MINUTES CARBONDALE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING CARBONDALE TOWN HALL AND VIA ZOOM JANUARY 10, 2023 MEETING  Mayor Bohmfalk called the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting to order January 10,  2023, at 6:00 p.m.  STUDENT OF THE MONTH  The following students from Crystal River Elementary School, Ross Montessori School and Carbondale Community School were presented a Certificate of Achievement Award  from Mayor Bohmfalk:  Valeria Dominquez Sissy Bonilla-Garcia Maeve Norrdin  Henry Sanders Isa Pevec  ROLL CALL:  The following members were present for roll call:  Mayor Trustees  Ben Bohmfalk Marty Silverstein Lani Kitching Chris Hassig Luis Yllanes Erica Sparhawk Colin Laird Lauren Gister Cathy Derby Christy Chicoine Mark Hamilton Eric Brendlinger Jared Barnes CONSENT AGENDA  Staff Present: Town Manager Town Clerk Finance Director Town Attorney Parks & Recreation Director Planning Director  Accounts Payable totaling $ 916,583.40 BOT 12/27/2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Liquor License Renewal - Peppino's    Trustee Meeting Minutes January 10, 2023  Page 2  Liquor License Renewal - 450 Teppanyaki Liquor License Renewal - Plosky's Deli Liquor License Renewal = Homestead Retail Marijuana Store Renewal = Goodflower On-Call Snow Removal Agreement Thompson Divide Support Letter  Resolution No. 1, Series of 2023 - Publishing of Notices Construction Contract - Re-Build of Red Hill Porta Potty Shelter CDOT Highway 82 Rest Area Lease Agreement Recommendation for Reappointment = Public Arts Commission  Trustee Hassig asked if the Red Hill porta potty will be re-constructed in the same location Lauren answered yes - there aren't a lot of (location) options. Mayor Bohmfalk commented that Wilderness Workshop did a great job on the  Thompson Divide letter.  Trustee Sparhawk made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Trustee Yllanes 7 yes votes: Hassig, Silverstein, Yllanes, Sparhawk, Bohmfalk, Kitching, Laird  seconded the motion and it passed with:  PERSONS PRESENT NOT ON THE AGENDA  Niki Delson told the Board that hate speech and anti-semitism shouldn't be happening in schools. She asked the Board if they see this as a community problem? Trustee Silverstein stated that it needs to be addressed valley-wide, not just in the schools. Mayor Bohmfalk stated that he will have a follow-up conversation with Niki regarding next steps. Trustee Sparhawk stated that at a minimum the Trustees should make a Board statement. Trustee Laird stated that the Board should have a conversation with the school administration. This issue is bigger than the schools or Carbondale.  TRUSTEE COMMENTS  Trustee Silverstein stated that historically the January First Friday is the least attended event sO why do we close the street? He suggested that the Board consider keeping the street open on January, and possibly February, First Friday. Trustee Silverstein stated that a new Mexican restaurant is opening in the old Mi Casita space and he is Trustee Hassig commented on the above-average snowpack. Trustee Hassig informed the Board that he attended the Bike/Pedestian/Trals Commission meeting and they are narrowing in on the Request for Proposals specifics for the Mobility Master Plan. Trustee Yllanes told the Board that he will be attending the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting tomorrow. He thanked the parks and recreation staff for hosting  looking forward to it.  the Jingle Bell Run.    Trustee Meeting Minutes January 10, 2023  Page 3  Trustee Sparhawk thanked staff for their work on the ice rinks which are a great winter Trustee Kitching stated that the Air Pollution Control Division and Midstream Steering Committee are developing a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The public is invited to provide input via an email to cdphe.commentsapcd@state.co.us Trustee Kitching stated that the demand for PCR Covid testing has waned and the Carbondale testing site will close on January 15th. Trustee Kitching stated that the owner ofl La Placita told her that the number of idling trucks in front of his business has multiplied. Trustee Kitching thanked Alpine Bank for their no idling signs at their drive through. Trustee Kitching stated that the Ruedi Water and Power Authority (RWAPA) hosted a Reconvening the Watershed Collaborative." Of the 64 invited stakeholders, with less than two weeks notice during the December holidays, 1/3 showed up which stresses the  amenity.  