The Spenard Community Council meets at 7 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of the month. Due to COVID-19 we are meeting virtually via Zoom. Click here for the current meeting agenda. All are welcome to our meetings. For more information and to add topics to our agendas, contact SCC President Lindsey Hajduk at spenardcc@gmail.com.

Next meeting: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/93439470520?pwd=TWY0MUpUa0dzNGJEZGxBZ0pHTHByQT09 

Meeting ID: 934 3947 0520

Passcode: Community

Or call-in by phone: +1 312 626 6799 US; Meeting ID: 934 3947 0520; Passcode: 365951581

(If you’re not comfortable with Zoom, join us at 6:30pm for our “Happy Hour” to test things out and get oriented. Calling-in is another good option. You can also join this Test Zoom meeting ahead of time to make sure your computer or tablet connects, plays sound, and displays video: https://zoom.us/test)

November Meeting

• Anchorage Municipality FY21 Budget information
  • Results to Community Council Budget Priority Surveys 
  • Operating budget
  • Capital Budget
  • Enterprise and Utility Budgets
  • Office of Management and Budget  gave a much more comprehensive overview of the budget at a previous work session. That presentation can be found here.
  • Important to note: previous work sessions and meetings can be found on the Assembly’s YouTube, which can be found here.
• School board is hosting a training on Nov. 18th for people to find out what it takes to join the board, as positions will be open soon. See the calendar here.
  • Please contact Katy Grant (grant_katy@asdk12.org) to sign-up for this training.
• Text amendment for “R-4A Multifamily ResidentialMixed-Use district” - Comment by Dec 11: anchorage2040@muni.org
• Anchorage Transportation Fair
• The Spenard Community Council is putting together recommendations for roads that need to be safer in our community. Please take a few minutes to share your feedback on which roads are priorities to you. Please take our Traffic Calming in Spenard Survey by Monday, Nov. 16.
  • Muni's Traffic Calming Page.

October Meeting

Some references we discussed are here:

• Agenda is posted here
• Other meeting documents are posted here
• Anchorage Police Department shared contact information:
  • Community Policing: LT Gina.burington@anchorageak.gov 
  • Traffic: LT Patrick.roberts@anchorageak.gov
  • Marc.patzke@anchorageak.gov
• Alaska Common Ground is hosting meetings on Nov. Ballot Measures
• 32nd & 33rd Ave. Upgrades: Virtual open house on Oct 15 @5pm
• West Anchorage Snow Disposal Site: Virtual open house on Oct 29
• Help create a Spenard Halloween event: email mielke.meg@gmail.com
• Donate to improve Spenard Beach Park!

September Meeting

Some references we discussed are here:

• September Agenda is posted here
• September meeting documents are posted here
• Map of marijuana establishments in Anchorage
• FAQ on AO 2020-66: authorize the MOA to conduct due diligence, negotiate, and purchase several new buildings to stabilize and quickly house adults without homes as well as create a more balanced homelessness and treatment services system.
• Addressing Homelessness in Anchorage website
• Join the "Old Hermit Park Neighborhood" Facebook Group
• Comment on a Lois Dr. & 32nd Avenue Pathway project
• Join our Fish Creek Clean Up event on Saturday, Sept. 12 @ noon-3pm @ Woodland Park

The Municipality of Anchorage has passed AO 2014-3 requiring Community Councils to update their bylaws to include certain minimum standards and procedures. Spenard's bylaws were approved by the Council at the June 4, 2014 meeting. Click here to read the SCC bylaws.

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Thats' right, since we've gone digital we have a YouTube Channel. Find updates and meeting recordings at: Spenard CC 

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Stay connected with Next Door app for the Spenard community. This is a free app for your phone that keeps you connected to what's happening in Spenard and surrounding neighborhoods.

All Are Welcome 

The Spenard Community Council celebrates the diversity of our neighborhood. All are welcome. Our council does not discriminate, or allow discrimination, on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.

Phone numbers to know

• Anchorage Safety Patrol Dispatch: 907-343-4006

• Online Muni Request Form: For all requests and info

• Code Enforcement: 907-343-4141

• Graffiti Busters: 907-343-4663

• Potholes: 907-343-6363

• Street Light Repair: 907-343-4557

• Street Maintenance: 907-343-8277