City Council of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, Regular Meeting, October 15, 2024, at 6:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 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 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 a Rezone for property owned by San Isabel Electric
Association
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) COUNCIL REPORTS
6) 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 1, 2024 and the Special
Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2024
b) Approval of La Puerta Business Improvement District 2025 Operating Plan and
Budget
c) Approval of Bills
d) Approval of Payroll, October 12, 2024, through October 25, 2024
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 15, 2024
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7) PUBLIC HEARINGS to take public comment on the following:
a) Capital Budget Estimates
b) 2025 Annual Budget
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)
9) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a) Extraterritorial ¾” Water Tap request from Joel and Glenda Lopez, at 16780 County
Road 18.8, Weston, CO 81091
b) Consideration of the additional (overmatch) funding needed to construct the City of
Trinidad Pedestrian Audible Signal Upgrade Project
c) Consideration of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester Dewatering Proposal
from BIOVELOCITY
10) REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
11) EXECUTIVE SESSION
a) 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
b) For the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be
subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing
negotiators, under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402-(4)(e) – Legal Representation
12) ADJOURNMENT