Elizabeth public meetings in 2025
79 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to interview candidates for the interim administrator position. No formal action is listed on the agenda, but the board may take action on any item discussed. Public comment is allowed, with each speaker limited to three minutes.
- Workshop on interim administrator interview
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
- Meeting at Town Hall, 151 S. Banner Street
Board of Trustees
The Town of Elizabeth Board of Trustees regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, 151 S. Banner Street, has been canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate regarding public comment rules and meeting conduct, with no substantive items listed for discussion or action.
- Meeting canceled
Board of Trustees
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees is holding a workshop meeting with a single agenda item: interviewing candidates for the interim administrator position. This is a discussion/interview session, not a final decision-making meeting, though action may be taken on any listed item. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering public comment rules and meeting conduct standards.
- Workshop interview for interim administrator position
- Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker
- Rules on public conduct and political endorsement restrictions during comment
Planning Commission
The scheduled Planning Commission meeting on December 16, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered.
Board of Trustees
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several resolutions, including amendments to the FY2025 budget and 2026 mill levies, reappointment of a Planning Commissioner, and a new website policy. The board will also consider a transit service agreement and receive updates on the Hillside Park project and employee time accounting.
- Reappointment of Amy Schmidt to Planning Commissioner for a four-year term (2026–2029)
- Resolution 25R44: Amend FY2025 budget
- Resolution 25R45: Amend 2026 set mill levies
- Resolution 25R46: Repeal and replace Town of Elizabeth website policy
- Executive session to discuss potential senior-center property acquisition
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Historic Advisory Board
The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the November meeting minutes, discussing the 2026 meeting schedule, and considering the 2026 workplan and budget. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of November 3, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion and possible action on 2026 meeting schedule
- Discussion and possible action on 2026 workplan and budget
- Staff report and board reports
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Main Street Board of Directors
The Main Street Board of Directors will meet to discuss and possibly act on the 2026 meeting schedule and workplan/budget. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
The Main Street Board of Directors met on December 8, 2025, but lacked a quorum, so no official decisions were made. The meeting was converted into a workshop to discuss recent town events and goals for the upcoming year. No votes or formal actions were taken.
Planning Commission
The Elizabeth Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a workshop to discuss potential code updates regarding parking and zoning district-specific requirements. No formal action is listed on the agenda beyond discussion of these items.
- Discussion of code updates on parking requirements
- Discussion of zoning district-specific requirements
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially act on the 2026 Town budget, mill levy, and appropriation of funds. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding amendments to the 2025 budget.
- Resolution 25R41: Adopting the 2026 Town of Elizabeth Budget
- Resolution 25R43: Setting the Mill Levy
- Ordinance 25-13: Amending Municipal Code to allow Potbellied Pigs as pets
- Resolution 25R40: Residential Lease Agreement for 601 Pine Ridge Street
- Resolution 25R39: Agreement with Adams Group, LLC for Fiscal Year 2025 audit services
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2026 town budget, appropriations, and mill levy, and passed an ordinance allowing potbellied pigs as pets. They also approved audit services, a residential lease, and appointed interim town administrators. A resolution to amend the 2025 budget was tabled to December 9.
- Approved Ordinance 25-13 allowing potbellied pigs as pets (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 25R41 adopting 2026 budget (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 25R42 appropriating sums of money (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 25R43 setting mill levy (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 25R39 for audit services with Adams Group (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 25R40 for residential lease at 601 Pine Ridge St (6-1)
- Appointed Michelle Oeser and Jeff Engel as interim town administrators (7-0)
- Tabled Resolution 25R44 amending 2025 budget to Dec 9 meeting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing and discuss the proposed 2026 budget. The meeting also includes votes on several resolutions regarding town agreements and emergency planning.
- Public hearing and discussion on the Proposed 2026 Budget
- Resolution 25R35: Resignation Agreement between the Town of Elizabeth and Patrick Davidson
- Resolution 25R36: Personal Services Agreement with Patricia Ann Fontenot for Victim Advocate Services
- Resolution 25R37: Approval of the Town of Elizabeth Emergency Evacuation Plan
- Resolution 25R38: License Agreement with Elizabeth Brewing company for the 2026 Friday Night Market at Running Creek Park
The Board approved four resolutions: a resignation agreement with Patrick Davidson (5-2), a personal services agreement with Patricia Ann Fontenot for victim advocate services (7-0), the Town's Emergency Evacuation Plan (7-0), and a license agreement with Elizabeth Brewing Company for Friday Night Markets at Running Creek Park in 2026 (7-0). The Board also directed staff to place the proposed 2026 budget on the November 20th meeting agenda for approval and to add an item about appointing a staff member as serving administrator.
- Approved Resolution 25R35 resignation agreement with Patrick Davidson (5-2)
- Approved Resolution 25R36 victim advocate services agreement with Patricia Ann Fontenot (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 25R37 Emergency Evacuation Plan (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 25R38 license agreement with Elizabeth Brewing Company for Friday Night Markets 2026 (7-0)
- Directed staff to place 2026 budget on November 20th agenda for approval
- Directed staff to add serving administrator appointment to November 20th meeting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Main Street Board of Directors
The Main Street Board of Directors will hold a workshop to discuss the activation of the Gesin Lot. The board will also discuss the 2026 Workplan.
