Municipal Airports Aviation Advisory Commission

Dave Lundeby

Darlene Sivyer

343-6305

343-6308

A program advisory commission that advises on rules, regulations and administrative guidelines for municipal airports.

Meets 1st Thursday bi-monthly (odd) 12 p.m. at 4700 Elmore Road - Training Room

Americans With Disabilities Act Advisory Commission

Ken Takakuwa

Cindy Herr

343-4670

343-6730

A program advisory commission that reviews the ADA to maintain a clear and comprehensive understanding of federal legislation and make recommendations to the Mayor and Municipal Assembly in matters pertaining to the adoption, change or repeal of municipal laws, rules, regulations, restrictions affecting individuals with disabilities.

Meets 2nd Tuesday of month, 4:00 p.m. 

City Hall, Room #155
632 W 6th Avenue

Anchorage Community Development Authority Board of Directors

Ron Pollock

297-4401

This board governs the work of the public corporation which is wholly-owned by the Municipality. It engages in public/private development projects to enhance the economic and social well-being of Anchorage. In addition, the Authority also manages the Anchorage Parking including setting policy for parking, developing parking facilities, and the Saturday and Sunday markets

Meets 1st Thursday of month, 4 p.m. 245 West 5th Avenue, Ste 122 

Animal Control Advisory Board

DeeAnn Fetko

343-4634

A program advisory commission established to advise the municipality on issues involving control and treatment of animals; makes recommendations on changes to Title 17; conducts public hearings on animal matters.

Meets 4th Thursday of month, 5:30 p.m.  at Animal Care & Control, 4711 Elmore Rd. 

Animal Control Appeals Board

Tim Middleton

343-4538

A program advisory board that conducts administrative hearings on appeals from decisions of the Chief Animal Control Officer.

Meets as needed. Rm. 700 City Hall, 632 W. 6th Ave.

Arts Advisory Commission

Cathy Janigo

343-4492 

A program advisory commission that solicits/reviews applications and makes funding recommendations for nonprofit arts organizations.

Meets 1st Monday of  month, 5:30 p.m. Conf. Rm #155 City Hall 

Bear Valley

Therese Williams

343-8176

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the Bear Valley area.

Meets as needed. Local elementary school.

Bidding Review  Board

Fred Kaltenbach

Shannon Royster

343-4437

343-4691

A technical advisory board that reviews protested bid awards and makes recommendations to the Municipal Assembly.

Meets as needed. Suite 525 City Hall, Purchasing 5th Fl. 632 W. 6th Ave.

Birch Tree/Elmore

Therese Williams

343-8146

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the Birch Tree/Elmore area.

Meets as needed.

Budget Advisory Commission

Cheryl Frasca

Darlene Alano

343-6783 343-4496

A technical advisory commission that conducts an organized citizens' review of the proposed municipal operating budget and other fiscal issues.

Meets 1st Wednesday of  month, 11:30 a.m.  #155 City Hall, 632 W. 6th Ave.

Board of Building Regulation Examiners and Appeals

Ron Thompson

343-8307

A regulatory/adjudicatory board that serves as a quasi-judicial board for appeals of decisions of the Building Official; reviews building codes.

Meets 1st/3rd Thursday of month, 6:30 p.m. as needed. Assembly Chambers, Loussac Library.

Campbell Airstrip

Therese Williams

343-8176

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the Campbell Airstrip area.

Meets as needed.

Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Board 

Rob Jones

343-6814

A program advisory board that reviews the operation and budget of the cemetery and advises on the adoption, change, repeal or alteration of rules/regulations on cemetery services.

2nd Monday, quarterly, 5:00 pm.  Cemetery office, 535 E. 9th Ave.

Eagle River-Chugiak Park and Recreational Service Area Board of Supervisors

Val Barkley 

343-1501

A service area board of elected representatives by each community council and a member-at-large appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Assembly. The board advises and assists the municipality on parks and recreation needs of Eagle River and Chugiak.

Meets 2nd Monday of month, 7:00 p.m. 12001 Business Blvd. Suite #123, Eagle River Town Center.

Chugiak, Birchwood, Eagle River Rural Road Service Area  Board of Supervisors

Mark Littlefield

Amanda Beaujean

343-1512  343-1511

A service area board of elected representatives of each community council that advises the Municipality on the level and type of road services desired by Eagle River residents.

Meets 4th Monday of month 6:30pm.  Rm. #170 Eagle River Town Center, 12001 Business Blvd.

