City Council Meeting
Monday, September 14, 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
- Invocation
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Review Agenda
consent agenda
Item 1 – Approval of Council Meeting Minutes – 8/24/2026
Item 2 – Approval of Minutes for Boards and Commissions
a) Utilities Board - 8/11/2026
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 – Public Hearing for a Special Event Permit for the Lamar Chamber of Commerce to Host Beer Garden during Oktoberfest
A. Open Public Hearing – Mayor
B. Staff Presentation – Clerk/Attny/Chief
C. Applicant’s Presentation
D. Open Floor – Mayor
E. Closed Floor – Mayor
F. Questions/Clarification
G. Close Public Hearing – Mayor
H. City Council Discussion
I. City Council Action
Item 2 – Motion to Ratify Council Approval to Submit Letter of Support to High Plains Community Health Center for Application regarding HRSA-27-099, Fiscal Year 2027 Expanding Nutrition Services (ENS)
Item 3 – Southeast Colorado Regional Airport/SITA Lease Agreement
Item 4 – Contract with Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging (LAVAAA)
Item 5 – Approve Extension Request Letter to the Department of Local Affairs for Grant #9894 WWTP Design and Engineering of the Waste Water Treatment Plant
Item 6 – Approval of Amendment to Agreement with JVA, Inc for Providing Engineering Services to the City of Lamar for the Design and Engineering of the Waste Water Treatment Plant
Item 7 - Agreement Renewal – Tesla Chargers at 109 E Beech St, Lamar
Item 8 - Welborn Sullivan Meck & Tooley P.C.
Item 9 - Clarification on Council Directive Related to Data Center Moratorium
Item 10 - Elect Mayor Pro-Tem
Item 11 - Explain the Process for Councilmember Appointment
Item 12 - Discussion on Selected Topics Brought Forth by Councilmembers
Item 13 - Toth & Association Master Services Agreement and Scope of Work
ORDINANCE 1ST READING
Item 14 - Ordinance No. – “An Ordinance of the City of Lamar, Colorado Amending Chapter 22 "Subdivisions” Regulations of the Lamar Municipal Code”
Item 15 - Miscellaneous
Item 16 – Executive Sessions – (1) 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) regarding Economic Development (2) For Discussion of Personnel Matters C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(f) regarding Council vacancy
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Monday, August 24, 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).