Routt County public meetings in 2024

Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings

The Purchase of Development Rights Citizens' Advisory Board will discuss developing a list of research topics related to program decision-making, such as water resources and appraisals, and consider forming working groups to address those topics. The board will also approve its 2025 meeting schedule, including site visits and executive sessions for project review. New board member Brad Cory was appointed by the Commissioners, and CJ Mucklow and Kimball Crangle were reappointed for three-year terms.

• Approval of 2025 meeting dates, including site visits on June 19-20 and executive sessions on June 25 and July 8
• Discussion of research topics for PDR program, such as water resources and types of appraisals
• Discussion of forming working groups and appointing leaders to address identified topics
• Discussion of appointing non-board members to working groups for research and presentations

Yampa Valley Airport Commission

The commission will discuss updates regarding airport infrastructure, budget, and air service. The meeting includes reports from the marketing and finance committees and a review of manager reports for Steamboat Springs and Yampa Valley Regional airports.

• Airport, capital, and infrastructure updates
• Budget update from Kevin Booth
• Air service update from Janet Fischer and Kevin Booth
• Atlantic Aviation update from Tim Ascher
• Reports from Marketing and Outreach and Finance committees

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

This agenda covers the Routt County Board of Abatement Hearings for November 13, 2024, where a hearing officer will hear property valuation and classification appeals. No specific properties or cases are listed; the agenda is purely procedural.

• No specific property appeals listed; agenda is procedural only

Museum and Heritage Advisory Board

The Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board will review and vote on three grant requests totaling $25,200 for local historical projects. Members will also discuss edits to the Capacity Building Grant application and address expiring board terms, including an open seat for District 3.

• Vote on $5,000 grant to Hahn's Peak Area Historical Society for Schoolhouse Projects 2024
• Vote on $10,200 grant to Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg for Container Repository Project
• Vote on $10,000 grant to Tread of Pioneers Museum for Perry-Mansfield Online Archive Project
• Discuss changes to Capacity Building Grant application and clarifications
• Address expiring term for Wendy Powell (North Routt Area District) and open seat in At-large Commissioner District 3

Yampa Valley Airport Commission

The commission will receive updates on airport infrastructure, budgets, and air services. The body will also hear reports from the marketing and finance committees and determine the agenda for the December 12, 2024, meeting.

• Airport, capital, and infrastructure updates
• Budget update from Stacie Fain
• Air service update from Janet Fischer and Kevin Booth
• Atlantic Aviation update from Tim Ascher
• Reports from Marketing and Outreach and Finance committees

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

The Routt County Board of Abatement Hearings, acting as an independent referee, will hear three property valuation or classification appeals on October 10, 2024. The hearings are open to the public and will be held at the Historic Routt County Courthouse. No discussion of taxes is allowed; only valuation and classification are considered.

• R3254256 SHAW — property valuation abatement hearing at 1:00 PM
• R8173015 MACKINAC HOLDING, LLC — property valuation abatement hearing at 1:20 PM
• O0003518 MAGPIE OPERATING, INC — property valuation abatement hearing at 1:40 PM

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

The Routt County Board of Abatement Hearings will conduct hearings on property valuation and classification appeals for two cases: Byer & Wallace (multiple schedules) and the Fairfield Inn (personal property). The hearing officer, an independent referee, will hear evidence from the Assessor's Office and the petitioners before making a recommendation. No discussion of taxes is allowed during the proceedings.

• Byer & Wallace appeal covering schedules R6552114, R6552115, R6552116, R6552117, R6552118, R6552119
• Fairfield Inn personal property abatement hearing (schedule P7710819)
• All hearings open to the public; remote attendance via Zoom available
• Hearing procedures include swearing in and presentation of evidence by both parties

Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings

The Purchase of Development Rights Citizens' Advisory Board will conduct a Tier II review of PDR Projects 214 and 216. An executive session may be held to discuss potential property transactions. The board may also discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of real property.

• Tier II review of PDR Projects 214 and 216
• Possible executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a) for property discussions

Historic Preservation Board Agendas

The Routt County Historic Preservation Board convened a regular meeting on August 21, 2024, with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed. The agenda focused on procedural items such as a roll call for quorum, approval of prior meeting minutes, and a work session discussing goals tied to the county master plan and historic preservation resolutions. No funding requests, ordinances, or rezoning items were presented for action.

Yampa Valley Airport Commission

The Yampa Valley Airport Commission will approve the April 11, 2024, meeting minutes and receive updates on the BA Group Taxiway B Hangar Project, airport capital projects and budget, air service, and Atlantic Aviation. Committee reports and manager reports will also be presented. No final decisions or votes on substantive items are scheduled.

• BA Group Taxiway B Hangar Project Update
• Budget reporting to YVAC
• Airport/Capital/Infrastructure Update
• Air Service Update
• Atlantic Aviation Update

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

The Board of Equalization is conducting hearings to determine recommendations for property valuations and classifications. An independent hearing officer will review evidence from the Assessor's Office and petitioners.

