Soldotna Field House

It hasn’t always been a given Soldotna would be able to open the field house. When the city put the issue before residents six years ago, voters killed it by just 18 votes. But a similar proposition three years ago got overwhelming support.

The votes came after a work session with city parks and recreation staff, who presented some of their nuts-and-bolts proposals for the 42,000-square-foot field house. For example – how much people will pay to get into the building.

As of Wednesday evening, a judicial order halting the freeze until at least next week was still in effect. The White House rescinded its initial memo halting payments, but said Wednesday it still plans to review federal spending

City Manager Janette Bower says the city’s not sure it actually needs all of the remaining $5 million to cover project costs.