Eagle County Government public meetings in 2023
66 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Eagle County Planning Commission Hearing
The Eagle County Planning Commission will hold a site visit and public hearing on a Location and Extent application for the Gracious Savior/ECSD Staff Housing Project. Staff recommends approval with conditions. The project would create six 2-bedroom housing units by modifying three existing modular classroom buildings on the Gracious Savior Lutheran Church campus, to be master-leased to the Eagle County School District.
- Site visit at 33520 Highway 6, Edwards area (Parcel #2105-052-00-003) at 2:00pm
- Public hearing at 3:00pm on LEA-009402-2023
- Request to create six 2-bedroom housing units on Gracious Savior Lutheran Church campus
- Units to be master-leased to Eagle County School District
- Recommended action: Approve with conditions
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on December 19, 2023, approving several consent agenda items and a business item, and discussing the 2024 legislative priorities. The board also held a public hearing on a lot line vacation in the Cordillera subdivision.
- Approved final payment of $29,230.02 to Frontier Paving Inc. for the 2023 Overlay Project
- Approved Resolution 2023-076 for the English in Action Headquarters special use permit (File No. ZS-009341-2023)
- Approved November 2023 payment report totaling $18,736,606.26
- Approved client authorization to bind 2024 casualty and property insurance coverage at a total premium of $1,492,138
- Discussed 2024 Legislative Policy Statement and Legislative Advocacy Playbook
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is holding a working meeting with administrative updates, commissioner information sharing, and a legislative update. In the afternoon, they will hear the Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance annual update and discuss the 2024 budget presentation.
- 2024 Budget Presentation and working draft budget book
- Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance (VVMTA) annual update
- Legislative update
- Communications update
- BoCC schedules
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with several work sessions. They will discuss property tax revenue options for the 2024 budget, continue policy discussions on reforming the Eagle County Land Use Regulations (ECLUR), and plan the State of the County 2024 event. The board will also consider a resolution approving a boat launch special use permit on Highway 131.
- Resolution 2023-075 approving a boat launch special use permit at 18503 Hwy 131 in the Bond area
- Discussion of property tax revenue options for the 2024 budget
- Final work session on ECLUR reform, focusing on nonconformities and development review
- Planning discussion for State of the County 2024
- Executive session on legal advice concerning property tax legislation and litigation update
Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission Hearing
The Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two action items: a special use permit for an 844-square-foot accessory dwelling unit at 237 Deer Trail Avenue in El Jebel, and a variation request from Lava Drive Mobile Home Park to reduce the required 40-foot access to 30 feet. A site visit for the ADU application is scheduled for 1:30pm, with the hearing at 2:30pm at the El Jebel Community Center. Public comment is open in person or virtually.
- Site visit for 237 Deer Trail ADU & Garage (ZS-009243-2023) at 1:30pm
- Special use permit for 844 sq ft detached ADU at 237 Deer Trail Avenue, El Jebel
- Variation request to reduce access width from 40 ft to 30 ft at Lava Drive Mobile Home Park (ZS-009342-2023)
- Public hearings at 2:30pm, in-person or via Google Meet
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on December 5, 2023, approving a consent agenda of routine items, a supplemental budget, and appointments to advisory councils. The board also reviewed the 2024 meeting dates and appointments, and discussed the annual follow-up on the Freedom Park ice rink lighting plan.
- Approved $51,876 intergovernmental agreement with Town of Vail for animal shelter services 2024-2026
- Approved $50,000 conditional funding commitment to Response Domestic Abuse Center for Halle Center in Basalt
- Approved $4,708.70 for additional design services for Edwards Phase 2 housing project
- Approved 4th Supplemental Budget 2023 and ECHDA 4th Supplemental Budget 2023
- Approved appointment of Ty Harris and reappointments of Hanna Albertson and Brent Scott to Fair and Rodeo Advisory Council
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a working meeting to discuss a $50,000 capital request from Response for a new domestic abuse center. The Board also held a planning hearing regarding a special use permit for an accessory dwelling unit.
- $50,000 capital request from Response for the Center for Hope and Healing
- Dedication Ceremony for the Eagle County Wall of Honor
- Approval of Special Use Permit for Schofield Residence Accessory Dwelling Unit
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting on November 27, 2023, to continue discussing components of the 2024 budget. The agenda includes only this work session item, with no other business listed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2023.
- 2024 Budget Discussion (work session, no action noted)
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Board of County Commissioners met to approve several consent agenda items and business resolutions. Key actions included approving a mixed-use development in Wolcott and supporting a grant for the Eagle Valley Trail.
- Approval of Wolcott Planned Unit Development for up to 360 units and 10,000 sq ft of commercial space
- Resolution supporting an $8,000,000 GOCO grant for the Eagle Valley Trail
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Gypsum for Animal Shelter & Services ($98,040.00)
- CDC Workforce Grant Amendment #1 for public health ($251,548.00)
- Approval of the October 2023 Payment Report ($18,023,848.99)
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is holding a working meeting with administrative updates, commissioner reports, and two work sessions. The main items are a discussion of the 2024 budget and the sixth of eight sessions on reforming the Eagle County Land Use Regulation (ECLUR), focusing on site design, health, sustainability, and DE&I, including natural resource protection and stream setbacks.
