Idaho Springs public meetings in 2025

Business & Community Promotions Board

The Idaho Springs Business & Community Promotions Board will meet on December 15, 2025, to approve the 2026 Strategic Forward-Facing Marketing Action Plan, review the 2026 Director Scope of Services contract, and act on several grant and meeting-schedule items. The board will also hear a presentation on November Mountain Corridor vehicle counts and receive updates from local businesses.

• Approval of the CTO Proposal Change Form for the FY25 Wayfinding Grant
• Review and approval of the 2026 Director Scope of Services contract
• Adoption of the 2026 Strategic Forward-Facing Marketing Action Plan for Idaho Springs
• Recommendation of 2026 Board and Staff Member seats
• Approval of moving the January BCPB meeting to January 26th, 2026

Variance Board of Adjustments

The Idaho Springs Variance Board of Adjustments will hold three public hearings on requests for side setback variances at 1620, 1622, and 1630 Virginia Street to accommodate sheds of 72, 80, and 80 square feet, respectively. The board will also approve minutes from the December 12, 2024 meeting and receive general updates.

• Public hearing VAR25-001: side setback variance at 1620 Virginia Street for a 72 sq ft shed
• Public hearing VAR25-002: side setback variance at 1622 Virginia Street for an 80 sq ft shed
• Public hearing VAR25-003: side setback variance at 1630 Virginia Street for an 80 sq ft shed
• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2024

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026 budget and property tax levy, approve a senior affordable housing restrictive covenant, and adopt council rules. They will also discuss police radio encryption, extended stay licensing, and a planning grant, and consider appointments for Ward 1 and City Clerk vacancies.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2026 budget (Resolution #32, Series 2025)
• Property tax levy for 2025 (Resolution #33, Series 2025)
• Senior Affordable Housing Restrictive Covenant for 839 CO-103 (Resolution #34)
• Adoption of City Council Rules of Conduct (Resolution #35)
• Executive session on redevelopment of former Carlson Elementary School site (1300 Miner St)

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed 2026 budget, an S&P bond rating, a body camera update, and council rules of conduct. At the regular meeting, they will consider approving a water supply agreement with Daly Family Partners, LLC, a five-year contract with AXON for body cameras, and an engineering proposal for a water line on Highway 103.

• Resolution #31, Series 2025: Water Supply Agreement with Daly Family Partners, LLC
• Five-year AXON body camera contract totaling $58,293.60 ($11,658.72 annually)
• JVA engineering proposal for lower HWY 103 water line for $38,000
• Proposed 2026 budget discussion
• October 2025 financial statements and auditor letter

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission is holding a work session to discuss potential historic designations for 1616 Wall Street and 1921 Virginia Street (Zion Lutheran Church), both as pre-submittal discussions. The commission will also consider member rotation for chair, vice chair, alternates, and expiring seats, and hold a discussion on defining characteristics. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only work session.

• Potential designation of 1616 Wall Street - pre-submittal meeting
• 1921 Virginia Street - Zion Lutheran Church - pre-submittal discussion
• Member rotation for chair, vice chair, alternates and expiring seats
• Defining characteristics discussion

Business & Community Promotions Board

The Business and Community Promotions Board is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, hear public comment, and receive a director's report. A presentation on the Comprehensive Plan's goals and objectives for tourism and economic development is scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural, with the presentation being the main substantive item.

• Presentation: Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives - Tourism and Economic Development
• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2025
• Director's Report for November 17, 2025
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed 2026 budget and an employee letter regarding the budget. This is a non-decision meeting focused on administrative updates.

• Employee letter regarding 2026 budget
• Proposed 2026 Budget Update

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve bills, minutes, and two key purchases: two 2025 Ford Explorers for the police department and roof repairs for the visitor center. The meeting also includes a work session reviewing the 2024 audit and discussing avalanche howitzer preservation.

