2026-03-23 City Council Agenda
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 7:00 PM
COUNCIL MEMBERS
- Joe Gonzales
- Mark Headlee
- Gerry Jenkins
- Kirk Crespin
- David Zavala
- Brad Johnson
- Brent Bates
STAFF
- City Clerk Linda Williams
- City Treasurer Kristin Schwartz
- City Administrator Mitch Hammes
- City Attorney Lance Clark
GENERAL BUSINESS
- Invocation - Jim Schleining
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Review Agenda
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CONSENT AGENDA
Item 1 – Approval of Council Meeting Minutes – 3/09/26
Item 2 – Approval of Minutes for Boards and Commissions
a) Utilities Board – 2/24/2026
b) Library Advisory Board - 11/19/2025, 2/21/2025
c) Water Board - 11/13/2025, 1/08/2026
Item 3 – Payment of Bills
Item 4 – License New/Renewals
a) Pawn Shop License - Lamar Outdoor Sports, 10 North Main St
b) Retail Fermented Malt Beverage on/off Premises (City) – Family Dollar Store #24291, 1303 S. Main St.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Item 1 - Audience Participation - During this portion of the meeting, anyone may speak on any subject which does not appear on the agenda. Individual speakers are limited to three minutes each and at the discretion of the Council. (Please provide name and address)
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REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Item 1 – City Treasurer’s Report
Item 2 – City Clerk’s Report
Item 3 – City Administrator’s Report
Item 4 – Reports and Correspondence from Council
NEW BUSINESS
Item 1 – Public Hearing for a Special Liquor Event Permit to the Lamar Chamber of Commerce to Host
Beer Garden during Cinco de Mayo and Grant Permission for the Use of City Property
a) Open Public Hearing – Mayor
b) Staff Presentation – Clerk/Attny/Chief
c) Applicant’s Presentation
d) Open Floor – Mayor
e) Closed Floor – Mayor
f) Questions/Clarification
g) Close Public Hearing – Mayor
h) City Council Discussion
i) City Council Action
Item 2 – Public Hearing for Temporary Modification of Premise for Palace Tavern LTD dba Tavern 1301
a) Open Public Hearing – Mayor
b) Staff Presentation – Clerk/Attny/Chief
c) Applicant’s Presentation
d) Open Floor – Mayor
e) Closed Floor – Mayor
f) Questions/Clarification
g) Close Public Hearing – Mayor
h) City Council Discussion
i) City Council Action
Item 3 – Ratify Approval to Reschedule Public Hearing for Prowers County Market, Inc., Transfer of Ownership FMB & Wine Retail Liquor License
Item 4 – Public Hearing for Transfer of Ownership Prowers County Market, Inc. Fermented Malt Beverage & Wine Retail Liquor License
a) Open Public Hearing – Mayor
b) Staff Presentation – Clerk/Attny/Chief
c) Applicant’s Presentation
d) Open Floor – Mayor
e) Closed Floor – Mayor
f) Questions/Clarification
g) Close Public Hearing – Mayor
h) City Council Discussion
i) City Council Action
Item 5 – Lamar Cub Scouts Pack 223 Presentation
Item 6 – Approve Proclamation No. 26-01 - A Proclamation of the City of Lamar Designating the Month of April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month"
Item 7 – Approve Proclamation No. 26-02 - "A Proclamation of the City of Lamar Declaring April 16, 2026 as Southeastern Developmental Services Awareness Day"
Item 8 – Display and Services Agreement with Tri-State Fireworks
Item 9 – Use of Prowers County Fairgrounds for Drone Show on 5/16/2026
Item 10 – Water Board Appointment
Item 11 – Request approval for amendment to Axon Body Cam agreement signed in 2025
Item 12 - Proposed Agreement for Law Enforcement and Street Closure for Prom Events
Item 13 - Request Agreement for Law Enforcement and Security Services
Item 14 - Proposed Agreement for Law Enforcement to apply for POST Grant 2026
Item 15 - About F.A.C.E. Families And Communities Engaged Grant
Item 16 - Facilities Use Agreement with SUN DO SUL/Yong S. Choi
Item 17 - PEP Shovel Ready Program Committee Designations
Item 18 - Miscellaneous
Item 19 - Executive Session - For Discussion of Personnel Matters C.R.S. Section 24-6-402( 4)(f), for Staffing Updates from City Administrator
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NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Monday, MARCH 23, 2026 @ 7:00 P.M.
Individuals with disabilities needing auxiliary aid(s) may request assistance by contacting Tony Gratta at City of Lamar, 102 E Parmenter, Lamar, CO 81052, or by phone (719) 336-4376. We would appreciate 48 hours advance notice of the event so arrangements can be made to locate the requested auxiliary aid(s).