Glenwood Springs public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss or take action on Case Number 23CV030160. This case involves the August 10th Executive Session, the Open Records Act, and the Open Meetings Law.

• Discussion and/or action on Case Number: 23CV030160

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss several new items including architectural plans and energy infrastructure. The meeting also includes a review of code amendments regarding storm-water development standards and fees.

• Benedict Major Site/Architectural Plan (Planning File #63-23)
• Xcel Energy Mitchel Creek Line Rebuild permit application (Planning File #45-23)
• Code Amendments to Title 070 regarding Storm-water Development Standards and Fee In-Lieu (Planning File #68-23)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 7, 2023, featuring discussions and decisions on several key items. The meeting includes a work session on street infrastructure and transportation, as well as a presentation from the Educational Pathway Innovation Center (EPIC). Notable actions include second readings of mill levy ordinances, a proposed child care facility in the Glenwood Springs Mall, and updates on marijuana business hours and storm water fees.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-18 and 2023-19 fixing and certifying mill levies
• Proposal to establish a child care facility in the Glenwood Springs Mall
• Update on Ordinance 2023-06 extending marijuana business hours to 10:00 p.m.
• Discussion on Storm Water Fees
• Acquisition of properties on South Grand Avenue and Blake Avenue

The City Council approved the 2024 fiscal year budget and a $150,000 support package for a childcare facility at the Glenwood Springs Mall. Council also authorized staff to conduct due diligence on a potential property acquisition and approved a one-time $15,000 contribution to the Educational Pathway Innovation Center.

• Approved $150,000 support for childcare facility (6-1)
• Approved $40,000 in fee waivers for childcare project (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 fiscal year budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 budget appropriation amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 one-time contribution to EPIC program (unanimous)
• Adopted Digital Accessibility Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-22 regarding municipal code (unanimous)
• Directed staff to conduct due diligence on property acquisition (6-1)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session on an airport lease and a parking presentation from Aspen, followed by a regular session with consent agenda items including a landfill fee schedule, police vehicle re-lease, and a DOLA grant for Blake Avenue. Action items include a preliminary plat for 3381 South Grand Avenue, amendments to Title 070 on allowed uses and housing guidelines, and ordinances fixing mill levies for the GID and city.

• Resolution 2023-39: Landfill Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2023-40: Police Vehicle Re-Lease
• Resolution 2023-43: DOLA Grant for Blake Avenue
• Planning File 52-23: Preliminary Plat 3381 South Grand Avenue
• Ordinance 2023-18 and 2023-19: Fixing Mill Levies for GID and City

The Glenwood Springs City Council approved the preliminary plat for 3381 South Grand Avenue (Planning File 52-23) with a 6-1 vote, and tabled changes to Title 070 regarding allowed uses, minimum lot standards, density bonus, and Community Housing Guidelines for future workshops. The council also approved consent agenda, mill levy ordinances for GID and City, and a motion to disallow online citizen comments for non-agenda items.

• Approved Planning File 52-23 Preliminary Plat 3381 South Grand Avenue (6-1)
• Tabled changes to Title 070 and Community Housing Guidelines for future workshops (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-18 Fixing and Certifying Mill Levy GID (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-19 Fixing and Certifying Mill Levy City (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved motion to disallow online citizen comments for non-agenda items until further notice (unanimous)
• Approved motion to have staff look into hosting a social event with regional partners (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss new items, including a specific sign variance request. The meeting includes a public comment period for citizens regarding items not listed on the agenda.

• Sign Variance 402 7th Street (Planning File 49-23)

City Council

The Urban Renewal Authority will meet to discuss training and receive an update on Ross. The body will also discuss or take action regarding next steps for the authority.

• Comments on training
• Update on Ross
• Discussion and/or action on next steps for the Urban Renewal Authority

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting, including a joint session with Garfield County Commissioners. The main action items are approving the 2024 city budget and receiving the 2022 financial audit presentation, along with several consent agenda items.

• Resolution 2023-38: Approval of 2024 City of Glenwood Springs Budget
• Presentation of 2022 Financial Audit
• Award of RFP 2023-34P for Bay Doors at Fire Department
• City Manager Contract
• Joint meeting with Garfield County Commissioners

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2023-38, adopting the 2024 city budget, and accepted the 2022 annual comprehensive financial report as presented by McMahan and Associates. The council also unanimously approved sending a letter to the Transportation Planning Regional Study Advisory Committee and CDOT supporting neighboring communities' goals, and agreed to write a letter supporting the Glenwood Springs Citizens Alliance regarding the RMR Mine. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or procedural.

• Approved Resolution 2023-38, the 2024 City of Glenwood Springs Budget (unanimous)
• Accepted the 2022 annual comprehensive financial report as presented by McMahan and Associates (unanimous)
• Approved sending a letter to the Transportation Planning Regional Study Advisory Committee and CDOT supporting neighboring communities' goals (unanimous)
• Agreed to write a letter in support of the Glenwood Springs Citizens Alliance concerning the RMR Mine (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session to discuss negotiations and personnel matters related to City Manager candidate Steve Boyd. The session is closed to the public under state law, and no other business is scheduled.

