Glenwood Springs public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including an ordinance to amend the no camping zone, a resolution to establish a development review fee schedule, and ordinances to appropriate funds for fiscal year 2025 and amend the fourth quarter budget. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom, with public comments accepted.

• Ordinance 2024-29: Amending no camping zone
• Resolution 2024-40: Establishing a development review fee schedule
• Ordinance 2024-28: Appropriating funds for FY 2025
• Ordinance 2024-30: Fourth Quarter Budget Amendment

General

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two new items: a preliminary plat for a residential development at 619 Overlin Drive (Planning File 34-24) and a related minor site and architectural plan (Planning File 36-24), as well as a 1041 review and location & extent review for RFTA (Planning File #21-24). The meeting will also include routine items such as roll call, minutes approval, and public comments.

• Preliminary Plat 619 Overlin Drive (Planning File 34-24)
• Residential Minor Site and Architectural Plan (Planning File 36-24)
• RFTA 1041 Review and Location & Extent Review (Planning File #21-24)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 5, 2024, with several action items including second readings of ordinances to fix mill levies for the city and a general improvement district, an animal impound policy, and a resolution supporting a grant for Blake Avenue Phase 2. The council will also discuss and potentially act on water and sewer rate changes, adopt a strategic communications plan, and hear updates on the South Bridge project and Uinta Railroad. A proclamation honoring Judge Maurer and the swearing-in of Matthew Simms to the At-Large Council seat are also scheduled.

• Ordinance 2024-27: Fixing and certifying mill levy for General Improvement District (second reading)
• Ordinance 2024-26: Fixing and certifying mill levy for the City (second reading)
• Ordinance 2024-22: Animal Impound Policy (second reading)
• Resolution 2024-39: Support DOLA grant for Blake Avenue Phase 2
• Resolution 2024-37: Water and sewer rate changes

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting, discussing and potentially acting on several items including water rates, a destination management plan, and firearms range safety. In the regular session, the council will consider ordinances on yard waste disposal, animal impound policy, and mill levies, as well as resolutions on landfill fees and PAYT program pricing.

• Ordinance 2024-24: Prohibit disposal of yard waste in community landfill (second reading)
• Resolution 2024-34: Landfill fee schedule
• Resolution 2024-35: PAYT program pricing
• Ordinance 2024-26: Fixing and certifying mill levy for the City
• Ordinance 2024-27: Fixing and certifying mill levy for General Improvement District

The Glenwood Springs City Council approved the Pay As You Throw (PAYT) program pricing schedule, the Employer-Based Rental Assistance Program pilot, and several ordinances including the animal impound policy and mill levies. They also appointed Connie Geiman to the Planning and Zoning Commission and adopted the Tourism Destination Management Plan. All votes were recorded with specific tallies, with Councilor Godes voting against several items.

• Approved PAYT program pricing schedule (5-1)
• Approved Employer-Based Rental Assistance Program pilot with 6- and 12-month reports (5-1)
• Appointed Connie Geiman to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-22 Animal Impound Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-26 Fixing and Certifying Mill Levy for City (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-27 Fixing and Certifying Mill Levy for General Improvement District (unanimous)
• Adopted Tourism Destination Management Plan (5-1)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session on school-based mental health, housing, and trash collection, followed by a regular session. Key actions include adopting the 2025 budget, appointing a new councilor, setting water and sewer rates, and considering a yard waste ban. The agenda also includes several ordinances and resolutions on consent.

• Adoption of the 2025 Budget
• Water and Sewer Rate Proposed Changes for 2025
• Ordinance 2024-24: Prohibit Disposal of Yard Waste in the Community Landfill
• Appointing an At-Large City Councilor to an Open Seat
• Ordinance 2024-23: Local Landmark Designation for 1109 Pitkin Avenue

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is holding a special meeting to interview seven applicants for the vacant At Large City Councilor position. After the interviews, the council will discuss and take action on appointing the new councilor. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items.

