Pitkin County public meetings in 2024

Healthy Rivers

The Pitkin County Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss water projects including Lincoln Creek, and review scholarship proposals. The meeting includes presentations on water fluency and Aspen Mountain interviews.

• Approval of November 21, 2024 minutes
• Lincoln Creek Phase I presentation
• WECo Water Fluency Program proposal
• Aspen 82, Aspen Mountain interviews discussion
• Scholarship Committee meeting

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including updating the Emergency Operations Plan, approving grant agreements for public safety and energy projects, and setting the elected district attorney's salary. An emergency resolution will adopt the FY 2025 budget and levy general property taxes to fund county operations. A land‑use hearing will address a lighting code amendment to the county code. All items are scheduled for the regular meeting on December 18, 2024.

• Resolution repealing Resolution No.071-2021 and adopting an updated Emergency Operations Plan
• Grant agreement with the State of Colorado Department of Public Safety for the Colorado Interoperability Platform
• Emergency Resolution levying general property taxes for FY 2025
• LUC Amendment Lighting Code, 1st Reading (repealing and reenacting Section 7-20-140 and amending overlay zone)
• Ordinance repealing Emergency Ordinance No. 027-2020 authorizing temporary restaurant seating expansion

Senior Services

The Pitkin County Senior Services Council meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024 was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The council will meet next on January 8, 2025.

BOCC Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a tour of the county jail and meet as the Board of Social Services to review third-quarter budget and payroll expenditures. The session includes reviews of committee appointments and an executive session for legal advice on housing and airport matters.

• Third Quarter Budget and Payroll Expenditures for Board of Social Services
• Review of BOCC Chair, Vice-Chair, and Committee Appointments
• Discussion regarding BOCC Discretionary Fund
• Executive session on Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority deed restriction enforcement
• Executive session on County Attorney Contract negotiation

Hearing Officer

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Hearing Officer on December 17, 2024, has been canceled. The event was set to take place in the Roaring Fork Meeting Room at 530 E Main St.

• Meeting canceled
• Location: Roaring Fork Meeting Room, 530 E Main St, Aspen

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a residential addition and site plan review. The body will also receive comments from commissioners, staff, and the public.

• Public hearing for Schenkman GMQS Allotment Rural Area Residential Addition, Activity Envelope and Site Plan Review (PLAN.0100.2024)

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting and work session to discuss legal matters in executive session and receive community updates. The board is reviewing emergency resolutions regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and 2024 general property taxes ahead of a public hearing on December 18, 2024.

• Emergency Resolution for the Adoption of the Budget and Appropriation of Funds for Fiscal Year 2025
• Emergency Resolution levying General Property Taxes for the Year 2024
• Executive session regarding Colorado River Conservation District Shoshone Water Rights
• Executive session regarding Carroll Partner Employee Housing Impact Fee litigation
• Staff presentations from River District and West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including a fourth‑quarter budget supplemental request, the repeal of an emergency restaurant seating ordinance, and the acceptance of a state energy grant. Individual consideration items also include appointments to citizen boards and various intergovernmental agreements. Land‑use items will be heard on rezoning and open‑space management plans.

• Resolution approving Fourth Quarter Budget Supplemental Requests (Item 8)
• Ordinance repealing Emergency Ordinance No. 027‑2020 for restaurant seating (Item 9)
• Resolution authorizing acceptance of the State of Colorado Energy Office’s Geotherman Energy Grant for the AABC Thermal Energy Network Design Study (Item 10)
• Resolution to appoint citizen board members (Item 7)
• Ordinance adopting rezoning and zoning amendments to the 2006 Pitkin County Land Use Code concerning short‑term rentals (Item 21)

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space & Trails Board will approve the November 14, 2024 meeting minutes and review the Vision 2025 comprehensive plan update. An executive session will be held to discuss acquiring property interests in the Marble, Basalt Mountain, Capitol Creek, Castle Creek, and Roaring Fork Mining District areas. The joint regular session includes an update from the Mount Sopris Nordic Council, followed by a year‑in‑review before adjournment.

• Approve 11/14/2024 OSTB Regular and Executive Draft Minutes
• Review Vision 2025 Pitkin County Comprehensive Plan update
• Executive session to discuss property interest acquisitions in Marble, Basalt Mountain, Capitol Creek, Castle Creek, and Roaring Fork Mining District
• Mount Sopris Nordic Council update
• Open Space and Trails Year in Review

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners holds a joint executive session to discuss acquiring real‑property interests in the Marble area, Basalt Mountain area, Capitol Creek area, Castle Creek area, and the Roaring Fork Mining District. After the executive session, the board meets with Open Space & Trails for a Mount Sopris Nordic Council update and staff presentations on the comprehensive plan process and fourth‑quarter budget supplemental requests. The agenda also includes a review of the county holiday schedule and open discussion time.

• Executive session to discuss acquisition of real‑property interests in Marble, Basalt Mountain, Capitol Creek, Castle Creek, and Roaring Fork Mining District areas
• Mount Sopris Nordic Council update during joint meeting with Open Space & Trails
• Comprehensive Plan Process update presentation by Ellen Sassano & Suzanne Wolff
• Fourth‑quarter budget supplemental requests presentation by Connie Baker
• Review and approval of the Pitkin County Holiday Schedule

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a text amendment regarding seasonal farm worker housing units. The meeting will be held both in person and virtually at the BoCC Meeting Room on December 3, 2024.

• Public hearing on Land Use Code Text Amendment for Seasonal Farm Worker Housing
• Next meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to review a request for multiple variances regarding a property held by the Ruth H. Brown Revocable Trust. The board will discuss setbacks and height requirements.

• Variance request for front, rear, and side yard setbacks
• Variance request for major road setback
• Variance request for height

Airport Advisory Board

The Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board will discuss next steps for the Aspen/Livermore Project, provide an update on upcoming elections, review a lease proposal for the Fixed‑Base Operator, and hear a report on dissolving the Safety Task Force. The meeting will also include a commercial passenger update and subcommittee reports.

• ALP Next Steps – Jacobsen/Daniels
• Election Update – Jon Peacock
• FBO Lease – Jon Peacock
• Safety Task Force Dissolution Report & Discussion – Rich
• Commercial Passenger Update – Bill Tomcich

Healthy Rivers

The Pitkin County Board will hold an open meeting at 4:00 PM, followed by an executive session at 4:05 PM. In the executive session the board will consider items titled Shoshone, Crystal River Augmentation, and Twin Lakes Busk Ivanhoe and Frying Pan – Arkansas Exchange. The public portion includes a USFS request for a letter of support for a joint grant application and a supplemental budget request for professional services. Additional agenda items cover future joint meeting planning and a Lincoln Creek Workgroup update.

• Executive Session topics: Shoshone; Crystal River Augmentation; Twin Lakes Busk Ivanhoe and Frying Pan – Arkansas Exchange
• USFS request for a letter of support for a grant application for joint LTPBR projects
• Budget Supplemental – request for professional services
• Future agenda and event items for 2025 joint meetings and community events
• Lincoln Creek Workgroup update (no packet materials)

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners will set the initial airport rates and charges for 2025. It will also approve several intergovernmental agreements, including contracts for jail‑based behavioral health services and childcare facility projects in Snowmass Village and Basalt. Additional items include the approval of the Smuggler Open Space Draft Management Plan and the acceptance of a conservation easement for Turnabout Ranch.

• Resolution: Setting Initial Airport Rates and Charges for 2025 (Item 13)
• Resolution: Approving a Third Amendment to a contract with Colorado Department of Human Services for jail‑based behavioral services (Item 10)
• Resolution: Approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Snowmass Village to support redevelopment of the Little Red School House childcare facility (Item 11)
• Resolution: Approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Basalt to fund construction of the Stotts Mill childcare facility (Item 12)
• Ordinance: Approving the Smuggler Open Space Draft Management Plan (Item 7)

Senior Services

The Pitkin County Senior Services Council met on November 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM. The agenda included a roll call and reports from the secretary, chairperson, and manager. No old business, new business, or other items were listed for discussion or decision. The meeting was adjourned without any specific actions.

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session for legal advice and personnel matters. The public session includes budget reviews for a new housing fund and ambulance services, along with grant funding requests for regional projects.

• Budget wrap up for New Housing Fund
• Ambulance Budget Presentation
• Grant funding request for EcoFlight overflights of the Crystal River
• Grant funding request for Roaring Fork watershed-wide Wildfire Ready Action Plan
• Executive session regarding County Attorney Contract negotiation

Hearing Officer

The regular meeting of the Pitkin County Hearing Officer scheduled for November 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM was canceled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting also includes comments from commissioners, staff, and the public.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Update presented by Ellen Sassano & Hannah-Hunt Wander

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board will approve two sets of draft minutes and receive updates on the 2024 Smuggler Open Space Management Plan and the BLM Crown E‑Bike Environmental Assessment. In an executive session, the board will discuss acquiring property interests in the Marble, Basalt Mountain, Capitol Creek, Castle Creek, and Roaring Fork Mining District areas, and will seek legal advice on a conservation easement violation in West Sopris Creek.

• Approve 09/19/2024 City of Aspen & Pitkin County OSTB Joint Meeting Draft Minutes
• Approve 10/03/2024 OSTB Regular and Executive Draft Minutes
• 2024 Smuggler Open Space Management Plan update
• BLM Crown E‑Bike Environmental Assessment update
• Executive session to discuss acquisition of property interests in Marble, Basalt Mountain, Capitol Creek, Castle Creek, Roaring Fork Mining District, and legal advice on West Sopris Creek easement violation

Airport Advisory Board

The Aspen/Pitkin County FlightOps Safety Task Force is meeting to discuss safety reports and upcoming board meetings. The group will review a wind study and a recommendation for a permanent FlightOps Safety Committee.

• Recommendation for a permanent FlightOps Safety Committee to the AAB and BoCC
• Review of Wind Study
• Discussion of ALP and FBO items for the 11/20/24 BoCC meeting
• Ramp Safety and Safety Stand Down video reviews
• Bold Method Production and From the Flight Deck Video

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will travel to three BelleJackBlue LLC parcels along Little Woody Creek Road. Commissioners and staff will examine development standards, road improvements, agricultural structures, and illegal structures at each site. The meeting concludes with a general discussion and any final questions.

• Review improvements to Little Woody Creek Road at Parcel 1 (1220 Little Woody Creek Road)
• Examine agricultural structures and illegal structures at Parcel 2 (1450 Little Woody Creek Road)
• Assess proposed single‑family residence and barn location at Parcel 3 (1658 Little Woody Creek Road)
• Discuss removal of existing illegal structures across all three parcels
• Overall BOCC discussion and final questions after site visits

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board is meeting to discuss adjustments to the ASE 2025 Rates and Charges. These changes follow revised direction from the Board of County Commissioners.

• Discussion of ASE 2025 Rates and Charges adjustments

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to hear budget presentations, including a 30‑minute District Attorney budget overview and a multi‑hour Prosperous Economy budget presentation by Connie Baker. The session is for discussion and information only; no formal actions are scheduled. The agenda also includes a brief review of future meeting calendars and an open discussion period.

• District Attorney Budget Presentation – 30 minutes (Connie Baker)
• Prosperous Economy Budget Presentation – multiple sessions totaling ~5 hours (Connie Baker)
• Review of Future Agenda Calendars – 5 minutes
• Board Open Discussion – 10 minutes

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board is meeting to discuss local aircraft discounts within a proposed new FBO Lease agreement.

• Discussion on local aircraft discounts in the proposed new FBO Lease agreement

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners work session will feature staff and community presentations, including a budget presentation for the Flourishing Natural & Built Environment program. The meeting also includes reviews of the 2025 BOCC meeting calendar, APCHA board interviews, and grant recommendations for the Healthy Community Fund. An open discussion will address emergency repairs needed at the Library.

• Review of 2025 BOCC Meeting Calendar – Charlotte Anderson
• Joseph Mason / APCHA Board Interview – Charlotte Anderson
• Healthy Community Fund 2025 Grant Recommendations – Lindsay Maisch, Sam Landercasper
• Flourishing Natural & Built Environment Budget Presentation, Part 2 – Connie Baker
• Update on emergency repairs needed at the Library – Jeff Pendarvis

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will consider several individual items, including a secure transportation license application and multiple resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include approving intergovernmental agreements, setting airport fees for 2025, amending a contract for jail‑based behavioral services, and adopting an emergency formula for the municipal share of the 2025 sales‑tax revenue. An executive session will be held to discuss Fixed Base Operator lease negotiations. The meeting also includes a land‑use public hearing on rezoning the West Buttermilk Pfister tracts.

• Emergency Resolution adopting formula for distribution of municipal share of 2025 county sales tax revenue (Resolution 12)
• Resolution approving and authorizing the Chair to sign an intergovernmental agreement with eight neighboring counties for the Community Development Block Grant Project (Resolution 3)
• Resolution approving a third amendment to a contract with the Colorado Department of Human Services for funding jail‑based behavioral services (Resolution 4)
• Resolution setting initial airport rates and charges for 2025 (Resolution 7)
• Ordinance rezoning NMP Residence Trust/SEP Residence Trust West Buttermilk Pfister Tracts 1 and 2 with Planned Unit Development (Ordinance 13a)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for November 5, 2024, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for November 5, 2024, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Transportation Committee will approve prior action minutes, hold a public hearing to decide on the 2025 budget and work plan, discuss the Castle Creek Bridge, and set dates and topics for 2025 meetings. The meeting is virtual and in‑person on October 24, 2024 at 4:00 PM.

• Approval of October 5, 2023 action minutes
• Approval of August 13 & 19, September 11 & 25, 2024 action minutes
• Public hearing decision on the EOTC 2025 budget and work plan
• Discussion of the Castle Creek Bridge
• Selection of 2025 EOTC meeting dates and proposed topics

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent items, emergency resolutions, and land‑use actions, including a contract with the Office of Justice Programs to fund the Pitkin Area Co‑Responder Teams ("PACT") program. Additional items include a grant agreement with Colorado Parks & Wildlife for bear‑proof trash cans, an exchange easement agreement with Cloud 10 Aspen LLC, and zoning amendments for short‑term rentals.

• Contract with the Office of Justice Programs for funding the Pitkin Area Co‑Responder Teams ("PACT") Program
• Grant agreement with Colorado Parks & Wildlife to mitigate human/bear interactions and purchase bear‑proof trash cans
• Exchange agreement with Cloud 10 Aspen LLC for conservation, trail easements and scenic covenant in exchange for an access easement
• Emergency resolution authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley Chapter to support the L3 Condominium Housing Project
• Ordinance adopting rezoning and zoning amendments to the 2006 Pitkin County Land Use Code for short‑term rentals (RR, TR‑1, TR‑2 zones)

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Flourishing Natural & Built Environment Budget and review airport rates. The meeting will also cover future meeting calendars and allow for open discussion.

• Flourishing Natural & Built Environment Budget Presentation
• Annual Review of Airport Rates and Charges
• Review of Future Agenda Calendars
• Board Open Discussion

Airport Advisory Board

The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board is meeting to hold a comment session regarding GA ASE rates and charges. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• GA ASE Rates and Charges Comment Session

Senior Services

The agenda consists of procedural items, including reports from the secretary, chairperson, and manager. No specific new business or decisions are listed for this meeting.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will conduct a work session regarding the Pitkin County Vision 2050 GMQS/TDR Workshop. No other formal decisions or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Pitkin County Vision 2050 GMQS/TDR Workshop led by Suzanne Wolff

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners work session will feature a multi‑hour presentation on the Livable & Supportive Community Budget by Connie Baker. The session also includes a CORE Progress Report and a request for 2025 funding presented by Michael Port and John Dougherty. Additional items are a brief review of future agenda calendars and an open discussion period.

• Livable & Supportive Community Budget Presentation – Connie Baker (2 hours at 10:00 AM, continued 2.5 hours at 1:00 PM)
• CORE Progress Report and 2025 Funding Request – Michael Port, John Dougherty (45 minutes at 3:45 PM)
• Review of Future Agenda Calendars – Work Session / Regular Meeting (10 minutes at 4:30 PM)
• Board Open Discussion (10 minutes at 4:40 PM)
• P&Z Meeting scheduled for 5:00 PM

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer meeting scheduled for October 15, 2024, has been canceled.

Board of Health

The Pitkin County Board of Health will consider a budget recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. It will also receive a respiratory disease update and conduct internal training. The meeting includes discussion of the 2024 meeting schedule and feedback on the 2025 communication plan.

• Budget Recommendation to BOCC
• Respiratory Disease Update
• Board of Health training session
• Proposed 2024 meeting schedule
• 2025 communication plan feedback

Airport Advisory Board

The Aspen/Pitkin County FlightOps Safety Task Force will discuss and vote on whether to disband or become a permanent Standing Committee. The board will also review updates on a wind study and airport-related videos.

• Vote on whether the Task Force should disband or become a permanent Standing Committee
• Update on the Wind Study, including BOCC approval of a Q3 supplemental request
• Review of Bold Method Video regarding Atlantic/ASE Fee Waivers and Fuel Contribution
• Review of 'From the Flight Deck' video
• Discussion of NTSB Report on Instantaneous Winds

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider resolutions affirming support for ballot issues regarding affordable housing, solid waste center bonds, and a home rule charter amendment. The board will also review contracts for co-responder teams and bear-proof trash cans.

• Affirming support for Ballot Issue 1A (Affordable and Workforce Housing Mill Levy)
• Affirming support for Ballot Issue 1B (County Solid Waste Center Bonds)
• Affirming support for Ballot Question 1C (Referred Home Rule Charter Amendment)
• Contract with Office of Justice Programs for Pitkin Area Co-Responder Teams (PACT) program
• Grant agreement with Colorado Parks & Wildlife for bear-proof trash cans

Telecommunications Advisory Board

The Pitkin County Telecommunications Advisory Board will meet on October 9, 2024 to approve the July 10, 2024 meeting minutes, consider any agenda changes, hear public comments, receive staff and engineering reports, and discuss old and new business. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of July 10, 2024 TAB regular meeting minutes
• Consideration of changes or additions to the agenda
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Staff reports, including an engineering report
• Discussion of old business and new business

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the proposed 2025 budget and receive updates on building codes and open space management. The meeting includes an executive session for legal advice on several disputes and lease negotiations.

• Presentation of Proposed 2025 Budget
• Energy Code/Building Code update
• Smuggler Open Space Management Plan Draft
• North Thompson Creek Road dispute and Rock Creek Association litigation
• Letter of Support for a Wildfire Grant for the Three Mile Mobile Home Park

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board will review the 2025 budget during its regular session. In an executive session, the board will consider acquiring real‑property interests in the Capitol Creek area, Castle Creek Valley, Roaring Fork Mining District, and the Marble area. The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes before adjournment.

• Open Space and Trails 2025 Budget discussion (regular session)
• Executive session: property interest acquisition in Capitol Creek area
• Executive session: property interest acquisition in Castle Creek Valley
• Executive session: property interest acquisition in Roaring Fork Mining District
• Executive session: property interest acquisition in Marble area

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a special event liquor license. The board will also address an emergency resolution concerning a housing project memorandum of understanding.

• Public hearing for Special Event Liquor License application by Aspen Flight Academy
• Emergency Resolution for Memorandum of Understanding with Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley Chapter for the L3 Condominium Housing Project
• Discussion on Colorado Counties, Inc (CCI) Legislative Issues

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Short Term Rental Licensing Program, road intersections, and electrification projects. The meeting will also include updates on the Winter X Games Aspen 2025 and the County Attorney recruitment.

• Review of Short Term Rental Licensing Program and code amendments
• Discussion of SH82 Intersections at Smith Way and Lazy Glen
• Presentation on Library and HHS Electrification Projects
• Update on Winter X Games Aspen 2025
• Update on County Attorney Recruitment

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will receive an update on the Pitkin County Vision 2050 project and review the Comprehensive Plan's existing conditions and framework. It will consider a land‑use code amendment that would allow short‑term rentals in RR, TR‑1, and TR‑2 zones. The agenda also notes an Oct. 15 Vision 2050 GMQS/TDR workshop, an Oct. 15 amendment on the employee‑housing impact fee, and that the Nov. 5 meeting is cancelled.

