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AGENDA Town of Crested Butte Regular Town Council Meeting Monday, February 1, 2021
Meeting Information to Connect Remotely. Please use the address below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87471223471 Or Telephone: Dial US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 Crested Butte is a small or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 mountain town with a Webinar ID: 874 7122 3471 big community that strives toward a The times are approximate. The meeting may move faster or slower than expected. balanced and sustainable lifestyle 6:00 WORK SESSION while enjoying and 1) Parking Plan. protecting the soul of Staff Contact: Community Development Director Troy Russ the Valley. 7:00 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY MAYOR OR MAYOR PRO-TEM 7:02 CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER Town Council Values JASON MACMILLAN • Support Crested 7:08 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Butte’s quality of 7:10 CONSENT AGENDA life 1) January 19, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes. • Promote Staff Contact: Town Clerk Lynelle Stanford resource efficiency 2) Approval from the Town Council to Pursue a Grant Application to the History and environmental Colorado’s State Historical Fund for a Historic Structure Assessment for Town Hall stewardship (507 Maroon Avenue). • Encourage a Staff Contact: Community Development Director Troy Russ sustainable and 3) Consideration on Letter to CDOT Commenting on Transportation Funding. healthy business Town Manager Dara MacDonald climate The listing under Consent Agenda is a group of items to be acted on with a single • Actively support motion. The Consent Agenda is designed to expedite Council business. The Mayor an authentic and will ask if any citizen or council member wishes to have any specific item discussed. unique community You may request that an item be removed from Consent Agenda at that time, prior to • Remain fiscally the Council’s vote. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be considered under responsible New Business. • Continue 7:12 Proclamation in Honor of Dr. Laura Ramos thoughtful 7:20 Annual Report from Mountain Express Managing Director Jeremy management of our Herzog historic character 7:35 PUBLIC COMMENT • Seek Citizens may make comments on item not scheduled on the agenda. Those collaborative commenting should state their name and physical address for the record. Comments solutions to may be limited to five minutes. regional and local 7:45 STAFF UPDATES issues 8:00 LEGAL MATTERS 8:10 NEW BUSINESS Critical to our success 1) Approval of a Preferred Concept Alternative and Authorization to Allocate is an engaged Funds in 2021 for the Slate River Boat Launch Project. community and Staff Contact: Parks and Recreation Director Janna Hansen knowledgeable and 8:30 2) Discussion and Council Direction Regarding Tenancy for 308 3rd Unit K. experienced staff. Staff Contact: Finance Director Rob Zillioux 2 8:50 COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMITTEE UPDATES 9:05 OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL 9:15 DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULING FUTURE WORK SESSION TOPICS AND COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE • Tuesday, February 16, 2021 - 6:00PM Work Session - 7:00PM Regular Council • Monday, March 1, 2021 - 6:00PM Work Session - 7:00PM Regular Council • Monday, March 15, 2021 - 6:00PM Work Session - 7:00PM Regular Council 9:20 EXECUTIVE SESSION For a conference with the Town Attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b) regarding vested rights in the land use context. 10:15 ADJOURNMENT 3
Staff Report February 1, 2021
To: Mayor Schmidt and Town Council
Thru: Troy Russ, Community Development Director
From: Mel Yemma, Town Planner II
Subject: Work Session: Parking Plan
Summary: The purpose of this work session is to summarize and review previous parking studies and reports that the Town has conducted, review results from the 2021 Winter Parking Study, and discuss a proposed path forward to developing parking goals and a parking plan for the Town of Crested Butte.
Background: Parking compliance and management concerns have been raised by the community throughout the years and were recently raised again with the concurrent community discussion regarding the configuration of Elk Avenue. In 2014, the Town conducted a parking analysis and demand summary, which led to developing the following parking goals:
Create a safe pedestrian and bicycle friendly environment for residents, locals and guests. Encourage transit ridership and other modes of transportation. Decrease traffic congestion and minimize “spill-over” impacts into residential neighborhoods. Maximize existing supply of on and off-street parking and create new opportunities. Improve winter parking regulations and signage to minimize parking violations. Maintain current Town staffing, budgets and service levels. Develop community and character-based solutions.
Several implementation measures occurred as an outcome of the 2014 parking demand summary. This included paving and striping of several public parking lots, acquiring new parking/snow storage areas, installing destination and wayfinding signage, developing new winter parking regulation signage, and more frequently removing snow storage berms along Elk Avenue.
Since 2014, various new parking-related challenges emerged due to increases in general visitation, which were influenced by continued development in Town and our surrounding areas, expansion of the Center for the Arts, paving of Cottonwood pass, and acquisition of CBMR by Vail Resorts.
In 2018, the Town re-visited the topic of parking as it was identified as a concern raised in the community survey. In the survey, of the 310 Town responses, 89% thought traffic congestion and parking availability are problems in town. When asked when traffic congestion and parking availability is a problem: 47% checked year-round except in off-seasons, 39% said mostly in summer and 3% marked mostly in winter while 11% stated that parking is not a problem. 4
After the community survey, utilizing the same overarching parking goals from 2014, the Town hired Interstate Parking Company of Colorado, LLC to conduct a Phase 1 Parking Study, which included:
Verification of the existing on and off-street parking supply in the downtown area Collection of data regarding current traffic patterns and usage of the on and off-street parking supply during peak weekdays and weekends in August 2018.
Interstate Parking conducted a detailed on-site parking occupancy data collection survey from August 17- 27, 2018 during a busy but non-peak period. Current occupancy of the public parking supply was determined to be 92% in the evenings with an average turn-over rate of 1.5 times during an 8-hour period.
Based on existing traffic patterns including pedestrians, bicyclists, service/deliveries and transit, parking supply and land uses, the Phase 1 parking study identified the goal of maximizing the utilization of the existing roadways and on and off-street parking supply by:
Increasing the turn-over rate of downtown parking spaces. Enhancing transit usage to alleviate congestion. Creating additional revenues to fund transit service and other public purposes. Developing a potential intercept parking lot with funded transit service.
At the time of the parking study, Town staff anticipated developing a Parking Implementation Program as Phase 2. When Town Staff presented the Phase 1 findings to the Town Council, they identified the need for broader and more effective community outreach to develop a parking management plan/program. However, at the time, the Town Council decided not to proceed with developing Phase 2.
In 2020, the Parking Plan was brought up again in relation to the reconfiguration of Elk Avenue. Additionally, the Town continues to experience substantial increases in visitation in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In reviewing the work conducted in 2014 and 2018, Town Staff recognizes a need to build off the data analyzed, conduct more comprehensive community outreach, and generally align the Town’s parking goals with the vision and values of the community.
Presentation Overview and Proposed Next Steps: At the work session, Town Staff will briefly review the history of the Town’s parking conversations, share additional parking data that has been collected this Winter, and discuss a proposed path forward for developing a parking management plan.
Town staff proposes engaging the community in a conversation about parking goals and management, utilizing the data that has been collected and analyzed. Initially, Town Staff planned to conduct another parking study during the peak of the summer season and engage in this community process during the summer and fall. However, Staff has recently engaged with Interstate Parking about further analysis of their 2018 data, which could result in the ability to begin the parking conversation this spring.
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Crested Butte Parking Council Study Session –February 1, 2021
Presentation Outline
• Vision Statement and Core Community Values • What does the Council Vision Statement really mean? How can it be measured? • Parking Basics • Supply & Demand • Resource Management • Parking Studies • 2018 Parking Committee • 2019 Parking Study & Recommendations • 2021 Work Plan
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Core Community Values
What is a Successful Parking Program?
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What is a Successful Parking Program? • Community Vision • Crested Butte is a small mountain town with a big community that strives toward a balanced and sustainable lifestyle while enjoying and protecting the soul of the Valley • What are the Community’s Core Values? How does Parking Relate to these Core Values? • What qualities of a small mountain town? • What makes a community, big? • What is a balanced and sustainable lifestyle, for residents and employers? • What is meant by the sole of the Valley • 2021 Work Plan • Winter and Summer Data • Community Engagement
Parking Basics
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Urban
Small Town
Rural
Total Spaces 2 to 4 / 1,000 sf
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Total Spaces 5 to 7 / 1,000 sf
EMPTY
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7 in 10 people will walk 500’. Only 1 person in 10 will walk a half‐mile.
Retailers have know this 1/4 mile for years. Given the proper environment people will 500 feet comfortably walk over ½‐mile.
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Previous Parking Studies
2017 –Parking Committee ‐ GOALS
. Create a pedestrian and bicycle friendly community; . Promote transit ridership; . Discourage automobile usage in town; and . Develop traffic and parking solutions that are compatible with the community’s historic scale and character while utilizing the existing physical, economic and staffing resources to the greatest extent possible.
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2017 –Parking Committee ‐ FINDINGS
. Parking now is “free and easy.” . The Town cannot “build our way out.” . To solve our parking issues, the Town needs to change user behavior.
2017 –Parking Committee ‐ RECOMMENDATIONS
. Issue an RFP and develop an Integrated Parking Management Program to reduce congestion, maximize parking downtown and minimize impacts to residential neighborhoods. . Improve clarity of winter parking regulations on street signs to reduce ticketing and towing of vehicles and to enable snow removal operations. . Pave and stripe existing parking areas to increase accessibility, utilization and service while minimizing maintenance. . Paint yellow curbs at the intersections along Maroon and Sopris Avenues between 2nd and 4th Streets to clearly identify the 30‐foot setbacks and to improve sight angles and public safety.
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2018 –Parking Study ‐ FINDINGS
. There is not a parking shortage in Crested Butte. There is a management challenge; . 100, 200, and 300 blocks of Elk and 3rd Street Occasionally exceed 85% capacity; and . Parking spaces only turnover 1.5 per day (should be 4‐times a day)
2018 –Parking Study ‐ RECOMMENDATIONS
Paid Parking on Elk and Public Parking Lots
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2018 –Parking Study ‐ RECOMMENDATIONS
Employee Permit Parking
2018 –Parking Study ‐ RECOMMENDATIONS
Residential Permit Parking
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2018 –Parking Study ‐ RECOMMENDATIONS
. Option 1 – Contract with a Parking Management Company with a flat fee of approximately $350,000 per Year (being updated) and invoiced monthly. . Option 2 – Contract with Parking Management Company for traditional management fee of $76,985.00 per annum with the Town paying all of the monthly operating expenses estimated to be $242,165.00 plus amortized start‐up costs of $33,864.00 . DELAY PROJECT AND CONTINUE MONITORING (October 15, 2018) public feedback: Parking is not a pressing and immediate concern
2021 Parking Study
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2021 – Parking Supply & Deficiencies
2021 – Utilization – Wednesday (1‐13‐2021 @ 9am)
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2021 – Utilization ‐ Wednesday (1‐13‐2021 @ 1pm)
2021 – Utilization ‐ Wednesday (1‐13‐2021 @ 6pm)
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2021 – Utilization ‐ Friday (1‐15‐2021 @ 9am)
2021 – Utilization – Friday (1‐15‐2021 @ 1pm)
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2021 – Utilization – Friday (1‐15‐2021 @ 6pm)
2021 – Utilization – Sunday (1‐17‐2021 @ 9am)
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2021 – Duration ‐ Sunday (1‐17‐2021 @ 1pm)
2021 – Utilization – Sunday (1‐17‐2021 @ 6pm)
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2021 – Utilization – Sunday (1‐17‐2021)
rd rd 3 Street & Elk Study Area 3 Street Avenue
2021 – Duration – Wednesday (1‐13‐2021)
Average Average Duration Turnover * 51 cars (6.3%) parked for more than 6 hours 2.0 3.4
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2021 – Duration – Friday (1‐15‐2021)
Average Average Duration Turnover * 55 cars (6.8%) parked for more than 6 hours 2.0 3.4
2021 – Duration – Sunday (1‐17‐2021)
Average Average Duration Turnover * 48 cars (5.7%) parked for more than 6 hours 2.2 3.6
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2021 –Parking Study ‐ FINDINGS
. There is not a parking shortage in Crested Butte. There is a management challenge; . The 200 and 300 blocks of Elk and 3rd Street typically exceed 85% capacity; . The 200 block of Sopris and Maroon are impacted . Parking spaces only turnover 3.5 per day (should be +4.5 times a day) . COVID‐19 is likely impacting 4‐way parking (below 50% during Study) . Several block on Elk are over parked, too many cars are parking on the corners
2021 –Parking Study – WINTER RECOMMENDATIONS
. Time restriction enforcement is necessary to increase parking turnover and utilization on the 200 and 300 block of Elk Avenue and 3rd Street . A neighborhood permit program is encouraged on the western ends of Sopris and Maroon Avenues (summer data is needed to understand scope) . Elk Avenue parklet and patio configuration impacts can be absorbed through effective parking management
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2021 –Parking Study –NEXT STEPS
. A equivalent summer parking study is needed . Reviewing the applicability of August 2018 data; or, . New 2021 summer study
. Community Outreach and Solutions Discussion . This should occur concurrent with available summer parking data (Spring, or Late Summer 2021) . Management Options . Scope of the neighborhood permit program . Time‐Restriction vs. Paid Parking . Town Managed vs. Contracted Management
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MINUTES Town of Crested Butte Regular Town Council Meeting Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Mayor Schmidt called the meeting to order at 7:01PM.
Council Members Present: Will Dujardin, Chris Haver, Mallika Magner, Laura Mitchell, Mona Merrill, and Jason MacMillan
Merrill left the meeting after MacMillan was appointed to the Council. She did not vote on any of the motions. MacMillan voted on all of them.
Staff Present: Town Manager Dara MacDonald, Town Attorney John Sullivan, and Town Clerk Lynelle Stanford
Parks and Recreation Director Janna Hansen, Community Development Director Troy Russ, Town Planner II Mel Yemma, and Finance Director Rob Zillioux (for part of the meeting)
Everyone connected and participated in the meeting via Zoom. Schmidt, MacDonald, and Zillioux were present in Council Chambers.
APPOINTMENT OF TOWN COUNCIL MEMBER
Schmidt reflected upon events that occurred on the national level since the last meeting. He commented on actions of Representative Boebert. He referred to the Oath of Office that would be administered to the new Council member. Schmidt explained the order of events. First, the candidates for the Council position were asked to speak.
Johnna Bernholtz • She acknowledged she was happy about the people that had stepped up. • She outlined her background related to Crested Butte. • She cited impacts on the backcountry, in both summer and winter. • She mentioned the importance of maintaining a community. • It was undetermined, but she would consider running in the election, responding to Merrill.
Terry Camp • He was excited that other great people threw their hats in the ring. • He mentioned his past experiences in Crested Butte and that his history was in Crested Butte. • It was a good time to give back. • He appreciated the opportunity and the Council’s time. • He would intend to run in November, answering Magner’s question.
