Houston public meetings in 2025

12.11.25 Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings to vote on statements of protest or non-protest for 14 marijuana facility license renewals. The council will also consider an ordinance to establish a Local Improvement District (LID) for natural gas on Birch Road and S. Loon Blvd.

• Ordinance No. 25-26: Establish Birch Road & S. Loon Blvd LID for natural gas
• 12 statements of non-protest and 2 statements of protest for marijuana license renewals
• Ordinance No. 25-29: Appropriate $896.60 from Alaska Municipal League to General Fund
• Ordinance No. 25-30: Accept $2,600.00 donation from Houston Alaska Chamber of Commerce

12.11.25 Regular Council Meeting

The council unanimously tabled Ordinance 25‑26 concerning a natural‑gas LID. It also postponed Action Memorandums 25‑35 through 25‑47, which are statements on marijuana license renewals, to the January 8 2026 meeting. The meeting agenda and the consent agenda were approved without dissent.

• Tabled Ordinance 25-26 (unanimous)
• Postponed Action Memorandums 25-35 through 25-47 to Jan 8 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda (unanimous)

12.11.25 Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Houston, Alaska city council. The agenda lists 40 items labeled COH 1 through COH 40 with no further description. No substantive decisions, proposals, or public hearings are detailed. The meeting appears to be purely procedural.

• Agenda consists only of procedural line items (COH 1-40)

11.13.25 Regular Council Meeting

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It voted 5-1 to hold an executive session with the City Attorney on trial information. Council members unanimously postponed Ordinance 25-24 to a later date. The council also unanimously approved two donation ordinances, accepting $2,500 from the Houston Lions and $2,600 from the Houston Alaska Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved executive session with City Attorney (5-1)
• Postponed Ordinance 25-24 to Feb 12, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-27 to accept $2,500 donation from Houston Lions (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-28 to accept $2,600 donation from Houston Alaska Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)

11.13.25 Regular Meeting

The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

11.13.25 Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on an ordinance to add a member handbook to the municipal code and the appropriation of two donations. The meeting includes a presentation on Areawide Animal Care Services and a review of the mayor's compensated hours.

• Ordinance No. 25-24: Amending HMC Chapter 2.04 to add Section 2.04.270 City Council Member Handbook
• Ordinance No. 25-27: Accept and appropriate $2,500.00 donation from the Houston Lions
• Ordinance No. 25-28: Accept and appropriate $2,600.00 donation from the Houston Alaska Chamber of Commerce
• AM No. 25-34: Approval of compensated hours for Mayor Kahn
• Presentation by George Hays of MatSu Borough regarding Areawide Animal Care Services

10.20.25 Special Council Meeting

The City Council will hold elections for the positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor. The body will also consider resolutions regarding bank authorizations and a commission appointment.

• Election and swearing-in of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
• Resolution 25-15: Remove Dave Childs as city representative with Northrim Bank
• Resolution 25-16: Remove Carter Cole as city representative with Northrim Bank
• Resolution 25-17: Confirm appointment of Laurie Faubert to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• AM No. 25-33: Lease of office space at Fire Station 9-1 (13965 W. Armstrong Rd.) to LifeMed Alaska LLC

10.20.25 Special Council Meeting

The council elected Jason Kahn as mayor and Dan Lewis as deputy mayor. Both elections were decided by votes of 4‑3 and 5‑2 respectively. The council also unanimously approved Resolutions 25‑15, 25‑16, 25‑17 and AM No. 25‑33, and passed a 4‑3 motion overruling a conflict‑of‑interest statement while a related motion failed 3‑4.

• Elected Jason Kahn as Mayor (vote 4‑3)
• Elected Dan Lewis as Deputy Mayor (vote 5‑2)
• Approved Resolution 25‑15 unanimously
• Approved Resolution 25‑16 unanimously
• Approved Resolution 25‑17 unanimously
• Approved AM No. 25‑33 unanimously
• Motion to overrule Mayor’s conflict‑of‑interest statement passed 4‑3
• Motion to accept lawyer’s recommendation on conflict failed 3‑4

10.20.25 Special Meeting

The City Council will hold elections for Mayor and Deputy Mayor and conduct swearing-in ceremonies. The body will also consider banking authorizations and a commission appointment.

