Fort Lupton public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council holds a town hall meeting for open public discussion on any topic. Staff will present items including committee appointments, ordinance amendments, and public hearings, but no formal decisions or summaries are made during town hall meetings.

• Appointment of members to various advisory committees
• Appointment of M. Grajeda to FLURA as Fire District Representative
• Appointment of L. Saine to FLURA as Weld County Representative
• Public hearing on Water Rate Increase (may not be followed by discussion)
• Designating city webpage as official place for posting public meeting notices

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will discuss several utility and development items. Decisions include proposed water and sewer rate increases and a $973,450 payment for the Northern Integrated Supply Project.

• Water and sewer rate increases effective January 1, 2022
• $973,450 payment to Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) Water Activity Enterprise
• Site plan and special use permit for Equipmentshare.com, Inc. heavy equipment rental
• Flats at Lupton Village PUD Sketch Plat for single family attached residential subdivision
• Rate increases at Coyote Creek Golf Course for the 2022 season

Fort Lupton City Council approved a site plan and special use permit for EquipmentShare.com, Inc. to operate a heavy equipment rental business with an aboveground fuel island at 15549 Highway 52. Council also approved the Flats at Lupton Village PUD sketch plat for about 125 townhome units, a 2022 Coyote Creek Golf Course green fee increase, and an interim NISP water project payment of $973,450. A first public hearing on water and sewer rate increases effective January 4, 2022 was held with no action taken; a second hearing is required.

• Approved EquipmentShare.com, Inc. site plan and special use permit for heavy equipment rental and aboveground fuel island at 15549 Highway 52 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Flats at Lupton Village PUD sketch plat by Baessler Development, LLC, ~125 townhome units at S. Denver Avenue and County Road 12 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved 2022 Coyote Creek Golf Course green fee increases of $2.00-$4.00 by fee type (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Eighteenth Interim Agreement payment of $973,450 to NISP Water Activity Enterprise for Phases 3A, 5, 6, 7 from Water Sales Tax Fund (unanimous roll call)
• Consent agenda approved: Dec 7 and Dec 14 meeting minutes, Resolution 2021R079 Highway 52 PEL/ACP IGA, AXON Enterprises agreement adjustment, amended Resolution 2021R074 appointing Lt. David Hempel to Weld County E911 Advisory Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Held first public hearing on water and sewer rate increases effective January 4, 2022; no action taken, second hearing required
• Approved agenda as amended, adding amended Resolution 2021R074 to consent agenda and moving water/sewer rate item to public hearing (unanimous voice vote)

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority is meeting virtually to consider adopting its 2022 budget and appropriations, and to authorize the chair to sign a tax increment revenue sharing agreement with Vincent Village Metropolitan District. The board will also discuss a building renovation grant for 2022 and handle routine items like minutes approval and accounts payable.

• AM2021-006: Resolution adopting 2022 budget and setting appropriations
• AM2021-007: Approve chair's signature on Tax Increment Revenue Sharing Agreement with Vincent Village Metropolitan District
• Discussion of Building Renovation Grant for 2022
• Approval of minutes from October 21 and November 18, 2021 meetings
• Accounts payable approval

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a special meeting to adopt the 2022 budget and set the property tax levy, followed by a town hall to discuss various topics including golf course fees, police equipment, and development projects.

• Adoption of 2022 budget and financial plan (AM 2021-207)
• Resolution levying general property taxes for 2022 (AM 2021-208)
• Discussion of Coyote Creek Golf Course fees
• Discussion of Axon expenditures for 2022
• Public hearing on EquipmentShare.com site plan and special use permit

The Fort Lupton City Council held a special meeting and adopted the 2022 budget and financial plan alongside a resolution levying general property taxes for the 2022 fiscal year. Both action items passed unanimously on roll call votes before the meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. The town hall agenda items listed in the record were not accompanied by substantive discussion details or decisions in the provided text.

• Approved Resolution 2021R077 adopting the 2022 budget and financial plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021R0778 levying general property taxes for the 2022 fiscal year (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from the prior meeting, vote on three development-related items, and discuss a development code update. The meeting includes a public comment period and virtual attendance options.

• Approval of November 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• P2021-026 Equipmentshare.com, Inc. Fort Lupton CO Site Plan and Special Use Permit
• P2021-027 The Flats at Lupton Village PUD Sketch Plat
• Continuance of SB Weakland Investments Amended Site Plan

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission approved a site plan and special use permit for Equipmentshare.com, Inc. to operate an equipment rental company, and approved the sketch plat for The Flats at Lupton Village, a proposed 125-unit townhome development with a commercial area. The commission also approved a continuance of the SB Weakland Investments Amended Site Plan to January 13, 2021. All votes were unanimous. The meeting included discussion items but no other substantive decisions.

• Approved P2021-026 Equipmentshare.com site plan and special use permit (unanimous)
• Approved P2021-027 The Flats at Lupton Village sketch plat (unanimous)
• Approved continuance of SB Weakland Investments Amended Site Plan to January 13, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will vote on routine consent items including adopting updated building codes and several appointments, and will hold a public hearing on a site plan. They will also consider action items for insurance, a dump trailer, a design change order, and a retention bonus.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-1133 adopting 2018 International Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire, Fuel Gas, Property Maintenance, Existing Building, Residential, Energy Conservation, and Swimming Pool/Spa codes
• Resolution appointing Bruce Fitzgerald as City Treasurer and Chris Ceretto as Mayor Pro Tem
• Accept 2022 insurance quotes totaling $184,203 (Pinnacol $164,071, Travelers $5,249 and $14,883)
• Approve $10,450 dump trailer purchase for Coyote Creek Golf Course
• Approve change order up to $193,004 for Harrison Avenue/1st to 9th Street engineering with Tait & Associates

The City Council approved updates to municipal building regulations and ratified several board and committee appointments. Additionally, the Council authorized 2022 insurance coverage, a golf course equipment purchase, a public works engineering change order, and staff retention bonuses.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-1133 updating municipal building codes
• Appointed Bruce Fitzgerald as City Treasurer (unanimous)
• Appointed Chris Ceretto as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved $184,203 for 2022 insurance coverage (unanimous)
• Approved $10,450 for a golf course dump trailer (unanimous)
• Approved $193,004 engineering change order for Harrison Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $12,750 for public works staff retention bonuses (unanimous)
• Continued SB Weakland Investments site plan hearing to Feb 1, 2022

Historic Preservation Board

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board's regular meeting scheduled for December 2, 2021, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The agenda contains only standard procedural sections (call to order, consent agenda, public input, action/discussion items) with no substantive business to address.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board did not meet on December 2, 2021, because there were no agenda items. No decisions, approvals, or discussions took place during this scheduled time.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion. Staff will present several items, including appointments, insurance renewals, a road dedication, a design contract, and potential utility billing rate increases. No transcripts or summaries are taken during Town Hall meetings.

• Appointment of Chris Ceretto as Mayor Pro Tem
• Appointment of Bruce Fitzgerald as Treasurer
• Insurance renewals for workers compensation, cyber, and boiler/machinery coverage
• Tait Engineering contract for Harrison Ave. design (1st Street - 9th Street)
• Utility billing rate increases

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

This regular meeting of the Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority was cancelled. The agenda had included a discussion of a Building Renovation Grant for 2022, along with routine items like minutes approval and accounts payable, but no action items were scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled
• Discussion item: Building Renovation Grant for 2022
• Consent agenda: approval of October 21, 2021 minutes
• Executive session authorized for negotiation strategy (C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e))

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider an amended site plan (P2021-026) from SB Weakland Investments, and to discuss a development code update. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment. No other major actions are listed.

• P2021-026 SB Weakland Investments Amended Site Plan (action item)
• Development Code Update (discussion item)
• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2021 meeting
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The Planning Commission approved a request to continue the review of the SB Weakland Investments amended site plan. The item is rescheduled for December 9, 2021, to allow applicants to negotiate for additional land.

• Approved agenda
• Approved consent agenda
• Continued P2021-026 SB Weakland Investments Amended Site Plan to December 9, 2021

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items, zoning ordinances, and contracts. They will also consider updates to building codes and retirement plan contributions. No major policy debates are scheduled.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-1130 to adopt 2018 International Building Codes
• Zoning changes for Pearson Park and WWTP land parcels
• Lease agreement for Quadient Trifold Machine ($126.82/month for 60 months)
• Replacement pump for North Lift Station ($23,500 from Utility Fund)
• Final plat approval for Murata Farms PUD Plan

Fort Lupton City Council approved the Murata Farms Final Plat and Final PUD Plan for Filing No. 1, a mixed-use residential and commercial subdivision on about 72.7 acres with 180 single-family lots plus future tracts for paired homes, townhomes and commercial. Council also approved a $23,500 replacement pump for the North Lift Station, a $9,495 rebuild of Pump 3 at the South Lift Station, and an agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen for GASB87 implementation not to exceed $17,000. A consent agenda covering minutes, appointments, code adoptions and other items passed unanimously, and a proposed revision to Municipal Code 16-62(e) on accessory dwelling units was withdrawn, so no public hearing was held.

• Approved Murata Farms Final Plat and Final PUD Plan Filing No. 1 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved $23,500 replacement pump at North Lift Station from Water Technology Group (unanimous)
• Approved $9,495 rebuild of Pump 3 at South Lift Station by Water Technology Group (unanimous)
• Approved CliftonLarsonAllen GASB87 implementation agreement, not to exceed $17,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Nov. 2 minutes, Joyce Smock library board appointment, CHRI policy, building code adoptions, Pearson Park and WWTP rezoning, Quadient lease and workers' comp opt-out (unanimous roll call)
• Proposed revisions to Municipal Code 16-62(e) withdrawn; no public hearing held

General

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a special meeting to take formal action on a memorandum (AM 2021-188) regarding the proposed termination of the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Town of Hudson. The action would place the termination on the agenda for a public hearing on February 15, 2022, and provide notice of non-renewal.

• Action Memorandum AM 2021-188: Proposed termination of IGA with Town of Hudson
• Public hearing scheduled for February 15, 2022
• Notice of non-renewal to be provided

At a special meeting on November 12, 2021, Fort Lupton City Council voted unanimously to direct staff to correspond with the Town of Hudson and send a letter setting August 1, 2022 as the date for progress on an updated Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA). The council did not terminate the existing IGA; instead, it directed staff to work toward a new agreement and said the council may take formal action in September 2022 under paragraph 11 of the IGA if substantial progress is not made. The meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.

• Directed staff to correspond with the Town of Hudson and send a letter setting August 1, 2022 as the date for progress on an updated IGA (unanimous voice vote)
• Stated council may take formal action in September 2022 under paragraph 11 of the IGA if substantial progress is not made

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion on various topics. Staff will present items including regulated marijuana applications, a replacement pump for the North Lift Station, a translation services agreement, retirement plan changes, and a development code update. The meeting is informal, with no transcripts or summary taken.