Anchorage Community Diversity Advisory Commission

Marilyn Stewart-Richardson

343-4890

An advisory commission that promotes and highlights the increasing diversity of our community.

Meets 3rd Wednesday each month, 5:30p.m.  #155 City Hall, 632 W. 6th Ave.

School Budget Advisory Commission

Stacy Schubert

343-7112

A program advisory commission that analyzes the Anchorage School District's annual budget and advises the Mayor and Municipal Assembly on quantitative and qualitative aspects of the Anchorage School District budgets.

Meets 2nd Thursday of month, 12 p.m.  Mayor's Conf. Room, 1st floor, Loussac Library.

Anchorage Election Commission 

Jacqueline Duke

343-4314

A technical advisory commission that recommends election procedures and serves as canvass board for municipal elections.

As needed (during elections). City Hall, Conf. Rm. #105, 632 W. 6th Ave.

Emergency Medical Service Board 

Erich Scheunemann

267-5090

A regulatory/adjudicatory board that certifies and recertifies qualified intensive care paramedics; establishes standing medical orders for paramedics and emergency medical technicians; serves as liaison with the emergency medical community.

Meets 4th Tuesday each month, 7:30 a.m.  Mayor's Conference Room, 8th floor, City Hall, 632 W. 6th Ave.

Employee Relations Board

Nancy Bear Usera

Kristine Hamann

343-4399

257-5342

A regulatory/adjudicatory board that conducts hearings and rules on disputes of unfair labor practices.

Meets 1st Tuesday as needed 9:00am. 701 W. 8th Ave., Suite #800.

Equal Rights Commission

Barbara Jones

343-4339

A regulatory/adjudicatory commission that works to prevent and eliminate discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, marital status, age, disability, housing, education and financing. Holds hearings and issues orders on charges of discrimination.

Meets odd months, 3rd Thursday, 6 p.m. City Hall, 632 W. 6th Ave., Mayor's Conf. Room 8th floor.

Board of Equalization

Marty McGee

John Dyson

Kelly Taylor

343-6897  343-6849

343-6891

An adjudicatory board that hears arguments on appealed property assessments to determine fair and equitable resolution of appeals.

Appointed by the Assembly.

Meets as needed.  Property Appraisal Conf. Room #310 City Hall, 632 W. 6th Ave.

Board of Ethics

Barbara Gruenstein

343-4311

A regulatory/adjudicatory board that decides questions of ethical conduct and conflict of interest for municipal employees and elected and appointed municipal officials.

Meets 3rd Thursday of month, 3 p.m.  Room #240 City Hall, 632 W. 6th Ave.

Geotechnical Advisory Commission

Dave Tremont

Susan Perry

343-7915 343-7921

A technical advisory commission that conducts studies and makes recommendations to the Mayor, Assembly, P&Z Commission on geotechnical matters.

Meets 4th Tuesday each month, 12 p.m.  4700 Elmore Road, Conf. Room #170.

Girdwood

Therese Williams

 343-8176

A five-member board that sets the budget and manages the road, fire and parks service areas in Girdwood.

Meets 3rd Monday each month, 7 PM

Glen Alps

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the Glen Alps area.

Meets as needed.

Health & Human Services  Commission

Janet Vietmeier

Angela Taplin

343-4650

343-4640 

A program advisory commission that develops a comprehensive health services plan; advises on budget and programs of the Health Department and legislative matters affecting health programs.

Meets 2nd Wednesday of month, 5:30 p.m. Dept. of Health & Human Services, 825 L St., 4th floor.

Heritage Land Bank Commission

Tammy Oswald

Lynnn Roderick-Van Horn

343-7986

343-7534

A program advisory commission that advises on acquisition, management and disposal of municipal lands in the Heritage Land Bank and allocation of land bank revenues.

Meets 2nd Thursday of month, 11:30a.m.  Mayor's Conf. Room, 8th floor City Hall, 632 W. 6th Ave. 

Tom Davis

343-7916

A program advisory board that designates buildings and structures of historical or architectural significance; develops and maintains inventory of historic structures and sites.

Meets 3rd Thursday of month, 5:30p.m. City Hall, 632 W. 6th Ave. #155

Housing and Neighborhood Development Commission (HAND)

Darrel Hess

James Boehm

343-4698

343-
6849

A program advisory commission that identifies long-term and short-term housing issues; reviews and recommends on proposed allocation of federal, state and municipal revenues for housing programs; includes Homelessness Task Force.

