Routt County public meetings in 2022

Yampa Valley Airport Commission

The Yampa Valley Airport Commission will meet on December 8, 2022, to receive updates on airport and capital projects, air service, and committee reports. The agenda includes presentations from airport managers and a discussion of items for the February 2023 meeting. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings or votes on specific proposals listed.

• Airport/Capital/Infrastructure Update by Stacie Fain and Kevin Booth
• Air Service Update by Janet Fischer and Kevin Booth
• Atlantic Aviation Update by Tim Ascher
• Reports from Marketing and Outreach and Finance committees
• Discussion of agenda items for 9 February 2023 meeting

The Commission approved the minutes from the October 13, 2022, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of operational updates regarding airport infrastructure, staffing shortages at Hayden, and winter flight schedules.

• Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)

Museum and Heritage Advisory Board

The Routt County Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board will review and consider four capacity building grant applications for the fall 2022 cycle, including projects from the Hayden Heritage Center, Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg, Tread of Pioneers Museum, and Yampa-Egeria Historical Society. The board will also approve minutes from the August 23, 2022 meeting and review the status of previously funded projects.

• Hayden Heritage Center: Museum water heater replacement
• Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg: Raise the Roof project
• Tread of Pioneers Museum: Steamboat Pilot Archive Project
• Yampa-Egeria Historical Society: Archival Storage Project
• Review of past grants including Selbe Cabin and Community House Phase I

Yampa Valley Airport Commission

The Yampa Valley Airport Commission is meeting to receive updates on airport and capital projects, air service, and committee reports. The agenda includes discussions on the SSRC Full Steam Ahead update, infrastructure projects at both airports, and Atlantic Aviation. The meeting will also set agenda items for the December 8, 2022 meeting.

• SSRC Full Steam Ahead Update
• Airport/Capital/Infrastructure Update by Stacie Fain and Kevin Booth
• Air Service Update by Janet Fischer and Kevin Booth
• Atlantic Aviation Update by Tim Ascher
• Discussion of location/format and agenda items for 8 December 2022 meeting

The Yampa Valley Airport Commission received reports on airport operations, including a supplemental budget request for fuel, updates on ground transportation challenges, and projections for the upcoming ski season. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the only action was unanimous approval of the August 11, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved August 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Board Agendas

The Routt County Historic Preservation Board is meeting quarterly to review the Sarvis Cabin application and discuss when remodeling changes mean a property no longer qualifies for historic designation. The board will also consider an interactive map for the county website and how to protect owners' privacy.

• Sarvis Cabin application review
• Discussion on remodeling impacts and historic designation eligibility
• Interactive map for Routt County website with privacy protections
• Approval of March 15, 2022 meeting minutes

The Routt County Historic Preservation Board voted 4-0 to accept the Hubbard/Sarvis Cabin to the Routt County Register of Historic Properties, pending resolution of ownership discrepancies and land-owner confirmation. The board also discussed but took no action on whether it can revoke historic designations after remodeling, and discussed creating an online historic designation map.

• Approved the March 15, 2022 meeting minutes 4-0.
• Accepted the Hubbard/Sarvis Cabin to the Routt County Register of Historic Properties 4-0, pending clarifications on ownership and land agency.
• Discussed but took no action on the board's authority to revoke historic designations after remodeling.
• Discussed but took no action on creating an online historic designation map for the county website.

Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings

The Purchase of Development Rights Citizens' Advisory Board is meeting to review Tier II documents for PDR Project 201 and consider a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners on their approval. The board will also review PDR project criteria and a scoresheet. An executive session may be held to discuss property acquisition or sale, as allowed by state law.

• Review of Tier II documents for PDR Project 201
• Consider recommendation to BCC on Tier II document approval
• PDR project criteria review
• PDR scoresheet review
• Possible executive session on property purchase or sale

Museum and Heritage Advisory Board

The Routt County Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board is meeting to approve the April 12, 2022 minutes and receive updates on capacity building grants for local heritage organizations. The board will also set a date for its 4th Quarter meeting to review 2022 Fall Capacity Building Grant applications.

