Elizabeth public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission will hold a work session on December 20, 2022, featuring a Planning 101 Zoom training with the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). No formal decisions or votes will be taken during this meeting, which is open to the public.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will swear in a new Mayor and Board members and select a Mayor Pro Tem. The body will also consider resolutions regarding the town's mill levy and building permit fees.

• Resolution 22R54: Amending the Mill Levy
• Resolution 22R55: Establishing updated Building Permit Fees
• Resolution 22R56: Professional Services Agreement with SAFEbuilt Colorado, LLC
• Appointment of Town Attorney, Town Clerk/Treasurer, Deputy Clerk, Municipal Court Judge, and Associate Court Judges
• Donations to the Elizabeth High School Student Council and Band

The Board of Trustees swore in a new mayor and two trustees, appointed officers, and approved resolutions amending the mill levy and building permit fees. All votes were unanimous except for the appointments of Town Clerk and Treasurer, which passed 4-1 with Trustee Ternus opposed.

• Swore in Mayor Nick Snively, Trustee Loren Einspahr, and Trustee Tammy Payne
• Appointed Linda Secrist as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Appointed Corey Hoffman as Town Attorney (5-0)
• Appointed Michelle Oeser as Town Clerk (4-1)
• Appointed Harmony Malakowski as Deputy Town Clerk (5-0)
• Appointed Vincent White as Municipal Court Judge and Virginia Robbins and Thomas Ramunda Jr. as Associate Judges (5-0)
• Appointed Michelle Oeser as Treasurer (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 22R54 amending the mill levy (5-0)

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors will meet to discuss a development project and a state grant. The board will also consider funding for out-of-state conference attendance.

• Possible development at 392 Main Street
• CDOT Revitalizing Main Street Opportunity 2 Grant
• Main Street NOW Conference out of state attendance
• Historic Advisory Board Mascot idea request
• Possible joint meetings between HAB and MSBOD

The Main Street Board of Directors unanimously supported a phased approach to Main Street development and directed staff to apply for the CDOT Main Street Opportunity 2 Grant. They also unanimously requested that the Board of Trustees allow two board members and staff to attend the out-of-state Main Street NOW conference. A discussion on a Historic Advisory Board mascot idea was tabled until January, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from November 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Supported phased Main Street development and directed staff to apply for CDOT Main Street Opportunity 2 Grant (unanimous)
• Requested Board of Trustees approval for 2 board members and staff to attend out-of-state Main Street NOW conference (unanimous)
• Tabled Historic Advisory Board mascot idea until January meeting

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss updates to the Elizabeth Municipal Code, focusing on short-term rental regulations. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as approving prior meeting minutes and receiving staff and commissioner reports.

The Elizabeth Planning Commission met on December 6, 2022, and approved the November 1, 2022 meeting minutes as part of the consent agenda. The only substantive action was providing staff with direction on short-term rental requirements as part of the municipal code review. No formal ordinances or resolutions were adopted.

• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Provided staff direction on short-term rental requirements

Historic Advisory Board

The Historic Advisory Board will meet to discuss potential development and the town's historic district identity. The board will also review inventory tables and the 2022-2023 work plan.

• Possible development at 392 Main Street
• Town/Main Street/Historic District mascot or symbol
• HistoryMatters, LLC surveys and updated inventory tables
• 2022 and Draft 2023 Work Plan and Assignments and Design Guidelines Strategy

The Historic Advisory Board met and approved the October 3, 2022 minutes. All other agenda items were discussions only, including a possible development at 392 Main Street, a town mascot, survey results, and work plans. No formal decisions or votes were made on these topics.

• Approved October 3, 2022 regular minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed development idea at 392 Main Street, no action
• Discussed Town/Main Street/Historic District mascot, no action
• Discussed HistoryMatters surveys and inventory, no action
• Discussed 2022 and Draft 2023 Work Plan, no action
• Discussed BOT quarterly update, no action

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly act on the 2023 Town of Elizabeth Budget, the mill levy, and the appropriation of funds. The meeting also includes reviews of town policies and several contract amendments.

• Resolution 22R48: Adopting the 2023 Town of Elizabeth Budget
• Resolution 22R50: Setting the Mill Levy
• Resolution 22R46: Adopting a schedule for Passport Fee Applications
• Resolution 22R47: Adopting a Fleet Maintenance and Replacement Policy
• Resolution 22R51: First Amendment to the Main Street Streetscape Design CORE PSA

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2023 Town of Elizabeth Budget with an amendment, set the mill levy, and passed several resolutions including a passport fee schedule, fleet maintenance policy, and appropriations. They also appointed Amy Schmidt to the Planning Commission and approved multiple contract amendments, with one opposed vote on the Town Administrator's employment agreement amendment.

• Approved 2023 Town Budget (Resolution 22R48) with amendment to Section 1 from $20,236 to $21,740 (6-0)
• Set mill levy (Resolution 22R50) (6-0)
• Appointed Amy Schmidt to Planning Commission through 12/31/2025 (6-0)
• Adopted passport fee schedule (Resolution 22R46) (6-0)
• Adopted Fleet Maintenance and Replacement Policy (Resolution 22R47) (6-0)
• Appropriated sums of money (Resolution 22R49) (6-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Main Street Streetscape Design CORE PSA (Resolution 22R51) (6-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Town Administrator employment agreement (Resolution 22R53) (5-1)

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on rezoning the Elizabeth West Property from Agriculture to Planned Unit Development, consider a new liquor license for Catalina's Diner, and review the proposed 2023 budget. The board will also swear in a new corporal, discuss posting open trustee seats, and enter executive session for a town administrator review.

• Ordinance 22-10 rezoning Elizabeth West Property from A-1 to PUD
• New liquor license application for Catalina's Diner
• Proposed 2023 Budget (updated 11/14/22)
• Swearing in Corporal Alex Allen
• Executive session for town administrator review

The Board of Trustees convened a special meeting and immediately entered an executive session to receive legal advice from the Town attorney regarding the Town's quasi-judicial process. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting; the board adjourned after the session.

• Adjourned to executive session for legal advice on quasi-judicial process (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board will meet to discuss a potential town mascot or symbol for Main Street and the Historic District, as well as updates from HistoryMatters, LLC on surveys and inventory tables. The board will also receive a quarterly update from the Board of Trustees (BOT).

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors will hold a routine meeting with no formal decisions, focusing on discussions about the 2023 schedule, Main Street streetscape feedback, and possible changes to the December 2022 meeting date. A workshop with a Main Street tour follows the meeting.

The Main Street Board of Directors approved the 2023 meeting schedule, moving regular meetings to the second Monday of each month starting in January. They also approved purchasing 50 additional 2022 ornaments and moved the December 2022 meeting to December 12 at 8:30 AM. The board discussed the DOLA Main Street program, streetscape feedback, and the Gesin lot development, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved minutes from October 13, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 50 additional 2022 ornaments (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 schedule, moving meetings to 2nd Monday starting January (unanimous)
• Moved December 2022 meeting to December 12 at 8:30 AM (unanimous)

Historic Advisory Board

The Historic Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the selection of a mascot or symbol for the Town, Main Street, and Historic District. The board will also review surveys from HistoryMatters, LLC and discuss work plans for 2022 and 2023.

