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Town legal counsel explained that state and federal financing typically require a separate independent bond opinion in addition to general counsel. The engagement letter presented to council covers election-stage assistance (including drafting proposed ballot language and TABOR-related notices), and continues through closing and issuance of documents for the proposed certificate of participation. The firm’s fee was described during the meeting as a flat $100,000; if the town proceeds only to the election stage and does not advance to financing, the firm’s work for election-related tasks would be limited to $7,500.

Staff highlighted timing constraints: the town must notify the county by July if it plans to participate in a November election and must certify ballot questions by September. Counsel said Butler Snow has already provided early advice on draft ballot language and TABOR-related matters. Council members said they wanted the town to use outside expertise to ensure the process meets legal requirements and to limit the town’s exposure if voters do not approve a financing measure.

The resolution carried unanimously. Voting members recorded in the meeting were Mayor Robert Oxmacher; Mayor Pro Tem Luke Wagner; Council members Jeremy Holt, Bill Jenkins and Lisa Lake.

Staff said closing costs for the financing, if it proceeds, would be paid from the financing itself and that additional service costs will appear at closing. The engagement authorizes Butler Snow to assist with election preparation, drafting financing documents and delivering the required independent opinion on taxability and procedural compliance.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Timnath Town Council Meeting 5/27/25","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a not-to-exceed $100,000 engagement with Butler Snow LLP to provide bond counsel and election-related legal services for a proposed financing (certificate of participation) tied to a potential recreation center; if financing does not proceed, election-related work is capped at $7,500.","taxTitle","Timnath, Larimer County, Colorado","taxId",54115,"location","Colorado","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6531516,"Timnath approves Main Street railroad crossing upgrade; project to add gates, sidewalks and quiet-zone work",453,2759000,3212000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3527775-5d1eecffec1c268e808be444b02297f4&start=2759&end=3212","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3527775-5d1eecffec1c268e808be444b02297f4/thumbnail_2759000.jpg","/articles/6531516/Colorado/Timnath-approves-Main-Street-railroad-crossing-upgrade-project-to-add-gates-sidewalks-and-quiet-zone-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6531516-9157f2c895eeb62e15ab3152890f0713/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168145&Signature=JvC3VIDgnkvOq8Z9yRo5CpsQ-tczQXKFYRcAAcO9GBkDME0iIqr43QoRv8xqFO6EHGhb3Vx3VlyFvjvRU7Nmcirc6EHfTis1mXPB0zTJklfwaFH7An5FRFmXezB-DgVfeaR9pLYkzU2fXVQrTpd91VPZ-vw-l~n1wpdun08VvDpFIg-5RxL19MzDKoF2opO3IutOsx99rvy668ZlQLng0rywrMETDWUu8yjhk1uTFE5zYUW1cgt0KtFe4SnOkweBaNdJM57Hn4ZuH-Rpt5m6Jq~tFNtprwVBp87uf8POLblKHr~mRiLI~aa9m00YAT3DEKP7zrnlVYVFr549m7R5vg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Timnath Town Council voted unanimously on May 27 to approve a contract with GLH Construction LLC for upgrades at the Main Street railroad crossing, including installation of curb and gutter, sidewalks and work required to pursue a railroad quiet zone.

Project presenter Miss Koivu Mimi told council the scope pairs a Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) safety grant—originally for entry gates—with town-funded work to install exit gates, curb-and-gutter and sidewalks to meet quiet-zone requirements. “Following that, the panels will be placed, which should… be finished up by June 12,” the presenter said, noting weather-dependent schedules.

The crossing project was budgeted in the town’s 2024 capital improvement program at $380,000; staff reported encumbrances to date of about $167,000, including earlier agreements and design work. The low bid from GLH Construction was about $82,000; with a 10% contingency the contract award totals roughly $90,000, staff said. Council members noted the project appears likely to finish well under the CIP budgeted amount.

Town staff described the primary goals as improved safety for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists and enhanced multimodal connectivity along Main Street. The project team also said the railroad company’s accelerated schedule led staff to compress the town’s work timeline to match the railroad’s construction window.