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Kent Cowherd • He was honored to be among the group of applicants. • He was previously elected to a four-year term on the Council, and he had to resign. In the time since he resigned, he kept up and could hit the ground running. • He was a dedicated person who would help Crested Butte evaluate the best solutions. • Schmidt asked about conflicts of interest with Cowherd’s business and what had changed since he resigned. Cowherd developed a plan to remove any conflicts of interest he previously had. He did not have two ongoing projects on which he would have to go in front of BOZAR. Also, his employee had the ability to represent projects.
Jason MacMillan • He recognized the amazing people that were representing the community. • He mentioned a long list of issues faced by the community. • He reported on his experiences at CBCS and with other community involvement. • He spoke regarding affordable housing, and he specifically mentioned the Redden project. • He would relish debating future projects. • He was impressed with the speed and thoughtfulness of the Elk Avenue reconfiguration. • He brought up parking and the parking studies. • He confirmed he would plan to run in November.
Dujardin asked the candidates what the most important issue was to survival of the Town and its beloved character and how they would balance with other Town priorities. MacMillan stated affordable housing needed to be prioritized and working with partners. Bernholtz agreed with affordable housing. However, she stated affordable housing was a valley-wide issue, and it was time for other municipalities and unincorporated areas to step up. Camp agreed with Bernholtz that affordable housing was a valley-wide deal. He mentioned the issue of seasonal affordable housing. Cowherd agreed the most important issue was clearly affordable housing, and he cited the goal of 75% full-time occupancy in Town. Cowherd recognized housing related back to the business community being able to survive, and the Council needed to push into it.
Mitchell acknowledged they were all great candidates, and she asked them to show up in November to run. Haver appreciated the quality of people that were stepping up. He thanked them. Schmidt explained the method for voting. The Council voted via email using a ranked method of voting.
Bernholtz and MacMillan tied after the first round of voting. The Council voted again via email in the run off election. MacMillan prevailed in the run off. Stanford administered the oath of office to MacMillan.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Haver moved and Mitchell seconded a motion to approve the agenda. A roll call vote was taken with all voting, “Yes.” Motion passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
1) January 4, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes. Staff Contact: Town Clerk Lynelle Stanford
2) Alley Loop Special Event Application Closing Elk Avenue from Old Kebler Pass to 3rd Street from Friday, February 5th, 2021 to Sunday, February 7th, 2021; Closing to Parking on the East Side Right of Way on 3rd Street from Totem Pole Park to Butte Avenue; and Beginning Saturday, February 6th, Closing the Alley Between Elk and Maroon and Between 1st and 2nd. Staff Contact: Town Clerk Lynelle Stanford
3) Letter of Support for Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority’s Grant Request to the U.S. Department of Transportation to Increase Summer Air Service into the Gunnison Regional Airport. Staff Contact: Town Manager Dara MacDonald
Mitchell moved and Dujardin seconded a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. A roll call vote was taken with all voting, “Yes.” Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kent Cowherd • He was following up on camping and other use fees. He was hoping for a map to show where the camping areas and facilities were. • He identified ideas for increasing the Marshals’ foot patrol. He thought they could increase foot patrol at the four corners of Town. He specified the area around Big Mine. • He was curious about the JEDI training.
STAFF UPDATES
• Schmidt referred to the Manager’s Report and asked whether there were embellishments. • MacDonald suggested the Council should discuss topics for the agenda for the intergovernmental meeting under Other Business. • MacDonald informed the Council that she was re-elected to the CAST Board, and furthermore she was elected president for the coming year. • Mitchell thought the Tesla order had been cancelled. MacDonald confirmed it had been added back into the budget. 29
• Zillioux updated on key revenue sources, including the STR Excise Tax, Nicotine Tax, and RETT. He summarized all in all Crested Butte weathered the storm. He described marijuana sales as weird. Magner questioned the understanding of whether the Nicotine Tax drove down nicotine sales in Town. • Dujardin asked about studying parking over spring break. • Dujardin questioned the AV solution and the cost while acknowledging the echo he was hearing.
LEGAL MATTERS
Sullivan learned earlier this month the Town was named as a non-party at fault in a lawsuit involving the property at 113 Sopris. He did not think there was involvement by the Town, but he wanted the Council to be aware of the lawsuit. It had to do with whether the property was located in the Coal Creek floodplain. Sullivan was in contact with CIRSA.
NEW BUSINESS
1) Consider Chamber Request for Financial Support of the CB Restaurant Gift Card Program. Staff Contact: Town Manager Dara MacDonald
MacDonald told the Council there was a request from The Chamber for $5,000 from the Town for a gift card program to support restaurants. She pointed out there were funds sent aside for COVID relief efforts in 2021. Magner heard a lot about the program, and it seemed like something that would benefit the restaurants. She recommended the Council agree to it. Stephanie Sandstrom, Executive Director of The Chamber, informed the Council that funds raised by The Chamber would go towards using the online platform, Yiftee, responding to Haver’s question on the contributions. Haver asked about an expiration date and what happened to unredeemed funds. Sandstrom said they could explore returning funds. There was a short discussion on the Town’s contribution of $5,000 and the calculation of its impact of $17,500.
Mitchell moved and Magner seconded a motion to approve the requested donation of $5,000 to stimulate a total of $17,500 in spending at local restaurants to The Chamber of Commerce, Crested Butte. A roll call vote was taken with all voting, “Yes.” Motion passed unanimously.
2) Overview of Affordable Housing Deed Restriction Monitoring and Enforcement. Staff Contact: Community Development Director Troy Russ
Russ identified two objectives to the Town’s Affordable Housing Program: 1) building affordable housing and deed restricted housing units and 2) monitoring and enforcing the deed restrictions once created. The proactive role for monitoring and enforcement would be working with the Housing Authority. The Housing Authority would be sending out affidavits to homeowners. Staff did hear word of mouth of violations, and Staff would 30
react to them. Russ acknowledged the long-term owners and their behaviors were hard to monitor. Housing Authority Executive Director Jennifer Kermode reported the Housing Authority would be sending postcards to collect email addresses for monitoring in future years. She thought the program was getting better. She identified that enforcing many different deed restrictions was challenging.
Mitchell wondered what the percentage was of non-compliant ADUs. She brought up the situation of deed-restricted homes rented out to someone else. Russ agreed there were probably renters that would not fit the deed restrictions. Russ explained there was merit to the nuances and why there were differences.
Magner recalled receiving postcards, and she believed that sending postcards had been the Town’s practice. She thought the easy thing was to go back to that practice. Russ affirmed it would be done annually with the Housing Authority. Schmidt asked whom he should call regarding violations. Kermode confirmed that her first contact, upon hearing about a violation, would be Russ. Dujardin asked where the teeth were to get people to comply. Kermode explained the Housing Authority did not monitor income or assets once a person had purchased a unit. The affidavits were for verification on local employment, not owning other real estate, and that renters fit requirements.
3) Consideration of Recommended Staffing Changes for Managing Open Space and Trails and Related Budget Impact. Staff Contact: Town Manager Dara MacDonald
MacDonald wanted to rearrange the structure of open space and trails inventory and acquisition. Management activity would be shifted back to Parks and Recreation from Community Development. MacDonald provided an overview of the proposed structure. Hansen outlined the division of responsibilities between Parks and Rec and Community Development. MacDonald reviewed staffing changes and how new positions would be funded. She identified net impacts to funds that were not contemplated in the 2021 budget. Dujardin described the reorganization as important, and he appreciated the thought. Schmidt asked about the staff engineer position and whether it was still out there. MacDonald confirmed the position was being advertised.
Mitchell moved and Dujardin seconded a motion to approve the proposed staffing and departmental changes to better manage the Town’s trails and open space and the associated additional expenditures in the 2021 budget. A roll call vote was taken with all voting, “Yes.” Motion passed unanimously.
4) Discussion on the US Postal Service in Crested Butte. Staff Contact: Town Manager Dara MacDonald
MacDonald recognized the service around the Postal Service was not ideal, especially around the holidays, and it was further exacerbated by the pandemic. Amazon also exacerbated the issue. MacDonald reported on efforts made concerning deliveries from Amazon. They reached out to other CAST members and surveys were conducted. 31
Crested Butte was not alone. The Postal Service no longer took on home delivery service. MacDonald went on to explain the current location of the Post Office was privately held. Staff understood the lease was due to expire in April of 2021, but MacDonald did not have the latest status of the lease. The discussion became more detailed around the building. MacDonald described possible annexation locations.
MacDonald had a few conversations with John Whitney in Senator Bennet’s office. She suggested the next step could be sending a letter to the US Congressional Delegation asking for assistance in addressing the community’s concerns. Magner appreciated MacDonald’s letter to the Post Office. Magner would like for the Town to not take no for an answer; it was a quality of life issue. Magner really felt for the at-risk people. Mitchell wondered why it was Town’s responsibility. Haver thought it was a great discussion, and they would have to work with the County and Mt. Crested Butte. One issue was paying extra for Fed Ex or UPS delivery, and they would still drop packages off at the Post Office.
Magner proposed solutions for a different location for the Post Office, and she asked people to start thinking out of the box. Mitchell said there were hard questions to be answered. Schmidt thought Town could contact the owner of the building. He recalled from the past, the push for the Post Office to be downtown. Dujardin recommended they send the letter to Congressional Representatives and the Governor. He thought what they did in Jackson would be useful, and he made suggestions for additions to the Town’s website about how to address mail. Magner asked MacDonald to reach out to the owner of the Post Office building. No one voiced disagreement with the direction to MacDonald.
There was further discussion around the lease. MacDonald acknowledged the folks who worked there worked hard. She wanted to be sure it was heard that it did not come across as disparaging to individuals who worked at the Post Office. MacDonald confirmed the entities would discuss at the intergovernmental meeting. MacMillan recommended positive commendation be included for the Post Office employees on the Town’s website, elaborating upon Dujardin’s suggested additions to the website. Magner asked for regular updates on the issue.
5) Adoption of Updated Employee Handbook. Staff Contact: Town Manager Dara MacDonald
McDonald reminded the Council of the recommendation from the Black Lives Matter Community Coalition (BLMCC) that more outward language be added to the Employee Handbook that discrimination of employees against people of color or any other group would not be tolerated. The additional sentence proposed was: “This policy also applies to treatment of members of the public with whom employees interact while executing their roles as employees of the Town.” The other unrelated change to the Employee Handbook was the name of the retirement provider. MacDonald explained the Employee Handbook was reviewed and approved by the Town Council. 32
Schmidt brought up that discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identification was not specified. Sullivan reviewed Supreme Court precedent. Dujardin thought they could do better. Magner said it was a statement of their values. Haver noted the language regarding the age of 40 and above. MacDonald explained the language was standard equal opportunity language.
Magner moved and Dujardin seconded a motion to approve the personnel manual known as the Town of Crested Butte Employee Handbook with adding the language suggested by Jim regarding sexual orientation and gender identification. A roll call vote was taken with all voting, “Yes.” Motion passed unanimously.
6) Review and Appointments to Boards and Committees. Staff Contact: Town Clerk Lynelle Stanford
Schmidt listed the vacancies due to Bradley’s resignation. He stated this would be a good time for reappointments, too. Magner identified it would be appropriate for a person on the Housing Board to also be on the Housing Fund. Schmidt was the last person to serve on both boards simultaneously, and there was no specific reason or logic. Magner thought it seemed inefficient to not have overlap. Haver agreed the conversations needed to transfer between the two boards, and it was a discussion to be had. He acknowledged it was a good point. Dujardin did not think they had to make sure it happened, but he appreciated the thought. He did not know if there was a problem to warrant fixing.
Dujardin voiced his willingness to add the Grant Review Committee to his list of appointments. Schmidt would consider serving on Mountain Express again. MacMillan filled Bradley’s vacancies on Mountain Express, the Tourism and Prosperity Project, and the Public Art Commission. Dujardin joined Mitchell on the Grant Review Committee.
Dujardin moved and Mitchell seconded a motion to appoint Jason MacMillan to the Mountain Express Board, Tourism and Prosperity Project, and the Public Art Commission and (Will) myself to the Grant Review Committee. A roll call vote was taken with all voting, “Yes.” Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMITTEE UPDATES
Will Dujardin • He had COVID work going on last week. • They had an Executive Board meeting for the Black Lives Matter Community Coalition (BLMCC). There would be some communication to MacDonald from Laird Cagan.
Chris Haver • He reported on RTA. o There were some issues with people getting left behind because of limitations on passengers and the number of drivers. Alpine Express drivers would be helping to pick up left-behinds. 33
o Leia Morrison was the new Special Projects Manager. o Air numbers had been good. They were down, but compared to like communities, they weren’t down. o RTA was considering expanding bus service this summer. o They were moving ahead with the Whetstone lot. There would be a six bay unit that could house the Bustang. o Haver had been elected Treasurer. • He was on the Health Coalition meeting. They were putting together their strategic plan. • Haver reported on the Housing Authority. o There was a fire suppression break at Anthracite Place. o They were looking at builds at Larkspur. o They were planning on the Housing Needs Assessment coming out.
Mallika Magner • The Valley Housing Fund meeting would be tomorrow. • The Chamber of Commerce was doing a really great job. They were working on coming up with creative ways to support businesses.
Laura Mitchell • She attended the RTA meeting. They were awarded $1.7M to build the building.
Jim Schmidt • He spent a lot of time on COVID meetings. Numbers kept going up and holding steady, but Gunnison County was at a better level than our neighbors across the hill (Pitkin County/Aspen). • Schmidt mentioned the Mayor/Managers meeting. o The college started their second semester this last week. Enrollment was down. They tested 500 students who came back and only found three or four positive results. o Mt. Crested Butte was behind on the Homestead housing project. It was 22 units. They hoped to get on it quickly this spring to open housing units in the fall. o The County was moving along with their project, and they hoped to get people in during late spring or early summer. He believed there would be 72 units. o The Water Board was concerned about the amount of water in the reservoir. It was not getting any better. o The School District thought they would be getting quick tests. The program would still be happening, but the tests had not arrived yet.
Will Dujardin • The BLMCC was looking at how to potentially make the committee more official. The Executive Board would be discussing what kind of presence they should have with Town Council. They may come back with an ask for an ex officio position.
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OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Schmidt brought up the intergovernmental meeting. He suggested the entities talk about the Post Office, housing, and possible USFS fee schedule. Schmidt recognized the intergovernmental meeting was scheduled to be a Zoom meeting. He asked whether the Council felt confident enough to ask The Center to use the main room for the meeting in order to allow for spacing. Mitchell and MacDonald voiced disagreement, and no one on the Council voiced agreement. Schmidt added the RV dump station for discussion. Dujardin asked for updates on specific housing projects.
Mitchell wanted to consider a proclamation for Dr. Laura Ramos. Dr. Ramos worked late nights for a lot of people due to kennel cough spreading around the area. Magner and Schmidt would work it out.
Cowherd wanted to circle back on well testing at the Brush Creek property related to the intergovernmental meeting. He encouraged the Council to discuss the dump station with other entities. Schmidt brought the discussion back to the RV dump station. MacDonald reminded Schmidt the topic would be going to STOR Committee for discussion, but it could be discussed at the intergovernmental meeting, too.
