The City irrigation ditches will be turned off for the season, the afternoon of Friday, September 30th.
Ditch users that have irrigation pumps in the ditches should remove or drain their pumps to prevent damage from lack of water. For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 641-8020 during business hours.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
City Meetings Broadcast
City Staff is working with Time-Warner Cable to correct the problem of City Council and Planning Commission meetings not being broadcast over Cable Channel 15. Time Warner has stated there is a hardware computer problem that is not allowing the broadcast of the meetings. They are working on resolving the problem. The City is sorry for any inconvenience to the citizens.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
B.O.P.A. a Success
The B.O.P.A. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event that was held last Saturday was a success. According to City Fire Marshal Dennis Spritzer, over 1,300 gallons of paint, oil and antifreeze was collected. Three pallets of used batteries were collected as well. The materials are transported by environment waste contractor "Clean Harbors", who then disposes the materials in an environmentally safe and approved method.
Fire Marshal Spritzer noted that not as much material was collected as in previous years. Hopefully this means that the citizens of Gunnison and the Valley are getting rid of their stored household wastes in this safe manner. Thanks to all of the workers who assisted with the collection and especially to all of the citizens who participatd by bringing in their hazardous waste for safe disposal.
Fire Marshal Spritzer noted that not as much material was collected as in previous years. Hopefully this means that the citizens of Gunnison and the Valley are getting rid of their stored household wastes in this safe manner. Thanks to all of the workers who assisted with the collection and especially to all of the citizens who participatd by bringing in their hazardous waste for safe disposal.
Monday, September 26, 2011
This Week at Council
City Council will meet in a Regular Session on Tuesday, September 27th at 7pm in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 201 W. Virginia Avenue. These are the agenda items they will be discussion and acting upon: 
Regular Session Meeting Minutes of September 13th
Pre-Scheduled Citizens include -
A presentation from Nancy Osmundson on Restorative Practices
Rick Miller on Sales TAx Auditing
Appointment of the 9 students in the 2011-2011 Youth City Council
New Busines
Action on a request to expend $6850 for the purchase of Fire House storage units
Discussion on the Upper Gunnsion River Water Convservancy District Organization Decree Public Hearing
Discussion on the Air Force Low-Altitude Training Meeting Request
Set a Council hearing on the annual renewal of Chavolo's Mexican Restaurant Liquor License
Excuse Mayor Houck from the meeting (he will be out of town on business)
Ordinances - 2nd and final reading on these ordinances
Ordinance No 8 - Vacation of a portion of East Bidwell Avenue
Ordinance No 9 - Regarding Vacation of South Main Street Utility Easements
City Staff and Council reports
Non-Scheduled Citizens
Packet information for the Council meeting can be found on-line on the City's website under e-packets. City Council encourages all citizens to attend these meetings. If you have an item you would like to discuss with Council, contact City Clerk Gail Davidson at 641-8140 to scheduled to meet with Council.
Regular Session Meeting Minutes of September 13th
Pre-Scheduled Citizens include -
A presentation from Nancy Osmundson on Restorative Practices
Rick Miller on Sales TAx Auditing
Appointment of the 9 students in the 2011-2011 Youth City Council
New Busines
Action on a request to expend $6850 for the purchase of Fire House storage units
Discussion on the Upper Gunnsion River Water Convservancy District Organization Decree Public Hearing
Discussion on the Air Force Low-Altitude Training Meeting Request
Set a Council hearing on the annual renewal of Chavolo's Mexican Restaurant Liquor License
Excuse Mayor Houck from the meeting (he will be out of town on business)
Ordinances - 2nd and final reading on these ordinances
Ordinance No 8 - Vacation of a portion of East Bidwell Avenue
Ordinance No 9 - Regarding Vacation of South Main Street Utility Easements
City Staff and Council reports
Non-Scheduled Citizens
Packet information for the Council meeting can be found on-line on the City's website under e-packets. City Council encourages all citizens to attend these meetings. If you have an item you would like to discuss with Council, contact City Clerk Gail Davidson at 641-8140 to scheduled to meet with Council.
Friday, September 23, 2011
It's B.O.P.A. Day
And what's a B.O.P.A.? you might ask. B = batteries, O = oil, P = paint, and A = antifreeze.
On Saturday, September 24th, these materials will be collected at the annual Household Hazard Waste Collection Day sponsored by the City of Gunnison and Gunnison County. For a small disposal fee, you can drop off these materials that have been collecting in your garage or house and they will be disposed of in a safe and environmentally correct manner.
