STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Steamboat Springs is facing more repair bills as officials look to further stabilize the city’s historic ski hill, which has been prone to mudslides.
The Steamboat Pilot & Today reports (http://bit.ly/1VL3RwL ) the City Council will consider a six-year capital improvement program for Howelsen Hill next week. The program would spend about $880,000 over the next two years to make the ski hill stable and safe.
The city has already spent $355,000 on repairs from the most recent spring mudslide.
Former city manager Deb Hinsvark has said the costliest repair will be around $750,000 and will involve installing Styrofoam to prevent erosion near the 90-meter jump. Significant ground work throughout the hill has also been planned.
The council agreed last week to spend $88,000 for repairs on the hill’s upper saddle.
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Information from: Steamboat Pilot & Today, http://steamboatpilot.com/