Dujardin asked for elaboration on the four points from the Manager’s Report on Brush Creek. He thought it was worth going into. MacDonald pointed out that CBMR, one of the owners of the property would not be a part of the intergovernmental meeting. MacDonald conveyed that Brush Creek was not a priority for Gunnison County. Matthew Birnie, Gunnison County Manager, was concerned about finding funding to contribute. There was the concern it would be a distraction. There was no capacity while focusing on other large projects. MacDonald explained that doing something meaningful would require a new well. Tim Baker, from CBMR, felt it would be challenging to get funding for the project given the constraints the resort faced.
DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULING FUTURE WORK SESSION TOPICS AND COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
• Monday, February 1, 2021 - 6:00PM Work Session - 7:00PM Regular Council • Tuesday, February 16, 2021 - 6:00PM Work Session - 7:00PM Regular Council • Monday, March 1, 2021 - 6:00PM Work Session - 7:00PM Regular Council
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Schmidt adjourned the meeting at 9:42PM.
______James A. Schmidt, Mayor
______Lynelle Stanford, Town Clerk (SEAL) 36
Staff Report February 1, 2021
To: Mayor and Town Council
Thru: Troy Russ, Community Development Director
Dara MacDonald, Town Manager
From: Jessie Earley, Planner II
Subject: Approval from the Town Council for a Grant Application to History Colorado’s State Historical Fund for a Historic Structure Assessment for Town Hall (507 Maroon Avenue)
Summary: The Town has the opportunity to apply for a non-competitive grant to perform a historic structure assessment (HSA) for Town Hall (507 Maroon Avenue) with the State Historical Fund (SHF) associated with History Colorado.
Discussion: It is important with all Town buildings to have a thorough evaluation of the building prior to doing work on that structure. The HSA will enable Staff to have a comprehensive list and priorities for the Town Hall building for coming years. The HSA will also give the Town the ability to apply for SHF grants for rehabilitation projects for the building. The grant monies requested from the SHF will not exceed $15,000. No local funding match from the Town of Crested Butte is required with this grant.
Recommendation: Council member makes a motion to approve the Consent Agenda including approval for the grant application to History Colorado’s SHF to fund the HSA for the Town Hall building (507 Maroon Avenue) and authorization for the Mayor to sign the grant application. 37
February 1, 2021
Colorado Department of Transportation 2829 W Howard Pl Denver, CO 80204
Submitted via email to: Senior Policy Advisor Cary Kennedy ([email protected]) CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew ([email protected])
RE: Comments on Transportation Funding Package
Dear Cary Kennedy and Shoshana Lew,
It is our understanding that a transportation funding package is a major priority of this legislative session. As the scale of the funding package is being contemplated, we would like to share our feedback with you that we see the need for a large-scale funding package in the billion-dollar that focuses on transit and multi-modal transportation solutions.
The Town of Crested Butte is a member of Colorado Communities for Climate Action (CC4CA), which is a coalition of 36 local governments across the state advocating for stronger state and federal climate policy. CC4CA's local government jurisdictions all agree that transit and other multi- modal investments are significantly underfunded. The analyses that CC4CA has reviewed of CDOT's long-term funding plans confirm this conclusion, which finds that the state cannot meet its goal of a 10% reduction in VMT (vehicle miles traveled) without substantial new multi-modal investments. The State's assessment is mainly focused on transit-oriented capital expenses, overlooking the ongoing challenges of funding actual operations, especially given the hits to transit systems from the pandemic and recession.
CC4CA is a strong advocate for both widespread transportation electrification and multi-modal transportation. At their best, they work together, mutually reinforcing and supporting the other. The Town of Crested Butte agrees with CC4CA’s assessment and believes the new package needs to provide funding along these lines: 38
· 10-20% for medium and heavy-duty EV purchase incentives · 20-30% for road maintenance and repair · 40-60% for transit, bike-ped, and other strategies for reducing vehicle miles traveled · 5-10% to help ensure that low-income residents aren't pushed out when major transportation improvements occur (e.g., with transit-oriented development)
Additionally, in the Town of Crested Butte’s Climate Action Plan, our community identified specific goals to discourage single occupancy vehicle use, increase multi-modal options, and transition our municipal fleet and local transit service to EV technology. Understanding that we are small town, with a tourist-based economy, we need to work together with the State, and regionally, on multi- modal and EV infrastructure if we want to make a dent on reducing VMT with our residents and visitors.
Overall, transit and other multi-modal transportation options are vital and seriously underfunded. We hope that you will consider our feedback that this needs to be a major, if not the largest, portion of the new transportation package funding that is currently under discussion.
Thank you for your consideration,
James A. Schmidt Mayor Town of Crested Butte
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A Proclamation in Honor of Dr. Laura Ramos February 1, 2021
Whereas, the citizens of Crested Butte love their pets; and
Whereas, all pets are equally loved and adored whether they be dogs, cats, birds, or snakes but especially dogs; and
Whereas, pets are companions, support animals, friends on the trail, and often warm and cuddly, all attributes that have been appreciated even more during the pandemic; and
Whereas, these animals, just like the humans they take care of, can become ill or injured in our harsh climate and trying topography; and
Whereas, Dr. Laura Ramos has served as a veterinarian for the citizens of the Town and the East River Valley for many decades; and
Whereas, Dr. Ramos has treated all kinds of pets from dogs and cats, peregrine falcons and turtles, to geckos and salamanders with compassion, kindness and care; and
Whereas, Dr. Ramos has been known to make house calls and will go out of her way in treating pets; and
Whereas, Dr. Ramos treats the owners of those animals with soothing compassion, especially when the pet does not recover or has to be put down; and
Whereas, Laura is an important member of the community and has brought the exotic game of “Follow the Queen” to poker tables throughout the Town;
Therefore, on this 1st day of February, 2021, I, James A. Schmidt, Mayor, proclaim Dr. Laura Ramos to be a Special Citizen of Crested Butte and thank her for her service to the animals of Crested Butte and their owners on behalf of the Town Council and Citizens of Crested Butte.
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Annual Report Mountain Express 2020
The Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the towns of Crested Butte and Mt Crested Butte establishes Mountain Express (MX) as a separate transportation entity and generally describes its operation. The IGA calls for an annual written report to the two towns and specifies areas to be covered.
COVID-19 Response No report on 2020 would be complete without first addressing our response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, as it frames much of what is to follow.
Spring, Summer and Fall 2020 In concert with many local businesses and government service entities in the Gunnison Valley, MX suspended its bus service on March 14th of 2020. The service remained shuttered until June 1st 2020, therefore cancelling its typical spring season service all together. For the summer season, operations were reduced and MX only ran one of its 4 routes, the town shuttle. MX began with a 9-passenger limit and increased to 19 in the 3rd week of June, which remained its capacity for the rest of the year. Fall service ran as planned from October 13th to November 24th.
Winter 2020 Due to state regulations, MX remained at 19 passengers on its Town Shuttle and CB South routes, with 11 on its condo route. In preparation for the winter season, MX …. - Worked with various partners in the valley to prepare a holistic approach to transportation - Increased its operations plans to strategically add busses during the expected morning and evening rushes, spending about 200k more than in the previous winter season. A bus ambassador was added to staff to help address likely stresses on the bus system. Despite this investment, planned ridership capacity was still 50% below typical capacity numbers, and issues were expected at peak times. MX made specific preparations to address these issues and setup systems to monitor failures, so they could be addressed for the following day. - Hired 8 new employees, including 2 trained from the ground up who earned their CDL under Bill Quiggle’s stewardship. Non CDL employees were hired for non- driving shifts to expand our resource pool. - Partnered with Gunnison County Public Health to asses current vehicle safety measures and made modifications to its vehicles to increase safety for all. - Adjusted its washing protocols, to become more flexible and safety conscious, in support of an increased operations plan.
Ridership Summary MX buses carried 445,562 passengers this year, a decrease of 37% from the same time period in 2019. 41
Route Configuration, Ridership Details + Service Experience 2020 Spring, Summer and Fall = The Town Shuttle summer bus service ran from June 1st through October 12th, with the same level of service as in years prior. Summer bus ridership was down 56% from last summer. Due to an extended summer season, fall ridership numbers were comparable to 2019.
2020 Winter Service = The winter bus service ran with the same level of service, as compared to years prior. Winter ridership across the network was down 42% from last winter, as of 1/12/21.
MX once again provided service to Crested Butte South for the winter season, with CB South POA contributing 1/3 of the cost of the service. MX worked with the Gunnison Valley RTA buses and together provided 27 round trips of service to Crested Butte South. We hope to increase ridership on this route to become more efficient and have partnered with the CB South POA to increase marketing of the service, although that has not affected results to date. We believe that as long as parking remains readily available in town, this will be a barrier to more complete adoption of that service.
During the winter season to date, MX has continued to monitor daily operations, and made adjustments on the fly as required to best serve its patrons, while removing as many barriers as possible to be successful. Shift times were adjusted the day of, full time staff stepped into operations roles, non CDL staff backfilled shifts to get more busses on routes and refinements around managing bus stop queues became the daily norm. Wait times for a bus rarely exceeded 20 minutes @ the peak times and patrons were largely understanding of any inconveniences. Since resuming service on June 1st 2020, no employees or patrons have become ill, based on contract tracing that MX is aware of.
Compliance with MX COVID-19 protocols was stellar, with the vast majority of riders appreciative of our efforts to maintain a safe transit environment. The summer season saw just a handful of incidents, but the holiday week of Christmas included a few cases of escalated negative behavior from our passengers. MX employees responded in an exemplary way and relied on the Marshals to resolve a few incidents that threatened employee / patron safety.
MX works with Gunnison County and the Gunnison Valley RTA to provide the senior van operations, regularly taking north valley residents to Gunnison and Montrose to access essential services. MX is reimbursed driver wages and mileage expenses from the Gunnison Valley RTA. This service didn’t see any significant adjustments in ridership volume in 2020.
While special service is a hallmark of the MX operations, MX ran very few of those route extensions this year due to the overall reduction in large events in the Gunnison Valley.
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Internal Operations The employees of MX continue to be our most valued organizational asset. Employee turnover is low, but MX still maintains a very small bench, which presents a risk should a significant disruption occur. The high performance of everyone on the team remains critical to the success of MX, especially in these challenging times … with drivers, supervisors, washers, ambassadors, mechanics and full-time staff all pitching in to adapt their daily tasks to contribute as needed. Within its constrained resources, MX continues to provide a culture of gratitude and extend appreciation whenever possible to its employees.
Chris Larsen retired in August of 2020, after 40 years of service to the organization and community at large. MX is appreciative of all those who helped provide gifts and moments of well-deserved recognition for Chris.
Fleet Status As more fully described in the capital plan, the average age of the bus fleet is improving. The average age of the fleet improved to 8 years for the big buses and 7 years for the small buses.
MX did not receive any new buses in 2020. MX will receive a new vehicle in 2021. MX is applying for grants to purchase three vehicles in 2022 in a Capital grant that was submitted in October.
New Facility Update MX continues to partner with RTA on the best way to utilize the land purchased in the Whetstone Industrial Park. MX completed a planning process with SEH in 2020, resulting in a comprehensive design and high-level project cost estimate. The estimated cost of the structure is 7.5 million, with additional project costs that still need to be identified. In 2021, MX intends to complete a benchmarking exercise, conduct a prioritization of the components of the project and monitor opportunities for funding. CDOT has indicated their focus for 2020 and 2021 is to prioritize ongoing operations over capital investments. On the other hand, the RTA has secured funding for their structure and MX will continue to partner with the RTA on any co-joined efforts, as well as use that as an opportunity to prepare for their own potential project on that lot. The RTA and MX have come to agreement on an MOU for use of the land and any joint construction efforts.
MX Strategic Plan In May 2019, the Mountain Express Board of Directors met and developed a Strategic Plan. The key points are:
Energy Use and Impact Policy, Studies and Plans Expanded Service Delivery Customer Focused Culture Improved Operations 43
To see the full plan, please contact the Mountain Express business office. MX has multiple completion milestones for 2020 that are tracked in their monthly board meetings.
Financial Status 78% of MX’s budget is devoted to direct staffing and vehicle costs, remaining very cost conscious. Salaries and hourly wages were increased by 5% for 2020, and by 3% for 2021. Health care costs continue to increase every year, projected at about 7% for 2021, with MX providing a very robust benefit for employees. Reduced operations in 2020 resulted in lower expenses in hourly staffing and vehicle maintenance than what was budgeted for. A possible surplus may occur 2020, largely due to stable revenue in the form of unexpected CARES Act funding and increased Town of Crested Butte sales tax collections. MX is appreciative of the efforts of local municipalities who helped foster a viable and safe climate for our local business to operate within. Any surplus likely will be put into capital reserves ahead of a possible building project and considerations of increased fleet procurement expenses. The board has $800,000 in operating reserves to provide for emergencies and capital reserves of $400,000. A holistic capital plan will be produced in 2020 that speaks to the requirements of the building project, while a grant may be pursued to help plan for a fleet conversation project. With uncertain sales tax collection in the winter of 2021 due to the continued impact of COVID-19, a conservative budget with a focus on sustained operations was passed by the board in December of 2020. Adjustments will be made as we continue to assess the financial impacts of COVID19.
Service Agreements The IGA between the two towns is current through August 31, 2027. 44
Capital Plan Mountain Express 2020
Background The current MX bus fleet presently consists of 14 large buses and 6 small buses. Large buses (39 passengers) are generally used on the town shuttle and CB South routes, whereas the small buses (24 passengers) on the condo routes. The large buses average 8 years and 123,269 miles. The small buses average 7 years and 65,205 miles. Of the 20 buses, 7 have engines with over 10,000 hours, which is the typical CDOT replacement logic allowed for when applying for new vehicles. 4 of these vehicles are listed as reserve vehicles, for which CDOT allows in an inventory. The remaining 3 vehicles have been chosen as replacements in active grant applications. Even with our somewhat upgraded fleet, repairs are a major cost … Mx spent $81,012 in 2020 to maintain the fleet. We also specifically chose to invest $9,000 into one of our buses prior to this winter, so we would have as many operable vehicles to handle our busiest periods, with known capacity constraints in place. Due to required COVID19 protocols, we also invested about $40,000 in vehicle modifications this year to keep staff and patrons as safe as possible.
During peak ski season days, six town shuttle buses, three condo buses and one Crested Butte South bus are used. All buses are either rotated out daily, or in the case of the some of the lower mileage buses only used for part of the day, and are cleaned and sanitized during their lunch break. The other six buses are used for back-up whenever buses are out of service for repairs or maintenance. We have recently confirmed with CDOT they allow for 20% of the fleet to be reserve buses, that do not see regular usage.
