Boulder County authorizes City of Boulder to restrict Flagstaff Road access on and around July 4 for safety

The Boulder County Board of County Commissioners on June 12 authorized the City of Boulder to restrict public access to Flagstaff Road on and around the July 4 holiday, delegating discretion to city managers to implement a staffed checkpoint and manage the closure.

Melanie Lewis of the County Attorney’s Office told the board the authority rests with the commissioners under state law. "Under Title 30 of the Colorado Revised Statute, section Article 11 and Sections 101 and 107, the county commissioners have the authority to adopt orders regarding control of public property and to adopt resolutions for the benefit of the public health and safety regarding county property," she said. The proposed resolution would let the City of Boulder decide in future years whether to close or restrict Flagstaff Road and to implement any closure using city…