Assembly directs study of North Star school to inform leasing, maintenance and replacement decisions

The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly directed borough staff to prepare a condition survey and market analysis for the North Star school building and to provide rental and disposal valuations and replacement‑cost estimates, assembly members said at a work session Thursday night.

Assembly member Amy, who asked that the topic be put on the agenda, told the assembly the borough will soon take possession of the facility and that local organizations have expressed interest in using parts of the building. "The borough will be taking possession of the facility and has the opportunity to partner with various local organizations," Amy said, noting that the city parks and recreation department wants to use the gym for its "little dribblers" program and that the Shunnek tribal day care has asked about lease rates for one wing.

Why it matters: The assembly’s direction is meant to give staff the data needed to set lease rates that cover operating costs or to decide whether alternative actions (sale,…