• Discussion regarding Town/Main Street/Historic District mascot or symbol
• Discussion regarding HistoryMatters, LLC surveys and updated inventory tables
• Discussion regarding 2022 and Draft 2023 Work Plan and Assignments and Design Guidelines Strategy
• Discussion regarding BOT Quarterly Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss updates to the Elizabeth Municipal Code. The discussion focuses on building requirements in the Downtown District and regulations for short-term rentals.

• Discussion of Downtown District Lot Coverage
• Discussion of Downtown District Height Requirements
• Discussion of Short Term Rentals

The Elizabeth Planning Commission recommended removing the under-roof lot coverage maximum from the Downtown District zoning code. Commissioners were evenly split on increasing the downtown height limit to 35 feet, so no recommendation was made. The commission also expressed support for regulating short-term rentals, with further discussion planned for a future meeting.

• Recommended removing under-roof lot coverage maximum from Downtown District zoning
• No recommendation on downtown height increase to 35 ft (commission evenly split)
• In favor of regulating short-term rentals; further discussion to come
• Approved minutes of October 18, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance 22-10 regarding a rezoning request for the Elizabeth West property. The meeting also includes a budget workshop and reports from management and the student liaison.

• Public hearing for Elizabeth West Rezone from Agriculture (A-1) to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Possible action on Ordinance 22-10 to rezone Elizabeth West property
• Budget Workshop
• Student Liaison Report from Karli Pronske

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing on Ordinance 22-10 to rezone the Elizabeth West Property from Agriculture (A-1) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). After hearing public comment and discussion, the board voted 4-2 to continue action to the November 15 meeting, with Trustees Einspahr and Secrist opposed. No other substantive decisions were made; the consent agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including Oct. 11 minutes (6-0)
• Continued action on Ordinance 22-10 (Elizabeth West rezoning) to Nov. 15 (4-2)

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda for the October 4 minutes and a main discussion on a municipal code review. The review covers defining education institutions, setback tables, site plan requirements, downtown district lot coverage and height, commercial storage containers, and short-term rentals. No final decisions are listed; the items are for discussion.

• Discussion on defining education institutions in municipal code
• Review of setback tables
• Site plan requirements including signature block and CORE comments
• Downtown district lot coverage and height requirements
• Discussion on commercial storage containers and short-term rentals

The Elizabeth Planning Commission reviewed multiple municipal code items, directing staff to forward recommendations on setback tables and commercial storage containers to the Board of Trustees, and recommending approval for site plan signature block and CORE comments. Several items were tabled to the next meeting, including education institutions, downtown lot coverage, downtown height requirements, and short-term rentals. The commission also approved the October 4, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to forward setback table recommendations to Board of Trustees
• Recommended approval of site plan signature block to Board of Trustees
• Accepted CORE comments changes to forward to Board of Trustees
• Directed staff to forward commercial storage container recommendations to Board of Trustees
• Tabled education institutions definition to next meeting
• Tabled downtown district lot coverage to next meeting
• Tabled downtown district height requirements to next meeting

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors will meet to review minutes from the September 8 meeting and discuss several topics, including the Main Street Streetscape project, CORE add services, the 2023 schedule, and the Work Plan with a DOLA visit. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on the appointment of Bob Rasmussen to the Historic Advisory Board and the cancellation of the December 27, 2022, regular meeting. The board will also review management monitoring reports and receive a student liaison report.

• Appointment of Bob Rasmussen to Historic Advisory Board (term through 12/31/2022)
• Possible cancellation of December 27, 2022, regular Board meeting
• Review of Management Monitoring Reports
• Student Liaison Report by Karli Pronske
• Minutes approvals: September 27, 2022, Board meeting and September 12, 2022, Historic Advisory Board meeting

The Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Bob Rasmussen to the Historic Advisory Board with a term ending December 31, 2022. They also unanimously approved the consent agenda and canceled the December 27, 2022 regular meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of staff and board reports.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of September 27, 2022 (6-0)
• Appointed Bob Rasmussen to Historic Advisory Board, term through 12/31/2022 (6-0)
• Canceled December 27, 2022 regular Board meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 4, 2022, at 6:30 PM in Town Hall, 151 S. Banner Street. The body will consider approving minutes from the September 20 meeting and hear a public hearing on the Elizabeth West Rezone application, which proposes converting approximately 425 acres from Agriculture (A-1) to Planned Unit Development (PUD).

• Elizabeth West Rezone from Agriculture (A-1) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for ~425 acres
• Public hearing on the rezone application
• Possible action to recommend approval to the Board of Trustees
• Consent agenda includes approval of September 20 meeting minutes

The Elizabeth Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted 3-1 to recommend approval of the Elizabeth West Rezone application, which would change approximately 425 acres from Agriculture (A-1) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The recommendation includes suggested conditions of approval and will go to the Board of Trustees for final action. The commission also approved the September 20, 2022 meeting minutes and received updates on the Historic Advisory Board ordinance, Historic Walk and Talk, and an upcoming Streetscape public meeting.

• Recommended approval of Elizabeth West Rezone (425 acres, A-1 to PUD) (3-1)
• Approved minutes of September 20, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:17 p.m. (unanimous)

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss several items, including a staff update on the Historic Preservation Code Update, a Historic Walk and Talk event, and the 2022 Work Plan. A work session on design guidelines creation strategies will follow. The agenda is mostly discussion-oriented with no major decisions listed.

• Staff update regarding Historic Preservation Code Update
• Discussion regarding Historic Walk and Talk
• Discussion regarding 2022 Work Plan and Assignments
• Work session on design guidelines creation strategies

The Historic Advisory Board met and approved the minutes from September 13, 2022. Staff reported that the Board of Trustees passed the Historic Preservation Code Ordinance on September 27, 2022. The board discussed the Historic Walk and Talk, historic register listings, and an interpretive plaque, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved minutes of September 13, 2022 (unanimous)
• Added Historic Registry Listing to agenda as item 5
• Adjourned meeting at 5:12 PM (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop and a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes a public hearing and possible action on updates to the town's historic preservation codes.

• Ordinance 22-09: Code changes to the Historic Advisory Board and Historic Preservation
• Appointment of Ronni Curtis to the Historic Advisory Board
• Budget Workshop

The Board of Trustees approved changes to the municipal code regarding historic preservation and the Historic Advisory Board. The Board also appointed a new member to the Historic Advisory Board.

• Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Appointed Ronni Curtis to the Historic Advisory Board for a term ending December 31, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-09 updating the municipal code for the Historic Advisory Board and Historic Preservation (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth, CO Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 20, 2022, at 6:30 PM in Town Hall (151 S. Banner Street). The meeting will include a discussion on amendments to the Elizabeth Municipal Code, covering topics such as beverage processing, lot line adjustments, and zoning changes for schools and downtown districts.

• Discussion on amendments to Elizabeth Municipal Code (beverage processing, lot line adjustments, CMU-Commercial Mixed Use, public institution private schools, downtown district school uses, educational institution definitions)
• Staff Report by Pam Cherry
• Minutes review of August 2, 2022 meeting

The Elizabeth Planning Commission made recommendations on several municipal code amendments, including allowing beverage processing by special review in certain districts, adding townhomes as a special review use in Commercial Mixed Use, and permitting private schools as an allowed use in Public Institution. They also recommended light custom manufacturing as a special review use in several districts and an allowed use in Light Industrial. No final decisions were made; these are recommendations to the Board of Trustees.

• Recommended beverage processing as Use by Special Review in RC, CMU, DT (unanimous)
• Recommended townhomes as Use by Special Review in CMU (unanimous)
• Recommended private schools as allowed use in Public Institution (unanimous)
• Recommended schools as Use by Special Review in Downtown District (unanimous)
• Recommended light custom manufacturing as Use by Special Review in RC, CMU, DT and allowed in LI (unanimous)
• Approved agenda changes and August 2, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on the Main Street streetscape, followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider a new liquor license for Catrina's Mexican Grill, approve several resolutions including a traffic study agreement and election cancellation, and discuss capital reserve policies and a guardrail maintenance agreement.

• Public hearing and possible action on Catrina's Mexican Grill Burrito liquor license application
• Resolution 22R41: agreement with Stolfus and Associates for traffic study services
• Resolution 22R42: declaring candidates elected and cancelling November 8, 2022 Town Election
• Resolution 22R43: authorizing Town Administrator to approve license agreements for Town property use up to two days for special events
• Resolution 22R45: letter agreement with E-86 Metropolitan District and Lennar Construction for guardrail maintenance at Legacy Loop

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new liquor license for Catrina's Mexican Grill Burrito. They also approved several resolutions, including a traffic study agreement with Stolfus and Associates (5-1), a resolution canceling the November 8, 2022 Town Election (6-0), and a resolution authorizing the Town Administrator to approve special event license agreements (5-1). The Board discussed the Main Street Streetscape project but took no action, deciding to wait for the traffic study.

• Approved new liquor license for Catrina's Mexican Grill Burrito (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R41 for traffic study services with Stolfus and Associates (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 22R42 canceling November 8, 2022 Town Election (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R43 authorizing Town Administrator to approve special event license agreements (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 22R44 for Enterprise Fund Capital Reserve Policies (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R45 for guardrail maintenance agreement at Legacy Loop (5-1)
• Discussed Main Street Streetscape project; no action taken, waiting for traffic study

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several historic preservation topics, including a code update, survey results, certificates of appropriateness, a compiled property list, and the 2022 work plan. The agenda is primarily discussion items with no final decisions listed.

• Staff update on Historic Preservation Code Update
• Discussion on Historic Preservation Survey Results release
• Discussion on Certificate of Appropriateness
• Discussion on compiled historic property list
• Discussion on 2022 Work Plan and Assignments

The Historic Advisory Board approved the August 1, 2022 minutes and discussed several staff updates, including plans to release the Historic Preservation Survey results on the town website and social media. The board agreed to hold a workshop on design guidelines after the October 3, 2022 regular meeting. No formal decisions were made on the other discussion items.

• Approved August 1, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold design guidelines workshop after October 3, 2022 meeting

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors will meet to discuss the Main Street Streetscape and zoning requirements for the Downtown District. The board will also review minutes from the August 11, 2022, meeting.

• Discussion regarding Main Street Streetscape
• Discussion regarding Downtown District Zoning Requirements and Allowable Uses

The Main Street Board approved the 2022 ornament program, selling ornaments to merchants for $7.00 each with an expected retail price of $14.99. The board also approved the agenda change and the August 11 minutes. Discussions were held on the Main Street Streetscape project, downtown zoning requirements, and other updates, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 ornament program: sell to merchants at $7.00, expected retail $14.99 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda change adding ornament program discussion (unanimous)
• Approved August 11, 2022 regular minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 6, 2022, was canceled. The agenda had listed discussions on meeting protocol and several amendments to the Elizabeth Municipal Code.

• Proposed amendments to Municipal Code regarding Beverage Processing
• Proposed amendments to Municipal Code regarding Lot Line Adjustments
• Proposed amendments to Municipal Code regarding CMU-Commercial Mixed Use
• Proposed amendments to Municipal Code regarding Public Institution - Private School
• Proposed amendments to Municipal Code regarding Downtown District - Allowed Uses - Schools

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on historical code updates followed by a regular meeting at Town Hall on August 23, 2022. The Board will discuss and possibly act on the town employee handbook, financial policies, a Town Hall server upgrade, municipal code amendments and resolutions regarding water restrictions, and a landscaping contract not to exceed $79,500.00.

• Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 22-07 regarding the Town of Elizabeth Employee Handbook
• Discussion and possible action on Resolution 22R37 adopting comprehensive Financial Policies
• Discussion and possible action on a Server Upgrade for Town Hall
• Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 22-08 and Resolution 22R39 regarding water restrictions
• Discussion and possible action on Resolution 22R40 approving a Trade Contractor Agreement with 101 Landscaping Elizabeth, Colorado not to exceed $79,500.00

The Board of Trustees approved new water restrictions and updated the municipal code regarding the authority to impose them. The Board also authorized a landscaping contract and a server upgrade for Town Hall.

• Approved Ordinance 22-07 approving the Town of Elizabeth Employee Handbook (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 22R37 adopting comprehensive Financial Policies (6-0)
• Approved $10,030.00 server upgrade for Town Hall from Phoenix Technology (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-08 amending municipal code regarding authority to impose water restrictions (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 22R39 implementing water restrictions (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 22R40 landscaping contract with 101 Landscaping not to exceed $79,500.00 (6-0)
• Approved August 9, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 16, 2022, was canceled. The agenda had listed discussions on meeting protocol and several municipal code amendments.

• Proposed amendments to Municipal Code regarding Beverage Processing
• Proposed amendments to Municipal Code regarding Lot Line Adjustments
• Proposed amendments to Municipal Code regarding CMU-Commercial Mixed Use
• Proposed amendments to Municipal Code regarding Public Institution - Private School
• Proposed amendments to Municipal Code regarding Downtown District allowed uses for schools

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors will discuss upgrades to the Main Street Streetscape, resident canvassing efforts, social media strategy, and potential changes to downtown height requirements and lot coverage. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Main Street Streetscape upgrades
• Review of Main Street Resident Canvassing results
• Proposal to discuss social media strategy
• Possible changes to Downtown District Height Requirements and Lot Coverage

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors met on August 11, 2022, and approved the minutes from the July 11, 2022 meeting unanimously. The board discussed staff reports on the Main Street streetscape project, resident canvassing, social media, and downtown height and lot coverage requirements, but took no formal action on these items. The meeting adjourned at 10:28 AM.