• Regulated Marijuana Applications
• Replacement Pump for North Lift Station and Rebuild of Pump for South Lift Station
• Ratify City Administrator's Signature in Agreement with Language Line Solutions for Translation Services
• Appointment of Joyce Smock to High Plains Library District Board of Trustees for 4-year term
• Withdrawal of ADU Proposed Code Changes

Historic Preservation Board

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting to consider two action items: a request for a Report of Acceptability for the Seymour and Birdie Rhode House at 149 Denver Avenue, and a Section 106 review for the Brantner Ditch Project. The board will also discuss the Historic Home Tour and approve the minutes from the October 21 meeting. Public input is invited.

• HAM2021-008: Report of Acceptability for Seymour and Birdie Rhode House at 149 Denver Avenue
• HAM2021-009: Section 106 review on Brantner Ditch Project
• Discussion of Historic Home Tour
• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2021 meeting

The Historic Preservation Board voted unanimously to deny a request for a Report of Acceptability for a patio cover at the Seymour and Birdie Rhode House, 149 Denver Ave. Members said the metal roof and the structure did not match the home's 1902 period or historic appearance. The board also reviewed the Brantner Ditch Section 106 project and offered no comments, and discussed a possible 2022 Historic Home Tour.

• Denied HAM2021-007, Report of Acceptability for a patio cover at 149 Denver Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda (unanimous)
• Offered no comments on the Brantner Ditch Section 106 review
• Discussed, but did not decide, a 2022 Historic Home Tour

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a virtual regular meeting on November 3, 2021. The main action item is a vote on whether to withdraw proposed revisions to Section 16-62(e) of the municipal code. The commission will also discuss a development code update and review past meeting discussions. The agenda is otherwise routine, including consent agenda approval and public comment.

• Withdrawal of proposed revisions to 16-62(e), Article III, Chapter 16 of the Fort Lupton Municipal Code
• Discussion of Development Code Update
• Review of meeting discussion
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2021 meeting

The Planning Commission approved the withdrawal of proposed revisions to accessory dwelling regulations. Staff noted that these changes will instead be included in the upcoming Development Code Update.

• Approved agenda
• Approved consent agenda
• Approved withdrawal of proposed revisions to 16-62(e), Article III of Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will consider several contracts and resolutions, including a $1.9 million design contract for the Metro Lift Station and Pipeline Project, a $285,717 HVAC purchase for the Recreation Center, and a new fee schedule for regulated marijuana. They will also hold public hearings on the Cottonwood Greens PUD preliminary plat and on adopting updated building and fire codes.

• Award $1,897,540 contract to Burns & McDonnell for design and permitting of Metro Lift Station and Pipeline Project
• Approve $285,717 purchase and installation of HVAC unit for Recreation Center aquatics area
• Adopt resolution establishing fee schedule for regulated marijuana
• Public hearing on Cottonwood Greens PUD Preliminary Plat and Preliminary PUD Plan for Filing No. 4
• Approve changes to employee benefit plans totaling $1,108,124.55 per year

The City Council approved the preliminary and final plats for the Cottonwood Greens PUD Filing No. 4 and adopted updated building and fire codes. The Council also authorized several service contracts, including a $1.89M engineering contract for a lift station and a $285,717 HVAC replacement for the recreation center. Additionally, officials approved changes to employee benefit plans and established a fee schedule for regulated marijuana.

• Approved Cottonwood Greens PUD preliminary and final plats (6-1)
• Adopted 2018 International Building and Fire Codes
• Approved $285,717 HVAC unit purchase for recreation center
• Awarded $1,897,540 contract to Burns & McDonnell for lift station project (5-2)
• Approved $1,108,124 annual employee benefit plan changes
• Authorized $5,000/month grant seeking services contract with Dig Deep
• Established fee schedule for regulated marijuana
• Approved participation in the Opioids Settlement

General

The Fort Lupton City Council is attending the Town and County Dinner Meeting at the Weld County Administration Building. The only listed discussion item is a Weld County Update. This appears to be an informational session rather than a decision-making meeting.

• Attendance at Town and County Dinner Meeting
• Discussion item: Weld County Update

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion on a wide range of topics presented by staff. Items include an opioid response presentation, a new library building design and budget, marijuana application fees, and various contracts and agreements. No formal decisions are made at Town Hall meetings; they are for discussion only.

• Opioid Response Presentation
• Final Schematic Design for New Library Building
• Marijuana Application Fees
• Jacobs Amendment #2 for Operations and Maintenance
• Public Hearing on Fire and Building Code Adoption

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda for minutes, public comment, and accounts payable. There are no action items, but the board will discuss a development code update presentation, the presentation of the budget, and an update on intergovernmental agreements. The meeting is primarily for discussion and updates rather than decisions.

• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2021 meeting
• Accounts payable review
• Development Code Update presentation
• Presentation of the Budget
• Intergovernmental Agreements update

Historic Preservation Board

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board is meeting to consider a request for a Report of Acceptability for the Seymour and Birdie Rhode House at 149 Denver Avenue. The board will also discuss its budget, a possible change to its meeting time, and recap a recent Cemetery Walk event. The agenda includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes and public input.

• Action item HAM2021-007: Report of Acceptability for Seymour and Birdie Rhode House at 149 Denver Avenue
• Budget discussion
• Discussion on changing meeting time
• Cemetery Walk recap

The Board conducted a conceptual review of a request for a patio cover at the Seymour and Birdie Rhode House. The applicant must provide more details on materials and snow load before a final decision. The Board also changed its regular meeting start time.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Moved to conceptually review HAM2021-007 and requested additional info on color, material, and snow load (unanimous)
• Changed meeting time from 6:15 PM to 6:00 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and action items. They will consider rezoning land for Pearson Park and the WWTP site, approving a special use permit for the Inouye gravel mine, and accepting a preliminary plat for townhomes. Additionally, they will vote on a final plat, a new municipal court fee schedule, a CDOT maintenance agreement, and a water lease to Platte River Power Authority.

• Rezoning Pearson Park to Parks & Open Space (AM 2021-161)
• Rezoning WWTP site to Agricultural (AM 2021-162)
• Inouye Gravel Mine amended special use permit (AM 2021-163)
• Lupton Village Townhomes preliminary plat (AM 2021-164)
• Lease 100 acre-feet of C-BT water to Platte River Power Authority (AM 2021-170)

Fort Lupton City Council approved two rezoning ordinances, a special use permit for the Inouye Gravel Mine, and preliminary and final plats for Lupton Village townhomes. It also approved a municipal court fee schedule, continued a CDOT maintenance agreement, and authorized leasing water to Platte River Power Authority. Most votes were unanimous; the Lupton Village plats passed 5-1 and the CDOT agreement passed 4-2.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-1131 rezoning Pearson Park to 'P' Parks & Open Space (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-1132 rezoning WWTP site to 'A' Agricultural (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021R056 for Inouye Gravel Mine amended special use permit (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021R057 for Lupton Village Townhomes Lot 2 Block 7 preliminary plat (5-1, Rhoda no)
• Approved Resolution 2021R058 for Lupton Village PUD Third Filing final plat (5-1, Rhoda no)
• Approved Resolution 2021R060 establishing municipal court fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021R061A continuing CDOT highway maintenance IGA (4-2, Stieber and Rhoda no)
• Authorized Mayor to execute water lease to Platte River Power Authority for $10,000 (unanimous voice vote)

General

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2022 budget. The agenda includes a presentation of the 2022 preliminary budget, followed by discussion. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of the 2022 Preliminary Budget

City Council and staff discussed the 2022 Preliminary Budget. Department heads presented budget requests, and Council provided recommendations to accept, amend, or deny those requests.

• Reviewed 2022 budget requests for IT, Police, Recreation Center, Building and Grounds, and Human Resources

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a preliminary plat and PUD plan for Cottonwood Greens Filing No. 4, and discuss a development code update. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• P2021-025 Cottonwood Greens Filing No. 4 Preliminary Plat & PUD Plan
• Development Code Update discussion
• Approval of September 23, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a town hall meeting for open public discussion on any topic. Staff will present several items, including court surcharges, software enhancements, credit card processing fees, a social media policy, equipment replacements, and grant consulting recommendations. No transcripts or summaries are taken during this meeting.

• Court surcharges
• Court software enhancements
• Court credit card processing fee increase
• Social media policy
• Public Works dump truck replacement

Historic Preservation Board

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board did not meet on October 7, 2021 because a quorum was not present. The board consists of Kathy Kvasnicka (Chair), Penny Rankin (Vice-Chair), Amy Adkins, Al Mowrer, and Ginny White, with one vacancy.

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, consent agenda items, and action items. Key decisions include second readings of ordinances on marijuana regulations, joining the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, and accepting a right-of-way dedication. The council will also consider a change order for a repaving project and set a public hearing for building code updates.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-1127 on regulated marijuana licensing
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-1128 to join Metro Wastewater Reclamation District
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-1129 accepting right-of-way dedication for County Road 16
• Change Order No. 3 to Colorado Paving Inc. for Kahil Repaving Project, not to exceed $124,368.10
• Public hearing on renewal liquor license for Silvermoon Bar and Cafe at 334 Main Street

The City Council approved the inclusion of Fort Lupton into the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District and enacted new regulations for marijuana licensing. Council members also approved a $124,368.10 change order for the Kahil Repaving Project and nominated two local committees for a national volunteer award. A motion to table the wastewater district ordinance failed before the final approval passed 5-2.

• Approved marijuana regulations and licensing (Ordinance 2021-1127)
• Approved inclusion in Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (Ordinance 2021-1128) (5-2)
• Approved $124,368.10 change order for Kahil Repaving Project
• Approved renewal of Silvermoon Bar and Cafe liquor license with stipulations
• Set November 2 public hearing for 2018 Building and Fire Code adoption
• Nominated Senior Citizen Committee for STACVA award
• Nominated Cemetery Committee for STACVA award
• Accepted McIntosh Farm right-of-way dedication (Ordinance 2021-1129)

City Council

This is a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion with the Fort Lupton City Council. Staff will present several items, including a museum presentation, an award, a presentation by Jacobs, a motion for cause involving Silvermoon LLC, wastewater treatment plant engineer selection, Kahil Paving closeout, server room questions, switches, and a discussion of the International Building and Fire Codes. A public hearing on the Been Minor Subdivision withdrawal is also listed.

• Silvermoon, LLC Motion for Cause
• Waste Water Treatment Plant Engineer Selection
• Kahil Paving Closeout
• International Building Code and International Fire Code Discussion
• Public Hearing: Been Minor Subdivision - Memo to Withdrawal

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider four action items: a preliminary plat for Lupton Village Townhomes, zone changes for Pearson Park and the WWTP, and an amended special use permit for the Inouye Gravel Mine. The commission will also discuss a development code update. Public comment is invited.

• P2021-021 Lupton Village Townhomes Lot 2 Block 7 Preliminary Plat
• P2021-022 Pearson Park Change of Zone
• P2021-023 WWTP Change of Zone
• P2021-024 Inouye Gravel Mine Amended Special Use Permit
• Development Code Update discussion

The Commission approved a 61-unit townhome preliminary plat and two zoning changes. It also approved an amended special use permit to expand the Inouye Gravel Mine onto city property.

