TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ITEMS FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2026
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – At 3:15pm, the Town Council will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for completion of the Minaret Multi-Use Path (MUP) to be held at the corner of Main Street and Minaret.
Introductions – Introduce new Fleet Manager Larry Boardman and new Mammoth Lakes Police Officer’s Timothy Gordon and Nicholas Howe.
Policy Matters: (9.1) – Appeal of TOT/TBID penalties and interest for William Larwood, (9.2) – Discussion and decision on use of Flock; automated license plate reader (ALPR) within the Town of Mammoth Lakes, (9.3) – Consider a $150,000 funding increase for the Lease to Locals Program, (9.4) – Discuss the Mammoth Crossing Development Agreement application, (9.5) – Discuss the Overnight Safe Parking plan for winter 2026/27, and (9.6) – Town Council discussion and decision on use of Town reserves generated from political commitments to Tourism, Housing, and Transit. View the meeting agenda or watch the meeting ONLINE [https://pub-
NO PARKING ON TOWN ROADS FROM NOVEMBER 1 TO APRIL 30
The Mammoth Lakes Police Department is reminding citizens and visitors that beginning on Sunday, November 1, no parking is allowed along Town streets unless otherwise noted through April 30. Vehicles found parked in violation of these ordinances are subject to receiving a parking citation and/or in some cases, vehicles may be towed and impounded at the owner’s expense. If you are planning to vote in person or drop off your ballot on Tuesday, November 3 at the Mono County Civic Center, please note that access and parking are available despite ongoing construction. Voter ONLY Parking will be reserved at the polling station. Voters will not be cited for parking at available locations along Sierra Park Road despite the November 1 restrictions; please note this street parking exemption is only for Election Day. Other parking within the Civic Center complex can be used as available.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EVENTS AND MEMBERSHIP SALE!
The annual Halloween Party and Haunted Ice Rink is TONIGHT! (10/30) from 4:30-7:00pm at LA Kings Ice Mammoth Lakes. Fun for the whole family, this party on skates is FREE for members and just $5.00 for non-members and includes carnival-style games, a costume contest, and skate rentals while they last. Parks and Recreation Membership Sale – Purchase your Annual or Monthly Membership at a 50% IN-PERSON discount during the month of October from the Community Recreation Center between 8:00am-700pm, 7-days a week until October 31, 2026.
INYO NATIONAL FOREST SERVICE UPDATES
Lakes Basin Road – The Inyo National Forest will be closing the Lakes Basin Road at 3:00pm on Saturday, October 31 due to the anticipated snowfall. The road will be reevaluated after the winter storm to determine if it will be reopened or remain closed for the winter. Fire Restrictions Lifted – While conditions have made it that campfires are allowed across the forest, please keep in mind fire safety at all times during any activity that may create a fire danger. “Only you can prevent wildfires” so protect what you love!
WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM THIS WINTERS SUPER” EL NINO?
This week’s Community Coffee featured Dawn Johnson, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the NOAA/National Weather Service Reno office. Dawn provided a winter weather outlook including what we might expect from this winter’s “Super” El Nino? The Town of Mammoth Lakes also presented on Town preparations and communication channels ahead of the winter season. Are you ready for winter? Missed the live Zoom? You can still catch the recording HERE [https://www.visitmammoth.com/
MAMMOTH LAKES TOURISM SPECIAL EVENT FUNDING OPENS NOV. 13
The 2027 Mammoth Lakes Tourism Special Events Funding application process opens on Friday, November 13 and closes on Monday, December 14 at 5:00pm. Click HERE [https://www.visitmammoth.com/
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