Idaho Springs, CO

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

Business & Community Promotions Board

Historic Preservation Review Commission

City Council

Historic Sites and Facilities Board

Historic Preservation Review Commission

Business & Community Promotions Board

The Business and Community Promotions Board will discuss event recaps and upcoming seasonal activities. The meeting includes planning for the Holiday Ramble and business participation in the Trunk or Treat and Zombie Party on Miner Street.

• Miner’s Feast recap including visitor demographics and results
• Trunk or Treat and Zombie Party on Miner Street
• Holiday Ramble planning, including a proposed holiday hayride and Sips of the Season
• Fall marketing results and wayfinding progress

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on the proposed 2027 budget and a school district ballot measure. The regular meeting includes votes on municipal code amendments and the appointment of members to the Planning Commission and Historic Sites and Facilities Board.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #20 to designate 121 15th Avenue (Roberts Brothers Garage) as a local historic preservation site
• Ordinance #22 to authorize alterations to non-conforming buildings when alterations are legally conforming
• Agreement with Newmark Valuation & Advisory, LLC for an appraisal of 839 Colorado 103
• Resolution #30 adopting the City Council Five-Year Strategic Planning Executive Report
• Appointments of Judy Murphy, Michael Davenport, and Reba Bechtel to city boards

Historic Sites and Facilities Board

The Historic Sites and Facilities Board will meet to discuss adding the Miner Street Bridge to the Sites and Facilities List. The board will also review recommendations regarding the Bryan Hose House and House House #2.

• Addition of Miner Street Bridge to Sites and Facilities List
• Recommendations for Bryan Hose House and House House #2

Planning Commission

The Idaho Springs Planning Commission meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 1711 Miner Street, with remote participation via Zoom. The main items are two public hearings: Resolution #PC 3, Series 2026, approving the 2026 Idaho Springs Comprehensive Plan and recommending its adoption to City Council, and Ordinance #22, Series 2026, amending section 21-12 of the Municipal Code to allow alterations to non-conforming buildings when the alterations are legally conforming. The Commission will also consider a parking fee-in-lieu request for 121 15th Avenue, plus routine agenda and minutes approvals and a work session on exterior lighting.

• PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution #PC 3, Series 2026 — approving the 2026 Idaho Springs Comprehensive Plan and recommending adoption to City Council
• PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance #22, Series 2026 — amending Municipal Code section 21-12 to authorize alterations to non-conforming buildings when legally conforming
• Parking Fee-in-Lieu request for 121 15th Avenue
• Motion to approve minutes of September 2nd, 2026
• Work session on exterior lighting

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a work session on noise, affordable housing, design, and parking, then vote on several items including a $96,815 task order for right-of-way acquisition services, a Proposition 123 affordable housing commitment, and two resolutions. The meeting includes standard approvals of minutes and bills.

• Motion to approve $96,815 task order from HDR Engineering for Right of Way Acquisition Service for Mobility Hub Program
• Resolution #28, Series 2026: amended grant of easement and lease assignment with Global Signal Acquisitions IV, LLC for wireless telecom facilities at 2000 Colorado Blvd
• Resolution #29, Series 2026: accepting Lot 3, Block 57/Former Golddigger Field Subdivision as Golddigger Park
• Motion to direct staff to submit Proposition 123 Commitment for 2027-2029 cycle
• Work session topics: noise ordinance, affordable housing incentives, architectural design updates, parking requirements study

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council is holding a work session to review August financial statements, a strategic plan presentation, and department budget requests for 2027. The council will also discuss affordable housing incentives and architectural guidelines. This is a discussion and review session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• August financial statements review
• Strategic plan presentation
• Department budget requests for 2027
• Discussion of affordable housing incentives
• Discussion of architectural guidelines

Business & Community Promotions Board

The Idaho Springs Business & Community Promotions Board is meeting to approve its 2027 budget recommendations for City Council, hear a director's report, and receive presentations on the CCA DuckOutDV, Mountain Corridor traffic, and a Mobility Hub. The board will also swear in a new appointed member, Cris Slaymaker, and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Motion to approve 2027 budget recommendations to City Council
• Swearing in of appointed member Cris Slaymaker, Slaymaker Cellers
• Presentation: CCA DuckOutDV
• Presentation: Mountain Corridor Traffic Report
• Presentation: Mobility Hub

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a work session on the Mobility Hub Phase 1, library parking, a new park conveyance, affordable housing incentives, and architectural guidelines, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes resolutions on the Mobility Hub agreement, a wireless lease, a subdivision plat, and historic designation of the Roberts Brothers Garage, plus public hearings on conditional use permits and group homes. Several ordinances are on first or second reading, and an executive session is scheduled to discuss property conveyance and legal advice.

• Resolution #18: Approve agreement with State of Colorado for Mobility Hub Phase 1 near Exit 240
• Resolution #24: Grant easement and lease to Global Signal Acquisitions IV for wireless facilities at 2000 Colorado Blvd
• Public hearing: Resolution #25 approving Lots 1-12, Block 75 Minor Subdivision Plat
• Resolution #26 and Ordinance #20: Designate 121 15th Avenue (Roberts Brothers Garage) as Local Historic Preservation Site
• Ordinance #17: Regulate group homes for persons with disabilities per state and federal law

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission is meeting to consider a local historic designation for the property at 121 15th Avenue, known as the Roberts Brothers' Garage. The agenda also includes swearing in an alternate member, approving the prior meeting's minutes, and general updates. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Local Historic Designation for 121 15th Avenue 'Roberts Brothers' Garage'
• Swearing in of Alternate Member Patti Tyler
• Approval of minutes from May 19th, 2026

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a work session to review plans for the former Carlson Elementary School property, a public investment request from the Clear Creek Center for Arts & Education, and updates to the city’s Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will also address a grant, easement, and lease assignment for a communications tower.

• Review of former Carlson Elementary School Property plans
• Clear Creek Center for Arts & Education Public Investment Request
• Comprehensive Plan Update and Next Steps
• Communications Tower Grant of Easement & Assignment of Lease

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a minor subdivision and an ordinance to regulate group homes. The meeting also includes a work session to review preliminary parking study results and potential code amendments.

• Public hearing for subdivision SUBD26-002 at 503, 509, and 521 Colorado Boulevard
• Public hearing for Ordinance #17, Series 2026, regarding group home regulations
• Work session on potential code amendment for nonconforming buildings
• Work session on potential code amendment for exterior lighting regulations
• Review of preliminary results from a parking study

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to refer a ballot issue to voters for a new occupational tax on outdoor recreation experiences, with revenue dedicated to addressing impacts. The council will also consider resolutions on an easement agreement for gondola improvements and an affordable senior housing grant application, plus ordinances on a Miner Street occupancy agreement and a moratorium on private paid parking permits.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #19, Series 2026: occupational tax on outdoor recreation, referred to voters
• Resolution #20, Series 2026: access and maintenance easement with Michty Argo Metropolitan District No. 2 for Gondola upper landing
• Resolution #23, Series 2026: application to Colorado DOLA for Idaho Springs Affordable Senior Housing Project
• Ordinance #15, Series 2026: amended occupancy agreement for 2060 Miner Street with Historical Society
• Ordinance #18, Series 2026: temporary moratorium on private paid parking facility permits

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission is holding a work session featuring a 'Historic Preservation 101' presentation, discussion, and Q&A. This is an educational session rather than a decision-making meeting, with no formal actions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Historic Preservation 101 presentation and discussion
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

Business & Community Promotions Board

The Idaho Springs Business and Community Promotions Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main action item is a motion to approve a sound system purchase, with no dollar amount specified. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes, a director's report, and business round-table updates.

