Grand County public meetings in 2023

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is holding a shortened meeting focused on finance, including approval of weekly payments, and a request from the Clerk and Recorder for continuous service reinstatement under the county personnel policy. The agenda also includes approval of board minutes and public comments.

• Approval of weekly payments
• Clerk and Recorder request for continuous service reinstatement (Personnel Policy Section 4.08)
• Approval of board minutes
• General public comments (3-minute limit per speaker)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including budget approvals, contracts, and resolutions. A public hearing on zoning amendments is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. The board will also consider several contracts and agreements, including a marijuana license authorization and a ground lease termination at Emily Warner Field.

• Public hearing on zoning amendments
• Approve and sign 2023 budget supplementals
• Lutheran Family Services out-of-home placement purchase agreement
• IgadI marijuana license authorization
• Emily Warner Field hangar No. 21 ground lease termination and new lease

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review an outright exemption request for the Batson Tracts. The agenda also includes discussions regarding minor subdivision memos and amendments to both zoning and subdivision regulations in unincorporated Grand County.

• Outright Exemption request for Batson Tracts (5.40 acres)
• Discussion of Minor Subdivision Memo
• Zoning Regulation Amendments
• Subdivision Regulation Amendments

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve routine items and discuss several contracts and policy matters. Key items include a resolution to prohibit hunting on county-owned, leased, or jointly held public lands, a contract with Hilltop Securities, and a request to waive insurance for a consultant. The agenda also includes a workshop on a tourism ballot initiative and updates on a CDOT safety study.

• Resolution to prohibit hunting on county-owned, leased, or jointly held public lands
• Hilltop Securities contract (no dollar amount listed)
• Kilty & Company Valuation and Advisory Services Contract
• Griffith Consultation Contract, request to waive insurance requirement
• Resolution 2023HA-12-03: exemption from affordable housing transfer fee for Coyote Creek at Winter Park units 17-39, lot 21

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, weekly payments, and departmental contracts. They will also discuss the 2024 budget calendar, a proposed notice for 2024 meetings, building closures, and amendments to the county personnel manual. A presentation from the U.S. Geological Survey on data collection is scheduled, along with a budget discussion for the Granby Business Warehouse Hub.

• Uncollectable Taxes Resolution from County Treasurer
• Parshall Inn Liquor License Renewal
• Grand Living Boiler Maintenance Contract with Tolin Mechanical Systems
• Coyote Creek Exemption Lot 21 Units 17-39
• Motorola Solutions Service Agreement

Board of Adjustment

The Grand County Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider two variance requests. The first is a side yard setback variance for a property in Lake Forest Subdivision, and the second involves variance requests for a tract in Byers Peak Ranch Filing 1. The meeting will also include roll call and approval of minutes.

• Side yard setback variance for Lake Forest Subdivision Lot 5 Block 5, 48 GCR 642, requested by Deborah & Nilesh Patel
• Variance requests for a 13.2-acre portion of Parcel ID 158730100053 in Byers Peak Ranch Filing 1

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. The agenda includes only the approval of weekly finance payments, which is a routine procedural item. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of weekly payments

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items, discuss departmental contracts, and hold a public hearing on an abatement case. The agenda includes several contract approvals and updates, but no major policy decisions are listed.

• Public hearing on Koerner abatement AB2023-02 (R209317)
• VLI EMS Technology Solutions contract and software addendum
• CSU contract for Kawuneeche Valley Ecosystem Restoration Collaborative
• Pitney Bowes lease agreement renewal
• Legally-required change in recording fees

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, payments, and contracts, and to continue budget hearings for final budget determination. The agenda includes several resolutions, a tax abatement, and various departmental items.

• Resolution 2023-11-1 authorizing the treasurer to abate erroneous tax assessments
• Road and Bridge: United Companies Contract Amendment 3
• Sheriff's Office: out-of-state travel, K9 grant, opiate grant, retention and recruitment grant, school-based diversion
• Resolution 2023-11-03 waiving facility use fees for Pregnancy Resource Connection fundraising event
• Resolution 2023HA-11-04 transferring United Business Bank accounts for Black Bear Apartments from savings to checking

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, discuss departmental contracts and issues, and hold budget hearings for 2024. They will also consider a health insurance contract recommendation and may enter an executive session on property matters.

• Budget hearings for Sheriff's Office jail Callworks refresh, Road and Bridge/Airports hangar and gate electrical costs
• 2024 Health Insurance contract recommendation with Central Rockies Physician Practice Associates
• Resolution to increase ground lease and commercial amendment rates at Kremmling Airport and Granby/Grand County Airport
• Resolution approving Fall 2023 Open Lands, Rivers and Trails grant awards
• Executive session to discuss purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property

Planning Commission

There will be no Planning Commission meeting held in November 2023.

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, including minutes, payments, and contracts, and to make decisions on several items. Key actions include setting airport ground lease rates, awarding open lands grants, and considering a sketch plan for the Reserve at Soda Creek development. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss property interests.

• Airport ground lease rate decision (continued from Sept. 5, 2023)
• Open Lands, Rivers, and Trails fall grant cycle recommendations
• Amended final plat for Lots 4 and 5, Block 19, Innsbruck-Val Moritz and utility easement vacation
• Reserve at Soda Creek sketch plan
• Emergency Medical Services new vehicle order

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will continue 2024 budget hearings, consider fee schedule changes for 2024, and receive final health insurance recommendations. They will also discuss funding assistance for Hot Sulphur Springs' water system and review several contracts, including snow plow and housing authority agreements.

• Resolution 2023-10-02: Approving 2024 county fee schedule changes
• Hot Sulphur Springs request for county funding assistance for water system
• Snow plow contracts with Mountain Madness and Mountain States Snowcat
• Vortex Doors Silver Spruce and Hassle Free Silver Spruce roof replacement contracts
• Amended final plats for Gudgel Subdivision and Grand View Park Lots 46A and 47A

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review and decide on an amended final plat for Lots 4 & 5 in the Innsbruck Val-Moritz subdivision.

• Amended Final Plat for Lots 4 & 5, Block 19, Innsbruck Val-Moritz Subdivision

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items, discuss departmental contracts, and hold a public hearing on proposed fee changes. They will also consider a sketch plan for a multi-family development in Tabernash and review the annual jail inspection.

• Public hearing on Grand County departmental fee changes
• Tabernash Multi-Family Sketch Plan
• Coroner – John Elway Chevrolet Agreement to Purchase
• VLI Tech Inc. Cloud Billing Services Contract
• East Troublesome Fire Camping Variance Clarification

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, payments, and various departmental contracts, including digital archiving, wildfire readiness, and cleaning services. They will also hold a budget hearing as part of the county's budget process for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Approval of weekly payments
• ArcaSearch digital archiving contract for minutes 1874-1972 and marriage certificates
• Matrix Design Wildfire Ready Watersheds Program contract
• Summit County WIC MOU
• Resolution 2023-09-15 approving appointments to the Grand County Tourism Board

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will conduct 2024 budget hearings from October 2-6, 2023. Each day includes presentations from county departments and agencies, followed by budget deliberations. The hearings cover all county operations, capital projects, and special funds.

• General Budget Overview by County Manager Edward Moyer and Finance Director Curtis Lange
• Road & Bridge Superintendent Chris Baer presents on airport operations, road maintenance, and capital projects
• EMS Chief Robert Good presents on ambulance service and capital
• Sheriff Brett Schroetlin presents on jail, dispatch, E-911, and capital
• Housing Authority Coordinator Sheena Darland presents on GCHA administration and housing facilities

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on routine administrative items, including approval of minutes, weekly payments, and the 2024 staff budget recommendations. They will also consider several departmental contracts and issues, a consent agenda resolution, and a public hearing for a special events permit. A notable item is the potential release of an occupancy restriction for the 36-unit Mill Avenue Apartments building.

