Supervisors approve graveling, grading for Tamarack Road after resident request

Jefferson County supervisors voted to approve grading and graveling work on Tamarack Road on May 27, following a resident petition and staff recommendations. The motion, made by Speaker S2 and seconded, passed by voice vote.

The board discussed access for emergency vehicles and engineering details before approving the work. A resident who spoke at the meeting, identified in the transcript as S9, said adjoining landowners had signed the required forms and that the family intends to establish a residence on the upgraded road. S1 and county road staff noted that the county will perform grading and road work in-house while the landowner is responsible for installing any required culverts and purchasing initial rock for driveway entrances.

The board also agreed to add addressing and signage to the county system so dispatch can locate the property. S1 said staff would hold off on installing address signs until ditching and other work are complete to avoid rework. S7 confirmed the county would coordinate ditching and grading so that emergency vehicles have reliable access.

The decision follows routine engineering review and a standard public-comment process. The board directed staff to collect parcel and contact information from the resident and proceed with implementation once details are verified.

The motion was recorded as approved by voice vote; no formal roll-call tally was included in the transcript. Next steps include staff scheduling, verification of parcel numbers and owner contact details, and coordination with dispatch for addressing.