• Interviews with applicants Melissa Stevens, Nathan Klingenstein, Ray Schmahl, Matthew Simms, Connie Geiman, Amy Connerton, and James Franks
• Action on appointment of new At Large City Councilor

City Council

The Glenwood Springs Urban Renewal Authority is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the Ricker Cunningham proposal, including an updated urban renewal plan with expanded project areas and a conditions survey. They will also receive updates on property tax increment financing and condemnation powers. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and is subject to change.

• Discussion of Ricker Cunningham proposal with updated urban renewal plan
• Conditions survey for expanded project areas
• Property Tax Increment Financing update
• Condemnation Powers update
• Approval of July 17, 2024 minutes

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on infrastructure project updates and a historic preservation overview. The meeting also includes standard procedural items like roll call and public comments.

• Infrastructure Project Updates - discussion and/or action
• Historic Preservation Overview

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 17, 2024, featuring discussions on the 2025 budget, the South Bridge project tax exclusion, and updates on housing development. The meeting includes a consent agenda with items such as a second amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with the Glenwood Springs Rural Fire Protection District and a request for qualification for underground primary cable.

• Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement with the Glenwood Springs Rural Fire Protection District
• Award Request for Qualification 2024-22Q Underground Primary Cable
• 2025 Budget Hearing
• Ordinance 25 Series of 2024 clarifying South Bridge Project tax exclusion
• Ordinance 2024-20 Third Quarter Budget Amendment

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 3, 2024, at 6:15 p.m. at 101 W. 8th Street. The meeting includes a work session starting at 3:00 p.m. and a regular session with discussions on safety, budget, and local projects. Key decisions include a second reading of an ordinance requiring recycling services for commercial and multifamily buildings, and a vote on the 2025 Chamber tourism promotion contract.

• Award RFP 2024-20P for Pool Filter Replacements
• Award RFP 2024-21P for Streets Department Shop Building
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-18 requiring recycling services for commercial and multifamily buildings
• Planning File 26-24 for Right of Way Encroachment License at 308 7th Street (Juicy Lucy Awning)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-19 amending taxing measure implementation

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and receive updates on the Strategic Housing Plan and Housing Goal, the Energy Climate Action Plan 2024, and a Design Standards Discussion. The agenda also includes approval of the August 27, 2024 draft minutes and public comment. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion and update.

• Strategic Housing Plan and Housing Goal Update
• Energy Climate Action Plan 2024 Update
• Design Standards Discussion
• Receipt of August 27, 2024 Draft Meeting Minutes

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission met on September 24, 2024, and received informational presentations on the 2023 Strategic Housing Plan Update, the Energy & Climate Action Plan, and residential design standards. No formal decisions were made; the only action was unanimous approval of the August 27, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved August 27, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold work sessions regarding the budget, vacant council seats, and strategic communications. The regular session includes discussions on infrastructure updates and potential new ordinances for commercial recycling and tax implementation.

• Ordinance 2024-18: Requiring commercial and multifamily buildings to use appropriate recycling services
• Ordinance 2024-19: Amending municipal code for a proposed taxing measure
• Workforce Housing Fund Advisory Board recommendation for funding
• Intergovernmental Agreement with RFTA regarding 27th Street Underpass
• Updates on 27th Street Underpass, Mind Springs, and South Bridge

The Glenwood Springs City Council denied the Workforce Housing Fund Advisory Board's funding recommendation unanimously. They also approved an ordinance requiring commercial and multifamily buildings to use recycling services, and passed a resolution supporting a local ballot measure 6-1. Ordinance 2024-19, implementing a proposed taxing measure, was approved 6-1.

• Denied WHFAB funding recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-18 requiring recycling service for commercial/multifamily buildings (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-31 supporting local ballot measure (6-1, Godes no)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-19 implementing proposed taxing measure (6-1, Kaup no)
• Added ad hoc youth member to transportation commission (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting to discuss the annual budget, recent Supreme Court decisions on public camping, a commercial recycling and trash audit, and property values. In the regular session, they will consider consent agenda items including a change order for Blake Avenue Phase One, an ordinance on bear code penalties, and a resolution supporting a grant for the Whitewater Park Crossing, plus actions on charter amendment ballot language and traffic speed and counts.

