Paonia meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Paonia Town Board agendas set for data center moratorium, water restrictions, zoning changes

The Paonia Town Board has a full slate of items on its agenda over the next two weeks, but no decisions have been made yet. Recent meetings were held for discussion only, and minutes have not been published. The most consequential items under consideration include a proposed moratorium on data centers, possible Stage 2 water restrictions, and a referral of a marijuana occupational tax to the November election.

Recent meetings

Town Board (Aug. 11) — agenda only

The board met to consider several resolutions and routine items, but took no recorded votes. The agenda included:

• Resolution 15-26: Data Center Moratorium
• Resolution 16-26: Waiving Certain Sewer Tap Fees
• Town Hall Roof Repair Quote
• Dell Technologies IT Equipment Quote
• SB24-174 Compliance Addendum to Housing Needs Assessment

A public hearing was scheduled on the data center moratorium. Minutes have not yet been published.

Town Board special meeting (Aug. 18) — agenda only

The board held a special meeting to consider two action items, but no votes were recorded:

• Amendment #2 to an agreement with RESPEC for pre-construction award services and construction engineering services
• Adopting Stage 2 water restrictions

Public comments were limited to agenda items, with a three-minute time limit per speaker.

Town Board work session (Aug. 18) — agenda only

A work session was held to gather information on four topics, with no formal votes scheduled:

• A request for comments from Citizens of a Healthy Community
• Marijuana ordinance change requests
• Dumpster issues
• Land sale discussion

Ad Hoc STR Committee (Aug. 18) — agenda only

The short-term rental committee met to review data, discuss ordinance recommendations, and go through the proposed Common Ground Ordinance point by point. They also planned survey questions for future meetings.

Upcoming meeting

Town Board (Aug. 25) — upcoming agenda

The board is scheduled to consider several actions at its next regular meeting:

• Ordinance changes to Estate Zoning Tables 16-1 and 16-2
• An intergovernmental agreement with Delta County for asphalt overlay
• Resolution 26-20 referring the MJ occupational tax to the November election
• Selection of an executive search firm for the town administrator position
• A public hearing on rezoning 841 Highway 133 from R-2 to E-1

No decisions have been made on these items yet.

Coming up

The Town Board will meet on Aug. 25. The agenda includes the zoning changes, the tax referral, and the public hearing on the Highway 133 rezoning. Residents may attend to comment on the rezoning application.

Paonia board weighs rezoning for cultural center, data center moratorium

The Paonia Board of Trustees and Planning Commission met over the past two weeks on items including a rezoning request for 218 4th Street, a mayoral vacancy, and sewer tap fee waivers. Minutes for these meetings have not yet been published, so no decisions have been confirmed. The board's next regular meeting on Aug. 11 will consider a data center moratorium and sewer fee waivers.

Town Board, July 28

The Board of Trustees held public hearings on a request by the Carl E. Berg Foundation to rezone 218 4th Street from Public District (P) to Community Commercial District (C-2) and to grant a special use review permit for an informal Education & Cultural Center at that address.

The board also considered Resolution 26-13, declaring a vacancy for Mayor of the Board of Trustees; special event liquor licenses for Pickin' in the Park and Mountain Harvest Fest; and whether to hold a special meeting Aug. 5 to select an executive search firm.

Planning Commission, Aug. 3

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a rezoning application for 841 Highway 133 from R-2 to E-1 zoning. The commission also discussed potential changes to Estate Zoning Tables 16-1 and 16-2 in Municipal Code §16-2-20 and §16-2-30.

Work sessions and committees, Aug. 4

The Board of Trustees toured the town's springs, departing from Town Hall at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public could attend but had to arrange their own transportation.

Later that day, the board held a work session to discuss waiving sewer tap fees for septic tank users, an SB24-174 housing addendum, departmental vehicle purchases, and a Beacon Meters FAQ.

The Ad Hoc STR Committee met to review a facilitator contract extension and scope expansion, select new members for two open seats, discuss priorities, and prepare survey questions for its next meeting.

