Grand County public meetings in 2025

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners meeting on Dec 23, 2025 includes routine items such as approval of minutes, weekly payments, and public comments. The board will consider several contracts and agreements, including a Motorola e‑Citations contract for the Sheriff’s Office, a Trace3 virtualization platform agreement, and a ground lease for Hangar 28 with High Altitude Hangars LLC. An executive session at 11:00 a.m. will be held to discuss the purchase, lease, transfer, or sale of any interest in the Flying Heels Arena. Additional topics include water‑conservation programs, a voting‑system comparison, and a memorandum of understanding for the Varra Family Open Space.

• Executive Session to discuss purchase, lease, transfer, or sale of Flying Heels Arena
• Grand County Sheriff Office Motorola e‑Citations contract
• Information Systems Trace3 Virtualization Platform Agreement
• High Altitude Hangars LLC Hangar 28 ground lease, new construction
• Varra Family Open Space Memorandum of Understanding with Open Lands, Rivers, and Trails

The commissioners approved a voting system from Clear Ballot Group, Inc., along with related service agreements, by a 2‑1 vote. They also approved a $124,364.21 purchase of Motorola e‑Citations and a $331,739.57 Trace3 Virtualization Platform agreement, both unanimously. Additional items such as weekly vouchers, a ground lease for Hangar 28, and a $6,000 contract with CASA were approved unanimously.

• Approved Clear Ballot Group voting system and related agreements (2-1)
• Approved Wolf Letter ratification (2-1)
• Approved Motorola e‑Citations purchase for $124,364.21 (unanimous)
• Approved Trace3 Virtualization Platform Agreement for $331,739.57 (unanimous)
• Approved weekly vouchers, wire payments and interfund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved Ground Lease with High Altitude Hangars LLC for Hangar 28 (unanimous)
• Approved Core Services Contract with CASA of the Continental Divide for $6,000 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on the 2026 final budget resolutions and 2025 budget supplementals. The meeting includes public hearings for the Dillie Docks 2.0 and Straley special use permits. Commissioners will also review various departmental contracts and an executive session regarding the Flying Heels Arena.

• Approval of 2026 Final Budget Resolutions and Certification of Levies and Revenue
• Public Hearing: Dillie Docks 2.0 Special Use Permit
• Public Hearing: Straley Special Use Permit and Outright Exemption
• Executive Session: Purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of Flying Heels Arena
• Contracts: Allpaid, Inc. (Sheriff Office), Flor y GIS (Information Systems), and Madden Media (Tourism Board)

The Grand County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2026 county budget, the Housing Authority budget, and numerous contracts and memoranda of understanding. Two special‑use permits were approved: Dillie Docks 2.0 (unanimous) and Straley (2‑1 vote). All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2025-12-5 Budget for Grand County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12-6 2026 Final Budget for Grand County Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Straley Special Use Permit with conditions (2-1)
• Approved Dillie Docks 2.0 Special Use Permit (unanimous)
• Approved Flory GIS Services Contract Amendment #3 for $5,700 (unanimous)
• Approved EMS Station 1 ME Engineers Commissioning Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Funding Request for additional BOCC support: $60,000 admin and $10,000 for Black Bear Apartments (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Commissioners will review routine items such as minutes, finance payments, departmental contracts, and a personnel manual amendment. After a break, they will consider an emergency grant request from the Town of Hot Sulphur Springs and discuss a library district board appointment and a hydrogen‑powered passenger rail project overview.

• Approve weekly finance payments
• Review departmental contracts (EMS travel, OpenGov data migration, etc.)
• Consider Personnel Manual amendment, Section 6.32 Pets in the Workplace
• Decide on the Town of Hot Sulphur Springs OLRT emergency grant request
• Hear presentation on hydrogen‑powered passenger rail service project

The Grand County Board of Commissioners approved a series of unanimous motions, including canceling uncollectible taxes, abating erroneous tax assessments, releasing $84,204 escrow for subdivision improvements, a data‑migration contract, a community radio underwriting agreement, library trustee appointments, and a pets‑in‑the‑workplace amendment. They also approved an emergency grant for the Town of Hot Sulphur Springs with a 2‑aye, 1‑nay vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved RESOLUTION 2025-12-2 canceling certain uncollectible taxes (unanimous)
• Approved RESOLUTION 2025-12-3 authorizing tax abatement for erroneous assessments (unanimous)
• Approved escrow release of $84,204 for Sterling Pointe Condominiums subdivision improvements (unanimous)
• Approved OpenGov Inc. Data Migration Project Contract not to exceed $1,290 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 KFFR Community Radio Underwriting Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved trustee appointments to Grand County Library District Board: Jen Goertz (3‑yr) and Miriam Roskam (2‑yr) (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Manual amendment allowing pets in the workplace effective Jan 1 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved OLRT Emergency Grant for Hot Sulphur Springs (2 ayes, 1 nay)

Middle Park Fair and Rodeo

The board is discussing preparations for the 2026 fair, including the fair book, sponsorship packets, and scheduling. The meeting also covers reports on recent and upcoming community events in December.

• 2026 fair book and schedule
• 2026 sponsorship packet
• Selection of 2026 photographer for sale and other events
• Grant applications
• Planning for 2026 live music and child entertainment

The board unanimously approved operating expenses of $2,050.99 for December and a $150 livestock expense. It also approved new fair book advertising rates, raising prices about 20%, and adopted the 2026 sponsorship packets. Minutes from the November 10 meeting were ratified, and the board agreed to hire a new photographer for upcoming events.

• Approved operating expenses $2,050.99 (unanimous)
• Approved $150 livestock expense (unanimous)
• Approved new fair book ad prices (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 sponsorship packets (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to hire a new photographer for livestock shows and events

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners meeting on December 1, 2025 includes routine business such as approval of minutes, weekly payments, public comments, and several contract renewals. The agenda lists a variance request for an on‑site wastewater treatment system at Stefanski. The board will discuss and decide on that variance along with reviewing the listed contracts.

• Stefanski On‑Site Wastewater Treatment System variance request
• Silver Spruce Apartments windows contract (Grand County Housing Authority)
• Grand County Sheriff Office animal shelter lease
• Parshall Inn Tavern liquor license renewal (PIFGB dba)
• Motorola Rave contract renewal (Office of Emergency Management)

The minutes for the December 1, 2025 Grand County Commissioners meeting contain garbled text and do not record any clear decisions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. No actionable items can be identified from the provided record.

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider preliminary plats for two developments. The body will also review several departmental contracts and grant applications.

