Parachute public meetings in 2021

Town Council

The Town Council of Parachute is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the 2022 recommended budget and consider a resolution approving the opioid settlement. Routine consent agenda items include approving minutes, reviewing expenditures, and amending the town's fee schedule. The council will also ratify modifications to a marijuana cultivation facility and renew licenses for retail marijuana and liquor establishments.

• Public hearing to consider the 2022 recommended budget
• Resolution No. 2021-23 approving the opioid settlement
• Resolution No. 2021-22 amending the town's schedule of fees
• Ratification of modification for MRW Colorado, LLC cultivation facility at 929 F County Road 215
• License renewal for The Cannabist Castle Supermarket & Dispensary Lounge, LLC at 248 E 1st Street

Town Council

The Town of Parachute Council scheduled a regular meeting for May 20, 2021, which was subsequently cancelled. The agenda included consideration of an emergency ordinance for water use restrictions, multiple municipal code amendments, and a contract to update the town's comprehensive plan. The meeting also featured public hearings on retail marijuana license changes and a presentation by the Garfield County Oil & Gas Liaison.

• Consideration of Ordinance No. 795-2021, an emergency ordinance enacting water use restrictions
• Public hearing on change of ownership for Tokin, Tipi, LLC (retail marijuana store) to Silverpeak Corp.
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 793-2021 amending Title 13 to adopt International Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, Residential, Existing Building, and Energy Conservation Codes
• Consideration of agreement with Downtown Redevelopment Services to update the Town's Comprehensive Plan for 2021
• Resolution No. 2021-15 opposing Ballot Initiative 16 to protect the livestock industry

The Town Council approved the change of ownership of Tokin Tipi, a retail marijuana store, to Silverpeak Corp., and adopted several ordinances amending the municipal code, including building codes and water use restrictions. The council also approved a resolution opposing Ballot Initiative 16 and a contract to update the comprehensive plan.

• Approved change of ownership of Tokin Tipi retail marijuana store to Silverpeak Corp.
• Adopted Ordinance 792-2021 amending Titles 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14 (miscellaneous updates)
• Adopted Ordinance 793-2021 amending Title 13 (adopting international building codes)
• Adopted Ordinance 794-2021 amending Title 15 (miscellaneous updates)
• Approved Resolution 2021-15 opposing Ballot Initiative 16
• Approved agreement with Downtown Redevelopment Services to update comprehensive plan
• Approved Resolution 2021-14 supporting CDOT grant application for Cardinal Way development
• Renewed hotel and restaurant liquor license for Hongs Garden

Town Council

The Parachute Town Council will hold public hearings on changes of ownership for a marijuana cultivation facility, a new cultivation license, and amendments to prohibit unlawful gambling. They will also consider resolutions supporting grants for a police vehicle and a community center, and approve the purchase of a police vehicle for $60,000.

• Public hearing on change of ownership of Urban Farms II retail marijuana cultivation facility to new individual owners
• Public hearing on change of ownership of Urban Farms II to Fleurish LLC
• Public hearing on retail marijuana cultivation facility license for Mountain Managers III LLC at 100 Diamond Loop
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 796-2021 amending Titles 11 and 15 to prohibit unlawful gambling activities
• Request to approve acquisition of a police vehicle for $60,000

The Parachute Town Council approved Resolution No. 2021-23, which approves the opioid settlement, in a 3-0 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, including fee schedule amendments, marijuana and liquor license renewals, and a marijuana cultivation facility modification. A public hearing on the 2022 recommended budget was held with no action taken.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-23 approving the opioid settlement (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including fee schedule amendment, marijuana cultivation facility modification, retail marijuana store license renewal, and liquor license renewal (3-0)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on 2022 recommended budget; no action taken
• Moved into executive session for negotiations (3-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings to consider rezoning vacant land adjacent to 248 4th Street from high-density residential to service commercial. They will also review a special use permit for the expansion of Old Mountain Storage at that location. Additionally, the council will approve a settlement agreement with SGM and renew a liquor license for Parachute Shell.

• Public hearing to rezone vacant land adjacent to 248 4th Street from high-density residential to service commercial (Ordinance No. 789-2021)
• Public hearing to approve a special use permit for Old Mountain Storage expansion at 248 4th Street (Resolution No. 2021-02)
• Approval of a settlement agreement between SGM and the Town of Parachute
• Renewal of a fermented malt beverage off-premise liquor license for Rocky Mountain C Stores Inc DBA Parachute Shell at 200 County Road 215
• Adoption of Resolution 2021-01 designating places for posting public notices and the official newspaper

The Town Council approved Ordinance No. 789-2021 to rezone vacant land adjacent to 248 4th Street from high density residential to service commercial, and Resolution No. 2021-02 approving a special use permit and site-specific development plan for a mini-storage expansion. Both motions passed 4-0. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a settlement agreement with SGM and a liquor license renewal, and directed staff to look into pricing for private rental of the transit service (PATS).

