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Plain-English weekly recaps written from official meeting records. 7 weeks available.

Weeks

Week of 2026-10-19

Pitkin County agendas take up $74 million FAA grant, $1.5 million Cavern Springs contribution

Pitkin County commissioners are scheduled to consider a federal aviation grant of up to $74,000,000 for runway modernization and a $1,500,000 contribution toward a mobile home park purchase, according to agendas for county meetings held over the past two weeks. Minutes have not been published for most of those meetings, so this roundup describes what was scheduled for discussion or action rather than what was decided. The one set of minutes available records no new votes.

Airport grant and mobile home park lead Oct. 14 agenda

The Board of County Commissioners' Oct. 14 regular meeting agenda lists two items described as emergency resolutions: a Federal Aviation Administration grant of up to $74,000,000 for Runway 13-33 Modernization Projects, and a $1,500,000 contribution to the West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition for Cavern Springs Mobile Home Park. The same agenda lists a proposed increase of lot space rent at Phillips Mobile Home Park, authorization to sell the County's shares in the Fountain Mutual Irrigation Company, and a formula for distribution of the 2027 Municipal Share of County Sales Tax Revenue. The agenda does not state whether votes were taken on any of these items.

2027 budget gets a work session

On Oct. 13, commissioners held a work session on the proposed 2027 budget, with updates on the Solid Waste Center and a human services presentation. The agenda also listed closed executive sessions with legal counsel on Elected Officials Transportation Committee governance and on Healthy Community Fund TABOR requirements. Work sessions are for discussion and generally do not take public input or official action unless the Board asks for it.

Airport project update

Commissioners were scheduled to meet jointly with the Airport Advisory Board on Oct. 15 for an update on the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport ASE Runway and Terminal Project.

Land use items

Two land use matters appeared on Oct. 6 agendas. The Planning & Zoning Commission took up Land Use Code text amendments to repeal Land Use Policies and align references to the Comprehensive Plan and Caucus and Neighborhood Plans, along with terminology and process updates in Chapter 1 of the code. The Board of Adjustment considered Case BOA #006-26, a request from 22 Bishop LLC, represented by Patrick Rawley, for a 50-foot Arterial Highway setback variance at 22 Bishop Drive, where 100 feet is required, to build a one-story garage/shop. The applicant claims downzoning as a hardship. The agenda included a draft Resolution No. 06-2026 denying the variance for lack of demonstrated hardship, but it does not state that a vote occurred.

Health board, telecom, open space

The Board of Health met Oct. 8 to review its budget, hear updates on the CHAPS process and community health assessment findings, epidemiology and PACT, and discuss noise regulations. Its next meeting is Jan. 14, 2027. The Telecommunications Advisory Board met Oct. 14 with an agenda of minutes approval and an engineering report. The Open Space and Trails Board of Trustees met in executive session Oct. 14 on property interests in the Snowmass Canyon area.

What was decided

The Financial Advisory Board approved minutes from its June 3, 2026 meeting and received updates on the Healthy Community Fund property tax renewal, the 2027 budget and five-year outlook, and the Airport Modernization Project. No new decisions or votes were recorded in those minutes.

Coming up

Week of 2026-10-12

Pitkin County boards weigh 2027 budget and land-use changes; $74M airport grant on Oct. 14 agenda

Pitkin County commissioners will consider an emergency resolution for a Federal Aviation Administration grant of up to $74,000,000 for Runway 13-33 Modernization Projects at the Oct. 14 regular meeting, along with a $1,500,000 contribution to the West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition for Cavern Springs Mobile Home Park. Both are listed as agenda items. Neither has been voted on.

Over the past two weeks, county boards and commissions met on budgets, land-use code amendments and property acquisition. The published records show no final decisions on money, land or services. The only recorded decision came from the Financial Advisory Board, which approved minutes from its June 3, 2026 meeting.

Only recorded vote: minutes approved

Financial Advisory Board, Oct. 7: approved the June 3, 2026 minutes. The board received updates on the Healthy Community Fund property tax renewal, the 2027 budget and five-year outlook, and the Airport Modernization Project. No new decisions or votes were recorded in these minutes.

