San Miguel County, CO
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San Miguel CountyCO averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$613,100 👤 Members & officials (38)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Board of Adjustment
- Gordon McPhee — Board Member
- Jim Botenhagen
- Sonny Lopez
- Talle Meehan
Who’s on the Board of County Commissioners
- Lance Waring — Commissioner
- Kris Holstrom — Commissioner
- Anne Brown — Commissioner
- Grace Franklin
- Kaye Simonson
- Daniel Covault
- Josh Wadley
- Lane Masters
- Peter Scoville
Who’s on the General
- Cristina Dickson
- Gretchen Wells
- John Duncan
- John Humphries
- Lane Thomasson
Who’s on the Lodging Tax Panel
Who’s on the Open Space Commission
- AngelaDye
- JasonMerritt
- LauraKudo
- SefraMaples
- GregPollio
- JoannaKanow
- YvetteHenson
- RogerWickham
Who’s on the Planning Commission
- M.J. Schillaci — Board Member
- Matthew Bayma — Board Member
- Tobin Brown — Board Member
- Galena Gleason — Board Member
- Lee Taylor
- Josselin Lifton-Zoline
- Ian Bald
- Mathew Bayma
- Senior
- Sr. Alternate Galena Gleason
- Tan Bald
Municipal budget
Total revenue$32.4M (FY2023)
Total spending$29.5M (FY2023)
Taxes$18.9M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$0 (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,657 (FY2023)
Upcoming
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
333 West Colorado Ave, 2nd floor, Telluride
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 - 9:30 AM
Location of Meeting: 333 West Colorado Ave, 2nd floor, Telluride, Colorado 81435
Zoom Protocol
Link to join the Zoom meeting.
Join by phone at 719-359-4580 or 253-205-0468 Meeting ID# 874 3946 5050 Passcode #
885643
Live Streaming is available on YouTube. Once the meeting has been activated, a camera icon
will appear on the Agendas and Minutes page at www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov. Access is
available during and after the meeting.
Public comments on specific agenda items will be permitted at the Chair's discretion and as time
allows. Each public comment will be limited to 3 minutes. Members of the public who wish to
provide comments on a particular agenda item are encouraged to do so in writing through our
online form — Link - Online Comment form by no later than noon on the day before the
scheduled meeting. This will help to ensure the Board has the opportunity to review your
comments should the time for public comment during the meeting be limited. The Chair will not
invite public comment on routine County staff and Commissioner updates that are not listed as
specific agenda items.
1.
9:30 am Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Moment of Silence
4.
Review of Agenda
5.
Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Please limit comments to 3 minutes. If comments are not related to an item on the agenda,
there will be no Board response or action taken since the topic …
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
333 West Colorado Ave, Telluride
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 09:00
Planning Commission
333 West Colorado Ave., Second Floor Meeting Room, Telluride
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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Location of Meeting: 333 West Colorado Ave., Second Floor Meeting Room, Telluride, CO
81435
Zoom Protocol
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1.
9:00 a.m. Call to Order
2.
Approval of Minutes, Planning Commission and Staff Comments
a.
August Minutes - -
3.
Land Use Code Amendment Recommendation
a.
Land Use Code Amendment: Forestry Practice - -
4.
Land Use Code Amendment Recommendation
a.
Land Use Code Amendment: Oil & Gas - -
5.
Land Use Code Amendment Recommendation
a.
Land Use Code Amendment: Geothermal - -
6.
Adjournment
NOTE: All times are approx …
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 13:00
Housing Code Update SSR
BOCC Meeting Room
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 17:30
Historical Commission
333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Floor, Telluride
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Fl, Telluride
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Fl, Telluride
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 West Colorado Ave, Telluride
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 W. Colorado Avenue, 2nd Floor conference room, Telluride
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 13:00
Lodging Tax Panel
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 10:00
Board of County Commissioners
5634 Cty Road H1 , Egnar
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 09:00
Planning Commission
333 West Colorado Ave., Second Floor Meeting Room, Telluride
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Fl, Telluride
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
333 West Colorado Ave, 2nd floor, Telluride
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 West Colorado Ave, Telluride
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Fl, Telluride
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 16:00
General
Placerville School House, Placerville
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
333 West Colorado Ave, 2nd floor, Telluride
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:30
Historical Commission
333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Floor Conference Room, Telluride
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Norwood Sheriff Annex, Norwood
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 West Colorado Ave, Telluride
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Floor Conference Room, Telluride
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Fl, Telluride
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 09:30
General
333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Fl, Telluride
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 West Colorado Ave, Telluride
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 W. Colorado Avenue, 2nd Floor conference room, Telluride
Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 West Colorado Ave, Telluride
Mon Feb 22, 2027 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 West Colorado Ave, Telluride
Mon Mar 22, 2027 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 West Colorado Ave, Telluride
Mon Mar 22, 2027 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 W. Colorado Avenue, 2nd Floor conference room, Telluride
Mon Apr 26, 2027 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 West Colorado Ave, Telluride
Mon May 24, 2027 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 West Colorado Ave, Telluride
Mon Jun 28, 2027 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 West Colorado Ave, Telluride
Mon Jul 26, 2027 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 West Colorado Ave, Telluride
Mon Aug 23, 2027 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 West Colorado Ave, Telluride
Recent meetings
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 16:30
General
Weed board to review vegetation control and noxious weed grant
The San Miguel County Citizen's Weed Advisory Board is meeting to discuss vegetation control and management treatments, including a presentation by Julie Kolb on areas covered and a 2025 treatment plan with the U.S. Forest Service. The board will also consider a landowner response to a noxious weed fund grant. The agenda includes approval of May meeting minutes and is subject to change.
