Arapahoe County, CO — week of 2026-06-29 · all Arapahoe County meetings

Commissioners Discuss Coroner Appointment, Transmission Line, and Platte Canyon Rezoning

The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners reviewed a proposed appointment for county coroner and discussed routing for a new 345-kV transmission line and a rezoning for a Platte Canyon housing project during recent meetings. Agendas showed a range of other business, including a retirement plan update and an open fire ban amendment, while upcoming meetings feature affordable housing grants and a food-service license revocation hearing.

Coroner appointment

On June 29, commissioners held a business meeting to address the county coroner position. According to the agenda, the board considered a draft memorandum of understanding outlining compensation for the role, Dr. Lear’s retirement letter, and the potential appointment of Casey Bitting as Arapahoe County Coroner. Minutes were not available by press time, and no formal vote was immediately publicized.

Transmission line and Platte Canyon rezoning

During a June 23 business meeting, the board reviewed routing and state-interest approval for Colorado’s Power Pathway 345-kV transmission line. The same agenda included a hearing on a rezoning application (GDP25-003) to Planned Unit Development for the Residences at Platte Canyon. Commissioners also processed a consent agenda that included renewal of a medical marijuana license for Rocky Mountain High, an intergovernmental agreement with Englewood for emergency management services, and an amendment to County Ordinance 2026-03 updating the open fire ban.

Other county business

**Retirement plan:** A June 23 study session covered the annual Arapahoe County Retirement Plan update (26-308), with actuarial valuations and contribution splits for Colorado counties.
**Shiloh House waiver:** On June 22, commissioners discussed a purchasing policy waiver for a contract with Shiloh House (26-319) and heard an update from the Arapahoe Library District.
**Cybersecurity consortium:** A June 29 study session examined an intergovernmental agreement (26-303) to create a regional cybersecurity consortium and a traffic signal easement (26-337) for the City of Centennial.
**Foundation finances:** The Arapahoe County Foundation board on June 23 reviewed its 2025 financial report and a proposal for grant-based donations.

Coming up

**July 6 – Board of County Commissioners study session:** Discussion of affordable housing development grant reallocations (26-350), 2026 open space grant recommendations (26-345), the City of Centennial’s financial outlook (26-301), and an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant opportunity (26-352).
**July 6 – Board of Health:** Public hearing on revoking the food service license of Tandoori Deli Halal at 4034 S Parker Rd in Aurora, plus an enforcement matter and civil penalty assessment for an onsite wastewater treatment system at 23900 E Ohio Ave.
**July 7 – Board of County Commissioners study session:** Proposal for an IT capital assets funds appropriation (26-353).
**July 7 – Planning Commission:** Special review for Remora Connections (UASI 25-003), a text amendment on commercial mobile radio service (LDC 26-002), and a discussion of the commission’s own bylaws and procedures.

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