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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGS

Eagle County School District RE 50J
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Battle Mountain High School, Auditorium,
0151 Miller Ranch Road, Edwards, CO

and/or

Eagle Valley High School, Auditorium,
641 Valley Road, Gypsum, CO Monday,

January 9, 2012
Both Meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Agenda Board of Education members will be hosting a public forum for input on the upcoming budget for 2012-2013 school year. There will be Board members present at both meetings.

 

Free Live Christmas Tree Recycling

December 27, 2011

The Town of Minturn is offering free collection of discarded live Christmas trees this year.  Collection of trees will take place from Wednesday, December 28, 2011 through Friday, January 6, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.  Trees must be free of any adornments, such as lights, tinsel, ornaments, plastic and tree stands. Trees should be placed near the side of the road; however, it is important that the tree does not block the roadway in any manner.

The Minturn Public Works Department staff will make regular pick-ups throughout town to collect the trees between now and January 6th at 3:00 p.m.  Should your tree not be picked up within a few days of being placed near the roadside, please contact Minturn Town Office staff at (970) 827-5645.  In addition, should you wish to schedule a pick-up of your tree, please contact the same telephone number.

The collected trees will be utilized for a Bonfire event to be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.  The Bonfire will be held in the upper parking lot of Little Beach Park. There will be free hot chocolate, as well as marshmallows for roasting.  Please come out and enjoy this family friendly activity.

Point of Contact:
Lisa A. Osborne
(970) 827-5645, extension 105

 

Minturn 2011 Parade of Lights-Traffic Delays

December 14, 2011

The 2011 Parade of Lights will be held in Minturn on Saturday, December 17, 2011 beginning at 5:30 p.m.  The parade will stage in the 300 Block of Pine Street in front of Town Hall, proceed to Harrison Avenue and begin in the 300 Block of Main Street.  The Parade will progress down Main Street through the 100 Block and onto Railroad Avenue, ending at the Municipal Lot across from the Turntable Restaurant and Motel.  As it may be cold once the sun goes down, we encourage everyone to dress appropriately so you may enjoy the parade. 

During the parade, Town staff will be handing out free glow necklaces to all the children.  In addition, there will be a Santa’s Throne Ice Sculpture located in front of the Minturn Country Club where children of all ages can pose to have their picture taken (please bring your own camera).

There will be traffic delays in the Town of Minturn from 5:30 p.m. to approximately 6:00 p.m. due to a temporary road closure on Main Street to accommodate the Parade.   Please plan your trip through Town to accommodate the expected traffic delays. Better yet, avoid the traffic delays and join us for the Parade and Holiday fun!  We invite everyone to come out and enjoy the parade with your neighbors, family and visitors.  After the parade, we encourage you to visit Minturn Businesses as you enjoy the holiday cheer in Minturn. 

Remember, the Minturn Winter Market will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Santa will be present at the entire Market to visit with the children and to hand out candy canes.  There will be a variety of vendors at the Market for your everyday and holiday shopping pleasure.  In addition, there are always many great businesses in Minturn for further shopping excitement.

Should you have any questions regarding this media release, please contact Lisa A. Osborne at (970) 827-5645, extension 105 or (970) 827-4272 or Michelle Metteer at (970) 827-5645, extension 108.

 

National Drug Take Back Initiative

Saturday, October 29, 2011
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Town Hall

Minturn Police Department will be taking part in the National Drug Take Back Initiative on Saturday, October 29, 2011. The time frame is 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and the location is the lobby of the Town Hall Building. Anyone may bring their prescription or over the counter medications to be disposed of at that time. This is a nationwide initiative sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). This is the second time that the Minturn Police Department will be participating in the event. The first two Take-Back events in Colorado were very successful and netted almost 12 tons of returned medications!

This is a great opportunity to dispose of any medications that you have accumulated over the years in a safe and convenient manner!

If you have any questions, please call the Department at 970-827-4272.

