Keenesburg public meetings in 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2024 budget, including resolutions to adopt the budget, appropriate funds, and levy property taxes. They will also consider a hotel/motel registration ordinance, several development and service agreements, and an executive session on a contract with BiO2 Solutions.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2024 budget (Resolution 2023-71, 2023-72)
• Property tax levy for 2024 budget year (Resolution 2023-73)
• Ordinance 2023-11: hotel/motel registration requirements
• Amendments for High Plains Bank site plan and Summerfield North sewer agreement
• Global Master Services Agreement with ADP

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Keenesburg Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 6:00 pm has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several resolutions, including reducing the improvement guarantee for the Judie Anne Subdivision and amending the town attorney contract. They will also discuss a draft comprehensive plan amendment and receive staff and board reports. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Resolution 2023-66: Further reduction of improvement guarantee for Judie Anne Subdivision for completed earthwork and roadway improvements
• Resolution 2023-67: Approving amendment to town attorney contract to replace Appendix A
• Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment discussion
• Consent agenda: financial report and payment of bills
• Appointment and swearing in of a board member

BOARD OF TRUSTEES - SPECIAL MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution No. 2023-65, which approves a fourth amendment to the construction contract between the town and AGSmart, Inc. A budget work session will follow the meeting.

• Resolution No. 2023-65: Fourth amendment to construction contract with AGSmart, Inc.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a cooperative agreement with Weld County for child abuse and neglect investigations, accepting a land donation for the 7-11 site, an intergovernmental agreement with the statewide internet portal authority, and conditional acceptance of public improvements for the Vista West subdivision. The board will also hear a police report, treasurer's report, and public comment, and may enter an executive session to discuss legal matters including a contract with BiO2 Solutions, a land swap, and the Pioneer Annexation Agreement.

• Resolution 2023-61: Cooperative agreement with Weld County Dept. of Human Services for child abuse/neglect investigations
• Resolution 2023-62: Accept donation and special warranty deed for land for 7-11 site plan
• Resolution 2023-63: Intergovernmental agreement with Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA)
• Resolution 2023-64: Conditional acceptance of public improvements for Vista West subdivision
• Executive session on legal advice re: BiO2 Solutions contract, land swap, Pioneer Annexation Agreement

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Board of Trustees will consider ordinances regarding lodging registration and municipal court costs. The meeting also includes a discussion on dissolving the Finance Committee and a potential land purchase.

• Ordinance 2023-11: New registration requirements for hotels, motels, and lodging houses
• Ordinance 2023-14: Amendments to municipal court costs
• Resolution 2023-60: First amendment to subdivision agreement for Judie Anne Subdivision
• Dissolution of the Finance Committee
• Liquor license renewal application for Country Liquors

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 2, 2023, has been canceled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Board of Trustees will hold a budget work session and a public hearing regarding the Boomer Annexation and its initial zoning. The meeting also includes discussions on dissolving the Finance Committee and extending a CDBG funds agreement.

• Public Hearing: Boomer Annexation and Initial Zoning
• Resolution 2023-58: Boomer Annexation eligibility
• Ordinance 2023-13: Boomer Annexation approval
• Ordinance 2023-14: Boomer Annexation zoning
• Resolution 2023-59: Amendment to extend CDBG funds subrecipient agreement

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Keenesburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution recommending approval of initial zoning for the Boomer Annexation property. The commission will also review the draft 2024 meeting schedule. This is a decision-making meeting on the annexation zoning and a planning item for next year's schedule.

• Public hearing on initial zoning for Boomer Annexation
• Resolution PC2023-06 recommending approval of initial zoning for Boomer Annexation
• 2024 Draft Planning Commission Schedule review

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to consider two subdivision-related resolutions, review the 2024 draft budget, and set the 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes routine consent items (financial report, bill payments, and minutes approval) and public comment.

• Resolution 2023-56: further reduction of improvement guarantee for Judie Anne Subdivision water/sewer work
• Resolution 2023-57: first amendment to subdivision agreement for Vista West Subdivision
• 2024 Draft Budget review
• 2024 Draft Board of Trustees Schedule
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees will hold a budget work session followed by a regular meeting. They will vote on several resolutions, including extensions of towing agreements, an amendment to the comprehensive plan contract, and a third amendment to a construction contract. The board will also discuss the BiO2 Solutions schedule and hold an executive session on related legal and negotiation matters.

• Resolution 2023-51: Extend towing/storage agreement with Manuel Cantu Balderas Jr.
• Resolution 2023-52: Extend towing/storage agreement with Kronk's Roadside
• Resolution 2023-53: Amend Rick Engineering contract for community engagement and planning on comprehensive plan update
• Resolution 2023-54: Assign Colorado Water Well contract to Pumpman
• Resolution 2023-55: Third amendment to construction contract with AGSMART, Inc.

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Keenesburg Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting, including approval of prior minutes, discussion of Oktoberfest, and a public hearing on a variance application for 302 Thomas Avenue. The Board of Adjustment will convene immediately after to consider the variance request.

• Public hearing on variance application for 302 Thomas Avenue
• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2023
• Discussion of Oktoberfest
• Variance 101 primer for Board of Adjustment

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees will consider several resolutions and an ordinance at its regular meeting. Key items include a new ordinance requiring registration for hotels, motels, and lodging houses, and resolutions to buy and install a modular police building, partner with Weld County for on-demand transit, accept right-of-way for a fire district, and hire an IT consultant. The board will also review a code enforcement report and schedule a 2024 budget work session.

• Ordinance No. 2023-11: adds hotel/motel/lodging registration requirements to Chapter 6 of the municipal code
• Resolution No. 2023-40: approves contract with Eagle Creek Modular Solutions for purchase/installation of a modular police building
• Resolution No. 2023-49: approves IGA with Weld County for on-demand transit operated by Via Mobility
• Resolution No. 2023-47: approves IGA with Southeast Weld Fire Protection District for right-of-way donation on North 1st Avenue
• Resolution No. 2023-50: reduces improvement guarantee for Judie Anne Subdivision after water system completion

The Board of Trustees approved several resolutions including a contract for a new police department modular building and a transit agreement with Weld County. An ordinance regarding lodging registration requirements was postponed. The board also scheduled a 2024 budget workshop.

• Approved contract with Eagle Creek Modular Solutions, Inc. for police department building (6-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Weld County for VIA Mobility on-demand transit (6-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Southeast Weld Fire Protection District for North 1st Avenue right-of-way (6-0)
• Approved IT consulting agreement with Phoenix Technology Group, LLC (6-0)
• Approved reduction in improvement guarantee for Judie Anne Subdivision (6-0)
• Postponed Ordinance No. 2023-11 regarding lodging registration requirements (4-2)
• Scheduled 2024 budget workshop for September 18, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including financial report and June 20, 2023 minutes (6-0)

Workshop

The Keenesburg Town Board is holding a workshop to discuss the 2024 budget. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Discussion of the 2024 budget

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Board appointed a new Town Manager and approved the 2022 Audit. Several resolutions were passed regarding infrastructure, including street repairs and subdivision improvements, while an ordinance for hotel registration requirements was rejected.

• Appointed Matthew Canterbury as Town Manager (7-0)
• Approved 2022 Audit (7-0)
• Denied Ordinance No. 2023-11 regarding hotel and motel registration requirements (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-12 regarding disposition of unclaimed property (7-0)
• Authorized staff to negotiate a contract with Eagle Creek Modular Solutions for a police department building (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-43 for the 7-11 Site Plan Development Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-45 for street repair contract with Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-41 to set a public hearing for the Boomer Annexation (7-0)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider an emergency ordinance to require reimbursement of town review costs for oil and gas permit applications. They will also consider a resolution finding substantial compliance for the Boomer Annexation petition and setting a public hearing. The agenda includes routine consent items, an update on the police department modular, and a letter of support for a transportation planning region.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code for oil & gas well cost recovery
• Ordinance No. 2023-10: emergency ordinance requiring reimbursement of town review costs for oil and gas permits
• Resolution No. 2023-39: finding substantial compliance for Boomer Annexation and setting a public hearing
• Update on Police Department Modular
• Letter of Support on Transportation Planning Region

The Board of Trustees passed an emergency ordinance requiring reimbursement for town review costs on oil and gas permit applications. Other actions included approving the Boomer Annexation petition and moving forward with a police department modular proposal.

• Approved Consent Agenda including financial report and May 15, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-10 requiring reimbursement of town review costs for oil and gas permit applications (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-39 finding substantial compliance for the Boomer Annexation petition (7-0)
• Approved motion to move forward with the Eagle Creek Modular proposal for the Police Department (7-0)
• Approved providing a Letter of Support for the Upper Front Range Transportation Planning Region (7-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Keenesburg Planning Commission is meeting to consider a public hearing and resolution recommending an emergency ordinance that would require oil and gas companies to reimburse the town for review costs of permit applications. The commission will also approve minutes from its July 20 meeting and discuss its September meeting schedule.