• Winter Park Ranch Townhomes Preliminary Plat
• Fraser's Ridge Preliminary Plat
• Connected for Rural Colorado Grant for Emergency Medical Services
• Winegar Well Services New Road and Bridge Shop Well Drilling Contract
• Rocky Mountain Civil Consultants EMS Station 1 Contract Amendment

The board approved the minutes from the November 18 meeting and authorized several financial actions, including vouchers and wire payments for county departments. They also approved contracts and grant-related documents for emergency services, public health laboratory services, road and bridge shop construction, and grant applications. Additionally, the commissioners approved two preliminary subdivision plats with conditions.

• Approved Board minutes dated Nov 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers and wire payments for Grand County, Human Services and Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Director to sign Connected for Rural Colorado Grant award letter and documents (unanimous)
• Approved LabOne/Quest Diagnostics Laboratory Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Services Contract with Winegar Well Services, LLC, up to $49,302.77 (unanimous)
• Approved Rocky Mountain Civil Consultants EMS Station 1 Contract Amendment #2 for $14,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Management Performance Grant Application (unanimous)
• Approved Winter Park Ranch Townhomes Preliminary Plat with driveway variance and 13 conditions (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a sketch plan for the Reserve at Soda Creek subdivision and four amended final plats. The meeting also includes reviews of departmental contracts and administrative reports.

• Reserve at Soda Creek subdivision sketch plan
• Amended Final Plat for Lot 1A, Block 9, Bussey Hills Subdivision
• Amended Final Plat for Amended Parcels A and B, Hoornbeek Subdivision Exemption Amended
• Amended Final Plat for Lots 18, Block 2, Lake Forest Subdivision
• Amended Final Plat for Lot 8A, Block 6, Academy Heights

The Grand County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several items, including a $170,000 grant to the Headwaters Trails Alliance for open land and trails. They also denied the Coyote Creek exemption request, approved a memorandum of understanding for rapid testing kits, and adopted the Grand County Cafeteria Plan. Additional approvals covered multiple subdivision and land development actions and a high‑range tree service contract.

• Denied Coyote Creek Application for Exemption for Lot 21, Unit 15 (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Colorado Dept. of Public Health for rapid testing kits (unanimous)
• Approved Grand County Cafeteria Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $170,000 Headwaters Trails Alliance grant for open land and trails (unanimous)
• Approved $133,500 Headwaters Trails Alliance grant for field work (unanimous)
• Approved $12,608.80 release of escrow funds for Summit Trail Homes (unanimous)
• Approved $24,991.02 release of escrow for Sterling Point Condominiums (unanimous)
• Approved High Range Tree Service Contract contingent on Windy Gap Ranch closing (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Grand County Board of Adjustment will consider a front yard setback variance for the property at 170 County Road 463 (Parcel ID 119114107020). It will also review a height variance application for the Byers Peak Ranch, a 23.5‑acre tract in the southeast quarter of Section 19, Township 1 South, Range 75 West (Parcel ID 158730100054). The meeting includes approval of the August 13, 2025 minutes and other routine business.

• Front yard setback variance – 170 County Rd 463 (Parcel ID 119114107020)
• Height variance – Byers Peak Ranch, 23.5‑acre tract (Parcel ID 158730100054)
• Approval of minutes for August 13, 2025

The Board approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. It then approved a 15‑foot front‑yard setback variance for Lot 15, Block 4 Hillside Addition to Pine Beach, allowing a 1,200‑sq‑ft single‑family home for one year with specific conditions. The meeting was adjourned at 4:16 p.m.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 15‑ft front‑yard setback variance for Lot 15, Block 4 Hillside Addition to Pine Beach (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:16 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will consider zoning regulation amendments for unincorporated Grand County. The body will also review four special use permits and one sketch plan for various properties.

• Zoning Regulation Amendments for unincorporated Grand County
• Special Use Permit for Ruiz Construction and Landscaping LLC at 766 County Road 609
• Special Use Permit and Outright Exemption for Straley at 1045 County Rd 5
• Sketch Plan for Reserve at Soda Creek at 67 County Rd 4429
• Special Use Permit for Dillie Docks 2.0 at 9560, 9522, 9500, and 9474 US Hwy 34

The Grand County Planning Commission approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting with all commissioners in favor. The commission reviewed a special use permit application for Ruiz Construction and Landscaping LLC and heard staff recommendations for approval with conditions. No vote or final decision on the special use permit was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Ruiz Construction and Landscaping LLC special use permit – no vote recorded

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the final budget for the next fiscal period. They will also consider routine items such as board minutes, weekly finance payments, and grant insurance waiver requests. Additional discussion includes a permitting overview for the Lower Blue River. The meeting concludes with a lunch with the attorney, county manager, and housing authority.

• Approval of Board Minutes
• Finance, Approval of Weekly Payments
• Final Budget Determination / Approve Budget Message
• Grand Lake Trail Grooming Grant Insurance Waiver Request
• Lower Blue River Proposed Permitting Overview

The Grand County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $1,048,539.40 wire transfer for the Windy Gap Ranch. They also adopted the final budget determination, approved insurance waiver requests totaling $800,000 for trail organizations, and entered grant agreements with Open Lands, the YMCA and the Wildfire Council. Additional unanimous actions included audit engagement letters, a master‑plan update contract, and a $1,520.08 school fund disbursement.

• Approved $1,048,539.40 wire transfer for Windy Gap Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved Final Budget Determination (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 insurance waiver for Grand Lake Trail Grooming (unanimous)
• Approved three $200,000 insurance waivers for Headwaters Trails Alliance (unanimous)
• Approved $51,357 Open Lands Fall Grant MOU (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 YMCA Fall Grant MOU (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 Wildfire Council Fall Grant MOU (unanimous)
• Approved Services Contract with Logan Simpson to update Master Plan (unanimous)

Middle Park Fair and Rodeo

The Grand County Middle Park Fair and Rodeo board will consider and vote on the 2026 MPFR rules and the 2026 fair schedule. They will also review sponsorship packets and select photographers for the upcoming fair. The meeting includes routine items such as approving prior minutes and officer reports.

• Approve October 13th meeting minutes
• Approval of 2026 MPFR rules
• Approval of 2026 Fair schedule
• Review 2026 sponsorship packets
• Select photographer(s) for 2026 Fair

The board unanimously approved the October 13, 2025 meeting minutes and the slate of 2025‑26 officers. The Treasurer’s Report for November 10 was also approved without dissent. Members voted to adopt the amended 2025‑26 MPFR Rulebook and the updated 2025‑26 fair schedule, both passing unanimously.