National Drug Take Back Initiative:

On Saturday, October 29th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is sponsoring its third National Pharmaceutical Take-Back Day in Eagle County. All types of medications will be accepted, including narcotics and other DEA controlled substances, all prescription and non-prescription medications. Let's all participate by cleaning out those expired, unused and unwanted pharmaceuticals from the medicine cabinet and get them disposed of properly.

The Pharmaceutical Take-Back Day is a concerted effort between the DEA and local law enforcement agencies and has the following goals:

    • To provide residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of medications they no longer need;
    • To destroy the collected pharmaceuticals properly through incineration, thus reducing the risk to our water resources;
    • To prevent the access of children and teenagers to medications that were not intended for their use;
    • To provide residents with an opportunity to dispose of controlled substances; such as narcotics, pain pills, sleeping pills, prescription cough syrups and attention deficit/hyperactivity medications which have been difficult to get rid of in the past.

If you are unable to make it to one of the Pharmaceutical Take-Back drop-off sites this Saturday, you have additional options:

  • The Eagle County Sheriff's Office, located at 0885 East Chambers Avenue, now has a permanent drug disposal drop box. Residents can drop off all prescription and over-the-counter medications free of charge. The box is available for use Monday through Friday during regular business hours;
  • The Eagle Valley Pharmacy located inside the Vail Valley Medical Center will accept all non-DEA controlled substances during regular business hours. (970-479-7253);
  • Edwards Pharmacy located inside the Shaw Pavilion will accept all non-DEA controlled substances during regular business hours. (970-569-7676)
  • The Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Wolcott will accept all non-DEA controlled substances during regular business hours. (970-328-3468). The facility is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Call 970-328-3468 or visit www.eaglecounty.us/recyclingwaste for information.

 

 

 

17th Annual Eagle River Cleanup
Saturday, September 10th from 9-12.

VSSA students, parents, teachers and coaches, please join our community for a morning of giving back to environment. We have volunteered to clean the shores of the Eagle River from the Maloit Park turn-off South towards Gilman and Red Cliff. This is a great opportunity to show Minturn our commitment to the community and improve the health of the river we call home. We will meet at VSSA at 8:45am to organize and get to work.

On Saturday, September 10, over 350 volunteers from Eagle County companies, local governments, clubs, associations and groups of friends will disperse along 55 miles of Gore Creek and the Eagle River from Redcliff and East Vail to Dotsero to pick up trash.

The clean up will run from 9am until 12 and afterwards volunteers and their families are invited to the Broken Arrow at Arrowhead from 12-2pm for a free barbecue, with music from Schwing Daddy.

Please sign up with Mr. Pomeroy and make sure to fill out the liability waiver on the back of this handout.

Any questions, feel free to email Mr. Pomeroy at bindu.pomeroy.vssa@gmail.com

 

2011 Fall Coat Drive

September 1—October 15
Coordinated by the Eagle County Law Enforcement Immigrant Advisory Committee Coats should be clean and in good condition We especially need children’s coats and winter pants! Coats will be distributed at Vail Valley Salvation Army
Thank you!

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Minturn Middle School Closing Ceremony

When: Fri, June 10, 11am – 12pm
Where: Minturn Middle School
After serving the community for the past 33 years, Minturn Middle School will be closing. Please join us for our closing ceremony on June 10 at 11 am. Guest speakers will include State Representative Dr. Millie Hammer. The community is invited to take a final walk through the building and to share their stories and memories of the school. Light refreshments will be served. The ceremony will be held at Minturn Middle School located at 1951 South Highway 24 in Minturn, Colorado. Additionally, alumni who have painted ceiling panels may make arrangements for retrieval of their panels, if they wish. Ceiling panels may be picked up between June 14 -17. Please call the school office at 970-328-2920 for more details.  

 

June 3, 2011

Water Outage

On Friday, June 3, 2011, the Public Works Department will be working on a water leak that was discovered on Thursday, June 2, 2011 in the 400 Block of Main Street. As the Public Works Department works to diagnose and address the problem, there is a possibility a water shut-off will be necessary. The impacted area would include all areas north of the 800 Block of Main Street , to include Taylor Avenue and the area of Meadow Mountain Business Park. Updates will be posted on the Town website as they occur. There will be gallon jugs of water available at the Town Hall Building should you need some to tide you over should a water shut-off occur.