• Executive session under CRS 24-6-402(4)(e)(I) and (f)(I) regarding City Manager candidate Steve Boyd

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 26, 2023, covering budget discussions, a public hearing on the 2024 budget, and updates on the 27th Street Underpass project. The meeting includes a second reading of an ordinance for a downtown design overlay and a work session on waste management and zoning changes.

• Resolution 2023-31: Outdoor Dining Fee
• Resolution 2023-36: Traffic Violation Fines and Model Traffic Code
• Ordinance 2023-09: Downtown Design Overlay (Second Reading)
• 2024 Budget Public Hearing
• Update on 27th Street Underpass

The Glenwood Springs City Council held a special meeting on October 26, 2023. They approved Ordinance 2023-09, the Downtown Design Overlay, on second reading, but amended it to allow lodging as an approved use in the downtown overlay district, removing the previous 50% linear street frontage limit for hotels. The council also approved adding an agenda item to discuss the Hershey v. City of Glenwood Springs lawsuit and gave the City Attorney authority to respond to the lawsuit. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, and a public hearing on the 2024 budget was held with no public comments.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-09 Downtown Design Overlay with amendment to allow lodging as an approved use (4-3)
• Gave City Attorney authority to respond to Hershey v. City of Glenwood Springs lawsuit (unanimous)
• Added agenda item to discuss Hershey v. City of Glenwood Springs (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several planning applications, including a variance, a sign variance, a preliminary plat, and two location and extent reviews. The meeting includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Variance for rear setback at 1019 Bennett Avenue (File 46-23)
• Sign variance at 402 7th Street (File 49-23)
• Preliminary plat at 3381 S Grand Avenue (File 52-33)
• Location & extent review for 2317 Wulfsohn Rd (File 56-23)
• Location & extent review for 811 Airport Rd (File 57-23)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including the proposed 2024 budget, an outdoor dining fee, cul-de-sac regulations, and a fee waiver for the Glenwood Gardens project. The council will also consider a funding request from the Roaring Fork School District for mental health services and a memorandum of understanding with the Middle Colorado Watershed Council. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on pending litigation.

• Proposed 2024 Budget submittal to City Council
• Resolution 2023-31: Outdoor Dining Fee
• Fee Waiver Request for Glenwood Gardens Project
• Roaring Fork School District Mental Health in Schools funding request
• Ordinance 2023-15: Code amendments regarding child care (second reading)

The council approved a $524,000 fee waiver package for the Glenwood Gardens project, but amended it to exclude fire impact fees and public art fees, passing 5-2. They also approved a $130,000 funding request for the Roaring Fork School District mental health program, increased outdoor dining fees, set a $3,200 1041 permit fee, and named Steve Boyd as the finalist for City Manager.

• Approved $524,000 fee waivers for Glenwood Gardens, excluding fire impact and public art fees (5-2)
• Approved $130,000 for Roaring Fork School District mental health program ($10,000 from Marijuana Fund, $120,000 from Tobacco Fund) (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor dining fee increases: $3/sq ft annual lease, $100/month per parking space, $150 administrative fee (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-35 setting 1041 permit fee at $3,200 (unanimous)
• Named Steve Boyd as finalist for City Manager, with 14-day notice period (unanimous)
• Approved Middle Colorado Watershed Council MOU (unanimous)
• Approved installing No Parking Fire Lane signs in cul-de-sacs (6-1)
• Removed executive session from agenda (unanimous)

General

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a design variance for Cherry's Moving and a code amendment to Title 070 regarding allowed uses, minimum lot standards, and density bonus. Public comments will be taken for items not on the agenda.

• Planning Item #37-23: Design Variance for Cherry's Moving
• Code Amendment to Title 070: allowed uses, minimum lot standards, density bonus

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss several land-use items, including a traffic update for 8th and Cowdin Street, dimensional variances for properties on 9th Street, a garage setback variance, and a sign variance request. A code amendment to Title 070 regarding density bonus and zoning use standards has been continued to a special meeting on October 3, 2023.

• Traffic & Circulation Review 8th and Cowdin Street Update
• Planning File 76-20 Dimension Variances for 703 & 707 9th St.
• Planning File 46-23, Variance for a Garage setback
• Planning File 49-23, Sign Variance 402 7th Street (request to continue)
• Code Amendment to Title 070 on density bonus and zoning use standards (continued to Oct 3 special meeting)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting. The work session covers the downtown overlay, budget, an airport board joint session, and city manager expectations. The regular session includes updates on several projects and ordinances, including a downtown design overlay and child care code amendments.

• Downtown Overlay information/discussion
• Budget information/discussion
• Airport Board Joint Work Session
• Ordinance 2023-15: Code Amendments to Title 070 Regarding Child Care
• Ordinance 2023-09: Downtown Design Overlay

Council passed Ordinance 2023-15 to amend child care codes and approved Ordinance 2023-09 to establish a Downtown Design Overlay with specific building width and usage restrictions. The council also authorized support for water rights acquisition grants.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2023-15 regarding child care and minor code amendments (unanimous)
• Established Downtown Design Overlay boundaries with specific modifications (4-3)
• Required buildings wider than 75 feet to be designed as a series of buildings no wider than 50 feet (5-2)
• Rejected staff recommendation allowing affordable/deed restricted housing on the front 75% of ground floors in the district (6-1)
• Rejected motion to exempt historical buildings from Ordinance 2023-09 (7-0)
• Approved remainder of Ordinance 2023-09 with a lodging subcategory allowing up to 50% facade use (4-3)
• Authorized Mayor to sign three letters of support for Colorado River District water rights grants (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session on the Pay as You Throw program, the budget, and a joint session with the Downtown Development Authority. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items like a bagged trash price update and appointments, plus discussions on code amendments for child care, emergency evacuation, South Bridge, and the Governor's strategic growth order. The council will also appoint an acting city manager and discuss the process for selecting a permanent manager.

• Resolution 2023-34: Bagged Trash Price Update for the Recycle Center
• RFP 2023-26: Environment and Climate Action Plan Supplementary Award
• Code Amendments to Title 070 regarding child care
• Update on Emergency Evacuation
• Appointment of Acting City Manager and selection process

The Glenwood Springs City Council unanimously appointed Steve Boyd as Interim City Manager and set a September 20 deadline for internal applications, with a work session on September 21 to discuss candidates. The council also approved a $110,000 study for the South Bridge project and voted 6-1 to rezone the Mulhall property as non-residential once the deed is accepted. A code amendment regarding child care was moved to the next meeting.

• Appointed Steve Boyd as Interim City Manager (unanimous)
• Set internal applications for city manager due Sept 20, 5:30 PM (unanimous)
• Added work session on Sept 21 to discuss city manager candidates (unanimous)
• Approved $110,000 South Bridge study (unanimous)
• Voted 6-1 to rezone Mulhall property as non-residential once deed accepted (Councilor Kaup dissenting)
• Moved child care code amendments to next meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs Urban Renewal Authority is conducting a workshop and training session. The session includes a case study of development and instruction on Tax Increment Finance (TIF).

• Development case study
• Tax Increment Finance (TIF) 101 training
• Discussion on creating or expanding TIF areas

The Urban Renewal Authority conducted a training session featuring presentations on Tax Increment Finance and the consideration of new URA areas. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were made during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session on a potential property donation, the Downtown Overlay, and the budget, followed by a regular session with consent agenda items and several action items. Key actions include a second reading of an ordinance to amend the Downtown Development Authority Board structure, a resolution on traffic violation fees, and a second reading of an ordinance adopting the Model Traffic Code. The council will also discuss the 27th Street Underpass, city events, the strategic plan, and the city manager's employment contract, and will hold an executive session on the West Glenwood Fire Station and potential workforce housing.

• Ordinance 2023-13: Amend Downtown Development Authority Board Structure (second reading)
• Resolution 2023-32: Traffic Violation Fees
• Ordinance 2023-14: Adoption of Model Traffic Code (second reading)
• 27th Street Underpass update
• Executive session on West Glenwood Fire Station and potential workforce housing

The City Council adopted the 2020 edition of the Model Traffic Code and approved a severance package for resigning City Manager Dr. Beverli Marshall. The Council also accepted a property donation from Ed Mulhall and appointed a member to the Financial Advisory Board.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-14 (Model Traffic Code 2020 edition) (Unanimous)
• Accepted Dr. Beverli Marshall's resignation and authorized $89,585.35 severance payment (Unanimous)
• Approved property donation from Ed Mulhall (5-1)
• Appointed Ted Edmonds to the Financial Advisory Board (5-1)
• Denied appointment of Sarah Windholz to the Housing Commission (4-2)
• Approved supporting a name change for Dead Mexican Gulch based on County recommendation (Unanimous)
• Tabled Strategic Plan until next meeting with feedback due August 21, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council

This is a special meeting with only an executive session to discuss the City Manager's review and contract, including legal advice and negotiation strategy. No public decisions are scheduled; the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Executive session under CRS 24-6-402(4)(b), (e), (f) for legal advice, negotiations, and personnel matters
• Discussion of City Manager's review and contract

The City Council met for a special session to enter an executive session for legal advice and personnel matters. The discussion focused on the City Manager's review and contract. No substantive actions were taken in open session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session regarding City Manager's review and contract (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session on charter amendments, parking, raw water projects, and the budget, followed by a regular session with votes on a budget amendment, charter amendments, appointments, and several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include referring charter amendments to voters, amending the Downtown Development Authority board, adopting the Model Traffic Code, and supporting a housing grant application.

