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Hayden council approves first reading of water-restrictions ordinance, adopts VIN inspection fees and accepts year-end financials
Summary
At its May 21 meeting, the Hayden Town Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 747 to authorize enforceable water restrictions and fines, adopted Resolution 2026-05 to collect VIN inspection fees under C.R.S. § 42-5-204(2), tabled a proposed fee schedule, and accepted unaudited 2025 financial statements.
Hayden Town Council on May 21 approved the first reading of Ordinance 747, a measure intended to strengthen the town's water conservation rules by authorizing enforceable warnings and fines and enabling Stage 2 restrictions during shortages. Town Manager Mathew Mendisco told council the measure is no longer classified as an emergency ordinance and therefore requires two readings before final adoption. Mayor Pro Tem Gann asked how the ordinance would affect private wells; Mendisco said wells are independently licensed and that governmental facilities such as the airport and town operations are exempt though staff generally follow the restrictions.
The ordinance's first reading passed on a unanimous roll-call vote. Mayor Pro Tem Gann moved to approve and Councilmember Haight seconded; all five members present voted yes. The council set a public hearing and a second reading to complete the adoption process as required for non-emergency ordinances.
Also during the meeting the council adopted Resolution 2026-05, authorizing the collection of VIN inspection fees and directing those fees be deposited into the town's general fund pursuant to C.R.S. § 42-5-204(2). Chief Scott Scurlock was available to answer questions before the resolution passed unanimously.
Councilmembers voted to table Resolution 2026-06, a proposed comprehensive fee schedule, after debate about how to calculate park-maintenance costs associated with events. Mayor Pro Tem Gann requested additional cost information so staff can set an appropriate rental fee; council did not adopt the fee schedule at this meeting.
Finance Director Andrea Salazar presented a high-level review of the town's unaudited financial statements dated Dec. 31, 2025. After questions from council, the body voted unanimously to accept the unaudited draft financials.
The council took all procedural votes by roll call; motions noted in the minutes passed unanimously by the members present. The town will return to the ordinance for a second reading and final adoption at the scheduled public hearing.