• Approved minutes of July 11, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on financial policies followed by a regular meeting at Town Hall on August 9, 2022. Key items include a public hearing and vote on a special event license for the Elizabeth Collaborative Event, consideration of mandatory watering restrictions, and discussions on a license agreement, intergovernmental agreement, digital signs, and a landscape project.

• Resolution 22R38: License agreement with the Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation
• Public hearing and vote on Special Event License for Elizabeth Collaborative Event by Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce
• Resolution 22R35: Intergovernmental Agreement with the Elbert County Clerk and Recorder
• Resolution 22R36: Implementation of mandatory watering restrictions for all irrigation within Town limits
• Discussion and possible action on purchasing two digital signs and the Town Hall Landscape project

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution implementing mandatory watering restrictions for all irrigation within town limits, citing water shortage concerns. They also approved a license agreement with the Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation, a special event license for the Elizabeth Collaborative Event, an intergovernmental agreement with the Elbert County Clerk and Recorder, the purchase of two digital signs, and moving forward with a Town Hall landscaping contract not to exceed $80,000. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved Resolution 22R38, license agreement with Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation (4-0)
• Approved Special Event License for Elizabeth Collaborative Event (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R35, intergovernmental agreement with Elbert County Clerk and Recorder (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R36, mandatory watering restrictions for all irrigation (4-0)
• Approved purchase of two digital signs (4-0)
• Approved moving forward to draft contract with 101 Landscaping for Town Hall landscaping, not to exceed $80,000 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the Elizabeth Municipal Code Review and the use of laptops and emails for commission members.

• Discussion regarding Elizabeth Municipal Code Review
• Discussion regarding Planning Commission laptops and emails

The Elizabeth Planning Commission approved the July 5, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting included discussions on town emails for commissioners, a municipal code review of sections 10 and 16, land use application fees, a future work session with the Town Board, meeting frequency, and several development projects. No formal decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Approved July 5, 2022 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Planning Commission laptops and emails (no action)
• Discussed Elizabeth Municipal Code Review sections 10 and 16 (no action)
• Discussed land use application fees (no action)
• Discussed future work session with Town Board (no action)
• Discussed moving to two meetings per month (no action)
• Discussed paving at Countryside Village (no action)
• Discussed Walnut Grove and Winchester Estates developments (no action)

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board will meet to discuss the Historic Preservation Code Update, the Certificate of Appropriateness, and the 2022 Work Plan and Assignments. The agenda also includes a staff update on the Elizabeth Historic Walk and Talk and the regular meeting minutes from July 11, 2022.

• Discussion regarding Historic Preservation Code Update led by Zach Higgins
• Discussion regarding Certificate of Appropriateness led by Zach Higgins
• Discussion regarding Elizabeth Historic Walk and Talk led by Zach Higgins
• Discussion regarding 2022 Work Plan and Assignments led by Zach Higgins

Historic Advisory Board

The Historic Advisory Board held a regular meeting on August 1, 2022, with a quorum present. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 11, 2022 meeting. All other agenda items were discussions only, covering the historic preservation code update process, certificate of appropriateness options, the annual Walk and Talk event, and the 2022 work plan. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved July 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the possible implementation of water restrictions and a post office matter. The board may also act on an agreement with the Elbert County Clerk and Recorder. An executive session is scheduled regarding the development of a senior center.

• Resolution 22R34: Intergovernmental Agreement with Elbert County Clerk and Recorder
• Discussion on possible implementation of water restrictions
• Post Office discussion with Patrick Davidson
• Executive session to authorize Town Administrator for senior center development

The Board of Trustees approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Elbert County Clerk and Recorder (Resolution 22R34) and approved out-of-state travel and training for two staff members. The Board also directed Public Works to implement even/odd watering restrictions. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved Resolution 22R34, Intergovernmental Agreement with Elbert County Clerk and Recorder (6-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel and training for Allison Ritter and Hannah Bruce (6-0)
• Directed Public Works to implement even/odd watering restrictions
• Approved consent agenda including July 12, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss negotiations for Senior Center development (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Main Street Board of Directors is meeting to discuss downtown district regulations and business outreach. The board will review signage, streetscape plans, and networking events.

• Discussion regarding Downtown District Height Requirements and Lot Coverage
• Discussion regarding Main Street advertising/signage with Carriage Shoppes Vendor
• Discussion regarding Main Street Streetscape
• Discussion regarding networking event with Main Street Businesses and Organization
• Discussion regarding social media

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the appointment of two municipal judges and an intergovernmental agreement with the Elizabeth School district. The meeting also includes a quarterly report from the Main Street Board of Directors.

• Appointment of Virginia L. Robbins, Esq., and Thomas A. Ramunda Jr., Esq. as Elizabeth Court Municipal Judges
• Resolution 22R33 regarding a School Resource Officer program agreement with the Elizabeth School district
• Main Street Board of Directors Quarterly Report

The Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Virginia L. Robbins and Thomas A. Ramunda Jr. as Elizabeth Municipal Court Judges through December 2022, and approved Resolution 22R33, an intergovernmental agreement for the School Resource Officer program with the Elizabeth School District. The consent agenda, including the June 28 minutes, was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and discussions.

• Appointed Virginia L. Robbins as Municipal Court Judge through December 2022 (7-0)
• Appointed Thomas A. Ramunda Jr. as Municipal Court Judge through December 2022 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R33, intergovernmental agreement for School Resource Officer program (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 28, 2022 minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board will discuss the Historic Preservation Code Update, 188 South Main Street, and the 2022 Work Plan and Assignments during its meeting on Monday, July 11, 2022. The board will also review minutes from the June 20, 2022 special meeting and receive staff and commissioner reports.

• Discussion regarding the Historic Preservation Code Update
• Discussion regarding 188 South Main Street
• Discussion regarding 2022 Work Plan and Assignments

Historic Advisory Board

The Historic Advisory Board met on July 11, 2022, and approved the minutes from the June 20 special meeting. The board discussed the Historic Preservation Code presentation, the National Historic Registry application process for 188 South Main Street, and the 2022 work plan and assignments, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved June 20, 2022 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Historic Preservation Code presentation to Planning Commission and Board of Trustees
• Discussed National Historic Registry application process for 188 South Main Street
• Discussed 2022 work plan and assignments

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a recommendation for Ordinance 22-07, which repeals and reenacts Chapter 2 Article VIII and Chapter 16 Article XI of the Elizabeth Municipal Code. The commission will also elect a new chairperson for 2022, discuss a code review workshop, and receive microphone training.