- 2024 Budget Discussion (1:30-2:30 PM)
- Eagle County Land Use Regulation Policy Discussion (2:30-4:30 PM)
- Discussion of natural resource protection, environmental impact reports, and zone district dimensional limits
- Stream setbacks and water resource protection as part of ECLUR reform
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on October 31, 2023, approving several consent agenda items and business items, including a $225,300 contract amendment for DEI services, a $200,000 conditional funding commitment for Mountain Tots Preschool, and three airport ground transportation concession agreements. The board also discussed the 2024 budget, a community water plan, elk herd management plans, and an airport rebranding update.
- Approved $83,004 intergovernmental agreement with Town of Eagle for animal shelter services (2024-2026)
- Approved resolution to dissolve Cordillera Habitat Enhancement for Wildlife Committee and transfer funds to wildfire mitigation and new wildlife fund
- Approved $225,300 amendment with Kaleidoscope Group for DEI contracting services
- Approved $200,000 conditional funding commitment to Mountain Tots Preschool for new childcare facility in Eagle
- Approved three 3-year ground transportation concession agreements at EGE (Alpine Taxi, Colorado Mountain Express, Hy-Mountain Taxi)
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on October 24, 2023, covering a mix of routine consent items, a business item, and a planning action. The board approved three intergovernmental agreements for animal sheltering services with the towns of Red Cliff, Minturn, and Avon, and authorized a settlement in the JUUL Labs class action lawsuit. The main planning action was approval with conditions of a special use permit for English In Action's new headquarters at 33 Gillespie Drive in El Jebel.
- Approved special use permit ZS-009341-2023 for English In Action headquarters at 33 Gillespie Drive, El Jebel, with conditions.
- Authorized settlement with Altria (Phillip Morris) in JUUL Labs youth vaping class action.
- Approved animal shelter IGA with Town of Red Cliff for 2024-2026, $2,760.
- Approved animal shelter IGA with Town of Minturn for 2024-2026, $11,112.
- Approved animal shelter IGA with Town of Avon for 2024-2026, $18,000.
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is holding a working meeting with administrative updates, commissioner reports, and a work session on land-use regulation reform. The main item is the fourth of eight sessions on updating the Eagle County Land Use Regulations, continuing discussion on housing and residential character and starting a new issue paper on site design, health, sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Discussion of Issue Paper #3 on Housing and Residential Character
- Begin discussion of Issue Paper #4 on Site Design, Health, Sustainability and DE&I
- Potential reforms to parking requirements, access, roads, and traffic studies
- Potential refinements to stream setbacks and environmental impact report requirements
- Discussion of zoning and subdivision regulations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission Hearing
The Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit request for the installation of five new for-sale mobile homes at the Lava Drive Mobile Home Park in El Jebel. The hearing follows a site visit for orientation. The commission will take action on the application.
- Special use permit for five new for-sale mobile homes at 223 Lava Drive, El Jebel (Parcel #2465-031-27-002)
- Public hearing with in-person and virtual comment options
- Site visit at 1:45pm for orientation only
- Staff report and referral comments available as attachments
Eagle County Planning Commission Hearing
The Eagle County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit application (ZS-009378-2023) for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on a nonconforming Resource-zoned parcel less than 35 acres. Staff recommends approval with conditions. The hearing is scheduled for October 18, 2023, at 3:00 PM in Eagle, Colorado.
- Special use permit ZS-009378-2023 for Schofield Residence ADU
- ADU on nonconforming (less than 35 acres) Resource (R) zoned parcel
- Recommended action: Approval with Conditions
- Public comment available in-person or virtually via Google Meet
- Staff report and attachments available for review
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners approved consent agenda items including a $5 million federal grant for the Eagle Valley Trail, a security services contract, and an opioid abatement agreement. They also passed a resolution supporting Ballot Issue 1A to retain lodging tax revenue for workforce support, and approved a roof replacement contract for Golden Eagle Senior Apartments. A work session featured a YouthZone update, and a property tour of 936 Chambers was scheduled.
- Approved IGA accepting $5,000,000 federal grant for Eagle Valley Trail (Horn Ranch to Wolcott segment), with $1,915,751 county match
- Approved security services agreement with Citadel Security and Investigations, LLC for county facilities
- Approved agreement with Town of Vail for Region 5 Opioid Abatement Fiduciary Oversight
- Approved Resolution 2023-064 supporting Ballot Issue 1A to retain excess 2023 lodging tax revenue for workforce
- Approved $78,049.08 contract with Cooper Construction for roof replacement at Golden Eagle Senior Apartments
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners is holding a working meeting to discuss the 2024-2025 strategic plan and review the 2024 preliminary budget. They will also consider proposed rate and scheduling policy changes for the fairgrounds. The meeting includes work sessions and administrative updates.
- 2024-2025 Strategic Planning Discussion
- Notice of 2024 Eagle County preliminary budget (per CRS 29-1-105/106)
- Fairgrounds Rates and Scheduling Policies adjustment (fiscal impact $100.00)
- Administration Update and BoCC Schedules
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on October 10, 2023, taking action on several items. The board approved a sketch plan for the Margaux Planned Unit Development, a 32-unit rental housing project in west Edwards, and also approved consent agenda items including a special use permit, a grant agreement for bus chargers, and a $231,972 heat pump upgrade contract. The board also discussed updates from the Eagle County Conservation District and a potential water partnership with the State Land Board.
- Approved Margaux PUD sketch plan for 32 rental multifamily units at 32415 Highway 6, west Edwards
- Approved Resolution 2023-062 for a special use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 1053 Cottonwood Pass Road
- Approved $231,972 second amendment to supply agreement with Fading West Building Systems for heat pump upgrades at Edwards Freedom Park
- Approved September 2023 payment report totaling $22,135,730.97
- Approved terminal use permit with United Airlines for Eagle County Regional Airport
Eagle County Planning Commission Hearing
The Eagle County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a special use permit for Rincon Materials' gravel extraction operation near Dotsero. Staff recommends approval with conditions. A site visit precedes the hearing for orientation only.
- Special use permit ZS-009280-2022 for resource/gravel extraction
- Site visit at parcels north of Highway 6 and east of the Colorado River, Dotsero
- Staff recommendation: Approval with Conditions
- Includes housing plan and mitigation fee documents
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners is holding a working meeting with administrative updates, commissioner information sharing, and communications and legislative updates. In the afternoon, they will receive the final presentation on the Eagle County Regional Airport Master Plan before it is submitted to the FAA, and they will discuss a path forward for a building code update.
- Final BOCC presentation on Eagle County Regional Airport Master Plan before FAA submission
- Work session on building code update with consultant Shaunna Mozingo
- Administrative update and BoCC schedules
- Commissioner information sharing and communications update
- Legislative update
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting that includes a work session on housing and residential character as part of a series on reforming the Eagle County Land Use Regulation (ECLUR). The board will also receive updates on COVID-19 vaccines, consider an encroachment easement for a driveway gate on Frying Pan Road, and tour the county jail. Several routine contracts and agreements are listed for information only.
- Work session on ECLUR reform: housing and residential character, including zoning, ADUs, and affordable housing guidelines
- Encroachment easement for Frying Pan Rendezvous LLC for a driveway gate in Frying Pan Road right-of-way
- COVID-19 vaccine update from Public Health & Environment
- Annual tour of Eagle County Jail
- Contracts for information: $146,054.05 for parking lot maintenance, $90,000 hazard mitigation grant, $25,000 for mental health services, $15,000 for youth mentoring
Eagle County Planning Commission Hearing
The Eagle County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for Rincon Materials' gravel extraction operation near Dotsero. The applicant has requested to table the item to October 4, and the recommended action is approval with conditions. The site visit scheduled for 1:30pm has been canceled.
- Special use permit ZS-009280-2022 for Rincon Materials gravel extraction
- Applicant request to table hearing to October 4
- Site visit canceled
- Property located north of Highway 6, east of Colorado River, Dotsero area (Parcels #1935-322-00-005 and 1935-323-00-006)
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners approved several consent agenda items and two resolutions, including opting into Proposition 123 to increase affordable housing supply and approving the 3rd Supplemental Budget for 2023. They also held work sessions on airport rebranding and land use regulation reform, and a joint meeting with Garfield County to discuss Sweetwater Lake.
- Approved Resolution 2023-061 opting into Proposition 123 for affordable housing
- Approved Resolution 2023-060 for the 3rd Supplemental Budget 2023
- Approved license agreement with Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley for temporary parking of 32 modular units at MSC campus
- Approved August 2023 payment report totaling $19,041,490.92
- Discussed Eagle County Land Use Regulation (ECLUR) reform, issue paper #2 on zoning districts
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 work session to discuss the Homeless Services Program. The program, funded by a $637,500 grant that ended August 31, 2023, will be reviewed with data from the last 18 months and future funding options. The meeting also includes a site visit to the Brush Creek Valley Ranch Open Space restoration project.
- Discussion of Homeless Services Program, including data from last 18 months and new funding opportunities
- Site visit to Brush Creek Valley Ranch Open Space for low-tech process-based restoration (LTPBR) project
- Administrative update and BoCC schedules
- Manager and commissioner updates, including communications and legislative updates
- Elected officials lunch meeting
Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission Hearing
The Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission will hold a hearing on September 7, 2023, to consider two action items: a request to allow a new headquarters for English In Action (EIA) at 33 Gillespie Drive in Basalt, and a Location and Extent application for a mixed-use development by the Mid Valley Metropolitan District along Frontage Road in Basalt. A third item, the Lava Drive Mobile Home Park application, has been rescheduled to October 5. The agenda also includes site visits for these properties, which are open to the public but not for discussion of the merits.
- Public hearing on ZS-009341-2023: English In Action headquarters at 33 Gillespie Drive, Basalt (Parcel #2391-344-00-015)
- Public hearing on LEA-009379-2023: Mid Valley Metro District office and employee housing project along Frontage Road, Basalt (Parcel #2391-331-00-009)
- Mid Valley project includes 1,800 sq ft office, up to six single-family homes, and an RV sanitary wastewater dumping station
- Lava Drive Mobile Home Park (ZS-009342-2023) rescheduled to Oct 5; would allow five mobile homes at 223 Lava Drive, El Jebel
- Site visits at 1:00pm, 1:30pm, and 1:45pm for the three properties
Eagle County Planning Commission Hearing
The Eagle County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider a request for approval to construct a parking lot within the existing Eagle Vail Planned Unit Development. The recommended action is approval with conditions. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
- Public hearing for LEA-009370-2023: Eagle Vail Metro Location & Extent
- Request to construct a parking lot in the Eagle Vail Planned Unit Development
- Recommended action: Approval with Condition
- Prepared by Senior Planner Troy Hangen, reviewed by Assistant County Attorney Rob Ware
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting on August 22, 2023, approving a consent agenda that includes a $450,000 asphalt paving agreement for the Eagle County Regional Airport, easements and a road closure resolution for the Daggett Lane Bridge replacement, and a July 2023 payment report of $12,423,504.99. The Board also passed a resolution opposing wolf reintroduction without a federal 10(j) rule, and approved a resolution to place a question on the November 7, 2023 ballot asking voters to allow the county to retain 2023 lodging excise tax revenues exceeding $3,000,000. A work session on the Eagle County Land Use Regulation rewrite was held in the afternoon.
