Woodland Park’s long awaited sign ordinance is coming before City Council on March 4 and will be set for a public hearing on March 18.  Property rights are precious and must be carefully guarded.  While many of us would love to preserve our view, our corridor and our town (according …

At Thursday’s City Council meeting (1/21/10), Woodland Park city management proposed the implementation of fees for the use of WP’s recreational facilities, including ball fields, picnic areas, tennis courts, and the ice rink.  City management stated that it could provide better service to the public, and reported that citizens had …

At the June 4, 2009 City Council meeting, I introduced the idea of an annual City sales tax holiday to be held the first or second weekend in August. Several states, among which are Missouri, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Texas, have granted their shoppers a sales tax break that has …

Since I joined Council in April 2008, two matters involving the donation of Conservation Easements have come before City Council.  I voted AGAINST the City’s taking ownership of and responsibility for these Easements.   A Little Information about Conservation Easements   Conservation Easements are a great vehicle for protecting land …

On December 3, 2009 City Council voted to increase water rates by 13.9%. Council was presented with three rate increase options and, voted 6-1 to accept the highest proposed rate.     I voted against this proposal. I believe that choosing the highest proposed rate increase in this economic climate …

The City Council’s 6-1 decision to deny Black Hills a conditional use permit for its gas compressor highlights the dilemma with which public officials are faced when making decisions where values conflict.  These decisions are never easy as there are fairness, equity, and justice issues on both sides.   Many …

On July 16, 2009, Woodland Park City Council was asked to approve placing a sales tax increase ballot issue before the voters of Woodland Park for the purpose of funding a portion of the construction costs of a recreational facility.    While I am very much in favor of having …