Thank you for your patience as we address this issue.

June 2011

Xcel Energy Open House

Xcel Energy is hosting a public Open House on Thursday, June 2 from 6-8 pm at the Avon Public Library, 200 Benchmark Road, to provide a construction update as we replace eight miles of natural gas pipeline along U.S. Highway 6 between Edwards and Minturn. The presentation includes information about current and upcoming construction locations. We also want to hear the community's feedback and answer their questions.

Additional information, including weekly construction updates can be found online at www.xceledwards-minturnhpgaspipeline.com or 1-877-481-6380. We are trying to ensure that all members of the public have the opportunity to attend and are hoping you would post a brief calendar item on your website or send an email blast to your membership about this open house.

May 2011

Town Clean Up - May 14

The Town of Minturn Clean-Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 14th from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Beginning at 7:00 a.m., residents may bring unwanted items to the Minturn Municipal Lot, located across from the Turntable Restaurant and Motel.  This event provides the citizens of Minturn with a free and convenient receptacle to deposit their appliances, debris and undesired items from their property and home spring cleaning.  The Minturn Public Works Department staff and the Eagle River Fire Protection District staff will be present to help unload vehicles at the Municipal Lot.

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March 2011

Open House

At the new Battle Mountain office and Minturn Inn

Meet the team Tuesday, March 1 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hors d'œuvres and beverages 440 Eagle Street, Minturn (Behind the Minturn Inn, on the river) Parking, limited, please park along Main St.

 

January 2011

Road Closure January 14, 2011

Due to unforeseen road conditions on the other side of Loveland Pass, the construction company was not able to transport the modular home to Pine Street in Minturn today,
Thursday, January 13, 2011. As a result, the 500 Block of Pine Street will now be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 14, 2011 for delivery and installation of the home.
Please plan an alternate travel route if you normally travel that portion of Pine Street.

Construction personnel will begin arriving on Friday at 7:00 a.m. to prepare for the arrival and set up of the modular home. Those residents impacted by the road closure may park in the St. Patrick’s Parrish Parking lot located in the 400 block of Pine Street.

In addition, there will be flaggers present Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. whom will allow for some local traffic to pass through if and when it is safe to do so. The flaggers will permit coordinated access to businesses located in the 500 Block of Pine Street. The road is being blocked for safety reasons and the town appreciates your co-operation during this time. For your protection, we ask that you do not cross any barriers that are set-up during this process.

 

October 2010

Request for Proposal for Municipal Prosecutor

This is a request for Proposal for Municipal Court Prosecutor to provide legal services for the Municipal court. This request for proposal is intended to gather pertinent information concerning the ability of an individual attorney or firm to meet the municipal court needs of the Town of Minturn.

The Town of Minturn is interested in establishing an ongoing relationship with an attorney or firm to ensure high quality, necessary, responsive, timely and cost-efficient legal services for the Town of Minturn’s Municipal Court. We expect that the attorney chosen will be experienced in the type of legal services required on an ongoing basis by home rule towns and will be familiar with the legal issues associated with such municipalities. This position will be responsive to the Town Manager yet report directly to the Town Council.

Quality legal services are worth their cost only if the services are focused on the specific needs of the Town. The Town is seeking an attorney or law firm that can establish successful communication and coordination on an ongoing basis with the Municipal Court Judge, Municipal Court Clerk, professional staff, and consultants.

Proposals are to be submitted by October 22, 2010, and will be reviewed by the Town Manager, and the Minturn Town Council. Any questions or comments should be directed to the Town Manager via e-mail: manager@minturn.org, or phone @ 970-827-5645.

A short list of attorneys or firms will be selected by the Town Council for interview by November 5, 2010. The board intends to select an attorney or firm by December 1, 2010. Two copies of your proposal should be sent to the Town Manager, Town of Minturn, P.O. Box 309, Minturn, CO, 81645.