• 2024 Staff Budget Recommendations
• Potential release of occupancy restriction for Mill Avenue Apartments (36-unit building)
• Bistro 28 at Pole Creek Liquor License Renewal
• Resolution No. 2023-09-11 waiving insurance requirement under lease with Calvary Church of Hot Sulphur Springs
• Public Hearing: American Herbalists Guild Special Events Permit

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes, weekly payments, and various departmental contracts, including a liquor license renewal, a security camera agreement, and a digital archiving service. They will also consider three resolutions on the consent agenda, covering a security manual update, vehicle purchase authorization, and hiring additional staff. A presentation on housing from the Fraser River Valley Housing Partnership is scheduled.

• Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch Liquor License Renewal
• Pacific Office Automation Security Camera Total Solutions Agreement
• ArcaSearch Digital Archiving Services
• Resolution 2023-09-08: Approving update to Grand County Security Manual
• Resolution 2023-09-09: Authorizing County Manager to sign vehicle purchase orders

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will consider multiple applications for amended final plats and sketch plans. These items include developments in Winter Park Highlands, Gudgel Subdivision, Grand View Park, Reserve at Soda Creek, and Tabernash Multi-Family.

• Amended Final Plat for Lot 9, Winter Park Highlands Unit-3 Subdivision
• Amended Final Plat for various tracts in the Gudgel Subdivision
• Amended Final Plat for Lots 46A and 47A at Grand View Park
• Sketch Plan for Reserve at Soda Creek
• Sketch Plan for Tabernash Multi-Family at Coyote Creek at Winter Park

Board of Adjustment

The Grand County Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider one variance request. Eric Kenealy seeks a side-yard setback variance for Lot 6, Block 5 of the Lake Forest Subdivision at 56 GCR 642. The board may approve, deny, or modify the request after hearing public comment.

• Side-yard setback variance for Lot 6, Block 5, Lake Forest Subdivision (Parcel ID 119125316004)
• Applicant: Eric Kenealy
• Location: 56 GCR 642, Grand County, CO

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approval of minutes, weekly payments, and departmental contracts. They will also consider several notable items: a release of occupancy restriction for a 24-unit apartment building, final plats for two subdivisions, a liquor license renewal, and a land exchange. The agenda includes a consent agenda with resolutions on legal representation and a performance-based leave policy.

• Release of occupancy restriction for Mill Avenue Apartments 24-unit building
• Peters Phase II Subdivision Exemption Final Plat
• Homesites at Cougar Avenue Subdivision Final Plat
• Fitch Ranch Meats and Market liquor license renewal
• Blue Valley Ranch land exchange

The Grand County Board of Commissioners elected Commissioner Linke as chair and unanimously approved a series of administrative items, including vouchers, a security manual update, a grant statement of work, a contract amendment, and an investment resolution with Piper Sandler. They also unanimously released the occupancy prohibition on the Mill Avenue 24‑unit apartment building and placed $71,597.45 in escrow. The board approved the renewal of the Cornerstone Concrete Batch Plant special‑use permit with a 2‑in‑favor, 1‑absent vote.

• Elected Commissioner Linke as Chair (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers and wire payments (unanimous)
• Approved update to Grand County Security Manual (unanimous)
• Approved Statement of Work for Colorado Dept. of Public Health grant (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Oldcastle SW Group construction contract (unanimous)
• Released occupancy prohibition on Mill Avenue 24‑unit apartment building and placed $71,597.45 in escrow (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Cornerstone Concrete Batch Plant special‑use permit (2‑in‑favor, 1‑absent)
• Approved Resolution authorizing investment with Piper Sandler Institutional Investments (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on September 5, 2023, covering a range of administrative and policy items. Key decisions include resolutions on senior tax exemptions and airport ground lease rates, as well as approval of the 2023 abstract of assessment. The board will also hear updates on budgets, grants, and various departmental contracts.

• Resolution No. 2023-08-09 approving the 2023 Abstract of Assessment
• Senior Tax Exemption Decision Resolutions
• Airports Ground Lease Rate Decision
• Grand Manor and C Lazy U Ranch liquor license renewals
• Judicial Building HVAC Controls Upgrade

The Board of Commissioners approved multiple resolutions for a subdivision exemption, a gravel pit permit renewal, and a cannabis cultivation facility. The board also authorized several contracts, including HVAC upgrades for the Judicial Building and a request for outside counsel for the Sheriff.

• Approved La Hockeyenda Subdivision Exemption (unanimous)
• Approved Flintstone Gravel Pit Inc. special use permit renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Great Divide Lettuce Colony Inc. cannabis cultivation facility (unanimous)
• Approved 25% deposit for Judicial Building HVAC Controls Upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's request for outside counsel not to exceed $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Grand Manor and C Lazy U Ranch liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Budget Ask for 2024 Chevy 2500 pick-ups (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Abstract of Assessment (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to decide on airport ground lease rates, review the 2023 budgeted revenue, and discuss proposed fee changes for several departments. They will also consider an assessed value abstract, an exemption for Elk Mountain, and a resolution to certify the Open Lands, Rivers and Trails tax extension. The agenda includes a budget overview workshop for Road & Bridge, Human Services, CSU Extension, and Emergency Medical Services.

• Airport Ground Lease Rate Decision
• Elk Mountain Outright Exemption
• Department Proposed Fee Changes (Community Development, Sheriff's Office, CSU Extension)
• Open Lands, Rivers and Trails Tax Extension Certification Resolution
• 2023 Budgeted Revenue Review

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on zoning amendments, special use permits for Winter Park Lift Transit, Flintstone Gravel, and a cannabis cultivation facility, and will review the 2024 insurance plan recommendation. The board will also consider various contracts, including liquor license renewal, DMV kiosk services, and TANF contracts, as well as approve resolutions for conservation trust funds and facility fee waivers.

• Public Hearing - Zoning Amendments
• Public Hearing - Winter Park Lift Transit Operations Special Use Permit Amendment
• Public Hearing – Flintstone Gravel & Trucking, Inc. Special Use Permit Renewal
• Great Divide Head Lettuce Colony Inc. Cannabis Cultivation Special Use Permit Renewal
• Resolution No. 2023-08-03: Award of Conservation Trust Fund monies to Town of Hot Sulphur Springs for tree removal at Pioneer Park

The Board approved special use permit renewals for a gravel pit and cannabis cultivation, and amended a transit permit for the Town of Winter Park. They also approved several subdivision exemptions and human services contracts.

• Approved Winter Park Lift Transit Operations Special Use Permit Amendment (2-1)
• Approved Flintstone Gravel Pit, Inc. Special Use Permit Renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Great Divide Lettuce Colony Inc. Cannabis Cultivation Special Use Permit renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Tabernash Highlands and Aspen View Subdivision Exemptions (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Insurance Plan Recommendations from HUB International (unanimous)
• Approved TANF Contracts with Mountain Family Center and Rural Health Network (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Final Plat for Alpine Acres Subdivision lots 78 and 79 (unanimous)
• Approved Conservation Trust Fund monies for tree removal at Pioneer Park in Hot Sulphur Springs (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several proposed changes to the Unincorporated Grand County zoning code. These updates include modifications to signage requirements, private camping rules, yard regulations, and short-term rental enforcement.

• Amendments to remove signage requirements for Special Use Permits
• Simplification of language regarding Private Camping
• Addition of structure size language to Supplementary Yard Regulations
• Clarification of Short Term Rental appeal timeframes and enforcement
• Updates to Mobile Home and Marina definitions

The Planning Commission approved several amendments to zoning regulations, including rules for private camping and accessory structures. It also recommended updates to short-term rental enforcement and definitions for marinas and mobile homes.

• Recommended maintaining signage for new Special Use Permits and first renewals (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Section 11.8 to clarify private camping language and definitions (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Section 14.2(5) limiting accessory structures in rear yard setbacks to 120 square feet or less (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Section 14.7(13)(b) & (c) regarding short-term rental administrative penalties and appeal timeframes (Unanimous)
• Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business including approvals of minutes, payments, and contracts, plus a budget workshop for several departments. They will also consider a resolution waiving building permit fees for a Colorado River project and may discuss fire restrictions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major public hearings or rezonings.

