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HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.packet.ws.06-12-2018 ‘pt1'K I N Board of Commissioners COUNT1 Work Session Agenda TUESDAY,JUNE 12,2018, 11:00 AM Q/D• G Pitkin County Library-Dunaway Community Room 120 N Mill St,Aspen, CO 81611 (Commissioner Clapper and Poschman not attending) A work-session agenda is structured to give the Board of Commissioners an opportunity to touch base with each other,staff,and invited community members and organizations to discuss and work through issues the County is facing,but not ready to take official action on at a regular board meeting. Work sessions are open to the public(with exception of executive session). However,public input is typically not taken during a work session unless specifically asked for by the Board. 10:00 AM SPECIAL MEETING-Executive Session(Library Clock Tower) Lenado Litigation CRS 24-6-402(4)(f) Translator TV Broadcast Negotiations CRS 24-6-402-(4)(e) 10:45 AM Adjourn Executive Session 11:00 AM Staff/Community Presentations This is time set aside for staff and community partners to formally present community or organizational issues that may lead to future Board action. 11:00 AM County Annexation Proposal,Jon Peacock(1 hour) 12:00 PM Lunch Break 1:00 PM Upcoming Regular Meeting Items This portion of the agenda is intended to: 1)Provide the Board and Staff an opportunity to discuss items that will come before the Board and public for formal adoption at a future Regular Meeting/Public Hearing, 2) To review the calendar of business for future Board Work Sessions and Regular Meetings. 1:00 PM Discussion on Proposed Amendments to the Piktin County Marijuana Regulations Regarding the Prohibition of Issuance of Marijuana Licenses in Certain Caucus Areas,Jeanette Jones (1 hour) 2:00 PM Pitkin County Courthouse Renovation Project Update and Schematic Design Presentation, Jodi Smith(1 hour) 3:00 PM Intergovernmental Agreement(IGA)with Garfield County for DOLA Broadband Middle- Mile Grant,Kara Silbernagel(30 minutes) 3:30 PM Review of Future Agenda Calendar-Work Session/Regular Meeting(15 minutes) 3:45 PM Break 4:00 PM Discussion Items/Open Discussion No formal written materials 4:00 PM Review of U.S.F.S. EA Comments RE: Aspen Skiing Company Aspen Mountain Improvement; and REferral Comments Regarding the EAgle County Mid-Valley Area Community Plan,Ellen Sassano(45 minutes) AGENDA and TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 4:45 PM Board Open Discussion(15 Minutes) Translator License on Jack Rabbit Awarded to KDNK, Jeff Krueger 5:00 PM Adjourn THURSDAY,JUNE 14,2018,4:00-6:00 PM Elected Official Transportation Committee(EOTC)Meeting Pitkin County Hosting- City Council Chambers AGENDA and TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY WORK SESSION MEETING DATE: June 11,2018 AGENDA ITEM TITLE: County Annexation Proposal STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Jon Peacock, County Manager ISSUE STATEMENT: On March 30,2018 a nonprofit called"Our Valley Our Voice"issued an open letter stating its mission: "...to unify the Roaring Fork Valley by annexing the Eagle County part of the valley with Pitkin County"(see attachment 1). Time has been set aside at today's meeting to discuss the process of county annexation and initial estimates of financial impacts of the proposed annexation. BACKGROUND The Roaring Fork Valley is made up of three counties, Garfield,Eagle and Pitkin. The western portion of Eagle County in the Roaring Fork Valley is isolated from the rest of Eagle County by mountainous terrain, while Highway 82 connects the Roaring Fork Valley portion of Eagle County to Garfield and Pitkin Counties. On March 30,2018 a nonprofit called"Our Valley Our Voice"issued an open letter stating its mission: "...to unify the Roaring Fork Valley by annexing the Eagle County part of the valley with Pitkin County." The purpose of this memo and work session is to: 1)brief the Board on the process to annex a portion of one county to another county; 2)provide staff estimates of population and financial impacts of the proposed annexation on Pitkin County. County Annexation Process: The process to annex a portion of one county to another county is described in Article 14 of the state constitution and is further described in Colorado Revised Statutes 30-6-105 through 30-6-109.7. Article 14 Section 3 of the Constitution states: "Except as otherwise provided by statute,no part of the territory of any county shall be stricken off and added to an adjoining county without first submitting the question to the registered electors of the county from which the territory is proposed to be stricken off nor unless a majority of all the registered electors of said county voting on the question shall vote therefore." Colorado Revised Statute 30-6-105 and 30-6-109.7 further describes the process for annexing a portion of one county to another county. The additional requirements are as follows: 1. Petition: A majority of tax paying electors in the area proposed to be annexed to an adjoining county must petition of the Board of Commissioners of the county from which the territory is proposed to be stricken(CRS 30-6-105). 2. Survey: Proponents are required to deposit with the board of county commissioners from which territory is proposed to be annexed an amount of money sufficient to pay the expenses of a metes and bounds survey. Upon receiving the deposit it is the duty of commissioners to have the proposed territory surveyed by metes and bounds (CRS 30-6-105). 3. Election: Upon receiving a petition, and deposit for a metes and bounds survey,the Board of the county from which territory is proposed to be annexed is required to certify a question for the next General Election(even numbered years). The question must be worded"for the new county line"and "against the new county line."(CRS 30-6-105), and is voted on by the whole county. Similarly,upon receiving notice of a successful petition and deposit of funds for a metes and bounds survey the board of county commissioners of the adjoining county to which petitioners want territory annexed shall certify a question for the next general election. The question must also be worded"for the new county line"and"against the new county line"and must be described by metes and bounds (CRS 30-6-106). The question is voted on by the whole county. The County Clerks of both County's transmit the results of the election to the secretary of state. Both counties must vote in favor of the proposed annexation in order for the annexation to be successful(CRS 30-7-107). 4. Implementation: Upon a successful vote the county clerk and recorders of both counties must record the proclamation of the secretary of state,together with the metes and bounds survey and plat. Upon recordation,the county line so established shall be the lawfully constituted line between the counties (CRS 30-6-108). The territory stricken from a county and annexed to an adjoining county must pay their ratable portion of liabilities(30-6-109). The Board from which territory is removed is responsible for certifying the liabilities to be paid, and the board to which a territory is annexed is required to levy a tax to pay the full amount of the certified liability in no more than three years(CRS 30-6-109). Colorado Revised statutes has two other sections related to County Annexations. CRS 30-6-109.5 provides counties with a population of over 400,000 people the ability to annex a non-contiguous portion of another county for the purpose of building and operating a major air carrier airport(this allowed the City and County of Denver to annex a portion of Adams County to construct DIA). CRS 30-6-109.7 provides for minor boundary adjustments between Denver and the neighboring counties of Adams,Arapahoe and Jefferson Counties. Neither of these statutes apply to the proposed annexation of a portion of Eagle County to Pitkin County. Estimated Population and Fiscal Impact Based on 2016 population estimates,the proposed annexation would increase Pitkin County's population by 46.9%or 8,335 people,while reducing Eagle County's population by 15.8% (see attachment 2). The portion of West Eagle County proposed for annexation is connected physically, economically and socially with all communities in the Roaring Fork Valley by highway 82. Pitkin County's and Eagle County's revenue and service delivery models have developed independently over time. Annexation of the mid-valley portion of Eagle County was proposed in 2000. At that time staff from Eagle County and Pitkin County undertook an extensive analysis of the financial impacts of the proposed annexation. In 2000 it was estimated that expenditures would exceed revenues by approximately$2.9 million annually for Pitkin County(see attachment 3). For the purposes of this conversation staff has updated the analysis done in 2000 to estimate the fiscal impact of annexation in 2016(using the County's latest available Comprehensive Annual Financial Report). It is important to note that expenditure estimates are not based on a new study,but staff believes these estimates are within+/-10%of what would actually be realized in the event of annexation. The updated estimate for 2016 expenditures is just under$10 million and 2016 estimated new revenues is just under$3.7 million, leaving a projected net cost to Pitkin County of just under$6.3 million(see attachment 4). For comparison,total 2016 expenditures for the funds analyzed was $33,055,724(excluding $8.5 million in facility capital expenses). The analysis estimates the impact on the following Pitkin County funds: General,Road and Bridge, Social Services, and Healthy Community Funds. Expenditure estimates for these funds in 2000 were updated to 2016 by the percentage increase in the funds' actual expenditures from 2000 to 2016. The Gap also includes debt service of just over a million dollars for facilities to house employees and provide services in the mid-valley (this could include purchase of the existing Eagle County facility at Crown Mountain). Revenues were updated in a similar fashion to expenditures. Departmental revenues(e.g., community development fees, clerk fees)were updated by the percentage increase in actual departmental revenues. General(non-departmental)revenues were updated separately. Sales tax was calculated from 2016 taxable retail sales as reported by the State for Basalt and by RFTA for unincorporated Eagle County in the annexation area. Property tax was calculated using assessed valuation and mill levies for the current(2018)budget year. Federal payments in-lieu-of tax were estimated using the 2016 per-acre payment rate and an estimate of the federal land acreage in the annexation area. There are several options to cover the revenue gap of the proposed annexation. If the gap were to be covered by a post annexation countywide property tax,the estimated increase in General Fund mill levy would be 1.892 mills. Per TABOR this mill levy would need to be approved as a separate question from annexation. Similarly, a district could be established within the annexed area to cover the gap. If this were accomplished through a property tax,the mill levy would need to increase by 27.909 mills. There is also the option of not increasing taxes and reducing service level expectations across the County so costs match revenues produced from existing Pitkin County tax/fee rates. 2017 LEVIES AND REVENUES Assessed Mill Tax Pitkin County Valuation Levy Revenue General Fund $3.101.450,300 2.325 $7,210.872 Road&Bridge 0.173 536.551 Social Services 0.065 201,594 Healthy Comm Fund 0.751 2,329.189 The gap between estimated expenditures and revenues that would result from the proposed annexation may be a surprise given the increased commercial development and activity in the mid-valley, especially in Willits. The funding gap is reflective of the fact that the area proposed for annexation would be 32%of Pitkin County's new population,but would represent approximately 7%of the county's post annexation assessed value and 13%of estimated post annexation sales tax collections. This fiscal analysis does not take into account any liabilities that may be certified by Eagle County per CRS 30- 6-109. Such liabilities must be paid within 3 years of annexation by the area annexed. At this point there have been no conversations with Eagle County regarding if and what liabilities might be attributed to the mid-valley portion of Eagle County. Eagle County currently has no general obligation debt,but at the end of 2017 had $15,210,000 in outstanding certificates of participation(COPs)for construction of a justice center and maintenance facility in Gypsum. Further discussion would be required to understand what, if any, liabilities would be assessed by Eagle County per 30-6-109 in the event of an annexation. Financial cost or benefit is not in and of itself a reason to support or oppose annexation,however,it is important to understand the impacts for the organization and community. TABOR would require an additional vote to raise revenues,or the entire county would need to settle on a new level of service. This would need to be weighed against the benefit of extending continuity of public policy and services within the Roaring Fork Valley. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: Annexation of the Roaring Fork Valley portion of Eagle County was not anticipated in the county's strategic plan. KEY DISCUSSION ITEMS: Would the Board like any additional information or analysis of the proposed annexation? BUDGETARY IMPACT: Estimated$6.3 million annual net cost for the General, Road and Bridge, Social Services,and Healthy Community Funds in 2016. For comparison the total expenditures for these funds in 2016 was$33,055,724(excluding$8.5 million capital expense). RECOMMENDED BOCC ACTION: None at this time. Upon submission of a petition with signatures of a majority of tax paying electors in the area proposed for annexation to Pitkin County with a deposit for a metes and bounds survey a question must be placed on the ballot in both counties. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Our Valley Our Voice Introduction 2. West Eagle County population estimates 3. 2000 Pitkin—Eagle Boundary Change Study 4. Pitkin Eagle Boundary Change Study Updated to 2016 from 2000 OUR VALLEY OUR VOICE 132 MIDLAND#3 BASALT,COLORADO 81621 PHONE(970)-927-1200 ken@kenransford.com DIRECTORS Tim Whitsitt Ken Ransford Cathy Click Michael McVoy Allyn Harvey March 30, 2018 SUPPORTERS Our Valley Our Voice, the Roaring Fork Valley's newest nonprofit, is on a mission to unify the Roaring Fork Valley by annexing the Eagle County part of the valley with Pitkin County. All it takes is a yes vote by a majority of voters in each county, tentatively scheduled for the upcoming election in November 2018. Is it complicated to do this? Of course. Is it a good idea? Yes. It is possible? Yes. In 1988, 56% of Adams County voters agreed to let Denver county annex the land where DIA airport is today. In 1998, 61% of voters statewide agreed to create new Broomfield County. This is our election to lose. Can we list you as a supporter in the blank column to the left? You were recommended because of your reputation as a leader in the valley. The more people we recruit, the more stature we gain. Please say yes! Our first task is to convince the commissioners of each county to put this on the ballot next November. If they punt,we will mount a petition drive—if 50% of the voters living in the affected area say yes, it goes on the ballot next November. Basalt, El Jebel, and Willits have more in common with Pitkin County than with Eagle, Edwards, or Vail. We share the same river, values,politics, and community. We want development and cases to be decided by people who live here—we're tired of driving to Eagle for jury duty! 