• Purchase two 2025 Ford Explorers for $102,354.40 from Phil Long Ford of Denver
• Approve visitor center roof repairs quote for $14,500 from Roof Tech Restorations
• Review 2024 audit presentation
• Discuss avalanche howitzer preservation
• Executive session on recent real estate transactions in Virginia Canyon Mountain Park

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, swearing in a new police officer, and accepting a donation to the police department. The agenda also includes receiving the September 2025 financial statements and a cemetery update, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Swearing in of new Police Officer Brandon Robinson (rescheduled from Oct 13)
• Donation to police department from Doyle Disposal
• Approval of bills through October 27, 2025
• September 2025 Financial Statements
• 2025 Idaho Springs Cemetery Update

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Idaho Springs Historic Preservation Review Commission is holding a work session to discuss several topics, including a grant opportunity, historic resources goals in the comprehensive plan update, architectural design requirements, and promoting residential historic districts and local landmarks. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion.

• American 250 / Colorado 150 CLG Grant Program Opportunity
• Comprehensive Plan Update - Historic Resources Goals and Objectives
• Continued Discussion on Architectural Design Requirements, Buffer Zone, Etc.
• Promotion of Residential Historic Districts and Local Landmarks - Next Steps

Business & Community Promotions Board

The Idaho Springs Business & Community Promotions Board will meet to approve minutes, hear a presentation on the Happy Llama print portal, and vote on releasing it to local businesses. The board will also discuss scheduling Q4 Community Conversations meetings.

• Motion to approve Happy Llama print portal for release to businesses
• Motion to approve scheduling Q4 Community Conversations meetings

Historic Sites and Facilities Board

The Historic Sites and Facilities Board will hold a procedural meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates on America 250/Colorado 150 grants, water wheel refurbishment, and train coach operations. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2025 meeting
• America 250 / Colorado 150 Grant Application Update
• Water Wheel Refurbishment and other site updates
• Next Steps for and Potential Operation of Train Coach
• Sites and Facilities Signage review

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a work session on the 2026 budget and mobility hub, then a regular meeting to approve bills, swear in a new police officer, and consider a resolution supporting a trails grant application. They will also vote on a $38,825 paving and striping contract. A public hearing on a zoning ordinance for the VCMP annexation has been cancelled.

• Resolution #30, Series 2025 supporting Non-Motorized Trails Grant application to Colorado Parks and Wildlife for Virginia Canyon Mountain Park
• Motion to approve paving and striping from A-Fast Patch at 1856 Colorado Blvd for $38,825.00 from line item #59-70-7901
• Swearing in of new Police Officer Brandon Robinson
• Public comment by Kerry Tierney requesting vacation of right-of-way near 417 15th Avenue
• Cancelled public hearing on Ordinance No. 13, Series 2025 zoning approximately 23.36 acres for VCMP annexation as Planned Development

Planning Commission

The Idaho Springs Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine items like agenda approval, minutes, and public comment. Two ordinances related to the VCMP annexation and zoning of about 23.36 acres as Planned Development are listed but noted as rescheduled. The meeting also includes a work session on design standards, comprehensive plan updates, and potential code amendments.

• Ordinance #12, Series 2025: Annexation of unincorporated lands in Section 31, Township 3 South, Range 72 West (VCMP Annexation) — rescheduled
• Ordinance #13, Series 2025: Zoning approximately 23.36 acres as Planned Development (PD) — rescheduled
• Work session: Standards and Specifications for Design and Construction Exception/Modification Process
• Work session: Comprehensive Plan updates on Historic Resources, Housing, and Strategic Growth
• Work session: Discussion on potential code amendments to Chapter 21 for site design and architectural character

General

The Idaho Springs City Council is meeting for a budget work session to discuss prioritized strategic initiatives and 2026 budget requests from various departments, including Business & Community Promotion, Public Works/Water Facilities, and the Police Department. This is a discussion-only session; no final decisions are scheduled.

• Strategic Planning Retreat 2025 — Prioritized Strategic Initiatives
• Business & Community Promotion Board 2026 Budget Request
• Public Works/Water Facilities Budget Requests 2026
• Idaho Springs PD Budget Requests 2026

General

The Business and Community Promotions Board will consider approving the 2026 budget for recommendation to City Council and a partnership with Clear Creek Arts and Education for ZAPP. The meeting also includes routine items like agenda approval, minutes, and public comment.

• Motion to approve the 2026 budget for recommendation to City Council
• Motion to approve ZAPP in partnership with Clear Creek Arts and Education
• Director's Report and Plaicer Data for 2026 Budget Meeting
• Approval of minutes from September 19 and 22, 2025

Business & Community Promotions Board

The Idaho Springs Business and Community Promotions Board will meet to approve minutes, hear a director’s report, and vote on three action items: the 2026 budget for recommendation to City Council, a letter of support for Bellevue Mountain Resort, and a partnership agreement with Clear Creek Arts and Education. No dollar amounts or zoning changes are listed.

