Morrison public meetings in 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Morrison Town Board will vote on a resolution to adopt the updated Three Mile Plan required for any annexation within three miles of the town boundary. It will also consider a resolution revising water and wastewater system development fees, raising the water fee to $15,790 and the wastewater fee to $12,900 while keeping the water resource fee at $10,500. An additional resolution will set the 2026 fee schedule, and the board will hold an executive session to discuss negotiation strategy for a potential annexation.

• Resolution – adopt updated Three Mile Plan for annexation planning
• Resolution – revise water system development fee to $15,790
• Resolution – revise wastewater system development fee to $12,900 (water resource fee remains $10,500)
• Resolution – establish 2026 fee schedule
• Executive session – strategy and negotiations for potential annexation

The Board adopted the updated Three Mile Plan, approved revised water and wastewater system development fees, and adopted the 2026 fee schedule with a paper‑bill waiver and temporary convenience fees. The Trustees also voted to enter an executive session to discuss potential annexation and related negotiation strategy. All motions passed with all present voting aye.

• Approved Three Mile Plan update (all present voted aye)
• Approved revised water and wastewater system development fees (all present voted aye)
• Approved 2026 fee schedule with paper‑bill waiver and two‑month convenience fee waiver (all present voted aye)
• Entered executive session to discuss potential annexation and negotiation strategy (all present voted aye)

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Morrison Town Board will consider several items at its regular meeting on Dec. 16, 2025. The board will vote on the Interstate Parking Agreement, which would replace the current contract and set the contractor’s management fee at 33% of net revenue. Additional items include a 2026 fee schedule, a pilot intergovernmental partnership with Westracks, and a resolution on locations for posting official notices.

• Interstate Parking Agreement – contract for parking management, contractor retains 33% of net revenue
• Resolution 2025-13 – adoption of the 2026 fee schedule
• Resolution 2025-14 – formalizing the Westracks pilot intergovernmental partnership
• Resolution 2025-15 – identifying locations for posting official notices
• Consent agenda – approval of Dec. 2, 2025 minutes, payroll, and vouchers

The Board of Trustees approved Resolution 2025-14 to formalize the town's participation in the Westracks pilot partnership. It also approved Resolution 2025-15 to designate locations for posting official town notices. Finally, the Board approved the December 16, 2025 consent agenda.

• Approved Resolution 2025-14 formalizing Westracks pilot partnership (all present aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025-15 identifying locations for posting official notices (all present aye)
• Approved the December 16, 2025 consent agenda (all present aye)

Public Notices

The Board of Trustees will adopt Ordinance No. 556, which amends Titles 8 and 10 of the Morrison Municipal Code concerning water use regulations. The ordinance was ordered to be published and will take effect on December 26, 2025. The full text is available on the town website and at the Office of the Town Clerk, 321 Colorado Highway 8.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 556 amending Titles 8 and 10 (water use regulations)
• Effective date: December 26, 2025
• Posting date: December 1, 2025; Published in The Canyon Courier on December 11, 2025
• Full text available at www.town.morrison.co.us and at the Town Clerk’s office

Public Notices

The Board of Trustees is considering Ordinance No. 2025-556 to amend municipal codes regarding water use and landscaping. The proposal introduces new water conservation standards, fee structures, and restrictions on certain landscaping practices.

• Prohibition of irrigation between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily
• Establishment of water system development, water resource, water service, and connection inspection fees
• Requirement that all new development connect to the Town's water system
• Prohibition of artificial trees, shrubs, or plants
• Updated standards for Automotive Center and Services, including limits on outdoor storage of wrecked vehicles

Public Notices

The Board of Trustees passed an ordinance amending Titles 8 and 10 of the Municipal Code to establish water conservation standards and prohibit certain landscaping practices. The measure was adopted with a vote of 9 yes and 2 nays.

• Prohibits irrigation between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily
• Prohibits artificial trees, shrubs, plants, and nonfunctional turf
• Establishes water system development, water resource, water service, and connection inspection fees
• Requires all new development to connect to the Town's water system
• Amends automotive center and services standards to prohibit outdoor storage of more than one wrecked or inoperable vehicle

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board will discuss an ordinance to implement water conservation standards and a resolution to establish the mill levy for fiscal year 2026. The meeting includes a presentation on the Bear Creek Lake Park reallocation study.

• Ordinance amending Titles 8 and 10 of the Morrison Municipal Code regarding water use regulations
• Resolution 2025-12 establishing a mill levy for Fiscal Year 2026
• Master Plan and Easement Agreement
• Bear Creek Lake Park reallocation study update presentation
• Review of payroll and vouchers

The Board of Trustees adopted an ordinance amending water‑use regulations in Titles 8 and 10 of the municipal code. They approved the master plan and easement agreement with Bear Creek Development. They also approved Resolution 2025‑12 establishing a mill levy for FY 2026 and adopted the December 2 consent agenda.

