The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 6:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers at City
Hall, 135 N. Animas Street, Trinidad, CO 81082 and
through Zoom Meeting
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The following items are on file for consideration of Council:
1) ROLL CALL
2) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3) POLICY ITEMS & STAFF REPORTS
4) PETITIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS, ORAL OR WRITTEN
The Public Comment section offers an opportunity for any citizen to express opinions or ask
questions regarding City services, policies or other matters of community concern, and any agenda
items that are not a part of a scheduled public hearing. Citizens will have five minutes for comments.
This time limit was established to provide efficiency in the conduct of the meeting and to allow equal
opportunity for everyone wishing to speak. An immediate response should not be expected, as issues
are typically referred to City staff for follow-up or research and are then reported back to Council
and the individual who initiated the comment or inquiry.
Individuals with disabilities needing auxiliary aid(s) may request assistance by contacting Audra Garrett, City Clerk, 135 N.
Animas Street, Phone (719) 846-9843, or FAX (719) 846-4140. At least a 48 hour advance notice prior to the scheduled meeting
would be appreciated so that arrangements can be made to locate the requested auxiliary aid(s).
Trinidad City Council Agenda
Regular Meeting
July 6, 2021
Page 2
4) PETITIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS, ORAL OR WRITTEN (Cont.)
Written materials for presentation to Council must be submitted to the City Clerk as the speaker
approaches the podium.
5) CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
The Consent Agenda can be adopted by a simple motion. The Consent Agenda will be read aloud
prior to a vote on the motion. Any Consent Agenda item may be removed from the Consent Agenda
at the request of a Council Member for individual consideration.
a) Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2021
b) Approval of Special Events Permit request (malt, vinous and spirituous) by
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Lodge 181, 120 S. Maple Street for July 24,
2021
c) Re-Appointment of Duane Roy to the Housing Authority Board
d) Approval of Bills
e) Approval of Payroll, June 26, 2021 through July 9, 2021
6) PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Public hearing for consideration of an ordinance granting local landmark
designation to the property described as Original Townsite Block 117, Part of Lot 1,
70 feet by 168 feet, Original Townsite Block 117, north 20 feet of east 70 feet of Lot 1,
City of Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado
i) Second reading of an ordinance granting local landmark designation to the
property described as Original Townsite Block 117, Part of Lot 1, 70 feet by 168 feet,
Original Townsite Block 117, north 20 feet of east 70 feet of Lot 1, City of Trinidad,
Las Animas County, Colorado
b) Public hearing for consideration of an ordinance amending Section 14-45,
(“Administrative Adjustments”), of Chapter 14 (“Land Use code”), Article 4 (“Zoning
Ordinance”) of the Code of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, to expand upon
permissible administrative adjustments
i) Second reading of an ordinance amending Section 14-45, (“Administrative
Adjustments”), of Chapter 14 (“Land Use code”), Article 4 (“Zoning Ordinance”) of
the Code of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, to expand upon permissible
administrative adjustments
Individuals with disabilities needing auxiliary aid(s) may request assistance by contacting Audra Garrett, City Clerk, 135 N.
Animas Street, Phone (719) 846-9843, or FAX (719) 846-4140. At least a 48 hour advance notice prior to the scheduled meeting
would be appreciated so that arrangements can be made to locate the requested auxiliary aid(s).
Trinidad City Council Agenda
Regular Meeting
July 6, 2021
Page 3
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)
8) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a) Consideration of Professional Services Agreement with Hg Consult, Inc. for the
Trinidad Traffic Study & Plan
b) Resolution determining that an election is required to elect the Mayor and three City
Council Members and that such election should be held as a coordinated election
c) Consideration of pledge of $12,500 in support of the RAISE Discretionary Grant –
Southwest Chief
d) Authorization to make application for a CDOT grant to add lighting on the Riverwalk
from Cedar Street (historic Water Works Building) to Linden Avenue
9) COUNCIL REPORTS
10) REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
11) EXECUTIVE SESSION – For a conference with the City’s attorney for the purpose of
receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b) – Use
of public property and ADA compliance
12) ADJOURNMENT