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Parachute public meetings in 2022

22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Oct 26, 2022

Town Council

Parachute Council to approve detox center agreement and 2023 budget kickoff

The Town Council will approve a resolution for the SSWM Detox Center Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) and begin discussions on the draft 2023 budget. The consent agenda includes renewing the beer and wine liquor license for the Grand Vista Hotel Parachute. Presentations are scheduled from Journey Home Animal Shelter and the Middle Colorado Watershed Council.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda including detox center funding

The Parachute Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, expenditures, a liquor license renewal, and Resolution 2022-28 to partner and help fund a withdrawal management center in Garfield County. Presentations were given by Journey Home Animal Shelter and the Middle Colorado Watershed Council, but no action was taken on them. The 2023 budget kickoff was discussed with no action. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

Wed Oct 26, 2022

Town Council

Parachute Council considers two emergency ordinances for Nov 8 charter amendments

The Town Council held a special meeting to consider two emergency ordinances. These ordinances refer ballot questions to voters on November 8, 2022, to amend the Town Home Rule Charter. The proposed changes address terms for persons filling vacancies and the structure of appointed positions.

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✓ Decided: Council sends two charter amendment questions to November ballot

The Town Council approved two emergency ordinances referring charter amendment questions to the November 8, 2022 coordinated election. One question asks voters to amend Section 2-6(F) regarding terms for persons filling vacancies, and the other asks to amend Sections 3-2, 3-3, and 3-4 and delete Section 3-6 regarding appointed positions. Both ordinances were approved by a 5-0 vote.

Wed Oct 26, 2022

Town Council

Council votes on mixed-use building permit at 252 Green Street

The Town Council of Parachute meets to consider a special use permit for a multi-family and commercial mixed-use building at 252 Green Street. The body also reviews resolutions for a police vehicle grant, a fueling station grant, and an updated purchasing policy. Routine items include license renewals for Bud's, Ltd and Grand River Hotel, Inc.

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✓ Decided: Council approves special use permit for mixed-use building at 252 Green Street

The Town Council approved Resolution No. 2022-26, granting a special use permit with conditions for a multi-family and commercial mixed-use building (The Gateway) at 252 Green Street. The vote was 3-0, with Council Member Williams recused due to a conflict of interest. The council also approved several other resolutions, including participation in the November 8, 2022 coordinated election and grant applications for a police vehicle and a fueling station.

Wed Oct 26, 2022

Town Council

Parachute council reviews supplemental budget and 135 1st St lease

The Town Council of Parachute met to approve routine items including marijuana license renewals and review a supplemental budget request. The council discussed a commercial lease for a coworking space at 135 1st Street and received presentations on the 2021 audit and parks planning. A quarterly financial report was also presented to the council.

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✓ Decided: Council approves supplemental budget, audit, and trails plan

The Town Council approved the 2021 audit and financial statements, a supplemental budget request (Resolution No. 2022-22), and a contract for the 2022 Master Trails Plan. All motions passed unanimously with 5-0 votes. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included routine items and license renewals for three marijuana businesses.

Wed Oct 26, 2022

Town Council

Council to adopt comprehensive master plan and review four cannabis license changes

The Town Council of Parachute is scheduled to consider adopting the town's comprehensive master plan and its 2022 goal setting statement. The agenda includes public hearings on four applications related to cannabis businesses, including changes of beneficial owners and locations for cultivation facilities. Additionally, the council will review a request from Garfield County for an Intergovernmental Agreement to fund a detox center.

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✓ Decided: Parachute Council adopts comprehensive master plan and 2022 goals

The Town Council approved a comprehensive master plan and its 2022 goal-setting statement, both by 5-0 votes. It also approved two changes of beneficial ownership for local marijuana businesses and two changes of location for cultivation facilities, all unanimously. The consent agenda, including meeting minutes and expenditures, was approved 4-0.

Wed May 18, 2022

Planning Commission

Planning Commission considers amending Title 15 of the Municipal Code

The Town of Parachute Planning Commission met to consider Resolution No. 2021-07-PC. The resolution recommends that Town Council approve amendments to Title 15 of the Municipal Code to address miscellaneous updates. The applicant is the Town of Parachute, with Stuart McArthur, Town Manager, listed as staff.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends Title 15 code amendments to Town Council

The Planning Commission held a public meeting and unanimously recommended that Town Council approve miscellaneous updates to Title 15 of the Municipal Code. No public comments were made. The recommendation was passed 5-0.

Wed May 18, 2022

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meets to approve January 13, 2022 minutes

The Town of Parachute Planning Commission held a regular meeting on March 10, 2022, at 6:30 PM. The agenda consisted entirely of procedural items, including the call to order, approval of the agenda, and consideration of minutes from the January 13, 2022 meeting. No specific projects, rezonings, or ordinances were listed for decision or discussion.

