Blue River public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance 2024-03 that creates a moratorium on specific development while a natural resource and hazard area study is conducted. It will also discuss several draft ordinances, including building setbacks, shed regulations, and an amendment to short‑term rental advertising rules. The consent agenda will approve the October 15 minutes and bills totaling $72, 221. 28. Resolutions for the 2025 budget and a Bonanza purchase will be considered.
- Ordinance 2024-03 establishing a moratorium for certain development (public hearing and consideration)
- Ordinance 2024-05 building setbacks – discussion only
- Ordinance 2024-06 sheds draft – discussion only
- Ordinance 2024-07 amendment to short‑term rentals advertisement rules
- Approval of Bills – $72, 221. 28
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a moratorium on certain developments to study natural resource and hazard areas. The body will also consider a project approval for a garage at 0104 Creek Side.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-03 (development moratorium for natural resource and hazard area study)
- Project approval for 0104 Creek Side Garage
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on a lot line vacation for Lots 418‑419 in the Coronet area. They will consider Ordinance 2024‑04 regarding board conduct with staff. The meeting also includes approval of September 2024 bills totaling $17,487.60 and an introduction of the 2025 budget.
- Public hearing on Lot Line Vacation for Lots 418‑419 Coronet
- Ordinance 2024‑04 Board Conduct with Staff
- Approval of Bills September 2024 – $17,487.60
- Introduction of 2025 Budget
- Joint work session with Planning & Zoning Commission to discuss building processes, rules, regulations and the building contract
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Blue River Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several agenda items. It will approve the minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting. The commission will hold a public hearing on the lot line vacation for Lots 418 and 419 on Coronet. It will decide on the new construction project at 6306 Highway 9.
- Approve minutes from September 3, 2024 meeting
- Public hearing on lot line vacation for Lots 418 & 419, Coronet
- Project approval for new construction at 6306 Highway 9
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Blue River Board of Trustees will approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes from August 20, 2024 and bills totaling $37,061.64. Trustees will consider Ordinance 2024-03 that creates a moratorium on certain development while a natural resource and hazard area study is conducted. A resolution will call for a mail‑in ballot election on December 17, 2024 to fill a board vacancy. The meeting will also include discussion of the 2025 town budget.
- Approval of consent agenda: minutes for August 20, 2024 and bills totaling $37,061.64
- Ordinance 2024-03 establishing a moratorium for certain development pending a natural resource and hazard area study
- Resolution 2024-09 calling for a mail‑in ballot election on December 17, 2024 to fill a board vacancy
- 2025 Budget discussion
- Citizen comments (non‑agenda items, 3‑minute limit)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Blue River Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on September 3, 2024 to consider several agenda items. The commission will review and vote on two new construction project applications, identified as 0043 Backland and 6419 Hwy 9. Additional items include a land‑use building size review, a review of construction rules and regulations for recommendation to the Board of Trustees, and a review of the shed regulations in the town’s land‑use code.
- Approval of 0043 Backland New Construction project
- Approval of 6419 Hwy 9 New Construction project
- Land Use Building Size Review
- Construction Rules & Regulations Review for recommendation to the Board of Trustees
- Review of Shed Regulations Section 16B-7-40 of the Blue River Land Use Code
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Blue River Board of Trustees will approve the consent agenda, including minutes from July 16, 2024 and a bill payment of $62,504.69. Trustees will review the 2023 audit report and discuss the town's 2024‑2025 snow plow contract. Additional items include a review of the Blue River Ambassador/Code position and a proclamation honoring Trustee Ted Pilling.
- Approval of Bills – $62,504.69
- 2023 Audit Report – McMahan & Associates
- Plow Contract 2024‑2025
- Review of Blue River Ambassador/Code Position
- Proclamation Honoring Trustee Ted Pilling
Citizen Advisory Committee
The Blue River Citizen Advisory Committee meeting on August 13, 2024 will consider the town's 60th anniversary celebration. This item is listed under new business. No other substantive matters are on the agenda.
- Blue River 60th Anniversary Town Celebration (new business)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Blue River Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a parking variance request for the property at 6419 Highway 9. The commission will also consider a project approval item, though details are not specified in the agenda. Routine business includes calling the meeting to order, approving June 2024 minutes, and addressing other business.
- Review of 6419 Hwy 9 parking variance
- Consideration of project approval (unspecified)
- Approval of June 2024 meeting minutes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will discuss a 2024-2025 plow contract and consider an ordinance allowing land use waivers for town-owned property. The meeting includes a public hearing and resolutions regarding the Clyde Lode subdivision and trail funding.
- Approval of bills totaling $145,523.19
- Ordinance 2024-02 regarding land use code waivers for town-owned property
- Public hearing and plat approval for Subdivision Lot 586 Clyde Lode
- Resolution 2024-07 for Clyde Lode Trail Funding
- Review of short-term regulations