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Residents press council to adopt annexation plan; council asks attorney for guidance
Summary
A landowner described obstacles created by the absence of an annexation plan and asked the town to commission a plan; the council requested legal input and deferred a decision to allow staff and counsel to research the process.
A Boulder resident asked the Town Council on June 5 to begin work on a formal annexation plan after learning a building on her property lies partially on county land. Donna Owen described discussions with Garfield County staff and an available county‑assisted annexation planning service that can prepare a draft plan for small towns.
Why it matters: Without an annexation plan, the town lacks a standing policy to guide decisions when an annexation request is made. Owen said an annexation plan would give the town a clear process and options — for example, to pre-specify areas the town might annex, or to adopt a policy of not pursuing annexations — and that county staff and an experienced consultant (Roger Carter) can assist at low or no cost.
Council response: Council members thanked Owen for the explanation and asked the town attorney for a written opinion. Council member John Brandt said the matter could be handled offline because of the council’s current workload; Gladys Lafever asked for the town attorney’s input before further public discussion. No formal motion or vote was taken.
Next steps: Council asked staff to consult the town attorney about the legal implications and steps of preparing an annexation plan and to brief the council at a future meeting. Owen offered to share the materials and contacts she had collected with staff and the council.
Ending: The council did not commit to preparing an annexation plan but agreed to obtain legal guidance and to consider the issue later.
