AGENDA
Town of Crested Butte
Regular Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
507 Maroon Ave; Crested Butte, CO
Monday, May 18, 2026
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The times are approximate. The meeting may move faster or slower than expected.
6:00 WORK SESSION
- Zoning Code Update Check In.
Staff Contact: Community Development Director Mel Yemma
7:00 REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
BY MAYOR OR MAYOR PRO-TEM
7:02 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7:03 CONSENT AGENDA
- May 4, 2026 Special Town Council Meeting Minutes.
Staff Contact: Deputy Clerk Eric Treadwell - Quarter 1 2026 Financial Update.
Staff Contact: Finance Director Lauren Hawcroft - Approval Requested for the First Amendment to the Mineral Point Ground Lease.
Staff Contact: Housing Director Erin Ganser - Letter of Support to MetRec for Trail Scoping Along Impacted Area of Utility
Installation Between the Whetstone Housing Development and Town.
Staff Contact: PROST Director Janna Hansen - Resolution 09, Series 2026 - A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of
Crested Butte, Colorado, Authorizing the Execution of a Business Lease with
Mountain Mentors LLC.
Staff Contact: Public Works Director Shea Earley
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 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.”
7:10 STAFF UPDATES
7:15 PUBLIC HEARING
- Renewal of Pitaboy Inc DBA Pitas in Paradise’s Liquor License Expiring May 18,
2026, Due to Violation of Colorado Liquor and Beer Code.
Staff Contact: Town Clerk Lynelle Stanford
7:30 2) (Second Reading) Ordinance No. 07, Series 2026 - An Ordinance of the
Crested Butte Town Council Approving the Lease of the Property at 308 3
rd
Street to
the Gunnison County Metropolitan District.
Staff Contact: Public Works Director Shea Earley
7:35 NEW BUSINESS
- Discussion On Amending Municipal Code Section 13-5 Regarding Two
Residential Units Under Shared Ownership Sharing Trash Cans Beginning with the Next
Enrollment Period.
Staff Contact: Sustainability Coordinator Dannah Leeman Gore
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.
7:55 2) Lower Verzuh Amended Proposal Referral Letter.
Staff Contact: Community Development Director Mel Yemma
8:15 3) 5-Year Housing Strategy Adoption.
Staff Contact: Housing Director Erin Ganser
8:35 4) 5-Year Community Spaces Strategy Adoption.
Staff Contact: Community Development Director Mel Yemma
8:55 5) Consideration of Appointments for Community Outreach and Education Subcommittee.
Staff Contact: Town Manager Dara MacDonald
9:15 LEGAL MATTERS
9:20 COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMITTEE UPDATES
9:25 OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL
9:30 DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULING FUTURE WORK SESSION TOPICS AND COUNCIL
MEETING SCHEDULE
• Monday, June 1, 2026 - 6:00PM Work Session - 7:00 Regular Council
• Monday, June 15, 2026 - 6:00PM Work Session - 7:00 Regular Council
• Monday, June 29, 2026 - 6:00PM – Intergovernmental Meeting at the Fire Station
• Monday, July 6, 2026 - 6:00PM Work Session - 7:00 Regular Council