• Ordinance 2023-16: Quarter 2 Budget Amendment
• Resolution 2023-28: Refer charter amendment moving municipal election to November of even-numbered years
• Resolution 2023-29: Refer charter amendment reducing council by one member and providing for elected mayor
• Ordinance 2023-13: Amend Downtown Development Authority Board Structure
• Resolution 2023-27: Support DOLA More Housing Now Grant application

The Glenwood Springs City Council approved the Quarter 2 Budget Amendment, adopted the Model Traffic Code, amended the Downtown Development Authority Board Structure, and supported a DOLA More Housing Now Grant application with a stipulation that the $30,000 match not come from 2C funding. The council also appointed six members to the 2C Workforce Housing Fund Advisory Board and approved selling recycled road base at the landfill. All votes were unanimous except for the grant resolution and board appointments, which passed 5-1.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-16 Quarter 2 Budget Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-14 Adoption of the Model Traffic Code (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-13 Amend the Downtown Development Authority Board Structure (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-27 DOLA More Housing Now Grant application with stipulation that $30,000 match not come from 2C funding (5-1)
• Appointed Genesis Ramos, Brianda Cervantes, Catherine Grosscup, Matt Spidell, Mark Gould, and Ben West to 2C Workforce Housing Fund Advisory Board (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-30 Selling Recycled Road Base at the Landfill (unanimous)
• Moved October 19 regular meeting to October 26, 2023 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney to draft letters opposing Wildcat Loadout and supporting national designation for both hot springs (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 25, 2023. The main items are a discussion on housing policy for Title 070 of the Municipal Code and proposed code amendments regarding child care and other minor changes. The meeting will also include approval of the June 27, 2023 draft minutes and public comments.

• Housing policy discussion for Title 070 Municipal Code
• Code amendments to Title 070 regarding child care and other minor changes
• Approval of June 27, 2023 draft minutes

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including demolition waste policies, an emergency evacuation plan, and city-wide signage. The regular session includes consent agenda items such as ordinance amendments, contract awards, and property acquisitions, as well as discussions on housing and transportation.

• Ordinance 2023-12 amending Sec. 110.030 on Disaster Emergency Services (second reading)
• Award RFP 2023-29P for Lift Station 11,000
• Resolution 2023-25 authorizing mayor to sign 1205 Riverside Drive acquisition
• Ordinance 2023-11 on Fat, Oil, and Grease and Oil Sand Separator
• Fee waiver agreement for 'The Benedict' affordable senior housing project

City Council adopted Resolution 2023-26 as a guiding Strategic Housing Plan and approved a fee waiver for 'The Benedict' affordable senior housing project. The council also passed an ordinance regarding fat, oil, and grease separators and authorized the acquisition of 1205 Riverside Drive.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-26 Strategic Housing Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-11 regarding Fat, Oil, and Grease and Oil Sand Separator (Unanimous)
• Approved Fee Waiver Agreement for 'The Benedict' Affordable Senior Housing Project (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-24 Glenwood Devolution - US Highway 6 and I-70 Frontage Road (5-1)
• Approved sending two letters of support to Transportation Secretary Buttigieg regarding Uinta Railroad Private Activity Bonds (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-25 authorizing Mayor to sign 1205 Riverside Drive Acquisition (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda minus item H (Unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session on South Bridge, downtown design overlay, and joint sessions with Historic Preservation and Transportation Commissions. In the regular session, they will consider ordinances on site/building design and disaster emergency services, a resolution on short-term rental license fees, and other items including broadband rate adjustments and an economic development update.

• Ordinance 2023-10: Code amendments to Title 070 sections 070.040.080 and 070.040.090 on site and building design (second reading)
• Ordinance 2023-12: Amending Sec. 110.030 - Disaster Emergency Services
• Resolution 2023-20: Short Term Rental License Fees
• Resolution 2023-23: Community Broadband Rate Card Adjustment
• Resolution 2023-22: Meadows Lift Station Impact Fee

The Glenwood Springs City Council approved Ordinance 2023-10, amending Title 070 site and building design codes, with amendments including reducing the 70% deed-restricted units to 35% at 100% AMI, keeping 3-bedroom configurations at 10%, and clarifying Meadows exemptions. The motion passed 4-2. Other items included unanimous approval of a disaster emergency services ordinance and short-term rental license fees.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-10 with amendments (4-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-12 amending Disaster Emergency Services (unanimous)
• Accepted Resolution 2023-20 Short Term Rental License Fees (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session regarding the Strategic Housing Plan update. The regular meeting includes a review of architectural plans for the Habitat for Humanity Administrative Site and a continuation of discussion on child care use code amendments.