Council discussion was supportive; members praised the under-budget projection and the project’s alignment with the town’s transportation master plan. The resolution to approve the contract (Resolution 40, Series 2025) passed unanimously. Voting members recorded in the meeting were Mayor Robert Oxmacher; Mayor Pro Tem Luke Wagner; Council members Jeremy Holt, Bill Jenkins and Lisa Lake.

Staff estimated that, if right-of-entry agreements and weather permit, contractor construction would begin in June and take roughly two weeks once the panels and gates are in place. The resolution directs staff to finalize contract execution and to coordinate timing with the railroad and CDOT as required.","The Town Council unanimously approved Resolution 40, Series 2025, awarding a roughly $90,000 contract (including contingency) to GLH Construction LLC to complete curb, gutter and sidewalk work at the Main Street railroad crossing; parts of the project are funded by CDOT.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6531521,"Timnath council adopts parks, recreation, open-space and trails master plan after year-long outreach",937,1842000,2779000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3527775-5d1eecffec1c268e808be444b02297f4&start=1842&end=2779","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3527775-5d1eecffec1c268e808be444b02297f4/thumbnail_1842000.jpg","/articles/6531521/Colorado/Timnath-council-adopts-parks-recreation-open-space-and-trails-master-plan-after-year-long-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6531521-a10393ba3b8314f012301bbe39ab1a44/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168145&Signature=TBeUx-NChCTNtTDneGJQ-u0MqMCwXue16JaKzT-0I43vrdtMxEsnfTulGqCVpECX9LlKaV8VISelahXxTJIKmHZHll4NrbHKBb4BqRmOxZcx5rr7Y80Z5e3xbWHHr76Pb1C6B57FCGKwV0rVqBN2zJxN2lh1769i~hzmCAsKVXNMDbQhcmW98d~SV-g6wKHs0g9fiO8lpaZlAHpIi88vdRu6BJLk-GIUsIC816qdG79rkAB8b1fnUYFuX1FeWkBhYGNTPoZSKYoPs1A-X1VooZuG71VBmZJtn0Ron8tmCRd~Jc0PQRrlkPEkIwp7hEJ6pfkBCJlWyNGj01JzqfY4yw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Timnath Town Council unanimously adopted Resolution 39, Series 2025, on May 27, approving a new Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROS) master plan that town staff said is the product of more than a year of public outreach.

Parks and Recreation Director Ryan Kessel told council the planning process began in December 2023, that Barry Dunn LLC was selected after a competitive bid, and that the scope later was expanded to include a recreation-center feasibility study after early public input showed strong interest. “We received over 500 responses, 515 to be exact,” Kessel said as he summarized the engagement results.

The plan, Kessel said, included multiple pop-up events, a farmer’s market booth, four focus groups, over 258 returned comment cards and an on-line interactive map and budget-prioritization tool. Key findings identified in the plan include strong community interest in a recreation center, demand for hiking, biking and walking trails, north-south connectivity throughout town, heavy use of the community park relative to national averages and support for high-quality parks, pools and outdoor programs.

Council members praised the outreach and the level of detail in the final document. “It’s an impressive document,” one council member said during the discussion, echoing other remarks noting the time invested by the PROS committee and consultant. Council members cited the plan as a guide for future capital budgeting, master planning of specific town-owned parcels and programming decisions.

The adopted plan enumerates five strategic initiatives: build a foundation of success; grow services to meet community needs; align infrastructure with the growing community; advance partnerships; and steward natural resources. Staff said the plan will establish baseline data for future comparisons and that follow-up engagement will occur during any project design phases (for example, for Timnath Ranch/other town-owned properties and phase 2 work at Wild Wing Park).

The council vote carried unanimously. Council members and the mayor voted in favor: Mayor Robert Oxmacher; Mayor Pro Tem Luke Wagner; Council members Jeremy Holt, Bill Jenkins and Lisa Lake.

Kessel and other staff noted next steps include using the plan to help prioritize capital improvements and to develop design-level outreach for high-priority sites and facilities. The resolution directs staff to make the PROS master plan the town’s policy framework for parks, recreation, open-space and trail investments going forward.","The Timnath Town Council unanimously adopted Resolution 39, Series 2025, approving the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROS) master plan after a year-long public engagement process that included 515 survey responses and a rec-center feasibility study.","actionData","errors"]

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