Gunnison County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes (2)

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GUNNISON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Page 5 of 17 Gary Hausler was present and reported that the Cattlemens Days Committee discussed this possibility at their recent meeting, but no decision was made. Revenues vs. enforcement costs were listed as key considerations. Chairperson Field suggested that a work session be held regarding the liquor license proposal. No date was scheduled. CURECANTI MASTER PLAN: Long Ranger Planner Dave Michaelson was present, along with Dave Roberts, Shelly Fry, and Maryann August from the United States Park Service. A draft booklet was provided regarding ways that agencies and property owners can work together in a variety of ways to maintain the natural, cultural, recreational, and scenic resources of the Curecanti area. The information in the booklet was prepared cooperatively between the National Park Service and County Long Range Planning staff. Dave Roberts stated that, as part of the Curecanti Master Planning process, several meetings will be scheduled with surrounding property owners. Dave Michaelson said he will participate in those meetings as a facilitator. Chairperson Field commented that this would be appropriate, so long as he is not advocating anything and as long as it works into his schedule. Commissioner Anderson asked if Curecanti has been designated as a National Recreation Area. Dave Roberts responded that it has not been legislatively designated, but is being managed as an NRA. The Master Plan preparation is part of the official designation process. Warren Wilcox was present and discussed how confusing it is for adjacent property owners to understand the Park Service's process, particularly how long it takes to get funding. He believes in stewardship of the lands, but suggests the need for reality as well. Dave Roberts agreed that it takes years to accomplish priorities, and there is no guarantee that legislation will be passed to permanently establish the Curecanti National Recreation Area. Butch Clark requested that existing studies related to Curecanti be posted on a web site, and would like an updated economic model prepared. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE: Long Range Planner Dave Michaelson provided an update on preparation of the County's Comprehensive Plan. He reported that the seven focus groups are all meeting, with some of them making more progress than others. He said this is typical for focus groups working on this type of project. A joint meeting and training for all of the focus groups will be held on March 29. He believes that it may be possible to have a draft document ready for public review and comment by June. Dave Michaelson briefly discussed other projects he and his department are working on. Butch Clark was present and said the focus group process seems to be going well. He would like to see more information available on the County's website. LUNCH: The meeting recessed for lunch from 12:10 to 1:25 p.m. GUNNISON /HINSDALE BOARD OF HUMAN SERVICES: From 1:25 to 1:40 p.m. the Board met as the Gunnison /Hinsdale Board of Human Services. Those Minutes are a separate document. JAIL TOUR: From 1:40 to 2:00 p.m. Commissioners Starr and Anderson toured the Gunnison County Detention Center. CRWCD UPDATE: Colorado River Water Conservation District Board Member Bill Trampe provided the Board with an update on water and legislative matters. He said that the CRWCD had been opposing HB 1146, but now agree to support it if certain language amendments discussed with the sponsor are included. Other bills were summarized, as was the CRWCD position on each bill if there is one. http : / /www.co.gunnison.co.us /BOCC /minutes /20030304mn.html 6/6/2003