Seasonal Trail Closures - Potential Date Change from 12/15 to 12/1
The Town of Eagle is considering changing the date Town of Eagle Open Space Trails close for the winter season. Below is the notice of the Public Hearing that will take place on Tuesday, October 11th at 6pm.
If you value being able to access Town of Eagle Open Space and being able to connect to BLM lands for the permitted non motorized and non mechanized uses during this time please come to the meeting or email openspace@townofeagle.org
Town of Eagle Fall Seasonal Closure Date Change from 12/15 to 12/1
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Eagle Town Council will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. This notice is given pursuant to Section 6.03.090 of the Town of Eagle Municipal Code. The purpose of the hearings is to take public testimony and take action on the following items:
Ordinance No. 18- 2022 “An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Eagle, Colorado, Amending Section 6.03.090(A)1 of the Eagle Municipal Code, Regarding Seasonal Use Restrictions in Open Space Areas,” to Amend Seasonal Use Restrictions Dates from December 15 – April 15 To December 1 – April 15.
Resolution 77, Series 2022 "A Resolution by The Town Council of The Town of Eagle, Colorado, Amending Seasonal Use Restrictions Dates from December 15 – April 15 To December 1 – April 15 for Trails and Open Space Properties In Accordance with Seasonal Use Restriction Changes on Lands Managed By the Bureau of Land Management."
Public hearings are held at the Eagle Town Hall, 200 Broadway, Eagle, Colorado 81631. All members of the public are invited to attend the public hearings, whether virtually or in person, and give testimony on the application. Written comments may be submitted by mail to the Eagle Town Offices, P.O. Box 609, Eagle, CO 81631, or by e-mail to openspace@townofeagle.org. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Eagle Town Offices at 200 Broadway, Eagle, CO 81631, or by telephone at 970-328-6542.
Starting in 2022, seasonal use restriction dates on lands managed by the BLM in the West Eagle/Hardscrabble area will change from January 16 – April 15 to December 1 – April 15. This area will no longer have a late-season hunt, and in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the BLM elected to make the change for the 2022/23 winter season. The Town of Eagle is considering changing the seasonal closure dates for trails and open space properties in the Town limits to match the new dates on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.