y THE TOWN OF MINUTES OF THE BUENA VISTA BOARD OF TRUSTEES 8UENA VISTA REGULAR MEETING CO Tuesday, June 10, 2025 MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE A TRANSCRIPT OF THE GOVERNING BODY'S ACTIONS RATHER THAN A VERBATIM RECORD OF DELIBERATIONS. Work Session at 6:00 PM - Town Clerk and Town Administrator Mayor Libby Fay, Trustees Maggie Huyck, Andrew Rice, Micha Rosenoer, Devin Rowe, Cindie Swisher, and Chris Sturm were in attendance for the presentation from Town Administrator Brian Berger and Town Clerk Paula Barnett. Also present were Senior Policy Advisor & Project Advocate Joel Benson, Public Works Director Shawn Williams and Deputy Town Clerk Ed Barkowski. Town Clerk Paula Barnett Presentation (audio time: 00:01:00) Barnett began by presenting licensing statistics, noting that the Town currently holds 419 business licenses, 39 liquor licenses, 22 special event liquor permits, and 246 short-term rental licenses. She then introduced a discussion on potential formats the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk could use to record Board of Trustee meeting minutes. Barnett outlined the strengths and weaknesses of both action and summary minutes, explaining the recording and editing process. She also noted that the Town currently uses the summary minutes format. Town Administrator Brian Berger shared his experience with meeting minutes, noting their usefulness but also the potential for subjectivity. He said that over time, detailed discussions lose relevance, while core decisions and recorded motions remain most valuable. The Board agreed on the value of concise minutes but opted to retain some context using an "Action Plus" style to reflect the tone of discussions. Barnett noted that future minutes will include audio recording timestamps. To protect privacy, the Trustees also decided to record only the town or city of public comment speakers, omitting exact addresses. Trustee Rice also voiced a desire for Town Advisory Boards to continue their practice of using summary minutes. Town Administrator Brian Berger Presentation (audio time: 00:38:05) Berger explained the purpose behind the recent Work Session format, where Town staff provide departmental updates from 6-7 p.m. to streamline regular meetings. He noted that useful action and business items often emerge naturally from these sessions. After highlighting BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF BUENA VISTA Page 1 of8 8 Regular Meeting June 10, 2025 key milestones across departments, Berger previewed upcoming topics, including the Airport's Rules and Regulations, adoption oft the Comprehensive Plan, and a joint session with the Buena Vista School District. He also summarized recent meetings with St. Charles Mesa Water District, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), and an environmental consultant on securing Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding for the Carbonate Street Childcare facility. An in-person/Virtual regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Libby Fay at 7:02 PM, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Buena Vista Community Center, Pinon Room, 715 E. Main Street, Buena Vista, Colorado, having been previously noticed in accordance with the Colorado Open Meetings Law. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Libby Fay Mayor Present Maggie Huyck Trustee Present Andrew Rice Trustee Present Micha Rosenoer Trustee Present Devin Rowe Trustee Present Chris Sturm Trustee Present Cindie Swisher Trustee Present Town Staff Present: Town Administrator Brian Berger Town Attorney Kathryn Sellars Parker via Zoom Public Works Director Shawn Williams Town Clerk Paula Barnett Senior Policy Advisor & Project Advocate Joel Benson Deputy Town Clerk Ed Barkowski PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Fay led the pledge of allegiance. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF BUENA VISTA Page 2 of 8 Regular Meeting June 10, 2025 AGENDA ADOPTION MOTION NO. 01: MOVE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. RESULTS CARRIED MOVER Trustee Huyck SECONDER: Trustee Swisher AYES: Huyck, Rice, Rosenoer, Rowe, Sturm, Swisher CONSENT AGENDA Approval of matters that are routine in nature that require review and/or approval, i.e. minutes and reports. Professional Service Agreements (PSA) that exceed $25,000.00 require the Consent Agenda to be approved by a Roll Call vote) A. Minutes 1. Board of Trustees Regular Meeting - May 27, 2025 2. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting = May 7, 2025 3. Tree Advisory Board Meeting - May 8, 2025 4. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - May 7, 2025 B. Police Chief Report C. Planning Director Report D. Public Works Director Report E. Town Clerk Report F. Adoption of Resolution No. 42, Series 2025, entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE TOWN OF BUENA VISTA, COLORADO, APPOINTING MARK RUSSELL AS A REGULAR VOTING MEMBER OF THE AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD. Trustee Sturm noted confusion for a chart on page 57, "May Water Production", oft the Trustee Packet. Public Works Director Shawn Williams provided an explanation. (audio time: 01:05:17) MOTION NO. 02: MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. RESULTS CARRIED MOVER Trustee Sturm SECONDER: Trustee: Huyck AYES: Huyck, Rice, Rosenoer, Rowe, Sturm, Swisher BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF BUENA VISTA Page 3 of 8 