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City Council Agenda

Monday, April 14, 2025 - 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 – Travis Horn
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Call to Order
  4. Roll Call
  5. Review Agenda
CONSENT AGENDA
  1. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes – 03/24/2025
  2. Approval of Minutes for Boards and Commissions                                                                               
    1. Utilities Board – 03/11/2025
    2. Adjustment & Appeals Board – 02/12/2025
  3. Payment of Bills                                                                                                                                         
  4.  License New/Renewals                                                                                                                            
    1. Coin Operated Amusement Devices License – Davis Delights, 301 S. Main Street
    2. Retail Liquor Store License (City) – Coronica’s, 100 N. Main Street
    3. Retail Liquor Store License (City) – Corner Liquor, LLC, 1201 S. Main Street
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. Public Hearing for a Special Event Permit for the Lamar Chamber of Commerce to Host Beer Garden during Cinco de Mayo
    1. Open Public Hearing – Mayor
    2. Staff Presentation – Clerk/Attny/Chief
    3. Applicant’s Presentation
    4. Open Floor – Mayor
    5. Close Floor – Mayor
    6. Questions/Clarification
    7. Close Public Hearing – Mayor
    8. City Council Discussion
    9. City Council Action
  2. Approve Proclamation No. 25-02 – “A Proclamation of the City of Lamar Declaring April 30th, 2025 as Arbor Day and April 26th, 2025 through May 2nd, 2025 as Arbor Week”
  3. New Copy Machine Agreement
  4. Designation of Creaghe House to the Lamar Historic Register
  5. Designation of D.C. Marker House to the Lamar Historic Register
  6. Change City of Lamar SECED/SECOG Designee
  7. Agreement for Law Enforcement and Security Services for Riverside Communication LLC.
  8. Review and Approve Contract Agreement with Golf & Sport Solutions for Escondido Field
  9. Lamar Swimming Pool Repairs
  10. Facilities Use Agreement for Fitness Classes
  11. Pocket Park Facility Rental Agreement
  12. Concessions Contract for the Lamar Sports Booster Club
  13. Motion to Ratify Council Approval to Apply for Balance of Funds from the SECOG 2024 Technical Assistance Grant and Authorize the Mayor to Sign if awarded
  14. Motion to Ratify Council Approval to Accept the Colorado Overpopulation Fund Grant and Authorize the Mayor to Sign
  15. Authorize staff to Accept and Sign the Firefighter Safety and Disease Prevention Grant
  16. Permission to Apply for the Gary Sinise Foundation Grant
  17. Review and Approval of a contract with Strategic Governmental Resources (SGR) as the approved Recruitment firm for the Deputy of Public Works search
  18. Review and Approval of a contract with Strategic Governmental Resources (SGR) as the approved Recruitment firm for the City Administrator search
  19. Miscellaneous

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 under C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(e) regarding the City Administrator Search

NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Monday, April 28, 2025 @ 7:00 P.M.

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