Frederick trustees approve community grant, authorize intersection grant applications and schedule three executive sessions

The Town of Frederick Board of Trustees approved several routine and action items at its March 11, 2025 meeting, including a $2,500 community grant, authorization to apply for transportation grants on a joint Frederick–Firestone intersection project, and motions to enter three separate executive sessions.

Special presentation and race grant: Monica Vickers, director of the Carbon Valley Half Marathon, and cofounder Mike Sindelar explained that the event (May 10, Mother’s Day weekend) has raised funds for Children’s Hospital research over 13 years, noting last year’s donation of $20,000 and a cumulative contribution of about $200,000. The board voted to grant $2,500 to the event; the motion passed 4–0.

Intersection grants: Staff presented two grant opportunities to help close a roughly $4.5M–$5M funding gap on the Colorado Boulevard and Bella Rosa intersection project, a joint effort with the Town of Firestone. The first is a Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) grant for about $100,000 (typical local match $20,000–$50,000). The second is a Nonattainment Air Pollution Mitigation Enterprise grant, which can provide up to $4,000,000 with a 20% local match. The board authorized staff to submit the applications and will report awards in future quarterly updates; a motion to approve the application resolution was passed 4–0.

Executive sessions: The board approved three separate motions to convene executive sessions: (1) a session for legal advice on oil and gas litigation under CRS section 24 6 4 0 2 4 b (motion recorded as passing with three in favor and one abstention because of a stated recusal), (2) a session to develop negotiating strategy regarding Windham Hill commercial under CRS section 24 6 4 0 2 4 e 1 (motion passed 4–0), and (3) a session for a personnel matter (Town Attorney review) under CRS section 246,400 (motion passed 4–0). The board recessed for 10 minutes to begin executive business.

Other business: Staff reported administrative updates including a tentative May 6 schedule shift for future meetings, new CORA request reporting added to the admin packet, and ongoing work on a ZIP code change with Representative Bobart’s office. Trustees also shared regional meeting updates on Highway 52 and transportation partnerships.

Votes at a glance: The meeting recorded the following board votes — Carbon Valley Half Marathon grant: approved 4–0; Consent agenda: approved 4–0; Resolution 25R23 (CMGC contract with FCI Constructors): approved 4–0; Resolution to submit intersection grant applications (cited in motion as 25R24): approved 4–0. The board then recessed to enter the approved executive sessions.