Grand County public meetings in 2021

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved routine financial warrants, a services contract, a correctional contract, and a special event liquor permit for the Sons of Norway event. They also received a public health update on the first Omicron case in the county. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved minutes of November 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved checks for Grand County Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers for Grand County Department of Human Services (unanimous)
• Approved wire payments, vouchers, and interfund transfers for Grand County (unanimous)
• Approved Equature Services Contract not to exceed $107,577 for five years (unanimous)
• Approved Turnkey Correctional Contract as presented by Sheriff (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Sons of Norway Storfjell Lodge 6-169 for Ski for Light International Event (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the preliminary plat for the five-lot Nature Valley Ranch Subdivision near Grand Lake, with conditions including single-family-only use, no-build zones, and private access. The Board also approved a $517,503.10 contract amendment for Drowsy Water Ranch flood recovery work, a Grand Lake clarity MOU extension, and the 2022 tax levy certification.

• Approved Nature Valley Ranch preliminary plat (5-0)
• Approved $517,503.10 Drowsy Water Ranch contract amendments (5-0)
• Approved Grand Lake clarity MOU extension to 2026 (5-0)
• Approved 2022 tax levy certification (5-0)
• Approved Amended Final Plat for Tract 29A, Breckon Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved $34,040 COVID staffing agreement with Middle Park Health (5-0)
• Approved housing authority snow removal contract with Ram Services (5-0)
• Approved two housing authority transfer fee exemptions (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved the final 2022 budget for the county, housing authority, and Pole Creek Meadows Public Improvement District, along with multiple supplemental appropriations for 2021 funds. The board also approved several land-use exemptions, liquor license actions, and a consent agenda including facility use policies and pay plan. No public comments were made, and the meeting was largely routine.

• Approved 2022 county budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Housing Authority budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Pole Creek Meadows PID budget (unanimous)
• Approved $2.7M supplemental appropriation to General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $315K supplemental to EMS Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $475K supplemental to Airport Improvement Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Moehlman Outright Exemption (passed; Manguso recused)
• Approved Liebler Outright Exemption (passed; Manguso recused)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission approved the Red Hawk Ranch Multi-family Sketch Plan for 80 units in three buildings, with The Lift added as a review agency. The commission also recommended approval of several plats and exemptions, including the Sun Valley Ranch amended final plat, Liebler and Moehlman outright exemptions, Ridge Point Townhomes sketch plan, Homesites at Cougar Avenue preliminary plat, and Byers Peak Ranch Filing 2 Parcels 1 and 3 preliminary plat. The Subdivision Exemption Regulations amendment was also recommended for approval.

• Approved Red Hawk Ranch Multi-family Sketch Plan (80 units) with The Lift as review agency (5-2)
• Approved Sun Valley Ranch Estates Third Amended Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Liebler Outright Exemption with added conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Moehlman Outright Exemption (unanimous)
• Approved Ridge Point Townhomes Sketch Plan with 2 added conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Homesites at Cougar Avenue Preliminary Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Byers Peak Ranch Filing 2 Parcels 1 and 3 Preliminary Plat (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of Subdivision Exemption Regulations Amendment (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution amending short-term rental regulations, renewed the Benson Gravel Pit special use permit for 10 years, and approved an administrative amendment for the 70 West Trucking concrete plant. The board also approved the 2022 pay plan, facility use policies, and several grant applications and letters of support. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-9-38 amending short-term rental regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Benson Gravel Pit SUP renewal and amendment with 10-year term (unanimous)
• Approved 70 West Trucking concrete plant administrative amendment with one-year term (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 pay plan effective January 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Grand County Facility Use Policies and Application (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Water Protection MOU amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Gray and Black Marijuana Enforcement Grant application for $8,999.49 (unanimous)
• Approved EMS Ambulance Licensing Regulations & Standards (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including a COVID-19 update from the Public Health Director, approval of weekly payments and contracts, and several resolutions on the consent agenda. The meeting also includes public hearings and potential executive session for legal advice.

• COVID-19 update from Grand County Public Health Director
• Resolution 2021-11-14: Assignment of hangar ground lease for Hangar No. 3 at Kremmling-McElroy Airfield
• Resolution 2021-11-15: Conservation Trust Fund monies to Town of Fraser Public Arts Committee for public art and downtown enhancements
• Resolution 2021-11-16: Sales Order #2 to master software agreement with Spatialest, Inc. for comparable sales software
• Public Hearing: Union Telephone Co. Special Use Permit Amendment

The Board unanimously approved a Special Use Permit amendment for Union Telephone Company to replace a 60-foot tower with an 80-foot tower at the San Toy site, with the existing tower relinquished to Grand County. It also approved the Arvada Parcel Subdivision Exemption, creating a 34.4-acre lot, with an added condition that a well sharing agreement be provided and reviewed by legal. Other approvals included the Consent Agenda, a $380,000 Donor Advised Fund agreement, and multiple contracts and resolutions.

• Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 meeting
• Approved vouchers and wire payments for November 24, 2021
• Appointed Larry Lewark to Airport Advisory Committee
• Approved two $22,000 Airport Rescue Grants for Kremmling and Granby
• Approved MOU with Prowers County for hotline management up to $3,450
• Approved Core Services Program with Lukens Psychology up to $4,000
• Approved Resolution 2021-11-19 authorizing investment of public funds with U.S. Bank
• Approved letter of support for Winter Park Bus and Bus Facilities Grant

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including a COVID-19 update from the Public Health Director, fire recovery efforts, and a proposed resolution to update board meeting rules. The consent agenda includes an exemption from the affordable housing transfer fee for a property at The Ranches at Devil's Thumb and tourism board appointments. Other items include a pay plan study, a subdivision exemption, and a contract for assessor services.

• Resolution 2021HA-11-11: Affordable housing transfer fee exemption for Lot 10A, The Ranches at Devil's Thumb
• Resolution 2021-11-12: Appointments to Grand County Tourism Board (Robert Blay, Mike Ritter, Jace Worth)
• COVID-19 update from Grand County Public Health Director
• Pandemic & Fire Recovery Cost report
• Evergreen Solutions Pay Plan

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved several land-use items, including the as-built condominium map for 448 units at Winter Park Ranch (Commissioner Manguso recused), the amended final plat combining two lots in Val Moritz Village, and the Peters Subdivision Exemption sketch plan (Commissioner Manguso recused). The board also approved routine financial warrants, airport-related items, a consent agenda, and a revised pay plan supported by Evergreen Solutions.

• Approved minutes of Oct. 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved checks, vouchers, and wire payments for Housing Authority, Human Services, and Grand County (unanimous)
• Approved Airport Advisory Committee bylaws and hangar sale (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11-13 for 448-condo map at Winter Park Ranch (Manguso recused)
• Approved Town of Fraser Conservation Trust Fund request for $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Board Rules resolution with added language on procedural votes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda for affordable housing exemption and tourism board appointments (unanimous)
• Approved Lot 18A Val Moritz Village Amended Final Plat (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Grand County Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a variance request for front yard and water quality setbacks at Scanloch Subdivision Lot 24, Block 9, located at 89 GCR 6120. The board will also approve minutes from its June 2021 meeting. The agenda includes only this one regular business item.

• Variance request for front yard setback and water quality setback at Scanloch Subdivision Lot 24, Block 9
• Applicant: Leroy Pangle, represented by H3 Construction & Design
• Location: 89 GCR 6120
• Approval of June 2021 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission is meeting to review six land-use applications, including a rezoning and preliminary plat for the Nature Valley project, subdivision exemptions, an amended final plat, and a special use permit amendment. The commission will also approve the minutes from the October 13th meeting. All items are under regular business, with no final decisions noted on the agenda.

• Nature Valley Rezoning – approximately 1001 GCR, Ray Trimble represented by Kent Whitmer
• Nature Valley Preliminary Plat – approximately 1001 GCR, Ray Trimble represented by Kent Whitmer
• Peters Subdivision Exemption – 36 GCR 135, Gore Lake Unit 2 Lot 32
• Union Telephone's Amendment to Special Use Permit – 4905 GCR 1, San Toy Communications
• Shorewood Subdivision Lots 11 & 12 Amended Final Plat – 223 GCR 4403, Hansen

The Grand County Planning Commission recommended approval of the Nature Valley Ranch Preliminary Plat, a five-lot single-family subdivision on 8.45 acres near Grand Lake, with four new conditions. The commission also recommended approval of a rezoning of the 30.7-acre property from split Forestry/Open-Residential to all Residential. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of Nature Valley Ranch Preliminary Plat (5-0) with 4 new conditions
• Recommended approval of Nature Valley Ranch rezoning to Residential (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Peters Subdivision Exemption sketch plan (5-0) with 16 conditions
• Recommended approval of Union Telephone SUP amendment for 80-ft tower (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Shorewood Subdivision Lots 11 & 12 amended final plat (5-0) with 7 conditions
• Recommended approval of Shald Subdivision Exemption sketch plan (5-0) with 21 conditions

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve routine financial items, contracts, and resolutions, including several consent agenda items. Key actions include accepting state grants for snowmobiles and body cameras, contracting for body camera equipment, and reimbursing the Grand Foundation for debris cleanup after the East Troublesome Fire. The board will also hold a public hearing on a special use permit renewal and discuss the final budget.

• Resolution 2021-11-2: Justice Assistance Grant for snowmobiles
• Resolution 2021-11-3: Justice Assistance Grant for body cameras
• Resolution 2021-11-5: Axon Enterprises contract for body camera equipment
• Resolution 2021-11-6: Reimbursement to Grand Foundation for East Troublesome Fire debris cleanup
• Public Hearing: Renewal Special Use Permit for OOE Golden Eagle Holdings, Inc.

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved the final budget determination for 2022, reflecting a $2,152,780 surplus after revisions including increased EMS property tax revenue and added costs. The board also approved a sewer rate increase, renewed a special use permit for Golden Eagle Holdings, and approved the consent agenda containing multiple resolutions. No public comments were made.

• Approved final 2022 budget determination with $2,152,780 surplus (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11-10 increasing quarterly sewer service fees (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Golden Eagle Holdings special use permit as lifetime permit (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including grants for snowmobiles and body cameras, short-term rental coordinator contract, and sales tax vendor fee policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11-8 canceling uncollectible taxes (unanimous)
• Approved housing authority exemption for Ranches at Devils Thumb Lot 10A (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Grand County Tourism Board (unanimous)
• Approved warrant register and expenditure lists for November 10, 2021 payments (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including the 2022 draft budget, a COVID-19 update from the Public Health Director, and multiple contracts and resolutions. The agenda includes both regular business and a consent agenda with several resolutions for approval. An executive session for legal advice is also scheduled if necessary.

• 2022 Draft Budget Message & Potential Budget Changes
• COVID-19 Update from Grand County Public Health Director
• Resolution 2021-11-1: Adoption of Hazard Annex for Cyber Incidents
• Grand County Sheriff's Office, Axon Enterprise, Inc. Contract
• Resolution 2021-10-20: Services contract with Cold Creek Excavation, LLC to replace sewer line at Kremmling Road and Bridge Shop

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved routine financial items, several service contracts, grant awards, and land-use exemptions. They also approved a vendor service fee cap, a cyber incident resolution, and an amended final plat for Aspen Pine Estates fencing with conditions. No major policy changes or controversial decisions were recorded.

• Approved warrant register and expenditure lists for Grand County, Human Services, and Housing Authority
• Approved $9,916.72 amendment to Meridian Partners LLC gravel contract (total $127,319.32)
• Accepted Armstrong Consultants for airport planning and engineering services
• Approved $29,000 grant for snowmobiles and $37,709 grant for body cameras
• Approved Resolution 2021-11-1 for cyber incident emergency operations plan
• Approved $162,607 reimbursement to Grand Foundation for hazard tree removal
• Approved LibbyClaire Ranch Outright Exemption to combine two lots
• Approved Amended Final Plat for Aspen Pine Estates fencing with conditions

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business including approval of minutes, weekly payments, and departmental contracts. They will receive a COVID-19 update from the Public Health Director, discuss the Fireshed Collaborative, and conduct the annual jail inspection. A public hearing on a special use permit for Union Telephone Co. will be opened and continued to a later date.

