On the agenda: Grand County minutes — Data Center (Oct 13)

MEETING MINUTES
GRAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
GRAND COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

GRAND COUNTY BOARD OF HUMAN SERVICES
Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Present:
Commissioner Edward F. Raegner, Commissioner District 1- Chair
Commissioner Merrit S. Linke, Commissioner District 2
Commissioner Randal F. George, Commissioner District 3

Also Present:
County Clerk and Recorder Jolene Linke
County Manager Ed Moyer
Assistant County Manager Micah Benson
County Attorney Maxine LaBarre-Krostue

8:30 a.m. Call to Order

e Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Board Chair Edward Raegner.
e Pledge of Allegiance: Recited by all attendees.
e Agenda Changes:
o The Executive Session scheduled for 3:00 p.m. was cancelled as it was no longer
needed.
o A letter of support for the Grand Lake Metropolitan Recreation District was added under
County Manager Items.
e Employee Recognition:
o New Employees Introduced:
a Kelly Clark (Road & Bridge)
m_ Phil Poquette (Assessor's Office)
m Brenda Morrow (County Attorney's Office)
a Annette Frith (Public Health)
m Satonya Myers (Clerk & Recorder)
a Kim Mink (Housing Authority)
o October Anniversaries Recognized:
m_ Vince Baca (Sheriff's Office) - 1 Year
= Tiffany Mills (Sheriff's Office) - 1 Year
mu Maggie Manzo (Information Systems) — 1 Year
a Tami Burkett (Clerk & Recorder) — 2 Years

m Rob Feeney (Sheriff's Office) - 2 Years

m_ Cindy Constantino Delgado (Human Services) — 2 Years
m Jody Jackson (Public Health) — 2 Years

= Clint lacovetto (Road & Bridge) — 3 Years

a Jeremy Broyles (Sheriffs Office) - 3 Years

m Debbie Patterson (Treasurer’s Office) —- 4 Years

m Shayla Cheevers (Sheriffs Office) - 5 Years

a Dustin Sanchez (EMS) — 6 Years

m Tracy Vasquez (Public Health) — 8 Years

m_ Larry Banman (Assessor) — 12 Years

m_ Luke McDonald (Sheriffs Office) - 12 Years

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m_ Erica Mentzer (EMS) — 13 Years
mu Rachel Born (Sheriff's Office) - 26 Years
e Approval of Board Minutes:

© Motion: Commissioner Merrit Linke moved to approve the meeting minutes for the
Grand County Board of County Commissioners, the Housing Authority, and the Board of
Human Services for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, as presented.

o Discussion: No changes or corrections were noted.

o Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).

e Finance, Approval of Weekly Payments:
o Presentation by Alina Bell, Finance Director:

mu Prepared 119 payments totaling $1,127,993.06.

a Major disbursements included Clerk & Recorder collections payments to state
and local governments ($756,959.14), a Conservation Trust Fund grant to the
Town of Winter Park for the Hideaway Park play structure ($50,000.00), and a
two-month payment to Southern Health Partners for inmate medical care
($45,269.12).

o Motion: Commissioner Randy George moved to approve the vouchers and wire
payments presented on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, for payment on Wednesday,
October 14, 2026, for Grand County, the Department of Human Services, and the
Grand County Housing Authority.

° Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).

