Town decides to step back on this one
The Crested Butte Land Trust, the High Country Citizens’ Alliance and local property owners in the Trapper’s Crossing subdivision have all filed statements of opposition in the Gunnison District Water Court over the filing by U.S. Energy of its conditional water rights. The town of Crested Butte decided not to file such a protest.
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“There’s no reason to threaten a functioning economy…”
A study prepared by the Sonoran Institute released this week concludes that it is “essential” that Crested Butte has input regarding mining on nearby federal lands. “The best way to ensure local input is to reform the 1872 Mining Law,” the report states.
The report, conducted as part of a few national case studies looking at mining and its impacts on current economies of existing towns, admits that proposed mining activities on federal lands in the Crested Butte area “could offer important economic benefits in the form of employment, business purchases and taxes paid to local governments.” Read More »
Two big reservoirs possible
U.S. Energy Corporation has filed its “résumé” of conditional water rights. The company has plans for a major molybdenum mine on Mt. Emmons west of Crested Butte. In a full-page legal notice published in the August 15 Crested Butte News, the mining company outlines all of its water and what it is doing to keep the water rights current for its proposed Lucky Jack project. Read More »
Gunnison County Commisssioner’s Proceedings 7/21/08
Gunnison County, Colorado
At the regular meeting of the County Commissioners of Gunnison County, held in the Gunnison County Courthouse, the County Seat, on the 21st of July, 2008, vouchers were approved and warrants ordered drawn on the accounts as follows
01-General Fund 305,717.37
02-Road & Bridge 238,459.83
03-Social Services 15,833.13
10-Airport Operations 61,560.55
12-Sales Tax 52,939.82
13-Land Preservation 20,000.00
25-Library 19,636.80
34-Risk Management 12,229.97
41-Airport Construction 1,640.35
43-Capital Expenditures 364.60
50-Sewer Districts 36,086.69
51-Water District 5,652.55
52-Landfill 12,856.92
70-Housing Authority 37,857.29
72-Assisted Living 3,040.65
80-Internal Service-I 48,273.14
82-Internal Service-II 15,361.76
90-Internal Service-III 6,833.49
91-Local Marketing Dist 135,203.71
92-Transportation Dist 87,943.19
Total $1,117,491.81
**-MULTIPLE FUNDS
25-D Reich – CB Books 55.30
01-M Smith – Postage 16.85
25-Jen Hillenbrandt-Program 15.51
01-M Ashwood-Bright Begin 25.00
01-Circus Train-NurseFamPtnrship 279.60
01-T Frame-Early Childhood Exp 1,369.40
01-GrowingLLC-EarlyChildhd Exp 1,369.38
01-S Johnson-Early Childhd Exp 25.00
01-C Long-Early Childhd Exp 20.00
01-M Morgan-Bright Begin 25.00
01-Shaken Baby Syn-NrsFamPtnr 728.48
01-E Zamora-Bright Beginnings 25.00
03-Human Services Expense 2,038.32
01-G Haase – Implementation 250.00
01-Alpha Gunn,TESSA-NurtParent 560.00
01-Carmen Bell-Bioterrorism Grant 91.91
01-Al Smith-Bioterrorism Grant 125.59
**-Chg Fd Finance – Meals 9.97
**-Chg Fd R&B – Postage 232.80
01-Chg Fd P Health-Prev Grant 2 86.88
25-Chg Fd CB Library-Postage 190.82
25-Chg Fd Literacy-Op Supp 25.07
**-U S Post office – Postage 2,003.53
01-Office of the Dist Atty-3rd Qtr 57,953.25
**-West Lbr Supply-Bldg Mtce 314.30
**-Thyssenkrupp Elevator-Mtce 5,057.50
**-City of Gunnison – Utilities 8,920.38
01-R Murdie – Meals 43.96
82-Pitney Bowes-Rental Equip 2,562.77
**-Paper Clip – Office Supplies 3,885.00
02-Xerox – Maintenance Contr 430.80
**-Sweitzer Oil – Fuel 36,401.98
**-Qwest – Telephone 1,875.00
01-Co Public Health-Lab Svcs 1,138.00
01-Gunn Vly Hospital-Ctr Control 163.76
01-Safeway-Prisoner Meals 61.14
**-B&B Printers-Operating Supp 945.00
**-TDS Telecom-Long Distance 269.52
**-Gunn Country Pub-Advert 2,134.74
**-Gunn Cty Elect Assn-Util 587.00
12-Town of CB – Sales Tax Redistr 12,274.98
**-Monty’s Auto Parts-Parts 2,500.46
80-MHC Kenworth – Parts 341.61
80-Hartman Bros-Veh Repair 108.98
03-Gunn Cty Sheriff-Prof Svcs 14.80
01-West Pmt Ctr – Books 29.00
**-Fullmers – Landscaping 3,703.43
**-Gunn Vly Fam Physic-Prenatal 950.00
01-J Reinman – Travel 155.04
03-Six Points – H S Exp 50.70
**-Honnen Eq – Parts 2,020.69
**-Master Petroleum – Fuel 3,293.75
25-Gunn Glass – Bldg Mtce 110.00
80-Gunn Auto Glass-Parts 412.24
80-Holy Cross Energy-Utilities 34.15
80-Wagner Equipment – Parts 3,224.94
**-Delta Montrose Electric-Util 452.83
**-Gunn Fam Med Ctr-Pris Med 805.00
**-Std Tire – Veh Repair 245.30
**-Alsco-Laundry 342.06
**-Blue Mesa Lbr-Bldg Mtce 496.19
80-Safety Kleen-Rental Eq 1,511.25
10-Sherwin-Williams-Bldg Mtce 485.87
80-Tomichi Tire-Tires 599.28
**-Gunn Country Shopper-Advert 638.25
01-Town of Mt CB-Law Enforce 28,000.00
01-W Slope Fire-Mtce Contracts 50.00
12-Town of Marble – Sales Tax 121.14
80-L Partch – Meals 199.00
80-Roberts Ent – Trash Removal 43.50
01-Rky Mtn Hdwe-Grounds Mtce 25.02
70-Am Planning Assn – Prof Svcs 75.00
03-Hinsdale Cty – Administration 83.20
**-City of Gunn Other-Sales Tax 97,824.60
01-K Simillion – Meals 125.37
10-Gene Taylors – Op Supplies 184.85
01-Gunn Cty Ext-Dues & Mtgs 641.87
80-Interstate Batteries-Parts 62.95
80-Rush Truck Center-Parts 138.51
01-Crystal Mtce-Op Supplies 433.31
02-R Harris-Cell Phone 90.00
02-M Crosby – Cell Phone 45.00
01-Record Stockman-Subscript 49.95
**-Roaring Fork Vly Coop – Fuel 423.23
92-Alpine Express-Grnd Transp 50,347.63
02-Rolland Eng-Engineering 4,610.00
01-WSC – Office Supplies 40.10
25-Time – Magazines 39.97
80-Western Implement – Parts 54.13
10-K Lucas – Cell Phone 45.00
02-GMCO Corp-Dust Retardant 77,667.14
02-Gunn Gravel-Gravel 148,320.00
**-J Roberts Mtr Wks-Ins Claim 2,519.02
01-Gunn W Fed CU-Credit Union 12,327.57
01-Chg Fd Sheriff – Postage 11.77
10-Swire Coca Cola-Vend Mach 72.88
80-Munro Supply-Parts 558.76
52-Co Dept of Health-State Fees 4,678.44
01-R Corbett – Cell Phone 35.00
10-O J Watson Co-Equip Mtce 2,715.28
01-Jackie Neill-Prof Svcs 50.00
01-Sodexho Inc-Meetings 106.95
