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Parachute public meetings in 2024

18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Nov 26, 2024

Town Council

Council to consider medical marijuana manufacturing facility license

The Parachute Town Council will hold a public hearing on a medical marijuana products manufacturing facility license for Trail Snax Co, LLC, and consider several resolutions including a CDOT road maintenance agreement and an Urban Renewal Authority appointment. The agenda also includes presentations on senior center funding, a ballot initiative survey, and a community art project, plus reports on road projects and an Xcel transmission line rebuild.

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✓ Decided: Council approves medical marijuana manufacturing license for Trail Snax Co.

The Parachute Town Council approved a medical marijuana products manufacturing facility license for Trail Snax Co, LLC at 315 E 1st Street, Suite B, with a 5-0 vote. The council also approved several resolutions, including appointing Urban Renewal Authority commissioners and a revocable license agreement with WitWorks LLC for Wasson McKay Park. A letter of intent for the Cottonwood Park master plan was approved, and the consent agenda, including business license renewals, passed unanimously.

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Tue Nov 26, 2024

Town Council

Council to consider 0.5% sales tax ballot measure for Nov. 5 election

The Parachute Town Council will consider referring a 0.5% sales and use tax increase to voters in the November 5, 2024 coordinated election. They will also hear presentations on the 2023 audit, a survey on the potential tax increase, and a funding request from YouthZone. Several resolutions are on the consent agenda, including support for grants and an opioid settlement with Kroger.

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✓ Decided: Council refers 0.5% sales tax increase to November ballot

The Town Council unanimously approved placing a 0.5% sales and use tax increase on the November 5, 2024 ballot, along with an intergovernmental agreement with Garfield County for election services. They also approved the 2023 annual audit, a bid award for the Wasson McKay Park construction project, and the consent agenda, which included grant support resolutions and an opioid settlement with Kroger. All votes were 4-0.

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Tue Nov 26, 2024

Town Council

Council to vote on 0.5% sales tax increase for infrastructure maintenance

The Town Council will consider four resolutions, including support for a 0.5% sales and use tax increase for infrastructure and opposition to state severance tax transfers. The meeting also includes the adoption of amended land use submittal requirements and utility rules. Additionally, the council will approve the transfer of a retail liquor store license and review 2025 budget kickoff materials.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 4 resolutions, including support for 0.5% sales tax ballot question

The Parachute Town Council unanimously approved four resolutions: adopting amended land-use submittal requirements, supporting a 0.5% sales tax increase ballot question (2B), opposing state transfer of severance tax funds, and adopting amended utility rules. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a liquor license transfer and marijuana cultivation license renewals. No action was taken on a wildfire funding request or YouthZone report.

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Tue Nov 26, 2024

Town Council

Council to review 2025 budget, marijuana hours, utility rates

The Parachute Town Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including the 2025 draft budget, a possible modification to marijuana business hours, and a utility rate study. The agenda also includes presentations on the visitor center, Shoshone water rights, and economic development, along with routine consent items like meeting minutes and business license renewals.

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✓ Decided: Parachute council approves agenda, consent items; no major decisions

The Town Council held a regular meeting with presentations and discussions but took no substantive votes beyond routine approvals. The council approved the amended agenda and the consent agenda, which included minutes, expenditures, and business license renewals. No final decisions were made on the 2025 budget, marijuana hours, or other discussed items.

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Thu Oct 3, 2024

Parachute Renewal Partnership

URA Commission reviews draft plan area and funding basics

The Parachute URA Commission met on September 18, 2024, to discuss the Urban Renewal Authority plan area draft and planning. The meeting included a presentation on URA and TIF funding by Downtown Colorado Inc. and a review of the Parachute Renewal Partnership website. No specific votes or decisions on funding amounts or zoning changes were recorded in the agenda text.

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✓ Decided: Parachute URA hears TIF funding and plan area presentations, takes no action

The Parachute Urban Renewal Authority Commission met on September 18, 2024, and approved the agenda and consent agenda (including minutes from August 14). Three presentations were given on URA/TIF funding, the draft URA plan area, and the new Parachute Renewal Partnership website, but no action was taken on any of them. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned.

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Tue Sep 10, 2024

Parachute Renewal Partnership

Parachute URA Commission to adopt bylaws, appoint executive director

The Parachute Urban Renewal Authority (URA) Commission is holding its regular meeting to organize itself. They will swear in members, consider adopting bylaws, appoint an executive director, and discuss plans and next steps. This is the initial organizational meeting of the commission.

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✓ Decided: Parachute URA adopts bylaws, appoints executive director

The Parachute Urban Renewal Authority Commission held its first meeting, swore in members, and unanimously adopted its bylaws. The commission also unanimously appointed Town Manager Travis Elliott as Executive Director. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on organization and scheduling.

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Tue Jul 16, 2024

Town Council

Council to consider forming Urban Renewal Authority and amending utility code

The Parachute Town Council will hold public hearings on forming an Urban Renewal Authority (URA) to address blighted areas, amending Title 9 of the municipal code for utilities, and approving special use permit amendments for marijuana cultivation facilities. They will also consider resolutions on fee schedule changes, joining a regional planning commission, and adopting utility rules.

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✓ Decided: Council approves marijuana facility permits and utility code changes

The Parachute Town Council approved amendments to three special use permits for a retail marijuana cultivation facility owned by Howard and Sarah Del Orona, approved a modification of premises for Mountain Managers II and III, and adopted Ordinance No. 815-2024 amending Title 9 (Utilities & Services). The council also continued the public hearing on forming an Urban Renewal Authority to June 20, 2024, and approved several resolutions including fee schedule amendments and participation in the Intermountain Regional Planning Commission.

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Tue Jul 16, 2024

Town Council

Council to consider forming Urban Renewal Authority to address blight

The Parachute Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to establish an Urban Renewal Authority, based on findings of blighted areas, to enable redevelopment. The council will also vote on agreements for roadway maintenance with CDOT, adopt an updated strategic plan, and discuss potential participation in the November 2024 coordinated election.

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✓ Decided: Town Council establishes Urban Renewal Authority with eminent domain restriction

The Town Council approved Resolution 2024-28, establishing the Parachute Urban Renewal Authority (URA) after finding blighted areas exist. An amendment was added requiring a unanimous URA commission vote for any use of eminent domain. The council also approved a CDOT road maintenance agreement and re-adopted its strategic goals.

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Tue Jul 16, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider amending marijuana cultivation permits

The Parachute Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider amendments to three special use permits held by Howard and Sarah Del Orona for a large retail marijuana cultivation facility on three parcels. The commission will also select a chair and vice chair, and approve minutes from the March 14, 2024 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval of marijuana cultivation permit amendments

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted unanimously to recommend Town Council approval of three amendments to Special Use Permits for a retail marijuana cultivation facility owned by Howard and Sarah Del Orona. The amendments cover the Orona Annexation Parcel and Lindauer Annexation Parcels 1 and 2. The commission also selected Alisa Mueller as Chair and Juanita Williams as Vice Chair.

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Mon May 20, 2024

Town Council

Council considers Urban Renewal Authority petition and Title 9 utility code amendments

The Town Council will hold public hearings on a citizen petition to form an Urban Renewal Authority and proposed amendments to Title 9 of the Municipal Code regarding utilities. The body will also approve contracts for GIS mapping, a 2024 chip seal project, and water tank recoating. Additionally, the council will swear in newly re-elected members and appoint a Mayor Pro-Tem.

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✓ Decided: Parachute Council approves GIS, chip seal, and water tank contracts

The Parachute Town Council approved three professional service contracts: GIS mapping services with Broadbent & Associates, the 2024 chip seal project with GMCO LLC, and water tank recoating with WBS Coatings Inc. They also continued two public hearings to May 16, 2024, regarding a proposed Urban Renewal Authority and Title 9 utility code amendments. The council appointed Claudia Flores-Cruz as Mayor Pro-Tem and approved the consent agenda, including a mosquito control intergovernmental agreement with Garfield County.

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Tue Mar 26, 2024

Joint Study Session

Parachute officials review Diamond Homes subdivision sketch

The Town of Parachute Council and Planning Commission held a joint study session to review a sketch presentation for the Diamond Homes subdivision. The agenda consisted solely of this presentation and procedural items, with no votes or decisions recorded in the document.

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Tue Mar 26, 2024

Town Council

Council to consider marijuana facility, land use code overhaul, and 1st Street funding

The Parachute Town Council will hold public hearings on a retail marijuana manufacturing facility, a major rewrite of the town's land use regulations, comprehensive plan and zoning map updates, and the formation of an Urban Renewal Authority. The council will also consider resolutions supporting grant funding for the 1st Street reconstruction project and a joint representation agreement.

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✓ Decided: Parachute Council approves marijuana manufacturing license, land use code overhaul

The Town Council approved a retail marijuana products manufacturing license for Trail Snax Co., LLC at 315 E 1st Street, Suite B, with conditions. It also passed emergency ordinances repealing and reenacting Title 15 Land Use Regulations, adopting an updated zoning map, and amending the Comprehensive Master Plan. The council continued the public hearing on forming an Urban Renewal Authority to April 18, 2024, and approved resolutions supporting grant applications for 1st Street reconstruction.

