Salida public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Salida City Council will consider consent agenda items awarding contracts for the CR105 Bridge Area River Restoration, SH-291 West Entry Streetscape Improvements, and Police Department Remodel projects. New business includes appointing a Mayor Pro Tem and council liaisons, plus public hearings on a 2025 budget amendment, the 2026 fee schedules, and an emergency ordinance setting the municipal judge's compensation. The meeting also includes resolutions for board appointments and a commercial lease with Salida Bottling Company LLC.

• Award CR105 Bridge Area River Restoration Project
• Award SH-291 West Entry Streetscape Improvements Project
• Award Police Department Remodel Project
• Resolution 2025-56 adopting 2026 fee schedules
• Ordinance 2025-25 setting municipal judge compensation for 2026-2027

The Salida City Council approved the consent agenda, including awarding contracts for the CR105 Bridge Area River Restoration, SH-291 West Entry Streetscape Improvements, and Police Department Remodel projects. They also approved resolutions for the 2025 budget amendment, 2026 fee schedules (with an added sidewalk construction fee), appointments to the Airport Advisory Board and Chaffee Housing Authority, a commercial lease with Salida Bottling Company, and an emergency ordinance setting the municipal judge's compensation. Councilmember Martin was appointed Mayor Pro Tem, and liaisons to various boards were assigned.

• Approved consent agenda including CR105 Bridge Area River Restoration, SH-291 West Entry Streetscape, and Police Department Remodel projects (6-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Martin as Mayor Pro Tem (6-0)
• Appointed council liaisons to boards including Sustainability, Finance, Airport, and PROST (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-55 amending 2025 budget (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-56 adopting 2026 fee schedules, amended to add $55/linear foot sidewalk fee (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-57 appointing citizen to Airport Advisory Board (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-58 appointing to Chaffee Housing Authority Board (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-59 commercial lease with Salida Bottling Company (6-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss four items: a presentation on the Chaffee County Building Department energy code, a concept design review for an affordable senior housing project and public park at 507 Scott Street, an overview of the Administration and City Clerk offices, and a tour of the Touber Building. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Chaffee County Building Department Energy Code presentation
• Concept Design Review for Affordable Senior Housing Project and Public Park at 507 Scott Street
• Overview of Administration and City Clerk Offices
• Tour of Touber Building

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on several items, including liquor license applications, a final settlement for an asphalt maintenance project, and a memorandum of understanding with the county. The council will also discuss resolutions for ChaffeeGIVES Day and amendments to a development agreement.

• Approve Final Settlement for the 2025 Asphalt Maintenance Project
• New Tavern Liquor License for The Office Bar, LLC at 146 West First Street
• Request for Change of Location for Little Cambodia, LLC Liquor License from 720 E. Highway 50 to 7595 W. Highway 50
• Approve MOU between the City and County for EPR Education and Outreach funds
• Amend Resolution 2022-42 for the Jane’s Place Planned Development

The Salida City Council approved the consent agenda, including an MOU with the county for EPR funds, the 2025 asphalt project settlement, and an IT services agreement. It also approved a new tavern liquor license for The Office Bar, a liquor license relocation for Little Cambodia, and resolutions declaring ChaffeeGIVES Day and amending the Jane's Place development agreement. All votes were unanimous with six yeas.

• Approved consent agenda including MOU, asphalt settlement, South Ark representative, and IT agreement (6-0)
• Approved new tavern liquor license for The Office Bar at 146 West First Street (6-0)
• Approved liquor license relocation for Little Cambodia to 7595 W. Highway 50 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-53 declaring December 9, 2025 as ChaffeeGIVES Day (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-54 amending Jane's Place development agreement (6-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: an update on the South Arkansas River Restoration Project, a possible letter of support for a conservation easement on the Williams Family Ranch property seeking Colorado Water Conservation Board grant funding, and a training session led by Sam Light from CIRSA. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• South Arkansas River Restoration Project update
• Letter of support for Williams Family Ranch Property Conservation Easement funding via CWCB grant
• Council training with Sam Light, CIRSA Deputy Executive Director/General Counsel

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-24, which would repeal Section 2(a) of Ordinance 18, Series 2025 and establish an emergency. The agenda also includes swearing in elected officials, approving the prior meeting's minutes, and discussions on the council agenda portal and orientation. Most other items are routine reports and updates.

• Ordinance 2025-24: repeals Section 2(a) of Ordinance 18, Series 2025 and establishes an emergency (public hearing)
• Swearing in of elected officials
• Approval of November 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• City Council Agenda and Packet Board Portal overview
• City Council Orientation

The council held a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-24, which would have repealed Section 2(a) of Ordinance 18, Series 2025 and established an emergency. The motion to approve failed because it did not receive a majority vote (4 yea, 2 nay). No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was procedural, including consent agenda approval and reports.

• Approved consent agenda (motion passed, unanimous)
• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (part of consent agenda)
• Failed to approve Emergency Ordinance 2025-24 (4-2)
• Extended meeting to 9:30 pm (motion passed, unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Salida Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 13, 2025, at 4:30 PM in City Council Chambers. The main business is two public hearings for Major Certificates of Approval: one for a rooftop patio enclosure at 129 West Sackett Avenue and another for a second-story enclosed patio addition at 228 North F Street. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and public comment procedures.

• Public hearing: Major Certificate of Approval for rooftop patio enclosure at 129 West Sackett Avenue
• Public hearing: Major Certificate of Approval for second story enclosed patio addition at 228 North F Street
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2025
• Public comments accepted via email to [email protected] or Zoom webinar registration

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM to consider several administrative and policy items. The meeting includes approvals of minutes, liquor licenses, employment agreements, and proclamations, as well as discussions on budget amendments and a public hearing on short-term rental regulations.

