Thomas Hawkinson

The board received a year-end financial update highlighting general fund reserves and revenue trends. Discussion points included riverbank stabilization for erosion and flooding, the approval of a downtown connectivity study, and a new intergovernmental agreement for shared building division services. The board also authorized a contract for pre-construction design work on a new public works facility, reviewed status reports on 2025 public works projects, received a summary of year-end development activity, and addressed public concerns regarding erosion control and construction site drainage.

The board approved several licensing agreements and a construction contract for the Clayton Court Streetscape project, which includes infrastructure improvements such as storm water drainage, paving, and EV chargers. Additionally, the board allocated grants to local organizations through the donor-advised fund, renewed an intergovernmental agreement with the Downtown Development Authority, and approved a new logo for the Bike Park. The board also approved the 2026 budget, including funding for transit services, the building department, and law enforcement. Other actions included authorizing a contract for GIS services, approving a lease with the Headwaters Trails Alliance, and discussing Ordinance 529 regarding regulations for outdoor storage and vehicle sales.

The board reviewed the monthly treasurer's report detailing sales tax revenue, discussed the transition to a new county-wide emergency alert system, and approved an agreement for the Winter Park Film Festival. Additionally, they granted a time extension for a residential condominium development, authorized a community survey regarding a potential change to a home rule form of government, and received updates on marketing initiatives and the long-range capacity requirements for the wastewater treatment plant.

The board discussed several resolutions including well rehabilitation, sewer maintenance, trail repaving, and a trail project. They approved the second phase of a wayfinding project, authorized planning for tennis and pickleball court renovations, and established a memorandum of understanding for bike park maintenance. Additional items included the extension of a donation collection agreement for the bike park, continued planning for a transit center, authorization of a license agreement for a trash enclosure, and the acquisition of a section of county road.

The board meeting included an executive session for discussion on housing project consulting. Key business items addressed were the 2026 media and workplan for the Winter Park Fraser Chamber of Commerce, approval for an off-premise sign for Fraser Valley Arts, and administrative updates to construction hours under Chapter 18. Additionally, the meeting covered leasing processes and tenant preference mechanics for the St. Louis Landing development, along with a public hearing to consider the adoption of the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code and consolidation of existing landscaping and lighting regulations.