Author: KW

Public lands bill discussion, Thompson water moratorium, rezone request denied

Trail ambassadors, budget surplus, illegal e-biking and slacklining

E-bikes, speed radar on 128, and weeds.

Public transit, public lands, and purchasing policy.

Elected Official Q&A 7pm May 19

The original version of yesterday’s GCC meeting report contained a bad link to the public lands vision statement, so here’s a copy of the approved version of the vision statement: Grand County Commission public lands vision statement  Public lands are the cornerstone of Grand County’s economy and the quality of life of our residents, providing

water; 100% renewable power; public lands vision; Arches timed entry; overnight accommodations redevelopment

publichearings for noise ordinance and UTV rental rules; bypass resolution; PGP auto show

Local noise ordinance discussion; Thompson clean-up; local trail crowding; bypass non-support

HDHO controversy; flight to SLC (maybe); Jeep Safari permit

Jeep Safari rumors; economic development report; stay-on-the-trail messaging

Creekside PUD; UAC membership; redistricting

Sarah Stock appointed; 313/191 plan approved; special event and camping rules tightened

Appointing replacement Commissioner; final vote on 3131/191 SAP, camping amendments, and special event amendments

More discussion of 191/313 small area plan; small HDH zone proposal approved

Two rezone requests recommended for approval.

*** Packet for this meeting is here. *** (Notes by LT (first items) and KW (items N and following).) Items A-K – Approval of minutes for Oct. 3 – Dec. 27, 2017, postponed to next meeting, again (Clerk does not have minutes prepared, thus Council cannot review and approve). Mary McGann was elected Council Chair;