Granby Board of Trustees approves conditional-use permit for animal shelter
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on May 5 for the new animal shelter
On March 25, the Granby Board of Trustees unanimously approved a conditional-use permit for Grand County Pet Pals.
The issue was continued from the last board meeting due to trustees requesting more information regarding a waterline underneath the planned animal shelter that could potentially cause problems down the line.
Town staff brought back some more information regarding the waterline and some potential options available to the board. Granby Public Works Director Doug Bellatty accepted questions from trustees during the meeting.
Bellatty explained some scenarios if the water line were to break and how the public works team could approach fixing the pipe. He also shared that he is not particularly concerned about this specific section of pipe.
“Bottom line is, if I was concerned, I would tell you right now,” Bellatty said. … “I’m telling you I’m not, OK? You don’t have to take my word for it. I can’t predict the future, but I have other sections of pipe I’m probably more concerned about than that one.”
Additionally, some other slight alternations were made to the shelter design, including the removal of overhang structures that went over a nearby easement.
The conditional-use permit will allow Grand County Pet Pals to build an animal shelter in an industrial district zoned area.
Grand County Pet Pals will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the animal shelter at noon May 5 at 505 Park Lane in Granby.
Community members can support the new animal shelter by donating at GCPetPals.org/partner or by mailing a check to P.O. Box 1972, Granby, CO 80446. To learn more about the nonprofit, visit GCPetPals.org.
- Trustee Rebecca Quesada was absent.
- Trustees unanimously voted to approve the appointment of Adam Cwiklin to the Colorado River Basin Roundtable as a member. Members of the roundtable typically serve staggered terms of three years to maintain continuity and institutional knowledge within the group.
- Trustees approved the final subdivision plat and final development plan for the re-subdivision of Nuche Village subdivision filing No. 1. Changes were made to the final master plan plat that was previously approved by the board. The ordinance was passed, 5-1, with trustee Seth Stern abstaining from the vote.
- The board of trustees approved moving forward on a contract with Caraveo Construction for work on the Polhamus Park parking lot. Trustees approved the costs in the amount of $209,000.
- Norris Designs was previously approved by the board to lead efforts on the planning of trails, parks master planning and a recreation feasibility study. Town Manager Ted Cherry explained that this planning process is going to be “very intense” and will take about a year to complete. Cherry explained that because he is occupied with other projects and because Granby Recreation Director Julie Martin is leaving the department, there were some concerns about finishing the project in a timely manner. He suggested bringing in Mary Ann Degginger to assist with the project. Degginger was previously a programming director at YMCA and has a wide breadth of recreational experience. She is expected to work around 160 hours over the course of the project for a rate of $65 per hour — to be paid out from the entire budgeted amount of the project. The board approved hiring Degginger to assist with the project in a 5-1 vote with Stern voting “no.”
- The board approved a janitorial service agreement with Chase Escapes for up to $35,100.
- A contract effective until 2027 was unanimously approved with Vector for mosquito control for the summer months in the amount of $71,550 for 2025. Spraying is done throughout the town, including Grand Elk, River Run and Granby Ranch.
- The town of Granby plans to sell surplus equipment through an auction, raising anywhere from an estimated $150,000 to $200,000. No action was taken on the item, since this was only a discussion item.
- A financial update for 2024 and the first quarter of 2025 was given to the board by Granby Finance Director Derek Assmann. The presentation is available online.
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