Pagosa Springs public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The December 23, 2025 Planning Commission meeting is canceled. The next scheduled meeting is January 13, 2026.

• Meeting canceled

Public Arts Committee

The Pagosa Springs Public Arts Committee is meeting to approve the August 28 minutes, discuss the 2026 Public Art Call, and hear board announcements including a celebration of Springs of Life. The agenda is mostly routine, with the main substantive item being the 2026 art call planning.

• Approval of August 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Celebration of Springs of Life announcement
• 2026 Public Art Call discussion

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution amending the 2025 budget, and will take second readings of ordinances calling for the 2026 regular election and setting the time and place of regular council meetings. The council will also hear a presentation on a Chamber of Commerce construction business survey, consider several consent agenda items including resolutions for a river improvement project and a grant application, and act on a liquor license renewal.

• Resolution 2025-25, Amending the 2025 Budget
• Ordinance 1021, Second Reading, Calling for the 2026 Regular Election
• Ordinance 1022, Second Reading, Schedule Time, Date, Location and Place of Posting of Regular Town Council Meetings
• Liquor License Renewal - Hidden Track located at 251 B Pagosa Street
• Resolution 2025-22, Approving an Addendum to the Project Management Agreement for the Upper San Juan Watershed Enhancement Partnership

The Pagosa Springs Town Council approved several routine items: Ordinance 1021 setting the April 7, 2026 mail-ballot election, Ordinance 1022 scheduling regular meetings for the first and third Tuesdays, Resolution 2025-25 amending the 2025 budget by about $50,000, and the liquor license renewal for Hidden Track. The council also approved pursuing a $15,000 Colorado Tourism Office grant for wayfinding signage. Public comment focused on downtown business struggles due to the US 160 construction project, with several business owners reporting significant sales declines.

• Approved Ordinance 1021, second reading, setting April 7, 2026 mail-ballot election (carried)
• Approved Ordinance 1022, second reading, setting regular meeting schedule and posting requirements (carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025-25, amending 2025 budget by ~$50,000 for Trust Fund (carried)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Hidden Track at 251 B Pagosa Street (carried)
• Approved pursuing 2026 CTO Tourism Management Grant for wayfinding signage (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial statement, and resolutions 2025-22 and 2025-24 (carried)

Main Street Advisory

The Main Street Advisory Board will hold a virtual meeting to discuss new business, including a DOLA annual visit, and old business regarding the Old Fashioned Christmas event, covering logistics like Tapepalooza date, attendees, setup, and equipment. The board will also hear the Main Street Coordinator's report and consider approval of the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes.

• DOLA Annual Visit (Virtual)
• Old Fashioned Christmas: Tapepalooza date & time, attendees, setup/teardown, table/banner/flag/lights/firepit
• Approval of 13 Nov 2025 meeting minutes
• Main Street Coordinator Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, has been canceled.

Public Forums

This is a public notice, not a regular business meeting. It announces that three or more members of the Pagosa Springs Town Council, Area Tourism Board, Parks & Recreation, Planning Commission, and/or Main Street Advisory Board may be present at the Festival of Trees event, where public business may be discussed. The agenda contains no specific decisions or action items.

• Public notice of potential quorum at Festival of Trees
• Event location: Ross Aragon Community Center, 451 Hot Springs Blvd.

Area Tourism Board

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board will discuss the 2026 draft marketing plan, preliminary visitor sentiment survey results, and 2025 visitation data. They will also consider the 2026 meeting schedule, an update on the multi-purpose pavilion, and 2026 event funding applications. The meeting includes routine reports from the director, Chamber of Commerce, Board of Realtors, and Lodgers Association.

• 2026 Draft Marketing Plan and Advertising Schedule
• Preliminary Visitor Sentiment Survey results (over 750 responses)
• 2025 Visitor Audience data
• Update on Multi-Purpose Pavilion
• 2026 Event Funding Application discussion

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board approved moving its 2026 meetings to the second Wednesday of each month at 3 PM, starting January 14, 2026. The board also approved the 2026 Event Funding application. The director reported on the 2026 draft marketing plan, including a $525,225 budget, and discussed a potential PR firm hire, but no formal decision was made on those items.

• Approved November 5th meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule on 2nd Wednesday at 3pm (carried)
• Approved 2026 Event Funding application (carried)

Sanitation General Improvement District

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District board will consider a resolution establishing its 2026 regular meeting schedule (first Tuesday monthly at 5:00 PM) and designating the town's website as the official agenda posting location. The board will also consider nominating Renee Lewis to the Southwest Basin Roundtable and receive a staff update on sewer infrastructure projects.

• Resolution 2025-06: sets regular board meetings for first Tuesday monthly starting Jan 6, 2026, at Town Hall, with agendas posted on town website
• Nomination of Renee Lewis (PAWSD Policy and Compliance Manager) to Southwest Basin Roundtable Archuleta County Municipalities seat
• Approval of November 18, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Staff report: 105 ft sewer main replacement on Hwy 160, McCabe Creek rehabilitation project awarded to TRC Construction, temporary bypass at 1st St bridge after flooding caused SSO event
• Staff report: new WWTP at lagoon property discussions initiated with CDPHE

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District approved Resolution 2025-06, setting regular board meetings for the first Tuesday of each month starting January 6, 2026, with postings on the Town's meeting portal. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the November 18, 2025 special meeting minutes and the nomination of Renee Lewis to the Southwest Basin Roundtable. Public Works Director Karl Johnson reported that 7th Street repairs are complete, McCabe Creek repairs begin next week, and an end-of-year update on the CDOT Hwy project will be sent soon.

• Approved Resolution 2025-06 setting regular board meetings for first Tuesday monthly starting Jan 6, 2026 (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including Nov 18, 2025 special meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved nomination of Renee Lewis to Southwest Basin Roundtable (carried)

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will hold first readings of ordinances for the 2026 regular election and for scheduling regular meetings, and will consider a resolution to establish an expedited review policy for affordable housing projects. They will also ratify a funding request for emergency watershed protection related to 2025 flooding, make appointments to committees and boards, and approve a proclamation for Wreaths Across America Day.

• Ordinance 1021, first reading, calling April 7, 2026 mail ballot election for Mayor and three at-large council seats
• Resolution 2025-23, establishing expedited review policy for affordable housing projects
• Ratify NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection funding request for 2025 flooding damages
• Proclamation for Wreaths Across America Day on December 13, 2025
• Appointments to committees and boards

The Town Council approved first readings of ordinances for the 2026 mail ballot election and regular meeting schedule, and adopted a resolution establishing an expedited review policy for affordable housing projects. It also ratified the Town Manager's signature on a $3,337,246 NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection funding request for flood damage. Committee appointments were made, and no public comment was heard.

• Approved consent agenda including Nov 18 minutes and Wreaths Across America proclamation
• Approved Ordinance 1021 first reading: April 7, 2026 mail ballot election for Mayor and three council seats
• Approved Resolution 2025-23: expedited review policy for affordable housing, dedicating $50,000 DOLA funds to workforce housing
• Ratified $3,337,246 NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection funding request and authorized Town Manager to sign contract
• Appointed council members to committees and boards, including new Land Acquisition Committee
• Approved Ordinance 1022 first reading: regular meetings first and third Tuesday at 5:00 pm

Urban Renewal Authority

The Pagosa Springs Urban Renewal Authority will consider appointing Johanna Tully-Elliott to a five-year term representing Archuleta County, expiring November 2030. The board will also approve minutes from the November 18, 2025 special meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major financial decisions.

• Appointment of Johanna Tully-Elliott to Archuleta County seat for five-year term through November 2030
• Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Pagosa Springs Urban Renewal Authority approved the consent agenda, including the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes. The board appointed Johanna Tully-Elliott to a five-year term as the Archuleta County representative, expiring November 2030. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including November 18, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Appointed Johanna Tully-Elliott to Archuleta County seat for five-year term through November 2030 (carried)

Planning Commission

The November 25, 2025 Planning Commission meeting is canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2025. No items will be discussed at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

Public Forums

This is a public notice and introduction meeting where Pagosa Springs Town Council, boards, and commission members may gather with Olivia Neece, Director of Advance & Rural Outreach from the Governor's Office, for a community visit. The agenda contains no formal decisions or action items; it is primarily a procedural notice for a public forum.

• Introduction meeting with Olivia Neece, Director of Advance & Rural Outreach (Governor's Office)
• Public notice of potential quorum of Town Council, Area Tourism Board, Parks & Recreation, Planning Commission, and Main Street Advisory Board members

Main Street Advisory

The Pagosa Springs Main Street Heritage & Culture Committee is holding a monthly work session to discuss advancing key initiatives, including the oral history project, historical walking tour, community history vault, and activities aligned with America 250/Colorado 150. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed. Public comment sign-up sheets are available at the meeting.

• Discussion of oral history project
• Discussion of historical walking tour
• Discussion of community history vault
• Discussion of America 250/Colorado 150 activities

Urban Renewal Authority

The Pagosa Springs Urban Renewal Authority is holding a public hearing and considering Resolution 2025-01 to adopt its 2026 budget. The budget has zero revenues and zero expenditures, as the URA has no funding sources and all costs are covered by the Town's General Fund. Approval is required by state law and the budget will be filed with the Division of Local Affairs.

• Public hearing for FY 2026 budget
• Resolution 2025-01, adoption of 2026 budget
• URA has no revenue generation and no expenditures
• All expenditures paid by Town of Pagosa Springs General Fund
• Budget to be filed with DOLA

The Pagosa Springs Urban Renewal Authority held a special meeting and approved its consent agenda, including the November 5, 2024 meeting minutes. The board adopted Resolution 2025-01, which sets the 2026 budget, noting the URA has no revenue or expenditures and all costs are covered by the Town's General Fund. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 5:05 PM.

• Approved consent agenda including November 5, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-01, 2026 URA budget with no revenue or expenditures (carried)

Sanitation General Improvement District

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District board will consider adopting the FY 2026 fee schedule, which includes a $5 per month increase in the sewer service fee (from $71.25 to $76.25 per equivalent unit) and a higher Capital Investment Fee of $7,500 per EU. The board will also consider certifying delinquent sanitation accounts to the County Treasurer for collection with property taxes. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the prior meeting's minutes.

• Resolution 2025-05: Adopting FY 2026 fee schedule, raising monthly sewer fee from $71.25 to $76.25 per EU ($60/year increase)
• Capital Investment Fee increases to $7,500 per EU
• Resolution 2025-04: Certifying delinquent sanitation accounts to County Treasurer (13 accounts listed, amounts from $229.08 to $1,388.54)
• Approval of November 6, 2025 special meeting minutes

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will meet to decide on the 2026 fee schedule and appoint Beth A. Padilla as Assistant Municipal Court Judge. The meeting will also include reports on sales tax, lodging tax, and department updates, as well as a briefing on a nuisance abatement case.

• Resolution 2025-21: Adopting the FY 2026 Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2025-20: Appointing Beth A. Padilla as Assistant Municipal Court Judge with employment agreement
• Briefing on Willingham Properties Nuisance Abatement Case
• Pagosa Multi-Purpose Pavilion Update
• October Financial Statement and Payments review

The Town Council approved the FY 2026 fee schedule with changes across several divisions, except for bulk geothermal water rates which remain under negotiation. The council also granted a two-year extension for the Multi-Purpose Pavilion project and appointed Beth A. Padilla as Assistant Municipal Court Judge. A nuisance abatement case was briefed, giving the property owner until June 2026 to clean up.

• Approved Resolution 2025-21, adopting the FY 2026 fee schedule, except bulk geothermal water rates (carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025-20, appointing Beth A. Padilla as Assistant Municipal Court Judge (carried)
• Approved two-year extension for Multi-Purpose Pavilion through November 2027 (carried)
• Directed staff to negotiate a rate for bulk geothermal water (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including October financial statement and prior meeting minutes (carried)

Main Street Advisory

The Main Street Advisory Board will consider reallocating program funds for business recovery and holiday promotions, review the Business Assistance Grant Fund, and discuss an oral history project's audio editing and transcription. The board will also approve September meeting minutes and hear reports from the Main Street Coordinator and Heritage & Culture Committee.

