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Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20252 housing units ($399K)

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Tue Jul 7, 2026

6-10-26 Regular City Council Meeting

Public hearing on FY27 budget, water-sewer rate changes considered

The Pelican City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-04, the FY27 budget. New business includes resolutions on water-sewer rates and the fire department, an electric extension project, and a gravel sale policy. The meeting also covers a procurement policy ordinance and assistance for the Elfin Cove landfill.

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Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL AGENDA Teleconference: Call in: 1-602-610-2077 Access Code: 560369   CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL WELCOME VISITORS VISITOR COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) DEPARTMENT HEADS Water Report, Office Report, PUD Report, Manager Report, Mayor Report and Public Safety  AGENDA ADOPTION MINUTES Minutes to Approve BILLS/FINANCE REPORT Financials June 2026 CORRESPONDENCE COMMITTEE REPORTS INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance 2026-04 FY27 Budget  UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Electric Extention Project  Resolution 2026-10 Water-Sewer Rates Gravel Sale Policy Elfin Cove Landfill Help Procurement Policy Ordinance Resolution 2026-11 Fire Department  COUNCIL COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT
Tue Jul 7, 2026

6-30-26 Special CC Mtg - Board of Equalization

Board to adopt 2026 property tax roll and set mil rate

This is a special meeting of the Pelican City Council sitting as the Board of Equalization. The council will consider adopting the 2026 property tax roll and setting the mill rate via Resolution 2026-12. An approval for an ice machine part is also on the agenda. Public comments are invited.

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Special Board of Equalization Meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL AGENDA Teleconference: Call in: 1-602-610-2077 Access Code: 560369   CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL WELCOME VISITORS VISTOR COMMENTS - 3 Minute Time Limit AGENDA ADOPTION NEW BUSINESS 2026 Property Tax Roll   Resolution 2026-12 Mil Rate Ice Machine Part Approval COUNCIL COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT NOTE: All items are action items unless action is not necessary or required.
Tue Jul 7, 2026

3-18-26 Special City Council Meeting

Council to consider resolution supporting sustainable management of Tongass National Forest

The Pelican City Council is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 2026-4, which expresses support for sustainable management of the Tongass National Forest. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items such as call to order, roll call, visitor comments, and future agenda items.

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Special City Council Meeting Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL AGENDA Teleconference: Call in: 1-602-610-2077 Access Code: 560369   CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL WELCOME VISITORS VISTOR COMMENTS - 3 Minute Time Limit AGENDA ADOPTION NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2026-4 Supporting Sustainable Management of the Tongass National Forest  COUNCIL COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT NOTE: unless action is not necessary or required.
Tue Jul 7, 2026

4-8-26 Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider Ordinance 2026-3 repealing and adopting PMC 2.08

The Pelican City Council will vote on Ordinance 2026-3, which repeals and adopts PMC 2.08 as proposed by the mayor. A public hearing will also be held for Ordinance 2026-2, which amends PMC Chapter 2. Additional items include discussion of building permit fees, a resolution on the Blue Bunkhouse sale, and the FY 27 budget.

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Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL AGENDA Teleconference: Call in: 1-602-610-2077 Access Code: 560369   CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL WELCOME VISITORS VISITOR COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) DEPARTMENT HEADS Department Heads Reports: Water, Office, Manager and Mayor AGENDA ADOPTION MINUTES Minutes 3-11-26 regular city council meeting minutes and 3-18-26 special city council meeting minutes BILLS/FINANCE REPORT Bills and Reports CORRESPONDENCE Thank you Card Best Practice Score 2026 National Forest Receipt FY25 COMMITTEE REPORTS INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Ordinance 2026-3 Repeal and Adopt PMC 2.08 Mayor PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance 2026-2 PMC Chapter 2 Repeal and addition  UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Building Permit - A.Rule 2026 Building Permit Application Fees DEC Email for Former Pelican Seafood Processing Facility Resolution discussion for Blue Bunkhouse Sale Resolution 2026-5 VSW Pelican Heights Sewer Option MOA with Elfin Cove and Gustavus for Borough FY 27 Budget Hazard Mitigation Plan COUNCIL COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT
Tue Jul 7, 2026

5-13-26 Regular City Council Meeting

Council introduces FY27 budget ordinance, holds hearing on Chapter 2.08 rewrite

The Pelican City Council will introduce Ordinance 2026-4 for the FY27 budget and hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-3 to repeal and readopt Chapter 2.08. New business items include discussions on Cordova Broadband, fuel dock pricing, resolutions for sale of the Blue Bunkhouse and Clean Harbor Pledge, and review of hydro project drawings.