• Adopted water‑use ordinance amendment (all aye)
• Approved master plan and easement with Bear Creek Development (all aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑12 establishing a FY 2026 mill levy (all aye)
• Approved the December 2, 2025 consent agenda (all aye)

Hogback Newsletter

The Board of Trustees will consider the Colorado Public Utilities Commission's approved change to residential Time‑of‑Use pricing, moving the on‑peak period to 5 p.m.–9 p.m. on non‑holiday weekdays, effective the first billing cycle after Nov 1 2025. The change is revenue‑neutral, meaning it does not increase rates for customers. The meeting also includes routine items such as the new 5 p.m. start time for board meetings and announcements about community office hours and museum activities.

• Colorado PUC approved shift of residential TOU on‑peak pricing to 5 p.m.–9 p.m., effective after Nov 1 2025
• Regular board meetings will now begin at 5:00 p.m.
• Community Office Hours scheduled for Jan 20, Mar 17, May 19, Jul 21, Sep 15, and Nov 17 2026 at 110 Stone St.
• Museum volunteer training recruitment (contact Mary Ann Bonnell)
• Planning for 2026 Triceratops Gulch Project to be released early next year

Public Notices

The Town of Morrison Board of Trustees will hold an open meeting on November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The agenda item is a discussion of the Christmas lighting that will be installed at The Veteran’s Memorial on Bear Creek Avenue. No formal actions or decisions are expected to be taken at this meeting.

• Discussion of Christmas lighting at The Veteran’s Memorial, Bear Creek Avenue
• No formal actions or decisions will be taken

Public Notices

The Board of Trustees is meeting as the Liquor Licensing Authority to hold a public hearing. The body will consider an application for a transfer of ownership for a business.

• Transfer of Ownership application for Morrison Market Pl, Inc at 308 Bear Creek Avenue submitted by Satwant Bajwa

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Morrison Town Board will consider a motion to approve the transfer of an off‑premises liquor license for 308 Bear Creek Avenue to Morrison Market Pl, Inc., pending state approval. The board will also consider two resolutions appointing the Town Attorney and Town Manager and amending the Employee Handbook. A discussion on Title 8 updates and routine consent‑agenda items (minutes, payroll, vouchers) are also scheduled.

• Liquor License Transfer of 308 Bear Creek Avenue to Morrison Market Pl, Inc.
• Resolution 2025-10: appoint Town Attorney and Town Manager
• Resolution 2025-11: amend Employee Handbook
• Title 8 update – discussion only
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes (Nov 4, 2025), payroll, vouchers

The Board approved the transfer of a liquor license from Stinker Stores CO, Inc. to Morrison Market Pl, Inc., pending state approval. It also approved Resolution 2025-10 appointing the Town Attorney and Town Manager, and Resolution 2025-11 amending the employee handbook. The Consent Agenda and a motion to enter executive session were each approved unanimously.

• Approved liquor license transfer to Morrison Market Pl, Inc. (contingent on state approval)
• Approved Resolution 2025-10 appointing Town Attorney and Town Manager
• Approved Resolution 2025-11 amending the employee handbook
• Approved the November 18, 2025 Consent Agenda
• Approved motion to enter executive session on east area planning negotiations

Public Notices

The Board of Trustees will consider the Town of Morrison’s proposed 2026 Capital Improvement Plan at its regular meeting on November 4, 2025. The plan is available for public inspection at the town office and at www.morrisonco.us, and residents may file objections before the plan is finally adopted. The meeting will be held at Morrison Town Hall, 110 Stone Street, at 5:00 pm.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2026 Capital Improvement Plan

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget and then vote on Resolution 2025‑07 to adopt the budget. The budget includes $4,028,156 in General Fund expenditures and $4,387,180 in revenues, and $12,347,958 in Utility Fund expenditures with $7,962,500 in revenues. The meeting also includes adoption of the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan (Resolution 2025‑08) and discussion of updating water and sewer fee schedules (Resolution 2025‑09) and Neptune water‑meter software.

• Adopt Resolution 2025‑07: 2026 Budget (General Fund $4,028,156 exp., $4,387,180 rev.; Utility Fund $12,347,958 exp., $7,962,500 rev.)
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑08: Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Public hearing on the 2026 Budget
• Resolution 2025‑09: Update schedule of water and sewer fees
• Discussion of Neptune water‑meter software

The board unanimously approved the resolution adopting the 2026 budget. They also adopted the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan for 2026‑2030. Trustees approved the quote for the Neptune Water Meter Software upgrade. The updated water and sewer fee schedule effective Jan 1 2026 and the consent agenda were also approved.

• Approved 2026 Budget (Resolution 2025‑07) – all present voted aye
• Approved five‑year Capital Improvement Plan (2026‑2030) (Resolution 2025‑08) – all present voted aye
• Approved Neptune Water Meter Software upgrade quote – all present voted aye
• Approved updated Water Usage Rate Schedule (Resolution 2025‑09) effective Jan 1 2026 – all present voted aye
• Approved Consent Agenda for Nov 4 2025 – all present voted aye

Hogback Newsletter

The Board of Trustees will hold community office hours on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 110 Stone St. The town will also host a Night at the Morrison Natural History Museum (5 p.m.–9 p.m.) with free admission and a suggested $10 donation, and a Veteran’s Day Celebration on Tuesday, November 18. No formal decisions or policy actions are listed on the agenda.

