Minturn public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Minturn Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 27, 2023, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

Town Council

The Minturn Town Council will hold a regular meeting to approve second readings of six ordinances, including pay increases for council members and fee adjustments for short-term rentals, municipal court, special events, and contractor licensing. They will also adopt the Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan and update a legal counsel retention agreement. Procedural items like approval of minutes and public comment will also occur.

• Ordinance 24-2023: Second reading on increasing Town Council pay
• Ordinance 25-2023: Second reading on amending short-term rental fees
• Ordinance 26-2023: Second reading on amending Minturn Municipal Court fees
• Resolution 34-2023: Adoption of Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan
• Resolution 35-2023: Update to Jester Gibson Moore legal counsel retention agreement

The Minturn Town Council approved five ordinances and two resolutions, including increasing council pay, changing short-term rental fees to $300 per sleeping area, raising municipal court fees, and adjusting contractor licensing fees. They also adopted the Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan and updated the legal counsel retention agreement. Council directed staff to draft a model service plan for metro districts and to advertise and appoint a new council member.

• Approved Ordinance 24 increasing council pay (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25 changing STR fee to $300 per sleeping area (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26 raising court fees to $25 plus 25% (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 28 changing contractor license fee to $100 annually (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 34 Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 35 updating legal counsel retention (6-0)
• Directed staff to draft model metro district service plan
• Directed staff to advertise and appoint new council member

Historic Preservation Commission

The December 19, 2023 meeting of the Minturn Historic Preservation Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Commission

The Minturn Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and hearing public comments. The main discussion item is the Minturn Forward code assessment, which will be reviewed for potential changes to the town's land use regulations.

• Discussion of Minturn Forward: Code Assessment
• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2023
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the November 8, 2023, meeting. Members discussed moving toward a hybrid zoning code and the potential for future work sessions with the Town Council.

• Approved November 8, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved regular agenda (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold second readings for the 2024 annual budget, property tax mill levy, and new fee schedules. The meeting also includes first readings for ordinances regarding council pay, short-term rental fees, and municipal court fees.

• Ordinance 21: 2024 General Property Tax Mill Levy (Second Reading)
• Ordinance 23: FY2024 Annual Budget (Second Reading)
• Ordinance 22: FY2024 Fee Schedules (Second Reading)
• Ordinance 20: 2023 Supplemental Budget Appropriation (Second Reading)
• Ordinance 25: Short Term Rental Fees (First Reading)

The Town Council approved the 2024 annual budget, which includes a 6% increase in water rates. Council members also passed the 2024 property tax mill levy at 17.934 mills and approved a supplemental appropriation for the 2023 budget. Additionally, the Council advanced several ordinances regarding municipal fees and compensation for future elected officials.

• Approved 2023 budget supplemental appropriation (7-0)
• Approved 2024 property tax mill levy at 17.934 (5-2)
• Approved 2024 fee schedules (7-0)
• Adopted 2024 annual budget with 6% water rate increase (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to increase Council/Mayor pay (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to adjust short-term rental fees (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to amend municipal court fees (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to adjust contractor licensing fees (7-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Minturn Historic Preservation Commission will hold its December 2023 meeting to approve minutes, review a 2022 historic preservation plan update, and discuss a proposed ordinance amendment to the municipal code. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Approval of October 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• 2022 Historic Preservation Plan Update discussion
• Ordinance TBD - Series 2023 amending Chapter 19, Article 5 of the Minturn Municipal Code

The Minturn Historic Preservation Commission voted 4-0 to continue Ordinance TBD - Series 2023, which would amend Chapter 19, Article 5 of the Municipal Code, to the January 16, 2024 meeting. The commission directed staff to add language allowing encroachment into front and rear setbacks. The commission also approved the agenda and the October 17, 2023 minutes, both 4-0, and discussed the 2022 Historic Preservation Plan update.

