DISPOSAL OF AN INTEREST IN MUNICIPAL TRUST LAND IN PITKAS POINT, ALASKA

What is this notice about?

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The State of Alaska, acting as trustee for land held for a future city in Pitkas Point, has approved three land agreements with the Pitka's Point Traditional Council for a community hall, a playground, and a public cemetery. The public can comment until 5:00 p.m. on October 28, 2026, and the decision may change based on comments received.

Why was this notice issued?

This notice is posted and published under 3 AAC 190.420 and .910.

What action is being taken?

The Municipal Lands Trust Officer, acting for the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, has approved three proposed site control agreements: (1) Amendment No. 2 to the Community Hall Lease, which updates the hall's Property Plan to match an adjacent survey and other interests on the trust land; (2) a renewal and amendment of the Playground Lease for a new 30-year term, moving the planned playground parcel to a new location; and (3) a new land lease for a public cemetery that waives the fair market value requirement because the cemetery serves a public or charitable purpose. The land is part of Tract 14A of Plat 2015-15 (Bethel Recording District), in Section 31, Township 23 North, Range 76 West, and Section 6, Township 22 North, Range 76 West, Seward Meridian. The approval becomes final 30 days after publication or after 30 days of continuous posting, whichever is later.

Who is involved: Pitka's Point Traditional Council (lease recipient); Municipal Lands Trustee Program, Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (trustee for the future city in Pitkas Point)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Oct 28, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Comments are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.”

Ways to respond

Mail Municipal Lands Trustee Program, Attn: Chris Grundman, 550 West 7th Ave, Ste 1640, Anchorage, AK 99501
Email mlt@alaska.gov
Fax 907-269-4539
Phone 907-269-4548

What to include

Send comments to the attention of Chris Grundman. It may help to reference MLT 55-0223, 55-0909 & 55-0962. All responses will be reviewed after the deadline, and the Commissioner's decision may be modified based on information received.

Contact

Chris Grundman
Municipal Lands Trustee Program, Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
mlt@alaska.gov
907-269-4548
550 West 7th Ave, Ste 1640, Anchorage, AK 99501

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Sep 28, 2026: Notice published
Oct 28, 2026: Public comment deadline (5:00 p.m.)

Original notice text

PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO COMMUNITY HALL LEASE, RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT TO PLAYGROUND LEASE, AND LAND LEASE FOR PUBLIC CEMETERY ON MUNICIPAL TRUST LAND IN PITKAS POINT, ALASKA BY THE MUNICIPAL LAND TRUSTEE In accordance with AS 44.33.755 and 3 AAC 190-410 - .460, the Municipal Lands Trust Officer, acting on behalf of the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, as trustee for the future city in Pitkas Point, Alaska, approves the following proposed site control agreements to be issued to the Pitka’s Point Traditional Council: AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO COMMUNITY HALL LEASE: The proposed amendment will update the configuration of the Property Plan for the community hall to conform to an adjacent survey and other interests on municipal trust land; RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT TO PLAYGROUND LEASE: The proposed renewal and amendment will renew the lease for a new 30-year term and relocate the planned playground parcel to a new location; and LAND LEASE FOR PUBLIC CEMETERY: The proposed land lease is for a public cemetery and waives the requirement for fair market value because the cemetery serves a public or charitable purpose. The above leasehold interests are located within Section 31, Township 23 North, Range 76 West, and Section 6, Township 22 North, 76 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska, more particularly identified as a portion of Tract 14A of Plat 2015-15 recorded in the Bethel Recording District. This notice is being posted and published in accordance with the requirements of 3 AAC 190.420 and .910. This approval becomes final upon the expiration of 30 days following the publication of this notice, or after 30 days of continuous posting of this notice, whichever is later. The public is invited to comment on the proposed amendment. Please submit comments to: Municipal Lands Trustee Program Attn: Chris Grundman 550 West 7th Ave, Ste 1640, Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: 907-269-4548 Fax: 907-269-4539 Email: mlt@alaska.gov Comments are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Following the comment deadline, all responses will be reviewed and the Commissioner’s decision on this matter may be modified as a result of information received. Attachments: Amendment No. 2 to Community Hall Lease Renewal and Amendment to Playground Lease Land Lease for Public Cemetery

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