Blue River public meetings in 2024
30 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance 2024-03 that creates a moratorium on specific development while a natural resource and hazard area study is conducted. It will also discuss several draft ordinances, including building setbacks, shed regulations, and an amendment to short‑term rental advertising rules. The consent agenda will approve the October 15 minutes and bills totaling $72, 221. 28. Resolutions for the 2025 budget and a Bonanza purchase will be considered.
- Ordinance 2024-03 establishing a moratorium for certain development (public hearing and consideration)
- Ordinance 2024-05 building setbacks – discussion only
- Ordinance 2024-06 sheds draft – discussion only
- Ordinance 2024-07 amendment to short‑term rentals advertisement rules
- Approval of Bills – $72, 221. 28
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a moratorium on certain developments to study natural resource and hazard areas. The body will also consider a project approval for a garage at 0104 Creek Side.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-03 (development moratorium for natural resource and hazard area study)
- Project approval for 0104 Creek Side Garage
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on a lot line vacation for Lots 418‑419 in the Coronet area. They will consider Ordinance 2024‑04 regarding board conduct with staff. The meeting also includes approval of September 2024 bills totaling $17,487.60 and an introduction of the 2025 budget.
- Public hearing on Lot Line Vacation for Lots 418‑419 Coronet
- Ordinance 2024‑04 Board Conduct with Staff
- Approval of Bills September 2024 – $17,487.60
- Introduction of 2025 Budget
- Joint work session with Planning & Zoning Commission to discuss building processes, rules, regulations and the building contract
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Blue River Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several agenda items. It will approve the minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting. The commission will hold a public hearing on the lot line vacation for Lots 418 and 419 on Coronet. It will decide on the new construction project at 6306 Highway 9.
- Approve minutes from September 3, 2024 meeting
- Public hearing on lot line vacation for Lots 418 & 419, Coronet
- Project approval for new construction at 6306 Highway 9
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Blue River Board of Trustees will approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes from August 20, 2024 and bills totaling $37,061.64. Trustees will consider Ordinance 2024-03 that creates a moratorium on certain development while a natural resource and hazard area study is conducted. A resolution will call for a mail‑in ballot election on December 17, 2024 to fill a board vacancy. The meeting will also include discussion of the 2025 town budget.
- Approval of consent agenda: minutes for August 20, 2024 and bills totaling $37,061.64
- Ordinance 2024-03 establishing a moratorium for certain development pending a natural resource and hazard area study
- Resolution 2024-09 calling for a mail‑in ballot election on December 17, 2024 to fill a board vacancy
- 2025 Budget discussion
- Citizen comments (non‑agenda items, 3‑minute limit)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Blue River Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on September 3, 2024 to consider several agenda items. The commission will review and vote on two new construction project applications, identified as 0043 Backland and 6419 Hwy 9. Additional items include a land‑use building size review, a review of construction rules and regulations for recommendation to the Board of Trustees, and a review of the shed regulations in the town’s land‑use code.
- Approval of 0043 Backland New Construction project
- Approval of 6419 Hwy 9 New Construction project
- Land Use Building Size Review
- Construction Rules & Regulations Review for recommendation to the Board of Trustees
- Review of Shed Regulations Section 16B-7-40 of the Blue River Land Use Code
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Blue River Board of Trustees will approve the consent agenda, including minutes from July 16, 2024 and a bill payment of $62,504.69. Trustees will review the 2023 audit report and discuss the town's 2024‑2025 snow plow contract. Additional items include a review of the Blue River Ambassador/Code position and a proclamation honoring Trustee Ted Pilling.
- Approval of Bills – $62,504.69
- 2023 Audit Report – McMahan & Associates
- Plow Contract 2024‑2025
- Review of Blue River Ambassador/Code Position
- Proclamation Honoring Trustee Ted Pilling
Citizen Advisory Committee
The Blue River Citizen Advisory Committee meeting on August 13, 2024 will consider the town's 60th anniversary celebration. This item is listed under new business. No other substantive matters are on the agenda.
- Blue River 60th Anniversary Town Celebration (new business)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Blue River Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a parking variance request for the property at 6419 Highway 9. The commission will also consider a project approval item, though details are not specified in the agenda. Routine business includes calling the meeting to order, approving June 2024 minutes, and addressing other business.
- Review of 6419 Hwy 9 parking variance
- Consideration of project approval (unspecified)
- Approval of June 2024 meeting minutes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will discuss a 2024-2025 plow contract and consider an ordinance allowing land use waivers for town-owned property. The meeting includes a public hearing and resolutions regarding the Clyde Lode subdivision and trail funding.
- Approval of bills totaling $145,523.19
- Ordinance 2024-02 regarding land use code waivers for town-owned property
- Public hearing and plat approval for Subdivision Lot 586 Clyde Lode
- Resolution 2024-07 for Clyde Lode Trail Funding
- Review of short-term regulations
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Blue River Board of Trustees has scheduled a work session to review a citizen survey. No other specific agenda items are listed for this portion of the meeting.
- Review of Citizen Survey
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider Ordinance No. 2024-01 to amend regulations for regular meetings and hold a public hearing for a variance at 0132 Mountain View Addition. The agenda also includes reviews of the plow contract and updates on the Spruce Creek Road Improvement Project.
- Public hearing for 0132 Mountain View Addition variance
- Ordinance No. 2024-01 regarding municipal code section 2-2-90
- Review of the town plow contract
- Spruce Creek Road Improvement Project update
- Approval of bills totaling $31,608.11
Citizen Advisory Committee
The Blue River Citizen Advisory Committee will meet to review a survey report. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from May 2024.
- Review Survey Report
- Approval of May 2024 meeting minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Blue River Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for the 0132 Mountain View Home Addition. The agenda also includes a project approval for 0034 Rustic-Addition and a review of land use building sizes.
- Variance request for 0132 Mountain View Home Addition
- Project approval for 0034 Rustic-Addition
- Land use building size review
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Citizen Advisory Committee
The Citizen Advisory Committee will approve minutes from March 21, 2024, and review the Priority Survey. The agenda contains no specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances, consisting primarily of procedural items and a general review of survey data.
- Approval of minutes from March 21, 2024
- Review of Priority Survey
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board will swear in Trustee Heckman and appoint a Mayor Pro Tem. The meeting includes a public hearing for a variance request at Rustic Terrace and several resolutions of thanks. An executive session is scheduled to discuss legal advice regarding a potential land acquisition.
- Swearing in of Trustee Heckman
- Approval of bills totaling $41,018.75
- Public hearing for Variance Request 0034 at Rustic Terrace
- Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem and committee assignments
- Executive session regarding potential land acquisition
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Blue River Planning and Zoning Commission will approve minutes from April 9, 2024, and review a new construction project at 0345 Coronet. The agenda also includes a discussion on the buildable area for land use purposes. No specific dollar amounts or ordinance details are listed in the provided text.
- Approval of minutes from April 9, 2024
- Project approval for 0345 Coronet New Construction
- Land Use Discussion regarding the Buildable Area
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will swear in new members and hold a work session on the transition of town government. The board is scheduled to approve the Spruce Creek Road bid package and the 2024-2025 plow contract.
- Approval of bills totaling $17,494.27
- Spruce Creek Road bid package and timeline approval
- 2024-2025 plow contract
- Swearing in of new Board of Trustees
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Blue River Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request. The body will also review and potentially approve two new construction projects: 0039 Lodestone and 0097 97 Circle. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.
- Public hearing on a Variance Request
- Project approval for 0039 Lodestone New Construction
- Project approval for 0097 97 Circle New Construction
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Citizen Advisory Committee
The Citizen Advisory Committee will review results from a citizen survey to provide recommendations to the Board of Trustees. The committee will also discuss the 2024 Town of Blue River Event Calendar.
- Review of Citizen Survey for Board of Trustees recommendations
- 2024 Town of Blue River Event Calendar
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to evaluate Town Safety Plans followed by a regular meeting. The body will consider the approval of bills totaling $99,852.26 and discuss several town operational items.
- Approval of bills totaling $99,852.26
- Evaluation of Town Safety Plans
- Approval of 2024 High School Scholarships
- Discussion regarding Spruce Creek Road
- Discussion on snow removal hauling
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from February 6, 2024. The body will also consider a project approval for a garage at 0537 Blue River Road.
- Project approval for 0537 Blue River Road-Garage
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Citizen Advisory Committee
The Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting to review the results of a Citizen Priority Survey. The body will also discuss recommendations for high school scholarships.
- Citizen Priority Survey
- High School Scholarship Recommendations
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will meet to receive legal advice regarding Colorado Constitution Article 18, Section (11). The discussion focuses on the text, intent, purpose, and application of term limits and related law.
- Executive session regarding Colorado Constitution Article 18, Section (11) (Term Limits)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session regarding priority roads and maintenance strategies. The regular meeting includes a vote on an intergovernmental agreement for hazardous substance incidents and the approval of bills.
- Road maintenance plan including timing, strategy, and products
- Approval of bills totaling $23,576.07
- Intergovernmental agreement for aid in hazardous substance incidents
- Application for Dan Cleary
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to select its Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also review a new construction project and a Building Official Code Update report.
- Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
- Project approval for 0037 Rivershore-New Construction
- Building Official Code Update Report for recommendation to Board of Trustees
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting for mandatory training. No other substantive business or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Planning & Zoning Commission Training
Citizen Advisory Committee
The committee will select a Chair and Vice Chair for the year. Members will also review the committee's name, mission, and bylaws while discussing upcoming programs and 2024 scholarships.
- Selection of Chair & Vice Chair
- Review of Committee Name, Mission and Bylaws
- Development of Citizen Survey
- 60th Anniversary Celebration/Tarn Grand Re-opening
- 2024 Scholarships
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review the status of short-term rentals and discuss regulations. The regular meeting includes the approval of bills and a project update for Spruce Creek Road.
- Review and discussion of short-term rental regulations
- Approval of bills totaling $65,248.71
- Muller Engineering-Spruce Creek Road Project
Citizen Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to establish 2024 meeting dates and review its bylaws and mission. Discussions will include a citizen survey of priorities and the town's 60th Anniversary Celebration.
- Review of committee name, duties, and responsibilities
- Citizen Survey of Priorities established by the Trustees
- 60th Anniversary Celebration
- Weed & Seed Program Review
- Scholarship and recruitment discussions