Anchorage Assembly Regular Meeting

The Anchorage Assembly will not grant or deny seven liquor license renewals at this meeting, acting only if the local government has waived its protest rights.

The Anchorage Assembly is expected to introduce the city's 2027 state and federal legislative requests, including Port of Alaska modernization, housing infrastructure for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, and other priority initiatives.

Public hearing on Assembly Chair Anna Brawley's proposed conditional protest of a new tourism liquor license (number 60542) for the Courtyard by Marriott Midtown hotel. Members of the public may submit written or phone testimony.

Members of the public may provide written or phone testimony on the proposed conditional protest.

Public hearing on an ordinance that would raise public intoxication from a class B to class A misdemeanor, add protections for child-frequented areas, and establish mandatory minimum jail sentences for repeat offenders and fifth-degree drug possession convictions. Residents may testify.

Public hearing on the proposed ordinance to make repeat public intoxication a class A misdemeanor. Residents may testify before the Assembly votes on the measure.

Public hearing on Ordinance AO 2026-147 to establish permanent free People Mover fares for enrolled secondary school students with valid school IDs. Members of the public may testify in person or submit written comments through the Assembly's online testimony form.

Opening of the regular meeting.

Public appearance requests period.

Public hearings on 2027 General Government Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Budget, Capital Improvement Program, Six Year Fiscal Program, Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities budgets, and Anchorage Community Development Authority budgets; also hearings on ordinances regarding civil emergency definition, candidate nominating petitions, school board district elections, election code updates, housing tax incentives, board and commission sunset reporting, property tax exemption deadlines, and candidate residency requirements.

Public hearings on ordinances authorizing Heritage Land Bank parcel transfer in Girdwood, expanding prohibitions on unsafe conduct with mandatory criminal penalties, and establishing permanent free transit fares for enrolled secondary school students.

Hearing on conditional protest regarding a New Beverage Dispensary Tourism License for Courtyard by Marriott Midtown.

Approval of 2026-2028 municipal marijuana license renewals for five establishments (Denali Fire cultivation, The Tree House AK retail, Tip Top retail, Denali Fire Extracts manufacturing, Supherb manufacturing) and authorization to waive protest to state renewals.

Confirmation of Branwen Collier's reappointment to Seat 4 of the Anchorage Child Care and Early Education Fund Board, with term expiring October 14, 2029.

Confirmation of Trevor Storrs' reappointment to Seat 5 of the Anchorage Child Care and Early Education Fund Board, with term expiring October 14, 2029.

Confirmation of Khalial Withen's reappointment to Seat 6 of the Anchorage Child Care and Early Education Fund Board, with term expiring October 14, 2029.

Confirmation of appointments of Don Krohn (APD Representative) and Richard Parry (AFD Representative) to new terms expiring 12/31/2029.

Confirmation of Jennifer Griffis's reappointment to Seat 8 of the Library Advisory Board, with term expiring October 14, 2029.

Confirmation of Randall P. Burns to Seat 3 of the Anchorage Election Commission, replacing a vacant seat. Term expires October 14, 2028.

Increase contract capacity by $150,000.00 for 2026 auction fees, for a total NTE of $275,000.00 for the current renewal period.

Consideration of extension of the management and operation agreement for the William A. Egan and Dena'ina Civic and Convention Centers through June 30, 2027, with authorization of $808,094 in Net Operating Deficit advances for the first two quarters of 2027.

Assembly consideration of approval for a cooperative purchase of one self-propelled snowblower with attachments and support services in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,046,669.03 for the Maintenance & Operations Department Street Maintenance division.

Consideration of application for transfer of ownership of package store license #5942 with package store delivery endorsement, repackaging endorsement and sampling endorsement for Gino's Liquor located at 301 Dimond Blvd. Suite C.

Consideration of license transfer application for two Oaken Keg locations in Midtown and Abbott Loop.

Consideration of renewal applications for Beverage Dispensary licenses (Darwin's Theory #987, Trophy Lounge #1697) and Restaurant/Eating Place licenses (Seoul Casa #5637, Silk #1691).

The Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will consider the license renewal application for Seoul Casa (T&C Dynasty LLC), a restaurant eating place at 601 E Dimond Blvd, Anchorage. The board will not grant or deny the application unless the local government waives its right to protest.

The Anchorage Assembly will consider confirmation of Leslie Vines' reappointment to Seat 9 on the Municipal Women's Commission, a nine-seat body that advises the mayor and Assembly on women's status in Anchorage.

The Assembly will consider whether to waive its right to protest the application filed with the Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office for the transfer of this license.

Appropriation of $610,711.00 reimbursable grant from State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services and $74,501.10 transfer from Areawide General Fund for AnchorRIDES transportation service for senior citizens.

