Paonia public meetings in 2024

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a public hearing to inform citizens and gather input on the Capital Improvement Plan Phase I Project Needs Assessment. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Plan Phase I Project Needs Assessment

The Paonia Town Board held a public hearing on a Capital Improvement Plan Phase I for water system upgrades, estimated to cost up to $10 million. No formal action was taken. The board discussed future phases and noted that a state decision on up to $2 million in loan forgiveness is expected about four months after a January application.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on Capital Improvement Plan Phase I; no action taken

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider the FY‑2025 proposed budget and mill levy, a public hearing on a minor subdivision at 841 Hwy 133, and several ordinances and grant applications. Additional items include appointing tree board members, a Water SMART grant for Lee's Park Trailer Court, and a $25,000 grant for SCADA system upgrades.

• Acceptance of Resolution 17-2024 approving the FY‑2025 budget and mill levy
• Public hearing on final plat of subdivision at 841 Hwy 133 (West Elk Land and Hops LLC)
• Grant submittal to CPDHE for up to $25,000 for SCADA system upgrades
• Reapplication for the Water SMART Grant to meter Lee's Park Trailer Court
• Adoption of Ordinance 2024-06 establishing an Electronic Communications & Device Security Policy

The board unanimously approved the FY-2025 budget and mill levy via Resolution 17-2024, with corrections to water and wastewater fund figures. It also approved the final plat for a minor subdivision at 841 HWY 133, appointed three Tree Board members, and authorized grant applications for water metering and SCADA upgrades. Several ordinances and resolutions were adopted, including a utility water rate resolution and a policy on electronic communications.

• Approved Resolution 17-2024 FY-2025 budget and mill levy (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for minor subdivision at 841 HWY 133 (unanimous)
• Appointed Haynie, Hottinger, and Wells to Tree Board (unanimous)
• Approved reapplication for Water SMART grant to meter Lee's Park Trailer Court (unanimous)
• Approved grant submittal to CDPHE for up to $25,000 for SCADA upgrades (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-06 Electronic Communication & Device Security Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-04 amending board/committee meeting operations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-18 Utility Water Rates (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission will review the changes to the town’s Housing Element that were presented at the November 20, 2024 work session. Commissioners will also discuss the wording of a survey that is being prepared. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Housing Element changes (from Nov 20 2024 work session)
• Discussion of survey language

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board meeting on Nov 26, 2024 will discuss and act on multiple items carried over from the Nov 12 meeting. Items include continuing consideration of Ordinance 2024‑05 regulating short‑term rentals and Resolution 2024‑15 adopting a mission and values statement for the town. The board will also review a proposal to create a Legacy Event designation, adopt Ordinance 2024‑06 on electronic communications and device security, and evaluate RFP 2024‑04 for brush‑clearing contractor selection for a hydrogeological study. Additional topics are a request to have Phoenix Rising provide outreach for the final draft comprehensive plan, formation of a citizen’s watch group, a workers‑compensation opt‑out resolution, and a capital‑improvement Phase I needs assessment; an executive session will address legal advice on ongoing litigation.

• Ordinance 2024‑05 – Regulating short‑term rentals (continued from 11/12 meeting)
• Resolution 2024‑15 – Adopt mission and values statements for the Town of Paonia
• Ordinance 2024‑06 – Electronic communications & device security policy (consideration)
• RFP 2024‑04 – Brush clearing for hydrogeological study contractor selection
• Resolution 16‑2024 – Opting out certain elected and appointed positions from workers’ compensation

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission will hold a work session to review the Draft Housing Element of the town’s Comprehensive (Master) Plan. The session is scheduled for 6:00 PM on November 20, 2024 and will be conducted via Zoom. No specific actions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Draft Housing Element of the Comprehensive (Master) Plan

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to discuss budget planning for the 2025 fiscal year.

• FY-2025 Budget Planning discussion

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss several administrative actions, including a new ordinance for short-term rentals and a mission statement. The board is also considering a $1M Tier II application and a request for a holiday art fair with liquor sales.

