Meetings and Announcements

The Friends of Twin Lakes is a non-profit organization formed to promote improvements in services and amenities available to us, whether we live here permanently, enjoy a vacation home here, are visiting, or just passing through the area.

Pan Ark Metropolitan District Draft Road Regulations.  Click to view:  2023 draft Pan Ark Regulations

  • The Pan-Ark District Board has been reviewing road regulations for the community, and a draft has been prepared.

  • Prior to consideration, the Board wished to distribute the draft document to the community to gather comments and feedback for consideration.

  • Please have comments back to our office by Monday, December 18, 2023.
Nikolas Wagner
Director of District Management, CMCA | MA
2619 Canton Court, Suite A
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: 970-484-0101 x 109
Direct: 970-818-0993 (call, text)
nik@ccgcolorado.com
www.ccgcolorado.com

Informational Zoom Forum on Resolution of Water Issues Related to Bartlett Gulch/AngelView/Smith-Huynh on January 10, 2023 –– with the Colorado Division of Water Resources, AngelView LLC and Smith-Huynh discussing recent settlement and planned implementation of water rights.

Enjoy the important historic information about Twin Lakes and incredible photography old and new.  Ute Mountain Ute Chairman Manual Heart and Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk, Friends of Twin Lakes members Judy Leaming and Kurt Schweigert, Catherine Kamke from the USFS and others from History Colorado provide meaningful insight and perspective on the interactions of the U.S. Government, Native Americans, settlers and miners in this part of Colorado.

Seminar on Cultural Sovereignty, September 18, 2022 (1:00 p.m.), Twin Lakes Schoolhouse.  Judy Leaming a retired tribal attorney with over 30 years experience working with several Native Nations will lead a seminar on Native Nations’ cultural sovereignty.  Outline for seminar:  Cultural Sovereignty 2022 double click on page’s image to open.  Bibliography of recommended reading:  NATIVE NATIONS SEMINAR 2022 Recommended reading double click on page’s image to open.

Ute Nation Seminar on July 17th at Schoolhouse, 231 Lang, at 1:00 pm. Judy Leaming, a retired tribal attorney who has worked with various Native Nations’ Tribes for over 30 years, offers this historical/cultural presentation from the tribal perspective. Ute Nation Seminar 2022 Judy’s outline  double click on page’s image to open.

EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS PRESENTATION SLIDES (September 2022):

The real meat starts midway through the slides, make sure you have a reunification plan with your family and to assure family of your well-being in an evacation:  https://www.ready.gov/plan. How/what to have in a go kit if you have to evacuate: https://www.ready.gov/kit.  Many other great suggestions and considerations in the event of shelter in place of other emergency.  Thank you Lake County Public Health Director Colleen Nielsen and Emergency Preparedness Lead Mike McHargue for the great presentation!  Double click on link to view presentation and embedded helpful links:  Lake County Preparedness 101_FoTL 12 Sept 22 

 

AUDIO FROM Friends of Twin Lakes Meeting Tuesday 4/46, at 5:30 via Zoom  https://drive.google.com/file/d/18KDJlkOfGeBcebjSvHfWtvnqF6IrPERd/view.    Our designated speaker Anne Schneider, Interim Director of Lake County Building and Land Use, discussed short-term matters. South County – 2022 STR Report Data South County – 2022 STR Report Data these maps change and may not accurately reflect locations.  See https://www.lakecountyco.com/building-land-use/pages/short-term-rental-licenses for the most up-to-date information on registrations, requirements, lists, etc.

 

Bingo at the Schoolhouse, 231 Lang on September 28th at 5:30 pm (note time change). It will be held every other Wednesday following the 28th. A $5 donation per player is appreciated to help pay for prizes. 

  •  Current Rules:
    • We remain dog friendly, however, dogs must be on a leash with/restrained by their owners throughout the entire evening.
    • Please bring your own snacks and beverages.  We will supply napkins, plates, cups and plasticware.

 

Highlights from Annual FOTL Meeting held on May 28, 2022:

  • We will communicate with Dispatch/Sheriff’s Office to make sure that we can alert all of the next test of the alert system–that way, if you didn’t get a call, you will know you need to reregister.  SIGN UP FOR REVERSE 911 NOTIFICATIONS IN THE EVENT OR FIRE OR OTHER EMERGENCY SITUATIONS IN LAKE COUNTY:  http://tinyurl.com/LakeCountyEmergencyAlerts
  • Concerns have been raised about the number of “party lights” and outdoor lights taking away from the night sky views.
    • Several members are going to look into Dark Sky Initiatives possibly for Mt. Bump and to share information about minimizing night sky impacts from other communities with HOA regulations on downward facing lights, etc.
    • We will send information to the VRBO and Short Term Rental Owners to alert them to the concern raised at the Annual Meeting–they may not realize that overuse of those lights when they are not there does impact their neighbors’ enjoyment of the night sky.
  • Board Elections:  Kelly Sweeney for 2 year term and split term for Colleen Schweigert (2022 to 2023 Annual Meeting)/Jeannine Ravenscraft (2023 to 2024 Annual Meeting).
  • Next member meeting will be July 9th at 9:00 PM.