• Strategic Housing Plan update and discussion
• Habitat for Humanity Administrative Site/Architectural Plan Review
• Code Amendments to Title 070 regarding Child Care Uses

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the Habitat for Humanity Administrative Site/Architectural Plan Review (Item #27-23) with an added condition requiring review of the 8th St./Cowdin Dr. intersection. The commission also unanimously recommended City Council adopt the Strategic Housing Plan Update. Code amendments regarding child care uses were continued to the next meeting.

• Approved Habitat for Humanity Administrative Site/Architectural Plan Review with conditions (unanimous)
• Added condition requiring review of 8th St./Cowdin Dr. intersection traffic impacts (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt Strategic Housing Plan Update (unanimous 7-0)
• Continued child care code amendments to next meeting (unanimous 7-0)
• Approved May 23, 2023 minutes (4 in favor, 3 abstentions)
• Approved April 25, 2023 minutes (unanimous 7-0)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs Urban Renewal Authority will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, review its budget, and discuss proposals to expand the URA’s boundaries and next steps. The meeting will also include informational updates on URA 101 and the Glenwood URA overview.

• Elect Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and discuss Budget
• Discuss URA Expansion Proposals

The Glenwood Springs Urban Renewal Authority voted unanimously to direct staff and legal counsel to negotiate with Ross and the mall owner on relocating Ross to the old JCPenney's location, potentially with incentives. They also approved moving forward with updating the URA boundary and study analysis, and recommended City Council engage in similar incentive discussions. No budget was adopted; a $125,000 amount was discussed for further consideration at the next meeting.

• Directed staff to negotiate with Ross and mall owner for Ross relocation and property deal (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with URA boundary and study analysis (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council engage in incentive discussions with Ross (unanimous)
• Re-elected Chair Wussow and kept status quo for leadership (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting. They will discuss the South Canyon Management Plan, workforce housing opportunities, and code changes for fat, oil, and grease. The regular session includes consent agenda items, several ordinances, and a short-term rental license fee review.

• Ordinance 2023-05: Code changes for waste hauling (second reading)
• Ordinance 2023-10: Code amendments to Title 070 on site and building design
• Ordinance 2023-09: Downtown Design Overlay
• 1205 Riverside Drive acquisition
• Short Term Rental License Fee Review

Council approved new fee structures for short-term and accessory rental licenses and passed amendments to site and building design codes. Staff were directed to draft a commitment letter for affordable housing under Proposition 123, while the Downtown Design Overlay was continued for further discussion.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft a Proposition 123 commitment letter to increase affordable housing (unanimous)
• Continued Ordinance 2023-09 (Downtown Design Overlay) for one more workshop (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-10 code amendments to Title 070 regarding site and building design (5-1)
• Approved short-term rental (STR) full house fees: $600 initial setup, $400 every 2 years (unanimous)
• Approved accessory rental (ATR) fees: $360 permit, $180 renewals (unanimous)
• Approved use of CPI to adjust rental license rates moving forward (unanimous)
• Entered executive session regarding City Manager's Performance Objectives (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold work sessions on financial, tourism, river, highway, and downtown design topics, followed by a regular meeting. They will consider consent agenda items including contracts and agreements, and take action on grant awards, online utility billing, a Downtown Design Overlay ordinance, and summer events. An executive session is scheduled for legal and personnel matters.

• Ordinance 2023-09: Downtown Design Overlay
• Financial Advisory Board Grant Awards
• Online Utility Billing Rollout
• Pay as You Throw Mountain Waste and Recycling Agreement
• Change Order to Citywide Paving Contract

The City Council approved a full grant request of $8,780 for Great Expectations. Council also tasked the River Commission with the River Corridor Master Plan. Other items including a downtown design overlay and utility billing rollout were discussed without recorded votes.

• Approved $8,780 grant for Great Expectations (6-1)
• Charged River Commission with River Corridor Master Plan task (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda minus item D (unanimous)
• Moved Award Request for Qualification 2023-24Q Modular Office Building to a future meeting

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider new items, including sign variances for Walmart, a variance to the Glenwood Meadows Master Sign Plan, and amendments to Title 070 of the Municipal Code related to site and building design standards and housing types. The meeting will also include roll call, conflicts of interest, approval of the April 25, 2023 draft minutes, and public comments.

• Planning File #01-23, Sign Variances for Walmart
• Planning File #20-23, Variance to Glenwood Meadows Master Sign Plan
• Amendments to Title 070 of the Municipal Code on site and building design standards and housing types

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting with a work session on planning commission interviews, airport management, and scheduling. The regular session includes a consent agenda with several items: an intergovernmental agreement for 6th Street safety improvements, creation of a Workforce Housing Fund Advisory Board, fee resolutions for electric, charging stations, and water, and awards for underground cable purchase, Glenwood Meadows roadway reconstruction, and Red Mountain North Phase 1. The council will also discuss appointments, a museum funding request, and short-term rental cycles.

