Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Town Manager’s Newsletter
1. Town of Breckenridge - Top 100 Sustainable
Destinations
2. DMMO Download from the BTO -
A. October 14th Issue
B. October 16th Issue
C. October 19th Issue
3. Summit County Government -
A. Work Session Agenda - October 20th - Cancelled
B. Board of Health Meeting - October 20th & 22nd
4. Summit County Government Updates -
A. CO 91 to be Closed at Copper Mountain Oct. 29
B. COVID-19 Outbreak at Cornerstone Real Estate
Rocky Mountains
C. COVID-19 Outbreak from Sun Logic Social
Gathering
5. Local Organization Updates -
A. BreckCreate - Upcoming Workshops & Events
- Dia de los Muertos
B. Mountain Top Children’s Museum
C. Summit School District
6. I-70 Mountain Corridor Improvements -
A. Week of October 18th, 2020
B. I-70 Alert Newsletter - October 2020
7. Colorado Municipal League -
A. Newsletter - October 23rd Issue
8. Inntopia Update -
A. Mountain Travel News - Oct. 16th, 2020
B. Vacation Travel News - Oct. 19th, 2020
October 19th, 2020
2020 Sustainable Destinations Top 100
This is to con�rm that
has won a place among the 2020 Sustainable Destinations Top 100in recognition of its e�orts towards responsible tourism and distinctive appeal.
Drs. Albert Salman | President, Sustainable Destinations Top100 Selection Panel
6 October, 2020
Breckenridge, ColoradoUnited States
2020
SUSTAINABLE
DE S T I N A T I O N
S
Virtual Community Update/Summit County Public Health Recap
Friday, October 16th, 10:00am
Join Breckenridge Mayor Eric Mamula, Town Manager Rick
Holman, Assistant Town Manager Shannon Haynes, Summit
County Public Health representative Hannah Wynd, President/CEO
of the Breckenridge Tourism Office and Host Lucy Kay, for a
Breckenridge Community Update. Register Now.
Business Reel
Breckenridge Business Survey - Walkable Main Street Feedback The Town of Breckenridge and the Breckenridge Tourism Office request that Breckenridge businesses complete the
survey related to their experience with the Walkable Main Street activation this summer. The survey should take less than 8 minutes to complete and your responses will benefit future activation efforts in Breckenridge. Take the Survey Now.
September 30th Occupancy Report October occupancy is pacing 33% above last year with a $6 increase in the nightly rate (ADR). Bookings made in September 2020 for arrival September 2020 – March 2021 were up 119% Year over Year (YOY). Read The Full Report / Read The Report Notes
In Our Backyard
Statewide Mandatory Face Covering Executive Order Extended Governor Jared Polis amended and extended the statewide Mandatory Face Covering Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-219 is in effect through November 19th. Read The Order
Census Deadline Extended! October 31, 2020 Census deadline extended to October 31, 2020. Take The Census
COVID-19 TOOLBOX
One Breck Blog
Breck Giving Back Stories
Local, State, Federal, & Global Updates
Assistance Resources for Employees & Employers
Breckenridge Restaurants & Retailers Open for Orders
The Breckenridge Tourism Office (BTO) is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on
the local economy and strives to be a valuable, timely resource. If there is any assistance or information we can provide to better serve you right now,
please contact Tessa at [email protected]
Copyright © 2020 Breckenridge Tourism Office, All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you opted in for the weekly BTO newsletter, the DMMO Download.
Mailing Address:
111 Ski Hill Road
PO Box 1909
Breckenridge, CO 80424
Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.
Breckenridge Business Survey - Walkable Main Street Feedback
The Town of Breckenridge and the Breckenridge Tourism Office
request that Breckenridge businesses complete the survey related
to their experience with the Walkable Main Street activation this
summer. The survey should take less than 8 minutes to complete
and your responses will benefit future activation efforts in
Breckenridge. Take the Survey Now.
Business Reel
Recording: Virtual Community Update/Summit County Public Health Recap Breckenridge Mayor Eric Mamula, Town Manager Rick Holman, Assistant Town Manager Shannon Haynes, Summit County Public Health representative Hannah Wynd, President/CEO of the Breckenridge Tourism Office and Host Lucy Kay held a virtual community update and Summit County Public Health recap this morning. Watch The Recording
One Breck Service Champion Training Wednesday, November 18th, 8:30am Help your managers and employees assess their own communication style, further their understanding of other’s communication styles and learn to adapt their style for better employee and guest communication. This session is free to all team members of Breckenridge Business License holders. Register For The Training
Call For New Winter Activities The Breckenridge Tourism Office is currently working on what's new for winter to support activity dispersion strategies and would love to know what new offerings your business may be planning. We understand that winter will look different this year and while there are still many unknowns when it comes to the winter travel season, we're hoping to better educate guests of all their available options. If you have a new winter activity offering, please email [email protected]. Call For Restaurant Updates Are you closing your doors for a few days this fall or trying a new patio concept this winter? Please check your listing and let us know your Breckenridge restaurant's upcoming plans by emailing [email protected] (and don't forget to update your Google My Business page).
In Our Backyard
Save The Date: Town Council Special Virtual Meeting Tuesday, October 20th, 8:15-11:30am The Breckenridge Town Council will hold a special virtual meeting on Tuesday, October 20th, at 8:15am. Join The Meeting
Census Deadline Extended! October 31, 2020 Census deadline extended to October 31, 2020. Take The Census
COVID-19 TOOLBOX
One Breck Blog
Breck Giving Back Stories
Local, State, Federal, & Global Updates
Assistance Resources for Employees & Employers
Breckenridge Restaurants & Retailers Open for Orders
The Breckenridge Tourism Office (BTO) is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on
the local economy and strives to be a valuable, timely resource. If there is any assistance or information we can provide to better serve you right now,
please contact Tessa at [email protected]
Copyright © 2020 Breckenridge Tourism Office, All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you opted in for the weekly BTO newsletter, the DMMO Download.
Breck 101 Registration - Now Open!
The mission of the Breck 101 program is to provide Breckenridge’s guest
service workers an opportunity to experience first-hand the offerings they’re
trusted to recommend while also learning about support resources available
to them as residents. This experiential guest-service training program offers
activity outings, fine dining experiences, spa services, lodging tours, and a
retail scavenger hunt to Breckenridge’s most guest-facing employees – all at
no cost. Due to limited capacities this winter, ensuring your team’s
awareness of all the Breckenridge area has to offer is more important than
ever. Register Now to Learn More..
Business Reel
Breckenridge Calendar Update & Event Details
12.5 Lighting of Breckenridge 12.9-19 10 Days of Ullr 1.29-2.7 Breckenridge Snow
Sculpture Invitational
Employee Appreciation Voucher Program The Town of Breckenridge is rolling out an employee appreciation program to thank local workers for all of their hard work and dedication during this most trying time. The program invites local employers to purchase, for a price of $5, a voucher to give to their employees as a thank you for their efforts. The vouchers will be redeemable at participating local businesses and will carry a redemption value of $15. The Town will reimburse any participating vendor that has accepted the vouchers at the $15 per voucher rate. Learn More
In Our Backyard
9News Denver Talks Lighting of Breckenridge Matt Renoux of 9News Denver explains that while the iconic holiday lights will still be on this winter, Lighting of Breckenridge will be different. Watch The Video
Breckenridge Featured By Condé Nast Thanks to an ongoing relationship with travel writer, Nina Hahn, Breckenridge’s mask ordinance and Grand Colorado on Peak 8 were featured in a Condé Nast story ‘What to Expect at U.S.
Resorts this Winter’. This article was syndicated and had a reach over two million. Read The Article
Town Council Special Virtual Meeting Tomorrow, October 20th, 8:15-11:30am The Breckenridge Town Council will hold a special virtual meeting tomorrow, October 20th, at 8:15am. Join The Meeting
Census Deadline Extended! October 31, 2020 Census deadline extended to October 31, 2020. Take The Census
COVID-19 TOOLBOX
One Breck Blog
Breck Giving Back Stories
Local, State, Federal, & Global Updates
Assistance Resources for Employees & Employers
Breckenridge Restaurants & Retailers Open for Orders
The Breckenridge Tourism Office (BTO) is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on
the local economy and strives to be a valuable, timely resource. If there is any assistance or information we can provide to better serve you right now,
please contact Tessa at [email protected]
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Summit County Board of Health and Summit County Board of County Commissioners will hold joint recurring public meetings on
Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.
and Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. until further notice
for the purpose of reviewing information, investigations, and other
issues pertaining to the ongoing COVID-19 Local Disaster Emergency and take action on such matters as may be deemed necessary
Due to Public Health concerns and social distancing efforts, this
meeting will be conducted virtually and the public is encouraged to join the meeting by following the instructions below:
Please click the link below to join the meeting as a public attendee, or enter the Meeting ID and Password through
the Zoom app. https://zoom.us/j/91060163962 Meeting ID: 910 6016 3962
Password: 65GpkjKYI!