Appropriation of $120,000 transfer from Real Estate Department operating budget to capital improvement fund for principal and interest payment on inter-fund loan for Eagle River Town Center.

Consideration of appropriation of $456,000 of Anchorage Golf Course Capital Reserve Account Revenues for HVAC replacement project in coordination with roof replacement.

Consideration of appropriating $1.5 million for Anchorage Police Department technology implementation and maintenance.

The Anchorage Assembly reads Resolution 2026-337, which appropriates $120,000 from the Real Estate Department's 2026 operating budget to the Capital Improvement Project Fund for Eagle River Town Center loan repayment.

The Anchorage Assembly reads Resolution 2026-338, which appropriates $456,000 from the Anchorage Golf Course Capital Reserve Account for HVAC replacement equipment in coordination with the ongoing roof replacement project.

Public hearing on the FY2027 operating and capital budgets for the Municipality of Anchorage and its enterprise agencies. The Assembly will close the hearings, debate amendments, and approve the budget.

Public hearing on ordinance AO 2026-137 to transfer a 3.3-acre Girdwood parcel from the Heritage Land Bank to municipal street maintenance for the Girdwood Valley Service Area. Members of the public may testify in person or submit written or phone testimony via the Public Testimony Form by 5 pm on November 16.

Ordinance amending Chapter 12.60 to allow commercial property owners who add four or more residential units for rental to access tax abatement, and amending the ordinance title to properly notice the provisions of code amended.

Public hearing on the Anchorage Assembly's conditional protest of a new beverage dispensary tourism license #60542 with restaurant and hotel motel endorsements for Courtyard by Marriott Midtown at 4960 A Street. The applicant will have an opportunity to defend their application.

$120,000 appropriation to make final payment on loan between city funds for Eagle River Town Center.

Resolution accepting $610,711 state grant for AnchorRIDES senior transportation.

$456,000 appropriation from Anchorage Golf Course capital reserve for HVAC and exhaust work during roof replacement.

$1.5 million appropriation from Anchorage Police Department IT Systems Special Tax Levy Fund for technology maintenance.

Reopened public hearing on mayor's office ordinance granting 10-year property tax break for residential portions of new or rehabilitated mixed-use buildings with at least four new units.

Proposal by Assembly Members Handeland and Goecker requiring municipal candidates to submit nominating petitions with 250 signatures for mayor and school board, 50 for Assembly candidates.

Ordinance by Assembly Members Silvers and Park broadening bans on unsafe conduct and adding mandatory minimum penalties, including raising public intoxication from class B to class A misdemeanor.

The Office of the Municipal Clerk has issued a guide for Assembly members to submit budget amendments for the FY27 fiscal year. The process requires members to submit draft amendments by November 4 for the November 6 worksession, with final amendments due by November 11 for the November 18 Assembly meeting. Submissions can be made via an online form or by emailing the Assembly Budget Analyst. Budget amendments must include detailed descriptions of the impact on public services and department operations, identify the responsible party for implementation, and define success metrics. The guide mandates that funding changes—whether increases, decreases, or net-zero adjustments—must be clearly specified, including whether the funding is one-time or recurring. If a funding source for an increase is unknown, members are instructed to use "under tax capacity" as a placeholder until the final deadline. The document outlines best practices, including coordinating with the Assembly Budget Analyst, consulting with departments on staff capacity, and verifying IGC impacts with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Members are also directed to align their proposals with existing policy documents, such as the Assembly Housing Action Plan, the Alcohol Tax Strategic Plan, and various Assembly Resolutions (AR) and Assembly Informational Memorandums (AIM) listed as reference material.

The Anchorage Assembly considers a Municipal Clerk memo to waive the city's right to protest the White Spot Cafe liquor license transfer. The city's protest right otherwise runs through Dec. 19.

Public hearing on an ordinance proposing a charter amendment to elect six of seven Anchorage School Board members by Assembly district instead of citywide. The amendment would appear on the April 6, 2027 municipal ballot if approved by two-thirds of the Assembly. Public testimony is accepted, including through the Assembly's public testimony form.

Public hearing on Ordinance AO 2026-137, which would transfer a 3.3-acre storage yard in Girdwood from the Heritage Land Bank to Street Maintenance for equipment and vehicle storage. Members of the public may testify in person or by phone.

Consent agenda item to appropriate $120,000 from the Real Estate Department's 2026 operating budget to the capital projects fund for the municipal loan repayment ($96,010 principal, $23,990 interest).

Consideration of a $98,010 amendment to raise the contract maximum to $16,234,142.35 for pre-construction advisory work on leachate evaporator and biogas upgrades at the Anchorage Regional Landfill.