City Council of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 6:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 6:00 P.M.
in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 135 N. Animas Street, Trinidad, Colorado, 81082
Meeting Protocols:
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CONVERSATIONS INTO THE LOBBY AREA.
ANNOUNCE YOUR NAME CLEARLY FOR THE RECORD EACH TIME YOU SPEAK.
The following items are on file for consideration of Council:
1) ROLL CALL
2) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3) POLICY ITEMS & STAFF REPORTS
a) Joint concept review with Planning, Zoning & Variance Commission of proposed
major impact application for the development of Love’s Travel Plaza
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. Those wishing to speak MUST sign in no
later than 6:00 pm. 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 April 16, 2024 and Special Meeting
Minutes of April 22, 2024
b) Ratify General Services Union Contract 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2026
c) Approval of Bills
d) Approval of Payroll, April 27, 2024 through May 10, 2024
6) PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Public hearing for consideration of an ordinance amending Section 3-23(3)(a),
Alcohol Beverage Festival Standards of Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages, of the Code
of Ordinance of the City of Trinidad concerning timing for the submission of festival
permit applications
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
May 7, 2024
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6) PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont.)
i) Second reading of an ordinance amending Section 3-23(3)(a), Alcohol Beverage
Festival Standards of Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages, of the Code of Ordinance of the
The City of Trinidad concerning the timing for the submission of festival permit applications
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Consideration of Special Event Permit application (malt, vinous, and spirituous) filed
by Memorial Statue for Ms. Cathay Williams at 616 E. Main Street on 5/31 & 6/1/24
8) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a) First reading of an ordinance amending Article 7 (“Sign”), of Chapter 14 (“Trinidad
Land Use Code”), to include language previously contained within the Trinidad
Municipal Code regarding Murals, and setting a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on June
4, 2024
b) Consideration of Special Event Permit (malt, vinous and spirituous) filed by
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks #181 at 120 S. Maple Street on 5/11 and
8/2/2024
c) Permanent modification of premises application filed by Pecos League of
Professional Baseball, LLC at 700 Smith Avenue
d) New Hotel & Restaurant liquor license filed by Busy Bee Operations, LLC d/b/a The
Hive at 228 W. Main Street, Suite B – set for public hearing on June 18, 2024 at 6:00
p.m and tentative neighborhood boundary as the corporate City limits
e) Report of Changes filed by Rino’s LLC at 400 E. Main Street
f) Resolution setting a hearing date for the annexation petition for Love’s Travel Plaza
Annexation I – 6:00 p.m. on June 18, 2024
g) Resolution setting a hearing date for the annexation petition for Love’s Travel Plaza
Annexation II – 6:00 p.m. on June 18, 2024
h) Consideration of the bid results for Curb Cuts and Sidewalks Phase 3 Project #05-
2024 (recommended award to Performance Builders and Roofers in the amount
$479,902.50)
i) First reading of an ordinance granting Local Landmark Designation to the property
described as O T S BLK-111-LT-3-OTS BLK-111-PT-LT-2- TERRY WEST PT-BLKS-7-
8, City of Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado, and setting a hearing date for
consideration of said ordinance at 6:00 p.m. on May 21, 2024
9) COUNCIL REPORTS
10) REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
11) ADJOURNMENT