Monday, October 28, 2024 - 7:00 PM

COUNCIL MEMBERS

• Joe Gonzales
• Shalah Mata
• Gerry Jenkins
• Kirk Crespin
• David Zavala
• Manuel Tamez
• Brent Bates
• Kristin Schwartz
• 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 – 10/14/2024
2. Approval of Minutes for Board and Commissions 
   1. Utilities Board – 9/24/2024
3. Planning and Zoning Board – 9/25/2024
4. Payment of Bills 
5. License – Renewal                                                                                                                                                   
   1. Fermented Malt Beverage – Off Premises (City) – Love’s Travel Stop #23 615 N. Main St.
   2. Liquor Store License (City) – Olive St. Station 403 E. Olive St.

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

OLD BUSINESS

1. Amend Resolution No. 24-10-02 to repeal Section 6. Donated Leave and replace with Chapter III, Section 6, Sick Leave Sharing Program in the City of Lamar Personnel Policy Hand-book

ORDINANCE 2nd READING

1. “An Ordinance Providing for the Appropriation of Revenues and Expenditures and Adopting the Budget for the City of Lamar, Colorado, for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2025”
2.  “An Ordinance to Levy and Collect Taxes in the City of Lamar, Colorado, for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2025”                  

NEW BUSINESS ITEMS

1. Public Hearing Regarding EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application
   1. Open Public Hearing – Mayor
   2. Staff Presentation – Clerk/Attny/Chief
   3. Open Floor – Mayor
   4. Close Floor – Mayor
   5. Questions/Clarification
   6. Close Public Hearing – Mayor
   7. City Council Discussion
   8. City Council Action
2. Adopt Resolution 24-10-01 to Adopt 2025 Rates and Fee Schedule
3. Award Bid 44-012 for Legal Paper of Record
4. Review and Possible Approval of Mobile Food Vendor Special Event Permit Application
5. Appointment to the Lamar Utilities Board
6. Approve Letter of Agreement with JVA for Lamar Water Distribution Improvements                                      
7. Social Media Archive
8. Miscellaneous
9. Executive Session – For a conference with the City Attorney for the purpose of receiving advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) Regarding ongoing negotiations for a Public Safety Building.

NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Monday, November 11, 2024 @ 7:00 P.M 

Individuals with disabilities needing auxiliary aid(s) may request assistance by contacting Stephanie Strube 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).