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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was hosted in a hybrid format, in -person at Avon Town Hall and virtually via Zoom.us. Mayor
Tamra N. Underwood called the December 09, 2025, Council Regular Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m, A roll
call was taken, and Councilors present in person were Chico Thuon, Gary Brooks, Lindsay Hardy, Ruth
Stanley, Kevin Hyatt, Mayor Pro Tern Richard Carroll, and Mayor Tamra N. Underwood. They were joined
by Town Manager Eric Heil, Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny, Chief Administrative Officer Ineke de
Jong, Town Attorney Nina Williams, Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Finance Director Paul
Redmond, Financial Analyst Chase Simmons, Recreation Director Michael Labagh, Community
Development Director Matt Pielsticker, Housing Planner Patti Liermann, Engineering Director Eva Wilson,
IT Staff Andrew Bare, and Avon Police Chief Greg Daly.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Mayor Underwood initiated the meeting with the Agenda approval process. Councilor Stanley motioned to
approve the Agenda, as presented. Councilor Hardy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously
with a 7-0 vote.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
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Mayor Underwood asked if there were any conflicts of interest related to the agenda, and none were
disclosed.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Mayor Underwood explained that public comment may be provided in person, via Zoom (video/audio), by
telephone, or by email. She clarified that this portion of the meeting is reserved for items not listed on the
agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes, with an additional minute granted at Council's discretion.
Members of the public are asked to address Council directly and should not expect a response, as this
time is intended solely for public input.
Mayor Underwood invited comments from those present in the room or participating virtually and requested
that, upon stepping up to the podium, speakers state their name and, optionally, their neighborhood or
Town of residence. Mayor Underwood opened the floor to public comment, and Tim McMahon, resident of
Avon, took the podium in person to state that our Avon law enforcement is amazing. He added that he
received some menacing texts and has never been made to feel safer in an incident involving Police. No
other public comment was made in person or virtually.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
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Mayor Underwood introduced the approval of the Consent Agenda to include the following:
5.1. ACTION: 5.1. Approval of November 18, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Town Clerk
Miguel Jauregui Casanueva)
5.2. ACTION: Authorization to proceed with 2021 Avon Community Housing Plan Amendments
Application (Housing Planner Patti Liermann)
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Councilor Stanley motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Councilor Hardy seconded the
motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 7-0 vote.
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.1. PUBLIC HEARING: For The Adoption Of The 2025 Final Revised Budgets, 2026 Operating
Budget, 2026 Capital Projects Fund Budget & Long -Range Capital Program And Tax Levies (Chief
Financial Officer Paul Redmond)
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Chief Financial Officer Redmond delivered a presentation related to the passage of the following
Resolutions:
o RESOLUTION 25-15, Amending the 2025 Town of Avon Operating Funds Budgets
o RESOLUTION 25-16, Amending the 2025 Town of Avon Capital Projects Fund Budget
o RESOLUTION 25-17, Adopting the 2026 Town of Avon Operating Funds Budget
o RESOLUTION 25-18, Adopting the Town of Avon Long -Range Capital Program and
Simultaneously Adopt the 2026 Capital Projects Fund Budget
o RESOLUTION 25-21, Levying General Property Taxes for the Town of Avon for the
2026 Budget Year
o RESOLUTION 25-25, Levying General Property Taxes for the Avon General
Improvement District No. 1 for the 2026 Budget Year
Mayor Underwood opened the public hearing to public comment, and no public comment was
received in person or virtually. After fielding questions and some brief deliberations, Councilor Brooks
motioned to approve Resolutions 15-15, 25-16, 25-17, 25-18, 25-21, and 25-25, as presented.
Councilor Hardy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 7-0 vote.
At 5:23 p.m., Mayor Underwood received unanimous support from her fellow Councilors to declare a
brief recess to allow the Avon Town Council to Convene as the Avon Urban Renewal Authority Board.
At 5:31 p.m. the Council Meeting resumed.
6.2. ACTION: Adoption of the 2026 Council Meeting Schedule (Chief Administrative Officer Ineke de
Jong)
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Chief Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong presented the proposed 2026 Council Meeting Schedule,
Mayor Pro Tern Carroll recommended moving the October 13 meeting to October 6 to better align
with the school calendar and allow Council participation in MT2030 and CAST events in Idaho that
week. This amendment received unanimous support from the Council. Mayor Underwood opened
the floor for public comment; no comments were received either in person or virtually. Councilor
Carroll moved to approve the amended 2026 Council Meeting Schedule. Councilor Thuon seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously with a 7-0 vote.
6.3. ACTION: Approval of Aquatics Design Build Contract (Town Manager Eric Heil and Senior Engineer
Keith Fraser)
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Town Manager Eric Heil and Senior Engineer Keith Fraser presented the proposal for approval of
the Aquatics Design Build Contract.
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Councilor Hardy inquired about the number of RFQs received and directed staff to obtain competitive
bids prior to awarding contracts. Councilor Brooks discussed the bidding and procurement process
for design -build projects, noting that the design -build model likely accounted for the limited number
of RFQs. Councilor Thuon asked about contingencies included in the project's execution. Mayor
Underwood raised questions regarding the project's cost and design. Mayor Underwood then opened
the floor for public comment; no comments were received, either in person or virtually. Mayor Pro
Tern Carroll acknowledged the lengthy and thorough process, and expressed anticipation for the
project's completion within budget. Mayor Underwood also thanked the public for their patience
regarding the pool improvements. Councilor Stanley moved to approve the Aquatics Design Build
Contract, as presented and subject to final staff review. Councilor Hyatt seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously with a 7-0 vote.
6.4. ORDINANCE 25-18 First Reading: Parking Regulations on Private Property (Town Attorney Nina
Williams and Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva)
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Town Attorney Nina Williams and Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva presented the proposal
for approval of Ordinance 25-18 on first reading, addressing parking regulations on private property.
Mayor Pro Tern Carroll inquired whether the signage standards were adequate for large parking
areas and ensured sufficient visibility. Mayor Underwood asked if the signage would include contact
information for the Town in the event of complaints and was informed that the Town had decided
against including such information on signage. Mayor Underwood also provided a list of corrections
for the Town Attorney to incorporate into the Ordinance's second reading. Councilor Stanley
recommended that maintenance regulations for private parking lots be considered for the second
reading, a suggestion supported by Council. Mayor Underwood opened the floor for public comment;
none was received in person or virtually. Town Manager Eric Heil announced that the second reading
of the Ordinance is scheduled for January 13, 2026. Mayor Pro Tern Carroll moved to approve the
first reading of Ordinance 25-18, as amended by Mayor Underwood. Councilor Thuon seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously with a 7-0 vote.
6. WRITTEN REPORTS
7.1. October 23rd Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority Summary (Mayor Underwood)
7.2. November 17th PZC Meeting Minutes (Development Coordinator Emily Block)
7.3. November 18th Health & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes (Recreation Director Michael
Labagh)
7.4. November 20th Culture, Arts & Special Events (CASE) Committee Meeting Minutes (Special Events
Coordinator Emily Dennis)
7.5. December 1st Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting Minutes (Chief Administrative Officer
Ineke de Jong)
7.6. Monthly Financials (Senior Accountant Dean Stockdale)
7.7. Grants Update (Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny)
7.8. Gift Reporting — Birds of Prey (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva)
8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES
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Councilor Carroll requested Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny to provide an overview of the grant
funding outlined in her report and commended Staff for securing grants in 2025.
Councilor Thuon inquired with Engineering Director Eva Wilson regarding safety on Highway 6 and
expressed concern about the fragility of the River Edge bus shelter in the event of a vehicle collision. Eva
Wilson stated she would forward Councilor Thuon's comment to CORE Transit staff. Councilor Thuon also
asked about the possibility of adding lights at the O'Neil Spur Pocket Park and the Pavilion. Additionally,
he questioned whether the railing at the Wildridge hairpin corner requires maintenance or reinforcement.
Mayor Pro Tern Carroll provided an update on his participation with CORE Transit and noted an upcoming
meeting scheduled for December 10 at Avon Town Hall. He also discussed planned improvements to bus
shelters.
Councilor Brooks reported on an upcoming study and future report regarding behavioral health services
availability within the NWCOG boundary. He requested that Finance staff closely monitor tax revenue
throughout 2026.
Councilor Hardy stated that the installation of medians has already slowed traffic and improved safety on
the Highway 6 project, even prior to the deployment of safety lights. She extended holiday wishes to the
public.
Mayor Underwood encouraged the public to visit coloradogives.org to make a donation. She expressed
appreciation to the HR staff and Chief Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong for organizing a successful
Town Holiday Party, and thanked the Fleet Department for their continued dedication.
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business before Council, Mayor Underwood moved to adjourn the regular
meeting. The time was 6:50 p.m.
These minutes are only a summary of the proceedings of the meeting. They are not intended to be
comprehensive or to include each statement, person speaking or to portray with complete accuracy. The
most accurate records of the meeting are the audio of the meeting, which is housed in the Town Clerk's
office, and the video of the meeting, which is available at www.highfivemedia.org.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Miguel Jauregui Cas$ueya, Town Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor Underwood