Pitkin County public meetings in 2025

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to receive a presentation and Q&A session regarding the Modernization Project from ZGF. The board will also review updates on emissions, parking, and legislative matters.

• Modernization Project update presentation by ZGF
• Communications Team update by Miles
• Pilot Safety Committee Application revision
• Emissions and parking updates
• FBO and Commercial Passenger updates

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners will consider several emergency items, including an easement and trench agreement for Holy Cross Energy's air‑quality study at the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport. The board will also vote on an intergovernmental law‑enforcement agreement for the Town of Basalt, a property purchase in Snowmass Village, and fourth‑quarter budget supplementals. Additional items include a micro‑grid project agreement for the Aspen Airport Business Center and routine consent items.

• Emergency Ordinance granting Holy Cross Energy an underground easement, trench, conduit, and vault for an air‑quality monitoring study at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field).
• Emergency Resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement for Pitkin County Sheriff services within the Town of Basalt.
• Ordinance approving the purchase of 34 Lower Woodbridge, Snowmass Village, CO 81615.
• Resolution approving Fourth Quarter Budget Supplementals.
• Resolution approving an agreement with Roaring Fork Transportation Authority and Holy Cross Energy for the Aspen Airport Business Center Integrated Clean Energy Microgrid Project.

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board will approve the November 13 minutes, then discuss a funding request for the Roaring Fork Safe Passages Challenge, and consider lease recommendations for the Coke Ovens and Wheatley open space agriculture sites. An executive session will be held to discuss potential property acquisitions in the Basalt, Capitol Creek, and Snowmass Canyon areas. The board will also review the draft management plan for the North Star Nature Preserve.

• Roaring Fork Safe Passages Challenge Funding Request
• Coke Ovens Open Space Agriculture Lease Recommendation
• Wheatley Open Space Agriculture Lease Recommendation
• Executive session to discuss property interests in Basalt, Capitol Creek, and Snowmass Canyon
• North Star Nature Preserve Draft Management Plan

BOCC Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the draft North Star Nature Preserve Management Plan and property interests in Basalt, Capitol Creek, and Snowmass Canyon. The meeting includes presentations on the property tax rebate program and airport updates, as well as a discussion on the BOCC Discretionary Fund.

• Draft North Star Nature Preserve Management Plan
• Property interest acquisitions in Basalt, Capitol Creek, and Snowmass Canyon areas
• Pitkin County Property Tax Rebate Program presentation
• Airport update presentation
• BOCC Discretionary Fund discussion

Hearing Officer

The Pitkin County Hearing Officer meeting will continue reviewing Creekrun LLC's request for an exemption to the Activity Envelope, Site Plan Review, and Growth Management Quota System, with discussion extending to February 17, 2026. The agenda notes that a previously scheduled site visit has been canceled. No other business items are listed.

• Site visit canceled
• Creekrun LLC Activity Envelope and Site Plan Review and GMQS exemption (continued to 2/17/2026), presented by Hallie Miller

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work session on the Comprehensive Plan led by Ellen Sassano and Hannah‑Hunt Wander. They will also preview a proposed amendment to the Land Use Code to incorporate the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code for the January 20 meeting. No other decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Comprehensive Plan work session presented by Ellen Sassano and Hannah‑Hunt Wander
• Proposed Land Use Code text amendment for Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (to be considered Jan 20)

Healthy Rivers

The Pitkin County Board will hold a discussion and collect feedback on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Beaver Conservation and Management Strategy. The comment period for public input remains open until December 17, 2025. No formal decisions are indicated for this agenda item.

• Board discussion and feedback on Colorado Parks and Wildlife Beaver Conservation and Management Strategy (comment period ends Dec 17)

BOCC Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to review upcoming federal policies and the BOCC's own legislative policies. The discussion will take place in a morning and an afternoon mini‑retreat, with no formal written materials provided. A working lunch will be offered between the two sessions.

• Cozen Legislative Discussion Mini Retreat – Morning Session: review upcoming federal policies and BOCC legislative policies
• Working Lunch (discussion to continue) at 12:30 PM
• Cozen Legislative Discussion Mini Retreat – Afternoon Session: continue review of upcoming federal policies and BOCC legislative policies

BOCC Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and levy general property taxes. The session includes a proclamation honoring Jon Peacock and a presentation on the Pitkin County Vehicle Safety Barrier Project.

• Adoption of FY 2026 budget and appropriation of funds
• Levying of general property taxes for FY 2026
• Board of Social Services Third Quarter Budget and Payroll expenditures
• Pitkin County Vehicle Safety Barrier Project presentation
• Housing Needs Assessment Update

Airport Advisory Board

The Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board is hosting a community open house to present design concepts and collect public input for the ASE Modernization Project. The event will be held at the Aspen Fire Department on December 4, 2025.

• Open house at Aspen Fire Department on December 4, 2025
• Presentation of next round of design concepts
• Discussion of Common Ground Recommendations implementation
• Collection of public input for design process

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including the approval of the 2026 county budget and the mill levy certification. They will also vote on an agreement for the Aspen Airport Business Center Integrated Clean Energy Microgrid Project. Additional items include setting initial airport rates for 2026 and adopting easement agreements for Keno Gulch property.

• Resolution approving the 2026 Budget (Connie Baker)
• Resolution approving the Mill Levy Certification (Connie Baker)
• Resolution approving an agreement with RFTA and Holy Cross Energy for the Aspen Airport Business Center Integrated Clean Energy Microgrid Project (Michael Port)
• Resolution setting Initial Airport Rates and Charges for 2026 (Diane Jackson)
• Ordinance accepting the Deed of Conservation Easement for Keno Gulch Property (Paul Holsinger)

Senior Services

The Pitkin County Senior Services Council will meet to receive a secretary's report, a chairperson's report, and a manager's report. No old business or new business items are listed, indicating no specific actions or decisions are planned. The meeting is primarily procedural.

BOCC Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss the interim County Manager recruitment and federal resource management permits. The session also includes updates on tax-exempt lease purchase financing and a review of Q4 budget supplemental requests.

• Executive session on interim County Manager recruitment process
• Discussion on agreement template and permit for management of federal resources
• Debt and Tax-Exempt Lease Purchase Financing updates
• Q4 Budget Supplemental Requests
• APCHA Citizen Board interviews for Jim Pomeroy, Susan Dillingham, and Peter Grenney

Airport Modernization

The ASE Modernization Task Forces are meeting to discuss terminal design updates and refined concept designs. The session includes breakout groups focused on terminal design and multimodal connectivity.

• Terminal design updates
• Refined concept designs
• Multimodal connectivity breakout session

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission's regular meeting on December 2, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The commission noted upcoming dates, including a comprehensive plan worksession on December 16 and a LUC text amendment discussion on January 20.

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will receive updates on the Modernization Project from ZGF and a financial update regarding ballot results. The board will also discuss the 2026 Rates and Charges Summary.

• Modernization Project Update from ZGF
• 2026 Rates and Charges Summary
• Financial Update and Ballot Results
• FBO Update from Jonathan Jones
• Commercial Passenger Update from Bill Tomcich

Healthy Rivers

The Pitkin County Board will approve minutes from the August 21 and October 16, 2025 meetings, review several outreach and grant topics, and discuss a funding request for a double‑door beaver trap. Other items include a feasibility analysis of bridge alignments for the Brush Creek Park‑and‑Ride and Aspen Airport Business Center trail, a request for a letter of support for the Snowmass Water and Sanitation District’s Comprehensive Outdoor Budget Program, and a discussion of stream‑measurement priorities with Martin and Wood Water Consultants. Staff reports will be presented before an open discussion and the meeting will adjourn at 7:00 PM.

• Approval of minutes – August 21 and October 16, 2025
• Brush Creek Park and Ride and Aspen Airport Business Center Trail Bridge Alignments Feasibility Analysis (presented by Gary Tennenbaum, Pitkin County OST Director)
• Comprehensive Outdoor Budget Program – Snowmass Water and Sanitation District request for a letter of support (presented by Darell Smith and Christina Pearson)
• Stream Measurement Priorities and Opportunities for Collaboration (presented by Tara Meininger and Logan Burba, Martin and Wood Water Consultants)
• Beavers‑Double Door Trap Funding Request (presented by Sheehan Meagher, Roaring Fork Audubon)

Redstone HPC

The Redstone Historic Preservation Committee is meeting to discuss a project at Casa Bodego and the demolition of a non-historic arena. The body will also review meeting notes and a support letter for the Redstone Bridge.

• Demolition of non-historic arena at Castle Barn Parcel
• Review of Lots 1, 2 and 3 Block 6 Kistler Subdivision - Casa Bodego
• Redstone Bridge support letter

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution approving Atlantic Aviation's proposed capital improvement plan for the Fixed Base Facility at the Aspen/Pitkin County/Sardy Field Airport. The board will also set initial airport rates and charges for 2026, approve lease agreements for Community Health Services and Recovery Resources at the Michael E. Schultz Health and Human Services Building, and adopt an intergovernmental agreement with the Aspen Fire Protection District for services.

• Resolution approving Atlantic Aviation's capital improvement plan for the Fixed Base Facility at Aspen/Pitkin County/Sardy Field Airport
• Resolution setting initial airport rates and charges for the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport for 2026
• Ordinance approving a lease agreement with Community Health Services at the Michael E. Schultz Health and Human Services Building
• Ordinance approving a lease agreement with Recovery Resources for space at the Michael E. Schultz Health and Human Services Building and shared office space at the Pitkin County Courthouse
• Resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Aspen Fire Protection District for fire protection services

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a resolution to appoint Kara Silbernagel as the interim county manager. The appointment will be effective pending a permanent selection. The meeting will adjourn at 2:15 PM and the regular commissioners meeting will resume.

• Resolution to appoint Kara Silbernagel as interim Pitkin County Manager

BOCC Work Session

The Board will vote to enter an executive session to discuss the interim County Manager recruitment. After the executive session, staff will present an airport design update, a wrap‑up of the 2026 budget, and an overview of a micro‑grid project with Roaring Fork Transportation Authority and Holy Cross Energy. The meeting ends with department updates, board membership reports, and open discussion.

• Executive session personnel discussion on interim County Manager recruitment (per 24‑6‑402(4)(f))
• Airport Design Team update presentation (60 minutes)
• 2026 Budget Wrap Up presentation (120 minutes)
• Overview of agreement for Integrated Micro‑grid Project between Roaring Fork Transportation Authority and Holy Cross Energy (30 minutes)
• Review of future agenda calendars (15 minutes)

Hearing Officer

The scheduled Hearing Officer regular meeting for November 18, 2025 has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a worksession to review the Community & Economic Health and Regional Approach chapters of the Pitkin County Comprehensive Plan. The session will be led by Ellen Sassano and Hannah‑Hunt Wander. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Worksession on the Community & Economic Health and Regional Approach chapters of the Comprehensive Plan (presented by Ellen Sassano and Hannah‑Hunt Wander)

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board will hold a regular session to consider the Aspen Airport Business Center, Brush Creek Park and Ride connections, a climate action policy, and a Roaring Fork Transportation Authority license agreement. In an executive session, the board will discuss acquiring property interests in the Basalt, Capitol Creek, and Snowmass Canyon areas and related legal and negotiation matters. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are for discussion and possible action.

• Aspen Airport Business Center & Brush Creek Park and Ride connections
• Open Space and Trails Climate Action Policy
• Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) License Agreement
• Executive session to discuss property interest acquisitions in Basalt, Capitol Creek, and Snowmass Canyon
• Legal advice and negotiation instructions under CRS 24-6-402

The Open Space & Trails Board approved the October 2 minutes with a 4-0 vote. The board then recommended that the County Commissioners approve the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority Encroachment License Agreement, passing 5-0. Finally, the board adopted the Open Space and Trails Climate Action Policy, also passing 5-0.

