Salida public meetings in 2024
51 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Salida City Council will consider consent agenda items including the 2025 meeting calendar, a downtown streetscape project award, and utility project approvals. New business includes adopting 2025 fee schedules, an updated fire services agreement with South Arkansas Fire Protection District, an airport operations IGA with Chaffee County, and first readings of ordinances on a water loan, traffic code, and the Angelview development.
- Award Downtown Streetscape Improvement Project
- Resolution 2024-74: 2025 Fee Schedules
- Resolution 2024-75: Fire services IGA with South Arkansas Fire Protection District
- Ordinance 2024-20: CWRPDA loan up to $163,403.76 for water project
- Ordinance 2024-22: Angelview Major Impact Review for planned development overlay and major subdivision
The Salida City Council approved the consent agenda, including the 2025 meeting calendar, Downtown Streetscape Improvement Project, and several contracts. It passed resolutions adopting 2025 fee schedules, updating the fire services agreement with South Arkansas Fire Protection District, amending public records policies, revising the airport IGA with Chaffee County, and approving a boundary line adjustment. The council also approved first readings of ordinances for a CWRPDA loan, the 2024 Model Traffic Code, and the Angelview Major Impact Review, with public hearings set for January 2025. A request was made to draft a six-month moratorium on natural medicine businesses.
- Approved consent agenda with amendment to Item #15 (6-0)
- Approved Amplified Sound Permit for New Year's Day 5K Run (6-0)
- Appointed Diesel Post to Chaffee Recreation Council (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-74, 2025 Fee Schedules (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-75, Fire Services IGA with South Arkansas Fire Protection District (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-76, Amending Public Records Access Policies (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-77, Airport IGA with Chaffee County (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-78, Boundary Line Adjustment for Schieman/SSG and City/County Properties (6-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Salida Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request for 311 Grant Street. The applicant seeks to reduce the minimum front setback from 30 feet to 16 feet 4 inches for an eyebrow roof on an existing non-conforming structure in the R-1 Single-Family Residential District. The meeting includes standard procedures for public input and a decision.
- Variance request for 311 Grant Street: reduce front setback from 30 ft to 16'4" for an eyebrow roof
- Public hearing on the variance request
- Meeting held in City Council Chambers, 448 E. 1st Street, Salida, CO
The Salida Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for 311 Grant Street, allowing a 16'4" front setback for an eyebrow roof on an existing non-conforming structure, instead of the required 30 feet in the R-1 Single-Family Residential District. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only this public hearing and adjournment.
- Approved variance for 311 Grant Street (16'4" setback for eyebrow roof) (4-0)
Planning Commission
The Salida Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a limited impact review request to subdivide a lot in the Eddy Bros Addition into two residential lots. The property is zoned Single-Family Residential (R-1). The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August 26, 2024, and other routine items.
- Public hearing on Ricci Minor Subdivision - Limited Impact Review to split Pt Blk 206 Eddy Bros Add into two residential lots
- Approval of minutes from August 26, 2024
- Unscheduled citizens comments and agenda amendments
City Council
The Salida City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution amending the 2024 budget and appropriations, and will consider approving a commercial lease with Salida Bottling Company LLC. The council will also vote on citizen appointments to the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails board, and consider a liquor license transfer for Arlie Dale's Jug Liquors.
- Resolution 2024-70: Amends 2024 budget and appropriations (public hearing)
- Resolution 2024-72: Approves commercial lease with Salida Bottling Company LLC
- Resolution 2024-73: Approves citizen appointments to Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails
- Liquor license transfer for Nine Stripes, LLC dba Arlie Dale's Jug Liquors at 220 North F Street
The Salida City Council approved the transfer of a retail store liquor license to Nine Stripes, LLC dba Arlie Dale's Jug Liquors at 220 North F Street. They also passed Resolution 2024-70 amending the 2024 budget and appropriations, Resolution 2024-72 approving a commercial lease with Salida Bottling Company LLC (with one nay vote), and Resolution 2024-73 approving citizen appointments to the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails board. All other agenda items were routine or informational.
- Approved consent agenda including agenda and November 19, 2024 minutes (5-0)
- Approved liquor license transfer for Nine Stripes, LLC dba Arlie Dale's Jug Liquors (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-70 amending 2024 budget and appropriations (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-72 commercial lease with Salida Bottling Company LLC (4-1, Stephens nay)
- Approved Resolution 2024-73 citizen appointments to Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (5-0)
City Council
The Salida City Council is holding a work session with discussion items including an Alliance update and a Creative District update. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of informational updates.
- Alliance Update
- Creative District Update
City Council
The Salida City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, a new tavern liquor license, two amplified sound permits for holiday events, and several resolutions including an annexation agreement and support for ski-town housing priorities. The agenda also includes citizen comment and department reports.
- New tavern liquor license for Lucky Penny Group LLC dba Liberty Hall at 136 Old Stage Road, Unit 1-A
- Amplified sound permits for Parade of Lights and New Year's Eve Ball drop public hearings
- Resolution 2024-69 supporting Colorado Association of Ski Towns housing legislative priorities
- Resolution 2024-71 approving annexation agreement with Ned Suesse
- Contract amendment with Dibble & Associates for Airport Fuel Farm Bulk Refueling Re-Design
The Salida City Council approved several items, including a new tavern liquor license for Liberty Hall, two amplified sound permits, and an annexation agreement with Ned Suesse. They also passed a resolution supporting ski town housing legislative priorities, with one council member voting against it.
