Glenwood Springs public meetings in 2022
43 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold its regular December 15 meeting to act on routine items including awarding the LoVa Trail construction bid, setting landfill and utility rates, and amending landscaping and yard waste rules. The meeting also includes appointments and budget adjustments.
- Award LoVa Trail construction bid
- Set landfill fees via Resolution 2022-44
- Approve water and electric rate changes via Resolutions 2022-45 and 2022-46
- Amend landscaping and fencing code via Ordinance 2022-31
- Adjust 2022 budget appropriation via Ordinance 2022-30
The Glenwood Springs City Council approved a 2022 budget appropriation amendment and landscaping code amendments, and appointed Kevin Flohr to the DDA. The yard waste diversion ordinance was continued to March 2023. Council also directed staff to compare council compensation with like communities.
- Approved Consent Agenda (4-1)
- Appointed Kevin Flohr to DDA, replacing Greg Keller (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-30, amending 2022 budget appropriation (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-31, landscaping code amendments (unanimous)
- Continued Ordinance 2022-32, yard waste diversion, to March 2023 (unanimous)
- Directed staff to compare council compensation and report in January 2023
- Authorized Mayor to sign RREO grant support letter (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to sign Mountain Family support letter (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning & Zoning
The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a code amendment to Municipal Code Section 070.045 regarding Community Housing Standards and Guidelines, including inclusionary zoning standards. The agenda also includes approval of the October 25, 2022 meeting minutes and public comment periods.
- Planning File 41-22: Code amendment to Municipal Code Section 070.045 on Community Housing Standards and Guidelines, including Inclusionary Zoning standards
- Approval of October 25, 2022 meeting minutes
- Public comments on non-agenda items
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 1, 2022, to discuss and vote on the 2023 budget, several ordinances, and resolutions. Key items include second readings of tax-related ordinances, sales tax exemptions, sign standards, and grants for park improvements. The meeting also includes discussions on regional bikeshare, Habitat for Humanity agreements, and membership in a regional government association.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2022-25 and 2022-26 fixing 2023 mill levy and tax credits
- Second reading of Ordinance 2022-27 exempting certain retail delivery fees from city sales tax
- Second reading of Ordinance 2022-28 amending sign standards in the development code
- Resolution 2022-42 accepting a grant for Phase II of Sayre Park Improvements Project
- Ordinance 2022-29 appropriating funds for the 2023 budget
The Glenwood Springs City Council approved the 2023 budget ordinance on first and only reading, and approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority for the regional bikeshare program. The council also approved MOUs with Habitat for Humanity and joining Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado for one year. Several items were continued or removed from the consent agenda.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-29 appropriating funds for the 2023 Budget (unanimous)
- Approved Roaring Fork Transportation Authority MOU for regional bikeshare (4-3)
- Approved Habitat for Humanity MOU (6-1)
- Approved joining Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado for one year (6-1)
- Continued Ordinance 2022-31 (Landscape Standards) to December 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Removed items I and J from consent agenda; item G kept with future presentation (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda minus items I and J (unanimous)
- Supported Mayor Pro-Tem Willman in not supporting Colorado Municipal League policy (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council met for a special session to discuss personnel matters. The council entered an executive session to discuss the search for a City Manager.
- Approved motion to enter executive session regarding City Manager search (unanimous)
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session on transit and traffic data, then a regular meeting with consent agenda items including a trail build contract and court fees. Action items include next steps for Ballot Initiative 2C, a Habitat for Humanity MOU, first readings of two mill levy ordinances, a museum funding request, and code amendments on sales tax exemptions and sign standards.
- RFP 2022-28P: Alpine Slide Professional Trail Build award
- Resolution 2022-41: Court costs and fees
- Ordinance 2022-24: Extend Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Financing (second reading)
- Ordinance 2022-25 and 2022-26: Fix and certify mill levies for FY2023, with temporary tax credit (first readings)
- Ordinance 2022-27: Sales tax exemption for retail delivery fees and carryout bag fees
The Glenwood Springs City Council approved two ordinances fixing the mill levy for fiscal year 2023, including a temporary tax credit, and approved an ordinance exempting certain retail delivery and carryout bag fees from sales tax. The council also approved a code amendment to sign standards and use specific standards. The Habitat for Humanity memorandum of understanding was continued to December 1, 2022, and the Historical Museum budget request was referred to the Financial Advisory Board.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-25 fixing mill levy for General Improvement District No. 1980 (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-26 fixing mill levy for fiscal year 2023 with temporary tax credit (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-27 exempting retail delivery and carryout bag fees from sales tax (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-28 amending sign standards and use specific standards (unanimous)
- Continued Habitat for Humanity memorandum of understanding to December 1, 2022 (6-1)
- Referred Historical Museum budget request to Financial Advisory Board for consideration of increase from $60,000 to $120,000 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will meet to discuss the 2023 budget and the extension of Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Financing. The meeting includes work sessions on the climate plan, parking, and a joint meeting with County Commissioners regarding the Forensa Property and Sopris View Project.
- Adoption of 2023 Budget (Resolution 2022-38)
- Extension of Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Financing (Ordinance 2022-24)
- Sewer Lining Project award request (RFP 2022-25P)
- Landfill rate for solar panel recycling at South Canyon Landfill (Resolution 2022-40)
- Sunny Acres Emergency Access Easement (Resolution 2022-39)
City Council unanimously approved the 2023 budget and the 2021 financial audit. The council also voted to extend the Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Financing.
- Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
- Approved 2021 financial audit (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-38 for Adoption of 2023 Budget (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-24 to extend Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Financing (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning
The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a variance request for Qdoba signage at 510 Laurel Street. The agenda also includes approval of the August 23, 2022 draft minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.