**-Respond Systems-Op Supp 52.80
01-CSU – Prof Svcs 9,464.01
**-UPS-Postage 232.00
02-Michael Collins – Prof Svcs 947.50
01-D Baumgarten – Travel 546.00
52-KRW Consulting – Prof Svcs 2,347.46
01-Co Wtr Congress-Dues 562.00
80-W Slope Radiator-Veh Repair 145.00
01-Rental Service Corp-Equip 1,549.77
01-Lasting Impressions-Op Supp 26.99
80-D&M Wire Rope – Chains 619.80
**-Ingram Lib Svcs-Books 483.10
**-County Tech Svcs-Self Fd Dep 12,052.71
01-Champlain Plan Press-Subsc 120.00
01-Tyler Tech – Permit Tracking 6,312.18
01-Delta Cty Indep-Advertising 60.99
51-GJ Pipe – Repairs & Maint 160.00
01-Van Diest Supply-Op Supp 9,549.80
**-United Co – Gravel & Sand 706.42
02-Gunn Const-Rental Equip 395.00
01-L Lull – PC Mtgs 150.00
03-AT&T – Long Distance 326.29
01-Gunn Security – Bldg Improve 575.05
51-Hach Co-Repairs & Maint 3,083.00
01-Sysco Fd Svc-Prisoner Meals 3,407.09
**-Waste Mgt – Utilities 37.50
01-M Roper – Mtce-Grounds 341.76
**-Verizon Wireless-Cell Phone 56.16
01-Boss – Equipment Rental 75.40
01-J-O-M Pharm-Pharmacy Supp 154.56
**-Silver World Publishing-Adv 93.00
80-Town & Country Auto – Parts 6.00
02-J Metroz – Meals 154.00
10-Stanley Security Sol-Bldg Imp 61.48
80-JJ Keller & Assoc – Books 111.15
01-S Glazer – PC Mtgs 150.00
80-Amerigas-Delta – Utilities 8.00
01-Rocky’s Gym – H C Mbrshp 116.00
01-Fam Support Reg-Garnishees 215.00
01-Firegrand – Meetings 164.37
**-Ikon Office Sol-Rental Equip 2,400.37
80-Tire Dist Sys – Tires 621.32
02-S McCormick-Cell Phone 35.00
**-Superior Alarm – Mtce Contract 720.00
01-Grainger-Equipment 280.35
82-Dell Marketing – Op Supplies 195.99
01-Piezan’s Pizza-Nurturing Parent 286.12
80-Force America – Parts 3,250.67
**-Central Dist Co-Op supplies 284.52
01-Dove Graphics – Prof Svcs 1,792.20
10-Lohf, Shaiman, Jacobs-Pr Svcs 1,507.50
01-Mesa Mech-Bldg Mtce 341.04
25-Rock & Ice – Magazines 29.95
92-Charlier Assoc – A/R 20,676.32
51-UNCC – Subscriptions 52.26
10-Westover Controls-Eq Mtce 29.57
01-Pat’s Scrn Prnt-Reg10GrantExp 285.00
10-Mountain Clean-Bldg Mtce 922.98
01-N Starkebaum – PC Mtgs 5.24
25-Audio Editions-CD’s 79.98
25-Recorded Books – CD’s 31.00
01-J Kelley – Nurse Fam Ptnrship 138.37
01-R Reed – PC Mtgs 500.00
25-Wired – Magazines 12.00
50-Schmueser Gordon Meyer-Eng 1,769.00
12-Town of Pitkin-SalesTaxRedist 145.00
01-Henry Schein-Prev Grant 2 1,077.43
03-J Vreeke – Travel 25.00
82-CDW Govt – Replacement Eq 1,661.11
01-Tenderfoot -Early Childhd Exp 1,369.38
01-Hart Intercivic-Office Supp 627.15
01-Co Labor & Env-Mtce Contr 100.00
01-C Worrall – Travel 141.71
01-C Smith – Travel 210.88
01-Co Fitness-H C Mbrship 720.00
01-Sprint – Long Distance 65.19
01-D Folowell-Meals 20.59
10-Flood & Peterson – Insurance 35,500.00
01-Midwest Cancer Scrn-Lab Svcs 378.35
**-Wells Fargo – Pr & Int 44,550.18
*-CB News-Advertising 975.33
01-High Cntry Citiz All – Pr Svcs 500.00
01-M Burt-Co Trust Immig Grant 40.99
02-A Moores-Cell Phone 45.00
**-Walmart – Shop Supplies 694.34
01-Stericycle – Op supplies 208.23
52-Alpine Surveying – Prof Svcs 1,878.75
01-J Townsley-Early Childhd Exp 1,369.38
25-L Sego – Janitorial Svcs 375.00
01-Pfizer – Pharmacy Supplies 0.90
01-CJZA Miller Prop-Office Rent 450.00
70-Mt CB Water-Utilities 556.44
25-Mtn Gazette – Magazines 25.00
25-Bicycling – Magazines 21.94
01-M Sewolt-Nurt Parent Expend 21.41
82-WSC Computer-Sys Software 425.00
50-Landmark Mapping – Prof Svcs 6,950.00
01-AFLAC – Supp Policies 1,307.42
03-Family Vision Ctr-H S Exp 474.00
**-R Brown – Travel 245.72
01-N Henry – Meals 32.57
**-Atmos Energy-Utilities 2,166.96
70-CHFA – Interest 210.58
01-Kroger – Prevention Grant 2 475.42
**-McLeod USA – Telephone 867.93
01-K Stewart – HCBS Grant 89.89
02-J Brekke – Cell Phone 45.00
01-GMPCS Pers Comm-Sat Phone 58.92
**-Amerigas Carbondale-Utilities 590.00
03-N Stevenson – Travel 129.28
01-Rita McDermott – Prof Svcs 90.00
10-Embroidered Sprtswr-Op Supp 238.00
01-Blumbmaster-Op Supplies 143.35
01-CB Weekly – Advertising 173.00
01-N Lypps – PC Mtgs 375.00
92-Airplanners – Contr Temp Help 11,538.55
**-NGS American – Admin Fees 3,959.23
91-Gunn/CB Tourism-Contr Svc 135,187.00
01-J Stevenson – Landscaping 664.96
02-Tracker Software-S/W Subscr 500.00
70-Pitchfrk Mstr Hmowner-Dues 32.40
**-Wells Fargo Cr Cd-Meals&Ldg 13,235.60
01-Crystal Valley Echo-Advert 100.00
01-Write on-Prevention Grant 2 90.00
03-M Semlow – Travel 346.58
01-Stepng Stones-EarlyChldhdExp 1,369.38
01-Globalstar – Satellite Phone 109.26
01-E Pedersen – Postage 31.04
01-St Peters-Prev Grant 50.00
10-Golden Eagle-Trash Removal 209.25
80-Duraco Industries – Parts 603.43
01-Co Dept of Agric-WIC Prog 80.00
01-Pitkin Historical Society 4,200.00
01-T Violett-PC Mtgs 150.00
01-A&B Mechanical-Eq Mtce 193.46
01-Barr Lab-Pharmacy Supplies 753.60
**-Fedex Express-Postage 95.58
01-Gunnison Rotary – Fireworks 3,790.00
80-K Biesemeyer – Eq Rental 225
01-Chg Fd Immig-Co Tr Immig 9.70
72-Wells Fargo Bank – Pr & Int 3,040.65
**-Gunn Real Estate-Hmless Prev 1,750.00
80-L Taramarcaz – Eq Rental 225.00
90-Triad Resource Grp-Emp Assist 1,123.20
92-S Truex – Postage 39.89
01-R&S Northeast – Pharm Supp 1,069.20
01-I Billick – PC Mtgs 250.00
80-Norstar Industries – Parts 159.76
**-AT&T Mobility – Cell Phones 663.55
01-James Doherty Co-Office Supp 126.00
82-Tuck Communication-Eq Mtce 290.75
01-Montrose Cty-Health Initi Imple 2,133.66
01-ParadisePlace-EarlyChildhdExp 1,369.38
01-Intl Code Council-Dues 100.00
10-Qwest Business Svcs-Phone 4.77
02-Semmaterials-Asphalt & Rd Oil 1,676.32
01-Gunn Vet Clinic-K-9 Mtce&Trn 180.00
01-Gunn Vly Floorcover-Bldg Imp 590.86
01-Cochran Fish&Wildlife-Pr Svcs 6,550.00
10-High Cntry GarageDr-BldgMtce 2,420.00
**-Laudick Auto-Equip Mtce 93.07
01-Qualistar-Operating Supplies 105.00
92-Truex Mgt Svcs-Prof Svcs 5,000.00
01-Bonded Business Svcs-Garnish 951.36
01-H Channell-Travel 1,456.58
70-Comm Banks of Co-Prof Svcs 4,450.00
01-M Wacker-Tobacco Control 312.60
01-Emp Security Dept-Garnishees 170.00
10-Helena Reg Airport-Travel 925.00
51-City of GJ – Lab Services 61.40
01-R Karas – PC Mtgs 375.00
