Closest to the Fish

News & Updates for the City of Pelican

June 2026

• Hello Pelican! The Pelican Volunteer Fire Department is having two MANDATORY meetings this month. Please note: the metings will be on the same topics, and you are only required to attend one meeting. Two dates/times are being offered to ensure everyone can pick the best time/date that works for them.

  First Meeting: 5:00 p.m. on June 12th, at the Fire Hall

  Second Meeting: 7:00 p.m. on June 20th, at the Fire Hall

  Please contact me directly to confirm you’ll be able to make it. Everyone who is a volunteer or would like to become a volunteer needs to come to one of these meetings to discuss department changes. This meeting should take an hour or less.

  Please spread the word so everyone knows about the meeting and can come. This is also open to the public for anyone who wants to come and hear about the fire department.

  I look forward to seeing you all, VPSO Kaila Sanders. 907-419-2131 kaila.sanders@alaska.gov

• City Council Meetings, Board of Equalization

  -Regular City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 10th at 6:00 p.m.

  -Board of Equalization Meeting: Tuesday, June 30th at 5:30 p.m. The City Council will sit as a Board of Equalization (BOE) to pass thereon, to hear objections from property owners, and to make necessary adjustments on assessments. If you feel that your property has been assessed unfairly or incorrectly, be sure to see the assessor immediately. Appeals must be filed in writing within twenty-one (21) days of mailing the assessment notice. After the final meeting of the BOE, not further adjustments can be made.

  -Special City Council Meeting to follow immediately after the conclusion of the BOE.

• Commercial Garbage Service & Other Garbage Updates

  -Beginning Wednesday, June 3rd, an additional garbage pickup service will be available for commercial businessess. This service is intended to help businesses manage increased summer-season waste.

  -The City of Pelican respectfully asks that oversized vehicle use be kept to a minimum on the boardwalk to help with the flow of traffic and extend the life of the boardwalk planks. Additionally, we are asking to keep traffic on teh afternoons of garbage pickup days to a minimum. Finally, please note that the local speed limit is 12 m.p.h.

  -Please be mindful of what you discard. Please do not discard animal carcasses at the trash cage. All other trash should be disposed of in a garbage bag or appropriate container so that it is not picked up by the wind and distributed through the community.

  -If you have additional items to dispose of, coordinate with City Hall in advance. Additional fees may apply for the diposal of freezers, refrigerators, large items, and other special waste. Please make arrangements with City Hall prior to disposal to ensure proper handling and scheduling.

• Juneteenth Holiday Closure - All City offices will be closed Friday, June 19th in observance of the holiday. Garbage service rescheduled to Thursday the 18th. Pelican Fuels callouts subject to a $200 holiday callout fee.

• Fire Safety Training - Learn how to better fireproof your home and use a fire extinguisher. Each household will receive two 5-pound fire extinguishers and one carbon monoxide detector. June 11th from 6pm - 8pm at the Community Hall. Register online: www.tinyurl.com/THFireSafety

• Sales Tax/Transient Accommodation Tax Reminder: This is a friendly reminder that your Quarter 2 2026 sales tax and/or transient accommodation tax forms and applicable payments are due by Thursday, July 31st, 2026. To ensure timely compliance, please complete and submit the required forms by the deadline to the City of Pelican. Please note, these forms are required even if you have no taxable sales, purchases, or credits to report.