Juneau International Airport officials plan to fill a $371,000 deficit this fiscal year using reserve funds – an exercise they’re likely to repeat in 2013.
Local Government
Assembly urged to fund child care
Parents, child care providers, and other supporters of the Hearts Initiative asked Assembly members Monday to fund the program to help increase child care options in Juneau.
Assembly approves zone changes to spur housing
An increase in residential density in Juneau could spur housing development.
Assembly will take up rock crusher appeal
The Juneau Assembly will hear the appeal of a CBJ Conditional Use Permit granted by the Juneau Planning Commission last month to Coogan General, LLC.
CBJ Assembly May 14, 2012
CBJ Assembly Meeting May 14, 2012 Agenda
Opponents appeal Montana Creek Rd. rock crusher permit
Opponents of a rock crusher at a Montana Creek Road gravel pit have appealed a Conditional Use Permit issued to Coogan General, LLC last month by the Juneau Planning Commission.
CBJ to seek U.S. Attorney’s advice on cruise ship tendering practices
The City and Borough of Juneau will seek input from the U.S. Attorney’s office on whether the practice of having cruise ship crewmembers tie up tender boats to CBJ docks exposes the city to potential lawsuits.
Greens Creek update tops CBJ Assembly COW agenda
Greens Creek Mine officials will discuss the facility’s latest expansion plans at tonight’s Juneau Assembly Committee of the Whole Meeting.
No comments on CBJ budget proposal
The Assembly adopted a motion setting the city’s local contribution to schools at about $23-million next year. But all budget ordinances were referred to the Finance Committee for more work. Douglas Harbor was renamed the “Mike Pusich Douglas Harbor.”
Danner continues to argue for inquiry into Planning Comm. decision
Juneau Assembly Member Ruth Danner last night (Monday) continued to argue for a full vetting of a Planning Commission decision allowing a rock crusher at a gravel pit along Montana Creek Road. But her protests may have backfired. If the decision is appealed, the Assembly likely won’t be deciding the matter.