• Approved 10/02/2025 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended RFTA Encroachment License Agreement to County Commissioners (5-0)
• Adopted Open Space and Trails Climate Action Policy (5-0)

BOCC Work Session

The Board will vote to enter an executive session and then consider housing property interest acquisition and funding strategies with the Town of Snowmass Village, the Town of Basalt, and Phillips Property. The session will also cover a proposed acquisition of Phillips Mobile Home Park and a classification discussion for property in the Old Snowmass area. Later, staff will present updates on the Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority, grant recommendations for the Healthy Community Fund 2026, and a short‑term rental impact study.

• Vote to go into executive session (9:45 AM)
• Executive session discussion of housing property interest acquisition and funding strategies with Snowmass Village, Basalt, and Phillips Property
• Executive session discussion of Phillips Mobile Home Park acquisition
• Executive session discussion of Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority classification for Old Snowmass area property
• Staff presentations: APCHA Director & Staff Update; Healthy Community Fund 2026 Grant Recommendations; Short‑Term Rental Annual Review and Impact Study Update

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session regarding water rights and personnel. Staff presentations will cover 2026 airport rates, electrification project options, and the Healthy Community Fund.

• Airport Rate and Charges for 2026
• Pitkin County Electrification Project Options
• Atlantic Aviation Capital Improvement Plan
• Healthy Community Fund update
• Shoshone/Colorado River Conservation District water rights discussion

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will consider several emergency resolutions, including a formula for allocating the municipal share of county sales tax revenue for 2026. Other items include a grant acceptance for the Financial Empowerment Center, a site agreement for fire detection equipment, a conservation easement approval, and a land‑use allocation for additional floor area at Vairan Mountain Properties. The meeting also includes routine consent items and public‑hearing items scheduled for later dates.

• Emergency Resolution: Formula for distribution of municipal share of county sales tax revenue for 2026 (Resolution 78-121)
• Emergency Resolution: Acceptance of Legacy Planning Grant funds for the Financial Empowerment Center of the Rockies
• Resolution: Site agreement with Pano AI, Inc. for fire detection equipment at Thomasville Telecommunications Site
• Ordinance: Approving and accepting the Little Ditch Ranches Conservation Easement
• Land‑use: Allocating Rural Area Residential GMQS allotment for additional floor area to Vairan Mountain Properties LLC

Planning & Zoning Commission

The scheduled regular meeting of the Pitkin County Planning & Zoning Commission on November 4, 2025 was canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The next meeting dates are listed for November 18 (Comprehensive Plan Worksession) and December 16 (no items at this time).

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025, has been canceled.

BOCC Regular Meeting

On October 30, 2025, the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board will host an in‑person open house at the Hoffmann Hotel in Basalt. The event will provide an overview of the ASE Modernization Project, explain the Common Ground Recommendations, and gather public input for the next design phase. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for information sharing and community feedback.

• Open house to present an overview of the ASE Modernization Project
• Discussion of the Common Ground Recommendations and design process
• Collection of public input to guide the next phase of design

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners holds a work session to review issues not yet ready for formal action. Staff will present the county and district attorney proposed budgets. Commissioners will discuss the Aspen Fire Protection District service contract. The meeting will conclude with agenda review and open discussion.

• Proposed County Budget presentation by Connie Baker (120 minutes)
• District Attorney Proposed Budget presentation by Connie Baker (30 minutes)
• Aspen Fire Protection District service contract discussion (30 minutes)
• Review of Future Agenda Calendars (15 minutes)
• Transportation Coalition Update by Commissioners Jacober & Poschman (15 minutes)

Airport Terminal Design Task Force

The Airport Terminal Design Task Force will review programming priority scorecard responses, discuss site analysis findings, and present preliminary terminal and ground‑transportation design concepts. The meeting includes breakout sessions on terminal and multimodal connectivity, followed by brief public comments.

• Review programming priorities scorecard responses (Task Force and Community)
• Discuss site analysis to identify constraints, challenges, and opportunities
• Present preliminary terminal and ground‑transportation design concepts
• Breakout groups on terminal design and multimodal connectivity
• Public comments on agenda topics (3 minutes per speaker)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on amendments to the 2006 Land Use Code, specifically regarding the Valleys of Capitol Creek and Lower Snowmass Creek Overlay Zone District. The meeting will also certify the Zoning Plan to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Vote on Land Use Code amendments (VCLS-O)
• Certify Zoning Plan to Board of County Commissioners
• Comprehensive Plan Worksession scheduled for November 18

Elected Officials Transportation Board (EOTC)

The Elected Officials Transportation Committee will hold public hearings to decide on the 2026 workplan and budget. The board is also seeking administrative direction on the Brush Creek Park & Ride Monitoring and Management Plan.

• Public hearing and decision on 2026 workplan and budget
• Public hearing and decision on Brush Creek Park & Ride Monitoring and Management Plan

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several intergovernmental agreements, including a partnership regarding the potential sale of mobile home parks. The board is also reviewing a conservation easement and the formation of a pilot safety committee.

• Intergovernmental Agreement on the potential sale of Mountain Valley or Aspen Basalt Mobile Home Parks
• Agreement with Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District for a radio site at Redstone Fire Station
• Little Ditch Ranches Conservation Easement approval
• Site Agreement with Panoo AI, Inc. for fire detection equipment at Thomasville Telecommunications Site
• Cloud 10 Aspen LLC Activity Envelope and Site Plan Review

BOCC Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss the Cloud 10 land use application and property interest exchange contract. Staff will present a review of first‑quarter land‑use projects and the 2026 meeting calendar. The meeting includes a funding request for the Snowmass Village Little Red Schoolhouse and a discussion of Pitkin County’s support for a Regional Net Zero Building Codes grant.

• Cloud 10 land use application and property interest exchange contract (executive session)
• Q1 land use projects and priorities review
• 2026 BOCC meeting calendar presentation
• Town of Snowmass Village Little Red Schoolhouse funding request
• Pitkin County letter of support for Regional Net Zero Building Codes grant

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer will conduct a site visit at the property fronting the existing residence, touring the site and proposed improvements. After returning to Aspen, the board will consider a special review of 174 Twining Flats LLC’s activity envelope and site plan for a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) receiver site and a caretaker dwelling unit. No other agenda items are listed.

• Site visit to review property and proposed improvements (1:00‑2:15 PM)
• Special review of 174 Twining Flats LLC activity envelope and site plan for a TDR receiver site
• Special review of caretaker dwelling unit for 174 Twining Flats LLC

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a worksession regarding the Comprehensive Plan. No other formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Comprehensive Plan worksession with Ellen Sassano and Hannah-Hunt Wander

Airport

The Airport Advisory Board will review the September Joint Task Forces meeting, set times for upcoming task force sessions, and discuss the public meeting on ASE Modernization. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Debrief from September Joint Task Forces Meeting
• Confirm times of day for upcoming Task Force Meetings
• Debrief public meeting for ASE Modernization

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will hear a budget presentation and several updates on airport modernization, including the ZGF program, task force, communications, and federal shutdown impacts. Old business includes an alternate selection update and subcommittee reports on emissions and pilot safety. New business and standing items such as FBO and commercial passenger updates will also be discussed.

• Budget presentation by Liz (20 minutes)
• ZGF Program update (20 minutes) with Q&A (10 minutes)
• Task Force update by Meg (10 minutes)
• Federal shutdown update by Diane
• AAB Alternate Selection update

Healthy Rivers

The Pitkin County Board will discuss a request for direction on Regulation No. 87, a Dredge and Fill rulemaking (HB‑1379) scheduled before the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission. A River Corps presentation will describe technical support for watershed partnerships. Staff will provide updates on the 2026 budget and a monthly staff report. The meeting also includes public comment and an open discussion.

• Board comment: welcome new board members
• River Corps presentation on technical support for watershed partnerships (Luke Javernick, Executive Director, River Science)
• Regulation No. 87 Rulemaking – Dredge and Fill (HB‑1379) update and request for direction before the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission
• Update on Shoshone (Anne Marie McPhee, Pitkin County Deputy Attorney)
• Staff reports on the 2026 budget and monthly staff report (Lisa MacDonald and Lisa Tasker)

Senior Services

The Pitkin County Senior Services Council meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The next meeting is set for November 19, 2025.

Airport Advisory Board

The Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board will host a community open house on Oct. 15, 2025 at the Aspen Fire Department conference room. The meeting will present an overview of the ASE Modernization Project, explain the Common Ground Recommendations, describe the design process, and collect public input for the next design phase.

• Overview of project, process and timeline
• Explanation of Common Ground Recommendations and ASE Modernization Project
• Discussion of implementing the recommendations through design
• Collection of public input for the next design phase

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hear staff and community presentations on right‑of‑way issues, budget priorities, and the proposed 2026 budget. An airport update and preparation for the upcoming Emergency Operations Center meeting will also be discussed. The session includes open discussion time before adjournment.

• Right of Way Discussion – Richard Neiley, Alex Bruchetta (no packet material)
• Budget Priorities – Jon Peacock (packet material distributed at meeting)
• 2026 Proposed Budget – Connie Baker (120 minutes)
• Airport Update – Ryan Mahoney, Diane Jackson (no packet material)
• Prep for EOTC Meeting on Oct. 23, 2025 – Linda DuPriest (15 minutes)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to conduct a strategic planning session and determine budget recommendations for the Board of County Commissioners. The meeting also includes updates on respiratory disease and the behavioral health strategic plan.

• Budget recommendation for BOCC
• Strategic planning session with consultant Jeff Zayach
• Respiratory disease update
• Behavioral health strategic plan update
• Proposed 2027 meeting schedule

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners will consider several items, including a consent item to approve the September 25 meeting minutes. Commissioners will vote on an emergency ordinance that confirms a $3,250,000 county contribution toward deed restrictions for the Aspen Basalt and Mountain Valley Mobile Home Parks. Additional items include a ballot measure to extend the Basalt Regional Library District mill levy, the formation of an airport advisory committee, and various intergovernmental agreements and land‑use hearings.

• Emergency ordinance approving deed restrictions for Aspen Basalt and Mountain Valley Mobile Home Parks and confirming a $3,250,000 county contribution
• Emergency resolution adopting an intergovernmental agreement with Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District for a digital trunked radio site at Redstone Fire Station
• Emergency resolution approving a grant agreement for the Pitkin County Peace Officers' Behavioral Health Support and Community Partnerships Program
• Resolution endorsing Ballot Issue 7B to extend the Basalt Regional Library District mill levy
• Land‑use public hearing on the Gardner Subdivision conceptual submission and caretaker dwelling unit review

Telecommunications Advisory Board

The Pitkin County Telecommunications Advisory Board will convene at 6:00 PM on October 8, 2025. The meeting will approve the July 8, 2025 regular meeting minutes and receive an engineering report. Additional items include agenda changes, public comments, old and new business, and adjournment.

• Approve July 8, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Review engineering report
• Consider changes/additions to agenda
• Public comment items not on agenda
• Discuss old business and new business

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special work session to discuss legal requirements for an employee housing impact fee and insurance premium negotiations. The meeting will also include presentations on Buttermilk winter parking and a behavioral health strategic plan.

• Discussion on employee housing impact fee legal requirements
• Insurance premium negotiations
• Buttermilk Winter Parking Management Options presentation
• Behavioral Health Strategic Plan presentation
• Review of future meeting calendars

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan review for Vairan Mountain Properties LLC. The body will also consider a resolution recommending amendments to the Pitkin County Land Use Code concerning the Valleys of Capitol Creek and Lower Snowmass Creek Overlay Zone District.

• Public hearing for Vairan Mountain Properties LLC Activity Envelope and Site Plan Review (GMQS allotment for additional residential floor area)
• Proposed amendments to Pitkin County Land Use Code Section 3-40-190 (VCLS-O) and Table 4-1.A: Permitted Uses

Board of Adjustment

The Board will review a variance request from Scott and Beata Galloway for 574 Johnson Drive. They seek to reduce the required 50‑foot front‑yard setback to 35 feet due to topography and lot configuration. The lot is 3.83 acres and is non‑conforming in size for the AR‑10 zone, which normally requires 10 acres.

