Houston public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12.18.23 Rescheduled Regular Meeting
The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding tax foreclosed land and budget appropriations. The meeting also includes several statements of non-protest or protest for marijuana manufacturing and cultivation facilities.
- Ordinance 23-23: Retention of a tax foreclosed parcel at Enchanted Forrest Block 16 Lot 013
- Ordinance 23-24: Appropriation of $15,336.64 from the Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association
- Ordinance 23-25: Appropriation of $38,000.00 from the Public Works Auction
- Ordinance 23-26: Appropriation of $5,885.00 from the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
- Statements regarding multiple marijuana manufacturing and cultivation facility renewals
December 14, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
The Houston City Council will consider several budget amendments involving funds from the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association, and a public works auction. The council will also vote on retaining a tax foreclosed parcel at Enchanted Forrest for public use and review statements regarding marijuana facility renewals.
- Ordinance 23-23: Approving retention of a tax foreclosed parcel at Enchanted Forrest for public purpose
- Ordinance 23-26: Amending FY 2024 budget to accept $5,885.00 from Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
- Ordinance 23-24: Amending FY 2024 budget to accept $15,336.64 from Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association
- Ordinance 23-25: Amending FY 2024 budget to accept $38,000.00 from Public Works Auction
- Action Memorandum 23-46: Statement of protest for renewal of Kine Co. LLC marijuana cultivation facility
12.14.23 Regular Meeting
The provided document consists of a series of alphanumeric placeholders. No specific business items, topics, or decisions are listed for this meeting.
November 16, 2023 Special Council Meeting
The City Council will consider a conditional use permit for a meteorological tower at 15158 W Millers Reach Road. The meeting also includes discussion of the FY24 fee schedule and participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program.
- Conditional Use Permit for a meteorological tower at 15158 W Millers Reach Road
- Approval of the Fee Schedule for FY24
- Participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program
11.16.23 Special Meeting
The Houston City Council will consider a permit for a 164-foot meteorological tower at 15158 W Millers Reach Road to collect wind farm data. The council is also scheduled to review the FY24 fee schedule and authorize participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program.
- Conditional Use Permit for a meteorological tower at 15158 W Millers Reach Road
- Approval of the FY24 Fee Schedule
- Authorization to participate in the Community Development Block Grant Program
November 9, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
The Council will consider several budget amendments involving state disaster funds, insurance associations, and public works auctions. Additionally, the Parks and Recreation Commission has submitted recommendations regarding community development grants and new tiered annual park passes.
- Ordinance 23-22: Amending FY2024 budget for State of Alaska disaster funds (AK-22-288)
- Ordinance 23-24: Amending FY2024 budget to accept $15,333.64 from Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association
- Ordinance 23-25: Amending FY2024 budget to accept $38,000.00 from the Public Works Auction
- Resolution 23-PARC-06: Participation in Community Development Block Grant Program
- Resolution 23-PARC-05: Creation of tiered annual passes for city parks and trails
11.9.23 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several financial updates including budget appropriations from insurance and public works auctions. The Parks and Recreation Commission is also recommending the creation of tiered annual passes for city parks, trails, and camping.
- Resolution 23-PARC-05: Recommendation to create $30 day parking, $60 campground, or $75 recreation annual passes
- Resolution 23-PARC-06: Recommendation to participate in the $40,000 Community Development Block Grant Program
- Ordinance 23-22: Budget amendment for State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management disaster funds
- Ordinance 23-24: Budget amendment to appropriate $15,333.64 from the Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association
- Ordinance 23-25: Budget amendment to appropriate $38,000.00 from a Public Works Auction
October 16th, 2023 Special City Council Meeting
The Houston City Council will conduct elections for the positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor, including nominations and swearing-in ceremonies. The council will also consider Resolution 23-27 to close the Covid Account at Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union.
- Election and swearing-in of Mayor
- Election and swearing-in of Deputy Mayor
- Resolution 23-27 to close the Covid Account with Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union
October 19th, 2023 Work Session
The Houston City Council will hold a work session to discuss floodplain areas and retirement options for city employees. The council will also address Mat-Su Borough annual calculations for property tax exemptions. Per city code, no votes or decisions are made during this work session.
- Discussion of Houston Floodplain Areas
- Retirement options for City of Houston employees
- Mat-Su Borough annual calculation on property tax exemptions
May 11th, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
The council will hold public hearings on budget amendments for fire department grants, a new dump truck, and utility infrastructure projects. They will also introduce ordinances regarding marijuana license limits and the FY2024 annual budget. A resolution for trail and boat launch improvements is also scheduled for discussion.
- Ordinance 23-07: $80,214.35 appropriation for a 2007 international dump truck and shipping
- Ordinance 23-08: $34,000 grant appropriation for utility infrastructure projects
- Ordinance 23-10: Introduction of marijuana establishment license limits
- Resolution 23-11: Partnership with Susitna Rotary for trail and boat launch improvements
- AM 23-20: Re-appointment of Levesque Law Group, LLC as city legal counsel
April 13th, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
The council will consider ordinances regarding budget amendments for fire department grants and natural gas utility projects. The agenda also includes public hearings on marijuana cultivation licenses and a discussion on retail license caps.
- Appointment of David Johnson to the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Non-protest statements for marijuana cultivation license transfers and renewals
- Ordinance to purchase a 2007 International Dump Truck with plow and sander for $78,013
- Budget amendments for natural gas utility projects using grant funds
- Discussion on retail marijuana license caps
March 23rd, 2023 Special Council Meeting
The Houston City Council will consider an action memorandum to authorize the Mayor to sign a purchase agreement for road maintenance equipment. This item involves the capital purchase of a 2007 International dump truck with plow.
- Purchase agreement for a 2007 International Dump Truck with Plow
March 9th, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
The Houston City Council will hold public hearings on several marijuana business license renewals and a budget amendment for public works equipment. The agenda also includes discussions regarding regional transportation connectivity and noise control ordinances.
- Budget amendment of $10,295.80 for a new 4 cubic yard commercial road sander
- Public hearings for various marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, and retail license renewals
- Proposed amendments to municipal financial and purchasing policies
- Introduction of an ordinance to amend noise control specifications
- Resolution supporting the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension and Knik Arm Crossing
February 9th, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the appropriation of $300,000 to the reserve account. The agenda also includes introducing ordinances for a new road sander and updates to municipal financial policies. Additionally, council members will address unfinished business regarding an audit review.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 23-01 to appropriate $300,000 to the reserve account
- Introduction of Ordinance 23-03 to purchase a new 4 cubic yard commercial road sander for $10,295.80
- Introduction of Ordinance 23-04 regarding municipal financial and purchasing policies
- Discussion of Ordinance 22-15 for a $70,000 audit review by Altman, Rogers & Co
- Resolution 23-04 to establish an Ad-Hoc Burn Barrel Advisory Committee
February 7th, 2023 Special City Council Meeting
The Council will discuss entering an executive session with the City Attorney regarding a confidential case involving a former employee. Additionally, the Council will consider Ordinance 22-15 to appropriate $70,000 from reserves for a financial audit by Altman, Rogers & Co. This audit follows the resignations of three city financial officers.
- Motion for executive session regarding a confidential case involving a former employee
- Ordinance 22-15: $70,000 budget appropriation for an extended audit by Altman, Rogers & Co