Fairplay public meetings in 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board of Trustees will hold a final reading for the 2026 proposed budget and amended 2025 budget. The meeting includes a first reading of an ordinance to integrate state-mandated electric vehicle charging regulations and a discussion on water stock certificates and property near the Water Plant.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 9, Series of 2025 regarding electric vehicle charging systems
• Third and final reading of the 2025FY Amended Budget and 2026FY Proposed Budget
• Resolution No. 43, Series of 2025 to levy general property taxes for the 2026 budget year
• Approval of $68,429.35 in expenditures for Town funds from November 14 to November 26, 2025
• Discussion of property purchase at 1582 Beaver Creek Road and associated water stock certificates

The Board approved the meeting agenda after removing items B‑D. It adopted Ordinance No. 9 to integrate state EV‑charging regulations into the municipal code. Several resolutions were passed to adopt the amended 2025 budget, appropriate funds for the 2025 and 2026 budgets, levy the 2026 property tax, certify delinquent utility accounts, and update the Public Works manual. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda amendment (removing items B‑D) – unanimous
• Approved $68,429.35 check and ACH expenditures – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance No. 9 (EV charging regulations) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 39 (amended 2025 budget) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 40 (appropriations for amended 2025 budget) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 43 (levying 2026 property taxes) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 44 (certify delinquent 2025 utility accounts) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 45 (update Public Works manual) – unanimous

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board of Trustees will hold a fourth reading on adopting 2024 International and Colorado building and fire codes. The meeting includes a second reading of the 2025 amended and 2026 proposed budgets, as well as updates to wastewater design criteria and regulations.

• Fourth reading of Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2025 to adopt 2024 International and Colorado building, fire, and energy codes
• Second reading of 2025FY Amended Budget and 2026FY Proposed Budget
• Approval of $215,544.78 in expenditures issued through Bill.com from November 1 to November 13, 2025
• Resolution No. 37 and 38 regarding updated wastewater design criteria and rules and regulations
• Request from Police Chief Jeff Worley for early use of sabbatical leave for officers

The Fairplay Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, including $215,544.78 in expenditures, by unanimous vote. The Board then adopted Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2025, updating the town's building codes to the 2024 editions, also unanimously. Finally, the Board directed staff to prepare a letter of support for a nonprofit affordable‑housing application, with a 4‑to‑1 vote (Baum dissenting).

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and $215,544.78 expenditures (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3 updating building codes to 2024 editions (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare letter of support for nonprofit affordable‑housing application (4‑1, Baum dissent)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board of Trustees will conduct a first reading of the 2025 amended and 2026 proposed budgets. The meeting includes a continued appeal hearing regarding a lot line adjustment and several first readings for town resolutions.

• First reading of 2025FY Amended Budget and 2026FY Proposed Budget
• Appeal hearing for lot line adjustment at 1150 Castello Avenue
• Proposed lodging occupation tax increase to a maximum of $5.00 per occupied room per night
• Proposed Property Improvement Incentive Program agreement for 530 Front Street freezer enclosure
• Proposed second amendment to Habitat for Humanity development agreement at 521 Castello Avenue

The Board approved several items, including a mail‑ballot election for April 7 2026, a lodging‑tax increase question, and a second amendment to the Habitat for Humanity development agreement. It also stayed a lot‑line adjustment appeal, postponed the budget hearing to November 17 2026, and authorized an executive session on a police internal‑affairs matter.

• Approved mail‑ballot election for April 7 2026 (Resolution 35) – Unanimous approval
• Approved lodging‑tax increase question up to $5 per occupied room (Resolution 36) – Unanimous approval
• Approved second amendment to Development Agreement with Habitat for Humanity for 521 Castello Ave – Unanimous approval
• Approved Resolution 32 for Property Improvement Incentive Program for 530 Front Street freezer enclosure – Unanimous approval
• Stayed appeal of Lot Line Adjustment at 1150 Castello Ave, directing applicant to submit a formal variance – Unanimous approval
• Continued hearing on 2025 FY amended budget and 2026 FY proposed budget to November 17 2026 – Unanimous approval
• Moved into executive session to discuss police chief and Officer James Deschryver internal‑affairs investigation – Unanimous approval
• Approved consent agenda items, including prior meeting minutes and $134,819.94 check/ACH expenditures – Unanimous approval

Park County Intergovernmental

The Mayor and Board of Trustees for the Town of Fairplay will participate in an intergovernmental meeting with Park County. No public business or formal action will be taken during this session.

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on adopting 2024 international and Colorado building codes and an appeal regarding a lot line adjustment. The body will also consider contracts for hearing officer services and the purchase of real property near the town water plant.