• Approval of April 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Hayden Heritage Center: Depot Repairs (current), Collection Storage Concrete Flooring (closed)
• Historic Routt County: Perry Mansfield-Julie Harris Theater, Steamboat Springs Historic Designation/Plaques, Selbe Cabin
• Tread of Pioneers Museum: Community House Restoration (City of Steamboat Springs)
• Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg: Archive Support

The Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from its April 12, 2022 meeting. The board reviewed written updates on several grant-funded projects, including the Hayden Heritage Center, Historic Routt County, and the Tread of Pioneers Museum's Community House Restoration Project. Concerns were raised about the completion of the Historic Designation/Plaques and Selbe Cabin projects, both expected to be finished by end of 2022. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2022.

• Approved the April 12, 2022 meeting minutes (motion by Lewis, second by Bonnifield, unanimous).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m. (motion by Lewis, second by Hicks, unanimous).

Yampa Valley Airport Commission

The Yampa Valley Airport Commission will meet in a hybrid format to receive updates on airport and capital projects, air service, and Atlantic Aviation, along with committee reports. The agenda is largely informational, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled beyond routine approval of minutes.

• COVID-19/Airport/Capital/Infrastructure updates from Stacie Fain (KSBS) and Kevin Booth (YVRA)
• Air Service Update by Janet Fischer/Kevin Booth
• Atlantic Aviation Update by Tim Ascher
• Committee reports from Marketing and Outreach and Finance
• Discussion of location/format and agenda items for 13 October 2022 meeting

Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings

The Citizens’ Advisory Board will conduct site visits for application projects #203-204. The board will also consider recommendations for Tier 2 extensions and Tier I funding for several specific projects.

• Site visits for application projects #203-204
• Consideration of Tier 2 extension for PDR Projects 198, 199, 201, & 202
• Consideration of Tier I funding for projects 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, and 209
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 28, 2021

Yampa Valley Airport Commission

The Yampa Valley Airport Commission is meeting to receive updates on COVID-19 impacts, airport capital and infrastructure projects, air service, and Atlantic Aviation operations. The agenda also includes committee reports and planning for the August 11 meeting. The meeting is largely informational, with no votes on specific contracts or ordinances listed.

• COVID-19/Airport/Capital/Infrastructure Update by Stacie Fain and Kevin Booth
• Air Service Update by Janet Fischer and Kevin Booth
• Atlantic Aviation Update by Tim Ascher
• Reports from Marketing and Outreach and Finance committees
• Discussion of location/format and agenda items for August 11, 2022 meeting

The Yampa Valley Airport Commission approved the April 14, 2022 meeting minutes with amendments. The commission received updates on the runway rehabilitation project, terminal area improvements, and various airport operations, including new TSA scanners and staffing changes. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved April 14, 2022 meeting minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Heard runway rehab update: contractor mobilized, runway closure planned July 12-26
• Heard terminal area improvement plan: permitting and design to proceed, construction next summer
• Noted CDOT $200,000 matching funds for self-serve fuel station, pending City CIP
• Discussed ground lease template, awaiting insurance approval
• Reported first new TSA scanner installed, three more to come
• Noted rental carwash project bids too high, decision pending
• Reported staffing vacancies and approved additional FTEs for security and firefighter positions

Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings

The Citizens’ Advisory Board will perform site visits for application projects numbered 205 through 209. The schedule includes inspections of specific project sites throughout the day.

• Site visits for application projects 205-209
• Potential executive session to discuss property purchase, acquisition, lease transfer, or sale

Yampa Valley Airport Commission

The Yampa Valley Airport Commission met to review airport and capital project updates, including deice pad construction and terminal expansion plans. The meeting also covered air service trends, such as increased passenger numbers and flight schedules for upcoming seasons.

• Update on deice pad construction starting in April
• Report of $2.5 million in Airside Revenue, up 53% from 2019
• Report of over $500,000 in Parking Lot Revenue, up 81% over 2019
• Discussion of air service capacity, noting 40,000 more seats this year than last
• Update on the runway rehabilitation project and FAA/CDOT grant funding

Museum and Heritage Advisory Board

The Routt County Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and review updates on current projects including the Hayden Heritage Center depot repairs and the Tread of Pioneers Museum's Community House restoration. The board will also consider a spring cycle of capacity building grants and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Approval of January 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Hayden Heritage Center depot repairs update
• Steamboat Springs historic designation/plaques and Perry-Mansfield Julie Harris Theater updates
• Selbe Cabin and Community House Restoration updates
• Capacity grant cash balance and spring cycle grant requests

The Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board unanimously recommended approval of a $9,288 Capacity Building Grant for the Hayden Heritage Center to install concrete flooring in its collection storage area. The board also approved the January 25, 2022 meeting minutes and heard updates on local heritage projects, including delays and funding challenges.

• Approved minutes of January 25, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended $9,288 grant for Hayden Heritage Center flooring (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Board Agendas

The Routt County Historic Preservation Board is meeting to consider two applications for local historic designation: the Fair Acres Ranch and the Farwell Ditch. The board will also discuss the next meeting date and the board's webpage on the county website. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Review of Fair Acres Ranch application for local historic designation
• Review of Farwell Ditch application for local historic designation
• Discussion of next meeting date
• Discussion of Historic Preservation Board webpage on Routt County website
• Approval of January 13 meeting minutes

The Routt County Historic Preservation Board approved the Farwell Ditch and Fair Acres Ranch for the Routt County Register of Historic Properties. Both motions passed 4-0. The board also discussed updating the Historic Preservation webpage and approved the previous meeting's minutes with a spelling correction.

• Approved Farwell Ditch for Register of Historic Properties under significance A, C, D (4-0)
• Approved Fair Acres Ranch for Register of Historic Properties under significance A, D, J (4-0)
• Approved minutes with one spelling correction (4-0)

Yampa Valley Airport Commission

The Commission is reviewing updates regarding airport infrastructure, COVID-19 protocols, and air service capacity. Discussions include upcoming runway rehabilitation, hangar development, and seasonal flight schedules for United and Southwest airlines.

• Runway rehabilitation project scheduled for 2022
• CDOT awarded $200,000 match for self-serve fuel station
• RFP for hangar development remains open until February 22, 2022
• GA Development and Terminal Area Plans combined into a $1.1M grant
• Planned replacement of two plow trucks budgeted at $950,000

Museum and Heritage Advisory Board

The Routt County Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes, consider a Sunshine Law resolution for posting meeting notices, and review the 2021 financials and 2022 budgets of six local museum entities. This is a regular business meeting with no public hearings or major policy decisions.

• Consideration of resolution to designate a posting place for meeting notices under C.R.S. 24-6-402
• Review of 2021 financials and 2022 budgets for Historic Routt County, Hahn's Peak Area Historical Society, Hayden Heritage Center, Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg, Tread of Pioneers Museum, and Yampa-Egeria Historical Society
• Approval of October 26, 2021 meeting minutes

The Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board unanimously approved the 2022 budgets and 2021 financials for Historic Routt County, Hahn's Peak Area Historical Society, Hayden Heritage Center, Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg, and Tread of Pioneers Museum, recommending them to the Board of County Commissioners. The board also approved the Sunshine Resolution 2022-01 for posting agendas online and the October 26, 2021 minutes. No public comment was given, and no new business was discussed.

• Approved October 26, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Sunshine Resolution 2022-01 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Historic Routt County 2022 budget and 2021 financials (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Hahn's Peak Area Historical Society 2022 budget and 2021 financials (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Hayden Heritage Center 2022 budget and 2021 financials (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg 2022 budget and 2021 financials (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Tread of Pioneers Museum 2022 budget and 2021 financials (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Board Agendas

The Routt County Historic Preservation Board is meeting to consider an application for local historic designation of the Portia Mansfield Cabins. The board will also approve the 2022 Sunshine resolution and the minutes from the October 7, 2021 meeting. A presentation by Arianthe Stettner is scheduled.

• Consideration of Portia Mansfield Cabins application for local historic designation
• Approval of 2022 Sunshine resolution designating agenda posting locations
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 7, 2021
• Presentation/discussion by Arianthe Stettner

The Routt County Historic Preservation Board approved the application to place the Portia Mansfield Cabins on the Routt County Register of Historical Properties, citing criteria C and D. The approval included an addendum to highlight a new roof addition and clarify dates. The board also approved the meeting minutes and a Sunshine Law resolution designating where to post meeting notices.

• Approved minutes as read (4-0)
• Approved and adopted Sunshine Law resolution (4-0)
• Approved Portia Mansfield Cabins application for historic register with criteria C & D, including addendum (4-0)