• Approved October 13, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑26 officer slate (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary) (unanimous)
• Approved November 10, 2025 Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑26 MPFR Rules as amended (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑26 MPFR Schedule as amended (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners will hear departmental budget rebuttals, consider a direction on displaced thresholds for county airports, and review several contracts including a housing authority service windows contract, a master plan contract, and a memorandum of understanding with Jackson County. An executive session will be held to set positions and strategy for collective bargaining negotiations. The meeting also includes routine items such as approvals of minutes and public comments.

• Budget Hearings (Continued) – Departmental budget rebuttals
• Grand County Airports – Displaced thresholds direction
• Executive Session on collective bargaining negotiations
• Grand County Housing Authority Board – SSA Service Windows contract
• Community Development – Master Plan contract with Logan Simpson

The Grand County Board of Commissioners approved several items unanimously, including the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes and voucher payments for county departments. They also approved the appointment of alternates to the Board of Adjustment, a cyber‑security memorandum with Jackson County, and direction to proceed with well drilling at the Kremmling site. Additionally, the board approved revised ground leases for both county airports and instructed the Airport Committee to explore consultants for a B2 airport design.

• Approved October 28, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers and wire payments for Grand County, Human Services, and Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11-1 appointing alternates and renewing Board of Adjustment members (unanimous)
• Approved Jackson County Memorandum of Understanding for one‑year cyber and internet security services (unanimous)
• Directed proceeding with well drilling for the Kremmling site and signing proposal from Winegar Well Service, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved revised ground leases for both Grand County airports (unanimous)
• Directed Airport Committee to explore consultants for B2 airport design and funding (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners will review several departmental contracts and updates, including equipment purchases and airport lease matters. They will also discuss a housing authority appraisal demand and an EMS billing transition request. The meeting includes three public hearings on land use and subdivision regulations. Additional presentations cover water protection and community health initiatives.

• 2026 4 Rivers Equipment, LLC Graders Purchase Agreement
• McCandless Truck Center, LLC Plow Truck Sales Proposal
• Kremmling Airport McElroy Field Ground Lease Termination, Unit #6 - Maples
• Public Hearing – 609 Ranch Special Use Permit
• Subdivision Regulation Amendment to Section 7.5, Amended Final Plat

The board unanimously approved a series of items, including the purchase of three 2026 graders from 4 Rivers Equipment, a plow truck sale from McCandless Truck Center, and a new ground lease for Hangar Unit #6 at Kremmling Airport. It also terminated the prior ground lease, authorized $9,000 for permanent door‑lock repairs, re‑appointed tourism board members, and approved several public‑hearing actions such as the 609 Ranch special‑use permit and the vacating of internal roads at Red Hawk Ranch.

• Approved Board minutes dated Oct 21, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved purchase agreement with 4 Rivers Equipment for three 2026 graders – unanimous
• Approved plow truck sales proposal from McCandless Truck Center – unanimous
• Terminated ground lease with Ken Maples at Kremmling Airport Hangar Unit #6 – unanimous
• Approved new ground lease for Hangar Unit #6 with GMI, LLC – unanimous
• Authorized $9,000 unbudgeted funds to permanently fix Human Services door locks – unanimous
• Approved 609 Ranch special‑use permit (one year, twelve conditions) – unanimous
• Vacated internal roads A, B, and C at Red Hawk Ranch – unanimous

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several land plat amendments and a special use permit. The meeting includes discussions on road equipment leases, property appraisal contracts, and grant applications for open lands, rivers, and trails.

• Public hearing for Lettuce Patch Special Use Permit
• Amended Final Plats for Columbine Lake (Lot 11A) and Innsbruck Val Moritz (Lot 2A)
• 2026 Graders Lease and Plow Truck Purchase recommendations
• Kilty & Co. Commercial Property Appraisal Services Contract
• Open Lands, Rivers, and Trails Fall 2025 Grant Cycle Applications

The board approved a resolution prohibiting hunting on all county‑owned, leased, or jointly held public lands. They also approved several contracts, land plats, a liquor‑license renewal, a grant award for trail construction, and a special‑use permit for a county road. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved hunting prohibition on county lands (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 services contract with Prime Adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved services contract with Kilty & Co. for commercial property appraisal (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 graders purchase order (unanimous)
• Approved C Lazy U Ranch Complex liquor‑license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 (or 30% of plan) grant to Granby for Highlands trail construction (unanimous)
• Approved amended final plat for Lot 1IA, Block 11, Columbine Lake with four conditions (unanimous)
• Approved special‑use permit for 2525 County Road 609 with date change and 15 conditions (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners will approve the preliminary budget determination. They will hold public hearings on a Verizon Wireless cellular communications site and on departmental fee changes. Additional items include revisions to airport ground leases and a special use permit for Monarch Tire & Lube. The meeting also includes updates on strategic priorities and a presentation on voting systems.

• Approve Preliminary Budget Determination (budget hearing)
• Public Hearing – Colorado Blue River Verizon Wireless Cellular Communications Site, Special Use Permit
• Public Hearing – Grand County Departmental Fee Changes (EMS, Community Development, Sheriff Office, Road and Bridge, Clerk and Recorder)
• Kremmling and Granby Airport Ground Lease Revisions
• Public Hearing – Monarch Tire & Lube Special Use Permit

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting minutes and a series of financial, operational and permitting items. They adopted the Preliminary Budget Determination and authorized several contracts and special use permits. A few items, such as the Kremmling and Granby Airport lease revisions, were postponed.

• Approved October 7 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers and $10,000 wire to Pitney Bowes (unanimous)
• Approved Colorado DOT Memorandum of Understanding (unanimous)
• Approved contract to purchase wetland credits with National Forest Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Budget Determination (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Verizon Wireless cellular site (unanimous)
• Approved departmental fee changes for EMS, Community Development, Sheriff, Road & Bridge, Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved Monarch Tire & Lube Special Use Permit at County Road 44 (unanimous)

Middle Park Fair and Rodeo

The Grand County Fair Board will approve the September 9 meeting minutes and hear reports from the President, Treasurer, Fair Coordinator, CSU Extension Office, Fairgrounds Manager, Superintendents, Sale Committee, and royalty. New business includes a review of board rules and a review of the 2026 fair schedule. The next meeting is set for November 10 at 6:30 pm at the fairgrounds.

• Approve Sept 9 meeting minutes
• Board member term renewals (President report)
• Treasurer report: account update and invoices
• Rules review (new business)
• 2026 fair schedule review (new business)

The board unanimously approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved invoices totaling $581.88 and a $222 payment for 2026 livestock auction photo frames. A $500 donation check from the Flying Heels Rodeo was received. The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 PM.