• Approved P2021-021 Lupton Village Townhomes preliminary plat for 61 units (unanimous)
• Approved P2021-022 Pearson Park zoning change from I-1 to Parks & Open Space (unanimous)
• Approved P2021-023 WWTP zoning change from I-1 to Agricultural (unanimous)
• Approved P2021-024 Inouye Gravel Mine Amended Special Use Permit (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a tavern license renewal for Silvermoon Bar and Cafe and a minor subdivision application. The council will also consider routine consent agenda items, including a contract for a groundwater study and a payment for the Colorado Big Thompson assessment, as well as action items such as accepting the 2020 audit report and authorizing temporary suspension of certain municipal code sections.

• Tavern license renewal for Silvermoon Bar and Cafe at 334 Main Street
• Acceptance of Been Minor Subdivision to create four lots in Section 16
• Contract with Cesar, Inc. for geotechnical groundwater study at 305 Wagonwheel, not to exceed $6,500
• Payment to 2022 Colorado Big Thompson assessment, not to exceed $153,961.70
• Resolution authorizing temporary suspension of enforcement of Sections 16-144 and 16-146 for 90 days

The Fort Lupton City Council approved Resolution 2021R052 creating the Been Minor Subdivision of four lots on a 4-1 vote, with Mayor Stieber voting no and Councilmember Chris Ceretto abstaining. The council also voted 5-1 (Tommy Holton abstaining) to set a show cause hearing for October 5, 2021 on the Silvermoon Bar and Cafe tavern license renewal. In other actions, the council approved the 2020 audit report, a 90-day suspension of enforcement of temporary sign rules, and an order with Badger Meter for water meters and endpoints not to exceed $300,000. An item on WWTP lift station design contract negotiations was removed from the agenda.

• Approved Resolution 2021R052 for the Been Minor Subdivision creating four lots (4-1, Mayor Stieber no, Ceretto abstained)
• Set Silvermoon Bar and Cafe tavern license show cause hearing for October 5, 2021 (5-1, Holton abstained)
• Approved 2020 Audit Report of Financial Statements (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 2021R053 suspending enforcement of sign code sections 16-144 and 16-146 for 90 days (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Badger Meter order for water meters and endpoints not to exceed $300,000 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved consent agenda including Ordinance 2021-1125 right of way dedication, $6,500 groundwater study contract, and $153,961 CBT assessment payment (unanimous roll call)
• Removed AM 2021-155 WWTP lift station design contract negotiations from agenda
• Entered executive session on golf course legal advice and settlement negotiations (unanimous roll call)

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority will hold a regular meeting with mostly routine items: approving minutes, public comment, and accounts payable. The board will discuss the paint color for Wholly Stromboli, hold a 2022 goals workshop, and discuss a development code update. No action items are listed.

• Discussion on Wholly Stromboli paint color
• 2022 Goals Workshop
• Development Code Update Discussion
• Approval of August 19, 2021 minutes
• Accounts payable

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion on various topics presented by staff. Items include County Road 21 maintenance, a community center trail, a geotech report, the 2022 Colorado Big Thompson assessment, building code updates, and a library board MOU. Two public hearings are scheduled: a liquor license renewal for Silvermoon Bar and Cafe and the Been Minor Subdivision.

• County Road 21 maintenance options presented by Kathy Buckmeier and Roy Vestal
• Community Center Trail discussion
• 305 Wagonwheel Geotech report
• 2022 payment for Colorado Big Thompson (CBT) assessment
• Public hearings: Silvermoon Bar and Cafe liquor license renewal; Been Minor Subdivision

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including second readings of ordinances for the Raterink annexation and initial zoning, a new ordinance regulating marijuana stores, and a resolution to join the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District. The council will also review accounts payable, consent agenda items, and a liquor license modification for Wholly Stromboli.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-1123 for the Raterink Annexation
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-1124 for initial zoning of Raterink land to 'A' Agricultural
• Ordinance 2021-1125 accepting right-of-way dedication for County Road 24
• AM 2021-147: New regulations and licensing for regulated marijuana stores
• AM 2021-143: Accepting 2022 property/casualty insurance quote from CIRSA at $349,107

City Council approved joining the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District to utilize a regional treatment plant. The council also established new regulations for marijuana stores and awarded a $506,000 concrete and asphalt repair contract.

• Approved joining Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-1127 regulating and licensing marijuana stores (unanimous)
• Awarded $506,000 contract to Imperial Custom Concrete for repairs, trail, and parking lot (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Property/Casualty insurance quote from CIRSA estimated at $349,107 (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license modification for Wholly Stromboli at 410 Denver Avenue (unanimous)
• Ratified CDOT contract for state highway maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Raterink annexation and initial 'A' Agricultural zoning (unanimous)
• Accepted public right of way dedications from McIntosh Farm CO LLLP and Richard Allen/Deborah L. Smith (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Board

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board will meet to approve minutes from the August 2021 meeting and discuss a report on the acceptability of converting the St. John Building (now Wholly Stromboli) at 410 Denver Ave./701 4th Street. The board will also hold a discussion on a proposed cemetery walk.

• AM2021-006: Request for Report of Acceptability for St. John Building (nka Wholly Stromboli) (410 Denver Ave./701 4th Street)
• Cemetery Walk Discussion

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting followed by a town hall. At the special meeting, council will consider three action items: putting a marijuana excise tax question on the November 2, 2021 ballot, declaring surplus IT equipment for recycling, and approving a staffing agreement with Synergetic Systems. The town hall is an open discussion with council on various topics, including marijuana ordinances, street maintenance, and development updates.

• AM 2021-141: Ordinance to submit marijuana excise tax ballot question to voters for Nov. 2, 2021 election
• AM 2021-140: Declaring surplus IT equipment and approving recycling
• AM 2021-142: Agreement with Synergetic Systems Staffing for temporary labor
• Town Hall topics include regulated marijuana, cultivation, CDOT street maintenance agreement, and asphalt/concrete repair contract
• Right of Way Dedication County Road 16 - Macintosh

At a special meeting on August 31, 2021, Fort Lupton City Council approved Ordinance 2021-1126 to place a retail marijuana excise tax question on the November 2, 2021 coordinated election ballot, setting the rate at 1.5% with a maximum not to exceed 4%. The vote was 6 yes and 1 no, with Councilmember Tommy Holton opposed. Council also approved recycling surplus IT equipment and an agreement with Synergetic Systems Staffing for temporary labor, both unanimously. A town hall discussion followed on topics including marijuana regulation, street maintenance, and wastewater updates; the minutes state no transcripts or summary are taken during town hall meetings.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-1126 placing a 1.5% retail marijuana excise tax question on the Nov. 2, 2021 ballot, rate not to exceed 4% (6-1, Holton opposed)
• Approved recycling of surplus IT Department equipment (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved agreement with Synergetic Systems Staffing for temporary labor placement (unanimous roll call vote)

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission is attending a Development Code Update Steering Committee meeting to discuss the Development Code Update. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion on the Development Code Update

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority will hold a regular meeting to consider appointing a Deputy Executive Director and discuss the 2022 goals and budget. The board will also review a CDOT grant, a Downtown Colorado Inc. membership, a façade grant for R&L Tires, and intergovernmental agreements.

• AM2021-005: Appointing Deputy Executive Director
• 2022 Goals Workshop & Budget Discussion
• CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets Grant
• R&L Tires Façade Grant Discussion on Paint Color
• Intergovernmental Agreements

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings for ordinances regarding medical marijuana and retail marijuana store regulations. The meeting also includes discussions on police officer bonuses and changes to the department's pay progression program.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-1114 regarding medical marijuana establishment regulations
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-1115 regarding retail marijuana store regulations
• $20,664 retention bonus for 12 police officers from the General Fund
• Recruiting bonus for 4 police officers not to exceed $13,776 from the General Fund
• Transition of Police Department from merit-based pay to a Merit Plus Pay Progression Program

Fort Lupton City Council approved retention and recruiting bonuses for police officers, changed the police pay program to a merit-plus-progression system (Option 1), and raised the police VALIC retirement contribution from 9.7% to 10.2%. Two second-reading marijuana ordinances — one for medical marijuana stores and one for retail marijuana stores — failed due to lack of a motion after staff said Council directed them to be withdrawn and combined into a single ordinance for a later date. The consent agenda, including the August 3 minutes and several agreements, passed unanimously.

• Approved retention bonus for 12 police officers, $20,664 from the General Fund (unanimous roll call)
• Approved recruiting bonus for 4 police officers, not to exceed $13,776 from the General Fund (unanimous roll call)
• Approved change to police pay from merit-based to merit-plus-progression, Option 1, effective September 4, 2021 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved increase in City and employee VALIC contribution from 9.7% to 10.2% for the Police Department, effective January 1, 2022 (unanimous roll call)
• Second Reading Ordinance 2021-1114 (medical marijuana stores) failed due to lack of motion
• Second Reading Ordinance 2021-1115 (retail marijuana stores) failed due to lack of motion
• Approved consent agenda: August 3, 2021 minutes, NCWCD Windy Gap escrow agreement ratification, Evelyn Harlan library board appointment, Weld County election IGA, and CR 24 right-of-way acceptance (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Have a Heart Softball Tournament cost to be paid by the Fort Lupton Recreation Center (unanimous roll call)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion on a wide range of topics, including marijuana, a development code update, street sales tax capital improvements, and police recruiting. No formal decisions are expected; the meeting is for discussion only, and no transcript or summary is taken.

• Marijuana discussion
• Elections Intergovernmental Agreement with Weld County
• Development Code Update
• Street Sales Tax Capital Improvement Program
• Right of Way Dedication County Road 24

Historic Preservation Board

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting at City Hall to approve past meeting minutes and discuss a cemetery walk and monthly quiz. No action items or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 3 and July 1, 2021 meetings
• Cemetery Walk Discussion
• Monthly Historic Review Quiz

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board met on August 5, 2021, and approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda. The board discussed planning for the upcoming Trapper Days cemetery walk and reviewed the municipal code and Standards of Rehabilitation. No substantive action items were on the agenda.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved consent agenda unanimously

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve routine items via a consent agenda, including second readings of ordinances for annexation and zoning changes, appointments to advisory committees, and payments for water projects. The council will also conduct a public hearing for a special use permit for an RV park.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-1121 annexing land for the Fort Lupton East Annexation
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-1122 initially zoning Fort Lupton East land to the 'A' Agricultural Zone District
• Payment of up to $57,319.17 to Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for Southern Supply Water Project operations
• Payment of $7,840,768 to Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for the Windy Gap Firming Project
• Public hearing for AM 2021-117 to approve a special use permit for the Been RV Park

The Fort Lupton City Council approved its consent agenda unanimously on a roll call vote, including a $7,840,768 payment to the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for the Windy Gap Firming Project and several second-reading ordinances. The council voted to reconsider its July 20 denial of Resolution 2021R046 for the Been Minor Subdivision, then continued that hearing to September 21, 2021. A public hearing on a special use permit for the Been RV Park was tabled to October 5, 2021. The meeting also noted Thomas Samblanet as the new Library Director.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously on roll call, including $7,840,768 payment to Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for Windy Gap Firming Project (Resolution 2021R048)
• Approved Second Reading Ordinance 2021-1119 amending municipal campaign finance complaint rules
• Approved Second Reading Ordinance 2021-1120 changing code enforcement officer management
• Approved Second Reading Ordinance 2021-1121 annexing land known as the Fort Lupton East Annexation
• Approved Second Reading Ordinance 2021-1122 zoning annexed land to the 'A' Agricultural Zone District
• Approved payment not to exceed $57,319.17 to Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for Southern Supply Water Project operations and maintenance
• Approved up to $18,000 total for a new variable frequency drive and installation (Rexel of Longmont $7,351.92; Weifield Group up to $10,000)
• Voted to reconsider July 20 denial of Resolution 2021R046 (Been Minor Subdivision); hearing continued to September 21, 2021

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council holds a town hall meeting for residents to discuss any topic with council members. Staff will present updates on projects like water supply, police recruiting, and highway maintenance, but no formal decisions or transcripts are made during this session.

