Kiowa County public meetings in 2025
17 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority
The Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority will hold a special meeting on December 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM. The board will consider a service agreement with Headways Consultants LLC and a contract with Wolf Compliance Consulting LLC. It will also review the Wright Water KWWA Draft Water Plan and a proposed annual 3 % increase to water bills. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker, and a town parks splash‑pad request will be discussed.
- Discussion and possible action on service agreement with Headways Consultants LLC
- Discussion and possible action on proposed contract with Wolf Compliance Consulting LLC
- Review of Wright Water KWWA Draft Water Plan
- Proposed annual 3 % increase to water bills
- Town Parks Project request for splash pad in Nordman Park
The Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority voted 4‑0 to end its contract with Headways Consultants, LLC and authorized a seven‑day termination notice. It also voted 4‑0 to approve a revised contract with Wolf Compliance Consulting, LLC. Additionally, the board approved a 3% increase to the sewer base on the February 2026 bill.
- Approved agenda (4‑0)
- Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
- Terminated Headways Consultants contract; authorized 7‑day notice (4‑0)
- Approved revised Wolf Compliance Consulting contract (4‑0)
- Added 3% increase to sewer base effective February 2026 bill (4‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (4‑0)
Board of Trustees
The Kiowa Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly act on Special Use Permits for two new bars at 228 and 222 Comanche Street. The board will also consider an ordinance prohibiting the use of graywater within town limits and resolutions regarding a Main Street grant and a parks project.
- Special Use Permit for Kiowa Bar at 228 Comanche Street
- Special Use Permit for 1891 Exchange & Saloon at 222 Comanche Street
- Ordinance 12, Series 2025: Prohibiting Graywater Use
- Ordinance 13, Series 2025: Approving $30,000 Gift to Main Street Program
- Resolution 16, Series 2025: Adopting Façade & Sign Improvement Grant Program
The Kiowa Board of Trustees approved Special Use Permits for 228 and 222 Comanche Street, adopted Ordinance 12 banning graywater installations, approved a $30,000 gift to the Main Street Program, and adopted two resolutions supporting grant programs. All actions passed unanimously.
- Approved Special Use Permit for 228 Comanche Street (6-0)
- Approved Special Use Permit for 222 Comanche Street (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 12, banning graywater use in town (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 13, gifting $30,000 to Main Street Program (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 14, amending alcohol rules for park events (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 16, adopting Main Street Facade & Sign Improvement Grant Program (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 17, supporting Community Impact Grant and park project (6-0)
- Approved YTD expenditures for December 2025 (6-0)
Planning Commission
The Kiowa Planning Commission will consider special‑use permit applications to operate a bar at 228 Comanche Street and a new bar called 1891 Exchange & Saloon at 222 Comanche Street. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and the August 20, 2025 minutes, and a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of minutes – August 20, 2025
- Special Use Permit – 228 Comanche St – Operate as a Bar/Tavern – Kiowa Bar
- Special Use Permit – 222 Comanche St – 1891 Exchange & Saloon (new bar)
- Public comment (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
The Kiowa Planning Commission adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It voted 6‑0 to approve special‑use permits for the Kiowa Bar at 228 Comanche and for the 1891 Exchange & Saloon at 222 Comanche, allowing both to operate as bars/taverns. The commission then adjourned the meeting.
- Approved agenda (6-0)
- Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (6-0)
- Approved special‑use permit for Kiowa Bar at 228 Comanche to operate as a Bar/Tavern (6-0)
- Approved special‑use permit for 1891 Exchange & Saloon at 222 Comanche to operate as a Bar/Tavern (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority
The Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority board will hold a public hearing to finalize the 2026 proposed budget. They will discuss and possibly act on Resolution No. 6, Series 2025, which adopts the budget and appropriates funds for the calendar year. The meeting also includes review of year‑to‑date 2025 expenditures and staff reports on operations. Consent items for agenda and minutes approval are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing to finalize the 2026 proposed budget
- Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 6, Series 2025 (budget adoption)
- Financial report: expenditures for year‑to‑date 2025
- Staff reports: monthly report (Paul Grant), firestation well report (Kim Boyd), systems totals report (Sasha Davidson)
- Consent items: approval of agenda and approval of minutes
The board approved the meeting agenda and the October 14 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It then approved the 2026 proposed budget (Resolution No. 6, Series 2025) by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote. No public comments or hearings were recorded.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved October 14 minutes (4-0)
- Approved 2026 budget – Resolution No. 6, Series 2025 (5-0)
- Directed use of contingency funds for two new lift‑station pumps (no vote recorded)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to finalize the 2026 proposed budget and consider resolutions for budget appropriation and a Main Street Candidate Program application. The board will also discuss an expedited review process for qualifying affordable housing projects.
