Grand Lake public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Grand Lake Planning Commission is meeting to approve past meeting minutes and hold a quasi-judicial discussion of a preliminary development application for a property at 900 Grand Avenue. No final decisions are expected on citizen comments, and the development item is listed for discussion only.

• Preliminary development application (sketch) at 900 Grand Avenue
• Approval of minutes from August 20, October 8, and October 22, 2025 meetings
• Unscheduled citizen participation period (no decisions made)

The Planning Commission held a quasi-judicial hearing for a preliminary development application at 900 Grand Avenue, proposed by 900 Thousand LLC. The commission provided feedback on the design and noted the project meets current code requirements but will need a variance for open space. No formal decision was made; staff will forward comments to the Board of Trustees for review on January 12th.

• Excused Commissioner Finch's absence (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Aug 20, Oct 8, and Oct 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Reviewed sketch plan for 900 Grand Ave; no vote taken, forwarded to Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss community engagement and KFFR, then consider a waiver request, final payment for Portal Crossing improvements, and several resolutions including appointing a town treasurer, purchasing a snowmaker, and an ERP services agreement. They will also discuss and decide on proposed text amendments to Central Business District design standards.

• Waiver request under GLMC 6-5-7(F)(3)(a) for Verts Grand Lake LLC regarding change in controlling beneficial owners
• Final payment for Town's commitment for improvements at Portal Crossing
• Resolution 54-2025 appointing Town Treasurer
• Resolution 56-2025 approving purchase of SMI Snowmaker
• Ordinance 06-2025 text amendments for Central Business District design standards

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees approved a waiver request under GLMC 6-5-7(F)(3)(a) for Verts Grand Lake LLC regarding a change in controlling beneficial owners. The board also approved the purchase of an SMI snowmaker, an ERP services agreement with OpenGov, and appointed Stephanie Rhone as Town Treasurer. A decision on final payment for Portal Crossing improvements was tabled for further information.

• Approved waiver for Verts Grand Lake LLC ownership change (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 54-2025 appointing Stephanie Rhone as Town Treasurer (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 55-2025 for SMI Polecat snowmaker purchase (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 56-2025 for ERP services with OpenGov (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft CBD design standards ordinance for future approval (5-0)
• Cancelled December 22, 2025 Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable and minutes (5-0)
• Tabled final payment for Portal Crossing improvements

Planning Commission

The Grand Lake Planning Commission is meeting to consider approving minutes from five prior meetings and to discuss proposed text amendments regarding the Central Business District and applicable design standards. The commission will make a recommendation on Resolution No. 15-2025, but no final decision is expected during this discussion. Public comment is limited to unscheduled items, and no other substantive actions are on the agenda.

• Discussion and recommendation on Resolution No. 15-2025 regarding Central Business District design standards text amendments
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 23, August 6, August 20, October 8, and October 22, 2025

The Grand Lake Planning Commission discussed proposed text amendments to design guidelines for the Central Business District, receiving public comment on metal use, step-backs, and parking. No formal decision was made on the amendments; the commission tabled approval of minutes from three prior meetings pending input from Chairman Shockey. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (4-1)
• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (3-2)
• Tabled minutes for Aug 20, Oct 8, Oct 22, 2025 (4-1)
• Discussed Reso No. 15-2025 design guidelines; no action taken

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and evening meeting to discuss the Grand Lake Center update and short-term rental fee structure, then vote on the 2026 budget, property tax levy, and cemetery rules. The board will also consider a severance agreement for Matthew Reed-Tolonen.

• Public Hearing FY 2026 Budget
• Approve Resolution 50-2025 adopting 2026 budget
• Approve Resolution 52-2025 levying 2026 property taxes
• Approve severance agreement with Matthew Reed-Tolonen
• Update Grand Lake Area Cemetery rules

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a work session and regular meeting. They will discuss board development and marquee sign design, then consider a special event liquor permit for a comedy night, a severance agreement, a Complete Streets grant submittal, and marina boat purchases. The agenda also includes financial reviews and a 2026 budget draft.

• Public hearing on Special Event Liquor Permit and Resolution 48-2025 for Grand Arts Council 'Comedy Night' on Dec 27, 2025 at Grand Lake Community House, 1026 Park Avenue
• Consideration of a severance agreement regarding Matthew Reed-Tolonen
• Consideration of Complete Streets Grant Submittal
• Consideration of Marina Boat Purchases
• Review of September 2025 financials and 2026 budget draft

The Board approved a Complete Streets planning grant application requiring a ~$23,500 local match, approved a Special Event Liquor Permit and fee waiver for the Grand Arts Council's Comedy Night, and recommended budgeting for three new marina boats. A severance agreement was tabled to the next meeting. The consent agenda and September financials were also approved.

• Approved Complete Streets grant application (5-0)
• Approved Special Event Liquor Permit and Resolution 48-2025 for Grand Arts Council Comedy Night (5-0)
• Tabled severance agreement for Matthew Reed-Tolonen
• Recommended budgeting three Bennington 180 ED boats for 2026 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and evening meeting to discuss the 2026 budget and review a preliminary plat for the Ruger Subdivision. They will also consider setting fees for a new special event by Colorado Aerolabs from November 13–15, 2025.

