Monday, February 9, 1998
Babbitt
says feds won't budge on subsistence
Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt today warned state lawmakers to not misunderstand the
federal government's position on subsistence. He told reporters this morning that
the federal government would not extend a moratorium on a federal takeover of fishery
management in December, and that a management system based on need would be contrary to
the intent of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. Representative
Scott Ogan said that he will continue to work for changes to the federal law, and that
Babbitt's comments wouldn't change his course of action "one iota". Ogan
last week tabled the proposal from Governor Knowles' task force on subsistence.
AIDEA to
finalize Snettisham acquisition
Alaska Electric Light and Power will present the Snettisham Power Sales Agreement to the
Assembly Committee of the Whole work session today. The agreement transfers
ownership of the hydroelectric facility from the federal government to the Alaska
Industrial Development and Export Authority, and allows for AEL&P to purchase power
from the state. There is also a provision in the agreement that would allow
AEL&P to purchase Snettisham from the state, provided it was in the best interest of
the rate payers.
CBJ eyes
Lena Point land purchase for NOAA site
An ordinance that would appropriate $100-thousand to the city manager for the purpose of
purchasing almost 23 acres of land at Lena Point, where the proposed NOAA/NMFS combined
facility would be located, will be introduced during tonight's Assembly meeting.
Also on the Assembly agenda is a resolution that supports plans by Goldbelt
Incorporated to extend Veteran's Memorial Highway to Cascade Point.
Bizarre
accident claims Juneau man
26 year old Craig Mockta died early Saturday after apparently attempting to break into his
own home. Juneau Police say Mockta was locked out of his home, and broke a window.
His girlfriend, who was asleep at the time, unlocked the door and returned to bed,
only to be awakened the next morning by a phone call from Mockta's employer, stating he
was missing. She found Mockta unresponsive in the bathroom, where Glacier Valley
Fire Department personnel pronounced him dead. JPD says he apparently severed an
artery when he broke the window, and bled to death.
AYC hosts
fundraiser
The Alaska Youth Choir is hosting a Valentine's Day Dance at Harborview Elementary School
to help fund their way to Whitehorse this spring for a concert. The dance will be
intergenerational, and will feature music from a D.J. as well as the Ruble Rousers.
It will be Saturday night from 8 to 11, and tickets are available at the door.
Parks
& Rec takes reservations for local shelters
Reservations for shelters at Twin Lakes, Cope Park and Sandy Beach are now being accepted
by CBJ Parks and Recreation. Peak days like the Fourth of July fill up early, and
there are some restrictions. Reservations must be made in person at room 218 at City
Hall.
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