2022 Council Goals & Priorities and Council Values

 

 Council Goals & Priorities

 

Town Council Five Year Goals to complete by 2023

• Increase percentage of residents living in Town by achieving 75% housing full-time occupancy
• 30% of units in Town are deed restricted, including 15 rental units for Town employees
• Permanent removal of mining claims by Mt. Emmons Mining Company on Red Lady
• Maintain at least one hundred percent operating reserves in Town’s funds
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions footprint of Town’s operations by 50% versus 2017 levels; and, reduce Town of Crested Butte community emissions footprint by 25%
• Implement traffic and parking plan and consider seasonal Elk Ave reconfiguration
• Complete modified recommended capital projects in Parks & Recreation master plan
• Upgrade Marshal Office facilities

 

2022 Goals / Priorities

• Complete the Crested Butte Community Compass
• Initiate North Valley Solutions Partnership
• Break Ground on Final Phase of Paradise Park and Phase 1 of Sixth and Butte Affordable Housing Projects
• Implement Housing Policies and Regulations
• Implement GoodDeed Purchase Program
• Continue GreenDeed Program
• Study Vacation Rental Regulations and Update as needed
• Study Resident Occupied Affordable Housing (ROAH) Regulations & Fees and Update as needed
• Study Accessory Structure and Dwelling Unit Regulations and Update as needed
• Create or Improve Affordable Housing Development Incentives
• Develop and Implement Town-Wide Traffic Calming Program
• Adopt the ICC’s 2021 Family of Building Codes
• Continue Climate Action Plan Implementation
• Integrate CAP into 2021 Building Code Update, Housing Policies and Regulations, Paradise Park, and Sixth and Butte
• Develop EV Charging Codes and Requirements for New Development and Incentivize for Existing Developments
• Update Renewable Energy Mitigation Program (REMP) Requirements & Fees
• Continue Town Fleet Conversion
• Develop Zero Waste Incentive for Special Events
• Join Community Rating System (CRS) to Reduce Resident Flood Insurance Costs
• Complete Engineering and Prepare for Construction on the Lake Irwin Infrastructure and WWTP Improvements
• Develop Streets Asset Management Program and Continue Implementing the Streets Maintenance Program
• Mt Emmons – Continue to Work Toward Elimination of Mining Claims and Possibility of Mining
• Construct the Rec Path Bridge Park and ADA River Access
• Formalize Cemetery Committee and Define Department Roles and Responsibilities Regarding the Cemetery
• Fully implement new Enterprise Resource Planning system and update Town’s financial plan & policies document

 

Council Values

Crested Butte is a small mountain town with a big community that strives toward a balanced and sustainable lifestyle while enjoying and protecting the soul of the Valley.

Town Council Values

• Support Crested Butte’s quality of life
• Promote resource efficiency and environmental stewardship                                                       
• Encourage a sustainable and healthy business climate
• Maintain an authentic and unique community
• Remain fiscally responsible
• Continue thoughtful management of our historic character
• Seek collaborative solutions to regional and local issues

 

Critical to our success is an engaged community and knowledgeable and experienced staff.