Monday, August 24, 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

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

CONSENT AGENDA

Item 1 - Approval of Council Meeting Minutes - 8/10/2026

Item 2 - Approval of Minutes for Boards and Commissions

a) Utilities Board - 7/14/2026

Item 3 - Payment of Bills

Item 4 - License New/Renewals      

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)

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 - Data Center Development Discussion and Review

Item 2 -Resolution No. 26-08-01 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lamar Colorado, Stating the intent of the City of Lamar, Initiating Annexation Proceedings for a parcel of land being located within a portion of the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 30 and a portion of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of section 29, township 22 South, Range 46 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Prowers County, Colorado, also known as Valco Subdivision Lot 1, as described in the Prowers County Clerk and Recorders Office”

Item 3 - Schedule a Public Hearing for a Special Event Permit for the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest Event

Item 4 - Resolution No. 26-08-02 – “A Resolution Amending Financial Policy No. 104.06 – Grant Management”

Item 5 - Lease Extension – North Fork Farms (Domes)

Item 6 - Lamar Sports Booster Club Community Building Concession Agreement

Item 7 - Approval of Agreement Providing for Ambulance & Emergency Medical Services in Prowers County Colorado

Item 8 -  FY 2026-2027 Colorado State Grants for Libraries

Item 9 -  Miscellaneous

Item 10 - Executive Session – For the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators C.R.S. §24-6-402 (4)(e)

NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Monday, september 14, 2026 @ 7:00 P.M.

Individuals with disabilities needing auxiliary aid(s) may request assistance by contacting Bill Becker 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).