Fraser public meetings in 2021

Public Arts Committee

The regular meeting of the Public Arts Committee scheduled for December 17, 2021, was canceled.

Public Arts Committee

The Fraser Public Arts Committee is holding a special meeting with a short agenda. The main discussion item is the Fire & Ice event, followed by other business and future agenda items. The meeting is largely procedural, with the consent agenda covering approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Discussion of Fire & Ice event
• Approval of November 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Other business and future agenda items

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2022 budget, including resolutions to summarize revenues and expenditures, levy property taxes, and appropriate funds. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including lease and license agreements, and a resolution related to the Three Mile Plan. A public hearing is scheduled for a liquor license renewal and a modification of premises for Fishers Fraser Bar LLC.

• 2022 Budget Hearing and resolutions to summarize revenues/expenditures, levy property taxes, and appropriate funds
• Resolution 2021-12-02: 200 Eisenhower Lease Agreement
• Resolution 2021-12-03: FVMRD Lease Agreement
• Resolution 2021-12-05: Rendezvous License Agreement
• Resolution 2021-12-15: Preliminary Acceptance of Kings Crossing Loop Roads

The Board of Trustees approved the 2022 budget with two minor text corrections, along with six related resolutions covering revenues, property taxes, appropriations, law enforcement, building department, and a Headwaters Trail Alliance MOU. The board also approved a liquor license renewal and premises modification for Fishers Fraser Bar LLC, and preliminarily accepted Kings Crossing Loop roads. The Rendezvous License Agreement was tabled with no action.

• Approved 2022 budget and six related resolutions (2021-12-07 through 2021-12-12) with corrections to sales tax rate and dump truck wording, 7-0
• Approved consent agenda including GIS, Eisenhower lease, FVMRD lease, Sharkys license, and Three Mile Plan, 6-0-1 (Fisher recused)
• Approved Fishers Fraser Bar LLC liquor license renewal, 6-0-1 (Fisher recused)
• Approved Resolution 2021-12-16 for Fishers Fraser Bar LLC modification of premises, 6-0-1 (Fisher recused)
• Approved Resolution 2021-12-15 preliminary acceptance of Kings Crossing Loop roads, 7-0
• Tabled Resolution 2021-12-05 Rendezvous License Agreement for a future meeting

Planning Commission

This meeting was canceled and did not occur. No items were discussed or decided.

Public Arts Committee

The Fraser Public Arts Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss updates on several public art projects, including the sculpture call, kids gallery, and the Fraser Center/Historic Church. They will also review the year-to-date budget and plans for the next year, along with the upcoming Fire and Ice event.

• Sculpture Call Update
• Kids Gallery update
• Fraser Center/Historic Church Update
• Fraser Fire and Ice event
• Budget YTD and next year review

The committee approved the agenda and consent agenda (including August minutes) by 8-0 votes. No formal decisions were made on discussed items; the committee reviewed updates on the sculpture call, kids gallery, Fraser Center, Jack K. sculpture, and planned the February 5th Fire and Ice event with route options, ice sculptures, fireworks, and marketing tasks. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.

• Approved the agenda by 8-0 vote.
• Approved the consent agenda (including August 20, 2021 minutes) by 8-0 vote.
• Adjourned the meeting by 8-0 vote.

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on the draft 2022 budget, then a regular meeting with a public hearing and possible action on the 2022 budget, a water efficiency plan, and a resolution for the Willows Apartments final development plan and preliminary plat. The board will also consider an ordinance creating a water and wastewater advisory committee and receive updates on the Grand Park Drive settlement, building report, and financials.

• 2022 Budget Workshop and public hearing
• Water Efficiency Plan discussion and possible action
• Resolution 2021-11-01 GP Willows FPDP Amendment Preliminary Plat
• Ordinance 485 Water Wastewater Advisory Committee
• Grand Park Drive Settlement update

The board continued the 2022 budget public hearing to December 1 after hearing updates, including increased community housing funding. It approved the GP Willows FPDP Amendment Preliminary Plat (6-1) and Ordinance 485 creating a Water Wastewater Advisory Committee (7-0). The board also supported the Water Efficiency Plan and authorized the town attorney to enter stipulations in litigation.

• Approved amended agenda adding transit update (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Nov 3 minutes (7-0)
• Continued 2022 budget public hearing to Dec 1
• Supported Water Efficiency Plan (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11-01 GP Willows FPDP Amendment Preliminary Plat (6-1, Miller nay)
• Approved Ordinance 485 Water Wastewater Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Opened and closed executive session on legal matters (7-0)
• Authorized Whitmer Law Firm stipulations with Mountain Parks Electric, US Bank, Cozens Point, U9200 (7-0)

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on the 2022 budget, then a regular meeting to consider approving an amended final plan and preliminary plat for The Willows Apartments, a proposed development. They will also discuss extending economic incentives for Watt Investment LLP and consider an ordinance to create a Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee. The agenda includes consent items, open forum, and staff updates.

• Resolution 2021-11-01: Amended Final Plan and Preliminary Plat for The Willows Apartments
• First Amendment to Economic Inducements and Incentives for Watt Investment LLP
• Ordinance 485: Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee
• 2022 Budget workshop
• Consent agenda: Minutes of October 20, 2021

The Board approved a six-month extension for Watt Investment LLP regarding the First Amendment to Economic Inducements and Incentives. The Board also continued discussion on The Willows Apartments to November 17, 2021, after the applicant noted the project would become condominiums for sale. No action was taken on Ordinance 485 regarding the Water Wastewater Advisory Committee.

• Approved amended agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including October 20, 2021 minutes (7-0)
• Approved six-month extension for Watt Investment LLP incentives (7-0)
• Continued The Willows Apartments discussion to November 17, 2021 (7-0)
• No action on Ordinance 485 Water Wastewater Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider possible action on the amended final plan and preliminary plat for The Willows Apartments. The commission will also review the Three Mile Plan as part of a consent agenda item. Other agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and general discussion.

• Public hearing on Amended Final Plan and Preliminary Plat for The Willows Apartments
• PC Resolution 2021-10-01 concerning approval of FPDP and preliminary plat for Willows Apts
• Three Mile Plan briefing and PC Resolution 2021-10-02
• Approval of minutes from September 22, 2021 meeting

The Planning Commission voted 3-1 to forward the Amended Final Plan and Preliminary Plat for The Willows Apartments to the Town Board without a recommendation for approval or denial. The project proposes a 204-unit for-rent multi-family community in two phases near Old Victory Road and American Willow Drive. Commissioner Gnuse recused himself from the vote due to a perceived conflict of interest. The commission also approved the agenda and consent agenda items, including the September 22 minutes and Resolution 2021-10-02 Three Mile Plan.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: September 22 minutes and Resolution 2021-10-02 Three Mile Plan (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for The Willows Apartments (6-0)
• Forwarded The Willows Apartments application to Town Board without recommendation (3-1, Gnuse recused)

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss the 2022 draft budget, including capital expenditures, and consider several housing-related items, including a regional housing initiative MOU and a resolution approving housing expenditures. They will also discuss a church renovation update, a housing survey, and a proposed opioid settlement MOU. The meeting includes consent agenda items and open forum.

• 2022 draft budget and capital expenditures review
• Resolution 2021-10-04 approving expenditures for housing initiatives
• Regional Housing Initiative Memorandum of Understanding
• Nationals Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Understanding
• Church renovation update

The Board of Trustees approved a Regional Housing Initiative Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Winter Park, along with a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to approve related expenditures. They also approved the National Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Understanding. The meeting included updates on the 2022 budget, a school bond amendment, and a housing survey.

• Approved Regional Housing Initiative MOU with Winter Park (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10-04 authorizing housing expenditures (5-0)
• Approved National Opioid Settlement MOU (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including October 6 minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)

Public Arts Committee

The Fraser Public Arts Committee is meeting to discuss several arts-related items, including the Kids Gallery, an update on the Church and Center, the Fraser Valley Elementary plow blade painting, and the Fire & Ice winter event. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, approval of the agenda, and consent agenda items.

• Discussion of Kids Gallery
• Church and Center update
• Fraser Valley Elem plow blade painting (painting underway)
• Fire & Ice winter event discussion

The Fraser Public Arts Committee approved its agenda and consent agenda, including the August 20th minutes, all by a 6-0 vote. The committee discussed the upcoming Fire and Ice event, including plans for a Christmas tree burning, an icon built by the community, and a drone light show, with coordination with public works, police, and fire departments. No final decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including August 20th minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees and Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting covering several resolutions, including an amended joint facilities budget, a land acquisition policy, and a memorandum of understanding for a drought preparedness plan. They will also review the preliminary 2022 town budget and hold executive sessions for property acquisition and litigation strategy.

• Resolution 2021-10-01: Joint Facilities Fund amended budget and appropriation
• Resolution 2021-10-02: Approving Land Acquisition Policy
• Resolution 2021-10-03: Adopting MOU for Grand County Drought Preparedness Plan
• 2022 Preliminary Budget review
• Executive sessions for property acquisition and legal advice on litigation

The Board of Trustees approved the preliminary 2022 budget presentation, a land acquisition policy, and a memorandum of understanding for the Grand County Drought Preparedness Plan. They also appropriated additional funds to the Joint Facilities Fund and held executive sessions for negotiations and legal advice. The budget workshop is set for October 20, with a public hearing on November 17 and adoption scheduled for December 1.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September 16, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2021-10-01 Appropriating Additional Sums for Joint Facilities Fund (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10-02 Land Acquisition Policy (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10-03 MOU Grand County Drought Preparedness Plan (5-1, Nay Waldow)
• Approved Housing Authority minutes from July 7, 2021 (6-0)
• Opened and closed executive sessions for negotiations and legal advice (6-0 each)

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission is holding a public hearing and possible action on a major site plan for a barrel storage building at 416 N Doc Susie Avenue. The agenda also includes consent agenda items, other business, open forum, and future agenda items.

• Public hearing on major site plan for barrel storage building at 416 N Doc Susie Avenue
• Consent agenda items PCM 2021-05-26
• Documents include emails from Mountain Parks Electric, Adam Cwiklin, Russell Pennington, and meeting minutes with Barry and Debbie Young
• PC Resolution 2021-09-01 for barrel storage building

The Fraser Planning Commission approved a major site plan for a 2,025-square-foot barrel storage building at 416 N Doc Susie Avenue, with amended conditions requiring a 10-foot separation from existing power service and a 15-foot access and utility easement along the south property line. The motion passed 4-1, with Commissioner Brewer voting nay. The commission did not grant or deny a request to use the front of the building for parking.

• Approved Major Site Plan for Barrel Storage Building at 416 N Doc Susie Avenue (4-1)
• Amended conditions to require 10' horizontal separation from existing power service
• Amended conditions to require 15' access and utility easement along south property line
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 26, 2021 (5-0)

Public Arts Committee

The Public Arts Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Historic Church project, including concept design and budget documents, plus the 2022 committee budget. Members will also hear updates on Artisan Oktoberfest, the Kids Gallery, and the Plein Air @ Altitude event, and may discuss a possible winter 2022 event if time allows.

• Historic Church update with concept design and interim CCA documents
• Fraser Community Center concept budget (9.10.21)
• 2022 PAC budget worksheet review
• Artisan Oktoberfest update
• Mural design process discussion

The Fraser Public Arts Committee met on September 17, 2021, and approved its agenda (8-0) and adjourned (8-0). No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of discussion items only, including a historic church mural update, Artisan Oktoberfest, Kids Gallery, 2022 budget, mural design process, Plein Air @ Altitude, and a winter event (Fire and Ice).

• Approved the meeting agenda (8-0).
• Adjourned the meeting (8-0).
• No other formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees and Winter Park Town Council are holding a joint workshop to discuss regional workforce housing solutions, adding a code enforcement officer, and mental health initiatives. These are discussion items only, with no formal decisions expected.

• Discuss options for regional workforce housing solutions
• Discuss plans for adding a code enforcement officer
• Discuss mental health initiatives and needs for the area

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, a tank mixer purchase resolution, and several other resolutions. The board will also discuss and possibly act on resolutions for railroad crossing permitting services, a Colorado Parks and Wildlife grant, and a town attorney appointment. The meeting includes an open forum and executive sessions for legal advice and property acquisition negotiations.

• Resolution 2021-09-03: Tank Mixers purchase
• Resolution 2021-09-02: Railroad Crossing Permitting Services
• Resolution 2021-09-04: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Grant
• Resolution 2021-09-05: Town Attorney Appointment
• Executive sessions for legal advice and property acquisition

The Fraser Board of Trustees approved three resolutions: railroad crossing permitting services, a Colorado Parks and Wildlife grant amended to name the trail Marianne's Loop, and the appointment of the town attorney. All votes were 6-0. The board also approved the consent agenda and held two executive sessions for legal advice and property acquisition discussions.

• Approved Resolution 2021-09-02 Railroad Crossing Permitting Services (6-0)
• Approved amended Resolution 2021-09-04 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Grant, naming the trail Marianne's Loop (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-09-05 Town Attorney Appointment (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Resolution 2021-09-03 Tank Mixers (6-0)
• Opened and closed executive session for legal advice (6-0)
• Opened and closed executive session for property acquisition negotiations (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees is holding a workshop on affordable housing followed by a regular meeting. The board will discuss and possibly take action on the Muse Drive housing proposal, a disposal bag fee at The Drop, and a conservation easement resolution for Elk Creek Meadow and Cozens Meadow. The meeting also includes executive sessions for a town manager performance review and legal advice on litigation.

• Workshop on affordable housing with 2021 housing survey and 2016 housing needs study
• Discussion and possible action on 461 Muse Drive housing proposal
• Discussion of disposal bag fee and financial update for The Drop
• Resolution 2021-09-01 for conservation easement on Elk Creek Meadow and Cozens Meadow
• Executive sessions for town manager performance and legal advice on litigation

The Board approved Resolution 2021-09-01 for a conservation easement, allowing minor amendments to the legal description and grammar edits to be approved by the Town Attorney and Town Manager. The motion carried 6-1, with Trustee Quinn voting nay. The Board also approved the agenda and consent agenda (minutes from August 11, 18, and 25) unanimously. Discussions included the Muse Drive housing proposal, the disposal bag fee and The Drop, and a CDPHE grant of $54,000 for The Drop expansion. Two executive sessions were held for personnel and legal matters.

• Approved Resolution 2021-09-01 Conservation Easement, allowing minor amendments and grammar edits to be approved by Town Attorney and Town Manager (6-1, Quinn nay).
• Approved the agenda unanimously (7-0).
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from August 11, 18, and 25, 2021 (7-0).
• Opened executive session for personnel matter at 8:00 p.m. (7-0).
• Closed executive session for personnel matter at 8:18 p.m. (7-0).
• Opened executive session for legal advice and negotiation strategy at 8:23 p.m. (7-0).
• Closed executive session for legal advice and negotiation strategy at 8:50 p.m. (7-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m. (7-0).

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees met and voted 6-0 to approve the agenda, then held a closed executive session from 6:03 to 7:12 p.m. for legal advice and negotiation strategy regarding litigation. The session included the town attorney and staff. After closing the session, the board voted 6-0 to adjourn at 7:13 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Opened executive session for legal advice and negotiation strategy (6-0)
• Closed executive session (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

Public Arts Committee

The committee will review the Mural Fest recap and plan for 2022. Discussions include the placement of a purchased mural, sculpture call for entries, and updates regarding the Historic Church.

• Mural Fest recap and 2022 planning
• Selection of 2022 Mural Location
• Artisan Oktoberfest discussion
• Historic Church update
• Sculpture Call For Entries

The Public Arts Committee discussed the 2021 Mural Fest recap, raised $9,000, and set dates for the 2022 event (August 5-7). They also discussed the 2022 mural location (Hillys), Artisan Oktoberfest (Sept 17-19), a historic church update, a sculpture call for entries, and placement of a purchased mural. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only motions were to approve the agenda and adjourn, both passed 7-0.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)
• Discussed 2022 Mural Fest dates (Aug 5-7) and improvements
• Discussed 2022 mural location at Hillys
• Discussed Artisan Oktoberfest (Sept 17-19)
• Discussed sculpture call for entries for 2022 and 2023
• Discussed placement of purchased mural in Fraser and Winter Park

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review updates regarding Xcel Energy, Project N, and the Historic Church Remodel. The meeting includes discussion and possible action on resolutions adopting a Water Master Plan and a Water Supply Master Plan.

• Resolution 2021-08-02 Adopting Water Master Plan
• Resolution 2021-08-02 Adopting Water Supply Master Plan
• Discussion regarding Moltz Settlement litigation
• Xcel Energy and Project N updates
• Review of May 2021 Financial Statements

The Board of Trustees approved Resolution 2021-08-02 adopting the Town of Fraser Water Master Plan and the June 2020 Water Supply Report, with a 7-0 vote. They also received updates on Xcel Energy's gas line installation (expected by November 2021), the Moltz settlement (contract dispute to be resolved), and a possible remodel of the Historic Church. The board moved into executive session for legal advice and negotiation strategy, and adjourned without other substantive decisions.

• Approved Resolution 2021-08-02 adopting Water Master Plan (7-0)
• Approved amended agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including August 4 minutes (7-0)
• Opened executive session for legal advice and negotiations (6-0)
• Closed executive session (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees convened a special meeting on August 11, 2021, primarily to enter executive sessions for legal advice. The agenda included discussions regarding a conservation easement and litigation matters. No public decisions or votes were listed on the agenda, which consisted of procedural items and closed sessions.

