Arapahoe County public meetings in 2025

Community Corrections Board

The Arapahoe County Community Corrections Board will convene at the Lima Plaza Campus to discuss standing, old, and new business. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

• Approval of agenda
• Standing business
• Old business
• New business

Arapahoe County Liquor Authority

The Authority will hold public hearings on two new liquor license applications: Yatai Asian Kitchen in Strasburg and Sakura Sushi & Ramen in Englewood. It will also review findings of probable cause for liquor code violations and schedule show cause hearings. Other agenda items include approval of minutes and a sheriff investigation report.

• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Sunwell Food LLC dba Yatai Asian Kitchen at 1352 Monroe Street, Strasburg.
• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for ZHL LLC dba Sakura Sushi & Ramen at 10111 Inverness Main Street, Suite M, Englewood.
• Findings of probable cause for liquor code violations and scheduling of show cause hearings.
• Arapahoe County Sheriff Office investigation report.

Arapahoe County Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss several study session items, including the FY25 Q3 financial report, a primer and timeline for adoption of Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) regulations in Q1 2026, a legislative policy engagement presentation, and the director's report. An administrative session is scheduled for a director's performance review. No decisions are expected from these discussion items. The meeting also includes approval of November minutes and public comment.

• Financial Report: FY25 Q3
• OWTS Regulation Adoption Primer & Timeline (Q1 2026)
• Legislative Policy Engagement Presentation
• Director's Report
• Administrative Session: Director's Performance Review

Arapahoe County Board of Health

The Arapahoe County Board of Health will hold an informal study session focused on relationship building among directors and staff. No specific agenda items or decisions are scheduled.

Arapahoe County Regional Opioid Council

The Arapahoe County Regional Opioid Council will consider approving November 2025 minutes, hear a presentation from the State Opioid Treatment Authority, and review current programs including Tribe Recovery Homes and Cherry Creek School District. Discussions will also cover funding updates for co-response, family services & youth recovery, and withdrawal services, as well as a state infrastructure grant. The council will recognize outgoing member Mayor Stephanie Piko.

• Guest presentation by Ryan Mueller, MEd, LPC, LAC, State Opioid Treatment Authority, Behavioral Health Administration
• Continuation of Tribe Recovery Homes and Cherry Creek School District programs
• Funding new strategies update: co-response, family services & youth recovery, withdrawal services
• State Infrastructure Grant discussion
• Outgoing member recognition - Mayor Stephanie Piko

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a business meeting to consider the 2026 budget and property tax levies. They will also review a comprehensive plan amendment for the Byers Subarea Plan and a general development plan for a major RV resort. A consent agenda includes bridge replacement projects, marijuana license renewals, Prop 123 housing intergovernmental agreements with Aurora and Sheridan, and other routine operational matters.

• Adoption of the 2026 budget and certification of mill levies
• Comprehensive plan amendment to approve the 2025 Byers Subarea Plan
• General development plan for May Farms RV Resort and Sanctuary
• Prop 123 unit-sharing intergovernmental agreements with Aurora and Sheridan
• Joint project requests for replacement of Mineral Avenue Bridge and two East Trail Bridges in South Platte Park

The Board adopted the Byers Subarea Comprehensive Plan amendment (Resolution 25-294) with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The consent agenda, which included bridge projects, marijuana license renewals, grant applications, and operational matters, was also approved unanimously. No other substantive items were decided during this meeting.

• Approved Joint Project Request for Design of Replacement Mineral Avenue Bridge (RES 25-274)
• Approved Joint Project Request for Construction of Two Replacement East Trail Bridges (RES 25-275)
• Approved Renewal of NuVue Pharma medical marijuana store license (RES 25-276)
• Approved Renewal of NuVue Pharma retail marijuana store license (RES 25-277)
• Approved County staff application for State DOLA Housing Planning Grant (RES 25-281)
• Approved execution of Collective Bargaining Agreements for Human Services and Fleet (RES 25-286)
• Approved Byers Subarea Comprehensive Plan amendment (RES 25-294)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session with a discussion on the 2026 insurance renewal, presented by county attorneys and risk management staff. The session also includes an administrative meeting for 2026 preparation. No formal decisions are expected during this study session.

• 2026 Insurance Renewal Discussion with presenters from County Attorney's Office and IMA

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt Option 2 for the 2026‑2027 general insurance program, dropping terrorism coverage. They also approved staff‑recommended options for workers compensation, cyber coverage, crime coverage, fiduciary coverage, and law‑enforcement liability, each by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved 2026‑2027 insurance Option 2 (no terrorism coverage) – 5‑0
• Approved Workers Compensation Option 2 with Midwest carrier – 5‑0
• Approved staying with current cyber carrier Resilience – 5‑0
• Approved Crime coverage Option 1 with Travelers – 5‑0
• Approved Fiduciary coverage Option 1 with RLI – 5‑0
• Approved moving forward with cheapest Law Enforcement Liability option – 5‑0

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to conduct a final review with directors and may enter an executive session for legal advice. The meeting is open to the public in person at the Administration Building.

• Final Review with Directors (9:00 AM and 1:00 PM)
• Executive Session (3:15 PM)
• County Attorney Administrative Meeting

Commissioner Baker moved, and Commissioner Campbell seconded, a motion for the Board to go into executive session to receive legal advice on several pending matters. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Board entered executive session (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and adopt the 2026 meeting calendar and agenda posting locations. It will continue the special‑review of the Denver Pipeline Expansion (UASI 25-002). It will also consider a conventional rezoning for the Dayton Station transit‑oriented development (CZ 25-001) and discuss the proposed Strasburg Subarea Plan and the state strategic growth and transit‑oriented communities schedule.

• Continuation and approval of conditions for Denver Pipeline Expansion (UASI 25-002) – special review
• Review of Dayton Station Transit Oriented Development conventional rezoning (CZ 25-001)
• Discussion of the proposed Strasburg Subarea Plan
• Discussion of Strategic Growth and Transit‑Oriented Communities schedule (SB24-174, HB24-1313)
• Approval of the 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar and agenda posting locations

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners study session will review updates to the 2025 Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan, discuss funding for Kiowa Creek open‑space design and construction, and consider pricing for the 2027 Fairgrounds facility and the 2026 Signature Event plan. The board will also vote on the approval of fixed‑asset numbers for District Attorney vehicles and equipment. An administrative meeting will recap the recent community survey.

• 2025 Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (Agenda item 25‑644)
• Kiowa Creek Open Space Design and Construction Administration Funding Increase (Agenda item 25‑653)
• 2027 Fairgrounds Facility Pricing and 2026 Signature Event Plan (Agenda item 25‑665)
• Approval of Fixed Asset Numbers for District Attorney Vehicles and Equipment (Agenda item 25‑620)
• Administrative Meeting – Community Survey Recap

The Board of County Commissioners voted 5‑0 to adopt the 2025 Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan, pending final FEMA approval. They also approved a $406,597 increase for the Kiowa Creek Open Space design contract, a 9% price increase for fair‑grounds paid events, and the “Fall for You” signature event. Additionally, the Board authorized fixed‑asset numbers for three District Attorney vehicles and a mock courtroom, each approved 5‑0.

• Approved 2025 Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan (5‑0)
• Approved $406,597 design and construction admin addendum for Kiowa Creek Open Space (5‑0)
• Approved 9% price increase for paid fair‑grounds events (5‑0)
• Approved “Fall for You” signature event (5‑0)
• Approved fixed‑asset numbers for three District Attorney vehicles and one mock courtroom (5‑0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The board will discuss an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission for inspections, a comprehensive safety action plan, a grant opportunity for road projects on Gun Club Rd and Watkins Road, and a waiver of solicitation for Cradle Point routers for the sheriff's office. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice.

• Intergovernmental Agreement for Inspections with Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (1:00 PM)
• Arapahoe County Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (1:15 PM)
• Grant Opportunity: USDOT Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program for Gun Club Rd and Watkins Road (1:30 PM)
• Waiver of Solicitation for Installation of Cradle Point Routers for Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office (1:45 PM)
• Administrative Meeting - Community Survey Update (2:00 PM)

The board approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission to assign oil and gas inspection duties to the county, voting 5‑0. A second recorded vote on the same agreement showed a 4‑1 outcome, with Commissioner Campbell opposing. The board also approved a waiver of solicitation to purchase Cradle Point routers and antennas for the Sheriff’s Office, voting 5‑0. A motion to enter executive session for staffing, school resource officer, and weed‑control discussions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with ECMC (5‑0)
• Second vote on IGA approved (4‑1)
• Approved waiver of solicitation for Cradle Point routers (5‑0)
• Motion to enter executive session passed (5‑0)
• Discussed Comprehensive Safety Action Plan; no vote taken
• Discussed USDOT Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program grant; no vote taken

Community Corrections Board

The Arapahoe County Community Corrections Board meeting on November 20, 2025 will consist of standard procedural business. Items include call to order, introductions, approval of agenda and minutes, and discussion of standing, old, and new business. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

Arapahoe County Board of Health

The Arapahoe County Board of Health will approve the October meeting minutes and vote on using reserve funds for personnel expenses. It will also hold study sessions covering a CORE metric on sexual health, an Ambassador update, and a Director's Report that includes doula training. The agenda includes public comment, announcements, an executive legal session, and an administrative end‑of‑year review.

• Approval of October Board of Health meeting minutes (Agenda item 2.a)
• Approval of use of reserve funds for personnel expenses (Agenda item 5.a)
• CORE Metric Spotlight on Sexual Health (Agenda item 6.a)
• Ambassador Update (Agenda item 6.b)
• Director's Report, including Doula Training (Agenda item 6.c)

The Board of Health approved the September meeting minutes, with six members voting aye and one member absent. The board also approved using reserve funds to pay public health staff if a future federal shutdown occurs, after a motion and second were made and all present members voted aye.

• Approved September meeting minutes (aye: Kleinman, Davis, Burrows, Walker, McMillan, Levine; absent: Weinraub)
• Approved use of reserve funds for staff compensation during a federal shutdown (aye: Kleinman, Davis, Burrows, Walker, Weinraub, McMillan, Levine)

Fair Planning Committee

The Arapahoe County Fair Planning Committee will review reports from various committees and discuss old business, including proposed changes to the 2026 Fair Book. Notable changes include adding a table top exhibit for the dog project in Livestock & Small Animal and renaming the Public Competition. A budget committee report is scheduled under new business.

• 2026 Fair Book changes: addition of table top exhibit for dog project
• Public Competition name change in 2026 Fair Book
• Budget Committee Report (new business)
• Correspondence: Moyer Letter
• Discussion on Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Awards and ribbons

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will convene to adopt a consent agenda of routine items and consider a Development Agreement for a Front Range Energy Storage project. The meeting includes resolutions for solar facility decommissioning, a landfill purchase agreement, and several minor subdivisions.

• Eighth Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement for County Line Landfill
• DA24-003 Front Range Energy Storage Vested Rights Agreement
• ASP25-002 Sky Ranch Subdivision Filing No. 9 - Approval and Acceptance of Public Use Easement
• ASP25-002 Sky Ranch Subdivision Filing No. 9 - Approval and Acceptance of Right-of-Way for Roundabout
• AE23-001-USS Tallgrass Solar LLC and other solar facilities - Decommissioning Agreements

The commissioners adopted the meeting agenda and approved a retirement resolution for David Beard and a proclamation recognizing the Sand Creek Massacre. They approved the entire consent agenda, which included multiple easements, solar decommissioning agreements, and other land-use items. The board also adopted a resolution for the Front Range Energy Storage Vested Rights Agreement. Additionally, a minor subdivision plat for District 4 was approved with one commissioner abstaining.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved David Beard retirement resolution (unanimous 5‑0)
• Adopted Sand Creek Massacre proclamation (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items – easements, solar decommissioning agreements, etc. (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved Front Range Energy Storage Vested Rights Agreement (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved District 4 minor subdivision plat; Commissioner Campbell abstained (4‑0, 1 abstain)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will review the third quarter budget for 2025 and the recommended budget for 2026. The session also includes a discussion on grant recommendations for agencies in 2026.

• 2025 Third Quarter Budget Review & 2026 Recommended Budget Review
• 2026 Aid to Agencies Grant Recommendations
• 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program 5-Year Plan
• 2025 Applications List & Funding Options
• Administrative Meeting with Public Works Director

The Board of County Commissioners approved moving the 2026 budget to formal adoption for the December 9, 2025 hearing (5-0). They also approved staff's recommendation to fund Housing and Homeless Services, Food Assistance, and Mental/Behavioral Health and Substance Use using Option 2 (5-0). Earlier, the Board voted 4-0 in favor of the Executive Budget Committee recommendations for the third‑quarter budget review.

• Approved moving 2026 budget to formal adoption (5-0)
• Approved staff recommendation for Option 2 funding for Housing/Homeless, Food Assistance, Mental/Behavioral Health (5-0)
• Approved EBC recommendations for third‑quarter budget review (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Arapahoe County Planning Commission will consider a draft Byers Sub-area Plan and a General Development Plan for the May Farms RV Resort. The commission will also review a Denver pipeline expansion project.

• Review draft Byers Sub-area Plan (Case LR 25-001)
• Review May Farms RV Resort General Development Plan (Case GDP 25-001)
• Review Denver Pipeline Expansion Use by Special Review (Case UASI 25-002)
• Approve minutes from October 21, 2025
• Approve minutes from October 28, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will study a proposed amendment to the Land Development Code regarding Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations (LDC25-001). They will also review a grant opportunity for housing planning from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, a compensatory mitigation grant for open spaces prairie restoration, and a policy for weekend court pay for exempt employees. An executive session is scheduled for legal matters.

• State housing planning grant opportunity (Local Planning Capacity Grant Program)
• Colorado Parks and Wildlife compensatory mitigation grant for Shortgrass Prairie Restoration
• Land Development Code amendment LDC25-001 for EV charging station regulations
• Policy on weekend court pay for exempt District Attorney employees
• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b)

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners voted 5‑0 to proceed with applications for the State Housing Planning Grant and Local Planning Capacity Grant. It also voted 5‑0 to submit a proposal for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Oil and Gas Mitigatory Grant. The Board approved a land‑development code amendment for electric‑vehicle charging stations by a 5‑0 vote. Finally, a 5‑0 vote approved the proposed weekend court pay policy changes for exempt employees.

• Approved proceeding with Housing Planning Grant and Local Planning Capacity Grant applications (5-0)
• Approved proceeding with Colorado Parks and Wildlife Oil and Gas Mitigatory Grant application (5-0)
• Approved land‑development code amendment for EV charging stations (5-0)
• Approved DA weekend court pay policy changes for exempt employees (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal strategy and advice (5-0)

Arapahoe County Regional Opioid Council

The Arapahoe County Regional Opioid Council will consider approval of October 9 meeting minutes and discuss continuation of current programs, including revised proposals from Tribe Recovery and new proposals from Cherry Creek School District. The council will also review updates on RFQs for co-response, family services & youth recovery, and withdrawal services, and discuss next steps for funding new strategies.

• Approval of October 9, 2025 minutes
• Review of revised programs from Tribe Recovery
• Review of proposals for current programs from Cherry Creek School District
• Updates on RFQs for co-response, family services & youth recovery, and withdrawal services
• Discussion of team needs and next steps for funding new strategies

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners holds a study session to discuss several informational items. Topics include a retirement plan update from an investment consultant, an overview of the City of Aurora's Build Up Aurora program, and a funding request for the Dove Valley Multi-Purpose Trail Connections project. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Retirement Plan Update (25-621) with presentation from CAPTRUST investment consultant
• Build Up Aurora Overview (25-607) presented by City of Aurora manager
• Joint Project Request for Dove Valley Multi-Purpose Trail Connections (25-616) with funding application and OSTAB recommendation
• Administrative Meeting on Employee Engagement Survey Results at 11:00 AM
• Executive session scheduled for 3:00 PM (closed to public)

The commissioners voted 5-0 to award $826,000 from Dove Valley Working Group funds to the City of Centennial for a new multi‑purpose trail connection. They also voted 5-0 to move the county line landfill contract extension to the consent agenda, extending the deadline to December 15, 2025. A unanimous vote sent the board into executive session to discuss collective bargaining with AFSCME, ex‑parte land‑use contacts, and re‑obligation of ARPA funds to AllHealth Network.

• Approved $826,000 Dove Valley Multi‑Purpose Trail project (5-0)
• Moved county line landfill contract extension to consent agenda, extending deadline to Dec 15 2025 (5-0)
• Entered executive session to develop strategy and receive legal advice on collective bargaining with AFSCME (5-0)
• Entered executive session to receive legal advice on ex‑parte contacts in land‑use cases (5-0)
• Entered executive session to receive legal advice on re‑obligation of ARPA funds to AllHealth Network (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will review a draft Energy Performance Contract #3 presented by the Energy Programs Manager. Commissioners will also discuss intergovernmental agreements for Prop 123 unit sharing with the City of Aurora and the City of Sheridan. A presentation on the DRCOG Set-Aside Program for community‑based transportation planning will be given. The 1A Resident Advisory Committee will review the 2026 proposed budget aligned with Ballot Measure 1A.

