Salida, CO
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SalidaCO averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$583,400 Typical home value $716,643 +0.6% yr/yr · +18% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (15)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Historic Preservation Commission
- Campbell — Commissioner
- Krebs — Commissioner
- Schubert — Commissioner
- Short — Commissioner
- Regan — Commissioner
Who’s on the Planning Commission
- Colby — Commissioner
- Derwingson — Commissioner
- Kriebel — Commissioner
- Dockery — Commissioner
- Follet
- Bomer
- Layton
- Riggs
- Bush
- Walsh
Municipal budget
Total revenue$21.9M (FY2023)
Total spending$17.7M (FY2023)
Taxes$10.4M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$14.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,054 (FY2023)
🗳️ Election results (9 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
School Board District R-32-J Board of Education Director - District 4 2021-11-02
Joseph Smith ✓ 2,838 · Catherine Rich 1,438
School Board District R-32-J Board of Education Director - District 3 2021-11-02
Mandy Paschall ✓ 3,168
School Board District R-32-J Board of Education Director - District 2 2021-11-02
Jodi Breckenridge Petit ✓ 2,855 · Abby Jefferson 1,525
School Board District R-32-J Board of Education Director - District 1 2021-11-02
Carrie Coscarella-Mattix ✓ 2,927
School Board District R-32-J Board of Education Director - At-Large 2021-11-02
Jeannie L. Peters ✓ 2,981
Mayor 2021-11-02
Dan Shore ✓ 1,884
City Council Ward 3 2021-11-02
Harald Kasper ✓ 479 · Adam Martinez 160
City Council Ward 2 2021-11-02
Justin Critelli ✓ 619
City Council Ward 1 2021-11-02
Dominique Naccarato ✓ 675
Upcoming
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
448 E. 1st Street, Salida
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to discuss Comprehensive Plan amendments
The Planning Commission will hold a work session to review amendments to the Water Supply and Strategic Growth elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a workshop and refresher for commissioners.
- Comprehensive Plan Amendments: Water Supply Element
- Comprehensive Plan Amendments: Strategic Growth Element
- Commissioner Workshop & Refresher
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Planning Commission Work Session
448 E. 1st Street, Room 190 Salida, Colorado 81201
October 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Agenda
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Call to Order by Chair
Discussion Items
1.
Commissioner Workshop & Refresher
2.
Comprehensive Plan Amendments: Water Supply Element & Strategic Growth Element
Presentations
Commissioners' Comments
Adjourn
Alternate Notice
**An alternate can only vote on, or make a motion on an agenda item if they are designated as
a voting member at the beginning of an agenda item. If there is a vacant seat or a conflict of
interest, the Chairman shall designate the alternate that will vote on the matter. If a Voting
member shows up late to a meeting, they cannot vote on the agenda item if the alternate has
been designated.
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
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Planning Commission
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General
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Recent meetings
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council to consider letter to CDOT on intersection improvements
The City Council will meet to conduct routine business and hear reports from city officials. The primary action item is the approval of a letter to CDOT regarding intersection improvements.
- Approval of a letter to CDOT regarding intersection improvements at US-50 and SH-291
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City Council Regular Meeting
448 E 1st Street, Room 190 Salida, Colorado 81201
October 19, 2026 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION
Agenda
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Amendment(s) to Agenda
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine business matters by
the Council and will be enacted with a single motion and a single vote by roll call. There will be
no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is deemed necessary by any member of
the Council, that item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered
separately.
1.
Approve Agenda
2.
Approve a letter to CDOT regarding intersection improvements at US-50 and SH-291
Citizen Comment–Three (3) Minute Time Limit
Unfinished Business / Action Items
New Business / Action Items
Councilors, Mayor and City Treasurer Reports
Council Reports
Pappenfort - CHA
Martin - Sustainability Committee
Stephens - Airp …
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Salida City Council to continue 2027 preliminary budget discussion
The City Council is holding a work session to continue discussions regarding the 2027 preliminary budget.
- 2027 Preliminary Budget discussion
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City Council Work Session
448 E 1st Street, Room 190 Salida, Colorado 81201
October 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Agenda
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Discussion Items
1.
2027 Preliminary Budget Discussion Continued
Adjourn
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
448 E First Street, Salida
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 17:00
General
Salida City Council work session to discuss 2027 preliminary budget
The Salida City Council is holding a work session on October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM at 448 E 1st Street, Room 190. The only discussion item listed is a 2027 Preliminary Budget Discussion. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is limited to this single discussion item and adjournment.
- 2027 Preliminary Budget Discussion
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in advance.
City Council Work Session
448 E 1st Street, Room 190 Salida, Colorado 81201
October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Agenda
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Discussion Items
1.
