ginn lawsuit: Bobby Ginn Wins Support for Ski Resort from Minturn, Colorado Residents while Facing Mounting Challenges at Existing Developments
- 05/24/08 12:53 PM
In a heavy turnout on May 21st, voters in tiny Minturn, Colorado overwhelmingly (87%) supported a referendum to approve the annexation of 5,300 acres into their town. The land, located on Battle Mountain a short distance from Vail, was purchased by the Ginn Company for $32.75 million. Ginn plans to build a ski resort, including 1700 homes and condominiums, and up to two golf courses on the property. The annexation was previously approved by a unanimous vote of the town council. However, a few locals felt that Minturn residents should have some say in the decision. This group gained enough support (0 comments)