8:45 a.m. Administrative Business

e Departmental Contracts and Updates:
o Fair Coordinator, Middle Park Fair Board Appointments:
m= Presentation by Karrah Shearer, Fair Coordinator:
m= Announced newly elected officers: Cole Sammons (President), Dalene
Harthun (Vice President), Taylor Flanigan (Secretary), and Bonnie
Wheatley (Treasurer).
= Reported resignations of former President Dave Buckley (moving to the
sale committee) and former Treasurer Jordan Meeks.
= Motion 1 (Reappointments): Commissioner Merrit Linke moved to approve the
reappointments of Bonnie Wheatley, Creyton Shearer, Koby Miller, and Jace
Provance to the Fair Board.
m_ Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).
= Motion 2 (New Appointment): Commissioner Merrit Linke moved to appoint
Alice Cary to the Fair Board for a three-year term running from October 1, 2026,
through September 30, 2029.
m Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).
o Human Services / Grand County Board of Human Services:
a Presentation by Deb Ruttenberg, Human Services Director:
m TransUnion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc. (TRADS)
Pricing Addendum: Presented a pricing addendum for the person-locator
service running through September 30, 2027.
= Motion: Commissioner Randy George moved to approve the
TRADS pricing addendum as presented and authorize the Chair to
sign all applicable documents.
= Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).
= Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) Intergovernmental
Agreement (County Incentives Program): Requested ratification of
Board Chair Edward Raegner’s DocuSign signature from September on
an annual incentive program IGA offering up to $9,900.05 for meeting
timeliness and accuracy performance targets.

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= Motion: Commissioner Randy George moved to ratify the signature
of the Board Chair on the Intergovernmental Agreement between
the State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and
Financing and Grand County.
m= Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).
o Road and Bridge / Airports:
= Granby Airport Ground Lease Extensions and Hangar Sale:
= Presentation by Shawn Mahorney, Airport Supervisor:
= Presented a Bill of Sale and Assignment for Granby Hangar 13
from Alex Bantum to Mr. Linder.
m Presented ground lease extensions running from January 1, 2027,
through December 31, 2051, for Granby Hangars 10, 13, and 14
(lessees Marlin Linder, James L. Payton II, and Rocky Mountain
Triangle LLC).
= Motion 1 (Hangar 13 Bill of Sale): Commissioner Randy George moved
to approve the Bill of Sale for Granby Hangar 13 as presented and
authorize the Chair to sign all applicable documents.
m_ Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).
a Motion 2 (Ground Lease Extensions): Commissioner Merrit Linke
moved to approve the hangar ground lease extensions for Hangars 10,
13, and 14 at the Granby Airport as presented and authorize the Chair to
sign all applicable documents.
= Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).
u_ U.S. Forest Service De-Obligation and Closeout Request:
a Presentation by David Buckley, Road & Bridge Superintendent:
m= Announced the retirement of Troy Simon after four years of service
and noted Kremmling’s recognition as "Best Rodeo Grounds of the
Year" by the Colorado Pro Rodeo Association.
mu Presented a closeout/de-obligation form for an expired 2022
contract where the Forest Service contributed $300,000 toward
repaving County Road 6.
= Motion: Commissioner Merrit Linke moved to approve the de-obligation
and closeout request form as presented and authorize the Chair to sign all
applicable documents.
m Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).
o Community Development:
= Town of Hot Sulphur Springs Building Permits Fee Waiver Requests:
a Presentation by Hannah Mahorney, Community Development
Planner: Presented fee waiver requests for two municipal buildings: the
Water Treatment Plant Facility and the Maintenance Shop at 200 Maple
Street.
= Motion: Commissioner Randy George moved to approve the building
permit fee waivers for the Town of Hot Sulphur Springs Water Treatment
Plant and Maintenance Shop as presented and authorize the Chair to sign
any necessary documents.
m= Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).
mu Resolution 2026-10-2, Ridgeview Townhomes Partial Release of
Subdivision Improvement Agreement Funds:
= Presentation by Hannah Mahorney, Community Development
Planner: Presented Resolution 2026-10-2 for partial release of SIA funds
covering completed site grading, detention pond, and private storm sewer
work, with funds released directly to Harrison Custom Builders upon
owner written authorization. A typographical error in the written text of the
dollar figure was noted for correction prior to final processing.

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= Motion: Commissioner Merrit Linke moved to approve Resolution 2026-
10-2 as presented with the typographical correction.
= Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).
o Housing Authority / Grand County Housing Authority Board:

m_ The Board convened as the Grand County Housing Authority Board.

u Presentation by Sheena Darland, Housing Authority Director:

u Coyote Creek Transfer Fee Application for Exemption: Presented an
application under Section 2.1 of the restrictive covenants for Scott and
Virginia Lemberger purchasing Unit 3, Lot 23 of Coyote Creek at Winter
Park from developer Keystone Summit LLC. Subsequent transfers will be
subject to the fee.