Special meeting, Aug. 5

The board held a special meeting to consider proposals from executive search firms responding to RFP 26-03 and potentially select a firm to assist with a hiring process. Public comments were limited to agenda items with a 3-minute time limit.

Coming up

The Town Board meets Aug. 11 and will consider:

• Resolution 15-26, a data center moratorium, with a public hearing
• Resolution 16-26, waiving certain sewer tap fees
• A Town Hall roof repair quote
• A Dell Technologies IT equipment quote
• An SB24-174 compliance addendum to the Housing Needs Assessment

Paonia Board eyed 4th Street rezoning, mayoral vacancy; STR committee seeks members

The Paonia Town Board's July 28 meeting included public hearings on a rezoning request and special use permit for 218 4th Street, a resolution declaring a mayoral vacancy, and special event liquor licenses for two community festivals. Official minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet available.

218 4th Street: rezoning and Education & Cultural Center

The Board of Trustees scheduled public hearings on a request by the Carl E. Berg Foundation to rezone 218 4th Street from Public District (P) to Community Commercial District (C-2). A second public hearing was scheduled for a special use review permit to operate an informal Education & Cultural Center at the same address. Because minutes are not yet published, the Board's decisions on these items are not known.

Mayoral vacancy and liquor licenses

The July 28 agenda included Resolution 26-13, which would declare a vacancy for Mayor of the Board of Trustees. The agenda also listed special event liquor licenses for Pickin' in the Park and Mountain Harvest Fest. The Board was also scheduled to consider holding a special meeting on August 5, 2026, to select an Executive Search Firm. Outcomes for all of these items are pending publication of the minutes.

Short-term rental committee

The Ad Hoc Short Term Rental Committee met July 21 to review applications and establish a process for filling two open committee seats. The agenda also included a review of previous committee meetings and discussion of survey questions for the next meeting. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Board training with CIRSA

The Town Board held a training session on July 21 with Nick Cotton-Baez from CIRSA. No substantive decisions were made, and no meeting minutes were taken during the training, according to the official record.

Coming up

August 3 — Planning Commission: A public hearing is scheduled on rezoning 841 Highway 133 from R-2 to E-1 zoning. The commission will also consider changes to Estate Zoning Tables 16-1 and 16-2 in Municipal Code §16-2-20 and §16-2-30.

August 4 — Board of Trustees work session: Discussions include the potential waiving of sewer tap fees for septic tank users, an SB24-174 Housing Addendum, departmental vehicle purchases, and a Beacon Meters FAQ.

August 4 — Board springs tour: The Board of Trustees will meet at Town Hall at 9:30 AM to travel to the Town's springs for a board tour. Members of the public may attend but must arrange their own transportation.

August 4 — Ad Hoc STR Committee: The committee will review results of the July 28 Board of Trustees meeting regarding the facilitator contract and scope expansion, select new members for two open seats, and prepare survey questions for the next meeting.

Paonia boards weigh fire restrictions, liquor license transfers, and 4th Street rezoning

Several Paonia boards met over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published for any of those meetings, so outcomes — including whether items were approved or denied — are not yet available. The agendas, however, outline a range of consequential items affecting fire safety, liquor licensing, land use, and town governance.

Planning Commission hears 4th Street rezoning request

On July 13, the Planning Commission held public hearings on a rezoning application by the Carl E. Berg Foundation to change 218 4th Street from a Public District (P) to a Community Commercial District (C-2). The commission also heard a special use review permit request for a mixed-use Education & Cultural Center at the same site. Staff were scheduled to present revision recommendations for Chapter 16, Article 6 (Parking). Minutes have not been published.

Town Board considers Stage 2 fire restrictions and liquor license transfer

The Town Board's July 14 agenda included a public hearing on transferring a hotel and restaurant liquor license from EDFOODYO LLC (dba NIDO) to Sweet Pea Kitchen LLC (dba The Pig and the Pea) at 201 Grand Avenue. The board was also set to consider Resolution 12-26 enacting Stage 2 fire restrictions, a staff recommendation on RFP 2026-01 for the Western Loop Extension, and appointments to vacant seats on the Board of Trustees, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment. An item to authorize administrative review of building permit applications to add bathrooms was also listed. Consent items included minutes, a liquor license renewal for Linda's 3rd Street Bistro, and disbursements. Minutes have not been published.

