TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
MINUTES OF JANUARY 15, 2026
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
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The meeting of the Town Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Scott Pearson at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday,
January 15, 2026. The meeting was held in person with virtual access provided through Zoom.
Attendance:
The following Town Council members were present and acting:
Scott Pearson, Mayor Pro Tern
Harvey Mogenson
Pete Duprey (via zoom)
Tucker Magid
Huascar E. Gomez (Rick)
Alline Arguelles
Also in attendance were:
Paul Wisor, Town Manager
Michelle Bulson, Assistant Town Manager
Susan Johnston, Town Clerk
Sierra Vargas, Deputy Town Clerk
David McConaughy, Town Attorney
Lizbeth Lemley, Finance Director
Drew Nelson, Housing Director
Amy Ward, Community Development Director
Kathrine Warren, Communications Manager
J.D. Wise, Economic Development Director
Molly Norton, Business Development Manager
Lauren Kirn, Sustainability and Grants Project Manager
Chambers Squier, Mountain Munchkins Director
Daniel Alvarado, Senior Planner
Chris Broady, Police Chief
Jaime Holmes, Director of Human Resources
Lindsay Niehaus, HR Benefits Coordinator
Scott Pittenger, Public Works Director
Lauren Tyler, GIS Administrator
Katy Maurer, Administrative Assistant
Jim Soukup, Chief Technology Officer
Erin Howe, Building Inspector
Brittany Newell, Rental Properties Manager
Michael Conklin, Transit Operations Manager
Ashley Bulk, Human Resources Generalist
Tim Barber
Matthew Butt
Haley Carmer
Pedro Campos
Richard Davis
Kay Cheng
Owen Perkins
Heath Sandler
Jonathan Greenspan
Rozlyn Wilder
Alex Barry
Tanya Brown
Patrick Latcham
Alex Keeton
Nick Barker
Andrea Brenner
Tony Quinlan
Meredith Whitehouse
Edward Smith
Virginia Lucarelli
Sherri Reeder
Duncan Hogarth
Andrew Oldham
Melissa Malian
Sara Spencer
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Lars Forsythe, Building Chief Building Official
Scott Drake
Valerie Child
Amy Solomon
Monique Bensett
Andy Uriarte
Jeff Sangalis
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Danny Winokur
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Heather Curtis
Lucy Wesson
Stacy Ostromecki
Baylor Blanchard
Gregory Roby
Amy Alvarez
Peter Mitchell
Anne Brown
Denise Scanlon
Cynthia Barutha
Geoff Coats
Mike Shimkonis
Jon Prince
Daren
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Len Rybicki
Anne Reissner
Adam Singer
Jolana Vanek
Public Comment on Non-.Agendized Items (2)
Tiney Ricciardi
Alison Wright
Danny Craft
Samuel McNichols
CathJett
Margaret Rinkev:ich
Will Ellis
Tina Rutherford
Lindsey Mills
Jessica Stevens
Dan Jansen
Annie Hemphill
Steve Bynon
Courtney McEleney
Stina Sieg
Julia Caufield
Madeline Gomez
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Zoe Dohnal
David Cohen
Robyn Pale
Steve Swenson
Mary Johnson
Dale Reed
Isabel Meizoso
Dwayne Osbourne
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Sam Nichols
Emory Smith
Richard Thorpe
Public comment was received by Jonathan Greenspan and Andrea Brenner.
Consent Agenda (3)
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All matters in the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be enacted
with a single vote. There wilJ be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is deemed necessary,
that item should be removed from the Consent.Agenda and considered separately:
a. Consideration of Approval of December 11, 2025 Town Council Meeting Minutes
Town Clerk Susan Johnston presented. Council discussion ensued. On a MOTION by Huascar E. Gomez (Rick)
and seconded by Tucker Magid, Council voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda as presented.
On a MOTION by Huascar E. Gomez (Rick) and seconded by Harvey Mogenson, Council voted unanimously to
convene as the Town of Mountain Village Liquor License Authority
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Liquor Licensing Authority ( 4)
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a. Consideration of an Application for the Re-Certification of the Mountain Village Promotional
Association and Common Consumption Area
Susan Johnston and Mountain Village Promotional Association representative Patrick Latcham presented. Council
discussion ensued. On a MOTION by Huascar E. Gomez (Rick) and seconded by Tucker Magid, Council voted
unanimously to approve the re-certification of the Mountain Village Promotional Association and Common
Consumption Area with the following conditions:
- Applicant shall provide an updated insurance certificate to the Clerk's Office by June 1, 2026 to show
coverage for the remainder of the 2026 calendar year - Applicant will provide the renewed MVP A TSG Open Space License Agreement
- The hours of operation will follow the gondola schedule
Department Updates and Business & Government Activity Report (BAGAR) (5)
Town Manager Paul Wisor and Finance Director Lizbeth Lemley presented. Council discussion ensued.
