Registration for winter swim lessons opens December 31

Juneau Pools will offer a new session of swim lessons in all categories—preschool, youth, adult, and Parent & Tot—beginning in January 2025. Registration opens Tuesday, December 31 at noon through the Parks & Rec registration catalog (click on the “Juneau Pools” tab). Registrations will not be taken over the phone, in person, or in advance.

Scholarships are available; complete the online form by Friday, December 27 at noon to apply.

Parent & Tot

Parent & Tot lessons (ages 6 months – 3 years) will be offered at Dimond Park Aquatic Center from January 11 through March 1 (no class January 25). Classes meet Saturday from 9:15 – 10:30 a.m. The cost is $60 + tax.

Adult

Adult lessons (ages 13 and up) will be offered at Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool from January 13 through February 3 (no class January 20). Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. The cost is $72 + tax.

Preschool and Youth

Preschool (ages 3-5) and youth (ages 6-12) lessons will be offered at both DPAC and AGB. The cost is $80 + tax.

DPAC will offer Youth Levels 1-4 and Preschool Levels 1-4. Classes meet January 14 through February 6 on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 30 minutes between 4:15 p.m. and 7 p.m.

AGB will offer Youth Levels 1-4 and Preschool Levels 1-3. Classes meet January 13 through February 10 (no class January 20) on Mondays and Wednesdays for 30 minutes between 4:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.

See the registration catalog for a detailed schedule.

Please be aware that swimmers must meet the registration prerequisites to register for any classes beyond Level 1. Swimmers who have not attended a Juneau Pools swim lesson placement session or passed the preceding class within the last six months will not be able to register for upper level classes. To arrange a swim test, please contact Angie Randall at [email protected] or (907) 586-0839 ext. 4152.

For questions, please contact Angie Randall at [email protected] or (907) 586-0839 ext. 4152.

December 23rd, 2024|

Join neighborhood meeting for proposed LID on January 3, 2025

CBJ will host a public meeting on Friday, January 3 to discuss the proposed Local Improvement District (LID) for the HESCO barrier flood mitigation project to protect against future Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF). The meeting will be held at the Thunder Mountain Middle School Auditorium from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

At the meeting, CBJ staff and representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be on hand to answer questions about the proposed LID ordinance and hear thoughts from those in the neighborhood.

Read the latest FAQ about the project at bit.ly/LIDquestions. This updated FAQ reflects amendments made to the proposed LID ordinance on December 16.

Find recordings, agenda packets, and other information from previous public meetings about the HESCO barrier project at juneau.org/manager/flood-response under the “Public Meetings” tab.

[Original post 12/20/2024; Reposted 12/31/2024 – by Clerk staff]

December 20th, 2024|

Alaska Municipal League honors Mayor Beth Weldon with 2024 Vic Fischer Leadership Award

The City and Borough of Juneau is very proud to announce that Mayor Beth Weldon is the 2024 recipient of the Alaska Municipal League’s Vic Fischer Local Government Leadership Award. Established in 2000, this award recognizes local government officials who show a significant statewide contribution and a lifetime of service to improving local government and communities in Alaska.

“We’re extremely proud to see this well-deserved recognition of all that Mayor Weldon has contributed to Juneau,” said Deputy Mayor Greg Smith. “Her deep ties to the community are reflected in a drive to look for voices and perspectives that might not be at the table and make sure they’re brought into the conversation. During the mayor’s time in office, Juneau has faced big challenges and hard questions, none of which have easy answers—yet without fail, Mayor Weldon has worked to bring the community together in finding a way forward.”

The award was presented to Mayor Weldon during an awards banquet on December 12 at the 74th Annual AML Local Government Conference in Anchorage.

Mayor Weldon was nominated for the award by City of Kodiak Mayor Pat Branson. In her nomination, Branson cited Mayor Weldon’s leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent glacial outburst floods, “challenging events [that] test one’s skill in leadership and problem-solving,” as well as her ongoing commitment to a sustainable childcare sector.

Mayor Weldon was first elected to this office in in 2018, following two years as an Assembly member, and is currently serving her third mayoral term. Before taking public office she spent twenty years with Capital City Fire/Rescue, retiring as division chief.

Mayor Weldon is also a long-time volunteer in numerous Juneau community organizations, including the Juneau Glacier Valley Rotary Club, Juneau Ski Club board, CCFR volunteer firefighters, and student swim, wrestling, and track & field clubs.

The Vic Fischer Local Government Leadership Award was established in 2000 in honor of longtime State Senator Vic Fischer. Recipients are nominated by member municipalities and judged by the AML Board of Directors. Previous recipients of the award include former Juneau Mayor Bruce Botelho (2011).

For more information about the Alaska Municipal League and AML Awards of Excellence, visit akml.org.

December 20th, 2024|

Registration for coed volleyball opens December 30

Registration for Parks & Recreation’s Adult Coed Volleyball opens Monday, December 30. Register online until January 9 at 11:59 p.m. The player fee is $50+tax per person, and the team fee is $300 for Divisions 1 and 2, and $400 for Divisions 3 and 4. Late registration on January 10 (until 4:30 p.m.) will incur a $50 late fee.

The 10-week season begins on February 10 and ends with a post-season tournament April 11-17. Find more details on the Coed Volleyball webpage.

Three key steps to remember when registering:

  1. Players register individually
  2. Team manager registers the team
  3. Team manager submits Roster/Classification Sheet (due by 11:59 p.m. on January 9 to avoid the $50 late fee)

The program needs volleyball officials. If you’re interested, contact the Parks & Recreation office at 907-586-5226 or [email protected].

Again, register online for Adult Coed Volleyball December 30 – January 9. Registration on January 10 will incur a $50 late fee.

For more information, go to the Coed Volleyball webpage, the Facebook event, or contact the Parks & Recreation office at (907) 586-5226 or [email protected].

December 19th, 2024|

December 19 Docks & Harbors board meeting remote and in person

The Docks & Harbors Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 19 at 5 p.m. will be held in person at the Port Director’s Office and remotely via Zoom.

Zoom link: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/89673334765

Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782

ID: 896 7333 4765

Passcode: 103622

The agenda is available at juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/bc-dhb/page/docks-and-harbors-board-meeting-9.

To see the full CBJ public meetings calendar, visit juneau.org/calendar.

December 19th, 2024|