Wasilla public meetings in 2022

Airport Advisory Commission Regular

The Wasilla Airport Advisory Commission adopted a resolution requesting that the Mayor and City Council explore funding for terminals, ramps, and increased runway length. The commission also transitioned to a monthly meeting schedule. Staff are currently researching lease rates and conducting an Airport Master Plan update.

• Adoption of Resolution Serial No. 22-01 to support airport expansion
• Change of commission meeting schedule to monthly meetings
• Discussion of Apron E expansion including 27 new tie-downs
• Report on current lease rates of $0.06 per square foot
• Public hearing scheduled for December 8 at the Menard Center regarding the Master Plan

City Council Special - 15 Dec 2022 (Fiscal Year 2024 Goals & Initiatives)

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss recommended goals and initiatives for the upcoming 2024 fiscal year. These recommendations, provided by the Administration, serve as part of the city's budget process. A final version is expected to be presented for legislative approval in January 2023.

• Maintain a 0.0 mil property tax rate
• Target $1,250,000 annually for city infrastructure improvements
• Target $1,000,000 annually for local road improvements
• Assign $100,000 to the land bank for potential property purchases
• Establish one additional K-9 and handler within the police department

City Council Special - 14 Dec 2022 (Fiscal Year 2024 Goals & Initiatives)

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss recommended goals and initiatives for the 2024 fiscal year. The administration provided a redline version of these recommendations for council review. A final version will be presented for legislative approval in January 2023.

• Proposed $1,250,000 minimum annual investment in City infrastructure improvements
• Proposed $1,000,000 annual target for local road improvements until all roads are paved
• Proposed $100,000 allocation for the City land bank
• Proposed maintenance of a 0.0 mil property tax rate
• Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Calendar

Planning Commission Regular

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a use permit for a dog kennel and training facility at 2410 W. James T Circle. They will also discuss a resolution supporting the fiscal year 2024 Annual Capital Improvement Program.

• Public Hearing: Use Permit #22-12 for Til Valhalla Working K9 Kennels at 2410 W. James T Circle
• Resolution 22-07: Supporting fiscal year 2024 Annual Capital Improvement Program goals
• Review of 2023 Planning Commission meeting calendar

CANCELED - City Council Regular

The scheduled meeting was canceled due to extreme weather conditions. The agenda items were slated to be included in the regular meeting packet for January 9, 2023.

City Council Regular

The City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including funding for youth court education and repairs for windstorm damage. The Council is also considering the repeal of the city's formal grant programs chapter.

• Ordinance 22-37: Appropriating $15,000 in grant funds for Mat-Su Youth Court legal education
• Ordinance 22-38: Repealing WMC Chapter 5.24 regarding Grant Programs
• Ordinance 22-39: Appropriating $39,355 for MATCOM light pole and privacy fencing repairs
• Ordinance 22-40: Authorizing easements and permits for Wasilla Main Street Rehabilitation Project
• Monthly financial reports for the period ending October 31, 2022

City Council Special - 19 Nov 2022 (Strategic Planning Presentations)

The Wasilla City Council is holding a special meeting to hear strategic plan presentations from various city departments. Each department director or manager is scheduled to present followed by a feedback session.

• Strategic Plan Presentations from City Clerk, Public Works, and Deputy Administrator
• Strategic Plan Presentations from Library, HR, Matcom, and Parks & Rec
• Strategic Plan Presentations from Finance, Police, IT, Museum, and City Planning

Airport Advisory Commission Special

The Airport Advisory Commission is reviewing Resolution Serial No. 22-01 regarding the expansion of the Wasilla Municipal Airport. The resolution requests that the Mayor and City Council seek federal FAA funding and grants for terminals, ramps, electricity, and increased runway length.

• Resolution Serial No. 22-01: Supporting the expansion of the Wasilla Municipal Airport

City Council Regular

The City Council will review a ratification for a collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Wasilla Police Department Employees Association. The agreement covers officers and dispatchers from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025.

• Ratification of three-year contract for police and dispatch employees
• $240,000 appropriation from Sewer Fund for Cottonwood Creek Mall septic system replacement
• Contract amendment to HDL Engineering Consultants up to $723,329 for airport design services
• $161,904.10 reimbursement from Mat-Su Borough for Matcom Dispatch Center generator project
• Budget amendment for $39,355 in repairs to MATCOM light pole and fencing

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission met to discuss unfinished business and new items. The Commission voted to name the playground near the Menard Center trailhead as Menard Center Playground.