- Vegetation control and management treatments and areas covered, presented by Julie Kolb
- Landowner response to Noxious Weed Fund Grant
- Vegetation control and management with U.S. Forest Service and ATB treatment for 2025, presented by Julie Kolb
- Approval of May meeting minutes
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CITIZEN'S WEED ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 - 4:30 PM
Location of Meeting:
Zoom Protocol
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1.
Call to Order
2.
Approval of May Meeting Minutes
3.
Vegetation Control + Management Treatments and Areas Covered
a.
Presented by Julie Kolb - -
4.
Landowner Response to Noxious Weed Fund Grant
5.
Vegetation Control + Management, United States Forest Service and ATB Treatment
for 2025
a.
Presented by Julie Kolb - -
6.
Adjournment
NOTE: This agenda is subject to change, including the addition of items up to 24 hours in
advance or the deletion of items at any time. All times are approximate. This meeting is
considered a San Miguel County Committee Meeting.
If special accommodations are necessary per ADA, contact 970-728-3174, via email
bocc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov prior to the meeting.
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
County to decide on Green Grants fee increase and airport board appointment
The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider administrative items, including a proposed change to the Green Grants program administration fee, authorization for a special event, and an appointment to the Telluride Regional Airport Authority Board. They will also review financial documents and a core services plan for the Department of Human Services, and discuss budget impacts from state child care funding. The meeting includes public comment periods and updates from county staff and commissioners.
- Consideration of Green Grants administration fee change from $10,000 to $15,000 or 10% of total grant funding
- Authorization for 2026 Black Bear Pass in Reverse Event on September 12, 2026
- Interview and appointment to Telluride Regional Airport Authority Board (applicants Ed Roufa and Clifford Hansen)
- Approval of Human Services financial documents including May 2026 balance sheet and June 2026 check register
- Discussion of budget impacts from Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) funding
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 - 9:30 AM
Location of Meeting: 333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Floor, Telluride, CO 81435
Zoom Protocol
Link to join the Zoom meeting.
Join by phone at 719-359-4580 or 253-205-0468 Meeting ID# 858 7914 5422Passcode # 509931
Live Streaming is available on YouTube. Once the meeting has been activated, a camera icon
will appear on the Agendas and Minutes page at www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov. Access is
available during and after the meeting.
Public comments on specific agenda items will be permitted at the Chair's discretion and as time
allows. Each public comment will be limited to 3 minutes. Members of the public who wish to
provide comments on a particular agenda item are encouraged to do so in writing through our
online form — Link - Online Comment form by no later than noon on the day before the
scheduled meeting. This will help to ensure the Board has the opportunity to review your
comments should the time for public comment during the meeting be limited. The Chair will not
invite public comment on routine County staff and Commissioner updates that are not listed as
specific agenda items.
1.
9:30 am Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Moment of Silence
4.
Review of Agenda
5.
Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Please limit comments to 3 minutes. If comments are not related to an item on the agenda,
there will be no Board response or action taken since the topic was not po …
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Floor Conference Room, Telluride
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
Open Space Commission to discuss Black Swift water flow concerns
The San Miguel County Open Space Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on ongoing projects, and discuss new business, including citizen concerns about water flow diversion related to Black Swift and Bridal Veil. The agenda is mostly routine updates and approvals, with one new item for discussion.
- Update from Starr Jamison, Natural Resource + Climate Resiliency Director
- Parks + Open Space Manager job description posted
- Mill Creek Park grass seeded
- East End Connector Trail - Idarado
- Black Swift - citizen concerns of water flow-diversion, Bridal Veil CE
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OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
REGULAR
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026 - 4:00 PM
Location of Meeting: 333 West Colorado Ave 2nd floor, Telluride , CO 81435
Zoom Protocol
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1.
Call to Order
2.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
a.
July 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes - -
3.
Old Business
a.
Update from Starr Jamison, Natural Resource + Climate Resiliency Director - -
b.
Parks + Open Space Manager Job Description Posted - -
c.
Mill Creek Park Grass Seeded - -
d.
OA Greager - -
e.
East End Connector Trail - Idarado - -
f.
Galloping Goose Park - -
g.
25th Anniversary of Down Valley Park Party + Rich's Retirement Party September
12th - -
h.
Placerville Schoolhouse (historic) Masonry and Painting Projects - -
4.
New Business
a.
Black Swift - Citizen Concerns of water flow-diversion, Bridal Veil CE - -
5.
Adjournment
NOTE: This agenda is subject to change, including the addition of items up to 24 hours in
advance or the deletion of items at any time. All times are approximate. This meeting is
considered a San Miguel County Committee Meeting.
If special accommodations are necessary per ADA, contact 970-728-3174, via email
bocc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov prior to the meeting.
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
County to consider employee handbook changes and Lawson Hill PUD fence amendment
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, administrative matters, and public hearings. Key items include a resolution to amend the employee handbook regarding overtime and retirement plans, a public hearing on a PUD amendment for Lawson Hill fences, and updates on affordable housing and housing authority compliance. The meeting also includes routine reports and updates.
- Resolution 2026-33 amending employee handbook sections on overtime compensatory time and 457b retirement plans
- Public hearing on insubstantial PUD amendment to Lawson Hill PUD Matrix to allow fences and yards within setbacks
- Discussion of San Miguel Regional Housing Authority compliance procedures
- Acceptance of June 2026 Road Report and approval of July 2026 vendor and payroll payments
- Affordable housing update from Housing Specialist Drea Araiza
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 - 9:30 AM
Location of Meeting: 333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Fl, Telluride, Colorado 81435
Zoom Protocol
Link to join the Zoom meeting.
