Superior: Open Space committee approves trail signage; council to weigh fire code, playground contract
The Open Space Advisory Committee unanimously approved new trail etiquette and speed limit signage recommendations at its Aug. 12 meeting, the only formal decision made by a town board in the past week. The committee also postponed its trail ranking process to 2027 and approved its meeting agenda.
Open Space Advisory Committee (Aug. 12)
The committee voted unanimously to approve the multi-use trail etiquette and speed limit signage recommendations as documented in a letter from staff. It also postponed the trail ranking process to 2027 and approved its meeting agenda. No other formal decisions were made.
Town Council (Aug. 10) — agenda only
At its Aug. 10 meeting, the Town Council held a public hearing on adopting the 2024 International Fire Code and considered a design-build contract with Altitude Recreation, Inc. for the Pirate Park Playground Renovation Project. The agenda also included an intergovernmental agreement with the Boulder County Clerk for the 2026 coordinated election, a resolution supporting Senate Bill 4505 on ZIP code designations, and a presentation on the Physical Security Assessment of Town Buildings. Minutes have not yet been published.
Other recent meetings
- **Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability (Aug. 13)** — Agenda only. The committee discussed a presentation on an apartment complex recycling and composting assessment project by IDG, a proposed business microgrant, and events including Chili Fest and a 4th of July debrief.
- **Finance Committee (Aug. 14)** — Agenda only. The committee reviewed the Q2 2025 financial report and June 2025 income statement, and discussed the budget process and calendar. No votes or public hearings were scheduled.
- **Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (Aug. 19)** — Agenda only. The committee discussed an update on the Pirate Park playground project, a potential booth at Chili Fest, and attendance at the Annual Parks and Rec Conference in Breckenridge (Oct. 21–23). It also considered electing a new chair and vice chair if a quorum was present.
- **Superior Historical Commission (Aug. 21)** — Agenda only. The commission discussed the Preservation Plan, walking tour signage, and upcoming open days: cemetery open day Sept. 5, 9–11 a.m., and museums open Sept. 5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. It also reviewed a Grasso grant status update.
Coming up
- **Town Council (Aug. 24)** — Public hearing for a new hotel and restaurant license at 2245 Main Street, Suite 1001; resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with CDOT for the 88th Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project; Q2 financial report; ordinance repealing Town Council code sections 2-2-10, 2-2-20, and 2-2-30; and appointments to the Superior Youth Leadership Council.
- **Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Advisory Committee (Aug. 27)** — Vote on using Qrati for Mural Festival photos; discussion of the 2027 work plan; CAPS resolution; mural repairs update; and Marshall Fire Remembrance Project update. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person.