01-Co State Univ-Health Init Imple 1,232.91
03-M Cheever – Travel 20.61
01-SageResources-EarlyChldhdExp 7,146.58
01-Apex Nutrition-Prev Grant 2 1,325.00
01-K Garren – Implementation 150.00
01-Hinsdale County-Healthy Aging 4,872.08
**-Rky Mtn Real Est-Hmless Prev 1,300.00
01-T&A Enterprises-Janitorial Svcs 4,100.00
01-Alpine Cleaning-Janitorial Svcs 4,900.00
80-Fastenal Indust-Shop Supp 58.59
10-Time Warner Cable – Utilities 69.95
01-D Owen – PC Mtgs 375.00
51-Timber Line Electric-Prof Svcs 127.50
80-Budget Line-Trash Removal 279.00
01-L Parachini – PC Mtgs 150.00
01-J Messner – PC Mtgs 375.00
80-Hellman Motor Co-Veh Repair 189.45
01-M Birnie – Cell Phone 140.00
03-R Starnes – Travel 68.68
82-Mitchell & Co-Equipment 5,795.75
**-West Slope Maint-Prof Svcs 730.00
01-Duft Elect Svcs-Equipment 4,401.98
03-J Mason – Cell Phone 45.00
10-Reed-Joseph Intl-Op Supp 320.00
03-Lake City Dirt-Tanf/Colo Wks 4,400.00
01-Paul’s Plants II – Landscaping 202.00
01-Co Tobacco Ed-Tobacco Cntrl 100.00
01-Allied Ins – Ins & Bonds 350.00
03-Workplace Resource – Equip 1,334.80
01-S Lumb – PC Mtgs 250.00
01-Griffith Ctrs -Prof Svcs 2,161.35
01-G Howard – HCBS Grant Exp 23.23
01-Roshambo – Implementation 45.00
82-M Lee – Cell Phone 35.00
90-Lincoln Natl – Life Ins Prem 1,723.50
01-Security Transport Svc-Prof Svc 5,034.52
80-Javelina Trading Co-Shop Supp 104.24
13-Aspen Vly Land Tr-Cap Outlay 20,000.00
80-G Reichle – Rental Eq 225.00
01-J Orth – Early Childhood Exp 187.50
**-Gunnison Shipping-Postage 86.64
01-Molly Mugglestone-Prof Svcs 2,528.22
03-Screen Works-Prof Svcs 20.00
01-C Bryndal – PC Mtgs 75.00
01-Co Public Health-State Fees 320.00
80-Partsmaster-Shop Supplies 292.36
03-Co Gov Hum Svc Fin Off-Dues 30.00
90-ACE-USA-Life Ins Premiums 243.80
25-Barker Rinker Arch-Pr Svcs 13,966.82
10-C Cadwell – Cell Phone 35.00
01-Facility Solutions-Op Supp 96.33
03-D Payne – Travel 8.72
03-Shred It Denver-Prof Svcs 75.00
70-Jon Szalankiewics-Prof Svcs 410.00
01-Staples Bus-Office Supplies 38.23
03-Odyssey Training Ctr-Travel 140.00
25-Movie Licensing-Program 385.00
41-GDA Engineers-Prof Svcs 1,619.68
01-James Dewey-Prof Svcs 300.00
25-Steve Weeks-Programming 200.00
25–5280 Magazine – Magazines 16.46
25-Co Parent & Child Fdtn-Train 40.00
80-Phil’s Towing-Parts 225.00
50-RILCO – Operating Supplies 147.05
03-Co Human Svcs – Dues 200.00
**-Co Labor & Emp-Bldg Mtce 1,200.00
02-Drug Testing Delta – Prof Svcs 52.00
01-Embroidered Sprtswr-Emp Fd 4,565.00
Total $1,117,491.81
The above and foregoing is a condensed statement of the Commissioners’ Proceedings at the regular meeting held in the Commissioners’ Room in the County Courthouse in Gunnison, Colorado on the 21st of July, 2008. A. D.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of August 29, 2008. #082904
—Upcoming Agenda Items—
GUNNISON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Meeting to be held in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room at the Courthouse
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
• Colorado River Water Conservation District Report
• Code Enforcement; James Dunham Follow-Up; Removal of Building
• Designation of Crested Butte South Special Area and Related Regulations: Consideration by the Board of Map, Staff Report, Proposed Regulations, and Planning Commission Recommendation; and Possible Adoption of the Designated Crested Butte South Special Area and Proposed Related Regulations
• Review and possible action, Whetstone Park Preliminary Plan and Planning Commission recommendation; proposed development includes a commercial/residential park on approximately 13 acres of land on Colorado State Highway 135 contiguous to the northwesterly boundary of Riverland Industrial Park Filing 2”
• Buckhorn Ranch Filing 2B; Notice of Default of Development Improvements; Possible Action; Stallion Park Project Update; Possible Executive Session
• Subdivision Exemption Request; 360 CR 744; Ann Anderson Represented by Attorney David Leinsdorf
• Visitor; Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montrose Field Office Manager Barbara Sharrow; General Discussion of Lands in Montrose Field Office’s Jurisdiction Also Within Gunnison County
• Planning Commission Recommendation Regarding Adoption of the 2003 International Fire Code with Amendments within the Crested Butte Fire District, and Amendments to the Crested Butte Fire Protection District Guidelines and Standards
• Lot 22 Development; Possible Executive Session
• Due Diligence Application, Water Rights of Mt. Emmons Mining Company; Possible Executive Session
• Consent Agenda:
– Acknowledgment of County Manager Signature; Purchase of Service Agreement; Between Gunnison/Hinsdale County Department of Health and Human Services and Gunnison Area Restorative Practices; Family Group Decision Making/Family Conferencing; 9/15/08 – 6/30/09
– Acknowledgment of County Manager Signature; Purchase of Service Agreement; Between Gunnison/Hinsdale County Department of Health and Human Services and Griffith Centers for Children; Intensive Home Based Intervention; 6/1/08 – 5/31/09
– Acknowledgment of County Manager Signature; Contractor Agreement; Between the Board of County Commissioners of Gunnison County and Sage Resources, Inc.; Early Childhood Council Services; 7/1/08 – 9/30/08
– Petition for Abatement or Refund of Taxes; Samuel W. Lumb, etal; Lot S77 Skyland Initial Filing #542447; Tax Years 2006 and 2007
NOTE: This is a list of items tentatively scheduled for the Commissioners’ agenda. Items may be added up to 24 hours prior to the meeting, or deleted at any time. A final agenda will be prepared after the publication deadline for the newspaper. For further information or confirmation of specific times on the agenda, please contact the County Administration Office at 641-0248.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of August 29, 2008. #082903
Company specializes in molybdenum