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''-'/' - ‘ -*A.'" r,. ••••._ • \, .•:,--\---A.,,---' ,r-ti' \ .Ake-{..,---• ...:_40-4-ci. --' . • ..,.,-.., -'- -A, s‘•-, -. ,./ .- .1_ i- • - '',. - "••• • • '1'4., !..' -----:.-, • -5 • • s...0'-i \--' c., , ''-•-,,,,,*(-\----, /-' -',\ ,--Is ') '-s)(- t ,.....\, .A--- . --' • : . c\---..„4-„,---..---c. 1?.. ,.,-. :: t , Glenwood Springs Carbondale Basalt Aspen Our Valley Our Voice Pitkin County should annex the Roaring Fork Valley that now is part of Eagle County for a simple reason—it's the right thing to do. • John Wesley Powell,who organized the first river trip down the Grand Canyon and later ran the US Geological Survey,wrote in his Report on the Lands of the Arid Region of the United States in 1879 that political boundaries in the West should follow watersheds.' It's about time we listened to him. A copy of his proposed watershed map is attached. • This gives control of the valley to people who live in the valley and share the same river,values, politics, and community. • The mid-valley is very relevant to Pitkin County as the gateway to Aspen. Voters and residents living here should decide the destiny of the community and the environment. • The Roaring Fork Valley is split into 4 counties, leading to poor land use decisions. • Commissioners in Eagle make decisions affecting residents 60 miles away. Roaring Fork Valley voters barely know and rarely see the Eagle County Commissioners. Newspapers in the Roaring Fork Valley almost never report on Eagle County Commissioner decisions. • Citizens in the Roaring Fork Valley must travel 60 miles, at times in treacherous,icy road conditions, for jury duty. • This disconnect is illustrated by recent land use decisions—the residents who live here and serve on the Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission,Eagle County's planning and zoning advisory board in the Roaring Fork Valley, overwhelmingly turned down two dense land use developments(the Tree Farm across from Willits and the Fields project across from Blue Lake) but the commissioners approved them anyway. • The Eagle County Commissioners have indicated they support putting this issue on the ballot for the voters to decide. • Naysayers say this will cost Pitkin County because it must offer more services than it will collect in tax revenues. But the numbers aren't big and over time these costs will be absorbed. Willits sales tax revenue now being collected by Eagle County can pay for services Pitkin County provides to down-valley residents. • Tiny Basalt is split into 2 counties—that's dumb. • Traffic sheds—how commuters travel on area roads—are like water sheds, and jurisdictional boundaries should reflect them. Car traffic in the Roaring Fork Valley does not flow to Eagle. • This is easy—voters in both Eagle and Pitkin Counties must approve the switch by majority vote. This has happened twice before in Colorado recently—in 1988, 56%of Adams County voters allowed Denver to annex 53 square miles from Adams County for Denver International Airport," and in 1998, 61%of voters statewide approved new Broomfield County."' Broomfield was facing a similar situation, divided between 4 counties and suffering from fractured politics. • Voters should approve this because it's the right thing to do. What matters is what this county looks like in 100 years. 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Mountain hew +-,_� 04^` ��, r -�yam. �' �Js t� York tr��egtlen it- /� /,Y mo d[• 'j/�Fs�uat: .tiv!/ .a _ I/. .0�tum, - (iVf 01 _ Roaring Fork Watershed -Census Block Groups j Town Limits L\ I I I IMiles • Addresses by County 0 4.5 9 18 N Roaring Fork Population Estimates 80,000 70,263 70,000 60,986 52,302 60,000 48,961 35,581 50,000 9,990 40,000 24,842 22,853 30,000 12,828 10,780 8,335 8,898 20,000 10,000 20,217 21,854 17,773 18,562 liJ _ 2016 2020 2030 2040 •Pitkin •Eagle •Garfield *Data Source: U.S. Census 2012-2016 ACS Population Estimates PITKIN COUNTY BOUNDARY CHANGE STUDY- JUNE 2000 SUMMARY OF STATISTICS Net Operating Cost Service Requirements Incremental vs. 2000 Budget: Incremental Allocated Incremental Current vs. Current ❑ Population Incorporated 2,521 7,566 33% Unincorporated 5,375 6,483 83% Total 7,896 14,049 56% ❑ General Fund Financial Impacts- (incremental operating costs versus 2000 comparable budget) Gross Revenues $1,937,000 $15,566,000 12% Gross Expenditures $4,166,000 $17,541,000 24% Net Expenditures $2,229,000 $ 1,976,000 113% As a result of the 56% population increase, gross general fund expenditures are expected to increase by 24%. However, the total appraised value/property taxes would only increase by 8% and sales tax would only increase 14%. So, the increased revenue will not be sufficient to offset the increased expenditures, Direct Departments ❑ Clerk/Recorder -28% (net), 20% (gross expense), 38% (gross revenue) Motor Vehicle 9,570/yr 18,388/yr 52% Recording 27/day 51/day 53% Voters- Active 2,523 8,735 29% Voters- Total 3,508 13,278 27% Expected increased recording and document fee revenues are expected to exceed incremental costs associated with adding 3 F1E -thereby creatinga1 net surplus. ❑ Treasurer 6% (incremental net surplus vs. budgeted net surplus) Property Tax Schedules 3,030 14,610 21% Releases 587 2,517 24% Foreclosures 4 19 21% Although property tax transactions would increase by 21%, most of these are expected to be submitted electronically by mortgage companies and handled without a staff increase. So, expected additional revenues exceed incremental costs, generating additional net surplus for this department. 07/17/00 \\^'finance\pitfinance\malcolm\boundary change\bndry chg-totals stats.doc Boundary Change Summary of Statistics Page two vs. Budget Incremental Current vs. Current ❑ Assessor 26% Total Parcels 3,030 14,610 21% Real Parcels 2,351 12,497 19% Mobile Homes 481 349 138% Assessed Value $105,727,690 $1,378,927,680 8% Primarily the parcel count, rather than the assessed value drive the Assessor department's workload. Add 3 FTEs; 2 appraisers and 1 clerk. ❑ District Attorney 48% Total District Population new: 69,609 old: 61,780 13% Total Pitkin Population new: 22,171 old: 14,342 55% Pitkin "Share of Pie" new: 32% old: 23% 38% Pitkin Total Cost $131,237 (addl.) $280,000 (curr.) 47% Change would require 2 new FTEs to handle increased population as well as a re- distribution of the District shared cost pool resulting in a larger share for Pitkin. o Sheriff 31% Count- Comparable Measured Crimes 141 342 42% Sheriff's department would add 7 new deputies and 1 investigator. These officers would be based in Aspen and rotate down-valley. The manpower increase is driven by the calculation of shifts necessary to achieve adequate coverage. ❑ Civil -10/0 Civil Papers 50 694 8% ❑ Detention 3% Bookings- 1999 Felony 42 96 44% Misdemeanor 111 412 27% Total 153 508 31% Jail Days 1445 6570 22% Ave. Daily Pop. 3 18 17% Due to sufficient capacity, the increase in average daily population can be absorbed without increases in staff or facilities, for now. Current capacity = 24. 07/17/00 \\—finance\pitfinance\malcolm\boundary change\bndry chg-totals stats.doc Boundary Change Summary of Statistics Page Three vs. Budget Incremental Current vs. Current o County Housing 64% All increased costs to this department will be absorbed by Pitkin County, rather than shared with the City of Aspen (as existing costs are). Currently there are no Eagle County units to oversee. Future activity under Pitkin guidelines would require 1 new FTE. o County POST -24.5% (net), 45% (gross revenue) New area would result in additional Lottery funds, a portion of which would be unallocated and there are currently no associated operating costs. o Senior Services 37% Seniors 100 1480 7% Contacts 50-60/month 50-60/day 5% Currently, Eagle County level of service is lower relative to Pitkin. 1.5 new FTEs would be necessary to offer comparable services down-valley. ❑ Environmental Health 1% (net), 13% (gross expense), 33% (gross revenue) All Services 97 238 41% Increased costs from 1/2 new FTE are nearly offset by revenues from permits & fees. ❑ Animal Safety 70% Calls for Service 710 788 91% Increased costs for 1 new animal control officer are somewhat offset by revenues from coverage contract with the town of Basalt. o HS- Public Health 33% Cases 258/yr 182/yr 142% Public Health program would require 3 FTEs (including 2 nurses) and space to administer. ❑ Community Development 212% (net), 19% (gross expenses), 8% (gross revenue) Building Valuation $3,300,000 $115,235,775 3% Building Permits The increased costs from adding 3 FTEs to cover new area will not be completely offset by increased permit revenues due to "lower" unit construction values. 07/17/00 \\"finance\pitfinance\malcolm\boundary change\bndry chg-totals stats.doc Boundary Change Summary of Statistics Page Four vs. Budget Incremental Current vs. Current ❑ Road Replacement 35% Miles- Paved Roads 32 110 29% Estimate $12,000 per paved mile plus 15% for unknown conditions. u Road & Bridge 83% (net), 42% (gross expenses), 15% (gross revenue) Total Miles 138 455 31% Bridges 1 26 4% The additional roads would require 9 pieces of equipment and 3 employees to plow and maintain. This equipment, plus other new vehicle needs, would necessitate building a new down-valley fleet shop with two mechanics. The plows in particular need frequent maintenance. So, through the allocation process, Road and Bridge absorbs most of the new costs allocated by Fleet. New revenues associated with the additional roads will not be sufficient to offset the incremental costs R&B currently has 6 vehicles and 19 pieces of heavy equipment. ❑ Social Services 56% Total Caseload 473 280 169% The county would absorb the four existing Eagle employees. The cost of this is partially offset by new revenues. ❑ Translator -44% New Coverage Required none Cable Subscribers 1,400 7,000 20% Existing translators already cover the mid-valley; little modification would be required. The new costs are more than offset by new property tax &cable franchise revenues. Support/Indirect/Cost Centers o HR/Personnel 7% New FTEs- Total County 42 (proposed) 225 (excl. RFTA) 19% Extend a current position from .6 FTE to full-time to meet new demands. ❑ County Attorney 36% Staff- Attorney/Support 25% of 3/3 3/2.5 28% Add 2 FTEs (1 attorney). 07/17/00 \\Nfinance\pitfinance\malcolm\boundary change\bndry chg-totals stats,doc Boundary Change Summary of Statistics Page Five vs. Budget Incremental Current vs. Current ❑ Finance, Budget &Adm. Srvcs 7% Gross Expenditures- Total County $4,167,000 $42,000,000 10% Add 1 FTE to meet new demands. a County Manager 8% New FTEs- Total County 42 (proposed) 225 (excl. RFTA) 19% Add 1 receptionist/admin staff to cover new down-valley office facility, which would house 13 new FTEs, plus additional staff transferring over from current down-valley facility. ❑ Commun./Dispatch/E911 51% Calls for service 812 10,700 8% Sheriffs Deputies 7 (proposed) 16 44%, Although the Eagle County call statistics seem low, we assume that the addition of 7 new deputies will result in a substantial increase in call volume. This change will impact the calculation used to allocate this department's costs to the participating entities. The above amounts presume that the entire increase is absorbed by Pitkin. New demands would require the addition of 3.0 new FTEs (2.5 Dispatch and .5 Technical Services Supervisor for Radio (actually it is 1 new FTE less .5 FTE admin. savings)). ❑ Public Works Engineering 42% Add 1/2 new FTE for engineering reviews. ❑ Buildings 15% New FTEs requiring space/Space needed: Down-Valley: 13 FTEs/ 2,060 sq. ft. Up-Valley: 14 FTEs/ 2,956 sq. ft. Courts (Up-Valley): 2,500 sq. ft. Costs assume 9x12 offices, free land & infrastructure down-valley, and $175 per sq. ft. building costs. Up-valley (also assumes $175/sq. ft. cost to build). 07/17/00 \\Nfinance\pitfinance\malcolm\boundary change\bndry chg-totals stats.doc Boundary Change Summary of Statistics Page Six Incremental Costs Services vs. Budget: Cost Centers Pre-allocation Incremental. Current vs. Current o Risk Management 12% Vehicles 24 (proposed) 104 (excl. RFTA)23% Expenditures $4.2 million $28.2 million 15% Capital Facilities $3.4 million $39.6 million 9% o Office 25% New FTEs requiring office supplies 33 (proposed) 202 (est.) 16% New office machines 1 copier, 2 fax n/a n/a o Fleet 40% (gross expense, incl. replacement, pre-allocation) Vehicles added Fleet 7 n/a n/a Patrol/Animal Control 9 n/a n/a Heavy Equipment 8 n/a n/a Total 24 104 (excl RFTA) 23% Shop Added 5,000 sq. ft./ 2 acres n/a Although the fleet increases only 23%, the down-valley location necessitates building a new shop and adding 2 mechanics. This facility adds $174,000 in annual operating and replacement costs. The operating/replacement costs for the new vehicles themselves are $289,000. The gross (comparable, pre-allocated) budget for Fleet is currently $1,145,547 ($677,000 fleet operating plus $468,547 average fleet replacement). 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' U pa r Cr. o in .g" cEI3 lc f ^ Gl Nx o" ,IC. 0 o D8 if: 1 Pitkin - Eagle Boundary Change Study Updated to 2016 from 2000 Summary 2000 study 2016 estimate 2016/2000 notes/calculations General revenues 1,094,448 2,189,187 estimated below Total"General"Fund Revenues from study 1,842,814 Departmental revenues 748,366 1,500,005 2.00 scaled from Pitkin actual less general revenues below (1,094,448) Total revenues 1,842,814 3,689,193 departmental revenues 748,366 Operating costs 4,218,441 8,929,708 Debt service 498,000 1,054,180 capital costs per 2000 study were 5,001,664 Total costs 4,716,441 9,983,888 2.12 scaled from Pitkin actual Net cost 2,873,627 6,294,696 General revenues 2000 study 2016 estimate 2016/2000 notes/calculations sales tax(43%x 2%tax) 738,600 1,305,809 1.77 151,838,258 total 2016 taxable sales in RF Valley portion of Eagle County(per RFTA and state) 3,036,765 equivalent 2%Pitkin sales tax revenue 1,305,809 43%Pitkin share(57%distributed to municipalities) 1,730,956 increase if Pitkin retained the full 2% property tax 308,388 747,455 2.42 225,544,640 Eagle 2017-18 AV for RFSD RE-1 225,544,640 3.314 Pitco"general"levy for 2018 budget 1.103 Eagle-Pitkin total levy 747,455 248,776 increase from spec district to keep levy the same Federal pmts in-lieu-of tax 47,460 135,923 2.86 USFS sq miles acres/sq mi USFS acres PILT$/acre PILT$ 82 640.00 52,480 2.59 135,923 Total general revenues 1,094,448 2,189,187 2.00 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY WORK SESSION DATE: June 13, 2018 AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Discussion on Proposed Amendments to the Pitkin County Marijuana Regulations Regarding the Prohibition of Issuance of Marijuana Licenses in Certain Caucus Areas STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Jeanette Jones ISSUE STATEMENT: Shall the Board of County Commissioners amend the marijuana regulations to extend the prohibition of issuance of marijuana licenses in certain caucus areas and further to amend the regulations to add other caucus areas to the prohibition. BACKGROUND: Pursuant to the most recent Ordinance No.011-2018, regulating the licensing of retail and medical marijuana establishments in certain Caucus areas, the prohibition on issuance of licenses in certain caucus areas is set to expire on July 15, 2018 At their February 28, 2018 regular meeting, the board approved the attached Ordinance (Attachment 1) with the following amendments: 1) That the expiration date for the prohibition of issuance of licenses in certain caucus areas be extended to July 15, 2018. 