GUNNISON COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING IS HELD AT CITY HALL, 201 WEST VIRGINIA AVENUE GUNNISON, COLORADO; IN THE 2 ND FLOOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS Approximate meeting time: 3 hours TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2019 REGULAR SESSION 5:30 P.M. City of Gunnison Councilmembers gather for a light meal at 5:00 P.M. in Council Chambers. No City Council activity takes place. 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 on 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 and item be removed and discussed separately. Items removed from the consent agenda will then be considered after consideration of the consent agenda. o Approval of the October 22, 2019 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 a 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 o Excuse Councilor Morrison from the October 22, 2019 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. Staff contact: City Clerk Erica Boucher Action Requested of Council: A motion, second and vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented with the following items: Approve the minutes of the October 22, 2019 Regular Session meeting; and Excuse Councilor Morrison from the October 22, 2019 Regular Session meeting. Estimated time: 2 minutes
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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
Approximate meeting time: 3 hours
TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 12, 2019 REGULAR SESSION 5:30 P.M.
City of Gunnison Councilmembers gather for a light meal at 5:00 P.M. in Council Chambers.
No City Council activity takes place.
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 on 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 and item be removed and discussed
separately. Items removed from the consent agenda will then be considered after
consideration of the consent agenda.
o Approval of the October 22, 2019 Regular Session meeting minutes.Background: per City Charter, the City Clerk produces minutes of the Councilactions for all regular and special session meetings. Minutes are approved oramended at the following regular session meetings and become a permanentcity record. If a city councilor was not present at the meeting, they mustabstain in the vote and action on approval of the minutes.Staff contact: City Clerk Erica Boucher
o Excuse Councilor Morrison from the October 22, 2019 RegularSession 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.
Staff contact: City Clerk Erica Boucher
Action Requested of Council: A motion, second and vote to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented with the following items:
Approve the minutes of the October 22, 2019 Regular Session meeting; and
Excuse Councilor Morrison from the October 22, 2019 Regular Session
meeting.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
B. Resolution No. 15, Series 2019: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Gunnison, Colorado, Creating a Senior Center Advisory Committee
Background: There is a recommendation from staff and the Boomers & Beyond to
create a Senior Center Advisory Committee. This would, as proposed, be a City run
advisory committee to provide guidance on senior programs. Based on the
recommendations from Council at the July 23 Regular Session meeting, the group has
revised the resolution to create a Senior Center Advisory Committee.
Staff Contact: Senior Coordinator Elizabeth Gillis
Action Requested of Council: Introduce, read by title only, motion, and vote to pass
and adopt Resolution No. 15, Series 2019.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
C. Appointment of Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) member.
Background: On May 4, 2016, City Council adopted Resolution No. 4, Series 2016,
which established the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The Resolution
states that members are to be appointed by Council and shall serve a period of two
years or until their successors are qualified and appointed. Terms for PRAC run from
the date of appointment through December 31 of the appropriate year. One member of
PRAC whose term was set to expire on December 31, 2018, resigned. One letter of
interest was received for appointment to PRAC. The letter was from Skyeler Smith.
Staff contact: City Clerk Erica Boucher
Action Requested of Council: To consider the appointment of candidate to the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
D. Nuisance and Maintenance of Mobile Homes.
Background: As part of City Council’s Strategic Plan priority regarding livable and
affordable housing, staff had two preliminary discussions with City Council in
November 2018 regarding property maintenance codes. Staff was directed to formulate
a strategy on how the City can work with the private sector to create a proactive
program that is efficient, effective and equitable to address dilapidated structures.
Memo includes plan and costs of program next steps.
Staff contact: Community Development Director Anton Sinkewich
Action Requested of Council: A motion to appropriate $35,000 from the 2020 budget
to initiate a program to address dilapidated structures in Gunnison.
Estimated Time: 15 minutes
E. Ordinance No. 13, Series 2019, First Reading: An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Gunnison, Colorado amending Title 5 General Offenses, Chapter 5.10
General Offenses, Section 5.10.182 of the City of Gunnison Municipal Code.Background: As discussed previously with Council two marijuana bills passed in 2019.
H.B.19-1230 allows for a marijuana hospitality establishment license and a retail
marijuana hospitality and sales establishment license. H.B. 19-1234 allows for home
delivery of marijuana. In reference to both bills, Council’s indication was to not adopt
the provisions allowed in either bill. On review, allowable provisions in both bills are
already addressed in City’s ordinance so limited modifications are needed.
Staff contact: Police Chief Keith Robinson
Action Requested of Council: Introduce, read by title only by the City Attorney,
motion, second, and vote to pass and order to publish Ordinance No. 13, Series
2019 on first reading.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
F. Ordinance No. 14, Series 2019, First Reading: An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Gunnison, Colorado, fixing the amended rates to be charged for water
service within the City of Gunnison, Colorado and amending the rate tables in Section
12.40.020 of the City Code of the City of Gunnison to reflect the new service rates.
Background: Due to ongoing infrastructure needs, rising costs of operations
and projected growth that will place production demands on the system, a 2%
rate increase is required.
Staff contact: Public Works Director David Gardner
Action Requested of Council: Introduce, read by title only by the City Attorney,
motion, second, and vote to pass and order to publish Ordinance No. 14, Series
2019 on first reading.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
G. Ordinance No. 15, Series 2019, First Reading: An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Gunnison, Colorado amending the monthly rates for the sewer service and
the fees charged for recreational vehicle, septic tank, and portable toilet waste treated
by the City of Gunnison.Background: The WWTP Modernization and Energy Efficiency Improvement
Project is estimated to cost $14,210,000 dollars. Due to the State Revolving
Fund requirements and obligations to meet debt service, a cost of services
projection was made. As a result, it is necessary to raise sewer rates 17% to
meet these financial obligations.
Staff contact: Public Works Director David Gardner
Action Requested of Council: Introduce, read by title only by the City Attorney,
motion, second, and vote to pass and order to publish Ordinance No. 15, Series
2019 on first reading.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
H. Ordinance No. 16, Series 2019 First Reading: An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Gunnison, Colorado, setting a tax levy for the City of Gunnison, Colorado.
Background: This ordinance sets the mill levy for the 2019 tax year, for property taxes
to be collected during 2020.
Staff Contact: Ben Cowan, Finance Director
Action Requested of Council: Introduce, read by title only, motion, second and vote to
pass, and order published Ordinance No. 16, Series 2019 on first reading.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
I. Ordinance No. 17, Series 2019 First Reading: An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Gunnison, Colorado adopting and appropriating an Annual Budget.
Background: This ordinance adopts the budget for 2020.
Staff Contact: Ben Cowan, Finance Director
Action Requested of Council: Introduce, read by title only, motion, second and vote to
pass, and order published Ordinance No. 17, Series 2019 on first reading.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
J. Ordinance No. 18, Series 2019 First Reading: An Ordinance of the City of Gunnison,
Colorado, adopting and additional appropriations for the fiscal year ending December
31, 2019.
Background: This ordinance obtains the legal authority to spend the amounts as
approved by the Council that constitute a divergence from the original adopted budget.
Staff contact: Ben Cowan, Finance Director
Action Requested of Council: Introduce, read by title only, motion, second and vote to
pass, and order published Ordinance No. 18, Series 2019 on first reading.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
K. Ordinance No. 19, Series 2019 First Reading: An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Gunnison, Colorado, adopting standards for large generation systems in
Section 12.40.050 of the Gunnison Municipal Code, and establishing a rate for the
electricity consumed and generated
Background: The proposed ordinance allows for and addresses specifics for yet to be
proposed large solar systems.
Staff contact: Finance Director Ben Cowan
Action Requested of Council: Introduce, read by title only, motion, second and vote to
pass, and order published Ordinance No. 19, Series 2019 on first reading.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
V. Reports:
City Attorney Report City Clerk Schedule Update
City Manager Strategic Projects Update and Report
City Councilors with City-related meeting reports; discussion items for future Council
meetings
VI. 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
The Regular Session agenda contains a Consent Agenda. This type of agenda item 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. A Consent
Agenda allows for the meeting to proceed in a more efficient and timely manner. 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.
When a motion is made to approve the Consent Agenda, the Councilor making the motion should,
for the record, include the list of the Consent Agenda items being considered in the vote. Please
let me know if you have any questions regarding the Consent Agenda process.
Thank you,
Erica Boucher
Action Requested of Council:
Motion, second and vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented with the following items:
Approve the minutes of the October 22, 2019 Regular Session meeting; and
Excuse Councilor Morrison from the October 22, 2019 Regular Session meeting.
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To Be Approved: November 12, 2019
October 22, 2019 CITY OF GUNNISON COUNCIL 5:30 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
The City Council Regular Session meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m., by Mayor James Gelwicks
with Councilors Mallory Logan, Jim Miles, and Bob Drexel present along with Western Liaison Liz
Currie, City Attorney Kathy Fogo, Finance Director Ben Cowan, City Clerk Erica Boucher, Public
Works Director David Gardner and Community Development Director Anton Sinkewich. Interim Parks
and Recreation Director Dan Vollendorf and Streets Superintendent Jason Kibler were there. Also in
the audience were representatives from the senior community and a handful of interested citizens.
Councilor Morrison was absent. The press was present. A Council quorum was present.
PUBLIC HEARING 5:30 P.M.
To receive input on the 2020 Proposed Budget.
Mayor Gelwicks called the public hearing to order at 5:31 p.m. on Tuesday October 22, 2019, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 201 West Virginia Avenue in Gunnison, Colorado. Present at the
hearing were Councilors Logan, Miles, and Drexel, Mayor Gelwicks, City Attorney Fogo, Finance
Director Cowan, and City Clerk Erica Boucher.
Mayor Gelwicks stated that the purpose of the public hearing was to receive public input on the 2020
City of Gunnison proposed budget. Mayor Gelwicks asked for proof of publication for the hearing from
the City Clerk who stated that the public hearing had been properly published in the newspaper and
posted on the City’s bulletin boards and website. Mayor Gelwicks asked for staff comments. Finance
Director Cowan stated that staff provided Council with the 2020 proposed budget on October 11, 2019.
Council engaged in a work session with staff on October 15, 2019. By Council receiving the proposed
budget by October 15, both statutory and City of Gunnison Charter requirements were met. He stated
that Council could make changes up to and including adoption of the budget.
Mayor Gelwicks asked for comments from the audience. No one came forward.
Staff confirmed that the City has not received any written comments on the proposed budget.
Councilmembers noted that they have not receive any comments on the budget. Councilor Drexel
referred to the inclusion of an aquatic disinfection system for the pool in Mr. Cowan’s memo. Finance
Director Cowan replied to Council that the disinfection system for the pool is scheduled to be addressed
during tonight’s budget work session.
Hearing no comments from the public, staff or Council, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 5:34
p.m.
Citizen Input:
Skyeler Smith from Western Colorado University’s Club Sports Council came before Council to give
an update. She stated that Club Sports is starting an ultimate Frisbee team and across-fit team. A
fundraiser for the figure skating team will take place on December 13. They are seeking ideas for
additional contacts to be volunteers. The new Outdoor Industry MBA is the first academic program that
is allowed to be a table sponsor at a Red Bull event. The program is attending the Red Bull Rampage
on Friday, October 25. Council thanked her for the information.
Council Action Items:
Budget Work Session. Three main topics were discussed during the budget work session. First, Public
Works Director David Gardner and Finance Director Ben Cowan introduced the need to increase
refuse rates for 2020. The current budget includes a rate increase of 10%. A 10% increase will not result in a long-term sustainable budget, but maintain a path of financial decline. A 24% increase is
recommended to Council in order for the refuse budget to break even. This increase is necessary for the department to become financially stable and accumulate revenue in the coming years to have
funding resources available to replace equipment in the future. A new refuse truck may need to be purchased sooner than originally planned because of the current poor functionality of one truck now.