- Approved consent agenda including contract amendment with Dibble & Associates for airport fuel farm redesign (6-0)
- Approved new tavern liquor license for Lucky Penny Group LLC dba Liberty Hall (6-0)
- Approved amplified sound permit for Parade of Lights (6-0)
- Approved amplified sound permit for New Year's Eve Ball drop (6-0)
- Appointed Council Member Fontana to Greater Salida Recreation Corporation Board (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-69 supporting ski town housing legislative priorities (5-1, Fontana nay)
- Approved Resolution 2024-71 annexation agreement with Ned Suesse (6-0)
City Council
The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: land use application processes and the Council Handbook meeting procedures. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Discussion of Land Use Application Processes
- Discussion of Council Handbook Meeting Procedures
City Council
The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 5, 2024, addressing a consent agenda that includes airport ground lease terminations and a new lease, consulting and janitorial contracts, and final settlements for maintenance and water treatment projects. The council will also consider resolutions to amend the city clerk's employment agreement and approve planning commission appointments, along with a public hearing for an amplified sound permit for the Veterans Day Parade.
- Airport ground lease terminations for Salida Soaring CO and Stephen Bush; new lease for Ray Plumb
- Consulting services agreement with Dibble & Associates for the airport
- Final settlements for 2024 Concrete and Asphalt Maintenance Projects and Pasquale Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project
- Contract with Douglass Colony Group for Fire Department Solar Solutions Project
- Resolution 2024-67 amending City Clerk Kristi Jefferson's employment agreement
The Salida City Council approved the consent agenda, which included airport ground lease terminations and new leases, consulting and janitorial contracts, and final settlements for maintenance projects. The council also approved an amplified sound permit for the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony, Resolution 2024-67 amending the City Clerk's employment agreement, and Resolution 2024-68 approving citizen appointments to the Planning Commission. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved consent agenda including airport ground lease terminations and new lease (unanimous)
- Approved consulting services agreement with Dibble & Associates for the Airport (unanimous)
- Approved final settlements for 2024 concrete, asphalt, and Pasquale Water Treatment Plant projects (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Douglass Colony Group for Fire Department Solar Solutions Project (unanimous)
- Approved amplified sound permit for Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-67 amending City Clerk employment agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-68 approving Planning Commission appointments (unanimous)
City Council
The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: an update on Chaffee County Community Foundation community grants and the potential devolution of CDOT State Highway 291 within the city. No formal decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.
- Chaffee County Community Foundation Community Grants Update
- CDOT State Highway 291 Devolution within City of Salida
City Council
The Salida City Council will hold a special meeting to decide two resolutions creating a multi-jurisdictional housing authority and approving its second funding agreement. The council will also discuss legal strategy in an executive session regarding a lawsuit brought by Poncha Springs and two LLCs.
- Resolution 2024-65: Approve revised intergovernmental agreement for Chaffee County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Authority
- Resolution 2024-66: Approve second intergovernmental funding agreement for Chaffee Housing Authority
- Executive session to receive legal advice and instruct negotiators on settlement of Poncha Springs lawsuit
The Salida City Council approved two resolutions related to the Chaffee County Multijurisdictional Housing Authority, both passing unanimously. The council also entered executive session to discuss litigation with the Town of Poncha Springs and others, and afterward directed city attorneys to provide settlement terms to the plaintiffs' counsel, with final approval expected at a future public meeting.
- Approved Resolution 2024-65, revised IGA for Chaffee County Multijurisdictional Housing Authority (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-66, second IGA funding agreement for Chaffee Housing Authority (5-0)
- Directed city attorneys to provide settlement terms to plaintiffs' counsel in lawsuit (6-0)
City Council
The Salida City Council will consider adopting the 2025 city budget (Resolution 2024-64), continued from the October 1 meeting, and hold a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance amending Planning Commission membership and organization. The consent agenda includes approving meeting minutes and two special event liquor licenses for the Elks. Citizen comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Resolution 2024-64: adopt 2025 city budget (revenues and expenditures by fund)
- Ordinance 2024-19: amend Municipal Code 2-8-30 on Planning Commission membership and organization (second reading/public hearing)
- Approve Elks special event liquor license for Charity Ball on November 16
- Approve Elks special event liquor license for Christmas Mtn Parade of Lights on November 29 & 30
- Approve October 1, 2024 meeting minutes
The council approved the 2025 city budget (Resolution 2024-64) and amended the municipal code regarding Planning Commission membership and organization (Ordinance 2024-19). A special meeting was scheduled for October 21 to discuss intergovernmental agreements with the Chaffee Housing Authority and the Poncha Springs Sewer Litigation Term Sheet. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Treasurer Ben Gilling absent.
- Approved 2025 city budget (Resolution 2024-64) (6-0)
- Approved Planning Commission membership amendment (Ordinance 2024-19) (6-0)
- Scheduled special meeting Oct 21 for IGA review and sewer litigation term sheet (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Oct 1 minutes and two liquor licenses (6-0)
City Council
The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a financial management plan, an update on the outdoor soaking pool, a discussion about Tenderfoot Mountain, and updates from the Community Development Department. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.
- Financial Management Plan discussion
- Outdoor Soaking Pool update
- Tenderfoot Mountain discussion
- Community Development Department updates
City Council
The Salida City Council will consider resolutions approving subdivision improvements and an incentive agreement for the Flour Mill development, continued from September 17. They will also hold a public hearing on the 2025 budget and certify delinquent taxes. An ordinance amending Planning Commission membership rules will have its first reading, and an executive session is scheduled for a performance evaluation of the City Clerk.
- Resolution 2024-59: Approve subdivision improvements and inclusionary housing agreement for Flour Mill Planned Development
- Resolution 2024-60: Approve incentive and development agreement with Biker Baker Holdings LLC for Flour Mill
- Resolution 2024-63: Certify delinquent charges, assessments, or taxes to Chaffee County Treasurer for 2024 tax roll
- Resolution 2024-64: Adopt 2025 budget (public hearing)
- Ordinance 2024-19: Amend Section 2-8-30 on Planning Commission membership (first reading)
The Salida City Council approved two resolutions related to the Flour Mill Planned Development: Resolution 2024-59 (subdivision improvements, development improvements, and inclusionary housing agreement) and Resolution 2024-60 (incentive and development agreement with Biker Baker Holdings LLC). Council Member Martin recused herself from both votes due to a possible conflict of interest. The council also approved a liquor license change of location for Fiesta Mexicana, certified delinquent charges to the county treasurer, and continued the 2025 budget resolution to the October 15 meeting. Ordinance 2024-19 (Planning Commission membership) passed first reading.
- Approved Resolution 2024-59 for Flour Mill subdivision and housing agreement (5-0, Martin recused)
- Approved Resolution 2024-60 incentive agreement with Biker Baker Holdings LLC (5-0, Martin recused)
- Approved Fiesta Mexicana liquor license change of location (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-63 certifying delinquent charges to Chaffee County (6-0)
- Continued Resolution 2024-64 (2025 budget) to October 15 meeting (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2024-19 on first reading, set second reading for Oct 15 (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Sept 17 minutes and Montessori liquor license (6-0)
Planning Commission
The Salida Planning Commission will hold a work session to review two items: acceptance of a deed-restricted ADU to meet inclusionary housing requirements for minor subdivisions, and proposed updates to the Land Use Code. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Discussion on accepting a deed-restricted ADU to satisfy inclusionary housing requirements for minor subdivisions
- Proposed Land Use Code discussion items
City Council
The Salida City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including subdivision and inclusionary housing agreements for the Shaken Roost and Flour Mill developments, a civility pledge, a priority process for developments with at least 50% affordable housing, and an incentive agreement with Biker Baker Holdings LLC. The council will also vote on consent agenda items such as a contract for arts and recreation financial consulting and a special event liquor license for Art Walk.
- Resolution 2024-56: Shaken Roost Major Subdivision improvements and inclusionary housing agreement
- Resolution 2024-59: Flour Mill Planned Development subdivision and development improvements agreement
- Resolution 2024-60: Incentive and development agreement with Biker Baker Holdings LLC for Flour Mill
- Resolution 2024-58: Commitment to priority process for developments with at least 50% affordable housing
- Consent agenda: Contract with 110% Inc. for Arts, Culture, Parks and Recreation financial sustainability strategy consulting
City Council
The Salida City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed intergovernmental agreement with the South Ark Fire Protection District, address interstate parking issues, and continue deliberations on the 2025 budget. This is a discussion-only meeting with no formal decisions scheduled.
- South Ark Fire Protection District IGA discussion
- Interstate Parking Discussion
- Proposed 2025 Budget - Continued Discussion
City Council
The Salida City Council work session will discuss two items: the Xcel Energy outage and the proposed 2025 budget. No formal decisions are listed; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Discussion of Xcel Energy outage
- Discussion of proposed 2025 budget
City Council
The Salida City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on ordinances to annex the Salida School District property and zone it as commercial (C-1), along with related resolutions. The council will also consider consent agenda items, including a concrete maintenance project award and an agreement for the Scooter Bash, and will enter executive session for legal advice on a lawsuit.
- Ordinance 2024-17: Annexation of Salida School District tract (second reading, public hearing)
- Ordinance 2024-18: Zoning annexed school district property as Commercial (C-1) (second reading, public hearing)
- Resolution 2024-54: Findings and determinations on the school district annexation
- Resolution 2024-55: Approving intergovernmental agreement with Salida School District R-32-J
- Award 2024 Concrete Maintenance Project (consent agenda)
The Salida City Council approved the annexation of the Salida School District property (Ordinance 2024-17) and its zoning as Commercial C-1 (Ordinance 2024-18), both on second reading. The council also passed resolutions making findings of fact for the annexation (2024-54) and approving an intergovernmental agreement with the school district (2024-55). In addition, the council entered executive session to discuss a lawsuit and directed staff to negotiate a term sheet by the next meeting.
- Approved Ordinance 2024-17 annexing Salida School District land (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2024-18 zoning the annexed land as Commercial C-1 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-54 making findings of fact for the annexation (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-55 approving IGA with Salida School District R-32-J (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including 2024 Concrete Maintenance Project award (6-0)
- Directed staff to negotiate a term sheet with plaintiffs by Sept 17, 2024 (6-0)
Planning Commission
The Salida Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a limited impact review for multiple principal structures at 137 Cotopaxi Lane, and a location and extent review for Salida Montessori Public School. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and standard procedural items.
- Public hearing: 137 Cotopaxi Lane Multiple Principal Structures - Limited Impact Review
- Public hearing: Salida Montessori Public School - Location & Extent Review
- Approval of minutes from July 9, 2024, and July 22, 2024 (regular and work session)
Historic Preservation Commission
The Salida Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Major Certificate of Approval for a 363-square-foot rear addition to the structure at 124 East Second Street, requested by Museum of Authenticity, LLC. The commission will also hear a presentation on the History Colorado Certified Local Government (CLG) program and consider approval of minutes from April 27, 2023.
- Public hearing: Major Certificate of Approval for 124 East Second Street (363 sq ft addition)
- Presentation: History Colorado CLG Overview by Lindsey Flewelling, Ph.D.
- Approval of minutes from April 27, 2023
City Council
The Salida City Council is meeting to consider several annexations and zoning changes, including the Salida Quality Farms/ Meadowlark Drive and Suesse properties, both proposed for high-density residential zoning. They will also vote on a right-of-way agreement with Visionary Broadband and hold first readings for the Salida School District annexation and commercial zoning. The consent agenda includes special event liquor licenses for three local events and two grant approvals.
- Second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2024-13, annexing Salida Quality Farms, LLC / Meadowlark Drive
- Second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2024-14, zoning that property as High Density Residential (R-3)
- Second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2024-15 and 2024-16, annexing and zoning the Suesse property as R-3
- Resolution 2024-50 approving a right-of-way agreement with Visionary Broadband
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-17 and 2024-18, annexing Salida School District property and zoning it Commercial (C-1)
The Salida City Council approved the annexation and R-3 high-density residential zoning for the Salida Quality Farms/Meadowlark Drive and Suesse properties, along with related resolutions. It also approved a right-of-way agreement with Visionary Broadband and advanced first readings for the Salida School District annexation and C-1 commercial zoning. All votes were unanimous (6-0).
- Approved Ordinance 2024-13 annexing Salida Quality Farms/Meadowlark Drive (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2024-14 zoning Meadowlark Drive as R-3 High Density Residential (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2024-15 as amended annexing Suesse property (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2024-16 zoning Suesse property as R-3 High Density Residential (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-50 right-of-way agreement with Visionary Broadband (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-51 findings for Meadowlark annexation (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-52 as amended with 200-foot buffer for Meadowlark annexation agreement (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2024-17 as amended (first reading) for Salida School District annexation (6-0)
City Council
The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss an update on the State Highway 291 West Entry Streetscape Improvements project and to tour the Touber Building. No formal decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.
- State Highway 291 West Entry Streetscape Improvements update
- Tour of the Touber Building
City Council
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance to establish procedures for undergrounding utility facilities in streets and public property. The council will also consider resolutions approving the Shaken Roost major subdivision, a memorandum of understanding with Places to Age, consenting to Chaffee Housing Authority elections on a sales tax and revenue retention, and adopting an email retention policy. Additionally, there are first readings for annexations and zoning of the Salida Quality Farms/Meadow Lark Drive and Suesse properties as high-density residential, plus an executive session for legal advice and negotiation strategy.
- Ordinance 2024-12: second reading and public hearing on utility undergrounding procedures
- Resolution 2024-45: approval of Shaken Roost Major Subdivision
- Resolutions 2024-47 and 2024-48: consent to Chaffee Housing Authority elections on sales tax and revenue retention
- Ordinances 2024-13 through 2024-16: first readings for annexations and R-3 zoning of Salida Quality Farms/Meadow Lark Drive and Suesse properties
- Resolution 2024-49: adoption of email retention policy
The Salida City Council approved Ordinance 2024-12 establishing procedures for undergrounding utility facilities, and passed resolutions approving the Shaken Roost Major Subdivision, a memorandum of understanding with Places to Age, consenting to Chaffee Housing Authority elections, and adopting an email retention policy. The council also advanced first readings for annexations and zoning of Salida Quality Farms and Suesse properties. All votes were unanimous (6-0).
- Approved Ordinance 2024-12 on utility undergrounding procedures (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-45 for Shaken Roost Major Subdivision (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-46 MOU with Places to Age (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-47 consenting to Chaffee Housing Authority election and sales tax question (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-48 consenting to Chaffee Housing Authority revenue retention question (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-49 adopting email retention policy (6-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-13 annexing Salida Quality Farms (6-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-14 zoning Salida Quality Farms as R-3 (6-0)
City Council
This is a City Council work session with four discussion items: an update on the Salida Regional Library, an update on the airport, a discussion on cost recovery for arts and culture/parks and recreation, and a discussion on a civility invocation. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is discussion-only.
