Lucy Spalenka

The Council discussed and approved several items, including a resolution supporting a Department of Local Affairs grant for a raw water tank replacement project and a proclamation recognizing the Colorado River District. The council also authorized a loan amendment for a water enterprise loan with Alpine Bank and approved a real estate contract for the purchase of property located at 147 1st Street. Additionally, the Town Manager provided an administrative report, and the council entered an executive session to conduct an annual performance review for the Town Manager.

The Town Council discussed and approved several resolutions, including support for healthy beverage alternatives, an updated employee handbook, and grant funding and local matching for the Highway 6 and 1st Street mobility and reconstruction project. The Council also reviewed and approved consent items such as quarterly financial reports, grant applications for public works equipment, and a liquor license renewal. A representative from the local senior center provided public comment regarding community center development and funding, and the Police Chief presented the annual department report.

The Town Council addressed several agenda items, including the approval of a resolution supporting a grant application for the Highway 6 and 1st Street Mobility, Revitalization, Reconstruction, and Safety (Parachute MOVES) project. The council discussed upcoming presentations, including Mayfest and Battle of the Bands and economic development updates. Other actions included approvals for a license agreement with Adventure Outdoors, a public transportation service agreement with Glenwood Downtowner LLC, the appointment of the Town Manager as the designated election official for the 2026 municipal election, and the appointment of a member to the Parachute Renewal Partnership Commission. Additionally, the council reviewed ordinances related to landscaping regulations and received administrative reports concerning the senior center, real estate due diligence, and design updates for the 1st Street project.

The Town Council Regular Meeting agenda included several key items under the Consent Agenda, such as approval of minutes from previous meetings (January 15, 2026, and February 4, 2026 Special Meeting), review of expenditures paid between January 8, 2026, and February 10, 2026, the 2025 Unaudited Financial Finals report, and support for two grant applications to the Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District (GCFMLD) for the acquisition of a Compact Track Loader (Skid Steer) and a 14A Front End Loader. Under regular items, the Council addressed the Middle Colorado Watershed Council's Annual Update and requested a letter of support for a feasibility assessment. Resolutions included encouraging healthy beverage alternatives (Resolution No. 2026-06), adopting an updated Employee Handbook (Resolution No. 2026-07), and supporting funding for the Parachute Highway 6 and 1st Street Mobility Project (Resolution No. 2026-08). Administrative reports covered the Parachute Police Department Annual Report for 2025 and the Town Manager Report.

The Town Council meeting included an amendment to the agenda, swapping the positions of two items. The Consent Agenda was approved, covering minutes from a previous meeting, expenditures for the period of September 8 through October 8, 2025, upcoming meeting drafts, and Resolution No. 2025-51 regarding support for Ballot Initiative 7A. Public comments addressed updates on rail access improvements and compensation grievances from a police officer. Presentations were given on the Colorado River Valley Economic Development Partnership (CRVEDP) 2026 contribution request and results from a Compensation/Salary Survey. The Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025-52 supporting Ballot Initiative 7B. Administrative reports covered a recap of 2025 special events, a discussion on 2026 event planning, and a presentation and discussion regarding the Draft 2026 Budget. The meeting concluded with an Executive Session to discuss real estate negotiation strategy, followed by adjournment.