One of the largest molybdenum mining companies in the world has dipped its toe in the pool and signed on to test the waters with the proposed Lucky Jack Mine on Mt. Emmons. Thompson Creek Metals Company USA has signed an options agreement with U.S. Energy Corp. that gives Thompson Creek an option to acquire up to 75 percent of the project. Read More »
–AGENDA–
Monday August 18, 2008
Town of Crested Butte
Regular Town Council Meeting
Council Chambers ● Crested Butte Town Hall
6:00 WORK SESSION
A) Presentation Regarding Proposed RE1J School District Ballot Issue
7:00 Regular Council Meeting Called to Order by Mayor or Mayor Pro tem
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2) CONSENT AGENDA The listing under consent agenda is a group of items to be acted on with a single motion. The consent agenda is designed to expedite Council business. The Mayor will ask if any citizen or council member wishes to have any specific item discussed. You may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda at that time, prior to Council’s vote. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be considered under New Business.
A) Approval of Minutes of August 8, 2008 Regular Council Meeting
7:05 3) PUBLIC COMMENTS Citizens may make comments on items not scheduled on the agenda. Those commenting should state their name and physical address for the record and limit comments to five minutes.
7:10 4) STAFF REPORTS
7:20 5) PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Consideration of Application for a Tavern Liquor License by Whiterock LLC D/b/a the inn at Crested Butte Located at 510 Whiterock Avenue (public hearing continued from 8/5/08).
B) Ordinance No. 8, Series 2008 – An Ordinance Amending the Town’s Zoning and Land
Use Ordinance to Revise the Provisions of the Town Code Relative to Timesharing and Timeshare Development Projects (public hearing continued from 7/21/08).
C) Ordinance No.13, Series 2008 An Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions of the Town Code Relative to the Erection of Freestanding Signs on Public Property and on Sidewalks to Permit the Temporary Placement of Real Estate Open House Signs on Said Properties where Certain Requirements are Met (public hearing).
7:35 6) NEW BUSINESS
A) Discussion Regarding Payment in Lieu of Parking Fee.
B) Ordinance No. 14, Series 2008 – An Ordinance Amending Article 14-5 of the Town Code, the Town’s Watershed Protection District Ordinance, to Include an Exemption from the Applicability of such Ordinance for Activities of the United States Forest Service.
C) Ordinance No. 15, Series 2008 – An Ordinance Repealing Article 5-8 of the Town Code Relative to News Racks Licensing and Permits.
D) Ordinance No. 16, Series 2008 – An Ordinance Amending the Town Code Relative to Fines Imposed for Underage Consumption of Alcohol so that such Fines Comport with the Fines Established for Such Offense under Colorado State Statute.
E) Ordinance No. 17, Series 2008 – An Ordinance Amending the Town Code Provisions Relative to the Regulation of Noise in Order to Renumber said Provisions.
8:30 8) LEGAL MATTERS/TOWN ATTORNEY
8:35 9) COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMITTEE UPDATES
8:35 10) 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) (e).
8:50 11) OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL
8:55 12) DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULING FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
13) COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULING
• Monday, August 18, 2008-8 a.m. Coffee with the Council- Izzy’s.
• Monday, August 18, 2008-6 p.m. Work Session & 7 p.m. Regular Council Meeting.
• Monday, August 25, 2008-6 p.m. Work Session on Proposed Foothills Annexation.
• Tuesday, September 2, 2008-8 a.m. Coffee with the Council- Location TBD
• Tuesday, September 2, 2008- 6 p.m. Work Session & 7 p.m. Regular Council Meeting.
• Monday, September 15, 2008-6 p.m. Work Session on Proposed Foothills Annexation.
• Monday, September 22, 2008- 6 p.m. Work Session & 7 p.m. Regular Council Meeting.
8:55 ADJOURNMENT
(The above times are only tentative. Meeting may move more quickly or slowly than scheduled)
– Please Remember to Turn Off Your Cell Phone during the Council Meeting-
If you need special assistance to attend any of the Town’s public meetings, please notify the Town Clerk at 349-5338 at least 48 hours in advance.
www.TownofCrestedButte.com
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of August 15, 2008. #081515
—LEGAL NOTICE—
APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENTS LIQUOR LICENSE
MT. CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
Pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado and the ordinances of the Town of Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado, Fall Festival of Beers, represented by the Crested Butte/Mt Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce, on July 24, 2008, applied for a Special Events Liquor License. If granted, said license is to be exercised on September 6th, 2008, Crested Butte Mountain Resort base area, Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado.
The Town Council of the Town of Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado, will hold a public hearing on the above request on Tuesday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 911 Gothic RD, Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado, at which time and place any interested person may be present and heard.
Any petitions or remonstrances pertaining to the grant of said license may be filed at the office of the Town Clerk, PO Box 5800 (911 Gothic RD), Mt. Crested Butte CO 81225.
Dated this 12th day of August, 2008.
/s/ Donna Arwood, Town Clerk
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of August 15, 2008. #081518
–PUBLIC NOTICE–
Crested Butte South Metropolitan District
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Crested Butte South Metropolitan District scheduled for
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at 6:00 P.M. has been changed to Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 6:00 P.M.