• Reallocation of program funds for Business Recovery & Holiday Promotions
• Main Street Business Assistance Grant Fund review ($12,500 balance)
• Oral History Project audio editing and transcription discussion
• Proposed 2026 monthly board meeting schedule
• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The Pagosa Springs Main Street Advisory Board met November 13, 2025, and approved the September minutes and the 2026 monthly meeting schedule. The board voted to split all remaining 2025 budget funds equally between the Heritage & Culture and Cone Zone committees. They also discussed distributing the $12,500 Business Assistance Grant Fund to businesses in the CDOT construction impact zone, with options including direct payments and LPEA utility credits.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (moved by Martin, seconded by Pierce)
• Approved splitting all remaining 2025 budget equally between Heritage & Culture and Cone Zone committees (moved by Dufour, seconded by Martin)
• Approved proposed 2026 monthly board meeting schedule (moved by Garcia, seconded by Dufour)

Combined Parks and Recreation Advisory

The Combined Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hear a Parks and Recreation Department report on flood cleanup and winterization, review the proposed 2026 budget, and receive updates on several park projects including the South Yamaguchi River Improvements and the 1st Street Pedestrian Bridge.

• 2026 budget proposals totaling $239,000 for river pump rebuild at Yamaguchi Park ($100,000), River Center Pond cleaning ($90,000), trail asphalt sealing ($35,000), outdoor fitness equipment ($14,000), and Skyrocket Park work ($10,000)
• South Yamaguchi River Improvements project funded by multiple agencies, construction planned for September 2025
• 1st Street Pedestrian Bridge design stage, 10 ft wide concrete deck, construction targeted for Spring 2026
• Town to Lakes Trail Build Grant awarded $662,000 by CDOT with $137,000 local match for design and partial construction

Planning Commission

The November 11, 2025 Planning Commission meeting is canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2025. No other business is listed.

Sanitation General Improvement District

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District board will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution 2025-03 to adopt the 2026 budget, which includes a $6,649,276 sanitation fund and a preliminary property tax levy of 0.904 mills. The board will also consider awarding a $958,202.09 contract to TRC Construction for the McCabe Creek sewer line replacement project. Other items include approving the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes and receiving a staff update on recent flooding repairs and system maintenance.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2026 budget (Resolution 2025-03) with $6,649,276 in expenditures and $7,230,636 in revenues
• Award bid for McCabe Creek sewer line replacement to TRC Construction for $958,202.09 (1,350 linear feet of pipe and 7 manholes)
• Preliminary property tax levy of 0.904 mills to raise $81,722 for 2026
• Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff report on flooding repairs, including temporary bypass at 1st Street Bridge and pump station operations

The board approved the 2026 budget, which includes a $5 per month per equivalent unit rate increase, and awarded a contract for the McCabe Creek sewer line replacement project. The budget was adopted via Resolution 2025-03 after public hearings. The McCabe Creek project was awarded to TRC Construction for $958,202.09.

• Approved consent agenda including October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adopted Resolution 2025-03, the 2026 budget with $5/month/EU rate increase
• Awarded McCabe Creek sewer line replacement to TRC Construction for $958,202.09

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council is holding a special meeting to adopt the 2026 budget and five-year capital plan via Resolution 2025-19, following a public hearing. The council will also receive a briefing on the Willingham Properties nuisance abatement case, where a $175,000 cleanup bid is pending. An executive session is scheduled to discuss negotiations on the geothermal water tap and economic development agreement.

• Resolution 2025-19 adopting the 2026 budget and five-year capital plan (total expenditures $19,619,100)
• Public hearing on FY 2026 budget
• Briefing on Willingham Properties nuisance abatement case (potential $175,000 abatement cost)
• Executive session on geothermal water tap and economic development agreement negotiations
• Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Town Council approved Resolution 2025-19, adopting the 2026 budget, the five-year capital plan, and updates to the financial policy. The approval followed two work sessions and incorporated a new fund for the 1% sales tax for sewer repairs from ballot Issue 2A. The council also received a briefing on the Willingham Properties nuisance abatement case, where the town may spend $175,000 to clean up the property if the owner does not act. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a consent agenda approval and an executive session on negotiations.

• Approved Resolution 2025-19 adopting 2026 budget and five-year capital plan (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Entered executive session on geothermal water tap and economic development agreement (carried)

Area Tourism Board

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board will meet to approve October meeting minutes, hear reports, and discuss scheduling a joint meeting with the Lodgers Association. The main items are a continued discussion on 2026 event funding criteria and the 2026 budget, which was tabled in October pending further review.

• Discussion on 2026 event funding criteria and application process
• Discussion on scheduling a meeting with the Lodgers Association
• Approval of October 1 and October 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Director report on tourism training and marketing initiatives
• 2026 budget discussion (tabled from October)

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board agreed to review 2026 event funding applications quarterly on a case-by-case basis, dropping specific criteria like favoring new events or shoulder-season timing. The board also approved the consent agenda, continued trash/recycling services for events, and scheduled a joint meeting with the Lodgers Association for December 3rd. No formal votes were recorded on the funding approach, which was reached by consensus.

• Approved consent agenda including October meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Agreed to review 2026 event funding applications quarterly, case-by-case (consensus)
• Continued trash and recycling services for events through Elite (consensus)
• Scheduled Lodgers Association to join December 3rd meeting agenda (consensus)
• Kept event stage rental fees at $300 nonprofit / $600 for-profit for 2026 (no change)

Planning Commission

The Pagosa Springs Planning Commission will consider a sketch plan application from Arena Labs LLC for the Pagosa West Major Subdivision, which would divide land at 3800 W. US Hwy 160, 80 S. Pagosa Blvd, and 100 S. Pagosa Blvd into five parcels. The first phase includes an 88-unit multi-family housing development and a fuel station, subject to separate design reviews. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 20 meeting and take public comment.

• Major Subdivision Sketch Application for Pagosa West at 3800 W. US Hwy 160, 80 S. Pagosa Blvd, and 100 S. Pagosa Blvd
• Proposed 88-unit multi-family housing development on Tract 4
• Proposed fuel station on Tract 1, requiring Conditional Use Permit and Major Design Review
• Approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment periods for items on and off the agenda

The Planning Commission approved the Arena Labs LLC Major Subdivision Sketch Plan for properties at 3800 W. US Hwy 160, 80 S. Pagosa Blvd, and 100 S. Pagosa Blvd, with 18 conditions. The approval was unanimous (all yay). Public comment included opposition citing infrastructure, wildlife, and traffic concerns, but the commission moved forward, adding a condition for legal counsel review of the applicant's statement of authority.

• Approved Arena Labs LLC Major Subdivision Sketch Plan with 18 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Added condition requiring legal counsel review of applicant's Statement of Authority
• Commissioner Weiler recused himself; Commissioner Reid promoted to voting member

Sanitation General Improvement District

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026 budget and receive updates on capital projects and a rate study. The rate study outlines $80–100 million in needed funding for sewer rehabilitation and replacement over the next 15–20 years, which will likely lead to significant rate increases. The board will also hear a report on recent flooding damage, including a sewer main break at the 1st Street bridge.

• Public hearing on FY 2026 proposed budget
• Rate study update: $80–100 million in capital funding needs
• Flooding caused 50-foot sewer main loss at 1st Street bridge, temporary bypass installed
• McCabe Creek crossing RFP closed, bids under review
• Lagoon cleanup and WWTP construction discussions with CDPHE

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026 budget, consider an emergency ordinance to continue a local disaster declaration related to flooding, receive an update on flood response and recovery, and consider naming a new park at 1040 E. Hwy 160. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approval of meeting minutes and the September financial statement.

• Public hearing on FY 2026 proposed budget
• Ordinance 1020: emergency ordinance continuing Mayor and Town Manager Order No. 2025-3 local disaster emergency declaration
• October 2025 flood response and recovery update
• Naming new public park at 1040 E. Hwy 160 as 'Gateway River Park' (recommended by Parks and Recreation Board)
• Consent agenda: approval of October 7 and 14, 2025 meeting minutes; September financial statement and payments

The Town Council approved Ordinance 1020, continuing the local disaster emergency declaration (Order No. 2025-3) to support flood recovery and qualify for federal assistance. The consent agenda, including meeting minutes and the September financial statement, was also approved. Council discussed the FY 2026 budget, flood recovery updates, and park naming, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved Ordinance 1020 continuing local disaster emergency declaration (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including October 7 and 14 meeting minutes and September financial statement (carried)

Joint Town/County Work Session

The Pagosa Springs Town Council and Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners are holding a joint work session to discuss several items of mutual interest. Topics include a briefing on US 160 construction, potential replacement sites for an elementary and middle school, and the October 2025 flood. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion session.

• US 160 construction briefing
• Archuleta County School District potential replacement elementary and middle school site locations
• October 2025 flood discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025 at Town Hall

Planning Commission

The Pagosa Springs Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a facade variance for Growing Spaces' new storage building at 1868 A & B Majestic Drive, which would allow 100% metal exterior instead of the 35% limit. The commission will also review a final major design review and a conditional use permit for a vehicle sales and rental use at 103 Majestic Drive. The agenda includes approval of the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Facade variance for Growing Spaces, 1868 A & B Majestic Drive, to allow 100% metal building facade
• Final Major Design Review for vehicle sales and rental use at 103 Majestic Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for vehicle sales and rental at 103 Majestic Drive
• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The Pagosa Springs Planning Commission approved a final major design review and a conditional use permit for Pagosa Auto Rents at 103 Majestic Drive, allowing vehicle sales and rental with conditions including a 21-car limit on the gravel area and a 180-day vacancy termination clause. The commission also approved a facade variance for Growing Spaces at 1868A and 1868B Majestic Drive with conditions. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Growing Spaces Façade Variance at 1868A and 1868B Majestic Drive with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Pagosa Auto Rents Final Major Design Review at 103 Majestic Drive with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Pagosa Auto Rents Conditional Use Permit at 103 Majestic Drive with conditions (5-0)

Main Street Advisory

The Pagosa Springs Main Street Heritage & Culture Committee is holding a work session to advance heritage initiatives, including the oral history project, historical walking tour, community history vault, and America 250/Colorado 150 activities. They will also meet with the Community Development Department to discuss the town's Certified Local Government status and the process of reestablishing the Historical Preservation Board.

• Discussion of oral history project
• Discussion of historical walking tour
• Discussion of community history vault
• Discussion of America 250/Colorado 150 activities
• Discussion with Community Development Department on Certified Local Government status and reestablishing Historical Preservation Board

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council is meeting to receive an update on the emergency flood situation. The agenda includes only this new business item, along with standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and comments.

• Emergency Flood Update

The Town Council received an emergency update on flooding. A disaster declaration was issued and accepted by the governor, with state and federal reimbursement pending. The Ross Aragon Community Center is serving as a shelter, and mandatory evacuations are in place for Hermosa and San Juan streets. A sewer line break on the First Street Bridge was temporarily bypassed, and the bridge reopened Monday morning.

• Received emergency flood update from Town Manager and department heads
• Noted disaster declaration issued and accepted by governor
• Ross Aragon Community Center set up as shelter for flood victims
• Mandatory evacuation in place for Hermosa and San Juan streets
• Temporary sewer bypass installed on First Street Bridge; bridge reopened Monday
• Bridge inspector contacted to assess all bridges and culverts for damage

Planning Commission

The October 14, 2025 Planning Commission meeting is canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no other business items.

• Meeting canceled for October 14, 2025
• Next meeting: October 20, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Sanitation General Improvement District

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District will hear a presentation on the proposed FY 2026 budget and receive an update on district operations, including the McCabe Creek crossing project and pump station repairs. The board will also consider approving the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. No final budget decisions are scheduled; the presentation is for information.