• Public hearing on amendment to Municipal Code establishing cost recovery for oil & gas wells
• Resolution PC2023-05 recommending approval of emergency ordinance amending Chapter 16 for reimbursement of town review costs for oil and gas permit applications
• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of September Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission recommended approval of an emergency ordinance to require reimbursement of town review costs for oil and gas exploration and production permit applications. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 20, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. PC2023-05 recommending an emergency ordinance for oil and gas permit cost recovery (4-0)
• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees will consider appointing a town manager and approving an employment agreement, as well as amending the interim town manager's contract. They will also review the comprehensive plan, designate the planning commission as the board of adjustment, and approve an intergovernmental agreement for oil and gas enforcement. The meeting includes routine items like the treasurer's report and consent agenda.

• Resolution 2023-34: appoint town manager and approve employment agreement
• Resolution 2023-35: first amendment to project agreement with Weld County RE-3J School District for athletic complex fields
• Ordinance 2023-09: emergency ordinance designating planning commission as board of adjustment
• Resolution 2023-38: intergovernmental agreement with Weld County for oil and gas 1041 enforcement
• Resolution 2023-37: first amendment to professional services agreement with Mountaintop Management Assistance LLC for interim town manager

The Board of Trustees approved the appointment of a Town Manager and an amended agreement with the Weld County RE-3J School District for athletic field maintenance. Additionally, the board designated the Planning Commission to serve as the Board of Adjustment and approved an agreement for oil and gas enforcement assistance.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-34 appointing a Town Manager and employment agreement (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-35 amending the project agreement with Weld County RE-3J School District for athletic field use and maintenance (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-09 designating the Planning Commission as the Board of Adjustment (6-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-38 for an intergovernmental agreement with Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department for enforcement assistance (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-37 v2 amending the professional services agreement with Mountaintop Management Assistance, LLC to include a $1,000 flat rate (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including financial reports, bill payments, and May 1 and May 8 minutes (7-0)
• Agreed to a fourth Comprehensive Plan survey at Oktoberfest

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Keenesburg Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from June 1, 2023, and to discuss the Town of Hudson's draft comprehensive plan update. This is a regular meeting with public comment and information/discussion items.

• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2023
• Town of Hudson - Draft Comprehensive Plan Update

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Board of Trustees respond to the Town of Hudson regarding its Draft Comprehensive Plan Update. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 1, 2023 meeting.

• Approved June 1, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended Board of Trustees respond to Town of Hudson Draft Comprehensive Plan Update (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

This meeting has been cancelled and rescheduled to July 20, 2023, at 6:00 PM. No agenda items are listed for this date.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled to July 20, 2023, at 6:00 PM

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees will consider several resolutions, including appointing a town manager and approving an employment agreement, amending a project agreement with the Weld County RE-3J School District for athletic complex fields, and reducing the improvement guarantee for the Judie Anne Subdivision. The board will also discuss code enforcement expectations and receive staff reports.

• Resolution 2023-34: Appoint town manager and approve employment agreement
• Resolution 2023-35: First amendment to project agreement with Weld County RE-3J School District for athletic complex fields
• Resolution 2023-36: Reduce improvement guarantee for Judie Anne Subdivision
• Code enforcement expectations discussion
• Financial report and payment of bills (consent agenda)

The Board of Trustees approved a reduction in the improvement guarantee for the Judie Anne Subdivision. Two resolutions regarding the Town Manager appointment and a school district project agreement were postponed. The Board also agreed to a $3,000 moving expense request for Matt Canterbury.

• Approved Consent Agenda including financial report and payment of bills (6-0)
• Postponed Resolution No. 2023-34 regarding Town Manager appointment and agreement (6-0)
• Postponed Resolution No. 2023-35 regarding Weld County Re-3J School District project agreement (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-36 to reduce improvement guarantee for Judie Anne Subdivision (6-0)
• Approved $3,000 moving expense request for Matt Canterbury

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to potentially appoint a Town Manager, following an executive session to discuss negotiation strategy and a proposed employment agreement. The board will also consider an alternate date for its July 10, 2023 regular meeting. Public comment is scheduled before these actions.

• Executive session under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e) on Town Manager appointment and employment agreement
• Action on appointment of a Town Manager
• Alternate date for July 10, 2023 Board of Trustees meeting

The Board of Trustees held a special session to discuss the appointment of a Town Manager in executive session, though no action was taken on the appointment. The Board voted to move the July 10, 2023, meeting to July 6, 2023.

• Approved rescheduling the July 10 meeting to July 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (6-1-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss Town Manager appointment and employment agreement (7-0)
• No action taken on the appointment of a Town Manager

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on amending the town code to regulate oil and gas drilling (Ordinance 2023-07) and to allow solar energy facilities as a special review use in agricultural zones (Ordinance 2023-08). They will also consider a contract for mill/overlay/patching of Lambert St., approve consultant amendments for a master drainage study and up to $50,000 in additional services, adopt a reserves policy, and vote on a resolution opposing Proposition HH. The board will also interview town manager candidates and hold an executive session on personnel and negotiations.