- Variance request for Qdoba signage at 510 Laurel (Planning File 24-22)
- Approval of August 23, 2022 draft meeting minutes
- Public comments on items not on the agenda
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a public hearing on the budget and consider a consent agenda that includes a Memorandum of Understanding for the Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Coalition and a land swap with Jenkins Subdivision owners. The meeting also includes a work session discussion on the wildfire coalition MOU and reports from city administration.
- Budget public hearing
- Memorandum of Understanding for Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Coalition
- Resolution 2022-37: Land Swap with Jenkins Subdivision Owners
- October 6, 2022 Council Minutes approval
The City Council approved the consent agenda and held a public hearing regarding the budget. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.
- Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council is holding a regular meeting with work sessions on the 2023 budget and airport fee package, followed by a regular session. Key actions include a 2023 budget submittal, municipal court code updates, Habitat for Humanity agreements, and a detox facility agreement. The council will also appoint a new Planning and Zoning Commissioner and hold an executive session on legal advice regarding a Can and Will Serve Letter for RFTA and the Power Pathway Project.
- 2023 Budget Submittal (Discussion/Action)
- Airport Fee Package (Information/Discussion)
- Ordinance 2022-23 Municipal Court Code Updates
- Habitat for Humanity Agreements
- Detoxification (Detox) Facility Agreement
Council established income and residency requirements for Habitat for Humanity housing projects and approved a Detoxification Facility Agreement. The council also updated the Municipal Court Code and appointed a new Planning and Zoning Commissioner.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-23 updating Municipal Court Code (unanimous)
- Set Iddings property income limits at 75% of units at 80% AMI and 25% at 100% AMI, and 8th and Midland property at 100% at 80% AMI (5-2)
- Increased Habitat for Humanity residency requirement from 1 to 2 years (5-2)
- Allocated 2 housing units each for City employees and an outside company (unanimous)
- Adopted staff recommendation for Habitat for Humanity action item 3 (unanimous)
- Approved Detox Agreement with Councilor Stepp on the Governing Board (6-1)
- Appointed Mitchell Weimer to a permanent Planning and Zoning Commission position (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to request Department of Housing revise program guidelines for rental assistance (6-1)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Glenwood Springs City Council. The main item is an executive session to discuss the city manager search, followed by possible direction on recruitment. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.
- Executive session on city manager search
- Possible direction on city manager recruitment
The City Council met for a special session and entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the City Manager's search. No other substantive items were discussed.
- Approved motion to enter executive session regarding City Manager search (unanimous)
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss or take action on appointing a City Manager. No other specific business items are listed on this agenda.
- Appointment of City Manager
The City Council voted to continue the search for a long-term City Manager and maintain Steve Boyd as acting City Manager. The council also scheduled a special in-person meeting for September 29th.
- Approved continuing search for long-term City Manager and keeping Steve Boyd as acting City Manager (6-1)
- Scheduled special in-person meeting for September 29th at 7:30am
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session to discuss enabling legislation for a new ballot measure and the budget, followed by a regular meeting with consent agenda items, updates, and an executive session on the city manager search.
- Discussion of enabling legislation for new ballot measure
- Budget information/discussion
- First Amendment to Lofts Parking Lease Agreement
- Appoint a Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Authority
- Award RFP 2022-23P for Transit Expansion Analysis
City Council approved a perpetual extension of 15 units for a geogrid easement at the BLD Meadows development. The council also authorized a letter of support for a Thompson Divide administrative withdraw and approved spending up to $30,000 for an Amicus Brief regarding the Unita Basin Railroad.
- Approved Consent Agenda (6-1)
- Approved extending 15 units in perpetuity for the BLD Meadows easement value exchange (5-2)
- Authorized Mayor to sign letter of support for 20-year administrative withdraw from Thompson Divide (6-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved hiring Bill Eubanks' firm for Unita Basin Railroad Amicus Brief with $30,000 spending cap (6-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved entering executive session regarding City Manager search (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council is holding a regular meeting with a morning work session on the budget and Davis Drive outreach, followed by an executive session on the city manager search. In the regular session, the council will discuss and potentially act on several items, including adopting a local road safety plan, considering ballot language and enabling legislation for a new ballot measure, and endorsing a state ballot issue. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes, a grant support resolution, and ordinance second readings.
- Resolution 2022-34: Ballot Language
- Ordinance 2022-22: Enabling Legislation for New Ballot Measure
- Endorse 'Make Colorado Affordable' Ballot Issue
- Adopt the Local Road Safety Plan
- Resolution 2022-33: Support for 2022 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program with matching funds in 2023 budget
Council approved Resolution 2022-34 and Ordinance 2022-22 to establish ballot language and enabling legislation for a new measure. The council also adopted a local road safety plan and approved a change order for tennis court restoration.
- Approved Consent Agenda (6-1)
- Delayed BLD Meadows Development easement motion to next meeting (6-1)
- Adopted local road safety plan (6-1)
- Approved Resolution 2022-34 ballot language with $2.5M Tabor maximum (6-1)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-22 enabling legislation for new ballot measure (6-1)
- Approved support for statewide Affordable Housing Issue 108 (6-1)
- Approved Community Center Tennis Court Restoration change order up to $267,165 (6-1)
- Directed staff to seek cost estimates and draft MOU for Sopris View hiking trail (5-2)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning
The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review proposed changes to the Municipal Code Title 070. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call, receipt of minutes, and public comments, but no substantive decisions are scheduled.
The Commission unanimously approved revisions to sign regulations, including new size and height limits for monument and pole signs. It also approved a technical amendment to remove an obsolete family definition from accessory tourist rental standards.