• Cold Creek Excavation Contract for Road & Bridge
• Axon Enterprise, Inc. Contract for Sheriff's Office
• Resolution 2021-10-17: Shared WIC services agreement with Summit County
• Resolution 2021-10-18: Application for state Events Stimulus Funds grant
• Public Hearing: Union Telephone Co. Special Use Permit Amendment (continued to Nov. 23)

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved several contracts and agreements, including a $20,020 sewer line replacement with Cold Creek Excavation, youth detention program agreements with Moffat and Routt counties, and a $10,000 down payment assistance loan. The board also approved resolutions for a final plat and an amended open lands award, and agreed to fund the Wildfire Council. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved sewer line replacement contract with Cold Creek Excavation, LLC for $20,020 (unanimous)
• Approved CYCD agreement with Moffat County for $43,420 (unanimous)
• Approved CYCD agreement with Routt County for $15,355 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 down payment assistance loan for Rachel Lee Kindsvatter and Ryan Thomas Greenwell (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-2-16 for final plat of Cooper Outright Exemption (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-10-19 amending Open Lands, Rivers and Trails Award to Town of Fraser, amount changed to $8,263 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with four resolutions (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Union Telephone Company to November 23, 2021 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review pandemic and fire recovery costs and consider several land conservation fund awards. The meeting also includes updates on COVID-19, the Red Hawk Ranch preliminary plat, and preliminary budget determinations.

• Resolution 2021-5-20 regarding East Troublesome Fire emergency planning and fee relief
• Awarding Open Lands, Rivers and Trails funds for Running Wilder Ranch conservation easement
• Awarding Open Lands, Rivers and Trails funds for Elk's Vista conservation easement
• Awarding Open Lands, Rivers and Trails funds to Headwaters Trails Alliance for trail maintenance
• Review of Red Hawk Ranch preliminary plat

The Board approved the Red Hawk Ranch Subdivision preliminary plat, allowing 92 single-family residential units on approximately 95 acres, with added conditions including East Grand Water Quality participation and sign-off on the 'S' curve. The motion passed 2-1, with Commissioner Cimino voting no. The Board also approved variances for the storm drainage detention pond (2-1) and lot width (unanimous), and approved the variance for two means of ingress/egress (unanimous).

• Approved Red Hawk Ranch preliminary plat with conditions (2-1)
• Approved storm drainage detention pond variance (2-1)
• Approved lot width variance to 45 feet (unanimous)
• Approved variance for two means of ingress/egress (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary budget with changes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Open Lands, Rivers and Trails fund awards (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10-12 extending fire damage permit fee relief (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10-13 for Cornerstone Concrete Batch Plant special use permit (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review an application for a front yard setback and water quality variance at Scanloch Subdivision Lot 24, Block 9. The request is being submitted by Leroy Pangle, represented by H3 Construction & Design.

• Front Yard Setback & Water Quality request for 89 GCR 6120 (Scanloch Subdivision Lot 24, Block 9)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners and Housing Authority Board is holding a workshop. The main agenda item is a housing discussion with the Grand Foundation, followed by a possible executive session for legal advice. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Housing discussion with Grand Foundation
• Possible executive session for legal advice

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will consider four amended final plats and one revised preliminary plat. The commission also noted that the application for a new Union Telephone tower at San Toy Com has been pulled by staff.

• Amended Final Plat for Lot 18A Block 4 Val Moritz Village
• Amended Final Plat for Lot 29A Breckon Subdivision
• Amended Final Plat for Trinder Subdivision Tracts 54 and 55
• Revised Preliminary Plat and Replat for Pine Mesa at 1082 & 1056 GCR 8
• Union Telephone Special Use Permit amendment (pulled by staff)

The Grand County Planning Commission approved three Amended Final Plats combining residential lots in Val Moritz Village, Breckon Subdivision, and Trinder Subdivision, each with conditions. The commission tabled the Pine Mesa Preliminary Plat for 18 duplex units at 1082 County Road 8 after concerns about parking, drainage, and incomplete staff review.

• Approved Val Moritz Village Amended Final Plat combining Lots 17 & 18 into Lot 17A (unanimous)
• Approved Breckon Subdivision Amended Final Plat combining Lots 29 & 30 into Lot 29A (unanimous)
• Approved Trinder Subdivision Amended Final Plat combining Lots 54 & 55 into Lot 54A (unanimous)
• Tabled Pine Mesa Preliminary Plat for 18 duplex units at 1082 County Road 8
• Approved September 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review departmental updates, including road equipment leases and economic development agreements. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding fee changes and several resolutions for contract amendments.

• Public Hearing regarding Fee Changes
• Resolution 2021-9-9: Approving the Colorado Opioids Settlement Memorandum of Understanding
• Resolution 2021HA-10-2: Amendment to elevator and lift maintenance contract with Elevated Technologies, LLC
• Resolution 2021-10-3: Amendment #1 to services contract with Western States Reclamation, Inc.
• Review of 2022 Vehicle Purchases

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved multiple financial items, including the purchase of two motor graders totaling approximately $629,102.78, fee changes effective January 1, 2022, and over $191,000 in Open Lands, Rivers and Trails (OLRT) grants for conservation easements and trail projects. The Board also approved a revised sketch plan for the Northern Slope subdivision, reducing the number of units from 27 to 6, and approved a letter of support for a Stream Management Plan grant application.

• Approved purchase of two motor graders for $319,611.12 and $309,491.66 (unanimous)
• Approved fee changes for county facilities effective January 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved OLRT grants totaling $191,170 for two conservation easements and three trail projects (unanimous)
• Approved revised Northern Slope Sketch Plan for six single-family lots (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Learning By Doing Stream Management Plan grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-10-5 authorizing C-PACE program in Grand County (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including opioid settlement MOU and other resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved 1041 permit amendment for CR 50 Owners Association (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is holding a full-day budget hearing to deliberate on the 2022 county budget. The agenda consists of budget deliberations with scheduled breaks, indicating a working session rather than a public hearing with specific agenda items.

• 2022 budget deliberations

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is holding a full-day budget hearing to deliberate on the 2022 county budget. The meeting consists of multiple sessions of budget deliberations with breaks, and no specific budget items are listed in the agenda.

• 2022 budget deliberations
• Morning and afternoon sessions
• Lunch break scheduled

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the Housing Authority directors, is holding 2022 budget hearings. The day includes presentations on housing authority administration, commissioner budgets, personnel and capital changes, and a staff-recommended budget with a five-year projection. The meeting concludes with budget deliberations.

• Housing Authority budget: Cliffview Assisted Living, Grand Living Senior Homes, Silver Spruce Apartments
• Commissioners budgets including Affordable Housing Fund, Conservation Trust Fund, Employee Health Insurance
• Personnel changes and capital changes presented by Finance Director Curtis Lange
• Staff Recommended Budget and 5-Year Budget Projection by County Manager Edward Moyer

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is holding 2022 budget hearings, with each department head presenting their proposed budget for the upcoming year. The agenda includes presentations from the Economic Development Director, Finance Director, Treasurer, CSU Extension, Sheriff, County Manager, Human Services, the 14th Judicial District, Assessor, Human Resources, and the Tourism Board. This is a working session to review and discuss departmental budget requests.

• Sheriff's budget includes Alcohol Control & Education, Animal Control, Court Security, Dispatch, E-911, Jail, and Juvenile Services
• County Manager's budget covers 4H Livestock, Fairgrounds, Judicial Center, Landfill Closing, and Water Protection
• Human Services budget includes Adult Protective Care, Child Welfare, TANF, Food Assistance, and Old Age Pension
• 14th Judicial District presentation via 3-way Zoom with Grand, Moffat, and Routt counties
• Tourism Board presentation by Paul Lewis

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct budget hearings for several departments, including the Sheriff, Human Services, and the County Manager. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for resolutions regarding airport leases, grant contracts, and fire ban repeals.

• Repeal of Resolution No. 2021-8-23 which imposed a Stage One Fire Ban
• Amendment to Granby Airport Hangar Ground Lease, Hangar 7
• Amendment to Metcalf Archaeological Consultants, Inc. services contract for wetlands inventory
• Approval of three MOUs with the Colorado Department of Revenue regarding confidential data
• Budget presentations from the Sheriff, Human Services, and Economic Development departments

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved several routine items, including the Rock Creek Ranch outright exemption resolution, a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, and service contracts for Western States Reclamation and Elevated Technologies. They also approved a maintenance-of-effort relief letter, a public health employee's part-time transition, and various financial warrants. No major policy changes or controversial decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of Sept 7 and Sept 14 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved checks, vouchers, and wire payments for Housing Authority, Human Services, and Grand County (unanimous)
• Approved MOE Relief letter with $138,839 spending and $15,984 county share (unanimous)
• Approved Services Contract with Western States Reclamation, Inc. for $14,816 (unanimous)
• Approved Services Contract with Elevated Technologies LLC for Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-9-37 for Rock Creek Ranch Outright Exemption (unanimous)
• Approved public health employee move from full to part time through end of October (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including resolutions on MOUs, cybersecurity month, grant addendum, airport lease amendment, fire ban repeal, library reappointments, and Metcalf contract amendment (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is holding its 2022 budget hearings, where each department head presents their proposed budget for the coming year. The agenda covers general overview, coroner, community development, road and bridge, IT, public health, clerk and recorder, EMS, surveyor, county attorney, veterans affairs, and emergency management. The board will also sit as directors of the Pole Creek Meadows Public Improvement District. This is a procedural budget review meeting, not a decision on specific projects or policies.

• General budget overview by County Manager Edward Moyer and Finance Director Curtis Lange
• Road & Bridge budget includes Granby Airport and Kremmling Airport operations
• Public Health, Home Care, and Senior Nutrition budget presented by Abbie Baker
• EMS Ambulance Service budget presented by Chief Robert Good
• Pole Creek Meadows Public Improvement District budget review

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve routine financial items, departmental contracts, and resolutions, including airport hangar transfers and emergency watershed protection contracts. They will also receive a COVID-19 update from the Public Health Director and discuss fire restrictions. The agenda includes a public hearing on property tax abatements and a possible executive session for legal advice.

• Resolution 2021-9-19: Approving ownership transfer of Airplane Hangar No. 7 at Granby-Grand County Airport (Emily Warner Field)
• Resolution 2021-9-20: Approving airport hangar ground lease for Space D at Kremmling Airport-McElroy Airfield
• Resolution 2021-9-23/24/25: Approving emergency watershed protection contracts with Whinnery Construction, Western States Reclamation, and Meridiam Partners along Drowsy Water Creek and Smith Creek
• Resolution 2021-9-21: Janitorial services contract with Snow Martin, Inc. d/b/a Cabin Works for Human Services office
• Public Hearing: Grand County Assessor abatements

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners unanimously denied the Peters Outright Exemption, which would have split off 13.11 acres from a 48.67-acre parcel. The board also approved several financial items, including a data-sharing MOU, vendor payments, and a contract amendment, and rescinded all fire restrictions effective September 29. A property tax abatement request related to fire damage was denied.

• Denied Peters Outright Exemption to split 13.11 acres (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Control of Confidential Data for lodging, sales, and marijuana taxes (unanimous)
• Approved checks for Grand County Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers for Department of Human Services (unanimous)
• Approved wire payment and vouchers for Grand County (unanimous)
• Approved NWCCOG EDA CARES Act addendum for additional $20,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to Granby Airport Hangar Ground Lease for Hangar 7 (unanimous)
• Rescinded all fire restrictions effective noon September 29 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, hear departmental updates, and hold two public hearings: one on a special use permit amendment for ESCO Sand & Gravel LLC and another on proposed amendments to short-term rental regulations in the county zoning code. The board will also consider several consent agenda resolutions, including contracts and leases, and receive updates on COVID-19, airports, and economic development.

• Public hearing: ESCO Sand & Gravel LLC Special Use Permit Amendment
• Public hearing: Amendment to Section 14.8 Short-Term Rental in Grand County Zoning Regulations (continued from Sept. 7)
• Resolution 2021-9-8: Lease agreement with Colorado Timber Resources LLC
• Resolution 2021-9-13: Services contract with Raven CLI Construction Inc. to reline Granby Landfill cover
• Resolution 2021-9-16: Authorizing coroner vehicle purchase

The Board unanimously approved an amendment to the Granby Sand & Gravel Special Use Permit, allowing the addition of a portable asphalt materials facility and a portable concrete batch plant. The applicant withdrew a request to increase total daily truck trips beyond the permitted 110. The approval includes conditions such as a fixed formula for road maintenance cost-sharing, a review of the amendment by March 2023, and verification of the airport glide path.