Meets 1st Wednesday of month, 4:00-6:00 p.m. City Hall, 632 W. 6th Ave. #155

Human Resources Advisory Board

Nancy Bear Usera

343-4399

A regulatory/adjudicatory board that reviews and recommends revisions to municipal personnel rules.

Meets 3rd Thursday of month, 12 p.m. 6th Floor Conf. Room, City Hall, 632 W. 6th Ave.

Investment Advisory Commission

Dan Moore

Virginia Gordon 

343-4092 343-6663

A technical advisory commission that recommends and gives advice on matters concerning investment of municipal funds.

Meets 1st Wednesday quarterly, 12 p.m.  Treasury Conf. Room #330, City Hall.  632 W 6th Ave.

Lakehill

Therese Williams

343-8176

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the Lakehill area.

Meets as needed.

Library Advisory Board

Karen Keller

Barbara Ebona

343-2892 343-2978 

A program advisory board that recommends policies and procedures for all library operations, including programs, number and location of facilities, hours of service; reviews library operating and capital budgets.

Meets 3rd Wednesday of month, 5:30 p.m. 4th floor Alden Todd Board Room, Loussac Library

Munipial Light & Power Utility Board of Directors

Jim Posey

Linda Davidovics

279-7671  263-5416

A utility commission that reviews electric service rates, regulations, policies and practices and recommends expansion and improvements to ensure reliable electric service at the lowest possible cost.

Meets 2nd Wednesday, of month (day varies), 12 noon.  Main Conference Room, 1200 E. 1st Ave.

Betty Fauber

343-7101

A program advisory commission that provides liaison between the municipal government, active duty military and the veterans community.

Meets 1st Monday quarterly , 12 p.m.  Mayor's Conf. Room, 8th floor, City Hall 632 W. 6th Ave. 

Mt. Park Estates

Therese Williams

343-8176

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the Mt. Park Estates.

Meets as needed.

Mt. Park/Robin Hill

Therese Williams

343-8176

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the Mt. Park/Robin Hill area.

Meets as needed.

On-site Wastewater Systems Technical Review Board

Debbie Wockenfuss

Ross Noffsinger

343-7906

343-8309

A quasi-judicial board that reviews, makes recommendations and enforces on-site wastewater system standards; oversees the municipal NPDES storm water program; provides information to homeowners; hears appeals of decisions by the Director of Development Services.

Meets 2nd Wednesday of month, 11:30 a.m. 4700 Elmore Rd., Development Services, Permit Counter Conf. Room.

Parks and Recreation Commission

John Rodda

Diana Cramer

343-4562

343-4355

A program advisory commission that reviews and advises on parks planning and acquisition, policies and programs; recommends names for park sites and recreation facilities.

Meets 2nd Thursday of month, 6:00 p.m.  Spenard Recreation Center, 2020 W. 48th Ave.

Planning & Zoning Commission

Jerry Weaver

Danielle Gollihugh

343-7939 343-7943

A regulatory/adjudicatory commission that develops, reviews, and make recommendations to the Assembly regarding the Comprehensive Development Plan and proposed amendments to Title 21.

Meets 1st/2nd Monday of month, 6:30 p.m.  Assembly Chambers, Loussac Library.

Platting Board

Jerry Weaver

Danielle Gollihugh

343-7939 343-7943

A regulatory/adjudicatory board that implements the comprehensive plan and other plans by enforcing subdivision regulations; conducts public hearings on plat applications and vacations of dedicated public areas.

Meets 1st (& 3rd as needed) Wednesday of month, 6:30 p.m.  Assembly Chambers, Loussac Library.

Port Commission

Bill Sheffield

Diane Bickford

Linda Combs

343-6200  343-6207 343-6200

A regulatory/adjudicatory commission that advises on rules and regulations relating to the operation of the terminal/transportation facilities at the port.

Meets even months, 3rd Wednesday, 12p.m.. Port Office, 2000 Anchorage Port Road.

Public Facilities Advisory Commission

Tammy Oswald

Lynn Roderick-Van Horn

343-7986

343-7534

A program advisory commission that advises on policies and operating plans for municipal-owned/contractor-operated facilities; reviews regulations regarding use and operation of the facilities and advises on the naming of public facilities.

Last Wednesday of month, 4 p.m.  Board Rm., Egan Convention Center.

Public Safety Advisory Commission

John Drozdowski (2011)

Kevin Spillers (2012)

Steve Smith (2013)

267-5091

343-1406

786-8553

A program advisory commission that identifies broad public safety issues of concern to the citizens of the Municipality of Anchorage.