The remaining vehicles are a senior van purchased in 2016 with 52,946 miles, and four pickup trucks purchased in 2011, 2017 and 2018 with 51,088, 14999, 6515 and 12,230 miles. MX will look for future opportunities to replace this style of vehicle with more fuel-efficient choices when able to. 45
The existing facility was completed in 2009 and a bus lift was added in 2012. Although it currently suits some of our needs, it also doesn’t allow for growth beyond on our current operations.
Land and Future Building Efforts MX purchased two lots at the new Whetstone Industrial Park with the Gunnison Valley RTA, has purchased one. Those lots were co-joined for future development. With grant funding from CDOT, MX plans to build a new facility on site and move operations down valley. MX completed a planning phase with SEH and has plans and high-level cost estimate for a facility for storage, maintenance and administrative offices. Please see further comments about next steps in the Annual Report that accompanies this document.
Considerations • Due to the nature of our routes, our vehicles do not conform with standard CDOT policies around replacement that focus on miles. We instead use a combination of years and engines miles to tell a compelling story in our grant applications about the necessity of replacement. • There is very little salvage value in used buses, they do not retain their capital value well over time. • Older buses have traditionally been retained because of their low carry costs and low re-sale value. We have however reached our maximum allowed vehicles under CDOT’s replacement guidelines, and will begin discarding vehicles on a one for one basis as we acquire new ones. • The newest small buses are used on the Town routes during off-season. • With all of the back-up buses, ridership increases will have a minimal impact on capital needs, although multiple operational considerations around bus washing and maintenance would need to be considered to handle any kind of expansion. • The time from receiving a grant award to having a bus on route can be anywhere from 12- 16 months, due to the extensive procurement, production, customization and break-in time. 46
• Total bus miles in 2020 was 161,756, whereas service hours were 15,358. Both are down about 18% from 2019. • Big buses cost $195,000 and small buses $160,000. We will be re-negotiating a 5-year contract in 2021 to secure long-term pricing for ease of planning and grant applications. • Buses have been purchased using FTA grants and a 20% local match.
Short Term Plan MX has been awarded a grant for one new bus in 2021. MX is applying for a Capital grant with CDOT to purchase three vehicles 2022. On a continuing basis we should be purchasing at least one bus each year. We will apply for additional buses if continued repair costs justify the purchase, as we did with our most recent grant cycle.
Long Term Plan As part of our commitment to the Climate Action Plan, MX continues to assess the readiness of electrical vehicles for our alpine climate. These vehicles will require a newly developed capital plan, as well as a broader view into funding sources than MX has traditionally used in the past. Please see our strategic plan and corresponding updates for the work being done toward that goal. 47
Memorandum
To: Town Council
From: Dara MacDonald, Town Manager
Subject: Manager’s Report
Date: February 1, 2021
Town Manager 1) Golden Masks - In our ongoing partnership with Gunnison County Public Health, Town staff will be conducting ongoing COVID protocol inspections at businesses in Town. We will be able to award the Golden Masks for businesses that are doing a great job with following regulations and provide reminders to those who are slacking. The list of Golden Mask recipients will be made public in a variety of ways going forward.
Public Works 1) No updates.
Marshals 1) The MO is reaffirming our commitment for every officer to conduct foot patrol each shift to interact with the public in a positive and human way.
2) All of the CBMO staff who wanted to get the Covid-19 vaccine have been fully vaccinated as of 1/28/2021.
3) On Friday January 22 CBMO officers walked Elk Av with Gunnison County Public Health to monitor business compliance with County health orders. Most businesses were in such good compliance they were awarded the County’s Golden Mask to display in front of their businesses. A few others were given a list of items they need remedy to be eligible for the Golden Mask award.
Parks & Rec 1) Staff will submit a grant application on February 2nd to Great Outdoors Colorado seeking funding for the Slate River Boat Launch Project.
2) Staff has been working to make the transition of trails and open space to the Parks and Rec Department as seamless as possible and has convened meetings with community partners including the Land Trust, the Slate River Working Group, CB Nordic, CBMBA, and STOR.
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3) The Town, in partnership with Sustainable CB, has transitioned all doggy doo bags in Town provided dispensers to BioBags, made from 100% plant based compostable materials.
Community Development 1) See attached January 2021 Development Activity Review
Town Clerk 1) No Updates.
Finance 1) Sales Tax: Preliminary sales tax numbers for December 2020 show a 17% increase over 2019. For the year, sales tax grew approximately 4%.
Other significant (and preliminary) revenue items include:
2020 2019 Growth
49 1) STR Excise Tax $390,474 $302,714 29%
2) Nicotine Tax $177,499 $9,505 nm
3) RETT $3,084,027 $1,827,823 69%
Intergovernmental
Upcoming Meetings or Events
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. You may also directly contact department directors with questions as well.
50 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY REVIEW January, 2021 - Development Activity Update
Each month the Community Development Department provides Council a development activity update which tracks development applications, building permits, affordable housing construction, and short- term rental license issuance. This reports present year-to-date activity along with a rolling five-year history.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS Development applications are classified into two categories: Formal Review and Insubstantial Review. Formal review generally involved development activity which required a public hearing by the Board of Zoning Architecture Review (BOZAR), or Town Council. Typically, formal reviews involve application requests which modify a property’s entitlements, or changes the physical architecture of a building that can be seen from the street. An insubstantial review involves the BOZAR’s Chair’s review of minor architectural modifications.
2021 Year to Date Insubstantial Year Formal Reviews Total Reviews January 4 3 7 February 0 March 0 April 0 May 0 June 0 July 0 August 0 September 0 October 0 November 0 December 0 TOTAL 4 3 7
5-years Insubstantial Year Formal Review Total Review 2016 48 107 155 2017 53 107 160 2018 62 156 218 2019 39 168 207 2020 44 127 171 2021 4 3 7
51 BUILDING PERMITS The summary of building permits was simplified to present general residential and commercial development activity. This report presents both the total number of permits issued along with the revenue the permits generated for the Town.
2021 Year to Date Year Commercial Residential Total Permits Year Commercial Residential Total Revenue January 3 2 5 January $ 32,900 $ 17,500 $ 50,400 February 0 0 0 February -$ -$ -$ March 0 0 0 March -$ -$ -$ April 0 0 0 April -$ -$ -$ May 0 0 0 May -$ -$ -$ June 0 0 0 June -$ -$ -$ July 0 0 0 July -$ -$ -$ August 0 0 0 August -$ -$ -$ September0 0 0 September -$ -$ -$ October 0 0 0 October -$ -$ -$ November0 0 0 November -$ -$ -$ December0 0 0 December -$ -$ -$ TOTAL 3 2 5 TOTAL $ 32,900 $ 17,500 $ 50,400
BUILDING PERMITS 5-years Year Commercial Residential Total Permits Year Commercial Residential Total Revenue 2016 27 48 75 2016 $ 33,075 $ 516,948 $ 550,024 2017 29 51 80 2017 $ 303,738 $ 593,284 $ 897,022 2018 43 65 108 2018 $ 651,078 $ 755,221 $ 1,406,299 2019 24 52 76 2019 $ 192,084 $ 475,754 $ 667,838 2020 13 59 72 2020 $ 81,163 $ 891,402 $ 972,565 2021 3 2 5 2021 $ 32,900 $ 17,500 $ 50,400
52 AFFORDABLE AND DEED RESTRICTED HOUSING
Crested Butte has a long-term goal “To ensure our community’s residents and employees are successful in attaining long-term, safe and energy efficient housing”. The Town has been proactive in creating an inventory affordable and deed restricted units. Currently, there are 124 affordable housing units and 168 deed restricted units within the town. Crested Butte owns 11 deed restricted units. So far in 2020, the Town has issued Certificates of Occupancy (COs) to 28 deed restricted units. 81 affordable and deed restricted units have been built in Crested Butte since 2015. . 2021 Year to Date Commercial Single Family Accessory Mobile Year Duplex Units Triplex Units Apartment Units Building Total Units Dwelling Units Homes Residences January ------February ------March ------April ------May ------June ------July ------August ------September ------October ------November ------December ------TOTAL ------
DEED RESTRICTED HOUSING 5-years Commercial Single Family Accessory Mobile Year Duplex Units Triplex Units Apartment Units Building Total Units Dwelling Units Homes Residences 2016 1 - - 30 1 32 2017 1 - - 1 2 2018 4 - - 2 6 2019 3 6 - 1 10 2020 2 10 15 1 - - 28 2021 ------53
SHORT TERM RENTALS The Community Development Department also manages short-term rental licenses. The Town allows up to 30% of the non-deed restricted housing stock, which are allowed to provide short- term rental, to function as unlimited short-term rental facilities. Currently, there are 211 of the allowed 211 unlimited short-term rentals in the Town of Crested Butte. There are also 16 primary resident short-term rental licenses currently issued in the Town.
Vacation Rentals 2021
Unlimited Short- Primary Resident New Primary Unlimited Short- New Unlimited Month term Rental Short-term Resident Short- term Rental Active Short-term Rental Waitlist Rental Active term Rental
January 207 5 - 11 - February - - - - - March - - - - - April - - - - - May - - - - - June - - - - - July - - - - - August - - - - - September - - - - - October - - - - - November - - - - - December - - - - -
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Staff Report February 1, 2021
To: Mayor and Town Council
Prepared By: Janna Hansen, Parks, Recreation, Trails & Open Space Director
Thru: Dara MacDonald, Town Manager
Subject: Approval of a Preferred Concept Alternative and Authorization to Allocate Funds in 2021 for the Slate River Boat Launch Project
Summary: The Town, in partnership with the Crested Butte Land Trust will build the Slate River Boat Launch; a riverfront park providing recreational access to the Slate River. At the headwaters of the Gunnison and Colorado Rivers, the Slate River is an iconic feature of the Upper East River Valley and provides a wide range of recreational opportunities, high functioning wetlands, critical wildlife habitat, and some of the most scenic views in the Rocky Mountains.
The Slate River is a vital resource for our community. It meanders through a patchwork of public and private property, and significant increases in use over the past five years have raised concerns over habitat protection, water quality, and trespass on private property. The Slate River Boat Launch Project will provide an important recreational amenity while mitigating detrimental environmental impacts to this vital river corridor.
Previous Council Action: Council reviewed concept options for this project during the January 19, 2021 work session and directed staff to proceed with the development of a preferred design alternative and to seek grant funding from Great Outdoors Colorado and the Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District.
Background: Currently, the river access point for the Slate River within the town limits is at the Rec Path Bridge. The Rec Path provides pedestrian and bicycle access north to Mt. Crested Butte and south to the Skyland subdivision, and links hundreds of miles of trail to the Town. The Rec Path is the most heavily utilized trail in the valley as many bikers and hikers leaving from Town start and end their day on the Rec Path. The Rec Path Bridge is directly adjacent to private property along the western bank and provides public access to the river on the eastern bank. Users trespass onto the western bank causing strife with land owners and cattle grazers. Overcrowding at the Rec Path Bridge river access is causing alarming degradation to the riparian area, adjacent wetlands, and wildlife habitat up and downstream from that site.
55 The adjacent affordable housing neighborhood has been vocal in numerous public meetings about the detrimental effects of the multiple uses concentrated in one small residential area. This high- density residential part of town was not designed as a trailhead nor boat launch but has been used as such increasingly over the past few years. The popularity of stand up paddle boards has brought an exponential increase in boaters to the Slate River. Boaters park vehicles in the rights-of-way throughout the small neighborhood, and neighbors have voiced concerns over traffic safety, lack of restrooms, lack of changing areas, and noise from electric pumps.
The pandemic has brought visitors flocking to the great outdoors of Gunnison County and we have seen higher numbers of visitors than ever before. The rivers and trails are seeing an impactful increase in use, and neighbors of the Rec Path Bridge have voiced concern over a lack of mask wearing and social distancing at that location. One neighbor told us in a public meeting, “We have made this stretch our Six Flags Lazy River.” The Slate River Boat Launch Project will immediately address pandemic-related concerns by providing an additional river access location and relocating the high number of boaters away from the Rec Path Bridge to the new Boat Launch thereby creating more space for social distancing and less impact at the undeveloped Rec Path Bridge river access site.
The site for the new Slate River Boat Launch was just acquired by the Town through a 2020 annexation agreement and quitclaim deed. Acquiring this parcel allows for the opportunity to address many of the concerns connected to the Rec Path Bridge site while creating a pedestrian and bicycle connection via the River Trail between the Rec Path Bridge and the Boat Launch.
For the past two seasons the Crested Butte Land Trust has provided a River Steward to deliver outreach and education to river users at the upstream Gunsight Bridge and downstream Rec Path Bridge river access points. The Land Trust found that this in-person outreach and education was highly effective in educating users and found that property owners and grazing lessees saw a decrease in trespass issues, a decrease in unsafe boating, and a decrease in floating during a voluntary “no float” for the Great Blue Heron nesting season. The Land Trust has committed to providing the same staffing at the new Slate River Boat Launch bringing their River Steward positions up to three total for the 2021 season. A River Steward will be stationed at the Boat Launch providing educational monitoring from May 15th – August 16th, depending upon river flows. The suggested schedule is during peak times of Friday through Monday, 5 hours a day, from 12:30 – 5:30pm. Funding for this position is included in the GOCO grant application.
Discussion: The Slate River Boat Launch Project was not budgeted for in 2021, however this project became a priority due to rising community outcry over the existing conditions which reached a boiling point in the fall of 2020. Grant applications will be submitted to Great Outdoors Colorado in the amount of $160,000.00 and to the Gunnison County Met Rec District in the amount of $35,000.00. The GOCO grant award notification date is March 12 and the Met Rec award notification is May 19, 2021. If we are to be shovel ready when the snow melts we will need to go to BOZAR in March for approval of the final plan. It is anticipated that the total cost of this project will not exceed $200,000.00.
Financial Impact: The GOCO grant requires 10% in matching funds which will be covered by the cost of in-kind work to bring raw water from the McCormick Ditch to the site for irrigation purposes, and $8,000 already spent on the Schematic Design. Total Town contributions in cash and in-kind totals $26,000.00. 56
Legal Review: The beach area of the Boat Launch site is owned by Cypress Equities and any modifications in that area will need to be approved by Cypress. Staff will work with legal counsel to memorialize any approvals needed by Cypress. Permitting for work in the flood plain will also be necessary and staff is working to acquire appropriate approvals.
Climate Impact: This project will help protect damage to the wetlands and riparian areas caused by overuse at the Rec Path Bridge river access site. It will create durable surfaces and concentrate use to minimize impact to the river corridor.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approving the preferred design alternative and allocating funds in 2021 in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to complete the Slate River Boat Launch Project.
Proposed Motion: I move to approve the preferred design alternative and allocate funds in 2021 in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to complete the Slate River Boat Launch Project.