• Vision 2050 Project Update & Review of Comprehensive Plan Existing Conditions & Framework
• Land Use Code Text/Zoning Amendments – Short Term Rentals in RR/TR-1/TR-2 zones
• Vision 2050 GMQS/TDR workshop scheduled for Oct 15
• Land Use Code Amendments – Employee Housing Impact Fee scheduled for Oct 15
• Nov 5 meeting cancelled

Board of Adjustment

The Pitkin County Board of Adjustment was scheduled to meet on October 1, 2024. The meeting has been canceled, so no decisions or discussions will take place. No agenda items were presented.

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several license and use agreements for on-airport rental car operations. The meeting includes public hearings on short-term rental license appeals and the approval of third quarter budget supplemental requests.

• Rental car license agreements for Avis Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and Sixt at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
• Short-term rental license appeals for Jeffrey P Johnson Trust and Little Cloud 9 LLC
• Third Quarter Budget Supplemental Requests
• State Historic Fund Grant Application for Glassier House Rehabilitation Work
• Deed of Conservation Easement for the J&A Arbaney Property

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session featuring executive sessions on legal matters and water rights. Public items include airport agreement extensions and a review of sample ballots for resolutions of support.

• Extension of agreements with All Star Media and Jedediah's at the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
• Review of sample ballot and direction for resolutions of support
• Executive session regarding Twin Lakes Reservoir & Canal Company Operations
• Executive session regarding Habitat for Humanity property interest acquisition
• Interviews for Healthy Rivers & Streams with Ned Andrews and Kristin Neff

Airport Advisory Board

The Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board will discuss several priority items, including ballot initiatives related to the airport, an update on the fixed‑base operator lease, and the upcoming airport budget. The board will also receive updates on the SAF project, the ALP project, and pavement work. Subcommittees, the communications team, and the commercial passenger team will provide additional updates. Public comments will be accepted on agenda topics.

• Airport ballot initiatives discussion
• FBO lease update
• Airport budget discussion
• SAF project update
• Pavement project update

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board of Trustees and City of Aspen Parks and Open Space will hold a regular session on September 19, 2024 at City Hall. The board will review the Smuggler Open Space Management Draft Plan update. A Roaring Fork Outdoor Coalition Community Advisory Group session is also scheduled. The meeting is set to adjourn at 5:00 PM.

• Smuggler Open Space Management Draft Plan Update – discussion
• Roaring Fork Outdoor Coalition Community Advisory Groups – discussion

Healthy Rivers

The Healthy Rivers Board will consider a grant award and funding request from the Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative. The meeting also includes presentations on a water‑education program at Marble Charter School, an EcoFlight grant for Crystal River overflights, and scholarship funding for local elected officials. A budget discussion will cover the Healthy Rivers website, accessibility standards, and upcoming research projects.

• Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative CWCB awarded grant – presentation and funding request
• Marble Charter School interdisciplinary water‑education program overview (Crystal River Focused 2023‑2024)
• EcoFlight grant presentation on overflights of the Crystal River and subcommittee leadership
• Scholarship funding for local elected officials; Water Fluency class with WECo
• Budget discussion: Healthy Rivers website accessibility, CU STAAR research, and other potential projects

BOCC Work Session

The Board will first vote to enter an executive session. In that closed session they will discuss four legal‑advice items: a Fixed Base Operator lease negotiation, a tax‑appeal hearing officer matter, a potential violation in the Emma Fields annual review, and an extension of a brokerage agreement. After the executive session the Board will hear a Vision 2050 update and a Regional Energy Management Plan update, review future agenda calendars, receive department reports, and hold open discussion before adjourning.

• Vote to go into executive session
• Executive session discussion of Fixed Base Operator lease negotiations
• Executive session discussion of tax‑appeal hearing officer matter
• Executive session discussion of Emma Fields Annual Review potential violation
• Executive session discussion of Brokerage Agreement extension

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer meeting scheduled for September 17, 2024, has been canceled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for September 17, 2024, has been canceled. The agenda originally included a public hearing on the Pitkin County Vision 2050 Project Update.

• Canceled public hearing: Pitkin County Vision 2050 Project Update & Review of Comprehensive Plan Existing Conditions & Framework

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on September 17, 2024 at the Chabad Jewish Community Center. The agenda lists a panel discussion and question‑and‑answer session about the Aspen Airport. No specific actions or votes are noted in the agenda.

• Aspen Airport panel discussion and Q&A – 6:30 PM at Chabad Jewish Community Center, 435 West Main St.

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will hear updates from the FlightOps Safety Task Force, including the AAB approval to proceed with a wind study and a request for supplemental funding for Q3. The meeting will also discuss a Bold Method video, Atlantic fuel reimbursement, a waived ramp fee, and an update on the airport ballot question. Additional agenda items cover an NTSB report on instantaneous winds and future task force plans.

• AAB approval to move forward with wind study
• Q3 supplemental request discussed
• Atlantic fuel reimbursement mentioned
• Ramp fee waived
• Airport ballot question update

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review several license and use agreements for on-airport rental car operations. The body is also considering budget supplemental requests and amendments to wireless communication facilities within ski area master plans.

• License and Use Agreements for Avis Budget Car Rental, Enterprise Leasing Company, Hertz Corporation, and Sixt Rent-A-Car at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
• Proposed amendments to Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, and Aspen Mountain Ski Area Master Plans for wireless communications facilities
• Third Quarter Budget Supplemental Requests
• Abatement Petition over $10,000 submitted by K2 Family Property LLC
• Deed of Conservation Easement for the Arbaney North Thompson Property

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review items before they are brought to a regular meeting. Discussions include 3rd Quarter Budget Supplemental Requests and a proposed lease for a Fixed Based Operator.

• 3rd Quarter Budget Supplemental Requests
• Fixed Based Operator Proposed Lease
• Preparation for September 17, 2024 joint meeting with City of Aspen
• Pitkin County Cares discussion
• Review of future agenda calendars

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hear a land‑use code amendment concerning lighting standards. Commissioners, staff, and the public may comment before the commission votes on the amendment.

• LUC Amendment – Lighting Code (proposed amendment presented by Larisa LaLonde)

Finance

The Financial Advisory Board will first vote to enter an executive session. In that session, members will discuss the FBO lease for Pitkin County Airport with counsel, as required by CRS 24-6-402(4)(b). The meeting will conclude by adjourning the executive session.

• Vote to go into executive session
• Executive session to discuss ASE (Pitkin County Airport) FBO lease with counsel
• Adjourn executive session

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board and Board of County Commissioners are meeting to discuss property acquisitions and legal advice. The session includes reviews of budget supplementals and updates on specific trail and safety projects.

• Budget supplementals for Gerbaz Pedestrian Bridge Construction Management and Deer Creek Solar System
• Executive session regarding property interest in Castle Creek Valley
• Executive session regarding property interests in Capitol Creek, Snowmass Creek, and Marble areas
• Legal advice regarding a Conservation Easement Violation in West Sopris Creek Area
• Discussion of Roaring Fork Safe Passages and the Aspen Airport Business Center to Brush Creek Park and Ride Trail

BOCC Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing on a resolution to amend the Home Rule Charter regarding the airport's physical layout and regulatory plan. The board is also conducting joint sessions with Open Space & Trails and interviewing candidates for Healthy Rivers & Streams.

• Public hearing on Home Rule Charter amendment for Aspen-Pitkin County Airport layout and regulatory plan
• Executive session on property acquisitions in Capitol Creek, Snowmass Creek, and Marble areas
• Discussion on Conservation Easement Violation in West Sopris Creek Area
• Joint meeting items: Roaring Fork Safe Passages and AABC to BC Trail
• Executive session regarding Fixed Base Operator lease negotiations

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a continued site plan for a cell tower on Aspen Mountain. The meeting will also include a special session on September 10 to discuss lighting code amendments.

• Public hearing: Aspen Skiing Company/USFS Aspen Mountain cell tower site plan review
• September 10 Special Meeting: Lighting Code Amendments
• September 17: Comprehensive Plan Existing Conditions Review

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for September 3, 2024, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will consider several individual‑consideration resolutions, including a grant agreement with the State Department of Public Safety and a core services allocation with the Colorado Department of Human Services. The board will also vote on a ballot issue to authorize bonds for expanding the County Solid Waste Center and on a ballot title for a 1.5‑mill property‑tax levy to fund affordable housing. Land‑use items include a second‑reading rezoning of 143 Darling Farm LLC with a Planned Unit Development overlay and approval of its activity envelope and caretaker‑dwelling unit plan. Additional items address airport charter amendments and other consent items.

• Resolution to authorize bonds for expansion of the County Solid Waste Center (ballot issue)
• Resolution approving a 1.5‑mill property‑tax levy for up to 25 years to fund affordable housing
• Authorization of the County's Private Activity Bond Allocation to the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority
• Ordinance rezoning 143 Darling Farm LLC with a Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay, 2nd reading
• Resolution approving 143 Darling Farm LLC activity envelope and caretaker‑dwelling unit plan, 2nd reading

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to discuss various legal and personnel matters in executive session. The board will also review second-quarter budget and payroll expenditures for the Board of Social Services.

• Habitat for Humanity property interest acquisition discussion
• Fixed Base Operator lease negotiations
• Aspen Pitkin County Airport ballot measure discussion
• Board of Social Services second quarter budget and payroll expenditures
• CDPHE Main Task Order Contract and New MOUs discussion

Finance

The Pitkin County Financial Advisory Board will discuss the 2025 budget forecast, including sales tax, community development revenue, and expenditure projections. It will vote on whether to go into executive session to consider a Pitkin County Airport FBO lease. The meeting will also include updates on housing and landfill ballot questions, property tax, and public safety initiatives.

• Vote to enter executive session for ASE (Pitkin County Airport) FBO lease discussion
• Financial forecast discussion: sales tax revenue review for 2025 budget
• Financial forecast discussion: community development revenue review
• Financial forecast discussion: expenditure forecast and CPI projections
• Updates on housing and landfill ballot questions, property tax, and public safety initiatives

Senior Services

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. It includes reports from the secretary, chairperson, and manager, with no specific items listed under old or new business.

