The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was formed to provide guidance for future development within the area designated as the Downtown area of Mt. Crested Butte. The DDA consists of seven members appointed by Town Council including local business owners and/or residents. The term of an appointed member is four years except in the case of the appointed Town Council member term, which runs concurrently with their term on Council.
In 2000, the DDA published the Downtown Development Authority Architectural and Site Design Standards which defines development standards for the zoning area designated under the jurisdiction of the DDA.
DDA Agendas, Minutes & Packets
DDA Board Vacancies - 2024
The Mt. Crested Butte Town Council will be appointing two (2) members to the Downtown Development Authority Board at the Tuesday, September 3, 2024 meeting. These terms will run until June 2028.
The appointed member of the board shall reside, lease, or own real property within the Mt. Crested Butte Downtown Development Authority. An officer or director of a corporation or other entity owning property in the Mt. Crested Butte Downtown Development Authority shall be eligible for appointment to the board. Members of the board shall serve without compensation, but they may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses.
Interested people who meet the qualifications may apply by submitting a letter of interest to the Town Hall by Wednesday, August 28, 2024, or by stating his/her interest at the September 3, 2024 Town Council meeting. Applicants are encouraged to attend the September 3, 2024, Town Council meeting. Applicants’ letters should include information on whether they reside, lease, or own real property inside the Downtown Development Authority boundaries and the location of such property.
For more information, please contact Town Clerk, Tiffany O'Connell at toconnell@mtcb.colorado.gov or by phone at (970) 349-6632, ext. 102.
DDA Meetings
DDA meetings are typically the first Monday of the month at 4:00 pm. Meetings are held in person at the Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall.
DDA Meeting Recordings
Below are links to the most recent DDA meetings. For all previous planning commission agendas, minutes, and packets, click here. If you are unable to locate what you are looking for by navigating the calendar tool, please contact Tiffany O'Connell, Town Clerk at 970-349-6632, ext.103, or toconnell@mtcb.colorado.gov. Colorado Retention Records requires the Town to hold onto meeting recordings for six months.
DDA Contact Information
- Chair, Gary Keiser
- Vice Chair, Roman Kolodziej
- Tara Schoedinger
- Jamie Watt
- Janet Farner
- Christopher Hensley
- Michael Bacani
Secretary, Tiffany O'Connell
(970) 349-6632, ext 103
DDA Grants
The DDA can assist with grants for the development of the DDA district, and be of special benefit to the property within the boundaries of the district. The DDA grant application process applies to any proposed projects to promote and support private development within the district. DDA grant-funded projects include the development of public facilities and other improvements to public or private property, which in the opinion of the DDA, will aid and improve the downtown development area. DDA grant-funded projects are intended to spur new development within the DDA district that would not otherwise occur without DDA assistance.
Project requests must be consistent with DDA priority goals and objectives, and deliver a clear public benefit. The DDA will evaluate proposed projects and financial assistance against the following DDA criteria:
- Applicant’s project is highly desirable, and
- Applicant’s project is consistent with the plans and objectives of the DDA, and
- Applicant’s project may not be otherwise economically viable without DDA funding
An applicant can apply at any time, as there are no scheduled deadlines to request DDA grant funding. Before submitting an application with the Town you must contact the Capital Projects Manager first. Please email Jeff Smith at jsmith@mtcb.colorado.gov