City Council Meeting
Monday, October 12, 2026 - 7:00 PM
COUNCIL MEMBERS
- Joe Gonzales
- Mark Headlee
- Gerry Jenkins
- Kirk Crespin
- David Zavala
- Brad Johnson
- Bob Seay
STAFF
- City Clerk Linda Williams
- City Treasurer Kristin Schwartz
- City Administrator Mitch Hammes
- City Attorney Lance Clark
GENERAL BUSINESS
I. Invocation –
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Call to Order
IV. Roll Call
V. Oath of Office
VI. Review Agenda
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CONSENT AGENDA
Item 1 – Approval of Council Meeting Minutes – 09/28/2026
Item 2 – Approval of Minutes for Boards and Commissions
a) Utilities Board – 09/15/2026
Item 3 – Payment of Bills –
Item 4 – License New/Renewals
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
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 – Presentation of 2027 Proposed Lamar Utilities Board Budget to City Council
Item 2 – 2027 Budget Hearing
A. Open Public Hearing – Mayor
B. Staff Presentation – Clerk/Attny/Chief
C. Applicant’s Presentation
D. Open Floor – Mayor
E. Close Floor – Mayor
F. Questions/Clarification
G. Close Public Hearing – Mayor
H. City Council Discussion
I. City Council Action
Item 3 – Public Hearing for Annexation and Initial Zoning of Property Known as the Valco Subdivision
A. Open Public Hearing – Mayor
B. Staff Presentation – Clerk/Attny/Chief
C. Applicant’s Presentation
D. Open Floor – Mayor
E. Close Floor – Mayor
F. Questions/Clarification
G. Close Public Hearing – Mayor
H. City Council Discussion
I. City Council Action
ORDINANCE 2ND READINGS
Item 4 – Ordinance No. 1288 – "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lamar, Colorado, Annexing the Property known as Valco Subdivision Lot 1, as described on the plat; also known as, 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, recorded under reception number 527423, in Prowers County Clerk and Recorders Office”
Item 5 – Ordinance No. 1289 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lamar, Colorado Stating the Intent of the City of Lamar, Initiating Zoning Proceedings for such Property known as Valco Subdivision Lot 1, as described on the plat; also known as, 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, recorded under reception number 527423, in Prowers Couty Clerk and Recorders Office”
Item 6 – E-911 Dispatch System Update
Item 7 – Application for the Victims Assistance and Law Enforcement (VALE) Grant for 2027
Item 8 – Signatures for AVIS Application for Speed Camera Project
Item 9 – Motion to Ratify Council Approval to Provide Letter of Support Endorsing City Administrator
Hammes for Appointment to the Vacant Colorado Municipal League Executive Board
Item 10 – Approval of Letter to Colorado Division of Environmental Health & Sustainability Regarding
Annual Financial Assurance Requirement for the Landfill
Item 11 – Consulting Agreement – Gallagher Benefit Services
Item 12 – Update Liaison Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Item 13 – TOTH & Associates – LUB Valuation
Item 14 – City of Lamar New Year’s Eve Gala Benefitting the William Wooten Public Safety Building Grant
Matching Renovation Fund
Item 15 – Social Media Policy Discussion
ORDINANCE 1ST READING
Item 16 – Ordinance No. – “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, 2027”
Item 17 – Ordinance No. – “An Ordinance to Levy and Collect Taxes in the City of Lamar, Colorado, for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2027”
Item 18 – Moratorium Discussion
Item 19 – Miscellaneous
Item 20 – 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 Personnel Matters
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Monday, October 26, 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).