• FY 2026 Proposed Budget Presentation
• Approval of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• McCabe Creek crossing RFP extended, award expected at this meeting
• PS2 pump rebuilt and installed, remaining pumps in production
• Staff working with CDPHE to construct new WWTP at lagoon property

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will hold its regular meeting on October 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The council will consider approving minutes from the September 16 meeting, financial reports, and a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Key decisions include a second reading of Ordinance 1019 to amend the zoning map for the property at 1040 East U.S. Highway 160 and a resolution supporting Ballot Measure 2A for the November election.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1019 amending zoning for 1040 East U.S. Highway 160
• Resolution 2025-18 supporting Ballot Measure 2A for November 4, 2025 election
• Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• August financial statement and payments review
• Proclamation declaring October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The Town Council approved Resolution 2025-18 supporting ballot measure 2A for wastewater infrastructure funding in the November 4, 2025 election. Council also approved staff proceeding with preparations for a Dark Sky Community designation, despite two nay votes. The consent agenda, including the September 16 meeting minutes and a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, was approved. Ordinance 1019, rezoning 1040 East Highway 160 as open space and parks, passed on second reading.

• Approved Resolution 2025-18 supporting ballot measure 2A for wastewater infrastructure (carried)
• Approved Ordinance 1019 rezoning 1040 East Highway 160 as open space and parks (carried)
• Approved staff proceeding with Dark Sky Community designation preparations (carried, 2 nay: Mayor Pierce, Council Member Martinez)
• Approved consent agenda including September 16 minutes, August financials, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation (carried)

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council is holding a budget work session. The agenda is minimal and contains no specific items for discussion, only the meeting logistics and remote participation details.

Area Tourism Board

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board is meeting to discuss the proposed FY 2026 lodgers tax budget. The budget projects $1,660,500 in revenues and $1,724,970 in expenses, with a projected deficit of $64,470. The board will review the updated budget document as part of old business.

• FY 2026 lodgers tax budget: $1,660,500 revenues, $1,724,970 expenses
• Projected $64,470 deficit for FY 2026
• Tourism admin expenses increase from $248,761 (2025 projected) to $464,737 (2026 budget)
• Infrastructure spending proposed at $250,000 for 2026
• Advertising/marketing budget set at $365,000 for 2026

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board approved the 2026 Lodging Tax Budget as presented. The budget includes $1.66 million in lodging tax revenue and a projected deficit of $64,470, which will be covered by carryover funds. The board also discussed the town's overall 2026 budget, which includes a 2.7% COLA for staff and various capital projects.

• Approved 2026 Lodging Tax Budget (motion by Williams, seconded by Prince, carried)

Public Arts Committee

The Public Arts Committee is meeting to discuss the 'Springs of Life' celebration, the 2026 Art Call, and a 150/250 Collaboration. They will also approve minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, board announcements, and public comment.

• Discussion of 'Springs of Life' celebration
• 2026 Art Call planning
• 150/250 Collaboration discussion
• Approval of August 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The Public Arts Committee meeting on October 2, 2025, was called to order but a quorum was not met, so no official decisions were made. The agenda included a report on the 'Springs of Life' celebration, discussion of the 2026 Art Call, and a 150/250 Collaboration item, but none were acted upon.

Area Tourism Board

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board will discuss the 2026 budget, 2026 event funding, and hear from Tim Wolfe, Executive Director of the Colorado Tourism Office. The board will also consider approving the September 3 meeting minutes and receive reports from the chair, director, Chamber of Commerce, Board of Realtors, and Lodging Association.

• Discussion with Tim Wolfe, Executive Director, Colorado Tourism Office
• 2026 Event Funding Discussion
• 2026 Budget Discussion (projected revenue $1,655,500; expenditures $1,684,100)
• Approval of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board tabled approval of the 2026 budget and the 2026 event funding criteria until a special meeting and November meeting, respectively. The board also heard a presentation from the Colorado Tourism Office and discussed various reports, but no final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved September 3rd meeting minutes (carried)
• Tabled 2026 budget approval pending special meeting with Town Manager and Council Member Williams (carried)
• Tabled 2026 event funding criteria discussion until November meeting (carried)

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council is holding a budget work session. The agenda is minimal and contains only procedural information about public comment and remote participation; no specific budget items are listed.

• Public comment sign-up sheets available at meeting
• Proposed ordinances and resolutions available from Town Clerk
• Remote participation via Zoom available

Planning Commission

The Pagosa Springs Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit and final major design review for a vehicle sales and rental business at 103 Majestic Drive. The property is currently in violation of zoning due to unauthorized storage. The commission will also appoint a regular member and approve the September 9 meeting minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit for vehicle sales and rental at 103 Majestic Drive
• Final Major Design Review for the same property, including erosion control and landscaping conditions
• Recommendation for appointing a regular member to the Planning Commission
• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will hold a special meeting to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public comment periods, with no specific decisions listed beyond the budget presentation.

• FY 2026 Proposed Budget Presentation

The Town Council held a special meeting to receive a presentation on the proposed FY 2026 Town and Sanitation budgets. No formal decisions were made; the budget was presented for discussion. Public comment raised concerns about workforce housing funding and PAWSD upgrades.

• Heard FY 2026 budget presentation (no vote)
• No formal actions taken

Main Street Advisory

The Pagosa Springs Main Street Heritage & Culture Committee is holding a work session to discuss ongoing preservation initiatives, including the oral history project, historical walking tour, community history vault, and activities for America 250/Colorado 150. The agenda is primarily a discussion session with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Discussion of oral history project
• Discussion of historical walking tour
• Discussion of community history vault
• Discussion of America 250/Colorado 150 activities

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda, and reports. Key actions include a second reading of an ordinance to annex town-owned property at 1040 East U.S. Highway 160, a first reading to rezone that property, and resolutions supporting grant applications for trails and historic restoration. The council will also review a geothermal rate study and receive various departmental reports.

• Ordinance 1018, second reading, annexing 1040 East U.S. Highway 160
• Ordinance 1019, first reading, amending zoning map for 1040 East U.S. Highway 160
• Resolution 2025-16 supporting CPW Non-Motorized Trails Grant for Town to Lakes Trail
• Resolution 2025-17 supporting State Historical Fund grant for Water Treatment Plant and Rumbaugh Creek Stone Arched Bridge
• Geothermal rate study by Roaring Fork Engineering

The Town Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 1018, annexing the municipal-owned property at 1040 East U.S. Highway 160 into town limits. They also accepted a geothermal rate study, approved resolutions supporting grant applications for the Town to Lakes Trail and historic restoration, and advanced a zoning map amendment for the annexed property. The August financial statement was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 1018 (second reading) annexing 1040 E. U.S. Hwy 160 (unanimous)
• Accepted geothermal rate study by Roaring Fork Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-16 supporting CPW Non-Motorized Trails grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-17 supporting State Historical Fund grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1019 (first reading) zoning 1040 E. Hwy 160 as open space/park (unanimous)
• Tabled August financial statement and payments until next meeting

Main Street Advisory

The Pagosa Springs Main Street Cone Zone Care Committee is holding a work session to discuss logistics for the upcoming Wednesday Wine Walk on September 24, 2025, in downtown Pagosa Springs. The meeting is open to the public and focuses solely on event planning, with no formal decisions or ordinances on the agenda.

• Work session on Wine Walk logistics for September 24, 2025
• Meeting held at Hidden Track, 251 Pagosa St B
• Public comment sign-up sheets available at meeting
• Proposed ordinances and resolutions available from Town Clerk

Main Street Advisory

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss new business items including an upcoming DOLA visit, a Community Foundation update, volunteer needs for the September 24 Wednesday Wine Walk, and the coordinator's business travel. The board will also approve the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes and hear the Main Street Coordinator's report.

• DOLA visit scheduled for September 16-17, 2025
• Wednesday Wine Walk on September 24, 2025 needs volunteers
• Coordinator Kathleen McFadden to attend Main Street Manager Summit (Sept 30-Oct 3) and EDCC Conference (Oct 26-30)
• Approval of August 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Pagosa Springs Planning Commission will consider a zoning map amendment for property at 1040 East U.S. Highway 160, along with final design reviews for two commercial projects. The board will also elect a vice-chair and recommend a new member. Public comments are invited.

• Zoning map amendment for 1040 E. Hwy 160
• Final design review: Pagosa Bible Church expansion at 209 Harman Park Drive
• Final major design review: Pagosa Auto Rents at 103 Majestic Drive
• Election of Planning Commission Vice-Chair for remainder of 2025
• Recommendation for appointing regular member to Planning Commission

The Pagosa Springs Planning Commission approved the final major design review for Pagosa Bible Church at 209 Harman Park Drive, with conditions including snow storage, equipment screening, HOA verification, and stormwater management. It also recommended that Town Council approve an Open Space and Parks zoning designation for 1040 E. Hwy 160, and continued the Pagosa Auto Rents design review to September 23, 2025. Chad Hodges was elected Vice-Chair for the remainder of 2025, and a discussion on appointing a regular member was tabled.

• Approved Pagosa Bible Church final major design review with conditions (4-0)
• Recommended Town Council approve Open Space and Parks zoning for 1040 E. Hwy 160 (4-0)
• Continued Pagosa Auto Rents design review to September 23, 2025 (4-0)
• Elected Chad Hodges as Vice-Chair for remainder of 2025 (4-0)
• Tabled discussion on appointing regular member to September 23, 2025 (4-0)

Area Tourism Board

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board will hear reports from the chair, director, Chamber of Commerce, Board of Realtors, and Lodging Association, then discuss new business including a PARC presentation and the draft 2026 lodging tax budget. The meeting is open to the public, with remote participation available via Zoom.

• Draft 2026 Lodging Tax Budget discussion
• PARC presentation by Amanda Gadomski and Bob Milford
• Approval of August 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reports from Chamber of Commerce, Board of Realtors, Lodging Association

The board reviewed the draft 2026 lodging tax budget, which projects $1,655,500 in revenue against $1,684,100 in expenditures, leaving an unbalanced budget. No formal action was taken on the budget; it will be discussed further in October and voted on in November. The board also heard a request from PARC for $5,000 toward a trail grant, but no commitment was made because the budget is still in process.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Reviewed draft 2026 budget with projected deficit of $28,600 (no vote)
• Heard PARC request for $5,000, deferred due to budget process (no vote)

Sanitation General Improvement District

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District board will consider ratifying $449,757.28 in emergency purchases made after system failures, and will discuss a capital investment fee waiver request from the Ruby M Sisson Public Library. The board will also receive an update on ongoing sewer repairs and projects.

• Ratify emergency purchases totaling $449,757.28, including a used crane truck for $122,000, replacement pump and spares for $276,000, bypass pump rental at $21,014.15/month, and a bypass submersible for $9,728.98
• Resolution 2025-02: Ruby M Sisson Public Library Capital Investment Fee Waiver Request
• Approval of August 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on McCabe Creek crossing repairs, with RFP to be posted September 3
• Sewer replacement project on Florida St and Loma St at McCabe Creek (approx. 1,350 LF of sewer main and 7 manholes)

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District approved a consent agenda and granted a $6,250 Capital Investment Fee waiver to the Upper San Juan Library District for its remodel and expansion project. The board also heard that an RFP for the McCabe Creek crossing will be posted September 3, with an award expected at the October 7 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including August 5, 2025 minutes and emergency purchase ratification
• Approved Resolution 2025-02 granting $6,250 CIF waiver to Upper San Juan Library District

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will consider several items, including a second reading of a fire restrictions ordinance, a resolution to waive sanitation fees for the library expansion, and first readings of ordinances on special events permitting and annexing town-owned property at 1040 East U.S. Highway 160. The council will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement with Archuleta County on tourism funding and consider an additional $90,000 for police vehicle purchases.

• Ordinance 1015 (2nd reading): Authorizing declaration of fire restrictions
• Resolution 2025-15: Waiving sanitation capital investment fees for Ruby M. Sission Library expansion
• Ordinance 1017 (1st reading): Establishing special events permitting standards
• Ordinance 1018 (1st reading): Annexing 1040 East U.S. Highway 160
• IGA with Archuleta County on tourism area board and lodgers tax

The Pagosa Springs Town Council approved the consent agenda, including $270,000 for three new police patrol vehicles (with an additional $90,000 beyond budget), and passed Ordinance 1015 on second reading, authorizing the Town Manager to declare fire restrictions. The council also approved Resolution 2025-15 to reimburse the General Improvement District for waived sanitation fees for the library expansion, and approved the first reading of Ordinance 1018 to annex town-owned property at 1040 E. Hwy 160 for a river access park. The special events permitting ordinance (1017) was tabled after public concerns, and the tourism IGA was approved with a correction.

