Jackson Spill Over

Here is a link to a study just completed by the Sonoran institute. It documents growth impacts in the Teton region of Wyoming and Idaho. I have also heard this report referred to as the "Jackson spill over study." Don't be scared of reading it. There are nice photos and it's short, but definitely a worthwhile read.

www.sonoran.org

June 11th Agenda - City Council

7:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance
7:02 Minutes
7:10 Bob Hardy – Final Audit
7:30 Sunrise Engineering
8:00 Mountain Shadows Developer’s Agreement
8:30 Trail Creek Crossing Developer’s Agreement
9:00 Blackhawk Estates – Final Plat

Visitors
Maintenance
P&Z
Administrative
Fall River Annual Meeting
Bond Counsel for Sewer Bond

Calendaring

Arbor Day & Community Picnic – June 14th

Budget Workshop – June 18th 7:00 p.m.

START BUS

Any thoughts on the START bus? START is conducting a survey of Teton Valley riders about current usage and bus times. Email jsowder@startbus.com and ask for a survery.

What's your walk score

What is your walk score?

This site helps homebuyers, renters, and real estate agents find houses and apartments in great neighborhoods. Walk Score shows you a map of what's nearby and calculates a Walk Score for any property. Buying a house in a walkable neighborhood is good for your health and good for the environment."

http://www.walkscore.com/

Ensuring Development Pays for Itself: Understanding the Costs and Revenues of Development

We are very fortunate to have two outstanding and engaging guest presenters who are looking forward to answering questions and having a good discussion with partipants. Bill Collins is President for Collins Planning Associates and former Teton County, WY Planning Director. Jonathan Schechter is Executive Director for the Charture Institute and a Jackson Hole News & Guide columnist.

Driggs City Hall 7:00-8:30pm. See you there!

If you have any questions or comments, you can reach us at 208-354-1707 or email info@tetonvalleyadvocates.org.

Story of Stuff

Since the last post had to do with recycling I thought I'd post a link to this interesting web site called "the story of stuff" It talks about the process of how goods are created from extraction to production to distribution to consumption to disposal and everything involved along the way. Makes you think that abandoning the landfill, sorting garbage, and the county's new recycle program are steps in the right direction. But there is more as a community we can do!
www.Storyofstuff.com

Recycling in Teton Valley

TVCR Report / May 6, 2008: Recycling Collection in Teton Valley

Dear Supporters of Recycling, Teton County's Recycling Program Starts MAY 10! Located at the new transfer station across from the old landfill. (A map is available on our website www.tetonrecycling.org) May 10th is FREE Trash Day, so your first drop will be free. After this, a small will be collected. Details at bottom of note. Recyclables will include : Glass Containers: All colors mixed together - don't worry about labels etc Paper: Mixed office paper. No magazines at this time. Newspaper: ad papers as well and phone books Corrugated Cardboard: Boxes must be relatively clean and flattened. Aluminum Cans: all sizes Steel/Tin Cans: Please rinse to keep Visit our website for more information. RELATED PROGRAMS Plastic Bags Plastic #2 shopping bags and clear bulk bags are being collected at Broulims for recycling by bulk. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Household Hazardous Waste must be separated out and taken to Jackson Recycling. They charge a fee which will be reimbursed by our county if you bring your receipt to the Court House. More information about HHW will be available at the Transfer Station and on our website. Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Most electronics – TVs, computers, monitors, stereos etc., are best separated and recycled. The toxic components as well as recyclable parts are best handled by professionals. Jackson has a system for providing this service. Please use it. We are working with the county to provide HHW and Ewaste collection systems here. The Fee System Small and Large haulers will be directed to different areas to create more convenient trash handling for both groups. Small Household/Self-Haulers: Will pay a base $2.00 fee. This will cover two 30 gallon bags of garbage and small quantities of sorted materials: Glass, paper, cans, cardboard, wood and brush (sod, dimensional lumber). You will not have to go over the scale but will be directed to a smaller collection bin area for quick drop off. If you have up to five 30 gallon bags of mixed garbage you will pay $1.00 per additional bag. Larger Haulers: More than 5 bags, and larger loads – sorted and mixed - will go across the scale and be charged on a sliding scale with sorted materials being cheaper than mixed trash. TRANSFER STATION SUMMER HOURS 8AM to 5PM Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays