Mammoth Lakes Community Update – June 17, 2022
Town Council Meeting Update – June 15
Town Council opened the public hearing to consider 3 appeals related to the Limelight Hotel project; Council received a presentation from staff, took comments and continued the public hearing to July 6, 2022. Town Council approved the Town’s appropriations limit, investment policy, the FY2022/23 Town Budget, and the FY2022/23 Master Fee Schedule. And finally, Town Council authorized the annual updates to the Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) contract for marketing services specifically, contract deliverables and annual compensation for FY2022/23. Review the Town Council Staff Reports.
Help Keep Our Kids Safe and Our Parks Clean!
For this summer camp season, Parks and Recreation is staging all of their camps at Shady Rest Park. A list of camps/dates/times can be found online. Parks and Recreation have previously utilized the Mammoth RecZone for staging summer camps, so this is a big change for the department and the many parents who will be dropping-off and collecting their children from the park. Please help us keep our kids safe this summer at Shady Rest Park by observing the following:
- Obey all speed signs
- Slow down in the parking lot
- Watch for children on bicycles, skateboards, scooters, etc.
- Keep your dog on a leash
- Pick-up and dispose of your dog’s waste
Reds Meadow Road Opens June 17
Reds Meadow Road will be opening this Friday, June 17, providing public access to Devils Postpile National Monument, Rainbow Falls, Reds Meadow Resort and recreation sites, trailheads and campgrounds in the Reds Meadow Valley. The Reds Meadow Shuttle Service provided by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA), also begins service on June 17 which is mandatory for accessing the area. The National Park service will also be providing access to trails, day use facilities, and interpretive services within Devils Postpile National Monument. Please note, no camping is available within the Monument, and parking may be limited due to construction within the developed area of the park. Reds Meadow, Agnew Meadow, Pumice Flat, Minaret Falls and Upper Soda Springs Campgrounds will be open on a first come-first served basis at 11:00 a.m. on June 17. Campsite availability will be tracked by staff at the Minaret Vista Ranger Station and campers will be informed of availability upon arrival at the Station. Agnew Meadows Group Camp and Agnew Horse Camp will open on July 8 and can be reserved at www.recreation.gov.
Summer Flight Schedule
Fly with Advanced Airlines from Hawthorne (HHR) or Carlsbad (CLD) directly into Mammoth Lakes this summer between June 16 and September 12, 2022. United Airlines is offering flights into the Eastern Sierra Regional Airport in Bishop (BIH) this summer. Fly June 4 through June 19, via San Francisco on Saturdays and Sundays or fly June 24 through September 5, via San Francisco daily except Saturdays. Click here for additional flight information and to book your flight!
Drone Safety Day – June 18
In the spirit of Drone Safety Day we would like to encourage current and potential drone enthusiasts to “Fly RIGHT” by following FAA rules and regulations. The FAA says that when you’re flying right, you’ve made an effort to:
- Register your drone — Visit the FAA DroneZone
- Interact with others — Connect with the drone flying community
- Gain knowledge — Learn the rules at FAA.gov/uas
- Have a safety plan — Use the B4UFLY app
- TRUST and Train — Take the safety test and get flying
In addition to the FAA rules and regulations, there are local procedures for flying within 5 miles of Mammoth Yosemite Airport. Everyone must fill out an application and receive approval from airport management prior to operate a drone within 5 miles of Mammoth Yosemite Airport. We appreciate everyone’s efforts to follow the rules and promote a safe airspace! Click here to learn more about flying drones in Mammoth Lakes.
Fourth of July Celebrations
Independence Day is an action-packed day in Mammoth Lakes. Click here to read all about the many fun, family friendly festivities planned on the Fourth of July and throughout the weekend. Personal fireworks are prohibited within Mono County, including the Inyo National Forest (INF), and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands. Be smart; leave the fireworks to the professionals.
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(From Town of Mammoth Lakes)
