JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo — A Morrison space enterprise proprietor is taking issues into her personal fingers after Jefferson County refuses to handle pothole issues impacting her restaurant.
Carolyn Autry’s dream got here true when she bought the previous Bear Cub Espresso & Pub outdoors Morrison in Jefferson County. Autry renamed the enterprise Lynn’s Whistle Cease, however only a few months later, she’s coping with vital pothole issues.
The potholes align the doorway to her enterprise, off South Turkey Creek Highway. Autry stated the potholes have been smaller when she bought the store in October, however winter storms induced them to develop. She reached out to Jefferson County for assist with repairs however was denied.
“They stated they’ve by no means taken care of this or maintained this,” stated Autry.
The county’s response to Autry said, “This space in concern relating to the potholes within the driveway entrance 6328 South Turkey Creek Highway shouldn’t be maintained by Jefferson County Highway and Bridge and has no historic data that we’ve got ever maintained the doorway to the enterprise.”
Denver7 reached out to Jefferson County, and a spokesperson stated, “The potholes are throughout the enterprise entry space into the enterprise parking zone and are, due to this fact, the duty of the enterprise proprietor to keep up.”
Jefferson County restaurant holds fundraiser to repair potholes they declare are on county property
Autry claims that the potholes are county property. She stated a survey carried out when she bought the constructing confirmed that her property line ended earlier than the potholes.
“If this isn’t county property, and it’s not my property, who’s property is it?” stated Autry.
Though Autry disputes the county’s claims, she began a fundraiser to pay for highway repairs. The store held a Corks & Kegs for a Trigger occasion Saturday night time to assist elevate almost $17,000.
Autry stated that filling within the potholes wasn’t sufficient and that the complete part of the highway wanted to be repaved. She determined to carry the fundraiser, since time is operating quick. The store’s focus is on repaving the highway earlier than winter snowstorms arrive.
“This must get executed earlier than winter and one other yr of injury to it,” stated Autry.
Earlier than Saturday night time’s fundraiser, the store raised solely $130 for highway repairs. Autry stated she must use her private financial savings to pay for the highway in the event that they could not elevate the funds in time.
Yow will discover a hyperlink to Autry’s GoFundMe here.
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