Parachute public meetings in 2025
16 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Parachute Planning Commission will consider a resolution recommending approval of an ordinance to amend Title 15 of the municipal code regarding natural medicine. The agenda also includes updates on the Cottonwood Park Master Plan and the 1st Street & Downtown Revitalization Project, plus a discussion on filling a commission vacancy.
- Resolution No. 2025-02-PC recommending approval of Ordinance No. 822-2025 to amend Title 15 (Land Use Regulations) regarding natural medicine
- Cottonwood Park Master Plan updates
- 1st Street & Downtown Revitalization Project updates
- Planning Commission vacancy discussion following J. Williams resignation
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 2025-02-PC, recommending approval of an ordinance to amend Title 15 (Land Use Regulations) of the Parachute Municipal Code regarding natural medicine. The vote was 4-0. The commission also approved the agenda, accepted the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes, and received updates on the Cottonwood Park Master Plan and the 1st Street & Downtown Revitalization Project. No public comments were made.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-02-PC recommending Title 15 amendment for natural medicine (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (all in favor)
Planning Commission
The Parachute Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting, which includes selecting a chair and vice-chair, and discussing the possible reimplementation of street impact fees. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the street impact fee discussion being the only substantive item.
- Annual selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
- Discussion on possible reimplementation of street impact fees
- Consideration of minutes from March 13, 2025 meeting
The Parachute Planning Commission held a regular meeting on June 12, 2025, and made several administrative decisions. They approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. They also elected Tim Olk as Chair and Kim Owens as Vice Chair for the 2025-2026 term. A discussion on street impact fees was held, but no action was taken.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (4-0, Olk abstained)
- Elected Tim Olk as Chair for 2025-2026 (5-0)
- Elected Kim Owens as Vice Chair for 2025-2026 (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Parachute Planning Commission will hold three public meetings: one on a special use permit for a church at 101 Cardinal Way, one on rezoning proposed annexation property for the Monument Gulch Annexation, and one on amending street impact fees. The commission will vote on resolutions recommending approval to the Town Council for each item.
- Special use review for Pentecostal Church of God at 101 Cardinal Way, Units 3&4 (Resolution 2025-03-PC)
- Rezoning of proposed annexation property (PIN 240718325001) to Light Density Residential (Resolution 2025-04-PC)
- Amendment to Title 15 on street impact fees for development generating additional traffic (Resolution 2025-05-PC)
The Parachute Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend Town Council approval of a special use permit for a Pentecostal church at 101 Cardinal Way, Units 3&4, with amended conditions. It also recommended rezoning of the Monument Gulch Annexation property to Light Density Residential and approved amendments to street impact fees, both by 5-0 votes. All actions are recommendations to the Town Council.
- Approved amended Resolution 2025-03-PC recommending special use permit for church at 101 Cardinal Way (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-04-PC recommending rezoning of Monument Gulch Annexation to Light Density Residential (5-0)
- Approved amended Resolution 2025-05-PC recommending street impact fee ordinance amendments (5-0)
Town Council
The Parachute Town Council will hold public hearings on several land use items, including the annexation and rezoning of the Monument Gulch property, a special use review for a church, and an ordinance to implement street impact fees. The council will also consider resolutions on a council vacancy appointment, a SPEAR task force agreement, and various consent agenda items.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 829-2025 to annex Monument Gulch property (River Bluff Filing #5) from Battlement Mesa Metropolitan District
- Public hearing on Ordinance 830-2025 to zone the annexed property as Low Density Residential
- Public hearing on Ordinance 828-2025 to amend Title 15 and implement street impact fees
- Public hearing on Resolution 2025-36 for a special use review for Pentecostal Church of God at 101 Cardinal Way, Units 3 & 4
- Resolution 2025-37 to approve MOU with Garfield County for SPEAR task force
The Town Council unanimously approved the annexation of the Monument Gulch property from Battlement Mesa Metropolitan District and its zoning as Low Density Residential, along with related resolutions. It also approved a special use permit for a church, a street impact fee ordinance, and a memorandum of understanding with Garfield County for the SPEAR task force. Tim Olk was appointed to fill a council vacancy.
- Approved Resolution 2025-33 appointing Tim Olk to fill council vacancy (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-34 approving annexation plan for Monument Gulch (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-35 finding Monument Gulch property eligible for annexation (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-36 special use review for Pentecostal Church at 101 Cardinal Way (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 828-2025 amending Title 15 for street impact fees (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 829-2025 annexing Monument Gulch property (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 830-2025 zoning annexed property as Low Density Residential (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-37 ratifying SPEAR task force MOU with Garfield County (5-0)
Town Council
The Parachute Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on several resolutions, including amending the 2025 budget with appropriations to the Capital Improvement Fund, approving contracts for 1st Street design and bus purchases, and adopting the Cottonwood Park Master Plan. The agenda also includes consent items like business license renewals and a public hearing for a new beer and wine license for Cafe Parachute.
- Resolution 2025-44: Amends 2025 budget with appropriations to Capital Improvement Fund
- Resolution 2025-45: Approves contract with Ayres Associates for 1st Street final design and engineering
- Resolution 2025-49: Approves purchase of two buses from Model 1
- Resolution 2025-47: Adopts Cottonwood Park Master Plan
- Public hearing for Cafe Parachute beer & wine license at 101 Cardinal Way #8 & 9
The Parachute Town Council approved a beer and wine license for Cafe Parachute, amended the 2025 budget for the Capital Improvement Fund, and awarded contracts for 1st Street design, a voter service center, and two buses. It also adopted the Cottonwood Park Master Plan and appointed a Planning Commission member. All votes were unanimous (4-0).
- Approved beer & wine license for Cafe Parachute at 101 Cardinal Way #8 & 9 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-44 amending 2025 budget for Capital Improvement Fund (4-0)
- Approved contract with Ayres Associates for 1st Street final design (4-0)
- Approved facility use agreement with Garfield County for voter service center (4-0)
- Approved purchase of two buses from Model 1 (4-0)
- Adopted Cottonwood Park Master Plan (4-0)
- Appointed replacement to Planning Commission for term ending September 2029 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda items including trail grant resolution and water tap (3-0)
Town Council
The Parachute Town Council is meeting to consider several contracts and updates. The most consequential item is an ordinance to approve the purchase of real estate at 540 N Parachute Ave from the Garfield County Housing Authority, likely for a senior center. The council will also vote on contracts for the Parachute Inn / 3rd Street improvements and the Pats Bus Storage Building, and receive updates on the Cottonwood Park Master Plan and a grant presentation.
- Ordinance No. 825-2025: Approving real estate purchase at 540 N Parachute Ave from Garfield County Housing Authority
- Resolution No. 2025-29: Approving contract for Parachute Inn / 3rd Street improvements
- Resolution No. 2025-30: Approving bid award and contract for Pats Bus Storage Building grading, foundation, and assembly
- Presentation: SSDC Resource Road Map & Grant Prioritization
- Consent agenda includes minutes, expenditures, ADA compliance update
The Town Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 825-2025 to buy real estate at 540 N Parachute Ave from the Garfield County Housing Authority. They also approved contracts for the Parachute Inn/3rd Street improvements and the PATS bus storage building construction. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a presentation on grant prioritization and administrative updates.
- Approved Ordinance No. 825-2025 to purchase 540 N Parachute Ave (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-29 for Parachute Inn/3rd Street improvements (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-30 for PATS bus storage building construction (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, expenditures, and ADA update (4-0)
Town Council
The Town Council will vote on an emergency ordinance enacting water use restrictions and a conservation program. It will also approve a resolution finding the Monument Gulch annexation petition in substantial compliance and setting a public hearing. Additionally, the council will approve a professional services contract with Mitchell & Company for managed IT services.
