To the editor: I read with great interest and incredulity the recent Bulletin report that the City Council has unanimously approved the new fire-training facility in the very location that drew fierce local opposition. First of all, how is it possible that the price of the facility is now magically one-tenth of the previous estimate? […]
To the editor: Regarding the city of Manitou Springsā plans to build a fire-training facility on the west end of town: The residents are overwhelmingly opposed to this project in our neighborhood. This has been stated with a petition consisting of 80-plus signatures from the areaās residents. Our narrow streets cannot accommodate any more traffic. […]
To the editor: I have great concerns about a fire-training center in the woods in our small city. 1. How often have controlled burns gotten out of ācontrolā all across our country? Too often. 2. Why does a town of 5,000 people need its own fire training environment? Ridiculous. 3. Congestion! Residentsā and touristsā/visitorsā vehicles […]
To the editor: On Aug. 20, 2021, Karl and I watched as my father died in the hospital from COVID-19. I feel compelled to share my story. My dad believed all the lies against getting the vaccine and taking COVID seriously, and heeded the advice from others who claimed to have had adverse reactions from […]
To the editor: Iād like to let everyone know that there are now three air monitors set up on the Ruxton Corridor. Everyone can access them at: purpleair.com for the units at 145 and 626 Ruxton Avenue; and tsilink.com for the unit on Pilot Knob Avenue. Individuals will need to register on the websites to […]
By De Lane Bredvik, President, Manitou Springs Arts Council The National Fitness Campaign (NFC) and the Keith Haring Foundation, late last October, identified Manitou Springs as one of 10 possible sites for a new series of art/fitness courts. A fitness court is a 38-by-38-square-foot workout and stretch station that has been developed and refined for […]
To the editor: Regarding Coreen Tollās editorial YIMBY (Yes in My Back Yard): Well, no, Ms. Toll, not in my back yard. Ms. Toll starts out by accusing those of us who have written or rewritten the Manitou Zoning Ordinance of being āracist.ā What an outrageous comment! As a member of the Planning Commission years […]
Dear community members: A sincere word of thanks to all of the citizens and volunteers who came out in support of the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 24. I personally thank each and every one of you for your efforts and spirit of volunteerism. Thanks for doing something proactive for Mother Earth. You make […]
To the editor: The housing board is trying to force ADUs into Manitou (April 22 Community Forum). Their proposal to change the existing zoning code to add ADUs and increase population and housing density could forever keep Manitou from staying a tourist destination by ruining the natural picturesque beauty that attracts visitors. This also makes […]
Dear neighbors: The city is in the process of engaging an architect to design modifications to our Carnegie Library to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Rumor has it that the end result will more than double our current building and shrink the park with the loss of trees, greenstone walls, lawn and sledding hill. […]
Manitou Springs residents have a unique opportunity to affect a very important code process ā right now! After 70 years of living with an old zoning code, the city has begun the process of updating it. During 2016, citizens requested that the category of Housing and Neighborhood be added to our municipal master plan, advocating […]
