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Public Demand It! wrote on Sep 25, 2007 5:06 AM:

" Get an open forum to hear the facts on the Sun Mountain Rd issues. You can't get straight answers from the city and the people are entitled to know! Too much "backroom" dealing for my blood.. Serious issues remain unresolved, all the while business owners suffer. IS Sun Mountain being kept closed for an agenda??? We can not believe that utility installation can take over 4 months and not they want an extension... PLEASE pound the Mayor for ANSWERS!!! City Council also! "




What's going on?? wrote on Sep 21, 2007 5:08 AM:

" Attacks on our long standing businesses.. Closures of roads just built 2 years ago.. Community being blind sided in favor of a developer.. Falsehoods to the public.. ALL of this right here in our Governor's home town! WOW !! "




TIME FOR.. wrote on Sep 21, 2007 4:45 AM:

" IT IS TIME FOR AN INDEPTH REVIEW, NO INVESTIGATION, OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATION! WHO IS GETTING WHAT FROM WHOM?? TOO MUCH BACK DOOR ACTIVITY GOING ON FOR MY BLOOD... PUT IT ALL ON THE TABLE MAYOR! "




FeralTex New Zealand wrote on Sep 19, 2007 2:36 PM:

" Haveing Had a few Coffes at the Windbreak Cafe You Wasilla Residents would be Mad not to preserve it. One Day it will be a real Historic Place Regards to all from 41 Degrees South. "




CommonWorkingPeople wrote on Sep 18, 2007 11:32 PM:

" Can you even think how many peoples lives would be affected by a move like that. My job would be at risk with a road through it. The Windbreak is an icon to Wasilla. And the way I make a living for my family. We really need to think about our morals. "




Wasilla Resident wrote on Sep 18, 2007 11:03 PM:

" Anyone noticed all of the "for sale" signs in Wasilla. They have built, built, built and it is absolutely ridiculous! These so-called developers who as I recall had Borough employees moonlighting for them part time care only about money. Well appears they are losing some of that money for over-building. Enough box stores and malls, Wasilla is already a mess and has lost its charm! Those who received letters from Keller need to "demand" an apology! "




sivu wrote on Sep 18, 2007 7:55 PM:

" Small business is the backbone of local economy-it is what creates multiplyer economic effects which increase employment- centralized big box stores take our money out of state and much of the work except the most lowly paying positions are consolidated at an out of state site. Stop being so eager to make 2cents that we sell out our land our people and our quality of life.Think what we leave our children "




A Sad Business owner wrote on Sep 17, 2007 6:49 PM:

" I wonder if the same engineer is writing the plans for that road that is making the plans for the Parks Hwy between Church Rd and Big Lake? If so, good luck - he don't care about any of these businesses either. It would be setting a real bad precident if they manage to shut 2 long standing businesses down. "




Jeffery wrote on Sep 17, 2007 12:52 PM:

" There is no reason to take out small owners. No one needs new business enough to remove small business. Stand tall Six Robblees and Windbreak Café. We won't stand by and let this happen. I will chain my body to a light pole. Small business is what makes Alaska, Alaska. Not the Wal-Mart's. Stand up to big business. Stand tall small business. "




WAITING wrote on Sep 16, 2007 8:11 AM:

" As I recall, Mayor Keller was asked to send an apology letter to each of those offended by her letter of 24 August. To date nothing has been forthcoming.. Surly she is ashamed of her actions and should want to keep the faith of the citizens? Wait ! What faith ? We need OPEN government even in the cities of our state. What's going on in our backyard and that of our squeaky clean Governor. She would not like it!!! "




Barbara wrote on Sep 14, 2007 8:21 AM:

" I agree that Wasilla does not need to take away the small businesses especially the Windbreak. I lived in Alaska for 26 years and every time I come to visit I always eat at the windbreak. They have excellent food and should remain where they are and continuing doing business. "




WhatsNext wrote on Sep 14, 2007 7:07 AM:

" My question to Mayor Keller is this: What is your "more aggressive approach" to securing this land? Are you going to use imminent domain to seize this private property? Wake up, Wasilla. Your land might be next. This is a property rights issue. "