• Ordinance No. 2024-05 regulating short-term rentals
• Approval of Tier II $1M application
• Special event request from North Fork Valley Creative Coalition for Holiday Art Fair and liquor sales
• Resolution 2024-15 adopting Town mission and values statements
• Consideration of purchasing a vac-trailer for Public Works

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. and travel to the North Fork Airport for a tour. The agenda also includes review of the town's Rules of Procedure (Resolution No. 2017‑10, amended May 22 2018), consent‑agenda guidelines, and executive‑session rules. No specific ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed for decision at this meeting.

• Tour of the North Fork Airport
• Review of Rules of Procedure (Resolution No. 2017‑10, amended May 22 2018)
• Consent agenda guidelines for routine items
• Executive session rules and voting requirements
• Schedule of business items such as roll call, reports, and disbursements

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission will address procedural clarifications, review past motions and votes, and devote time to discussing the town’s Comprehensive (Master) Plan. Topics include the healthy and natural environment, zoning, infrastructure, the housing element, and any other elements as time permits. No specific decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Agenda Item 1 – Procedures clarification (agenda setting, civility)
• Agenda Item 2 – Procedure for content inclusion in the plan
• Agenda Item 3 – Review of motions and votes leading to now
• Agenda Item 4 – Discussion and work on the Comprehensive (Master) Plan: healthy & natural environment, zoning, infrastructure, housing element, other elements

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider a fence removal and replacement between the Town Hall parking lot and neighboring properties. It will also discuss a letter of support for Administrator Wynn, a scheduled airport tour for trustees, and staff investigation of expanded parking options and related code changes. Additional items include addressing sidewalk tripping hazards and designating the Administrator/Treasurer as a voting designee for COLOTRUST.

• Action Item #1: Fence removal and replacement between Town Hall public parking lot and southern neighbors
• Action Item #2: Letter of support for Administrator Wynn as the Delta Municipalities representative on the Gunnison Basin Roundtable
• Agenda Item #3: Scheduling a tour of the airport for trustees
• Agenda Item #4: Request for staff to investigate expanded parking options and possible code revisions
• Action Item #5: Consideration of mitigating sidewalk tripping hazards throughout town

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to discuss the draft budget for fiscal year 2025.

• Discussion of the DRAFT FY-2025 Budget

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a minor subdivision plat for a property owned by West Elk Land & Hops LLC. The body will also review the revised draft Comprehensive “Master” Plan and discuss parking ordinances.

• Public hearing for Final Plat of (Minor) Subdivision at 841 HWY 133 (West Elk Land & Hops LLC)
• Review of revised draft Comprehensive “Master” Plan dated October 15, 2024
• Review of parking ordinances to streamline business requirements

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss directing staff to obtain estimates for upgrading the Board Room's audio-visual equipment to improve accessibility. The meeting also includes a liquor license renewal and a personnel-related executive session.

• Consideration of A/V upgrade estimates for Board Room accessibility
• Liquor license renewal for EDFOODYO LLC dba Nido's
• Executive session regarding a personnel matter for Town Administrator Stefen Wynn

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will appoint a trustee to a vacant seat, approve a letter of support for the Wilder Bunch, review the FY‑2023 audit presented by Hinkle PC, and consider a donation request from Elsewhere Studios via The Learning Council. The Board will also decide whether to approve the purchase of land for a new water tank. Additionally, the Public Safety Committee will consider directing staff to draft a new off‑highway vehicle (OHV) ordinance.

• Board appointment to vacant trustee seat
• Approval of letter of support for the Wilder Bunch – Ben Graves
• Presentation of the FY‑2023 audit by Hinkle PC
• Elsewhere Studios donation request through The Learning Council
• Consideration of approval of water tank land purchase

Town Board

The Town Board will meet to discuss endorsing a WaterSMART planning grant. The board is also considering a new ordinance and resolution to establish a finance purchasing and procurement policy and manual.

