Bennett, Colorado

Planning and Zoning Commission - Study Session

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a study session to review alternative housing types and receive town development updates.

• Discussion on alternative housing types with Planning Manager Steven Hoese
• Town development updates from Planner I Paul Venable

Town Board of Trustees

The Town Board of Trustees will consider approving service plans for several new and amended metropolitan districts, including Sunset Ridge, Kiowa Creek Preserve, and the Prairie Grass developments. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a proposed change order for Civic Center Park improvements.

• Approving service plans for Sunset Ridge Metropolitan District Nos. 1-7
• Approving service plans for Kiowa Creek Preserve Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3
• Approving service plans for Prairie Grass Commercial and West Metropolitan Districts
• Approving service plans for Prairie Grass East Metropolitan District Nos. 1-4
• Approving change orders for Civic Center Park – Western Trail Part 2

Board of Trustees - Study Session

The Board of Trustees will review amended and restated Model Service Plans for single and multiple districts. The session also includes a discussion on developer input regarding the Bennett Regional Improvements (BRI) assessment option.

• Amended and Restated Town of Bennett Model Service Plans
• Developer input on Bennett Regional Improvements (BRI) assessment option

Board of Trustees - Study Session

The Board of Trustees will hold a study session to receive an update from the Communications and IT Department. This is a discussion-based session rather than a voting meeting.

• Communications and IT Department update presented by Alison Belcher and Adam Meis

Town Board of Trustees

The Town Board will hear a public hearing on Ordinance No. 816‑26 to rezone the Town Center from Planned Development to Mixed‑Use with a Mainstreet overlay. The board will also consider Resolution No. 1098‑26 confirming bond insurance and final details for the 2026 Sales Tax Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, and Resolution No. 1099‑26 approving an intergovernmental agreement with Adams County for animal shelter services. Additional agenda items include a contractor selection for stormwater and water improvements and an amendment to the Civic Center rental fee schedule.

• Public hearing on Town Center Rezone (Ordinance No. 816‑26) for mixed‑use development
• Resolution No. 1098‑26 confirming bond insurance and final details for Series 2026 sales‑tax revenue bonds
• Contractor selection for Adams and Colfax Stormwater and Water improvements (RFP 26‑005)
• Resolution No. 1099‑26 approving intergovernmental agreement with Adams County for animal shelter services
• Amendment to Civic Center rental fee schedule (Resolution No. 1096‑26)

The Board unanimously approved Ordinance No. 816‑26, rezoning four town‑owned parcels (about 10.6 acres) from Planned Development to Public with a Main Street overlay. It also approved a $205,200 contract with HCG Construction for stormwater and water line improvements, a 5‑1 vote to confirm bond insurance and issuance details for the 2026 sales‑tax refunding bonds, and a unanimous resolution establishing an intergovernmental animal‑shelter agreement with Adams County.

• Approved Ordinance No. 816‑26 rezoning four town parcels (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1098‑26 confirming bond insurance and issuance details (5‑1)
• Awarded HCG Construction contract for stormwater/water improvements up to $205,200 (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1099‑26 intergovernmental animal‑shelter agreement with Adams County (unanimous 6‑0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider a recommendation for the Town Center Parcel Rezone. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a project update.

• Approval of March 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Town Center Rezone Case No. PZ2026-0008 (Resolution No. 2026-15)
• June 2026 Project Update
• Town Development Updates
• Public Comments on non-agenda items

Board of Trustees - Study Session

The Board of Trustees will receive a presentation from Special Counsel Dalton Kelly regarding Metro Districts. The session includes a review of the Town's adopted Model Service Plan.

• Metro District training and Model Service Plan review by Special Counsel Dalton Kelly

Town Board of Trustees

The Town Board will vote on Resolution No. 1097-26 to let the Town Manager impose mandatory water restrictions. Trustees will also take the first reading of Ordinance No. 817-26, which authorizes sales‑tax revenue bonds to fund street improvements and refinance existing bonds. A contractor will be selected for the 8th Street paving project (RFP 26-006) and a recommendation will be made to purchase Phase 2 electric grounds‑maintenance equipment with an RFP waiver. The agenda includes a financial report update and a discussion of the upcoming Bennett Days 2026 community event.