• Blake Avenue Phase One change order
• Ordinance 2024-17: penalty change for bear code offenses, second reading
• Resolution 2024-29: supporting federal mineral lease district grant for Whitewater Park Crossing
• Resolution 2024-28: setting changes to Municipal Charter Article II Section 2.3 ballot language
• Discussion on public camping in light of recent Supreme Court decisions

The council unanimously approved creating an ad hoc committee to review the city charter and propose changes, with 3-6 public members selected by the city manager. A separate motion to advance a resolution moving municipal elections from April to November died for lack of a second. The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda and signed letters of support for the Colorado River District and Shoshone B2E.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously
• Motion to advance Resolution 2024-28 (moving elections to November) died without a second
• Created ad hoc charter review committee with 3-6 public members (unanimous)
• Unanimously supported letters for Colorado River District and Shoshone B2E

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to review a design variance request for an awning at 308 7th Street (Juicy Lucy) and to receive training. The agenda also includes approval of the June 25, 2024 meeting minutes and public comment. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Design variance for Juicy Lucy awning at 308 7th Street (Planning File 17-24)
• Planning and Zoning Commission training session
• Approval of June 25, 2024 meeting minutes

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission approved a design variance for an awning at 308 7th Street (Juicy Lucy restaurant), allowing it to extend more than 5 feet from the building and use non-canvas material, with conditions including retraction by 10 PM or close of business and no signage. The commission also approved the June 25 special meeting minutes and received training on its legal authority.

• Approved Action Item 1: awning extension variance at 308 7th Street (6-1)
• Approved Action Item 2: non-canvas awning material variance (6-1)
• Added conditions: awning retracted by 10 PM or close of business, no signage on awning, repair/removal if non-compliant within 30 days
• Approved June 25 special meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will discuss and potentially act on several items, including setting ballot language for an infrastructure fund, considering charter amendments, and adopting the Energy and Climate Action Plan. The agenda includes a work session on the infrastructure fund ballot language and potential charter changes, followed by a regular session with resolutions and ordinances. The meeting is a mix of discussions and formal actions, with no single dominant item.

• Resolution 2024-25: Setting Infrastructure Fund Ballot Language
• Ordinance 2024-16: Annual Budget Amendment for Second Quarter Supplemental Appropriations
• Ordinance 2024-17: Penalty Change for Bear Code Offenses
• Resolution 2024-26: Adoption of the Energy and Climate Action Plan 2024
• Municipal Charter changes: Election Date, Elective Officers, Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem

The Glenwood Springs City Council approved Resolution 2024-25, setting the infrastructure fund ballot language with revisions to include a $5 million TABOR amount and a 25% allocation to underground utilities in repaired streets, passing 6-1. They also unanimously adopted the Energy and Climate Action Plan 2024, approved the second quarter budget amendment, and changed penalties for bear code offenses. Additionally, they voted to focus on the election date charter change and requested a timeline for a charter review committee.

• Approved Resolution 2024-25: Infrastructure Fund ballot language with $5M TABOR and 25% for underground utilities (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-26: Energy and Climate Action Plan 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-16: Second Quarter Supplemental Appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-17: Penalty change for bear code offenses (unanimous)
• Approved motion to only consider election date charter change and request timeline for charter review committee (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Lift Up (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for $20M charging and fueling infrastructure grant (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 1, 2024, covering a work session, public discussions, and a regular session with ordinance readings and potential actions. Key topics include mobile home park preservation, parking enforcement, broadband updates, and code amendments related to animal keeping and plumber licensing.