• Decision to name the playground by the Menard Center trailhead 'Menard Center Playground'
• Discussion regarding the Parks Passport program and potential winter version
• Report on the cancellation of the 2022 Arbor Day tree seedling giveaway
• Staff report on high levels of vandalism in City Parks

Planning Commission Regular

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for commercial building expansions. The request involves adding square footage to an existing storage building and a warehouse/shop.

• Conditional Use Permit #22-04: 1,200 sq ft storage addition and 3,720 sq ft shop addition at 301 E. Aspen Avenue
• Public hearing for Chuck Leet, Alaska Rim Engineering LLC/JBL LLC

City Council Regular

The City Council will hold public hearings on budget appropriations for community grants, water tower repairs, and well pumps. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Alaska Energy Authority regarding the state's electric vehicle infrastructure plan.

• Public hearing for $400,000 appropriation for the Community Grant Program
• Public hearing for $853,150 for Spruce and East Susitna water tower repairs
• Public hearing for $50,000 for Iditarod Old School site well pumps and flow analysis
• Alaska Energy Authority presentation on the NEVI electric vehicle infrastructure plan
• Resolution for Mat-Su YMCA lease at the Menard Memorial Sports Center

Airport Advisory Commission

The Commission reviewed updates on runway and taxiway repairs and the airport master plan. Staff reported on upcoming expansion projects involving FAA grant applications and potential 3-phase power installation via Clapp Rd.

• Completion of runway and taxiway crack repairs
• Planned $20,000 expenditure for STOL strip work
• FAA grant application for an expansion project
• Proposed 3-phase power installation through Clapp Rd
• Discussion regarding hiring an Airport Manager/Director

Planning Commission Regular

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a 22,000 square foot building. The project would provide 24 condominium garage units for personal use and storage of boats and recreational vehicles. City staff recommends approval of the request with specific conditions.

• Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit #22-03 (Reso. #22-03)
• Construction of 22,000 square foot building at 950 E. Horvath Drive
• Development of 24 condominium garage units for personal use and storage
• Approval of June 14, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council Regular

The City Council is considering several budget amendments, including funding for airport maintenance equipment and a wastewater outfall pilot study. The meeting also includes a mayoral proclamation for Alaska Day and a contract award for airport machinery.

• Appropriation of $48,947 for airport maintenance equipment
• Contract award to Yukon Equipment, Inc. for $198,020 for a tractor and mulching attachment
• Appropriation of $762,495 FAA grant for airport planning and development
• Appropriation of $677,404 for the wastewater outfall pilot study and permitting
• Appropriation of $46,525 for Council Chambers audio-visual system upgrades

City Council Regular

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a $400,000 community grant program and a budget transfer for the MATCOM generator project. The meeting also includes presentations on cybersecurity and the formation of a new Metropolitan Planning Organization.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance 22-28 authorizing up to $400,000 for the 2022 Community Grant Program
• Public Hearing: Ordinance 22-27 transferring $8,500 for the MATCOM Generator Replacement Project
• Presentation: Cyber Security Assessment by Deep Forest Security
• Presentation: Mat-Su Valley Planning (MVP) for Transportation formation
• Resolution 22-14: Requesting $1 million in state funding for the MVP for Transportation

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to address unfinished business and new items. A primary topic for discussion is the naming of the playground located by the Menard Trailhead.

• Discussion regarding naming the playground by the Menard Trailhead

City Council Regular

The City Council will consider several contract awards and budget amendments. Key items include a $400,000 community grant program and funding for the MATCOM generator replacement project.

• Ordinance 22-28: $400,000 Community Grant Program for nonprofits
• Ordinance 22-27: $8,500 budget transfer for MATCOM Generator Replacement
• AM 22-29: $169,467 contract for a Caterpillar 906M Compact Wheel Loader
• AM 22-30: $175,000 contract for a Zamboni Ice Resurfacer
• AM 22-31: $196,895 contract amendment for Richmond Hills Booster Station

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council will review contract awards for water and sewer projects and recognize September 11th as Patriot Day. The meeting also includes a review of monthly financial reports.

• Contract award to Big Dipper Construction for Hurley Circle Water/Sewer Extension ($345,000)
• Contract award to Big Dipper Construction for Richmond Hills Booster Station Project ($1,102,867)
• Mayoral Proclamation for Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
• Monthly Financial Reports for the period ending July 31, 2022

City Council Regular

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to allow non-reoccurring grant programs. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding AK Entertainment, LLC's use of the Menard Center.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance 22-26 regarding non-reoccurring grant program conditions
• Discussion: Use of the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center by AK Entertainment, LLC
• Resolution 22-13: Restructuring IT positions into IT Specialist I, II, and III
• Executive Session: Menard Center use regarding potential adverse financial effects

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council will consider introducing Ordinance Serial No. 22-26, which would allow the Council to adopt non-reoccurring grant programs by ordinance, outside the standard grant conditions in the municipal code. The agenda also includes consent items for approval, such as reclassifying emergency dispatch positions, entering a partnership for a Parks Highway study, and several purchases for airport and road maintenance. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public hearings scheduled.

• Ordinance 22-26: Amends WMC 5.24.010 to authorize non-reoccurring grant programs by ordinance
• Resolution 22-11: Reclassifies emergency dispatch positions, including creating a supervisor and part-time roles
• Resolution 22-12: Authorizes partnership with Alaska DOT for Parks Highway Alternative Corridor PEL study
• AM 22-22: $50,000 purchase of GSB-88 oil/sand for airport apron sand sealing Phase II
• AM 22-25: $42,279 purchase of 210 tons of road salt for road sanding

Airport Advisory Commission

The Wasilla Airport Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss airport updates from staff, approve the April 21, 2022 minutes, and take public comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business or unfinished business listed for action.

• Approval of April 21, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Staff report on airport updates by Public Works Deputy Director Robert Walden
• Public comment periods (three minutes per person)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Wasilla Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting on July 13, 2022. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, approval of agenda and minutes, staff reports, public comments, unfinished business, new business, and adjournment. No specific action items, proposals, or public hearings are listed on the agenda, making it largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2022 meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
• Next meeting scheduled for September 14, 2022 at Menard Sports Center

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council will hold a public hearing on a budget transfer and consider several consent agenda items, including a resolution to authorize the mayor to purchase 6.62 acres near 1155 E Depot Road for up to $1.2 million for the Wasilla Intermodal Depot Project. The council will also receive an update on the Main Street Rehabilitation Project and vote on contract awards and amendments for road paving and utility projects.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 22-25 transferring $4,959 from Water Fund to Sewer Fund for a temporary utility laborer
• Resolution 22-10 authorizing purchase of 6.62 acres near 1155 E Depot Road for up to $1,200,000 plus closing costs for intermodal depot
• AM 22-19: $38,645 contract amendment to HDL Engineering for Hurley Circle Utility Extension bidding/construction services
• AM 22-20: $816,939 contract award to Big Dipper Construction for 2022-2023 road paving program
• AM 22-21: $33,800 contract amendment to HDL Engineering for Spruce Avenue Well House Upgrade engineering services

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council will hold public hearings on three budget amendments, including accepting a $1,486,393 block grant from the Matanuska-Susitna Borough for the Wasilla Intermodal Depot project. The council will also consider consent agenda items such as terminating the COVID-19 emergency proclamation and awarding several contracts. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and commission reports.

• Ordinance 22-21: Accept $1,486,393 block grant for Wasilla Intermodal Depot project
• Ordinance 22-23: Appropriate $65,285 for mobile workforce equipment and MUNIRevs software
• Ordinance 22-24: Appropriate $300,000 for Wasilla Area Seniors, My House Youth Center, and Vista Rose Senior Housing
• Resolution 22-09: Terminate COVID-19 emergency proclamation
• Contract awards: Big Dipper Construction ($609,250), Combs Insurance ($47,000), ACS ($120,150), Alaska Railroad ($62,250), Tec Pro ($430,954)

Planning Commission Regular

The Wasilla Planning Commission will hold a Committee of the Whole discussion on parking requirements in the Downtown Overlay District, reviewing the current municipal code and comparing it with Palmer and Anchorage standards. The agenda is otherwise routine, including approval of prior meeting minutes and standard staff reports.

• Discussion of WMC 16.24.040 parking requirements for downtown overlay
• Review of Palmer Municipal Code 17.64 and Anchorage Code 21.07.090 for comparison
• Approval of May 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Permit and enforcement logs for review

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances, including a use agreement for a static archery range at Lake Lucile Park and three budget amendments for park, water, and sewer projects. The council will also consider adopting a code of ethics and ethics complaint process, and receive an update on COVID-19 emergency response efforts.

• Ordinance 22-17: Authorize mayor to enter use agreement with Alaskan Bowhunter's Association for static archery range at Lake Lucile Park
• Ordinance 22-18: Accept and appropriate $35,000 grant from Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation for Iditapark tennis court improvements
• Ordinance 22-19: Appropriate $59,866 from Water Fund for Spruce Alternative Well and well pump replacement
• Ordinance 22-20: Appropriate $160,000 from Sewer Fund and $185,000 from Water Fund for Hurley Circle utility extensions
• Ordinance 22-13: Enact code of ethics and ethics complaint process for city officials (postponed from May meetings)

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on two ordinances: one revising personnel rules (definitions, seasonal positions, intern pay) and one accepting a $37,026 federal grant for drug enforcement overtime. The council will also consider a code of ethics ordinance postponed from May 9, plus several budget amendments and resolutions. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, proclamations, and reports.

• Ordinance 22-15: Amends personnel code to add seasonal positions, revise intern pay, and clarify workday/workweek definitions
• Ordinance 22-16: Accepts $37,026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Mat-Su Drug Enforcement Team overtime
• Ordinance 22-13: Enacts code of ethics and ethics complaint process for city officials (postponed from May 9)
• Ordinance 22-20: Appropriates $160,000 from sewer fund and $185,000 from water fund for Hurley Circle utility extensions
• Ordinance 22-19: Appropriates $59,866 from water fund for Spruce Alternative Well and well pump replacement

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Wasilla Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, receive staff reports, and discuss unfinished business, including the Parks Passport program. Public comments will be taken. The agenda is largely procedural, with the Parks Passport as the main substantive item.

• Discussion of Parks Passport program (unfinished business)
• Approval of March 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comments (3 minutes per person)
• Next meeting scheduled for July 13, 2022

Planning Commission Regular

The Wasilla Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by K&H Civil Constructors, LLC to amend previously approved use permits for a gravel extraction operation at 1614 S. Clapp Street. The amendments would extend the extraction period, allow excavation of an additional 9.5 acres, reduce the setback from Lake Lucille Creek, and increase hours of operation. Staff recommends approval with conditions.

• Amend Use Permits #U16-02 and #U17-02 to extend extraction approval to May 2030
• Allow clearing/excavation of additional 9.5± acres and reduce clearing setback from Lake Lucille Creek from 200 to 75 feet
• Increase hours of operation for sales, rock crushing, and gravel extraction, including year-round excavation
• Remove reclamation requirement to add topsoil and seed, allowing gravel floor instead
• Reduce required undisturbed lot area from 30% to 15%

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council is holding public hearings on several ordinances, including a proposed Code of Ethics that would consolidate and update ethics rules for city officials and establish a complaint process. The council will also consider budget amendments accepting grant funds for youth court and economic development, and a contract for a standby generator.

• Ordinance 22-13: Enacts a Code of Ethics and ethics complaint process for city officials
• Ordinance 22-12: Accepts $4,120 in registration fees for Mat-Su Youth Court supplies
• Ordinance 22-14: Accepts $70,000 EDA grant for economic development strategy
• Resolution 22-07: Transfers $240,000 for parking lot expansion at Menard Center
• Contract award: $87,527 to Pacific Power Group for standby generator at Richmond Hills Booster Station

CANCELED - City Council Special - 28 Apr 2022 - (DELIBERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF FY23/24 BUDGET)

This special City Council meeting was canceled because Ordinance Serial No. 22-22, adopting the FY2023 budget, was already passed on April 27, 2022. The agenda would have included deliberations and possible adoption of the $33,633,321 budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2022.

• Ordinance 22-22: FY2023 budget of $33,633,321, including $4,034,733 in transfers between funds
• General Fund total: $25,516,484
• Tax levy set at 0.0 mills
• Budget includes $5,371,738 for Dispatch, $4,336,460 for Police Patrol, $1,465,853 for Library
• Meeting canceled; no action taken

City Council Special - 27 Apr 2022 - (SECOND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING, DELIBERATIONS, AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF FY23/24 BUDGET)

The Wasilla City Council is holding a special meeting to continue the public hearing on Ordinance Serial No. 22-22, which would adopt the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2023 and appropriate $33,633,321. The council will deliberate and may adopt the budget, which includes a 0.0 mill tax levy. If not adopted, the ordinance will be postponed to subsequent special meetings.

• Ordinance 22-22: FY2023 budget adoption, $33,633,321 total appropriation
• Tax levy fixed at 0.0 mills
• General Fund total: $25,516,484
• Police Patrol: $4,336,460; Dispatch: $5,371,738
• Public hearing continued from April 25, 2022

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council is holding public hearings on ordinances to adopt the FY2023 budget, appropriate $200,000 for six 2023 police Chevrolet Tahoes, and allow the mayor to waive permit fees after a disaster emergency. The council will also consider consent agenda items including a $249,930 contract for the Tahoes, a $105,323 contract for police training room audio/visual equipment, and an ethics code ordinance. Proclamations for Older Americans Month, Municipal Clerks Week, and Small Business Week are scheduled.

• Ordinance 22-22: Adopt FY2023 annual budget (second public hearing April 27)
• Ordinance 22-11: Appropriate $200,000 for 2023 police package Chevrolet Tahoes
• Ordinance 22-10: Allow council to grant mayor authority to waive permit fees up to one year after disaster emergency
• AM 22-08: Contract award to Swickard Alaska II, LLC for $249,930 for six 2023 police Tahoes
• AM 22-10: Contract award to Collins Construction for $105,323 for police training room audio/visual equipment

Airport Advisory Commission

The Wasilla Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss airport operations, including updates on FAA funding, the Aviation Business Center, lease processes, and the airshow. They will also consider changes to airport rates, which were previously noted as being lower than comparable airports. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• Discussion of airport rates: lease lots at $0.06/sq ft, tie-downs $35 non-electric, $50 electric
• Update on FAA CIP and BIL funding
• Update on Aviation Business Center and lease process
• Update on GSB-88 sand seal/maintenance
• Code compliance letter update

City Council Special - 14 Apr 2022 (Contract Award For Booster Pumping System)

The Wasilla City Council is holding a special meeting to consider awarding a $335,075 contract to Alaska Roteq Corporation for a booster pumping system. This system is for the upcoming Richmond Hills Booster Station project, which is expected to be completed by June 15, 2023. The contract award is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Contract award to Alaska Roteq Corporation for $335,075 for a booster pumping system
• Single bid received for the project; opened April 6, 2022
• Funds from ARPA NEU Water account
• Order must be placed before April 15, 2022 to avoid price increases and supply chain issues
• Installation will be by a separate general contractor

City Council Special - 14 Apr 2022 - (FY23/24 Budget Discussion to include Department Presentations)

The Wasilla City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed FY2023 and FY2024 biennial budget (Ordinance 22-22), which appropriates $33,633,321 for FY2023. Department heads will present their budget requests, covering areas like police, dispatch, library, museum, recreation, and the sports center. The council is reviewing the proposal before a public hearing and final vote; presentations may continue at an April 18 special meeting if needed.

• FY2023 total appropriation of $33,633,321, including $4,034,733 in transfers between funds
• Tax levy set at 0.0 mills for FY2023
• Police Patrol budget: $4,336,460; Dispatch: $5,371,738
• Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center fund: $1,766,133
• Department presentations include Museum, Library, Recreation, Police, Dispatch, Cemetery, and Capital Projects

City Council Special - 13 Apr 2022 - (FY23-24 Budget Discussion to include Department Presentations)

The Wasilla City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed biennial budget for fiscal years 2023 and 2024, including departmental presentations. The proposed FY2023 budget totals $33,633,321, with a property tax levy of 0.0 mills. This is a discussion session, not a final vote, and presentations will continue at subsequent meetings.

• Proposed FY2023 budget of $33,633,321
• Property tax levy set at 0.0 mills
• Departmental presentations: Administration, MIS, Planning, HR, Finance, Public Works, etc.
• Ordinance Serial No. 22-22 for budget adoption
• Budget includes $4,034,733 in transfers between funds

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council will hear a presentation on the proposed FY2023-2024 biennial budget, which includes a 0.0 mill rate and new staff positions, and will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the FY2022 budget by appropriating $99,286 for shortfalls in airport, code compliance, roads, and library. The consent agenda includes introductions of ordinances for disaster fee waivers and police vehicle purchases, plus a fuel contract award. The meeting also includes a proclamation for National Telecommunicators Week and an update on COVID-19 response.