• Executive session regarding Conservation Easement
• Executive session regarding Litigation

The Fraser Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on August 11, 2021, where they approved an amended agenda (7-0) that removed a planned executive session on a conservation easement. The board then held an executive session with the town attorney to receive legal advice and discuss litigation strategy, which was opened and closed with unanimous votes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

• Approved amended agenda, removing first executive session on Conservation Easement (7-0)
• Opened executive session for legal advice and litigation strategy (7-0)
• Closed executive session (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on August 4, 2021, approving the agenda and consent agenda, and entering three executive sessions for legal advice, property acquisition, and a personnel matter. The board approved Resolution 2021-08-01, a letter of agreement for legal services with Whitmer Law Firm, LLC, by a 6-0 vote. They also agreed to support local businesses under the Open for Business grant program by having the town match 10% of requested funds, with businesses paying the other 10%. No action was taken on livestock or remote meeting participation policies, and the board discussed exploring an alternative location for an Xcel Energy pressure tank.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 21, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Opened and closed executive session on conservation easement (6-0)
• Opened and closed executive session on property acquisition (6-0)
• Opened and closed executive session on town manager performance (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-08-01 Letter of Agreement for Legal Services with Whitmer Law Firm, LLC (6-0)
• Agreed to match 10% of Open for Business grant funds for local businesses, with businesses paying 10%
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Public Arts Committee

The Public Arts Committee is holding a workshop to discuss the Mural Festival. The meeting is open to the public and may be attended by members of the Fraser Board of Trustees.

• Workshop on Mural Festival planning
• Meeting held at Fraser Town Hall and virtually via Zoom
• Public Arts Committee meeting, open to public

Planning Commission

This regular meeting of the Fraser Planning Commission, scheduled for July 28, 2021, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several action items, including a resolution to adopt ClearGov budget software, a proposal for a children's bike park with the Headwaters Trail Alliance, and a resolution declaring a default on an amended annexation agreement. The board will also hold executive sessions on water planning, property acquisition, and a conservation easement.

• Resolution 2021-07-03: ClearGov budget book and performance management software
• Headwaters Trail Alliance Children's Bike Park discussion
• Resolution 2021-07-02: Default of amended and restated annexation agreement
• Executive session on Water Master Plan and GWUDI with water attorney
• Executive session on property acquisition and conservation easement

The Board of Trustees approved Resolution 2021-07-03 for the ClearGov Budget Book and gave support for a children's bike park at the Headwaters Trail Alliance Building, both by 7-0 votes. They also approved Resolution 2021-07-02 declaring a default of the amended and restated annexation agreement, with a 6-1 vote (Trustee Quinn opposed). The board held three executive sessions for legal advice and negotiations on water, property acquisition, and a conservation easement, but no decisions were made in those sessions.

• Approved Resolution 2021-07-03 ClearGov Budget Book (7-0).
• Gave support for a Bike Park at the Headwaters Trail Alliance Building (7-0).
• Approved Resolution 2021-07-02 Default of Amended and Restated Annexation Agreement (6-1, Nay Quinn).
• Approved the agenda and consent agenda (minutes of July 7, 2021) (7-0).
• Opened and closed three executive sessions for legal advice and negotiations (7-0 each).

Public Arts Committee

The Fraser Public Arts Committee is meeting to discuss several public art initiatives, including a sculpture call for entries, updates on the Old Church, and a potential mural at the FRBC bus stop on County Road 8. They will also review minutes and receive updates from Public Works.

• Update on Old Church
• Sculpture Call for Entries
• Artisan Oktoberfest update and next steps
• Potential PAC project: FRBC mural at bus stop on County Road 8
• Mural Festival open items

The Public Arts Committee held a regular meeting on July 16, 2021, and approved the agenda and the consent agenda (including June 17, 2021 minutes) by 9-0 votes. The meeting included discussions on several topics, but no formal decisions were made on those items. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

• Approved the agenda (9-0)
• Approved the consent agenda, including June 17, 2021 minutes (9-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (9-0)

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees is holding a goal-setting session to discuss priorities, including affordable housing and property acquisition. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Goal setting discussion
• Affordable housing
• Property acquisition

Public Arts Committee

The Public Arts Committee is holding a workshop to discuss the Mural Festival. The meeting is open to the public and may include members of the Fraser Board of Trustees. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Workshop on Mural Festival
• Meeting held at Fraser Town Hall and virtually via Zoom
• Possible attendance by Fraser Board of Trustees members

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees is meeting with a mostly procedural agenda, including three executive sessions for legal advice and negotiation strategy on a conservation easement, economic inducements, and a town attorney personnel matter. The board will also consider consent items, funding requests from Grand Kids Learning Center and KFFR, a special use permit for a concrete batch plant, and a professional services agreement with CORE.

• Executive sessions on conservation easement, economic inducements, and town attorney personnel
• Grand Kids Learning Center funding request
• KFFR funding request
• Special use permit for Cornerstone Concrete Batch Plant
• Resolution 2021-07-01 professional services agreement with CORE

The Board of Trustees approved funding requests of $50,000 for Grand Kids and $20,000 for KFFR, both from the American Rescue Act Fund. They also approved a letter of support for the Fraser Valley Parkway Bypass (4-1), a professional services agreement with CORE, and a notice regarding a conservation easement (4-1). The board updated bank signers to add Town Manager Ed Cannon and remove the interim manager.

• Approved $50,000 funding for Grand Kids from American Rescue Act Fund (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 funding for KFFR from American Rescue Act Fund (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Fraser Valley Parkway Bypass (4-1, Trustee Waldow nay)
• Approved Resolution 2021 07-01 Professional Services Agreement with CORE (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Resolution 2020-10-05 regarding conservation easement (4-1, Trustee Quinn nay)
• Approved updating United Business Bank signers, adding Ed Cannon and removing Wesley LaVanchy (5-0)
• Approved amended consent agenda including June 16, 2021 minutes (5-0)

Fraser Housing Authority

The Fraser Housing Authority is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from May 5, 2021, and to hold an executive session to discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of real property. The meeting also includes an open forum for public comment and updates. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Executive session to discuss property acquisition under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(a)
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2021
• Open forum for public comment
• Meeting held at Fraser Town Hall and virtually via Zoom

The Fraser Housing Authority met on July 7, 2021, and approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from May 5, 2021. The board then entered an executive session to discuss property acquisition, as permitted under Colorado law, and later adjourned. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural actions.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 5, 2021 (5-0)
• Opened executive session to discuss property acquisition (5-0)
• Closed executive session (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act funds, including compliance and reporting requirements. The meeting is primarily informational, with no listed votes or decisions on the agenda.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds
• Review of Coronavirus Recovery Funds quick reference guide
• Review of compliance and reporting guidance for state and local recovery funds

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission regular meeting, scheduled for June 23, 2021, was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Public Arts Committee

The Fraser Public Arts Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss several arts-related items, including welcoming new members, committee conduct, the Historic Church remodel, a mural festival, ArtOberfest, and the 2022 Sculpture Program. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and other business.

• Historic Church Remodel discussion
• Mural Festival discussion
• ArtOberfest discussion
• 2022 Sculpture Program discussion
• Approval of minutes from May 21 and June 11, 2021

The Public Arts Committee held a special meeting on June 11, 2021, at Fraser Town Hall. The committee approved the meeting agenda with an 8-0 vote. Discussion items included mural festival applications and a mural festival update, but no formal decisions were made on these topics. The meeting adjourned with an 11-0 vote.

• Approved the meeting agenda (8-0).
• Adjourned the meeting (11-0).

Board of Trustees

This special meeting of the Fraser Board of Trustees, scheduled for June 17, 2021, was canceled. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Meeting canceled

Board of Trustees

This is a workshop meeting of the Fraser Board of Trustees, primarily featuring an update from Grand Beginnings. The agenda contains no other substantive items, so the meeting appears to be informational or procedural in nature.

• Grand Beginnings update

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees will consider Ordinance 484 to dissolve the Water and Wastewater Committee, discuss an Xcel Energy update, and review the 2020 audit. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, including an intergovernmental agreement with the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District.

• Ordinance 484: Dissolution of Water and Wastewater Committee
• Resolution 2021-06-04: Intergovernmental Agreement with Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District
• 2020 Audit: Draft financial statements and communication with governing board
• Xcel Energy update
• Open Forum for public comment

The Board of Trustees voted 6-0 to approve the consent agenda, including the June 2 minutes and an intergovernmental agreement with the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District. Ordinance 484, which would have dissolved the Water Wastewater Committee, failed due to no motion. The board also approved the 2020 audit 6-0 and heard an update that Xcel Energy cannot provide new gas service to homes in Fraser and Winter Park until at least December 2022.

• Approved consent agenda including June 2 minutes and Resolution 2021-06-04 (6-0)
• Ordinance 484 dissolving Water Wastewater Committee failed (no motion)
• Approved 2020 audit (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:51 p.m. (7-0)

Public Arts Committee

The Fraser Public Arts Committee held a special meeting on June 11, 2021, to review applications for the Mural Festival. The agenda consisted primarily of procedural items and this single discussion topic. No specific decisions, dollar amounts, or final approvals were recorded in the provided text.

• Review of Mural Festival applications

The Public Arts Committee held a special meeting on June 11, 2021, and approved the agenda. The committee discussed mural festival applications and provided an update on the mural festival, but no formal decisions were made on these items. The meeting adjourned without any other business or future agenda items.

• Approved the meeting agenda (8-0).
• Adjourned the meeting (11-0).

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to receive updates on the 2020 Colorado Electric Vehicle Plan, existing energy policies in Colorado, and community outreach by Mountain Parks Electric. They will also discuss the 2021 Intergovernmental Agreement with the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information session.

• Update on 2020 Colorado Electric Vehicle Plan
• Update on existing energy policies in Colorado
• Mountain Parks Electric community outreach update
• 2021 FVMRD Intergovernmental Agreement review

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees will consider several resolutions, including change orders for CR 72 paving with United Companies, a contract with Seneca Companies for a new fuel management system, and the 2021 street maintenance program. They will also discuss the town manager agreement, funding requests from Grand Kids Learning Center and KFFR, and a Public Arts Committee vacancy. The meeting includes consent agenda items and open forum.

• Resolution 2021-06-02: Change order for CR 72 paving with United Companies
• Resolution 2021-06-01: Contract with Seneca Companies for new fuel management system
• Resolution 2021-06-03: 2021 Street Maintenance Program
• Discussion on Town Manager Agreement
• Funding requests from Grand Kids Learning Center and KFFR

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a Town Manager Agreement, welcoming Ed Cannon as the new Town Manager. They also approved a fuel management system contract, the 2021 Street Maintenance Program, and appointed five applicants to the Public Arts Committee. Funding requests from Grand Kids and KFFR were continued to the next meeting.

• Approved Town Manager Agreement and welcomed Ed Cannon (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-06-01 contract with Seneca Companies for new fuel management system (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-06-03 2021 Street Maintenance Program (7-0)
• Appointed five applicants to Public Arts Committee (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including change order for CR 72 Paving (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and possible action on the preliminary plat and final plan for The Willows Apartments at Grand Park. The agenda also includes an executive session with the Town Attorney for legal advice on the Willows Apartments, plus approval of minutes from prior meetings. Other items include discussion of other business, open forum, and future agenda items.

• Public hearing on preliminary plat and final plan for The Willows Apartments at Grand Park
• Executive session with Town Attorney for legal advice on Willows Apartments
• Approval of minutes from March 24 and April 28, 2021 meetings

The Fraser Planning Commission denied the preliminary plat and final plan for the Willows Apartments at Grand Park after the applicant failed to provide proper notice to adjacent property owners and the legal notice contained an incorrect property description. The commission voted 4-3 to approve Resolution 2021-05-01, which denies the application. A motion to continue the hearing failed 3-4.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 24 and April 28, 2021 (7-0)
• Opened and closed executive session for legal advice on Willows Apartments (7-0)
• Motion to continue public hearing for Willows Apartments failed (3-4)
• Approved Resolution 2021-05-01 denying Willows Apartments preliminary plat (4-3)

Public Arts Committee

The committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss several local arts initiatives. Discussion topics include the Zephyr Chairlift Program, a Sculpture Program, and a Mural Festival.