• Ordinance 2024-13: Second reading of Title 070 Code Amendments
• Ordinance 2024-14: Second reading of Title 050 Municipal Code Amendment for Plumbers License
• Ordinance 2024-15: Discussion and/or action on Title 100 Code Amendment for animal keeping
• Resolution 2024-24: Supporting DOLA Grant Application for Down Payment Assistance Program
• Jacobs 10th Amendment: South Bridge Design Contract

The City Council unanimously approved a motion directing staff to assist residents in the Grand Avenue corridor (from 9th to 13th Street, including Pitkin and Colorado Avenues) in forming a community action group to develop parking solutions over the next three months, with Council to consider implementing them as a pilot. The Council also unanimously approved a motion to bring a Transportation Demand Management plan to a vote by the first meeting in February, and approved Ordinance 2024-15 amending Title 100 regarding keeping certain animals.

• Approved motion for resident parking study and community action group for Grand Ave. area (unanimous)
• Approved motion to bring Transportation Demand Management plan to Council vote by first meeting in February (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-15 Code Amendment to Title 100, Keeping of Certain Animals (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved motion to submit letter of support for Colorado Association of Ski Towns 2024 Legislative Position Statement on Housing (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with only one substantive item: an executive (closed) session regarding Habitat for Humanity Lofts Phase III. The session covers property acquisition, legal advice, and negotiation strategy. No public decisions are scheduled; the meeting is otherwise limited to roll call and adjournment.

• Executive session on Habitat for Humanity Lofts Phase III
• Closed session topics: property purchase/lease/sale, legal advice, negotiation strategy

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss the Habitat Lofts Phase 3 project, proposed 2025 water and sewer rate changes, and other items including zoning amendments, housing grants, and a property agreement amendment. The meeting includes an executive session related to the Habitat Lofts project.

• Habitat Lofts Phase 3 Project Discussion (executive session and work session)
• Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Changes for 2025
• Ordinance 2024-12: Amending Ground Snow Loads regulations (second reading)
• Request for Fifth Amendment to Agreement for Butler Rents property interests
• Planning File 09-24: Major Site and Architectural Plan for Lot 10C Glenwood Meadows

The council unanimously approved committing an additional $2 million to the Habitat Lofts Phase 3 project, with $500,000 as a grant from the Workforce Housing Fund tied to three priorities for Glenwood Springs workforce housing and $1.5 million as a loan from funding sources to be determined. This brings the total commitment to $1.5 million in grants and $1.5 million in loans, resulting in 15 units. The council also approved several other items, including a fee waiver and funding request for Glenwood Gardens, a site plan for Glenwood Meadows, and two municipal code amendments.

• Approved additional $2M for Habitat Lofts Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Fifth Amendment to Butler Rents agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Planning File 09-24 Major Site and Architectural Plan Lot 10C Glenwood Meadows (unanimous)
• Approved $785,000 from 2C Fund for 2025 and $785,000 for 2026 for Glenwood Gardens, no fee waiver (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-13 Title 070 Code Amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-14 Title 050 Plumbers License amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs Urban Renewal Authority will meet to review April 2024 meeting minutes, receive an update on the Mall Property, and discuss Property Tax Increment Financing options and condemnation powers. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of April 8, 2024 Urban Renewal Authority Minutes
• Update on Mall Property
• Property Tax Increment Financing Options discussion
• Condemnation Powers discussion

The Urban Renewal Authority discussed options for financing redevelopment of the Glenwood Springs Mall, including adding property tax increment financing (TIF) and using condemnation powers. No formal decisions were made; the items were informational and will require further steps. The authority approved the minutes from the April 8, 2024 meeting.

• Approved April 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed adding TIF to URA plan, requiring substantial amendment and public process
• Discussed potential condemnation powers for mall redevelopment, pending condition survey

General

The Glenwood Springs City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on two intergovernmental agreements with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). One concerns the South Bridge project, and the other involves the devolution of the US-6 and Interstate 70 frontage road. The agenda is otherwise limited to roll call and adjournment.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with CDOT regarding South Bridge
• Intergovernmental Agreement with CDOT regarding US-6 and Interstate 70 Frontage Road Devolution

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss a major site and architectural plan for Lot 10C in Glenwood Meadows. The meeting also includes a review of proposed Title 070 code amendments.

