minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting. The body will also review unfinished business regarding nuisance properties and receive a management team report.

• Approval of January 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of nuisance properties and progress
• Management team report
• Public comments to be submitted by 4:00 p.m.
• Approval of agenda

City Council

The City Council will discuss the introduction of ordinances regarding the disposal of city property through lease agreements and an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget. The body will also consider the confirmation of a new Finance Director.

• Ordinance 26-02: Lease agreement for Teens Acting Against Violence (TAAV), a Tundra Women’s Coalition program
• Ordinance 26-03: Lease of land and warehouse at Bethel City Dock, USS 3230 A&B, Block 20, Lot 3
• Ordinance 25-08(g): Amendment to the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
• AM 26-04: Confirmation of the City Manager’s hiring of a Finance Director
• Bethel Police Department Report 2025

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

The Public Safety and Transportation Commission will review taxi cab inspections, schedules, and licensing, and consider an ordinance regarding all-terrain vehicle operations on public roadways.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review of taxi cab inspections and licensing
• Discussion of all-terrain vehicle ordinance (Ordinance 26-01)
• Vehicle nuisance abatement
• COB Pound stats

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 8:27 PM. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. New business items were listed but no decisions were made on them.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

City Council

The Bethel City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 25-08(f), which proposes amendments to the FY26 operating budget. The council will also consider appointments to committees and commissions for three‑year terms, review an alcohol‑license renewal for UnCommon Pizza, and document receipt of the December 2025 financial and water‑wastewater reports. Additional items include recognizing a city employee’s years of service and a proclamation for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

• Public Hearing of Ordinance 25-08(f): Amending the Annual FY26 Operating Budget (Mayor Henderson)
• AM 26-02: Appointment of Committee and Commission Members for a Term of Three Years (Mayor Henderson)
• Administrative Review of Application for Restaurant or Eating Place Alcohol License Renewal #6027, UCP49 LLC, d/b/a UnCommon Pizza, 401 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway (City Manager Strickler)
• IM 26-01: Documentation that the Council received and reviewed the Full Financial Budget Report and Water & Wastewater Activity Report for December 2025 (City Manager Strickler)
• Recognizing City Employee Years of Service to the Community (City Manager Strickler)

The Bethel City Council approved the consent and regular agenda and adopted Ordinance 25‑0S(f), which amends the FY26 operating budget. The council also approved the appointment of committee and commission members for three‑year terms and documented receipt of the December 2025 financial budget and water‑wastewater activity reports. The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.

• Approved Consent and Regular Agenda (motion carried, no opposition)
• Approved Jan 1‑13 2026 meeting minutes (passed on consent agenda)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑0S(f) amending FY26 operating budget (motion carried, no opposition)
• Approved appointment of committee and commission members for three‑year terms (passed on consent agenda)
• Approved documentation receipt of Dec 2025 financial budget and water‑wastewater reports (passed on consent agenda)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The Bethel Finance Committee meeting will approve the minutes from November 2025 and December 2025, hold the annual election of the Chair and Vice‑Chair, and consider a new business item titled “A Penny for your Thoughts.” The committee will also receive public comments and receive reports from the November RUBA and the January Manager.

• Annual election of Chair and Vice‑Chair (BMC 2.60.040 D)
• Approval of 11/19/2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes
• Approval of 12/16/2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes
• New business item: “A Penny for your Thoughts”
• Ex‑officio reports: November 2025 RUBA Report and January 2026 Manager’s Report

The Finance Committee could not achieve a quorum, so the meeting was adjourned. No substantive agenda items were considered or decided.

• Adjourned meeting due to lack of quorum

Finance Committee

Public Works Committee

The Bethel Public Works Committee meeting on Jan 21, 2026 will consider several agenda items. The committee will approve minutes from meetings held on Aug 20, 2025, Oct 15, 2025, and Dec 17, 2025. The only new business item is a Housing Water/Sewer Piping Foundations Assessment. The meeting also includes a manager’s report for January 2026 and a public comment period.

• Approval of 8-20-2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of 10-15-2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of 12-17-2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Housing Water/Sewer Piping Foundations Assessment

Port Commission

The Port Commission will meet to discuss amended terminal tariff rate increases for services. The body will also conduct its annual election for Chair and Vice-Chair and approve the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Terminal Tariff Rate Increases for Services
• Annual Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of 2026 Port Commission Meeting Calendar
• Resignation letter from Commissioner Reardon

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding non-codified fees and the FY25 operating budget for ice road support. The body will also consider new ordinances regarding ATV operation on public roadways and a travel policy for council members.

• Public Hearing of Ordinance 25-20: Amending Non-Codified Fees And Charges
• Public Hearing of Ordinance 25-08(e): Amending FY25 Operating Budget Ice Road Support
• Introduction of Ordinance 26-01: Governing ATV operation on public roadways
• AM 26-01: Authorization for City Manager to contract for Classification and Compensation Study Services
• Administrative Review of Alaskabuds, LLC Retail Marijuana Store License Renewal #18735 at 660 Third Ave, Suite B

Community Parks and Recreation Committee

The Community Parks and Recreation Committee will conduct its annual election for Chair and Vice-Chair. Members will also receive updates on the Community Center construction and the Larson Sub Park.

• Annual Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Community Center Construction Project updates
• Larson Sub Park progress update
• Fitness Center energy audit discussion
• Management Plan Outline

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a discussion and Q&A session with the Director of Public Safety regarding Title 9 and nuisance properties. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2026.

• Election of 2026 Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion and Q&A with Director of Public Safety on Title 9 and nuisance properties
• Review of nuisance properties and progress

Public Safety and Transportation Commission

The Public Safety and Transportation Commission will hear public comments and then address several unfinished business items related to taxi services, including inspections, inspection stickers, enforcement of fines and citations, a new taxi schedule, and a review of the city code on taxi and chauffeur licensing. The commission will also consider new business concerning COB pound statistics. The meeting concludes with member comments and adjournment.

• Taxi Cab Inspections
• Taxi Cab Inspection Stickers
• Enforcement Actions for Fines and Citations
• Identify New Taxi Schedule
• Review of City Code Concerning Taxi and Chauffeur Licensing