Regular Meeting June 10, 2025 PUBLIC COMMENT (audio time: 01:06:53) Randy Crane, Town of Buena Vista resident, stated that Electric Preferred would limit energy source choices when building, and also spoke to the proposal's point system and propane's efficiency. Pat McCarty, Town of Buena Vista resident, noted confusion around the Electric Preferred credit system and expressed concern about environmental impacts and rising utility expenses, with local electricity costing nearly 30% more than the state average. Rich Shoemaker, Chaffee County resident, gave support for the Electric Preferred, claiming it may increase energy efficiency measures, reduce environmental impacts and long-term costs, while still allowing the use of mixed fuels. Joanne Allen, Chaffee County resident, discussed her home's propane system, noting its faults and rising costs, and praised the responsiveness of electric heat and plumbing. Matt Hakala, Chaffee County resident, supported Electric Preferred, acknowledging the challenge of change while emphasizing the value of forward-thinking amid rising clean energy use and dwindling fossil fuels. He called retrofitting for electric a responsible choice. Jared Cockley, Chaffee County resident, a licensed plumber, praised the efficiency of natural gas and propane systems and their affordability relative to electric. Matt Nykiel, Salida resident, drawing from his time as a wildland fire crew member and the climate impacts he observed, spoke to the costs of continued fossil fuel emissions and voiced support for Electric Preferred. Marjo Curgus, via Zoom, Chaffee Housing Authority interim executive director, commented that Electric Preferred could decrease organizational and residential costs and aid state funding for affordable housing. Briston Jones, via Zoom, of Atmos energy, commented on an "all of the above" approach of abstaining from Electric Preferred and offered his availability to provide more information. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF BUENA VISTA Page 4 of 8 Regular Meeting June 10, 2025 Public Hearing = Change of Location of Liquor License = Dragon Sushi LLC (audio time: 01:35:03) Town Clerk Paula Barnett reviewed with the Board that on April 10, 2025, business owner Sara Hernandez submitted a Permit Application and Report of Changes form for a Change Location Permit for Dragon Sushi LLC. The permit will allow the location tied to the Hotel & Restaurant liquor license to change from 328 Charles Street to 710 Highway 24 North. Barnett noted this hearing marks a continuation of one held at the May 13, 2025 Board of Trustees meeting, where the application was deemed incomplete, and that Dragon Sushi is currently operating at its new location but without serving liquor. She then reviewed that Ms. Hernandez is also submitting a change to the Trade Name from doing business as Dragon Sushi Bar to Latinos Restaurant and Dragon Sushi Bar, which does not require approval from the Board of Trustees. The application, encompassing both location and trade name changes, met all requirements, including a Change of Use approved by Chaffee County Building Department, a Need & Desires Petition, and all necessary signatures from both town and county staff. Sara Hernandez, alongside her husband Jose, reflected on their ownership of Dragon Sushi to date, their move from Florida to Buena Vista, and their decision to relocate the business in search of more space for increased production. Mayor Fay asked about staff expansion and alcohol training. Hernandez confirmed more kitchen staff and TIPS-certified Front of House team. Mayor Fay then opened the hearing for public comment, and no comments were received. MOTION NO. 03: MOVE TO APPROVE THE CHANGE OF LOCATION PERMIT FOR THE HOTEL & RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR DRAGON SUSHI BAR, LLC DBA DRAGON SUSHI BAR. RESULTS CARRIED MOVER Trustee Rowe SECONDER: Trustee Rosenoer AYES: Huyck, Rice, Rosenoer, Rowe, Sturm, Swisher Water Advisory Board 2025 Function and Focus and Watershed and Forrest Vision and Goals (audio time: 01:42:52) Town Clerk Paula Barnett left the meeting at 7:42 PM. Trustee Rosenoer left the meeting at 7:42 PM and attended the meeting via Zoom. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF BUENA VISTA Page 5 of 8 Regular Meeting June 10, 2025 Water Advisory Board member Liz Daigle outlined the function and several current and ongoing points of focus of the Water Advisory Board (WAB), as well as accomplishments made throughout 2024. She highlighted a WAB partnership with Al Smith, of Swiftwater Solutions, LLC on the Town Water Conservation Plan, the implementation of the Source Water Protection Plan, the water distribution modeling review, and the examination of the Cottonwood Creek watershed vision and goals to ensure resilience. Lastly, Daigle noted that WAB members met with the US Forest Service regarding water quantity and quality, and fire mitigation efforts. Water Advisory Board member Jeff Ollinger then spoke about proposed goals for Buena Vista's watershed and forest vision. He referenced the Town's water system - including intake, treatment, and distribution - and the Source Water Protection Plan area. Ollinger emphasized the importance of having clear, established watershed goals as a foundation for future projects, discussions, and partnerships. Town Administrator Brian Berger suggested prefacing the Water Advisory Board's draft documents with a resolution and including