Akron public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a work session with a single discussion item: the Town of Akron land lease. No other business or proposals are listed.
- Discussion of the Town of Akron land lease
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss the 2025 budget, including resolutions to set mill levies and appropriate funds. The body is also considering a resolution to increase utility rates for 2025.
- Resolution 24.14 Utility Rate Increase for 2025
- 2025 Budget Presentation
- Resolution to Set Mill Levies 2025
- Resolution to Appropriate Sums of Money 2025
- Resolution to Adopt Budget 2025
Town Council
The Akron Town Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: allowing self-storage facilities as a use by right in industrial zoning (Ordinance 598) and prohibiting placement of manufactured or mobile homes built before 2005 (Ordinance 599). The council will also review a proposed 2025 law enforcement contract and hear reports from the Washington County, Airport, and Sheriff's offices. A special event request from Akron Lions for a baseball fundraiser on November 30 is on the agenda. The meeting includes approval of October bills and minutes from October 7.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 598: Self-storage as use by right in industrial zoning (second read)
- Public hearing on Ordinance 599: Prohibiting pre-2005 manufactured/mobile homes (second read)
- 2025 Law Enforcement Contract presented for discussion
- Report from work session on 2025 budget review
- Special event: Akron Lions Rambler Baseball Fundraiser on Nov 30, 4pm-11pm
Town Council
The council will hold first readings of Ordinance 598 (permitting self-storage facilities as a use by right in industrial zoning) and Ordinance 599 (prohibiting placement of manufactured or mobile homes built before 2005). Second readings are scheduled for Ordinance 597 (opting out of state firearm prohibition law SB24-131) and Ordinance 594 (shipping container regulations). Other items include a presentation from Magnifi Broadband, reports from town departments, and renewal of the Akron Elks Lodge club license.
- First read of Ordinance 598: Self-storage facility as use by right in industrial zoning
- First read of Ordinance 599: Prohibiting placement of manufactured/mobile homes built before 2005
- Second read of Ordinance 597: Opt-out of SB24-131 firearm prohibition
- Second read of Ordinance 594: Shipping container ordinance
- Presentation from Magnifi Broadband (Dave Johnson) on broadband services
Town Council
This special meeting of the Akron Town Council will consider a special event license for the Akron Elks Fall Festival Concert scheduled for October 5, 2024. The council will also receive a presentation of the 2023 audit by David Kauffman of Liittjohann, Kauffman, Pederson. No other business is on the agenda.
- Special event license request from Akron Elks for Fall Festival Concert on 10/05/24
- Presentation of 2023 audit by Liittjohann, Kauffman, Pederson
Town Council
The Akron Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider three action items: a resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with Veregy West LLC for a facilities audit and energy performance contract, a contractor agreement with McAtee for Airport Apron Phase One construction, and approval of the 2025 property/casualty and workers' compensation insurance through CIRSA.
- Resolution 24.13 approving IGA with Veregy West LLC for facilities audit and energy performance contract
- Contractor agreement with McAtee for Airport Apron Phase One construction
- Approval of 2025 property/casualty and workers' compensation insurance from CIRSA
Town Council
The Akron Town Council will hold first readings of two ordinances: Ordinance 597 to opt out of the state's firearm prohibition (SB24-131) and Ordinance 594 regulating shipping containers. They will also consider accepting the Colorado Main Streets Program. Scheduled appearances include the Cemetery Committee with 2025 recommendations and reports from the Sheriff, Washington County, and Airport.
- Ordinance 597 – SB24-131 Opt Out Firearm Prohibition Ordinance (first read)
- Ordinance 594 – Shipping Container Ordinance (first read)
- Colorado Main Streets Program acceptance
- Cemetery Committee – 2025 recommendations
- Sheriff's Report and Washington County Report by Giselle Jefferson
Town Council
The Akron Town Council will consider two FAA grant agreements totaling $1,308,782 for the airport, conduct second readings of ordinances adopting the 2024 Model Traffic Code (Ordinance 595) and amending the time for regular meetings (Ordinance 596), and discuss regulations on shipping containers. The council will also receive reports from county, airport, and sheriff, and hear a request for a special event and a tavern license renewal. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on the Akron v. Brandon case.
- FAA Grant Agreement 3-08-0001-025-2024 BIL Funds $336,000
- FAA Grant Agreement 3-08-0001-026-2024 NPE Funds $972,782
- Ordinance 595 (Second Read) - Adopting 2024 Model Traffic Code
- Ordinance 596 (Second Read) - Amending Time for Regular Meetings
- Resolution 24.12 - Amending Cemetery Committee Member Numbers
Town Council
The Akron Town Council holds a work session to discuss two items: potential regulations for storage containers and structural issues at the town pool. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting consists only of discussions.