• Resolution 2023-08-01 waiving building permit fees for the Colorado River Headwaters Connectivity Project diversion structure
• Acord Asphalt Contract Amendment 2
• Patagonia Health Sales Agreement Payment Deferral Amendment
• Stillwater Tech / Black Bear Apartments Compliance Reporting Service Agreement
• Town of Hot Sulphur Springs Conservation Trust Fund Application

The Board of Commissioners approved a final plat for the Osprey Subdivision and granted $9,750 to the Town of Hot Sulphur Springs Conservation Trust Fund. The board also authorized several travel requests, contract amendments, and a building permit fee waiver for the Colorado River Headwaters Connectivity Project.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-2-225 for amended final plat of Parcel II, Osprey Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved $9,750 for Town of Hot Sulphur Springs Conservation Trust Fund Application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-08-01 waiving building permit fees for Colorado River Headwaters Connectivity Project (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 2 to Acord Asphalt Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to Patagonia Health Sales Agreement Payment Deferral Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to Mountain Top Concrete LLC Contract
• Approved 2023 Board of Equalization Arbitrator List (unanimous)
• Approved grant application for Emily-Warner Automated weather observation system relocation (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Equalization, will hold a special meeting to decide property tax appeal resolutions. No public comment will be taken, and no additional evidence will be heard, per statute. The meeting is procedural in nature, focused solely on appeal decisions.

• Board of Equalization appeals decision resolutions
• No public comment or additional evidence allowed
• Special meeting held in person and via Webex

The Board of Commissioners held a single-agenda item meeting for the Board of Equalization. The board unanimously approved 116 separate Referee recommendations regarding various property schedules.

• Approved Referee’s recommendations 2023-BOE-1 through 2023-BOE-116 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, payments, and contracts, and to hold a public hearing on the Byers Peak Ranch Metropolitan Districts 1-7, continued from July 18. The board will also discuss budget overviews for several departments and consider executive sessions for negotiations and property matters.

• Public hearing on Byers Peak Ranch Metropolitan Districts 1-7 (continued)
• Resolution 2023-07-11 to waive personnel manual section to rehire Sara
• Contract amendments: United Companies, Emily-Warner AWOS relocation, Electronic Health Record
• Amended final plat for Reilly Subdivision tracts
• Budget overview workshop for Sheriff's Office, Community Development, IT

The Board of Commissioners approved the application for Byers Peak Ranch Metropolitan Districts 1-7 with conditions. Other actions included approving a settlement agreement with Acord and a fee waiver for Northern Water.

• Approved Metropolitan Districts 1-7 for Byers Peak Ranch with conditions (2-1)
• Approved settlement agreement and mutual release with Acord (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Northern Water control building (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 2 to Acord Asphalt Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Grant application for Emily-Warner Automated weather observation system relocation (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Final Plat of Tracts in the Reilly Subdivision Exemption (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-7-11 to rehire SROSENE (unanimous)
• Approved four Road & Bridge Out-of-State Travel Requests (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved several amended final plats for local subdivisions and renewed a special use permit for Elmore Inc. The board also denied an appeal regarding county health insurance and approved the 2024 Budget Preparation Letter.

• Approved amended final plat for Lot 4-24, Fairways at Pole Creek Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved fourth amended final plat of Units 6 and 7, The Harbor (unanimous)
• Denied appeal of the County Health Insurance (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Budget Preparation Letter (unanimous)
• Approved Elmore Inc. Heavy Equipment Storage Special Use Permit Renewal (unanimous)
• Approved exception for site disturbance by Mulligan Estates, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved amended final plat of Lots 1 & 2, Cairns Shadow Mountain Subdivision (unanimous)
• Tabled Mulligan Estates Final Plat hearing

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop on metropolitan districts. The agenda contains no specific action items, only the workshop itself, so this appears to be a discussion or informational session.

• Workshop on metropolitan districts

The Board of County Commissioners approved the Red Hawk Ranch Sketch Plan and appointed members to the Fair Board and Tourism Board. They also authorized out-of-state travel for the Sheriff and a canine trainer and adopted a website privacy policy.

• Approved Red Hawk Ranch Sketch Plan (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Bailey Palmer to the Fair Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Joanna Whitemarsh to Grand County Tourism Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 20203-07-03 adopting website privacy policy and legal information (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Sheriff (Florida) and Canine Trainer (Utah) (unanimous)
• Approved Liquor License and Special Events Permit for Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Equalization Referee Recommendations (unanimous)
• Continued Public Hearing on Service Plan for Byers Peak Ranch Metropolitan Districts 1-7 to August 1, 2023 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approval of minutes, weekly payments, and departmental contracts. They will also hold public hearings on a special events liquor license and a service plan for Byers Peak Ranch Metropolitan Districts, which will be continued to August 1. A key discussion item is the final draft resolution for the Open Lands, Rivers and Trails ballot initiative, which could have significant implications for county land use and conservation.

• Public Hearing: Leave No Trace Center of Outdoor Ethics Special Events Liquor License Permit
• Public Hearing: Byers Peak Ranch Metropolitan Districts 1-7 Service Plan (continued to Aug 1)
• Red Hawk Ranch Sketch Plan
• Open Lands, Rivers and Trails Ballot Initiative – Final Draft Resolution Review
• Resolution No. 2023-07-03: Website Privacy Policy and Legal Information

The Board of County Commissioners approved the Red Hawk Ranch Sketch Plan and appointed members to the Fair Board and Tourism Board. They also adopted a website privacy policy and approved travel requests for the Sheriff and a canine trainer.

• Approved Red Hawk Ranch Sketch Plan (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Bailey Palmer to the Fair Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Joanna Whitemarsh to the Grand County Tourism Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20203-07-03 regarding website privacy policy and legal information (unanimous)
• Approved Liquor License and Special Events Permit for Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Sheriff (Florida) and Canine Trainer (Utah) (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Equalization Referee Recommendations (unanimous)
• Continued Public Hearing on Service Plan for Byers Peak Ranch Metropolitan Districts 1-7 to August 1, 2023 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider multiple applications for amended final plats and sketch plans. These items include developments in the Cairns Shadow Mountain, Peters Phase II, Reilly, Mulligan Estates, and Red Hawk Ranch subdivisions.

• Amended Final Plat for Cairns Shadow Mountain Subdivision at 12710 US HWY 34
• Sketch Plan for Peters Phase II Subdivision involving approximately 48.67 acres
• Amended Final Plat for Reilly Subdivision Exemption, Reception at 2098 GCR 491
• Sketch Plan for Mulligan Estates at 997 GCR 830
• Sketch Plan for Red Hawk Ranch Subdivision involving multiple parcels totaling over 95 acres

The Planning Commission recommended approval for three amended final plats and subdivision exemptions. The board also tabled a decision regarding whether the commission chair should serve as a voting member or only as a tie-breaker.

• Recommended approval of Amended Final Plat for Lots 1-2, Block 1 Amended Cairns Shadow Mountain Subdivision
• Recommended approval of Peters Phase II Subdivision Exemption sketch plan
• Recommended approval of Amended Final Plat for Kawuneeche Ranch (Reilly Subdivision Exemption)
• Tabled decision on chair voting policy until August meeting

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved a U.S. Forest Service Land Use Agreement and a counseling services contract. They also authorized staff to proceed with the 1908 Act Amended election for Secure Rural Schools Payment. A resolution was passed to change the recording office's midday hours.

• Approved U.S. Forest Service Land Use Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Star Counseling CORE Services Contract for up to $5,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Hydrotek Corporation Amendment # 1 for Silver Spruce Apartments, Building 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-07-02 to close the recording office between noon and 1:00 P.M. (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to continue with 1908 Act Amended election of the Secure Rural Schools Payment (unanimous)
• Approved Web Site Privacy Policy (unanimous)
• Approved publication of the Semi-Annual Report of Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers and wire payments for Grand County, Department of Human Services, and Grand County Housing Authority (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 5, 2023, covering routine approvals, departmental updates, and several land-use items. Key actions include a continued discussion on an airport ground lease rate increase, approval of a conservation trust fund award for snow removal on Rollins Pass Road, and authorization for a Baby Café license. The board will also review sketch plans for Hideaway Townhomes and Divide Apartments, and amended final plats for Fairways at Pole Creek and The Harbor.

