Briefs Crested Butte by Mark Reaman

Short-term rental hotline not ringing off the hook

The 24-hour bilingual short-term rental hotline established by the town last January as a way for people to report problems with STRs has been relatively silent. In a report to the council from town clerk Lynelle Stanford, it was reported that there have been two contacts from the public utilizing the hotline. The calls go to a call center that then alerts property managers.

The hotline was identified in 2022 as a possible method to be used by the public to report complaints about STRs. It was anticipated noise and parking complaints would be lodged through the hotline. It was expected to field many calls in the summer season but that has not been the case. The staff recommendation is to not renew the hotline for 2024.

Stuff: Vinotok, school police training, Chamber talk

—It was reported the town still does not have a proposal from the Crested Butte-Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce on how to better fund operations and Visitor’s Center costs. The council had requested a plan by August 15. That deadline was not met.

—Crested Butte marshals conducted an “active aggressor” training at the Crested Butte Community School on August 9. The training was meant to better prepare potential responders and enhance cooperation between regional agencies.

—Vinotok event applications have been submitted. The event will begin from September 13 and the Community Feast is scheduled for Friday, September 22 at the Four-Way parking lot.

—Ashleigh Cahir was appointed to the Board of Zoning and Architectural Review.