John Ringstad News Today

Concerned neighbors and agencies contacted the city about the property and the people staying there more than 25 times in the last year.

The Fairbanks City Council voted Monday to postpone a proposed economic development partnership with the Fairbanks North Star Borough, citing continued questions and issues between the two municipalities.

City staff assisted people with packing up tents and were tasked with dismantling semi-permanent structures built on the camp over at least six months.

The price tag of a Cowles Street reconstruction project from Airport Way to East Cowles Street could skyrocket due to concerns over soil contamination.

They say it shows the need for better communication between the local legislative bodies.

Some Fairbanks city council members expressed frustration on Monday over an otherwise routine process conducted at council meetings — renewal of marijuana-related operating licenses.

The ordinance was designed in response to concerns over delays by Explore Fairbanks to provide audit information to the city.

The Fairbanks City Council looks to refine auditing and reporting requirements for recipients of its bed tax revenues.

The Fairbanks City Council will postpone a revision to its bed tax allocation requirements until February, citing the need for further discussions.

The council made several final amendments to the budget, with the largest conversation focused around the Fairbanks Fire Department budget.