- Approved revisions to Section 070.040.110 regarding monument and pole sign limits (Unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Section 070.030.030 to remove obsolete family definition (Unanimous)
- Approved seating of alternate Commissioner Mitchell Weimer (Unanimous)
- Approved June 28, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council holds a regular meeting with a work session on the budget and an executive session on the city manager search. The main session includes votes on several ordinances, including raising campaign issue spending limits, amending standards for extended-stay hotels, and changing citizen comment requirements. The council will also consider consent agenda items like an AT&T license agreement and grant applications, plus a transportation plan and a right-of-way encroachment license.
- Ordinance 2022-10 to raise campaign issue spending
- Ordinance 2022-20 amending Title 070 for extended-stay hotel standards
- Ordinance 2022-21 on citizen comment requirements
- Resolution 2022-31: DOLA grant for South Bridge Phase I
- Resolution 2022-32: Federal Mineral Lease District Mini Grant for police drone
City Council approved updated standards for extended-stay hotels and new requirements for citizen comments. The council also authorized a cost-share for a downtown utility study and adopted transportation plans.
- Approved letter of support for Colorado Mountain College Welcome Center (Unanimous)
- Approved Right-of-Way Encroachment License for Western Hotel at 716 Cooper Avenue (6-1)
- Denied increase of campaign issue spending limits to $2,000 (5-2)
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-20 amending extended-stay hotel kitchen standards (5-2)
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-21 limiting citizen comments to 3 minutes unless permitted otherwise (5-2)
- Approved 50% cost split up to $62,000 for Downtown Alleys utility study (6-1)
- Adopted Small and Large Transportation Plan and Transportation Commission priorities (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting with work sessions on the 2023 budget, downtown security, and the rural fire district. During the regular session, the council will discuss and potentially act on an affordable/workforce housing ballot decision, urban forestry and beetle kill, and several consent agenda items including grants and contract awards. An executive session is scheduled for the city manager search.
- Ordinance 2022-19: Floodplain regulations code amendments (continued to next meeting)
- Affordable/Workforce Housing Ballot Decision
- Resolution 2022-28: Federal Mineral Lease District Grant for Sayre Park Inclusive Playground
- RFP 2022-19: Airport Asphalt award
- RFP 2022-21P: Strategic Housing Plan Update award
City Council voted to place a 2.5% lodging tax increase on the November ballot to fund workforce housing in Glenwood Springs. The approved measure includes a 20-year sunset clause and prohibits funds from entering the General Fund.
- Approved 2.5% lodging tax for workforce housing ballot (6-1)
- Continued floodplain regulation code amendments to the next meeting (unanimous)
- Approved July 21, 2022, Council Minutes as amended (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda minus item A (unanimous)
- Accepted letter of correspondence (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning & Zoning
The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will meet in person and via Zoom to review a minor site plan for a property at 175/185 County Road 135. The meeting will also include roll call, receipt of minutes from the June 28 meeting, and public comments.
- Review of Planning File #54-21 – Minor Site/Architectural Plan at 175/185 County Road 135
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a minor site and architectural plan for 14 residential units in two buildings. The decision followed public testimony regarding traffic, road conditions, and parking on County Road 135.
- Approved Planning File #54-21 for 14 residential units at 175/185 County Road 135 (5-0)
- Approved June 28, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved motion to seat alternate Commissioner Mitchell Weimer (unanimous)
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session on a single-hauler trash request for proposals, an airport board joint session, and a downtown development authority joint session. The regular session includes a consent agenda with a hotel conversion ordinance, a floodplain code amendment, a wildfire protection plan update, and discussions on affordable housing and urban forestry. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-oriented, with some action items.
- Single Hauler Trash Request for Proposal discussion
- Ordinance 2022-18: Code amendments to Title 060 and 070 related to hotel conversions (second reading)
- Planning item 12-22: Code amendments to Title 070.040 on floodplain regulations (continued)
- Community Wildfire Protection Plan update
- Affordable Housing Ad Hoc update
Council approved amended regulations for hotel conversions with specific deed restriction and income requirements. The council also authorized funding for North Landing construction drawings and deferred a decision on a lodging tax ballot question.
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-18 hotel conversion regulations minus exhibit b with 35% deed restriction and 100% AMI average not to exceed 80% AMI (Unanimous)
- Approved $90,192 for North Landing construction drawings from Capitol Projects (Unanimous)
- Decided to wait for Ad Hoc Committee recommendation before considering a lodging tax ballot question (6-1)
- Approved Consent Agenda without item B (6-1)
- Moved floodplain regulation code amendments to the next meeting (Unanimous)
- Moved Urban Forestry and Beetle Kill item to the next meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved virtual appearance for Councilor Stepp (Unanimous)
- Entered executive session regarding Downtown Security (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will meet on July 7, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including amendments to floodplain regulations and hotel conversion ordinances. The meeting includes a work session on housing survey results and joint sessions with commissions on transportation, river management, and parks. Two executive sessions are scheduled to receive legal advice on pending litigation and negotiations related to detox services.
- Landfill fees for unscreened soil materials (Resolution No. 2022-27)
- Linden to Donegan Bike Multi-Use Path Rebuild funding potential
- Intergovernmental Agreement for emergency services aid with Carbondale Rural Fire Protection District
- Code Amendments to Title 070.040 (Floodplain Regulations)
- Ordinance 2022-18 (Hotel Conversions Code Amendments)
City Council approved Ordinance 2022-18 regarding hotel conversion code amendments on first reading and passed a supplemental appropriation ordinance. Council also directed staff to seek estimates for a road safety grant resolution.
- Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
- Moved floodplain regulation code amendments (Item 12-22) to the next regular meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-18 (Hotel Conversion code amendments) on first reading (unanimous)
- Directed staff to obtain estimates and return a Resolution supporting the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-17 (Supplemental Appropriation) (unanimous)
- Entered executive session regarding Mind Spring Health and County wide IGA for Detox services (unanimous)
City Council
The Glenwood Springs Urban Renewal Authority is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve minutes, designate a noticing place, and receive updates on the West Glenwood Mall and other locations. The agenda includes a presentation on Urban Renewal Authority basics. No formal decisions on specific projects are listed.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of minutes
- Designate a noticing place
- Update on West Glenwood Mall
- Urban Renewal Authority 101 presentation
Planning & Zoning
The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a code amendment regarding hotel conversions (Planning Item 19-22) and receive an Affordable Housing Accomplishment Report. The meeting will also include approval of draft minutes from May 24 and April 26, 2022, and public comments.
- Planning Item 19-22: Code Amendment on Hotel Conversions
- Affordable Housing Accomplishment Report
- Approval of May 24, 2022 Draft Minutes
- Approval of April 26, 2022 Draft Minutes
- Public comments for items not on the agenda
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a code amendment allowing hotel conversions to extended-stay housing, with staff-directed follow-ups on lighting safety, kitchenette definitions, and minimum washer/dryer requirements. The change addresses a regional housing gap of about 2,000 units and drew support from RFTA, which cited 40 driver vacancies. The commission also seated alternate Commissioner April Davey and accepted the April 26 and May 24 minutes with edits. Staff presented an affordable housing accomplishment report; no vote was recorded on it.
- Seated alternate Commissioner April Davey to fill vacant seat (unanimous)
- Accepted April 26 and May 24 minutes with edits (unanimous)
- Approved code amendment on hotel conversions to extended-stay housing, with staff to review lighting safety, kitchenette definition, and minimum washer/dryer counts (vote tally not recorded)
- Received affordable housing accomplishment report; no action recorded
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting with a work session on watering schedules, cemetery planning, and the South Bridge noise wall, followed by a regular session with consent agenda items and several action items. Key decisions include adopting airport standards and fees, electric rates, and a FAMLI opt-out resolution.
- Resolution 2022-24: Minimum standards and fees for the Municipal Airport
- Resolution 2022-21: Electric rates
- Resolution 2022-26: Opt-out of Colorado's FAMLI program
- RFP 2022-07P: Tennis court restoration award
- South Bridge noise wall color and finish decision
Glenwood Springs City Council approved funding for the NEPA-required South Bridge noise wall at $3.4 million plus $185,000 for form walls, but declined an additional $2.4 million for aesthetic rocks. Council also voted to opt out of Colorado's FAMLI family and medical leave insurance program, approved grant awards recommended by the Financial Advisory Board, and appointed Steve Boyd as acting City Manager starting July 8. A motion to prepare an easement for a South Canyon property owner failed 5-1, but a subsequent motion to create a personal license for access passed 4-2.
- Approved $3.4M for NEPA-required South Bridge noise wall plus $185K for form walls, declined $2.4M for aesthetic rocks (4-2)
- Approved Resolution 2022-26 opting out of Colorado FAMLI program (unanimous)
- Approved FAB grant recommendations including $7,500 for Middle Colorado Watershed Program (unanimous)
- Approved RFP 2022-07P Tennis Court Restoration funding (unanimous)
- Approved joining Aspen International Mountain Foundation at Kilimanjaro level for $5,000 (4-2)
- Approved purchase of four EVOLIS speed radar signs not to exceed $15,000 (5-1)
- Failed motion to prepare easement for Jolley property access across gun range (5-1)
- Approved personal license for Jolley property access through City property (4-2)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold work sessions and a regular meeting to discuss electric rates for 2022 and 2023 and municipal airport standards. The agenda includes discussions on real estate market demand, airspace safety, and various local infrastructure and transportation agreements.
- Discussion of electric rates for 2022 and 2023
- Adopting minimum standards and fees for the municipal airport
- Ordinance 2022-16 amending Title 080
- Resolution 2022-23 regarding easement acquisition for emergency evacuation
- RFP 2022-14P electric transformer award to Western United Electric
Glenwood Springs City Council voted 5-1 to publish a guide of hazardous conditions at state airports and allow city staff to begin clearing fruit trees at the airport, with initial funding as an increase to an existing loan from the Capital Project Fund to the Airport Fund. Council unanimously agreed to cover $230,000 in additional RFTA paratransit costs plus $30,000 for ADA compliance for the next year. A motion to direct staff to seek up to $200,000 in county conservation trust funding for Sopris View failed 3-3, and the matter was instead referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission and then the Financial Advisory Board. Council also voted 4-2 to keep the current format for meeting minutes.
- Approved publishing airport hazard guide and clearing fruit trees at airport, funded by loan increase from Capital Project Fund to Airport Fund (5-1)
- Approved covering $230,000 additional RFTA paratransit cost plus $30,000 for ADA compliance for one year (unanimous)
- Sopris View funding motion to seek up to $200,000 from county conservation trust funds failed (3-3)
- Referred Sopris View matter to Parks and Recreation Commission then Financial Advisory Board (unanimous)
- Approved keeping current meeting minutes format (4-2)
- Moved agenda item 16 to June 16 meeting (5-1)
- Appointed Joe Mueller to alternate seat on Airport Board (unanimous)
- Decided not to move forward with Real Estate and Market Demand Study (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning
The Commission will review a special use permit amendment and a location and extent review. The April 26, 2022, minutes were not available for review and will be addressed in June.
- Special Use Permit Amendment for 2517 South Grand Avenue
- Location and Extent Review for 2307 Wulfsohn Road
General
The Glenwood Springs Urban Renewal Authority will convene to discuss its budget and review activity levels. The meeting is procedural with no specific decisions listed beyond routine approvals.