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✓ Decided: Parachute Planning Commission meeting was procedural only

The Parachute Planning Commission meeting on March 10, 2022, was procedural only. The agenda included call to order, pledge of allegiance, agenda approval, consideration of minutes from January 13, 2022, public comments, and adjournment. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Wed May 18, 2022

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to recommend code updates to Town Council

The Parachute Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution No. 2021-08-PC, which recommends that the Town Council approve miscellaneous updates to Title 15 of the municipal code. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a previous meeting and public comment. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the code amendment recommendation.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends Title 15 code amendments to Town Council

The Planning Commission held a special meeting on December 2, 2021, to consider Resolution No. 2021-08-PC, which recommends that Town Council approve miscellaneous updates to Title 15 of the Municipal Code. The minutes do not record a vote or final action; the item was listed as a public meeting for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

Wed May 18, 2022

Town Council

Parachute Town Council special meeting scheduled for Dec 2, 2021, was canceled.

The Town of Parachute scheduled a special meeting for December 2, 2021, to consider a retail marijuana license renewal and amendments to land use regulations. The agenda explicitly states that the meeting was canceled. Consequently, no decisions were made on the proposed items.

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✓ Decided: Council meet-and-greet for town manager finalists; no decisions made

The notice announces a meet-and-greet for the two town manager finalists, with no formal actions or decisions scheduled. The minutes contain no substantive decisions or votes.

Wed May 18, 2022

Town Council

Parachute Council holds closed study session on future town planning

The Town of Parachute Council met for a study session to discuss future planning for the town. No public comment was taken during this session; residents were directed to speak at regularly scheduled meetings. The agenda contains no specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances, only a general topic of discussion.

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✓ Decided: Council holds study session on future planning, no decisions made

The Town of Parachute held a study session on February 25, 2021, focused on future planning. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion only, and public comment was not taken.

Tue May 17, 2022

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to recommend Title 15 code updates to Town Council

The Parachute Planning Commission is holding a public meeting to consider Resolution No. 2022-01-PC, which recommends that Town Council approve miscellaneous updates to Title 15 of the municipal code. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings and public comments on non-agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends Title 15 code amendments to Town Council

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to approve Resolution No. 2022-01-PC, recommending that Town Council approve miscellaneous updates to Title 15 of the municipal code. The meeting also included approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes, with no public comments. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue May 17, 2022

Town Council

Town Council to adopt 2022 budget and set property tax levy

The Parachute Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider three resolutions to adopt the 2022 annual budget, levy general property taxes, and appropriate funds to town funds. The council will also approve routine consent items including meeting minutes, expenditures, and renewals of marijuana and liquor licenses.

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✓ Decided: Parachute Town Council adopts 2022 budget and tax levy

The Town Council held a public hearing on the 2022 annual budget, then unanimously approved three resolutions: levying general property taxes, adopting the budget and fee schedule, and appropriating funds to various town funds for 2022. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included license renewals for a retail marijuana store, a marijuana products manufacturer, a cultivation facility, and a liquor license. No public comment was made during the budget hearing.

Tue May 17, 2022

Town Council

Council to hire new Town Manager and renew marijuana license

The Town of Parachute held a special meeting to select a new Town Manager from two finalists and approve a consent agenda item. The council also entered an executive session to discuss hiring strategy for the Town Manager position. This agenda does not contain the May 17, 2022 meeting details referenced in the prompt, but rather documents a December 3, 2021 special meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, enters executive session for town manager hiring

The Town Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included a retail marijuana products manufacturer license renewal for 710 Initiatives, Inc. (DBA Herban Legendz). The council then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss negotiations and strategy for hiring a town manager, with finalists Travis Elliott and Bill Vance identified. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue May 17, 2022

Town Council

Council to approve Town Manager employment agreement and review parklet restroom bid

The Town Council of Parachute is holding a special meeting to consider two main items: approving an employment agreement for Travis Elliot as Town Manager and reviewing a bid from CXT for the acquisition of a parklet restroom. The agenda also includes a public comment period and an executive session to discuss on-call policies for personnel.

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✓ Decided: Council approves employment agreement with Travis Elliot as town manager

The Town Council unanimously approved an employment agreement with Travis Elliot as town manager, approved the acquisition of a parklet restroom from CXT, and entered executive session to discuss personnel matters related to on-call policies. All votes were 4-0.

Thu May 12, 2022

Town Council

Council votes to opt out of Colorado's paid family and medical leave program

The Town of Parachute Council will consider a resolution to decline participation in the state's FAMLI program. The body will also appoint a new council member to fill a vacancy until the 2024 election and name three individuals to the Planning Commission. Additionally, the council will review the updated 2022 Comprehensive Plan and discuss the future of 1st Street.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, new officers, and multiple marijuana license renewals

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, expenditures, and renewals for several marijuana cultivation licenses. They also appointed a Mayor Pro-Tem and a Planning Commission member, and approved three changes of beneficial owner for marijuana facilities. Contracts for crack filling and HVAC repair were authorized, and Ordinance No. 801-2022 was approved.

Thu May 12, 2022

Town Council

Council to approve marijuana license renewals and new leadership

The Town Council of Parachute is scheduled to swear in new Mayor and Council members, including Chris Jackson, Juanita Williams, and Tom Rugaard. The agenda includes routine consent items such as approving minutes and expenditures, along with multiple license renewals for medical and retail marijuana cultivation facilities. Additionally, the council will consider an intergovernmental agreement with Garfield County for mosquito control and authorize contracts for road crack filling and HVAC repairs.