• Hearing for Byer and Wallace regarding schedules R6552114, R6552115, R6552117, R6552118, and R6552119
• Equalization hearing for 38 personal property accounts
• Equalization hearing regarding possessory interest rate change
• Equalization hearing for Overlook Subdivision value correction

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

The Routt County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on a single property valuation and/or classification appeal filed by the Allen W. Koftinow Trust. The hearing officer will review evidence from the Assessor's Office and the petitioner, then issue a recommendation. No tax discussion is permitted; only valuation and classification are at issue.

• Property valuation appeal by Allen W. Koftinow Trust (parcel R6244801)

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

The Board of Equalization will conduct hearings to determine recommendations for property valuations and classifications. An independent hearing officer will review evidence from the Assessor's Office and petitioners.

• Property valuation hearing for Haystack Peak, LLC (Schedules R0625924-R0625939)
• Property valuation hearing for Prewitt Trust (Schedule R8165254)
• Property valuation hearing for Avis Budget (Schedule R8167994)

Museum and Heritage Advisory Board

The Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board will review a revised Capacity Building Grant Application and consider recommending its adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. They will also receive status updates on previously awarded grants to four historical societies, totaling $66,450. The meeting will set the date for the 2024 fall grant cycle.

• Review and consideration of revised MAHFAB Capacity Building Grant Application for adoption recommendation
• Update on Yampa-Egeria Historical Society's $5,400 museum rehab planning grant (Fall 2023)
• Update on Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg's $4,500 exhibit and archives development project (Spring 2024)
• Update on Hayden Heritage Center's $41,550 matching grant for State Historic Grant (Spring 2024)
• Update on Tread of Pioneers Museum grants: $10,000 for Community House Restoration (Fall 2021) and $5,000 for archival storage (Fall 2022)

Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings

The Citizens’ Advisory Board will conduct reviews for several development rights projects. This includes Tier II projects 213 and 216, as well as Tier I projects 217, 218, and 219. An executive session may be required to discuss property acquisitions or transfers.

• Tier II review of projects 213 and 216
• Tier I review of projects 217, 218, and 219

Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings

The Citizens’ Advisory Board will conduct site visits for project applications 217 through 219. An executive session may be held to discuss property acquisitions, leases, or sales.

• Site visits for project applications 217-219
• Potential executive session regarding property transactions

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

The Board Abatement Hearings will review matters regarding property valuation and classification. An appointed hearing officer will evaluate evidence from the Assessor's Office and petitioners to provide recommendations.

• Abatement hearing for Sage Creek Farms/Tett (R8163765)

Yampa Valley Airport Commission

The commission will receive updates regarding airport capital projects, infrastructure, and budget. The meeting also includes reports on air service status and Atlantic Aviation. Members will discuss the agenda for the August 8, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of April 11, 2024, meeting minutes
• Airport/Capital/Infrastructure/Budget Update
• Air Service Update
• Atlantic Aviation Update

Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings

The Purchase of Development Rights Citizens' Advisory Board will consider recommending approval of Tier II extensions for projects 214 and 215, and will review Tier II documents for projects 198, 199, and 209 to decide whether to recommend approval to the Routt County Board of County Commissioners. The board may also enter executive session to discuss property transactions. The meeting is scheduled for May 29, 2024, at 9:30 am in Steamboat Springs.

• Consideration of Tier II extension requests for projects 214 and 215
• Review and discussion of Tier II documents for project 198
• Review and discussion of Tier II documents for projects 199 and 209
• Upcoming schedule includes BCC public meetings on June 18 and July 16 for Tier II funding approvals

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

The Routt County Board of County Commissioners is holding abatement hearings on May 9, 2024, to consider appeals on property valuations and classifications. An independent hearing officer will hear evidence from the Assessor's Office and petitioners, then make recommendations. The hearings are open to the public and will be held at 136 6th St, Steamboat Springs.

• Hearing for Jeffrey L. Olson MD and Amy Cook-Olson (case R8163977)
• Hearing for Firehouse Holdings LLC (case R8169087)
• Hearing for Airport Meadows LLC (case R8133000)
• Hearing for Poppy Trust (case R8163162)
• Hearing for AMR I, LLC (case R8171349)

Museum and Heritage Advisory Board

The Routt County Museum and Heritage Advisory Board will review applications for spring capacity building grants to recommend funding to the Board of County Commissioners. One application seeks $10,000 through the Tread of Pioneers Museum to purchase the historic Chief Theater, which supports local cultural programming accessible to residents. The board will also consider updates to its grant application form and address administrative items including a member resignation and state website accessibility law.

• Review of spring Capacity Building Grant applications for recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners
• $10,000 grant application by Undiscovered Earth through Tread of Pioneers Museum for the historic Chief Theater purchase
• Grant applications from Hayden Heritage Center and Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg for archives development
• Consideration of updated Capacity Building Grant Application form
• Administrative updates including Michelle Smoker’s resignation and House Bill 21-1110 website accessibility requirements

Yampa Valley Airport Commission

The Yampa Valley Airport Commission is meeting to receive updates on airport and capital projects, budgets, and air service. The agenda includes reports from Steamboat Springs Airport and Yampa Valley Regional Airport, as well as committee reports. The meeting will also discuss agenda items for the June 13, 2024 meeting.

