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San Miguel County public meetings in 2023

37 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 20, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to hold public hearing on 2023 budget appropriation increase

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to increase 2023 budget appropriations for the county and the Solid Waste Disposal District. The body is also reviewing several behavioral health grants and liquor license renewals.

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Thu Dec 14, 2023 · 09:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review Telluride Airport master plan update

The San Miguel County Planning Commission will review and vote on a recommendation for the Telluride Regional Airport Master Plan update, and hold a worksession on the East End Master Plan, including public and review agency comments. The agenda also includes approval of the November 9 minutes and a memo on state statutes regarding growth prohibitions and density increases for affordable housing.

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Thu Nov 9, 2023 · 13:00

Lodging Tax Panel

Lodging Tax Panel to approve 2024 tourism promotion agreements

The San Miguel County Lodging Tax Panel will consider final approval of 2024 tourism promotion agreements with the Telluride Tourism Board and the Norwood Chamber of Commerce, and authorize the Chair's signature. The panel will also review lodging tax reports, hear updates from the Norwood Chamber and Telluride Tourism Board, and consider reappointing Gretchen Wells to the Lodging Tax Committee.

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Thu Nov 9, 2023 · 09:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to continue East End Master Plan work session

The San Miguel County Planning Commission will hold a work session to continue discussing the Draft East End Master Plan, with public comment. The agenda also includes approval of the October 12, 2023 minutes, which detail a denied special use permit for an event venue in Panorama Acres.

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Wed Sep 6, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves inmate housing contract concept and $16,409 gravel pit work

The Board approved a conceptual agreement with Montrose County for inmate housing and authorized additional geotechnical work for the Pathfinder gravel pit. The Board also opted-in to Proposition 123 and approved a new Governance Policy. As the Housing Authority, the Board granted a 12-month deed restriction extension to the McTigues.

Wed Aug 16, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves rezoning for community housing and a mining special use permit

The Board of County Commissioners approved the rezoning of the Alexander property to Community Housing and granted a Mining Special Use Permit for the Wedding Bells Project Phase II. Other actions included creating a new Accessibility Coordinator position and leasing three additional vehicles for the Sheriff's office.

Wed Aug 2, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve 2023 property tax protest recommendations

The Board of County Commissioners approved the Hearing Officer's recommendations for 2023 property tax protests. They also granted an ambulance license to the Telluride Fire Protection District and signed a funding request for senior services. A request for property value corrections at Muscatel Flats was continued to August 16, 2023.

Mon Jul 24, 2023 · 16:00

Open Space Commission

✓ Decided: Open Space Commission reviews trail projects and Mill Creek Park RFP

The Commission discussed updates for the East End, Perimeter, and Flume trails, as well as the Down Valley Connector feasibility study. An RFP for Mill Creek Park is currently open with bids due August 11. No formal votes were recorded during the meeting.

Wed Jul 19, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners update employee housing assistance and property tax work-off programs

The Board approved updates to the Employee Down Payment Assistance Program and the Property Tax Work-off Program. They also extended a logging special use permit for New Beginnings Ranch and approved various social services reports and vendor payments.

Thu Jul 13, 2023 · 09:00

Planning Commission

Town of Mountain Village proposes rezoning 56 acres for community housing

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request to rezone 56 acres in Ilium Valley from Forestry, Agriculture and Open to Community Housing for future affordable housing. The commission will also consider a mining special use permit for exploratory drilling by Thor Energy PLC.

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Wed Jul 12, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners restrict use of Personnel funds for 2023 budget

The Board of County Commissioners agreed that Personnel funds must be used exclusively for Personnel and not for non-budgeting expenditures. The board also held an executive session regarding litigation in case 2022CV30023. Discussion regarding Mill Creek Park was canceled.

Wed Jul 5, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve new remote work and donated sick leave policies

The Board approved several personnel policies, including a remote work agreement and a donated sick leave policy. They also adopted amendments to the county's deed restriction templates for general and multi-family housing.

Mon Jun 26, 2023 · 16:00

Open Space Commission

✓ Decided: Open Space Commission approves May meeting minutes

The Commission approved the May 22, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed management plans for OA Greager and the East End, as well as trail feasibility and signage for Down Valley Park, but no other formal votes were recorded.

Thu Jun 8, 2023 · 09:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss East End Master Plan

The Planning Commission and the EEMP Advisory Group are holding a joint session to review the East End Master Plan. The body will discuss future land use categories, a draft land use map, and an action matrix containing 15–20 specific actions per theme area.

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Wed Jun 7, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves 2023 Weed Management Plan and multiple land use amendments

The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2023 Noxious Weed Management Plan and several planning items, including a subdivision sketch plan and Land Use Code amendments. They also appointed Lance Waring to the Middle Income Housing Authority board and approved Bright Futures to administer the Early Childhood Education fund.

Wed May 24, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: County imposes emergency moratorium on commercial solar and major utility projects

The Board of County Commissioners enacted a temporary moratorium on commercial solar and major utility projects in unincorporated San Miguel County to allow time for Land Use Code amendments. The board also approved a medical equipment funding request and declared three vehicles as surplus.

Tue May 23, 2023 · 13:00

Lodging Tax Panel

Lodging Tax Panel to determine distribution of collected tax funds

The San Miguel County Lodging Tax Panel is meeting to review lodging tax reports from 2022 and 2023. The panel is requested to provide direction on which entities should receive funds currently being held by the county.

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Wed May 17, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve Society Turn PUD plan and rezoning

The Board approved a preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) plan and rezoned the Society Turn Parcel to Mixed Use Development for Genesee Properties Inc. The Board also approved several housing deed restrictions and a budget increase for the Sheriff's office.