- Discussion regarding Gesin Lot activation
- Discussion regarding 2026 Workplan
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025, has been canceled.
Historic Advisory Board
The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Town Hall. The board is scheduled to consider changing the December 2025 meeting date, discuss the 2026 meeting schedule, and hold a workshop for the 2026 workplan.
- Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of July 7, 2025
- Request to change the December 2025 meeting date and discussion of the 2026 meeting schedule
- Workshop on the 2026 workplan
The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board approved the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes and voted to change the December 2025 meeting date from the 1st to the 8th. The board also discussed the Saving Places conference, a Rooted in Place submission, the 2026 meeting schedule, and a 2026 workplan workshop.
- Approved minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 7, 2025 (5-0)
- Approved changing the December 2025 meeting date from the 1st to the 8th (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will discuss a request for an ordinance change from a resident and a compensation study. The board may take action on Ordinance 25-12, which proposes amendments to numerous sections of the Elizabeth Municipal Code.
- Possible action on Ordinance 25-12 amending multiple sections of the Elizabeth Municipal Code
- Discussion on compensation study presented by Patrick Davidson
- Discussion on ordinance change request from resident Brooke Jacobson
- Executive session regarding Town Administrator review and legal advice
The Board unanimously approved Ordinance 25-12, amending multiple sections of the Elizabeth Municipal Code, and directed staff to pursue a 30% pay increase for staff based on a compensation study. They also directed staff to draft an ordinance regarding pot-bellied pigs. The meeting closed with an executive session on personnel matters.
- Approved Ordinance 25-12 amending municipal code sections (6-0)
- Directed staff to pursue 30% pay increase for staff
- Directed staff to draft ordinance on pot-bellied pigs
- Approved minutes of October 14, 2025 meeting (5-0, one abstention)
- Held executive session on Town Administrator review
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for the Town of Elizabeth on October 21, 2025, at 6:30 PM has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.
Board of Trustees
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a compensation workshop to review and discuss trustee pay. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and vote on several requests regarding the property at 350 South Elbert Street and the Walnut Grove project. The meeting includes decisions on land use, subdivision, and the vacation of a town roadway. The Board will also enter an executive session to discuss three potential annexations.
- Use by Special Review and Minor Development for 350 South Elbert Street
- Ordinance 25-11 to vacate Dale Court and the Walnut Grove Final Plat
- Resolution 25R33 and 25R34 regarding the Final Plat and Site Development Plan for Walnut Grove at East Maple and South Elbert Street
- Swearing in of Commander Brett Cutler
- Executive session regarding potential annexations of 889 South Elizabeth Street, 33874 County Road 21, and a portion of Section 18-8S-64W
The Board of Trustees approved the Walnut Grove final plat, site development plan, and the vacation of Dale Court, all with a condition requiring the property to maintain and replace a fence on the utility easement. The Board also approved resolutions for a Use by Special Review and Minor Development at 350 South Elbert Street. An executive session was held to discuss potential annexations.
- Approved Resolution 25R25 granting Use by Special Review at 350 South Elbert Street (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 25R26 approving Minor Development Subdivision at 350 South Elbert Street (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 25-11 vacating Dale Court with fence maintenance condition (4-2)
- Approved Resolution 25R33 approving Walnut Grove Final Plat with fence maintenance condition (4-2)
- Approved Resolution 25R34 approving Walnut Grove Site Development Plan with fence maintenance condition (4-2)
- Approved Consent Agenda including September 23, 2025 minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Swore in Commander Brett Cutler
- Held executive session on potential annexations of 889 South Elizabeth Street, 33874 County Road 21, and Section 18-8S-64W
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Main Street Board of Directors
The Main Street Board of Directors will meet to discuss hiring a musician for BooBash. The board will also review takeaways from the Main Street Managers' Summit and the 5K & Family Color Run.
- Possible action regarding a musician for BooBash
- Main Street Managers' Summit takeaways
- 5K & Family Color Run recap and future planning
- Minutes of the July 14, 2025 Meeting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Historic Advisory Board
The Historic Advisory Board is holding a workshop to recap the Historic Walk and Talk. The board will also discuss ideas for grant funding.
- Recap of the Historic Walk and Talk
- Discussion of grant funding ideas
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the vacation of Dale Court and the Walnut Grove Final Plat. The body will discuss and potentially recommend approval of these items and the Walnut Grove Site Plan to the Board of Trustees.
- Public hearing and recommendation for Ordinance 25-11 to vacate Dale Court and the Walnut Grove Final Plat
- Public hearing and recommendation for the Walnut Grove Site Plan
The Planning Commission voted unanimously (0-5) to deny recommending Ordinance 25-11 to vacate Dale Court and the Walnut Grove Final Plat to the Board of Trustees. It also denied (1-4) recommending approval of the Walnut Grove Site Plan. No other substantive decisions were made; the consent agenda approving prior minutes passed 5-0.