• Approved September 9, 2025 board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $581.88 (KW Cages $99, Royalty photos $450) (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $222 for 2026 Livestock Auction photo frames (unanimous)
• Received $500 donation check from Flying Heels Rodeo
• Motion to adjourn passed at 8:08 PM (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Commissioners will listen to the annual budget hearing and conduct budget deliberations throughout the day. No specific budget items or contracts are listed on the agenda. The meeting includes scheduled breaks and a lunch period.

County Commissioners

The Grand County Commissioners will meet on October 9, 2025 to discuss the county budget. The agenda consists of multiple budget deliberation sessions with scheduled breaks and lunch. No specific budget items, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the agenda.

County Commissioners

The Grand County Commissioners will hold a budget hearing and review presentations on sheriff services, tourism, block grants, personnel and capital changes. They will hear a five-year budget projection from the County Manager and Finance Director. The meeting concludes with budget deliberations and adjournment.

• Budget Hearing (listening to the county budget)
• Grand County Sheriff Office presentation by Sheriff Brett Schroetlin
• Grand County Colorado Tourism Board presentation
• Block Grants presentation by Grand Foundation Executive Director Megan Ledin
• Five-Year Budget Projection presented by County Manager Edward Moyer and Finance Director Alina Bell

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will consider eight items including the approval of amended final plats for subdivisions such as Columbine Lake and Fairways at Pole Creek, a sketch plan for Reserve at Soda Creek, and an internal road vacation for Red Hawk Ranch. The meeting will also include a discussion on an amendment to subdivision regulations.

• Amended Final Plat of Lot 11A, Block 11 Columbine Lake
• Amended Final Plat of Parcel A & B, Hoornbeek Property Subdivision Exemption
• Amended Final Plat of Lots 4-28A Fairways at Pole Creek
• Red Hawk Ranch Filing 1 Internal Road Vacation
• Subdivision Regulations Amendment to the Amended Final Plat procedure

The commission approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. A motion to recommend approval of the amended final plat combining Lots 11 and 12 into Lot 11A, Block 11, Columbine Lake was seconded and carried unanimously (Resolution No. 2025-10-1). No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (all commissioners in favor)
• Recommended approval of Amended Final Plat Lot 11A, Block 11, Columbine Lake (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners will consider grant applications for the Community Priority Funds and hear a series of capital‑budget presentations from department heads. Topics include economic development, finance, emergency management, housing authority operations, and a multi‑county budget call. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, weekly payments, and public comments.

• Community Priority Funds Grant Applications
• Economic Development presentation by Director DiAnn Butler
• Capital budget updates from Treasurer Marcy Wheatley, CSU Extension, Emergency Management, and Human Resources
• Multi‑County Budget Call with Grand, Moffat, and Routt counties
• Housing Authority discussion with the Housing Authority Coordinator and board members

The board unanimously approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved vouchers and wire payments for Grand County, the Department of Human Services, and the Grand County Housing Authority. Commissioners gave direction to proceed with the PayGround e‑Payment implementation and unanimously renewed the Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch liquor license. The 2025 Fall Community Priorities Fund Block Grant Requests, including $50,000 for future childcare plans, were approved unanimously.

• Approved September 24, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers and wire payments for Grand County, Human Services, and Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Directed proceeding with PayGround e‑Payment Implementation
• Approved Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Fall Community Priorities Fund Block Grant Requests, including $50,000 childcare fund (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting budget hearings to review departmental funding and capital requests. Department heads will present budget overviews for services including human services, road and bridge, and emergency medical services.

• Community Development budget review including building inspection and planning
• Human Services review covering child welfare, food assistance, and energy assistance
• Road & Bridge review including Granby and Kremmling Airport operations
• Emergency Medical Services ambulance service budget review
• Information Technology and GIS budget review

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners will approve weekly payments and update the capital expenditure policy. They will discuss several departmental contracts, including a Mountain Parks electric right‑of‑way easement, a Town of Granby intergovernmental agreement, and an East Grand School District CORE contract. The agenda also includes a review of the Kremmling Airport Hangar 18 ground lease termination and new lease. Finally, the board will make a decision on 2026 insurance benefits.

• Approval of Weekly Payments (Finance)
• Capital Expenditure Policy Update
• Mountain Parks Electric Right‑of‑Way Easement and Agreement
• Kremmling Airport Hangar 18 Ground Lease Termination and New Ground Lease
• 2026 Insurance Benefits Decision

The board appointed Commissioner Ed Raegner as Acting Chair and unanimously approved the meeting minutes and finance vouchers. They also directed an increase of the capitalization threshold to $10,000 and approved several agreements, including a right‑of‑way easement and an intergovernmental agreement for Granby. The lease for Hangar 18 with Tim Crane was terminated and a new lease with Grand Aviation was approved, both unanimously.

• Appointed Ed Raegner as Acting Chair (2/2)
• Approved September 16 minutes (2/2)
• Approved finance vouchers for county and agencies (2/2)
• Directed increase of capitalization threshold to $10,000 (direction given)
• Approved Mountain Parks Electric Right‑of‑Way easement for EMS Station One (2/2)
• Approved Town of Granby Intergovernmental Agreement (2/2)
• Terminated Hangar 18 lease with Tim Crane (2/2)
• Approved new Hangar 18 lease with Grand Aviation through 1/1/2050 (2/2)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners will consider several land development actions, including amended final plats for Lots 22A and 23A in Block 3 of Alpine Park and Lot 13A at Columbine Lake, as well as an outright exemption for Granby Ranch Meadows. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a possible transaction involving Windy Gap Ranch. The agenda also includes a presentation on 2026 insurance and benefits and a workshop on county policies and procedures.

• Amended Final Plat of Lots 22A and 23A, Block 3, Alpine Park
• Granby Ranch Meadows Outright Exemption
• Amended Final Plat of Lot 13A, Columbine Lake
• 2026 Insurance / Benefits Presentation
• Executive Session to discuss purchase, lease, or sale of Windy Gap Ranch (if necessary)

The commissioners unanimously approved a resolution ending Stage 1 fire restrictions on September 19. They also approved routine financial items, several lease and grant agreements, and multiple land‑plat amendments. All actions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved Board Minutes dated Sep 9 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers and wire payments for Grand County, Human Services and Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved ElektraFI NW Co LLC Tower Lease for $768 per year (unanimous)
• Approved Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment Emergency Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-09-15 rescinding Stage 1 fire restrictions, effective Sep 19 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved lease of 58.5 shares to Grand County Mutual Ditch and Reservoir Company (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Final Plat of Lots 22A & 23A, Block 3, Alpine Park (unanimous)
• Approved Granby Ranch Meadows Outright Exemption for 15.38‑acre plot (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will review several amended final plats for lots in the Bussey Hills, Alpine Park, and Columbine Lake subdivisions. It will also consider an outright exemption for the Granby Ranch Meadow area. Additional items include special use permits for 609 Ranch, Lettuce Patch Heavy Equipment Storage, and Monarch Tire and Auto.

