WOODLAND PARK, Colo. — The Woodland Park City Council on April 3 unanimously approved a new fermented-malt-beverage and wine off-premises liquor license for Feather Petroleum doing business as Stop and Save #28, approved its March minutes and set public hearings for two proposed ordinances: one to regulate natural medicine healing centers and one to add water-availability criteria to land-use and subdivision decisions.

The votes were procedural but touch on issues likely to affect local businesses and future development. Council members voted to set both ordinances on initial posting and to schedule public hearings; staff said the hearings will be held on April 17, 2025.

Council business at a glance:
- Minutes: The council approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 council meeting by motion; the motion carried unanimously.
- Ordinance 14 94 (series 2025): On initial posting, the council set a public hearing for an ordinance to add Chapter 18.8 to the municipal code and amend zoning definitions and the table of permitted uses to regulate natural medicine and healing centers. Planning staff told the council the ordinance follows prior work sessions and a planning commission recommendation; staff stated the public hearing will be April 17, 2025.
- Ordinance 14 95 (series 2025): On initial posting, the council set a public hearing for an ordinance amending Title 17 and Title 18 concerning subdivisions and zoning to add criteria for evaluating water availability for future development and changes of use. Planning staff said the measure had been reviewed by the Utility Advisory Committee and the planning commission; the hearing was set for April 17, 2025.
- Liquor license: The council approved a new fermented-malt-beverage and wine off-premises license for Feather Petroleum / Stop and Save #28 at 519 West U.S. Highway 24. Staff said the applicant submitted its application Feb. 26, a petition of needs and desires gathered 33 signatures, the property was posted March 24 and a lease was provided showing possession through May 2, 2034. The applicant, who joined remotely, told council members, "we just wanna serve our customer base" and said the business has policies to prevent sales to minors.

All four motions passed without recorded opposition.

The votes were procedural and set the items for fuller public review at the hearings. The council did not adopt the ordinances at this meeting; public hearings will determine whether the measures move forward.