- Denied recommendation to vacate Dale Court roadway (0-5)
- Denied recommendation for Walnut Grove Final Plat (0-5)
- Denied recommendation for Walnut Grove Site Plan (1-4)
- Approved consent agenda including August 5, 2025 minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Historic Advisory Board
The Historic Advisory Board meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025, is canceled.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will conduct budget workshops followed by a regular meeting. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and proclamations.
- October Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
- October National Community Planning Month Proclamation
- Elizabeth 135th Birthday Proclamation
- Recognition of Bill Mock
The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda (minutes from September 9, 2025) unanimously (6-0). They also read proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Community Planning Month, and Elizabeth's 135th Birthday. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and presentations.
- Approved consent agenda with correction (6-0)
- Adopted October Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation
- Adopted October National Community Planning Month proclamation
- Adopted Elizabeth 135th Birthday proclamation
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The September 16, 2025 Planning Commission regular meeting is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.
Board of Trustees
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions approving a use by special review and minor development for 350 S. Elbert St. They will also discuss an ordinance to enforce state vehicle registration requirements and adopt GASB Statement 34 into financial policies. The meeting includes workshops on the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce and fees in lieu in the downtown district.
- Public hearing and resolutions 25R25 and 25R26 for 350 S. Elbert St. (Alexandra Cramer)
- Ordinance 25-10 amending municipal code to enforce state vehicle registration requirements
- Resolution 25R27 adopting GASB Statement 34 into comprehensive financial policies
- Workshop on fee in lieu in the downtown district at 6:30 pm
- Constitution Week Proclamation by Mayor Ternus
The Board of Trustees unanimously continued the public hearing and two related resolutions for the 350 S. Elbert St. use by special review and minor development to October 14, 2025. They approved Resolution 25R27 adopting GASB Statement 34 (4-2) and Ordinance 25-10 enforcing state vehicle registration requirements (6-0). The consent agenda was approved unanimously.
- Continued public hearing for 350 S. Elbert St. use by special review to Oct. 14 (6-0)
- Continued Resolution 25R25 (findings of fact for 350 S. Elbert St.) to Oct. 14 (6-0)
- Continued Resolution 25R26 (minor development for 350 S. Elbert St.) to Oct. 14 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 25R27 adopting GASB Statement 34 (4-2)
- Approved Ordinance 25-10 enforcing state vehicle registration requirements (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Aug. 26, 2025 minutes (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Main Street Board of Directors
The Main Street Board of Directors will hold a workshop to discuss event details. The meeting focuses on planning for the Main St Car Show and an upcoming 5K.
- Discussion on Main St Car Show
- Details for the upcoming 5K
Historic Advisory Board
The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board will hold a workshop to discuss plans for a museum tour and the upcoming Walk and Talk event. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
Planning Commission
The Town of Elizabeth Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Town Hall has been canceled.
Board of Trustees
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on Hillside Paving/Wade Park Design, followed by a regular meeting. They will consider a retail liquor license for a store at 787 Crossroads Circle, a use by special review and minor development at 350 S. Elbert St., and several resolutions setting fees and rates, including VIN inspections, water/sewer base rates, a broadband license agreement, and temporary burn restrictions.
- Retail liquor license for HAR & ARSH Inc. (Elizabeth Liquor Store) at 787 Crossroads Circle
- Use by Special Review and Minor Development for 350 S. Elbert St. (Resolutions 25R25, 25R26)
- Resolution 25R29 setting VIN inspection rates
- Resolution 25R30 authorizing license agreement with Maverix Broadband for public right-of-way
- Resolution 25R32 amending water and sewer base rates
The Board of Trustees approved a retail liquor store license for HAR & ARSH Inc. (Elizabeth Liquor Store) at 787 Crossroads Circle by a 4-1 vote, with Mayor Ternus voting no. They also passed resolutions setting VIN inspection rates (4-1), authorizing a right-of-way license agreement with Maverix Broadband (5-0), implementing temporary burn restrictions (4-1), and amending water and sewer base rates (3-2). A public hearing and related resolutions for 350 S. Elbert St. were continued to September 9, 2025.
- Approved retail liquor store license for HAR & ARSH Inc. at 787 Crossroads Circle (4-1)
- Approved Resolution 25R29 setting VIN inspection rates (4-1)
- Approved Resolution 25R30 authorizing license agreement with Maverix Broadband for public right of way (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 25R31 implementing temporary burn restrictions (4-1)
- Approved Resolution 25R32 amending water and sewer base rates (3-2)
- Continued public hearing and resolutions for 350 S. Elbert St. to September 9, 2025
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Elizabeth Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Town Hall (151 S. Banner Street) has been canceled. No action will be taken on any agenda items.
Board of Trustees
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 12, 2025, at Town Hall. Items include votes on zoning resolutions for 350 S. Elbert St., adoption of a new parks master plan, and updates to financial policies.
- Vote on Resolution 25R25 granting Use By Special Review for 350 S. Elbert St.
- Vote on Resolution 25R26 approving Minor Development for 350 S. Elbert St.
- Vote on Resolution 25R27 adopting GASB Statement 34 into financial policies
- Vote on Resolution 25R28 adopting the Greater Elizabeth PROST Master Plan
- Approval of July 22, 2025 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Main Street Board of Directors
The Main Street Board of Directors will hold a workshop to discuss upcoming activities. The meeting focuses on preparations for September events and the selection of 2025 ornaments.
- Discussion on 2025 ornaments
- Updates regarding September events
Planning Commission
The Elizabeth Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of a Use by Special Review and Minor Development for 350 S. Elbert St. (applicant Alexandra Cramer) to the Board of Trustees. The agenda also includes approval of the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes and routine staff and commissioner reports.
- Public hearing on Use by Special Review and Minor Development at 350 S. Elbert St.
- Discussion and possible action on recommendation to Board of Trustees for 350 S. Elbert St.
- Consent agenda: approval of June 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes
The Elizabeth Planning Commission approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes and recommended approval to the Board of Trustees for a Use by Special Review and Minor Development for 350 S. Elbert St. The meeting also included staff reports and updates before adjourning.
- Approved June 17, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes (4-0)
- Recommended approval for Use by Special Review for 350 S. Elbert St. to the Board of Trustees (4-0)
- Recommended approval for Minor Development for 350 S. Elbert St. to the Board of Trustees (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Historic Advisory Board
The Historic Advisory Board is holding a workshop to discuss a Historic Walk and Talk and conduct a mid-year check-in.
- Discussion of Historic Walk and Talk
- Mid-year check-in
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is holding a budget workshop. The only listed item is a tentative administrator report, which is part of management monitoring reports. The agenda is otherwise procedural boilerplate, with no specific budget figures or decisions listed.
- Budget workshop
- Administrator report (tentative)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will receive a redevelopment analysis for the Gesin Lot and an audit presentation. The meeting includes a discussion on 501c3 status and an executive session regarding property acquisition for public parking.
- Gesin Lot Redevelopment Analysis presentation
- Audit presentation by Kevin Kimball
- 501c3 discussion with Sergeant Sean Bigler
- Executive session for legal advice on property acquisition for public parking
The Board of Trustees held a regular meeting with presentations on the Gesin Lot redevelopment and the draft 2024 audit, but no substantive decisions were made on these items. The only formal action was approving the July 8, 2025 minutes and unanimously moving into executive session to discuss property acquisition for public parking with the Town Attorney.
- Approved minutes of July 8, 2025 regular meeting with correction (6-0)
- Held executive session for legal advice on property acquisition for public parking (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Town of Elizabeth Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 6:30 PM has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
Main Street Board of Directors
The Main Street Board of Directors is holding its regular public meeting. The board will consider approving the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss the Main Street Car Show, the 2025 ornament design, and the Gesin Lot Redevelopment Report. A staff report and board reports are also on the agenda.
- Approval of May 12, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion on Main Street Car Show
- Discussion on 2025 Ornament Design
- Discussion on Gesin Lot Redevelopment Report
- Staff report and board reports
The Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors held a regular meeting on July 14, 2025, approving the consent agenda (including May 12 minutes) unanimously. The board discussed the Main Street Car Show, 2025 ornament design, Gesin Lot redevelopment report, and an upcoming workshop with the Board of Trustees. No formal decisions were made on these discussion items.
- Approved consent agenda including May 12, 2025 minutes (6-0)
- Discussed Main Street Car Show (no action)
- Discussed 2025 Ornament Design (no action)
- Discussed Gesin Lot Redevelopment Report (no action)
- Discussed upcoming Board of Trustees and Main Street Board workshop (no action)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Trustees
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will meet to consider a site development plan for the Elizabeth Liquor Store Project, adopt an AI policy, and authorize a compensation study. The workshop will feature a presentation on AI, and the regular meeting includes public comment and potential appointments.
- Discussion and possible appointment of Historic Advisory Board Member Alexandra Cramer
- Elizabeth Liquor Store Project Site Development Plan
- Resolution 25R22 approving liquor store site development plan
- Resolution 25R23 adopting Town of Elizabeth AI policy
- Resolution 25R24 authorizing pay equity analysis with Paypoint HR, LLC
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Historic Advisory Board
The Historic Advisory Board will meet to review minutes from June 2, 2025. The board is scheduled to discuss the 2025 Historic Walk and Talk.
- Discussion on 2025 Historic Walk and Talk
- Approval of June 2, 2025 meeting minutes
The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board met on July 7, 2025, to approve the previous meeting's minutes and discuss upcoming community events and administrative updates, including the 2025 Historic Walk and Talk and the resignation of John Quest.
- Approved minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2025 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for Elizabeth, CO, on July 1, 2025, was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place due to the cancellation.
Board of Trustees
The Town of Elizabeth Board of Trustees regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
Board of Trustees
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting at 6:00 PM on June 18, 2025, at Town Hall, 151 S. Banner Street. The agenda lists only procedural items and does not include substantive decisions or discussions.
Planning Commission
The Elizabeth Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of Resolution 25R22, a site development plan for the Elizabeth Liquor Store Project at 787 Crossroads Circle, to the Board of Trustees. The meeting also includes approval of the May 20, 2025 minutes and routine reports.
- Public hearing on Resolution 25R22 for the Elizabeth Liquor Store Project at 787 Crossroads Circle
- Discussion and possible action on recommending approval of Resolution 25R22 to the Board of Trustees
- Consent agenda: approval of May 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Trustees
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on the 2026 budget followed by a regular meeting. Key items include discussing a possible building moratorium, a wastewater agreement with Ridgewood Estates, a land trade involving 601 Pine Ridge Street, and a PUD for Gold Creek Commons. The board may also appoint a new member and consider issuing an RFP for a facility master plan.
- Discussion of building moratorium and vested property rights
- Wastewater agreement with Ridgewood Estates PUD / Pine Ridge Metro District
- Land trade: 601 Pine Ridge Street for Abraham Lot (Parcel ID 8513226004)
- Gold Creek Commons Planned Unit Development (PUD)
- RFP for Facility Master Plan
The Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Cynthia Thye to fill a vacancy, with her term ending November 2026. She was sworn in and seated. All other agenda items were discussions only, with no formal decisions made on those topics.
- Approved consent agenda including May 27, 2025 minutes (6-0)
- Appointed Cynthia Thye to Board of Trustees, term ending November 2026 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Main Street Board of Directors
The Main Street Board of Directors will hold a workshop to review the Stampede booth, conduct a mid-year check-in with members, and identify priority initiatives for the second half of 2025.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for June 3, 2025, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.
Historic Advisory Board
The Historic Advisory Board will meet to discuss awards for a historic building coloring contest. The board will also discuss opportunities to collaborate with the Elbert County Historical Society and Museum.
- Historic Building Coloring Contest Awards discussion
- Collaboration opportunities with Elbert County Historical Society and Museum
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Trustees
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting, including public hearings and possible action on adopting the 2024 Model Traffic Code, amending land use and development regulations, and repealing the three-ward system. The board will also discuss a memorandum of understanding for multi-agency services and enter executive session on a potential annexation.
- Ordinance 25-07: Adopt 2024 Model Traffic Code by reference
- Ordinance 25-08: Amend land use and development code (Chapter 16)
- Ordinance 25-09: Repeal three-ward system (Article II, Chapter 2)
- Resolution 25R21: Approve Collaborative Management MOU for multi-agency services
- Executive session on potential annexation of 889 South Elizabeth Street
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance 25-07. The body will discuss and possibly recommend this ordinance, which amends Chapter 16 of the Town of Elizabeth Municipal Code, to the Board of Trustees.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 25-07 to update the Town's Land Use and Development Code
- Possible recommendation of Ordinance 25-07 to the Board of Trustees
- Approval of February 4, 2025 meeting minutes
The Elizabeth Planning Commission approved the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting and recommended approval of Ordinance 25-07, which amends Chapter 16 of the Town of Elizabeth Municipal Code regarding land use and development, to the Board of Trustees. The commission also heard staff reports and commissioner updates before adjourning.
- Approved the minutes of the February 4, 2025 regular meeting (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Ordinance 25-07 updating the land use and development code to the Board of Trustees (5-0)
- Approved adjournment of the meeting at 7:34 PM (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will discuss a fuel facility agreement with the local school and fire districts. Members will also consider updated water and sewer standards and a site plan for paired homes on Banner Street.
- Resolution 25R19: Intergovernmental Agreement for a fuel facility with Elizabeth School District and Elizabeth Fire Protection District
- Resolution 25R20: Amended Site Plan Agreement for Banner Street Paired Homes
- Ordinance 25-06: Adoption of 2025 Water and Sewer Standards
- Proposal to issue an RFP for a Compensation Study and Pay Equity Analysis
- Presentation from Colorado Parks and Wildlife
The Board unanimously approved Resolution 25R19 authorizing an intergovernmental agreement for a fuel facility with the school and fire districts, and Ordinance 25-06 adopting the 2025 Water and Sewer Standards. A motion to approve Resolution 25R20 for an amended Site Plan Agreement regarding Banner Street Paired Homes failed 0-5. Staff was directed to proceed with an RFP for a compensation study and pay equity analysis.
- Approved Resolution 25R19 for fuel facility IGA (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 25-06 adopting 2025 Water and Sewer Standards (5-0)
- Denied Resolution 25R20 for amended Banner Street Paired Homes Site Plan Agreement (0-5)
- Directed staff to issue RFP for Compensation Study and Pay Equity Analysis
- Approved minutes of April 22 and April 30, 2025 meetings (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Main Street Board of Directors
The Main Street Board of Directors will meet to review routine minutes and discuss proposals for public art initiatives, including a mural at 122 S Main Street and plans for a broader Main Street Public Art Initiative. The board will also consider the use of videography interns for promotional content.
- Discussion on Mural Installation at 122 S Main Street
- Discussion on Public Art Initiative for Main Street
- Discussion on Videography Interns and Main Street Promotional Content
The Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors held a regular meeting on May 12, 2025, with a quorum present. The board approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting (6-0). No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of discussions on a mural installation, a public art initiative, videography interns, and various staff reports.
- Approved minutes of April 14, 2025 regular meeting (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Historic Advisory Board
The Historic Advisory Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on two specific items. The board is reviewing prize selections for a historic building coloring contest and promotional items for a Stampede booth.
- Prize selection for Historic Building Coloring Contest
- Stampede Booth and promotional items
The Historic Advisory Board approved spending $500 on prizes for the Historic Building Coloring Contest, after an amendment increased the amount from $250. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; remaining items were discussions only.
- Approved $500 for Historic Building Coloring Contest prizes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including February 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
Board of Trustees
This is a work session for the Board of Trustees, with the sole listed topic being a retreat discussion. The agenda contains no specific action items, ordinances, or contracts, only the general note that action may be taken on any listed items. Public comment rules are included but no public hearing is scheduled.
- Retreat discussion as the only agenda topic
Board of Trustees
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with one new business item: discussion and possible action on Resolution 25R18, which authorizes the Mayor to enter into a construction contract for the Depot Parking Lot. The meeting includes public comment and may take action on the resolution.
- Resolution 25R18 authorizing Mayor to contract for Depot Parking Lot construction
Board of Trustees
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on April 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Town Hall. The board will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including adopting 2025 water and sewer standards, approving a special event liquor license for the Friday Night Market Summer Series, and authorizing a contract for the Depot Parking Lot construction. Public hearings are scheduled for a special event application and the liquor license.
- Adoption of 2025 Water and Sewer Standards (Ordinance 25-06)
- Approval of Special Event Liquor License for Friday Night Market Summer Series
- Construction contract for Depot Parking Lot (Resolution 25R18)
- Swearing in of Officer Brett Cutler
- Arbor Day and National Police Week proclamations
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss a proposed update to the town code regarding assisted living services.
- Workshop to discuss proposed code update for assisted living services
Historic Advisory Board
The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is holding a workshop meeting on April 14, 2025, at Town Hall. The agenda contains only a call to order and a workshop session, with no specific action items or discussion topics listed.
- Workshop session
Main Street Board of Directors
The Main Street Board of Directors is meeting to discuss the 2025 ornament design and a possible reallocation of the swag budget. The agenda also includes approval of the March 10, 2025 minutes, a staff report, and board reports. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Discussion on 2025 Ornament Design
- Discussion and Possible Action on Swag Budget Reallocation
- Approval of minutes from March 10, 2025 regular meeting
Board of Trustees
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on April 8 at 7:00 PM in Town Hall. The board may take action on several items, including a resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign an amended 2025 license agreement with Elizabeth Brewing Company and a festival permit application for the same business. Other discussions include a strategic plan report, water and sewer standards, and the reinstatement of two Main Street Board members.
- Vote on Resolution 25R17 authorizing Mayor to execute amended 2025 license agreement with Elizabeth Brewing Company
- Possible action on Elizabeth Brewing Company Festival Permit Application
- Presentation of Todd Leopold 2025 Strategic Plan Report
- Discussion on Water and Sewer Standards
- Possible action to reinstate Michael Hussey and Brandon Jeffress to Main Street Board of Directors for three-year terms through April 30, 2028
Planning Commission
The Town of Elizabeth Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 6:30 PM has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting canceled
Board of Trustees
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 25, 2025, at Town Hall. The agenda includes consideration of a direct service agreement for public transit services, sponsorships for the 2025 Stampede Rodeo, and an appointment to the Main Street Board of Directors. The board will also review management monitoring reports and meeting minutes.
- Appointment of David Cox to the Main Street Board of Directors through December 31, 2027
- Discussion and possible action on sponsorships of the 2025 Stampede Rodeo
- Discussion and possible action on Resolution 25R16 regarding the Direct Service Agreement with the East Central Council of Local Governments for Public Transit Services
Planning Commission
The Town of Elizabeth Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for March 18, 2025, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.
Board of Trustees
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and possible action on a special event liquor license for the Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation. The board will also discuss and possibly approve an ordinance updating the Town employee handbook and a resolution authorizing a town match for a Main Street mural project through the DOLA Main Street Program. Other items include discussion of a tree at Bandt Park, management monitoring reports, and reports from a student liaison and board members.
- Public hearing and possible action on Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation special event liquor license application (Michelle Oeser)
- Ordinance 25-05: updates to Town of Elizabeth Employee Handbook
- Resolution 25R15: authorizing Town match for Main Street Mini-Grant Mural project through DOLA Main Street Program
- Discussion on Bandt Park Tree
- Consent agenda: minutes of February 25, 2025 regular meeting
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees unanimously approved a special event liquor license for the Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation, updated the Town Employee Handbook via Ordinance 25-05, and authorized a town match for the Main Street Mini-Grant Mural project through Resolution 25R15. The board also directed Public Works to keep the Bandt Park tree for this year and explore ways to honor it.