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Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL AGENDA Teleconference: Call in: 1-602-610-2077 Access Code: 560369   CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL WELCOME VISITORS VISITOR COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) DEPARTMENT HEADS Water Report, Office Report, PUD Report, Manager Report, Mayor Report AGENDA ADOPTION MINUTES 4-08-26 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes to Approve and 4-22-26 Special City Council Meeting Minutes  BILLS/FINANCE REPORT April Financials CORRESPONDENCE Thank you Letter, Electric Proposal, Yakobi Costco email COMMITTEE REPORTS Community Hall Committee Meeting Minutes INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Introduction of Ordinance 2026-4 FY27 Budget PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing Ordinance 2026-3 Repeal and Readopt Chapter 2.08 UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Cordova Broadband Fuel Dock Pricing  Resolution 2026-7 Sale of the Blue Bunkhouse Resolution 2026-8 Clean Harbor Pledge Resolution 2026-6 VSW Technical Memo Hydro Project Drawings Accountant Approval Vacant City Lots COUNCIL COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT
Wed Apr 1, 2026

3/11/2026 Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider lease agreement for ACS and multiple development items

The Pelican City Council will discuss and vote on several pending items, including the ACS lease agreement, a memorandum of agreement with AML Grant Services, and a resolution for borough services. New business items include proposals for Alaska Seaplanes, a Yakobi Fisheries bunkhouse agreement, a building permit for Yakobi Fisheries, the sale of the Blue Bunkhouse, a technical memo for the Mussel Heights subdivision wastewater treatment, and a liquor license renewal for Lisianski Cafe.

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Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL AGENDA Teleconference: Call in: 1-602-610-2077 Access Code: 560369   CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL WELCOME VISITORS VISITOR COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) DEPARTMENT HEADS Water Utility, PUD, Office, Fuel/Harbor, City Manager, Mayor  AGENDA ADOPTION MINUTES Minutes 5-14-25 RgCCMtg, 1-14-26 RgCCMtg, 2-11-26 RgCCMtg, 2-17-26 SpCCMtg, 10-13-25 SpCCMtg BILLS/FINANCE REPORT Invoices to Approve CORRESPONDENCE Ferry Information and DEC Email Former Pelican Seafood Processing Facility COMMITTEE REPORTS Community Hall Report, Harbor Committee Report   INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARING UNFINISHED BUSINESS ACS Lease Agreement AML Grant Services MOA NEW BUSINESS Alaska Seaplanes Yakobi Fisheries Bunkhouse MOA Building Permit Yakobi Fisheries Resolution 2026-3 Borough Services  Blue Bunkhouse Sale VSW Technical Memo for Mussel Heights Subdivision Wastewater Treatment Liquor License Renewal for Lisianski Cafe  COUNCIL COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT
Wed Feb 18, 2026

2/17/2026 - Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee to conduct annual evaluation for Acting City Manager

The Personnel Committee will meet to discuss the annual evaluation of the Acting City Manager. This item will be addressed during an executive session for personnel review.

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Special Personnel Committee Meeting Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL AGENDA Teleconference: Call in: 1-602-610-2077 Access Code: 560369   CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL WELCOME VISITORS VISTOR COMMENTS - 3 Minute Time Limit AGENDA ADOPTION NEW BUSINESS Annual Evaluation for Acting City Manager        Executive Session for Personnel Review COUNCIL COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT NOTE: All items are considered action unless action is not necessary or required. Please be advised that an executive session will be conducted during the meeting to discuss personnel matters in accordance with AS 44.62.310(C)(1). The following subjects may be discussed in an executive session: Alaska State Statute and Pelican Municipal Code. 1. Matters that, if immediately disclosed, would tend to adversely affect the finances of the City; 2. Matters that would tend to injure the reputation of a person; provided, however, that the person may request a public discussion; 3. Matters which by law are required to be kept confidential; 4. Negotiations with labor organizations representing city employees; and 5. Matters involving the consideration of government records that by law are not subject to public disclosure.
Fri Feb 13, 2026

1/14/2026 - Regular City Council Meeting

Pelican City Council to introduce ordinance on form of government change

The City Council will meet to introduce Ordinance 2026-1 regarding a change in the form of government. The body will also consider Resolution 2026-1 concerning the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) list and discuss the Borough.

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✓ Decided: Council approved introduction of Ordinance 2026-01 to change city form of government

The council unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from several prior meetings. It approved payment of Northern Lights invoice #15098 at 60% with a $5,100 credit, and approved a batch of general fund checks and ACH payments. The council also unanimously approved the introduction of Ordinance 2026-01 to amend the city’s form of government. A resolution to update the capital‑improvement list wording was moved, but the vote outcome was not recorded.