- Salida Regional Library update
- Airport update
- Arts and Culture/Parks and Recreation cost recovery discussion
- Civility invocation discussion
Planning Commission
The Salida Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss its bylaws. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
Planning Commission
The Salida Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and potentially recommend action on a proposed annexation and zoning change for a property at 627 Oak Street owned by the Salida School District. The meeting follows standard public hearing procedures, including staff review, applicant presentation, public input, and commission discussion before any decision or recommendation.
- Recommendation on proposed annexation — Salida School District / 627 Oak Street
- Recommendation on proposed zoning — Salida School District / 627 Oak Street
City Council
The Salida City Council will hold second readings and public hearings on several ordinances, including changes to inclusionary housing rules to promote workforce housing, a substantial modification of the Green Heart Planned Development, a new offense for allowing underage drinking or marijuana use on private property, a lease-purchase agreement for property acquisition, and a lease of city property at 348 H Street to Hylton Lumber LLC. The council will also consider approving a social media policy, a resolution setting a public hearing on the Salida School District annexation petition, and a first reading of an ordinance on undergrounding utility facilities. The meeting includes consent agenda items, citizen comment, and an executive session for a performance evaluation of the City Administrator.
- Ordinance 2024-07: Amend inclusionary housing code to promote workforce housing (2nd reading)
- Ordinance 2024-08: Modify Green Heart Planned Development inclusionary housing requirements for 1.23-acre site (2nd reading)
- Ordinance 2024-11: Lease city property at 348 H Street to Hylton Lumber LLC (2nd reading)
- Resolution 2024-44: Set public hearing on Salida School District annexation petition
- Ordinance 2024-12: Establish procedure for undergrounding utility facilities (1st reading)
The Salida City Council approved Ordinance 2024-07 amending inclusionary housing rules to promote workforce housing, and Ordinance 2024-08 modifying the Green Heart Planned Development's inclusionary housing requirements for a 1.23-acre site. The council also approved a fee waiver for the Green Heart applicant (4-2), continued Ordinance 2024-09 on underage alcohol/marijuana possession, and approved ordinances for a site lease/lease-purchase agreement, a lease of 348 H Street to Hylton Lumber LLC, a social media policy, and Resolution 2024-44 setting a public hearing on the Salida School District annexation petition. All votes were unanimous except the fee waiver, which passed 4-2.
- Approved Ordinance 2024-07 amending inclusionary housing code (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2024-08 modifying Green Heart Planned Development inclusionary housing requirements (unanimous)
- Approved fee waiver for Green Heart applicant (4-2)
- Continued Ordinance 2024-09 on underage alcohol/marijuana possession (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2024-10 authorizing site lease and lease-purchase agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2024-11 leasing 348 H Street to Hylton Lumber LLC (unanimous)
- Approved City of Salida Social Media Policy (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-44 setting public hearing on school district annexation (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Salida Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two annexation proposals and their requested zoning changes. The first involves Salida Quality Farms, LLC seeking to annex 48.98 acres off Meadowlark Drive and rezone 43.02 acres to R-3 High Density Residential. The second is Ned Suesse’s 5.98-acre annexation at 6953 County Road 105, also requesting R-3 zoning. Additionally, a major subdivision review is scheduled for the Shaken Roost project on Illinois Avenue.
- Salida Quality Farms, LLC annexation of 48.98 acres off Meadowlark Drive (Parcels 380706200024, CR 120 & CR 140)
- Proposed R-3 zoning for 43.02-acre Salida Quality Farms property
- Suesse annexation of 5.98 acres at 6953 County Road 105
- Proposed R-3 zoning for 5.71-acre Suesse property
- Shaken Roost major subdivision review for 14 duplex lots on Illinois Avenue
City Council
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 2, 2024, with several action items including resolutions to set public hearings for two annexation petitions, an amended fee schedule, and a special event permit for a dog agility event. The council will also conduct first readings of ordinances related to inclusionary housing, underage alcohol/marijuana possession, property leases, and a site lease for property acquisition. Additionally, two new liquor licenses are up for approval, and the council will enter executive session to discuss litigation and negotiations.
- Resolution 2024-39: Salida Quality Farms, LLC / Meadowlark Drive Annexation petition - set public hearing
- Resolution 2024-40: Suesse Annexation petition - set public hearing
- Ordinance 2024-07: Amend inclusionary housing code to promote workforce housing (first reading)
- Ordinance 2024-11: Lease of 348 H Street to Hylton Lumber LLC (first reading)
- New tavern liquor license for The Victoria Tavern, LLC at 143 North F Street
City Council
The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: the Farmer's Market and a potential Memorandum of Agreement regarding 'Places to Age.' No formal decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.
- Farmer's Market discussion
- Places to Age – potential Memorandum of Agreement discussion
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a minor subdivision application and proposed amendments to the Salida Municipal Code. The meeting also includes an executive session to receive legal advice from the City Attorney.
