The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 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
a) Chelsea Meece, Systems Coordinator Las Animas & Huerfano Counties –
Homelessness Update
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 February 4, 2025 and Special Meeting
Minutes of February 10, 2025
b) Re-appointment of Lawerence Kiefer to the Library Advisory Board
c) Removal of Jason Decker from the Lodging Tax Advisory Board
d) Approval of Bills
e) Approval of Payroll, February 15, 2025 through February 28, 2025
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
February 18, 2025
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7) 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
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)
9) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a) Consideration of the purchase of one 2024 Caterpillar 420 Backhoe for the Water
Department in the amount of $77,216.79
b) Consideration of Change Order #1 for the Trinidad Water Storage Tank
Rehabilitation specifically for the full exterior mitigation of the coatings at the North
and South Tank for $237,774.00
10) REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
11) ADJOURNMENT