• Motion to approve 2026 budget for City Council recommendation
• Motion to approve letter of support for Bellevue Mountain Resort
• Motion to approve ZAPP partnership with Clear Creek Arts and Education

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will consider approving a $204,219.50 grant application for non-motorized trails (with matching funds) and a 4/10 workweek pilot program for staff. They will also vote on a $54,600 contract to refurbish the Waterwheel and review August financial statements. The meeting includes a work session on the 2026 budget request and a Virginia Canyon Mountain Park update.

• Motion to approve CPW Non-Motorized Grant Application: $204,219.50, with $65,000 cash match and $16,714.08 in-kind match (total $285,933.83)
• Motion to approve 4/10 Work Schedule Pilot Program
• Motion to approve Wallace Landscaping proposal to refurbish Waterwheel: $54,600 from line item #21-61-7042
• August 2025 Financial Statements review
• Business & Community Promotion Board 2026 Budget Request (work session)

Business & Community Promotions Board

The Business and Community Promotions Board will discuss the Tryba Wayfinding Proposal and consider a motion to apply for a change of scope with the CTO for the Wayfinding Grant. The meeting includes standard procedural items like agenda approval and roll call. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Discussion of Tryba Wayfinding Proposal
• Motion to apply for change of scope with CTO for Wayfinding Grant
• Next meeting rescheduled to Monday, September 22nd at 2:00 pm

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to review updates on affordable senior housing, Flock camera implementation, and a proposed 5-year fireworks contract. The council will also consider recognizing a portion of Wall Street as a public street and receive updates on opioid settlements and public works reorganization.

• Affordable Senior Housing Project Overview with consultant Sara Walsh
• Flock Camera Update and request from Idaho Springs Police Department
• Motion to approve Zambelli Fireworks proposal for 2026-2030 ($ amount not specified)
• Ordinance #15, Series 2025 to recognize portion of Wall Street as a legal public street
• Attorney Memo on Colorado Opioid Settlements

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a work session on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and alternative work schedules, followed by a regular meeting. The council will vote on resolutions adopting the wildfire plan update, referring three ballot questions to the November election, and designating a temporary handicap parking space. It will also consider a $20,000 meter repair contract and a $21,609 annual holiday décor proposal.

• Resolution #27 adopting the 2025 Clear Creek Fire Authority Community Wildfire Protection Plan update
• Resolution #28 referring three ballot questions on City Clerk/Treasurer offices and publication of bill/contract details to November 4, 2025 election
• Resolution #29 designating temporary handicap parking on Wall Street across from 2041 Wall Street
• Ordinance #16 second reading on motor vehicle registration (new Section 15-59)
• DB Construction estimate #1083 for meter repairs/replacement not to exceed $20,000

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Idaho Springs Historic Preservation Review Commission is holding a work session to discuss a two-block historic district buffer, the Historic Resources Element of the Comprehensive Plan update, and potential budget requests. No formal decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion of Two-Block Historic District Buffer and related items
• Discussion of Historic Resources Element for the Idaho Springs Comprehensive Plan Update
• Discussion of potential budget requests

Business & Community Promotions Board

The Business & Community Promotions Board will meet to approve minutes, hear a director’s report, and discuss the 2026 budget. Two action items are scheduled: moving the September block party to September 19 and approving the Fall Festival on October 25.

• Motion to approve moving the September Block Party to 09/19/2025
• Motion to approve the Fall Festival on October 25th, 2025
• 2026 Budget Review discussion

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss artificial intelligence for the police department, regional housing needs, and potential ballot measures. The council will also vote on several items including a $519,500 lighting upgrade for Shelly-Quinn Park and opting into a regional housing needs assessment.

• $519,500 proposal from Musco Sports Lighting to retrofit park lighting at Shelly-Quinn Park
• $12,750 repair for stone retaining wall on Wall Street at 15th Avenue
• $28,250 agreement with Core Planning Group for professional services
• Opt-in to DRCOG Regional Housing Needs Assessment to meet SB24-174 obligations
• First reading of Ordinance #15 to recognize a portion of Wall Street as a legal public street

Planning Commission

The Idaho Springs Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear general updates including the draft 2025 Parking Plan and expedited affordable development review, and discuss new business such as opting into a regional housing needs assessment and recognizing a portion of Wall Street as a legal public street. The meeting will also include a work session on draft changes to the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use and Character Areas Map.

