Adams County public meetings in 2025

Board of Adjustment

The Adams County Board of Adjustment will hold a study session for general updates, followed by a public hearing to consider two variance requests. The board will also approve minutes from its November 6, 2025 meeting and take public comment.

• VSP2025-00044: Xcel Energy requests a 10-foot security fence at 4279 East 88th Avenue, exceeding the 8-foot maximum in A-1 zone.
• VSP2025-00046: Darrel Sand (D and M Sand Trust) requests a 1,262 sq ft detached garage at 6540 Raleigh Street, exceeding the 900 sq ft limit in Residential-1-A zone.
• Approval of November 6, 2025 meeting minutes.

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss the Strasburg Subarea Plan, a proposed Childcare Provider Property Tax Rebate Incentive Program, and receive a Human Services update. The session also includes a lightning round covering rights of first refusal for affordable housing, a letter of support for a Children's Hospital Colorado project, and engagement on air toxic policy for the 2026 legislative session.

• Strasburg Subarea Plan discussion
• Childcare Provider Property Tax Rebate Incentive Program
• Human Services Update
• Rights of First Refusal and Offer (ROFR/ROFO) for Affordable Housing – request for extension of IGA
• Letter of Support for Children's Hospital Colorado Enterprise Zone Contribution Project Application

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on several resolutions, including a $1.697M energy performance contract and approvals for subdivision plats and agreements for the Grasslands at Comanche project. The board will also consider intergovernmental agreements, grant renewals for opioid abatement, and easement acquisitions for neighborhood improvements.

• Resolution approving $1,696,877 energy performance contract with CMTA, Inc.
• Approval of Final Plats for Grasslands at Comanche Subdivision, Filings 5 and 6
• Intergovernmental agreements with City of Commerce City for rideshare program ($1,000 in 2025, $5,000 in 2026)
• Amendment to lease agreement for Head Start facilities at 1850 Egbert Street, Brighton, CO
• Permanent easement acquisition agreement with Regis University for Berkeley Gardens Neighborhood Improvements Project

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $1,696,877 amendment to an energy performance contracting agreement with CMTA, Inc. (5-0). The consent calendar, including expenditures, minutes, and multiple resolutions on land use, intergovernmental agreements, and opioid abatement grants, was approved 4-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved $1,696,877 amendment to CMTA energy performance contract (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar with 18 items (4-0)
• Approved expenditures for Nov 24-28 and Dec 1-5, 2025
• Approved minutes from Dec 9, 2025
• Approved final plats for Grasslands at Comanche Subdivision, Filings 5 and 6
• Approved improvements agreements with Grasslands at Comanche LLC for Filings 5 and 6
• Approved IGA with Commerce City for Rideshare Program ($1,000 for 2025, $5,000 for 2026)
• Approved opioid abatement grant awards and agreements (2023, 2024, 2025)

Planning Commission

The Adams County Planning Commission will hold a study session on data centers at 5:15 p.m. followed by a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. During the hearing, commissioners will vote on accepting a permanent drainage and access easement and amend a conditional use permit for a production facility near Bennett.

• Accept permanent drainage and access easement from Crestone Peak Resources Watkins Midstream, LLC
• Amend Conditional Use Permit (Case RCU2025-00009) for Bennett Station Central Production Facility at 1631 Manila Road
• Include Central Production Facility components: separators, vapor recovery towers, oil coolers, water tanks, combustor, and onsite pipes
• Remove Bennett D Pad limits from the Bennett Station CUP

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss policy regarding data centers and review a housing needs assessment. The meeting also includes an update on human services.

• Data Center Policy Discussion
• Adams County Housing Needs Assessment
• Human Services Update

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider two land-use cases: a preliminary plat for Seltzer Heights and a conditional use permit for the GCSA Event Center Full Barn. The board will also vote on a consent calendar that includes a third supplemental appropriation to the 2025 budget, an intergovernmental agreement with E-470, an easement acquisition from Regis University, and two purchase orders for behavioral health services and data conversion.

• Third Supplemental Appropriations to the 2025 Adams County Government Budget
• Second Amendment to IGA with E-470 Public Highway Authority for Riverdale Bluffs Open Space Trail
• Permanent Easement Acquisition from Regis University for Berkeley Gardens Neighborhood Improvements Project
• Purchase Order $43,000 to Mines and Associates for Behavioral Health Services
• Purchase Order $345,804.24 to NEWCOM, Inc. for Custom Data Conversion Project

The Board approved the consent calendar, including budget appropriations and several agreements, and approved the GCSA Event Center Conditional Use Permit. The Seltzer Heights land use case was continued to January 6, 2026. The meeting was attended by three commissioners, with two excused.

• Approved agenda with consent item 6D moved to Dec 16 (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar including budget, E-470 trail IGA, Regis University easement, encroachment, purchase orders (3-0)
• Approved GCSA Event Center Conditional Use Permit (3-0)
• Continued Seltzer Heights land use case to Jan 6, 2026 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss an update on the County Revitalization Authority, followed by a lighting round covering appointments to the Family Preservation Commission, an extension of a PJF position in the DA's office, and a modification request for an Open Space grant from the City of Arvada for the Tennyson Complete and Connected Corridor. The agenda also includes routine communications and administrative item reviews.

• County Revitalization Authority update
• Family Preservation Commission applicant Kari Daggett
• Extension of PJF position, DA's Office
• Open Space Grant Modification Request, City of Arvada Tennyson Complete and Connected Corridor

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of Commissioners holds a public hearing to approve routine expenditures, contracts, and resolutions. Items include grant awards, intergovernmental agreements, and capital purchases totaling over $2.6 million. Two land-use conditional use permits are also scheduled for hearing.

• $272,524 contract with Treanor, Inc. for Adams County Public Health Facilities Master Plan
• $364,261 contract with Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. for 88th Avenue Over Wolf Creek engineering services
• $494,424.38 purchase order with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for Commvault Storage Expansion
• $962,692 purchase order with Milestone Computer Technology Inc. for computer replacements
• $500,000 amendment to Bridge House agreement for Up & Adams Work Crew

The Board of County Commissioners approved the agenda, open space grant awards, and the consent calendar, which included expenditures, minutes, and several agreements. They also approved new business items, including a $500,000 amendment for the Up & Adams Work Crew and a $962,692 purchase order for computer replacements. Two land use cases were approved: a caretaker dwelling conditional use permit and the Magellan Pipeline Expansion Project. All votes were 4-0, with Commissioner Lynn Baca excused.

• Approved open space grant awards and agreements (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including expenditures, minutes, and agreements (4-0)
• Approved $500,000 amendment for Up & Adams Work Crew (4-0)
• Approved $962,692 purchase order for computer replacements (4-0)
• Approved RCU2025-00021 Palone Caretaker Dwelling Conditional Use Permit (4-0)
• Approved RCU2024-00046 Magellan Pipeline Expansion Project (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session that consists solely of an executive session to receive legal advice and instruct negotiators regarding a personnel investigation. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) for legal advice and negotiator instruction on personnel investigation

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss legal advice regarding a pre-development agreement with AltitudeX, receive updates on a meeting with the FAA, and review recommendations from the Open Space Advisory Board. The meeting also includes executive sessions for legal advice on personnel investigations and the Coates litigation.

• Executive session for legal advice on AltitudeX pre-development agreement
• BOCC update on CASP/Alt-X P3 meeting with FAA
• Open Space Advisory Board Fall 2025 recommendations
• Executive session for legal advice on personnel investigation
• Executive session for legal advice on Coates litigation

Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board

The Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board will meet to approve minutes from the October 15 meeting, hear public comments, and vote on renewing 14 liquor licenses and one marijuana license. No new ordinances or fee changes are listed.

• Renewal of 14 liquor licenses including LAST CALL TAVERN INC dba EL CANTON CANTINA, HOUSE OF BABE’S, JAY'S GRILLE & BAR, and 7-ELEVEN STORE 37731A
• Renewal of marijuana license MEL2025-00010 for BONANZA by C2CC LLC
• Approval of October 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to approve the 2026 budget, fee schedule, and mill levy certifications. They will also vote on several contracts, including amendments for security equipment, drainage projects, and road improvements, as well as a café lease at the Pete Mirelez Human Services Center.

• Approve 2026 budget and fee schedule for Adams County
• Approve $102,163.60 contract amendment for Sheriff’s Office uniforms with Galls LLC
• Approve $24,545.70 contract amendment for body-worn cameras with Axon Enterprise, Inc.
• Approve $1,525,938.59 construction manager contract amendment for Riverdale Golf Course retaining wall project
• Approve $5,447,880.71 contract amendment for 2024 62nd Avenue road improvements

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2026 county budget, appropriations, fee schedule, and mill levy certification. They also approved a business personal property tax incentive for NTT Global Data Centers, a café lease, several construction contract amendments, and a land use case for Midtown at Clear Creek Filing No. 13.

• Approved 2026 budget and appropriations (5-0)
• Approved 2026 fee schedule (5-0)
• Certified 2026 mill levies (5-0)
• Approved tax incentive agreement with NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved café lease with Hispanic Restaurant Association at Pete Mirelez Human Services Center (5-0)
• Approved $1,525,938.59 amendment for Riverdale Golf Course retaining wall project (5-0)
• Approved $2,901,000 amendment for Riverdale Golf Course clubhouse renovation (5-0)
• Approved land use case PRC2023-00023 Midtown at Clear Creek Filing No. 13 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Adams County Planning Commission will hold a study session on legislative updates, then a public hearing to decide on three cases: a major subdivision preliminary plat for 205 residential lots, a conditional use permit for an event center, and a conditional use permit for a 12-mile pipeline. The meeting includes approval of the October 23, 2025 minutes and public comment.

• Seltzer Heights Filing No. 1: Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat for 205 residential lots and 8 non-residential tracts on 227.8 acres at 8120 East 168th Avenue
• GCSA Event Center Conditional Use Permit: Event center on 10 acres in A-3 zone at 6539 Imboden Road
• Magellan Denver Expansion Project: Conditional Use Permit for a 12-mile pipeline (up to 10 inches diameter) from near East 104th Avenue and Imboden Road to Hudson Mile Road and I-70

The Planning Commission approved the Seltzer Heights Filing No. 1, the GCSA Event Center Conditional Use Permit, and the Magellan Pipeline Expansion Project. These decisions followed public hearings held on November 13, 2025.

• Approved Seltzer Heights Filing No. 1 (6-0)
• Approved GCSA Event Center Conditional Use Permit with amended hours (5-1)
• Approved Magellan Pipeline Expansion Project (6-0)
• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session to review presentations from the City of Aurora on the Build Up Aurora initiative and from RTD on Fast Tracks transit projects. Commissioners will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement amendment for the Brantner Gulch Project and receive legal advice in executive session regarding a potential land acquisition in Bennett.

• Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) amendment with Mile High Flood District for Brantner Gulch Project
• Potential land acquisition in Bennett (discussed in executive session)
• Build Up Aurora Presentation by City of Aurora
• RTD Fast Tracks Presentation by Regional Transportation District

Board of Adjustment

The Adams County Board of Adjustment will hold a study session on zoning variance standards followed by a public hearing. During the hearing, they will consider Case VSP2025-00010, a request by Mike Penny for a variance to allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 8095 Jasmine Street that exceeds the maximum allowed size by 21%.

• Case VSP2025-00010: Garcia ADU Size Variance request at 8095 Jasmine Street (61% of principal dwelling size vs. 40% maximum)
• Study session on zoning variance standards at 5:15 p.m.
• Public hearing to review variance request at 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Adjustment approved the October 2, 2025 minutes and held a public hearing on Case VSP2025-00010, the Garcia ADU Size Variance. The board voted 3-1 to deny the variance request, issuing a denial with 7 findings of fact. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Denied Garcia ADU Size Variance, Case VSP2025-00010, with 7 findings of fact (3-1)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review the 2026 budget development and a proposed budget amendment for 2025. The board will also discuss a tax imposition request for the BNC2 Metro District and hold executive sessions regarding legal advice.

• UMB Bank request for imposition of 10 Mills on BNC2 Metro District
• Review and wrap up of 2026 Budget Development
• 3rd Amendment to 2025 Budget
• Advance Mobile Home Park update
• Executive sessions regarding an economic incentive agreement and an outside employment investigation

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing to consider a consent calendar of routine expenditures, tax resolutions, and intergovernmental agreements, plus several new business items involving large construction and service contracts. The board will also hear a land use rezone case at 6820 Pecos St. and hold an executive session on a legal matter. Most items are approvals of amendments or change orders to existing agreements, with the largest being a $5.4 million road improvement project and a $3.4 million York Street project change order.

• $5,447,880.71 amendment for 62nd Avenue Improvements (Pecos to Washington St.)
• $3,452,402.28 change order for York Street Phase II (78th to 88th Ave.)
• $2,901,000 for Riverdale Golf Course Clubhouse Renovation
• $2,837,700 for Energy Performance Contracting Services with CMTA, Inc.
• Rezone case RCU2025-00001 at 6820 Pecos St.

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent calendar (minus one item), tabled four construction-related resolutions to the November 18 hearing, and approved two new agreements for aviation fuel services and energy performance contracting. A rezoning request at 6820 Pecos St. was denied. The board also entered executive session for legal advice on a specific estate case.

• Approved consent calendar with item 6H removed (5-0)
• Tabled Riverdale Golf Course Clubhouse Renovation amendment ($2,901,000) to Nov 18 (5-0)
• Tabled Riverdale Golf Course Retaining Wall amendment ($1,525,938.59) to Nov 18 (5-0)
• Tabled York Street Phase II change order ($3,452,402.28) to Nov 18 (3-2)
• Tabled 62nd Avenue Improvements change order ($5,447,880.71) to Nov 18 (3-2)
• Approved World Kinect aviation fuel services amendment ($2,260,000) (5-0)
• Approved CMTA energy performance contracting agreement ($2,837,700) (5-0)
• Denied rezoning at 6820 Pecos St. (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session with two items: an executive session to receive legal advice and instruct negotiators regarding the Estate of Anthony Chavez case, and a review of a draft county-wide Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy. The AI policy review is a discussion of a draft, not a final decision. The executive session is closed to the public.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) for legal advice and negotiator instruction on Estate of Anthony Chavez case
• County-Wide Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Review - DRAFT

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss the second draft of the Adams County Public Works Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2026-2030. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no other substantive business is listed.

• Discussion of Adams County Public Works CIP 5-Year Plan (2026-2030) second draft

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners holds a study session on October 28, 2025, to discuss an executive session for legal advice regarding zoning and private property restrictions. The board will also hear a presentation on public works change orders for the 62nd Ave. and York St. Phase II Projects and review a county grant dashboard demo, a CASP P3 monthly update, and an out of cycle request for four funded positions for the District Attorney's Office.

• Executive Session for legal advice regarding zoning and restrictions on uses on private property with Heidi Miller
• Adams County Public Works Change Order Presentations for 62nd Ave. and York St. Phase II Projects with Brian Staley
• Out of Cycle Request for Approval of 4 Funded Positions for District Attorney's Office with District Attorney Brian Mason

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing to consider two land-use cases: an oil and gas facility pad at Manilla and a minor subdivision on Counter Drive. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including new and amended contracts for auto parts, fuel, mental health, and youth services totaling over $4.3 million, plus consent items like tax abatements and holiday schedules. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on zoning and private property use restrictions.

• Land use hearings: OGF2025-00001 Bennett D Pad at Manilla; PLT2025-00020 Counter Drive Minor Subdivision
• $1,695,000 amendment to Napa Auto Parts agreement for onsite auto parts services
• $2,000,000 amendment to Shoco/Sam Hill Oil Inc. for fuel services
• $600,000 agreement with National Youth Advocate Program for youth intervention and life skills services
• $300,000 agreement with My Healing Space Counseling PLLC for mental health services

The Board of County Commissioners approved a series of service agreements, including contracts for auto parts, fuel, and youth intervention services. The board also finalized several land use cases and approved the 2026 holiday schedule.

• Approved $1.695M NAPA Auto Parts contract amendment (5-0)
• Approved $2M Shoco/Sam Hill Oil fuel services contract amendment (5-0)
• Approved $600,000 National Youth Advocate Program agreement (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 My Healing Space Counseling agreement (5-0)
• Approved $27,055.50 Envirotech Services deicing material purchase (5-0)
• Approved OGF2025-00001 Bennett D Pad at Manilla (5-0)
• Approved PLT2025-00020 Counter Drive Minor Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved 2026 county holiday schedule (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a major subdivision and development plan for a townhome project. The body will also review a request for a conditional use permit for a caretaker dwelling.

• Midtown at Clear Creek (Mariposa St. and W. 68th Ave.): Request for 61 residential lots and 11 non-residential tracts on 13.5 acres
• Palone Caretaker Dwelling (50050 East 64th Avenue): Conditional Use Permit for a caretaker dwelling in the Agricultural-3 zone

The Adams County Planning Commission approved two development applications. The Palone Caretaker Dwelling CUP was approved with 8 findings of fact, six conditions, and one note (7-0). The Midtown at Clear Creek, Filing No. 13 was approved with 9 findings of fact, 4 conditions, and 3 notes, including an added condition to update street names (6-0, with one recusal).

• Approved Palone Caretaker Dwelling CUP with 8 findings, 6 conditions, 1 note (7-0)
• Approved Midtown at Clear Creek, Filing No. 13 with 9 findings, 4 conditions, 3 notes, plus added condition to update street names (6-0, Fitzjarrald recused)

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will consider resolutions regarding school mill levy overrides and specific land use applications. The meeting includes a public hearing on a final plat for a property on Sheridan.

• Resolution supporting Adams 12 Five Star Schools' proposed mill levy override
• Resolution supporting Propositions LL and MM
• Agreement with KR Construction Group Inc. for $8,800.00 for Government Center accessibility improvements
• Final Plat approval for Tapia Residences Subdivision (Case #PLT2025-00018)
• Land use hearing for 5200 Sheridan Final Plat (PRC2024-00016)

The provided minutes contain only an error message indicating a transient failure, with no record of any decisions or actions taken by the Board of County Commissioners. No substantive decisions were made or recorded in the available text.

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss the 2026 budget, specifically one-time budget impacts, and to hear about a building decarbonization grant from the Colorado Energy Office and Denver Regional Council of Governments. The session also includes updates on regional transportation lobbying and compliance with electric vehicle charging station requirements.

• 2026 Budget Development - One-Time Budget Impacts
• Colorado Energy Office Local IMPACT Accelerator Grant / Denver Regional Council of Governments Building Decarbonization Grant
• Regional Transportation Strategic Lobbying & Communication Plan for the CDOT 10 Year Plan
• Update re Compliance with HB24-1173 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board

The Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board holds a study session on licensing background and procedures, followed by a public hearing. The board will vote on a consent calendar featuring multiple liquor and marijuana license renewals and consider a new liquor license application.

• Liquor License Renewal for Turnpike Liquor Depot (LIQ2025-00077)
• Liquor License Renewal for Saturday Night Live (LIQ2025-00080)
• Liquor License Renewal for 7-Eleven Store 13167A (LIQ2025-00081)
• Liquor License Renewal for Coronado Liquor (LIQ2025-00082)
• Liquor License Renewal for Corner Market (LIQ2025-00083)

The Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board approved the consent calendar, renewing six liquor and marijuana licenses, and approved the boundaries for a new liquor license for Main Street Market #525. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also noted that members will receive emails to assist in developing standards related to liquor and marijuana.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar renewals for 6 licenses (5-0)
• Approved boundaries for new liquor license LIQ2025-00079 for Main Street Market #525 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss legal advice and funding for infrastructure projects. The meeting includes an executive session and updates on regional coordination.

• Executive session regarding contract terms for Clear Creek Drop Structure Project
• Mile High Flood District funding for BNSF Project
• Municipal Regional Coordination update

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on October 14, 2025, featuring public comment, a proclamation for Italian-American Heritage Month, and a review of the County Manager's proposed 2026 budget. The meeting also includes land-use hearings and a consent calendar with tax abatement resolutions and a contract amendment for asbestos mitigation.

• Proclamation of October 2025 as Italian-American Heritage Month
• County Manager's 2026 Proposed Budget
• Resolution approving tax refunds for accounts P0040541, R0148005, R0148006, and R0212569
• Resolution approving Amendment Three to the Agreement with JKS Industries LLC for $81,558.25 in asbestos mitigation and demolition services
• Land-use hearings for Rocky Mountain Rail Park Lot 11 Subdivision Replat and 6820 Pecos St. Rezone (continuance)

The Board of County Commissioners approved land use amendments for the Clear Creek Valley Subdivision and the Rocky Mountain Rail Park. The board also approved an executive session regarding the Zatkalik claim and continued a rezone request for 6820 Pecos St. to November 4, 2025.

• Approved Clear Creek Valley Subdivision amendments (4-0)
• Approved Rocky Mountain Rail Park, Lot 11 subdivision replat (4-0)
• Continued 6820 Pecos St. rezone to November 4, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved executive session regarding Zatkalik claim (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar excluding item 6D (4-0)
• Proclaimed October 2025 as Italian-American Heritage Month

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review budget impacts for 2026 and receive an update on the 72 Junction Project. The session includes a lightning round of administrative items and an executive session for legal advice regarding the Zatkalik Claim.

• 72 Junction Project update with Scott McFadden of Prospect Properties
• 2026 Budget Development regarding on-going budget impacts
• Discussion on Adams 12 Ballot Initiative
• Endorsement of Prop MM (Healthy School Meals for All / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program measure)
• Executive session regarding legal advice and negotiations for the Zatkalik Claim

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to conduct a final interview for a lobbyist. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.

• Lobbyist final interview

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will meet for a study session to discuss several items, including executive sessions for litigation and economic incentive negotiations. The board will also hear presentations on a community-based organizations sector scan and a municipal regional coordination update.

• Executive Session regarding the Coates Litigation with Doug Edelstein at 9:00 a.m.
• Executive Session regarding economic incentive negotiators with Heidi Miller at 9:30 a.m.
• Community Based Organizations (CBOs) Sector Scan and Financial Cliff Assessment with Daniela Garcia at 10:00 a.m.
• Municipal Regional Coordination Update with Kristin Sullivan, Alisha Reis, and Daniela Garcia at 10:30 a.m.

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review compensation for the 2026 budget. The board will also receive updates on the Colorado Department of Transportation's 10-year plan and specific projects.

• Compensation for 2026 Budget
• Colorado Department of Transportation Project and 10-Year Plan Updates
• I-270 Project updates
• CDOT Bus Rapid Transit Program updates
• Human Services 101 Event Preparation

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will meet on October 7, 2025, to discuss land use hearings including the Magellan Pipeline Expansion Project and Day Subdivision. The consent calendar features property acquisitions for the Berkeley Gardens Neighborhood Improvements Project, an agreement with the City of Thornton for widening 104th Avenue, and a software support purchase order with Oracle America, Inc. for $279,621.51.

• Purchase order with Oracle America, Inc. for $279,621.51 for JD Edwards Software System support and licensing
• Resolution authorizing property acquisitions for the Berkeley Gardens Neighborhood Improvements Project
• Intergovernmental agreement with the City of Thornton for engineering and right-of-way for the widening of 104th Avenue
• Land use hearing for RCU2024-00046 Magellan Pipeline Expansion Project
• Land use hearing for PRC2025-00006 Day Subdivision

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners approved the consent calendar, including expenditures, minutes, and several resolutions, and approved the Day Subdivision land use case. The Magellan Pipeline Expansion Project was referred to the Planning Commission. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent calendar including expenditures, minutes, and resolutions (5-0)
• Approved Day Subdivision land use case PRC2025-00006 (5-0)
• Referred Magellan Pipeline Expansion Project RCU2024-00046 to Planning Commission (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners holds a study session to receive 2026 budget presentations from five departments: Information Technology & Innovation, Clerk & Recorder’s Office, Human Services, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Animal Shelter. Each department head will present their proposed budget for the coming fiscal year.

• 2026 Budget Presentation – Information Technology & Innovation
• 2026 Budget Presentation – Clerk & Recorder's Office
• 2026 Budget Presentation – Human Services
• 2026 Budget Presentation – County Sheriff
• 2026 Budget Presentation – Animal Shelter

Board of Adjustment

The Adams County Board of Adjustment will hold a study session to review its own criteria, then convene a public hearing. The main action item is a special use permit request for a food truck at 6990 Federal Boulevard. The board will also approve minutes from its September 18, 2025 meeting.

• Study session on Board of Adjustment review criteria
• Public hearing for VSP2024-00028: Tacos Y Tortas La Preferida Food Truck Special Use Permit
• Applicant: Lobardao Epitacio Vigil
• Location: 6990 Federal Boulevard
• Request: special use permit for food truck on Industrial-1 zoned property, up to five years

The Adams County Board of Adjustment approved a variance and special use permit for the Tacos y Tortas La Preferida Food Truck. The board approved the case with seven findings, 12 conditions, and two notes by a 5-0 vote. They also approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting
• Approved VSP2024-00028 for Tacos y Tortas La Preferida Food Truck with seven findings, 12 conditions, and two notes (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to review 2026 budget presentations from various county departments, including Facilities & Fleet Management, District Attorney's Office, Public Works, Public Health, Community Safety & Wellbeing, County Attorney, Colorado Air & Space Port, Communications, Parks/Open Space/Cultural Arts, and Community & Economic Development. These are presentations for discussion, not final decisions.

• 2026 Budget Presentation - Facilities & Fleet Management
• 2026 Budget Presentation - District Attorney's Office
• 2026 Budget Presentation - Public Works
• 2026 Budget Presentation - Public Health
• 2026 Budget Presentation - Colorado Air & Space Port

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions including budget appropriations and infrastructure contracts. The meeting includes land use hearings and executive sessions for legal advice on environmental and maintenance issues.

• Second Supplemental Appropriations to the 2025 Adams County Government Budget
• $308,770.58 agreement amendment with Pro-Pipe, Inc. for stormwater infrastructure
• $29,586.32 agreement amendment with Roadsafe Systems Traffic, Inc. for pavement marking
• Land use hearing for 53rd & Tennyson Row Final Plat and Vacation
• Opioid Abatement 2025 Grant Awards and Grant Agreements

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent calendar, including budget amendments, grant awards, and contract amendments, and approved the 53rd & Tennyson Row final plat and vacation. The Magellan Pipeline Expansion land use case was continued to October 7, 2025, with no action taken. The board also approved two executive sessions for legal advice on environmental contamination and culvert maintenance.

• Approved consent calendar including 2025 budget supplemental appropriations (4-0)
• Approved 53rd & Tennyson Row final plat and vacation (4-0)
• Continued Magellan Pipeline Expansion case to October 7, 2025
• Approved executive session for legal advice on environmental contamination (4-0)
• Approved executive session for legal advice on culvert maintenance (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session with two main items: an update on the CASP Strategy P3 (a public-private partnership) and a study session on the detention facility. The meeting also includes two executive sessions for legal advice on environmental contamination and culvert maintenance, which are closed to the public. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Executive session for legal advice on environmental contamination issue
• Executive session for legal advice on culvert maintenance
• CASP Strategy P3 update with Altitude X representatives
• Detention Facility Study Session with Sheriff Gene Claps

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review economic data and financial planning. Discussions include the 2026 budget for the County Manager's Office and a debt overview for the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Economic and demographic update with Richard Wobbekind
• Capital Improvement Plan and debt overview
• Property tax and fund balance overview
• Compensation and benefit renewal discussion
• 2026 Budget Presentation for the County Manager's Office

Planning Commission

The Adams County Planning Commission will hold a study session on development standards and a public hearing to review subdivision plats and a rezone request. The meeting includes a right-of-way vacation resolution and three subdivision cases with waiver requests.

• Right-of-way vacation resolution for a portion of Stuart Street
• Counter Drive Minor Subdivision Plat (8315 Counter Drive, 2 lots on 0.36 acres)
• 5200 Sheridan Minor Subdivision Final Plat (5200 Sheridan Boulevard, 3 lots + tract on 7 acres)
• Rocky Mountain Rail Park Lot 11 A Subdivision Replat (3 lots on 35 acres, private streets waiver)
• 6820 Pecos Street Rezone from Residential-1-C to Commercial-2

The Adams County Planning Commission approved four land-use cases: a minor subdivision plat, two final plats, and a rezone. The Counter Drive Minor Subdivision Plat was approved 7-0, the 5200 Sheridan Minor Subdivision Final Plat was approved 4-3, the Rocky Mountain Rail Park Lot 11 A Subdivision Replat & Waiver was approved, and the 6820 Pecos Street Rezone was approved 4-3. All approvals included specific findings of fact, conditions, and notes as recorded.

• Approved Counter Drive Minor Subdivision Plat (7-0)
• Approved 5200 Sheridan Minor Subdivision Final Plat (4-3)
• Approved Rocky Mountain Rail Park Lot 11 A Subdivision Replat & Waiver
• Approved 6820 Pecos Street Rezone (4-3)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session on September 24, 2025. The agenda consists of a single discussion item regarding the Parks CIP 5-Year Plan led by Byron Fanning.

• Parks CIP 5-Year Plan discussion led by Byron Fanning

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will review grant awards, proclamations, and a consent calendar containing multiple service agreements. Key items include funding amendments for housing and homelessness prevention, domestic violence services, and easements for infrastructure projects. The meeting also features time for public comment and routine administrative reports.

• Resolution approving Amendment Six with Almost Home in the amount of $145,000.00 for housing and homeless prevention
• Resolution approving Amendment Seven with Family Tree Inc. in the amount of $89,500.00 for housing and homeless prevention
• Resolution approving Amendment Seven with Growing Home in the amount of $110,000.00 for housing and homeless prevention services
• Resolution approving Amendment Six with Comitis Crisis Center in the amount of $19,000.00 for housing and homeless prevention services
• Resolution approving Amendment Nine to the agreement with Family Tree Inc. in the amount of $323,473.00 for domestic violence services

The Board of County Commissioners, with three members present and two excused, approved the agenda, the Community Enrichment Grant Program awards, and the entire consent calendar, which included expenditures, minutes, and multiple resolutions for housing, homeless prevention, and other services. No substantive land use or new business items were discussed.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved Community Enrichment Grant Program awards and agreements (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar including expenditures, minutes, and resolutions (3-0)
• Approved Amendment Six to Almost Home agreement for $145,000 for housing and homeless prevention
• Approved Amendment Seven to Family Tree Inc. for $89,500 for housing and homeless prevention
• Approved Amendment Seven to Growing Home for $110,000 for housing and homeless prevention services
• Approved Amendment Six to Comitis Crisis Center for $19,000 for housing and homeless prevention services
• Approved Amendment Nine to Family Tree Inc. for $323,473 for domestic violence services

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review development standards and sustainability in Adams County. The meeting includes a discussion on a conservation easement amendment in Gross with the City of Brighton.