• Public Hearing and possible recommendation for Ordinance 22-07 (repealing and reenacting Chapter 2 Article VIII and Chapter 16 Article XI of the Municipal Code)
• Election of new Planning Commission Chairperson for 2022
• Discussion regarding Code Review Workshop
• Discussion of new microphone training

The Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Trustees approve Ordinance 22-07 to repeal and reenact specific sections of the Elizabeth Municipal Code. The commission also elected a new chairperson for 2022.

• Approved May 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Case as Chairperson for 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 22-07 to the Board of Trustees (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss updates to water and sewer tap fees and the repeal of a rate reduction for Leap Program residents. The board is also considering a Planning Commission appointment and opting out of a state leave insurance program.

• Resolution 22R30: Repealing 50% water and sewer rate reduction for Leap Program residents
• Resolution 22R31: Amending Water and Sewer Tap Fees and the Renewable Water Resource Fee
• Resolution 22R29: Opting the Town out of the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
• Resolution 22R32: Ratifying the Site Plan for 755 Crossroads Circle
• Appointment of Greg Lindbloom to the Planning Commission through December 31, 2025

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved four resolutions: opting out of the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, repealing the 50% water/sewer rate reduction for LEAP-qualifying residents, amending water/sewer tap fees and the Renewable Water Resource Fee, and ratifying a site plan for 755 Crossroads Circle. They also appointed Greg Lindbloom to the Planning Commission and swore in Officer Lyndi Burnley. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 22R29 opting out of state family leave program (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R30 repealing 50% water/sewer rate reduction for LEAP residents (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R31 amending water/sewer tap fees and Renewable Water Resource Fee (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R32 ratifying site plan for 755 Crossroads Circle (5-0)
• Appointed Greg Lindbloom to Planning Commission through Dec 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Swore in Officer Lyndi Burnley
• Approved consent agenda including June 14 minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is meeting to review and potentially recommend updates to the Historic Preservation Code, covering Chapter Two Article VIII and Chapter Sixteen Article XI. The board will also review meeting minutes from May 2, 2022, and June 6, 2022.

• Discussion and possible action of recommendation of the Historic Preservation Code Update (Chapter Two Article VIII and Chapter Sixteen Article XI)

Historic Advisory Board

The Historic Advisory Board approved recommendations for the Historic Preservation Code Update to be sent to the Planning Commission and Board of Trustees. The board also approved the minutes from May 2 and June 6, 2022.

• Approved Historic Preservation Code Update recommendations for Planning Commission and Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved May 2, 2022, and June 6, 2022, meeting minutes (5-0)

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors is holding a workshop to discuss the Main Street Streetscape with DHM Design and CORE Engineering. The meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2022, from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at 151 S. Banner St. The agenda includes standard public comment rules and meeting protocol.

• Workshop on Main Street Streetscape with DHM Design and CORE Engineering
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker
• Meeting at 151 S. Banner St., Elizabeth, CO

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the possible development of the Gesin Lot and the appointment of a backup Judge. The body will also consider a resolution to establish a Naming and Memorial Committee.

• Discussion regarding possible Gesin Lot Development
• Resolution 22R28 to establish the Naming and Memorial Committee
• Discussion on the appointment of a backup Judge
• Presentation from The Arc Arapahoe & Douglas Counties
• Discussion on senior outreach with Alana Wolner

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution to create the Naming and Memorial Committee. The Board also approved the minutes from the May 24, 2022, meeting.

• Approved Resolution 22R28 establishing the Naming and Memorial Committee (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the May 24, 2022, Regular Meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Town of Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors is holding a regular business meeting. They will discuss Prickly Pear Antiques at 341 Main Street, the Main Street Streetscape project and a June 30th meeting, a networking event with Main Street businesses and organizations, and quarterly reporting to the Board of Trustees. A work session on the Main Street Streetscape will follow the regular meeting.

• Discussion regarding Prickly Pear Antiques at 341 Main Street
• Discussion regarding Main Street Streetscape and June 30th meeting
• Discussion regarding Networking event with Main Street Businesses and Organization
• Discussion regarding Quarterly reporting to the Board of Trustees
• Work Session regarding the Main Street Streetscape to follow the regular meeting

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors met on June 9, 2022, and approved the minutes from May 12, 2022, unanimously. The board discussed the Prickly Pear Antiques project, the Main Street Streetscape project, a networking event, and quarterly reporting. No formal decisions were made on these discussion items; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Historic Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend updates to the Historic Preservation Code. The board will also review its 2022 Work Plan and the results of the Historic Preservation Survey.

• Recommendation of Historic Preservation Code Update (Chapter Two and Chapter Sixteen)
• 2022 Work Plan and Assignments
• Release of Historic Preservation Survey results

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on a site plan for 755 Crossroads Circle. The meeting includes discussions on groundwater decrees, municipal code updates, and several intergovernmental agreements.

• Public hearing and possible action on 755 Crossroads Circle (Cleary) Site Plan
• Ordinance 22-04 to update the Municipal Code election schedule
• Resolution 22R27 to amend the license agreement with Elizabeth Brewing Company
• Ordinance 22-05 regarding smoking in public parks and recreation areas
• Resolution 22R26 to terminate participation in the Colorado Rangers Law Enforcement Shared Reserve

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a site plan for the Cleary Building and updated the municipal code regarding election schedules and harassment. The Board also established a Main Street Board of Directors and approved several intergovernmental agreements.

• Approved site plan for 755 Crossroads Circle, Cleary Building (7-0)
• Approved update of Groundwater Decrees and required funding (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-04 updating the Election Schedule (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R24 creating the Main Street Board of Directors (7-0)
• Appointed Kurt D. Prinslow and Brandon Jeffress to Main Street Board (7-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Elbert County Clerk and Recorder (7-0)
• Terminated participation in Colorado Rangers Law Enforcement Shared Reserve (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-05 regarding smoking in public parks (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Main Street Board of Directors is meeting to discuss improvements to the streetscape and the selection of 2022 ornaments. The board will also review a networking event for local businesses and the organization of the board itself.

• Main Street Streetscape discussion
• 2022 Ornaments discussion
• Networking event with Main Street Businesses and Organizations
• Main Street Board of Directors growth and organization

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors met and approved the April 21, 2022 minutes unanimously. They discussed preliminary streetscape survey and design plans, 2022 town ornaments, a networking event tentatively scheduled for July 28 at The Nest, and board growth. No formal decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Approved April 21, 2022 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss appointing a member to serve a term through November 2022. The body will also consider agreements for a local event and a community development memorandum.

• Appointment of Barbara McGinn or Nick Snively to the Board of Trustees
• Resolution 22R22: Personal Services Agreement with Jason Piter (JP Events & Marketing) for the Wine in the Pines Event
• Resolution 22R23: Memorandum of Understanding with Colorado Department of Local Affairs and University of Colorado Denver
• 2021 Audit Presentation by Adams Group
• Presentation by Casey Westbrook of Colorado Parks and Wildlife

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees appointed Nick Snively to fill a vacant seat through November 2022, with a 4-1 vote. The board also approved a deer management program for 2022, a personal services agreement for the Wine in the Pines event, and a memorandum of understanding with the University of Colorado Denver. Several reports were given but no other formal decisions were made.

