Briefs Crested Butte Council

Holiday cheer
Town parks and recreation director Jake Jones informed the council that the new and improved holiday lights are up and twinkling. Lighted wreaths were hung along Elk Avenue last week and lights have been hung at the tree in front of the Brick Oven. More lights were also added to the trees at the entrance to town. And more will be used at the Four-way. “It looks pretty darn good,” Jones told the council at the December council meeting.

Holiday jeer
Town marshals have begun replacing the red warning flyers explaining overnight parking rules with yellow tickets that will cost you some holiday dough. Traditionally Marshals spend the first part of November educating vehicle owners about the overnight parking regulations. But come Thanksgiving, the carrot gives way to the stick, so be aware of what side of the street your car is parked on when you go to bed from now on.

Volunteer for the children!
The town crossing guard position is being filled by volunteers for the time being. Monday morning saw town attorney John Belkin directing the little munchkins and big SUVs over on Red Lady Avenue. “It is much more relaxing than being at my desk,” concluded Belkin. The Marshal’s Office is looking to fill the crossing guard position. Contact their office at 349-5231.

Can Vinotok and art mix?
The council approved a September 2014 street closure in the zero block of Elk Avenue for a new event called ARTumn Festival. The art show will be held September 20-21 in conjunction with the Farmers Market. Upon learning the event was the same weekend as Vinotok, the council counseled the organizer, Steve Wallis of Boulder, to have extra security on site Saturday night. “I’ve heard about Vinotok and look forward to it,” he said.
“Hearing about it and seeing it are two different things. It gets rowdy Saturday night. All night,” said mayor Aaron Huckstep.
“I’ll have security,” Wallis promised.
“It’s not like people will steal the art but they might break it,” added councilperson Shaun Matusewicz.