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New planning commission member
The Mt. Crested Butte town council appointed Tiffany Todd to the Mt. Crested Butte Planning Commission. Todd will replace Kory Kula’s seat who has left the town; his term expires in April 2024.
Todd has lived full-time in Mt. Crested Butte since 2020 and is a licensed attorney. “I am passionate about this community and its future development opportunities,” she shared in a letter to the council. “I believe that thoughtful and strategic planning is key to maintaining the unique character of our town while also ensuring its progress and success. It is my desire to actively participate in shaping our town’s future for the better. My background as an attorney enables me to approach complex challenges with neutrality and to appreciate multiple points of view. I value healthy, respectful debate and input from multiple angles, as I believe robust discussion and engagement leads to the best outcomes.”
Farmer appointed to Brush Creek Parcel Committee
The town council appointed councilmember Janet Farmer to represent the town of Mt. CB in the Brush Creek Road Highway 135 intersection improvement discussions.
The county is working to address certain safety and maintenance issues at that intersection while also facilitating development of the Whetstone workforce housing project. Proposed solutions include the realignment of Brush Creek Road, construction of a roundabout and a Highway 135 underpass, which require using part of the Brush Creek Parcel owned by the county, Mt. CB, the town of Crested Butte and Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
E-bike rebate program extended a little longer
The town will continue its e-bike rebate program with an additional $20,000 in funding. The program will be available until October 31 or until rebate requests reach the $20,000 cap, whichever comes first.
The council will then discuss takeaways from the first year, whether they want to continue the program and possible adjustments for implementing it in the future.
As of August 29, the town has issued a total of 109 rebates and $54,599 in funds.
Admissions tax grant clarification
The council approved revisions to the town’s Admission Tax Grant guidelines and contract to clarify that applicants are required to submit a report to town staff within 90 days of the event/program end date. If the applicant fails to report within 90 days of their end date, they will be barred from applying for any Mt. Crested Butte town grant one year from the time of their report. Additionally, if the event organizer/applicant does not collect the 4% admissions tax at the time of ticket sales, the organization will be responsible for paying the 4% admissions tax out of their own funds.