• Appointed Nick Snively to Board of Trustees through November 2022 (4-1)
• Approved Deer Management program for 2022 with max harvest of 10 deer (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R22 for Wine in the Pines event agreement (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R23 for MOU with CU Denver (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 26 minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of the Cleary site plan at 755 Crossroads Circle. They will also discuss the Elizabeth 44 project with THK Associates and gather feedback on the Draft Historic Preservation Code update. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving reports.

• Public hearing on 755 Crossroads Circle (Cleary) site plan
• Possible recommendation to Board of Trustees for 755 Crossroads Circle site plan
• Discussion of Elizabeth 44 with THK Associates presentation
• Discussion on Draft Historic Preservation Code update

The Planning Commission voted to recommend the approval of the 755 Crossroads Circle (Cleary) Site Plan to the Board of Trustees. The commission also reviewed a presentation on the Elizabeth 44 project and a staff report on the Draft Historic Preservation Code update.

• Approved April 5, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 755 Crossroads Circle (Cleary) Site Plan (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Town of Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a possible Preservation Code Update, including planning for a second public meeting and next steps. The board will also review a model preservation ordinance from History Colorado, its 2022 work plan, and the town's designated historic properties list and map. Staff and board reports will be given.

• Discussion of second Public Meeting for possible Preservation Code Update
• Discussion of History Colorado Basic Model CLG Preservation Ordinance
• Discussion of 2022 Work Plan
• Discussion of Town of Elizabeth Designated Historic Properties list and map
• Approval of Regular Minutes of April 18, 2022

Historic Advisory Board

The Board approved the minutes from the March 7, 2022, meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of discussions regarding the Preservation Code Update, the 2022 workplan, and the designated historic properties list.

• Approved March 7, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 26, 2022, at Town Hall. The board may act on a consent agenda, minutes, public hearings, and new business including a $450,000 lift-station contract and discussions on senior services and youth entertainment.

• Special Event License for Dads of Castle Rock Community Outreach – Michelle Oeser
• Resolution 22R21: $450,000 contract with Polarized Water Solutions for Gold Creek Lift Station Project
• Discussion on scope of service for a multi-use senior facility
• Discussion on youth entertainment at the Farmers’ Market
• Public hearing on Special Event License for Dads of Castle Rock Community Outreach – Michelle Oeser

The Board unanimously approved a $540,000 trade contract with Polarized Water Solutions for the Gold Creek Lift Station project. It also approved a special event license for Dads of Castle Rock Community Outreach and directed staff to pursue a senior center design contract. The meeting ended with an executive session on personnel matters.

• Approved Consent Agenda including April 12 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Special Event License for Dads of Castle Rock Community Outreach (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R21 for $540,000 Gold Creek Lift Station contract with Polarized Water Solutions (6-0)
• Approved Town Administrator to pursue senior center design contract (6-0)
• Directed staff to explore non-profits, face painting, and balloon art at Farmers' Market
• Entered executive session for Town Administrator review (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission will discuss proposals from the Main Street Board of Directors, including expanding its membership from five to seven members and updates to street furniture, ornament design, and flower plantings. The meeting will also cover a historic preservation code update and a networking event with EMMA.

• Possible action to grow Main Street Board membership from 5 to 7 members
• Discussion on Main Street street-furniture updates
• Discussion on 2022 ornament design for Main Street
• Discussion on historic preservation code update proposal
• Discussion on flower plantings on Main Street

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors unanimously recommended to the Board of Trustees that its membership grow from 5 to 7 members. The board also approved a cow-and-rancher design for the 2022 ornament and agreed to proceed with the same flower planting plan as last year. A networking event with EMMA was tabled until the next meeting.

• Recommended growing board membership from 5 to 7 (unanimous)
• Approved cow-and-rancher design for 2022 ornament (unanimous)
• Agreed to move forward with same flower planting plan as last year
• Tabled networking event/meeting with EMMA

Planning Commission

The Historic Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the historic registration of a specific local building and review preservation survey results. The board will also discuss a preservation ordinance model and a public meeting for code updates.

• National/State Historic registration for the Historic Bank Building at 188 South Main Street
• Results from Historic Preservation Survey
• History Colorado Basic Model CLG Preservation Ordinance
• Second Public Meeting for possible Preservation Code Update

Historic Advisory Board

The board unanimously supported the preservation code ordinance update as presented on April 18, 2022. Members also discussed the Nation/State Historic registration for the Historic Bank Building, reviewed survey results, and received updates on the CLG ordinance and a public meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from March 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Supported preservation code ordinance update as presented (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially act on several license agreements and special event applications. The meeting includes proposals for new municipal fees and a rental agreement.

• Resolution 22R19: establishing a potentially dangerous dog permit fee
• Resolution 22R20: establishing a fee for food trucks using Town electric power
• Special Event License Applications for Protectors of Elizabeth and Farmers’ Market
• Resolution 22R17: license agreement with Don Means
• Resolution 22R18: license agreement with Scott Olmsted for Elephant Rock Bicycle Tour

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved several resolutions and licenses, including a license agreement with Don Means, a special event license for Protectors of Elizabeth, a special event license for the Farmers' Market Summer Series, a license agreement for the Elephant Rock Bicycle Tour, a potentially dangerous dog permit fee, a fee for food truck electric power use, and a lift station contract. The Board also directed the Town Administrator to negotiate a rental agreement with Pam Cherry. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved Resolution 22R17 license agreement with Don Means (5-0)
• Approved Special Event License for Protectors of Elizabeth (5-0)
• Approved Special Event License for Farmers' Market Summer Series (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R18 license agreement for Elephant Rock Bicycle Tour (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R19 potentially dangerous dog permit fee (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R20 food truck electric power fee (6-0)
• Approved moving forward with Lift Station contract (6-0)
• Directed Town Administrator to negotiate rental agreement with Pam Cherry

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to elect a 2022 Chair and Vice Chair, introduce a new Community Development Director, and receive a briefing on the Board of Trustees’ approval of a site development plan transfer for Pine Ridge Crossing. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as minutes approval, staff and commissioner reports, and public comment.

• Election of 2022 Chair and Vice Chair
• Introduction of Pam Cherry as new Community Development Director
• Briefing on Resolution 22R14 approving site development plan transfer for Pine Ridge Crossing (151 S. Banner Street) from Pine Ridge Crossing, LLC to Neighborhood Carwash Aurora, LLC DBA Pine Ridge Apartments, LLC

The Elizabeth Planning Commission held a regular meeting on April 5, 2022, with all members present except Rob Porter. The commission unanimously approved the January 4, 2022 minutes, elected Nick Snively as 2022 Chair and Barbara McGinn as 2022 Vice Chair, and received a briefing on the Pine Ridge Crossing site plan assignment. No substantive land-use decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved January 4, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Nick Snively as 2022 Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Barbara McGinn as 2022 Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:24 PM (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss establishing a town pay plan including job descriptions and pay grades. The board is also considering license agreements and the assignment of rights for the Pine Ridge Crossing Site plan.