The City’s refuse truck was specifically built for Gunnison with pick-up arms on the side; therefore,
renting or leasing a truck from another municipality is not an option. Discussion occurred about giving customers the option to receive refuse collection every other week after small refuse cans are replaced
with the medium-size ones. Staff is also preparing to complete an audit of refuse cans in use. Council stated the need for the City to communicate with the public about the need and reasons behind the
24% refuse increase for 2020. Council expressed their commitment to taking care its current infrastructure. Council directed staff to put in a 24% increase in the 2020 proposed budget to
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adequately fund the refuse department and services.
The second item discussed regarding the proposed budget was the purchase of a pool disinfection
system with an oxygen/ozone system for $132,000 to reduce the use of caustic chemicals and provide a healthier pool to guests and employees. This disinfection system was briefly noted in the recent Parks
and Rec survey. Council supported its purchase because it is maintaining and enhancing the functionality and safety of the pool. Interim Parks and Recreation Director Dan Vollendorf shared with
Council that the new system, the Dream System, would be installed in mechanical room and would
take about a week to install.
Grant applications are due October 31, 2019 and Council will be reviewing them around January 24th,
2020.
The third topic regarding the proposed budget was the senior coordinator position. Engaged members of the active senior community from the Community Center put in a request for a full-time senior
coordinator. Finance Director Cowan stated that the proposed budget does not include funding for a full-time senior coordinator. Instead, staff suggested increasing the senior coordinator position’s FTE
from .5 to a nearly three-quarter position and adding two part-time intern positions to provide the seniors with a greater than 1.00 FTE to support and assist their programming. This configuration is
more economical for the City and more sustainable for the Recreation Fund. Sharon Mills told Council that the seniors and the current coordinator, Elizabeth Gillis, support this staffing recommendation,
but will continue to push for a full-time paid senior coordinator.
Approval of October 8, 2019 Regular Session meeting minutes. Councilor Logan moved to
approve the minutes from the October 8, 2019 Regular Session meeting as presented and Councilor
Drexel seconded the motion.
Roll call vote, yes: Logan, Miles, Gelwicks, and Drexel. So carried.
Roll call vote, no: None.
Resolution No. 13, Series 2019: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gunnison, Colorado,
supporting Proposition CC, a measure to allow the state to invest revenue collected beyond current state
limits for state and local transportation projects as well as K-12 education and higher education.
Councilor Drexel introduced Resolution No. 13, Series 2019 and asked that it be read aloud by title only
by the City Attorney. The City Attorney read Resolution No. 13, Series 2019 aloud by title only. Councilor
Drexel moved and Councilor Miles seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 13, Series 2019.
Mayor Gelwicks explained to Council that the Colorado Municipal League (CML) asked municipalities
to support Proposition CC. The Board of Trustees at Western Colorado University has also formally
supported Proposition CC as it would provide additional funding for higher education and transportation,
if passed. Proposition CC does not increase taxes for Coloradoans, but adjusts how the State handles
TABOR refunds.
Roll call vote, yes: Miles, Gelwicks, Drexel, and Logan. So carried.
Roll call vote, no: None. The Mayor stated that Council’s support of Proposition CC is a recommendation. Councilors are free to
vote on the ballot question as they deem personally appropriate.
Resolution No. 14, Series 2019: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gunnison, Colorado,
supporting Proposition DD on the November 5, 2019 election ballot. Councilor Logan introduced Resolution No. 14, Series 2019 and asked that it be read aloud by title only
by the City Attorney. The City Attorney read Resolution No. 14, Series 2019 aloud by title only.
Councilor Logan moved and Councilor Miles seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 14, Series
2019.
Council engaged in discussion about supporting Proposition DD. Councilor Drexel fully supports the
Colorado Water Plan, but does not support funding the Plan by placing a tax on sports betting. Taxing
casinos that accept bets from individuals who place sports bets to partially funding the Water Plan is
misguided. Mayor Gelwicks shared similar reservations as Councilor Drexel, but planned to vote
“yes,” as that vote falls more in line with Council’s overall desires. Additionally, the Mayor thinks
the $130,000 allocated for addressing addiction services is not enough money to assist what could
become an increasing problem for individuals across Colorado. The State shatould continue to
consider other funding sources for the Water Plan, because even the up-to $29 million dollars that
may be generated from sports betting will only be a small contribution to the overall cost of the Plan.
Roll call vote, yes: Gelwicks, Miles, and Logan. Motion carried.
Roll call vote, no: Drexel.
Discussion on Marijuana Regulations. City Clerk Erica Boucher briefly summarized the research
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staff conducted on Council’s request from the September 10, 2019, Regular Session meeting. Topics
included: the current balance of the Marijuana Mitigation Fund; the number of other municipalities
who have an excise tax on marijuana; state-wide and local perspectives; possible amendments to
Chapter 8.50 Marijuana Business Regulations of the Gunnison Municipal Code; and suggested
changes to the Marijuana Buffer Map to disperse the number of retail establishments in the
commercial zone district along West Highway 50 and Highway 135. There is presently $261,090 in
the Marijuana Mitigation fund with $70,000 of that amount set aside for the 2020 grant cycle. The
Marijuana Mitigation funds are used for educational, social and recreational programming as well as
for law enforcement. By the end of 2020, the Mitigation Fund is predicted to close out around
$360,000. Gunnison has 12 retail marijuana licenses in effect (8 retail marijuana establishments, 2
cultivation, and 2 infused products).
Discussion occurred and direction was given to staff on multiple items. On January 1, 2020, updated
medical and retail regulations from the State will go into effect. The Clerk will review and update
Gunnison’s marijuana regulations to ensure that they are in line with the State’s and will amend the
Code reflecting Council’s direction. Council directed staff to administratively review and approve
change of ownership and change of location application licenses. Council also directed staff to
receive signature confirmation from any new owner that they have read, understand, and will follow
state and local regulations regarding all aspects of the Marijuana Code and business industry.
Confirmation of having read, understand and will abide by the state and local liquor regulations will
occur with liquor change of ownership licenses as well. Transfer of ownership and location applicants
may be subject to a public hearing Council if staff discovers issues or concerns with the applicants
or the business. Council always has the authority to bring an applicant before them if there are areas
of concern.
It was suggested that the Marijuana Buffer Map should be drawn along property lines, rather than out
from a center point. The current map has resulted in certain buildings being split between allowed use
and non-allowed use. It was stated that there could be risk in changing the defined boundary lines and
it could have repercussions such as allowing establishments to set up where they were not intended
to exist. Council directed staff to research and put forth suggestions on the buffer map for new retail
marijuana establishments.
A discussion occurred about Findings of F and G from the Gunnison Municipal Code. Findings F
refers to all testimony being considered and Findings G refers to consideration of the needs and
desires of the neighborhood. Both of these are carryovers from liquor licensing. There was a brief
mention of a few options on possible ways to proceed. They were identifying an area a certain specific
distance from the proposed retail establishment as the “neighborhood,” or enhancing public
notification, or removing the petition process. Council expressed concern about the number of
marijuana establishments opening up so close to residential homes and the concentration of them at
the north and west entryways. Staff noted the City is not asking other businesses to go through a
public hearing process. It was restated that retail marijuana establishments are a permitted use in the
commercial zone. Some residents live within or adjacent to commercial zones, which locates them
near a variety of types of commercial businesses, including retail establishments. Residents have
expressed concern about the number of retail marijuana establishments concentrated in the north and
west entryways with Councilors.
It was suggested to staff to research the feasibility of a more standardization public hearing process
for the City’s permitted uses. A public hearing for a permitted use should focus on ways to decrease
impacts on the surrounding area, such as access issues.
After January 1, Colorado Statutes states that a local jurisdiction may schedule a public hearing for
marijuana establishments. The State wants to allow local jurisdictions to regulate marijuana in their
municipalities, as they deem appropriate for their communities.
Council directed staff to look at the buffer map to examine options to increase the distance of
marijuana establishments from residential areas and options to put a defined distance between new
and existing retail marijuana establishments. Council also directed staff to examine ways to
standardize the public hearing process.
The excise tax was originally part of the ballot language when marijuana was approved in 2014 and
the 5% tax is common across multiple municipalities.
Public Works Director David Gardner presented the Public Works department semi-annual
report.
Reports. Council and Staff gave brief reports.
With no further business for the Regular Session Mayor Gelwicks adjourned the Regular Session
Meeting at 7:22 p.m.
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Mayor Attest:
City Clerk
To: City Council
CC: Russ Forrest, City Manager
From: Erica Boucher, City Clerk
Date: November 12, 2019
RE: Excuse Councilor Morrison
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.
Action Requested of Council: A motion to excuse Councilor Morrison from the October
22, 2019 Regular Session meeting.
Date: November 6, 2019
To: City Council; Russ Forrest, City Manager
From: Elizabeth Gillis, Senior Center Coordinator
CC: Erica Boucher, City Clerk; Kathy Fogo, City Attorney; Dan Vollendorf, Recreation
Supervisor
RE: Senior Center development, Boomers & Beyond dissolution, and current proposed City
Please find attached the memo dated July 17, 2019 covering the recent history of the
development of the Gunnison Senior Center, the decision of the Boomers & Beyond non-profit
to dissolve and bequeath their assets to the City of Gunnison, and the development of the current
proposed City Council resolution to establish a “Senior Center Advisory Committee.” Also
attached are:
1. Letter from City Manager Forrest to the Boomers & Beyond Board of Directors
2. Handout from the Boomers & Beyond board to the membership titled “Continuing the
Discussion”
The proposed resolution for the November 12, 2019 City Council meeting, a resolution to
recognize the agreements made between the City and Boomers & Beyond over many months and
to establish a new Senior Center Advisory Committee, has been vetted at length. Those who
have been involved in this vetting includes: Boomers & Beyond board and general members,
Young At Heart board members and attendees, community members attending open input
sessions, City staff, and City Council. This version of the resolution represents changes to a
previous resolution presented to City Council on July 23, 2019. These changes were requested by
City Council.
The changes are:
1. A stipulation that the Senior Center Advisory Committee (SCAC) work collaboratively
with the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) in order that SCAC
considerations be incorporated into the PRAC planning process.
2. A stipulation that the SCAC work directly with the PRAC on recommendations for
budget requests.
3. A clarification that after the first SCAC is appointed, subsequent appointees will be
chosen from those eligible for Senior Center membership from the community at large,
and without any particular other group membership.
4. A clarification that the Senior Center Coordinator also act as staff to the SCAC, working
with the chair and vice chair to schedule meetings, draft agendas, record and distribute
meeting minutes, etc.
The Boomers & Beyond board of directors supports this version of the resolution.
Action Requested of Council: Introduce, read by title only, motion, and vote to pass and adopt
Resolution No. 15, Series 2019.