• Proposed Energy Performance Contract #3 (draft) – presentation by Cedar Blazek
• Development of intergovernmental agreements for Prop 123 unit sharing with Aurora and Sheridan
• DRCOG Set‑Aside Program for community‑based transportation planning, livable centers, and innovative mobility
• 1A Resident Advisory Committee review of the 2026 proposed budget in alignment with Ballot Measure 1A

The Board voted 5‑0 to move forward with Energy Performance Contract #3 and use the County Enterprise Fund balance. It also voted 5‑0 to proceed with staff recommendations to develop Intergovernmental Agreements with Aurora and Sheridan under Proposition 123. A final 5‑0 vote approved staff requests for the DRCOG set‑aside transportation program.

• Approved Energy Performance Contract #3 and use of CEF fund balance (5-0)
• Approved development of Intergovernmental Agreements with Aurora and Sheridan for Proposition 123 unit sharing (5-0)
• Approved staff request for DRCOG Set‑Aside transportation program (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board will consider adopting the Bijou Basin Master Plan (item 25-568) and will vote on new office hours for the Clerk and Recorder (item 25-558). The session also includes updates from the Commissioners’ Office, Communication Services, and the E‑Team Chair. An executive session will be held later for confidential matters with the County Attorney.

• Adopt Bijou Basin Master Plan – item 25-568, presentation by Planner Josh Garcia
• Approve new office hours for Clerk and Recorder – item 25-558, presenter Joan Lopez
• Executive Session with County Attorney – closed portion per C.R.S. §24‑6‑402(4)(b)
• Calendar and Board Updates – presenter Michelle Halstead, Commissioners' Office
• Communication Services Update – presenter Chris Henning, Deputy Director

The Board voted 5‑0 to change the Clerk and Recorder office hours to 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., effective Jan 1 2026. It also voted 5‑0 to adopt the Bijou Basin Open Space Master Plan, including the proposed trail system and funding. Finally, a 5‑0 vote approved entering an executive session to discuss several legal matters.

• Adjusted Clerk & Recorder office hours to 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., approved (5‑0)
• Adopted Bijou Basin Open Space Master Plan, approved (5‑0)
• Entered executive session on legal matters, approved (5‑0)

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Recommended Budget, a major fiscal decision for the coming year. Other general business includes a development plan with zoning for Dayton Point. The consent agenda covers items such as legislative principles, an abatement referee recommendation, a settlement, and a license agreement for FLOCK camera systems.

• Public hearing on 2026 Recommended Budget
• SDPZ23-001 Dayton Point specific development plan with zoning
• Resolution authorizing settlement of Jacob Roldan notice of claim
• FLOCK revocable license agreement
• Adoption of 2026 Arapahoe County legislative principles

The Arapahoe County Board approved its meeting agenda and two proclamations recognizing National Weatherization Day and Operation Green Light for Veterans. All items on the consent agenda (RES 25‑241 through RES 25‑249) were adopted. The board also approved the Dayton Point Specific Development Plan with zoning (RES 25‑250) and adopted the 2026 recommended county budget. Each motion passed with all five commissioners voting aye.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted National Weatherization Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted Operation Green Light for Veterans proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda resolutions RES 25‑241 to RES 25‑249 (unanimous)
• Approved Dayton Point Specific Development Plan with zoning (RES 25‑250, unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 recommended county budget (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss three main items: a reallocation of capital project savings, an update to infrastructure design and construction standards, and an update from their federal lobbyist. The meeting also includes an administrative session with the Public Works Director. No votes are expected; these are discussion items.

• Reallocation of Capital Project Savings (25-602) – discussion on moving unused capital funds.
• Infrastructure Design and Construction Standards 2025 Update (25-585) – proposed changes to engineering standards.
• Federal Lobbyist Update (25-575) – presentation from Squire Patton Boggs on federal advocacy.
• Administrative Meeting with Public Works Director (3:00 PM) – closed or confidential discussion.

The Board voted unanimously to enter an executive session for legal advice on aid‑to‑agency agreements. It then approved the reallocation of about $1.2 million in capital project savings with a 4‑0 vote. Finally, commissioners approved the 2025 Infrastructure Design and Construction Standards revisions for a public hearing, also by a 4‑0 vote.

• Motion to go into executive session for legal advice – passed unanimously
• Approved reallocation of approximately $1.2 million capital project savings – vote 4‑0
• Approved 2025 Infrastructure Design and Construction Standards revisions for public hearing – vote 4‑0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider Case LE 25-001, a request for Location and Extent approval for a replacement building at Holly Hills Elementary. The item includes a staff report and materials from the Public Works and Development department.

• Case LE 25-001: Holly Hills Elementary Replacement Building – Location and Extent (LE) approval

1A Resident Advisory Committee

The 1A Resident Advisory Committee will convene to approve September meeting minutes and receive a presentation on the recommended 2026 budget. The meeting will include a discussion period and an opportunity for public comment.

• Approval of September meeting minutes
• Presentation of the recommended 2026 budget
• Discussion and feedback session
• Public comment period

The 1A Resident Advisory Committee approved the September meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. Commissioners presented the recommended 2026 budget and members discussed it, unanimously agreeing it aligns with Ballot Measure 1A. No public comments were received. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners holds a study session with briefings on calendar updates and communication services, followed by afternoon discussions. They will review a Bureau of Justice Assistance grant for the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office to prosecute cold cases using DNA, and consider the 2026 Annual County Fair Plan. A Sheriff's Office update and an executive session for legal matters are also scheduled.

• Bureau of Justice Assistance FY25 grant for prosecuting cold cases using DNA - 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office
• 2026 Annual County Fair Plan discussion
• Sheriff's Office update
• Executive session for legal advice (Section 24-6-402(4)(b) C.R.S.)
• Calendar and board updates

The Board voted 4-0 to approve the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY25 DNA cold‑case grant request. It also voted 4-0 to adopt staff recommendations for the 2026 County Fair, including ticket pricing and eliminating the Pours on the Plains event. Finally, a 5-0 vote authorized an executive session to receive legal advice on stormwater in the High Line Canal and a short‑term rentals ordinance.

• Approved FY25 DNA cold‑case grant request (4-0)
• Approved 2026 County Fair staff recommendations (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session on stormwater and short‑term rentals (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider three new business items: a continued preliminary plat for The Ranch at Watkins Farm, a location and extent request for Kiowa Creek Open Spaces Regional Park, and a land development code amendment to regulate short-term rentals. Additionally, the commission will discuss a proposed code amendment for EV charging stations during a study session. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October 7, 2025.

• Continuation of Case PP23-002, The Ranch at Watkins Farm preliminary plat (from 09-16-2025)
• Case LE24-002, Kiowa Creek Open Spaces Regional Park location and extent
• Case LDC23-001, Land development code amendment for short-term rentals
• Study session on Case LDC25-001, proposed EV charging stations code amendment

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will review the 2026 Recommended Budget during a study session. The presentation is led by the Budget Manager and includes a Board Summary Report and a decision support framework.

• Presentation of 2026 Recommended Budget
• Board Summary Report
• AC Decision Support Framework

The Board of County Commissioners held a study session to present the Executive Budget Committee's 2026 recommended budget. Commissioners asked for clarifications on staffing, snow‑maintenance contracts, and reserve funding. The presentation covered revenue trends, department requests, and the Capital Improvement Program. The session ended without any formal vote.

Community Corrections Board

The agenda for the October 16, 2025 meeting of the Arapahoe County Community Corrections Board lists only standard procedural items including call to order, introductions, approval of minutes, and old/new business. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are mentioned. The meeting appears to be for routine administrative business only.

Arapahoe County Board of Health

The Arapahoe County Board of Health will approve the September meeting minutes and hear public comments. It will hold study sessions on an Environmental Health Fees primer and a CORE measure presentation on harm reduction. The Directors Report will be presented, and an executive session with the County Attorney will follow.

• Approve September Board of Health meeting minutes (25-531)
• Study session: Environmental Health Fees primer and discussion (25-564)
• Study session: CORE Measure presentation on Harm Reduction (25-565)
• Directors Report presentation (25-566)
• Executive session and County Attorney legal meeting (topics to be announced)

The Board approved the September 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the federal government shutdown and its impact on staff funding was approved. Both motions passed with all members voting aye.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss staff funding amid federal shutdown (unanimous)

Arapahoe County Board of Health

The Arapahoe County Board of Health will open with an Executive Session and County Attorney legal meeting, as required by law, with specific topics to be announced later. After the closed session, a study session will be held for informal relationship building among directors and staff. No decisions will be made during the study session, which may cover immunizations and a tour of the Public Health Offices at Lima Plaza.

• Executive Session and County Attorney legal meeting (closed, topics to be announced later)
• Study session for informal relationship building; possible discussion of immunizations and ACIP
• Tour of the Public Health Offices at Lima Plaza during the study session

Fair Planning Committee

The Arapahoe County Fair Planning Committee will meet to approve September minutes, receive financial and committee reports, and discuss old business including grand champion awards and 2026 Fair Book changes for livestock and small animals. New business includes a budget committee meeting. The agenda is largely procedural with reports and updates.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 minutes
• Financial report and various 4-H committee reports
• Old business: Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Awards, ribbons, by-laws
• 2026 Fair Book Changes: Livestock & Small Animal
• New business: Budget Committee Meeting

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider the 2026 Recommended Budget. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various property transfers, license renewals, and intergovernmental agreements.

• Submission of 2026 Recommended Budget
• Iliff Avenue Operational Improvement Project right of way transfer to CDOT
• Intergovernmental agreement with City of Aurora and Aurora Urban Renewal Authority for 13th Avenue Urban Renewal Plan
• Resolution prohibiting graywater systems
• Retail Marijuana Store License renewal for GM 2280, LLC dba Golden Meds

The Board approved the 2026 recommended budget for Arapahoe County (Resolution 25-240) after a motion and second by Chair Pro Tem Baker and Commissioner Fields. The motion carried with all five commissioners voting aye. The Board also adopted proclamations for Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and approved all items on the consent agenda.

• Approved 2026 recommended county budget (RES 25-240) – motion carried by Warren‑Gully, Campbell, Baker, Summey, Fields
• Adopted Cybersecurity Awareness Month proclamation – motion carried by Warren‑Gully, Campbell, Baker, Summey, Fields
• Adopted Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation – motion carried by Warren‑Gully, Campbell, Baker, Summey, Fields
• Approved Iliff Avenue Operational Improvement Project transfer to CDOT (RES 25-226) – motion carried by all commissioners
• Approved Iliff Avenue Improvement Project vacation of excess ROW (RES 25-227) – motion carried by all commissioners
• Approved renewal of retail marijuana store license for GM 2280, LLC dba Golden Meds (RES 25-233) – motion carried by all commissioners
• Approved appointment to the Weed Advisory Board (RES 25-235) – motion carried by all commissioners
• Approved Resolution prohibiting graywater systems (RES 25-236) – motion carried by all commissioners

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will discuss three study‑session items: a City of Aurora request to increase the percentage of open‑space shareback proceeds spent on maintenance (item 25-539); a joint project request to design a replacement Mineral Avenue Bridge on the Mary Carter Greenway Trail (item 25-525); and a joint project request to construct two replacement East Trail bridges in South Platte Park (item 25-523). All items are presented by Michele Frishman, Grants and Acquisitions Manager, Open Spaces, with supporting reports and recommendations.

• Aurora request to increase open‑space shareback proceeds spent on maintenance (25-539)
• Joint project request for design of replacement Mineral Avenue Bridge on Mary Carter Greenway Trail (25-525)
• Joint project request for construction of two replacement East Trail bridges in South Platte Park (25-523)

The Board of County Commissioners voted 5‑0 to raise the open‑space shareback maintenance cap to 27% starting in 2026. It also approved $84,000 for the design of a replacement Mineral Avenue pedestrian bridge on the Mary Carter Greenway Trail. Finally, the board approved $97,500 for construction of two replacement East Trail bridges in South Platte Park.

• Approved increase of open‑space shareback maintenance cap to 27% (5‑0)
• Approved $84,000 South Platte Working Group funds for Mineral Avenue Bridge design (5‑0)
• Approved $97,500 South Platte Working Group funds for two East Trail bridge replacements (5‑0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session on Monday, October 13, 2025. The open portion includes calendar and board updates at 9:00 AM, an E‑Team Chair update at 11:30 AM, and a recognition ceremony at 1:00 PM. At 3:00 PM the Board will enter an executive session with the County Attorney for confidential matters. No specific agenda items are listed for the executive session.

• Calendar and Board Updates – 9:00 AM
• E‑Team Chair Update – 11:30 AM
• Align Arapahoe Meeting and Process Improvement Recognition Ceremony – 1:00 PM
• Executive Session with County Attorney – 3:00 PM

Commissioner Jeff Baker moved, and Commissioner Jessica Campbell seconded, a motion for the Board to go into executive session. The motion was approved unanimously with a 4-0 vote. The executive session will address collective bargaining negotiations with AFSCME and FOP, a vested rights agreement for the Front Range Energy Storage Project, and legal advice on a Colorado Department of Human Services directive regarding SNAP renewals. Commissioner Carrie Warren‑Gully was absent and excused.

• Board entered executive session (4-0) to discuss collective bargaining, energy storage agreement, and SNAP directive

Board of Adjustment

The Arapahoe County Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request for a 6-foot fence in the front yard of a home at 1593 S Uinta Way. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 8, 2025, and general announcements.

• Variance request (BOA-2025-00005) for a 6-foot front-yard fence at 1593 S Uinta Way
• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2025

Arapahoe County Regional Opioid Council

The council will consider revised proposals from Arapahoe County Public Health, Hornbuckle Foundation, and Tribe Recovery Homes, and review proposals for current programs including Amelie, Rise Above, Signal, Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, and Cherry Creek School District. Updates on Co-response and Family Services & Youth Recovery RFQs and a Detox statement of work will be discussed. The meeting also includes approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes and a facilitation transition update.

• Revised proposals from Arapahoe County Public Health, Hornbuckle Foundation, and Tribe Recovery Homes
• Review of current program proposals: Amelie, Rise Above, Signal, Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, Cherry Creek School District
• Update on Co-response and Family Services & Youth Recovery RFQs
• Review of Detox statement of work
• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

At this study session, the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will discuss a request to hold vehicles back from auction, additional funding for a part-time emergency management specialist, and revisions to tobacco-related ordinances including smoking in public places and tobacco possession by minors. The board may also go into executive session for legal advice.

• Request to hold vehicles back from auction (Sheriff's Office)
• Additional funding for 0.5 FTE Emergency Management Specialist
• Revisions to Smoking in Public Places Ordinance No. 88-1
• Revisions to Tobacco Possession by Minors Ordinance No. 2008-01
• Update to Smoking Policy in County Buildings and Open Spaces Rules

The board agreed that the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office will cover the $16,745 funding gap for a 0.5 FTE Emergency Management Specialist for the rest of 2025, with funding shifting to the General Fund in 2026. Staff recommendations to repeal the 1988 Smoking in Public Places Ordinance and the 2008 Tobacco Possession by Minors Ordinance, and to amend the 2015 Smoking Policy Resolution, were approved by a 4‑0 vote, along with a decision to hold an additional study session on tobacco regulations. The board also entered an executive session to receive legal advice on a grant‑related resolution, passing the motion 4‑0. No vote was taken on the request to hold 15 vehicles back from auction.

• ACSO will cover $16,745 funding gap for 0.5 FTE Emergency Management Specialist for remainder of 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Funding for the position will shift to the General Fund beginning in 2026 (no vote recorded)
• Repeal of 1988 Smoking in Public Places Ordinance approved (4-0)
• Repeal of 2008 Tobacco Possession by Minors Ordinance approved (4-0)
• Amendment to 2015 Smoking Policy Resolution approved (4-0)
• Additional study session to explore new local tobacco regulations approved (4-0)
• Board entered executive session for legal advice on Signature Authority Resolution (motion passed 4-0)
• No decision made on holding 15 vehicles back from auction (item concluded without vote)

Planning Commission

The Arapahoe County Planning Commission will review two minor subdivision plats and discuss a proposed amendment to the Land Development Code regarding short-term rentals. The body will also discuss meeting practices and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review of Arapahoe Retail / Minor Subdivision Plat (Case PM 25-001)
• Review of K and F / Minor Subdivision Plat (Case PM 25-002)
• Discussion on Short Term Rentals / Land Development Code Amendment (Case LDC 23-001)
• Discussion regarding meeting practices
• Approval of September 16, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

Arapahoe County Cultural Council

The Arapahoe County Cultural Council will meet to discuss and approve amendments to current county guidelines. The council will also coordinate the Arapahoe County Awards Ceremony scheduled for October 29, 2025.

• Discussion, amendments, and approval of current County Guidelines
• Planning for Arapahoe County Awards Ceremony on October 29, 2025
• SCFD report

The council approved the September meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved the proposed amendments to the 2026 Arapahoe County Application Guidelines, also by unanimous vote. A review of the scoring rubric and application instructions was scheduled for spring. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 application guideline amendments (unanimous)
• Scheduled spring review of scoring rubric and application instructions

Arapahoe County Cultural Council

The Arapahoe County Cultural Council will meet to approve previous minutes, receive a Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) report, and hear member updates. Under new business, the council will discuss an awards recognition program and proposed amendments to current county guidelines, with potential approval.

• Approval of September 2025 meeting minutes
• SCFD report on district funding and activities
• Discussion of Cultural Council/SCFD Awards Recognition
• Discussion and possible approval of amendments to current county guidelines

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session on September 30, 2025, featuring annual updates from regional partners and a presentation on the DRCOG Decarbonization Grant Program and Building Policy Collaborative. The session includes updates from Denver South, the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, Aurora Economic Development Council, and a DOJ grant opportunity for forensic science improvement. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting is for informational presentations and discussion.

• Denver South Annual Update (Presentation by David Worley, President and CEO)
• South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce Annual Update (Presentation by Jeff Keener, President and CEO)
• Aurora Economic Development Council Annual Update (Presentation by Wendy Mitchell, President and CEO)
• DRCOG Decarbonization Grant Program & Building Policy Collaborative (Presentation by Bryan D. Weimer, Director, Public Works & Development Department)
• DOJ Grant Opportunity: Forensic Science Improvement and Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Grant Program (Presentation by Daria Skorka, Autopsy/Histology Technician)

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners held a study session on September 30, 2025 to receive annual updates from partners including Denver South, South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, Aurora Economic Development Council, Aurora South Metro Denver SBDC, East Colorado SBDC, and the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Commissioners and staff presented PowerPoint slides and discussed regional economic goals, transportation, housing, and small‑business programs. No votes were taken and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the session. Commissioner Jessica Campbell was absent and excused.

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will conduct a study session on September 29, 2025. The agenda includes public updates on calendar items, an administrative meeting with the Public Works Director, a presentation on Aurora Mental Health and AllHealth Network, and a Sheriff's Office update. At 3:00 PM the Board will enter an executive session with the County Attorney for confidential matters. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting consists of informational updates and a closed session.

• 9:00 AM – Calendar and Board Updates
• 11:00 AM – Administrative Meeting with Public Works Director
• 1:00 PM – Aurora Mental Health and Recovery and AllHealth Network Update
• 2:00 PM – Sheriff’s Office Update
• 3:00 PM – Executive Session with County Attorney (closed)

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a motion to go into executive session to develop strategy and receive legal advice on collective bargaining, a cooperation agreement with Aurora, ARPA fund re‑obligation, a DRCOG contract, a Prosper development amendment, grant conditions, benefits eligibility changes, road‑damage claims, and a potential settlement. No other substantive actions were taken; the Aurora Mental Health presentation ended without a vote.

• Entered executive session to discuss negotiations and legal matters (5-0)

Arapahoe County Transportation Forum

The Arapahoe County Transportation Forum Executive Committee will consider and vote on 19 recommended project submittals for the DRCOG 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The Tech Committee has already recommended these projects, which were presented for executive approval. A simple quorum of 7 out of 13 members is required for the vote.

• Executive Committee simple quorum vote on 19 project submittals for DRCOG 2050 RTP consideration
• Tech Committee recommended projects to the Executive Committee
• Forum representative on DRCOG Review Panel TC recommendation
• DRCOG 2050 RTP Call for Projects background discussion

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Board will consider a continuance of the public hearing for PM22-006 Arcadia Creek Minor Subdivision, originally set for August 12, 2025. Consent agenda items include adoption of an updated Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, joint project requests from Aurora for Triple Creek Trailhead improvements and bridge replacement over Cherry Creek, settlement of a Veronica Hernandez claim, a DOJ grant for disability abuse prevention, and a DRCOG application as an Economic Development District. Proclamations will recognize Hispanic Heritage Month, National Custodian Day, and Arapaho Day/Indigenous People's Day.

• Continuance of public hearing for Arcadia Creek Minor Subdivision (PM22-006)
• Adoption of updated Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
• Joint project request from City of Aurora for Triple Creek Trailhead site improvements
• Joint project request for bridge replacement over Cherry Creek
• Resolution authorizing settlement of Veronica Hernandez Notice of Claim

The commissioners adopted proclamations recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month, National Custodian Day, and Arapaho Day/Indigenous People’s Day. They approved the consent‑agenda items, including the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, Triple Creek Trailhead improvements, a bridge replacement over Cherry Creek, a settlement of the Veronica Hernandez claim, a DOJ disability grant, and a Denver Regional Council of Governments economic‑development district application. The Arcadia Creek Minor Subdivision resolution was also adopted with a 3‑1 vote.

• Adopted Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted National Custodian Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted Arapaho Day & Indigenous People’s Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (unanimous)
• Approved Triple Creek Trailhead site improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Bridge Replacement over Cherry Creek (unanimous)
• Approved settlement of Veronica Hernandez claim (unanimous)
• Adopted Arcadia Creek Minor Subdivision resolution (3-1 vote)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board will discuss a proposed Land Development Code amendment to regulate group housing facilities and daycare homes. They will also review the Byers Subarea Plan update and receive a federal lobbyist update. The session includes consideration of the 2026 Legislative Issues Guide. All items are for discussion only; no final decisions are made at this study session.

• Land Development Code amendment for group housing facilities and daycare homes
• Byers Subarea Plan update with future land use map and community survey
• Federal lobbyist update from Squire Patton Boggs
• 2026 Legislative Priorities and Principles guide
• All items are discussions, not final votes

The Board voted 3‑0 to adopt the proposed amendments to the Land Development Code that add new group housing facilities and consolidate daycare home classifications. Commissioners Jeff Baker and Leslie Summey were absent and excused. The Board also voted 3‑0 to allow staff to email the Board for review of final draft amendments.

• Approved Land Development Code amendments for group housing and daycare homes (3-0)
• Approved staff email process for BOCC review of final drafts (3-0)

1A Resident Advisory Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Arapahoe County 1A Resident Advisory Committee. Members will approve previous minutes, reflect on department presentations and funding needs, and review the budget process and next steps. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Reflections on department presentations and funding needs
• Review of budget process and next steps

The 1A Resident Advisory Committee approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. Members discussed funding shortfalls in human services, public safety, housing, and food stability, and reviewed the timeline for the 2026 draft budget. No public comments were received and the meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will hear an appeal of the county's denial of a Verizon eligible facilities request at Lakeview Park. They will also receive the I-70 REAP annual update from Executive Director Kip Cheroutes. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice.

• I-70 REAP annual update from Executive Director Kip Cheroutes
• Appeal of CMRS25-002 Verizon Geneva Eligible Facilities Request at Lakeview Park following county denial
• County denial letter, applicant appeal, and plans included as attachments
• Executive session under Section 24-6-402(4)(b) C.R.S.

The Board voted 3-0 to deny the appeal of Crown Castle’s request to modify a flagpole antenna structure in Lakeview Park. The Board also voted 3-0 to go into executive session to receive legal advice on the Arcadia Creek subdivision, federal grant conditions, and proposed legislation on political violence. Commissioners Baker and Summey were absent and excused for both votes.

• Denied Lakeview Park antenna appeal (3-0)
• Entered executive session on subdivision, grant, and legislation matters (3-0)

Arapahoe County Board of Health

The Board of Health holds an informal study session with no decisions expected. Topics include a Vital Records staff presentation and a discussion on budget impacts on programs. The session is for relationship building and conversation only.

• Vital Records Staff Presentation (25-518) - deep dive
• Budget Impacts on Programs - discussion
• Executive session as permitted by C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)

Arapahoe County Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to discuss several study session topics including the FY26 budget, Q2 financial report, emergency preparedness, and healthy aging initiatives. No formal votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and information only. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Study session on FY26 Budget as presented to EBC
• Financial report for FY25 Q2
• OWTS August Hearing follow-up discussion
• CORE presentation on Emergency Preparedness and Response
• CHIP Spotlight on Healthy Aging

A motion to approve the August 2025 meeting minutes failed. A motion to enter executive session was carried. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Motion to approve August meeting minutes failed (aye: Kleinman, Davis, Burrows, McMillan, Levine)
• Motion to go into executive session carried (aye: Kleinman, Davis, Burrows, McMillan, Levine)

Fair Planning Committee

The Fair Planning Committee will meet virtually to receive reports from various 4-H and competition committees. The body will also discuss the 4-H Fair Book and Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Awards.

• Reports from 4-H Livestock, Horse, and Family and Consumer Science committees
• Reports from Shooting Sports and Companion Animal committees
• Reports from Sale, Public Competition, and Mini Hereford committees
• Discussion of Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Awards
• Review of the 4-H Fair Book

Planning Commission

The commission will continue its review of Case PP23‑002, a preliminary plat for The Ranch at Watkins Farm, presented by principal planner Molly Orkild‑Larson and engineer Sue Liu. It will also consider Case LE‑25‑002 concerning the location and extent of the Box Elder discharge pipeline, presented by senior planner Kat Hammer and engineer Sue Liu. A study session will include a presentation and discussion of the Byers Sub‑Area Plan.

• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2025
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2025
• Continued review of preliminary plat for The Ranch at Watkins Farm (Case PP23-002)
• Review of Box Elder discharge pipeline location and extent (Case LE-25-002)
• Byers Sub‑Area Plan presentation and discussion

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session on September 15, 2025. The meeting includes routine updates on the calendar, board, and committee activities. The primary agenda item is an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME‑ARP) allocation, presented by Elizzebeth Loomis. An executive session with County Attorney Ron Carl will follow, with details to be announced in advance.

• Calendar and Board Updates presented by Michelle Halstead, Director, Commissioners' Office
• Boards and Committees Update presented by Daniela Villarreal, Management Analyst II
• Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation and HOME‑ARP Allocation (Item 25-487) presented by Elizzebeth Loomis, Manager, Community Development, Housing and Homeless Services
• Executive Session with County Attorney Ron Carl (closed portion; agenda topics to be announced prior to the session)

The Board voted 4‑0 to reallocate $212,729.82 of CDBG funds to SMHO for the Starlight Development Project, creating 73 affordable units. It also approved $96,593 of HOME‑ARP funds for grant administration and $903,407 to Colorado Legal Services for 24‑month legal aid, each with a 4‑0 vote. A separate motion to enter executive session for legal advice on negotiations and other matters also passed 4‑0.

• Approved $212,729.82 CDBG reallocation to SMHO for Starlight Development (4-0)
• Approved $96,593 HOME‑ARP reallocation for grant administration (4-0)
• Approved $903,407 HOME‑ARP reallocation to Colorado Legal Services for legal aid (4-0)
• Motion to enter executive session on negotiations and legal advice passed (4-0)

Arapahoe County Transportation Forum

This meeting of the Arapahoe County Transportation Forum Technical Committee will discuss and finalize rankings of projects submitted for the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) 2050 Regional Transportation Plan. The committee will also select a representative for the DRCOG Regional Review Panel and recommend projects to the Executive Committee for a vote on September 25, 2025.

• Approval of meeting summary from September 2, 2025
• Recommendation for Arapahoe County representative on the DRCOG Regional Review Panel
• Discussion of projects submitted for the DRCOG 2050 Regional Transportation Plan
• Final ranking of transportation projects
• Selection of projects to recommend to the Executive Committee for vote on 9/25/25

Board of Adjustment

This meeting of the Board of Adjustment has been canceled. No decisions were made. A variance request for a fence at 1593 S Uintah Way (Case BOA-2025-00005) was scheduled but not acted on.

• Variance request for a six-foot-tall fence at 1593 S Uintah Way (Case BOA-2025-00005) — meeting canceled

Arapahoe County Regional Opioid Council

The Arapahoe County Regional Opioid Council will consider approving August meeting minutes and discuss Region 9 ROAC facilitation. Members will review final draft scopes of work for co-response and youth/family services, and receive workgroup reports. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Approval of August 2025 minutes
• Discussion of Region 9 ROAC facilitation
• Review of final draft scopes of work for co-response and youth/family services
• Workgroup report-outs on funding new strategies

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda of routine items and two general business items: a second-quarter budget supplement and text amendments to the Land Development Code regarding wireless facilities and affordable housing.

• Adoption of Supplemental Budget Resolution for Q2 2025
• LDC24-007 Wireless Communication Facilities Text Amendment
• LDC24-004 Affordable Housing Land Development Code Amendment
• Approval of 2025 Private Activity Bond allocations with CHFA and South Metro Housing
• Resolution Approving Eminent Domain Proceedings for E Quincy Ave and S Harvest Rd

The Board approved the supplemental budget resolution for the second quarter of 2025 and adopted proclamations recognizing Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week and Workforce Development Month. It also approved a land‑development code amendment for wireless communication facilities. All motions carried unanimously with Commissioners Warren‑Gully, Summey, and Fields voting aye.

• Adopted supplemental budget resolution for Q2 2025 (RES 25‑216) – approved
• Adopted proclamation recognizing Sep 8‑12 2025 as Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week – approved
• Adopted proclamation recognizing September 2025 as Workforce Development Month – approved
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Arapahoe County Library District and Deer Trail School District (RES 25‑196) – approved
• Approved vacation of Dove Valley Flex Building easement (RES 25‑197) – approved
• Approved Canyon Peak Power drainage agreement (RES 25‑198) – approved
• Approved land‑development code amendment for wireless communication facilities (RES 25‑217) – approved
• Approved resolution authorizing FAA grant agreement and intergovernmental agreement with County Public Airport Authority (RES 25‑215) – approved

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board will hold a study session at 1:00 PM, followed by a presentation at 2:30 PM on the Rental Assistance and Affordable Housing Program approach (Agenda item 25‑488). The presentation will be given by Katherine Smith, Director of Community Resources, and will include a Board Summary Report and an AC Decision Support Framework. The session is open to the public and will be streamed online.

• Presentation on Rental Assistance and Affordable Housing Program approach (Agenda 25‑488) by Katherine Smith, Director, Community Resources

Commissioners heard staff presentations on the Housing Stability Services, Rental Mortgage Assistance, 10‑year housing strategic plan, and Affordable Housing Expansion Program. Funding proposals of $4 million initial and $1 million annual were discussed. No votes or formal actions were taken.

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners holds a study session on September 8, 2025, to discuss several topics. Key items include a joint project request for a bridge replacement over Cherry Creek, a joint project for Triple Creek Trailhead improvements with the City of Aurora, and approval of total available funding for 2026 Open Space Grants. The session also includes updates on property and taxation software modernization and an executive session.

• Joint project request for bridge replacement over Cherry Creek (Dove Valley Metropolitan District, Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club)
• Joint project request from City of Aurora for Triple Creek Trailhead site improvements
• Approval of total available funding for 2026 Open Space Grants
• Property and Taxation (PAT) Software Modernization Update
• Executive session (closed to public)

The commissioners approved $5.5 million for the 2026 Open Space Grants program. They also approved $585,000 for the Triple Creek Trailhead site improvements in Aurora and $135,000 for a pedestrian bridge replacement over Cherry Creek. The board voted 3‑0 to enter an executive session to discuss legal and negotiation matters. All votes were unanimous with Commissioners Baker and Campbell absent and excused.

• Approved $5.5M total funding for 2026 Open Space Grants (3-0)
• Approved $585,000 funding for Triple Creek Trailhead improvements (3-0)
• Approved $135,000 funding for Cherry Creek pedestrian bridge replacement (3-0)
• Motion to go into executive session passed (3-0)

Arapahoe County Cultural Council

This is a procedural meeting of the Arapahoe County Cultural Council. Items include approval of minutes, updates on a June public hearing and an awards ceremony, discussion and potential approval of the 2026 meeting calendar and county guidelines, and overall process discussion. No concrete decisions or fiscal actions are listed.

• Update on June Public Hearing with Commissioners
• Discussion and approval of 2026 Meeting Calendar
• Discussion and approval of Current County Guidelines
• Arapahoe County Awards Ceremony update

The council unanimously approved the June meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the 2026 meeting calendar. An awards ceremony was scheduled for October, with details to follow.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (unanimously)
• Scheduled awards ceremony for October (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a study session regarding Arapahoe County's floodplain management program. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Study session on Arapahoe County's Floodplain Management Program

Arapahoe County Transportation Forum

The Arapahoe County Transportation Forum Technical Committee will discuss and potentially add criteria for project evaluation under DRCOG's six types. They will also generate project ideas for submission to the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) for the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The committee will select a representative for the DRCOG Regional Review Panel.

• Discuss DRCOG 6 types of criteria and add additional forum-specific criteria
• Generate project ideas for submission to DRCOG for the 2050 RTP
• Select a forum representative on the DRCOG Regional Review Panel
• Approve meeting summary from Technical Committee #66 on 8/18/25
• Public comment available by contacting Jim Katzer

1A Resident Advisory Committee

The 1A Resident Advisory Committee will convene to approve the July 23 meeting minutes, elect a chair and co-chair, and receive a presentation on the origin of the 1A district. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 5:30 PM at Lima Plaza.

• Approval of July 23 meeting minutes
• Election of Chair and Co-Chair
• Presentation on the origin of 1A
• Public comment period
• Meeting at Lima Plaza, 6934 South Lima St

The committee unanimously approved the July 23 meeting minutes. Members elected Janet Becker‑Wold as Chair and Andrew Lantzy as Co‑Chair, both unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved July 23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Janet Becker‑Wold as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Andrew Lantzy as Co‑Chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:17 p.m. (unanimous)

Community Corrections Board

The agenda contains only routine procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment. No specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed. The meeting is purely administrative with no substantive actions scheduled.

Arapahoe County Board of Health

The Arapahoe County Board of Health will consider approving June meeting minutes and receive a presentation on the Public Health FY26 Budget. They will also discuss an on-site wastewater treatment system at 57075 E Maplewood Pl in Strasburg, and hear study session items including a RAFT presentation, graywater follow-up, and the Director's Report. No final votes are scheduled on these items; the meeting is primarily for discussion and review.

• Public Health FY26 Budget Presentation (Item 5.b)
• On-site Wastewater Treatment System at 57075 E Maplewood Pl, Strasburg (Item 5.a)
• RAFT Presentation and CORE Metrics Mini Report (Item 6.a)
• Graywater Follow-up (Item 6.b)
• Director's Report for August 2025 (Item 6.c)

The Board approved issuance of orders to stop raw sewage discharge at 57075 E. Maplewood Pl., imposed a $50 per day civil penalty, and authorized removal of the nuisance after September 3 2025. It also adopted the FY 2026 public‑health budget. Earlier, the Board approved the June 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried unanimously by 7 members)
• Approved cease‑and‑desist order and $50/day civil penalty for 57075 E. Maplewood Pl. (motion carried unanimously by 7 members)
• Adopted FY 2026 Board of Health budget (motion carried unanimously by 7 members)

Arapahoe County Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold an informal study session to discuss the director's mid-year review and receive a presentation on the measles response. No decisions will be made during this session. An executive session for legal matters is also scheduled.

• Measles update presentation with response overview
• Director's mid-year review discussion
• Executive session for legal matters (closed)
• No voting or decision items on the agenda

The August 20, 2025 meeting included a required executive session and a study session for relationship building. The study session was conversational only, and the minutes state that no decisions will be made during this portion. No votes or approvals were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Arapahoe County Planning Commission will consider two public hearing items: a specific development plan with zoning for Dayton Point (Case SDPZ 23-001) and a preliminary plat for The Ranch at Watkins Farm #01 (Case PP23-002). The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on Dayton Point specific development plan with zoning (Case SDPZ 23-001)
• Public hearing on The Ranch at Watkins Farm #01 preliminary plat (Case PP23-002)
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from August 5, 2025

Arapahoe County Transportation Forum

The Transportation Forum will hold a Technical Committee meeting to review a previous meeting summary and discuss project ideas for the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) submittal to DRCOG. The agenda includes a public comment period and a discussion on scheduling the next Executive Committee meeting.

• Review of Meeting Summary #65
• Public comment period via phone
• Project ideas for 2050 RTP submittal
• Discussion on next Executive Committee meeting
• Local government share: CDOT/RTD/DRCOG

Arapahoe County Regional Opioid Council

The Arapahoe County Regional Opioid Council meets for a regular update meeting. Agenda items include a membership check-in, approval of minutes, a program spotlight from Arapahoe County Public Health, a Quarter 3 evaluation update, a finance update, and discussion of strategic planning workgroups (Family Service/Youth Recovery, Detox, Co-Response). No votes on specific actions or funding decisions are listed; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of meeting minutes from prior session
• Program spotlight: Arapahoe County Public Health
• Quarter 3 evaluation update on opioid programs
• Finance update on current funding
• Strategic planning workgroups: Family Service/Youth Recovery, Detox, Co-Response

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The commissioners will review a minor subdivision filing for Arcadia Creek (PM22-006). They will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a medical marijuana store license renewal, approvals for the Dove Valley Flex Building drainage and sight triangle easements, and a reassignment of private activity bonds. Public comment will be accepted before the general business items.

• Arcadia Creek Subdivision Minor Subdivision (PM22-006)
• Renewal of Colorado Compassionate Care Givers Inc. medical marijuana store license (25-413)
• Dove Valley Flex Building – approval of drainage agreement (25-420)
• Dove Valley Flex Building – approval of sight triangle easement (25-421)
• Reassignment of 2025 private activity bonds to South Metro Housing Options (25-440)

The commissioners adopted the meeting agenda and a proclamation naming August 2025 as Child Support Awareness Month. They then approved the consent agenda, which contained fifteen separate resolutions covering community‑engagement planning, expense reports, senior‑citizen tax referee appointment, a medical‑marijuana store license renewal, a regional housing needs assessment, assessor abatement, Dove Valley Flex Building agreements, an emergency‑management IGA extension, a public‑safety power plan, a quitclaim for a right‑of‑way, BAA stipulations, board and committee appointments, a private‑activity bond reassignment, and the appointment of an acting facilities director. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Adopted meeting agenda (vote 4‑0)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing August 2025 as Child Support Awareness Month (vote 4‑0)
• Approved consent‑agenda items, including 15 resolutions on community engagement, finance, housing, infrastructure, public safety, and board appointments (vote 4‑0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a review of the 2025 second quarter budget. The session also includes an executive session and an administrative meeting with the Public Works Director.

• 2025 Second Quarter Budget Review 25-427
• Administrative Meeting with Public Works Director
• Executive Session and County Attorney Administrative Meeting

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners held a study session on August 12, 2025 to review the second‑quarter 2025 budget and related supplemental requests. After presentations and discussion, commissioners voted 4‑0 to have the Executive Budget Committee recommendations proceed to a public hearing on September 9, 2025. Commissioner Summey was absent and excused. No other actions were taken.

• Recommendations proceed to public hearing (4-0 vote)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss federal funding impacts across multiple departments, consider approval of the SFY 2025-2026 Core Services Program Plan for Human Services, and review an Airport Improvement Program grant for Centennial Airport. The meeting also includes updates from the Commissioners' Office and Communication Services, and an executive session on legal matters.

• Federal Funding Impacts presentation (1:00 PM) covering county-wide effects
• Approval of SFY 2025-2026 Core Services Program Plan for Human Services (2:00 PM)
• Airport Improvement Program Grant for Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority (2:30 PM)
• Executive session for legal advice under Section 24-6-402(4)(b) C.R.S. (3:00 PM)
• Calendar and Board Updates and Communication Services Update (9:00 and 11:00 AM)

The commissioners approved the 2025‑2026 Core Services Program Plan, allowing the chair to sign it. They voted 5‑0 to not extend a $20,000 business personal property exemption. The board also approved a motion, 5‑0, to enter executive session for legal advice and negotiation strategy.

• Approved 2025‑2026 Core Services Program Plan (5‑0)
• Denied extension of $20,000 business personal property exemption (5‑0)
• Approved motion to go into executive session for legal and negotiation matters (5‑0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners holds a study session to discuss several topics, including proposed regulations for short-term rentals, a funding agreement for the Littleton Blvd Fiber Project, and reassignment of private activity bonds for a housing development. They will also review 2026 total compensation and discuss transportation and technology funding. No final votes are expected at this meeting.

• Short-Term Rentals Program and Regulations (LDC23-001) with draft ordinance
• C25-07 Littleton Blvd Fiber Project Intergovernmental Agreement between Arapahoe County and City of Littleton
• Reassignment of 2025 Private Activity Bonds from Colorado Housing and Finance Authority to South Metro Housing Options for Star Light Development
• 2026 Total Compensation presentation
• Transportation and Technology Funding discussions

The Board voted unanimously to adopt Option A for the 2026 total compensation benefits package. It also approved an intergovernmental agreement to fund the Littleton fiber optic project. Additionally, the Board reallocated the county’s 2025 private activity bonds to South Metro Housing Options for the Star Light development. No vote was taken on the short‑term rentals ordinance.

• Approved Option A for 2026 total compensation benefits (5-0)
• Approved Littleton Blvd fiber project intergovernmental agreement (5-0)
• Approved reallocation of 2025 private activity bonds to South Metro Housing Options (5-0)
• Discussed short‑term rentals program; no vote recorded

Planning Commission

The Commission will first approve the minutes from its July 15, 2025 meeting. It will then address general business items. The primary agenda item is a proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to facilitate affordable housing, identified as Case LDC 24‑004.

• Approve minutes from July 15, 2025 meeting (Agenda 25‑431)
• Consider Case LDC 24‑004 – Affordable Housing Land Development Code amendment
• Review staff report and PowerPoint presentation for LDC 24‑004

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will study the I-70/Airpark (Monaghan) Project Impact Fee Proposal (25-411) and receive a Capital Improvement Program information session (25-382). The study session also includes calendar updates, an E-Team chair update, and an executive session for legal advice.

• I-70/Airpark (Monaghan) Project Impact Fee Proposal 25-411
• Capital Improvement Program Information Session 25-382
• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal advice

The Board voted 4-1 to proceed with the I-70/Airpark (Monaghan) interchange impact fee proposal. Commissioners also voted 5-0 to go into executive session to develop strategy for collective bargaining negotiations and to receive legal advice on FAA grant assurance language. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved proceeding with impact fee proposal (4-1)
• Approved entering executive session for collective bargaining and FAA grant matters (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session with director mid-year updates in the morning and afternoon, followed by a presentation on the Q1 2025 Strategic Workplan at 3 PM. No voting or public hearings are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Q1 2025 Strategic Workplan Update (25-375) presented by Kendra Davis and Michelle Halstead

The Board held a study session on July 29, 2025 to receive a Q1 2025 strategic plan update. Staff presented the updated strategic pillars, projects, and outcome measures. No votes were taken and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was adjourned.

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss three main topics: a proposed expansion of the South Metro Enterprise Zone program, an updated 2025 Community Engagement Planning Guide, and an Emergency Operations Plan annex for public safety power shutoffs. The board will also hold an executive session. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• South Metro Enterprise Zone Arapahoe County expansion, with proposed additions and East End Enterprise Zones
• Updated 2025 Community Engagement Planning Guide
• Emergency Operations Plan annex: Power Plan for Public Safety Power Shutoff
• Executive session for legal advice (Section 24-6-402(4)(b) C.R.S.)
• Calendar and board updates at 9:00 AM

The commissioners voted 4‑0 to approve staff’s recommendation to submit eligible unincorporated areas for inclusion in the South Metro Enterprise Zone redesignation. The updated 2025 Community Engagement Planning Guide changes were approved 3‑0 to move to the consent agenda. The Emergency Operations Plan annex for Public Safety Power Shutoffs was approved 4‑0 to move to the consent agenda. Two motions to enter executive session were each approved 4‑0 to discuss collective‑bargaining negotiations, easement condemnations, and a property sale.

• Approve staff recommendation for South Metro Enterprise Zone expansion (4-0)
• Approve changes to Community Engagement Planning Guide to proceed to consent agenda (3-0)
• Approve Emergency Operations Plan annex for Power Shutoff to proceed to consent agenda (4-0)
• Authorize executive session on collective bargaining with AFSCME (4-0)
• Authorize executive session on Front Range Energy Storage easement condemnation and SAFER property sale (4-0)
• Authorize revised executive session motion to include FOP collective bargaining negotiations (4-0)

Community Services Block Grant Advisory Committee

The Community Services Block Grant Advisory Committee will approve the April 2025 minutes, consider consent agenda items (CSBG items, end-of-year reports, board membership updates), and receive program and board member reports. The agenda consists of routine procedural items with no specific votes, contracts, or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of April 23, 2025 minutes
• Consent agenda: CSBG items, end-of-year reports, board membership updates
• Key organizational standard items
• Program reports and board member reports

1A Resident Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to conduct elections for Chair and Co-Chair positions. The agenda also includes a 'County 101' presentation and the approval of minutes from the June 25, 2025, meeting.

• Election of Chair and Co-Chair
• Approval of June 25, 2025, meeting minutes
• County 101 presentation

The committee unanimously approved the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes. They agreed to hold elections at the August meeting. Members kept Lima Plaza as the meeting location and decided to change the regular meeting day from Wednesdays to Tuesdays, with staff updating the calendar.

• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to hold elections at the August meeting
• Decided to keep meeting location at Lima Plaza
• Decided to switch regular meeting day to Tuesdays, staff to update calendar

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a use by special review for the Canyon Peak Power Station. The meeting also includes votes on energy program fees, open space grant awards, and various contract expansions and settlements.

• Canyon Peak Power Station - Use by Special Review (UASI25-001)
• Resolution Adopting Energy Program Fees (25-392)
• 2025 Open Space Grant Awards (25-397)
• FLOCK Camera Contract Coverage Expansion (25-378)
• Arapahoe County Cultural Council’s 2025-2026 Funding Recommendations for SCFD Tier III Awards

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and a proclamation recognizing July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month. It approved all items on the consent agenda, including the 2025‑2029 CDBG/HOME plan, the FLOCK camera contract expansion, energy program fees, and a litigation settlement agreement. The commissioners also adopted the Cultural Council’s 2025‑2026 funding recommendations and the 2025 Open Space Grant Awards. All motions carried with unanimous votes from the five commissioners.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Adopt Parks & Recreation Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approve 2025‑2029 CDBG/HOME allocations (unanimous)
• Approve FLOCK Camera Contract expansion (unanimous)
• Approve Energy Program Fees (unanimous)
• Approve Cultural Council funding (RES 25‑174) (unanimous)
• Approve Open Space Grant Awards (RES 25‑175) (unanimous)
• Approve Litigation Settlement Agreement (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session to present the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Audit Report (item 25-404). A second presentation will provide an update on federal lobbying activities (item 25-372). No formal decisions are indicated; the session is for information and discussion.

• 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Audit Report (Report 25-404)
• Federal Lobbyist Update (Report 25-372)

The July 22, 2025 study session featured staff presentations on the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, including audit findings that identified no material weaknesses. A federal lobbyist team then briefed the board on recent congressional actions, budget reconciliation, and upcoming FY 2026 appropriations. No motions were voted on and no formal decisions were made during the session.

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several topics, including a purchasing waiver request for Colorado Legal Services, the Denver Regional Council of Governments' Regional Housing Needs Assessment, a mid-year update for Comitis Crisis Center, and a proposed Land Development Code amendment for electric vehicle charging stations. The session also includes an executive session for legal advice. No final decisions are expected as these are discussion items.

• Select Source Purchasing Waiver Request for Colorado Legal Services (25-380)
• Denver Regional Council of Governments' Regional Housing Needs Assessment (SB24-174)
• Aid to Agencies Mid-Year Update: Comitis Crisis Center (25-408)
• Land Development Code amendment for electric vehicle charging stations (LDC25-001)
• Executive session under Section 24-6-402(4)(b) C.R.S.

The commissioners voted 5-0 to adopt the state‑provided electric‑vehicle charging model code as an amendment to the Land Development Code. They also approved a select‑source purchasing waiver for Colorado Legal Services eviction‑support services (4-0) and moved the Denver Regional Council of Governments housing needs assessment to the consent agenda (5-0). A motion to enter executive session for legal matters passed unanimously (5-0).

• Adopted EV charging model code into Land Development Code (5-0)
• Approved select‑source purchasing waiver for eviction support services (4-0)
• Moved DRCOG Regional Housing Needs Assessment to consent agenda (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss SAFER property sale, open‑spaces grant extensions, and CORE/Canyon Peak use (5-0)

Arapahoe County Transportation Forum

The Arapahoe County Transportation Forum Technical Committee meets to discuss the DRCOG 2050 Regional Transportation Plan call for projects and small area forecasts. The committee will also review CDOT/RTD/DRCOG/local government funding shares. Previous meeting minutes are up for approval.

• Approval of Meeting #64 summary from May 5th
• DRCOG 2050 RTP call for projects
• DRCOG small area forecasts
• CDOT/RTD/DRCOG/local government share discussion

Community Corrections Board

The agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, introductions, approval of agenda and minutes, standing business, financial report/budget review, old business, and new business. No specific actionable items or details are provided for discussion or decision.

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners cancelled its scheduled study session for July 15, 2025. The meeting was set to take place in the West Hearing Room of the Administration Building.

• Study sessions cancelled
• Meeting location: West Hearing Room, Administration Building

Planning Commission

The Arapahoe County Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its June 17, 2025 meeting. It will consider a land development code text amendment concerning wireless antennas (Case LDC 24-007). It will also discuss a preliminary plat for The Ranch at Watkins Farm #01 (Case PP23-002).