- Approved $450,000 asphalt paving agreement with 360 Paving, LLC for Eagle County Regional Airport
- Approved temporary and permanent construction easements with Agvest LLC for Daggett Lane Bridge replacement
- Approved Resolution 2023-052 authorizing road closure for Daggett Lane Bridge replacement
- Approved Resolution 2023-053 opposing wolf reintroduction in Eagle County without federal 10(j) rule
- Approved Resolution 2023-054 to submit lodging tax retention question to voters on November 7, 2023
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners is holding a working meeting with administrative updates, commissioner and manager reports, and a legislative update. The main action item is a decision on a special use permit application (ZS-009325-2023) for an accessory dwelling unit on a nonconforming Resource-zoned property at Cottonwood Pass, with a recommended approval with conditions. The board will also conduct a site visit for the same application.
- Special use permit ZS-009325-2023 for Cottonwood Pass Guest House (accessory dwelling unit on Resource-zoned property) — recommended approval with conditions
- Site visit for ZS-009325-2023 at Cottonwood Pass
- Administrative update and BoCC schedules
- Manager and commissioner updates, communications and legislative updates
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on August 8, 2023, approving several consent agenda items, including a $1,434,467.85 amendment to the 2023 Overlay Project with Frontier Paving Inc. to include Eagle Road at Highway 6 in Eagle-Vail. The board also approved an intergovernmental agreement to purchase property for the Hillcrest Roundabout, an easement for EV charging stations at the airport, and a memorandum of understanding for the November 2023 coordinated election. In business items, they reappointed John Sheehan to the Minturn Cemetery District Board and designated August 2023 as Child Support Services Month. The meeting also included a liquor license application for The Hoffman Hotel, a presentation on the 2022 audit, and work sessions on suicide prevention and the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority.
- Approved $1,434,467.85 amendment to 2023 Overlay Project with Frontier Paving Inc. for Eagle Road at Highway 6
- Approved $137,000 intergovernmental agreement to purchase property for Hillcrest Roundabout from Eagle River Water and Sanitation District
- Approved underground easement with Holy Cross for EV charging stations at Eagle County Regional Airport
- Approved MOU for November 7, 2023 Coordinated Election
- Approved new hotel & restaurant liquor license for Five Senses Hospitality Management LLC DBA The Hoffman Hotel at 401 Tree Farm Drive, El Jebel
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners is holding a working meeting with administrative updates, commissioner and manager reports, and an executive session. The main substantive item is a work session presenting results from the 2022 Community Assessment Survey of Older Adults (CASOA) for Eagle County, which will inform services and policies for the aging population.
- Presentation of 2022 Eagle County CASOA results by Erin Fisher, Director of Vintage
- Executive session for supervision of County Manager (bi-weekly check-in)
- Administrative update and BoCC schedules
- Legislative update and communications update
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners, acting as the County Board of Equalization, will consider and approve the hearing officers' recommendations on property tax assessment petitions. This is a special meeting with a single action item. The agenda also notes the next regular meeting on August 7, 2023.
- Resolution to approve CBOE hearing officers' recommendations on property tax petitions
- Includes final decision report and decision letters for August 4, 2023
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners is approving a consent agenda that includes a $12.9 million construction contract for the Eagle County Regional Airport Taxiway A Rehabilitation, along with several other agreements and reports. The board also considers a resolution on property tax appeal recommendations from the Board of Equalization and recognizes the Human Services department for a state award.
- $12,935,388.10 construction contract with OldCastle SW Group DBA United Companies for Taxiway A Rehabilitation at Eagle County Regional Airport
- $1,119,976.17 amendment to Jviation Engineering Services for bidding and construction administration on the same taxiway project
- $915,000 intergovernmental agreement with three fire protection districts for the Eagle Valley Wildland Program
- $286,127 agreement with Vero Broadband LLC for broadband services at Dotsero Mobile Home Park
- $14,896,652.58 June 2023 payment report
Eagle County Planning Commission Hearing
The Eagle County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three action items: a Location and Extent Review for a government office building with 20 workforce housing units, a Special Use Permit for an accessory dwelling unit at Cottonwood Pass, and a Special Use Permit for a new private boat launch. Staff recommends approval with conditions for all three items. The meeting also includes a site visit for the boat launch application.
- LEA-009364-2023: Eagle County Housing and Offices — government office building plus 20 workforce housing units, recommended approval with conditions
- ZS-009325-2023: Cottonwood Pass Guest House — Special Use Permit for accessory dwelling unit on legal nonconforming lot, recommended approval with conditions
- ZS-009252-2022: Boat Launch — new private boat launch, recommended approval with conditions
- 1:30pm site visit for the boat launch application before the 3:00pm hearing
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is approving routine consent items, including a $250,000 contract amendment for commercial building plan review and a $406,019 emergency preparedness agreement. The board will also sign a 7-year agricultural lease for the Brush Creek Valley Ranch Open Space and hold work sessions on housing guidelines, employee compensation, animal shelter agreements, and potential 2024 legislative issues.