• Resolution 2023-06-14: Award Conservation Trust Fund monies to Town of Winter Park for Rollins Pass Road / GCR 80 snow removal
• Resolution 2023-06-15: Authorize Grand County Public Health to seek licensing for a Baby Café
• Airport Ground Lease Rate Increase (continued from June 27, 2023)
• Hideaway Townhomes Sketch Plan
• Fairways at Pole Creek, Lot 4-24 Amended Final Plat; The Harbor 4th Amended Final Plat, Unit 6 and 7

The Board of Commissioners approved several land use resolutions and final plats, including the Sterling Point Phase 1 Subdivision. They authorized a baby café license for Public Health and approved conservation funds for Winter Park snow removal. The Divide Apartments Sketch Plan was denied.

• Approved vouchers and wire payments for Grand County, Human Services, and Housing Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved Ground Lease at McElroy Number 27 for Hanger One LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved County Clerk’s Recording department closure from 12 to 1 pm until staff is trained (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-7-1 for Sterling Point Phase 1 Subdivision bond requirement (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-6-18 for Finnegan Subdivision amended final plat (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-6-17 for Scanloch Subdivision amended final plat (Unanimous)
• Approved conservation trust funds for Town of Winter Park Rollins Pass Road snow removal (Unanimous)
• Denied Divide Apartments Sketch Plan (2-1)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, departmental contracts, and several public hearings. Key items include a public hearing on renewing a special use permit for a concrete batch plant at Byers Peak, a proposed airport ground lease rate increase, and discussions on ballot initiatives for open lands and tourism. The board will also consider a processed materials agreement with the Town of Kremmling and various contracts and licenses.

• Public Hearing: Byers Peak Special Use Permit Renewal (Concrete Batch Plant)
• Airport Ground Lease Rate Increase
• Processed Materials Agreement with Town of Kremmling
• J. Waller / Discount Liquor License Renewal
• Open Lands, Rivers and Trails Ballot Initiative

The Board of County Commissioners approved a one-year Special Use Permit for Cornerstone Holdings and opened the 2023 County Board of Equalization hearings. The board also authorized several service contracts and funding for the Baby Cafe.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Cornerstone Holdings expiring July 13, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-06-13 opening 2023 County Board of Equalization hearings (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200 funding for Baby Cafe (unanimous)
• Approved RUD Exemption Sketch Plan with Right to Farm note (unanimous)
• Approved Services Contract between Inn at Silver Creek and Board of County Commissioners for GC Emergency Management (unanimous)
• Approved J.R. Waller d/b/a Discount Liquor License Renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Juvenile Services Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-06-12 designating signatories for Collaborative Management Program MOU (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes, payments, and departmental contracts. They will also consider several consent agenda resolutions, including a wildfire protection plan and personnel manual amendments, and hold a public hearing on the La Hockeyenda Subdivision final plat. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on GCR 22.

• La Hockeyenda Subdivision Exemption, Final Plat
• Resolution 2023-06-11: 2023 Community Wildfire Protection Plan
• Resolution 2023-06-08: EMS Standby Ambulance Fee Waiver Policy
• Rozaklis Water Rights Contract
• Trail Ridge Marina Liquor License Renewal

The Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions including updates to the personnel manual and a standby ambulance fee waiver policy. The board also approved a subdivision exemption in Granby and various service contracts. Staff were directed to develop an ad campaign for a potential Open Lands, Rivers, and Trails ballot.

• Approved amendments to Grand County Personnel Manual (unanimous)
• Approved Grand County EMS Standby Ambulance Fee Waiver Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Grand County Communications Policy (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Grand County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of La Hockeyenda Subdivision Exemption at 2600 US HWY 40, Granby (unanimous)
• Approved Rozaklis Water Rights Services Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Trail Ridge Marina Liquor License Renewal (unanimous)
• Approved U.S. Forest Service Noxious Weed Spraying Contract Modification (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review multiple applications including amended final plats and sketch plans for residential developments. The agenda also includes a service plan for the Byers Peak Ranch Metropolitan District Nos. 1-7.

• Amended Final Plat for Fairways at Pole Creek Lot 4-24
• Fourth Amended Final Plat for The Harbor Unit 6 and 7
• Mulligan Estates- Sketch Plan at 997 GCR 830
• The Hideaway Townhomes – Sketch Plan at Winter Park Ranch
• Byers Peak Ranch Metropolitan District Nos. 1-7 Service Plan

The Planning Commission approved two amended final plats and recommended approval for the Mulligan Estates sketch plan. The decisions involve relocating a building envelope, combining subdivision units, and dividing a parcel for a duplex building.

• Recommended approval of Amended Final Plat for Fairways at Pole Creek Lot 4-24
• Approved Fourth Amended Final Plat for The Harbor Unit 6 and 7
• Recommended approval of Mulligan Estates sketch plan with 14 conditions
• Approved minutes from April 12 and May 10 meetings

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners adopted the Grand County Community Wildfire Protection Plan and an amended Emergency Operations Plan. They also approved several land plat exemptions and updated the county personnel manual's alcohol and drug policy.

• Adopted Grand County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (unanimous)
• Approved amended Emergency Operations Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Personnel Manual Section 6.25 Alcohol and Drug Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Medical Services Fee Waiver Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat exemptions for Aspen View and Tabernash Highlands Subdivisions (unanimous)
• Approved affordable housing transfer fee exemptions for four units at Coyote Creek at Winter Park; denied one (unanimous)
• Appointed Elizabeth Brumm and Dave Huber to the Grand County Tourism Board (unanimous)
• Directed EMS Chief to move forward with Stations 1 and 2 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting June 6, 2023, to decide on contracts, resolutions, and land-use items. They will consider a continued sketch plan for Red Hawk Ranch and an amended final plat for Finnigan Subdivision, plus a sheriff's recommendation on the county animal shelter. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, payments, and departmental contracts.

• Red Hawk Ranch Sketch Plan (continued from May 2, 2023)
• Amended Final Plat of Lots 1, 2 and 3 – Finnigan Subdivision (continued from May 2)
• Grand County Animal Shelter – Grand County Sheriff Recommendation
• Resolution 2023-05-11: Waiving building permit fees for restoration of historic structure at 725 Lake Avenue, Grand Lake
• Resolution 2023-05-12: Waiving facility use fees for Flying Heels Arena 2023 rodeo events

The Board approved several final plats for Grand View Park and Adams First Addition. They authorized multiple service contracts for human services and housing, and waived fees for a historic restoration and rodeo events.

• Approved Resolution 2023-5-14 for Grand View Park final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-5-15 for Adams First Addition final plat (unanimous)
• Approved United Companies Asphalt Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Parallel Counseling, Mountain Family Center, and Summit Play Therapy contracts (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 sale of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families to Larimer County
• Denied Coyote Creek Exemption Application for Lot 21, Unit 9 (unanimous)
• Waived building permit fees for 725 Lake Avenue historic restoration (unanimous)
• Tabled Red Hawk Ranch Sketch Plan hearing

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of administrative and policy items. Key topics include a potential ballot initiative for the Tourism Board, results of an open lands polling process, and a discussion on property valuation appeal referee rates. The agenda also includes routine approvals, contracts, and a liquor license renewal.

• General Motors Lease Purchase Agreement for Sheriff's Office
• United Companies Asphalt Contract and Ground Engineering Road Resurface Proposal
• Silver Spruce Apartments Rent Increase
• Red Dog Saloon, LLC Liquor License Renewal
• CWCB Water Plan Grant for Grand County Stream Management Plan Phase 2

The Board approved several special use permit renewals for Verizon Wireless sites and amended the Grand County Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. The Housing Authority approved a rent increase for Silver Spruce Apartments. The Board also approved multiple grants and a liquor license for Red Dog Saloon, LLC.