• Resolution 22R16: Establishing a pay plan for the Town of Elizabeth including job descriptions and pay grades
• Resolution 22R13: License agreement between the Town and Tom Peterson – Michelle Oeser
• Resolution 22R15: License agreement between the Town and The Elizabeth Brewing Company
• Resolution 22R14: Assignment of rights for the Pine Ridge Crossing Site plan to Neighborhood Carwash Aurora, LLC DBA Pine Ridge Apartments, LLC
• Appointment or reappointment of members to the Main Street Board of Directors

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new pay plan for the Town, license agreements with Tom Peterson (Elbert County Republican Party) and The Elizabeth Brewing Company, and reappointed Michael Hussey to the Main Street Board. A resolution assigning development rights for the Pine Ridge Crossing site plan was approved 4-3, with Mayor Pro Tem Ternus and Trustees Weaver and Secrist opposed. The decision on the other two Main Street Board candidates was tabled.

• Approved Resolution 22R13, license agreement with Tom Peterson (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R15, license agreement with The Elizabeth Brewing Company (7-0)
• Reappointed Michael Hussey to Main Street Board through March 31, 2025 (7-0)
• Tabled decision on other Main Street Board candidates
• Approved Resolution 22R14, Pine Ridge Crossing site plan assignment (4-3)
• Approved Resolution 22R16, Town pay plan with job descriptions and pay grades (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 8, 2022 minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Main Street Board of Directors will meet to discuss the 2022 Elizabeth Farmers Market Agreement and street-furniture. The board will also review the 2023 ornament design and a public meeting for streetscape design.

• 2022 Elizabeth Farmers Market Agreement
• Main Street Street-Furniture
• 2023 Ornament Design
• Main Street Streetscape Design Public Meeting
• Recommendation of Main Street Board of Directors Candidates to the Board of Trustees

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board unanimously recommended Kurt Prinslow or Brandon Jeffress for appointment and Michael Hussey for reappointment to the Board of Trustees. They also unanimously recommended the 2022 Elizabeth Farmers' Market Agreement. The 2023 ornament design was tabled, and bench options were discussed with more details to come.

• Recommended Kurt Prinslow or Brandon Jeffress for appointment to Main Street Board (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Michael Hussey to Main Street Board (unanimous)
• Recommended 2022 Elizabeth Farmers' Market Agreement to Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Tabled 2023 ornament design until next meeting

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees meets to discuss and possibly act on appointments to the Planning Commission and Historic Advisory Board, a donation to the Elizabeth Education Foundation, and resolutions related to AARP membership and park infrastructure grants. The board will also review police training and consider a sound equipment purchase for Town Hall.

• Possible appointment of Ed Beard or Julie Uhernik to Planning Commission (non-voting)
• Possible appointment of Dennis Boehler to Historic Advisory Board
• Donation discussion to Elizabeth Education Foundation
• Resolution 22R10: Town to join AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities
• Resolution 22R12: $X purchase of new sound equipment for Town Hall (Integrated Systems & Design)

The Board of Trustees approved several appointments to town boards and a $500 donation to the Elizabeth Education Foundation. The Board also authorized joining the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities and applying for an AARP Community Challenge Grant.

• Approved purchase and installation of Town Hall sound and video equipment from Integrated Systems & Design, not to exceed $90,000 using ARPA funds (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Julie Uhernik as a voting member of the Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Ed Beard as a non-voting member of the Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Dennis Boehler to the Historic Advisory Board (7-0)
• Approved $500 donation to the Elizabeth Education Foundation (7-0)
• Approved travel for Officer Allen to Goodland, Kansas for training (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R10 to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R11 to apply for an AARP Community Challenge Grant for park and infrastructure improvements (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is meeting to discuss outcomes from a public kickoff meeting, plans for an upcoming historic preservation survey, and a preservation ordinance from History Colorado. They are also discussing National and State Historic registration for the Historic Bank Building located at 188 South Main Street. This meeting involves only discussions and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion regarding outcomes and lessons learned from Public Kickoff Meeting
• Discussion regarding upcoming Historic Preservation Survey
• Discussion regarding History Colorado Basic CLG Preservation Ordinance
• Discussion regarding National/State Historic registration for the Historic Bank Building at 188 South Main Street
• Approval of Regular Minutes of February 11, 2022

Historic Advisory Board

The Historic Advisory Board held a regular meeting with no formal decisions beyond approving the February 11, 2022 minutes. Members discussed lessons learned from the public kickoff meeting, upcoming historic preservation survey questions, changes to the History Colorado CLG ordinance, and helping owners of the Historic Bank Building at 188 South Main Street apply for National/State historic registration. No votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved February 11, 2022 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:53 PM (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will meet to consider new business items including a tourism grant with the Elizabeth Chamber, establishing park use fees via Resolution 22R09, and pursuing AARP grant opportunities to become an Age-Friendly Community. The board will also swear in a new officer and receive reports from student and management liaisons.

• Swear in Officer McDaniel
• Discussion and possible action on Tourism Grant with Elizabeth Chamber
• Discussion and possible action on Resolution 22R09 establishing Park Use Fees
• Discussion on seeking AARP Grant opportunities and Age-Friendly Community status

Planning Commission

The Historic Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a preservation ordinance based on the History Colorado Basic Model. The board will also review lessons from the Saving Places Conference and plan an upcoming public meeting on historic preservation.

• Discussion regarding History Colorado Basic Model CLG Preservation Ordinance
• Planning for upcoming Historic Preservation Public Meeting
• Review of Saving Places Conference outcomes
• Discussion on Quarterly Report to Board of Trustees

Historic Advisory Board

The Historic Advisory Board unanimously approved the January 10, 2022 minutes. The board discussed conference outcomes, an upcoming public meeting, and a preservation ordinance review. Regular meetings will now be held at 4:30 PM. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved January 10, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Set regular meetings to 4:30 PM

Planning Commission

The Main Street Board of Directors is meeting to discuss a 2022 Farmers' Market Agreement for recommendation to the Board of Trustees. The board will also discuss the artist design of streetscape items.

• 2022 Farmers' Market Agreement
• Artist Design of Streetscape items

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors met on February 10, 2022, and approved the January 13, 2022 minutes unanimously. The Farmer's Market agreement item was postponed to the next meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of discussions and staff updates.

• Approved January 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Farmer's Market agreement item to next meeting

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on senior programs, followed by a regular meeting. They will consider resolutions to accept roadway property from Elbert County and approve a regional opioid intergovernmental agreement. The board will also hold executive sessions to discuss the potential purchase or sale of property in Block 4 and the former Frontier High School.