• Night at the Morrison Natural History Museum – free admission, suggested donation $10 per person, 5 p.m.–9 p.m., November 8, 2025, 501 CO‑8, Morrison, CO 80465
• Veteran’s Day Celebration – Tuesday, November 18, 2025
• Community Office Hours – Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 3 p.m.–4:30 p.m., 110 Stone St., Morrison, CO 80465
• Board of Trustees meeting – Thursday, November 27, 2025 (office closed for Thanksgiving and Black Friday)
• Future Community Office Hours dates listed for 2026

Public Notices

The Board of Trustees will review the town’s proposed 2026 budget at two public hearings on Oct 21 and Nov 4, 2025. The budget documents are available online at www.morrisonco.us and for inspection at Town Hall. Residents may file objections before the budget’s final adoption.

• Public hearing on 2026 budget – Oct 21, 2025, 5:00 pm, Morrison Town Hall, 110 Stone Street
• Public hearing on 2026 budget – Nov 4, 2025, 5:00 pm, Morrison Town Hall, 110 Stone Street
• Proposed 2026 budget posted online at www.morrisonco.us and available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s office

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board will conduct the first public hearing for the 2026 budget and discuss updates to the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program. The board is also reviewing water and sewer usage rates and an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Denver regarding the Red Rocks Amphitheater.

• Public Hearing #1 for the 2026 Budget
• Proposed 2026 General Fund capital projects totaling $1,707,000
• Proposed 2026 Utility Fund capital projects totaling $10,578,000
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Denver for Red Rocks Amphitheater
• Town Office Improvements bid award

The Board of Trustees approved the intergovernmental agreement with the City of Denver for Red Rocks Amphitheater license fees, effective through Dec. 31 2026 and directing staff to renegotiate for 2027. The Board also approved the town‑office improvement bid to WCC Construction, amended the Town Manager’s employment contract, and adopted the consent agenda. An executive‑session motion to discuss water and sewer negotiations was also approved.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Denver for Red Rocks Amphitheater (unanimous)
• Approved town‑office improvement bid to WCC Construction (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Town Manager employment agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda for Oct 21 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session on water and sewer negotiations (unanimous)

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board will review the draft 2026 budget, which proposes $4,527,394 in General Fund revenues and $3,764,470 in expenditures. The board will also discuss water conservation standards and an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Denver regarding Red Rocks Amphitheater.

• 2026 Draft Budget presentation
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Denver for Red Rocks Amphitheater
• Work session on water conservation standards
• Proposed General Fund capital projects budget of $1,645,000
• Board of Trustees Policies Amendment

The Board of Trustees approved the 2026 Board goals, amended the policy to start public bi‑monthly meetings at 5:00 p.m., and voted to table the intergovernmental agreement with the City of Denver for Red Rocks Amphitheater. The Consent Agenda for the meeting was also approved. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopt 2026 Board goals (approved unanimously)
• Amend meeting start time to 5:00 p.m. for public bi‑monthly meetings (approved unanimously)
• Table intergovernmental agreement with City of Denver for Red Rocks Amphitheater (approved unanimously)
• Approve Consent Agenda for October 7, 2025 (approved unanimously)

Hogback Newsletter

The Board of Trustees approved moving regular town board meetings to a 5:00 p.m. start. The agenda also shared the schedule for upcoming Community Office Hours and announced Xcel Energy’s updated outage map. A QR code was provided for reporting code violations.

• Regular Town Board meetings will now begin at 5:00 p.m.
• Community Office Hours dates for 2026 listed (e.g., Nov 18, 2025 3‑4:30 p.m.; Jan 20, 2026; March 17, 2026; etc.)
• Xcel Energy’s electric outage map updated; accessible at outagemap-xcelenergy.com
• QR code introduced for residents to report code violations
• Annual Cider Fest recap shared with residents

Public Notices

The Board of Trustees will meet to review past goals and the Capital Improvement Program. The notice states that no formal actions or decisions will be taken during this session.

• Review of 2023 and 2024 goals
• Review of Capital Improvement Program
• Policy and procedure review
• Development of 2026 goals

Public Notices

The Morrison Town Board will hold a special meeting on September 25, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 110 Stone Street. The meeting is limited to a presentation about the Amrize Quarry. No formal actions, decisions, or official record will be made during this session.

• Amrize Quarry presentation (informational only)
• Meeting location: 110 Stone Street, Morrison, CO
• Zoom access: Meeting ID 890 5690 1643, Passcode 250612

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board will discuss the 2026 draft budget, including proposed staffing increases for water and sewer operations. The meeting includes an executive session to develop negotiation strategies for the wastewater treatment plant expansion and east area planning.

• Proposed $5 million placeholder for wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) expansion
• Proposed addition of four full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for water and sewer operators
• Adoption of Town of Morrison Pay Structure
• Bid award for Special Projects Planning and Development Services
• Proposed increase of uniform/boots stipend from $200 to $450

The Board adopted the Town of Morrison employee pay structure. It approved the award of the special projects planning and development services contract to Community Planning Strategies. The September 16, 2025 consent agenda was approved. The Board also entered an executive session to discuss the wastewater treatment plant expansion and east‑area planning agreements.

