TOWN OF GRAND LAKE NEWSLETTER

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The Soul of the Rockies February 2017 Mayor: James Peterson Mayor Pro Tem: Kathy Lewis Trustees: Tom Goodfellow, Lisa Jenkins, Steve Kudron, 2 Vacancies Town Manager: Jim White Tel: 970 627-3435 FAX:

Inside this issue: Give Snow Plows Room 2 Commercial Enhancement Grant Program Board of Trustee Vacancies GL Center 3 Poker Run 4 Fun Page 5 2 3 Town Manager s Musings Our Winter Carnival last

1 The Soul of the Rockies February 2017 Mayor: James Peterson Mayor Pro Tem: Kathy Lewis Trustees: Tom Goodfellow, Lisa Jenkins, Steve Kudron, 2 Vacancies Town Manager: Jim White Tel: FAX: town@townofgrandlake.com Website: NOTE: Check the website for Public Hearings and News Updates. Inside this issue: Give Snow Plows Room 2 Commercial Enhancement Grant Program Board of Trustee Vacancies GL Center 3 Poker Run 4 Fun Page Town Manager s Musings Our Winter Carnival last weekend turned into Spring Splash according to one resident comment heard recently. After such an amazing snow year, we were disappointed with the timing of the February thaw. Nonetheless, the Winter Carnival fought through the weather changes and the Town was packed with visitors. The party at Poncho and Lefty s was a great success too and the fireworks and the costumes were amazing, as always. As we head toward springtime, I want to provide a brief update on the projects we have on tap for We submitted a Department of Local Affairs Tier 2 grant application, requesting $500,000 on January 31, 2017 in an effort to augment funding for our Streetscape and Infrastructure Improvements project. We are also working with our consultants to sell the bonds form our successful bond election to receive $4.3 million for this three phase project in Grand Lake. On February 14, 2017, I met with Diamondback Engineering, along with our Public Works Director and Water Superintendent to review Phase 1 elements of the project. Grand Avenue boardwalks, street lighting, and utilities are the primary goals of Phase 1. Our West Portal Bridge project is planned for construction this year. Costs have risen since the project initially was conceived back in 2010 and kicked off in Nonetheless, we are in a position to move forward this year with Town Board support. We are working with Benesch Engineering on the offsite bridge project. We met for the FOR/FIR review with Benesch and CDOT representatives on February 1st to review the entire scope of the project and necessary modifications were identified. All required work on our REDI grant to develop a Business Plan for the Grand Lake Center ended on January 31, We received work product from O2 Creative and from their subcontractor, Create Buzz. Final touches on the web page and work on our logo and signage for the interior and exterior of the building was also completed in time to turn in. Refinements are still under way by our consultants on interior and exterior signage considerations, the logo, the website and other final elements. On January 31, 2017, Dave Johnson, our Water Superintendent, received approval of Drinking Water Final Plans and Specifications for Construction of our new 300,000 gallon Water Storage Tank. We will demolish our existing 250,000 gallon tank. The new 300,000 tank will be a buried, cast-in-place concrete water tank. Ken Stasco, Bernie McGinn, Public Works Director and I met on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 to review lighting options for the Community House. We are working with Barbizon L i g h t i n g C o m p a n y i n D e n v e r, C O. Future fund raising efforts are under consideration to help refinish the flooring. That s all for now, see you around town! Jim White

Page 2 Please Give Snow Plows Plenty of Room CALENDAR OF EVENTS February 19 Snowshoe at the Kawuneeche Center in RMNP February 20 Full Moon Ski February 25 Flight for Life Poker Run February 25 & 26