• Planning File 09-24: Major Site and Architectural Plan and Variances for Lot 10C Glenwood Meadows
• Planning File 10-24: Title 070 Code Amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a major site and architectural plan for a hotel at Lot 10C Glenwood Meadows, including a variance to exceed the 45-foot height limit by 9 feet and a variance for exterior lighting. The height variance and site plan were approved unanimously (7-0), while the lighting variance passed 5-2 with conditions requiring compliance with Lighting District 1 illumination standards. The commission also approved two sets of code amendments to Title 070, including changes required by the April 2024 Charter Amendment and housekeeping clarifications, both unanimously (7-0).

• Recommended approval of Major Site and Architectural Plan for Lot 10C Glenwood Meadows (7-0)
• Approved variance to allow 54-ft building height, exceeding 45-ft limit by 9 ft (7-0)
• Approved exterior lighting variance with conditions to meet Lighting District 1 illumination standards (5-2)
• Approved Title 070 code amendments for Charter Amendment compliance (7-0)
• Approved housekeeping and clarification code amendments to Title 070 (7-0)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and act on several items, including an update on the Energy Climate Action Plan, a recommendation from the Workforce Housing Fund Advisory Board, and a resolution to find a property at 1573 County Road 154 eligible for annexation. The council will also consider contracts for the 6th Street and North Landing projects, an ordinance amending ground snow loads, and a request for a fifth amendment to an agreement with Butler Rents. An executive session is scheduled regarding a West Glenwood Fire Station site.

• Resolution 2024-23: Finding property at 1573 County Road 154 eligible for annexation
• Workforce Housing Fund Advisory Board recommendation (discussion and action)
• 6th Street and North Landing projects and contracts
• Ordinance 2024-12: Amending ground snow loads (Title 060 §1608.2)
• Request for Fifth Amendment to Agreement for Immediate Possession and Conveyance of Property Interests (Butler Rents)

The council approved a $1 million grant for an 88-unit workforce housing project, with conditions including a public annual audit on demographics. It also approved construction contracts for 6th Street and North Landing projects, and passed resolutions on annexation and snow loads. Items 21 and 22 were removed from the agenda, and Item 17 was continued.

• Approved $1M grant for 88-unit workforce housing project with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 6th Street construction contract to Gould Construction for $7,197,496.30, with change order reducing to $5,525,878.80 (unanimous)
• Approved North Landing construction contract to Gould Construction for $1,541,124.70 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-23 for annexation eligibility of 1573 County Road 154 (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-12 amending ground snow loads (unanimous)
• Removed Items 21 and 22 from agenda (unanimous)
• Continued Item 17 (Butler Rents agreement) to next meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and potentially award several construction and planning contracts, including the 6th Street Revitalization and North Landing, Downtown Alleyways Blocks 44 and 45, and the Vogelaar Climate Smart Workforce Housing Plan. They will also receive updates on transit, the 27th Street Underpass, summer construction projects, and South Bridge, and consider a grant funding recommendation from the Financial Advisory Board.

• Award RFP 2024-14P 6th Street Revitalization and North Landing
• Award RFP 2024-05P Downtown Alleyways Block 44 and 45
• Award RFP 2024-10P Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
• Award RFP 2024-12P Sewer Lining Project
• Resolution 2024-16; Rural Jump-Start Program

The Glenwood Springs City Council approved two construction contracts with Gould Construction: one for downtown alleyways (Block 44 and 45) not to exceed $2,163,870, and another for 6th Street Revitalization and North Landing not to exceed $7,211,113. Both motions passed unanimously. The council also removed the Vogelaar Climate Smart Workforce Housing Plan RFP from the agenda and approved the consent agenda and Financial Advisory Board grant recommendations.