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1 BOAT LAUNCH BEACH - GRAVEL
2 BOULDER IN-CHANNEL STRUCTURE (TBD)
3 BOULDER RETAINING WALLS (6' MAX. HT.)
4 STONE SLAB STEPS OR CONCRETE STEP UNITS
5 BOAT/PADDLE BOARD SLIDE PO Box 4184 523 Riverland Dr. #3B 6 BOULDER SEATING Crested Butte, CO 81224 7 SCREEN WALL (WEATHERING STEEL) t: 970.349.8959 www.sprout-studio.net 8 CHANGING AREAS
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Staff Report February 1, 2021
To: Mayor and Town Council
From: Rob Zillioux, Finance and HR Director
Thru: Dara MacDonald, Town Manager
Subject: 308 3rd Unit K Office Space
Summary: Four local non-profit organizations have submitted letters of interest for Unit K in 308 3rd Street. Those organizations are West Elk Soccer Association, Rocky Mountain Biological Lab, The Trailhead Children’s Museum and Artists of Crested Butte. Their letters of interest are attached to this staff report.
Previous Council Action: With Resolution 2020-22, Town Council approved an amended policy regarding the leasing of non-residential municipal property. Substantive changes to the amended policy include the following:
1. Introducing the idea that the spaces are not necessarily guaranteed to be available for non- profit entities forever one they move in. Two changes address this:
a. “The Town prioritizes leasing to nonprofit entities that demonstrate strong service to the community and full utilization of the property to fulfill their mission.”
b. “When lease terms end, if the current nonprofit tenant wishes to remain, the Town will review the services of the entity to the Crested Butte community, how completely they utilize the space in furtherance of their mission and how long they have had the opportunity to lease the space. If there is more than one qualified not for profit interested in an available space, the Town may choose to establish a weighted lottery based upon the values of the Town for utilization of a particular space at the time.”
2. “It is not the intention of the Town that a tenant be able to offset their subsidized lease rate by charging another entity for regular use of the space, particularly not in cases where the other entity is a for profit business or individual. These spaces are provided to government for not for profit entities for the furtherance of their nonprofit missions, not to further private or for profit ventures.”
Discussion: Unit K of 308 3rd is approximately 400 sq. ft.
59 The annual rent for the first year of Unit K is $3,139.00 ($261.60 per month) exclusive of any charges for utilities or other services for the Premises provided by Landlord for Tenant’s use. Tenant will pay Landlord $261.60 on the Effective Date of this Lease and on the first day of each month thereafter during the first year of the Term. Tenant may also opt to pay the full amount for the upcoming year on the Effective Date and subsequent anniversaries. Rent will increase annually as follows:
1st anniversary (2022): $3,170.39 annually / $264.20 per month 2nd anniversary (2023): $3,202.09 annually / $266.84 per month 3rd anniversary (2024): $3,234.11 annually / $269.51 per month 4th anniversary (2025): $3,266.46 annually / $272.20 per month
The rental term is for 5 years, with no automatic renewal, consistent with Resolution 2020-22. Either party may terminate the lease prior to expiration, with at least 90 days’ notice.
Tenant will pay for the gas and electric utilities and communications services used by Tenant on the Premises during the Term, regardless of whether the utilities and services are billed directly to Tenant or Landlord bills tenant for its pro rata share of such utilities and services. Town will pay the expenses for water, sewer, and trash/recycling services for the Premises during the Term.
Legal Implications: It is in the best interest of both the Town and its tenants to have a clear lease acknowledging the terms under which the tenant is permitted to use the space.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Town hold a lottery with all four candidates for the space. Or, hold a lottery minus candidates that Council deems inappropriate for the space.
Proposed Motion: Motion and a second to have Staff hold a lottery for 308 3rd Unit K.
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January 20, 2021
Dear Town of Crested Butte and Crested Butte Town Council,
West Elk Soccer Association (WESA) is interested in the available office space located at 308 Third Street. Recently we have been displaced from our current location. Our landlord has rented the office space (effective March 1, 2021) to a for-profit entity who is able to pay the current market rate for office space in town that we as a 501 (c)3 cannot afford. On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, I was able to view the space with Dale Hoots and Kat Carpenter and this space would be ideal for WESA.
In December 2014, WESA created as a response from our community for additional organized soccer programming, heightened levels of competition, and a higher level of coaching. Crested Butte Parks and Recreation did not have the bandwidth at the time to grow and improve its soccer program, so WESA was formed with their blessing.
In six short years, WESA, grown to annually coach 250 youth soccer players and has achieved a 400% increase in teams registered with Colorado Soccer Association (2015 - 3 teams, 2019/2020 - 15 teams). WESA has grown its program offering from two seasons of league play (Spring and Fall) to providing year-round training for players age 8-18, including programs for preschool children (ages 3-5), Futsal, Indoor (PDP), Summer camps and clinics, and we host an annual coed adult tournament (ages 19+, 240 players).
WESA is devoted to promoting and fostering the development of soccer for youths and adults living in, and visiting, the Gunnison valley. We are dedicated to providing our participants with a fun, high-quality soccer experience that encourages sportsmanship and a love of the game through the development of player, coach, referee, and team.
WESA provides an outlet for healthy physical and mental growth and stimulation for the youth in our community. The physical and mental benefits of team sports are essential in fostering positive, healthy lifelong habits. Team sports help reduce anxiety, stress and depression in youth (85%) and decrease risky teenage behaviors (92%) (The Aspen Institute Project Play). This impact youths’ personal development (self-esteem, teamwork, leadership) and creates a foundation for leadership roles later in life. 95% of Fortune 500 executives played youth team sports (Health.gov). Through the sport of soccer, WESA helps foster a healthy lifestyle which translates to a high quality of life. Our youth are not just the future of our community but the future of our country and world.
While our actual programming occurs on the fields/gyms that we rent from the Town of Crested Butte, Crested Butte Community School, and Crested Butte South, it is important that we have a dedicated space to operate, develop, and oversee all of our programming. WESA has two year-round, full-time employees who oversee every aspect of operating the organization. We seek a space where staff can work and collaborate, host committee and monthly Board meetings, accommodate coach and referee training, and to fulfill our goal of providing classroom strategy training, injury prevention, nutrition, etc. to our players.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely, Kristin Engel Executive Director 303-319-0174
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Rob,
I am currently the president of Artists of Crested Butte. Here is the info you requested.
Mission:
Artists of Crested Butte is a 14 year old non profit, which assists and advocates for local artists by providing marketing, and organization of art selling functions, like Artwalk and Art Market, and the new Crested Butte Creative Directory.
ACB is artists working together, to help one another. ACB helps local artists.
The ACB board is composed of many of Crested Butte’s leading artists and gallery owners. The ACB Board is: Shaun Horne - President, Raynor Czerwinski - Vice President, Mary Schmidt - Treasurer, Adam Freed, and Susan Marrion. Michael Mahoney and Petar Dopchev are emeritus board members. Crystal Kotowski- Edmunds is our excellent new Executive Director.
Contributions:
We have been executing the Crested Butte Artwalk since 2007, which coordinates our gallery community, and provides an important gallery map.
We have been executing a weekly summer Art Market since 2012, which provides an important selling opportunity for local artists.
We are building and developing the cbcreativedirectory.org, which is an all arts online directory that will be an important marketing tool for Crested Butte once it's reached full form.
ACB provides quarterly and sometimes monthly art related newsletters to our membership, which includes most local artists. Membership in ACB is free.
Use of the Space:
ACB needs, and has been looking and asking for, a non profit space for at least 4 years. We have many uses in mind for the space. Starting with the most pressing, in order. 64
ACB needs a home desk and meeting space. ACB has Artwalk Tonight Flags and a new Center for the Arts Artwalk Tonight sign that require storage. We would continue figure drawing in the space, post Covid, with N. Windsor. We imagine developing a dedicated and versatile workspace for local artists who lack that. We would literally use the space for as many creative purposes as possible, with a focus on shaping the use of the space to the needs of artists that we encounter. I personally imagine making Artwalk Tonight flags in the space, for sale to other Artwalks in our region, with the proceeds to go to ACB programming.
We understand that the space is not to be used as a gallery. Beyond that we would shape our use of the space to be safe, and considerate to other tenants. I plan on personally overseeing the space to make sure that only good things are happening.
Rob let me know if this seems to cover the information you need from ACB to consider us as a tenant for that great space.
Thank you.
Shaun Horne
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From: Dara MacDonald To: Rob Zillioux; Lynelle Stanford Subject: FW: Prospective Art Space for Artists Date: Friday, January 29, 2021 9:39:03 AM
Subject: Prospective Art Space for Artists
Hello Jim and Crested Butte Council Members,
In looking for artist space to work outside our home in Crested Butte, my husband and I contacted Dawn and Shaun Horne, and they told us about the non-profit building space that might be possible for a potential shared artist space.
This space in the non-profit building could greatly benefit the artist community of Crested Butte. We have been coming to Crested Butte for over forty years. When contacting the Center for the Arts about working space, we found their studio options too limited.
We recently bought a home in CB and have been looking for space since October. Wehave been unsuccessful in finding space to work outside my home.
We see this space to be a great asset for artists in the CB community. We hope you will consider this while making your decisions on using the space inside the non-profit building.
Sincerely,
Margaret Galvin Johnson https://www.mjgalleries.art/ 303-898-1807
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From: Lauren Alkire To: Lynelle Stanford Subject: Attn: Town Council, Letter of Support_WESA Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 4:38:02 PM
Lynelle, Please pass on my letter of support to Town Council. Hope you and Cole are well! Thanks, Lauren
Town Council,
Please consider this letter of support for West Elk Soccer Association (WESA) to lease Town of Crested Butte (Town) office space for a non-profit organization.
Years ago, while I was the Recreation Supervisor for the Town, youth soccer was one of the Department’s many programs. The behind-the-scenes administrative requirements for operating this program are extensive. A very small sampling include: conference calls with state leagues; scheduling field space with the Town for games and practices; coordinating practice times and locations with coaches; compiling player and coach paperwork/registration requirements; assigning referees; and issuing payments for referees and coaches. Office space is required to complete these tasks.
Office space will also provide a “home base” for operations; somewhere coaches can drop off and pick up equipment, managers to pick up and drop off paperwork and uniforms, and a business front for participants to drop by with questions. This is only appropriate in a public office space. This is not appropriate at a personal home, especially if a minor is dropping off or picking up items.
Most of the youth soccer program in Crested Butte transitioned to WESA to both: (a) provide a more focused soccer product and (b) to allow the Recreation Department to focus time and energy to offer programming that better aligns with their Master Plan. The transition to WESA was coordinated and planned and with an understanding the Town would continue to support WESA when possible and appropriate. Leasing this office space will meet the missions of both WESA and the Town.
While COVID-19 has prevented face-to-face interactions, the pandemic will not last forever. An available location to hold classroom sessions with referees is paramount to their development. While mentoring referees (and especially youth) I have watched their confidence, decision making and conflict management skills soar in a little as one half of a match. This is only possible when they have the right tools to do their job. Continued referee trainings, especially with video review capabilities, are key to grooming fair and equitable referees. Indoor space is at a premium; often when trying to schedule previous referee clinics spaces are not available. I understand the Town’s office space will be perfect for these classroom sessions.
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Thank you for considering this letter in your decision of which deserving local non- profit will gain from the huge benefit of secured affordable office space in the Town.
Sincerely, Lauren Alkire
USSF Referee HSSO Referee NISOA/NCAA Referee WESA Supporter 68
Town of Crested Butte Attn: Lynelle Stanford PO Box 39 Crested Butte, CO 81224
January 25, 2021
Dear Town Council members:
It recently came to my attention that West Elk Soccer Association (WESA) has been displaced from their current office location in the Ore Bucket Building. As seems to be the trend, their landlord has rented the office space to a for-profit entity that is able to pay the current market rate for town office space that they as a non-profit cannot afford. I understand the Town of Crested Butte has an office space available for non-profits that is town subsidized and within WESA's budget. I further understand that the CB Town Council will be deciding on which non-profit will be awarded this space at their meeting on February 1, 2021 and is likely going to be a competitive process.
I wanted to write a quick note of support of their application. My two kids have come up through the Town Recreation League soccer and made the transition to the WESA League. We have also been able to receive scholarships through WESA in the past that allowed them to keep playing when my cancer treatments made extra-curricular activities more of a stretch.
My two kids both are so thrilled to be active in this program, particularly when so many other activities were forced to cancel or significantly limit enrollment over the past year. As a parent, I highly value the lessons my kids learn through WESA and look forward to many more years of engagement through their middle and high school years. Kristen and Tom run a phenomenal, competitive and viable program with very limited resources from what I can tell. The amount of organization of administration and physical gear they manage throughout the year is nothing short of phenomenal.
I appreciate your consideration of this non-profit that has such a beloved and wide participation for our Town’s youth. If you have not already witnessed it in person, I can tell you the pride and comradery of sitting at any WESA game or tournament in my mind, exemplifies what I love about this town.
Sincerely,
Laci Wright 970-366-2233 [email protected]
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From: Chad Oleson To: Lynelle Stanford Subject: Crested Butte Town Council - WESA Letter Of Support Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 9:05:20 PM
Hello Crested Butte Town Council,
The West Elk Soccer Association (WESA) has applied for a town subsidized non-profit office space. WESA is a well run organization that is of great value and has a positive impact on this community. They offer year round soccer programs that my son and hundreds of other kids participate in. I have personally experienced how the WESA staff and coaches emphasize respect, teamwork and character. These traits are very valuable to our youth, both short and long term.
An affordable office space for this non profit is key for them to continue to thrive and provide opportunity for youth in this community. I ask that you grant their request.
Thank you for you consideration,
Chad Oleson 205 5th Street Town of Crested Butte 70
From: matthew wilson To: Lynelle Stanford Subject: Crested Butte Town Council meeting _ Letter of Support for WESA Soccer Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 8:33:59 PM
All,
This email should be considered a conveyance of support for WESA Soccer club and their hopes of finding a new place to call home. WESA is the most amazing thing that could have ever happened for the youth of our town. I see the children in our valley playing soccer day in and day out with a smile on their face, and an unwavering competitive spirit. We have a responsibility as community leaders to facilitate these young smiles in perpetuity, to instill team cohesiveness and comradery, and to fan the flames of their competitive natures so these children will have the confidence to be whatever they choose to be one day. WESA has selflessly worked to contribute to the betterment and well-being of the CB youth, and demands the support and respect from our Town's Council. 71
January 26, 2021
Dear Crested Butte Town Council,
Please accept this letter of support/recommendation for West Elk Soccer Association (WESA) to be awarded non-profit office space offered by the Town of Crested Butte. As the governing entity of youth soccer clubs in Colorado, we - The Colorado Soccer Association (CSA), have seen WESA do great things for the youth and community in your area.
WESA was approved for CSA membership in 2015 as a non-profit organization, providing a soccer program for Crested Butte youth between the ages of 3 and 19 years of age. Since that time, WESA’s programs have developed a strong sense of community among the kiddos, parents, coaches, and referees involved. Their programs provide a safe and fun environment for youth to not only learn soccer, but to also learn: sportsmanship, teamwork, positive attitudes, communication, a love of outdoors and healthy outlets for expending energy.