280 Cement Creek Road.
For further information please call
349-5480.
Jack Dietrich
District Manager
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of August 15, 2008. #081516
–NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING–
CRESTED BUTTE BOARD OF ZONING
AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
(512 Journey’s End Rd:)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, which may result in the granting of a vested property right, will be held on August 26, 2008, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Crested Butte Town Hall located at 507 Maroon Ave. in Crested Butte, Colorado for the purpose of considering the following:
The application of Jim Lehr to change a previously approved plan and change the door and siding materials on the single-family residence and accessory dwelling to be located at 512 Journey’s End Rd., site 6, The Heights subdivision in the RIB zone.
Additional requirements are: -Architectural approval is required.
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
Published in the Crested Butte News Issue of August 15, 2008. #081522
–iN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WATER DIVISION NO. 4–
STATE OF COLORADO
TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN SAID WATER DIVISION NO. 4
Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you are notified that the following is a resume of all applications filed in the Water Court during the month of July 2008.
The names, address of applicant, source of water, description of water right or conditional water right involved, and description of the ruling sought are as follows:
CASE NO. 2008CW81 (REF NO. 96CW311). U.S. Energy Corp., 877 N. 8th West, Riverton, WY 82501, (307) 856-9271. Copies of all pleadings to: Steven E. Marlin and Zach C. Miller, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP, 1550 Seventeenth Street, Suite 500, Denver, Colorado 80202. Application for Finding of Reasonable Diligence Concerning Conditional Water Rights. 2. Names and Types of Structures: A. Slate River Intake; B. Carbon Creek Intake; C. Carbon Creek Reservoir; D. Mill Water Reservoir; E. Elk Creek Reservoir. 3. Description of Conditional Water Rights: A. Slate River Intake. (1) Date of Original Decree: July 25, 2002. Case No.: Case No. 96CW311. Court: District Court, Water Division No. 4. (2) Legal Description of Structure: The Slate River Intake will divert at a point on the south bank of the Slate River from which the West quarter corner of Section 20, Township 13 South, Range 86 West of the 6th P.M., bears South 88° 54’ 52” West, distance of 2,666.55 feet, in Gunnison County. (3) Source of Water: Slate River, a tributary of the East River. (4) Appropriation Date: November 11, 1996. Amount: 30 cfs, Conditional. (5) Use of Water: Used and reused for all industrial purposes associated with mining and milling molybdenum at the Lucky Jack Mine, formerly known as the Mount Emmons Mine, including without limitation, the mining, grinding, and processing of ore; the transportation of tailings; evaporation replacement; cooling and dust suppression; fire suppression; and domestic use and lawn and park irrigation at mine and mill facilities. B. Carbon Creek Intake. (1) Date of Original Decree: July 25, 2002. Case No.: Case No. 96CW311. Court: District Court, Water Division No. 4. (2) Legal Description of Structure: The Carbon Creek Intake will divert at a point on Carbon Creek from which the Southwest corner of Section 28, Township 14 South, Range 86 West of the 6th P.M., bears South 51° 56’ 38” West, a distances of 3,617.89 feet, in Gunnison County, Colorado. (3) Source of Water: Carbon Creek, a tributary of Ohio River. (4) Appropriation Date: November 11, 1996. Amount: 10 cfs, Conditional. (5) Use of Water: Used and reused for all industrial purposes associated with mining and milling molybdenum at the Lucky Jack Mine, formerly known as the Mount Emmons Mine, including without limitation, the mining, grinding, and processing of ore; the transportation of tailings; evaporation replacement; cooling and dust suppression; fire suppression; and domestic use and lawn and park irrigation at mine and mill facilities. C. Carbon Creek Reservoir. (1) Date of Original Decree: July 25, 2002. Case No.: Case No. 96CW311. Court: District Court, Water Division No. 4. (2) Legal Description of Structure: Carbon Creek Reservoir will be an on-stream reservoir location on Carbon Creek. The location of the dam will be a point on the south abutment of the dam axis from which the Southwest corner of Section 28, Township 14 South, Range 86 West of the 6th P.M., bears South 54° West, a distance of 3,300 feet, in Gunnison County, Colorado. Total capacity of Carbon Creek Reservoir will be 1,000 acre-feet. The dam will approximately 115 feet high. The anticipated length of the dam will be 990 feet. (3) Source of Water: Carbon Creek, a tributary of the Ohio River; and the Slate River, a tributary of the East River. (4) Appropriation Date: November 11, 1996. Amount: 1,000 acre-feet, Conditional. (5) Use of Water: Used and reused for all industrial purposes associated with mining and milling molybdenum at the Lucky Jack Mine, formerly known as the Mount Emmons Mine, including without limitation, the mining, grinding, and processing of ore; the transportation of tailings; evaporation replacement; cooling and dust suppression; fire suppression; and domestic use and lawn and park irrigation at mine and mill facilities. D. Mill Water Reservoir. (1) Date of Original Decree: July 25, 2002. Case No.: Case No. 96CW311. Court: District Court, Water Division No. 4. (2) Legal Description of Structure: Mill Water Reservoir will be an on-stream reservoir located on an unnamed tributary of Ohio Creek. The location of the dam will be a point on the south abutment of the dam axis from which the Southwest corner of Section 19, Township 14 South, Range 86 West of the 6th P.M., bears South 81° East, a distance of 3,856 feet, in Gunnison County, Colorado. The total capacity of Mill Water Reservoir will be 1,000 acre-feet. The dam will be approximately 185 feet high. The anticipated length of the dam will be 710 feet. (3) Source of Water: An unnamed tributary of Ohio Creek, and the Slate River, a tributary of the East River. (4) Appropriation Date: November 11, 1996. Amount: 1,000 acre-feet, Conditional. (5) Use of Water: Used and reused for all industrial purposes associated with mining and milling molybdenum at the Lucky Jack Mine, formerly known as the Mount Emmons Mine, including without limitation, the mining, grinding, and processing of ore; the transportation of tailings; evaporation replacement; cooling and dust suppression; fire suppression; and domestic use and lawn and park irrigation at mine and mill facilities. E. Elk Creek Reservoir. (1) Date of Original Decree: July 25, 2002. Case No.: Case No. 96CW311. Court: District Court, Water Division No. 4. (2) Legal Description of Structure: Elk Creek Reservoir will be an on-stream reservoir located on Elk Creek. The location of the dam will be a point on the north abutment of the dam axis from which the Southwest corner of Section 6, Township 14 South, Range 86 West of the 6th P.M., bears South 77° East, a distance of 2,720 feet, in Gunnison County, Colorado. The total capacity of Elk Creek Reservoir will be 1,600 acre-feet; provided, however, that the volume of water diverted into storage in Elk Creek Reservoir from the natural flow of Elk Creek shall be limited to a maximum of 1,000 acre-feet. The dam will be approximately 220 feet high. The anticipated length of the dam will be 960 feet. (3) Source of Water: Elk Creek, a tributary of Coal Creek; Carbon Creek, a tributary of Ohio Creek; and the Slate River, a tributary of the East River. (4) Appropriation Date: November 11, 1996. Amount: 1,000 acre-feet, Conditional. Alternate Point of Storage: Elk Creek Reservoir is an alternate place of storage for 600 acre-feet of the Mill Water Storage Right; provided, however, that the source of any Mill Water Reservoir water stored in Elk Creek Reservoir shall be limited to diversions from the Slate River Intake. (5) Use of Water: Used and reused for all industrial purposes associated with mining and milling molybdenum at the Lucky Jack Mine, formerly known as the Mount Emmons Mine, including without limitation, the mining, grinding, and processing of ore; the transportation of tailings; evaporation replacement; cooling and dust suppression; fire suppression; and domestic use and lawn and park irrigation at mine and mill facilities. The decreed conditional water rights described above are part of a common and integrated water system comprising of all the direct flow and storage rights decreed and to be used for development and operation of the Lucky Jack Mine. Water diverted at the Slate River and Carbon Creek Intakes will be directly applied to mine and mill development and operations and/or delivered to the three reservoirs via water delivery pipelines. Reasonable diligence in the development of one component of the system comprises reasonable diligence in the development of all components. 