Can someone please explain why the two principals at Strawberry Park each get a full salary? This used to be a position held by one person. If the two principals were splitting that one salary, it would be understandable. But they are both getting paid over $80,000? Appears excessive, but would like to hear explanations if there are any.
Pilot - is this easement adjacent to the Elkhead Ranch easement donated earlier this year? If so - what is the total acreage in the Elkhead Valley now under conservation? With the addition of Howe Ranch to what Elkhead Ranch has already donated over the past few years, I'm guessing significant. Would be good to know!
FYI: the bulk of 360, just like 700, is already within WSSAP. In addition, flag pole annexations are not "unconventional" and are quite common throughout the state. Take a quick look at Hayden who has done it twice now.
factsfirst - please read boaters comments. yes, part of the land is in a conservation easement (meaning, regardless of who purchases it from Orton, there will never be development). This land is accessible because Orton permits it. A new owner may not be so generous. Thats the point - if Orton were given the go-ahead with his project, that land would always be accessible to the public. As to the density issue and where the development would take place, Orton specifically said last night many times that he wants and encourages the city to work with him - specifics of the project can change throughout the annexation process. This step was only for UGB expansion. He should have been given the opportunity to go the next round.
Conserving open space is what Lyman is trying to achieve PLUS offer affordable housing that is much needed. By allowing this project to proceed, the City could have ensured that Howelsen would be connected to the BLM, thus creating a HUGE nordic, trail system/facility.
Everyone complains in this town about the housing crisis - inflated home prices, nowhere for locals to live (especially close to downtown), etc. If we are not going to permit Orton, Steamboat 700, or 360 Village to develop affordable housing - WHERE ARE WE GOING TO ALLOW IT???
This is the west of town - the place everyone decided should grow. Now let it! These are thoughtful proposals - before anyone writes on these blogs, they should look at them first.
Steamboat and Routt County basically have two options: allow dense mixed-use development (which is obviously needed in light of our housing demands) or stick with the tried-and-true 35-acre multi-million dollar ranchettes (so very worthwhile to our community - ick). The latter is what your going to get if these projects are not supported.
If the city does not start to provide solutions to our workforce, we will continue down the path of exclusivity and the Boulder/Aspen way. Its our decision as a community - which direction do we want to go? and if you can answer that question, then start coming to these meetings!
many references to Eagle County offering support - any word from Routt County and the applicable school district (which would be what)?
Happy to see how in some areas, its relatively effortless to make things happen. Whereas in some cities/towns to the north, such a decision from the school board would take countless studies, committees, time, etc.
Way to go South South Routt! Great to see communities coming together.
Editor please note: This event was organized by the Routt County Cattlewomen (of which Christy Belton is a member) and was part of Routt County Ranch Days which took place not only in Steamboat elementary schools, but Oak Creek and Hayden as well.
It would be nice if the paper gave credit where credit is due -- i.e. to the Cattlewomen who have been continuously reaching out to the community to educate children and adults alike about our agricultural heritage.
Nitro: The state of Colorado considers kindergarteners 1/2 students and therefore only pays the school district fpr 1/2 a child (hence the program originally being 1/2 day) . Now that it is a full day program, money needs to come in from other places as the state wont pay the full cost.
The question remains however, is the price excessive? Audits are definitely in order. I second LoveSBS's comments and hope the Pilot and fellow parents will stay on top of it.
Steamboat Springs School Board approves salary increase
Can someone please explain why the two principals at Strawberry Park each get a full salary? This used to be a position held by one person. If the two principals were splitting that one salary, it would be understandable. But they are both getting paid over $80,000? Appears excessive, but would like to hear explanations if there are any.
November 17, 2009 at 8:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
617 acres north of Hayden conserved
Pilot - is this easement adjacent to the Elkhead Ranch easement donated earlier this year? If so - what is the total acreage in the Elkhead Valley now under conservation? With the addition of Howe Ranch to what Elkhead Ranch has already donated over the past few years, I'm guessing significant. Would be good to know!
October 28, 2009 at 1:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Our View: Expand UGB for 700
FYI: the bulk of 360, just like 700, is already within WSSAP. In addition, flag pole annexations are not "unconventional" and are quite common throughout the state. Take a quick look at Hayden who has done it twice now.
July 20, 2008 at 10:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Growth borders remain
factsfirst - please read boaters comments. yes, part of the land is in a conservation easement (meaning, regardless of who purchases it from Orton, there will never be development). This land is accessible because Orton permits it. A new owner may not be so generous. Thats the point - if Orton were given the go-ahead with his project, that land would always be accessible to the public. As to the density issue and where the development would take place, Orton specifically said last night many times that he wants and encourages the city to work with him - specifics of the project can change throughout the annexation process. This step was only for UGB expansion. He should have been given the opportunity to go the next round.
July 11, 2008 at 3:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Growth borders remain
Conserving open space is what Lyman is trying to achieve PLUS offer affordable housing that is much needed. By allowing this project to proceed, the City could have ensured that Howelsen would be connected to the BLM, thus creating a HUGE nordic, trail system/facility.
Everyone complains in this town about the housing crisis - inflated home prices, nowhere for locals to live (especially close to downtown), etc. If we are not going to permit Orton, Steamboat 700, or 360 Village to develop affordable housing - WHERE ARE WE GOING TO ALLOW IT???
This is the west of town - the place everyone decided should grow. Now let it! These are thoughtful proposals - before anyone writes on these blogs, they should look at them first.
Steamboat and Routt County basically have two options: allow dense mixed-use development (which is obviously needed in light of our housing demands) or stick with the tried-and-true 35-acre multi-million dollar ranchettes (so very worthwhile to our community - ick). The latter is what your going to get if these projects are not supported.
If the city does not start to provide solutions to our workforce, we will continue down the path of exclusivity and the Boulder/Aspen way. Its our decision as a community - which direction do we want to go? and if you can answer that question, then start coming to these meetings!
July 11, 2008 at 10:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Charter school takes shape in McCoy
many references to Eagle County offering support - any word from Routt County and the applicable school district (which would be what)?
Happy to see how in some areas, its relatively effortless to make things happen. Whereas in some cities/towns to the north, such a decision from the school board would take countless studies, committees, time, etc.
Way to go South South Routt! Great to see communities coming together.
June 15, 2008 at 1:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tom Ross: Confronting burgers on the hoof
Editor please note: This event was organized by the Routt County Cattlewomen (of which Christy Belton is a member) and was part of Routt County Ranch Days which took place not only in Steamboat elementary schools, but Oak Creek and Hayden as well.
It would be nice if the paper gave credit where credit is due -- i.e. to the Cattlewomen who have been continuously reaching out to the community to educate children and adults alike about our agricultural heritage.
May 18, 2008 at 8:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
All-day K on agenda
Nitro: The state of Colorado considers kindergarteners 1/2 students and therefore only pays the school district fpr 1/2 a child (hence the program originally being 1/2 day) . Now that it is a full day program, money needs to come in from other places as the state wont pay the full cost.
The question remains however, is the price excessive? Audits are definitely in order. I second LoveSBS's comments and hope the Pilot and fellow parents will stay on top of it.
May 5, 2008 at 3:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
'He's all about the joy'
How much? What time? more info please...
April 19, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Should liquor and full-strength beer be sold Sundays in Colorado?
word.
April 15, 2008 at 3:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )