By Kevin Stearns in Windsor — Aug 14, 2025

Windsor Town Board Regular Meeting 8/11/25

by Shannon Murphy

Highlights

Mayor Cline proclaimed the residents of Windsor to celebrate Women’s Equality Day on August 26.
The Board unanimously approved amending the Police Public Safety Fund to allow excess funds originally set aside for drug remediation to support police training and equipment.
Following the Regular Meeting, the Board moved to an Executive Session to discuss potential eminent domain proceedings related to property acquisition near Crossroads and Colorado Boulevards.

Mayor Cline encouraged residents to commemorate “Women’s Equality Day” on August 26. On this date across the nation people celebrate the importance of women’s suffrage which became law in 1920. The celebration is also about continued efforts to secure and expand equal rights today.

Mayor Cline administers the oath of office to Police Sergeant Cole Salinas

Police Sergeant Cole Salinas, Police Officer Brooks Oppie, and Community Service Officer/Red Light Camera Technician Serena Case took the Oath of Office and were presented with badges by their families. The Board recessed for 15 minutes to celebrate.

Board Liaison Reports

Larimer County Behavioral Health Policy Council: Mayor Pro Tem Steinbach shared that the Impact Fund Program Grants process was streamlined. Funding increased to $3 million, with 15 programs renewed for the first time. Forty-two awards were issued, ranging from $25,000 to $100,000. Recommendations will be voted on August 19, followed by notifications. Also, the Longview Behavioral Health Campus will open an adolescent unit (5–8 beds) in October. The grand opening for the adolescent unit is slated for Sept. 15.
Chamber of Commerce: Town Board Member Jones reported the Chamber is reviewing resumes for its next Executive Director, with interviews starting next week.
Clearview Library Board: Town Board Member Peltz shared that 2,692 people registered for the Summer Adventure Program. The library’s strategic plan is underway, the website has been updated, and partnerships with community organizations are being strengthened. The 2024 audit is in progress and two trustee positions will open in early 2026.
Windsor Arts Commission: Town Board Member Symsack said the Arts Commission received 16 sculpture proposals. The commission selected Paul Brandt Lippart to create a piece repurposing old farm equipment. The Sculpture on Loan program -- a new public art initiative placing sculpture around scenic Windsor Lake for a 12-month loan -- is underway.
North Front Range MPO: Mayor Cline shared that the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold a regional air quality workshop to gather stakeholder input on their air pollution control strategy. The workshop is 9:30am - 3:30pm on August 18 at the Fort Collins Senior Center. Mayor Cline also said MPO members plan to draft a letter to Colorado air quality officials urging consideration of economic impacts when developing programs for improved air quality. According to Cline’s report, Colorado’s budget deficit is projected to increase from $1.1 billion to $2 billion for the 2026 budget season, which may result in transportation funding cuts. Finally, Highway 392 ranked 2nd on the 10-year project priority list.

Board Action

Kimberly Lambrecht, Long Range Planner, presented the Second Reading of Ordinance 2025-1723. No changes were made since first reading. The Board unanimously approved repealing the Town of Windsor’s Downtown Corridor Plan. This paves the way for a recently adopted new plan.

Windsor Planner Marc Price and Abdul Barzak of Ripley Design presented Resolution No. 2025-39 – Greenspire Subdivision 7th Filing (Final Major Subdivision). They shared subdivision details, including a plan to condense from 68 lots to 52, based on feedback from current and future residents. They also provided project history. The Board unanimously approved the resolution approving a Final Major Subdivision, Greenspire Subdivision 7th Filing.

Police Commander Aaron Lopez presented the first reading of Ordinance 2025-1724. The ordinance establishes a minimum funding level (instead of a cap) for drug remediation, removes the cap on the fund, and allows excess funds to support police training and equipment. The Board unanimously approved the first reading of the Ordinance Amending Certain Portions of the Windsor Municipal Code Article IV, Chapter 1, Concerning the Application of Surcharges to a Police Public Safety Fund.

Communications

Town Manager Shane Hale reminded the public of the upcoming joint work session between Windsor, Severance, the Library District, and the School District. He noted the first day of school is Thursday and urged safe driving. Town Board Members announced that the 7th Street Bridge has reopened, Missy Kay’s Sweet Shoppe opened downtown, and Esh’s Grocery Market opened on the east side of town.

The Board adjourned to an Executive Session to discuss the need to exercise eminent domain for the purchase or acquisition of real property near Crossroads Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard.

Next Meeting

Monday, August 25 at 7 p.m. -- Town Hall Chambers (3rd floor), 301 Walnut St., Windsor, CO 80550 or live on WindsorTV.

Questions to Consider

Can the town balance residents’ desire for larger lots with the need for more housing?
Will the changes to the Police Public Safety Fund improve the department’s ability to address public safety and training needs?
Will Windsor’s effort to show the impacts of air quality on its economy be followed by other communities in the North Front Range MPO?

Board Members

Present: Ron Steinbach (District 1 / Mayor Pro Tem), Brian Jones (District 2), Lainie Peltz (District 3), Mayor Julie Cline, Ken Symsack (District 4), Rick Klimek (District 5), Jason Hallett (District 6)

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