Steamboat Today, Aug. 11, 2009

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S T E A M B O AT

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TUESDAY

AUGUST 11, 2009

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

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Vol. 21, No. 191

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Dog cough spreading Cold-like infection is affecting more dogs than usual, veterinarian says Page 4

SPORTS

Rockies win, 11-5 Page 21

Corrections Jett Seymour’s name was misspelled in the story “Racers head south” on page 35 of Friday’s Steamboat Today. Jett also was misidentified in a photo caption on the same page. The Talking Green event at the Rocking C Bar Ranch is from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Those interested in carpooling are encouraged to meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Steamboat Transit Center. The story “Event promotes being green” on page 5 of Monday’s Steamboat Today incorrectly identified the time of the event.

Exploring the impacts Council to discuss Steamboat 700’s fiscal effects on city Brandon Gee

PILOT & TODAY STAFF

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

Steamboat 700 financial consultant Jean Townsend is pleased with the latest numbers to emerge from a model projecting the development’s financial impact on the city. But Steamboat Springs officials said there’s still work to be done before the project can be con-

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■ INDEX Briefs . . . . . . . . .10 Classifieds . . . . .27 Colorado. . . . . . .16 Comics . . . . . . . .25 Crossword . . . . .25 Happenings . . . . .7

JOHN F. RUSSELL/STAFF

Cutter Pasternak loosens his grip on the rock climbing wall at Old Town Hot Springs after ringing the bell Monday afternoon. The goal of most climbers is to reach the bell, which is located at the top of the wall, and ring it before plunging into the water far below.

Horoscope . . . . .26 Scoreboard. . . . .24 Nation. . . . . . . . .20 Sports. . . . . . . . .21 ViewPoints . . . . . .8 World . . . . . . . . .36

Monday night’s Cash 5 numbers: 15-20-23-24-30 Drawings are held Monday through Saturday.

sidered fiscally neutral. The Steamboat 700 fiscal impact model will be the only item of discussion at tonight’s meeting of the Steamboat Springs City Council. Steamboat 700 is a proposed masterplanned community of about 500 acres that is west of the city. The developers of Steamboat 700 are seeking annexation. The fiscal impact model shows how the development

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affects the city’s operating budget in five-year increments from 2018 to 2038. There are two versions of the model. One is based on an absorption rate suggested by Steamboat 700, and the other is based on a more conservative absorption rate suggested by city staff. Both predict that the development would cost the city about See City Council, page 14

If you go What: Steamboat Springs City Council meeting When: 5 p.m. today Where: Centennial Hall, 124 10th St. Call: City offices at 879-2060 for more information; call 871-7070 to listen live to City Council meetings

On the ’Net Visit www.steamboatpilot.com to download materials for tonight’s meeting.

■ THERE’S MORE ONLINE For around-the-clock updates, breaking local news and sports scores, videos, photos and an interactive community forum, visit www.steamboatpilot.com.


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