The Fremont County Commissioners Tuesday approved a zipline cable ride operation in western Fremont County and indicated they expect to impose some tight restrictions on the operation when conditions are considered on June 26th.
With Commissioner Larry Lasha absent to attend the summer conference of Colorado Counties Inc., Commissioners Ed Norden and Mike Stiehl voted to approve the special review use permit sought by Gene M. Holms of Salida. Holms set up his Captain Zipline cable rides on some old mining claims he purchased in the Wellsville area. Holms assured the Commissioners and opponents that while the State of Colorado currently does not regular zipline rides, his cables recently passed a stringent engineering test. But most of the issues surrounding the zipline dealt with access to site to avoid trespassing on other private property and concerns about liability insurance.
Several neighboring property owners, including a marble mine next door, complained that Holms routinely trespassed across their property while taking passengers to the zipline ride in the past. Other neighbors voiced concerns that Holms and his customers not be allowed to cross their property to access the Arkansas River. The Commissioners also indicated they intend for one of the conditions to be a requirement that Holms secure the necessary liability insurance to operate.
Noting that Holms operated his zipline operation last year and perhaps longer, Commissioner Stiehl said he'd like to see the county come up with some penalties that could be imposed against people who ignore county regulations and operate without a permit.
The Commissioners adopted a new policy dealing with public use of the Fremont County Administration Building. The new policy means the Administration Building will no longer be made available for public uses after regular business hours. The Commissioners said that with budget constraints there is only one custodian working in the Administration Building and her work day ends at 5 p.m. Security issues are also a concern with people accessing such a wide open building if doors remain open for evening meetings. The only evening meetings now conducted are county boards which meet. A Sheriff's deputy is on hand on those evenings to provide security.
The Commissioners approved a policy and fees to allow rental of the new outdoor arena at Pathfinder Regional Park along Highway 115 between Canon City and Florence. The base rental fee will be $50 for five hours of use plus $10 for each hour thereafter. A $100 deposit will also be required. The Fremont County Extension Office (275-7390) will have copies of the policy and will handle scheduling of the arena calendar.
With Commissioner Larry Lasha absent to attend the summer conference of Colorado Counties Inc., Commissioners Ed Norden and Mike Stiehl voted to approve the special review use permit sought by Gene M. Holms of Salida. Holms set up his Captain Zipline cable rides on some old mining claims he purchased in the Wellsville area. Holms assured the Commissioners and opponents that while the State of Colorado currently does not regular zipline rides, his cables recently passed a stringent engineering test. But most of the issues surrounding the zipline dealt with access to site to avoid trespassing on other private property and concerns about liability insurance.
Several neighboring property owners, including a marble mine next door, complained that Holms routinely trespassed across their property while taking passengers to the zipline ride in the past. Other neighbors voiced concerns that Holms and his customers not be allowed to cross their property to access the Arkansas River. The Commissioners also indicated they intend for one of the conditions to be a requirement that Holms secure the necessary liability insurance to operate.
Noting that Holms operated his zipline operation last year and perhaps longer, Commissioner Stiehl said he'd like to see the county come up with some penalties that could be imposed against people who ignore county regulations and operate without a permit.
The Commissioners adopted a new policy dealing with public use of the Fremont County Administration Building. The new policy means the Administration Building will no longer be made available for public uses after regular business hours. The Commissioners said that with budget constraints there is only one custodian working in the Administration Building and her work day ends at 5 p.m. Security issues are also a concern with people accessing such a wide open building if doors remain open for evening meetings. The only evening meetings now conducted are county boards which meet. A Sheriff's deputy is on hand on those evenings to provide security.
The Commissioners approved a policy and fees to allow rental of the new outdoor arena at Pathfinder Regional Park along Highway 115 between Canon City and Florence. The base rental fee will be $50 for five hours of use plus $10 for each hour thereafter. A $100 deposit will also be required. The Fremont County Extension Office (275-7390) will have copies of the policy and will handle scheduling of the arena calendar.
In other business the Commissioners:
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Denied a waiver request by Ron Walker who was placed under violation for having a septic system on his elk ranch northwest of Canon City that had never received a county permit or inspection;
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approved a special events permit for the Fremont Center for the Arts to serve beer in a fenced area at the Canon City Recreation District headquarters on Ash Street for the Build Your Own Boat race on June 30th;
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awarded a bid for $22,458 to Penrose Manufacturing which had the low bid for a tractor and mower to be used at the new Pathfinder Park;
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proclaimed August 16th as Early Childhood Educator's Day taking note of the work by educators in the Fremont County Early Childhood Network Action Team;
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and scheduled a public hearing for July 10th on a site development plan for Thomas and Sandra Lincoln who want to operate a saloon, bar, and lounge at the corner of 9th and Broadway in Penrose.