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Check out the City of Pelican's online Municipal Code!

Check out the City of Pelican's online Municipal Code!

News & Updates for Pelican Residents

  • Thursday, May 9th - The fuel barge is due around 8:00a.m.
    Pelican Fuels will be closed Thursday and Friday, and reopen on Saturday May 11th. 
    Please fuel up on Wednesday if you can. 

  • New Fuel Hours - Effective May 24th, 2024 
    Daily 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

  • Monday, May 27th, the following city businesses will be closed:
    City Hall, Pelican Public Library, and Pelican Fuels
    Pelican Fuels will not be taking callouts on Monday, May 27th. Make sure you fill up on the 26th!
    Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28th.
    Garbage service will take place on Tuesday as well.

  • Pelican Health Clinic will be open May 6th - May 9th. Generally open between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary depending on demand.

  • A building permit is required before construction of a new structure, or structural alteration of an existing structure, or remodeling upgrade in excess of $2,500 is begun. Please stop into City Hall to request a building permit (and variance application if applicable) before construction begins!

  • There will be a budget work session to be held on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.
    The Regular City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
    Please contact the City Clerk with any questions.

  • The group from Alaska Rivers, Trails, & Conservation along with our Pelican sponsors will be here on or around May 10th to do a walkthrough of the Tsunami Trail. A community informational potluck will be held afterwards. Time and date are subject to change due to ferry scheduling. All are welcome to hike the trail with us and join the potluck to learn more about it.

Ferry Schedule

AMHS Scheduled sailings for 2024. Please visit http://dot.alaska.gov/amhs/ or call 1-800-642-0066 for more information or to buy tickets.

Vessel Overhauls

AMHS Schedule for Pelican:

  • Saturday, May 11th, 2024 - Allen Marine
    Departs Juneau 7:00 a.m.
    Arrives Pelican 11:45 a.m.
    Departs Pelican 1:45 p.m.
    Arrives Juneau 6:30 p.m.

  • Saturday, June 8th, 2024 - M/V LeConte
    Departs Juneau 7:00 a.m.
    Arrives Pelican 2:00 p.m.
    Departs Pelican 4:00 p.m.
    Arrives Juneau 11:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 - M/V LeConte
    Departs Juneau 7:00 a.m.
    Arrives Pelican 2:00 p.m.
    Departs Pelican 4:00 p.m.
    Arrives Juneau 11:00 p.m.

  • Sunday, July 14th, 2024 - M/V LeConte
    Departs Juneau 7:00 a.m.
    Arrives Gustavus 11:15 a.m.
    Departs Gustavus 11:45 a.m.
    Arrives Pelican 3:00 p.m.
    Departs Pelican 5:00 p.m.
    Arrives Juneau 12:00 a.m.

  • Sunday, August 11th, 2024 - M/V LeConte
    Departs Juneau 7:00 a.m.
    Arrives Gustavus 11:15 a.m.
    Departs Gustavus 11:45 a.m.
    Arrives Pelican 3:00 p.m.
    Departs Pelican 5:00 p.m.
    Arrives Juneau 12:00 a.m.

  • Sunday, August 25th, 2024 - M/V LeConte
    Departs Juneau 7:00 a.m.
    Arrives Gustavus 11:15 a.m.
    Departs Gustavus 11:45 a.m.
    Arrives Pelican 3:00 p.m.
    Departs Pelican 5:00 p.m.
    Arrives Juneau 12:00 a.m.

  • Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 - M/V LeConte
    Departs Juneau 7:00 a.m.
    Arrives Gustavus 11:15 a.m.
    Departs Gustavus 11:45 a.m.
    Arrives Pelican 3:00 p.m.
    Departs Pelican 5:00 p.m.
    Arrives Juneau 12:00 a.m.

*Dates and times are subject to change/cancellations.