Evans public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission approved a zoning change from Commercial to Residential for a multi-family housing project. It also approved a special use permit for an electronic messaging sign at Union Colony Elementary School.
- Approved Special Use Permit 22-SUP-12 for electronic messaging sign at Union Colony Elementary School (unanimous)
- Approved Change of Zone 22-COZ-06 from Commercial C-3 to Residential R-3 at 23rd Ave and 42nd St/Prairie View Drive (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from 11/22/2022 meeting (unanimous)
Evans Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting
The Agency approved the meeting agenda and a resolution designating the public place for posting meeting notices. The board also entered an executive session to discuss a TIF reimbursement agreement for roadway improvements.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution ERA-002-2022 designating the public place for posting notices (unanimous)
- Entered executive session to discuss TIF reimbursement agreement for roadway improvements (unanimous)
City Council Regular Meeting
Council approved a right-of-way property acquisition for the 37th Street Widening Phase 2 project. Several ordinances regarding zoning, outdoor storage, and code enforcement were advanced on first or second readings.
- Approved $83,400 purchase agreement with Pamela and Guy Brenckle for 37th Street Widening Ph 2 (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 792-23 (1st reading) allowing auto repair as accessory use to retail in US 85 Overlay Districts (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 786-22 (1st reading) removing three-acre and five-year limitations on outdoor storage permits (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 788-22 (1st reading) clarifying enforcement of Title 15 violations (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 787-22 (2nd reading) regarding oil and gas industry definitions and setbacks (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 790-22 (2nd reading) amending the 2022 Budget (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 44-2022 establishing 2023 meeting dates and times (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 46-2022 designating the public place for posting meeting notices (unanimous)
Water and Sewer Board Regular Meeting
The Board approved a proposal to accept GLIC water shares for the Liberty Draw Development to facilitate residential growth. A draft Intergovernmental Agreement with Greeley for water treatment was reviewed but tabled for a future vote pending more information.
- Approved water dedication proposal for Liberty Draw Development (unanimous)
- Tabled vote on draft Intergovernmental Agreement with Greeley for Water Treatment
- Approved minutes from 10.20.22 meeting (unanimous)
- Recommended Option 1 for 2023 turf replacement program ($500 for 333 sq ft)
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council approved a storm sewer construction contract and a height variance for the Mountain Cement property. The council also moved to align oil and gas facility setbacks with Weld County standards and adopted the 2023 fee schedule and property tax levy.
- Awarded 31st Street Storm Sewer contract to BT Construction for $3,445,515 (not to exceed $3,790,000)
- Approved Ordinance 787-22 (1st reading) setting oil and gas facility setbacks at 250' (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 32-2022 increasing maximum height from 60 to 135 feet for Mountain Cement property
- Approved $16,850 purchase of property from Liberty Draw Farm Ground LLC for 37th Street Widening
- Adopted Resolution 47-2022 establishing the 2023 Property Tax Levy
- Adopted Resolution 45-2022 approving the 2023 Fee Schedule
- Approved Ordinance 782-22 adopting the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
- Approved Resolution 43-2022 for Major Replat at southwest corner of US 85 and 31st Street
Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting
The Board recommended approval of Resolution Number 32-2022 to increase the maximum height limit from 60 feet to 135 feet for a property west of 47th Ave. The request is for a cement terminal featuring a rail yard and silos. The matter will be heard by the council on December 6, 2022.
- Approved minutes from 2/22/2022 (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of height variance from 60 to 135 feet for Mountain Cement (unanimous)
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission approved a recommendation to increase setbacks for new development near oil and gas facilities to 500 feet, exceeding the staff's 250-foot proposal. The commission also approved amendments to outdoor storage regulations and granted a continuance for a zoning request due to improper notice.
- Recommended increasing setbacks for new development near oil and gas facilities to 500 feet (Unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 786-22 to clarify outdoor storage regulations and remove five-year limits on special use permits (Unanimous)
- Approved continuance for Change of Zone request at 23rd Ave and 42nd St/Prairie View Dr to Dec 27, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from 9/27/2022 and 10/25/2022 (Unanimous)
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council awarded an architecture and design contract for a new police station and hired Cody Sims as the new City Manager. The council also approved the annexation of the Arellano property and a location change for a retail liquor license.
- Approved D2C Architects, Inc. contract for police station design not to exceed $1,265,000 (unanimous)
- Approved employment agreement for City Manager Cody Sims (unanimous)
- Approved Development Agreement with Asphalt Specialties (5-1)
- Approved annexation and 85-RC-R zoning for Arellano property on first reading (unanimous)
- Approved continuance of Arellano Special Use Permit hearing to February 7, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved retail liquor store license location change for Knotty Pine Liquor at 3304 37th Street (unanimous)
- Approved 2018 International Energy Conservation Code adoption on first reading (unanimous)
- Approved grant application for water-efficient landscaping at Evans Community Complex (unanimous)
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council approved site improvement agreements for two businesses and passed the first reading of an ordinance regulating taxidermy. The council also declined participation in the state's Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program and approved two utility crossing agreements for the Evans Town Ditch.
- Approved Site Improvements Agreement for Rush Event Center at 1112 40" Street (6-1)
- Approved Site Improvement Agreement for Ectic Tatum LLC at 4625 Industrial Parkway (6-1)
- Approved Ordinance Number 785-22 regarding taxidermy land use on first reading (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution Number 38-2022 to decline participation in Colorado’s FAMLI Act program
- Approved License and Utility Crossing Agreement with DCP Midstream for Evans Town Ditch (unanimous)
- Approved License and Utility Crossing Agreement with Public Service Company of Colorado for Evans Town Ditch (6-1)
- Approved agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)
Planning Commission Work Session
Two Planning Commissioners volunteered to serve on a committee focused on the vision and values of the Highway 85 Corridor. The commission also received a presentation on the Land Use Code and Housing Market Study. No other substantive policy decisions were made.
- Commissioner Kidwell Akers and Commissioner Campbell volunteered for the US 85 Redevelopment Advisory Committee
City Council Special Meeting
The Evans City Council met in a special meeting and unanimously approved the agenda. The council then entered an executive session to discuss negotiations related to hiring a new city manager, as permitted by state statute. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Adjourned into executive session to discuss city manager hiring negotiations (unanimous)