The Urban Renewal Authority approved minutes from June 3, 2021 and adjourned without adopting a budget. Treasurer Steve Boyd said no URA budget has been passed and he has not seen a draft; City Attorney Karl Hanlon said a budget must be in place by the end of June and recommended another meeting in June. Staff also reported a private developer contract for the old Safeway building is in due diligence, REI will open at the Roaring Fork Marketplace in July, and Furniture Row bought the old American Furniture Warehouse space. No decisions were made on blight studies or the West Glenwood Mall.
- Approved minutes from June 3, 2021 (unanimous)
- No URA budget adopted; June meeting planned to adopt 2022 and proposed 2023 budgets
- Adjourned (unanimous)
City Council
Glenwood Springs City Council voted 6-1 to support the Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations, authorizing the City Manager up to $50,000 if needed for a survey and asking staff to move the process forward quickly, with a possible November ballot question. Council also approved Ordinance 2022-16 amending Title 080, certified the recent election results, and made appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission and Downtown Development Authority. A motion to fund traffic calming devices failed 6-1; a follow-up motion asking the Transportation Commission to review and recommend at the June 16 meeting passed 6-1. Items 15 and 18 were moved to a later date, and Council entered executive session on right-of-way acquisition, detox services negotiations, and the City Manager's contract.
- Approved Consent Agenda (6-1, Hershey nay)
- Appointed Ashley Moffatt and Katy Knapp to alternate seats on Parks and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
- Appointed Christian Henny, Matthew Cooke and Shelley La Due Fishbein to regular seats on Downtown Development Authority Board (6-1, Wussow nay)
- Motion to allocate funds for one or two traffic calming devices failed (6-1, Wussow aye)
- Asked Transportation Commission to review traffic calming and recommend at June 16 meeting (6-1, Godes nay)
- Supported Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee recommendations, authorized City Manager up to $50,000 if necessary for a survey (6-1, Hershey nay)
- Moved items 15 and 18 to a later date (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-16 amending Title 080 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
Glenwood Springs City Council awarded RFP 2022-01 for the Habitat for Humanity Affordable Housing Project on two parcels, each by a 6-1 vote with Councilor Hershey opposed. Council approved a 5.2% electric rate increase for both 2022 and 2023, followed by yearly rate reviews, also 6-1 with Hershey opposed. Council voted 4-2 to give the Downtown Market a $1,200 credit for this calendar year only, and appointed Katherine Proctor to the Historic Preservation Commission. The meeting ended with a unanimous vote to enter Executive Session on security matters and adjourn.
- Awarded RFP 2022-01 to Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing, parcel 218509300002 (6-1, Hershey nay)
- Awarded RFP 2022-01 to Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing, parcel 218527200003 (6-1, Hershey nay)
- Approved 5.2% electric rate increase for 2022 and 2023 with yearly rate review (6-1, Hershey nay)
- Approved $1,200 credit to Downtown Market for this calendar year only, not renewable (4-2, Godes and Dehm nay)
- Appointed Katherine Proctor to Historic Preservation Commission, term expiring April 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved the Consent Agenda (unanimous)
- Voted to enter Executive Session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(d) on security arrangements and adjourn (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning
The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider three new items: a variance at 727 Blake Avenue, a design variance at 1120 Palmer, and amendments to floodplain regulations in Title 070.040. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 22 meeting and hear public comments.
- Planning Item 66-21: Variance at 727 Blake Avenue
- Planning Item 82-21: Design Variance at 1120 Palmer
- Planning Item 12-22: Code amendments to Title 070.040 (Floodplain regulations)
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved state-mandated updates to floodplain regulations. They also granted a variance for a shed at 727 Blake Avenue and approved three separate design variances and an administrative adjustment for a new home at 1120 Palmer. No public comments were received on any agenda items.
- Approved Title 070.040 floodplain code amendments (7-0)
- Approved variance for shed at 727 Blake Avenue (7-0)
- Approved design variance for front-loading garage at 1120 Palmer (7-0)
- Approved design variance for roof pitch at 1120 Palmer (7-0)
- Approved administrative adjustment for building height at 1120 Palmer (7-0)
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 21, 2022, with a work session starting at 3:00 PM and the regular session at 6:15 PM. The meeting includes discussions on affordable housing project qualifications, code enforcement philosophy, and sustainable strategies, as well as actions on police department fees, debris pond maintenance, and ordinances.
- Resolution 2022-19: Police Department Fees
- Resolution 2022-18: Glenwood Meadows Metropolitan District #3 Debris Pond Maintenance Memorandum of Understanding
- Ordinance 2022-13: Amending Municipal Court Provisions (Second Reading)
- Ordinance 2022-14: Financing of the Electric Operation Center (Second Reading)
- Ordinance 2022-15: Impact Fees (Discussion and/or Action)
Glenwood Springs City Council approved Ordinance 2022-15 and adopted the findings in the staff report on impact fees, with no public comment offered. Council also approved its consent agenda 6-1, appointed Ray Alexander to a regular Transportation Commission seat, and directed staff to work with regional, state, and federal partners on alternative transportation routes during extreme weather. The remaining items were presentations and comments, with no other substantive decisions recorded.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-15 and adopted the staff report findings on impact fees (unanimous)
- Approved the Consent Agenda (6-1, Hershey nay)
- Appointed Ray Alexander to a regular Transportation Commission seat, term expiring March 2024 (unanimous)
- Directed work with regional partners, CDOT, state and federal government, and congressional delegations on alternative transportation routes for extreme weather (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting with work sessions and action items. Key discussions include affordable housing, electric rates and fees, and franchising trash/recycling/compost services. The council will also consider several ordinances, resolutions, and appointments.
- Ordinance 2022-14: Financing of the Electric Operation Center
- Ordinance 2022-13: Amending Municipal Court Provisions (first reading)
- Resolution 2022-15: Wireless Application Fees
- Award RFP 2022-02P Retaining Wall to Johnson Construction Inc.