You will be able to post questions via Chat or email your questions to [email protected].
Provided, however, the Boards may not address questions or provide answers during the meeting.
Or Join via Phone (Please note that you will not be able to participate in the
meeting if you only join via phone). (346) 248-7799 (669) 900-9128 (312) 626-6799 (301) 715-8592
Meeting ID: 910 6016 3962
Password: 050060
The Boards may on occasion move into a breakout Executive Session to review public health investigations, health information, or other confidential information
and receive legal advice pertaining thereto.
CO 91 to be Closed at Copper Mountain Oct. 29 Please note that this version has been updated with a revised CO 91 closure date of October 29.
Pedestrian bridge placement will require an overnight highway closure; access to I-70 from Leadville will be detoured through Minturn
Contact: Jason Lederer, Open Space & Trails Department, 970-668-4213 SUMMIT COUNTY — An overnight full closure of Colorado Highway 91 will take place Thursday, Oct. 29, near Copper Mountain while crews install a new pedestrian bridge over the intersection. Nighttime travelers seeking access to Interstate 70 from Leadville will be detoured through Minturn on U.S. Highway 24.
“The bridge will be installed overnight to minimize the impact to travelers on CO 91,” explained Jason Lederer, senior resource specialist for Summit County Open Space & Trails. “This is the first, and likely, only time we will be impacting motorists to build this trail. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while we work on this exciting improvement to our trail system.”
The closure will be from 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Travelers will be able to access Copper Mountain from I-70 throughout the duration of the closure.
DETOUR INFORMATION: The detour will redirect traffic from Leadville through Minturn using U.S. 24 and I-70. The detour route adds 36 miles and approximately 30-40 minutes to travel time. See attached detour map. The new bridge is a part of the larger Fremont Pass Recreational Pathway Project. This project is a collaboration between Summit and Lake counties, the U.S. Forest Service and the Climax Molybdenum Company. The new pathway will connect Summit and Lake counties’ pathway systems and will pass through National Forest and Climax-owned properties over Fremont Pass and along Colorado Highway 91 Top of the Rockies National Scenic Byway.
The project is being funded through the Federal Lands Access Program grant, Summit County, the State of Colorado and a local nonprofit organization of bicyclists. This three-mile section of trail runs along Tenmile Creek and is expected to open in early summer 2021.
PROJECT INFORMATION For additional information about this project, call the project information line at 970-456-4456; email the team at [email protected] to sign up for updates.
# # #
Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Cornerstone Real Estate Rocky Mountains
Breckenridge business reports two cases among employees; all known positive cases have been isolated and all known close contacts have been quarantined
Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 at Cornerstone Real Estate Rocky Mountains in Breckenridge. The company currently has two confirmed cases among its employees.
"We know how challenging the pandemic has been for our business community and we are sorry to see another impacted by COVID-19,” Summit County Public Health Director Amy Wineland said. "This outbreak demonstrates just how infectious the virus is and that even when you are following recommended physical distancing protocol and using proper PPE, employees can still get sick. For this reason, we are urging the community to be especially cautious right now.”
Cornerstone Real Estate Rocky Mountains is located in Breckenridge and serves the Summit County community. The two employees were tested for COVID-19 on Oct. 13 and Oct. 14, after developing symptoms. Public Health received the positive test results on Oct. 15 and Oct. 16.
Management at Cornerstone Real Estate Rocky Mountains had been extremely proactive in following all recommended Physical Distancing Protocol and Public Health guidelines including keeping employees and meetings with appropriate physical distance, diligently cleaning all surfaces, enforcing mask wearing, conducting symptom and temperature monitoring and logging on a daily basis, as well as installing an air purifier.
The outbreak investigation at Cornerstone Real Estate Rocky Mountains, including thorough contact tracing, remains in progress. Summit County Public Health’s contact tracing team is conducting an investigation of the positive cases’ close contacts. The positive cases have been placed in isolation, and all close contacts identified thus far have been placed under quarantine. As with any communicable disease investigation, this COVID-19 investigation will take time to complete.
Information on Summit County positive cases can be found on the COVID-19 Data Dashboard.
Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak from Sun Logic Social Gathering
Summit County residents test positive after traveling together; all known positive cases have been isolated and all known close contacts have been quarantined
Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating a social gathering outbreak of COVID-19 among a group of eighteen Sun Logic employees that traveled together outside of the country. Nine individuals out of the twelve Summit County residents from the traveling party have thus far tested positive.
"With a school break approaching we are urging the community to avoid traveling in groups that mix individuals from different households as we know that large groups increase the risk of virus transmission,” Summit County Public Health Director Amy Wineland said. "If you are looking to travel with your family, keep the group size small and contained to your household. Be sure to wear masks, keep 6 feet of physical distance from others, and follow measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. In addition, individuals should exercise caution when traveling abroad amidst the global pandemic, and avoid countries with travel advisories due to COVID-19.”
The group traveled overseas together on the company trip from Oct. 6 through Oct. 14. The majority of individuals began experiencing symptoms between Oct. 13 and Oct. 14. Nine members of the group were tested for COVID-19 on Oct. 16 and Oct. 17. Public Health received the positive test results on Oct. 17, Oct. 18, and Oct. 19. The agency learned that several members of the traveling party flew home while symptomatic. State officials are reaching out to all individuals on the flight to quarantine due to the potential exposure.
Public health officials learned that the company trip was to a country with a Level 3 Travel Advisory, indicating that U.S. residents should reconsider their travel plans. Individuals considering traveling overseas are encouraged to consult the U.S. Department of State website for travel advisories. If symptoms develop while traveling, individuals should seek testing immediately and isolate from others. Flying with COVID-19 symptoms is not permitted and the CDC has the right to restrict travel of individuals known or believed to have COVID-19, or who have been exposed to a person with COVID-19. “The wave of recent outbreaks attributed to social gatherings has the potential to be extremely damaging to our community and economy. The spike in our COVID-19 case numbers is putting us in real danger of sliding backwards into Safer at Home Level 3 and facing more restrictive measures from the state,” said County Manager Scott Vargo. “This would be devastating to our businesses as we prepare for ski season. We need our community to take the pandemic seriously and take responsible action to mitigate the spread of this highly contagious virus. Now is not the time to be hosting parties or getting together in large groups.”
The outbreak investigation among attendees of the social gathering, including thorough contact tracing, remains in progress. Summit County Public Health’s contact tracing team is conducting an investigation
of the positive cases’ close contacts. The positive cases have been placed in isolation, and all close contacts identified thus far have been placed under quarantine. As with any communicable disease investigation, this COVID-19 investigation will take time to complete. The Sun Logic Breckenridge business locations have been staffed by employees who did not attend the trip. Management will be closing the locations temporarily and is reviewing the business physical distancing protocol with public health officials.
Information on Summit County positive cases can be found on the COVID-19 Data Dashboard. Information on Summit County’s progress on the CDPHE Dial Framework for reopening is available on the CDPHE website. Individuals should consult the CDC website for information on travel and COVID-19.
###
GET CREATIVE
Your Guide To Upcoming
Workshops + Classes
Check-out the full lineup of artistic opportunities that are on tap any day of the
week. Step into oil painting, get your hands dirty at clay hand building
or explore an open studio.
Workshops + Classes
Private Classes & Workshops
BCA offers private workshops of varying lengths in the following mediums:
ceramics, crafts and artisanal products, drawing, glassblowing, metalsmithing,
painting, photography, printmaking, textiles/sewing, welding and
woodworking. Class capacity depends upon medium. To schedule a private
workshop, please contact Drea Edwards at 970-547-3116 ext 3 or
Young Writers Club
Oct 20 & 27 | Virtual | 5:00pm
Join us each week for inspiration, collaboration, and guidance in creative
writing. We spend time each week writing, discussing a different novel, sharing
our work and offering positive feedback for each other’s writing.
Date Night: You Light Up My Life – Jack O’Lantern Carving
October 16 | Riverwalk Center | 7:00pm
Come mingle with other couples for a fun Halloween themed date night! Enjoy
a drink and learn some pro carving tips to help create your ghouly gourd.
Costumes welcome! Must be 21 or older to attend.
Mucky Buddies
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10am | Riverwalk Center
A spin off of the Muddy Buddies kids ceramics class, Mucky Buddies is a non-
ceramics family sculpture class. We’ll make our own sculpture and art materials
using mostly household items and explore different ways of creating and having
fun with our homemade materials. We’ll make slime, salt dough, model magic
and raid the recycle bin for project materials as well, and then sculpt all kinds of
creations from monsters to holiday ornaments.
Toddler Art
Nov 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24 | 11am | Riverwalk Center
Bring your toddler to the Riverwalk Center for a mini-class for mini-artists.
Projects are thirty minutes long, and will provide parents an opportunity to be
creative with their young ones.
Linocut Printmaking
Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 | 6pm | Old Masonic Hall
This beginner class will focus on linoleum block printmaking techniques.
Participants will learn about printmaking materials as well as how to safely use
tools to create a finished print by the end of class. Participants should have an
idea in mind that the instructor can help you bring to life!
Crochet Circle
Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 | 2pm | Old Masonic Hall
Crochet Crafts is designed for beginners to learn to crochet with basic stitches
and techniques, learn to read patterns and design your own crochet crafts. For
examples, a 5 x 5 square pattern will be used to build a scarf or vest.
Beginner Ceramics
Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 | 6pm | Ceramics Studio
This adult class offers an introduction to the comprehensive process of
ceramics and pottery, and students will practice both wheel throwing and hand
building techniques. Other skills that will be covered include: wedging,
trimming, and attachments. Each class will start with a specific skill-focused
demonstration, and students can expect supportive guidance from our
instructor.
Developing Drawing Skills
Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 | 6pm | Old Masonic Hall
This all levels drawing class focuses on strategies and exercises for drawing
from life as well as the imagination, while exploring different drawing medium
and approach. Each week we will cover different aspects of drawing as we
practice skills in observation, understanding light, elements of design and
composition; while not taking ourselves too seriously and have fun!
Winter Wonderland Plein Air
Nov 5, 12, 19 | 9am | Gold Run Nordic Center
This class will take advantage of the beautiful winter scenery by taking our
paints outdoors! We will spend the majority of class outside learning about light,
color and layers in nature. All levels are welcome!
Clay Hand-Building
Nov 5, 12, 19 | 6pm | Ceramics Studio
This class will experience clay hand building through the method of slab
construction and slab manipulation, pinching and coiling to create decorative
and also functional pieces. Projects will include cylinder vessels, slab boxes
and pockets, tumblers, cups, mugs and plates.
Oil Painting – Animals
Nov 6, 13, 20 | 1pm | Old Masonic Hall
A fun and vibrant morning class for all levels with no experience
necessary. Participants will learn about the basics of oil form and the
necessary materials to achieve the goal of bringing a painting to life. In three
hours, participants will create a painting of a landscape.
Upcycled Crafts
Nov 6, 13, 20 | 6pm | Old Masonic Hall
Be creative by using recycled materials to make useful and artistic objects.
Projects will include wine bottle fairy lights, glass etched jars and ski pole wind
chimes.
Splash with Watercolor
Nov 7, 21 | 9:30am | Old Masonic Hall
This watercolor class is geared for beginner and intermediate painters. The
workshop will cover watercolor techniques and the participants will work with
value studies and paint a finished painting. Reference materials will be provided
or you may bring your own.
Glass Beaded Jewelry
Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 | 6pm | Old Masonic Hall
In this class, participants will create beautiful jewelry pieces choosing from
handblown glass focal beads and finishing them with a variety of complimentary
beads.
VIEW FULL SCHEDULE
About BreckCreate
Breckenridge Creative Arts (BCA)—or BreckCreate for short—supports and
serves artists, creatives, cultural enthusiasts, residents, visitors, and the
community at large by providing a year-round schedule of performances,
exhibitions, screenings, classes, workshops and other engagement
opportunities throughout Breckenridge, Colorado.
Día de los Muertos
In many parts of Mexico, Central America, and the United States, El Día de los
Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a time to honor and celebrate deceased
loved ones. Community participation is essential to this holiday that is full of life,
reflection, food, family and fun. The celebration demonstrates how a diverse
community can come together to share a common desire – to honor our
ancestors and keep their memories alive.
The annual Día de los Muertos celebration in Breckenridge has expanded from
a two-day celebration to a month-long event now including partnerships with a
host of restaurants and community organizations. Together with local
community partners, BreckCreate has created an experience for Día de los
Muertos that is rooted in respect and authenticity.
More Information
Ofrendas + Culinary Experiences
Through November 1
In keeping with cultural tradition, a number of temporary ofrendas (altars) have
been installed around the Town of Breckenridge, and many local restaurants
have created unique menus that reflect the values and traditions of Dia de los
Muertos.
Restaurants Offering Día de los Muertos Menu: Downstairs at Eric’s
Blue River Bistro
Mi Casa Mexican Cantina and Restaurant
Castaways Cove
The Motherloaded Tavern
Businesses with Ofrendas: Domus Pacis Family Respite (located at Downstairs at Eric’s)
Breckenridge distillery (located at distillery)
Summit Highschool (located at Gravity Haus)
Blue River Bistro (located at restaurant)
Castaways Cove (located at restaurant)
Mi Casa Mexican Cantina and Restaurant (located at restaurant)
Breckenridge Tourism Office (located at the Welcome Center)
Mountain Dreamers (located at Hearthstone)
Download Map
Family Activities
October 24 | 11am | Riverwalk Center
Breck Create is partnering with the Mexican Cultural Center, Ofrenda artist
Adrian Marban Castrejon, and Groupo Huitzilopochtli, to celebrate Dia de los
Muertos. Storytelling speaking to the traditions of Dia de los Mueros, Aztec
dance performances, and an Ofrenda demonstration will be occurring at the
Riverwalk Center on Saturday October 24, from 11am to 4pm. Come learn
about the traditions and stories significant to Dia de los Muertos!
Schedule
11:00 am – Storyteller from the Mexican Cultural Center
12:00pm – Aztec dance performance by Grupo Huitzilopochtli
1:00 pm – Storyteller from the Mexican Cultural Center
2:00 pm – Ofrenda demonstration by artist Adrian Marban Castrejon
3:00 pm – Aztec dance performance by Grupo Huitzilopochtli
Download Educational Guide
Corazón-Mexicano
This year, four Colorado artists came together to collaborate on a special Dia
de los Muertos installation at the Old Masonic Hall. The front window on Main
Street has been transformed into a large Ofrenda, complete with a multi-tiered
Altar covered in hand painted skulls and candle sticks, monarch butterflies, and
sculptures representing life and death. Pictures of one artist’s family members
sit atop the Ofrenda as is custom, with small memorabilia belonging to them
including Mexican dolls. Enjoy the exhibit this October by safely viewing the
work from in front of the Old Maisonic Hall and reading the artists’ statements
online.
Participating artists: Elisa Gomez
Armand Silva
Karime Gonzalez
Maria Morley
Artist Information
About BreckCreate
Breckenridge Creative Arts (BCA)—or BreckCreate for short—supports and
serves artists, creatives, cultural enthusiasts, residents, visitors, and the
community at large by providing a year-round schedule of performances,
exhibitions, screenings, classes, workshops and other engagement
opportunities throughout Breckenridge, Colorado.
Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.
Winter is around the corner, which means it's time to think about your holiday plants needs!
Mountain Top's Poinsettia Fundraiser has been providing Summit County's holiday
plants for over 10 years. This year, we're extending our offerings with more holiday
plants for your business or home! The Holiday Plant Fundraiser will support our
school-age programs now running year-round. We thank you in advance for your
time and consideration and appreciate your support as always.
Orders are due by November 13, 2020
Deliveries will be during the first week of December (or sooner by request)
Not in Summit County? Donate a holiday plant to a local hero!
Email for more information
Click Here for the Order Form
Red - Poinsettia Pot, pinched
Available sizes: 4.5” 6.5” 8.5” 12”
Ice Punch - Poinsettia Pot, pinched
Available sizes: 4.5” 6.5” 8.5” 12”
Christmas Cactus (Zygo)
Available sizes: 6” 8”
Holly
Available sizes: 4” 6”
Lavender
Available sizes: 4” 6”
Rosemary
Available sizes: 4” 6”
Anthurium
Available sizes: 6” 8”
Amaryllis
Available sizes: 6” Single 6” Double
Paperwhites
Available sizes: 6”
Click Here for the Order Form
Copyright © 2020 Mountain Top Children's Museum, All rights reserved.
Mountain Top Children's Museum, Inc.
970-453-7878
Our mailing address is: PO BOX 4359, Breckenridge, CO 80424
You are receiving this email because you signed up for our newsletter or participated at our non-profit in
the past. If you'd like to change how you receive these emails or unsubscribe,
you can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.
This email was sent to [email protected]
why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Mountain Top Children's Museum, Inc. · PO Box 4359 · Breckenridge, CO 80424-4359 · USA
BOARD OF EDUCATION Ms. Kate Hudnut, President Ms. Tracey Carisch, Vice President Ms. Gini Bradley, Secretary Mr. Chris Alleman, Treasurer Ms. Gloria Quintero, Director Ms. Consuelo Redhorse, Director Ms. Isabel Rodriguez, Director Dr. Marion Smith, Jr., Superintendent
Contact: Mikki Grebetz Communications Specialist
[email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Summit School District Recognizes October as Dyslexia Awareness Month
(FRISCO, CO – October 16, 2020) - Summit School District (SSD) is joining state, national and worldwide organizations to recognize October as Dyslexia Awareness Month with yesterday’s unanimous Proclamation #2020-21-7 from the SSD Board of Education. Dyslexia Awareness Month is a time to come together to raise awareness and share resources to erase stigma and dispel misconceptions.
In addition to the district providing essential resources to families and offering staff training, the SSD Board of Education will have the opportunity to approve a new literacy and writing curriculum, along with Tier II interventions this school year, which will be implemented by fall 2021.
Established in October 2019, SSD Literacy Committee has been working with a goal to present a recommendation to the Board of Education for a literacy and writing curriculum for grades Kindergarten through Fifth grade within the district curriculum review cycle. All potential curriculums are science-based, standards-aligned and have been approved by the Colorado Department of Education.
Ellen Clark, Director of Special Services, commented, “We are excited for the literacy committee to analyze and recommend evidence-based interventions in a collaborative effort between the expertise and experience of educational professionals and parents. This collaboration is a great benefit to all scholars, including our scholars in special education."
With the committee’s wide range of literacy expertise from the representation of a parent, elementary teachers, Literacy Resource Teachers (LRT), Special Education teachers, school principals and district administration, the committee will also develop curriculum training and ongoing professional development to ensure the material is effectively and equitably delivered.
Liz Strempke, SSD Director of Elementary Education, expressed, “The Literacy Committee is proud to involve a diverse membership group which also celebrates a coordinated partnership of families and the district while maintaining transparent, open and continuous dialog by hosting public meetings last year. With COVID-19 restrictions this year, unfortunately, we have had to limit the number of individuals meeting in person, thus in person meetings have not been accessible to the general public. We believe we can best equitably serve scholars with effective parental partnership, quality inclusive practices and collaboration across programs.”
For more information on the Curriculum Literacy Committee and to find meeting dates, agendas and minutes, please visit the District website, summitk12.org.
To support the curriculum work and to continue developing instructional practices, this school year, SSD has hired two staff members, one that is professionally trained in Orton-Gillingham, which is an instructional approach intended primarily for use with individuals who have difficulty with reading,
spelling and writing, such as those individuals with dyslexia. SSD is excited to welcome Beth Wells, K-3 Literacy Coach, and Shannon Adam, Literacy Coordinator, and welcome their extensive knowledge in dyslexia to support the ongoing literacy initiative and district professional development.
“We feel very fortunate to have Beth and Shannon join our district literacy team. They both bring vast experience and depth of knowledge in a variety of ways, which will no doubt serve all scholars at SSD,” commented Strempke. “With their addition, we are excited about the future of SSD to continue to equitably serve all young readers.”
SSD is proud to join the international Dyslexia Awareness Month movement, and we invite you to join us on social media, show your support and spread awareness. Follow along and share in the movement with #GoRedforDyslexia.
###
About Summit School District Nestled over 9,500 ft. in the Colorado mountains, Summit School District provides excellence in public education to families in the diverse resort mountain communities of Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco and Silverthorne. Serving more than 3,500 scholars, it is the vision of Summit School District scholars, staff and community members to work together in an atmosphere of care and respect to offer each scholar an array of educational programs designed to foster unique academic, vocational and personal strengths.
Summit School District 150 School Road P.O. Box 7 Frisco, CO 80443 970.368.1000 www.summitk12.org
View this email in your browser
I-70 Mountain Corridor Improvements
Parking restrictions, trail closure in Idaho
Springs
Portions of the Idaho Springs parking lots in the town’s business district close Sunday night for construction work along with the Water Wheel Park trail that connects downtown Idaho Springs to the park on the south side of I-70.
With highway widening work now focused along both directions of Interstate 70 through
Idaho Springs, starting next week there will be parking restrictions in the south end of
the city’s parking lots between 14th and 17th avenues and a closure of the Water Wheel
Park Trail that goes beneath I-70 and connects with 17th Avenue on the north side of the
highway (see graphic).
The trail will be closed for about one month and the parking restrictions will be in place
for about two months for the significant amount of work that needs to be done to widen
the highway for the westbound Express Lane.
This Sunday, Oct. 18, crews will begin installing underground utilities and electrical
conduit, doing drainage work, putting in new curb and gutter, installing signs and fire
hydrants, building new concrete barriers, installing light poles and repaving sections of
the three parking lots adjacent to westbound I-70 at Exit 240 (CO 103/Mt. Evans).
Other work along I-70 and Idaho Springs ramps
Across the highway from these parking lots, extensive construction work continues along
the eastbound lanes of I-70 near Mile Point 240. The eastbound through travel lanes are
still shifted toward the center median while work is done along the south side of I-70 to
install a sanitary sewer line beneath the highway and raise the highway grade along the
outside eastbound shoulder so surface water drains toward the center median. The Exit
240 (CO 103/Mt. Evans) on-ramp to eastbound I-70 will remain closed until this work is
finished.
When this work is complete, eastbound I-70 traffic will be shifted back to the south so
the median area can be reconstructed between Mile Points 240 and 241. As travel lanes
shift through this area, drivers should pay extra attention and stay in their lane of travel.
The westbound I-70 off-ramp to Exit 239 in west Idaho Springs will be closed each day
next week, and a reminder that westbound lane closures could go into effect as early as
1 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 4 p.m. on Thursday and remain in place until 9
a.m. the next day. There is also the potential for daytime ramp closures each weekday
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
See information at the bottom of this newsletter for the day-to-day lane closure hours
for each direction of I-70 and refer to www.cotrip.org for updated closure information
throughout the week.
The following lane closure timeframes are now permissible along
the I-70 corridor. For detailed daily schedule information, please
visit www.cotrip.org.
Westbound I-70
Mon-Wed: 1 pm-9 am; Thurs: 5 pm-9 am; Fri: 9 pm-9 am; Sat:
7 pm-9 am; Sun: 4 pm-6 am
Eastbound I-70
Mon-Thur: 7 pm-6 am; Fri: 6 pm-10 am; Sat: 8 pm-10 am; Sun: 8
pm-6 am
Weekday Ramp Closure Hours
9 am - 3 pm and 6 pm - 6 am
Weekend Ramp Closure Hours
Midnight - 11 am and 6 pm - Midnight
With construction activities on the rise along the I-70 mountain
corridor and crews working in various locations adjacent to
moving traffic, we ask that drivers pay attention to posted speed
limits and drive distraction free.
All construction activities are weather dependent and schedules
are subject to change.
COVID-19
Safe transportation infrastructure is essential for all of us, particularly for
emergency first responders and freight drivers as Colorado navigates the
COVID-19 pandemic. With that in mind, CDOT maintenance and construction
crews follow social distancing and other health safety measures to reduce
COVID-19 exposure on the worksite. The Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment announced guidelines for construction activities. The
public is urged to join the campaign for #DoingMyPartCO by practicing social
distancing and wearing face masks. As traffic returns to normal levels,
motorists must drive cautiously and heed the speed limit so all of us can
return home safely.
Stay Connected
There are a variety of ways you can
get more information about
construction activities and
associated traffic impacts along the
I-70 mountain corridor.
Call the Hotline
720-828-8299
Visit CDOT's Facebook
Visit CDOT's Twitter
Text alerts
Text wbi70 to 21000
Send us an Email
Visit our Website
You are receiving this email because you requested information regarding construction
updates for the I-70 Westbound Peak Period Shoulder Lane Project.
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.
A newsletter of the I-70 Coalition.
View this email in your browser
Mission: To enhance public accessibility and mobility in the I-70 Mountain Corridor
and adjoining dependent counties and municipalities through the implementation of
joint public & private transportation management efforts.
