City Council of the City of Trinidad, Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 6:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 6:00 P.M.
in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 135 N. Animas Street, Trinidad, Colorado, 81082
Meeting Protocols:
PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES; BE RESPECTFUL AND TAKE PERSONAL
CONVERSATIONS INTO THE LOBBY AREA.
The following items are on file for consideration by the 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 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 the Council and the individual who initiated the
comment or inquiry.
Written materials for presentation to the 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 August 6, 2024 and Special Meeting
Minutes of August 13, 2024
b) Approval of Bills
c) Approval of Payroll, August 3, 2024 through August 16, 2024
6) PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Public hearing for consideration of an ordinance submitted to the voters of the City
of Trinidad at the general election to be held on November 5, 2024, a referendum to
increase the three percent lodging tax originally authorized by the registered electors
on November 6, 2001, to six percent, the proceeds of which to be used for the
purposes authorized by Chapter 7, Section 7-46 of the Trinidad Municipal Code, or
as may be amended, as a tax increase pursuant to Section 20 of Article X of the Colorado Constitution
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
August 20, 2024
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6) PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont.)
i) Second reading of an ordinance submitted to the voters of the City of Trinidad at
the general election to be held on November 5, 2024, a referendum to increase the
three percent lodging tax originally authorized by the registered electors on
November 6, 2001, to six percent, the proceeds of which to be used for the purposes
authorized by Chapter 7, Section 7-46 of the Trinidad Municipal Code, or as may be
amended, as a tax increase pursuant to Section 20 of Article X of the Colorado
Constitution
b) Public hearing for consideration of an ordinance increasing the lodging tax
authorized at November 6, 2001, election from three percent(3%) to six percent (6%)
commencing January 1, 2025, in the City of Trinidad, Colorado on transactions of
furnishings rooms or accommodations, the proceeds of which to be used for the
purpose authorized by Chapter 7, Section 7-46, of the Trinidad Municipal Code, or as
maybe amended, as an increased tax pursuant to Section 20 of Article X of the
Colorado Constitution
i) Second reading of an ordinance increasing the lodging tax authorized in November
6, 2001, election from three percent(3%) to six percent (6%) commencing January 1,
2025, in the City of Trinidad, Colorado on transactions of furnishings rooms or
accommodations, the proceeds of which are to be used for the purpose authorized by
Chapter 7, Section 7-46, of the Trinidad Municipal Code, or as may be amended, as
an increased tax pursuant to Section 20 of Article X of the Colorado Constitution
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)
8) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a) Special Event Permit application (malt, vinous, and spirituous) filed by Kiwanis Club
of Trinidad at 206 N. Animas Street
b) Special Event Permit application (malt, vinous, and spirituous) filed by Trinidad-Las
Animas County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at 201 W. Main Street
c) Consideration of temporary modification of premise permit filed by Hollywood Bar
& Café, LLC at 1133 N. Linden Avenue
d) Appointment and alternate appointment to the CML’s 2024-25 Policy Committee
e) Consideration of Employment Agreement with Michael Valentine to serve as Acting City Manager
f) A Resolution adopting the Strategic Plan of the City of Trinidad, Colorado
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
August 20, 2024
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8) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (cont.)
g) First reading of an ordinance repealing and reenacting articles 7, 8 and 11 of Chapter
2, Administration, of the Trinidad Municipal Code and setting a public hearing on
September 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
h) First reading of an ordinance repealing and reenacting Section 2-18(1),
Administrative Officers; Departmental and Personnel Charts, of Chapter 2,
Administration of the Trinidad Municipal Code and setting a public hearing on
September 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
i) First reading of an ordinance repealing and reenacting Article 10 of Chapter 2,
Administration, Municipal Utility Department of the Trinidad Municipal Code and
setting a public hearing on September 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
9) COUNCIL REPORTS
10) REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
11) EXECUTIVE SESSION – For a conference with the City Attorney for the purpose of
receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) – Boards and
Commissions
12) ADJOURNMENT