= Motion: Commissioner Randy George moved to approve the
transfer fee exemption for Lot 23, Coyote Creek at Winter Park, as
presented.

m= Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).

m The Board reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners

s_ .Hinkle and Company Service Contract: Presented a three-year service
contract for annual year-end financial audit services for fiscal years 2026,
2027, and 2028 in a total not-to-exceed amount of $34,200. Director
Darland clarified that HUD guidelines limit Housing Authority audit
contracts to a maximum of three years, preventing synchronization with
the county’s five-year audit contract cycle.

= Motion: Commissioner Merrit Linke moved to approve the services
contract between Hinkle and Company and the Grand County
Housing Authority as presented and authorize the Chair to sign all
applicable documents.
u_ Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).
e Treasurer Report:
o Presentation by Marcy Wheatley, Grand County Treasurer:

m Submitted monthly September reports and quarterly Treasurer and Public
Trustee reports.

m Announced the tax lien sale scheduled for November 5, 2026, with 441
properties published (noting pay-offs reduce the final total for sale, compared to
284 in 2025 and 378 in 2024).

m Noted the Federal Reserve's 25 basis point rate increase to a target rate of
3.75% -- 4.00%, affecting government investment pool returns and mortgage
borrowing rates.

e Manager Items:
o Presentation by Ed Moyer, County Manager:

u Utility Planning Meeting: Town of Winter Park scheduled a long-range utility
meeting with Xcel Energy and Mountain Parks Electric for October 23, 2026, at
9:00 a.m. at Winter Park Town Hall; Manager Moyer and Commissioner Randy
George plan to attend.

m= Employee Open Enrollment: Reminded staff of Open Enrollment sessions
scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (8:00 a.m. at EMS Station 1 and
1:00 p.m. in the BOCC room), running through November.

a Pay Plan Update: Finalizing updates to the pay plan and narrative with HR.

= Winter Park Transit CPF Request: Declined issuing a county letter of support
for Winter Park’s Community Priorities Fund application to avoid a conflict of
interest, as Commissioners serve on the evaluation review committee.

= GLMRD North Fork Colorado River Restoration Project: Presented a letter of
support for grant applications submitted by the Grand Lake Metropolitan
Recreation District for habitat restoration along the North Fork of the Colorado
River below the Red Top Ditch diversion.

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= Motion: Commissioner Merrit Linke moved to approve the letter of support
for the Grand Lake Metropolitan Recreation District’s North Fork of the
Colorado River Restoration Project and authorize all three Commissioners
to sign.
= Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).
u Facility Energy Audit: On-site contractor inspections scheduled for Monday
across three county buildings.
=
e Attorney Items:

No matters presented by Maxine LaBarre-Krostue, County Attorney.
Board Business / Correspondence / Calendar:

o Correspondence:

= Mountain Family Center Annual Food Drive conducted in coordination with the
Sheriff's Office.

= CDOT project updates regarding resurfacing and staging on Highway 40/County
Road 53 near Tabernash and single-lane closures in Winter Park.

m Town of Granby notice of public hearing regarding Granby Ranch.

o Calendar Updates:

= October 10: Groundbreaking for the new Kremmling Library.

m= October 12: NWCCOG budget workshop and release of the updated Water
Economy report.

m October 15: CCI Board Zoom meeting (Executive Director hiring search); LEPC
meeting at Grand Fire (8:30 a.m.); EMS Station 1 Ribbon Cutting & Open House
(4:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.).

= October 18: Grand County Wildfire Council Fundraiser at the Roadhouse on
Highway 34 (1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.).

m= October 20: URA Meeting (3:00 p.m.); Strategy call with Lawler & McCloskey
(4:00 p.m.).

a Field Tour & Water Updates: Commissioner Linke noted a river restoration field
tour (Pioneer Park, Windy Gap Ranch, Kaibab) and an upcoming meeting with
David Taussig to discuss reservoir levels (Granby, Wolford Mountain, Williams
Fork) and winter operations.

