Valdez, AK

City Council on 2026-10-22 6:00 PM - Budget Work Session: Economic Development, Sponsored Events and VFDA; Facility, Fleet and Infrastructure; Major Equipment

The City Council is meeting for a work session to discuss the 2027 budget. Topics include economic development, sponsored events, and infrastructure.

• 2027 Budget: Economic Development and Sponsored Events
• 2027 Budget: VFDA
• 2027 Budget: Facility, Fleet and Infrastructure Division
• 2027 Budget: IT
• 2027 Budget: Equipment Reserves

City Council on 2026-10-20 6:00 PM - Museum Corporation Annual Meeting

The City Council is convening for the Valdez Museum and Historical Archive Corporation annual meeting. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items or decision points.

City Council on 2026-10-20 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider two ordinances for second reading and adoption. The body is also reviewing snow removal contracts, a medical center budget amendment, and new ambulance transport fees.

• Ordinance #26-06 and #26-07 regarding property taxes and general provisions
• Providence Valdez Medical Center 2026 Capital Projects Budget amendment of $140,729
• Resolution #26-49 to transfer $95,000 for Well Houses and Lift Stations Roof Replacements
• Resolution #26-50 establishing uniform ambulance transport fees
• Snow removal contracts for Area II (P & R Enterprises, Inc), Area IV (Dunning Enterprises), and Area V (Nordic Supply LLC)

City Council on 2026-10-15 6:00 PM - Budget Work Session - PRCS and City Events; Projects Planning Reserve, Capital Projects and Major Maintenance

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2027 budget. Topics include Fire, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services, City Events, and Capital Projects and Major Maintenance.

• 2027 Budget: Fire, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Division
• 2027 Budget: City Events
• 2027 Budget: Projects Planning Reserve
• 2027 Budget: Capital Projects and Major Maintenance

City Council on 2026-10-27 6:00 PM - Budget Work Session- Community Service Organizations; Revisit Topics

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the budget regarding community service organizations. The meeting also includes a revisit of topics from October 8, 2026.

• Budget work session regarding Community Service Organizations

City Council on 2026-10-08 6:00 PM - Budget Work Session- City Manager Presentation and Budget Overview

The City Council is meeting for a work session focused on the 2027 budget. The session includes a presentation from the City Manager regarding budget overview and revenues.

• City Manager presentation on 2027 budget overview and revenues

Ports and Harbor Commission on 2026-10-05 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Commission will review customer and stakeholder feedback regarding the 2026 Operational Improvement Memo. Members will also discuss the 2025-2026 goals and set direction for 2027.

• Review of 2026 Operational Improvement Memo
• Review of 2025-2026 Commission Goals and direction for 2027
• Discussion on Sea Otter Development and potential partnerships
• Ports & Harbors Department Staff Report

City Council on 2026-10-06 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Valdez City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with a 5:00 p.m. work session on child care updates followed by the regular 7:00 p.m. meeting. The council will consider a $3,415,360 contract award to Orion Construction Inc. for child care center building renovation, several budget amendments, and two ordinance first readings with public hearings. It will also take up proclamations, a surplus vac truck sale, and an executive session on collective bargaining with IAFF Local 5618.

• Contract award to Orion Construction Inc. for Child Care Center Building Renovation, $3,415,360
• Resolution 26-42: accept $684,903.30 FEMA SAFER grant and allocate $425,750.70 city match for three new fire department personnel for three years
• Resolution 26-43: appropriate an additional $2,750,000 to the Legal Department for legal fees from the Repayment Reserve
• Ordinance 26-06 first reading and public hearing: amend Valdez Municipal Code Chapter 3.12 'Property Taxes' and create Chapter 3.10 'Property Taxes Generally'
• Resolution 26-48: support Alderwood, LLC in purchasing Alderwood Mobile Home Park from the State of Alaska

Ports and Harbor Commission on 2026-10-05 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Valdez Ports and Harbor Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers, 212 Chenega Ave. The commission will review customer and stakeholder feedback and consider accepting the 2026 Operational Improvement Memo, review its adopted 2025-2026 goals and set direction for 2027, and discuss Sea Otter Development and potential partnerships. It will also hear a Ports & Harbors Department staff report and vote on approving minutes from August 31 and September 21, 2026.

