Envision Soldotna 2030

Below is a general schedule, outlining major project milestones. Additional information and documents related to these milestones can be found further down the page under the “Meetings” heading.

RFP advertised in Peninsula Clarion/Anchorage Daily News		August 2008
Review submittals and interview finalists		September 2008
Sign contract with DOWL HKM, refine project scope		October 2008
Initial Interviews with Key Community Stakeholders		December 2008
Develop Public Participation Plan		January 2009
Site Documentation/Photos	December 2008 - February 2009
Inventory/Analysis	December 2008 - February 2009
Summary of Planning Issues		March 2009
Public Visioning Charrette		May 6-9 2009
Vision Statement/Goals and Objectives draft online		June 2009
Draft Plan Elements	August - November 2009
Public Meetings on the Draft Plan		January 2010
Planning & Zoning Commission Hearings		February 2010
City Council Hearings		February 2010
Final Plan Preparation		March 2010
Final Plan Submission to City		March 2010
Kenai Peninsula Borough Hearings	April-June 2010

Aug 13, 2008	Project status report to the Soldotna City Council PowerPoint Presentation
Dec 3-4, 2008	Kick-off meeting and initial stakeholder interviews Comp Plan Interview Questions and Draft Responses
Mar 5, 2009	Access-Ability Forum at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai
Mar 10, 2009	Presentation to the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. PowerPoint Presentation
May 8, 2009	Vision and Goals Workshop. Information Boards
Jun 15-17, 2009	Visioning Focus Groups. Handout
Sep 2 & 16, 2009	P&Z work sessions on draft Chapter 1 and vision/goals. Draft Chapter 1
Oct 7, 2009	P&Z work session. DOWL HKM project update including draft vision statement and goals and development of Chapters 1 and 2