Consideration of Community Economic Support and Update from Tetluride Tourism Board & Colorado
Flights Alliance (6)
Paul Wisor, Lizbeth Lemley, Executive Director of Telluride Tourism Board Kiera Skinner, and Chief Executive
Officer of Colorado Flights Alliance Matt Skinner presented. Council discussion ensued. Council agreed to commit
up to½ of $525,000 to Telluride Tourism Board for expanded marketing funding and $100,000 for community
economic business assistance.
Huascar E. Gomez (Rick) left the meeting at 2:47 p.m.
Council took a break from 3:54 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Reading, Setting of a Public Heating and Council Vote on an Ordinance Repealing COVID-19
Ordinances and Resolutions (7)
Town Attorney David McConaughy presented. Council discussion ensued. On a MOTION by Alline Arguelles
and seconded by Harvey Mogenson, Council voted (5 -0) to approve on first reading an Ordinance regarding
repealing COVID-19 Ordinances and Resolutions and set a public hearing on the ordinance for February 19, 2026.
Consideration of Approval of Private Road Special Use Permit with US Forest Service for Water Tank
Access (8)
Public Works Director Scott Pittenger and David McConaughy presented. Council discussion ensued. On a
MOTION by Alline Arguelles and seconded by Harvey Mogenson, Council voted unanimously to approve the
Private Road Special Use Permit 0MB No. 0596-0082 with the U.S. Department of Agriculture/ Forest Service and
authorize the Mayor Pro Tern to sign it.
First Reading, Setting of a Public Hearing and Council Vote on an Ordinance Prohibiting the use of
Gtaywater and the Installation of Graywater Treatment Works within Municipal Boundaries (9)
David McConaughy presented. Council discussion ensued. On a MOTION by Pete Duprey and seconded by
Harvey Mogenson, Council voted (5 -0) to approve on first reading an Ordinance prohibiting the use of graywater
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and installation of graywater treatment works within municipal boundaries and to set the second reading, public
hearing and final Council vote for February 19, 2026.
Second Reading, Public Hearing and Council Vote on an Ordinance Regarding a Density Transfer and
Rezone Application for Lot 42B, Unit 41C, Pursuant to Community Development Code Section 17.4.9 &
17.4.10 (10)
Senior Planner Daniel Alvarado presented. Mayor Pro Tern Scott Pearson opened the public hearing. Public
comment was received by Mike Shimkonis. Mayor Pro Tern Scott Pearson closed the public hearing. Council
discussion ensued. On a MOTION by Pete Duprey and seconded by Tucker Magid, Council voted (5 -0) (with
Huascar E. Gomez (Rick) absent) to approve an Ordinance regarding a Density Transfer and Rezone application,
pursuant to CDC Sections 17.4.9 & 17.4.10 of the Community Development Code, to transfer .25 multi-family
density units (.25 person equivalent density) from the Mountain Village Density Bank to Lot 42B, Unit 41C based
on the evidence provided within the staff report of record dated January 5th, 2026 with the following conditions:
- The Density Transfer and Rezoning is conditionally approved until the density units are obtained. If the
density units are not obtained within 18 months of this approval, the approval will expire. - Once the required density is obtained, the applicant will go through a Class 1 Application to transfer density
into their name before it can be transferred onto Unit 41C. - The applicant shall work with the Blue Mesa HOA to update the declarations to recognize Unit 41C as one
Lodge unit. The declaration amendment shall occur prior to and as a condition of transferring the density to
Unit 41C through the Class 1 Application process. - The owner of record of density in the density bank, shall be responsible for all dues, fees, and any taxes
associated with the assigned density and zoning until such time as the density is transferred to Unit 41C.
Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit Development Application
on Lot 382R for a Padel Court, Pursuant to CDC Section 17.4.14 Staffis Requesting that this I tem be
Continued to the February 19. 2026Town Council Meeting (11)
Daniel Alvarado presented. Council discussion ensued. On a MOTION by Tucker Magid and seconded by Alline
Arguelles, Council voted unanimously to continue this item to the February 19, 2026 Town Council Meeting.
Discussion Regarding a Telluride Regional E-Bike Share Program Technical Readiness Plan (12)
Sustainability and Grants Project Manager Lauren Kirn, Steer Mobility Transportation Consultant Richard Davis,
Steer Mobility Associate Vice President Kay Cheng, Drop Mobility representative !sable Meizoso, and Drop
Mobility representative Geoff Coats presented. Council discussion ensued. Public comment was received by Sam
McNichols and Jonathan Greenspan.
