Winter Recreation Program Brochures

The Winter 2011-2012 Recreation Programs Brochure will be available on Friday, December 9th. You can pick up a brochure at the Community Center, 200 E. Spencer Avenue, at the Ice Rink, 501 E. Tomichi Avenue in Jorgensen Park, or at City Hall, 201 W. Virginia Avenue - all in Gunnison. You can also view the Virtual Winter Brochure at http://www.tinyurl.com/gunnisonwinterprograms2012
Registration for programs starts on Monday, December 12th. Have questions?? Call the City of Gunnison Parks & Recreation Department at 641-8060.

Trails Work Continues

Work on the VanTuyl Ranch Trails System continues. Two local contractors, Ray Excavation and Spallone Construction have been working on the western loop extension on the City-owned ranch. A small bridge was installed, fill material hauled & placed, and some grading & compaction has been completed. The trail is still not complete but after joining the two sections and final grading, it should be open for public access in the spring, 2012. Pictured above - Mayor Jonathan Houck and City Manager Ken Coleman try out the "trail in progress".

Thanksgiving Holiday Refuse Schedule

The City of Gunnison will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Here is the refuse (trash) collection schedule for this Holiday:
If your trash is normally collected on Thursday, your trash will be collected on Wednesday, November 23rd.
If your trash is normally collected on Friday, your trash will be collected on Monday, November 28th.
If you have questions, please call 641-8020.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Thanksgiving Week

The City Council Regular Session meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 22nd, has been canceled and rescheduled for Tuesday, November 29th at 7pm in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 201 W. Virginia Avenue.
The City Council wishes everyone and Happy and safe Thanksgiving Holiday.

New Hours at Community Center

The new Winter Hours at the Gunnison Community Center start today, Monday, November 14th. The new hours are:

Monday through Thursday, 6am to 9pm

Friday 6am to 8pm

Saturday, 10am to 8pm

Sunday, 12pm - 8pm
Come out and enjoy all of the fun things offered at the Center!

Call 641-8060 if you have questions or stop by the Gunnison Community Center at 200 East Spencer Avenue in Gunnison.

Tree Limbs

After the big winds this past weekend, you may be wondering what to do with all of those downed tree branches, leaves and tumbleweeds. The City tree dump, located on County Road 51 just north go Gunnison, is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9am to 3pm, so you can drop off your leaves, tree limbs and organic debris. No trash or garbage is accepted.

The tree dump will close for the season on Saturday, November 19th. For more information, call Public Works at 641-8020.

Holiday Refuse Schedule

The City of Gunnison will be observing Veterans Day on Friday, November 11th. Most City Offices will be closed for the Holiday. Friday's refuse/trash collection routes WILL NOT be picked up on Friday. They will be picked up on Monday, November 14th. Please call 641-8020 if you have questions.






Thanks to all of our Veterans and servicemen and women who have and are serving our Country.

City Council Action

City Council will be meeting on Tuesday, November 8th at 7pm in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 201 W. Virginia Avenue. Council will be conducting a Public Hearing on the proposed 2012 City Budget. The public is welcome to come and give input on this important City document. A copy of the proposed budget can be found at www.cityofgunnison-co.gov/Finance/Financial_reports/2012_Proposed_Budget.pdf Take a look at this detailed budget and if you have any questions, contact the Finance Department at 641-8162.

The Council will also take action on the following: a License Agreement with the Downtown Woodshop, 222 N. Main Street for placement of a hanging sign over the City sidewalk; action on a letter to the Colorado Department of Natural Resources regarding the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife transition reports; consideration of an Ordinance amending thee City Code regarding fees charged for Special Event Liquor Permits; a Resolution regarding a change in the processing of Special Event Liquor Permits; and a Resolution canceling the Council meeting set for November 22nd and rescheduling it for November 29th.

Information on each agenda item for the Council meeting can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.cityofgunnison-co.gov/ and click on City Council on the front page then click on e-packets. As always, the public is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. Your input is important to our City C ouncil.

Hello Snow!

This morning the City awoke to its first real snowfall of the season. We enjoyed a beautiful summer and fall so its time to put the mild weather to rest. Get out those sleds, wax up the skis and dig out the snowshoes!



The 3 to 4" of snow is heavy and wet and there is some ice lurking under that snow. Use caution in driving, especially in the school zones! Remember - you can get anywhere in town in under 10 minutes. And, if you see the City Streets & Alleys crews out clearing the streets, help them out and give them room to do their jobs!