2) To add language, which states there shall be no retail store, medical marijuana center or infused product-manufacturing facilities in the Snowmass Capitol Creek Caucus area. Any cultivation facility application will be by special review by the Board of County Commissioners and the Caucus. Caucus areas that have some form of prohibition in the current regulations approved by Ordinance 011-2018 are the Frying Pan Caucus, Woody Creek Caucus, Emma Caucus, Crystal River Caucus and the Snowmass Capitol Creek Caucus. The additional caucus areas that would like some form of prohibition in the regulations are the Maroon Creek Caucus and the Upper Snowmass Creek Caucus. Attachment 2 relates information from the Maroon/Castle Creek Caucus in the form of a survey, but staff has not received any notification that there has been a formal action taken and/or position of the caucus as to whether or not to request a prohibition. Further, there has not been a master plan approved for this caucus. Staff will update the board at the meeting if we do receive any additional information. Since the meeting on February 28th, staff once again, reached out to all the caucuses with respect to their position on prohibition of issuance of licenses in their caucus areas. Listed below are their comments with respect to this matter: Attachment 2 - Maroon/Castle Creek Caucus: The majority of their residents would like a prohibition Attachment 3 - Crystal River Caucus: As per their master plan, the residents support marijuana grow and manufacturing facilities in the Caucus area and are opposed to retail sales East of Aspen Caucus: No response Attachment 4 - Emma Caucus: As per their master plan, they would request a permanent prohibition on issuance of marijuana licenses in their caucus area Attachment 5 - Frying Pan Caucus: Residents request a prohibition indefinitely Attachment 6 - Maroon Creek Caucus: As per their master plan, they would request a prohibition on issuance of marijuana licenses in their caucus area Owl Creek Caucus: No response Attachment 7 - Snowmass Creek Caucus: As per their master plan, residents are agreeable with the language approved in Ordinance No. 011-2018 Attachment 8 -Upper Snowmass Creek Caucus: Residents favor an extension of the prohibition on issuance of any marijuana licenses. Tennis Club Caucus: No response (not active) Attachment 9 - Woody Creek Caucus: As per their master plan, the residents would request a permanent prohibition on issuance of marijuana licenses in their caucus area. Attachment 10—Residents of Woody Creek correspondence disagreeing with the Woody Creek Caucus' recommendation to continue the prohibition on marijuana growing. KEY DISCUSSION ITEMS: • Whether or not to amend the marijuana regulations to extend the prohibition of issuance of marijuana licenses in certain caucus areas and if so, to determine if it should be for a length of time or a permanent prohibition. • Whether or not to amend the regulations to add certain other caucus areas (at their request)to the prohibition clause in the regulations, and if so, to determine if it should be for a length of time or a permanent prohibition. • If applicable, direct staff to bring back an Ordinance amended the marijuana regulations for a first reading on June 27th and second reading and public hearing on July 116. • Staff will notify all caucus representatives of the decision by the board at this work session and if applicable, advise them of the public hearing on July 11th ATTACHMENTS: 1) Ordinance No. 011-2018 with marijuana regulations attached 2-10) Caucus Comments AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE (AS AMENDED)OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY,COLORADO, AMENDING TITLE 6 SECTIONS 6.48.070(C) (15)AND 6.49.070(C) (15) AND (16) OF THE PITKIN COUNTY CODE (MARIJUANA REGULATIONS) EXTENDING THE PROHIBITION OF ISSUANCE OF LICENSES IN CERTAIN CAUCUS AREAS UNTIL JULY 15, 2018 AND AMENDING LANGUAGE AS IT PERTAINS TO THE SNOWMASS CAPITOL CREEK CAUCUS AREA ORDINANCE NO. a If -2018 it 4 1041 RECITALS: 1. Pursuant to 30-35-301 C.R.S., the Board of County Commissioners ("BOCC")of Home Rule Counties is authorized to make and publish ordinances for carrying into effect or discharging the powers and duties conferred upon such counties by law and as seems necessary. 2. Pursuant to Section 2.8.2 of the Home Rule Charter("HRC"),the Board of County Commissioners is authorized to take official action by Emergency Ordinance for certain matters where action is prescribed pursuant to the Colorado Revised Statues as amended. 3. Pursuant to Ordinance No.002-2015, a moratorium was re-established prohibiting issuance of marijuana licenses in the Snowmass-Capitol, Frying Pan, Woody Creek and Emma Caucus areas and any marijuana retail store license in the Town of Redstone (Village Commercial District) in the Crystal River Caucus until February 15, 2018. 4. Pursuant to Resolution No.107-2016, the Upper Snowmass Creek Caucus was formed after Ordinance 002-2015 went into effect. 5. Pursuant to Resolution No.037-2015, the Maroon Creek Caucus was formed after Ordnance No. 002-2015 went into effect. 6. The BOCC has determined that in order for all caucus representatives to have an opportunity to take this matter to their respective caucus membership for discussion that it would he appropriate to extend the prohibition of issuance of licenses in certain caucus areas until July 15, 2018. 7. At the BOCC regular meeting of February 14, 2018, the BOCC amended the ordinance and the language in Title 6 Sections 6.48.070(C)(15) and 6.49.070(C) (15)and(16) by extending the expiration date to July 15, 2018. Additionally, it authorized amendments to language in the same sections to not allow issuance of any retail marijuana store, medical marijuana center or infused products manufacturing facility in the Snowmass Capitol Creek Caucus area. That issuance of any marijuana cultivation facility license shall be by special review by the Board of County Commissioners and the Snowmass Capitol Creek Caucus. I 8. The BOCC finds that adoption of this ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Pitkin County and therefore,declares this ordinance and legislation to he effective immediately pursuant to HRC Section 2.8.2. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado that: 1. It hereby confirms, with amendments,an Emergency Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County,Colorado,Amending Title 6 of the Pitkin County Codc (Marijuana Regulations) Extending the Prohibition of Issuance of Licenses in Certain Caucus Areas until July 15, 2018 2. Authorizes amendments to Sections 6.48.070(C)(15) and 6.49.070(C) (I5)and (16) (as attached) to not allow issuance of any retail marijuana store, medical marijuana center or infused products manufacturing in the Snowmass Capitol Creek Caucus area. That issuance of any cultivation facility license shall be by special review by the Board of County Commissioners and the Snowmass Capitol Creek Caucus. 3. Authorizes the Chair or the Chair's designee to sign the Ordinance. INTRODUCED, REND AND ADOPTED AS AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE ON THE NA DAY OF PAP eve.vlf 2018 AND SET FOR CONFIRMATORY PUBLIC HEARING ON THE p DAY OF f.,�hYv4.r , 2018. NOTICE OF CONFIRMATORY PUBLIC HEARING AND TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY OF THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON 'I THE /11 - DAY OF .G19vue y 2018. NOTICE OF CONFIRMATORY PUBLIC HEARING AND THE FULL TEXT OF THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE POSTEp ON THE OF 'IAL PITKIN COUNTY WEBSITE www.hitkincounty.eom ON THE / DAY OF 1401/44'1 2018. CONFIRMED AT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE grbL DAY OF i tkP 1-- 2018. CA arniNfad) PUBLISHED BY TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY,AFTER C NFIRMATORY PUBLIC HEARING, IN THE ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON THE DAY OF , 2018. POSTED BY TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY ON THE OFFICIAL PITKIN COUNTY WEBSITE www.pitkincounty.com ON THE ) 14' _DAY OF fjkrt,, 2018. ATTE T: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By By: C�LcfplU& Je• ette Jones Patti Clapper, Chair De uty County Cl rk Date: D 3— 1 14 APPROVED AS TO FORM: MANAGER APPROVAL John Ely,County Attorney Jon eacock,County Manager yt71-If KIM1 t/t Chit N 1 ♦: /J'j&ys"s' iek 6 td�eSones <leanette. 144-fir ei mil Marijuana Licensing Prohibition ?• 3 messages Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Wed, Feb 14, 2018 at 7:48 AM To: Joe Wells <joewells@me.com> Hi Joe: I am taking an ordinance extending the prohibition of issuance of marijuana licenses in certain caucus areas to the BOCC today and was just wondering if there is anything written in your master plan? What I'm taking forward today is just an extension until May 15th. After that I will bring an ordinance forward with language addressing licensing, which will reflect all the caucuses wishes. That will be sometime in June. Thanks for your help. This message (including any attachments) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is non-public, proprietary, privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law or may constitute as attorney work product. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify us immediately by telephone and (i)destroy this message if a facsimile or(ii)delete this message immediately if this is an electronic communication. Thank you. Jeanette Jones Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners 970-920-5 1 57 Please Note my new (temporary) address: WE'VE II • `•.. 40 to 123 Emma Road Suite#106, Basalt, CO 81621 Joseph wells <joewells@me.com> Wed, Feb 14, 2018 at 8:14 AM To: Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Hi, Jeanette, No, we have an old Master Plan (which I am not all that unhappy about, to be honest) but it would not address that issue, because it pre-dated legalization. Ellen has Tim Malloy working on something for us as a Master Plan update (not really sure what), but he has a list of issues that we developed at an annual meeting. So far, I have received 18 comments favoring prohibition. I have received one comment(not from Wilcox!)favoring a retail location at Ashcroft, and one opposing a grow facility which involves structures but favoring allowing an outdoor grow facility. Responses have dropped off, so I am not expecting a lot more from the membership. Thanks, Joe Wells [Quoted text hidden] Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Wed, Feb 14, 2018 at 8:28 AM To:joseph wells <joewells@me.com> Thank you. We'll touch base again when I prepare the future ordinance to extend the prohibition and we'll talk about what you want in it (if anything)for your community. Thanks again! 6/5/2018 Pitkin County Mail-Marijuana Regulations gr..,tv • 44-4-4(1044%4 CuitNT.+t Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jo ery_5±4-1 OtVivs Marijuana Regulations 2 messages Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 7:40 AM To: Delia Malone <deliamalone@earthlink.net> Hi Delia: I am preparing for a work session with the commissioners regarding the prohibition of marijuana applications in certain caucus areas. I know that your members were going to discuss it at a meeting and was wondering if there was any change to the Crystal River Caucus' position on this matter. Thank you for your help. 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Jeanette Jones Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Pitkin County Administration 970-920-5157 Please Note my new(temporary) address: EYE ea I, - • e !` 0 . to 123 Emma Road Suite#106, Basalt, CO 81621 Delia Malone <deliamalone@earthlink.net> Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 6:57 PM To: Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Thanks Jeanette for the reminder-our Caucus did vote to confirm our ongoing support of marijuana grow and manufacturing facilities in the Caucus area and our continued opposition to retail sales. D Delia G. Malone Deliamalone@earthlink.net 970.319.9498 "I have great faith in a seed, convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders ". (H.D.Thoreau) [Quoted text hidden] https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&ik=05dbb323908,jsver=-dxVNc9Y02g en.&cbl=gmail fe 180516.06 p88o/iew=pt&search=inbox&th=163cd72f9... 1/1 6/5/2018 PPittkkin County ail-Prohibition on Issuance of Marijuana Licenses On February 17, 2017, the Pitkin County Attorney's Office sent out a letter notifying all the caucuse f on issuance of marijuana licenses in certain caucus areas, would expire on February 15th of this y- truncated Emma Caucus <emmacaucus@gmail.com> Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 9:52 AM To: Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Cc: Stacy Keating <stacy_patterson@yahoo.com> Dear Jeanette, The Emma Caucus responded on January 31, 2017, that our Master Plan prohibits any cultivation of or licenses for marijuana. Therefore, we would like to request an indefinite extension on the prohibition. Please confirm that you have our request and that it will be presented to the commissioners. Thank you, Best regards, Catherine Maas Secretary, Emma Caucus Cc: Stacy Keating, Moderator, Emma Caucus Sent from my iPad [Quoted text hidden] <Correspondence 2-09-18 - Licensing Prohibition.pdf> I Delia Malone <deliamalone@earthlink.net> Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 9:57 AM To: Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com>, Emma Caucus <emmacaucus@gmail.com>, dghorseoutfittin@aol.com, Joe Wells <joewells@me.com>, Nancy MacKenzie <nancy_bill_mackenzie@yahoo.com>, michaeljkinsley@gmail.com, ryan@sir.com, Marcella Larsen <marcellalarsen@me.com>, Brian & Betsy Leach <Brian@windrivergallery.com> Hi Jeannette, the Crystal River Caucus will be revisiting the moratorium at our March 8th meeting. We would like the opportunity to review the ordinance and provide feedback and so are asking that the BOCC extend the ordinance until March 15th .Thank you Jeannette. G. M Nwte�jc 4.,l244 flaua, La 4.4 auIc*La laeh(4Z4(4, la..a yd. Xo F lorJ.j 44.