• Resolution No. 1097-26 – Authorizing mandatory water restrictions
• Ordinance No. 817-26 – Authorizing sales‑tax revenue bonds for street improvements
• Contractor selection for 8th Street paving (RFP 26-006)
• Recommendation for Phase 2 electric grounds‑maintenance equipment purchase and RFP waiver
• Bennett Days 2026 community event

The Board unanimously authorized the Town Manager to impose mandatory water restrictions. It waived competitive procurement to secure a new auditor for the 2025 financial audit. The Board approved the issuance of sales‑tax revenue bonds series 2026 to fund transportation improvements. Additional contracts and funding for street paving, electric grounds equipment, and the 2026 Bennett Days events were also approved.

• Authorized mandatory water restrictions (unanimous)
• Waived procurement requirements to hire a new auditor for the 2025 audit (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 817-26 authorizing sales‑tax revenue bonds series 2026 (unanimous)
• Awarded 8th Street paving contract to Tristone Construction, up to $256,649.40 (unanimous)
• Approved RFP waiver to purchase Phase 2 electric grounds equipment, up to $139,875.78 (unanimous)
• Approved $36,600 General Fund commitment for 2026 Bennett Days events and sole‑source agreement with No Credit Productions (unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Trustees - Study Session

The Board of Trustees will discuss a proposal to improve the efficiency of the Bennett Municipal Court, presented by Town Safety Officer Gerilynn Scheidt. They will also review a staff report comparing compensation for town councils and mayors in Colorado, presented by Assistant to the Town Manager Denise Taylor. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Bennett Municipal Court Optimization Proposal
• Board of Trustees Compensation review

Town Board of Trustees

The Bennett Town Board will hold public comment, approve the consent agenda, receive the Town Manager’s report, and discuss possible action on pending litigation with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office in an executive session. No final decisions are noted in the agenda. The meeting also includes trustee comments and committee reports before the executive session.

• Public comments on items not scheduled for public hearing
• Approval of consent agenda
• Town Manager report
• Executive session to discuss possible action on pending litigation with Adams County Sheriff’s Office

The Board of Trustees approved the settlement agreement with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, ending pending litigation and recovering funds and attorney fees for Bennett. Trustee Sus moved the approval, Trustee Smith seconded, and the motion passed unanimously with six ayes and no nays. The meeting also approved the agenda and consent agenda and entered an executive session to discuss the litigation strategy. The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.

• Approved agenda (voice vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda (voice vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved settlement agreement with Adams County Sheriff (ayes: Clemens, Oakley, Pindell, Smith, Sus, Brown; nays: none)
• Moved into executive session to discuss litigation strategy (ayes: Pindell, Smith, Sus, Brown, Clemens, Oakley; nays: none)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays)

Board of Trustees - Study Session

The Board of Trustees will hold a study session to review departmental progress. The meeting includes a first quarter report from the Arapahoe County Sheriff and a progress report from the Capital Projects and Utilities Department.

• Arapahoe County Sheriff's First Quarter Report 2026
• Capital Projects and Utilities Department Progress Report

Town Board of Trustees

The Town Board will consider Resolution No. 1096-26, which approves the Phase I pro forma for the Bennett Sports Facilities project and amends the town fee schedule to adopt the proposed fees. The board will also review an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement for the fire district lease of the former town hall and safety building. Additional items include public proclamations, the oath of office for a new trustee, and an executive‑session discussion of pending litigation with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

• Resolution No. 1096-26 – approval of Phase I pro forma for Bennett Sports Facilities and amendment to the town fee schedule
• Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement for the fire district lease of the former Bennett Town Hall and safety building
• Oath of Office for Trustee‑Elect Joshua Arbogast
• Adoption of the Building Safety Month proclamation
• Adoption of the Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County proclamation

The Town Board approved Resolution No. 1096-26, adopting the Phase I pro forma for Bennett Sports Facilities and updating the town fee schedule. The board also approved an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Fire District lease of the former town hall and Safety Building. A motion to enter executive session for pending litigation was adopted, and the meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Resolution No. 1096-26 for Bennett Sports Facilities Phase I and fee schedule amendment (7‑0)
• Approved amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement for Fire District lease of former Town Hall and Safety Building (6‑0, 1 recused)
• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote, 6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, 6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Moved into executive session to discuss pending litigation (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, 7 ayes, 0 nays)

Town Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will administer oaths of office to three new trustees and appoint town officials for 2026. The body will also consider a resolution regarding a grant for the Bennett Civic Center Park and a service plan amendment for a metropolitan district.