• Approved Granby Sand & Gravel SUP amendment for portable asphalt and concrete plants (unanimous)
• Approved $473,582 contract with Whinnery Construction for East Troublesome Fire damage (unanimous)
• Approved $904,671 contract with Western States Reclamation for East Troublesome Fire damage (unanimous)
• Approved $117,402.56 contract with Meridian Partners for East Troublesome Fire damage (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of liquor license for Roadhouse Bar & Grill (unanimous)
• Approved airport hangar ownership transfer and ground lease amendments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 6 resolutions (unanimous)
• Tabled Aspen Pine Estates amended final plat to October 12, 2021

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, hear updates on COVID-19 and Grand Lake clarity, and conduct a public hearing on the Grand Gravel special use permit renewal. They will also hold a workshop on the Grand County Housing Authority budget. The agenda includes many consent items, such as contracts and resolutions, which are likely to be approved as a block.

• Public hearing on Grand Gravel special use permit renewal (continued from Aug. 17)
• Resolution 2021-9-5: emergency facilities and land use agreements for Black Mountain Fire
• Resolution 2021-9-7: rejecting name change of Gore Range to Nuchu Range
• Resolution 2021-9-8: lease agreement with Colorado Timber Resources LLC
• Resolution 2021HA-9-11: elevator maintenance contract at Silver Spruce Apartments

The Board unanimously approved an amendment to the Grand Gravel Pit Special Use Permit, allowing extended hours and night work for public projects with conditions, including a ban on jake braking at night and downward-pointing lighting. The Board also approved several contracts, including a $205,101.84 landfill reline and cover contract with Raven CLI Construction, and a property valuation contract with MAK Valuations. A lease agreement for a cell tower antenna site at the Parshall Road and Bridge Shop was approved, and the Rock Creek Ranch Outright Exemption was granted.

• Approved Grand Gravel Pit Special Use Permit Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $205,101.84 contract with Raven CLI Construction for Granby Landfill reline and cover (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement for antenna site at Parshall Road and Bridge Shop, $768/year (unanimous)
• Approved MAK Valuations contract for property analysis, $10,500 for 2021 plus $3,500/month for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Rock Creek Ranch Outright Exemption (unanimous)
• Approved $22,000 federal assistance applications for Granby GNB and Kremmling McElroy airports (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-9-12 to abate erroneous taxes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 10 resolutions (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Grand County Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a variance request for a front yard setback and water quality setback at Scanloch Subdivision Lot 24, Block 9, located at 89 GCR 6120. A second variance request for Villa Harbor Subdivision was pulled by the applicant and will not be heard. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of the June 2021 minutes.

• Variance request: Scanloch Subdivision Lot 24, Block 9 – front yard setback & water quality setback (89 GCR 6120)
• Villa Harbor Subdivision Lot 1, Block 2 – front yard setback (14023 US Hwy 34) – pulled by applicant

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land-use applications, including preliminary plats for Red Hawk Ranch and a sketch plan for Northern Slope, and to discuss amendments to short-term rental zoning regulations. Two items, Cougar Ave. Homesites and Pine Mesa Amended Final Plat, have been pulled by staff and will not be considered. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Red Hawk Ranch Preliminary Plat – Scott Bradley, represented by Jeff Vogel, for approximately 95 acres near CR 522
• Northern Slope Sketch Plan – Ray Trimble, represented by Kent Whitmer, for properties at 130, 132, 134 GCR 448
• Short-term Rental Zoning Regulation Amendments for all unincorporated Grand County
• Cougar Ave. Homesites Preliminary Plat – pulled by staff
• Pine Mesa Amended Final Plat – pulled by staff

The Grand County Planning Commission recommended approval of the Red Hawk Ranch Subdivision preliminary plat, allowing 93 single-family residential units on approximately 95 acres, with 13 conditions. The motion passed with one dissenting vote. The commission also recommended approval of the Northern Slope Sketch Plan for six single-family lots and the Short-term Rental Zoning Regulations amendments.

• Approved Red Hawk Ranch preliminary plat (6-1) with 13 conditions
• Approved Northern Slope Sketch Plan for 6 single-family lots (unanimous)
• Approved Short-term Rental Zoning Regulations amendments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 11, 2021 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on short-term rental regulations, including a possible moratorium on new applications and a public hearing on amending zoning rules. The agenda also includes routine approvals, contract updates, and a pay plan overview.

• Public hearing on amending Section 14.8 Short-Term Rental in Grand County Zoning Regulations
• Discussion of possible moratorium on new short-term rental applications
• Resolution 2021-8-28: Road project agreement with U.S. Forest Service for pavement reconstruction on County Road 6 (Arapaho Bay Road)
• Resolution 2021-8-26: Reduced insurance requirement for Wendy Nadolny, LCSW, LLC contract at Grand County Jail
• 2022 Insurance Options and Decision

The Board approved a new pay plan recommended by Evergreen Solutions, adopting the 'market plus one step' option to adjust employee salaries to market-competitive ranges. The Board also continued the public hearing on short-term rental zoning amendments to September 21, 2021, and agreed not to consider a moratorium on new STR applications. Additionally, the Board approved multiple routine items including warrants, contracts, and resolutions.

• Approved warrant register and expenditure lists for Grand County, Housing Authority, and Human Services payments on September 8, 2021.
• Approved out-of-state travel for Road and Bridge employees to Utah to get salt.
• Approved a services contract with River Works Ltd. for a Watershed Recovery Coordinator with $1 million insurance and Chair authorized to sign.
• Authorized Chair to sign modification of Grand Lake Clarity Stakeholders MOU for limited work in 2021.
• Approved Denver Health Contract Extension through September 30, 2021, for $55,172.04.
• Approved Resolution 2021-9-1 for EMS ambulance service license and permits.
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions on hangar lease, youth detention budget, insurance reduction, planning commission appointment, road project agreement, and assessment certification.
• Adopted pay plan recommendation of 'market plus one step' for employee salary adjustments.

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several departmental contracts, including a ground lease for Granby Airport. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding drought preparedness and the end of public health emergency funding.

• Ground Lease Assignment for Hangar #7 at Granby Airport / Emily Warner Field
• Transfer of ownership for Highway 40 LLC dba Bonfire Cannabis Company marijuana store license
• CYDC Youth Services Contract Amendment for Juvenile Services
• Resolution approving the Grand County Drought Preparedness Plan MOU
• Proposed facility use fee changes for the County Manager’s Office

The Board approved Resolution 2021-8-22, placing a 1.75 mills property tax increase for Grand County Emergency Medical Services on the November 2, 2021 ballot. The Board also approved the Abstract of Assessment, a consent agenda with three resolutions, and several contracts and transfers, including a retail marijuana store ownership transfer and a hangar lease assignment. Fire restrictions were set to Stage 1 effective August 26, 2021, and the Board agreed to send a letter opposing the Gore Range name change.

• Approved Resolution 2021-8-22, calling a Nov. 2, 2021 election on a 1.75 mills EMS property tax increase.
• Approved the Abstract of Assessment, noting county taxable value exceeds $1 billion.
• Approved the Consent Agenda (Resolutions 2021-8-19, 2021-8-20, 2021-8-21).
• Approved the Hadley-Lee Outright Exemption to combine two lots at 235/289 GCR 524.
• Approved transfer of Retail Marijuana Store ownership from Highway 40 LLC to Kayabonfire LLC.
• Approved assignment of hangar ground lease for Hangar No. 7 at Granby-Grand County Airport.
• Approved moving to Stage 1 fire restrictions effective Aug. 26, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. for 60 days.
• Approved the Road Project Agreement with USDA Forest Service for County Road 6 paving, billing up to $60,000.

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved a 10-year renewal of the Grand Gravel special use permit near Kremmling and approved a special use permit for Byers Peak Properties' mobile concrete plant near Fraser with conditions. The board also approved several ballot questions for the November 2021 election, including term limits for county officials, and approved various financial items and contracts.

• Approved Grand Gravel Special Use Permit renewal through Sept 6, 2030 (unanimous)
• Approved Byers Peak Properties mobile concrete plant SUP with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved ballot questions on term limits for Treasurer, Surveyor, Clerk and Recorder, Assessor, Sheriff (2-1, Linke dissenting)
• Approved $24,754.65 IGA with State Dept. of Health Care Policy and Financing (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including short-term rental software upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Drought Preparedness Plan (unanimous)
• Approved amended final plats for Val Moritz Village and Olvey's First Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved checks, vouchers, and wire payments for Aug 18, 2021 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will review three items regarding land use and plats. The meeting includes discussions on a subdivision exemption, a preliminary plat, and an amended final plat.

• Peters Subdivision Exemption – Lots A & B-Sketch Plan (CSH 134)
• Red Hawk Ranch Preliminary Plat (CR 522)
• Aspen Pine Estates Amended Final Plat (491 GCR 4911)

The Grand County Planning Commission approved the Peters Subdivision Exemption, dividing a 48.67-acre parcel into two lots (35.56 and 13.11 acres) in the Forestry & Open district. The approval includes 11 conditions, such as amending the plat title and correcting the road number on the plat. The commission also recommended approval of an amended final plat for Aspen Pine Estates to remove a no-fence note, and tabled the Red Hawk Ranch preliminary plat for further review.

• Approved Peters Subdivision Exemption with 11 conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Aspen Pine Estates Amended Final Plat to remove fence prohibition (unanimous)
• Tabled Red Hawk Ranch Preliminary Plat for further review and agency comments

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several human services contracts and a workshop policy. Discussions include potential water truck replacements, U.S. Hwy. 40 improvements, and short-term rental work plan goals.

• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit for Byers Peak Properties, LLC Mobile Concrete Plant
• CDOT Contract for U.S. Hwy. 40 Red Dirt Hill Improvements
• Souder Miller Contract Amendment for GC Road & Bridge
• Ground lease for Hangar Space Unit 24 at Granby-Grand County Airport
• Resolution adopting a workshops policy for Board of County Commissioner meetings

The Board approved up to $50,000 for the County Manager to hire staff and establish a work group to address short-term rental enforcement, with a goal of significant progress by September 7. The Board also approved several contracts, including a $25,020 amendment for landfill services, a liquor license renewal, and a CDOT agreement for Red Dirt Hill safety improvements. A public hearing for a mobile concrete plant special use permit was continued to August 17, 2021, pending submission of required information by August 13. The Board also approved various financial items, including checks, vouchers, and a wire payment.

• Approved up to $50,000 for short-term rental staffing and work group (unanimous)
• Approved $25,020 contract amendment for landfill services (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of liquor license for Apothecary Bar and Lounge (unanimous)
• Approved CDOT contract for Red Dirt Hill Safety Improvements (unanimous)
• Continued mobile concrete plant public hearing to Aug 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including airport hangar lease and human services contracts (unanimous)
• Approved checks, vouchers, and wire payment for Aug 11, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for ambulance box installation (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, departmental updates, and several public hearings. Key items include a continued discussion on short-term rentals with a possible moratorium on new applications, a public hearing for a mobile concrete plant special use permit, and updates on fire recovery and water protection.

• Public hearing on special use permit for Byers Peak Properties mobile concrete plant (continued from July 13)
• Discussion on short-term rentals and possible moratorium on new applications, permits, and renewals
• Resolution approving notice to proceed for Emily Warner Field airport taxilane improvements
• Resolution approving services contract with Wireless Research Center for workforce development center
• Resolution approving fixed cost agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for rain gauge network

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners discussed a possible moratorium on new short-term rental (STR) permits but did not vote on it, instead agreeing to reconsider the issue in 30 days. The board also approved a letter supporting the Blue Valley Land Exchange, various contracts, and a consent agenda. No final decision was made on the STR moratorium.

