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Morrison public meetings in 2025

33 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Fri Dec 26, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

Town Board adopts updated Three Mile Plan for future annexations

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Three Mile Plan update and fee schedule, enters exec session

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.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

Town Board to approve new Interstate Parking Agreement

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves three resolutions and the consent agenda

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.

Thu Dec 11, 2025

Public Notices

Ordinance 556 amends water use regulations, effective Dec 26, 2025

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.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

Town Board to consider water use regulations and 2026 mill levy

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.

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✓ Decided: Town approved a mill levy for fiscal year 2026

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.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Public Notices

Town of Morrison proposes new water conservation and landscaping regulations

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.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

Public Notices

Town of Morrison adopts Ordinance 2025-556 regarding water use and landscaping

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.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

Hogback Newsletter

Utility TOU rates shift to 5‑9 p.m. on weekdays

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.

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Fri Nov 21, 2025

Public Notices

Board will discuss Christmas lighting at Veteran's Memorial, no decisions

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.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

Board will vote on transferring a liquor license to Morrison Market Pl, Inc.

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves liquor license transfer and key personnel appointments

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.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Public Notices

Town of Morrison to consider liquor license ownership transfer

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.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

Town Board to adopt Morrison 2026 budget and capital improvement plan

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2026 budget, capital plan, and water utility updates

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.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

Public Notices

Board will hear public input on the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan

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.

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Sat Nov 1, 2025

Hogback Newsletter

Community office hours and public events scheduled for November 2025

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.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

Town of Morrison holds first public hearing on proposed 2026 budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Red Rocks Amphitheater agreement with Denver

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.

Tue Oct 21, 2025

Public Notices

Town of Morrison will hold public hearings on the 2026 budget

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.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

Town of Morrison to present draft 2026 budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2026 goals and changes meeting start time to 5 p.m.

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.

Wed Oct 1, 2025

Hogback Newsletter

Board meeting start time changes to 5:00 p.m., plus community updates

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.

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Tue Sep 30, 2025

Public Notices

Town of Morrison Board of Trustees to hold annual retreat

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.

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Thu Sep 25, 2025

Public Notices

Town Board holds special meeting for Amrize Quarry presentation (no decisions)

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.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

Town Board to review 2026 draft budget and wastewater plant expansion

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves employee pay structure, special project bid, and consent agenda

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.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

Town Board to consider municipal judge appointment and staff pay increases

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.

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✓ Decided: Board appointed Judge Ellmann as Morrison Municipal Judge

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.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

✓ Decided: Board approves event permit, storage ordinance, water tank bid, lease, consent agenda

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.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Public Notices

Public hearing for Morrison Ciderfest special event liquor permit

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.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

✓ Decided: Board approves Long Ranch easement and August consent agenda

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.

Thu Jul 24, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

✓ Decided: Board approved amended intergovernmental agreement with Laas eaiaas Metropolitan District

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.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

✓ Decided: Board approved July 15 consent agenda

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.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

✓ Decided: Board approved lease for Jefferson County Sheriff's Office building

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.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

✓ Decided: Board approved purchase order for IT network upgrades

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.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

✓ Decided: Board approved a hotel and restaurant liquor license for La Rocca Rossa

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.

Tue May 20, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

✓ Decided: Board adopts new hotel limit and lighting deadline in MX‑N district

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.

Tue May 6, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

✓ Decided: Mayor authorized to sign RTD grant support letter (6-1 vote)

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.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

✓ Decided: Board approved encroachment permit, consent agenda, and executive session

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.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

Town Board Agendas and Minutes

✓ Decided: Board authorized revocable permit for 205 Bear Creek encroachments

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.