Minutes March 1st –@ the Museum Call to Order 6:40pm In attendance: Jeff Hulsmann, Jason Phillips, Tim Caves, Jeanine Engle, Linda Vier, Nikki McDonald, Chris Cummins, Jess Farr, Cathy Wilcox. Laurie Caves, Stan Benton Treasurers Report –Nicole (excused) Business: Legal: Chris stated there were no legal issues to discuss, but he does …
Join us for a 4th of July, family-fun event in Palmer Lake, Colorado. The Festival on the Fourth at Palmer Lake event has attracted over 10,000 participants. We will have local bands, a beer garden, bouncy castles, an obstacle course, kid activities, a concession stand that serves hotdogs, brats, chips, soda, water, event t-shirts, and …
On October 10, 2021 Awake the Lake will hold its 7th Annual PALMER LAKE .5K (Yes “Point” 5), and it just keeps getting better. The “run for everyone” is a challenging entire ½ kilometer, where competitors are rewarded not only with the unique views of beautiful Palmer Lake, Colorado in autumn, but also a donut …
Palmer Lake Bridge Fundraising Project Now that we have a bridge we want to share a way for you to be a permanent part of the history, and the achievement of this community project. Since the project involved the railroad we thought a perfect way to commemorate the bridge would be through a railroad themed …
A lot of time has passed since Awake the lake was formed, and we thought it would be beneficial to publish this article to help people understand what it does, and why it exists. Initial Creation and lake restoration project: The Palmer Lake Restoration Project, Inc. – a Colorado non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation (a/k/a Awake the …
What is Awake The Lake all about, and why does it exist? Read More »
Doesn’t storm water drain into the lake? Is there a plan for water acquisition? What about lake-bed seepage?
1. Does the lake have a hole in it? No. As in all lakes, evaporation occurs and water levels go down. Evaporation accelerates as the lake gets warmer. Rain, snow and water added to the lake by 4 natural springs on its northwest side offset the loss by evaporation. In wet times, the lake rises. …
(July 2007) Awake The Lake Committee notifies Ronnie Sperling to discontinue any work she may be doing in regards to storage rights for the lake.
(June 2007) Awake The Lake Committee hires its own attorney, Hank Worley, as a result of a lack of communications from the Town of Palmer Lake’s attorney, Ronnie Sperling.
(May 2007) Palmer Lake Mayor Jeff Parker receives a letter from the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW). DOW states the Town of Palmer Lake signed a contract in 1997 with the State of Colorado that required the Town to maintain the lake for public recreational fishing for 20 years. The letter goes on to state …