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1. When did the Steamboat Springs Airport open?
2. How is the level of activity at the airport measured? How busy is the airport?
3. What are the airport's hours of operation?
4. What economic benefit does the Steamboat Springs Airport provide?
5. Do you have a commercial airline flight to...?
6. Why isn't there scheduled service at the Steamboat Springs Airport?
7. Can I fly out of the Steamboat Springs Airport if I don't own an airplane? It's so close to my house...
8. What ground transportation/rental car companies operate at Steamboat?
9. Is it snowing? What are the runway conditions?
10. Who owns and runs the airport?
11. Why do so many airplanes take off and land in the same direction?

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1. What is the Airport Overlay Zone?
2. Why does Steamboat need this type of zoning?
3. Why is this Zone Map Amendment happening now?
4. What types of standards apply in the Airport Overlay Zone?
5. How does this amendment affect my property?
6. Do I need to take any action now?

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1. Can I do anything about a dog that barks all the time?
2. Are pet licenses required in Steamboat Springs?

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1. Can any business serve alcohol during 1st Friday Art Walk?

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1. How do I schedule a meeting with the City Manager?

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1. Is it necessary to fill out an employment application to go with my resume and cover letter?

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1. How often will a fire inspector show up to perform and inspection
2. Do I need a permit from Fire Prevention Services?
3. Where do I go to get a permit?
4. What are the permit fees?
5. How do I schedule an inspection?
6. Is my building permit from the Building Department the same as a fire permit?
7. What are your policies regarding plans and permit submittals and building permit applications?
8. What is an approved fire pit?

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1. Is the ice complex an outdoor rink?
2. How thick is the ice in a typical rink?
3. What is the usual temperature of the ice?
4. How many gallons of water are needed to make 1 inch of ice?
5. Why does the ice take longer to freeze during a high school game?
6. How are the logos installed in the ice?
7. What are the different types of resurfacers?
8. Why doesn't the ice resurfacer slip and slide all over the ice?
9. How does the ice resurfacer work?
10. How often is the resurfacer blade changed?
11. Why can't players and coaches be on the ice during a resurface?
12. Why are the nets moved from the goal area of the rink during the ice resurface?
13. What is the machine that is used along the boards and resembles a lawn mower?
14. Why does the dasher board glass break into tiny pieces at some arenas and at others it will just crack and not shatter?
15. Why are some ice complexes colder than others?
16. What are some of the activities held at the Howelsen Ice Complex?
17. What are Bumper Cars On Ice?

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1. How do I contact a city/county department?
2. Where can I find the answers to my frequently asked questions?

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1. Can I Short-Term Rent my Property?
2. I have a VHR Permit. Do I need a STR License?
3. What properties are eligible for a STR License?
4. What are the different types of Short-Term Rentals?
5. What is a Primary Residence?
6. Do STR Licenses transfer with the sale of property?
7. Does Legal Nonconforming Registration transfer with the sale of property?

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1. Do I Need A Short-Term Rental License?
2. What Properties Are Eligible for a License?

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1. What is my zoning? What are my setbacks?
2. What’s the difference between an easement and a setback?
3. Can I have a secondary unit?
4. What does it take to rent my house on Airbnb or VRBO?
5. Where are food trucks allowed?

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1. When do the single-use plastic bag ban and paper bag fee go into effect?
2. What stores are covered under the ordinance?
3. Why is there a 20-cent charge for paper bags?
4. Is the 20-cent charge on paper a tax?
5. Does the ordinance ban plastic produce or meat/seafood bags?
6. How will I carry my groceries home? I need those "free" bags.
7. What if I forget my reusable bags?
8. Aren’t reusable bags worse for the environment?
9. Why charge for paper bags? Aren't they better than plastic?
10. How will I pick up my pet’s waste, throw away dirty diapers, or line my small trash cans now?
11. What about recycling; isn’t that a better solution?
12. Will reusable bags make me sick?
13. What does the city plan to do with the revenue from the paper bag fee?
14. What about visitors who might not bring their own bags?

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1. How does the Opt-In Program work?
2. How much of the 20¢ fee does my business get to keep?
3. Can I use the 20¢ to offset the cost of the paper bags I am providing?
4. Are there any customers that are exempt from the 20¢ paper bag fee?
5. How does my business benefit?
6. Can I just stop providing plastic bags and start selling paper bags for 20¢ per bag?
7. Is this agreement voluntary?