• Approved amendment and re-adoption of Grand County Zoning and Subdivision Regulations (unanimous)
• Renewed Verizon Wireless special use permits for Fraser, Mount Bross, and North Cottonwood/Jasper sites
• Approved Silver Spruce Apartments rent increase (unanimous)
• Approved Red Dog Saloon, LLC Liquor License (unanimous)
• Approved CWCB Technical Assistance Grant and Water Plan Grant for Stream Management Plan Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved General Motors Lease Purchase Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Flying Heels Arena Association rodeos (2-0, 1 recused)
• Approved US Forest Service Cooperative Law Enforcement Modification (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to subdivision and zoning regulations, and will also discuss a sketch plan for the La Hockeyenda Subdivision exemption. The board will consider various contracts, including an asphalt contract for Road and Bridge, a patrol boat MOU for the Sheriff's Office, and several contract amendments. Consent agenda items include waiving facility use fees for two events and approving spring 2023 Open Lands, Rivers and Trails grant awards.

• Public hearing on Subdivision Regulation Amendments (Section 5.5 (2)) and Zoning Regulation Amendments (Section 13.1 (2E))
• La Hockeyenda Subdivision Exemption, Sketch Plan
• United Companies Asphalt Contract for Grand County Road and Bridge
• Colorado River District Patrol Boat Memorandum of Understanding
• Resolution 2023-05-07: Approving Spring 2023 Grant Awards of Open Lands, Rivers and Trails Funds

The Board of Commissioners approved amendments to Subdivision Regulation Section 5.5 (2) and Zoning Regulation Section 13.1 (2E). The board also approved several agency contracts, vehicle replacements for the Sheriff's office, and various fee waivers.

• Approved Subdivision Regulation Amendments (Section 5.5 (2)) and Zoning Regulation Amendments (Section 13.1 (2E)) (unanimous)
• Approved Request for Vehicle Replacement by the Sheriff’s office (unanimous)
• Approved La Hockeyenda Subdivision Exemption, Sketch Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-05-08 waiving purchase option for lots in Pine Aire Addition to Hot Sulphur Springs (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-05-07 for Spring 2023 Open Lands, Rivers and Trails grant awards (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions 2023-05-05 and 2023-05-06 waiving CSU Extension Hall facility use fees (unanimous)
• Approved Colorado Department of Human Services Jail-Based Behavioral Health Services Contract Amendment No. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Division of Youth Services Contract Amendment No. 2 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing applications for an amended final plat in Scanloch Subdivision and a subdivision exemption sketch plan for Wildberry Lane. Several other items, including The Hideaway Townhomes and The Divide Apartments, were pulled from the agenda.

• Amended Final Plat of Lot 3 through 11, Block 12, Scanloch Subdivision at 170 and 300 GCR 4052
• RUD Subdivision Exemption – Sketch Plan for 882 GCR 519 (Wildberry Lane)
• Pulled item: The Hideaway Townhomes – Sketch Plan at Winter Park Ranch
• Pulled item: The Divide Apartments – Sketch Plan at Coyote Creek at Winter Park
• Pulled item: Byers Peak Ranch Metropolitan District Nos. 1-7 Service Plan

The Commission approved an amended final plat for the Scanloch subdivision to combine specific lots. It also recommended approval of a three-lot subdivision exemption for the RUD project, subject to specific conditions and a dark sky lighting requirement.

• Approved Amended Final Plat for Scanloch to combine Lot 3 and portions of Lots 4-11
• Recommended approval of RUD Subdivision Exemption sketch plan for three lots on 44.18 acres
• Added 'dark sky' compliant lighting requirement to RUD Subdivision Exemption conditions
• Postponed approval of April 12 meeting minutes to June 14, 2023

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including road and bridge contracts, a housing contract, plat approvals, a special events permit, and a resolution waiving EMS fees for certain fairgrounds events. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, payments, and reports, plus an executive session for legal advice on Red Hawk Ranch Agreements.

• United Companies Asphalt Contract
• Mountaintop Concrete LLC Grand Living Senior Homes Contract
• Resolution 2023-05-01 waiving EMS standby fees for certain events at Kremmling Fairgrounds
• 2nd Amended Final Plat, Grand View Park Lots 9 & 10
• Public Hearing – Winter Park Horseman’s Association Special Events Permit

The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure contracts, including asphalt and concrete work, and authorized the release of National Forest Reserve funds to school districts. They also approved two amended final plats and various facility fee waivers.

• Approved vouchers and wire payments for Grand County, Dept of Human Services, and Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Ground Lease Transfer and Commercial Amendment for Hangar D OKC Investments (unanimous)
• Approved United Companies Asphalt Contract (unanimous)
• Approved $9,500 Mountaintop Concrete LLC Grand Living Senior Homes Contract (unanimous)
• Approved release of National Forest Reserve Apportionment to local school districts
• Approved Resolution 2023-5-4 regarding Colorado River Cooperative agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-05-01 waiving EMS standby fees for certain Kremmling Fairgrounds events (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-05-02 appointing a member to the Grand County Library District Board of Trustees (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, weekly payments, and liquor license renewals. They will also hold public hearings and workshops on land-use items, including an amended final plat for Finnigan Subdivision, a sketch plan for Red Hawk Ranch, and a special event permit for Fraser Valley Elementary School. Two executive sessions are scheduled for negotiations and legal advice.

• Amended Final Plat of Lots 1, 2 and 3 – Finnigan Subdivision
• Red Hawk Ranch Sketch Plan
• Public Hearing – Fraser Valley Elementary School Parent Advisory Committee Special Event Permit
• Liquor license renewals: Drowsy Water Ranch, Tabernash Tavern
• Executive session re: CR 522 negotiations

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved routine items including minutes, finance, liquor licenses for Drowsy Water Ranch and Tabernash Tavern, a child fatality prevention contract, a road-paving evaluation contract, and a library board appointment. Two community development items were continued. The board also held two executive sessions for negotiations and legal advice.

• Approved minutes of April 18 and April 25, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved finance item (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Drowsy Water Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Tabernash Tavern (unanimous)
• Approved Child Fatality Prevention Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Larimer County Child Care Assistance Program Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $? road-paving evaluation contract with Quality Paving for County Road 22 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jen Goertz to Grand County Library District Board (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, departmental contracts, and several land-use items. The board will consider recommendations for the Open Lands, Rivers and Trails spring grant cycle, a sketch plan for the Northern Slope Subdivision, and an amended final plat for Grand Country Village. Consent agenda items include appointments to the tourism board and waiving building permit fees for the Town of Kremmling Pavilion.

• Open Lands, Rivers and Trails – Spring Grant Cycle Recommendations
• Northern Slope Subdivision, Sketch Plan
• Amended Final Plat of Lots 1 & 2, Grand Country Village
• Resolution 2023-04-09: Waiving building permit fees for Town of Kremmling Pavilion
• Resolution 2023-04-08: Approving appointments to Grand County Tourism Board

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved updated zoning regulations and the sketch plan for the Northern Slope Subdivision. Other actions included approving public health funding agreements and waiving building permit fees for the Town of Kremmling Pavilion.

• Approved Resolution No 2023-4-10 amending and readopting Grand County Zoning Regulations (Unanimous)
• Approved Northern Slope Subdivision Sketch Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-04-09 waiving building permit fees for Town of Kremmling Pavilion (Unanimous)
• Approved Amended Final Plat of Lots 1 & 2, Grand Country Village (Unanimous)
• Approved CORE Immunizations Funding Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved CDPHE Tobacco Prevention Task Order and Air Pollution Control Division Purchase Order (Unanimous)
• Approved Spring Grant Cycle Recommendations for Open Lands, Rivers and Trails (Unanimous)
• Continued Grand County Library District Board of Trustees Appointment to next week

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to decide on several items, including a resolution approving Grand County EMS to operate an ambulance service and issuing a license, and a public hearing on zoning regulation amendments covering short-term rentals, floodplain penalties, and a duplicate statement in special use permit mailing requirements. They will also hold a public hearing on renewing a special use permit for a Verizon Wireless facility at Jasper Mountain, and discuss contracts, fee waivers, and appointments. An executive session is scheduled to discuss negotiations regarding CR 522.