• Variance request: 35 ft front‑yard setback (required 50 ft) for 574 Johnson Drive
• Lot size: 3.83 acres, non‑conforming to AR‑10 zone minimum of 10 acres

Open Space & Trails

The Board of Trustees will review the 2026 budget for Open Space and Trails. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss legal advice and negotiations for acquiring real property in four specific areas.

• Review of the Open Space and Trails 2026 Budget
• Property interest acquisitions in Capitol Creek area
• Property interest acquisitions in Basalt area
• Property interest acquisitions in North Thompson Creek area
• Property interest acquisitions in Snowmass Canyon area

The board approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It then voted 4‑0 to recommend that the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners approve the Open Space and Trails 2026 budget. No other motions were voted on during the session.

• Approved 09/07/2025 OSTB minutes (3-0)
• Recommended Pitkin County Board approve 2026 Open Space & Trails budget (4-0)

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss flight operations safety and review future calendars. A special meeting will include a site visit to evaluate a proposed cabin location and activity envelope for Cloud 10 Aspen LLC.

• Cloud 10 Aspen LLC Activity Envelope and Site Plan Review
• Special Review and GMQS Exemption for Cloud 10 Aspen LLC
• Discussion regarding Flight Ops Safety Task Force
• Emma Fields update

Airport Multi-Modal Connectivity Task Force

The task force is meeting to discuss the ASE Modernization project and the implementation of Common Ground Recommendations. The session focuses on the group's charter, roles, responsibilities, and the design process review.

• Review of Common Ground Recommendations
• Overview of Task Force charter and responsibilities
• Design process review for ASE Modernization

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Draft Comprehensive Plan's Built Environment Chapter, prepared by Ellen Sassano and Hannah‑Hunt Wander. No decisions are listed; the agenda indicates a discussion of the draft. The meeting also includes standard comment periods and scheduling of future agenda items.

• Draft Comprehensive Plan – Built Environment Chapter (work session)
• Public comment periods for commissioners, staff, and residents

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to complete DISC training and adjourn at 2:00 PM. The session is scheduled to take place at the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies in Aspen.

• DISC Training session
• Working lunch provided
• Meeting at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent items and multiple emergency ordinances, including a $3,250,000 contribution and deed restrictions for the Aspen Basalt and Mountain Valley Mobile Home Parks. Additional items include funding for tenant support, intergovernmental agreements, supplemental budget appropriations, and a land purchase. The meeting also features a public hearing on a subdivision concept and other land‑use matters.

• Emergency Ordinance approving deed restrictions and a $3,250,000 county contribution for the Aspen Basalt and Mountain Valley Mobile Home Parks (Item 6)
• Emergency Ordinance granting funds to the West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition to support tenants of the Aspen Basalt and Mountain Valley Mobile Home Parks (Item 7)
• Emergency Resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with Garfield County for child support services (Item 8)
• Resolution providing supplemental appropriations to the 2025 budget and amending the third‑quarter budget (Item 9)
• Ordinance approving the purchase of 113 Polo Rd, Glenwood Springs, Colorado (Item 11)

Elected Officials Transportation Board (EOTC)

The Transportation Coalition will review a key findings document and discuss scenario building with experts from Fehr & Peers. The session includes a process review and outlines future meeting schedule changes for October 23 and December 4. No decisions are recorded; the agenda focuses on information sharing and planning.

• Review of Key Findings document
• Introduction to scenario building with Chris Breiland and Ann Bowers (Fehr & Peers)
• Discussion of process and evaluation methods
• Future meeting time change: Oct 23 now 11:30‑3:30 PM
• Future meeting date or location change for Dec 4

Airport Terminal Design Task Force

The task force is meeting to prepare for a joint kickoff meeting scheduled for September 30. The group will discuss draft presentation content and meeting facilitation and support staff.

• Preparation for Joint Task Force Kickoff Meeting on September 30

Airport Advisory Board

The board will review updates from the Terminal and Multimodal Task Force and receive a presentation from the Transportation Coalition. Members will discuss airport bonding and plan for airport closures in 2026 and 2027.

• Airport bonding discussion
• Airport closure planning for 2026
• Targeted dates for 2027 closure
• Terminal and Multimodal Task Force update
• Local Pilot Lease and related document update

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special work session to conduct a site visit at Three Meadows Ranch. Participants will meet at the Eagle County Community Center, travel to the Event Barn, and tour the upper compound, lake cabin, Polaris, and Ute meadows. The agenda includes a lunch and an optional geodome tour at the main barn. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Site visit to Three Meadows Ranch, meeting at Event Barn
• Upper compound interpretive history tour led by Emily Hightower
• Tour of lake cabin, Polaris, and Ute meadows
• Lunch and optional geodome tour at the main barn/caretaker house
• Travel from Eagle County Community Center to ranch

BOCC Work Session

The Board will vote to enter an executive session at 9:30 AM. In that closed session, staff will discuss the Treasure Mountain Ranch, Inc. application for a water storage right and a retainer agreement with Cozen O’Conner, both for legal advice under Colorado law. The remainder of the day includes a Pitkin County Cares awards ceremony, staff presentations, and budget discussions for 2026 and the REMP program.

• Executive session to consider Treasure Mountain Ranch water storage right application
• Executive session to consider Cozen O’Conner retainer agreement for legal advice
• Pitkin County Cares Awards at Dunaway Community Room, Aspen
• 2026 BOCC budget preparation discussion
• REMP 2026 budget and 5‑year outlook discussion

Hearing Officer

The Pitkin County Hearing Officer regular meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025, was canceled. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings will take place at this time.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission is meeting to establish dates for upcoming sessions. Future discussions include the Comprehensive Plan and specific property reviews.

• Comprehensive Plan discussion scheduled for September 30
• Vairan Mountain Properties LLC Activity Envelope and Site Plan Review
• GMQS allotment for additional residential floor area (FAR)
• Land Use Code Text Amendments for the Valleys of Capitol Creek & Lower Snowmass Creek Overlay District (VCLS-O)

Board of Adjustment

The Pitkin County Board of Adjustment will consider a variance application from Gaelen Means and Heather Cabot for 12 Alexander Avenue. The request seeks permission to regrade a driveway within a yard setback using a 3‑foot height, while the current zoning allows up to 6 feet. The lot is 1.01 acre in the AR‑2 zone, which normally requires two acres.

• Variance request (Case PBOA.1404.2025) for 12 Alexander Avenue
• Applicant seeks 3‑ft height for driveway regrade (max allowed 6 ft)
• Lot size 1.01 acre, non‑conforming; AR‑2 zone requires 2 acre minimum

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting with retreat sessions to discuss Vision 2050 and follow‑up on the draft Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes a working lunch. No formal decisions are listed; the focus is on discussion and planning.

• Vision 2050 & Draft Comprehensive Plan Follow Up Retreat – discussion
• Working lunch provided at 12:00 PM

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners and the City of Aspen are holding a joint special meeting. The body will discuss updates on the Airport and Lumberyard projects, as well as legislative priorities and future agenda items.

• Airport Project Update
• Lumberyard Update
• State and Federal Legislative Priorities

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution approving third‑quarter budget supplemental requests. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a special events liquor permit for Aspen Flight Academy and several land‑use resolutions, including an amendment to the Aspen Mountain ski‑area master plan. Additional items are a property‑tax homestead exemption appeal, an intergovernmental agreement with Eagle County for the Historic Glassier Farmstead, and two property purchase ordinances.

• Resolution approving Third Quarter Budget Supplemental Requests – item 4
• Resolution approving Intergovernmental Agreement with Eagle County for Historic Glassier Farmstead restoration – item 5
• Ordinance approving purchase of 113 Polo Rd, Glenwood Springs – item 6
• Ordinance approving purchase of 1400 East Valley Road, Basalt – item 8
• Resolution granting approval to Aspen Skiing Company LLC for amendment to Aspen Mountain SKI‑REC Master Plan – item 10

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board of Trustees will review a draft Climate Action Policy. The board and Board of County Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss property acquisitions and legal advice. The meeting also includes a funding request for Roaring Fork Safe Passages.

• Open Space and Trails Climate Action Policy Draft
• Property interests in Capitol Creek area
• Property interest in Marble area
• Property interest in Snowmass Canyon area
• Roaring Fork Safe Passages funding request

The Open Space and Trails Board voted 5‑0 to approve the 08/07/2025 regular and executive draft minutes. The board discussed a draft Climate Action Policy, a $350,000 funding request for Roaring Fork Safe Passages wildlife crossings, and updates to the North Star Nature Preserve management plan, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Approved 08/07/2025 OSTB regular and executive draft minutes (5-0)

BOCC Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint executive session to discuss acquiring real property interests in the Capitol Creek, Marble, and Snowmass Canyon areas, seek legal advice, and give instructions for negotiation templates. After the executive session, the board will meet with Open Space & Trails to hear a Roaring Fork Safe Passages report and budget request, and to receive an update on the North Star Management Plan. Later, staff will present updates on the Up in the Sky Festival, a legislative briefing, and Q3 budget supplemental requests. The meeting will close with agenda calendar review and open discussion.

• Executive session: acquisition of property interest in Capitol Creek area
• Executive session: acquisition of property interest in Marble area
• Executive session: acquisition of property interest in Snowmass Canyon area
• Roaring Fork Safe Passages report presentation and budget request
• Q3 budget supplemental requests presented by Connie Baker

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a worksession to review the draft Comprehensive Plan chapters covering existing conditions and the natural environment. Commissioners, planning staff, and the public may comment before the staff presentation by Ellen Sassano and Hannah‑Hunt Wander. No decisions or votes are listed for this agenda item; the meeting appears to be for discussion and review.

• Comprehensive Plan Draft – Existing Conditions and Natural Environment Chapters (presentation by Ellen Sassano and Hannah‑Hunt Wander)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review a single variance request. The applicant is seeking a 3-foot height variance for driveway regrading based on topographic hardships.

• Case PBOA.1404.2025: 3' height variance request for driveway regrading at 12 Alexander Avenue

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss legal advice on property acquisitions and litigation, followed by a work session on childcare facility zoning and upcoming trips.

• Vote to enter executive session for legal advice on property acquisitions
• Discussion on Board of Health recommendation for childcare facility zoning
• Discussion on 1076 East Sopris Creek Road right-of-way acquisition
• Discussion on potential dispossession of 86 Hideaway Lane
• Review of future meeting calendars

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025 was canceled. The agenda lists upcoming dates, including a special meeting on September 9 for a Comprehensive Plan work session led by Ellen Sassano and Hannah‑Hunt Wander. A September 16 regular meeting is also canceled, and a special event on September 30 will host another Comprehensive Plan work session with the same facilitators.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, has been continued to September 9, 2025, to obtain a quorum. The agenda includes a request for a height variance for a driveway in the Little Elk Creek Village Subdivision.

• Meeting continued to 9/9/2025 for quorum
• Case PBOA.1404.2025: 3' height variance request
• Driveway regrade variance in Little Elk Creek Village
• Lot located at 12 Alexander Avenue, Aspen
• Requesting variance in AR-2 zone district

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is deciding on several ballot issues for the November 4, 2025 election, including airport redevelopment bonds and property tax extensions. The body is also reviewing land acquisitions, grant agreements, and airport leasing manuals.

• Ballot issue for Aspen/Pitkin County Airport bonds for redevelopment
• Ballot question to increase property taxes for Twining Flats Road General Improvement District
• Ballot measure for a property tax extension for the Basalt Regional Library
• Purchase of 1400 East Valley Road, 124 Basalt, Colorado
• Grant agreements with Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing for $150,000 and $50,000

BOCC Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to review second quarter budget and payroll expenditures for the Board of Social Services. The session also includes presentations on airport terminal design and nonlethal conflict reduction.