CSA works almost daily with either Kristin Engle, the Executive Director, or Tom Lewis, the Director of Coaching and Programs. Both Kristin and Tom are organized, work well with our staff, communicate well, and are very responsive to anything we ask of our clubs. They take initiative to support our organization in any way they can, even on their personal time. Lastly, not only is WESA always on time with their registrations, payments, and any other due dates we give our clubs, but they go as far as to calculate what they owe us and send in their payments before we can even bill them!
WESA is a top-notch organization and I firmly believe that awarding them the space would not only help this organization, but it would benefit your youth and your entire community.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.
Sincerely, Nate Shotts Nate Shotts Chief Executive Officer Colorado Soccer Association 72
January 25, 2021
Dara MacDonald – Town Manager Members of Town Council Town of Crested Butte PO Box 39 Crested Butte, CO 81224 Sent electronically to [email protected]
Greetings Dara and Council Members!
The Crested Butte South Property Owners Association (POA) is offering our support to the West Elk Soccer Association (WESA), as they are working with you to secure office space in town at 308 Third Street. Kristin Engle, WESA’s Executive Director, has shared with us that she is hoping that they will be successful in their bid to occupy this space. I understand the unenviable position you all are in to have to make a choice between worthy non-profit organizations, and I would like to share with you why I support WESA.
Red Mountain Park has a full-sized playing field that is in constant demand. The POA and WESA have a great working history as they have been our most reliable and consistent user of this amenity. WESA has filled a huge community need for soccer programming, competition, and coaching since 2014. WESA’s two full-time staff members organize a robust, year-round program, providing so many young people in the valley an incredible opportunity to learn and improve their soccer and life skills that are so important for becoming healthy, respectful athletes and community members. The organization has brought additional organized soccer programming, heightened levels of competition, and a higher level of coaching to the valley.
Managing such a diverse program has many requirements- one of the most basic being an adequate workspace for staff, for holding meetings (when we can again!), and for providing classes to players, coaches, and referees.
The displacement of so many of our town’s non-profit organizations by the ripples of the real estate market is unfortunate, and I appreciate the Town being able to provide a more affordable alternative to them. I offer this support to WESA and hope that they will be a great fit for the space and be able to move in this spring.
Many thanks for your consideration.
Dom Eymere, Association Manager 73
From: Laura Silva To: Lynelle Stanford Subject: Letter on behalf of WESA Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 9:22:19 AM
Crested Butte Town Council,
We are writing on behalf of the West Elk Soccer Association. It has come to our understanding that the organization has Lost the office space that they have occupied for the last several years. There is apparently another office space that is available through the town and within a reasonable price for rent and WESA has applied to occupy that space for the organization. Our family has been part of WESA since it started as both our son Jordan(14)and daughter Gabriella(12) have played their entire lives. In addition both myself Laura Silva and my husband Junior Silva have both volunteered coaching for over 5 years with the program. WESA is an important part of our community and has done an excellent job of creating a competitive space for the families that want their children to participate in soccer. They have worked diligently(especially over the last year with the challenges of the pandemic) to manage and maintain a club that provided competitive play and actual Games around the state while maintaining safe protocols for everyone involved. When the High School had to cancel Fall sports as per state and county guidelines WESA managed to provide a program to all who wanted to play and full, uninterrupted soccer season to not only the U8-U15 that they usually provide but created a U19 team that allowed our local High School athletes to still participate in sports and keep them competitive through a very tough time when many athletes had no sport options at all. The club is still young and needs a solid space to call home so all families have a place they know is consistent and they can always be there. Also I know they have a long term goal of taking over the youth soccer program from the town so this gives the club the opportunity to develop players from the very beginning of play. It seems like the West Elk Soccer Association should be the recipient of the lease for the town space. Thank You for your consideration, Laura and Junior Silva 74
January 27, 2021
Phil Amundson High Country Soccer Association [email protected]
Crested Butte Town Council c/o Lynelle Stanford, Town Clerk [email protected]
Re: Letter of Support for West Elk Soccer Association
Dear Members of the Crested Butte Town Council,
I am writing you today to express my support for the West Elk Soccer Association in their application to rent a new office. As a fellow soccer association director (in Summit County, Colorado), I am all too familiar with the needs of a mountain town sports club. Space is at a premium and often very expensive. Fixed costs associated with rent and storage for equipment add up quickly. These costs are often transferred to the players and to their families which can reduce overall participation in the program. I hope you will seriously consider renting WESA the subsidized office space so they can continue to grow the game we all love.
On a personal note, I have worked the Adult Soccer Tournament in Crested Butte as a referee. I typically work about a dozen tournaments per year and can honestly say, “Crested Butte Weekend” is one of the jewels of the tournament schedule. I hope to be invited back for many summers to come. One or two teams from Summit County typically play in the tournament as well. We were all disappointed by last year’s cancellation.
Please reach out to me directly if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Cc: Kristen Engel, WESA Executive Director Lauren Alkire 75
From: Jack Alkire To: Lynelle Stanford Subject: Non-profit space available for lease Date: Sunday, January 24, 2021 1:11:45 PM
Dear Lynelle Stanford:
I am writing to ask that the Town please consider the West Elk Soccer Association (WESA) as a worthy non-profit for the leased space soon to be made available by the Town. As you may know, WESA will shortly lose its existing space in town because it cannot afford the increased rental rate.
WESA is a terrific organization that does so much for young and old alike by providing for healthy, organized recreational opportunities in the Crested Butte area and throughout the Gunnison Valley. I have contributed to WESA for many years, and my daughter Lauren has been a very modestly paid referee for the organization for longer than that.
While WESA is a not a “wealthy” organization by any stretch of the imagination, I believe it has enough ongoing support to enable it to be a stable and responsible tenant for your space. I hope you will seriously consider its application.
Sincerely, Jack Alkire 76
From: Mary To: Lynelle Stanford Subject: Office space for WESA Date: Saturday, January 23, 2021 8:09:52 AM
To the Town Council, Please consider WESA for the subsidized office space in the town offices. WESA is being ousted from their current location as they can't afford the market value rent there. WESA provides an inclusive program for hundreds of soccer players and their families in our valley. My girls have played for years and I have watched WESA's commitment and dedication to the sport and to supporting youth in our community since it’s beginning. I know there are many worthy non-profits vying for this space. I hope you’ll consider WESA. Sincerely, Mary Haskell 77
From: Chrissie Coffey Nehrenberg To: Lynelle Stanford Subject: please give WESA non-profit office space! Date: Thursday, January 28, 2021 1:18:25 PM
Dear Ms. Stanford,
I am writing in support of the CB Town Council awarding the newly available non-profit office space to WESA. WESA and the youth soccer programs it runs are very important to our children, our family, and our community, and keeping these programs affordable is of utmost importance in terms of ensuring that as many children as possible can participate. I'm sure this is a difficult decision for the Town Council, as it is likely that all non-profits interested in this space are helpful in our community. I'm hoping, though, that because WESA serves so many, the Town Council will see the value and award them the space.
Thank you for considering! Chrissie Nehrenberg & family 78
From: Ross Matlock To: Lynelle Stanford Subject: RE support for WESA Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 10:52:02 AM
Hello Lynelle,
My name is Ross Matlock and I am the president of West Elk soccer club, actually I started the club several years ago with Jen Faivre. I wanted to send you a letter supporting the office move from our existing location, into the one the town has available. I am not only the president but an active coach. We have been coaching kids in our program for several years and look at ourselves as the feeder program for our high school boys and girls teams, which have been doing extremely well in state competitions. During covid last summer and fall we were extremely successful in keeping our kids playing and engaged safely, while many other similar programs in the state could not do so. This has been a huge benefit for our local kids in many ways and even though we are not a huge non profit organization I feel we have had a positive influence in the health and well being of the kids in our valley. The move to the town office would allow us to devote more of our resources to the kids of the valley rather than paying for expensive office space. I will be at the town council meeting next week to offer my support, thanks.
Ross Matlock President WESA 79
From: Jim Barney To: Lynelle Stanford Cc: West Elk Soccer Association Subject: Wesa Date: Saturday, January 23, 2021 8:03:57 PM
Lynelle, What is not to love about soccer? This program has taken root and is probably the most influential youth program is our valley (at least when the sun shines in the spring and fall) . The kids are crazy about it. We also play futsal in the winter months. We never let the elements get in front of our passion. Tom is an inspiration and a great leader of the program. Wesa is the future of soccer in our valley. I have been a coach for years. I volunteer my time, as do others. . I have personally enjoyed watching the kids grow and develop as both athletes and responsible citizens. I donate my own space to contain the equipment for the program in Riverland. However, it is not big enough to hold their office. I am sure that you have many other worthy causes that want to rent your space, but if it comes down to participation and support, WESA is the worthiest cause in my book. Please help out our cause. -Jim Barney 80
From: Jim Barney To: Lynelle Stanford Cc: West Elk Soccer Association Subject: Re: Wesa Date: Sunday, January 24, 2021 8:35:07 PM
Lynelle, I should have also mentioned Kristen Engel's skills being a strong executive director. She and Tom were able to get the program up and running during these tough COVID times. That was quite a feat. -Jim
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From: Jim Barney
Lynelle, What is not to love about soccer? This program has taken root and is probably the most influential youth program is our valley (at least when the sun shines in the spring and fall) . The kids are crazy about it. We also play futsal in the winter months. We never let the elements get in front of our passion. Tom is an inspiration and a great leader of the program. Wesa is the future of soccer in our valley. I have been a coach for years. I volunteer my time, as do others. . I have personally enjoyed watching the kids grow and develop as both athletes and responsible citizens. I donate my own space to contain the equipment for the program in Riverland. However, it is not big enough to hold their office. I am sure that you have many other worthy causes that want to rent your space, but if it comes down to participation and support, WESA is the worthiest cause in my book. Please help out our cause. -Jim Barney 81
From: Victoria Wise To: Lynelle Stanford Subject: WESA for nonprofit space Date: Sunday, January 24, 2021 12:08:52 PM
Dear Ms. Stanford, I'm writing to submit my support or WESA to receive the office space you have available. They have been displaced and I imagine finding a new space will be terribly difficult. We are a soccer family and have been since we moved here in 2018. They do an excellent job of providing a great club soccer experience for our kids. Unlike other local non-profits, WESA primarily gets its funding through its programs and sponsors, but that only applies to locals who have kids in soccer, not 2nd homeowners or arts grants that other non-profits have access to.
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From: megan stoller To: Lynelle Stanford Subject: WESA Letter of Recommendation Date: Thursday, January 28, 2021 9:39:24 AM
Dear Crested Butte Town Council,
I am writing you to show my support for WESA in finding a new office space. If anyone deserves a great space it would be them! Everything they do for the youth in our community is incredibly important and greatly appreciated, I would hate to see them without a place to call home. Thank you for your consideration in this matter and for all you do for the town.
Sincerely, A WESA fan
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January 26th, 2021
CRESTED BUTTE TOWN COUNCIL CRESTED BUTTE, CO
ATTN: LYNELLE STANFORD
I’m writing the Crested Butte Town Council to express my support for the West Elk Soccer Association (WESA), and their application to lease office space in the town of Crested Butte.
WESA is an organization that facilitates the game of soccer for hundreds of kids in the Gunnison valley. We provide year-round programming, including outdoor seasonal play and indoor gymnasium practice. We send teams to multiple tournaments each year, and play a major role in creating regular season play vs regional opponents like Telluride and Montrose.
Our Executive Director (ED) and Director of Coaching (DOC) work long hours to get kids on the field of play. They schedule the games, order the uniforms, book the fields, find the referees, train the coaches, process the payroll, approve the financial assistance for needy families, buy the insurance, communicate with Colorado Soccer Assn., organize the equipment… and a zillion other things that are essential to creating successful club soccer.
The ED and DOC need a location in town to make all this happen and we’re about to lose our current office space. WESA is a break-even organization in our best year. We typically need to fundraise to make ends meet. We’re not going to be able to easily pay market rent for an office in town. This space, aside from being perfect for our organization, would be a major factor in helping WESA continue to provide organized sport for kids in our valley.
Kind regards,
John Garmhausen, WESA Board Member 86 87
Dear Town Council, I am writing on behalf of the West Elk Soccer Association. It appears there is an affordable office space available for non-profits thanks to the generosity of the town and I would like you to consider granting the space to the soccer club. Since its’ inception, the club has taken on a portion of the town’s soccer programming and the club works diligently to ensure the availability of reduced fees for families in need. In addition, during the COVID pandemic, West Elk Soccer was integral in helping to create county protocols for youth sports and was able to continue to provide programming for families during the pandemic while remaining diligent in COVID protocols. They operate on a very tight budget and the current trend of rising rents has forced WESA out of their current space so the town’s assistance would not only help out WESA but also assist in providing families an opportunity for their kids to get much-needed exercise and interaction in a safe environment. Thanks for your consideration, Than Acuff
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January 26, 2021 Dear Crested Butte Town Council,
This letter is in support of the West Elk Soccer Association. It is our understanding that their current office space will no longer be available and that the town has a subsidized office space available. We are asking the Town Council to award the office space to WESA as it is an integral part of our community.
WESA serves boys and girls in our community from age 8-18. Many of these kids, our three included, will play with WESA for 10 years! That’s a lot of soccer and irreplaceable life lessons such as perseverance, team work, discipline, sportsmanship, responsibility, and integrity. The lessons kids learn by being a part of a team on and off the field serve them for a lifetime and cannot be underestimated.
As parents of three soccer players, we understand the value of team sports, but also understand the great financial commitment it requires. If WESA does not secure a subsidized office space I imagine they will need to pass the extra cost of a space onto families in registration fees. The fees families pay for soccer are already costly and an increase may turn some families away. This would be a loss for kids, families, and the town. The gift of team sports should be a priority for our community. After all, it serves us all well when kids learn the value of teamwork (and have an activity after school!).
Please consider the value that WESA adds to our community and provide a subsidized office space for their use.
Thank you, Keely and Scott Moran and soccer players: Shawn (13), Kyle (11), and Jamie (8)
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From: Eric Naughton To: Lynelle Stanford Cc: West Elk Soccer Association
Dear CB Town Council, care of Lynelle Stanford, I am writing to you regarding West Elk Soccer Association’s bid for an office space that the Town of Crested Butte owns and rents to non-profits.
WESA is an organization that is near and dear to my heart and soul. My 11 and 13 year children have been playing soccer, starting with CB Parks and Rec, and then onto WESA since they were five years old. I have been a volunteer coach with both P&R and WESA since around 2012. I have witnessed how many lives are positively affected by this organization, kids especially but families too, the sense of community it creates, and how well an organization grows up out of nowhere to start a legacy. In the land of individual sports here in the mountains, one must recognize the importance of team sport. WESA provides this at an early age through high school.
