During a Sept. 2 meeting, the Winter Park Town Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, ranging from salary adjustments for future elected officials to funding applications for conservation projects. The council also heard updates on future management from Keith Riesberg at his last meeting as town manager.

Following a second reading and public hearing, the council approved Ordinance 638, which amends the town code to increase salaries and benefits for future elected officials.

Council members also adopted Resolution 2265, which sets one ballot question and one ballot issue for the Nov. 4 special election. The measures will not create any new taxes; rather, the resolution applies changes to the tax code in order to make it clear that the town has not enacted nor collected a use tax and to decide whether the town should “de-Bruce,” allowing it to keep and spend all tax revenue collected under state law.

Several resolutions addressed infrastructure and community improvements. The council approved an audio-visual upgrade for town conference rooms, a construction contract with New West Paving and a $250,000 grant application to Grand County’s Open Lands, Rivers and Trails fund for projects such as wetland protection and boardwalk maintenance.

Additional measures ratified legal counsel for water issues and transit planning, including an agreement with Alterra Mountain Company to reimburse costs associated with regional transit work. The council also authorized disbursing fees-in-lieu to the East Grand School District for future capital projects.

In his report, Riesberg provided updates on the Vasquez Road railroad crossing and discussions with CDOT. He also noted that the towns of Winter Park and Fraser are exploring designation as a Continental Divide Trail gateway community. Riesberg, who has served for seven years, will step down as town manager. Sara Ott will serve as interim town manager while the town continues to search for a permanent replacement.