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July 30, 2010

SH 24 BATTLE MOUNTAIN CHIP SEAL PROJECT AUGUST 2-SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is scheduled to begin a chip seal project along US Highway 24 from Mile Post (MP) 147.18 to Mile Post 169.0.  The project is expected to last through September 3, 2010.  As a result of this road project, CDOT will have single lane closures throughout this time period.

In addition, there will be reduced speed limits during the active time of road work. 

The Minturn Police Department is requesting that you abide by the reduced speed requirements to help ensure the safety of the construction workers as well as other motorists.  The reduced speed limits will be strictly enforced.

Please be patient during the road construction as when the project has been completed, the road will be more driver friendly.

Should you have any questions regarding this press release, please contact Lisa A. Osborne at (970) 827-5645, extension 105.

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March 24, 2010

THE TOWN OF MINTURN IS SEEKING APPLICANTS TO SERVE ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Position: the Planning and Zoning Commission reviews and approves design review applications and development proposals based upon the Town’s adopted criteria and ordinances.  The Commission also works on updates to the Town’s community plan, zoning ordinances and acts as an advisory body to the Town Council on a variety of planning issues.  This is a voluntary position that pays $75.00 per meeting.  The Planning and Zoning Commission meets twice a month, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Minturn Town hall.  To be considered for this position, applicants must be a resident of the Town of Minturn for one year and a registered elector of the Town of Minturn.

Interested individuals should contact Chris Cerimele, Town Planner at 970-827-5645, or email at planner1@minturn.org. The application deadline is August 11, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.  Please mail/fax/email or deliver in person all applications to:

Town of Minturn
P.O. Box 309
302 Pine Street
Minturn, Colorado 81645
Phone: 970-827-5645
Fax: 970-827-5545
Email:  planner1@minturn.org

 

February 14, 2010

Building Official and Inspection Services - Request for Proposal

     The Town of Minturn is accepting written proposals from qualified consultation firms engaged in providing building department administrative and technical support services, including general administrative consultation, plans examining, and job site inspections. 

Proposal Deadline

Consultant proposals are due no later than 5:00 p.m. March 1, 2010.  Proposals may be submitted in electronic format, via U.S. Mail or in person. Please direct questions to Jim White at 970.827.5645 manager@minturn.org

 

Base Commercial and Residential water rates will not be changing for the Fiscal Year 2010.

However, the Residential base use allowance will change from the current 15,000 gallons per month to 10,000 gallons per month. This change will be effective January 1, 2010.

Please direct any quesitons to Jay Brunvand at 827-5645 or at the Town Center during regular business hours.

 

December 14, 2009

Town Centre Flood Damage Repair - Request for Proposal

Submittals from interested parties are due by 3 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2009 to the Town of Minturn Planning Office, 302 Pine Street, Minturn or can be emailed or mailed to PO Box 309, Minturn, CO, 81645.

Please direct questions to Jim White at 970.827.5645 manager@minturn.org

 

July 31, 2009

Dowd Junction to Minturn Trail Phase I

Sealed Bids for Construction of a 1,300 foot long, 10 foot wide asphalt trail along Highway 24 will be received by the Town of Minturn at the town offices at 302 Pine Street, Minturn, Colorado 81645, until 3:00 p.m. local time on Monday, August 24, 2009 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the same offices on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.

The bid information package, including the Bid Specifications and Construction Plan Set, may be obtained by downloading from this site (see following links) or from the Town of Minturn offices at 302 Pine Street, Minturn. Notice: IF BID INFORMATION IS DOWNLOADED FROM THIS SITE, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SEND A NOTIFICATION OF THE DOWNLOAD VIA EMAIL to planner1@minturn.org. This will enable the Town to accurately prepare a Plan Holder’s List. A hard copy Plan Holder’s List will also be available at the Town of Minturn offices for parties obtaining hard copy sets of the bid information package. Parties on the Plan Holder’s List will be notified of any new project information and receive addendums.