• Approved Town of Morrison employee pay structure (all present voted aye)
• Approved bid award to Community Planning Strategies for special projects planning and development services (all present voted aye)
• Approved September 16, 2025 consent agenda (all present voted aye)
• Moved into executive session to discuss wastewater treatment plant expansion and east‑area planning agreements (all present voted aye)

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board will discuss the appointment of a new Municipal Judge and proposed organizational changes to staff roles and compensation. The board will also review the initial draft of the 2026 budget and a water tank bill of sale.

• Resolution 2025-05 to appoint Kevin T. Ellmann as Municipal Judge with a $600 monthly base payment and $175/hr for work exceeding two hours
• Proposed salary increase for Public Works Director to $120,000
• Proposed salary increase for Town Clerk to $92,000
• Proposed salary increase for Museum Director to $84,000
• Presentation of the 2026 Budget Initial Draft

The Board approved a motion to enter executive session to discuss negotiations on the wastewater treatment plant expansion. Trustees approved Resolution 2025‑05, appointing Judge Ellmann as the Morrison Municipal Judge. The Board also approved the bill of sale for the Mt. Carbon Metro District water tank, subject to the Town Manager’s discretion, and adopted the consent agenda for the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter executive session on wastewater plant expansion (unanimous aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑05 appointing Judge Ellmann as Municipal Judge (unanimous aye)
• Approved bill of sale for Mt. Carbon Metro District water tank (unanimous aye)
• Approved the consent agenda for September 2, 2025 (unanimous aye)

Hogback Newsletter

The provided text is a community newsletter rather than a formal meeting agenda. It lists upcoming Board of Trustees meetings and local events, but contains no specific items for decision or discussion.

• Board of Trustees meetings on September 2 and 16 at 6:00 pm
• Morrison Ciderfest on September 27, 2025, at 150 Spring Street
• Night at the Museums event on November 8 from 5-9 PM

Public Notices

The Morrison Liquor Licensing Authority will hold a public hearing to consider a special event permit application. The request is for the dispensing of fermented malt beverages during the Morrison Ciderfest.

• Special Event Permit application by Promote Morrison (ProMo) for fermented malt beverages
• Event dates: September 26, 2025 (5:00 pm to 8:00 pm) and September 27, 2025 (10:00 am to 7:00 pm)
• Event location: 150 Spring Street, Morrison, Colorado

Public Notices

The Morrison Board of Trustees will vote on Ordinance No. 555, which proposes amending the Morrison Municipal Code to add a new temporary governmental storage use in the R1 district. The change would allow government entities to store materials and equipment on their property.

• Amend Title 10 to add 'Governmental Storage' as a temporary use in R1 district
• Define 'Governmental Storage' as temporary storage of government materials and equipment on government property
• Ordinance takes effect 15 days after adoption and publication

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Morrison Town Board will hold its regular meeting at Town Hall to conduct routine business, hear departmental reports including museum updates and public safety data, and decide on a special event liquor license for the Promote Morrison festival. The board will also review ordinance changes, contract awards, and future agenda items.

• Vote on special event liquor license for Promote Morrison festival
• Consider ordinance amending Title 10 for temporary governmental storage
• Award Red Rocks Amphitheater water tank bid
• Review 2026 budget kick-off and fee schedule updates
• Hear museum peak season report with 9,649 visitors served and $178,050 revenue

The Board unanimously approved a Special Events Permit for Promote Morrison. It also adopted an amendment to Title 10 of the municipal code for temporary governmental storage, conditionally approved the Red Rocks Amphitheatre water tank contract with Garney Companies, Inc., and approved a ground lease with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at $500 per month. The August 19 consent agenda was also approved.

• Approved Special Events Permit for Promote Morrison (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending Title 10 for temporary governmental storage (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Red Rocks Amphitheatre water tank bid to Garney Companies, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Jefferson County Sheriff's Office ground lease at $500/month, pending attorney and manager sign‑off (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2025 consent agenda (unanimous)

Public Notices

The Town of Morrison is holding a community meeting to discuss a proposed Conditional Use Permit for a Commercial Wireless Telecommunications Service facility. T-Mobile West LLC will present plans to upgrade and relocate equipment at 405-407 Bear Creek Ave.

• Proposed replacement of Remote Radio Units (RRUs) and three antennas
• Proposed relocation of equipment to the rear of the property
• Proposed upgrades to the property owner's deck for equipment placement
• Public feedback session for the 405-407 Bear Creek Ave project

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board will receive a financial audit presentation from Hinkle and Company for the year ending December 31, 2024. The board is also scheduled to discuss a Long Ranch Easement Agreement.

• Hinkle and Company audit presentation for fiscal year ending December 31, 2024
• Long Ranch Easement Agreement
• Departmental reports from Utilities, Planning and Zoning, Parking, Town Manager, and Town Attorney

The Board of Trustees approved the Long Ranch Easement Agreement, establishing a life estate with Sally B. Long and the named remaindermen. The Board also approved the August 5, 2025 consent agenda. No other motions were decided; remaining items were noted for future consideration.