• Resolution No. 1094-26: Open Space Grant Agreement with Adams County for Bennett Civic Center Park Phase III
• Resolution No. 1095-26: Denial of the First Amendment to the Service Plan for Kiowa Creek Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3
• Oath of Office for Trustees Joshua Arbogast, Christopher Clemens, and Bonnie Teachout
• 2026 Appointment of Town Officials, including Town Attorney and Town Clerk
• Selection of Mayor Pro Tem

The Board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda by unanimous voice votes. It denied the First Amendment to the Service Plan for Kiowa Creek Metropolitan District Nos. 1‑3. Trustees also nominated a new Mayor Pro Tem, appointed several town officials, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, 6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Denied First Amendment to Kiowa Creek Metropolitan District Service Plan (5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Nominated Royce Pindell as Mayor Pro Tem (voice vote, 6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Appointed Town Clerk, Town Clerk Pro Tem, Second Town Clerk Pro Tem, and Town Attorney (voice vote, 6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, 6 ayes, 0 nays)

Board of Trustees - Study Session

The Board of Trustees will hold a study session to review housing education and values. A presentation by Mary Coddington of Twelve Inc. will cover the town’s housing needs assessment (Nov 2024) and the “Welcoming Neighbors Through Housing Variety” report (Aug 2025). The session is informational and does not include any formal votes or actions.

• Housing Education & Values Exploration presentation by Mary Coddington (Twelve Inc.)
• Review of Housing Needs Assessment – Final Report (Nov 2024)
• Review of Welcoming Neighbors Through Housing Variety – Final Report (Aug 2025)

Town Board of Trustees

The Bennett Town Board will hold a public hearing on Resolution No. 1092-26 to approve the first amendment to the Kiowa Creek Preserve Metropolitan District Service Plan (Nos. 1‑3). The meeting also includes an ordinance (No. 815-26) amending the intergovernmental agreement for leasing Civic Center Park sports facilities, a land request from Bennett‑Watkins Fire Rescue, an ordinance (No. 811-26) updating Municipal Code Chapter 11 on streets and sidewalks, and a resolution (No. 1093-26) establishing expedited review policies for affordable housing projects.

• Resolution No. 1092-26 – First amendment to Kiowa Creek Preserve Metropolitan District Service Plan (Nos. 1‑3)
• Ordinance No. 815-26 – Amendment Two to the intergovernmental agreement for the lease of Civic Center Park sports facilities
• Land request from Bennett‑Watkins Fire Rescue
• Ordinance No. 811-26 – Updates to Municipal Code Chapter 11 regarding streets, sidewalks and public property
• Resolution No. 1093-26 – Establishing expedited review policies for affordable housing projects

The board voted down the Kiowa Creek Preserve Metropolitan District service‑plan amendment, keeping debt limits unchanged. It approved several items: the IGA amendment for Civic Center Park sports facilities, updates to Chapter 11 of the municipal code, an expedited‑review resolution for affordable housing, a cleaning‑services contract, and a revised loader purchase. No action was taken on the fire‑station land donation request.

• Kiowa Creek Preserve Metro District Service Plan Amendment – motion failed 2‑4 (Ayes: Dambroski, Pindell; Nays: Oakley, Sus, Vittum, Barden; Smith excused)
• Ordinance No. 815‑26 (IGA amendment for Civic Center Park sports facilities) – approved unanimously (Ayes: Oakley, Pindell, Sus, Vittum, Barden, Dambroski; Smith excused)
• Ordinance No. 811‑26 (Chapter 11 municipal code updates) – approved unanimously (Ayes: Pindell, Sus, Vittum, Barden, Dambroski, Oakley; Smith excused)
• Resolution No. 1093‑26 (expedited review policies for affordable housing) – approved 5‑1 (Ayes: Sus, Barden, Dambroski, Oakley, Pindell; Nays: Vittum; Smith excused)
• Cleaning Services Agreement with Guillermina Montoya (July‑Dec 2026) – approved unanimously (Ayes: Vittum, Barden, Dambroski, Oakley, Pindell, Sus; Smith excused)
• Revised Loader Purchase (CAT 914) – approved unanimously (Ayes: Vittum, Barden, Dambroski, Oakley, Pindell, Sus; Smith excused)
• Land donation request from Bennett‑Watkins Fire Rescue – no action taken

Board of Trustees - Study Session

The Board of Trustees will hold a study session to discuss the 2025 Financial Report Dashboard. The report is presented as unaudited.

