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Votes at a glance: San Juan County commissioners approve trail grant resolution, enterprise-zone support, special events permit and housing covenant
Summary
At the meeting commissioners approved minutes, a county resolution supporting a GoCO community impact grant for the Bakerspark Trail System, a letter supporting a Southwest Enterprise Zone designation, a special events permit for the Silverton Powerhouse Collective and affordability covenants for 735 Marker Rose.
The Board of County Commissioners recorded several formal actions during the meeting.
Minutes
- Motion: Approve minutes for Feb. 12, 2025. - Mover: (recorded in transcript) Commissioner who spoke as the mover. - Second: (recorded in transcript) called by another commissioner. - Outcome: Approved (voice vote: “Aye”).
Bakerspark Trail System — GoCO Community Impact grant support
- Motion: Approve Resolution 2025-02 — “Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of San Juan County, Colorado, supporting the application for a community impact program grant from the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado (GoCO) Trust Fund, and the completion of phase 2 of the Bakerspark Trail System.” - Mover: Commissioner who read the motion (as recorded). - Second: Commissioner (as recorded). - Outcome: Approved (voice vote: “Aye”). - Notes: County will be the lead applicant with the Town of Silverton as a joint applicant. The GoCO grant request is for $750,000 toward an estimated $1.5 million cost to build 10.7 miles of additional multiuse trail across three years; the town’s resolution is already in place and the county signed its packet.
Southwest Enterprise Zone — letter of support
- Motion: Send a letter to the Colorado Economic Development Commission supporting the Southwest Enterprise Zone designation administered by Region 9. - Mover: Commissioner (as recorded). - Second: Commissioner Austin. - Outcome: Approved (voice vote: “Aye”). - Notes: Region 9 administers the designation for the area; approval authorizes a county letter of support.
Silverton Powerhouse Collective — special events permit
- Motion: Approve application for a special events permit for the Silverton Powerhouse Collective (special-use permit application reviewed by staff). - Mover and second: Recorded in transcript. - Outcome: Approved (voice vote: “Aye”).
Silverton Housing Authority affordability covenants (735 Marker Rose)
- Motion: Approve the Silverton Housing Authority affordability covenants for 735 Marker Rose (deed restriction to preserve the unit as affordable, enforcement rights for the housing authority and an option to purchase in case of foreclosure). - Mover: Commissioner (as recorded). - Second: Commissioner Austin. - Outcome: Approved (voice vote: “Aye”).
Ending
Minutes and motions were recorded in the public transcript and commissioners instructed staff to complete application paperwork, signatures and follow-up steps for the items approved.