2027 Preliminary Budget Discussion
Adjourn
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Salida council to vote on Mesa Tank Project award and 2026 ballot resolutions
The Salida City Council meets October 6, 2026, immediately following its work session at 448 E 1st Street, Room 190. The agenda includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, final settlements for the CR105 Bridge Area River Restoration Project and the 2026 Utility Replacement Project, awarding the Mesa Tank Project, three special event liquor licenses, and a golf course operating agreement. Action items include two second-reading ordinances with public hearings, several resolutions on November 3, 2026 ballot questions and a regional affordable housing agreement, and an executive session on Second Amendment and open carry of firearms. No dollar amounts are stated in the agenda text.
- Consent agenda: final settlement for the CR105 Bridge Area River Restoration Project
- Consent agenda: final settlement for the 2026 Utility Replacement Project
- Consent agenda: award the Mesa Tank Project
- Ordinance 2026-24: allow up to two alternate members of the Historic Preservation Commission (second reading, public hearing)
- Ordinance 2026-25: amend general penalties to align with state law after People v. Camp and People v. Simons (second reading, public hearing)
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City Council Regular Meeting
448 E 1st Street, Room 190 Salida, Colorado 81201
October 6, 2026 IMMEDIATLEY FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION
Agenda
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Amendment(s) to Agenda
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine business matters by
the Council and will be enacted with a single motion and a single vote by roll call. There will be
no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is deemed necessary by any member of
the Council, that item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered
separately.
1.
Approve Agenda
2.
Approve September 15, 2026 Minutes
3.
Approve Final Settlement for the CR105 Bridge Area River Restoration Project
4.
Approve Final Settlement for the 2026 Utility Replacement Project
5.
Award the Mesa Tank Project
6.
Approve Special Event Liquor License for the Elks Club Charity Ball
7.
Approve Special Event Liquor Lice …
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to discuss potential amendments to Land Use and Development rules
The Planning Commission will hold a work session on September 28, 2026. The session is scheduled to discuss potential amendments to Chapter 16, Land Use and Development.
- Discussion of potential amendments to Chapter 16, Land Use and Development
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Planning Commission Work Session
448 E. 1st Street, Room 190 Salida, Colorado 81201
September 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Agenda
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[email protected]
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Call to Order by Chairman
Discussion Items
1.
Discussion of Potential Amendments to Chapter 16, Land Use and Development
Presentations
Commissioners' Comments
Adjourn
Alternate Notice
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a voting member at the beginning of an agenda item. If there is a vacant seat or a conflict of
interest, the Chairman shall designate the alternate that will vote on the matter. If a Voting
member shows up late to a meeting, they cannot vote on the agenda item if the alternate has
been designated.
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
448 E. 1st Street, Salida
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Salida Council to discuss affordable housing and municipal code updates
The City Council will consider an MOU for the 1st & D Space-to-Create affordable housing project. The agenda also includes first readings of ordinances regarding the Historic Preservation Commission and general penalties, as well as a second reading for energy conservation code amendments.
- MOU for 1st & D Space-to-Create affordable workforce housing at 233 E. First Street and 102 D Street
- Ordinance 2026-24: Authorizing up to two alternate members of the Historic Preservation Commission
- Ordinance 2026-25: Amending general penalties to align with state law
- Ordinance 2026-23: Amending adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
- Special Event Liquor License for ArtWalk
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✓ Decided: City Council approves affordable workforce housing MOU for 1st & D project
Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Trellis Housing Partners, LLC for an affordable workforce housing rental project. The council also passed updates to the International Energy Conservation Code and advanced two ordinances on first reading.
- Approved MOU with Trellis Housing Partners, LLC for 1st & D affordable workforce housing (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-23 amending 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (5-1)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-24 to authorize two alternate Historic Preservation Commission members
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-25 to align general penalties with state law
- Approved September 1, 2026 minutes
- Approved Special Event Liquor License for ArtWalk
- Approved MOU between City of Salida and Town of Buena Vista
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City Council Regular Meeting
448 E 1st Street, Room 190 Salida, Colorado 81201
September 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Agenda
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Amendment(s) to Agenda
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine business matters by
the Council and will be enacted with a single motion and a single vote by roll call. There will be
no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is deemed necessary by any member of
the Council, that item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
1.
Approve Agenda
2.
Approve September 1, 2026 Minutes
3.
Approve Special Event Liquor License for ArtWalk
4.
Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Salida and the Town of
Buena Vista
5.
Ordinance 2026-24 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Salida, Colorado,
Amending Section 2-11-20(a) of the Salida Municipal Code to Authorize Up to Tw …
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Call to Order at 6:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
PRESENT
Council Member Joey Rovinsky
Council Member Wayles Martin
Council Member Shelley Schreiner
Council Member Alisa Pappenfort
Council Member Suzanne Fontana
Council Member Aaron Stephens
Treasurer Ben Gilling
Mayor Justin Critelli
Amendment(s) to Agenda
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine business matters by
the Council and will be enacted with a single motion and a single vote by roll call. There will be
no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is deemed necessary by any member of
the Council, that item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
Council Member Martin moved to move Item #7 regarding 1st and D Street MOU to new
business and combine and approve the remaining items on the consent agenda. The
motion was seconded by Council Member Pappenfort.
Voting Yea: Council Member Pappenfort, Council Member Fontana, Council Member
Stephens, Council Member Martin, Council Member Schreiner, Council Member
Rovinsky
Approve Agenda
Approve September 1, 2026 Minutes
Approve Special Event Liquor License for ArtWalk
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance 2026-23, Seconded by Council Member Martin. Voting
5 yea
Pappenfort yea · Stephens yea · Martin yea · Schreiner yea · Rovinsky Voting yea
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00
General
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
448 E First Street, Salida
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Salida City Council to discuss short-term rental rules and liquor license hearing
The City Council will hold a second reading and public hearing for an ordinance amending short-term rental residency and use requirements. The meeting also includes a show cause hearing regarding a retail liquor license at 220 North F Street.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 2026-22 regarding short-term rental residency and active use requirements
- Show cause hearing for Nine Stripes LLC dba Arlie Dale’s Jug Liquor at 220 North F Street
- Public hearing for Resolution 2026-25 supporting a State Community Development Block Grant application
- Special event liquor licenses for Fiber Fest, Bike Fest, and NOVA all OVA
- Citizen appointments to the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Advisory Board
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✓ Decided: Salida council approves short-term rental rule change, drops active-use requirement
Council approved Ordinance 2026-22 on second reading, amending the municipal code on short-term rental licenses to adopt a residency requirement amendment and remove the active-use requirement amendment. Council also approved Resolution 2026-25 supporting a state Community Development Block Grant application and Resolution 2026-26 appointing Amy Guldan and Brent Bohs to the PROST Board. A consent agenda including the August 18, 2026 minutes and three special event liquor licenses was approved in one vote. Council removed the Jug Liquor show cause hearing (Item No. 7) from the agenda and later entered executive session on legal advice and negotiation positions regarding 610 Walnut Street.
- Approved Ordinance 2026-22 (second reading) amending short-term rental license rules: residency requirement amendment kept, active-use requirement amendment removed (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-25 supporting a state CDBG Public Facilities Design, Engineering, and Environmental Clearance application (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-26 appointing Amy Guldan and Brent Bohs as regular PROST Board members (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda: agenda, August 18, 2026 minutes, and special event liquor licenses for Fiber Fest, Bike Fest, and NOVA all OVA (6-0)
- Removed Item No. 7, the Jug Liquor show cause hearing, from the agenda
- Entered executive session on legal advice and negotiation positions regarding 610 Walnut Street (6-0); returned to regular meeting at 8:35pm
- Adjourned at 8:39 pm
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City Council Regular Meeting
448 E 1st Street, Room 190 Salida, Colorado 81201
September 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Agenda
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Amendment(s) to Agenda
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine business matters by
the Council and will be enacted with a single motion and a single vote by roll call. There will be
no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is deemed necessary by any member of
the Council, that item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
1.
Approve Agenda
2.
Approve August 18, 2026 Minutes
3.
Approve Special Event Liquor License for Fiber Fest
4.
Approve Special Event Liquor License for Bike Fest
5.
Approve Special Event Liquor License for NOVA all OVA
Citizen Comment–Three (3) Minute Time Limit
Proclamations
6.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Liquor Licensing Authority
7.
Arlie Dale's Jug Li …
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Call to Order at 6:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
PRESENT
Council Member Joey Rovinsky
Council Member Wayles Martin (Remote)
Council Member Shelley Schreiner
Council Member Alisa Pappenfort
Council Member Suzanne Fontana
Council Member Aaron Stephens
Treasurer Ben Gilling
Mayor Justin Critelli
Amendment(s) to Agenda
Mayor Critelli removed Item No. 7 from the agenda for the Jug Liquor show cause hearing.
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine business matters by
the Council and will be enacted with a single motion and a single vote by roll call. There will be
no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is deemed necessary by any member of
the Council, that item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
Council Member Fontana moved to combine and approve the items on the consent
agenda, seconded by Council Member Pappenfort.
Voting Yea: Council Member Pappenfort, Council Member Fontana, Council Member
Stephens, Council Member Martin, Council Member Schreiner, Council Member
Rovinsky
Approve Agenda
Approve August 18, 2026 Minutes
Approve Special Event Liquor License for Fib …
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 18:00
General
Salida Council discusses regional sustainability and community budget survey
The Salida City Council will hold a work session on August 31, 2026, to discuss two items: a regional sustainability update and the community budget survey. No votes or final decisions are scheduled on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and YouTube, with registration required by 4:30 PM.
- Discussion of Regional Sustainability Update
- Discussion of Community Budget Survey
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448 E 1st Street, Room 190 Salida, Colorado 81201
August 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Discussion Items
1.
Regional Sustainability Update
2.
Community Budget Survey Discussion
Adjourn
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
Commission to decide renovation approval for three E. 2nd St. buildings
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a Certificate of Approval application for a renovation project at 121, 125, and 129 E. 2nd Street. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and commissioner remarks. No other substantive items are listed.
- Certificate of Approval application for renovation at 121, 125, and 129 E. 2nd Street
- Public hearing procedure includes staff review, applicant presentation, and public input
- Alternate voting rules: alternate can vote only if designated at start of item
- Public comments accepted via email to [email protected]
- Meeting held in City Council Chambers, 448 E. 1st Street, Salida, CO
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City Council Chambers, 448 E. 1st Street, Salida, CO
August 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Call to Order by Chairman
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
1.
Approve Minutes
Unscheduled Citizens
Amendment(s) to Agenda
Public Hearings
Public Hearings will follow the following procedure: A. Open Public Hearing B. Proof of
Publication C. Staff Review of Application/Proposal D. Applicant’s Presentation (if applicable) E.
Public Input F. Close Public Hearing G. Commission Discussion H. Commission Decision or
Recommendation
2.
A CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION FOR THE RENOVATION PROJECT
LOCATED AT 121, 125, AND 129 E. 2ND STREET
Unfinished Business
New Business
Adjourn
Commissioners' Comments
Alternate Notice
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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
448 E. 1st Street, Salida
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to vote on land use code amendments and energy code update
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comment, and action items. Key decisions include a second reading and public hearing on land use code amendments (Ordinance 2026-21) and a first reading of an energy code update (Ordinance 2026-23). The council will also consider a fee transfer request for affordable housing units and citizen appointments to boards.
- Ordinance 2026-21: Second reading and public hearing on amendments to Chapter 16, Land Use Code
- Ordinance 2026-23: First reading to adopt 2021 International Energy Conservation Code amendments, with second reading set for September 15, 2026
- Chaffee Housing Trust fee transfer request for 8 deed-restricted units in Two Rivers Development
- Resolution 2026-23: Appointments to Planning Commission
- Resolution 2026-24: Appointments to Sustainability Committee
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✓ Decided: Council approves land use code amendments, housing fee transfer
The Salida City Council approved Ordinance 2026-21 amending the Land Use Code, and approved a fee transfer request from the Chaffee Housing Trust for 8 deed-restricted units in the Two Rivers Development. The council also approved appointments to the Planning Commission and Sustainability Committee, and advanced an energy code ordinance to a second reading.
- Approved Ordinance 2026-21 amending Chapter 16 Land Use Code (6-0)
- Approved Chaffee Housing Trust fee transfer for 8 deed-restricted units in Two Rivers Development (5-1)
- Approved Resolution 2026-23 appointing Planning Commission members (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-24 appointing Sustainability Committee members (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-23 on first reading, set second reading for Sept 15, 2026 (4-2)
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448 E 1st Street, Room 190 Salida, Colorado 81201
August 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Amendment(s) to Agenda
Consent Agenda
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the Council and will be enacted with a single motion and a single vote by roll call. There will be
no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is deemed necessary by any member of
the Council, that item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
1.
Approve Agenda
2.
Approve August 4, 2026 Minutes
3.
Approve Chaffee County Community Foundation Special Event Liquor License for
Smalltown Gathering Salida
4.
Ordinance 2026-23 An Ordinance of the City of Salida, Colorado, Amending Chapter 18
of the Salida Municipal Code by Amending the Adoption by Reference of the 2021
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Call to Order at 6:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
PRESENT
Council Member Joey Rovinsky
Council Member Wayles Martin
Council Member Shelley Schreiner
Council Member Alisa Pappenfort
Council Member Suzanne Fontana
Council Member Aaron Stephens
Treasurer Ben Gilling
Mayor Justin Critelli
Amendment(s) to Agenda
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine business matters by
the Council and will be enacted with a single motion and a single vote by roll call. There will be
no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is deemed necessary by any member of
the Council, that item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
Council Member Fontana requested that item #4 be moved to new business. Council
Member Pappenfort moved to combine and approve the remaining items on the consent
agenda, seconded by Council Member Stephens.
Voting Yea: Council Member Pappenfort, Council Member Fontana, Council Member
Stephens, Council Member Martin, Council Member Schreiner, Council Member
Rovinsky
Approve Agenda
Approve August 4, 2026 Minutes
Approve Chaffee County Community Foundation Special Event Li …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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Pappenfort yea · Martin yea · Schreiner yea · Rovinsky yea · Stephens Voting yea
Ordinance 2026-23 on first reading and set second reading and public hearing for September 15, 2026. The motion was seconded by Council Member Schreiner. Voting
4 yea
Pappenfort yea · Martin yea · Schreiner yea · Rovinsky Voting yea
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to review housing needs assessment results
The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss the preliminary results of a Housing Needs Assessment. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no formal action is expected.
- Preliminary review of Housing Needs Assessment Results
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August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Discussion Items
1.
Preliminary review of Housing Needs Assessment Results
Adjourn
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
448 E First Street, Salida
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council considers moratorium on data centers
The Salida City Council is deciding on a temporary moratorium on data center applications and discussing short-term rental license requirements. The meeting also includes routine business matters and reports from councilors and the mayor. The agenda is mostly procedural with some substantive items.
- Ordinance 2026-19: Temporary moratorium on data center applications
- Ordinance 2026-22: Amending short-term rental license requirements
- Contract with Mid America Pool Renovation, Inc.
- Ordinance 2026-20: Removal and sanction procedures for City Council members
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✓ Decided: Council passes data center moratorium and council removal rules
The Salida City Council approved two ordinances on second reading: a temporary moratorium on data center applications and new removal/sanction procedures for council members. It also approved a pool renovation contract and advanced a short-term rental ordinance to a second reading. All votes were unanimous (6-0).
- Approved Ordinance 2026-19, temporary moratorium on data center applications (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-20, removal and sanction procedures for council members (6-0)
- Approved contract with Mid America Pool Renovation, Inc. (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-22 on first reading, setting second reading for Sept 1, 2026 (6-0)
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August 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Amendment(s) to Agenda
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine business matters by
the Council and will be enacted with a single motion and a single vote by roll call. There will be
no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is deemed necessary by any member of
the Council, that item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
1. Approve Agenda
2. Approve July 21, 2026 Minutes
3. Approve the Financial condition Monitoring and Revenue Response Policy
4. Approve contract with Mid America Pool Renovation, Inc.
5. Ordinance 2026-22 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Salida, Colorado,
Amending Chapter 6, Article VI of the Salida Municipal Code Concerning Residency and
Annual Active Use Requi …
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Call to Order at 6:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
PRESENT
Council Member Joey Rovinsky
Council Member Wayles Martin
Council Member Shelley Schreiner
Council Member Alisa Pappenfort
Council Member Suzanne Fontana
Council Member Aaron Stephens
Treasurer Ben Gilling
Mayor Justin Critelli
Amendment(s) to Agenda
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine business matters by
the Council and will be enacted with a single motion and a single vote by roll call. There will be
no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is deemed necessary by any member of
the Council, that item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
Council Member Fontana requested that item #4 and item #5 be moved to new
business. Council Member Pappenfort moved to combine and approve the remaining
items on the consent agenda, seconded by Council Member Martin.
Voting Yea: Council Member Pappenfort, Council Member Fontana, Council Member
Stephens, Council Member Martin, Council Member Schreiner, Council Member
Rovinsky
Approve Agenda
Approve July 21, 2026 Minutes
Approve the Financial Condition Monitoring and Reve …
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to conduct downtown historic walking tour
The City Council is holding a work session on August 3, 2026. The meeting consists of a downtown historic walking tour led by Steve Chapman, beginning at the F Street bridge.
- Downtown historic walking tour with Steve Chapman
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Council will meet at the F Street bridge
August 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Agenda
Downtown Historic walking tour with Steve Chapman
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
448 E. 1st Street, Salida
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
448 E. 1st Street, Salida
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
First reading of Land Use Code amendments; executive session on police agreements
The Salida City Council will consider amendments to the Land Use Code on first reading and set a public hearing for August 18. The consent agenda also includes approving minutes, the agenda, and a liquor license for the Jazz Fest. An executive session is scheduled to discuss law enforcement agreements with Chaffee County and police procedural practices. Reports from councilors, the mayor, and department heads will follow.
