Gunnison County public meetings in 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to certify tax levies and revenue for the 2025 budget year. The sole action item is the certification of levies and revenue for Tax Year 2024 and Budget Year 2025. No other business is scheduled.

• Certification of levies and revenue for Tax Year 2024, Budget Year 2025

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously certified the tax levies and revenue for tax year 2024 and budget year 2025 as presented, authorizing the Chair's signature. The meeting was brief and procedural, lasting three minutes.

• Certified tax levies and revenue for tax year 2024 and budget year 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold joint public hearings regarding three subdivision proposals. These include two minor impact residential splits and one major impact development project.

• LUC-22-00028: Proposal to subdivide 96 acres into 129 residential lots, 12 commercial units, and 4 residential units above commercial
• LUC-24-00035: Proposal to subdivide 2.19 acres at 225 Columbine Rd. into two lots
• LUC-24-00036: Proposal to subdivide 7.5 acres at 967 Ute Ln. into two parcels

The Gunnison County Planning Commission meeting on December 19, 2024, was procedural, with no substantive decisions made. The agenda included approval of prior minutes, public comments, and three joint public hearings for subdivision proposals: Graham 2 Lot, Knerr 2 Lot, and Star View. No votes or outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024, meeting (no outcome recorded)
• Public hearing held for Graham 2 Lot Subdivision (LUC-24-00035) - no decision recorded
• Public hearing held for Knerr 2 Lot Subdivision (LUC-24-00036) - no decision recorded
• Public hearing held for Star View Major Impact Subdivision (LUC-22-00028) - no decision recorded

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Gunnison County Housing Authority meeting to consider issuing up to $125 million in bonds for the Whetstone Housing Project. The regular meeting then includes a consent agenda with over a dozen items, including a $1.5 million Colorado Energy Office grant, a $315,000 senior transportation agreement, and a resolution amending solid waste fees. The board will also discuss land use changes, including a subdivision exemption, a plat correction, and an expansion of commercial use at Discount Storage.

• Gunnison County Housing Authority Resolution 2024-004 authorizing $125M general revenue bonds for Whetstone Housing Project
• Grant award of $1,500,000 from Colorado Energy Office with $2,681,242 local match
• Memorandum of Agreement for senior transportation with $315,000 from county, Gunnison Valley Hospital, and RTA
• Resolution amending charges and fees for Integrated Solid Waste Services effective January 1, 2025
• Land use change request for expansion of commercial use at Discount Storage (825 State Highway 135, Gunnison)

The Board approved the 2025 Tourism and Prosperity Partnership work plan contract for $3.3 million, adopted the 2024 Emergency Operations Plan, and opted out of adopting graywater regulations. The board also approved several land use requests, including a 3-lot subdivision at 127 Evelyn Lane and a commercial expansion for Centennial Storage. A $125 million bond issuance for the Whetstone housing project was pulled from the agenda for further financial review.

• Approved $3.3M Tourism and Prosperity Partnership 2025 contract (unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 Emergency Operations Plan, repealing 2021 plan (unanimous)
• Opted out of graywater regulations (unanimous)
• Approved 3-lot subdivision at 127 Evelyn Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Centennial Storage commercial expansion sketch plan (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 match for Somerset water treatment plant (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 for CSU Extension virtual fencing tower (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bruce Alpern, appointed Emily McMahill to hospital board (unanimous)

Gunnison-Hinsdale Board of Human Services

The Gunnison-Hinsdale Board of Human Services will consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Prowers County for the Hotline County Connection Center, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. The board will also review and approve minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Prowers County for Hotline County Connection Center from 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025
• Approval of October 15, 2024 meeting minutes

The board approved a memorandum of understanding with Prowers County for the Hotline County Connection Center for calendar year 2025, covering both Gunnison and Hinsdale counties. The motion passed unanimously and authorized the chair's signature. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Approved MOU with Prowers County for Hotline County Connection Center for 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair's signature on the MOU

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners holds a special meeting to adopt the 2025 budgets for the Gunnison County Housing Authority, the Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District, and the county itself. Key actions include resolutions adopting budgets, appropriating revenues, and setting the mill levy and temporary tax credit mill levy for Gunnison County. These are final adoption items for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Adoption of 2025 Gunnison County Housing Authority budget and revenue appropriation
• Adoption of 2025 Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District budget and revenue appropriation
• Adoption of 2025 Gunnison County budget and revenue appropriation
• Resolution setting the 2025 mill levy for Gunnison County
• Resolution setting the 2025 temporary tax credit mill levy for Gunnison County

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2025 county budget of $183,109,636 and set the total mill levy at 13.374 mills, including a temporary tax credit of 3.711 mills to refund excess revenue. The board also approved the 2025 budgets for the Gunnison County Housing Authority ($132,170,390) and the Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District ($3,426,500). All votes were unanimous with Commissioner Laura Puckett Daniels absent.

• Adopted 2025 county budget of $183,109,636 (unanimous)
• Appropriated $183,109,636 in county revenues for 2025 (unanimous)
• Set 2025 mill levy at 13.374 mills (unanimous)
• Set temporary tax credit mill levy of 3.711 mills (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Housing Authority budget of $132,170,390 (unanimous)
• Appropriated $132,170,390 for Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Marketing District budget of $3,426,500 (unanimous)
• Appropriated $3,426,500 for Marketing District (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will first hold a work session to discuss hospital board interviews, water updates, a sustainable tourism committee update, and a quarterly sheriff update (no formal action). Then a special meeting will accept the County Assessor's resignation and hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 Gunnison County budget.

• Public hearing on proposed 2025 Gunnison County budget
• Acceptance of County Assessor's resignation
• Interviews for Gunnison Valley Hospital Board of Trustees (7 candidates)
• Water updates from Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District and Colorado River Water Conservancy District
• Quarterly Sheriff update

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously accepted County Assessor Kristy McFarland's resignation, effective January 14, 2025. The board also held a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget, with no public comments, and scheduled adoption for December 12, 2024.

• Accepted Assessor Kristy McFarland's resignation effective 1/14/2025 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to advertise the Assessor vacancy in both local papers
• Agreed to accept letters of interest until 1/2/25, hold interviews on 1/7/25, and appoint on 1/14/25
• Held public hearing on proposed 2025 budget; no comments received

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 Gunnison County Budget. Because this is a work session, formal action cannot be taken on the items discussed.