2:45 p.m. Public Hearing (Rescheduled / Taken Out of Order)

e Public Hearing — UV-US-34 LLC dba Indian Peaks Marina, Transfer of Ownership for a
Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License:
o Motion to Adjust Agenda: Commissioner Merrit Linke moved to adjust the agenda to
take up the 2:45 p.m. liquor license item early at 9:22 a.m.
© Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).
o Presentation by Jolene Linke, County Clerk & Recorder:

a Application submitted by Nicholas Graham, Manager of UV6862US34 LLC (dba
Indian Peaks Marina), for a transfer of ownership of a Hotel and Restaurant
Liquor License at 6862 US Highway 34, Granby, from Indian Peaks Marina and
Restaurant LLC.

m Allstate and county requirements and fees were met, and the Sheriffs
background check showed no adverse findings. Requested authorization for a
stamped Chair signature on the final state license certificate.

© Motion: Commissioner Merrit Linke moved to approve the transfer of ownership for the
Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License to UV6862US34 LLC dba Indian Peaks Marina,
authorize the Chair to sign all applicable documents, and authorize a stamped Chair
signature on the state certificate upon arrival.

o Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).

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9:26 a.m. BREAK
10:10 a.m. Budget Hearings (Continued) - Approve Preliminary Budget Determination

e Presentation by Alina Bell, Finance Director:
o Submitted formal exhibits to the public hearing record:
m= Exhibit L: Budget Hearing Changes Summary.
a Exhibit M: Grand County 2027 Preliminary Budget Summary.
o Reconciliation of Hearing Changes (Day 3 - October 7):

= The initial deficit started at $9,633,050.00.

= Sheriffs Office Adjustments: Removed 1 FTE ($132,368.00), 1 vehicle
($85,000.00), and related expenses ($11,500.00); added $2,500.00 for employee
appreciation, $16,139.00 for tech contracts, $89,996.00 for Spillman software,
$27,228.00 for VPN, $81,000.00 for Venta System, $12,000.00 for training,
$24,657.00 for basic phone, and $30,000.00 for USDA professional services;
reduced Venta equipment purchase by $50,000.00.

mu Road & Bridge Adjustments: Deferred partial building construction
($2,000,000.00) to 2028.

o Asphalt / County Road 1 Maintenance Analysis:

m_ Ed Moyer presented a 20-year cost-benefit analysis by the County Engineer for
County Road 1 (Trough Road).

a Paving 5,700 feet from Highway 9 costs $700,000.00; adding an extra 4,600 feet
costs $550,000.00. Full repaving to the Eagle County line carries an upfront cost
of $8.5 million and 20-year total costs of $13.4 million (compared to $8.1 million
for maintaining gravel).

= Board Consensus: Approved removing the additional $550,000.00 CR 1 asphalt
expense, reducing the operational asphalt budget line item to $1.2 million
(covering core paving, engineering, and testing).

o Preliminary Budget Totals:

= Operating Budget Surplus: Increased to $7.6 million.

= Capital Budget Deficit: Stood at $14.15 million.

a Overall Net Deficit: $7,337,702.00 (fully funded by capital reserves).

e Motion: Commissioner Merrit Linke moved to adopt the 2027 Prelirninary Budget
determination as presented with today’s finalized adjustments and set the schedule for rebuttal
hearings on November 4, 2026, and final determination on November 10, 2026.

e Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).

