Basalt public meetings in 2024
4 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BPAC
The commission reviewed implementation goals for the 10-year Capital Arts Master Plan. Members discussed a proposal to have an artist paint utility transformers at Lions Park and in Willits Town Center. Staff was directed to research artist stipends and financial incentives from other communities.
- Proposed 'Paint a Transformer' program for Lions Park and Willits Town Center
- Review of 10-year Capital Arts Master Plan implementation goals
- Installation of Elk Hair Caddis Fly sculpture at Lions Park
- Completion of bird mural at the pool by artist Kirsten Hix
- Update on tree sculpture at Gisella Fiou Skate Park
BACH
The committee will discuss follow-up recommendations from the EPS Housing Study. Members will also consider a buy-down scenario for Lot J at the Basalt Commercial Park. The agenda includes an update from the Western Mountain Regional Housing Coalition.
- Follow-up on EPS Housing Study Recommendations Presentation
- Consideration of Lot J, Basalt Commercial Park RO Buy-Down Scenario
- Western Mountain Regional Housing Coalition Update
POST
The Parks, Open Space and Trails Committee is reviewing several local park projects. Updates include the Arbaney Playground replacement and the Pitkin Whitewater Park road shift. The meeting also includes a Recreation Director update.
- Arbaney Playground retaining wall replacement (sculpted concrete or wood ties)
- Pitkin Whitewater Park Two Rivers Road Shift project updates
- Emergency Access Trail bidding (bids due June 19, 2024)
- Two Rivers Road fiber optic relocation project
Finance Committee
The Basalt Finance Advisory Board will meet on July 10, 2024. The agenda includes reviewing the calendar for the 2025 budget and approving minutes from the June 12 meeting.
- Review of 2025 budget calendar
- Approval of June 12th meeting minutes