I realize the competition may be stiff for the rental space, but please consider how strong of an organization that WESA when you consider to whom you’ll rent. WESA is going anywhere, let’s give the management a home! I urge you to rent the space to WESA.
Best regards and thank you in advance for your consideration, Eric Naughton
Eric Naughton, Principal, IALD Electrical Logic Lighting Design 503 Red Lady Avenue Suite 106 P.O. Box 751 Crested Butte, Colorado 81224 O: 970.349.1500 C: 970.901.9234 [email protected] SKYPE ID: electricallogiclightingdesign www.electricallogic.com
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From: Paul Barney To: Lynelle Stanford Subject: WESA office space - letter of Support Date: Saturday, January 23, 2021 2:54:43 PM
Hi Lynelle,
I am writing in support of the Town of Crested Butte to award the open office space for a Non Profit organization to West Elk Soccer Assoc !! WESA plays an integral part in this community by promoting health and well being for the youth of Crested Butte., however assuring Outdoor exercise for Kids requires a lot of management and planning.
We appreciate all that the Town does for our children and an affordable office space in Town would be very helpful for WESA . It is difficult to find a price point to keep families involved and this space would make it more affordable for everyone that loves sports.
Thank you for your consideration,
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January 27, 2021
Dear Crested Butte Town Council,
This letter is in support of West Elk Soccer Association being granted office space owned by the Town of Crested Butte. I am currently the Director of Coaching and Programs for West Elk Soccer Association (WESA) and have been in this role since July 2018.
WESA is the only competitive soccer organization in the Gunnison Valley, serving over 200 players aged 8-18 and supporting adult soccer in the valley, providing programming 10 months of the year (2 months off to avoid player burnout). When I first arrived in the valley, I was shocked at the number of young kids who loved soccer and the number of adults who play regularly (myself included) every week either indoors or outdoors. WESA has continually provided opportunities for these players to play the game they love, grow into the players they idolize in the professional game, place players into NCAA college soccer teams and provide what I would describe as the best adult soccer tournament on the western slope, with 12 teams and over 250 players coming from all over the state of Colorado to play soccer in Crested Butte for a weekend in June.
WESA also provides opportunities to referee games within our Fall league season to players who are interested and above the age of 14 once they pass a certification. These games are a great earner for kids, promotes a healthy lifestyle through exercise and develops a player’s knowledge of the game by learning the rules in even more depth. In line with this, WESA wants to promote role models within our club and valley, we ask high school players to volunteer time to help coach our younger kids camps so these younger players can ask questions, learn from high school players, and ultimately develop their game through visual and kinesthetic learning provided by these high school players on camp. All of which is supervised by trained coaches.
Since it’s inception in late 2014/early 2015 WESA has strived to be a leader of the game on the western slope and even within the front range through Colorado Soccer Association, Colorado’s governing body for soccer. An example of this is helping myself pay $1600 towards an internationally recognized soccer coaching license (USSF C License) to bring the knowledge back and push our club and our players towards the goals that they dream of through coach/player/parent education, nutrition and high-quality sessions designed around a guided discovery coaching method that promotes individual creativity and decision making that develops players within soccer but also as people in life outside of soccer.
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Soccer is not just a game, it is a way of life for many people around the world, some of those people live here in the Gunnison Valley. Seeing the kind of passion, they hold for the beautiful game is heartwarming, and seeing those players being able to get out onto the field and play for the first time in months in June 2020, during a pandemic, in the safest way possible was incredible to be part of. The work put in to allow that to happen, the safety protocols put in place, the hundreds of hours I spent designing session plans for coaches to follow to allow social distancing all boils down to one reason, the kids. Seeing the toll, the pandemic took on kid’s mental health was hard to watch from my own home, and we as a club were determined to provide something for the kids to get them outside, playing soccer and having fun with friends.
Above are just some of the hundreds of points I could go into detail as to how and why WESA helps serve the Gunnison Valley community, based on these points, I ask that the Crested Butte Town Council considers our request for the office space we so badly need after our loss of our space in the Ore Bucket Building to a for-profit organization.
Sincerely,
Tom Lewis Director of Coaching and Programs West Elk Soccer Association
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From: Karen Barney To: Lynelle Stanford Subject: WESA office space Date: Saturday, January 23, 2021 9:30:09 AM
Dear Town Council,
Jim Barney and I would like to express our support for allowing the West Elk Soccer Association to rent the office space available in town. This locally grown and supported non-profit is of great importance to the community and in particular to local kids and families. We, especially, at this particular challenging time, are very grateful to WESA for continuing to offer soccer programs, games and tournaments to a large number of kids in the valley. They are working so hard so that these kids can get a chance to play a sport they all love.
Their office being located in town is important because it is a central location for staff and parents alike who may need to drop things off or pick things up.
Please strongly consider renting space to WESA in town. Thanks, Karen
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From: Noelle Larson To: Lynelle Stanford Subject: WESA Recommendation Date: Saturday, January 23, 2021 10:41:47 AM
To Crested Butte Town Council-
WESA would be the perfect non-profit entity to fill the current office space available for non- profits. WESA provides kids in this valley the opportunity to play high-level, organized soccer. My kids have loved participating in this program, and we hope to continue playing soccer with WESA for years to come. Soccer provides children and teens with the chance to excel athletically; and this is so important to the health and wellness of our youth! Supporting WESA with the use of this office space would be a decision that would benefit the entire community.
Thank you! Noelle Larson
-- Broker Associate Crested Butte Resort Real Estate PO Box 1820, 620 Gothic Rd. Crested Butte, CO 81224 www.CBLiving.com email: [email protected] Cell: 970-366-2398 95
From: Scott Miller To: Lynelle Stanford Subject: WESA Support for Non-profit Office Date: Saturday, January 23, 2021 7:40:03 AM
As a supported of WESA- Action Learning has made donations in the past to the ORG. Due to the nature of our leadership Development work which os mostly face to face, we have been running in the red for a year now. WESA has seen a drop in funding from more than just us. They have done an amazing job with COVID standards and given my kids and so many an opportunity to still engage in a safe, healthy recreational pursuit during a tough time. WESA has put CB on the State sport Map by developing players at a young age which extended to the State Champs 2A team. You don’t have to look hard to see the impact WESA has made on the community, and the kids in this valley. Gunnison included! WESA has been a valuable link and community builder with the English Language Learning community as well, bringing them together in a sport they love.
Values drive Well led Well organized Diverse / Inclusive Healthy life style Competitive Sportsmanship
Help them with the space they deserve to continue to grow and thrive.
Thank you!
Scott ______
L. Scott Miller Principal & Senior Partner
Action Learning Associates, LLC +01 970 349 0490 Office +01 970 209 3717 Mobile [email protected] http://www.actionlearning.com 540 Shavano Street Crested Butte, Colorado 81224 U.S.A. ______96
January 27, 2021
To the Crested Butte Town Council,
This letter is in reference to my support of the West Elk Soccer Association’s (WESA) desire to be awarded the Town of Crested Butte’s available subsidized office space. WESA serves a key role in the Upper Valley’s youth soccer program, and as with all non-profit organizations, must try to keep its operating costs at a minimum.
WESA is the sole provider of soccer for Crested Butte’s youth over the age of eight. Since the Town ceased providing this opportunity some years ago, WESA has stepped in to fill this important niche. Many kids play soccer and need the opportunity to play in an organized system to help them further develop their skills as they grow. Sports are essential to the health of our community’s youth, and it is our community’s responsibility to help foster programs that can provide a service in in this regard.
Keeping the cost down for youth sports programs is crucial for many families in Crested Butte. Aware of this reality, WESA must make every conscious effort to reduce its overhead. Being granted an office setting from which to operate in town at an affordable price would be a tremendous asset for WESA’s budget and its attempts to keep prices down for families in its program.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Please feel free to contact me with any further questions.
Sincerely,
Bob Piccaro
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From: Britta Hubbard To: Lynelle Stanford Subject: West Elk Soccer Association Office Rental Date: Monday, January 25, 2021 3:54:18 PM
Dear Town Clerk Stanford,
I am writing in support of West Elk Soccer Association receiving one of the available non-profit office rentals offered by the City of Crested Butte.
WESA provides athletic activities for boys and girls from Gunnison to Crested Butte that no other organization in the valley can provide. By offering competitive, state organized soccer through Colorado Soccer, WESA allows children to travel farther and have higher competition opportunities than local recreational sports do. This increases their skills and opportunities in sport as well as gives them greater world perspective by getting them out of our beautiful and sheltered valley. THey also learn sportsmanship, leadership, independence, and how to be confident and proud of themselves (but not a snooty way).
Please support these great opportunities WESA provides to our valley by allowing the organization to rent one of the new units available.
Thank you, Britta Hubbard Gunnison-WESA Soccer Mom 970-445-8079 98
From: Sylvia Salcedo To: Lynelle Stanford Subject: Support for Wesa Date: Friday, January 29, 2021 1:58:32 PM
Hello! I am writing in support of Wesa for the town supported space. My family has had such an incredible experience being part of Wesa I would love for them to because to find an affordable space to keep up the amazing works they are doing!
Thank you for your consideration!
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Agenda Design Review Committee Tuesday January 19, 2021
3:00 Consideration of the application of J&K Holdings LLC to site an accessory building for seasonal patio use associated with the existing restaurant use to be located at 303/305 Elk Avenue, Block 22, Lots 17-21 in the B1 zone. (Scheefer/Falzone) - A conditional use permit for a non-residential, heated and/or plumbed accessory building in the B1 zone is required. -A modification of a conditional use permit for a bar/restaurant use in the B1 zone is required.
3:45 Consideration of the application of Center for the Arts in conjunction with the Town of Crested Butte to site a temporary entrance on the north elevation of the old Center for the Arts building located at 606 Sixth Street, Block 50, in the P zone. (Farnell) - Architectural approval is required.
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Agenda BOARD OF ZONING and ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW Tuesday January 26, 2021
6:00 Call to Order
6:01 Work Session: Discussion of Elk Avenue parklette ideas for design.
6:45 Adjourn
6:46 Call to Order.
6:48 Review and approve the minutes from the December 22, 2020, 2020 BOZAR meeting.
6:50 Consideration of the application of J&K Holdings LLC to site an accessory building for seasonal patio use associated with the existing restaurant use to be located at 303/305 Elk Avenue, Block 22, Lots 17-21 in the B1 zone. (Scheefer/Falzone) - A conditional use permit for a non-residential, heated and/or plumbed accessory building in the B1 zone is required. -A modification of a conditional use permit for a bar/restaurant use in the B1 zone is required.
7:15 Consideration of the application of Center for the Arts in conjunction with the Town of Crested Butte to site a temporary entrance on the north elevation of the old Center for the Arts building located at 606 Sixth Street, Block 50, in the P zone. (Farnell) - Architectural approval is required.
7:35 Consideration of the application of Midtown Mountain, LLC to construct a single family residence and an accessory building to be located at 113/ 113 ½ Fourth Street, Block 10, North half of Lots 29-32, in the R1 zone. (Ryan/Hadley) - Architectural approval is required. - A conditional use permit for a non-residential, heated and/or plumbed accessory building in the R1 zone is required.
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8:55 Consideration of the application of Robert C. Lawson and Gail Burford to construct a single family residence and an accessory building to be located at 829/829 ½ Elk Avenue, Block 69, Tract 5 in the R1E zone. (Penfield/Hadley) - Architectural approval is required. - A conditional use permit for a non-residential, heated and/or plumbed accessory building in the R1E zone is required.
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AGENDA Regular Town Council Meeting 6:00 PM - Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Council Chambers
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Waste Management Correspondence 8. BUSINESS 8.1. Concept Plan Review for a Proposed Subdivision of Lot 20A, Elk Run 26 - 38 Subdivision, Located at 16 Red Lady Way – Marcus Lock Concept Review - Red Lady 8.2. Appointment of a Mt. Crested Butte Town Councilor to the STOR Committee – 3 Year Term – Carlos Velado 8.3. Gunnison Valley RTA Letter of Support for a Grant from the US Department of 39 Transportation – Leia Morrison Mt CB Town Council letter of support - RTA 9. REPORTS, DISCUSSION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 9.1. Town Manager's Report and Discussion Items 9.1.1. Town Manager's Report 40 - 42 9.2. Clerk's Report and Discussion Items 9.3. Department Head Reports and Discussion Items 9.3.1. Community Development Report 43 - 55 Community Development Report 9.3.2. Finance 56 - 59 Finance Report 9.3.3. Police Department 60 Police Report 9.3.4. Public Works 9.4. Town Council Reports and Discussion Items 9.4.1. TC Mayor Report 1.19.21 61 - 66 Koelliker Committee Report - 1.13.21 (1) 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION 10.1. Hiring a New Town Manager - Negotiations – C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e)(1) 11. BUSINESS 11.1. Announcement of the Finalist Candidates for the Town Manager Position – Mayor Janet Farmer 12. ADJOURNMENT
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GUNNISON COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING IS HELD AT CITY HALL, 201 WEST VIRGINIA AVENUE GUNNISON, COLORADO; IN THE 2nd FLOOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS REMOTE ACCESS MEETING Approximate meeting time: 2 hours TUESDAY JANUARY 26, 2021 REGULAR SESSION 5:30 P.M. Due to the international outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Gunnison is holding Gunnison City Council in person and online. The public may attend Public Hearings and Regular and Special Sessions remotely. The City is holding remote meetings to follow social distancing and event guidelines. Click Gunnison City Council Regular Session to register and access the meeting.
I. Presiding Officer Call Regular Session to Order: (silent roll call by City Clerk)
II. Citizen Input: (estimated time 3 minutes) At this agenda time, non-agenda scheduled citizens may present issues of City concern to Council on topics that are not to be considered later in the meeting. Per Colorado Open Meetings Law, no Council discussion or action will take place until a later date, unless an emergency situation is deemed to exist by the City Attorney. Each speaker has a time limit of 3 minutes to facilitate efficiency in the conduct of the meeting and to allow an equal opportunity for everyone wishing to speak.
