Category: Government

Work Session floats rate increase to Council for approval

By David Josselyn

  The Central City Council met for a work session on Tuesday, September 17^th with only one item on the agenda: water rates. (more…)

Council hears all sides regarding proposed parking garage

By David Josselyn

  On Tuesday, September 17^th, the Central City Council met to deliberate both old and new matters. All members except Alderman Gloria Gaines were present and the meeting was called to order by Mayor Engels at 7:00pm. (more…)

Black Hawk Council IGA for courtrooms, 2014 operating plan and budget

By Patty Unruh

  Black Hawk Mayor David Spellman and City Council members Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Jim Johnson, Greg Moates, and Benito Torres met the afternoon of September 11, 2013 for their regularly scheduled Council meeting. Member Diane Cales was absent.

Use of Courtroom Facilities

The Aldermen approved CB 43, an ordinance approving a memorandum of understanding between the Colorado Judicial Department, Gilpin County, and the City of Black Hawk regarding the use of courtroom facilities. Police Chief Cole stated the memorandum of understanding allows Municipal Court to be held at the court.

2014 Operating Plan and Budget

The Aldermen approved CB 44, an ordinance approving the 2014 operating plan and budget for the Black Hawk Business Improvement District. Mayor Spellman stated this ordinance was a yearly housekeeping item.

Monarch Hotel & Casino Signage

The Aldermen approved Resolution 35-2013, a resolution conditionally approving a certificate of appropriateness for a comprehensive sign plan for the Monarch Hotel & Casino. Vince Harris, Baseline, explained the document was for Council’s review and approval of the rebranding of the Riviera. He stated that Monarch Casino is hoping to have the rebranding done by the end of the year, explaining that staff recommends approval with the two conditions. He stated the resolution includes the license agreement for the two signs over the Main Street right-of-way.

2014 CIRSA Renewal

The Aldermen approved the 2014 CIRSA (Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency) Renewal. Assistant to City Manager for Administration, Melissa Greiner, explained that this is a 3% increase from this year.

5280 Strategies, LLC

The Alderman approved the Second Addendum to Professional Services Agreement with 5280 Strategies, LLC. Greiner explained this extends 5280 Strategies’ contract to 2014 with no increase of fees.

Support to Great Outdoors Colorado

City Manager Lewis explained that in Council’s packet there was a letter sent to Roger Baker and the County for support to Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) for their grant regarding a pavilion at the ball field.

Executive Session

City Attorney Carberry requested an executive session to receive legal advice to a specific legal question. The Council moved and seconded the motion and then adjourned into executive session.

The Council reconvened the regular meeting after the executive session.

Heads Up

Black Hawk City Council meets next on Wednesday, September 25, at 3 p.m. at 211 Church Street in the new Council Chambers next to the Police Department.

Gilpin County Internet Investigations Unit

PRESS RELEASE – On August 13^th, 2013, the Gilpin County Internet Investigations Unit reached a milestone by making their 200^th arrest since beginning operation in June of (more…)

Gilpin County

By Roger Baker

If the last-minute, deadline-driven communication tower compromise that was the subject of last week’s special meeting of the Gilpin County Commissioners is an example of (more…)

Winks Panorama, Black Hawk election

By Lynn Volkens

Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Connie McLain and Gail Watson met September 3, 2013 to discuss Sheriff’s Office fees, several items regarding the City of Black Hawk, and Winks Lodge nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. (more…)

Week of September 1^st from now on

By David Josselyn

  On Tuesday, September 3^rd, the Central City Council met to deliberate both old and new matters. All members were present and the meeting was called to order in the six o’clock (more…)

Special election November 5, 2013

By Lynn Volkens

Black Hawk Mayor David Spellman and City Council members Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Greg Moates and Benito Torres met the afternoon of August 28, 2013 for their regularly scheduled Council meeting. (more…)

County Fair re-cap

By Lynn Volkens

Timberline Fire Protection District’s (TFPD) Board of Directors met at 7 p.m. on August 21, 2013. Directors Rick Wenzel, Jim Crawford and Paul Ondr attended in person. Kay (more…)

Gilpin County

By Roger Baker

The Gilpin County Commissioners don’t have special meetings very often, but they had one this past Friday. (more…)

Tower should be up by mid-October

By Lynn Volkens

  Gilpin County Commissioners, stating they were “between a rock and a hard place,” approved a new contract for the erection of a radio communications tower at the Justice (more…)

Gilpin County

By Roger Baker

Stopping by the Fair Saturday gave me a look at a number of small improvements that the County has made that might be missed, but are still worth mentioning. (more…)

All mail-in ballots for November election

By Lynn Volkens

Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Connie McLain and Gail Watson met August 20, 2013. They approved an ordinance prohibiting all retail marijuana (more…)

Central City Council

By David Josselyn

  On Tuesday, August 20^th, the Central City Council met to deliberate both old and new matters. All members were present and the meeting was called to order by Mayor Engels (more…)

Historic Preservation Commission appointments

By Lynn Volkens

Black Hawk Mayor David Spellman and City Council members Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Greg Moates and Benito Torres met the afternoon of (more…)