The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Parks & Open Space real estate matters on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Bald Mountain 2026 Sunshine Fire Protection District Taking for Cistern Sunshine Fire Protection District proposes to acquire a permanent non-exclusive easement over 0.07 acres of the Bald Mountain open space property for installation of a 40,000-gallon cistern that will store water to fight fires in the area. The property is located at 4111 Sunshine Canyon Drive near the intersections of Sunshine Canyon Drive and County Road 83. Action Requested: Approval Heatherwood Notch and Jafay 2026 Xcel Taking The Board of County Commissioners will be sitting as the Gunbarrel Public Improvement District Board for the following item. Xcel Energy proposes to acquire a permanent non-exclusive easement over 0.615 acres of the Jafay and Heatherwood Notch open space properties for installation of underground power lines. The property is located near the intersections of 75th Street and Lookout Road. Action Requested: Approval Opportunity for live virtual and in-person public comments will be available and registration links will be posted soon. <!-- In-Person Comment Registration Virtual Attendee Registration Open Meeting Portal Agenda Packet --> Written comments can be emailed to commissioners@bouldercounty.gov.