• Approve Elk's Lodge Special Event Liquor License for Charity Ball (Nov 15, 2025)
• Approve Technology Security Policy
• Approve amendments to City Administrator and City Clerk employment agreements
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-23 removing Chaffee County residency requirement for short-term rental licenses
• Resolution 2025-49 approving Arts, Parks, Recreation, and Culture Subsidy Policy

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including an update from the Extraordinary Teen Council, an affordable housing update from the Chaffee Housing Authority, a discussion about an ice rink for Chaffee County, and a presentation from Vero Touch. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Extraordinary Teen Council update
• Chaffee Housing Authority affordable housing update
• Ice rink for Chaffee County discussion
• Vero Touch presentation

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on ordinances to annex the South Ark tract, zone it as low-density residential, and adjust mayor/council/treasurer compensation. They will also consider an emergency ordinance repealing a prior ordinance, adopt the 2026 budget, and approve agreements related to Artspace and lodging tax distribution. Consent items include special event liquor licenses for the Elks Lodge and a first reading to remove the county residency requirement for short-term rental licenses.

• Ordinance 2025-19: Annex South Ark Annexation (second reading/public hearing)
• Ordinance 2025-20: Zone South Ark as Low Density Residential (R-2)
• Ordinance 2025-21: Amend mayor/council/treasurer compensation
• Resolution 2025-48: Adopt 2026 budget (public hearing)
• Ordinance 2025-23: Remove Chaffee County residency requirement for STR licenses (first reading)

The Salida City Council approved the 2026 budget (Resolution 2025-48) with amendments to roll over $37,500 in unspent 2025 Public Art Commission funds, add $15,000 to the Chaffee County Community Foundation as a challenge grant, and add $15,000 to the contingency fund for the Co-responder program, with a final decision in June 2026. The council also approved the South Ark annexation (Ordinance 2025-19) and its R-2 low-density residential zoning (Ordinance 2025-20), along with several other ordinances and resolutions. Ordinance 2025-23, removing the Chaffee County residency requirement for short-term rental licenses, passed on first reading with a 5-1 vote, with Council Member Naccarato dissenting.

• Approved 2026 budget with amendments: $37,500 rollover for Public Art Commission, $15,000 to Chaffee County Community Foundation, $15,000 to contingency for Co-responder program (6-0)
• Approved South Ark annexation (Ordinance 2025-19) (6-0)
• Approved R-2 low-density residential zoning for South Ark (Ordinance 2025-20) (6-0)
• Approved mayor, council, and treasurer compensation amendment (Ordinance 2025-21) (6-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance repealing Ordinance 2025-15 (Ordinance 2025-22) (6-0)
• Approved World Polio Day proclamation for October 24, 2025 (Resolution 2025-47) (6-0)
• Approved Artspace Projects, Inc. ground lease amendment (Resolution 2025-50) (6-0)
• Approved lodging tax distribution IGA with Chaffee County, Buena Vista, and Poncha Springs (Resolution 2025-51) (6-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: guidelines and budget for the Chaffee County Community Foundation, the Chaffee County Co-Responder Program, and a presentation from Downtown Colorado Inc. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Chaffee County Community Foundation guidelines and budget discussion
• Chaffee County Co-Responder Program discussion
• Downtown Colorado Inc. presentation

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 7, 2025, with a consent agenda that includes first readings of ordinances to annex the South Ark tract, zone it as Low Density Residential (R-2), and amend city code regarding compensation for the Mayor, Council, and Treasurer. The council will also award the South Ark Neighborhood Phase I Infrastructure Project. Under unfinished business, they will hold second readings and public hearings on a comprehensive land use code rewrite and a citywide zoning map update. New business includes resolutions on an intergovernmental agreement with the school district, certifying delinquent taxes, and approving subdivision agreements for Mesa Ridge and South Ark.

• Ordinance 2025-19: Annex South Ark (first reading)
• Ordinance 2025-20: Zone South Ark as R-2 Low Density Residential (first reading)
• Ordinance 2025-21: Amend Mayor/Council/Treasurer compensation (first reading)
• Award South Ark Neighborhood Phase I Infrastructure Project
• Ordinance 2025-17: Land Use and Development Code rewrite (second reading)

The Salida City Council approved the restated Land Use and Development Code (Ordinance 2025-17) and a comprehensive rezone of the official zoning map (Ordinance 2025-18), both on second reading after public hearings. The council also approved first readings for the South Ark annexation, R-2 zoning, and mayor/council compensation changes, and awarded the South Ark Neighborhood Phase II infrastructure project. Several resolutions were passed, including an intergovernmental agreement with Salida School District R-32-J and the Mesa Ridge subdivision improvement and inclusionary housing agreement.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-17, restating Chapter 16 Land Use and Development Code (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-18, comprehensive rezone of official zoning map, as amended (6-0)
• Amended Ordinance 2025-18 to zone 207 North D Street as Mixed Use Downtown (MD) (6-0)
• Amended Ordinance 2025-18 to zone Golf Course at 404 Grant Street as Parks and Open Space (4-2)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-19, South Ark Annexation
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-20, zoning South Ark as R-2 Low Density Residential
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-21, amending mayor/council/treasurer compensation
• Awarded South Ark Neighborhood Phase II Infrastructure Project (6-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a joint work session with the Planning Commission to discuss a conceptual review for a Love’s Travel Center at Cleora Road and VPA-4, and to review residency rules for short-term rentals. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Cleora Rd/VPA-4 Love’s Travel Center Conceptual Review
• Short Term Rental Residency Discussion

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on a Major Impact Review for the proposed South Ark Major Subdivision. The meeting also includes approval of the September 9, 2025 minutes, unscheduled citizen comments, and commissioner comments. Public comments can be submitted by email or during the hearing.

• Public hearing and recommendation on South Ark Major Subdivision
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2025
• Public comment via email to [email protected]
• Zoom webinar registration for remote participation

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a regular meeting on September 16, 2025, with several significant items on the agenda. The council will consider first readings of ordinances to replace the city's Land Use and Development Code and adopt an updated zoning map, with public hearings set for October 7. It will also hold a second reading and public hearing on a bond issuance for a sewer interceptor replacement, and consider an annexation agreement with 5-H LLC. The meeting includes a public hearing on an amplified sound permit for The Soggy Surfer.