- Ordinance 2026-21: first reading of amendments to Chapter 16 (Land Use Code), second reading set for August 18, 2026
- Jazz Fest Special Event Liquor License approval
- Executive session on various law enforcement agreements with Chaffee County and City Police Department procedural practices
- Approval of July 7, 2026 meeting minutes
- Citizen comment period with three-minute limit
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✓ Decided: Council approved Land Use Code amendments on first reading
The council voted to approve Ordinance 2026-21, amending Chapter 16 of the Land Use Code, on first reading and set a second reading and public hearing for August 18, 2026. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, including the July 7, 2026 minutes and a special events liquor license for Jazz Fest. The council then entered executive session from 6:07 PM to 8:20 PM to discuss law enforcement agreements with Chaffee County and police department procedures. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved Ordinance 2026-21 (Land Use Code amendments) on first reading, second reading set for August 18 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including July 7 minutes and Jazz Fest liquor license (unanimous)
- Entered executive session for legal advice, negotiation strategy, and personnel matters (unanimous)
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City Council Regular Meeting
448 E 1st Street, Room 190 Salida, Colorado 81201
July 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Amendment(s) to Agenda
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine business matters by
the Council and will be enacted with a single motion and a single vote by roll call. There will be
no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is deemed necessary by any member of
the Council, that item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
1. Approve Agenda
2. Approve July 7, 2026 Minutes
3. Approve Jazz Fest Special Event Liquor License
4. Ordinance 2026-21 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Salida, Colorado,
Approving Amendments to Chapter 16, Land Use Code. Approve on first reading and
set second reading and public hearing for August 18, 2026
Citizen Comment–Three (3) Minute Time Limit
Proclamati …
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Call to Order at 6:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
PRESENT
Council Member Joey Rovinsky
Council Member Wayles Martin
Council Member Shelley Schreiner
Council Member Alisa Pappenfort
Council Member Suzanne Fontana
Council Member Aaron Stephens
Treasurer Ben Gilling
Mayor Justin Critelli
Amendment(s) to Agenda
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine business matters by
the Council and will be enacted with a single motion and a single vote by roll call. There will be
no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is deemed necessary by any member of
the Council, that item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
Council Member Schreiner moved to combine and approve the items on the consent
agenda, seconded by Council Member Pappenfort.
Voting Yea: Council Member Pappenfort, Council Member Fontana, Council Member
Stephens, Council Member Martin, Council Member Schreiner, Council Member
Rovinsky
Approve Agenda
Approve July 7, 2026 Minutes
Approve Special Events Liquor License for Jazz Fest.
City Council Regular Meeting
448 E 1st Street, Room 190 Salida, Colorado 81201 …
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council discusses water conservation and fire station future
The Salida City Council will hold a work session to discuss municipal court updates, water conservation measures, and the future of the fire station at 124 E Street.
- Municipal Court Update
- Water Conservation Measures
- Future of Fire Station at 124 E Street
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448 E 1st Street, Room 190 Salida, Colorado 81201
July 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Discussion Items
1. Municipal Court Update
2. Water Conservation Measures
3. Future of Fire Station at 124 E Street
Adjourn
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
448 E First Street, Salida
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council considers temporary moratorium on data center applications
The Salida City Council will vote on first reading of ordinances imposing a temporary moratorium on data center applications and establishing removal and sanction procedures for council members. Second readings are scheduled for the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, a property transfer and boundary line adjustment, and corrections to the official zoning map. The council will also consider resolutions on a coordinated mail ballot election, a ballot question on publishing ordinances by title only, and a citizen appointment to the Airport Advisory Board.
- Ordinance 2026-19: temporary moratorium on data center applications (first reading)
- Ordinance 2026-20: removal and sanction procedures for City Council members (first reading)
- Ordinance 2026-16: adopting 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (second reading)
- Ordinance 2026-17: Lichtenegger property transfer and boundary line adjustment (second reading)
- Ordinance 2026-18: corrections to the official zoning map (second reading)
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✓ Decided: Council passes data center moratorium, wildfire code, and council removal rules
The Salida City Council approved a temporary moratorium on data center applications (Ordinance 2026-19) on first reading, set for a second reading and public hearing on August 4, 2026. It also passed on second reading the adoption of the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (Ordinance 2026-16), a property transfer and boundary adjustment (Ordinance 2026-17), and zoning map corrections (Ordinance 2026-18). The council approved new procedures for removing or sanctioning council members (Ordinance 2026-20 and Resolution 2026-19), and authorized a coordinated mail ballot election and a ballot question on publishing ordinances by title only (Resolutions 2026-20 and 2026-21). The co-response MOU with Chaffee County was tabled for further review.
- Approved Ordinance 2026-19 (data center moratorium) on first reading, with second reading set for August 4, 2026.