+44 1 LN.ow, T6cu'e *444 a' https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=28,ik=05dbb32390&jsver=-dxVNc9Y02g.en.&cbl=gmail_fe_180516.06_p88,view=pt&as_from=marcellalarsen%40... 3/6 6/5/2018 County Mail-Prohibition o uance of Mari' na Licenses G - IvsThis message (including any attachm?5yrn s)is ded only for the use of the individual or entity to which it i- .ddressed • and may contain information that is non-public, proprietary, privileged, confidential, and exempt from dis ure under applicable law or may constitute as attorney work product. If you are not the intended recipient, you ar- ereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If yo ave received this communication in error, notify us immediately by telephone and (i)destroy this message if a facsi • e . " •- ete this message immediately if this is an electronic communication. Thank you. JJ '' Jeanette Jones A-444!le *vet- Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners 9 70-920-515 7 Please Note my new(temporary)address: o y 4ar - S' 0 to 123 Emma Road Suite#106, Basalt, CO 81621 [Quoted text hidden] Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 10:11 AM To: Emma Caucus <emmacaucus@gmail.com> Thank you Catherine, I will definitely forward this onto e commissioners. This message(including any attachments intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is non- blic, proprietary, privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law or may constitute as a ney work product. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribu ..n, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify us i ediately by telephone and (i)destroy this message if a facsimile or(ii) delete this message immediately if this is a. electronic communication. Thank you. Jeanette Jones Clerk to the Board of Coun Commissioners 970-920-5157 Please Note my new -mporary)address: EYE ,,. • . ar - to 1 . E a '.ad Suite#106, Basalt, CO 81621 4 Quot• . I hidden] dghorseoutfittin@aol.com <dghorseoutfittin@aol.com> Sat. Feb 10, 2018 at 6:07 AM To: Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Jeanette, The prohibition of any marijuana licenses (grow sites and distribution) is part of our master plan. At our July meeting we voted to uphold and keep that in our master plan. The answer is yes we want to keep the prohibition of any marijuana licenses in the Frying Pan Caucus area. This should be indefinitely as we would have to change our master plan to allow it. Thank you Dale Coombs Frying Pan Caucus Chairman https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&ik=05dbb32390&jsver=-dxVNc9Y02g en.&cbl=gmail_fe_180516 06_p8&view=pt&as_from=marcellalarsen°/40... 5/6 • 6/6/2018 Pitkin County Mail-Marijuana Licensing Regulations g T K I t% Y LOU NT• Jeanette Jones <jeane m> Wit extol eas Marijuana Licensing Regulations 1 q 2 messages Jeanette Jones<jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 8:36 AM To: Marcella Larsen <marcellalarsen@me.com> Hi Marcella: I have work session time scheduled for June 12th with the BOCC to discuss the prohibition of issuance of any marijuana licenses in certain caucus areas. I am reaching out to all the caucuses to see what their current position is regarding this issue so I can bring that information forward to the board. After the work session discussion, I will be drafting a code amendment (with all the caucuses position included)to bring forward on June 27th for first reading and July 11th for a second reading and public hearing. I have attached a copy of the current code for your review. Thanks for your help. This message (including any attachments) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is non-public, proprietary, privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law or may constitute as attorney work product. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify us immediately by telephone and (i)destroy this message if a facsimile or(ii)delete this message immediately if this is an electronic communication. Thank you. Jeanette Jones Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Pitkin County Administration 970-920-5157 Please Note my new(temporary) address: WE'VE mom to 123 Emma Road Suite#106, Basalt, CO 81621 Marijuana Licensing Regulations.pdf 28K MARCELLA LARSEN <marcellalarsen@me.com> Wed, Jun 6, 2018 at 11:45 AM To: Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Cc: Besha Deane <besha@tlazy7.com>, Michael Waters <watgo@aol.com>, Kimberly Rehfuss <kimberlyrehfuss@gmail.com>, Donna Ward <dward@sopris.net>, Jason Ludington <jrludington@gmail.com> Hi Jeanette, Our Caucus is also meeting on June 12, where I will confirm that the Maroon Creek Caucus desires to prohibit commercial marijuana licensing within the caucus area. Our master plan does contain two provisions regarding commercial uses and in particular marijuana grow facilities, as follows: 2.3.1 Allow existing commercial uses at T-Lazy-7 Ranch and Aspen Highlands Ski Area to continue or be replaced with those similar in character, provided there is no major expansion of commercial buildings, significant change in character, or significant increases in traffic, subject to all necessarily permitting by Pitkin County and/or the Forest Service. https://mail google.com/mail/u/1l?ui=2&ik=05dbb32390&jsver=etgpWYX_4_c.en.&cbl=gmail_fe_180524.11_p15&view=pt&search=inbox&th=163d633f... 1/2 6/6/2018 Pitkin County Mail-Marijuana Licensing Regulations 2.3.2 Prohibit new commercial uses, except as described in para. 2.3.1 above. a. Amend zoning to prohibit new commercial uses, such as new tourist accommodations and commercial grow facilities for marijuana. Thanks, Marcella Larsen Moderator, Maroon Creek Caucus [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] <Marijuana Licensing Regulations.pdf> https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&ik=05dbb32390&jsver=etgpWYX_4_c.en.&cbl=gmail_fe_180524.11_p15&view=pt&search=inbox&th=163d633f... 2/2 11111 6/5/2018- /. Pitkin County Mail-Prohibition on Issuance awe ijuana Licenses Ta ll 1 ICc/WCris 10& 44, dv .n �l� e A at icu ...10...� . l pro Ost ‘51: ,14.- - RoGe4t St.,4,.U_ • A. Sky 970-319-9498 Land 970 963 2143 \ deliamalone@earthlink.net From:Jeanette Jones [mailto:jeanette.jones'Z pitkincounty.comj Sent: Friday, February 09, 2018 9:31 AM \ To: Delia Malone<deliamalone@e- link.neb; ima Caucus <emmacaucus@gmail.com>; dghorseoutfittin@aol.com;Jo. f ells<joewells@mom>; Nancy MacKenzie<nancy_bill_mackenzie@yahoo. corn>; michaeljkinsley@• • ail.com; ryan@sir.com; MCelIa Larsen <marcellalarsen@me.com>; Brian & Betsy Leach <Brian@windri -rgallery.com> Subject: Prohibits. on Issuance of Marijuana Licenses \ [Quoted text hi.aen] MARCELLA LARSEN <marcellalarsen@me.com> Fri. Feb 9, 2018 at 10:02 AM To: Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Cc: Delia Malone <deliamalone@earthlink.net>, Emma Caucus <emmacaucus@gmail.com>, dghorseoutfittin@aol.com, Joe Wells <joewells@me.com>, Nancy MacKenzie <nancy_bill_mackenzie@yahoo.com>, Michael Kinsley <michaeljkinsley@gmail.com>, ryan@sir.com, Brian &Betsy Leach <Brian@windrivergallery.com>, MAROON CREEK CAUCUS <marooncreekcaucus@gmail.com> Hi Jeanette, The Maroon Creek Caucus draft master plan contains a prohibition on commercial grow facilities. Therefore, we would like the County to extend the prohibition of issuance of marijuana licenses. For the Maroon Caucus area, this prohibition should be indefinite. Thank you, Marcella Larsen Moderator, Maroon Creek Caucus On Feb 9, 2018, at 9:30 AM, Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com>wrote: [Quoted text hidden] <Correspondence 2-09-18 - Licensing Prohibition.pdf> Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Fri. Feb 9, 2018 at 10:07 AM To: MARCELLA LARSEN <marcellalarsen@me.com> Thanks Marcella. I will bring this forward to the commissioners. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&ik=05dbb32390&jsver--dxVNc9Y02g.en.&cbl=gmail_fe_180516.06_p8&view=pt&as_from=marcellalarsen%40... 4/6 6/5/2018 Pitkin County Mail-Marijuana Licensing Regulations aii/StZt$$ 694" 49 COU N•-'� Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jo Ct,vtiU5 A.P44LIMSSd Marijuana Licensing Regulations 5 messages Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 8:02 AM 4 To: Chelsea Congdon Brundige <chels@capitolcreek.com>, Aaron Oakley <aaron.j.oakley@gmail.com> Hi Chelsea and Aaron: I have work session time scheduled with the commissioners on June 12th and need to know whether or not the caucus wants any changes to the regulations (attached)that were adopted by the board on February 4 14th. I'm not sure who to send this to and was wondering if you could give me an email address for the caucus chair/moderator. I spoke to them once and they were going to take this matter to the membership, but no one ever got back to me after that. Thanks for your help 4 This message (including any attachments) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is non-public, proprietary, privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law or may constitute as attorney work product. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify us immediately by telephone and (i)destroy this message if a facsimile or(ii) delete this message immediately if this is an electronic communication. Thank you. Jeanette Jones Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Pitkin County Administration 970-920-5157 Please Note my new(temporary)address: WE'YE ' '7 -411 to 123 Emma Road Suite#106, Basalt, CO 81621 Marijuana Licensing Regulations.pdf 28K Aaron Oakley <aaron.j.oakley@gmail.com>)4, Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 8:11 AM To: Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Cc: Chelsea Brundige <chels@capitolcreek.com>, David Chase <ddc0501@gmail.com>, info@snowcapcaucus.org Hi Jeanette, That language is in line and consistent with our master plan. David Chase is our current Chair, and copied here. His email is ddc0501@gmail.com. You should also always be able to reach the caucus board through info@snowcapcaucus.org. Thank you, Aaron Oakley [Quoted text hidden] Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 8:19 AM To: Aaron Oakley <aaron.j.oakley@gmail.com> Thank you so much! Have a good day ahead. https://mail.google com/mail/u/1/?ui=28,ik=05dbb32390&jsver=AxVNc9Y02g.en&cbl=gmail_fe_180516.06_p88,view=pt&as_from=aaron j.oakley%40g. 1/3 6/5/2018 Pitkin County Mail-Marijuana Licensing Regulations This message (including any attachments) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is non-public, proprietary, privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law or may constitute as attorney work product. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify us immediately by telephone and (i)destroy this message if a facsimile or(ii)delete this message immediately if this is an electronic communication. Thank you. Jeanette Jones Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Pitkin County Administration 970-920-5157 Please Note my new(temporary) address: NEY EYE 1 it 0 . to 123 Emma Road Suite#106, Basalt, CO 81621 [Quoted text hidden] David Chase <ddc0501@gmail.com> Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 12:28 PM To: Aaron Oakley<aaron.j.oakley@gmail.com> Cc: Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com>, Chelsea Congdon Brundige <chels@capitolcreek.com>, info@snowcapcaucus.org Jeanette, The language is consistent as Aaron points out. The caucus will discuss this issue again at its regular meeting June 19th. Until such time I think you should assume that the caucus will continue its prohibition as stated. Please include me in any further correspondence. Thanks, David [Quoted text hidden] Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 12:31 PM To: David Chase <ddc0501 @gmail.com> Cc: Aaron Oakley<aaron.j.oakley@gmail.com>, Chelsea Congdon Brundige <chels@capitolcreek.com>, info@snowcapcaucus.org Thank you and I do have you listed as the contact point person now. This message (including any attachments) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is non-public, proprietary, privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law or may constitute as attorney work product. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. 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Jeanette Jones Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Pitkin County Administration 970-920-5157 https://mail google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&ik=05dbb32390&jsver=-dxVNc9Y02g.en&cbl=gmail_fe_180516.06_p8&view=pt&as_from=aaron.j.oakley%40g... 2/3 amal 6/5/2018 Pitkin County Mail-Prohibition of Issuance of Marijuana Li nses in Certain Cauc ,�jTKIN Veer 14 "WEs £ r&( I NT Jeanette Jones <jeanette.j f Prohibition of Issuance of Marijuana Licenses in Certain Caucus Areas 3 messages Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 8:45 AM To: Brian & Betsy Leach <Brian@windrivergallery.com> Cc: Janice Martin <janmartin23@gmail.com> Hi Brian: The prohibition of issuance of marijuana licenses in certain caucus areas is expiring on July 15th (continued from February 15th)and I am reaching out to all the caucuses to see what their current position on this matter. I have work session time scheduled with the BOCC to discuss this issue on June 12th and then I will be drafting a code amendment to follow, which will include the wishes of all caucus areas. If you could let me know what position your caucus wants reflected in a proposed code amendment I will make sure to include it. Thank you for your help. This message (including any attachments) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is non-public, proprietary, privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law or may constitute as attorney work product. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify us immediately by telephone and (i)destroy this message if a facsimile or(ii)delete this message immediately if this is an electronic communication. Thank you. Jeanette Jones Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Pitkin County Administration 970-920-5157 Please Note my new(temporary)address: WE'VE to 123 Emma Road Suite#106, Basalt, CO 81621 Janice Martin <janmartin23@gmail.com> Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 9:04 AM To: Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Hi, Jeanette. Per our Master Plan which reflects a survey of the residents, our Caucus favors an extension of the marijuana moratorium in our area. If you have any further questions on the matter, please contact either Brian or me. Thanks Jeanette. Jan Martin [Quoted text hidden] I Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 9:21 AM To: Janice Martin <janmartin23@gmail.com> Do you have a preference of whether or not it would be a permanent prohibition or a three year again? Thanks https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&ik=05dbb32390&jsver=—dxVNc9Y02g.en.&cbl=gmail_fe_180516.06_p8&view=pt&search=inbox&th=163cb638... 