• Approved minutes of July 27, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved checks for Grand County Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers for Grand County Department of Human Services (unanimous)
• Approved wire payment and vouchers for Grand County (unanimous)
• Approved Granby-Grand County Airport Hangar Ground Lease for Hangar No. 24 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Colorado Department of Human Services for $41,263 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Better Tomorrow d/b/a Brighter World and multiple agencies (unanimous)
• Approved letter to BLM regarding Blue Valley Land Exchange (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items, including a resolution continuing the Stage Two fire ban and several contracts and leases. The board will also hold workshops on budgets for EMS, Sheriff's Office, and other departments, and discuss short-term rentals and an elected official term limit ballot question.

• Resolution 2021-7-26: Continue Stage Two fire ban and fireworks ban through Aug. 24
• Resolution 2021-7-30: Approve Granby-Grand County Airport hangar ground lease for Unit 25
• Resolution 2021-7-31: Approve construction contract with Front Range Roofing Systems for roof repair at Road and Bridge Shop in Fraser
• Resolution 2021-7-32: Approve services contract with Metcalf Archaeological Consultants for wetlands field inventory on County Road 522
• Discussion on elected official term limit ballot question

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved a $60,000 services contract with Wireless Research Center of North Carolina (2-1), renewed several licenses, and approved multiple plat resolutions. The board also continued the Stage Two fire ban through August 24, 2021, and directed staff to create a policy for streaming all meetings held in the board room, including workshops.

• Approved $60,000 contract with Wireless Research Center of North Carolina (2-1)
• Renewed Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Indian Peaks Marina Restaurant, LLC (unanimous)
• Renewed Retail Marijuana Store License for Highway 40, LLC dba Bonfire Cannabis (unanimous)
• Approved $54,500 Emergency Management Performance Grant award letter (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-2-18 for Reade-Hansen Outright Exemption final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-5-27 for Stagecoach Meadows amended final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-6-23 for Wildacres First Filing amended final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including fire ban extension and roof repair contract (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, including weekly payments and contracts, and to receive updates on fire recovery, the opioid settlement, and the EMS mill levy. The afternoon consists of budget workshops for multiple county departments, followed by a possible executive session for legal advice.

• Approval of weekly payments and pandemic & fire recovery costs
• Resolution 2021-7-16 approving NW Colorado Regional Collaborative IGA for shared eligibility technician
• Resolution 2021-7-21 authorizing publication of semiannual financial statements
• Opioid Settlement MOU discussion
• Amended final plat for Lots 32-37, Olvey's 1st Subdivision

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved extending Stage 2 fire restrictions for 30 days until August 24, 2021, as requested by the Sheriff. The board also approved a $314,250 contract to replace the roof at the Fraser Road and Bridge Shop, a $307,500 bill of sale for an airport hangar, and a $25,710 grant for COVID relief for the Sheriff's protective equipment. Additionally, the board approved a consent agenda including several contracts and resolutions, and approved an amended final plat to combine six lots in Olvey's First Subdivision into a single parcel.

• Approved extension of Stage 2 fire restrictions for 30 days to August 24, 2021
• Approved $314,250 construction contract with Front Range Roofing Systems for the Fraser Road and Bridge Shop roof replacement
• Approved $307,500 bill of sale for Airplane Hangar Q at Granby-Grand County Airport
• Approved $25,710 grant award for COVID relief for Sheriff's protective equipment
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions for regional eligibility technician, core services contracts, and semiannual financial statement publication
• Approved Amended Final Plat for Lots 32-37, Olvey's First Subdivision, combining six lots into one parcel
• Approved Contract Amendment #1 for $9,217.17 with Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
• Approved waiver of first right of refusal for sale of Balcony House by Housing Authority

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review requests for outright exemptions and amended final plats. Several items, including the Peters Outright Exemption and Soda Springs Heights Sketch Plan, were pulled by the applicants.

• Rock Creek Ranch Outright Exemption – Final Plat at 42090 US Highway 40
• LibbyClaire Ranch Outright Exemption – Final Plat at 12401 CSH 134
• Hadley-Lee Outright Exemption at 289 GCR 524
• Lake Forest 1st Addition Lots 7-11, Block 6 Subdivision – Amended Final Plat
• Approval of June 2021 meeting minutes

The Grand County Planning Commission recommended approval of four land-use applications. The Rock Creek Ranch Outright Exemption, LibbyClair Ranch Outright Exemption, and Hadley-Lee Outright Exemption were each approved with conditions. The Lake Forest 1st Addition Amended Final Plat was also approved with conditions, with one commissioner opposed. Two agenda items were pulled by the applicants.

• Approved Rock Creek Ranch Outright Exemption Final Plat for Blue Ribbon Ranch, LLC with 9 conditions.
• Approved LibbyClair Ranch Outright Exemption Final Plat for LibbyClair Ranch, LLC with 8 conditions.
• Approved Hadley-Lee Outright Exemption with 9 conditions.
• Approved Lake Forest 1st Addition Lots 7-11, Block 6 Amended Final Plat for Jamie Mitchell with 13 conditions; Will MacDonald opposed.
• Peters Subdivision Exemption – Lots A & B was pulled by the applicant.
• Summit Trail Lodge Condominiums Lot 1, Phase 1 Amended Final Plat was pulled by the applicant.
• Soda Springs Heights Sketch Plan was pulled by the applicant.
• Approved minutes from May 12th and June 9th, 2021 meetings.

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions involving airport infrastructure, housing covenants, and grant agreements. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a mobile concrete plant permit and workshops regarding various departmental budgets.

• Contract change order for Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. at Kremmling McElroy Field
• Fourth amendment to the Affordable Housing Restrictive Covenant with Teverbaugh-Heaton Enterprises, Inc.
• Notice of Award and Agreement with Kiewit Infrastructure Co. for Taxilane Project at Emily Warner Field
• Public Hearing for a Special Use Permit for Byers Peak Properties, LLC Mobile Concrete Plant
• Budget workshops for Public Health, CSU Extension, Information Systems, and Veteran Services Office

The Board voted to continue the public hearing for the Byers Peak Properties mobile concrete plant Special Use Permit to August 3, 2021, after staff recommended denial due to missing traffic, air quality, and stormwater studies. The Board also approved a $60,000 services contract with the Wireless Research Center, with Commissioner Manguso dissenting. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, contracts, and financial approvals, were passed unanimously.

• Continued the public hearing for the Byers Peak Properties, LLC Mobile Concrete Plant Special Use Permit to August 3, 2021.
• Approved a $60,000 services contract with the Wireless Resource Center (vote: 2-1, Commissioner Manguso dissenting).
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including resolutions for airport projects, housing covenants, and a drought preparedness grant.
• Approved Purchase of Core Service Program Contracts with Mountain Family Center ($30,000), Slopeside Counseling ($6,000), Melissa Gledhill ($4,000), and Kelly Norris Counseling ($5,000).
• Approved an Intergovernmental Agreement for a Shared Regional Eligibility Technician with several counties for $5,962.68.
• Approved a $10,000 services contract with PR Studio, LLC for drought preparedness marketing materials.
• Approved the Treasurer's request to publish the Semi-Annual Treasurer's Report.
• Authorized expenditure of up to $6,000 for Task Order 2, Field Inventory for County Road 522.

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on July 6, 2021, covering a range of administrative and policy items. They will consider contracts, budget amendments, and resolutions, as well as hear updates on fire recovery and watershed restoration. The agenda also includes several public hearings and license renewals, with one public hearing cancelled.

• Resolution 2021-6-18: Budget amendment for debris collection containers and logistics for volunteer teams related to East Troublesome Fire cleanup
• Resolution 2021-6-16: MOU with State of Colorado for Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
• Public Hearing: Special Events Permit and Liquor License for Granby Rotary Club
• Marijuana License Renewal: RM Concepts, LLC (Medical Marijuana Infused Product Manufacturer) and Highway 40, LLC dba Bonfire Cannabis Company
• CANCELLED: Public Hearing for ESCO Construction Co. dba Granby Sand & Gravel – Gravel Pit Special Use Permit Amendment

The Board approved the Aspen View Estates and Tabernash Highlands Subdivision Exemption Sketch Plans, each with added conditions requiring outright exemption lots, single-family residence notes, standard plat notes, and no-build zones. The Board also approved a $642,666 Notice of Award for airport improvements, a $2,737,122 change order for McElroy Airfield, and a $58,676.63 USDA NRCS reimbursement request. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Aspen View Estates Subdivision Exemption Sketch Plan with added conditions.
• Approved Tabernash Highlands Subdivision Exemption Sketch Plan with added conditions.
• Approved Notice of Award for Emily Warner Field improvements in the amount of $642,666.
• Approved Change Order #4 for McElroy Airfield in the total amount of $2,737,122.
• Approved Request for Reimbursement from USDA NRCS in the amount of $58,676.63.
• Approved Fourth Amended Restrictive Covenants for Miller's Inn.
• Approved Tavern Liquor License Renewal for Ranch Operations, Inc. dba C Lazy U Ranch.
• Approved Consent Agenda including multiple resolutions.

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, appointments, and several substantive items including fire recovery budget amendments, a wildlife crossing report, and a digital economic resilience funding request. The agenda also includes consent resolutions for human services agreements and a rodeo arena liquor permit.

• Approval of weekly payments and pandemic/fire recovery costs
• Appointment of EMS assistant medical director and public health medical director
• Resolution 2021-6-10: MOU with Colorado for Colorado Works and Child Care Assistance programs
• Resolution 2021-6-11: Rotary Club of Granby Foundation use of Flying Heels Rodeo Arena for liquor/concession sales
• Fire recovery: budget amendment, watershed recovery progress, and Northern Water MOU for CWCB grant

The Board approved a supplemental budget amendment of up to $500,000 for debris and hazard tree cleanup from the East Troublesome Fire, covering up to 100 home sites with a 50/50 cost share with the Grand Foundation. The Board also approved several contracts and agreements, including a lease for an animal shelter, a contract for mold mitigation at Silver Spruce Apartments, and a memorandum of understanding for a $1.5 million grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board. Additionally, the Board approved the appointment of an assistant medical director for EMS and a public health medical officer, and approved an amended final plat for Wildacres First Filing, Lots 5 & 6, Block 5.

• Approved supplemental budget amendment of up to $500,000 for East Troublesome Fire debris cleanup (up to 100 homes).
• Approved Collaborative Management MOU for SFY 2021-2022 with multiple agencies.
• Approved MOU with Colorado Department of Human Services for LEAP Services.
• Approved extension of sketch plan for Cougar Avenue Homesites to July 24, 2022.
• Approved lease with Alice Marie Nordloh Family Protection Trust for animal shelter at $1/year.
• Approved Contract Amendment #4 with CDPHE for vaccine preventable diseases.
• Approved services contract with Rocky Mountain Catastrophe and Restoration for mold mitigation at Silver Spruce Apartments ($3,416.41).
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-6-13 appointing Assistant Medical Director for EMS.

County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved entering Stage 1 Fire Restrictions starting June 16, 2021, at noon, based on the Sheriff's recommendation and drought conditions. The Board also approved the Lewis Amended Final Plat to combine two lots in the Shores of Shadow Mountain subdivision, and approved several routine items including consent agenda resolutions, contracts, and payments.

• Approved Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective June 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Final Plat for Lot 26A, Shores of Shadow Mountain, with staff recommendations
• Approved consent agenda including Conservation Trust Fund awards and a credit application with Citywide Bank
• Approved MOU with State of Colorado for Colorado Works and Child Care Assistance programs
• Approved checks, vouchers, and wire payments for Housing Authority, Human Services, and Grand County
• Approved use of Flying Heels Arena by Granby Rotary for concessions and liquor sales on Sept 4-5, 2021
• Approved minutes of June 1 and June 7, 2021 meetings
• Directed staff to write a letter of support for Historic Fraser's state historic funding application

Board of Adjustment

The Grand County Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider two variance applications. The first is a request for a variance extension on Lot 5 of the North Shore Subdivision, and the second is a minimum front yard variance for a property in the Columbine Lake Subdivision. The meeting will be held via WebEx.

• Variance extension for William and April Robertson, 1388 GCR 64, Lot 5, North Shore Subdivision, 2nd Filing
• Minimum front yard variance for Peter John Karpinski and Maria Theresa Ducat-Karpinski, 1189 GCR 494 Columbine Drive, Lot 73, Block 10, Columbine Lake Subdivision

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission recommended approval of three subdivision exemption sketch plans: Olvey's First Subdivision (combining six lots into one), Aspen View Estates, and Tabernash Highlands (each creating three lots). It also recommended approval of a one-year special use permit for a mobile concrete batch plant at 300 GCR 721, with conditions including a 7am-7pm Monday-Saturday operation schedule. Two items were pulled by staff: the LibbyClair Ranch Outright Exemption and the Soda Springs Heights Sketch Plan.