• Approved Long Ranch Easement Agreement (all present voted aye)
• Approved August 5, 2025 consent agenda (all present voted aye)

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve an Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Mount Carbon Metropolitan District. This agreement replaces a previous IGA and governs water and sewer service obligations and infrastructure requirements.

• Proposed Amended and Restated IGA with Mount Carbon Metropolitan District
• Water service obligation of 1,427 EQRs and sewer service obligation of 1,227 EQRs
• Requirement for the District to design and expand the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP)
• District contributions of $80,000 for Morrison Operating Reservoir Pump Station
• District contributions of $97,920 for Quarry Reservoir No. 2 Pump System

The Board entered an executive session to discuss the Mt. Carbon IGA, with all members present voting aye. Afterwards, the Board approved the Amended & Restated Intergovernmental Agreement with Laas eaiaas Metropolitan District, again with unanimous support from those present.

• Entered executive session on Mt. Carbon IGA (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved Amended & Restated Intergovernmental Agreement with Laas eaiaas Metropolitan District (unanimous aye vote)

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board will discuss earmarking funds for holiday lighting and a downtown beautification project. The meeting also includes a liaison introduction from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and departmental reports.

• Proposed $20,000 earmark for holiday lighting RFP
• Proposed $10,000 earmark for downtown beautification projects
• Introduction of Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office liaison
• Report on the closure of the Iron Bridge at the north end of South Park to vehicular traffic
• Update on the Morrison Park Historic Wall project

The Board of Trustees voted to approve the consent agenda for July 15, 2025. Trustee Bernhardt made the motion, Trustee Nash seconded, and all members voted aye. No other actions or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous aye vote)

Hogback Newsletter

The provided document is a community newsletter rather than a formal meeting agenda. It notes that Board of Trustees meetings are scheduled for July 1 and July 15 at 6:00 pm, but lists no specific action items for decision.

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board is reviewing a proposal for a performance-based merit pay program for employees. The Board is also considering a lease agreement to provide office and garage space to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

• Proposed lease of town office first floor and seven garage bays to Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for $10,000 per month
• Proposed merit pay program with increases ranging from 0% to 2.5% based on performance levels
• Water Treatment Plant Overflow Structure Project scheduled to begin construction within two months
• Proclamation recognizing Trustee Sutton
• Replacement of fire hydrant located outside gas station off Rooney Road

The Board voted to approve a lease for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at 321 Highway 8 in Morrison. The Consent Agenda for July 1, 2025 was also approved. The minutes from the June 17 meeting were amended to include Trustee Bernhardt’s statement.

• Approved lease for Jefferson County Sheriff's Office property at 321 Highway 8 (unanimous vote)
• Approved the July 1, 2025 Consent Agenda (unanimous vote)
• Amended June 17 minutes to reflect Trustee Bernhardt’s statement (unanimous vote)

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board will meet to receive legal advice regarding the lease and use of Town land for a retail marijuana store. The board will also address a vacancy and consider a purchase order for IT network updates.

• Executive session regarding lease of Town land for a retail marijuana store
• Board of Trustees Vacancy Determination
• Purchase Order for IT Network Updates
• Report on Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office lease for Town Offices bottom floor and garage bays

The Board entered an executive session to discuss a retail marijuana store lease, with all present voting aye. The Board approved a purchase order for IT network upgrades, with all present voting aye. The June 17 consent agenda was approved unanimously. The Board chose to keep the status quo on the board vacancy without a formal motion.

• Entered executive session on retail marijuana store lease (all present voted aye)
• Approved purchase order for IT network upgrades (all present voted aye)
• Approved June 17 consent agenda (all present voted aye)
• Kept status quo on board vacancy (no formal motion)

Public Notices

The Morrison Liquor Licensing Authority will hold a public hearing to consider a new hotel and restaurant liquor license application. The application was filed by LA Rocca Rossa LLC.

• Liquor license application for 209 Bear Creek Avenue by LA Rocca Rossa LLC

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board will hold a public hearing regarding a hotel and restaurant liquor license application. The board is also considering a construction bid for a raw water meter project.

• Public hearing for La Rocca Rossa LLC hotel and restaurant liquor license at 209 Bear Creek Avenue
• Bid proposal from Bear Creek Capital Ventures, Inc. dba Bear Excavating for Raw Water Meter Construction Services
• Executive session to discuss strategy for Mt. Carbon IGA negotiations

The Board entered an executive session to discuss negotiation strategy for the Mt. Carbon IGA, with all trustees voting aye. It approved Bear Capital Ventures, Inc. dba Bear Excavating for raw water meter construction services, again unanimously. The Board also approved a hotel and restaurant liquor license for La Rocca Rossa LLC dba La Rocca Rossa, with all present voting aye. Finally, the June 3 consent agenda was approved unanimously.

• Entered executive session on Mt. Carbon IGA negotiations (unanimous aye)
• Approved Bear Capital Ventures raw water meter construction contract (unanimous aye)
• Approved hotel and restaurant liquor license for La Rocca Rossa LLC (unanimous aye)
• Approved June 3 consent agenda (unanimous aye)

Public Notices

The Town of Morrison has provided a rewrite of Title 10, the Land Use Code, which became effective June 18, 2024. This code establishes zoning districts, permitted land uses, and development standards for the community.

• Establishment of zoning districts: Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Low-Density Residential (R1), Medium-Density Residential (R2), Historic Downtown (HD), Mixed Use Neighborhood (MX-N), Light Industrial (LI), and Planned Development (PD)
• Permitted Uses Table defining where residential, agricultural, civic, commercial, and industrial activities are allowed
• Development standards for parking, loading, landscaping, screening, fences, walls, signs, and exterior lighting
• Review procedures for development permits, subdivisions, and ordinance amendments
• Transition rules for pending applications and prior development approvals

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board is meeting to discuss updates to land use regulations and municipal codes. The session includes a review of zoning district changes and professional service agreements for code enforcement and design.

• Ordinance 553: Amending Titles 7 and 10 of the Municipal Code regarding land use regulations
• Ordinance 554: Amending Section 3-2-4 and repealing Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 4 of the Municipal Code
• Professional Services Agreement with SAFEBuilt for Code Enforcement
• First Amendment to Toole Design Professional Services Agreement
• Water Treatment Plant Bill of Sale, Assignment, and Acceptance Verification

The Board adopted Ordinance 553, amending Titles 7 and 10 to allow one hotel in the MX‑N district with a 90‑room limit and to shorten the exterior‑lighting compliance deadline to one year. It also adopted Ordinance 554, amended Section 3‑2‑4 and repealed Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 4, and approved several service agreements and the water‑treatment plant bill of sale. All motions were carried with all members present voting aye.

• Adopted Ordinance 553 amending Titles 7 & 10: one hotel in MX‑N district with 90‑room limit; lighting compliance deadline shortened to one year (motion carried unanimously)
• Adopted Ordinance 554 amending Section 3‑2‑4 and repealing Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 4 (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with SAFEbuilt for Code Enforcement (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Toole Design (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved Water Treatment Plant Bill of Sale, Assignment, and Acceptance Verification (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved the May 20 Consent Agenda (motion carried unanimously)

Public Notices

The Board of Trustees is considering Ordinance No. 554 to remove the prohibition of medical and retail marijuana within the Town. The proposal includes repealing Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 4 of the Morrison Municipal Code.

• Repeal of Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 4 regarding marijuana prohibition
• Exemption of medical and retail marijuana sales from the 3.75% sales tax

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board will discuss Ordinance 553, which amends Titles 7 and 10 of the Morrison Municipal Code (zoning and other regulations). They will also consider amendments to financial policies. The consent agenda includes approval of April 15 meeting minutes, payroll, and vouchers. An executive session is scheduled to receive legal advice on the lease of town land for a retail marijuana store.

• Discussion of Ordinance 553 amending Titles 7 and 10 of the Municipal Code
• Financial Policies Amendment consideration
• Executive session on retail marijuana store lease and use of town land
• Consent agenda: approve April 15 minutes, payroll, and vouchers

The Board approved a Financial Policies amendment and adopted the consent agenda for May 6, 2025. It also authorized the mayor to sign a letter of support to Jefferson County for an RTD grant, passing 6 ayes to 1 nay. Additionally, the Board added the RTD grant support item to the agenda, entered an executive session on a marijuana retail lease, and approved the agenda amendment unanimously.

• Added 'Letter of Support—RTD Grant for Jefferson County' to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Policies amendment (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign RTD grant support letter (6 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved Consent Agenda for May 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on marijuana retail lease (unanimous)

Hogback Newsletter

The May 2025 newsletter lists board of trustees meetings on May 6 and 20 at 6:00 pm, but includes no specific agenda items, ordinances, or decisions to be made. The document primarily announces community events such as town clean-up days, graduation recognition, and a time capsule celebration at Red Rocks Elementary. No budget, rezoning, or contract items are mentioned.

• Town Clean-Up Days scheduled for May 17-18 at 700 Bear Creek Ave (residents only, restricted items listed).
• Red Rocks Elementary 70th Anniversary Time Capsule Celebration on May 16, including drone photography and assembly.
• Recognition of 2025 graduates Callie Glider-Woods, Aycelan Burris, and Isabella Menges.
• Museum spring trail updates with bird and wildflower sightings.
• Opt-in text notification system available by texting 'MORRISON' to 91896.

Public Notices

The Morrison Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss revisions to Title 10, covering sensitive lands, stormwater, and drainage. No formal actions or decisions will be made at this meeting, and no official record will be kept.

• Title 10 Revision: Sensitive Lands, Stormwater, and Drainage (discussion only)

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town of Morrison Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss revisions to Title 10 concerning sensitive lands, stormwater, and drainage. No formal actions or decisions will be taken at this meeting.

• Title 10 Revision: Sensitive Lands, Stormwater, and Drainage

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board will meet to review departmental reports and a specific encroachment agreement. The meeting includes an executive session to receive legal advice regarding the lease and use of Town land for a retail marijuana store.

• Encroachment Agreement for 209 Bear Creek Avenue
• Executive session regarding lease of Town land for a retail marijuana store
• Review of payroll and vouchers

The board voted to authorize the Town Manager to issue a revocable permit for the 209 Bear Creek Avenue encroachment agreement. The board approved the April 15 consent agenda. The board also approved entering an executive session to receive legal advice on a lease for a retail marijuana store.