• Board of Social Services second quarter budget and payroll expenditures
• Airport Terminal and Multi-Model Design Task Force presentation
• Nonlethal Conflict Reduction Program update from Colorado Department of Ag
• Introduction of New Forest Supervisor Brian Glaspell
• Legislative priorities discussion

Finance

The Pitkin County Financial Advisory Board will discuss the 2026 budget forecast and a five‑year financial outlook, reviewing sales‑tax and community‑development revenue projections and expenditure assumptions. The board will also receive updates on the Airport Modernization Project, including the project timeline, a pending ballot question, and the development of a financing strategy. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Financial forecast discussion for the 2026 budget and 5‑year outlook
• Sales tax revenue review and forecast
• Community development revenue review and forecast
• Airport modernization project timeline update
• Airport modernization financing strategy development

The Pitkin County Financial Advisory Board voted unanimously to support and endorse the Board of County Commissioners’ efforts to implement an FAA‑approved Airport Layout Plan and to conclude the proposed FBO lease with an industry‑leading third‑party operator. The board stated the actions will preserve safe commercial and private flight operations and sustain the county’s economic resilience. No other substantive actions were recorded in this meeting.

• Unanimously resolved to support the BOCC’s FAA‑approved Airport Layout Plan and to endorse the proposed FBO lease to an industry‑leading third‑party operator

Airport Advisory Board

The Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board will review a task force recommendation concerning the Miles & Meg project, with discussion, public comment, and a vote. The meeting also includes presentations from the terminal and runway design teams and a follow‑up on the Fixed‑Base Operator (FBO) presentation. Updates on parking, a build grant, and introductions of new staff are also scheduled.

• Terminal / Runway Design Teams Introductions (presentation and Q&A)
• Task Force Recommendation - Miles & Meg (discussion, public comment, vote)
• FBO Presentation Follow Up by Jonathan (discussion, public comment, vote)
• Parking Update presented by Diane
• Build Grant Update presented by Jacque

Healthy Rivers

The board will hear updates from the Crystal River Wild and Scenic Instream Flow Subcommittee and a funding request for the White River National Forest air‑quality and high‑mountain lakes sampling program. A report from the Middle Colorado Watershed Council on best practices for ecological reclamation of gravel mines will be presented. Staff will give a monthly report, and the meeting includes public comment and open discussion.

• Crystal River Wild and Scenic Instream Flow Subcommittee update and potential 2026 funding needs
• White River National Forest air quality and high‑mountain lakes sampling program presentation and funding request
• Middle Colorado Watershed Council report on best practices for ecological reclamation of gravel mines booklet printing and distribution
• Approval of minutes for May 15, 2025 and July 17, 2025
• Administrative items: board comment, public comment, agenda additions/deletions

Senior Services

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. It includes reports from the secretary, chairperson, and manager, but lists no specific items for old or new business.

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss legal advice and negotiations regarding land and leases. Staff will provide updates on the county's homelessness strategic plan and climate action progress. The board will also review a 2026 funding proposal for CORE.

• Purchase contract for 1400 E Valley Road, Unit 124, Basalt, Colorado
• Acceptance of quitclaim deed from the State of Colorado
• Subway lease assignment request
• Homelessness Data and Strategic Plan Update
• CORE 2025 Mid-Year Update and 2026 Funding Proposal

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is a special session on September 9 focused on a Comprehensive Plan Worksession.

• Meeting canceled
• September 2: No agenda items
• September 9: Special Meeting
• September 9: Comprehensive Plan Worksession
• September 16: No agenda items

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will discuss several resolutions, including ballot measures for airport bond issuance, a road improvement district tax increase, and a library property tax extension. It will also approve grant agreements, a lease with Verizon, and a rezoning ordinance. All items are scheduled for first or second readings or public hearings as noted in the agenda.

• Resolution to submit a ballot issue for issuing bonds to redevelop the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (Item 5)
• Resolution to submit a ballot question to increase property taxes for the Twining Flats Road General Improvement District (Item 6)
• Resolution approving a $150,000 grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (Item 8)
• Ordinance approving a lease agreement between the Board and Verizon for tower space (Item 10)
• Ordinance rezoning all lands owned by the Federal Government or the State of Colorado to the RS-G zone (Item 21)

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss airport modernization, regional food security, and investment updates. The meeting includes a vote to enter an executive session for legal advice on federal resource negotiations and a public hearing on Air Quality Control Commission methane rules.

• Vote to enter executive session for legal advice on federal resource negotiations
• Airport Modernization Update and Design Team Introduction
• Regional Food Security and Recommendations from LIFTUP
• Pitkin County Investments Update
• Air Quality Control Commission Methane Rulemaking public hearing

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer will conduct a site visit at 1 pm, touring a property to examine its features and proposed improvements. After the visit, the officer will reconvene at 3 pm to consider the Midnight Mine Ranch LLC activity envelope and site plan submitted by Tami Kochen. No public comment will be taken during the site visit.

• 1 pm site visit: meet at primary driveway in front of existing residence and tour property
• Review of Midnight Mine Ranch LLC activity envelope and site plan (new business) at 3 pm

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board will discuss potential property interests in the Capital Creek, Crystal River, Redstone, and Snowmass Canyon areas during an executive session. The meeting also includes a public comment period and the approval of the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approval of July 10, 2025 OSTB Regular Draft Minutes
• Redstone South Bridge Update
• Executive session for property interest acquisitions
• Executive session for legal advice and negotiations
• Executive session for instructions to negotiators

The Open Space & Trails Board approved the amended 7/10/2025 minutes with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. Public comments were heard regarding a possible family purchase of part of Snowmass Falls Ranch. Staff gave an update on the Redstone South Bridge replacement and noted a $1.5 million budget for the sidewalk portion. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved amended 7/10/2025 minutes (5-0)

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider several items, including a special events liquor permit application from The Greenway Foundation and an ordinance to lease county land to Verizon for tower space. The meeting also includes public discussion of the Basalt Regional Library ballot question and multiple executive‑session topics such as airport funding compliance, the Resource Government Zone District, TSA security directives, and mobile home park property acquisition. After the public portions, the board will vote on additional executive‑session time before adjourning.

• Special Events Liquor Permit application submitted by The Greenway Foundation
• Ordinance approving a lease agreement between the BOCC and Verizon for tower space
• Discussion on the Basalt Regional Library ballot question
• Executive session topics: Home Rule Charter compliance for airport funding, Resource Government Zone District, TSA security directives, and mobile home park property acquisition
• Review of future agenda calendars

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on several items related to the Gardner area. Topics include a conceptual subdivision review, a Rural Area Residential GMQS competition, an activity envelope review, and a special review for a caretaker dwelling unit. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the hearing is for discussion and input.

• Public hearing on Resolution Gardner Conceptual Subdivision Review
• Review of Rural Area Residential GMQS Competition
• Activity Envelope Review
• Special Review for a Caretaker Dwelling Unit (CDU)

Board of Adjustment

The Pitkin County Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM was canceled. No agenda items were presented for discussion.

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners will consider several individual items, including a resolution ratifying the Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority 2025‑2030 Strategic Plan and a liquor licensing renewal for Down Valley Hospitality. The agenda also contains an ordinance to accept the Brush Creek Park‑and‑Ride property from the Colorado Department of Transportation, and an ordinance to purchase 86 Hideaway Lane in Glenwood Springs. Additional items include consent minutes, an abatement petition resolution, and a rezoning of federal and state lands to the RS‑G zone.

• Minutes of July 9, 2025 regular meeting (consent item)
• Resolution ratifying the Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority 2025‑2030 Strategic Plan
• Renewal of a fermented malt beverage and wine retail license for Down Valley Hospitality, d/b/a Boulevard Barrel
• Ordinance accepting Brush Creek Park and Ride Property from the Colorado Department of Transportation
• Ordinance exercising first right of refusal to purchase 86 Hideaway Lane, Glenwood Springs

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on July 22, 2025, featuring a DISC training, a follow‑up on working agreements, and a Vision 2050 discussion. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda consists of informational and discussion items. A Sunshine Notice indicates a possible quorum, and a ribbon‑cutting for the AABC Battery Energy Storage System is noted for the following day.

• DISC training at 9:00 AM
• Working Agreements Follow‑Up at 11:00 AM
• Vision 2050 discussion at 1:00 PM
• Sunshine Notice about possible quorum (July 22)
• AABC Battery Energy Storage System ribbon‑cutting notice (July 23)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meets jointly with the Vision 2050 Workgroup to launch the Draft Comprehensive Plan. The work session allows commissioners, staff, and the public to discuss the draft. No other agenda items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Joint launch of the Draft Comprehensive Plan by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Vision 2050 Workgroup

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct two site visits. Commissioners will travel to Lost Man Reservoir and then to Grizzly Reservoir. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Site visit to Lost Man Reservoir
• Site visit to Grizzly Reservoir

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to receive legal advice on a range of water‑related matters. Topics include operations of the Twin Lakes Reservoir & Canal Company, Crystal River basin augmentation, Fryingpan‑Arkansas operating principles, the Busk‑Ivanhoe agreement, a change of water rights for the Shoshone/Colorado River Conservation District, and a recreational in‑channel diversion. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Twin Lakes Reservoir & Canal Company operations – legal advice request
• Crystal River basin augmentation – legal advice request
• Fryingpan‑Arkansas operating principles and exchange – legal advice request
• Busk‑Ivanhoe agreement and obligations – legal advice request
• Shoshone/Colorado River Conservation District water‑rights change – legal advice request

Board of Health

The Pitkin County Board of Health will review a mental health campaign and receive an epidemiology update. The board will also consider recommendations for the BOCC regarding the required distance between psychedelic healing centers and schools or childcare centers.

• Recommendations to BOCC on distance between schools/childcare centers and psychedelic healing centers
• Mental Health Campaign Overview
• Epidemiology Update
• Annual BOH Training

Airport

The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board will meet on July 17, 2025. The board will consider the roles and responsibilities of the task force co‑chairs. It will also review the application and selection process for the task force. Public comments on task‑force follow‑up will be heard.

• Task Force Co‑Chairs roles and responsibilities
• Task Force application and selection process
• Public comments on task‑force follow‑up

Airport Advisory Board

The Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes and discuss a terminal/runway update, an Atlantic presentation, and updates on the Fly with Integrity program, curfew, and parking.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Terminal/Runway Update presentation
• Atlantic Presentation
• Fly with Integrity Update
• Curfew Update

Healthy Rivers

The board will hold an executive session to receive legal counsel on a Shoshone/Colorado River Conservation District water‑rights change and on a Pitkin County recreational in‑channel diversion. Staff will present an overview of USGS monitoring activities in the Roaring Fork Basin and Castle Creek. A funding request from the Wild and Scenic Instream Flow Subcommittee will be considered, followed by a discussion of the Healthy Rivers 2026 budget.

• Executive session: legal advice on Shoshone/Colorado River water‑rights change
• Executive session: legal advice on Pitkin County recreational in‑channel diversion
• USGS activities overview for Roaring Fork Basin and Castle Creek
• Funding request from Wild and Scenic Instream Flow Subcommittee
• Healthy Rivers 2026 budget discussion

Redstone HPC

The Redstone Historic Preservation Committee will discuss the community meeting schedule for the South Bridge replacement and conduct a final review of the addition project at 285 Firehouse Road. It will also receive updates on the 617 Redstone fence and review notes from the April 24, 2025 meeting.

• South Bridge Replacement – community meeting schedule update
• 285 Firehouse Road – addition, final review
• 617 Redstone Fence – status update
• Review of meeting notes from April 24, 2025

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners work session includes staff and community presentations on legislative priorities and a regional grant recommendation for community health services. Commissioners will preview upcoming regular‑meeting items, notably a proposed ballot question for the Twining Flats Road General Improvement District. The session also features a citizen grant review interview, a review of future agenda calendars, and open discussion time.

• CCI Legislative Priorities presentation by Levi Borst
• Regional Grantors Collaborative Recommendations – Off Cycle Funding Request for Community Health Services presented by Sam Landercasper
• Twining Flats Road General Improvement District Proposed Ballot Question presented by Brian Pettet & Romany Iacono
• Ramona Bruland interview / Citizen Grant Review Committee with Charlotte Anderson
• Review of Future Agenda Calendars

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pitkin County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 15, 2025. Commissioners will elect a new chair and vice chair. The commission will consider a rezoning amendment to the zoning plan for the Resource-Government area, presented by Suzanne Wolff. The agenda also notes upcoming meeting dates for future topics.