Documents:

The bid due date has been changed from Monday, August 24, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. to WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 AT 3:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME AT THE MINTURN TOWN HALL, 302 PINE STREET, MINTURN at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud, per the Bid Specifications.  

 

July 20, 2009

PUBLIC NOTICE AND INVITATION TO BID - ECO Trail Project

RFQ for Grant Administration and RFP for Geotechnical Services,
Joint Project Town of Minturn and ECO Trails

ECO Trails is assisting the Town of Minturn for the Dowd to Minturn Trail Phase I Trail project, scheduled for construction in August, 2009. The Town of Minturn is seeking professional services assistance for the project as follows:

Documents related to these requests are as follows:

Chris Cerimele of Town of Minturn at 970-827-5645 or planner1@minturn.org
Ellie Caryl of ECO Trails at 970-328-3523 or ellie.caryl@eaglecounty.us

Submittals from interested parties are limited to 6 pages and are due by 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2009 to the Town of Minturn Planning Office, 302 Pine Street, Minturn or can be mailed to PO Box 309, Minturn, CO, 81645. Submissions may also be emailed to planner1@minturn.org. Questions regarding the RFQ and RFP will be accepted in writing at planner1@minturn.org until 3:00 p.m. July 28, 2009. Interested firms are advised to check the Town of Minturn website on Thursday, July 30 after 5:00 p.m. for addendums addressing any questions or revisions to the RFQ and RFP.

 

 

Jan 30, 2009

2009 Minturn Community Plan

Minturn has begun the process of updating its Community Plan. This document will outline the Town’s vision for the next 20 to 30 years - outlining goals, objectives and action plans for obtaining that vision. When completed, it will serve as the over-arching advisory document helping to inform Town decisions on a number of topics including:

  • Community Character
  • Sustainability and Green Building Practices
  • Land Use
  • Transportation
  • Housing
  • Public Services and Facilities
  • Economic Development
  • Natural Resources
  • Parks and Recreation


*** Download a Draft of the Executive Summary of the Community Plan ***

Community Plan Open Houses – February 2009

The Minturn community has spent considerable energy in the past several years in determining what it wants for the Town’s future – Please join us at the Community Center in the month of February to help finalize this input in preparation for the creation of the 2009 Community Plan.

• Thursday, February 5 – Community Vision
This will be an a very interactive meeting where we will discuss what you see in the future of the Town.  Everything is on the table for discussion.  The goal for the evening will be to develop a consensus vision statement for the 2009 Community Plan which embodies the essence of where the Town is headed in the next 10, 20 and 30 years.

• Thursday, February 19 – Plan Goals and Objectives

Join Town staff to review draft goals and objectives for all Community Plan topic areas (above).

Both meetings will be from 6 to 8 in the evening, refreshments will be served.
Questions or Comments? Please contact Victor Villarreal at 970.827.5645

 

 

October 8, 2008

The Town of Minturn
Invites You to attend the October 14, 2008
Town Parking Plan Meeting

(302 Pine Street, Minturn ~ 6 pm).

At this meeting, the public is invited to discuss the new parking plan that was ap- proved by Town Council in August, 2008. This will provide an opportunity for local citizens and businesses to meet with town staff to ask questions and voice their concerns regarding this plan. Town staff including members from the Police Depart- ment and the Public Works Department will be present to answer questions and concerns.

Click here to view Parking Plan Details.

 

October 3, 2008

A proposed budget has been submitted to the Town of Minturn Town Council for the ensuing year of 2009

A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Town Treasurer, where the same is open for public inspection during regular business hours; such proposed budget will be considered at 302 Pine St. in the Town Council Chambers at 7pm as follows:

October 15th Council Meeting
November 5th Council Meeting

Any interested elector of the Town of Minturn may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.  Final adoption is scheduled for December 3, 2008.

 

 

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Minturn Town Council meetings can be viewed on television at 7 am & 6 pm on Fridays and 6 pm on Sundays.

For more information please visit www.publicaccess5.org.