The collection site in Gunnison is at the City Shops Facility, 1100 W. Virginia Avenue in Gunnsion (at the west end of Virginia Avenue) starting at 9am and ending at 3pm.
On Saturday, September 24th, these materials will be collected at the annual Household Hazard Waste Collection Day sponsored by the City of Gunnison and Gunnison County. For a small disposal fee, you can drop off these materials that have been collecting in your garage or house and they will be disposed of in a safe and environmentally correct manner.
The collection site in Gunnison is at the City Shops Facility, 1100 W. Virginia Avenue in Gunnsion (at the west end of Virginia Avenue) starting at 9am and ending at 3pm.
Busy Autumn Weekend in Gunnison
It's a busy autumn weekend in the Gunnison Valley.
The Colorado Strawbale Association's Natural Building Conference gets underway at Western State College on Saturday. This event is partially funded and sponsored by the City of Gunnison.
The Gunnison Farmers' Market continues on Saturday morning starting at 9:30am. The weekly market, held on the 100 Block of East Virginia Avenue by the IOOF Park, has a farmers bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables available, as well as baked goods, food, and arts & crafts products. Come out, stroll among the booths, pick up some wonderful goodies and visit with your friends and neighbors.
Sunday is "National Public Lands Day". In the Valley, you can head out for the annual Hartman Rocks Trails Volunteer Day. Dedicated volunteers help re-route, improve and establish trails at Hartman Rocks. These trails are used by hikers, bikers, motocyclists, and cross country skiers. If you'd like to help, go to the Hartman Rocks Base Area at 9am on Sunday, September 25th. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, wear sunscreen, and bring work gloves and water. Lunch will be provided for the volunteers.
And the best way to spend this weekend - chose your own favored method of transportation and get out into the high country of the valley. Enjoy the quickly changing autumn leaves. They are spectacular!
The Colorado Strawbale Association's Natural Building Conference gets underway at Western State College on Saturday. This event is partially funded and sponsored by the City of Gunnison.
The Gunnison Farmers' Market continues on Saturday morning starting at 9:30am. The weekly market, held on the 100 Block of East Virginia Avenue by the IOOF Park, has a farmers bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables available, as well as baked goods, food, and arts & crafts products. Come out, stroll among the booths, pick up some wonderful goodies and visit with your friends and neighbors.
Sunday is "National Public Lands Day". In the Valley, you can head out for the annual Hartman Rocks Trails Volunteer Day. Dedicated volunteers help re-route, improve and establish trails at Hartman Rocks. These trails are used by hikers, bikers, motocyclists, and cross country skiers. If you'd like to help, go to the Hartman Rocks Base Area at 9am on Sunday, September 25th. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, wear sunscreen, and bring work gloves and water. Lunch will be provided for the volunteers.
And the best way to spend this weekend - chose your own favored method of transportation and get out into the high country of the valley. Enjoy the quickly changing autumn leaves. They are spectacular!
Gunnison High School Homecoming
It's Gunnison High School Homecoming this week! Here is a schedule of some of the fun events:
Friday, September 23rd at 2pm will see the annual GHS Homecoming Parade starting at Legion Park. The parade will head west on Tomichi (Highway 50) then turn north on Main Street (Highway 135) and end at Ohio Avenue. Come out and enjoy the parade.
At 5pm on Friday evening, the GHS Marching Band will be hosting a tailgating dinner fundraiser in the parking lot of the high school. Raffle tickets will be available for sale during the dinner.
The GHS Homecoming Football game starts at 7pm when the Cowboys take on Aspen HIgh School. The game will be played on the new GHS Football Field and is free for the public. Come out and cheer on the Cowboys!
Friday, September 23rd at 2pm will see the annual GHS Homecoming Parade starting at Legion Park. The parade will head west on Tomichi (Highway 50) then turn north on Main Street (Highway 135) and end at Ohio Avenue. Come out and enjoy the parade.
At 5pm on Friday evening, the GHS Marching Band will be hosting a tailgating dinner fundraiser in the parking lot of the high school. Raffle tickets will be available for sale during the dinner.
The GHS Homecoming Football game starts at 7pm when the Cowboys take on Aspen HIgh School. The game will be played on the new GHS Football Field and is free for the public. Come out and cheer on the Cowboys!
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