ITEM TITLE:
#25-44 - Authorizing a Temporary Access Agreement with East Peak Resort, LLC, Rydor Enterprises, LLC, Camicia Creek Landholdings, LLC, and Brandon Reese, for Access of Parcels A-1-A, A-1-B, Rydor Subdivision 2022, Parcel A-2, Tract A, Parcel B, Tract B, ASLS 79-116, and Parcel C, Rydor Subdivision 2019 Addition Across City of Valdez Property
SUBMITTED BY: Kate Huber, Community Development Director
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: n/a
Unencumbered Balance: n/a
Funding Source: n/a
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Resolution #25-44 Authorizing a Temporary Access Agreement with East Peak Resort, LLC, Rydor Enterprises, LLC, Camicia Creek Landholdings, LLC, and Brandon Reese, for Access of Parcels A-1-A, A-1-B, Rydor Subdivision 2022, Parcel A-2, Tract A, Parcel B, Tract B, ASLS 79-116, and Parcel C, Rydor Subdivision 2019 Addition Across City of Valdez Property
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On September 24, 2025, Nate Smith on behalf of East Peak Resort, LLC, Rydor Enterprises, LLC, and Camicia Creek Landholdings, LLC requested an updated access agreement across City of Valdez lands for access of parcels A-1, A-2 and B, ASLS 79-116 and Tract C of Rydor Subdivision 2019 Addition.
The parcels were purchased from the City of Valdez by Rydor Enterprises and Camicia Creek Landholdings in 2008 and 2019. Since the time of purchase, City Council has authorized access via resolution and access agreements.
In September 2025, Mr. Smith requested permission to create an alternate route of their existing trail where Slater Creek had eroded the previous trail. At this time, city staff determined that their previous access agreement had expired at the end of 2024 and new agreement was required. Because of the urgent nature of the request to make necessary trail modifications, staff worked with the City Attorney and City Manager to execute a short-term access agreement for their immediate needs. The agreement, executed on September 26, 2025 and expiring on October 7, 2025 is attached. The process for this agreement followed a similar process utilized by past City Managers to authorize short-term access for events, like the Mayor’s Cup snow machine race. The terms for this agreement were the same as the 2022 Access Agreement approved by City Council.
The longer-term 2025 access agreement requires approval by City Council via resolution. Brandon Reese is included in the proposed access agreement, as he previously purchased Parcel A-1-B, Rydor Subdivision 2022 Replat. After speaking with Mr. Smith about his request, staff contacted Mr. Reese to confirm his desire to be included in the access agreement approved by City Council.
If the resolution is approved by City Council, staff will work with requesters and the City Attorney to execute an access agreement expiring on December 31, 2027.
All parties authorized access by the agreement must obtain any required State or Federal permits on their approved routes, including Fish Habitat permits for stream crossing.
Prior to further development of the private properties in this area, permanent access will need to be established. This agreement is not meant to establish a route for that permanent access - it is intended to grant temporary access to the property owners via trail access on a temporary basis.