• Zephyr Chairlift Program discussion
• Sculpture Program discussion
• Mural Festival discussion
• Review of 2021 Artist Submissions

The Fraser Public Arts Committee met and approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. The committee discussed moving forward with the Zephyr Chairlift restoration, issuing a call for new sculptures, and reviewing Mural Fest applications. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 16, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct interviews for the Town Manager position. The Board will also consider a possible action regarding an incentive agreement extension for Market Street buildings.

• Town Manager interviews for Erin Hirn, Edward Cannon, and Greg Brinck
• Discussion and possible action on Incentive Agreement Extension for Market Street Buildings
• Executive Session regarding Conservation Easement
• Executive Session regarding Economic Inducements

The Board of Trustees denied an extension of the incentive agreement for Market Street building updates after the developer rejected required conditions, and the town will now enforce the resolution. The board also declared the COVID-19 public health emergency over, repealing the mask ordinance. The meeting included three executive sessions for negotiations and legal advice, and interviews for the town manager position.

• Denied incentive agreement extension for Market Street buildings; enforcement to proceed
• Declared COVID-19 public health emergency passed; mask ordinance repealed (7-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 5 minutes (5-0)
• Opened and closed executive session on negotiations (7-0)
• Opened and closed executive session on conservation easement legal advice (7-0)
• Opened and closed executive session on economic inducements legal advice (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on a conservation easement, followed by consent agenda items including a resolution to replace the town server and migrate data, discussion of town manager final applicants, a resolution on the Fraser Historic Church and Community Center rental agreement and fees, and a proposal to repeal the emergency ordinance requiring face coverings during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The board will also receive public comment and review February financial statements.

• Resolution 2021-05-02 to replace server and migrate data
• Discussion and possible action on town manager final applicants (Edward Cannon, Erin Hirn, Greg Brinck)
• Resolution 2021-05-01 on Fraser Historic Church and Community Center rental agreement and fees
• Repeal of Ordinance 479 requiring face coverings during COVID-19
• February 2021 financial statements (preliminary)

The Board of Trustees approved Resolution 2021-05-01 for the Fraser Historic Church and Community Center agreement and fees. They also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes and a resolution to replace the server and migrate data. The board discussed finalists for the Town Manager position and tabled the repeal of the face covering mandate until the June 2 meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2021-05-01 Fraser Historic Church and Community Center Agreement and Fees (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Resolution 2021-05-02 to replace server and migrate data (6-0)
• Tabled repeal of face covering requirement to June 2 meeting
• Held executive session on conservation easement (6-0)

Fraser Housing Authority

The Board will review the Fraser Deed Restriction Program and a related memorandum. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes from June and September 2020.

• Discussion and possible action on Fraser Deed Restriction Program

The Fraser Housing Authority approved changes to its Deed Restriction Program, including allowing residents who live in a home for five years before retirement to remain qualified, and allowing disabled residents to stay with proof of disability. The board also clarified that the Economic Development Advisory Committee will no longer review applications, and that funds for deed restrictions on vacant land or construction loans will only be awarded after a certificate of occupancy. The board rescinded a prior motion appointing Katie Soles as Chair and instead appointed Mayor Vandernail as Chair, effective immediately.

• Approved additions to Exhibit B for deed restrictions: 5-year pre-retirement occupancy and disability stay (6-0)
• Clarified application process: EDAC no longer advises; applications go directly to Housing Authority (6-0)
• Allowed applications for vacant land and construction loans, with funds released only after certificate of occupancy (6-0)
• Allowed LLCs, corporations, or other businesses to apply (6-0)
• Required all title owners to be on the deed (6-0)
• Required homeowner-provided inspector if bedroom/bathroom count disputed (6-0)
• Rescinded May 6, 2020 motion appointing Katie Soles as Chair (6-0)
• Appointed Mayor Vandernail as Chair of the Fraser Housing Authority (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees and Planning Commission are holding a joint meeting to discuss the town's strategic planning. The agenda includes a general discussion on the topic, with supporting documents provided, followed by an open forum for public comment. No formal votes or specific action items are listed beyond the discussion.

• Discussion and possible action on Fraser Strategic Planning
• Planner briefing on Funky Fraser document dated April 23, 2021
• Review of Fraser Strategic Planning revised document dated April 21, 2021
• Review of Fraser DART Final Report from November 9, 2017
• Open forum for public comment on items not on the agenda

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission and Board of Trustees are holding a joint meeting to discuss strategic planning for the town. The agenda includes a general discussion on the topic, with supporting documents such as the Funky Fraser report and the DART final report. No formal decisions are listed, only discussion and possible action.

• Discussion on Fraser Strategic Planning
• Review of Funky Fraser April 23, 2021 report
• Review of Fraser Strategic Planning revised document
• Review of Fraser DART Final Report
• Open Forum for public input

The Fraser Planning Commission and Board of Trustees held a joint meeting on April 28, 2021. The only substantive item was a general discussion on Fraser Strategic Planning, with presentations from DTJ Design and public comments. No formal decisions were made; the 2017 Resiliency Plan was noted for future discussion. The meeting adjourned without any votes on policy or projects.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned Planning Commission meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned Town Board meeting (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees is holding a workshop meeting to discuss updates on the town manager recruitment process and receive a report from the Board of County Commissioners. The agenda includes only these two discussion items, with no formal decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Town Manager Recruitment Process Update
• Board of County Commissioners Update

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting with a consent agenda, several resolutions for possible action, and an executive session. Key items include appointing a trustee to fill a vacancy, a waste management service extension agreement, an amended MOU with Headwaters Trail Alliance, a business relief resolution, and discussion of a Red Line transit expansion. The board will also enter executive session regarding economic inducements and discuss a Grand Park agreement for incentives.

• Appointment to fill vacancy from Trustee Ryan Barwick's resignation (applicants: Peggy Smith, Brian Roman, Kaydee Fisher)
• Resolution 2021-04-07 Waste Management Service Extension Agreement
• Resolution 2021-04-06 Amended MOU with Headwaters Trail Alliance (Trailhead Ambassador Program, Winter Trail Grooming)
• Resolution 2021-04-08 Business Relief
• Transit expansion for the Red Line (service extension application and service options)

The Fraser Board of Trustees appointed Kaydee Fisher to fill the vacancy left by Trustee Ryan Barwick's resignation, and she was sworn in. The board also approved several resolutions, including an amended MOU with Headwaters Trail Alliance, a business relief resolution, and an incentive agreement for improvements at 78 Market Street North and 118 Market Street South. The board expressed support for expanding Redline transit service in Rendezvous.

