There is an awfully lot going on at the local level. Unfortunately, it is being eclipsed by national politics and elections in general. Things are happening that YOU need to know about. Ordinances for public hearing tomorrow include authorizing the manager to negotiate purchase on land on telephone hill for a parking garage. I have moved from lukewarm support, to semi-opposition. Let me explain why. The land on telephone hill was designated to be a capitol complex. If we purchase the land, I believe we are telling the state we are OK that they will not build the capitol there. Our agreement with them should be that we will build a garage on their land, which will be given to them upon the construction of a capitol building. We should not abolish the loan we gave them that has increased to 6+ million. That is one of our few pieces of leverage and we should not give it up.
Tomorrow night also has an ordinance on Auke Lake motorized vehicle use. And while not on the official agenda, the issue of the whale sculpture will come back for reconsideration. I continue to oppose use of city dollars to construct the sculpture at this time. And I want to know more details about costs for siting and maintenance.
Despite this stuff- probably THE most important issue is the new Comprehensive Plan for Juneau. The draft has been reviewed for more than a year by the Planning Commission and is now before the Assembly. It will guide Juneau building and development for the next 12 years. Citizens should view the plan and provide feedback to the Assembly.
http://www.juneau.org/cddftp/CompPlanUpdate.php
Citizens should also be aware that we are reviewing proposals for upgrading Capital Transit. http://www.juneau.org/capitaltransit/tdp-info.php We need citizen support if we are to increase our bus service. Please write us.
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