- Approved $250,000 amendment to AEC West Consultants contract for commercial building permit plan review
- Ratified $406,019 agreement with CDPHE for emergency preparedness and response
- Signed amended lease with Gerard Brothers Partnership for up to 981 acres at Brush Creek Valley Ranch Open Space
- Discussed updates to Commercial Mitigation section of Affordable Housing Guidelines
- Reviewed Phase I findings of county compensation and benefits study
Eagle County Planning Commission Hearing
The Eagle County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request for a Resort Recreational Facility at Copper Bar Ranch, allowing 16 events from May 1 to October 15, 2023. Staff recommends denial. A site visit precedes the hearing.
- Public hearing on ZS-009277-2022 Copper Bar Ranch, with recommended action of denial
- Request for 16 events from May 1 to October 15, 2023
- Site visit to 1014 and 1830 West Squaw Creek Road
- Attachments include trip generation and road maintenance cost spreadsheets
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on June 20, 2023, approving several consent agenda items and business items. Key actions included accepting a state grant for the recording department, approving airport lease assignments and extensions, revising the 401(a) retirement plan, and adopting a supplemental budget. The board also discussed a land use regulations rewrite and met with the state treasurer and Vail Town Council.
- Approved $181,882.52 Electronic Recording Technology Fund grant for the Recording Department
- Approved assignment of airport facilities lease from Redbird Aircraft Inc to Hangar 9 LLC
- Approved second amendment to airport lease extending term to October 31, 2040, with rate of $0.37 per square foot
- Approved revision to 401(a) retirement plan effective July 9, 2023, requiring 6% employee deferral and 8% county contribution
- Approved Resolution 2023-044 adopting 2nd Supplemental Budget 2023
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is holding a working meeting with administrative updates and work sessions. They will discuss potential changes to open space commercial activity rules, a childcare and housing initiative in Avon, a new grant program funded by tobacco tax revenue, and rebranding efforts for the Eagle County Regional Airport. No formal decisions are scheduled; these are discussion and information items.
- Discussion of potential changes to Open Space 'Special Events and Programming Rule' and 'Commercial Activities Rule'
- Town of Avon and VVF Childcare and Housing Initiative for a new childcare center with staff housing
- Pilot of Advancing Systems Change (ASC) Grant using tobacco and nicotine sales tax revenue
- Rebranding efforts for Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) with Quotient Group
Eagle County Planning Commission Hearing
The Eagle County Planning Commission will hold a hearing to decide on a Location and Extent Review for the June Creek Trail Emergency Access Improvement Project. The proposal seeks to improve about 300 linear feet of existing trail to allow vehicle access during emergencies. Staff recommends approval with conditions.
- Location and Extent Review LEA-009358-2023 for June Creek/Wildridge emergency access
- Improvement of roughly 300 linear feet of existing trail
- Recommended action: Approve with Conditions
- Public comments attached to the application
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve consent agenda items and discuss business items. Key actions include approving a $2.6 million contract to buy commercial real estate at 936 Chambers Court in Eagle for storage and shop space, and a $310,000 amendment to a funding agreement with the Family Learning Center. The board also approved resolutions appointing Deborah Smith to the Basalt Regional Library Board and proclaiming June as Pride Month. Work sessions will cover the EGE Airport Masterplan, Human Services performance measures, and a Board of Health meeting.
- Approved $2,600,000 purchase of 936 Chambers Court units for storage and shop space
- Approved $310,000 amendment to Family Learning Center funding agreement for childcare services
- Approved $810,022 grant agreement with CDOT for ECO Transit operating funds
- Approved $55,000 fiscal sponsorship agreement with Aspen Institute for wildfire collaborative
- Proclaimed June as Pride Month in Eagle County
Eagle County Planning Commission Hearing
The Eagle County Planning Commission will hold a site visit and public hearings on two items. They will consider a Location and Extent Review to replace about 2,200 linear feet of water main and a valve vault in the Arrowhead area due to corrosive soils, with a recommendation for approval with conditions. They will also consider a Sketch Plan for a planned unit development (PUD) in Wolcott, proposing up to 360 residential units and 10,000 square feet of commercial space, also with a recommendation for approval with conditions.
- Site visit for Wolcott PUD at 28000 Highway 6, Wolcott, at 1:30 PM
- Arrowhead water main replacement: ~2,200 linear feet, valve vault, approval with conditions
- Wolcott PUD: mixed-use, max 360 dwelling units, 10,000 sq ft commercial
- Public hearings start at 3:00 PM in Eagle County Hearing Room
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve several routine items, including a $3.8 million real estate purchase in Edwards, a denial of a special use permit, and a tax refund. The board will also hold a work session on regional water planning and a public hearing on revoking a special use permit, which was tabled to July 25.
- Ratification of contract to purchase 4.5 acres at 032525 Hwy 6, Edwards, CO for $3,800,000 (seller donating $600,000)
- Resolution 2023-032 denying Special Use Permit ZS-9170-2021 for Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute
- Resolution 2023-033 for assessor-generated tax abatement/refund for EdgeCreek LLC (schedule R068566)
- Resolution 2023-034 authorizing Eagle County Housing & Development Authority to join Colorado Statewide Investment Pool and adopt investment policy
- Public hearing on revocation of Special Use Permit ZS-3055 (tabled to July 25, 2023)
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is holding a working meeting with discussions on opposing the Uinta Basin Railway's request for up to $2 billion in federal bonds, an update on emergency preparedness, and a work session on decarbonizing the county. The board will also conduct re-appointment interviews for planning and zoning board members.