- Discussion of possible storage container regulations
- Discussion of pool structural issues
Town Council
The council will consider adopting the 2024 Model Traffic Code and changing regular meeting times. Discussion includes FAA entitlement transfers to Delta County and Yuma, as well as a professional service agreement for airport terminal apron construction.
- First reading of Ordinance 595 (2024 Model Traffic Code)
- Professional Service Agreement with Armstrong Consulting for Terminal Apron construction
- Transfer of FAA Entitlements to Delta County and Yuma
- Planning & Zoning Commission and Cemetery Committee appointments
- Work session scheduling for shipping container rules and regulations
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss shipping container regulations. This meeting includes preparation for an ordinance regarding shipping container rules and regulations.
- Discussion of shipping container regulations
- Preparation for an ordinance on shipping container rules and regulations
Town Council
The council will consider Resolution 24.10 regarding the Aspiring Main Street Application. Members will also hold a second reading of Ordinance 593 concerning the Public Works Director reporting structure. Additionally, the council will schedule a work session to discuss shipping container rules and regulations.
- Resolution 24.10 - Aspiring Main Street Application
- Ordinance 593 - Public Works Director Reporting Structure (Second Read)
- Scheduling of work session for shipping container rules and regulations
- Oath of office for Trustee Jennifer Hansen
- Knights of Columbus 2024 Beer Garden event
Town Council
This work session agenda consists of a review and discussion of all town boards, committees, and commissions. No other specific items or actions are listed in the provided text.
- Review and discussion of all boards, committees, and commissions
Town Council
The Akron Town Council will hold a work session to discuss shipping container rules and regulations. This discussion is part of the preparation for a future ordinance.
- Discussion regarding the preparation of an ordinance for shipping container rules and regulations
Town Council
The council will transition from the 2022-2024 term to the 2024-2026 term, including an oath of office for new members. The agenda also includes discussions on shipping container regulations and fire hall roof repairs.
- Oath of office for new Mayor and Town Council
- Discussion of shipping container rules and regulations
- First reading of Ordinance 593 regarding Public Works Director reporting structure
- Review of Akron Fire Hall roof repair needs
- Bank of Colorado pool loan renewal
Town Council
The Akron Town Council will review routine administrative items, including March bills and meeting minutes. New business features a resolution to adopt a Jumpstart Zone, which establishes local development standards, alongside updates on CDOT AERO grant funding and water operations. Unfinished business includes work session reports on draft shipping container regulations and proposed water and sewer tap fees that apply to new utility connections.
- Resolution 24.08 adopting the Jumpstart Zone
- Work session reports on draft shipping container regulations and water & sewer tap fees
- CDOT AERO Grant Award and associated resolution
- Energy Impact Grant from DOLA for Akron Downtown Improvements (EAIF 9827)
- Health and recreation license renewal for Five Star Dining & Grill
Town Council
The Akron Town Council will hold a work session to discuss a draft regulation for shipping containers. No other business or votes are listed on this agenda.
- Discussion of draft shipping container regulation
Town Council
The Akron Town Council will hold a work session on March 11, 2024. The meeting includes a discussion regarding water and sewer tap fees following public comment.
- Discussion of water and sewer tap fees
Town Council
The Town Council will consider resolutions regarding migration response and a new purchasing policy. The meeting includes a public appearance concerning water tap fee increases and a second reading of an ordinance for dangerous building abatement.
- Resolution 24.06: Declaring status as a Non-Sanctuary Town
- Resolution 24.07: Purchasing Policy
- Ordinance 592: Adopting 1997 Uniform Code for abatement of Dangerous Buildings (Second Read)
- Citizen appearance regarding increase to water tap fees
- Discussion of shipping container regulation
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss the adoption of the 1997 Uniform Code for the abatement of Dangerous Buildings and set 2024 fee schedules for water, sewer, and cemetery care. The body will also consider the creation of a Recreation Director position and the cancellation of the 2024 regular election.
- Ordinance 592: Adopting the 1997 Uniform Code for the abatement of Dangerous Buildings
- Resolution 24.01: Setting Water & Sewer Tap Fee Schedule for 2024
- Resolution 24.02: Setting Cemetery Perpetual Care Rates for 2024
- Resolution 24.03: Canceling the Regular Election for 2024
- Discussion on future use for buildings at 245 & 233 Main Ave
Town Council
The Town Council will meet to discuss new business, including an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Eastern Transportation Planning Region. The meeting also includes reports from town staff and scheduled appearances from county and airport officials.
- IGA with Eastern Transportation Planning Region (ETPR)
- Approval of December 2023 bills
- Washington County Report by Giselle Jefferson
- Airport Report by Randy Hayes
- Akron Tablesetters dinner event on 02/10/24