• Approved RFP 2024-05P Downtown Alleyways Block 44 and 45 to Gould Construction, not to exceed $2,163,870 (unanimous)
• Approved RFP 2024-14P 6th Street Revitalization and North Landing to Gould Construction, not to exceed $7,211,113 (unanimous)
• Removed Item 20 (Vogelaar Climate Smart Workforce Housing Plan RFP) from agenda (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Advisory Board grant funding recommendations (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold work sessions on Pay As You Throw updates, zoning reform, and the Shoshone water transaction, followed by a regular session with consent agenda items including several contract awards and ordinances. Key actions include second readings of ordinances on a temporary development moratorium, short-term rental regulations, and solid waste collection changes, plus a resolution on a Rural Jump-Start program and an annexation petition hearing.

• RFP awards: Three Mile Creek Confluence Project, Vogelaar Climate Smart Workforce Housing Plan, Riverview Storm Sewer Pipe, West Basin Debris Mitigation
• Ordinance 2024-08: temporary moratorium on development applications for residential/mixed-use projects over 4 units (second reading)
• Ordinance 2024-09: amending accessory tourist and short-term rental regulations (second reading)
• Ordinance 2024-10: amending solid waste collection for animal and wildlife protection (second reading)
• Resolution 2024-22: annexation petition for property, public hearing set for June 20, 2024

The Glenwood Springs City Council approved a $2 million contribution toward the purchase of water rights at the Shoshone Power Plant. Ordinance 2024-11 on allowed uses and lot standards was continued for more community engagement. The council also approved an $895,000 appropriation for the Three Mile Creek Confluence Project and denied a sponsorship with Hotel Colorado.

• Approved $2M contribution for Shoshone water rights purchase (unanimous)
• Continued Ordinance 2024-11 on allowed uses and lot standards (4-2)
• Approved $895,000 for Three Mile Creek Confluence Project (unanimous)
• Denied Hotel Colorado sponsorship (4-2)
• Voted not to renew membership in Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with items B and C moved (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-22 for annexation petition (unanimous)
• Moved to add Historical Society to June agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council unanimously approved a temporary moratorium on accepting and processing development applications for residential or mixed-use projects with more than four units. They also passed ordinances regulating short-term rentals and amending solid waste collection rules for animal and wildlife protection. The council moved the wildfire preparedness proclamation to the May 16 meeting and approved filing responsive pleadings in the Mitchell Cooper matter.

• Approved temporary moratorium on development applications for projects over 4 residential units (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-09 amending short-term rental regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-10 amending solid waste collection for animal and wildlife protection (unanimous)
• Approved filing responsive pleadings in Mitchell Cooper matter (unanimous)
• Moved wildfire preparedness proclamation to May 16 meeting
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs Urban Renewal Authority will discuss and potentially act on its 2024 budget, as well as respond to City Council motions regarding condemnation powers, project boundary expansion, and property tax financing. They will also receive an update on a condition survey and community outreach efforts.

• Resolution 2024-01: Budget Approval
• Discussion of City Council motions from January 18, 2024, including appropriating $25,000 for a condemnation study
• Consideration of expanding current project boundaries or adding new project areas
• Amendment of governing documents to include property tax financing
• Update on condition survey and community outreach

The Urban Renewal Authority approved its budget, including $25,000 for a condemnation study, and discussed expanding project boundaries and amending governing documents for property tax financing. No final decisions were made on those items, with updates expected at the next meeting. The minutes from the previous meeting were also approved.

• Approved April 8, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-01 budget, including $25,000 for condemnation study (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two new items: a code text amendment regarding short-term rental and accessory tourist rental permits, and a request for variances to dimensional setbacks. The meeting will also include approval of the February 27, 2024 minutes and public comments.

• Planning File 06-24: Code text amendment for Short Term Rental and Accessory Tourist Rental Permits
• Planning File 74-23: Variances to Dimensional Setbacks
• Approval of February 27, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss several key items, including an airport lease update, the 2024 Energy Climate Action Plan, zoning reform, and funding levels for the Shoshone application. The regular session includes consent agenda items, ordinances on graffiti and traffic code enforcement, and a contract award for communications services.

