Glenwood Springs public meetings in 2023

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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