- Approved consent agenda including February 11, 2025 minutes (6-0)
- Approved special event liquor license for Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 25-05 updating Town Employee Handbook (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 25R15 authorizing town match for Main Street Mini-Grant Mural project (6-0)
- Directed Public Works to keep Bandt Park tree and research honoring it
Main Street Board of Directors
The Main Street Board of Directors will meet to discuss the Main Street Grand Reopening and a Stampede Booth. The board will also introduce a prospective board member.
- Introduction of prospective board member David Cox
- Discussion regarding Main Street Grand Reopening & Stampede Booth
- Review of February 10, 2025 meeting minutes
The Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors met on March 10, 2025, and approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting. The board also introduced prospective member David Cox and discussed the Main Street Grand Reopening and Stampede Booth, along with various staff updates. No other formal decisions were made.
- Approved consent agenda including February 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Introduced prospective board member David Cox (discussion only)
- Discussed Main Street Grand Reopening & Stampede Booth (no action)
Planning Commission
The Town of Elizabeth Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for March 4, 2025, at 6:30 PM has been canceled. The meeting was to be held at Town Hall, 151 S. Banner Street.
Historic Advisory Board
The Historic Advisory Board is holding a workshop to discuss three specific initiatives. The board will review the Walk & Talk, Art Contest, and the Get to Know HAB campaign.
- Discussion of Walk & Talk
- Discussion of Art Contest
- Discussion of Get to Know HAB campaign
Board of Trustees
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will consider resolutions authorizing a land exchange agreement with Don and Linda Bulmer, including payment of funds and execution of deeds, as well as approving a minor subdivision plat and site development plan for a Main Street off-street parking lot. The board will also discuss sponsorships for local events, a grant application resolution, and amendments to board manuals and codes of conduct. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Resolution 25R07: land exchange agreement with Don and Linda Bulmer
- Resolution 25R08: Minor Development Plat for Bulmer Filing No. 1 Subdivision
- Resolution 25R09: Site Development Plan for Main Street Off-Street Parking Lot
- Resolution 25R13: grant application to EIAF Grant Program
- Resolution 25R14: amendments to Board of Trustees Manual and Code of Conduct
Planning Commission
This Planning Commission meeting, scheduled for February 18, 2025, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.
Board of Trustees
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on February 11, 2025, at Town Hall. The board may take action on several appointments, a liquor license transfer, a land exchange agreement, and ordinances related to public camping and burn restrictions. Resolutions for streetlight electrical work and a May special election are also on the agenda.
- Appointment of Steve Gaither as Ward 2 Trustee
- Liquor License Transfer for Elizabeth Kitchen & Bar
- Land exchange agreement with Don and Linda Bulmer (Resolution 25R07)
- Ordinance 25-03 amending public camping rules
- Ordinance 25-04 updating county-wide burn restrictions
The Board appointed Steve Gaither as Ward 2 Trustee (5-1) and Jeff Lehman to the Historic Advisory Board (7-0). It approved a liquor license transfer for Elizabeth Kitchen & Bar, Resolution 25R10 for a DOLA Main Street Mini-Grant, Ordinance 25-03 amending the public camping prohibition, Ordinance 25-04 updating county-wide burn restrictions, and Resolution 25R11 for a trade contractor agreement with Sun Valley Contractors for Main Street streetlight electrical work. Two items were tabled: Resolution 25R07 (land exchange with Don and Linda Bulmer) and Resolution 25R08/25R09 (Bulmer Filing No. 1 subdivision plat and Main Street Off-Street Parking Lot site plan), both until the next regular meeting on February 25, 2025. Resolution 25R12 for a special election was withdrawn as unnecessary due to Gaither's appointment.
- Appointed Steve Gaither as Ward 2 Trustee (5-1)
- Appointed Jeff Lehman to Historic Advisory Board through Dec 31, 2025 (7-0)
- Approved liquor license transfer for Elizabeth Kitchen & Bar (7-0)
- Tabled Resolution 25R07 (land exchange with Bulmers) until Feb 25, 2025 (7-0)
- Tabled Resolution 25R08/25R09 (Bulmer subdivision plat and parking lot site plan) until Feb 25, 2025 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 25R10 for DOLA Main Street Mini-Grant (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 25-03 amending public camping prohibition (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 25-04 updating county-wide burn restrictions (7-0)
Main Street Board of Directors
The Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on February 10, 2025, at Town Hall. The agenda includes discussions on a Chamber of Commerce partnership update and the Main Street Flower Program, alongside routine administrative items.
- Discussion regarding Chamber of Commerce Partnership update
- Discussion regarding Main Street Flower Program
- Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 13, 2025
The Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors met on February 10, 2025, and unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting. The board held discussions on the Chamber of Commerce partnership, the Main Street Flower Program, the Sunshine Law, and President Wedel's upcoming presentation to the Board of Trustees. No formal decisions were made on these discussion items.