• Election of a new chair and vice chair (commissioners)
• Consideration of Resource-Government rezoning/amendment to zoning plan (presented by Suzanne Wolff)

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board of Trustees will meet virtually to review a GMQS application referral from Vairan Mountain Properties LLC. The board will also review minutes from the June 3, 2025, meeting.

• Vairan Mountain Properties LLC GMQS Application Referral

The Open Space & Trails Board approved the June 3, 2025 minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It then voted 4‑0 to amend the Vairan Mountain Properties GMQS application referral comments, adding language that the board strongly supports the conservation and trail easements. The board also expressed support for using a $200,000 budget saving for other trail repair projects.

• Approved 06/03/2025 minutes (4-0)
• Amended Vairan Mountain Properties GMQS referral to add strong support for easements (4-0)
• Supported use of $200k budget savings for trail repairs (no vote recorded)

Airport Advisory Board

The Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board will convene on July 10, 2025 to conduct a regular meeting. The agenda includes a call to order, presentations and reports, scheduling the next meeting, public comments, and adjournment. No specific decisions or actions are listed in the agenda.

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider an emergency resolution to transfer federal grant funding and a lease agreement for the Phillips Mobile Home Park. The board will also hold a first reading for the purchase of 86 Hideaway Lane and hear an appeal regarding Fevaag Ranch LLC.

• Emergency Resolution to transfer $1,430,000 in FAA Entitlement Grant Funding to Eagle County Regional Airport
• Ordinance for the purchase of 86 Hideaway Lane, Glenwood Springs
• Ordinance approving a lease agreement with the State Board of Land Commissioners for Phillips Mobile Home Park
• Fevaag Ranch LLC Appeal of Administrative Decision #009-2025
• Renewal of liquor license for Down Valley Hospitality Inc. d/b/a Boulevard Barrel (continued to July 23)

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will vote to enter an executive session, where staff will discuss the employee housing impact fee methodology and legal requirements. After the executive session, staff will present updates on the Redstone South Bridge design, the APCHA strategic plan, and proposed changes to the 2026 budget. The meeting will also include interviews for the Citizen Grant Review Committee and Planning & Zoning positions, and a review of future agenda calendars.

• Vote to go into executive session
• Employee housing impact fee methodology discussion (legal advice under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b))
• Redstone South Bridge design update
• APCHA Strategic Plan and workplan update
• 2026 Budget Meeting Changes presentation

Telecommunications Advisory Board

The board will meet via Zoom to review staff reports and discuss old and new business. The agenda consists of procedural items and general reports.

• Approval of 4/9/2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Engineering Report

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss legal frameworks for the Phillips Mobile Home Park and land use code enforcement. The meeting includes a joint session with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and a resolution to apply for a crisis intervention training grant.

• Resolution to apply for a Department of Local Affairs grant for the PACT & Partners Crisis Intervention Training Project
• Executive session regarding Phillips Mobile Home Park subdivision and dispossession
• Land Use Code Enforcement discussions for Maroon Creek, Brush Creek, and Upper Fryingpan
• Joint meeting with Colorado Parks and Wildlife regarding bears, wolves, Beaver Lake, and Sam Caudill Boat Ramp
• Interviews for the Citizen Grant Review Committee and Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pitkin County Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting on July 1, 2025 was canceled. No rezoning, contract, ordinance, or fee items were discussed or decided. The agenda lists future meeting dates and topics, but no action occurred at this meeting.

Airport Advisory Board

The Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board will meet to receive an update on the Airport Redevelopment Project and review applications for a task force. The meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2025.

• Airport Redevelopment Project Update
• Review of Common Ground Recommendations
• Task Force Application Review

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review several resolutions including budget supplemental requests and a lease agreement for the Phillips Mobile Home Park. The body is also considering an agreement for the construction of the Pitkin County Regional Emergency Communications Center.

• Emergency Resolution to transfer $1,000,000 in FAA Entitlement Grant Funding to Eagle County Regional Airport
• Ordinance regarding a lease agreement with the State Board of Land Commissioners for Phillips Mobile Home Park
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Roaring Fork Fire Rescue for the Pitkin County Regional Emergency Communications Center
• Resolution for Second Quarter Budget Supplemental Requests
• Grant Agreement with the State Historical Fund for the Historic Emma Townsite Traffic Study

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss upcoming regular meeting items and receive staff presentations. The session is for discussion and is not for taking official action.

• Presentation of Audited Pitkin County Financial Statement
• Fly With Integrity Program presentation
• Discussion on Roaring Fork School District / Marble Charter School grant allocation

Airport Advisory Board

The board will review a staff presentation and vote on based aircraft leases. Members will also receive updates on airport modernization, construction, and the noise program.

• Vote on based aircraft lease staff presentation
• Airport modernization update
• Noise program update
• Construction update
• Introduction of Deputy County Manager Ryan Mahoney

Senior Services

The Pitkin County Senior Services Council will meet on June 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Senior Center and via Google Meet. The agenda lists only routine roll‑call and reports from the secretary, chairperson and manager, with no old or new business items identified.

BOCC Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will vote to enter executive session and discuss legal compliance for airport funding mechanisms and a Colorado River Conservation District agreement. After the executive session, staff will present updates on Phillips Affordable Housing, the Up in the Sky Concert Series, and the County Property Tax Relief Program. The meeting will conclude with a review of future agenda calendars and an open discussion.

• Executive session: legal compliance for airport funding mechanisms (Home Rule Charter)
• Executive session: Colorado River Conservation District Agreement
• Phillips Affordable Housing update (120‑minute presentation)
• Progress update on the Up in the Sky Concert Series
• Pitkin County Property Tax Relief Program review

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pitkin County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on June 17, 2025. Commissioners will elect a new chair and vice chair. A work session will discuss the Comprehensive Plan with staff members Ellen Sassano and Hannah‑Hunt Wander. The agenda also notes future dates, including a tentative RS‑G rezoning on July 15 and a Vision 2050 joint special meeting on July 22.

• Election of a new chair and vice chair
• Comprehensive Plan discussion (Ellen Sassano & Hannah‑Hunt Wander)
• Tentative RS‑G rezoning scheduled for July 15
• P&Z/Vision 2050 Work Group Joint Special Meeting on July 22
• No agenda items listed for July 1

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of items including routine consent approvals, special event liquor permits, and budget supplemental requests. Several resolutions and ordinances will be voted on, such as a contract amendment for the PACT program, a trail easement amendment for the Roaring Fork Transit Authority, and a grant for a historic traffic study. The most significant action is the approval of an intergovernmental agreement to build the Basalt and Rural Fire Protection District Station 42 Improvement Project and a regional emergency communications center.

• Approve intergovernmental agreement for Basalt and Rural Fire Protection District Station 42 Improvement Project and Regional Emergency Communications Center (Item 11)
• Approve Contract Amendment No. 5 with Colorado DHHS Behavioral Health Administration for PACT program funding (Item 8)
• Ordinance authorizing amendment to Roaring Fork Transit Authority Interim Trail Easement (Item 9)
• Approve grant agreement with State Historical Fund for Historic Emma Townsite Traffic Study (Item 10)
• Consider special events liquor permit applications from the Buddy Program and Aspen Public Radio (Item 6)

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to receive legal advice on property acquisitions and litigation updates, followed by a work session reviewing budget supplements and community funding requests.

• Vote to enter executive session
• Legal advice on Mobile home park acquisition
• Legal advice on Star Sky Holdings litigation
• Legal advice on Water Gap Ranch litigation
• Q2 Budget Supplemental Requests

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board will approve the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes and consider a budget supplemental for the Rio Grande Trail capital improvement and 2025 trail paving project. An executive session will focus on acquiring property interests in Snowmass Canyon, Capitol Creek, and Redstone, and on legal advice regarding Rock Creek Association litigation. The joint regular session will review the feasibility of a Brush Creek Park‑and‑Ride trail to the Aspen Airport Business Center.

• Approve 05/01/2025 OSTB Regular and Executive Draft Minutes
• Budget supplemental for Rio Grande Trail Capital Improvement & 2025 Trail Paving Project
• Executive session: discuss property interest in Snowmass Canyon area
• Executive session: discuss property interest in Capitol Creek area
• Feasibility study for Brush Creek Park‑and‑Ride trail to Aspen Airport Business Center

The board approved the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It voted 5‑0 to recommend that the County Commissioners approve the Rio Grande Trail Capital Improvement and 2025 Trail Paving Project budget supplemental. It also voted 5‑0 to recommend that the County Commissioners approve an amendment extending the Rio Grande interim trail easement. Additionally, the board moved the Rio Grande Trail Node Plan project to prioritize planning for Snowmass Creek Trailhead improvements.

• Approved 05/01/2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended County Commissioners approve Rio Grande Trail Capital Improvement & 2025 Trail Paving budget supplemental (5-0)
• Recommended County Commissioners approve amendment to Rio Grande interim trail easement (5-0)
• Moved Rio Grande Trail Node Plan project to prioritize Snowmass Creek Trailhead planning (unanimous)

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will vote to enter an executive session and then discuss acquiring real‑property interests in the Snowmass Canyon, Capitol Creek and Redstone areas, as well as receive legal advice on the Rock Creek Association litigation. The meeting also includes staff presentations on the Deed Restriction Employee Housing Opportunity Program and a joint session with the City of Aspen covering wildfire preparedness, upcoming ballot questions and a potential housing summit.

• Vote to go into executive session at 10:00 AM
• Executive session to discuss property interests in Snowmass Canyon, Capitol Creek, and near Redstone
• Executive session for Rock Creek Association litigation update and legal advice
• Staff presentation on Pitkin County Deed Restriction Employee Housing Opportunity Program
• Joint meeting with City of Aspen on wildfire outlook, ballot question updates, and housing summit discussion

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pitkin County Planning & Zoning Commission will vote to elect a new chair and vice chair. The commission will also hold a public hearing on the Penny Hot Springs location and extent review presented by Rebecca Dunlap. No other agenda items require a decision at this meeting.

• Election of a new chair and vice chair of the commission
• Public hearing on the Penny Hot Springs location and extent review

Board of Adjustment

The Pitkin County Board of Adjustment will consider two variance applications. The first request seeks a 30‑foot rear‑yard setback variance and a 17‑foot rear‑yard setback variance for a property at 2569 Juniper Hill Road, a 2.8‑acre lot in the AR‑10 zone. The second request seeks a 2‑foot fence‑height variance for a 9.1‑acre property at 45 Westerly Lane, also in the AR‑10 zone. The Board will decide whether to grant these variances.

• 30‑ft rear‑yard setback variance and 17‑ft rear‑yard setback variance for 2569 Juniper Hill Road, Aspen (2.8 acres, AR‑10 zone)
• 2‑ft fence‑height variance for 45 Westerly Lane, Aspen (9.1 acres, AR‑10 zone)

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several intergovernmental agreements and property acquisitions. The body is deciding on a lease for Harvest for Hunger and the purchase of a unit at Triangle Park Lofts. A public hearing is scheduled for stream restoration projects at Mainland Ranch.

• Acquisition of Triangle Park Lofts Unit R-338 (231 Robinson Street, #338, Basalt) for employee housing
• Lease agreement with Harvest for Hunger for space at the Michael W. Schultz Health and Human Services Building
• MOU with City of Aspen and Town of Snowmass Village for a Regional Housing Needs Assessment
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Colorado for the AABC Thermal Energy Network Design Study
• Mainland Ranch P1 LLC/Mainland Ranch P4 LLC Activity Envelope and Site Plan Review for stream restoration

BOCC Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold an executive session to receive legal advice regarding a City of Aspen water rights diligence application. The Board, sitting as the Board of Social Services, will review first quarter budget and payroll expenditures.

• Executive session regarding City of Aspen water rights diligence application
• Board of Social Services first quarter budget expenditures
• Board of Social Services first quarter payroll expenditures
• Presentation on current food security efforts
• Legislative updates from Levi Borst

Healthy Rivers

The Pitkin County Board will review any additions or deletions to the agenda. It will discuss a revised grant application from the University of Colorado Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research for the Lincoln Creek Watershed. The board will also consider a staff budget supplemental request.

