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Fairplay public meetings in 2025

34 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

Fairplay Board of Trustees to consider 2026 budget and EV charger regulations

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.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously adopts EV charging ordinance and approves key budget resolutions

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.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

Fairplay Board of Trustees to consider building code and budget updates

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.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously adopts updated building code ordinance

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).

Mon Nov 3, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

Fairplay Board of Trustees to hold first reading on 2026 proposed budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approved mail‑ballot election for April 7 2026 municipal election

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.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Park County Intergovernmental

Fairplay officials to attend Park County Intergovernmental Meeting

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.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

Fairplay Board of Trustees to consider building codes and property purchases

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approved purchase of land and water certificates adjacent to town water plant

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.

Mon Oct 6, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

Board to consider special‑use permit for mini‑storage at 1171 Bullet Road

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.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved financing ordinance to acquire watershed parcels

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.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Board of Trustee Work Sessions

Fairplay Board of Trustees to discuss 2026 employee pay and special events

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.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

Board will consider a special use permit for a mini‑storage facility on Bullet Road.

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approved application to CHFA land banking program

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.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Board of Trustee Work Sessions

Fairplay Board of Trustees to discuss FY2026 budget priorities

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review a presentation from accounting firm Plante Moran. The Town Administrator will lead preliminary discussions on projects and priorities for the FY2026 budget.

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Mon Aug 25, 2025

Board of Trustee Work Sessions

Board discusses new development fees and wastewater rules

The Fairplay Board of Trustees holds a work session to review proposed changes to development impact fees, public works manuals, and wastewater regulations with the Town Engineer. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

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Mon Aug 18, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

Board to formalize liquor license approval for Colorado Cantina at 456 Front Street

The Fairplay Board of Trustees meets to approve routine expenditures, hear a summer program update, and finalize a previously approved liquor license for the Colorado Cantina. Two special use permits for mini-storage and a community building are continued to September 15.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved South Park Food Bank community building permit

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.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

Fairplay Board to consider liquor license and building contracts

The Board of Trustees will review a liquor license application for the Colorado Cantina and a construction agreement for the Visitor Center roof. The board is also considering a property improvement incentive for a painting project on Castello Ave.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a liquor license for Colorado Cantina at 456 Front St

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.

Wed Jul 30, 2025

Park County Intergovernmental

Fairplay officials to attend Park County Intergovernmental Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees for the Town of Fairplay will participate in an intergovernmental meeting. The agenda states that no public business or formal action will be taken.

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Mon Jul 21, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

Fairplay Board to consider sales tax incentive for J.R.’s Pizza Place

The Board of Trustees will review a sales tax incentive program for J.R.’s Pizza Place and a renovation request for 540 Front Street. The board is also considering the purchase of real property and water stock certificates near the Town’s Water Plant.

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✓ Decided: Board approved purchase of water‑plant property and stock for $430,000

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.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Board of Trustee Work Sessions

Board to discuss Bar S Ranch residential development plan

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session featuring a presentation from Barrie Stimson regarding a proposed development at Bar S Ranch. The discussion will focus on land use, zoning requirements, and the town's inclusionary housing rules.

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Mon Jul 7, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

Fairplay Board to consider new building codes and property acquisitions

The Board of Trustees will discuss adopting updated 2024 international and Colorado building codes. The meeting includes decisions on purchasing real property near the Water Plant and reviewing several construction and service agreements.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved agreements, including a $430,000 water‑plant land purchase

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.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

Board considers purchasing property and water stock near water plant

The Board of Trustees will meet for a special session to discuss the acquisition of real estate and water rights. The board is deciding whether to approve the purchase of specific parcels and water stock certificates.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves $430,000 purchase of land and water certificates

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.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

Fairplay Board considers land purchase and biosolids contract

The Board of Trustees will discuss purchasing real property adjacent to the Town’s Water Plant. They are also considering first readings for a biosolids services agreement and a property improvement incentive for 491 Front Street.