- Public hearing and possible action on a Special Event Liquor Permit for Kiowa Bar/Colette Arnold for December 6, 2025
- Resolution 13, Series 2025: Adoption of budget and appropriation of funds
- Resolution 14, Series 2025: Application to the Colorado Department of Affairs for the Main Street Candidate Program
- Resolution 15, Series 2025: Adoption of an expedited review ("Fast Track") process for affordable housing development projects
- Executive session regarding the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property
The Board of Trustees approved the town’s 2026 Proposed Budget with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. They also unanimously approved Resolution 14 supporting the Main Street Candidate Program and Resolution 15 establishing an expedited review process for affordable‑housing projects. Additional unanimous actions included approving the October 14 minutes, the year‑to‑date expenditures, directing the Town Administrator and Attorney to follow up on executive‑session matters, and moving into executive session. The meeting adjourned at 10:17 p.m.
- Approved 2026 Proposed Budget (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 14, Series 2025 supporting Main Street Candidate Program (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 15, Series 2025 adopting fast‑track affordable housing review (6-0)
- Approved minutes of October 14, 2025 (6-0)
- Approved year‑to‑date expenditures for November 2025 (6-0)
- Directed Town Administrator and Attorney to proceed per executive session (6-0)
- Moved the board into executive session (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 10:17 p.m. (6-0)
Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority
The board will meet to review financial reports and receive updates from staff. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.
- Review of expenditures for Year-to-Date 2025
- Staff reports from Paul Grant, Kim Boyd, and Sasha Davidson
The Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority approved the meeting agenda and the September 9, 2025 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. The board then adjourned the meeting by a 4‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Board of Trustees
The Kiowa Board of Trustees will review and vote on the 2026 Proposed Budget. The meeting also includes public comment, staff reports, approval of the agenda, consent items such as minutes and year‑to‑date expenditures, and a board training session on effective governance. Old business and a case update will be discussed, and the meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Approval of agenda
- Public hearing on 2026 Proposed Budget
- Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting
- Approval of expenditures for year‑to‑date 2025
- Board training on effective governance with Joshua Myers
The Board of Trustees approved the meeting agenda and the September 9, 2025 minutes with a revision, each by a 6-0 vote. They also approved the year‑to‑date expenditures for September 2025, again 6-0. The meeting was then adjourned by a 6-0 vote.
- Approved agenda (6-0)
- Approved September 9, 2025 minutes with revision (6-0)
- Approved year‑to‑date expenditures (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority
The Authority will meet to review year-to-date 2025 expenditures and staff reports. The agenda includes a monthly report from Headway and system totals and meter reading summaries.
- Review of Year-to-Date 2025 expenditures
- Headway monthly report
- Systems Totals Report
- Meter Readings Summary
The Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority board voted 3-0 to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously (3-0). No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the Town's Sign Code and a variance request for Hoo Motors. The board will also discuss legal services and an intergovernmental agreement with Veregy West, LLC.
- Ordinance No. 11, Series 2025: Amending the Town of Kiowa Zoning Code Sign Code
- Variance request by Hoo Motors at 209 Cheyenne Street
- Resolution 11, Series 2025: Legal services agreement for Michow, Guckenberger & McAskin, LLP
- Resolution 12, Series 2025: Intergovernmental agreement with Veregy West, LLC
- Proposed Policy 22-060: On-Call Response Procedures
The Board of Trustees approved a resolution hiring Michow, Guckenberger & McAskin, LLP as general counsel (6‑0). It also approved an ordinance amending the town zoning code, a variance for Hoo Motors, an intergovernmental agreement with Veregy West, LLC, and Policy 22‑060 on on‑call response procedures (each 6‑0). The YTD expenditures for August 2025 were approved (6‑0) and a $10,000 SIPA grant request was not approved.
- Approved Resolution 11 hiring Michow, Guckenberger & McAskin, LLP as general counsel (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 11 amending the zoning code (6-0)
- Approved variance request for Hoo Motors at 209 Cheyenne Street (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 12 authorizing intergovernmental agreement with Veregy West, LLC (6-0)
- Approved Policy 22-060 – On‑Call Response Procedures (6-0)
- Approved August 2025 YTD expenditures (6-0)
- Grant request for $10,000 SIPA grant was not approved
Planning Commission
The Town of Kiowa Planning Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The primary item of new business is a notice of a public hearing regarding a variance for a privacy fence.
- Public hearing notice for a variance for a privacy fence at 209 Cheyenne St.