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Tue Mar 26, 2024

Town Council

Parachute Council to vote on forming an Urban Renewal Authority and canceling April election

The Town Council will hold public hearings to consider forming an Urban Renewal Authority and amending the 2024 budget for grant funds. The body will also vote to cancel the April 2, 2024 municipal election and approve a license agreement with Sage Telecommunications. Additionally, the council will review 2023 financial updates and the police department's year-in-review.

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✓ Decided: Parachute Council cancels April election, declares candidates elected

The Town Council unanimously approved a resolution canceling the April 2, 2024 municipal election and declaring the candidates elected. They also approved a budget amendment, accepted a petition to form an Urban Renewal Authority, and approved a conduit license agreement with Comcast. All votes were 4-0.

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Tue Mar 26, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission holds public hearings on Title 15 land use and zoning map updates

The Town of Parachute Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting to conduct public hearings on three major planning items. The body will consider recommending approval of an ordinance to repeal and reenact Title 15 'Land Use Regulations' of the municipal code. Additionally, the commission will review proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and an updated official town zoning map.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends Title 15 land use code overhaul

The Parachute Planning Commission held public hearings and unanimously recommended approval to Town Council of three land use items: repealing and reenacting Title 15 'Land Use Regulations', amending the Comprehensive Plan, and adopting an updated Official Town Zoning Map. All votes were 7-0 (with one member absent for the first two items). No public comments were made during the hearings.

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Wed Feb 21, 2024

Town Council

Council votes on 2023 budget amendment and approves ERP software contract

The Town Council will hold public hearings to amend the 2023 budget by reducing appropriations to the grant fund and to consider a retail marijuana store ownership transfer. The body will also approve a software contract with Caselle for enterprise resource planning services and a license agreement for the Wasson McKay property. Additionally, the council will appoint David A. Blair to the Planning Commission and renew several local business licenses.

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✓ Decided: Council approves marijuana store ownership transfer

The Parachute Town Council approved the transfer of a retail marijuana store license from HQ Landing, LLC to HQ Rockies, LLC, and approved several resolutions including a budget amendment, appointment of a planning commissioner, and agreements for property use and software. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

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Thu Feb 15, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews draft amendments to land use code and master plan

The Town of Parachute Planning Commission will review draft amendments to the Municipal Code Title 15 (Land Use Regulations) and the Master Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of new members Alisa Mueller and David A. Blair and the selection of a new commission chair to fill the vacancy left by Commissioner Flores-Cruz. No specific zoning changes or dollar amounts are detailed in the agenda text.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission holds no substantive votes; reviews land use code update

The Parachute Planning Commission meeting was largely procedural. Members approved the agenda and the minutes from the August 10, 2023 meeting, both by 4-0 votes. A public hearing for a land use application from RRR Properties, LLC was withdrawn from commission consideration because the subdivision process only requires Town Council approval; no action was taken. The commission also reviewed an update on the Title 15 Land Use Regulations project, including modules 2, 3, and 4, but took no action.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024

Town Council

Council adopts 2024 budget and approves Allen Point Commercial Park subdivision

The Town Council will hold public hearings to adopt the 2024 budget, including property tax levies and fee schedules, and to approve a subdivision for the Allen Point Commercial Park. The meeting also includes a presentation on forming an Urban Renewal Authority and a contract award for trail design at Parachute Island Park.

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✓ Decided: Parachute Council adopts 2024 budget and property tax levy

The Town Council unanimously adopted the 2024 budget, property tax levy, and fund appropriations, and approved the Allen Point Commercial Park subdivision. It also awarded a trail design contract, adopted a social media policy, and appointed a council member to a planning commission vacancy.

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Thu Jan 4, 2024

Town Council

Council considers 2024 budget, water rate changes, and Alpine Bank loan amendment

The Town Council of Parachute will review the 2024 proposed budget and discuss water and wastewater fund financial forecasts, including potential rate changes. The body will also consider Ordinance No. 810-2023, an emergency ordinance authorizing a loan amendment to the Water Enterprise Loan with Alpine Bank. Additionally, the council will approve routine items such as business license renewals for Tumbleweed Liquors LLC and Green Cross Colorado, LLC.

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✓ Decided: Council approves amended water loan ordinance with Alpine Bank

The Parachute Town Council unanimously approved an amended ordinance authorizing a loan amendment to the water enterprise loan with Alpine Bank, with the last 'whereas' stricken. They also approved the consent agenda, including routine items and business license renewals, and made committee appointments. Presentations on events, utility rates, and the 2024 budget were given but no action was taken.

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