• Ordinance 2023-08: Creation of Workforce Housing Fund Advisory Board (second reading)
• Resolution 2023-15: Electric Fees
• Resolution 2023-16: Charging Station Fees
• Resolution 2023-19: Water Fees
• Award RFP 2023-20P: Glenwood Meadows Roadway Reconstruction

City Council approved a $60,000 funding package for the Historical Preservation Society for organizational assessments and matching grants. The council also appointed new members to the Planning and Zoning Commission and directed staff to research short-term rental fee increases.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Alternate Commissioners Davey and Simms to permanent positions and John Houghton as alternate for Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 for Historical Preservation Society for organizational assessment and matching grants (6-1)
• Denied motion to direct staff to research short-term rental cycles and enforcement (4-3)
• Approved direction for staff to propose a short-term rental fee increase before the next renewal season (unanimous)
• Approved moving downtown overlay to the June 1st meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved entering executive session regarding property acquisition adjacent to the Roaring Fork River (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will discuss expanding retail and medical marijuana sales hours and consider a budget amendment. The meeting also includes work sessions on council and tree policies.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-06 to expand marijuana sales hours to 10:00 p.m.
• Ordinance 2023-02 Budget Amendment #1
• Ordinance 2023-08 regarding the creation of a 2C Housing Commission
• Award for RFP 2023-02P Emergency Operations and Traffic Emergency Management Plan
• 27th Street Underpass Construction discussion

The Glenwood Springs City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2023-02, a budget amendment, and Ordinance 2023-08, creating the 2C Housing Commission. Council also approved the consent agenda, continued a work session times item, and made board and commission appointments.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2023-02 Budget Amendment #1 (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2023-08 Creation of 2C Housing Commission (unanimous)
• Continued Work Session Times item to next two meetings (unanimous)
• Appointed councilors to various boards and commissions

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with items including a briefing on the Comprehensive Plan Update 2023, training on land use and quasi-judicial hearings, and a housing update. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Comprehensive Plan Update 2023 briefing
• Land Use and Quasi-Judicial Hearings Training
• Housing Update
• Approval of January 24, 2023 minutes

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Comprehensive Plan Update 2023 Brief, a user's guide to the larger plan, in a unanimous 7-0 vote. The commission also received training on quasi-judicial proceedings and heard a housing update, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved Comprehensive Plan Update 2023 Brief (7-0)
• Approved January 24, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Seated alternate Commissioner April Davey to vacant seat

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: first reading of Ordinance 2023-06, a citizen-petitioned measure to extend retail and medical marijuana sales hours from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. by amending two municipal code sections. The meeting also includes roll call and adjournment.

• First reading of Ordinance 2023-06 to extend marijuana sales hours to 10:00 p.m.
• Citizen petition initiated under Municipal Charter Article V
• Amends Municipal Code Sections 050.080.080 and 050.090.090

The Glenwood Springs City Council approved Ordinance 2023-06 on first reading, extending retail and medical marijuana sales hours from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as initiated by a citizen petition. The motion passed 5-1, with Mayor Wussow voting no. The council also voted unanimously to place the ordinance on the agenda for the second meeting in August to review data on how it has worked for five months.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-06 extending marijuana sales hours to 10 p.m. (5-1)
• Scheduled review of ordinance for second meeting in August (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session on Senate Bill 2023-213, the North Landing schematic design with the DDA, and fire mitigation strategies. The regular session includes consent agenda items, proclamations, and actions on a workforce housing fund advisory board, a traffic study update, and a special election resolution.

• Senate Bill 2023-213 discussion
• North Landing Schematic Design joint DDA worksession
• Fire Mitigation Strategies discussion
• Resolution 2023-12 setting June 13, 2023 special election
• RFP awards: Community Center HVAC retrofit, Water Treatment Plant roof/door/window replacement, Citywide Crack Seal Project

The council approved Resolution 2023-12, setting a June 13, 2023 special election on amending the municipal charter to expand retail medical marijuana sales from 7PM to 10PM. The vote was 5-2, with Mayor Wussow and Councilor Kaup dissenting. The council also unanimously accepted recommendations to create a Workforce Housing Fund Advisory Board and directed staff to develop specific housing recommendations.

• Approved Resolution 2023-12 setting June 13, 2023 special election on expanding retail medical marijuana sales to 10PM (5-2)
• Accepted staff and committee recommendation to adopt Housing Commission and Glenwood Community Housing Coalition recommendations (unanimous)
• Directed staff and Planning and Zoning Commission to develop specific strategic housing recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda except River Commission appointment (unanimous)
• Appointed Paula Stepp to the River Commission
• Elected Councilor Wussow as Mayor (unanimous)
• Elected Councilor Dehm as Mayor Pro-Tem (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is meeting to consider an ordinance that would extend retail and medical marijuana sales hours from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., initiated by a citizen petition. The council will also discuss legislative support and Senate Bill 23-213 on housing needs planning. The agenda includes routine items like consent agenda approval and a proclamation for Parkinson's Awareness Month.