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Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL AGENDA Teleconference: Call in: 1-602-610-2077 Access Code: 560369   CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL WELCOME VISITORS VISITOR COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) DEPARTMENT HEADS December Water Report AGENDA ADOPTION MINUTES 6-11-25 RgCCMtg, 10-13-25 SpCCMtg, 10-29-25 SpCCMtg Minutes BILLS/FINANCE REPORT Invoices  Financials   CORRESPONDENCE Pelican FERC Letter,   COMMITTEE REPORTS INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Ordinance 2026-1 Form of Government Change Introduction PUBLIC HEARING UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2026-1 CIP List  Borough Discussion COUNCIL COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT
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Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER : Teleconference equipment was not working properly. Meeting was called to order at 6pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL : Michael Allard, Jamison Mork, Derek Stewart, Louie Sequenzia, Celeste Weller, Barry Bryant, Andrew Rule are present. Councilman Stewart tried to call in but could not hear well and hung up after a bit. Sequenzia called in on the city cell line to participate. WELCOME VISITORS : Mayor Bryant, City Manager Stinnett, City Clerk all present. In-Person Visitor: Kaila Sanders. There were no other visitors. VISITOR COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) : No visitor comments DEPARTMENT HEADS : City Manager and Mayor report were both given. DEPARTMENT HEADS: December Water Report Both the monthly water report and the quarterly report were available. AGENDA ADOPTION Motion: Moved by Member Mork and seconded by Member Allard to approve the agenda for the regular city council meeting of January 14th, 2026 at 6pm. Roll Call Vote: Motion passes unanimously. MINUTES MINUTES: 6-11-25 RgCCMtg, 10-13-25 SpCCMtg, 10-29-25 SpCCMtg Minutes Motion: Moved by Member Weller and seconded by Member Mork to approve regular city council meeting minutes 6-11-25, special city council meeting minutes 10-13-25, special city council meeting minutes 10-29-25, special city council meeting minutes 11-05-25, and regular city council meeting 11- 12-25. Roll Call Vote: Motion passes unanimously. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 12, 2026

2/11/2026 - Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider changing form of government and hear public testimony

The Pelican City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-1 regarding the form of government and introduce Ordinance 2026-2 to change the government structure under Chapter 2 of the Pelican Municipal Code. Other business includes a resolution supporting public seats on the Federal Subsistence Board, a donation from the Sitka Conservation Society, and consideration of an Alaska Municipal League grant services agreement and an Alaska Communications System renewal notice.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously amended the city form of government (Ordinance 2026-1)

The council appointed Derek Stewart as temporary Mayor Pro Tempore and approved the meeting agenda. It adopted the minutes from previous meetings, approved the January 31 check register, and passed Ordinance 2026-1 to amend the form of government. Additional actions included a resolution supporting the Federal Subsistence Board, a $1,000 donation to the Sitka Conservation Society, and an MOA with the Alaska Municipal League for grant services. All motions passed unanimously.

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Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL AGENDA Teleconference: Call in: 1-602-610-2077 Access Code: 560369   CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL WELCOME VISITORS VISITOR COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) DEPARTMENT HEADS Water Report, Fuel/Harbor Report, Office Report, PublicWorks Report, PUD Report, Manager Report, Mayor Report AGENDA ADOPTION MINUTES 4-9-25 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes, 4-11-25 Special City Council Meeting Minutes, & May City Council Meeting Minutes BILLS/FINANCE REPORT 90 day list, check register, P&L, Balance Sheet, Budget vs Actual CORRESPONDENCE Yakobi Letter and Alaska Dream Cruise COMMITTEE REPORTS INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Introduction of Ordinance 2026-2: Change of Government, Chapter 2 PMC PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance 2026-1 Form of Government UNFINISHED BUSINESS Borough Discussion NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2026-02 Supporting Preserving Public Seats on the Federal Subsistence Board Sitka Conservation Society Donation Alaska Municipal League (AML) MOA: Grant Services Alaska Communications System (ACS): Notice to Renew COUNCIL COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT
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Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL : Michael Allard, Jamison Mork, Derek Stewart, Louie Sequenzia, Celeste Weller, Barry Bryant, Andrew Rule are present. Barry Bryant was out of town and called in on the teleconference. Derek Stewart was the Mayor Pro Tempore to run the meeting. Motion: Moved by Member Allard and seconded by Member Weller to appoint Derek Stewart as Mayor Pro Tempore temporarily. Roll Call Vote: Motion passes unanimously. WELCOME VISITORS : In-Person: Kaila Sanders, Lattieca Stewart, Susana Stinnett Teleconference: Anna Stewart VISITOR COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) : No Comments DEPARTMENT HEADS : The water report and PUD report were given. As well as the fuel, office, city manager and mayor. DEPARTMENT HEADS: Water Report, Fuel/Harbor Report, Office Report, PublicWorks Report, PUD Report, Manager Report, Mayor Report AGENDA ADOPTION Motion: Moved by Member Weller and seconded by Member Mork to approve the agenda for the February 11th, 2026 at 6pm as written. Roll Call Vote: Motion passes unanimously. MINUTES : Councilman Weller agrees that doing the minutes as action or summary going forward to have them done in a timely manner would be fine. Motion: Moved by Member Weller and seconded by Member Mork to approve minutes from 4-9-25 regular city council meeting, 4-11-25 special city council meeting, and 12-9-25 regular city council meeting. Roll Call Vote [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,443/mo (2025)

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