City Council of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, Regular Meeting, Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 6:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 6:00 P.M.
in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 135 N. Animas Street, Trinidad, Colorado, 81082 and
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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
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
October 17, 2023
Page 2
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.
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 October 3, 2023
b) Adoption of Resolution directing future “Housing Now” Affordable Workforce
Housing Incentive Program Applications – to suspend the program until additional
funding is made available
c) Approval of Bills
d) Approval of Payroll, October 14, 2023 through October 27, 2023
6) PUBLIC HEARINGS to take public comment on the following:
a) Capital Budget Estimates
b) 2024 Annual Budget
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)
8) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a) First reading of an ordinance granting Local Landmark Designation to the property
described as Greenhouse Parking Subdivision Parcel B (formerly known as Terry’s
West Block 13 – 613 Arizona Avenue), City of Trinidad, Las Animas County,
Colorado, and setting a hearing date for consideration of said ordinance at 6:00 p.m.
on November 8, 2023
b) First reading of an ordinance granting Local Landmark Designation to the property
described as Greenhouse Parking Subdivision Parcel A (formerly known as Terry’s
West Block 13 – 101 Pine Street), City of Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado,
and setting a hearing date for consideration of said ordinance at 6:00 p.m. on
November 8, 2023
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
October 17, 2023
Page 3
8) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (Cont.)
c) First reading of an ordinance vacating a portion of an unused alley in Block 1,
Kirschbaum Addition to the City of Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado
(abutting 1006 Western – Jane Fredman, applicant) and setting a hearing date for
consideration of said ordinance at 6:00 p.m. on November 8, 2023
d) Approval of La Puerta Business Improvement District 2024 Operating Plan and
Budget
e) Consideration of authorization for expenditure to Plan B Networks in the amount of
$74,402 for IT Infrastructure for security upgrades
9) COUNCIL REPORTS
10) REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
11) ADJOURNMENT