November 18 Assembly meeting agenda includes flood zone LID, REPL liquor licenses

The Regular Assembly Meeting on Monday, November 18, will include discussion of two items the community has expressed special interest in: a possible Local Improvement District (LID) for the proposed HESCO barrier flood mitigation project, and a request for the State to issue additional restaurant/eating place licenses for Juneau.

The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in person in the City Hall Assembly Chambers and remotely via Zoom. It will also be livestreamed on CBJ’s YouTube channel at bit.ly/cbjstream.

Zoom link: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/91515424903

Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782

Webinar ID: 915 1542 4903

Find the full agenda packet at https://juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/bc-assembly/page/regular-assembly-meeting-2024-25.

The LID is agenda item D-4: Introduction of Ordinance 2024-40 An Ordinance Creating a Local Improvement District No. 210 HESCO Barrier Project Phase 1 and Appropriating the Sum of up to $7,580,000.

This item is on the agenda as a special order of business. The proposed ordinance will be presented before the Assembly, who will choose whether or not to take further action. If the Assembly chooses to pursue the ordinance, a full public process will begin and public hearings will be scheduled in (likely) December and February.

REPL licenses are agenda item M-17: Resolution 3051: A Resolution Petitioning the Alaska State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to Issue up to 20 Additional Restaurant or Eating Place Licenses within the City and Borough of Juneau Under Alaska Statute 04.11.405.

This is ordinance is on the agenda for public testimony and Assembly action. You can provide testimony during the meeting by attending in person or by contacting the Clerk’s Office at 907-586-5278 by 4 p.m. Monday to testify over Zoom. You can also submit your comments in writing to [email protected].

For the complete CBJ public meeting calendar, see juneau.org/calendar.

November 15th, 2024|

Early bird registration for youth and peewee basketball opens November 18

Early bird registration for Parks & Recreation’s Youth Basketball League (ages 6 to 14) and Peewee Basketball (age 5) opens Monday, November 18, at noon. Register online under the “Youth & Teen” tab.

Early registration for Youth Basketball costs $55 + tax and runs November 18 – December 1. Late registration costs $65 + tax and runs from December 2 until full.

Registration for Peewee Basketball costs $40 + tax and runs from November 18 until full.

Registration is first come, first served and space is limited. Once a division is full, kids will automatically be placed on the waitlist. In the case of low registration numbers, divisions may be combined. Scholarships are available; complete the online form to apply.

Youth Basketball League is about skill development, fun, and sportsmanship for newcomers and returning players. The season runs January 6 – March 8. Kids will practice once a week for one hour. Games will take place on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Kids must turn 6 years old by February 1, 2025 in order to play.

Peewee Basketball is for boys and girls age 5. The season runs January 11 – February 22. Kids will practice skills for one hour once a week for six weeks total. Kids must turn 5 by January 11, 2025 in order to play.

Find out more about the season on the program website.

Youth Basketball relies on volunteer coaches and parent volunteers. If you’re interested, contact Recreation Coordinator Amanda Lovejoy at (907) 586-2635 ext. 4156 or [email protected] for more information.

November 14th, 2024|

Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Steering Committee seeks members

Juneau residents living or working in Downtown Douglas or West Juneau are invited to apply for a seat on the DD/WJ Steering Committee. The Committee is continuing work on the DD/WJ Area Plan, a long-term vision, policy guide, and action plan.

Interested parties can apply on the Clerk’s website at juneau.org/clerk/boards-committees. Please note that applicants should choose “Other Board” on the Board, Commission, Committee drop menu, and add “DDWJSC” under Reasons for Applying. The application deadline is Monday, December 2.

The committee meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, with the exception of November and December. Project work is anticipated to wrap up by April or May. More information can be found on the CDD website at juneau.org/community-development/douglas-west-juneau.

The DD/WJ Steering Committee invites the public to their November 13 meeting at the Sayéik: Gastineau Public Library to meet current Steering Committee members and CBJ staff, learn more about the DD/WJ Area Plan project, and attend the meeting. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Minta Montalbo at [email protected] or (907) 586-0753.

November 7th, 2024|