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Lake County moves on water lease with Climax; MOU for school yurt tabled to June 2
Summary
At its May 19 meeting the Lake County board considered an augmentation water lease agreement with Climax Molybdenum Company for the 2026 water year, tabled an MOU with Cloud City Conservation Center regarding a yurt on school property, held an executive session on water-rights negotiations with Aurora, and approved the consent agenda.
At its May 19, 2026 meeting the Lake County Board of County Commissioners took several administrative and land-use actions.
Water lease: Water & Natural Resources Director Bryce Ehrlich presented an Augmentation Water Lease Agreement between Lake County and Climax Molybdenum Company for the 2026 water year. Commissioner Elsa Tharp moved to approve the Augmentation Water Lease Agreement; the transcript records the motion but does not record a second or the board vote in the provided segments.
Yurt MOU tabled: County Manager Candace Bryans presented a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Cloud City Conservation Center (C4) to construct and maintain the county’s yurt on Lake County School District property to expand outdoor education and community programming. After discussion Commissioner Andy Lee moved to table the MOU until June 2; Commissioner Elsa Tharp seconded and all voted in favor.
Executive session and staff updates: The board convened an executive session at 1:34 p.m. for legal advice and negotiation strategy regarding an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Aurora about water rights; the transcript notes no formal action took place in executive session. County Attorney Matt Hobbs provided updates on IGAs, land-use cases, and software. County Manager Candace Bryans reported that Dan Campbell is the new OEM Manager and provided updates on grants, E911 needs, and the county audit.
Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda, which included ratification of a professional payment rate agreement with Peak Health Alliance for immunizations, a letter of support from Lake County Public Health for Full Circle’s grant application, payroll and accounts payable approvals, and approval of special meeting minutes from March 4, 2026.