2nd Wednesday of month, 6p.m.  EOC, 1305 E Street.

Rabbit Creek

Therese Williams

343-8176

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the Rabbit Creek area.

Meets as needed.

Ravenwoods/Bubbling Brook

Therese Williams

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the Ravenwoods/Bubbling Brook area.

Meets as needed.

Rockhill

Therese Williams

343-8176

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the Rockhill area.

Meets as needed.

Salaries & Emoluments Commission 

Barbara Gruenstein

343-4312

A regulatory/adjudicatory commission that establishes compensation for the mayor, assembly members and school board members.

Meets as needed.

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Lynda Meyer

Wendy
Ferguson

343-4763

343-7770

A program advisory commission that advocates for the elderly and advises the municipality on problems and solutions to enhance the quality of life for older citizens.

Meets 4th Wednesday of month, 10am-noon.  Anchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave.

Sequoia Estates

Therese Williams

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the Sequoia Estates area.

Meets as needed.

Sister Cities Commission

Jay Jackson

343-7115

A program advisory commission that promotes friendly relations and exchanges of information to encourage international understanding and opportunities for economic development between Anchorage and its sister cities.

Meets last Wednesday each month, 5:30 p.m.  Mayor's Conference Room, 8th Floor City Hall, 632 W. 6th ave.

Skyranch Estates

Therese Williams

343-8176

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the Skyranch Estates area.

Meets as needed.

Solid Waste & Recycling Advisory Commission

Mark Madden

Patty Kilson

343-6279 343-6276

A utility commission that reviews solid waste and recycling policies and practices and budget and operations. Recommends improvements and expansions of facilities.

Meets 4th Monday each month, 12 p.m. 1111 E 56th Ave., Administrative Conference Room.

South Goldenview

Therese Williams

343-8176

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the South Goldenview area.

Meets as needed.

Talus West

Therese Williams

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the Talus West area.

Meets as needed.

Totem

343-8176

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the Totem area.

Meets as needed.

Public Transit Advisory Board 

Jody Karcz

Tim Pearson

343-8484  343-8213

A program advisory board that reviews and makes recommendations on routes, fares, schedules and level of service for the People Mover bus system.

Meets 2nd Thursday each month, 5:30 p.m.  #155 City Hall, 632 W. 6th Ave.

Transportation Commission

Brent Fraser

786-8525

A regulatory/adjudicatory commission that regulates taxis, limousines, chauffeurs and dispatch companies in accordance with Title 11; reviews and recommends changes in the ordinance.

Meets 4th Monday each month, 7:30 p.m.  Assembly Chambers, Loussac Library.

Upper Grover

Therese Williams

343-8176

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the Upper Grover area.

Meets as needed.

Upper O'Malley

Therese Williams

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the Upper O'Malley area.

Meets as needed.

Urban Design Commission

Jerry Weaver

Danielle Gollihugh

343-7939 343-7943

A program advisory commission that reviews street and roadway landscape improvement projects; advises on urban design matters.

Meets 2nd Wednesday (& 4th as needed) each month, 6:30 p.m.   Assembly Chambers, Loussac Library

Valli Vue

Therese Williams

343-8176

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the Valli Vue Estates area.

Meets as needed.

Villages Scenic

Therese Williams

 343-8176

A limited road service area board elected by popular vote or appointed by the Mayor created for a three-year period to oversee road maintenance in the Villages Scenic area.

Meets as needed.

Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU) Board of Directors 

Brett Jokela 

Alyssa Gibson

786-5511 786-5502

The board of directors that oversees management of the Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility Authority.

Meets 1st Wednesday each month, 12-3pm.  Basement Con. Rm, 3000 Arctic Blvd.

Women's Commission

343-4622

A program advisory commission that advises the Mayor and Assembly on matters pertaining to the status of women.

Meets 1st Wednesday each month, 11:00 a.m. 825 L St., Health & Human Services, Jewel Jones Conference Room.

Youth Advisory Commission

Cathy Janigo

343-4492

A program advisory commission that advises the Mayor and the Assembly on issues, services and programs related to youth.  (14-22 years old)

Meets Quarterly 1st Thursday of Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct.  Conference Room Suite 155, City Hall, 632 W 6th Ave.

Zoning Board of Examiners and Appeals

Jerry Weaver

Gloria Stewart

343-7939 343-7943

A regulatory/adjudicatory board that hears requests for variances from zoning regulations and appeals from decisions of Building Official.

Meets 2nd/4th Thursday each month, 6:30 p.m.  Assembly Chambers, Loussac Library.