• Election and swearing-in of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
• Resolution 25-15: Remove Dave Childs as Northrim Bank signer
• Resolution 25-16: Remove Carter Cole as Northrim Bank signer
• Resolution 25-17: Appointment of Laurie Faubert to Planning and Zoning Commission
• AM 25-33: Lease of office space at Fire Station 9-1 (13965 W. Armstrong Rd.) to LifeMed Alaska LLC

10.16.25 Special Meeting

The provided agenda contains only alphanumeric codes and does not list any specific discussion items or decisions. The document is procedural boilerplate.

10.13.25 Special Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will adopt Resolution No. 25-14 to accept the certificate of canvass board results and certify the October 7, 2025 regular city election. The meeting will include a swearing‑in ceremony for newly elected council members. The agenda otherwise follows standard special‑meeting procedures.

• Resolution No. 25-14 – accept certificate of canvass board results and certify October 7, 2025 election
• Swearing‑in ceremony for newly elected council members

10.13.25 Special Meeting

The Houston City Council will vote on Resolution 25-14 to accept the Canvass Board's results and certify the October 7, 2025, regular election. The resolution confirms Jason Kahn, Callie Courtney, and Dan Lewis as winners for Council Seats E, F, and G, respectively. It also reports that Proposition H-04 (Founder's Day Holiday) passed, while Propositions H-01 (Establishing an Airport), H-02 (Sales Tax Increase), and H-03 (Matanuska Thunder Festival) failed. The meeting includes a swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected council members.

• Resolution 25-14 certifying Oct. 7 election results
• Jason Kahn elected to Council Seat E
• Callie Courtney elected to Council Seat F
• Dan Lewis elected to Council Seat G
• Proposition H-04 (Founder's Day) passed; three other propositions failed

10.13.25 Special Council Meeting

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It also approved Resolution No. 25-14, accepting the canvass board certificate and certifying the October 7, 2025 regular city election, with a unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Certified October 7, 2025 election results (unanimous)

10.9.25 Regular Council Meeting

The council will consider Ordinance No. 25-25 to accept and appropriate $50,000 from the MAT‑SU Health Foundation for a city firewood community program, with a public hearing set for October 16, 2025. It will also vote on Resolution No. 25-13 requesting the Matanuska Susitna Borough to grant area‑wide animal‑control powers. A citizen, Taunnie Boothby, will present a Hazard Mitigation Plan, and council members will review an attorney‑revised investigation report for possible public release.

• Ordinance No. 25-25: accept $50,000 from MAT‑SU Health Foundation for firewood program (public hearing Oct 16)
• Resolution No. 25-13: request Matanuska Susitna Borough to provide area‑wide animal‑control powers
• Public presentation by Taunnie Boothby on Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Consider attorney‑revised investigation report from Law Offices Birch, Horton, Bittner & Cherot for release
• Consent agenda approval (introduction of ordinances, minutes of Sep 11, 2025)

10.9.25 Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only alphanumeric codes and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. It is procedural boilerplate.

10.9.25 Regular Council Meeting

The council voted to release an attorney‑revised investigation report to the public. It approved Ordinance No. 25‑25 to appropriate $50,000 from the Mat‑Su Health Foundation for a firewood community program after amendments. It also approved Resolution No. 25‑13 requesting the Matanuska‑Susitna Borough provide area‑wide animal‑control powers.

• Released attorney‑revised investigation report to public (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑25 to appropriate $50,000 for firewood program (5 yea, 2 nay)
• Motion to postpone introduction of Ordinance No. 25‑25 failed (4 nay, 3 yea)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑13 requesting borough animal‑control powers (unanimous)

9.11.25 Regular Council Meeting

The council will hold a public hearing and vote on four ordinances that amend the municipal code, covering sales‑tax exemptions for burial services, administrative fees, fine structures, and a new penalty provision. Council members will also consider a professional service agreement with Sound Decisions for $29,668.53 and appoint Christian M. Hartley as an alternate on the Parks and Recreation Committee. Additionally, the council will review a revised investigation report from Birch, Horton, Bittner & Cherot for possible public release.

• Ordinance 25-20 – exemption of burial and cremation services from sales tax
• Ordinance 25-21 – addition of a chapter on administrative fees
• Ordinance 25-22 – removal of fines outside HMC 1.16
• Ordinance 25-23 – inclusion of codified penalty in HMC 8.07.060
• Action Memorandum 25-31 – professional service agreement with Sound Decisions for $29,668.53

9.11.25 Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances regarding sales tax exemptions for burial services, administrative fees, and penalty codification. The body will also consider a professional services contract and the appointment of a Parks and Recreation Committee alternate.