• Airport/Capital/Infrastructure Update from SBS representative
• Airport/Capital/Infrastructure/Budget Update by Kevin Booth
• Air Service Update by Janet Fischer and Kevin Booth
• Atlantic Aviation Update by Tim Ascher
• Discussion of location/format and agenda items for June 13, 2024 meeting

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

The Routt County Board of Abatement Hearings will conduct two property tax abatement hearings on April 11, 2024, at 136 6th St, Steamboat Springs. A hearing officer appointed by the Board of County Commissioners will hear evidence from the Assessor's Office and petitioners regarding property valuation and/or classification; no tax discussion is allowed. The two cases are for Hark M. and Linda B. Casner and the Janet A. Harvey Revocable Living Trust.

• Hearing for property R6778684, Hark M. and Linda B. Casner
• Hearing for property R6206470, Janet A. Harvey Revocable Living Trust
• Hearings open to the public, in person or via Zoom
• Hearing officer acts as independent referee appointed by county commissioners

Historic Preservation Board Agendas

The Routt County Historic Preservation Board is meeting to review two historic designation applications, select a vice chair, and handle administrative updates. The board will also discuss outreach to property owners and accept the resignation of a member.

• Review of Minneapolis Moline Parts & Service application at 108 Walnut St
• Review of Mangione Cabin application at 43590 CR 36
• Selection of a Vice Chair for the board
• Acceptance of Michelle Smoker's resignation
• Discussion of House Bill 21-1110 (Colorado Website Accessibility Law)

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

The Routt County Board of County Commissioners is holding abatement hearings on March 14, 2024, to consider property valuation and/or classification appeals. Two cases are scheduled: one for OPG Anglers Four Hundred Partners LLC and one for Gary A. and Nancy B. Gray. The hearings are conducted by an independent hearing officer, with the Assessor's Office and petitioner presenting evidence. No tax discussions are allowed, only valuation and classification matters.

• Abatement hearing for OPG Anglers Four Hundred Partners LLC (case R8169667)
• Abatement hearing for Gary A. and Nancy B. Gray (case R6771393)
• Hearings held at 136 6th St, Steamboat Springs, Trout Creek Conference Room
• Hearing officer appointed by Board of County Commissioners as independent referee

Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings

The Purchase of Development Rights Citizens Advisory Board is meeting to review and consider a recommendation on an amendment to the Yampa West Conservation Easement, approve the 2023 annual report, discuss 2024 transaction costs, and review project criteria. These items will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action.

• Review of CCALT request to amend Yampa West Conservation Easement
• Approval of 2023 PDR annual report
• Discussion of 2024 project transaction costs and possible cap adjustment per Resolution 96-059 Section 9.2
• Review of PDR project criteria and score sheet updates

Museum and Heritage Advisory Board

The Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board will review the 2023 financial statements and 2024 budget presentations for several local historical organizations. The board will also consider approval of the 2024 Sunshine Resolution regarding agenda posting locations.

• Approval of the 2024 Sunshine Resolution
• Review of Hahns Peak Area Historical Society 2024 budget
• Review of Hayden Heritage Center 2024 budget
• Review of Historic Routt County 2024 budget
• Review of Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg 2024 budget

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

The Board of County Commissioners has appointed a hearing officer to conduct an abatement hearing regarding property valuation or classification. The hearing involves evidence presented by the Assessor's Office and the Petitioner for Area 51B Storage LLC.

• Abatement hearing for Area 51B Storage LLC (R8169382)

Yampa Valley Airport Commission

The Commission is reviewing updates regarding airport capital projects, infrastructure, and air service. Discussions include terminal expansion grants, firefighter staffing requirements for larger aircraft, and hangar development plans.

• $6.5 million grant application for Airport Terminal Expansion Project design
• Proposed staffing of two firefighters and two trucks to meet Index C requirements
• Terminal Area Improvement Project at Steamboat Springs Airport
• $250,000 allocation for utility relocation at Steamboat Springs Airport
• $200,000 CDOT grant for self-serve fuel station

Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings

The Routt County Purchase of Development Rights Citizens' Advisory Board is meeting to approve its 2024 Sunshine Law resolution designating where meeting notices will be posted, and to review an update to the PDR working scoresheet criteria. The meeting is scheduled from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the Attorney's Conference Room in Steamboat Springs.

• Approval of 2024 Sunshine Law resolution for posting meeting notices per C.R.S. 24-6-402
• Review of PDR working scoresheet criteria update

Historic Preservation Board Agendas

The Routt County Historic Preservation Board is meeting to approve minutes and the 2024 Sunshine Resolution, then discuss old business from October 2023, including three listed properties, permit notifications for designated properties, remodeling effects, and potential amendments to Resolution 2003-047. New business includes selecting a Board Chair and Vice-Chair. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no final decisions on specific properties listed.

• Approval of 2024 Sunshine Resolution for agenda posting locations
• Discussion on three properties: FM Light, John Burroughs, and The Peters House
• Permit request notification process for historic designated properties, with Building Department Director Todd Carr
• Amendments review of Resolution 2003-047
• Board Chair and Vice-Chair selection