10:30 a.m. Grand County Tourism Board Quarterly Marketing Update

e Presentation: Gaylene Orr (Grand County Tourism Board), Tyler Melakis (KHM / Karsh
Hagan), and Leslie (Project Management).
e Creative Campaign Evolution ("Source of the Wild"):
o Transitioning into Fall 2026/Winter campaigns with bolder typography, authentic
photography, warmer color palettes, and community geo-tagging.
© Introduced distinct town "persona" concepts to encourage extended stays and multi-
town itineraries:
a Winter Park: "The Engine" (start with the mountain)
m_ Fraser: "The Quirky Counterweight"
m= Tabernash: "The Quiet Corridor"
m Granby: "The Connector" (stay here, go everywhere)
u_ Grand Lake: "The Edge of the Map"
a Hot Sulphur Springs: "The Unplugged Oasis"
m= Kremmling: "The Outpost" (uncut, unfiltered)
e Media Performance & Data Highlights:
o Expedia Campaign (Jan—June 2026): Generated $118.00 in revenue for every $1.00
spent ($30,000.00 total spend), driving 10,000+ booked travelers, 3.5 million in direct
economic impact, and $330.00 average spend per booking.

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o Length of Stay: Ad-engaged visitors stayed an average of over 3 days (compared to
the countywide baseline of 1-2 nights for hotel guests and 2.5 days overall).

© Digital Engagement: Website visitors averaged 2 minutes 25 seconds on site (well
above the 1:20 industry benchmark), with elevated interest in Grand Lake, Granby,
Kremmling, and 3-day getaway itineraries.

o Local Marketing: Continued "Do Grand Right" campaign, local cinema ads at The
Foundry, and social media outreach promoting responsible travel and local sales tax
value.

o RFP Notice: Marketing and social media agency contracts are currently out for bid, with
proposals due October 14, 2026.

11:15 a.m. Public Hearing - Tabernash Construction dba Good to Go Portable Toilet
Storage Special Use Permit

e Exhibits Entered: Exhibits A through J were formally entered into the record by County
Attorney Maxine LaBarre-Krostue.
e Staff Presentation: Hannah Mahorney, Community Development Planner.

o Request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for dry storage of portable toilets by Good to
Go on a 30-acre property (Bergquist Outright Exemption) along County Road 5.

o Storage began in 2022; a neighbor complaint received in early 2026 prompted the SUP
requirement.

o Blight Cleanup & Relocation:

a The Planning Commission initially tabled the item due to site blight. The applicant
subsequently removed 3 to 4 40-yard dumpsters of debris, abandoned vehicles,
and old logging equipment.

m= To resolve neighbor visibility concerns from two homes in Fairways at Pole
Creek, a revised site plan moves the storage area southward into a natural
terrain depression screened by trees, making it invisible from CR 5 and adjacent
residences.

o Key Operational Conditions:

= Toilets must be stored clean and dry; no on-site washing, pumping, or
chemical/odor discharge permitted. The main pumping hub remains in
Tabernash.

= Storage is restricted strictly to portable toilets (no company service trucks/heavy
equipment stored long-term, except 1-2 pieces used for site cleanup and moving
units).

= No new timber/logs allowed to be brought onto the property.

= Full site cleanup deadline set for August 12, 2027.

e Public Comment:

o Bryce McCallum (Online): Raised concerns regarding unpermitted historical use, lack
of physical screening fences, and delayed cleanup timelines.

o Scott Gessler (18 Ridge Court / Pole Creek): Expressed appreciation for the cleanup
efforts and urged complete site cleanup as quickly as possible.

o Applicant & Staff Response: Hannah Mahorney noted that over 20 neighbors
attended initial Planning Commission meetings, and applicant outreach successfully
resolved neighbor concerns, resulting in low public attendance.

e Board Deliberations:

o Commissioners reviewed site photos and commended the significant blight removal
progress.

© Confirmed that natural topographical/vegetative screening is sufficient, noting that
screening requirements can be re-evaluated during the annual permit renewal if tree
cover changes.

e Motion 1 (Approval): Commissioner Merrit Linke moved to approve the Good to Go Inc.
Portable Toilet Dry Storage Special Use Permit with the 15 conditions presented by the

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Planning Department (including the unnumbered condition) for a term of one year expiring
August 12, 2027, and authorize the Chair to sign all applicable documents.

e Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).

e Motion 2 (Close Public Hearing): Commissioner Merrit Linke moved to close the public
hearing.