• Ordinance 25-20: Exempting burial and cremation services from local sales tax
• Ordinance 25-21: Establishing Houston administrative fees
• Action Memorandum 25-31: Professional Service Agreement with sound Decisions for $29,668.53
• Resolution 25-12: Appointing Christian M. Hartley to the Parks and Recreation Committee
• Discussion on releasing a redacted investigation report from Law Offices Birch, Horton, Bittner & Cherot

9.11.25 Regular Council Meeting

The council unanimously approved four ordinances updating tax exemptions, administrative fees, and penalty codes, and an ordinance adding a city council member handbook. They also approved a resolution appointing an alternate to the Parks & Recreation Committee, authorized a $29,668.53 professional services agreement, confirmed election official numbers, and adopted the consent agenda. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-20 (exempt burial and cremation services from sales tax) – passed unanimously
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-21 (add Chapter 1.15 on administrative fees) – passed unanimously
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-22 (remove fines outside HMC 1.16) – passed unanimously
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-23 (update penalty code to 8.07.060) – passed unanimously
• Approved Resolution No. 25-12 appointing Christian M. Hartley as alternate on Parks & Recreation Committee – passed unanimously
• Approved Action Memorandum No. 25-31 authorizing a $29,668.53 service agreement with Sound Decisions – passed unanimously
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-24 adding a City Council Member Handbook section and scheduling a work session – passed unanimously
• Approved AM No. 25-32 confirming the number of election officials for the Oct 7, 2025 election – passed unanimously

8.14.25 Regular Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances, including accepting $50,741.55 in disaster assistance funds, creating a Founders Day holiday subject to voter approval, and amending utility permit rules. They will also consider non-protest statements for renewal of marijuana and liquor licenses. In new business, they will vote on a $49,500 design contract and a mutual aid agreement. The council will then go into executive session to discuss an internal investigation regarding interference with personnel management by Council member McDonald.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-15 accepting $50,741.55 from DHS-EM for disaster assistance
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-16 creating Houston Founders Day holiday (subject to October 7 voter approval)
• Consent agenda includes Ordinance 25-20 exempting burial/cremation services from local sales tax
• New Business: Authorize $49,500 professional service agreement with Corvus Design Inc.
• Executive session on internal investigation into Council member McDonald's alleged interference with personnel management

8.14.25 Regular Council Meeting

The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 25-15 to appropriate $50,741.55 from administrative allowances. It also unanimously tabled Ordinance No. 25-16 that would create a new city holiday. Additional actions included approval of a utility‑permit amendment, a $49,500 professional service agreement, and a revised fire‑mutual‑aid agreement.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-15 appropriating $50,741.55 (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 25-16 (holiday) (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-17 utility permit amendment (unanimous)
• Approved AM No. 25-26 professional service agreement $49,500 (6 Yea, 1 Inaudible)
• Approved AM No. 25-30 revised mutual‑aid agreement (6 Yea, 1 Inaudible)
• Amended consent agenda to move hearing dates for Ordinances 25-20‑23 to Sep 11 (unanimous)
• Motion to enter executive session failed (4 Nay, 2 Yea, 1 Inaudible)
• Motion to hold executive session publicly passed unanimously

08.14.25 Regular Meeting

This regular meeting agenda contains only numbered placeholder lines (COH 1 through COH 40) with no descriptions of any decisions or discussions. The agenda is purely procedural or administrative in nature.

7.10.25 Regular Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will consider several items, including three new ordinances, a fee schedule, and appointments. The most significant action is Ordinance 25-15, which would accept and appropriate $50,741.55 from the city’s administrative allowances. Additional business includes confirming a new public works director, adopting a legislative properties program for fiscal years 2026‑2032, and authorizing a financial audit agreement.

• Ordinance 25-15 – appropriate $50,741.55 from administrative allowances
• Ordinance 25-16 – declare third Saturday in August as Houston Founder’s Day holiday
• Ordinance 25-17 – amend utility permit application requirements
• Resolution 25-07 – confirm appointment of Melissa Sonnek as Public Works Director
• Resolution 25-08 – adopt legislative properties program for FY 2026‑2032 capital improvement

7.10.25 Regular Meeting

The agenda for the Houston, Alaska Regular Meeting on July 10, 2025 lists 40 items (COH 1 through COH 40) but provides no descriptions or details. This appears to be only procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions identified.

