Houston, Alaska

7.9.26 Regular Meeting

The regular meeting agenda for July 9, 2026, contains only numbered placeholder items (COH1 through COH40) with no descriptions. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

• Agenda consists of 40 unlabeled items without detail

7.9.26 Regular Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including a proposed ban on data center construction within city limits (Ordinance 26-11). Other actions include changing public notice requirements from newspaper to online posting, joining the Alaska Municipal League Investment Pool, and approving a conditional use permit for natural resource extraction on a 1.35-acre parcel. The council will also consider resolutions on legislative priorities for capital improvements and authorize agreements for city audit and road design.

• Ordinance 26-11: Ban on data centers within city limits
• Ordinance 26-13: Remove newspaper publication requirement for public notices, use website and Facebook instead
• Ordinance 26-14: Authorize membership in Alaska Municipal League Investment Pool
• Resolution 26-14: Conditional use permit for natural resource extraction at 4580 N Telsitna Street (Mustard Seed Development)
• New Business: Authorize audit agreement with Altman, Roger & Co and design work for King Arthur Drive upgrade including No Name Hill Rd.

6.16.26 Special Meeting

The City Council is meeting to consider Resolution No. 26-12 to adopt a conceptual master plan for the Little Susitna Park & Campground. The plan, prepared by Corvus Design, provides a framework for future development and management of the site. Adoption of the plan does not currently obligate funds for specific projects.

• Resolution No. 26-12: Adoption of the Little Susitna Park & Campground Conceptual Master Plan
• $50,000.00 grant from MatSu Trails & Parks Foundation for Master Plan and Design Phase 1
• Proposed recreation area: multi-use field, softball field, inclusive playgrounds, and a stage
• Proposed campground improvements: new vault toilets, relocated entry, and potential for three additional campsite loops
• Proposed utility development: water, septic, electric, and Wi-Fi services

6.16.26 Special Council Meeting

The Houston City Council is holding a special meeting on June 16, 2026, to consider Resolution No. 26-12, which would accept and adopt the Little Susitna Park & Campground Conceptual Master Plan prepared by Corvus Design and authorize implementation of all phases. No other business items are listed; the remainder of the agenda consists of procedural steps and public comment periods.

• Resolution No. 26-12: A resolution accepting and adopting the Little Susitna Park & Campground Conceptual Master Plan and authorizing implementation of all phases.

6.11.26 Regular Meeting

The Houston City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 11, 2026. The agenda contains 40 items, but the provided text is procedural boilerplate without details on specific decisions or discussions.

• COH 1 through COH 40
• Meeting scheduled for June 11, 2026

6.11.26 Regular Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will hold public hearings and votes on several ordinances, including the FY2026-2027 budget, a ban on data centers, amendments to animal code enforcement, and changes to administrative duties and compensation. The council will also consider resolutions supporting a firebreak road and adopting a conceptual master plan for Little Susitna Park & Campground.

• Ordinance 26-10: Adoption of annual budget for FY July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, and Capital Improvement Plan 2026-2032
• Ordinance 26-11: Creating a new chapter prohibiting construction and operation of data centers within city limits
• Ordinance 26-12: Amending animal code to remove enforcement responsibilities and civil penalties
• Resolution 26-11: Supporting permitting and creation of a firebreak road across BLM land from King David Road to Zero Lake Subdivision Road
• Ordinance 26-13: Removing newspaper publication requirement for public notices, moving to website, Facebook, and city hall bulletin board

5.14.26 Regular Council Meeting

The council will hold public hearings and vote on four ordinances: accepting a $21,035 grant, amending the FY26 budget by $49,551.70 for Station 9-3 feasibility, and changing mayor and deputy mayor compensation. New business includes a resolution to rezone 14.51 acres from Holding to Residential at 1488 S Kenlar Rd, adopting the FY27 fee schedule, and supporting the Alaska LNG pipeline project.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 26-06: accepting $21,035 Tier 1 grant from Rasmuson Foundation
• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 26-07: appropriating $49,551.70 from capital fund for Station 9-3 feasibility report
• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 26-08: amending mayor's compensation to require 160 hours/month
• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 26-09: establishing $200/month stipend for deputy mayor
• Resolution 26-06: rezoning 14.51 acres at 1488 S Kenlar Rd from Holding to R-1 residential

5.14.26 Regular Meeting

The body is meeting to discuss a proposed budget. The remainder of the agenda consists of alphanumeric codes.

• Proposed budget

4.9.26 Regular Meeting

The agenda for the April 9, 2026 regular meeting of Houston, Alaska contains only procedural line items (COH 1 through COH 40) with no details on specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings. This appears to be a boilerplate agenda with no substantive business to report.