• Ordinance 2025-17: Repealing and replacing Chapter 16 (Land Use and Development Code) — first reading
• Ordinance 2025-18: Comprehensive rezone of the Official Zoning Map — first reading
• Ordinance 2025-16: Water and Sewer Enterprise Revenue Bonds for replacement sewer interceptor — second reading and public hearing
• Resolution 2025-41: Annexation agreement with 5-H LLC
• Application to Colorado DOLA for Senior Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Multi-Family Project funds

The Salida City Council approved a sewer interceptor bond ordinance, an annexation agreement with 5-H LLC, and first readings of a new land-use code and zoning map. A proposed amplified sound permit for Bonfire Entertainment LLC received no motion and was not approved. All votes were unanimous except the annexation, which passed 5-1.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-16 authorizing water and sewer revenue bonds for a replacement sewer interceptor (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-41 approving annexation agreement with 5-H LLC (5-1, Martin nay)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-17 on first reading, replacing Chapter 16 Land Use and Development Code; second reading set for Oct 7, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-18 on first reading, comprehensive rezone of zoning map; second reading set for Oct 7, 2025 (6-0)
• Amended Ordinance 2025-18 to rezone 331, 341, 347, 349 G Street to Mixed Use Downtown (MD) (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda, moving items 4 and 5 to new business (6-0)
• No motion made on Bonfire Entertainment LLC amplified sound permit; item not approved

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: veterans-related matters, an update from the Public Art Commission, and the budget. This is a discussion-only meeting; no formal votes are scheduled.

• Veterans discussion
• Public Art Commission update
• Budget discussion

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on the proposed City of Salida South Ark Annexation and the accompanying R-2 zoning for the 2.17-acre site. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approving the August 25, 2025 minutes.

• Public hearing and recommendation on proposed City of Salida South Ark Annexation
• Public hearing and recommendation on proposed R-2 zoning for the 2.17-acre South Ark Annexation
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2025

The Salida Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approve the proposed 2.17-acre South Ark annexation and its associated R-2 zoning. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of August 25, 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2.17-acre South Ark annexation (5-0)
• Recommended approval of R-2 zoning for the annexation (5-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2026 proposed budget. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or YouTube.

• Discussion of 2026 proposed budget

City Council

The Salida City Council will meet on September 2, 2025, to consider ordinances and resolutions, including a first reading of a bond issuance for sewer infrastructure and approval of multiple maintenance contracts. The meeting also includes a public hearing on an amplified sound permit and appointments to the Chaffee Housing Authority Board.

• Approve Ordinance 2025-16 for $X water and sewer enterprise revenue bonds to fund a replacement sewer interceptor
• Award 2025 Concrete Maintenance Project (dollar amount in source)
• Award 2025 Asphalt Maintenance Project (dollar amount in source)
• Approve Special Event Liquor License for Bike Fest
• Public hearing on Bonfire Entertainment LLC Amplified Sound permit

The City Council approved Ordinance 2025-16 on first reading, authorizing water and sewer enterprise revenue bonds to fund a replacement sewer interceptor, with a second reading and public hearing set for September 16, 2025. The council also approved the consent agenda, an amplified sound permit for Bonfire Entertainment LLC, and support for a CAST housing position statement. No motion was made on Resolution 2025-40 regarding Chaffee Housing Authority Board appointments.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-16 authorizing water/sewer revenue bonds on first reading (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 2024 sanitary sewer final settlement, 2025 concrete and asphalt maintenance projects, WTP gallery repair, Bike Fest liquor license, and clerk employment amendment (5-0)
• Approved amplified sound permit for Bonfire Entertainment LLC (5-0)
• Approved support for CAST 2026 legislative position statement on housing (5-0)
• No motion made on Resolution 2025-40 for Chaffee Housing Authority Board appointments

Historic Preservation Commission

The Salida Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular meeting at City Council Chambers to approve the minutes from June 26, 2025, and conduct a public hearing on a request to construct storage sheds and a fence at 701 W Hwy 50 SWCC, a local landmark.

• Approve minutes of June 26, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing on storage sheds and fence construction at 701 W Hwy 50 SWCC (Local Landmark)

The Salida Historic Preservation Commission approved a Major Certificate of Approval for Southwest Conservation Corps to build two storage sheds and security fencing at 701 East Hwy 50. The approval includes conditions on shed placement, height, fencing materials, and post-construction inspection. The motion passed 4-0.

• Approved Major Certificate of Approval for two storage sheds and fencing at 701 E. Hwy 50 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 26, 2025 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The main items are continuations of public hearings to repeal and replace the city's Land Use and Development Code (Chapter 16) and the Official Zoning Map. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 12 meeting and hear unscheduled citizens' comments.

• Continuation of public hearing: Repeal and Replace Existing Chapter 16 - Land Use and Development Code
• Continuation of public hearing: Repeal and Replace Existing Official Zoning Map
• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2025

The Salida Planning Commission unanimously recommended that City Council approve the repeal and replacement of Chapter 16 (Land Use and Development Code) and the official zoning map, with one revision to a half-block between H and G Streets and East 4th Street and the alley to MD. The recommendations were approved 6-0 each. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of August 12, 2025 (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve repeal and replacement of Chapter 16 Land Use and Development Code (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve repeal and replacement of official zoning map with revision to MD for half-block between H and G Streets and East 4th Street and alley (6-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on ordinances to annex the 5-H LLC tract and zone it as High Density Residential (R-3). They will also consider resolutions related to the annexation, a subdivision approval, a ballot question on F Street access, and an annexation agreement with Block 7 Development LLC. The consent agenda includes special event liquor licenses, a solar grant payment, a LIHTC senior housing project agreement, and audit services contract.