- Public hearing for Bondurant Minor Subdivision at 248 W. 15th Street
- Proposed subdivision of Lots 13-18, Block 168, Kelcey’s Addition into three lots
- Proposed amendments to Chapter 16, Article XIII regarding Inclusionary Housing
- Executive session for legal advice regarding the Municipal Code
City Council
The Salida City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, citizen comment, and reports. The most significant item is an executive session to receive legal advice and discuss strategy regarding a lawsuit filed by the Town of Poncha Springs, Tailwind Group LLC, and Full Views Matter LLC against the City, including preparation for court-ordered mediation.
- Approve Special Events Liquor License - Brewers Rendezvous
- Approve June 4, 2024 minutes
- Executive session on lawsuit by Town of Poncha Springs, Tailwind Group LLC, and Full Views Matter LLC
- Council, mayor, treasurer, attorney, and department reports
The Salida City Council approved the consent agenda, which included the June 4, 2024 minutes and a special events liquor license for Brewers Rendezvous. The council then entered an executive session to discuss legal advice regarding a lawsuit brought by the Town of Poncha Springs, Tailwind Group LLC, and Full Views Matter, LLC against the City of Salida, including related negotiations and upcoming mediation. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved consent agenda including June 4, 2024 minutes and Brewers Rendezvous liquor license (6-0)
- Entered executive session for legal advice on Poncha Springs lawsuit and negotiations (6-0)
Planning Commission
The Salida Planning Commission is meeting to consider a limited impact review for a home bakery at 30 Silver Spruce Drive, and to discuss requests to continue several items, including inclusionary housing amendments and annexation/zoning for 627 Oak Street, to later dates.
- Limited impact review for Dough Mama Home Business Conditional Use (home bakery) at 30 Silver Spruce Drive in R-3 zone
- Request to continue Inclusionary Housing amendments (Chapter 16, Article XIII) to June 24, 2024
- Request to continue 627 Oak Street Annexation to July 22, 2024
- Request to continue 627 Oak Street Zoning to July 22, 2024
City Council
The Salida City Council will consider several action items, including authorizing the purchase of real property for operational purposes, allowing overnight camping in Marvin Park for the FIBArk event, and supporting adoption of model electric-preferred amendments to the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code. The council will also approve the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, citizen appointments to the Planning Commission, and several consent agenda items. An executive session is scheduled to discuss potential real property purchase and negotiation strategy.
- Resolution 2024-36 authorizing purchase of real property and approving a purchase and sale agreement
- Resolution 2024-37 allowing overnight camping in Marvin Park June 11-17 for FIBArk
- Resolution 2024-35 supporting adoption of model electric-preferred amendments to the 2021 IECC
- Approval of 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Approval of an Airport Ground Lease and Grace Church street closure for June 21, 2024
The Salida City Council approved the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, a Revenue Reduction Response Policy, Resolution 2024-35 supporting model electric energy code amendments, Resolution 2024-37 allowing overnight camping in Marvin Park for FIBARK, Resolution 2024-38 with amended Planning Commission appointments, and Resolution 2024-36 authorizing real property purchase. A motion for Option #2 on the 1st and D Apartments creative space failed, but Option #1 passed. Council Member Stephens recused from the FIBARK camping vote.
- Approved 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (6-0)
- Approved Revenue Reduction Response Policy (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-35 supporting model electric energy code amendments (5-1, Fontana nay)
- Approved Resolution 2024-37 allowing overnight camping in Marvin Park for FIBARK (5-0, Stephens recused)
- Amended Resolution 2024-38 to remove Michelle Walker's reappointment (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-38 as amended for Planning Commission appointments (6-0)
- Rejected Option #2 for 1st and D Apartments creative space (3-4)
- Approved Option #1 for 1st and D Apartments creative space (6-0)
City Council
The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss four items: an update from the Chaffee Housing Authority, a discussion of a Social Host Ordinance, an update from Full Circle Restorative Justice, and a discussion about the Alpine Park Community Stage. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.
- Chaffee Housing Authority Update
- Social Host Ordinance Discussion
- Full Circle Restorative Justice Update
- Alpine Park Community Stage Discussion
Planning Commission
The Salida Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed amendment to the city's inclusionary housing code (requested to be continued to June 11), a minor subdivision at the 141 Annex, and a major impact review for the Green Heart Planned Development regarding fees-in-lieu. The agenda also includes approval of the February 26 draft minutes and routine procedural items.
- Proposed amendment to Chapter 16, Article XIII (Inclusionary Housing) – request to continue to June 11, 2024
- Winger Minor Subdivision – limited impact review to split Lot 1 of 141 Annex into 4 residential lots (R-2 zoning)
- Green Heart Planned Development amendment – major impact review for inclusionary housing fees-in-lieu at 535 W. 7th Street (1.23 acres, R-1 zoning)
- Approval of February 26, 2024 draft minutes
The Salida Planning Commission approved the Winger Minor Subdivision limited impact review, allowing the split of one lot into four residential lots, with a condition removing a sidewalk requirement. The commission also continued the public hearing on the inclusionary housing amendment to June 11, 2024, and recommended approval of the Green Heart Planned Development amendment regarding inclusionary housing fees-in-lieu to the City Council. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved Winger Minor Subdivision limited impact review (5-0), with condition to strike sidewalk requirement
- Continued public hearing on inclusionary housing amendment to June 11, 2024 (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Green Heart PD amendment with fee-in-lieu of $10.87/sq ft or $15,748 (5-0)
City Council
The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss four items: the Extraordinary Teen Council, an update on the Space to Create 1st & D Apartments, a presentation on the Places to Age Project, and proposed energy amendments to the 2021 IECC code. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes scheduled.
