Assembly Approves Ordinance Naming Big Lake Lions Recreation Center

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly convened on September 2, 2025, to discuss several key ordinances and resolutions, including the adoption of Ordinance 25-91, which honors the Big Lake Alliance by naming a facility after the organization. Assembly member Gamble highlighted the Alliance's significant contributions to the community, particularly their role in funding and operating the Big Lake Lions Recreation Center for over 15 years. The ordinance passed without objection, reflecting the Assembly's support for recognizing local organizations that enhance community services.

Another major topic was the reappropriation of $21,000 from opioid settlement funding for the Department of Emergency Services' peer support training program. Finance Director Cheyenne Bridal explained that this funding would support a grant application aimed at improving opioid peer support services. The Assembly moved to adopt Ordinance 25-94 and accompanying Resolution 25-80, which also passed without objection.

The meeting also included a consent agenda that approved various contracts and projects, including a change order for animal care upgrades and several infrastructure improvements. The Assembly approved the consent agenda unanimously, indicating a collaborative approach to local governance.

Overall, the meeting underscored the Assembly's commitment to community enhancement through recognition of local organizations and strategic funding allocations for essential services. The next steps will involve implementing the approved ordinances and resolutions, furthering the borough's development initiatives.