Wasilla, AK

City Council Regular

Planning Commission Regular

City Council Special - 14 Oct 2026 - Certification of the Election Results from the Regular Election

Airport Advisory Commission Regular

City Council Regular

Planning Commission Regular

City Council Regular

Planning Commission Regular

City Council Special - 16 Nov 2026 - TENTATIVE - Certification of the Election Results from the Mayoral Runoff Election.

Parks and Recreation Commission

Airport Advisory Commission Regular

City Council Regular

Planning Commission Regular

Planning Commission Regular

City Council Regular

Airport Advisory Commission Regular

Planning Commission Regular - 29 Dec 2026 (Canceled)*

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the FY2027 budget by accepting $569,600 from a Matanuska-Susitna Borough dispatch contract change order to fund two new MatCom positions. The council will also discuss the 2026 Wasilla Municipal Airport Master Plan and consider introducing an ordinance to adopt it. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a Parks and Recreation Commission minutes report.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 26-17: accept $569,600 from Mat-Su Borough dispatch contract (E911 and Dispatch Services, Contract No. 16-100P, Change Order 3) to add two full-time MatCom positions (Fire/EMS call taker and dispatcher)
• Committee of the Whole discussion on the 2026 Wasilla Municipal Airport Master Plan
• Introduction of Ordinance 26-18 to adopt the 2026 Wasilla Municipal Airport Master Plan, recommended for public hearing on October 12, 2026
• Parks and Recreation Commission minutes from September 9, 2026

Planning Commission Regular

The Wasilla Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with reports, public comment, and approval of prior minutes. The main new business items are discussions on updating the Roads Master Plan and the Parks and Trails Master Plan, both listed as legislative recommendations/actions. The agenda also includes a monthly update on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and a presentation from a local high school art class on a design contest.

• Roads Master Plan Update Discussion
• Parks and Trails Master Plan Update Discussion
• 2045 Comprehensive Plan Monthly Update (DOWL consultant report)
• WHS Art Class Presentation: Wasilla 2045 Design Contest
• Approval of August 11 and September 8, 2026 meeting minutes

Airport Advisory Commission Regular

City Council Regular

The City Council will review several budget amendments, including funding for sex offender compliance and MatCom dispatch positions. The meeting also includes discussions on a new airport master plan and various service contracts.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 26-16: $16,275 for USMS sex offender compliance verification
• Proposed budget amendment for $569,600 to add two full-time MatCom dispatch positions
• Proposed adoption of the 2026 Wasilla Municipal Airport Master Plan
• Resolution 26-50: $1,231,156 contract with Motorola Solutions for dispatch consoles
• Resolution 26-52: $498,732.50 contract for the E. Glenwood Avenue Railroad Crossing Project

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Wasilla Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and public comments. The main new business is an informational memorandum about supporting the Mat-Su Softball Association's improvements to the Bumpus Recreation Area. The commission will also hear staff reports and comments.

• Informational memorandum on supporting Mat-Su Softball Association Bumpus Recreation Area improvements
• Approval of May 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comments (3 minutes per person)
• Next meeting scheduled for November 18, 2026

Planning Commission Regular

The Wasilla Planning Commission will meet on September 8, 2026, to discuss updates to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan, the Roads Master Plan, and the Parks and Trails Master Plan. The meeting will also include discussions on legislative priorities for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, as outlined in Resolution Serial No. 26-10.

• Legislative Priorities FY 2027/2028 Discussion (Resolution Serial No. 26-10)
• Roads Master Plan Update Discussion (City of Wasilla Official Streets & Highway Plan FY 2005 - 2025)
• Parks and Trails Master Plan Update Discussion (City of Wasilla Parks and Trails Master Plan 2011)
• 2045 Comprehensive Plan Monthly Update (Acting City Planner report)
• Permits and Licenses Issued: August 5, 2026 - September 1, 2026 (Permits Issued 08052026_09012026) 87-88

CANCELED Planning Commission Regular

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a $43,903.25 contract for financial budgeting software, a $87,410 state grant for an after-hours emergency answering point, and a $403,115 grant for a DPS call taker. They will also introduce an ordinance to accept up to $16,275 from the U.S. Marshals Service for sex offender compliance verification. A presentation on sales tax regulations and exemptions is scheduled, and a resolution on transportation projects was postponed from the previous meeting.