The commission approved the agenda amendment to move public comment, approved the July 23 minutes, and voted 5‑0 to grant an 8‑foot fence variance for 209 Cheyenne St. It also voted 5‑0 to forward its recommendation to the Town of Kiowa Board of Trustees and then adjourned the meeting.
- Approved agenda amendment moving public comment (4-0)
- Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (4-0)
- Approved 8‑foot fence variance for 209 Cheyenne St. (5-0)
- Sent Planning Commission recommendation to Town of Kiowa Board of Trustees (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority
The Kiowa Water & Wastewater Authority will approve routine consent items, including the agenda and minutes, and review year‑to‑date 2025 expenditures. Staff will present a monthly operations report, a systems total report, and a meter‑readings spreadsheet. The board will discuss a new intergovernmental agreement with Elbert County for water services and use of the Elbert County Public Works Facility building. Old business includes correspondence and discussion before adjournment.
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of minutes
- Review of 2025 year‑to‑date expenditures
- Staff reports: monthly report, systems total report, meter readings
- Intergovernmental agreement with Elbert County for water services and facility use
The Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority board approved the meeting agenda and the July 8, 2025 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the revised intergovernmental agreement with Elbert County for water services and infrastructure improvements, again 4‑0. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (4-0)
- Approved intergovernmental agreement with Elbert County (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Board of Trustees
The Kiowa Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on several ordinances and agreements. Items include a special event liquor permit for “Ruckus in the Rockies,” revocation of Emergency Ordinance No. 4, and renewal of the franchise agreement with Core Electric. The board will also consider three tax‑increase ordinances that would place a 1.0 % lodging tax and raise sales and use taxes to 2.5 % to fund infrastructure, as well as a charter amendment on board member compensation and a sign‑code amendment. After discussion, the board will vote on these items and adopt staff reports and resolutions.
- Special Event Liquor Permit for Ruckus in the Rockies (Sept 13‑14)
- Revocation of Emergency Ordinance No. 4, Series 2025
- Franchise Agreement renewal with Core Electric (Ordinance No. 6, Series 2025)
- Tax increase ordinances proposing lodging tax 1.0% and sales/use tax to 2.5% (Ordinances Nos. 7‑9, Series 2025)
- Charter amendment to allow board member compensation (Ordinance No. 10, Series 2025)
The Board approved a special‑event liquor permit for the September Ruckus in the Rockies and adopted an emergency ordinance creating a temporary moratorium in the town center. It also granted a franchise to CORE Electric Cooperative and referred four tax‑related ballot measures—lodging tax, sales tax increase, use tax increase, and a charter compensation amendment—to voters for the November 4, 2025 election. An ordinance to amend the sign code was tabled until the next meeting.
- Approved special event liquor permit for Ruckus in the Rockies (6‑0)
- Approved Ordinance No.5, Series 2025 establishing temporary moratorium in town center (6‑0)
- Approved Ordinance No.6, Series 2025 granting franchise to CORE Electric Cooperative (6‑0)
- Approved Ordinance No.7, Series 2025 referring lodging tax 1.0% ballot measure (6‑0)
- Approved Ordinance No.8, Series 2025 referring sales tax increase to 2.5% ballot measure (6‑0)
- Approved Ordinance No.9, Series 2025 referring use tax increase to 2.5% ballot measure (6‑0)
- Approved Ordinance No.10, Series 2025 referring charter amendment compensation ballot measure (6‑0)
- Tabled Ordinance No.11, Series 2025 amending sign code until next meeting (5‑0, Mayor Howard abstained)
Planning Commission
The Kiowa County Planning Commission will review a proposed amendment to Article XIV of the town sign code, covering temporary signs, temporary banners, and feather banners. The meeting also includes routine consent items to approve the agenda and minutes, and a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. No other business items are listed.
- Amending Article XIV – Sign Code regarding Temporary Signs, Temporary Banners, and Feather Banners
The commission approved its agenda and three sets of minutes without discussion. It voted to forward the new temporary‑sign ordinance to the Town of Kiowa Board for consideration at the August 12 meeting. Commissioners also approved Todd Lane stepping down as Co‑Commissioner and promoted Julie Mizak to that role. The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
- Approved agenda (5‑0)
- Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
- Approved July 2, 2025 special‑meeting minutes (5‑0)
- Sent temporary‑sign ordinance to Town Board for Aug 12 review (5‑0)
- Approved Todd Lane stepping down as Co‑Commissioner (5‑0)
- Approved promotion of Julie Mizak to Co‑Commissioner (5‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (5‑0)
Board of Trustees
The Town of Kiowa Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to an emergency moratorium on new businesses and offices in the Town Center. The Board will also address election ballot resolutions and a board applicant.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 5, Series 2025 to amend the emergency moratorium on businesses and offices in Town Center
- Resolution No. 9, Series 2025 regarding the 2025 election ballot
- Oath of Office for board applicant Mona Schantz
The Board approved the agenda and appointed Mona Schantz to the board, both by 6‑0 votes. It adopted Resolution No. 9, the 2025 election resolution, with a 6‑0 vote. The Board voted on several motions regarding Ordinance 4, tabling it (6‑1), un‑tabling it (5‑2), and then putting the repeal motion back on the table (4‑3). Finally, the Board struck down Ordinance 5, ending the temporary moratorium on new businesses, by a unanimous 7‑0 vote.