Member Meeting Friends of Twin Lakes on July 9 at 9:00 AM in person at the Schoolhouse.  Sheriff Heath Speckman will be our guest speaker.  A Zoom option will be available.
Stay tuned for further details!

 

Summer race/event schedules–please note the dates and be aware of increased traffic and potential road/trail congestion.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM FIRE CHIEF DANIEL DAILEY.  Final LLCFR Report 2020 2 LLCFR Final Report 2020

 

Fire restrictions year-round wildfire prevention restrictions on BLM-administered public lands in Colorado. These prohibit:

  • Leaving a fire unattended or unextinguished.
  • Possession, discharge or use of any fireworks.
  • Discharge of a firearm using incendiary or tracer ammunition.
  • Burn, ignite or cause to burn any tire, wire, magnesium, or any other hazardous or explosive material.
  • Operate any off-road vehicle on public lands unless the vehicle is equipped with a properly installed spark arrester pursuant to 43 CFR 8343.1(c).
For more information about current fire restrictions in the Royal Gorge Field Office, please visit the Rocky Mountain District Fire Restrictions page or call the Royal Gorge Field Office at (719) 269-8500. The Pike and San Isabel National Forests also have fire restrictions in place in eastern Colorado. Please visit their interactive fire restriction map or call the Forest Supervisor’s office at (719) 553-1400 for more information.

Old meeting on new septic system requirements:

Member Meeting held on April 25, 2020.  Guest speaker was Jackie Littlepage, Lake County Environmental Director met with us to talk about the relatively new transfer of title requirements related to septic systems and issues with septic/well placement and safety. See below for the new transfer related documents at https://www.friendsoftwinlakes.com/meetings/.  The computer generated transcript of the meeting is found here–it isn’t perfect, but is helpful.  Transcript 4-25-20 FoTL Meeting Discussing Septic Regulations

 

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SEPTIC SYSTEMS AND PROPERTY TRANSFERS:  Seeking information on application of new regulations on septic systems for property transfers?   Click on link below and then double click on the image when taken to the page.

CHECK THE COUNTY’S WEBSITE FOR MOST CURRENT INFORMATION https://www.lakecountyco.com/onsite-wastewater-treatment-systems

the Lake County Septic System lead encourages you to ask LCPHA direct questions.  Phone (719) 486-2413 Ext. 2.

 

Did you miss the Channel 7 story of our keeper of the peace Manny Quinn?  Here is the YouTube Link:  https://youtu.be/X6J84iWMv1U.  Andy Wald, Twin Lakes Inn Operations Manager, Bob Mathes, Twin Lakes General Store & Mercantile owner and Kelly Sweeney from Friends of Twin Lakes were all interviewed.

 

Information shared from St. Vincent’s Hospital:


The Reach Helicopter Info is:
Cara Reano
Membership Manager
AirMedCare Network membership provider for
REACH Air Medical Services/Guardian Flight
Phone:(719)239-0578
cara.reano@airmedcarenetwork.com
Learn more and join today at:
www.AMCNRep.com/Cara-Reano

Information on Swing Bed program can be found at:
https://www.svghd.org/swing-bed/

Case manager is Lora Flinn, RN and can be reached at 719-486-7155
lFlinn@svghd.org

Info. about Direct Access lab testing can be found at:
https://svghd.org/laboratory/

Noxious weed mapping of Twin Lakes Village click here to see image: Survey Location Map Noxious Weeds.  To view Kayla Malone’s presentation click here Friends of Twin Lakes noxious weed presentation

Visual Treats.  David Mabry shares his latest beautiful videos of the area.  The first is Winter Postcards and the second is one was shared previously early Fall of 2018.  Please enjoy these  videos capturing the beauty and charm of the area!   https://youtu.be/4haJkZnAdHA and https://youtu.be/u1DwVJC920M

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Noxious Weed Presentation in pdf form.  Review this informative presentation by Kayla Malone, Chaffee County Noxious Weed Program Supervisor.  There is information about an online resource to help you, too. Friends of Twin Lakes noxious weed presentation

 

Movie Club is led by Denise Hagerty.  She will lead us through a movie to help us see more of the symbolism and impact of effects that we may not have noticed previouslyAttached is a list of films to choose from, in addition, SHE ALSO OFFERS TO LET PEOPLE BORROW HER FILMS FOR INDIVIDUAL VIEWING.  She typed up all her films and then put a few notes about the tone (e.g. violent, light-hearted, etc.).  In addition to the list of films, you may want to look at her former syllabus (with pages about attendance, school policy etc. removed).  Please see attachments for details.

