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MINUTES
Town Hall 551 Hot Springs Blvd Town Council Meeting
Pagosa Spring, CO 81147 March 3, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
A regular meeting of the Pagosa Springs Town Council was called to order on March 3, 2026 at 5:00
PM in the Town Hall 551 Hot Springs Blvd.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Pierce, Council Member Williams, Council Member DeGuise,
Council Member Bergon, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
deGraaf, Council Member Lindner
COUNCIL ABSENT:
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. DISCLOSURES AND/OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Judy Patton said the PIRAC, Proponents of Immigrant Rights in Archuleta County, are
holding a de-escalation training in protest spaces on March 18th.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the February 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes
2. January Financial Statement

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3. Resolution 2026-03, Supporting the submission of a History Colorado grant
application
Council Member Lindner moved to approve the consent agenda, Council Member deGraaf
seconded. Motion Passed
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Ordinance 1026, First Reading, Adopting the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code
Ordinance 1026 adopts the new Colorado Wildfire Resiliency code and map as required by
the State of Colorado.
Council Member deGraaf moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 1026, adopting the
2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, Council Member DeGuise seconded. Motion
Passed
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
IX. MAYOR, COUNCIL, TOWN MANAGER COMMENTS/UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pierce said a thank you to Council Member DeGuise for his work as a town council
member. Council Member Bergon said the County Commissioners approved a proclamation for
Women's History Month. Council Member Lindner said the streets and sidewalks need to be
cleaned so folks aren't walking in dust. Town Manager Harris said the special events permit will
not be coming back to the Council. Staff will review the Town's existing codes regarding events.
X. UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
March 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm: Regular Council Meeting
March 23, 2026 at 5:00 pm: Joint Town-County Work Session
April 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm: Special Town Council Meeting
April 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm: Regular Council Meeting
April 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm: Joint Town-County Work Session
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session per C.R.S.24-6-402(4)(b): for the purpose of a conference with the
Town’s legal counsel regarding specific legal questions pertaining to the September
10, 2025, Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town and Archuleta County
regarding the Tourism Advisory Board
This item was tabled.
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2. Executive Session per C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a): discussion concerning the purchase,
acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of any real, personal, or other property interest
related to Project 102
Council Member Bergon moved to enter executive session C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a) for
discussion concerning the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of any real,
personal, or other property interest related to Project 102, Council Member Martinez
seconded. Motion passed.
Town Council entered executive session at 5:44 pm. Mayor Pierce called the meeting back
into regular session at 6:08 pm.
XII. RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION
1. Council may act in regular session on item(s) discussed in Executive Session
Council Member Bergon moved to approve expenditure of $28,000 for a new S&P bond
rating, Council Member deGraaf seconded. Motion Passed
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pierce adjourned the meeting at 6:10 pm.
Shari Pierce
Mayor
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