• Ordinance 2023-06: extend marijuana sales hours to 10 p.m. (first reading)
• Award Request for Qualification 2023-16Q: Three Phase Transformers to MVA Power
• Proclamation for Parkinson's Awareness Month
• Discussion on Senate Bill 23-213 on Housing Needs Planning
• Legislative support discussion

The Glenwood Springs City Council voted 5-2 to place a citizen-initiated ordinance on the ballot that would expand retail and medical marijuana sales hours from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The council also unanimously opposed Senate Bill 23-213 on Housing Needs Planning as currently written. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, and a proclamation for Parkinson's Awareness Month was presented.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Voted 5-2 to place Ordinance 2023-06 (marijuana sales hours expansion) on ballot
• Opposed and amended Senate Bill 23-213 on Housing Needs Planning (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting with a work session on water recommendations and museum funding, followed by actions on waste hauling code changes, Blake Street design, the 2023 Comprehensive Plan update, and a citizen-petitioned ordinance to extend marijuana sales hours. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as appointments and project awards.

• Ordinance 2023-06: extend retail and medical marijuana sales hours from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (first reading)
• Resolution 2023-09: adopt 2023 update to 2011 Comprehensive Plan
• Award Blake Avenue Design Project RFP 2022-36P to Kimley Horn
• Award Mount Sopris Drive Roadway, Parking, Drainage and Pedestrian Crossing RFP 2022-34P
• Resolution 2023-13: Opioid Settlement Approval

The Glenwood Springs City Council approved code changes for waste hauling (Ordinance 2023-05) by a 6-1 vote, with Councilor Hershey dissenting. The council also awarded the Blake Avenue design project to Kimley Horn, approved a $100,000 Mobility Reserve Grant from the Roaring Fork Transit Authority, and adopted the 2023 update to the 2011 Comprehensive Plan. Consideration of a citizen-petitioned ordinance to extend marijuana sales hours was continued to a later meeting.

• Approved waste hauling code changes (Ordinance 2023-05) (6-1)
• Awarded Blake Avenue Design Project RFP 2022-36P to Kimley Horn (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 Mobility Reserve Grant from Roaring Fork Transit Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-09, 2023 Comprehensive Plan update (unanimous)
• Continued consideration of Ordinance 2023-06 on marijuana sales hours extension (4-3)
• Approved limited agenda for April 6 meeting with marijuana question and police presence (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting with work sessions on the comprehensive plan and Planning and Zoning Commission interviews. During the regular session, they will discuss and possibly act on a yard waste diversion ordinance, a request for proposals for pay-as-you-throw solid waste collection, and a tree lighting project on Grand Avenue and 6th Street. They will also receive updates on digital accessibility and discuss a position on Glenwood Canyon fines and speed limits.

• Ordinance 2022-32: Yard Waste Diversion Regulation (continued)
• Pay as You Throw (PAYT) Solid Waste Collection RFP 2022-35P
• Tree Lighting on Grand Avenue and 6th Street
• Planning and Zoning Commission appointments
• Discussion of position on Glenwood Canyon fines and speed limits

The City Council approved entering negotiations with Mountain Waste and Recycling for a new Pay as You Throw solid waste collection program. Additionally, the Council appointed two new alternate members to the Planning and Zoning Commission and voted to cancel the April 6, 2023, meeting. Other items included directing staff to manage biennial tree lighting and continuing a yard waste regulation ordinance.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Gregory Cowen and Matthew Sims to Planning and Zoning (unanimous)
• Continued Ordinance 2022-32 to a future date (unanimous)
• Directed staff to manage biennial tree lighting (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiations for PAYT waste services (6-1)
• Cancelled April 6, 2023, meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session regarding legal and negotiation matters (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for February 28, 2023 is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 28, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: March 28, 2023

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting with a work session on North Landing programming, Pay-As-You-Throw RFP, and transportation demand management. In the regular session, the council will consider consent agenda items including appointments, ordinance amendments, and contract awards, and take action on the 2023 Comprehensive Plan update and South Bridge right-of-way.

