County commissioners discussed future steps for WestConnect with CDOT representative Tony DeVito, and city staff from Golden including Mayor Sloan. County staff recommended that a Planned Environmental Linkage (PEL) study should be performed at the end of the C-470 Segment 1 Express Toll Lanes project through US-6 and SH-93. The study would cost $2 million with possible funding from CDOT. Discussions of a coalition as well as communicating with the county of Boulder in regards to SH-93 were some of the next steps to be taken for the WestConnect, Western Beltway project.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a branch of the Department of Agriculture awarded a matching grant to the Coal Creek Canyon Parker and Recreation District (CCCPRD) in the amount of $388,000 to help with flood recovery efforts. There are currently four properties in Coal Creek that are considered exigent, according to CCCPRD and the properties may face extensive damage from the spring run-off. CCCPRD requested a contribution or an in kind donation for approximately $40,000 to help with the project. The BCC will conduct further research before approving any funding.
The Jefferson County Traffic Code, Policy Part 3, Chapter 4, Section 2 was updated to reflect current violations and fines. Updates include higher fines for non-disabled persons parking in a handicapped zone, texting while driving and the use of devices that interfere with traffic signals.