- Approved consent agenda including January 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Discussed Chamber of Commerce partnership update (no action)
- Discussed Main Street Flower Program (no action)
- Discussed Sunshine Law compliance (no action)
- Discussed President Wedel's presentation to Board of Trustees (no action)
Planning Commission
The Elizabeth Planning Commission holds a regular meeting on February 4, 2025, at Town Hall. Commissioners will consider Planning Commission Resolution 25-01 for posting meeting notices, elect officers for 2025, and hold a public hearing on the minor development and site plan for the Main Street Depot project.
- Resolution 25-01 establishing a designated public place for posting meeting notices
- Election of 2025 Chair and Vice Chair
- Public hearing and possible recommendation on the minor development and site plan for the Main Street Depot project
- Approval of minutes from the December 3, 2024 regular meeting
The Elizabeth Planning Commission recommended approval of the Minor Development and Site Plan for the Main Street Depot project to the Board of Trustees, with a 4-1 vote. The commission also approved a resolution establishing a designated public place for posting meeting notices, elected officers for 2025, and approved the consent agenda. No public comment was received.
- Recommended approval of Main Street Depot Minor Development and Site Plan to Board of Trustees (4-1)
- Approved Resolution 25-01 establishing designated public place for meeting notices (unanimous)
- Elected George Fick as 2025 Planning Commission Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Amy Schmidt as 2025 Planning Commission Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including December 3, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
Historic Advisory Board
The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is scheduled to meet on February 3, 2025, at Town Hall. The agenda includes discussions on a May Color Contest, a "Get to Know HAB" campaign, and the Saving Places Conference, alongside standard procedural items and staff reports.
- Discussion on May Color Contest
- Discussion on "Get to Know HAB" Campaign
- Discussion on Saving Places Conference
- Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 6, 2025
Board of Trustees
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees meets to review routine minutes, hear a student liaison report, and take possible action on several ordinances. Two proposed ordinances would amend local business-license rules and curfew enforcement, and a resolution would authorize an easement for a property at 525 Dale Court.
- Ordinance 25-01: amend business license and fee rules
- Ordinance 25-02: amend curfew violation sections of municipal code
- Resolution 25R06: authorize easement for 525 Dale Court, Elizabeth CO
- Appointment of Board representative to Façade Grant Committee
- Discussion on filling Ward 2 vacancy
Planning Commission
The Town of Elizabeth Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 6:30 PM has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss several resolutions, including changes to the town's mill levy and grant applications. The board may also act on a personal services agreement for victim advocate services and a subdivision agreement amendment.
- Resolution 25R02: Resolution amending Mill Levy
- Resolution 24R03: Personal Services agreement with Patricia Ann Fontenot for victim advocate services
- Resolution 24R04: Authorization for RAISE Grant Program applications
- Resolution 24R05: First Amendment to the Scarlett Creek Minor Subdivision Agreement
- Appointment of Gayle Gardner to the Historic Advisory Board
Main Street Board of Directors
The Main Street Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a consent agenda, and new business. Key items include a resolution to establish a designated public place for posting meeting notes, officer elections, and a discussion on business enrollment strategy. The meeting is open to the public.
- Resolution 25-01 establishing a designated public place for posting meeting notes
- Discussion and possible action on officer elections
- Discussion on Main Street business Locable enrollment strategy
- Approval of minutes from December 9, 2024 regular meeting
The Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors unanimously approved a letter of recommendation for the RAISE Grant opportunity, approved Resolution 25-01 designating a public notice posting place, and elected Carrie Wedel as President and Brandon Jeffress as Vice President for 2025. The board also discussed Locable enrollment strategy and received staff updates on streetscape, ornaments, and other projects.
- Approved letter of recommendation for RAISE Grant opportunity (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-01 establishing designated public notice posting place (unanimous)
- Elected Carrie Wedel as President and Brandon Jeffress as Vice President for 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including December 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for January 7, 2025, has been canceled.
Historic Advisory Board
The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on a resolution for meeting notice posting, façade grant proposals, officer elections, and a 2025 workplan. The board will also receive a staff report and a deed project status update.
- Discussion and possible action on Historic Advisory Board Resolution 25-01 for meeting notice posting
- Discussion on Façade Grant Program proposals
- Discussion and possible action on Chair, Vice Chair, and Historian elections
- Discussion and possible action on 2025 Workplan
- Deed Project Status update
The Historic Advisory Board approved two facade grant applications for properties at 122 Main Street and 166 S. Main St., and adopted Resolution 25-01 designating a public place for meeting notices. The board also elected Dennis Rodriguez as Chair and Jacque Hallett as Vice Chair, and approved the 2025 Workplan. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved Resolution 25-01 establishing designated public place for meeting notices (unanimous)
- Approved facade grant for 122 Main Street (unanimous)
- Approved facade grant for 166 S. Main St. (unanimous)
- Elected Dennis Rodriguez as Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Jacque Hallett as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 Workplan (unanimous)