• Review of 2025 Financial Report Dashboard (Unaudited)

Town Board of Trustees

The Board will consider several items, including authorizing acceptance of a Community Development Block Grant for the Centennial Neighborhood sidewalk restoration project, approving a service‑plan amendment for the Bennett Crossing Metropolitan District, and amending the zoning code to change the minimum size for accessory dwelling units. Additional agenda items cover reduced permit fees for a Spring Clean and Green event, selection of a design consultant for Kiowa‑Bennett Road reconstruction, award of an on‑call contractor services roster, a memorandum of understanding for affordable housing at the Town Center parcel, and a proposed settlement for 47600 E 38th Ave.

• Authorize acceptance of CDBG funding for Centennial Neighborhood Sidewalk Restoration Project
• Approve First Amendment to Service Plan for Bennett Crossing Metropolitan District Nos. 1‑3
• Amend zoning code to modify minimum right‑to‑accessory dwelling unit size
• Reduce permit fees for Spring Clean and Green event
• Select design consultant for Kiowa‑Bennett Road reconstruction (RFP 26‑004)

The Board unanimously approved the first amendment to the Bennett Crossing Metropolitan District Service Plan, allowing the district to proceed with future debt issuance. It also passed an ordinance amending the minimum accessory dwelling unit size (6‑1) and approved a 50% reduction in permit fees for a Spring Clean and Green event. Additional actions included awarding the Kiowa‑Bennett Road design contract to AtkinsRéalis USA Inc. (4‑3), establishing an on‑call contractor roster, and approving a memorandum of understanding with Mile High Development for affordable housing.

• Approved Resolution No. 1091-26 (Service Plan amendment) – unanimous vote
• Approved Ordinance No. 814-26 (ADU minimum size) – 6 to 1 vote
• Approved 50% permit fee reduction for Spring Clean and Green event – unanimous vote
• Awarded Kiowa‑Bennett Road design contract to AtkinsRéalis USA Inc. – 4 to 3 vote
• Authorized on‑call contractor services agreements per RFQ 26-003 – unanimous vote
• Approved MOU with Mile High Development for affordable housing – 6 to 1 vote

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution No. 2026-14. This resolution recommends amending Section 16-2-560 of the Bennett Municipal Code to change the minimum size requirements for accessory dwelling units.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 2026-14 regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit size
• Review of Draft Ordinance No. 814-26
• Approval of January 26, 2026 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution No. 2026-14, recommending an amendment to Section 16-2-560 of the Bennett Municipal Code to establish a minimum right to a 750‑sq‑ft accessory dwelling unit. The motion passed unanimously. The commission also approved the agenda, consent agenda, and the January 26, 2026 meeting minutes, and then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, 7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved January 26, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote, 7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-14 amending Section 16-2-560 for ADU size (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, 7 ayes, 0 nays)

Town Board of Trustees

The Board will vote on Resolution No. 1088-26 to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement allowing the Bennett Community Center to serve as an emergency shelter for Adams County. A public hearing will consider Resolution No. 1089-26 to adopt the Tractor Supply Final Development Plan Amendment One. The Board will also award RFQ 26-001 for on‑call professional services contracts. An executive‑session discussion will address the settlement of the I‑70 Scout and Eastern Colorado News advertising contract litigation.

• Resolution No. 1088-26 – approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for Bennett Community Center emergency shelter
• Resolution No. 1089-26 – approval of Tractor Supply Final Development Plan Amendment One (Case No. PZ2025-0022)
• Award of RFQ 26-001 – on‑call professional services contracts (pre‑qualification roster)
• Executive session on I‑70 Scout and Eastern Colorado News advertising contract settlement
• Town Manager Report presented by Trish Stiles

The Town Board approved an intergovernmental agreement to use the Bennett Community Center as an emergency shelter. It also approved the Tractor Supply Final Development Plan Amendment One and unanimously accepted a release and settlement agreement with I‑70 Publishing Company Inc. d/b/a The I‑70 Scout and Eastern Colorado News.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, 7-0)
• Approved Emergency Shelter IGA (Resolution 1088-26) – unanimous vote (7-0)
• Approved Tractor Supply FDP Amendment One (Resolution 1089-26) – unanimous vote (7-0)
• Accepted Release and Settlement Agreement with I‑70 Publishing Co. – unanimous vote (7-0)
• Discussed RFQ 26-001 pre‑qualification roster; no vote taken
• Entered executive session to receive legal advice on I‑70 Scout litigation – unanimous vote (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, 7-0)

Board of Trustees - Study Session

The Board of Trustees will hold a study session to receive a progress report from the Public Works Department. Public Works Director Oscar Ruvalcaba will present the update.

