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Changes to DPAC hours and operations on March 8, 9, 11

The Dimond Park Aquatic Center (DPAC) will see temporary changes to hours and operations on the following days:

On Saturday, March 8, the pool will close to the public at 2:30 p.m. for a Glacier Swim Club event.
On Sunday, March 9, capacity will be capped at 80 patrons due to staffing shortages.
On Tuesday, March 11, DPAC’s weekly maintenance closure will be extended in order to complete work on the scoreboard above the lap pool. The pool area will be closed from 8 – 11 a.m. Other areas remain open and Chair Yoga will meet as scheduled in the events room.

All other hours and operations are expected to continue as normal.

For complete DPAC hours and events, see the full calendar at juneaupools.org.

March 4th, 2025|

Regular Planning Commission meets March 11, 2025. Here’s how to weigh in.

The Regular Planning Commission meets Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting held both in person and via Zoom Webinar link, and will be to discuss a site plan modification for a fire turnaround relocation on Mendenhall Loop road, the use of two existing church rooms to serve as a preschool for children aged 3-5 years, and a preliminary plan for an alternative residential subdivision.

This hybrid meeting will be held in person and by remote participation. Join the virtual meeting online at https://juneau.zoom.us/j/85421744892 or call: 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833 or 1-253-215-8782 or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-929-436-2866 or 1-301-715-8592 and enter Webinar ID: 854 2174 4892. If you’re giving public comment while participating virtually, you shall state your name and place of residence before beginning your testimony and will be asked to stay on the line after your testimony to answer any questions from the Commission. For more information about the procedure, contact the Community Development Department at 907-586-0715.

The public is encouraged to submit written comments to [email protected] by 12 noon, March 7, 2025, or testify at the meeting. Read the Planning Commission Meeting agenda at https://juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com.

Conditional Use Permit for Site Plan Modification: Fire Turnaround Relocation (USE20250001)

Conditional Use permit for site plan modification for fire turnaround relocation on Mendenhall Loop Road.

Conditional Use Permit for a Preschool at St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church (USE20250002)

Conditional Use Permit for the use of two existing church rooms to serve as a preschool for children aged 3-5 years. Additionally, these rooms can be utilized for Family Promise’s rotational sheltering program, various school services independent of church activities, and when needed, as emergency sheltering facilities for the Red Cross.

Preliminary Plan for Alternative Residential Subdivision at 4670 Glacier Hwy (ARP2024 0001)

Alternative Residential Subdivision for developing up to 76 dwelling units on 5.1 acres at 4670 Glacier Highway.

March 3rd, 2025|

Apply for Parks & Rec commercial use permit by March 31

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department is accepting 1-year commercial use permit applications for the 2025 season from now through Sunday, March 31.

Commercial use permits authorize commercial activity on CBJ parklands. There is a non-refundable $250 application fee for the first location and a $100 application fee for every additional location from the same vendor. Learn more about commercial use permits on the Parks & Recreation Commercial Use webpage.

Parks & Recreation will also accept late applications from April 1 through June 30, which will have an associated late fee of $250, totaling $500 for the first application. Additional applications will still cost $100.

All applications will be processed through an online form. Vendors applying for more than one location will be able to fill out a shorter version of the form when they apply for the second location onward. For those additional applications, be sure to select “No” for the second question on the landing page.

For more information, contact Dave Pusich at [email protected] or 907-586-5226 ext 4143

March 3rd, 2025|

Application for Marine Park vending permits open through March 14

Three vending locations are available in Marine Park for the 2025 summer season. Individuals and businesses interested in being a commercial vendor in Marine Park should apply by 4:30 p.m. on March 14 to the City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department.

Download the vending permit application online at bit.ly/VendingApp25 or see the Request for Interest at bit.ly/RFI-vending for complete application requirements, permit conditions, and evaluation criteria.

Marine Park is located in Downtown Juneau across from City Hall, at the end of the Seawalk. The monthly permit fee is $1,250. Each vending location measures 10 feet by 10 feet.

Please note: This application does not include vending on downtown sidewalks or street vending. For those locations please contact the Community Development Department’s Permit Center at (907) 586-0770.

For more information, contact Recreation Program Supervisor Dave Pusich at 907-586-5226 ext. 4143 or [email protected].

February 28th, 2025|

CBJ phone lines down, email and online services up

Please be aware that an ongoing ACS network disruption has affected phone service to CBJ offices and facilities. Currently, all phone service is down and CBJ offices cannot be contacted by phone.

The outage began at approximately 9 p.m. Thursday, February 27.

Internet service to CBJ offices and facilities has been restored via leased lines, and CBJ services are generally operating normally. CBJ staff and residents alike may experience delays or hiccups while using CBJ internet services—please be patient when visiting CBJ facilities or accessing CBJ services online.

To contact CBJ departments, please reach out via email. Email addresses are available at juneau.org for most departments and divisions. From the dark blue menu bar near the top of the page, hover over “Departments” then make a selection from the drop-down menu.

Further updates will be provided as soon as information is available.

The latest service updates from ACS are available on Twitter/X at @AlaskaComm or on Facebook at facebook.com/AlaskaComm.

February 28th, 2025|