• Amended Final Plat of Lot 1A, Block 9, Bussey Hills Subdivision (Parcel IDs 132914204086, 132914204087 & 132914204106) – 144 County Rd 6324
• Amended Final Plat of Lot 22A & 23A, Block 3, Alpine Park Subdivision (Parcel ID 145133302109) – 258 County Rd 873 (aka 258 Pineview Drive)
• Granby Ranch Meadow – Outright Exemption (Southeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 7, Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 17, Northeast ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 18, Township 1 North, range 76 West)
• 609 Ranch – Special Use Permit (Parcel ID 132933200037) – 381 County Rd 609
• Monarch Tire and Auto – Special Use Permit (Parcel ID 119123400105) – 44 County Rd 44

The commission approved the August 13, 2025 minutes. It then voted to recommend approval of the Amended Final Plat for Lot 1A, Block 9, Bussey Hills, combining three lots into one, subject to eight conditions. The motion carried with all commissioners in favor. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Recommend approval of Amended Final Plat Lot 1A, Block 9, Bussey Hills with eight conditions (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners will review several administrative and financial items. Topics include a down‑payment assistance loan approval for the Grand County Housing Authority, an intergovernmental agreement to share a WIC director with Summit County Public Health, and an opt‑in to the opioid settlement for secondary manufacturers. The board will also consider amendments to the Economic Development Advisory Board bylaws and a request to dissolve that board. Additional items cover contracts with the U.S. Forest Service, the Granby landfill projects, and law‑enforcement service agreements.

• Down Payment Assistance Loan Approval – Grand County Housing Authority Board
• Opioid Settlement Opt‑In for Secondary Manufacturer Settlement (DocuSign)
• WIC Intergovernmental Agreement to share WIC Director with Summit County Public Health
• Amendment to Crown Correction Telephone Contract (Amendment 1)
• Request to Dissolve Grand County Economic Advisory Board

The Grand County Board of Commissioners approved a series of actions unanimously, including reinstating Stage 1 fire restrictions, moving forward with the Granby Landfill Project, and dissolving the Economic Development Advisory Board. Additional unanimous approvals covered a $10,000 down‑payment assistance loan, a WIC intergovernmental agreement, purchase of three vehicles, and a treasury disbursement for a land payment. All motions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved Board Minutes dated September 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 down‑payment assistance loan for 90 Hideaway Drive #4, Winter Park (unanimous)
• Approved WIC Intergovernmental Agreement with Summit County (Sept 1 2025‑Aug 31 2026) (unanimous)
• Approved dissolution of the Grand County Economic Development Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved direction to proceed on the Granby Landfill Project (unanimous)
• Approved reinstating Stage 1 fire restrictions beginning September 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three vehicles budgeted for 2026 and authorized the County Manager to sign paperwork (unanimous)
• Approved Treasury disbursement for “Payment in Lieu of West Grand School Land” (unanimous)

Middle Park Fair and Rodeo

The Grand County Fair Board will approve the minutes from the July 14 meeting and hear public comments. They will review the fair operations with the coordinator, extension office, and managers. New business includes setting the buyer’s purchase pick‑up date, approving the 2026 budget, and electing fair board members. The next meeting is scheduled for October 13 at the fairgrounds.

• Approve July 14 meeting minutes
• Set buyer’s purchase pick‑up date
• Approve 2026 budget
• Fair board member elections
• Schedule next meeting for October 13

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously authorized two payments: $55,503 from the Livestock Account for various vendors and $8,172.18 from the Operating Account for additional fair expenses. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 14, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $55,503 livestock expense payments (unanimous)
• Approved $8,172.18 operating expense payments (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The board approved the minutes from August 26, 2025 and authorized several financial transactions. Commissioners directed the County Manager to continue work on purchasing the Windy Gap Ranch after an executive session. They also approved a $55,000 grant to the Grand Foundation and a budget supplement of $18,006.91 for High West Heating and Cooling. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 26, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers, wire payments and interfund transfers for Sep 2‑3 (unanimous)
• Directed County Manager to continue work on purchasing Windy Gap Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved Grand Foundation Grant Fund Memorandum of Understanding for $55,000 (unanimous)
• Approved budget supplement of $18,006.91 for High West Heating and Cooling agreement (unanimous)
• Approved liquor licenses for Roadhouse Bar & Grill and Indian Peaks Marina Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved building fee waivers for three projects (Residences #GL-B-2025-0071, Makerspace #GL-2025-0072, Trash Enclosure #GL-B-2025-0073) (unanimous)
• Amended Open Records Policy as proposed by County Attorney (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The commissioners approved the meeting minutes from August 19, 2025 and authorized several financial payments and contracts, all by unanimous vote. They denied the Assessor’s decision and accepted a senior tax exemption appeal for Kent Roorda, and also approved a senior tax exemption appeal for Anita Palmerino. Additional approvals included airport ground leases, a community‑fund MOU, and the subdivision of a duplex with specific conditions.

• Approved August 19, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers, wire payments and interfund transfers for county and agencies (unanimous)
• Approved Dr. Eliza Buyers consultant contract and $1 million insurance waiver (unanimous)
• Approved Kremmling Airport Hangar 20 V/D ground lease termination (unanimous)
• Approved new owner ground lease at Kremmling Airport (unanimous)
• Approved Grand Foundation Field of Interest Fund MOU with changes (unanimous)
• Denied Assessor’s decision and accepted Kent Roorda’s senior tax exemption appeal (unanimous)
• Approved division of duplex in Mulligan Estates Minor Subdivision with conditions (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners approved a series of contracts, grants, and resolutions, all passing unanimously. Notable actions include the five‑year U.S. Forest Service Road Maintenance Contract, a fire‑restriction resolution (Resolution 25‑08‑131), and the denial of a transfer‑fee exemption for Coyote Creek Lot 24, Unit 33. Additional approvals covered emergency services software, airport apron rehabilitation grants, and various health and housing authority items.

• Approved U.S. Forest Service Road Maintenance Contract (5‑year Masterplan) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 25-08-131 Fire Restriction of Stage 2 – unanimous
• Denied Coyote Creek Application for Transfer Fee Exemption for Lot 24, Unit 33 – unanimous
• Approved Zoll Billing Software 5‑year contract – unanimous
• Approved Idemia Livescan Fingerprint Machine Purchase Agreement – unanimous
• Approved Infrastructure Program Grant for Kremmling Airport Apron Rehabilitation – unanimous
• Approved Federal Aviation Administration Blast Fence Upgrade Categorical Exclusion – unanimous
• Approved Fitch Ranch Meats and Market Liquor License Renewal – unanimous

Middle Park Fair and Rodeo

The body is meeting to discuss the 2026 budget. The session will also cover fair coordination.

