Monday, September 22, 2025 - 7:00 PM

COUNCIL MEMBERS

• Joe Gonzales
• Shalah Mata
• Gerry Jenkins
• Kirk Crespin
• David Zavala
• Manuel Tamez
• Brent Bates

STAFF

• City Clerk Linda Williams
• City Treasurer Kristin Schwartz
• City Attorney Lance Clark

GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Invocation 
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Call to Order
4. Roll Call
5. Review Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes – 09/12/2025
2. Approval of Minutes for Boards and Commissions
   1. Utilities Board – 08/26/2025
   2. Adjustment & Appeals Commission – 06/25/2025, 07/30/2025
   3. Planning & Zoning Commission – 06/19/2025, 07/09/2025
   4. Water Board – 09/11/2025
3. Payment of Bills
4. License New/Renewals

PUBLIC COMMENT

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)

REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE

1. City Treasurer’s Report
2. City Clerk’s Report
3. City Administrator’s Report
4. Reports and Correspondence from Council

NEW BUSINESS

1. PEP Update
2. Ports-to-Plains Update
3.  Appointment to the Lamar Tree Board
4. John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation grant for up to $5,000
5. Permission to Apply for the T-Mobile Grant
6. Permission to Apply for the EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant
7. Octoberfest Permit Request
8. Application for the Victims Assistance and Law Enforcement (VALE) Grant for 2026
9. Approve CHP’s Quote and Funding of the Health and Dental Insurance Premiums for 2026
10. Accept CIRSA’s 2026 Property and Casualty Preliminary Contribution Quote
11. Accept CIRSA’s 2026 Worker’s Compensation Preliminary Contribution Quote
12. Miscellaneous
13. Executive Session – (1) For the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators under C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(e) regarding the Chief of Police (2) For the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators under C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(e) regarding Economic Developments

NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Monday, October 13, 2025 @ 7:00 P.M.

Individuals with disabilities needing auxiliary aid(s) may request assistance by contacting Stephanie Strube at City of Lamar, 102 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).