- Ordinance No. 827-2025: Emergency ordinance enacting water use restrictions and adopting a water conservation program
- Resolution No. 2025-32: Finding Monument Gulch annexation petition in substantial compliance and setting a public hearing
- Resolution No. 2025-31: Approving professional services agreement with Mitchell & Company for managed IT services
- Ordinance No. 826-2025: Approving the 2nd Amended Plat of Lots 2, 3 & 4 for T&T and Associates Minor Subdivision
- Consent agenda includes license renewals for High Colorado, LLC (Retail Marijuana Store) and Mountain Managers, LLC (Retail Marijuana Cultivation)
The Parachute Town Council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance enacting water use restrictions and a conservation program, along with several other routine items including the 2024 audit, a subdivision plat amendment, an IT services contract, and a resolution setting a public hearing for the Monument Gulch annexation. All motions passed 4-0.
- Approved Ordinance No. 827-2025 enacting water use restrictions and conservation program (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 826-2025 for 2nd amended plat of Lots 2, 3 & 4, T&T and Associates Minor Subdivision (4-0)
- Approved 2024 Audit & Annual Financial Statements (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-31 for managed IT services contract with Mitchell & Company (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-32 setting public hearing for Monument Gulch Annexation (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, expenditures, and business license renewals (4-0)
Town Council
The Parachute Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several resolutions, including adopting an updated watershed map, PATS Title VI and ADA programs, and a support resolution for the 1st Street Project. They will also discuss street impact fees, a council vacancy, and hold an executive session on negotiations regarding the Senior Center and Xcel franchise fees.
- Resolution 2025-24: IGA with Garfield County for mosquito control
- Resolution 2025-28: Support for Community Project Funding for 1st Street Project
- Resolution 2025-25: Adopt updated Watershed District Boundary Map
- Resolution 2025-26 & 27: Adopt PATS Title VI and ADA programs
- Street Impact Fee discussion and public workshop
The Parachute Town Council held a regular meeting on May 15, 2025, and approved several routine items and resolutions. The consent agenda, including minutes, expenditures, a financial report, a mosquito control agreement, a business license renewal, and a resolution supporting funding for the 1st Street project, was approved unanimously. The council also adopted an updated watershed district boundary map, the PATS Title VI program, and the PATS ADA program, all by unanimous votes. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals; the meeting included discussions on street impact fees and a council vacancy, and the council entered executive session to discuss negotiations.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, expenditures, Q1 financial report, mosquito control IGA, Thunder River Market license renewal, and 1st Street CPF support resolution (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-25 updating watershed district boundary map (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-26 adopting PATS Title VI program (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-27 adopting PATS ADA program (4-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss negotiations on Senior Center and Xcel franchise fees (4-0)
Town Council
The Parachute Town Council will hold public hearings on the Mountain View Plaza urban renewal plan, a 2025 budget amendment, and changes to business license rules for special events and transient dealers. They will also consider a fee schedule amendment, a street reconstruction contract award, and amendments to economic development agreements with Emergent #1 and #2 LLCs. The agenda includes routine consent items and presentations on wildfire preparedness and regional center updates.
- Public hearing on Resolution 2025-18 approving the Mountain View Plaza Redevelopment Urban Renewal Plan
- Public hearing on Resolution 2025-19 amending the 2025 budget with appropriations to Capital Improvement, Water, and Wastewater Funds
- Public hearing on Ordinance 824-2025 amending special event license and transient dealer regulations
- Resolution 2025-20 amending the Town's Schedule of Fees
- Resolution 2025-21 awarding 2025 Street Reconstruction contract to CW Construction
The Town Council approved the Mountain View Plaza Redevelopment Urban Renewal Plan, amended the 2025 budget, updated business license regulations, and awarded a street reconstruction contract. All votes were unanimous, with one recusal on the urban renewal plan.
- Approved Resolution 2025-18, Mountain View Plaza Urban Renewal Plan (5-0, Williams recused)
- Approved Resolution 2025-19, 2025 budget amendment with appropriations to Capital Improvement, Water, and Wastewater funds (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 824-2025, amending special event license and transient dealer regulations (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-20, amending the Town's schedule of fees (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-21, awarding 2025 street reconstruction contract to CW Construction (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-22, first amendment to economic development agreement with Emergent #1 LLC (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-23, first amendment to economic development agreement with Emergent #2 LLC (5-0)
Parachute Renewal Partnership Commission
The Parachute Renewal Partnership Commission will review a draft urban renewal plan for the Gateway redevelopment area and the draft 2025 budget for the renewal partnership. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and public comments on non-agenda items.
