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Planning staff explained that earlier project approvals assumed a lower undergrounding cost; when Xcel produced design work after land‑use approval, the utility identified a transmission splice and other complexities that raised the project price toward roughly $1 million for the entire recommended undergrounding length. The applicant requested a revised agreement that would allow the developer to contribute $186,000 toward undergrounding and proposed a 10‑year sunset on any unspent funds.

Trustees considered three options: require the originally approved undergrounding scope (leaving cost overrun to the developer), increase town and developer contributions to meet the new utility estimate, or accept a fee‑in‑lieu for future undergrounding. Trustees signaled support for a middle path: accept the applicant’s $186,000 contribution but remove the proposed 10‑year sunset so the funds can be used when a corridor project is ready. Several trustees said they prefer earmarking the funds for undergrounding along the east side of Highway 133 (the original corridor) rather than a general, town‑wide undergrounding fund.

Trustee discussion noted precedent concerns — similar projects in town have required developers to underground adjacent utilities — and staff explained that Xcel’s distribution configuration in this block made the engineering unusually expensive because the work requires new splices and upgrades for an existing underground run.

The board did not take a formal roll‑call vote on a final amendment text but directed staff to return with draft language that reflects the $186,000 contribution, no sunset clause tied to refunding, and an earmark for undergrounding along the originally discussed east‑side corridor so funds contribute directly to corridor work when feasible.

Ending: Staff will draft the amended agreement for trustee consideration and return with proposed contract language and timeline.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","The Town of Carbondale Board of Trustee's Regular Meeting- May 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After new Xcel (electric utility) engineering estimates raised the cost of required undergrounding near Highway 133, trustees asked staff to draft an amended agreement that reflects an applicant contribution of $186,000, with no sunset clause and funds earmarked for undergrounding along the east side of Highway 133 corridor.","taxTitle","Carbondale, Garfield County, Colorado","taxId",61895,"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},6561261,"Trustees approve RE Land contract to advance Chaco’s Park design to construction documents",457,7322000,7779000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3292902-91afc7257c1bbff61b00d0fcbb67ff24&start=7322&end=7779","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3292902-91afc7257c1bbff61b00d0fcbb67ff24/thumbnail_7322000.jpg","/articles/6561261/Carbondale/Garfield-County/Colorado/Trustees-approve-RE-Land-contract-to-advance-Chacos-Park-design-to-construction-documents","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6561261-f6137fd20474214b79f84305a2a0f350/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143728&Signature=ZoYSiY8HppFkQQfcU4eiddT2YR166SmkkKLb9YHnnFURzIHLejIBalZP9JtqPTXgNIcOO3lMbR3bgKh6xnjuI1pJAhzM0CSZU8UD8ZTMVI~OjKO2Rcsb3rMLDsKViLeUu8RSukSFySnSm8ItalOkI3W0kzJ4gQorsrJAQCBQHDmb-SakcyAkOBBdbuMqVMOOdGj953yTp4iYwkX4DRCYJ978S3UE3Eizg4WTFwZPxyK9ddVfaYFghznPRhSJ39lFy59ZY~ajkOFvtPwe0rrSn6DqL8vzlFp~QtXzCvWPMhLJBrVqtRnfQmNYvWlVD3gErKKr8RCgqsKGcQgQonYcRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The trustees approved a professional services agreement to take Chaco’s Park from conceptual design into construction documents and final bidding materials.

Town planning staff said the agreement with RE Land (Ari Land) covers schematic design through construction documents and is included in the current budget (about $200,000 for the phase). The work will enable the town to be shovel‑ready and pursue grant programs that require detailed plans.

Trustee Erica moved to approve the contract and Trustee Jess seconded. Multiple public speakers, including a resident who requested broad public engagement, spoke during a non‑hearing comment; the town’s planning staff and the project manager said the park process had included extensive public outreach and that the design team had developed multiple phasing options.

Trustees discussed the importance of phasing (to allow smaller early actions if full funding is not available) and asked staff to ensure the construction documents preserve opportunities for sequenceable work such as trees, lighting or hardscape improvements that could be completed in stages.

The motion to approve the contract carried by voice vote.