Film List

ENG 117 syll FALL 2015 PDF (1)

Movie elements

YOGA CLASSES .  Our instructor, Matt Hakala, made a video of the practice sequence we followed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N2V-5GonNs  Click on bios link for information on instructor Matt Hakala.  Bios.

Native Nations Seminars presented by Judy Leaming.  Judy provides historical/cultural presentations from the tribal perspective starting with before nonnative contact to contemporary issues.  Native Nations at the Schoolhouse 231 Lang from 5:30-7:00 PM.  On August 15th she will cover Justice Systems/Jurisdiction.  7/18 and 8/1 handout 2018 INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE NATIONS and NATIVE NATIONS SEMINAR Recommended reading  August 15th handout: 2018 Jurisdiction in Indian Country

NATIVE NATIONS SEMINARS from years past, we will keep up the materials links provided for those of you interested in learning more.  Seminars were presented by Judy Leaming, Esq., an attorney and educator who has worked with Indian Tribes for 30 years.  Judy provided historical/cultural presentations from the tribal perspective starting with before nonnative contact to contemporary issues.   Native Nation Seminars overview;   October 8th materials:  Native Nations Justice Systems & Jurisdiction-10-8-16; September 10th materials:  2016 U.S. Assimilation Policies; August 13th class materials:  2016 Contemporary Issues and Cultural Sovereignty Indian Country;  July 9th Class materials:  2016 Federal Policy in Indian Country 7-9-16 seminar;  June 11 Class:  2016 Outline for June 11Native Nations Early years  European Doctrines.

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BECOME BEAR AWARE!   Visit this web link for more information and details:  Living With Bears-Bearproofing-Bear Deterrents

 Recent Meeting Minutes

DIRECTIONS:  WHEN TAKEN TO THE PAGE–DOUBLE CLICK ON THE PICTURE OF EACH ITEM TO VIEW IT

Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting Minutes October 7, 2023

Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting Minutes July 22, 2023

Friends of Twin Lakes Annual Member Meeting Minutes June 2023

Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting Minutes 4-15-23

Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting February 11, 2023

Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting October 15 2022

September 2022 Member Meeting

July 2022 Member Meeting

May 28 2022 Annual member meeting

Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting April 26 2022

January 2022 Meeting Friends of Twin

Oct 2021 Member Meeting 

Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting August 2021

Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting July 2021

Friends of Twin Lakes Annual Member Meeting June 2021

Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting April 2021

Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting January 2021

Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting October 2020 approved 1/21 mtg

Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting September 2020 approved 1/2 mtg

Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting 7-11-20 

Friends of Twin Lakes Annual Meeting 5-30-2020

Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting via Zoom 04-25-20Transcript 4-25-20 FoTL Meeting Discussing Septic Regulations

Friends of Twin Lakes Member 01-25-20 APPROVED

Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting October 2019

Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting September 2019

Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting July 2019

Friends of Twin Lakes Annual Meeting 06-01-19

April 2019 Meeting Friends of Twin Lakes

January 2019 Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting

November 2018 Meeting Friends of Twin Lakes

September 2018 Meeting Friends of Twin Lakes

August 2018 Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting

July 2018 Friends of Twin Lakes Member Meeting

2018 Annual Member Meeting Friends of Twin Lakes 06-02-18

April 2018 Meeting FRIENDS OF TWIN LAKES

February 2018 Meeting FRIENDS OF TWIN LAKES

October 2017 Meeting Friends of Twin Lakes 

August 2017 Meeting Friends of Twin Lakes 

July 2017 Meeting Minutes

June 2017 Meeting Friends of Twin Lakes

May 2017 Annual Member Meeting Friends of Twin Lakes

April 2017 Meeting FRIENDS OF TWIN LAKES

February 2017 Meeting FRIENDS OF TWIN LAKES

October 2016 Meeting Friends of Twin Lakes

July 2016 Meeting Friends of Twin Lakes

Pertinent  Notes from Lake County Commissioners Meeting (07-06-16)-1

June 2016 Meeting FRIENDS OF TWIN LAKES

March 2016 Meeting FRIENDS OF TWIN LAKES

January 2016 Meeting FRIENDS OF TWIN LAKES

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