• Contract Service Agreements budget discussion
• Health and Human Services budget discussion
• Public Works budget discussion
• Sage-grouse Fund budget discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold three joint public hearings on land-use applications: a major-impact expansion for Discount Storage with 115 outdoor vehicle storage spaces, a major-impact expansion for Harmels on the Taylor adding lodging/RV/glamping/employee housing/storage, and a minor-impact three-lot subdivision at 127 Evelyn Lane. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and an unscheduled citizens comment period.

• Joint Public Hearing: LUC-23-00032 Major Impact Sketch Plan — Discount Storage expansion of commercial use for approximately 115 outdoor vehicular storage spaces at 1825 State Highway 135, Gunnison
• Joint Public Hearing: LUC-24-00021 Major Impact Sketch Plan — Harmels on the Taylor expansion for lodging units, RV sites, glamping sites, employee housing, and storage units at 6748 County Road 742, Almont
• Joint Public Hearing: LUC-24-00028 Minor Impact — Kunes 3 Lot Subdivision, splitting 4.1 acres at 127 Evelyn Lane into three parcels (2.01, 1.0, 1.01 acres)
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
• Unscheduled Citizens comment period for items not on the agenda

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider setting new water and sewer rates for multiple divisions of the Gunnison County Water and Sewer District, approve conservation easement grants for two ranches, and take several actions related to the Whetstone workforce housing project, including quit claim deeds and intergovernmental agreements. The meeting also includes a hearing on a tax abatement petition and a storage water lease agreement.

• 2025 water and sewer rate resolutions for Antelope Hills, Dos Rios, North Gunnison, Somerset, and Tomichi divisions
• Conservation easement grants: Silver Springs Ranch ($102,300) and Flying W Ranch - Vulcan Property ($126,514)
• Whetstone Housing: quit claim deeds for 25115 State Highway 135 and Stallion Park Condominiums, plus intergovernmental agreements
• Hearing on tax abatement petition for Lots 23 & 24, Block 4, Crested Butte (Parcel No. 3255-031-25-011)
• Stipulation and proposed decree for Storage Water Lease Agreement with Mt. Emmons Mining Company

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will review the 2024 assessment affidavit. The Board of County Commissioners will consider 2025 water and sewer rate resolutions for seven divisions, hear a property tax abatement petition for a Crested Butte lot, approve conservation easement grants totaling $228,814, and discuss the Whetstone workforce housing project including quit claim deeds and intergovernmental agreements. A separate Housing Authority meeting will follow to act on Whetstone-related documents.

• 2025 Water and Sewer Rate Resolutions for Antelope Hills, Dos Rios, North Gunnison, Somerset, and Tomichi divisions
• Conservation Easement Grant Agreements: Silver Springs Ranch ($102,300) and Flying W Ranch – Vulcan Property ($126,514)
• Whetstone Housing: quit claim deeds for 25115 State Highway 135 and Stallion Park Condominiums, plus intergovernmental agreements
• Hearing on Petition for Abatement of Taxes for parcel R003030 (Lots 23 & 24, Block 4, Crested Butte)
• Consent agenda includes a $98,064 IT contract amendment with SITA Information Networking Computing USA Inc.

Board of County Commissioners

This is a work session, so no formal action will be taken. The Board will discuss updates from Gunnison Valley Health, the 2025 Local Marketing District budget, the 2025 Gunnison County budget, and the Whetstone project. These discussions inform future decisions but are not final votes.

• Gunnison Valley Health Board of Trustees Update
• 2025 Local Marketing District (LMD) Budget Discussion
• 2025 Gunnison County Budget Discussion
• Whetstone Discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss a development application from Petrus Holdings Inc. The proposal involves constructing multiple buildings on a parcel within a larger 1,200-acre area. The commission will also approve minutes from October meetings.

• Work session for LUC-24-00016: proposed 13,350 sq. ft. Hermitage House, 3,200 sq. ft. Secondary Residence, and 16,600 sq. ft. Barn at 4500 Forest Service Road 563

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting including a liquor licensing authority meeting first. They will discuss scheduling the 2025 budget adoption, consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and agreements, hold public hearings on a townhome plat and a subdivision resolution, and enter executive sessions for legal advice on roads and the county manager's performance review.

• Commercial lease agreement for Health and Human Services for $140,868
• Professional services agreement with Nunatek Energy for $80,032.40
• Grant application for Harm Reduction Grant Fund for $299,684
• Public hearing on townhome plat (LUC-24-00041; Dale)
• Resolution for Larkspur Subdivision (LUC-24-00020; Terraplen Holdings)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners holds a work session to discuss a Valley Housing Fund award, a letter of support for a forest restoration and wildfire mitigation grant application, and Proposition 127. A special meeting follows to appoint two alternates to the Board of Adjustment for one-year terms.

• Interviews for Board of Adjustment alternate vacancies: John O'Neal and Drew Brookhart
• Valley Housing Fund; Whetstone Award discussion
• Added item: National Forest Foundation, Colorado State Forest Service, and Forest Restoration & Wildfire Mitigation Grant Application; Letter of Support Discussion
• Proposition 127 discussion
• Appointment of two Board of Adjustment alternates for one-year terms (2024-2025)

Gunnison-Hinsdale Board of Human Services

The Gunnison-Hinsdale Board of Human Services will meet to approve minutes from August, review a contract amendment for Hinsdale County worth $7,097.62, and receive a financial update for August 2024. No other major decisions are scheduled.

• Contract Amendment #4 for Hinsdale County, $7,097.62 (2021CMIP028)
• Approval of August 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Financial report for period ending August 31, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review the first draft of the 2025 county budget. They will also consider consent agenda items including a fence agreement for $15,750, several grants and contracts for health and human services, and a memorandum of agreement for flood risk mapping. Additionally, the board will approve the 2023 audited financial statements and hear reports from the county manager.

• 2025 Budget Draft Proposal #1
• Fence agreement with James Spehar, Robert Spehar, and Kapushion Land Co.; Public Works; $15,750
• Grant applications: Colorado Sexual Health Initiative ($48,884) and City of Gunnison Community Grant ($10,000)
• Funding source change for Health and Human Services contract (Contract No 24 IBEH 182014; $168,053)
• Memorandum of Agreement for Gunnison Countywide Risk Mapping Assessment and Planning (MAP) Project Phase 2

Board of Equalization

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will consider the first draft of the 2025 budget, the 2023 audited financial statements, and a consent agenda with grants and agreements. The Board of Equalization will hear 11 property tax appeals. The meeting also includes liquor license renewals and a human services session.

• Gunnison County 2025 Budget Draft Proposal #1
• Gunnison County Audited Financial Statements 2023
• 11 property tax appeal hearings (CBOE) including Rocking B Retreat, Matthew Smith, Heisenberg D Family Trust
• Consent agenda: fence agreement with Spehar and Kapushion Land Co. for $15,750
• Colorado Sexual Health Initiative Grant application for $48,884

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Whetstone Workforce Housing development, a proposed essential workforce housing project on Highway 135. The plan includes 252 units of apartments, townhomes, and live/work units on 15.1 acres, with a majority deed-restricted per Essential Housing standards. The commission will consider the preliminary/final plan under Major Impact review.

• Public hearing on LUC-22-00049: Whetstone Workforce Housing – 252 units, 15.1 acres at 25115 Highway 135, with deed-restricted units

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and a special meeting to review and potentially approve the combined preliminary and final plan for the Whetstone Community Housing development (LUC-22-00049). A morning work session will include updates on water conservation and HB 1177.

• Public hearing for Whetstone Community Housing (LUC-22-00049)
• Resolution to approve Combined Preliminary Plan and Final Plan for Whetstone Community Housing
• HB 1177 Roundtable Update
• Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District Update
• Colorado River Water Conservation District Update

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 24-35, approving the combined preliminary and final plan for the Whetstone Community Housing Development, a 252-unit essential workforce housing project at 25115 Hwy 135. The board also decided not to hold an additional public hearing, citing sufficient public input. The approval includes modifications to height, parking, and landscaping standards, and requires conditions such as a Highway 135 underpass and bear-proof trash containers.

• Approved Resolution 24-35 for Whetstone Community Housing Development (unanimous)
• Declined to hold an additional public hearing on the Whetstone project
• Approved 25% height increase for five buildings
• Approved reduced parking requirement of 1.67 spaces/unit
• Approved reduced landscaping standards
• Approved increase in maximum structure size
• Approved deferred fees
• Required Highway 135 underpass before occupancy

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct site visits and work sessions regarding two major impact sketch plans. The body is discussing requests to expand commercial use at two different properties.

• LUC-24-00021: Proposed expansion at Harmels on the Taylor (6748 County Road 742, Almont) for lodging, RV sites, glamping, employee housing, and storage
• LUC-23-00032: Proposed expansion at Discount Storage (1825 State Highway 135, Gunnison) for approximately 115 outdoor vehicular storage spaces

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution adopting a revised Kebler Pass Winter Trailhead Management Plan and permitting system following the Mt. Emmons Land Exchange. The consent agenda includes contracts, service agreements, and a resolution updating county finance policies. A public hearing is scheduled for the trailhead plan, and an executive session will discuss litigation related to Lake Irwin Coalition v. Smith.

• Resolution adopting a revised Kebler Pass Winter Trailhead Management Plan and permitting system for snowmobiles and over-the-snow vehicles
• Resolution repealing 2019-21 and approving removal/sale of abandoned snowmobiles on Kebler Pass and County Road #12
• Professional Services Agreement with Pioneer Development Company for $2,500 from 9/12/2024 to 12/31/2024
• Grant application for Gunnison County Substance Abuse Prevention Project for $10,000
• Funding award of $12,900 from Energy Outreach Colorado for bill payment assistance

Board of County Commissioners

This is a work session meeting where the Board of County Commissioners will receive informational updates from several local organizations, including the Crested Butte/Mt Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce, 4-H Extension, the Tourism and Prosperity Partnership Board (TAPP), and Gunnison Valley Health Board of Trustees. No formal action will be taken.

• Crested Butte/Mt Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce update
• 4-H Extension update
• Tourism and Prosperity Partnership Board (TAPP) update
• Gunnison Valley Health Board of Trustees update

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing on September 19, 2024, to consider a land use change permit application (LUC-24-00020) from Terraplen Holdings LLC. The proposal would subdivide a 2.79-acre vacant lot (Lot R1 in Larkspur Subdivision, Skyland Area) into six residential lots ranging from 0.28 to 0.37 acres, plus a 0.86-acre open space lot dedicated to the HOA. No new roads are planned. The hearing is to receive public comment before any decision.

• Application LUC-24-00020 for a minor impact land use change
• Applicant: Terraplen Holdings LLC
• Parcel: Lot R1, Larkspur Subdivision (parcel 3255-120-35-009), 2.79 acres in Skyland Area
• Proposed: six lots (0.28–0.37 acres) plus 0.86-acre open space lot for HOA
• Existing HOA covenants already amended (April 2024) to allow subdivision

Board of County Commissioners

This is a regular meeting of the Gunnison County Board of Commissioners with a consent agenda containing numerous contracts, grants, and resolutions. The board will also consider a letter of support for a drought resiliency grant, receive reports, and later sit as the Board of Health to discuss public health items and a suicide prevention proclamation. The meeting concludes with a work session for a Historic Preservation Commission interview and an executive session for legal advice on the Ski Town Village mobile home park.

• Ratification of K&K Concrete trade contractor agreement for $772,115
• Letter of support for Trout Unlimited's Gunnison Basin Drought Resiliency and Restoration Grant proposal
• Board of Health proclamation declaring September 2024 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
• Executive session for legal advice concerning Ski Town Village mobile home park
• Appointment of two members to the Historic Preservation Commission (applicants David Russell and Zoe Keith)

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including a $772,115 concrete contract and a $183,880 bid, plus vouchers totaling $3,454,371.30 and a cash transfer of $5,402,893.48. They also accepted the Assessor's Report, reappointed David Russell and appointed Zoe Keith to the Historic Preservation Commission, and approved a letter of support for Trout Unlimited. The board entered executive session for legal advice on Ski Town Village Mobile Home Park, with no decisions made.

