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

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado, will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 6:00 P.M.
in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 135 N. Animas Street, Trinidad, Colorado, 81082
Meeting Protocols:
IF IN PERSON – 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
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 15, 2024 and Special Meeting
Minutes of October 18, 2024 and October 28, 2024
b) Approval of Bills
c) Approval of Payroll, October 26, 2024 through November 8, 2024
7) PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Public hearing for consideration ordinance establishing and implementing a
program to charge mitigation rates for the deployment of emergency and nonemergency services by the Trinidad Fire Department for services rendered by the
department
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
November 5, 2024
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7) PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont.)
i) Second reading ordinance establishing and implementing a program to
charge mitigation rates for the deployment of emergency and non-emergency
services by the Trinidad Fire Department for services rendered by the
department
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Approval of La Puerta Business Improvement District 2025 Operating Plan and
Budget
9) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a) First reading of an ordinance granting Local Landmark Designation to the property
described as OTS BLK-66-S1/2 of LT-3- BEING 34.75 FT ON WALNUT X272FT ON
3RD X 34.75 FT ON CHESTNUT, City of Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado
and setting a public hearing on December 3, 2024, at 6:00
b) Resolution amending Marijuana Sales Tax allocation policy
c) Resolution authorizing expenditure of marijuana revenue received by the City of
Trinidad (2nd Quarter, 2024)
d) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, Authorizing the use
of Natural Gas Fund Reserves to write off the deficit recognized in the Gas Fund
10) REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
11) ADJOURNMENT