• Ordinance 2023-04 amending Municipal Code Section 120.020.100 (second reading)
• Award RFP 2023-01P for city-wide asphalt projects
• Award RFP 2023-03P for South Canyon Landfill concrete crushing services
• Resolution 2023-09 adopting the 2023 update to the 2011 Comprehensive Plan
• Butler Rentals request for extension on development waivers

The Glenwood Springs City Council voted 5-1 to ask Planning and Zoning to consider and bring back a proposal allowing residents to rent out their primary residences for 60-90 days. The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, executed the 4th amendment to the Butler Property agreement, and continued the 2023 Comprehensive Plan update to the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Executed 4th amendment to Butler Property agreement (unanimous)
• Continued Resolution 2023-09, 2023 Comprehensive Plan update, to next meeting (unanimous)
• Asked Planning and Zoning to consider 60-90 day primary residence rentals (5-1)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs Urban Renewal Authority board is meeting to discuss its purpose, existing boundaries, and possible expansion. The agenda also includes staff transitions, next steps, and setting a recurring meeting schedule. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of existing URA boundary and expansion possibilities
• Review of the intent of the Urban Renewal Authority
• Discussion of recurring meeting schedule
• Staff transition introductions

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a second reading of an ordinance amending community housing standards and inclusionary zoning, and a vote on a downtown design standard overlay. The council will also consider fee adjustments for police and fire departments, and receive updates on the North Landing project, transportation planning, and the South Bridge right-of-way.

• Ordinance 2023-03: Downtown Design Standard Overlay
• Ordinance 2023-01: Code Amendment to Municipal Code Section 070.045 Community Housing Standards and Inclusionary Zoning (Second Reading)
• Ordinance 2023-04: Amending Section 120.020.100 of the Municipal Code
• Resolution 2023-06: Police Department Fee Adjustment
• Resolution 2023-08: Fire Department Fees

The City Council approved a code amendment regarding community housing standards and inclusionary zoning. Council also authorized a temporary parking garage lease to the Hotel Colorado and adopted a municipal code amendment.

• Approved closure of 8th and Cooper public parking garage to public (Feb 23-Mar 6) for Hotel Colorado use at $5000 per day (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-01: Code Amendment to Municipal Code Section 070.045 Community Housing Standards and Guidelines (4-3)
• Continued South Bridge Update to February 16th meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-04: Amending Section 120.020.100 of the Municipal Code with map correction (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will meet in person and via Zoom to discuss the 2023 update to the 2011 Comprehensive Plan. No specific decisions or ordinances are listed on this agenda beyond the plan update discussion.

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting. The work session covers the structure for a City Attorney review, the Climate Action Plan, and Council Compensation. The regular session includes a consent agenda with resolutions on an election agreement, landscaping plant list, housing grant, police fees, engineering fees, and contract awards, plus appointments and updates.

• Resolution 2023-03: Intergovernmental Agreement with Garfield County for April 4, 2023 election
• Resolution 2023-04: Adopt Glenwood Springs Landscaping Plant List
• Resolution 2023-05: Department of Local Affairs Housing Incentives Grant
• Resolution 2023-06: Police Department Fees
• Resolution 2023-07: Engineering Fee Increase for Grading Permits, Right of Way Permits and Inspections

The Glenwood Springs City Council approved the consent agenda (minus item D), appointed members to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Tourism Management Board, approved the mayor's signature on the Garfield County Traffic Incident Management Plan, and approved funding for Roaring Fork School District mental health counseling. Several items were postponed, including a Black Hills Energy update, a Butler Rentals waiver extension, and Ordinance 2023-03 on downtown design standards.

• Approved Consent Agenda minus item D (unanimous)
• Appointed Carolyn Cipperly and Mitchell Weimer to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Justin Bishop and Susan Emery to Tourism Management Board (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor Godes' signature on Garfield County Traffic Incident Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved funds for Roaring Fork School District Mental Health Counseling (unanimous)
• Continued Ordinance 2023-03 Downtown Design Standard Overlay to Feb 2, 2023 (unanimous)
• Moved Black Hills Energy update to a future agenda (unanimous)
• Moved Butler Rentals waiver extension request to Feb 16 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will meet in a special session to discuss the City Manager search in a closed executive session. No public votes or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting with a work session on the Comprehensive Plan, followed by action items including a second reading of a landscaping code amendment, an update on the 27th Street underpass funding, and a first reading of an inclusionary zoning ordinance. The consent agenda includes contracts for Ride Glenwood Springs and paratransit services, a senior programs MOU, and a support letter for Thompson Divide. The meeting also includes an executive session on employee policies.

• Ordinance 2022-31: landscaping, screening, and fencing code amendments (second reading)
• Ordinance 2023-01: community housing standards and inclusionary zoning (first reading)
• 27th Street Underpass funding update
• Ride Glenwood Springs 2023 contract and paratransit contract
• Seven Party MOU for Senior Programs

The council approved Ordinance 2023-01, amending community housing standards to increase inclusionary zoning from 10% to 20% for rental units and lower the applicability threshold from 10 to 5 units. A prior motion to keep the for-sale limit at 10% and set rentals at 20% failed. The council also approved the 27th Street Underpass funding and Ordinance 2022-31 on landscaping standards.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-01 with 20% inclusionary zoning and 5-unit threshold (4-3)
• Rejected motion to keep 10% for-sale and 20% rental with condominium exception (5-2)
• Approved 27th Street Underpass funding (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-31 landscaping code amendments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on personnel matters (unanimous)