• Approved consent agenda including $772,115 K&K Concrete contract and $183,880 United Companies bid (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $3,454,371.30 (unanimous)
• Approved cash transfer of $5,402,893.48 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2024 Assessor's Report with 105 real property and 19 personal property appeals (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Trout Unlimited drought resiliency grant (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Russell and appointed Zoe Keith to Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Suicide Prevention Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal advice on Ski Town Village Mobile Home Park; no decisions made

Board of Equalization

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda featuring multiple grants and service contracts. The meeting also includes sessions for the Board of Equalization and the Board of Health, as well as appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Trade Contractor Agreement with K&K Concrete for $772,115
• Public Works bid for United Companies for $183,880
• Family First Grant purchase order for $175,000
• Appointments to two vacancies on the Historic Preservation Commission
• Executive session regarding legal advice for Ski Town Village mobile home park

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to receive an annual update from the Colorado River District. As a work session, formal action cannot be taken on items discussed.

• Colorado River District Annual Update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a request from the Library District to refer a ballot issue for the November 2024 election to increase ad valorem property taxes. Other discussion items include a condominium plat, a lot cluster proposal, and sales and local marketing tax. The consent agenda contains multiple contracts and grants, including a $257,891 impaired driving grant and a $100,000 grant for the Valley Housing Fund.

• Library District request for ministerial action to refer a ballot issue for a property tax increase
• Condominium plat application LUC-24-00002 by St. Andrews LLC
• Lot cluster application LUC-24-00033 by Lacy Construction Company Ltd.
• Consent agenda: Impaired Driving Grant Amendment #1 for $257,891.08
• Consent agenda: Valley Housing Fund grant of $100,000 for Whetstone Community Housing Development

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved referring the Gunnison County Library District's 1.1 mill property tax increase to the November 5, 2024 ballot. The board also approved a condominium plat and a lot cluster, delegated signing authority for paving contracts, and accepted a $100,000 grant for the Whetstone housing project.

• Referred library 1.1 mill tax increase to November 5 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved condominium plat LUC-24-00002 for St. Andrews LLC (unanimous)
• Approved lot cluster LUC-24-00033 for Lacy Construction Company (unanimous)
• Delegated signing authority to County Manager for United Companies paving contracts (unanimous)
• Accepted $100,000 Valley Housing Fund grant for Whetstone project (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 10 items (unanimous)
• Designated Commissioner Smith as CCI legislative committee voter (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session and site visit for the Whetstone Housing project, a major impact preliminary/final plan for essential workforce housing on 15.1 acres at 25115 Highway 135. The proposed development includes approximately 252 units, with more than 40% deed restricted, comprising apartments, townhomes, and live/work units. The session will cover the major impact process, infrastructure, sketch plan compliance, and referral agency comments.

• Work session on LUC-22-00049 Whetstone Housing (Major Impact Preliminary/Final Plan)
• Proposed 252-unit workforce housing development at 25115 Highway 135
• Over 40% of units to be deed restricted under Essential Housing standards
• Site visit to the Whetstone parcel following the work session
• Approval of minutes from July 18, 2024, and unscheduled citizens period

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review updates from the Sheriff's Office and the Fairgrounds. The body will also discuss a draft Access Control Plan for Highway 135 and Highway 50 West. As a work session, formal action cannot be taken on these items.

• Quarterly Sheriff’s Office Update
• Fairgrounds policy, procedure, and rates update
• Draft Access Control Plan for Highway 135 and Highway 50 West

Board of County Commissioners

The board will consider a $5,000,000 intergovernmental agreement with the Gunnison County Housing Authority for the Sawtooth Workforce Housing project. Consent agenda items include a $772,115 contract with K&K Concrete, a $50,000 grant for substance abuse prevention, and a $16,052.40 airport grant. Three public hearings are scheduled for property tax abatement petitions. Separate sessions cover liquor licensing, the Board of Equalization, and a $1,000,000 housing fund transfer.

• $5,000,000 intergovernmental agreement for Sawtooth Workforce Housing
• $1,000,000 transfer from Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District to Housing Authority
• $772,115 trade contractor agreement with K&K Concrete for Facilities
• $50,000 grant from Daniel's Fund for substance abuse prevention
• Three property tax abatement hearings for properties in Marble, Gold Link, and Crested Butte South

Gunnison-Hinsdale Board of Human Services

This meeting of the Gunnison-Hinsdale Board of Human Services will approve previous minutes and receive updates on a Management Evaluation review and Child Welfare High-Acuity Data. Program updates will be given for Economic Security, Child Support Services, and the Childcare Assistance Program. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of June 18, 2024 minutes
• Management Evaluation (ME) review update
• Child Welfare High-Acuity Data update
• Economic Security program update
• Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP) update

Board of Equalization

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a $5 million intergovernmental agreement with the Gunnison County Housing Authority for Sawtooth Workforce Housing, alongside multiple property tax abatement hearings and several grant and contract approvals. The Board of Equalization will hear one appeal for a senior property tax exemption. The agenda also includes a $1 million fund transfer from the Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District to the Housing Authority.

• Intergovernmental agreement for Sawtooth Workforce Housing; Gunnison County Housing Authority; $5,000,000
• Transfer of $1,000,000 from Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District to Gunnison County Housing Authority
• Trade contractor agreement with K&K Concrete for Facilities; $772,115; 8/19/2024 to 12/31/2024
• Hearing for property tax abatement/refund for Lot 6, Marble Ski Area Subdivision (Laura Porakova-Dimberio)
• Townhome plat application LUC-24-00038 by AFC Development, LLC and Basin Real Estate Holdings, Inc.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two minor impact applications: a residence over 5,000 sq ft at 228 Willow Lane in Crested Butte, and a 1,200 sq ft horse barn on Star Mountain Ranch in Gunnison. They will also discuss work sessions for a ridgeline vantage review at 265 Saddle Ridge Rd and a large development including a 13,000 sq ft house on Forest Service Road 563.

• Public Hearing LUC-24-00023: Levary residence over 5,000 sq ft on Whetstone Mountain Ranch (228 Willow Lane, Crested Butte)
• Public Hearing LUC-24-00026: Moore/Redick horse barn (1,200 sq ft) on Star Mountain Ranch (397 Star Mountain Drive, Gunnison)
• Work Session LUC-24-00010: Horowitz ridgeline vantage review for residence and secondary residence at Trappers Crossing (265 Saddle Ridge Rd, Crested Butte)
• Work Session LUC-24-00016: Petrus Holdings 13,000 sq ft Hermitage House with secondary residence and barn on Forest Service Road 563

Board of County Commissioners

This is a work session of the Gunnison County Board of Commissioners, meaning no formal action can be taken. The board will discuss Kebler Pass Trailhead parking permits, receive updates from the Upper Gunnison River and Colorado River Water Conservation Districts, and an update on HB 1177 roundtable discussions.

• Discussion of Kebler Pass Trailhead Parking Permits
• Upper Gunnison River Water Conservation District update
• Colorado River Water Conservation District update
• HB 1177 roundtable update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on three property tax abatement petitions and consider land-use items including a boundary line adjustment, a lot cluster, and an amendment to the Gold Basin Industrial Park special area regulations. The consent agenda includes funding agreements totaling over $295,000 for juvenile services, election security, and health programs, plus a liquor licensing authority meeting for three license renewals.

• Three tax abatement hearings for parcels in Ragged Mountain Reserve, Marcellina Centre, and Crested Butte
• Snow Trackers grooming permit renewal and liability insurance waiver
• Boundary line adjustment for Oxbow Mining/Mountain Coal Company
• Lot cluster application (LUC-24-00022) by Lalani
• Amendment to Gold Basin Industrial Park special area regulations by H&H Towing

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct work sessions to review sketch plans for two commercial expansion requests. These sessions involve discussing proposed land use changes for storage and lodging facilities.

• Work session for Discount Storage expansion (115 outdoor vehicular storage spaces) at 1825 State Highway 135
• Work session for Harmels on the Taylor expansion (lodging, RV sites, glamping, employee housing, and storage) at 6748 County Road 742

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the CTSI Loss Ratio Report and Analysis. As a work session, no formal action can be taken; the item is for discussion only. The meeting also includes procedural adjournment.

• Discussion of CTSI Loss Ratio Report and Analysis (no dollar amount or further detail provided in agenda)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and work sessions regarding land use and building size requests. Key items include a proposal for mixed-use commercial activity at Hartman Castle and several residential construction projects.

• Public hearing for Hartman Preservation Corporation to use 277 CR 50 for weddings, events, and education
• Public hearing for a 6,204 sq. ft. residence at 365 Rainbow Lane, Almont
• Work session to reduce impact classification from Major to Minor for Terraplen Holdings LLC subdivision
• Work session for a secondary residence and garage at the Moore/Redick property
• Request by H&H Towing to allow 'overflow vehicle impound lot' in Gold Basin Industrial Park

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold hearings on several property tax abatement and refund petitions. The board is also reviewing multiple health service contracts, a Jviation project revision, and a real property license for the NOAA Gunnison Observatory.

• Funding application for More Housing Now & Land Use Initiative: $2,000,000
• Revision #1 to Amendment #2 for Jviation Project 10019123: $457,072.28
• Grant application for Community Resource Navigation and Prenatal Support Program: $75,000
• Five hearings for petitions for abatement or refund of property taxes
• License for Real Property for U.S. Government NOAA: Gunnison Observatory

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold work sessions regarding several land use applications. These include a large-scale development at Avalon and smaller subdivisions in Larkspur and Evelyn Lane. The commission will also discuss a residence over 5,000 square feet in Crested Butte.

• Avalon subdivision proposal for 76 residential lots on 96 acres
• Larkspur/Terraplen subdivision into six 0.25-acre lots and open space
• Kunes 2 Lot Subdivision at 127 Evelyn Lane splitting 4.1 acres into three parcels
• Proposed residence over 5,000 square feet at 228 Willow Lane

Board of County Commissioners

This is a work session meeting for the Gunnison County Board of Commissioners. The agenda includes an update from the Gunnison Valley Health Board of Trustees. Formal action cannot be taken during this session.

• Gunnison Valley Health Board of Trustees Update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several contract amendments and grant applications, including funding for state and local recovery funds and juvenile services. The agenda also includes a liquor license review and a request to amend Gold Basin Industrial Park regulations.

• $800,000 Intergovernmental Grant Agreement for State and Local Recovery Funds
• $688,484 Contract Amendment for Juvenile Services
• $130,294 Colorado Health Foundation Grant Application
• Lease agreement for Bar 78 at Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
• Amendment to Gold Basin Industrial Park Regulations request from H&H Towing

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a work session for various updates, including water conservation districts and cheatgrass coordination. A special meeting follows to consider a resolution regarding carrying firearms in specific county buildings.

• Resolution opting out of firearm prohibitions in certain county buildings
• 7th Judicial Community Corrections Board interview with Susan Coykendall
• Upper Gunnison River Water Conservation District Board update
• Colorado River Water Conservation District Board update
• HB 1177 Roundtable update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold work sessions on several land use applications. These include a wireless tower and utility corridor project, a subdivision in Crested Butte South, and a single-family residence in Almont.

• Replacement of 70' tower with a 195' lattice tower and 5-mile underground transmission line (LUC-24-00004)
• Subdivision of Crested Butte South Block 6 into nine commercial and six townhome lots (LUC-23-00021)
• Construction of a 6,204 sq. ft. residence at 365 Rainbow Lane in Almont (LUC-24-00022)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a resolution regarding the Mount Emmons Land Exchange and various land use applications. The agenda also includes reviews of the County Strategic Plan and several contract approvals.

• Resolution for Mount Emmons Land Exchange property and road acceptance
• Boundary Line Adjustment (LUC-22-00056) for Weaber-Mouland
• Lot Cluster Agreement and Declaration for Alpine Lumber Company
• Business Lease for Gunnison Funeral Services ($15,600)
• Contract Change Order No. 01 ($49,931.28)

Gunnison-Hinsdale Board of Human Services

The board will receive program updates regarding Child Welfare Services, Adult Protection Services, and the Community Service Block Grant Program. The meeting also includes a C-Stat Awards Presentation from the Colorado Department of Human Services.

• Child Welfare Services program update
• Adult Protection Services program update
• Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Program update
• Colorado Department of Human Services C-Stat Awards Presentation
• Approval of April 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive an update from the Tourism and Prosperity Partnership Board (TAPP). The session also includes a Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Annual Region 3 update. No formal action can be taken during this work session.

• Tourism and Prosperity Partnership Board (TAPP) Update
• Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Annual Region 3 Update

Planning Commission

The Gunnison County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a solar array proposal at 26575 State Highway 135. The commission will also conduct work sessions on new commercial uses for a building on Highway 135 and the restoration of Hartman Castle.