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1. How do I apply to be a police officer?
We are seeking the following qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • High moral standards and a high degree of integrity 
  • Strong communication skills 
  • Dedication to public safety 
  • Emotional stability and ability to deal successfully with stress 
  • Aptitude for police and investigative work
General:
  • Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment;
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State;
  • No felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories;
  • Applicants must be currently certifiable by the State of Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Board

 A Certified Police Officer is an individual currently Colorado P.O.S.T. certified or out-of-state transfer eligible. Information at: https://www.colorado.gov/post

PROCESS
All supplemental questions must be answered for your application to be considered. Our hiring process is selective and we are proud of the high level of professionalism and quality of team members we hire. 

To join our team, you must be available for the following:

  • Ride-Along
  • Written Exam
  • Physical Fitness Test Using Cooper Single Norms
  • Oral Interviews

If successful, the next steps are:

  • Job Suitability Evaluation
  • Background Investigation
  • Chief’s Interview

This position is open until all positions are filled.  An eligibility list may be created from this process.



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2. I need to have my fingerprints taken. Does Steamboat Springs Police do fingerprinting?
3. How do I file a compliment or complaint?
4. How do I report a crime?
5. How do I know if there is a sex offender living in my neighborhood?
6. How do I obtain a copy of a police report?
7. How do I obtain a records check?
8. Can I obtain a copy of my arrest report?
9. How do I find lost property?
10. How can I volunteer to be a foreign interpreter?
11. Is there a noise ordinance in the City of Steamboat Springs?
12. Should I call the police if I'm involved in a motor vehicle accident?
13. What do I do about speeding vehicles in my area?

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1. What is a Sharrow or Shared Line Markings?
2. Do Sharrows establish a bike lane? Can I drive over them?
3. What if I have to cross a double yellow line to pass a bicyclist riding in the travel lane marked with Sharrows?
4. As a bicyclist, do I ride on the Sharrows?
5. Where did the Sharrows come from?

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1. I just purchased a business or rental property, what do I need to do?
2. How do I set up a new sales tax account?
3. Does my license ever expire?
4. When is my sales tax return due?
5. How do I change my address?
6. What is the City Sales Tax Rate
7. What is the total sales tax rate I should charge in the City of Steamboat Springs?
8. How do I file my Sales Tax Return?
9. How do I know if I am located in city limits?
10. Does the City of Steamboat have a Use Tax?
11. Is the Colorado Retail Delivery Fee taxable?

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1. Should I mount the system on my roof? What should I consider before doing so?
2. Am I allowed to mount the system in my yard even though I live on a smaller lot, live within city limits, or live in a suburban neighborhood?
3. Will the panels still work in the winter? Will I have to get up on my roof to clean them off?
4. How much space do I need on my roof for solar?
5. Could we get a solar electric system that would be shared with our condo/townhome complex?
6. Can I have a solar electric system installed if I live somewhere with an HOA?

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1. What fees are required for an event permit?
2. Can I serve alcohol at my event?
3. Can I serve food at my event?
4. Do I need a tent permit?
5. Do I need insurance for my event?
6. Do I need a Sales Tax License?
7. What if I want to host a block party?
8. How do I reserve a park, trail, street, or parking lot?

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1. Why doesn’t the city plow Lincoln Avenue/Highway 40?

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1. Why pass an ordinance requiring wildlife resistant trash containers?
2. What is required by the ordinance?
3. What has changed with the new ordinance?
4. What is “attractant refuse?”
5. Is this just for bears?
6. Are there issues with items other than trash?
7. When will I need a bear resistant trash container?
8. When will I receive my new compliant container from my trash hauler?
9. When can I put my trash out?
10. Do I need to put yard waste, cardboard and clean recycling in a bear resistant container?
11. I keep my trash containers in my garage. Do I need a bear resistant container?
12. How do I know if my container is bear resistant?
13. I rent my property – who is responsible for ensuring compliance?
14. What is required of trash haulers?
15. What happens if my trash container is damaged?
16. What happens if my dumpster or enclosure is damaged?
17. Can I get help with the cost of a compliant container?
18. Are there fines for non-compliance?
19. Am I allowed to have a bird feeder?
20. When Did the New Ordinance Become Effective?