- Award RFP 2022-04P Waste Water Plant Blowers to Barnard Structures
Glenwood Springs City Council on April 7, 2022, adopted a staff recommendation not to move forward with the Sopris View project at this time because it is not a Council priority, on a 4-3 vote. Council then voted 6-1 to ask staff to solicit proposals for design. Council also approved a 5% pay increase for staff, a $51,848 payment for a 7-party memorandum of understanding on Garfield County senior programs, and two ordinances on first reading.
- Adopted staff recommendation not to move forward with Sopris View project at this time (4-3: Ayes Willman, Godes, Dehm, Hershey; Nays Wussow, Stepp, Kaup)
- Directed staff to solicit proposals for design of the Sopris View project (6-1: Ayes Willman, Wussow, Godes, Dehm, Stepp, Kaup; Nay Hershey)
- Approved 5% increase in pay for staff (unanimous)
- Approved $51,848 for 7 Party Memorandum of Understanding regarding Garfield County Senior Programs (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-13 amending Municipal Court provisions, first reading (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-14 financing of the Electric Operation Center (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-05 amending sections in Title 090 Public Lands, second reading (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda minus item g (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning
The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several planning items. They will continue discussion on the Part 2 Fire Impact Fee, review the location and extent of the Parks and Recreation Department's World Headquarters, and consider code amendments to Title 070 regarding landscaping standards. The meeting will also include approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comments.
- Continued item: Planning File 02-02, Part 2 Fire Impact Fee
- New item: Planning File 53-20 Parks and Recreation World Headquarters Location and Extent Review
- New item: Planning File 07-22 Code Amendments to Title 070 Development Standards (Landscaping)
- Approval of February 22, 2022 draft minutes
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting with a work session and action items. Key decisions include airport runway configurations, adoption of the pedestrian and bicycle improvements plan, and several consent agenda items. The meeting also includes appointments and discussions on emergency evacuation planning.
- Airport runway decisions: insulation, shift north, obstruction removal, or other configurations
- Adoption of Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Plan (MOVE Study)
- Consent agenda: contract for youth mental health, 5-year electrical work plan, ward redistricting, public art funding, Whitewater lease assignment, Sayre Park grant, interim electronic participation
- Request for additional funding for 27th Street Underpass Project
- Appointments: Victim's and Witnesses Assistance & Law Enforcement Board, Volunteer Firefighter Pension Board, Housing Commission
City Council reaffirmed the tunnel option for the airport's South Bridge and adopted the MOVE study for pedestrian and bicycle improvements. The council also approved several board appointments and updated rules for public lands, parks, and cemeteries.
- Approved tunnel option for South Bridge to 100% design (5-2)
- Approved MOVE study pedestrian and bike plan, excluding 8th Street bicycle and BRT route (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-13 for Sayre Park improvements grant (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-05 (Public Lands), Resolution 2022-10 (Parks), and Resolution 2022-11 (Cemetery) (unanimous)
- Directed staff to explore financing for 27th Street Underpass Project with RFTA (5-2)
- Reappointed Charles Scott Courtney, Mike Alsdorf, Matt Spidell, and Erin Morelli to various boards (unanimous)
- Approved donation of first responder supplies to Ukraine (unanimous)
- Approved creation of a full-time position for Kids Camp (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting, including a discussion on water planning and a comprehensive plan update. The regular session includes several second-reading ordinances on building codes, state interest matters, public art funding, and ward redistricting, plus actions on broadband funding and an electric operations center contract.
- Ordinance 2022-06: adoption of updated building codes (second reading)
- Ordinance 2022-12: ward redistricting
- Ordinance 11, Series of 2022: amending 2022 budget for broadband expenditures
- Electric Operations Center RFP 2021-28P award to DM Neumann Construction Company
- Executive session on Mitchell Cooper Water System and Downtown Overlay District
City Council approved several ordinances including updated building codes, ward redistricting, and public art funding. The council also appointed a new member to the Airport Commission and awarded a construction contract for the Electric Operations Center.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-06 for updated building codes (unanimous)
- Adopted draft two of ward redistricting (5-2)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-07 for public art funding changes (5-2)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-09 regarding matters of state interest (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 11, Series of 2022 to amend 2022 budget for broadband (6-1)
- Appointed Sean Thomas to the Airport Commission (unanimous)
- Awarded Electric Operations Center RFP 2021-28P to DM Neumann Construction Company (unanimous)
- Approved City Hall HVAC upgrades (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Glenwood Springs City Council held via Zoom. The agenda includes only procedural items: roll call, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment, with the sole substantive item being the discussion and/or action to appoint a city council member. No other business is listed.
- Appointment of a City Council member (discussion and/or action)
At a special meeting on February 25, 2022, Glenwood Springs City Council voted unanimously to appoint Marco Dehm to fill the remainder of Steve Davis's term on City Council. The motion was made by Councilor Wussow and seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Willman. The meeting then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Appointed Marco Dehm to fill remainder of Steve Davis's term on City Council (unanimous)
- Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning
The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several planning items, including an annexation and rezoning at 25 Airport Road, site/architectural plan reviews at 1010 Grand, 702 23rd Street, and 2525 S Grand Avenue, and a continued discussion on the Fire Impact Fee. The commission will also elect officers for the year.