• Approve minutes from June 17, 2025
• Review LDC text amendment for wireless antennas (Case LDC 24-007)
• Review preliminary plat for The Ranch at Watkins Farm #01 (Case PP23-002)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners study session scheduled for July 14, 2025, was cancelled. The meeting was to be held at the Administration Building in Littleton.

• Study session cancelled
• Meeting location: Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120
• Meeting date: Monday, July 14, 2025
• Meeting type: Study Session
• Attendees: Carrie Warren-Gully, Jessica Campbell, Jeff Baker, Leslie Summey, Rhonda Fields

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

This business meeting includes a consent agenda with routine approvals and a public hearing on a minor subdivision plat for Arcadia Creek Filing No. 1. The board will also vote on board appointments, the county emergency operations plan, trail easements, stipulations, and a litigation settlement.

• Public hearing on PM22-006 Arcadia Creek Subdivision Filing No. 1 minor subdivision
• Resolution approving 2025 Arapahoe County Emergency Operations Plan
• Easements for Dove Creek Trail from CCSD and SEMSWA
• Approval of litigation settlement agreement
• Board of Equalization Referee appointment and other board/committee appointments

The Board adopted the consent agenda, approving six resolutions. Items approved included the Board of Equalization referee appointment, board and committee appointments, the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan, easements for Dove Creek Trail, BAA stipulations, and a litigation settlement agreement. The motion to approve the consent agenda was carried with votes from Commissioners Warren‑Gully, Baker, Summey, and Fields. The Arcadia Creek Minor Subdivision was removed from the agenda and rescheduled for August 12, 2025.

• Approved Board of Equalization referee appointment (consent agenda)
• Approved board and committee appointments and reappointments (consent agenda)
• Approved 2025 Arapahoe County Emergency Operations Plan (consent agenda)
• Approved easements for Dove Creek Trail (consent agenda)
• Approved BAA stipulations (consent agenda)
• Approved litigation settlement agreement (consent agenda)
• Adopted the consent agenda (motion carried by Warren‑Gully, Baker, Summey, Fields)
• Rescheduled Arcadia Creek Minor Subdivision to August 12, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session to review the 2025 Private Activity Bond Reallocation (item 25-370). Commissioners will also discuss the Alternatives to Detention Program (item 25-328). An administrative meeting with the Public Works Director is scheduled for 1:30 PM, followed by a 1A follow‑up meeting at 3:00 PM.

• 2025 Private Activity Bond Reallocation 25-370
• Alternatives to Detention Program 25-328
• Administrative Meeting with the Public Works Director at 1:30 PM
• Administrative Meeting on 1A Follow‑up at 3:00 PM (virtual/streamed)
• Study session open to public; virtual attendance available for starred items

The commissioners voted 4‑0 to reallocate $5,000,000 from the 2025 Private Activity Bond to the South Metro Housing Options Star Light affordable‑housing project. They also voted 4‑0 to make Arapahoe County the fiscal agent for the Alternatives to Detention youth program for FY 2026. Commissioner Baker was absent and excused for both votes; Commissioner Campbell participated virtually.

• Reallocate $5,000,000 Private Activity Bond to SMHO Star Light project – approved 4‑0
• Become fiscal agent for Alternatives to Detention program – approved 4‑0

Fair Planning Committee

The Arapahoe County Fair Planning Committee is meeting to receive reports on various fair components including 4-H livestock, horse committee, shooting sports, and companion animals. Old business includes fair passes, meal tickets, and a veterinarian. New business discussion includes a potential pavilion shade structure. The agenda is primarily procedural planning for the upcoming county fair.

• Reports from 4-H Livestock Committee, 4-H Horse Committee (Rhonda Dinan), Shooting Sports (Katy Hamill), and Companion Animal Committee (Shaylen)
• Old business items: fair passes, meal tickets, badges, and fair veterinarian
• New business item: Pavilion shade structure discussion
• Fair Executive Meetings: map and emergency procedure document

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will discuss recommendations for the 2025 Open Space Grant awards. A draft update to the Bijou Basin Master Plan will be presented. A debrief of the 2025 legislative session and a look ahead to 2026 will be reviewed. The meeting will conclude with an executive session for confidential matters.

• 2025 Open Space Grant Award Recommendations (Agenda item 25-369) – presentation by Sandra Bottoms
• Draft Bijou Basin Master Plan Update (Agenda item 25-365) – presentation by Roger Harvey
• 2025 Legislative Session Debrief and 2026 Look Ahead (Agenda item 25-379) – presentation by Ed Bowditch, Michelle Halstead, and Nico Johnson
• Executive Session – closed portion with County Attorney Ron Carl
• Calendar and Board Updates – presented by Michelle Halstead

The Board voted 5‑0 to adopt the evaluation team’s recommendation and fund all eleven 2025 Open Space grant proposals, totaling $4,825,280. Commissioners also voted 5‑0 to move the political‑violence proposal to the CCI process and 5‑0 to lower the vendor fee for the open‑space sales tax. A motion to enter executive session to discuss the High Line Canal Conservancy program, a memorandum of understanding with the District Attorney, and the Hernandez notice of claim settlement passed 5‑0.

• Approved funding for all eleven 2025 Open Space grant proposals ($4,825,280) (5‑0)
• Approved lowering the vendor fee for the open‑space sales tax (5‑0)
• Approved moving political‑violence proposals to CCI (5‑0)
• Approved entering executive session to discuss High Line Canal Conservancy program, MOU with District Attorney, and Hernandez claim settlement (5‑0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session covering three topics: a mid-year update from Family Tree, a bill of sale for a generator and UPS at Public Health Willow, and proposed energy program fees. These are discussions only; no final votes are scheduled at this study session.

• Family Tree mid-year update on aid to agencies (no dollar amount specified)
• Draft bill of sale for Public Health Willow generator and computer room UPS
• Proposed energy program fees from Planning Division and PWD

The Board voted 5‑0 to authorize a Bill of Sale transferring the generator and computer‑room UPS at the Public Health Willow location to the landlord at lease end. The Board also voted 5‑0 to concur with staff’s recommended fee schedule for oil and gas pad and well inspections, setting fees at $3,000 per pad and $1,500 per well annually, with adoption to be scheduled at a future business meeting.

• Authorized Bill of Sale for generator and UPS at Public Health Willow (5‑0)
• Concurred with oil‑gas inspection fee schedule: $3,000 per pad, $1,500 per well annually (5‑0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The board will discuss a proposed expansion of the FLOCK camera contract for law enforcement, and consider acquiring permanent access easements for the Dove Creek Trail. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice. A separate administrative meeting with the human resources director is also on the agenda.

• Acquisition of permanent access easements for Dove Creek Trail from SEMSWA and CCSD
• Discussion of FLOCK camera contract expansion with current and proposed coverage maps
• Executive session for legal advice under state statute
• Administrative meeting with Human Resources Director

The Board voted 4‑1 to move forward with the Sheriff’s Office request to add 17 FLOCK cameras and to authorize the Sheriff to sign the contract, with conditions for funding and follow‑up information from ACSO and the City of Centennial. The Board also approved easements for a new segment of the Dove Creek Trail (4‑0) and entered executive session for legal advice on engineering variances (5‑0).

• Approved easement agreements for Dove Creek Trail; Open Spaces Director authorized to sign (4‑0)
• Approved expansion of FLOCK camera contract, adding 17 cameras; Sheriff authorized to sign with funding conditions (4‑1)
• Approved motion to go into executive session for legal advice on engineering variances and roadway access (5‑0)

Community Corrections Board

The Arapahoe County Community Corrections Board will hold a regular meeting on June 26, 2025. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including approval of minutes, a financial report/budget review, and old/new business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Financial report and budget review scheduled
• Old and new business items to be discussed

1A Resident Advisory Committee

This meeting of the 1A Resident Advisory Committee is largely procedural. Members will review and affirm committee guidelines, adopt a draft meeting schedule, and hold nominations for chair and co-chair. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Review and affirm committee guidelines
• Review draft meeting schedule
• Nominations for chair and co-chair

The 1A Resident Advisory Committee reviewed the draft meeting schedule and accepted it tentatively, noting a preference for Wednesdays. Elections for chair and co‑chair will be held at the July meeting, with members asked to submit short biographies by July 3. Staff will follow up with absent members to confirm availability and will consider rotating meeting locations.

• Tentatively accepted current meeting schedule

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Board will vote on a consent agenda including a seventh amendment to the County Line Landfill purchase and sale agreement, a renewal of a retail marijuana license for Rocky Mountain High, a settlement of the Lateef Akolade litigation, and several stipulated abatements. A general business item is a subdivision exemption plat for Laurita Subdivision (Case PX24-001).

• Seventh Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement for County Line Landfill (25-319)
• Renewal of retail marijuana store license for Rocky Mountain High (25-137)
• Settlement of Lateef Akolade litigation (25-322)
• 2025 Arapahoe County Fire Operating Plan (25-348)
• Laurita Subdivision Exemption Plat - Case PX24-001 (6.a)

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the entire consent agenda, approving a series of resolutions on licensing, appointments, landfill agreements, litigation settlement, fire operations, fire lane program, and a fence replacement. The Board also approved the Laurita Subdivision Exemption Plat (Resolution No. RES 25-156) after staff review and no public comment. All motions carried with the votes of Commissioners Warren‑Gully, Campbell, Baker, Summey, and Fields.

• Approved renewal of retail marijuana store license for Colorado Compassionate Care Givers Inc. dba Rocky Mountain High (RES 25-142)
• Approved board and committee appointments and reappointments (RES 25-143)
• Approved Seventh Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement for County Line Landfill (RES 25-144)
• Approved settlement of Lateef Akolade litigation (RES 25-145)
• Approved 2025 Arapahoe County Fire Operating Plan (RES 25-151)
• Approved consent for admission to Fire Lane Program – Copperleaf Filing No.31, Lot 1, King Soopers (RES 25-152)
• Approved replacement of fence adjacent to Iliff Avenue at 2229 S. Alton Way (RES 25-153)
• Approved Laurita Subdivision Exemption Plat (RES 25-156)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session on June 24, 2025 to receive presentations on four topics: an update to the county retirement plan, a mid‑year aid‑to‑agencies update from Three Birds Alliance, a transit‑oriented communities housing opportunity goal update, and a proposed 13th Avenue Station Urban Renewal Area in Aurora. The session is for informational presentations and board summary reports; no formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Annual Arapahoe County Retirement Plan Update (presented by the county chief actuary and retirement board chair)
• Aid to Agencies Mid‑Year Update: Three Birds Alliance (presented by executive director Karmen Carter)
• Transit‑Oriented Communities Housing Opportunity Goal Update (presented by Planning Division Manager Jason Reynolds)
• Proposed 13th Avenue Station Urban Renewal Area, Aurora (presented by Senior Redevelopment Project Manager Jennifer Orozco)

The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously (5-0) to direct staff to submit Arapahoe County's preliminary Housing Opportunity Goal to the Department of Local Affairs. Other agenda items—including the retirement plan update, Three Birds Alliance aid update, and the Aurora urban renewal proposal—were presented and discussed but did not result in a vote.

• Approved staff submission of Housing Opportunity Goal to DOLA (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on calendar, board, and communication services. The session includes a Finance 1A information session and a subsequent administrative meeting on 1A follow-up.

• Finance 1A Information Session 25-277
• Administrative Meeting on 1A Follow-up
• Executive Session with County Attorney Ron Carl

Commissioner Baker moved, and Commissioner Campbell seconded, a motion for the Board to go into executive session. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). The closed session will address a memorandum of understanding with the 18th Judicial District Attorney, agreements for the Front Range Energy Storage Project, a potential insurance claim settlement, and mediation in the Lammert case. The finance department presented funding information but no vote was taken.

• Entered executive session on legal matters (5-0)
• Discussed MOU with 18th Judicial District Attorney (executive session)
• Reviewed vested rights, condemnation, and correction agreements for Front Range Energy Storage Project (executive session)
• Considered potential settlement of insurance claim (executive session)
• Considered mediation in Lammert case (executive session)
• Presented Finance Department 1A funding information (no vote)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will host three 1A information sessions. Presentations will be given by the Clerk and Recorder (Agenda 25-274), the Assessor (Agenda 25-275), and Human Resources (Agenda 25-276). No decisions or votes are scheduled; the sessions are for informational purposes.

• Clerk and Recorder 1A Information Session (Agenda 25-274)
• Assessor 1A Information Session (Agenda 25-275)
• Human Resources 1A Information Session (Agenda 25-276)

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners held study sessions on the Clerk & Recorder, Assessor, and Human Resources offices to discuss funding needs and priorities for 1A funds. Each session included a PowerPoint presentation and a Q&A, but no motions were voted on. The meeting adjourned without any formal approvals, denials, or tabling of items.

Arapahoe County Board of Health

The Arapahoe County Board of Health will meet to discuss the draft FY26 budget and current financial updates. The session includes updates on the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and measles.

• Draft FY26 Budget and financial update
• Funding risks discussion
• Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) update
• Measles update
• Graywater follow up

The Board of Health approved the June 21 meeting minutes as amended, with a unanimous vote. The board also voted to enter an executive session, again unanimously. The Graywater follow‑up item was tabled.

• Approved June 21 minutes (7-0)
• Entered executive session (7-0)
• Graywater follow‑up tabled

Arapahoe County Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold an executive session for legal matters and a study session for relationship building between directors and ACPH staff. No decisions will be made during the study session.

• Executive session and County Attorney legal meeting
• Study session regarding Annual Board of Health Training

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan for housing grants. The session includes information updates from IT, the Coroner's Office, and Facilities and Fleet Management, as well as the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan.

• 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan & 2025 Annual Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, and HOME-ARP allocations
• Mid-year update for STRIDE Community Health Center aid
• Mid-year update for Aurora Mental Health & Recovery aid
• 2025 Arapahoe County Emergency Operations Plan
• Information sessions for IT, Coroner's Office, and Facilities and Fleet Management

The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to proceed with the recommended funding for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program projects. The approval enables the county to submit its 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. No other actions were voted on during the study session.

• Proceed with recommended CDBG/HOME funding (5-0 vote)

Planning Commission

Two agenda items were cancelled and will be rescheduled. The commission will consider one active item: Canyon Peak Power's use by special review (USR) application for a power facility at 2150 S County Road 129. No other business is scheduled.

• Canyon Peak Power use by special review (Case UASI25-001) for a power facility at 2150 S County Road 129

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss mid-year updates from AllHealth Network and Jewish Family Services, consider the Arapahoe County Cultural Council's 2025/2026 SCFD Tier III award recommendations, and review proposed human resources and compensation policy changes. The board will also enter an executive session for legal advice.

• Mid-year update from AllHealth Network (25-329)
• Mid-year update from Jewish Family Services (25-330)
• Arapahoe County Cultural Council 2025/2026 SCFD Tier III award recommendations (25-331)
• Human Resources and Compensation Policy Changes (25-332)
• Executive session for legal advice (3:30 PM, closed to public)

The commissioners voted unanimously on several human‑resources compensation policies, including increased compensatory time and uniform month accruals. They also approved changes to holiday, bereavement, jury‑duty, court holiday, and on‑call policies. The Cultural Council’s Tier III award recommendations were moved forward to a public hearing, and the state was added as a peer in the market‑pay survey. The board also voted to proceed without a retesting requirement, with exceptions.

• Moved SCFD Tier III award recommendations to public hearing (5-0)
• Approved increase in compensatory time policy (5-0)
• Approved treating first and last month as same for accruals (5-0)
• Approved changes to exempt holiday, bereavement, and jury duty policies (5-0)
• Approved court holiday schedule (5-0)
• Approved updated on‑call policy language (5-0)
• Approved proceeding with no retesting requirement, with exceptions (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved adding state as peer and removing nonparticipator peers (5-0)

Arapahoe County Regional Opioid Council

The Arapahoe County Regional Opioid Council will receive an evaluation presentation from The Steadman Group and discuss strategic planning across workgroups including family services, youth recovery, transportation, detox, and co-response. The council will also hear updates on federal impacts, the COAC conference sponsorship, and a state opioid settlement fund spending dashboard.

• Evaluation presentation by The Steadman Group
• Strategic planning workgroups (Family Services/Youth Recovery, Transportation, Detox, Co-Response)
• Discussion on addressing federal impacts and council response
• CO Opioid Settlement Fund spending dashboard review
• Recovery 2.0 COAC funding update

Arapahoe County Liquor Authority

The Arapahoe County Liquor Authority will hold a hearing on a new Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer License application from Byers Petroleum Inc. for its location at 527 N. US Highway 36, Byers. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, minutes approval, and findings of probable cause. No Sheriff's Office investigation report was submitted.

• New liquor license application hearing for Byers Petroleum Inc. dba Byers Petroleum Inc. (Fermented Malt Beverage/Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer License) at 527 N. US Highway 36, Byers, CO 80103.
• No Arapahoe County Sheriff Office Investigation Report was provided.
• Meeting held virtually via phone conference.

