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Norwood board cancels uncontested election, approves KLJ land‑use contract and discusses EV charging rates
Summary
Trustees canceled the April municipal election by acclamation under cited Colorado statute, approved bundled motions to contract with KLJ for a land‑use code update (discussed lump‑sum ~ $167,000), and discussed proposed EV charging rates (15¢ off‑peak; 30¢ on‑peak) with layover fees to be drafted for a future meeting.
The Norwood Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a resolution canceling the April 6, 2026 municipal election after the town clerk reported no contested filings and cited the applicable Colorado statute. The board directed the clerk to post required notice and to certify candidates elected by acclamation.
On separate motions, trustees voted to approve staff recommendations to contract with KLJ for the town’s land‑use code update and related scope of work. Staff described legal review and recommended a lump‑sum contract; trustees referenced a $167,000 lump‑sum figure for the acceleration of certain code sections and grant‑supported deliverables. The board moved to bundle items 4–6 into a single motion to accept the KLJ scope and schedule and the motion carried.
Staff also opened a discussion about the town’s recently awarded EV charger at the Pocket Park. EcoAction Partners recommended a rate schedule of 15¢ per kWh off‑peak and 30¢ per kWh on‑peak for the single charger the town will install. Trustees discussed signage, a potential layover fee to deter overstaying after charging, and whether enforcement would be handled through ordinance or administrative parking rules. The board deferred formal adoption and asked staff to return with a proposed layover fee and ordinance language before final adoption.
The election cancellation draws on CRS language cited in the meeting materials; staff said they will provide official notices to the San Miguel County Clerk and Recorder. The KLJ contract will let staff begin land‑use code drafting and grant support tasks; trustees asked staff to coordinate the scope with master‑plan priorities and grant funding opportunities.
Next steps: clerk to post election cancellation and certification notices; staff to circulate KLJ contract documents and to return with final contract for signature; staff to propose EV layover fee and implementation language at a future meeting.