• Airport Lease Update (information/discussion)
• Energy Climate Action Plan (ECAP) 2024 Update (information/discussion)
• Zoning Reform (information/discussion)
• Funding Levels for the Shoshone Application (information/discussion)
• Ordinance 2024-04: Declare Graffiti a Nuisance (discussion/action)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is holding a special work session to interview four firms for RFP 2024-01P, which covers strategic communications and engagement services. The agenda is limited to these interviews and contains no other substantive items.

• Interviews with HDR Engineering Inc., Slate Communications, LLC, Public Alignment Communication, LLC, and Philosophy Communication, Inc.
• RFP 2024-01P for strategic communications and engagement services

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Tourism Promotion Board, an airport lease update, and the Lookout Mountain Solar Array. The regular session includes updates on a detox center, community volunteer projects, and a bridge construction project, along with several appointments and contract awards.

• Council Work Session on Tourism Promotion Board
• Airport Lease Update
• Lookout Mountain Solar Array discussion
• Award Bid 2024-02Q Three Phase Transformers ($ amount not specified)
• Award Bid 2024-06Q Underground Primary Cable ($ amount not specified)

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review a signage variance request from Glenwood Hot Springs at 401 N River Avenue. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, electing officers, and receiving public comments.

• Planning File 02-24: Glenwood Hot Springs Signage Variance at 401 N River Avenue
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of January 23, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on February 15, 2024. Key topics include a potential property purchase for a fire station, updates on the community center ice rink, and changes to Title 070 regarding housing and zoning. The regular session includes consent agenda items, a South Bridge update, and adoption of the South Canyon Management Plan.

• Potential purchase of property in West Glenwood for a fire station
• Second sheet of ice at Community Center update
• Changes to Title 070: allowed uses, minimum lot standards, density bonus, ADUs, housing guidelines
• Resolution 2024-10: Adoption of South Canyon Management Plan
• Letter of support for Senate Bill 100

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session on transportation, river corridor planning, tourism, utility billing, and short-term rentals, followed by a regular session with consent agenda items and several resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include a sole-source purchase for a new fire truck, a storm water fee resolution, ambulance transport rates, and a budget amendment.

• Resolution 2024-06: Storm Water Fee
• Oasis Creek Pump Station Number 2 Replacement Bid Award
• Resolution 2024-08: Ambulance Transport Rates
• Resolution 2024-07: Sole Source Purchase for a New Fire Truck
• Ordinance 2024-03: Amending the 2024 Budget Appropriation

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two new items: a special use permit for 818 Colorado Avenue and a variance for a front setback. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments.

• Special Use Permit (Planning File #69-23) for 818 Colorado Avenue
• Variance for Front Setback (Planning File #06-23)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs Urban Renewal Authority is meeting to discuss potential amendments to its governing documents, including adding condemnation powers and property tax increment financing, as well as possibly expanding project boundaries. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Consider amending URA governing documents to include condemnation powers
• Consider expanding current project boundaries or adding new project areas
• Consider amending governing documents to include property tax Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss the Tourism Fund, Planning and Zoning Commission interviews, employee goals, and the Urban Renewal Authority. In the regular session, they will consider appointments, an update on the 27th Street Underpass, athletic fields, a site plan review for 'The Benedict', a grant application for a housing manager, and a resolution to set a special election.

• Ordinance 2024-01: Storm Water Fee In Lieu, second reading
• Ordinance 2024-02: Boards and Commissions Term Limits, second reading
• Planning File #63-23, 'The Benedict' Major Site/Architectural Plan Review
• Resolution 2024-04: Support for DOLA grant for housing manager
• Resolution 2024-05: Setting a special election

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss infrastructure projects, stormwater fee changes, and housing standards. The session includes a work session on the Street and Infrastructure Fund, South Bridge Update, and a planning grant, followed by a regular session with votes on ordinances and resolutions.

• Tourism Promotion Contract with the Chamber Resort Association
• Ordinance 2024-01: Storm Water Fee In Lieu
• Ordinance 2024-02: Boards and Commissions Term Limits
• Resolution 2024-03: Storm Water Fees
• Planning File #45-23: Xcel Energy Mitchel Creek Line Rebuild permit application