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners held a work‑session on August 20, 2024 to discuss several issues and receive staff updates. The agenda included an executive session for legal advice on topics such as the County Attorney staff assessment and Colorado Department of Transportation property matters. A major discussion item was the Entrance to Aspen and Castle Creek Bridge with city representatives. The board also reviewed future agenda calendars and provided department updates.

• Executive session: legal advice on Pitkin County Attorney Office staff assessment
• Executive session: discussion of Colorado Department of Transportation property dispossession and acquisition
• Discussion of Entrance to Aspen & Castle Creek Bridge with City of Aspen officials
• Review of future agenda calendars for work sessions and regular meetings
• Department updates and board membership reports

Hearing Officer

The regular meeting of the Pitkin County Hearing Officer scheduled for August 20, 2024, has been canceled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for August 20, 2024, was canceled. The next regular meeting is set for September 3.

• Canceled meeting on August 20, 2024
• September 3: Aspen Skiing Company/USFS Aspen Mountain Cell Tower SKI-REC Master Plan Amendment
• September 9: Special Meeting on Lighting Code Amendments
• September 17: Comp Plan Existing Conditions Review

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will review the calendar of business for upcoming work sessions and regular meetings. No formal actions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and planning. The Board will also hold an open discussion period without written materials.

• Review of future agenda calendars for work sessions and regular meetings (15 minutes)
• Board open discussion (15 minutes) – no formal written materials
• Break

Airport Advisory Board

The Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board will discuss a patio shelter lease and provide updates on the Fly with Integrity program and commercial passenger operations. They will review the 2025 airport budget and a pending grant. The board will also consider and vote on funding an initial NCAR wind study as a supplemental budget item.

• Patio shelter lease discussion
• Fly with Integrity program update
• 2025 airport budget review
• Grant discussion
• Funding for an initial NCAR wind study as a budget supplemental

Healthy Rivers

The Pitkin County Board will approve minutes from four prior meetings, introduce the interim county attorney, and consider a proposal for new Roaring Fork Gorge bridges. It will hear a FERC amendment presentation from the City of Aspen and a request for a comprehensive water‑management organization repository. The meeting also includes a discussion of the Healthy Rivers program budget before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from March 21, May 16, June 20, July 18 2024
• Proposed Roaring Fork Gorge bridges (direction from County Attorney staff)
• Reudi FERC amendment presentation – City of Aspen, Phil Overeyender
• Request for comprehensive repository of water‑management organizations – Gwen Garcelon
• Healthy Rivers budget presentation – Lisa Macdonald and Lisa Tasker

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is deciding on several ballot titles and issues for the November 5, 2024, general election. The body is also reviewing tax abatement petitions and intergovernmental agreements for emergency shelter and behavioral health services.

• Ballot issue for bonds to expand the County Solid Waste Center
• Proposed 1.5 mill property tax levy for affordable and attainable housing
• Home Rule Charter amendments regarding Aspen-Pitkin County Airport runway and layout
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Aspen Valley Hospital and Town of Snowmass Village for winter emergency overnight shelter
• Nine resolutions regarding assessor's abatement petitions, including several over $10,000

BOCC Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will vote to enter an executive session to discuss election security and potential property acquisitions, followed by a presentation on Little Red Schoolhouse funding and an update on the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport. The meeting concludes with a discussion on the future meeting calendar and a special session item regarding a charter amendment for airport regulatory planning.

• Vote to enter executive session for election security and property acquisition discussions
• Town of Snowmass Village requests funding for Little Red Schoolhouse
• Annual Airport Advisory Board update
• First reading set for charter amendment on airport regulatory plan
• Review of future meeting calendars

Airport Advisory Board

The Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board will hear an update from the Airport Project Coordinator on budget, wind, legal matters, and recent video projects. It will then discuss several safety improvements, including a density altitude sign at the FBO and the installation of VASI, PAPI lights and a windsock on runway 33. Additional topics include a ballot question update and flight procedures. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Density Altitude Sign at FBO
• VASI, PAPI & Windsock on runway 33
• Ballot Question Update
• Flight Procedures discussion
• Airport Project Coordinator budget update

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will vote to enter an executive session at 9:50 AM. In that closed session, staff and counsel will provide legal advice on a county attorney staffing assessment, the Pitkin County Airport ballot measure and related FAA regulations, employee housing impact fee litigation, and the Kroger National Opioid Settlement. After the executive session, the board will hold staff and community presentations on the airport, nonprofit funding requests, and a new workplace taskforce, followed by a review of future agenda calendars and open discussion.

• Vote to go into executive session (9:50 AM)
• Executive session discussion on Pitkin County Attorney Office staffing assessment
• Executive session discussion on Pitkin County Airport ballot measure procedure and FAA regulations
• Executive session discussion on employee housing impact fee litigation
• Executive session discussion on Kroger National Opioid Settlement

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a cell tower proposal by Aspen Skiing Company and the USFS. The body will review a SKI-REC Master Plan Amendment, Activity Envelope, and Site Plan.

• Public hearing for Aspen Mountain Cell Tower SKI-REC Master Plan Amendment

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 6, 2024, has been canceled.

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board of Trustees will hold a retreat discussion and enter an executive session. The board will discuss the acquisition of real property and legal advice regarding specific land interests and a conservation easement violation.

• Property interest in Muddy Creek area
• Property interest in Snowmass Creek area
• Property interest in Marble area
• Conservation Easement Violation in East Sopris Creek Area

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will vote to enter an executive session to discuss the Pitkin County Airport ballot measure procedure and related FAA regulations. An emergency resolution will be set for a confirmatory public hearing on August 14, 2024, and the board will consider a minor amendment to an existing development permit for Elam Construction, Inc.

• Vote to go into executive session for airport ballot measure and FAA regulation discussion
• Discussion of ASE (Pitkin County Airport) ballot measure procedure and potential FAA grant enforcement
• Emergency resolution set for confirmatory public hearing and reading on August 14, 2024
• Emergency resolution to modify existing resolution and approve a minor amendment to a development permit for Elam Construction, Inc.
• Adjournment of the special meeting

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a series of resolutions, including authorizing a $10,000,000 loan from Great Outdoors Colorado. Other items include adopting minutes from prior meetings, establishing the county as a local EMS authority, and setting ballot titles for a property‑tax levy and a solid‑waste bond measure. Several land‑use rezoning and development approvals will also be heard.

• Approve minutes of the July 10 regular meeting and July 16 special meeting (Consent Item).
• Resolution establishing Pitkin County as a Local Authorizing Authority for Emergency Medical Services.
• Resolution authorizing the County Manager to submit a grant application for a feasibility study of a regional sustainable aviation fuels production facility.
• Resolution authorizing acceptance of a promissory note securing a $10,000,000 loan from Great Outdoors Colorado.
• Resolution approving a ballot title for a 1.5‑mill ad valorem property‑tax levy to fund affordable housing programs.

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners held a work session on July 23, 2024, beginning with a vote to go into executive session. In the executive session, counsel will provide legal advice on items such as Shoshone Permanency, Crystal River basin augmentation, mobile‑home park land use, election security, and a subway lease. The open portion of the meeting included an ARPA spending update and a Funding Request English In Action presentation, followed by a review of future agenda calendars and open discussion. The session adjourned at 4:30 PM.

• Vote to enter executive session for legal advice on multiple county matters
• ARPA spending update presentation by Ashley Perl
• Funding Request English In Action presentation by Lara Beaulieu (do not move)
• Review of future agenda calendars
• ASE (Pitkin County Airport) ballot measure procedure discussion in executive session

Airport Advisory Board

The board will hold a triennial discussion on regional emergency response with representatives from local fire, ambulance, and sheriff's offices. Members will also review airport retaining wall repairs and environmental initiatives.

• Regional Emergency Response triennial discussion
• Retaining wall repairs
• Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update
• Environmental initiatives including SAF, electric aviation, and microgrid progress
• Equipment fire incident report

Healthy Rivers

The Healthy Rivers board will discuss funding for a literature search regarding the Crystal River and technical support for the Lincoln Creek Workgroup. The meeting includes staff reports and a proposed executive session regarding the City of Aspen FERC license amendment.

• Wild and Scenic Funding Update for Crystal River literature search
• Funding request for Lincoln Creek Workgroup technical support and document review
• Executive session regarding City of Aspen FERC license amendment

Senior Services

The Pitkin County Senior Services Council will meet in person or virtually to receive routine reports from the secretary, chairperson, and manager. No decisions or new business items are listed on the agenda.

BOCC Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to appoint an interim County Attorney. The work session includes presentations on the county's investment report and housing funding strategy.

• Appointment of an Interim County Attorney
• Pitkin County Investment Report and Economic Update
• Housing Funding Strategy presentation
• Executive session regarding County Attorney and County Manager compensation

Hearing Officer

The Pitkin County Hearing Officer will hold a site visit and later meeting to review a proposed Activity Envelope and Site Plan for a property at 1200 Star Mesa Drive. The hearing will consider scenic view impacts from designated corridors.

• Star Sky Holdings LLC Activity Envelope and Site Plan Review at 1200 Star Mesa Drive
• Scenic view impacts from designated corridors to be considered

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to continue the adoption process for the 2024 Owl Creek Master Plan. The body will also hold a work session regarding the Pitkin County Comprehensive Plan.

• Public hearing on the Resolution Adopting the 2024 Owl Creek Master Plan
• Work session on the Pitkin County Comprehensive Plan

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board of Trustees will hold a joint site visit with the City of Aspen to review proposed multi-use trail bridges at two locations. The meeting includes a joint session at Henry Stein Park followed by a site visit.

• Joint meeting with City of Aspen at Henry Stein Park
• Proposed multi-use trail bridges at AABC and Brush Creek Park and Ride

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners and the City of Aspen are conducting a joint site visit at Henry Stein Park. The body is exploring multi-modal transportation bridges at AABC and Brush Creek Park & Ride.

