Town Commissioners Minutes — 2026-03-18
Minutes March 18, 2026 · 1 page(s) in the original
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QUEENSTOWN COMMISSIONERS
SPECIAL MEETING
March 18,2026 PRESENT: President Al Hardee, Commissioners Bryon Callahan & Jim Watzin, Town Manager Amy Moore, Town Clerk Aaron Horney, Town Assistant Attorney Jen Dindinger
SPECIAL MEETING CALLBD TO ORDER AT 12:3OPM
The purpose ofthe meeting was to review and discuss draft documents related to possible ZoningOrdinance and Town Code amendments, as well as new/updated policy.
Proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance related to Accessory Dwelling Units o Draft Ordinance provided for review. Pres. Hardee questioned if new State requirements can overrule private community covenants. Ms. Dindinger informed existing covenants have to conform with any new laws whether Federal/State/Local. Also questioned if ordinance conflicts with Critical Area laws. Informed ordinance contains language stating standards must still comply
with all current Critical Area laws. Comm. Watzin questioned the no more than 4ft side/rear setback standard in the ordinance- reason why? Can be changed? Ms. Dindinger believes so, will look into if 4ft standard required.
Drafting legislation related to long-term rentals r Draft Ordinance and Resolution provided for review. Comm. Watzin questioned license fee- can fee be collected from new owner of rental property be collected if previous owner paid the fee and the transfer occurs during the license year a fee was already paid? Ms. Dindinger informed it cannot as there would need to be justification for collecting duplicate fees for the same license period as
the license is for the property and not the property owner. Comm. Callahan stated his opinion that he is not in favor of inspection requirements for rental properties- is that required as part of the license legislation? Instead have as Town reserving the right to inspect but not required? Also inquired if town can collect information on how many occupants are in a household as part of the license application? Ms. Dindinger will look into State laws for clarification on both questions.
Draft Investment Policy o Draft Policy provided for review. Ms. Dindinger informed State law requires towns to adopt investment policy. Policy must meet certain standards regarding investment portfolio diversification. No changes noted by Commissioners. Ms. Dindinger will send final draft.
Proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance related to $95 Table of Height, Area, and Bulk Requirements o Draft ZoningOrdinance Revisions provided for review. No changes noted by Commissioners. Ms.
Dindinger will put into draft ordinance form and send for review.
Review state law on the Brighter Tomorrow Act .
Copy of State Law requiring adoption of automated solar permitting software provided for review.
Comm. Callahan questioned what other towns in the county are doing to implement it? Ms. Moore will reach out to other towns for information.
There being no further business, Callahan motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:03pm. llatzin second. VOTE:
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Horney Town Clerk