RESOLUTION NO. 15
SERIES 2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUNNISON,
COLORADO, CREATING A SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, two senior programming organizations, Young at Heart and Boomers &
Beyond, have operated programs and planning for the senior center portion of the Gunnison
Recreation Center; and
WHEREAS, Boomers & Beyond has indicated a desire for the City to take over the
assets and programming of Boomers & Beyond; and
WHEREAS, in connection with such transition from Boomers & Beyond, the City
Council of the City of Gunnison, Colorado, desires to establish a Senior Center Advisory
Committee to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council regarding the Gunnison Senior
Center programs, planning, projects, and budget formulation and to work collaboratively with
the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee to incorporate Senior Center considerations, into
the overall Parks & Recreation planning; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the structure, power, and duties of
such committee as set forth below is appropriate and will serve the purposes intended by the
creation of such committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GUNNISON, COLORADO:
1. That a Senior Center Advisory Committee (“Committee”) is hereby created.
2. That the Committee shall have the following powers and duties:
a. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to senior center
programs and services.
b. Consider the annual budget, including rates for membership, for the senior center
during its initial set-up, work directly with the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
on budget requests, and make recommendations with respect thereto to the City Council
and City Manager.
c. Advise in the planning of senior center programs, promote and stimulate public interest
for such programs, and solicit the cooperation of city, county and other public and
private agencies interested in such programs.
d. Recommend proposals for the development of the senior center, subject to the terms
of the Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan and the rights and powers of the
City Council.
e. Serve as a sounding board and main support for the development of grants benefitting
the senior center, and ideas regarding its facilities, including amenities, artwork,
information centers, furniture, games, as well as infrastructure (doors, space, etc.).
f. Encourage individuals and citizen groups to provide funding, property, and
participation for the development and operation of senior center programs, with
particular attention to strategies that strengthen increased senior participation, grant
proposals and community partnerships.
g. Have fiduciary responsibility for and direct the use of, any remaining funds deposited
into a dedicated City account from Boomers & Beyond.
3. The Committee shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by City Council. All
members shall be eligible for Senior Center membership and other senior programs offered
by the Gunnison Community Recreation Center (age 55 and up). The first Committee shall
be solicited from the groups below. Future committees will be appointed from the
community at large who are eligible for Senior Center membership.
a. Former members of the Boomers & Beyond organization, including participants in
activities such as Book Club, Bridge, Mahjong, Dominoes, hiking, and potlucks;
b. Regular attendees of the Young At Heart lunch program;
c. Regular players of Gunnison Pickleball;
d. Retired employees of Western Colorado University;
e. Members-at-large who reside in the Gunnison Valley at least half-time and have
demonstrated active involvement in Senior Center activities when in the Gunnison
Valley.
4. The Committee will select a chair and vice-chair, and shall set such rules and procedures
as determined by the Committee.
5. The City Council’s selection process should ensure that the Committee is comprised of a
diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Members must have resided in the Gunnison
Valley at least half-time and for a period of two years prior to appointment.
6. The first Committee appointed by City Council shall have a varied set of terms in order to
establish a staggered turnover of membership. Three (3) Committee appointees will be
asked to serve 3 years and four appointees will be asked to serve 2 years. Following the
appointment of the first Committee, Committee members shall serve for a period of two
years, or until their successors are qualified and appointed. A term runs from the date of
appointment through December 31 of the appropriate year. Should a vacancy occur,
Council shall appoint a successor to serve the balance of the term vacated by a Committee
member.
7. The Senior Center Coordinator (“Coordinator”) shall provide professional services to
administer, plan, and implement programming for the Senior Center, as well as staff the
Committee, work with the chair and vice chair to schedule meetings, record and distribute
meeting minutes, etc. Members of the Committee may meet with the Coordinator to discuss
any related matter during formal Committee meetings or such other times convenient to
the member and the Coordinator. The Committee shall not engage in any day-to-day
decisions or actions affecting the Senior Center, the Parks & Recreation department, or the
Coordinator’s role with the City.
8. Meetings of the Committee shall be set at such time and place desired by the Committee
and held at least quarterly. Additionally, the Committee must schedule at least one joint
meeting with the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee during the City’s budget
development season (July – August) to address senior programming and budgetary requests
to be incorporated into the Recreation Department’s budget request.
INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED AND ADOPTED at the Regular Session meeting of the
City Council of the City of Gunnison, Colorado on the 12th day of November 2019.
Jim Gelwicks, Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Erica Boucher, City Clerk
JIM GELWICKS (All recommended changes are in caps)
SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS
TO SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:
ONLY § with CHANGES changes are shown:
[Reason: Seniors should have explicit authority to advise on the nature of facilities available, for
example] walking area or pickleball.]
2. That the Committee shall have the following powers and duties:
a. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to senior center
FACILITIES, programs and services.
[While representation of various senior interest groups by seniors is essential, we do not want to
exclude new residents or senior health and activity specialists who are ineligible for “senior
programs” nor create unnecessary vacancies by overly specific requirements. While non city
residents should be included, they should not constitute a majority in setting City of Gunnison
spending priorities.]
3. The Committee shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by City Council. ALL CITY
OF GUNNISON AND LOWER GUNNISON COUNTY RESIDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO
SERVE. NO MORE THAN TWO COMMITTEE MEMBERS MAY RESIDE OUTSIDE THE
CITY LIMITS. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS SHOULD ENSURE THE COMMITTEE
REPRESENTS DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES. PREFERENCE SHALL
BE CONSIDERED FOR APPLICANTS FOR THE COMMITTEE ARE eligible for Senior
Center membership and other senior programs offered by the Gunnison Community Recreation
Center. The first FOR INITIAL Committee APPOINTMENTS, shall be solicited MEMBERS
from the following groups SHALL BE CONTACTED AND ENCOURAGED TO APPLY:
a. Former members of the Boomers & Beyond organization, including participants in activities
such as Book Club, Bridge, Mahjong, Dominoes, hiking, and potlucks;
b. Regular attendees of the Young At Heart lunch program;
c. Regular players of Gunnison Pickleball;
d. Retired employees of Western Colorado University;
e. Member-at-large who IS REGISTERED TO VOTE IN GUNNISON COUNTY AND reside in
the Gunnison Valley at least half-time and have demonstrated active involvement in Senior
Center activities when in the Gunnison Valley.
4. FOUR MEMBERS SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM. The Committee will select a
chair and vice-chair, and shall set such rules and procedures as determined by the Committee.
5. The City Council’s selection process should ensure that the Committee is comprised of a
diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Members must have resided in the Gunnison Valley at
least half-time and for a period of two years prior to appointment.
[If we are interested in attracting part time residents, it will be easier for appropriate applicants to
apply during May rather than December.]
6. 5. The first Committee appointed by City Council shall have a varied set of terms in order to
establish a staggered turnover of membership. Three (3) Committee appointees will be asked to
serve 3 years and four appointees will be asked to serve 2 years. Following the appointment of
the first Committee, Committee members shall serve for a period of two years, or until their
successors are qualified and appointed. A term runs from the date of appointment through
December MAY 31 of the appropriate year. Should a vacancy occur, Council shall appoint a
successor to serve the balance of the term vacated by a Committee member.
Date: July 17, 2019
To: Jim Gelwicks, Mayor; Russ Forrest, City Manager
From: Elizabeth Gillis, Senior Center Coordinator
CC: Dan Ampietro, Director, Parks & Recreation; Dan Vollendorf, Recreation Supervisor
RE: Timeline of Senior Center development, Boomers & Beyond dissolution, and current proposed City
Council resolution
In May 2018, the Boomers & Beyond organization presented to City Council their three (3) top goals for
the next couple of years:
- Gain full access to the Senior Center for Gunnison Valley seniors.
- Increase their membership in order to include more seniors in healthy living activities.
- Obtain a full-time coordinator for the Senior Center.
By Fall 2018, there was a new agreement for increased use of the Senior Center during the work week
(Monday – Friday), coordinated by the SC Coordinator. In January 2019, when the Coordinator position
was raised to half-time, many of the activities previously organized and staffed by Boomers board
members was being done by the Coordinator. At the same time, the Boomers’ non-profit liability
insurance became so expensive and complicated as to question why they were operating as a separate
entity from a city-run Senior Center. Additionally, four board members’ terms were ending, yet only 1
current Boomers member volunteered to become a new board member. By February 2019, the
Boomers board began discussions with the City Manager, the Parks & Rec Director, the Recreation
Supervisor, and the Senior Center Coordinator about the possibility of dissolving and supporting a city-
run Senior Center with an oversight Senior Center Advisory Committee.
In March 2019, the membership of Boomers & Beyond voted to support the board in this decision, but
to wait until commitments could be made by the City about the Senior Center. Two more meetings were
held between the Boomers board and City staff resulting in a vote by the board to dissolve as a non-
profit. The membership then voted to support this decision in June 2019. The agreements that made
this decision possible are attached in the following documents:
1. Letter from City Manager Forrest to the Boomers & Beyond Board of Directors
2. Handout from the Boomers & Beyond board to the membership titled “Continuing the
Discussion”
A proposed resolution to recognize the agreements made between the City and Boomers & Beyond, and
to establish a new Senior Center Advisory Committee, has been vetted at length with Boomers board
members, seniors attending open input sessions at the Senior Center, and city staff (see attached).
Assuming that this resolution meets with City Council approval, the Boomers board has requested that
they be notified in advance when it will be discussed and voted on at a City Council meeting.
OLD VERSION
RESOLUTION NO.
SERIES
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUNNISON,
COLORADO, CREATING A SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, two senior programming organizations, Young at Heart and Boomers &
Beyond, have operated programs and planning for the senior center portion of the Gunnison
Recreation Center; and
WHEREAS, Boomers & Beyond has indicated a desire for the City to take over the
assets and programming of Boomers & Beyond; and
WHEREAS, in connection with such transition from Boomers & Beyond, the City
Council of the City of Gunnison, Colorado, desires to establish a Senior Center Advisory
Committee to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council regarding the Gunnison Senior
Center programs, planning, projects, and budget formulation and to work collaboratively with
the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee to incorporate Senior Center considerations, into
the overall Parks & Recreation planning; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the structure, power, and duties of
such committee as set forth below is appropriate and will serve the purposes intended by the
creation of such committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GUNNISON, COLORADO:
1. That a Senior Center Advisory Committee (“Committee”) is hereby created.
2. That the Committee shall have the following powers and duties:
a. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to senior center
programs and services.
b. Consider the annual budget, including rates for membership, for the senior center
during its initial set-up, work directly with the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
on budget requests, and make recommendations with respect thereto to the City Council
and City Manager.
c. Advise in the planning of senior center programs, promote and stimulate public interest
for such programs, and solicit the cooperation of city, county and other public and
private agencies interested in such programs.
d. Recommend proposals for the development of the senior center, subject to the terms
of the Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan and the rights and powers of the
City Council.
e. Serve as a sounding board and main support for the development of grants benefitting
the senior center, and ideas regarding its facilities, including amenities, artwork,
information centers, furniture, games, as well as infrastructure (doors, space, etc.).
f. Encourage individuals and citizen groups to provide funding, property, and
participation for the development and operation of senior center programs, with
particular attention to strategies that strengthen increased senior participation, grant
proposals and community partnerships.
g. Have fiduciary responsibility for and direct the use of, any remaining funds deposited
into a dedicated City account from Boomers & Beyond.
3. The Committee shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by City Council. All
members shall be eligible for Senior Center membership and other senior programs offered
by the Gunnison Community Recreation Center (age 55 and up). The first Committee shall
be solicited from the groups below. Future committees will be appointed from the
community at large who are eligible for Senior Center membership.
a. Former members of the Boomers & Beyond organization, including participants in
activities such as Book Club, Bridge, Mahjong, Dominoes, hiking, and potlucks;
b. Regular attendees of the Young At Heart lunch program;
c. Regular players of Gunnison Pickleball;
d. Retired employees of Western Colorado University;
e. Members-at-large who reside in the Gunnison Valley at least half-time and have
demonstrated active involvement in Senior Center activities when in the Gunnison
Valley.
