Valdez, AK

Ports and Harbor Commission on 2026-11-02 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Ports and Harbor Commission will meet to discuss proposed moorage relief for Valdez resident owned commercial fishing vessels related to the 2027 Prince William Sound Pink Salmon Disaster. The meeting also includes a staff report from the Ports & Harbors Director.

• Proposed moorage relief for resident owned commercial fishing vessels (2027 Prince William Sound Pink Salmon Disaster)

City Council on 2026-11-04 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting (Note Date Change Due to State General Election)

The City Council will discuss the 2027 budget for education, museums, and projects during a work session. The regular meeting includes votes on collective bargaining and infrastructure funding. The council will also consider budget amendments to accept federal grants.

• Acceptance of $5,000,000 EPA grant for sewer force main and water/sewer projects
• Acceptance of $5,500,000 Federal Bureau of Justice grant for Emergency Services Infrastructure Replacement
• Contract Amendment #1 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Baler Repairs in the amount of $45,419.00
• Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters Local 5618
• Resolution to waive solid waste fees for debris disposal at 101 Meals Avenue

City Council on 2026-11-04 5:30 PM - Budget Work Session- Education; Museum; Projects

The City Council is meeting for a work session to discuss the 2027 budget. The discussion will focus on education, the museum, and projects.

• 2027 Budget Work Session: Education, Museum, and Projects

City Council on 2026-10-29 6:00 PM - Budget Work Session- Emergency Services; Ports and Harbors; Administration

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2027 budget. The session focuses on the Emergency Services, Ports and Harbors, and Administration divisions.

• 2027 Budget review for Emergency Services
• 2027 Budget review for Ports and Harbors
• 2027 Budget review for Administration

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 holding 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 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider amendments to municipal codes regarding property taxes and general provisions. The body is also reviewing snow removal contracts and budget adjustments for medical center projects and infrastructure.

• Amendment to Providence Valdez Medical Center 2026 Capital Projects Budget for $140,729
• Resolution #26-49 to transfer $95,000 in bond proceeds to 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)
• Ordinance #26-06 to restructure Municipal Code chapters regarding property taxes

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 decisions.

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 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 conducting a work session to discuss the 2027 budget. Topics include the Fire, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Division, and projects and major maintenance.

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

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 2026-10-15 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 featuring a presentation from the City Manager. The discussion will focus on the 2027 budget overview and revenues.

• City Manager presentation on 2027 budget overview and revenues

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

The City Council is meeting for a work session to receive updates regarding child care. No transcribed minutes are taken for work sessions.

• Work session regarding child care updates

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

The City Council will vote on several budget amendments, including funding for fire department personnel and legal fees. The body is also holding public hearings on ordinances regarding property taxes and general provisions.

• Contract award with Orion Construction Inc for Child Care Center Building Renovation for $3,415,360
• Resolution #26-43 to appropriate $2,750,000 to Legal Department for legal fees
• Resolution #26-42 to accept a $684,903.30 FEMA SAFER Grant for three new fire department personnel
• Ordinance #26-06 regarding property tax chapters (First Reading and Public Hearing)
• Sale of surplus 2013 Vactor Plus 2100 Vac Truck

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 2026-10-08 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

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

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 2026-10-05 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

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. 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

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.

• 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

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 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