- Approved Ordinance 2026-16 (2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code) on second reading.
- Approved Ordinance 2026-17 (property transfer and boundary line adjustment) on second reading.
- Approved Ordinance 2026-18 (zoning map corrections) on second reading.
- Approved Ordinance 2026-20 (council removal and sanction procedures) on first reading, with second reading set for August 4, 2026.
- Approved Resolution 2026-19 (council handbook decorum, removal, and sanctions policy).
- Approved Resolution 2026-20 (coordinated mail ballot election and uniform election code).
- Approved Resolution 2026-21 (ballot question on publishing ordinances by title only).
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July 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Amendment(s) to Agenda
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine business matters by
the Council and will be enacted with a single motion and a single vote by roll call. There will be
no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is deemed necessary by any member of
the Council, that item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
1. Approve Agenda
2. Approve June 16, 2026 Minutes
3. Approve the Updated Purchasing Policy
4. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Salida and
Chaffee County for the Co-response program
5. Approve Special Events Liquor License for Brew and Bloom
6. Ordinance 2026-19 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Salida, Colorado
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Call to Order at 6:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
PRESENT
Council Member Joey Rovinsky
Council Member Wayles Martin
Council Member Shelley Schreiner
Council Member Alisa Pappenfort
Council Member Suzanne Fontana
Council Member Aaron Stephens
Treasurer Ben Gilling
Mayor Justin Critelli
Amendment(s) to Agenda
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine business matters by
the Council and will be enacted with a single motion and a single vote by roll call. There will be
no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is deemed necessary by any member of
the Council, that item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
City Attorney Nina Williams requested that item #4 regarding the Co-response MOU be
tabled until she can review the MOU with the new Chaffee County Attorney. Council
Member Fontana motioned to move Ordinance 2026-20 for discussion after item #12
under New Business. Council Member Pappenfort moved to accept the amendments
and combine and approve the remaining items on the consent agenda, seconded by
Council Member Martin.
Voting Yea: Council Member Pappenfort, Council Member …
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Salida City Council holds work session on housing and climate
The Salida City Council will hold a work session to discuss youth liaison updates, a greenhouse gas inventory, and inclusionary housing AMI levels. The meeting will be held at 448 E. 1st Street and streamed online.
- Youth Liaison Update
- Greenhouse Gas Inventory Update
- Inclusionary Housing AMI Levels Discussion
- Chaffee County Housing Authority Update
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City Council Work Session
448 E 1st Street, Room 190 Salida, Colorado 81201
July 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Discussion Items
1. Youth Liaison Update
2. Greenhouse Gas Inventory Update
Joint City Council Planning Commission Work Session
3. Inclusionary Housing AMI Levels Discussion
4. Chaffee County Housing Authority Update
Adjourn
Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
448 E. 1st Street, Salida
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review proposed land use and development amendments
The Planning Commission will review and provide recommendations for proposed amendments to Chapter 16, Land Use and Development. The body will also select a new Chair, Vice Chair, and three members for the Regional Planning Commission.
- Proposed amendments to Chapter 16, Land Use and Development
- Selection of a new Chair and Vice Chair
- Selection of three members for the Regional Planning Commission
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting
448 E. 1st Street, Room 190 Salida, Colorado 81201
June 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Call to Order by Chairman
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
1. Approve Minutes from 5-12-2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Unscheduled Citizens
Amendment(s) to Agenda
Public Hearings
Public Hearings will follow the following procedure: A. Open Public Hearing B. Proof of
Publication C. Staff Review of Application/Proposal D. Applicant’s Presentation (if applicable) E.
Public Input F. Close Public Hearing G. Commission Discussion H. Commission Decision or
Recommendation
2. Review & Recommendation for Proposed Amendments to Chapter 16, Land Use
and Development
Updates
Unfinished Business
New Business
3. Selection of a new Chair and Vice Chair to the Planning Commission
4. Selection of three Planning Commission Members to the Regional Planning Commission
Commissioners' Comm …
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to adopt wildfire code and zoning map updates
The Salida City Council will consider adopting the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code and an updated zoning map. The meeting also includes approval of a new liquor license and a public hearing on noise control regulations.
- Adopt 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (Ordinance 2026-16)
- Approve updated Official Zoning Map (Ordinance 2026-18)
- Approve new Tavern Liquor License for The Velveteen Lounge
- Public hearing on noise control and sound permits (Ordinance 2026-15)
- Approve transfer of real property and Lichtenegger boundary adjustment (Ordinance 2026-17)
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✓ Decided: Council approves noise control ordinance and three first-reading items
The Salida City Council approved Ordinance 2026-15 on second reading, amending noise control and sound permit regulations. It also approved three ordinances on first reading: adopting the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, approving a property transfer and boundary line adjustment, and correcting the official zoning map. A new tavern liquor license for The Velveteen Lounge was approved.
- Approved Ordinance 2026-15 (noise control and sound permits) on second reading (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-16 (2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code) on first reading, set for July 7
- Approved Ordinance 2026-17 (property transfer and boundary line adjustment) on first reading, set for July 7
- Approved Ordinance 2026-18 (zoning map corrections) on first reading, set for July 7
- Approved new Tavern Liquor License for The Velveteen Lounge (6-0)
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448 E 1st Street, Room 190 Salida, Colorado 81201
June 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Amendment(s) to Agenda
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine business matters by
the Council and will be enacted with a single motion and a single vote by roll call. There will be
no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is deemed necessary by any member of
the Council, that item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
1. Approve Agenda
2. Approve June 2, 2026 Minutes
3. Ordinance 2026-16 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Salida, Colorado,
Adopting by Reference the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code and Making
Conforming Amendments to Chapter 18 of the Salida Municipal Code. Approve on first
reading and set second reading and public hearing for July 7, 2026
4. Ordinance 2026 …
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Call to Order at 6:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
PRESENT
Council Member Joey Rovinsky
Council Member Wayles Martin
Council Member Shelley Schreiner
Council Member Alisa Pappenfort
Council Member Suzanne Fontana
Council Member Aaron Stephens
Treasurer Ben Gilling
Mayor Justin Critelli
Amendment(s) to Agenda
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine business matters by
the Council and will be enacted with a single motion and a single vote by roll call. There will be
no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is deemed necessary by any member of
the Council, that item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
Council Member Martin moved to combine and approve items on the consent agenda,
seconded by Council Member Fontana.
Voting Yea: Council Member Pappenfort, Council Member Fontana, Council Member
Stephens, Council Member Martin, Council Member Schreiner, Council Member
Rovinsky
Approve Agenda
Approve June 2, 2026 Minutes
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Salida City Council to discuss 1st and D project and department overview
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss next steps for 1st and D. The body will also review an overview of the Arts, Parks, Recreation and Culture Department.
- Discussion of 1st and D next steps
- Arts, Parks, Recreation and Culture Department overview
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June 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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2. Arts, Parks, Recreation and Culture Department Overview
Adjourn
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $2.2M | CRS TIMBER PRODUCTS, LLC Department of Agriculture · PRAISE MOUNTAIN IRSC -12363N23F4304 $2,239,300.00 TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE |
| $1.6M | CRS TIMBER PRODUCTS, LLC Department of Agriculture · ATTENTION APSO WORKING WITH/STEWARDSHIP BRANCH |
| $934,904 | CRS TIMBER PRODUCTS, LLC Department of Agriculture · RASPBERRY CRAGS STEWARDSHIP IRSC 12363N26F4171 PSICC PIKES PEAK RANGER |
| $774,013 | CRS TIMBER PRODUCTS, LLC Department of Agriculture · LOS PINOS IRSC -12363N26F4202 $0.00 TIMBER VALUE APPLIED $774,013.00 T |
| $759,500 | CRS TIMBER PRODUCTS, LLC Department of Agriculture · NORTH TARRYALL IRSC -12363N24F4306 $0.00 TIMBER VALUE APPLIED $759,500 |
| $735,540 | CRS TIMBER PRODUCTS, LLC Department of Agriculture · PROJECT REQUIRES 552 ACRES OF FUELS REDUCTION AND TIMBER REMOVAL ACTIV |
| $621,060 | CRS TIMBER PRODUCTS, LLC Department of Agriculture · SILVER CREEK IRSC -12363N26F4215 $0.00 TIMBER VALUE APPLIED $621,060.0 |
| $614,900 | CRS TIMBER PRODUCTS, LLC Department of Agriculture · THE OBJECTIVES OF ARKANSAS IRSC ARE TO INCREASE FOREST HEALTH AND VIGO |
| $464,114 | CRS TIMBER PRODUCTS, LLC Department of Agriculture · GRIFFIN STEWARDSHIP IRSC, R2 RMRP STEWARDSHIP BPA CALL ORDER |
| $455,213 | CRS TIMBER PRODUCTS, LLC Department of Agriculture · FOREST TREE THINNING AND TIMBER REMOVAL SERVICES FOR VEGETATION MANAGE |
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🌐 County-level context (Chaffee County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments1,076 (7,171 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,304/mo (73 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy14.1% (low numeracy 23% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$21.9M
Spending$17.7M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$14.9M
Debt-to-revenue0.68×
Debt-load index53 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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