• 2026 budget discussion
• Fair coordination

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved the amended final plat for Lot 18A, Block 2 Lake Forest Subdivision, adopting ten staff‑recommended conditions. Finally, it approved the amended final plat for Lot 2A, Block 18 Innsbruck‑Val Moritz, also with staff‑recommended conditions.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Final Plat Lot 18A, Block 2 Lake Forest Subdivision with ten conditions (motion passed)
• Approved Amended Final Plat Lot 2A, Block 18 Innsbruck‑Val Moritz with staff‑recommended conditions (motion passed)

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved the minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting unanimously. It then approved a variance allowing a zero‑foot front‑yard setback for 248 Deer Trail Drive, subject to six conditions, with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:07 p.m.

• Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved front‑yard setback variance (zero‑foot) for 248 Deer Trail Drive with six conditions (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:07 p.m. (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners approved a series of items, including voucher payments, a housing authority grant memorandum, liquor license renewals, and a resolution to disperse funds to East Grand School. They also authorized a grant for a refurbished defibrillator and cardiac monitor and approved the final plat for Ridgeview Townhomes with conditions. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 5 Board Minutes (unanimously)
• Approved vouchers and wire payments for county, Human Services, and Housing Authority (unanimously)
• Approved Grand Foundation Grant Memorandum of Understanding (unanimously)
• Approved Southern Health Partners Contract Amendment (unanimously)
• Approved Fraser Valley Metro Recreation District liquor license renewal (unanimously)
• Authorized grant for refurbished defibrillator and cardiac monitor (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 2025-8-126 to disperse funds to East Grand School (unanimously)
• Approved Ridgeview Townhomes Final Plat with eleven conditions (unanimously)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners held an emergency meeting on August 7, 2025. Commissioner Raegner moved to adopt Resolution 2025-8-127 declaring a local disaster emergency because of the Windy Gap Fire; the motion passed unanimously. No further business was taken and the meeting adjourned at 12:34 p.m.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-8-127 declaring a local disaster emergency (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners approved a series of contracts, leases, and financial actions, all by unanimous vote. Highlights include a $1.135 million wire transfer to Land Title for the Windy Gap Ranch purchase and the purchase of land at County Roads 5, 50, and 522. The board also accepted three tax referee recommendations totaling $1.224 million. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Board minutes dated July 22 2025 with correction (unanimous)
• Approved finance vouchers and wire payments for Grand County and Human Services (unanimous)
• Approved $1.135 M wire transfer to Land Title for Windy Gap Ranch purchase (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of land at the intersection of County Roads 5, 50, 522 (unanimous)
• Approved ground lease agreement for Hangar No. 27 at Granby Airport (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Peak Performance Copier and Supply (unanimous)
• Approved Colorado Dept. of Public Health Emergency Preparedness FY26 contract (unanimous)
• Accepted tax referee recommendations: AB25-03 ($655,000), AB2506 ($312,000), AB25-08 ($257,180) (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The board approved several items unanimously, including vendor payments for the Housing Authority and Human Services, and multiple contracts for the Sheriff’s Office juvenile services. They also approved a special events liquor permit for the Flying Heels event on three August dates, and authorized the deputy clerk to sign documents in the clerk’s absence. Additional approvals covered a recreation district manager change, trail grant MOUs, and the Northwest Colorado Enterprise Zone administrator.

• Approved minutes of the July 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved vendor payments for Grand County Housing Authority, Department of Human Services, and Grand County (unanimous)
• Approved Grand County Sheriff Office juvenile services contracts (Colorado Youth Detention subcontractors; Jail MAT services with Moffat County; Jefferson County juvenile assessment) (unanimous)
• Approved Flying Heels special events liquor permit for Aug 1, 30, 31, 2025, 5‑10 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved Grand Lake Metropolitan Recreation District liquor license manager change (unanimous)
• Authorized Amy Major to sign documents attesting to the chair’s signature (unanimous)
• Approved amended OLRT MOU for Headwaters Trails Alliance fall grants (unanimous)
• Approved AGNC as Administrator of the Northwest Colorado Enterprise Zone (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The board approved a conservation easement for the Trapper Valley Ranch, with two commissioners voting aye and one abstaining. It also adopted several unanimous measures, including Stage 1 fire restrictions starting July 17, a $375,000 road‑paving contract for County Road 60, a fee‑exemption for a Coyote Creek lot, and agreements with Motorola Solutions and Baby and Me Tobacco Free. Additional approvals covered a two‑day liquor‑license extension for Grandby Rotary Flying Heels, a $5,000 services contract with Baker Neuropsychology, and the final annual financial audit. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Colorado Parks and Wildlife Trapper Valley Ranch Conservation Easement Concurrence (2-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution 2025-7-6 entering Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective July 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved United Companies contract amendment to pave County Road 60 to Gravel Pit entrance for $375,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Coyote Creek Transfer Fee Exemption for Daniel D. and Lynelle L. Sparks, Lot 23 Unit 12 (unanimous)
• Approved Motorola Solutions agreement for Grand County Sheriff Office (unanimous)
• Approved Practice Participation Agreement with Baby and Me Tobacco Free (2025‑2026) (unanimous)
• Approved Grandby Rotary Flying Heels two‑day liquor‑license extension (unanimous)
• Approved Curtis Lange’s final Annual Comprehensive Financial Audit (unanimous)

Middle Park Fair and Rodeo

The Fair Board voted to remove Curtis Lane from all Middle Park Fair and Rodeo bank accounts and to name Alina Bell as the new authorized signatory. Several expense items were approved, including payments for banners, insurance, judges' fees, and hotel rooms. The board also decided that 100% of horse‑show profits will be returned to contestants. A $500 donation for a bounce house was approved for the local church.

• Removed Curtis Lane from all Middle Park Fair and Rodeo bank accounts (motion passed)
• Appointed Alina Bell as signature for all Middle Park Fair and Rodeo bank accounts (motion passed)
• Approved $460 from livestock account for large photo banners (motion passed)
• Approved $1,067 from livestock account for insurance for 307 meats transport (motion passed)
• Approved $7,500 for judges' fees for fair week (motion passed)
• Approved $3,960 from operating account for hotel rooms for guests (motion passed)
• Decided 100% of horse‑show profits will be paid back to contestants (motion passed)
• Approved $500 donation for bounce house and carnival items to the church (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second. It then approved the Ridgeview Townhomes Final Plat, accepting staff‑recommended conditions before recording. All commissioners present voted in favor of both actions.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (all commissioners in favor)
• Approved Ridgeview Townhomes Final Plat (all commissioners in favor)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners approved the July 1 minutes and a series of payments, travel, and contract items. All motions were adopted unanimously. No dissenting votes were recorded.