- Planning Item 34-21: Annexation and rezoning (initial zoning) at 25 Airport Road
- Planning Item 49-21: Site/Architectural Plan Review and design variances at 1010 Grand
- Planning Item 67-21: Minor Site/Architectural Plan at 702 23rd Street
- Planning Item 69-21: Minor Site/Architectural Plan at 2525 S Grand Avenue
- Planning File 02-02, Part 2: Fire Impact Fee (continued)
The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission elected a new chair and vice chair, approved an annexation and rezoning at 25 Airport Road, and approved design variances and architectural plans for a multi-family project at 1010 Grand. The commission also approved minor site plans for multi-family residential buildings at 702 23rd Street and 2525 S Grand Avenue. A public hearing on fire impact fees was continued to the next meeting.
- Approved January 25 and February 8, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Elected Commissioner Shaver as Chair and Peter Waller as Vice Chair (7-0)
- Approved annexation of 0.358 acre parcel at 25 Airport Road (7-0)
- Approved initial zoning of 25 Airport Road parcel to Residential Medium-Density RM1 (7-0)
- Approved parking landscaping design variance for 1010 Grand (7-0)
- Approved shed roof design variance for 1010 Grand (5-2)
- Approved vertical siding design variance for 1010 Grand (5-2)
- Approved site/architectural plan for second-story addition for five units at 1010 Grand (7-0)
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will meet to consider several ordinances and commission appointments. Key items include updates to building codes, public art funding, and wireless communication standards.
- Landfill Scale Replacement Proposal approval
- Ordinance 2022-06: adoption of 2021 building codes
- Ordinance 2022-07: changes to public art funding
- Ordinance 08, Series of 2022: 2022 budget appropriation amendment
- Appointments for Financial Advisory, Transportation, Historic Preservation, and Parks and Recreation commissions
The Glenwood Springs City Council approved the consent agenda, various board and commission appointments, and scheduled a Zoom meeting to vote on a replacement for Mr. Davis. Council also approved a Housing Coalition letter of intent with $10,000 from the General Fund, adopted several ordinances regarding state interest guidelines, building codes, wireless facilities, and budget appropriations, and continued a public art funding item to March 3.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Scheduled a Zoom meeting for Feb 25 at noon to vote on a replacement for Mr. Davis (unanimous)
- Reappointed Christian Henny and appointed Salvador Rico and Asha John to Financial Advisory Board (unanimous)
- Appointed Ralph Trapani and Dean Kinkel to Transportation Commission (unanimous)
- Appointed James Larson, Marianna Ackerman, and Grant Stevens to Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
- Reappointed Christina Pearson and Laura Speck, and appointed Tyler Benton to Parks and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
- Approved Housing Coalition letter of intent and expenditure of $10,000 from General Fund (3-1)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-09 adding guidelines and regulations for matters of state interest along Highway 82 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will consider amendments to the municipal land use code, including guidelines for matters of state interest and fire/emergency services impact fees. The impact fee discussion is continued to February 22, 2022. The meeting also includes public comment and commissioner/director comments.
- Planning Item 02-22: Code text amendments to Municipal Code Title 070
- Article 070.080: Guidelines and Regulations for Matters of State Interest
- Fire and Emergency Services Impact Fees, Section 070.040.030(g)(5) — continued to Feb. 22, 2022
The Commission approved code text amendments to Municipal Code Title 070 regarding guidelines and regulations for matters of state interest. Discussion focused on the 1041 regulations, including their application to nonprofit entities and city projects. A separate item regarding fire and emergency services impact fees was continued.
- Approved guidelines and regulations for matters of State Interest (5-0)
- Continued Fire and Emergency Services Impact Fees item to February 22, 2022 (5-0)
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold work sessions on downtown design standards, potential charter changes, a pedestrian and bicycle improvements plan, and youth mental health, followed by a regular session with consent agenda items, appointments to multiple boards and commissions, and several ordinances and resolutions. The meeting includes both informational discussions and formal actions.
- Ordinance 2022-03: Rename Tourism Promotion Board to Tourism Management Board (second reading)
- Change Order Approval for Roaring Fork Pump Station Pipeline Design Changes
- Fire Truck Request for Proposals Award
- Planning Item 70-21: Right-of-Way Encroachment License for drainage features on Grand Avenue
- Resolution 2022-08: Accepting CDOT grant for Airport Runway
The City Council approved $335,000 for a joint youth mental health proposal from Youth Zone and the Roaring Fork School District, with $75,000 from the Marijuana Fund and $260,000 from the Tobacco Tax. Council also approved a right-of-way encroachment license for drainage features in Grand Avenue, moved forward with grant funding applications for the 8th Street and 6th Street projects on a 4-2 vote, approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-05 amending public lands rules, and accepted two CDOT grants for airport fueling systems and a runway. Numerous board and commission appointments were made, all by unanimous vote.
- Approved $335,000 for Youth Zone and Roaring Fork School District youth mental health proposal ($75,000 Marijuana Fund, $260,000 Tobacco Tax) (unanimous)
- Approved Planning Item 70-21 right-of-way encroachment license for drainage features in Grand Avenue (unanimous)
- Moved forward with grant funding applications for 8th Street and 6th Street projects and to seek engineering firm proposals (4-2)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-05 amending Title 090 Public Lands on first reading (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-07 accepting CDOT Aeronautical grant for fueling systems (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-08 accepting CDOT grant for airport runway (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Tourism Management Board, Arts and Culture Board, Housing Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Transportation Commission, Airport Commission, and River Commission appointments (all unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Glenwood Springs City Council to discuss and potentially take action on the status and appointments of all city boards and commissions, including the Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement Board, Historic Preservation Commission, and others. The council will also discuss a protocol for board members addressing the council and consider filling a council vacancy. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy decisions or financial items listed.
- Review of 12 boards and commissions, including Planning and Zoning, Housing, and Airport Commission
- Discussion of protocol for board and commission members addressing council
- Discussion and possible action on council vacancy
The City Council held a special session to receive updates from various city boards and commissions. Members approved a new protocol for board presentations and established a schedule for filling a council vacancy.
