The City of Soldotna expects to be able to open a new memorial park cemetery this summer. Soldotna Mayor Peter Micciche spoke to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly this week to update them on the progress.
They have a design, and most of primary site clearing is complete. The type of gate and sign need to be made final, but the Community Memorial Park Policy Committee has completed a policy for review by the Soldotna City Council.
Micciche said, "A very prominent paragraph explains that it is a borough facility and that borough residents will receive the same treatment, the same pricing as any other user of that facility."
Micciche said the project would not be possible without support from the Borough Assembly. The city had already owned land at the proposed site, but they desired the ability to expand. Ten acres of adjacent borough land was sold to Soldotna for $2. Micciche said that the former agreement is not forgotten.
He said, "Still have my two dollars, and that will probably be part of the dedication celebration as well."
Soldotna does not currently operate a cemetery. The issue has been contentious for years. Some of the debate centered on picking a location for the cemetery. The final choice was a spot on West Redoubt near the Kenai River. They expect a dedication celebration for the the opening in mid- to late-July.
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