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Town of Palisade Clerk's Office

Welcome to the Clerk's Office
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    The Town Clerk's office is responsible for a myriad of duties within the Town of Palisade government offices. The Clerk is responsible for generating true and accurate records of all official public meetings and to record & maintain all rules, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by the Board of Trustees. Additionally, the Clerk's duties include:

    • acting as the official custodian of all official Town DOCUMENTS & RECORDS
    • conducting all regular and special ELECTIONS held by the Town
    • oversees all licensing procedures as set forth by State statute and Town Ordinances (including BUSINESS LICENSING, LIQUOR LICENSING, and MARIJUANA LICENSING),
    • is the custodian of the Town Seal,
    • maintains CEMETERY records (including all sales),
    • administers oaths of office as set forth in State statute and Town Ordinances,
    • is the Clerk of the Palisade Municipal COURT
    • when applicable, acts as an administrative assistant to the Town Manager and,
    • supervises administrative support staff

     

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    Upcoming Meetings

    Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 6pm
    Palisade Civic Center
    Work Session: 6:00pm - 6:45pmMeeting begins at 7:00 PMPalisade Civic Center: 341 W 7th Street, Palisade, CO 81526
    Thursday, December 14, 2023, 9am
    Palisade Civic Center
    Meeting begins at 9:00 AM Palisade Civic Center: 341 W 7th Street, Palisade, CO 81526
    Tuesday, December 19, 2023, 6pm
    Palisade Civic Center
    Meetings begin at 6:00 PM Palisade Civic Center: 341 W 7th Street, Palisade, CO 81526 Packet will be posted no later than the Friday before the meeting.

    Town of Palisade Municipal Code

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    The Palisade Municipal Code is the collection of laws (ordinances) adopted by the Palisade Board of Trustees.

    Municipal Code

    Colorado Open Records Act (CORA)

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    The Town of Palisade complies with public records inspection requests in compliance with the Colorado Open Records Act, Article 72 of Title 24. The Act provides that "all public records are open for inspection by any person at reasonable times," unless otherwise provided by the Open Records Act itself or other law.

    CORA Request

    Please email CORA requests to the Town Clerk, Keli Frasier at kfrasier@townofpalisade.org.

    Regular Municipal Mail Ballot Election April 2, 2024

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    OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS

    MAYOR

    TRUSTEE

    TRUSTEE

    TRUSTEE

    *Results will be final at the end of the day on April 12, 2024. This allows Overseas and military voters’ ballots to arrive and any signature verification requests to be cured and counted.

     

     

     

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    ONLY REGISTERED VOTERS RESIDING WITHIN THE TOWN LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF PALISADE WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THIS ELECTION.

    "WARNING: Any person who, by use of force or other means, unduly influences an eligible elector to vote in any particular manner or to refrain from voting, or who falsely makes, alters, forges, or counterfeits any mail ballot before or after it has been cast, or who destroys, defaces, mutilates, or tampers with a ballot is subject, upon conviction, to imprisonment, to a fine, or both."

    THE OFFICIAL NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL MAIL IN BALLOT ELECTION WILL BE POSTED HERE ONCE AVAILABLE (March 23, 2024)

     

    A Candidate Forum will be hosted by the Palisade Chamber of Commerce at a date and time yet to be determined.

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    Meet the Candidates

    Each term will be for four (4) years:

         VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN ONE (1) MAYOR

         VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN THREE (3) TRUSTEES

    Candidates will be listed in the order they will appear on the ballot. The order will be chosen by a random lot draw on February 5, 2024 at 4:00 pm at Town Hall. Either the candidate or a representative appointed by the candidate may be present; however, neither is required.

    All information below will be provided by the candidates

    MAYORAL CANDIDATE

    Occupation:

    Length of Time as a Town Resident:

    Previous Political Experience:

    Other:

    MAYORAL CANDIDATE

    Occupation:

    Length of Time as a Town Resident:

    Previous Political Experience:

    Other:

    TRUSTEE CANDIDATE

    Occupation:

    Length of Time as a Town Resident:

    Previous Political Experience:

    Other:

    TRUSTEE CANDIDATE

    Occupation:

    Length of Time as a Town Resident:

    Previous Political Experience:

    Other: 

    TRUSTEE CANDIDATE

    Occupation:

    Length of Time as a Town Resident:

    Previous Political Experience:

    Other:

    TRUSTEE CANDIDATE

    Occupation:

    Length of Time as a Town Resident:

    Previous Political Experience:

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    Information for Voters

    Ballot Content
    • One (1) Mayor position - see Sample Ballot or "Meet the Candidates"
    • Three (3) Trustee positions - see Sample Ballot or "Meet the Candidates"
    • No additional questions will be on the April 2, 2024 ballot.
    How to Return Your Ballot

    You may return your ballot by mail in the provided return envelope. Postage IS required. Please keep in mind when mailing that your ballot must be RECEIVED by the Town Clerk's Office no later than Election Day.

    BALLOT DROP OFF LOCATIONS:

    Palisade Town Hall: 175 E 3rd Street, Palisade. Drop-box open 24 hours a day beginning on March 11, 2024, and up to 7:00 pm on Election Day, April 2, 2024.

    Veterans Memorial Community Center: 120 W 8th Street, Palisade. Drop-box open 24 hours a day beginning on March 11, 2024, and up to 7:00 pm on Election Day, April 2, 2024.

    Replacement Ballot

    Replacement ballots may be obtained form the Palisade Town Clerk's Office located at 175 E 3rd Street, Palisade BEGINNING the week of March 11, 2024, thru Election Day, April 2, 2024, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday and 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on Election Day, April 4, 2024.

    Register to Vote or Check Voter Status

    Click Here to Register to Vote OR Check Voter Status

     

    Information for Candidates

    Important Dates

    January 2      First day to circulate nomination petitions

    January 22    Last day to circulate nomination petitions, signed affidavit of circulator, and acceptance of nomination due in Town Clerk’s office by 4:30 pm; Candidates must file Candidate Affidavit/Fair Campaign Practices Act with Town Clerk.  

    January 26    Last day for filing an affidavit of intent to be a write-in candidate

    January 29    Last day nomination petitions may be amended to correct or replace signatures Last day candidates may withdraw from the nomination

    January 29    Last day for a candidate to withdraw from nomination

    February 5    Drawing by lot to determine the order of candidates listed on the ballot at 4:00 pm at Town Hall. Either the candidate or a representative appointed by the candidate may be present; however, neither is required.

    March 11       Ballots begin being mailed

    March 12       First FCPA Report due

    March 29       Second FCPA Report due

    April 2            Election Day

    April 12          Last day for Clerk to certify election results

    April 23          New Trustees will be sworn into office at the regularly scheduled meeting beginning at 6:00 pm at the Palisade Civic Center 341 W 7th Street, Palisade, CO 81526.

    May 2            Third and Final FCPA Report due

    Colorado Municipal Candidate Guide

    Click Here to View the Colorado Municipal Candidate's Guide

    Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA) Info and Forms

    FCPA General Info

    FCPA Campaign & Political Finance Manual

    Form: Non-Receipt of Contributions Non-Expenditure of Funds

    Form: Statement of Personal Expenditures

    For all other FCPA forms, please contact the Town Clerk at (970) 464-5602 or kfrasier@townofpalisade.org

     

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    Liquor Licenses

     The Town Clerk's Office cannot give legal advice pertaining to Liquor License applications. General guidance is offered, but all applicants must consult with their attorney for questions and concerns when applying for any type of liquor license.

    All applications listed below MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE TOWN CLERK. The Clerk will forward the application to the Colorado Department of Liquor Enforcement upon local approval.

    For the most updated and current applications and information, please visit the State of Colorado Department of Revenue's website.

    Rules and Regulations

    State of Colorado Liquor Code

    State of Colorado Liquor Rules

    State of Colorado Special Event Liquor Code

    Local Applications

    Temporary Permit Application

    State Applications

    Liquor License Application (New)

    Liquor License Application (Renewal)

    Special Event License Application

    Modification of Premesis (Permit Application and Report of Changes)

    Wholesaler Affidavit

    Check Lists, Processes and General Info

    New License Checklist

    Fees

    Neighborhood Needs and Desires Guidlines

    Distance Restrictions

    Fingerprinting for Liquor Licenses: Privacy Policy and Notice to Applicants

    Special Event Permit Information

    Transfer of Ownership Process

     

    Marijuana Licenses

    The Town Clerk's Office cannot give legal advice pertaining to Marijuana License applications. General guidance is offered, but all applicants must consult with their attorney for questions and concerns when applying for any type of license.

    For the most updated and current applications and information, please visit the State of Colorado Department of Revenue's website.

    Rules and Regulations

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    Local Applications

    New Retail License Application

    Medical Marijuana Renewal Application

    Retail Marijuana Renewal Application

    Individual History Record

    Application for a Major Change

    State Applications

    Click here to be directed to the State of Colorado's Applications & Forms

    General Info

    Please view Chapter 6 of the Palisade Municipal Code for more information on marijuana licenses.

    Click Here to View Code

    Business Licenses

    The Town Clerk's Office cannot give legal advice pertaining to Business License applications. General guidance is offered, but all applicants must consult with their attorney for questions and concerns when applying for any type of license.

     

    Applications

    General Business License (Yearly)

    Home Business License

    Short-Term Vacation Rental Home

    Daily/Special Event

    General Info

    Please view Chapter 6 of the Palisade Municipal Code for more information on Business Licenses.

    Click Here to View Code

     

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    Ordinances

    2023

    All Current Ordinance Can Be Found Here

    2022

    PASSED    TABLED    FAILED

    2022-01-LDC Text Amendment-Bed and Breakfasts

    2022-02-LDC Text Amendment-Child Care Homes

    2022-03-LDC Text Amendment-Board of Trustees Decision

    2022-04-LDC Text Amendment-Trash Enclosures

    2022-05-MJ Moratorium Extension to December 31 2022

    2022-06-317 W. 8th Street Rezone

    2022-07-702 37.1 Road Rezone

    2022-08 - Tourism Advisory Board Restructuring

    2022-09 - Lincoln Woodworks Rezone

    2022-10 - Text Amendment Concert Permits

    2022-11 - Sewer Industrial Discharge

    2022-12-Moratorium on Subdivisions

    2022-13 -Text Amendment Liquor Code

    2022-14 - High Country Orchards ROW Vacation Extension

    2022-15 - Text Amendment Liquor Code- Public Notice

    2022-16 - LDC Text Amendment - Outdoor Lighting

    2022-17 - International Energy Conservation Code Adoption

    2022-18 - Extension Moratorium on Subdivisions

    2022-19 - Text Amendment Marijuana Code

    2022-20 -Text Amendment Lodging Tax

    2022-21-LDC Text Amendment-Building Height Measure

    2021

    PASSED    TABLED    FAILED

    2021-01 - Text Amendment Clean-Up

    2021-02: Retail Marijuana Store Moratorium Extension

    2021-03: LDC Text Amendment Use Table 6.01

    2021-04: Fowl Permit Repeal

    2021-05: 1724 37 3.10 Rd. Rezone

    2021-06: LDC Text Amendment Use Table 6.01

    2021-07: High Country Orchards ROW Vacation Extension

    2021-08: MJ Moratorium Extension to March 31 2022

    2021-09: Watershed Clean-Up

    2021-10: North River Road DeAnnexation

    2021-11: Fire Chief Residency

    2021-12-Adoption of Salary Schedule

    2020

    PASSED    TABLED    FAILED

    2020-01: Cresthaven Acres Sewer Easement Vacation

    2020-02: 105 Main Street Re-zone

    2020-03: Site Plan Applications to be a Public Hearing before the Planning Commission

    2020-04: Variance Applications to be a Public Hearing before the Planning Commission

    2020-05: Amend Land Development Code HR Zoning

    2020-06: Amend Land Development Code Guest Parking

    2020-07: Fire Code Adoption

    2020-08: High Country Orchards Right-of-Way Vacation

    2020-09: Model Traffic Code Adoption

    2020-10: Stormwater Code Update

    2020-11: Truck Route

    2020-12: Amend Land Development Code for Taverns

    2020-13: Municipal Code Amendment to Add Procurement Policy

    2020-14: Municipal Code Amendment to Liquor Code

    2019

    PASSED    TABLED    FAILED

    2019-01: Adopting Building Codes

    2019-02: Rezone 3691 G Road

    2019-03: Amending LDC - Utility, Major to Conditional Use

    2019-05: Moratorium on New Development Applications

    2019-06: Amendment to LDC RV Space Occupancy Duration

    2019-07: Amending Subdivision Requirements

    2019-08: Transportation Impact Fee Update

    2019-10: Marijuana License Priorities and Deadlines

    2019-12: Marijuana Moratorium

    2018

    Coming Soon

     

    Resolutions

    2023

    All Current Resolutions Can Be Found Here

    2022

    PASSED    TABLED    FAILED

    2022-02 USDA Signing Authority

    2022-03 Fee Schedule Update (Garbage Fees)

    2022-04 TAB Meeting Time Amendment

    2022-05 DOLA Grant Support

    2022-06 OEDIT Grant Support

    2022-07 - DOLA Innovative Housing Strategies Planning Grant

    2022-08 - 2022 Special Event Calendar

    2022-09 - Appointing Town Officers

    2022-10 - Fee Schedule Update - Concert Permits

    2022-11 - Fee Schedule Update - Liquor and Fire Fees

    2022-12 - IGA Mesa County Building Department

    2022-13 - SS4A Grant and MOA

    2022-14 - MC IGA Nov 8, 2022 Special Election

    2022-15 - DOLA Grant for Lift Station on Troyer Ave

    2022-16 - Mesa County FMLD Grant for Fire Equipment

    2022-17 - Lodging Tax Ballot Question

    2022-18 - Appointing Election Official for Special Election

    2022-19 - FAMLI Opt-Out

    2022-20 - 2021 Audit Acceptance

    2022-21 - 2021 Supplimental Budget Appropriation to Tourism Fund

    2022-22 - 2021 Supplimental Budget Appropriation to Solid Waste Fund

    2022-23 - EIAF Grant AMENDED - Troyer Lift Station

    2022-24 - Elberta MMOF Grant Support

    2022-25 - 2023 Budget Approprating Sums

    2022-26 - 2023 Budget Exp and Revenues

    2022-27 - 2023 Budget Tax Levy

    2022-28 - Bank Accounts signatures

    2022-29 - Amended Budget Tax Levy

    2022-30 - Meeting Resolution

    2021

    PASSED    TABLED    FAILED

    2021-01: Garbage Budget Amendment

    2021-02: Water/Sewer Budget Amendment

    2021-03: Fee Schedule Update

    2021-05: Fee Schedule Update

    2021-06 Conservation Trust Fund 2020 Amendment

    2021-07: General Fund 2021 Amendment

    2021-08: Terminating Disaster Emergency

    2021-09 - DOLA Tier 1 Grant for IT

    2021-10 - DOLA Admin Grant for Comp Plan

    2021-11 - BOT Meeting Procedures

    2021-12 - 2020 Audit Acceptance

    2021-13 - School District 51 Bond Support

    2021-14 - Appointing 2022 Election Official

    2021-15 - Appointing 2022 Election Judges

    2021-16 - Meeting Time and Place

    2021-17 - Budget Approprating Sums

    2021-18 - Budget Exp and Revenues

    2021-19 - Budget Tax Levy

    2020

    PASSED    TABLED    FAILED

    2020-01 - Setting Ballot Language Regarding Non-Publishing of Expenditures

    2020-02 - Palisade Fire District Protection - Re-labeled 2020-10

    2020-03 - Town Officer Appointment

    2020-04 - Appointment of Municipal Judge

    2020-05 - Appointment of Election Judges

    2020-06 - Designated Election Official

    2020-07 - Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency

    2020-08 - Emergency Electronic Meeting Policy

    2020-09 - Town Officer Apointment

    2020-10 - DOLA Fire Re-Districting

    2020-11 - CDOT Contract for Highway 6 Project

    2020-12 - Licensed Premises and ROW Permits

    2020-13 - Bank Account Signatures

    2020-14 - COVID-19 Board of Trustees Policy - FAILED

    2020-15 - TAP Grant IGA with Mesa County

    2020-16 - Cemetery Policy Re: Headstones and Holiday Burials

    2020-17 - Board of Trustees Vacancy Policy

    2020-18 - Real Estate Agreement for Palisade Plunge Parking Lot

    2020-19 - Street Classification Map

    2020-20 - 2019 Audit Acceptance

    2020-21 - Cresthaven Final Plat

    2020-22 - Mesa County Hazard Mitigation Plan

    2020-23 - EPA Asbestos Mitigation Grant

    2019

    Coming Soon

    2018

    Coming Soon