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The commissioners will consider a supplemental budget resolution for the first quarter of 2025. They will also vote on several consent‑agenda items, including abatement resolutions, a private activity bond allocation, and a community development block grant to South Metro Housing Options. Public comment will be allowed before the budget vote.

• Adoption of Supplemental Budget Resolution for the First Quarter 2025 (item 7.a)
• Approval of 2025 Private Activity Bond (PAB) Allocation (item 6.e)
• Approval of Centennial Community Development Block Grant to South Metro Housing Options – Montview Flats (item 6.f)
• Approval of Abatement Referee Recommendations (item 6.a)
• Adoption of Amended Animal Services Resolution (item 6.h)

The Board approved the meeting agenda and adopted two proclamations recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. All items on the consent agenda, including several abatement resolutions and a private activity bond allocation, were approved. The Commissioners also adopted the supplemental budget resolution for the first quarter of 2025.

• Adopted meeting agenda (motion by Warren-Gully, seconded by Campbell) – passed
• Adopted World Elder Abuse Awareness Day proclamation (motion by Baker, seconded by Warren-Gully) – passed
• Adopted LGBTQIA+ Pride Month proclamation (motion by Campbell, seconded by Fields) – passed
• Approved Abatement Referee Recommendations (RES 25-133) – passed
• Approved Corrected Abatement Resolution (RES 25-134) – passed
• Approved settlement of Abies Osazuwa Notice of Claim (RES 25-135) – passed
• Approved 2025 Private Activity Bond allocation (RES 25-136) – passed
• Adopted Supplemental Budget Resolution for Q1 2025 (RES 25-141) – passed

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss two main topics: assigning a fixed asset number for a customized software solution for Open Spaces, and the county's response to HB24-1362 regarding graywater use. They will also receive calendar and board updates. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Fixed asset number assignment for Open Spaces customized software solution (25-285)
• Discussion of graywater use in response to HB24-1362 (25-293)
• Calendar and board updates from the Commissioners' Office

The commissioners unanimously approved a fixed‑asset number for a customized Accela software solution to manage High Line Canal land resources (5‑0). They voted 4‑0 in favor of Option 2 of House Bill 24‑1362, which would prohibit all graywater systems in unincorporated Arapahoe County. A separate vote on Option 3, which would prohibit only outdoor systems, received a 1‑0 vote.

• Approved fixed‑asset number for customized software solution (5‑0)
• Voted 4‑0 in favor of Option 2 to prohibit all graywater systems
• Voted 1‑0 in favor of Option 3 to prohibit only outdoor graywater systems

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board will hear presentations on the 2025 Arapahoe County Fire Operating Plan and the Aid to Agencies Program Review, which includes Safety Net Grant Awards. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice. A federal lobbyist update is also on the agenda.

• 2025 Arapahoe County Fire Operating Plan presentation by OEM Director Nathan Fogg
• Aid to Agencies Program Review including 2025 Safety Net Grant Awards
• Federal Lobbyist Update from Squire Patton Boggs
• Executive Session for legal advice under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b)

The commissioners voted 5‑0 to approve the request authorizing the Board chair and the county sheriff to sign the 2025 Fire Operating Plan. They also voted 5‑0 to adopt staff recommendations for the revised Aid to Agencies program. A motion to enter executive session for legal advice was approved 5‑0.

• Approved authorization for signatures on the 2025 Fire Operating Plan (5-0)
• Approved staff recommendations for the revised Aid to Agencies program (5-0)
• Approved motion to go into executive session for legal advice (5-0)

Arapahoe County Cultural Council

The Arapahoe County Cultural Council will meet via Zoom on June 5, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and announcements, as well as new business items and a report from the SCFD. The council will also hear member reports before adjourning.

• Call to order and roll call
• Approval of minutes
• Discussion of new business items
• SCFD report
• Announcements and member reports

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the May meeting. It also unanimously adopted a 60/40 multiplier for GOS/Project requests. The council unanimously moved to forward the 2025‑2026 Tier III Funding Plan, totaling $2,572,863.94, to the Board of County Commissioners for certification. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted 60/40 multiplier for GOS/Project requests (unanimous)
• Forwarded Tier III Funding Plan $2,572,863.94 to BOCC (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss building out the county's infrastructure. This session includes presentations from the Engineering Program Manager and the Transportation Division Manager of Public Works and Development.

• Study session regarding building out the county's infrastructure
• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes adoption of an Ethical Artificial Intelligence Policy, an amendment to a law enforcement services agreement with the Town of Bennett, and a road closure for roundabout construction. A proclamation recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month will also be presented.

• Approval of Arapahoe County's Ethical Artificial Intelligence Policy
• Amendment to agreement with Town of Bennett for law enforcement services
• Request for full road closure during construction for Tempe roundabout
• Two stipulated abatement reductions (resolutions 25-258 and 25-297)
• Approval of full and final settlement of a workers' compensation claim

The Board adopted its agenda and a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It approved all items on the consent agenda, including board appointments, abatement reductions, an ethical AI policy, an amendment to the law‑enforcement services agreement with the Town of Bennett, a full road closure for the Tempe roundabout construction, and a workers’ compensation settlement. All motions were carried with votes from Commissioners Campbell, Baker, Summey, and Fields.

• Agenda adoption approved (motion by Baker, seconded by Campbell, carried by Campbell, Baker, Summey, Fields)
• Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month adopted (motion by Campbell, seconded by Baker, carried by Campbell, Baker, Summey, Fields)
• Board and committee appointments and reappointments approved (Resolution RES 25-126)
• Stipulated abatement reduction approved (Resolution RES 25-127)
• Ethical Artificial Intelligence Policy approved (Resolution RES 25-128)
• Amendment to agreement with Town of Bennett for law enforcement services approved (Resolution RES 25-130)
• Full road closure during construction for Tempe roundabout approved (Resolution RES 25-131)
• Full and final settlement of workers’ compensation claim approved (Resolution RES 25-132)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board will discuss a proposed intergovernmental agreement with the City of Aurora to fund a traffic signal at Picadilly Road and Lehigh Avenue/Plains Parkway. Also on the agenda are allocations of Community Development Block Grant funds to South Metro Housing Options for the Montview Flats project, an update on private activity bonds, and a resolution amending employee payroll deductions.

• 2025 Private Activity Bonds update
• Allocation of Centennial CDBG funds to South Metro Housing Options – Montview Flats
• Resolution amending employee payroll deductions
• Traffic signal IGA between Arapahoe County and City of Aurora for Picadilly Road and Lehigh Ave/Plains Parkway

The Board voted 4-0 to allocate the county’s 2025 Private Activity Bonds totaling $8,886,811, designating $5 million to the Arapahoe Peaks project, $3 million to a park‑bundle of three apartment projects, and $886,811 to the Star Light development. It also approved the use of Centennial Community Development Block Grant funds for the South Metro Housing Options Montview Flats affordable‑housing project, with a 4‑0 vote. Additionally, the Board unanimously authorized an executive session to discuss three pending lawsuits.

• Approved $8.9M private activity bond allocation (4-0)
• Approved CDBG funds for Montview Flats affordable housing project (4-0)
• Authorized executive session on three lawsuits (4-0)

Arapahoe County Cultural Council

The Arapahoe County Cultural Council is holding a special meeting to conduct study sessions for the 2025-2026 Tier III Grant Cycle. Organizations will be notified when their applications are discussed; public observation is allowed but no participation. Formal questions from the council will be sent via email. The agenda otherwise consists of procedural items only.

• Study sessions for 2025-2026 Tier III Grant Cycle applications

The Cultural Council announced it will hold study sessions between April and May 2025 for the 2025‑2026 Tier III Grant Cycle. Organizations will be notified when their applications may be discussed and invited to attend. Members of the public may only observe, and formal questions will be sent to organizations by email. No votes or formal decisions were recorded.

Arapahoe County Board of Health

The Board of Health holds an informal study session with no decisions scheduled. The sole agenda item is a presentation on the Harm Reduction and Sexual Health Program.

• Presentation on Harm Reduction and Sexual Health Program (item 2.a)

The Arapahoe County Board of Health met on May 21, 2025 for an informal study session. The session was for relationship building and conversational discussion only. No formal decisions, approvals, or denials were made during this meeting.

Arapahoe County Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider a variance request from Table 6 minimum horizontal distances in the county's on-site wastewater regulations for a property at 59508 E. Commanche Way. The board will also receive a deep-dive presentation on the Nutrition Division (WIC) and an update on the Public Health Department's planned move. The ACPH Director's Report covering April–May 2025 is also on the agenda.

• Variance request for 59508 E. Commanche Way from On-Site Wastewater Regulations Table 6
• Nutrition Division (WIC) deep-dive presentation
• Public Health Department move update
• ACPH Director's Report April–May 2025

The Board approved the meeting minutes. It also approved a variance request for the on‑site wastewater system at 58508 E. Commanche Way, allowing reduced setbacks under specified conditions.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved variance for 58508 E. Commanche Way septic system (7 ayes: Kleinman, Davis, Burrows, Walker, Weinraub, Mcmillan, Levine)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board will hear presentations on South Metro Fire Rescue's funding challenges and a study on county fiber services. Additional items include informational sessions from multiple county departments on their budget or operations. The board will also consider a motorcycle training program for staff and an ICMA grant application for economic mobility.

• South Metro Fire Rescue funding challenges presentation
• Arapahoe County Fiber Services Study
• Informational sessions from Treasurer, Commissioners, County Attorney, and Public Health departments
• Proposed motorcycle training course for staff
• ICMA Economic Mobility Grant application

The May 20, 2025 study session covered South Metro Fire Rescue funding challenges, a county fiber services study, Open Spaces 1A funding, and the Treasurer’s Office 1A funding. All presentations concluded without votes except the fiber services discussion, which commissioners voted 5‑0 to pause in order to gather more information.

• Paused discussion on the fiber services study (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session on May 19, 2025, providing updates from the Commissioners' Office, various boards and committees, and the Sheriff's Office. The session includes a scheduled executive session at 2:00 PM, which will be closed to the public as required by law. No specific policy decisions or agenda items are listed for the open portion of the meeting.

• 9:00 AM – Calendar and Board Updates (Michelle Halstead, Director, Commissioners' Office)
• 11:30 AM – Boards and Committees Update (Daniela Villarreal, Management Analyst II)
• 1:00 PM – Sheriff's Office Update (Tyler Brown, Sheriff)
• 2:00 PM – Executive Session (closed, County Attorney Ron Carl)

Commissioner Baker moved, and Commissioner Campbell seconded, a motion for the Board to go into executive session. The motion was approved unanimously (5-0). The session will address collective bargaining negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police, an intergovernmental agreement with the Arapahoe Library District, and legal advice on the Austin v. Sheriff case. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Motion to enter executive session approved 5-0

Arapahoe County Cultural Council

The Arapahoe County Cultural Council will hold study sessions to review applications for the 2025-2026 Tier III Grant Cycle. Organizations will be notified before their applications are discussed, and the public may only observe.

• Study sessions for 2025-2026 Tier III Grant Cycle
• Application review for St. Martin's Chamber Choir
• Application review for Su Teatro
• Application review for T2 Dance Company
• Application review for The Denver Brass

The Cultural Council announced it will hold study sessions between April and May 2025 for the 2025‑2026 Tier III Grant Cycle. Organizations applying for the grant were listed for review and discussion. The council will notify organizations when their applications may be discussed and will invite them to attend; the public may only observe. Formal questions will be sent to organizations by email.

Community Corrections Board

The Arapahoe County Community Corrections Board is meeting for a routine session with no specific proposals, ordinances, or public hearings listed on the agenda. Items include call to order, introductions, approval of agenda and minutes, standing business, financial report, correspondence, old business, new business, and tabled items. The agenda is entirely procedural with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Review of financial report
• Old business and new business items (unspecified)
• Tabled items from prior meetings

Arapahoe County Transportation Forum

The Executive Committee will meet to review the CDOT 10 year plan, maintenance programs, and transit and rail options. The body will also discuss Arapahoe project priorities and updates from RTD and DRCOG.

• CDOT 10 year plan
• CDOT maintenance program
• CDOT transit and rail
• Arapahoe project priorities
• RTD and DRCOG updates

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

This business meeting includes public hearings on a minor subdivision and use-by-special-review for the Lowry Environmental Protection Cleanup Trust Fund, and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-01 regulating fireworks. Consent items include a drainage easement for the Broncos Training Center, renewal of school resource officer agreements with Byers and Deer Trail school districts, and a data-sharing agreement with Xcel Energy. Several proclamations and abatement referee recommendations are also on the agenda.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-01 (Fireworks)
• Minor subdivision (PM23-001) and use-by-special-review (UASI23-001) for Lowry Environmental Protection Cleanup Trust Fund
• Drainage easement and revocable license agreements for Broncos Training Center (ASP24-002)
• Renewed intergovernmental agreements for school resource officers with Byers and Deer Trail school districts
• Data-sharing agreement with Xcel Energy with restrictions on disclosures

The Board adopted proclamations recognizing National Public Works Week (May 18‑24, 2025) and National Building Safety Month (May 2025). It approved the consent agenda, which included a drainage easement, several abatement referee recommendations, intergovernmental agreements for school resource officers, a data‑sharing agreement with Xcel Energy, BAA stipulations, and an ACH expense report. The Board also adopted resolutions for the Lowry Environmental Protection Cleanup Trust Fund minor subdivision and its Use‑by‑Special‑Review (1041) application. Finally, the Board adopted Arapahoe County Ordinance No. 2025‑01 regulating fireworks.

• Adopted proclamation recognizing May 18‑24, 2025 as National Public Works Week (Warren‑Gully, Campbell, Baker, Fields)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing May 2025 as National Building Safety Month (Warren‑Gully, Campbell, Baker, Fields)
• Approved consent agenda items (drainage easement, abatement referee recommendations, school resource officer agreements, Xcel Energy data‑sharing agreement, BAA stipulations, ACH expense report) (Warren‑Gully, Campbell, Baker, Fields)
• Adopted resolution for Lowry Environmental Protection Cleanup Trust Fund Minor Subdivision (PM23‑001) (Warren‑Gully, Campbell, Baker, Fields)
• Adopted resolution for Lowry Environmental Protection Cleanup Trust Fund Use‑by‑Special‑Review/1041 (UASI23‑001) (Warren‑Gully, Campbell, Baker, Fields)
• Adopted Arapahoe County Ordinance No. 2025‑01 (Fireworks) (Warren‑Gully, Campbell, Baker, Fields)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss a federal technology grant and the first quarter budget review. The meeting also includes an administrative session regarding strategic plan follow-up.

• U.S. Department of Justice’s COPS Technology and Equipment Grant Program (25-280)
• 2025 First Quarter Budget Review (25-256)
• Administrative Meeting on Strategic Plan Follow-up

The commissioners voted 4‑0 to let the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office proceed with the U.S. DOJ COPS Technology and Equipment Grant, pending final authorization. They also voted 4‑0 to add one full‑time employee to the District Attorney’s office, bringing its staff to ten. Finally, the board approved 4‑0 to place all supplemental budget requests on the agenda for a public hearing on June 10, 2025.

• Approve ACSO to proceed with COPS grant request (4-0)
• Add one FTE to DA office, total 10 FTE (4-0)
• Schedule supplemental budget requests for public hearing June 10, 2025 (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board will hold a study session with informational updates on space utilization, Sheriff's Office 1A, and Public Works and Development. A key discussion item is proposed revisions to the Location and Extent Review Process for land development. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice.

• Proposed revisions to the Location and Extent Review Process (land development code changes)
• Sheriff's Office 1A Information Session
• Public Works and Development 1A Information Session
• Space Utilization Update / Process for Requesting Space
• Executive session for legal advice (Section 24-6-402(4)(b) C.R.S.)

The Board reviewed an update on county space utilization and discussed the Aurora DMV relocation options. A Sheriff’s Office information session presented funding requests for detention facility replacement and other priorities. Public Works and Development presented infrastructure and land development funding needs. No votes were taken and no actions were approved or denied.

Arapahoe County Cultural Council

The Arapahoe County Cultural Council will hold a study session to review and discuss applications for the 2025-2026 Tier III Grant Cycle. Thirteen organizations are listed for discussion. Organizations will be notified when their applications are discussed, and the public may observe only. Formal questions will be sent via email after the meeting.

• Review of applications from Museum of Outdoor Arts, New Dance Theatre, Ocean First Institute, and nine other organizations
• Study session for Tier III Grant Cycle — no formal decisions made during the meeting
• Public observation only; no public comment or participation
• Questions from Council to be sent via email after the meeting

The Cultural Council decided to hold study sessions between April and May 2025 for the 2025‑2026 Tier III Grant Cycle. Organizations will be notified when their applications may be discussed and will be invited to attend. The public may only observe, and formal questions will be sent to organizations by email.