Fi.rst Reading, Setting of a Public Hearing and Council Vote on an Ordinance Regarding Changes to
Community Development Code 17.5.12 Lighting Regulations StafEis Requesting that this Item be
Continued to the Februaq 19. 2026 Town Council Meeting (13)
Community Development Director Amy Ward presented. Council discussion ensued. On a MOTION by Alline
Arguelles and seconded by Tucker Magid, Council voted unanimously to continue this item to the February 19,
2026 Town Council meeting.
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Consideration of Approval for a Resolution Approving a Height Variance at Lot 165-3, TBD Cortina Dr,
Pursuant to CDC Section 17.4.16 (14)
Amy Ward and applicant Amy Alvarez presented. Council discussion ensued. On a MOTION by Harvey
Mogenson and seconded by Tucker Magid, Council voted unanimously to approve a Resolution approving a height
variance allowing a maximum height of 19 feet above the allowable and an average height of 3 feet above the
allowable, per the height restrictions listed in the CDC for portions of a new single-family detached condominium
located at Lot 165 Unit 3, 130 Cortina Drive based on the evidence provided in the staff record of memo dated
January 8, 2026, and the findings of this meeting and with the following conditions:
- The approved height variance is valid only with the design presented for Initial DRB review on January 8,
2026, and is valid only for the 18-month period of that design approval. One 6-month extension of the
original design review approval is allowable. - The height variance is specific to the area described in the staff memo in figure 6 and represented in the
DRB approved drawings. Should any modifications to the building design occur, including future expansion,
the variance would not cover portions of the building that are not thus described.
Discussion Regarding the Re-Design of the Entrance to the Town of Mountain Village from Highway 145
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Amy Ward, Scott Pittenger, and Principal of Zehren and Associates Pedro Campos presented. Council discussion
ensued. Public comment was received by Len Rybicki and Jonathan Greenspan.
Discussion Regarding Natural Medicine and Staff Direction for Potential Regulations/Zoning (16)
Amy Ward and Assistant Town Attorney Matthew Butt presented. Council discussion ensued.
Dinner (17)
Council took a dinner break from 6:11 p.m. - 6:22 p.m.
On a MOTION by Tucker Magid and seconded by Alline Arguelles, Council voted unanimously to convene as the
Town of Mountain Village Housing Authority.
Town of Mountain VilJage Housing Authority (18)
a. Discussion Regarding the Mountain Village Housing Authority Guidelines
Housing Director Drew Nelson and Assistant Town Manager Michelle Bulson presented. Council discussion
ensued. Public comment was received by Jonathan Greenspan and Andy Uriarte. On a MOTION by Tucker Magid
and seconded by Harvey Mogenson, Council voted unanimously to continue this item to the February 19, 2026
Town Council Meeting.
On a MOTION by Tucker Magid and seconded by Alline Arguelles, Council voted unanimously to reconvene as
the Town of Mountain Village Town Council.
Council Boards and Commissions Updates (19) - TeJluride Tourism Boa.rd - Gomez
- Colorado Flights Alliance - Gomez & Arguelles
- Transportation & Parking - Duprey & Mogenson
- Budget & Finance Committee - Duprey, Pearson. & Mogenson
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- Gondola Committee -Mogenson, Prohaska, & Pearson
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- San Miguel Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) -Magid, Mogenson, & Gomez
- Telluride Historical Museum -Arguelles
- Collaborative Action for Immigrants (CAFI) -Gomez
- Mountain Village Business Development Advisory Committee (BDAG) -Pearson, Duprey &
Arguelles - Infrastructure Committee -Duprey, Magid & Pearson
- Telluride Conference Center Committee -Magid & Pearson
- Miscellaneous Boards and Commissions
- Mayor's Update
Other Business (20)
There was no other business.
Executive Session for the Purpose of (21):
a. Determining Positions Relative to Matters that May be Subject to Negotiations; Developing
Strategy foe Negotiations; and Instructing Negotiators Regarding Wastewater Treatment Plant
Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6402(4)(e)
b. Determining Positions Relative to Matters that Mav be Subject to Negotiations; Developing
Strategy for Negotiations; and Instructing Negotiators Regarding the Ilium Community Housing
Parcel Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6402(4)(e)
c. Receiving Legal Advice Under CRS 24-6-402(4)(b), Specifically Regarding Maintenance and Repair
of Cortina Drive and Related Utilities
d. Determining Positions Relative to Matters that May be Subject to Negotiations; Developing
Strategy for Negotiations; and Instructing Negotiators Regarding Oak Street Pursuant to C.R.S.
24-6402(4)
On a MOTION by Alline Arguelles and seconded by Harvey Mogenson, Council voted unanimously to move into
Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. for the purpose of:
a. Determining Positions Relative to Matters that May be Subject to Negotiations; Developing
Strategy for Negotiations; and Instructing Negotiators Regarding Wastewater Treatment Plant
Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6402(4)(e)
b. Determining Positions Relative to Matters that May be Subject to Negotiations; Developing
Strategy for Negotiations; and Instructing Negotiators Regarding the Ilium Community Housing
Parcel Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6402(4)(e)
c. Receiving LegaJ Advice Under CRS 24-6-402(4)(b), Specifically Regarding Maintenance and Repair
of Cortina Drive and Related Utilities
d. Determining Positions Relative to Matters that May be Subject to Negotiations; Developing
Strategy for Negotiations; and Instructing Negotiators Regarding Oak Street Pursuant to C.R.S.
24-6402(4)
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With the addition of Item E:
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Receiving legal advice under CRS 24-6-402 (4)(b) specifically to discuss the circumstances suttounding
the departure of Mayor Prohaska
Th meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully prepared by,
Respectfully submitted by,
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