Dave Kotz

The meeting included the election of officers, resulting in Jenny Mann becoming Chair and Kelly Jeffrey becoming Secretary. Key discussions focused on the Train Station Art project, highlighting potential funding of up to $200,000 from the State of Colorado for celebrating America's 250th and Colorado's 150th anniversaries. Review of the vision document resulted in decisions to remove the interior focus from the executive summary, maintain a history/western vibe, and incorporate ideas like stained glass windows and uniquely designed floor tables. Other potential locations for art projects utilizing the 250/150 funding were brainstormed, including wooden town entrance signs, the Granby Trail, and Polhamus Park. The committee established its general meeting schedule for 2026.

The combined meeting included a workshop regarding the Fraser River Channeling Project with Trout Unlimited representatives. The Liquor License Authority (LLA) meeting covered the approval of previous minutes and a public hearing concerning amendments to the beer and wine license for High Mountain Security Ltd., which was ultimately denied by resolution. Following the adjournment of the LLA meeting, the Town of Granby Board of Trustees meeting commenced, addressing police department employee awards, updates on the North Service Area (NSA) Water Treatment Plant project, discussion of an engagement letter for Hilltop Securities as Municipal Advisor, and possible approvals for two ordinances regarding alleyway vacation and municipal code revisions. The Board also discussed the approval of an Engineering Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to search for new Town Engineering Services.

The regular meeting agenda for the Town of Granby Board of Trustees included a scheduled dinner prior to the meeting. Key discussion items included the Sun Discussion regarding the West Service Area (WSA) turnover, which involved deliberation on a potential public ballot initiative in November concerning the turnover of the water system to Sun Communities, including financial considerations such as Sun's proposed rate and its one-time payment offer in relation to outstanding fees. Other regular agenda items involved a Snow Removal Agreement for Granby Market Square, a Maintenance Agreement for Granby Station, Resolution 2024-04-09 for the initial acceptance of Granby Station, and discussion of an Emergency Snow Route Ordinance. The meeting also included time for unscheduled public comments, committee and staff updates, and a consent agenda item for Accounts Payable, which included the minutes from the March 26, 2024 meeting.

The meeting involved sequential sessions for the Grand Elk General Improvement District (GEGID), Grand Elk Ranch and Club 2 General Improvement District (GEGID 2), Granby West General Improvement District (GWGID), and finally the Town of Granby Board of Trustees. Key discussions centered on public hearings for the 2025 Budgets, appropriations, and property tax mill levies for GEGID and GEGID 2. The Board of Trustees section included public hearings concerning a resolution and ordinance for the annexation and zoning of land, an animal permit, a request from the Fraser to Granby Trail Alliance, and an ordinance amending the municipal code to regulate natural medicine businesses. The session also covered the initial acceptance request for Granby Ranch, The Meadows Phase 1, and included a consent agenda item for accounts payable and approval of October 22, 2024, minutes. Committee and staff updates were also scheduled.

The agenda for the regular meeting of the Town of Granby Board of Trustees included several key items. Discussions involved granting permission for Destination Granby to use Polhamus Park for Music & Market Special Events throughout the summer of 2024. Another item concerned a County request for the Town to share water infrastructure information for emergency response purposes, presented by the Town Attorney with supporting documentation regarding data sharing agreements for wildfire risk assessment. Regular agenda items included an update on Highway 40 Housing, awarding a bid for Access Road work, awarding a bid for Sewer Maintenance, and reviewing Downtown Grant Awards for 2024. Committee and staff updates were provided, followed by a motion to enter an executive session to discuss specialized details of security arrangements related to potential events on June 4, 2024.