• Public hearing and ordinance on oil & gas drilling regulations (1041)
• Public hearing and ordinance to allow solar facilities in agricultural zone
• Contract selection for mill/overlay/patching of Lambert St.
• Resolution approving consultant amendment for master drainage study
• Resolution authorizing up to $50,000 in additional consultant services

The Board of Trustees approved ordinances regulating oil and gas development and allowing solar energy facilities in agricultural zones. The Board also selected a contractor for street work and approved several administrative resolutions.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-07 regarding oil and gas development (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-08 allowing solar energy facilities as a special review use in Agricultural Zone District (7-0)
• Selected Martin Marietta for Lambert St. mill/overlay/patching project (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-30 to expand scope for Master Drainage Study with Professional Engineering Consultants, P.A., Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-31 authorizing Town Manager to obtain additional services up to $50,000 via purchase order (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-32 adopting a Town Reserves Policy (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-33 opposing Proposition HH (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (7-0)

Notice of Board Members to attend Business Meeting

This is a notice that three or more members of the Town of Keenesburg Board of Trustees will attend the Parks Committee Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 4:00 pm at 91 W Broadway Avenue. The agenda contains no specific items for decision or discussion.

• Board members attending Parks Committee Meeting
• Meeting location: 91 W Broadway Avenue, Keenesburg

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, old business including a personnel executive session and possible announcement of Town Manager finalists, consent agenda items, and several new business resolutions. These include agreements with the Colorado State Patrol for commercial vehicle inspections, a collection services contract, an economic development plan, and a musical performance contract. The board will also review community center survey results and hold an executive session on legal, negotiation, and property matters.

• Resolution 2023-26: MOU with Colorado State Patrol for commercial vehicle safety inspections
• Resolution 2023-27: Independent contractor agreement with Coast Professional, Inc. for collection services
• Resolution 2023-28: Adopting economic development plan and action plans for 2023-2024
• Resolution 2023-29: Independent contractor agreement with Bill Walsh for musical performance at July 3rd celebration
• Executive session on Town Manager applications and potential land purchases for library

The Board of Trustees named Tom Acre and Matthew Canterbury as finalists for the Town Manager position. They also approved a multi-year economic development plan and several service contracts. Other actions included a partnership with the Colorado State Patrol for vehicle inspections.

• Named Tom Acre and Matthew Canterbury as Town Manager finalists (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-26 for Colorado State Patrol commercial vehicle safety inspections (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-27 for collection services contract with Coast Professional, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-28 adopting Economic Development Plan and 2023-2024 action plans (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-29 for Bill Walth musical performance at July 3rd Celebration (7-0)
• Approved financial report, bill payments, and April 17, 2023 minutes (7-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Keenesburg Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider resolutions recommending approval of two ordinance amendments to the municipal code. One would allow solar energy facilities as a special review use in the agricultural zone, and the other would adopt 1041 regulations regarding oil and gas development. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 18 meeting.

• Public hearing on ordinance to allow solar energy facility as special review use in agricultural zone
• Resolution PC2023-03 recommending approval of solar energy facility code amendment
• Public hearing on ordinance regarding oil and gas drilling
• Resolution PC2023-04 recommending approval of 1041 regulations for oil and gas development
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2023

The Planning Commission recommended approval of two ordinances to amend the municipal code. These changes would allow solar energy facilities in agricultural zones and update regulations regarding oil and gas development.

• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Resolution PC2023-03 to permit solar energy facilities as a special review use in agricultural zones (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Resolution PC2023-04 to adopt 1041 regulations regarding oil and gas development (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Keenesburg Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from April 20, 2023, and discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update. They will also plan for the June 1 meeting, which includes a public hearing and requires a quorum. The agenda is mostly procedural with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 20, 2023
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update
• Planning for June 1 meeting with public hearing and quorum requirement

The Planning Commission held a regular session to approve previous minutes and discuss a Comprehensive Plan Update. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved Minutes from April 20, 2023 (5-0)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a treasurer's report, and a consent agenda. New business includes a proclamation for National Police Week, an ordinance amending the municipal traffic code, resolutions for a well pump installation and a music performance contract, plus discussions on a library donation, IT services, and rescheduling June meetings. An executive session is scheduled for negotiations regarding a land swap.