• Consideration of Resolution 47-2025 to set fees for Colorado Aerolabs "Seusical" event (Nov 13–15, 2025)
• Public hearing for sketch review of Ruger Subdivision preliminary plat at 120 County Road 663
• Grand Lake Center budget presentation and 2026 budget workshop

Planning Commission

The Grand Lake Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss a proposed Central Business District Overlay Zone with design regulations aimed at reinforcing the town's historic western character. Later, the commission will conduct a sketch review of a preliminary plat for an eight-lot subdivision at 120 County Road 663, known as the Ruger Subdivision. No final decisions are expected on either item.

• Discussion of proposed Central Business District Overlay Zone and design regulations
• Sketch review of preliminary plat for 8 lots at 120 County Road 663 (Ruger Subdivision)

The Planning Commission and Board of Trustees held a joint workshop to discuss the proposed Central Business District Historic Overlay Zone, covering design guidelines for colors, materials, boardwalks, setbacks, open space, and parking. No formal decisions were made during the workshop. The Commission also conducted a sketch review of the Ruger Subdivision preliminary plat for eight lots at 120 County Road 663, with no formal recommendation or resolution required at this stage.

• No formal decisions made during historic overlay workshop
• Sketch review of Ruger Subdivision preliminary plat conducted, no action taken
• Consensus to refine overlay draft language on colors, trim, accent materials, setbacks, and parking
• Consensus to consider removing commercial parking minimums and in-lieu fees in overlay zone
• Consensus to explore allowing partial setbacks with 60% street wall and 40% recessed frontage
• Consensus to consider removing mandatory open space requirement for mixed-use developments

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees is meeting for a 2026 budget workshop. The agenda is limited to budget discussions, with no other items listed.

• 2026 budget workshop

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees is meeting in a special session. The only agenda item is an executive session, closed to the public, to discuss a personnel matter involving the Town Manager and Public Works Director. No decisions or other business are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session under Colorado law 24-6-402(4)(f) for personnel discussion involving Town Manager and Public Works Director

The Board of Trustees met in a special session and unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss a personnel matter involving the Town Manager and Public Works Director. The internal investigation into the Town Manager's decisions related to Matthew Reed-Tolonen's termination was completed at 3:15 PM. No substantive decisions were made; the board adjourned at 3:17 PM.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matter (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:17 PM (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: an executive session under Colorado law to discuss a personnel matter involving the Town Manager and Public Works Director. No other business is listed, and no decisions are scheduled for public discussion.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f) for personnel matter involving Town Manager and Public Works Director

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss a personnel matter involving the Town Manager and Public Works Director. After an executive session, the Board heard public comments and decided to continue the executive session on October 21, 2025. No final decision was made on the personnel matter.

• Excused Trustee Miller's absence (6-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss Town Manager's conduct (4-2)
• Continued executive session to October 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss conceptual site plans, proposed design standards, and proposed policies and programs. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion only.

• Conceptual site plans discussion
• Proposed design standards discussion
• Proposed policies and programs discussion

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a work session and evening meeting, including public hearings on three quasi-judicial items: a preliminary development application for a 3-story mixed-use building at 900 Grand Avenue, a preliminary plat and development application for the Leatherwood Development at 1016 Grand Avenue and 1001-1007 Lake Avenue, and a lot consolidation at 107 Perry Street and 405 Mountain Avenue. The board will also discuss food truck regulations, consider a lease renewal with Mountain Paddlers, LLC, and consider selecting marquee signage and appointing a town budget officer.

• Public hearing: Resolution 36-2025 – preliminary development for 3-story mixed-use building at 900 Grand Avenue (ground floor commercial, two residential units)
• Public hearing: Resolution 46-2025 – preliminary plat and development for Leatherwood Development at 1016 Grand Avenue and 1001, 1005, 1007 Lake Avenue
• Public hearing: Resolution 45-2025 – lot consolidation at 107 Perry Street and 405 Mountain Avenue
• Consideration of lease renewal with Mountain Paddlers, LLC
• Discussion of food truck regulations and delegation from business owners

The Board of Trustees approved the preliminary development application for a 3-story mixed-use building at 900 Grand Avenue (Resolution 36-2025) in a 3-3 vote, with the mayor casting the deciding 'no' vote, so the motion failed. The Board also approved the preliminary plat and development application for the Leatherwood Development at 1016 Grand Avenue and 1001, 1005, 1007 Lake Avenue (Resolution 46-2025) in a 5-1 vote. Additionally, the Board approved a lot consolidation at 107 Perry Street and 405 Mountain Avenue (Resolution 45-2025) unanimously, renewed the lease with Mountain Paddlers, LLC, and appointed Trustee Arntson as Town Budget Officer. The Board tabled the marquee signage discussion pending a workshop on brand and logo.

• Approved lease renewal with Mountain Paddlers, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 36-2025 for 900 Grand Avenue mixed-use building (3-3, motion failed)
• Approved Resolution 46-2025 for Leatherwood Development preliminary plat (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 45-2025 for lot consolidation at 107 Perry Street and 405 Mountain Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled marquee signage discussion until brand/logo workshop (unanimous)
• Appointed Trustee Arntson as Town Budget Officer (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand Lake Planning Commission will meet online to discuss three quasi-judicial items: a lot consolidation application at 107 Perry Street and 405 Mountain Avenue, a preliminary development application at 900 Grand Avenue, and the Leatherwood Development at 1016 Grand Avenue and 1001-1007 Lake Avenue. The meeting will also include procedural items such as roll call, unscheduled citizen participation, and conflicts of interest.