1/2 6/5/2018 Pitkin County Mail-marijuana moritorium C011 J L44 er . ette.io • • ' - -• A.ftitelogui marijuana moritorium 4 messages Nancy MacKenzie <nancy_bill_mackenzie@yahoo.com> Tue, Jun 5, 2018 at 7:31 AM To: Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Jeanette, I can't remember if I reconfirmed to you, but yes, we want the moritorium in Woody creek to be permanent. Thanks, Nancy Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Tue, Jun 5, 2018 at 7:34 AM To: Nancy MacKenzie <nancy_bill_mackenzie@yahoo.com> Thanks Nancy, I'll let the commissioners know. 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Jeanette Jones Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Pitkin County Administration 970-920-5157 Please Note my new(temporary)address: WE`YE - T{ 1 I • to 123 Emma Road Suite#106, Basalt, CO 81621 [Quoted text hidden] Nancy MacKenzie <nancy_bill_mackenzie@yahoo.com> Tue, Jun 5, 2018 at 7:42 AM To: Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> And this is still our position letter which we sent to the BOCC on Feb 5, 2018. August 3, 2017 Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners 123 Emma Rd Suite 106 Basalt, CO 81621 https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&ik=05dbb32390&jsver=-dxVNc9Y02g.enAcbl=gmail_fe_180516.06_p8&view=pt&search=inbox&th=163d0341f._ 1/3 6;5/2018 Pitkin County Mail-marijuana moritorium Dear Pitkin County Commissioners As you revisit your decision on an extension of the Pitkin County Marijuana Licensing Moratorium, the Woody Creek Caucus would appreciate your attention to the Woody Creek Master Plan that was accepted by the Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission November 15, 2016. http://woodycreekcaucus.org/master-plan/ In our Master Plan document we emphasize the desire to "encourage traditional agriculture to maintain the open and rural character of our area. Traditional ranching and farming as practiced in Woody Creek are low-impact land uses that merge with private residential and public areas. The Woody Creek Caucus has consistently discouraged any new or expanded commercial activity in Woody Creek." The Woody Creek Caucus does not consider private use or the legally allowed growing of 6 plants per adult as part of the Marijuana Moratorium. "The distinctions between traditional greenhouses and commercial growhouses are is significant at this time because of the proliferation of marijuana production facilities throughout the area. These operations are commercial by definition and have serious impacts when placed in residential areas. In Woody Creek they are also inconsistent with our long held limitation on commercial expansion." We have recommended size limits for residential greenhouses and that industrial growhouses of any kind be prohibited. We believe open field marijuana grow operations do not fit into traditional agriculture due to the State of Colorado statutes that require security fencing, lighting, and other security measures and the inability to control noxious odors, fertilizer and chemical impacts on water and wildlife, and the increased traffic associated with such a commercial operation. There are further references in the Woody Creek Master Plan (Agricultural Section, Commercial/Public Section, and Preferences of the Woody Creek Community Section) regarding our desire to maintain the Marijuana Licensing Moratorium. "In the Woody Creek Caucus, our vision of rural agriculture is that it be an aesthetically pleasing aspect of sustainable and non-industrial land use. For the longevity of our open spaces and the continued health of our ranches and small fodder pastures, we hope to avert any degradation of land, water, natural processes, or harm to native wildlife that commercial development would bring." We appreciate your time and attention. Sincerely, Woody Creek Caucus Nancy MacKenzie, Moderator 923-2868 nancy_bill_mackenzie@yahoo.com httpsa/mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&ik=05dbb32390&jsver=-dxVNc9Y02g.en.&cbl=gmail_fe_180516.06_p8&view=pt&search=inbox&th=163d0341 f.. 2/3 M'04yefrieefr To: Pitkin County Commissioners, April 4, 2018 Thank you for filling leadership roles in our representative government. Here is how we read and interpret essential portions of the WCC Master Plan: "Traditional ranching and farming",and "agricultural lands" includes the option of bringing produce to market. "Community" includes the folks working for their wages, and is open to farmers raising and bringing their products to market if done within the current county codes and state regulations and with necessary approvals. In the 1890's Woody Creek was a main supplier of feed and bedding for the mules working in the mines throughout the Aspen area. Back then farmers here rotated three crops: alfalfa (for hay and to fix nitrogen in the soil), potatoes (to eat and to loosen the soil),and oats (to feed and bedding for animals). Since then this place has been home to folks ranging from those who'd like things to get weirder to those whose tastes are more in-line with the ultra-rich conservatives. Woody Creek welcomes both, and thrives when these and all live and let live. We feel Woody Creek's elite, if there are any, consists of folks with above-average intelligence striving to be kind. From this group politics of inclusiveness,respect, and consideration for one-another's lifestyle and means of making a living arise. We do not support the vision of"preserving our open undeveloped appearance"...and the lack of acceptance of"any projects that are primarily of a commercial nature". While this approach may be serve to raise and maintain property values and still apparently leaves room for folks to take advantage of agricultural property tax deductions and draw agriculture-designated ditch water, it reduces the overall vitality of this place. Agriculture, in our minds, includes diversity and opportunity for income,while cultivating a community of folks living, working and playing side-by-side. We think Woody Creek land may be put to good productive use and provide a good home for humans and wildlife. If someone would like to try raising a cash crop of hops, hemp or pot, they deserve a chance, at least to present their plan. We disagree with the WC Caucus's recommendation to the BOCC to continue the moratorium on marijuana growing. Respectfully, WC Residents/Home Owners: WC Property Owner: Peg O'Brien George Stranahan Anita Thompson Gus Filiss (Content of this letter was shared in-person with the Woody Creek Caucus on March 29th,2018) • 4/10/2018 Pitkin County Mail-Disagree with Woody Creek Marijuana Moratorium 1Tl+I N CouN11. Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Disagree with Woody Creek Marijuana Moratorium 4 messages Peg O'Brien <pegobrien39@sopris.net> Wed, Apr 4, 2018 at 7:16 AM To:jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com Dear Jeanette Jones, Please share this letter(duplicated below in copy and paste)with the County Commissioners. Thank you sincerely, Peg O'Brien P. O. Box 235,Woody Creek,CO 81656 970.923.9666(office phone) 970.618.6610(cell phone) www.aspenphysicaltherapist.com pegobrien39@sopris.net To: Pitkin County Commissioners, April 4, 2018 Thank you for filling leadership roles in our representative government. Here is how we read and interpret essential portions of the WCC Master Plan: "Traditional ranching and farming", and "agricultural lands" includes the option of bringing produce to market. "Community" includes the folks working for their wages, and is open to farmers raising and bringing their products to market if done within the current county codes and state regulations and with necessary approvals. In the 1890's Woody Creek was a main supplier of feed and bedding for the mules working in the mines throughout the Aspen area. Back then farmers here rotated three crops: alfalfa (for hay and to fix nitrogen in the soil), potatoes (to eat and to loosen the soil), and oats (to feed and bedding for animals). Since then this place has been home to folks ranging from those who'd like things to get weirder to those whose tastes are more in-line with the ultra-rich conservatives. Woody Creek welcomes both, and thrives when these and all live and let live. We feel Woody Creek's elite, if there are any, consists of folks with above-average intelligence striving to be kind. From this group politics of inclusiveness, respect, and consideration for one-another's lifestyle and means of making a living arise. We do not support the vision of"preserving our open undeveloped appearance"...and the lack of acceptance of"any projects that are primarily of a commercial nature". While this approach may be serve to raise and maintain property values and still apparently leaves room for folks to take advantage of agricultural property tax deductions and draw agriculture-designated ditch water, it reduces the overall vitality of this place. Agriculture, in our minds, includes diversity and opportunity for income, while cultivating a community of folks living, working and playing side-by-side. We think Woody Creek land may be put to good productive use and provide a good home for humans and wildlife. If someone would like to try raising a cash crop of hops, hemp or pot, they deserve a chance, at least to present their plan. We disagree with the WC Caucus's recommendation to the BOCC to continue the moratorium on marijuana growing. https://mail.google com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&ik=05dbb32390&jsver=LCPASTiusm8.en$view=pt&search=inbox&th=162914ea4b938545&sim1=16290cd8c705bffd&siml 4/10/2018 Pitkin County Mail-Disagree with Woody Creek Marijuana Moratorium Respectfully, WC Residents/Home Owners: WC Property Owner: • Peg O'Brien George Stranahan Anita Thompson • Gus Filiss • (Content of this letter was shared in-person with the Woody Creek Caucus in the Caucus meeting March 29th, 2018) • Ai Open Letter to the BOCC and the Woody Creek Caucus Marijuana.docx • • 132K • • Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Wed,Apr 4, 2018 at 7:51 AM • To: BOCC <bocc@pitkincounty.com> • FYI This message (including any attachments) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed P and may contain information that is non-public, proprietary, privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law or may constitute as attorney work product. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify us immediately by telephone and (i)destroy this message if a facsimile or(ii) delete this message immediately if this is an electronic communication. Thank you. Jeanette Jones NI Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners 970-920-5157 Please Note my new(temporary)address: wEYE MOYED r� . • . - - 0 to 123 Emma Road Suite#106, Basalt, CO 81621 [Quoted text hidden] To: Pitkin County Commissioners, April 4, 2018 Thank you for filling leadership roles in our representative government. Here is how we read and interpret essential portions of the WCC Master Plan: "Traditional ranching and farming", and "agricultural lands" includes the option of bringing produce to market. "Community" includes the folks working for their wages, and is open to farmers raising and bringing their products to market if done within the current county codes and state regulations and with necessary approvals. In the 1890's Woody Creek was a main supplier of feed and bedding for the mules working in the mines throughout the Aspen area. Back then farmers here rotated three crops: alfalfa (for hay and to fix nitrogen in the soil), potatoes(to eat 'i and to loosen the soil), and oats (to feed and bedding for animals). Since then this place has been home to folks ranging • https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1 nui=2&ik=05dbb32390&jsver=LcPASTiusm8.enAview=pt&search=inbox&th=162914ea4b9385458,sim1=16290cd8c705bffd&siml .111 4/10/2018 Pitkin County Mail-Disagree with Woody Creek Marijuana Moratorium from those who'd like things to get weirder to those whose tastes are more in-line with the ultra-rich conservatives. Woody Creek welcomes both, and thrives when these and all live and let live. We feel Woody Creek's elite, if there are any, consists of folks with above-average intelligence striving to be kind. From this group politics of inclusiveness, respect, and consideration for one-another's lifestyle and means of making a living arise. We do not support the vision of"preserving our open undeveloped appearance"...and the lack of acceptance of"any projects that are primarily of a commercial nature". While this approach may be serve to raise and maintain property values and still apparently leaves room for folks to take advantage of agricultural property tax deductions and draw agriculture-designated ditch water, it reduces the overall vitality of this place. Agriculture, in our minds, includes diversity and opportunity for income, while cultivating a community of folks living, working and playing side-by-side. We think Woody Creek land may be put to good productive use and provide a good home for humans and wildlife. If someone would like to try raising a cash crop of hops, hemp or pot, they deserve a chance, at least to present their plan. We disagree with the WC Caucus's recommendation to the BOCC to continue the moratorium on marijuana growing. Respectfully, WC Residents/Home Owners: WC Property Owner: Peg O'Brien George Stranahan Anita Thompson Gus Filiss (Content of this letter was shared in-person with the Woody Creek Caucus in the Caucus meeting March 29th, 2018) 10 Open Letter to the BOCC and the Woody Creek Caucus Marijuana.docx 132K Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Wed, Apr 4, 2018 at 9:33 AM To: pegobrien39@sopris.net Hi Peg: I passed your letter onto the commissioners this morning. I will keep you aware of when the hearing scheduled for discussion of the prohibition issue so you can attend if you wish. Your letter will also be included in the packet for this hearing. Thank you for forwarding it to us. This message (including any attachments) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is non-public, proprietary, privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law or may constitute as attorney work product. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify us immediately by telephone and (i)destroy this message if a facsimile or(ii)delete this message immediately if this is an electronic communication. Thank you. Jeanette Jones Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners 970-920-5157 https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&ik=05dbb32390&jsver=LcPASTiusm8 en&view=pt&search=inbox&th=162914ea4b938545&sim1=16290cd8c705bffd&siml oimiestieimirosep 4/10/2018 Pitkin County Mail-Disagree with Woody Creek Marijuana Moratorium Please Note my new(temporary)address: lora ',_ 0 to 123 Emma Road Suite#106, Basalt, CO 81621 [Quoted text hidden] Peg O'Brien <pegobrien39@sopris.net> Wed, Apr 4, 2018 at 9:37 AM To: Jeanette Jones <jeanette.jones@pitkincounty.com> Thank you Jeanette! Peg [Quoted text hidden] Physical Therapy Delivered Peg O'Brien PT owner,practitioner P. O. Box 235,Woody Creek, CO 81656 970.923.9666(office phone) 970.618.6610(cell phone) www.aspenphysicaltherapist.com pegobrien39@sopris.net https://maitgoogle.