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Anchorage City Council: votes and actions from the April 13 meeting
Summary
The council approved a presiding officer, accepted minutes, approved a setback variance for 11704 Little Lane, waived an alcohol license fee for Spring Fling, authorized a historic‑preservation proclamation, repealed an outdated executive order, and conducted a first reading of the 2026 tax rate ordinance.
At its April 13, 2026 meeting the Anchorage City Council handled routine business, several unanimous motions and one administrative appeal.
The council unanimously approved naming Hunter Wilson as presiding officer for the meeting, accepted the March 9 regular meeting minutes, and later adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
Land‑use action: the council granted a side‑setback variance for Jonathan Tarter at 11704 Little Lane to allow a 7‑foot side setback for a detached garage where the code requires 15 feet. Diane Cook moved to approve the variance; Karin Tyrer seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Finance and taxes: Diane Cook conducted the first reading of the 2026 tax rate ordinance, which sets the City of Anchorage tax rate for tax year 2025–2026 at $0.318 per $100 of assessed value and provides a 5% discount for payments made on or before May 31, 2026. Major noted a compensating tax‑rate public meeting was required and that the earlier presentation had only one councilmember (Bill Wetherton) in attendance along with staff.
Events and proclamations: The council unanimously waived the Anchorage alcohol license fee for the Anchorage Civic Club’s Spring Fling at Wagner Park on April 26. The council also authorized Mayor Ramsey to sign a proclamation declaring May as National Historic Preservation Month in Anchorage.
Governance: City Attorney Richard Edwards recommended repealing Executive Order 1, Series 2013, which delegated executive functions in the event the mayor could not perform duties. Karin Tyrer moved to repeal the order; Hunter Wilson seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Other items: Police Chief Dean Hayes reported police training and that he has applied for a grant to cover half the cost of replacing officer body cameras over a five‑year replacement schedule. The Forestry Board reported a successful Arbor Day and a planned Ridge Road beautification project. School Board member Nancy Lynne Walters reported that the superintendent is doing well and that overall test scores are good.
No executive session was held. The council scheduled no additional votes at the meeting; staff follow‑up items were identified for forestry enforcement notifications.