• Resolution No. 2023-4-7: Approving Grand County EMS to operate an ambulance service and issuing a license
• Public hearing on zoning amendments: short-term rental regulations (Section 14.7), floodplain penalty changes (Section 21.19), and removing duplicate mailing requirement language (Section 11.3)
• Public hearing: Cellular Inc. dba Verizon Wireless special use permit renewal at Jasper Mountain site
• Contracts: Road & Bridge equipment lease/purchase; Corona Insights contract for Public Health; Greystone Tech Services (DocuSign); Town of Kremmling Pavilion fee waiver request
• Consent agenda: rehire Richard McGraw (waiving personnel manual section), well water testing fee, Middle Park Fair and Rodeo Board appointment

Commissioners updated short-term rental rules, including a $100 per occupant permit fee and a 16-person occupancy cap. The board also approved several land-use resolutions, equipment purchases, and a public health contract.

• Amended short-term rental regulations: $100 per occupant fee and 16-person max occupancy (unanimous)
• Approved $65,000 Corona Insights Contract for Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved equipment lease/purchase for Cat 140-awd and 966k Front End Loader (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-4-7 for Grand County EMS ambulance service license (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-04-04 for environmental health well water testing fee (unanimous)
• Approved Renewal of Verizon Wireless Special Use Permit for Jasper Mountain Site (unanimous; Linke recused)
• Approved Resolution 2023-2-23 removing final plat filing for Red Hawk Ranch Water and Sanitation District (unanimous)
• Approved amended final plats for Lot 4 The Ridge and Lots 48-49 Alpine Acres (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing multiple applications for amended final plats, sketch plans, and a subdivision exemption. These items include developments in Grand Lake, Devils Thumb Road, and unincorporated Grand County.

• Amended Final Plat of Adams 1st Add. Lots 3-6 at 1202 GCR 697
• Amended Final Plat of Grand View Park Lots 9 and 10 at 451 and 473 GCR 4571
• La Hockeyenda Subdivision Exemption at 2600 US HWY 34
• Amended Final Plat, Lots 1-3, Finnigan Subdivision at 1536 GCR 83/Devils Thumb Road
• Sketch Plans for Northern Slope Subdivision and Red Hawk Ranch Subdivision

The Planning Commission recommended approval for three amended final plats to combine lots and one subdivision exemption sketch plan. These actions allow for tax relief, HOA compliance, and the creation of new residential lots.

• Recommended approval of Amended Final Plat for Adams 1st Addition Lots 3-6 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Amended Final Plat for Grand View Park Lots 9 & 10 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of La Hockeyenda Subdivision Exemption Sketch Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 9, 2022, February 8, 2023, and March 8, 2023 (Unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, departmental contracts, and several discussion items. Key topics include a comment letter on a federal gray wolf reintroduction proposal, a potential increase in detention bed capacity, and a workshop on a tourism board ballot initiative.

• Comment letter on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service draft rule for gray wolf reintroduction in Colorado
• Discussion on potential detention bed capacity increase
• Jail-Based Behavioral Health Services Contract Amendment
• Water Testing Fee Proposal
• Public Hearing for Middle Park Fair & Rodeo Special Events Permit

The Board of Commissioners approved several administrative items, including a final plat for the Pine Beach Subdivision and a liquor permit for the Middle Park Fair & Rodeo. They also authorized sub-grantee agreements for youth detention and behavioral health services.

• Approved amended final plat of Lots 9 and 10, Block 4, Pine Beach Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Middle Park Fair & Rodeo special events liquor permit for specific June and July dates (unanimous)
• Approved Colorado Youth Detention Continuum sub-grantee agreements for 14th Judicial District and Moffat County (unanimous)
• Approved CDOT Pavement Grant for Grand County Airports (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of David Buckley to the Middle Park Fair Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-04-01 to include secure transportation services license and permit fees (unanimous)
• Approved Central Electric Services Contract and Water Testing Fee Proposal (unanimous)
• Approved Jail-Based Behavioral Health Services Contract Amendment (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to handle routine finance approvals, discuss departmental contracts, and review potential polling questions for an Open Lands, Rivers and Trails ballot initiative. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Webex.

• Approval of weekly payments
• Grand County Housing Authority Board, Hydrotek Silver Spruce Contract
• Review of Open Lands, Rivers and Trails potential ballot initiative polling questions

The Board approved vouchers and wire payments for Grand County, the Department of Human Services, and the Grand County Housing Authority. Sitting as the Housing Authority Board, the commissioners also approved the Hydrotek Silver Spruce Contract. An open hearing was held regarding potential ballot initiative polling questions for Open Lands, Rivers and Trails.

• Approved vouchers and wire payments for Grand County, Department of Human Services, and Grand County Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Hydrotek Silver Spruce Contract (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will approve weekly payments and review several departmental contracts, including a services agreement with Flock Group and equipment financing with US Bank. The agenda includes a public hearing for a Granby Rotary special events permit and an update from the East Grand Fire Protection District. No consent agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Grand County Sheriff’s Office Flock Group Services Agreement
• Grand County Road & Bridge US Bank Equipment Financing
• Public Hearing for Granby Rotary Special Events Permit
• Water Protection Wildfire Ready Watersheds Grant Request
• East Grand Fire Protection District End-of-the-Year Report

The Board of County Commissioners approved several service agreements, including digital archiving and wildfire grant requests. They also authorized payments for the East Grand School land and a special events permit for Granby Rotary.

• Approved Flock Group Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved US Bank Equipment Financing agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2302-3-6 payment in lieu of East Grand School land (unanimous)
• Approved ArcaSearch Digital Archiving Services Proposals #02272023P1V1 and #09102021P1V2
• Approved Application for a Wildfire Ready Watersheds Grant Request
• Authorized Department of Housing Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized Granby Rotary Special Events Permit at Flying Heels Arena (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers and wire payments for Grand County, Department of Human Services, and Housing Authority (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider several resolutions, including waiving building permit fees for a Habitat for Humanity project, approving financial support for Thompson Road improvements, and renewing a special use permit for Peak Materials. They will also hear updates on public health vaccines and water protection, and review departmental contracts and the consent agenda.

• Resolution 2023-02-20: Waiving building permit fees for Habitat for Humanity project at 220 Nevava, Hot Sulphur Springs
• Resolution 2023-03-03: Approving use of Flying Heels Rodeo Arena by Rotary Club of Granby for liquor and concession sales
• Resolution 2023-03-04: Authorizing financial support to Town of Granby for Thompson Road improvements
• Resolution 2022-11: Special use permit for Estates at the Bluff Manufactured Housing Community LLC mobile home park
• Resolution 2023-3: Renewal of Peak Materials special use permit

The Board of County Commissioners approved several real estate transactions, including a land exchange and a right-of-way agreement. The board also authorized the purchase of a vehicle and approved a request for a public hearing.

• Approved land exchange with the State of Colorado (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way agreement for the State of Colorado (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a 2023 Ford F-150 (unanimous)
• Approved land use agreement with the State of Colorado (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way agreement for the State of Colorado (unanimous)
• Approved request for a public hearing regarding a zoning or land use matter (unanimous)
• Approved request to purchase a vehicle for the Grand County Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved request for a public hearing regarding a land use application (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, payments, and contracts, and to hold a public hearing on the renewal of a special use permit for Peak Materials. They will also discuss several items, including a letter opposing HB23-1101, opioid settlement participation, and a request from the Town of Granby for pavement work on Thompson Road.

• Resolution 2023-03-01: Waiving building permit fees to relocate a cabin at Drowsy Water Ranch
• Resolution 2023-03-02: Approving liquor sales at Kremmling Fairgrounds and Flying Heels Arena for certain events
• Public hearing on Peak Materials Special Use Permit Renewal
• Discussion of letter opposing HB23-1101 to Speaker Julie McCluskie
• Town of Granby Thompson Road pavement request

The Board approved a special use permit renewal for Peak Materials with new air quality monitoring requirements. Additionally, the Board authorized $100,000 for the Town of Granby to repair Thompson Road and approved a $3 million funding request to Congressman Neguse.

