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Shore said Colorado is expected to receive roughly $870 million in opioid settlement funds, distributed over about 16 years with initial payments beginning around 2022. She summarized the statewide split discussed in the session: roughly 60% of Colorado's settlement funds flow to regional opioid abatement councils (Region 5 is one of 19), about 20% is allocated to local governments, and the remaining 20% is administered at the state level (split roughly between a Colorado opioid abatement council and an infrastructure share that supports competitive grants).

Lake County specifics and immediate actions

- Lake County's local share: Shore and presenters said Lake County's direct local distribution is modest: roughly $27,000 in the near term with an additional projected payment of about $2,400 per year for roughly 15 years (figures discussed as estimates during the briefing). Commissioners reacted to the modest local allocation and asked how to leverage it alongside regional resources.

- Fiscal agent and regional structure: Eagle County serves as the fiscal agent for Region 5; the counties in the region signed an MOU requiring at least one voting member for each county. Shore said the Attorney General's office encouraged elected officials to participate and that county commissioners have a first right of refusal to fill the voting-member seat.

- Representation and near-term vote: Kelsey (identified by presenters as the Lake County representative to date) will remain the voting member for the short term; commissioners were asked to either designate a voting member (several commissioners said they preferred to delegate to staff or public-health professionals) or send a formal designation. Lauren Schneider has expressed interest in being the county's voting member; presenters asked county staff to formalize the designation and to place the matter on the next BOCC agenda for resolution.

Region 5 programs and funding pipeline

Shore and regional presenters described current and planned uses of regional funds:

- Contracts in place: Region 5 has active contracts for (1) mobile harm-reduction services (High Rockies Harm Reduction) with monthly county visits and syringe-exchange support, (2) a data dashboard to centralize overdose, syringe-exchange and other regional data (site expected to be public around May), and (3) an anti-stigma and education campaign showcasing recovery narratives and local resource links.

- Prevention and treatment RFPs: The region completed a strategic plan and will continue two funding tracks: a small prevention mini-grants program for youth-serving organizations and a larger RFP targeting treatment and recovery system coordination (presenters expected the treatment/recovery RFP to be released in the fall).

- Local initiatives: Lake County staff and presenters highlighted free Narcan distribution, free fentanyl test strips, reopening of a medication disposal box at city hall, sharps-disposal expansion and a local harm-reduction coalition that meets bimonthly to set priorities for small local allocations.

Next steps and staff actions

Presenters asked the board to formally designate a voting member or delegate that authority; presenters said Kelsey would remain the voting member until the board formalizes any change. County staff (Sandra) was asked to place a resolution or agenda item on the next BOCC meeting to record any formal change of voting member. Regional staff encouraged local participation (public health staff, nonprofits, or an elected official) in committees and work groups, but said that day-to-day work can be executed by staff delegates if commissioners prefer.

No formal county vote on projects was recorded at the work session. County and regional staff agreed to continue outreach, circulate funding opportunities, and coordinate local uses of opioid settlement dollars.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lake County CO 04.23.2025 BOCC Work Session - 10:30AM","oneSentenceSummary","Corinna Shore, coordinator for the Region 5 opioid abatement council, briefed the Lake County Board of County Commissioners on the state opioid settlement framework, Region 5 spending priorities and options for Lake County to designate a voting member.","taxTitle","Lake County, Colorado","taxId",27576,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6571196,"Lake County commissioners weigh short-term lease and operating changes to keep Leadville motocross track open",3103,0,3103000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3111968-faf6291a1cd8a898369993a3a08adf30&start=0&end=3103","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3111968-faf6291a1cd8a898369993a3a08adf30/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6571196/Lake-County/Colorado/Lake-County-commissioners-weigh-short-term-lease-and-operating-changes-to-keep-Leadville-motocross-track-open","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571196-350a66e74f5263283d49f3a422676b9a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188191&Signature=Q4QzDEswOTUEgqUUdDrwpfsQnbw2LvibC16M7Z3gOkQpmXh7u1NqiM1GsVbzDDBoHL38ejCNKAYhZ4YT9kh~R7X3S6xNZWpB-q7t8p4gRANRMAWFOoH5aVJoJLkOctibmQD5GQeaMIv9gn5FQ6rYim3LV72ChfmC4ZKsrLsG12la0W0CwYfQUp3D6GNjjKlDvMkPnxIpy7~GijtomSoQTIxgiL83KKfTibdHishgJFH6fBF2RkRxEdi8qJSs6iemCFahb5yFEpVAXsUxF8ZCyuwUTVe14r5KsMawH3xblIMlFHv2VDQefR9J4s2aXhUPKcDjmQch~0F4W5SsKkpfQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake County commissioners spent the bulk of a work-session discussion on the lease and future operations of the Leadville Motocross Park, also referred to in the meeting as the Leadville Motocross Track or Mount Albert Moto. Commissioners and county staff said their priority is getting the track open while they negotiate how the county should manage liability, oversight and community access.

Commissioners discussed a proposal to make Fridays “locals and youth” days starting this summer (one speaker suggested around July) and to have a county representative at the gate for those days. County staff and one commissioner proposed using a one-year lease as an interim step while county staff and the track operators work toward an operating agreement; other commissioners and staff cautioned that one year could hinder the operator’s ability to justify capital purchases and recommended at least two to three years for operational stability.

