Report criticizing ski area’s finances and maintenance also contains enough promise for city leaders.
Juneau leaders say city should be able to cope, but express concern about smaller towns and uncertainty.
Local impacts may include “green” issues such as electric vehicles, Assembly members told by lobbyist.
Community asks how the waterfront development project will be managed with the growth of tourism.
Less than four months ago, Juneau voters approved a $10 million bond for wastewater facility upgrades and a $12.75 million public safety communications bond. At… Continue reading
Gondola and year-round operations cited in letter as fix for problems in former GM’s report.
11-member group seeks to present Juneau Assembly with recommendations by March 31.
Employees’ struggles acknowledged as leaders responding to critical report say future holds promise.
Guidelines have been refined since Ridgeview sold at market price.
Second Douglas crossing, wastewater plant rank next; some members concerned civic center is low on list.
City leaders also looking at hikes to property taxes and utility rates to cope with snowballing costs.
Some homeowners say they’d rather buy insurance than pay $6,300 for barriers, then focus on long-term fix.
More housing is major goal of new downtown blueprint, rezoning proposals in North Douglas and Auke Bay.
Operators’ ridership and pricing expectations questionable, says former GM hired by CBJ for study.
State boundary commission reaffirms 3-2 vote; excluded communities likely to ask for reconsideration.
Eight of nine Assembly members need to OK plan if enough objections filed; at least two already have doubts.
Increase needed due to rates not keeping up with inflation, officials say; Assembly will need to OK plan.