• Approved Peak Materials Special Use Permit Renewal through May 3, 2025, with VOC monitoring requirements (unanimous)
• Authorized $100,000 for Thompson Road Pavement project (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000,000 Community Project Funding request to Congressman Neguse (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a water truck (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement #2 with Colorado Department of Early Childhood for $41,263 (unanimous)
• Approved Rotary Club of Granby beer and wine concessions for 2023 rodeos (unanimous)
• Waived building permit fees to relocate a cabin at Drowsy Water Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved liquor sales for certain events at Kremmling Fairgrounds and Flying Heels Arena (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several zoning and subdivision regulation amendments. Key items include changes to short-term rental rules, removal of a duplicate statement in special use permit mailing requirements, floodplain regulation penalties, and new affordable housing incentives and accessory dwelling unit regulations.

• Zoning regulation amendments for short-term rentals in unincorporated Grand County
• Removal of duplicate statement in mailing requirements for Special Use Permits
• Amendments to floodplain regulation penalties to comply with state statute
• Amendments to Subdivision Regulations regarding Affordable Housing Incentives
• Amendments to Zoning Regulations regarding Accessory Dwelling Units

The Planning Commission recommended several zoning amendments, including increasing short-term rental fees and tying occupancy to septic system capacity. The commission also recommended updates to special use permit mailing requirements and floodplain regulation penalties. Discussion on affordable housing incentives was deferred to a future meeting.

• Recommended increasing short-term rental per person occupancy fee from $25 to $100
• Recommended limiting short-term rental occupancy to the design capacity of the Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) plus two additional occupants
• Recommended exempting backcountry huts from short-term rental permitting
• Recommended removing redundant public hearing notice language from Section 11.3 Special Use Permit Review Procedure
• Recommended amending Section 21.9 Floodplain Regulation penalties to comply with state statute
• Tabled affordable housing incentives for further discussion at a future meeting

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on requests for letters of support for non-county Congressionally Directed Spending applications. This is a specific agenda item, not a general business meeting.

• Non-County Congressionally Directed Spending Applications – Requests for Letters of Support

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved three final plats for land development and several service contracts, including a $173,877 Dispatch Aviat contract. They also authorized the Middle Park Fair and Rodeo to use county fairgrounds and the Flying Heels Arena for events and liquor sales.

• Approved Dispatch Aviat Contract for $173,877.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-2-18 for Aspen Pine Estates Lot 4 final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-2-19 for Tabernash Block 9 Lot 6 and 7 final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-7-14 for Ridge Point Condominiums final plat (unanimous)
• Approved building fee waiver for Drowsy Water Ranch cabin rebuild (2-1)
• Authorized Middle Park Fair and Rodeo use of fairgrounds and Flying Heels Arena (unanimous)
• Approved Fountainhead Consulting contract not to exceed $25,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved HB23-1139 Letter of Support for Category II-A status (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will review routine approvals and discuss several notable items, including an opioid settlement update, airport ground lease amendments, a ballot discussion on open lands and trails, and a proposed delegation of authority from the Air Pollution Control Division. The agenda also includes a request for a fee waiver from Habitat for Humanity and a preliminary plat review for Red Hawk Ranch.

• Opioid Settlement Update
• 20V FBO Grand River Aviation Ground Lease Amendment
• 20V Hangar C Elliott Ground Lease Amendment
• Habitat for Humanity Fee Waiver Request for 220 Nevava, Hot Sulphur Springs
• Red Hawk Ranch Multi-Family Lots I and II Extension Request Overview

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $2 million funding application for EMS Station 1 and authorized $46,037 for Black Bear Lodge work. They also approved several ground lease amendments for county airports and a liquor license change for Colorado Adventure Park, LLC.

• Approved $2 million Senate Appropriation Request for EMS Station 1 (unanimous)
• Approved $46,037 disbursement to Housing Authority for Black Bear Lodge work (unanimous)
• Approved 20V FBO Grand River Aviation and 20V Hangar C Elliott ground lease amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Colorado Adventure Park, LLC liquor license and manager change (unanimous)
• Approved Northern Water Security, Surveillance, and Law Enforcement IGA Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Habitat for Humanity fee waiver for 220 Nevava, Hot Sulphur Springs (unanimous)
• Approved up to $10,000 for Team Rubicon (unanimous)
• Removed Final Plat requirement from original Red Hawk Service Plan (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board approved several resolutions regarding subdivision extensions, special use permits, and a wastewater variance. They also authorized the acquisition of a property in Grand Lake and approved various departmental grants and budget requests.

• Approved acquisition of 12255 U.S. HWY 34, Grand Lake (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for boat storage at Osprey Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year sketch plan extension for Continental Divide Vistas (Unanimous)
• Approved wastewater treatment system variance for Highland Heights Lot 11 (Unanimous)
• Denied Amended Final Plat for Winter Park Highlands Unit 1, Lot 44 and Tract 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 supplemental budget for Office of Emergency Management (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,500 grant for Clerk & Recorder security and locks (Unanimous)
• Approved Conservation Trust Fund award for Kremmling Town Square Pavilion (Unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will consider several real estate transactions, including the purchase of 129 Byers Avenue in Hot Sulphur Springs and an agreement for Black Bear Apartments. They will also review contracts, personnel requests, and various subdivision plats.

• Resolution 2023-02-04: Authorize closing documents for purchase of 129 Byers Avenue, Hot Sulphur Springs
• Resolution 2023HA-02-05: Approve conveyance/donation agreement and management/tenant plan for Black Bear Apartments
• Resolution 2023-02-06: Approve CDBG project completion report
• Beisel On-Site Wastewater Treatment System approval by Board of Health
• Amended final plats for Alpine Acres, Osprey Subdivision, Aspen Pine Estates, and Tabernash lots

The Board approved several real estate transactions, including the purchase of 129 Byers Avenue and Black Bear Lodge. They authorized $30,000 in Conservation Trust Funds for the Town of Kremmling Pavilion and approved a $394,065 Grand Foundation agreement. Multiple subdivision plat amendments and a water treatment variance were also approved.

• Approved $394,065 Grand Foundation Agreement contingent on legal review (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 from Conservation Trust Funds for Town of Kremmling Pavilion (Unanimous)
• Approved real estate closing for 129 Byers Avenue, Hot Sulphur Springs (Unanimous)
• Approved Black Bear Lodge closing documents and $2,986.60 for closing costs (Unanimous)
• Approved 13 Full Time Allocation for the Clerk and Recorder’s office through 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Beisel On-site Water Treatment System variance request (Unanimous)
• Approved Ridgepoint Condominiums Change In School Fee Amendment Request (Unanimous)
• Approved amended final plats for Alpine Acres, Osprey Subdivision, Aspen Pine Estates, and Tabernash (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will consider six amended final plat applications for subdivisions including Alpine Acres, Osprey, Eitemiller-Evers, Aspen Pine Estates, Tabernash, and Byers Peak Ranch. These are regular business items being decided at the meeting.

• Amended Final Plat of Lots 48 and 49, Block 2, Alpine Acres Subdivision at 153 GCR 5212
• Amended Final Plat of Parcel II, Osprey Subdivision at 12669 US HWY 34
• Amended Final Plat of Lots 8 & 9, Eitemiller-Evers Outright Exemption and Private Utility Vacation at 12669 US HWY 3
• Second Amended Final Plat of Lot 4, Aspen Pine Estates Filing No. 1 at 353 GCR 4911
• Final Plat - Byers Peak Ranch Filing 1, a 123-lot single family subdivision at 300 GCR 721

The Planning Commission recommended approval for five amended final plats to combine lots or adjust building envelopes. It also recommended approval for the Byers Peak Ranch Filing 1 Final Plat, a 123-unit 'micro cottage' subdivision.