pressures still placed on our Western Slope water supply. Mayor Bohmfalk wished Trustee Sparhawk a happy birthday.  ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS  The Attorney did not have any comments.  MANAGER'S REPORT  Lauren told the Board that staff is working on a lot of projects including the pool and  rodeo. Staff is conducting interviews for town clerk. ADOPTION OF COMMUNITY HOUSING PLAN  Trustee Laird, who drafted the Housing Plan, stated that the Plan will direct town action on affordable housing by specifying tangible goals and strategies. The regional affordable housing effort provides us with an opportunity to do more than if we were undertaking the efforts by ourselves. The first step is to apply as a region for funding. The Regional Housing Authority is writing a grant proposal and if successful the money would be used for buy downs. He asked the Board if we want to provide a local match. Mayor Bohmfalk thanked Trustee Laird for his leadership on affordable housing. Mayor Bohmfalk stated we have had an affordable housing policy but we never had goals.  This plan identifies the following goals/strategies which include:  Double the number of deed restricted, rental capped, and town owned units from Ask voters to approve a 6% tax on short-term rentals (STR) to support affordable Develop the Town Center project and ensure it includes a significant affordable Create a buydown/deed restrict and shared equity program with STR tax Continue to support the creation of affordable housing by partner organizations  144 to 288 by 2032 housing efforts housing component  revenue, grants and contributions    Trustee Meeting Minutes January 10, 2023  Page 4  Explore additional housing requirements from new commercial and residential  developments  Trustee Laird stated that the next step is to write a grant proposal for the Town Center  project.  Trustee Sparhawk stated the more we can do regionally the better. Plan. Trustee Silverstein seconded the motion and it passed with:  Trustee Sparhawk made a motion to approve the (Carbondale) Community Housing 7y yes votes: Sparhawk, Hassig, Yllanes, Laird, Kitching, Silverstein, Bohmfalk TOWN CENTER PRE-DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - ARTSPACE  Lauren explained that the Town selected ArtSpace from the seven applicants who submitted Request for Qualification to develop the Town Center property. Artspace has provided the Town with a Pre-Development Agreement to undertake site evaluation and pre-development activities. If the Agreement is approved staff and the Town's grant consultant will begin completing grant applications to fund the fiscal requirements oft the agreement. Due to grant cycle timing, it may be necessary for the Town to pay up to $150,000 from the Carbondale Housing Fund or another source prior to grant funds becoming available. However, one of the grant funding sources (Boettcher Foundation) can be used to reimburse the Town for the upfront funds as those grant monies become available. Currently, approximately $250,000 of Boettcher Foundation funds are committed and anticipated to be available to Carbondale over 2023 and 2024.  Discussion ensued.  Trustee Silverstein suggested reserving $150,000 from the Housing Fund. Trustee Hassig stated he would be open to developing the project in phases. Lauren noted that Artspace is developing the project, the Town will not own the buildings. The Artspace will be visiting Carbondale on January 17-18 and will be attending the Board Mayor Bohmfalk thanked Trustees Laird, Sparhawk and Hassig for participating in the Trustee Silverstein made a motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Pre- Development Agreement with Artspace. Trustee Laird seconded the motion and it 7 yes votes: Silverstein, Laird, Hassig, Bohmfalk, Kitching, Yllanes, Sparhawk  housing will be open to everyone, not just creatives.  work session. selection process.  