• Approved Board minutes dated July 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved voucher and wire payments for Grand County and Department of Human Services (unanimous)
• Approved Out-of-State Travel Request for two employees to Tooele, Utah (unanimous)
• Approved Jail Facility Audit Services Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Colorado Jumps Insurance Waiver Request to delete $200,000 above $1,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Health Care Policy and Financing Incentives Contract via DocuSign (unanimous)
• Approved Shred-It / Stericycle Contract Amendment Number 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Grand Fire Protection District No. 1 for fuel reduction in Fraser Canyon (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The provided minutes consist of unintelligible text and do not contain any identifiable actions, votes, or resolutions. Consequently, no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials can be confirmed from this record.

County Commissioners

The minutes for the Grand County Commissioners meeting on June 24, 2025 contain only unintelligible text and do not record any clear decisions, approvals, or votes. No actionable items were identified.

Middle Park Fair and Rodeo

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 9 meeting. It also approved a $7,500 expense to pay MPFR judges, a $75 late‑fee reimbursement to the Secretary of State, a $7,578 invoice to Sheridan Buckles, a $644.43 reimbursement to David Buckley for gift‑bag items, and an additional $75 cost for processing‑fee extras. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 MPFR judges expense (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement of $75 late fee to Secretary of State (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $7,578 Sheridan Buckles invoice (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement of $644.43 to David Buckley for gift‑bag items (unanimous)
• Approved addition of $75 extra cost for processing fees (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The provided minutes contain no clear decisions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. The text appears garbled and does not specify any actionable outcomes.

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It then unanimously recommended approval of the Amended Final Plat for Tract 2 of the Playing Elk Subdivision Exemption, subject to nine staff‑identified conditions. No vote or formal decision was recorded on the Northern Slope Subdivision sketch plan.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Amended Final Plat Tract 2 Playing Elk Subdivision Exemption with 9 conditions (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting. It also approved a variance allowing a 10‑foot front yard setback for Lot 1, Block 1, Winter Park Ranch, adding conditions on driveway plans, erosion control, a construction fence, a 27‑foot height limit, and a prohibition on fill. The variance expires on June 11, 2026.

• Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 10‑foot front yard setback variance for Lot 1, Block 1, Winter Park Ranch (unanimous) with conditions: engineered driveway plan, erosion & sediment control plan, construction fence, max height 27 ft, no fill, expires 6/11/2026

County Commissioners

The minutes contain no clear decisions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies.

Middle Park Fair and Rodeo

The Fair Board approved several financial items, most notably a $14,775 contract with Colorado Events Productions for bounce‑house entertainment. Additional unanimous approvals included a $1,500 debit‑card limit for the Fair Coordinator, insurance payment for hauled animals, a $800 band cost split with the Chamber, banner repair invoices, and a $1,200 meat‑transport cost. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 debit‑card limit for Fair Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved $1,078 insurance payment for hauled animals (unanimous)
• Approved $14,775 Colorado Events Productions bounce‑house package (unanimous)
• Approved $800 band cost split with Chamber for Kick‑off party (unanimous)
• Approved $150 Mountain Mamas banner repair invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $1,299.48 invoice for Grand and Reserve banners (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200 transport cost for meat (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The minutes consist of unintelligible text and do not contain any clear actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. No specific decisions or resolutions can be identified from the provided record. The meeting appears to have no documented substantive outcomes.

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of contracts, renewals, and applications, including the jail-based behavioral health contract amendment, liquor license renewals, and a federal assistance application. All motions passed without dissent, covering areas such as human services, information systems, airport services, and public health facility updates. The meeting adjourned at 10:58 a.m. after completing the agenda.

• Approved Contract Amendment #4 for Jail-Based Behavioral Health Administration (unanimous)
• Approved Retail Liquor Store Renewal for Discount Liquor (unanimous)
• Approved Liquor License renewal for Grand Lake Metropolitan Recreation District (unanimous)
• Approved Secure Transportation Vehicle Permit with Sheep Dog LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Application for Federal Assistance and authorized chair’s signature (unanimous)
• Approved Services Contract with H.W. Lochner, Inc. for airports (unanimous)
• Approved Core Service Program Contract with Family Center, capped at $8,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Pet Pals Lease for ten years at 505 Park Lane, Granby, Colorado ($38,400 first year) (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of contracts and agreements. Highlights include a $2,503,403 paving contract with United Companies, a $1,135,000 purchase of Windy Gap Ranch, and multiple service contracts and grant allocations. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved United Companies paving contract not to exceed $2,503,403 (unanimous)
• Approved CommonLook Suite Agreement for $2,814 per year (unanimous)
• Approved TC Property Services LLC greenhouse build service agreement for $4,876.33 (unanimous)
• Approved Open Lands Off‑Cycle Grant of $1,135,000 to purchase Windy Gap Ranch and water rights (unanimous)
• Approved Open Lands and Trails Memorandum of Understanding funding (e.g., $84,000 grant to Wildfire Council, $37,434.18 to Headwaters Trails Alliance) (unanimous)
• Approved EMS Station 1 Improvements Agreement and authorized signing of final development plan (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 5 of the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum for FY 2025‑26 (unanimous)
• Approved Board minutes for May 6 and May 13, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. It then voted to recommend approval of the Amended Final Plat for Lot 68A in the Rabbit Ears Village Subdivision, attaching eight specific conditions. The motion passed unanimously.

• Recommended approval of Amended Final Plat Lot 68A, Rabbit Ears Village Subdivision with 8 conditions (8‑0)

County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a series of items, including the 2025 Asphalt Project Bid, a Child Fatality Prevention Statement of Work, and several land‑use and licensing requests. All finance, emergency medical services, public health, and land‑use motions were adopted without dissent. The meeting concluded with no further business.