• Public Works Department Progress Report

Town Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider ordinances for the creation of parcels and the payment of funds for property acquisition within the Muegge Farms Subdivision for the Bennett Town Center. The meeting includes updates to the municipal code regarding streets and public property and a grant application for a capital asset inventory plan.

• Ordinance No. 812-26: Division of land for Bennett Town Center parcels
• Ordinance No. 813-26: Authorization of payment for property acquisition in Muegge Farms Subdivision
• Ordinance No. 811-26: Updates to Municipal Code Chapter 11 regarding streets, sidewalks, and public property
• Resolution No. 1087-26: Grant application for Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program (CAIMP 2.0)
• Resolution No. 1083-26: Annual overweight vehicle parking permit for 46534 Sunrise Court

The Board authorized a $2 million payment to acquire about 9 acres in the Muegge Farms subdivision for the Bennett Town Center, and approved an ordinance creating parcels for the Center. It also approved RFP waivers for the North Maintenance Building renovation ($58,910) and the Kiowa‑Bennett Road survey ($62,255). The Tractor Supply and Bennett Crossing service‑plan hearings were continued to March, while an overweight vehicle parking permit request was denied.

• Approved Ordinance No. 813-26 authorizing $2,000,000 payment for Muegge Farms property (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 812-26 creating parcels for Bennett Town Center (5‑1)
• Approved RFP waiver for North Maintenance Building Phase Two renovation, contract up to $58,910 with $20,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Approved RFP waiver for Kiowa‑Bennett Road survey services, agreement up to $62,255 (unanimous)
• Continued Tractor Supply FDP Minor Amendment hearing to March 10 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued Bennett Crossing Metropolitan District No. 2 Service Plan Amendment hearing to March 24 2026 (unanimous)
• Denied Resolution No. 1083‑26 for annual overweight vehicle parking permit at 46534 Sunrise Court (1‑5)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (voice votes, 6‑0 each)

Board of Trustees - Study Session

The Bennett Board of Trustees will receive a Communications and IT Department update. The board will also consider Ordinance No. 811-26, which proposes amendments to Chapter 11 of the municipal code concerning streets, sidewalks and public property. This study session is for reviewing the ordinance before any adoption decision.

• Communications and IT Department update presented by Alison Belcher and Adam Meis
• Review of Ordinance No. 811-26 to amend Chapter 11 (streets, sidewalks, public property)
• Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided for the ordinance

Town Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider a second reading of Ordinance No. 809-26, which sets the ballot title and issue for a road bond to finance street, bridge, and related capital improvements. Additional items include adopting the town’s finance policy, applying for a Rural Economic Development Initiative grant, authorizing the appointment and pay of election judges, and updating the Three‑Mile Plan.

• Resolution No. 1085-26 – Adoption of the Town of Bennett Finance Policy
• Resolution No. 1086-26 – Support for a Rural Economic Development Initiative grant application
• Ordinance No. 809-26 – Second reading to set ballot title and issue for a road bond for street and bridge projects
• Resolution No. 1084-26 – Authorization for the Town Clerk to appoint election judges and establish their pay
• Resolution No. 1082-26 – Adoption of an updated Three‑Mile Plan for the Town of Bennett

The Trustees unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 809‑26, setting the ballot title and issue for a $20 million road bond to fund street and bridge projects. They also approved a resolution authorizing the Town Clerk to appoint election judges for the April 7, 2026 municipal election and adopted an updated Three‑Mile Plan. The agenda, consent agenda, finance policy, and a rural economic development grant were approved by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (voice vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0)
• Approved consent agenda (voice vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 809‑26 road bond measure (Ayes: Dambroski, Oakley, Pindell, Smith, Sus, Vittum, Barden; Nays: None)
• Approved Resolution No. 1084‑26 appointing election judges (Ayes: Oakley, Pindell, Smith, Sus, Vittum, Barden, Dambroski; Nays: None)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1082‑26 updated Three‑Mile Plan (Ayes: Pindell, Smith, Sus, Vittum, Barden, Dambroski, Oakley; Nays: None)
• Approved Finance Policy (Resolution No. 1085‑26) via consent agenda (voice vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0)
• Approved Rural Economic Development Initiative Grant (Resolution No. 1086‑26) via consent agenda (voice vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0)