Ending: Staff will execute the phase‑2 contract, proceed with detailed design and return to trustees with construction documents, phasing options and grant‑ready materials.","The board approved a phase‑2 professional services contract with RE Land to move Chaco’s Park from conceptual design to construction documents; the contract fee is covered in the project budget and was approved by motion.",{"_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},6561266,"Trustees get detailed construction and finance update on Carbondale Aquatic Center; fundraising gap remains",3087,3508000,6595000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3292902-91afc7257c1bbff61b00d0fcbb67ff24&start=3508&end=6595","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3292902-91afc7257c1bbff61b00d0fcbb67ff24/thumbnail_3508000.jpg","/articles/6561266/Carbondale/Garfield-County/Colorado/Trustees-get-detailed-construction-and-finance-update-on-Carbondale-Aquatic-Center-fundraising-gap-remains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6561266-b9866841c44633bf82d4dc0e9770d1eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143728&Signature=fiINy-6LtWnvSBNv1dYaEUTrKy~gPDvi8aQpE-9~jxIn9SyWjVxQgrddjZu6R44-BaLt0h8LxLXUKXOD9vwMphirfUGNTNbC~6dO-2aoUpQLg51exhnQiQfNSy~ULxel4apKVPk9KMI1rJDD8S3IFQNw~BkGyaqk0otXqYYaDtoIUWtdpAOLrMYBPEJQ~RY9a5Aeu7hJ3F0c5shAakeDbfW3pUHWwuGY-YjTB9rb-vbEJR5KhlnXO70C2AIpNvzRv2SMIumoqT0rd6gVUiOi4n5s8gOU5bEDgtcip2u1BQaT4wJTzZIjdPHmZw4c6sceywXdiMrU~VnKhWcwKzPxLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town trustees received a multi-page construction and finance briefing on the Carbondale Aquatic Center project, where contractors have completed major earthwork and much of the in‑ground piping but the project budget has increased beyond early estimates.

An owner’s‑representative presentation summarized how the project reached its current budget. Staff described three phases of contracting — preconstruction services, a partial GMP (guaranteed maximum price) for heavy underground work, and a final GMP that captured pool house and other amenities. The presenter said the initial GMP and later approved change orders brought the direct construction budget above earlier estimates.

The presentation included the project’s direct construction cost, owner soft costs (design, permits, FF&E, technology) and contingencies. Trustees were shown that the contractor’s contingency in the GMP is roughly $300,000 and the town’s owner contingency is more than $500,000 — together about $800,000 in contingency funds. The owner’s representative noted most of the major unknowns tied to deep excavation are behind the team now because the pool was backfilled and piping installed.

Trustees discussed several change items under review, including additional underwater pool lights, site lighting and exterior cameras for safety and security; staff said pricing for those items will be available at the next meeting. Brian Freylich, the town’s health, wellness and aquatics coordinator, told trustees that extra pool and site lighting were requested to extend useful hours, improve lifeguard visibility and enable potential evening programming.

On fundraising and the project’s overall budget, staff said the town has met a $1.6 million fundraising milestone but still seeks a $2.5 million overall fundraising goal tied to add‑alternates and amenities. Staff reported two grant awards totaling about $848,000 and additional grant applications totaling about $260,000 are pending; the town has also realized higher‑than‑budgeted interest income on project funds. Executives said that without additional fundraising the town can still complete the core project but would draw more heavily on the recreation sales‑and‑use tax fund balance.

Trustees asked staff to provide clearer reconciliations at the next meeting. Trustee Jess urged that contingency numbers not be presented as “available cash,” noting industry practice is to assume contingencies will largely be spent; staff acknowledged contingency funds return to the town if unused per contract terms.

The trustees asked for a site tour of the pool under construction; staff said they will schedule a short (20–30 minute) walkthrough with construction staff and trustees at a time that minimizes impact on the crew.

Ending: Staff and the owner’s representative will return with updated pricing for lighting and security items, an updated contingency log and clearer reconciliation of fundraising dollars and fund‑balance effects.","The town’s owner’s representative presented a detailed construction update and budget reconciliation for the Carbondale Aquatic Center project. Trustees were told the pool is largely out of the ground, contingencies remain, and the town is about $866,000 short of a $2.5 million fundraising goal that staff hope to close this summer.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6561271,"Trustees approve purchase of skid loader using motor grader budget surplus",127,3358000,3485000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3292902-91afc7257c1bbff61b00d0fcbb67ff24&start=3358&end=3485","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3292902-91afc7257c1bbff61b00d0fcbb67ff24/thumbnail_3358000.jpg","/articles/6561271/Carbondale/Garfield-County/Colorado/Trustees-approve-purchase-of-skid-loader-using-motor-grader-budget-surplus","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6561271-9ec6de4bf51a2fecb43dee5271abace1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143728&Signature=TCv1iLKUu3TLKD5EzpSEsYE7oz3PpoflNIMvd6I2jmW6X3MZQ4QIYCAFablqs5KX3ieb~BcoATUVfkUuLwXR-O7VOD72i6IfILUo0k0fcln70mdTUzaBE3Idql3MSGVIjbwYWG~mieDAFvdMDpjAxYZiHzOYUlBybqgaLY-qdznCtDrv7-pqdDJeFH4YOwo91SkzUA7Nvt3uKYAdOzN8sEil-dpzVuFlkTTtSj7wuFi0f~PTklcQDBkR44FZPf6g6Djo6dj~kHOtrZdIzZe0Ojb5Qlp~rNN5qjp6jY1EI8h~11cLdNcYWJg1xxE7cZ-S7eqv5uraY~xN~QXokMXYwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carbondale Board of Trustees approved purchasing a skid loader for the town fleet after staff said a low bid for a separately budgeted motor grader left surplus funds available.

Town public works staff presented three quotes for the skid loader; the lowest quote did not meet specifications, so staff recommended awarding to the next-lowest bidder that met requirements. The purchase was not included in the 2025 budget but staff said the motor grader bid came in under the budgeted amount and left roughly $93,000 on that line, which could be applied to the new purchase.

Trustee Erica moved to approve buying the skid loader from Wagner Equipment; Trustee Jess seconded and the motion carried by voice vote.

Trustees said the purchase adds operational value across departments (streets, utilities, parks) and noted it was unusual and positive to have an unplanned budget surplus from another equipment procurement.

Ending: Staff will proceed with the equipment purchase and add the skid loader to the town fleet inventory.","Trustees approved purchase of a new skid loader for maintenance and parks use, funding the equipment from surplus generated when a separately bid motor grader came in under budget.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6561276,"Board approves consent agenda; appoints environmental board member, reappoints bike/ped commissioner",519,649000,1168000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3292902-91afc7257c1bbff61b00d0fcbb67ff24&start=649&end=1168","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3292902-91afc7257c1bbff61b00d0fcbb67ff24/thumbnail_649000.jpg","/articles/6561276/Carbondale/Garfield-County/Colorado/Board-approves-consent-agenda-appoints-environmental-board-member-reappoints-bikeped-commissioner","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6561276-9a8edcee43cd783626950817cc4fbe5c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143728&Signature=QYVvsWq1Ca2rwVOogtG0Jbrsnuup6-lH5F7o88y5Y6F71qf1ySCGFAqrgNx95MyOejHuVO6wkTvGEqKobldLwQnEhqMIdqzLl5J~MJzKsm6cfK4Cm2S92ruc8G9ZBNlxqFDSFoQydL5e1tZsW0LoL7lPNNRxZMGGj4cBvDSkcUz7MxZOY40gOh5xTGVsuSxbDFYgxJtdOqw-vaQmDiclUp0RT~gle0Nx8V9s~x0617o76YI05aB0oHBiTGTKWkHP5rEN6I-o6ba3dqjl-XUZRmW2tfwHNIY4IdqWibVYEO9VYDbqjd~h4vSoxy5vC6KU1utyhQQwerGj-HBpbOomcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carbondale Board of Trustees voted to approve most items on its consent agenda and took two personnel actions, appointing an environmental board applicant and reappointing a long‑serving member of the town's bike, pedestrian and trails commission.

Trustee Erica moved to approve the consent agenda and Trustee Jess seconded; the motion passed by voice vote. The consent agenda included minutes, liquor license items, accounts payable, and several project items including a change order for the Carbondale Aquatics facility and a contract for North Face Bike Park maintenance.

The trustees pulled two items for separate discussion: an Environmental Board application and a reappointment to the Bike, Ped & Trails Commission. Trustee Erica said the Environmental Board applicant, Doug Goldsmith, works for Mountain Waste — a local waste hauler that holds a town contract — and asked whether trustees had concerns about the appointment. She noted that the applicant could recuse himself if a conflict arose. Trustee Christina said the Environmental Board supported the appointment and had expressed enthusiasm for the applicant.

Trustee Erica moved and Trustee Christina seconded the appointment of Doug Goldsmith to the Environmental Board. The motion passed by voice vote.

The board also discussed the reappointment of Matt Warrick to the Bike, Ped & Trails Commission after staff noted Warrick’s application was incomplete and trustees had received feedback about his meeting conduct. Multiple trustees said Warrick has invested time on the commission and can be guided into more shared leadership; Trustee Chris moved to reappoint Warrick and Trustee Jess seconded. The reappointment passed by voice vote.

Trustees emphasized they want appointment and reappointment decisions to be deliberative: several said a person’s application should be complete and that trustees should raise any concerns before the board acts.

The board approved the remaining consent items by motion; the motion was moved by Trustee Erica, seconded by Trustee Jess, and carried unanimously.

Ending: Trustees instructed staff to follow up on the Environmental Board and Bike, Ped & Trails applications as needed and reaffirmed that appointee recusal is acceptable when conflicts arise.","The Carbondale Board of Trustees approved its consent agenda, appointed Doug Goldsmith to the Environmental Board and reappointed Matt Warrick to the Bike, Ped & Trails Commission after brief discussion and clarification about conflicts and application completeness.","actionData","errors"]

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