Town Commissioners — 2026-05-13

The Queenstown Commissioners met May 13, 2026 to receive department updates, review ongoing infrastructure and policy work, and take multiple administrative actions. Key operational items included completion of sewer I&I restoration with planned paving and a water main replacement, a water tank project under State Engineer review, stormwater drawings awaited from Rauch with agreement to use the selected contractor to clean the Dudley Field ditch, and a May 27 hydrant flushing (rain date listed May 22). Public works reported an effluent sampler issue (possible repair; replacement cost ~ $11,000) and plans to rent a sampler for testing. The Planning Commission recommended rezoning certain County SR/CS parcels to the Town’s R1 district with future development under the PN floating zone and Critical Area rules to remain applicable; Wheatland’s project PWA materials were provided for review. Finance shows General Fund $63,128.08 and Water/Sewer Fund $28,166.17; Commissioners asked staff to model a 32% water/sewer rate increase for budgeting (debt service increases deferred). Code Enforcement Officer Harold Veasel requested Zoning Administrator authority; the Town Assistant Attorney will research what authorities can be given. The proposed Ordinance No. 25-06 (amending solar energy equipment to comply with the Brighter Tomorrow Act) was tabled indefinitely by a 3-0 vote. The board approved the April 29 minutes 3-0, voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters (no actions taken), and adjourned at 6:11 PM.