• Lot consolidation application at 107 Perry Street and 405 Mountain Avenue (Resolution 12-2025)
• Preliminary development application at 900 Grand Avenue (Resolution 13-2025)
• Leatherwood Development application at 1016 Grand Avenue and 1001-1007 Lake Avenue (Resolution 14-2025)

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a work session on the 2026 Public Works budget and a regular meeting to consider accepting the FY2024 audited financial statements, setting fees for a special event permit, waiving use tax for a project, approving equipment purchase, and approving a grant cooperation MOU. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.

• 2026 Budget Discussion – Public Works
• Accept Audited Financial Statements for FY2024
• Resolution 42-2025: Set fees for Sledtober special event permit (Grand Lake Trail Grooming Inc.)
• Resolution 43-2025: Waive use tax for Space to Create Grand Lake Project at 1128 Park Ave
• Resolution 44-2025: Approve purchase of Kubota sidewalk maintenance machine and attachments

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees approved several resolutions, including setting fees for the Sledtober special event permit, waiving use tax for the Space to Create project, purchasing a Kubota sidewalk maintenance machine, and approving a grant cooperation MOU with the Rotary Club. They also accepted the audited FY2024 financial statements and the consent agenda. All votes were unanimous except for the Sledtober resolution, where Mayor Pro-Tem Sobon abstained due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved consent agenda (accounts payable, meeting minutes) (5-0)
• Accepted audited financial statements for FY2024 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 42-2025 setting fees for Sledtober special event permit (4-0, Sobon abstained)
• Approved Resolution 43-2025 waiving use tax for Space to Create Grand Lake at 1128 Park Ave (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 44-2025 purchasing Kubota sidewalk maintenance machine (5-0)
• Approved MOU for grant cooperation with Rotary Club of Grand Lake (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and evening meeting, including a public hearing on a preliminary development application for a 3-story mixed-use building at 900 Grand Avenue. They will also consider resolutions on fees for a special event, a shoreline setback variance for a boathouse, and a guaranteed maximum price letter for a construction project. The agenda includes routine items such as accounts payable, meeting minutes, and reports.

• Public hearing on Resolution 36-2025: preliminary development application for 3-story mixed-use building at 900 Grand Avenue
• Resolution 40-2025: setting fees for Colorado Rural Funders Learning Network special event on September 18, 2025
• Resolution 41-2025: shoreline setback variance for boathouse at 377 Lake Kove Dr. (Lake Kove Subdivision, Lot 5)
• Resolution 39-2025: guaranteed maximum price qualification letter with Elk Mountain Construction for Space to Create
• Consent agenda: accounts payable and meeting minutes from August 11 and August 25, 2025

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a work session and evening meeting with several quasi-judicial public hearings. They will consider a shoreline variance for a new boathouse, a preliminary development application for a 3-story mixed-use building, a zoning variance for residential units on Lake Avenue, and a rezoning of town-owned property. The board will also review the 2026 draft budget and discuss items like a snowmaker grant and public works projects.

• Shoreline variance for new boathouse at 377 Lake Kove Drive on Shadow Mtn. Reservoir (Resolution 38-2025)
• Preliminary development application for 3-story mixed-use building at 900 Grand Avenue (Resolution 36-2025)
• Zoning variance for 1001 and 1005 Lake Avenue to allow first-floor residential units (Resolution 37-2025)
• Rezoning of town-owned property at 1128 Park Avenue (Ordinance 05-2025)
• Presentation of 2026 draft budget

The Board of Trustees approved Resolution 37-2025, granting a zoning variance for first-floor residential units at 1001 and 1005 Lake Avenue as part of a larger development project, with a 4-2 vote. The board also unanimously approved Ordinance 05-2025, rezoning town-owned property at 1128 Park Avenue. Two other quasi-judicial items—a shoreline variance for a boathouse and a preliminary development application for a mixed-use building at 900 Grand Avenue—were continued to the September 8, 2025 meeting. The consent agenda, including accounts payable and July meeting minutes, was approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 37-2025 zoning variance for 1001 and 1005 Lake Avenue (4-2)
• Approved Ordinance 05-2025 rezoning town property at 1128 Park Avenue (6-0)
• Continued shoreline variance for boathouse at 377 Lake Kove Drive to Sept. 8
• Continued preliminary development application for 900 Grand Avenue to Sept. 8
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable and July 28 minutes (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Grand Lake Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four quasi-judicial items, including a preliminary development application for a 3-story mixed-use building, a zoning variance, a rezoning request, and a design review for a boathouse. No final decisions are made during the citizen participation period.

• Resolution 08-2025: Preliminary development application for 3-story mixed-use building at 900 Grand Avenue (ground floor commercial, two residential units)
• Resolution 09-2025: Zoning variance for 1001 and 1005 Lake Avenue as part of a project at 1016 Grand Avenue and 1001, 1005, 1007 Lake Avenue
• Resolution 10-2025: Rezoning amendment for town-owned property at 1128 Park Avenue (Lots 1-4, Block 3)
• Resolution 11-2025: Design review for a boathouse at 377 Lake Kove Dr (Lake Kove Subdivision Lot 5)

The Grand Lake Planning Commission recommended approval of a preliminary development application for a three-story mixed-use building at 900 Grand Avenue, with conditions including using a wood-grain alternative to metal siding and maintaining setbacks above the second floor. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a zoning variance for residential use on Lake Avenue properties, a rezoning for the Space to Create project at 1128 Park Avenue, and a design review for a boathouse at 377 Lake Kove Drive. All recommendations will go to the Board of Trustees for final action.

• Approved Resolution 08-2025 recommending preliminary approval of 900 Grand Ave mixed-use building (all in favor except Finch)
• Approved Resolution 09-2025 recommending zoning variance for 1001, 1005, 1007 Lake Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 10-2025 recommending rezoning of 1128 Park Ave to commercial (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 11-2025 recommending design review for boathouse at 377 Lake Kove Dr (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting, discussing the Grand Lake Fire Protection District and a Grand Lake Center update, then considering a design review for a remodel and deck addition at 620 Grand Avenue, a 2026 budget calendar, and a fireworks request for US Constitution Week. The board will also enter executive sessions to discuss property acquisition and negotiation strategy.

• Design review for remodel and deck addition at 620 Grand Avenue (Resolution 35-2025)
• 2026 Budget Calendar discussion
• US Constitution Week Fireworks Request
• Accounts Payable for August 11, 2025
• Executive sessions on property purchase/lease and negotiation strategy

The Board of Trustees approved a $5,000 cost share for the September 2025 US Constitution Week fireworks display and approved Resolution 35-2025 for a design review at 620 Grand Avenue. The consent agenda, including accounts payable, was also approved. The board entered executive sessions for property and negotiation matters.

• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable (7-0)
• Approved $5,000 cost share for US Constitution Week fireworks (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 35-2025 design review for 620 Grand Avenue (7-0)
• Entered executive session for property and negotiation matters (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Grand Lake Planning Commission is meeting to consider a quasi-judicial design review for a remodel and deck addition to an existing structure at 620 Grand Avenue (Tract B, Block 20). The agenda includes public comment time, but no decisions will be made during that period. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Design review for remodel and deck addition at 620 Grand Avenue (Resolution 07-2025)

The Grand Lake Planning Commission approved Resolution 07-2025 for a remodel and deck addition at 620 Grand Avenue, with conditions. The approval requires the applicant to ensure at least 50% of the total square footage is commercial or apply for a conditional use permit, and to modify the west-side roof to prevent snow or rain from shedding onto the patio. Staff will review landscaping, paving, snow storage, and loading area plans. The motion carried with all in favor except Commissioner Burke.

• Approved Resolution 07-2025 for 620 Grand Ave remodel with conditions (all in favor except Burke)
• Condition: Ensure at least 50% commercial space or apply for conditional use permit
• Condition: Modify west-side roof to prevent snow/rain shedding onto patio
• Staff to review landscaping, paving, snow storage, and loading area plans

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a work session and regular meeting, including public hearings on three special event permits and a financial review. The board will consider approving liquor permits for the Buffalo Days event and a special use permit for the Colorado Headwater Festival, along with updates on the marina and public works.

• Special event liquor permit for Buffalo Days at Town Park, Aug 16, 9 AM-5 PM (Resolution 33-2025)
• Special event liquor permit for Buffalo Days at Gene Stover Lakefront Park, Aug 16, 10 AM-10 PM (Resolution 34-2025)
• Special use permit for Colorado Headwater Festival, July 9-12, 2026 (camping, parking, noise)
• Accounts Payable for July 28, 2025
• Space to Create Capital & Operating Financials discussion

Planning Commission

The Grand Lake Planning Commission will discuss an informational item regarding staff's administrative design review of a commercial mixed-use project at 1128 Park Avenue (Space to Create) for compliance with town design standards. No decisions will be made on this item; it is for discussion only. The meeting also includes public comment and future agenda planning.

• Administrative Design Review Summary for 1128 Park Avenue (Space to Create) commercial mixed-use project
• Review for compliance with Town of Grand Lake Design Standards
• Unscheduled citizen participation period
• Future agenda items discussion

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the administrative design review for a mixed-use project at 1128 Park Avenue. The project includes nine apartment units and a makerspace, with a total estimated cost of $7.2 million. The motion carried with all commissioners in favor except Commissioner Murray.

• Recommended approval of 1128 Park Ave mixed-use design (all in favor except Murray)
• Noted project includes 9 units and makerspace, 20,184 sq ft
• Confirmed 18 parking spaces exceed requirements
• Acknowledged $240,000 town contribution for makerspace

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting, including a facility tour and several public hearings. Key items include a rezoning petition and design review for a commercial mixed-use project at 1128 Park Avenue, as well as special event permits and fee resolutions for local events. The board will also consider a permit modification for Firefly Pizzeria and discuss parking use on Mary Drive.