• Been Special Use Continuation public hearing
• Feed Pump Repair at Water Plant
• South Water Supply Project Assessment
• CDOT Highway Maintenance Agreement
• Police Department Recruiting

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will consider several public hearings regarding land use, including the Raterink Annexation and the Been RV Park. The meeting also includes second readings for new municipal code articles regulating medical and retail marijuana stores.

• Second reading of ordinances for medical and retail marijuana store regulations
• Raterink Annexation and initial 'A' Agricultural zoning
• Change order for Kahil Repaving Project with Colorado Paving Inc. up to $194,872.25
• Marketing services agreement with Branding By Bre for $2,750.00 per month
• Special Use Permit for the Been RV Park

Council approved the Raterink annexation and agricultural zoning, as well as service plans for Murata Farms residential and commercial districts. A request for the Been Minor Subdivision was denied, and ordinances regarding marijuana licensing were tabled. The council also authorized several infrastructure change orders and a marketing agreement.

• Approved $2,750/month marketing agreement with Branding By Bre (Unanimous)
• Approved Murata Farms Residential Metro District service plan (5-1)
• Approved Murata Farms Commercial Metro District service plan (5-1)
• Approved fermented malt beverage license for 7-Eleven at 641 14th (Unanimous)
• Approved Raterink Annexation and 'A' Agricultural zoning (Unanimous)
• Denied Been Minor Subdivision to create four lots (1-4)
• Approved PUD size waiver for Vincent Village Apartments (5-1)
• Approved $194,872.25 change order for 6th Street repaving (Unanimous)

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority regular meeting scheduled for July 15, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will meet to discuss the Development Code Update. This is a procedural meeting with no formal decisions or votes scheduled. The public is invited to attend at Fort Lupton City Hall.

City Council

This Town Hall meeting is for open discussion between the public and Council on various topics. The agenda includes public hearings and presentations, though no transcripts or summaries are taken during these sessions.

• Public hearing: Murata Farms Metropolitan District No. 1 & 2
• Public hearing: 7-Eleven Store 41743H fermented malt beverage license at 641 14th Street
• Public hearing: Raterink Annexation and Initial Zoning to Agricultural District
• Presentation on Chapter 16 Code Changes
• Discussion on Library Budget Policy and Bylaws

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 8, 2021, at City Hall. The main action item is a public hearing on the Raterink Annexation and Initial Zoning (P2021-020). The commission will also discuss a development code update and review meeting discussions. The agenda includes consent items, public comment, and future business.

• P2021-020 Raterink Annexation and Initial Zoning (action item)
• Development Code Update (discussion item)
• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2021 meeting
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission approved the Raterink Annexation and Initial Zoning to the Agricultural district for property north of Highway 52. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda. Additionally, the commission discussed the Development Code Update.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the consent agenda
• Approved P2021-020 Raterink Annexation and Initial Zoning (passed unanimously)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for legal advice, public comments, and several action items. Key decisions include a proposed annexation and rezoning of land known as the Fort Lupton East Annexation, a supplemental budget of up to $8,127,140, and funding of $7,840,768 for the Windy Gap Firming project. The consent agenda includes ordinances for a right-of-way dedication, a real estate purchase for a new library, and several administrative items.

• Ordinance 2021-1118: Authorizing real estate purchase from FTL Land Assemblage LLLP for new library building and land
• AM 2021-101: Annexation of land known as Fort Lupton East Annexation
• AM 2021-102: Rezoning of Fort Lupton East to A Agricultural Zone District
• AM 2021-105: Supplemental budget resolution up to $8,127,140
• AM 2021-106: Funding $7,840,768 for Windy Gap Firming construction

Fort Lupton City Council approved a supplemental budget resolution appropriating $8,127,140 and agreed to cash-fund $7,840,768 for the Windy Gap Firming Project from the Utility and General Funds. Council also approved annexation and initial agricultural zoning of 166.96 acres known as the Fort Lupton East Annexation, a special use permit for an auto body shop at 721 5th Street, and the Murata Farms and Willow Bend subdivision plans. Two library policy items were removed from the agenda, and a $112,500 utility plan update work order failed for lack of a motion.

• Approved supplemental budget resolution appropriating $8,127,140 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved $7,840,768 cash funding for Windy Gap Firming Construction from Utility and General Funds (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Fort Lupton East Annexation of 166.96 acres (unanimous roll call)
• Approved initial 'A' Agricultural zoning for Fort Lupton East (unanimous roll call)
• Approved special use permit for auto body and paint shop at 721 5th Street (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Murata Farms Preliminary Plat and PUD for 180 single-family homes and mixed use (5-1, Shannon Rhoda no)
• Approved Willow Bend Final Plat and PUD for 449 manufactured home spaces (5-1, Shannon Rhoda no)
• Approved additional $350,000 for new Public Library Facility (unanimous roll call)

Historic Preservation Board

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board's regular meeting scheduled for July 1, 2021, was cancelled because there were no agenda items to consider. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as call to order, approval of agenda, consent agenda, public input, action items, discussion items, and future business, but no substantive matters were scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• No action items, discussion items, or public hearings listed

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board did not meet on Thursday, July 1, 2021 because there were no agenda items. The record consists only of this cancellation notice, submitted by Planning Assistant Mdgaly Morales-Tejada and approved by Chairperson Kathy KvaSnicka. No decisions, votes, or discussion items are recorded.

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission is holding a meeting to discuss the Development Code Update. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no formal actions or decisions listed.

• Discussion on the Development Code Update

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion on a range of topics presented by staff, including medical and retail marijuana ordinances, liquor license code amendments, and a contract for cleaning the city's water tanks. The meeting also includes a public hearing on several land-use items, such as the Murata Farms PUD Preliminary Plan and the Willow Bend PUD Final Plat. No transcripts or summaries are taken during Town Hall meetings.

• Medical and Retail Marijuana Ordinances
• Liquor License Code Amendments
• Contract for Cleaning City's Water Tanks
• Murata Farms PUD Preliminary Plan
• Willow Bend PUD Final Plat

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three action items: a minor subdivision, a special use permit for an RV park, and a change of zone. The commission will also discuss a development code update and review meeting discussion. Public comment is invited for items not on the agenda.

• P2021-017 Been Minor Subdivision
• P2021-018 Been RV Park Special Use Permit
• P2021-019 Fort Lupton East Change of Zone
• Development Code Update discussion

The Planning Commission approved a minor subdivision splitting a 17-acre agricultural property into four lots, including one designated for a 75-141 space RV park, despite strong public opposition from local residents over water usage, traffic, and rural character. The commission also approved an initial agricultural zoning change for a city-owned property located at Hwy 52 and CR 35. Both items will move forward to the City Council.

• Approved Been Minor Subdivision (P2021-017) (passed unanimously)
• Approved Been RV Park Special Use Permit (P2021-018) (4-1 vote)
• Approved Fort Lupton East Change of Zone to agricultural (P2021-019) (passed unanimously)

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority is meeting to decide on several action items, including the 2021 Façade Grant Program applications, a potential sponsorship of the Wholly Stromboli SHF Grant application, and amendments to its bylaws. The board will also discuss a CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets Grant and intergovernmental agreements. The agenda includes standard items like approval of minutes and public comment.

• Determination on 2021 Façade Grant Program applications
• Consider sponsorship of Wholly Stromboli SHF Grant application (AM2021-003)
• Amending bylaws of the Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority (AM2021-004)
• Discussion of CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets Grant
• Discussion of intergovernmental agreements

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will consider several ordinances and action items, including second readings on medical and retail marijuana regulations and a retail marijuana sales tax, a $850,000 purchase agreement for a new library building, and an annexation petition. The meeting also includes routine approvals of accounts payable, minutes, and various contracts.

• Ordinance 2021-1114: Medical marijuana establishment regulations and licensing
• Ordinance 2021-1115: Retail marijuana store regulations and licensing
• Ordinance 2021-1116: Sales tax on retail marijuana and products
• AM 2021-089: $850,000 purchase agreement for new library building and land
• AM 2021-088: Annexation petition for Raterink property, public hearing set for July 20

City Council authorized the purchase of land for a new library facility and approved several zoning and right-of-way ordinances. The council tabled ordinances regarding medical and retail marijuana licensing for further review. Several professional service payments and annexation proceedings were also advanced.

• Approved $850,000 purchase agreement for new library building and land (Unanimous)
• Approved Mountain Sky Metropolitan District reimbursement agreement (5-2)
• Approved initiating annexation proceedings for Raterink Annexation (Unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of property into Lupton Village Residential Metropolitan District (5-2)
• Approved contract with Circuit Clerk, LLC for municipal services up to $5,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved marijuana sales tax ordinance 2021-1116 (Unanimous)
• Tabled medical and retail marijuana licensing ordinances 2021-1114 and 2021-1115 (Unanimous)
• Approved 7-Eleven fermented malt beverage license application for public hearing (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two action items: a special use permit for A&D Custom Cruisers and a preliminary plat and PUD plan for Murata Farms. The commission will also discuss a development code update and other routine matters. Public comment is invited for items not on the agenda.

• P2021-015: A&D Custom Cruisers Special Use Permit
• P2021-016: Murata Farms Preliminary Plat & Preliminary PUD Plan
• Discussion: Development Code Update
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2021 meeting

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission conditionally approved P2021-016, the Murata Farms Preliminary Plat and Preliminary PUD Plan, for a mixed-density residential development south of Hwy 52 and west of County Road 29. The plan includes 180 single-family residences in the initial phase, with future phases adding mixed-use residential and commercial for a total of about 300 units. The commission also approved P2021-015, a special use permit for an auto body and paint shop at 721 5th Street. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved special use permit P2021-015 for A&D Custom Cruisers auto body and paint shop at 721 5th Street (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved P2021-016, Murata Farms Preliminary Plat and Preliminary PUD Plan, with conditions to present fencing material pros and cons and downcast lighting to City Council (unanimous)

City Council

This town hall meeting is for open discussion between the public and the Council. Staff may present several topics, but no transcripts or summaries are taken during these sessions.

• Pay Equity Analysis Overview
• Golf Course Presentation
• Law Enforcement Impact Fee
• Conceptuals for Shooting Range
• Liquor License Application for 7-Eleven at 641 14th Street

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to consider reports of acceptability for the Seymour and Birdie Rhode House and the Ottesen Grain Co. The board will also conduct a monthly historic review quiz.

• HAM2021-004: Report of Acceptability for Seymour and Birdie Rhode House at 149 Denver Avenue
• HAM2021-005: Report of Acceptability for Ottesen Grain Co. at 815 7th Street

The Historic Preservation Board approved HAM2021-004, allowing an ADA ramp at 149 Denver Ave to be filled and converted to a concrete patio with iron railing, plus brick repairs. The board also approved HAM2021-005 for signage and deck replacement at 815 7th St, with a condition that any paint other than a natural color be approved. Both items had conceptual review waived and moved to final review by unanimous roll call. The minutes do not record the vote tallies on the final approval motions.

• Approved agenda as amended, removing the Monthly Historic Review Quiz (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, correcting a typo in May 6, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Waived conceptual review and moved HAM2021-004 to final review (unanimous roll call)
• Approved HAM2021-004: fill ADA ramp and convert to concrete patio with iron railing, repair brick at 149 Denver Ave (vote tally not recorded)
• Waived conceptual review and moved HAM2021-005 to final review (unanimous roll call)
• Approved HAM2021-005: signage and deck replacement at 815 7th St, with condition to approve any paint other than a natural color (vote tally not recorded)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of minutes, and several consent agenda items. The main action is a purchase agreement to build a new public library on Lupton Village Lot 13, Block 5. Other items include leasing water units, approving a change order for a repaving project, and ratifying a planning commission appointment.

• AM 2021-086: Accept purchase agreement for new public library on Lupton Village Lot 13, Block 5
• AM 2021-084: Lease 200 Colorado Big Thompson water units to Platte River Power Authority
• AM 2021-085: Change order to Colorado Paving, Inc. not to exceed $20,000 for Kahil Repaving Project
• AM 2021-082: Ratify reappointment of Mike Simone to Planning Commission (2021-2024)
• IM 2021-002: Position opening for Library Director

City Council approved a purchase agreement for a property at Lupton Village Lot 13, Block 5 to build a new public library for $850,000. The council also approved several routine items via a consent agenda, including a road repaving change order and a Planning Commission reappointment.

• Approved purchase agreement for new library facility at Lupton Village Lot 13, Block 5 ($850,000)
• Approved lease of 200 Colorado Big Thompson Water Units to Platte River Power Authority
• Approved $20,000 change order for Kahil Repaving Project (AM 2021-085)
• Ratified reappointment of Mike Simone to the Planning Commission for a three-year term
• Approved April 27, 2021 and May 18, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

This town hall meeting is for open discussion between the public and the Council. Staff may present various topics, but no transcripts or summaries are taken during these sessions.

• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) Utility Discussion
• Willow Bend Subdivision Improvement Agreement
• Mountain Sky Reimbursement Agreement
• 1460 14th St - County Residence Sewer Tap
• Platte River Power Authority Lease

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving minutes and paying an Office Depot invoice. The main items are electing a vice-chairperson and reviewing new business: the 2021 Façade Grant Program applications, a CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets grant, and a downtown window treatment project. The board will also discuss intergovernmental agreements under old business.

• Elect a Vice-Chairperson
• Presentation of 2021 Façade Grant Program applications
• CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets grant
• Downtown Window Treatment Project
• Intergovernmental Agreements

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority elected Perry Buck as Vice-Chairperson to fill the term left by Matthew Darnell, approved its April 15, 2021 minutes, and approved an agenda. It also reviewed two 2021 Façade Grant applications: R&L Tires' request for $4,821.28 was given conditional initial approval pending a second bid and city sign approval, with final consideration set for June; Wholly Stromboli's request for $65,257.50 toward a $130,057.00 window and paint project was discussed but no award was made, with the board noting it would exceed the budget and deferring to the June meeting. The board also tabled the Downtown Window Treatment Project and agreed to return to in-person meetings.

• Approved the meeting agenda (majority roll call vote)
• Approved the April 15, 2021 meeting minutes with no changes (majority roll call vote)
• Elected Perry Buck as Vice-Chairperson, filling the term left by Matthew Darnell (majority vote)
• Gave conditional initial approval to R&L Tires' $4,821.28 Façade Grant application, pending a second bid and city building department sign approval; final consideration set for June
• Deferred a decision on Wholly Stromboli's $65,257.50 Façade Grant request for a $130,057.00 window and paint project to the June meeting
• Tabled the Downtown Window Treatment Project until new Chamber of Commerce leadership is in place
• Agreed to return to in-person meetings in the Council Chambers
• Adjourned the meeting; next meeting June 17, 2021 at 6:30 PM

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including new regulations and a sales tax for retail and medical marijuana establishments, a rezoning for Brandywine Farms, and a contract for street repaving. The agenda also includes routine items like accounts payable and meeting minutes.

• Ordinance imposing sales tax on retail marijuana sales
• Ordinance for regulations and licensing of retail marijuana stores
• Ordinance for regulations and licensing of medical marijuana establishments
• Contract to Colorado Paving Inc. for $2,172,394.50 for College Avenue and 9th Street repaving
• Rezoning of Brandywine Farms to C-2 Heavy Commercial

Fort Lupton City Council adopted ordinances setting up licensing and regulation for medical and retail marijuana establishments, plus a 3.1% sales tax on retail marijuana sales, following voter-approved ballot initiatives from November 3, 2020. Council also approved the Brandywine Farms minor subdivision and a rezoning to C-2 Heavy Commercial, and awarded a repaving contract for College Avenue and 9th Street to Colorado Paving Inc. for not more than $2,172,394.50. A proposed ordinance to rescind the historic designation of the Seymour and Birdie Rhode House at 149 Denver Avenue saw no action after the applicant withdrew his application.

• Approved consent agenda including $60,898.32 dust control contract to Envirotech Services (passed; Mayor Stieber and Councilmember Holton voted no)
• Approved Brandywine Farms minor subdivision creating three lots (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-1112 rezoning Brandywine Farms land to C-2 Heavy Commercial (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-1113 amending zoning sections 16-40, 16-42, 16-45 to allow marijuana stores (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-1114 licensing medical marijuana establishments (passed; Holton voted no)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-1115 licensing retail marijuana stores (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-1116 imposing 3.1% sales tax on retail marijuana (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021R033 for Lupton Village PUD Second Filing subdivision improvements agreement, approx. $528,487.98 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission is holding a virtual regular meeting. Action items include a minor subdivision and change of zone for Brandywine Farms, plus amendments to Chapter 16 Article II of the municipal code. The commission will also discuss a development code update. Public comment is available for items not on the agenda.

• P2021-012 Brandywine Farms Minor Subdivision
• P2021-013 Brandywine Farms Change of Zone
• P2021-014 Chapter 16 Article II Amendments
• Development Code Update discussion
• Approval of April 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Commission approved a minor subdivision and a zoning change to heavy commercial for Brandywine Farms. It also recommended zoning amendments to allow medical and retail marijuana stores in specific commercial and industrial districts.

• Approved Brandywine Farms Minor Subdivision P2021-012 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Brandywine Farms Lot 1 from Agriculture to C-2 Heavy Commercial P2021-013 (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to City Council for Chapter 16 Article II Amendments to allow marijuana stores in C-1, C-2, I-1, and I-2 zones P2021-0014 (4-1)

City Council

Fort Lupton's City Council is holding a town hall meeting where the public can discuss any topic with Council. Staff are slated to present items including medical and retail marijuana ordinances, the Lochbuie augmentation agreement, a subdivision improvements agreement for Lupton Village PUD, and a paving project award on College Ave/9th St. A public hearing is also listed for the Brandywine Minor Subdivision, a Brandywine change of zone, and a zoning ordinance adding marijuana. The agenda notes no transcripts or summaries are taken at town hall meetings.

• Medical and retail marijuana ordinances presented by staff
• Lochbuie augmentation agreement
• Lupton Village PUD Second Filing subdivision improvements agreement
• College Ave / 9th St paving project notice of award
• Public hearing: Brandywine Minor Subdivision, Brandywine change of zone, and zoning ordinance adding marijuana

Historic Preservation Board

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing on a request to rescind the local historic designation of the Seymour and Birdie Rhode House at 149 Denver Avenue, forwarding a recommendation to the City Council. The board will also approve the previous meeting's minutes, hear public comments, and discuss a conference recap and a historic review quiz.

• Public hearing on HAM2021-003: rescission of historic designation for 149 Denver Avenue
• Approval of April 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public and visitor input period
• Discussion: Saving Places Conference recap
• Discussion: Monthly Historic Review Quiz

The Historic Preservation Board voted unanimously to deny a recommendation to rescind the local historic designation of the Seymour and Birdie Rhode House at 149 Denver Avenue. The owner, Salvador Flores, had applied to remove the property from the local historic registrar; the Planning Commission had also voted unanimously against recommending de-designation on March 11, 2021. The Board's recommendation now goes to City Council for final consideration. The meeting also included a conference recap and no historic review quiz.

• Denied recommendation to rescind historic designation of 149 Denver Ave. (unanimous roll call)
• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting with a proclamation for Mental Health Month, public comment, and approval of routine items. Key actions include authorizing a grant application for the Denver Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project and approving a subdivision improvements agreement for the Lupton Village Townhomes final plat.

• Proclamation: Mental Health Month 2021
• AM 2021-068: Authorize submittal of Revitalizing Main Streets grant application to CDOT for Denver Avenue Streetscape Improvements
• AM 2021-069: Approve Subdivision Improvements Agreement for Lupton Village PUD Second Filing (Townhomes Final Plat)
• Consent agenda: Approve agreement with Weld County Employment and Training Program (AM 2021-067)
• Review of Accounts Payable for May 4, 2021

Fort Lupton City Council approved a resolution authorizing the city to submit a Revitalizing Main Streets grant application to the Colorado Department of Transportation for the Denver Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project. The council also approved its consent agenda, including April meeting minutes and an agreement to continue working with Employment Services of Weld County. A subdivision improvements agreement for the Lupton Village PUD Second Filing was removed from the agenda at staff's request for more review time. The meeting was held with remote access due to COVID-19 and adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

• Approved Resolution 2021R030 authorizing a Revitalizing Main Streets grant application to CDOT for the Denver Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved consent agenda: April 6, 2021 amended minutes, April 20, 2021 minutes, and AM 2021-067 agreement with Employment Services of Weld County (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved the agenda as amended, removing AM 2021-069 (Lupton Village PUD Second Filing subdivision improvements agreement) at staff's request (unanimous roll call vote)
• Proclaimed May 2021 as Mental Health Month
• Reviewed May 4, 2021 accounts payable with no questions or comments

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a special meeting followed by a town hall. The special meeting includes an information memorandum on the Request for Proposals (RFP) process and an executive session to discuss wastewater negotiations. The town hall is for open public discussion on topics including medical and retail marijuana ordinances, the Lochbuie Fulton Augmentation Agreement, a PRPA lease, city events, and the Lupton Townhomes Subdivision Improvements Agreement.

• Request for Proposals (RFP) process discussion
• Executive session on wastewater negotiations
• Medical and retail marijuana ordinances
• Lochbuie Fulton Augmentation Agreement
• Lupton Townhomes Subdivision Improvements Agreement

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the Request for Proposals (RFP) process and enter an executive session. No substantive public votes or policy changes were recorded during the session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session regarding Waste Water Treatment negotiations (unanimous)

General

City Councilmembers may attend a virtual work session with the Board of County Commissioners. The meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2021, from 10:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. to discuss Wattenberg Wastewater.