• Appointed Kaydee Fisher to fill trustee vacancy (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 17 and April 7 minutes and waste management service extension (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-04-06 Amended MOU with Headwaters Trail Alliance (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-04-08 Business Relief (7-0)
• Supported expansion of Redline Service in Rendezvous
• Approved Resolution 2021-04-09 Incentive Agreement for improvements at 78 Market Street North and 118 Market Street South (7-0)

Public Arts Committee

The Fraser Public Arts Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss updates and ongoing projects, including Mural Fest, painting of benches, Art-Oberfest, the sculpture program, and a church update. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other business. No formal decisions are listed; items are for discussion.

• Discussion of Mural Fest
• Painting of benches
• Art-Oberfest planning
• Sculpture program update
• Church update

The Public Arts Committee met on April 16, 2021, and approved the agenda and the March 19, 2021 minutes, both by 5-0 votes. The meeting was primarily a discussion session covering updates on sculptures, a mural festival, bench painting, Art-toberfest, and the sculpture program. No substantive decisions were made beyond the procedural approvals.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 19, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to interview three applicants—Peggy Smith, Brian Roman, and Kaydee Fisher—for a vacant seat on the board. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to the interviews and public participation is restricted due to COVID-19 capacity limits.

• Interview of Peggy Smith for Town Board
• Interview of Brian Roman for Town Board
• Interview of Kaydee Fisher for Town Board

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items including resolutions for sanitary sewer maintenance, well rehabilitation, and a Kona Ice facility usage permit. They will also discuss and possibly act on a nine-month extension for Riverview Condominiums, a contract with Merrick & Company, and two ordinances regarding alcohol beverage code violations and wildlife protection. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on Project P and Project N strategy.

• Resolution 2021-04-02: Sanitary sewer maintenance and repair
• Resolution 2021-04-03: Fraser well rehabilitation
• Resolution 2021-04-04: Kona Ice facility usage permit and indemnification agreement
• Resolution 2021-04-01: Nine-month extension for Riverview Condominiums
• Ordinance 482: Designate municipal court for alcohol beverage code violations; Ordinance 483: Wildlife protection and enforcement

The Board of Trustees approved several items, including a nine-month extension for Riverview Condominiums, an ordinance designating the municipal court for alcohol code violations, and a wildlife protection ordinance. They also approved a contract with Merrick & Company and held an executive session. The meeting was procedural with no major controversies.

• Approved amended agenda moving executive session after discussion (7-0).
• Approved consent agenda: sewer maintenance, well rehabilitation, Kona Ice permit (7-0).
• Approved Resolution 2021-04-01 for nine-month extension for Riverview Condominiums (6-0, Miller recused).
• Approved Ordinance 482 designating municipal court for alcohol code violations (5-2, Quinn and Barwick opposed).
• Approved Ordinance 483 for wildlife protection and enforcement (7-0).
• Opened executive session for legal advice on Project P and N (7-0).
• Closed executive session (7-0).
• Approved Resolution 2021-04-05 contract with Merrick & Company (7-0).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a regular meeting and approved the agenda and the October 28, 2020 minutes, both by 6-0 votes. The main discussion item was a request to review potential next steps in planning and development, with the Commission expressing interest in holding a joint meeting with the Town Board. No formal action was taken on this item. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

• Approved the meeting agenda by a 6-0 vote.
• Approved the minutes from October 28, 2020 by a 6-0 vote.
• Discussed the future of Fraser and expressed interest in a joint meeting with the Town Board; no formal action taken.
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. by a 6-0 vote.

Public Arts Committee

The committee approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. Discussions covered updates on Colorado Mainstreet, an entertainment district, a church RFP, mural park grant, Artoberfest, and Mural Fest, but no substantive decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including February 19, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved the amended agenda and consent agenda, then approved Resolution 2021-03-04 for the Colorado Main Street Program and Resolution 2021-03-03 adopting the 2020 Grand County Hazardous Mitigation Plan, all by 6-0 votes. The board also reviewed the Town Manager job description and agreed to post the opening. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates and presentations.

• Approved amended agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 3, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-03-04 Colorado Main Street Program (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-03-03 adopting 2020 Grand County Hazardous Mitigation Plan (6-0)
• Agreed to post Town Manager job opening and description
• Approved adjournment (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to discuss the town manager recruitment timeline, based on a memo from NWCCOG. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main agenda item being the recruitment process.

• Discussion of town manager recruitment timeline
• Review of NWCCOG memo on manager process

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, an executive session on legal and real estate matters, and discussions on several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include a resolution for the Grand Park Drive improvement agreement, appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Committee, an ordinance on EDAC residential requirements, and funding requests from KFFR and the High Country Stampede Rodeo.

• Resolution 2021-03-01: Grand Park Drive Improvement Agreement
• Ordinance 480: Economic Development Advisory Committee residential requirements
• Economic Development Advisory Committee applications and appointments
• KFFR funding request
• High Country Stampede Rodeo funding request

The Fraser Board of Trustees approved the Grand Park Drive Improvement Agreement and Ordinance 480, which adjusts Economic Development Advisory Committee residential requirements. They also appointed two new committee members and approved a $300 banner sponsorship for the High Country Stampede Rodeo. One appointment motion failed for lack of a second.

• Approved Resolution 2021-03-01 Grand Park Drive Improvement Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 480 Economic Development Advisory Committee Residential Requirements (7-0)
• Appointed Autumn Bishop to Economic Development Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Appointed Kelsey Young to Economic Development Advisory Committee (5-2)
• Motion to appoint Jamie Jensen to Economic Development Advisory Committee failed (no second)
• Approved $300 banner sponsorship for High Country Stampede Rodeo (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and surety reduction (7-0)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Fraser Planning Commission scheduled for February 24, 2021, was canceled.

