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Residents press Park County commissioners for public meeting on proposed gravel pit
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Summary
At the March 3 Park County Commission meeting, residents and the Park County Environmental Council urged commissioners to schedule a public meeting on a proposed gravel pit; commissioners said they are awaiting state (DNRC) scope information before setting a date.
Residents urged Park County commissioners on Tuesday to hold a public meeting about a proposed gravel pit, saying community members want a formal opportunity to put concerns on the public record. Carrie Kale of the Park County Environmental Council told the commission, “we are still hearing from folks about the gravel pit and the ask to have a public meeting in Immigrant,” and asked the board to schedule that meeting soon.
Multiple residents reinforced the request. Jamie Eisley, who identified her address as 27 Queen Creek Road, told commissioners: “I just think it's really important that, you know, we get the word out,” so the public knows the county’s position and can comment. Scott Rosenzweig, joining the meeting online, said he agreed and looked forward to an open meeting about the pit.
Why it matters: speakers said local residents want a forum to present concerns, ask questions, and place remarks into the public record. Commissioners acknowledged the interest but said a state agency’s scope and permitting role are central. The chair told the audience there is limited information and “there's just disinformation going around,” and that the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) appears to hold primary authority; the chair said he will continue outreach to the DNRC and host a meeting once the agency clarifies its role.
What commissioners said and did: commissioners did not take formal action to approve or deny any gravel-pit proposal during the meeting. Several commissioners expressed willingness to convene public meetings when state or agency details are available. Commissioner Vermillion and other members discussed inviting DNRC to a future meeting or hosting a session after DNRC defines its scope.
Next steps: Commissioners asked staff and interested community groups to keep working on information gathering. The Park County Environmental Council offered to help publicize any meeting the county schedules. The commission did not set a date at Tuesday’s meeting and indicated further updates will follow once the DNRC provides scope details.