• Recommended approval of Amended Final Plat for Lots 48 and 49, Alpine Acres Subdivision (All aye)
• Recommended approval of Amended Final Plat for Parcel II, Osprey Subdivision (All aye)
• Recommended approval of Amended Final Plat for Lots 8 and 9, Eitemiller-Evers Outright Exemption (All aye)
• Recommended approval of Second Amended Final Plat for Lot 4, Aspen Pine Estates Filing No. 1 (All aye)
• Recommended approval of Amended Final Plat for Lots 6 and 7, Block 9, Tabernash (All aye)
• Recommended approval of Byers Peak Ranch Filing 1 Final Plat for 123 units (All aye)
• Elected Shaun Mullahey as Chair and Ryan McNerty as Vice Chair (All aye)

Board of Adjustment

The Grand County Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider two variance requests: an extension of a front yard and water quality setback variance for a property at 86 GCR 6120, and a front yard setback variance for a property at 35 GCR 4911. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Front Yard and Water Quality Setback Variance Extension for 86 GCR 6120 (Scanloch Subdivision, Block 9 Lot 24)
• Front Yard Setback Variance for 35 GCR 4911 (Sun Valley Ranch Subdivision, Lot 27)

The Board of Adjustment approved a one-year extension for a setback variance at Scanloch Subdivision and granted a 15-foot front yard setback variance for a home in Sun Valley Ranch. The board also elected its Chair and Vice Chair.

• Elected Sandra Scanlon as Chair and Shaun Mullahey as Vice Chair (All aye)
• Approved one-year extension of front yard and water quality setback variance for Scanloch Subdivision, Block 9, Lot 24 (All aye)
• Approved 15-foot front yard setback variance for Sun Valley Ranch, Lot 27 (All aye)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, contracts, and public hearings. Key items include a public hearing on a housing rehab program, a discussion on a potential ballot initiative for open lands, and a joint workshop with the Planning Commission on inclusionary zoning and short-term rentals. The agenda is largely administrative, with several contract approvals and updates.

• Resolution 2023-02-01: Collaborative Management MOU with Mountain Family Center as fiscal agent
• Black Bear Apartments management and tenant plans; conveyance and donation of real estate with Grand Foundation
• Public Hearing: Single-Family Owner-Occupied Rehab Program (post-award)
• Joint workshop on inclusionary zoning and short-term rentals
• Trust for Public Land technical assistance grant letter for potential open lands ballot initiative

The Board approved management plans for Black Bear Apartments and a special use permit for Dewey. They also authorized several contracts, grant applications, and a tax roll correction for Capstone Property Group.

• Approved Black Bear Apartments Management and Tenant Plans (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance and donation of Black Bear Apartments to Grand Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved Dewey Special Use Permit Resolution No. 2023-1-20 (unanimous)
• Approved correction of Resolution No. 2022-5-20 regarding Grand County Road 4811 (unanimous)
• Approved Single-Family Owner-occupied Rehab Program Grant (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll correction refund for Capstone Property Group (unanimous)
• Approved OPENGOV contract renewal (unanimous)
• Voted neutral on Milk Creek State Trust Land Stewardship Trust nomination (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, departmental updates, and a workshop on a potential tourism ballot initiative. Key items include approving amended EMS ambulance use fees, a contract for design of EMS stations, and a letter of support for a transportation grant.

• Resolution 2023-01-16 amending EMS ambulance use fees
• D2C Architects agreement for design of Stations 1 & 2
• Resolution 2023-01-18 requesting legislative change to county officer salaries
• Letter of support for CDOT Northwest Transportation Planning Region project grant funding
• Workshop on potential tourism ballot initiative

The Board approved warrants for payment totaling $1,067,957.91 across multiple county funds. Commissioners also issued a formal letter of support to the US Department of Transportation for the 'Connecting Colorado from Craig to Kremmling and Beyond' project on US 40.

• Approved warrants for payment totaling $1,067,957.91
• Approved $319,749.53 in General Fund payments
• Approved $331,713.09 in County Lodging Tax Fund payments
• Approved $330,355.38 in Open Lands and Rivers Fund payments
• Approved $28,640.29 in Emergency Medical Service Fund payments
• Approved $21,264.15 in Road & Bridge Fund payments
• Approved $24,235.93 in Social Services Fund payments
• Approved $8,162.28 in Major Capital Improvements Fund payments

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved several resolutions, including the decline of TANF block grant relief and the designation of representatives to the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments. The board also granted special use permits for Expert Excavation and the Rocky Mountain Hill Climb.

• Approved Warrant Register, Expenditure List, and Vouchers for payment on Jan 18 (Unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Services Contract with PurFoods, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to EMS ambulance use fees updated Jan 13, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved JVS planning committee recommendation (Unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Commissioner Cimino to NACO Legislative Conference (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-01-13 declining FY 2022-23 TANF block grant MOE relief (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-01-14 designating representatives to Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-10-21 special use permit for Expert Excavation (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission has cancelled its January 11, 2023 meeting. No items were discussed or decided.

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving payments, renewing marijuana licenses for IgadI, Ltd., and finalizing the purchase of the Department of Human Services building in Hot Sulphur Springs. They will also consider a resolution to waive personnel rules to hire Sara Rosene and approve an amendment to the Mill Apartments partnership agreement.

• Contract to finalize purchase of Department of Human Services Building at 129 East Byers Ave., Hot Sulphur Springs
• Marijuana license renewals for IgadI, Ltd. at multiple locations including 843 West Agate Ave., Granby and 72399 US Highway 40, Tabernash
• Resolution 2023-01-10 waiving personnel manual sections to employ Sara Rosene
• 2023HA-01-11 approving first amendment to Mill Apartments LLLP agreement
• Open Lands, Rivers, and Trails grant award MOU with Town of Winter Park

The Board approved the purchase of the Department of Human Services building at 129 E Byers Ave for $1.6 million. Other key actions included renewing multiple marijuana business licenses and approving audit engagements for the county and Housing Authority.

• Approved $1.6M purchase of DHS building at 129 E Byers Ave
• Approved seven marijuana business operator licenses for Igadl, Ltd. (unanimous)
• Approved $9,953 boiler maintenance contract with Tolin Mechanical (unanimous)
• Approved audit engagement letters with Hinkle for Grand County and Housing Authority
• Declined Maintenance of Effort Relief of Colorado Works TANF for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Dani Kloepper to Foothills RETAC Emergency Medical and Trauma Council
• Approved 2022 MOU between Town of Winter Park, OLRTC Admin, and County
• Approved Resolution 2023-01-10 to employ Sara Rosene by waiving specific personnel manual sections

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will hold its first 2023 meeting, covering routine business, appointments, contracts, and a public hearing. Key items include a discussion on a secure transport policy, a continued public hearing for the Dewey special use permit, and a proposed amendment to the Mill Apartments partnership agreement. The agenda also includes numerous consent agenda resolutions for board appointments and a marijuana cultivation license amendment.

• Resolution 2022-12-20 amending retail marijuana cultivation license for Great Divide Lettuce Colony, Inc. at 1851 County Rd 60, Unit C, Granby
• Public hearing on Dewey Special Use Permit (continued from Dec. 6, 2022)
• Discussion and proposed approval of First Amendment to Mill Apartments, LLLP agreement
• Jail CCTV upgrade contract amendment with Corvinus Group, LLC
• Lead testing in schools and child care facilities: Phase 2 school sampling and testing

The Board approved a Special Use Permit for boat and marina equipment storage at 9405 US Highway 34. They also approved a time extension for the Mill Apartments development and adopted a new secure transportation services policy. Additionally, the Board passed several resolutions to establish 2023 operational guidelines and personnel appointments.

• Approved Dewey Special Use Permit for boat storage at 9405 US Highway 34 (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to the Mill Apartments LLLP agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-1-9 regarding secure transportation services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-1-2 appointing the County Manager (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-1-6 continuing the County Attorney position (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Latigo Ranch (2-0, 1 recused)
• Approved supplemental budget appropriation for Grand County Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved letters to Colorado General Assembly regarding 2023 legislative priorities (unanimous)