• Virtual work session with Board of County Commissioners
• Discussion regarding Wattenberg Wastewater

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding site plans for Transwest Truck and Trailer Phase 3. The Council will also consider adding a fee to utility bills to pay for wastewater treatment plant debt service and discuss whether to upgrade the plant or regionalize with the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District.

• Site plan resolutions for Transwest Truck and Trailer Phase 3 Lot 1 and Lot 2
• Addition of a fee to the April 30, 2021 utility bill for wastewater treatment plant debt service
• Direction for wastewater treatment plant upgrade or regionalization with Metro Wastewater Reclamation District

Fort Lupton City Council voted 5-2 to direct staff to negotiate with the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District as an option for the city's wastewater treatment, with Tommy Holton and Chris Ceretto voting no. Council also approved two site plans for Transwest Truck and Trailer Phase 3 at 13525 and 13517 County Road 8, and approved a new wastewater treatment debt service fee to appear on the April 30, 2021 utility bill. Council voted to reconsider and then approve Resolution 2021R026 for the United Fulton Augmentation Station and Pipeline Project Special Use Permit, with David Crespin abstaining on the reconsideration vote. No executive session was held and the meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

• Directed staff to negotiate with Metro Wastewater Reclamation District as a wastewater option (5-2; Holton and Ceretto no)
• Approved Resolution 2021R027 for Transwest Truck and Trailer Phase 3 Lot 1 site plan, 30,550 sq ft building at 13525 County Road 8 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021R028 for Transwest Truck and Trailer Phase 3 Lot 2 site plan at 13517 County Road 8 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021R029 adding a wastewater treatment debt service fee, billed starting April 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 16, 2021 amended minutes and April 6, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Voted to reconsider Resolution 2021R026 for the United Fulton Augmentation Station and Pipeline Project Special Use Permit (Crespin abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2021R026 for the United Fulton Augmentation Station and Pipeline Project Special Use Permit

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority will hold a virtual meeting to discuss several downtown improvement initiatives. Topics include the 2021 Façade Grant Program, the Streetscape Plan, and the CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets Grant.

• Discussion of 2021 Façade Grant Program
• Streetscape Plan Update
• CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets Grant discussion
• Downtown Window Treatment Project discussion
• Intergovernmental Agreements discussion

The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 18, 2021 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken, though the board discussed upcoming grant applications and streetscape project updates.

• Approved meeting agenda (majority roll call vote)
• Approved March 18, 2021 meeting minutes (majority roll call vote)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a town hall meeting for open public discussion on various topics, including updates on Cottonwood Greens Metropolitan District #5 and project updates. Staff will present the Transwest site plan and a proposed additional fee on utility bills for future wastewater treatment plant debt service, though these may not be followed by discussion. No transcripts or summaries are taken during town hall meetings.

• Cottonwood Greens Metropolitan District #5 update
• Project updates
• Marijuana ordinances - no updates, staff finalizing
• Public hearing: Transwest site plan
• Additional fee on utility bill for future debt service of Waste Water Treatment Plant

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a virtual regular meeting on April 8, 2021. They will consider two site plans for Transwest Truck and Trailer Phase 3 (Lots 1 and 2) as action items, and discuss a development code update. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment.

• P2021-010 Transwest Truck and Trailer Phase 3 Lot 1 Site Plan
• P2021-011 Transwest Truck and Trailer Phase 3 Lot 2 Site Plan
• Development Code Update discussion
• Approval of March 25, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, an executive session on wastewater treatment negotiations, and a consent agenda covering routine items. Public hearings will address a special use permit for a water project, withdrawal of the Hagler annexation, a new wastewater fee, and an intergovernmental agreement with Firestone. Action items include revising water/sewer fees and awarding a contract for shooting park design services.

• Second reading of ordinances for Alquist Annexation and initial zoning to 'A' Agricultural
• Ratification of .5% sales tax extensions for streets (to 2031) and culture/recreation (to 2041)
• Payment of $92,558.20 to Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for Windy Gap Firming Project
• Payment of $52,160.00 to Clear Water Solutions for risk assessment and emergency response plan
• Award contract to D2C Architects for shooting park planning, not to exceed $50,000

Fort Lupton City Council voted 0-6 to deny a special use permit for the United Fulton Augmentation Station and Pipeline Project after a resident objected to an easement taken by condemnation. Council approved the consent agenda, including the Alquist annexation and zoning, two sales-tax ratifications, and several payments, and approved an intergovernmental agreement with Firestone on growth and planning areas. The Hagler annexation, zoning, and special use permit applications were withdrawn. A new wastewater treatment plant fee got its first public hearing; a second hearing is set for April 20, 2021.

• Denied Resolution 2021R026, the United Fulton Augmentation Station and Pipeline Project special use permit (0 yes, 6 no)
• Approved consent agenda, including Alquist annexation (Ordinance 2021-1109) and Alquist initial agricultural zoning (Ordinance 2021-1110)
• Approved Resolution 2021R023 ratifying the .5% street improvement sales and use tax extension to December 31, 2031
• Approved Resolution 2021R024 ratifying the .5% Culture Park and Recreation sales and use tax extension to December 31, 2041
• Approved $92,558.20 payment to Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for Windy Gap Firming Project construction and engineering
• Approved $52,160.00 payment to Clear Water Solutions for a risk and resilience assessment and emergency response plan
• Approved Resolution 2021R026 adopting an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Firestone on growth and planning areas
• Approved amending Resolution 2021R019 revising the water and sewer plant investment fee schedule effective April 5, 2021

Historic Preservation Board

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing on a request to rescind the local historic designation of the Seymour and Birdie Rhode House at 149 Denver Avenue. The board will also review a report of acceptability for the St. John Building (Wholly Stromboli) and elect a chairperson. Other agenda items include discussions with the events coordinator, a grant opportunity, and a conference recap.

• Public hearing on rescission of historic designation for 149 Denver Avenue
• Report of acceptability for St. John Building (410 Denver Ave./701 4th St.)
• Election of Chairperson
• Discussion with Christy Romano, Events Coordinator
• SHF Grant Opportunity

The board approved a multi-stage exterior restoration project for the historically designated St. John Building. A public hearing regarding the rescission of historic designation for the Seymour and Birdie Rhode House was continued to a future date.

• Elected Kathy Kvasnicka as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Waived conceptual review and moved to final review for St. John Building project (unanimous)
• Approved exterior improvements for St. John Building (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for HAM2021-001 (Seymour and Birdie Rhode House) to May 6, 2021

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a special meeting followed by a town hall. The special meeting includes a presentation by Metro Waste Water District and an executive session on wastewater treatment negotiations. The town hall will cover several topics, including medical and retail marijuana ordinances, fee increases, utility bill fees, and a sales and use tax extension, with public hearings on an intergovernmental agreement, a special use permit, and an annexation withdrawal.

• Presentation by Metro Waste Water District
• Medical and Retail Marijuana Ordinances
• Increase in fees for Engraving on the Columbarium
• Additional Fee on Utility Bill for Waste Water Treatment Plant debt
• Resolution Ratifying Extension of Sales and Use Tax for Culture, Parks, Recreation, and Streets

The Fort Lupton City Council approved its agenda, received a presentation from Metro Wastewater Reclamation District on options for joining or contracting for wastewater service, and then moved into executive session to discuss negotiation positions on wastewater treatment. The council took no final action on the Metro options; the presentation covered a buy-in to join the district versus a service contract, with a rough estimate of $125 per citizen per year mentioned. The executive session ended and the meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. A scheduled town hall meeting agenda listed topics for discussion but the minutes record no decisions from it.

• Approved the agenda as presented (roll call vote, passed)
• Moved into executive session on wastewater treatment negotiations under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e) (passed unanimously on roll call vote)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting on March 25, 2021, at 6:00 PM to decide on three special use permits and an annexation request. The meeting will also include a discussion on a development code update and a review of previous meeting discussions.

• P2021-009: United Fulton Augmentation Station Project Special Use Permit
• P2021-010: Hagler Annexation Nos. 1–5 and Initial Zoning
• P2021-011: Hagler Special Use Permit
• Development Code Update discussion

The Planning Commission approved a special use permit for a below-grade pipeline to divert water from the Fulton Ditch to the South Platte River. Additionally, the commission noted the withdrawal of the Hagler Annexation and Special Use Permit applications.

• Approved P2021-009 United Fulton Augmentation Station Project Special Use Permit (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Noted withdrawal of P2021-010 Hagler Annexation Nos.1-5 and Initial Zoning
• Noted withdrawal of P2021-011 Hagler Special Use Permit

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority will meet virtually to discuss the 2021 Façade Grant Program and a streetscape plan update. The board will also consider an extension request for the Rosa Elda Guerrero Façade Grant and discuss the CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets Grant.

• Rosa Elda Guerrero Façade Grant extension request
• Discussion of 2021 Façade Grant Program
• Streetscape Plan update
• Discussion of CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets Grant
• Intergovernmental Agreements discussion

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority approved minutes from January and February, paid routine bills, and extended a facade grant at Fifth Street and Denver Ave to June 16, 2021 because the contractor faced material delays. The board agreed to apply for a CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets grant, which was increased from $50,000 to $150,000, and discussed a Chamber of Commerce proposal to decorate downtown windows. The board also agreed to continue virtual meetings until June, and the streetscape bump-out and bike lane project is going out to bid next month.

• Approved agenda by majority roll call vote
• Approved January 21 and February 18 minutes by majority roll call vote
• Approved accounts payable: $0.51 postage, $5,000 city startup loan payment, $134.28 postcard mailing, unanimous
• Approved Rosa Elda Guerrero facade grant extension to June 16, 2021, unanimous
• Agreed to apply for CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets grant (increased from $50,000 to $150,000)
• Agreed to continue virtual meetings until June, to be revisited monthly

General

This public meeting is for City staff to present information regarding upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) upgrades presentation

This was a public information meeting, not a voting session. City staff presented the required upgrades to the Waste Water Treatment Plant to meet Colorado nutrient regulations, estimated at $38,000,000 by Burns and McDonnell, and outlined funding options. Staff said the City chose a bond option, with the State of Colorado Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund described as having the lowest interest rate and lowest cost of debt, and an application deadline of June 15, 2021. Staff also said sewer tap fees will increase from $3,041 to $9,500 per tap and that a new REG85 Sewer Fee will appear on utility bills. No council action, vote, or formal decision is recorded in these minutes.

• No substantive decisions or votes recorded; meeting was a public presentation on WWTP upgrades
• Staff presented $38,000,000 WWTP upgrade estimate (Burns and McDonnell)
• Staff said City chose bond funding option; State of Colorado Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund cited as lowest interest rate and lowest cost of debt
• Staff said sewer tap fees will increase from $3,041 to $9,500 per tap
• Staff said a new REG85 Sewer Fee will be added to utility bills
• Staff said bond loan application deadline to the State of Colorado is June 15, 2021
• Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold public hearings on the Alquist Annexation and initial zoning, and consider approving the Lupton Village Townhomes preliminary plat. The consent agenda includes second readings of ordinances for the NNN Lupton SE LLC right-of-way dedication, the Been Annexation and initial zoning, plus several contracts and appointments. Action items include the final plat for Lupton Village Townhomes, a backhoe purchase, and a change order for WWTP lagoons engineering.