• Rezoning petition and zoning map amendment for town-owned property at 1128 Park Avenue (Lots 1-4, Block 3)
• Administrative design review of commercial mixed-use project at 1128 Park Avenue (Space to Create)
• Public hearing on Resolution 30-2025 setting fees for Grand Lake Area Historical Society's Community Picnic (Aug 17, 2025)
• Special use permit for Colorado Headwater Festival (July 9-12, 2026) regarding camping, parking, and noise ordinances
• Special event permits and fee resolutions for Pirate Duck Flotilla (July 18) and LA Wildfire Movie Night (July 23)

The Board of Trustees approved a permit for Firefly Pizzeria, a special event liquor permit for the Historical Society's Community Picnic, and special event permits for the Pirate Duck Flotilla and Juniper Library's movie night. They also accepted a rezoning petition for the town-owned property at 1128 Park Avenue and decided to continue using Mary Drive for parking. No action was taken on the Colorado Headwater Festival permits, with the applicant directed to provide more details.

• Approved Firefly Pizzeria permit application (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 30-2025 for Historical Society's Community Picnic liquor permit (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 31-2025 for Pirate Duck Flotilla special event permit (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 32-2025 for Juniper Library's movie night special event permit (7-0)
• Accepted rezoning petition for 1128 Park Avenue (7-0)
• Continued using Mary Drive for parking
• Tabled Colorado Headwater Festival permits; applicant to provide detailed camping map

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including awarding an asphalt paving contract, setting fees for a special event, approving a new pontoon boat, and vendor fees for trash bags. The board will also conduct interviews and select a general contractor for the Space to Create project.

• Resolution 29-2025: Awarding 2025 Cairns Asphalt Paving Project
• Resolution 28-2025: Setting fees for Rocky Mountain Folk School's Flint Knapping Demo and Archaeology Display
• Approval of new pontoon boat for Headwaters Marina
• Approval of vendor fees for Pay As You Throw bags
• Interviews and selection of general contractor for Space to Create

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees approved the Cairns Avenue paving project, special event fees for a Rocky Mountain Folk School event, and a new pontoon boat for Headwaters Marina. The Board also adjusted vendor fees for Pay As You Throw bags and advanced multiple contracts and selections for the Space to Create project, including hiring AWA Collaborative, Northstar Systembuilt, and Elk Mountain Construction.

• Approved consent agenda including Grand Lake Creative invoice of $100,000 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 29-2025 awarding Cairns Avenue paving project to New West Paving for $26,550 with $5,000 Town contribution (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 28-2025 setting special event fees for Rocky Mountain Folk School's Flint Knapping Demo (7-0)
• Approved a new Bennington 20SXSRC Pontoon boat and Yamaha motor from Elevated Marine for Headwaters Marina (7-0)
• Approved vendor fees for Pay As You Throw bags (7-0)
• Approved contract for Space to Create consulting services with AWA Collaborative (7-0)
• Approved contract with Northstar Systembuilt for Space to Create modular building units (7-0)
• Approved contract with Elk Mountain Construction for General Contracting Services for Space to Create (7-0)

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss updates on Aerolab, Shadowcliff, and Pay As You Throw programs. In the evening session, they will consider an intergovernmental agreement with Grand County, a special use permit for a yacht club event, two liquor license applications, and a resolution updating pay/salary grades.

• Consideration of IGA with Grand County for Historical Preservation Board
• Special use and event permit for Grand Lake Yacht Club's 30th Colorado Laser Championship
• Liquor license transfer from La Cucina Italiana Dello Chef Neil, LLC to Brothers Grand Lake, LLC
• New hotel & restaurant liquor license for Sparky's Snack Shack at 1145 Grand Avenue
• Resolution 27-2025 updating pay/salary grades and job classifications

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees is holding a retreat to discuss individual goals, multi-layered issues, the town code, and miscellaneous topics. The meeting is a discussion session, not a decision-making meeting, and will conclude with a recap and action items.

• Discussion of trustee goals and skills
• Discussion of multi-layered issues
• Town code discussion
• Recap and action items

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees is holding a retreat to discuss a range of topics, including financial issues affecting Colorado towns, capital projects, marketing, development investment, and attracting full-time residents. The agenda also includes ethics training with the town attorney, a presentation by the Antero Group, and discussions on local planning capacity, code changes for affordable/employee housing, and future project prioritization. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and planning session.

• Discussion of financial issues affecting towns in Colorado
• Discussion of capital projects
• Ethics training led by Town Attorney Scott Krob
• Discussion of code changes for affordable/employee housing
• Presentation by Antero Group

Planning Commission

The Grand Lake Planning Commission will hold a joint discussion with the Board of Trustees on Central Business District boundaries and open space requirements for mixed-use development. The commission will also consider a resolution approving a design review for 712 Grand Avenue. Public comment is limited to unscheduled items, and no decisions will be made during that time.