• Approved Amended Final Plat for Lots 32-37, Olvey's First Subdivision, combining six lots into one, with conditions including addressing the vacated Second Street.
• Approved Aspen View Estates Subdivision Exemption Sketch Plan, creating three lots, with conditions including resolving encroachments and following Road & Bridge standards.
• Approved Tabernash Highlands Subdivision Exemption Sketch Plan, creating three lots, with conditions including an access easement and trail agreement.
• Approved Byers Peak Ranch Mobile Concrete Special Use Permit for Cornerstone Holdings, with conditions including a 7am-7pm Monday-Saturday operation schedule and compliance with state permits.
• Pulled by staff: LibbyClair Ranch Outright Exemption Final Plat.
• Pulled by staff: Soda Springs Heights Sketch Plan.

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving payments, contracts, and resolutions. Key items include a contract award to Kiewit Infrastructure Co. for a taxi lane project at the Granby airport, a lease renewal for the Sheriff's Office, and a Conservation Trust Fund application for the fairgrounds.

• Resolution 2021-6-4: Award to Kiewit Infrastructure Co. for Taxilane Project at Emily Warner Field/Granby – Grand County Airport
• Resolution 2021-6-5: Conservation Trust Fund award to Flying Hills Arena Association for catch pens relocation
• Sheriff's Office Nordloh Lease Renewal
• SITA Contract Transfer for Grand County Airports
• Elk Creek Vista Outright Exemption Resolution

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved a $400,000 commitment to the Red Dirt Hill project, along with several other actions including approving the Elk Creek Vista outright exemption, authorizing out-of-state travel for ambulance pickup, and approving a consent agenda with multiple resolutions. The board also approved various financial items, including grant applications and payment of checks and vouchers.

• Approved $400,000 commitment to Red Dirt Hill project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-2-17 for Elk Creek Vista outright exemption (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for ambulance pickup up to $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including rehire for EMS, Kiewit award for Taxilane Project, and Conservation Trust Fund award to Flying Hills Arena (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Governor Polis supporting a Drug Free County (unanimous)
• Approved Conservation Trust Funds for Rollins Pass Road snow removal ($4,667) and portable PA systems ($3,000) (unanimous)
• Approved application for CARES Act grant up to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved checks, vouchers, and wire payments for June 9, 2021 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will hold a remote meeting on June 1, 2021, covering routine approvals, a COVID-19 update, and fire recovery efforts. They will also consider several resolutions, including a grant agreement for the Granby airport and an application for American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Resolution 2021-5-21: Grant agreement for federal assistance at Emily Warner Field/Granby-Grand County Airport
• Resolution 2021-5-22: Application for American Rescue Plan Act grant funds
• Resolution 2021-5-23: Special use permit for two early warning systems in Rocky Mountain National Park
• Resolution 2021-5-24: Contract amendment with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
• Resolution 2021HA-5-25: Waiving option to purchase residential unit 9, Balcony House, Miller's Inn Condominiums

The Board unanimously approved a $642,666 Notice of Award for improvements at Emily Warner Field/Granby-Grand County Airport, along with several other routine items including liquor license renewal, a personnel waiver, a 1041 permit amendment, and consent agenda resolutions. The Board also discussed fire recovery costs and a proposed digital economy program but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved $642,666 airport taxilane project (unanimous)
• Approved hotel/restaurant liquor license renewal for Grand Lake Golf Course (unanimous)
• Authorized waiver of personnel manual section for EMS employee (unanimous)
• Approved 1041 permit amendment for CR 50 Owners Association (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 Conservation Trust Fund request for Flying Heels Arena (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for federal public land funding (unanimous)
• Approved charitable organization sales tax exemption resolution (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with six resolutions (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will hold a remote meeting on May 25, 2021, covering routine approvals, a ballot question on term limits, and multiple subdivision plats. They will also receive updates on fire recovery and COVID-19, and discuss tiny homes and EMS mill levy.

• Consideration of ballot question on elected official term limits
• Fire Recovery Update with Recovery Task Force Groups and Emergency Watershed Protection Program
• Public Hearing: Lots 49-51, Stagecoach Meadows Subdivision, Amended Final Plat & Easement Vacation
• Resolution 2021-5-14: Budget allocation for East Troublesome Fire site survey and assessment
• Resolution 2021-5-15: Amendment #2 to construction contract with Acord Asphalt for 2020 Road Rehabilitation Projects

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved several key items, including applying for American Rescue Plan Act funds, adopting new minor subdivision regulations, and approving multiple amended final plats. The board also tabled two plat decisions due to access concerns and discussed potential ballot questions on term limits and an EMS mill levy increase.

• Approved application for American Rescue Plan Act funds, authorizing County Manager as signer (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-5-18, Minor Subdivision Regulations, effective June 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved amended final plat for Lots 49-51, Stagecoach Meadows (unanimous)
• Approved amended final plat for Gudgel Subdivision Tract 5-6 with added conditions (unanimous)
• Granted one-year extension for Sterling Pointe final plat recording (unanimous)
• Tabled Ryan Amended Final Plat until driveway issue resolved
• Tabled Wildacres Amended Final Plat until survey identifies no-build zone
• Tabled Becay Homestead Amended Final Plat until access resolved

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including a COVID-19 update, fire recovery efforts, a summer road maintenance plan, and a workshop on the American Rescue Plan Act. They will also consider several resolutions, including a contract for employment verification services and an amendment to a road rehabilitation construction contract.

• Resolution 2021-5-9: Contract with Colorado Dept. of Human Services for TALX employment verification services
• Resolution 2021-5-10: Amendment to 2020 road rehabilitation contract with Acord Asphalt, Inc.
• Public hearing: Linke Agriculture Use Mobile Home Special Use Permit Renewal
• Amended final plat for Lots 78 & 79, Block 1, Alpine Acres
• Housing Authority: Miller's Inn purchase option

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved a $35,000 budget to support logistics for site survey and assessment work related to the East Troublesome Fire, and authorized a contract for lodging with the YMCA for the Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief teams. The board also approved several plats, licenses, contracts, and a special use permit renewal, and directed staff to explore options for an independent Board of Health and short-term rental licensing.

• Approved $35,000 budget for fire site survey and assessment logistics (unanimous)
• Approved YMCA lodging contract for SBDR teams May 19-31 (unanimous)
• Approved Affordable Housing Transfer Fee exemption for Brian Lambden, Lot 9, Ranches at Devils Thumb (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 Road Rehabilitation Projects Amendment #2 with Acord Asphalt, Inc. for $192,534.65 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Linke Agricultural Use Mobile Home Special Use Permit to March 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Final Plat for Lots 78 & 79, Block 1, Alpine Acres (unanimous)
• Approved County Road 50 Homeowners Association 1041 Permit Condition 6 compliance verification (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including four resolutions (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting via WebEx to review and potentially act on five applications, including amended final plats and a preliminary plat for a townhome development. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and regular business items. No public hearings are listed.

• Amended Final Plat for Lots 1 & 3, Aspen Pine Acres Subdivision (45 GCR 492)
• Amended Final Plat for Lot A, Wildacres First Filing, Lots 5 & 6, Block 5 (370 GCR 4636)
• Amended Final Plat for part of Tracts 5 & 6, Gudgel Subdivision (33 GCR 4812, Katherine Drive)
• Preliminary Plat for Mulligan Estate Townhomes (997 GCR 830)
• Amended Final Plat & Utility Easement Vacation for Lots 26 & 27, Shores of Shadow Mountain (504/528 GCR 662)

The Grand County Planning Commission approved four amended final plats: Becay Homestead (Lots 1 & 3 Aspen Pines Acres), Wildacres (Lot A), Gudgel Subdivision (Tract 5A), and Shores of Shadow Mountain (Lots 26 & 27). The Mulligan Estates Townhomes preliminary plat was tabled at the applicant's request. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved Becay Homestead Amended Final Plat (Lots 1 & 3 Aspen Pines Acres) with 2 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Wildacres Amended Final Plat (Lot A) as presented plus 1 condition (unanimous)
• Approved Gudgel Subdivision Amended Final Plat (Tract 5A) with deletion of condition 3 and addition of 3 new conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Shores of Shadow Mountain Amended Final Plat (Lots 26 & 27) plus 1 condition to vacate utility easement (unanimous)
• Tabled Mulligan Estates Townhomes Preliminary Plat at applicant's request
• Approved April 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including an amendment to extend building permit fee reductions to commercial structures damaged by the East Troublesome Fire, a public hearing on minor subdivision regulations, and updates on fire recovery efforts. The agenda also includes routine approvals, contracts, and a resolution opposing a ballot initiative.

• Amendment to Resolution 2021-1-29 to include building permit fee reduction for commercial structures affected by East Troublesome Fire
• Public Hearing – Minor Subdivision Regulations
• Resolution 2021-5-8: Amendment to Kremmling-McElroy Airfield Ground Lease for Hangar C
• Resolution 2021-5-7: Amendments to Personnel Manual on group health insurance upon separation/retirement
• Resolution 2021-5-4: Services contract with Turn Corps Political and Communications Strategies, LLC

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted new Minor Subdivision Regulations, creating a streamlined process for dividing land into three single-family lots in urban growth areas with public water and sewer. The board also approved a $1.66 million road rehabilitation contract amendment, amended a fire recovery resolution to reduce building permit fees for commercial structures, and gave direction to amend a restrictive covenant for Miller's Inn to allow the HOA to purchase the Balcony House.

• Adopted Minor Subdivision Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 Road Rehabilitation Projects Amendment #1 with Acord Asphalt, Inc. for $1,659,522.55 (unanimous)
• Amended Resolution 2021-1-29 to include commercial and accessory structures in fire-damage permit fee reduction to $500 (unanimous)
• Approved Tavern Liquor License for Trail Ridge Marina LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Mountain Parks Electric membership and service for Road 466 tower at $33,583 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including IGA with Yampa Valley Housing Authority and personnel manual amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-5-5 opposing Ballot Initiative 16 (unanimous)
• Approved Rotary Club of Granby Special Events Permit for Flying Heels Arena dates (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including a COVID-19 update from the public health director, fire recovery efforts, and multiple contracts and agreements. The agenda includes consent items for approval, such as a temporary road access agreement and airport leases, as well as workshops on road and bridge wages and personnel manual amendments.

• Temporary access agreement with Rancher, LLC for County Roads 48 and 49
• Fixed base operations agreement for Kremmling-McElroy Airfield with Grand River Aviation
• Lease amendment with ARINC Incorporated and hangar lease with Tim Crane
• Contract amendment for substance abuse and mental health treatment in Grand County Jail
• Public hearing on Winter Park Horseman's Association special events liquor permit

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved a $1,365,958.24 National Forest Reserve apportionment, with $326,327.42 to West Grand School District and $1,039,630.82 to East Grand School District. The board also approved a $25,000 contract with Turn Corps Political and Communication Strategies LLC for constituent engagement on a November 2021 ballot initiative, and a $22.30 per month per lease intergovernmental agreement with Yampa Valley Housing Authority for Section 8 administration. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 2021-5-2 distributing $1,365,958.24 to school districts (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 contract with Turn Corps for ballot initiative engagement (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Yampa Valley Housing Authority for Section 8 at $22.30/month/lease (unanimous)
• Approved Hickam Subdivision Exemption Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Final Plat for Copper Creek Ranch Estates Lots 10A, 11A, 13A (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Liquor License for Winter Park Horseman's Association (2-0, Cimino recused)
• Approved Emergency Operations Plan annexes for alert/warning and burn scar hazard (unanimous)
• Approved Mountain Wings LLC hangar settlement agreement (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals and several substantive items. Key actions include a public hearing on adopting flood plain regulations and a FEMA application, a final plat for Highway Junction, and a fire recovery update. The board will also consider contracts for airport operations, road and bridge financing, and a jail-based behavioral health contract.

• Public hearing on adoption of Flood Plain Regulations & FEMA Application
• Kremmling Airport - Grand River Aviation Fixed Base Operator Agreement
• McElroy Field Hangar 18 Ground Lease
• Road & Bridge Grader Financing Documents
• Resolution withdrawing RFP for Disaster Management Recovery Services

The Board adopted the Grand County Floodplain Management Regulations and declared intent to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, with Commissioner Manguso abstaining. The Board also approved a motor grader loan, a final plat for Summit Trail Homes, and several airport-related agreements. A public hearing on the floodplain regulations was held and closed.

• Adopted Floodplain Management Regulations and committed to National Flood Insurance Program (2-0, Manguso abstained)
• Approved $306,045.95 motor grader loan with U.S. Bancorp (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Summit Trail Homes with $117,010.03 letter of credit (unanimous)
• Approved $360,326 contract amendment with Colorado Dept. of Human Services (unanimous)
• Approved Kremmling-McElroy Airfield Hangar 18 ground lease with Tim Crane (unanimous)
• Approved ARINC lease amendment at Kremmling McElroy Field (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Junction Outright Exemption with added fence-removal condition (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments and cooperative forest road agreement (unanimous)

County Commissioners

This special meeting of the Grand County Board of County Commissioners was cancelled. The agenda, which had been prepared for April 23, 2021, included a possible executive session for legal advice regarding a fixed base operator agreement at Kremmling Airport, but no business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled
• Agenda item: Kremmling Airport - Grand River Aviation Fixed Base Operator Agreement (not acted on)
• Possible executive session for legal advice (not held)

The special meeting of the Grand County Board of Commissioners scheduled for April 23, 2021, was cancelled. No decisions were made or items discussed.

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including a workshop on an Emergency Medical Services mill levy, a fire recovery update, and approval of multiple Open Lands, Rivers, and Trails grants. The agenda also includes routine approvals, a liquor license renewal, and an executive session on airport negotiations.

• Workshop on Emergency Medical Services mill levy
• Fire Recovery Update and Emergency Management Plans
• Open Lands, Rivers, and Trails grants to Winter Park, Headwaters Trails Alliance, and others
• Tabernash Tavern liquor license renewal
• Affordable housing transfer fee exemption for Lot 8, The Ranches at Devil's Thumb

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved several plats, grants, and licenses, including the amended final plat for the Ranches at Devils Thumb and the Tyler's Backcountry Awareness special event liquor permit. They also approved multiple Open Lands, Rivers, and Trails (OLRT) grants and a federal assistance application for fire recovery. The board voted not to proceed with the RFP for a disaster recovery management service, opting instead for site evaluations by the Southern Baptists.

• Approved amended final plat for Ranches at Devils Thumb (unanimous)
• Approved Tyler's Backcountry Awareness special event liquor permit for May 1 (unanimous)
• Approved $43,400 grant application and contract with ArcaSearch Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved multiple OLRT grants including $14,400 for Fraser River Trail Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved federal assistance application increasing match to $1,835,280 (unanimous)
• Approved amended final plat for Lots 62 & 63, Columbine Lake Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with 11 resolutions (unanimous)
• Voted not to proceed with RFP for disaster recovery management service (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Grand County Board of Adjustment will meet via WebEx to consider a height variance application for a property owned by the Glenn L and Michelle B Hileman Family Trust at 2162 GCR 491. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of the March 2021 minutes.

• Height variance application for property at 2162 GCR 491
• Applicant: Glenn L and Michelle B Hileman Family Trust
• Location: West ½ of Section 24, Township 4 North, Range 76 West, Grand County, Colorado

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting via WebEx to consider several amended final plats and easement vacations, a sketch plan for a rural land use subdivision, and countywide zoning and subdivision regulation amendments. They will also discuss growth areas. One application has been pulled by the applicant.

• Amended Final Plat and Easement Vacation for Lots 49-51, Stagecoach Meadows Subdivision (Bob Franek)
• Amended Final Plat and Easement Vacation for Lots 12 & 13, Block 4, Anglers Club No 1 (Colin and Krystal Steward) - PULLED by applicant
• Amended Final Plat for Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Grand Country Village (Jeffrey Ryan)
• Amended Final Plat and Easement Vacation for Lots 62 & 63, Block 6, Columbine Lake Subdivision (David and Sarah Clayton)
• Sketch Plan for Ranch Headquarters Rural Land Use Subdivision (Gold Medal Ranch, LLC)

The Grand County Planning Commission approved four amended final plats combining lots, a rural cluster sketch plan for a 10-lot subdivision, and draft floodplain regulations. The commission also recommended approval of new Minor Subdivision Regulations. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Amended Final Plat for Lots 49-51, Stagecoach Meadows (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Final Plat for Lots 1 & 2, Grand Country Village (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Final Plat for Lots 62 & 63, Columbine Lake (unanimous)
• Approved Ranch Headquarters Rural Land Use Sketch Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of draft Floodplain Management Regulations (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Minor Subdivision Regulations (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve routine financial items, contracts, and resolutions, including road and water district agreements, and to discuss COVID-19, fire recovery, and other departmental updates. The agenda includes several consent items and informational reports, with no major public hearings scheduled.

• Resolution 2021-4-7: Road project agreement with U.S. Forest Service (Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Pawnee National Grassland)
• Resolution 2021-4-8: Intergovernmental agreement with Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for new office campus in unincorporated Grand County
• Four resolutions (2021HA-4-3 through 4-6) granting affordable housing transfer fee exemptions for lots in The Ranches at Devils Thumb
• Request for contract approval for USDA Emergency Watershed Protection Program – East Troublesome Fire, Area B
• Discussion on East Troublesome Fire debris site survey and assessment

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved multiple grants and contracts, including $800,000 for the Town of Winter Park's Fraser River Corridor Preservation project, contingent on legal review. They also approved several trail maintenance grants, a motor grader finance application, and a USDA NRCS agreement for East Troublesome fire recovery. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $800,000 OLRT grant to Town of Winter Park for Fraser River Corridor Preservation (unanimous)
• Approved $288,565 finance application for motor grader, total cost $364,325 (unanimous)
• Approved CYDC funding for FY 2021-2022 not to exceed $117,670 (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for K9 training for two sheriff deputies (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including road project agreement and IGA with Northern Water (unanimous)
• Approved USDA NRCS Notice of Grant and Agreement Award for East Troublesome fire recovery (unanimous)
• Approved multiple trail maintenance grants for Headwaters Trails Alliance, Town of Fraser, and others (unanimous)
• Approved affordable housing transfer fee exemptions for multiple lots at Ranches at Devils Thumb (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, receive updates on COVID-19 and fire recovery, and discuss several land-use items. The consent agenda includes extending the local pandemic emergency declaration to July 1, 2021, and approving federal grant agreements for two airports. The board will also discuss a final plat for Highway Junction, an amended plat for Val Moritz Village, and a cultural survey for Grand County Road 522.

• Resolution 2021-3-29: extending local pandemic emergency declaration to July 1, 2021
• Resolution 2021-3-30: federal assistance grant agreement for Kremmling Airport / McElroy Airfield
• Resolution 2021-3-31: federal assistance grant agreement for Emily Warner Field Granby-Grand County Airport
• Resolution 2021-3-32: accepting SGM, Inc. RFP for emergency watershed projects
• Final plat for Highway Junction outright exemption; amended final plat for Lots 9-13, Block 2, Val Moritz Village

The Grand County Board of Commissioners approved several actions, including authorizing a survey of public roads in the Sun Valley Ranch Subdivision for fire recovery, approving contracts for a new surveyor plat system and road treatment, and approving multiple affordable housing transfer fee exemptions. The board also approved the Foster Amended Final Plat and applied for the USDA Emergency Watershed Protection Program. Several other items were discussed, including a resident's complaint about a road easement and a request to oppose state legislation.

• Approved affordable housing transfer fee exemptions for Ridge 11, LLC (Lot 11), Maple Leaf Holdings, LLC (Lot 5), Keith Berets and Lenora Reynolds (Lot 14), and John D.W. and Caroline D. Partridge (Lot 2).
• Authorized the County Surveyor to survey public roads in Sun Valley Ranch Subdivision for fire recovery.
• Approved a $7,600 contract with Harris Recording Solutions to replace the Surveyor Plat system.
• Approved an agreement with the USDA Forest Service to apply $10,000 worth of magnesium chloride on County Road 30.
• Approved the Foster Amended Final Plat for Lots 9-13, Block 2, Val Moritz Village, with staff recommendations.
• Approved applying for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Program.
• Approved the Northern Colorado Water Conservation District Grand County Campus IGA.
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including resolutions extending a local disaster declaration and accepting an RFP for emergency watershed projects.

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including fire recovery updates, a fire ban discussion with proposed amendments, and community planning assistance for wildfire. They will also consider several land-use items such as amended final plats and a subdivision exemption, as well as contracts and resolutions on the consent agenda.

• Resolution 2021-3-27: Award Conservation Trust Fund monies to Town of Fraser for Fraser Lions Pond Comfort Station
• Resolution 2021-3-28: Budget reorganization for Spatialest software services in Assessor's Office
• Public Hearing: Steineck-Hanson Outright Exemption & Easement Vacation
• Amended Final Plat for Lots 5 and 9-14, The Ranches at Devils Thumb
• Fire Ban Discussion: stages, fines, proposed amendments, and exploding targets

The Grand County Board of Commissioners approved several land use items, including the Steineck-Hanson Outright Exemption, an amended final plat for The Ranches at Devils Thumb, a subdivision exemption sketch plan for the Arvada Parcel, and an amended building envelope for Lot 23 at Sheep Mountain Ridge Estates. The Board also extended the Grand County Emergency Declaration to July 1, 2021, and directed staff to work on changes to the Fire Resolution and Ordinances, including increasing the fine for fire restriction violations to $500 and moving exploding targets to Stage 1 restrictions. The Board approved a letter opposing the 3030 Proposal and a letter opposing the appointment of James J. Tutchton to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission.

• Approved minutes of March 16, 2021 meeting
• Approved checks, vouchers, and wire payments for various county entities
• Authorized contract negotiations with SGM, Inc. for Emergency Watershed Projects
• Approved Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program for Kremmling McElroy Field and Granby-Grand County Airport
• Approved Services Contract with corvinus group llc for UPS replacement at Granby County Jail (not to exceed $21,100)
• Extended Grand County Emergency Declaration to July 1, 2021
• Approved Steineck-Hanson Outright Exemption and easement vacation with conditions
• Approved Amended Final Plat for Lots 5, 9-14, The Ranches at Devils Thumb with conditions

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, receive updates on COVID-19 and fire recovery, and hold workshops on sheriff hiring and retention, flood insurance regulations, housing authority, and the 2021 rodeo season. They will also consider several resolutions, including a housing authority deed subordination and a vehicle lease for the sheriff's office.

• Resolution 2021HA-3-24: Subordination of deed of trust for property owned by Michael Williams II
• Resolution 2021-3-25: Colorado Youth Detention Continuum budget revision #2 for FY2021
• Resolution 2021-3-26: Master tax-exempt lease/purchase for sheriff's office vehicles
• Amended final plat for The Ridge Subdivision, Lot 4
• Sketch plans for Mulligan Estate Townhomes and Continental Divide Vistas

The Board approved the Hoglund Amended Final Plat, the Mulligan Estates Townhomes sketch plan, and the Continental Divide Vistas sketch plan, each with conditions. They also approved a $34.6 million Emergency Watershed Protection funding request for fire recovery, a $75,000 Conservation Trust Fund grant to Fraser, and a $250,000 GOCO grant agreement. The Board supported the Sheriff's hiring and retention plan using $223,000 of vacancy savings.

• Approved the Hoglund Amended Final Plat with 11 conditions, including yurt removal.
• Approved the Mulligan Estates Townhomes sketch plan with a condition to move the retaining wall back 7 feet.
• Approved the Continental Divide Vistas sketch plan with conditions including a traffic study.
• Approved a $34.6 million Emergency Watershed Protection funding request for fire recovery.
• Approved a $75,000 Conservation Trust Fund grant to the Town of Fraser for a restroom project.
• Authorized a $250,000 GOCO grant agreement for parking and trailhead enhancements.
• Approved the Sheriff's hiring and retention plan using $223,000 of vacancy savings.
• Approved the Consent Agenda including resolutions for a housing authority deed subordination, a youth detention budget revision, and a sheriff's vehicle lease.

Board of Adjustment

The Grand County Board of Adjustment will meet via WebEx to approve minutes and consider two variance applications. One request, a height variance for Milyki Ranch, LLC, has been pulled by the applicant. The other is a front yard variance for a property in Grand Lake.

• Height variance for Milyki Ranch, LLC at 29365 US Hwy 40 — pulled by applicant
• Front yard variance for Bruce and Carolyn O'Donnell at approximately 1310 GCR 497, Grand Lake

The Board of Adjustment approved a front yard variance for Lot 14, Adams Addition to Grand Lake, reducing the required setback from 30 feet to 0 feet for a new single-family residence. The approval includes amended conditions requiring the variance to apply only to the new dwelling and any appurtenances like retaining walls, and adding a condition for an Improvement Location Certificate (ILC) to verify compliance. The motion carried unanimously.

• Approved the front yard variance for Lot 14, Adams Addition to Grand Lake, from 30 feet to 0 feet.
• Amended Condition #2 to specify the variance applies only to the new single-family dwelling and appurtenances such as retaining walls.
• Added Condition #4 requiring an Improvement Location Certificate (ILC) upon staking of the future building.
• Approved the minutes from the February 10, 2021 meeting.
• Pulled the Emarine variance request by the applicant.
• Closed the public hearing and adjourned the meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review multiple amended final plats for various subdivisions including Aspen Acres, Val Moritz Village, and The Ranches at Devils Thumb. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding Rural and Urban Growth Areas countywide.

• Amended Final Plat for Lots 9-13, Block 2 Val Moritz Village
• Final Plat for Highway Junction Outright Exemption at 60001 US Highway 40
• Amended Final Plat for The Ranches at Devils Thumb, Lots 5, 9-14
• Amended Building Envelope for Lot 23, Sheep Mountain Ridge Estates
• Discussion of Rural and Urban Growth Areas countywide

The Grand County Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval for five items: an amended final plat for Lots 78 & 79 in Aspen Acres, an amended final plat for Lots 9-13 in Val Moritz Village, an outright exemption for the Highway Junction property, an amended final plat for Lots 5, 9-14 at The Ranches at Devils Thumb, and an amended final plat for Lot 23 in Sheep Mountain Ridge Estates. The commission also reviewed and approved the location and extent of the proposed Northern Water Granby Campus. The February 10, 2021, minutes were approved as corrected.

• Approved February 10, 2021, meeting minutes as corrected.
• Recommended approval of the Johnson Amended Final Plat for Lots 78 & 79, Aspen Acres, to combine two parcels.
• Recommended approval of the Foster Amended Final Plat for Lots 9-13, Val Moritz Village, to create four larger lots.
• Recommended approval of the Highway Junction Outright Exemption to consolidate two parcels and vacate open space.
• Recommended approval of the Amended Final Plat for Lots 5, 9-14, The Ranches at Devils Thumb, to eliminate two lots and enlarge the remaining five.
• Recommended approval of the Amended Final Plat for Lot 23, Sheep Mountain Ridge Estates, to move the building envelope.
• Recommended approval of the Northern Water Granby Campus location and extent review, with a new condition for a referral to Road & Bridge.
• Discussed Rural and Urban Growth Areas, population trends, and affordable housing, with no formal action taken.

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting remotely to discuss routine business, including weekly payments, departmental contracts, and a COVID-19 update from the Public Health Director. They will also receive a fire recovery update and hold a public hearing on a right-of-way vacation for Range View Subdivision. The agenda includes several consent items, such as resolutions on sheriff vehicle leases, a housing rehabilitation loan, and a wildland fire operating plan.

• COVID-19 update from Grand County Public Health Director
• Public hearing on Range View Subdivision 30' right-of-way vacation (continued from 2/16/2021)
• Resolution 2021-3-15: lease application for replacement of 4 sheriff vehicles
• Resolution 2021HA-3-17: rehabilitation loan from Grand County Housing Authority CDBG
• Resolution 2021-3-20: transfer of sheriff patrol vehicle to Town of Empire as gift

The Board approved the vacation of a 30-foot right-of-way adjacent to Range View Subdivision Lots 4-7, 22-28, and 30, with conditions including reserving a private access easement and a public utility easement. The Board also approved a consent agenda with resolutions on sheriff travel, appointments, leases, and a wildland fire plan, and approved a $10,000 subordination of deed of trust for a housing authority loan. Additionally, the Board approved liquor license, contract amendment, vehicle lease, and various financial items, and held executive sessions on legal and personnel matters.

• Approved the Range View Subdivision 30' right-of-way vacation as presented, with conditions.
• Approved the consent agenda (Resolutions 2021-3-11 through 2021-3-20).
• Approved the Subordination of Deed of Trust for Michael Williams II in the amount of $10,000.
• Approved the Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Stillwater Grill, LLC.
• Approved Contract Amendment #2 with Colorado Department of Human Services in the amount of $106,317.47.
• Approved a U.S. Bancorp lease agreement for Sheriff's Office vehicles in the amount of $204,467.15.
• Approved the check register, warrant register, and vouchers for payment on March 10, 2021.
• Approved the Certification of Authorization for the Treasurer's Report.

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting remotely to handle routine approvals, hear updates on COVID-19 and fire recovery, and discuss several policy topics. Key discussions include an annual review of short-term rental regulations, a fire district levy and partnerships, and sheriff's office hiring and retention strategies. The board will also consider a hazard mitigation plan and multiple consent agenda resolutions, including FAA grant applications for airport improvements.

• Approval of Grand County Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution 2021-3-1)
• FAA grant applications for Kremmling Airport/McElroy Airfield and Granby/Grand County Airport (Resolutions 2021-2-8, 2021-2-9)
• Intergovernmental agreement with Denver Water for special duty patrol at Williams Fork Reservoir (Resolution 2021-2-12)
• Public hearing on assessor abatements and tax roll correction for Wilson GL Properties
• Discussion of short-term rental regulations annual review

The Board approved joining the National Flood Insurance Program by a 2-1 vote, over Commissioner Manguso's objection. It also unanimously passed a resolution declaring March 20 "Grand County Ranching, Livestock, and MEAT-IN DAY" in support of the meat industry. The Board approved a $24,999 home rehabilitation loan, a $204,467.15 vehicle lease, and multiple liquor license renewals.

• Approved a $24,999 zero-interest home rehabilitation loan for William C. Robinson.
• Passed a resolution declaring March 20, 2021 as "Grand County Ranching, Livestock, and MEAT-IN DAY".
• Approved the 2021 Fire Operating Plan.
• Approved a $204,467.15 lease for five vehicles, with five annual payments of $44,099.64.
• Approved the renewal of Hotel and Restaurant Liquor Licenses for Devil's Thumb Ranch and Latigo Ranch.
• Approved Resolution 2021-3-1, adopting the updated Grand County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020.
• Directed staff to submit an application for Grand County to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (passed 2-1).
• Denied all seven property tax abatement requests presented, and authorized the Assessor to exceed the $5,000 abatement limit for one property.

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, hear updates on COVID-19 and fire recovery, and discuss short-term rental regulations. Two public hearings are scheduled: one for a final plat exemption at Elk Creek Vista and another for a special use permit for St. Joseph's Retreat. The agenda also includes several consent resolutions, including an aviation fuel pricing policy and a housing authority agreement.

• Resolution 2021-2-3: Aviation fuel pricing policy for Granby/Grand County Airport
• Resolution 2021-2-4: Application for Colorado Parks and Wildlife Impact Assistance Grant
• Resolution 2021HA-2-5: IGA with Clear Creek Housing Authority for Section 8 voucher administration
• Public hearing: Elk Creek Vista (formerly Gold Medal Ranch) outright exemption final plat
• Public hearing: St. Joseph's Retreat special use permit (continued from Jan. 26, 2021)

The Board approved the Elk Creek Vista Outright Exemption and right-of-way vacation, adding a condition that the plat cannot be recorded until an Open Lands Rivers and Trails purchase contract or a water augmentation plan is in place. The Board also approved the St. Joseph's Retreat Special Use Permit with a three-year initial term, contingent on completion of the augmentation plan. All other agenda items, including consent agenda items, financial approvals, and various contracts, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Elk Creek Vista Outright Exemption and ROW vacation with added plat recording conditions (unanimous)
• Approved St. Joseph's Retreat Special Use Permit, 3-year initial term, contingent on augmentation plan (unanimous)
• Approved $9,000 federal application for Kremmling Airport (unanimous)
• Approved $9,000 federal application for Granby/Grand County Airport (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 Cost Share Agreement with Middle Park Fair and Rodeo (unanimous)
• Approved $338,250 Block Grant Application Donor Advised Fund distribution (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including aviation fuel policy and housing authority IGA (unanimous)
• Approved $16,500 Forest Service patrol agreement and $20,000/yr Williams Fork Reservoir patrol IGA (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Grand County Board of Adjustment will meet via WebEx to conduct hearings on two property variances. The items include a second hearing for a front yard variance and a height variance request.

• Second hearing for a front yard variance at 582 GCR 41 (Lot 6, Stillwater Estates)
• Height variance request for 491 GCR 4911 (Lot 3, Aspen Pine Estates Filing 1)

The Grand County Board of Adjustment approved two variances. The first allows a ground-mounted solar array at 582 GCR 41 to be placed 2.3 feet from the front yard line, instead of the required 30 feet, with conditions. The second retroactively approves a chimney that exceeds the maximum height limit at 491 GCR 4911, allowing it to remain at 38.95 feet. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved front yard variance for solar array at 582 GCR 41, reducing setback from 30' to 2.3' (unanimous)
• Approved height variance for chimney at 491 GCR 4911, allowing height of 38.95' instead of 35' (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 9, 2020 (unanimous)
• Elected Loreta Silverio as Chair and Marcus Davis as Vice-Chair for 2021

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, receive updates on COVID-19 and fire recovery, and discuss several land-use and administrative items. The agenda includes public hearings on a right-of-way vacation and a final plat, as well as presentations on the county pay plan and economic development.

• Resolution 2021HA-2-1: subordination agreement for property at 139 Ridgeway Avenue, Hot Sulphur Springs
• Resolution 2020-2-2: MOU for 2020 East Troublesome Fire recovery coordination with NRCS
• Public hearing: vacation of 30-foot right-of-way adjacent to Lots 4-7, 22-28, 30, Range View Subdivision
• Reade Hansen Outright Exemption – Final Plat
• Granby-Grand County Airport fuel price policy discussion

The Board approved a supplemental budget of $89,800 for Emergency Management and Water Quality to install rain gauges, purchase weather radios, and run a public education campaign in the East Troublesome Fire burn scar. The Board also approved several land-use items, including the Reade-Hansen Outright Exemption and an amended final plat for Lot 1, Granby Lake Shore Estates. A public hearing on a right-of-way vacation was continued to March 9, 2021. The Board adopted an updated aviation fuel pricing policy for the Granby/Grand County Airport, removing the price cap while keeping a minimum of $0.40 above cost.

• Approved $89,800 supplemental budget for burn scar rain gauges, weather radios, and public education (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Clear Creek Housing Authority for Section 8 Voucher Program (unanimous)
• Approved Reade-Hansen Outright Exemption with added conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Final Plat for Lot 1, Granby Lake Shore Estates (unanimous)
• Adopted updated aviation fuel pricing policy, removing price cap, keeping $0.40 floor (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Range View Subdivision right-of-way vacation to March 9, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $8,571.72 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Impact Assistance Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including two resolutions (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Grand County Board of Adjustment will hold a second hearing on a front yard variance for Kelly & Douglas Jeffrey at 582 GCR 41, and a first hearing on a height variance for Kenneth Wright at 491 GCR 4911. The board will also approve minutes from the December 2020 meeting. The meeting is held via WebEx.

• Second hearing: front yard variance for Kelly & Douglas Jeffrey, represented by Connor Tracy, at 582 GCR 41, Lot 6, Stillwater Estates
• Height variance for Kenneth Wright at 491 GCR 4911, Lot 3, Aspen Pine Estates Filing 1
• Approval of December 2020 meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Grand County Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting with roll call, approval of December 2020 minutes, and two variance requests. The first is a second hearing for a front yard variance at 582 GCR 41, and the second is a height variance at 491 GCR 4911. No other substantive business is listed.