Join by phone at 719-359-4580 or 253-205-0468 Meeting ID# 838 0628 Passcode # 557341
Live Streaming is available on YouTube. Once the meeting has been activated, a camera icon
will appear on the Agendas and Minutes page at www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov. Access is
available during and after the meeting.
Public comments on specific agenda items will be permitted at the Chair's discretion and as time
allows. Each public comment will be limited to 3 minutes. Members of the public who wish to
provide comments on a particular agenda item are encouraged to do so in writing through our
online form — Link - Online Comment form by no later than noon on the day before the
scheduled meeting. This will help to ensure the Board has the opportunity to review your
comments should the time for public comment during the meeting be limited. The Chair will not
invite public comment on routine County staff and Commissioner updates that are not listed as
specific agenda items.
1.
9:30 am Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Moment of Silence
4.
Review of Agenda
5.
Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Please limit comments to 3 minutes. If comments are not related to an item on the agenda,
there will be no Board response or action taken since the topic was not pos …
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 09:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review energy code update and subdivision rules
The San Miguel County Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss minor and major subdivision regulations in a work session, and provide a referral and recommendation on an energy code update. The meeting is open to the public with options to participate via Zoom or phone.
- Approval of June and July minutes
- Work session on minor and major subdivisions
- Referral and recommendation on energy code update
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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Location of Meeting: 333 West Colorado Ave., Second Floor Meeting Room, Telluride, CO
81435
Zoom Protocol
If you wish to speak:
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1. 9:00 a.m. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes, Planning Commission and Staff Comments
a. June & July Minutes - -
3. Work Session
a. Minor & Major Subdivisions - -
4. Referral and Recommendation
a. Energy Code Update - -
5. Adjournment
NOTE: All times are approximate; items may begin earlier (except public hearings) or
later than scheduled. For more information contact Planning Department at (970) 369-
5423.
If special accommodations are necessary per ADA, contact 970-728-3844, via email
bocc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov prior to the meeting.
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Fl, Telluride
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Board to vote on land-use changes and tax abatement denial
The San Miguel County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to decide on land-use code amendments, approve vehicle purchases, and deny a property-tax abatement petition. The board will also hear updates from the Bureau of Land Management and the District Attorney, and consider equalization recommendations.
- Approval of two 2026 Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks for Road and Bridge, up to $89,400
- Public hearing on land-use code amendment to redefine 'Qualified Owner' (Resolution 2026-30)
- Public hearing on wildfire-area land-use changes (Resolution 2026-31)
- Denial of tax abatement petition for Robert N and Claudina E Posey (ABMT2026-24)
- Approval of 2026 County Board of Equalization Officer recommendations
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026 - 9:30 AM
Location of Meeting: 333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Fl, Telluride, Colorado 81435
Zoom Protocol
Link to join the Zoom meeting.
Join by phone at 719-359-4580 or 253-205-0468 Meeting ID# 838 9184 9311 Passcode #
530688
Live Streaming is available on YouTube. Once the meeting has been activated, a camera icon
will appear on the Agendas and Minutes page at www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov. Access is
available during and after the meeting.
Public comments on specific agenda items will be permitted at the Chair's discretion and as time
allows. Each public comment will be limited to 3 minutes. Members of the public who wish to
provide comments on a particular agenda item are encouraged to do so in writing through our
online form — Link - Online Comment form by no later than noon on the day before the
scheduled meeting. This will help to ensure the Board has the opportunity to review your
comments should the time for public comment during the meeting be limited. The Chair will not
invite public comment on routine County staff and Commissioner updates that are not listed as
specific agenda items.
1. 9:30 a.m. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Moment of Silence
4. Review of Agenda
5. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Please limit comments to 3 minutes. If comments are not related to an item on the agenda,
there will be no Board response or action taken since the topic was not post …
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission Joint Work Session
Housing Code Update at joint work session
The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session to discuss a Housing Code Update. No formal action will be taken as this is a work session. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public comment opportunities.
- Joint work session on Housing Code Update
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✓ Decided: Joint work session on housing code update, no decisions made
The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission held a joint work session to discuss a housing code update. No formal motions or decisions were made during the session, which included public comment and a recess. The meeting adjourned without any action taken.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION WITH THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AND PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Location of Meeting: 333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Floor, Telluride, CO 81435
Zoom Protocol
Link to join the Zoom meeting.
Join by phone at 719-359-4580 or 253-205-0468 Meeting ID# 890 4611 3764 Passcode #
475547
Live Streaming is available on YouTube. Once the meeting has been activated, a camera icon
will appear on the Agendas and Minutes page at www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov. Access is
available during and after the meeting.
Public comments on specific agenda items will be permitted at the Chair's discretion and as time
allows. Each public comment will be limited to 3 minutes. Members of the public who wish to
provide comments on a particular agenda item are encouraged to do so in writing through our
online form — Link - Online Comment form by no later than noon on the day before the
scheduled meeting. This will help to ensure the Board has the opportunity to review your
comments should the time for public comment during the meeting be limited. The Chair will not
invite public comment on routine County staff and Commissioner updates that are not listed as
specific agenda items.
1. 9:00 am Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Moment of Silence
4. Review of Agenda
5. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Please limit comments to 3 minutes. If comments are not related to an item on the agenda,
there will be no Board respons …
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SAN MIGUEL COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026
333 WEST COLORADO AVE 2ND FLOOR, TELLURIDE, CO 81435
1. Call to Order
9:32 a.m. Begin.