- Approved new presentation time limits for boards and commissions (unanimous)
- Set February 11, 2022 deadline for City Council applications
- Scheduled council vacancy interviews for February 17, 2022
- Set February 25, 2022 as deadline for council vacancy selection
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning
The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting virtually to continue discussions on the Public Art Master Plan implementation and to discuss a special meeting with City Council boards and commissions. The agenda also includes approval of the December 14, 2021 meeting minutes and public comments.
- Continued item: Planning File 57-21, Part 3 - Public Art Master Plan Implementation
- Discussion on City Council Boards and Commission Special Meeting
- Receipt of December 14, 2021 draft meeting minutes
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved (7-0) amendments to Title 070 implementing the Public Art Master Plan, as modified by commissioner suggestions. Staff said five public art pieces a year would cost just over $60,000 annually and recommended a fee of 10 cents per square foot, with fees set by City Council resolution rather than ordinance. The commission also nominated Chair Dehm to represent it at a January 27, 2022 special meeting on City boards and commissions. No citizens commented on either item.
- Approved Title 070 amendments implementing the Public Art Master Plan, as discussed (7-0)
- Seated Alternate Amy Connerton as a commissioner (unanimous)
- Approved the December 14, 2021 draft minutes (unanimous)
- Nominated Chair Dehm as the commission's representative at the January 27, 2022 special meeting on City boards and commissions
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting, including a consent agenda with several routine items and action items. Key discussions include the 2022 South Canyon Landfill fee setting, a request for proposals for South Canyon, and a citizen petition on noise reduction.
- Resolution 2022-06: Intergovernmental Agreement with Garfield County for May 3, 2022 Special Election
- Award of RFP 2021-32 Airport Fuel Tanks
- Ordinance 2022-01: Amending Municipal Code Section 020 Council Voting Code Revision, 2nd Reading
- Ordinance 2022-02: Campaign Finance, 2nd Reading
- Resolution 2022-04: 2022 South Canyon Landfill Fee Setting
The Council tabled a decision on extending the Public Improvement Fee for 60 days after a motion to deny the extension failed. They also approved landfill fees, directed staff to engage CDOT on Highway 82 speed limits, and appointed new Planning and Zoning members.
- Tabled Public Improvement Fee extension decision for 60 days (6-1)
- Motion to deny Public Improvement Fee extension failed (1-6)
- Approved Resolution 2022-04 for 2022 South Canyon Landfill Fees (unanimous)
- Directed staff to engage CDOT on lowering Highway 82 speed limits (5-2)
- Approved $200 annual employee merchandise store benefit (4-3)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-03 renaming Tourism Promotion Board to Tourism Management Board (unanimous)
- Appointed Pete Waller and Amy Connerton as full-time Planning and Zoning members (unanimous)
- Directed Planning and Zoning to review regulations under House Bill 74-1041 (6-1)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a special meeting via Zoom. The primary item for discussion is the Airport Listening Session Formula.
- Airport Listening Session Formula information and discussion
At a special virtual meeting on January 19, 2022, Glenwood Springs City Council planned a public listening session on airport options for February 24, 2022, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, to be held at Sopris Elementary School if available, otherwise at the Community Center, with a virtual participation option and a staff-decided way to distinguish resident from non-resident input. Council also directed that the board presenting on immediate airport safety and operational items (fuel, fencing, ground maintenance, communications) include committed or estimated costs, and voted 5-1 to add a 'no runway or other opportunity, with community input' option to the list that already included shortening the runway, moving the runway north, and leaving it as is. A motion asking how the City would pay for a tunnel if no outside funding were available failed 4-2.
- Approved one public listening session on Feb 24, 2022, 5:30–8:30 pm at Sopris Elementary School if available, otherwise the Community Center, with virtual participation and a staff-decided resident/non-resident feedback mechanism (unanimous)
- Directed the airport safety/operations board to list committed or estimated costs for fuel, fencing, ground maintenance, and communications (unanimous)
- Failed 4-2 a motion on how the City would pay for a tunnel if no local, County, State, or Federal funding were available
- Passed 5-1 adding a 'no runway or other opportunity, with community input' option to the board list that includes shorten runway, move runway north, and leave runway as is
- Adjourned (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a virtual meeting to discuss various city operations and legislative items. Key topics include a 300-unit multi-family development review, campaign finance ordinances, and paid parking pricing.
- Major site review for 300-unit multi-family development in Glenwood Meadows
- Ordinance 2022-01 regarding Council Voting Code Revision
- Ordinance 2022-02 regarding Campaign Finance
- Decision on moving forward with paid parking pricing
- CLEER contract approval for 2022
Glenwood Springs City Council approved a major site and architectural plan review for a 300-unit multi-family development in 14 buildings in Glenwood Meadows on a 4-3 vote. Council also approved Ordinance 2022-02 setting a $400 campaign contribution limit per person, per campaign or issue, 6-1, and adopted Resolution 2022-02 setting a referendum for the May 3rd election, 6-1. Council directed staff to pursue paid parking options one and two with public input, 5-2, and approved a Code of Conduct and Rules of Procedure with amendments, 5-2.
- Approved interviewing boards and commission members before the January 27, 2022 Special Meeting (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of boards and commission members before the January 27, 2022 Special Meeting (5-2)
- Directed Parks and Rec Commission and staff to plan, fund, and update the City's trail system with public input (6-1)
- Continued morning work sessions on the first meeting of the month, 8:30am-10:30am (6-1)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Planning File 60-20: 300-unit multi-family development in 14 buildings in Glenwood Meadows (4-3)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-01 amending Municipal Code Section 020 Council Voting Code Revision (unanimous)
- Motion to repeal Ordinance 2021-08 failed (4-3)