• Appeal hearing for Lot Line Adjustment Plat at 1150 Castello Avenue
• Third reading of Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2025, adopting 2024 International and Colorado building codes
• Proposed purchase of real property at 1582 Beaver Creek Road and TBD Beaver Creek Road
• Proposed Property Improvement Incentive Program agreement for 701 Front Street
• Approval of $205,162.23 in expenditures for the period of October 2 through October 16, 2025

The Board approved the agenda amendment withdrawing New Business Item A and the consent agenda for $205,162.23 in expenditures, both unanimously. It continued the EP2025-003 appeal hearing to November 3, 2025, also unanimously. The Board rejected the original Ordinance No. 3 updating building codes for lack of a second, but unanimously approved moving it to November 17, 2026 for further notice. It approved three resolutions: a contract for hearing officer services (4‑1), purchase of land at 1582 Beaver Creek Road and related water certificates ($360,000 land, $70,000 certificates) with unanimous vote, and acceptance of an expanded water and sanitary easement, also unanimously.

• Agenda amendment to withdraw New Business Item A approved unanimously
• Consent agenda approving $205,162.23 in expenditures approved unanimously
• Appeal hearing EP2025-003 continued to November 3, 2025 unanimously
• Ordinance No. 3 (2024 code adoption) failed for lack of second; continuation to November 17, 2026 approved unanimously
• Resolution No. 33 (hearing officer services contract) approved 4‑1 (Baum voted No)
• Resolution No. 34 (purchase land adjacent to water plant for $360,000 and water certificates for $70,000) approved unanimously
• Expanded water and sanitary easement accepted unanimously
• Ordinance No. 7 (FY2025 amended budget) approved unanimously

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Fairplay Board of Trustees will approve $196,311.23 of check and ACH expenditures on the consent agenda. It will hold a first reading on a revocable sub‑license agreement with Savor the Wild for 401 Main Street. Public hearings will address a special‑use permit for mini‑storage at 1171 Bullet Road, a lease‑purchase financing ordinance, and an ordinance to waive a municipal code requirement.

• Approval of $196,311.23 in check and ACH expenditures (Consent Agenda)
• First reading of Resolution No. 31 authorizing a revocable sub‑license with Savor the Wild at 401 Main St
• Public hearing on Special Use Permit (SUP 2025‑001) for mini‑storage units at 1171 Bullet Road
• First reading of Ordinance No. 6 authorizing lease‑purchase financing for real‑property acquisition
• First reading of Ordinance No. 7 to waive or modify a requirement of Chapter 16 of the municipal code

The Fairplay Board approved Resolution No. 31 for a revocable sub‑license with Savor the Wild. It also approved a Special Use Permit and variance for personal storage at 1171 Bullet Road. Ordinance No. 6 authorizing lease‑purchase financing for watershed parcel acquisition was adopted, and Ordinance No. 7 allowing waivers of certain Unified Development Code requirements was approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. 31, revocable sub‑license with Savor the Wild (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit and variance for Buck Finley’s personal storage at 1171 Bullet Road (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6 authorizing lease‑purchase financing for watershed parcel acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7 permitting waivers/modifications of Unified Development Code requirements (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda expenditures of $196,311.23 for Sep 12‑Oct 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)

Board of Trustee Work Sessions

The Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss employee compensation and benefits for 2026. The body will also review planning and budget recommendations for the 2026 special events season.

• Proposed 3% COLA for employee salaries
• 2026 health, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• Proposed increase of Burro Buster 5k registration from $25 to $35 for adults
• Proposed increase of pack burro race registration from $65 to $70
• Discussion of 4th of July band fees, with staff noting requests of $5,000-$6,000

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Fairplay Board of Trustees will vote on a special use permit for Buck Finley to operate personal storage units at 1171 Bullet Road, including a variance from design requirements. The meeting also includes the first‑reading adoption of Ordinance No. 3, Series 2025 to adopt 2024 International and Colorado building codes, and Ordinance No. 5, Series 2025 amending Chapter 13 on payments. Several resolutions will be read for the first time, covering a parking‑lot variance for Highside Brewing, a community‑building permit and driveway variance for South Park Food Bank, and a bond‑counsel services agreement with Kutak Rock. Standard consent‑agenda items, citizen comments, and an executive session on personnel matters are also on the agenda.

• Special Use Permit SUP 2025‑001 for mini‑storage at 1171 Bullet Road (Commercial Zone, variance requested).
• Ordinance No. 3, Series 2025 adopting 2024 International Building, Residential, Mechanical, Energy, and related codes.
• Ordinance No. 5, Series 2025 amending Fairplay Municipal Code Chapter 13 regarding payments.
• Resolution No. 27, Series 2025 granting a variance from parking‑lot and landscaping standards for Highside Brewing, LLC.
• Resolution No. 28, Series 2025 granting a special use permit and driveway‑design variance for South Park Food Bank.