- Agenda approved (6-0)
- Mona Schantz appointed to board (6-0)
- Resolution No. 9, 2025 election resolution approved (6-0)
- Motion to table repeal of Ordinance 4 passed (6-1)
- Motion to un‑table repeal of Ordinance 4 passed (5-2)
- Motion to put repeal of Ordinance 4 back on table passed (4-3)
- Ordinance 5 (emergency moratorium) struck down (7-0)
- Meeting adjourned (7-0)
Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority
The Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It will review financial reports, including a proposal from Pumpman, Inc. for extended work on a well at the Kiowa Fire parking lot and delayed invoicing from Wright Water Engineering on the PNA project. Staff reports on monthly operations, the sewer plant, new meter installations, and meter readings will be presented. The board will also consider any old or new business items.
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review of extended work proposal by Pumpman, Inc. on well at Kiowa Fire parking lot
- Review of delayed invoicing from Wright Water Engineering on PNA project
- Staff reports on new meter installations
The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It approved spending an additional $3,370 to clean and condition the well at the Kiowa Fire Parking Lot. The authority decided to cover the $7,628 emergency repair costs for the Kiowa Bar and to postpone annual sewer maintenance for one year. Invoices from Wright Water Engineering were not approved pending further review, and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
- Approved additional $3,370 well cleaning expense (5-0)
- KWWA will cover $7,628 emergency bar repair costs
- Delayed annual sewer maintenance for one year
- Directed administrator to investigate $10,541.83 Wright Water Engineering invoices before approval
- Tasked Paul Grant with finding a U.S. vendor for UV bulb replacements
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Board of Trustees
The Kiowa Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on a building permit for 811 CR 134. They will also consider Resolution No. 8, Series 2025, which supports an application to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs for the Main Street Candidate Program. The meeting includes approval of the June 10, 2025 minutes and a finance report on year‑to‑date 2025 expenditures. An executive session will address zoning, licensing, and personnel matters.
- Public hearing on building permit for 811 CR 134
- Resolution No. 8, Series 2025 supporting Main Street Candidate Program application
- Approval of minutes from June 10, 2025 meeting
- Finance report covering year‑to‑date 2025 expenditures
- Executive session to discuss zoning restrictions, licensing, and personnel matters
The trustees approved a special‑review building permit for 811 CR 134 (6‑0). They adopted Resolution No. 8 supporting the Main Street Candidate Program (6‑0). They voted to return sales, use, and lodging tax increase questions to the November ballot (6‑0). They scheduled a special meeting for July 22 to discuss moratorium exceptions (6‑0).
- Approved special‑review building permit for 811 CR 134 (6‑0)
- Approved Resolution No. 8 supporting Main Street Candidate Program (6‑0)
- Approved placing sales, use, and lodging tax increase questions back on ballot (6‑0)
- Approved agenda with revision to move new business before public comment (5‑0)
- Approved minutes from June 10, 2025 meeting (6‑0)
- Approved scheduling special meeting on July 22 at 7 p.m. to discuss moratorium exceptions (6‑0)
- Adjoined meeting at 10:01 p.m. (6‑0)
Planning Commission
The Kiowa Planning Commission will consider a Special Use Permit application for a property at the southwest corner of County Road 134 and Highway 86 (811 CR 134). The permit would allow the site to operate as a distribution facility for agricultural sales under town zoning regulations. The commission will discuss and may vote on the application during the meeting.
- Special Use Permit for agricultural sales distribution facility at southwest corner of County Road 134 and Highway 86 (811 CR 134)
The commission approved its agenda unanimously (5-0). It then approved a special use permit for a distribution facility at County Road 134 and Highway 86, also unanimously (5-0). The commission voted to forward the permit approval to the Town of Kiowa Board for final approval (5-0). The meeting was adjourned with a 5-0 vote.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved special use permit for distribution facility (5-0)
- Approved sending permit approval to Town Board (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)