Bennett meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Bennett trustees approve Prairie Grass metro districts, raise mill levy cap

The Bennett Town Board of Trustees on Aug. 11 unanimously approved service plans for seven metropolitan districts tied to the Prairie Grass development, a measure that allows the districts to finance public improvements through property tax mill levies. The board also voted 4-3 to raise the maximum mill levy for a model service plan from 10 to 20 mills.

Metro district approvals

The board approved service plans for the Prairie Grass Commercial Metro District, Prairie Grass West Metro Districts Nos. 1 and 2, and Prairie Grass East Metro Districts Nos. 1 through 4, each by a 7-0 vote. It also approved an amended service plan for Muegge Farms Metro District No. 7, also 7-0. These approvals authorize new special districts to finance public improvements through property tax mill levies.

Other board actions

The board approved a model service plan amendment raising the maximum BRI mill levy from 10 to 20 mills by a 4-3 vote. It also approved a pet shop licensing ordinance 5-2. The consent agenda, which included an Adams County Open Space grant agreement, passed 7-0. The board took no action on oil and gas regulations or a bike lane parking prohibition.

Oil and gas discussions

On Aug. 11, the board held a study session to discuss proposed 1041 oil and gas regulations and a draft intergovernmental agreement with Weld County for oil and gas energy development services. The agenda also included a presentation by CIRSA Deputy Executive Director Sam Light and a draft amendment to the Division 4 Land Use Table regarding oil and gas. No formal votes were taken.

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing Aug. 17 on Resolution No. 2026-16, which proposes adopting 1041 regulations for oil and gas exploration and production, designating oil and gas as an area of state interest, and adopting Weld County's procedural requirements by reference. The commission also considered a draft intergovernmental agreement with Weld County. Other agenda items included approval of the June 15, 2026 meeting minutes and town development updates. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published.

Coming up

The Town Board of Trustees will meet on Aug. 25 to consider two resolutions: adopting the 2026 Adams County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and approving a second amendment to the Bennett Crossing Filing No. 5 subdivision agreement. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss a possible sale or transfer of a town-owned parcel, with follow-up on the proposed transfer of 38th Avenue property to Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue.

Also on Aug. 25, the board will hold a study session to discuss data center considerations, with presentations from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and CORE Electric Cooperative. No formal votes are scheduled.

Bennett Board Set to Weigh Elected Official Pay Ordinance; Planning Commission Reviews Housing Types

The Bennett Town Board of Trustees is scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance that would raise compensation for future mayors and trustees, according to the July 28, 2026, regular meeting agenda. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Board of Trustees — July 28, 2026

The Board's regular meeting agenda lists Ordinance No. 820-26, which would amend the municipal code to increase compensation for future mayors and trustees. The item is set for a public hearing and vote. Because only the agenda is available and minutes have not been published, the result of the vote is not yet in the record.

Also on the agenda:

• A request from Muegge Farms Metropolitan District No. 3 for an extended cure period regarding the Penrith Road development agreement.
• Recognition of 2026 Bennett Gives Back Award recipients.
• Consent agenda items including approval of the July 14, 2026, regular meeting minutes.

Board of Trustees Study Session — July 28, 2026

A same-day study session agenda includes two items:

• The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Second Quarter Report for 2026. The agenda notes the report was not available at the time of publication.
• A Community & Economic Development Department progress report, presented via a Smartsheet online dashboard.

No votes are scheduled in a study session, and minutes are not yet published.

Planning and Zoning Commission Study Session — July 20, 2026

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a study session to review alternative housing types and receive town development updates. Agenda items listed:

• Discussion on alternative housing types with Planning Manager Steven Hoese.
• Town development updates from Planner I Paul Venable.

This was a study session with no formal decisions scheduled. Minutes have not been published, so what was discussed beyond the agenda headings is not in the record.

What this means for residents

The compensation ordinance, if adopted, would affect pay for future mayors and trustees — not current officeholders, based on the agenda language. The Muegge Farms item concerns a development agreement tied to Penrith Road. The Planning Commission's housing discussion signals ongoing review of what types of housing Bennett may allow, though no formal proposal or vote is on the record from the study session.

Because all three meetings are listed as "agenda only" with minutes not yet published, this roundup reflects what was scheduled for consideration, not what was decided. Readers should check the official town documents for confirmed outcomes once minutes are posted.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days (through August 17, 2026), according to the data provided. Residents should watch the town's official calendar for newly posted meetings.