• Joint discussion on Central Business District boundaries and open space requirements for mixed-use development
• Consideration of Resolution 06-2025 approving design review of 712 Grand Avenue

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a work session and evening meeting on May 12, 2025. The evening meeting includes public hearings on a liquor license transfer for Wild Bear Tavern and a shoreline variance at 300 Lakeside Drive, plus discussion of an ordinance about horses in the Residential Estate District. The agenda also includes routine items like accounts payable and meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: liquor license transfer from Wild Bear Tavern Inc. to Wild Bear Tavern, Inc.
• Public hearing: Resolution 26-2025, shoreline variance on Lot 6, Shadow Pointe (300 Lakeside Drive)
• Ordinance 04-2025: amending Town Code Section 12-2-9(A)(4) regarding horses in the Residential Estate District
• Consent agenda: accounts payable and meeting minutes for April 28, 2025
• Work session updates: Grand County Library District, ADA, CDT, Dark Sky

The Board of Trustees denied a shoreline variance for a boat dock at 300 Lakeside Drive, citing insufficient evidence of exceptional circumstances and potential trespass issues. The board also approved a liquor license transfer for Wild Bear Tavern, approved an ordinance permitting two horses per acre in the Residential Estate District, and moved forward with the Space to Create project.

• Denied shoreline variance for boat dock at 300 Lakeside Drive (3-2, with 2 abstentions)
• Approved liquor license transfer from Wild Bear Tavern Inc. to Wild Bear Tavern, Inc. (6-0, with 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance 04-2025 permitting two horses per acre in Residential Estate District (5-0, with 2 absent)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable and meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved moving forward with Space to Create project without a vote

Planning Commission

The Grand Lake Planning Commission will meet on May 7, 2025, to hold a public hearing and consider a shoreline variance for 300 Lakeside Drive, also known as Lot 6, Shadow Pointe. The commission will also review meeting minutes from March 5 and March 19, 2025.

• Public hearing and consideration of Resolution 05-2025 for a shoreline variance on Lot 6, Shadow Pointe (300 Lakeside Drive)
• Consideration of meeting minutes from March 5, 2025
• Consideration of meeting minutes from March 19, 2025

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting, including a trustee candidate interview and a resolution to appoint a new trustee to fill a vacancy. They will also consider a special use and special event permit for the Colorado Headwater Festival, and a request to approve a workshop with Artaic Group. The agenda includes routine items like accounts payable, minutes, and financial statements.

• Resolution 25-2025 appointing a new trustee to fill a vacancy
• Special use and special event permit for Colorado Headwater Festival, July 9-12, 2026 (camping, parking, noise ordinance)
• Request to approve Space to Create Owners Rep/Financing Workshop with Artaic Group
• Financial statements and cash/fund balances ending March 31, 2025
• Accounts payable and meeting minutes for April 14, 2025

The Board appointed Trustee Mills to fill a vacancy until April 2026. They approved a noise variance for the Colorado Headwater Festival to extend to 11:00 pm, but tabled camping and parking variance requests until the June 9 meeting. The Board voted not to recommend the Mayor sign a contract with Artaic Group for Owners Rep services.

• Appointed Trustee Mills to fill vacancy until April 2026
• Approved noise variance for Colorado Headwater Festival to 11:00 pm (3-3, Mayor Nay)
• Tabled camping variance request (7-6-15) until June 9, 2025
• Tabled parking variance request (7-10-2) until June 9, 2025
• Voted not to recommend Mayor sign Artaic Group contract (5-0-1 abstain)

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and evening meeting to discuss code enforcement priorities, food truck policy, and vote on special event liquor permits for two Grand Arts Council comedy nights. They will also consider adopting a new town fee schedule and approve contracts, including one with Artaic.

• Special Event Liquor Permit for Grand Arts Council Comedy Night on April 26, 2025 (5:00 PM–9:00 PM)
• Special Event Liquor Permit for Grand Arts Council Comedy Night on May 24, 2025 (5:00 PM–9:00 PM)
• Request to adopt Town of Grand Lake Fee Schedule via Resolution 24-2025
• Consideration of Artaic contract
• Approval of MA Studio Addendum

The Board approved two special event liquor permits and resolutions for Grand Arts Council comedy nights, adopted the 2025 Town fee schedule, and approved an addendum with MA Studios. The Artaic contract was moved to the April 28 meeting. The Board also discussed a $2.3 million funding gap for the Space to Create affordable housing project, with no decision made.

• Approved special event liquor permit and Resolution 22-2025 for Grand Arts Council Comedy Night on April 26 (5-0)
• Approved special event liquor permit and Resolution 23-2025 for Grand Arts Council Comedy Night on May 24 (5-0)
• Approved MA Studio addendum (4-1, Mayor Pro-Tem Sobon nay)
• Adopted Resolution 24-2025, Town of Grand Lake Fee Schedule (4-0, Mayor Pro-Tem Sobon abstained)
• Moved Artaic Contract to April 28, 2025 meeting
• Approved consent agenda including March 10 and March 24 meeting minutes and accounts payable (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting, including a joint session with the Planning Commission on a downtown district vision. The evening agenda includes several action items: a special event liquor permit for a chili cookoff, a new special event application for a music festival, an annexation ordinance for property at 120 County Road 663, a shoreline variance continuation request, an ordinance to set Planning Commission compensation, and a possible appointment to a regional water board. Public comments are limited to three minutes.