• Resolution 2024-13: Endorsing WaterSMART Planning and Project Design Grant
• Ordinance 2024-03: Establishing a Finance Purchasing & Procurement Policy
• Resolution 2024-14: Adopting a Purchasing and Procurement Policy Manual

The Paonia Town Board unanimously approved Resolution 2024-13 endorsing a WaterSMART Planning and Project Design Grant, adopted Ordinance 2024-03 establishing a Finance Purchasing & Procurement Policy, and approved Resolution 2024-14 adopting a Purchasing and Procurement Policy Manual. All actions were unanimous with no discussion or opposition recorded.

• Approved Resolution 2024-13 endorsing WaterSMART Planning and Project Design Grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-03 establishing a Finance Purchasing & Procurement Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-14 adopting a Purchasing and Procurement Policy Manual (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to discuss several administrative and regulatory items. Key considerations include the use of town devices for officials and the investigation of ORVs within town limits.

• Proposed banner fee and $500 deposit for street closures to be added to Fee Resolution 21-2023
• Consideration of directing the Public Safety Committee to investigate ORVs within the Town of Paonia
• Consideration of pro/con statements for a sidewalk fees ballot issue
• Proposed resolution or ordinance regarding Trustee email addresses and use of town-owned devices

The Paonia Town Board unanimously directed the Public Safety Committee to investigate the use of off-road vehicles (ORVs) within town limits. The board also directed staff to prepare pro/con statements for a ballot issue on sidewalk fees and scheduled a special meeting for September 17. Several other directives were approved, including drafting a resolution on trustee email use and revising the fee schedule for banner permits and street closure deposits.

• Directed Public Safety Committee to investigate ORV use in town limits (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft pro/con statements for sidewalk fee ballot issue and schedule special meeting Sept 17 (unanimous)
• Directed Town Attorney and Administrator to create resolution requiring trustees and citizen committee members to use Town-issued email addresses (unanimous)
• Instructed staff and attorney to include policy that Town does not provide electronic devices for board/committee members (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance regarding banner permits (unanimous)
• Directed revision of fee schedule Resolution to include street closure deposit (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will appoint a member to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. It will review proposed ballot language for a sidewalk fee that will appear on the November election ballot. The Board will discuss progress on the Comprehensive (Master) Plan, including hiring a consultant to finalize maps and setting a timeline to meet the February 28, 2024 deadline. Prior Planning Commission meeting minutes from July and August will be approved.

• Appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Consideration of ballot language for a sidewalk fee for the November election
• Discussion of Comprehensive (Master) Plan completion, including hiring a consultant and timeline
• Approval of July 22, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Approval of August 5, 2024, August 7, 2024, and August 19, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Paonia Town Board and Planning Commission met jointly and approved ballot language for a sidewalk fee to appear in the November election. They also appointed Suzanne Watson to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and directed staff to prepare water and housing elements of the Comprehensive Plan by September 27, 2024. A motion to rescind the February 28, 2025 deadline failed for lack of a second.

• Appointed Suzanne Watson to Zoning Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk fee ballot language for November election (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare water element of Comprehensive Plan by Sept 27, 2024 (unanimous)
• Directed Town Administrator to draft water element by Sept 27, 2024 (unanimous)
• Directed Town Administrator to develop housing element goals and policies (unanimous)
• Motion to rescind Feb 28, 2025 deadline failed (no second)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to review goals and objectives by department. The remainder of the document contains standard rules of procedure for board meetings.

• Discussion of Goals & Objectives by Department

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider approval of the Capital Improvement Phase I waterline design amendment and several special use reviews, including The Learning Council's 'The Hearth' and a mixed‑use proposal at 325 Grand Avenue. The meeting also includes discussion of a change order for the 5th & Grand Realignment project, a purchase of a Graco paint striping machine, and the Town Administrator's resignation. Additional items cover trustee appointments, grant extensions, and routine consent agenda approvals.

• Public hearing on special use review for The Learning Council's 'The Hearth' commercial recreational space
• Special use review for 325 Grand Avenue, operated by Lori Hunter, to allow dwelling units as part of a business use
• Consideration of approval of CIP Phase I – Waterline Design Amendment
• Consideration of Change Order #3 for the 5th & Grand Realignment (Safe Pathways for Paonia) Project
• Consideration of purchasing a Graco LineLazer V3900 HP Paint Striper

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to discuss the language for a ballot regarding sidewalk fees. This is a non-voting session focused on preparing the ballot text.