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✓ Decided: Parachute Council approves marijuana license renewals and ownership changes

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, including renewals for multiple marijuana cultivation facilities and a water tap permit. It also approved three changes of beneficial owner for Mountain Managers LLC facilities, Ordinance 801-2022 regarding TOP Adventures agreements, and contracts for crack filling and HVAC repair. New council members were sworn in and appointments were made.

Thu May 12, 2022

Town Council

Council to consider marijuana manufacturing licenses and solid waste bid award

The Parachute Town Council will hold a public hearing on retail and medical marijuana manufacturing facility licenses for Softgel RX, Inc., and consider an ordinance approving a license and use agreement with Country Holdings, LLC for TOP Adventures. They will also consider awarding a solid waste contract to Dependable Waste and review a draft 2022 Comprehensive Plan. Consent agenda items include fee schedule amendments for marijuana licensing and a grant application for infrastructure planning.

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✓ Decided: Council approves retail and medical marijuana license for Softgel Rx

The Town Council approved a retail and medical marijuana manufacturing facility license for Softgel Rx, Inc. at 101 Cardinal Way #6&7, and approved Ordinance 800-2022 for a license and use agreement with Country Holdings, LLC related to TOP Adventures, with added safeguards. The council also awarded a solid waste contract to Dependable Waste and approved the consent agenda, including fee schedule amendments and a grant resolution.

Thu May 12, 2022

Town Council

Council to cancel April 5 election and declare candidates elected

The Town Council will vote on a resolution to cancel the regular municipal election scheduled for April 5, 2022, and declare the candidates elected. The agenda also includes approving resolutions to support grant applications for town signage, park development, road reconstruction, and water line extension. Additionally, the council will consider a liquor license renewal for El Tapatio and review departmental reports.

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✓ Decided: Parachute Council approves consent agenda, cancels April election

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions supporting grant applications for signage, Parachute Island Park, Diamond Loop reconstruction, and a water line extension, as well as a resolution canceling the April 5, 2022 municipal election and declaring candidates elected. The council also approved joining the Colorado River Valley Chamber of Commerce at the $3,000 membership level and appointed Town Manager Travis Elliott to the CML Policy Committee and Garfield Clean Energy Board.

Wed Feb 9, 2022

Town Council

Council holds public hearings on municipal code changes and bus shelter grants

The Town Council of Parachute is scheduled to hold public hearings on Ordinance No. 799-2022, which amends Title 15 of the Municipal Code, and Resolution No. 2022-04, supporting a grant application for bus shelters. The consent agenda includes resolutions for a mail ballot election, a grant application for Cardinal Way redevelopment, and a mini-grant for a public works vehicle. Departmental reports from Public Works and Police are also expected.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Title 15 amendment and bus shelter grant resolution

The Town Council approved Ordinance No. 799-2022 amending Title 15 of the municipal code and Resolution No. 2022-04 supporting a Community Development Block Grant application for bus shelters, both by 4-0 votes. The consent agenda, including minutes, expenditures, and several resolutions, was also approved. No public comments were made during the hearings.

Thu Jan 6, 2022

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews zoning and marijuana cultivation permits for annexation parcels

The Town of Parachute Planning Commission is considering initial zoning for three parcels proposed for annexation to Light Industrial. Additionally, the body is reviewing special use permit applications for large retail and medical marijuana cultivation facilities on the same properties.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends annexation zoning and marijuana cultivation permits

The Parachute Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend Town Council approval of initial Light Industrial zoning for three parcels proposed for annexation (Lindauer/Orona Annexation). The Commission also voted 4-0 to recommend approval of three special use permits for large retail marijuana cultivation facilities on those parcels, each conditioned on an 8-foot fence and additional review if more acreage is desired. All votes were unanimous with no public comment.

Thu Jan 6, 2022

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to recommend banning unlawful gambling in municipal code

The Town of Parachute Planning Commission met to consider a resolution recommending that Town Council amend Title 15 of the Municipal Code to prohibit unlawful gambling activities. A separate agenda item regarding a cannabis cultivation facility at 808 County Road 215 was cancelled. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of previous minutes, and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends code update banning unlawful gambling

The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 2021-08-PC, recommending that Town Council amend Title 15 of the Municipal Code to prohibit unlawful gambling activities. The vote was 3-0. A public meeting on a cannabis cultivation facility special use permit was cancelled.

Thu Jan 6, 2022

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on adopting the Updated Official Town Zoning Map

The Town of Parachute Planning Commission met to consider Resolution No. 2021-09-PC, which recommends that Town Council approve the Updated Official Town Zoning Map for September 2021. The agenda also included the appointment of a Vice-Chair for the Planning Commission. The meeting was held via Zoom and included standard procedural items such as roll call and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends updated zoning map to Town Council

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend Town Council approve the updated Official Town Zoning Map for September 2021. They also appointed Tom Rugaard as Vice Chair. No public comments were made during the meeting.