For the last several months we've had this all out battle going on in Eagle, CO (neighboring town) over something called Eagle River Station (ERS). It's really quite crazy how much media time and resources have been spent on this topic. It is a HUGE issue though, as you have the people who want the money for the town that this project (lifestyle center) will bring in. Something like 17 million dollars up front for town improvements. And then you have the people who want to keep Eagle what it is.... a small local bedroom community with a nice quaint downtown, and local business. About a month ago, the town board approved the project. The next step was for the townspeople to get a vote. Natalie and I no longer live in Eagle, so therefore are not voting, but we are both against the project. We just don't believe it is the right project for the town. We both like the small town atmosphere of Eagle, and would like to see it stay that way. Today is the vote on whether is is approved or not. Waiting anxiously to find out the results. It's a huge issue for the town. The center as it stands right now is a place for a Target and an organic food store, with 581 residential units. Here's to hoping the measure gets voted down, and the Illini getting a much needed win against Iowa tonight.
Eagle River Station is located on approximately 88 acres on the eastern side of Eagle, between I-70 and Highway 6. Moving from west to east, key features include: 454 condominium residences with associated open space and parks; a mixed-use area with retail, hotel and 127 condominiums located above the retail shops; larger-format retail stores; and a new I-70 interchange.
------> IT DID NOT PASS! HIP HIP HOORAY! Keeping Eagle's small town charm for the time being. 150 vote difference. 62% of the town's registered voters turned out to vote; the highest total in any kind of election in the history of the town. Shows the importance of the issue... I guess it's more important than the presidential election...... :)
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