• Scheduled study sessions for Tier III Grant Cycle (April‑May 2025)

Board of Adjustment

The Board will first approve the minutes from its January 9, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a variance request (Case BOA‑2024‑00008) submitted by Brant Love to encroach into the side setback at 21005 E Radcliff Pl. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the January 9, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting
• Variance request (Case BOA‑2024‑00008) to encroach into side setback at 21005 E Radcliff Pl, applicant Brant Love

Arapahoe County Regional Opioid Council

The Arapahoe County Regional Opioid Council will hold a virtual meeting covering governance, strategic planning, program spotlights, and external request presentations. The council will discuss federal impacts and a conflict of interest policy. No votes or dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Membership check-in and approval of minutes (governance)
• Strategic planning and workgroups
• Program spotlights: community campaigns Rise Above and Amelie
• External request presentations: One Chance to Grow Up, START, Collaborative Care
• Federal Impacts and Council Response update

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session with presentations on Communication Services, Community Resources, annual claims from 2020-2024, and Human Services. These are informational sessions; no votes are scheduled.

• Communication Services update at 9:30 AM
• Community Resources 1A Information Session with Board Summary Report
• Annual Claims Review (2020-2024) including claim summary and 2025 insurance overview
• Human Services 1A Information Session with Board Summary Report

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners held a study session covering Community Resources, Annual Claims Review, and Human Services. Staff presented updates, funding needs, and answered commissioners' questions on each topic. All three discussions concluded without a vote.

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board will hold a study session to discuss proposed revisions to the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process, driven by state legislation SB24-174. They will also receive updates from the calendar, board, and the E-Team, followed by a closed executive session for legal advice.

• Revisions to Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process due to SB24-174 (item 25-248)
• Calendar and Board Updates from Michelle Halstead
• E-Team Chair Update from Katherine Smith and Karl Herrmann
• Executive session for legal advice (closed to public)

The commissioners voted 3‑0 to adopt option 1, using public hearings, for reviewing and approving Comprehensive Plan and master‑plan amendments. They also voted 3‑0 to proceed with a DRCOG analysis for the required housing needs assessment. A motion to enter executive session to discuss police collective‑bargaining and a National Women’s Soccer League license agreement passed 3‑0.

• Adopted option 1 (public hearings) for Comprehensive Plan amendment review (3‑0)
• Approved proceeding with DRCOG analysis for the housing needs assessment (3‑0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for police bargaining and NWSL license talks (3‑0)

Arapahoe County Transportation Forum

The Arapahoe County Transportation Forum Technical Committee will discuss CDOT/RTD/DRCOG 4P project priorities and developments for West, Central, and East Arapahoe County. The committee will also consider agenda topics for the upcoming Executive Committee meeting on May 15, 2025. Public comment is available by contacting the committee before the meeting.

• Discussion of CDOT/RTD/DRCOG 4P project priorities for West, Central, and East Arapahoe County
• Review of CDOT/RTD/DRCOG 4P developments across the county
• Approval of meeting #63 summary from April 21, 2025
• Preparation for Executive Committee meeting agenda topics on May 15, 2025
• Public comment period via phone before the meeting

Arapahoe County Cultural Council

The Cultural Council announced it will hold study sessions between April and May 2025 for the 2025‑2026 Tier III Grant Cycle. Organizations will be notified when their applications can be discussed and invited to attend. The public may only observe, and formal questions will be sent to organizations by email. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

• Planned study sessions for Tier III Grant Cycle (no vote recorded)

Arapahoe County Cultural Council

The Arapahoe County Cultural Council will discuss a funding allocation formula and preparations for final study sessions and Fluxx grant submissions. The agenda also includes approval of past meeting minutes and reports from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and members.

• Discussion of funding allocation formula for cultural grants
• Preparing for final study sessions and Fluxx grant submissions
• SCFD report

The Cultural Council approved the March 6 and April 3 meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote. The council also accepted the proposed funding allocation methodology, again unanimously. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March 6 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 3 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved proposed funding allocation methodology (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session with two main topics: a supplemental request for the Fair Fund (presented by the Fairgrounds Site Manager) and a legislative update from Bowditch and Cassell Public Affairs. An administrative meeting with the Public Works Director is also scheduled.

• Fair Fund Supplemental Request 25-244
• Legislative Update 25-171 from Bowditch and Cassell Public Affairs
• Administrative Meeting with Public Works Director

The commissioners entered an executive session to discuss a personnel matter with the Public Works Director (vote 4-0). Later, they voted unanimously to support SB 25-313 (Proposition 123 revenue uses), to monitor SB 25-305 (water‑quality permitting), and to adopt an amend position on HB 25-1312 (legal protections for transgender individuals). All votes were 4-0; Commissioner Fields was absent and excused.

• Entered executive session to discuss Public Works personnel matter (4-0)
• Supported SB 25-313 Proposition 123 revenue uses (4-0)
• Monitored SB 25-305 water‑quality permitting efficiency (4-0)
• Adopted amend position on HB 25-1312 legal protections for transgender individuals (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners holds a study session to discuss a select source waiver for a Teledyne FLIR GX320 camera and review annual claims from 2020-2024. The meeting also includes board updates and an executive session.

• Select Source Waiver for Teledyne FLIR GX320 Camera (Item 25-237)
• Annual Claims Review covering 2020-2024 (Item 25-245)
• Calendar and Board Updates at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
• Arapahoe County Elected Officials Meeting at 11:30 AM
• Executive Session for legal advice

The Board approved a Select Source Waiver to purchase a Teledyne FLIR GX320 optical gas imaging camera, voting 5‑0. The Board also voted 5‑0 to go into executive session to discuss a Public Health Department staff reorganization and collective bargaining with AFSCME. The annual claims review item was not discussed.

• Approved Select Source Waiver for Teledyne FLIR GX320 camera (5-0)
• Motion to enter executive session on staff reorganization and bargaining passed (5-0)

Arapahoe County Cultural Council

The Arapahoe County Cultural Council is holding a special meeting to conduct study sessions for the 2025-2026 Tier III Grant Cycle. The body will review and discuss applications from 13 specific organizations.

• Application review for Downtown Aurora Visual Arts
• Application review for Englewood Cultural Arts Center Association
• Application review for Englewood Historic Preservation Society
• Application review for Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK)
• Application review for Fiesta Colorado

The Arapahoe County Cultural Council announced it will hold study sessions between April and May 2025 for the 2025‑2026 Tier III Grant Cycle. It listed the organizations whose applications will be reviewed. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Community Services Block Grant Advisory Committee

The committee will meet via Zoom to review the Senior Resources Division Manager report and a consent agenda. The meeting includes the approval of minutes from January 22, 2025.

• Approval of January 22, 2025 minutes
• Senior Resources Division Manager report
• CSBG items
• Quarterly, Yearly and Organizational Standards Reports
• Trainings

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The commissioners will adopt items on the consent agenda, including board appointments, reallocation of HOME program funds, tax cancellations, advisory committee members, abatement reductions, BAA stipulations, and a CDBG allocation. They will also discuss a rezoning case for the Lowry area and hold the first reading of a fireworks ordinance. Public comment will be allowed on general business items.

• Resolution 25-214: Reallocation of HOME Investment Partnerships Program ARP funds
• Resolution 25-217: Cancellation of miscellaneous property taxes
• Resolution 25-238: CDBG allocation to South Metro Housing Options – Montview Flats
• Case CZ24-001 (Resolution 25-223): Lowry Rezoning – Conventional Rezone
• Resolution 25-246: First reading of Arapahoe County Ordinance No. 2025-01 (Fireworks)

The commissioners adopted a proclamation designating April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. They approved the consent agenda items covering appointments, tax cancellations, abatement resolutions and CDBG funding. The board approved the Lowry rezoning (56.7 acres) and adopted Ordinance No. 2025-01 regulating fireworks. All motions carried with votes from Commissioners Warren‑Gully, Campbell, Baker, Summey, and Fields.

• Adopted proclamation establishing April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (vote: Warren‑Gully, Campbell, Baker, Summey, Fields)
• Approved consent agenda items (Resolutions 25‑104 through 25‑112) (vote: Warren‑Gully, Campbell, Baker, Summey, Fields)
• Approved Lowry rezoning (56.7 acres) – Resolution 25‑113 (vote: Warren‑Gully, Campbell, Baker, Summey, Fields)
• Adopted Fireworks Ordinance No. 2025‑01 – Resolution 25‑114 (vote: Warren‑Gully, Campbell, Baker, Summey, Fields)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to receive updates on legislative and federal lobbying efforts. The meeting also includes an administrative discussion on animal services and a modernization update for HS Connects.

• Administrative meeting on Animal Services
• Legislative Update 25-169 presented by Bowditch and Cassell Public Affairs
• Federal Lobbyist Update 25-202 presented by Squire Patton Boggs
• HS Connects Modernization Update 25-221 presented by IT and Human Services directors

The commissioners voted 5-0 to change the county's stance on SB 25-276 to an amend position and to oppose HB 25-1300. They also voted 5-0 to adopt a monitor position on HB 25-1097. A unanimous 5-0 vote approved the funding request for the HS Connect modernization project.

• Amend position adopted for SB 25-276 Protect Civil Rights Immigration Status (5-0)
• Oppose position adopted for HB 25-1300 Workers' Compensation Benefits Proof of Entitlement (5-0)
• Monitor position adopted for HB 25-1097 Placement Transition Plans for Children (5-0)
• Funding request for HS Connect modernization approved (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss an ethical artificial intelligence policy, receive an annual update from the Arapahoe Library District, and consider appointments to the 1A Resident Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal advice.

• Ethical Artificial Intelligence Policy (25-218) presented by IT Director Phil Savino
• Arapahoe Library District Annual Update (25-239) from library staff and trustees
• 1A Resident Advisory Committee Appointments (25-240) with applicant list
• Executive session under Colorado law for confidential legal matters

The Board voted 5‑0 to place the Ethical Artificial Intelligence Policy on the consent agenda. Commissioners agreed to move the 1A Resident Advisory Committee appointments to the consent agenda. A motion to enter executive session for legal advice on three matters passed 5‑0.

• Approved Ethical AI Policy to move to consent agenda (5-0)
• Moved 1A Resident Advisory Committee appointments to consent agenda (unanimous agreement)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal advice on Pinto‑Rios v. Sheriff, K.A. v. Human Services, and a new cell tower application (5-0)

Arapahoe County Transportation Forum

This is a routine meeting of the Arapahoe County Transportation Forum Technical Committee. The committee will approve the previous meeting summary and receive updates on CDOT/RTD/DRCOG project ideas, a subregional forum coordination meeting, and the upcoming executive committee agenda. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are on the agenda.

• Approval of meeting summary #62 from March 17, 2025
• CDOT/RTD/DRCOG 4 P Project Ideas discussion
• Subregional Forum Coordination Meeting update from April 2, 2025
• Executive Committee meeting agenda for May 15, 2025

Arapahoe County Cultural Council

The Arapahoe County Cultural Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss applications for the 2025-2026 Tier III Grant Cycle. The meeting is a study session; organizations will be notified when their applications are discussed, and public observation is allowed but no participation. Formal questions from the council will be sent via email. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Review of 17 organization applications for Tier III grants, including Colorado Watercolor Society, Denver Children's Choir, and Denver Young Artists Orchestra Association

The council decided to conduct study sessions from April through May 2025 for the 2025‑2026 Tier III Grant Cycle. Organizations applying for the grant will be notified when their applications may be discussed and invited to attend. Public members may only observe, and formal questions will be sent to organizations by email.

• Scheduled study sessions for 2025‑2026 Tier III Grant Cycle (April‑May 2025)

Community Corrections Board

This agenda consists entirely of procedural items common to regular board meetings. No specific proposals, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled. The board will hear a financial report and consider approval of previous minutes.

• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2025
• Financial report and budget review
• New business and tabled items (none specified)

Arapahoe County Board of Health

The Arapahoe County Board of Health will consider a continuation of an enforcement hearing for an onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) at 3140 W Girard Ave. The board will also receive an introduction to State Regulation 86 for graywater and HB 24-1362, a deep dive on the WIC program, and the director's report. Public comment is invited.

• Continuation of OWTS enforcement hearing for 3140 W Girard Ave, including a motion to cease and desist
• Introduction to State Regulation 86 for graywater and HB 24-1362
• WIC Program deep dive presentation
• ACPH Director's Report

The Board of Health approved a public health order that ceases use of the on‑site wastewater treatment system at 3140 W Girard Ave, requiring the property to be vacated, the septic tank pumped, and monthly water‑meter reports. The order also maintains a $50 per day civil penalty until compliance is achieved. The Board approved the meeting minutes and a majority supported recommending a prohibition on graywater use to the County Commissioners.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Levine, seconded by Walker; Ayes: Kleinman, Davis, Walker, Weinraub, Mcmillan, Levine; Burrows abstained)
• Approved Cease and Desist Order for 3140 W Girard Ave (motion by Davis, seconded by Kleinman; Ayes: Kleinman, Davis, Burrows, Walker, Weinraub, Mcmillan, Levine)
• Board majority supported prohibiting graywater usage (recommendation to County Commissioners)
• No executive session held

Arapahoe County Board of Health

The Arapahoe County Board of Health will meet for an administrative session in the DOC Board Room, followed by a closed legal session with agenda topics to be announced later. Afterward, a study session will be held for informal relationship building among directors and staff. The study session will include a Maternal Child Health presentation (MCH April 2025) and no decisions will be made.

• Maternal Child Health Presentation (MCH April 2025)
• Administrative session in DOC Board Room, 6162 S Willow Dr., Greenwood Village

The Board of Health voted to go into executive session under CRS 24-6-402.4F to discuss personnel matters related to funding cuts in the public health department. All six directors present voted aye; the absent member was Terrence Walker. No other decisions were made during the informal study session.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matters (6‑0 vote, 1 absent)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board will hear a DA transition update including supplemental budget requests, discuss next steps for HB24-1175 on right of first refusal for multifamily properties in unincorporated areas, and receive a legislative update from public affairs consultants. No votes are scheduled; this is a study session.

• DA Transition Update and Supplemental Budget Requests (25-222)
• HB24-1175 Right of First Refusal Next Steps (25-220) with Multifamily Property Map for Unincorporated Arapahoe County
• Legislative Update (25-168) with 2025 Legislative Issues Guide and reports

The Board voted 4‑0 to approve title changes for District Attorney staff, with Commissioner Summey absent and excused. No vote was taken on the HB24‑1175 Right of First Refusal next‑steps discussion, which concluded without a decision. The Legislative Update scheduled for later was cancelled.

• Approved title changes for District Attorney staff (4‑0 vote)
• HB24‑1175 Right of First Refusal next‑steps discussion – no vote
• Legislative Update cancelled

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a minor subdivision plat for the Lowry Environmental Protection Cleanup. The body will also conduct a study session on a Land Development Code amendment and the election of officers.

• Public hearing for Case No. PM 23-001: Lowry Environmental Protection Cleanup / Minor Subdivision Plat
• Study session for Case No. LDC 24-003: Location and Extent Plan / Land Development Code Amendment
• Election of officers

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session with three main topics: allocating Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to South Metro Housing Options for Montview Flats, implementing a new Short-Term Rentals Program (ordinance LDC23-001), and an executive session. The session also includes calendar updates and board committee updates.

• Allocation of CDBG funds to South Metro Housing Options for Montview Flats (project 25-212)
• Discussion of LDC23-001, Implementation of the Short-Term Rentals Program (project 25-205), including draft ordinance and zoning code changes
• Executive session under Colorado law for legal advice (confidential portion)
• Calendar and board updates at 9:00 AM
• Boards and committees update at 11:30 AM

The commissioners voted 4‑0 to allocate up to $300,000 from Community Development Block Grant funds to South Metro Housing Options for the Montview Flats affordable‑housing project. They also voted 4‑0 on a series of staff recommendations to adopt short‑term‑rental regulations, including ownership limits, parking requirements, zoning restrictions, inspection schedules, appeal authority, and fee structures. Finally, the board approved a motion 4‑0 to enter executive session to discuss a draft intergovernmental agreement with Aurora.

• Approved up to $300,000 CDBG funding for SMHO Montview Flats (4-0)
• Approved staff recommendations on short‑term rental ownership and licensing restrictions (4-0)
• Approved staff recommendation for minimum two off‑street parking spaces for STRs (4-0)
• Approved prohibition of STRs in R‑M district unless license/ownership limits applied (4-0)
• Approved requirement for professional inspections of STRs at licensing and every 5 years (4-0)
• Approved Board of Adjustments as authority for STR appeal decisions (4-0)
• Approved updated STR application and licensing fees per staff recommendation (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss draft IGA with Aurora (4-0)

Arapahoe County Regional Opioid Council

The Arapahoe County Regional Opioid Council will discuss the budget and allocation for its detox program. Members will also consider long‑term budget planning and workgroup topics such as youth recovery, family services, and transportation. External organizations Full Circle and Recovery 2.0 will present requests. The meeting includes routine items like membership, minutes approval, and chair selection.