• Approval of Ports and Harbor Commission minutes for August 31, 2026 and September 21, 2026
• Review of customer and stakeholder feedback and acceptance of the 2026 Operational Improvement Memo
• Review of adopted 2025-2026 Commission goals and direction for 2027
• Discussion of Sea Otter Development and potential partnerships
• Ports & Harbors Department staff report

City Council on 2026-10-06 5:00 PM - Work Session - Child Care Update

The Valdez City Council meets in a 5:00 PM work session on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 212 Chenega Ave. to hear child care updates. Work sessions do not have transcribed minutes; audio is available upon request. The agenda lists no votes, ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts.

• Work session topic: Child Care Updates
• No transcribed minutes are taken for work sessions
• Audio available upon request
• No action items or public hearings listed on the agenda

Ports and Harbor Commission on 2026-09-21 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting (Note Date Change Due to Holiday)

The Valdez Ports and Harbor Commission meets Monday, September 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers, 212 Chenega Ave. The commission will review the Waterfront Master Plan and prioritize five-year capital improvement projects for ports, harbors, and the airport. It will also consider a recommendation to City Council on a Chris Herman Recognition Proclamation and a 2028 cruise ship head fee increase. The meeting includes approval of minutes from October 20, 2025 and March 2, 2026, public comment, and a director's staff report.

• Waterfront Master Plan review and five-year CIP project prioritization
• Ports, Harbors and Airport Five-Year Capital Improvement Project Priorities
• Recommendation to City Council on a Chris Herman Recognition Proclamation
• 2028 Cruise Ship Head Fee Increase
• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2025 and March 2, 2026 regular meetings

Beautification Commission on 2026-09-21 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Beautification Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss the adopted Public Art Policy and next steps. The agenda also includes a recognition of Commissioner Meg Weaver's contributions and a staff update.

• Discussion of adopted Public Art Policy and next steps
• Celebration of Commissioner Meg Weaver's contributions
• Approval of July 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Staff update report

City Council on 2026-06-18 9:00 AM - Council Strategic Planning Day 1

The Valdez City Council is meeting for Day 1 of its 2026 strategic planning session. This is a work session, so no transcribed minutes are taken and no formal decisions are expected; audio is available upon request.

• Strategic planning work session for 2026

Beautification Commission on 2026-09-21 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Beautification Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss the adopted Public Art Policy and next steps. The agenda also includes a recognition of Commissioner Meg Weaver's contributions and a staff update. No votes on specific projects or contracts are listed.

• Discussion of adopted Public Art Policy and next steps
• Celebration of Commissioner Meg Weaver's contributions
• Approval of July 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Staff update report

Ports and Harbor Commission on 2026-09-21 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting (Note Date Change Due to Holiday)

The Ports and Harbor Commission is meeting to review the Waterfront Master Plan, prioritize five-year capital improvement projects, consider a recognition proclamation for Chris Herman, and discuss a 2028 cruise ship head fee increase. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a director's staff report.

• Waterfront Master Plan Review and Five-Year CIP Project Prioritization
• Ports, Harbors and Airport Five-Year Capital Improvement Project Priorities
• Recommendation to City Council - Chris Herman Recognition Proclamation
• 2028 Cruise Ship Head Fee Increase

City Council on 2026-09-15 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Valdez City Council is meeting to consider a resolution establishing new rates and fees for Valdez Harbors, which would repeal the previous rate-setting resolution. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, a liquor license renewal, a library board appointment, and a proclamation. The council will also enter executive session to discuss revenue and litigation strategy regarding Trans Alaska Pipeline System ad valorem tax issues.

• Resolution 26-40: Establishing rates and fees for Valdez Harbors, repealing Resolution 26-29
• Executive session on Trans Alaska Pipeline System ad valorem tax revenue and litigation strategy
• Liquor license renewal for Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1971 (License #335)
• Appointment of Melissa Kjelvik to the Valdez Consortium Library Board
• Proclamation for Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

City Council on 2026-09-15 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Valdez City Council will consider a resolution establishing new rates and fees for city harbors, replacing the previous fee schedule. The council will also approve routine items including a liquor license renewal, a library board appointment, and a proclamation, and will enter executive session to discuss revenue and litigation strategy regarding Trans Alaska Pipeline System ad valorem tax issues.

