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Crested Butte Council adopts Community Plan, approves grants and conservation agreement
Summary
At its July 7 meeting the Crested Butte Town Council unanimously adopted the Community Plan, approved amended affordable housing guidelines, approved Spring 2025 community grants in a 4-2 vote, and approved a funding agreement for a conservation easement on Cement Creek Ranch; several consent agenda contracts were also approved.
The Crested Butte Town Council on July 7 unanimously adopted an updated Community Plan and approved a series of other measures, including amended affordable housing guidelines and a contested set of Spring 2025 community grant awards.
Mayor Pro Tem Mallika Magner called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Council member Anna Fenerty moved to approve the agenda, and Council member Gabi Prochaska seconded; the motion passed on a unanimous roll call.
The council then took up a series of consent-agenda items that staff had placed for routine approval, including contract awards for a DC fast charging installation and a Whiterock watermain replacement, final payment for the Town Hall interior renovation, and easement agreements to serve the Crested Butte Fire Protection District campus. Council members removed two items from the consent agenda for separate consideration before approving the remainder.
Community Plan adoption
Community Development Director Mel Yemma presented the Community Plan for council consideration. Council member Anna Fenerty moved and John O'Neal seconded a motion to adopt the plan; the roll call vote was unanimous and the council adopted the Community Plan. The transcript records no dissenting comments on final adoption.
Housing and grants
Housing Director Erin Ganser introduced Resolution No. 17, Series 2025, approving amended Affordable Housing Guidelines. Council moved and passed the resolution unanimously.
Interim Finance Director Rob Sweeney presented the Spring 2025 Community Grant recommendations. Council member John O'Neal moved to approve the recommendations, seconded by Gabi Prochaska. The council approved the grants on a 4-2 roll call vote; Council members Anna Fenerty and Beth Goldstone voted "No." The transcript does not record the grant amounts or which applicants received funding.
Conservation and property agreements
Recreation, Open Space and Trails Supervisor Joey Carpenter presented a funding agreement between the Town of Crested Butte and the Crested Butte Land Trust for a conservation easement on Cement Creek Ranch. Council member Anna Fenerty moved and John O'Neal seconded approval; those present voted "Yes." Council member Beth Goldstone was not present and did not vote.
Property Manager RaeMarie Barry brought Resolution No. 16, Series 2025, to authorize leasing a portion of 716 Elk Avenue to the Gunnison County Metropolitan District. Council member Kent Cowherd moved and Anna Fenerty seconded the resolution; the motion passed with those present voting "Yes." The transcript notes Goldstone was not present for this vote.
Other business and next steps
Council members provided committee updates and scheduled upcoming work sessions and meetings on July 21, August 5 and August 18, 2025. Mayor Pro Tem Magner adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m.
Details recorded in the official minutes include the unanimous adoption of the Community Plan, the unanimous passage of Resolution No. 17 (Affordable Housing Guidelines), the 4-2 approval of Spring 2025 community grants (Fenerty and Goldstone opposed), and approval of the Cement Creek Ranch funding agreement and the lease of a portion of 716 Elk Avenue to Gunnison County Metropolitan District. The transcript does not specify dollar amounts for grants or for the Cement Creek Ranch agreement; those funding details are recorded in the town files and not specified in the meeting transcript.
