​

Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, May 20, 2026 05:15 PM City Hall Chambers – 258 A Third Avenue

THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.

For residents who want to participate telephonically call: 1-800-315-6338; access code: 49401#

2ND PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE 26-02

I.Call to Order

II.Roll Call

III.Invocation/Moment of Silence

IV.Pledge of Allegiance

V.Introductions of Staff & Guests

VI.Adoption of The Agenda

VII.Adoption of Minutes

VIII.Citizen Comments

IX.Correspondence

  1. a)Letter of Interest from Renee Lincoln for LBCB/LRA

X.Unfinished Business

  1. a)ORDINANCE 26-02, "A NON-CODE ORDINANCE CORRECTING OMITTED FEES FOR CY2026."

XI.New Business

  1. a)RESOLUTION 26-20, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT FUND APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $376,112.92 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW SEWER JETTER."

  2. b)RESOLUTION 26-21, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT FUND APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $131,195.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES.  

  3. c)RESOLUTION 26-22, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT FUND APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000.00 FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT, VEHICLE REPAIR, TRAINING, FIRE HOSES, AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS."

  4. d)RESOLUTION 26-23, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, HR LEAD, AND FINANCE DIRECTOR WORKING WITH THE CITY’S BROKER, THE ALERA GROUP, TO PROVIDE THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE (“CITY”) EMPLOYEES WITH AN AFFORDABLE AND COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, PHARMACY, LIFE, AND SHORT-TERM DISABILITY PLANS FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027."

  5. e)RESOLUTION 26-24, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THEIR DESIGNEE TO PLACE AND PURCHASE ALCOHOL SUPPLIES FOR THE ARCTIC SPIRITS PACKAGE STORE FOR SHIPMENT ON THE SECOND AML BARGE OF THE SUMMER 2026 BARGE SEASON."

  6. f)RESOLUTION 26-25, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KOTZEBUE ACCEPTING THE NORTHWEST ARCTIC BOROUGH (“NWAB”) ASSEMBLY DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($150,000.00) FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES."

  7. g)Manager's Reports

    1. City Manager

    2. Holland and Hart

    3. The Mulder Company

    4. Joe Evans City Attorney

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

    6. Public Works (accept and approve Public Works Director Report)

    i. Public Works Water

    7. Police Department

    8. Fire Department

    9. Parks & Recreation

    10. Package Store

    11. Public Relations/Human Resources

    12. Planning Department

XII.Council Members Comments

Seat B: Derek Haviland-lie

Seat C: Joshua Hadley

Seat D: Kathleen Sherman

Seat E: Cory Jackson

Seat G: Johnson Greene

Seat A: Ernest Norton

Seat F: Saima Chase

Youth Representative: Vacant

XIII.Executive Session

XIV.Adjournment