• Public hearing for GVS LLC solar array at 26575 State Highway 135
• Work session for new commercial use at 1775 Highway 135 involving Professional Contractors, Inc. and Rocky Mountain Veterinarian Services
• Work session for new commercial use and restoration of Hartman Castle at 277 CR 50

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several contract amendments and agreements. Items include funding for Health and Human Services and a road project agreement modification with the USDA Forest Service. The board will also consider a letter of support for a local watershed coalition grant application.

• $500,000 intergovernmental agreement with Colorado Department of Public Safety – DHSEM
• Development Improvements Agreement (LUC-22-00052) for Bobette and Richard McCarroll
• $23,093 geotechnical investigation for Gunnison County Road 12
• $100,000 road project agreement modification with USDA Forest Service
• Letter of support for Cimarron Valley & River Watershed Coalition grant application

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting covering consent agenda items, land-use applications, and a resolution on affordable housing deed restrictions. The board will also consider several contracts and grant applications, and hear public comment.

• LUC-23-00036; Lot Cluster; Off the Grid at Fossil Ridge LLC
• LUC-24-00019; Design Guidelines Amendment; Saddle Ridge Ranch Estates HOA
• LUC-24-00027; Elk Valley Townhomes Phase 2 Replat
• Resolution Delegating Signatory Authority to County Manager for Affordable Housing Deed Restrictions
• Contract Amendment #2; CDPHE; $38,915; Contract Amendment #1; CDHS Behavioral Health; $329,981.55

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session regarding the 2024 Strategic Plan and a quarterly Sheriff update. A special meeting is scheduled to include an executive session for legal advice concerning emergency powers and land use authority related to affordable housing.

• Quarterly Sheriff Update
• Draft 2024 Gunnison County Strategic Plan
• Executive Session regarding emergency powers and land use authority for affordable housing

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several consent agenda items including airport infrastructure grants and professional service agreements. The meeting also includes discussions on a two-lot subdivision for the Spezze Subdivision, a boundary line adjustment, and updates to emergency management procedures.

• Airport Infrastructure Grant: $2,058,666
• Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport grant application: $168,638 fiscal impact
• Spezze Subdivision two-lot land use change at 3529 State Highway 114
• Colorado Department of Human Services contract amendment: $552,624
• PanTerra Energy professional service agreement: $375,747

Planning Commission

The Gunnison County Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss a minor impact application (LUC-23-00027) from GVS LLC for a 1.605 MW solar array on about 3.75 acres of a 71-acre parcel owned by the Town of Crested Butte at 26575 State Highway 135, commonly known as Avalanche Park. The meeting also includes routine items: call to order, approval of minutes from April 4, 2024, and a public comment period for unscheduled items.

• Work session on LUC-23-00027: GVS LLC solar array, 1.605 MW, ~3.75 acres, 26575 State Highway 135, Crested Butte
• Approval of minutes from April 4, 2024, Planning Commission meeting
• Unscheduled citizens' comments period

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution continuing the local disaster emergency related to the Highway 50 closure. The agenda also includes routine approval of vouchers and transfers, and the treasurer's report. Action may be taken on any item.

• Resolution and Declaration Continuing the Highway 50 Closure Local Disaster Emergency
• Vouchers and Transfers
• Treasurer's Reports

Gunnison-Hinsdale Board of Human Services

The Gunnison-Hinsdale Board of Human Services will meet to approve previous minutes and monthly financial reports. The board will consider a Memorandum of Understanding for the Colorado Works Program and receive updates on early childhood services and legislation.

• Memorandum of Understanding for Colorado Works Program (Hinsdale County) for 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2025
• Updates on Early Childhood Services, Local Coordinating Organizations (LCO), and Universal Pre-K (UPK)
• Review of current status on key legislative bills

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering multiple contracts and agreements, a resolution to purchase real property near Crested Butte, and a resolution to extend ATV/OHV/UTV use on a portion of County Road 3. They will also discuss law enforcement saturation patrols and hold an executive session on legal advice regarding public records requests.

• Resolution to purchase Lot 5, Flying E Ranch Subdivision, State Highway 135, Crested Butte
• Resolution extending ATV, OHV, and UTV use on County Road 3 until December 31, 2024
• Law enforcement saturation patrols; $10,000 from Sustainable Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
• Contract Attorney Agreement with Rachel Allen, Allen Law LLC; $45,000
• Contract Amendment #3 with Dept. of Human Services Behavioral Health Administration; $479,265

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners holds a work session to receive updates from two water conservation districts and a legislative roundtable, and to discuss a proposed permit fee adjustment from Public Works. As a work session, no formal action can be taken; items are for discussion only.

• Colorado River Water Conservation District update
• Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District update
• HB 1177 roundtable update
• Permit fee adjustment proposal from Public Works

Planning Commission

The Gunnison County Planning Commission will hold a work session on a minor impact application from Spitfire Realty to build a garage with a residence above at 4500 Highway 50. The 3,313-acre parcel already has a main residence, ranch manager's house, and utility shed totaling 7,088 sq. ft.; the proposal adds 2,000 sq. ft., making it a third residence. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Work session on LUC-24-00007: Spitfire Realty minor impact application
• Proposed 2,000 sq. ft. garage with residence above at 4500 Highway 50
• Parcel would total 9,088 sq. ft. across three residences
• Approval of March 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Unscheduled citizens' comment period

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a liquor licensing hearing, consent agenda approvals, and several discussion items. Key decisions include a resolution to purchase real property at 25125 State Highway 135 in Crested Butte, a fee schedule update for Shady Island River Park, and a discussion on allowing ATV/OHV/UTV use on a portion of County Road 3. The board will also consider an easement agreement with the City of Gunnison for access to a new Emergency Medical Services center and a letter of support for a water district grant.

• Public hearing for Colorado liquor retail license application by Big T CBS LLC at 235 Elcho Avenue, Crested Butte
• Resolution authorizing purchase of real property at 25125 State Highway 135, Riverland Area, Crested Butte
• Resolution amending fee schedule for Shady Island River Park, replacing Resolution No. 2021-18
• Discussion on ATV, OHV, and UTV use on a portion of County Road 3
• Easement agreement with City of Gunnison for Recreation Center Parcel access to new Emergency Medical Services center

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session with a single agenda item: a quarterly update from the Gunnison Valley Health Board of Trustees. Work sessions are not recorded and no formal action can be taken, so this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Gunnison Valley Health Board of Trustees quarterly update

Environmental Health Board

The Gunnison County Environmental Health Board is meeting to handle routine organizational business, approve past minutes, and hear unscheduled citizen comments. The main item is a continued public hearing on a variance request from Joseph Baker for an onsite wastewater treatment system on a parcel smaller than one acre at 20 Paul Pl.

• Continued public hearing: OWTS variance for parcel under one acre at 20 Paul Pl (OWTS-23-00146)
• Approval of officers
• Approval of minutes from April 28, 2022, June 30, 2022, and February 15, 2024
• Unscheduled citizens comments

Environmental Health Board

The Gunnison County Environmental Health Board is meeting to handle routine organizational business, approve minutes, and hear unscheduled citizen comments. The main item is a continued public hearing on a variance request to the county's OWTS (septic) regulations for a parcel smaller than one acre at 20 Paul Pl.

• Continued public hearing on OWTS variance for parcel less than one acre at 20 Paul Pl (OWTS-23-00146)
• Approval of officers
• Approval of February 15, 2024 minutes
• Unscheduled citizens comments

Planning Commission

The Gunnison County Planning Commission will conduct a site visit and work session on the Avalon Subdivision, a proposal to split a 96-acre parcel into 76 residential lots. They will also continue a joint public hearing on the Spezze Subdivision, a minor impact review to divide a 7.84-acre parcel into two lots. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• Site visit and work session for LUC-22-00028 Avalon Subdivision: 96 acres into 76 lots, max 5,000 sq ft homes, 67% open space
• Continued joint public hearing for LUC-23-00015 Spezze Subdivision: 7.84-acre parcel at 3528 CO-114 into two lots (3-acre and 4.54-acre)
• Conservation of 29.72-acre parcel with perpetual protective covenants as part of Spezze proposal
• Water and wastewater service via Crested Butte South Metropolitan District for Avalon
• Approval of March 7, 2024 meeting minutes and unscheduled citizens comments

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, liquor licensing, and a consent agenda. Key decisions include a resolution for the Elk Ranch Homestead Subdivision, a $3,013,140.50 airport contract, and appointments to several boards and commissions. The meeting also includes a separate Board of Health session.

• Resolution approving LUC-22-00052 Elk Ranch Homestead Subdivision
• Contract with Oldcastle SW Group dba United Companies for $3,013,140.50
• FAA grant application for Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport ($151,135 county impact)
• Appointments to Extension Advisory, Sage-grouse, Historic Preservation, Region 10, and Opioid Council
• Liquor license renewals for Irwin Backcountry Guides LLC (Parking Barn and Movie Cabin)

Planning Commission

The Gunnison County Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing on the Spezze Subdivision, which proposes splitting a 7.84-acre parcel into two lots and conserving a 29.72-acre parcel. The commission will also hold work sessions on a new commercial building at Riverland Industrial Park and a 1.605 MW solar array at Avalanche Park in Crested Butte. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing: Spezze Subdivision (LUC-23-00015) at 3528 CO-114, subdividing 7.84 acres into two lots (3-acre and 4.54-acre) with a 29.72-acre conservation parcel
• Work session: Riverland Industrial Park (LUC-24-00003) - new two-story commercial four-unit building with garage doors and office/storage space
• Work session: Avy Solar (LUC-23-00027) - 1.605 MW solar array on 3.75 acres at 26575 State Highway 135, Crested Butte (Avalanche Park)
• Approval of minutes from February 15, 2024 meeting
• Unscheduled citizens comments period

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve consent agenda items, including a $1,000,000 opioid response grant, and discuss resolutions for temporary seasonal closures and weight restrictions on Gold Basin Road and Slate River Road. They will also consider grant agreements for land preservation projects and other administrative items.

• Colorado Department of Law; Opioid Response Strategic Impact Grant; $1,000,000
• Resolution authorizing temporary seasonal closure and weight restriction for a portion of County Road 38 (Gold Basin Road)
• Resolution authorizing temporary weight restriction for a portion of County Road 734 (Slate River Road)
• Gunnison Valley Land Preservation Fund Grant Agreement; AVLT's Marble Basecamp; $100,000
• Gunnison Valley Land Preservation Fund Grant Agreement; Higher Ground; $150,000

Board of Equalization

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 5, 2024, to consider consent agenda items including grant awards, contract amendments, and committee appointments. They will also discuss resolutions for temporary seasonal closures and weight restrictions on County Roads 38 and 734, and consider land preservation fund grants. The meeting includes a Board of Equalization session and a Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District meeting.

• Colorado Department of Law Opioid Response Strategic Impact Grant; $1,000,000
• Resolution authorizing temporary seasonal closure and weight restriction for County Road 38 (Gold Basin Road)
• Resolution authorizing temporary weight restriction for County Road 734 (Slate River Road)
• Gunnison Valley Land Preservation Fund grant to AVLT's Marble Basecamp; $100,000
• Gunnison Valley Land Preservation Fund grant to Higher Ground; $150,000

Board of County Commissioners

This is a work session, so no formal action will be taken. The board will receive an update from the Gunnison Historic Preservation Commission and discuss FY25 Congressionally Directed Spending requests with a representative from Senator Hickenlooper's office.

• Gunnison Historic Preservation Commission update
• Discussion of FY25 Congressionally Directed Spending requests with Azarel Madrigal from Senator Hickenlooper's office

STOR Committee

The committee will vote to affirm investments from the Gunnison County Stewardship Fund for 2024. Members will also discuss future requirements for fund applicants and funding for resource maintenance on state and federal lands.

• Election of new Chair and Vice Chair
• Affirmation of January 25th vote on 2024 Stewardship Funding investments
• Discussion of future requirements for Stewardship Fund applicants
• Discussion of strategic plan item C3 regarding maintenance funding for state and federal lands

Gunnison Basin Sage-grouse Strategic Committee

The Gunnison Basin Sage-grouse Strategic Committee is meeting to receive updates on wildlife grants and subcommittee activities. The body will also review herbicide use comments and photography applications for lek access.

• Update on CPW Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Grant
• Raven Subcommittee meeting update
• South Beaver Creek ACEC Management and Herbicide Use Comment Letter Summary
• Lek Access Photography Application(s)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, consider a resolution on open fire bans and fire restriction stages, and act on a consent agenda containing numerous administrative items, including contracts, grant applications, and committee appointments. The meeting also includes reports from the county manager, treasurer, and public comment.

• Resolution on open fire bans and fire restriction stages
• Contract Amendment #3 with Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, $82,899.31
• Colorado Department of Human Services Family First Transition Act Funds application, $249,726
• County aid agreements for local nonprofits (e.g., Gunnison Country Food Pantry $12,000, Project Hope $10,500)
• Intergovernmental agreement for winter road maintenance with Town of Pitkin

Planning Commission

The Gunnison County Planning Commission will hold a joint work session with the Board of County Commissioners to review the draft Greater Gunnison Community Plan and discuss the Avalon Subdivision application, which proposes 76 residential lots on a 96-acre parcel. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and electing officers.

• Review of draft Greater Gunnison Community Plan for land use north and west of Gunnison
• Work session on Avalon Subdivision (LUC-22-00028): 96 acres into 76 residential lots
• Proposed homes up to 5,000 sq ft, minimum 1,400 sq ft, with two-car garage
• 67% of land proposed as open space with internal trail system
• Water and wastewater service via Crested Butte South Metropolitan District

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the Tourism and Prosperity Partnership's 2024 workplan and receive an update from the Veteran Services Officer. No formal action will be taken, as this is a work session.

• Tourism and Prosperity Partnership 2024 workplan update
• Veteran Services Officer update

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public hearings, and appointments. Key items include a resolution to delegate contract authority for the Whetstone Community Housing Development Project, a revocation of protective covenants and vacation of plat for Snowbound Subdivision, and numerous board and commission appointments. The meeting also includes a liquor licensing authority session and a local marketing district special meeting.

• Resolution delegating authority to County Manager for Whetstone Property and Whetstone Community Housing Development Project contracts
• Revocation of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Vacation of Plat for Snowbound Subdivision, LUC-22-00047
• Consent agenda includes $35,000 behavioral health services contract with Crested Butte State of Mind
• Consent agenda includes $199,722.80 grant application for Western Slope Communities Unite for Better Mental Health Project
• Liquor license renewal for Three Rivers Smokehouse and special event permit for KBUT Radio

Planning Commission

The Gunnison County Planning Commission, along with the Board of Commissioners, City Council, and City Planning and Zoning Commission, will hold a joint meeting to receive a presentation from Design Workshop on the Three Mile Plan. The presentation covers project updates, guiding principles, timeline, and initial concepts including the vision statement, goals, and land use framework, with opportunity for feedback.

• Presentation by Design Workshop on Three Mile Plan updates
• Discussion of vision statement and overarching goals
• Land use framework initial concepts
• Joint meeting of county and city boards
• Public participation via Zoom

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting and work session. They will consider appointing one person to the Gunnison Valley Rural Housing Authority, discuss a strategic plan update on equity and inclusion, receive a Colorado River District update, and interview 20 applicants for various county boards and commissions.

• Appointment to Gunnison Valley Rural Housing Authority (two-year term) - applicant Perry Solheim
• Strategic Plan Update on equity, diversity, and inclusion (Strategic Result C1)
• Interviews for Environmental Health Board, Historic Preservation Commission, Library Board of Trustees, Land Preservation Board, Tourism & Prosperity Partnership, Planning Commission, and Sustainable Tourism & Outdoor Recreation Committee

Planning Commission

The Gunnison County Planning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and continue a joint public hearing on a minor impact review for the Elk Ranch Homestead Subdivision. The applicant proposes to subdivide 14.2 acres into three single-family residential lots. This item was continued from the January 4, 2024 meeting.

• Continued public hearing for LUC-22-00052 Minor Impact Review: Elk Ranch Homestead Subdivision
• Proposal to subdivide 14.2 acres into three single-family residential lots
• Approval of minutes from January 4, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
• Unscheduled citizens comments period

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including an ordinance regulating vehicle parking at the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport, a request to extend the submittal deadline for the Whetstone Community Housing Development, and a resolution approving a grant application for the Sawtooth Housing Project Phase II. The board will also act on a consent agenda that includes a $80,000 janitorial services contract and a $10,000 grant for the Early Childhood Council, among other items. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per item, and no formal action can be taken during that time.

• Ordinance No. 21: Repealing Ordinance No. 4 and establishing regulation of vehicle parking at Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
• Resolution approving grant application for Strong Communities Infrastructure Grant for Sawtooth Housing Project, Phase II
• Request for extension of submittal deadline for Whetstone Community Housing Development (LUC-22-00049)
• Consent agenda: Janitorial services contract with Jackalope Services, LLC, $80,000 for 2024
• Consent agenda: El Pomar Foundation grant of $10,000 for Gunnison-Hinsdale Early Childhood Council

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to set the county's 2024 mill levy and a temporary tax credit mill levy, followed by a work session with a Pitch Mine Reclamation Project update and interviews for the Board of Adjustment. The special meeting allows formal action; the work session is for discussion only.

• Resolution setting 2024 mill levy for Gunnison County
• Resolution setting temporary tax credit mill levy for 2024
• Pitch Mine Reclamation Project update
• Board of Adjustment interviews: Julie Baca, Andy Tocke, Jeff Wilkinson

Planning Commission

The Gunnison County Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing on a minor impact review for the Elk Ranch Homestead Subdivision, proposing to divide 14.2 acres into three single-family residential lots. The commission will also hold a work session on a request to reduce the impact classification of a proposed single-family residence with attached garage at Lot 3, Red Mountain Ranch Estates Subdivision, from minor impact to administrative review. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing on LUC-22-00052: Elk Ranch Homestead Subdivision, 14.2 acres into 3 lots
• Work session on LUC-23-00052: Impact classification reduction for Lot 3, Red Mountain Ranch Estates
• Approval of minutes from December 21, 2023 meeting
• Unscheduled citizens' comments period

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to reorganize for 2024, appoint members to various boards and commissions, and consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and grants. They will also discuss a boundary line adjustment, comment on the Thompson Divide withdrawal, and receive a legal presentation on open meeting laws and ethics.

• Emergency Management Performance Grant application: $263,140.60
• Janitorial services contract for Blackstock Building: $49,085 annually
• Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation grants: $15,000 and $64,000
• Snow plowing contract on County Road 265: $5,000
• Boundary line adjustment for Almont Fire House LLC, Adobe House LLC, Bighorn LLC