4. The Committee will select a chair and vice-chair, and shall set such rules and procedures
as determined by the Committee.
5. The City Council’s selection process should ensure that the Committee is comprised of a
diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Members must have resided in the Gunnison
Valley at least half-time and for a period of two years prior to appointment.
6. The first Committee appointed by City Council shall have a varied set of terms in order to
establish a staggered turnover of membership. Three (3) Committee appointees will be
asked to serve 3 years and four appointees will be asked to serve 2 years. Following the
appointment of the first Committee, Committee members shall serve for a period of two
years, or until their successors are qualified and appointed. A term runs from the date of
appointment through December 31 of the appropriate year. Should a vacancy occur,
Council shall appoint a successor to serve the balance of the term vacated by a Committee
member.
7. The Senior Center Coordinator (“Coordinator”) shall provide professional services to
administer, plan, and implement programming for the Senior Center, as well as staff the
Committee, work with the chair and vice chair to schedule meetings, draft agendas, record
and distribute meeting minutes, etc.. Members of the Committee may meet with the
Coordinator to discuss any related matter during formal Committee meetings or such other
times convenient to the member and the Coordinator. The Committee shall not engage in
any day-to-day decisions or actions affecting the Senior Center, the Parks & Recreation
department, or the Coordinator’s role with the City.
8. Meetings of the Committee shall be set at such time and place desired by the Committee
and held at least quarterly. Additionally, the Committee must schedule at least one joint
meeting with the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee during the City’s budget
development season (July – August) to address senior programming and budgetary requests
to be incorporated into the Recreation Department’s budget request.
INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Gunnison, Colorado on the day of 20…….
Jim Gelwicks, Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Erica Boucher, City Clerk
Continuing the Discussion at the Social Hour Wed. June 19th 5:30 pm
We have met with the city three times since the last membership meeting and have the following to report.
What expectation can we have that the City will continue to support/fund the Senior Program Coordinator position moving forward and potentially moving to full time Coordinator?
Answer: The city council has made the commitment to increase the position from ¼ to ½ time and there does not seem to be any inclination to move backward on this issue. Russ Forrest is aware of the complexity of the job. There is also an awareness that the city has many financial demands and is in the process of prioritizing needs. This means that the senior community, as a whole, must continue to advocate for services needed through this budget season.
As we make this transition from Boomers & Beyond to fully functioning Senior Center what will be the insurance coverage?
o The city will work with their insurance company to cover volunteer leaders when leading activities outside of the Senior Center. When in the Senior Center/Rec Center volunteer leaders will be covered by the city.
o Participants will sign waivers/release for B&B activities until transition is complete, after that participants will sign city waivers.
What will be the organizational structure to direct the Senior Center? o The city will create an advisory council to assist the SPC.
A draft is available to present to the city as soon as Boomers & Beyond dissolve and the Senior Center officially becomes the city’s responsibility which outlines the duties of the council.
An announcement will be sent out asking for people to apply to be on the city senior advisory council.
The board will be chosen by the city council from the pool of applicants.
The Senior Program Coordinator will work with the advisory council as it completes its responsibilities.
A volunteer program will be re-established. Volunteers that work for the SC at least 12 hours per month will receive a free SC membership. This would include things like staffing the room when no SC staff are present, assisting with potlucks, hike leaders, activity leaders, event leaders, admin help, etc.
How will the finances be taken care of? o B&B will retain enough funds to create a tribute center for those who
developed and contributed to the SC.
o Present members of B&B will receive SC membership paid either by B&B to the city or through Silver Sneakers membership from the time of transition until December 2020.
o A celebration of the success of B&B and hopes for the future of the SC will be held.
o A designated fund will be created by the city into which monies from B&B bank account will be deposited. Those monies will be restricted for specific purpose set up by the Senior Center Advisory Board.
o For January – December 2020 of SC operation, memberships will be $25/person and $45/couple. The Senior Center Advisory committee will determine membership costs after that.
Will there be direct access to the Senior Center?
The city has obtained a bid to have a secure card system installed at the entrance to the Senior Center at the cost of approximately $2400.
o The B&B board voted to pay for ½ of $2400. o The system will be installed as soon as possible, most likely by the end of the
summer. o SC members will receive a card that will open the door to what is now the
B&B room. There will probably also be a sign-in by card or sign-in sheet once in the door.
o Memberships will be good for one year from the time they are paid.
At present the intent is that the Senior Center will be comprised of both the B&B and the Young at Heart rooms. There will be different guidelines for the use of these rooms based on the needs of the Community Center and procedures already established. Membership social to be held Wednesday June 19 at 5:30 for the purpose of discussion of dissolving B&B and voting on moving forward with the Senior Center. Thanks for taking the time to read this and be part of the decision making process. We can’t do it without you. Boomers & Beyond Board of Directors Rogene McKiernan, chairperson Fran Wickenhauser, vice chairperson Sharon Mill, secretary/treasurer Don Crosby Jim Gazzoli Kate Meyer Kathy Seitz Bill Wegert Jo Ann Stone
To: City Council
From: Parks and Recreation Date: November 12th, 2019
Re: Appointment of Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) member __________________________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND
On May 4, 2016, City Council adopted Resolution No. 4, Series 2016, which established the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Committee. The Resolution states that members are to be appointed by Council and shall
serve a period of two years or until their successors are qualified and appointed. Terms for PRAC run from the
date of appointment through December 31 of the appropriate year.
In October 2019, PRAC member, Stacy Harbaugh resigned. Her term was to expire on December 31, 2019. The
City Clerk’s office advertised this opening in the Gunnison Country Times for two weeks (10.03.19 and
10.17.19) and in The Shopper for two weeks (10.07.19 and 10.23.19). The opening was also advertised on the
City’s webpage and social media pages. One letter of interest was received. The letter of interested is from
Skyeler Smith and is included in the packet.
Action Requested of Council: To consider the appointment of candidate to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee.
From: Skyeler SmithTo: Erica BoucherSubject: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee LetterDate: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 11:47:38 AM
Dear Erica,
I wanted to formally introduce myself and tell you a little bit about me and my interest in theParks and Recreation Advisory Committee. I am a senior at Western Colorado University andmajoring in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Marketing and Finance with a minorin Psychology. I'm from Greeley, CO where I spent a lot of time working for the City of GreeleyParks and Rec program.
I've been involved with figure skating for 14 years and have transitioned from participating incity group classes, to private lessons and competitions, to volunteer coaching,to group/private coaching throughout the Gunnison Valley and starting a skate club atWestern. I have been passionate about growing the skating program in Gunnison and CrestedButte since I arrived in 2016.
I currently sit on Western’s Club Sports council as the VP of External affairs. We represent allclub sport teams at Western including hockey, rugby, basketball, volleyball, baseball, figureskating, boxing, and soccer. We focus on creating healthy, active communities on campus, andI’ve personally felt more motivated to connect our program with the city. The connections Ihave made through Gunnison’s community have majorly contributed to my success,involvement, and love for the valley, and I hope to bridge the gap between more Westernstudents and influential individuals in Gunnison.
It would be a great pleasure to sit on this committee, as I believe I would contribute new andvaluable ideas along with a Western student’s perspective. Please reach out if you have anyadditional questions. I look forward to hearing from you!
fire/life safety features, possible asbestos containing materials, etc. in order to determine if
there is potential for renovation or if the structures are beyond rehabilitation and need to be
demolished.
2. Make available, a one-time monetary incentive of up to $400 per structure that the property
owner would have to use to help cover the cost of voluntarily hiring an inspection and testing
for asbestos.
3. Offer a $1,000 rebate for the successful, voluntary renovation or demolition and replacement
of each structure.
Asbestos Testing/Remediation
Asbestos inspection, sample gathering and testing of materials needs to be performed by a certified
asbestos inspector and approved testing facilities. The cost of this service for mobile homes and
similar residential structures is typically between $300-$700. This cost could be less if there was a
multi-unit inspection effort organized in the same area.
Asbestos can be found in a variety of building materials including, but not limited to:
o Buildings constructed before 1990.
o Textured paint, sheetrock, popcorn ceilings.
o Roofing and siding materials.
o Insulation, especially in older structures. Notably, attic insulation containing
vermiculite.
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o Artificial fireplace fixtures and logs.
o Protective material on walls and floors near stoves and furnaces.
o Floor and wall tiles.
o Pipe coatings and insulations.
o Furnace door and pipe gaskets.
Renovation
Renovation of the existing structures should be promoted where feasible. Renovation often allows
for the asbestos containing materials (ACM) if present, to remain intact and be encapsulated or
covered in place. This reduces the potential for the ACM to become airborne(friable) and toxic. If the
structures can be saved, reused, or repurposed, it is inevitably a more cost effective and
environmentally conscious proposition.
Demolition
When renovation isn’t an option and demolition of a structure is necessary, there are certain
procedures and best practices that need to be adhered to:
o Asbestos inspection and testing.
o Applying for and obtaining a State issued demolition permit.
o Asbestos abatement either by the homeowner, a general contractor or an abatement
professional. Who can perform the abatement depends on the amount of ACM being
removed and are referred to as “trigger levels”.
o Removal of all appliances and other items that need to be separated for landfill disposal
or recycling.
o Demolition, removal and disposal of the remaining structure.
o Site restoration.
Based on a verbal quote from a local demolition and excavation company, the estimated cost for
disposal of an individual, single-wide mobile home would be anywhere from $3,000-$4,000. This
cost could be less if there was a multi-unit demolition effort organized in the same area. The estimate
included testing for asbestos and State demolition permit fees, but not for the actual abatement of
asbestos if present in the home.
The cost for removal of asbestos containing materials from a structure can range from very little
expense to several thousand dollars. This all depends on the amount that is being removed and if it
can be done by the building owner, a contractor, or if it needs to be removed by a certified asbestos
abatement company. According to an asbestos abatement company out of Grand Junction, the typical
mobile home can cost between $5,000-$8,000 for proper removal and disposal of asbestos laden
materials depending on the amounts present.
Notice of Abatement The City has adopted codes that are designed to ensure structures and properties are maintained by
their owners in a safe, sanitary and habitable condition. If a structure is determined to be
uninhabitable, unsafe or an attractive nuisance and the property owner is unwilling or unable to
properly renovate or demolish and dispose of the structure; the City has the authority to enforce the
provisions of the Property Maintenance and Nuisance codes by Notice and Order or Notice to Abate.
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These notices document a specified remedial action and timeframe to complete. If the remedial action
is not completed and verified within the specified timeframe, the issue then moves into municipal
court proceedings. Fines or other corrective directives from the court can be issued to ensure that the
remedial action is completed. The final resort is for the City to perform the remedial actions to abate
the offending situation. Thereafter, the City pursues reimbursement, which is typically through a lien
on the property.
Conclusion Approximately thirty (30) residential structures in the City have been identified as being dilapidated,
vacant, or should be vacant. Approximately twenty-five (25) of these structures are mobile homes. In
order to entice property owners to take the first step towards neighborhood revitalization, the City
could consider funding a $35,000 incentive program promoting the inspection and testing for asbestos
and ultimately the renovation or replacement of the identified structures to create additional housing.
Table Summarizing the Proposed Budget:
Cost Quantity Sum
Asbestos Testing $400.00 25 $10,000.00
Rebate for Remodel or Demolition
(Paid only when new or remodeled
unit is verified). $1,000.00 25 $25,000.00
$35,000.00
The goal is to create a positive, informative and cooperative relationship between the City and the
property owners of the identified structures so that the enforcement actions specified above can be
avoided. The steps and suggestions mentioned, could be a way for the City to begin working towards
an efficient, equitable, and effective plan to tackle this complex and challenging task.