4.9.26 Regular Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two ordinances: one requiring the city clerk to attend executive sessions, and another appropriating $59,672 from the capital account fund balance for design work on No Name Hill from King Arthur to Bally Shannon. The consent agenda introduces ordinances for a $21,035 grant from the Rasmuson Foundation, $49,551.70 for architectural and engineering services for a feasibility report at Station 9-3, and changes to mayor and deputy mayor compensation. New business includes resolutions accepting the FY25 audit and adopting the FY27 fee schedule, plus authorization for an agreement with the Mat-Su Borough for additional design work on King Arthur Drive.

• Public hearing: Ordinance 26-05 appropriating $59,672 for design work on No Name Hill from King Arthur to Bally Shannon
• Public hearing: Ordinance 26-04 requiring city clerk attendance at executive sessions
• Consent introduction: Ordinance 26-06 accepting $21,035 grant from Rasmuson Foundation
• Consent introduction: Ordinance 26-07 appropriating $49,551.70 for feasibility report at Station 9-3
• Consent introduction: Ordinances 26-08 and 26-09 amending mayor and deputy mayor compensation

3.16.26 Special Meeting

This special meeting will introduce Ordinance 26-05 to amend the FY2026 budget by appropriating $59,672 from the capital fund balance for design work on No Name Hill from King Arthur to Bally Shannon. Resolutions 26-02 and 26-03 will authorize Mayor Carter Cole and Deputy Mayor Jeff Brasel to act with Northrim Bank, removing Jason Kahn and Dan Lewis. The council will also discuss the city's 60th anniversary and city seal.

• Ordinance 26-05: $59,672 appropriation for No Name Hill road design from capital account
• Resolution 26-02: Establish Carter Cole as signer with Northrim Bank, remove Jason Kahn
• Resolution 26-03: Establish Jeff Brasel as signer with Northrim Bank, remove Dan Lewis
• Discussion of City of Houston's 60th anniversary and city seal

3.16.26 Special Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will consider an ordinance amending the FY2026 budget by appropriating $59,672 from the capital account fund balance for design work on No Name Hill from King Arther to Bally Shannon. They will also vote on resolutions to change authorized bank signatories at Northrim Bank, replacing council members with the mayor and deputy mayor. The meeting includes public comment periods and discussion of the city's 60th anniversary and city seal.

• ORDINANCE NO. 26-05: Amends FY2026 budget, appropriating $59,672 from capital fund balance for design work on No Name Hill
• RESOLUTION 26-02: Establishes Carter Cole to act with Northrim Bank, removing Jason Kahn
• RESOLUTION 26-03: Establishes Jeff Brasel to act with Northrim Bank, removing Dan Lewis
• Committee of the Whole: Discussion of 60th Anniversary of City of Houston and City Seal
• Consent agenda includes approval of March 12, 2026 meeting minutes

3.12.26 Regular Meeting

Mayor reported a clean federal audit for February, though it is not yet official. The city is seeking to fill vacancies after resignations from the treasurer, two planning and zoning members, and two park and rec positions. A $50,741.55 payment from the state for the 2022 August Mat-Su flood was received. A new dump truck is being outfitted in Anchorage with a scheduled completion of April 13.

• Federal audit passed with clean bill of accounting (report pending)
• Treasurer resigned; council will interview replacements
• Two Planning and Zoning Commission seats and two Park and Rec board positions open
• $50,741.55 payment received from Alaska DHSEM for 2022 Mat-Su flood event
• New international dump/plow truck being fitted with 12-yard box, completion April 13

3.12.26 Regular Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will vote on three items: Ordinance 26-03 to appropriate $14,594 for repairing a light pole on Hawk Lane, Ordinance 26-04 to amend the city clerk’s duties in the municipal code, and Resolution 26-01 to approve findings for a conditional use permit for Alaska Plastic Recovery at 11809 W. Parks Highway. A public hearing on these items is scheduled for the March 12 meeting. The agenda also includes discussion of No-Name Hill Road construction/design under New Business.

• Ordinance 26-03: Appropriation of $14,594 for repair of the light pole on Hawk Lane (insurance claim).
• Ordinance 26-04: Amendment to municipal code 2.14.050 requiring the city clerk to attend executive sessions of the council.
• Resolution 26-01: Approval of findings and recommendations for a conditional use permit for Alaska Plastic Recovery at 11809 W. Parks Highway.
• Public hearing on the above ordinances and resolution during the March 12 council meeting.
• Discussion of No-Name Hill Road construction/design under New Business.

2.19.26 Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting with only procedural items: call to order, roll call, invocation, agenda approval, and adjournment. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss human resources issues with the city attorney, which is confidential under state law.

• Executive session to discuss human resources issues with the city attorney (confidential per AS 44.62.310(c)(3))

2.12.26 Regular Meeting

The Houston City Council is scheduled to hold its regular meeting on February 12, 2026. The agenda contains 40 items, but the specific details for each item are not provided in the source text.