• Motion to approve Sound System Purchase
• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2026
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Director Report
• Round Table Updates from Businesses

City Council

The City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including denying a final development plan for a multifamily affordable housing project at 1300 Colorado Boulevard, adopting an amended employee compensation plan, and approving intergovernmental agreements for Proposition 123 credits and a special election. First readings will be held on ordinances to amend conditional use permit rules and to regulate group homes for persons with disabilities. The council will also consider appointing members to the Business and Community Promotions Board and consent to assign a charging station license agreement from EV Build, Inc. to Loop Global, Inc.

• Resolution #15 denying a Final Development Plan for a new multifamily affordable housing development at 1300 Colorado Boulevard
• Resolution #19 adopting an amended compensation plan for city employees and officers
• Resolution #21 approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with several counties regarding shared Proposition 123 credits
• Ordinance #17 first reading to regulate group homes for persons with disabilities in conformance with Colorado and federal fair housing laws
• Motion to approve mayor signing consent for assignment of charging station license agreement from EV Build, Inc. to Loop Global, Inc.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance #16, Series 2026. This proposed ordinance would amend Section 21-105 of the Municipal Code to allow Conditional Use Permits to be personal to the applicant and have limited or unlimited durations.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #16, Series 2026 regarding Conditional Use Permits
• Work session on Group Homes Code Amendment
• Work session on Comprehensive Plan Draft
• Work session on Idaho Springs Design Requirements

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will review financial reports, adopt an intergovernmental affordable‑housing agreement, and hold a public hearing on a final development plan for a new multifamily affordable housing project at 1300 Colorado Boulevard. The council will also consider a fee‑waiver request for the same project, a temporary moratorium on private paid‑parking permits, and a $47,878.83 furniture purchase for the new police station. Several ordinances and resolutions will be read and voted on, including a proposal for an occupational tax on outdoor recreation. All items are listed on the July 27, 2026 agenda.

• Resolution No. 14: Adopt Proposition 123 Affordable Housing Intergovernmental Agreement
• Public Hearing on Resolution No. 15: Final Development Plan for multifamily affordable housing at 1300 Colorado Blvd
• Resolution No. 16: Waiver of various fees for DW Development Group’s affordable housing project at 1300 Colorado Blvd
• Ordinance #18: Temporary moratorium on permits for private paid parking facilities
• Police Department request: Approve $47,878.83 for furniture for the new police station

Historic Preservation Review Commission

Business & Community Promotions Board

The board will meet to review director reports and business updates. The agenda includes a scheduled public comment from the Libertarian Party of Clear Creek County.

• Public comment from Libertarian Party of Clear Creek County

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Final Development Plan for a 50-unit affordable multifamily residential project at 1300 Colorado Boulevard, a 1.54-acre C-2 zoned parcel. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine procedural items including approval of minutes and general updates.

• Public hearing for FDP26-001: final development plan for 50-unit affordable multifamily development at 1300 Colorado Boulevard
• Motion to approve minutes from June 4, 2026
• Motion to approve the agenda of July 20, 2026

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will discuss and vote on several items including a resolution to call a special municipal election coordinated with the November 3, 2026 state general election, an intergovernmental agreement for affordable housing under Proposition 123, and a Heritage and Visitor Center occupation agreement. The council will also hold public hearings on ordinances granting conditional use permits for private parking facilities at two locations and consider second readings of ordinances adjusting water/sewer rates, removing charcoal grill fires from fire ban exemptions, and renewing a Comcast franchise agreement.

• Resolution #13, Series 2026: Calling a special municipal election to refer at least one ballot question to city electors on November 3, 2026
• Resolution #14, Series 2026: Adopting an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Clear Creek Trail Collaborative
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 10, Series 2026: Conditional use for a private parking facility at 2833 and 2821 Colorado Boulevard
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 11, Series 2026: Conditional use for a private parking facility at 2815 Miner Street
• Ordinance #12, Series 2026: Amending water and sewer rates for out-of-city commercial customers to correct a 2026 rate error

Historic Sites and Facilities Board

The Historic Sites and Facilities Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of April minutes, and staff updates on the waterwheel, window workshop, and brass plaques. Discussion items include policies and procedures, a cemetery work plan, a library and central hose house work plan, and the potential future operation of Coach No. 60 on the Georgetown Loop Railroad. No voting items are scheduled.

