Tuesday, May 27, 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 – 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 – 05/12/2025

Item #2 – Approval of Minutes for Boards and Commissions        

1. Utilities Board – 04/29/2025

Item #3 – Payment of Bills            

Item #4 – License New/Renewals            

1. Renewal Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License (City) – Tavern 1301, 1301 North Main 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    

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  

Item 1 – Ports to Plains Update

Item   2 – Display and Services Agreement with Tri-State Fireworks                                        

Item   3 – Comprehensive Plan Final Review

Item   4 – Approve Resolution No. 25-05-01 – “A Resolution of the City of Lamar Opposing New Annexations by the City of Colorado Springs that Increase its Future Water Supply Gap”                                        

Item   5 – Transfer of Airport Entitlement Funds to the Limon Municipal Airport                                        

Item   6 – Liaison Appointments to Boards and Commissions                                        

ORDINANCE 1ST READING

Item   7 – Ordinance No. – “An Ordinance of the City of Lamar, Colorado vacating Mullen Street, between  Lots 3 and 4 in Block 2 in First Subdivision of J.W. Bent’s Cottage Place Addition also known as 700 East Beech Street; and Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Block 3 in First Subdivision of J.W. Bent’s Cottage Place Addition also known as 701 East Beech Street, City of Lamar, Colorado”                                        

Item   8 – Miscellaneous                                        

Item   9 – 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, June 9, 2025 @ 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).