Eagle County Government public meetings in 2020
14 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on December 29, 2020, primarily acting on a consent agenda of routine items. They approved agreements including a solar generation capacity sale to Holy Cross Energy, final settlements for construction projects, and a renewal of animal sheltering services for the Town of Gypsum. The board also made appointments to advisory boards and discussed the 2021 legislative policy statement and mental health fund agreements.
- Approved sale of solar generation capacity to Holy Cross Energy (Option 1 Agreement and Bill of Sale) for the Sunnyside Ranch Community Solar Arrays near Carbondale, CO.
- Approved final settlement of $276,000 with 360 Civil, Inc. for the Solid Waste and Recycling Leachate Holding Pond Project.
- Approved final settlement of $409,533.83 with FCI Constructors Inc. for construction of Two10 Apartments, Eagle Ranch.
- Approved renewal of Intergovernmental Agreement with Town of Gypsum for pet animal sheltering and field services, with a 3% fee reduction for 2021 (total $63,324).
- Approved Resolution 2020-100 extending the effective date of airline rates and charges at Eagle County Regional Airport to January 1, 2022 due to COVID-19 impacts.
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
This is a routine working meeting of the Eagle County Board of Commissioners, consisting of administrative updates, commissioner information sharing, and a communications update. Due to COVID-19, the county has restricted in-person interactions, and meetings are held virtually or streamed online. Public comment must be submitted via email or the official form.
- COVID-19 modified meeting procedures: county facilities closed to public, meetings online
- Administrative update and BoCC schedules
- Commissioner information sharing and communications update
- Next meeting scheduled for December 29, 2020
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on Dec. 22, 2020, to take action on several administrative items. They certified the 2021 mill levies and revenue, approved a time extension for the Front Country Ranger Program agreement with the Forest Service, and authorized binding insurance coverage for 2021 with new carriers. The board also noted it would meet as necessary to address COVID-19 local disaster emergency issues.
- Certified 2021 mill levies and revenue, as required by state law
- Extended Front Country Ranger Program agreement with Forest Service to Dec. 31, 2021
- Approved switching 2021 insurance carriers: Zurich North America (property), Travelers Indemnity (liability), ACE American (cyber liability)
- Board may convene to address COVID-19 local disaster emergency
Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission Hearing
The Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the 2021 Comprehensive Plan update, focusing on engagement and communication frameworks and schedules. Public attendance is suspended due to COVID-19, but virtual participation and comments are available via a single form. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.
- Discussion of 2021 Comprehensive Plan December 2020 Update
- Engagement Framework, Communication Framework, and Engagement Schedule
- Public hearing participation suspended; virtual comment form introduced
- Meetings televised on ECGTV and channel 18
Eagle County Planning Commission Hearing
The Eagle County Planning Commission will hold a hearing on the Mtn Hive Planned Unit Development, but the applicant has requested that the site visit and review be tabled to January 20, 2021. The commission will also hold a work session to discuss the 2021 Comprehensive Plan update, focusing on engagement and communication frameworks and schedule. Public participation is virtual only due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Mtn Hive PUD: 221-bedroom co-living community, zone change from Commercial General to PUD, 1041 permit for water/sewer extension, Community Plan exception (tabled to Jan 20, 2021)
- 2021 Comprehensive Plan update: discussion of engagement framework, communication framework, and engagement schedule
- Public hearing participation via virtual comment form; in-person attendance suspended
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on December 15, 2020, taking action on the 2021 budget, mill levy, and a COVID-19 small business grant program. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including contracts for child care services, a VOCA grant, and airport advertising, as well as liquor license transfers and budgets for affiliated entities.
- Resolution 2020-099 adopting the 2021 budget
- Resolution 2020-098 certifying the 2021 mill levy
- Resolution 2020-097 creating a grant program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19
- Agreement with Family Learning Center for child care services up to $240,029.50
- VOCA grant of $221,731 for crime victim services
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners is holding a working meeting with administrative updates, commissioner reports, and a planning action. The main action item is a special use permit for a 200kW solar array to serve the Tree Farm Planned Unit Development. The board will also discuss Roaring Fork Conservancy's 2021 plans. Public participation is virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Special Use Permit for a 200kW solar array at Tree Farm PUD (Action, recommended approval with conditions)
- Roaring Fork Conservancy program update and 2021 planning (Discussion)
- Administrative update and BoCC schedules (Information)
- Commissioner and communications updates (Information)
- Elected officials meeting (12:00)
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on December 8, 2020, addressing COVID-19-modified procedures, legal updates, and a consent agenda. The board approved all consent agenda items, including agreements for trail maintenance, animal sheltering services, airport leases, and construction contracts. The main business item was the approval of the 5th Supplemental Budget for 2020.
- Approved maintenance agreement with CDOT for Eagle Valley Trail: Eagle-Vail Phase I
- Approved IGA with Town of Avon for pet animal sheltering ($17,460) and with Town of Red Cliff ($2,484)
- Approved Fifth Amendment to Vail Valley Jet Center agreement for increased parking lease space
- Approved First Amendment to construction contract with 360 Civil Inc. for Leachate Holding Pond Project ($280,000)
- Approved Resolution 2020-096 for the 5th Supplemental Budget 2020
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is holding a working meeting with administrative updates, commissioner information sharing, and discussion items. They will review draft 2021 annual meeting and appointments resolutions, and receive an update from CLEER on a DOLA grant for renewable energy development in the tri-county region. The meeting is conducted under modified procedures due to COVID-19, with public access online.
- Review of 2021 Annual Meeting and Appointments Resolutions (draft, no BoCC signature yet)
- Regional Clean Energy Corridor DOLA grant update with CLEER (Eagle, Pitkin, Garfield counties)
- COVID-19 modified meeting procedures: county offices closed to public, meetings online
- Public comment via email
Eagle County Planning Commission Hearing
The Eagle County Planning Commission will hold a site visit and public hearing on a consolidated major special use permit for a sand and gravel pit proposed by Rincon Materials. The permit covers about 107 acres, with mining expected to last ten years at roughly 225,000 tons per year, plus two years for reclamation. The application also seeks an exception to the 2012 Dotsero Area Community Plan. Staff recommends denial.
- Consolidated major special use permit for a sand and gravel pit (File #ZS-7760 & ZC-9096)
- Exception to the 2012 Dotsero Area Community Plan
- 107-acre permit area, 10-year mining operation at ~225,000 tons/year
- Staff recommended action: Denial
- Public hearing to be held virtually due to COVID-19
Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission Hearing
The Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission will hold a work session led by Eagle County planning staff. The session includes a project update, a review of progress since June, and an overview of upcoming steps.
- Land Use Regulation Rewrite - Project Update
Eagle County Planning Commission Hearing
The Eagle County Planning Commission will hold a hearing on a site-specific development plan for a temporary ice rink in Freedom Park, with a recommended action of approval with conditions. The commission will also table a special use permit for Gypsy Creek Marijuana Cultivation to a date uncertain, and hold a work session to discuss the Land Use Regulations Rewrite project.
- Tabling of Gypsy Creek Marijuana Cultivation Special Use Permit (File # ZS-9014-2019) to a date uncertain
- Site-Specific Development Plan for temporary ice rink in Freedom Park (File # LR-9119), recommended approval with conditions
- Work session on Land Use Regulations Rewrite project update and Q&A
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on November 17, 2020, addressing routine consent items, business items, and liquor license applications. Key actions included approving open space funds for the Mulroy Ranch conservation easement, a CARES Act grant for ECO Transit, and two new liquor licenses. The board also discussed the 2021 budget and scheduled a site visit for the Edwards RiverPark development proposal.
- Approved $99,952 from Open Space Fund for transaction costs on 1,868-acre conservation easement at 9206 Trough Road (Mulroy Ranch)
- Approved $1,402,513 CARES Act grant for ECO Transit operating assistance
- Approved $50,460 annual agreement with Town of Vail for animal sheltering and field services
- Approved new tavern liquor license for Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea Co. in Beaver Creek
- Discussed 2021 budget including sales tax projections and health insurance
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners is holding a working meeting with modified procedures due to COVID-19, including limited in-person attendance and required masks. The agenda includes administrative updates, commissioner information sharing, a strategic planning session with Bill Ray, and an airport update from Director of Aviation David Reid. Most items are informational or discussion-only, with no formal decisions listed.
- Modified meeting procedures due to COVID-19: in-person attendance capped at 28, masks required, sign-up 24 hours in advance
- Strategic Planning Session (1:30-3:00) with Bill Ray to discuss Eagle County strategies and priorities
- Airport Update (3:15-4:15) by David Reid: 2020 EGE year in review, 2020-2021 winter season preview, air service update
- Administrative update and BoCC schedules
- Manager and Commissioner updates, including communications update