j_cdc_2018a_2018-06-18t08:32:04z3 Hearing Summary

Mr. Doug Vilsack, Legislative Liaison; Mr. Dave Piper, Park Manager for North Sterling State Park; and Mr. Jim Aragon, Area Wildlife Manager; all representing Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) within the Department of Natural Resources, presented two property transaction proposals on behalf of CPW. Committee members received written descriptions of the Mount Ouray and Mount Shavano State Fishing Units Yunikar Easement (Attachment D) and North Sterling State Park Elks Lodge Fee Title Acquisition (Attachment E) property transaction proposal, both assembled by Legislative Council Staff.  Mr. Aragon provided an overview of the Mt. Ouray and Mt. Shavano proposal.  Mr. Piper provided an overview of the North Sterling State Park proposal.  Discussion ensued regarding the bidding process for the Elks Club property to be acquired under the North Sterling State Park proposal.  Mr. Vilsack responded to questions regarding the source of funding for the property transactions.