Short Term Rental Committee reviews applications

The Ad Hoc Short Term Rental Committee met July 21 to review applications and establish a process for filling two open committee seats. The agenda also included a review of previous meetings, discussion of survey questions for the next meeting, and a public comment period with a 3-minute limit. Minutes have not been published.

Board of Trustees holds training session

Also on July 21, the Board of Trustees held a training session led by Nick Cotton-Baez of CIRSA. The session was for trustees only; the public could observe but was not allowed to comment. No other business items were listed. Minutes have not been published.

Coming up

July 28 — Town Board: The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on the rezoning of 218 4th Street from Public District (P) to Community Commercial District (C-2) and a special use review permit for an Education & Cultural Center at that site, both requested by the Carl E. Berg Foundation. The board will also consider Resolution 26-13 declaring a vacancy for Mayor of the Board of Trustees, special event liquor licenses for Pickin' in the Park and Mountain Harvest Fest, and whether to hold a special meeting on August 5, 2026, to select an Executive Search Firm.

Residents who want to know how the July 13, 14, and 21 meetings concluded should watch for published minutes on the Town of Paonia website.

Paonia boards weigh fire restrictions, liquor license transfer, and rezoning in recent meetings

Paonia's town bodies turned their attention to fire safety, liquor licensing, infrastructure, and land use in a series of meetings over the past two weeks. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent sessions, this roundup reflects only what was listed on the agendas — not what was ultimately decided.

Town Board: Stage 2 fire restrictions and liquor license transfer on the table

The Board of Trustees scheduled a July 14 meeting that included a public hearing on transferring a hotel and restaurant liquor license at 201 Grand Avenue from EDFOODYO LLC (dba NIDO) to Sweet Pea Kitchen LLC (dba The Pig and the Pea). The board was also set to consider Resolution 12-26, which would enact Stage 2 fire restrictions in town.

Other agenda items included a staff recommendation on RFP 2026-01 for the Western Loop Extension, appointments to vacant seats on the Board of Trustees, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment, and authorization to administratively review building permit applications to add bathrooms. Consent items included meeting minutes, a liquor license renewal for Linda's 3rd Street Bistro, and disbursements.

Town Board work session: Western Loop Transmission Line Project

On July 7, the Board of Trustees held a work session focused on the Western Loop Transmission Line Project. The agenda listed only that single work-session item. No minutes have been published, so no decisions or discussion details are available.

Planning Commission: rezoning and special-use permit for 218 4th St.

The Planning Commission scheduled public hearings for July 13 on a rezoning application by the Carl E. Berg Foundation to change 218 4th Street from a Public District to a Community Commercial District (C-2). A second public hearing was set for a special use review permit to allow mixed-use development of an informal Education & Cultural Center at the same site.

Staff were also scheduled to present revision recommendations for Chapter 16, Article 6, which covers parking regulations. No outcomes are available because minutes have not been published.

Short-Term Rental Committee: license caps tied to zoning

The Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee met July 7 to discuss capping the number of short-term rental licenses and tying those limits to specific zoning classifications — C-1, C-2, R-1, R-2, R-3, and E-1 — along with parking requirements. The committee also reviewed results from its June 2 meeting, including definitions of single-room STRs and the distinction between owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied units. A license waiting list for when all allotted licenses are issued was also on the agenda.

Coming up

• **July 21 — Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee:** The committee will review applications and establish a process for filling two open seats. The agenda also includes a review of previous meetings, discussion of survey questions for the next meeting, and a public comment period with a three-minute limit.

Residents who want to confirm what was actually decided at the recent meetings should watch for published minutes from the Town Board, Planning Commission, and Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee.