Blue River public meetings in 2025

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance No. 2025‑10 to renew the town’s non‑exclusive cable television franchise with Comcast of Colorado XI, LLC. It will also vote on two budget resolutions adding money to the General Fund and the American Rescue Plan fund for the 2025 budget, and on a resolution authorizing a mail‑ballot election in April 2026. Additional items include finalizing the town‑manager search and an executive session on a possible property sale.

• Public hearing and approval of Ordinance No. 2025‑10 to renew Comcast cable franchise
• Approval of Resolution No. 2025‑19 to appropriate additional funds in the General Fund for the 2025 budget
• Approval of Resolution No. 2025‑20 to appropriate additional funds in the American Rescue Plan fund for the 2025 budget
• Approval of Resolution No. 2025‑21 to authorize a mail‑ballot election on April 7, 2026
• Selection of finalist(s) and scheduling interviews for the Town Manager search

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Blue River Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It will then consider two project approvals: an addition at 416 Wilderness Drive and new construction at 310 Rio Azul Road. The public may attend in person or via Zoom.

• Approve minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting
• Project approval – addition at 416 Wilderness Drive
• Project approval – new construction at 310 Rio Azul Road

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. It then approved the 0102 Silverheels Road new construction project, with five commissioners voting aye and one voting no.

• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 0102 Silverheels Road new construction (5-1)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Blue River Board of Trustees will consider repealing and re-enacting short-term rental regulations and approve the 2026 budget, including property tax levies. The meeting will also include the approval of financial reports and a public hearing on the budget.

• Public hearing on Short-term Rental Regulations
• Approval of Ordinance No. 2025-09 – Short-Term Rental Licensing
• Approval of Resolution No. 2025-15 – Short-Term Rental Fee Schedule
• Public hearing on 2026 Budget
• Approval of Resolution No. 2025-18 – Levying General Property Taxes

The Board unanimously approved a five‑year body‑camera system contract with Axon Enterprise for $18,167.20. It also authorized the Interim Town Manager to sign the 2026 CIRSA insurance renewal after a 5.4% rate increase. The Town Manager job description and hiring timeline were approved, and the Consent Agenda and recent bills were adopted.

• Approved $18,167.20 Axon body‑camera system contract (all ayes)
• Authorized Interim Town Manager to sign CIRSA 2026 insurance renewal (all ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda (all ayes)
• Approved September 16 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved August and September 2025 bills (all ayes)
• Approved Town Manager job description (all ayes)
• Approved Town Manager hiring timeline and process (all ayes)

General

The Blue River Board of Trustees will convene a special meeting. An executive session is scheduled to receive legal advice from the town attorney about the law governing short‑term rentals. No vote or action on the issue will occur at this meeting.

• Executive session – receive legal advice on short‑term rental regulation (no action taken)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Blue River Board of Trustees will discuss short‑term rental regulations during a work session. The meeting includes approvals of the September 16 minutes, two financial reports, a CIRSA quotation for 2026, an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., and the town manager hiring process. Additional reports from the mayor, attorney, town manager, and chief of police will be presented.

• Work session to discuss short‑term rental regulations
• Approval of CIRSA quotation for 2026
• Approval of agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc.
• Approval of town manager job description, hiring timeline, and posting
• Approval of financial reports for periods ending Aug 31 and Sep 30, 2025

The Board approved the amended consent agenda after a motion by Mayor Decicco and a second by Trustee Hopkins. It also approved the minutes from the August 7 special meeting and the August 19 regular meeting. The Board granted Interim Town Manager Rabe and Police Chief Close authority to work together on code‑enforcement solutions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved amended consent agenda (motion passed)
• Approved minutes from Aug 7 special meeting and Aug 19 regular meeting
• Granted authority to Interim Town Manager Rabe and Police Chief Close to collaborate on code‑enforcement improvements
• Motion to adjourn passed

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Blue River Planning and Zoning Commission will review and decide on a project for new construction at 0102 Silverheels Road. The meeting also includes routine items such as a call to order, roll call, and approval of the August 5, 2025 minutes.

• Approval of minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting
• Consideration of new construction project at 0102 Silverheels Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the July 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved an addition at 417 Wilderness, a new construction at 0016 Rustic, and a dormer at 0400 97 Circle, each with unanimous votes. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:04 p.m.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved addition at 417 Wilderness (unanimous)
• Approved new construction at 0016 Rustic (unanimous)
• Approved dormer at 0400 97 Circle (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss proposed short-term rental regulations and to review the town manager job description. After the work session, the board will approve the meeting agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and any bills. No new or old business items are listed.

