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Wasilla council adopts FY26 goals with edits to clarify Menard Center feasibility study and road safety language
Summary
Council approved the administration’s FY26 goals and initiatives (AM 2502) after votes to change wording: the Menard Center feasibility study will assess 'need and methods' rather than assume expansion, and road-paving language was amended to include safety and traffic management.
The Wasilla City Council on Monday approved the city’s fiscal year 2026 goals and initiatives (AM 2502) after adopting several amendments to clarify intent on a recreation center feasibility study and road-paving language.
Council member Graham asked the council to change wording on the feasibility study for the Menard Center so it would assess “need and methods for potential growth or expansion” rather than reflect a presumption of expansion. Council members approved that amendment.
Separately, council members amended goal 4.5, which directs continued local road improvement, to add language that paving and connectivity work should be done "while maintaining and ensuring safety and traffic management for those roads." Council members said the change ensures safety remains a stated priority when planning and funding road work.
Why it matters: The goals document guides budgeting and capital planning for the coming fiscal year. Council member Graham said the Menard Center is an important asset and that a feasibility study should first determine need before any decision on expansion.
Other edits and housekeeping: Council approved a minor wording change on the cover language to say the goals "will be revisited annually" rather than implying those exact goals had been previously carried forward. Council also removed an incomplete sentence referencing an ERP system and retained other sections as drafted.
Voting and next steps: Councilmember Graham made the main amendment language for the Menard Center study and the council approved it. The amended goals and initiatives document will guide department work during FY26 and inform the administration’s budget proposals.
Ending note: Council members asked staff to ensure the feasibility study scope focuses on market need and options rather than presuming a facility expansion; staff will incorporate the council’s amended language into the final goals document that will accompany FY26 budget materials.