• Site visit to AABC Bridge location #1
• Site visit to AABC Bridge location #2
• Site visit to Brush Creek Bridge location

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board is reviewing a land use referral for BelleJackBlue, LLC and discussing the bridge location for the Aspen Airport Business Center. The board will also discuss updates to open space management categories and an upcoming board retreat.

• Land Use Referral: BelleJackBlue, LLC
• Aspen Airport Business Center Bridge Location discussion
• Fee Simple Open Space Management Categories Update
• Open Space and Trails Board Retreat discussion
• Executive session regarding property interests in Marble, Muddy Creek, Capitol Creek, and Snowmass Creek areas

Board of Health

The Pitkin County Board of Health will review updates on communicable diseases and air quality monitoring. The meeting includes presentations regarding the Oral Health Program and the Surgeon General's call for social media warning labels.

• Oral Health Program presentation
• Air Quality & Monitoring discussion
• Communicable Disease Update
• Surgeon General’s call for social media warning labels

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board will meet to discuss attorney appointments and legal matters in executive session. Agenda items include approving aviation grants for runway maintenance and a $10 million loan from Great Outdoors Colorado. The meeting also includes first readings on rezoning requests for local land use projects.

• $10,000,000 loan from Great Outdoors Colorado
• $3,469,301 FAA grant for Aspen Pitkin County Airport maintenance
• $264,999 CDOT grant for airport pavement rehabilitation
• Transfer of $4,488,899 in FAA funding to Colorado Springs and Yampa Valley airports
• Rezoning of 143 Darling Farm LLC with a PUD overlay

Telecommunications Advisory Board

The Pitkin County Telecommunications Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from the April 10, 2024, meeting and review an engineering report. The agenda does not list specific topics for old or new business.

• Approval of April 10, 2024, meeting minutes
• Engineering Report

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the County Attorney appointment and conduct interim interviews during executive sessions. Staff presentations include funding requests for EPIC and Healthy Rivers spring grant applications. The Board will also prepare for a joint meeting with the City of Aspen scheduled for July 15, 2024.

• County Attorney appointment and interim interviews
• EPIC funding request presentation
• Healthy Rivers Spring Grant Applications presentation
• Preparation for July 15 joint meeting with City of Aspen

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and mini-retreat. The agenda includes discussions regarding affordable housing followups and board working agreements. An executive session is also scheduled for personnel matters.

• Executive session regarding personnel matters
• Affordable housing followup discussion
• BOCC working agreements discussion

Board of Adjustment

The Pitkin County Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 2, 2024, has been canceled. No other agenda items were provided in the notice.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding competition for new lots at the West Buttermilk Pfister Tracts I and 2. The commission will also conduct reviews for a conceptual subdivision, PUD rezoning, and an activity envelope for this area.

• Public hearing for West Buttermilk Pfister Tracts I and 2 residential GMQS competition
• Conceptual subdivision and PUD rezoning review for West Buttermilk Pfister Tracts I and 2
• Activity envelope review for West Buttermilk Pfister Tracts I and 2

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a funding request from Habitat for Humanity and spring grant applications for Healthy Rivers. Staff will also provide an update on Lincoln Creek and present the audited Pitkin County financial statement. As this is a work session, no official action is scheduled to be taken.

• Habitat for Humanity funding request
• Healthy Rivers Spring Grant Applications
• Lincoln Creek update
• Audited Pitkin County Financial Statement presentation

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider several grant agreements, including significant funding for the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport. The agenda also includes public hearings for liquor licenses and property rezoning requests. Additionally, the Board will review budget supplements and various land use items.

• $3,469,301 FAA grant for runway and taxiway rehabilitation at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
• $264,999 CDOT aviation grant for airport pavement maintenance
• Rezoning of J&A Arbaney Family LLLP property at 1471 North Thompson Creek Road
• New liquor license application for Boulevard Barrell
• $4,488,899 FAA funding transfer to Colorado Springs and Yampa Valley airports

Airport Advisory Board

The board will discuss Title 10 and review an airport closure recap. A vote is scheduled regarding moving a quarterly budget supplemental for the noise program to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Vote on Noise Program Quarterly Budget Supplemental move to BoCC
• Title 10 discussion
• Airport Closure Recap
• Commercial Passenger Update
• Introduction of Airport Coordinator

Healthy Rivers

The meeting includes an extension request for the 2023 Outdoor Watering Efficiency grant and a Watershed Collaborative Grant report. Presentations will cover telemetry and headgate design for improving delivery efficiencies, as well as information regarding aesthetic storage rights.

• Extension request for Outdoor Watering Efficiency Public Education and Outreach 2023 Grant
• Watershed Collaborative Grant Report
• Presentation on Telemetry and Headgate Design for Improving Delivery Efficiencies
• Two Creeks LLC Application for Aesthetic Storage Rights off Capital Creek (informational)
• Executive session discussion regarding Snowmass Creek In-stream Flow 92CW281

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss Pitkin County Airport ballot measures and lease negotiations in executive session. The meeting also includes staff presentations regarding CORE mid-year updates and APCHA policy.

• Twin Lakes Busk Ivanhoe Bypasses and Fryingpan-Arkansas Exchange discussion
• ASE (Pitkin County Airport) ballot measure procedure
• FBO Lease Negotiation Update
• Mid-year update from CORE
• Quarterly APCHA Policy Discussion

Hearing Officer

The regular meeting of the Pitkin County Hearing Officer scheduled for June 18, 2024, has been canceled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2024 Owl Creek Master Plan. The meeting also includes a work session regarding preparations for the July 16 Pitkin County Comprehensive Plan update.

• Public hearing for adoption of the 2024 Owl Creek Master Plan
• Work session on preparation for the July 16 Pitkin County Comprehensive Plan Update

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a site visit to review the J&A Arbaney Family LLLP Conservation Development PUD Plan. The session includes a tour of the property located at 1471 N Thompson Creek Road. This work session is for discussion and does not involve official action.

• Review of J&A Arbaney Family LLLP CD-PUD Plan
• Proposed rezoning from RS-30 to CD-PUD
• Site visit to 1471 N Thompson Creek Road

Airport Advisory Board

The meeting includes the introduction of Karah Brubaker as the New Airport Project Coordinator. The board will also review Safety Task Force recommendations and discuss the disbandment of that task force. A status update from the Tower Manager is scheduled.

• Introduction of Karah Brubaker, New Airport Project Coordinator
• Status update from Tower Manager Kyle Gelroth
• Review of Safety Task Force Recommendations
• Disbandment of the Safety Task Force
• Handoff to Local Pilot Group

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review an intergovernmental agreement for wildfire monitoring camera funding and operation. The agenda also includes budget supplemental requests and amendments to the Carbondale to Crested Butte Trail Plan. Additionally, the Board will consider a new ordinance for power-driven mobility device management.

• Wildfire Monitoring Camera funding and operation agreement
• Carbondale to Crested Butte Trail Plan amendment
• 2024 Other Power Driven Mobility Device Management Plan ordinance
• West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition grant agreement
• Yank Creek Ranch, LLC conservation easement

Senior Services

This meeting consists of routine reports from the secretary, chairperson, and manager. No specific new business or projects are listed on the agenda.

• Secretary's report
• Chairperson's report
• Manager's report

BOCC Work Session

The Board will discuss updates to ambulance licensing and local authorization. The session includes a site visit for the Emma Fields LLC 2023 Annual Review at Aspen Distillery and a joint meeting with the Town of Basalt regarding childcare facilities and housing projects.

• Discussion on changes to ambulance licensing and issuance of local authorization
• Site visit for Emma Fields LLC 2023 Annual Review at 60 Distillers Way
• Review of noise complaints at 24 Eddie Lane regarding Aspen Distillery
• Walkthrough of Stott's Mill Childcare Facility in Basalt
• Update on Basalt housing projects

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board and Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss real property acquisitions in areas including Castle Creek and Snowmass Creek. The joint regular session includes a discussion on the Other Power-Driven Mobility Devise Management Plan Amendment. An executive session will also address legal updates regarding trail plans and conservation easements.

• Property acquisition discussions for Castle Creek, Frying Pan, Thompson Divide, Marble, Capitol Creek, and Snowmass Creek areas
• Carbondale to Crested Butte Trail Plan amendment legal advice
• Rock Creek Association litigation update
• North Star Conservation Easement legal update
• Other Power-Driven Mobility Devise Management Plan Amendment

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss, but not vote on, several county matters. Key topics include acquiring land in multiple unincorporated areas, reviewing second-quarter budget requests, and debating whether to repeal an ordinance that expanded outdoor restaurant seating. These discussions affect how the county manages public lands, allocates funds for upcoming quarters, and regulates outdoor dining on county streets.

• Executive session to discuss acquiring property interests in Castle Creek, Frying Pan, Thompson Divide, Marble, Capitol Creek, and Snowmass Creek areas
• Joint meeting with Open Space & Trails to amend the Other Power-Driven Mobility Devise Management Plan
• Review of second-quarter budget supplemental requests and budget update
• Discussion on repealing Ordinance No. 027-2020 authorizing temporary restaurant seating expansion in unincorporated Pitkin County
• Holy Cross Energy update presentation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The June 4, 2024, meeting of the Pitkin County Planning & Zoning Commission was canceled. The agenda only contains notice for future meeting dates and upcoming items.

• Adoption of the 2024 Owl Creek Master Plan
• Conceptual Subdivision Review for West Buttermilk Pfister Tracts 1 and 2
• Rezoning to PUD for West Buttermilk Pfister Tracts 1 and 2

Board of Adjustment

The scheduled meeting for the Pitkin County Board of Adjustment on June 4, 2024, has been canceled.

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss county operations without taking formal votes on most items. As the Board of Social Services, commissioners will act on first-quarter budget and payroll expenditures for social programs. Staff and community representatives will also present updates on housing funding, state legislation, and a proposed amendment to a U.S. Forest Service watershed agreement that tracks local environmental management.