• Ordinance 22-09: $99,286 appropriation for FY2022 budget shortfalls (airport, code compliance, roads, library)
• Ordinance 22-10: Allow mayor to waive permit/application fees during disaster emergencies for up to one year
• Ordinance 22-11: $200,000 for 2023 police package Chevrolet Tahoes
• Ordinance 22-22: Adoption of FY2023-2024 biennial budget (presentation only)
• AM 22-06: $34,540 fuel contract with Circle K for FY2022, plus $186,450 for FY2023

Planning Commission Regular - 05 Apr 2022 - CANCELLED

The Wasilla Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for April 5, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Commission Regular - 22 Mar 2022 - RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 8, 2022

The Wasilla Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use #22-01, a request to build an 11,849-square-foot Midas Auto Service Center at 1032 E. Steam Commons Avenue. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including road and drainage improvements. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and election of officers.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use #22-01 for Midas Auto Service Center (11,849 sq ft) at 1032 E. Steam Commons Avenue, zoned Commercial
• Staff recommends approval with conditions, including a 60-foot public road dedication and construction, and revised drainage plan
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2021 regular meeting
• Election of officers for the Planning Commission

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances amending the FY2022 budget: one accepting $9,900 in grants for the Youth Court conference and another adding $20,000 to replace the Mayor's vehicle. The council will also interview six applicants to fill the vacant Council Seat F and may enter executive session to discuss the applications.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 22-07: Accept $1,650 from APOA, $7,500 from Division of Juvenile Justice, and $750 from Luke, Shauna, and Delbert Henry for the United Youth Courts of Alaska conference.
• Public hearing on Ordinance 22-08: Appropriate $20,000 from the General Fund to replace the Mayor's vehicle, increasing total to $60,000.
• Interviews for vacant Council Seat F: Jo Lynn Bozer, Ian Crafton, Dusty Joe Peevey, Alina Rubeo, Tammy Shields, Todd Stafford.
• Consent agenda includes introduction of Ordinance 22-09: $99,286 for third-quarter budget adjustments for Airport, Code Compliance, Roads, and Library.
• Mayoral proclamation recognizing Education and Sharing Day on April 12, 2022.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Wasilla Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from January 12, 2022, and to review the Parks and Recreation Action Log. The agenda includes public comments, unfinished and new business, and staff/commission comments. No specific new business items are listed, so the meeting appears largely procedural.

• Approval of January 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of Parks and Recreation Action Log
• Public comments (3 minutes per person)
• Next meeting scheduled for May 11, 2022

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to appropriate $18,610 from the Miscellaneous Capital Projects Fund to purchase optical scan ballot tabulators and related equipment for city elections, after the state stopped lending such equipment. The council will also hear a presentation on the Parks Highway Alternative Corridor PEL Study and a proposed partnership agreement, receive a report from Burchell High School students, and consider consent agenda items including budget amendments for youth court conference costs and mayor's vehicle replacement.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 22-06: $18,610 for ballot tabulators and equipment
• Presentation on Parks Highway Alternative Corridor PEL Study and partnership agreement
• Consent agenda: Ordinance 22-07 appropriating $9,900 for youth court conference costs
• Consent agenda: Ordinance 22-08 transferring $20,000 for mayor's vehicle replacement
• Informational memorandum: monthly financial reports for January 2022

Rescheduled from February 16 - City Council Special - 22 Feb 2022 (FY 23/24 BUDGET PLANNING - DISCUSSION ON CLERK, COUNCIL, & RECORDS MANAGEMENT BUDGETS)

The Wasilla City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss proposed budgets for the Clerk's Office, Records Management, and Council divisions for fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The meeting is a Committee of the Whole discussion, and action may be taken. The agenda includes public participation and audience comments.