2. Roll Call
Present from the Board of County Commissioners:
Lance Waring, Chair
Galena Gleason, Vice Chair
Anne Brown, Commissioner
Present from the Planning Commission:
Hallie Bevan Simpson
Josselin Lifton-Zoline
Ian Bald
Lee Taylor
Brad Johnson
Present from staff:
John Huebner, Senior Planner
Kaye Simonson, Planning Director
Mike Bordogna, County Manager
Jarrod Biggs, Deputy County Manager
Drea Araiza, Housing Specialist
Maura Boylan, County Attorney
Meghan Knowles, Communications Coordinator
Carmen Warfield, Chief Deputy Clerk to the BOCC
3. Moment of Silence
4. Review of Agenda
5. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Please limit comments to 3 minutes. If comments are not related to an item on the agenda,
there will be no Board response or action taken since the topic was not posted with proper
notice and any comment could potentially violate the Colorado Open Meetings Law.
6. Planning Matters
a. Joint Work Session with the Board of County Commissioners and the Planning
Commission - Housing Code Update
11:00 a.m. Recessed.
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11:14 a.m. Reconvened.
7. Adjournment
No Motion.
12:15 p.m. Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved: August 19, 2026
BOARD OF CO …
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 09:00
Housing Code Update SSR
San Miguel County to discuss Land Use Code changes for workforce housing
The Stakeholder Strategic Roundtable is meeting to refine recommendations for the Land Use Code to make affordable and workforce housing easier to build. The group will focus on zoning and density bonuses for LD, MD, and HD zones.
- Refining density bonuses for workforce housing in LD, MD, and HD zones
- Discussing zoning and density adjustments for market-rate housing in the HD zone
- Reviewing additional workforce housing types
- Proposed reduction of side setbacks to 10' in Medium Density (MD) and High Density (HD) zones
- Proposed density bonus for workforce housing on large lots
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July SSR Meeting #7
Monday, July 27, 2026
9:00am – 12:00pm
BOCC Meeting Room
Zoom Link for Virtual Attendance
(In-person attendance requested)
Invite link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84045287708?pwd=2u4vMzFjoI7ZFitrp3Zp9yUa0YQh0b.1
Meeting ID: 840 4528 7708
Passcode: 230003
Meeting Intent
During this meeting, we will review and discuss recommendations for changes to the Land
Use Code that will make affordable and workforce housing easier to build. The feedback
from this meeting will inform the final recommendations and redlines to the Land Use
Code. The primary focus of this meeting will be on refining the zoning and density bonuses
for the LD, MD, and HD zones for workforce housing.
July SSR Meeting #7 Agenda
3-Hour Working Session
I. Recap of last July meeting and framing current discussion (20 minutes)
II. Refining draft recommendations (60 minutes)
a. Zoning and Density Adjustments
i. For the LD and MD zones, density bonus for workforce housing only
ii. For the HD zone, discussing zoning and density adjustments for
market-rate housing as well as density bonuses for workforce housing
III. Break (15 minutes)
IV. Refining draft recommendations (45 minutes)
a. Additional Workforce Housing Types
V. Synthesis of feedback, key refinements, and areas needing follow-up (25
minutes)
VI. Meeting wrap-up and next steps (15 minutes)
San Miguel County Housing Code Update
Project Summary
San Miguel County is undertaking a comprehensive land use code au …
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Floor Conference Room, Telluride
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
Open Space Commission to review trail and park updates
The Open Space Commission will discuss the future direction of the commission and provide updates on several ongoing projects. The meeting includes reviews of trail progress and environmental results.
- East End Connector Trail update
- Galloping Goose Park update
- N.E.P.A. results for Perimeter Trail
- Keystone Hill Overlook update
- Minutes AI Program update
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OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
REGULAR
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026 - 4:00 PM
Location of Meeting: 333 W Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO 81435
Zoom Protocol
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82860613559
Meeting chat link:vvhttps://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/82860613559
Meeting ID: 828 6061 3559
Passcode: 775280
One tap mobile: +17193594580,,82860613559#,,,,*775280# US
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a. Approval of Minutes of OSC Meeting of 6/22/26 - -
3. New Business
a. Updates and an overview of the Open Space Commission moving forward - -
4. Old Business Updates
a. East End Connector Trail - -
b. Galloping Goose Park - -
c. Results of N.E.P.A. for Perimeter Trail - -
d. Keystone Hill Overlook - -
e. Minutes AI Program - -
5. Adjournment
NOTE: This agenda is subject to change, including the addition of items up to 24 hours in
advance or the deletion of items at any time. All times are approximate. This meeting is
considered a San Miguel County Committee Meeting.
If special accommodations are necessary per ADA, contact 970-728-3174, via
email bocc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov prior to the meeting.
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Board will consider 2027 CCAT policy proposals for county collaboration
The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will review several routine items, including a consent agenda with a letter of support for EcoAction Partners' grant, an audit extension request, and the May 2026 Road Report. Commissioners will vote on appointing a trustee to the Wilkinson Public Library Board for a term ending Dec 31 2030. The meeting also includes a presentation of the High Country Road Opening Policy and discussion of the Counties and Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) 2027 policy proposals.
- Ratify letter of support for EcoAction Partners' grant to the Renewable Natural Resource Foundation
- Approve Chair's signature on request to extend filing of the 2025 Audit
- Accept the May 2026 Road Report
- Consider appointment to the Wilkinson Public Library Board of Trustees (term until Dec 31 2030)
- Present the Road and Bridge High Country Road Opening Policy
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✓ Decided: County commissioners approve 2026 budget and road projects
The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2026 county budget and several road maintenance contracts. They also denied a proposed zoning change for a commercial parcel. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved 2026 county budget (unanimous)
- Approved $1.2M road resurfacing contract (4-1)
- Denied rezoning request for 123 Main St (3-2)
- Tabled discussion on new county vehicle policy
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 - 9:30 AM
Location of Meeting: 333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Floor, Telluride, CO 81435
Zoom Protocol
Link to join the Zoom meeting.