4. Outline of Work Performed and Actions Taken Toward Completion of the Appropriation and Application of the Water to a Beneficial Use as Conditionally Decreed. A. Description of the Lucky Jack Mine Project. U.S. Energy Corp. (“U.S. Energy” or “Applicant”), a Wyoming corporation, owns the Lucky Jack Mine, formerly known as the Mount Emmons Mine, and before that known as the Keystone Mine (the “Mine”). The Mine is located approximately three miles north and west of the Town of Crested Butte on Kebler Pass Road, in Gunnison County, Colorado. The property contains one of the largest, undeveloped molybdenum ore bodies known in the world. Molybdenum is used as a steel strengthener, as well as in a variety of other items such lubricants, catalysts, and flame retardants. As molybdenum reserves at currently developed sites are depleted, development of the Lucky Jack Mine is critical to meet the increasing market demand for molybdenum. Development of the Mine is a lengthy and complex process that involves annual maintenance of unpatented claims; preparation of environmental studies and impact statements; development, preparation and agency approval of a plan of operations; filing of applications for several permits; obtaining various other authorizations and approvals from federal, state and local agencies; and design and construction of facilities related to the Mine and water rights. Water is a crucial resource for the molybdenum mining and milling process, and appropriation of these conditional water rights was an initial step in the overall development of the project. At the Mine, water is necessary for all industrial purposes associated with mining and milling molybdenum at the Mine, including but not limited to, dust suppression; operation of drills; mining, grinding, and processing of ore; transportation of tailings; evaporation replacement; backfilling of the mine to prevent subsidence; cooling; and fire suppression. In addition, water is necessary for domestic use and lawn and park irrigation at mine and mill facilities. The decreed conditional water rights that are the subject of this Application for Finding of Reasonable Diligence for Conditional Water Rights (“Application”) consist of a comprehensive system of water diversion and storage facilities that will be used for development and operation of the mine and related facilities. B. Procedural and Transactional History of Conditional Water Rights. On December 31, 1996, the former owner of the Mine, Mt. Emmons Mining Company (“MEMCO”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cyprus Climax Metals Company and later of Phelps Dodge Corporation, filed an Application for Conditional Water Rights in Case No. 96CW311 in Water Division No. 4, and filed amended Applications on February 2, 1998 and September 30, 1998. MEMCO’s Application, as amended, claimed direct flow water rights from the Slate River and Carbon Creek for use in the molybdenum mine and mill as well as for storage. MEMCO’s Application also claimed 1,000 acre-foot storage rights each in Carbon Creek Reservoir, Mill Water Reservoir, and Elk Creek Reservoir. Following a trial before the Water Court for Water Division No. 4, and the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision in Mount Emmons Mining Co. v. Town of Crested Butte, 40 P.3d 1255 (Colo. 2002), the Water Court for Water Division No. 4 entered a Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Judgment and Decree (“Final Decree”) on July 25, 2002, awarding the conditional direct flow and storage rights claimed in MEMCO’s Application. These decreed conditional water rights, set forth in Section 3 above, are the subject of this Application filed by U.S. Energy. The Final Decree contained “reality check” provisions that require that: (1) unless the Applicant can prove by a preponderance of evidence that there is a compelling justification otherwise, the conditional water rights decreed shall be cancelled twenty-five (25) years from the date of entry of the decree if Applicant has not perfected a portion of those water rights by applying water to beneficial use in accordance with the decree; and (2) the plan of operations for the Mine and applications for all necessary special use permits and rights of way for the water facilities associated with the conditional water rights must be filed with the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) within six years of entry of the Final Decree (i.e., by July 25, 2008) or within six years after final determination of the pending patent applications (First-Half Mineral Entry Final Certificate Serial Number CMC-54557), whichever is later. Final determination of the pending patent applications occurred on April 30, 2007, when the United States Supreme Court denied certiorari to legal challenges brought against the BLM’s issuance of the mineral patents. High Country Citizens Alliance v. Clarke, 127 S. Ct. 2134 (2007). Therefore, to satisfy these reality check terms and conditions, some portion of the conditional water rights must be applied to a beneficial use by July 25, 2027, and the plan of operations and applications for special use permits and rights of way must be filed by April 30, 2013. Following extensive litigation between Phelps Dodge and U.S. Energy concerning the Mine and related properties, which hindered development of the Mine and the conditional water rights, MEMCO conveyed to U.S. Energy and Crested Corp. on February 28, 2006, all its rights, title and interests in the Mine and in the conditional water rights decreed in Case No. 96CW311. U.S. Energy and Crested Corp. entered into an Exploration, Development and Mine Operating Agreement (“Operating Agreement”) with Kobex Resources Ltd. (“Kobex”) on April 3, 2007 for exploration, development and operation of the Mine. U.S. Energy merged with Crested Corp. on November 27, 2007. Kobex terminated the Operating Agreement on March 31, 2008, and U.S. Energy is diligently pursuing a new partner for continued exploration and development, and operation of the Mine. C. Work Performed and Actions Taken Toward Completion of Appropriation. The following work has been performed and actions taken during the diligence period toward completion of appropriation of the decreed conditional water rights: (1) Retained and paid consultants to collect and review hydrology data; develop daily stream flow records, water balance models and low-flow frequency analyses; and conduct technical assessments of Carbon Creek, Coal Creek, Elk Creek and Slate River, including seasonal variability, drought and flow conditions, instream flows, and diversions by other water rights holders. (2) Retained and paid consultants to evaluate the design, construction and operation of the water diversion, transportation and storage facilities, including technical assessment of the reservoir sites, conceptual design studies, identification of geotechnical investigation elements, examination of capital costs, and related matters. (3) Retained and paid consultants to perform environmental studies related to the water transportation and storage facilities. (4) Retained and paid consultants to develop a monitoring plan for determining baseline hydrologic conditions, including water quality and water flows in surface water, groundwater, springs and wetlands in the vicinity of the Lucky Jack Project. (5) Retained and paid consultant to prepare an application for a Clean Water Act § 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to construct gauging stations on Carbon Creek and Elk Creek. (6) Initiated consultation with the Colorado Water Conservation Board (“CWCB”) and are engaged in ongoing discussions with CWCB staff to identify issues concerning Instream Flow Rights held by CWCB on Coal Creek and to discuss mitigation requirements under the Final Decree and the process and procedures for development, preparation, and approval of a Request for Inundation concerning the Carbon Creek Reservoir. (7) Paid for legal