City Council Minutes
Tuesdays, May 27, 2025
The City Council met in a regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room with Mayor Crespin presiding.
Present: Joe Gonzales, Shalah Mata, Gerry Jenkins, Kirk Crespin, David Zavala, Brent Bates, Kristin Schwartz, Lance Clark
Absent: Manuel Tamez
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Gonzales moved and Councilmember Jenkins seconded to approve the consent agenda Items 1-4.
Item #1 – Approval of Council Meeting Minutes – 5/12/2025
Item #2 – Approval of Minutes for Boards and Commissions
- Utilities Board –4/29/2025
Item #3 – Payment of Bills
General Fund-Vouchers #102172 – 102267 plus 1 ACH
Item #4 – Licenses – New & Renewal
- Hotel/Restaurant Liquor License – Tavern 1301, 1301 N. Main St.
City Clerk Williams informed Council that a concerned citizen brought to her attention that Tavern 1301 had marked takeout permit on their application but did not include the fees associated with this permit and had requested a two-year renewal with the state. We addressed both issues with Tavern 1301, they brought in the additional fees to be submitted with application and changed the two-year renewal request and initialed the change.
- Voting Yes: Gonzales, Mata, Jenkins, Crespin, Zavala, Bates
- Voting No:
Mayor Crespin stated “Let the record reflect that all Councilmembers voted an affirmative, motion passes 6-0”.
Audience Participation
None
City Treasurer Report
City Treasurer Schwartz announced the City was awarded the EPA Brownsfield Grant in the amount of $660,759.00 to be used towards the abatement of the Main Café.
Mayor Crespin asked about the email received from Lauren Boebert’s office.
City Treasurer Schwartz stated yes the email received was informing the City their WWTP project has been moved forward in the review process.
City Treasurer Schwartz reported that Public Works Director Mason received letter that the gravel pit has been released. They reached out to CPW today, as they will be doing most of the work on the archery range.
City Clerk Report
None
City Administrator Report
Common Grounds
Mayor Crespin announce that the Common Grounds is Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 7:00 a.m. in the Cultural Event Center featuring the Fire Department.
McClave State Bank
Mayor Crespin announced that the McClave State Bank grand opening is Friday, June 6, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with lunch being served.
Community Social
Mayor Crespin announced that the Community Social is Friday, June 6, 2025 at Willow Creek Park by the pool. Events below:
- 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. swimming
- 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. meet, greet & eat
- 9:00 p.m. movie
Parks & Recreation Department Update
Mayor Crespin reported that the Parks & Recreation department are moving forward with the archery range they have had the grand opening of the dog park and the pool repairs are complete and looking at a May 31, 2025 pool opening. Also they will begin delivering the dirt at Escondido Park and then sod to follow.
Community Development Department Update
Mayor Crespin reported that Community Development Department has been finalizing the Comprehensive Plan along with assisting the Parks and Recreation Department on their Master Plan. They continue work on the Main Café project and finished the move to their new office location in the Community Resource Building.
City Treasurer Schwartz mentioned that they are still waiting on the notice to proceed on the sidewalk project.
Reports and Correspondence from Council
Planning and Zoning Update
Councilmember Gonzales announced that the board reviewed the Comprehensive Plan along with discussion of the vacating property which are both on the agenda tonight.
Golf Board Update
Councilmember Gonzales reported that the Memorial Day Tournament was cancelled due to not enough interest. He stated in the month of June there will be three benefit golf tournaments. June 7th Glow Golf Tournament, June 14th DECA Tournament, and June 28 Wiley Panther Open Tournament.
Councilmember Gonzales reported that the Superintendent gave a report that the greens have been top dressed, they have placed pesticide and fertilizer on all of the green. They went out for bid on the bush hog and received a bid from Redland in the amount of $25,000.00. They currently have three sheds open along with three sheds they need to have tenants removed and get someone into those sheds as well.
Councilmember Gonzales stated that their new Boardmember started with this meeting and Boardmember Jennings suggested that they do some radio advertisement to try and promote the golf course. He also reported that there was a letter of resignation by Ron Wollert, the current board sent out an email to all members asking for letters of interest.
Airport Board Update
Councilmember Mata stated that the Airport Board was unable to meet but that there is still an open vacancy on the board.
Public Safety Board Update
Councilmember Jenkins stated that the board is holding a special meeting on Thursday to discuss the speeding on Main St.
