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New Eaglecrest Summer Operations Task Force scheduled to meet Dec. 12

December 4, 2019 – News

The initial meeting of the Eaglecrest Summer Operations Task Force is scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) in the City Hall Conference Room #224. The six-member task force created by Mayor Beth Weldon consists of the following three Assemblymembers and three Eaglecrest Board members: Deputy Mayor …

This is a picture of a Juneau trail

Parks & Recreation wants public input on proposed changes to commercial use regulations

December 3, 2019 – News, Notices for Public Comment

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department is considering changes to regulations that govern the commercial use of parks and recreation facilities. Existing regulations were written nearly 25 years ago, and a number of changes are proposed to provide Parks & Recreation with a better framework to …

Salmon Boys by Crystal Worl

Gallery Walk at Juneau-Douglas City Museum features solo artist Crystal Worl

December 2, 2019 – News

Visit the Juneau-Douglas City Museum for the opening reception of One Raven: Painting One Story at a Time by Crystal Worl on Friday, December 6 from 4:30-7 p.m. This exhibit will be on display through December 28. The opening reception is free; artwork and related merchandise will be for sale. …

Public can submit proposals for Marine Passenger Fee proceeds starting Dec. 2

November 27, 2019 – News

Every year, the City and Borough of Juneau asks city departments and the public, including businesses and the visitor industry, for project proposals to be funded with Marine Passenger Fee proceeds. Proposals can be submitted December 2, 2019  through January 2, 2020. In 1999, Juneau voters passed a proposition assigning …

Learn about drafted new residential zoning districts for parts of downtown Dec. 5 or 7

November 25, 2019 – News, Notices for Public Comment

Is your house in the Alternative Design Overlay District in Downtown Juneau? The City and Borough of Juneau Community Development Department has drafted new residential zoning districts for the Alternative Design Overlay District – or ADOD – and invites the community to learn about what’s proposed and offer feedback. Attend …

CBJ still looking for art proposals for downtown signage; Jan. 24 deadline

November 22, 2019 – FYI, News

The City and Borough of Juneau is looking for three artists to produce original art. Images of the art will be displayed on panels as part of the Downtown Wayfinding and Interpretive Elements Project. Proposals are due January 24, 2020 prior to 2 p.m. The existing wayfinding and interpretive signs …

Leveling the playing field between local & online sellers when it comes to sales tax

November 20, 2019 – News

Since the beginning of this year, Amazon has been collecting local sales tax on a majority of its sales to Juneau and remitting that revenue to the City and Borough of Juneau. Now, there’s an effort to require other remote sellers to collect sales tax on goods delivered to Juneau. CBJ has …

Flume Trail is temporarily closed

November 19, 2019 – FYI, News

Due to elevated landslide risk, City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation is temporarily closing the Flume Trail. Please abide by the posted signage. Parks & Recreation will monitor the situation and notify the public when it reopens. For more information, call Parks & Recreation at 586-5226.

New JPD positions will expedite service, improve 911 response

November 13, 2019 – News

The Juneau Police Department is adding two new positions in its Communications Center to ensure calls for emergencies and calls for service are addressed promptly and attentively. Two call takers will join 11 dispatchers and two dispatch leads. JPD is currently hiring for the call taker positions; the application period …

This is a picture of the St. Vincent de Paul Community Center which will house the Cold Weather Emergency Shelter.

St. Vincent de Paul taking over operation of cold weather emergency shelter

November 8, 2019 – News

The cold weather emergency shelter previously run by the City and Borough of Juneau will be operated this winter by St. Vincent de Paul Juneau in the St. Vincent de Paul Community Center at 8617 Teal Street. The Juneau Assembly on October 14 approved a bid award of $125,000 to …