• Only numbered items COH 1 to COH 40 without content

7.10.25 Regular Council Meeting

Council approved the legislative properties for the 2026‑2032 Capital Improvement Program, adopting the associated budget unanimously. They confirmed Melissa Sonnek as Public Works Director and Randi Madison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. The council also approved the FY 2026 fee schedule, authorized a city‑finance audit, and sent Ordinance 25‑18 back to Planning & Zoning for review, setting public hearings for several ordinances on August 14, 2025.

• Adopted legislative properties for FY 2026‑2032 Capital Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Confirmed Melissa Sonnek as Public Works Director (amended motion passed unanimously)
• Confirmed Randi Madison to Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Seat E (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 fee schedule (AM No. 25‑17) (unanimous)
• Authorized audit agreement with Altman, Rogers & Co (AM No. 25‑18) (unanimous)
• Sent Ordinance 25‑18 back to Planning & Zoning and scheduled public hearing (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Ordinance 25‑15 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Ordinance 25‑16 (unanimous)

6.12.25 Regular Council Meeting

The council will hold public hearings on eight ordinances, including one that would ask voters to raise the city sales tax from 2% to 4% for five years starting January 2026, with revenue dedicated to road improvements. Other ordinances revise election procedures, reassign finance duties, establish alternate commission seats, update animal control appeals, and propose a city holiday for the Matanuska Thunder Festival. The council also considers selling a city-owned log cabin, purchasing a skid steer loader with a USDA grant, and approving the FY2026 fee schedule.

• Ordinance 25-11 proposes a sales tax increase from 2% to 4% for five years, subject to voter approval, to fund road improvements.
• Ordinance 25-13 accepts a $15,000 AARP Community Challenge Grant for improving public places for older adults.
• Ordinance 25-14 accepts a $50,000 grant from Mat-Su Parks and Trails Foundation for park improvements at city campgrounds.
• Resolution 25-03 authorizes the mayor to negotiate the sale of the city-owned log cabin.
• AM No. 25-16 authorizes purchase of a skid steer loader from Craig Taylor for $23,206.79 with remaining funds from a USDA grant.

6.12.25 Regular Meeting

The Houston City Council agenda for June 12, 2025, lists 40 items (COH 1 through COH 40) but provides no descriptions of any business. This indicates the meeting will cover only routine procedural matters without substantive decisions or discussions. No ordinances, public hearings, contracts, or other actionable items are detailed.

• Agenda consists of 40 placeholder items (COH 1-40) with no details on any decisions or proposals.

6.12.25 Regular Council Meeting

The council adopted Ordinance No. 25-11, raising the city sales tax from 2% to 4% for five years to fund the road improvement plan. Several other ordinances were approved, including updates to election procedures, city clerk and treasurer duties, animal‑control provisions, and the addition of alternate commission members. The council also accepted two grant appropriations and authorized the purchase of a skid‑steer loader. A resolution to sell the city‑owned log cabin was approved.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-11 to raise sales tax to 4% for five years (5 Yea, 2 Nay)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-04 revising election procedures (4 Yea, 2 Nay)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-08 amending city clerk, treasurer and tax duties (4 Yea, 2 Nay)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-09 adding alternate members to city commissions (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-10 updating animal control board provisions (6 Yea, 1 Nay)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-13 accepting a $15,000 AARP grant for inclusive public places (unanimous)
• Approved AM No. 25-16 to purchase a skid steer loader for $23,206.79 with USDA grant match (5 Yea, 2 Nay)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-03 authorizing sale of the city‑owned log cabin (6 Yea, 1 Nay)

5.30.25 Special Council Meeting

The City Council will introduce two ordinances accepting grants: one from AARP for $15,000 to improve public places for older adults, and one from the Mat-Su Parks and Trails Foundation for $50,000 for park improvements at city campgrounds. Public hearings for both are set for June 12, 2025. The council will also consider authorizing the mayor to sign an agreement with Acrisure for a change in employee medical insurance.