Action Requested of Council: A motion to appropriate $35,000 from the 2020 budget to initiate a
program to address dilapidated structures in Gunnison.
Memorandum
To: City Council
From: Keith Robinson
Date: November 6, 2019
Subject: Marijuana Ordinance update
As discussed previously with Council two bills passed in 2019 allowing municipalities to
add two new marijuana licensed type facilities, H.B.1230 and allowing for home delivery
of marijuana and H.B.1234. In reference to both bills, Council’s indication was to not
adopt the provisions allowed in either bill. On review, allowable provisions in both bills
are already addressed in City’s ordinance so limited modifications are needed. The
change to the ordinance is highlighted in red.
Reference H.B.1230 would allow for two new retail marijuana establishments that would
allow the on premise use of marijuana; Marijuana Hospitality Establishment or Retail
Marijuana Hospitality and Sales Establishment. As reflected below licensed commercial
marijuana establishments are already prohibited from allowing on premise consumption
as well as having marijuana product that indicates it has been used or partially used. For
additional clarification, I would request that the Land Development Code list both license
types as prohibited uses in all development zones in the City.
5.10.185 Unlawful acts related to licensed commercial marijuana
establishments.
K. It is unlawful for a person to consume marijuana or products
containing marijuana or marijuana concentrate in a licensed marijuana
establishment, and it is unlawful for a marijuana licensee to allow
marijuana or products containing marijuana or marijuana concentrate to be
consumed upon its licensed premises.
L. It is unlawful to have on any licensed premises any marijuana,
marijuana products, or marijuana paraphernalia that shows evidence of
marijuana usage or marijuana products having been consumed or partially
consumed.
The final concern associated with Marijuana Hospitality Establishments was that they
could be a mobile establishment, such as a bus or RV. By prohibiting the issuance of a
Marijuana Hospitality Establishment License the language exempting a vehicle does not
apply and use inside a vehicle remains a prohibited use as being in public view.
5.10.181 Public use of marijuana.
A. No person shall openly or publicly consume or use marijuana.
Reference H.B. 1234, concerning a licensed medical marijuana or recreation marijuana
business providing delivery service to a private residence. Municipal ordinance already
prohibits the sale, transfer and distribution of marijuana by licensed establishments to on
premise. At the suggestion of the City Attorney, language is suggested to clarify that the
prohibition on home delivery applies to business whether licensed by the City of
Gunnison or elsewhere.
Further action will be needed in the Land Development Code to list Marijuana Hospitality
Establishment or Retail Marijuana Hospitality and Sales Establishment Licenses as
prohibited in all development zones, for added clarification.
Ordinance #13, Series 2019 is provided for council review and consideration.
Action Requested of Council: Introduce, read by title only by the City Attorney, motion,
second, and vote to pass and order to publish Ordinance No. 13, Series 2019 on first
reading.
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ORDINANCE NO. 13
SERIES 2019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUNNISON,
COLORADO AMENDING TITLE 5 GENERAL OFFENSES, CHAPTER 5.10 GENERAL
OFFENSES, SECTION 5.10.182 OF THE CITY OF GUNNISON MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Gunnison Municipal Code, Chapter 5.10, Section 5.10.182,
defines when transfer or sale of medical or retail marijuana is a violation of the Code; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado legislature passed HB 19-1234, which makes it lawful, unless
prohibited by a municipality, for home delivery of marijuana and marijuana products; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that home delivery of marijuana and
marijuana products both from within and from outside the City limits, should be prohibited.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUNNISON,
COLORADO, ORDAINS THAT:
Section 1. City of Gunnison Municipal Code, Title 5, General Offenses, Chapter 5.10,
General Offenses, Section 5.10.182 Unlicensed transfer, sale or purchase of marijuana, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
5.10.182 Unlicensed transfer, sale or purchase of marijuana
A. No person shall transfer, sell, trade, exchange, or give, with or without
remuneration, any amount of marijuana to a person under the age of 21.
B. No person under the age of 21 may obtain marijuana by any means, with or without
remuneration.
C. No person shall transfer, sell, trade, or exchange, with remuneration, any amount
of marijuana to a person 21 years of age and older without a valid marijuana
establishment license issued by the City of Gunnison. Home delivery by any
marijuana establishment, whether licensed within the City, or outside the City, is
prohibited.
D. No person shall give, without remuneration, more than one ounce of marijuana to
a person 21 years of age and older.
E. No person 21 years of age or older may obtain more than one ounce of marijuana,
with or without remuneration.
F. Restrictions placed on transferring, exchanging or giving of marijuana does not
apply to persons who are in compliance with the Colorado Revised Statutes
pertaining to medical marijuana.
G. The transfer, sale, trade, or exchange of marijuana in violation of this section is a
misdemeanor. Obtaining marijuana in violation of this section is a petty offense.
Section 2. If any section of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or the constitutionality of the
remaining portions of the ordinance. The City Council of the City of Gunnison hereby declares
that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section thereof, irrespective of the fact that
any one or more sections be declared unconstitutional.
INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 12th day of
November, 2019, on first reading, and introduced, read, and adopted on second and final reading
this 19th day of November, 2019.
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____________________________________
Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
Published by title only
Gunnison Country Times Newspaper
on November 14, 2019.
Memorandum
To: City Council
From: David Gardner
Date: 11/07/19
Re: Sewer and Water Utility Rate Increases for 2020
Staff is proposing increases to sewer and water rates beginning January 1, 2020
The purpose of this memo is to request the following from City Council:
1. A motion, a second, and vote to pass and order published Ordinance No. 14, Series 2019 on first reading. (Water)
2. A motion, a second, and vote to pass and order published Ordinance No. 15, Series 2019 on first reading. (Sewer)
Water Background:
There are large capital expenditures needed to upgrade and maintain aging infrastructure in order to provide reliable service. Previous projections from a 2018 cost of service study had forecasted deficits to 2023. Rate increases will help bridge the deficits between revenues and expenditures in order to build reserves to meet unexpected expenses in the future. Examples of expenditures include the rehabilitation of existing wells, new wells for West Gunnison and possibly Gunnison Rising, needed equipment, and other infrastructure improvements needed in maintain serve anticipated new developments and growth. Staff if proposing a 2% across the board rate increase. A cost of service should be conducted for adjusted rates beyond 2020. Sewer Background:
In accordance with a Preliminary Needs Assessment Report on the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), multiple upgrades to modernize and create energy efficiencies to the municipal plant are underway. As a result, a total cost of $14.210 million dollars will be needed. The City has utilized the State’s Revolving Loan Program by qualifying for a 1.69%, 20 year low interest loan coupled with the State’s Green Project Reserve Program in the amount of $3 million at 0.5% interest to partially finance the project. Additionally, the City has received a State Planning grant for $10K, a D&E Grant for $300K and a DOLA Tier 1 Grant for $1 million to offset long-term costs to the City. In anticipation of debt, rates will need to be increased based on 20-year projections. Based on projections, a seventeen (17%) percent increase will be needed.
In addition, a utility infrastructure assessment has identified “bottlenecks” in the collection system. In order to be poised for growth, increases in line capacities are needed over the next five (5) years. Other large ongoing projects include an Inflow & Infiltration (I&I) study and repair. This ongoing program is required by CDPHE.
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Recommendation:
Water Rates: Monthly Service Charges for all Customers based on Size of Water Meter:
Current 2019 Proposed 2020
5/8" Meter $ 11.77/month $12.01/month 3/4" Meter $ 11.77/month $12.01/month 1" Meter $ 11.77/month $12.01/month 1½" Meter $ 18.19/month $18.55/month 2" Meter $ 20.33/month $20.74/month 3" Meter $ 60.99/month $62.21/month 4" Meter $ 82.39/month $84.04/month
Usage Charge:
First 5,000 gallons/month $1.80/1,000 gallons $1.84/1,000 gallons Next 10,000 gallons/month $1.96/1,000 gallons $2.00/1,000 gallons Over 15,000 gallons/month $2.01/1,000 gallons $2.05/1,000 gallons
of water used as of water used as determined by determined by water meter water meter
Septic Tank and $32.47/load plus $37.99/load plus Portable Toilet Waste $ 0.18477/gallon $0.21583/gallon
Sewer Districts Per Gallon Per Gallon Gunnison County: Dos Rios $0.00295 $0.00345 North Valley $0.00312 $0.00365 Tomichi Village $0.00312 $0.00365
Note: County rates are billed according to City of Gunnison Residential Rate. Dos Rios is billed at a lower rate due to County run collection system.
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Water Future: As capital improvements are completed and other infrastructure costs known, a new cost of service study may be necessary beginning in 2020 in order to set new water rates in the future.
Sewer Future: As staff, Tetra Tech and the CMAR continue with the development of plans, grant submissions and SRF requirements, staff will return to Council to update council on costs and other factors that affect the upgrade project at the WWTP. Once final costs are known, lending agencies will require a long-term rate structure to support repayment of debt incurred with the project.
Actions Requested of Council: A motion, a second, and vote to pass and order published Ordinance No. 14, Series 2019 and Ordinance No. 15, Series 2019 on first readings.
ORDINANCE NO. 14
SERIES 2019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUNNISON,
COLORADO FIXING THE AMENDED RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR WATER
SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF GUNNISON, COLORADO AND AMENDING THE
RATE TABLES IN SECTION 12.40.020 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF
GUNNISON TO REFLECT THE NEW SERVICE RATES
WHEREAS, Section 9.2 of the City of Gunnison Municipal Home Rule Charter requires
that the City Council set rates for municipal utility service by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Section 9.2 of the City of Gunnison Municipal Home Rule Charter requires
that said rates be at least sufficient to pay the costs of operation and maintenance of the City’s
utilities, interest and principal of all bonds payable from the revenue thereof, and to replace,
when necessary, obsolete components thereof; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the current water service rates and has
determined that it is necessary to increase the municipal water service rates;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUNNISON,
COLORADO, ORDAINS THAT:
Section 1. Section 12.40.020(B), Rate Tables, Water Rates, of the City Code of the City
of Gunnison, is hereby amended to read as follows:
12.40.020(B) Rate Tables.
Water Rates:
Monthly Service Charges for all Customers
Based on Size of Water Meter:
Current 2019 2020 5/8" Meter $ 11.77/month $ 12.01/month
3/4" Meter $ 11.77/month $ 12.01/month
1" Meter $ 11.77/month $ 12.01/month
1½" Meter $ 18.19/month $ 18.55/month
2" Meter $ 20.33/month $ 20.74/month
3" Meter $ 60.99/month $ 62.21/month
4" Meter $ 82.39/month $ 84.04/month
Usage Charge:
First 5,000 gallons/month $ 1.80/1,000 gallons $ 1.84/1,000 gallons
Next 10,000 gallons/month $ 1.96/1,000 gallons $ 2.00/1,000 gallons
Over 15,000 gallons/month $ 2.01/1,000 gallons $ 2.05/1,000 gallons
Section 2. The foregoing rates for water service shall be effective as of January 1, 2020,
and thereafter.
Section 3. Should any section, clause, phrase, or provision of this ordinance be ruled
invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, it is hereby declared the intent of
the City Council of the City of Gunnison, Colorado, that the remaining provisions of this
ordinance shall be given full force and effect if it is possible to do so.
INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 12th day of
November 2019, on first reading, and introduced, read, and adopted on second and final reading
this 19th day of November 2019.
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
City Clerk
Published by title only
Gunnison Country Times
on November 14, 2019.