• Ordinance No. 2023-06 amending Chapter 8 (Vehicles and Traffic)
• Resolution No. 2023-24 approving additional project for Colorado Water Well for Well 4R pump system
• Resolution No. 2023-25 ratifying independent contractor agreement with Owl Canyon Outlaws for music/entertainment
• Consideration of library donation
• Executive session on land swap negotiations

The Board of Trustees approved a pump system installation for Well 4R and amended the municipal code regarding vehicles and traffic. The Board also authorized a donation to a summer reading program and approved a performance contract for the Owl Canyon Outlaws.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-06 amending municipal code regarding vehicles and traffic (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-24 for Colorado Water Well pump system installation at Well 4R (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-25 ratifying contractor agreement with Owl Canyon Outlaws (7-0)
• Approved $825 donation to the Summer Reading Program (6-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Police Week 2023 (7-0)
• Authorized Interim Town Manager to negotiate IT services with Phoenix
• Rescheduled June 5 Board Meeting to June 7, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved financial report and April 3, 2023 minutes (7-0)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING

The Board of Trustees met for a special session to discuss personnel matters. The board entered an executive session to review interview questions for Town Manager candidates.

• Waived special meeting notice (7-0)
• Approved entry into executive session for Town Manager candidate interviews (7-0)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees will consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including final acceptance of improvements for the Market Street Mart subdivision, a subdivision agreement for Market Street East, a mosquito management contract, a commercial vehicle weight limit change, and a new fee schedule. They will also discuss a proposal for Well 4R pitless adapter, select a collection agency, and hold executive sessions on a performance contract and Town Manager candidates.

• Resolution 2023-20: Final acceptance of public improvements for Market Street Mart Subdivision
• Resolution 2023-22: Approving subdivision agreement for Market Street East Subdivision
• Resolution 2023-19: Agreement with Vector Disease Control International for adult mosquito management
• Ordinance 2023-05: Amending Chapter 8 to increase commercial vehicle weight limits and permit modified vehicles
• Resolution 2023-23: Establishing a fee schedule for services

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Keenesburg Planning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss an amendment to Chapter 16 of the municipal code regarding solar energy facilities. The agenda includes public comment and general discussion, with the solar code amendment as the main substantive item.

• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2023
• Amending Chapter 16 of the Keenesburg Municipal Code - Solar Energy Facilities

The Planning Commission approved a recommendation to amend Chapter 16 of the Keenesburg Municipal Code regarding Solar Energy Facilities. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 2, 2023 meeting.

• Approved recommendation to amend Chapter 16 of the Keenesburg Municipal Code - Solar Energy Facilities (4-0)
• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a treasurer's report, and a consent agenda. New business includes an ordinance amending municipal court fine collection, a Tree City performance contract with Play'n Dirty LLC, recommendations on commercial vehicles in residential zones, a donation to the summer reading program, and sidewalk options for Kinnear. The board will also hold executive sessions on annexation negotiations and Town Manager interviews.

• Ordinance No. 2023-04 amending Chapter 2, Article V on collection of fines and court costs
• Tree City Performance Contract with Play'n Dirty LLC
• KMC recommendations on commercial vehicles in residential zone district
• Consideration of donation to Summer Reading Program
• Kinnear Sidewalk Options

The Board of Trustees approved Ordinance No. 2023-04 regarding the collection of municipal court fines and costs. They also selected a specific sidewalk option for Kinnear and provided direction for several park improvements. A proposed donation to the Summer Reading Program was not approved after a trustee removed their second.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-04 regarding municipal court fine and cost collection (5-0)
• Approved 'option three' for Kinnear sidewalk (5-0)
• Approved painting the basketball court to add Pickleball (5-0)
• Approved proceeding with the baseball field
• Approved proceeding with additional carving sculpture
• Approved installing memorial benches prior to Tree City event if possible
• Tabled Tree City Performance Contract with Play'n Dirty LLC until next meeting (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including financial report and March 20 minutes (5-0)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees will vote on several resolutions, including joining Colorado's opioid settlement, opposing statewide land-use preemptions in Senate Bill 23-213, and approving a mosquito management contract. They will also consider filling board vacancies, a school resource officer invoice reduction, and a town contribution to a car show. The meeting includes public comment, consent agenda items, and executive sessions for legal and personnel matters.