• Introduction of Ordinance 25-13: $15,000 AARP Community Challenge Grant for inclusivity for older adults
• Introduction of Ordinance 25-14: $50,000 Mat-Su Parks and Trails Foundation grant for park improvements at city campgrounds
• AM No. 25-15: Authorizing mayor to sign agreement with Acrisure for medical insurance change
• Public hearing set for June 12, 2025, on both ordinances

5.30.25 Special Council Meeting

The council introduced Ordinance No. 25-13 to accept a $15,000 AARP Community Challenge grant and Ordinance No. 25-14 to accept a $50,000 Mat‑Su Parks and Trails Foundation grant, setting a public hearing for June 12, 2025. Both ordinances were approved by a 4‑yea, 2‑nay vote. The agenda was also approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 25-13 accepting $15,000 AARP grant (4 Yea, 2 Nay)
• Approved Ordinance 25-14 accepting $50,000 Mat‑Su Parks grant (4 Yea, 2 Nay)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Moved items off consent agenda adding New Business (4 Yea, 2 Nay)

5.30.25 Special Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will introduce two ordinances accepting grants: a $15,000 AARP Community Challenge grant for improving public places for older adults, and a $50,000 Mat-Su Parks and Trails Foundation grant for master plan and design of park improvements at the city campgrounds. A public hearing is set for June 12, 2025. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Ordinance 25-13: Accept $15,000 AARP Community Challenge grant for inclusive improvements for older adults
• Ordinance 25-14: Accept $50,000 Mat-Su Parks and Trails Foundation grant for park improvements at city campgrounds
• Public hearing on both ordinances set for June 12, 2025

5.30.25 Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to introduce two ordinances regarding grant appropriations and a medical insurance change. Public hearings for the ordinances are scheduled for June 12, 2025.

• Ordinance No. 25-13: $15,000 AARP Community Challenge Grant for public place improvements
• Ordinance No. 25-14: $50,000 Mat-Su Parks and Trails Foundation grant for city campgrounds park improvements
• AM No. 25-15: Authorization for Mayor to sign agreement with Acrisure insurance for employee medical insurance

5.14.25 Special Council Meeting

The council voted 5‑1 to approve Resolution No. 25‑04 authorizing the city to sign an easement agreement with TPA IV, LLC. A motion to postpone Ordinance No. 25‑11 and set its public hearing for June 12, 2025 also passed 5‑1. Council members introduced Ordinance No. 25‑12 and then voted 5‑1 to table it permanently. The animal‑control classification appeal was decided with a 6‑0 vote to deem the animal vicious and order it put down.

• Approved Resolution No. 25‑04 easement agreement (5 Yea, 1 Nay‑McDonald)
• Postponed introduction of Ordinance No. 25‑11 and set hearing for June 12, 2025 (5 Yea, 1 Nay‑McDonald)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 25‑12 then tabled it permanently (5 Yea, 1 Nay‑McDonald)
• Animal‑control appeal: determined animal vicious, order to put down (6 Yea, 0 Nay)

05.14.25 Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the potential purchase of a property for city use. The council will review the property's suitability and consider the financial impact of the acquisition.

• Discussion of property purchase for city use

5.14.25 Special Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will hold a special meeting to consider several items. A public hearing will address an animal control classification appeal. The council will introduce two ordinances, including one that would raise the sales tax from 2% to 4% for five years to fund a road‑improvement plan, and another creating a city holiday for Matanuska Thunder Funk. A resolution will approve an easement agreement with TPA IV, LLC.

• Public hearing on Houston Animal Control Classification Appeal
• Ordinance No. 25-11: increase sales tax from 2% to 4% for five years starting Jan 1 2026, revenue earmarked for road improvement plan
• Ordinance No. 25-12: add a city holiday for Matanuska Thunder Funk
• Resolution No. 25-04: approve execution of easement agreement with TPA IV, LLC
• Consent agenda items (subject to removal and separate consideration)

5.8.25 Regular Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will hold public hearings and take action on three ordinances: Election code amendments (25-04), a proposal to establish an airport named after Terry Fouts subject to voter approval (25-05), and the annual budget for FY2025-2026 with a capital improvement plan (25-06). The consent agenda introduces four ordinances related to audit compliance, finance duties, commission alternates, and animal control appeals. New business items include an appointment, a risk agreement, a marijuana cultivation facility notice, and a resolution to sell the city-owned log cabin.