• Resolution 26-47: $43,903.25 contract with ClearGov/Gravity for budgeting software
• Resolution 26-48: $87,410 grant from Alaska Division of Homeland Security for after-hours answering point
• Resolution 26-49: $403,115 grant from Matanuska Susitna Borough for DPS call taker
• Ordinance 26-16: Accepting up to $16,275 from U.S. Marshals for sex offender compliance verification
• Resolution 26-46: Approving transportation projects for MVP 2027-2030 TIP (postponed from Aug. 10)

Airport Advisory Commission Regular

The Wasilla Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss updates on a proposed 5,100-foot runway extension, an airport rate increase, and a possible resolution supporting continued property acquisition purchases. The agenda also includes an operations update, staff reports, and public comment periods. The meeting is a regular session with no final votes listed on the agenda itself.

• Discussion and possible action on resolution of support for continued property acquisition purchases
• 5,100 Runway Extension Update
• Rate Increase Update
• Operations Update
• Approval of April 16, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission Regular

The Wasilla Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, to consider resolutions approving two conditional use permits (CU26-03 and CU26-04) and to express support for the City's FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan. The commission will also receive reports on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and Roads Plan updates, and review recent permits and code compliance activity.

• Resolution 26-09: Approve Conditional Use Permit 26-03 for a 21,700 sq ft outpatient youth behavioral health facility at 600 N. Lucille Street
• Resolution 26-10: Approve Conditional Use Permit 26-04 for an 11,144 sq ft convenience store and gas station at 1451 W Parks Hwy
• Resolution 26-11: Express support for FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Reports on 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update and Roads Plan Update
• Public comment allowed for up to 5 minutes per person on agenda items

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council will vote on a $1,231,156 contract with Motorola Solutions for new dispatch communication consoles. The council will also consider converting a full-time emergency call-taker position into two part-time positions within MatCom. Additionally, the council will vote on a resolution to nominate the city's priority transportation projects for the MatSu Valley Planning for Transportation (MVP) 2027–2030 Transportation Improvement Program, which would make them eligible for federal funding.

• Resolution 26-44: $1,231,156 contract with Motorola Solutions for P25 AXS Dispatch Communication Consoles.
• Resolution 26-45: Converting one full-time emergency call-taker position into two part-time positions at MatCom.
• Resolution 26-46: Nominating priority transportation projects to the MVP 2027–2030 TIP and committing to the required 9.03% non-federal match.
• Ordinance 26-15: Amending the FY 2027 budget to accept and appropriate $569,600 from a Mat-Su Borough dispatch contract amendment for two new MatCom positions.
• Resolution 26-43: Confirming the appointment of election officials for the October 6, 2026, regular city election.

Planning Commission Regular

The Wasilla Planning Commission will consider two conditional use permit requests: a 21,700-square-foot outpatient behavioral health facility at 600 N. Lucille Street and an 11,144-square-foot convenience store and gas station at 1451 W Parks Highway. The commission will also hear public comments on legislative matters.

• Conditional Use Permit CU26-03: 21,700-sq-ft outpatient behavioral health facility at 600 N. Lucille Street
• Conditional Use Permit CU26-04: 11,144-sq-ft convenience store and gas station at 1451 W Parks Highway
• Public participation for legislative recommendations and quasi-judicial hearings
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Review of permits and code compliance activity from July 8-21, 2026

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council will hold its third and final public hearing on a zoning map amendment to rezone two lots from Rural Residential to Commercial. The consent agenda includes approvals for contracts totaling over $1 million for water testing, road paving, and railroad crossing improvements. New business includes proposals to regulate city-owned vehicles and revise municipal code on appropriation transfers.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 26-10 to rezone Lots 2 and 3, Brookwood Commercial Park (7.81 acres) from Rural Residential to Commercial.
• Public hearing on Ordinance 26-14 to align city sales tax collection for marketplace facilitators with the Alaska Uniform Remote Seller Sales Tax Code.
• Consent agenda: $418,720 contract with Northern Asphalt Construction for the 2026/2027 Roads Paving Program.
• Consent agenda: $537,077 contract with Alaska Railroad Corporation for E. Glenwood Ave. railroad crossing improvements.
• New business: discussion on regulating use of city-owned vehicles and repealing/re-enacting transfer of appropriations provisions.

