Mammoth Lakes Community e-News: August 2

Town Council Meeting Agenda Items – August 7

• Town Council will recognize Town Clerk Jamie Gray for 20 years of service.
• Town Council will consider the ordinance amending Chapter 2.04.050 of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code related to Town Council Salaries.
• Town Council will consider the approval of the Town of Mammoth Lakes FY2024/25 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Review the agenda online.

The Parcel Ribbon Cutting and Groundbreaking Ceremony – August 7 

• The Town of Mammoth Lakes in partnership with Pacific West Communities, Inc. is celebrating the opening of “The Sawyer” – Phase 1 of The Parcel affordable housing project and the groundbreaking for “The Kingfisher” – Phase 2 of The Parcel on Wednesday, August 7 from 12-2pm at The Parcel Park.
• The community is cordially invited to attend the festivities that will feature speeches, complimentary food and drinks hosted by the Mammoth Lakes Police Department, tours of The Sawyer, playground, and childcare facility, and informational booths from the project partners highlighting their involvement in this much-needed community project and the services being provided.
• Attendees are encouraged to arrive via public transit (Purple Line from the Town Park N’ Ride), bicycle, or by foot, as public parking will be limited.
• Visit the event website for the schedule and parking information.

Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza Changed Traffic, Bike and Pedestrian Access on Minaret Road from August 1-4

• Town Council periodically authorizes resolutions for temporary road closures for special events in the Town of Mammoth Lakes. The temporary road closures are implemented to enhance public safety and provide for emergency access in and throughout the event venue.
• The first major road closure of the summer season began on August 1 for the Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza located at The Woodsite (Minaret Road). The Town Council Resolution permits a temporary road closure of Minaret Road immediately south of Main Street to Meridian Boulevard from 8:00am on Thursday, August 1, to 8:00pm on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
• The temporary road closure is deemed necessary due to the high volume of event participants and the need to utilize the entire road for the event. This year, the event organizer was permitted to close Minaret Road to cyclists/e-bikes during the event. The width of the road is too narrow for a dedicated bike lane on Minaret Road to safely allow cyclists/e-bikes to ride through the venue, particularly in close proximity to the high volume of event participants and supporting infrastructure and vehicle staging for public safety.
• Although cyclists are not permitted to bike along Minaret Road while the road closure is in effect, attendees are encouraged to ride their bikes to the event. Cyclists may enter from the North end of Minaret Road (Lake Mary Road/Main Street) and walk their bikes down a few 100 feet to the dedicated complimentary bike parking area.
• As in the past, Free shuttle buses will run throughout Town servicing downtown and Main Street (Blue East route – every 30 minutes), Eagle Lodge Parking and The Village (Green West route – every 15 minutes) and Canyon Parking and 1849 (Red Canyon Loop – every 15 minutes) during the following days and times:
  • Friday: 2:30pm – 12:00am
  • Saturday: 8:00am – 12:00am
  • Sunday: 9:00am – 7:00pm

Car-Free is Carefree… It’s a Mammoth Thing! 

• Mammoth Lakes Tourism, in collaboration with the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Lakes Recreation, has launched a video series “Keep Mammoth Lakes Unreal – It’s a Mammoth Thing.” The campaign aims to create a culture of protecting and preserving Mammoth Lakes through a series of 6 engaging videos, each focusing on a stewardship topic that invites everyone to take action.
• The second video of the series is titled “Car-Free is Carefree.” Its message encourages visitors to leave their car behind and utilize public transportation, in addition to providing helpful tips on parking properly.
• Watch and share the video online!

News Staff