AGENDA
Town of Crested Butte
Regular Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
507 Maroon Ave; Crested Butte, CO
Monday, January 5, 2026
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Public comments may be submitted at any time to the entire Council via email at
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The times are approximate. The meeting may move faster or slower than expected.
6:00 WORK SESSION
- Red Lady Roundabout Update.
Staff Contact: Public Works Director Shea Earley and Community Development
Director Mel Yemma
6:40 2) Wildfire Ready Action Plan (WRAP) Draft Update.
Staff Contact: Public Works Director Shea Earley
7:00 REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
BY MAYOR OR MAYOR PRO-TEM
7:02 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7:03 CONSENT AGENDA
- December 15, 2025 Regular Town Council Minutes.
Staff Contact: Town Clerk Lynelle Stanford - Resolution No. 1, Series 2026 - A Resolution of the Crested Butte Town Council
Designating the Town of Crested Butte’s Three Official Public Places for Posting
Town Council Meetings and Other Important Items.
Staff Contact: Town Clerk Lynelle Stanford - Approval of 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting Schedule.
Staff Contact: Town Clerk Lynelle Stanford - Elements Mountain Compost Program Intergovernmental Agreement 2026.
Staff Contact: Sustainability Coordinator Dannah Leeman - (First Reading) Ordinance No. 1, Series 2026 - An Ordinance of the Town of
Crested Butte Town Council Authorizing the Sale of 828 Gothic Avenue, #1A,
Crested Butte.
Staff Contact: Housing Director Erin Ganser
The listing under Consent Agenda is a group of items to be acted on with a single
motion. The Consent Agenda is designed to expedite Council business. Council
members may request that an item be removed from Consent Agenda prior to the
Council’s vote. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be considered under
New Business.
7:05 EXECUTIVE SESSION
- For a conference with the Town Attorney pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402 (4)(e) for
determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations; developing
strategy for negotiations; and instructing negotiators and pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402
(4)(b) to receive legal advice on specific legal questions both regarding Mt. Crested
Butte Water and Sanitation District.
7:35 PUBLIC COMMENT
The public has the opportunity to comment during the public comment period at the
beginning of every regular Council meeting. At this time people may speak for up to
five minutes on any topic that is not on the agenda. The Mayor may limit public
comments to no more than three minutes if it appears there will be many comments on
a similar topic. The public comment period is a time for the Council to listen to the
people. Council generally should not engage in a two-way conversation at this time
nor should the Council feel compelled to respond to the comments. If Council chooses
to discuss, discussion will be at the end of the Council meeting under “Other Business
to Come Before the Council.”
7:40 STAFF UPDATES
7:45 LEGAL MATTERS
7:50 NEW BUSINESS
Community Values
Authentic
Connected
Accountable
Bold
Town Council
5-year Goals:
Approach community
challenges through
active collaboration
and public
engagement.
Accommodate growth
in a way that
maintains our rural
feel.
Enable people who
live and work here to
thrive.
Retain the unique
character and
traditions of Crested
Butte.
De-emphasize cars
and focus on walking,
biking, and transit.
Continue to
passionately care for
our natural
surroundings and
forever protect Red
Lady.
Act on the urgency of
climate change and
prepare for the
changes we expect
from it.
Critical to our success
is an engaged
community and
knowledgeable and
experienced staff.
- Consideration of Request from The Hideout to Allow Use of a Trailer/Food Truck as an
Accessory Kitchen.
Staff Contact: Community Development Director Mel Yemma
8:10 2) Lower Verzuh Comment Letter.
Staff Contact: Community Development Director Mel Yemma
8:30 3) Consideration of a Loan Agreement with Mt. Crested Butte Water and Sanitation District.
Staff Contact: Town Attorney Karl Hanlon
8:50 4) Discussion on the Process and Scope for 2026 Financial Planning.
Staff Contact: Town Manager Dara MacDonald
9:10 5) Review of the Process for Special Events and Impacts on the Community.
Staff Contact: Town Clerk Lynelle Stanford
9:30 6) Resolution No. 2, Series 2026 - A Resolution of the Crested Butte Town Council Adopting the
Town Council Rules of Procedure.
Staff Contact: Town Clerk Lynelle Stanford
9:40 COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMITTEE UPDATES
9:45 OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL
9:50 DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULING FUTURE WORK SESSION TOPICS AND COUNCIL
MEETING SCHEDULE
• Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 6:00PM Work Session - 7:00PM Regular Council
• Monday, February 2, 2026 - 6:00PM Work Session - 7:00PM Regular Council
• Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 6:00PM Work Session - 7:00PM Regular Council