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2Aik=05dbb323908jsver=LcPASTiusmB en.Aview=pt&search=inbox8th=162914ea4b9385458sim1=16290cd8c705bffd&siml= AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY WORK SESSION MEETING DATE: June 12, 2018 AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Pitkin County Courthouse Renovation Project Update & Schematic Design presentation. STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Jodi Smith, Facilities Director ISSUE STATEMENT: Upon the completion of the new County Administration and Sheriffs building, all City and County offices will vacate the courthouse. The Courthouse will be renovated in 2019 to accommodate additional court functions. Staff formed a Courthouse Steering Committee to work with Anderson Hallas Architects on the renovation planning and design. The County has also complete a robust procurement process for Construction Management General Contractor (CMGC) services. These services will be under contract as we move into the design detail to ensure we continue to evaluate constructability and affordability. The Courthouse Steering Committee consists of the following: Architectural Team Pitkin County Steering 9th Judicial District Steering Committ Committee Representatives: Representatives : Anderson Hallas Architects Jodi Smith, Owners Reprehensive Judge James Boyd, 9t'Judicial Melissa Jodis, Business Analyst Lynn Reed, 9th Judicial CMCG: TBD Ron Ryan, Sheriff/ Security Tom Franklin, 9t'Judicial Suzannah Reid, County Historic Jonna Goldstone, 9t'Judicial Support From: Preservation Officer William Sightler, Probation Amy Simon, City of Aspen Bill Brunworth, District Attorney Historic Preservation Officer J Cheney, District Attorney BACKGROUND: In 2010, Pitkin County completed a space analysis on all county facilities. As part of the audit, staff worked with the 9t'Judicial District Courts regarding their future space needs. It was determined at that time that there was a great need for office space for both the Courts and the County offices. In 2015, the Commissioners approved both the renovation of the existing plaza building and building an addition onto the facility to combine a majority of the county functions into one location. This included moving the Sheriffs, Assessor's and Treasurer's offices. With the completion of the City of Aspen Police facility, the lower level of the courthouse will also be vacated. A plan and budget have been implemented for the renovation of the courthouse to accommodate the Courts, District Attorney and Probation offices. The presentation today will include schematic floor plan drawings focusing on single point of access, security, the addition of one courtroom, and reconfiguring space to accommodate appropriate flow of public vs. those who require separation for privacy and/or security. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: 1. Responsibly maintained and enhances County assets. 2. Ease of mobility and safety 3. Well planned and livable built environment 4. A sense of personal and community safety 5. Responsible and accountable stewardship of County assets KEY DISCUSSION ITEMS: Staff will present a schematic design that has taken into account a number of the 9th Judicial Districts, Sheriff's and Historic Preservation input and concerns. Are we on the right track? Provide direction on the following: 1. Single point of public access with security screening at north entrance (Main Street) 2. Designated entrance for detainees at northeast corner of the building closest to jail. 3. Second floor stair egress (per code) on north side of the building 4. Security influences sheriff's office staff and budget BUDGETARY IMPACT: The 2018-2019 budget contains a total of$1.6M for the costs related to design, construction, soft costs and development and contingency. As the Design Detail moves forward, the budget will be continuously evaluated and the Board shall be updated. RECOMMENDED BOCC ACTION: 1. Approve the Schematic Design 2. Direct staff to move forward with Design Detail and to begin public outreach and citizen engagement. Including open houses and on-line citizen engagement. ATTACHMENTS: Presentation will be shown at the meeting. AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY WORK SESSION MEETING DATE: June 12, 2018 AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Intergovernmental Agreement with Garfield County for DOLA Broadband Middle-Mile Grant STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Kara Silbernagel ISSUE STATEMENT: Pitkin County and Garfield County are seeking to enter into an IGA for the purpose of collaborating on a fixed wireless Broadband Middle-Mile Network that stretches from Aspen to Parachute. As part of the collaboration, the two counties have submitted a joint grant application to the Department of Local Affairs requesting $1,055,898 support the infrastructure needs throughout the region. In addition,both entities are committed to pursuing a multi jurisdictional organization structure to reduce costs, create greater efficiencies for all end users and share in potential revenues across political boundaries for ongoing capital infrastructure needs. BACKGROUND: In April 2018, staff submitted a Tier II EIAF grant request to the Department of Local Affairs for the implementation of Phase Two of Pitkin County's Broadband Middle-Mile Network. After preliminary meetings with Garfield County, staff learned Garfield also submitted a Tier II grant request for a Broadband Middle-Mile Network. Both counties identified several areas of overlapping design of their respective middle-mile networks and determined it was of mutual benefit to revise the proposals and submit a joint grant that would create a broader reach for all of the unserved and underserved areas of the region without reducing the overall ask. By partnering with Pitkin County on the backhaul design, Garfield County will realize significant capital cost savings in wireless equipment, wireless equipment installation, and fiber construction costs. By partnering with Garfield County and leveraging their assets, Pitkin County is able to establish a more efficient and robust design of the middle-mile network and realize significant savings in on-going operating costs. Pitkin's Original Proposal: $653,500 DOLA Request& $813,000 match from Pitkin County • (3) secondary towers—Thomasville, Lower Red and JackRabbit • (3) tertiary towers in Pitkin County (sites to be determined) • (1) Microwave link from Williams to Sunlight Combined Proposal: $1,055,898 DOLA request& (Pitkin)request& $1,283,398 match • (3) secondary towers—Thomasville, Lower Red and JackRabbit • (3) tertiary towers in Pitkin County (sites to be determined) • (1) microwave links— Sunlight to Williams will be repurposed for Sunlight to Lookout • (1) microwave link in kind match—Basalt Meet Me Center to Crown will be repurposed to Williams to Lookout creating a"figure 8" diverse middle mile • (4-8) new secondary tower locations in Garfield County with savings identified from the collaboration. • The collaboration will also result in one contracted network operator to manage all the middle-mile network. The combined request does not decrease the total ask of DOLA but instead will repurpose funds to have a broader reach to the unserved and underserved areas throughout the region. Under the proposed IGA, Garfield County will serve as the fiscal agent for the grant which Pitkin County Finance staff supports due to the timing of the ERP project as well. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: Prosperous Economy KEY DISCUSSION ITEMS: Does the Board support entering into an IGA with Garfield County for the purpose of Broadband Middle-Mile Network? BUDGETARY IMPACT: Pitkin County's original ask of$653,500 will not change. The match amount for the grant slightly increases with the repurpose of a microwave link. However, this was already budgeted for 2018,but will be leveraged for grant purposes. RECOMMENDED BOCC ACTION: • If accepted, 1st reading set for Wednesday, June 13. 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Page 2 of 2 r Garfield/Pttkin Evan Biagi 5/182018 ■ oeaanpnon approved by ore Combined Plan Evan Biagi 5/182018 North 40 City of Aspen INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO AND PITKIN COUNTY COLORADO REGARDING BROADBAND MIDDLE MILE GRANT THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this day of June, 2018, by and between Garfield County, Colorado, acting by and through its Board of County Commissioners ("Garfield County") and Pitkin County, Colorado acting by and through its Board of County Commissioners, ("Pitkin County"), (each County may each be referred to as a "Party" or collectively as the "Parties"); WHEREAS,the Constitution and laws of the State of Colorado permit and encourage state and local governmental entities to cooperate with one another to make the most efficient and effective use of their powers and responsibilities; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XIV, Section 18(2) of the Colorado Constitution, Section 30- 11-101, and Section 29-1-201, et seq., of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the parties may cooperate and contract with each other to provide any function, service or facility lawfully authorized to each, including the sharing of costs, upon authorization by each of the Parties and approval by the legislative body of each; and WHEREAS, the parties have identified a need to develop a regional broadband middle- mile network that addresses barriers to achieving abundant, reliable, resilient, and affordable broadband services in Garfield and Pitkin Counties ("middle-mile network"); and WHEREAS, the Parties have determined that it would be in the best interests of their citizens, political subdivisions, businesses, and other identified stakeholders to achieve abundant, reliable, resilient, and affordable multi-jurisdictional broadband by collaborating on a middle- mile network, leveraging one another's assets to capture significant cost savings in capital and operating costs and that by partnering together both parties will be able to share potential revenue sources and expand the reach and capacity of the network; and WHEREAS, the Parties have determine that to create the most cost-effective and robust multi-jurisdictional middle-mile broadband network it is in the best interests of the citizens, political subdivisions, businesses, and other identified stakeholders of both parties to jointly apply for Department of Local Affairs Energy and Mineral Impact Funds for middle-mile network infrastructure to reach the unserved and underserved areas of the region; and WHEREAS, Garfield and Pitkin Counties have developed a budget and deliverables for the EIAF grant application; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into this Agreement regarding their respective obligations regarding the DOLA EIAF application; THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated by reference as findings, determinations, and acknowledgments of the Parties. 2. Grants. The Parties agree to cooperate and work together in good faith to fulfill the obligations as proposed in the DOLA EIAF application. Garfield County will administer the grant awarded by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs("DOLA Grant") with Garfield County acting as Grantee. 3. Partial Award. The Parties agree to cooperate and work together in good faith in the event the grant is not fully funded as requested. In the event of partial funding, the Parties will reduce the award as is most financially and technically feasible while maintaining the intent of the collaboration to develop a middle-mile infrastructure that reduces costs and expands the reach of the network. 4. Monetary Contributions. Garfield and Pitkin County have submitted a joint application to DOLA for a total of $2,339,296, with $1,055,898 requesting EIAF funding and $1,283,398 in matching funds. Both Garfield County and Pitkin County agree to contribute their respective match amounts as outlined in the proposal. Final match amounts per entity may be adjusted depending on the allocations of savings. The Parties' agree matching funds shall be no less than 50% of costs and matching funds shall be disbursed for costs actually incurred for expenditures and supported by written documentation. 5. Commitment. The Parties agree to pursue multi-jurisdictional organization structure that will enable both counties to reduce ongoing costs, share in the revenue potential and contract with one network operator for the long-term sustainability of the project. 6. Entire Agreement. This is the entire Agreement of the Parties with request to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior agreements or understandings. 7. Amendments. This Agreement may be modified only in writing signed by authorized representatives of the Parties hereto. 8. Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, all remaining provisions shall remain intact and enforceable and shall be interpreted to effectuate, as nearly as possible, the original intentions of the Parties based upon the entire Agreement, including the invalidated provision. 9. TABOR. All monetary obligations of the Parties extending beyond the current fiscal year in which this Agreement is entered into shall be subject to annual budgeting and appropriation. The Parties represent and acknowledge that they have each budgeted and appropriated sufficient funds to meet their respective obligations under this Agreement in fiscal year 2018. 2 10. Notices. All notices required under the Agreement shall be transmitted in writing and shall be deemed duly given when hand-delivered or sent by first class mail postage prepaid, or by electronic communication, addressed to the designated representative(s) as follows: To Garfield County: County Manager Garfield County, Colorado 108 8th Street, Suite 101 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 kbatchelder@garfield-county.com To Pitkin County: County Manager With Copies To: Pitkin County Attorney 530 E Main St, Ste 302 530 E Main St, Ste 301 Aspen, CO 81611 Aspen, CO 81611 manager@pitkincounty.com attorney@pitkincounty.com SO AGREED this day of , 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, GARFIELD COUNTY By: Chair Attest: County Clerk BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PITKIN COUNTY APPROVED TO FORM By: By: Chair County Attorney Manager Approval: By: Jon Peacock, County Manager Attest: County Clerk 3 4 Future Agendas p'r K I N Board of Commissioners COUNT1 Work Session Agenda TUESDAY,JUNE 19,2018, 10:00 AM Q/D. G Pitkin County Library-Dunaway Community Room 120 N Mill St,Aspen, CO 81611 A work-session agenda is structured to give the Board of Commissioners an opportunity to touch base with each other,staff,and invited community members and organizations to discuss and work through issues the County is facing,but not ready to take official action on at a regular board meeting. Work sessions are open to the public(with exception of executive session). However,public input is typically not taken during a work session unless specifically asked for by the Board. 