• Special event liquor permit for Kevin's Outreach for Local Emergencies 'Chili Cookoff' (Resolution 21-2025)
• New special event application for Yarmony Music, LLC 'Colorado Headwater Festival' on July 10-11, 2026
• Ordinance 02-2025: annexation of property at 120 County Road 663, zoning as Single Family Residential - High Density
• Request to continue shoreline variance for Lot 6, Shadow Pointe (300 Lakeside Drive) to after May 7, 2025
• Ordinance 03-2025: approve compensation for Planning Commission

The Board of Trustees approved Ordinance 02-2025 to annex property at 120 County Road 663 and zone it as single-family residential-high density. They also approved a special event liquor permit for the Chili Cookoff, a special event application for the Colorado Headwater Festival, compensation for planning commission members, and a recommendation for a utility representative. A shoreline variance request was continued to May 12, 2025.

• Approved Ordinance 02-2025 annexing 120 County Road 663 and zoning as single-family residential-high density (6-0)
• Approved special event liquor permit and Resolution 21-2025 for Kevin's Outreach Chili Cookoff (6-0)
• Approved special event application for Yarmony Music's Colorado Headwater Festival July 10-11, 2026 (5-1, Miller nay)
• Approved Ordinance 03-2025 setting planning commission compensation at $60 per meeting (6-0)
• Recommended Adam Cwiklin as Grand County Municipal Utility representative to Colorado Basin Roundtable (6-0)
• Continued shoreline variance for boat dock at 300 Lakeside Drive to May 12, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved accounts payable for March 24, 2025 (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Grand Lake Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two quasi-judicial items: a resolution to recommend establishing Single Family Residential - High Density zoning for a tract at 120 County Road 663, and a resolution to consider a shoreline variance for 300 Lakeside Drive. The commission will also take public comment on non-agenda items, but will not make decisions on those.

• Public hearing on Resolution 04-2025: recommend high-density single-family zoning for 120 County Road 663
• Public hearing on Resolution 05-2025: shoreline variance for Lot 6, Shadow Pointe, 300 Lakeside Drive
• Unscheduled citizen participation period (no decisions made)

The Grand Lake Planning Commission recommended approval of Resolution 04-2025, establishing Single Family Residential-High Density zoning for an unincorporated tract at 120 County Road 663, with a condition to include pedestrian access in the annexation. The motion passed 5-0, with one abstention. The commission also continued a shoreline variance request for 300 Lakeside Drive to the May 7 meeting to gather more information, including a channel survey and formal correspondence from the fire district and Army Corps of Engineers.

• Approved Resolution 04-2025 recommending Single Family Residential-High Density zoning for 120 County Road 663 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Added condition to recommend pedestrian access with annexation for 120 County Road 663
• Continued shoreline variance hearing for 300 Lakeside Drive to May 7, 2025
• Directed obtaining a channel survey, fire district and Army Corps correspondence, and a dock sketch for the variance request

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting. They will discuss a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Taco About It, Inc., approve a distracted driving policy for town employees, and authorize cash account and safe deposit box signers. The agenda also includes routine items like meeting minutes and accounts payable.

• Quasi-judicial hearing: new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Taco About It, Inc. at 712 Grand Avenue
• Resolution 19-2025: Approving a Distracted Driving Policy for Town Employees
• Resolution 20-2025: Authorizing Cash Account and Safe Deposit Box Signers
• Consent agenda: February 24, 2025 meeting minutes and March 10, 2025 accounts payable

Planning Commission

The Grand Lake Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss land use regulations, specifically seeking interpretations and direction. The agenda includes public comment, conflict of interest disclosures, and future agenda items, but no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion on Land Use Regulations – Interpretations and Direction

The Grand Lake Planning Commission met to discuss interpretations of building height, setback, and private open space regulations, but took no formal votes or decisions. The commission agreed to revisit these issues in future meetings and to bring recommendations for potential code updates.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Agreed to revisit building height and setback interpretation issues in future meetings
• Agreed to bring recommendations for private open space definition and permitted uses list updates
• Agreed to evaluate allowing credit for above-grade patios/gardens in private open space requirements

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a work session and regular meeting. They will discuss and potentially approve several items, including a safety manual, contracts for affordable housing project consulting, and the town manager's employment. The board will also consider accepting the mayor's resignation and filling resulting vacancies.

• Consideration of Resolution 12-2025, adopting a Safety Manual
• Consideration of Resolution 16-2025, approving architect engineering consulting contract for affordable housing project
• Consideration of Resolution 17-2025, approving project management consultant contract for affordable housing project
• Consideration to accept resignation of Mayor Stephan Kudron
• Consideration of Resolution 18-2025, appointing Stephan Kudron as Town Administrator and Manager

The Board accepted Mayor Steve Kudron's resignation and appointed him Town Administrator and Manager with a salary of $160,000, down from the proposed $168,000. Christina Bergquist was appointed Mayor, and Michael Sobon was appointed Mayor Pro-Tem. The Board also approved a consent agenda, notary services, a safety manual, and an architect contract for the affordable housing project, while tabling the project management consultant contract for more information.

• Accepted Mayor Kudron's resignation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 18-2025 appointing Kudron as Town Manager with $160,000 salary (6-0)
• Appointed Christina Bergquist as Mayor (6-0)
• Appointed Michael Sobon as Mayor Pro-Tem (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda for Feb 24, 2025 (6-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved notary services with no wills (6-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved Resolution 12-2025 adopting safety manual (6-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved Resolution 16-2025 for architect contract with MA Studios (6-1, Sobon nay)

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will decide fees for the Grand Lake Skijoring event and the Grand Lake Corvette Show, and hold a public hearing on zoning variances for properties at 825 Lake Avenue and 1001–1016 Grand Avenue. The board will also consider contracts for treasurer support, on-call planning, and local planning capacity, and approve a liquor permit for the Skijoring event.

