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Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, October 15, 2026 05:15 PM City Hall Chambers – 258 A Third Avenue

THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.

For citizens who want to participate telephonically

Call: 1-800-315-6338          Access Code: 49401#

I.Call to Order

II.Roll Call

III.Invocation / Moment of Silence

IV.Pledge of Allegiance

V.Introduction of Staff & Guests

VI.Adoption of The Agenda

VII.Adoption of Minutes

  1. a)Meeting Minutes for September 17, 2026

  2. b)Meeting Minutes for September 30, 2026

VIII.Citizen Comments

IX.Certification / Canvass of October 6, 2026 Election Results

  1. a)RESOLUTION 26-40, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE, ALASKA CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION."

X.Swear In of Newly Elected Council Members

  1. a)Oath of Office for Ernest Norton - Seat A

  2. b)Oath of Office for Derek Haviland-Lie - Seat B

  3. c)Oath of Office for Cory Jackson - Seat C

  4. d)Oath of Office for Ginger Douglas - Seat E

XI.Reorganize City Council

XII.New Business

  1. a)New Teleconference Line for the 1st and 3rd Thursday Regular City Council Meetings.

  2. b)RESOLUTION 26-41, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE NORTHWEST ARCTIC BOROUGH VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF CRACK SEALING EQUIPMENT FOR CITY ROAD MAINTENANCE."

  3. c)RESOLUTION 26-42, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE AUTHORIZING THE FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT A VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT FUND APPLICATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE BOAT FOR FLOOD PREPAREDNESS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE."

  4. d)RESOLUTION 26-43, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE SECOND SOLICITATION OF THE
    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM."

  5. e)RESOLUTION 26-44, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE IN SUPPORT OF OPT-IN NORTHWEST ARCTIC AND REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE NORTHWEST ARCTIC REGION."

  6. f)Manager's Reports

    1. City Manager

    2. Holland and Hart

    3. The Mulder Company

    4. City Attorney - Joe Evans

    5. Finance Director (accept and approve Finance Directors Report)

    6. Public Works

    6a. Public Works Water (accept and approve Public Works Reports)

    7. Police Department

    8. Fire Department

    9. Parks & Recreation

    10. Package Store

    11. Public Relations/Human Resources

    12. Planning Department

XIII.Council Members Comments

Seat A: Ernest Norton

Seat B: Derek Haviland-Lie

Seat C: Cory Jackson

Seat D: Kathleen Sherman

Seat E: Ginger Douglas

Seat F: Saima Chase

Seat G: Johnson Greene

Youth Representative: Vacant

XIV.Executive Session

XV.Adjournment