Tag Archives: City of Kodiak

Hydrant Testing Muddies the Waters

For two weeks beginning Monday (June 13), the City of Kodiak Fire Department and Public Works Department will be performing fire hydrant testing and maintenance. The testing will be preformed through out the city, and during those times water system customers may see discolored water coming from the tap. The city says all water – even if it is discolored, …

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City-Borough Land-Swap on Council Agenda

Maggie Wall/KMXT A proposed land swap between the city and the borough would accomplish several things. First the Kodiak Island Borough would get a good building site near the hospital on which to build the new long-term care facility. Second, the City of Kodiak would get much needed land at the east end of the cemetery, which would provide better …

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FY13 City Budget Passage Expected Tonight

Maggie Wall/KMXT The Kodiak City Council will hold a special meeting tonight in the borough conference room to approve next year’s budget. While there are no public hearings slated, there is a public comment period scheduled just before the budget vote. In her report to the council, City Manager Aimee Kniaziowski said the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year …

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Baranof Park Refurb Fully Funded – And Then Some

Jay Barrett/KMXT The City of Kodiak just received special permission from the State of Alaska to spend grant money it hasn’t actually received yet to complete both phases of upgrades at Baranof Park. In April, the city and Ohno Construction of Seattle negotiated a lower bid price to come within just a few dollars of the $3-million available. Because of …

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