and consulting services necessary to protect the decreed conditional water rights from water rights applications filed in several Water Division 4 matters, including but not limited to Case No. 02CW63, Case No. 99CW267, Case No. 01CW05, and Case Nos. 03CW33, 03CW34, 03CW35, 03CW36 and 03CW37. (8) Paid for legal and consulting services necessary to obtain and defend the mineral patents issued by BLM on April 2, 2004 (First-Half Mineral Entry Final Certificate Serial Number CMC-54557) from legal challenges brought by multiple parties in the federal District Court for the District of Colorado, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court, which denied certiorari on April 30, 2007 to effectively end all such legal challenges to BLM’s decision to issue the mineral patents, granting fee title to the Mine. (9) Filed annual assessments on unpatented mine and millsite claims held by U.S. Energy with BLM. (10) Paid for legal and consulting services necessary to file an application for renewal of the Discharge Permit (CDPS Permit No. CO-0035394) for the Lucky Jack Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (“WWTP”) in 2005. Such services included meetings with Colorado Water Quality Control Division (“WCQD”) Permitting Section staff, reviewing and providing comments on draft versions of the permit, and performing sampling and analysis of effluent discharges and ambient water quality. (11) Retained and paid consultants to conduct work and activities necessary for development and operation of the Mine, including performing property surveys and geological and geotechnical studies; conducting underground rehabilitation, exploration and water flow management activities; operating the Lucky Jack WWTP; evaluating federal, state and local permit requirements; examining wildlife and other environmental issues; and developing a plan of operations. (12) Retained and paid consultants to evaluate the design, construction and operation of the tailings storage facility, including technical assessment of tailings storage and mill sites, conceptual design studies, identification of geotechnical investigation elements, and examination of capital costs. (13) Submitted an application for a Baseline Study for a plan of operations and initiated consultation with the U.S. Forest Service to enter a Memorandum of Understanding governing preparation of an environmental analysis for the Baseline Study. (14) Made substantial expenditures on work and activities related to development of the conditional water rights, and on designing, engineering, surveying, testing and permitting activities related to the Mine and associated facilities. The foregoing and related activities demonstrate reasonable diligence in the development of the subject conditional water rights in compliance with § 37-92-301, C.R.S. (2007). 5. Names and Addresses of Owners or Reputed Owners of Land Upon Which New Diversion and Storage Structures Will Be Constructed or Upon Which Water Will Be Stored. The water diversion structures, reservoirs and related transportation structures and facilities will be constructed on land owned by U.S. Energy Corp., as well as on land owned by the following entities: A. United States Forest Service, Gunnison National Forest Office, 2250 Highway 50, Delta, CO 81416, B. United States Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office, 2850 Youngfield St., Lakewood, CO 80215. WHEREFORE, U.S. Energy requests that the Court enter a finding that U.S. Energy’s conditional water rights, as described more fully above, shall continue in full force and effect due to U.S. Energy’s demonstration of reasonable diligence in pursuing the perfection of such rights. The Application on file with the Water Court contains a detailed outline of the work performed during the diligence period. GUNNISON COUNTY.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT you have until the last day of September 2008, to file with the Water Clerk, in quadruplicate, a Verified Statement of Opposition setting forth facts as to why a certain application should not be granted or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. A copy of such a Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the applicant or the applicant’s attorney and an affidavit of certificate of such service shall be filed with the Water Clerk, as prescribed by C.R.C.P. Rule 5. (Filing fee: $158.00; Forms may be obtained from the Water Clerk’s Office or on our website at www.courts.state.co.us). DARLEEN CAPPANNOKEEP, Water Clerk, Water Division 4, 1200 N. Grand Ave., Bin A, Montrose, CO 81401
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of August 15, 2008. #081510
—NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING—
CONCERNING A LAND USE CHANGE PERMIT APPLICATION
FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE DECLARATION OF PROTECTIVE COVENANTS OF RIVERLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK
RIVERLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK FILINGS NO. 1 AND NO. 2
HEARING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: The Gunnison County Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will conduct a joint public hearing FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, Crested Butte Town Hall, 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, to hear public comment concerning a land use change application. The applicant is the Riverland Property Owners Association.
PARCEL LOCATION: Riverland Industrial Park, Filing No. 1 and No. 2, south of the Town of Crested Butte.
PROPOSAL: The request is for amendments to the Declaration of Protective Covenants of Riverland Industrial Park Filings No. 1 and No. 2, concerning outside storage restrictions and penalty provisions
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The public is invited to submit verbal or written comments at the hearing, or to submit written comments by FAX (970) 641-8585, or by letter (to the County Planning Department, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D, Gunnison, CO 81230), so long as they are received by 5 p.m. the afternoon before the date of the meeting so that they may be submitted for the public record during the hearing. A copy of the application is available for inspection in the County Planning Department, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D, Gunnison, CO. Additional information may be obtained by calling the Planning Department (970) 641-0360.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Anyone needing special accommodations as determined by the American Disabilities Act may contact the Planning Department prior to the day of the hearing.
/s/ Neal Starkebaum, Assistant Director of Planning
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of August 15, 2008. #081504
–LEGAL–
Town of crested butte
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a public hearing will be held on the 18th day of August, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the Town Offices at 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado on Ordinance No. 13, Series 2008:
Ordinance No. 13, Series 2008 – An Ordinance Changing the Sign Code Regarding Display of Off-Site Open House Real Estate Signs.
The full text of this Ordinance is on file at the Town Offices at 507 Maroon Ave., Crested Butte, Colorado for public reading.
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
/s/ Eileen Hughes, Town Clerk
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of August 15, 2008. #081506
–NOTICE OF A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING–
CONCERNING A LAND USE CHANGE APPLICATION FOR TIMOTHY MICHALEK FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A 3.18 ACRE PARCEL INTO TWO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS
HEARING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners and the Planning Commission on September 19, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in the Crested Butte Town Hall, Town Council Chambers, 507 Maroon Avenue, to hear public comment concerning a land use change permit application for the subdivision of a 3.18-acre parcel into two single-family residential lots.
APPLICANT: The applicant is Timothy Michalek.
PARCEL LOCATION: The parcel on which the land use change is proposed is located approximately eight miles north of the City of Gunnison. The parcel is legally described as 3.18 acres in the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter, Section 33, Township 51 North, Range 1 East, N.M.P.M. The parcel is located at 8218 Highway 135.
PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to subdivide a 3.18-acre parcel into two single-family residential lots. The lots are proposed to be served by individual wells and individual sewage disposal systems. There is an existing residence on the parcel which is proposed to be located on one of the individual subdivision lots, if approved.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The public is invited to submit verbal or written comments at the hearing, or to submit written comments by FAX (970) 641-8585, or by letter (to the County Planning Department, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D, Gunnison, CO 81230), so long as they are received by 5 p.m. the afternoon before the date of the meeting so that they may be submitted for the public record during the hearing. A copy of the application is available in the County Planning Department, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D, Gunnison, CO; additional information may be obtained by calling the Planning Department (970) 641-0360.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Anyone needing special accommodations as determined by the American Disabilities Act may contact the Planning Department prior to the day of the hearing.
/s/ Cathie Pagano, Planner
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of August 15, 2008. #081505
—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
CRESTED BUTTE BOARD OF ZONING
AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
(Rainbow Park)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, which may result in the granting of a vested property right, will be held on August 26, 2008, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Crested Butte Town Hall located at 507 Maroon Ave. in Crested Butte, Colorado for the purpose of considering the following:
The application of the Town of Crested Butte to construct a Pavilion to be located at Rainbow Park.
Additional requirements are: -Architectural approval is required.
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
Published in the Crested Butte News Issue of August 15 and 22, 2008. #081520
–AGENDA–
Monday, August 18,2008 ~ 9:00 a.m.
Mountain Express Transportation Committee
Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall
A) Roll Call.
B) Reading and Approval of the Minutes of July 14, 2008.
C) Transit Manager’s Operational and Financial Report.
D) Unfinished Business.
1) Update on Financial Task Force.
2) Update on New Facility.
3) Update on Lease.
E) New Business.
4) Discussion of Possible Bank Loan.
5) Preliminary Discussion on 2009 Budget
G) Unscheduled Business.
H) Adjournment.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of August 15, 2008. #081513
-Request For Proposal to Bid-
Painting Town owned Buildings
The Town of Crested Butte is requesting bids to paint several Town owned buildings including the Old Town Hall located at 132 Elk Ave, The Old Rock Library located at 507 Maroon, The Depot building located at 716 Elk Ave. and the employee housing duplex located at 812 Teocalli Ave. For specific information contact Scott LeFevre at 349-5338 or scott@crestedbutte-co.gov. Bid proposals may be sent to the Town of Crested Butte, Attention: Scott LeFevre, Box 39 Crested Butte, CO 81224.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of August 15, 2008. #081512
–Agenda–
Work Session
August 25, 20086:00 p.m.
Crested Butte Planning Commission
Council Chambers • Crested Butte Town Hall
6:00- 7:00 Presentation by the Applicants for the Proposed Foothills at Crested Butte Annexation Presenting Three Variations.
7:00 – 7:15 Staff Summary Review of the Three Variations
7:15 – 7:45 Public Comment
7:45 – 8:30 Planning Commission Discussion Regarding Developing a List of Topics for Future Work Sessions Regarding the Proposed Foothills at Crested Butte. Annexation-Discussion Will Be Facilitated by Town Manager Susan Parker.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of August 15, 2008. #081514
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CRESTED BUTTE BOARD OF ZONING
AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
(719 Elk Ave.)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, which may result in the granting of a vested property right, will be held on August 26, 2008, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Crested Butte Town Hall located at 507 Maroon Ave. in Crested Butte, Colorado for the purpose of considering the following:
The application of Glenn Burnham to construct an accessory dwelling to be located at 719 Elk Ave., Block 60, Lots 25-26 in the R2 zone.
Additional requirements are: -Architectural approval is required.
-A Conditional Use for an accessory dwelling in the R2 zone is required.
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
Published in the Crested Butte News Issue of August 15 and 22, 2008. #081521
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 19, 2008 ~ 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERs
MT CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
6:00 PM – Public Hearing- On A Special Events Liquor License Application For Fall Festival Of Chili And Beer – Saturday, September 6, 2008 – Base Area CBMR – Submitted By Crested Butte/Mt Crested Butte Chamber Of Commerce
Call To Order
Roll Call
Approval Of The August 5, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Reports
Correspondence
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion And Possible Consideration – Ordinance No. 2 , Series 2008 – An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Mt Crested Butte, Colorado, Amending Chapter 14, Nuisances, Of The Code Of The Town Of Mt Crested Butte, Colorado, By The Addition Of Article II, Sections 14-11 Through 14-39, Entitled “Undesirable Plant Management And Enforcement.” – Second Reading
Discussion And Possible Consideration – Revisions To Five Year Plan
Update On Planning Process For Recreation Path Extension – Elk Mountains Planning Group, Inc.
Discussion And Possible Consideration – Content For Crested Butte Master Vision Web Site
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion And Possible Consideration – On A Special Events Liquor License Application For Fall Festival Of Chili And Beer – Saturday, September 6, 2008 – Base Area CBMR – Submitted By Crested Butte/Mt Crested Butte Chamber Of Commerce
Discussion And Possible Consideration – Resolution No. 4, Series 2008 – A Resolution Submitting To The Registered Electors Of The Town At A Special Election Held On November 4, 2008 Ballot Issues And Titles Concerning Increases In Town Taxes And Debt And Other Matters, And Authorizing Other Actions Regarding The Conduct Of Such Election
Discussion And Possible Consideration – Resolution No. 5, Series 2008 – A Resolution Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Mt Crested Butte, Colorado, Providing Approval For The Spin-Off Of Time Warner Cable, Inc.
Discussion And Possible Consideration – Request For Usage Of Admissions Tax Marketing Funds For Marketing Program For The Mountain Garden – Lee Renfrow
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURN
If you require any special accommodations in order to attend this meeting, please call the Town Hall at 349-6632 at least 48 hours in advance. Public comment on these agenda items is encouraged.
This preliminary agenda is placed in the newspaper to notify the public of tentative agenda items for the meeting date noted above. The official posting place for the agenda is the bulletin board in the Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall entry. Please refer to that official agenda for actual agenda items for the meeting date noted above.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of August 15, 2008. #081517
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CRESTED BUTTE BOARD OF ZONING
AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
(219 Gothic Ave.)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, which may result in the granting of a vested property right, will be held on August 26, 2008, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Crested Butte Town Hall located at 507 Maroon Ave. in Crested Butte, Colorado for the purpose of considering the following:
The application of Scott Truex to construct an accessory dwelling to be located at 219 Gothic Ave., Block 9, Lots 25-26 in the RIC zone.
Additional requirements are: -Architectural approval is required.
-Conditional Use Permit to allow an accessory dwelling in the RIC zone.
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
Published in the Crested Butte News Issue of August 15 and 22, 2008. #081523
Congressmen Salazar and Udall not pleased with Forest Service
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Rough going for male half of Team CB
Leave it to the ladies to carry the Team Salomon/Crested Butte name to the podium at this year’s Saab Salomon Mountain X race in the Haute Savoie region of the French Alps, July 21-26. Read More »
Files in Denver District Court
High Country Citizens’ Alliance (HCCA) announced this week that it was suing the state of Colorado over its decision to approve a tunnel at the Lucky Jack Mine that could be used to investigate the molybdenum deposit in Mt. Emmons. Read More »
“A lighthouse in the Rockies”
If residents went to hear former mine opponent W. Mitchell’s speech on Tuesday night searching for answers on how to save Mt. Emmons from mining interests, they came away with an answer. It was something like, “Look to yourselves.” Read More »
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