III. Council Action Items A. Consent Agenda: The consent agenda allows City Council to approve, by a single motion, second and vote, matters that have already been discussed by the entire Council or matters that are considered routine or non- controversial. The agenda items will not be separately discussed unless a councilor, City staff, or a citizen requests an item be removed and discussed separately. Items removed from the consent agenda will then be considered after consideration of the consent agenda. • Excuse Councilor Logan from January 12, 2021, Regular Session meeting Background: Councilors are allowed to be formally excused from a Regular, Special or Reorganization Session meeting by a quorum vote of the City Council per Section 4.4 (F) of the Gunnison Municipal Home Rule Charter. • Approve Purchase of Mini Excavator for Electric Department Background: Pricing has been approved through Sourcewell. This is a government bid service that offers lowest available pricing to government agencies. Final price $59,524.66. $80,000 was budgeted for this purchase and approved in 2021 budget. • Approve Purchase of John Deere 310SL Backhoe Replacement for Electric Department 104
This is for 15-year replacement of electric backhoe. Pricing has been approved through Sourcewell. This is a government bid service that offers lowest available pricing to government agencies. Final price is $103,504.00. $130,000 was budgeted for this purchase. • Approve Purchase of John Deere 310SL Backhoe Replacement for Fleet Department Pricing has been approved through Sourcewell. This is a government bid service that offers lowest available pricing to government agencies. After trade allowance on two backhoes, the final price $59,922.00. $60,000 was budgeted for this purchase. Action Required of Council: A motion, second and vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented with the following items: • Excuse Councilor Logan from the January 12, 2021, Regular Session meeting; • Approve purchase of Kubota 4R3T mini-excavator for price not to exceed $59,524.66; • Approve purchase of John Deere 310SL electric backhoe replacement for price not to exceed $103,504; and • Approve purchase of 310SL backhoe replacement for price not to exceed $59,922. Estimated time: 5 minutes
B. Approval of the January 12, 2021, Regular Session meeting minutes Background: Per City Charter, the City Clerk produces minutes of the Council actions for all regular and special session meetings. Minutes are approved or amended at the following regular session meetings and become permanent city record. If a city councilor was not present at the meeting, they must abstain in the vote and action on approval of the minutes. Staff contact: City Clerk Erica Boucher Action Requested of Council: A motion, second, and vote to approve the January 12, 2021, Regular Session meeting minutes. Estimated time: 3 minutes
C. Investment Advisory Board Appointment Background: The Investment Advisory Board in provides general investment direction and advice and makes recommendations for investment policy changes or updates. The Board shall be appointed by City Council and shall consist of the City Finance Director, the City Manager, a representative from the City Council and two representatives from the community. The community representatives must either live within the City limits or be primarily employed by a local business within the City limits. Board member Kirk Mueller has moved out of the County after serving admirably on the Board for a number of years. City resident Tom Stoeber has submitted a letter of interest to serve on the board at the request of Finance Director 105
Ben Cowan. Staff contact: Finance Director Ben Cowan Action Requested of Council: A motion to appoint Mr. Tom Stoeber to complete the two-year term for Mr. Kirk Mueller through December of 2021. Estimated Time: 5 minutes
D. Gunnison County Land Preservation Board Appointment Background: Since its beginning in 1998, the Gunnison Valley Land Preservation Fund has been assisting local land trusts with conservation easement projects throughout Gunnison County. The Fund is administered by Gunnison County staff through direction of an eight-member board of citizens appointed by the county and the municipalities. The City of Gunnison appoints two members and an alternate to serve on the Board. Gunnison residents Barbara Frase and Peter Caloger have submitted a letters of interest to serve on the board. Staff contact: City Clerk Erica Boucher Action Requested of Council: A motion to appoint Barbara Frase or Peter Caloger to the Gunnison County Land Preservation Board to complete the four-year term of Bruce Noble through December 2021. Estimated Time: 5 minutes
E. Reappointment of Councilor Logan to the STOR Committee Background: The Gunnison County Sustainable Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (STOR) Committee is a community coalition, created by the Gunnison County Board of Commissioners, to improve and maintain tourism and outdoor recreation in a manner that is sustainable (environmentally, socially and financially) and aligns with our community values. As a nominating entity, the City of Gunnison recommends one member for a three-year term. The appointment need not be an elected official. Councilor Logan has served on the committee since 2018 and wishes to be reappointed for another term. Staff contact: City Clerk Erica Boucher Action Requested of Council: A motion to reappoint Councilor Logan to the STOR Committee. Estimated Time: 5 minutes
F. Resolution No. 1, Series 2021: A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Gunnison, Colorado, Supporting the Construction of the Ohio Avenue Multimodal Project, the Expenditure of $393,750 as a 50% Grant Match for the Multimodal Transportation Options Funding, and Authority to the City Manager to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State Of Colorado to Provide 50% of the Funding for the Ohio Avenue Multimodal Project. Background: A resolution is needed to enter into an IGA between the City of Gunnison and the State of Colorado for the $393,750 grant obtained for the Ohio Avenue Multimodal Project from the Transportation Planning Region. Staff contact: Public Works Director David Gardner 106
Actions Requested of Council: (1) Introduce, read by title only by City Attorney, move to approve and pass Resolution No. 1, Series 2021; (2) A motion to authorize the City Manager to digitally sign the IGA in order to enter into an agreement with the State of Colorado to access funding and complete the Ohio Avenue Multimodal Project – Phase 1. Estimated time: 10 minutes
G. Parks and Recreation Semi-Annual Report and Update on IOOF Park Background: The last Council report from the Gunnison Parks and Recreation Department took place on October 13, 2020. Parks and Recreation Director Dan Vollendorf will report on Department work and achievements over the past three months. Staff contact: Parks and Recreation Director Dan Vollendorf Action Requested of Council: No action requested of Council. Estimated time: 20 minutes
H. After-action Report on September 2020 Snowstorm Background: Gunnison experienced a severe snow and wind event on September 8, 2020, impacting utility services in Gunnison, creating unsafe travel in the area and presenting a potential hazard to citizens of the community. Staff has reviewed the event and subsequent response. The after action review is presented to Council for feedback. Staff contact: Police Chief Keith Robison Action Requested of Council: No action requested of Council. Estimated time: 20 minutes
I. Ordinance No. 1, Series 2021, Second Reading: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gunnison, Colorado, Authorizing the Renewal of the Existing Cable Franchise Agreement held by Spectrum Pacific West, LLC, locally known as Charter Communications; and Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute, on behalf of the City of Gunnison, Colorado, the Cable Franchise Agreement Background: The City’s cable franchise agreement with Spectrum Pacific West, LLC, locally known as Charter Communications expired December 22, 2019, but has remained in place on a month-to-month basis until a new cable franchise agreement is approved. A franchise agreement is required in order for a cable company to have their facilities within the municipality. The franchise agreement remains in effect for a period of ten years, unless modified or rescinded. The agreement must be approved by ordinance of the City Council. Staff contact: City Attorney Kathy Fogo Actions Requested of Council: (1) Introduce, read by title only by the City Attorney, motion, second, and vote to adopt Ordinance No. 1, Series 2021, on second reading. (2) A motion to authorize the Mayor to sign Charter Communications Franchise Agreement. Estimated time: 5 minutes 107
J. Extension of Audit Engagement Background: In 2015, a five year audit engagement was entered into with McMahan and Associates, LLC to provide audit services for five years. The audit for the year ended 12/31/19 was the final year in that engagement. However, since the City is still required to undergo the second year of the Federal Single Audit, known as the OMB Circular A-133 audit, and this audit must be conducted remotely due to COVID, the staff recommendation is to extend the audit engagement with McMahan and Associates for another year. Staff Contact: Finance Director Ben Cowan Action Requested of Council: A motion to extend the audit engagement with McMahan and Associates for one additional year for the Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2020. Estimated Time: 5 minutes
K. COVID-19 Update and Recovery Background: COVID-19 update and discussion. Staff contact: City Manager Russ Forrest Action Requested of Council: Receive update on response and recovery, give feedback on community and business relief, and determine if additional appropriations should be made for COVID-19 recovery. Estimated time: 15 minutes
IV. Staff and Council Reports City Attorney Report City Clerk Schedule Update City Manager Update City Councilors with City-related meeting reports; discussion items for future Council meetings
V. Meeting Adjournment: The City Council Meetings agenda is subject to change. The City Manager and City Attorney reports may include administrative items not listed. Regular Meetings and Special Meetings are recorded and action can be taken. Minutes are posted at City Hall and on the City website at www.gunnisonco.gov. Discussion Sessions are recorded; however, minutes are not produced. For further information, contact the City Clerk’s office at 970.641.8140. TO COMPLY WITH ADA REGULATIONS, PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE CITY CLERK 24 HOURS BEFORE ALL MEETINGS AT 970.641.8140. 108
GUNNISON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING:
8:30 am • Call to Order
• Vouchers and Transfers
• Treasurer’s Report
• Adjourn
GUNNISON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION:
8:35 am • Gunnison County Boards and Commissions Interviews:
• Extension Advisory Committee • 8:35 am, Susan Wyman • 8:45 am, Melody Roper • 8:55 am, Jon Mugglestone
• Historic Preservation Commission • 9:05 am, Heather Thiessen-Reily • 9:15 am, Shelley Popke • 9:25 am, David Russell • 9:35 am, Leighton Moreland • 9:45 am, LeeAnn Mick
• Tourism & Prosperity Partnership • 9:55 am, William Ronai • 10:05 am, Dave Taylor • 10:15 am, Roman Kolodziej • 10:25 am, Wynn Williams
10:35 am • Break
10:50 am • Gunnison County Boards and Commissions Interviews (continued):
• Land Preservation • 10:50 am, Glo Cunningham
• Veteran Services • 11:00 am, Steve Otero
• Library District • 11:10 am, David Baumgarten • 11:20 am, Heather Hughes • 11:30 am, Micah Russell • 11:40 am, Pam Montgomery
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11:50 am • Lunch
1:00 pm • Gunnison County Boards and Commissions Interviews (continued):
• Planning Commission • 1:00 pm, Chris Rourke • 1:10 pm, Mindy Costanzo • 1:20 pm, Melanie Miller • 1:30 pm, Vincent Rogalski • 1:40 pm, Scott Cox • 1:50 pm, Andy Sovick
• Sustainable Tourism and Outdoor Recreation • 2:00 pm, Mark Voegeli • 2:10 pm, Brandon Diamond • 2:20 pm, Hannah Cranor • 2:30 pm, Roman Kolodziej
2:40 pm • Break
2:55 pm • Gunnison County Boards and Commissions Interviews (continued):
• Sustainable Tourism and Outdoor Recreation (continued)
• 2:55 pm, Hedda Peterson • 3:05 pm, Jake Jones • 3:15 pm, Jason McRoy • 3:25 pm, Steve Guerrieri • 3:35 pm, Tim Kugler • 3:45 pm, Joellen Fonken • 3:55 pm, John Norton • 4:05 pm, Matt McCombs
• Adjourn
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GUNNISON COUNTY LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY:
8:30 am • Call to Order
• Alcohol Beverage License #05-07972-0000; Gunnison Golf Club, Inc.; 12/31/2020 thru 12/31/2021
8:32 am • Adjourn
GUNNISON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING:
8:32 am • Call to Order; Agenda Review
• Minutes Approval: 1. December 8, 2020 Regular Meeting 2. December 22, 2020 Regular Meeting 3. January 19, 2021 Special Meeting
• Consent Agenda: These items will not be discussed unless requested by a Commissioner or citizen. Items removed from consent agenda for discussion may be rescheduled later in this meeting, or at a future meeting. 1. 2021 Colorado Counties, Inc. Voting Proxy; Health and Human Services Director Joni Reynolds; Health and Human Services Steering Committee 2. Colorado Department of Transportation Highway User’s Tax Report 3. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment; West Central Public Health Partnership; Grant Funding for Regional COVID-19 Work and Public Health Improvements; $50,000 4. Colorado Counties Casualty and Property Pool Agreement for Partially Self-funded Program; 1/1/21 thru 12/31/21; $194,649 5. Contractor Agreement; J&K Services, Inc.; Janitorial Services at the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport Terminal; 1/11/21 thru 3/31/21; $6,375 Monthly 6. Grant Application; Colorado Department of Human Services; Expansion of Child Care Access 7. Gunnison County Master Deed Restriction; Unit 6, Rock Creek Village; Lee A Friedman 8. Gunnison County Master Deed Restriction; Unit 101, Apache Building, Stallion Park Condominiums; Dewey Overholser and Amanda Henderson 9. Gunnison County Master Deed Restriction; Unit 9, Rock Creek Village; Michael S McIntosh 10. Appointment Acknowledgements; Gunnison Basin Sage-grouse Strategic Committee; Brandon Diamond, Regular Member; Nathan Seward, Alternate Member 11. Application for Federal Assistance; Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport; $14,000,000 12. Grant Application; Colorado Department of Human Services; Support Expansion of Access to Licensed Early Childhood Programs; $13,127 13. Grant Application; Colorado Department of Human Services; Family First Transition Act Funding; $247,106
• Scheduling
8:35 • County Manager’s Reports 1. Deed Restriction Signatory Authority
8:40 • Deputy County Manager’s Reports and Project Updates
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8:50 • Gunnison County Boards and Commissions Appointments
9:00 • Sustainable Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee Charter and Action Plan
9:05 • Boundary Line Adjustment; Lots 3 and 4, Fairway Park at Skyland
9:10 • Townhome Plat; 244 Elk Valley Road; Crested Butte, CO 81224
9:15 • Boundary Line Adjustment; 4607 Bryant Avenue and 4566 Bryant Avenue, Crested Butte South
9:25 • Application for Federal Assistance, Small Community Air Service Development Program; Gunnison- Crested Butte Regional Airport; $600,000
9:30 • Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate; 711 N. Colorado St., Unit 4, Gunnison, CO 81230
9:35 • Unscheduled Citizens: Limit to 5 minutes per item. No formal action can be taken at this meeting.
• Commissioner Items: Commissioners will discuss among themselves activities that they have recently participated in that they believe other Commissioners and/or members of the public may be interested in hearing about.
• Adjourn
GUNNISON COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY:
9:45 am • Call to Order
• Delegation of Authority for Real Estate Sales; 25 Elk Valley Road, Crested Butte, CO 81224
• Adjourn
GUNNISON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING:
9:50 am • Call to Order
• COVID-19 Update
• COVID-19 Vaccinations
• 2019 Vital Records Data
• 2021 Board of Health Meeting Plan
• Adjourn
GUNNISON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION:
11:00 am • Climate Change Mitigation Plan
• Renewable Gas Legislation, SB20-150
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GUNNISON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING:
3:30 PM • Call to Order;
• Minutes Approval: 1. August 25, 2020 Special Meeting
• Adjourn
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Consent Agenda Annual Forestry Agreement
New Business Ordinance - 308 3rd Street Lease Water Extension Request for Trappers Region 10 Broadband Update by Virgil Turner. Ordinance - Lease with Region 10 for CNL Ordinance - An Ordinance of the Crested Butte Town Council Approving a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Amending the Crested Butte’s Official Zone District Map for Block 36, Tract 2, Academy Place Subdivision. Policy for Boards and Committees
March 1, 2021
New Business Resolution - IGA with CBFPD for TP-1 Year-end Financial Summary
March 15, 2021
New Business Elk Avenue Configuration
April 5, 2021
Work Session Kari Commerford - GCSAPP Update
Future Items • SOAR Affordable Housing Project • Formation of Committee(s) to Review Options for Affordable Housing and Climate Action • Quarterly Financial Reports • Cemetery Committee Presentation • Utility Extension Policy • Ordinance - Station One Lease • Annual Affordable Housing Update - February • County Commissioner Update - February