• Public hearing: Alquist Annexation and initial zoning to 'A' Agricultural
• Public hearing: Lupton Village Townhomes Preliminary Plat
• Second reading: Ordinance 2021-1106 accepting NNN Lupton SE LLC right-of-way dedication for 14th Street
• Second reading: Ordinance 2021-1107 annexing Been Annexation Nos. 1-4
• AM 2021-046: Purchase 430 Cat Backhoe for $145,524.80 from Wagner Equipment Co.

Fort Lupton City Council approved the Lupton Village Townhomes preliminary and final plats, both for a 73-unit single-family attached subdivision, with Councilmember Shannon Rhoda voting no on each. Council also adopted the Alquist Annexation (0.43 acres) and its initial 'A' Agricultural zoning, and approved a consent agenda covering right-of-way dedication, the Been annexation and zoning, and several purchases and contracts. Council approved buying a 430 Cat backhoe for up to $145,524.80 and a $6,815.00 change order for WWTP lagoons mining engineering services.

• Approved Consent Agenda, including Second Reading Ordinances 2021-1106 (right-of-way dedication for 14th Street), 2021-1107 (Been annexation) and 2021-1108 (Been initial 'A' Agricultural zoning), and Resolution 2021R020 appointing Amy Adkins to the Historic Preservation Board (unanimous roll call)
• Approved SCADA computer replacement at the Water Treatment Plant for $30,631.00 (AM 2021-041) as part of consent agenda
• Approved traffic signal maintenance contract with Lumin8 Transportation Technologies, not to exceed $3,480.00 (AM 2021-044), and mosquito management contract with Vector Disease Control International, LLC, not to exceed $17,806.25 (AM 2021-045)
• Authorized the City Administrator to sign a fireworks display agreement with J & M Displays, not to exceed $16,500.00 (AM 2021-051)
• Approved Resolution 2021R021 accepting the Lupton Village Townhomes Preliminary Plat (73 townhomes); Shannon Rhoda voted no
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-1109, the Alquist Annexation of 0.43 acres, and approving the annexation agreement (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-1110 initially zoning the Alquist property to the 'A' Agricultural Zone District (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution 2021R022 accepting the Final Plat of the Lupton Village PUD Second Filing (Lupton Village Townhomes Final Plat); Shannon Rhoda voted no

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to consider a continuance of a public hearing for the United Fulton Augmentation Station Project special use permit and a rescission of the historic designation for 149 Denver Avenue (Seymour & Birdie Rhode House). The agenda also includes discussion items on meeting review and a development code update, along with public comment and consent agenda items.

• Continuance of public hearing for United Fulton Augmentation Station Project special use permit
• P2021-008: Consideration of rescission of historic designation for 149 Denver Avenue (Seymour & Birdie Rhode House)
• Development code update discussion
• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2021 meeting
• Public comment period

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny a recommendation to rescind the historic designation of the property at 149 Denver Avenue (referred to in the minutes as the Seymour & Birdie Rhode House). The commission also continued a public hearing for the United Fulton Augmentation Station Project to March 25, 2021, at 6:00 PM because required newspaper notice had not been published. The commission approved its agenda and consent agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Denied recommendation to rescind historic designation at 149 Denver Avenue (unanimous roll call vote)
• Continued public hearing for United Fulton Augmentation Station Project to March 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM
• Approved the agenda
• Approved the consent agenda

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion on various topics, including the America's Water Infrastructure Act, medical and retail marijuana ordinances, a mosquito program contract, a backhoe purchase, traffic signal maintenance, a SCADA system upgrade, an engineering agreement for Harrison Ave., clean up days, and the Willow Bend Public Improvements Agreement. Public hearings will be held for the Lupton Village Townhomes preliminary and final plat and the Alquist annexation and initial zoning, but these will not be followed by discussion.

• Medical and Retail Marijuana Ordinances
• VDCI Contract for Annual Mosquito Program
• Backhoe Purchase
• SCADA Computer System Upgrade for Water Treatment Plant
• Public Hearings: Lupton Village Townhomes Plat and Alquist Annexation

Historic Preservation Board

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board's regular meeting scheduled for March 4, 2021, was cancelled because there were no agenda items to discuss. The agenda lists board members and standard meeting procedures, but no action or discussion items were scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 6:15 P.M.
• Meeting location: Fort Lupton City Hall, 130 S. McKinley Ave.

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• No substantive decisions recorded due to unreadable source

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve routine financial items, second readings for two annexation and zoning ordinances, and a $903,534 contract for the Kahil Reconstruction Project. Public hearings will continue for the Hagler Annexation and related zoning requests, and the council will consider a subdivision plat approval and fee schedule revisions.

• Second reading of Toews Annexation and zoning ordinances
• Award $903,534 Kahil Reconstruction Project contract to Colorado Paving Inc.
• Renew water engineering services contract with Williams and Weiss Consulting for $97,880
• Approve estimated 2021 Windy Gap Assessment up to $266,445.99
• Lease 13 vehicles from Enterprise Fleet Management for $107,709.60 annually

City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including the Kahil Reconstruction Project and a water engineering services agreement. The council also approved the annexation and zoning of the Toews land and a new vehicle lease agreement.

• Awarded Kahil Reconstruction Project contract to Colorado Paving Inc. for not to exceed $903,534.45
• Approved Ordinance 2021-1104 annexing Toews land
• Approved Ordinance 2021-1105 zoning Toews land to 'A' Agricultural Zone District
• Approved $97,880 water engineering services agreement with Williams and Weiss Consulting, LLC
• Approved lease of 13 vehicles from Enterprise Fleet Management for $107,709.60 annually plus $31,193 one-time payment
• Approved estimated 2021 Windy Gap Assessment not to exceed $266,445.99
• Approved Willow Bend Subdivision Preliminary Plat and Preliminary PUD Plan
• Ratified appointment of Amy Adkins to Culture Parks and Recreation and Museum Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a virtual regular meeting to consider two action items: the preliminary plat for Lupton Village Townhomes (P2021-006) and the Alquist Annexation and Initial Zoning (P2021-007). The agenda also includes discussion of a development code update and future business. Public comment is allowed for items not on the agenda.

• P2021-006: Lupton Village Townhomes Preliminary Plat
• P2021-007: Alquist Annexation and Initial Zoning
• Development Code Update discussion
• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2021 meeting

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission approved Resolution P2021-006, the preliminary plat for Lupton Village Townhomes, a 73-unit single-family attached subdivision on part of the Lupton Village PUD. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. The Commission also considered P2021-007, an annexation and initial zoning to agricultural for 0.43 acres south of 14th Street, with a motion to approve made and seconded; the minutes do not record a vote result for that item. Discussion items on meeting review and the Development Code Update were held, and the meeting adjourned at 6:35 PM.

• Approved Resolution P2021-006, Lupton Village Townhomes preliminary plat (73 townhome units) — motion by Paul Weber, seconded by Carlos Barron, carried by unanimous roll call vote
• Motion to approve P2021-007 (Alquist annexation and initial zoning to agricultural, 0.43 acres) made by Carlos Barron and seconded by Kathy Kvasnicka — no vote result recorded in the minutes
• Approved the agenda — motion by Kathy Kvasnicka, seconded by Thomas Meyers
• Approved the consent agenda — motion by Kathy Kvasnicka, seconded by Carlos Barron

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion on various topics, including a medical and retail marijuana ordinance, the Kahil Repaving Project, a Public Improvement Fee change, and a backhoe purchase. Staff will present these items, and the public may comment. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Hagler Annexation and Quality Carpentry LLC Site Plan, though no discussion will follow.

• Kahil Repaving Project contractor award
• Public Improvement Fee (PIF) change
• Purchase of backhoe for Public Works Department
• Jacobs rebateable budget reconciliation for $43,531.17
• Medical and retail marijuana stores ordinance

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a special meeting to receive an update on the Waste Water Treatment Plant and to hold an executive session on negotiations related to city business investigations. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including public comment and agenda approval.

• Waste Water Treatment Plant update
• Executive session on negotiations strategy (CRS §24-6-402(4)(e))

At a special meeting on February 18, 2021, Fort Lupton City Council received a presentation on the Waste Water Treatment Plant and options for meeting Colorado Regulation 85. Staff outlined three options: upgrading the current plant (estimated $38,000,000), connecting to Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (estimated $44,000,000), or connecting to St. Vrain Sanitation District (estimated $55,000,000), along with estimated residential flat fees. Council discussed the options and what decommissioning the plant would take, but no decision or vote on the options was recorded. The agenda listed an executive session, but the minutes state no executive session occurred; the meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous roll call vote)
• No vote recorded on Waste Water Treatment Plant options; item was presentation and discussion only
• Executive session listed on agenda did not occur

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority's regular meeting scheduled for February 18, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as call to order, consent agenda, public comment, and reports, but no substantive business was scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority did not meet on February 18, 2021. The meeting was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold public hearings on annexing land (Been Annexation Nos. 1-4) and zoning it agricultural, plus a special use permit for a propane tank. They will also vote on a subdivision improvements agreement, water/sewer fee schedule amendments, and routine consent items including payments and a right-of-way acceptance.

• Annexation of Been Annexation Nos. 1-4 and initial zoning to 'A' Agricultural District
• Special use permit for Mericle RV propane tank
• Subdivision improvements agreement with FTL Land Assemblage, LLLP for Fort Lupton Village PUD
• Amendments to water and sewer plant investment fee schedule effective April 15, 2021 and January 1, 2022
• Payments: $27,600 for outfall pipe repairs, $57,012 to Weld Regional Communications

City Council annexed 18.40 acres of land and zoned it for agricultural use. The council also approved a special use permit for a propane tank and a $3.8M subdivision improvements agreement for the Lupton Village PUD.

• Approved annexation of 18.40 acres known as Been Annexation Nos. 1-4 (6-1)
• Approved 'A' Agricultural District zoning for Been Initial Zoning (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for 1,000-gallon propane tank at 1352 Factory Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $3,842,701 Subdivision Improvements Agreement for Lupton Village PUD (unanimous)
• Approved $27,600 for water treatment plant outfall pipe and valve repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $57,012 payment to Weld Regional Communications for dispatch and radio maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of public right of way from NNN Lupton Sec LLC for 14th Street (unanimous)
• Removed water and sewer plant investment fee schedule amendments from agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a virtual regular meeting to consider action items including a site plan for Quality Carpentry Services, the Hagler Annexation Nos. 1-5 with initial zoning, and a special use permit for Hagler. The agenda also includes discussion items on the development code update and future business. Public comment is available for items not on the agenda.

• P2021-005: Site plan for 2567 County Road 29 (Quality Carpentry Services)
• P2021-006: Hagler Annexation Nos. 1-5 and initial zoning
• P2021-007: Hagler Special Use Permit
• Development Code Update discussion

The Planning Commission approved Resolution P2021-0005, a site plan allowing Quality Carpentry Services to convert an existing residence near County Road 29 into office space and use an existing storage building. The Hagler Annexation Nos. 1-5 and Initial Zoning hearing and the Hagler Special Use Permit hearing were both continued to March 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM at the applicant's request and staff recommendation. The agenda and consent agenda were approved, and no public comment was offered. The meeting adjourned at 6:25 PM.