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✓ Decided: Board approved filing an application for the Land Banking Program

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.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

Board of Trustee Work Sessions

Board to discuss affordable housing financing and land banking

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review a presentation and discuss Proposition 123. The session also covers the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) land banking programs for affordable housing financing.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

Fairplay Board considers water plant property purchase and infrastructure project

The Board of Trustees will discuss the acceptance of a water plant improvement project and the purchase of real property near the water plant. The meeting also includes a vote on joining the Colorado Retirement Association and a new police sabbatical policy.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $430,000 counteroffer for 50‑acre water‑plant property

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.

Mon May 19, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

Fairplay Board of Trustees to consider new building codes and speed enforcement

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct first readings of ordinances regarding 2024 building codes and automated vehicle identification corridors. The board will also receive an update on The Bluffs Development and enter an executive session to discuss real property acquisition.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves new automated vehicle ID system ordinance

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.

Mon May 12, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, expenditures and entered executive session

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.

Mon May 5, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

✓ Decided: Board appointed Courtney Avery to fill vacant trustee seat

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.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved 6th Street repair project and related agreements

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.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

Fairplay Board of Trustees meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

The April 21 regular meeting of the Fairplay Board of Trustees has been cancelled because a quorum was not present. All business originally scheduled for this meeting has been continued to Monday, April 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

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Wed Apr 16, 2025

Park County Intergovernmental

No formal action at Park County intergovernmental meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees of Fairplay will attend the Park County Intergovernmental Meeting on April 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM. No public business or formal action will be taken. The meeting is a notice of attendance only.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

✓ Decided: Board appoints Ray Douglas as mayor pro tem and approves key budget items

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.

Mon Mar 17, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

✓ Decided: Board discusses busker rules, AVIS study, food truck bill

The Board of Trustees held a regular meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed a speed enforcement study, busker regulations, and a state food truck bill, but took no action.

Mon Mar 3, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

✓ Decided: Fairplay approves parking enforcement ordinance and Burro Museum renovation

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2025, adding parking enforcement measures limited to town roadways and police-issued citations. They also unanimously approved Resolution No. 10, Series of 2025, authorizing a $95,269.85 construction agreement with JOC Construction for renovating the 501 Main Community Building for the Burro Museum. The consent agenda, including $74,864.22 in expenditures, was approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Feb 24, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

✓ Decided: Board approves 2024 Three Mile Plan for annexation, 4-1

The Fairplay Board of Trustees approved Resolution No. 9, Series of 2025, adopting the 2024 updated Three Mile Plan for Annexation, with a 4-1 vote (Trustee Voorhis dissenting). The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, including expenditures of $95,981.46, and continued the first reading of a parking enforcement ordinance to the next meeting. Membership with the Coalition for the Upper South Platte (CUSP) and appointment of Trustee Ray Douglas as representative were approved unanimously.

Mon Feb 3, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

✓ Decided: Fairplay Board approves $7,500 donation to Boys and Girls Club

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $7,500 donation to the Boys and Girls Club of the High Rockies, funded from existing budget line items. They also approved two resolutions: one amending the grant writing services agreement with Tom Flannery, and another joining the Colorado Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (CoWARN) for emergency mutual aid. The Board discussed but did not finalize changes to the PTO policy and parking regulations, scheduling further research and drafts. A work session was set for February 24 to address concerns about Burro Days race rules.

Wed Jan 29, 2025

Park County Intergovernmental

Quarterly intergovernmental meeting with Park County officials

The Fairplay Board of Trustees will attend a quarterly intergovernmental meeting with other Park County elected officials to share information, discuss common topics and projects, and talk about important events. No public business or formal action will take place at this meeting.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025

Board of Trustee Work Sessions

Board discusses update to Three-Mile Annexation Plan

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss a proposed update to the Town's Three-Mile Plan for Annexation, which identifies areas for potential future growth and annexation within three miles of town boundaries. The plan includes a tier system for Areas of Desired Growth and references existing plans. No formal action is expected at this work session.

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Mon Jan 6, 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

✓ Decided: Board approves use agreement with Food Bank, water/wastewater contracts

The Board unanimously approved several resolutions, including a use agreement with the South Park Food Bank (with a correction to maintenance responsibility), professional services agreements for water and wastewater treatment operators, on-call engineering, and grant writing services. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including expenditures of $62,909.47, and continued a variance hearing for Highside Brewery. No substantive decisions were made on the continued hearing.