- Discussion of opposition to Uinta Basin Railway's $2B Private Activity Bond request
- Work session on synthesizing sustainable aviation fuel from municipal solid waste
- Emergency Management update on Colorado Emergency Preparedness Assessment
- Re-appointment meetings for Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment members
- Executive session for supervision of County Manager
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is holding a working meeting with administrative updates, commissioner and manager reports, and a legislative update. The agenda is largely informational, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.
- Administrative update from county staff
- BoCC schedules review
- Information sharing from commissioners
- Communications update
- Legislative update
Eagle County Planning Commission Hearing
The Eagle County Planning Commission will hold a hearing to consider a Location and Extent application from Colorado Mountain College for an addition to its campus building in Eagle to house a dental hygiene program. Staff recommends approval with conditions. The meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2023, at 3:00 PM.
- LEA-009338-2023: Colorado Mountain College Dental Hygiene Addition to Campus Building
- Addition to southeast corner of campus building, attached to former fire science garage bay
- Recommended action: Approval with Conditions
- Public hearing at 500 Broadway, Eagle, CO 81631, Eagle County Hearing Room
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on April 18, 2023, approving consent agenda items and housing authority agreements. The most consequential action was a $1,783,232 purchase order for 20 modular housing units for residential housing on the Edwards Freedom Park GSB lot. The board also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Eagle for housing services and a $77,500 contract with Placemate, Inc. to operate the Rent Local program. A public hearing was held for a special use permit for high-speed internet antennas at 301 Stephens Drive in Dotsero.
- Approved $1,783,232 purchase order for 20 modular units from Fading West Building Systems for Edwards Freedom Park GSB lot
- Approved $77,500 agreement with Placemate, Inc. to operate Rent Local program as part of Bold Housing Moves
- Approved $2,500 intergovernmental agreement with Town of Eagle for The Valley Home Store housing services
- Approved Resolution 2023-023 to cancel uncollectible mobile home and personal property taxes
- Public hearing for special use permit for high-speed internet antennas at 301 Stephens Drive, Dotsero
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners is holding a working meeting with administrative updates, commissioner and manager reports, and an executive session for a bi-weekly check-in on the county manager. In the afternoon, the board will conduct interviews for appointments and reappointments to the Planning Commission, Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission, Building Board of Appeals, and Zoning Board of Adjustments. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.
- Interviews for Building Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustments
- Reappointment interviews: Bobby Warner, Craig Kish, Leah Mayer, Laura Smith, Mark Mueller, Chris Jurgens
- New applicant interviews: Will Myer, Millie Aldrich, Corrine Hara
- Executive session: supervision of county manager
- Next meeting scheduled for April 18, 2023
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on April 11, 2023, approving several consent agenda items and business items. They approved a $206,915 amendment for airport engineering services, a trail easement amendment, and resolutions establishing a mental health fund and advisory committee. A request to table a special use permit for a horse stable was granted until August 1, 2023.
- Approved Resolution 2023-019 for Ridge Road and North Ridge Road right-of-way vacation
- Approved Amendment No. 10 with Jviation Engineering Services for $206,915 for airport runway construction
- Approved First Amendment to Eagle Valley Trail Easement Agreement for minor field modifications
- Approved Resolution 2023-020 establishing Eagle County Mental Health Programs, Advisory Committee, and Fund with $75,000 from marijuana tax revenues
- Approved Resolution 2023-021 appointing five members to the Mental Health Advisory Committee
Eagle County Planning Commission Hearing
The Eagle County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a request to approve four modular structures for Stone Creek Charter School, and an application to amend Zip Adventures' special use permit to add a paintball area, bungee jump, and Canyon Plunge. Staff recommends approval with conditions for both. The commission will also conduct site visits earlier in the day.
- Stone Creek Charter School: approval of 4 modular structures (2 classrooms, 2 administration) at 32138 Highway 6, Edwards
- Zip Adventures: amend special use permit to add outdoor paintball, bungee jump, and Canyon Plunge near Hwy 131 mile marker 1, Wolcott
- Both items have recommended action of approval with conditions
- Public comment available in-person or virtually; no pre-registration required
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on April 4, 2023, covering a range of actions and discussions. Key decisions included approving a $6.88 million purchase of 43 condo units for the Haymeadow Phase 1 development, a special use permit denial, and several consent agenda items. The board also held work sessions on short-term rental analysis and discussed legal matters in executive session.
- Approved $6,880,000 purchase of 43 condo units from 7 Hermits LLC for Haymeadow Phase 1 (ECHDA)
- Denied CRMPI special use permit (ZS-9170-2021) for resort recreational facility, home business, and accessory dwelling unit
- Approved FK Holdings special use permit (ZS-0092669-2022) to convert single-family dwelling to accessory dwelling unit
- Approved Subdivision Improvements Agreement for Northstar Center PUD including screening fence and landscaping
- Appointed Erin Allen to Eagle Valley Library District Board of Trustees
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, business items, and work sessions. They approved the February 2023 payment report totaling $12,883,303.97 and the 1st Supplemental Budget 2023, along with other routine items. The board also discussed tax appeals for redevelopment properties in urban renewal areas, heard updates on airport electrification efforts, and conducted interviews for planning commission and zoning board positions.