• Ordinance 25-06: Adoption of FY2025-2026 annual budget and capital improvement plan for 2026-2032
• Ordinance 25-05: Subject to voter approval, establish an airport within 5-10 years named after Terry Fouts
• Ordinance 25-04: Amendments to election code streamlining deadlines, notice, and procedures
• Resolution 25-03: Authorizing mayor to advertise and negotiate sale of city-owned log cabin
• New Business: Notice of application for new marijuana cultivation facility by Alaska Tasty Cannabis LLC

5.8.25 Regular Council Meeting

The council adopted the annual budget for fiscal year July 1 2025 – June 30 2026, passing Ordinance 25‑06 with a 5‑2 vote. It also approved the airport development ordinance (25‑05) and a series of amendments to election procedures (Ordinance 25‑04) unanimously, while postponing a marijuana cultivation facility application and permanently tabling a grant‑compliance ordinance.

• Approved Ordinance 25-06 (annual budget FY 2025‑2026) – 5 Yea, 2 Nay
• Approved Ordinance 25-05 establishing a future airport – passed unanimously
• Adopted multiple amendments to Ordinance 25-04 (election procedures) – all passed unanimously; one amendment passed 6 Yea, 1 Nay; another failed 5 Nay, 2 Yea
• Approved appointment of Jerry Ring to the Parks & Recreation Commission – unanimous
• Approved AM No. 25-13 authorizing the mayor to sign agreement with Alaska Public Risk Alliance – unanimous
• Postponed AM No. 25-14 marijuana cultivation facility application to June 12, 2025 – 5 Yea, 2 Nay
• Approved Resolution 25-03 authorizing sale of city‑owned log cabin – unanimous
• Permanently tabled Ordinance 25-07 (grant expenditure compliance) – unanimous

05.08.25 Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural alphanumeric codes. There are no specific discussion items, decisions, or proposals listed in the record.

4.10.25 Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on amending the 2025 budget to accept $175,000 from Towerpoint. The council will also introduce ordinances regarding election procedures, a proposed new airport, and the FY 2025-2026 annual budget.

• Ordinance 25-03: Appropriating $20,000 to General Account 01 and $155,000 to Capital Fund 02 from Towerpoint
• Ordinance 25-05: Proposal to establish an airport named after Terry Fouts, subject to voter approval
• Ordinance 25-06: Adoption of the annual budget for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026, and 6-year Capital Improvement Plan
• AM No. 25-10: MOA with Mat-Su Borough for reconstruction of King Arthur Dr.
• AM No. 25-08 and 25-09: Statements of Non-Protest for marijuana facility licenses for Tundra Gold Corporation and Kine Co. LLC

4.10.25 Regular Council Meeting

The council adopted Ordinance No. 25‑06, approving the annual budget and a six‑year capital improvement plan. It also approved a $175,000 appropriation from Towerpoint (Ordinance 25‑03) and several administrative motions, including non‑protest statements for two marijuana facilities and an easement agreement with Towerpoint. The consent agenda and related motions passed unanimously, and a public hearing for pending ordinances was scheduled for May 8, 2025.

• Approved Ordinance 25‑06 (annual budget & CIP) – passed unanimously
• Approved Ordinance 25‑03 appropriating $175,000 from Towerpoint – 6 Yea, 1 Nay
• Approved AM 25‑07 easement agreement with Towerpoint – 6 Yea, 1 Nay
• Approved AM 25‑08 non‑protest for new marijuana concentrate facility – 6 Yea, 1 Nay
• Approved AM 25‑09 non‑protest for renewal of marijuana cultivation license – passed unanimously
• Approved Resolution 25‑02 accepting FY 2024 financial statement – passed unanimously
• Approved AM 25‑10 MOA with Mat‑Su Borough for King Arthur Dr. reconstruction – passed unanimously
• Approved AM 25‑11 renewal of fleet maintenance contract with Mat‑Su Borough – passed unanimously

4.10.25 Regular Meeting

This agenda contains only numbered placeholder entries (COH 1 through COH 40) with no described items, votes, or discussions. It is entirely procedural boilerplate.

3.13.25 Regular Meeting

The agenda for the March 13, 2025 regular meeting of Houston, Alaska lists 40 numbered line items (COH 1 through COH 40) with no descriptions, decisions, or specific topics. The agenda is only procedural boilerplate and provides no substantive information for residents.