• Continued Ordinance TBD - Series 2023 to January 16 with direction to add front/rear setback encroachment language (4-0)
• Approved the regular agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved the October 17, 2023 meeting minutes as presented (4-0)

Planning Commission

The November 22, 2023 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Town Council

The Town Council will review several ordinances regarding the Minturn North PUD and UPRR Subdivision. The meeting also includes first readings for the 2024 annual budget, property tax mill levy, and fee schedules.

• Minturn North Final Plan for PUD (Second Reading)
• UPRR Subdivision Final Plat (Second Reading)
• Minturn North Development Agreement Resolution
• Dissolution of the Town of Minturn General Improvement District
• 2024 General Property Tax Mill Levy (First Reading)

The Town Council approved the Minturn North Final Development Plan for PUD (Ordinance 15) on second reading with conditions, including a mudflow analysis for Game Creek and construction timelines for off-site improvements. The council also approved the related Final Plat for the UPRR Subdivision (Ordinance 16) and the Final Plat for the Minturn North PUD Subdivision (Ordinance 17), each with conditions. Additionally, the council approved the Minturn North Development Agreement (Resolution 31) and the Belden Place Settlement Agreement (Resolution 32).

• Approved Minturn North Final Plan for PUD with conditions (5-1)
• Approved Final Plat for UPRR Subdivision with conditions (5-1)
• Approved Final Plat for Minturn North PUD Subdivision with conditions (4-2)
• Approved Minturn North Development Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Belden Place Settlement Agreement (5-0)
• Approved dissolution of General Improvement District (6-0)
• Approved ordinance allowing hand-shoveling snow from sidewalks to town streets 4-7AM (6-0)
• Approved first reading of FY2024 budget, mill levy, and fee schedule ordinances (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Minturn Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting on November 8, 2023. The main discussion item is the Minturn Forward: Land Use Code Update. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, public comment, and staff reports.

• Discussion of Minturn Forward: Land Use Code Update
• Approval of October 11, 2023 minutes
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person)

The Minturn Planning Commission held a discussion-only session on the Minturn Forward Land Use Code Update, reviewing stakeholder interview themes and key feedback. No formal decisions or votes were taken on the code update; the meeting also included staff reports on grants and other town matters.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved October 11, 2023 minutes as presented (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m. (5-0)

Town Council

The Minturn Town Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and the FY2024 budget. Key items include a second reading of an ordinance exempting fire sprinklers for single-family homes under 6,000 square feet, first readings for the Minturn North PUD final plan and plats, dissolution of a general improvement district, and a change to allow hand shoveling of snow onto town streets between 4 AM and 7 AM. A public hearing on the FY2024 budget is also scheduled.

• Ordinance 14 (2nd reading): Exempt fire sprinkler systems for single-family structures under 6,000 sf from Residential Building Code
• Ordinance 15 (1st reading): Approve Minturn North Final Plan for PUD
• Ordinance 16 & 17 (1st reading): Approve final plats for UPRR Subdivision and Minturn North PUD
• Ordinance 18 (1st reading): Dissolve Town of Minturn General Improvement District
• FY2024 Budget public hearing

The Minturn Town Council approved the second reading of an ordinance exempting certain single-family homes from fire sprinkler requirements. The Council also voted on first readings to advance the Minturn North PUD and related subdivision plats with specific mudflow mitigation conditions, approve the dissolution of the town's General Improvement District, and permit early-morning sidewalk snow shoveling into town streets. Additionally, the Council held an official public hearing on the proposed FY 2024 budget.

• Approved Ordinance 14-2023 exempting single-family residential units under 6,000 square feet from fire sprinkler requirements (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, removing Magustos Pizza liquor license to Nov. 15 (6-0)
• Continued Ordinance 15-2023 approving Minturn North Final Plan for PUD on first reading with conditions (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 16-2023 approving UPRR Subdivision Final Plat on first reading with conditions (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 17-2023 approving Minturn North PUD Final Plat on first reading with conditions (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 18-2023 dissolving the Minturn General Improvement District on first reading (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 19-2023 allowing hand-shoveling of snow from sidewalks to town streets from 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM on first reading (6-0)
• Held official public hearing on the proposed FY 2024 budget