• Resolution 26-40: Establishing rates and fees for Valdez Harbors, repealing Resolution 26-29
• Executive session on Trans Alaska Pipeline System ad valorem tax revenue and litigation strategy
• Liquor license renewal for Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1971 (License #335)
• Appointment of Melissa Kjelvik to the Valdez Consortium Library Board
• Proclamation: Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

City Council on 2026-09-01 6:00 PM - Permanent Fund Annual Meeting

The Valdez City Council is holding its annual Permanent Fund meeting as a work session. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda contains only the single item of the Permanent Fund annual meeting, with no transcribed minutes taken.

• Annual meeting of the City of Valdez Permanent Fund

City Council on 2026-09-01 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Valdez City Council is holding its regular meeting, preceded by a work session on the City of Valdez Permanent Fund. The council will consider several action items, including a contract for the Old Town Museum lighting upgrade, a jail contract with the State of Alaska, fee write-offs, and a resolution to amend the 2026 budget with unbudgeted state revenue. Public appearances include a representative from Alderwood Mobile Home Park.

• Contract with Frontier Electric Services for Old Town Museum Lighting Upgrade in the amount of $82,475
• Resolution #26-39: Amending 2026 City Budget to accept $392,926 from State of Alaska Department of Education for water piping replacement projects
• Approval of FY2027 Community Jail Contract with the State of Alaska
• Approval of write-offs of various city fees and forwarding to collections agency
• Beverage Dispensary Tourism License Renewal for Totem Inn, Inc.

Ports and Harbor Commission on 2026-08-31 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting (Rescheduled)

The Ports and Harbor Commission will discuss mooring recovery and long-term improvements for Kelsey Dock. The commission will also consider a recommendation to repeal Resolution No. 26-29 and replace it with a full legal rate schedule for Valdez Harbors.

• Kelsey Dock Mooring Recovery and Long-Term Improvements discussion
• 2026 Prince William Sound Pink Salmon Disaster discussion
• Recommendation to replace harbor rates and fees with Valdez Harbors Full Legal Rate Schedule

Planning and Zoning Commission on 2026-08-19 5:00 PM - Special Meeting

The Valdez Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing and consider a recommendation to the Chief of Police regarding a kennel license application from Wags & Whiskers Grooming at 104 Chenega Ave. The commission will take public comment and then vote on whether to approve the recommendation.

• Public hearing for kennel license application from Wags & Whiskers Grooming
• Approval of recommendation to Chief of Police for issuance of kennel license at 104 Chenega Ave

City Council on 2026-08-19 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting (Note Date Change Due to State Primary Election)

The Valdez City Council will hold a work session to discuss a rough draft code update for property tax exemption adjustments, followed by a regular meeting. The regular agenda includes a $75,000 contract amendment with Alaska Scrap & Recycling LLC for nuisance abatement and scrap metal collection, a recommendation to include decorative light replacement on Egan Drive in the 2027 budget, and several routine items such as license renewals, appointments, and reports.

• Work session: rough draft code update for property tax exemption adjustments
• Contract amendment with Alaska Scrap & Recycling LLC for $75,000
• Recommendation to include Egan Drive decorative light replacement in 2027 budget
• Renewal of marijuana cultivation facility license for DKW Farms LLC
• Temporary land use permit 26-05 to Gold Rush Days, Inc. for multiple Galena Drive properties

City Council on 2026-08-19 6:00 PM - Work Session - Property Tax Exemption Options (Part 2)

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a rough draft code update regarding property tax exemption adjustments. This meeting is the second part of a series on this topic.

• Discussion of rough draft code update for property tax exemption adjustments

City Council on 2026-08-04 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Valdez City Council will hold a work session on property tax exemption options under HB13, then consider a resolution to amend the 2026 budget by accepting $17.4 million in unbudgeted revenue and appropriating funds for debt service. The council will also vote on appointments, a contract award, and other routine items.

• Resolution #26-38: Amends 2026 budget, accepting $17.4M in unbudgeted revenue, appropriating $12.7M to debt service and $4.7M to repayment reserve
• Contract award to Prism Design and Construction for Animal Shelter Fuel Piping Project, $176,314.44
• Amendment #1 with North Star Fire Protection, LLC to extend 2025 Fire Prevention Systems Inspections Contract through 2027
• Appointments to Ports & Harbors Commission (applicants: Jamie Pierce, John May) and Beautification Commission (applicants: Meg Weaver, Timi Miner, Cassandra MacDonald)
• Proclamations for 2026 Coast Guard Day and Safe and Sound Week 2026

City Council on 2026-08-04 6:00 PM - Work Session - Property Tax Exemption Options (Part 1)

This work session is an introductory conversation regarding municipal property tax exemption options under HB13. No decisions are scheduled for this session.

• Introductory discussion on property tax exemptions under HB13

City Council on 2026-07-28 6:00 PM - Work Session - Nuisance Abatement Update

This is a City Council work session dedicated solely to a nuisance abatement update. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; it is a discussion item. Transcribed minutes will not be taken, though audio is available upon request.

• Nuisance abatement update discussion

Planning and Zoning Commission on 2026-07-22 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Valdez Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit (CUP 26-03) requested by the City of Valdez to allow a wireless communication tower on Block 5, Block 20 Add. No. 2, Plat 79-7. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from May 13, 2026, and a report from the Community Development Director.

• Public hearing for CUP 26-03: wireless communication tower
• Approval of Conditional Use Permit 26-03 for City of Valdez
• Tower location: Block 5, Block 20 Add. No. 2, Plat 79-7
• Approval of May 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Community Development Director's report

City Council on 2026-07-21 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Valdez City Council will consider several major financial items, including a $824,449 professional services agreement with Wolf Architecture for the Valdez High School remodel and a resolution amending the 2026 budget to accept $25 million in additional property tax revenue and appropriate $15.2 million to debt service. The council will also vote on the 2025 financial audit, a $163,607.82 amendment to the Providence Valdez Medical Center capital budget, and a resolution establishing a nonprofit called Destination Valdez for tourism marketing. Consent agenda items include a $20,000-per-year purchase of a Municipal Assessment Record System, a library agreement with Prince William Sound College, and memorandums of understanding with DocuPet and the IPAWS alert system.

• Approval of $824,449 professional services agreement with Wolf Architecture for Valdez High School remodel
• Resolution #26-36: Amending 2026 budget to accept $25MM in property tax revenue and appropriate $15.2MM to debt service
• Approval of $163,607.82 amendment to Providence Valdez Medical Center 2026 capital projects budget
• Resolution #26-35: Establishing nonprofit Destination Valdez for destination marketing and visitor services
• Approval of $20,000/year purchase of Municipal Assessment Record System (MARS) from Alaska CAMA Co. over 5 years

Beautification Commission on 2026-07-20 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Beautification Commission will hold its regular meeting, including a vote on a recommendation to City Council to include replacement of decorative lights on Egan Drive in the 2027 budget and maintenance plan. The commission will also discuss the Snow Pole Project, judging for the Gold Rush Days Golden Rock Award, and a review of the adopted public art policy.

• Action item: Recommendation to City Council to include replacement of decorative lights on Egan Drive in the 2027 budget and maintenance plan
• Discussion: Snow Pole Project
• Discussion: Gold Rush Days Golden Rock Award judging
• Discussion: Review of adopted Public Art Policy and next steps
• Approval of June 26, 2026 meeting minutes

Beautification Commission on 2026-06-26 12:00 PM - Regular Meeting (Rescheduled from 6/15/26)

The Valdez Beautification Commission is holding a regular meeting, rescheduled from June 15, to discuss its role and responsibilities and to identify project and maintenance priorities for 2027. The agenda includes public comment periods and commission business, but no specific projects or dollar amounts are listed.

• Discussion of Commission role and responsibilities
• Identifying project and maintenance priorities for 2027