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Council considers Level 3 EV charger siting near Visitor Center; directs staff on lighting and restroom access
Summary
Helios Charging asked to place Level 3 electric vehicle chargers adjacent to the Visitor Center to access restrooms required by grant terms; council directed staff to work with the County on restroom access and Dark Sky-compliant lighting and to prepare a property‑use contract.
Daniel Benhammou of Helios Charging presented a proposal to site Level 3 EV chargers on Town property adjacent to the Visitor Center after receiving grant funding from the Colorado Energy Office; Commissioner Jake Niece explained the original grant application targeted the Fairgrounds but required restroom access, creating an opportunity to locate chargers by the Visitor Center.
Audience members raised Dark Sky lighting concerns and alternative placements; Richard Penney asked if lighting would meet the Town's dark-sky regulations, Pam Foyster suggested a different location, and Joan Chismire noted the Visitor Center Master Plan. The Council directed staff to coordinate with the County on restroom access and lighting specifications and to prepare a contract for property use.