• Approved consent agenda including August 19, 2025 minutes
• Approved $270,000 for three new police patrol vehicles (additional $90,000)
• Approved Ordinance 1015 (second reading) authorizing fire restrictions
• Approved Resolution 2025-15 to waive $6,520 sanitation fees for library expansion
• Tabled Ordinance 1017 (special events permitting) for further review
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Archuleta County on tourism funds
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1018 to annex 1040 E. Hwy 160

Public Arts Committee

The Pagosa Springs Public Arts Committee meets on August 28, 2025, to discuss ongoing and new public art initiatives. Agenda items include reports on the Weeminchue Wilderness unveiling, artist Phillip Seth's upcoming work on the Geothermal Pumphouse Mural, a location recommendation for the 2026 Art Call, and a plastic bag art program utilizing the approved 2025 budget.

• Location recommendation and formalization for the 2026 Art Call
• Plastic bag art program utilizing the approved 2025 budget
• Artist Phillip Seth visit from Sept 7 to Sept 27 to complete the Geothermal Pumphouse Mural
• Weeminchue Wilderness Unveiling and Colorado Creative Industries Grant Report
• Approval of April 16, 2025 meeting minutes

The Public Arts Committee voted not to approve staff going out for a bag art call using the 2025 budget at this time. They also agreed that artist Phillip Seth should name his geothermal mural, with the unveiling set for September 27 at 10am. The board discussed options for the 2026 art call and asked staff to research costs for a Centennial Park structure and smaller project types.

• Motion to not approve bag art call using 2025 budget carried (moved by Sherry Phillips, seconded by Susan Houseworth)
• Agreed artist Phillip Seth will name the geothermal mural
• Set mural unveiling for September 27 at 10am

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 26, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2025. No other items are on the agenda.

• Meeting cancelled

Main Street Advisory

The Pagosa Springs Main Street Heritage & Culture Committee is holding a monthly work session to discuss and advance heritage and culture initiatives, including the oral history project, historical walking tour, community history vault, and America 250/Colorado 150 activities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Discussion of oral history project
• Discussion of historical walking tour
• Discussion of community history vault
• Discussion of America 250/Colorado 150 activities

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will hold its regular meeting on August 19, 2025, with several significant items on the agenda. They will consider a second reading of an ordinance to call a coordinated election and set ballot language for a proposed 1% sales tax to fund sewer system upgrades, as well as first readings of ordinances to authorize and continue fire restrictions. The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes awarding a contract for the East Gateway River Park and an addendum to the School Resource Officer intergovernmental agreement. Additionally, there will be a presentation on the potential expansion of Reservoir Hill Park and an executive session regarding legal matters related to a geothermal well permit and water rights.

• Ordinance 1014 (2nd reading): calling coordinated election and setting ballot language for 1% sales tax for sewer repairs
• Ordinance 1015 (1st reading): authorizing declaration of fire restrictions and amending municipal code
• Ordinance 1016 (emergency): continuing Stage I fire restrictions
• Contract award to Southwest Engineering for design, engineering, and construction of Phase One of East Gateway River Park
• Addendum to IGA for School Resource Officer with Archuleta School District #50 JT

Main Street Advisory

The Main Street Advisory Board will discuss and possibly vote on how to allocate a $9,012 donation to the Main Street Business Assistance Fund, aiming to complement existing efforts and support downtown businesses. They will also review the Main Street Coordinator's report and consider sponsorship and expenses for the Wednesday Wine Walk. The meeting is held via Zoom only.

• Discussion and possible motion on allocating $9,012 donation to Main Street Business Assistance Fund
• Review of Wednesday Wine Walk sponsorship and expenses
• Approval of June 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Main Street Coordinator report on recent events and signage

Public Forums

This is a public notice and open house event, not a regular decision-making meeting. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will host an open house to update the community on the US Highway 160 Reconstruction Project through downtown Pagosa Springs, with staff available to answer questions. The Main Street Cone Zone Care Committee will also share its August update. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled on this agenda.

• CDOT open house on US Highway 160 Reconstruction Project
• Main Street Cone Zone Care Committee August update
• Event at Ross Aragon Community Center, 451 Hot Springs Blvd

Planning Commission

The August 12, 2025 Planning Commission meeting in Pagosa Springs has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2025. No items are on the agenda for this date.

• Meeting cancelled for 8/12/2025
• Next meeting scheduled for 8/26/2025

Main Street Advisory

The Pagosa Springs Main Street Cone Zone Care and Marketing Committees will hold a work session to discuss ongoing efforts, including the Cone Zone Challenge campaign, Wednesday Wine Walk, website updates, and digital communications. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of Cone Zone Challenge campaign
• Discussion of Wednesday Wine Walk
• Website updates and digital communications

Combined Parks and Recreation Advisory

The Combined Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve May meeting minutes, hear department reports, and receive updates on several park and trail projects. They will also interview a candidate for a board vacancy and begin discussing the 2026 budget. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• Interview board vacancy candidate Roxanne Rickert
• Discuss Budget 2026
• Project updates: South Yamaguchi River Improvements, Pagosa Gateway Project, East Gateway River Park, 1st Street Pedestrian Bridge, Town to Lakes Trail Build Grant, Skyrocket Park
• Project updates: Vendor Access, Outdoor Fitness Equipment, Outdoor Corn Hole, Reservoir Hill Fire Mitigation
• Approve May 1, 2025 meeting minutes

The Combined Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the May 1, 2025 minutes, appointed Roxanne Rickert to fill a board vacancy, and voted to recommend that the Archuleta County Commissioners help fund 2026 park and recreation projects and maintenance. The board also heard project updates on river improvements, a pedestrian bridge, and a trail grant, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Appointed Roxanne Rickert to the advisory board (carried)
• Recommended to Archuleta County Commissioners to help fund 2026 park and recreation projects (carried)

Area Tourism Board

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board will consider a construction transportation funding request, review a visitor sentiment survey, and discuss a 2026 CTO marketing matching grant. The agenda also includes routine reports from the chair, director, Chamber of Commerce, Board of Realtors, and Lodging Association, plus approval of the July 2 meeting minutes.

• Consideration of Construction Transportation Funding Request
• Visitor Sentiment Survey discussion
• 2026 CTO Marketing Matching Grant
• Approval of July 2, 2025 meeting minutes

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board approved funding for Pagosa Zip Trips, a free pedicab service, and agreed to consider developing a transit app. They also approved a visitor sentiment survey and a letter of support for a 2026 Colorado Tourism Office marketing grant. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $10,707 for Pagosa Zip Trips free pedicab service (unanimous)
• Approved consideration of transit app development (unanimous)
• Approved $9,750 visitor sentiment survey with Mission2Market (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for 2026 CTO Marketing Grant application (unanimous)

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council, Tourism Board, and Board of County Commissioners are holding a joint work session to discuss the budget and set priorities. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Joint work session on budget discussion and priorities

Sanitation General Improvement District

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District will convene a routine meeting on August 5, 2025, with no new ordinances, contracts, or fee changes listed. The agenda consists of procedural items such as roll call, public comment, and approval of prior meeting minutes. Staff reports will cover ongoing infrastructure repairs, equipment purchases, and planning for future projects.

The board approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes as part of the consent agenda. Public Works Director Karl Johnson reported that pumps sent to Kansas City for failure analysis are expected back in about ten days, emergency sewer repairs on Lewis Street were completed, and the McCabe Creek repairs will be sent out for RFP by the end of August. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda, carried)

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 1014, which calls a coordinated election and sets ballot language. The council will also consider authorizing the Town Manager to enter a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council, hear a presentation on the Flock camera system, and issue a proclamation for the Public Works Utility Division.

• Ordinance 1014, first reading, calling the coordinated election and setting ballot language
• Authorizing Town Manager to enter interlocal contract for cooperative purchasing with Houston-Galveston Area Council
• Presentation on Flock camera system
• Proclamation regarding the Public Works Utility Division
• Approval of July 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Joint Town/County Work Session

The Pagosa Springs Town Council and Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners are holding a joint work session to discuss several topics of mutual interest. Items include a briefing on US 160 construction, an introduction from the Lodgers Association, an update on the Pagosa Area Recreation Council study, and an update on the Town's Sanitation General Improvement District. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information sharing.

• US 160 construction briefing
• Lodgers Association introduction
• PARC study update
• Sanitation General Improvement District update

Planning Commission

The Pagosa Springs Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on August 12, 2025. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for July 22, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025

Main Street Advisory

The Pagosa Springs Main Street Heritage & Culture Committee will meet for a work session to discuss preservation efforts, including an oral history project, historical walking tours, and a community history vault. The meeting is open to the public and focuses on advancing key initiatives aligned with America 250/Colorado 150.

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a work session to review and update its Vision 2050 plan and goals and objectives. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda includes public comment sign-up sheets and remote participation via Zoom.

• Review and update of Vision 2050 and goals and objectives

Public Forums

The Pagosa Springs Town Council is holding a listening session to gather public input on the 'Saving Our Sewers' initiative. The meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Ross Aragon Community Center.

• Public listening session on sewer system
• Meeting at Ross Aragon Community Center, 451 Hot Springs Blvd.

Public Forums

The Pagosa Springs Town Council is holding a listening session to gather public input on the 'Saving Our Sewers' initiative. The meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Town Hall Council Chambers, 551 Hot Springs Blvd. No formal decisions are on the agenda; it is a public input opportunity.

• Public listening session on 'Saving Our Sewers'
• Meeting at Town Hall Council Chambers, 551 Hot Springs Blvd.
• Open to public input on sewer-related issues

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 1013, an emergency ordinance to not renew existing refuse collection franchise agreements, and will consider permits for Lions Pride Ice Cream Trike and Pagosa Zip Trips to use town-owned spaces. The council will also receive reports on sales tax, department updates, and a 2024 audit presentation, and will enter executive sessions on property near Hot Springs Blvd and negotiations with Servitas, LLC.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1013, emergency ordinance to not renew refuse collection franchise agreements
• Consideration of Lions Pride Ice Cream Trike permit to use town-owned spaces
• Consideration of Pagosa Zip Trips permit to use town-owned spaces
• Skyrocket Park grant opportunity discussion
• Executive session on property near Hot Springs Blvd and Servitas pre-development agreement

Public Forums

The Pagosa Springs Town Council is holding a listening session to hear public input on the 'Saving Our Sewers' initiative. The session will take place on July 14, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Ross Aragon Community Center. This is a public forum for discussion, not a formal decision-making meeting.

• Public listening session on 'Saving Our Sewers'
• Meeting at Ross Aragon Community Center, 451 Hot Springs Blvd.
• Open to public input on sewer issues

Main Street Advisory

The Pagosa Springs Main Street Cone Zone Care and Marketing Committees will hold a work session to discuss ongoing efforts, including the Cone Zone Challenge campaign, downtown wayfinding and signage, website updates, and digital communications. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of Cone Zone Challenge campaign
• Downtown wayfinding and signage
• Website updates
• Digital communications

Planning Commission

The Pagosa Springs Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on July 22, 2025. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting July 22, 2025

Area Tourism Board

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board convenes to receive the director’s report on lodging-tax collections, a paid social-media update, and progress on downtown construction signage and pedestrian wayfinding. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Lodging-tax collections: Town up 19.46% in May ($12,367) vs. 2024; County Q1 up 12.32% ($14,311)
• Paid Meta ads with Fluegge Consulting continue through summer; fall campaigns planned
• Construction signage and sidewalk decals installed to guide visitors around downtown construction
• Open short-term-rental board seat discussed
• Blue Room Research update on 2025 visitor trends and advertising performance

Sanitation General Improvement District

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District board will receive a staff update on ongoing sewer system issues, including pump failures at PS2, progress on the Main Street service line replacement, and planning for future projects. The agenda is largely informational, with the main action being approval of the June meeting minutes.