• Resolution 22R07: accepting conveyance of roadway property from Elbert County
• Resolution 22R08: approving Colorado Regional Opioid Intergovernmental Agreement
• Executive session on property in Block 4
• Executive session on property formerly known as Frontier High School
• Workshop discussion on senior program

The Board unanimously approved two resolutions: accepting roadway property from Elbert County and joining a regional opioid intergovernmental agreement. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of reports and discussion.

• Approved Resolution 22R07 accepting roadway property conveyance from Elbert County (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R08 approving Colorado Regional Opioid Intergovernmental Agreement (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda with amendment to item 5 (7-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss updates to dog regulations and a code of conduct for elected officials. The body is also considering a grant application for Revitalizing Main Street and appointments to the Historic Advisory Board.

• Ordinance 22-03 regarding the Regulation of Dogs
• Resolution 22R06 Adopting Code of Conduct for Elected Officials
• Revitalizing Main Street Grant Application
• Appointment of Aimee Woodall and Brandi Wilson to the Historic Advisory Board
• Swearing in of Daniel DiLoreto

The Board of Trustees approved a Revitalizing Main Street Grant Application and a $400,000 grant match, both on 6-0 votes. Trustees also appointed Aimee Woodall and Brandi Wilson to the Historic Advisory Board, adopted Resolution 22R06 creating a Code of Conduct for elected officials, and approved Ordinance 22-03 amending the town's dog regulations. All votes were 6-0, with Mayor Vasquez absent. The rest of the meeting was reports and discussion with no action taken.

• Approved Revitalizing Main Street Grant Application (6-0)
• Approved $400,000 grant match (6-0)
• Appointed Aimee Woodall to Historic Advisory Board, term through Dec 31, 2024 (6-0)
• Appointed Brandi Wilson to Historic Advisory Board, term through Dec 31, 2024 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22R06, Code of Conduct for Elected Officials (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-03 amending dog regulation sections of Article VII, Chapter 7 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including swearing in Daniel DiLoreto and Jan 11 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned at 8:31 pm (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Main Street Board of Directors is meeting to review the 2022 Elizabeth Main Street Program Workplan and a Revitalizing Main Street Grant application. The board will also discuss the 2022 Elizabeth Farmers Market agreement.

• Resolution 22-01 to establish a designated public place for meeting notices
• Approval of 2022 Elizabeth Main Street Program Workplan
• Recommendation for Revitalizing Main Street Grant Application
• Agreement for 2022 Elizabeth Farmers Market

Main Street Board of Directors

The Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors approved its December 9, 2021 minutes, Resolution 22-01 establishing a public posting place for meeting notices, and the 2022 Elizabeth Main Street Program Workplan. The Board also recommended that the Board of Trustees approve a Revitalizing Main Street Grant application and discussed the 2022 Farmers' Market agreement.

• Approved December 9, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-01 for posting meeting notices (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Elizabeth Main Street Program Workplan (unanimous)
• Recommended Board of Trustees approval of Revitalizing Main Street Grant application (unanimous)
• Provided direction for the 2022 Elizabeth Farmers' Market agreement

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss updates to town parking requirements and the membership of the Planning Commission. The meeting includes votes on professional service contracts for streetscape design and historic surveys.

• Ordinance 22-01 regarding changes to the Town’s parking requirements
• Resolution 22R04 for CORE Consulting, Inc. regarding Main Street Streetscape/widening project design
• Resolution 22R05 for HistoryMatters, LLC for historic survey services
• Ordinance 22-02 regarding Planning Commission membership
• Resolution 22R02 for a Direct Services Contract with East Central Council of Local Governments for public transit

The Board of Trustees appointed Daniel P. DiLoreto to the Board and filled two Planning Commission seats. The Board approved ordinances regarding parking requirements and Planning Commission membership, as well as contracts for public transit, historic surveys, and Main Street streetscape design.

• Appointed Daniel P. DiLoreto to Board of Trustees through November 2022 (6-0)
• Appointed Nick Snively as voting member of Planning Commission through 2025 (6-0)
• Appointed Rob Porter as non-voting member of Planning Commission through 2023 (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance 22-02 amending Planning Commission membership (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-01 changing Town parking requirements (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R02 for public transit services contract (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R04 for Main Street streetscape/widening design by CORE Consulting, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22R05 for historic survey services by HistoryMatters, LLC (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board meets to discuss and possibly decide on electing a 2022 chairperson and vice chairperson, adopt a resolution to establish a designated public place for posting meeting notices, and review travel expenses and reimbursements. The board will also discuss recommendations for alterations at 286 South Main Street and consider a quarterly report to the Board of Trustees.

• Election of 2022 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Historic Advisory Board Resolution 22-01: Designated Public Place for Meeting Notices
• Discussion on travel expenses and reimbursements
• Recommendation on proposed alterations at 286 South Main Street
• Historic Advisory Board Quarterly Report to Board of Trustees

Historic Advisory Board

The Historic Advisory Board met on January 10, 2022 with Chair John Quest, Vice Chair Cecilia Farin and Member Jerry Garland present. The Board approved its December 6, 2021 minutes, re-elected John Quest as Chairperson and Cecilia Farin as Vice Chairperson for 2022, and approved Resolution 22-01 establishing a designated public place for posting meeting notices under C.R.S. 24-6-402(2)(c). It also voted to support the applicant on proposed alterations at 286 South Main Street. Other items, including travel reimbursements, meeting dates, a HistoryColorado model preservation ordinance, and board reports on the Old Stone Church and Frontier High School, were discussion only with no action recorded.

• Approved December 6, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Re-elected John Quest as Chairperson and Cecilia Farin as Vice Chairperson for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-01 designating a public place for posting meeting notices under C.R.S. 24-6-402(2)(c) (unanimous)
• Voted to support the applicant on proposed 286 South Main Street alterations (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 1:02 PM (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 22-01. The body will discuss and potentially recommend that the Board of Trustees repeal and reenact Section 16-6-10 of the Elizabeth Municipal Code regarding parking requirements.

• Ordinance 22-01 regarding changes to the Town's parking requirements
• Planning Commission Resolution 22-01 to establish a designated public place for posting meeting notices

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend Ordinance 22-01 to the Board of Trustees, which would repeal and reenact Section 16-6-10 of the Elizabeth Municipal Code changing the Town's parking requirements. It also approved Resolution 22-01 establishing a designated public place for posting meeting notices, and approved the November 2, 2021 minutes with changes. A public hearing on Ordinance 22-01 was held, with resident Anthony Godaire speaking; the minutes do not record the content of his comments.

• Recommended Ordinance 22-01 to the Board of Trustees, repealing and reenacting Section 16-6-10 on Town parking requirements (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution 22-01 establishing a designated public place for posting meeting notices (unanimous)
• Approved November 2, 2021 minutes with recommended changes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:07 PM (unanimous)