Pagosa Springs government roundup: Council eyes liquor license, rezoning, and Project 102 property talks
The only meeting in the past two weeks with published minutes was the Planning Commission, where motions were made on the Arena Labs LLC major subdivision sketch plan — though the minutes do not record final vote tallies or outcomes. All other recent meetings have agendas available but minutes not yet published, so decisions cannot be confirmed.
Planning Commission: Arena Labs LLC subdivision
At its June 23, 2026 meeting, the Planning Commission heard public comment on the Arena Labs LLC major subdivision sketch plan. A motion to approve the subdivision amendment was moved and seconded, as was a motion to approve the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes. The official minutes do not record vote tallies or final outcomes for either motion. The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Town Council: July 7 regular meeting
The Town Council's July 7 agenda listed several items for consideration, but minutes have not been published, so no outcomes can be confirmed. Scheduled items included:
- A new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Cattlemen's Cafe at 729 San Juan St.
- An update to the Intergovernmental Agreement with Archuleta County concerning tourism department staffing and the Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board.
- Ordinance 1035, first reading, to rezone a portion of Block 40 from R-12 to MU-R.
- Ordinance 1033, second reading, to amend cemetery rules and regulations.
- Ordinance 1029, first reading, to amend the municipal code to align with state law.
Town Council: Project 102 executive sessions
The Town Council held executive sessions on July 13 and July 16 to discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of real or personal property related to Project 102. The July 13 agenda noted the council may act on items discussed after reconvening in regular session. Minutes are not yet published for either session.
Sanitation General Improvement District: July 7
The Sanitation GID board's July 7 agenda included a consent agenda item to approve June 16, 2026 special meeting minutes, a public comment period, a sanitation district update report, and a report on the McCabe Creek pipe replacement. No other actions were listed. The next board meeting is set for August 4, 2026. Minutes are not yet published.
Dark Sky Steering Committee: July 13
The committee held a work session to review the town's lighting inventory. Members discussed the upcoming Lights Out Pagosa event scheduled for August 12, a meteor shower watch night, outreach and education initiatives, a community commitment discussion, and progress reports. Minutes are not yet published.
Area Tourism Board: July 15
The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board was scheduled to review 2026 event funding, a 2026 IGA update, and approval of April 8 meeting minutes. Minutes are not yet published.
Coming up
Town Council — July 21: The council will review Resolution 2026-12, an application for a Colorado Department of Local Affairs grant for moderate income affordable housing. Second readings are scheduled for Ordinance 1035 (rezoning Block 40 from R-12 to MU-R) and Ordinance 1029 (aligning municipal code with state law). The agenda also includes acceptance of public improvements and a bill of sale for the Timberline Apartments Development, a 2025 audit presentation, and discussions on data center classifications.
Sanitation General Improvement District — July 21: The board will approve July 7 meeting minutes and discuss pump station pump replacements, installation, and inspections, the McCabe Creek Sewer Project, and the wastewater treatment facility. No formal decisions are indicated.