Eaglecrest Update: Black Bear Chairlift closed for maintenance

During routine pre-season maintenance activities at Eaglecrest Ski Area this week, it was discovered that the Black Bear Chairlift has significant mechanical damage that prohibits safe operation of the lift.

Given the age of Black Bear and the extent of the damage, at this time it appears that there is no immediate solution that will allow safe utilization of the lift at the planned opening of the season on December 7, 2024. Eaglecrest guests should plan for delays that could prohibit operation of Black Bear until the 2025/2026 ski season.

The Eaglecrest team, along with its maintenance and engineering contractors, North Country Alpine Services and Superior Tramway, will work to provide options to the Eaglecrest Board of Directors for addressing this issue and a path forward.

In the meantime, the Eaglecrest team will re-direct resources to ensure all pre-season maintenance work on the Ptarmigan, Hooter, and Porcupine lifts is completed to ensure safe operations and maximum availability for the 2024/2025 season.

The Eaglecrest management team and Board of Directors will share updates and details as they become available.

For questions, please contact [email protected].

October 4th, 2024|

Special Assembly Meeting on flood mitigation scheduled for October 3

A Special Assembly Meeting will take place tomorrow, Thursday, October 3 at 12 p.m. via Zoom only. At the meeting, the Assembly will receive a flood mitigation update from the City Manager and take action on Emergency Ordinance 2024-34 (An Emergency Ordinance Authorizing the Manager to Execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers for Advance Measure Assistance).

The meeting agenda and packet are available at juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/bc-assembly/page/special-assembly-meeting-2024-23.

Join the meeting over Zoom:

Link: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/91515424903

Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782

ID: 915 1542 4903

Public Participation

Testimony time will be limited by the Mayor based on the number of participants. Members of the public that want to provide oral testimony must notify the Municipal Clerk by 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 3 by calling 907-586-5278 and indicating the topic(s) upon which they wish to testify. Members of the public are encouraged to send their comments in advance of the meeting to [email protected].

October 2nd, 2024|

CBJ 10/1/2024 Election – Preliminary Unofficial Results Posted

CBJ Ballot Processing Center

INFORMATION RELEASE
October 1, 2024 (10:20p.m.)

ELECTION DAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024 – PRELIMINARY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS POSTED

Today, October 1, 2024, is Election Day for the CBJ Regular Municipal Election which is being conducted as a By-Mail/hybrid election. Voters were mailed ballots on September 12 and ballots began returning on September 13.

All the ballots that have been received through Monday, September 30 have undergone their initial review and those that were eligible for counting are included in today’s preliminary unofficial results. Those results are posted on the CBJ Elections webpage at https://juneau.org/clerk/elections.

The CBJ Elections team will continue to process the ballots cast on election day at both of the two Vote Centers, dropped off in one of Ballot Drop Boxes and mailed via the U.S.P.S. (postmarked by Election Day). A secondary set of unofficial preliminary results will be posted online on Friday, October 4 and again on Friday, October 11.

Part of the review process includes sending out cure letters to voters to ensure any missing information or signature remedies are addressed so those ballots can be approved for counting. Voters are encouraged to watch their mail and respond as soon as they receive a cure letter to make sure their ballot can be counted.

The Canvass Review Board will meet October 14 & 15 to review and certify the election. The official/final results will be posted online once the Canvass Review Board and Election Official certify the election on October 15. Certification may be delayed by up to 3 days on a case-by-case basis as may be required.

Full election details are online at https://juneau.org/clerk/elections. Anyone with questions about this election can call the Ballot Processing Center at 907-586-5278, option 4. Please note that the Clerks/Election Office will be opening at 10a.m. on Wednesday, October 2.

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October 1st, 2024|

Reminder: last day to vote in CBJ election

Today, October 1, is the last day to vote in the 2024 CBJ Regular Municipal Election. If you haven’t returned your ballot yet, you can drop it in a secure drop box or vote in person until 8 p.m. tonight.

Visit a drop box:

  • AEL&P, 5601 Tonsgard Court, Lemon Creek
  • City Hall, 155 Heritage Way, Downtown
  • Douglas Library/Fire Hall, 1016 3rd Street, Douglas
  • Mendenhall Valley Library, 3025 Dimond Park, Valley
  • Statter Harbor Boat Launch Parking, 11801 Glacier Highway, Auke Bay

Vote in person:

  • City Hall Assembly Chambers, 155 Heritage Way
  • Mendenhall Valley Library, 3025 Dimond Park Loop

Please be aware that Vote Centers are ONLY at these two locations. State precinct polling places are not open for the municipal election.

If you are unable to vote in person due to age, illness, or disability, a personal representative may pick up and deliver a ballot for you (called “Special Needs Voting”). Call 907-586-5278 option 4 immediately if you are in need of this option. Ballots must be returned by 8 p.m.

See a sample ballot at bit.ly/3zIiy2Q or read the voter information guide at bit.ly/4cTus7s.

For more information about CBJ municipal elections, including FAQs, visit juneau.org/clerk/elections.

 

 

 

October 1st, 2024|

AGB and DPAC closures scheduled for October

Both Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool and Dimond Park Aquatic Center will undergo scheduled closures in the month of October.

AGB will be closed each Thursday in October from 12:30 – 4 p.m.

DPAC will be partially or fully closed from October 3-5 while the pool hosts a swim/dive meet. The fitness deck will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 3. The rest of the facility will be closed from 8 a.m. on Friday, October 4 through end of day Saturday, October 5.

DPAC will reopen for regular hours on Sunday, October 6. As a reminder, the pool is currently operating with reduced hours and capacity on weekends.

To see the full schedule for both pools, visit juneaupools.org.

For questions, contact Aquatics Manager Terra Patterson at [email protected] or (907) 586-0839.

September 30th, 2024|
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