CANCELED - Airport Advisory Commission Regular

Planning Commission Regular

The Wasilla Planning Commission will consider two resolutions: one to formally deny a conditional use permit for a 59-unit affordable housing development at 591 S McKinley St (CUP 26-02), and another to amend the commission's agenda format to include a statement on public oral argument. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and reports on permits and code compliance.

• Resolution Serial No. 26-07: Denial of Conditional Use Permit 26-02 for an affordable housing project up to 59 units on 6.63 acres at 591 S McKinley St
• Resolution Serial No. 26-08: Amending the commission agenda format to add a statement on public oral argument in quasi-judicial hearings
• Approval of June 9, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Permits and licenses issued June 3–July 7, 2026
• Code compliance activity report for same period

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council will hold the second of three public hearings on an ordinance to rezone two residential lots to commercial use. The body will also consider a $75,000 state loan for the Sewer Master Plan Project and approve the amended Alaska Intergovernmental Remote Seller Sales Tax Agreement.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 26-10 to rezone 7.81 acres to Commercial (C) zoning
• Consideration of $75,000 State Revolving Fund forgivable loan for Sewer Master Plan
• Approval of the amended Alaska Intergovernmental Remote Seller Sales Tax Agreement
• Introduction of Ordinance 26-14 for marketplace facilitator sales tax provisions
• Approval of Special Meeting minutes from May 27 and June 1, 2026

Canceled Parks and Recreation Commission

The Wasilla Parks and Recreation Commission will consider an informational memorandum supporting Mat-Su Softball Association improvements at Bumpus Recreation Area. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, staff reports on park maintenance and events, and public comments. A resolution on Bumpus ballfields is expected. The next meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026.

• Informational memorandum supporting Bumpus Recreation Area improvements for softball fields
• Discussion on adding more pickleball courts to Wasilla parks
• Staff report: caboose removal from Nunley Park, tree clearing at Lake Lucile
• Public comment on potential dog park location for a service project
• Cleanup day summary: 51 groups, 1.5 dumpsters filled

Planning Commission Regular - 23 Jun 2026 CANCELED

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, ratifying a labor union agreement, and approving various contracts including a copier rental program and IT support. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a commercial zoning rezone.

• Adoption of FY2027 budget (previously postponed)
• Public hearing on rezone of 7.81 acres to Commercial (C) at Brookwood Commercial Park
• Contract with Valley Business Machines for $204,066 for copier/printer rental
• Contract with Alaska Communications Services for $178,880 for IT support
• Ratification of 3-year collective bargaining agreement with Laborers Local 341

CANCELED - Airport Advisory Commission Regular

Canceled - City Council Special - 16 Jun 2026 - Deliberations and Possible Adoption of The FY27 Budget

This special City Council meeting was canceled, but the agenda item to adopt the FY2027 budget was postponed to the regular meeting on June 22, 2026.

• Postponed adoption of FY2027 budget ordinance
• Budget appropriation of $66,061,449
• Police department budget of $9,135,281
• Roads fund of $1,774,000
• Tax levy rate fixed at 0.0 mills

City Council Special - 15 Jun 2026 - Deliberations and Possible Adoption of The FY27 Budget

The City Council will deliberate on and potentially adopt the annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This includes appropriating funds for various city departments such as police, public works, and recreation.

• Ordinance 26-26: FY2027 Proposed Budget of $66,061,449
• Police Department appropriation of $9,135,281
• Public Works appropriation of $3,485,305
• Capital projects appropriation of $9,970,951
• Tax levy rate fixed at 0.0 mills

City Council Special - 11 Jun 2026 - Budget Deliberations (CIP)

The City Council is holding a special meeting to continue deliberations on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 annual budget. This is part of a series of meetings leading up to a final vote scheduled for June 22, 2026.