- Review of Draft Gateway Redevelopment Urban Renewal Plan
- Review of Draft 2025 Budget for the Parachute Renewal Partnership
- Approval of minutes from September 18, 2024 meeting
The Parachute Renewal Partnership Commission met and approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. They reviewed the draft Gateway Redevelopment Urban Renewal Plan and the draft 2025 budget, but took no action on either item. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made.
- Approved agenda (8-0)
- Approved consent agenda including September 18, 2024 minutes (8-0)
Town Council
The Parachute Town Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one to regulate natural medicine facilities under Title 15, and another to adopt the 2024 Model Traffic Code. The council will also consider resolutions on planning commission appointments, a retail marijuana license renewal, and a funding request for 1st Street reconstruction. Presentations include library updates, clean energy plans, senior center future, and water/wastewater finances.
- Ordinance 822-2025: Amend Title 15 to regulate natural medicine facilities
- Ordinance 823-2024: Adopt 2024 Model Traffic Code
- Resolution 2025-15: Renew retail marijuana manufacturing license for Trail Snax, LLC at 315 E 1st Street, Suite B
- Resolution 2025-16: Support CDS funding request for 1st Street / U.S. 6 reconstruction
- Executive session on potential property purchase and economic development agreement
The Town Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 822-2025, amending Title 15 of the municipal code to regulate natural medicine facilities, and Ordinance No. 823-2025, adopting the 2024 Model Traffic Code. The council also approved several resolutions, including appointing Kim Owens to the Planning Commission and renewing a retail marijuana manufacturing license for Trail Snax, LLC with conditions (4-1).
- Approved Ordinance No. 822-2025 regulating natural medicine facilities (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 823-2025 adopting the 2024 Model Traffic Code (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-13 appointing Council Member Blair to Planning Commission ex-officio seat (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-14 appointing Kim Owens to Planning Commission at-large seat (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-15 renewing Trail Snax, LLC retail marijuana manufacturing license with conditions (4-1)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-17 appointing replacement for Planning Commission vacancy (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, expenditures, and supporting resolution for 1st Street funding (4-0)
- Entered executive session for negotiations on potential property purchase and economic development agreement (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Parachute Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider recommending approval of the Mountain View Plaza Urban Renewal Plan, which authorizes tax increment financing (TIF) for redevelopment. The commission will vote on Resolution No. 2025-01-PC to forward the plan to the Town Council. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from September 12, 2024, and public comments on non-agenda items.
- Public hearing on Mountain View Plaza Urban Renewal Plan with TIF financing
- Resolution No. 2025-01-PC recommending Town Council approval of the plan
- Applicant: Parachute Renewal Partnership
- Minutes from September 12, 2024 meeting
The Parachute Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend Town Council approval of the Mountain View Plaza Urban Renewal Project Plan, which authorizes tax increment financing (TIF) for redevelopment. The commission also approved the agenda and the minutes from September 12, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved September 12, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-01-PC recommending Town Council approve Mountain View Plaza Urban Renewal Project Plan (4-0)
Town Council
The Parachute Town Council will consider appointing a new member to fill a vacancy, adopt a sidewalk maintenance plan and an amended purchasing policy, and approve a solid waste hauling agreement with Bruin Waste Management. The agenda also includes presentations on the Cottonwood Park Master Plan and the police department's 2024 annual report, plus several consent agenda items.
