Wasilla announces groundbreaker event for new Hilton hotel and concert series plans

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly convened for a regular meeting on June 3, 2025, at 6 PM, with a quorum confirmed by the attendance of members including Jim Hale, Stephanie Nowers, and Dee McKee, among others. The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda, during which member Dee McKee requested to pull Resolution RS 25061 for further discussion.

Following the agenda approval, the assembly recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes from previous meetings held on May 6, May 8, and May 13 were presented and subsequently approved without amendments.

In the reports and communications segment, Crystal Nygaard, Deputy Administrator for the City of Wasilla, provided updates on local developments. She invited assembly members to the Groundbreaker event for the new Hilton Home2 Suites at Sun Mountain, which will feature 107 rooms and a swimming pool. Nygaard highlighted the significant investments made in water infrastructure over the past two years that facilitated this project. She also announced the upcoming "Music in the Park" concert series at Ideta Park and preparations for the Fourth of July parade, emphasizing ongoing construction and permitting efforts aimed at long-term growth and sustainability for local developers.

The assembly did not receive reports from the City of Palmer, City of Houston, or the school district, and there was no discussion regarding public relations from assembly members. The meeting concluded with a focus on the collaborative efforts between the borough and its municipalities to enhance community infrastructure and events.