Alisha Janes

The Commission discussed several development and land-use items, including a Minor Site Plan, a Subdivision Exemption, a Special Use Permit for Kona Ice, and a UDC text amendment regarding landscaping and wildfire resiliency. Additionally, the Commission reviewed a preliminary plat application for Rendezvous Filing No. 2C, which involves proposed single-family attached lots, access variances, and geotechnical considerations regarding slope stability and drainage.

The meeting includes updates from the Grand County Wildfire Council regarding wildfire packet information and a presentation on the Grand County Emergency Alert System. Time is also allocated for the discussion of other potential items.

The board discussed and considered the adoption of resolutions approving Tax Increment Revenue Agreements with the Middle Park Water Conservancy District, the East Grand School District, and the Fraser Valley Recreation Metropolitan District in connection with the Winter Park Urban Renewal Plan. The board also held an executive session to discuss negotiation strategies regarding increment sharing agreements.

The council conducted a public hearing regarding Special Event Permit applications for the Winter Park Resort's Spring Bash and Splash and the Chamber/Grand Kids Eggstravaganza. A contract with X Field Services was approved for modifications to the 10K cistern at the Public Works facility. Additionally, the council reviewed and proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding landscaping, defensible space, and screening standards to align with state wildfire resiliency and turf compliance legislation, and considered the adoption of the 2025 edition of the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code.

The agenda for the Town Council meeting included several key items and action items. Discussions involved a legislative update from the Town Manager concerning bills such as HB 26-1065, SB 26-001, and HB26-1001, for which resolutions of support and administrative direction were recommended. A public hearing was scheduled for a Special Event Permit Application for 'Alpenglow Bounce'. The Council considered Ordinance 645, which amends penalties for criminal code violations to comply with a recent Colorado Supreme Court ruling stemming from the People v. Camp case. Resolutions of support for state legislation regarding transit/housing investment zones (HB 26-1065) and expanded local tools for workforce housing (SB 26-001) were presented. Additionally, the Council addressed Resolution 2303, authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Foxberry Services LLC for strategic advisory services related to urban renewal, RTA formation, and downtown development initiatives. Reports were also presented covering legislative updates, the Town Manager's report, and Q4 2025 performance statistics.