3.13.25 Regular Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 25-02 to accept a $9,900 fire capacity grant. Under consent agenda, they will introduce Ordinance 25-03 to accept $175,000 from Towerpoint. New business includes a notice of appeal against the city attorney's legal opinion on a ballot initiative, and two authorizing motions: a $255,000 purchase agreement with Towerpoint and a contract with Birch Horton Bittner and Cherot for a special personnel investigation.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-02: accepting $9,900 Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant for Houston Fire Department
• Introduction of Ordinance 25-03: accepting and appropriating $175,000 from Towerpoint to general and capital funds
• Notice of appeal against city attorney's opinion that a ballot initiative is unconstitutional
• AM No. 25-05: Authorizing mayor to sign $255,000 purchase agreement with Towerpoint (initial $175,000 lump sum plus five $16,000 annual payments)
• AM No. 25-06: Authorizing mayor to sign agreement with Birch Horton Bittner and Cherot for hourly-rate special investigation into personnel matters

2.13.25 Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on transferring opioid settlement fund authority to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and a marijuana cultivation license renewal. The body will also consider a cybersecurity agreement and a budget amendment for fire department grant funds.

• Ordinance 25-01: Transfer of power to Matanuska-Susitna Borough to expend National Opioid Settlement Agreements funds
• AM 25-04: Statement of Non-Protest for Gold Leaf Farms (Coopalation LLC) marijuana cultivation license renewal
• AM 25-03: $72,444.57 agreement with NetBusters Solutions for city-wide IT cybersecurity upgrades
• Ordinance 25-02: Appropriation of $9,900.00 from Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant to Houston Fire Department
• Resolution 25-01: Alternative allocation method for FY25 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program

2.13.25 Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider authorizing a $72,444.57 agreement with NetBusters Solutions for citywide cybersecurity upgrades, and adopt a resolution changing how shared fisheries business tax funds are allocated in the Cook Inlet area. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on liability avoidance.

• AM No. 25-03: Authorize mayor to sign $72,444.57 contract with NetBusters Solutions for cybersecurity labor, hardware, and software upgrades citywide
• Resolution 25-01: Adopt alternative allocation method for FY25 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program in FMA 14 (Cook Inlet Area)
• Executive session with city attorney on legal liability avoidance (attorney-client privilege)

1.29.25 Special Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two non-protest statements for renewal of marijuana cultivation and manufacturing licenses held by Cold Creek entities. The council will also introduce Ordinance 25-01, which would amend city code to allow the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to expend national opioid settlement funds. An executive session is scheduled for an employee annual review.

• AM No. 25-01: Statement of Non-Protest for renewal of Standard Marijuana Cultivation Facility #28795 (Cold Creek Gardens LLC)
• AM No. 25-02: Statement of Non-Protest for renewal of Marijuana Product Manufacturing Facility License #15594 (Cold Creek Extracts LLC)
• ORDINANCE NO. 25-01: Amending Title 1 to enact Chapter 1.18 Transfer of Power to permit Mat-Su Borough to spend national opioid settlement funds
• Introduction of ordinances with public hearing set for February 13, 2025
• Executive session for employee Samantha Jones annual review

1.29.25 Special Meeting

The provided agenda consists of a list of items labeled COH 1 through COH 40 without descriptions. There are no specific actions, proposals, or discussion topics detailed in the text.

1.9.25 Regular Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will hold public hearings and vote on statements of non-protest for renewal of two marijuana licenses held by Cold Creek Gardens LLC and Cold Creek Extracts LLC. Under unfinished business, the council will vote on Resolution 24-11(R) to accept a land location chosen by the Airport Committee for a future municipal airport. An executive session is scheduled for an annual employee performance review of Samantha Jones.

• Public hearing and vote on AM No. 25-01: Statement of Non-Protest for renewal of Standard Marijuana Cultivation Facility #28795 (Cold Creek Gardens LLC)
• Public hearing and vote on AM No. 25-02: Statement of Non-Protest for renewal of Marijuana Product Manufacturing Facility License #15594 (Cold Creek Extracts LLC)
• Resolution 24-11(R): Accepting the land location chosen by the Airport Committee for a future municipal airport
• Consent agenda includes introduction of ordinances and approval of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Executive session for annual review of employee Samantha Jones

1.9.25 Regular Meeting

The agenda consists solely of 40 numbered items (COH 1 through COH 40) with no descriptions, indicating only procedural or boilerplate business. No decisions or discussions on specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are detailed.