• Development Standards Overhaul, Module 3
• Sustainability in Adams County
• Resolution Approving First Amendment to Deed of Conservation Easement in Gross with the City of Brighton

Boar of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to receive legal advice. The discussion is focused on constituent communication.

• Executive Session regarding legal advice on constituent communication

Board of Adjustment

The Adams County Board of Adjustment will hold a study session reviewing review criteria before convening a public hearing. At the hearing, the board will decide three variance requests: one for a Strasburg communications tower seeking to exceed the antenna limit, one for a 10-foot security fence near Barr Lake, and one for a 3-foot side setback for a residential accessory structure.

• Variance for Strasburg Communications Tower at 2550 Strasburg Road (VSP2025-00033)
• Variance for Xcel Energy 10-foot security fence at 13675 Powhaton Road (VSP2025-00032)
• Variance for Maria Heredia’s 3-foot side setback at 7766 Vallejo Street (VSP2025-00031)

The Board of Adjustment approved all three variance cases on the agenda, each by a 5-0 vote. The Strasburg Communication Tower was approved with 8 findings of fact, 1 condition, and 4 notes. The Xcel Barr Lake Fence Variance was approved with 8 findings of fact, 3 conditions, and 3 notes, after adding the word 'existing' to conditions #1 and #2. The Heredia Vallejo Setback Variance was approved with 5 findings of fact and 3 notes, including a standard condition limiting approval to the application materials.

• Approved Strasburg Communication Tower variance (5-0)
• Approved Xcel Barr Lake Fence Variance with amended conditions (5-0)
• Approved Heredia Vallejo Setback Variance with standard condition (5-0)

Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board

The Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board will meet to approve minutes from its August 2025 meeting and renew nine liquor licenses and three marijuana licenses. No new applications or fee changes are listed on this agenda.

• Liquor License Renewal: LIQ2025-00039 (NOVA ENTERPRISE LLC dba SPIRIT WORLD LIQUOR)
• Liquor License Renewal: LIQ2025-00065 (MI TIERRA MEXICAN FOOD LLC dba MI TIERRA MEXICAN FOOD)
• Liquor License Renewal: LIQ2025-00070 (MAVERIK INC. dba MAVERIK INC. #691)
• Liquor License Renewal: LIQ2025-00075 (LAS DELICIAS RESTAURANTS INC. dba LAS DELICIAS RESTAURANT #2)
• Marijuana License Renewal: MEL2025-00006 (SBUDS LLC dba STAR BUDS)

The Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board approved all 13 items on its consent calendar, renewing liquor and marijuana licenses for businesses including Spirit World Liquor, Mi Tierra Mexican Food, and Star Buds. The board also unanimously approved the meeting minutes and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar with 13 license renewals (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will consider the final acceptance of public improvements for three projects and a software subscription purchase. The meeting includes land use hearings regarding vehicle storage and a pipeline expansion request.

• Purchase order for Insight Public Sector, Inc. for $269,155.50 for Commvault Metallic Backup Subscription 2025.353
• Final acceptance of public improvements at Pomponio Terrace Subdivision, Filing No. 4
• Final acceptance of public improvements at 6701 Zuni St.
• Final acceptance of public improvements at Blue Bear Waste Services, 461 E 66th Ave.
• Land use hearing for Mustard Seed Construction Vehicle Storage

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent calendar, including several public improvement acceptances and a $269,155.50 purchase order for backup software. In land use hearings, the board approved the Mustard Seed Construction vehicle storage case (RCU2023-00056) and continued the Magellan Pipeline Expansion Project (RCU2024-00046) to October 7, 2025, without action on its merits.

• Approved consent calendar including final acceptance of public improvements at Pomponio Terrace, 6701 Zuni St., and Blue Bear Waste Services (3-0)
• Approved $269,155.50 purchase order with Insight Public Sector for Commvault backup subscription (3-0)
• Approved Mustard Seed Construction vehicle storage case RCU2023-00056 (3-0)
• Continued Magellan Pipeline Expansion Project RCU2024-00046 to October 7, 2025 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session on September 16, 2025, to receive legal advice and instruct negotiators regarding a personnel investigation in an executive session. They will also discuss the Adams / Broomfield 2026 budget.

• Executive session for legal advice and instructing negotiators regarding a personnel investigation
• Adams / Broomfield 2026 budget discussion

Planning Commission

The Adams County Planning Commission will hold a study session and public hearing to discuss general updates, approve minutes and by-laws, and review a subdivision case and two drainage easements. The meeting includes procedural actions and a public comment period.

• Resolution accepting permanent drainage easement from Reconserve of Colorado, Inc.
• Resolution accepting permanent access and drainage easement from Public Service Company of Colorado
• Case PRC2025-00006: Day Subdivision rezoning request for 16722 Quail Run Road

The Adams County Planning Commission approved the Day Subdivision (Case PRC2025-00006) with 7 findings of fact, 1 condition, and 1 note, by a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Thompson recused). The commission also approved the August 14, 2025 minutes, the Planning Commission by-laws, and the consent agenda, each by 7-0 votes.

• Approved Day Subdivision (PRC2025-00006) with 7 findings, 1 condition, 1 note (6-0, Thompson recused)
• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Planning Commission by-laws (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss the employee relations process with Heidi Miller.

• Discussion of Employee Relations Process

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss the second amendment to the 2025 budget and an improvement plan following the East Adams County tornadoes. The board will also review grant award recommendations and an external auditor's presentation.

• Second Amendment to 2025 Adams County Budget
• After Action Report & Improvement Plan: East Adams County Tornadoes
• Community Enrichment Grant Advisory Committee award recommendations
• External Auditor Presentation by CliftonLarsonAllen
• Letter of Support for the Domestic Violence Initiative for Women with Disabilities

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several high-value contracts for translation services and airport infrastructure. The board is also considering a massage facility licensing ordinance and property tax abatement recommendations.

• Agreement with Amrize West Central, Inc. for $1,014,214.80 for the Taxilane R3 & A*B Extension Project-2025.753
• Translation service agreements with CESCO ($1,000,000), Interprecourt ($750,000), Lexpro ($500,000), and 1 World Translations ($375,000)
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 18 regarding Massage Facility Licensing
• Resolution adopting Hearing Officer's recommendations for property tax abatement petitions
• Easement agreement with Northside Gardens, LLC for East 73rd Avenue and Washington Street to York Street Improvements Project

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent calendar and several new business items, including a $1,014,214.80 contract for the Taxilane R3 & A8B Extension Project and multiple interpretation/translation service agreements totaling over $2.6 million. The board also adopted Ordinance No. 18, the Massage Facility Licensing Ordinance, on second reading. All votes were unanimous (4-0 or 5-0).

• Approved consent calendar including expenditures, minutes, and property tax abatement resolutions (5-0)
• Approved FAA grant agreement AIG Project No. 3-08-0016-048-2025 (5-0)
• Approved $1,014,214.80 contract with Amrize West Central for Taxilane R3 & A8B Extension Project (4-0)
• Approved $375,000 contract with 1 World Translations for interpretation/translation services (4-0)
• Approved $500,000 contract with Lexpro dba A & A Languages for interpretation/translation services (4-0)
• Approved $750,000 contract with Interprecourt for translation/interpretation services (4-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 contract with CESCO for interpretation/translation services (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 18 - Massage Facility Licensing Ordinance (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session with a single item: an executive session to receive legal advice and instruct negotiators regarding a potential CCRD settlement. The session is closed to the public, and no other business is listed.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) for legal advice and negotiation instructions
• Potential CCRD settlement discussed

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review the 2025 second quarter budget update and proposed building and fire code ordinances. The session includes discussions on psilocybin regulation and economic incentive negotiations.

• Building and Fire Code Update (Ordinances 4 and 12)
• Second Quarter Update – 2025 Adams County Budget
• Psilocybin Regulation Under Prop 122 and SB23-290
• Amended SCFD Funding Plan
• Request for 2 Harm Reduction Specialists staff funded by ROAC

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several service agreements, including funding for youth intervention and family evaluations. The meeting includes a resolution for opioid abatement grant awards and various infrastructure and IT contracts.

• Agreement with Maple Star dba Clarvida for $600,000 for family evaluations and kinship assessments
• Agreement with Maple Star dba Clarvida for $400,000 for youth intervention services
• Agreement with SNI Technology for $225,331.20 for IT contract labor at the Sheriff's Office
• Purchase order with Envirotech Services, Inc. for $100,510.46 for granular deicing material
• Resolution approving Adams County Opioid Abatement Grant Awards and Agreements

The Adams County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda, proclamations for September 2025 as Student Attendance Matters Month and National Kinship Care Awareness Month, and opioid abatement grant awards. The board also approved a large consent calendar including various contracts and tax abatements, along with new business items such as agreements for family evaluations, youth intervention services, and a lease at the Colorado Air and Space Port.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved Adams County Opioid Abatement Grant Awards and Agreements (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including tax abatements, vendor contracts, and bond volume cap assignments (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Front Range Flight School at Colorado Air and Space Port (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Maple Star dba Clarvida for $600,000.00 for SAFE Home Studies and Kinship Assessments (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Maple Star dba Clarvida for $400,000.00 for Youth Intervention Services (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss the CASP Strategy and P3. The session includes representatives from the P3 Project Team and AltitudeX.

• CASP Strategy & P3 Update with Alisha Reis, P3 Project Team, and AltitudeX

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will convene for a study session on August 25, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The sole agenda item is an executive session with Heidi Miller for legal advice and negotiation instructions regarding potential investment opportunities associated with a P3 at CASP.

• Executive Session Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) for Legal Advice and Instructing Negotiators Regarding Potential Investments Opportunities Associated with P3 at CASP

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss the Colorado Legislative Special Session of August 2025. The agenda includes only this discussion item and other matters of public business that may arise. No decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Colorado Legislative Special Session, August 2025

Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board

The Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board is scheduled to meet on August 20, 2025. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes, public comments, and a consent calendar featuring multiple liquor and marijuana license renewals.

• Liquor License Renewal: LIQ2025‑00039 for Nova Enterprise LLC doing business as Spirit World Liquor
• Liquor License Renewal: LIQ2025‑00058 for Watco Liquor Store LLC doing business as Watco Liquors
• Liquor License Renewal: LIQ2025‑00059 for J. Abrams Investments, LLC doing business as Great Scotts Eatery
• Liquor License Renewal: LIQ2025‑00062 for CST Metro LLC doing business as Circle K #274068
• Marijuana License Renewal: MEL2025‑00005 for Nobo Denver LLC doing business as Nobo Denver LLC

The Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board approved all eight license renewals on its agenda, including seven liquor licenses and one marijuana license, with no comments or changes. The board also approved the meeting minutes and adjourned, scheduling its next hearing for September 17, 2025.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved renewal for NOVA ENTERPRISE LLC dba SPIRIT WORLD LIQUOR (5-0)
• Approved renewal for WATCO LIQUOR STORE LLC dba WATCO LIQUORS (5-0)
• Approved renewal for J. ABRAMS INVESTMENTS, LLC dba GREAT SCOTTS EATERY (5-0)
• Approved renewal for CST METRO LLC dba CIRCLE K #274068 (5-0)
• Approved renewal for GUTIERREZ FAM LLC dba LIQUOR BOX OF AMERICA (5-0)
• Approved renewal for MIDTOWN POOL CLUB LLC dba MIDTOWN POOL CLUB LLC (5-0)
• Approved renewal for EVERYDAY STORES LLC dba EVERYDAY STORES #5719 (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session consisting of two executive sessions. The board will receive legal advice regarding a county land use application and water rights.

• Executive session regarding legal advice for County’s Land Use Application
• Executive session regarding legal advice for Water Rights

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to receive updates on county initiatives. The meeting includes discussions on water planning, education, and emergency response reports.

• Adams County Water Master Plan discussion with Brendle Group
• Adams County Education Consortium (ACEC) update
• After Action Report & Improvement Plan regarding East Adams County Tornadoes
• Poet Laureate II Announcement

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider the Magellan Pipeline Expansion Project (RCU2024-00046), along with several resolutions and agreements. The board will also vote on consent calendar items including contracts for community corrections, construction, and right-of-way agreements for road improvements.

• Magellan Pipeline Expansion Project land use case (RCU2024-00046)
• $820,787 agreement with Harrison Custom Builders for Sheriff's Skills Training Building
• $658,888 agreement with FCI Constructors for staff dining to office conversion at Detention Center
• Right-of-way agreements with Teri L. Ciancio for East 73rd/74th Avenue improvements
• Community corrections agreements with CoreCivic and Intervention Community Corrections Services

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including a $820,787 contract for the Sheriff's Skills Training Building and a $658,888 construction manager agreement for the Detention Center staff dining conversion. The board also continued the Magellan Pipeline Expansion land use case to September 30, 2025. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $820,787 contract with Harrison Custom Builders for Sheriff's Skills Training Building (5-0)
• Approved $658,888 agreement with FCI Constructors for Detention Center staff dining to office conversion (5-0)
• Approved MOU with District Attorney for Family Justice Center at Pete Mirelez Human Services Center (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including multiple resolutions and agreements (5-0)
• Continued Magellan Pipeline Expansion land use case to September 30, 2025 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session regarding the Strasburg Subarea Plan Update. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for vehicle storage and several drainage and right-of-way easements.

• Study Session: Strasburg Subarea Plan Update
• Case RCU2023-00056: Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage of five vehicles over 7,000 lbs at 33950 E 152nd Ave
• Resolution for permanent drainage easement from Public Service Company of Colorado
• Resolution for warranty deed from City of Thornton for a portion of Steele Street
• Resolution for permanent drainage easement from 280 W 62 Avenue, LLC

The Adams County Planning Commission approved the Mustard Seed Construction Vehicle Storage case (RCU2023-00056) with 8 findings of fact, 18 conditions, and 1 note, in a 7-0 vote. The commission also approved the agenda, minutes from July 24, 2025, and the consent agenda, all by 7-0 votes. The commission continued discussion of its by-laws to the next meeting by a 6-1 vote.

• Approved Mustard Seed Construction Vehicle Storage (RCU2023-00056) with 8 findings, 18 conditions, 1 note (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 24, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Continued Planning Commission by-laws discussion to next meeting (6-1)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners holds a study session to review prospective legislative concepts for 2025. This is a discussion-only session with no formal decisions scheduled.

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several service contracts and a massage facility licensing ordinance. The board is also reviewing open space grant awards and a planned unit development amendment.

• Agreement with Maple Star Dba Clarvida, Inc. for $2,250,000.00 for Diligent Search Services
• Agreement with Artcraft Sign Company for $588,041.00 for Riverdale Regional Park Wayfinding Signage
• First Reading of Ordinance No. 18 regarding Massage Facility Licensing
• Public hearing for PUD2023-00002 VanPelt Planned Unit Development, Amendment No. 2
• Resolution approving Open Space Grant Awards and Grant Agreements

The Board of County Commissioners approved several resolutions and a land use case. Key approvals included a $588,041 signage contract for Riverdale Regional Park, a $2,250,000 agreement with Maple Star dba Clarvida for diligent search services, and an amendment to the VanPelt Planned Unit Development. The consent calendar, including expenditures and an intergovernmental agreement, was also approved. A first reading of a massage facility licensing ordinance was held.

• Approved open space grant awards and agreements (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including expenditures and drainage easement (4-0)
• Approved $588,041 Artcraft Sign Company contract for Riverdale signage (4-0)
• Approved $2,250,000 Maple Star dba Clarvida contract for diligent search services (4-0)
• Approved VanPelt PUD Amendment No. 2 (4-0)
• Held first reading of Ordinance No. 18 - Massage Facility Licensing

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to receive an update from the Aerotropolis Regional Transportation Authority and discuss the allocation of private activity bonds. Commissioners will also review and decide on a contract update for the TANF/Colorado Works program, which provides temporary assistance to needy families.

• Aerotropolis Regional Transportation Authority (ARTA) Update & Onboarding
• Private Activity Bond Allocation & Assignment
• TANF/Colorado Works Contract Update and Decision

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a study session with the County Attorney to review application criteria. The public hearing will address three requests for variances regarding property setbacks and lot coverage.

• Case VSP2024-00037: Variance for accessory structure setback at 900 West 68th Way
• Case PRA2025-00003: Variances for side property line setback and lot coverage at 15849 Harvest Court
• Case PRA2025-00004: Variances for rear structure setback and minimum lot size at 8315 Counter Drive

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from July 17, 2025, and then heard three variance cases. It approved a garage variance for Lemus on West 68th Way with conditions, denied a side setback variance for the Cox Harvest Hangar, and denied a lot coverage variance for the same property after a tie vote. The board also approved variances for the Counter Drive Lift Station.

• Approved Lemus Garage Variance on West 68th Way with 7 findings, 3 notes, 1 condition (4-0)
• Denied Cox Harvest Hangar side setback variance with 7 findings (3-1, Nyholm dissenting)
• Denied Cox Harvest Hangar lot coverage variance after 2-2 tie (Frey and Green dissenting)
• Approved Counter Drive Lift Station variances with 8 findings, 1 condition, 1 note (4-0)
• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss the DRCOG Regional Housing Needs Assessment, receive a briefing from the Airport Coordinating Committee, and work on the approach and strategy for the 2026–2030 Public Works Capital Improvement Plan. The session also includes a lightning round for commissioner and manager communications and administrative item reviews.

• DRCOG Regional Housing Needs Assessment discussion
• Airport Coordinating Committee (ACC) briefing
• Public Works CIP 5-Year Plan (2026–2030) working session
• Lightning round: commissioners' and managers' communications, administrative item review

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to approve routine items including proclamations, minutes, and several lease amendments. The meeting also includes public comment and consent calendar votes on operational expenses and tax resolutions.

• Proclamation of August 2025 as Child Support Awareness Month
• Proclamation of August 1, 2025 as Colorado Day
• Resolution approving $92,876.00 for Sheriff’s Office uniforms (Galls LLC)
• Resolution approving $397,606.00 for Detention Facility construction services (FCI Constructors)
• Resolution approving $640,000.00 for Pecos Street construction project (Hamon Infrastructure)

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent calendar and all new business items by a 4-0 vote, with Commissioner Emma Pinter excused. Actions included approving amendments to leases with Maxar Intelligence, a $92,876 uniform contract for the Sheriff's Office, a $397,606 construction manager contract for the detention facility, a Medicaid eligibility incentive agreement, a $250,000 Meals on Wheels amendment, and a $640,000 change order for the Pecos Street construction project.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, trustee expenses, tax cancellations, and lease amendments (4-0)
• Approved $92,876 amendment with Galls LLC for Sheriff's Office uniforms (4-0)
• Approved $397,606 amendment with FCI Constructors for detention facility side wall access project (4-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Medicaid Eligibility Incentive IGA with State of Colorado (4-0)
• Approved $250,000 amendment with Volunteers of America for Meals on Wheels (4-0)
• Approved $640,000 change order with Hamon Infrastructure for Pecos Street construction (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session with two executive sessions, both closed to the public. The first is to discuss a personnel matter, and the second is to receive legal advice regarding land use. No other public business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session on personnel matter under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)
• Executive session for legal advice on land use under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss several items, including a public hearing on ADA improvements, a briefing on the W. 70th Ave. corridor project, a fuels impact reduction grant program, and a development standards overhaul for agricultural districts. They will also review economic development incentives and other administrative matters. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Public Hearing on ADA Improvements
• W. 70th Ave. Corridor Project Briefing & Design Path Forward
• Fuels Impact Reduction Grant Program Strategic Delivery Framework
• Development Standards Overhaul Module 2: Agricultural Districts
• Economic Development Incentives Round 2: Business Support, Grants and Programs

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will consider the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for HUD housing programs. The meeting includes decisions on several drainage easements, right-of-way agreements, and a land use hearing for an event center.

• Approval of 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs
• Land use hearing for GCSA Event Center Conditional Use Permit Full Barn (RCU2023-00001)
• Right-of-Way and Easement agreements for East 73rd Avenue and East 74th Avenue Improvements Project
• Contract with FCI Constructors, Inc. for $15,000.00 for Riverdale Golf Course Clubhouse Renovation
• Amendment with Landtech Contractors, LLC for $10,248.00 for grounds maintenance

The Board of County Commissioners approved a series of resolutions on the consent calendar, including the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan for HUD-funded housing and community development programs. The board also authorized various property tax abatements, drainage easements, and infrastructure agreements, and continued a land use hearing for an event center.

• Approved 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved tax abatement petitions and refunds (5-0)
• Accepted drainage easements from Strasburg Metro and Quiktrip (5-0)
• Approved right-of-way and easement agreements for 73rd/74th Ave project (5-0)
• Approved $10,248 amendment for grounds maintenance services (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 contract for golf course clubhouse renovation (5-0)
• Continued GCSA Event Center conditional use permit to Dec 9, 2025 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Adams County Planning Commission will hold a study session on by-laws followed by a public hearing to review Case RCU2024-00046, the Magellan Denver Expansion Project. The project seeks a conditional use permit for a 12-mile pipeline expansion in Adams County.

• Magellan Denver Expansion Project (Case RCU2024-00046) — conditional use permit for 12-mile pipeline expansion
• Public hearing on pipeline expansion near East 104th Avenue, Imboden Road, Hudson Road, and Interstate-70

The Adams County Planning Commission approved the agenda and the July 10, 2025 minutes, both by 4-0 votes. The only substantive decision was the denial of the Magellan Denver Expansion Project (Case #RCU024-00046) with three findings of fact, on a 3-1 vote.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Denied Magellan Denver Expansion Project with 3 findings of fact (3-1)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session with closed-door executive sessions to receive legal advice on potential public-private partnership investments at CASP and economic incentive agreement terms. A public discussion of the county’s economic development strategic plan is also scheduled.

• Executive session on potential P3 investments at CASP
• Executive session on economic incentive agreement terms
• Discussion of Adams County Economic Development Strategic Plan

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners meets for a study session on July 22, 2025, to discuss presentations and updates from various departments. Topics include a presentation from the Hispanic Restaurant Association, detention facility expansions, open space grants, regional municipal coordination, and lightning round items such as the I-270 Critical Bridge Bundle application.

• Hispanic Restaurant Association Presentation
• Detention Facility - Courtroom Expansion, Centralized Staff Restroom, and Staff Workroom
• Spring 2025 Open Space Sales Tax Competitive Grants / Extension Requests
• CDOT Letter of Support for I-270 Critical Bridge Bundle Application
• Brighton Proposed Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will review several land use and drainage agreements. The board is also considering funding for core services and a large bond issuance for a multifamily housing community.

• Proposed issuance of up to $22,000,000 in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Uplands by 2880 Uplands, LLLP
• Agreement amendment with Justice Works for Core Services in the amount of $1,240,000.00
• Agreement amendment with Ensolum, LLC for $243,715.00 for pond-channel inspections
• Agreement amendment with Maple Star dba Clarvida for $125,000.00 for Core Services
• Final Plat approval for Ridgeview Estates, Filing No. 2

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $1,240,000 amendment to the agreement with Justice Works for core services, and unanimously approved the consent calendar containing 21 items including resolutions on funding, leases, easements, and a housing bond hearing. All votes were 4-0 with Commissioner Henson excused.

• Approved $1,240,000 amendment to Justice Works agreement (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar with 21 items (4-0)
• Approved $22M multifamily housing revenue bond hearing for Uplands (consent)
• Approved conservation easement for Barber Property (consent)
• Approved Ridgeview Estates Filing No. 2 final plat (consent)
• Approved $243,715 amendment for FEMA pond-channel inspections (consent)
• Approved $125,000 amendment with Maple Star dba Clarvida (consent)
• Approved proclamation for Disability Pride Month (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider four variance requests. These cases involve requests for extensions, setback reductions, and road classification exceptions.

• Case VSP2025-00030: One-year extension for 17.9% lot coverage at 14647 East 134th Place
• Case VSP2024-00037: 20-foot front setback for accessory structure at 900 West 68th Way
• Case VSP2025-00016: 15-foot setback for accessory structure at 9299 East 157th Avenue
• Case VSP2025-00024: Road classification variance for automobile dealership at 7300 Broadway Street

The Board of Adjustment approved three variance requests and continued one case to a later date. All decisions were unanimous (3-0). The board also approved the May 29, 2025 minutes.

• Approved Peesapati-Muppala approval extension (3-0)
• Continued Lemus Garage Variance on West 68th Way to August 7, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved Wolfe Setback Variance at 9299 East 157th Avenue with conditions (3-0)
• Approved Mountain Hyundai Road Classification Variance (3-0)
• Approved May 29, 2025 minutes (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners meets for a study session on July 15, 2025. The agenda includes discussions on economic development incentives, an executive session regarding security arrangements for large events, and a lightning round covering a conservation easement and staffing requests.

• Economic Development Incentives - Round 1
• Executive Session for Security Arrangements for Large Events
• Barber Property Conservation Easement
• Sheriff's Office FTE Request

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several service agreements for youth mentoring and mental health. The meeting includes land use hearings for the VanPelt Planned Unit Development and Welby Junction.

• Agreement with 3 C’s Parent Connections for $750,000.00 for child mentoring and family services
• Agreement with Seeing Our Adolescents Rise (Soar) for $600,000.00 for youth intervention and mental health services
• Two agreements for on-call painting and exterior caulking services with Lovern’s, Inc. and CertaPro Painters for $275,000.00 each
• Land use hearings for PUD2023-00002 VanPelt Planned Unit Development and PRC2025-00001 Welby Junction
• Executive session to discuss security arrangements for large events

The Board of County Commissioners approved a series of service agreements for facility maintenance, youth support, and infrastructure projects. The board also accepted several land deeds for right-of-way purposes and continued a planned unit development case to August 12, 2025.

• Approved $275,000 contract for painting and caulking services (5-0)
• Approved $750,000 agreement for child and family services (5-0)
• Approved $600,000 agreement for youth intervention services (5-0)
• Approved $71,179.25 design services task order for South Parks (5-0)
• Approved $86,575 amendment for Head Start facility design (5-0)
• Accepted four warranty deeds for right-of-way purposes (5-0)
• Continued PUD2023-00002 VanPelt land use case to August 12, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved PRC2025-00001 Welby Junction (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session regarding transportation on East 120th Avenue. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for an event center and a permanent drainage easement.

• Transportation update on East 120th Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for an event center on 10 acres at 6539 Imboden Road
• Resolution for a permanent drainage easement from Sierra Vista Investments, LLC

The Adams County Planning Commission held an administrative session and public hearing on July 10, 2025. The commission approved the agenda, the June 26, 2025 minutes, and the consent agenda, all by a 6-0 vote. The only substantive item, the GCSA Event Center Conditional Use Permit (Case RCU2023-00001), was continued to November 13, 2025, by a 6-0 vote.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Continued GCSA Event Center Conditional Use Permit to November 13, 2025 (6-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review a change order for the Pecos St. Improvements Project and private activity bond allocations. The session includes an executive session for legal advice regarding land use.

• Private Activity Bond Allocation & Assignment
• Pecos St. Improvements Project 52nd Ave. to 58th Ave. Change Order 6
• Executive Session regarding legal advice for land use

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to receive legal advice and negotiate a development agreement with Altitude X at CASP, followed by an update from Altitude X on progress and vision. They will also hear a federal policy and funding update for Human Services, and discuss a conservation easement for the Barber Property and Sheriff's Office staffing levels.

• Executive session for legal advice on development agreement with Altitude X at CASP
• Update from Altitude X on PDA progress and vision
• Human Services Federal Policy & Funding Update
• Barber Property Conservation Easement discussion
• Sheriff's Office FTEs discussion

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider land use cases, including a rezoning and preliminary development plan and a road vacation, plus approve contracts for bridge rail repairs and office space. The board will also enter executive session to discuss a development agreement with Altitude X at the Colorado Air and Space Port. Consent items include a right-of-way agreement and a financial transparency system amendment.

• VAC2024-00002 Toczek & Finesilver East 64th Avenue Vacation
• PRC2024-00017 Maiker Boyers Rezoning and Preliminary Development Plan
• Hallmark, Inc. contract for $1,320,630 for Miscellaneous Steel Bridge Rail Repairs Project
• Lease agreement with University of Denver for office space at Colorado Air and Space Port
• OpenGov, Inc. amendment for $10,105 for Financial Transparency System

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a consent calendar, a lease with the University of Denver, a bridge rail repair contract, and a rezoning/development plan, while denying a road vacation request. The board also entered executive session to discuss a development agreement with Altitude X at the Colorado Air and Space Port.

• Approved consent calendar including July 1, 2025 minutes, right-of-way agreement with GGRG, LLC, and $10,105 OpenGov amendment (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with University of Denver for office space at Colorado Air and Space Port (5-0)
• Approved $1,320,630 agreement with Hallmark, Inc. for steel bridge rail repairs (5-0)
• Denied VAC2024-00002 Toczek & Finesilver East 64th Avenue Vacation (5-0)
• Approved PRC2024-00017 Maiker Boyers Rezoning and Preliminary Development Plan (5-0)
• Approved executive session for legal advice on Altitude X development agreement (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to receive legal advice. The discussion focuses on federal grant requirements.

• Executive Session regarding legal advice on federal grant requirements

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss strategic planning and fund allocations. The session includes reviews of economic development and opioid abatement award recommendations.

• Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Reconciliation of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Funds
• 2025-26 SCFD Funding Recommendations
• Opioid Abatement 2025 Presentation of Award Recommendations

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider two land use cases: the Vega Solar Energy Facility and the Hurley Riding Academy. The board will also vote on a consent calendar including expenditures, minutes, and several resolutions, and will consider an employment agreement for a new county manager.

• PRC2024-00006 Vega Solar Energy Facility land use case
• RCU2023-00068 Hurley Riding Academy land use case
• Resolution approving employment agreement with Dionne Stroter for County Manager
• Resolution approving $100,000 amendment for 2025 Traffic Count Program with IDAX Data Solutions
• Resolution approving settlement agreement with Earl Westhoff

The Board unanimously approved an employment agreement with Dionne Stroter for County Manager. It also approved the consent calendar, including expenditures and various resolutions, and approved two land use cases: the Vega Solar Energy Facility and the Hurley Riding Academy, with a condition removed from the latter. The meeting was largely routine with no public comment or executive session noted.

• Approved employment agreement with Dionne Stroter for County Manager (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including expenditures and resolutions (5-0)
• Approved Vega Solar Energy Facility land use case (5-0)
• Approved Hurley Riding Academy land use case (5-0)
• Removed Condition #3 from Hurley Riding Academy approval (4-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on the Water Master Plan Update. The body will also consider a major amendment for a residential development and a drainage easement.

• Study Session: Water Master Plan Update
• Case PRC2025-00001: Major amendment to Preliminary Development Plan and Plat for 222 residential units on 26 acres at 2401 East 78th Avenue
• Resolution for a permanent drainage easement from QuikTrip Corporation to Adams County

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss homelessness and housing. The agenda lists only this discussion item, with no specific proposals or decisions detailed.

• Homelessness & Housing Discussion

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss long-term planning and county policies. The meeting includes updates on energy performance and grant manuals, as well as a review of the E. 58th Ave. After-Action Report.

• Adams County 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and First Year Action Plan
• Energy Performance Contract Update
• Countywide Grant Policy and Manual
• E. 58th Ave. After-Action Report Presentation
• Patrol Vehicle Replacements

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on a public hearing agenda that includes numerous consent calendar items, budget appropriations, and new business contracts. Notable items involve agreements for social services, housing and homeless prevention, infrastructure projects, and courtroom conversions. Proclamations for Immigrant Heritage Month and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day are also scheduled.

• Resolution approving a contract amendment with MW Golden Constructors for $592,318.00 for Justice Center Alternative Dispute Resolution Room conversion to court rooms
• Resolution approving an agreement with Savio House for $1,850,000.00 for mental health, substance abuse, and family services
• Resolution approving an agreement with Contech Engineered Solutions for $303,231.39 for the Culvert Procurement Project
• Resolution approving tax abatements and tax refunds for multiple account numbers
• Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with CDOT for the Adams County Old Victory Road Roadway Curve Realignment Project

The Adams County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, a large consent calendar featuring numerous grants, agreements, and tax abatements, and new business items including a construction amendment for the Justice Center and an agreement with Savio House. Commissioner Lynn Baca was excused from the meeting. All recorded votes passed unanimously 4-0.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including tax abatements, grant agreements, IGAs, and multiple vendor contracts (4-0)
• Approved Amendment One with MW Golden Constructors for Justice Center ADR room conversion for $592,318.00 (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Savio House for $1,850,000.00 for mental health, family, and substance abuse services (4-0)

Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board

The Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board will consider several license renewals for liquor and marijuana businesses. The board will also hold public hearings regarding one new liquor license application and two ownership transfers.

• New Liquor License application for Tacos El Metate Inc dba Tacos El Metate
• Liquor License Transfer of Ownership from B&G LLC to RNDK III Inc (B&G Liquor)
• Liquor License Transfer of Ownership from Ball Four Inc. to AP Enterprises Inc (Odds On)
• Marijuana License Renewals for Snaxland, Berkeley Dispensary, and Soiku Bano
• Liquor License Renewals for 10 entities including Riverdale Regional Park

The Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board approved all items on the agenda: 13 license renewals, one new liquor license, and two license transfers, each by a 4-0 vote. No comments or changes were made to any item. The next hearing is scheduled for August 20, 2025.

• Approved 13 license renewals including Liquor Daddy, Yorkshire Fish and Chips, 7-Eleven stores, Circle K, Lowe's Avanza, T Liquor, The Perla Tapatia, Super Qwik Stop, Riverdale Regional Park, Snaxland, Berkeley Dispensary, and Soiku Bano (4-0)
• Approved new liquor license for Tacos El Metate (4-0)
• Approved transfer of B&G Liquor license from B&G LLC to RNDK III Inc (4-0)
• Approved transfer of Odds On OTB license from Ball Four Inc to AP Enterprises Inc (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of Commissioners is holding a study session on June 18, 2025. The agenda consists of a single update presentation from Letia Frandina, ACEC Executive Director, regarding the Adams County Education Consortium (ACEC).

• Adams County Education Consortium (ACEC) Update presented by Letia Frandina, ACEC Executive Director

Planning Commission

The Adams County Planning Commission will hold a study session on the Development Standards Overhaul Module 2, followed by a public hearing. The hearing includes approval of minutes, consent items, and two conditional use permit cases: a large-scale solar facility with substation and battery storage, and a riding academy. Public comment will be taken.

• Vega Solar Energy Facility: three conditional use permits for solar, substation, and battery storage near East 112th Avenue and Hanks Crossing
• Hurley Riding Academy: conditional use permit for a riding stable at 14583 Cherry Street
• Study session on Development Standards Overhaul Module 2

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss several items, including an overview of Module 2 of the Development Standards Overhaul (non-residential standards), a first amendment to the 2025 county budget, and 2025 FTE (full-time equivalent) requests. The board will also hear a follow-up on an external FTE request from ACHD and a lightning round covering budget amendments and a project priority process briefing. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Development Standards Overhaul (DSO) – Module 2 (Non-Residential Standards) overview
• First Amendment to 2025 Adams County Budget
• 2025 FTE Requests
• ACHD External FTE Request Follow-Up
• 2025 DA Budget Amendments – District Attorney Brian Mason

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a land-use case (PLN2025-00002) involving legislative alignment text amendments, approve consent calendar items including expenditures and agreements, and discuss new business such as a design services contract for the Fuel Farm Improvement Project at the Colorado Air and Space Port. The meeting also includes proclamations for Juneteenth and Pride Month, public comment, and an executive session.

• Land-use hearing: PLN2025-00002 Legislative Alignment 2025 Text Amendments
• Contract with FCI Constructors, Inc. for $402,120.00 for Detention Facility Kitchen Structural Repairs
• Task order with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. for $523,890.00 for Fuel Farm Improvement Project design at Colorado Air and Space Port
• Resolution approving 2025 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement for Sheriff's Office
• Proclamations for Juneteenth (June 19, 2025) and Pride Month (June 2025)

The Board of County Commissioners approved the agenda, selected Commissioner Kathy Henson as chair for the week of June 14-20, and approved the consent calendar, which included expenditures, minutes, and several agreements. They also approved a task order for design services at the Colorado Air and Space Port and the Legislative Alignment 2025 Text Amendments. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with two commissioners excused.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Selected Kathy Henson as chair for week of June 14-20 (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar including expenditures, minutes, and agreements (3-0)
• Approved $523,890 task order for Kimley Horn for Fuel Farm Improvement Project design (3-0)
• Approved PLN2025-00002 Legislative Alignment 2025 Text Amendments (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session. The agenda consists of one executive session to discuss security arrangements for a large meeting.

• Executive session regarding security arrangements for a large meeting

Board of Adjustment Special Meeting

The Adams County Board of Adjustment holds a special meeting with a study session for general updates, followed by a public hearing. The board will consider two variance requests: one for a duplex lot on Osceola Street and one for a dwelling floor area on Ember Street. Public comment is invited.

• PRA2025-00001: Variance for 6,650 sq ft duplex lot (7,000 required) and 50-ft lot width (70 required) at 5390 Osceola Street
• VSP2025-00015: Variance for 1,201 sq ft dwelling floor area (1,250 required) at 1394 Ember Street
• Approval of May 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Attorney's verification of jurisdiction
• Public comment period

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m. The sole agenda item listed is an End of Session Legislative Update presented by Kristin Sullivan, Jillian Coffey, Lauren Corboy, and Ben Fulton.

• End of Session Legislative Update at 9:00 a.m.

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing to consider several resolutions, including large equipment and software purchases, a construction change order, and a street vacation. The board will also hear public comment and consider proclamations for Foster Care Month and Older Americans Month. Most items are routine approvals, with the land use hearing for the Holly Street vacation being the only public hearing item.

• Purchase of four John Deere 722GP motor graders from 4 Rivers' Equipment for $1,819,696.00
• GIS software and services agreement with ESRI for $1,425,000.00
• Change order #18 for 58th Ave Construction Project with Hamon Infrastructure for $840,055.52
• Amendment to Frasca & Associates contract for $175,000.00 for owner advisory services
• Public hearing on VAC2025-00001 Holly Street Vacation

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session with presentations and discussions on the Denver International Airport, the Adams County Health Department budget, and a follow-up on HB24-1175 regarding right of first refusal/offer. The meeting also includes a lightning round for commissioner and manager communications and other public business.

• Presentation by Phil Washington, CEO of Denver International Airport
• Adams County Health Department budget overview
• Follow-up discussion on HB24-1175 (right of first refusal/offer)
• Commissioners' and managers' communications

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session on May 23, 2025, to discuss detention center third-party cost estimates. David Richards, Ameer Faquir, and Vanir Representative Mike Lowrimore are scheduled to attend.

• Discussion on Detention Center Third Party Cost Estimates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a rezoning request and preliminary development plan for a site at 7295 Washington Street. The body will also hold a study session regarding Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver.

• Rezoning of 2.1 acres at 7295 Washington Street to Planned Unit Development
• Preliminary Development Plan for 117 dwelling units and 4,200 square feet of commercial space at 7295 Washington Street
• Review of Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver at 5061 East 160th Avenue, Brighton

The Planning Commission approved the Maiker Boyers Rezoning and Preliminary Development Plan (Case PRC2024-00017) with 12 findings of fact, two conditions, and one note. The vote was 5-2, with G. Thompson and J. Dupriest dissenting. The commission also approved the May 8, 2025 minutes and the administrative session agenda, both by 7-0 votes.

• Approved Maiker Boyers Rezoning and Preliminary Development Plan with 12 findings, 2 conditions, 1 note (5-2)
• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)

Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board

The Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board will meet to review several license renewals and one new liquor license application. The meeting includes a study session for administrative and legal regulation review.

• New Liquor License application: ASCEND BREWING CO dba BRUZ BEERS
• Marijuana License Renewal: HOPE HOLDINGS LTD dba JAD'S MILE HIGH SMOKE
• Liquor License Renewal: JANETH CONDE ALVARADO dba LA RUBIA Y LA MORENA SPORTS BAR
• Liquor License Renewal: LIMON Y SAL RESTAURANT LLC dba LIMON Y SAL
• Liquor License Renewals: CST METRO LLC dba CIRCLE K #2741116 and #2744095

The Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board approved five liquor license renewals, one new liquor license, and denied one marijuana license renewal. All decisions were made by a 5-0 vote except the marijuana denial, which passed 4-1 with one abstention.

• Approved renewal of liquor licenses for La Rubia y La Morena Sports Bar, Limon y Sal, C&K Food & Gas, and two Circle K locations (5-0)
• Approved new liquor license for Ascend Brewing Co dba Bruz Beers (5-0)
• Denied marijuana license renewal for Hope Holdings Ltd dba Jad's Mile High Smoke (4-1, 1 abstention)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will hold a closed-door executive session to receive legal advice and instruct negotiators regarding the AltitudeX development agreement at CASP and the Westhoff case. No public votes or decisions are scheduled for this study session.

• Executive session on AltitudeX development agreement at CASP
• Executive session on Westhoff case

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss the 2026 budget kickoff and land use models. The meeting includes updates on homeless encampments and various project requests.

• Adams County 2026 Budget Kick Off
• Fiscal Land Use Model, County Revitalization Authority, and Redevelopment Activity
• Update on Homeless Encampments in the County
• FLATROCK Fund Projects for 2025 for the Sheriff’s Office
• Front Range Community College (FRCC) Golf Tournament Sponsorship Request

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will review several infrastructure and service contracts and ratify a disaster declaration. The meeting includes land use hearings for a conditional use permit and a street vacation.

• Agreement with Justice Works for youth intervention and home-based services for $1,600,000.00
• Agreement with Vance Brothers LLC for the 2025 Seal Program for $922,613.63
• Agreement with Tecta America Colorado LLC for Justice Center Roof Replacement Phase II for $585,400.00
• Ratification of the May 19, 2025 Disaster Declaration
• Land use hearings for GCSA Event Center and East 64th Avenue vacation

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $1.6 million agreement with Justice Works for youth intervention and home-based services, and a $922,613.63 contract with Vance Brothers LLC for the 2025 Seal Program. They also ratified a May 19, 2025 disaster declaration and approved the consent calendar, which included multiple contracts and resolutions. Two land use cases were continued to future dates: the GCSA Event Center conditional use permit to July 29, 2025, and the Toczek & Finesilver East 64th Avenue vacation to July 8, 2025.

• Approved $1.6M Justice Works youth services agreement (5-0)
• Approved $922,613.63 Vance Brothers 2025 Seal Program contract (5-0)
• Ratified May 19, 2025 disaster declaration (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $585,400 Justice Center roof replacement and $273,150 HCI Civil safe routes project (5-0)
• Continued GCSA Event Center conditional use permit to July 29, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued Toczek & Finesilver East 64th Avenue vacation to July 8, 2025 (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to receive legal advice and instruct negotiators regarding the Brown Case and Noise Negotiations during an executive session. The agenda is procedural and subject to change.

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several administrative and community items. The session includes reviews of the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Colorado State University Extension.

• Veterans Memorial Amphitheater
• MOU Between Adams County and Colorado State University Extension
• BOCC Policy Project Prioritization

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will review a public hearing agenda on May 13, 2025. The meeting includes consent calendar items such as software and waste contract amendments, right-of-way agreements for the East 73rd Avenue and East 74th Avenue project, and tax refund petitions. New business features the first reading of a massage facility licensing ordinance, alongside land use hearings.

• Resolution Approving Amendment Two with UKG Kronos Systems LLC for $660,308.69 for time entry software
• Resolution Approving Amendment Two with Republic Services, Inc. for $300,000.00 for trash and recycling services
• Right-of-Way Agreements with Welby Development, LLC for the East 73rd Avenue and East 74th Avenue from Washington Street to York Street Improvements Project
• First Reading of Ordinance No. 18 regarding Massage Facility Licensing
• Land use hearings for PRC2024-00006 Vega Solar Energy Facility and PRC2023-00019 7-Eleven at 6950 Broadway

The Board of County Commissioners approved the land use case for a 7-Eleven at 6950 Broadway (5-0) and continued the Vega Solar Energy Facility case to July 1, 2025 (5-0). The consent calendar was approved (4-0), including several right-of-way agreements and contract amendments. The first reading of the Massage Facility Licensing Ordinance was continued.

• Approved land use case PRC2023-00019 for 7-Eleven at 6950 Broadway (5-0)
• Continued Vega Solar Energy Facility case PRC2024-00006 to July 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including right-of-way agreements with Welby Development for East 73rd/74th Ave project (4-0)
• Approved $660,308.69 amendment with UKG Kronos Systems for time entry software (consent)
• Approved $300,000 amendment with Republic Services for trash and recycling (consent)
• Continued first reading of Ordinance No. 18 - Massage Facility Licensing

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss detention center case studies and models. Representatives Mike Beaber from Vanir and Lori Coppenrath from DLR Group are scheduled to attend. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Detention Center Case Studies and Models presentation by Vanir and DLR Group

Planning Commission

The Adams County Planning Commission will hold a study session on its bylaws, then a public hearing. The main item is a legislative text amendment case (PLN2025-00002) to update the Development Standards and Regulations to comply with recent state statutes on accessory dwelling units, parking minimums, substance abuse recovery land uses, and residential occupancy limits. The commission will also consider a consent item recommending approval of a right-of-way vacation for a portion of Holly Street.

• Text amendments to Development Standards and Regulations for state compliance (accessory dwelling units, parking minimums, substance abuse recovery, occupancy limits)
• Right-of-way vacation for a portion of Holly Street (consent item)
• Study session on Planning Commission bylaws
• Approval of April 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The Adams County Planning Commission approved the Legislative Alignment 2025 Text Amendments (Case PLN2025-00002) with three findings of fact and one condition, by a 7-0 vote. The commission also approved the April 24, 2025 minutes and noted no consent agenda items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Legislative Alignment 2025 Text Amendments with 3 findings and 1 condition (7-0)
• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• No consent agenda items

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss detention center polling with consultant Alex Dunn of Aspect Strategic. The agenda includes this item and other public business that may arise.

• Discussion of detention center polling with consultant Alex Dunn

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss full-time equivalent (FTE) staffing requests from the Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office. The board will also receive updates on the TANF budget and airport coordination. The session includes an executive session for legal advice regarding federal orders and regulations.

• FTE Request from the Sheriff’s Office
• FTE Request from the District Attorney’s Office
• TANF Budget and Contract Update
• Airport Coordinating Committee (ACC) Briefing
• Discussion on new precincts and the county website

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to vote on multiple contracts and agreements, including a $9.3 million street paving program and a $540,000 vehicle leasing deal. The meeting also includes recognition awards, proclamations, and public comment periods.

• Resolution approving $9,305,237.03 agreement with Martin Marietta Materials for 2025 street paving
• Resolution approving $540,000 lease of vehicles with Enterprise Fleet Management
• Resolution approving $270,000 contract with CallCom for fleet radio management services
• Resolution approving $177,600 amendment with CML Security for detention center services
• Resolution approving $150,000 amendment with Reaching Hope for therapy services

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $9.3 million street paving contract with Martin Marietta Materials, along with several other resolutions including a long-term recovery plan and vehicle leasing. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Commissioner Emma Pinter excused. The consent calendar, which included various agreements and expenditures, was also approved.

• Approved $9,305,237.03 street paving contract with Martin Marietta Materials (4-0)
• Approved Adams County Long-Term Recovery and Resiliency Strategic Plan (4-0)
• Approved $540,000 vehicle leasing agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including expenditures, minutes, and multiple agreements (4-0)
• Approved executive session for legal advice on federal orders (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Adams County Board of Adjustment will hold a study session on its bylaws, followed by a public hearing. The board will consider amendments to its bylaws and rule on a variance request to allow a duplex on a property smaller than the minimum required size.

• Variance request VSP2024-00049 for a duplex at 3290 Hawthorne Place, property is 6,599 sq ft, minimum required is 7,000 sq ft
• Proposed amendments to the Board of Adjustment Bylaws
• Election of officers
• Approval of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for the Vigil Hawthorne Duplex with 8 findings of fact and 2 notes (3-0). It also approved three amendments to its bylaws and the bylaws as amended (3-0), and elected M. Volland as Chair Pro Tem and Vice Chair (3-0). The minutes from April 17, 2025, were approved (3-0).

• Approved Vigil Hawthorne Duplex Variance with 8 findings of fact and 2 notes (3-0)
• Approved three floor amendments to bylaws (3-0)
• Approved bylaws as amended (3-0)
• Elected M. Volland as Chair Pro Tem (3-0)
• Elected M. Volland as Vice Chair (3-0)
• Approved minutes of April 17, 2025 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will meet for a study session on April 29, 2025. The agenda includes a weekly legislative update and an executive session for legal advice and negotiator instructions regarding Aurora Domestic Violence Case Administration.

• Weekly Legislative Update at 10:30 a.m. with Kristin Sullivan, Jillian Coffey, and Lauren Corboy
• Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) at 11:30 a.m. with Heidi Miller regarding Aurora Domestic Violence Case Administration

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review a land use case. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss legal advice regarding Aurora Domestic Violence Case Administration.

• Land use hearing for PLT2024-00030 Dalfen Industrial Subdivision Final Plat
• Executive session regarding Aurora Domestic Violence Case Administration

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on April 29, 2025, and approved the agenda and an executive session for legal advice on the Aurora Domestic Violence Case Administration. The board unanimously approved the Dalfen Industrial Subdivision Final Plat (PLT2024-00030). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved executive session for legal advice on Aurora Domestic Violence Case Administration (5-0)
• Approved Dalfen Industrial Subdivision Final Plat PLT2024-00030 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Adams County Planning Commission will hold a study session on oil and gas regulations, followed by a public hearing. The hearing includes approval of minutes, consent items for right-of-way deeds, and three land-use cases: a rezoning and subdivision for a 7-Eleven, conditional use permits for a solar facility, and a conditional use permit for an event center.

• Study session on Oil & Gas Review and Update
• Rezoning of 2.9 acres to Commercial-5 from Industrial-1 for 7-Eleven at 6950 Broadway
• Conditional use permits for large-scale solar, substation, and battery storage near East 112th Avenue and Hanks Crossing
• Conditional use permit for event center on 10 acres at 6539 Imboden Road
• Acceptance of warranty deeds from Diamond Beall Development and Busken for right-of-way

The Adams County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 7-Eleven at 6950 Broadway, with 15 findings of fact and 2 notes. Two other cases were continued: the Vega Solar Energy Facility to June 12, 2025, and the GSCA Event Center Full Barn to July 10, 2025. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 7-Eleven at 6950 Broadway with 15 findings of fact and 2 notes (7-0)
• Continued Vega Solar Energy Facility conditional use permit to June 12, 2025 (7-0)
• Continued GSCA Event Center Full Barn conditional use permit to July 10, 2025 (6-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will meet for a study session on April 23, 2025, starting at 1:30 p.m. The agenda includes a weekly legislative update and an executive session to receive legal advice regarding the regulation of massage facilities.

• Weekly Legislative Update with Kristin Sullivan, Jillian Coffey, and Lauren Corboy at 1:30 p.m.
• Executive Session for legal advice regarding regulation of massage facilities with Heidi Miller at 2:30 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners holds a study session to discuss and receive updates on several county programs and initiatives. Items include direction on the Community Enrichment Fund grant program, renewal of the annual property and casualty insurance program, and a budget amendment request for a P3 advisor at the Colorado Air and Space Port.

• Direction on Community Enrichment Fund grant program structure
• Annual Property and Casualty Insurance Program renewal
• Colorado Air and Space Port budget amendment request for P3 advisor ($ amount not specified)
• Proactive Code Compliance initiative overview
• Capital Projects Committee process overview

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider several resolutions, including a land lease with Boom Technology for an aerospace testing facility at the Colorado Air and Space Port, and a $858,556 task order for a parks wayfinding project. The board will also hear two land use cases: a preliminary plat for Wolf Creek Run West and a service plan for Berkeley Villas Metropolitan District. Consent items include intergovernmental agreements for law enforcement, animal shelter services, and road resurfacing, as well as several contract amendments.

• Land lease with Boom Technology for aerospace testing facility at Colorado Air and Space Port
• $858,556 task order with Arapahoe Sign Arts for Parks and Trails Wayfinding Project
• Intergovernmental agreements for sheriff's personnel with Northglenn, Commerce City, and Brighton
• Right-of-way agreements with Northside Gardens, LLC for East 73rd and 74th Avenue improvements
• Land use hearings: Wolf Creek Run West preliminary plat and Berkeley Villas Metropolitan District service plan

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent calendar, including expenditures, intergovernmental agreements, and contract amendments. They also approved a land lease with Boom Technology for an aerospace testing facility at the Colorado Air and Space Port, a wayfinding task order, and two land use cases. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent calendar with expenditures and agreements (5-0)
• Approved Colorado Air and Space Port land lease with Boom Technology (5-0)
• Approved $858,556 task order for Parks and Trails Wayfinding Project (5-0)
• Approved Wolf Creek Run West Filing No. 3 preliminary plat (4-0)
• Approved Berkeley Villas Metropolitan District Service Plan (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Adams County Board of Adjustment will hold a study session on its by-laws followed by a public hearing. The main public hearing item is a variance request by Public Service Company of Colorado (Xcel Energy) regarding a perimeter security fence height.

• Study session on Board of Adjustment By-Laws
• Election of a New Chair
• Approval of March 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Case VSP2025-00001: Variance for Xcel Green Valley Substation Fence at 120th Avenue & Cavanaugh Mile Road to 64th Avenue & Watkins Mile Road to allow a 10-foot fence where 8 feet is allowed in an Agricultural-3 zone

The Board of Adjustment approved a fence variance for the Xcel Green Valley Substation with 8 findings of fact and 1 note. The vote was unanimous (4-0). The minutes also record approval of the March 20, 2025 minutes.

• Approved VSP2025-00001 Xcel Green Valley Substation Fence Variance (4-0)
• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session that consists solely of an executive session to receive legal advice about federal congressional spending requirements. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled; the agenda is procedural and subject to change.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal advice on federal spending requirements

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will receive a weekly legislative update. The board will also hold an executive session to receive legal advice regarding nuisance property enforcement.

• Weekly Legislative Update
• Executive Session regarding legal advice for nuisance property enforcement

Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority

The Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority will meet to consider the renewal of 11 liquor licenses. The body will also take public comments and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Liquor License Renewal: UGLY DOG SPORTS CAFE LLC
• Liquor License Renewal: TRINITY ACRES FARM LLC
• Liquor License Renewal: SUNCOR ENERGY SALES INC dba SHELL
• Liquor License Renewal: TECOLOTE LTD LIABILITY CO dba DRUNKEN MONKEYS
• Liquor License Renewal: JAGS INC & 7-ELEVEN, INC dba 7-ELEVEN #24856A

The Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority approved all 11 liquor license renewals on the agenda, including for Ugly Dog Sports Cafe, Trinity Acres Farm, and multiple 7-Eleven and liquor store locations. The board also approved the meeting minutes from a prior session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved renewal LIQ2025-00022: Ugly Dog Sports Cafe LLC dba Ugly Dog Sports Café (5-0)
• Approved renewal LIQ2025-00023: Trinity Acres Farm LLC (5-0)
• Approved renewal LIQ2025-00024: Suncor Energy Sales Inc dba Shell (5-0)
• Approved renewal LIQ2025-00026: Tecolote Ltd Liability Co dba Drunken Monkeys (5-0)
• Approved renewal LIQ2025-00028: Dal & Owl Inc dba Love's Shack Pool and Pub (5-0)
• Approved renewal LIQ2025-00029: Amar Inc dba Pecos Wine & Spirits (5-0)
• Approved renewal LIQ2025-00030: B & G LLC dba B & G Liquor (5-0)

Board of County Commissioner Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several items, including a change order for 58th Avenue, a minimum wage proposal, text amendments, and expanded licensing programs. The session also includes a lightning round for sponsorship requests and other routine communications.

• Change Order 18 - 58th Avenue
• Minimum Wage discussion
• Text Amendments - Part II
• Expanded Licensing Programs
• Sponsorship requests for Aurora State of the City, Denver Zoo Flock Party, Family Tree, and Sheriff's Office Orphans Fund golf tournament

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will review numerous service agreements for mental health, substance abuse, and family support. The board is also considering infrastructure projects and land use hearings.

• Agreement with Lifelong Inc. for $3,950,000.00 for various family and mental health services
• Agreement with Denver Area Youth Services for $2,875,000.00 for family and mental health services
• Agreement with Colorado Moisture Control for $1,047,683.00 for the Coroner Roof Removal & Replacement Project
• Intergovernmental Agreements for the McKay Road Operational Improvements: 96th to 104th Avenue Project
• Land use hearings for Hanks Crossing Energy Project and Conservation Services, Inc. Bennett Facility

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $1,047,683 contract with Colorado Moisture Control for the Coroner Roof Removal & Replacement Project. The board also approved the consent calendar, which included numerous service agreements totaling over $20 million, and moved item 6H (municipal court video services IGA) to new business. Two land use hearings were approved unanimously.

• Approved $1,047,683 Coroner Roof Removal & Replacement contract with Colorado Moisture Control (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar with 37 items including service agreements for mental health, family therapy, and substance abuse services (5-0)
• Moved consent item 6H (municipal court video services IGA) to new business
• Approved resolution authorizing Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Arts director to enter event agreements (5-0)
• Approved land use hearing for Hanks Crossing Energy Project (5-0)
• Approved land use hearing for Conservation Services, Inc. Bennett Facility (5-0)
• Approved executive session for legal advice (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on legislative alignment text amendments. The public hearing includes a request for a minor subdivision final plat and a drainage easement acceptance.

• Study Session: Legislative Alignment Text Amendments
• Resolution to accept a permanent drainage easement from Quiktrip Corporation
• Case PLT2024-00030: Minor subdivision final plat for 6.8 acres at 7563 Dahlia Street

The Adams County Planning Commission approved the Dalfen Industrial Subdivision Final Plat (Case #PLT2024-00030) with 11 findings of fact, two conditions, and one note. The vote was 7-0. The commission also approved the agenda, the March 27, 2025 minutes, and the consent agenda, all by 7-0 votes.

• Approved Dalfen Industrial Subdivision Final Plat with 11 findings, 2 conditions, 1 note (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to receive a weekly legislative update. No other specific items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Weekly Legislative Update

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners holds a study session to receive updates on Human Services child welfare core contracts and discuss the Adams County Detention Facility, including a polling discussion about the detention center. The meeting also includes a weekly legislative update and a lightning round of brief communications.

• Human Services Child Welfare Core Contracts update
• Adams County Detention Facility discussion with Sheriff Gene Claps
• Polling discussion on Detention Center plans
• Weekly Legislative Update
• Study Session Lightning Round with commissioners' and managers' communications

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several right-of-way warranty deeds and agreements with RTD. The meeting includes land use hearings regarding a comprehensive plan amendment and a street vacation. The board will also review expenditures and various lease agreements.

• Land use hearing for Dorado Imboden Comprehensive Plan Amendment (PLN2024-00006)
• Land use hearing for East 64th Avenue Vacation (VAC2024-00002)
• Purchase order for Trane U.S., Inc. for $3,815.00 for cooler upgrades at the Administration Building
• Intergovernmental Agreement with RTD for Commuter Rail Line operation and maintenance
• Lease agreement with Cert Works, LLC for office space at the Colorado Air and Space Port

The Board of County Commissioners approved the Dorado Imboden Comprehensive Plan Amendment (PLN2024-00006) with a 4-0 vote, and continued the Toczek & Finesilver East 64th Avenue Vacation (VAC2024-00002) to May 20, 2025. The consent calendar, including expenditures, abatement petitions, right-of-way deeds, and various agreements, was approved unanimously. Proclamations were issued for Crime Victims' Rights Week, Public Health Week, and honoring Tom Clark.

• Approved Dorado Imboden Comprehensive Plan Amendment (4-0)
• Continued Toczek & Finesilver East 64th Avenue Vacation to May 20, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including expenditures, abatement petitions, and right-of-way deeds (4-0)
• Approved RTD commuter rail O&M agreement and Pecos Junction sidewalk license (consent)
• Approved Colorado Air and Space Port agreements (Brez Aerospace, Cert Works lease) (consent)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session with two items: a weekly legislative update and an executive session to discuss a potential property purchase or lease. The executive session is closed to the public and authorized under Colorado law.

• Weekly legislative update presented by Kristin Sullivan, Jillian Coffey, and Lauren Corboy
• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a) to discuss potential purchase or lease of property

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss staffing requests and development regulations. The body will review requests for full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for Aurora domestic violence services from the Sheriff and District Attorney.

• FTE Request for Aurora Domestic Violence (Sheriff Gene Claps)
• FTE Request for Aurora Domestic Violence (District Attorney Brian Mason)
• Community Health Improvement Plan
• Special Events Funding Discussion
• Development Standards & Regulations Text Amendments

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a consent calendar with multiple right-of-way deed acceptances, office and land leases at the Colorado Air and Space Port, and contract amendments. New business includes a $1,690,985.58 purchase order for network equipment. The board will also issue proclamations for Child Abuse Awareness and Sexual Assault Awareness months and hear public comment.