• Ordinance 2025-14: Annexation of 5-H LLC tract (second reading/public hearing)
• Ordinance 2025-15: Zoning 5-H LLC as R-3 High Density Residential (second reading/public hearing)
• Resolution 2025-37: Salida Quality Farms, LLC / Meadowlark Drive Subdivision (public hearing)
• Resolution 2025-38: Ballot question on F Street access for summer 2026-2028
• Consent: LIHTC Senior Housing Rental Project at 507 Scott Street with Northpointe Development

The Salida City Council approved the 5-H LLC annexation (Ordinance 2025-14) and its zoning as High Density Residential R-3 (Ordinance 2025-15), both on second reading with a 4-1 vote (Critelli dissenting). The council also approved the related Resolution 2025-36, the Meadowlark Drive subdivision (Resolution 2025-37), a ballot question on F Street access for summer 2026-2028 (Resolution 2025-38), and an annexation agreement with Block 7 Development LLC (Resolution 2025-39). All consent agenda items passed, including the LIHTC senior housing project agreement at 507 Scott Street.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-14 annexing 5-H LLC tract (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-15 zoning 5-H LLC as R-3 High Density Residential (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-36 findings for 5-H LLC annexation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-37 Salida Quality Farms / Meadowlark Drive subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-38 ballot question on F Street access summer 2026-2028 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-39 annexation agreement with Block 7 Development LLC (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including LIHTC senior housing agreement at 507 Scott Street (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Charlie Goodson from Chaffee Housing Authority Board (5-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a work session to discuss a regional sustainability update and a lodging tax question. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: repealing and replacing Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code (the Land Use and Development Code) and repealing and replacing the official Zoning Map. These are the only substantive items on the agenda; the rest is routine (minutes, comments, adjournment).

• Public hearing: Repeal and replace Chapter 16 - Land Use and Development Code
• Public hearing: Repeal and replace Official Zoning Map
• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2025

The Salida Planning Commission voted unanimously to continue two public hearings to the August 25, 2025 meeting: the repeal and replacement of Chapter 16 (Land Use and Development Code) and the repeal and replacement of the Official Zoning Map. No final decisions were made on these items. The commission also approved the minutes of the July 28, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes of July 28, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued public hearing on Land Use and Development Code repeal/replacement to Aug 25, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued public hearing on Official Zoning Map repeal/replacement to Aug 25, 2025 (6-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 5, 2025, with several action items. The most consequential items are the first readings of ordinances to annex the 5-H LLC tract and zone it as High Density Residential (R-3), with second readings and public hearings set for August 19. The council will also consider an annexation agreement with Russell and Tangie Granzella, approve citizen appointments to two advisory boards, and review a new liquor license application for Siam Noodles.

• Ordinance 2025-14: Annexation of 5-H LLC tract (first reading)
• Ordinance 2025-15: Zoning 5-H LLC tract as R-3 High Density Residential (first reading)
• Resolution 2025-33: Annexation agreement with Russell and Tangie Granzella
• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Siam Noodles at 216 North F Street
• Resolution 2025-34 and 2025-35: Citizen appointments to Sustainability Committee and PROST Advisory Board

The Salida City Council approved the consent agenda, including first reading of ordinances to annex the 5-H LLC tract and zone it as High Density Residential (R-3), with a second reading and public hearing set for August 19, 2025. The council also approved a new liquor license for Siam Noodles, an annexation agreement with Russell and Tangie Granzella, and citizen appointments to the Sustainability Committee and the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Advisory Board. Council members requested future items including a work session on street fund reallocation, a November ballot measure for the F Street Pedestrian Mall closure, and a resolution to remove a Chaffee Housing Authority Board member.

• Approved consent agenda including 5-H LLC annexation ordinance 2025-14 and R-3 zoning ordinance 2025-15 on first reading (6-0)
• Approved new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Siam Noodles, Inc. at 216 North F Street (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-33 annexation agreement with Russell and Tangie Granzella (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-34 citizen appointments to Sustainability Committee (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-35 citizen appointments to Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Advisory Board (6-0)
• Supported request for work session on reallocating street funds
• Supported request to place F Street Pedestrian Mall closure on November ballot
• Supported request for resolution to remove Chaffee Housing Authority Board member

City Council

The Salida City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint work session to discuss four policy topics: short-term rental regulations, an affordable housing update from the Chaffee Housing Authority, accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations, and a potable bulk water sales policy. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled on the agenda.

• Short-term rental discussion
• CHA quarterly affordable housing update
• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations discussion
• Potable bulk water sales policy

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on the proposed 5-H LLC annexation and the associated R-3 zoning. The meeting also includes approval of the June 23, 2025 minutes and other routine business.

• Public hearing and recommendation on proposed 5-H LLC annexation
• Public hearing and recommendation on proposed R-3 zoning for the 5-H LLC annexation
• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2025

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approve the 5-H LLC annexation, subject to staff conditions including utility service, park dedication, and street/pedestrian connectivity. A motion to recommend R-2 zoning failed 2-3, and a subsequent motion to recommend R-3 high-density zoning passed 4-1. A condition was requested to limit primary residential units to 96 under R-3 zoning.

• Recommended approval of 5-H LLC annexation with conditions (5-0)
• Motion to recommend R-2 zoning for 5-H LLC property failed (2-3)
• Motion to recommend R-3 zoning for 5-H LLC property approved (4-1)
• Condition requested to cap primary residential units at 96 under R-3 zoning
• Approved minutes of June 23, 2025 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting to conduct second readings and public hearings on two annexation ordinances and their corresponding zoning changes. The council will also consider a memorandum of understanding with Solvista Health and continue a public hearing on a subdivision proposal.

