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News & Updates for Pelican Residents

Monday May 19th - Scheduled Electrical Service & Maintenance

Please be advised that electrical service and maintenance work is scheduled for Monday, May 19th. During this time, intermittent power outages may occur throughout town as crews work to complete necessary maintenance. Pelican Fuels will be closed Monday morning, and reopen Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. We appreciate your understanding and patience while this work is completed to help maintain reliable service. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact City Hall.

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PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS OF PELICAN:

Please be advised that construction and demolition (C&D) materials are not permitted in the city dumpsters or at the harbor. These materials cannot be safely burned and must not be placed with regular household trash. Sorting through these items by hand is unsafe and places an excessive burden on Public Works staff.

If you need to dispose of construction or demolition waste, you must schedule a pickup. To do so, please contact City Hall, call the City Shop at 907-735-2245 and leave a message (they are checked daily), or email adampool@pelicancity.org.

Continued improper disposal will force the City to consider substantially increasing trash collection rates to cover the costs of equipment damage and additional labor required for sorting.

Prohibited Items Include (but are not limited to):

• Aerosol cans

• Propane bottles or other pressurized containers

• Construction and demolition debris

• Biohazardous materials.

Please take a moment to inspect the condition of the dumpsters and understand that it is illegal for us to accept these items as regular waste. We have experienced multiple dangerous explosions in the burn box, and staff have been exposed to flammable liquids and flying debris.

Your cooperation is essentials for the safety of our workers and the continued operation of waste services in Pelican.

May 2025 Notices -

Regular City Council Meeting - Join us for the next City Council meeting on Wednesday, May 14th at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall council chambers. A public hearing will be held on Ordinance 2025-1. Community attendance and feedback are encouraged.

Seasonal sales Tax Reminder - A 6% seasonal sales tax is now in effect from May 1 - September 30 for all sales and services. Please ensure the appropriate rate is charged and collected.

Water Rate Adjustment - As part of the 5-year utility rate plan, water rates will increase in 2025. This reflects Year 2 of the phased adjustment to help ensure our water system remains financially sustainable.

Temporary Library Hours - The library will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 pm.. on a temporary schedule.

Help Keep Pelican Safe - Please drive cautiously and be mindful of pedestrians and other vehicles - especially near the harbor. We kindly ask that vehicle use in the harbor area be avoided, and to limit vehicle traffic on garbage days so our crew can work safely and efficiently. Thank you for helping keep Pelican safe and accessible.

Now Hiring - Seasonal Fuel Dock Operator: The City of Pelican is hiring for a part-time seasonal Fuel Dock Operator. If you’re interested, please request a job application from City Hall. Position is open until filled.

Memorial Day Closure - City services will be closed on Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day. Trash pickup will take place on Tuesday, May 27th instead. Pelican Fuels will not be available for callouts.