• Ordinance 26-26: Proposed total appropriation of $66,061,449 for FY2027
• Proposed tax levy rate fixed at 0.0 mills
• General Fund allocations including Police ($9.1M) and Public Works Capital ($9.9M)
• Sewer Fund total appropriation of $12,387,757
• Water Fund total appropriation of $4,927,680

City Council Special - 10 Jun 2026 - Budget Deliberations (Operating)

The Wasilla City Council is holding a special meeting to continue deliberations on Ordinance Serial No. 26-26, which adopts the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and appropriates $66,061,449. The public hearing was held on June 8, 2026, and the council may take action at this or subsequent meetings scheduled through June 16, with final action planned for June 22. The agenda includes public participation and audience comments, but the primary focus is the budget ordinance.

• Ordinance 26-26: FY2027 budget of $66,061,449, including $13,121,969 in transfers between funds
• Tax levy fixed at 0.0 mills for FY2027
• General Fund appropriation of $33,278,911, including $9,135,281 for Police
• Enterprise funds: Sewer $12,387,757, Water $4,927,680, Airport $626,387
• Special revenue funds include Dispatch $7,062,990 and Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center $2,014,940

Planning Commission Regular

The Wasilla Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a 59-unit affordable housing development at 591 S McKinley St. Staff recommends approval with conditions tied to traffic calming, right-of-way modifications, and phased sewer calculations. The project sits on a 6.63-acre Commercial zoned parcel and will feature one- to three-bedroom units with ADA-compliant options.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit CU26-02 (59-unit affordable housing at 591 S McKinley St)
• Zoning review for a 6.63-acre Commercial district parcel
• Conditions for right-of-way alignment, traffic calming, and phased sewer calculations
• Permit and license issuance report (May 20–June 2, 2026)
• Code compliance activity log (May 20–June 2, 2026)

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council will hold public hearings on the FY2027 annual budget and a $282,781 state loan for septic tank replacements. They will also discuss proposed 20% increases in water and sewer rates to address deficits. Consent agenda items include a rezoning in Brookwood Commercial Park, a $184,408 contract for railroad signal materials, and a resolution opposing a 6.5% borough sales tax.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 26-26: Adoption of FY2027 annual budget (pages 69-486)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 26-09: $282,781 SRF loan for Legacy Septic Tank Replacement
• Resolution 26-32: Contract with Siemens Mobility for $184,408.25 for E. Glenwood Avenue railroad crossing signals
• Resolution 26-33: Opposing Mat-Su Borough's proposed 6.5% areawide sales tax (to replace property tax)
• Water and sewer rate presentation: Options include 20% rate increases in FY2027

City Council Special - 01 Jun 2026 - Departmental Budget Presentation 2 of 2

The Wasilla City Council is holding a special meeting to review departmental budget presentations for Fiscal Year 2027, as part of the proposed budget ordinance (Serial No. 26-26). Presentations cover Public Works divisions (Administration, Road Maintenance, Property Maintenance, Parks Maintenance), enterprise funds (Sewer, Water, Airport), and capital project funds. The meeting is the second of two budget presentations and includes public participation and audience comments.

• Sewer and Water divisions propose 20% operating revenue increases via user rate adjustments
• Water utility transferring $2,800,000 to Sewer Utility for plant expansion
• Airport division requests $12M in FAA funding for Taxiway Kilo project and runway extension
• Road Maintenance division budget decreases 8.7%, with $12,000 increase in electricity costs
• Parks Maintenance division budget increases 8.6% for core maintenance needs

City Council Special - 27 May 2026 - Departmental Budget Presentations 1 of 2

The City Council is conducting a special meeting to review departmental budget presentations for Fiscal Year 2027. This session covers General Government, Public Safety, and Cultural and Recreational Services departments. Presentations will continue at a subsequent meeting on June 1, 2026.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Departmental Budget Presentations (Ordinance Serial No. 26-26)
• Review of Administration Department accomplishments and 2027 goals
• Review of Human Resources Department accomplishments and 2027 goals
• Review of IT Department accomplishments and 2027 goals
• Review of General Administrative Services and Planning Department budgets

Planning Commission Regular

The Planning Commission will hear reports from the City Planner and Public Works on the 2027 CIP, and the City Attorney. They will consider approval of the May 12 meeting minutes and review permit and code enforcement logs from early May. No quasi-judicial hearings or legislative actions are scheduled.

• Review of permits and licenses issued May 6–19, 2026
• Review of code compliance activity May 6–19, 2026
• Public Works Director presents 2027 CIP Report
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from May 12, 2026

CANCELED - Airport Advisory Commission Regular