Board of Trustees - Study Session

The Board will review the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Fourth Quarter 2025 report and the December 2025 patrol services monthly report. The Town Attorney will provide an update on legal matters. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Arapahoe County Sheriff's Fourth Quarter Report 2025
• Arapahoe County Sheriff Patrol Services Monthly Report December 2025
• Town Attorney Update

Town Board of Trustees

The Town Board of Trustees will consider adopting Ordinance No. 809-26, which sets the ballot title and issue for a road bond question to authorize debt for construction, maintenance, repair, replacement, expansion, acquisition, rehabilitation, and renovation of existing and planned street and bridge projects. The board will also consider Resolution No. 1080-26 to place a ballot question on the April 7, 2026 election for the conveyance of the Joe Stemo Ball Field to Bennett School District 29J. Additionally, Resolution No. 1081-26 will be considered, opting the town out of state legislation HB24-1362 on graywater treatment and use. The meeting includes a consent agenda approving the January 13, 2026 regular meeting minutes and public comments on items not scheduled for public hearing.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 809-26 to set ballot title for a road bond financing street and bridge projects
• Consider Resolution No. 1080-26 to submit a ballot question on conveying Joe Stemo Ball Field to Bennett School District 29J
• Consider Resolution No. 1081-26 to opt out of HB24-1362 graywater treatment and use requirements
• Approve consent agenda for January 13, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Public comments on items not scheduled for public hearing

Board of Trustees - Study Session

The Board of Trustees will hold a study session on January 27, 2026. The meeting includes an update from Administrative Services Director Taeler Houlberg, referencing a progress report available online. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Administrative Services Department Progress Report presentation by Director Taeler Houlberg

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Bennett Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve the prior month's minutes, administer oaths to new appointees, and select a new chair and vice chair. The agenda also includes a presentation on updating the Town's Three-Mile Plan map for 2026.

• Approval of November 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Oaths of Office for new Planning and Zoning Commission appointees
• Selection of new Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation on updating the Three-Mile Plan Map for 2026
• Public comments on items not on the agenda

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda, adding a PowerPoint presentation. It also approved the consent agenda and the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners appointed Nicholas Rusciolelli as Chairman and Martin Metsker as Vice Chair, both by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and November 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Nicholas Rusciolelli as Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Martin Metsker as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Board of Trustees

The Town Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the eligibility of the Sunset Annexation. The board will also consider updates to municipal fines and subdivision agreements for Muegge Farms Filing No. 5.

• Public hearing for Case No. PZ2025-0037 Sunset Annexation Eligibility
• Ordinance No. 808-26 to limit municipal fines for non-felony criminal violations
• Resolution No. 1078-26 and 1079-26 regarding Muegge Farms Filing No. 5 Subdivision Agreement
• Resolution No. 1076-26 ratifying utility easements with CORE Electric Cooperative
• Appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission

The Board approved the Sunset Annexation eligibility (Resolution 1069-25) with a 6‑to‑1 vote. It appointed four members to the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved several actions related to the Muegge Farms Filing No. 5 subdivision. An ordinance (808‑26) was adopted to cap municipal fines at state limits, also by a 6‑to‑1 vote. Additional items included continuing the Tractor Supply amendment and ratifying utility easements.

• Approved Sunset Annexation eligibility (Resolution 1069-25) – vote 6-1
• Continued Tractor Supply FDP Minor Amendment to Feb 24, 2026 – unanimous
• Appointed Wayne Clark, Anthony Gaul, Martin Metsker, Hanna Watts to Planning and Zoning Commission (3‑year terms) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 1078-26 assigning Muegge Farms Filing No. 5 Subdivision Agreement – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 1079-26 first amendment to Muegge Farms Filing No. 5 Subdivision Agreement – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 808‑26 limiting municipal fines to state maximums – vote 6-1
• Ratified two blanket utility easements with CORE Electric (Resolution 1076-26) – unanimous
• Authorized Town Manager to execute future utility easements (Resolution 1077-26) – unanimous

Board of Trustees - Study Session

The Bennett Board of Trustees will hold a study session to review recently enacted legislation on graywater use and its impact on the town's Purple Pipe system. The meeting will also include an update from the Community & Economic Development Department.

• Community & Economic Development Department update
• Discussion of graywater legislation and Purple Pipe system
• Presentation: 2025 Year End Report