11:35 a.m. Lunch with Attorney, County Manager, and Grand County Housing Authority

1:00 p.m. Workshop - Solar, Wind, Oil and Gas, and Data Center Regulations;
Community Development

e Data Centers:

© Discussion: Community Development Director Kris Manguso reviewed national trends
(moratoriums in 500+ communities, state bans/pauses due to immense water/power
draw and noise).

o Board Consensus: Directed staff to maintain the current moratorium while drafting a
comprehensive Special Use Permit (SUP) regulatory framework modeled after Logan
County, CO. Guardrails will mandate rigorous impact analyses covering water
source/recycling, grid power capacity, road/dust impacts, noise, aesthetics, and wildlife
mitigation.

e Wind Energy Regulations:

© Discussion: Reviewed large utility-scale wind turbines (100--200+ ft tall) versus small
residential systems ($\le 35$ ft). Large turbines carry heavy environmental footprints
(blade disposal, 80-150 gallons of gear oil changed every 9-30 months, wildlife/eagle
impacts, visual corridor impacts, massive concrete foundations).

o Board Consensus: Maintain existing small-scale residential wind regulations ($35$ ft
or under). Draft strict SUP regulations for commercial/utility-scale wind to protect scenic
views, wildlife corridors, and local infrastructure, while keepirig options open for local
utility partners (Mountain Parks Electric).

e Solar Energy Regulations:

o Discussion: Identified solar as the most viable renewable technology for Grand
County. Rooftop and small residential systems ($\le 25$ kW) are heavily permitted and
supported.

o Board Consensus: Develop distinct SUP regulations for commercial/utility-scale solar
farms exporting power. Focus guardrails on visual screening, avoiding prime
agricultural/meadow lands, battery storage safety, and land reclamation.

e Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) & Emerging Technologies:

o Board Consensus: Draft separate SUP regulations for commercial battery storage
units (focusing on fire suppression, footprint, and containment), recognizing advancing
solid-state battery technology.

e Oil & Gas Regulations:

o Discussion: Existing regulations date back to 2005/2006. While Grand County has
Zero producing wells, regional exploration exists near Jackson County.

o Board Consensus: Update local oil and gas SUP regulations to align with or exceed
current Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) state standards.
Increase the county financial assurance/bonding minimum significantly above the
current $500,000.00 level, mandate horizontal/directional drilling techniques, enforce
strict riverAwaterway setbacks, protect surface owners, and cover exploration activities.

e Master Plan & Zoning Code Update:

o Kris Manguso provided a brief update on the ongoing Master Plan process. The Board
requested periodic progress check-ins at 25%, 50%, and 75% milestones prior to final
tegulatory drafting.

2:30 p.m. Public Hearing - Colorado Skijoring / dba Grand Lake Skijoring Temporary
Use Permit

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e Exhibits Entered: Exhibits A through N were formally entered into the record by County
Attorney Maxine LaBarre-Krostue.
e Staff Presentation: Hannah Mahorney, Community Development Planner.

o Request for a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for the Grand Lake Skijoring event on
January 29-31, 2026, relocated from the Town of Grand Lake to Winding River Ranch
(County Road 49).

o Event parameters: Daily spectator cap of 5,000; on-site parking cap of 600 vehicles; 15
acres cleared for parking/contestants; 30-45 portable toilets (65 ADA); Waste Ranch
Creek trash services (bear-proof containers); 24-hour security; quiet hours (7:00 p.m. —
7:00 a.m.).

© Transportation plan: Two dedicated "The Lift" transit buses running continuous 16-
minute round-trip routes from Grand Lake stops (Mountain Market, Sagebrush,
Gateway Inn, Grand Lake Lodge); free parking incentive for carpools of 5+; on-site tow
trucks for unauthorized parking on CR 49.

o Emergency services letters received from Sheriff, EMS, and Grand Lake Fire approving
on-site ambulance/fire staging at the track and bridge transfer protocols.

e Public Comment:

o Skylar (Resident): Raised concerns regarding overlapping emergency service
demands with the concurrent 39th Annual Three Lakes Ice Fishing Contest (950—1,200
anglers) and the lack of a formal traffic egress/contingency plan.

o Jana Sampson (CR 494 / Columbine Lake): Spoke regarding winter hazards on CR
49 S-curves, math/shuttle capacity mismatches, and risk of spectator overflow onto
Columbine Lake private roads.

