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Council discusses contractor pickup after Wasilla Cleanup weekend

Wasilla City Council · April 28, 2026

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Summary

Councilman McGrath asked the administration to contract crews to collect curbside trash left after Wasilla City Cleanup weekend, noting storm-driven debris; the mayor asked staff about budget and Director Shaw said an open purchase order could cover a one-day contractor pickup.

Councilman McGrath asked the Wasilla City Council to request (a "will of the council") that the administration arrange for a contractor to collect trash bags left at curbs the Monday after the City Cleanup weekend, saying recent winter windstorms produced unusually heavy debris.

Members and staff debated whether the council should direct such an administrative action. City counsel and other members described a "will of the council" as an advisory request rather than a binding directive, and suggested drafting a resolution or allowing the administration to act if funds permit.

The mayor asked whether money was available for a contractor. Director Shaw said the city has an open purchase order and "I think that we could afford to have our contractor drive around for a day and pick up trash bags." The mayor indicated staff would "take care of this." The council did not adopt a binding directive during the meeting; instead the item will be handled through administration and, if desired, could be brought back as a resolution on a future agenda.

McGrath also requested the administration consider soliciting bids to remove a caboose at Menly Park, calling it an "eyesore" and potential hazard, and promoted a DEA drug take-back event at the Wasilla Fred Meyer parking lot, citing a statistic that "85 percent" of teens' first exposure to illegal drugs is from a home medicine cabinet.

The council's discussion made clear that, unless the council formally adopts a resolution, such operational tasks remain within administration discretion and may be pursued without special council action.