• Approved Ordinance No. 789-2021 rezoning parcel 2409-121-00-011 to service commercial (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-02 special use permit for Old Mountain Storage expansion (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including SGM settlement and liquor license renewal (4-0)
• Directed staff to research pricing for private rental of PATS transit service
• Renewed WGCCC membership at bronze level (not platinum)
• Set study session for February 25, 2021

Town Council

The Town Council will review a consent agenda including a resolution to authorize participation in the Rural Jump-Start Program and a grant from Garfield County for PATS. The meeting includes a public hearing to consider the transfer of a fermented malt beverage off-premise liquor license for Thunder River Market #3. Routine items include license renewals for El Tapatio, LLC and a premise modification for a retail marijuana cultivation facility.

• Resolution No. 2021-07 authorizing participation in the Rural Jump-Start Program
• Grant of funds from Garfield County Board of County Commissioners for PATS
• Public hearing on transfer of liquor license from Parachute Grub N' Scrub to Co Mgmt, LLC (Thunder River Market #3) at 28 Cardinal Way
• License renewal for El Tapatio, LLC at 393 E 2nd Street #4
• Modification of premise for Mountain Managers, LLC retail marijuana cultivation facility at 111 Diamond Loop, Suite B

The Parachute Town Council approved the transfer of a fermented malt beverage off-premise liquor license from Parachute Grub N' Scrub to CO Mgmt, LLC, doing business as Thunder River Market #3 at 28 Cardinal Way. The motion passed 4-0. The council also approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included routine items such as minutes, expenditures, and license renewals. No public comments were made, and no executive session was held.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items D1-D6 (3-0)
• Approved transfer of fermented malt beverage off-premise liquor license to CO Mgmt, LLC DBA Thunder River Market #3 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings to consider annexing three parcels at 929 County Rd 215 into the town and zoning them as Limited Industrial. The agenda includes decisions on special use permits and licenses for retail and medical marijuana cultivation facilities at the same location. Routine items include approving an annexation plan, an animal shelter agreement, and mosquito control services.

• Public hearing to annex 3 parcels (Garfield County Parcel Nos. 240911100153, 240912200010, 240912200009) at 929 County Rd 215
• Public hearing to zone the annexed parcels as Limited Industrial (LI)
• Public hearing for special use permits for retail and medical marijuana cultivation by RFSC, LLC
• Public hearings for retail and medical marijuana cultivation licenses for RFSCPC1, LLC, RFSCPC-2, LLC, MRW Colorado, LLC, and MR Parachute, LLC
• Consent agenda items include an agreement with the Rifle Animal Shelter and Garfield County mosquito control

The Town Council approved the annexation of three parcels at 929 County Rd 215, zoned them Limited Industrial, and granted special use permits and licenses for retail and medical marijuana cultivation. All motions passed 3-0. The council also approved the consent agenda and received departmental reports.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, expenditures, annexation plan, animal shelter agreement, and mosquito control agreement (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-09, annexation agreement with Orona and Lindauer (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10, finding property eligible for annexation (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 790-2021, annexing three parcels (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 791-2021, zoning annexed properties as Limited Industrial (3-0)
• Approved Resolutions 2021-11, 2021-12, 2021-13, special use permits for large retail marijuana cultivation facilities, amended to include medical uses (3-0)
• Approved retail and medical marijuana cultivation licenses for RFSCPC-1, RFSCPC-2, MRW Colorado, and MR Parachute (3-0 each)
• Approved medical marijuana cultivation license for RFSC, LLC (3-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider an emergency ordinance enacting water use restrictions and a resolution amending the 2021 budget with additional appropriations for multiple funds. The meeting includes public hearings on municipal code amendments for Titles 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, as well as a change of ownership for a retail marijuana store. The council will also review contracts for updating the town's comprehensive plan and a resolution opposing Ballot Initiative 16.

• Consideration of Ordinance No. 795-2021, an emergency ordinance enacting water use restrictions
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 2021-16 amending the 2021 budget for General, Streets & Alley, Water, Wastewater, Parks & Recreation, and Transit funds
• Public hearing on changing ownership of Tokin, Tipi, LLC (retail marijuana store) at 393 East 2nd Street to Silverpeak Corp.
• Public hearings on Ordinance Nos. 792-2021, 793-2021, and 794-2021 amending various titles of the Parachute Municipal Code
• Consideration of agreements with Downtown Redevelopment Services and Community Planning Strategies, LLC to update the comprehensive plan

The Parachute Town Council approved an emergency ordinance enacting water use restrictions, several ordinances updating municipal codes (Titles 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14, 13, and 15), a resolution opposing Ballot Initiative 16, a budget amendment, and a contract for a comprehensive plan update. They also approved a change of ownership for a retail marijuana store and several license renewals. Council member Fred Andersen resigned due to moving to Wyoming.