• Additions/Deletions to Agenda
• CU INSTAAR revised grant application for Lincoln Creek Watershed
• Staff budget supplemental request

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on airport redevelopment before moving to an executive session. Jon Peacock and Diane Jackson will present an update on the airport redevelopment project and its resource needs. Commissioners will vote to go into executive session, where they may discuss federal grant assurances with counsel under CRS 24-6-402(4)(b).

• Airport Redevelopment Update & Resource Needs presentation (Jon Peacock, Diane Jackson)
• Vote to enter executive session at 11:00 AM
• Potential discussion of federal grant assurances with legal counsel (CRS 24‑6‑402(4)(b))

Senior Services

The agenda consists of procedural items, including reports from the secretary, chairperson, and manager. No specific decisions or new business items are listed.

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to receive legal advice regarding a City of Aspen water rights diligence application. The meeting also includes staff presentations on regional recreation and energy projects. Commissioners will discuss the Pitkin County Vision 2050 policy.

• Executive session regarding City of Aspen water rights diligence application
• Update on BLM Crown Special Recreation Area E-Bike Environmental Assessment
• AABC Microgrid and BESS Project update
• Pitkin County Vision 2050 policy discussion
• Interview with Sam Cox of Healthy Rivers & Streams

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pitkin County Planning & Zoning Commission will vote to elect a new chair and vice chair. A work session will be held on the Comprehensive Plan with presentations by Ellen Sassano and Hannah‑Hunt Wander. Future meetings are scheduled for June 3 (Penny Hot Springs review) and June 17 (Comprehensive Plan topic TBD).

• Election of a new chair and vice chair
• Work session on the Comprehensive Plan (presented by Ellen Sassano & Hannah‑Hunt Wander)
• June 3 meeting: Penny Hot Springs location and extent review (Rebecca Dunlap)
• June 17 meeting: Comprehensive Plan discussion (topic TBD)

Healthy Rivers

The board will approve the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting and hear a series of water‑focused presentations, including a comprehensive‑plan water analysis and policy direction, the Shoshone Permanence study, the Crystal Riverfront Park impact report, and the Lincoln Creek 2025 sampling plan. A budget supplemental concerning White Water Park funds will be noted, and a monthly staff report will be presented before the meeting adjourns.

• Approval of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Pitkin County Comprehensive Plan Update – water analysis overview & policy direction
• Shoshone Permanence presentation by Martin and Wood Water Consultants, Inc.
• Crystal Riverfront Park Impact Report by Roaring Fork Conservancy
• Lincoln Creek 2025 Sampling Plan presentation

Elected Officials Transportation Board (EOTC)

The Transportation Board will approve the October 24 2024 action minutes and hear public comments. It will hold a public hearing on funding support for the RFTA Zero‑Fare Pilot program. Presentations will update transportation needs on Highway 82/West Aspen and discuss permanent automatic vehicle counters. The board will also discuss the Roaring Fork Transportation Coalition.

• Approval of October 24, 2024 action minutes
• Public hearing on funding support for the RFTA Zero‑Fare Pilot program
• Presentation on Highway 82/West Aspen transportation needs
• Presentation on permanent automatic vehicle counters
• Discussion with the Roaring Fork Transportation Coalition

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a lease for a Subway location, a contract for jail-based behavioral services, and a grant for a regional housing program. The agenda also includes a resolution to acquire a housing unit and a public hearing on an environmental impact statement.

• Approving a lease with Subway at River Park Center in Basalt
• Approving a contract with Colorado Department of Human Services for jail-based behavioral services
• Approving a grant agreement with West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition for the Good Deeds Housing Program
• Authorizing acquisition of a housing unit at Triangle Park Lofts in Basalt
• Public hearing on the reevaluation of the Aspen Record of Decision

BOCC Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold an executive session to receive legal advice on Pitkin County Airport tie-down space lease negotiations. The work session includes presentations on the McClure Pass Communications Site and RFTA's Fall 2025 Zero-fare Program.

• Lease negotiations for Pitkin County Airport tie-down spaces
• McClure Pass Communications Site update
• RFTA’s Fall 2025 Zero-fare Program presentation
• Transportation Coalition update

Redstone HPC

The Redstone Historic Preservation Committee will discuss comments on Redstone street lighting. It will also review the revised schematic design for the firehouse at Wagoner 285 Firehouse Road. No other items are on the agenda.

• Redstone street lighting – staff and committee member comments
• Revised schematic design for firehouse at Wagoner 285 Firehouse Road – old business

BOCC Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold an executive session to obtain legal advice on a State Land Board property interest acquisition, employee housing impact fee methodology, and a Basalt area property acquisition. After the executive session, a joint lunch with Eagle County will cover the Three Meadow open space acquisition, Aspen Airport preliminary redevelopment schedule and SAF partnership, public lands impacts, affordable housing tax overview and Crown Mountain land exchange status, upcoming ballot questions, and Cottonwood Pass improvements. The afternoon includes staff presentations on USFS updates and Healthy Rivers 2025 grants, followed by interview sessions and an open discussion.

• Executive session: legal advice on State Land Board property interest acquisition
• Executive session: legal advice on employee housing impact fee methodology
• Executive session: legal advice on Basalt area property acquisition
• Joint meeting: Aspen Airport preliminary redevelopment schedule & SAF partnership update
• Affordable Housing discussion: Pitkin Housing Tax overview & Crown Mountain land exchange status

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pitkin County Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting scheduled for May 6, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered or decided at this meeting. The agenda notes the next meeting dates: May 20, 2025 for a Comprehensive Plan discussion (topic TBD) presented by Ellen Sassano and Hannah-Hunt Wander, and June 3, 2025 for a review of the Penny Hot Springs location and extent presented by Rebbeca Dunlap.

• May 20, 2025 – Comprehensive Plan discussion (topic TBD) – presenters Ellen Sassano and Hannah-Hunt Wander
• June 3, 2025 – Review of Pitkin County Penny Hot Springs location and extent – presenter Rebbeca Dunlap

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for May 6, 2025, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board will approve the April 3, 2025 regular and executive draft minutes. It will review the Vision 2025 Natural Environment chapter and policies of the County Comprehensive Plan. In an executive session, the board will discuss acquiring property interests in the Capitol Creek, Roaring Fork Mining District, Snowmass Creek, Basalt Mountain, and Emma areas.

• Approval of 04/03/2025 OSTB regular and executive draft minutes
• Review of Vision 2025 – County Comprehensive Plan Natural Environment chapter/policies
• Executive session to discuss acquisition of property interests in Capitol Creek area
• Executive session to discuss acquisition of property interests in Roaring Fork Mining District
• Executive session to discuss acquisition of property interests in Snowmass Creek, Basalt Mountain, and Emma areas

The Open Space & Trails Board approved the draft minutes from the April 3, 2025 regular and executive session. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions or votes were recorded during the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 12:06 p.m.

• Approved 04/03/2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Redstone HPC

The committee is meeting to discuss preservation approvals and updates for several properties in Redstone. The agenda includes reviews of roofing, fencing, and building additions.

• Re-roofing approval for 326 Redstone Boulevard
• Fence update for 128 Redstone & 17683 Hwy 133
• Revised addition for 285 Firehouse Road
• Change to previous approval for 292 Redstone Boulevard

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners will consider several individual items, including resolutions, ordinances, and a budget carry‑over approval. Items on the agenda cover grant agreements, lease approvals, intergovernmental agreements, and fee structures for electric‑vehicle chargers. The meeting also includes consent items to approve minutes from prior meetings and a public hearing for a land‑use development plan.

• Resolution supporting the Shoshone Permanency Project and contributing funds from the Healthy Rivers and Streams Fund
• Ordinance approving a lease with Other Door, LLC d/b/a Subway for space at River Park Center, 123 Emma Road, Suite 100, Basalt
• Resolution approving a grant agreement with West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition for the Good Deeds Housing Program
• Resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between the BOCC and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
• Resolution approving public usage and related fees for county electric‑vehicle (EV) chargers

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will vote to enter an executive session and then discuss three legal‑advice topics: a change of water rights for the Shoshone/Colorado River Conservation District, enforcement of a curfew at the Pitkin County Airport, and housing eligibility classifications for the Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority. After the executive session, staff will present the Pitkin County Vision 2050 plan and provide legislative updates. The board will also prepare for a joint meeting with Eagle County scheduled for May 6, 2025.

• Executive session discussion of Shoshone/Colorado River Conservation District water‑rights change
• Executive session discussion of Pitkin County Airport curfew enforcement
• Executive session discussion of APCHA housing eligibility and classification
• Staff presentation: Pitkin County Vision 2050 (60 minutes)
• Preparation for joint meeting with Eagle County on May 6, 2025

Board of Health

The Pitkin County Board of Health will approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes, allow brief public comments, and conduct elections. It will receive an Emergency Preparedness & Response presentation and a Respiratory Disease update, followed by a director update and a round‑robin discussion. The meeting concludes with setting the next meeting date.

• Approval of agenda and January 16, 2025 minutes
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Elections
• Emergency Preparedness & Response presentation by Kurt Dahl and Chris Breitback
• Respiratory Disease update by Lauren Duval

Airport Advisory Board

The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board will meet on April 17, 2025. The agenda includes public comments, approval of minutes, and priority items such as introducing new board members, a Pitkin County Pilot Safety Committee proposal that will be presented, discussed, and voted on, officer reappointments, a curfew discussion, and an architectural RFQ update. The board will also receive updates on noise metrics, SAF, grant status, emissions, and standing items like airport modernization and FBO updates.

• Introduction of new Airport Advisory Board members
• Pitkin County Pilot Safety Committee proposal (presentation, discussion, public comment, vote)
• Officer reappointments (vote)
• Curfew discussion
• Architectural RFQ update

Healthy Rivers

The Healthy Rivers board will meet to receive legal advice regarding Shoshone/Colorado River Conservation District water rights. The body will also hear presentations from educational and conservation organizations and discuss grant awards.

• Executive session regarding Shoshone/Colorado River Conservation District change of water rights
• Grant request from Roaring Fork Conservancy for Watershed Education Programs
• Presentation on Lincoln Creek Watershed rare earth elements by CU INSTAAR
• Discussion on the Crystal Wild and Scenic Campaign by Wilderness Workshop
• Grant Award Discussion by the Healthy Rivers Board

Senior Services

The Pitkin County Senior Services Council met on April 16, 2025 for a routine session. The agenda listed roll call, a secretary's report, a chairperson's report, a manager's report, and placeholders for old and new business, but no specific items were detailed. No decisions or discussions of concrete actions were scheduled.

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special joint work session with Healthy Rivers & Streams covering water law, river grants, and the Shoshone permanency issue. Commissioners will vote to enter an executive session to discuss a possible change of water rights for the Shoshone/Colorado River Conservation District. The board will adopt an informal resolution acknowledging the Pitkin County Sheriff's Policy 300 on use of force. Additional updates will include the regional emergency communications center construction, electric‑vehicle charging fees, and other community presentations.

• Vote on informal resolution acknowledging Pitkin County Sheriff's Policy 300, Use of Force
• Executive session discussion of Shoshone/Colorado River Conservation District water‑rights change
• Update on construction of Pitkin County Regional Emergency Communications Center at Roaring Fork Fire Rescue Station 42
• Review of electric‑vehicle (EV) charging fees for public chargers
• Presentation of the Older Adults CSA Program by Samuel Landercasper

Healthy Rivers

The Healthy Rivers Board and Board of County Commissioners are meeting to discuss river-related programs and legal matters. The agenda includes updates on the Whitewater Park and the Rivers Grant Program.

• Water Law Primer
• Wild and Scenic Stakeholder Process
• Whitewater Park Update
• Rivers Grant Program
• Shoshone Permanency

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting scheduled for April 15, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The next meeting dates are May 6 (no items scheduled) and May 20 (work session on the Comprehensive Plan, topic to be determined).

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners will consider a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a public hearing on a liquor license application. They will vote on denying Down Valley Hospitality Inc.’s request for a new beer and wine liquor license and a takeout and delivery permit. Additional items include grant support, budget carry‑forward approvals, a property purchase, and land‑use amendments.

• Resolution denying application for a new beer and wine liquor license and a takeout and delivery permit submitted by Down Valley Hospitality Inc. d/b/a Boulevard Barrel (Item 4)
• Resolution supporting the application to the Colorado Water Conservation Board for Phase 2 of the Lincoln Creek Watershed Enhancement Project (Item 7)
• Ordinance approving the purchase of 414 Pacific Avenue, Unit A, Alpine Grove Condo, Aspen, Colorado (Item 14)
• Resolution granting an amendment to the special review use, exemption from activity envelope and site‑plan review for the Beyul Retreat Center accessory structure (Item 15)
• Resolution accepting a grant award from the Department of Local Affairs for developing an artificial intelligence program (Item 11)

Telecommunications Advisory Board

The Telecommunications Advisory Board will meet to review staff engineering reports and discuss old and new business. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and reports.

• Approval of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Engineering Report

BOCC Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special work session that includes an executive session for legal advice on water‑rights, a Record of Decision for Entrance to Aspen, and a Resource Government Zone District. After the executive session, staff and community members will present updates on transportation alternatives, a housing coalition funding program, and legislative matters. The meeting concludes with open discussion and agenda planning.

• Executive session: legal advice on Shoshone/Colorado River Conservation District water‑rights change
• Executive session: legal advice on Record of Decision – Entrance to Aspen
• Executive session: legal advice on Resource Government Zone District
• Presentation: Entrance to Aspen’s Preferred Transportation Alternative Update (1:00‑2:00 PM)
• Presentation: Western Mountain Regional Housing Coalition Good Deeds Program and Funding (2:00‑2:45 PM)

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special work session on April 4, 2025, to conduct a site visit to the Beyul Retreat Center located at 26604 Frying Pan Road. Commissioners and staff will meet at the Basalt Town Hall parking lot (101 Midland Ave) and travel about 40 miles east to the property, where they will tour the tent and lodge before adjourning at 1:30 PM. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of the site visit, with public comment possible at the chair's discretion.

• Site visit to Beyul Retreat Center, 26604 Frying Pan Rd
• Meet at Basalt Town Hall parking lot, 101 Midland Ave
• Travel approximately 40 miles east on Frying Pan Road
• Tour of tent and lodge at the property
• Adjournment at 1:30 PM

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board will approve the minutes from the March 4 meeting. In the regular session, board and staff will provide comments and take any needed actions. An executive session will be held to discuss acquiring property interests in the Capitol Creek, Roaring Fork Mining District, Basalt Mountain, and Emma areas, along with related legal advice and negotiation instructions.

• Acquisition of property interest in Capitol Creek area
• Acquisition of property interest in Roaring Fork Mining District
• Acquisition of property interest in Basalt Mountain area
• Acquisition of property interest in Emma area
• Approval of March 4, 2025 OSTB & BOCC Joint Regular and Executive Draft Minutes

BOCC Work Session

The Board will hold an executive session to review the County Attorney and County Manager 2024 performance process. After the executive session, staff will present a Solid Waste Center design update and a Habitat RFV funding request. The meeting will also include a citizen board interview, board discussion and decisions, and a review of future agenda calendars before open discussion.

• Vote to go into executive session
• County Attorney and County Manager 2024 performance review process
• Solid Waste Center Design Update presentation
• Habitat RFV Funding Request presentation
• Citizen Board discussion and decisions

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pitkin County Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting on April 1, 2025 was canceled. No decisions or discussions were scheduled for this meeting. The agenda lists the next meeting dates: April 15 (Comprehensive Plan topic TBD) and May 6 (no items at this time).

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to review new business. The primary item on the agenda is a variance request regarding a side yard setback for Weiser.

• Weiser Side Yard Setback Variance

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review the Pitkin County Climate Action Plan and a proposal to purchase a condo at 414 Pacific Avenue. The board is also considering budget supplemental requests and fee changes for the Community Development Department.

• Resolution Adopting the Pitkin County Climate Action Plan
• Ordinance approving the purchase of 414 Pacific Avenue, Unit A, Alpine Grove Condo
• Ordinance amending fees for the Community Development Department
• Resolution approving First Quarter Budget Supplemental Requests
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Aspen Fire Protection District and City of Aspen for Wildfire Air Tanker Support

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss updates and upcoming items. Staff presented legislative updates, project updates, and interviews with Airport Advisory Board members. The board reviewed a request to support a grant application and matching funds for the Redstone Historical Society’s DeMaestri‑Durrett Cottage acquisition. No formal actions were taken during the session.

• Legislative updates presented by Levi Borst
• Lower River Road Project update by Andrew Knapp
• Request to support grant and matching funds for Redstone Historical Society’s DeMaestri‑Durrett Cottage acquisition
• Airport Advisory Board interviews with Jim Light and Evan Marks
• P & Z Renewal interview with Suzanne Caskey

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will receive presentations on noise and emissions from Mead & Hunt and a Climate Action Report from Michael Port. The board will also receive updates on the Raise (Build) grant and runway/terminal design.

• Noise and Emissions Presentation by Mead & Hunt
• Climate Action Report by Michael Port
• Raise (Build) Grant update
• Runway/Terminal Design update
• SAF update

Senior Services

The Pitkin County Senior Services Council will hold its regular meeting on March 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM. The agenda includes a roll call, a Secretary’s Report, a Chairperson’s Report, a Manager’s Report, and sections for old and new business. No specific actions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision at this meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2025.

• Secretary’s Report – Debbie Overeynder
• Chairperson’s Report – Teresa Hall
• Manager’s Report – Chad Federwitz

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hear updates on the Lincoln Creek Workgroup and review future meeting calendars. The session includes interviews for Planning and Zoning board positions and a general open discussion.

• Lincoln Creek Workgroup updates and Phase II scope of work
• Interviews for Planning and Zoning board renewal
• Review of future agenda calendars
• Board Open Discussion
• Airport Advisory Board interview

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer will hold a review of the activity envelope and site plan for 69 Sunshine Avenue LLC, presented by Franco Palumbo. No decision or vote is indicated; the agenda item is listed under New Business for discussion.

• Activity Envelope and Site Plan Review for 69 Sunshine Avenue LLC (presented by Franco Palumbo)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for a worksession regarding the Comprehensive Plan. The session will be led by Ellen Sassano and Hannah-Hunt Wander.

• Worksession on the Comprehensive Plan

Airport Advisory Board

The board will meet to discuss the Fly with Integrity initiative. Discussion items include potential metrics, draft user guidance and letters, and preparation for a presentation.

• Fly with Integrity potential metrics
• Draft user guidance and letters for Fly with Integrity
• Preparation for AAB presentation

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a request to approve first‑quarter budget supplemental funding. The board will also vote on intergovernmental agreements for regional transportation planning and wildfire air‑tanker support. Additional items include emergency ordinances for a parking‑lot lease and the purchase of a property at 374 South 8th Street in Carbondale.

• Resolution approving First Quarter Budget Supplemental Requests
• Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement to join the Intermountain Regional Planning Commission for transportation planning
• Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Aspen Fire Protection District and the City of Aspen for wildfire air‑tanker support
• Emergency ordinance approving a lease agreement with SP+ Parking
• Emergency ordinance approving the purchase of 374 South 8th Street, Carbondale, CO 81623

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive staff presentations on the 2025 Climate Action Plan, the HHS Remodel Project, and Q1 budget supplemental requests. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel evaluations and litigation updates, as well as several board interview candidates.

• Pitkin County 2025 Climate Action Plan presentation
• HHS Remodel Project update
• Q1 Budget Supplemental Requests
• Worth Capital Holdings litigation update (Executive Session)
• Interviews for OST, AAB, and P&Z positions

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold executive sessions regarding water rights and property acquisition in the Capitol Creek area. The meeting includes a presentation on the 2023 Region Comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Report and an update on the Historic Glassier House renovation.

• Property interest acquisition in Capitol Creek area
• Shoshone/Colorado River Conservation District water rights discussion
• Liquor licensing for Down Valley Hospitality Inc.
• Pitkin County Region Comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Report 2023
• Historic Glassier House Renovation update

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board and County Commissioners will approve meeting minutes and consider land use referrals for the Redstone Castle Conservation Easement and the Pillar Ice Climbing Trail access easement. In a joint executive session, they will discuss acquiring a property interest in the Capitol Creek area. Later, the joint regular session will address housing improvements at the Glassier Farmstead.

• Redstone Castle Conservation Easement
• Pillar Ice Climbing Trail and Access Easement
• Acquisition of property interest in Capitol Creek area (executive session)
• Glassier Farmstead Housing Improvements

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on March 4, 2025 was canceled. No decisions or discussions were held. The agenda lists the next meeting dates: March 18 (Comprehensive Plan, topic TBD) and April 1 (no items scheduled).

• March 18: Comprehensive Plan discussion (topic TBD)
• April 1: No items scheduled

Board of Adjustment

The Pitkin County Board of Adjustment had a meeting set for March 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM. The agenda notes that the meeting has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this time.

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss land use appeals, agricultural leases, and the purchase of two properties in Carbondale. The body is also considering an ordinance to allow the Sheriff to impose bans on open fires and fireworks in unincorporated areas.

• Purchase of 135 Juniper Trail and 374 South 8th Street in Carbondale
• Ordinance authorizing the Sheriff to impose and rescind bans on open fires and fireworks
• Liquor license application for Down Valley Hospitality Inc. dba Boulevard Barrel
• Agricultural leases for Glassier Open Space with Juniper Farm, LLC and Ariel Rittenhouse
• Appeals regarding Star Sky Holding LLC Activity Envelope and Site Plan Review

BOCC Work Session

The meeting begins with an executive session for legal advice on a Pitkin County Land Use Code appeal and on Transportation Security Administration enforcement at the county airport. The Board then sits as the Board of Social Services to give a fourth‑quarter update and consider budget and payroll expenditures. Later items include interviews with Planning & Zoning staff, a letter of support for a Colorado Energy Office grant, and discussion of an intergovernmental wildfire air‑tanker agreement, followed by agenda calendar review and program presentations. The session ends with open discussion.

• Executive session: legal advice on Pitkin County Land Use Code appeal procedure
• Executive session: legal advice on TSA law enforcement at Pitkin County Airport
• Board of Social Services: fourth‑quarter budget expenditures (action item)
• Board of Social Services: fourth‑quarter payroll expenditures (action item)
• Discussion of proposed intergovernmental agreement for wildfire air‑tanker support

Airport Advisory Board

The Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board will hold public comments, approve minutes, and review staffing changes and a noise program email. Key agenda items include a discussion of an FAA tour and the process to form a Flight Operations Safety Task Force subcommittee. The board will also receive updates on environmental assessment, SAF feasibility, wind study, parking management, runway and terminal RFQ status, and a RAISE grant.

• FAA tour presentation by Dan
• Formation of Flight Operations Safety Task Force subcommittee (Rich)
• Environmental Assessment update (Jacobsen/Daniels)
• RFQ status update for runway (Dan)
• Update on RAISE grant (Rich)

Healthy Rivers

The Healthy Rivers board will consider sponsorship requests for water education and reclamation printing. The meeting includes a budget supplemental update for the Lincoln Creek Workgroup and a discussion on 2025 priorities.

• Sponsorship for printing “Best Practices for Ecological Reclamation of Gravel Mines”
• Sponsorship for Water Leaders Program, Water Fluency Program, and Headwaters Magazine
• Lincoln Creek Workgroup update and budget supplemental
• Discussion of 2025 priorities

Redstone HPC

The Redstone Historic Preservation Committee will meet to discuss a proposed addition at 285 Firehouse Road. The committee will also receive an update regarding the South Bridge Replacement - SGM.

• Review of addition at 285 Firehouse Road
• Update on South Bridge Replacement - SGM

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a special meeting to review and set goals for a portfolio of major projects and initiatives for 2025-2029. The session includes a SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats regarding these projects.

• Review of major projects/initiatives portfolio 2025-2029
• Setting strategies and goals for 2025-2029 initiatives

Senior Services

The Pitkin County Senior Services Council will meet on February 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Human Services, 0405 Castle Creek Rd., and via Google Meet. The agenda includes a roll call and reports from Secretary Debbie Overeynder, Chairperson Teresa Hall, and Manager Chad Federwitz. No old‑business or new‑business items are listed. The meeting will adjourn and the next meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2025.

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners convened a special work session that served as a retreat. Commissioners reviewed the county’s 2024 performance, discussed lessons learned, and examined a portfolio of major projects planned for 2025‑2029. The session included a panel of external experts and time for reflection and planning for the next day.

• Board Perspectives: 2024 In Review
• Panel Discussion with Jessica Monahan, Brad Jacobson, and David Tanner
• Priming the Pump for Day 2 – review of 2025‑2029 major project portfolio

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pitkin County Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting scheduled for February 18, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered or decided at this meeting. The commission listed next meeting dates: March 4 has no items, and March 18 will include a Comprehensive Plan discussion (topic TBD) presented by Ellen Sassano and Hannah‑Hunt Wander.

• March 4, 2025 – No agenda items scheduled
• March 18, 2025 – Comprehensive Plan discussion (topic TBD) presented by Ellen Sassano and Hannah‑Hunt Wander

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board of Trustees is meeting for a retreat to discuss a climate action policy and to consider the acquisition of real property interests in the Crystal River Valley, East Sopris Creek, Capitol Creek, Owl Creek, and Basalt Mountain areas.

• Approval of January 9, 2025 OSTB minutes
• Discussion of Open Space and Trails Climate Action Policy
• Executive session for property interest acquisitions
• Potential acquisition of property interests in Crystal River Valley
• Potential acquisition of property interests in East Sopris Creek area

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several land use resolutions and ordinances, including property acquisitions and lease agreements. The board is also considering granting the Sheriff authority to impose fire and fireworks bans for 2025.

• Ordinance authorizing the Sheriff to impose and rescind bans on open fires and fireworks in unincorporated Pitkin County
• Ordinance approving the purchase of 135 Juniper Trail (Shadowrock Townhomes, Lot 135) in Carbondale
• Liquor license and takeout/delivery permit application for Down Valley Hospitality Inc. dba Boulevard Barrel
• Agricultural leases for Glassier Open Space with Juniper Farm, LLC and Ariel Rittenhouse
• Resolutions for BelleJackBlue LLC Parcels 1, 2, and 3 regarding activity envelopes and site plan reviews

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review several pending items, including an executive‑session discussion on APCHA's lease, transfer, or acquisition of real property and related legal counsel. Staff and community groups presented updates, such as the Redstone Historical Society and the APCHA Director. The session also featured interviews with Planning & Zoning staff and a review of a lease agreement with SP+ Parking. No formal actions were taken; the meeting served to inform and prepare for future decisions.

• Executive session: lease, transfer or acquisition of real property by APCHA and related legal counsel
• Redstone Historical Society update (Jeff Bier)
• Planning & Zoning interviews with John McBride and Joseph Mason
• APCHA Director & staff update (Matthew Gillen & staff)
• Lease Agreement discussion with SP+ Parking

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners held a joint work session with the City of Aspen. Commissioners discussed next steps and timelines for the Airport Project, the RAISE grant and Highway 82 safety improvements, and an overview of the county’s homeless strategic plan. An executive session was scheduled to consider possible lease, transfer, or acquisition of real property by APCHA and related contract negotiations.

• Airport Project – next steps and timeline (county‑led discussion)
• RAISE Grant – next steps and Highway 82 safety improvements (county‑led discussion)
• Homeless Strategic Planning – overview (county‑led discussion)
• Executive session: lease, transfer, or acquisition of real property by APCHA and related contract negotiations

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners held a work‑session to discuss several pending matters. Staff presented an update on the Redstone South Bridge Replacement design, followed by presentations on the Thomasville Lime Kilns 2025 Project and a Solid Waste Center firearms range discussion. The executive session was set aside for legal advice on a Safe and Welcoming Communities resolution, Healthy Rivers and Streams Board policies, an easement acquisition on E. Sopris Creek Road, a Renewable Energy Mitigation refund request, and a dispute over N. Thompson Creek Road. The afternoon ended with a review of future agenda calendars and open discussion.

• Executive session legal advice on Safe and Welcoming Communities Resolution
• Executive session legal advice on Healthy Rivers and Streams Board bylaws and policies
• Executive session discussion of Notice of Intent to Acquire easement on E. Sopris Creek Road
• Update on the Redstone South Bridge Replacement Design (staff presentation)
• Thomasville Lime Kilns 2025 Project presentation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The February 4, 2025, regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission has been canceled.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for February 4, 2025, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

BOCC Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review staff and community presentations. The meeting focuses on planning and discussion rather than official action.

• Pitkin County Solid Waste Center Waste Diversion Plan presentation
• Overview of property tax legislative changes HB24B-1001 and SB24-233
• Preparation for the BOCC Retreat
• Retirement Citizen Board interview with Brian Littlejohn

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the joint purchase of Three Meadows Ranch with Eagle County and the Aspen Valley Land Trust. The board is also reviewing a lease agreement for Community Health Services and updates to the lighting code.

• Joint purchase of Three Meadows Ranch in partnership with Eagle County and Aspen Valley Land Trust
• Lease agreement between the BOCC and Community Health Services for space at the Health and Human Services Building
• 2nd reading of LUC Amendment Lighting Code and Zoning Plan Amendment to establish Lighting Zone Overlays
• Site plan review and special reviews for BelleJackBlue LLC
• Approval of the Highway User Tax Fund Roads list

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to receive legal advice on several pending matters, including the Three Meadows Ranch Funding Agreement and litigation updates. After the executive session, staff will present a review of the county short‑term rental license code and proposed amendments, followed by legislative updates and a discussion of the Debt Issuance Policy and the Debt Post‑Compliance Issuance Policy. The meeting will also include preparation for a joint meeting with the City of Aspen and a review of future agenda calendars before an open discussion.

• Executive session: legal advice on Three Meadows Ranch Funding Agreement, Phillips Mobile Home Park leasing, Worth Capitol Holdings litigation, Renewable Energy Mitigation litigation
• Review of the Pitkin County Short‑Term Rental License Code and proposed amendments
• Legislative updates presentation
• Discussion of the Debt Issuance Policy and the Debt Post‑Compliance Issuance Policy
• Prep for joint meeting with the City of Aspen on February 3, 2025

Hearing Officer

The regular Hearing Officer meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025, has been canceled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding the Comprehensive Plan. The session includes time for comments from commissioners, staff, and the public.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan with Ellen Sassano & Hannah-Hunt Wander

Board of Health

The Pitkin County Board of Health will hold its regular meeting on Jan 16, 2025. Members will approve the agenda and the minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting, hear a brief public comment period, and receive updates from the Healthy Futures Coalition, the director, an epidemiologist, and the medical officer. No formal decisions beyond routine approvals are listed.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Approve October 10, 2024 minutes
• Public comment (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
• Presentation by Aspen-Pitkin Healthy Futures Coalition
• Director’s update on 2025 schedule and federal policy changes

Airport Advisory Board

The Board will receive updates on the Airport Modernization project, including a Supplemental EA and a RAISE Grant. Members will also discuss the Fly with Integrity noise component and aircraft prioritization.

• Fly with Integrity noise component update
• Airport Modernization Supplemental EA and RAISE Grant updates
• SAF Feasibility Study and Wind Study updates
• Aircraft prioritization discussion
• Airport operations tracking and parking updates

Healthy Rivers

The Pitkin County Healthy Rivers Board will meet to approve minutes, appoint a chair and vice chair, and discuss staff reports and river program priorities for 2025.

• Approval of December 19, 2024 minutes
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of 2025 priorities for the Healthy Rivers Board
• Presentation on White River USFS-Healthy Rivers Program beaver inventory
• Monthly staff report from Lisa MacDonald and Lisa Tasker

BOCC Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to appoint a County Attorney and conduct an executive session for legal advice. The session also includes staff presentations on health and energy codes.

• Resolution appointing Richard Y. Neiley III as Pitkin County Attorney
• Executive session regarding Three Meadows Ranch funding agreement
• Executive session regarding East of Aspen potential land exchange with the United States
• Executive session regarding Phillips Mobile Home Park leasing and enforcement
• Presentation on the electrification of 3202 Elk Run

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board will discuss the Glassier Open Space Agriculture Lease D recommendation and review land use referrals. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss potential property acquisitions in the Crystal River Valley, East Sopris Creek, Capitol Creek, and Owl Creek areas.

• Glassier Open Space Agriculture Lease D recommendation
• Review of Little Ditch LLC parcels for vested rights extension
• Review of Land Use Code text amendment for seasonal farm worker housing
• Executive session for property interest acquisitions in Crystal River Valley, East Sopris Creek, Capitol Creek, and Owl Creek
• Presentation on North Star Visitor Use Management

BOCC Regular Meeting

The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners will vote on an ordinance to authorize the joint purchase of Three Meadows Ranch. The meeting also includes a resolution to repeal the 2021 Emergency Operations Plan and adopt an updated plan, a grant agreement for the Colorado Interoperability Platform, and a resolution setting the elected district attorney's salary for 2025‑2028. Additional items cover a repeal of an emergency ordinance for temporary restaurant seating and land‑use code amendments for seasonal farm worker housing.

• Ordinance authorizing the joint purchase of Three Meadows Ranch (Item 5)
• Resolution repealing Resolution No.071‑2021 and adopting an updated Emergency Operations Plan (Item 6)
• Resolution approving a grant agreement with the State of Colorado, Department of Public Safety for the Colorado Interoperability Platform (Item 7)
• Resolution establishing elected District Attorney salary for 2025‑2028 (Item 8)
• Ordinance amending the Pitkin County Land Use Code for seasonal farm worker housing (Item 12)

Senior Services

The Pitkin County Senior Services Council met on January 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM. The agenda consisted of a roll call, a secretary’s report, a chairperson’s report, and a manager’s report, followed by sections for old and new business, but no specific items were listed. The meeting was adjourned with the next meeting scheduled for February 19, 2025.

Telecommunications Advisory Board

The Pitkin County Telecommunications Advisory Board will hold a Zoom meeting on January 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes approval of the October 9, 2024 meeting minutes, consideration of any agenda changes, public comments, staff and engineering reports, and discussion of old and new business items. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

• Approve October 9, 2024 TAB regular meeting minutes
• Consider changes or additions to the agenda
• Public comment period
• Staff and engineering reports
• Discussion of old and new business

Open Space & Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board will hold an executive session to discuss acquiring real property in the Basalt Mountain area. The session also covers obtaining legal advice and giving instructions to negotiators. The discussion follows Colorado Revised Statutes sections 24-6-402(4)(a), (b), and (e). No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion of property interest acquisition in Basalt Mountain area

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for January 7, 2025, has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place during this session.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment had scheduled a meeting for January 7, 2025. The meeting was canceled, so no decisions or discussions took place. No agenda items were considered.

BOCC Work Session

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will travel to the West Buttermilk Road area to inspect proposed residential lots (Lots 1, 2, 4, and 5) and the new Owl Creek Nordic Trail alignment. They will view the replacement house for Juliana Pfister’s property on Lot 1, new houses on Lots 2 and 4 that have received Growth Management Quota System allotments, and the simulated building heights marked by story poles. Public comment may be taken during the walk at the chair’s discretion.

• Site visit to parking lot between 1833 and 1901 West Buttermilk Road
• Review of proposed house on Lot 1 to replace Juliana Pfister’s existing house
• Review of new house on Lot 2 awarded a residential Growth Management Quota System allotment
• Review of new house on Lot 4 (replacing existing barn) also awarded a quota allotment
• Observation of proposed Owl Creek Nordic Trail alignment and story poles showing maximum house heights