I-70 Alert October 2020
The Colorado Department of Transportation is conducting a survey of recent travelers
on the I-70 Mountain Corridor to the west of Denver. The purpose of this study is to
understand drivers’ travel patterns and preferences when using the I-70 Mountain
Corridor. Participants who qualify for and complete the survey can be entered for a
chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. If you have any questions about the
survey, please email [email protected].
If you’ve traveled the I-70 mountain corridor in the last 9 months, we want to hear from you! Take the survey at https://rsgsurvey.com/i70/pages/local1
Westbound MEXL Operational This Ski Season CDOT’s executive team approved a plan to speed up
construction on I-70’s new westbound Mountain
Express Lane (MEXL) in a push to complete major
construction by the end of 2020. Although this means
more lane closures due to construction this Fall, the
westbound MEXL will be OPEN to the public by the
end of this year. Even better news for I-70 travelers,
tolls will be waived until summer 2021. Similar to the
eastbound MEXL, the shoulder lane will be open during peak travel times only, and
then operate as a shoulder during other times. Click here for a refresher on how the I-
70 express lanes work.
Vail Pass Project Phase 1 Funded In June of this year, CDOT was awarded
a $60.7 million federal Infrastructure for
Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant for the
I-70 West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes
project that will be built on the west side of Vail Pass. CDOT released the
Environmental Assessment for public review last month. Assuming no significant not-
yet-understood impacts are found during the public review process, the project will
move toward a decision document, the design will be finalized, a contractor selected,
and construction will begin in 2021.
Construction of the West Vail Pass Aux Lanes project will take place over a 10 mile
stretch and include the following:
· EB third auxiliary lane (MP 185 through 190)
· Curve reconstruction (MP 186 and 188)
· Wildlife underpasses and wildlife fences (MP186 and 188)
· Water quality improvements, including a Sediment Control Action Plan
· Bridge reconstruction (Polk Creek)
· Lower truck ramp reconstructions
· Relocate 2 miles of Vail Pass recreational trail
· Anti-icing system on MP 185 bridge
· Technology improvements including electronic messaging signs and variable
speed limits
This project is an essential piece of I-70’s long term plan and is among the highest
priorities for the I-70 Coalition.
Did You Know? A systematic review of available literature, studies, and their methodologies by the London
School of Hygiene found zero cases explicitly linking the transmission of COVID-19 to transit
after the adoption of best practices such as mask wearing.
(Source: Public Transit and COVID-19 Pandemic Study:
Global Research and Best Practices, by APTA. September 2020.)
Do you want more timely updates on I-70 plans and projects? Sign up for GoI70 eBlasts, or follow GoI70 on social media.
Empowered cities and towns, united for a strong Colorado
NewsletterVol. 46, No. 21, October 23, 2020
The State Internet Portal Authority (SIPA) is happy to announce its new executive director, Ajay Bagal!
"After a very thorough search, the Board would
like to welcome Bagal to lead Colorado SIPA," said Patty Salazar, chair of SIPA’s Board of Directors. Salazar goes on to say, "The Board is excited to work with Bagal as our new executive director and confident that SIPA will be well-positioned under his guidance to thrive in the years to come."
Bagal has more than 20 years of executive leadership experience with expertise in strategic planning, board operations, technology optimization, operations management, organizational development, corporate governance, vendor management, customer experience, and fiscal discipline.
"I appreciate the Board’s confidence in me, and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to lead such a great organization," says Bagal. "Colorado SIPA has a bright future and I know we can move forward and continue to provide the increasing demand for efficient cost-saving technologies to better connect constituents with their government."
Bagal has lived in Colorado for 18 years and is proud to call Colorado his permanent home. He is dedicated to improving the lives of all Coloradans through public service. His commitment to maintaining and building trust is a core value and at the foundation of his diverse professional and social relationships.
Bagal holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Boston University and a master’s degree in Management and Organization from the University of Colorado. He also completed a Negotiation Master Class at Harvard Law School.
By Beauclarine Thomas, CML legislative and policy advocate
Currently, Colorado is experiencing an increase in positive COVID-19 cases. To ensure that all municipalities have the resources they need, CML has been working
with county and state public health leaders to provide support to municipalities interested in expanding their COVID-19 testing infrastructure. To increase testing capacity, CML urges municipal leaders to work through their county public health department to address the
availability of community testing sites and testing resources. Additionally, in conversations with the state public health department, CDPHE, CML has learned that the state will be providing additional curative tests to counties based on population
percentages, implementing kiosk-based testing, and expanding second courier testing relationships. CDPHE also stressed that they are willing to assist counties with fleshing out plans to expand barrier-free testing.
Please work through your county public health department if you would like to expand access to testing in your municipality. As cases increase, it is pertinent that municipal leaders have the support and resources to meet the needs of their residents.
A searchable map that provides a list of community testing centers statewide can be found at bit.ly/2HgifQU. This map can be customized by typing in your municipality. Additionally, Coronavirus Relief Funds, also known as CARES or CRF, can be used to address local testing needs. These funds can be utilized until Dec. 21. Please contact Kevin Bommer at [email protected] or Meghan Dollar at [email protected] if you have any questions on these funds.
Welcome SIPA's new executive director, Ajay Bagal
Expanding barrier-free access to COVID-19 testing
FEMA has opened applications for two hazard mitigation grant programs totaling $660 million.The two grant programs, the Flood Mitigation Assistance grant (bit.ly/3lTar74) and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant (bit.ly/2H3Jn5Z), or BRIC, will provide funds to states, local communities, tribes and territories for eligible mitigation activities. These programs allow for funding to be used on projects that will reduce future disaster losses and strengthen our nation's ability to build a culture of preparedness.
This will be the first time FEMA has offered the BRIC grant, which was made possible by the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 (bit.ly/3iZ5I1L), allowing for a stable funding source to fund mitigation projects annually.
The new BRIC grant is for pre-disaster mitigation activities and replaces FEMA's existing Pre-Disaster Mitigation program. BRIC will offer $500 million in grants to help
support states, tribes, territories and communities throughout the nation as they design and begin new infrastructure projects – projects that will reduce future disaster recovery costs and help save lives. The program will also provide incentives to local governments to adopt and enforce modern building codes.
FEMA is also opening the application period for the Flood Mitigation Assistance grants. There is $160 million available in flood mitigation grants, with $70 million of that amount
set aside for community flood mitigation projects (bit.ly/378rP3h).
These grants are used for projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings that are insured by the National Flood Insurance Program. Projects are selected based on the cost-effectiveness and eligibility of the proposal. FEMA has provided more than $1.3 billion on more than 2,900 flood mitigation projects since these grants began in 1996.
Both grant applications will be open from Sept. 30 – Jan. 21, 2021. Eligible applicants must apply for funding using the new FEMA Grants Outcome (FEMA GO) at bit.ly/33GxRX1. Applications received by FEMA after this deadline will not be considered for funding. If you have any questions, please contact FEMA Office of Intergovernmental Affairs at 202-646-3444 or at [email protected].
CML Newsletter (ISSN 7439903) is published biweekly by the Colorado Municipal League, 1144 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203-2207, for Colorado's municipal officials. (USPS 075-590)Periodical postage paid in Denver, Colorado.
Designer and editor: Leslie Hough Circulation/mailing lists: Mark Vanderbrook
POSTMASTER: Send address change form 3579 to Colorado Municipal League, 1144 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203-2207; (p) 303-831-6411 / 866-578-0936; (f) 303-860-8175.
Subscription to CML Newsletter is offered as a portion of member dues. Cost to nonmembers is $300 a year.
Get this newsletter by email. The CML Newsletter is available by email three days before it arrives in the mail! Sign up at bit.ly/CMLNewsletter.
Newsletter
2 CML Newsletter
CongratulationsCML congratulates Kevin Bommer and Meghan Dollar who celebrated their work anniversary in October.
Kevin Bommerexecutive director21 years
Meghan Dollarlegislative advocacy manager9 years
FEMA opens $600M grant application process
The United States Department of Agriculture announced that it is investing $6.3 million to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas in Colorado. This investment is part of the $550 million Congress allocated to the second round of the ReConnect Program.
"The need for rural broadband has never been more apparent than it is now – as our nation manages the coronavirus national emergency. Access to telehealth services, remote learning for school children, and remote business operations all require access to broadband," U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said. "I am so proud of our rural communities
who have been working day in and day out, just like they always do, producing the food and fiber America depends on. We need them more than ever during these trying times, and expanding access to this critical infrastructure will help ensure rural America prospers for years to come."
Emery Telecommunications & Video Inc. will use a $6.3 million ReConnect grant to deploy a fiber-to-the-premises network to connect 1,638 people, 91 farms, 52 businesses, three fire stations and two post offices to high-speed broadband internet in Dolores, San Miguel and Montezuma counties in Colorado.
Southwest Colorado receiving $6.3M in high-speed broadband funding
Some 1,300 Montrose residents made pledges to save over four million gallons of water, resulting in the City of Montrose finishing 4th in the nation during the 9th Annual Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation.
In addition to reducing overall water waste, Montrose residents pledged to reduce their use of single-use plastic water bottles by more than 10,000 and to take actions that will prevent 232 pounds of hazardous waste from entering watersheds.
Through the 1,300 online pledges, residents committed to cut overall water usage by 4,444,978 gallons per year. By altering daily lifestyle choices, Montrose residents also pledged to put 108,000 fewer pounds of waste into landfills. Potential savings of 30,000
gallons of oil, 15.5 million pounds of carbon dioxide, 276,000-kilowatt hours of electricity, and $55,000 dollars in consumer cost savings rounded out the final pledge results.
"The City of Montrose did quite well," Mayor Barbara Bynum said when announcing the news during the City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday. "Placing in the top five at number four is something we can be really proud of."
Bynum also announced that Montrose resident Gary Robertson won a local drawing for a portable shower system, manufactured by Geyser Technologies in Montrose.
Robertson was randomly selected from among the 1,300 local pledges.
The Geyser Technologies shower system uses one-tenth of the water and is half the weight of any other portable shower system on the market. The city purchased the system to coincide with the national challenge.
Montrose placed 4th nationally in the population category of 5,000 to 29,900. The top 10 in this category include:
1. Laguna Beach, CA
2. White Bear Lake, NM
3. West Saint Paul, MN
4. Montrose, CO
5. Agoura Hills, CA
6. Christiansburg, VA
7. Corinth, TX
8. Yorkville, IL
9. Rexburg, ID
10. Hermosa Beach, CA
Overall, 379 cities across the nation competed in this population category. In 2019, the city finished 6th in the same population category.
The City of Montrose has participated each year since 2012.
The presenting partner of the Mayor's Challenge is Toyota. Additional partners include the USEPA, the National League of Cities, The Toro Company, ECOS Earth Friendly Products, Conserve Irrigation, and Petal.
October 23, 20203
Montrose finishes 4th in national water challenge
4 CML Newsletter
Colorado Municipal Leaguereleases fall municipal election preview
On Nov. 3, voters in 70 cities and towns across Colorado will consider local questions and races in addition to the state and federal races on the ballot. Avon, Castle Rock, Central City, Dacono, Gilcrest, Granby, Hayden, Holyoke, Hudson, Kiowa, Lochbuie, Palmer Lake, Parker, Snowmass Village, Superior, and Williamsburg will hold their regularly-scheduled candidate election, while the remainder are holding special elections on initiated and referred ballot questions. Over 100 municipal ballot questions are being considered across the state.
Ballot questions being considered by voters include:
Tax and bond issues Sales tax questions will be on the ballot in:
• Cokedale – for general operating and maintenance expenses;
• Denver – one tax to fund programs to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution and to adapt to climate change; and a separate tax to fund housing, shelter, or services for people experiencing homelessness;
• Eads – for the construction of a public swimming pool;
• Eckley – for community infrastructure and maintenance;
• Hayden – for parks and recreation;
• Kiowa – for general operating expenses;
• Loveland – for public safety, infrastructure and capital equipment, and operational expenses;
• Marble – for general operating expenses;
• Mead – one tax for police department expenses; and a separate tax for street improvements and maintenance;
• Monument – for police services, programs, and facilities.
Sales tax extensions are being requested by:
• Aspen – for educational purposes;
• Fort Lupton – for street improvements;
• Greeley – for capital construction projects;
• Pueblo – for economic development.
Boulder is requesting authority to extend and expand the purposes for which a utility occupation tax was approved, to include costs associated with the formation of a municipal electric utility and to be used to fund initiatives that support the city's clean energy goals in the context of the city's racial equity goals and commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement.
A tobacco tax question is on the ballot in Gypsum.
Louisville voters will consider a tax on disposable bags.
Lodging taxes will be on the ballot in Eagle, Eaton, Englewood, Nucla, and Windsor. Holyoke is requesting an extension to their existing lodging tax.
In Boulder, voters have the option to levy an excise tax to be paid by residential landlords to fund a program to provide rental assistance for persons vulnerable to eviction and to provide legal representation to tenants who face eviction.
Two property tax extensions are on the ballot:
• Snowmass Village – for educational purposes;
• Ouray – for flume, drainage, debris, and flood control repairs
Debt authority is being requested by:
• Castle Pines – $30 million for road improvements, to be paid from an accompanying mill levy increase
• Hayden – $3.8 million for parks and recreation purposes
• Longmont – $80 million to finance water system improvements.
Gallagher Amendment adjustments Avon, Broomfield, Eagle, Fraser, Glenwood Springs, Kremmling, Vail, and Winter Park are requesting authority to adjust their respective mill levy rates annually as needed to offset revenue reductions caused by state-imposed changes to the percentage used to determine assessed valuation of property, such as due to requirements of the Gallagher Amendment.
Revenue retention Grand Junction and La Junta are requesting authority to collect, retain, and spend all revenues as allowed by voter approval under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR).
Colorado Springs is requesting permission to retain excess revenue in 2019 and 2020, as well as authority to use 2019 revenues, rather than 2020 revenues, as the base from which future revenue and spending limitations are calculated.
Continued on page 5
VOTE
October 23, 20205
Historically, municipalities have passed a majority of the TABOR-related questions that have been asked, with a 61% approval rate for tax questions, 70% approval rate for debt questions and 87% approval rate for revenue retention questions since voter approval was first required in 1993.
Governance Boulder and Littleton voters will consider charter amendments providing that the mayor be directly elected, rather than selected by city council. Should Boulder’s amendment pass, the election of the mayor will be decided by ranked-choice voting, also known as instant runoff voting.
In Severance, voters will decide if the town should initiate the process to become a home rule municipality.
Iliff voters will decide whether to reduce the number of trustees on their town board from six to four. Fleming, Iliff, and Peetz voters will consider eliminating term limits for their elected officials.
Idaho Springs is asking whether the position of the city clerk should transition to an appointed position rather than an elected position.
Gaming Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek are each asking their voters for authorization to replace the single bet limit of up to $100
with unlimited single bets and to delegate authority to their respective city councils to authorize additional games, provided that the statewide initiative allowing these changes (Amendment 77) is also approved in the November election.
Broadband Berthoud, Denver, and Englewood are seeking approval to join the 112 municipalities already exempted by local voters from the statutory restriction on providing broadband or telecommunications services that also prohibits most uses of municipal funding for infrastructure to improve local broadband or telecommunications services.
Marijuana Marijuana businesses are on the ballot in:
• Buena Vista – retail stores;
• Cedaredge – medical dispensaries and retail stores;
• Eckley – retail stores, cultivation, manufacturing, and testing;
• Fort Lupton – medical dispensaries and retail stores;
• Kiowa – medical dispensaries and retail stores;
• Lakewood – retail stores and cultivation;
• Littleton – retail stores;
• Paonia – medical dispensaries and retail stores;
• Romeo – retail stores, cultivation, manufacturing, and testing.
Marijuana taxes are being considered in Broomfield, Buena Vista, Cedaredge, Dinosaur, Fort Lupton, Kiowa, Paonia, and Winter Park.
Publication requirements To save money on publication costs, Palmer Lake is requesting authorization to no longer publish in the newspaper the bills list or contracts awarded, while Fleming is seeking permission to publish ordinances by title rather than in full.
Election changes Monument is asking voters to move their regular elections to November of even-numbered years, and Yuma is requesting a move to November of odd-numbered years.
Charter amendments Several charter amendments are on the ballot in home rule municipalities around the state:
• Avon – regarding council compensation
• Boulder – regarding membership of the Boulder Arts Commission
• Broomfield – allowing the extraction of minerals to be considered a change of use in areas designated as “open space”
• Colorado Springs – two amendments, only one of which may become effective, to require conveyances of city-owned parkland be approved either by a super-majority of the council or by voters
"CML releases fall municipal election preview" continued from page 4
Continued on page 6
• Edgewater – authorizing the city council to consolidate, but not abolish, city departments established by the charter
• Longmont – allowing for leases of city property of up to 30 years
Craig charter amendments up for approval include updated residency requirements for the city manager, city attorney, and municipal judge, as well as amendments regarding the responsibility of the mayor to present a state of the city message and regarding vacancies on the city council.
Denver also has several charter amendments on the ballot. Three amendments concern city council authority to consent to certain mayoral appointments; to initiate a supplemental appropriation or transfer, following a consultation with the manager of finance; and to procure professional services without executive branch approval. Other amendments would create the Board of Transportation and Infrastructure to advise the department manager; provide more
flexibility in the procedures and scheduling of meetings; and expand the appointment authority of the elected clerk and recorder.
Other issues Other issues to be decided include:
• Boulder – granting a franchise to Public Service Company of Colorado for gas and electricity distribution
• Cañon City – granting a franchise to Black Hills Energy for electricity distribution
• Denver – granting a provisional permit to pit bull owners, thus overturning the current ban on pit bulls
• Eagle – organization of a downtown development authority
• Milliken – sale of public property
• Montrose – granting a franchise to Delta-Montrose Electric Association for electricity distribution.
CML thanks the city, town, and county clerks who assisted CML staff in compiling this election data.
6 CML Newsletter
Predicting a smooth coordinated election and prompt results
Recognition
By David Broadwell, CML general counsel
When Colorado first began to authorize all-mail ballot elections for some state and local elections starting in 1990, the objective was to save costs and increase participation. Little did they realize they were creating the ideal system for voting in a global pandemic.
Colorado certainly benefits from having one of the best voting systems in the country for conducting an election safely during a public health crisis. In other states, over three hundred lawsuits have been filed since the first of the year challenging election
procedures, with nearly half of these cases still pending. Central to many of these cases: hastily-adopted changes to voting procedures in order to make it safer to cast a ballot during the pandemic.
Colorado’s well-established system promises to deliver accurate and prompt results after the polls close on Nov. 3, including results on municipal questions.
Four key Colorado advantages:
• An abundance of drop boxes. In recent elections, no more than 25% of voters actually mail in their ballot. The vast majority choose to deposit their ballot in a drop box rather than relying on the USPS, and the percentage increases with every election. Many county clerks added drop box locations this year, with the Jefferson County Clerk actually doubling the number in his county.
• Early ballot processing. Unlike other states, county clerks in Colorado are allowed to
begin processing ballots before election day, a system that expedites results, particularly when the ballot is so lengthy.
• Tried and true system for signature verification. The entire validity of any mail ballot system depends on guaranteeing that every ballot is legitimately cast by a duly registered elector. Colorado has a seasoned and proven system for signature verification developed over the years.
• A hard stop on election night. With the exception of uniformed and overseas voters, Colorado law definitely requires that a ballot will be counted only if it is received by 7 p.m. on election night. Coloradans who choose to vote by mail have a lot of experience knowing they must vote early to meet this deadline. In other states that are just now expanding mail-in balloting, one of the most contentious legal issue is whether ballots received in the mail after election day should still be counted.
While there is a chance for a glitch or two in every election, Colorado is likely to be spared the major conflict roiling other states during the 2020 election cycle.
Several municipal leaders will be leaving office with the conclusion of their current term. Among them are Holyoke
Councilmember Scott Murray and Parker Councilmember Debbie Lewis, both of whom first served their respective municipalities in the 1990s before returning for their more recent terms.
Other long-serving municipal leaders include Gilcrest Trustee Laura Meisner, Hayden Mayor Tim Redmond, Parker Mayor Mike Waid, Williamsburg Mayor Forrest Borre and former Mayor, Trustee, and Planning and Zoning Commissioner Jerry Farringer.
Public service at the municipal level is the highest calling, and CML has been honored to know many of these individuals. We recognize and appreciate their work for their communities and their support of CML.
"CML releases fall municipal election preview" continued from page 5
7 October 23, 2020
Advocacy, information, and training to build strong cities and towns
Research corner: Colorado voter statistics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, bit.ly/3k6anQU
2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Colorado was 4th in turnout -behind Washington, D.C., Maine,and Wisconsin
74.3%of eligible Coloradans wereregistered to vote
69.5%of eligible Coloradans voted
2,513,907
69.6%
Coloradans cast a ballotfor a Congressional representativein the mid-term elections 2018
• Too busy/scheduling conflicts 26.9% • Not interested 15.5% • Illness or disability 12.8%
Colorado’s 2nd CongressionalDistrict had the highest turnoutin Colorado in 2018
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, bit.ly/3j87BJD
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, bit.ly/3nLWc5H
2018 MIDTERM ELECTIONS
Top
65.6%of eligible Coloradans wereregistered to vote in 2018
58.1%of eligible Coloradansvoted in 2018
reasons Americans did not vote in 2018:
VOTE
Ballots were mailed to Colorado voters starting Oct. 9, and for the first time, voters in all 64 counties will be able to track the status of their individual mail ballots for the 2020 General Election, at bit.ly/316Z3fx. Coloradans will also have access to a 14% increase in voter service and polling centers and a 55% increase in ballot dropboxes around the state, as compared to 2018 (Colorado Secretary of State, bit.ly/2GTCm84). While turnout is often high in Colorado, this year is already seeing record-breaking numbers: as of Oct. 14, over 300,000 Coloradans have voted, which is 24 times more than at the same point in 2016 (Colorado Secretary of State, bit.ly/3m2SwLh)
3,647,180 Registered activevoters in CO
50.5%
48.1%female
male1.4%unknown
34,652military andoverseas voters
Source: Colorado Secretary of State, bit.ly/3j04nHN
AS OF SEPTEMBER 2020
40.8%
27.4%
30.1%
1.7%
Una�liated voters
Republican
Democrat
Other
View in Browser
MOUNTAIN TRAVEL NEWS | OCTOBER 16, 2020 First Revenue Gains Since February; How Will Covid Impact Ski Season; Covid Sparks Golf Resurgence; 'Zoom Towns'; Real Estate Booms, and more...
Welcome to the October 2020 edition of the Mountain Travel News. This news cycle is again dominated by the COVID-19 outbreak and the financial downturn. We've collected articles that pertain to its disruption of destination travel overall and the ski/mountain travel industry in particular; as well as how it's affecting the hospitality industry and broader economy. This is a very fluid situation so please keep in mind that news is changing fast. We, at Inntopia, will continue to monitor current events and post them to the DestiMetrics Subscriber Portal, which is available to our subscribers. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Barnes. For past editions of Mountain Travel News or to subscribe, click here. Stay well!
Western Mountain Destinations Post First Revenue Gains Since February With only one month remaining in what has been a bleak summer for lodging at western mountain resorts, the focus is now shifting to the upcoming winter and how destinations will adapt to a radically different ski and snowboard season. Despite an overall tough summer, bookings and rates in the past few weeks have showed an appreciable uptick, helping to record early on-the-books revenue gains for the upcoming months of October and November—the first revenue gains since last February.
READ ARTICLE
U.S. Ski Resorts: What to Expect This Season Ski towns were among the first U.S. destinations affected by the coronavirus as the 2019-2020 season hit its stride. Now, as this year's ski season fast approaches, resorts are working hard to ensure that skiers, snowboarders, instructors, and everyone else can stay safe on and off the slopes.
READ ARTICLE
Canadian ski resorts wrestle with pandemic-vs.-profit dilemma as COVID-19 persists Canadian ski resort operators planning for a season that begins in about two months are being forced to balance profits with protecting the health of their guests in view of a COVID-19 pandemic that shows few signs of ending.
READ ARTICLE
How Will Covid Impact This Year's Ski Season? More Face Masks and Less Apres Ski Skiing might seem like the ideal pandemic activity: It is naturally socially distanced, occurring in the fresh air across swaths of open terrain. Wearing masks, gloves and goggles is already a norm. But the sport includes an element of risky behavior when it comes to viral infection, such as the closeness of riding lifts and trams, a tendency to huddle in lodges over bowls of chili, and the social nature of après-ski culture.
READ ARTICLE
In a winter unlike any other, Vermont’s ski resorts face the unknown Thanks to Governor Phil Scott and Commissioner of Health Dr Mark Levine (with an assist from Dr Anthony Fauci), Vermont spent the spring and summer beating down COVID-19. Because almost everyone wore their masks, washed their hands and kept their distance from one another, we may have a ski season.
READ ARTICLE
Tahoe Ski resorts plan for crowd control amid COVID Julie Brown's parents always tell her how different Tahoe was in the 70s — fewer people, slower chairs, and a whole lot more snow. It sounds like a far-off myth to Brown, who's used to seeing Tahoe full of big resorts and crowds of people.
READ ARTICLE
Rural Vacation Towns Made It Through the Summer. Now What? The pandemic hit Colorado’s ski towns first. As spring breakers headed to the slopes, they brought the coronavirus with them. Democratic Gov. Jared Polis shut down the state’s ski resorts in March, triggering a
wave of furloughs and layoffs in mountain towns.
READ ARTICLE
Colorado is trying to figure out what to do when ski country visitors catch coronavirus One of the stickier points in managing the spread of COVID-19 in Colorado’s resort towns involves what to do when a guest falls ill during their stay and can’t leave.
READ ARTICLE
The Biggest Airbnb Trends for 2021 Airbnb co-founder and chief strategy officer Nate Blecharczyk could probably have written the home-sharing company's trend report for 2021, released today, based on personal experience alone. Over the summer, he, his wife, Elizabeth, and their two kids temporarily relocated from San Francisco to an Airbnb in Maine for an extended stay with East Coast–based relatives, forming a familial pod.
READ ARTICLE
COVID sparks golf resurgence We are well into the heart of the autumn season. The sun is rising a little bit later and it is getting darker just a little bit sooner. We are at that point in the calendar where daylight hours are slightly less than darkness hours. Throughout much of the country, the golf season is coming to a close as the leaves are starting to fall. It’s only a matter of weeks until freezing temperatures and wintry conditions will be the norm.
READ ARTICLE
Home Sales Surge in Resort Towns Even as Covid Looms Large Over Ski Season Rob Turner is a big skier. But it wasn’t skiing that pushed him to make an all-cash, $1.3 million offer on a three-bedroom, four-bathroom, penthouse condo with ski-run views in Park City, Utah, in August.
READ ARTICLE
U.S. Winter Outlook: Cooler North, warmer South with ongoing La Nina NOAA’s winter forecast for the U.S. favors warmer, drier conditions across the southern tier of the U.S., and cooler, wetter conditions in the North, thanks in part to an ongoing La Nina. Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center — a division of the National Weather
Service — are also closely monitoring persistent drought during the winter months ahead, with more than 45% of the continental U.S. now experiencing drought.
READ ARTICLE
Judge’s forceful rejection of Trump’s ban on visa workers may come too late for Colorado ski resorts A district court ruling suspends a ban on J-1 and H-2B visa workers, opening doors for ski areas that rely on the seasonal immigrant workers. But resorts that typically have visa employees on deck by fall are seeing surging applications from locals.
READ ARTICLE
‘Zoom towns,’ COVID-19 shaping population trends Since 1790, when the U.S. Census started keeping track of such things, the migratory flow of non-Indigenous people within the United States has moved from East to West, into lands they erroneously saw as a blank slate, and not so erroneously as a land rife with natural resources to exploit.
READ ARTICLE
Why Do Hotels Seem to Be Getting the Shaft From Washington on Coronavirus Relief? Washington stalemate — except for the airline industry — is a fresh reminder not all travel sectors are created equal in the eyes of the federal government.
READ ARTICLE
Another huge round of airline losses is coming The second quarter was the worst financial hit in the history of the airline industry. The third-quarter results won't be much better.
READ ARTICLE
Hotels facing a painful wave of permanent closures A large number of U.S. hotels temporarily closed their doors as bookings dried up last spring due to the coronavirus pandemic. And as fall approaches, it looks like a significant number of them might not be able to reopen as expected even if business starts to pick up to a
healthy level again.
READ ARTICLE
Jobless claims increase raises questions about U.S. economic recovery A pair of closely followed signposts on the U.S. economy raised warning signs on Thursday about whether growth is flagging amid a fresh outbreak of the coronavirus and a lack of federal fiscal stimulus.
READ ARTICLE
This message was intended for: [email protected] You were added to the system April 5, 2017. For more information click here. Update your preferences Unsubscribe | Unsubscribe via email
View in Browser
VACATION TRAVEL NEWS | OCTOBER 19, 2020 Lodging in Southeast Destinations Post Big Rate and Revenue Gains for Upcoming Winter ; SC Pumps $20M From COVID-19 Fund Into Tourism Marketing; Tricky Decisions For Snowbirds This Year
Welcome to the October 2020 edition of the Vacation Travel News. This news cycle is again dominated by the COVID-19 outbreak and the financial downturn. We've collected articles that pertain to its disruption of destination travel overall and the beach communities in particular; as well as how it's affecting the hospitality industry and broader economy. This is a very fluid situation so please keep in mind that news is changing fast. We, at Inntopia, will continue to monitor current events and post them to the DestiMetrics Subscriber Portal, which is available to our subscribers. If you have any questions, please contact Stacey Mullen. For past editions of Vacation Travel News or to subscribe, click here. Stay well!
Lodging in Southeast Destinations Post Big Rate and Revenue Gains for Upcoming Winter Momentum continues to grow for resort destinations in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina as they launched the six-month winter season in September with strong results in both occupancy and rate.
READ ARTICLE
SC Pumps $20M From COVID-19 Fund Into Tourism Marketing As the sector's financial losses continue to mount, South Carolina is pumping $20 million into tourism marketing efforts, more than half of which will go to groups.
READ ARTICLE
Tricky Decisions For Snowbirds This Year Due to the coronavirus, snowbirds are now rethinking, businesses are worrying, rental agencies are discounting, transportation services are marketing, and Chambers of Commerce are scrambling to find a path to recovery and normalcy.
READ ARTICLE
Remote-working Clients Have Saved The Day For Some Florida Hotels A number of properties have taken to renting rooms, or access to facilities, for daytime use rather than on an overnight basis during the pandemic.
READ ARTICLE
New Study Shows Shocking Effects Of Coronavirus On The Golf Industry What effect has the coronavirus had on golf? In recent months, some record-setting numbers suggest people are headed to the course in a big way.
READ ARTICLE
Tropical Storm Epsilon Forms In Atlantic, Becomes 26th Storm Of 2020 Hurricane Season An area of disturbed weather out over the Atlantic Ocean now has a high chance of developing into the next tropical storm during sometime this week, according to forecasters.
READ ARTICLE
U.S. Leads In New Hotel Openings During Pandemic Even though some existing hotels remain closed or are operating at partial capacity, the United States from March 1 to Sept. 30 opened more hotels and rooms than any other country.
READ ARTICLE
Airbnb Is Blocking 1-Night Bookings On This Upcoming Holiday To reduce the chance of parties amid the pandemic, Airbnb is banning one-night reservations over Halloween weekend across the country.
READ ARTICLE
Thousands Arrive In Hawaii On First Day Pre-Travel Testing About 8,000 people landed in Hawaii on the first day of a pre-travel testing program that allowed travelers to come to the islands without quarantining for two weeks if they could produce a negative coronavirus test.
READ ARTICLE
The Caribbean Islands That You Can Travel to Now In other parts of the Caribbean, tourism officials started 2020 optimistic that this would be the year to rebound from billions of dollars in hurricane-related losses. But no matter where you look, that’s not the way the story went.
READ ARTICLE
Congress Looks Into Trump Influence Of CDC Cruise Order
A congressional subcommittee is investigating possible White House interference in the CDC's "no-sail" order for cruise ships.
READ ARTICLE
Virtuoso Reveals Travel Trends for Fall, Holidays and 2021 High-end travelers are ready to hit the road in new ways.
READ ARTICLE
Americans Torn Between Taking a Vacation and Avoiding Coronavirus Americans would love to go on vacation. They're just not sure they should actually go.
READ ARTICLE
TSA Hits 1M Daily Airport Screening Record The TSA crossed a long-awaited threshold Sunday, screening 1 million passengers at airport checkpoints for
the first time since March 17.
READ ARTICLE
U.S. Budget Deficit Breached $3.1 Trillion In 2020 As Pandemic Slammed Economy The U.S. budget deficit eclipsed $3.1 trillion in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, according to government data released Friday, by far the biggest one-year gap in U.S. history.
READ ARTICLE
Consumer's Confidence in Travel Continues to Grow Americans are becoming more willing to take and plan vacations.
READ ARTICLE
Unemployment Claims: 898,000 Seek Aid As US Layoffs Remain Elevated
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to 898,000, evidence that layoffs remain a hindrance to the economy’s recovery.
READ ARTICLE
This message was intended for: [email protected] You were added to the system April 5, 2017. For more information click here. Update your preferences Unsubscribe | Unsubscribe via email