• Clerk's Office proposed budget: $526,074 (FY2023) and $551,066 (FY2024), up from $503,021 amended FY2022
• Records Management proposed budget: $15,695 for both FY2023 and FY2024, up from $14,425 amended FY2022
• Council budget discussion includes personnel services, legal services, and technology replacement
• Line items include elections costs ($8,150 FY2023, $9,239 FY2024) and copier rentals ($2,850)
• Records Management includes Archive Social software ($3,500) and records destruction services ($700)

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council is meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including an ordinance to appropriate $18,610 for new optical scan ballot tabulators, a resolution to extend an airport lease, and a contract award for a well upgrade. They will also receive an update on COVID-19 emergency response efforts. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items bundled for a single vote.

• Ordinance 22-06: Appropriating $18,610 from the Miscellaneous Capital Projects Fund for optical scan ballot tabulators and related election equipment.
• Resolution 22-05: Authorizing a lease extension from 10 to 30 years for Michael Sandstrom at Lease Lot 18-A, 4160 W Aviation Avenue, Wasilla Municipal Airport.
• Resolution 22-06: Requesting participation in the federal Building a Better America grant programs.
• AM 22-04: Contract award to Wheaton Water Wells, Inc. for $58,975 for the Spruce Avenue Well Upgrade Project.
• Update from administration on COVID-19 emergency response efforts.

CANCELLED - Planning Commission Regular

The Wasilla Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for February 8, 2022, is cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on March 8, 2022. No agenda items were discussed.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council will hear presentations on the Mat-Su homelessness needs assessment and a wastewater pilot study, then hold public hearings on three ordinances: one updating landscaping definitions and standards, one accepting $7,400 in federal funds for a museum intern, and one appropriating $100,000 from the water fund for the Spruce Alternative Well. The council will also consider resolutions on state legislative priorities and a landscape standards review committee, discuss a draft code of ethics, and accept a council member's resignation.

• Ordinance 22-03: Amends landscaping code definitions, standards, and fines
• Ordinance 22-04: Accepts $7,400 from Museums Alaska (ARPA) for museum summer intern
• Ordinance 22-05: Appropriates $100,000 from Water Fund for Spruce Alternative Well
• Resolution 22-02: Confirms state legislative priorities for FY2023
• Resolution 22-04: Establishes Wasilla Landscape Standards Review Committee

Airport Advisory Commission

The Wasilla Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss airport maintenance, runway length, terminal plans, and rates. The agenda also includes approval of the October 21, 2021 minutes and public comment periods. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda itself.

• Maintenance update on GSB-88 sand seal
• Discussion of runway length
• Terminal discussion
• Discussion of airport rates
• Approval of October 21, 2021 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Wasilla Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with a light agenda. The main item of new business is setting the 2022 meeting dates. The rest of the agenda consists of routine items like approving the agenda and minutes, staff reports, and public comments.

• 2022 Parks and Recreation meeting dates
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2021
• Public comments (3 minutes per person)
• Next meeting scheduled for March 9, 2022 at Menard Sports Center

CANCELLED - Planning Commission Regular

The Wasilla Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for January 11, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council Regular

The Wasilla City Council will hold public hearings on two budget amendments, including a $300,000 appropriation from the general fund to support Wasilla Area Seniors, Inc., My House Youth Center, and Vista Rose Senior Housing. They will also review a salary survey showing Wasilla wages are generally above comparison communities, and discuss a draft code of ethics and COVID-19 response updates.

• Ordinance 22-01: $300,000 from General Fund for seniors, youth center, senior housing
• Ordinance 22-02: $1,950 from Alaska State Library ARPA funds for museum storage materials
• Ordinance 22-03: Landscaping code amendments and new fines (introduced for Jan 24 hearing)
• Ordinance 22-04: $7,400 from Museums Alaska ARPA for summer intern
• Ordinance 22-05: $100,000 from Water Fund for Spruce Alternative Well

City Council Special - 10 Jan 2022 - Proclamation Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency

The Wasilla City Council is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution Serial No. 22-03, which would extend the local disaster emergency declaration issued by Mayor Glenda D. Ledford on January 5, 2022, for 90 days. The declaration responds to severe windstorms that began January 1, causing roof and wall damage, burst pipes, power outages, and frozen sewer lines. The council will vote on adopting the resolution to continue the emergency and seek state assistance.

• Resolution Serial No. 22-03 to extend disaster emergency declaration for 90 days
• Declaration issued by Mayor Glenda D. Ledford on January 5, 2022
• Storm caused roof/wall damage, burst pipes, power outages, frozen sewer lines
• City requests state financial disaster assistance under Public and Individual Assistance