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Boulder moves annual fire restriction start date earlier to April 15
Summary
The council unanimously approved RES-2026-P on April 7, changing Chapter 130.01 to move the town's annual fire restriction start date earlier in the season (from June 1 to April 15). The resolution incorporated fire department input and aims to align town restrictions with local fire risk concerns.
The Boulder Town Council voted unanimously April 7 to adopt Resolution RES-2026-P, which modifies Chapter 130.01 of the town code to move the start date for annual fire restrictions from June 1 to April 15.
Town Clerk Elizabeth Julian drafted the resolution with input from fire contacts Pete Benson and Katie Coleman and incorporated underlying code language. Council Member John Veranth acknowledged the clerk's research and the collaborative work with fire department contacts that informed the proposal.
Why it matters: moving the start date earlier is intended to give local authorities more timely regulatory tools during a longer fire season. The council discussed aligning the town's language with the state's Stage 1 fire restriction terminology.
What officials said: Council Member Josh Ellis moved to accept the resolution and Council Member Tina Karlsson seconded; the motion passed by voice vote with all members in favor. The mayor and council also discussed whether authority to approve managed fires should rest with the fire department rather than a full council vote.
Next steps: With the resolution approved, staff will coordinate implementation and public notice. Council members flagged related ordinance amendments as a future work-session item if they choose to make permanent code changes rather than annual resolutions.
Provenance: The resolution was considered during the Legislative Action Items section of the meeting.