Open Space & Trails: 2027 budget, closed session on land

Oct. 1 at 530 East Main Street in Aspen, with public comment at 9:00 AM. The regular session at 9:05 AM covered the Open Space and Trails 2027 Budget. At noon the board went into executive session, closed to the public, to discuss acquiring property interests in the Snowmass Canyon, Capital Creek and Aspen areas, plus legal advice and instructions to negotiators, cited under CRS 24-6-402(4)(a), (b) and (e). The meeting was scheduled to adjourn at 1:00 PM. This is an agenda only; minutes are not yet published.

BOCC work session: water rights, airport, housing fee

Oct. 6 at 9:00 AM, 530 E Main St, Aspen. The morning began with a vote to enter executive session for legal advice on four matters: Roaring Fork and Fountain Mutual Irrigation Company water rights, the Shoshone change case litigation, eVTOL land use code requirements, and Pitkin County Airport negotiations with airline entities. The afternoon work session included presentations on the SH82 Access Control Plan, an Aspen Fire Protection District wildfire resilience stabilization fund request, and a review of the 2026 Residential Employment Generation Study and proposed updates to the Employee Housing Impact Fee. Work sessions are for discussion and generally do not take public input or official action unless the Board asks for it.

Board of Adjustment: 22 Bishop Drive variance

Oct. 6 at 5:30 PM. Case BOA #006-26: 22 Bishop LLC, represented by Patrick Rawley, requests a 50-foot Arterial Highway setback variance at 22 Bishop Drive (Lot 7, Holland Hills at Basalt), where 100 feet is required, to build a one-story garage/shop. The lot is .85 acres, non-conforming in the AR-10 Zone District, with about two-thirds of the proposed accessory structure inside the 100-foot setback. The applicant claims downzoning as a hardship. A draft Resolution No. 06-2026 would deny the variance for lack of demonstrated hardship; the resolution is dated the same day as the meeting and the agenda does not state that a vote has occurred. Minutes are no longer transcribed or reviewed by the Board; audio tapes are available.

Planning & Zoning: repeal of Land Use Policies

Oct. 6 at 5:00 PM in the BOCC Meeting Room. The only land use action on the agenda was a set of Land Use Code text amendments to repeal Land Use Policies and align references to those policies, the Comprehensive Plan, and Caucus and Neighborhood Plans, plus terminology and process updates in Chapter 1, presented by Ellen Sassano and Hannah-Hunt Wander. The next meetings, Oct. 20 and Nov. 3, have nothing scheduled at this time; Nov. 17 lists an Employee Housing Impact Fee amendment.

Board of Health: budget, epidemiology, noise

Oct. 8: a budget presentation by Director Jordana Sabella, a CHAPS process and community health assessment findings update, an epidemiology update, a PACT update, and a noise regulations discussion led by Kurt Dahl of Environmental Health. Public comment was limited to three minutes per speaker. The next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 14, 2027.

Coming up

Week of 2026-08-24

Pitkin County boards meet, no formal decisions; ballot measure on Aug. 26 agenda

Pitkin County boards and commissions held a week of meetings from Aug. 11–20, but none resulted in formal votes. The most consequential item on the calendar is a proposed property tax levy for the Healthy Community Fund, which the Board of County Commissioners will consider at its Aug. 26 meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held several sessions, all without decisions.

Advisory Boards and Commissions

Planning and Zoning

Upcoming

The BOCC will hold a regular meeting on Aug. 26. Key items include:

No votes are expected until that meeting.

Week of 2026-08-17

Pitkin County boards to weigh property tax levy, airport grants, and land deals

Pitkin County officials have a busy week of meetings ahead, but no decisions have been made public yet, as minutes from recent sessions have not been published. The most significant item on the horizon is a proposed ballot measure that would levy a .853 mill property tax to fund the Healthy Community Fund, along with two large airport grants.

Recent meetings

All recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published, so no official decisions are confirmed.