• $1,690,985.58 purchase order to Advanced Network Management for network equipment
• $374,300 amendment to Martin Marietta agreement for Class 6 virgin materials
• $52,399 amendment to Advanced Stucco Design for exterior restoration of District Attorney's building
• Office lease with Redstone Education, LP at Colorado Air and Space Port
• Land lease for tenant-owned hangar with Dale Fischer at Colorado Air and Space Port

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $1,690,985.58 purchase order with Advanced Network Management, Inc. for network equipment. They also approved the consent calendar, which included multiple right-of-way warranty deeds, office and land leases, and two contract amendments. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $1,690,985.58 purchase order for network equipment (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including right-of-way deeds, leases, and amendments (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to Wolf Creek Run West LLC subdivision improvements agreement (5-0)
• Approved special warranty deed from THF Prairie Center Development, LLC (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Adams County Planning Commission will consider several land use requests, including a large-scale solar facility and a new residential subdivision. The body will also review a service plan for a metropolitan district and an amendment for a waste disposal facility.

• Conditional Use Permit for a large-scale solar energy facility and utility substation at 7110 Hanks Crossing
• Preliminary Plat for Wolf Creek Run West to create 40 lots on 14.4 acres north of East 26th Avenue
• Major Amendment for an asbestos and non-hazardous liquid solidification and disposal facility at 41800 East 88th Avenue
• Service Plan to establish the Berkeley Villas Metropolitan District at 2912 West 56th Avenue
• Acceptance of drainage easements from Metro Water Recovery, Public Service Company of Colorado, and Gayeski Capital Equities, LLC

The Adams County Planning Commission approved four items on March 27, 2025. The Hanks Crossing Energy Project was approved with an amended condition regarding raptor nests. The Berkeley Villas Metropolitan District Service Plan and Wolf Creek Run West, Filing 3 Preliminary Plat were also approved. Conservation Services, Inc. CD – Major Amendment was approved with a 6-1 vote, with D. Rose dissenting.

• Approved Hanks Crossing Energy Project with 16 findings, 6 conditions, 1 note (7-0)
• Approved Berkeley Villas Metropolitan District Service Plan with 9 findings (7-0)
• Approved Wolf Creek Run West, Filing 3 Preliminary Plat with 9 findings, 1 condition, 7 notes (7-0)
• Approved Conservation Services, Inc. CD – Major Amendment with 11 findings, 1 condition precedent, 18 conditions, 2 notes (6-1, D. Rose dissenting)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session with a weekly legislative update, a closed executive session for legal advice on jail liability, and a work session on the detention center with the sheriff. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive items being the jail-related discussions.

• Weekly legislative update
• Executive session for legal advice on jail facility liability
• Detention center work session with Sheriff Gene Claps

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners holds a study session to discuss updates on passenger rail projects, economic development support for businesses, and federal funding opportunities. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal advice and a lightning round of other public business items.

• Passenger Rail and Supporting Projects Update with Front Range Passenger Rail, RTD, and CDOT
• Adams County Economic Development Business Support Ecosystem discussion
• Federal Funds Update presentation

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will discuss and decide on a consent calendar of expenditures and agreements, new business items including major funding for Riverdale Regional Park improvements and software licenses, an executive session regarding federal orders, and land use hearings for subdivisions and rezonings.

• Resolution approving a $28,399,780.00 guaranteed maximum price contract with M.A. Mortenson Company for Riverdale Regional Park improvements
• Resolution approving an agreement with Insight Public Sector for Microsoft Enterprise Licenses in the amount of $7,772,810.73
• Resolution approving Amendment Four with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., in the amount of $2,592,061.95 for countywide security services
• Land use hearings for PRC2024-00013 Golden Fields Subdivision Preliminary Plat and Waiver, and PRC2024-00003 Tapia Residences Subdivision and Rezoning

Board of County Commissioners Special Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special study session. The meeting consists of a work session regarding the Detention Center with the Sheriff and staff.

• Detention Center Work Session with Sheriff Gene Claps, Kristin Sullivan, and David Richards

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a study session on the Adams County Code of Ethics. The public hearing will address two variance requests regarding property setbacks and lot coverage.

• Study session on Adams County Code of Ethics
• Case PRA2024-00005: Variance for accessory structure setbacks and lot coverage at 15849 Harvest Court
• Case VSP2025-00006: Variance for a 50-foot right-of-way setback at 7911 East 96th Avenue

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from February 20, 2025, and heard two variance cases. The Cox Harvest Hangar Variances were denied with 5 findings of fact in a 3-2 vote, with S. Nyholm and A. Wymore dissenting. The Transwest Quick Lube Variance was approved with 6 findings of fact in a 5-0 vote.

• Approved minutes from February 20, 2025 (5-0)
• Denied Cox Harvest Hangar Variances with 5 findings of fact (3-2)
• Approved Transwest Quick Lube Variance with 6 findings of fact (5-0)

Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board

The Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board is meeting on March 19, 2025, to review a consent calendar of liquor license renewals and hold public hearings regarding liquor license boundaries and transfers. Residents can participate in public comments and observe board decisions regarding local alcohol permits.

• Liquor license renewals including PLAYERS CLUB, SKYLINE VILLAGE LIQUOR, and 7-ELEVEN, INC. #27022B
• Liquor license boundaries hearing for TACOS EL METATE
• Liquor license boundaries hearing for BRUZ BEERS
• Liquor license transfer from KS FAMILY INC dba LK LIQUOR to SARGUN INC dba LK LIQUORS

The Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board approved all items on the agenda, including 13 liquor license renewals, 2 boundary changes, and 1 transfer, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. No comments or changes were made to any item. The next hearing is scheduled for April 16, 2025.

• Approved 13 liquor license renewals (5-0)
• Approved 2 boundary changes for Tacos El Metate and Bruz Beers (5-0)
• Approved transfer of LK Liquor license from KS Family Inc to Sargun Inc (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to receive a weekly legislative update. No other specific items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Weekly Legislative Update with Kristin Sullivan, Jillian Coffey, and Lauren Corboy

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to approve routine contracts, land acquisitions, and lease terminations totaling nearly $3.9 million. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Women’s History Month and continuances for several land-use cases.

• Proclamation of Women’s History Month
• Lease termination agreement with Reaction Engines Inc.
• Purchase orders totaling $829,524.00 for deicing material and street sweepers
• Agreement with BearCom for $1.4M in first-responder vehicle equipment
• Continuances for land-use cases including Dorado Imboden Comprehensive Plan Amendment and VanPelt Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 2

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $1.4 million agreement with Bear Communication, Inc. for first responder vehicle equipment and light installations. The board also approved the consent calendar, which included several resolutions for right-of-way deeds, material purchases, and contract amendments. Two land use cases for oil and gas pads were approved with a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Pinter dissenting. Several other land use cases were continued to future dates.

• Approved $1.4M BearCom first responder vehicle equipment contract (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $766,324 for two Elgin street sweepers (5-0)
• Approved OGF2024-00002 Conner Pad at E.136th (4-1)
• Approved OGF2024-00001 Wakeman Pad at Powhaton (4-1)
• Continued RCU2023-00001 GCSA Event Center to May 20, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued PLN2024-00006 Dorado Imboden to April 8, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued PUD2023-00002 VanPelt PUD to July 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved executive session for legal advice on evictions (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss various administrative updates and requests. The meeting includes reviews of municipal agreements and proposed text amendments for development regulations.

• Riverdale Animal Shelter Municipal IGAs—Phase 2 update
• Development Standards & Regulations text amendments
• External Funded FTE request
• Workforce Business Center 2024 final budget amendment
• Aurora letter of support request for Lift Station Improvements Project

Planning Commission

The Adams County Planning Commission will hold a study session to discuss text amendments followed by a public hearing on March 13, 2025. The agenda includes reviewing easement and deed resolutions, a comprehensive plan amendment at 14551 Imboden Road, and conditional use permits for the Hanks Crossing Energy Project.

• Resolution for a warranty deed from Santos Medrano for right-of-way purposes on Hayesmount Road
• Resolution for a permanent drainage easement from Strasburg Metropolitan Parks and Recreation District
• Resolution for an access and drainage easement from Villalobos Properties LLC, Hector M. Villalobos, and Carmen L. Arevalo-Arvizo
• Case PLN2024-00006: Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change future land use to Residential Low on 40.3 acres at 14551 Imboden Road
• Case PRC2024-00004: Conditional Use Permits for a large-scale solar energy facility and utility substation across 2,569 acres at 7110 Hanks Crossing

The Adams County Planning Commission approved the Dorado Imboden Comprehensive Plan Amendment with three findings of fact and one note, by a 7-0 vote. The commission also continued the Hanks Crossing Energy Project to the March 27, 2025 agenda. The meeting included approval of the agenda, minutes from February 25, 2025, and the consent agenda, all by 7-0 votes.

• Approved Dorado Imboden Comprehensive Plan Amendment (7-0)
• Continued Hanks Crossing Energy Project to March 27, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will receive a weekly legislative update. The session includes two executive sessions to receive legal advice on specific cases and discuss a personnel matter involving the County Manager.

• Weekly Legislative Update
• Executive session regarding Town of Bennett, Roybal, Bishop, and Bajo cases
• Executive session regarding a personnel matter involving the County Manager

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to receive briefings on programming and budgets. Discussions include social service programs and a series of short updates on regional projects and sponsorships.

• Colorado Works/TANF & CCCAP programming and budget briefing
• 2024 and 2025 Notable Initiatives presentation
• CDOT’s Economic Impact Study on CASP
• Detox / Crisis Center Project background
• Sponsorship packages for Aurora Chamber Annual Awards Banquet and Denver Zoo Flock Party 2025

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on contracts, easements, and zoning updates. The meeting includes proclamations, tax abatements, and land-use cases, with residents able to comment during designated periods.

• $1,899,688.25 contract for Multi-Use Arena design services at Riverdale Regional Park
• $525,000 agreement with Fit 4 Recovery for home-based substance abuse treatment
• $370,000 agreement with Cornerstone for life skills and family time services
• $350,000 agreement with Harvest Therapeutic Services for mental health and substance abuse treatment
• Resolution adopting 2024 Official Zoning Maps for unincorporated Adams County

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session on March 6, 2025. The agenda includes a single discussion item regarding a Riverdale Regional Park update presented by Dionne Stroter.

• Riverdale Regional Park Update presented by Dionne Stroter at 4:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Adams County Planning Commission will hold a study session on development standards and a public hearing to discuss land use cases. Commissioners will review a conditional use permit for an event center at 6539 Imboden Road, a comprehensive plan amendment at 14551 Imboden Road, and a rezoning and subdivision request at 7190 Converse Road. The agenda also includes consent resolutions for property deeds and easements.

• Study session on Development Standards Overhaul - Module 1
• Case RCU2023-00001: Conditional Use Permit for an event center in a 13,200 sq ft barn on 10 acres at 6539 Imboden Road
• Case PLN2024-00006: Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change future land use to Residential Low on 40.3 acres at 14551 Imboden Road
• Case PRC2024-00003: Zoning Map Amendment of ~39 acres to Agricultural-2 from Agricultural-3 and a major subdivision preliminary plat at 7190 Converse Road
• Consent resolutions regarding drainage deeds and easements from property owners

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss a weekly legislative update, an update on land dedication standards, and an overview of the Development Standards and Regulations Overhaul (DSO) Module 1. They will also address several short items, including sanitary sewer overflows in mobile home parks, a community corrections board member replacement, and designating code officers to issue citations for building code violations. The session includes an executive session to discuss a potential lease of county property.

• Land Dedication Standards Update
• Development Standards and Regulations Overhaul (DSO) - Module 1 Overview
• Sanitary Sewer Overflows in Mobile Home Parks
• Community Corrections Board Member Replacement
• Designating Code Officers to Issue Citations for Building Code Violations

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several service agreements and budget appropriations. The meeting includes public hearings on two land use cases and an executive session regarding a potential county property lease.

• Agreement with Almost Home, Inc. for $712,000.00 for Severe Weather Activation Services
• Agreement with Denver Indian Center for $262,500.00 for Life Skills Services
• Amendment with Michael Baker International, Inc. for $40,000.00 for 120th Avenue Safety and Multimodal Corridor Study
• Land use hearing for Toczek & Finesilver East 64th Avenue Vacation (VAC2024-00002)
• Land use hearing for Xcel Kestrel Interconnection Project (RCU2024-00008)

The Board of County Commissioners approved the Xcel Kestrel Interconnection Project land use case (RCU2024-00008) unanimously. The Toczek & Finesilver East 64th Avenue Vacation case (VAC2024-00002) was continued to April 8, 2025. The consent calendar, including expenditures, minutes, and several agreements, was approved unanimously.

• Approved Xcel Kestrel Interconnection Project (RCU2024-00008) (5-0)
• Continued Toczek & Finesilver East 64th Avenue Vacation (VAC2024-00002) to April 8, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including expenditures, minutes, and agreements (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 amendment for 120th Avenue Safety and Multimodal Corridor Study (consent)
• Approved $712,000 amendment for Severe Weather Activation Services (consent)
• Approved $262,500 agreement with Denver Indian Center for Life Skills Services (consent)
• Approved executive session to discuss potential lease of county property (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Adams County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review a variance request for a property in the Agricultural-1 zone. The board will also conduct a study session on the Colorado Code of Ethics.

• Case VSP2024-00046: Request for 8.48% structure coverage at 14521 Country Hill (maximum allowed is 7.5%)
• Study session on Colorado Code of Ethics (C.R.S. §§ 24-18-101 to 24-18-113)
• Election of Officers

The Board of Adjustment approved a lot coverage variance for the Asher Country Hills property (case VSP2024-00046) by a 4-0 vote. The minutes also record approval of the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Asher Country Hills lot coverage variance (4-0)
• Approved February 6, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board

The Adams County Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority Board will hold a public hearing to consider renewing six liquor licenses and one marijuana license. The board will also appoint a chair and vice-chair and conduct other procedural business.

• Renewal of liquor license LIQ2024-00098 for MAVERIK INC. #700
• Renewal of liquor license LIQ2024-00099 for FEDERAL WINE & SPIRITS
• Renewal of liquor license LIQ2024-00100 for RIVDERALE RESTAURANT dba TWO COURSE MEALS INC
• Renewal of liquor license LIQ2025-00002 for BOMARETO’S HILLTOP GROCERY MARKET dba RODRIGUEZ DIANNA J
• Renewal of liquor license LIQ2025-00003 for COMFORT INN CENTRAL dba MART LODGING LLC

Board of County Commissioners Special Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special study session to review an overview of Riverdale Regional Park. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information gathering.

• Riverdale Regional Park overview presentation

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will review several service contracts for mental health, family, and inmate services. The board is also considering design services for the Riverdale Regional Park and will hold land use hearings.

• Task order for Populous, Inc. for Riverdale Regional Park design services: $1,899,688.25
• Agreement with Tennyson Center for Children for family and mental health services: $787,500.00
• Agreement with Mclaughlin Counseling for Family Time Services: $675,000.00
• Amendment with DHM Design for Riverdale Regional Park services: $545,641.00
• Land use hearings for Tail Waggin Dog Boarding and Country Club Ranchettes, Filing 1

The Board of County Commissioners approved the agenda with two items removed, the consent calendar as amended (removing item 6L), two land use cases, and two executive sessions. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved agenda with removal of Consent Calendar Item 6L and New Business Item 7A1 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar as amended, removing item 6L (5-0)
• Approved land use case RCU2023-00006 Tail Waggin Dog Boarding (5-0)
• Approved land use case PLT2023-00055 Country Club Ranchettes, Filing 1, Amendment 1 (5-0)
• Approved executive session for legal advice on Daru Claim (5-0)
• Approved executive session for legal advice on compliance with executive orders (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners holds a study session to discuss updates on CDOT’s Federal Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit project, the Adams County Water Master Plan, and various budget and program items. The meeting also includes a legislative update and a lightning round of smaller items.