• Resolution 2023-17: Approve documents for Colorado opioids settlement participation
• Resolution 2023-18: Oppose statewide land use and zoning preemptions in Senate Bill 23-213
• Resolution 2023-19: Approve agreement with Vector Disease Control International for adult mosquito management
• Action on filling vacancies on the Board of Trustees
• Consideration of town contribution for Band/Sunflower Nationals Car Show

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution opposing Senate Bill 23-213 regarding statewide land use and zoning. The Board also agreed to participate in the Colorado Opioids Settlement and approved funding for a local car show band.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-18 opposing statewide land use and zoning preemptions in Senate Bill 23-213 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-17 to participate in the Colorado Opioids Settlement (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 payment for the band at the Sunflower Nationals Car Show (5-0)
• Voted to solicit applications to fill two open Board of Trustees seats (4-1)
• Accepted a reduction of $6,430.34 for the RE3J SRO invoice (5-0)
• Voted to seek another contractor for adult mosquito management services instead of Vector Disease Control International, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including financial report, payment of bills, and March 6, 2023 minutes (5-0)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 20, 2023, to consider new business including a police report, contract selection for the CDBG sidewalk project, a review of utility rate history, and a resolution supporting Second Amendment rights. The meeting also includes routine items such as the treasurer's report, consent agenda, and staff reports. A separate Liquor License Authority meeting will consider a renewal and a premise modification for Ponderosa Inn.

• Contract selection for CDBG sidewalk project
• Resolution No. 2023-16 supporting preservation of Second Amendment rights
• Review of history leading to current utility rates
• Liquor license renewal for Ponderosa Inn (Roger Tinklenberg)
• Modification of premise permit for Ponderosa Inn

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution supporting Second Amendment rights and passed a consent agenda including financial reports. The Liquor License Authority approved a renewal for Ponderosa Inn and a premise modification for Kum & Go. No contract was awarded for the CDBG Sidewalk Project.

• Approved Resolution 2023-16 supporting Second Amendment Rights (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including financial report and Feb 21 minutes (6-0)
• Denied award for CDBG Sidewalk Project contract pending more information
• Decided to put the proposal to increase allowed chickens to 15 to a citizen vote in November 2024
• Approved Liquor License Renewal for Ponderosa Inn (6-0)
• Approved Permit Application and Report of Changes for Kum & Go (6-0)

Notice of Board Members to attend Business Meeting

This is a notice that three or more Keenesburg Board of Trustees members may attend the Parks Committee Meeting. The agenda contains no specific decisions or discussion items, only the notice of possible attendance.

• Parks Committee Meeting at 91 W Broadway Avenue
• Possible attendance by three or more trustees

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Board of Trustees approved a new fee schedule for services and repealed the local disaster emergency declaration for the COVID-19 pandemic. The board also approved a liquor license renewal for American Legion Post 180.

• Approved Consent Agenda, including financial report and February 6, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-14 establishing a Fee Schedule for Services (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-15 repealing the COVID-19 Local Disaster Emergency Declaration (6-0)
• Approved Liquor License Renewal Application for American Legion Post 180 (6-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Keenesburg Planning Commission is meeting to approve past minutes and discuss short-term rentals and its meeting schedule. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; the short-term rental discussion is informational.

• Approval of minutes from January 5, February 2, and February 16, 2023
• Discussion of short-term rentals
• Discussion of Planning Commission schedule

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from three previous meetings in January and February. Members discussed short-term rental regulations but agreed to put the matter on hold. The commission also voted to reschedule its September meeting.

• Approved minutes from January 5, February 2, and February 16, 2023 (4-0)
• Decided to put short-term rental rules on hold
• Rescheduled September meeting to September 14, 2023, at 6:00pm

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss a comprehensive plan update presented by Britt Palmberg of RICK Engineering. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, with no other business listed.

• Comprehensive plan update presentation by Britt Palmberg, RICK Engineering

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on the preliminary and final plat for the Market Street East Subdivision and on initial zoning for annexed portions of Weld County Roads 59, 18, and 16.5. They will also consider resolutions on a catalytic converter theft protection grant, a CDBG subrecipient agreement, an affirmative action program, a town manager job description, contracts for Movies in the Park, an amended library IGA, and other items. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items, police and staff reports, and presentations on investments and affordable housing.

• Public hearing and Resolution 2023-08 for Market Street East Subdivision preliminary and final plat
• Public hearing and Ordinance 2023-03 for zoning annexed portions of Weld County Roads 59, 18 & 16.5
• Resolution 2023-07 for catalytic converter identification and theft protection program grant
• Resolution 2023-09 for Community Development Block Grant subrecipient agreement
• Resolution 2023-12 approving two contracts with Airbound for Movies in the Park

The Board of Trustees approved the preliminary and final plats for the Market Street East subdivision and zoned annexed portions of County Roads 59, 18, and 16.5. The Board also approved a CDBG subrecipient agreement and affirmative action program for a sidewalk project. A resolution for a catalytic converter theft protection program was not approved.