them in the next Board of Trustees consent agenda for formal adoption. Electric Preferred (audio time: 01:52:41) Should the Board of Trustees approve the adoption of Resolution No. 43, Series 2025, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF BUENA VISTA, COLORADO, SUPPORTING THE TOWN'S ADOPTION OF THE MODEL ELECTRIC PREFERRED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE ("IECC") AND THEREBY SUPPORTING CHAFFEE COUNTY AND ITS BUILDING DEPARTMENT IN FORMALLY ADOPTING THE SAME." Town Administrator Brian Berger noted this was the third Board meeting discussing the Electric Preferred proposal, and public and agency input had been gathered. A resolution was requested at the May 13, 2025 Board of Trustees meeting, resulting in Resolution 43. He clarified that the new standards would apply to existing buildings only if 50% or more of the structure is modified. Trustee Rosenoer rejoined the meeting in person at 7:53 PM. Chad Chadwick, Chief Building Official for Chaffee County, confirmed that the 50% threshold applies to all interior and exterior changes. He reminded the Board that the Electric Preferred code is optional, and homeowners can opt out. Citing the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), Chadwick noted that Electric Preferred affects the total building BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF BUENA VISTA Page 6 of 8 Regular Meeting June 10, 2025 performance to yield incentives, which are awarded at the end of construction once all requirements are met. Trustee Huyck asked if a draft building code reflecting Electric Preferred changes exists. Chadwick replied that a draft will be created once there is confirmed support for the proposal. The Board discussed various concerns, including the viability of electric heat pumps in climate zone 6, incentives for solar installations, and valley-wide consensus on Electric Preferred. Trustees debated the proposal's impact on natural gas use, potential utility cost increases, grid strain, and whether to support local code changes now or wait for statewide standards. MOTION NO. 04: MOVE TO ADOPT RESULTION NO. 43 SUPPORTING THE TOWN'S ADOPTION OF THE MODEL ELECTRIC PREFERRED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE ("IECC") AND THEREBY SUPPORTING CHAFFEE COUNTY AND ITS BUILDING DEPARTMENT IN FORMALLY ADOPTING THE SAME. RESULTS ROLL CALL CARRIED MOVER: Trustee Rosenoer SECONDER: Trustee Rowe AYES: Rosenoer, Rowe, Sturm, Fay NAYS: Huyck, Rice, Swisher The Board of Trustees Roll Call vote resulted in a draw, necessitating Mayor Fay's vote. Colorado Center Planned Unit Development (PUD) Phase 1 Public Improvement Acceptance (audio time: 02:25:42) Should the Board of Trustees approve the adoption of Resolution No. 44, Series 2025, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE TOWN OF BUENA VISTA, COLORADO, ACCEPTING THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PHASE 1 OF THE COLORADO CENTER PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT." Senior Policy Advisor and Project Advocate Joel Benson provided an overview of the Colorado Center's ownership history and zoning changes dating back to 2006, He noted that the property currently does not have a Planned Unit Development (PUD), lacks a designated developer, and still requires several public improvements. Public Works Director Shawn Williams outlined a few remaining minor infrastructural deficiencies, estimated at approximately $10,000. Trustee Rice confirmed with staff that there were no significant concerns or additional major costs and moved to adopt the PUD. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF BUENA VISTA Page 7 of 8 Regular Meeting June 10, 2025 MOTION NO. 05: MOVE TO ADOPT RESULTION NO. 44 ACCEPTING THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PHASE 1 OF THE COLORADO CENTER PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. RESULTS CARRIED MOVER Trustee Rice SECONDER: Trustee Swisher AYES: Huyck, Rice, Rosenoer, Rowe, Sturm, Swisher TRUSTEE INTERACTION (audio time: 02:32:56) Mayor Fay reflected on the Board's rare split decision on Electric Preferred and the uncommon need for tiebreakers. Administrator Berger added that occasional divided votes are a healthy part of the process. Trustee Rice suggested hosting another Trustee meal with Town staff, while Trustee Swisher reminded everyone ofthe upcoming Collegiate Peaks Stampede Rodeo. Trustee Rowe shared news of Monarch Mountain's plan to open "No Name Basin," and Trustee Sturm announced Salida East's dedication of its new Emery Theatre to his daughter. Administrator Berger highlighted recent staff milestones, including Administrative Assistant and Court Clerk Judy Nieburg's 20 years, Police Chief Dean Morgan's 15 years, and Public Works Director Shawn Williams' 20 years of service. Senior Policy Advisor Joel Benson provided updates on the Town's land swap with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, discussions with St. Charles Mesa Water District, and progress on the Comprehensive Plan. MOTION NO. 06: THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD, THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:47 PM. RESULTS CARRIED MOVER Trustee Rowe SECONDER: Trustee Huyck AYES: Huyck, Rice, Rosenoer, Rowe, Sturm, Swisher Respectfully submitted: Libby Fay, Mayor ) Ed Barkowski, Deputy Town Clerk BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF BUENA VISTA Page 8 of 8 Regular Meeting Jne 10, 2025 7 *SEALA FD