2 Page 2 Please Give Snow Plows Plenty of Room CALENDAR OF EVENTS February 19 Snowshoe at the Kawuneeche Center in RMNP February 20 Full Moon Ski February 25 Flight for Life Poker Run February 25 & 26 Nordic Race March 3-4 Grand Lake Ice Fishing Contest Catch & Release March 11 Full Moon Ski The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is asking motorists to give snow plows plenty of room to do their jobs for the safety of everyone on the road. There are three main dangerous maneuvers that all motorists should avoid around plows: Tailgating Plows need to drop deicer and sand, so make sure you stay back three to four car lengths of space. If you re too close, deicer and sand could hit your car. You also never know when a plow might need to suddenly stop make sure you have plenty of room to do the same. Passing on the right Never a good idea! Plows are designed to push all the snow, slush, rocks and other debris to the right of the plow. All that debris will could damage your car and temporarily blind you. Passing during tandem/echelon plowing Tandem/echelon plowing staggers multiple plows along the width of roadway to clear the entire road in one sweep. Passing between plows working in this manner is extremely dangerous. Take your time and stay behind the plow we promise the best road is behind the plows, not in front of them! Remember - Bow to the Plow! Grand Lake Nordic Center Race Join us on February 25th and February 26th for a freestyle Nordic Race to benefit The National Sports Center for the Disabled Competitive Nordic Program. All proceeds from the event will go to the NSCD! For more information contact the Grand Lake Nordic Center at Commercial Enhancement Grant Program The Grand Lake Commercial Enhancement Grant Program is available to allow Grand Lake businesses and organizations the opportunity to receive a matching grant for aesthetic property improvements within the Town. Applications for the Spring deadline may be submitted to the Town Planning Department by Monday, May 1, 2017, at Town Hall, 1026 Park Ave, or mail to P. O. Box 99, Grand Lake, CO For information or go to the Town s website And Winter slumbering in the open air, Wears on his smiling face a dream of Spring!" Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Page 3 TOWN OF GRAND LAKE PUBLIC NOTICE HAVE YOU VISITED THE GRAND LAKE CENTER LATELY?

be filled by appointment at the February 27, 2017 Board of Trustees Meeting. Term expiration is April 2018.

consecutive months immediately preceding the date of appointment, and may not run or hold 2 offices Simultaneously.

Box 99, Grand Lake, CO. 80447 Twice a month our Medical Professional provides blood pressure, oxygen saturation checks and wellness checks.

The Art Students of Grand Lake meet weekly on Thursday 9am-1pm. Meet the local artists and work on your own project. The Game Room is open daily.

3 Page 3 TOWN OF GRAND LAKE PUBLIC NOTICE HAVE YOU VISITED THE GRAND LAKE CENTER LATELY? Here are some of the opportunities that are available: BOARD OF TRUSTEES VACANCIES The Town of Grand Lake currently has 2 vacancies on the Board of Trustees to be filled by appointment at the February 27, 2017 Board of Trustees Meeting. Term expiration is April Interested parties must be a registered elector of the Town of Grand Lake, at least 18 years of age, have resided in the Town of Grand Lake at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the date of appointment, and may not run or hold 2 offices Simultaneously. Qualified individuals may submit a letter of interest by February 22, 2017 to the Town Clerk at Town Hall located at 1026 Park Ave., P.O. Box 99, Grand Lake, CO Twice a month our Medical Professional provides blood pressure, oxygen saturation checks and wellness checks. We have Classical Mat Pilates. Beginner class every Tuesday 9-10am and Intermediate class every Monday 6-7pm. The Art Students of Grand Lake meet weekly on Thursday 9am-1pm. Meet the local artists and work on your own project. The Game Room is open daily. We have a pool table, air hockey, ping-pong table and more. We have a full Fitness Center. Commercial fitness equipment available-treadmills, elliptical, rowing machine, free weights, indoor walking track and more. Get ready now to play in the summer! Punch cards and annual memberships available. Room Rentals-Looking for a meeting space for your company meetings, HOA Meetings, family reunions, and birthday parties for children of all ages.

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Page 5 FUN FACTS 2017 NATIONAL DAYS February 16 National Do a Grouch a Favor Day

Day February 26 National Tell a Fairy Tale Day March 3 National I Want You to be

Day March 5 National Multiple Personality Day :) March 9 National Get Over It Day

5 Page 5 FUN FACTS 2017 NATIONAL DAYS February 16 National Do a Grouch a Favor Day February 17 National Random Acts of Kindness Day February 21 National Sticky Bun Day February 26 National Tell a Fairy Tale Day March 3 National I Want You to be Happy Day March 4 National Hug a G.I. Day March 5 National Multiple Personality Day :) March 9 National Get Over It Day March 13 National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day I M GLAD I DON T HAVE TO HUNT FOR FOOD, I DON T EVEN KNOW WHERE SANDWICHES LIVE! Bill Murray

TOWN OF GRAND LAKE NEWSLETTER

TOWN OF GRAND LAKE NEWSLETTER The Soul of the Rockies December 2016 Mayor: James Peterson Mayor Pro Tem: Kathy Lewis Trustees: Steve Kudron, Jim Gasner, Lisa Jenkins, Tom Goodfellow, Lance Sabo Town Manager: Jim White Tel: 970 627-3435