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Crested Butte council approves 2026 traffic-calming plan, adopts special-event permitting update
Summary
On April 6, 2026 the Crested Butte Town Council unanimously approved the 2026 Traffic Calming and Parking Management Plan with a change preserving diagonal parking near Elk Avenue, adopted Ordinance No. 06 revising special-event permitting, and approved consent-agenda items including a property purchase at 16 Ninth.
The Crested Butte Town Council on Monday approved a 2026 Traffic Calming and Parking Management Plan while preserving diagonal parking north and south of Elk Avenue and adopted an amendment to the town’s special-event permitting code.
Community Development Director Mel Yemma and Chief Marshal Sean Besecker presented the traffic-calming review and parking proposals to the council. After questions from council members and public comment, the council approved the plan with a modification: diagonal parking north and south of Elk Avenue will not be converted to two-hour parking and staff will monitor those areas going forward.
"We will continue ongoing monitoring of the parking areas north and south of Elk Avenue," Council Member Beth Goldstone said during the motion to approve. Goldstone moved the motion and Council Member Gabi Prochaska seconded. A roll-call vote was taken with all voting "Yes." The motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Ian Billick opened the second-reading public hearing on Ordinance No. 06, Series 2026, which amends Section 6-3-100 of the Crested Butte Municipal Code concerning special-event permitting. No public testimony was offered. Council Member Gabi Prochaska moved to adopt the ordinance and Council Member Mallika Magner seconded; a roll-call vote was taken with all voting "Yes," and Ordinance No. 06 was adopted unanimously.
The council also approved the consent agenda, which included the March 16, 2026 special meeting minutes; special-event applications for the Crested Butte Art Market and ARTumn (street/parking closures); a 2026 GreenDeed Memorandum of Agreement; and Resolution No. 08, Series 2026, authorizing the purchase of 16 Ninth in Crested Butte. Council Member John O'Neal moved to approve the consent agenda, and Council Member Mallika Magner seconded; a roll-call vote was taken with all voting "Yes." The consent items advanced without separate discussion.
During public comment the mayor summarized written submissions from residents and organizations, and one resident spoke via Zoom. Town Manager Dara MacDonald and Housing Director Erin Ganser offered staff updates earlier in the agenda; Town Attorney Karl Hanlon provided a legal update. The council scheduled future work sessions and regular meetings for April through June 2026 and adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
Votes at a glance: - Consent agenda approval (minutes, event permits, MOA, Resolution No. 08 authorizing purchase of 16 Ninth): motion by John O'Neal, second by Mallika Magner; outcome: approved (roll call: all voting "Yes"). - Ordinance No. 06, Series 2026 (amend Section 6-3-100, special-event permitting): motion by Gabi Prochaska, second by Mallika Magner; outcome: adopted unanimously. - 2026 Traffic Calming and Parking Management Plan: motion by Beth Goldstone, second by Gabi Prochaska; outcome: approved with modification (preserve diagonal parking north/south of Elk Avenue), unanimous vote.
Next steps: Staff will continue monitoring the parking areas identified in the motion and incorporate feedback into implementation plans. No additional votes were scheduled on these items at the meeting.