• Ordinance 2025-12: Annexation of 507 and 547 Scott Street (Granzella) for second reading and public hearing
• Ordinance 2025-10: Zoning 507 and 547 Scott Street as High Density Residential (R-3)
• Ordinance 2025-13: Annexation of 7305 County Road 160 (Mesa Ridge) for second reading and public hearing
• Ordinance 2025-11: Zoning 7305 County Road 160 as Medium Density Residential (R-2)
• Resolution 2025-32: Findings for Granzella-City of Salida Annexation

The Salida City Council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, including the Mesa Ridge annexation at 7305 County Road 160 with amendments for a fee in lieu of open space and removal of the trail requirement, and the Granzella annexation at 507 and 547 Scott Street with R-3 zoning. The council also approved Ordinance 2025-09 amending natural medicine regulations, and a memorandum of understanding with Solvista Health. The Meadowlark Drive Subdivision public hearing was continued to August 19, 2025.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-09 amending natural medicine regulations (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-12 annexing 507 and 547 Scott Street (Granzella) (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-13 zoning Granzella property as R-3 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-10 annexing 7305 County Road 160 (Mesa Ridge) as amended (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance 2025-10 for fee in lieu of open space and removal of trail requirement (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-11 zoning Mesa Ridge as R-2 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-30 for Mesa Ridge annexation findings (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-31 for Mesa Ridge subdivision plat with amendments (6-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss the role of the city treasurer and to review the final report on the city's financial sustainability strategy. No formal votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of the role of Treasurer
• Financial Sustainability Strategy – Final Report

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 1, 2025, with several action items. They will consider first readings of ordinances for two annexations (Mesa Ridge and Granzella-City of Salida) with associated zoning, and a natural medicine code amendment. They will also hold a second reading and public hearing on a municipal court fines ordinance, and consider contract awards for the US-50 Sewer Replacement Project and the Airport Fuel Farm. Resolutions on a coordinated mail ballot election, an annexation petition, a wildfire division chief position, and an intergovernmental housing authority amendment are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2025-09: Amends municipal code on natural medicine and permitted uses (first reading)
• Ordinance 2025-10/11: Annexation and R-2 zoning of 7305 County Road 160 (Mesa Ridge)
• Ordinance 2025-12/13: Annexation and R-3 zoning of 507 and 547 Scott Street (Granzella)
• Ordinance 2025-08: Second reading on municipal court fines and default judgments
• Conditional award of US-50 Sewer Replacement Project; construction contract for Airport Fuel Farm

The Salida City Council approved the conditional award of the US-50 Sewer Replacement Project and a construction contract for the Salida Airport Fuel Farm, including a $605,933.65 change order for asphalt work. It also passed ordinances on first reading for the Mesa Ridge and Granzella annexations and zoning, and approved resolutions for a coordinated mail ballot election, the 5-H LLC annexation petition, a wildfire division chief position, and denied an amendment to the housing authority IGA. All votes were unanimous except the airport contract, which passed 5-1.

• Approved conditional award of US-50 Sewer Replacement Project (6-0)
• Approved Salida Airport Fuel Farm contract with $605,933.65 change order (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-08 on default judgments and municipal court fines (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinances 2025-09 through 2025-13 for natural medicine, Mesa Ridge and Granzella annexations and zoning (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-26 for coordinated mail ballot election (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-27 setting public hearing for 5-H LLC annexation (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-28 for wildfire division chief position (6-0)
• Denied Resolution 2025-29 amending housing authority IGA (6-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss updates from the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, the Salida Airport, and Visionary Communications, as well as an affordable housing fee waiver. They will also join the Planning Commission to discuss Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center update
• Salida Airport update
• Visionary Communications update
• Affordable Housing Fee Waiver discussion
• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations discussion with Planning Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

The Salida Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider two certificates of approval for changes to historic buildings. The main item is a renewal of a Major Certificate of Approval for masonry treatment, arch restoration, window replacement, and a garage door replacement at 139 W. Third Street. The commission will also review a request to replace a door and sidelights at the Salida Elks Lodge on 148 E. 2nd Street. The meeting includes public hearings for both items.

• Renewal of Major Certificate of Approval for masonry treatment, arch restoration, window replacement, and rear garage door replacement at 139 W. Third Street
• Request to replace door and sidelights at Salida Elks Lodge, 148 E. 2nd Street
• Approval of minutes from August 22, 2024

The commission approved a Major Certificate of Approval for masonry treatment, arch restoration, window replacement, and rear garage door replacement at 139 W. Third Street, with conditions to restore original window heights and include wood bulkhead detailing. The minutes from August 22, 2024, were also approved. A request for the Salida Elks Lodge door replacement was not considered due to an incomplete application and no applicant present.

• Approved minutes of August 22, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Major Certificate of Approval for 139 W. Third St. masonry/arch/window/garage door work, with conditions (5-0)
• Elks Lodge door/sidelight replacement not considered (incomplete application, no one present)

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on the proposed Mesa Ridge Annexation, including a zoning request for 7305 CR-160 and a Major Impact Review for the Mesa Ridge Major Subdivision. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as minutes approval and public comment opportunities.

• Public hearing and recommendation on proposed Mesa Ridge Annexation
• Recommendation on proposed zoning for 7305 CR-160 (Mesa Ridge Annexation)
• Major Impact Review for Mesa Ridge Major Subdivision

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Room 190, 448 E 1st Street. The body will act on a consent agenda, hear council reports, and consider new business including default-judgment procedures, the 2024 annual financial report, inclusionary housing price limits, and fee schedule updates.

• Ordinance 2025-08: first reading on default-judgment and unpaid court-fine collection procedures
• Approve 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Resolution 2025-24: adopt 2025 Inclusionary Housing maximum sales and rental prices
• Resolution 2025-25: amend 2025 fee schedules

The Salida City Council approved the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Resolution 2025-24 adopting 2025 Inclusionary Housing Maximum Sales and Rental Prices, and Resolution 2025-25 amending the 2025 Fee Schedules. Ordinance 2025-08 on municipal court default judgments was approved on first reading, with a second reading and public hearing set for July 1, 2025. The consent agenda, including the June 3, 2025 minutes, was also approved.