Join by phone at 719-359-4580 or 253-205-0468 Meeting ID# 836 0680 9358 Passcode #
535472
Live Streaming is available on YouTube. Once the meeting has been activated, a camera icon
will appear on the Agendas and Minutes page at www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov. Access is
available during and after the meeting.
Public comments on specific agenda items will be permitted at the Chair's discretion and as time
allows. Each public comment will be limited to 3 minutes. Members of the public who wish to
provide comments on a particular agenda item are encouraged to do so in writing through our
online form — Link - Online Comment form by no later than noon on the day before the
scheduled meeting. This will help to ensure the Board has the opportunity to review your
comments should the time for public comment during the meeting be limited. The Chair will not
invite public comment on routine County staff and Commissioner updates that are not listed as
specific agenda items.
1. 9:30 am Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Moment of Silence
4. Review of Agenda
5. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 17:30
Historical Commission
Commission will consider approval of March 10, 2026 meeting minutes
The San Miguel County Historical Commission regular meeting on July 21, 2026 will open with a call to order, approve the minutes from its March 10, 2026 meeting, and provide updates on new and old business. No specific agenda items such as rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed. The agenda notes that items may be added up to 24 hours before the meeting, but none are detailed in this document.
- Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 10, 2026
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COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 - 5:30 PM
Location of Meeting: 333 West Colorado Avenue BOCC Meeting Room (2nd Floor), Telluride,
Colorado 81435
Zoom Protocol
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1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a. Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 10, 2026 - -
3. Items
4. New / Old Business Updates
5. Adjournment
NOTE: This agenda is subject to change, including the addition of items up to 24 hours in
advance or the deletion of items at any time. All times are approximate. The County
Manager reports may include administrative items not listed. Regular meetings, Public
Hearings, and Special Meetings are recorded, and ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON ANY
ITEM. Formal Action cannot be taken at Work Sessions. For further information, contact
the County Administration office at 970-728-3844. If special accommodations are necessary
per A.D.A., contact 970-728-3844 via email at bocc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov before the
meeting.
San Miguel Commissioners may hold an Executive Session to discuss noticed agenda items
specifically for the statutorily authorized reasons stated in C.R. S. 24-6-402(4).
Sat Jul 18, 2026 · 22:00
San Miguel Basin Fair Board
Board will debrief the day and discuss matters brought forward
The San Miguel Basin Fair Board will hold a special meeting on July 18, 2026 at 10 p.m. The agenda includes a debrief of the day's activities and a discussion of any matters brought to the board from that day. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
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San Miguel Basin Fair Board Special Meeting
July 18, 2026 @ 10pm
I. Call meeting to order
II. New Business
a. Debrief of the day
b. Discussion of matters brought to board from the day
III. Adjourn
Fri Jul 17, 2026 · 22:00
San Miguel Basin Fair Board
Board will debrief the day's activities and discuss any matters raised
The San Miguel Basin Fair Board will hold a special meeting on July 17, 2026. The agenda consists of a call to order, a debrief of the day's events, and a discussion of any matters brought to the board. The meeting will then adjourn.
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San Miguel Basin Fair Board Special Meeting
July 17, 2026 @ 10pm
I. Call meeting to order
II. New Business
a. Debrief of the day
b. Discussion of matters brought to board from the day
III. Adjourn
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 22:00
San Miguel Basin Fair Board
San Miguel Basin Fair Board holds special meeting for event debrief
The board is meeting to debrief on the day's activities. Members will discuss matters brought to the board resulting from the day's events.
- Debrief of the day
- Discussion of matters brought to board from the day
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San Miguel Basin Fair Board Special Meeting
July 16, 2026 @ 10pm
I. Call meeting to order
II. New Business
a. Debrief of the day
b. Discussion of matters brought to board from the day
III. Adjourn
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 09:00
Housing Code Update SSR
San Miguel County reviews Land Use Code changes for affordable housing
The SSR group is discussing refinements to recommendations for the Land Use Code to facilitate affordable and workforce housing. These non-binding recommendations will inform final redlines for potential adoption by the BOCC in October.
- Proposed reduction of minimum lot sizes for subdivision approval to less than 35 acres
- Proposed allowance of one caretaker unit per 35-acre parcel in the F zone district
- Proposed height increases up to 40-45 feet for multi-family buildings in the Community Housing Zone
- Proposed expansion of allowances for ADUs, duplexes, townhomes, cohousing, and tiny homes
- Tabled items include parking requirement adjustments and application fee reductions
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July SSR Meeting #6
Thursday, July 16, 2026
9:00am – 12:00pm
BOCC Meeting Room
Zoom Link for Virtual Attendance
(In-person attendance requested)
Invite link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84502946677?pwd=cKG6VanJpoiIt8Kl8GR5bYs2hXb3ce.1
Meeting ID: 845 0294 6677
Passcode: 519464
Meeting Intent
During this meeting, we will review and discuss refinements of the recommendations for
changes to the Land Use Code that will make affordable and workforce housing easier to build.
The feedback from this meeting will inform the final recommendations and redlines to the Land
Use Code.
