Work is Underway to Improve Town Multi-Use Paths (MUP’s) and Streets

Town residents and our many visitors can look forward to new ‘smooth’ rehabilitated multi-use paths or MUP’s on the popular Mammoth Lakes Trail System Town Loop. On July 21, Town Council awarded the $2.38 million Local Road and MUP Rehabilitation STIP Project to Qualcon Contractors, Inc. Funding was provided by The CalTrans State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and work began on September 27. Please click here to review the construction map that highlights the many streets and MUP’s planned for improvements through October 20. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

T-Mobile Awards Hometown Grant to Mammoth Lakes

Representatives from T-Mobile will be in attendance at the October 6, Town Council meeting to present a $50,000 check to the Town of Mammoth Lakes. As a recipient of the T-Mobile Hometown Grant program, the Town is now one-step closer to installing a free, pet-friendly dog park that will not only promote community inclusion and socialization for both dog owners and their pets, but will ultimately build a stronger, safer and happier community of Mammoth Lakes. Read the full Press Release.

Staff to Update Town Council on Public Outreach and Housing

On October 6, staff will provide Town Council with a presentation on current public outreach and community relations functions along with the annual progress report for the General Plan Housing Element. The Housing Element of the Town of Mammoth Lakes General Plan establishes the Town’s policy relative to the maintenance and development of safe, decent, and affordable housing to meet the needs of existing and future residents.

Mammoth Track Club to Host Whitmore Recreation Area Site Walk

The Mammoth Track Club is hosting an in-person meeting and venue site-walk at the Whitmore Recreation Area on Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 9-10am. Recreation enthusiasts are invited to enjoy a coffee, tea and breakfast pastry or bagel while learning more about the Regional Park Program (RPP) grant project and the proposed improvements to the Whitmore Recreation Area. The club is looking to gather additional community design input for programming needs, space alternatives and path/fitness activities for the proposed recreation center and multi-use trail with fitness stations.

Town Meetings

Mammoth Lakes Housing Board: October 4, 6:00pm
Recreation Commission: October 5, 1:30pm
Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board: October 6, 1:00pm
Town Council: October 6 & 20, 4:00pm
Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) Joint Powers Authority: October 8, 8:30am
Visit the Town's website for meeting agenda's and to watch the meeting's live.

NEW Fall Parks and Recreation Programs

Check out these new fall programs for all ages and abilities. Click here for more information or to register.

Fall Bike Squad: After school bike sessions for 1st – 2nd graders and 3rd to 5th graders, $45 per participant.
Sleep Well Tonight Class: Five energy-busting and jam packed toddler fitness classes; semi-guaranteed to help your little one sleep. $45 per participant.
Skate to Ski: Join coach Suzanne Nottingham on October 16 for an introduction to inline skating and how it will help your skiing skills. $10 per participant
Guided Full Moon Hike: Family adventure on October 20 to explore the sights, smells, and sounds of the eastern sierra on a guided full moon night hike, Adult $10/Child $5 .
Save the Date: Halloween Party and Haunted Rink, Friday, October 29 at the RecZone!

MLPD Officer West Features in CalTrans Crosswalk Video

Officer West was featured in a CalTrans District 9 video to educate the public on the new crosswalk signals being installed in several locations throughout Inyo County. This education campaign is part of the CalTrans Pedestrian Safety Project. An identical crosswalk has been in operation for years at the The Village at Mammoth.

MLPD Explorer Post 7880 Fundraiser

Stop by the Shady Rest Park Snack Shack this October and enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch while helping to support the local Explorer’s Program who are raising funds to buy a van. The BBQ goes from 10:00am-2:00pm on the following dates: October 9-10 (Joe Stapp Tournament),16, 23 & 30. Explorers meet weekly on Wednesday evenings and actively participate in police training including physical fitness, ride-alongs, court procedures and local events. For questions about the Explorer Program, please contact Officer Hansen at (760) 965-3703.

Summer OHV Program Recap

MLPD’s first Summer OHV Program has concluded and was very successful with 406 miles of trails patrolled, 74 OHV riders and dispersed campers contacted, and 5 warnings issued. The Officers also assisted with an OHV collision on Sherwin Creek Road and helped patrol Crowley Lake during the Fourth of July Fireworks Show. Keep an eye out for our OHV Snowmobile this winter!

Transient Rental Zoning 101

One of the primary functions of the Finance Department is to process new business applications. For transient rental businesses there are two applications, Business Tax Certificate Application and a TOT Certificate Application. A separate TOT certificate application must be completed for each property. Before the certificates are issued and transient rentals can be conducted the applications go through an approval process including verifying that the property is properly zoned.

The town-zoning map consists of 19 different zoning blocks. The zoning blocks where transient rentals are allowed include: Downtown, Residential Multi-Family 2, Resort, North Village Specific Plan and Mixed Lodging/Residential. The Finance Department has an active and aggressive enforcement program that pursues illegal transient rentals. Illegal rentals are subject to administrative citations of up to $1,000 per day, as well as penalties, interest and enforcement charges on past due TOT and TBID. The Town Zoning Map and the Zoning Reference Guide are available on the Town of Mammoth Lakes website.

Police Department Services...

Police Reports: File Police Reports Online including Hit and Runs, Lost Property, Vandalism/Graffiti and more.
CCW permits: Mammoth Lakes residents can apply online.
Vacation Check: If you plan to be out of Town for an extended time and would like Officers to check on your residence, please fill-out this online form.

State of the Inyo: Mammoth Ranger District

Roads open: Reds Meadow Rd., Lake Basin Rd., Mammoth Scenic Loop.
Campgrounds open: Crowley (BLM, est. close 11/1), Mammoth Mtn. RV Park, New Shady Rest (est. close 10/31), Twin Lakes (est. close 10/17).
Campgrounds closed: Brown’s Owens River (private), Old Shady, Sherwin Creek, Pine City, Lake George, Lake Mary, Pine Glen, Coldwater, Reds Meadow, Agnew Meadows Family, Agnew Meadows Horse, Agnew Meadows Group Pumice Flat, Pumice Flat Group, Minaret Falls, Upper Soda.
Devils Postpile: Open. The Devils Postpile Ranger Station is closed. The Reds Meadow Shuttle is not operating for the remainder of this season. Minaret Vista is staffed seven days a week and will manage traffic issues as needed.
Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center: Open to virtual services seven days a week, 8:30am-4:30pm. ESIA is operating the bookstore daily, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Be Aware of Bears in Mammoth Lakes

All MLPD Officers are trained to deal with bears. Officers also spend a lot of time educating the public on how to avoid these conflicts. We expect that the bears will be even more active in Town with the campgrounds closed and winter hibernation just around the corner. Please help us protect our bears by keeping your trash secured, your vehicles locked and clear of food, your home secured with windows and doors closed and do not leave food outside (including bird feeders). You can also help by reporting any open dumpsters or lost bags of trash by calling: (760) 932-7549, option 7 to have MLPD Officers dispatched to the location.

Work for the Town of Mammoth Lakes!

As we continue to grow and expand our workforce, the Town is recruiting for a number of exciting temporary and year-round employment opportunities! The Town of Mammoth Lakes knows our employees are our most valuable assets, which is why we strive to attract and retain the best. If you’re committed to public service and you want to be part of the changing face of local government, apply now! Visit our career portal for more information.