February 09, 2026

The City Council met in a regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room with Mayor Crespin presiding.

Present:  Joe Gonzales, Mark Headlee, Kirk Crespin, David Zavala, Brad Johnson, Brent Bates, Kristin Schwartz, Mitch Hammes, Lance Clark

Absent: Gerry Jenkins

Amend Agenda to Add New Item 7 moving Item 7 & 8 to Item 8 & 9.

Councilmember Bates moved and Councilmember Headlee seconded to amend agenda to add new item 7 moving item 7 & 8 to Item 8 & 9.

• Voting Yes:   Gonzales, Headlee, Crespin, Zavala, Johnson, Bates
• Voting No:    

Mayor Crespin stated “Let the record reflect that all Councilmembers voted an affirmative, motion passes 6-0”.

Consent Agenda

Councilmember Headlee moved and Councilmember Bates seconded to approve the consent agenda Items 1-4, with the correction of minutes in the packet to reflect the 1/26/26 Council Minutes and the 1/13/26 Utility Board Minutes.

Item #1 – Approval of Council Meeting Minutes – 1/26/2026

Item #2 – Approval of Minutes for Boards and Commissions

a)    Utilities Board – 1/13/2026

Item #3 – Payment of Bills

General Fund-Vouchers #104056 - #104156

Item #4 – License New/Renewals

a)    Tavern Liquor License – The Buzzard’s Roost, 101 N. Main St.

• Voting Yes:   Gonzales, Headlee, Crespin, Zavala, Johnson, 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 reported that the City applied for some Community Project Funding through Congresswomen Boeber’ts office for our WWTP project.  We were awarded one million dollars that will go towards the WWTP construction.  There are meetings planned to get together with JVA to start the laying the construction schedule out.

City Treasurer Schwartz reported that the last few weeks have been rolling out the utility module in Tyler.  Bills have been sent out and this week working on the online bill pay portal.  Next step is for some staff training on adding and changing accounts. 

City Treasurer reported that for HR there are several positions open for the City of Lamar that are being advertised.  They are on Facebook and the website.  The Communications and PR Specialist still open, Facilities Manager is open but there have been some interviews set up so if there is a successful candidate found in those interviews the position will be closed.  The Recreation Supervisor is still open and they have also got interviews planned but if they fill within these interviews it will be closed.  There are two 911 Dispatcher positions open, a Deputy Public Works, and Maintenance Senior positions open.  She stated that they are getting ready to advertise for the Seasonal Pool positions of Manager, Asst. Manager, Head Life Guard and Concessions.  There will be seasonal parks and cemetery positions advertised and possibly a GIS position.  Applications can be found online, City Administrators office and City Clerk’s office.

City Clerk Report

None

 City Administrator Report

Tidy Tails Pet Parlor Grand Opening - City Administrator Hammes announced that the Tidy Tails Pet Parlor Grand Opening is Friday, February 13, 2026, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, ribbon cutting 11:30 am at 125 S. Main St.

SDS 3rd Annual Sweetheart Dance - City Administrator Hammes announced that the 3rd Annual Sweetheart Dance is Saturday, February 14, 2026, 6:00-10:00 pm at the Lamar Elks Lodge.

Valentine Sock Hop Dance - City Administrator Hammes announced the Valentine Sock Hop Dance is February 14, 2026, 6:00 – 10:00 pm at the Lamar Resource & Senior Center.

Department Updates

City Administrator Hammes reported that the Building Department is moving to the Community Resource & Senior Center.

City Administrator Hammes announced that he has received the final report on the Strategic Plan from Dot Miller.  He has reviewed briefly and will be sending it out tomorrow for all to review.

Council Liaison

Sock Hop Dance

Councilmember Headlee announced that the Senor Center is hosting a Sock Hop Dance on February 14, 2026, this is an event for all ages.

Spay Neuter Clinic

Councilmember Headlee announced that there will be a Spay-Neuter clinic March 12-15, 2026, cats are $25.00, dogs are $35.00 and they will be offering vaccines and micro chipping for additional charge.

Chamber of Commerce Banquet Update

Councilmember Zavala stated that the Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet.  They gave out several awards and it was a great event along with announcing their board officers for 2026.

SECCI Fight Night

Councilmember Bates announced that the SECCI Fight Night will be July 18, 2026 and the Fairgrounds Pavilion.  They will also be bringing back the Golf Tournament on August 1, 2026.