NEW BUSINESS
Ports to Plains Update
Mike Duffy and Beverly Haggard gave an update on Ports to Plains. Mike spoke briefly of the annual Washington DC Fly-In he attended in March. Beverly Haggard provided an update on the Ports to Plains meeting in Lubbock. Included in packet was a status report on the Nine State Corridor (Ports to Plains Alliance) along with hand out on “Why is the Lamar Reliever Route a Priority”.
Display and Service Agreement with Tri-State Fireworks
Councilmember Jenkins moved and Councilmember Gonzales seconded to approve Display and Service Agreement with Tri-State Fireworks and authorize the Mayor to sign.
- Voting Yes: Gonzales, Mata, Jenkins, Crespin, Zavala, Bates
- Voting No: None
Mayor Crespin stated “Let the record reflect that all Councilmembers voted an affirmative, motion passes 6-0”.
Comprehensive Plan Final Review
Community Development Director Crampton gave an update on the Comprehensive Plan Final review. She wanted to acknowledge the members of the Pathfinders Committee Susan Crites, Mike Duffy, Josh Emick, Rinda Emick, Michelle Hiigel, Connie Jacobson, Luis Martinez, Cheryl Sanchez, Judy Turpin, Warren Camp and the Navigator Youth Committee included both 2023-24, 2024-25 Student Council members.
She stated that on May 21, 2025 the Planning and Zoning Commission approved and adopted the plan, recommending it for adoption by the City Council. The plan is now open for final review and in addition to tonight’s update there will be a press release and social media posts. There will be links to the document on the website and tonight’s video. There will be copies available for review in the City Clerk’s office.
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”
Councilmember Bates moved and Councilmember Mata seconded to 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”
- Voting Yes: Gonzales, Mata, Jenkins, Crespin, Zavala, Bates
- Voting No: None
Mayor Crespin stated “Let the record reflect that all Councilmembers voted an affirmative, motion passes 6-0”.
Transfer of Airport Entitlement Funds to the Limon Municipal Airport
Councilmember Bates moved and Councilmember Jenkins seconded to approve the transfer of Airport Entitlement Funds to the Limon Municipal Airport.
Voting Yes: Gonzales, Mata, Jenkins, Crespin, Zavala, Bates
Voting No: None
Mayor Crespin stated “Let the record reflect that all Councilmembers voted an affirmative, motion passes 6-0”.
Liaison Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Brief discussion of the liaison appointments with changes to the PEP Board liaison to Councilmember Gonzales and adding a liaison to the Adjustment and Appeals board of Councilmember Bates as a non-voting member.
Councilmember Gonzales moved and Councilmember Mata seconded to approve the changes of the Liaison Appointments as stated above.
Voting Yes: Gonzales, Mata, Jenkins, Crespin, Zavala, Bates
Voting No: None
Mayor Crespin stated “Let the record reflect that all Councilmembers voted an affirmative, motion passes 6-0”.
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. Brent’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. Brent’s Cottage Place Addition also known as 701 East Beech Street, City of Lamar, Colorado”
Councilmember Bates moved and Councilmember Jenkins seconded to approve 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”.
- Voting Yes: Gonzales, Mata, Jenkins, Crespin, Zavala, Bates
- Voting No: None
Mayor Crespin stated “Let the record reflect that all Councilmembers voted an affirmative, motion passes 6-0”.
Miscellaneous
None
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
Councilmember Jenkins moved and Councilmember Bates seconded to enter into 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.
- Voting Yes: Gonzales, Mata, Jenkins, Crespin, Zavala, Bates
- Voting No: None
Mayor Crespin stated “Let the record reflect that all Councilmembers voted an affirmative, motion passes 6-0”.
Regular meeting recessed and executive session convened at 7:58 p.m.
Councilmember Jenkins moved and Councilmember Bates seconded that executive session adjourn at 8:37 p.m. and open meeting was reconvened.
- Voting Yes: Gonzales, Mata, Jenkins, Crespin, Zavala, Bates
- Voting No: None
Mayor Crespin stated “Let the record reflect that all Councilmembers voted an affirmative, motion passes 6-0”.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Jenkins moved and Councilmember Bates seconded that the meeting adjourn.
- Voting Yes: Gonzales, Mata, Jenkins, Crespin, Zavala, Bates
- Voting No: None
Mayor Crespin stated “Let the record reflect that all Councilmembers voted an affirmative, motion passes 6-0”.
The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
Linda Williams – City Clerk
Kirk Crespin – Mayor