• Approved Pending Threatening Disclosure Letter (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers and wire payments for Grand County, Human Services, and Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation for EMS Week May 18‑24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Asphalt Project Bid (unanimous)
• Approved Child Fatality Prevention Statement of Work (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Subdivision, Subdivision Exemption and Rural Land Use Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Ridgeview Townhomes Preliminary Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Winter Park Horseman Association Liquor License Special Events Permit (unanimous)

Middle Park Fair and Rodeo

The board unanimously approved several expenditures, including a $250 refundable deposit for the ice rink, $6,518 to pay Sheridan Buckles for trophy buckles, $100 per hour for entertainer Luke Hickam, and $200 to fund a Junior Royalty clinic. The minutes from the April 14 meeting were also approved unanimously. No motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $250 ice rink deposit check (unanimous)
• Approved $6,518 payment to Sheridan Buckles for trophy buckles (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Luke Hickam at $100/hour for pre‑sale entertainment (unanimous)
• Approved $200 funding for Junior Royalty clinic (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners approved a series of contracts, memoranda, permits, and a resolution, all by unanimous vote. Items included emergency services equipment, software agreements, airport purchases, liquor licenses, and a request to invite the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to a summit. An executive session was also held to discuss animal shelter property matters.

• Approved EMS Station 4 HVAC contract and installation (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff to sign the COTAK Software Use r Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Granby Airport gate from Ideal Manufacturing (unanimous)
• Approved Liquor License Renewal for Drowsy Water Ranch Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for the Colorado Works Program (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to invite Secretary of the Interior Doug Bergum to speak at the June 2026 summit (unanimous)
• Approved executive session to discuss purchase, lease, or sale of animal shelter property (unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision Improvement Agreement for EMS Station 1 with the Town of Granby (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution granting an exception to subdivision regulations for High Ridge Townhomes to allow site disturbance before the final plat is recorded. They also approved a $61,360 partial funding for the Bike Skills Trails Project and directed staff to proceed with PFAS water testing. All other listed contracts, vouchers, and agreements were approved without dissent.

• Approved Board minutes dated April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers and wire payments for Grand County, Human Services, and Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Granby Airport QT Pod Subscription Service Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Megaplan contract for Tyler vulnerability scanning (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-4-7 granting exception for High Ridge Townhomes site disturbance (unanimous)
• Approved partial funding of Bike Skills Trails Project for $61,360 (unanimous)
• Approved High Ridge Townhomes final plat with native species vegetation condition (unanimous)
• Directed staff to move forward with PFAS water contaminant testing program (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The board approved the minutes from April 8 and authorized several financial vouchers. It also approved contracts for Kremmling Airport, an electrical contractor for Flying Heels Arena, and the EMS Station 1 project. A rent increase for Silver Spruce Apartments and a special use permit renewal for the YMCA of the Rockies were approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Board minutes dated April 8, 2025 (2/2)
• Approved vouchers and wire payments for Grand County, DHS, and Housing Authority (2/2)
• Approved Operating Cost Adjustment Factor rent increase for Silver Spruce Apartments (2/2)
• Approved Services Contract between Kremmling Airport and ElektraFi (3/25/2025‑3/25/2027) (2/2)
• Approved Electrical Contractor Recommendation for R&R, Inc. for Flying Heels Arena and directed contract draft (2/2)
• Approved Agreement to Proceed on EMS Station 1 (2/2)
• Approved Special Use Permit Renewal for YMCA of the Rockies with conditions (3/3)
• Approved Final Plat and exemptions for C Lazy U Ranch Lot 3A subdivision (2/2)

Middle Park Fair and Rodeo

The board unanimously approved the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes. They approved a $300 payment to the Summit County Chamber of Commerce for membership. They approved using the Livestock Account to cover any amount over $10,000 for the auctioneer’s commission, keeping the kids’ rate at 2%. They approved the Fair Rules package, including a new pen‑of‑three rule and changing the animal shipment day to Sunday.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $300 payment to Summit County Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved Livestock Account to cover excess auctioneer commission over $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Fair Rules package, including pen‑of‑three rule change and shipping date change (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved the Amended Final Plat for Lot 11A, Block 13, Longview Addition to the Town of Hot Sulphur Springs with nine staff‑recommended conditions. Finally, it approved the Amended Final Plat for Lot 8A, Grand Country Village Subdivision with nine staff‑recommended conditions.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Final Plat Lot 11A, Block 13, Longview Addition to Hot Sulphur Springs (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Final Plat Lot 8A, Grand Country Village Subdivision (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners approved a series of motions, all passing unanimously. Actions included adopting a Dark Sky Lighting amendment to the zoning regulations, approving financial vouchers and a U.S. Bank equipment lease, and directing staff to research alternatives for Cliffview Assisted Living Center. The board also accepted a grant from the Foothills Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory Council and authorized the use of electronic notice for the 2025 assessor process.

• Approved addition of § 14.9‑Dark Sky Lighting to zoning regulations (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers and wire payments for Grand County, Human Services, and Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved U.S. Bank equipment lease application (unanimous)
• Accepted Foothills Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory Council grant (unanimous)
• Directed staff to research alternatives for Cliffview Assisted Living Center (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑4‑3 opposing SB25‑003 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of qualified referees for the protest process (unanimous)
• Approved use of electronic notice by the Assessor for the 2025 process (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of Commissioners approved a series of items, all by unanimous vote. Key actions included approving vouchers and wire payments for county departments, authorizing intergovernmental agreements for airport landfill projects, and adopting Resolution 2025-4-2 to support mountain rail stations in local jurisdictions. The board also delegated design decisions for the new Emergency Medical Services Station 1.

• Approved Board minutes dated March 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers and wire payments for Grand County, Department of Human Services, and Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for Granby Airport landfill project (unanimous)
• Approved Hangar D Commercial Amendment at Kremmling Airport with OKC Investments (unanimous)
• Approved Xerox Financial Services copier lease for Sheriff Office (unanimous)
• Approved Catastrophic Inmate Medical Insurance Policy Extension (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-4-2 supporting mountain rail stations in Grand County (unanimous)
• Delegated County Manager to decide final design and colors for EMS Station 1 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The board approved a contract to purchase the property discussed in an executive session and gave the County Manager authority to sign it. They also approved the transfer of FAA grant funds from Granby Airport to Kremmling Airport and a series of subdivision and special‑use permits. All motions except one fee‑waiver request passed unanimously.

• Approved contract to purchase discussed property and allowed Manager to sign (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of FAA Grant Entitlement Funds from Granby Airport to Kremmling Airport (unanimous)
• Approved change in ground leases for customers using new transformer at Granby Airport (unanimous)
• Approved final acceptance of subdivision improvements Phase 2, Lot 21 Coyote Creek, and escrow of $6,000 (unanimous)
• Approved contract for emergency dance hall repairs with ReThink Enterprises, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit renewal for Ranch Creek LTD with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved special events liquor‑license permit for Rotary Club of Granby at Flying Heels Arena (2‑aye, 1‑abstain)
• Approved final plat of Red Hawk Ranch Subdivision Filing 1 with conditions (unanimous)