• Approved preliminary and final plats for Market Street East Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved zoning for annexed Weld County Roads 59, 18 & 16.5 (5-0)
• CDBG subrecipient agreement for sidewalk project approved (5-0)
• Adopted Affirmative Action Program required for CDBG funds (5-0)
• Approved Town Manager job description (5-0)
• Approved two contracts with Airbound for movies in the park (5-0)
• Tabled resolution regarding Keenesburg Library agreement (4-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Kum & Go (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Keenesburg Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider two major items: recommending approval of the preliminary and final plat for the Market Street East Subdivision, and recommending initial zoning for property to be annexed along Weld County Roads 59, 18, and 16½. The commission will also appoint a chair and vice chair, and approve minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting.

• Resolution PC2023-01 recommending approval of preliminary and final plat for Market Street East Subdivision
• Resolution PC2023-02 recommending approval of initial zoning for Weld County Roads 59, 18 and 16½ annexation
• Annexation of Weld County Road 16, 59 & 18.5 zoning
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2022

The Planning Commission approved a preliminary and final plat for the Market Street East Subdivision. The commission also recommended approval of initial zoning for the annexation of Weld County Roads 59, 18, and 16½. Additionally, the board appointed its Chair and Vice Chair.

• Appointed Timothy Knudsen as Chair and Heather Huck as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved minutes from November 3, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution PC2023-01 recommending the Market Street East Subdivision preliminary and final plat (4-0)
• Approved Resolution PC2023-02 recommending initial zoning for the Weld County Roads 59, 18, and 16½ annexation (4-0)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to receive an overview of the Highway 52 Coalition and to discuss the intersection of County Roads 59 and State Highway 52. The agenda includes public comment and new business items, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Overview of Highway 52 Coalition
• Discussion of intersection of County Roads 59 & State Highway 52

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to receive an overview of the Highway 52 Coalition and a presentation regarding the intersection of County Roads 59 and State Highway 52. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees will consider an ordinance amending the municipal code to allow backyard chicken hens in certain areas and remove restrictions on egg sales, as well as a resolution approving a grant agreement for a catalytic converter identification and theft protection program. Two public hearings on a subdivision plat and initial zoning of annexed county road portions are continued to February 21. The board will also consider a special meeting and College for Kids scholarships.

• Public hearing on Market Street East Subdivision Preliminary & Final Plat continued to Feb 21
• Public hearing on initial zoning of annexed portions of County Roads 59, 18 & 16.5 continued to Feb 21
• Ordinance No. 2023-02 amending Chapter 7 on backyard chicken hens and egg sales
• Resolution No. 2023-07 approving intergovernmental grant for catalytic converter theft protection
• Consideration of College for Kids scholarships

The Board of Trustees approved an ordinance allowing backyard chicken hens in certain areas and removing restrictions on egg sales. The board also approved College for Kids scholarships and scheduled a special meeting regarding CR 59 and Highway 52.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-02 regarding backyard chicken hens and egg sales (6-1)
• Approved College for Kids scholarships (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including financial report and January 9 minutes (7-0)
• Approved purchase of three tickets for SE Weld Chamber Banquet (6-0)
• Scheduled Special Meeting for February 9, 2023, regarding CR 59 and Highway 52 (7-0)
• Continued Market Street East Subdivision public hearing to February 21, 2023 (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for zoning of annexed County Roads 59, 18 & 16.5 to February 21, 2023 (7-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 2023-07 regarding catalytic converter theft protection (7-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Keenesburg Planning Commission will meet to consider two major items: a preliminary and final plat for the Market Street East Subdivision and a resolution recommending approval of initial zoning for the annexation of Weld County Roads 59, 18, and 16½. The commission will also appoint a chair and vice chair, and approve minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting. Public comment is scheduled.

• Market Street East Subdivision Preliminary and Final Plat (Resolution PC2023-01)
• Annexation of Weld County Road 16, 59 & 18.5 Zoning (Resolution PC2023-02)
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of Minutes from November 3, 2022

The Planning Commission voted to continue all scheduled business, including the Market Street East Subdivision plat and Weld County road annexations, to a special meeting on February 16, 2023. Timothy Knudsen was appointed Acting Chair for the session.

• Appointed Timothy Knudsen as Acting Chair
• Continued Market Street East Subdivision Preliminary and Final Plat public hearings to Feb 16 (3-0)
• Continued Annexation of Weld County Roads 16, 59 & 18.5 Zoning public hearings to Feb 16 (3-0)
• Continued all other agenda items to Feb 16 (3-0)

WORK SESSION

The Keenesburg Town Board is holding a work session to discuss the Town Manager job description. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and the agenda contains no other substantive business.

