Zoning changes, summer rehabilitation projects
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 May 22, 2013 for the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. They approved purchase of approximately (more…)
Zoning code revisions, Forest Service agreement
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Connie McLain and Gail Watson considered numerous Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) grant applications the County and other entities will submit this year. Gilpin is being more aggressive in seeking the (more…)
Axle problems to be fixed later
By Lynn Volkens
Timberline Fire Protection District’s board of directors met May 14, 2013. Board members Rick Wenzel, Jim Crawford, Kay Johnson and Paul Ondr were present. Chris Samuelson was absent. This report incorporates information from the April meeting. All (more…)
County Management
By Roger Baker
The “Annual Operating and Financial Plan” that was approved at Tuesday’s meeting of the Gilpin County Commissioners was an indication of how close – and yet confusing – the County’s relationship with the US Forest Service is. (more…)
County Management
By Roger Baker
Property taxes were due (if paid in full) April 30, and notices of valuation just were mailed out to Gilpin County homeowners May 1, so it might be a good time to reflect on exactly what taxes are collected in Gilpin County. (more…)
Historic preservation projects, Bobtail liquor license
by Lynn Volkens
Mayor David Spellman and Black Hawk City Council members Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson and Greg Moates met May 8, 2013. Alderman Benito Torres was absent. The Aldermen considered (more…)
School board discusses updating broadband technology, other issues
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met May 6. President Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, Rusty Hardy, and Superintendent David MacKenzie were present. (more…)
CDOT amenable to limited use
By Lynn Volkens
A collaboration between Gilpin County and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) may result in public access to South Boulder Creek at Rollinsville. Gilpin County Commissioner Gail Watson, met with CDOT (more…)
Liquor License application fees, on-and-ongoing Brannan litigation, Veterans Services officer wanted
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Connie McLain and Gail Watson began their May 7, 2013 meeting by proclaiming May as Mental Health Month, and calling upon “all citizens, government agencies, public and (more…)
Central City Guidelines Not Approved By All
By David Josselyn
Call to Order
The Central City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Engels on Tuesday, February 19h. All council members were present along with City Manager Alan Lanning and City Attorney Marcus McAskin. (more…)
Alternative bike route provided to busiest streets
By Lynn Volkens
Bicyclists wanting to connect from Central City to Highway 119 will now have to do it along a circuitous route to bypass a stretch of Black Hawk’s Gregory Street. On April 24, 2013, the Black Hawk city council amended their (more…)
Bicycle route, employee insurance, eminent domain
By Lynn Volkens
Black Hawk City Council met the afternoon of April 23, 2013. Mayor Spellman and Council members Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Greg Moates and Benito Torres were present. They heard the latest (more…)
Legislative and litigation updates, Distrainment Auction
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Connie McLain and Gail Watson met the morning of April 23, 2013. They began their meeting in preparation of this year’s wildfire season, and ended it with an executive session (more…)
Maryland Mountain properties annexed and rezoned
By Lynn Volkens
Black Hawk City Council met April 10, 2013. Mayor David Spellman and Council members Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Greg Moates and Benito Torres had more on their plates than the usual (more…)
Liquor licensing and New Standards at Central City Council Meeting
By David Josselyn
Call to Order
The Central City Council Meeting of April 16th was called to order at 7:07pm.
Alderman Shirley Voorhies was not present.
Consent Agenda
The consent agenda included the regular bills list and the council minutes of the April 2nd meeting. The agenda was moved to approve by Alderman Gaines and seconded by Alderman Spain. The motion passed unanimously. (more…)
Discussions on new parking structures and water conservation draw a big crowd
By David Josselyn
Parking Solutions Begat Debt Concerns
The Central City Council met for a work session, Tuesday, April 16th, to discuss proposals for two new parking structures, improvements to water lines and drainage on Spring Street, and ideas for water conservation this summer. (more…)