• Draft 2025 Parking Plan review
• Expedited Review for Affordable Development - Update
• DRCOG Regional Housing Needs Assessment Opt In to Satisfy SB24-124 Requirements
• Ordinance #15, Series 2025 to recognize portion of Wall Street as legal public street
• Work session on Comprehensive Plan Chapters 1-3 and Land Use and Character Areas Map draft changes

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on multiple contracts, resolutions, and ordinances. Key items include approving sewer and paving contracts, adopting an ordinance on accessory dwelling units, and authorizing opioid settlement participation. The meeting also features a public hearing on accessory dwelling unit regulations.

• Paving of Wall Street for $104,500
• Idaho Street sanitary sewer hookup for $64,950
• Demolition of buildings at 103 Idaho Springs Road ($18,760) and 1856 Colorado Blvd ($10,370)
• Ordinance amending accessory dwelling unit regulations (House Bill 24-1152)
• Resolution for opioid settlement participation and release form

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission is meeting to consider two Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for work on properties along Miner Street: replacing a veranda at 1402 Miner Street and adding a new exterior opening with ingress/egress stairs at 1535 Miner Street. The agenda also includes swearing in an alternate member, approving minutes from June 17, 2025, and general updates.

• COA25-001: Replace existing veranda at 1402 Miner Street (front/southern facade)
• COA25-002: New exterior opening, ingress/egress stairs, and other work at 1535 Miner Street
• Swearing in of alternate HPRC member David F. Grimm
• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2025 meeting

Business & Community Promotions Board

The Business and Community Promotions Board is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda including call to order, roll call, agenda and minutes approval, public comment, director's report, and old/new business. No specific action items, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda, which appears to be procedural in nature.

• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Scheduled public comment requests due by noon Thursday before meeting
• Remote participation via Zoom available

Historic Sites and Facilities Board

The Historic Sites and Facilities Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear staff updates, and discuss two substantive items: 2026 budget requests and a plan for historic sites and facilities signage. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• 2026 Budget Requests discussion
• Historic Sites and Facilities Signage Discussion

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on July 14, 2025. They will consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including a utility easement with Public Service Company, intent to coordinate the 2025 election with Clear Creek County, and accepting the alignment of Virginia Canyon Road. The council will also vote on a building services agreement with SafeBuilt Colorado, LLC and discuss public comments on parking and a potential four-way stop.

• Resolution #20: Utility easement agreement with Public Service Company of Colorado near Virginia Canyon Mountain Park
• Resolution #21: Intent to conduct 2025 election coordinated by Clear Creek County Clerk
• Ordinance #14 (first reading): Accepting alignment of a portion of Virginia Canyon Road
• Agreement for Services with SafeBuilt Colorado, LLC for City Building Services
• Three conditional letters of support for affordable housing at 1300 Colorado Boulevard (30-80% AMI)

Planning Commission

The Idaho Springs Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss updates on the city's comprehensive plan, and review new business including an ordinance to recognize a portion of Virginia Canyon Road. A work session will also cover progress on defining affordable housing opportunities.

• Ordinance #14, Series 2025: Accepting and recognizing alignment of a portion of Virginia Canyon Road
• Comprehensive Plan updates: survey results and upcoming meetings
• Affordable Housing Definition and Opportunities: general update/progress

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed housing project at the former Carlson Elementary School site, building department services, and a police station update. During the regular meeting, the council will consider approving several public works contracts, including paving and road grading projects, and a water tank replacement agreement.

• Proposed housing project at former Carlson Elementary School site (work session)
• Building department services and Clear Creek County IGA (work session)
• Police station update (work session)
• Paving bid from A Fast Patch for $135,125 between Public Works shop and Wastewater plant
• Paving bid from FNF construction for $78,510 for Wall Street and Avenues between 14th and 16th

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Idaho Springs Historic Preservation Review Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, swear in alternate member Erica Duvic, and discuss general updates on projects including 1402 Miner Street senior center exterior work and the Carnegie Library. The main new business is an initial discussion on a two-block buffer update. The agenda is otherwise routine administrative business.