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, continued a special‑use permit hearing, and adopted Ordinance No. 5 moving utility bill due dates to the 20th of each month. It also unanimously approved Resolutions 27, 28 and 29 for a brewing‑business variance, a food‑bank permit, and bond‑counsel services. Finally, the Board approved Resolution 30 authorizing a full application to the Colorado Housing & Finance Authority land‑banking program, passing 3‑1 with Trustee Baum voting no.

• Approved consent agenda items including June minutes and $63,069.13 check expenditures (unanimous)
• Continued Special Use Permit SUP 2025‑001 hearing to Oct 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Ordinance No. 3 adoption to Oct 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5 changing utility bill due date to the 20th of each month (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 27 variance for Highside Brewing, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 28 special‑use permit and driveway variance for South Park Food Bank (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 29 agreement with Kutak Rock for bond‑counsel services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 30 authorizing full CHFA land‑banking program application (3‑1, Trustee Baum voted No)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Fairplay Board approved the Findings of Fact for Colorado Cantina at 456 Front Street. It also approved the Special Use Permit and variance for the South Park Food Bank’s community building at 516 Hathaway Street, adding several conditions and waiving the application fees. Both actions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved Findings of Fact, Conclusion and Order for Elevation Hospitality LLC dba Colorado Cantina at 456 Front Street (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of Special Use Permit SUP 2025-001 for Buck Finley at 117 I Bullet Road to Sep 15 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit and variance for South Park Food Bank community building at 516 Hathaway Street with conditions (unanimous)
• Waived application fees for South Park Food Bank Special Use Permit (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda expenditures totaling $105,182.02 (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board unanimously approved the application from Elevation Hospitality, LLC for a Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for the Colorado Cantina at 456 Front Street. It also approved a PIIP agreement for painting 690 Castello Avenue and a construction agreement with JR & Co for re‑roofing the 501 Main Visitor Center. The public hearing on a special‑use mini‑storage permit was continued to August 18, and the consent agenda check expenditures of $67,988.38 were approved.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda check expenditures of $67,988.38 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25 for PIIP painting project at 690 Castello Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 26 for JR & Co re‑roofing contract for 501 Main Visitor Center (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for SUP 2025-001 (mini‑storage) to Aug 18 (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Colorado Cantina at 456 Front St (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The board unanimously approved a $3,000 donation to High Rockies Community School’s Llama Rama fundraiser. It also approved an enhanced sales‑tax incentive agreement for JR’s Pizza Place and a certificate of appropriateness for a deck replacement at 425 Main St. Staff was directed to develop a waiver process for smaller development projects. Finally, the board instructed staff to enter a preliminary contract to purchase property adjacent to the town’s water plant and 10 water‑stock certificates for $430,000, pending financing approval.

• Approved $3,000 donation to High Rockies Community School (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 24, ESTIP with JR’s Pizza Place (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for deck at 425 Main St (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop waiver process for smaller development projects (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary contract to purchase water‑plant adjacent property and 10 water‑stock certificates for $430,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda expenditures: $72,076.80 for July 4‑16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda expenditures: $533,088.12 for June 1‑30, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Fairplay Board of Trustees unanimously approved the consent agenda and a series of resolutions covering a property improvement agreement for 200 6th Street, a waiver of up to $20,000 for a water tap at the Park County Sheriff's Office bunkhouse, an amended sidewalk construction contract, a biosolids services agreement, and the purchase of land and water‑stock certificates for $430,000. The Board also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a physical‑therapy building at 540 Front Street, a variance for ACL Real Estate at 411 US 285, and moved Ordinance No. 3 to a later consideration date. All votes were recorded as unanimous.

• Approved Consent Agenda and related expenditures of $83,626.50 – Unanimous
• Approved Resolution No. 21 (PIIP agreement with Marcia McMahon for 200 6th Street) – Unanimous
• Approved waiver of Water Tap Fee up to $20,000 for Park County Sheriff's Office Bunkhouse – Unanimous
• Approved Resolution No. 22 (amended construction contract with High Peak Construction, Inc. for sidewalks) – Unanimous
• Approved Resolution No. 20 (biosolids services agreement with TerraGenesis LLC for $91,000) – Unanimous
• Approved purchase of property at 1582 Beaver Creek Road and water‑stock certificates for $430,000 – Unanimous
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for South Park Health Services District at 540 Front Street – Unanimous
• Approved variance for ACL Real Estate (Highside Brewing) at 411 US 285 – Unanimous

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board voted unanimously to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract to buy two parcels at 1582 and TBD Beaver Creek Road and ten water stock certificates for a total of $430,000 ($360,000 for land and $70,000 for water certificates). The agreement includes a $5,000 earnest‑money deposit held in escrow. The motion was made by Trustee Voorhis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Douglas.

