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Assembly discusses bear‑proofing and targeted garbage solutions as borough braces for heavy bear year
Summary
Assembly members briefed the borough’s multi‑agency approach to rising bear activity, including public education on bear straps, pilot placement of large 64/96‑gallon containers in high‑traffic areas, and corrections to earlier cost estimates for large dumpsters (about $20,000 each).
Assembly members and staff summarized a recent multi‑agency meeting that included Alaska Department of Fish & Game, wildlife troopers, police, public works and the school district to plan for an expected heavy year of bear activity. Member Mucci described trialing 64‑ and 96‑gallon bear‑resistant containers in high‑traffic neighborhoods and offering bear straps to residents through demonstrations with troopers and police.
Public Works Director Eron Moral corrected an earlier cost estimate for large dumpsters from $200,000 to about $20,000 each and said the borough has one truck capable of moving such containers but it is heavily used for water deliveries and other summer work. Members supported piloting low‑cost options first, emphasized public education rather than heavy fines, and asked staff to try prototype placements and report back.
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