Public Arts Committee

The committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss several programming items, including the Fall Event and Mural Festival. The agenda also includes updates on the Main Street Program and potential sponsorships for Fraser Valley Arts.

• Fall Event discussion
• Main Street Program update
• Mural Festival discussion
• Fraser Valley Arts Sponsorship discussion

The Public Arts Committee held a regular meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. They discussed plans for a fall event, tentatively named 'Artoberfest', scheduled for September 18-20, and reviewed potential mural locations and fundraising ideas for a Mural Festival. The only actions taken were approvals of the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved January 15, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees is holding a virtual workshop to discuss Planning Area 14E. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other substantive topics listed.

• Discussion of Planning Area 14E

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss a Public Health Order update and the Business Enhancement Grant Program. The meeting also includes executive sessions regarding an economic incentive program request and development matters.

• Discussion and possible action on Public Health Order Update
• Discussion regarding Business Enhancement Grant Program reinstatement
• Review of Economic Development Advisory Committee applications
• Executive session regarding economic incentive program request
• Executive session regarding development matters

The Fraser Board of Trustees approved re-funding a $25,000 program to assist restaurants and bars affected by COVID restrictions, with funds available to businesses shut down by any government agency. They also reinstated the Business Enhancement Grant Program with $50,000 in the 2021 budget, allowing funds for COVID upgrades and exterior enhancements. The board appointed Autumn Bishop and Kelsey Young to the Economic Development Advisory Committee. The meeting included three executive sessions for legal advice on economic incentives, development, and public health, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved $25,000 re-funding for COVID-affected restaurants and bars (7-0)
• Reinstated Business Enhancement Grant Program with $50,000 budget (7-0)
• Appointed Autumn Bishop and Kelsey Young to Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Approved live streaming meetings via YouTube
• Held executive sessions on economic incentives, development, and public health

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees is holding a retreat to discuss governance, ethics, and liability training, as well as processes for recruiting a new town manager and filling a trustee vacancy. They will also review committee structure, community engagement, and update on initiatives and goals. The meeting is a working session, not a decision-making meeting.

• Cirsa Training on governance, ethics, and liability
• Process for town manager recruitment
• Process for town board recruitment (trustee vacancy)
• Committee structure, roles, and purpose
• Community engagement and update on initiatives and goals

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on water legal advice and negotiations for Project P. The board will consider approving a resolution for the 4E Conveyance and discuss the Cornerstone Attainable Housing Audit. Consent agenda items include meeting minutes and a bank signer update.

• Resolution 2021-02-01 approving 4E Conveyance
• Discussion and possible action on Cornerstone Attainable Housing Audit
• United Business Bank update on approved signers
• Executive session on water legal advice and Project P negotiations
• October and November 2020 financial statements

The Board of Trustees approved Resolution 2021-02-01 for the 4E Conveyance (7-0) and updated United Business Bank signers, removing former Town Manager Jeff Durbin and adding Interim Town Manager Wesley LaVanchy (7-0). The board also directed staff to contact Cornerstone to clarify details in the attainable housing audit. The meeting included an executive session on water legal matters and a consent agenda approval.

• Approved Resolution 2021-02-01 Approving 4E Conveyance (7-0)
• Updated United Business Bank signers: removed Jeff Durbin, added Wesley LaVanchy (7-0)
• Directed staff to contact Cornerstone to clarify audit details
• Approved consent agenda including January 20, 2021 minutes (7-0)
• Opened and closed executive session on water legal matters (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for January 27, 2021, was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of Trustees

The Fraser Board of Trustees will hold three executive sessions to receive legal advice and discuss negotiation strategy on water, development, and real estate matters. The board will also consider several resolutions, including a memorandum of understanding with Mountain Family Center and a purchase agreement, and discuss curing a default of the annexation agreement for Rendezvous West Mountain.

• Executive sessions on water, development, and real estate negotiations
• Resolution 2021-01-02: Surety reduction for East Mountain Filing 11
• Resolution 2021-01-03: MOU with Mountain Family Center Drop Hunger
• Resolution 2021-01-04: Approving purchase agreement (Young)
• Discussion on cure of default of annexation agreement for Rendezvous West Mountain

The Fraser Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on January 20, 2021, approving several items on the consent agenda, including minutes and resolutions. They also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Mountain Family Center Drop Hunger and a purchase agreement (Resolution 2021-01-04). Discussion on curing a default of the Rendezvous West Mountain annexation agreement was tabled to a future meeting. The board held three executive sessions for legal advice on water, development, and real estate matters.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and resolutions 2021-01-01 and 2021-01-02 (7-0)
• Tabled discussion on cure of default of annexation agreement for Rendezvous West Mountain (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-01-03 MOU with Mountain Family Center Drop Hunger (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-01-04 Purchase Agreement, Young (7-0)
• Held executive sessions on water, development, and real estate legal matters (7-0 each)

Public Arts Committee

The Fraser Public Arts Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including the Entertainment District, its budget worksheet, and the Main Street Program. The committee will also consider a tourism website and other business. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and future agenda items.

• Entertainment District discussion
• Budget worksheet review
• Main Street Program and candidate application
• Tourism website discussion
• Approval of November 20, 2020 minutes

The Public Arts Committee held a regular meeting with all seven board members present. They approved the agenda and the consent agenda (December 11, 2020 minutes) unanimously. The meeting included discussions on the Entertainment District, Budget Worksheet, Main Street Program, and Tourism Website, but no substantive decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including December 11, 2020 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Other Public Meetings Postings

The Fraser Town Board is meeting to receive a vaccine update and discuss potential changes to the Board of Health, creation of a new Housing Authority Board, and water strategy considerations. The agenda also includes a discussion on county-wide priorities and general updates. This is a discussion and consideration meeting, not a final decision-making session.

• Vaccine update
• Future consideration of changes to the Board of Health
• Consideration of new Housing Authority Board
• Water strategy considerations
• County-wide Big Rocks vs. Bandwidth discussion

Board of Trustees

This regular meeting of the Fraser Board of Trustees, scheduled for January 6, 2020, was canceled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled