Scot Kersgaard

The Board proclaimed June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, bid farewell to the retiring County Manager, and held a business meeting where various resolutions were approved. These included expenditure approvals, tax abatements, grant ratifications, amendments to board administration and building contractor licensing policies, and the approval of airport and transportation-related grants. Additionally, the Board conducted a public hearing and approved a rezoning request for a residential development project. Each commissioner provided detailed reports on community events, economic development updates, infrastructure projects, and upcoming community initiatives.

The Board issued a proclamation regarding Juneteenth within the county. Approvals were granted for various resolutions, including expenditure listings, property tax abatement refunds, a road and bridge master contract, and a rezoning amendment for the Red Rocks Centre Overall Development Plan. Commissioners provided updates on community initiatives, including potential food service pilot programs, affordable housing developments, forest health assessments, and regional infrastructure projects. The meeting also included acknowledgments regarding the transition of the County Manager.

The Board of County Commissioners meeting included the approval of several resolutions, such as expenditure approval listings, a supplemental budget and appropriation, and an amendment to the airport's Hangar Ground Lease. Commissioners provided updates on various county initiatives, including the State of the County event, regional homelessness forums, the Courage Walk, construction projects at Beaver Ranch Park, affordable housing advocacy, and upcoming open houses for the Mountain Rail Coalition. Additionally, plans for a free shuttle service between the government center and Morrison were announced.

The committee received a presentation on a Capstone Project regarding an adaptive climbing anchor system for Clear Creek Canyon. Members approved resolutions concerning new event booking policies and rates for the Lookout Mountain Nature Center, as well as the acquisition of property to serve as a buffer at Reynolds Park. Additionally, the committee heard the Director’s operational update and received public comment regarding land management and stewardship of local parks.

The Board declared May as Wildfire Awareness Month and Building Safety Month. Key actions included the approval of consent agenda items such as expenditure listings, a tax increment revenue agreement with the Golden Urban Renewal Authority, a lease agreement with Clear Creek County, a construction contract for intersection improvements, an easement for the Meyer Ranch Park Trail, and supplemental funding for a local planning capacity grant. Additionally, the Board approved a rezoning request for the Shadow Mountain Estates project during the hearing portion. Commissioners provided various reports regarding regional task forces, community outreach initiatives, and local project updates.