• Authorized Town Manager to issue revocable permit for 209 Bear Creek Ave encroachment (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda for April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss lease for retail marijuana store (unanimous)

Hogback Newsletter

This newsletter announces the Town of Morrison's launch of TextMyGov, a new text messaging service for residents and businesses to receive notifications and on-demand information. It also highlights upcoming events including Stegosaurus Day, a town clean-up, and an Easter Egg Hunt. The next board meetings are scheduled for April 1 and 15 at 6:00 pm.

• TextMyGov service launching April 2025; opt-in by texting 'MORRISON' to 91896
• Stegosaurus Day on Saturday, April 26 at Morrison Natural History Museum
• Town Clean Up Days on May 17-18 at 700 Bear Creek Avenue (residents only)
• Easter Egg Hunt (date not specified in text)
• Xpress Bill Pay available for utility accounts

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board will consider two revocable encroachment agreements related to the RED Hotel development at 203-205 Bear Creek Avenue, appoint a new Denver Regional Council of Governments liaison, and hold an executive session to discuss negotiations for the Morrison Main Street Grant. The consent agenda includes approval of March 18 meeting minutes, payroll, and vouchers.

• RED Hotel Encroachment Agreement #1 and #2
• Appointment of new DRCOG liaison
• Executive session to discuss Morrison Main Street Grant negotiations
• Approval of March 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Payroll and voucher approvals

The Board voted to let the Town Manager issue a revocable permit once the two encroachment agreements for 205 Bear Creek Avenue are executed. Trustees also appointed Angela Bernhardt as the town’s liaison to the Denver Regional Council of Governments and approved the April 1 consent agenda. An executive session was opened to discuss strategy for the Morrison Main Street Grant negotiations.

• Authorized Town Manager to issue revocable permit for 205 Bear Creek encroachments (unanimous aye)
• Appointed Trustee Angela Bernhardt as Denver Regional Council of Governments liaison (unanimous aye)
• Approved April 1 consent agenda – 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention (Trustee Sutton)
• Entered executive session to plan Main Street Grant negotiations (unanimous aye)

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board will meet to determine negotiation positions and strategies regarding the Mt. Carbon IGA. The meeting also includes departmental reports and a consent agenda for payroll and vouchers.

• Executive session regarding Mt. Carbon IGA negotiations
• Payment of $9,902.50 to Professional Management Solutions for accounting and audit services
• Payment of $2,367.57 to David J. Thrower for March 2025 judicial services
• Payment of $1,096.07 to Istonish for managed IT services
• Report on rock wall design for Morrison Park via Mile High Flood District funding

The Morrison Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on March 18, 2025, but took no substantive public decisions. The only action was a unanimous vote to enter executive session to discuss negotiation strategy for the Mt. Carbon IGA. Public comments addressed parking, safety, and wildfire mitigation, but no action was taken on these topics.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for Mt. Carbon IGA negotiations (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda for March 18, 2025 (unanimous)

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board will discuss Resolution 2025-04 to update personnel policies, including an increase in the sick hour cap. The board will also hold an executive session regarding the Morrison Main Street Grant.

• Resolution 2025-04: Amending Town Personnel Policies to increase sick hour cap from 192 to 240 hours
• Executive Session: Strategy and negotiations for the Morrison Main Street Grant
• BCWA 2025 cost share for the Town of Morrison totaling $5,351
• Departmental reports on Red Rocks Ranch water/sewer installations and parking revenue
• Project updates for the 16 Acre Development Concept and Safer Main St. Grant

The Board of Trustees approved Resolution 2025-04, amending the Town's Personnel Policies, with all present members voting in favor. The board also approved the consent agenda for March 4, 2025, and entered executive session to discuss negotiation strategy for the Morrison Main Street Grant.

• Approved Resolution 2025-04 amending the Town of Morrison Personnel Policies.
• Approved the Consent Agenda for March 4, 2025.
• Entered executive session to discuss negotiations for the Morrison Main Street Grant.

Hogback Newsletter

The provided document is a community newsletter rather than a formal meeting agenda. It lists upcoming Board of Trustees meetings for March 4 and 18, 2025, and announces new museum staff.

• Board of Trustees meetings on March 4 and 18 at 6:00 pm

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Morrison Board of Trustees will hold a work session to debrief Phases 1 and 1.5 of the Title 10 revision, covering districts, uses, and development standards. No formal actions or decisions will be taken during this session.

• Title 10 Revision: Debrief Phases 1 and 1.5 covering districts, uses, and development standards

Public Notices

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to debrief Phases 1 and 1.5 of the Title 10 Revision. The discussion will cover districts, uses, and development standards. No formal actions or decisions will be taken during this meeting.

• Title 10 Revision debrief regarding districts, uses, and development standards

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board will discuss Resolution 2025-04 to amend personnel policies, including changes to leave accruals and the establishment of a parental leave policy. The board will also hold a study session regarding Title 10 revisions.