Thu May 11, 2023 · 09:00

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves special use permit for weddings at Golden Ledge

The Commission approved a Special Use Permit for MOMAS LLC to host up to three weddings or special events per year at Golden Ledge Subdivision. The board also recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve several Building Code amendments. The site visit for the meeting was cancelled due to weather.

Wed May 3, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Approved mining exploration permit for Tarsis Resources near Utah state line

The Board approved a Mining Special Use Permit for Tarsis Resources US Inc. for limited exploratory drilling on federal lands near the Utah state line, with 20 conditions including seasonal limits and environmental protections. The Board also approved several consent agenda items, including reappointments, intergovernmental agreements for noxious weed management, and a proclamation declaring May 3, 2023 as Hilary Cooper Day. Several planning appeals regarding employee housing impact fees were tabled or dismissed.

Wed Apr 19, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve lot line adjustments and new motor grader purchase

The Board approved a subdivision exemption for lot line adjustments at the Alexander Ilium Property and authorized the purchase of a motor grader. They also adopted an updated county organizational structure and approved several housing deed restrictions.

Wed Mar 29, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve PUD amendment for Morningstar Condominiums

The Board approved a land-use amendment to convert commercial space to residential units in Ilium. Other actions included approving a gravel crushing contract, updating the official street name list, and adopting a Pre-Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Wed Mar 15, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves road paving projects and new county property policies

The Board of County Commissioners approved several infrastructure agreements, including road paving on CR K69 and K68. They also adopted new resolutions governing hazardous weather, the use of county property, and regulations for parks in Placerville.

Thu Mar 9, 2023 · 09:00

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Lawson Hill PUD amendment for residential conversion

The Commission approved an amendment to the Lawson Hill PUD to convert a commercial unit into two residential units. Approval is contingent upon the applicant obtaining a building permit and certificate of occupancy within one year.

Tue Mar 7, 2023 · 13:00

Lodging Tax Panel

✓ Decided: County enters tourism promotion agreement with Norwood Chamber of Commerce

The Board of County Commissioners, the Lodging Tax Panel, and the Norwood Chamber of Commerce (NCC) entered into an agreement on March 7, 2023. The contract establishes the process for distributing lodging tax revenues collected within the Norwood R-2j School District to the NCC for tourism marketing.

Mon Mar 6, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board of County Commissioners conducts Assistant County Attorney interviews

The Board held a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Assistant County Attorney position. These interviews took place during two separate executive sessions. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Wed Mar 1, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board amends affordable housing mitigation fee and exempt floor area

The Board approved changes to the Land Use Code regarding affordable housing, including increasing the exempt floor area to 2,000 s.f. and phasing in a modified mitigation fee. Other actions included approving a consent agenda and declaring a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe as surplus.

Mon Feb 27, 2023 · 16:00

Open Space Commission

✓ Decided: Open Space Commission reviews land use and conservation updates

The Commission discussed updates on the Alta Lakes Improvement Plan, Gunnison Sage Grouse recovery, and mining applications. Members reviewed a temporary use plan for the OA Greager parcel and provided feedback on the East End Master Plan survey.

Wed Feb 15, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners adopt new donation policy and updated employee handbook

The Board approved a formal policy for reviewing gifts and donations and adopted a new employee handbook. They also expanded sales tax exemptions for diapers, period products, and certain school-related sales. Three housing impact fee appeals were continued to April 5, 2023.

Thu Feb 9, 2023 · 09:00

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends changes to employee housing impact fees

The Commission recommended amendments to the Employee Housing Mitigation Fee, including increasing the exempt floor area to 2,000 s.f. and a phased rollout of fee collection. It also recommended approval of a mining permit for copper exploration and continued a rezoning request for Society Turn.

Tue Feb 7, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners interview candidates for Assistant County Attorney

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Assistant County Attorney position. No other substantive decisions were made during the session.

Tue Feb 7, 2023 · 13:00

Lodging Tax Panel

✓ Decided: Lodging Tax Panel reviews tourism funding and marketing contracts

The panel reviewed the statutory requirements and history of the 2% county lodging tax used for tourism marketing. The meeting focused on existing agreements with Marketing Telluride, Inc. (MTI) and the Norwood Chamber, noting that both contracts require updates.

Wed Feb 1, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve consent agenda and social services financials

The Board approved a series of administrative items via a consent agenda, including planning commission reappointments and a shared expense agreement with Montrose County. The Board also approved monthly social services financials and a CDHS Certification of Compliance. A request to light the courthouse for Telluride Gay Ski Week was deferred pending a formal policy.

Mon Jan 23, 2023 · 16:00

Open Space Commission

✓ Decided: Open Space Commission adopts 2023 Work Plan

The Commission unanimously approved its 2023 Work Plan, which will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for final approval. Members also discussed the East End Master Plan update and the development of a use plan for the O.A. Greager parcel.

Wed Jan 18, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners set new vegetation control and management fee schedule

The Board approved a new fee schedule for noxious weed management and vegetation control. They also denied a tax abatement request for the Mulligan Family Trust and upheld a denial regarding access to County Road 62X.

Wed Jan 11, 2023 · 09:00

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Telluride Regional Airport Master Plan update

The Commission approved the Airport Master Plan update with conditions regarding renewable energy, regional transportation, and housing mitigation. The body also approved the December 14, 2023 minutes and a proclamation honoring Tobin Brown.

Wed Jan 4, 2023 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: San Miguel County adopts new land use application review fee schedule

The Board of County Commissioners approved a revised fee schedule for land use applications to better capture actual staff costs. The board also appointed its 2023 leadership and approved several inter-agency agreements and health services contracts.