• Short-term rental regulations (discussion)
• Town manager job description (discussion)

The Board of Trustees approved a memorandum of understanding to establish a Regional Transit Authority, authorizing the mayor to sign the final draft. They also approved a three‑year snowplow contract for 2025‑2028 and appointed S. Rabe as interim manager, with both motions passing unanimously. The consent agenda was approved unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m.

• Approved Regional Transit Authority MOU (unanimously)
• Approved 2025‑2028 Snowplow contract (unanimously)
• Approved Interim Manager position for S. Rabe (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Blue River Board of Trustees will discuss road addendums and vote on three resolutions. These include the establishment of a Regional Transit Authority and the appointment of an interim manager.

• Discussion with Muller Engineering & Columbine Hills Construction on Spruce Creek Road Addendums
• Resolution 2025-12: MOU to establish a Regional Transit Authority
• Resolution 2025-13: 2025-2026 Snow Plow Contract
• Resolution 2025-14: Interim Manager Position S. Rabe

The Board approved the consent agenda unanimously. It then approved Resolution 2025-12, adopting an MOU to establish a Regional Transit Authority, also unanimously. The Board unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-13 for a three‑year snowplow contract (2025‑2028) and Resolution 2025-14 to appoint an interim manager, S. Rabe. All motions passed without dissent.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 MOU for Regional Transit Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-13 Snowplow contract for 2025‑2028 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-14 Interim Manager Position S. Rabe (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:46 p.m. (unanimous)

General

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a proposed separation agreement and the transition of duties. The body will also consider ratifying a temporary agreement for public access to the Goose Pasture Tarn.

• Resolution 2025-10: Approval of Separation Agreement
• Resolution 2025-11: Ratification of Temporary Agreement for Public Access to the Goose Pasture Tarn
• Executive Session for legal advice on separation agreement terms

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Blue River Planning and Zoning Commission will consider three project approvals: 417 Wilderness, 0016 Rustic-New Construction, and 0400 97 Circle-Dormer. The commission will vote to approve or reject each proposal. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Approval of project 417 Wilderness
• Approval of project 0016 Rustic-New Construction
• Approval of project 0400 97 Circle-Dormer

The commission unanimously approved the July 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved an addition at 417 Wilderness, new construction at 0016 Rustic, and a dormer at 0400 97 Circle. Although a prior 5‑2 motion to deny the 0016 Rustic project was noted, the commission voted to approve it. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:04 p.m.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved addition at 417 Wilderness (unanimous)
• Approved new construction at 0016 Rustic (unanimous)
• Approved dormer at 0400 97 Circle (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:04 p.m. (unanimous)

General

The Blue River Board of Trustees will hold an executive session to receive legal advice on a proposed separation agreement. After the session, the board will consider Resolution 2025-10 to approve that separation agreement. The meeting will also discuss delegating authority to the trustee for transition issues.

• Executive session to receive legal advice on terms of a proposed separation agreement
• Resolution 2025-10: consideration of approval of the separation agreement
• Discussion of delegation of authority to trustee for transition issues

The board voted unanimously to enter an executive session to obtain legal advice on a proposed separation agreement. After the session, they unanimously adjourned it and then voted unanimously to continue discussion of Resolution 2025‑10 concerning the agreement. The special meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Enter executive session for legal advice on separation agreement – passed unanimously
• Adjourn executive session – passed unanimously
• Continue discussion of Resolution 2025‑10 – passed unanimously
• Adjourn special meeting – passed unanimously

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Blue River Board of Trustees will discuss short‑term rental regulations, approve a consent agenda, and vote on bills totaling $368,762.15. Trustees will consider Ordinance 2025‑08 1041 Regulations Amendment, a draft liquor‑license ordinance, and an amendment to the Nicotine Tax Intergovernmental Agreement. The meeting also includes a public hearing on an appeal of a Planning & Zoning Commission decision for 0016 Rustic Terrace‑New Construction and a review of the 2024 audit report.

• Approval of Bills – $368,762.15
• Ordinance 2025‑08 1041 Regulations Amendment
• Draft Liquor License Ordinance
• Resolution 2025‑08 Amendment to Nicotine Tax Intergovernmental Agreement (adding Town of Keystone)
• Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Decision for 0016 Rustic Terrace‑New Construction

The trustees voted to raise the annual short‑term rental license fee to $200 per bedroom. They also adopted Ordinance 2025‑08 1041 to amend short‑term rental regulations and denied the 0016 Rustic Terrace construction appeal by a 6‑1 vote. The board approved the $368,762.15 bill package and unanimously passed two intergovernmental‑agreement resolutions.

• Approved $200 per bedroom annual short‑term rental license fee (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑08 1041 Regulations Amendment (unanimous)
• Denied 0016 Rustic Terrace appeal (6‑1)
• Approved Bills totaling $368,762.15 (motion passed)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑08 Amendment to Nicotine Tax Intergovernmental Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑09 Mountain Community Coalition Intergovernmental Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Trustee Heckman as Board Liaison (motion passed)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes and review a project approval request. The primary item for consideration is new construction at a specific address.