• Work session on Sidewalk Fee Ballot Language

Town Board

The Board will convene an executive session with water attorney Sherry Coloia to receive legal advice on questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b) concerning the town’s code revision and water regulations. The Board will also discuss guidance for the Code Rewrite with Leslie Klusmire of Sustainable Solutions, noting that public comment on this item will be deferred to later meetings. An update on the Comprehensive (Master) Plan and its timeline will be provided. Standard procedural items such as roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment will also be addressed.

• Executive session with water attorney Sherry Coloia for legal advice on code revision and water regulations (C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b))
• Discussion and guidance for the Code Rewrite with Leslie Klusmire, Sustainable Solutions (public comment deferred)
• Update on the Comprehensive (Master) Plan and timeline
• Roll Call and Approval of Agenda
• Adjournment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the town's Master Plan. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Master Plan Discussion

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct a hearing regarding the removal of Trustee William Brunner. The board is also deciding on a sidewalk fee ballot and a contract with Professional Management Solutions.

• Hearing for the removal of Trustee William Brunner
• Decision on Sidewalk Fee Ballot
• Consideration of contract with Professional Management Solutions
• Review of draft Procurement/Purchasing Policy
• Reappointment of Town Administrator and Town Clerk to the 2024-2025 CML Public Policy Committee

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct a hearing regarding the removal of Trustee William Brunner and appoint a hearing officer. The board is also deciding on a sidewalk fee ballot and a contract with Professional Management Solutions.

• Hearing for the removal of Trustee William Brunner
• Decision on Sidewalk Fee Ballot
• Contract consideration for Professional Management Solutions
• Retail Marijuana License Renewal for Valley High LLC
• Review of draft Procurement/Purchasing Policy

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings to consider special use reviews for properties on Grand Avenue. The commission is reviewing requests for commercial recreation and residential units within a business use.

• Special Use Review for The Hearth at 138 Grand Avenue for commercial recreation use
• Special Use Review for 325 Grand Avenue to allow dwelling units as part of a business use

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the final draft of the town's comprehensive plan. This item is open for discussion among commission members and the public.

• Discussion of the final draft of the comprehensive plan

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to consider a notice for the removal of Trustee William Brunner from the Board of Trustees. This action is being considered pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-4-307.

• Consideration of Notice for Removal of Trustee William Brunner pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-4-307

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board and Planning Commission will hold a joint training session on July 30, 2024. The session, presented by CIRSA, is an ethics training for board members and will be conducted via Zoom. The public is invited to observe but will not be permitted to comment.

• Joint Board of Trustees and Planning Commission training
• Ethics Training presented by CIRSA
• Meeting held via Zoom
• Public attendance permitted but no public comment allowed

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission will conduct a quasi‑judicial training session presented by Nick Cotton‑Baez of CIRSA. The work session will be held on Zoom (link provided) at 6:00 PM. The public may attend but will not be allowed to comment or participate in the training.

• Quasi‑Judicial Training – Nick Cotton‑Baez, CIRSA (training only)
• Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88442085013, Meeting ID 884 4208 5013

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss directing the Planning Commission to evaluate parking requirements in the municipal code. The board is also considering the purchase of four patrol vehicles and a property lease to Delicious Orchards - Big B's.

• Consideration of purchasing four fully-outfitted patrol vehicles from Olathe Police Department
• Consideration of leasing Town Property (Twin Lakes) to Delicious Orchards - Big B's
• Resolution 2024-11 regarding Credit Card/Purchasing Card Policy
• Evaluation of existing parking requirements in Chapter 16 of the Paonia Municipal Code
• Discussion of fence at 209 Main Avenue and Public Parking Lot

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and the public will discuss the final draft of the comprehensive plan. Commission members and the Board of Trustees must submit comments to Town Staff by noon on August 2, 2024. A public hearing for final adoption is scheduled for September 4, 2024.

