Staff reports stalled USPS post office relocation; congressional aides engaged
Summary
Staff updated the council that a proposed new post office location at Tower Center was scoped and a lease signed by the developer, but USPS paused the project citing cost concerns; staff said congressional offices and the developer are engaged to reestablish coordination or explore partnerships to reduce cost.
Staff provided a multi-year update on efforts to secure a new U.S. Postal Service location for Gypsum. The postal service performed a space-constraint analysis and approved an alternate site, and the developer for the Tower Center signed a lease on Sept. 5, but USPS then paused the project due to cost concerns. Staff said the town and county engaged the congressional delegation, which obtained at least initial direct conversation with USPS leadership; staff said the Postmaster General noted budget constraints.
Town staff said the developer and town had already committed to shared intersection improvements and that the town is prepared to discuss cost-sharing or site modifications to reduce project expense. Staff asked residents to voice support if they experience subpar postal service and asked the community to be judicious in communications to congressional offices, which staff said have been responsive.
The town will continue outreach to reestablish a USPS contact and to explore feasible partnership options with the developer to reengage the postal service.
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