Gunnison County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes (2)

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GUNNISON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Page 4 of 17 DeVore suggested that the invoice be paid out of the County's Risk Management Fund, which includes a $30,000 allocation for 2003. If $30,000 is spent in 2003, the Fund will still have a $70,000 cash reserve. Chairperson Field agreed, but requested that County Attorney Baumgarten be asked to estimate the additional amount of time needed from special counsel in 2003. Moved by Commissioner Starr, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to authorize payment of the current invoice from Barbara Greene's law firm, out of the Risk Management Fund monies allocated for this year. Motion passed unanimously. SCHEDULING: Upcoming meetings were reviewed. ENERGY IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUNDING MEETING: County Manager DeVore reported that the Department of Local Affairs Energy Impact Assistance (EIA) funding applications will be considered on March 12 and 13 in Denver. On March 13 an oil and gas industry lobbyist is scheduled to speak with the EIA Board. This is of concern to Gunnison County due to recent requests from the oil and gas industry that no Energy Impact Assistance funds be granted to Gunnison, Delta, and Costillo counties, who that industry deems to be "unfriendly" to oil and gas. County Manager DeVore suggested that Gunnison County also request time to speak with the EIA Board on this matter. On March 12 County Attorney Baumgarten and special counsel Barbara Greene are meeting with oil and gas industry representatives to work on Gunnison County proposed regulations. At that time they hope to find out more about why the oil and gas industry lobbyist is meeting with the EIA Board. County Manager DeVore and Commissioner Starr will attend the March 13 EIA meeting in Denver. Discussion ensued on the need to have representatives attend from other entities in Gunnison County, or at least to have letters from them. RODEO GROUNDS REPORT: Rodeo Grounds Director Melody Roper was present to discuss property issues at the Rodeo Grounds, and a proposal regarding liquor licensing. She displayed a map of the property and summarized street vacations that were first discussed several years ago. A problem with one certain street vacation is that the adjacent property owner, the Division of Wildlife, would become owner of one -half of the vacated street. This non - existent street abuts the race track. When asked if they would surrender their half of the street proposed to be vacated, the Division of Wildlife requested that the County trade with them by providing a larger amount of adjacent property. Chairperson Field stated concern that the DOW would acquire the property and then sell it. It was agreed that the street vacation adjacent to DOW will not be pursued at this time. In the other areas of proposed street vacations, the City of Gunnison requested that the City powerlines be buried if the County were to develop on both sides of the vacated street in the future. Melody Roper suggested that this be included in an upcoming budget. The Board concurred with the remaining suggested street vacation requests presented by Melody Roper. Melody Roper reported that she recently discussed optional premises liquor licensing with Gunnison City Clerk Gail Davidson. Gunnison County could obtain that type of licensing, which could be used to sell alcohol at events held at the Rodeo Grounds. Melody Roper reported that many other Rodeo Grounds facilities in Colorado do provide this service, with related advantages and disadvantages. One advantage is that the County could receive revenue from the liquor sales. Melody Roper said that many people bring unauthorized liquor into events, and this could provide the County with an opportunity to better restrict that use. Chairperson Field stated that the County has in the past focused on youth activities at the Rodeo Grounds. He is concerned with encouraging alcohol use where youth are involved. http : / /www.co.gunnison.co.us/BOCC /minutes /20030304nm.html 6/6/2003