Staff advised council to adopt building-code updates largely aligned with Summit County's changes while removing the renewable energy mitigation program (REMP) provision; the town remains under county enforcement for at least 30 days under the current intergovernmental agreement.

The Keystone Town Council agreed to allow a consultant-drafted RFP for a year-1 tourism marketing program — estimated at $127,000 — to be issued, with council members requiring attorney review, edits to the package, and that the town's marketing committee evaluate proposals and deliverables.

The police chief reported progress vetting camera vendors, noted new officer hires and CSO recruitment, and described crisis training (40-hour CIT). Council members flagged a news report showing a rise in suicide investigations; the chief and others discussed SMART co-responder capacity and funding challenges for behavioral-health responses.

High Country Conservation Center (HC3) presented countywide climate and energy initiatives to the Keystone Town Council and requested a $5,000 initial contribution to participate in the EnergySmart residential-efficiency program. HC3 outlined rebates, a 2027 budget ask and renter-access measures including 'balcony' solar.

Deputy Town Manager presented a housing needs assessment showing a 172‑unit independent community deficit and recommended a two‑pronged 2027 budget: $50,000 for predevelopment readiness to qualify for Proposition 123 matching funds and $200,000 to start a deed‑restriction acquisition program focusing on missing‑middle ownership.

Community development director said the town must adopt a fast‑track review process for certain affordable housing projects to remain eligible for Prop 123 funds; staff will bring a proposed ordinance with carve‑outs and exceptions back at the next council meeting.

Town manager proposed revising the bear‑proof container grant program to help HOAs and businesses pay for wildlife‑proof enclosures; staff said the town has a $40,000 state match and recommended $3,000 grants for enclosure design/construction with a two‑year waiver tied to mitigation plans and enforcement when a community services officer is hired.

Task force told town council it supports allowing class 1 e‑mountain bikes on trails that already permit bicycles, with a focus on education, trail signage, pedestrian‑only zones and coordination with county and Forest Service policies.

Council approved Resolution 2026-30 to enter a memorandum of understanding with High Country Conservation Center (HC3) to deliver extended-producer-responsibility education and outreach; staff said HC3 will provide Keystone-specific reporting and outreach to residents, workforce and visitors.

The Town of Keystone approved Ordinance 2026-11 to establish standards for hazardous trees and wildfire fuel hazards, broaden acceptable certifiers to NFPA-certified wildfire mitigation specialists, and allow administrative and court enforcement; the vote was unanimous.

Council approved Resolution 2026-29 to amend deed-restriction priority on the Soda Creek Habitat for Humanity project so Summit County can allocate five units toward Keystone's Prop 123 commitment; funding remains conditional on construction commencing.

Council voted to go into an executive session under CRS §24‑6‑402(4)(b) and (e) for legal advice and to instruct negotiators concerning a potential plan‑unit development and possible future annexation; council planned to reconvene to adjourn after the session.

Councilmembers discussed the Mountain Energy project, concerns that electrification may not meet expectations, and whether to explore support for a pipeline as a longer‑term resilience measure; members suggested staff research, outreach to CML, and the possibility of a future work session before taking formal action.

On first reading council backed a new ordinance defining hazardous trees and wildfire fuel hazards and asked staff to pursue outreach and coordination with Summit Fire and EMS; second reading and a public hearing are scheduled for Aug. 11, 2026.

Staff presented the Summit County Outdoor Coalition charter and recommended council consider joining as a partner and steering-committee member; participation has no financial obligation, but staff noted some notable agencies are not currently members.

Staff proposed a nuisance-focused wildfire mitigation ordinance to compel or encourage removal of dead/diseased trees and reduce wildfire fuel; staff emphasized education and voluntary compliance first and noted two large landowners may face substantial costs to comply.

Finance director presented Keystone's 2027 budget process, emphasizing heavy reliance on sales tax (about 73% of revenue), a 35% general-fund reserve policy (which includes the TABOR-required 3%), and a conservative forecasting approach amid tourism uncertainty.

Staff and Summit County updated council on the Soda Creek Habitat for Humanity project (five workforce units). Habitat has funding and is near permit issuance; staff recommended a development agreement to ensure deed restrictions and presented a county request to extend deed-priority eligibility to workers across the Snake River Basin — a proposal that prompted debate about balancing Keystone-first priorities with regional collaboration.

Deputy town manager Maddie Cielo explained Summit County's Housing Helps program (county buys deed restrictions of about 1525% of home value) and options for Keystone to partner. Staff said a local commitment of roughly $200,0002$400,000 would expand capacity; council members asked for guardrails on geography, HOA thresholds, AMI targets and long-term fund planning.

The Dillon Ranger District gave a quarterly update to the Keystone council that highlighted new hires, wildfire staffing support, and two active projects — a Snake River Water District tank and an Arapahoe Basin improvement plan that includes about 400 new parking spaces and expanded snowmaking; the Forest Service says the comment period closes Aug. 24.

Keystone’s Town Council voted 6‑0 to adopt the 2024 editions of the International Building Code and related codes, including the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as amended; council removed a proposed electric 'ramp mitigation' provision and added language to allow local administrative interpretation.

Applicants for 72 Paulson Place asked the Keystone Town Council for preliminary feedback on a Class 3 PUD amendment to add a second single‑family unit. They proposed a development agreement tied to Vail Resorts’ conveyance of the Cornucopia Mineral Survey as a public‑good transfer while offering wetland mitigation and preservation; council sought further environmental and legal analysis.

Staff outlined a multi-step plan to rewrite Keystone's land use code to reflect the town's comprehensive plan and address 31 PUDs; staff proposed an AI-assisted inventory as a first step and estimated a full rewrite could cost $150K'$200K and take up to two years.