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After executive session, Clear Creek County commissioners approve letter to Colorado Transportation Investment Office on I‑70 safety and regulatory concerns
Summary
Following an executive session for legal advice, the board voted to approve a draft letter to the Colorado Transportation Investment Office about I‑70 safety and regulatory matters, subject to edits the county attorney outlined in executive session.
The Board of County Commissioners moved into executive session to receive legal advice and to develop negotiating strategy concerning the county’s regulatory authority over peak‑period shoulder lanes and other I‑70 transportation issues, citing Colorado law.
"Pursuant to CRS 24 6 4 0 2 4 b and d for the Board of County Commissioners to confer with the county attorney for the purposes of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions pertaining to the county's ... regulatory authority over peak period shoulder lanes and other transportation infrastructure matters and determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations," County attorney Peter stated when describing the legal basis for the closed session.
After the executive session (during which no decisions were recorded), the board returned to open session and staff asked for a motion to approve the draft letter to the Colorado Transportation Investment Office (CTIO) subject to staff edits discussed in executive session. George moved to approve the letter "subject to the changes that were articulated by Peter," and Chair Keith seconded the motion. The board voted by voice and the motion passed.
Peter told the board staff would incorporate clarifications requested during the closed session, including removing specific dates and adjusting language to reflect safety concerns without disclosing tactical negotiation points. The board recorded no votes by name in the public transcript; the motion was approved by a voice vote and staff said the letter will be finalized and transmitted.