ORDINANCE NO. 15
SERIES 2019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUNNISON,
COLORADO AMENDING THE MONTHLY RATES FOR SEWER SERVICE AND THE
FEES CHARGED FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, SEPTIC TANK, AND
PORTABLE TOILET WASTE TREATED BY THE CITY OF GUNNISON
WHEREAS, Section 9.2 of the City of Gunnison Municipal Home Rule Charter requires
that the City Council set rates for municipal utility service by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Section 9.2 of the City of Gunnison Municipal Home Rule Charter requires
that said rates be at least sufficient to pay the costs of operation and maintenance of the City’s
utilities, interest and principal of all bonds payable from the revenues thereof, and to replace,
when necessary, obsolete components thereof; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gunnison has considered the current sewer
service rates and charges and has determined that a change in the sewer service rates is
necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUNNISON,
COLORADO, ORDAINS THAT:
Section 1. The monthly sewer service and user rates as set forth in Section 12.40.020(C),
Rate Tables, Sewer Rates, of the City Code of the City of Gunnison, are hereby amended to read
40 Communications Strategic Plan 09/24/19 33,280 40 4203 4340 Fund Reserves (to be repaid in 2020 with User Fees)
33,280 Fund Reserves
COMMUNICATIONS FUND TOTAL 33,280 33,280
Fund Purpose Approval Date Amount Account Funding Source Amount AccountDebit Credit
54 Van Tuyl Pocket Park 06/25/19 6,000 54 4444 4330 Fund Reserves 6,000 Fund Balance
OTHER RECREATION IMPR FUND TOTAL 6,000 6,000
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS TOTAL 1,826,323 1,826,323
GRAND TOTAL 1,826,323 1,826,323
ORDINANCE NO. 18
SERIES 2019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUNNISON,
COLORADO, ADOPTING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 14, Series 2018, appropriations for the year 2019 were
made; and
WHEREAS, additional appropriations may be made by ordinance as authorized under
Section 7.11 of the City of Gunnison’s Municipal Home Rule Charter; and
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 6, Series 2019, additional appropriations were made since
adoption of the 2019 budget for $2,475,079 as authorized under Section 7.11 of the City of
Gunnison’s Municipal Home Rule Charter; and
WHEREAS, since adoption of the 2019 Budget, receipt of additional revenues have been
recognized and expenditures authorized therefrom; and
WHEREAS, transfers of appropriated funds from one department to another may be made
by resolution or ordinance as authorized under Section 7.10 of the City of Gunnison’s Municipal
Home Rule Charter.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GUNNISON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Appropriations. Section 2 of Ordinance No. 14, Series 2018,
is amended to reflect the budgeting and appropriation of aggregate 2019
expenditures to the respective Funds as follows:
Interim Additional Final
2019 Budget Appropriation 2019 Budget
General Fund 11,558,895 (39,550) 11,519,345
Conservation Trust Fund 53,500 0 53,500
Risk Management Fund 213,845 40,000 253,845
Marijuana Mitigation Fund 232,924 0 232,924
Ditch Fund 66,496 0 66,496
Firemen's Pension Fund 254,500 5,000 259,500
Electric Fund 6,413,215 100,000 6,513,215
Water Fund 1,370,127 0 1,370,127
Wastewater Fund 14,368,977 1,681,593 16,050,570
Refuse Fund 813,341 0 813,341
Communications Funds 935,906 33,280 969,186
Recreation Fund 3,215,611 6,000 3,221,611
Fleet Maintenance Fund 1,447,805 0 1,447,805
TOTAL $40,945,142 1,826,323 42,771,465
Section 2. Amendment. This Ordinance shall constitute an amendment to the
2019 Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 14, Series 2018.
INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 12th day of
November, 2019, on first reading, and introduced, read, and adopted on second and final reading
this 19th day of November, 2019.
______________________________
Mayor
SEAL:
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk
Published by Title in the
Gunnison Country Times Newspaper
November 14, 2019.
November 6, 2019
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Memorandum
To: City Council
From: Ben Cowan, David Gardner and Will Dowis
Date: 11/6/2019
Re: Large Solar Systems
Purpose:
The proposed ordinance allows for and addresses specifics for yet to be proposed large solarsystems.
Background:
There are currently no large scale solar projects (sized greater than 25 kW) within the City ofGunnison but there have been discussions regarding a variety of projects including oneproposed by Gunnison County in the near future.
Earlier in the year, a preliminary ordinance was reviewed on first reading to allow for andestablish fees for large scale solar systems. The ordinance that passed on first readingcontained verbiage including:
1) Generation offsetting consumption at the retail rate and excess being reimbursed atthe avoided cost rate, which is what the City will realize in savings according to itscontractual relationship with MEAN. This remains the same in this proposed ordinance.
2) A demand charge of $ 9.50/kW. This is the demand charge currently charged toWestern Colorado University. The purpose of the demand charge is to support costsassociated with maintaining a system that can provide the required power during timeswhere the system is not generating due to weather or other issues. One example isin Waverly, Iowa which has a $12.50 to $17.00/kW demand charge depending the sizeof the customer’s service. They have a 300kw solar array system and they get charged12.50/kw. Gunnison County Electric charges $15.19 per kW for demand. City staff
concedes there are few comparable large solar arrays that are used to offset largebuilding loads.
These two factors generated a lot of discussion and concern with County officials. As weattempt to create a situation with no negative impact on other customers, it is a balancingact to establish a rate structure that creates some predictability and fully passes along thecost savings from generation to the producer. Demand charges are common but requirespecial data collection from meters to determine the true demand from a system in relationto other users on the system. We don’t want to penalize solar customers but we don’t knowwhat the demand is from other large users to ensure fees are fairly distributed. The metersfor large customers are currently being reprogrammed to collect demand information. After
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we have a solid history for a year or two with demand information, the City can establish athree-tiered rate structure for large format customers.
In the meantime, in cooperation with County and Western officials, we have arrived at a ratethat we believe passes on the cost savings realized to the large solar customer to help themoffset the installation and maintenance costs for their systems. It is a two-tiered systembased on the theoretical annual energy production from such a site located at our altitude andlatitude based on National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) research.
Despite all the widely discussed benefits of solar generated power such as reducing the needfor new utility generation assets and ancillary services, allowing utilities to avoid highertransmission costs by reducing peak demand, reducing air pollution emitted by traditionalfossil fuel-fired generation, and assisting utilities in hedging against widespread poweroutages, they also create operational and economic issues.
For example, too much electricity from these systems can create excess demand at asubstation, causing power to flow from the substation to the transmission grid and increasingthe likelihood for high voltage swings and other stresses on electric equipment. They mayalso threaten lineworker safety such as “ islanding,” when the solar system continuouslyenergizes a feeder even though the utility is no longer supplying power due to an outage orother cause. In addition, these systems are more difficult to monitor, may impact loadforecasts and introduce additional operational complexities for transmission, distribution, andgeneration systems.
Economically, the Council has provided direction that we need to avoid potentiallyovercompensating distributed generators with a value of generation that is higher than theCity’s avoided cost that remains regardless of whether or not the system is generating, thusforcing other customers to pay more for the costs of the transmission system including staff, equipment and other infrastructure costs.
Summary and Staff Recommendation:
The attached ordinance is being proposed by staff and has been reviewed by County andWestern Colorado University officials for agreement. While the desire is to eventually utilizea demand-based structure, this is a good step to allow for the construction of large scalesystems and take into account offsetting generation and reimburse at a reasonable rate.
The result is an interconnection fee of $5.46 per month per kW, reimbursement at the retailrate for simultaneous generation, and excess being paid at the avoided cost rate. The avoidedcost rate is what MEAN will actually pay the City for the excess generation, and the City willpass through those costs in their entirety to the large solar producer. A three-way contractwith MEAN and agreement with the standards of interconnection will also be required.
The City staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
Action Requested:
1) Introduction of Ordinance 19, Series 2019 and request to read the ordinance by Titleonly.
2) A motion to approve on first reading Ordinance 19, Series 2019.
ORDINANCE NO. 19
SERIES 2019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUNNISON,
COLORADO, ADOPTING STANDARDS FOR LARGE GENERATION SYSTEMS IN
SECTION 12.40.050 OF THE GUNNISON MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ESTABLISHING A
RATE FOR THE ELECTRICITY CONSUMED AND GENERATED
WHEREAS, the City Council is empowered and directed by the City of Gunnison
Municipal Home Rule Charter to fix, establish, maintain and provide for the collection of such
rates, fees or charges for utility services furnished by the City as will produce revenues sufficient
to pay the costs, expenses and other obligations of the electric utility, as set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, while C.R.S. §40-2-124 does not require municipally owned utilities to allow
residential customer-generators in excess of ten kilowatts or commercial or industrial customer-
generators in excess of twenty-five kilowatts, the City of Gunnison wishes to allow such customer-
generators and pass-through the avoided cost and charge for unavoidable fixed costs attributed to
such generation to the customer-generator; and
WHEREAS, the provision of financial credits encourages the continuing development of
alternative energy sources which enhances the community’s resiliency in terms of energy sources
and further enhances the sustainability goals of the City Council of the City of Gunnison; and
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing, the City Council finds offering rates to customers
participating in the large generation program serves a utility purpose beneficial to all electric
service customers and such rates are reasonable, fair and non-discriminatory in relation to benefits
realized across the electric distribution system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gunnison, through its Electric Enterprise
desires to set a rate schedule that both recognizes the generation of electricity from such systems
and recovers costs associated with provision of electricity when such systems are not generating
electricity; and
WHEREAS, staff has recommended changes to the electrical rates set forth in Section
12.40.020(A); and
WHEREAS, staff has recommended adoption of provisions in Section 12.40.050, to
accomplish the purposes set forth herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GUNNISON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The electrical rates as set forth in Section 12.40.020(A), Rate Tables,
Electrical Rates, of the City Code of the City of Gunnison, are hereby amended
to read as follows:
Electrical Rates 2019 Rates
Residential: Monthly Service Charge
Flat Rate $14.75 Time of Day Rate $19.25
Usage Charge $0.08430 /kWh
Time of Day Rate On-Peak $0.10260 /kWh Off-Peak $0.05010 /kWh
Commercial:
Monthly Service Charge $25.00 Usage Charge $0.08700 /kWh
City Government Service: Monthly Service Charge $25.00 Usage Charge $0.08700 /kWh
Section 2. The City Code of the City of Gunnison is hereby amended by the
adoption of 12.40.50, to Title 10, “Utilities” which reads as follows:
12.40.50 Large Generation Systems
A. Applicability. Residential, commercial and industrial electrical customers
who install eligible solar photovoltaic or wind turbine (PV-W) systems
greater than 25 kilowatts are considered Large Generation Systems and
subject to the provisions of GMC 12.40.50. All customers taking advantage
of this Program shall be located within the City of Gunnison’s service
territory. Systems over 25 kilowatts will not be net metered.
B. Standards of Interconnection. All customers installing a Large Generation
System shall agree to the Policy and Guidelines for Interconnection for
Parallel Installation and Operation of Customer-Owned Renewable Electric
Generating Facilities.
C. Metering Ownership. The City of Gunnison shall, at its sole discretion,
provide, own, operate, and maintain all meters and metering equipment
necessary to measure both the energy supplied by the City of Gunnison and
the energy produced by the PV-W system. The City of Gunnison reserves
the right to utilize measurements from its meter of the energy produced by
the PV-W system for billing the unit’s productions.
D. Energy Purchase Contract. Large Generation Systems are required to enter
into an Energy Purchase Contract.