• CDOT Federal Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Update
• Adams County Water Master Plan discussion
• 5-Year Amendment to the 2024 Budget
• Maiker Housing Partners Recommended Board Appointment
• Letter of Support for DRCOG-WSB Regional Grant Navigator Program

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat for a new subdivision and a conditional use permit for a group home. The body will also review easement and right-of-way acquisitions.

• Golden Fields Subdivision: Request to create six lots and one tract on 38 acres east of Petterson Road and East 144th Avenue
• Lighthouse on Florence: Conditional use permit for a group home with more than five residents at 14040 Florence Court
• Permanent Access and Drainage Easement from Strasburg-Denver Company LLC
• Warranty Deed from Epic Estates 16 Assets LLC for East 96 Avenue right-of-way

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners meets to discuss a public hearing agenda that includes a Black History Month proclamation, routine consent items, and new business reports. Key discussion topics involve grant awards, facility design contracts, water testing agreements, and land use hearings.

• Resolution Approving Amendment Two to the Agreement with Wold Architects & Engineers, in the Amount of $514,936.00, for Design Services for the Adams County Head Start Facilities
• Resolution Approving an Agreement between Adams County and Quantum Water & Environment, in the Amount of $357,495.15, for Water Testing and Other Services at the Old Shooting Range
• PRC2024-00006 Vega Solar Energy Facility (Continuance)
• PRC2024-00008 Gibbons Industrial Project
• Resolution Approving Adams County Byrne Grant Awards and Grant Agreements

The Board of County Commissioners approved the Gibbons Industrial Project (PRC2024-00008) unanimously. The Vega Solar Energy Facility case (PRC2024-00006) was continued to May 13, 2025. The consent calendar, including expenditures and several resolutions, was approved unanimously.

• Approved Gibbons Industrial Project (PRC2024-00008) (5-0)
• Continued Vega Solar Energy Facility (PRC2024-00006) to May 13, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including expenditures and resolutions (5-0)
• Approved 2024 CDOT Highway Users Tax Fund Report (5-0)
• Approved executive session for legal advice on Coates litigation (5-0)
• Approved executive session for legal advice and negotiations with Denver (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session covering the Regional Transportation 2025 Program, a health benefits broker update, and a weekly legislative update. The agenda also includes a lightning round with items such as the Reaction Engines lease, a letter of support for the North Pecos construction project, and designating code officers for building code citations. Two executive sessions are scheduled for legal advice on the Coates litigation and intergovernmental agreements with Denver.

• Regional Transportation 2025 Program discussion
• Health Benefits Broker Update
• Reaction Engines Lease at CASP-Jeff
• Federal Heights Letter of Support for North Pecos Construction Project
• Designating Code Officers to Issue Citations for Building Code Violations

Board of Adjustment

The Adams County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for an accessory dwelling unit at 3330 W 55th Avenue. The applicant seeks to allow an 896-square-foot unit where the maximum allowed is 312 square feet in the Residential-1-C zone district. The board will also review its by-laws and the Colorado Code of Ethics during a study session, and approve minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting.

• Variance request VSP2024-00055 for 3330 W 55th Avenue to allow 896 sq ft accessory dwelling unit (max 312 sq ft)
• Study session on Board of Adjustment By-Laws and Colorado Code of Ethics
• Approval of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved the January 16, 2025 minutes (4-0) and then heard case VSP2024-00055, a variance request for an accessory dwelling unit at 3330 W. 55th Avenue. The motion to approve with 8 findings of fact and 3 notes failed on a 2-2 vote, with J. Frey and T. Green dissenting. Because no motion for approval carried, the case was denied.

• Approved January 16, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Denied ADU variance at 3330 W. 55th Avenue (2-2 tie, no motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners holds a study session to discuss a public comment period for a FY2024 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application and review the Regional Transportation 2025 Program. The meeting also includes updates on health benefits, legislative matters, family support coordination, and a lightning round covering multiple county projects and assignments.

• Discussion of Notice Regarding Public Comment Period for FY2024 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application
• Review of Regional Transportation 2025 Program
• Health Benefits Broker Update
• Family Support Coordination Related to Immigration
• Lightning Round: Update on Reaction Engines Lease at CASP-Jeff Kloska, Bronco Stadium Relocation, Proactive Zoning, CO/Align MOU, Updated Open Space Tax Program Logo, BOCC Committee Assignments Follow-Up, County Attorney Annual AEI, County Manager’s Communication

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will review a pre-development agreement for the Colorado Air and Space Port. The board is also deciding on several service contracts and land use hearings.

• Pre-Development Agreement with Altitude-X for the Colorado Air and Space Port
• Amendment Four with CCS Facility Services for custodial and carpet cleaning: $2,139,881.57
• Agreement with Mile High Behavioral Health Care for mental health and substance abuse services: $495,000.00
• Task Order Three with Rocksol Consulting Group for Justice Center parking lot expansion: $33,154.54
• Land use hearings for VAC2024-00004 (Medlin Riverdale Vacation) and PRC2023-00020 (Todd Creek / Seltzer Farms)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a pre-development agreement with Altitude-X for the Colorado Air and Space Port, along with two land use cases and the consent calendar. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The consent calendar included contracts for custodial services, behavioral health services, and a parking lot expansion.

• Approved pre-development agreement with Altitude-X for Colorado Air and Space Port (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $2,139,881.57 custodial services amendment and $495,000 behavioral health agreement (5-0)
• Approved land use case VAC2024-00004 Medlin Riverdale Vacation (5-0)
• Approved land use case PRC2023-00020 Todd Creek / Seltzer Farms (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to receive legal advice regarding an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Denver. The meeting includes updates from the federal lobby team and discussions on various board appointments.

• Executive session regarding IGA with Denver
• Federal Lobby Team update from Denton Global Advisors
• CASP/P3 level-setting discussion
• Retirement Board and E-911 Authority Board appointments
• Discussion regarding Arvada Navigation Center

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on two land use cases and vote on several consent calendar items. These include software licensing, facility repairs, and funding for senior services.

• Land use hearings for Arvada Tennyson North Trunk Sewer Improvements and VanPelt Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 2
• Agreement with Seniors Resource Center for Human Services Aging Services in the amount of $500,000
• Agreement with FCI Constructors, Inc. for $446,191.00 for secure crawlspace access points at the Detention Facility
• Agreement with Provisio Partners Illinois LTD for $324,457.56 for a scheduling system and staff assignment tool
• Agreement with Carahsoft for $299,086.52 for Salesforce Public Sector software licensing

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda, consent calendar, and two land use cases. The consent calendar included expenditures, committee assignments, tax cancellations, and various agreements. The Arvada Tennyson North Trunk Sewer Improvements Project was approved, while the VanPelt Planned Unit Development Amendment was continued to March 18, 2025.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including expenditures and resolutions (5-0)
• Approved RCU2024-00012 Arvada Tennyson North Trunk Sewer Improvements Project (5-0)
• Continued PUD2023-00002 VanPelt Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 2 to March 18, 2025 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Adams County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on three land-use cases: a state permit for Xcel Energy’s 1.3-mile transmission line extension, a subdivision replat creating 60 lots, and a conditional use permit for a dog boarding facility. The meeting also includes a study session on by-laws and routine procedural items.

• Xcel Kestrel 230 kV Interconnection Project permit request at 24600 East Smith Road
• Country Club Ranchettes subdivision replat creating 60 lots at 30385 East 161st Avenue
• Tail Waggin Dog Boarding conditional use permit at 43200 East 136th Avenue

Board of County Commissioners Special Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special study session. The meeting consists of an executive session to discuss a personnel matter involving the County Manager.

• Executive Session regarding County Manager personnel matter

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session covering legal advice on a development agreement at the Colorado Air and Space Port, a legislative affairs overview, and a weekly legislative update. The session also includes a lightning round of items such as appointments, a letter of support, and zoning study scope, plus executive sessions on legal matters and an intergovernmental agreement with Denver.

• Executive session on development agreement at Colorado Air and Space Port
• Legislative affairs overview and weekly legislative update
• Retirement Board appointment for Pernell Olson
• Letter of support for Montview Mobility Project
• HOME Investment Partnership Program assignment for Hughes Station Apartments

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a purchase and sale agreement for vacant land at a cost of $9,387,071.10 to expand the Judicial Campus, along with several consent calendar items including truck hauling contracts and land use cases. The board will also reorganize by appointing a chair and vice-chair, and may enter executive session for legal advice on development agreements.

• Purchase and sale agreement with THF Prairie Center Development, LLC for $9,387,071.10 for judicial campus expansion
• Two truck hauling service agreements with CHOM Trucking, Inc. and JK Transports, each for $798,500.00
• Rezoning case RCU2024-00014 at 3800 West 64th Avenue
• Replat case PLT2023-00038 at 14957 Lanewood Street
• Lease amendment with Wheatland Farms at Colorado Air and Space Port

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a purchase and sale agreement with THF Prairie Center Development, LLC for vacant land at $9,387,071.10 to expand the Judicial Campus. They also approved the consent calendar, including two $798,500 truck hauling contracts, and two land use cases: a rezoning at 3800 West 64th Avenue and a replat at 14957 Lanewood Street. The board reorganized by appointing Lynn Baca as Chair and Julie Duran Mullica as Vice-Chair, and entered executive sessions for legal advice on development agreements.

• Approved $9,387,071.10 land purchase for Judicial Campus expansion (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $798,500 truck hauling contracts with CHOM Trucking and JK Transports (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 3800 West 64th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved replat of 14957 Lanewood Street (5-0)
• Appointed Lynn Baca as Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Julie Duran Mullica as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Approved executive session for legal advice on Colorado Air and Space Port development agreement (5-0)
• Approved executive session for legal advice on IGA with Denver (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Adams County Board of Adjustment will hold a study session to discuss by-laws and a public hearing to consider variance requests for an accessory dwelling unit. The meeting includes review of the December 19, 2024 minutes and an agenda case for property at 14920 Zuni Street.

• Case PRA2024-00006 (Haddad Zuni Accessory Dwelling Variance Requests): Variances for a 40-foot and 49-foot front property line setback where 100 feet is required, a 2,000-square-foot accessory dwelling unit where 1,500 square feet is the maximum, and placement of a detached accessory dwelling unit in front of the primary dwelling line at 14920 Zuni Street in Agricultural-2 zoning.

Adams County Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Authority Board

The Adams County Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Authority Board will review several liquor license renewals and one transfer. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a new retail marijuana license application.

• New Retail Marijuana License: MEL2024-00014 Nebrina Adams County LLC dba The Fireplace
• Liquor License Transfer: LIQ2024-00082 Labates Liquor from Two Guys From DC Inc. to Massawa LCC
• Liquor License Renewal: LIQ2024-00083 Fritanga’s Mexican Restaurant Thornton
• Liquor License Renewal: LIQ2024-00094 Mapleton Discount Liquors
• Liquor License Renewal: LIQ2024-00095 Mickey’s Top Sirloin

The Adams County Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Authority Board approved a new marijuana license for Nebrina Adams County LLC dba TheFireplace with conditions, denied the liquor license renewal for 52Eighty Sports Bar due to violence concerns, and approved several other renewals and a transfer. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved new marijuana license for Nebrina Adams County LLC dba TheFireplace with conditions (4-0)
• Denied liquor license renewal for 52Eighty Sports Bar (4-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for El Canton Cantina (4-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Leslie's Restaurant Corp dba Fritanga's Mexican Restaurant (4-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Mapleton Discount Liquors (4-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Mickey's Top Sirloin (4-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Early Bird Restaurant-Midtown (4-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for A-1 Liquor Store (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners Special Study Session

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners meets for a special study session to hold an executive session. The purpose of the closed session is to receive legal advice and instruct negotiators regarding an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Denver.

• Executive session for legal advice and negotiator instructions regarding an IGA with Denver

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider four land-use cases. These include requests for industrial rezoning, a large-scale solar energy facility, and a major subdivision development.

• VanPelt PUD (4300 Hudson Road): Amendment for additional uses and outdoor storage in Lot 1
• Gibbons Industrial Project (7061 East 96th Avenue): Rezone 20 acres from Agricultural-1 to Industrial-2
• Vega Solar Energy Facility (SE of East 112th Avenue and Hanks Crossing): Conditional Use Permits for solar facility, substation, and battery storage
• Todd Creek Village / Seltzer Farms (East 168th Avenue): Rezone to PUD and preliminary plat for approximately 413 lots and 12 tracts
• Study Session regarding Planning Commission By-Laws

The Adams County Planning Commission approved the Gibbons Industrial Project's Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning (7-0 each), denied the VanPelt Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 2 with 4 findings of fact (6-1), and continued the Vega Solar Energy Facility to April 24, 2025 (7-0). The Todd Creek Village / Seltzer Farms project was approved with 21 findings, 5 conditions, and 8 notes (4-3).

• Approved Gibbons Industrial Comp Plan Amendment (PLN2024-0003) (7-0)
• Approved Gibbons Industrial rezoning (PRC2024-00008) (7-0)
• Denied VanPelt PUD Amendment No. 2 with 4 findings of fact (6-1)
• Continued Vega Solar Energy Facility to April 24, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Todd Creek Village / Seltzer Farms with 21 findings, 5 conditions, 8 notes (4-3)

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to vote on multiple resolutions, including a $13.49 million contract for comprehensive inmate medical and mental health services at the detention facility. Other items include tax abatement petitions, infrastructure project agreements, and appointments.

• $13,492,008.45 contract with CorrHealth, LLC for inmate medical and mental health services at Adams County Detention Facility
• $1,357,800.00 agreement with Allied Recycled Aggregates for the Crushed Recycled Aggregates Project
• $2,724,194.43 agreement with GMCO Corporation for Dust Chloride Abatement Services Project
• $612,500.00 contract with M. Arthur Gensler, Jr. & Associates for master planning services for Government Center and Justice Center
• Resolution approving tax abatement petitions and authorizing refunds for seven property accounts

The Board of County Commissioners approved all agenda items, including a $13,492,008.45 contract with CorrHealth, LLC for comprehensive inmate medical and mental health services at the Adams County Detention Facility. Also approved were agreements for crushed recycled aggregates ($1,357,800), dust chloride abatement services ($2,724,194.43), and a construction manager/general contractor amendment for the Detention Facility Entry Ramp Replacement ($2,256,893). All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $13,492,008.45 CorrHealth inmate medical/mental health contract (5-0)
• Approved $1,357,800 Allied Recycled Aggregates crushed recycled aggregates agreement (5-0)
• Approved $2,724,194.43 GMCO dust chloride abatement services agreement (5-0)
• Approved $2,256,893 FCI Constructors amendment for Detention Facility Entry Ramp Replacement (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $300,000 DGA Group federal lobbying services agreement (5-0)
• Approved $612,500 M. Arthur Gensler master planning services for Government/Justice Centers (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 IKIO LED lighting amendment for Justice Center interior lighting (5-0)
• Approved $8,293.80 RockSol change order for E. 144th Ave bridge replacement (5-0)