• Approved consent agenda including June 3, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-24 on 2025 Inclusionary Housing Maximum Sales and Rental Prices (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-25 amending 2025 Fee Schedules (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-08 on first reading, set second reading for July 1, 2025

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a natural medicine ordinance, a major impact review for the Salida Quality Farms subdivision on Meadowlark Drive, and recommendations on the Granzella-City of Salida annexation and zoning. The commission will also approve minutes from March 24, 2025.

• Public hearing on Natural Medicine Ordinance
• Major Impact Review for Salida Quality Farms, LLC / Meadowlark Drive Major Subdivision
• Recommendation on Proposed Granzella-City of Salida Annexation
• Recommendation on Proposed Granzella-City of Salida Zoning
• Approval of Minutes of March 24, 2025

The Salida Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of the Salida Quality Farms, LLC / Meadowlark Drive Major Subdivision, subject to conditions including a 4-acre public park dedication. The Commission also recommended approval of the Granzella-City of Salida annexation and zoning of the properties as R-3 High Density Residential, with a corrected vote of 5-2. Additionally, the Commission amended and recommended approval of a Natural Medicine Ordinance.

• Approved amendment to March 24, 2025 minutes correcting vote to 6-1 (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Natural Medicine Ordinance removing lighting sentence and changing use to Administrative Review (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve amended Natural Medicine Ordinance (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Meadowlark Drive Subdivision with conditions (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Granzella annexation with conditions (7-0)
• Recommended City Council zone 507 and 547 Scott Street as R-3 (5-2, corrected)

City Council

The Salida City Council will meet on June 3, 2025, to address city ward boundaries, annexation petitions, and fee schedules. The council will also hold a final reading on an emergency ordinance regarding a moratorium on natural medicine businesses.

• Ordinance 2025-06: Correcting Ward 3 and updating city ward boundaries
• Ordinance 2025-07: Emergency moratorium on natural medicine businesses
• Resolution 2025-21: Amending 2025 fee schedules
• Resolution 2025-22: Granzella annexation petition compliance
• Resolution 2025-23: Mesa Ridge annexation petition compliance

City Council

The Salida City Council and Planning Commission will meet for a joint work session to discuss three conceptual development projects. These items are for review purposes only and no final decisions are scheduled.

• Third Street & Mesa Ln (Kaess) Major Subdivision conceptual review
• 5-H LLC Spruce Street annexation, zoning, planned development, and subdivision conceptual review
• Granzella - City of Salida annexation and zoning conceptual review

City Council

The Salida City Council will meet to discuss city ward boundaries, property transfers, and board appointments. The agenda includes a vote on an ordinance to update Ward 3 descriptions and a resolution regarding property devolution from the Colorado Department of Transportation.

• Ordinance 2025-06: Update Ward 3 and city ward boundaries
• Contract with Recreation Engineering and Planning for Marvin Park Boat Ramp
• Open Space fee waiver request for Chaffee Housing Trust at 3rd and M Street
• Resolution 2025-19: Historic Preservation Commission appointments
• Resolution 2025-20: Property devolution agreement with CDOT

The Salida City Council approved Ordinance 2025-06 on first reading, correcting Ward 3 boundaries and scheduling a second reading for June 3, 2025. It also approved a fee waiver for Chaffee Housing Trust's development at 3rd and M Street, and accepted CDOT property devolution via Resolution 2025-20. All votes were unanimous except Resolution 2025-20, which passed 5-1 with Council Member Stephens voting nay.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-06 on first reading, correcting Ward 3 boundaries (6-0)
• Approved Chaffee Housing Trust open space fee waiver for 3rd and M Street development (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-19, appointing citizens to Historic Preservation Commission (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-20, accepting CDOT property devolution and IGA (5-1)

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session on May 19, 2025, to discuss two items. Council members will hear an update on the Extraordinary Teen Council SRO Survey and an introduction of the Regional Sustainability Contractor.

• Extraordinary Teen Council (ETC) SRO Survey update
• Regional Sustainability Contractor introduction

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2025, to consider Regional Planning Commission appointments and a public hearing regarding a Limited Impact Review for Multiple Principal Structures at 712 W. Second Street. The commission will also review minutes from previous meetings held on February 24, 2025, and March 24, 2025.

• Regional Planning Commission Appointments
• Public Hearing for a Limited Impact Review for Multiple Principal Structures at 712 W. Second Street
• Approval of meeting minutes from 2.24.25 and 3.24.25

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold a work session on May 13, 2025, to discuss a draft zoning ordinance text amendment concerning natural medicine. The meeting takes place at 448 E. 1st Street, Room 190, and is accessible via Zoom or YouTube.

• Discussion item regarding a Natural Medicine Draft Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment

Board of Adjustment

The Salida Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers. The main item is a public hearing on a variance request for a side yard setback for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 340 Black Street. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and take public comments.

• Public hearing on variance for side yard setback for ADU at 340 Black Street
• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2024 and December 10, 2024
• Public comment via email to [email protected]
• Meeting available via Zoom webinar and YouTube live stream

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a regular meeting on May 6, 2025, with a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, special event liquor licenses for FIBArk and SunFest, and an agreement with the FIBArk Community Paddling Center. The council will also consider a resolution declaring May 15, 2025 as Arbor Day and hear citizen comments and reports from councilors, mayor, and treasurer.

• Approve FIBArk Special Event Liquor License for Riverside Park
• Approve FIBArk Special Event Liquor License for the FIBArk Boathouse
• Approve SunFest Special Event Liquor License
• Approve Agreement with FIBArk Community Paddling Center
• Resolution 2025-18 Approving May 15, 2025 as Arbor Day

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session with two discussion items: an update from Xcel Energy and the annual report from the Chaffee Housing Authority. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Xcel Energy update
• Chaffee Housing Authority annual report

Historic Preservation Commission

The Salida Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss updates to the Historic Survey Plan, the Land Use Code, guidelines for ghost signs and murals on masonry, and the historic hydro plant on Fooses Creek. Public comments are accepted after each agenda item.