• Action on first-quarter budget and payroll expenditures as the Board of Social Services
• Executive session discussion on legal advice for a proposed Pitkin County Airport ballot measure
• Review of an amendment to a U.S. Forest Service collection agreement for Lincoln Creek watershed monitoring
• Presentation on West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition Good Deeds Funding
• Interview for the Financial Advisory Board position

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider a first reading for an intergovernmental agreement regarding wildfire monitoring camera funding and operation involving Aspen and Snowmass Village. The agenda also includes second readings for personnel code amendments and a Garfield County agreement.

• First reading of wildfire monitoring camera funding and operation agreement between Aspen, Snowmass Village, and fire districts
• Ordinance amending Pitkin County Code regarding administration and personnel
• Transfer of liquor license from Airport Liquor, Inc. to Roxy's Spirits LLC
• Second reading of intergovernmental agreement with Garfield County for CSBG amendment
• Ratification of assessor’s recommendations on abatement petitions over $10,000

BOCC Work Session

This work session includes an update on the Lincoln Creek project. The Board will also meet in executive sessions to discuss legal advice regarding various litigation updates.

• Lincoln Creek update
• Continental Divide Company Restrictive Covenant discussion
• Rock Creek Association litigation update
• Employee housing impact fee litigation update
• Citizen Grant Review Committee interview

Hearing Officer

The Pitkin County Hearing Officer will hold a regular meeting to consider one development request. The agenda lists a site plan and activity envelope review for a proposed caretaker dwelling unit on Monastery Road, submitted by Monastery Road LLC and Franco Palumbo. No other substantive items or votes are scheduled beyond standard opening comments.

• Site plan and activity envelope review for a caretaker dwelling unit on Monastery Road by Monastery Road LLC

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will review a conservation development plan and rezoning request for J&A Arbaney Family LLP. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding Pitkin County Comprehensive Plan Groundwork.

• J&A Arbaney Family LLP CD-PUD plan and rezoning request
• Pitkin County Comprehensive Plan Groundwork

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners is hosting a community open house and airport tours at the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Operations Center. The event includes equipment displays, slideshows, and scheduled tours led by Dan Bartholomew and Diane Jackson.

• Community Open House from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Airport tours at 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board of Trustees will review the Roaring Fork Outdoor Coalition Visitor Use and Experience Report and discuss Coke Ovens seasonal worker housing. The board will also consider a letter of support for Outstanding Waters. An executive session is scheduled to discuss potential real property acquisitions in several areas.

• Roaring Fork Outdoor Coalition Visitor Use and Experience Report
• Coke Ovens Seasonal Worker Housing discussion
• Letter of Support for Outstanding Waters
• Real property acquisition discussions (Capitol Creek, Thompson Divide, Frying Pan, and Crystal River Valley)
• Legal update on Other-power driven mobility device Management Plan

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will conduct chair and vice chair appointments and introduce a new project coordinator. The meeting includes updates on airport closures, the ALP, and local aircraft lease items.

• Chair and Vice Chair appointments
• Airport closure update
• Patio Shelter / Local Aircraft Lease items
• ALP next steps
• Commercial Passenger update

Healthy Rivers

The Pitkin County Healthy Rivers board will review updates on the Whitewater Park site design. The meeting also includes discussions regarding modifications to a USFS collection agreement and proposals for water sampling in Lincoln Creek and Grizzly Reservoir.

• Whitewater Park Site Design Update
• Modifications to the USFS Collection Agreement for Beaver Project and Monitoring
• Sponsorship for trace metals and rare earth elements study in Lincoln Creek
• Lincoln Creek/Grizzly Reservoir Water Sampling 2024 Proposal

Redstone HPC

The Redstone Historic Preservation Committee will conduct procedural business, including welcoming new members and reviewing minutes from December 14, 2023. The meeting also includes the election of committee officers.

• Election of officers
• Review of December 14, 2023, minutes
• Introduction of new members

Senior Services

The May 15, 2024, meeting consists of routine reports from the Secretary, Chairperson, and Manager. No specific new business or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Secretary's Report
• Chairperson's Report
• Manager's Report

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners held a work session mini-retreat on May 13, 2024. The agenda included discussions regarding affordable housing and working agreements.

• Affordable Housing Discussion
• Working Agreements

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board will consider a new liquor license for Redstone Gallery and night use on Aspen Mountain. They will also review contract amendments for jail-based behavioral services and an ordinance regarding county personnel and health codes. Several land use items have been continued to future dates.

• New Hotel/Restaurant Liquor License application for Alpine Creative LLC dba Redstone Gallery
• Contract amendment with Colorado Department of Human Services for jail-based behavioral services
• Ordinance amending Pitkin County Code regarding administration, personnel, and records management
• Resolution for night use on Aspen Mountain for the 29029 LLC Everesting Event
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Garfield County regarding CSBG amendment

BOCC Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will consider an emergency ordinance regarding a moratorium on short-term rentals in Rural/Remote Zone Districts. Staff presentations will cover the Wild & Scenic Project and ARPA spending strategy. The board will also discuss airport advisory board appointments and letters of support for various projects.

• Emergency Ordinance: Moratorium on Short Term Rentals in Rural/Remote Zone Districts
• Report on Wild & Scenic Project
• ARPA Spending Strategy report
• Airport Advisory Board renewal and new appointment discussion
• Discussion of letters of support for Waters and Cotton Wood Pass Improvements

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024, has been canceled. The agenda only provides information regarding upcoming meetings on May 21 and June 4.

• May 7 meeting cancellation
• Arbaney Family LLLP CD-PUD Plan review (scheduled for May 21)
• Comp Plan Groundwork (scheduled for May 21)
• West Buttermilk Pfister Tracts 1 and 2 Conceptual Subdivision Review (scheduled for June 4)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024, has been canceled. No agenda items were provided for this session.

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing for a second reading of a resolution to amend BOCC Resolution 105-2020. This includes updates to the Ase Vision Committee Common Ground Recommendations and the airport map. The resolution also directs staff to produce an amended Airport Layout Plan for public consideration.

• Public hearing on amending BOCC Resolution 105-2020
• Updates to Ase Vision Committee Common Ground Recommendations and Airport Map
• Direction for staff to produce an amended Airport Layout Plan

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review several first and second readings for various ordinances and resolutions. Items include amendments to the Pitkin County Code regarding administration and personnel, as well as supplemental budget appropriations. The meeting also includes public hearings on historic designations and agricultural leases.

• Ordinance amending Pitkin County Code Title 2 regarding administration and personnel
• Resolution approving supplemental appropriations to the 2024 Budget
• Grant agreement for construction of the Halle Center for Hope and Healing
• Intergovernmental Agreement with NWCCOG for fiber optic line maintenance
• Public hearing on designating Aspen Chapel to the Historic Register

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will discuss lease agreements and an insurance complaint during an executive session. Staff presentations will also cover climate action planning, homelessness strategic support, and the Pitkin County Vision 2050 project update. This work session is intended for discussion rather than official action.

• FBO lease discussion
• Redstone Pastures outfitting lease discussion
• CCRD Insurance Complaint discussion
• Climate Action Planning Kick-Off presentation
• Pitkin County Vision 2050 code implementation update

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will receive an update regarding the Climate and Code Implementation Project. No other land use actions or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Climate and Code Implementation Project Update

Healthy Rivers

The meeting includes presentations on the Town of Basalt Old Pond Water System Improvements and Lincoln Creek water quality monitoring. Members will also hear grant requests from the Roaring Fork Conservancy and Wilderness Workshop. Additionally, the group will review a hydrologic analysis for infrastructure improvements at the 3-Mile MHP property.

• Town of Basalt Old Pond Water System Improvements presentation
• Colorado Parks and Wildlife Lincoln Creek Watershed water quality monitoring update
• Roaring Fork Conservancy grant request for watershed education programs
• Wilderness Workshop grant request for Crystal Wild and Scenic Campaign
• Hydrologic analysis for 3-Mile MHP property infrastructure improvements

Airport Advisory Board

The scheduled meeting for the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board on April 18, 2024, has been canceled. No items were presented for discussion or decision.

Healthy Rivers

The Healthy Rivers Board will host a student interactive session at Marble Charter School. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Student Interactive with the Healthy Rivers Board

Senior Services

The meeting consists of procedural reports from the Secretary, Chairperson, and Manager. No specific new or old business items are listed on this agenda.

• Secretary's Report
• Chairperson's Report
• Manager's Report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for April 16, 2024, has been canceled. The agenda contains only information regarding upcoming meeting dates and topics.

Hearing Officer

The regular meeting of the Pitkin County Hearing Officer scheduled for April 16, 2024, has been canceled. No agenda items were listed for this session.

BOCC Work Session

The Board will discuss the SH82 and Smith Way intersection and receive a legislative update. Commissioners will also review proposed amendments to Chapters 2 and 6 of the Pitkin County Code.

• SH82 and Smith Way intersection discussion
• DH Pace Airport Secure Exit Lane litigation update
• Amendments to Chapters 2 & 6 of the Pitkin County Code
• Airport Advisory Board presentation

Board of Health

The Pitkin County Board of Health will hear a presentation on detox services in the county. The meeting also includes updates on board elections, communicable diseases, and gun safety.

• Presentation on Detox Services in Pitkin County
• Discussion regarding Board Elections
• Communicable Disease Update
• Medical Officer’s update on Gun Safety
• Director's update including County Health Rankings and parking

Telecommunications Advisory Board

The agenda consists of procedural items and staff reports. The board will review the January 10, 2024, meeting minutes and an engineering report. No specific new business topics are listed in the document.

• Approval of January 10, 2024, meeting minutes
• Engineering Report

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review several items including budget supplements and land use amendments. Discussions include a grant for the Halle Center for Hope and Healing and updates to the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport map. Some land use hearings are continued to later dates.

• Grant agreement for construction of the Halle Center for Hope and Healing
• Agreement with NWCCOG for fiber optic line lease and maintenance
• Agricultural lease for Coke Ovens Open Space with Pair a Dice Outfitters, Inc.
• Amendments to Redstone Castle Village Lodge Preservation Master Plan
• Updates to the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport map and layout plan

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing a site plan and rezoning request for 143 Darling Farm LLC. This includes a Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay and a special review for a Caretaker Dwelling Unit (CDU).