10:00 AM SPECIAL MEETING-Executive Session 12:00 PM Adjourn Executive Session 12:00 PM Lunch Break-EMPLOYEE PICNIC &ANNIVERSARY RECOGNITION ON LIBRARY PLAZA LAWN 1:00 PM Staff/Community Presentations This is time set aside for staff and community partners to formally present community or organizational issues that may lead to future Board action. 1:00 PM Affordable Housing Fee,John Ely(1 hour) do not move- invited guest 2:00 PM Placement of Hoary Allysum on the Pitkin County Noxious Weed List,Brian Pettet(45 minutes) 2:45 PM Recycling Discussion,Brian Pettet, Cathy Hall(45 minutes) 3:15 PM Upcoming Regular Meeting Items This portion of the agenda is intended to: 1)Provide the Board and Staff an opportunity to discuss items that will come before the Board and public for formal adoption at a future Regular Meeting/Public Hearing, 2) To review the calendar of business for future Board Work Sessions and Regular Meetings. 3:15 PM Review of Future Agenda Calendar-Work Session/Regular Meeting(15 minutes) 3:30 PM Discussion Items/Open Discussion No formal written materials 3:30 PM Board Open Discussion(15 Minutes) 3:45 PM Adjourn Work Session for Joint Meeting with P& Z 4:00 PM Joint Meeting with Planning & Zoning Commission 4:00 PM Joint BOCC/P &Z Follow Up on TDR's and Infrastructure, Cindy Houben(90 minutes) 6:00 PM Adjourn Joint Meeting AGENDA and TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WEDNESDAY,JUNE 20,2018,5:00 PM Lazy Glen Bridge Ribbon Cutting&BBQ AGENDA and TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE p'r K I N Board of Commissioners COUNT1 Work Session Agenda TUESDAY,JUNE 26,2018, 11:00 AM Q/D. G Pitkin County Library-Dunaway Community Room 120 N Mill St,Aspen, CO 81611 (Commissioner Poschman not attending) A work-session agenda is structured to give the Board of Commissioners an opportunity to touch base with each other,staff,and invited community members and organizations to discuss and work through issues the County is facing,but not ready to take official action on at a regular board meeting. Work sessions are open to the public(with exception of executive session). However,public input is typically not taken during a work session unless specifically asked for by the Board. 11:00 AM Staff/Community Presentations This is time set aside for staff and community partners to formally present community or organizational issues that may lead to future Board action. 11:00 AM Healthy Community Fund Review of Poll Results,Mitzi Ledingham,Nan Sundeen,Karen Koenemann(1 hour)Invited guests 12:00 PM Lunch Break 1:00 PM Staff/Community Presentation(cont.) 1:00 PM Annual Audit Presentation,Ann Driggers, Liz Woods, Michael Jenkins McMahan &Assoc. (20 minutes) 1:20 PM Upcoming Regular Meeting Items This portion of the agenda is intended to: 1)Provide the Board and Staff an opportunity to discuss items that will come before the Board and public for formal adoption at a future Regular Meeting/Public Hearing, 2) To review the calendar of business for future Board Work Sessions and Regular Meetings. 1:20 PM Budget Update,Connie Baker(20 minutes) 1:40 PM 2nd Quarter Budget Supplementals, Connie Baker(30 minutes) 2:10 PM Review of Future Agenda Calendar-Work Session/Regular Meeting(10 minutes) 2:20 PM Discussion Items/Open Discussion No formal written materials 2:20 PM Administration and Sheriffs Office/Ambulance Building Updates,Rich Englehart,Chandler Deimund, Gabe Meuthing(15 minutes) 2:35 PM Courthouse Renovation Update,Jodi Smith(15 minutes) 2:50 PM Board Open Discussion(10 Minutes) 3:00 PM Adjourn Work Session to Travel to Carbondale for Carbondale to Crested Butte Trail Listening Session at Third Street Center in Carbondale(Box lunches provided) 4:00 PM JOINT BOCC/OPEN SPACE & TRAILS LISTENING SESSION RE: CARBONDALE TO CRESTED BUTTE TRAIL AT THIRD STREET CENTER IN CARBONDALE (CALLAWAY ROOM) AGENDA and TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ‘pfT'K I N Board of Commissioners COUNT1 Regular Meeting Agenda WEDNESDAY,JUNE 27,2018, 12:00 PM @/-DEC--N Pitkin County Library-Dunaway Community Room 120 N Mill St,Aspen, CO 81611 (Commissioner Poschman not attending) Proclamation-2017 Employee of the Year Presentation Additions/Deletions to Agenda Public Comments(please limit to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise advised by the Chair) Commissioner Comments Consent Items: Consent items are generally perceived as non-controversial and allow the Board to spend its time on more complex items elsewhere on the agenda.A Board member or member of the public may ask for a Consent item be removed for individual consideration.Consent items typically have been discussed in work sessions with the Board and are approved by a single motion. Consent Items-Single Reading: 1. Minutes of Consent Items Set for Public Hearing on DATE: Individual Consideration Items: Individual Consideration Items/First Readings set for Public Hearings on July 11, 2018: 2. Resolution Approving 2nd Quarter Budget Supplementals, Connie Baker Individual Consideration Items/Public Hearing, One Reading: Individual Consideration Items/Public Hearing, 2nd Readings: 3 Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement(IGA)with Garfield County to Provide Middle Mile Broadband,Kara Silbernagel. 4. Ordinance Accepting a Trail Easement for the Verena Mallory Trail, Richard Neiley III 5. Resolution Authorizing the Chair of the BOCC to Sign and Enter Pitkin County into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Colorado for Off-System Bridge Grant Funding, G.R. Fielding Individual Consideration Items/Emergency Ordinance and Resolution Confirmatory Reading: Land Use Items: Land Use Public Hearings: Land Use Actions: Open Discussion Adjourn Regular Meeting AGENDA and TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE p'fKIN Board of Commissioners COUNT1 Work Session Agenda TUESDAY,JULY 3,2018, 10:00 AM Q/D• G Pitkin County Library-Dunaway Community Room 120 N Mill St,Aspen, CO 81611 A work-session agenda is structured to give the Board of Commissioners an opportunity to touch base with each other,staff,and invited community members and organizations to discuss and work through issues the County is facing,but not ready to take official action on at a regular board meeting. Work sessions are open to the public(with exception of executive session). However,public input is typically not taken during a work session unless specifically asked for by the Board. 3:15 PM SPECIAL MEETING-EXECUTIVE SESSION 3:15 PM Adjourn for Executive Session 12:00 PM Lunch Break 10:00 AM Staff/Community Presentations This is time set aside for staff and community partners to formally present community or organizational issues that may lead to future Board action. 11:30 AM Upcoming Regular Meeting Items This portion of the agenda is intended to: 1)Provide the Board and Staff an opportunity to discuss items that will come before the Board and public for formal adoption at a future Regular Meeting/Public Hearing, 2) To review the calendar of business for future Board Work Sessions and Regular Meetings. 11:30 AM Review of Future Agenda Calendar-Work Session/Regular Meeting(15 minutes) 1:00 PM Discussion Items/Open Discussion No formal written materials 1:00 PM Board Open Discussion(15 Minutes) 1:30 PM Department Updates and Board Membership Reports Department Updates provide an opportunity for staff to share accomplishments, trends, issues and challenges with the Board. Board Membership Reports is time set aside for Board members to report on the activities of other boards, commissions and entities they have been appointed to as representative of Pitkin County. 3:00 PM Break 5:00 PM Adjourn(P&Z Meeting begins at 5 PM) AGENDA and TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ‘pt1'K I N Board of Commissioners COUNT1 Work Session Agenda TUESDAY,JULY 10,2018, 10:00 AM Q/D• G Pitkin County Library-Dunaway Community Room 120 N Mill St,Aspen, CO 81611 A work-session agenda is structured to give the Board of Commissioners an opportunity to touch base with each other,staff,and invited community members and organizations to discuss and work through issues the County is facing,but not ready to take official action on at a regular board meeting. Work sessions are open to the public(with exception of executive session). However,public input is typically not taken during a work session unless specifically asked for by the Board. 1:00 PM Staff/Community Presentations This is time set aside for staff and community partners to formally present community or organizational issues that may lead to future Board action. 1:00 PM Healthy Community Fund Ballot Question Discussion,Nan Sundeen, Mitzi Ledingham, Karen Koenemann(1 hour) 2:00 PM RFTA Mill Levy Polling Results,Brian Pettet(30 minutes) 2:30 PM Upcoming Regular Meeting Items This portion of the agenda is intended to: 1)Provide the Board and Staff an opportunity to discuss items that will come before the Board and public for formal adoption at a future Regular Meeting/Public Hearing, 2) To review the calendar of business for future Board Work Sessions and Regular Meetings. 2:30 PM Commercial Recreation Use Discussion, Cindy Houben, Gary Tennenbaum,Brian Pettet(1 hour) 3:30 PM Review of Future Agenda Calendar-Work Session/Regular Meeting(15 minutes) 3:45 PM Break 4:00 PM Discussion Items/Open Discussion No formal written materials 4:00 PM Board Open Discussion(15 Minutes) 4:15 PM Clerk&Recorder Update, Janice Vos Caudill, Shelley Popish(15 min.) 4:30 PM Department Updates and Board Membership Reports Department Updates provide an opportunity for staff to share accomplishments, trends, issues and challenges with the Board. Board Membership Reports is time set aside for Board members to report on the activities of other boards, commissions and entities they have been appointed to as representative of Pitkin County. 5:00 PM Adjourn AGENDA and TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE priCKIN Board of Commissioners COUNT1 Regular Meeting Agenda WEDNESDAY,JULY 11,2018, 12:00 PM @ D• Pitkin County Library-Dunaway Community Room 120 N Mill St,Aspen, CO 81611 Additions/Deletions to Agenda Public Comments(please limit to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise advised by the Chair) Commissioner Comments Consent Items: Consent items are generally perceived as non-controversial and allow the Board to spend its time on more complex items elsewhere on the agenda.A Board member or member of the public may ask for a Consent item be removed for individual consideration.Consent items typically have been discussed in work sessions with the Board and are approved by a single motion. Consent Items-Single Reading: 1. Minutes of Consent Items Set for Public Hearing on DATE: Individual Consideration Items: Individual Consideration Items/First Readings set for Public Hearings on DATE: Individual Consideration Items/Public Hearing, One Reading: Individual Consideration Items/Public Hearing, 2nd Readings: 2. Resolution Approving 2nd Quarter Budget Supplementals, Connie Baker Individual Consideration Items/Emergency Resolution Confirmatory Public Hearing: 3. Emergency Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Aurora Concerning Busk-Ivanhoe Water Rights,John Ely Land Use Items: Land Use Public Hearings: 4. Elam/Vagneur Gravel Permit Annual Review 2017,PH(PN 6/7/18),M. Kraemer 5. Resolution Approving the Celestial Land Company Ltd Reinstatement of Vested Rights, Continued from 5/9/18 (PN 9/7/17), Suzanne Wolff Land Use Actions: Open Discussion Adjourn Regular Meeting AGENDA and TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE p'fKIN Board of Commissioners COUNT1 Work Session Agenda TUESDAY,JULY 17,2018, 10:00 AM Q/D• G Pitkin County Library-Dunaway Community Room 120 N Mill St,Aspen, CO 81611 A work-session agenda is structured to give the Board of Commissioners an opportunity to touch base with each other,staff,and invited community members and organizations to discuss and work through issues the County is facing,but not ready to take official action on at a regular board meeting. Work sessions are open to the public(with exception of executive session). However,public input is typically not taken during a work session unless specifically asked for by the Board. 10:00 AM SPECIAL MEETING-EXECUTIVE SESSION 12:00 PM Adjourn for Executive Session 12:00 PM Lunch Break 1:00 PM Staff/Community Presentations This is time set aside for staff and community partners to formally present community or organizational issues that may lead to future Board action. 2:00 PM Upcoming Regular Meeting Items This portion of the agenda is intended to: 1)Provide the Board and Staff an opportunity to discuss items that will come before the Board and public for formal adoption at a future Regular Meeting/Public Hearing, 2) To review the calendar of business for future Board Work Sessions and Regular Meetings. 2:00 PM Review of Future Agenda Calendar-Work Session/Regular Meeting(15 minutes) 3:00 PM Break 3:15 PM Discussion Items/Open Discussion No formal written materials 3:15 PM Board Open Discussion(15 Minutes) 4:00 PM Department Updates and Board Membership Reports Department Updates provide an opportunity for staff to share accomplishments, trends, issues and challenges with the Board. Board Membership Reports is time set aside for Board members to report on the activities of other boards, commissions and entities they have been appointed to as representative of Pitkin County. 5:00 PM Adjourn (P&Z Meeting begins at 5 PM) SATURDAY,JULY 21,2018 Aspen Valley Land Trust Grand Land Dance Emma Farms AGENDA and TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ‘pt1'K I N Board of Commissioners COUNT1 Work Session Agenda TUESDAY,JULY 24,2018, 10:00 AM Q/D• G Pitkin County Library-Dunaway Community Room 120 N Mill St,Aspen, CO 81611 A work-session agenda is structured to give the Board of Commissioners an opportunity to touch base with each other,staff,and invited community members and organizations to discuss and work through issues the County is facing,but not ready to take official action on at a regular board meeting. Work sessions are open to the public(with exception of executive session). However,public input is typically not taken during a work session unless specifically asked for by the Board. 1:00 PM Staff/Community Presentations This is time set aside for staff and community partners to formally present community or organizational issues that may lead to future Board action. 1:00 PM Healthy Community Fund Ballot Question Discussion,Nan Sundeen, Mitzi Ledingham, Karen Koenemann(1 hour) 2:00 PM Upcoming Regular Meeting Items This portion of the agenda is intended to: 1)Provide the Board and Staff an opportunity to discuss items that will come before the Board and public for formal adoption at a future Regular Meeting/Public Hearing, 2) To review the calendar of business for future Board Work Sessions and Regular Meetings. 2:00 PM Review of Future Agenda Calendar-Work Session/Regular Meeting(15 minutes) 3:00 PM Break 3:15 PM Discussion Items/Open Discussion No formal written materials 3:15 Board Open Discussion(15 Minutes) 4:00 PM Department Updates and Board Membership Reports Department Updates provide an opportunity for staff to share accomplishments, trends, issues and challenges with the Board. Board Membership Reports is time set aside for Board members to report on the activities of other boards, commissions and entities they have been appointed to as representative of Pitkin County. 