• Historic Survey Plan Update
• Land Use Code Update
• Guidelines for ghost signs, murals, and painting on masonry surfaces
• Historic Hydro Plant on Fooses Creek

City Council

The Salida City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several routine items, including change orders, liquor licenses, and construction contracts. The main business includes resolutions on a subdivision improvement agreement, an intergovernmental agreement with CDOT, a temporary street closure, a real estate purchase, an affordable housing project, and a $450,000 airport grant.

• Award Oak Street Reconstruction Project Change Order
• Approve Blue Grass on the Arkansas Special Event Liquor License
• Approve Professional Services Agreement for Mesa Water Tank Design
• Approve Construction Contract for Salida Airport Taxiway 'A' Extension
• Resolution 2025-17: Accept $450,000 grant from Colorado Aeronautical Board

The Salida City Council approved a consent agenda and several resolutions, including the Angelview subdivision improvement agreement, an intergovernmental agreement with CDOT for S.H. 291 devolution, reauthorization of F Street closure with revised liquor license procedures, purchase of real property, authorization for the Eastside Senior Living Apartments project, and acceptance of a $450,000 Colorado Aeronautical Board grant. All motions passed, with some split votes on the CDOT agreement and F Street resolution.

• Approved consent agenda including Oak Street change order, Blue Grass on the Arkansas liquor license, Mesa Water Tank design agreement, CHA board recommendation, airport Taxiway A extension contract, Spiral Drive management, and airport fuel farm contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 for Angelview subdivision improvement agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-13 for CDOT S.H. 291 devolution agreement (6-1, Stephens nay)
• Approved Resolution 2025-14 reauthorizing F Street closure and revised liquor license outdoor expansion procedure (4-2, Pappenfort and Fontana nay)
• Approved Resolution 2025-15 authorizing purchase of real property (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-16 authorizing officers for Eastside Senior Living Apartments project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-17 accepting $450,000 Colorado Aeronautical Board grant (unanimous)

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss four items: a conceptual plan for a major subdivision (Salida Quality Farms Annexation / Places to Age) in a joint session with the Planning Commission, an update on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, an update from Xcel Energy, and an update on the South Arkansas River Restoration. These are discussion items only; no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Joint City Council and Planning Commission work session on conceptual plan for Salida Quality Farms Annexation / Places to Age major subdivision
• Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) update
• Xcel Energy update
• South Arkansas River Restoration update

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, proclamations, and public hearings on two amplified sound permit requests. The council will also enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the annual performance evaluations of the City Clerk and City Attorney.

• Public hearing on amplified sound permit for High Side! Bar and Grill
• Public hearing on sound permit for Ark Valley Indivisible Rally and March
• Proclamation celebrating April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month
• Executive session for City Clerk's and City Attorney's annual performance evaluations

The Salida City Council approved two amplified sound permits: one for High Side! Bar and Grill and one for the Ark Valley Indivisible Rally and March. Both motions passed unanimously with all five present members voting yea. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included the FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Community Grant letter of commitment, and entered executive session for personnel evaluations.

• Approved consent agenda including FEMA BRIC grant letter (5-0)
• Approved amplified sound permit for High Side! Bar and Grill (5-0)
• Approved amplified sound permit for Ark Valley Indivisible Rally and March (5-0)
• Entered executive session for City Clerk and City Attorney performance evaluations (5-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council work session includes four discussion items: training on agenda/packet management with CivicPlus, an update on the CCCF Community Grant, and discussions about Tenderfoot Mountain and F Street summer activities. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Agenda/Packet Management Training with CivicPlus
• CCCF Community Grant Update
• Tenderfoot Mountain Discussion
• F Street Summer Discussion

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a minor subdivision replat of Lot 1, Welch Replat and Subdivision into two lots, and a Limited Impact Review for a drive-through restaurant at 1002 E HWY 50. The commission will also approve minutes and hear unscheduled citizen comments.

• Minor Subdivision replat for Lot 1, Welch Replat and Subdivision into two lots
• Limited Impact Review for Drive-In Food or Beverage Facility (drive-through restaurant) at 1002 E HWY 50

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on two ordinances: granting Atmos Energy a non-exclusive natural gas franchise and approving a lease with Visionary Broadband for the Tenderfoot communication site. The council will also consider consent agenda items including contracts, liquor licenses, and memorandums of understanding, plus a new liquor license for Hacienda Jalisco and an amplified sound permit for High Side! Bar and Grill.

• Ordinance 2025-04: Atmos Energy gas utility franchise agreement (second reading/public hearing)
• Ordinance 2025-05: Tenderfoot communication site lease with Visionary Broadband (second reading/public hearing)
• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Hacienda Jalisco at 1220 E. Highway 50
• Amplified sound permit for High Side! Bar and Grill (public hearing)
• Resolution 2025-10: Adoption of a Park Development Manual

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: an update on PROST, a discussion on natural medicine, and a discussion on deed restriction language. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• PROST update
• Natural Medicine Discussion
• Deed Restriction Language Discussion

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision replat for Lot 1 of the Welch Replat and Subdivision, which would split the property into two lots. However, the draft plat has not been submitted, so staff recommends continuing the hearing to the next regular meeting on March 24, 2025. The agenda also includes approval of the January 27, 2025 minutes and other routine items.

• Public hearing on Minor Subdivision replat for Lot 1, Welch Replat and Subdivision, into two lots
• Staff recommends continuing the hearing to March 24, 2025 due to missing draft plat
• Approval of minutes from January 27, 2025
• Public comments accepted via email or Zoom registration

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing several action items including a second reading of an ordinance on underage alcohol and marijuana possession on private property, a franchise agreement with Atmos Energy for natural gas service, and a lease with Visionary Broadband. The council will also consider resolutions on inclusionary housing and citizen appointments, along with routine consent agenda items and an executive session for performance evaluations.