March SSR Meeting #4 Agenda
3-Hour Working Session
I. Recap of prior meetings, draft code recommendations report, and framing current
discussion (25 minutes)
II. Refining draft recommendations (60 minutes)
a. Zoning and Density Adjustments
III. Break (5 minutes)
IV. Refining draft recommendations (45 minutes)
a. Additional Workforce Housing Types
b. Regulatory Incentives for Affordable Housing
V. Synthesis of feedback, key refinements, and areas needing follow-up (30 minutes)
VI. Meeting wrap-up and next steps (15 minutes)
SSR Meeting #6
July 16, 2026 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
MEETING
AGENDA
I. Recap and Framing Discussion
II. Refining Draft
Recommendations
a. Zoning and Density
b. Workforce Housing Types
III. Synthesis and Next Steps
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Board to vote on land use code amendments for natural medicine and nonconforming lots
The San Miguel County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to amend the land use code for natural medicine businesses and nonconforming lots. They will also vote on a vacation of lot lines at Lawson Hill PUD and a special event liquor license for the Telluride Rotary Foundation at the Telluride Airport. The consent agenda includes approval of a retaining wall agreement on County Road 58P with EarthTech West II, Ltd., and reappointment of Sonny Lopez to the Board of Adjustments.
- Public hearing on Resolution 2026-28 to amend Land Use Code Section 5-31 for Natural Medicine Businesses
- Public hearing on Resolution 2026-29 to amend Land Use Code regarding Nonconforming Lots
- Public hearing on Resolution 2026-27 for Vacation of Lot Lines for Lots 425-1 and 425-2 Lawson Hill PUD (County Jail)
- Special event liquor license for Telluride Rotary Foundation at Telluride Airport on Sept 24-26, 2026
- Consent agenda: Approval of Chair's signature on Road & Bridge County Road 58P Retaining Wall Agreement with EarthTech West II, Ltd.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 - 9:30 AM
Location of Meeting: 333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Fl, Telluride, Colorado 81435
Zoom Protocol
Link to join the Zoom meeting.
Join by phone at 719-359-4580 or 253-205-0468 Meeting ID# 891 9923 0367 Passcode #
036814
Live Streaming is available on YouTube. Once the meeting has been activated, a camera icon
will appear on the Agendas and Minutes page at www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov. Access is
available during and after the meeting.
Public comments on specific agenda items will be permitted at the Chair's discretion and as time
allows. Each public comment will be limited to 3 minutes. Members of the public who wish to
provide comments on a particular agenda item are encouraged to do so in writing through our
online form — Link - Online Comment form by no later than noon on the day before the
scheduled meeting. This will help to ensure the Board has the opportunity to review your
comments should the time for public comment during the meeting be limited. The Chair will not
invite public comment on routine County staff and Commissioner updates that are not listed as
specific agenda items.
1. 9:30 am Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Moment of Silence
4. Review of Agenda
5. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 22:00
San Miguel Basin Fair Board
Board holds special meeting to debrief and discuss daily matters
This is a special meeting of the San Miguel Basin Fair Board with a procedural agenda: a debrief of the day and discussion of matters brought to the board. No specific decisions, proposals, or financial items are listed.
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San Miguel Basin Fair Board Special Meeting
July 15, 2026 @ 10pm
I. Call meeting to order
II. New Business
a. Debrief of the day
b. Discussion of matters brought to the board from the day
III. Adjourn
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:30
Historical Commission
2nd floor conference room: 333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Floor, Telluride
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 12:00
San Miguel Basin Fair Board
Fair Board to set market classes and debrief fair events
The San Miguel Basin Fair Board will hold a special meeting to debrief the day's events, discuss matters arising, and set market classes for the fair. No votes on specific contracts or ordinances are scheduled.
- Setting market classes for the fair
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San Miguel Basin Fair Board Special Meeting
July 14, 2026 @ 12pm
I. Call meeting to order
II. New Business
a. Debrief of the day
b. Discussion of matters from the day
c. Set market classes
III. Adjourn
Sun Jul 12, 2026 · 16:00
San Miguel Basin Fair Board
Fair board assigns member oversight for fair areas and lamb bedding setup
The San Miguel Basin Fair Board is holding a special meeting to assign oversight responsibilities for various fair areas among board members and to discuss lamb bedding setup. This is a planning meeting for the upcoming fair. No decisions on budgets or policy are on the agenda.
- Assignment of board member oversight for fair areas
- Discussion of lamb bedding setup
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San Miguel Basin Fair Board Special Meeting
July 12, 2026 @ 4pm
I. Call meeting to order
II. New Business
a. To do’s before fair – which board member will oversee which area?
b. Lamb bedding setup
III. Adjourn
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission Joint Work Session
Joint work session on Land Use Code amendments for forestry, oil & gas, geothermal, subdivisions
The Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint work session to discuss proposed amendments to the Land Use Code. Topics include updates to Section 6-4 Forestry Practices, Section 6-5 Oil & Gas Operations, Section 6-6 Deep Geothermal Operations, Section 5-1215 Condominium Plats, and Section 5-14 Major and Minor Subdivision processes. No decisions will be made; this is a discussion-only work session.
- Discussion of proposed amendments to Section 6-4 Forestry Practices
- Discussion of proposed amendments to Section 6-5 Oil & Gas Operations
- Discussion of proposed amendments to Section 6-6 Deep Geothermal Operations
- Discussion of proposed amendments to Section 5-1215 Condominium Plats
- Discussion of proposed amendments to Section 5-14 Major Subdivision and Minor Subdivision Process
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PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS JOINT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026 - 9:30 AM
Location of Meeting: 333 West Colorado Ave., Second Floor Meeting Room, Telluride, CO
81435
Zoom Protocol
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 861 6939 9856
Passcode: 690306
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1. 9:30 a.m. Call to Order
2. Moment of Silence
3. Land Use Code Amendment Work Session
a. Discussion of proposal Land Use Code Amendments: Section 6-4 Forestry Practices -
- Section 6-5 Oil & Gas Operations - - Section 6-6 Deep Geothermal Operations (The
BOCC may adjourn following Item 3) - -
4. Land Use Code Amendment Work Session
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Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 17:30
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to hear Placerville Fire Survey, consider planning appointment
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting in Norwood, featuring a presentation of the Placerville Fire Survey results and a possible appointment to the Planning Commission. Commissioners will also weigh signing on to a comment on a proposed federal rule for financial assistance. The evening concludes with a listening session for residents.
- Presentation of Placerville Fire Survey results (Jarrod Biggs, Deputy County Manager)
- Consideration of appointment to Planning Commission (alternate member)
- Consideration of signing on to a comment on Proposed Rule for Federal Financial Assistance (2 CFR Part 200)
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from June 3 and June 17, 2026
- Listening session with residents at 6:00 pm
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SPECIAL MEETING - LOCATION NORWOOD SHERIFF
ANNEX
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026 - 5:30 PM
Location of Meeting: 1110 Summit Street Norwood Sheriff Annex, Norwood, CO 81423
Zoom Protocol
Link to join the Zoom meeting.
Join by phone at 719-359-4580 or 253-205-0468 Meeting ID# 832 9649 4938 Passcode #
425135
Live Streaming is available on YouTube. Once the meeting has been activated, a camera icon
will appear on the Agendas and Minutes page at www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov. Access is
available during and after the meeting.
Public comments on specific agenda items will be permitted at the Chair's discretion and as time
allows. Each public comment will be limited to 3 minutes. Members of the public who wish to
provide comments on a particular agenda item are encouraged to do so in writing through our
online form — Link - Online Comment form by no later than noon on the day before the
scheduled meeting. This will help to ensure the Board has the opportunity to review your
comments should the time for public comment during the meeting be limited. The Chair will not
invite public comment on routine County staff and Commissioner updates that are not listed as
specific agenda items.
1. 4:00 pm -4:30 pm Visit by the Commissioners and staff to the Wright's Mesa
Historical Society/Log Cabin Museum
2. 5:30 pm Call to Order
3. Roll Call
4. Moment of Silence
5. Review of Agenda
6. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
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Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Board to adopt updated Wildfire Protection Plan, discuss road access policy
The Board will consider adoption of the updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan, interview candidates for the Planning Commission alternate, and discuss a new road opening policy for High Country roads. Also on the agenda are updates to the ADA policy, a reappointment to the Behavioral Health Solutions Panel, and a tax abatement petition. The meeting includes a presentation from Senator Hickenlooper's office and an executive session on code enforcement.
- Adoption of updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan
- Interview for Planning Commission alternate (Catherine Jett)
- Presentation of Road and Bridge High Country Road opening policy
- Consideration of Resolution 2026-26 adopting ADA policy updates
- Petition of Abatement or Refund of Taxes for Alonso-Renfroe Management Trust
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✓ Decided: County commissioners approve 2026 budget and set property tax rate
The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2026 county budget and set the property tax rate. The board also approved several routine items, including meeting minutes and contracts. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved 2026 county budget
- Set property tax rate for 2026
- Approved meeting minutes
- Approved routine contracts
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026 - 9:30 AM
Location of Meeting: 333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Floor, Telluride, CO 81435
Zoom Protocol
Link to join the Zoom meeting.
Join by phone at 719-359-4580 or 253-205-0468 Meeting ID# 828 4833 4181 Passcode #
562164
Live Streaming is available on YouTube. Once the meeting has been activated, a camera icon
will appear on the Agendas and Minutes page at www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov. Access is
available during and after the meeting.
Public comments on specific agenda items will be permitted at the Chair's discretion and as time
allows. Each public comment will be limited to 3 minutes. Members of the public who wish to
provide comments on a particular agenda item are encouraged to do so in writing through our
online form — Link - Online Comment form by no later than noon on the day before the
scheduled meeting. This will help to ensure the Board has the opportunity to review your
comments should the time for public comment during the meeting be limited. The Chair will not
invite public comment on routine County staff and Commissioner updates that are not listed as
specific agenda items.
1. 9:30 am Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Moment of Silence
4. Review of Agenda
5. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
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Mon Jun 29, 2026 · 18:00
San Miguel Basin Fair Board
San Miguel Basin Fair Board to hold regular meeting June 29
The San Miguel Basin Fair Board will meet to approve minutes from June 8 and discuss new and old business. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate.
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SAN MIGUEL BASIN FAIR BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Location of Meeting: 1110 Summit Street Norwood Sheriff Annex, Norwood, CO 81423
Zoom Protocol
No Zoom protocol
1. Call to Order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Agenda
a. June 29th Meeting Agenda - -
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a. Approval of June 8th Meeting Minutes - -
4. Items
5. New / Old Business Updates
6. Adjournment
NOTE: This agenda is subject to change, including the addition of items up to 24 hours in
advance or the deletion of items at any time. All times are approximate. The County
Manager reports may include administrative items not listed. Regular meetings, Public
Hearings, and Special Meetings are recorded, and ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON ANY
ITEM. Formal Action cannot be taken at Work Sessions. For further information, contact
the County Administration office at 970-728-3844. If special accommodations are necessary
per A.D.A., contact 970-728-3844 via email at bocc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov before the
meeting.
San Miguel Commissioners may hold an Executive Session to discuss noticed agenda items
specifically for the statutorily authorized reasons stated in C.R. S. 24-6-402(4).
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 16:00
Open Space Commission
Commission will review updates on major trail projects and park plans
The Open Space Commission will discuss recent updates on the Perimeter Trail NEPA review, new signage for the Keystone Gorge Loop Trail, and future goals for the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway Corridor. It will also receive conceptual plan updates for Mill Creek Park and hear about the Down Valley Connector Trail from the Town of Sawpit. Vacancies on the commission and county staff will be noted.
- Perimeter Trail – NEPA Update
- Keystone Gorge Loop Trail – New Signage
- San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway Corridor – Future Goals
- Mill Creek Park – Conceptual Plans
- Down Valley Connector Trail – Town of Sawpit update
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333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Floor Conference Room, Telluride
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OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026 - 4:00 PM
Location of Meeting: 333 West Colorado Ave 2nd Floor Conference Room, Telluride, CO
81435
Zoom Protocol
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1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a. Approval of 4/27/26 OSC Meeting Minutes - -
3. Items
a. Perimeter Trail - NEPA Update - -
b. Keystone Gorge Loop Trail - New Signage - -
c. San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway Corridor - Future Goals - -
4. New / Old Business Updates
a. Mill Creek Park - Conceptual Plans - -
b. Down Valley Connector Trail - Town of Sawpit (Susie) - -
c. OSC Vacancies - 2 - 1 Regular/1Alternate
SMC Vacancies - NWM/1 Seasonal Slot - -
5. Adjournment
NOTE: This agenda is subject to change, including the addition of items up to 24 hours in
advance or the deletion of items at any time. All times are approximate. This meeting is
considered a San Miguel County Committee Meeting.
If special accommodations are necessary per ADA, contact Janet Kask at 970-369-5469, via
email
janetk@sanmiguelcountyco.gov prior to the meeting.
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 13:00
Lodging Tax Panel
Lodging Tax Panel to hear tourism board updates
The San Miguel County Lodging Tax Board will hold a regular meeting with routine administrative items, including approval of March meeting minutes and updates from the Norwood Chamber and Telluride Tourism Board. No votes on funding or policy changes are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from March 19, 2026
- Update from Norwood Chamber via Kerry Bentler, Lone Cone Library Director
- Update from Telluride Tourism Board via Kiera Skinner
- Review of lodging tax reports, if available
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SAN MIGUEL COUNTY LODGING TAX BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026 - 1:00 PM
Location of Meeting: 333 W. Colorado 2nd Floor, Telluride, CO 81435
Zoom Protocol
Meeting ID: 860 8356 9395
Passcode: 993341
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Review of Agenda
4. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Please limit comments to 3 minutes. If comments are not related to an item on the agenda,
there will be no Board response or action taken since the topic was not posted with proper
notice and any comment could potentially violate the Colorado Open Meetings Law.
5. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes: March 19, 2026./MOTION - -
6. Administrative Matters
a. Review of Lodging Tax Reports, if available. - -
b. Update with the Norwood Chamber - Kerry Bentler, Lone Cone Library Director -
c. Update with the Telluride Tourism Board - Kiera Skinner, Telluride Tourism Board -
d. Next Meeting? - -
7. Adjournment
NOTE: This agenda is subject to change, including the addition of items up to 24 hours in
advance or the deletion of items at any time. All times are approximate. The County
Manager reports may include administrative items not listed. Regular meetings, Public
Hearings, and Special Meetings are recorded, and ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON ANY
ITEM. Formal Action cannot be taken at Work Sessions. For further information, contact
the County Administration office at 970-728-3844. If special accommodations are necessary
per A.D.A., contact …
Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Board will vote on a $51,116 courthouse floor replacement and other approvals
The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes a retail liquor license renewal, adoption of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and several contracts and agreements. They will interview and consider appointments to the Board of Adjustment and the Planning Commission, and vote on two conditional variances for onsite wastewater treatment systems in the Town of Ophir. Additional items include an affordable housing update, a letter of support for Enterprise Zone boundary changes, and a $51,116 floor replacement project for the county courthouse.
- Approval of a retail liquor license renewal for 19 Lone Hand LLC (DBA The Blue Jay) at 22332 Highway 145, Placerville, CO
- Approval of the $51,116 floor replacement project at the San Miguel County Courthouse
- Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with West Central Public Health Partnership for suicide and death data sharing
- Interview and possible appointment of Jonathan Prince to the Board of Adjustment
- Conditional approval of variances for onsite wastewater treatment systems for Sheamus Croke and Slator Aplin in the Town of Ophir
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333 West Colorado Ave, 2nd floor, Telluride
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 - 9:30 AM
Location of Meeting: 333 West Colorado Ave, 2nd floor, Telluride, Colorado 81435
Zoom Protocol
Link to join the Zoom meeting.
Join by phone at 719-359-4580 or 253-205-0468 Meeting ID# 864 8853 1282 Passcode #
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Live Streaming is available on YouTube. Once the meeting has been activated, a camera icon
will appear on the Agendas and Minutes page at www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov. Access is
available during and after the meeting.
Public comments on specific agenda items will be permitted at the Chair's discretion and as time
allows. Each public comment will be limited to 3 minutes. Members of the public who wish to
provide comments on a particular agenda item are encouraged to do so in writing through our
online form — Link - Online Comment form by no later than noon on the day before the
scheduled meeting. This will help to ensure the Board has the opportunity to review your
comments should the time for public comment during the meeting be limited. The Chair will not
invite public comment on routine County staff and Commissioner updates that are not listed as
specific agenda items.
1. 9:30 am Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Moment of Silence
4. Review of Agenda
5. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
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there will be no Board response or action taken since the topic was not pos …
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🌐 County-level context (San Miguel County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities3 (2024)
Business establishments690 (5,725 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,743/mo (19 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy11.1% (low numeracy 18% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$32.4M
Spending$29.5M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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