• Resolution 2025-04: Proposed increase of sick hour cap to 240 and PTO cap to 180
• Resolution 2025-04: Proposed six weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption
• Resolution 2025-04: Proposed removal of sick hour payouts upon employee separation
• Study Session: Title 10 Revision
• Project Update: Spring Street Bridge nearing completion of final punch list items

The Morrison Board of Trustees voted unanimously to continue Resolution 2025-04 (Personnel Policies) to the next regular meeting on March 4, 2025. The consent agenda was approved with 6 ayes, 0 nays, and one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments and a study session on Title 10 revision.

• Continued Resolution 2025-04 Personnel Policies to March 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda for February 18, 2025 (6-0, 1 abstention)

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board will conduct a work session regarding a paid parking program. The regular meeting includes discussions on Planning Commission code amendments and the Community Action Committee.

• Work session on Paid Parking Program
• Ordinance 552: Amending Titles 2 and 10 regarding the Planning Commission
• Resolution 2025-03: Community Action Committee
• Discussion on Police Department Vehicle Surplus
• Museum report noting $55,750.43 SCFD grant for 2025

The Board of Trustees adopted Ordinance No. 552, amending the municipal code to disband the Planning Commission, with a 4-2 vote. They also approved Resolution 2025-03 establishing a Community Action Committee, amended to remove the Board of Trustee Liaison, by unanimous vote. The consent agenda was approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 552 disbanding Planning Commission (4-2)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03 establishing Community Action Committee, without Board liaison (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda for February 4, 2025 (unanimous)

Public Notices

The Board of Trustees is considering Ordinance No. 552 to abolish the Planning Commission as an appointed body. The proposal transfers the commission's duties and decision-making authority to the Board of Trustees and town staff.

• Ordinance No. 552 to repeal sections of Titles 2 and 10 of the Municipal Code regarding the Planning Commission
• Transfer of authority for land use community notice review and decisions to the Board of Trustees
• Amendment of the Municipal Code to allow staff or the Board of Trustees to initiate LUC text amendments
• Amendment of the Municipal Code to allow staff or the Board of Trustees to initiate comprehensive plan adoptions or amendments

Hogback Newsletter

The provided document is a community newsletter rather than a formal meeting agenda. It lists upcoming Board of Trustees meetings for February 4 and 18, 2025, and a Planning Commission meeting for February 11, 2025.

• Board of Trustees meeting: February 4, 2025
• Planning Commission meeting: February 11, 2025
• Board of Trustees meeting: February 18, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The Town Board will discuss and vote on two main items: providing direction to the town attorney on potential changes to the Planning Commission's functions and duties, and approving a third extension of the residential refuse and recycling contract with Republic Services with a 4% rate increase. The board will also receive departmental reports including an update on the Spring Street bridge rebuild and parking/court revenue data.

• Board direction on Planning Commission – possible ordinance amending Titles 2 and 10 to change review/approval authority
• Republic Services contract extension – 4% rate increase, trash to $12.76/month, recycle to $4.12/month, term through Jan 2026
• Spring Street bridge rebuild at ~85% completion; final railing and asphalt repairs planned for spring
• Parking revenue report: 2024 net parking revenue $417,713.36, portion due to town $298,529.95
• Executive session for legal advice on Emergent Enforcement Services

The Board directed the Town Attorney to draft an ordinance removing the Planning Commission from its duties and to create a citizen planning committee with similar goals, passing 6-1 with Trustee Wirtz opposed. The Board also approved a third extension of the Republic Services refuse and recycling contract unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the consent agenda was approved and an executive session was held for legal advice.

• Directed Town Attorney to draft ordinance removing Planning Commission and create citizen committee (6-1)
• Approved third extension of Republic Services refuse/recycling contract (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda for January 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Moved to executive session for legal advice on Emergent Enforcement Services (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This regular Planning Commission meeting consists entirely of procedural steps such as call to order, roll call, public comment, approvals of minutes, staff reports, and adjournment. No specific proposals, applications, or decisions are listed on the agenda.

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

The board will hold a work session on Chapter 1 of Title 2 regarding planning commission meetings and duties. During the regular meeting, they will consider resolutions to designate official posting locations and reappoint Judge David Thrower as Municipal Judge with a monthly compensation of $2,367.57, renegotiable after April 14, 2025. The meeting also includes departmental reports and an executive session for legal advice on Emergent Enforcement Services.

• Work session on planning commission meetings and duties (Chapter 1, Title 2 of Municipal Code)
• Resolution 2025-01: Designating official posting locations for town notices (U.S. Post Office and town website)
• Resolution 2025-02: Reappointing David Thrower as Municipal Judge with $2,367.57/month compensation
• Executive session for legal advice on Emergent Enforcement Services

The Morrison Board of Trustees adopted Resolution 2025-01 identifying official notice posting locations and Resolution 2025-02 appointing Judge Thrower as Municipal Judge, subject to Town Attorney review. The consent agenda was approved. No other substantive decisions were made; public comments and future agenda items were discussed.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-01 identifying locations for posting official notices (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-02 appointing Judge Thrower as Municipal Judge, subject to Town Attorney final review (unanimous)
• Approved the Consent Agenda for January 7, 2025 (unanimous)