City of Soldotna

State law already gives cities the authority to bar people from public property in some cases. But Soldotna doesn’t have an internal policy outlining what that process looks like, and when it should be used.

The most expensive item on the list is $450,000 for early-stage work toward improving the ice rink at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. The money would pay for preliminary engineering and design documents for replacement of the rink’s refrigeration system.

State law already gives cities the authority to ban people from public property in certain cases. But Soldotna does not have a formal internal process outlining how and when someone should be trespassed.

Soldotna’s next mini grant application cycle opens July 15. The council has approved $4,000 for grants this year.

Council member Jordan Chilson says the changes were inspired by a conversation about how Soldotna should accommodate remote participation in city meetings.

Those in favor said the bump is a necessary investment given financial trends, while those opposed said it would financially burden shoppers already feeling the strain of inflation.

City council members killed a proposed cap on the number of guests in a unit and passed a separate resolution removing the $50 fee for the permit Soldotna requires short-term rental operators to obtain.

The proposal comes about two weeks after city officials told council members about a need for more city revenue to pay for projects.

Representatives of the Soldotna Silver Salmon Swim Team have ideas for making the pool profitable, and say Soldotna has a vibrant enough base of swimmers to keep the schedule busy.

City administration presented a 40-page review of the city’s infrastructure and financial trends. The report shows the growth rate of city spending is outpacing how much money it takes in.