Travis Bedell

The strategic plan for Routt County focuses on improving broadband services throughout the county, emphasizing the necessity of competitive broadband for sustaining economic and cultural vitality. It addresses the issues of redundancy, affordability, and access to abundant broadband services. Key strategies include implementing broadband-friendly policies, expanding the existing anchor network, partnering with the private sector, and leveraging grant funding to build fiber throughout Steamboat Springs and neighboring communities. The plan also aims to create a sustainable financial model and improve the revenue share for Northwest Colorado Broadband (NCB).

The meeting agenda includes discussion items related to Routt County Master Plan goals for the Historic Preservation Board (HPB), review of resolutions 1993-006 and 2003-47, a request for funding, and a discussion on Certified Local Government status.

The Yampa Valley Airport Commission meeting covered various topics, including airport and capital project updates, air service updates, and committee reports. Discussions included infrastructure updates, budget updates, air service performance, Atlantic Aviation updates, and reports from the Marketing and Outreach and Finance committees. The agenda also included identifying agenda items for the April 11, 2024 meeting.

The meeting included discussion of changes to the Capacity Building Grant application, expiring terms and open seats on the board, and consideration of grant requests from the Hahns Peak Area Historical Society, the Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg, and the Tread of Pioneers Museum. The board also set the next meeting date and will consider a recommendation to approve the Routt County Museum Entities' 2024 Financials and 2025 Budgets.

The meeting agenda includes approval of the 2024 Sunshine Resolution, discussion on listed properties from the October 10, 2023 meeting, permit requests on historic designated properties, review of remodeling effects on historic designation, amendments to Resolution 2003-047, and selection of a Board Chair and Vice-Chair.