Town of Gypsum

The council reviewed an ordinance amending water and sewer fee terminology and increasing tap and dedication fees. The council also received updates on the Safety Action Plan, held a pre-annexation work session for the Dotsero Ranch, and approved an intergovernmental agreement with Eagle County regarding road improvements and quit claim deeds.

The meeting involved several significant actions and discussions. The Consent Agenda included the approval of minutes from January 13, 2026, bill pay for January 28, 2026, and the assignment of a Long-Term Water Lease. Key legislative action included the second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 01 (Series 2026), an amendment to the 2026 Budget and Appropriations, which was subsequently approved. Resolution No. 03 (Series 2026) was approved, extending the recording time for the Village Phase 2 Final Plat and updating its conditions of approval. Other agenda items featured a presentation on regional housing strategies, an update on the ticketing speed camera program, a planned ordinance to increase tap and sewer fees, a discussion on council compensation (which was maintained at the current rate), and a discussion regarding oversized accessory buildings for a future ordinance. The council also approved a change order for the Saddle Ridge Tank project and received updates on the proposed U.S. Postal Service facility.

The Town Council meeting addressed numerous items, including the approval of the consent agenda items: November 12, 2025, Bill Pay for December 9, 2025, the 2026 Costco Membership Agreement, and the Eagle County Town of Gypsum Law Enforcement IGA. Key resolutions and ordinances involved the approval of Resolution No. 23 (Series 2025) regarding a Major Plat Amendment for the I K Bar Ranch/Eagle County Schools Lot 3A, Ordinance No. 14 (Series 2025) amending the Zoning Code and Official Zoning Map for the I K Bar Subdivision, and Resolution No. 26 (Series 2025) concerning the Third Amendment of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for IK-BAR related to Water Dedication. The Council also adopted the 2026 Budget via Ordinance No. 15 (Series 2025) and levied general property taxes for 2025 (for the 2026 Budget Year) through Ordinance No. 16 (Series 2025). Further actions included amending municipal code regarding land for public purposes (Ordinance No. 18), approving boundary changes for the Buckhorn Valley Metropolitan District No. 1 (Resolution No. 25), and calling the Regular Municipal Election for April 7, 2026 (Resolution No. 27). Other discussions involved updates from Rocky Mountain Sport Riders regarding Dry Lake MX Park, a proposal for a soccer center at the IK Bar Subdivision property from Vail Valley Foundation/YouthPower365, the EVHS Gypsum Senior Pole Banner Program, an update on the Buckhorn Valley Metro District Water Supply Plan, approval of Change Order 8 for the Valley Road & Highway 6 Roundabout Project, and presentation of bids for the Cooley Mesa Road widening project.

The Design Review Board meeting included the approval of the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. The primary discussion item concerned the Hampton & Home 2 by Hilton application (DRB Application V2). Discussions covered the full scope of the application, which was also scheduled for the P&Z Agenda for height variance, minor plat adjustments to lot lines, and a Special Use Permit. Specific topics reviewed included signage, building setbacks, landscaping percentage, grading, building forms, colors, screening, and massing.

The Town Council meeting included approval of the consent agenda items, which covered the minutes from January 27, 2026, and the bill pay for February 11, 2026. The Council then convened as the Liquor License Authority to conduct a renewal hearing for The Cowboy's Kitchen Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License, which was subsequently approved. Key discussions under other items involved a donation request for the Abrams Creek crossing project, where the Town approved $50,000 with a refund contingency, an overview of Colorado Proposition 123 Fast Track Eligibility Requirements, and the Gypsum Fire Protection District's 2025 Year End Presentation. Staff reports covered updates on clubhouse restoration, additional work needed on the Saddle Ridge tank, an upcoming work session, and the post office situation.