E. Fees and Reimbursement. In addition to regular fees outlined in GMC
12.40.020(A), Customers shall be charged fees and receive reimbursements
as follows:
1. The Large Generation System Interconnection Fee set in GMC
12.40.020(A) will be charged each month based on the size (nameplate
rating) of the system.
2. Energy produced by the customer and consumed simultaneously on site
offsets retail energy purchased from the city, and therefore generation is
offset at the retail rate.
3. The sum of all instantaneous excess generated energy shall be reimbursed
monthly at the Avoided Cost Rate.
Section 3. Should any section, clause, phrase, or provision of this ordinance be
ruled invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, it is hereby
declared the intent of the City Council of the City of Gunnison, Colorado, that the
remaining provisions of this ordinance shall be given full force and effect if it is
possible to do so.
INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 12th day of
November, 2019, on first reading, and introduced, read, and adopted on second and final reading
this 19th day of November, 2019.
______________________________
Mayor
SEAL:
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk
Published by Title in the
Gunnison Country Times Newspaper
November 14, 2019
Schedule of Up-Coming Events: November - December
Up-coming dates:
November
-Tuesday, November 12: Council Meeting
-Tuesday, November 19: Council Meeting
-Wednesday: November 20: Tentative combined meeting with Planning and Zoning to review Comp
Plan, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm, Council Chambers
-Thursday, November 21: Tentative CPAC meeting to review Comp Plan, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm,
Council Chambers
-Wednesday, November 27: Dig Moratorium set tentatively. No digging for new utilities water,
sewer, etc. within the City’s right-of-ways.
-Thursday, November 28 and 29: City Offices closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
December
-Monday, December 2: 1st Monday of the month electronic recycling public works 9 am-4pm
-Tuesday, December 3: New Council Orientation, Time TBD, Council Chambers
-Wednesday, December 4: Community Meeting for Comp Plan, University Ballroom, 5:30 pm-8 pm
-Friday, December 6: Conversations with Council, Night of Lights, Downtown Gunnison, 5pm- 7pm
-Tuesday, December 10: Council Meeting, Reorganizational Meeting
-Employee Party: Date Time and location to be determined.
-Saturday, December 14th: Breakfast with Santa, City Rec Center, 9am-11am
-Saturday, December 21: Holiday Skate Party, Jorgensen Ice Rink, 8pm-10pm
-Tuesday, December 24: Council Meeting canceled
-Tuesday and Wednesday December 24 & 25: City Offices closed for the Christmas Holiday
City Council events and meetings are in green.
City Manager Report
November 12, 2019
A. ICELab@Western
The City budgeted $40,000 for economic development that was originally intended for a contract with the ICELab@Western. With the transition of management at the ICELab from Western to the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association, the City elected not to enter into a contract with the ICELab. The ICELab is requesting funding in 2019 for supporting economic development and achieving the economic goals that they presented to the City Council on August 27th which also supports the City’s economic goals. The City Manager received feedback from members of Council on this topic and would like to schedule an item on November 19th with ICE Lab representatives.
B. Upcoming MEAN Meeting
The current MEAN DG (distributed generation) policy allows the City of Gunnison to own its own generation up to 2% of energy usage. The MEAN Board recently allowed Glenwood Springs to exceed 2% to achieve its carbon reduction goals. During the last board meeting in August, the Board asked MEAN staff to check with the bond council to see what the max generation each town could own and still keep our excellent bond rating. Will Dowis will receive more information on this topic at the MEAN Board Meeting on November 21st, but it sounds like the bond council is comfortable with Gunnison increasing its individually owned generation percentage to 5%. This would allow the City of Gunnison to own roughly 1.5 MW of generation if desired. This is not a cap for residential and commercial customers, just City owned generation.
C. Orientation Meeting for New Council – December 3rd?
Staff would like to discuss a date for an orientation meeting for the new Council (all council members would be invited) to discuss board appointments and to provide a high-level overview of legal considerations for council members. Staff would propose December 3rd for one hour so that Council members could consider what boards they want to be on. Council may also want staff to participate in some boards.
D. Gunnison Country Climate Conference
The One Valley Leadership Council is planning a climate conference on January 17th at Western Colorado University called the Gunnison Country Climate Conference. Also an evening forum is planned in Crested Butte on Monday January 13th with guest speakers on Climate Change.
E. Rocky Mountain Climate Organization
Councilor Logan and City Manager Forrest will summarize a request for funding from the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization to prepare detailed analyses of how climate change could drive temperatures and
precipitation in Colorado’s mountains. There is discussion for multiple local municipalities to fund this research together.
F. Other
The City Manager may also have other updates to provide since the packet was completed and
transmitted to the City Council.
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Results/Project Update
The following tables are an update summary of the progress to implement the 2017 Council Strategic Plan. This table update will
also be used to update Council on other projects and follow-up directed by Council. The 2017 Strategic Plan can be found at:
http://www.gunnisonco.gov/City%20Council/Strategic.Plan_adopted_10.10.2017.pdf . It should be noted that the strategic results
are summarized below and that there are specific strategies for each result in body of the Strategic Plan. Recent changes are in red.
2017 City Council Strategic Plan Results
Priority Area Result Point of Contact Update/Next Step
Infrastructure &
Safety Result #1 Capital Maintenance and Replacement Plan By December 31, 2018, our residents and businesses will see demonstrable progress towards creating high quality, cost effective infrastructure by inventorying and assessing all major (utility infrastructure, roads, sidewalks, trails, buildings, rolling stock) City assets and implementing a schedule for capital maintenance and replacement.
Public Works
Director
All strategies reference in this results (1.a-1. e) have been initiated or achieved. Staff has placed a priority on this Result for implementation and funding based on direction from the City Council.
Other actions include:
Public Works continues to be on schedule with WWTP improvements. Construction slated for summer 2019. The City received a $1,000,000 DOLA grant for the project. Construction began July 1, 2019 and should be substantially complete on July 1, 2020.
The Broadband/communication connection was initiated to connect the WWTP with broadband using Region 10 funds. After a recent discussion with CenturyLink, they are concerned about completing the project in 2019 due to some crushed conduit.
Council received a report and presentation on road maintenance in the summer of 2019 based on a survey what was completed for City roads. This report provides a long-term maintenance plan for City streets. The report will guide Public Works in prioritizing street improvements.
Due to unfavorable bids, the palisade project will be re-bid early winter 2019 for spring 2020 construction.
The City has hired the of Facilities Maintenance Manager (Chris Greene) and he is actively working with Departments on facility needs now and planning for the future.
The Barker Rinker Report confirmed that the Aquatics Center equipment and maintenance was in good condition and that no surprises were discovered.
By December 31, 2020, 90% of community survey respondents report that they perceive that the downtown is safe and aesthetically pleasing to walk, bike, and drive through Main and Tomichi Avenues.
Chief of Police & Public Works Director
Legion and 11th Street TAP projects are complete.
Raelene Shelly (CDOT Engineer) has approved next steps to create a more defined “protected space” using delineators (plastic poles attached to the surface of the road) at the intersection of HWYs 50 and 135 to improve pedestrian safety.
Result #3: Emergency Preparedness By December 2019, our residents will experience well organized and effective responses to emergency events by updating the City of Gunnison’s emergency response plan in cooperation with regional partners and conducting annual training for personnel to effectively implement the plan.
Chief of Police The City Council approved a new Emergency Preparedness Plan on April 23rd. Staff will be working next on completing a continuity of operations plan and conduct at least a once a year training exercise for staff on ICS and emergency preparedness.
Result # 4: Comprehensive Plan & Environmental Sustainability By December 31, 2019, the City will have completed a Comprehensive Plan that provides a community vision and specific implementable strategies so that our community will experience a resilient healthy economy, affordable housing, improved environmental sustainability, high quality development, and public infrastructure which supports our high quality of life.
Community Development Director
The Comprehensive Plan was kicked off the week of February 25 and a Visioning workshop occurred on April 24th. Over 300 different individuals have participated to date in the plan. Six areas have been identified as important to the Community and vison, goal, and strategies have been created for each category. Those six areas include:
Land use and growth
Housing
Environmental Sustainability
Economy
Transportation
Image and Identity.
Staff anticipates receiving a draft plan on November 15th to begin to review.
Result # 5: Strategic funding plan for Parks and Recreation: By October 1, 2019, create a specific multiyear budget plan for the use of the Recreation Fund to ensure adequate maintenance and quality of the City’s recreational buildings, parks, and trails so that life cycle costs are
Parks and Recreation Director
Barker Rinker completed their report and presented it to the City Council. Staff has met to create a long-range strategic funding plan for Parks and Recreation and is prepared to present that plan to Council along with considerations and questions for the Council to consider. Staff has discussed long term financial viability of Parks and Recreation with both PRAC and Council (October 15th). There appears to be agreement that a community discussion and consideration of a ballot initiative will be needed in the coming years.
minimized while providing our customers high quality recreational amenities and programs.
5.a) By June 1, 2019 complete the Recreation Center – Phase 1 scope of work to determine if there is need for new addition to the Recreation Center and also determine if there are existing unbudgeted capital maintenance and replacement needs for the existing Recreation Center.
5.b) By October 1, 2019 staff and the Parks Recreation Advisory Board will provide a multi-year proposed strategic budget to the City Council for their consideration that provides budgetary guidance on maintenance of existing facilities, proposed funding for new Recreation Center amenities, trail maintenance and development, and new outdoor recreational amenities.
Community Engagement
Result #1: Two Way Communication By December 31, 2020, 80% of our residents and businesses experience effective two-way communication with the City as measured in a community survey.
City Manager
The Community Survey has been completed and was reviewed with the City Council in November of 2018. Since April 24th the City has:
Reestablished coffee with council meetings
Monthly newsletter
More coherent social media policy and communication.
Press releases
Presence at Farmers Market and other events
City Fest in July
The Barker Rinker project for the Rec Center also created an opportunity to communicate with the public on recreation needs.
The Comp Plan is also a very significant public engagement project where we are receiving rich feedback form the community.
The City Clerk has completed the State of the City Report.
Livable and Affordable Housing
Result #1: Improve livability of existing housing and create new affordable housing The City Council amended this strategic result to state:
By June 1, 2018, 2019, the City working with regional partners in the public and private sector will develop a specific plan to provide 60 new or refurbished units under $250,000 under $100,000 per unit (or equivalent rent) and develop an economically viable way to provide public incentives (e.g. infrastructure, taxes, regulatory costs, tax credits, expedited entitlement process) to facilitate the creation of 150 new housing units, which will help address the needs identified in the 2016 Gunnison County Needs Assessment. The baseline for
this measurement will be 2017
City Manager Specific strategies to implement this Result which have occurred or are underway include:
1) A survey was completed for Lazy K, as of September 6th, to complete a pro forma for the Lazy K housing project. We now anticipate providing an MOU to the City Council on September 24th.
2) Working cooperatively with Gunnison Rising to create significant new housing in the City.
3) The City is working with the County on the Rock Creek housing project. The final issue for this project involves a setback from the existing two ditches on the site.
4) The Garden Walk project has been issued applicable permits and is under construction.
5) Staff is working with 2-3 private developers on other potential housing projects in the City.
6) The City has completed a series of housing land use code related amendments to encourage the development of affordable housing in Gunnison.
There is now the potential for approximately 170 new affordable housing dwelling units to be created in Gunnison in the next several years.
Result #2: Review Incentives and Barriers to Creating Affordable Housing
By June 30, 2018, the City working with regional partners in the public and private sector will identify specific improvements to City regulations to remove unreasonable barriers and create incentives to creating affordable housing in the City while not exceeding the City’s man made or natural carrying capacity.