Why it matters: The track is both a local recreational resource and a weekend draw for out‑of‑area riders, speakers said. Commissioners repeatedly warned they did not want to lose the facility entirely by imposing terms that would drive away the current operators; at the same time, staff identified legal and liability risks in a broad lease that would leave the county with limited ability to require safety standards or mitigate exposure.

Key details and debate

- Access and schedule: Commissioners proposed opening one additional day for locals and youth (Fridays), with operators or county-arranged staff separating youth and faster local riders on busy days if needed. Speakers said the facility currently operates primarily on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), and that expanding to more days raises staffing and logistical challenges.

- Lease vs. operating agreement: Several speakers said the current draft is written as a land lease rather than an operating agreement. County staff argued an operating agreement would give the county more ability to engage, set safety requirements and reduce the county's exposure to liability compared with a long-term lease that grants the tenant broad control. Operators, according to the meeting, have so far been reluctant to accept an operating agreement.

- Term length: One commissioner proposed a one-year lease with an option to extend as an interim measure to \"buy time\" to develop a longer-term operating approach. County counsel and staff said one year may create a disincentive for operators to invest in equipment and repairs; they recommended two to three years if the county wanted operational continuity. Commissioners signaled support for using a short-term solution this year to avoid leaving the facility closed while negotiations continue.

- Liability and nonprofit status: County staff raised concerns about the lessee's organizational form and how that affects accountability. The meeting referenced the track organizers'self-description as a membership nonprofit (a 501(c)(6)-style membership organization was discussed in the transcript) and the need for appropriate governance (member meetings, budget votes) if the county is to rely on that structure. Staff reiterated that county exposure to suits can remain even when property is leased for recreational use unless contract terms and oversight mitigate risk.

- County-owned equipment and contingency planning: Participants said at least two pieces of county-owned equipment (described as a tractor and a water truck) remain on site but were never titled to operators. Speakers discussed options if current operators step away: the county could buy equipment they own, issue an RFP for a new operator, or work with volunteers or other community members to fill gaps.

Next steps and staff direction

County staff agreed to edit and circulate a revised lease/operating proposal to the commissioners for review before it is shared with operators. Staff will draft an operating-agreement template and continue relationship-building with current operators to see whether an operator will accept a partnership-style operating agreement. Commissioners and staff described a shared goal of preserving the facility in the short term (the group repeatedly endorsed an interim arrangement for the coming season) while working toward clearer long-term governance.

No formal motion or recorded vote was taken during the work session. Instead, commissioners directed staff to refine lease language, explore an operating agreement draft, and return with options for a short-term arrangement that allows the track to open this season while longer-term terms are negotiated.","At a Lake County Board of County Commissioners work session, officials debated a short-term lease, a possible operating agreement and interim operational changes to reopen the Leadville Motocross Park (Mount Albert Moto). Commissioners and staff discussed liability, nonprofit status, operational staffing and next steps; no final vote was taken.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6571186,"Lake County coordinating with city on zoning rules for psilocybin healing centers",282,5208000,5490000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3111968-faf6291a1cd8a898369993a3a08adf30&start=5208&end=5490","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3111968-faf6291a1cd8a898369993a3a08adf30/thumbnail_5208000.jpg","/articles/6571186/Lake-County/Colorado/Lake-County-coordinating-with-city-on-zoning-rules-for-psilocybin-healing-centers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571186-486871bc5d388744a7096f55107a8ad7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188191&Signature=CEfD7p9p0zYW~FebwCQqFv1Dvb9~zTr8U1NRMYuwkRNnwbvxXWsFcGZEDPQ-QhXqFc-bE7p3VOgQdEODQSfjnWLjuUeom6kJ2ILYQhtGAWP1r56-rROY35fdbXa0JrTdlXguB6wE7sZpqoLyj4l8lM4z79EmI-OmRhErDZlwqp60HPUrGBE2a69OGi7GWfKKIGI9CsF9Ef5aHikg9URJrt74uJJorcH6O7N5onYSkAR0XarvEq-Q9FbcVO8SbRo86RAa3J4VsLaHgsg1-eUFPr9yWb3S0GdabQXrpLhr8woK6IBwMQimJCmtKZnkaNzWj395w5KWQB1gJWQF6SupHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff reported to the Lake County Board of County Commissioners that the county and city are coordinating on zoning definitions for psilocybin healing centers and related facilities (cultivation, product manufacturing and testing). Presenters said state law and licensing already regulate how a healing center functions; the local work is intended to define where such facilities can operate under existing zoning categories.

Staff said they plan to follow an approach used by Jefferson County, which produced a short zoning determination that defines a \"healing center,\" a \"natural medicine cultivation center,\" and related facility types and identifies appropriate zoning districts. The goal, presenters said, is a concise local rule that aligns psilocybin facilities with existing land-use categories rather than creating a lengthy moratorium or a brand-new permit class.

Legal and land-use questions

County staff said they asked county attorneys to examine whether local rules can include distance requirements (for example, a required setback from schools or youth-serving programs) and whether the county can limit the number of facilities. Presenters emphasized that the county's approach seeks to regulate where supervised healing experiences can lawfully operate, not to legalize retail sales of psilocybin.

Next steps

Staff will continue drafting zoning language in coordination with city planning, ask legal counsel about distance or cap options, and bring proposals back to commissioners for further review. No vote or final local regulation was adopted at the work session.","County and city staff told commissioners they are drafting simple zoning definitions to allow supervised psilocybin healing centers, following examples such as Jefferson County. Staff will ask legal counsel about distance-from-school rules and other zoning limits; no final policy or regulations were adopted at the work session.","actionData","errors"]

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