Minturn, CO

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Historic Preservation Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Town Council

Planning Commission

Town Council

Historic Preservation Commission

Town Council

Town Council

Town Council

Town Council

Town Council

Planning Commission

The Minturn Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with public comment and a discussion item on the Minturn Forward Land Use Code Update, specifically definitions A-L. The agenda is mostly procedural, including approval of minutes and staff reports, with the land use code discussion being the main substantive item.

• Discussion of Minturn Forward Land Use Code Update - Definitions A-L
• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2026
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Future meetings scheduled for September 9 and September 23, 2026

Town Council

The Minturn Town Council is meeting to handle routine business, including consent agenda items and a resolution to extend a variance for 161 Main St. The agenda includes public comment and a presentation from the Eagle County Conservation District. Most items are routine approvals or informational.

• Resolution No. 42 - Series 2026, variance extension for 161 Main St.
• Liquor license renewal for MT Imports (dba Vino), 23698 Hwy 24 Ste C1-4-B
• New single-family residence at 0201 Miles End Lane
• Changes to approved plans at 0221 Miles End Lane
• New single-family residence with ADU at 563 Main Street

Historic Preservation Commission

The Minturn Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting with mostly procedural items, including approval of minutes and appointments for chair and vice chair. The main substantive item is a discussion on updating the Historic Preservation Plan, which may guide future preservation efforts in the town.

• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026
• Appointment of HPC Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion on Historic Preservation Plan Update

Planning Commission

The Minturn Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land use applications: a new single-family residence at 0201 Miles End Lane, changes to approved plans at 0221 Miles End Lane, and a new single-family residence with an accessory dwelling unit at 563 Main Street. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and staff reports.

• Public hearing: 0201 Miles End Lane - New Single Family Residence
• Public hearing: 0221 Miles End Lane - Changes to Approved Plans
• Public hearing: 563 Main Street - New Single Family Residence with Accessory Dwelling Unit
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2026
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person)

Town Council

The Minturn Town Council will hold a regular meeting on August 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Town Hall. The meeting includes routine approvals, public comments, staff reports, and discussions on preservation and grant applications. No major decisions are scheduled, but the council will consider resolutions related to the Tennessee Pass Rail Corridor and a Federal Lands Access Program grant for Cemetery Road.

• Resolution No. 34, Series 2026 - Tennessee Pass Rail Corridor Preservation
• Resolution No. 38 - Series 2026, Federal Lands Access Program Grant for Cemetery Road and Bridge
• Resolution No. 41 - Series 2026, Appointment of an HPC Member

The Town Council approved Resolution No. 34, Series 2026, supporting preservation of the Tennessee Pass rail corridor and improved coordination with Union Pacific, without endorsing a specific future use. The vote was 4-1, with Council member Lynn Feiger dissenting. The Council also approved a grant application for Cemetery Road and bridge improvements, with a maximum town contribution of $145,000, and appointed Dan Brown to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Approved Resolution No. 34 supporting Tennessee Pass rail corridor preservation (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 38 authorizing Federal Lands Access Program grant application for Cemetery Road and bridge (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 41 appointing Dan Brown to Historic Preservation Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and land-use items (5-0)
• Approved regular agenda as presented (5-0)
• Convened executive session on water service and property acquisition (5-0)

Planning Commission

At this regular meeting, the Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two items: changes to approved plans at 0136 Miles End Lane and a new garage at 671 Main Street. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and staff reports.

• Public hearing: 0136 Miles End Lane – changes to previously approved plans
• Public hearing: 671 Main Street – new garage construction

The Minturn Planning Commission approved two land-use applications: changes to approved plans for a single-family home at 0136 Miles End Lane and a new garage at 671 Main Street. Both motions passed 3-0 with three members excused. No public comment was received on either item.

• Approved changes to approved plans at 0136 Miles End Lane (3-0)
• Approved new garage at 671 Main Street (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2026 (3-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss an update to the Historic Preservation Plan. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items.

• Discussion of Historic Preservation Plan Update

The Minturn Historic Preservation Commission held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions. Members discussed updating the Historic Preservation Plan, including adding a goal to preserve buildings, designating a historic district, and promoting tourism. Staff was directed to research historic preservation districts and demolition definitions. The meeting was procedural, with only agenda and minutes approvals.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved June 16, 2026 minutes as presented (5-0)
• Directed staff to research historic preservation districts and benefits
• Directed staff to look into what constitutes demolition