• Set fees for Grand Lake Skijoring Volunteer Lunches and Beer Garden (March 8–9, 2025)
• Set fees for Colorado Corvette Club’s Grand Lake Corvette Show
• Public hearing on zoning variances for 825 Lake Avenue and 1001–1016 Grand Avenue
• Approve contracts for treasurer support, on-call planning, and local planning capacity
• Approve liquor permit for Grand Lake Skijoring event

Planning Commission

The Grand Lake Planning Commission will consider two quasi-judicial variance requests continued from the January 8, 2025 meeting. One involves a setback variance for 825 Lake Avenue, and the other involves four zoning variances for the Leatherwood Development site. The commission will also approve minutes and hear public comments.

• Variance request for setback requirements on Lot 12, Block 12, Grand Lake Subdivision (825 Lake Avenue)
• Four zoning variances for Leatherwood Development site (1016 Grand Avenue and 1001, 1005, 1007 Lake Avenue)
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 4, 2025 and January 8, 2025
• Public comment period for unscheduled items

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting, discussing updates from Grand County Tourism and the Chamber, then considering several contracts, special event liquor permits, and a firewall replacement. The board will also enter executive session for legal advice on the Alcorn Trust property.

• 2025 Hilly Lawn Contract for landscape services
• Marketing & Visitor Center contracts with Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce
• Special event liquor permits for Grand Arts Council events and Winter Carnival
• Special event permit for Grand Lake Skijoring
• Firewall replacement consideration

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees approved the 2025 Hilly Lawn contract for landscape services, marketing and visitor center contracts with the Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce, and several special event liquor and event permits for upcoming community events. The board also directed the Town Manager to sign a contract with Executech for a new firewall and Sophos support. All votes were unanimous except for the Chamber contracts, which passed 6-1 with Trustee Sobon voting nay.

• Approved 2025 Hilly Lawn contract for landscape services (6-0)
• Approved marketing and visitor center contracts with Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce (6-1)
• Approved special event liquor permit and Resolution 03-2025 for Grand Arts Council's 'An Evening of Music' (6-0)
• Approved special event liquor permit and Resolution 04-2025 for Grand Arts Council's 'Moors & McCumber Concert' (6-0)
• Approved special event permit and Resolution 05-2025 for Town's 'Winter Carnival' (6-0)
• Approved special event permit and Resolution 06-2025 for Colorado Skijoring's 'Grand Lake Skijoring' (6-0)
• Directed Town Manager to sign contract with Executech for new firewall and Sophos support (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Grand Lake Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting, discussing future water rates, a snowcat over Trail Ridge, and a treasurer vacancy. In the evening session, they will consider an emergency ordinance to regulate natural medicine businesses, approve a final development plan for the Gateway Inn, and discuss a town planner search. Two variance requests were continued to February 5 by the Planning Commission.

• Emergency Ordinance 01-2025: regulations for natural medicine businesses
• Resolution 02-2025: final development plan for Gateway Inn, 120 W. Lake Avenue
• Variance request for 825 Lake Avenue (continued to Feb 5)
• Four zoning variances for Leatherwood site, 1016 Grand Ave and 1001-1007 Lake Ave (continued to Feb 5)
• Resolution 01-2025: appointing Town Clerk Pro-Tem

The Board of Trustees approved an emergency ordinance adding regulations for natural medicine businesses, requiring storefronts in Commercial Transitional or planned development districts. They also approved a final development plan for the Gateway Inn, designated posting locations for public meeting notices, and appointed a Town Clerk Pro-Tem. Two variance requests were continued to February 5, 2025.

• Approved Emergency Ordinance 01-2025 regulating natural medicine businesses (6-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved Resolution 02-2025 final development plan for Gateway Inn at 120 W. Lake Avenue (6-0, Mayor abstained)
• Designated Grand Lake Post Office and Town Hall as posting locations for public meeting notices (6-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved Resolution 01-2025 appointing Sarah Weekes as Town Clerk Pro-Tem (6-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable (6-0, Mayor abstained)
• Continued variance request for 825 Lake Avenue to February 5, 2025
• Continued Leatherwood variance request to February 5, 2025

Planning Commission

The Grand Lake Planning Commission will hold three quasi-judicial public hearings on resolutions involving development plan and variance requests. The hearings cover an amendment to the Gateway Inn's final development plan, a setback variance on Lake Avenue, and four zoning variances for the Leatherwood Development site. No decisions are made during the citizen participation period.

• Resolution 01-2025: Amendment to Final Development Plan for Gateway Inn, 120 W. Lake Avenue
• Resolution 02-2025: Setback variance request for Lot 12, Block 12, 825 Lake Avenue
• Resolution 03-2025: Four zoning variances for Leatherwood Development, 1016 Grand Avenue and 1001, 1005, 1007 Lake Avenue
• Public hearing for unscheduled citizen participation (no decisions made)