° Katie Ellis (President, Columbine Lake HOA): Requested a full traffic management
plan, realistic ticket caps matching transit capacity, mandatory "Local Traffic Only"
barricades/signage at all 6 Columbine Lake access points, and prohibition of private
road usage. Submitted two written letters into the record (Exhibit O: Mark & Suzanne
Silverthorne; Exhibit P: Eric Smaldone).

o Todd Holzwarth (CR 424 / Columbine Lake): Spoke in support of the event organizers
and noted CR 49’s historical commercial use for gravel hauling.

o Jonas Pearson (Manager, Columbine Lake HOA): Expressed support for skijoring
generally but opposed the venue location, citing lack of advance HOA communication,
ticket pre-sales prior to permit approval, and traffic safety impacts.

o Morgan Hale (Resident / Participant): Supported skijoring but expressed concerns
over town economic benefit, emergency service strain, and event egress.

o Donald Stern (124 Mustang Trail): Expressed concerns regarding narrow winter road
width, shuttle turnaround math, and vehicle backups.

o Josh Sewell (Columbine Lake Owner - Online): Requested a hearing continuance
due to receiving staff reports late over the holiday weekend and raised private road
access concerns.

o Eric Smaldone (CR 49 Owner - Online): Highlighted the lack of an independent
traffic/environmental impact study for CR 49 and questioned shuttle throughput math.

e Applicant Response (Matt & Travis):

o Clarified ticket sales have not launched.

o Explained parking/shuttle logistics: 600 cars on-site plus continuous shuttles can move
2,100+ attendees gradually between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Offered to purchase/staff
additional "Local Traffic Only" barricades for all Columbine Lake entrances and
coordinate directly with the HOA.

o Confirmed backup heavy equipment (loaders/graders) and tow trucks on-site to handle
snow clearing or vehicle clearance.

e Board Deliberations:

o Commissioners expressed strong concerns regarding unaddressed traffic egress,
potential CR 49 gridlock, shuttle capacity math, concurrent event impacts (Three Lakes
Ice Fishing), and lack of direct coordination with the Columbine Lake HOA.

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o Determined that the permit could not be approved in its current form without further
detail and neighbor consensus.

e Motion: Commissioner Randy George moved to continue the public hearing for the Grand
Lake Skijoring Temporary Use Permit to October 27, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. to allow the applicant
time to meet with the Columbine Lake HOA, refine traffic/egress plans, coordinate with the
Town of Grand Lake, and verify agency capacity.

e Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).

Added Agenda Item: EMS Rural Health Transformation Program Grant

e Presentation by Austin Wingate, EMS Chief:

o Presented a state grant agreement from the Department of Health Care Policy and
Financing (HCPF) under the Rural Health Transformation Program in the amount of
$284,647.00.

o Funding covers capital paramedic training equipment and pre-hospital ultrasound
program implementation (in conjunction with Dr. Selinki and Dr. Foley). Revenue and
capital expenses were incorporated into the preliminary 2027 budget.

o County Attorney Maxine LaBarre-Krostue reviewed and approved the agreement for
BOCC signature, noting state submission is required by October 15.

e Motion: Commissioner Randy George moved to approve and accept the State of Colorado
Grant Agreement under the Rural Health Transformation Program in the amount of
$284,647.00 and authorize the Chair to sign electronically.

e Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0).

2:39 p.m. Adjournment

e Motion: Commissioner Merrit Linke moved to adjourn the meeting.
e Decision: Motion passed unanimously (3-0). The meeting adjourned at 2:39 p.m.

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Approved this day of October,2026.
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Edward F /Raegner, Chair

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Jolefe S. Linke, Clerk and Recorder

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