• Approved Resolution P2021-0005 site plan for Quality Carpentry Services at County Road 29 (unanimous roll call vote)
• Continued Hagler Annexation Nos. 1-5 and Initial Zoning hearing to March 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM (unanimous)
• Continued Hagler Special Use Permit hearing to March 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda
• Approved the consent agenda

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion on multiple topics, including a wastewater treatment plant update and repairs, a public improvement fee increase, a right-of-way dedication for a 7-Eleven, and a subdivision improvements agreement. Two public hearings will be held without discussion: one on the Been Annexation and Zoning, and another on the Mericle RV Propane Tank and Special Use Permit.

• Burns & McDonnel WWTP Engineering and Operations Update – Q & A
• Repairs for Outfall Pipes and Valve at the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP)
• Public Improvement Fee Increase
• Right of Way Dedication for 7-Eleven Located at 14th Street and Hwy 84
• Public Hearing: Been Annexation and Zoning; Public Hearing: Mericle RV Propane Tank and Special Use Permit

Historic Preservation Board

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board's regular meeting scheduled for February 4, 2021, was cancelled because there were no agenda items to discuss. The agenda contains only standard procedural headings (call to order, consent agenda, public input, etc.) with no substantive business listed.

The provided meeting minutes contain unreadable or corrupted text. No decisions, approvals, or denials can be identified from the source.

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on routine items and several key proposals. A town hall/work session will follow to discuss wastewater treatment plant upgrades. The council will also accept public comments and hold public hearings on annexations and zoning changes.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-1103 rezoning Lupton Village to PUD zone
• Annexation of Toews property and initial zoning to 'A' Agricultural District
• Lease agreement for Quadient postage machines at $144.53/month for 60 months
• Special use permit for Lupton Lakes Inlet/Outlet Facility and Pipeline Project
• Development fee settlement with Rowley Downs Land Company

Council unanimously approved the Toews Annexation and its initial 'A' Agricultural zoning, and approved a special use permit for the Lupton Lakes Inlet/Outlet Facility and Pipeline Project. Council also accepted the Alquist annexation petition and set a March 16, 2021 public hearing, approved a development fee settlement with Rowley Downs Land Company, and passed the consent agenda including the Lupton Village PUD rezoning. Council then entered executive session for legal advice and adjourned at 8:14 p.m.

• Approved Toews Annexation of 33.77 acres at Highway 52 and County Road 23 (unanimous)
• Approved initial 'A' Agricultural zoning for the Toews property (unanimous)
• Approved Lupton Lakes Inlet/Outlet Facility and Pipeline Project special use permit (unanimous)
• Accepted Alquist annexation petition (0.43 acres) and set public hearing for March 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved development fee settlement agreement with Rowley Downs Land Company (unanimous)
• Consent agenda approved: Lupton Village PUD rezoning (Ordinance 2021-1103), Mary Ann Merritt appointment, Quadient postage lease at $144.53/month for 60 months (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal advice under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to approve minutes from the January 14 meeting and vote on two action items: a special use permit for a propane tank at Mericle RV and an annexation with initial zoning for the Been property. The commission will also discuss a development code update and review past meeting discussions.

• P2021-003: Mericle RV Propane Tank Special Use Permit (vote)
• P2021-004: Been Annexation & Initial Zoning (vote)
• Development Code Update (discussion)
• Review of Meeting Discussion (discussion)
• Approval of January 14, 2021 meeting minutes (vote)

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission approved a special use permit for a 1,000-gallon aboveground propane tank at Mericle RV and approved the Been Annexation and Initial Zoning of about 18.24 acres. Both resolutions passed by unanimous roll call votes after public hearings with no public comment. The meeting was held virtually via GoToMeeting.

• Approved Resolution P2021-0003 for a 1,000-gallon aboveground propane tank special use permit at Mericle RV (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved Resolution P2021-0004 for the Been Annexation and Initial Zoning of approximately 18.24 acres (unanimous roll call vote)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion on various topics, including updates on the wastewater treatment plant, library, gun range, and vehicle lease vs. purchase options. The agenda also includes public hearings on the Toews Annexation and Zoning and the Lupton Lakes/Denver Water Special Use Permit, though these are not followed by discussion.

• WWTP Updates
• South Fulton Street Light Request and Response
• Kahil Reconstruction Design Review
• Lease vs. Purchase Options for Vehicles
• Public Hearing: Toews Annexation and Zoning; Lupton Lakes/Denver Water Special Use Permit

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority is holding a virtual regular meeting to elect officers, consider designating the city website as the official posting place for meeting notices, and discuss the 2021 Façade Grant Program, a Streetscape Plan update, and Chamber of Commerce membership. The agenda also includes approval of the December 2020 minutes, accounts payable, and intergovernmental agreements.

• Election of officers
• AM2021-001: Designating www.fortluptonco.gov as the public place for posting meeting notices per Colorado Open Meetings Law
• Discussion of 2021 Façade Grant Program
• Streetscape Plan update
• Chamber of Commerce membership discussion

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority met on January 21, 2021, and approved its agenda and December 17, 2020 minutes. The board retained all current officers, designated the City of Fort Lupton webpage as the public posting place for meeting notices, and agreed to open the 2021 facade grant program with $50,000 budgeted. It also approved paying $50 in Chamber of Commerce dues minus luncheon costs, and heard updates on the streetscape project and development in the urban renewal area.

• Approved agenda by majority roll call vote
• Approved December 17, 2020 minutes by majority roll call vote
• Approved accounts payable: $0.50 postage and $500 DCI dues by unanimous roll call vote
• Retained all current officers: Gary Montoya Chair, Matthew Darnell Vice Chair, Eugene Reynolds Treasurer, Kathy Kvasnicka Secretary, by unanimous roll call vote
• Approved AM2021-001 designating www.fortluptonco.gov as public place for meeting notices by unanimous roll call vote
• Agreed to open 2021 facade grant program, $50,000 budgeted, with application period discussed for February to May
• Approved paying Chamber of Commerce dues of $50 minus luncheon costs by unanimous roll call vote

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a public hearing on accepting the preliminary plat and PUD plan for the Willow Bend (formerly Fulton Ranch) subdivision, and will consider accepting an annexation petition for the Hagler Annexation Nos. 1-5, setting a public hearing for March 2, 2021. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a resolution ratifying Perry Buck's appointment to the Urban Renewal Authority. The meeting also includes public comment, accounts payable review, and staff reports.

• Public hearing: Resolution accepting Willow Bend (F/K/A Fulton Ranch) Subdivision Preliminary Plat and Preliminary PUD Plan
• Action: Resolution accepting Hagler Annexation Nos. 1-5 petition and setting public hearing for March 2, 2021
• Consent: Resolution ratifying Perry Buck as Weld County representative on Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority, five-year term expiring Jan 19, 2026
• Consent: Approval of Jan 5, 2021 City Council meeting minutes
• Review of accounts payable for Jan 19, 2021

City Council approved the preliminary plat and PUD plan for the Willow Bend residential subdivision, which will feature 449 lease spaces for manufactured homes. Council also initiated annexation proceedings for the Hagler parcels and appointed a representative to the Urban Renewal Authority.

• Approved Willow Bend Subdivision Preliminary Plat and Preliminary PUD Plan (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2021R011 to initiate Hagler Annexation Nos. 1-5 and set public hearing for March 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Perry Buck to the Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority (6-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a virtual regular meeting to consider two action items: a special use permit for the Lupton Lakes Inlet/Outlet Facility & Pipeline Project and the Toews Annexation & Initial Zoning. The commission will also elect officers and discuss a development code update. Public comment is scheduled for items not on the agenda.

• P2021-001: Lupton Lakes Inlet/Outlet Facility & Pipeline Project Special Use Permit
• P2021-002: Toews Annexation & Initial Zoning
• Election of officers
• Development Code Update discussion

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission held a virtual meeting on January 14, 2021, re-electing Mike Simone as Chair and Bushrod White as Vice-Chair. The commission unanimously approved a special use permit for the Denver Water Lupton Lakes pipeline project and unanimously recommended the Toews Annexation for a 33.77-acre property.

• Re-elected Mike Simone as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Re-elected Bushrod White as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution P2021-001 for Lupton Lakes Inlet/Outlet Facility & Pipeline Project Special Use Permit (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-0002 for the Toews Annexation with initial zoning to agricultural zone district (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion. Staff will present on topics including MB Towing, Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrades, library facility updates, the Hagler annexation petition, a FLURA county representative appointment, and a public hearing on the Willow Bend preliminary plat. No transcripts or summaries are taken during Town Hall meetings.

• MB Towing representatives to address the Council
• Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) Upgrades presentation
• Library facility updates
• Hagler Annexation Petition and setting a public hearing
• Public Hearing - Willow Bend Preliminary Plat - Consideration

Historic Preservation Board

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board is holding a regular meeting with no action items. Discussion items include a committee project volunteer discussion, a State Historical Fund (SHF) grant opportunity, and the Saving Places Conference. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main business being approval of prior minutes and discussion of future opportunities.

• Approval of December 3, 2020 meeting minutes
• Discussion: Committee Project Volunteer Discussion
• Discussion: SHF Grant Opportunity
• Discussion: Saving Places Conference
• Next board meeting scheduled for February 4, 2021

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board met on January 7, 2021, and approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. No action items were taken up. In discussion, the board generally agreed to consider meeting less frequently (no less than six times a year) and decided to revisit a grant opportunity and educational events at a later date.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda as amended (unanimous)
• No action items were decided
• Board generally agreed to consider meeting less frequently, no less than 6 times a year, to be revisited
• Decided to revisit the SHF grant opportunity discussion at a later date

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on routine items and public hearings. Key decisions include rezoning land for the Lupton Village PUD, accepting its development plan and final plat, and setting a public hearing date for a proposed annexation. The council will also vote on several resolutions and payments, including a $29,888 engineering services contract.

• Rezone land to PUD for Lupton Village project
• Accept Lupton Village PUD development plan and preliminary plat
• Accept Lupton Village PUD final plat
• Set February 16, 2021 public hearing for Been Annexation Nos. 1-4
• Approve $29,888 payment to CH2M for engineering services

City Council approved the rezoning, preliminary plat, and final plat for the Lupton Village multiuse subdivision. The council also initiated annexation proceedings for the Been Annexation Nos. 1-4 and granted a final service plan extension for Cottonwood Greens Metropolitan District No. 1.

• Approved rezoning of Lupton Village to Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zone District (Unanimous)
• Approved Lupton Village PUD Preliminary Plat (Unanimous)
• Approved Lupton Village PUD Final Plat (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021R008 to initiate Been Annexation Nos. 1-4 and set public hearing for Feb 16, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved final service plan extension for Cottonwood Greens Metropolitan District No. 1 to Aug 31, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021R001 designating city webpage for public meeting notices (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021R003 appointing Ginny White to Historic Preservation Board (Unanimous)
• Approved $29,888 and $19,630 payments to CH2M for potable pump house assessment (Unanimous)