Community Development Director
A comprehensive review has occurred on land use regulations, building codes and our utility fee policy as it relates to incenting affordable housing. Alex Joyce has been very effective working with the City on proposed recommendations. Two rounds of code amendments have been reviewed and approved by the City. All relevant policy recommendations on affordable housing have been implemented by the City recommended by Alex Joyce. A parking study was also completed and presented to the City Council and Planning Commission.
Result # 3: Energy and
Weatherization Program By February 28, 2018, the City will create an energy rebate and weatherization program
Public Works Director and Electrical Superintended
(From Housing Authority) As of 9/1/19, GV-HEAT has fulfilled applicant targets for both of its income-qualified programs. Specifically, this means we have approved 30
applications for Colorado’s Affordable Residential Energy (CARE) program and the Weatherization Assistance
to reduce energy costs and materially lower the living costs in existing affordable housing units in Gunnison.
-Housing Authority is implementing this action
Program (WAP). Of these 30 approved applications, 17 households have been retrofitted while the remainder are in the assessment and scheduling process. This work has been accomplished with a unique partnership with the Energy Resource Center out of Alamosa. GV-HEAT fully facilitates the CARE program (marketing, recruitment, home assessment, and scope of work development) but only helps Housing Resources of Western Colorado market and outreach to WAP clients. HRWC has filled, with the help of GV-HEAT, its state mandated 10 household quota for Gunnison County for the second year in a row. Marketing and outreach continues for Energy Smart Colorado residential energy assessments with 5 assessments completed or scheduled and numerous clients served with ‘energy coaching’ advice. GV-HEAT has also helped client households access the Housing Rehabilitation Loan program run out of Delta Housing Authority. In 2019, GV-HEAT has fulfilled program targets for income qualified work (40 households total) but continues to look for improvement in non-income qualified work. The program administrator has also been granted additional funding from the Valley Housing Fund and The Colorado Health Foundation to extend program reach, fund additional health and safety concerns, and market appropriately.
GV-HEAT programming will continue in 2020 as CARE will offer a new contract after a successful year. Also, with Delta Housing Authority abandoning the Rehab Loan program, GVRHA and GV-HEAT have been approved to manage the program for a trial year starting in 2020.
Result #4: Create Housing Funding Source By December 1, 2018, develop a dependable funding source to support the above mentioned result.
Gunnison Valley Housing Authority
Ballot measure 6A did not pass on November 6th of 2018 The Housing Authority completed a housing plan in 2019. The Housing Authority has recently concluded that they will not pursue a ballot measure in 2020. Mt. Crested Butte is pursuing a housing funding ballot measure similar to Crested Buttes STR program. This has a high probability of passing making a valley wide initiative more difficult. This result needs to be deleted, modified, or the City could pursue a funding strategy independently.
Economic Prosperity
Result #1: Gunnison Vibrancy Project Implementation
By December 31, 2017, working in partnership with the business community and community stakeholders, the City will create and begin implementation of a timely and strategic set of recommendations to enhance
City Manager Council approved the Vibrancy Initiative report on March 27th. The IOOF Park plan was approved on August 28th and the Ohio Street project was approved in September 2018. Staff is pursuing grants for both of these projects. Staff is pursuing a Colorado Parks and Wildlife trails grant for Ohio Street. Council has directed staff to complete design for IOOF Park and pursue development of the park starting in 2019. New regulations for the B-1 zone district
have been approved. As a result, a new hotel is proposed on the 4th block of Main Street. After further
the vitality and prosperity of Gunnison’s Downtown.
review and evaluating site coverage, planning staff has concluded a parking waiver will be required. The developer is now indicating that they will break ground in the spring of 2020.
Result #2: Initiate Economic Development Campaign Gunnison a great place to work & live By December 31, 2019, Develop and implement an economic development, community branding, and marketing program to promote Gunnison and the valley as an incredible place to work and live so as to generate new entrepreneurs and businesses in the community which will provide jobs that pay a living wage and make our local economy more resilient to change. This will be measured by seeing the gap between median household income in Gunnison and the State be reduced by 20% compared to 2017 levels.
City Manager A DOLA READY grant has been awarded to the County to support this result. This scope of work has been completed and includes an economic development web site, three brief videos on locating to the Gunnison Valley, and a printed piece that could be given to a prospective business looking to locate to the Gunnison Valley.
In the last five months, the Director of the ICELab resigned. The Tourism Association has worked with Western and taken over operation of the ICELab. During this volatility, the City Manager did not execute, in consultation with the City Council, a contract with the ICELab since it became apparent that the ICElab was being reorganized. An update to Council occurred on March 12th. The new director, David Assad, provided Council an update on August 27. The City Manager recently met with John Norton and David to discuss measurable goals that support this strategic result that could be incorporated into a new scope of work/contract with the ICE Lab. Staff would propose that a follow up meeting between the Council and the ICELab occur to discuss future efforts and whether the City Council would want to support those efforts.
Result # 3: Abundant and
Redundant Broadband
By December 31, 2019, Gunnison businesses and residents will experience affordable, abundant, and redundant broadband services which will foster entrepreneurial businesses and improve the quality of life for our residents.
IT Director We now have the Region 10 broadband system in Gunnison that provided redundancy on several occasion in the last several months. Century Link reports that they will complete the Cotton Wood pass project in 2019. In addition, IC Connex is working on broadband redundancy between Gunnison and Lake City. IC Connex has informed the City it can provide affordable 1 GB capacity to customers.
The project to connect REA offices and the WWTP started in the Fall of 2018 and will be completed by the end of 2019.
Result #4: Collaboration with Western to Support Student Recruitment and Retention By December 31, 2018, the City working with Western State Colorado University will develop specific strategies to support Western recruitment and retention goals so as to support the continued success of this significant economic
and community foundation in our community.
City Manager and Western Representative
New partnerships and collaborations have occurred since this result has been written. When this was written, the City Manager called Western and asked them for a recruitment goal. They did not have one. Instead, the University asked the Mayor and the Manager to help on the creation of a new Strategic Plan for Western. The Mayor chaired the Community goal area and created a series of initiatives including strategies to integrate Western and the community. Partnerships with sister cities, Vibrancy Initiative, economic development, Ohio Street, renewable energy, and trails have begun to evolve.
Result # 5: Gunnison recognized as the home for Western and Western is synonymous with Gunnison. By December 31, 2020, 80% of residents will identify the University as a critical partner to the City in which Western is identifiable as Gunnison and Gunnison as Western.
City Manager and Western Representative
See information from Result # 4 above.
Result # 6: Improve Hotel Occupancy and Economic Impact of Special Events By December 31, 2018, improve hotel occupancy to enhance the economic sustainability and vibrancy of our downtown by working with the Tourism Association, event partners, Monarch and CBMR ski areas, and the business community to produce and market special events and winter destination promotions to measurably improve hotel occupancy by 10% in the City of Gunnison (with a special emphasis to improve winter occupancy).
City Manager The City played an effective role in getting the Gunnison Get away to work with our hotel community. However, when Vail Resorts purchased CBMR we learned the Gunnison Getaway would go away. The City Manager facilitated a meeting with the Quality Inn, John Norton, and Monarch Ski Area management on March 15th. As a result of this meeting, the Chamber has worked with our hotels to implement a discounted ski package with Monarch in the 2019/2020 ski season.
From: Leia MorrisonTo: Erica BoucherSubject: RTA Meeting Notes 10/1Date: Friday, November 1, 2019 9:44:18 AM
Bus Service Update:Senior Bus – carrying 1300 per month (all 5 vans now have trackers – helps with dispatch)28 round trips per day start this monthAlpine Express bus drivers needed: qualified people are applying but cannot find housing Update on Hwy 135Riverbend/Brush Creek – county permit is finalized, waiting on CDOT permitAlmont stops- SGM got surveys done before snow fell.Ohio Creek stops – retrofitted with new lightsTall Texan – now has retrofit for lighting Airport SurveyNeed to include questions about EPIC pass impact & terminal improvements June 2018 – 65% load factorJune 2019 – 38% load factor (yet biggest gain in enplanements) Highest in 10 years for JuneSummer – Although load factors were down we had more people (about a 1,000 more thoughbecause we had more seats available). Net gain of about 1200 people Winter – contracts are signedIt is not pacing so far. The hit is at DFW and what is happening is some of the connectivity beyondHouston (we are cannibalizing American)2300 seats behind last year, of that 2100 are short at DFW Lodging? How is it pacing for winter? Topic for next Air Command meeting.
Chamber Economic Forecast November 12th
Bartenders Association – requesting $6,000 from RTA (this would set precedent) to help fund late
night service. Will make decision after joint meeting with Alpine Express on December 6th.
Bustang conversation about 2nd bus on route – one start & finish in Gunnison, one start & finish inDenver. Bustang was open to the idea. They don’t have it budgeted. Cost is $400,000/year and lessrevenues. CDOT would consider funding that bus. Storage facility on Whetstone lot and CDOT wouldhave 2 bays and 1-2 for future Montrose bus. Idea is that all Bustang buses would start in CrestedButte. University, Chaffee, Park County funding partnership.
Executive Director October 2019 – Michelle Haynes Grant Items/Action
• Received DOLA award for Broadband Director at full amount requested; admin/overhead and
travel were not funded but will be counted as match, reducing match required for salary.
• Submitted DOLA Region 10 grant for community technical assistance.
• Executive Committee voted to approve staff to apply for DOLA broadband grants due December 1
application period for Ouray County USAC phase 2, and partnership with Gunnison Electric for middle
mile to Crested Butte; anticipated amounts of $1 million each.
Preparing for financial audit rescheduled for Nov 11-13.
Options for health insurance for Region 10 are being investigated
Registered for Online State Demographer’s Annual Meeting. Region 10 will be housing the live online
presentation at the Region 10 office at 8:00, November 1 so people won’t have to travel. There will be
discussions on Census, housing Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/37th-annnual-state-
demography-summit-tickets-59855650863
Community Living Services (CLS) Directors Report October 2019 R 10 will be hosting Mental Health First Aid Oct 30th.
Region 10 SBRC – Nancy Murphy In-Home Childcare workshop
Region 10 provided an In-Home Childcare workshop in conjunction with ICELab in Gunnison
on Fri, Sept 27. Twelve people attended, however, only six participants came to find out the
logistics of in home childcare. A seventh participant operates a babysitting referral business in
Crested Butte. The remaining participants were drop-ins interested in seeing who the came and
what was presented, including a representative from the State. The program included detailed
information on operations and pricing, accounting, state and county regulatory requirements and
resources, and legal entity selection. Spanish translation was provided and turned out to be critical as
many of the seven attendees were only fluent in Spanish. ICELab provided childcare since many of the
attendees were responsible for taking care of children and needed this service in order to attend the workshop. Of the seven attendees, most were already operating a childcare business in their homes. Most
were unable to become licensed providers because of their residency status. Advertising for the event was spread far and wide in both English and Spanish by ICELab. Multiple
Facebook posts were shared by Gunnison County, ICELab, and Region 10. ICELab purchased an ad in
the Gunnison Shopper. Both Gunnison Chambers of Commerce sent out information to their members, as
did Region 10. The ICELab newsletter included information on the event multiple times. Emails were
sent to city and county officials with the flyer for the event with a request that they help promote. The
Gunnison library also promoted the event for several weeks.
SBDC
• Attended Gunnison’s annual chamber banquet Oct 10, representing Region 10 and the SBDC.
• The Gunnison Chamber satellite office is up and running.
• The Colorado SBDC has launched a new website. I am in the process of updating the West Central