Town Council

The Town Council will hold second readings of three ordinances and consider a resolution to approve the final development plan, subdivision plat, rezoning, and PUD agreement for the Midtown Village Planned Unit Development. Other business includes amendments to municipal code penalties and the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority IGA, a temporary license agreement for a shade structure, and a request to continue the Tennessee Pass Rail Corridor Preservation item. A special presentation on the ERWSD Siphon Project and a discussion of speed data are also on the agenda.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 07 approving Final Development Plan for Midtown Village PUD
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 08 approving Final Plat for Midtown Village PUD
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 09 rezoning Midtown Village PUD property to Midtown Village PUD Overlay Zone
• Resolution No. 36 approving Midtown Village PUD Agreement
• Liquor license renewal for Meatuna LLC dba The Crazy Chicken

The Town Council approved on second reading the Midtown Village Planned Unit Development (PUD) final development plan, subdivision final plat, and rezoning to the PUD overlay district, and authorized the mayor to sign the PUD agreement. The council also approved an ordinance aligning municipal penalty provisions with state law, an amendment to the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority intergovernmental agreement, and a temporary shade structure license agreement. A resolution regarding the Tennessee Pass Rail Corridor was continued to the next meeting. The council discussed preliminary speed data and directed staff to continue monitoring and exploring speed reduction measures.

• Approved Ordinance 07-2026: Midtown Village PUD Final Development Plan (6-0).
• Approved Ordinance 08-2026: Midtown Village PUD Subdivision Final Plat (6-0).
• Approved Ordinance 09-2026: Rezoning to Midtown Village PUD Overlay Zone (6-0).
• Approved Resolution 36-2026: Authorizing mayor to sign Midtown Village PUD agreement (6-0).
• Approved Ordinance 10-2026: Amending general penalty provisions to conform with state law (7-0).
• Approved Resolution 39-2026: Amending Eagle Valley Transportation Authority IGA (7-0).
• Approved Resolution 40-2026: Temporary shade structure license agreement with Eagle River Holdings (6-0).
• Continued Resolution 34-2026 (Tennessee Pass Rail Corridor) to August 5 meeting (7-0).

Planning Commission

The Minturn Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including approval of prior minutes and public comment. The main substantive item is a continued discussion of the Minturn Forward Land Use Code Update, specifically Article 1: General Provisions. No public hearings or action items are listed for design review or land use.

• Continued discussion of Minturn Forward Land Use Code Update - Article 1: General Provisions

Town Council

The Minturn Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several business items for decision, including resolutions on the town manager's employment agreement, the Tennessee Pass Rail Corridor Preservation, and a water treatment plant inspections contract. They will also conduct first readings of ordinances for the Midtown Village Planned Unit Development (PUD) final development plan, final plat, rezoning, and a resolution approving the PUD agreement. Additionally, an ordinance to amend the municipal code's general penalty provision to conform with state law is on the agenda.

• Resolution No. 33 - Series 2026 to amend and restate the Town Manager's employment agreement
• Resolution No. 34 - Series 2026 on Tennessee Pass Rail Corridor Preservation
• Resolution No. 35 - Series 2026 for Water Treatment Plant special inspections contract
• Ordinance No. 10 - Series 2026 amending general penalty provision to conform with state law
• First readings of Ordinance No. 07, 08, 09 and Resolution No. 36 for Midtown Village PUD final development plan, final plat, rezoning, and PUD agreement

The Town Council approved a $425,000 contract with Rocky Mountain Recreation for the Little Beach playground and picnic area improvements, and approved first readings of three ordinances advancing the Midtown Village PUD, including the final development plan, subdivision plat, and rezoning. The council also approved a resolution for water treatment plant special inspections and an ordinance aligning municipal penalties with state law. The Tennessee Pass rail corridor resolution was continued to the next meeting for more information.

• Approved Resolution 37: $425,000 playground contract with Rocky Mountain Recreation (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 33: amended Town Manager employment agreement with contract extension and pay increase (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 35: water treatment plant special inspections contract (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 10: general penalty provision aligned with state law (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 07 (first reading): Midtown Village PUD final development plan with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 08 (first reading): Midtown Village PUD final subdivision plat (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 09 (first reading): Midtown Village PUD rezoning to overlay district (5-0)
• Continued Resolution 36 (PUD agreement) to July 15 meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a final subdivision plat for Midtown Village Planned Unit Development, a variance request for 671 Main Street to reduce the rear setback, and changes to approved plans for 414 Eagle River Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, staff reports, and public comment.

• Public hearing on Midtown Village PUD final subdivision plat
• Variance request for 671 Main Street for relief from rear setback
• Changes to approved plans for 414 Eagle River Street
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2026
• Future meetings scheduled for July 8 and July 22, 2026

The Minturn Planning Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval to the Town Council for the Midtown Village Planned Unit Development Final Subdivision Plat. The commission also recommended denial of a rear setback variance at 671 Main Street and approved changes to approved plans at 414 Eagle River Street. All votes were unanimous.

• Forwarded recommendation of approval for Midtown Village PUD Final Subdivision Plat (5-0)
• Forwarded recommendation of denial for 671 Main Street rear setback variance (5-0)
• Approved changes to approved plans at 414 Eagle River Street (4-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several business items, including a new structure for a water treatment plant at 1931 Highway 24, a revocable encroachment license for 93 Nelson Avenue, and a second reading of an ordinance for convenience fees on payments. The council will also discuss the Minturn Housing Strategy and design proposals for the LBP Playground. Public comments on recent Xcel power outages have been received and will be heard.

• 1931 Highway 24 - new structure housing water treatment plant
• Resolution No. 23-2026 - Authorizing construction administration contract with HDR
• Ordinance No. 05-2026 (Second Reading) - Convenience fee on payments and dishonored payment fees
• Ordinance No. 06-2026 (First Reading) - Revocable encroachment license agreement for 93 Nelson Avenue
• Minturn Housing Strategy discussion and LBP Playground design proposals

The Minturn Town Council approved Resolution 23-2026, authorizing a construction administration contract with HDR Engineering for the new water treatment plant, in an amount not to exceed $964,234. The council also approved the final design colors for the plant building, adopted an ordinance allowing convenience fees on non-cash payments, and discussed housing strategies and a regional housing authority. The meeting included reports on the emergency Minturn Road bridge repairs and community concerns about Xcel power outages.

• Approved Resolution 23-2026: $964,234 construction administration contract with HDR for water treatment plant (5-0)
• Approved final design colors for the new water treatment plant building (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 05-2026: convenience fees on non-cash payments and dishonored payment fees (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals and DDA board reappointments (4-0)
• Approved amended regular agenda, removing withdrawn Ordinance 06-2026 (4-0)
• Convened executive session for town administrator review (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Minturn Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss updates to the Historic Preservation Plan. The agenda includes a special presentation on Certified Local Government (CLG) orientation and approval of minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting. No formal votes or financial decisions are listed; the main substantive item is the preservation plan update.

• Discussion on Historic Preservation Plan Update
• Special presentation: CLG Orientation
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2026

The Minturn Historic Preservation Commission held a regular meeting on June 16, 2026, with three voting members present. They approved the amended agenda and the minutes from May 5, 2026, both by a 3-0 vote. The discussion on the Historic Preservation Plan Update was moved to the July meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved amended agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 5, 2026 minutes as presented (3-0)
• Moved Historic Preservation Plan Update discussion to July meeting

Planning Commission

The Minturn Planning Commission will hold public hearings on changes to approved plans at 491 Main Street and a new structure housing a water treatment plant at 1931 Highway 24. The Commission will also discuss Article 1 (General Provisions) of the Minturn Forward Land Use Code Update as a discussion item. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing on changes to approved plans at 491 Main Street
• Public hearing on new structure housing water treatment plant at 1931 Highway 24
• Discussion of Minturn Forward Land Use Code Update - Article 1: General Provisions

The Minturn Planning Commission approved two land-use items: modifications to a single-family home at 491 Main Street (removing a roof step-down and changing windows) and a new 7,187.5-square-foot water treatment plant at 1931 Highway 24, with direction on exterior colors. The commission also discussed the Land Use Code update, requesting minor wording changes, but took no final action on it. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Approved 491 Main Street changes to approved plans (3-0)
• Approved 1931 Highway 24 new water treatment plant structure with color direction (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved May 27, 2026 minutes as presented (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:31 p.m. (4-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to approve routine minutes and discuss a contract for Minturn Road Bridge repairs. The body will also consider an ordinance to add convenience fees for payments and review preliminary designs for Little Beach Park.

• Approval of 05-20-2026 Minutes
• Ordinance 05 - Series 2026: Convenience fee ordinance
• Resolution No. 31 - Series 2026: Contract with Hallmark, Inc. for Minturn Road Bridge Repair
• Little Beach Park Playground - Status Update and Preliminary Design
• Xcel Energy - General Update Presentation

The Town Council approved an amended resolution authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for the Minturn Road Bridge repair. The approved scope covers removal of broken and hanging portions of the former bridge and debris, with an engineering review to determine if the existing arch can remain in place for now. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance allowing the town to collect convenience fees on non-cash payments and recover dishonored payment fees.

• Approved amended Resolution 31 authorizing Town Manager to execute Minturn Road Bridge repair contract (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 05 (First Reading) allowing convenience fees and dishonored payment fee collection (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 20, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved regular agenda as presented (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Minturn Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items. A special presentation by the Regional Housing Authority is scheduled, but no design review or land use public hearings are on the agenda.