NEW BUSINESS

Assignment of Private Hanger Development Agreement

Councilmember Zavala moved and Councilmember Johnson seconded to approve the assignment of Dean Reed’s Private Hanger Development Agreement to Dean Jagers and allow the Mayor to sign.

• Voting Yes:   Gonzales, Headlee, Crespin, Zavala, Johnson, Bates
• Voting No:     None

Mayor Crespin stated “Let the record reflect that all Councilmembers voted an affirmative, motion passes 6-0”.

 Earthscope Geodetic Monitoring Station Land Use Lease Agreement

Councilmember Bates moved and Councilmember Gonzales seconded to approve the Earthscope Geodetic Monitoring Station Land Use Lease Agreement with Addendum and allow the Mayor to sign.

• Voting Yes:   Gonzales, Headlee, Crespin, Zavala, Johnson, Bates
• Voting No:     None

Mayor Crespin stated “Let the record reflect that all Councilmembers voted an affirmative, motion passes 6-0”.

Designation of Representative to the County Health Pool

Councilmember Bates moved and Councilmember Headlee seconded to approve Designation of Representative to the County Health Pool and allow the Mayor to sign.

• Voting Yes:   Gonzales, Headlee, Crespin, Zavala, Johnson, Bates
• Voting No:    

Mayor Crespin stated “Let the record reflect that all Councilmembers voted an affirmative, motion passes 6-0”.

 Ratify Approval to Renew Option Technologies Software

Councilmember Bates moved and Councilmember Zavala seconded to approve to ratify approval to renew Option Technologies Software for a 1-year term in the amount of $718.11.

• Voting Yes:   Gonzales, Headlee, Crespin, Zavala, Johnson, Bates
• Voting No:    

Mayor Crespin stated “Let the record reflect that all Councilmembers voted an affirmative, motion passes 6-0”.

Approve Flixbus Services Agreement

Councilmember Gonzales moved and Councilmember Zavala seconded to approve Flixbus Service Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign.

• Voting Yes:   Gonzales, Headlee, Crespin, Zavala, Johnson, Bates
• Voting No:    

Mayor Crespin stated “Let the record reflect that all Councilmembers voted an affirmative, motion passes 6-0”.

Approval of Economic Development Incentive Agreement for Colorado Food Stores Inc.

Councilmember Bates moved and Councilmember Gonzales seconded to approve Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Prowers County Market Inc. and authorize the Mayor to sign.

• Voting Yes:   Gonzales, Headlee, Crespin, Zavala, Johnson, Bates
• Voting No:    

Mayor Crespin stated “Let the record reflect that all Councilmembers voted an affirmative, motion passes 6-0”.

Approve Lamar Days Annual Car Show Request

Councilmember Bates moved and Councilmember Zavala seconded to approve the Lamar Days Annual Car Show request of the use of the willow Creek Park and overnight camping the night of May 15, 2026.

• Voting Yes:   Gonzales, Headlee, Crespin, Zavala, Johnson, Bates
• Voting No:    

Mayor Crespin stated “Let the record reflect that all Councilmembers voted an affirmative, motion passes 6-0”.

 Miscellaneous

Mayor Crespin asked who would be on the radios in the morning.  Councilmember Johnson will be on KLMR and Mayor Crespin will be on KVAY.

Executive Session – For Discussion of Personnel Matters Under C.R.S. 24-6-402 (4)(f), for Annual Evaluations of City Administrator, City Clerk, City Treasurer, Municipal Judge, and City Attorney

Councilmember Gonzales moved and Councilmember Zavala seconded to enter into Executive Session – For Discussion of Personnel Matters Under C.R.S. 24-6-402 (4)(f), for Annual Evaluations of City Administrator, City Clerk, City Treasurer, Municipal Judge, and City Attorney.

• Voting Yes:   Gonzales, Headlee, Crespin, Zavala, Johnson, 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 7:44 p.m.

Councilmember Bates moved and Councilmember Gonzales seconded that executive session adjourn at 8:34 p.m. and open meeting was reconvened.

• Voting Yes:   Gonzales, Headlee, Crespin, Zavala, Tamez, 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 Gonzales moved and Councilmember Zavala seconded that the meeting adjourn.

• Voting Yes:   Gonzales, Headlee, Crespin, Zavala, Johnson, 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 8:35 p.m.