passed with:    Trustee Meeting Minutes January 10, 2023  Page 5  Trustee Silverstein made a motion to authorize the spending of up to $150,000 for pre- development from the Carbondale Housing Fund or other source to be determined in consultation with the finance director, if necessary, prior to grant funds becoming available. Trustee Kitching seconded the motion and it passed with: 7y yes votes: Laird, Hassig, Bohmfalk, Kitching, Yllanes, Sparhawk, Silverstein  SPECIAL EVENT CALENDAR. ADOPTION  Eric explained that the Special Events Task Force met and reviewed the 2023 calendar of special events, parades running races and street closures. There is a new Mexican rodeo (4 dates) event. Eric stated that the police chief has requested that private security be hired at the expense of the special event organizer for larger events.  Discussion ensued.  The Board agreed to reconsider the street closure for January and February First Fridays. The Board also questioned the need for private security at larger events and At this point Trustee Yllanes, who is the Executive Director of 5Point Film Festival, Trustee Sparhawk made a motion to approve the Special Event Calendar with the exception that there will not be a street closure for January and February First Fridays, and the requirement for private security at larger events will be deferred until the Board has a discussion with the police chief. Trustee Laird seconded the motion and it passed  they would like to have a discussion on the matter.  recused himself from voting.  with:  6 yes votes: Sparhawk, Bohmfalk, Kitching, Laird, Hassig, Silverstein  CHACOS PARK NAMING/DEDICATION  Eric explained that Trustee Silverstein presented the idea of renaming the 4th Street Plaza to Chacos Park to honor the late Terry and Chris Chacos. The idea was presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission in September 2022. The request initiated the 45-day public comment period which ended on October 31, 2022. During the 45-day public comment period staff did not receive any opposition or other naming suggestions. Staff did receive six positive responses to the proposed name change. The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the proposal at their December 2022 meeting. Having satisfied the Town renaming process, the proposal is now being  presented to the Board of Trustees for final approval.  Discussion ensued.  Trustee Silverstein stated that the Chacos were passionate about Carbondale, and the  downtown core. Terry and Chris had an incredible volunteer spirit.    Trustee Meeting Minutes January 10, 2023  Page 6  Eric and Charlie Chaos stated that they are honored by the proposal and they appreciate the Town naming the park after their parents who were passionate about  Main Street.  The Board thanked Trustee Silverstein for pursuing the name change. Park. Trustee Kitching seconded the motion and it passed with:  Trustee Laird made a motion to approve the renaming of the 4th Street Plaza to Chacos 7y yes votes: Yllanes, Hassig, Bohmfalk, Kitching, Laird, Sparhawk, Silverstein POOL PROJECT OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE SELECTION UPDATE  Eric told the Board that an Owner's Representative Request for Proposal for the aquatic center was published in November and seven proposals were received. Staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the proposals and chose to interview three. The hiring committee determined that Wember best fit the needs of the aquatic facility construction project due to their extensive background in providing owner's rep Mayor Bohmfalk stated that Wember should focus on making sure that the facility EXECUTIVE SESSION- MICHAEL FRANCISCOV.CITYI MARKET, INC., ETAL Trustee Silverstein made a motion to go into an Executive Session at 8:25 p.m. for a conference with the Town Attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section24-6-4024/D. Trustee Laird seconded the 7y yes votes: Sparhawk, Hassig, Yllanes, Laird, Kitching, Silverstein, Bohmfalk Trustee Silverstein made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session and retumn to the regular meeting at 9:00 p.m. Trustee Yllanes seconded the motion and it passed with: 7. yes votes: Bohmfalk, Kitching, Silverstein, Sparhawk, Laird, Yllanes, Hassig  services specific to the construction of aquatics facilities.  energy efficient. CASE  motion and it passed with:    Trustee Meeting Minutes January 10, 2023 ADJOURNMENT  Page 7  The January 10, 2023, regular meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. The next regular meeting  has been scheduled on January 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.  APPROVED AND ACCEPTED  ATTEST  Bohmfalk, Mayor  RPAps  ptu Bla Cathy Derby, Town Clerk    m  SEAL CLORADO