• Authorized Mayor to sign contract for two parcels and 10 water stock certificates for $430,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 earnest‑money deposit to be held in escrow

Board of Trustees Meetings

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including check expenditures of $207,794.03 and EFT expenditures of $185,972.28. It also unanimously adopted Resolution No. 18 authorizing a property‑improvement incentive for the 491 Front Street painting project. The board unanimously approved Resolution No. 19 to submit an application to the Land Banking Program. Decision on Resolution No. 20 for dewatering services was postponed pending clarification, and the board declined to raise its $430,000 offer on the Beaver Creek Road property.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, $207,794.03 checks, $185,972.28 EFT, April reconciliation) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 18 authorizing PIIP painting project at 491 Front Street – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 19 to submit Land Banking Program application – unanimous
• Postponed Resolution No. 20 (TerraGenesis dewatering services) pending clarification
• Declined to increase offer; kept $430,000 purchase offer for 1582 & TBD Beaver Creek Road parcels

Board of Trustees Meetings

The board unanimously approved $58,479.02 in May expenditures, adopted resolutions to close the Beaver Creek water‑plant project and to join the Colorado Retirement Association, and approved a police sabbatical leave policy. It also approved a 60‑day notice to terminate the Mission Square retirement plan and authorized a $430,000 counteroffer for two parcels totaling over 50 acres adjacent to the town water plant.

• Approved $58,479.02 in May expenditures (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 16, Series 2025 for Beaver Creek water‑plant improvement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 17, Series 2025 to join Colorado Retirement Association (unanimous)
• Approved 60‑day notice of plan termination to Mission Square (unanimous)
• Adopted Police Department Sabbatical Leave Policy (unanimous)
• Approved $430,000 counteroffer for 1582 Beaver Creek Rd and adjacent parcel (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Fairplay Board of Trustees approved Ordinance No. 4, establishing an automated vehicle identification system for speed enforcement on Highway 285 and Highway 9. The board also approved the agenda, $51,291.92 in expenditures, entry into an executive session on real‑property acquisition, and retained attorney Amy Caniglia for that purchase. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $51,291.92 expenditures on the consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4 AVIS system for automated speed enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved entry into executive session to discuss real‑property acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved retention of attorney Amy Caniglia for property purchase (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved $147,630.28 in expenditures for May 2‑8, 2025. Finally, the Board unanimously authorized an executive session to discuss potential annexation and acquisition of real property.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures of $147,630.28 (unanimous)
• Authorized executive session to discuss annexation and property acquisition (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Fairplay Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Courtney Avery to the vacant board seat for the term ending April 2026. The board also unanimously approved Resolution No. 15, Series of 2025, amending the construction contract for the 501 Main Burro Museum renovation. Additional unanimous approvals included the meeting agenda, consent agenda items, and proclamations for National Police Week and International Firefighters’ Day.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: April 7 and April 28 minutes, and $7,696.98 expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations recognizing National Police Week and International Firefighters’ Day (unanimous)
• Appointed Courtney Avery to vacant board seat (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to appointed trustee Courtney Avery (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 15, Series of 2025 for amended museum renovation contract (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Fairplay Board approved a construction agreement with Pavement Maintenance Services, Inc. for the 6th Street repair project. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a cold‑storage addition at 519 Main Street and adopted Ordinance No. 2 on private use of public rights‑of‑way. All items passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved Resolution No. 14, Series of 2025 for 6th Street repair project (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for cold‑storage addition at 519 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2025 on private use of public rights‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including $73,547.22 in expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting minutes for Dec 2 2024 and Dec 16 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board unanimously accepted Mayor Pro Tem Pete Lynn’s resignation and appointed Trustee Ray Douglas as the new mayor pro tem. It approved the adoption of Resolution No. 13 updating the town’s World Championship Burro Race rules. The Board also approved a $233,722.81 expenditure package, stayed a variance request for Highside Brewing for 90 days, and accepted the construction bid for several sidewalk projects. An executive session was authorized to discuss a real‑property acquisition.

• Accepted Mayor Pro Tem Pete Lynn’s resignation effective March 17 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Ray Douglas as mayor pro tem (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 13, Series 2025, revising burrow race rules (unanimous)
• Approved $233,722.81 in expenditures for March 15‑April 3 2025 (unanimous)
• Stayed ACL Real Estate’s variance request for Highside Brewing for 90 days (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of the sidewalk construction bid covering multiple streets (unanimous)
• Authorized executive session to discuss real‑property acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda items (unanimous)