Upcoming meetings

Coming up

Note: The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Aug. 18 has been canceled; the next meeting is Sept. 1, with Sept. 15 considering the Gardner Subdivision detailed submission and final plat submission by Franco Palumbo.

Week of 2026-08-10

Pitkin County boards hold work sessions, no decisions; ballot measure on tap

In the past two weeks, Pitkin County boards held a series of work sessions, special meetings, and site visits, but no official decisions have been reported. Minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so no outcomes are available. The most consequential item on the horizon is a proposed ballot measure that would fund the Healthy Community Fund through a property tax levy.

Recent meetings

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held two work sessions. On July 28, the board received presentations on the Roadmap for Homeless Response, an update on Maroon Bells, and the Clean Heat project at the Library and HHS. The board also scheduled a special meeting to vote on entering executive session to discuss water rights acquisition with the Healthy Rivers & Streams Board. On August 4, the board reviewed non-binding discussions on airport terminal financing, Stubbies lease extension negotiations, watershed health monitoring, and community fund renewals. No official decisions were scheduled.

On July 28, the board also convened a special executive session with no public agenda items.

Open Space and Trails

The Open Space and Trails Board of Trustees held two meetings. On July 30, the board conducted a site visit at the Emma Townsite in Basalt. On August 6, the board held an executive session to discuss property acquisitions in the Snowmass Creek, Independence Pass, Roaring Fork Mining District, and Snowmass Canyon areas. The board also took public comment on a U.S. Forest Service offer to purchase Snowmass Falls and discussed Emma Townsite Access Improvements.

Airport Advisory Board

On July 30, the Airport Advisory Board reviewed its roles and processes, discussed the Airport Modernization project, and outlined next steps and schedule. Public comment was taken.

Planning and Zoning Commission

On August 4, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered two text amendments to the land use code: one involving Emma Fields LLC and one regarding the county's definition of family.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 4 was canceled. No items were discussed.

Coming up

August 11 – BOCC Work Session: The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting and work session. The morning includes a vote to enter executive session to discuss legal and negotiation matters involving the Pitkin County Airport Terminal, OST property damage litigation, a Fevaag land use application, and a potential water acquisition on the Roaring Fork River. The afternoon features updates from APCHA, Human Resources, and Community Development, plus an interview with an APCHA candidate.

August 12 – BOCC Regular Meeting: The board will consider a resolution to place a .853 mill property tax levy for the Healthy Community Fund on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Other items include a resolution authorizing an FAA grant of $2,104,034 for Runway 15/33 shift partial design at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, a resolution authorizing an FAA AIP application for up to $50,000,000 for Runway 13-33 modernization, an ordinance authorizing the sale of Snowmass Falls inholding to the U.S. Forest Service, and a resolution rescinding the Civil Rights Plan and transitioning it to a county policy.

Week of 2026-08-03

Pitkin County board set to weigh $50 million FAA runway grant; several meetings canceled

Pitkin County's Board of County Commissioners had a full agenda for its July 22 regular meeting, including a proposed application for up to $50,000,000 in Federal Aviation Administration funding for runway modernization at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport. Minutes from that meeting and others covered here have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Airport funding and runway projects

The July 22 Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) agenda listed two FAA-related items:

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed whether either item was approved.

Water rights, budget amendments, and child care

Also on the July 22 BOCC agenda:

No vote tallies are available; minutes have not been published.

July 28 work session and special meeting

The BOCC held a July 28 work session with presentations on the Roadmap for Homeless Response by Ashley Perl, a Maroon Bells update from Gary Tennenbaum, and an update on the Clean Heat project at the Library and HHS by Kevin Warner. The agenda also listed a 15-minute board open discussion and a review of future agenda calendars.

A special meeting was scheduled the same day for the board to vote on entering executive session to discuss water-rights acquisition with the Healthy Rivers & Streams Board. The Healthy Rivers meeting that followed consisted entirely of an executive session, with no public agenda items or decisions listed.

Open Space site visit and Airport Advisory Board

On July 30, the Open Space and Trails Board of Trustees held a special meeting at the Emma Townsite in Basalt for a site visit, followed by adjournment. No other substantive items were listed.