• Detox program budget and allocation
• Long‑term budget planning
• Workgroup discussion on Youth Recovery, Family Services, Transportation
• External request presentations by Full Circle and Recovery 2.0
• Chair selection

Arapahoe County Cultural Council

The Arapahoe County Cultural Council is holding a special meeting to begin study sessions for the 2024-2025 Tier III Grant Cycle. Council members will review and discuss applications from a list of cultural organizations. The public may observe, but only council members can ask formal questions via email.

• Application review and discussion for City of Aurora Open Space & Natural Resources
• Application review and discussion for City of Englewood Cultural Division
• Application review and discussion for Colorado Bach Ensemble
• Application review and discussion for Colorado Brass
• Application review and discussion for Colorado Celebration of African American Arts and Culture

The Cultural Council announced it will hold study sessions between April and May 2025 for the 2024‑2025 Tier III Grant Cycle. Organizations listed will be notified when their applications may be discussed and invited to attend. The public may only observe, and formal questions will be sent to organizations by email.

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to vote on a consent agenda including infrastructure and safety agreements. The meeting includes the approval of a right-of-way parcel for the Yale Avenue Corridor Improvements Project and a cooperative agreement for wildfire protection.

• Cooperative Agreement for Wildfire Protection (25-194)
• C14-027 Yale Avenue Corridor Improvements Project: Approval and acceptance of Right of Way parcel #1 from James E. Riley (25-204)
• Resolution for Arapahoe County board and committee appointments and reappointments (25-197)
• Modification of Fiscal Controls (25-203)
• Warrant ACH Expense Report for March 10 - March 31, 2025 (25-209)

The Board adopted its agenda and two proclamations recognizing National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week and Child Abuse Prevention Month. The consent agenda was approved, including a cooperative agreement for wildfire protection, board and committee appointments, fiscal control modifications, and the Yale Avenue Corridor Improvements Project. No general business items were presented.

• Adopted meeting agenda (motion carried by Warren-Gully, Baker, Summey, Fields)
• Adopted proclamation for National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week (motion carried by Warren-Gully, Baker, Summey, Fields)
• Adopted proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month (motion carried by Warren-Gully, Baker, Summey, Fields)
• Approved Cooperative Agreement for Wildfire Protection (RES 25-097) (motion carried by Warren-Gully, Baker, Summey, Fields)
• Approved board and committee appointments and reappointments (RES 25-098) (motion carried by Warren-Gully, Baker, Summey, Fields)
• Approved Modification of Fiscal Controls (RES 25-099) (motion carried by Warren-Gully, Baker, Summey, Fields)
• Approved Yale Avenue Corridor Improvements Project (RES 25-100) (motion carried by Warren-Gully, Baker, Summey, Fields)
• Approved BAA Stipulations (RES 25-101) (motion carried by Warren-Gully, Baker, Summey, Fields)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will review the Annual Financial Institution and Investment Policy. They will discuss increasing the Treasurer’s authority to purchase debt securities and receive a legislative update.

• Annual Financial Institution and Investment Policy Resolution
• Proposal to increase Treasurer’s authority to purchase debt securities
• Legislative Update 25-167
• Strategic Plan Follow-up administrative meeting

The commissioners approved an amendment to the county’s financial institution and investment policy, allowing the Treasurer to purchase debt securities with a maximum maturity of seven years for up to ten percent of the investment portfolio (vote 4‑0). They also unanimously supported the pending Retail Food Bill, adopted an amend position on HB 25‑1319 concerning commissioner vacancies, and took a monitor position on SB 25‑276 regarding immigration‑related civil‑rights protections (each vote 5‑0). No other items were voted on.

• Approved amendment to allow Treasurer to buy securities up to 7‑year maturity for 10% of portfolio (4‑0)
• Supported Retail Food Bill once introduced (5‑0)
• Adopted amend position on HB 25‑1319 County Commissioner Vacancies (5‑0)
• Adopted monitor position on SB 25‑276 immigration civil‑rights bill (5‑0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session with updates from the Commissioners' Office, the E-Team chair, and the Sheriff's Office. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice. No votes or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Calendar and Board Updates from Director Michelle Halstead
• E-Team Chair Update from Community Resources Director Katherine Smith
• Sheriff's Office Update from Sheriff Tyler Brown
• Executive Session for legal advice under §24-6-402(4)(b) C.R.S.

Commissioners voted unanimously to go into executive session to receive legal advice on the Summary Judgment in Austin v. Sheriff and mediation in Lammert v. Wellpath/Sheriff. The motion was made by Commissioner Baker and seconded by Commissioner Campbell. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Motion to enter executive session for legal advice on Austin v. Sheriff and Lammert v. Wellpath/Sheriff passed 5‑0

Arapahoe County Cultural Council

The Arapahoe County Cultural Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss grant applications for the 2024-2025 Tier III Grant Cycle. The council will evaluate several arts and cultural organizations. Public attendance is limited to observation.

• Review of grant application for A Child's Song
• Review of grant application for Access Gallery
• Review of grant application for Arapahoe Philharmonic
• Review of grant application for Art from Ashes
• Review of grant application for Augustana Arts

The Cultural Council announced it will hold study sessions between April and May 2025 for the 2024-2025 Tier III Grant Cycle. Organizations will be notified when their applications can be discussed and invited to attend, while the public may only observe. Formal questions to the organizations will be sent by email.

Arapahoe County Cultural Council

The Arapahoe County Cultural Council will meet virtually to review minutes and discuss new business. The agenda includes reports from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and council members.

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss event programming for the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Park Event Center. The session includes a legislative update and a review of a 2025 court security grant. Administrative meetings regarding the strategic plan and human services are also scheduled.

• 2025 Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Park Event Center Programming
• 2025 Legislative Update
• 2025 Court Security Grant and authorization for 10 fixed asset numbers

The Board approved a 5‑0 vote to support pursuing a $155,884.07 Colorado Judicial Department Court Security grant. It also adopted a 5‑0 vote to support SB25‑002 and 5‑0 votes to take monitor positions on HB25‑1169, SB25‑001, and HB25‑1096, plus a 4‑0 vote for a monitor position on HB25‑1147. Additionally, a 5‑0 vote sent the Board into executive session to discuss collective‑bargaining negotiations.

• Support pursuit of $155,884.07 Court Security grant (5-0)
• Adopt support position on SB25-002 Regional Building Codes (5-0)
• Adopt monitor position on HB25-1169 Housing Developments (5-0)
• Adopt monitor position on HB25-1147 Fairness and Transparency in Municipal Court (4-0)
• Adopt conditional monitor position on SB25-001 Colorado Voting Rights Act (5-0)
• Adopt monitor position on HB25-1096 (5-0)
• Motion to enter executive session for collective‑bargaining talks (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

This is a study session of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners. The agenda includes calendar and board updates, a boards and committees update, and a closed executive session. No votes, public hearings, or substantive policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 9:00 AM Calendar and Board Updates
• 11:30 AM Boards and Committees Update
• 3:00 PM Executive Session (closed to public)

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including multiple abatement referee recommendations and a joint project request for the Lee Gulch Trail pedestrian underpass. The meeting’s primary decision is the adoption of the 2025 reappropriations and additional supplemental appropriations. Additional items include board and committee appointments and approval of assessor abatement recommendations.

• Joint Project Request – Lee Gulch Trail Pedestrian Underpass (item 6.c)
• Adoption of 2025 Reappropriations and Additional Supplemental Appropriations (item 7.a)
• Resolution to approve board and committee appointments and reappointments (item 6.g)
• Approval of Assessor Abatement Recommendation(s) (item 6.h)
• Approval of BAA Stipulations (item 6.i)

The Board adopted the meeting agenda. It approved proclamations recognizing National Public Health Week (April 7‑13, 2025) and Fair Housing Month (April 2025). The consent agenda items, including several abatement and project resolutions, were approved. The Board adopted the 2025 reappropriations and additional supplemental appropriations (Resolution 25‑096).

• Adopted meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted proclamation for National Public Health Week (motion carried)
• Adopted proclamation for Fair Housing Month (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items including RES 25‑087 through RES 25‑095 (motion carried)
• Approved Lee Gulch Trail Pedestrian Underpass project request (RES 25‑089) (motion carried)
• Adopted 2025 reappropriations and additional supplemental appropriations (RES 25‑096) (motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board will discuss amendments to the Affordable Housing Land Development Code, including parking requirements and transit-oriented community provisions. They will also receive updates on state and federal legislation and consider reallocation of HOME Investment Partnerships Program American Rescue Plan funds. Multiple tax cancellations for real and personal property are scheduled for review.

• Multiple tax cancellations for 2025 real property and business personal property
• Legislative update from Bowditch and Cassell Public Affairs
• Federal lobbyist update from Squire Patton Boggs
• Reallocation of HOME-ARP funds for housing and homeless services
• Affordable Housing Land Development Code amendments addressing parking, transit-oriented communities, and Proposition 123

The board voted 5‑0 to cancel uncollectible or erroneous property taxes covering tax years 1987 through 2022. It also adopted a unanimous amend position on SB 25‑001, a 4‑1 vote to support HB 25‑1272, a 5‑0 vote to keep an amend stance on HB 25‑1169, and a 5‑0 vote to reallocate $4,487.65 of HOME‑ARP funds to HAAT Force.

• Cancel uncollectible/erroneous property taxes (1987‑2022) approved (5‑0)
• Adopt amend position on SB 25‑001 (Colorado Voting Rights Act) approved (5‑0)
• Support HB 25‑1272 Construction Defects bill approved (4‑1)
• Maintain amend position on HB 25‑1169 Housing Developments bill approved (5‑0)
• Reallocate $4,487.65 HOME‑ARP funds to HAAT Force approved (5‑0)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session with items including director goal setting, calendar and board updates, and a tour of the Arapahoe County Detention Center. The meeting is largely administrative; no votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Director goal setting at 9:00 AM
• Calendar and board updates led by Michelle Halstead at 9:30 AM
• Detention center tour at the Arapahoe County Detention Center at 1:00 PM

Community Corrections Board

The board is meeting for a regular session with only procedural agenda items. No specific items are detailed in the agenda; the meeting covers call to order, introductions, financial report, old and new business, and tabled items.

• No specific items listed; the agenda is entirely procedural.

Arapahoe County Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a public hearing on an enforcement action for an onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) at 3140 W Girard Ave, Englewood. The board will also receive a financial update for FY24 (unaudited) and a spotlight on improving access to nutritious and affordable food as part of the Community Health Improvement Plan. An executive session may follow for legal matters.

• Public hearing on OWTS enforcement at 3140 W Girard Ave, Englewood
• FY24 End-of-Year financial update (unaudited)
• Community Health Improvement Plan spotlight: access to nutritious and affordable food
• Director's report from Arapahoe County Public Health
• Approval of February 2025 meeting minutes

The Board approved the meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It adopted an enforcement order finding Housepurchase LLC in violation of state wastewater laws and imposed a $50 per day civil penalty. The order requires the owner to submit multiple compliance documents by March 26 and to take immediate remedial actions by March 21.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted enforcement order for 3140 W Girard Ave, including $50/day penalty (5-0)

Arapahoe County Board of Health

The Arapahoe County Board of Health will meet for an informal study session focused on relationship building between directors and ACPH staff. No decisions will be made during this meeting.

• Emergency Preparedness and Response Program Deep Dive 25-193

The Arapahoe County Board of Health met in an administrative study session for informal relationship building among directors and staff. The session was conversational only and the agenda noted that no decisions would be made. No votes or actions were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners holds a study session with updates on calendar, boards and committees, and a legislative update from Bowditch and Cassell Public Affairs. The board will also consider new room names for the Arapahoe County Public Health building at 6964 S. Lima St. and hold an administrative meeting with the Public Works Director. The session includes an executive session closed to the public.

• Legislative update from Bowditch and Cassell Public Affairs on 2025 issues
• Consideration of new conference room names at Arapahoe County Public Health (6964 S. Lima St.)
• Administrative meeting with Public Works Director
• Executive session (closed) for legal advice
• Calendar and board updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Case PM22-006, the Arcadia Creek Subdivision #01 minor subdivision plat. The commission will also consider approval of the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing – Arcadia Creek Subdivision #01 minor subdivision plat (Case PM22-006)
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session primarily for director goal setting, with an executive session scheduled for the afternoon. No ordinance readings, public hearings, or contract awards are on the agenda.

• Director Goal Setting sessions from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
• Executive Session at 3:00 PM for legal advice under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b)

Arapahoe County Transportation Forum

The Arapahoe County Transportation Forum Technical Committee will discuss updates to the DRCOG 2050 Regional Transportation Plan, focusing on the Regional Rail System discussion. They will also review project ideas from CDOT, RTD, and DRCOG, and consider topics for the upcoming Executive Committee meeting on May 15, 2025. Public comment is available.

• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2024, Technical Committee meeting
• Update on DRCOG 2050 Regional Transportation Plan with focus on RRS discussion
• Review of CDOT/RTD/DRCOG 4 P project ideas
• Discussion of Executive Committee meeting agenda topics for May 15, 2025

Arapahoe County Regional Opioid Council

The council will meet to conduct governance tasks, including a chair election. Members will discuss available Region 9 funding and strategic planning for detox services.

• Chair election selection
• Discussion of available Region 9 funding
• Detox strategic planning
• Workgroup reports and external request next steps

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a business meeting including public comment, proclamations for Women's History Month and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a consent agenda with routine administrative items, and two general business items: approval of the Eastgate Special District Service Plan (Case SD24-002) and adoption of the 2024 Infrastructure Design and Construction Standards. The consent agenda includes resolutions on signature authority, a drainage agreement for the Arapahoe Libraries Admin Building Renovation, board appointments, a stipulated abatement reduction, legal representation for Sheriff's Office employees, and BAA stipulations.

• Request approval of Eastgate Special District Service Plan (Case SD24-002)
• Adoption of 2024 Infrastructure Design and Construction Standards
• Approval and acceptance of drainage agreement for Arapahoe Libraries Admin Building Renovation (AA23-019)
• Resolution authorizing legal representation and indemnification in litigation against Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office employees
• Approval of Stipulated Abatement Reduction (25-151)

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Board will hear a legislative update on 2025 state bills, review the annual mill levy for Developmental Pathways, and consider reappropriating unspent 2024 funds into the 2025 budget. All items are discussion only at this study session.

• Legislative Update 25-058 from Bowditch and Cassell Public Affairs
• Developmental Pathways Annual Mill Levy Review 25-154
• 2025 Reappropriation of 2024 Budget 25-147

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The commissioners will consider a joint project request for the Lee Gulch Trail pedestrian underpass (Project 25-142). They will also review a reserve purchase request for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) (Project 25-176). Additional administrative updates will be presented, and the session may move to an executive session for confidential matters.

• Joint Project Request – Lee Gulch Trail Pedestrian Underpass (Project 25-142)
• Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Reserve Purchases (Project 25-176)
• Executive Session for confidential matters at 3:00 PM

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve minute summaries and receive updates on the Watkins/Bennett Area Vision Study. The meeting will be held telephonically due to COVID-19.

• Approval of minute summaries
• Watkins/Bennett Area Vision Study updates
• Existing Conditions Report attachment
• Public hearing via telephone
• Citizen comment period

Arapahoe County Cultural Council

The Arapahoe County Cultural Council will discuss its funding plan methodology and review the grant portal. Other items include welcoming a new member, membership status updates, and a study sessions discussion. No votes on specific grants or funding amounts are scheduled.

• Welcome new member
• Membership status update
• Review of grant portal
• Study sessions discussion
• Funding plan methodology discussion

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The March 4, 2025 study session of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a location and extent plan for Rangeview Box Elder Well Field #2 and a study session on a commercial mobile radio service amendment. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from the previous session.

• Public hearing: Rangeview Box Elder Well Field #2 location and extent plan
• Study session: Commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) LDC amendment
• Approval of February 18, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Meeting held at Lima Plaza Campus, Arapahoe Room
• Meeting accessible via phone call 1-855-436-3656

Board of County Commissioners Study Session

The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners study session scheduled for March 3, 2025, was cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed at this meeting.

• All study sessions for this date are cancelled as per the agenda.

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Board will hold public hearings on two items for Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool: a Use by Special Review and a Final Development Plan. They will also adopt a supplemental budget resolution for the fourth quarter of 2024. The consent agenda includes appointments, funding for a parking lot expansion, an opioid council appointment, equitable sharing agreements, and a severance agreement.

• Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool Use by Special Review (case USR23-002)
• Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool Final Development Plan (case FDP23-001)
• Adoption of Supplemental Budget Resolution for Fourth Quarter 2024
• Richmil Ranch Open Space Parking Lot Expansion funding request
• Resolution to authorize severance and release agreement with Tiffany Key