- Approved $12,883,303.97 February 2023 payment report
- Approved 1st Supplemental Budget 2023
- Approved $18,000 IGA with Town of Avon for animal sheltering services
- Discussed tax appeals for redevelopment properties in urban renewal areas
- Heard update on rental car fleet electrification at Eagle County Regional Airport
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is meeting to decide on several items, including a $3.08 million grant to Habitat for Humanity for a 16-unit affordable housing project, a consent agenda with a $55,000 wildland fire mitigation agreement with Vail, and a continuation of the hearing for The Fields residential development (up to 135 units) in El Jebel. The board will also discuss an airport lease amendment and hold a Board of Health meeting.
- The Fields: Combined Sketch and Preliminary Subdivision Plan, Zone Change, Variation from Improvement Standards, and 1041 Permit for a 19.39-acre parcel near Valley Road, El Jebel, for up to 135 residential units
- Grant Agreement between Eagle County Housing and Development Authority and Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley for $3,080,000 for the 3rd Street project in Eagle (16-unit affordable housing)
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Town of Vail for Wildland Fire Mitigation Program ($55,000)
- Preconstruction and Construction Services Agreement with RA Nelson for Health and Human Services Building Second Floor Remodel
- Eagle County Airport Terminal (ECAT) Amendment to Agreement with Tailwind EGE, LLC to add cafe/gift shop at Gate 7
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners is holding a working meeting with administrative updates, commissioner reports, and an executive session on a potential open space acquisition. The main public item is interviewing nine applicants for a new citizen panel that will administer tourism marketing funds from a 2% lodging excise tax approved by voters in 2022. The meeting also includes an executive session for the annual review of the county attorney.
- Interviews for Eagle County Advertising and Marketing Local Tourism Citizen Panel (9 applicants)
- Executive session on potential new open space acquisition
- Executive session for annual review of County Attorney
- 2% lodging excise tax on short-term accommodations in unincorporated Eagle County and Gypsum (Ballot Issue 1A, 2022)
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on March 14, 2023, taking action on several items. They approved a resolution supporting the One Book One Valley community reading program, a memorandum of understanding for planning a community housing project on State Land Board property near Avon, and a resolution recognizing Eagle County's 140th anniversary. The board also approved a terminal use permit for Delta Airlines at the Eagle County Regional Airport and received informational updates on wildfire mitigation and youth listening efforts.
- Approved Resolution 2023-015 proclaiming One Book One Valley, a valley-wide community read for 2023
- Approved MOU for planning a community housing project on ~40 acres of State Land Board property adjacent to Avon and Eagle-Vail/Traer Creek metro districts
- Approved Resolution 2023-012 recognizing 2023 as the 140th anniversary of Eagle County
- Approved and signed Eagle County Regional Airport Terminal Use Permit for Delta Airlines
- Heard 2022 Eagle County Wildfire Collaborative end-of-year report and Mountain Youth Listening Tour update
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss several items, including a bulk sale agreement for units at Haymeadow, land use applications for The Fields, and personnel reviews for the County Manager and County Attorney in executive session. They will also hear an update from Colorado State University Extension during a work session. The agenda includes both open and closed session items.
- Bulk Sale Agreement for purchase of units at Haymeadow
- The Fields Land Use Applications
- Personnel discussion regarding County Manager and County Attorney performance reviews
- Colorado State University Extension Update
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners is holding a working meeting with administrative updates, commissioner and manager reports, and interviews for the Animal Services Advisory Committee (ASAC). The agenda is largely informational, with the main actionable item being the interviews of five applicants for the advisory committee.
- Interviews for Animal Services Advisory Committee applicants: Gigi Zimmerman, Joanna Wallenstein, Stephanie Braga, Lana Makina, Liana Moore
- Administrative update and BoCC schedules
- Information sharing from commissioners and communications update
- Elected officials lunch meeting
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Board of County Commissioners will review several consent agenda items including service contracts and a monthly payment report. They will also hold a work session to receive an update on the 2023 Fair and Rodeo.
- $206,570.00 agreement with Acme Roofing, LLC for a new roof at the Maintenance Service Center in Gypsum
- $215,000.00 agreement with Mountain Family Health Centers for Basalt and Edwards clinics
- License and use agreement with Turo, Inc. for peer-to-peer ride sharing at EGE airport
- Resolution 2023-014 dismissing an appeal regarding Starview Realty Investments, L.P. property
- $11,606,750.83 January 2023 payment report for audit purposes
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting covering attorney updates, consent agenda items, business items, and a work session. The board approved a settlement agreement with JUUL Labs, a preconstruction services agreement for the West Eagle Affordable Housing Development, and several other routine items. A planning file for The Fields residential development was tabled to March 21, 2023.
- Authorization for County Attorney to execute settlement agreement with JUUL LABS, INC.
- Preconstruction Services Agreement for West Eagle Affordable Housing Development with RA Nelson, $75,565.00
- Second Amendment to Agreement with Cervi Champion Rodeo for stock contractor services, $79,886.00
- Task Order HB222-1326 with CDPHE to increase availability of overdose prevention tools
- The Fields: Combined Sketch and Preliminary Subdivision Plan, Zone Change, Variation from Improvement Standards, and 1041 Permit for up to 135 residential units, tabled to March 21, 2023
Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission Hearing
The Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission will hold a site visit and public hearing on application ZS-9269-2022 by FK Holdings. The proposal would convert an existing single-family dwelling at 20129 Highway 82 in the Basalt area into an Accessory Dwelling Unit so a new single-family home can be built on the same parcel. The commission is scheduled to take action on the application after the hearing.
