Gilpin County Management
By Roger Baker
The ordinance on marijuana businesses that the Gilpin County Commissioners will be considering on Tuesday (August 20) is really just an extension of the various moratoria (more…)
Category: Government
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Potential new AT&T cell phone tower in Central City
Council Reviews New Business
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council met on Tuesday, August 6th to discuss three new resolutions followed by an executive session regarding new development within the City. (more…)
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Stevens obtains Municipal Clerks degree
From Colorado Institute for Municipal Clerks
PRESS RELEASE – Kelly K. Stevens, City of Black Hawk, has graduated from the Colorado Institute for Municipal Clerks. During graduation exercises in July at the University of (more…)
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County looks at site near Community Center for proposed senior housing
“Please build it,” say seniors,” we’re waiting.”
By Lynn Volkens
Convenient and affordable housing for Gilpin’s growing population of senior citizens is moving toward reality. Gilpin County Commissioners Connie McLain and Gail Watson, (more…)
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Commissioners consider banning new marijuana businesses
Limited bus service from Rollinsville to Nederland
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Connie McLain and Gail Watson had their work cut out for them at their meeting of August 6, 2013. They addressed the usual (more…)
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Timberline Pension Board considers payout increase
Fire Calls, Property inclusions, 2012 Audit
By Lynn Volkens
Timberline Fire Protection District’s board of directors met the evening of July 17, 2013, with members Rick Wenzel, Jim Crawford, Paul Ondr, and Chris Samuelson present. Kay Johnson attended via conference call. (more…)
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Gilpin assessment and appeal process
Gilpin County
By Roger Baker
It’s August, which means it’s time for the Gilpin County Commissioners to put on yet another of their hats and get to work as the County Board of Equalization. (more…)
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Gilpin County Public Trustee Huffman named President
Of the Public Trustee Association of Colorado
PRESS RELEASE – Gilpin County Treasurer and Public Trustee, Alynn K. Huffman, was installed as the President of the Public Trustee Association of Colorado during their June (more…)
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Black Hawk ponders improvements to annual 4th of July fireworks display
Chase Street rehabilitation project, BID appointment
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 for their regularly (more…)
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Rollins Pass road and ATV parking at Central City
Gilpin County
By Roger Baker
A couple of meetings are taking place next week with significant implications for who will use our high country forests – and how. (more…)
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Commissioners approve Gilpin County’s first Temporary Use Permit
Fire restrictions lifted, Broadband study
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Connie McLain and Gail Watson met July 23, 2013. They alpha tested the County’s new permitting procedure regarding special (more…)
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Restricted residential parking resolved for Lawrence Street in Central City
Work session addresses marijuana and water main funding issues
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council met for a work session on Tuesday, July 16th.
Ironing out marijuana regulations
City Attorney Marcus McAskin presented to the council a rough draft of an ordinance to legislate the licensing and retailing of marijuana. Although the weed will legally be (more…)
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Quartz Hill project draws concern in Central City
Council deliberates project and approves new cell phone tower
By David Josselyn
Call to Order
The Central City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Ron Engels at 7:02pm on Tuesday, July 16th. Alderman Bob Spain was absent. (more…)
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Regional solution sought for increased recreational sport shooting in National Forest
Meetings with citizens are first step
By Lynn Volkens
For several years, the Gilpin County commissioners have been exploring the possibility of developing a shooting range where law enforcement and private citizens can go to target shoot. Safety concerns have driven many of the shooting range discussions at the (more…)
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Ensuring development is in harmony with existing zoning and land use
County Management
By Roger Baker
The large and diverse crowd at the recreational sport shooting management open house last Thursday night at the Community Center illustrated the challenge of making public policy here in Gilpin County. (more…)
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Black Hawk acquires Eureka Casino and Winners’ Haven Casino
Black Hawk church and school buildings designated as historic landmarks
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 July 10, 2013. They approved the purchase of the closed casino properties, Winners’ Haven and Eureka; (more…)