City Council of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 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
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) 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 January 7, 2025 and Special Meeting
Minutes of January 13, 2025
b) Approval of Bills
c) Approval of Payroll, January 18, 2025 through January 31, 2025
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)
8) PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Transfer of ownership of a tavern liquor license filed by Sanchos SBG LLC d/b/a
Sanchos Sports Bar & Grill at 516 E. Elm Street (formerly Sexy Pizza 5, LLC d/b/a
Sexy Pizza)
i) Executive Session – Quasi-Judicial Deliberation
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
January 21, 2025
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9) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a) First reading of an ordinance repealing and re-enacting 12-12 of Article 2 of Chapter
12 of the code of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, for the purpose of adjusting the rates
for Electric Service, Power, and Energy and setting a hearing date for consideration
of said ordinance on February 4, 2025, at 6 pm
b) First reading of an ordinance amending the City’s rates for Sewer Service and setting
a hearing date for consideration of said ordinance on February 4, 2025, at 6 pm
c) First reading of an ordinance adjusting the City of Trinidad Landfill Rates and
setting a hearing date for consideration of said ordinance on February 4, 2025, at 6
pm
d) First reading of an ordinance amending the City’s Water Rate schedule and setting a
hearing date for consideration of said ordinance on February 4, 2025, at 6 pm
e) First reading of an ordinance of the City of Trinidad, Colorado increasing the Gas
delivery charge applicable to all customer service classifications and setting a
hearing date for consideration of said ordinance on February 4, 2025, at 6 pm
f) Authorize issuance of a letter of support on behalf of Housing Authority, a letter of
support for property tax exemption, and a letter of intent for project-based vouchers
for the Marq Apartment Affordable Housing
g) Consideration of letter of support for the Marq Apartment Affordable Housing
Project
10) REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
11) ADJOURNMENT