• COH 1 through COH 40
• Regular Meeting 2026-02-12

2.12.26 Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings to decide on protest or non-protest statements for several marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, and retail license renewals. The body will also consider budget appropriations and a conditional use permit for natural extraction.

• Public hearings for 10 marijuana license renewals, including Cold Creek Extracts, Houston Grass Station, and others
• Ordinance No. 25-30: Appropriation of $2,600.00 donation from Houston Alaska Chamber of Commerce
• Ordinance No. 26-02: Appropriation of $1,078.18 capital credit from Matanuska Electric Association
• Resolution No. 25-10: Conditional use permit for natural extraction at 12465 W. Parks Highway for Colaska Inc. dba QAP
• Ordinance No. 26-03: Appropriation of $14,594.00 insurance claim for light pole repair on Hawk Lane

1.22.26 Special Mtg

The City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on three budget-related ordinances and discuss a property tax overpayment. The session includes an executive session regarding litigation in the City of Houston v. Joseph Stanistreet case.

• Ordinance 26-01: Appropriation of $50,000 grant from Mat-Su Parks and Trails Foundation for park improvements at City Campgrounds
• Ordinance 26-02: Appropriation of $1,078.18 capital credit from Matanuska Electric Association
• Ordinance 25-29: Appropriation of $896.50 from Alaska Municipal League for tax conference attendance
• Discussion of Matanuska-Susitna Borough Property Tax overpayment
• Executive session regarding City of Houston v. Joseph Stanistreet litigation

1.22.26 Special Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on three ordinances: accepting a $50,000 grant for park improvements at the city campgrounds, appropriating a $1,078.18 capital credit from Matanuska Electric Association, and appropriating $896.50 for tax conference attendance. The council will also discuss a property tax overpayment and go into executive session regarding litigation in City of Houston v. Joseph Stanistreet.

• Ordinance 26-01: Accept $50,000 grant from Mat-Su Parks and Trails Foundation for master plan and design of park improvements at city campgrounds
• Ordinance 26-02: Amend FY2026 budget to appropriate $1,078.18 capital credit from Matanuska Electric Association
• Ordinance 25-29: Amend FY2026 budget to appropriate $896.50 from Alaska Municipal League for administrative aide's tax conference attendance
• IM No. 26-01: Discussion of Matanuska-Susitna Borough property tax overpayment
• Executive session to discuss litigation tactics in City of Houston v. Joseph Stanistreet

1.15.26 Special Council Meeting

The City Council will introduce two ordinances regarding grant funds and budget appropriations. The body will also consider a resolution for borough-provided animal care services and a commission appointment.

• Ordinance 26-01: $50,000 grant from Mat-Su Parks and Trails Foundation for city campground park improvements
• Ordinance 26-02: Budget amendment for $1,078.18 capital credit from Matanuska Electric Association
• Resolution 25-18: Authorizing Matanuska-Susitna Borough to provide areawide animal care services
• Appointment of Adam Rein to the Houston Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
• Confirmation of 2026 Regular City Council Meetings and City Holidays

1.15.26 Special Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will vote on ordinances to accept a $50,000 grant from the Mat-Su Parks and Trails Foundation for park improvements at the city campgrounds and to appropriate a $1,078.18 capital credit from Matanuska Electric Association. The council will also consider a resolution authorizing the Mat-Su Borough to provide areawide animal care services and confirm an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. The meeting includes an executive session for an employee annual review.

• Ordinance 26-01: Accept $50,000 grant from Mat-Su Parks and Trails Foundation for master plan and design phase 1 of park improvements at city campgrounds
• Ordinance 26-02: Appropriate $1,078.18 capital credit from Matanuska Electric Association to capital account
• Resolution 25-18: Authorize Matanuska-Susitna Borough to provide areawide animal care services within Houston
• Appointment of Adam Rein to Houston Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
• Executive session for annual review of employee Samantha Jones

1.8.26 Regular Meeting

The Houston City Council will consider Resolution 25-18, authorizing the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to provide areawide animal care services within the city. The meeting also includes an executive session for the annual review of employee Samantha Jones.

• Resolution 25-18: Authorizing borough to provide areawide animal care services
• Executive session for employee Samantha Jones annual review

1.8.26 CANCELLED Regular Council Meeting

The January 8, 2026 regular city council meeting was cancelled. No votes or discussions occurred on any agenda items. The agenda included proposed public hearings on marijuana license renewals, budget amendments, and committee appointments.

• Meeting cancelled
• 11 proposed statements of non-protest for marijuana facility license renewals
• 1 proposed statement of protest for Freedom Farms 49 LLC cultivation license
• Proposed ordinance to appropriate $896.60 for AML Tax Conference attendance
• Proposed ordinance to accept $50,000 grant for park improvements at city campgrounds