- Extraordinary Teen Council discussion
- Space to Create 1st & D Apartments update and presentation
- Places to Age Project presentation and discussion
- Energy amendments to the 2021 IECC code
City Council
The Salida City Council will vote on resolutions adopting 2024 inclusionary housing maximum sales and rental prices, amending the 2024 fee schedules, approving a council handbook, and making planning commission appointments. The consent agenda includes liquor licenses for SunFest and Heart of the Rockies Rampage, a special event permit for the Memorial Day Parade, and an agreement with Arkansas Valley Physical Therapy. A new tavern liquor license for Rocky Mountain Clubhouse will be considered.
- Resolution 2024-31: Adopt 2024 inclusionary housing maximum sales and rental prices
- Resolution 2024-32: Amend 2024 fee schedules
- Resolution 2024-33: Approve Salida City Council Handbook and replace remote participation policy
- Resolution 2024-34: Approve citizen appointments to Planning Commission
- New tavern liquor license for Rocky Mountain Clubhouse LLC at 413 1/2 W. Highway 50
The Salida City Council approved several resolutions, including the 2024 Inclusionary Housing Maximum Sales and Rental Prices (Resolution 2024-31, 4-1) and amendments to the 2024 Fee Schedules (Resolution 2024-32, 4-1). They also adopted the City Council Handbook, replacing the Remote Participation Policy (Resolution 2024-33), and approved citizen appointments to the Planning Commission (Resolution 2024-34). A new tavern liquor license for Rocky Mountain Clubhouse was approved, and the consent agenda passed, including special event permits for SunFest and the Memorial Day Parade.
- Approved Resolution 2024-31 adopting 2024 Inclusionary Housing Maximum Sales and Rental Prices (4-1)
- Approved Resolution 2024-32 amending 2024 Fee Schedules (4-1)
- Approved Resolution 2024-33 adopting City Council Handbook and replacing Remote Participation Policy (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-34 approving Planning Commission citizen appointments (unanimous)
- Approved new Tavern Liquor License for Rocky Mountain Clubhouse LLC at 413 1/2 W. Highway 50 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including special event liquor licenses for SunFest and Heart of the Rockies Rampage, and Memorial Day Parade permit (unanimous)
City Council
The Salida City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on two ordinances: one amending the affordable housing fund terms and another repealing and reenacting the parks, recreation, open space and trails code. The council will also consider an amplified sound permit for High Side, approve an amended parking services agreement with Interstate Parking Management, and recognize Arbor Day. An executive session is scheduled to discuss legal strategy regarding the Atmos franchise agreement.
- Ordinance 2024-04: Amends Salida Municipal Code Section 4-2-30(a)(8) regarding the Affordable Housing Fund (second reading/public hearing)
- Ordinance 2024-05: Repeals and reenacts Chapter 11, Article VI (Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails) (second reading/public hearing)
- Resolution 2024-28: Approves amended Interstate Parking Services Agreement with Interstate Parking Management
- Resolution 2024-29: Proclaims May 11, 2024 as Arbor Day
- Public hearing for amplified sound permit for High Side
City Council
The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: a Scout Wave field trip, a deer discussion with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), and inclusionary housing deed restrictions, including a legal synopsis and policy direction. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.
- Discussion of Inclusionary Housing Deed Restrictions: legal synopsis and policy direction
- CPW Deer discussion
- Scout Wave field trip
City Council
The Salida City Council will hold public hearings on an emergency ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on certain land-use applications and on a first reading of an ordinance overhauling the parks, recreation, open space, and trails code. The council will also consider consent items including 2024 asphalt and sewer projects, a streetscape agreement, and a grant recommendation, plus an amplified sound permit for High Side.
- Ordinance 2024-06: temporary moratorium on certain land-use applications (public hearing and final reading)
- Ordinance 2024-05: repeal and reenact Chapter 11, Article VI (parks, recreation, open space, trails) and amend animal nuisance section (first reading)
- Award 2024 Asphalt Maintenance Project
- Award 2024 Sewer Reconstruction Project
- Approve Professional Service Agreement for SH291 West Entry Streetscape Improvements
The Salida City Council approved an amended Ordinance 2024-05 that updates parks, recreation, open space, and trails code while continuing to prohibit dogs in parks. It also approved an amplified sound permit for High Side! and a grants recommendation from the Chaffee County Community Foundation. A proposed emergency ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on certain land use applications failed on a 2-4 vote.
