Yvette Gustad

This Wildfire Mitigation Report outlines initial and long-range planning goals for the Silver Sage development in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, to ensure ecosystem and community sustainability. The plan integrates prudent wildfire protection by reducing catastrophic wildfire risk, promoting FireWise concepts, and developing a comprehensive fire management package. Key objectives include fuels reduction, using ignition-resistant construction materials and techniques, creating defensible space, and minimizing environmental impact.

The meeting addressed several topics, including a CMC shared parking opportunity update, holiday lighting requests for 7th Street and 6th Street, Grand Avenue Bridge banners, and the Bethel Plaza Outdoor Seating Kiwanis Project. Façade grants were discussed, including an application from the Glenwood Springs Arts Council and reimbursement requests from Bier Spa, High Country Gems, and Bohemian Bierwurst, as well as a security camera grant. Quick updates were provided on capital projects, and a downtown business owners meeting was recapped. The board also discussed matters related to a deed restriction on a property in executive session.

The meeting included discussions on an upcoming joint session with the council, focusing on a bike-ped master plan or map, the 12th street ditch connection, bike safety, designated routes around downtown, stretch goals, and the possibility of tolls on the South Bridge. A motion was made to support tolls on the South Bridge. Updates were provided by CLEER and We-cycle, with discussions on incentivizing carpooling, HOV lanes, and alternative transportation. The city's plans to support the We-cycle program were discussed, along with concerns about the city's readiness for We-cycle due to lacking bike-ped infrastructure. Graffiti on the 7th street bridge was noted, and the city is working on a contract to remove rails on 23rd and 7th streets.

The Arts & Culture Board meeting included discussions on a potential Art Walk similar to the Historic Society's Historic Walk. The board elected a Chair and Vice Chair, and addressed board vacancies, including clarification on the composition of board members from outside city limits. The board reviewed and requested modifications to a public outreach flyer, specifically regarding the removal of the "Public Art Plan" section. The meeting also involved continued discussion on art placement at 6th Street & North Landing, considering constraints like proximity to curbs and private property, and exploring ideas such as sidewalk-level murals and relocation of existing pieces. Staff provided updates on the Community Art Center (CAC) facility construction and program vision. The agenda for the October meeting was set to include a staff briefing on 1% fund availability and further discussion on North Landing art acquisition or relocation.

The meeting included a review of the Long Range Transportation Plan, with discussions on CSAP Priority Projects such as the 10th St safety corridor, Soccer Field Road, and 23rd St. Additional topics included cleaning up the 12th Street Ditch, setting a maximum speed limit of 35 MPH in town, and improvements to unsigned intersections. The commission also discussed creating a city-wide bike map, improving pedestrian access under the 7th St bridge, downtown parking, and code enforcement on the Rio Grande Trail. Updates were provided on the 8th St Bridge and Phase 3 of Blake Ave. Other priority projects mentioned were a bike path to New Castle, reconstruction of the Rio Trail, and a pedestrian bridge from Devereux to Midland. Staff reports covered the Ride Glenwood program and its ridership statistics.