Windsor Town Board Regular Meeting 1/13/25

Highlights

• Mayor Cline proclaimed January as Acts of Connection Month, emphasizing the importance of social connection in Windsor.
• Through a quarter-percent tax implemented in 2018, Larimer County's behavioral health initiatives have generated over $14 million in local community grants and served 6,000 people at the Longview Campus.
• The Board unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2024-1713, imposing a temporary moratorium on natural medicine facilities that supervise psychedelic mushroom use.
• The Kodak Open Space Master Plan at 257 & Poudre Trail Drive was unanimously approved by the Board.
• Windsor Recreation Center reported 37,000 more users in 2024 compared to 2023.

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Call to Order

Mayor Cline proclaimed January the Acts of Connection Month, underscoring the importance of social connection and commitment to fostering a culture of connection in Windsor.

The Board members presented their Liaison Reports:

• Mayor Pro Tem Steinbach - Larimer County Behavioral Health Policy Council: According to Steinbach, the quarter-percent tax, equal to 25 cents on every $100 spent, which passed in 2018, has generated more than $14 million in local community grants and allowed for the opening of the Longview Campus, which has served 6,000 people.
• Town Board Member Jones - Historic Preservation Commission discussed the possibility of giving Kern Reservoir a historical designation.
• Town Board Member Peltz - Great Western Trail Authority: The Foundation arm is purchasing benches for along the trail, the first of which will honor Dr. Tom Jones, who was instrumental in starting the Trail Authority.
• Town Board Member Symsack – Windsor Arts Commission discussed timelines for installation of the topo map signage on the Rec Center.
• Town Board Member Klimek - The Water and Sewer Board elected new officers who will attend Water 101 presentations as part of onboarding.
• Town Board Member Hallett - Windsor Downtown Alliance is preparing to attend the Main Street Conference in Philadelphia for education, networking, and information sharing related to addressing community issues.
• Mayor Cline - Poudre River Trail Corridor Authority put together the 2025 calendar of events that includes monthly full moon bike rides and Bike-to-Work Day on February 14th. The I-25 Coalition discussed replacing the existing Highway 287 bridge over the Big Thompson River just south of Old Fairgrounds Drive with a new bridge that spans 240-feet. The North Front Range MPO discussed options for having regional safety performance measures for traffic fatalities to complement state measures, and shared that the Front Range Passenger Rail will be a ballot measure in 2026.

Board Action

Dan Money, Town Attorney, stated that the Windsor Housing Authority would like to increase the number of commissioners from five to seven and shorten the term of service from five to year years. The Board unanimously passed Ordinance No. 2024-1712 - An Ordinance Amending Section 2-10-20 of the Windsor Municipal Code to Update the Number of Commissioners for the Windsor Housing Authority and the Duration Served for each Commissioner.

Money recommended the Board support a temporary bar on the establishment of natural medicine facilities that supervise psychedelic mushroom use. The Board unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2024-1713 - An Ordinance Imposing A Temporary Moratorium On The Submission, Acceptance, Processing, And Approval Of Applications For The Establishment Of A Business That Cultivates, Processes, Or Dispenses Natural Medicine And The Establishment Of Any Business, Occupation, Or Operation For Healing Centers.

Karen Frawley, Town Clerk, recommended the Board support a resolution to appoint election judges from each county. The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025-04 - A Resolution of the Town Board of Windsor, Colorado Authorizing the Town Clerk to Appoint Election Judges for the Special Election to be Held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Wade Willis, Open Space and Trails Manager, presented on the Kodak Open Space Master Plan at 257 & Poudre Trail Drive, which was informed by community feedback. The Board unanimously approved Resolution 2025-05 - A Resolution Approving and Adopting the Kodak Open Space MasterPlan for the Town of Windsor.

Communications

• Dean Moyer, Finance Director, shared that Windsor is on schedule for 2024 property tax collections and the 2024 third quarter sales tax dip appears to have rebounded in the fourth quarter of the year.
• A representative for the Windsor Recreation Center stated that 2024 saw 37,000 more Rec Center users than 2023.
• Mayor Cline shared that the Windsor High School Cheerleading Team won the 4A State Championships.

Executive Session

The meeting adjourned at 8:00pm and the Board immediately moved to an Executive Session for a conference with Dan Money, Town Attorney, for the Town Board to receive legal advice and confer on a pending litigation matter.

Next Meeting: Monday, Jan 27 at 7 pm -- Town Hall Chambers (3rd floor), 301 Walnut St., Windsor, CO 80550 or live on WindsorTV

Questions to Consider

• How might the temporary moratorium on natural medicine facilities impact potential businesses and healthcare options in Windsor?
• How might the success of Larimer County's behavioral health initiatives and funding model inform Windsor's approach to community health services?
• What community benefits could the Kodak Open Space Master Plan bring to Windsor once implemented?

Documenter: Shannon Murphy

Links

• Agenda & Agenda Packet
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• Town Board Website: The Town Board serves as the community’s legislative body, having responsibility for enacting town ordinances, appropriating funds to conduct town business, appointing members to boards and commissions, and providing direction to town staff.

Board Members

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

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