• Rezoning with Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay for 143 Darling Farm LLC
• Special Review and GMQS Exemption for Caretaker Dwelling Unit (CDU)

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will discuss upcoming agenda items and review future calendars. The session includes an update on the pending Energy Siting Bill from the Director of Climate Action for TNC. The Board will also discuss planning for a joint meeting with the City of Aspen in May.

• Update on Pending Energy Siting Bill
• Discussion for joint meeting with City of Aspen in May
• Airport Advisory Board update
• Review of future agenda calendars

Open Space & Trails

The Eagle County Open Space Advisory Committee will review program updates. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss potential open space acquisitions and negotiations.

• Program updates for Eagle County Open Space
• Executive session regarding potential open space acquisitions and negotiations

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a site visit to the Jakeman Creek property to evaluate conservation values for a proposed limited development conservation parcel. This work session is intended for discussion and does not include official action, with a public hearing scheduled for April 24, 2024.

• Site visit to Nichols Family Trust property
• Review of conservation values for a Limited Development Conservation Parcel
• Creation of Transferable Development Rights
• Public hearing scheduled for April 24, 2024

Open Space & Trails

The board will review land use referrals for the Thompson Divide and West Buttermilk areas. The meeting includes an update from the Roaring Fork Outdoor Coalition and a staff introduction. An executive session is scheduled to discuss potential real property acquisitions in several areas.

• Land use referral: J&A Arbaney Family LLLP - Thompson Divide
• Land use referral: NMP, SEP Residence Trust (Pfister Tracts) - West Buttermilk
• Discussion of potential property acquisitions in the Thompson Creek, Frying Pan River, Crystal River Valley, and Capitol Creek areas
• Introduction of Anjanette Rosas Garcia, Community Engagement Manager

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss goals and frameworks for affordable housing. The board will also review and finalize its internal working agreements. No official action will be taken during this session.

• Discussion on goals for the number of affordable housing units to be acquired or built
• Review of unit allocation and prioritization frameworks for housing needs
• Identification of funding needs for affordable housing
• Finalization of Board Working Agreements

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss various legal matters in executive session and receive staff presentations. The body will review updates on transportation, drought resiliency, and beaver inventory projects. No official actions are scheduled for this session.

• Annual CDOT/Pitkin County Update
• Drought Resiliency Project presentation by Healthy Rivers Staff and Roaring Fork Conservancy
• Beaver Inventory Project follow-up with US Forest Service
• Executive session updates on litigation including DH Pace Airport Secure Exit Lane and Conundrum Creek LLC
• Discussion on Airport Improvement Plan and Airport Layout Plan reviews with the FAA

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission for April 2, 2024, has been canceled. Upcoming scheduled meetings include a special session on April 9 and a joint meeting with the BOCC on April 23.

• April 9: 143 Darling Farm LLC site plan review and rezoning
• April 23: Climate and Code Implementation Project Update

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing Case 1-2024 regarding property at 28 River Bend, Snowmass. The applicants are requesting two setbacks variances to allow the construction of a detached garage.

• 65’ Arterial Highway Setback variance request
• 15’ Front Yard Setback variance request
• Construction of a detached garage on a .08 acre lot

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review an intergovernmental agreement for the operation and financial support of the Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Center. The agenda also includes first readings on land easements and agricultural leases, as well as second readings on budget supplements.

• Intergovernmental Agreement for Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Center
• Agricultural lease of Coke Ovens Open Space with Pair a Dice Outfitters, Inc.
• First Quarter Budget Supplemental Requests
• Correction Deed to the Capitol Creek Ranch Conservation Easement
• Purchase of 704 Lakeside Drive in Basalt

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing Case 11-2023 for property at 50 Distillers Way. The applicant seeks several setbacks and height variances to install subgrade fire suppression water tank structures. These requests include adjustments to highway and front yard setback requirements.

• 52-foot Arterial Highway setback variance near State Highway 82
• 12-foot Front Yard setback variance from Hoaglund Ranch Road
• Height variances for subgrade tank structures, berms, and vents

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review updates on the CORE/Coal Basin project, interview candidates for the Airport Advisory and Library Citizen boards, and discuss grant applications. These items address local water funding, county advisory board vacancies, and wildfire preparedness grants that affect regional resources. Work sessions are structured for discussion rather than official votes, so no binding decisions or public testimony are expected unless specifically requested by the board.

• CORE/Coal Basin project update presentation
• One-reading resolution for East Mesa Ditch Co. Healthy Rivers Fund grant application
• Interviews for Airport Advisory Board and Library Citizen Board vacancies
• Discussion of letters supporting a $1.2M PCREDC grant and the Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative’s AIMGrant application

Airport Advisory Board

The Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board will discuss, accept public comment on, and potentially vote to approve the Airport Layout Plan. The agenda also lists routine updates from a communications team and a report on commercial passenger activity at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport. No specific amendments or financial figures are detailed in the provided text.

• Airport Layout Plan (Discussion / Public Comment / Vote)
• Communications Team Update
• Commercial Passenger Update

Senior Services

This agenda lists only administrative items for the March 20, 2024 meeting. The council will hear routine updates from its secretary, chairperson, and manager. No substantive projects, contracts, or policy changes are scheduled for discussion.

• Routine reports from secretary, chairperson, and manager
• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for April 17, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The scheduled meeting for March 19, 2024, has been canceled. The agenda contains only procedural information regarding future meeting dates and cancellations.

• April 9 Special Meeting: 143 Darling Farm LLC site plan review
• April 23 Special Joint Meeting: Climate and Code Implementation Update

Hearing Officer

The regular meeting of the Pitkin County Hearing Officer scheduled for March 19, 2024, was canceled. No items were listed on the agenda for discussion or decision.

• No items listed due to cancellation

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several county matters, including legal advice regarding Shoshone water rights acquisition. The agenda also includes citizen board interviews and a discussion on a letter of support for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program.

• Legal advice regarding Shoshone water rights acquisition
• Legislative update from Levi Borst
• Citizen board interviews for Senior Services, Open Space & Trails, Airport Advisory, Redstone Historic Preservation, and P&Z
• Discussion of a letter of support for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program

Airport Advisory Board

The Aspen/Pitkin County FlightOps Safety Task Force will review updates to the Airport Layout Plan. The meeting also includes presentations regarding a Recent Developments Plan and an Action Plan.

• Airport Layout Plan Update
• Recent Developments Plan presentation
• Action Plan discussion

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will consider several intergovernmental agreements, including one for the Regional Emergency Dispatch Center involving multiple local towns and districts. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding land use amendments for Redstone Castle Village Lodge Preservation and a subdivision submission. Additionally, the Board will review building code updates related to energy conservation.

• Intergovernmental Agreement for Regional Emergency Dispatch Center operations
• Agreement with Town of Basalt to support Stott's Mill Childcare Facility
• Contract with Noyes Management, LLC for Phillips Mobile Home Park management
• Building code amendments for energy conservation and electric-ready provisions
• Redstone Castle Village Lodge Preservation Master Plan Amendment

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will review first quarter budget supplemental requests and conduct interviews for citizen board positions. The session also includes a joint meeting with the Airport Advisory Board to debrief on FAA and DC conversations.

• 1st Quarter Budget Supplemental Requests
• Airport Advisory Board renewal interview (Valerie Braun)
• Election Commission Citizen Board interview (Christi Blish)
• Letter of Support for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program
• Joint meeting with Airport Advisory Board regarding FAA and DC conversations

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment held a special meeting regarding Case 11-2023 for 50 Distillers Way. This case involves requests for setback and height variances at the property. The item is continued to a date to be determined.

• Case 11-2023 (Emma Fields, LLC) continued to a date to be determined
• Request for Arterial Highway and Front Yard Setback variances at 50 Distillers Way
• Request for height variances for fire suppression tanks

Open Space & Trails

The Board will consider adopting the Filoha Meadows Final Management Plan. A joint session with the Board of County Commissioners will discuss property acquisitions in areas including Snowmass Creek, East Aspen, and the Crystal River Valley. The meeting also includes discussions on Roaring Fork Safe Passages and trail feasibility for Brush Creek Park and Ride to the Aspen Airport Business Center.

• Adoption of Filoha Meadows Final Management Plan
• Property acquisition discussions for Snowmass Creek, East Aspen, Thompson Creek, Frying Pan River, Crystal River Valley, and Capitol Creek areas
• Roaring Fork Safe Passages discussion
• Brush Creek Park and Ride to Aspen Airport Business Center Trail feasibility study

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners and Open Space & Trails will discuss real property interests in several areas, including Snowmass Creek and East Aspen. The meeting also includes updates on Colorado carryout bag fees and APCHA policies.

• Discussion of property interests in Snowmass Creek, East Aspen, Thompson Creek, Frying Pan River, Crystal River Valley, and Capitol Creek areas
• Review of Roaring Fork Safe Passages
• Brush Creek Park and Ride to Aspen Airport Business Center Trail discussion
• Colorado carryout bag fee updates regarding House Bills 21-1162 and 23-1285
• APCHA policies update and discussion

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the location and extent of the Pitkin County AABC Integrated Microgrid Project. No other substantive agenda items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Public hearing: Pitkin County AABC Integrated Microgrid Project Location and Extent Review

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a settlement agreement with the Rock Creek Association. The agenda also includes an intergovernmental agreement for the Stott's Mill Childcare Facility and a contract for managing Phillips Mobile Home Park.

• Settlement Agreement with Rock Creek Association
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Stott's Mill Childcare Facility
• Contract with Noyes Management, LLC for Phillips Mobile Home Park management
• Grant agreement for Pitkin County Public Building Electrification - Phase 1
• Ordinance accepting 2023 development covenants

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will conduct an annual performance review of the County Manager and County Attorney during a closed executive session. The meeting also includes a quarterly update on social services expenditures and a presentation regarding electrification.

• Annual review of County Manager Jon Peacock and County Attorney John Ely
• Board of Social Services 2023 4th Quarter Budget and Payroll Expenditures
• Electrification Update presentation
• Stotts Mill Childcare Funding IGA discussion
• Redstone Historic Preservation Commission interview

Senior Services

The February 21, 2024, Senior Services Council agenda consists of administrative reports and roll call. No substantive topics or decisions are listed under old or new business.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for February 20, 2024, has been canceled. No items are listed for discussion or decision at this session.