5:00 PM Adjourn AGENDA and TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE priCKIN Board of Commissioners COUNT1 Regular Meeting Agenda WEDNESDAY,JULY 25,2018, 12:00 PM @/-DEC--N Pitkin County Library-Dunaway Community Room 120 N Mill St,Aspen, CO 81611 Proclamation-Mark Fuller Recognition Additions/Deletions to Agenda Public Comments(please limit to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise advised by the Chair) Commissioner Comments Consent Items: Consent items are generally perceived as non-controversial and allow the Board to spend its time on more complex items elsewhere on the agenda.A Board member or member of the public may ask for a Consent item be removed for individual consideration.Consent items typically have been discussed in work sessions with the Board and are approved by a single motion. Consent Items-Single Reading: 1. Minutes of Consent Items Set for Public Hearing on DATE: Individual Consideration Items: Individual Consideration Items/First Readings set for Public Hearings on DATE: Individual Consideration Items/Public Hearing, One Reading: Individual Consideration Items/Public Hearing, 2nd Readings: Individual Consideration Items/Emergency Ordinance and Resolution Confirmatory Reading: Land Use Items: Land Use Public Hearings: Land Use Actions: Open Discussion Adjourn Regular Meeting AGENDA and TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY WORK SESSION DATE: June 12, 2018 AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Review of U.S.F.S. EA Comments RE: Aspen Skiing Company Aspen Mountain Improvements; and Referral Comments Regarding the Eagle County Mid-Valley Area Community Plan STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Ellen Sassano, Senior Long Range Planner ISSUE STATEMENT: At the meeting, Staff will provide a summary of referral comments in response to the U.S.F.S. Scoping and Comment Period for the Aspen Mountain Pandora Development and Summit Snowmaking Projects and in response to the Eagle County Mid- Valley Area Community Plan Update. Based on Board direction, comments will be revised as necessary, and submitted to the respective agencies,under BOCC Chair signature. Both referrals are time sensitive. The U.S.F.S. 30 day comment period ends on June 15, 2018. The Eagle County Planning Commission anticipates incorporating final comments at a public hearing on June 21, 2018, when they hope to adopt the revised Plan. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: Addresses the Core Focuses of a livable and supportive community, and a flourishing natural and built environment. KEY DISCUSSION ITEMS: At the meeting, Staff will provide a summary of draft comments, seeking input from the Board regarding the need for any modifications prior to submittal to the U.S. Forest Service and Eagle County, respectively. ➢ Draft comments relating to the U.S.F.S. Environmental Assessment(EA) of the Aspen Mountain Pandora and Snowmaking Projects are attached to this memorandum as reference. See attachment A. A link to the EA can be found at:https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53847 ➢ As Staff is still coordinating comments with Eagle County and Town of Basalt Staff, comments relating to the Eagle County Mid-Valley Plan will be presented at the meeting. A link to the Plan can be found at: http://www.eaglecounty.us/MidValleyPlan/. Both Eagle and Pitkin County Boards of County Commissioners indicated at their most recent joint meeting, that subsequent to Eagle County adoption of the modified 2013 Mid-Valley Area Community Plan, a meeting of the two elected Boards will be convened to discuss regional issues that may be highlighted as the result of the Plan revision and public input received as part of that process. BUDGETARY IMPACT: N/A RECOMMENDED BOCC ACTION: To ensure that BOCC policies are accurately reflected, Staff requests BOCC direction regarding necessary modifications to referral comments referred to above. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Comments re:Aspen Mountain Pandora Development and Summit Snowmaking Projects 2 Attachment 1 DRAFT PITKIN COUNTY COMMENTS RE:ASPEN MOUNTAIN IMPROVEMENTS-PANDORA DEVELOPMENT& SUMMIT SNOWMAKING PROJECTS June 12, 2018 General Pitkin County recognizes and appreciates Aspen Skiing Company's (ASC) efforts to ensure that they are offering guests and the visitors of the White River National Forest a high quality recreational experience by increasing snow-making capacity and improving access to the Pandora side-country terrain. Climate Change ASC has historically promoted efforts to address climate change. In that spirit, we recommend that the Preliminary Environmental Analysis be modified as necessary to consider the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with the water pump station, snowmaking apparatus and chairlift elements of the Proposed Action, relative to community goals for a reduction in energy use, related emissions and preservation of air quality, particularly in close proximity (within approximately 3.6 miles) to the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Class 1 airshed. Proposed improvements should be designed to minimize rather than increase fossil fuel energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions to the greatest extent possible. Water Related to climate change, the Preliminary Environmental Analysis should be modified to go beyond impacts to small drainages on Aspen Mountain, to consider impacts of increased snowmaking capacity on the overall watershed, including minimum stream flows on Castle and/or Maroon Creek, or any other potentially affected water source. While the Preliminary Analysis considers potential impacts of the new access road on a wetland, the Notice of Proposed Action does not indicate consideration of the broader implication of stream health on a watershed scale. Additionally, the County Engineer should be consulted regarding surface runoff resulting from the proposed expansion of snowmaking, to the extent that it affects ditches in the vicinity and/or Keno Gulch. Wildlife Snowmaking capacity improvements may be a necessity to facilitate ongoing ski area operations, given climate-change related weather trends. However, modification of the ski permit boundary to bring a chairlift, new access road, gladed and traditional run improvements into an area currently used as unimproved side-country terrain, will increase winter use in an area where use has historically been moderated by limited access. The Preliminary Environmental Analysis indicates that the increase in overall use facilitated by the new lift towers, terminal station, and access road will likely affect Elk. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has indicated that Elk populations are in decline and that increased and year-round recreation may be an influence on that decline. Some seasonal closures and/or time restrictions are anticipated to mitigate impacts. 1 Closures and restrictions are only effective if ongoing enforcement of said mitigation is required of the proponent. It is recommended that Aspen Skiing Company be responsible for funding ongoing assessment of wildlife impacts and implementation of adaptive management practices during and after construction to ensure that mitigation is effective. That said, once infrastructure is in place, it will be difficult to reverse any negative impacts that may result with respect to the declining Elk population and/or any other game or non-game species that may be affected. Pitkin County Roads The Preliminary EA indicates that the Proposed Action will increase annual visitor numbers by+-400, but concludes that related impacts to County roads will be negligible because many visitors will be arriving via the Pitkin County Airport and Highway 82, rather than using County roads. Prior to start of work, the Pitkin County Engineer should be consulted regarding the use of Summer Road, Little Annie Road and/or any County Roads/rights-of ways/easements for temporary, seasonal or permanent access, staging, hauling and construction purposes. Mass Transit The proponent should be required to incentivize the use of mass transit to discourage the incremental and cumulative addition of traffic to Highway 82 resulting from increased annual visitors accessing improvements at both the Aspen Mountain and Snowmass Ski Areas. Construction Waste Recent County analysis indicates that construction waste consumes a significant amount of air space in the Pitkin County Landfill. It is recommended that any construction management plan include a requirement and specific methodology for reducing, re-purposing, or recycling waste to the greatest extent possible. Pitkin County Review Required The Proposed Action will be subject to submittal of an application by ASC to Pitkin County to amend the Aspen Skiing Company's current Pitkin County Aspen Mountain Ski/Rec Master Development Plan. Given the mosaic of private and federal lands within the Aspen Mountain Special Use Permit boundary and proposed amended boundary, the Proposed Action will be subject to several Pitkin County Land Use Code and Building Code provisions and/or permits. At a minimum, the ski area use and improvements on private lands for the Pandora expansion will be subject to approval of a change to County zoning of the area from the Rural/Remote zone district to the Ski/Rec zone district. 2 USDA United States Forest White River National Forest 900 Grand Avenue ID Department of Service Glenwood Spgs.,CO 81601-3602 Agriculture File Cade: 1950;2720 Date: May 16,2018 Dear Interested Party, The White River National Forest is preparing an Environmental Assessment for Aspen Skiing Company(ASC)to provide additional lift-served skiing opportunities in the Pandora area on the 11 back side of Aspen Mountain and to implement additional snowmaking near the summit. The proposed Pandora lift and trails are immediately within or adjacent to the existing terrain network;however, a portion of the proposed project area is not currently part of Aspen Mountain's existing special use permit(SUP)area. As a result,the proposed Pandora lift and trails portion of the project will require a ski area SUP area boundary adjustment to reallocate certain lands outside the existing SUP area from Management Area 7.1 —Intermix to Management Area 8.25—Ski Areas(Existing and Potential), and vice versa. A Forest Plan amendment will be necessary to accomplish the boundary adjustment associated with the Proposed Action. In addition, amendments to ASC's Aspen Mountain Powder Tours SUP would be required. I will determine whether to approve all or part of the proposal including: 148 acres of new terrain,77 acres on 15 traditional trails, 71 acres of gladed trails,a chairlift installation in the proposed Pandora area,and additional snowmaking infrastructure that would provide coverage on approximately 53 acres near the summit of Aspen Mountain. Included in the additional snowmaking infrastructure would be underground water/air pipes and electrical wiring,as well as a booster water pump station and two additional snowmaking storage ponds. There is a need for enhanced terrain variety, skier circulation, and snowmaking coverage that would collectively address the skier recreation experience at Aspen Mountain.The proposed projects are intended to address this need by(1)offering additional minimally maintained lift- served undeveloped terrain and additional traditional alpine trails to enhance the existing terrain variety and skiing experiences at Aspen Mountain; (2) improving skier circulation on the east side of the mountain; and (3)providing reliable and consistent snow coverage on the upper mountain, especially during the early and late parts of the season,while minimizing additional runoff entering Spar Gulch and Keno Gulch. An interactive story map highlighting the Proposed Action Alternative and preliminary findings is available at: https://tinyurl.com/y9uipb1g. The formal Notice of Proposed Action is available for review online at: https://cara.ecosystem- management.org/Public//Commentlnput?Project=53847. The notice and supporting documentation is also available for review at the White River National Forest Supervisor's Office located at 900 Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601. Additional information regarding this action can be obtained from: TJ Broom,Mountain Sports-Recreation Special Uses Program Lead,at tbroom@fs.fed.us or by phone at(970)404-3159. \ r \ Caring for the Land and Serving People Printed on Recycled Paper W 2 How to Comment and Timeframe Please note that this period is serving as both scoping and the sole comment period for the Proposed Action Alternative. There will not be another opportunity to comment. Specific written comments on the proposed project will be accepted for 30 calendar days following the publication of a legal notice in the Glenwood Post Independent on May 16, 2018. The publication date in the newspaper of record is the exclusive means for calculating the comment period. The regulations prohibit extending the length of the comment period. An open house to inform the public of the project and to answer questions will be held on May 23,2018 at the Limelight Hotel, 355 S Monarch Street,Aspen, Colorado 81611 from 5:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. Written comments must be submitted via mail to Scott Fitzwilliams,Forest Supervisor, c/o TJ Broom,Mountain Sports-Recreation Special Uses Program Lead,Aspen-Sopris Ranger District, 620 Main Street, Carbondale, Colorado 81623-0309; in person between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday (excluding holidays); by Fax: (970) 945-3266; or electronically: https://cara.ecosystem-management.org/Public//Commentlnput?Project=53847, the name and mailing address of the person submitting electronic comments must be included. It is the responsibility of persons providing comments to submit them by the close of the comment period. Only those who submit timely and specific written comments will have eligibility to file an objection under §218.8. For objection eligibility,each individual or representative from each entity submitting timely and specific comments must either sign the comment or verify identify upon request. Individuals and organizations wishing to be eligible to object must meet the information requirements in §218.25(a)(3). Names and contact information submitted with comments will become part of the public record and may be released under the Freedom of Information Act. Electronic formats accepted include email, PDF,word documents, spreadsheets,most images, etc. Since ly, SCOTT G. FIT 6 AMS Forest Supervisor cc: Don Dressler, Winter Sports Administrator, Roger Poirier,Mountain Sports Program Manager TJ Broom,Mountain Sports—Recreation Special Uses Program Lead 2 Ii Ill cn En C • • • .. riii I V1• "� •���i I - atk -i'•• 3 3.•` % ' r Y - 'i"' `Y . 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