City Council looks at use options for Scarlett’s Casino
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff to review a proforma for the former Scarlett’s Casino building which was gifted to the City earlier this year. Arleen Taniwaki, owner of ArLand LLC presented a Proforma Analysis for the Scarlett’s building for best economic uses for the City. Suggested uses in order of most economic returns to least are a casino, an entertainment center, an office space, a hotel, multi-family (more…)
Gilpin Commissioners wrap up year-end business, hear from Trout Unlimited
By Randy Beaudette
At the final 2019 regular meeting of the Gilpin County Commissioner’s (BoCC) on December 17, 2019, highlights of the agenda include, a 2020 application for the Emergency Management Program Grant, Certification of Levies and Revenues for the Budget year 2020, and an interesting presentation from Trout Unlimited concerning the (more…)
End of year business includes sidewalk maintenance, MJ rules, fire and ambulance IGAs, PD recruit training, taxes, and shuttle bus service
By Randy Beaudette
The Black Hawk City Council faced a long year-end agenda that will clean up some items before the holidays. A sample of the highlights include an amendment to the City code clarifying the responsible party for sidewalk maintenance, the (more…)
Preparing for 2020 and finding a spare $3 million in property taxes
By Randy Beaudette
At the Gilpin County Commissioner’s (BoCC) meeting on December 11, 2019 the agenda included multiple end of year financial and public works items, and the 2020 pay plan for Gilpin County employees. (more…)
Gilpin County Commissioners listen to resident’s concerns
By Jaclyn Schrock
Gilpin County Commissioner’s (BoCC) regular meeting was delayed slightly Tuesday, December 10, 2019. The extra five minutes allowed time for comments from the press and public, so three people commented. The first was a question about the delay of a response, and the next two were concerned citizens regarding the noise of jet traffic in our community. (more…)
Mayor Complements City Manager and Finance Director
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Students from CU Denver and CU Boulder for a Work Session immediately prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, for presentations on three projects for the City; a trails system, the Masonic Building, and recreational economy. (more…)
Bridge over Highway 119 kicks off countdown
Soon Coloradoans will have a new trail system to explore in Black Hawk. Crews will begin installing a bridge over Highway 119 on Monday, December 2nd to connect the Hidden Treasure Trailhead parking area to the new Gilpin Tramway Trail around the Maryland Mountain Recreational Park development. Highway 119 near mile marker 8 will be closed from 6 p.m. on December 2nd to 6 a.m. on December 3rd to install the new bridge. (more…)
City welcomes new Communications Officers
By Randy Beaudette
Highlights of the Black Hawk City Council meeting on November 13, 2019 included the adoption of the 2020 budget, holiday bonuses for Black Hawk employees, and a revision of the City’s Sign Code. New Communications Officers Rebecka Allen and Amy Flynt rang the vintage church bell (more…)
Central City Council Meeting
By David Josselyn
Executive Session
Council entered Executive Session at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 prior to the regular meeting, to discuss personnel matters for which the employee has consented and to determine positions relative to matters regarding potential lease of City owned (more…)
Commissioners review shooting complaints in Virginia Canyon
By Randy Beaudette
At the Gilpin County Commissioner’s (BoCC) meeting on November 19, 2019, highlights of the agenda included a Letter to the FAA concerning flight paths over Gilpin County, a Public Safety Radio Infrastructure Study Presentation, and a Shield 616 funding request. (more…)
Commissioners conduct a community work session regarding Denver Metroplex
By Jaclyn Schrock
A November 5th work session was scheduled at the end of the regular Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) meeting with Gilpin County Commissioners Linda Isenhart, Ron Engels, and Gail Watson. The topic was about the NextGEN Project that would increase air traffic over Gilpin County, and Commissioners planned to verbally update the public with actions planned and/or implemented, with consideration of residents opinions to determine the best approach for Gilpin County Commissioners to act. (more…)
Commissioners approve health services agreement, and salary compensation study
By Randy Beaudette
At the Gilpin County Commissioner’s (BoCC) meeting on November 5, 2019 the agenda included a County Employee Commendation, multiple Public Health items, and an agreement with Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC). (more…)
FAA redesigning airspace with satellite navigation over Denver Metroplex
By Randy Beaudette
There has been a lot of chatter lately about flight paths over Gilpin County. How the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to shift air traffic from Boulder County south over Gilpin. (more…)
Issues Addressed at Commissioner’s Work Session on November 5th
By Jaclyn Schrock
The Gilpin County work session began when a representative from the natural gas company was talking to the Commissioners about the project that has changed traffic flow in the county. (more…)
Central City Council approves Saltness to Historic Preservation Commission
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a Work Session immediately prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Council was briefed on street closure revisions for special events, contractor licensing, and marijuana hospitality establishments. (more…)
County facilities to use 100% wind-generated electricity
By Jaclyn Schrock
A celebration of the 7th Annual Bioenergy Day took place with biomass tours and alternative energy information tables on Wednesday, October 23, from 1-3 p.m. at the Maintenance Facility, 255 Braecher Park Road, mid-Gilpin County behind the transfer station. (more…)