• Swearing in of alternate member Erica Duvic
• Initial discussion on Two-Block Buffer Update
• Project support for 1402 Miner Street Senior Center exterior maintenance work
• Comprehensive Plan progress update
• Idaho Springs Carnegie Library general update

Business & Community Promotions Board

The Business and Community Promotions Board is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, hear public comment, and receive a director's report. Action items include a $500 sponsorship for a block party and approval of tent and sign designs. The board will also discuss the Idaho Springs Mobility Hub and Downtown Master Plan implementation.

• Motion to approve $500.00 sponsorship of Slaymaker's 5th Anniversary Block Party on 07/26/2025
• Motion to approve designs for Visit Idaho Springs 10 X 10 tents and vinyl signs for Miner Street barricades
• Discussion of Idaho Springs Mobility Hub/Downtown Master Plan Implementation
• Approval of minutes from May 19th, 2025

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a work session on mobility, housing code updates, bike storage, and street projects, followed by a regular meeting with votes on resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include adopting affordable housing policies under Proposition 123, amending ADU rules per state law, and approving a $2.3 million water storage tank contract. The agenda also includes a public hearing on efficiency dwelling units and a contract for parking management services.

• Resolution No. 18, Series 2025: Establishing affordable housing policies in compliance with Proposition 123
• Resolution No. 19, Series 2025: Repealing Resolution No. 10, Series 2025 on marijuana store ownership change at 2818 and 2820 Colorado Blvd
• Ordinance No. 11, Series 2025: Amending ADU requirements per Colorado House Bill 24-1152 (first reading)
• Public hearing on Ordinance #9, Series 2025: Efficiency dwelling unit definition and permitted uses in R-3, R-M, C-1, C-2 zones
• Bid from Dietzler Construction Corporation for new Montane Water Storage Tank at $2,319,421

Planning Commission

The Idaho Springs Planning Commission will consider an ordinance amending municipal code sections to adjust Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations in response to House Bill 24-1152, and a resolution establishing affordable housing policies in compliance with Proposition 123. The meeting also includes updates on the Comprehensive Plan and staff progress on affordable housing definitions.

• Ordinance No. 11, Series 2025: Amends Sections 21-15, 21-50, 21-63, 21-106, and 21-127 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Resolution No. 18, Series 2025: Establishing Affordable Housing Policies in compliance with Proposition 123
• Comprehensive Plan Update and upcoming meetings
• Staff progress on Affordable Housing Definitions
• Approval of minutes from May 7th, 2025

Business & Community Promotions Board

The Business and Community Promotions Board is meeting to discuss several items, including the Idaho Springs Mobility Hub/Downtown Master Plan implementation and a proposed parking management agreement. The board will also hear a presentation from a new local business and consider supporting childcare and arts programs.

• Discussion of Idaho Springs Mobility Hub/Downtown Master Plan implementation
• Overview of proposed parking management agreement
• Presentation by Bellevue Mt., a new business in Idaho Springs
• Expanding Early Care and Learning POS sales Round Up program for childcare support in Clear Creek County
• Clear Creek County Arts & Education (CCCAE) sponsorship of water bottle program

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a work session on branding, affordable housing incentives, and financial policies before its regular meeting. The main action item is a second-reading vote on Ordinance #2, Series 2025, which would approve the conveyance of three parcels in and near Virginia Canyon Mountain Park to Young Ranch, LLC, as approved by voters in November 2024. The council will also approve minutes and bills, and hold an executive session on parking management services negotiations.

• Ordinance #2, Series 2025: Conveyance of three parcels in/near Virginia Canyon Mountain Park to Young Ranch, LLC
• Work session: Affordable housing incentives discussion
• Work session: Financial policies and city financial management practices
• Approval of bills from 5/1/2025 to 5/15/2025
• Executive session on parking management services negotiations

Planning Commission

The Idaho Springs Planning Commission will consider a 1041 permit for improvements related to the Colorado Department of Transportation's I-70 Floyd Hill to Veterans Memorial Tunnels project. The agenda also includes a work session on accessory dwelling units, expedited review for affordable housing, and developer incentives.