• Presentation by Regional Housing Authority
• Approval of May 13, 2026, meeting minutes
• Future meetings set for June 10 and June 24, 2026

The Minturn Planning Commission held a regular meeting with no public hearings or substantive land-use decisions. Members received a presentation from intern Jessica Copeland on the potential formation of a Regional Housing Authority, discussing goals, next steps, and data needs. The commission approved the agenda and the minutes from May 13, 2026, as amended, and adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved May 13, 2026 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 p.m. (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

Town Council

The Town Council will interview and appoint a new council member and accept the FY2025 audit. The body is considering four resolutions related to grant applications and a builder's risk policy. Council will also discuss public works staffing and state legislation regarding housing and municipal finance.

• Appointment and swearing in of a new Council Member (Resolution No. 26)
• Resolution No. 27: SS4A Grant Application
• Resolution No. 28: CPW Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Grant Application
• Resolution No. 29: CO Circular Communities Impact Grant Application
• Resolution No. 30: Builder's Risk Policy for Minturn WTP

The Minturn Town Council appointed MacKenzie Hanna to fill the vacant council seat left when Eric Gotthelf became Mayor, approving Resolution No. 26-Series 2026 by a 5-0 vote. The council also authorized three grant applications: for the SS4A sidewalk project, a CPW bear-resistant waste grant, and a Colorado Circular Communities recycling hub grant. A resolution to add Builder's Risk Insurance through contractor JHL was not approved; staff was directed to pursue a town-obtained policy instead.

• Appointed MacKenzie Hanna to Town Council (5-0)
• Approved SS4A grant application for Main Street sidewalk improvements (6-0)
• Approved CPW Human-Bear Conflict Reduction grant application (6-0)
• Approved CO Circular Communities Impact Grant application for recycling hub (6-0)
• Denied JHL Builder's Risk Insurance change order; directed staff to obtain town policy
• Directed staff to create Public Works Lead position instead of filling Operations Supervisor role
• Agreed to provide letter of support for Avon housing project grant application

General

The Downtown Development Authority Board will meet to discuss its investment policy. The board will also receive a staff report regarding the RTAP Action Plan following an RTAP Workshop.

• Investment Policy discussion
• RTAP Action Plan report from RTAP Workshop

Planning Commission

The Minturn Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss an ordinance amending the municipal code for wildfire resiliency and specific use standards. The meeting will be held at the Town Hall on Pine Street.

• Approval of April 29, 2026 minutes
• Discussion on Ordinance 03 - Wildfire Resiliency Code
• Discussion on Minturn Forward: Use Specific Standards
• Public comment period available
• Meeting held at Town Hall / Council Chambers, 302 Pine St

Town Council

The Minturn Town Council will hold a regular meeting to act on several resolutions and an ordinance. Key business items include implementing emergency water restrictions (Resolution 21), approving a construction administration agreement with HDR for the water treatment plant (Resolution 23), modifying the enterprise fund debt service fee for 2026 (Ordinance 04), and awarding a contract for a 2-bedroom apartment construction (Resolution 25). The council will also discuss positions on pending state legislation affecting local governments.

• Resolution 21 implementing emergency water restrictions
• Resolution 23 approving a construction administration agreement with HDR for water treatment plant construction
• Ordinance 04 modifying the enterprise fund debt service fee for 2026
• Resolution 25 awarding a contract for 2-bedroom apartment construction
• RTAP Action Plan presentation

The Town Council approved a construction administration agreement with HDR Engineering for the new water treatment plant, reduced from $1,114,161 to $923,274. Council also approved an emergency water restrictions resolution, a debt service fee increase for water customers, and a contract for the Town Hall apartment reconstruction. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved Resolution 23: HDR construction administration agreement for water plant, not to exceed $923,274 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 21: Emergency water restrictions implementation (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 04: Enterprise Fund debt service fee increase to $62.37/month per SFE, effective 6/1/26 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25: Contract with Erik Harren for Town Hall apartment construction, up to $155,000 including bonding (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, judge reappointments, wildfire preparedness resolution, and liquor license renewal (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss updates to the Historic Resource Survey and the Historic Preservation Plan. The meeting includes opportunities for public comment and staff reports.

• Discussion of Historic Resource Survey Update
• Discussion of Historic Preservation Plan Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed new single-family residence at 0126 Miles End Lane. Commissioners will also discuss Article 3 of the Minturn Forward Land Use Code update, focusing on subdivision and development standards. The meeting includes standard approval of March 25, 2026 minutes and staff reports.

• Public hearing for new single-family residence at 0126 Miles End Lane
• Discussion of Minturn Forward Land Use Code Update – Article 3: Subdivision and Development Standards
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2026 meeting
• Staff report from Town Manager