- Resolution 2025-09: appointing a person to fill the council vacancy left by Rory Birdsey
- Resolution 2025-10: adopting a sidewalk maintenance plan and policy
- Resolution 2025-11: approving an amended purchasing policy
- Resolution 2025-12: renewing a municipal solid waste single-hauler agreement with Bruin Waste Management LLC
- Consent agenda includes liquor license transfer for 28 Cardinal Way and grant support for Hill Street and Cardinal Way repairs
The Parachute Town Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-09 appointing Regina Turner to fill the vacant council seat left by Rory Birdsey, with her term ending April 7, 2026. The council also approved several other resolutions, including a sidewalk maintenance plan, an amended purchasing policy, and a solid waste hauling agreement renewal with Bruin Waste Management. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved Resolution 2025-09 appointing Regina Turner to fill vacant council seat (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-10 adopting sidewalk maintenance plan and policy (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-11 adopting amended purchasing policy (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-12 renewing solid waste hauling agreement with Bruin Waste Management (5-0)
- Appointed Council member Blair as representative on Energy Advisory Board (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, expenditures, financials, and liquor license transfer (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Parachute Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider recommending approval of the Mountain View Plaza Urban Renewal Plan, which authorizes tax increment financing (TIF) for redevelopment. The commission will vote on a resolution to forward the plan to the Town Council. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from September 12, 2024, and public comments on non-agenda items.
- Public hearing on Mountain View Plaza Urban Renewal Plan with TIF financing
- Resolution No. 2025-01-PC recommending Town Council approval of the plan
- Applicant: Parachute Renewal Partnership
- Minutes from September 12, 2024
The Parachute Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend Town Council approval of the Mountain View Plaza Urban Renewal Project Plan, which authorizes tax increment financing for redevelopment. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 12, 2024. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-01-PC recommending Town Council approval of the Mountain View Plaza Urban Renewal Project Plan (4-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approved the September 12, 2024 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
Town Council
The Parachute Town Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2025 budget, set the property tax levy, and appropriate funds. They will also consider several resolutions supporting grant applications for infrastructure and housing projects, and introduce ordinances amending marijuana licensing and street regulations.
- Public hearing on 2025 budget, property tax levy of 13.562 mills, and fee schedule
- Resolution supporting EIAF grant for Grand Valley High School corridor (Cardinal Way) reconstruction
- Resolution supporting MMOF grant for 1st Street corridor design and engineering
- Ordinance 817-2024 amending Chapter 6.11 Marijuana Licensing
- Resolution 2024-52 approving Ayres Associates contract for 1st Street design
The Town Council unanimously adopted the 2025 budget, levied property taxes at 13.562 mills, and appropriated funds for the budget year. It also approved several resolutions and ordinances, including marijuana licensing amendments, a streets and public property code update, and a design contract for the 1st Street corridor. All votes were 4-0.
- Adopted 2025 budget via Resolution 2024-48 (4-0)
- Levied 13.562 mills property tax via Resolution 2024-49 (4-0)
- Appropriated funds for 2025 via Resolution 2024-50 (4-0)
- Approved 2025 meeting schedule via Resolution 2024-51 (4-0)
- Amended marijuana licensing code via Ordinance 817-2024 (4-0)
- Repealed and reenacted Title 14 streets/sidewalks code via Ordinance 818-2024 (4-0)
- Approved Ayres Associates design contract for 1st Street via Resolution 2024-52 (4-0)
- Approved quiet title procedure for Parachute Island properties (4-0)
Planning Commission
The Parachute Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a routine agenda. The main business is approving the agenda and minutes from the May 9, 2024 meeting. The commission will also receive administrative updates on several town projects, including the First Street Development, Master Trails Plan, Wasson-McKay House, Cottonwood Park Master Plan, and the Gateway (Parachute Inn) project. No public hearings or decision items are listed.
- Consideration of minutes from May 9, 2024 regular meeting
- Update on First Street Development Project
- Update on Master Trails Plan
- Update on Wasson-McKay House Project
- Update on Cottonwood Park Master Plan and Gateway (Parachute Inn) Project
The Parachute Planning Commission met on September 12, 2024, and took only procedural actions: approving the agenda and the minutes from the May 9, 2024 regular meeting. No substantive decisions were made; administrative reports on projects were updates only.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved May 9, 2024 regular meeting minutes (5-0)