The Airport Advisory Board met July 30 to review its roles and processes, discuss the Airport Modernization project, outline next steps and schedule, and take public comment. No decisions were listed on the agenda.

Canceled meetings

Two meetings were canceled with no items decided or discussed:

Coming up

Week of 2026-07-20

Pitkin County boards weigh $6.5M river bonds, airport grants, and Raceway Drive development

Pitkin County's Board of County Commissioners has a packed two weeks, with agendas covering up to $6.5 million in sales tax revenue bonds for river and stream projects, a proposed $50 million FAA grant for runway modernization, and continued review of the Raceway Drive development in Woody Creek. Because minutes have not yet been published for any recent meeting, the items below reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not confirmed outcomes.

BOCC: Bonds, water rights, and airport financing

On July 8, the BOCC regular meeting agenda included issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, not to exceed $6,500,000 for the Healthy Rivers and Streams Fund. The same agenda listed an ordinance authorizing acquisition of shares in the Twin Lakes Reservoir & Canal Company, supplemental appropriations to the 2026 budget for that water-rights acquisition, a grant agreement with BJA Paul under the Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program for the Pitkin County Clear Program, and a subdivision final plat for the NMP Residence Trust / SEP Residence Trust.

On July 14, the BOCC scheduled a special meeting to vote on entering executive session to discuss airport terminal financing and regulatory compliance, the Aspen Motorsports Park / Woody Creek Raceway land-use application (PLAN.3018.2026), and a potential water rights sale. A work session following the executive session included presentations on Prince Creek Road safety with Andrew Knapp and airport parking rates and fees with Ryan Mahoney, Diane Jackson, and Liz Woods.

On July 15, the BOCC conducted a site visit for an application by Mount Adams Capital, LLC and Aspen Racing and Sports Car Club at 550 Raceway Drive, Woody Creek. The agenda covered a major amendment to a development permit, restoration or expansion of non-conforming structures, a Growth Management Quota System (GMQS) allotment for commercial development, and options to defray employee housing impact fees. A public hearing on the matter is scheduled to continue July 22.

July 22 BOCC meeting: Up to $50M FAA grant and Raceway Fun denial

The July 22 BOCC regular meeting agenda includes authorizing submission of an FAA Airport Improvement Program application and acceptance of up to $50,000,000 for Runway 13-33 modernization at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport. A separate item would authorize the chair to sign an FAA grant of $2,104,034 for Runway 15/33 shift partial design. The agenda also lists supplemental appropriations for water-rights acquisition, the Twin Lakes acquisition ordinance, and a resolution denying the Raceway Fun, LLC application for restoration or expansion of a non-conforming structure and related land-use changes.

Board of Adjustment: Holland Hills variance

The Board of Adjustment agenda for July 7 listed a single item: a rear yard setback variance request from 198 Holland Hills LLC. No other substantive items were scheduled.

Hearing Officer: Aspen Land LLC review

On July 14, the Hearing Officer was scheduled to conduct a site visit and formal meeting to review the Aspen Land LLC activity envelope and site plan, plus a special review and GMQS exemption for a TDR receiver site associated with Tami Kochen.

Airport modernization groundbreaking

A ceremonial groundbreaking for the ASE Airport Modernization project was held July 15 at the Airport Operations Center, 1001 Owl Creek Road, Aspen. The agenda listed speeches and photo opportunities, with no formal decisions scheduled.

Board of Health: Behavioral health, Lincoln Creek, housing

The Board of Health met July 16 for an informational session. Agenda items included a training session with Katie Waters, MPH; an epidemiology update by Carly Senst; a Lincoln Creek environmental health update by Kurt Dahl; a behavioral health strategic plan discussion by Lindsay Branham; and a presentation on Pitkin County housing initiatives by Andrew Miller. No voting items were listed.

Other meetings

The July 7 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting was canceled. The Telecommunications Advisory Board met July 8 to consider approving April 8, 2026 minutes and receive an engineering report. The Senior Services Council met July 15 at the Senior Center and via Google Meet for reports only, with the next session set for August 19, 2026.

Coming up

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