What ?? wrote on Sep 14, 2007 7:04 AM:

" No! this has no connection with Lyda or Vic. My friend this is the tactics of Mayor Keller. "




Confused ? wrote on Sep 14, 2007 7:02 AM:

" Mary, I don't know where U R coming from?? What stance are you taking? Do you support the destruction of the very blood life of our city in favor of big box stores? Put yourself in those owners shoes. The re-route planned looks as though it was specifically designed to kill them and get rid of the competition they represent. The scheme is senseless and one wonders what the mayor's motive is??? you can e mail me.. findme@gci.net "




Notofwasilla wrote on Sep 13, 2007 9:22 PM:

" This is the way of Lyda and Vic, you voted 'em in all these years. "




Do it Right ! wrote on Sep 13, 2007 6:41 PM:

" The first time.. or is it too late. No road changes are necessary. Even the developer provided for an access from his property to Palmer Wasilla Hwy to connect through the new Target Mall, BUT the city in their short sightedness let Target build right in that path. Soo no connection to the Fred Meyer light on PW Hwy. MORE traffic congestion at the intersection of Parks PW Hwy and at Hermon Parks. What kind of manager is this mayor anyway??? "




mary wrote on Sep 13, 2007 6:20 PM:

" I am in favor of the change. I remember 10 years ago, the small businesses put a stop to re-routing traffic through Parks in Wasilla, and look at the problems today. The Valley will grow, and sensible construction and design for ease of traffic must be put in place. Wasilla is the arm pit of Alaska, its a giant strip mall of design that does not function and has no visual appeal. YES, get some developers in and do some serious long term plans that developers must follow. "




Rich Lawyer wrote on Sep 13, 2007 9:31 AM:

" Hey Jack Barrett. Just wait for Prop 1 to pass. As long as the City of Wasilla doesn’t reject your proposal before the passage of Prop 1, you can file suit. After all, the rejection constitutes the City enforcing a “new” land-use regulation that will negatively affect your property. Ain’t the English language a grand thing? Best part, if you sue, Prop 1 requires that the City pays all of your costs. So go out and find the best, most expensive lawyer you can. What can it hurt? The taxpayers are going to pay for it. " "




STOP! wrote on Sep 13, 2007 9:30 AM:

" ive lived here all my life and wasilla haS changed so much and i really dont like it..to many new roads to much construction its a pain just going to wal mart becuase it takes 30 minutes and i live right down the road its sad we need to focus on whats going on now not bring up plans for new roads and more stores we have enough stores for suppplies and plus i LOVE windbreak thats the best restruant in this town no doubt "




Sourdough wrote on Sep 13, 2007 9:30 AM:

" I read this story and my heart dropped. How can "a more aggressive approach" to secure land for a retail center be a postive thing when it means destroying local businesses? When the tourists arrive in the summer, are they going to want to check out businesses that make the Valley unique, or go to a "retail store" like 'back home'? Obviously the Valley is growing, but does it have to be at the expense of "aggresively" pushing out those who were here first? "




Anne wrote on Sep 13, 2007 9:29 AM:

" Are you kidding? Take away one of the best restaurants left in the Valley? Maybe the next city council meeting needs to be held at the Wind Break! Slow down folks. Wasilla is a mess already. Let's pave and repair the roads we already have, not build new ones!! "




Frequent Visitor wrote on Sep 13, 2007 9:29 AM:

" As a frequest visitor to Alaska, I already am appalled at the cluttered look and feeling I get driving through Wasilla. The formerly lovely view of the Chugach and Talkeetnas is all but obliterated already by shops, stores and signs. I hope the City gives careful consideration before eliminating favorite places like the Windbreak and before adding more mall-like atmosphere and clutter to an already unattractive corridor on the Parks Highway. "




NO Roads!! wrote on Sep 13, 2007 9:29 AM:

" I am disgusted by this city for thinking that they could do that to the small shops and resturants around here. Do they understand that is what makes Wasilla and even Palmer so warm and inviting? We need to keep our businesses,money, and employment local. "