• Discussion of final draft of comprehensive plan
• Deadline for comments to Town Staff: August 2, 2024
• Public Hearing for Final Adoption of Comprehensive Plan: September 4, 2024

Town Board

The joint Town Board and Planning Commission will discuss rules of procedure for the Planning Commission and review the final draft of the town’s new Comprehensive (Master) Plan. They will also set a timeline for public comments and a possible September 4 adoption hearing.

• Discussion of Planning Commission rules and scheduling with Town Attorney Clay Buchner
• Presentation of final draft of Comprehensive (Master) Plan
• Deadline for public comments on plan: August 2, 2024, Noon
• Possible public hearing and adoption date: September 4, 2024

Town Board

Town staff and engineers will present details regarding the 5th and Grand Realignment project. The session includes an open house about pedestrian safety, sidewalks, and utility upgrades. No decisions will be made by the Board during this work session.

• "Safe Pathways for Paonia" presentation and open house
• Proposed street alignment at 5th and Grand
• Planned sidewalk and RRFB installations
• Water pipe upgrades and storm sewer improvements

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will discuss Legacy Events and consider appointing Clayton Buchner as Town Attorney. The Board will also review a property lease for Big B's event parking and potential changes to municipal parking requirements.

• Appointment of Clayton Buchner (CMB Law) as Town Attorney via Resolution 10-2024
• Lease of Town Property to Big B's for event parking
• Direction for the Planning Commission to evaluate Chapter 16 parking requirements in the Paonia Municipal Code
• Discussion regarding Legacy Events

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will review applications for new tavern and event liquor licenses. The board is also set to consider a design and engineering draft loan from the DWRF and plan a joint meeting to review the Master Plan draft.

• New tavern liquor license for Fiona's Bartique LLC at 130 Grand Avenue
• Special event permits and liquor licenses for Cherry Days Parade and Festival
• Special event permits and liquor licenses for Top O' the Rockies BMW Rally
• DWRF Town of Paonia Design & Engineering Draft Loan
• Liquor license modification for Good Love LLC to add sidewalk service area

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider a contract for the Town Attorney and an agreement with Delta County regarding Grand Avenue maintenance. The agenda also includes reviews of special event permits for local festivals and park-related updates.

• Contract consideration for Town Attorney Clayton Buchner
• Special Event Permits and Liquor Licenses for Mountain Harvest Festival and Pickin' at the Park
• University Services Agreement for Town Park Tree Assessment up to $1,800.00
• Memorandum of Agreement with Delta County for Grand Avenue maintenance
• Purchase of a replacement shed for Apple Valley Park

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session regarding sidewalk fees. This meeting may also include discussions about possible language for a future ballot.

• Sidewalk fee discussion
• Possible ballot language development

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider approving a contract with Sustainable Solutions for a municipal code rewrite. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss negotiations regarding the Town Attorney contract.

• Contract approval for Paonia Municipal Code Rewrite with Sustainable Solutions
• Executive session regarding Town Attorney contract negotiations

Town Board

The Town Board will consider a request for tree and fence projects at 209 Main Street and a proposal regarding appreciations. The board will also discuss appointing members to the Personnel Committee and tasking the Public Safety Committee with researching parking on Grand Ave.

• Tree and fence project request for shared property line at 209 Main Street
• Board and staff appointments to the Personnel Committee
• Appreciations proposal from Trustee Swartz
• Proposed research into Grand Ave parking issues by the Public Safety Committee

Town Board

The Town Board of Trustees and town staff will conduct a facilities tour. The agenda consists otherwise of procedural rules and guidelines.

• Facilities tour with Board of Trustees and town staff

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing regarding a setback variance for an ADA ramp at a local church. The board is also considering a vacant seat appointment and updates to a cell tower lease agreement.

• Public hearing for setback variance at 231 & 235 Box Elder Avenue for a Paonia Christian Fellowship Church ADA ramp
• Updated SBA Lease Agreement for Cell Tower on P-Hill
• Appointment of an applicant to the vacant Board of Trustees seat
• Liquor license renewal for West Elk Wine & Spirits
• Special event liquor license for The Learning Council

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the position of Town Attorney. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss matters related to the Town Attorney contract.

