BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUMMIT COUNTY 970.453.3414 ph - 970.453.3535f 208 East Lincoln Ave. - PO Box 68 COLORADO summitcountycogoy Breckenridge, CO 80424 TO: Board of County Commissioners David Rossi Cameron Turpin Valentine FROM: Johanna Jacobsen RE: Work Session Meeting of April 8, 2025 DATE: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Attendees: Elected Officials: Eric Mamula and Tamara Pogue- County Commissioners Staff: David Rossi, County Manager; Steve Greer, Assistant County Manager; Andy Atencio, Assistant County Manager; David Reynolds, Finance Director; Cameron Turpin Valentine, Assistant County Attorney; Adrienne Isaac, Communications Director; Allison Hiltz, Director of Community Partnerships; Caitlin Johnson, Executive Administrative Manager; Johanna Jacobsen, Administrative Assistant; Susan Lee, Planning Director; Andrew Armstrong, Assistant County Attorney; Brandon Howes, Interim Housing Co-Director; Lina Lesmes, Interim Housing Co-Director; Michael Berry, 911 Director; Eric Monk, Contracts Administrator. Guests (in person or via Zoom): Ryan Spencer and others who did not sign in. I. Planning Commission Appointments Update Susan Lee discussed topics including but not limited to: Ms. Lee provided an update on the Planning Commission appointment recommendations. Commissioner Pogue noted that a significant number of vacancies remain across the commissions. Ms. Lee shared that discussions with the Planning Commission have included the possibility of consolidating boards in coordination with the Comprehensive Plan. Feedback has been generally positive, with most participants supportive of consolidation. The commissions have also explored potential incentives to attract new members. In preparation for the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, the group is working on necessary code changes. Once finalized, they will work through the new commission appointments. Commissioner Mamula proposed consolidating the commissions into two--divided geographically into north and south. Commissioner Pogue agreed, suggesting that two or three commissions would be sufficient. Ms. Lee highlighted the complexity of existing regulations, many of which are tied to specific basins. Commissioner Mamula suggested that if geographic consolidation is not feasible, reducing board sizes to five or seven members might be a viable alternative. Commissioner Pogue expressed a preference for consolidation, and Ms. Lee concurred. She noted that most board members were open to merging commissions, apart from Lower Blue, which prefers to remain independent due to its unique characteristics regarding agriculture. Ms. Lee concluded by outlining statutory requirements and referencing existing intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) and possible new agreements that may need to be established. The commissioners Summit County Board of County commissioners Work Session Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2025 Page 1 of 4 collectively expressed support for the consolidation of the planning commission boards. II. CCI Legislative Updates The Commissioners and Staff discussed topics including but not limited to: Commissioner Pogue provided an update on the continuing joint resolution regarding TABOR. The resolution has been passed out of committee and is now headed to the Senate, while the House is expected to consider it later this week. III. Managers & Commissioners Updates The Commissioners and Staff discussed topics including but not limited to: Andy Atencio Will have an item to be discussed during the executive session. The RFP for the Clerk & Recorder and Treasurer closes this Friday; updates on potential applicants were provided. David Reynolds Provided an update on a recent article reporting an 8% decline in January sales tax revenue for the Town of Silverthorne, noting the potential budgetary impact. He also reviewed the County's similar decline and offered reassurance, emphasizing that sales tax accounts for only 3% of the County's general fund budget. Reported that the 2024 audit is well underway. Shared the governance letter from the auditors, who will soon be reaching out to conduct interviews. Caitlin Johnson Will be scheduling an auditor interview with Commissioner Mamula. Reviewed sponsorship requests: $500 for the Summit Dance Fund, and additional requests from Summit Valley Horse Center and the Summit Foundation Golf Tournament. Commissioner Pogue supported funding for Summit Dance and Summit Valley Horse Center due to their focus on youth, noting that the Dance Fund supports only one studio, sO the County should look into supporting the other studios in the community at the same amount. Commissioner Mamula suggested ensuring $4,000 goes to Summit Valley; Commissioner Pogue agreed. The Commissioners also agreed to the Summit Foundation Golf Tournament. Adrienne Isaac Summit Stage received the award for Best Government Department at the Chamber Business Excellence Awards. Ongoing public relations efforts are focused on promoting the new bus route. A work session with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) and the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is scheduled for May 27. The PUC is also planning a public comment town hall in June; town managers and other stakeholders will be notified. Ms. Jacobsen will be transitioning into her new role in communications. The CDOT Mountain Corridor PIO will be visiting to learn about upcoming summer projects. Steve Greer The Forest Service has released its environmental analysis for the Frisco Backyard project. Staff are actively preparing comments. Copper Mountain's Area Lodge was awarded Best Commercial Building in the Nation. Summit County Board of County Commissioners' Work Session Meeting Minutes of. April 8, 2025 Page 2 of4 Preparing the CDOT work session agenda for the end of the month. Commissioners were asked to suggest items; potholes and the lack of guardrails on Hoosier Pass were highlighted as priorities. Public Works winter operations remain active as they begin transitioning to spring tasks. Construction on the transit center is scheduled to begin next week. David Rossi Coordination on communication is needed regarding construction traffic during the building of the transit center. Mr. Atencio stated that deliveries will occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to avoid peak traffic times and school-related congestion near the library. Ms. Isaac will coordinate with the Town of Frisco on communications. CDOT has also been informed. CDOT is beginning construction on Exit 203 in Frisco. Commissioner Pogue Requested some public relations around pothole reporting. Ms. Isaac will work on some communication regarding it. Commissioner Mamula At the Mayors, Managers, and Commissioners (MMC) meeting a five-year pause on shared funding to municipalities was proposed, with the intent to redirect those funds toward pothole repairs. Follow-up information was requested. Mr. Reynolds inquired whether this could be addressed through an MOU; Ms. Valentine is looking into it. The MMC meeting was productive. There was general understanding regarding the decision to pause microtransit discussions. Commissioner Pogue emphasized the importance of maintaining the goal for 30-minute service frequency. Copper Mountain has requested to be present at the next MMC meeting to discuss the World Cup. Would like to discuss Copper development in the executive session. IV. Contract Negotiations Recommended Executive Session) Cameron Turpin Valentine requested a brief Executive Session to discuss real property matters subject to negotiation and receive legal advice and guidance pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 subsection 4 (a)(b)(e) on the topics of real property lease for property located in the Ten-Mile Basin, pre-development agreement regarding project in the Snake River Basin, Copper Development. A motion was made by Commissioner Mamula and seconded by Commissioner Pogue to go into Executive Session to discuss real property matters subject to negotiation and receive legal advice and guidance on the topics of real property lease for property located in the Ten-Mile Basin, pre-development agreement regarding project in the Snake River Basin, Copper Development. The BOCC voted 2 to 0 to go into Executive Session per CRS 24-6-402 Subsection (4) (a)(b)(e). The motion was approved. V. Adjourn Staff will return to the Work Session on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Commissioners thanked the team for their work. Meeting Adjourned. Summit County Board of County Commissioners' Work Session Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2025 Page 3 of4 Respectfully submitted: Approved by: M M Johanna4acobsen, Deputy Cleg jc Mamula, Chair U) Established 1861 COLORADO Summit County Board of County Commissioners' Work Session Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2025 Page 4 of4