Jared Polis on Friday said he’s optimistic that Interstate 70 will be able to reopen in two to three days as crews continue to battle the Grizzly Creek Fire along the state’s main east-west artery.A local movement protesting systemic racism and oppression in America marched into its third weekend in Aspen on Saturday. You can read more about this issue on the November 2019 ballot. … I’m starting to think that it’s our governor saying it’s up to our cities and counties.”In addition, facial coverings must be worn inside all buildings that are open to the public, except restaurants when people are sitting down at a table but they must be worn when walking around in the establishment.Aspen resident Marc Friedberg told council during public comment Tuesday that he is worried about a surge in cases and the capacity of Aspen Valley Hospital to handle patients.He added that there is confusion among the public on what the rules are for facial masks.“My concern is I don’t believe we as a community are acting (on masks) enough,” Friedberg said. Census data brings in money statewide, regionally, and locally and funds essential services.
Officials are preparing for potential Coronavirus in Colorado locally in Pitkin County and Statewide in Colorado. In a conscientious effort to safeguard both our employees’ health and safety and that of our customers, the City of Aspen has migrated all its departments to online and phone services.
Thanks for social distancing & flattening the curve in City of Aspen. The ballot issue is: Retention of excess of initial revenue estimate of tobacco sales tax. Face coverings must be worn in all indoor and outdoor public spaces within the zone with the exemption of motor vehicles and while seated for dining. High 84F. The Aspen Gratitude campaign is for the entire community. You must apply to begin construction again. The majority of Aspen City Council on Monday agreed to loosen construction restrictions in an effort to increase economic activity during the COVID-19 crisis, which has shut down nearly every business in town. You can download this version and print it out. Low 51F. This may be a useful resource for workers and employers in the community.
** SHIFT MANAGERS *$16.00 HR. A message to the community from Council Member Skippy Mesirow. Entrances and exits will be established on Hyman Ave. and Galena St. and Hopkins Ave. and Galena St. Fifty individuals will be allowed on each street at time. The new law is designed to empower business owners and representatives to explain to non-compliant customers that it’s city law to wear a mask, and they could lose their liquor or business license if they don’t comply.
Council Member Moro Yes Council Member Moll Council member Richard Yes, Merri. Give feedback on affordable housing neighborhood concepts created from community input gathered last fall. Councilmember Rachel Richards said that she does not believe personal freedoms outweigh public health.“Your freedom stops at the edge of my freedoms,” Richards said. Aspen is a home rule municipality under Colorado law. “It’s very confusing. You can also volunteer for the community-at-large through Aspen Community Foundation. We…NOW HIRING - BELLMAN and FRONT DESK AGENT Bellman - Full and Part Time JOB SUMMARY Greet and escort guests…FT/PT Professional Housekeeper needed with 2 years experience in a luxury lodging or high end homes capacity. Beginning Friday, anyone in the designated zone will need to cover their face.Aspen’s newly created mandatory mask zone is bordered by the base of Aspen Mountain to the south, the Roaring Fork River to the north, and Original Street and Aspen Street to the east and the west. If you're a City of Aspen water or electric customer, we are inviting you to take a survey so we can serve you better every day and in times of emergency. The goal of the shortage is a 10% reduction in water use by Aspen Water customers. The City of Aspen has a standardized COVID-19 Site Safety Plan you must follow.
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See links to plan below. In 2020 the City of Aspen is awarding more than $1.49 million in cash funds and in-kind support to non-profit organizations throughout the Roaring Fork Valley from the City of Aspen’s General Fund, Wheeler Opera House Fund, and Parks & Open Space Fund. The same is true within the Aspen Highlands base and transit area.Previous mask laws allowed for exceptions when people were able to maintain a six-foot distance from strangers, or were not in close proximity to others for more than 10 minutes, but both of those variances have been eliminated through the emergency update.Aspen Mayor Torre said that he is proud of the increased mask requirements, just one of many decisions the council has had to make under emergency circumstances since the outbreak of COVID-19 this March.“I keep waiting for some of these items to get easier and they just don’t,” he said.Torre acknowledged the range of public sentiment, from those who don’t believe the city should be regulating mask wearing to those who believe the mandatory face covering zone should include the entire city limits.“This is a middle ground that is actually going to be the most effective,” he said.Councilmember Ann Mullins had pushed for the mask zone boundary to include the entire city of Aspen, but said she felt it was important for the ordinance to have unanimous support, so she gave an affirmative vote Tuesday night.“It won't stop the transference of cases but I think it will substantially slow the virus,” she said.Mullins said she was also swayed by information from Aspen Police Chief Richard Pryor, who presented to council during the first reading of the ordinance on Monday night. Friday, July 31 - November 4 The City has three conceptual designs you can provide input on. The City and County have a questionnaire you can fill out to determine best way you can help.