• Discussion of Town Manager job description

Notice of Board Members to Attend an Event

This is a notice that three or more Keenesburg Board of Trustees members may attend an event on January 28, 2023, at 22186 Hwy 52, Hudson, CO. The agenda contains no discussion items, votes, or official business—only the possibility of a quorum being present at a public event.

• Notice of potential quorum at event on 2023-01-28 at 6:00 pm
• Location: 22186 Hwy 52, Hudson, CO

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and consider resolutions and an ordinance to annex Weld County Roads 59, 18 & 16.5 into the town, with initial zoning continued to February 6, 2023. They will also appoint an interim town manager, review a police report, and consider several purchases and donations.

• Public hearing and ordinance for annexation of Weld County Roads 59, 18 & 16.5
• Resolution 2023-04: conditional acceptance of public improvements for Evan's Place Filing 2 subdivision
• Resolution 2023-05: intergovernmental agreement for victim advocate services with Town of Hudson
• Consideration of pump/motor replacement parts purchase and water meter registers
• Consideration of College for Kids scholarships and Ft. Lupton Field of Honor donation

The Board of Trustees approved the annexation of three county roads and hired an interim town manager. The board also approved several public works purchases and an agreement for victim advocate services with the Town of Hudson.

• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Mountaintop Management Assistance, LLC for Interim Town Manager (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-03 and Ordinance No. 2023-01 to annex County Roads 59, 18, and 16.5 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-04 for conditional acceptance of public improvements for Evan's Place Filing 2 Subdivision (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-05 for Intergovernmental Agreement for Victim Advocate services with Town of Hudson (6-0)
• Approved purchase of pump/motor replacement parts and water meter registers (6-0)
• Approved reallocating concert funds to host two movies in the park instead of a concert (7-0)
• Tabled College for Kids scholarships and Ft. Lupton Field of Honor donation pending more information (7-0)
• Approved motion to strike (a)16 of KMC 7-7-170 (6-1)

Notice of Board Members to attend Business Meeting

This is a notice that three or more Keenesburg Board of Trustees members will attend a Park Committee meeting. The agenda contains no other business items, so the meeting is limited to this attendance notice.

• Board members to attend Park Committee Meeting
• Location: 91 W Broadway Avenue, Keenesburg Town Hall

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

The Keenesburg Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda items, and several new business items. They will consider two resolutions (one on public notice posting locations, one accepting drilling work for Water Well No. 4R), a possible gooseneck flatbed trailer purchase, and staff direction on obtaining town manager job descriptions. The public hearing for the Market Street East Subdivision plat is continued to February 6, 2023. The board will also enter executive session to discuss legal, personnel, and negotiation matters, and may appoint an interim town manager.

• Public Hearing: Market Street East Subdivision Preliminary & Final Plat (continued to Feb 6, 2023)
• Resolution 2023-01: Designating public places for posting notices and legal publications
• Resolution 2023-02: Accepting drilling work by Layne Christensen Company for Water Well No. 4R
• Consideration of purchase of gooseneck flatbed trailer
• Executive session and potential appointment of interim town manager

The Board of Trustees approved resolutions for public notice locations and the acceptance of drilling work for Water Well No. 4R. The Board also authorized the purchase of a Jayhawk flatbed trailer and directed staff to collect Town Manager job descriptions from other municipalities.

• Approved Minutes from December 5, 2022 (7-0)
• Continued Market Street East Subdivision public hearing to February 6, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-01 designating public places for notices and legal publications (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-02 accepting drilling work by Layne Christensen Company for Water Well No. 4R (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Jayhawk flatbed trailer (7-0)
• Directed Town Clerk to obtain Town Manager job descriptions from other municipalities
• Tabled appointment of Interim Town Manager (7-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Keenesburg Planning Commission will meet to consider two major items: a preliminary and final plat for the Market Street East Subdivision and the annexation of Weld County Roads 59, 18, and 16½, including initial zoning. The commission will also appoint a chair and vice chair, approve minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting, and take public comment.

• Market Street East Subdivision preliminary and final plat (Resolution PC2023-01)
• Annexation of Weld County Road 16, 59 & 18.5 zoning (Resolution PC2023-02)
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2022

The Planning Commission voted to continue all new business items to the February 3, 2023 meeting. This includes the Market Street East Subdivision plat and the annexation of Weld County Roads 16, 59, and 18.5.

• Appointed Commissioner Finkenbinder as acting Chair for the meeting
• Continued Market Street East Subdivision Preliminary and Final Plat to February 3, 2023 (3-0)
• Continued Annexation of Weld County Roads 16, 59 and 18.5 Zoning to February 3, 2023 (3-0)
• Continued all other agenda items to February 3, 2023 (3-0)