• Front yard variance for Kelly & Douglas Jeffrey, represented by Connor Tracy, second hearing, 582 GCR 41, Lot 6, Stillwater Estates
• Height variance for Kenneth Wright, 491 GCR 4911, Lot 3, Aspen Pine Estates Filing 1

Board of Adjustment

The Grand County Planning Commission is meeting via WebEx to review several land-use applications, including subdivisions, sketch plans, and an easement vacation, as well as discuss countywide regulations on minor subdivisions and tiny homes. The agenda includes both decisions and discussions, with details to be posted after February 5, 2021.

• Steineck-Hanson Outright – Steineck and Badgerado, LLC, 96 & 190 GCR 4491, Lots 57, 58, Stillwater Small Tract Subdivision
• Lot 4, The Ridge Subdivision – Amended Final Plat – Hoglund, 1503 GCR 8
• Arvada Parcel Subdivision Exemption – Sketch Plan, approx. 250 GCR 8302, ~101 acres
• Mulligan Estate Townhomes – Sketch Plan, 997 GCR 830, Lot 27, Block 1, Winter Park Ranch 1st Filing
• Ridge Point Townhomes – Preliminary Plat, 798 GCR 834, Lot 27, Block 1, Winter Park Ranch 2nd Filing

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission is meeting to review and discuss several land-use applications, including subdivisions, a sketch plan, an easement vacation, and a preliminary plat. They will also discuss countywide minor subdivision regulations and tiny homes. The agenda includes approval of the January minutes and regular business items.

• Steineck-Hanson Outright – Steineck and Badgerado, LLC (96 & 190 GCR 4491)
• Lot 4, The Ridge Subdivision – Amended Final Plat – Hoglund (1503 GCR 8)
• Arvada Parcel Subdivision Exemption – Sketch Plan (approx. 250 GCR 8302, ~101 ac)
• Mulligan Estate Townhomes – Sketch Plan (997 GCR 830)
• Ridge Point Townhomes – Preliminary Plat (798 GCR 834)

The Grand County Planning Commission recommended approval of the Steineck-Hanson Outright Exemption, the Hoglund Amended Final Plat, the Arvada Parcel Subdivision Exemption Sketch Plan, and the Mulligan Estates Townhomes Sketch Plan. The commission recommended denial of the Ridge Point Townhomes Preliminary Plat. The commission also tabled a discussion on Minor Subdivision Regulations and discussed tiny home regulations.

• Approved Steineck-Hanson Outright Exemption with 10 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Hoglund Amended Final Plat for Lot 4, The Ridge Subdivision with 7 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Arvada Parcel Subdivision Exemption Sketch Plan with 13 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Mulligan Estates Townhomes Sketch Plan with 9 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Lot 27, Block 1 Winter Park Ranch Easement Vacation with 4 conditions (7-2)
• Recommended denial of Ridge Point Townhomes Preliminary Plat (motion carried)
• Tabled Minor Subdivision Regulations discussion
• Discussed tiny home regulations, no action taken

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved several routine items, including a subordination agreement for a housing loan, a software agreement amendment, and various payment registers. They also approved a letter to the Governor regarding COVID death counts, a resolution with the Grand Foundation, and a letter supporting Denver Water's Round-up program. The board decided not to pursue an appeal for Individual Assistance (IA) benefits related to the East Troublesome Fire, and approved a memorandum of understanding for fire recovery efforts.

• Approved subordination agreement for Haught loan ($9,744) (unanimous)
• Approved OpenGov software agreement amendment (unanimous)
• Approved checks, vouchers, and wire payments for multiple entities (unanimous)
• Approved IDEMIA LiveScan System agreement ($21,030) (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Governor regarding COVID death count (unanimous)
• Approved resolution with Grand Foundation for Colorado Opportunity Scholarship (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Denver Water supporting Round-up program (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for East Troublesome Fire recovery (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a COVID-19 update from the Public Health Director, a fire recovery update related to the East Troublesome Fire, and a proposed contract for lobbying services. They will also consider a consent agenda with resolutions on a veterans grant application, a lease agreement with the Granby Sanitation District, and fee relief for homeowners affected by the fire. A workshop on the Grand County Housing Authority Board is scheduled.

• Resolution 2021-1-29: Temporary emergency planning and zoning and permit fee relief for homeowners affected by the East Troublesome Fire
• Proposed contract for lobbying services
• COVID-19 update from Grand County Public Health Director
• Resolution 2021-1-25: 2021-2022 VAG grant application to Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
• Resolution 2021-1-26: Lease agreement with Granby Sanitation District

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and potentially approve temporary emergency relief for building permit fees, temporary housing, and nonconforming structures related to the East Troublesome Fire. The agenda also includes public hearings on a special use permit, a subdivision plat, and an easement vacation, as well as updates on fire recovery and COVID-19.

• Public Hearing: Riverbend Outright Exemption & Easement Vacation
• Public Hearing: Amended Final Plat – Lots 24 & 28, Block 7, Bussey Hills and Interior Easement Vacation
• Public Hearing: St. Joseph’s Retreat Special Use Permit (continued from Dec. 22, 2020)
• Resolution 2021-1-24: Assignment of Hangar Ground Lease for Hangar No. 19 at Granby-Grand County Airport
• Workshop and possible approval of Temporary Emergency Relief for Building Permit Fees, Temporary Housing and Preexisting, Nonconforming Structures Associated with the East Troublesome Fire

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved a series of measures to aid recovery from the East Troublesome Fire, including a $500 reduction in building permit fees, temporary housing on affected properties for up to three years, and a three-year allowance for nonconforming uses. The Board also approved sketch plans for two subdivisions near Grand Lake: the 4-lot Nature Valley Ranch and the 28-unit Northern Slope multi-family development. Several other items were approved, including a five-year animal shelter lease with Granby Sanitation District, and a public hearing for a special use permit for a retreat was continued to February 23, 2021.

• Approved $500 flat fee reduction for building permits for East Troublesome Fire recovery (unanimous)
• Approved temporary housing (campers, mobile homes, tiny homes) on fire-affected properties for 3 years (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year non-conforming use allowance for fire-affected properties (unanimous)
• Approved Nature Valley Ranch 4-lot subdivision sketch plan (unanimous)
• Approved Northern Slope 28-unit multi-family subdivision sketch plan (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year animal shelter lease with Granby Sanitation District at $11,210/year (unanimous)
• Continued St. Joseph's Retreat special use permit hearing to Feb 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Riverbend Outright Exemption final plat and easement vacation (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting remotely to handle routine business, including approving weekly payments, a pesticide use report, and a hangar lease assignment. They will receive a COVID-19 update from the Public Health Director and discuss fire recovery. The board will also consider two resolutions: one appointing representatives to a regional council and another authorizing a task order with Armstrong Consultants. Later, they will hold executive sessions on personnel and legal matters.

• COVID-19 update from Public Health Director
• Approval of weekly payments and pandemic/fire recovery costs
• GNB Hangar 19 lease assignment
• Resolution 2020-1-20: appointments to Northwest Colorado Council of Governments
• Resolution 2020-1-21: task order with Armstrong Consultants

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved routine financial items, including checks, vouchers, and wire payments, and passed several resolutions, including preliminary acceptance of subdivision improvements and appointments to the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments. They also received updates on COVID-19 and East Troublesome Fire costs, and discussed fire recovery efforts, including a presidential disaster declaration. No major policy decisions were made; most actions were routine approvals.

• Approved checks for Grand County Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers for Grand County Board of Social Services (unanimous)
• Approved wire payment, interfund transfer, and vouchers for Grand County (unanimous)
• Executed 2020 Annual Report for NPDES (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign Bill of Sale for Airplane Hangar No. 19 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-1-22 for Lake Granby Tract B subdivision improvements escrow (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including resolutions for NWCCOG appointments and Armstrong Consultants task order (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several subdivision-related applications, including outright exemptions from subdivision regulations and sketch plans for proposed subdivisions. The agenda also includes the appointment of a chair and vice-chair, approval of the December 2020 minutes, and a discussion of minor subdivision regulations countywide. One item, the Hoglund amended final plat for Lot 4 of The Ridge Subdivision, has been pulled by staff.

• Bower Outright Exemption – Final Plat, 3444 GCR 8, Diamond Bar T Subdivision Exemption Lot 1
• Straub Outright Exemption – Final Plat, 85 & 300 GCR 4431, Armstrong Subdivision Exemption Lot 2 and Lofty Pines Subdivision Exemption Lots 4 & 5, Block 2
• Cooper Outright Exemption – Final Plat, 8050 US Hwy 34, Jones Unrecorded Subdivision Lots 4 & 5
• Riverbend Outright Exemption – Final Plat (Rehearing), 50 GCR 84, Lennon Sub Exempt Lots 1-4 and Open Space Parcel
• Arvada Parcel Subdivision Exemption – Sketch Plan, approx. 250 GCR 8302, ~101 acres

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will hold a remote meeting on January 12, 2021, covering routine administrative items, including approval of minutes, weekly payments, and a consent agenda with multiple resolutions. They will also receive updates on COVID-19, fire recovery, and post-fire hazard assessments, and make appointments to various boards.

• Approval of weekly payments and pandemic/fire recovery costs
• License renewals for Colorado Adventure Park (beer/wine) and Igadi retail/medical marijuana
• Decision on use of Samson Law Funds by Sheriff's Office
• Resolution 2021HA-1-9: Third amendment to affordable housing restrictive covenant with Teverbaugh-Heaton Enterprises
• Resolution 2021HA-1-10: First amendment to services contract with On-Sight Insight for capital needs assessment at Silver Spruce Apartments

The Board approved a $165,847 engineering services agreement with Armstrong Consultants for the northwest taxiway and development area at the county airport, with the county's 5% match estimated at $8,292. They also approved a $10,000 allocation from Samson Violation Funds for Colorado Parks and Wildlife to purchase tasers, and renewed all six marijuana licenses for IgadI, Ltd. in Tabernash. The Board approved a consent agenda including multiple resolutions on housing, appointments, and road certification, and received updates on COVID-19, fire recovery, and post-fire debris flow hazards.

• Approved $165,847 engineering contract for airport taxiway (unanimous)
• Authorized $10,000 from Samson Violation Funds for CPW tasers (unanimous)
• Renewed all six marijuana licenses for IgadI, Ltd. (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 10 resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved resolution extending final plat recording for Summit Trail Homes (unanimous)
• Approved $43,180 partial release of subdivision improvement funds for 448 Condominiums (unanimous)
• Approved letter requesting EWP match funds relief to 20% (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Abbie Baker as Public Health Director (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will hold a remote meeting to handle routine business, including approving contracts, grants, and appointments. They will receive a COVID-19 update from the Public Health Director and a Fire Recovery Update. The consent agenda includes resolutions for financing ambulances and vehicles, accepting grants, and agreements with organizations like Headwaters Trails Alliance.

• Resolution 2020-12-37: Lease/purchase agreement with REV Financial Services for refurbishing six ambulances, purchasing two new ambulances, and five command vehicles for EMS.
• Resolution 2020-12-38: Amendment to master equipment lease-purchase agreement with Ford Motor Credit for Sheriff's Department vehicles.
• Resolution 2020-12-39: Grant agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund for parking and trailhead enhancements for COVID compliance.
• Resolution 2020-12-40: Grant award from Colorado Department of Local Affairs for a recovery manager's salary and benefits.
• Resolutions 2020-12-41 through 2020-12-45: Memoranda of understanding with Headwaters Trails Alliance for grants from the Open Lands, Rivers and Trails Fund.

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved seven resolutions to begin 2021, covering county operations, appointments, and financial policies. The board also approved housing authority amendments, finance payments, and several appointments. A budget update projected lower revenues and higher expenditures for 2020, with a projected shortfall of $127,077 after accounting for savings and restricted funds.

• Approved Resolution 2021-1-1 through 2021-1-6 (unanimous)
• Approved Third Amendment to Restrictive Covenants for Millers Inn (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Contract with On-site Insight (unanimous)
• Approved checks, vouchers, and interfund transfers for January 6, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-1-7 for Colorado River CA Escrow disbursement of $181,558.89 (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Airport Advisory, Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, Building Board of Appeals, and Middle Park Fair Board (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Prowers County for hotline services ($3,873) (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with 12 resolutions (unanimous)