• Discussion of Coach No. 60 potential future operation on Georgetown Loop
• Cemetery work plan discussion
• Library & Central Hose House work plan discussion
• Staff updates on waterwheel, window workshop, brass plaques
• Approval of April 13, 2026 minutes

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 22, 2026, at City Hall. The agenda is largely procedural, but the council will vote on five ordinances, including two conditional-use permits for private parking facilities, a water/sewer rate correction for out-of-city commercial customers, a fire-ban exemption change, and a Comcast franchise renewal.

• Approve Ordinance #10 & #11: Conditional-use permits for private parking at 2833 and 2821 Colorado Blvd and 2815 Miner St
• Approve Ordinance #12: Correct 2026 water/sewer base rates for out-of-city commercial customers
• Approve Ordinance #13: Remove charcoal grill fires from fire-ban exemptions
• Approve Ordinance #14: Renew non-exclusive Comcast franchise agreement for city rights-of-way
• Appoint and swear in Ward 1 City Councilmember from submitted letters of interest

Business & Community Promotions Board

The Business and Community Promotions Board will consider three action items: approving a Digital Multimedia Historic Tour with Creative Trajectory, reallocating fireworks funding, and approving the redesign of internal barriers on Miner Street along with new barrier signs. A presentation on Mighty ARGO brand partnerships is also scheduled. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as agenda approval, minutes, public comment, and director report.

• Motion to approve Digital Multimedia Historic Tour with Creative Trajectory
• Motion to approve Proposed Reallocation Strategy of Fireworks Funding
• Motion to approve redesign of internal barriers on Miner Street and purchase of additional barrier signs
• Presentation on Mighty ARGO brand partnerships

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading for an ordinance to annex unincorporated lands known as the VCMP Annexation. A public hearing will also be held to discuss zoning approximately 23.36 acres of that land as a Planned Development (PD).

• Ordinance #8: Annexation of unincorporated lands (VCMP Annexation)
• Ordinance #9: Zoning of 23.36 acres as Planned Development (PD)
• Public comment from Heather Campbell and David Harvey regarding a proposed fence
• Work session on Clear Creek Trail Intergovernmental Agreement
• Work session on public and private parking requirements

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two requests for conditional use permits to establish private parking lots. The body will also hold a work session to discuss a potential code amendment regarding temporary conditional use permits.

• CUP26-002: Private parking lot request at 2833 and 2821 Colorado Boulevard
• CUP26-003: Private parking lot request at 2815 Miner Street
• Work session on Temporary Conditional Use Permit potential code amendment

City Council

During the work session, council will receive updates on the Business & Community Promotions Board, Riverside Drive, finances, and an electric mobility grant application. The regular meeting includes a public hearing on modifying the premises of Tommyknocker Brewery and Pub, a vote on Resolution #12 adopting an amended City Parking Plan, and an executive session to discuss potential November ballot issues.

• Public hearing on modification of premises for Tommyknocker Brewery and Pub (liquor license).
• Vote on Resolution #12 adopting an amended City Parking Plan.
• Discussion of electric mobility technical readiness grant application (work session).
• Receipt of April 2026 financial statements.
• Executive session for legal advice on potential November ballot issues.

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will hold public hearings regarding two property modification requests. The body will also swear in alternate member Patti Tyler.

• Public Hearing COA26-001: Wooden ramp construction at 1921 Virginia Street
• Public Hearing COA26-002: New entry door, window, and roof mechanical equipment at 1743 Miner Street
• Swearing in of Alternate Member Patti Tyler

Business & Community Promotions Board

The Business and Community Promotions Board will meet to approve minutes, hear reports, and take action on fireworks recommendations and the reallocation of event funds.

• Recommendation of Fireworks for 2026
• Recommendation to reallocate events fund to Fall Taste of Idaho Springs
• Workforce Colorado presentation
• Round Table Updates from Businesses
• Approval of April 20, 2026 minutes