Milliken Colorado Town Activity Summary

Overview

This page summarizes Milliken, Colorado town government activity from February-March 2026, based on Board of Trustees and Planning Commission, and Housing Authority meeting records and transcripts, and agenda documents.

Major Development Projects

Store-N-Go Self-Storage Facility

• Location: SW corner of Center Drive & County Road 23 3/4
• Size: 52,000+ sq ft indoor storage
• Features: Fully automated, keyless access, 24/7 surveillance, RV storage units
• Status: ✅ Approved (March 11, 2026)
• Notable: Sidewalk construction deferred until Center Drive improvements completed
• Developer: Law Holding Investments LLC (applicant), Ripley Design (land planner)

Epic Estates at Taylor Annexation

• Type: Large-lot residential development (R1-E Estate Residential zoning)
• Status: Annexation and zoning approved by Planning Commission; goes to Board of Trustees
• Water: Little Thompson Water District
• Septic: Individual septic systems forConcerns:
  • Road improvements needed
  • “Payment in lieu” land dedication required
  • Possible “Road Swap Agreement” with Weld County

Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5

• Issue: Town found inclusion of Milliken property to be a “material modification” of service plan
• Action: Resolution 2026-15 authorized legal action
• Context: Metro districts are development financing tools — dispute over boundaries/terms
• Town Attorney: Matthew Gould handling

Wiens Zoning Map Amendment

• Status: ✅ Approved (February 2026)
• Process: Property rezoning approved by Planning Commission, moved to Board of Trustees

Code & Policy Updates

Water Conservation Land Use Code Amendment

• Purpose: Response to Colorado state water scarcity mandates
• Key Provisions:
  • Prohibits certain turf types in new development
  • Restricts artificial turf
  • Bans invasive plant species
  • Applies to “tree lawns” and larger developments
  • Promotes xeriscaping
• Status: ✅ Adopted

Impact Fee Schedule Update

• Status: 🔄 In Progress
• Town working on updated impact fee schedule for new development
• Will require resolution adoption

ADA Digital Accessibility Policy

• Resolution: 2025-06 (February 11, 2026)
• Status: ✅ Adopted
• Adopts town-wide ADA digital accessibility standards

Drug & Alcohol Policy

• Resolution: 2026-07 (February 11, 2026)
• Status: ✅ Adopted
• Updated policy for town employees

Housing & Community

Housing Needs Assessment

• Entity: Milliken Housing Authority
• Chair: Sloane Hawes
• Status: 🔄 Ongoing
• Town-wide housing needs assessment in progress
• Identifying gaps and priorities

Community Support Appro

Infrastructure & Utilities

Center Drive Improvements

• Current State:

  • No sidewalks on north or south side
  • Existing improved street, lacks pedestrian infrastructure

• Future Plans:

  • Sidewalk installation coordinated with property owners
  • Cost-sharing agreements required from adjacent developments
  • Design criteria may evolve over time

• Related: Store-N-Go project has deferred sidewalk agreement recorded in site plan development agreement

Gravel Mining Operation

• Status: 📋 Informational update (not action item)

• Details:

  • Sand and gravel mining facility proposal
  • Final reclaimed condition: lined water storage reservoir
  • Groundwater management through approved substitute water supply plan
  • Regulated through permits for dewatering, sediment control, water discharges

• Environmental Considerations:

  • Floodplain conditions reviewed
  • Groundwater effects analyzed
  • Wildlife resources protection
  • Surface water and groundwater systems

Pending Issues & Legal Matters

Meeting Schedule

• Board of Trustees: 2:30 PM, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month
• Planning Commission: As scheduled
• Housing Authority: 4:30 PM, first Monday (work sessions)

Key Town Officials

Data Sources

• Board of Trustees meeting agendas and minutes (February-March 2026)
• Planning Commission meeting records
• Housing Authority meeting records
• Video transcripts (whisper.cpp)
• CivicClerk API (millikenco.api.civicclerk.com)

Last Updated

March 20, 2026

Related Pages

• Milliken Colorado 2026 Election Candidates — Candidate profiles for the April 2026 municipal election