• 1041-25-001: 1041 Permit for Development in an Area or Activity of State Interest for I-70 Floyd Hill to Veterans Memorial Tunnels Project
• Work session on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Work session on expedited review options for affordable housing
• Work session on financial and other incentives for developers

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting covering several items, including a proposed code amendment to allow efficiency dwelling units in certain zones, a parking management agreement update, and a resolution adopting the Historic Sites and Facilities Preservation Plan. The council will also vote on a $104,058 proposal from the Colorado Mountain Bike Association for trail construction and consider a franchise ordinance for gas and electric service.

• Resolution #15 adopting the Historic Sites and Facilities Preservation Plan 2025-2028
• Ordinance #9 first reading to amend efficiency dwelling unit definition and permit in R-3, R-M, C-1, C-2 zones
• Ordinance #7 second reading granting gas/electric franchise to Public Service Company of Colorado
• Motion to approve $104,058 COMBA proposal for phase 4 Trails #15 and #17
• Addendum to parking management agreement with Interstate Parking Company of Colorado, LLC

Business & Community Promotions Board

The Business and Community Promotions Board will decide whether to approve participation in the Outdoor Festival with Georgetown and a new brand identity strategy prepared by EMBER. The board will also hear updates on Miner Street activation, summer partnership opportunities, and receive reports from local businesses.

• Motion to approve BCPB participation and attendance at the Outdoor Festival in collaboration with Georgetown
• Motion to approve the Brand Identity & Strategy for City of Idaho Springs prepared by EMBER
• Miner Street Activation Announcement 2025
• Clear Creek County Arts & Education (CCCAE) updates and partnership in summer activations

Historic Sites and Facilities Board

The Idaho Springs Historic Sites and Facilities Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including repairs to the library for water damage and entryway restoration, a 2025-2028 preservation plan, and a signage plan for sites and facilities. The board will also consider approving minutes from its February 24, 2025 meeting. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Idaho Springs Library Repairs - Water Damage and Main Entryway Restoration and Painting
• Preservation Plan 2025-2028
• Sites & Facilities Signage Plan
• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2025

The Historic Sites and Facilities Board met on February 24, 2025, and discussed revisions to its work plan, including corrections to cemetery information, adding a date, ordinance reference, footer, page numbers, table of contents, and a map. No formal decisions were made; the board directed staff to implement some changes and will continue discussions at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from January 13, 2024 (voice vote)
• Directed staff to add footer and page numbers to work plan
• Directed staff to create a map of facility locations
• Agreed to update cemetery reference to Pioneer Cemetery (600 plots) vs. Idaho Springs Cemetery (4300 spots)
• Discussed adding supplemental information pages for Train and City Hall reports
• No action taken on funding responsibilities or grant writing

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution approving a change in ownership of a retail marijuana store and cultivation facility, and will consider ordinances for land conveyance and a utility franchise. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, staff reports, and an executive session on parking management negotiations.

• Public hearing on Resolution #14, Series 2025: change in controlling beneficial ownership of retail marijuana store and cultivation facility at 2313 Colorado Boulevard from Mountain Medicinals, Inc. to Great Divide Lettuce Colony, Inc.
• Resolution #8, Series 2025: conditionally approving a subdivision improvement agreement for Soda Creek Highlands Subdivision.
• Ordinance #2, Series 2025: conveyance of three parcels in/near Virginia Canyon Mountain Park to Young Ranch, LLC, as approved by voters in November 2024.
• Ordinance #7, Series 2025: granting a non-exclusive franchise to Public Service Company of Colorado for gas and electricity distribution.
• Ordinance #10, Series 2025: conditional use for temporary seasonal employee camping during rafting season in 2025 and 2026 on property west of Shelly/Quinn Ball Fields Park (95 E. Idaho Springs Road).

Planning Commission

The Idaho Springs Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance #10, Series 2025, which would grant a conditional use permit for temporary seasonal employee camping during the 2025 and 2026 rafting seasons at 95 E. Idaho Springs Road. The meeting also includes discussion items on overnight lodging inspections and accessory dwelling unit code amendments, along with routine items like minutes approval and swearing in an alternate member.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #10, Series 2025: conditional use for temporary seasonal employee camping at 95 E. Idaho Springs Road
• Discussion on overnight and extended stay lodging inspections
• Discussion on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) code amendments and incentives
• Swearing in of alternate member Judy Murphy
• Approval of minutes from March 5, 2025

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a work session on downtown Miner Street marketplace activation and a comprehensive plan update, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings on a liquor license, a revised FY2024 budget, and several ordinances. The council will also vote on contracts for stage relocation, park maintenance, and grant applications for water infrastructure and a pedestrian bridge over I-70.

• Public hearing for beer and wine license for Big B's Soup & Grilled Cheese at 2448 Colorado Blvd.
• Resolution No. 12, Series 2025: access easement with Young Ranch, LLC for Virginia Canyon Mountain Park access.
• Resolution #13, Series 2025: revised FY2024 General Fund budget.
• Ordinance #10, Series 2025: conditional use for temporary seasonal employee camping at 95 E. Idaho Springs Road.
• Motions to approve $40,000 (Mammoth Moving) and $12,495 (Chase Fabrications) for stage relocation at Shelly-Quinn Park.

Business & Community Promotions Board

The Business and Community Promotions Board will meet to approve the revised 2025 Collaborative Marketing Plan and receive updates on the city’s Flowers Program and from the Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District. The board will also hear public comment and discuss conflict-of-interest matters.

• Motion to approve the revised 2025 Collaborative Marketing Plan; City of Idaho Springs
• Updates on the Flowers Program
• Updates from Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a work session on the new police station, Miner Street marketplace activation, and managed parking, followed by a regular meeting. Key actions include a public hearing on transferring ownership of a marijuana cultivation facility and store, approving a strategic plan, annexing and zoning a city-owned parcel, and awarding contracts for park improvements and waterline testing.

• Public hearing on transfer of ownership for retail marijuana licenses 403R00256 and 402R00115 at 2820 and 2818 Colorado Blvd
• Resolution #11 adopting a strategic plan for the city
• Ordinance #8 amending Variance Board membership rules
• Ordinance #4 and #5 annexing and zoning 1.99-acre parcel at 839 Colorado Highway 103 as R-3
• Contracts: $70,700 for Shelly-Quinn Park site layout, $16,000 for stage relocation management, $19,654 for Highway 103 waterline testing, $6,165 annual janitorial services

Planning Commission

The Idaho Springs Planning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss housing, including a draft ordinance to allow efficiency units in certain zones, and to kick off the comprehensive plan update. The regular meeting includes a public hearing on the efficiency units ordinance, along with routine items like minutes approval and officer appointments.

• Discussion of draft ordinance to permit efficiency units in R-3, R-M, C-1, and C-2 zones
• Comprehensive plan kickoff: information, first steps, timeline
• Board member and commissioner training
• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2025
• Appointment of chair and vice chair

General

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will hold a work session to review updates from the Saving Places Conference, discuss potential projects for its 2025 work plan, and receive a kick-off update on the Comprehensive Plan’s Historic Resources Element. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Saving Places Conference recap and takeaways
• Discussion of 2025 HPRC work plan and potential projects
• Comprehensive Plan kick-off update — Historic Resources Element

Historic Sites and Facilities Board

The Idaho Springs Historic Sites and Facilities Board is holding a regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes and general updates. The main item is a work plan review, discussion, and possible action. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Approval of minutes from January 13, 2025 meeting
• Work Plan Review, Discussion, and Action

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on February 24, 2025. The regular meeting includes first readings of ordinances for an Xcel Energy franchise agreement and a multi-year occupancy agreement for city-owned property at 839 Colorado Highway 103, plus a resolution approving an MOU for utility undergrounding. The council will also consider two water department funding requests and other routine items.

• Ordinance #7, Series 2025: Granting a non-exclusive franchise to Public Service Company of Colorado for gas and electricity
• Resolution #9, Series 2025: Approving MOU with Public Service Company for utility undergrounding within Mobility Project boundaries
• Ordinance #6, Series 2024: Multi-year occupancy agreement for 839 Colorado Highway 103
• Water: Approve $20,000 for Montane Tank engineering plans and $45,962 for Aqua Nereda control computer replacement
• Work session topics: Community Recognition Wall nominations, Boards & Commissions letters, Xcel franchise renewal, parking kiosk changes

Business & Community Promotions Board

The Idaho Springs Business & Community Promotions Board will vote on the 2025 Collaborative Marketing Plan, a Spring Launch Module, and a recommendation to remove downtown parking kiosks in favor of parking flags. They will also discuss branding updates, survey feedback, parking recommendations for City Council, and Miner Street activation and encroachment agreements.

• Motion to approve 2025 Collaborative Marketing Plan
• Motion to approve Spring Launch Module (April–May)
• Motion to recommend removing downtown parking kiosks and installing parking flags
• Discussion: Miner Street Activation & Encroachment Agreements
• Discussion: Parking plan recommendations for City Council

The Business and Community Promotions Board approved a community engagement survey via Google Forms, adding demographic questions while keeping responses anonymous. The board also decided to hold a stakeholder meeting before adopting a beautification program with Scraps to Soil, and tabled a social media management proposal from Imagine Agency. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved community engagement survey via Google Forms with demographic questions, keeping survey anonymous (all in favor)
• Decided to hold a stakeholder meeting with key partners and non-profits before adopting the Collaborative Community Beautification Program with Scraps to Soil
• Tabled proposal from Imagine Agency for social media management until scope of 2025 needs is better understood

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a subdivision improvements agreement for Soda Creek Highlands, a resolution conditionally approving that agreement, annexation and zoning of a city-owned parcel at 839 Colorado Highway 103, and second reading of an ordinance amending water and sewer rates. The council will also consider a $95,000 contract for construction administration on the Hwy 103 water main replacement project.

• Resolution #8, Series 2025: Conditionally approving a Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Soda Creek Highlands Subdivision
• Ordinance #4, Series 2025: Annexing a 1.99-acre city-owned parcel at 839 Colorado Highway 103
• Ordinance #5, Series 2025: Zoning the 1.99-acre parcel as Residential Three (R-3)
• Ordinance #1, Series 2025 (second reading): Amending water and sewer rates and charges
• Approval of $95,000 agreement with JVA Engineering for construction administration on Hwy 103 water main replacement

Planning Commission

The Idaho Springs Planning Commission is reviewing an annexation and zoning request for the property at 329 CO 103. The agenda includes an annexation map for a portion of the J.J. Elliot Placer, M.S. No. 2331, prepared by Clear Creek Surveying. This is a public hearing and decision item for the commission.

• Annexation and zoning request for 329 CO 103
• Annexation map for a part of the J.J. Elliot Placer, M.S. No. 2331
• Located in Section 2, Township 4 South, Range 73 West of the 6th Principal Meridian
• Map prepared by Clear Creek Surveying, Project No. 23-100

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will decide on a $505,360 contract for police station renovations and approve amendments to Argo easement agreements. They will also finalize wording for new plaques on the Community Recognition Wall and appoint representatives to regional boards.

• $505,360 contract with Dulaney Architecture for police station renovations
• Amendment and restatement of three Argo easement agreements
• Finalize wording for seven new Community Recognition Wall plaques
• Appoint regional resilience team representative to Clear Creek Economic Development Corporation
• Appoint director to Clear Creek Regional Housing Authority board

Business & Community Promotions Board

The Idaho Springs Business & Community Promotions Board is reviewing a director's report that proposes community engagement meetings and a survey to gather feedback on parking, traffic, and Miner Street redevelopment. The board is also discussing updates on branding, marketing, event planning, and a media day. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational and discussion-oriented.

• Community engagement meetings: East End on April 10, 2025 at The Yards; Downtown on April 17, 2025 at Club Hotel Annex
• Survey via Google Forms to 395 mailing list recipients covering East End, Downtown, and general topics
• Branding partnership with Ember; domain www.visitidahospringsco.com purchased
• 2025 events: Fur-ling Fest (June 7), Fall Harvest Festival (September 27), Block Parties on Miner (July 16, August 13, September 6)
• Marketing campaign for Pond Hockey Tournaments (February 14-16 and February 22, 2025)

City Council

The Idaho Springs City Council will consider a general warranty deed transferring ownership of Parcels 2, 4, and 6 in the Idaho Springs Mountain Park / Young Ranch Land Swap 2024 to Young Ranch LLC. The deed includes a $10 consideration and covenants to warrant the property against claims.

• Transfer of Parcels 2, 4, and 6 to Young Ranch LLC for $10
• Incorporation of Idaho Springs Mountain Park / Young Ranch Land Swap 2024 Plat by reference
• Warranty against all lawful claims to the property