- Approved Consent Agenda including 2024 Asphalt Maintenance Project, 2024 Sewer Reconstruction Project, and SH291 West Entry Streetscape agreement (6-0)
- Approved Amplified Sound Permit for High Side! (6-0)
- Approved Chaffee County Community Foundation Grants Recommendation (6-0)
- Amended Ordinance 2024-05 to add dog prohibition in parks and remove Section 3 (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2024-05 as amended (6-0)
- Rejected Ordinance 2024-06 emergency moratorium on certain land use applications (2-4)
City Council
The Salida City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session to review and discuss an Inclusionary Housing (IH) presentation. They will also consider updates to the Parks and Recreation Code. This is a discussion-only session with no formal decisions scheduled.
- Inclusionary Housing presentation and discussion
- Parks and Recreation Code Update
City Council
The Salida City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including an amended pre-annexation agreement with the Salida School District for 627 Oak Street, reauthorizing the temporary closure of F Street between Sackett Avenue and 2nd Street, and modifying the Affordable Housing Fund terms. The council will also appoint a new Ward 3 councilmember and approve consent items such as contracts and licenses. Public comments from seven residents are scheduled.
- Resolution 2024-13: amended pre-annexation agreement with Salida School District for 627 Oak Street
- Ordinance 2024-04: amends municipal code to modify Affordable Housing Fund terms
- Resolution 2024-26: reauthorizes temporary closure of F Street between Sackett Avenue and 2nd Street
- Resolution 2024-27: appointing new Ward 3 councilmember
- Consent items: Salida Cyclone contract, Main Street LIVE grant, special event liquor license for Fly Fishing Tour, sanitary sewer extension agreement for Crossroads Village Subdivision Phase 2
The Salida City Council approved several resolutions and an ordinance, including appointing Wayles Martin to fill the Ward 3 council seat. A resolution to reauthorize the temporary closure of F Street and revise liquor license outdoor expansion procedures failed due to lack of a second. The consent agenda, including contracts and licenses, was approved unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda including Cyclone contract, Main Street LIVE Grant, and liquor license (5-0)
- Approved amended pre-annexation agreement with Salida School District for 627 Oak Street (5-0)
- Approved resolution designating representatives for state financial assistance coordination (5-0)
- Failed to reauthorize F Street closure and liquor license outdoor expansion procedure (motion not seconded)
- Approved ordinance amending Affordable Housing Fund terms on first reading, set hearing for April 16 (5-0)
- Appointed Wayles Martin to Ward 3 council seat (3-2)
City Council
The Salida City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint work session to discuss several items, including a conceptual review of the Shaken Roost Major Subdivision. They will also hear from investment firm Ehler's Inc, discuss the Extraordinary Teen Council, and interview Ward 3 candidates. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Shaken Roost Major Subdivision - Conceptual Review
- Ehler's Inc Investment Team visit
- Extraordinary Teen Council discussion
- Ward 3 Candidate Interviews
Planning Commission
The Salida Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the third draft installment of the Land Use Code. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is open to the public and includes a call to order and a single discussion item.
- Review of Land Use Code - Installment 3 DRAFT
City Council
The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: interviewing candidates for the City Prosecutor position, receiving annual report department updates, and reviewing the special events process for Parks and Recreation. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- City Prosecutor interviews
- Annual report department updates
- Special events process review for Parks and Recreation
City Council
The Salida City Council will hold final readings and public hearings on two ordinances: one approving a management agreement with Interstate Parking Management, and another modifying the short-term rental tax rate. The council will also consider resolutions on a pre-annexation agreement with the school district, citizen appointments, delinquent tax corrections, and a lease for the FIBArk Boathouse, along with other routine items.
- Ordinance 2024-02: Approve management agreement with Interstate Parking Management (final reading)
- Ordinance 2024-03: Amend short-term rental tax rate (final reading)
- Resolution 2024-13: Amended pre-annexation agreement with Salida School District for 627 Oak Street
- Resolution 2024-16: Lease agreement with FIBArk Community Paddling Program for FIBArk Boathouse
- Approval for full release of Performance Guarantee for Papp Minor Subdivision
Planning Commission
The Salida Planning Commission will hold a work session to review a legal overview by the City Attorney and discuss updates to the Land Use Code. This is a procedural meeting with no formal decisions scheduled.
City Council
The Salida City Council will hold a final reading and public hearing on an ordinance adopting the 2021 International Building Codes and other related codes. They will also consider first readings for a parking management agreement and a short-term rental tax rate change, along with several resolutions and appointments.
- Final reading of Ordinance 2024-01 adopting 2021 International Building Codes
- Resolution 2024-10 approving development improvement agreement for 1030 Illinois Avenue
- Resolution 2024-11 supporting state grant application for affordable housing (Prop 123) with local matching funds
- Ordinance 2024-02 approving management agreement with Interstate Parking Management (first reading)
- Ordinance 2024-03 amending short-term rental tax rate (first reading)
City Council
The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: interviews for the Tree Board, a wayfinding discussion, and the 2024 F Street project. No formal decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.
- Tree Board interviews
- Wayfinding discussion
- 2024 F Street discussion
City Council
The Salida City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint work session to discuss the Angelview Planned Development and Major Subdivision. They will also conduct interviews for the Sustainability Committee, Tree Board, and Airport Board.
- Discussion of Angelview Planned Development and Major Subdivision
- Interviews for Sustainability Committee
- Interviews for Tree Board
- Interviews for Airport Board