• Approval of June 3 and June 17, 2025 board meeting minutes
• Update on PS2 pump failure and emergency response, including purchase of a used crane truck from Texas
• Progress on Main Street service line replacement and Hwy 160 sewer line lining
• Planning for new wastewater treatment plant at lagoon property, with CDPHE conversations initiated
• Preparation of RFQ documents for sewer main replacement engineering and installation

The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from June 3 and June 17, 2025 meetings. Staff reported on sewer system repairs, including a new crane truck, a rented bypass pump at pump station 2, and plans to purchase two bypass pumps. They also discussed ongoing efforts to obtain a permit for a new treatment plant near Yamaguchi Park. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including June 3 and June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will discuss and possibly act on the Town Hall renovation project, including awarding a contract and considering security upgrades. The agenda also includes approval of the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes and an executive session on security arrangements for the remodel.

• Sole renovation bid from Synergy Builders at $88,995, with total project cost estimated at $140,753.14
• Optional security window treatments costing $27,000-$37,000, requiring budget increase up to $35,000
• Executive session on security arrangements for Town Hall remodel
• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes

The Pagosa Springs Town Council approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes and awarded the Town Hall renovation project to Synergy Builders for $140,753.14. The Council also held an executive session regarding security arrangements for the remodel.

• Approved the consent agenda including June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Awarded Town Hall renovation project to Synergy Builders for $140,753.14
• Entered executive session regarding security arrangements for potential Town Hall remodel

Planning Commission

The Pagosa Springs Planning Commission will consider two Design Review Board items: an extension request for the Healing Waters Resort sketch approval and a new sketch application for Pagosa Auto Rents at 103 Majestic Drive. The commission will also elect a vice chair for the remainder of 2025. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Extension request for Healing Waters Resort sketch approval at 140 Hot Springs Blvd, extending to July 23, 2026
• Sketch Major Design Review application for Pagosa Auto Rents at 103 Majestic Drive (0.41 acres, MU-C zoning)
• Election of a vice chair for the Planning Commission for the remainder of 2025
• Approval of April 22, 2025 meeting minutes

The Pagosa Springs Planning Commission approved a one-year extension for the Healing Waters Resort sketch design review and approved the Pagosa Auto Rents sketch design review with conditions. The commission tabled the election of a vice chair due to low attendance.

• Approved 1-year extension for Healing Waters Resort sketch design review to July 23, 2026
• Approved Pagosa Auto Rents sketch design review with 8 conditions for final application
• Tabled vice chair election to next meeting
• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes

Public Forums

The Pagosa Springs Town Council is holding a listening session on June 18, 2025, to hear public input on the 'Saving Our Sewers' initiative. This is a discussion and input-gathering event, not a formal decision-making meeting. The session runs from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Senior Center Dining Room in the Ross Aragon Community Center.

• Public listening session on 'Saving Our Sewers'
• Event at Ross Aragon Community Center, 451 Hot Springs Blvd.
• Open to public input on sewer-related matters

Public Forums

This is a public notice and forum where the Pagosa Springs Main Street Cone Zone Care Committee will update the community on efforts supporting the CDOT US Highway 160 Reconstruction Project. The event will debut a 3D rendering video showing the final design and vision for the 400 block of downtown Pagosa Street. The agenda is otherwise procedural, serving as notice that council and board members may be present and public business may be discussed.

• Update on community efforts for CDOT US Highway 160 Reconstruction Project
• Debut of 3D rendering video of final design for the 400 block downtown
• Public notice of possible attendance by Town Council, boards, and committees
• Event at Liberty Theatre, 418 Pagosa Street, June 17, 2025, 5:00 PM

Public Forums

The Pagosa Springs Town Council is holding a listening session on June 17, 2025, to hear public input on the 'Saving Our Sewers' initiative. The session runs from noon to 2:00 pm at Town Hall Council Chambers, 551 Hot Springs Blvd. No formal decisions are scheduled; it is a public input opportunity.

• Public listening session on 'Saving Our Sewers'
• Meeting at Town Hall Council Chambers, 551 Hot Springs Blvd
• Noon to 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Sanitation General Improvement District

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District is holding a special meeting to receive an update on the conveyance system. The agenda includes public comment, roll call, and disclosures, but the only substantive item is the conveyance system update.

• Update on Conveyance System

The board received an update on the pump failure at PS2 in TimberRidge, caused by a lightning strike in April that led to the failure of both pump trains. Staff secured a crane truck from Bayfield and is purchasing a replacement pump from Texas. The board discussed improving community communication and the Public Works Director proposed contacting CDPHE about a new wastewater treatment plant at South Yamaguchi Park, but no formal decisions were made.

• Received update on PS2 pump failure and replacement efforts
• Discussed community communication on pump emergency
• Proposed contacting CDPHE about new wastewater treatment plant

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will review routine reports and consider two substantive items: an unfinished business item on the Enclave workforce housing project and a new resolution to exempt the Upper San Juan Library District from development review fees. The meeting also includes consent agenda approval of minutes and May financials, plus an executive session on property near Hot Springs Blvd.

• Resolution 2025-12: exemption of development review fees for Upper San Juan Library District
• Enclave workforce housing project discussion (unfinished business)
• May financial statement and payments approval
• April 2025 sales tax report
• Executive session on property interest near Hot Springs Blvd.

Public Forums

The Pagosa Springs Town Council is holding a listening session on 'Saving Our Sewers' to hear public input. The session runs from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Senior Center Dining Room in the Ross Aragon Community Center. No decisions are on the agenda; it is a public input opportunity.

• Listening session on 'Saving Our Sewers'
• Public notice of possible attendance by council and board members
• Session at 451 Hot Springs Blvd, Pagosa Springs, CO

Main Street Advisory

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss new business items including the Heritage & Culture Time Capsule Project, Cone Zone Care promotional materials and signage, and the allocation of a donation to the Main Street Business Assistance Fund. The board will also hear reports from the Main Street Coordinator and the Heritage & Culture Committee, and consider approval of the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Heritage & Culture Time Capsule Project discussion
• Cone Zone Care Promotional Materials & Signage
• Allocation of Donation to Main Street Business Assistance Fund
• Approval of May 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reports from Main Street Coordinator and Heritage & Culture Committee

The Main Street Advisory Board approved two funding allocations: $2,000 for the Heritage & Culture Committee to purchase materials for a 50-year history vault, and $4,000 for Cone Zone Care promotional materials and signage. The board also discussed but did not decide how to use a $7,052 donation from The Springs Resort & Spa for business assistance, holding that item for a future meeting.

• Approved $2,000 for History Vault materials (moved by Garcia, seconded by Brown)
• Approved $4,000 for Cone Zone Care promotional materials and signage (moved by Garcia, seconded by Brown)
• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (moved by Dufour, seconded by Martin)
• Held discussion on $7,052 Business Assistance Fund donation until next meeting

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Pagosa Springs Planning Commission meeting on June 10, 2025, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2025.

Main Street Advisory

The Cone Zone Care Committee will hold an in-person work session to discuss upcoming agenda items for the June 17 meeting and the Cone Zone Challenge Campaign. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Area Tourism Board

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for July 2nd at 4:00 PM. No business items are on the agenda.

• June 4, 2025 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting July 2 at 4:00 PM

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will meet to receive updates on the Hwy 160 reconstruction project, including temporary parking lot improvements and visitor traffic management. The Council will also review plans for the July 4th "Stars & Stripes Stroll" at Yamaguchi Park and consider a proclamation for LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

• Proclamation celebrating 2025 LGBTQ+ Pride Month
• Update on Hwy 160 reconstruction temporary parking lots and visitor movement
• July 4th Celebration update featuring a walking parade at Yamaguchi Park

The Town Council voted to not pursue metro districts as an option for the Town of Pagosa Springs at this time, following public concerns about financial risks and developer incentives. The motion was carried. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the May 20 meeting minutes and a proclamation for LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and discussed updates on the July 4th celebration and temporary parking for Hwy 160 reconstruction.

• Approved consent agenda including May 20 minutes and LGBTQ+ Pride Month proclamation
• Voted to not pursue metro districts at this time (carried)

Sanitation General Improvement District

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District will hold its regular June 3 meeting at Town Hall. The agenda lists only procedural items such as roll call, public comment, and consent agenda approval; no ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled for action.

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session to discuss policy regarding metropolitan districts. This meeting is a discussion session and no formal legislative actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on Metro District Policy

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council and Planning Commission are scheduled to meet for a work session on May 27, 2025. The agenda item regarding Metro District policy has been rescheduled to May 29, 2025.

• Rescheduling of Metro District policy discussion to May 29, 2025

Sanitation General Improvement District

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District will hold a public hearing and consider Resolution 2025-01, which amends the 2025 budget to account for $4.6 million in revenue bonds, interest, and a general fund transfer for sewer system repairs. The board will also receive an update on the sanitation collection system rehabilitation project, including cost estimates and funding plans for replacing failing Category 4 and 5 sewer lines.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2025-01, amending the 2025 budget with $4,604,952 in revenues and $4,617,446 in expenditures
• Update on Sanitation Collection System Rehabilitation, including $4.5 million bond for Category 4 and 5 sewer line replacements
• Approval of May 6, 2025 board meeting minutes
• Report on equipment purchases (Ford F-550, trailers, excavator) totaling $218,754 for in-house sewer repairs
• Main street reconstruction project along Hwy 160 with estimated $1,295,000 in service line upgrades

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District approved Resolution 2025-01, amending the 2025 budget to account for $4,604,952 in revenue bonds, interest, and a transfer from general fund capital reserves for the main street project. The district also received a $4.5 million bond based on its credit rating and user fees. The projected $1.3 million carryover will fund continued Category 5 repairs in 2026. The consent agenda, including approval of May 6 meeting minutes, was also approved.

• Approved Resolution 2025-01 amending 2025 budget (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will meet on May 20, 2025, to conduct a public hearing and vote on a 2025 budget amendment. The agenda also includes an update on the Enclave Workforce Housing Project and the selection of an organization for ComFest 2025. Additionally, the Council will review financial statements and approve an amended project management agreement for the Pagosa Gateway river improvement project.

• Resolution 2025-11: Amended project management agreement for the Pagosa Gateway river improvement project
• Public hearing for 2025 Budget Amendment
• Resolution 2025-10: Amending the 2025 Budget
• Selection of organization for ComFest 2025 participation
• Review of April 2025 financial statements and payments

The Town Council approved Resolution 2025-10, amending the 2025 budget to fund the Main Street reconstruction, purchase of the Bob's LP river property at 1040 E Hwy 160, and the Hwy 160 geothermal crossing. The council also selected three nonprofits for ComFest 2025 and discussed the Enclave Workforce Housing Project, with further action scheduled for June 3.

• Approved consent agenda including May 6 minutes, April financials, America 250 proclamation, and amended watershed agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-10 amending 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Selected Wolf Creek Ski Team, Spanish Fiesta, and Chimney Rock for ComFest 2025; Habitat for Humanity as alternate
• Discussed Enclave Workforce Housing Project; no vote taken, further discussion set for June 3

Joint Town/County Work Session

The Pagosa Springs Town Council and County are holding a joint work session on May 19, 2025, to discuss infrastructure, celebrations, agreements, and safety. Because this is a work session agenda, no formal votes or decisions are listed for final action.

• US 160 Construction Briefing
• 250/150 Celebration
• Tourism Board Intergovernmental Agreement
• Fire Hazard Briefing

Public Forums

This is a public forum hosted by the Pagosa Springs Main Street Cone Zone Care Committee to provide an update on the CDOT US Highway 160 Reconstruction Project. The meeting is open to the public, with in-person attendance at Mountain Pizza & Tap Room and remote participation via Zoom. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of the public notice, the project update, and remote participation details.

• Public update on CDOT US Highway 160 Reconstruction Project
• Meeting held at Mountain Pizza & Tap Room, 175 Pagosa Street
• Remote participation available via Zoom (Meeting ID: 853 3116 9233, Passcode: 084064)

Planning Commission

The May 13, 2025 Planning Commission meeting is cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is on May 28, 2025. No items will be discussed at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Main Street Advisory

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from April 17, hear reports from the Main Street Coordinator and Heritage & Culture Committee, and discuss new business including the Cone Zone Challenge Campaign and a Volunteer Trash Pickup Day on May 10. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Cone Zone Challenge Campaign: proposed $2,000 expenditure for 20 $100 gift cards to downtown businesses for monthly drawings
• Volunteer Trash Pickup Day scheduled for May 10
• Approval of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Main Street Coordinator Report on ongoing Highway 160 reconstruction support
• Heritage & Culture Committee Report on Oral History Project and America 250/Colorado 150

The Main Street Advisory Board approved a $2,000 expenditure for 20 $100 gift cards to downtown businesses as part of the Cone Zone Challenge campaign. The board also decided to develop the campaign's branding and materials in-house rather than hiring an outside consultant. No other formal votes were recorded; the meeting focused on reports and updates.

• Approved $2,000 for 20 $100 gift cards for Shop Downtown & Win (unanimous)
• Decided to build Cone Zone Challenge campaign in-house, declining Athena Communications proposal

Area Tourism Board

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board meets to discuss tourism promotion, event funding, and a proposed multipurpose pavilion/event venue. The board also reviews reports on lodging tax revenue, Destination Blueprint updates, and a new Tourism Ambassador Program.

• Recommend $500,000 from restricted fund for Multipurpose Pavilion/Event Venue cash match
• Approve $18,280 in 2025 event funding for Thingamajig Theatre
• Update on $45,552 (19.7%) lodging tax revenue increase Nov 2024–Feb 2025
• Propose Tourism Ambassador Program with free training and certification for local businesses

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board approved the consent agenda, including the April 2 meeting minutes. The board heard reports on lodging tax collections (February 2025 up 25.36% over 2024), a state tourism update, and a recap of the Brews for Rescues event. No formal decisions were made on the July 4th 2026 celebration grant request; the director will meet with the applicant and schedule a future discussion.

• Approved consent agenda including April 2 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Sanitation General Improvement District

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District board will receive a staff update on sanitation system projects, including preparations for the CDOT Hwy 160 reconstruction, decommissioning of septic systems on Goodman Property, and cleanup of the old lagoon. The agenda includes approval of the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes and public comment. No formal votes on new policies are scheduled.

• Approval of April 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on Hwy 160 reconstruction pre-construction video inspection and service line locating
• Decommissioning of septic systems on Goodman Property, final stages by end of May 2025
• Lagoon cleanup and re-decommissioning after 2019 SSO event; testing results sent to Roaring Fork Engineering
• Lightning strike at LS 2 caused ~$35,000 in electrical damage; replacement pump ordered with 12-week lead time

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will meet to discuss and potentially decide on three new business items: selecting an artist for a geothermal building mural, reviewing a Main Street liquor permit request, and considering a restricted fund allocation. They will also receive a quarterly investment report and approve April meeting minutes.

• Selection of artist for Geothermal Building mural ($15,000 from General Fund Public Arts Budget)
• Main Street liquor permit request
• Consideration of restricted fund allocation
• Quarterly investment report (avg. yield 4.46% in Q1 2025)
• Approval of April 15, 2025 meeting minutes

The Town Council approved three items: selecting Phillip Seth to paint a mural on the geothermal building, allowing a special event liquor permit for downtown sidewalk events through September with waived fees, and allowing the Multi-purpose Pavilion project to use $500,000 in event venue funds as a cash match for grant applications. All motions carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved selection of Phillip Seth for geothermal building mural (unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor permit for north side of 400 block Hwy 160 through September, waived $100 fee (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 event venue funds as cash match for Multi-purpose Pavilion grant applications (unanimous)

Sanitation General Improvement District

The board approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes as part of the consent agenda. Staff reported on sanitation district work, including decommissioning septic systems on the Goodman Property, $35,000 in lightning damage, and progress on sewer main repairs. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Combined Parks and Recreation Advisory

The Combined Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of April minutes, a department report, and unfinished business including project updates and an open board seat. New business includes discussing a change in meeting frequency. The agenda is largely procedural with routine reports.

• Discuss change in meetings for Combined Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
• Project update and open board seat under unfinished business
• Approval of April 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Parks and Recreation Department monthly report (e.g., 940 participants in free classes, flag football waitlist, new truck unit #141)

The Combined Parks & Recreation Advisory Board voted to change its meeting schedule from monthly to quarterly, starting with the next meeting on August 7, 2025. The board also heard updates on the town's purchase of the Bob's LP property for a future river put-in, new programs like flag football and T-ball, and upcoming park improvements. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:07 PM.

• Approved quarterly meeting schedule (motion carried)
• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections to be added
• Noted town purchase of Bob's LP property, closing on May 5, 2025
• Discussed future river put-in access at Bob's LP property, with boat ramp and parking planned for next year
• Heard that outdoor fitness equipment will be installed in June
• Heard that Vendor's Access will be completed by June 1
• Heard that shade structures will be installed next week and irrigation turned on within two weeks
• Heard that flag football (32 participants) and T-ball (72 kids) have started

Town Council

The Town Council and Planning Commission are holding a work session to discuss a proposed policy on metropolitan districts (metro districts), which are special districts that can finance and construct public improvements for new development. The discussion will cover decision points from an April 11 memo, including whether to allow metro districts, what services they can provide, and limits on debt, mill levies, and fees. No formal action is scheduled; the session is for discussion and next steps.

• Discussion of a draft ordinance (No. 10__ Series 2025) to add Title 22 to the Municipal Code regarding special districts
• Proposed mill levy caps: 10 mills for operations and maintenance, 50 mills for debt service
• Proposed debt restrictions: debt term not to exceed useful life of improvements or 30 years; debt mill levy not to exceed 40 years
• Proposed requirement for districts to demonstrate extraordinary public benefit and comply with the Comprehensive Plan
• Proposed restrictions on eminent domain, boundary revisions, and services outside the district without Town Council approval

Planning Commission

The Pagosa Springs Planning Commission will review two design applications: a Tesla electric vehicle fast charging station at 105 Country Center Drive and a major expansion of Pagosa Bible Church at 209 Harman Park Drive. The commission will also discuss a proposed metropolitan district and hear public comment. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and monthly reports.

• Tesla EV fast charging station design review at 105 Country Center Drive (8 charging posts, 1 ADA accessible)
• Pagosa Bible Church expansion major design review at 209 Harman Park Drive
• Metropolitan district discussion
• Approval of March 25 and April 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Development Department monthly reports

The Planning Commission approved the EV Fast Charging Station major design review at 105 Country Center Drive, contingent on resolving an outdoor storage violation at Camino Real. A motion to also require a long-term maintenance plan for private drive accesses failed for lack of a second. The commission also approved the sketch design review for the Pagosa Bible Church expansion at 209 Harman Park Drive, with conditions to address drainage, water, sewer, and lighting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved EV Charging Station Major Design Review, contingent on resolving outdoor storage violation at Camino Real (motion carried)
• Motion to approve EV station with additional maintenance plan requirement failed for lack of a second
• Approved Pagosa Bible Church Sketch Major Design Review, directing applicant to address staff comments (motion carried)

Main Street Advisory

The Main Street Advisory Board will hear reports on the Cone Zone business support campaign and the Heritage & Culture Committee, and discuss the Cone Zone Challenge and Earth Day Celebration. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the March 13, 2025 minutes.

• Cone Zone Challenge Campaign discussion
• Earth Day Celebration on April 19, 2025 - volunteers, setup, weather
• Main Street Coordinator Report on business support initiatives
• Heritage & Culture Committee Report
• Approval of March 13, 2025 meeting minutes

Main Street Advisory

The Main Street Heritage & Culture Committee is holding a work session to discuss ongoing projects, including the Oral History Project, America 250/Colorado 150, the History Museum, and National Historic Preservation Month. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda lists only discussion items.

• Discussion of Oral History Project
• Discussion of America 250/Colorado 150
• Discussion of History Museum
• Discussion of National Historic Preservation Month

Public Arts Committee

The Pagosa Springs Public Arts Committee will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from the March 5 session and receive updates on new business, including the second round of submissions for the Geothermal Art Mural project. No substantive decisions are scheduled for this procedural session.

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will discuss and possibly authorize a contract with Slate Communications for services related to sewer system funding needs, and consider adopting the 2025 Regional Housing Needs Assessment. The agenda also includes routine consent items (minutes, financial statement, planning commission appointment) and departmental reports.

• Discussion and request for authorization to engage Slate Communications for sewer system funding communications
• 2025 Regional Housing Needs Assessment adoption
• Resolution 2025-09 appointing Brian Reid to the Planning Commission
• March financial statement and payments
• Metropolitan District Policy and Model Service Plan discussion

The Town Council directed staff to draft a Metropolitan District policy with obligations and restrictions for a public hearing, after discussing the proposed Pagosa West development. The council also approved hiring Slate Communications for up to $25,000 to support a potential November sales tax ballot question, and adopted the 2025 Regional Housing Needs Assessment with one nay.

• Approved consent agenda including April 1 minutes, March financials, and Planning Commission appointment (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft Metropolitan District policy for public hearing (consensus)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute agreement with Slate Communications up to $25,000 for ballot communications (carried)
• Appointed Council Members Lindner and deGraaf to assist with Slate scope of services (carried)
• Adopted 2025 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (carried with one nay, Mayor Pierce)

Joint Town/County Work Session

The Pagosa Springs Town Council and Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners are holding a joint work session to discuss several topics of mutual interest. Items include a briefing on US 160 construction, an update from La Plata Electric Association, a discussion of fire hydrants with the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District, a housing needs assessment, and an update on Country Center Drive. The meeting is informational and no formal decisions are scheduled.

• US 160 construction briefing
• La Plata Electric Association update
• Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District fire hydrants discussion
• Housing needs assessment
• Country Center Drive update

Planning Commission

This is a work session, not a decision-making meeting. The Planning Commission will review the procedures and application processes for the proposed Pagosa West Subdivision. No decisions will be made.

• Review of application processes for Pagosa West Subdivision

Planning Commission

The Pagosa Springs Planning Commission will discuss and possibly recommend an alternate member for a four-year term. Two applicants, Jane Weitzel and Brian Reid, have been interviewed and will be considered for appointment by the Town Council. The meeting also includes remote participation options and public comment periods.

• Recommendation for new alternate Planning Commission member (Jane Weitzel or Brian Reid) for a four-year term
• Remote participation encouraged via Zoom or telephone
• Public comment opportunities before and after agenda items

Combined Parks and Recreation Advisory

The Combined Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve the March 6, 2025 minutes, receive department reports on parks and recreation, and hear updates from Amanda Gadomski on the Pagosa Area Recreation Coalition (PARC) and public arts. The meeting is a regular business session with no major decisions listed on the agenda.

• Approval of March 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Parks report includes spring cleanup, bollard lights, and new truck
• Recreation report: 940 participants in March, flag football waitlist, summer camp registration
• PARC update and community recreation survey discussion
• Public arts update

The Combined Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting on April 3, 2025, was largely informational, with no formal votes or decisions. Members discussed the Pagosa Peak Open charter school's playground project, which is short $68,000 in funding, and the Geothermal Green House Partnership's need to renew its 10-year lease. Recreation Supervisor Amanda Gadomski provided updates on spring cleanup, free programming, the community recreation survey (with about 1,000 responses so far), and the public arts project. The board approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Pagosa Peak Open playground funding gap of $68,000
• Noted Geothermal Green House Partnership lease renewal need
• Heard recreation survey response rate of ~1,000
• Received public arts update: final artist drafts due April 15

Area Tourism Board

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board meets to review and vote on 2025 event funding applications totaling $38,500, including updates on the Destination Blueprint, a proposed multipurpose pavilion, and AI tool consideration for the tourism website.

• Consider allocation from restricted fund for Multipurpose Pavilion / Event Venue
• Vote on $1,500–$8,000 in event funding for 2025 events (Artists Studio Tour, Pickle in Pagosa, Spanish Fiesta, Grillin & Distillin, Pints Pools & Paddles, Hot Springs Fest, Museum Reopening, Skis & Saddles Skijoring)
• Review 2025 Event Funding Update and Thingamajig Theatre application
• Consider AI Tool for tourism website
• Approve March 24 meeting minutes

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board voted to recommend allocating $500,000 from a restricted fund as a cash match for the Multipurpose Pavilion/Event Venue project, which will be used to pursue grants. The board also approved $18,280 in event funding to the Thingamajig Theatre, the remaining amount available for 2025. Additionally, the board discussed updates on the Destination Blueprint program, a Tourism Ambassador Program, and an AI tool for the website, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Recommended allocating $500,000 from restricted fund for Multipurpose Pavilion (carried)
• Approved $18,280 event funding to Thingamajig Theatre (carried)
• Approved March 24th meeting minutes (carried)

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will convene on April 1, 2025, to discuss the Pagosa Springs Vision 2050 Report, an update on the property purchase at 1040 E. Hwy 160, and the Communications Survey Report. The meeting will also include a proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and a resolution for reimbursement costs.

• Proclaiming April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Pagosa Springs Vision 2050 Report discussion
• Update on property purchase at 1040 E. Hwy 160
• Communications Survey Report presentation
• Resolution 2025-08 for reimbursement costs

Sanitation General Improvement District

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District board will hear a staff update on operations and discuss the results of a customer account audit. The audit found 12 properties out of 245 reviewed so far that are connected to the sewer system but have no billing account, and staff is seeking guidance on how to bring them into compliance. The board will also consider approving the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Customer account audit: 12 of 245 reviewed properties lack billing accounts; staff seeks guidance on enforcement and waivers
• Staff update on CDOT Hwy 160 project, septic decommissioning at Goodman Property, and lagoon cleanup after 2019 SSO event
• KOA lift station upgrades 95% complete; electrical upgrades scheduled for April 2025
• RFQ documents being prepared for sewer main replacement engineering and installation contractors
• Approval of March 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the consent agenda, including the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes. Staff reported on an ongoing customer account audit, noting that 12 properties out of 1,008 accounts have no billing information. The board discussed enforcement actions for illegally connected properties and billing for those connected but not yet entered into the system. No formal action was taken on the audit.

• Approved consent agenda including March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Pagosa Springs Planning Commission will consider the Pagosa West Sketch Major Subdivision application, a 99.76-acre mixed-use development at the SE corner of Hwy 160 and S. Pagosa Blvd. The commission will also select its 2025 meeting schedule and elect a chair and vice-chair. Public comments will be taken on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Pagosa West Sketch Major Subdivision: 99.76 acres, 3 parcels, mixed-use, phased over 10+ years, includes 88-unit workforce housing (Pagosa Peak Apartments) with $1,989,000 DOLA grant
• Rezoning needed for Lot O (car wash) and Lot P/Q (retail >4,000 sq ft) in MU-R district
• Conditional Use Permits required for Lot L (self-storage/vehicle rental), Lot T (fuel station)
• Elect Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025
• Set 2025 meeting schedule (current: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 5:30 PM)

Joint Town/County Work Session

The Pagosa Springs Town Council and County Commissioners are holding a joint work session to discuss several items of mutual interest, including a briefing on US 160 construction, the Tourism Advisory Board's terms and roles, Country Center Drive, and fire hydrants owned by the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information sharing.

• US 160 construction briefing
• Tourism Advisory Board terms, roles, and responsibilities
• Country Center Drive discussion
• Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District fire hydrants

Area Tourism Board

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board will consider 2025 event funding applications and discuss the budget, which is strained by high demand and limited funds. The board previously tabled decisions to await Town Council guidance on additional funding. This meeting will review applications for several local events and may decide on allocations.

• 2025 Events & Funding Budget discussion
• Event funding applications: Pagosa Springs Artists Studio Tour, Pickle in Pagosa, Spanish Fiesta, Chamber Grillin and Distillin, Pints, Pools & Paddles, Hot Springs Fest, Pagosa History Museum, Skis & Saddles Skijoring
• Approval of March 5th meeting minutes

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board approved a total of $38,500 in event funding for eight applications, including full or partial funding for events like Pickle in Pagosa, Spanish Fiesta, Pints, Pools & Paddles, Hot Springs Fest, Museum Reopening, Skis & Saddles Skijoring, and the Studio Tour. The board also approved $5,000 for the Chamber's Grillin' & Distillin' event, with two members recusing themselves due to conflicts. All votes were unanimous as recorded.

• Approved $17,000 for six events: Pickle in Pagosa ($2,000), Spanish Fiesta ($2,000), Pints, Pools & Paddles ($2,500), Hot Springs Fest ($2,000), Museum Reopening ($3,500), Skis & Saddles Skijoring ($5,000)
• Approved $1,500 for Pagosa Springs Artists Studio Tour (Dufour recused)
• Approved $5,000 for Chamber Grillin' & Distillin' (Dufour and Marchand recused)
• Approved consent agenda including March 5th meeting minutes

Main Street Advisory

The Main Street Heritage & Culture Committee will hold a work session to discuss project priorities and the 2025 Work Plan. This is a discussion-only meeting with no formal decisions scheduled.

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will hold its regular meeting on March 18, 2025, with a consent agenda including minutes, financials, a records policy resolution, and an Arbor Day proclamation. Under unfinished business, the council will take second readings of ordinances to dedicate an easement to LPEA and create a CIED account. New business includes allocating early childcare and education funding, discussing 2025 event funding, authorizing a CDOT reimbursement agreement for the US 160 project, and considering a possible November 2025 sales tax election, plus engaging bond counsel. The council will also enter executive session to discuss property interests near Hot Springs Blvd.

• Ordinance 1011, second reading: dedicate easement to LPEA at 2140 County Road 500 (Trujillo Rd)
• Ordinance 1012, second reading: create Community Infrastructure and Economic Development (CIED) account
• Allocation of 2025 Early Childcare and Education Funding
• Authorizing agreement with CDOT for reconstruction reimbursement of Town facilities in US 160 project and appropriating funds
• Possible Sales Tax Election in November 2025

The Town Council approved several major items, including a $1,078,375 agreement with CDOT for reconstruction reimbursements, an easement to LPEA for a substation, creation of a CIED account, and allocation of $83,174.50 in early childcare funding. They also directed the Tourism Board on event funding and discussed a potential sales tax election but took no action on it.

• Approved $1,078,375 CDOT reimbursement agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1011, granting LPEA easement for substation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1012, creating CIED account (unanimous)
• Allocated $83,174.50 to early childcare organizations (unanimous)
• Directed Tourism Board to fund 4th of July music event, Halloween Hootenanny, and up to $15,000 for other events (unanimous)
• Approved engaging Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth as bond counsel (unanimous)

Main Street Advisory

The Main Street Advisory Board will consider approving the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan, hear the coordinator's report on the Highway 160 reconstruction project and business support efforts, and discuss an oral history project. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Motion to approve the Pagosa Springs Main Street 2025-2027 Strategic Plan
• Discussion of Oral History Project recording devices
• Highway 160 reconstruction start delayed to March 24
• $100,000 County earmark for Business Assistance Program
• T-Mobile Hometown Grant not awarded for middle school greenhouse

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission meeting is cancelled, so no decisions or discussions will occur. The next meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled for 3/11/2025
• Next meeting scheduled for 3/25/2025

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council is holding a work session to discuss updating its mission, vision, priorities, goals, and workplan. This is a planning and strategy discussion, with no specific decisions or proposals listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of updating council mission, vision, priorities, goals, and workplan

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council is holding a work session to discuss and update its mission, vision, priorities, and goals workplan. This is a planning and strategy session, with no specific decisions or proposals listed on the agenda.

• Update of Council mission, vision, priorities, and goals workplan

Combined Parks and Recreation Advisory

The Combined Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates on park projects, approve minutes from the November 2024 meeting, and decide on a new outdoor fitness court installation. The board will also address leadership roles for the board and review department reports on parks and recreation activities.

• Approval of November 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Decision on Fitness Court installation (proposed by National Fitness Campaign)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the board
• Updates on Yamaguchi South River Improvement Project and Pagosa Gateway Project
• Review of Parks and Recreation Department reports on projects like the 1st Pedestrian Bridge and Bike Park

Public Arts Committee

The Public Arts Committee will review RFP applications for a mural on the Geothermal Building, discuss a painting program for electrical boxes, and consider a Community Center Art Program. They will also approve minutes from the December 11 meeting.

• Review of Geothermal Building mural RFP applications (deadline March 5, 5 pm)
• Discussion of Electric Box Program for painting electrical boxes
• Board approval of Community Center Art Program with requirements
• Approval of December 11 meeting minutes

The Public Arts Committee approved a motion to explore an electric box painting program, with staff to gather details and work with LPEA. The committee also discussed a community center art program and selected top 5 artists for a second round of the geothermal building mural call. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved exploring electric box painting program (motion carried)
• Selected top 5 artists for second round of geothermal building mural call
• Approved December 11 meeting minutes

Area Tourism Board

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and decide on the 2025 events and funding budget. New business includes seven event funding applications, and old business covers an AI trip planning tool and the 4th of July concert series. No dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• 2025 Events & Funding Budget review
• Event funding applications: Artists Studio Tour, Pickle in Pagosa, Spanish Fiesta, Chamber Grilling and Distilling, Pints Pools & Paddles, Hot Springs Fest, Pagosa History Museum
• AI Trip Planning Tool for website discussion
• Event funding for 4th of July Summer Concert Series

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board voted to table all event funding applications and decisions until after the March 18 Town Council meeting, citing insufficient funds and uncertainty about additional budget. The board also approved the consent agenda, including the February 5 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were delayed or discussed without action.

• Approved consent agenda including February 5 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled event funding applications and decisions until after March 18 Town Council meeting (motion carried)

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will hold first readings on two ordinances: one dedicating an easement to La Plata Electric Association on town-owned property at 2140 County Road 500, and another creating a Community Infrastructure and Economic Development (CIED) Account. They will also discuss a potential November bond election, financing for the town's portion of the US 160 reconstruction project, and approve the 95% design for the Yamaguchi South River Improvement Project. Additionally, they will consider time-restricted parking, street light purchases, and gravel for temporary parking during the reconstruction.

• Ordinance 1011, First Reading: Dedicating an easement to La Plata Electric Association on town-owned property at 2140 County Road 500 (Trujillo Rd)
• Ordinance 1012, First Reading: Creating a Community Infrastructure and Economic Development (CIED) Account
• Discussion on potential November bond election
• Potential project financing for town's portion of US 160 Reconstruction Project
• Yamaguchi South River Improvement Project – 95% Design Approval

Sanitation General Improvement District

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District is holding a regular meeting. The board will hear a staff report on ongoing sewer system repairs, lagoon cleanup, and other projects, and receive an update on a bond sale. The agenda is largely informational, with the only action item being approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Bond sale update
• Approval of February 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff report on sewer repairs, lagoon decommissioning, and Hwy 160 project coordination

The board approved the consent agenda, including the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes. Staff reported on CDOT coordination for Main Street reconstruction and completed repairs on Rainbow Dr. The district received $4,524,952 from a $4,750,000 bond sale, with an average interest rate of 4.74% and a five-year call date, to fund sewer line repairs and Vista treatment plant upgrades. The Vista plant project is scheduled to begin at the end of March and be completed by August 2026.

• Approved consent agenda including February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received bond sale update: $4,524,952 net proceeds for sewer and Vista plant upgrades

Public Forums

The Pagosa Springs Main Street Cone Zone Care Committee is hosting a public update on the upcoming CDOT US Highway 160 Reconstruction Project. The meeting is a public forum, not a decision-making session, and includes a Zoom option for remote participation, though the town does not guarantee internet service.

• Public update on CDOT US Highway 160 Reconstruction Project
• Meeting held at Motel SOCO, 651 West US Highway 160
• Zoom link available with meeting ID 853 2973 7287

Main Street Advisory

The Main Street Advisory Board is holding a work session to finalize the agenda for the Cone Zone CDOT Update. The meeting is conducted via Zoom only, with no in-person option. Public comment sign-up sheets are available, and proposed ordinances and resolutions are available from the Town Clerk.

• Work session to finalize Cone Zone CDOT Update agenda
• Meeting held via Zoom only
• Public comment sign-up sheets available
• Proposed ordinances and resolutions available from Town Clerk

Planning Commission

The Pagosa Springs Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 25, 2025, at 5:30 PM has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2025.

Joint Town/County Work Session

The Pagosa Springs Town Council and Archuleta County Board are holding a joint work session to discuss several topics of mutual interest. They will receive a briefing on US 160 (Main Street) construction, including possible business grants and a sewer lateral replacement grant application update. The agenda also includes updates on a housing needs assessment, the Pagosa Area Recreation Coalition, and Country Center Drive (City Market Center). This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• US 160 construction briefing and possible business grants
• Sewer lateral replacement grant application update
• Housing needs assessment update
• Pagosa Area Recreation Coalition update
• Country Center Drive (City Market Center) discussion

Main Street Advisory

This meeting has been canceled. The agenda indicates the Main Street Heritage & Culture Committee would have met to discuss project priorities and the 2025 Work Plan, but no decisions or discussions will occur at this time.

• Meeting canceled
• Discussion of project priorities and 2025 Work Plan was planned

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering minutes, financial statements, a grant support letter, and appointments. New business includes a July 4th celebration, a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Two Chicks and a Hippie, and a variance request for a short-term rental at 584 Oren Road. The meeting also includes reports from various departments.

• Approval of December and January financial statements and payments
• Letter of support for ambulance and power stretcher grant for Pagosa Springs Medical Center EMS
• Resolution 2025-05 appointing Austin Marchand to Tourism Board
• New liquor license for Two Chicks and a Hippie at 135 Country Center Dr #B
• Variance to Short Term Rental Code at 584 Oren Road

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes, financial statements, a letter of support for an ambulance grant, and two resolutions. It approved a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Two Chicks and a Hippie. A variance request for a short-term rental at 584 Oren Road was denied. The council also discussed July 4th celebration options and asked staff for more information.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial statements, and resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved new hotel & restaurant liquor license for Two Chicks and a Hippie at 135 Country Center Dr # B (unanimous)
• Denied variance to short-term rental code at 584 Oren Road (4 nays, 2 ayes)

Main Street Advisory

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to review a strategic plan refresh facilitated by Melissa Antol of Coreflection, which prioritizes initiatives for the next two years during the CDOT Highway 160 Reconstruction Project. The board will also hear the Main Street Coordinator's report on project updates, including the Cone Zone communications rollout, business assistance programs, parking alternatives, and a submitted T-Mobile grant for the middle school greenhouse. The agenda includes routine items like public comment, approval of minutes, and disclosures.

• Strategic Plan Refresh review with Melissa Antol, Coreflection Managing Partner
• CDOT Highway 160 Reconstruction Project updates: pre-construction meeting Feb 25, public open house Mar 3, construction start Mar 17
• Business Assistance Program: seeking grant funding to combine loans with grants for affected businesses
• T-Mobile Hometown Grant proposal submitted for middle school greenhouse renovation ($28.6K budget, up to $50K grant)
• Parking alternatives: agreements with Ruby Sisson Library (~50 spaces) and The Springs Resort & Spa (~150 spaces)

Planning Commission

The February 11, 2025 Planning Commission meeting in Pagosa Springs has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 25, 2025. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Main Street Advisory

The Pagosa Springs Main Street Advisory Board is holding a work session to discuss the Main Street website currently under development. The discussion will cover content, layout, functionality, branding, navigation, and usability. The meeting is held via Zoom only.

• Discussion of Main Street website development
• Topics include content, layout, functionality, branding, navigation, and usability

Main Street Advisory

The Main Street Advisory Board is holding a work session to discuss the Main Street website currently under development. The discussion will cover content, layout, functionality, branding, navigation, and usability. The meeting is held via Zoom only.

• Discussion of Main Street website content, layout, functionality, branding, navigation, and usability

Combined Parks and Recreation Advisory

The February 6, 2025 Combined Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM. No other items are on the agenda.

• Meeting cancelled for February 6, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for March 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Area Tourism Board

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board meets to review and potentially approve funding applications for nine 2025 events, including the Farmers Market, Reggae in the Park, and Big Picture Classic. The board will also discuss a new AI tool for the tourism website and updates on the Multipurpose Pavilion and reusable cups for events.

• 2025 Event Funding - Farmer Market
• 2025 Event Funding - Reggae in the Park
• 2025 Event Funding - Big Picture Classic
• 2025 Event Funding - Life at Chimney Rock
• AI Solution for Website

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board approved a total of $50,750 in event funding for 2025, allocating amounts to nine events including the Farmers Market, Reggae in the Park, and Sunrise Fest. The board also approved ordering 5,000 reusable cups for events and tabled discussions on an AI website solution and the Multipurpose Pavilion until the March meeting.

• Approved $50,750 total event funding for 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved $1,500 for Farmers Market
• Approved $10,000 for Reggae in the Park
• Approved $5,000 for Big Picture Classic
• Approved $3,000 for Life at Chimney Rock (rounded up from $2,646 request)
• Approved $10,000 for Sunrise Fest and $10,000 for Sundown Fest; tabled 4th of July event funding until March
• Approved $1,250 for Pagosa Paddle; noted no 2026 request will be considered
• Approved $5,000 for Brews for Rescues and $5,000 for Barktoberfest (Board Member Lucero recused)

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will consider consent agenda items appointing two assistant municipal court judges and a municipal court prosecutor, each with employment agreements. The council will also discuss a Zero-Emissions Mobility Plan Partnership as new business. The meeting includes routine items like approving the January 21, 2025 minutes.

• Resolution 2025-02: Appoint Justin P. Fay as Assistant Municipal Court Judge, 4-year term, $5,293.60/year
• Resolution 2025-03: Appoint Diane E. Knutson as Assistant Municipal Court Judge
• Resolution 2025-04: Appoint Clayton Buchner as Municipal Court Prosecutor
• Discussion of Zero-Emissions Mobility Plan Partnership
• Approval of January 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included appointing two assistant municipal court judges and a municipal court prosecutor, and approved a sub-subrecipient agreement for the Colorado Clean Mobility Strategic Planning Program to develop a zero-emissions mobility plan. Mayor Pierce recused herself from the consent agenda due to a conflict of interest regarding the judge appointments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2025-02 appointing Justin P. Fay as Assistant Municipal Court Judge
• Approved Resolution 2025-03 appointing Diane E. Knutson as Assistant Municipal Court Judge
• Approved Resolution 2025-04 appointing Clayton Buchner as Municipal Court Prosecutor
• Approved sub-subrecipient agreement for Colorado Clean Mobility Strategic Planning Program (zero-emissions mobility plan)

Sanitation General Improvement District

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District board is meeting to receive a staff update on sanitation projects. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a report from the Public Works Director covering lagoon cleanup, sewer line repairs, and ongoing capital projects. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of January 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff update on lagoon cleanup and re-decommissioning following a 2019 SSO event
• Contractor selected to replace flow fill patches with asphalt starting 2/3/25
• N 3rd St emergency pipe replacement completed; permanent patch planned for Spring 2025
• KOA lift station upgrades 95% complete; electrical supply upgrades scheduled with LPEA

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District board approved the consent agenda, which included the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes. Public Works Director Karl Johnson reported on sewer system repairs, including plans to issue an RFQ for category 5 issues, an asphalt patch on 3rd Street, lagoon decommissioning with CDPHE, and the availability of an emergency vault at PS1. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The January 28, 2025 Planning Commission meeting is cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is on February 11, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting February 11, 2025

Main Street Advisory

The Pagosa Springs Main Street Advisory Board is meeting on January 28, 2025, to conduct a strategic planning session facilitated by a professional consultant. The session will focus on re-evaluating and refining the 5-Year Strategic Plan, evaluating progress on current initiatives, and prioritizing projects to enhance downtown and the community.

Main Street Advisory

The Pagosa Springs Main Street Advisory Board will hold a two-day strategic planning session facilitated by a professional consultant. The board will re-evaluate its 5-year strategic plan, assess progress on current initiatives, and prioritize downtown projects. The meeting is in person with remote participation available via Zoom, though the town does not guarantee internet service.

• Strategic planning session on January 27 and 28
• Facilitated by a professional consultant
• Re-evaluate and refine the 5-Year Strategic plan
• Evaluate progress on current initiatives
• Prioritize projects to enhance downtown and community

Public Forums

This is a public notice for a welcome reception for LPEA's new CEO, Chris Hansen, at Town Hall. The notice states that three or more Town Council, board, or commission members may be present and that public business may be discussed. No formal decisions or agenda items are listed.

• Welcome reception for LPEA's new CEO, Chris Hansen
• Location: Town Hall, 551 Hot Springs Blvd
• Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Sanitation General Improvement District

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District will hold a special meeting to consider Ordinance 21 on second reading, which would amend Ordinance 20 to change the sale of up to $4.8 million in wastewater revenue bonds from a competitive to a negotiated sale. The board will also approve the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting is open to the public with remote participation available via Zoom.

• Ordinance 21, second reading: amends Ordinance 20 to allow negotiated sale of $4.8 million in tax-exempt bonds for sewer system repairs
• Approval of January 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Bond sale change from competitive to negotiated to accommodate different underwriter
• Bond payments funded through existing user fees

The Sanitation General Improvement District approved Ordinance 21 on second reading, amending Ordinance 20 to change the sale of up to $4.8 million in tax-exempt bonds from a competitive to a negotiated sale. The consent agenda, including approval of the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes, was also approved. No public comment or conflicts of interest were reported.

• Approved consent agenda including January 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Ordinance 21, second reading, amending Ordinance 20 to allow negotiated bond sale (carried)

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will hold its regular meeting on January 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM in Town Hall at 551 Hot Springs Blvd. The council will receive quarterly reports on investments and community development activities, and vote on a $47,250 payment to the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation for Q4 2024 services.

• Vote on $47,250 payment to Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation for Q4 2024 services
• Quarterly Investment Report presentation with average yields ranging from 0.35% to 5.29%
• Resolution 2025-01 supporting RAISE Grant application for Town-to-Lakes Commuter Trail
• Discussion on Metropolitan Districts
• Introduction of Chris Hansen, CEO of La Plata Electric Association

The Town Council approved Resolution 2025-01, supporting a revised RAISE grant application for up to $20.5 million to complete the Town-to-Lakes Commuter Trail and local road network connectivity. The consent agenda, including meeting minutes, investment report, and CDC report, was approved. Council also entered executive session for legal advice on water rights and trespass issues.

• Approved Resolution 2025-01 supporting RAISE grant application for $20.5M trail project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Jan 7 minutes, investment report, and CDC report (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal advice on water rights and trespass (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting on January 14, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2025.

Town Council

The Pagosa Springs Town Council will consider consent agenda items including fee waivers, a grant acceptance, and an award, and will discuss criteria for allocating $88,000 in 2025 early childcare and education funding. The meeting also includes a possible executive session regarding a property request from La Plata Electric Association.

• HomesFund Community Center fee waiver request for 2025 ($660 in waived fees)
• CBI Persons Who Wander Grant Program approval ($13,678 grant)
• Police Officer Life Saving Award for Officers Brandon Bishop and Colton Calavan
• Early Childcare and Education 2025 funding discussion ($88,000 budgeted)
• Possible executive session on LPEA sub-station property request at 2140 County Road 500

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included the December 19, 2024 meeting minutes, a fee waiver request from HomesFund, a grant program approval, and a police officer life saving award. The council also discussed the 2025 early childcare and education funding of $88,000, with members suggesting criteria for allocating funds. No final decision was made on ECE funding. The executive session item regarding the La Plata Electric Association substation property request was postponed.

• Approved consent agenda including Dec 19, 2024 minutes, HomesFund fee waiver, CBI grant, and police award (unanimous)
• Postponed La Plata Electric substation property request to future meeting

Sanitation General Improvement District

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District board will review a status update on district financing, including a recent BBB- bond rating and potential bond insurance to improve the rate. The board will also hold the first reading of Ordinance 21, which amends Ordinance 20 to authorize financing for wastewater system improvements. Consent agenda includes approval of December 19, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Ordinance 21, First Reading, Amending Ordinance 20, Authorizing Financing for Improvement of Wastewater System, Covenants, and Payments of Bonds
• Status update on Sanitation District Financing, including bond rating of BBB- and discussion of bond insurance to achieve A- rating
• Approval of December 19, 2024 Meeting Minutes
• Sanitation District Update: KOA lift station upgrades 95% complete, Rainbow Drive and N 3rd St repairs complete

Combined Parks and Recreation Advisory

The Combined Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for January 2, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2025, at 5:30 PM.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: March 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM