NLCC MEETINGS:

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DRAFT Agenda
Correspondence & Activity Report 11/20/25 (pending)
Draft Minutes 11/20/25 (pending)

OCTOBER 30, 2025 MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Agenda & Packet 10/30/25
Correspondence & Activity Report 10/30/25
Draft Minutes 10/30/25

(See documentation tab for older meeting records)

HOT TOPICS!

NLCC BOARD MEMBERS ELECTED (updated 11/13/25)
At the October 30 Membership Meeting, NLCC members elected the following individuals for a 2-year term on the Board:
* Jolleen Coleman – Treasurer (second term)
* David Crawford – Director at Large (first term)
* Rod Hanson – President (second term)
Members also recognized and thanked Franklin Conaway for his service on the Board for the last 2 years.

ENGSTROM TO TRUNK CONNECTOR ROAD PROJECT (updated 11/13/25)
10/30/25: The MSB Project Manager presented the current status of the Route Selection Report and provided an overview of the project at the October 30 NLCC meeting. NLCC membership agreed to have the Board prepare a draft resolution regarding this project. The draft will be reviewed at the November 20 NLCC Meeting.
7/31/25: The NLCC met last week with the MSB Public Works and Planning Department Directors and the Project Manager. We continue to advocate for the Southern Route selection based on Bogard Road Safety and the ability to get the project completed sooner and at lower cost to taxpayers.

VANDA VALLEY – PROPOSED LARGE SUBDIVISION (updated 11/13/25)
The pubilc hearing at the MSB Platting Board was postponed from November 6th to December 18th. NLCC will testify at the hearing.
The NLCC received an RFC from the MSB in September for a proposed 50 acre / 43 lot large subdivision to be developed between the Shaw’s Tri Lakes subdivision and Wasilla Fishhook, just north of the Shaw / Birchtree school property. The preliminary plat shows connections to Wasilla Fishhook, E. Kilo Drive, and Foxtrot Avenue. At the September 25, 2025 NLCC Membership Meeting, this project was reviewed with membership and area residents. Numerous concerns were captured, mostly revolving around traffic impacts. A letter (click here) was sent on October 3rd from the NLCC to the MSB Platting Office providing feedback on the proposed platting action. .

BOGARD-SELDON ACCESS MANAGEMENT PLAN (CAMP) (updated 10/30/25)
10/30/25: The NLCC has begun work on prioritizing related DOT and MSB projects related to the Bogard-Seldon CAMP (click here)
8/5/25: The MSB Assembly approved the amended CAMP at the Assembly meeting on 8/5/25. The latest plan now includes several revisions made by various amendments put forward by Assembly members. That latest plan is available for public review on the Borough project web page (click here). The NLCC did a final review of section C of the plan and found several inconsistencies (click here). These were not addressed during approval of the plan. We will keep them in mind for future project specific reviews.
Prior correspondence includes the following:
* The NLCC submitted a letter on 6/16/25 (click here)
* We testified during the 6/17/25 Assembly meeting (click here).
* We submitted a detailed letter during the draft in March: (click here) .
* At the February NLCC meeting, we agreed on our response (click here).
* In June of 2024, NLCC prepared a Bogard-Seldon Road Corridor Resolution

SHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACCESS PROJECT – (updated 10/30/25)
10/30/25: NLCC Continues to monitor progress. Project design continues. 9/17/25: MSB provided copies of the detailed traffic and Queue Studies done for Shaw and Birchtree school sites. We are satisfied that they are adequately addressing our concerns and that traffic should not back up onto Foxtrot.
9/3/25: Sent an email to the MSB (click here) updating our position and providing further recommendations.
9/2/25: Testified on this project at the Assembly Meeting (click here)
8/4/25: The NLCC was asked to comment on a 35% design package. We reviewed our response at the July 31st NLCC Monthly Membership Meeting. We submitted a letter response to the MSB on 8/4/25. (click here).
May 29, 2025: A resolution (click here) was approved at the 5/29/25 NLCC meeting and will be forwarded to the MSB and DOT.
May 22, 2025: The Borough is planning a project to improve access to Shaw Elementary. For latest Project Data Sheet … (click here). For latest preliminary drawings … (click here). Project elements include extension of Foxtrot to the intersection of Wasilla Fishhook and Paradise Lane; major upgrades to that Foxtrot / Wasilla Fishhook / Paradise intersection; and an upgrade (including pedestrian path) of the existing Foxtrot Avenue from Charley Drive to the MSB school property boundary. The Borough presented information on the project at the April 24th NLCC Membership Meeting. See section 9.b of the Minutes (click here). The NLCC objects to the Foxtrot connection and provided testimony to the MSB Assembly on 5/20/25 (click here).

WATERBODY SETBACK CODE CHANGES (updated 11/13/25)
9/16/25. The MSB Assembly rejected the proposed ordinance. They also chose NOT to go forward as recommended by the Planning Commission. Some of the Assembly members seemed interested in proposing a new ordinance, but they plan to discuss first. We may see something else come forward by year end.
This issue has been under review now for about two years. The NLCC provided significant feedback during the process. Our files have been archived and will be re-visited if the Borough decides to advance an ordinance in the future. If you have questions about our prior work, please contact a Board Member and we can provide or review archived material with you.

PROPOSED FUEL EXCISE TAX – (updated 11/13/25)
Voters weighed in approximately 2 to 1 in opposition of the proposed MSB Fuel Excise Tax in an advisory MSB-wide vote on 11/4/25. It is unclear what revenue generating strategy the MSB Assembly will pursue to try and offset borrowing money for road improvements. The NLCC will continue to monitor and encourage appropriate investment in transportation infrastructure.

WOLF LAKE – STATE LAND SALE PROPOSED – (updated 10/30/25)
10/30/25: The MSB Parks, Recreation, & Trails Advisory Board approved and issued a resolution of support earlier this week.
9/27/25: Informed by the MSB that the State is still in deliberation.
8/19/25: The MSB Admininstation presented a feasibility study (click here) to the Assembly recommending continued negotiations with the State and outlining an initial cost estimate for the park. The Assembly indicated support.
7/31/25: The MSB continues to have discussions with the State of Alaska about transfer of property to the MSB for public use. The MSB administration supports the concept. The Fishhook Community Council membership approved a “letter of support” and sent it to the Borough.July 19, 2025.
6/24/25: The NLCC presented our concept for a well-managed day-use community park to the MSB Parks, Recreation & Trails Advisory Board yesterday. They were quite supportive and will be preparing a resolution to that effect. For our summary document (click here) and for the concept sketch (click here).
6/6/25: At our March NLCC Meeting, the State of Alaska DNR reviewed a plan for subdivision and sale of residential lots on a parcel that was historically park and public access land at Wolf Lake. There were 62 guest and area residents at the meeting. The vast majority were in strong opposition of the proposed development and favor a Borough owned and well-managed park and better controlled lake access. A significant concern was the potential safety impacts to summer and winter aviation operations on the lake and conformance with the Wolf Lake Management Plan (click here for State DNR presentation).

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