PUBLIC NOTICE
RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF PUBLIC AIRPORT LEASE
ON MUNICIPAL TRUST LAND IN NELSON LAGOON, ALASKA
BY THE MUNICIPAL LANDS 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 Nelson Lagoon, Alaska, approves the renewal and amendment of the Public Airport Lease issued to the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
This renewal and amendment of the Public Airport Lease dated April 22, 1996, will waive the fair market value requirement pursuant to 3 AAC 190.460(1) as the airport serves a public purpose. It also updates the notice section with current contact information. The renewal term is for an additional 55 years continuing from the expiration date of the original 1996 issued lease.
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 issuance of the renewal and amendment by the State of Alaska is subject to approval by the Appropriate Village Entity, the Nelson Lagoon Village Council (attached).
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 1650 Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: 907-269-4548 Fax: 907-269-4539 Email: mlt@alaska.gov
No later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025
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: 1) DRAFT Renewal and Amendment No. 1 of Public Airport Lease (5 Pages)
2) Nelson Lagoon Village Council Resolution No. 6-25, Dated 08/25/2025 (1Page)