• Approved emergency water use restrictions (Ordinance 795-2021) (6-0)
• Approved miscellaneous code amendments to Titles 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14 (Ordinance 792-2021) (6-0)
• Approved adoption of international building codes (Ordinance 793-2021) (6-0)
• Approved Title 15 code amendments (Ordinance 794-2021) (6-0)
• Approved 2021 budget amendment with additional appropriations (Resolution 2021-16) (6-0)
• Approved resolution opposing Ballot Initiative 16 (Resolution 2021-15) (6-0)
• Approved contract with Downtown Redevelopment Services & Community Planning Strategies for comprehensive plan update (6-0)
• Approved change of ownership for Tokin Tipi retail marijuana store to Silverpeak Corp. (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings to consider amending the Lindauer/Orona annexation agreement and adopting an updated official town zoning map. The agenda also includes a presentation on issues regarding the 2022 budget and a review of the Town Manager recruitment process. Routine consent items include license renewals for local businesses and a resolution supporting a grant application for Cardinal Way development.

• Public hearing to consider Ordinance No. 797-2021 amending the Lindauer/Orona annexation approvals for 929 County Rd 215
• Public hearing to consider Ordinance No. 798-2021 adopting the Updated Official Town Zoning Map September 2021
• Presentation of issues regarding the 2022 budget by Town Manager Stuart McArthur and department heads
• Consent agenda item: Resolution No. 2021-22 supporting a Colorado Department of Local Affairs grant for Cardinal Way development
• Consent agenda items: License renewals for Tumblewedd Liquors LLC, Bud’s Ltd, Parachute Green Joint, and Greenjoy LLC

Town Council

The Town of Parachute Council meets to approve a $60,000 purchase for a police vehicle and consider several marijuana-related licensing actions. The agenda includes public hearings for ownership changes at Urban Farms II and a new license for Mountain Managers III LLC. Council also considers an emergency ordinance to amend municipal code titles regarding unlawful gambling activities.

• Approve acquisition of a police vehicle for $60,000
• Public hearing on change of ownership for Urban Farms II at 111 Diamond Loop
• Public hearing for new retail marijuana cultivation license for Mountain Managers III LLC at 100 Diamond Loop
• Consider Ordinance No. 796-2021 amending Titles 11 and 15 to prohibit unlawful gambling
• Renewal of business license for Fleurish LLC at 111 Diamond Loop

Town Council

The Town Council will consider terminating the local disaster emergency declaration related to COVID-19 and adopting an electronic participation policy. The agenda includes a presentation on the 2020 audited financial statements and the impact of 2021 state legislation. The council will also vote on authorizing expanded seating at restaurants and approving the purchase of a dump truck for Public Works.

• Resolution No. 2021-17 to terminate the local disaster emergency related to COVID-19
• Resolution No. 2021-18 to adopt an electronic participation policy
• Resolution No. 2021-19 to authorize expanded seating and licensed premises at restaurants
• Approval of a $62,500 acquisition for a dump truck for Public Works
• Consent agenda item for Silver Peak Corp. retail marijuana store license renewal at 393 East 2nd Street, Unit 6

The Town Council voted 4-0 to terminate the local COVID-19 disaster emergency, adopt an electronic participation policy, authorize expanded restaurant seating and licensed premises, and approve the town manager's employment contract. They also approved a $62,500 dump truck purchase and appointed Mark King to the Garfield Clean Energy board. All votes were unanimous with 4-0 tallies.

• Terminated COVID-19 disaster emergency (Resolution 2021-17) (4-0)
• Adopted electronic participation policy (Resolution 2021-18) (4-0)
• Authorized expanded restaurant seating and licensed premises (Resolution 2021-19) (4-0)
• Approved Town Manager employment contract (4-0)
• Approved $62,500 dump truck acquisition for Public Works (4-0)
• Appointed Mark King to Garfield Clean Energy board, Jessica Paugh alternate (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including expenditures and retail marijuana license renewal (3-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a resolution to set a public hearing on an annexation petition from Howard and Sarah Orona and Ivo and Betty Lindauer. The body will also vote on resolutions supporting grant applications for police and public works vehicles and renew a marijuana cultivation facility license for RFSC, LLC. Additionally, the council will consider repealing and replacing the town's employee handbook.

• Resolution No. 2021-03: Find annexation petition from Howard and Sarah Orona and Ivo and Betty Lindauer in substantial compliance and set public hearing
• Resolution No. 2021-05: Support mini grant application from Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District for police vehicle
• Resolution No. 2021-06: Support mini grant application from Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District for public works vehicle
• License renewal for marijuana cultivation facility: RFSC, LLC at 808 Coutny Road 215, Parachute, CO 81635
• Resolution No. 2021-04: Repeal and replace the Town’s Employee Handbook