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Kenai council declines proposed vacation of Wildwood Drive adjacent right‑of‑way amid ownership, timing concerns
Summary
After extended debate and a member recusal, the Kenai City Council on May 21 voted down a resolution to vacate a 60‑by‑156‑foot portion of an unnamed right‑of‑way along Wildwood Drive, citing unresolved ownership questions and ongoing negotiations with state and Native association stakeholders.
The Kenai City Council on May 21 rejected a resolution that would have declared a 60‑by‑156‑foot portion of an unnamed road by Wildwood Drive not needed for public purpose and vacated it to adjoining owners. The vote failed after a lengthy council debate about timing, local drainage needs and a parallel dispute over Wildwood Drive’s underlying ownership.
Council discussion and recusal Councilmember Douthat had earlier publicly recused himself on this matter because of property ownership ties to nearby lots. The resolution — numbered 2025‑532 on the agenda — drew divided comments at the dais. Supporters, including the applicant (a property owner who described flooding and drainage problems on the lots),…
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