• Ordinance 2024-09: second reading to add Section 10-7-90 prohibiting knowingly allowing underage possession/consumption of alcohol/marijuana on private property
• Resolution 2025-07: amendment to inclusionary housing agreement for Holman Court Planned Development
• Ordinance 2025-04: non-exclusive natural gas franchise for Atmos Energy, first reading, public hearing set for March 4
• Ordinance 2025-05: lease with Visionary Broadband for Tenderfoot Communication Site, first reading
• Consent agenda: GovGrants application for SIPA grant and contract with Ehlers and Associates for municipal advisory services

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a work session to discuss two updates: one from the Extraordinary Teen Council and another from Mountain Valley Transit. The meeting is open to the public and accessible via Zoom or YouTube.

City Council

The Salida City Council will consider several action items, including a settlement agreement with the Town of Poncha Springs and related parties, a first amendment to the sewer transfer intergovernmental agreement, an ordinance to lift the temporary wastewater connection moratorium for properties served by the Poncha Interceptor, and a resolution amending the 2025 fee schedules. The council will also receive an update from Brittany Petterson's office and hear citizen comments.

• Approval of Release and Settlement Agreement between Town of Poncha Springs, Tailwind Group, LLC, Full Matters, LLC and City of Salida
• Resolution 2025-05: Approving First Amendment to IGA for Transfer of Sewer System between City of Salida and Town of Poncha Springs
• Ordinance 2025-03: Lifting temporary moratorium on wastewater connection applications for properties benefiting from the Poncha Interceptor
• Resolution 2025-06: Amending the 2025 Fee Schedules

The Salida City Council approved a settlement agreement with Poncha Springs and related parties, lifted the wastewater connection moratorium for properties served by the Poncha interceptor, and amended the 2025 fee schedule. All motions passed unanimously with six yeas. The council also discussed inclusionary housing at 711 Holman Court, requesting staff work with David LaRochelle.

• Approved Release and Settlement Agreement with Poncha Springs, Tailwind Group, and Full Matters (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-05 amending IGA for sewer system transfer with Poncha Springs (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-03 lifting wastewater connection moratorium for Poncha interceptor properties (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-06 amending 2025 fee schedule, effective Feb/March 2025 (6-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint work session to discuss two items: a proposed annexation, zoning, and major subdivision at 7305 CR 160, and a water and wastewater discussion with Ehlers. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• 7305 CR 160 Annexation, Zoning, and Major Subdivision
• Ehlers Water and Wastewater Discussion

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a joint work session with Poncha Springs Trustees to address remaining issues related to a proposed amendment to an intergovernmental agreement for the transfer of a water system. The meeting is procedural and does not include formal decisions.

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with one public hearing to consider a Minor Subdivision replat for Lot 1 of the Welch Replat and Subdivision, dividing it into two separate lots. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from December 10, 2024, and standard procedural items.

• Public hearing on Minor Subdivision replat for Lot 1, Welch Replat and Subdivision, into two lots
• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2024

The Salida Planning Commission approved the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting and voted to continue a public hearing for a minor subdivision replat of Lot 1, Welch Replat and Subdivision, to the next regular meeting on February 24, 2025, with the requirement that a draft plat be available for review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for minor subdivision replat of Lot 1, Welch Replat and Subdivision to February 24, 2025, with draft plat requirement (6-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council will meet to approve a $163,403.76 loan for water infrastructure, amend sustainability committee membership rules, and appoint members to the Chaffee Housing Authority Board. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Black History Month and a public hearing on the water loan ordinance.

• Approve $163,403.76 loan from CWRPDA for water project (Ordinance 2024-20)
• Amend Salida Municipal Code on Sustainability Committee membership (Ordinance 2025-01)
• Approve Special Event Liquor License for Elks Lodge 808
• Approve contract with Colorado Concrete Repair
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Upper Arkansas Watershed Partnership

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: the duties of the Public Art Commission and an update on the 1st & D Apartments Space to Create project. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of Public Art Commission duties
• Update on 1st & D Apartments Space to Create project

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on two ordinances: adopting the 2024 Model Traffic Code and approving the Angelview Major Impact Review for a planned development overlay and major subdivision. The council will also consider an emergency ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on natural medicine businesses and healing centers, plus several appointments and resolutions.

• Ordinance 2024-21: Adopt 2024 Model Traffic Code (second reading)
• Ordinance 2024-22: Approve Angelview Major Impact Review (second reading)
• Emergency Ordinance 2025-02: Temporary moratorium on natural medicine businesses
• New liquor license for Little Cambodia Restaurant at 720 East Highway 50
• Resolution 2025-02: Join Colorado Retirement Association 401(a) and 457(b) plans

The Salida City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including adopting the 2024 Model Traffic Code, approving the Angelview Major Impact Review for a planned development overlay and major subdivision, and imposing a temporary moratorium on natural medicine businesses. They also approved a new liquor license for Little Cambodia Restaurant, appointed council members to boards, and passed resolutions on public notices and retirement plans.

• Approved consent agenda including grant policy (6-0)
• Approved new liquor license for Little Cambodia Restaurant (5-0, Fontana recused)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-21, 2024 Model Traffic Code (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-22, Angelview Major Impact Review (6-0)
• Appointed Council Member Stephens as ex-officio to PROST Board (5-0)
• Re-appointed Pappenfort and Fontana to Finance Committee (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-01 on public notice posting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-02 to join Colorado Retirement Association (6-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: an update from the Chaffee County Building Official, downtown construction and closures, and the Parks Development Manual and Park Construction Standards. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• Chaffee County Building Official update
• Downtown construction and closure discussion
• Parks Development Manual and Park Construction Standards discussion