{ "city": "Valdez", "state": "AK", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-valdez/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-10", "body": "Beautification Commission on 2026-07-14 6:00 PM - Joint Work Session with Parks & Recreation Commission - Duck Flats Boardwalk Discussion", "headline": "Valdez commissions discuss Duck Flats Boardwalk project ideas", "summary": "The Valdez Beautification Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a joint work session to review initial concepts for a boardwalk at Duck Flats. No formal decisions, votes, or funding allocations are scheduled for this meeting. Work sessions do not generate transcribed minutes; an audio recording of the discussion will be available upon request.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1311", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1311" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Parks and Recreation Commission on 2026-07-14 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting (Note Time Change)", "headline": "Commission discusses FlashVote and new City Art Policy", "summary": "The Commission will review a presentation on FlashVote by the Communication Manager. Additionally, the Beautification Commission's new City of Valdez Art Policy will be presented.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=1310", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=1310" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Ports and Harbor Commission on 2026-06-29 6:30 PM - Special Meeting", "headline": "Commission to discuss harbor facility rates and fees", "summary": "The Ports and Harbor Commission will discuss updates to the naming of rates and fees for use of Valdez harbor facilities. The commission also intends to repeal Resolution No. 26-29 regarding those rates and fees.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2674", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2674" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council on 2026-06-16 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting", "headline": "City Council discusses insurance renewal, engineering contracts, and land use permits", "summary": "The City Council will review several financial and project items including property insurance and engineering services. The meeting includes a work session on the Valdez Lighthouse Project and discussions regarding temporary land use permits.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2664", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2664" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council on 2026-06-02 6:00 PM - Work Session: Providence Valdez Medical Center Community Advisory Council", "headline": "City Council work session regarding Providence Valdez Medical Center", "summary": "The City Council will hold a work session to receive an update from the Providence Valdez Medical Center Community Advisory Council. Transcribed minutes are not taken for this work session.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2659", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2659" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council on 2026-06-02 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Valdez City Council considers equipment purchases and municipal code amendments", "summary": "The City Council will review several new business items including construction change orders and equipment purchases. The meeting also includes second readings for ordinances regarding public accommodation tax and planning/zoning commissions.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2660", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2660" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission on 2026-05-13 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting", "headline": "City of Valdez requests permits for a well house and child care facility", "summary": "The Commission will consider two conditional use permit applications from the City of Valdez regarding property in Evergreen Vista Addition No. 1. Additionally, the body will review a plat for Mineral Creek Koch Subdivision and an amendment to a temporary land use permit for Chugach Outfitters, LLC.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2647", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2647" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "City Council on 2026-05-06 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting (Note Date Change Due to Municipal Election)", "headline": "Valdez City Council discusses property tax rates and municipal code amendments", "summary": "The City Council will consider establishing the 2026 real property tax rate and several municipal code updates. The meeting also includes certification of the May 5, 2026, regular municipal election results.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2646", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2646" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission on 2026-04-22 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Commission discusses subdivision code changes and land use permits", "summary": "The Commission will consider a public hearing regarding the repeal and reenactment of Title 16 of the Valdez Municipal Code. Additionally, they will review a temporary land use permit for Alyeska Pipeline Service Company.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2636", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2636" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "City Council on 2026-04-21 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Valdez council votes on $1,145,135 radio upgrade and firefighter bargaining rules", "summary": "The Valdez City Council will vote on several agreements and policies during its April 21 meeting. Key actions include approving a contract for the Valdez Radio Infrastructure Upgrade Project to improve municipal communications, adopting Ordinance #26-02 that establishes firefighter collective bargaining rules, and reviewing the 2026-2027 Valdez City Schools Budget which determines local education funding. The council will also appoint election officials for the May 5 municipal vote.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2635", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2635" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Beautification Commission on 2026-04-20 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Commission discusses decorative lights and beautification grant recommendations", "summary": "The Commission will discuss the maintenance or replacement of decorative lights on Egan Drive. Members will also vote on recommending two beautification grants to the City Council.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2634", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2634" }, { "date": "2026-04-17", "body": "Beautification Commission on 2026-01-12 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting (Note Date and Location Change Due to Holiday)", "headline": "Beautification Commission discusses wayfinding and public art policy", "summary": "The Commission will discuss Phase 3 of the Wayfinding Project and options for creating a Public Art Policy Working Group. The meeting also includes a discussion on flash vote and public outreach options.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2632", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2632" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Valdez Tourism Task Force on 2026-04-15 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Task Force to discuss governance and oversight for future bylaws", "summary": "The Valdez Tourism Task Force will meet to discuss governance structures and oversight mechanisms. These discussions are intended to inform the development of future bylaws.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2631", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2631" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission on 2026-04-08 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Valdez P&Z to consider plat for Mineral Creek subdivision", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the March 25, 2026 meeting and consider the preliminary plat for the Mineral Creek Koch Subdivision.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2629", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2629" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "City Council on 2026-04-07 6:00 PM - Work Session - Valdez Museum", "headline": "City Council holds work session on Valdez Museum planning", "summary": "The City Council is holding a work session to discuss planning for the Valdez Museum & Historical Archives. No formal decisions or actions are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting. Transcribed minutes will not be taken, but audio will be available upon request.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2627", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2627" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "City Council on 2026-04-07 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting", "headline": "City Council to approve budget amendments and firefighter bargaining policy", "summary": "The City Council will consider amending the 2026 budget to allocate funds for tourism and ambulance services, approve a firefighter collective bargaining policy, and authorize a contract for lawn care services. The body will also hear reports from city boards and commissions.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2628", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2628" }, { "date": "2026-03-25", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission on 2026-03-25 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2623", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2623" }, { "date": "2026-03-19", "body": "Beautification Commission on 2025-12-29 12:00 PM - Regular Meeting (Rescheduled from 12/15/25)", "headline": "Commission to consider the 2026 Beautification Matching Grant Program Packet", "summary": "The Beautification Commission will meet to elect a Chair and Chair Pro Tempore. The commission will also review the 2026 Beautification Matching Grant Program Packet for approval.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2621", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2621" }, { "date": "2026-03-18", "body": "Valdez Tourism Task Force on 2026-03-18 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Task force will vote on a business feedback survey and revisit tourism marketing structure", "summary": "The Valdez Tourism Task Force will consider approving a feedback survey to be sent to local businesses. It will also discuss a previously postponed recommendation to the City Council regarding the management structure of a future tourism marketing organization. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order and roll call.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2617", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2617" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "City Council on 2026-03-17 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider $6.3M pavement contract for Meals Avenue", "summary": "The Valdez City Council will vote on several contracts, including a $6.33 million pavement management project for Meals Avenue and a $3.45 million water well pumping station. Resolutions include declaring intent to reimburse capital costs from future borrowing, accepting two fire department grants, and authorizing the sale of a surplus street sweeper. The council will also enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding Trans Alaska Pipeline System ad valorem tax issues.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2616", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2616" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "City Council on 2026-03-17 6:00 PM - Work Session: Strategic Planning Process and Priorities", "headline": "Council work session on strategic planning process", "summary": "The Valdez City Council is holding a work session to discuss the strategic planning process and priorities for 2026. No formal decisions or votes are expected; the session is for discussion and planning.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2615", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2615" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "Beautification Commission on 2026-03-16 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Commission to recommend adoption of Public Art Policy", "summary": "The Beautification Commission will consider approving a recommendation to the City Manager and City Council to adopt a City of Valdez Public Art Policy. The commission will also discuss its timeline and priorities for 2026. Public comments will be heard at the start of the meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2614", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2614" }, { "date": "2026-03-04", "body": "Valdez Tourism Task Force on 2026-03-04 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Task force to recommend interim tourism marketing funding", "summary": "The Valdez Tourism Task Force will review survey results and discuss the management structure for a future tourism marketing organization. The body is expected to recommend an initial $100,000 in funding to the City Council.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2609", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2609" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "City Council on 2026-03-03 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to discuss Trans Alaska Pipeline tax litigation in executive session", "summary": "The Valdez City Council will consider a consent agenda including appointments, a liquor license renewal for Mike's Palace, and a memorandum of agreement with the Coast Guard. New business includes an appointment to the VMHA Board of Directors. The council will also enter executive session to discuss implications for city revenues and litigation strategy regarding Trans Alaska Pipeline System ad valorem tax issues.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2607", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2607" }, { "date": "2026-02-18", "body": "Valdez Tourism Task Force on 2026-02-18 5:00 PM - Initial Meeting", "headline": "Valdez Tourism Task Force holds initial meeting to discuss funding and process", "summary": "The Valdez Tourism Task Force will hold its first meeting to select leadership and discuss the status of City funding for the Valdez Convention and Visitors Bureau. The group will review funding models and outline next steps for the task force's operations.", "agenda_url": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2599", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://valdez.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2599" } ] }