KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echoes, and announcements for October 10th. Host is Will Peterson. Headlines – Library can try for grants, Mat Su Assembly says.

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Tomorrow, Tuesday October 4th, is the regular Mat-Su Borough election.

On the ballot are two bond propositions:  a transportation system bond totaling over 32 million dollars, with a fifty percent match from the state, and a five-year bond for educational and school-related capital improvements, totaling over 214 million dollars, with 70 percent debt service reimbursement from the state. (more…)

By Sondra Porter–According to our Borough Assemblyman Vern Halter,  the current bond packages for roads and schools are “a steal of a deal.”  Both Halter and School board member Sarah Welton traveled to Talkeetna Friday evening to explain and ask for support for the current bond proposals.   Voters will be deciding on these measures in a special Mat Su Borough election on October 4^th. (more…)

KTNA’s Sue Deyoe had a conversation in our studio with Mat-Su Borough manager John Moosey. They talked about his visit to Su Valley High School, the Susitna Dam, the upcoming Borough election, and more.

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First segment: 12 min

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Second segment: 17 min 15 sec

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Just one of the several ordinances that the Mat Su Borough Assembly postponed at their last meeting deals with mandatory land use permits and certified site plans.  The Planning Commission took a look at the proposal, heard public testimony and has come up with a proposal of their own.  But discussion on the proposal by the Assembly has now been postponed until November. (this story has been corrected from its initial airing – mandatory land use permits are required for buildings 480 sq. ft. and larger)

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The Denali Nordic Ski Trails with help from the Borough, has been planning future ski trails in the Talkeetna Lakes Park for a number of years.  The next step in the Borough park plan is underway and it means creating new loop ski trails.  The Park will be closed for a day in order for equipment to work on the new trail system.

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The Mat Su Borough Assembly adopted a school bond package that will go in front of voters this fall.  It is just one of many ballot measure voters will need to decide upon at the ballot box.  The bond package includes numerous improvements plus new schools in the Knik Goose Bay area.  Sue Deyoe has more on the school bonds…

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The Mat Su Borough Assembly recently approved district reapportionment.  After each federal census and after the state is finished with their redistricting plan, the Assembly is required to propose a reapportionment plan for assembly districts. (more…)

After an hour of discussion at the Mat Su Borough Assembly meeting Tuesday evening, the Assembly voted in favor of putting forth a road bond proposition to voters this fall. (more…)