• Town Attorney interviews
• Executive session regarding Town Attorney contract

Town Board

The Town Board of Trustees and Planning Commission are holding a joint work session. The meeting focuses on a third session regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Short-Term Rentals (STR) with Shay Coburn.

• Work session on ADU/STR with Shay Coburn

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Town Attorney position. Public comment and participation in the interview process are not permitted for this meeting.

• Town Attorney interviews

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to evaluate existing two-person Board Committees. The body will determine if these committees are still needed and refine their roles and responsibilities.

• Review of two-person Board Committees

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to review requests for proposals (RFPs) for a Town Attorney. The board will consider and select which candidates to interview.

• Selection of Town Attorney RFP candidates for interviews

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to the Board of Trustees regarding a parking minimum variance for The Learning Council at 138 Grand Avenue. The commission will also receive a presentation on draft elements of the Comprehensive Plan.

• Parking minimum variance request for The Learning Council at 138 Grand Avenue
• Presentation of Comprehensive Plan drafts: Transportation, Parks & Recreation Trails, and Urban Forest

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning application for 215 North Fork Avenue and a change of use for a room at 130 Grand Avenue. The meeting also includes the affirmation of new board members and appointments to the Planning Commission.

• Public hearing: Rezoning application for 215 North Fork Avenue by Double Shot Twins LLC
• Public hearing: Change of use at 130 Grand Avenue from community space to a public bar
• Selection of a consultant for RFP 2024-01 Municipal Code Revision
• Consideration of Caselle Module for Community Development Suite
• Appointments to the Planning Commission and Energy & Carbon Management Commission

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session focused on board training. The session will be led by Sam Light from CIRSA and Dana Hlavac from DOLA.

• Board Training led by representatives from CIRSA and DOLA

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss engineering and construction standards for drinking water and wastewater via a RESPEC task order. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for license renewals and routine approvals.

• RESPEC Task Order for Drinking Water and Wastewater Engineering and Construction Standards
• Curiel LLC dba Rio Bravo Liquor License Renewal
• SEP 2024-05 Arbol Farmer’s Market
• Approval of March 26, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

Town Board

The Town Board of Trustees and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session. The meeting will focus on short-term rentals and accessory dwelling units with a presentation by Shay Coburn of Urban Rural Continuum.

• Work session on Short Term Rental and Accessory Dwelling Unit

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing an economic development framework focused on diversifying the local economy. The document outlines policies to support local agriculture, arts, and a vibrant downtown corridor on Grand Avenue.

• Proposed policy to consider annexation of properties along the Highway 133 corridor to increase sales tax revenue
• Goal to support the retention and expansion of locally owned businesses
• Focus on building a skilled workforce for food production, housing construction, and health care
• Strategy to balance tourism and remote worker spending with housing affordability
• Support for farmer and farm worker housing and value-added processing infrastructure

Town Board

The town is conducting a Safe Routes to Apple Valley Park Walk & Roll Audit. Two or more members of the Board of Trustees or the Planning Commission may attend this event.

• Safe Routes to Apple Valley Park Walk & Roll Audit

Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals

The Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold a public hearing to discuss a variance to setbacks. The request is for the construction of an ADA ramp for the Paonia Christian Fellowship Church.

• Public hearing for setback variance at 231 & 235 Box Elder Avenue for an ADA ramp

Town Board

The Board will review the FY-2022 audit and receive a status update on the Comprehensive Plan. Discussion items include lease amendments, park camping requests, and potential street safety planning.

• First Amendment to Lease with SBA Towers II LLC
• Camping at Apple Valley Park for Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Group
• SS4A submission to USDOT for a safe streets plan
• Termination of SCADA Contract at the Clock Treatment Plant
• Change Order #1 to the Phoenix Rising Agreement for the Comprehensive Plan

Town Board

The Town Board of Trustees and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session. The body will discuss short term rentals and accessory dwelling units.

• Work session on Short Term Rentals and Accessory Dwelling Units

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will present a draft element of the Comprehensive Plan focusing on infrastructure. The meeting includes a public hearing, though the agenda notes that no action will be taken during that hearing.

• Presentation of Draft Comprehensive Plan elements: Water, Sewer & Treatment, Urban Forest, Sanitation & Resource Recovery
• Public Hearing (no action to be taken)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to discuss several financial and infrastructure items, including a large property purchase and a road realignment. The board will also consider updates to the municipal code and a request for a new town attorney.

• Offer to purchase the VoTech Building from the School District for $1,500,000
• Change Order #2 for 5th & Grand Realignment - Safe Pathways for Paonia for $32,500
• Ordinance 2024-01 to amend Chapters 7 and 10 of the Paonia Municipal Code
• Request for Proposals (RFP) for Town Attorney
• Special Event Liquor License for Delta County Citizens For Animal Welfare & Shelter (CAWS)

Town Board

The Board of Trustees will conduct a work session consisting of a tour of the school property at 218 4th Street. No official actions will be taken and no minutes will be recorded during this session.

• School building tour at 218 4th Street

Town Board

The Planning Commission is holding a work session with Phoenix Rising Resources LLC. The session will focus on public input and the Future Land Use element of the Comprehensive (Master) Plan.

• Work session on Future Land Use element of the Comprehensive (Master) Plan

Town Board

The Town Board will review a proposal to purchase the Vo-Tech Building from the School District and hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license. The board is also considering updates to the municipal code and a new policy for legal consultations.

• Public hearing for a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Good Love LLC at 208 3rd Street
• Approval of offer to the School District to purchase the Vo-Tech Building
• Review of changes to Ordinance 2024-01 amending Chapters 7 & 10 of the Paonia Municipal Code
• Consideration of Resolution 03-2024 regarding Town Attorney consultation policy
• Master Plan status update presentation from Phoenix Rising Resources

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss several administrative approvals, including a federal grant submission and municipal code changes. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Western Colorado Trust and a review of the Resource Management Plan for the Uncompahgre Field Office.

• Submission of Safe Pathways for Paonia RAISE Grant to the US Department of Transportation
• Ordinance 2024-01 amending Chapters 7 and 10 of the Paonia Municipal Code
• Purchase of IWorQ Systems for Public Works
• Liquor License Renewal for Brossanova LLC
• Proposed ordinance to set a process for approving Board legal fees

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review Town Code and data regarding short-term rentals (STRs). The body will discuss recommendations from the Affordable Housing Plan and provide recommendations to the Town Council concerning STRs.

• Review of Town Code covering Short Term Rentals (STRs)
• Review of Affordable Housing Plan STR Data
• Review of Affordable Housing Plan Recommendations Regarding STRs
• Recommendations to Town Council Regarding STRs

Town Board

The Town Board will consider several appointments, a water moratorium update, and a Master Plan status report. The body is also deciding on a hydrogeological study contract and a request to change the legal paper of record.

• Public hearing for minor subdivision of property at 841 HWY 133 by West Elk Land & Hops
• Consideration of Wright Water Engineering contract for a hydrogeological study
• Approval of a letter of support to Dark Skies International
• Consideration of USGS agreement to operate and maintain the North Fork of the Gunnison River gaging station
• Request to change legal paper of record to the High Country Spotlight and Shopper

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a status update on the Master Plan from Phoenix Rising Resources. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a minor subdivision at 841 HWY 133 and discussions regarding housing needs and short term rentals.

• Master Plan Status Update - Phoenix Rising Resources
• Public Hearing: Minor Subdivision application for 841 HWY 133 by West Elk Land & Hops
• Recommendations regarding Housing Needs Assessment and Short Term Rentals

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss several intergovernmental agreements, board appointments, and water-related projects. The meeting includes decisions on liquor licenses and the designation of the town's legal paper of record.

• Consideration of RFQ for Hydrogeology Study
• Submission of WaterSMART Small Scale Water Efficiency Project Grant to U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Delta County Clerk and Recorder for 2024 Municipal Election
• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Delta for Building Inspection Services
• Liquor license renewal for Aspen Yoga INC dba Louie's Pizza My Heart at 202 Grand Avenue