Hearing Officer

The Pitkin County Hearing Officer regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2024, has been canceled. No agenda items were listed for this session.

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss various county issues and legal matters. The agenda includes presentations on regional housing and low-income property tax relief. The board will also meet in executive session to receive legal advice regarding property interests and litigation.

• Keno Gulch property interest acquisition discussion
• Thompson Divide Administrative Withdrawal and SEIS discussion
• Worth Capital Holdings litigation update
• Phillips Mobile Home Park Management Contract legal advice
• Pitkin County Low-Income Property Tax Relief Program presentation

Airport Advisory Board

The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several operational items, including a recap of an FAA meeting, an update on the airport project coordinator position, board reappointments, security checkpoint delays, employee parking blackout dates, and an intermodal grant discussion. The board will also hear public comments and updates on commercial passenger activity.

• FAA meeting recap
• Airport Project Coordinator position update
• Board reappointments
• Security checkpoint delays
• Intermodal grant discussion

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a settlement agreement with the Rock Creek Association. The meeting also includes discussions on grant agreements for building electrification and climate action, as well as several land use reviews.

• Settlement Agreement between the Board and the Rock Creek Association
• Grant Agreement with State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs to electrify Pitkin County Library and Health and Human Services Buildings
• Grant Agreement with State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs for a Climate Action Plan
• Gerbaz/Oates Subdivision Conceptual Submission, GMQS Exemption, and Special Review for a TDR
• Amendment to Title 11 (Buildings and Construction) regarding the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code and Electric Ready Provisions

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss various county issues. Discussions include the Landfill Bear and a Strategic Communications Plan presentation.

• Personnel Evaluations in executive session
• Landfill Bear discussion
• Strategic Communications Plan presentation
• Citizen Board Interview for Sam Cox / Election Commission

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners is holding a joint meeting with the City of Aspen to discuss community issues. Discussions include unhoused individuals, detox and case management services, and housing program updates.

• Discussion of unhoused individuals, detox services, and sheltering
• Housing program updates and improvements

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to elect a chair and hear an appeal from Jeffrey Erickson regarding Bear at Door LLC.

• Election of Chair
• Bear at Door LLC Appeal, Jeffrey Erickson

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a work session focused on defining desired outcomes and board priorities. Discussions include evaluating available resources and funding, as well as improving effectiveness in working with staff.

• Defining board desired outcomes
• Reviewing resource and funding options
• Establishing working agreements and effectiveness

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for February 6, 2024, has been canceled.

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a two-day annual retreat starting February 6. This work session is intended for discussion and addressing issues before official action is taken at regular meetings.

• 2024 Annual Board Retreat (February 6 & 7)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding RC Ownership LLC's Redstone Castle project. The discussion includes master plan amendments, employee dwelling units, and site plan reviews.

• RC Ownership LLC - Redstone Castle - First Amendment to the VLP Master Plan
• Growth Management Exemption for on-site Employee Dwelling Units (EDU)
• Land Use Code Text Amendments
• Subdivision Exemption for a Lot Line Adjustment
• Agricultural Structure and Exemption for a Greenhouse

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board of Trustees will discuss capital improvements for the Mount Sopris Nordic Council and the Coke Ovens Lease. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss potential real property acquisitions in the Frying Pan River Valley, Snowmass Creek area, and Crystal River Valley.

• Mount Sopris Nordic Council Capital Improvements
• Coke Ovens Lease
• Discussion of property acquisitions in Frying Pan River Valley
• Discussion of property interests in Snowmass Creek area
• Discussion of property located in the Crystal River Valley

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss various items, including an executive session regarding land applications and water rights. The meeting also includes a joint session with Healthy Rivers & Streams to discuss the Crystal River and Lincoln Creek.

• Executive session discussion regarding Puckett Land Co. diligence application
• Executive session discussion regarding Shoshone water rights acquisition by Co. River District
• Executive session discussion regarding East Mesa Ditch grant application
• Discussion on Wild and Scenic Designation of the Crystal River
• Presentation and discussion regarding Lincoln Creek

Healthy Rivers

The meeting includes a recap of the Healthy Rivers program and its associated projects. The Board will also hold a presentation and discussion regarding Lincoln Creek.

• Healthy Rivers program and projects recap
• Lincoln Creek presentation and discussion
• Wild and Scenic Designation of the Crystal River

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review an emergency resolution for 2023 general property taxes. The meeting also includes second readings for contracts regarding behavioral health, early childhood programs, and a land purchase.

• Emergency Resolution levying General Property Taxes for the year 2023
• Resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the State of Colorado for a Climate Action Plan
• Contract amendment for funding the Pitkin Area Co-Responder Teams (PACT) program
• Ordinance authorizing the purchase of Snowmass Falls Ranch from Perry Snowmass LLC
• Third reading of an ordinance amending Title 8 of the Pitkin County Code regarding GMQS exemptions

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission agenda for January 23 contains no active items for decision. The primary land use action regarding RC Ownership LLC's Redstone Castle project has been moved to the February 6, 2024, meeting.

• RC Ownership LLC - Redstone Castle: First Amendment to Master Plan (moved to 02/06/2024)

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss potential interest in acquiring the 112 Juniper Trail property. The meeting also includes presentations on Public Satisfaction Survey results and comments regarding BLM Big Game habitat conservation.

• Discussion of 112 Juniper Trail property interest acquisition
• Presentation of Public Satisfaction Survey results by ETC Institute
• Comments on BLM EIS regarding Big Game habitat conservation for Oil & Gas Management
• Follow up on Carbondale request for support

Airport Advisory Board

The Board will review 2023 accomplishments and receive updates on pavement and communications. The meeting also includes discussions regarding noise and emissions project scopes.

• Pavement update
• Noise and emissions projects scopes
• Commercial passenger update
• Town Hall / Open House discussion

Healthy Rivers

The Pitkin County Healthy Rivers board will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting includes reviews of beaver inventory reports, in-house project fund scoring, and a funding request from Roaring Fork Conservancy.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• USFS Beaver Inventory Report: Field Season 2023
• In-house Project Funds and Scoring
• Roaring Fork Conservancy Drought Resiliency Project funding request

Senior Services

The Senior Services Council will hold its meeting on January 17, 2024. The agenda includes reports from the Secretary, Chairperson, and Manager, but contains no specific discussion items or business proposals.

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss various county issues without taking official action. Discussions include employee housing impact fee enforcement, the Phillips Mobile Home Park, and updates on the Phillips Property future development.

• Discussion regarding Employee Housing Impact Fee enforcement
• Phillips Property Future Development Update
• Update on Healthy Rivers Grant process
• Discussion of Allegiance CCRD Complaint
• Discussion regarding Phillips Mobile Home Park compliance and leasing

Hearing Officer

The regular meeting of the Pitkin County Hearing Officer scheduled for January 16, 2024, has been canceled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for January 16, 2024, has been canceled. The next scheduled session is a special meeting on January 23 to continue discussions regarding the Redstone Castle Village Lodge Preservation Master Plan.

• January 23 Special Meeting: RC Ownership LLC - Redstone Castle Master Plan amendments

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review the 2024-2025 Strategic Plan and the 2024 Communication Plan. The meeting also includes updates on respiratory disease, mental health services data, and the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Review of 2024-2025 Strategic Plan
• Review of 2024 Communication Plan
• Respiratory disease update from Epidemiologist Carly Senst
• Vital mental health services data update
• Director's update on parking reimbursement and working agreements

Airport Advisory Board

The twelfth meeting of the task force will include a presentation on the Bold Method Workshop and a review of recent developments. Members will also discuss an action plan.

• Bold Method Workshop presentation
• Review of recent developments
• Discussion of action plan

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review several resolutions, including a contract amendment for the PACT program and an ordinance to purchase Snowmass Falls Ranch. The agenda also includes an emergency resolution regarding 2023 general property taxes and various land use items.

• Ordinance authorizing the purchase of Snowmass Falls Ranch from Perry Snowmass LLC
• Emergency Resolution levying General Property Taxes for the year 2023
• Contract Amendment No. 2 with Colorado Department of Human Services for PACT Program funding
• Lease agreement between BOCC and PB&F, LLC (Stubbies Sports Bar) at River Park Center
• Amendments to Pitkin County Code regarding energy conservation and electric ready provisions

Telecommunications Advisory Board

The Telecommunications Advisory Board will review and approve the previous meeting's minutes, consider changes/additions to the current agenda, and allow public comment on non-agenda items.

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss upcoming regular meeting items and review committee appointments. The session includes presentations regarding the Thompson Divide withdrawal and the Climate and Code Project implementation.

• Thompson Divide Withdrawal Comment presentation
• Review of BoCC Chair, Vice-Chair, and Committee Appointments
• Discussion of potential employee housing development negotiations
• Legal advice regarding Growth Management Quota System Exemption for Large Lots
• Climate and Code Project Implementation Kick Off

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and BOCC will hold a joint special meeting to discuss the Climate and Code Project Implementation Kick Off. The agenda also includes a continued review of the RC Ownership LLC - Redstone Castle application.

• Climate and Code Project Implementation Kick Off
• RC Ownership LLC - Redstone Castle: First Amendment to the Redstone Castle Village Lodge Preservation Master Plan
• RC Ownership LLC - Redstone Castle: Growth Management Exemption for on-site Employee Dwelling Units
• RC Ownership LLC - Redstone Castle: Land Use Code Text Amendments and Subdivision Exemption

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board of Trustees is reviewing the draft 2024 Filoha Meadows Management Plan Update and improvements for Penny Hot Springs trail access and parking. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss potential real property acquisitions in the Snowmass Creek area and Crystal River Valley.

• Draft 2024 Filoha Meadows Management Plan Update
• Penny Hot Springs Trail Access and Parking Improvements
• Discussion of property interest in Snowmass Creek area
• Discussion of property located in the Crystal River Valley

Planning & Zoning Commission

The scheduled meeting for January 2, 2024, has been canceled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision for this date.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for January 2, 2024, has been canceled.