{ "city": "Parachute", "state": "CO", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-parachute/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-31", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider Xcel transmission line rebuild permit", "summary": "The Parachute Planning Commission will hold a workshop with the Design Workshop Foundation internship cohort and consider a special use permit for Xcel Energy's Transmission Line 6670 Rebuild Project. The commission will also swear in a new member and approve minutes from a prior meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=110", "minutes_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=110", "source": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=110" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Council to consider marijuana license, Xcel power line rebuild, wheel loader purchase", "summary": "The Parachute Town Council will hold public hearings on a medical marijuana manufacturing license for Mountain Managers II LLC and a special use review for Xcel Energy to rebuild part of a 60-kV transmission line. They will also vote on resolutions supporting transit grants and an opportunity zone designation, appoint a new council member, and approve a wheel loader purchase contract.", "agenda_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=109", "minutes_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=109", "source": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=109" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Council to vote on grants, emergency land lease, and community center fees", "summary": "The Parachute Town Council will consider several resolutions, including supporting grant applications for a water supply pump and 1st Street reconstruction, authorizing an emergency land lease with the BLM for firefighting efforts, and adopting rental policies and fees for the Parachute Community Center. The council will also review the 2026 community survey results and update strategic goals.", "agenda_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=108", "minutes_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=108", "source": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=108" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Council to consider adopting wildfire resiliency code and filling vacancy", "summary": "The Parachute Town Council will hold a regular meeting on May 21, 2026, to consider adopting a new Wildland Urban Interface Fire Code (Ordinance No. 836-2026), approve several license agreements, and fill a council vacancy. The agenda also includes routine consent items, public comments, and administrative reports.", "agenda_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=107", "minutes_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=107", "source": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=107" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Council to consider pet limits, transit contract, and $600K stormwater grant", "summary": "The Parachute Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including a public hearing on an ordinance to establish household pet limits and update animal control fees, approval of a professional services agreement with Glenwood Downtowner LLC for public transportation, and a resolution supporting a $600,000 grant application for downtown stormwater improvements. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, appointments, and a discussion on filling a council vacancy.", "agenda_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=106", "minutes_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=106", "source": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=106" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Council to vote on turf ban, transit contract, and 1st Street project", "summary": "The Parachute Town Council will consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including a ban on nonfunctional turf and invasive plants, a transit services contract with Glenwood Downtowner LLC, and a grant application for the Highway 6 and 1st Street mobility project. They will also discuss the future of the Senior Center and the purchase of 147 1st Street.", "agenda_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=105", "minutes_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=105", "source": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=105" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Council to consider water loan amendment, property purchase, and grant support", "summary": "The Parachute Town Council will vote on two ordinances: one amending the water enterprise loan with Alpine Bank and another approving a real estate purchase from Qwest Corporation at 147 1st Street. They will also consider a resolution supporting a $200,000 DOLA grant for the raw water tank replacement project and a proclamation recognizing the Colorado River District's Shoshone instream flow agreement. The meeting includes consent agenda items, public comments, and an executive session for the Town Manager's performance review.", "agenda_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=103", "minutes_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=103", "source": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=103" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Council to authorize mail ballot election and set candidate order for April 7, 2026", "summary": "The Parachute Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions related to the April 7, 2026 regular municipal election: one authorizing a mail ballot election and another setting the order of candidates on the ballot. The council will also discuss options for a sales tax ballot initiative. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.", "agenda_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=102", "minutes_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=102", "source": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=102" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Council to consider resolutions on grants, employee handbook, and healthy beverages", "summary": "The Parachute Town Council is meeting to approve routine items and consider several resolutions, including supporting grant applications for public works equipment, adopting an updated employee handbook, and encouraging healthier beverage options. They will also hear a presentation from the Middle Colorado Watershed Council and receive the police department's annual report.", "agenda_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=101", "minutes_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=101", "source": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=101" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Town Council to adopt 2026 budget, set property tax levy", "summary": "The Parachute Town Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2026 budget, levy property taxes, and appropriate funds. They will also consider ordinances on animal disturbances and vehicle registration, plus several routine items on the consent agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=104", "minutes_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=104", "source": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=104" }, { "date": "2026-01-12", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Council reviews draft 2026 budget and supports two November ballot initiatives", "summary": "The Town Council will review the draft 2026 budget and five-year capital improvement plan. They will also vote on resolutions supporting two ballot initiatives for the November 4, 2025, election: one for early childhood education sales tax and one for Grand River Hospital District tax renewal. Additionally, the council will receive updates on economic development partnerships and staff compensation surveys.", "agenda_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=100", "minutes_url": "https://parachute.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=100", "source": "https://parachute.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=100" } ] }