- Public hearing on FK Holdings ZS-009269-2022 to convert existing home to ADU and build new single-family dwelling
- Site visit at 20129 Highway 82, Basalt area, Assessor's Parcel #2465-023-00-007
- Application includes an administrative driveway variance
ECRTA Advisory Board - Archive
The Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority (ECRTA) Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and take action on fare-free transit requests, review infrastructure projects for 2023/2024, and receive staff updates. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Action on Fare Free Requests, including a Walking Mountains Fare Free Day proposal and a Town of Avon request
- Review of 2023/2024 Infrastructure Projects
- Approval of draft November 9, 2022 meeting minutes
- Director and staff updates
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda and business items. They approved the December 2022 payment report totaling $13,986,762.26, a resolution to close Clerk and Recorder offices on the November 7, 2023 election day, an intergovernmental agreement for roundabout maintenance, a resolution adopting land use regulation amendments and the Engineering Criteria Manual, and meeting minutes. Under business items, they approved a $616,500 professional services agreement with Walking Mountains Science Center for climate and energy programs, and recognized 2023 as the county's 140th anniversary. A work session will cover Colorado River water issues.
- Approved December 2022 payment report for $13,986,762.26
- Approved $616,500 agreement with Walking Mountains Science Center for climate action and energy programs
- Approved Resolution 2023-011 adopting Eagle County Land Use Regulations text amendments and Engineering Criteria Manual
- Approved IGA with Edwards Metropolitan District for Hillcrest Drive & Highway 6 roundabout maintenance
- Approved Resolution 2023-010 closing Clerk and Recorder offices on November 7, 2023 election day
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners is holding a working meeting with administrative updates, commissioner information sharing, and a communications update. The main work session item is an overview of the Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) master plan, which outlines maintenance, development, and operations over the next 20 years. No formal decisions are listed; items are for information and discussion.
- EGE Airport Master Plan Update (1:30-2:30) presented by David Reid, Josh Miller, and Jviation
- Administrative update and BoCC schedules
- Commissioner information sharing and communications update
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on January 24, 2023, taking action on several items. The board approved a consent agenda item for the Highway Users Tax Fund, a contract amendment for workforce housing design, a right-of-way vacation for two roads, and amendments to land use regulations. They also received updates on the Eagle Valley Trail and held a joint meeting with the Town of Basalt.
- Approved $2,501,670 Highway Users Tax Fund revenue certification for Road & Bridge
- Approved $8,290.62 fifth amendment to architect agreement for workforce housing at Colorado Mountain College Edwards Campus
- Approved vacation of Ridge Road and North Ridge Road rights-of-way in Tenderwild Subdivision
- Approved amendments to Land Use Regulations and adoption of Engineering Criteria Manual (LUR-009228-2022)
- Discussed Eagle Valley Trail progress and 2023 plans
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners is holding a working meeting with administrative updates, commissioner information sharing, and a lunch recess. In the afternoon, they will receive a semi-annual update from the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority (ECHDA) on housing efforts, and a briefing on Colorado Parks and Wildlife's draft wolf reintroduction plan. Both afternoon items are informational only; no decisions are scheduled.
- ECHDA semi-annual update on housing stock, 2022 successes, and 2023 Transformational Affordable Housing Grant funding
- Briefing on Colorado Parks and Wildlife draft wolf reintroduction plan (per Proposition 114)
- Administrative update and BoCC schedules
- Commissioner and communications updates
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a mix of routine consent items and a significant planning decision. They will consider a special use permit for the CRMPI property, which staff recommends denying, and adopt the county's 2023 legislative policy statement. The meeting also includes swearing-in of elected officials and an executive session on legal matters.
- CRMPI special use permit (ZS-9170-2021) for resort recreational facility, home business, accessory dwelling unit; staff recommends denial
- Resolution 2023-006 adopting the Eagle County 2023 Legislative Policy Statement
- Resolution 2023-005 annual appointments for 2023
- Contract extension for investment advisory services from Public Trust Advisors, $38,000
- Swearing-in of Eagle County's elected officials
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is holding a working meeting with work sessions on adopting the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, establishing criteria for workforce support funding from the lodging tax, and discussing a regional bikeshare expansion MOU. The meeting also includes administrative updates and commissioner information sharing.
- Discussion of adopting 2021 IECC building energy code, with cost and emissions study
- Establishing program criteria for Workforce Support Funding from voter-approved lodging tax
- RFTA regional bikeshare expansion MOU: 4 new stations, 56 docking points, 32 e-bikes, $83,000 county contribution
BoardDocs BoCC Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve a consent agenda of routine items, including a $14.87 million payment report, a resolution for an amended final plat at 2404 Fenno Drive, and a new airline rates and charges schedule for the Eagle County Regional Airport. The board will also hold a first hearing on a fire restriction ordinance and consider reappointing a member to the Eagle Valley Library District Board of Trustees.
- Approval of Nov 2022 payment report totaling $14,869,445.80
- Resolution 2023-001 approving amended final plat for 2404 Fenno Drive
- Resolution 2023-003 adopting 2023 airline rates and charges for Eagle County Regional Airport
- First hearing on ordinance repealing No. 19-01 and authorizing sheriff to declare fire restrictions
- Reappointment of Rebecca Larson to Eagle Valley Library District Board of Trustees