• Project approval for new construction at 0016 Rustic Terrace

The commission approved the June 2025 minutes unanimously. A motion to approve project 0016 Rustic Terrace-New Construction failed with a 2‑4 vote. A subsequent motion to deny the project passed unanimously, citing violations of Town Code sections 16B-4-30 and 16B-4-60.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to approve project 0016 Rustic Terrace failed (Yes:2, No:4)
• Denied project 0016 Rustic Terrace-New Construction (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Blue River Board of Trustees will consider several items at its June 17 meeting. The agenda includes approval of the regular consent items, including minutes and a $51,537.39 bill package. The board will also vote on a $32,000 addendum to repair a culvert on Spruce Creek Road. Additional reports from the mayor, attorney, and staff will be presented.

• Approval of Bills – $51,537.39
• Approval of Spruce Creek Road Addendum for Culvert Repair – $32,000
• Hazard Mitigation Staff Report
• Mayor & Trustee Reports
• Attorney Report

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved an additional $32,000 to repair the cross culvert on Spruce Creek Road using a CIPP liner. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken; remaining items were reports or discussions.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $32,000 Spruce Creek Road culvert repair addendum (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Blue River Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on June 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM at 0110 Whispering Pines Circle and via Zoom. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes. The commission will consider Project 0194, the Golden Crown new construction proposal. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Call to Order and Roll Call (procedural)
• Approval of Minutes (procedural)
• Project Approval – 0194 Golden Crown New Construction

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from April 2025 and the 0194 Golden Crown new construction project. It decided to keep future meetings in person rather than virtual. The September meeting was rescheduled to September 4, with flexibility for the October date. The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 0194 Golden Crown new construction (unanimous)
• Decided to continue holding meetings in person
• Moved September meeting to September 4 and allowed flexibility for October
• Adjourned meeting at 6:28 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session regarding Home Rule and review bids for the 2025-2026 plow contract. The board will also consider the approval of bills totaling $56,980.05. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the potential annexation of a 4-acre property.

• Approval of bills in the amount of $56,980.05
• Review of 2025-2026 Plow Contract bids
• Discussion regarding Home Rule
• Executive session on the proposal to annex an approximately 4 acre property
• Presentation by Elevated Health

The trustees approved the consent agenda unanimously. They voted to renew the town's 2025‑2026 snow‑plow contract with Highland Galloway for $304,242, with a condition to review fees and terms later. The board also moved unanimously into executive session to discuss legal advice on annexing an adjacent 4‑acre property. The regular meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Renewed 2025‑2026 plow contract with Highland Galloway for $304,242 (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session to discuss annexation of adjacent 4‑acre property (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)

General

The Blue River Board of Trustees will review its 2024 accomplishments. Trustees will discuss themes from a recent retreat and set priorities for future actions. The meeting also includes a working session on the code of ethics and communication, a review of rules of order, and an executive session.

• Reflect 2024 Accomplishments
• Discuss Common Retreat Themes
• Priority Setting
• Working Session on Code of Ethics and Lines of Communication
• Review & Highlight Rules of Order

The Board moved to hold an executive session to receive legal advice on the statutory procedures for annexing the Lodge by the Blue property. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Afterwards, the Board moved to adjourn, which also passed unanimously.

• Held executive session on annexation legal advice (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review project summary memos for three specific properties. The body will consider a renovation addition, new construction changes, and a carriage house.

• 0061 Twilight-Renovation Addition
• 0039 Lodestone-New Construction (moderate changes with new owners)
• 0064 Tarnwood-Carriage House

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from April 2025. It then approved the 0061 Twilight renovation addition, the amended 0039 Lodestone new construction, and the 0064 Tarnwood carriage house, each with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:36 p.m.

• Approved minutes of April 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 0061 Twilight renovation addition (unanimous)
• Approved amended 0039 Lodestone new construction (unanimous)
• Approved 0064 Tarnwood carriage house (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Blue River Board of Trustees will review and vote on a bid for Spruce Creek Road. They will also approve the Town Manager's candidacy for re‑election to the Colorado Municipal League Executive Board. Discussion will cover changes to nonconforming structures and three ordinance proposals related to land use and penalties. Additional reports and a retreat planning item are also on the agenda.

• Review and approval of Spruce Creek Road bid
• Approval for Town Manager to run for re‑election on the Colorado Municipal League Executive Board
• Discussion of changes to nonconforming structures
• Ordinance 2025-05 establishing Residential Conservation Zone District
• Ordinance 2025-06 amendment to the Land Use Code concerning construction rules

The Board unanimously approved a $519,129 bid from Columbine Hills Construction for Spruce Creek Road infrastructure work. It also adopted three ordinances: a Residential Conservation Zone District, an amendment to the Land Use Code on construction rules, and an Administrative Penalty Authorization. The Board endorsed Town Manager Michelle Eddy’s re‑election to the Colorado Municipal League Executive Board and approved $87,078.41 in bills.

• Approved Spruce Creek Road bid $519,129 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-05 Residential Conservation Zone District (passed, one opposition)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-06 amendment to Land Use Code (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-07 Administrative Penalty Authorization (unanimous)
• Approved $87,078.41 in bills (motion passed)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved endorsement letter for Town Manager re‑election to CML Executive Board (motion passed)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two new ordinances regarding a residential conservation zone and construction regulations. The body will also review project approval requests for two specific properties.

• Ordinance 2025-05: Establishing Residential Conservation Zone District
• Ordinance 2025-06: Amendment to the Land Use Code Concerning Construction Rules and Regulations
• Project approval for garage/shop addition at 5940 Hwy 9
• Project approval for addition at 0132 Mountain View

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the February 2025 minutes. It unanimously recommended that the Board of Trustees approve Ordinance 2025-05 to create a Residential Conservation Zone District and consider additional districts. It also unanimously recommended approval of Ordinance 2025-06 to amend construction rules, removing the porta‑potty screen requirement and changing trash‑removal language. Finally, the commission approved two building projects: a garage/shop addition at 5940 Hwy 9 and an addition at 0132 Mountain View.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Board approve Ordinance 2025-05 Residential Conservation Zone District (unanimous)
• Recommended Board approve Ordinance 2025-06 amendment to Land Use Code, removing porta‑potty screen and revising trash removal language (unanimous)
• Approved garage/shop addition at 5940 Hwy 9 (unanimous)
• Approved addition at 0132 Mountain View (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Blue River Board of Trustees will discuss several agenda items, including a work session to review construction management guidelines and the approval of bills totaling $38,319.07. Trustees will consider using Conservation Trust Funds to build a trail bridge and will review Ordinance 2025-04 concerning planning and zoning purposes. A resolution to approve an intergovernmental agreement for countywide tuition assistance will also be considered.

• Work session to review Construction Management Guidelines
• Approval of Bills February 18‑March 13, 2025: $38,319.07
• Approval to utilize Conservation Trust Funds for construction of a trail bridge
• Ordinance 2025-04 Section 2‑6‑10 Planning & Zoning Purpose
• Resolution 2025‑07 approving intergovernmental agreement for countywide tuition assistance

General

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review building code changes and the roles of the Planning & Zoning board. The meeting includes a discussion on a proposed new zone district and an executive session for legal advice regarding annexation.

• Review of upcoming building code changes
• Discussion of a proposed new zone district
• Executive session regarding annexation law and a proposed annexation

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Blue River Board of Trustees will review town code items, approve minutes and bills, and consider several new business items. An appeal hearing will address the denial of a short‑term rental license for 375 Wilderness. The board will also receive a presentation from Red, White & Blue Fire District, discuss the Spruce Creek Road capital project, consider two ordinances, and adopt several resolutions.

• Appeal of short‑term rental license denial for 375 Wilderness
• Spruce Creek Road Capital Project – Muller Engineering
• Appointment of Planning & Zoning Vacancy
• Ordinance 2025-02: Measurement of Setback Road From Town Road Easement
• Resolution 2025-04: Lease purchase of Dodge Durangos

General

The Blue River Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss three agenda items. First, they will review the town’s Code of Conduct for up to 30 minutes. Second, they will discuss and review proposed ordinances for accessory dwelling units and sheds, also limited to 30 minutes. Finally, they will discuss subdivision and zone district matters.

• Discussion of Code of Conduct (up to 30 minutes)
• Discussion and review of proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit and shed ordinances (up to 30 minutes)
• Discussion of subdivision and zone district issues

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Blue River Planning and Zoning Commission will first approve the minutes from the previous meeting. It will then consider and vote on two new construction projects: 0266 Davis Ct and 0189 Gold Nugget. The meeting concludes with adjournment and scheduling of the next session.

• Approve minutes of the previous meeting
• Approve new construction at 0266 Davis Ct
• Approve new construction at 0189 Gold Nugget

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Blue River Board of Trustees will meet to approve bills totaling $434,694.52, consider repealing a subdivision moratorium, and ratify a contract with NEO for broadband development. The meeting will also include discussions on traffic, building codes, and a draft sheds ordinance.

• Approval of bills $434,694.52
• Ordinance repealing subdivision moratorium
• Ratification of contract with NEO for broadband
• Draft Sheds Ordinance for discussion
• Accessory Dwelling Unit Discussion