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