The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers at City
Hall, 135 N. Animas Street, Trinidad, CO 81082 and
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The following items are on file for consideration of Council:
1) ROLL CALL
2) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3) POLICY ITEMS & STAFF REPORTS
a) ARPA Update – Carlos Lopez
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.
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 3, 2021
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4) PETITIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS, ORAL OR WRITTEN (Cont.)
Written materials for presentation to 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 July 20, 2021
b) Appointment of Jay Gillespie to the Corazon de Trinidad Historic Main Street Board
c) Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Las Animas County for the conduct
of the November 2, 2021 Regular Election as a Coordinated Election and for the
conduct of all future Coordinated Elections
d) Approval of modification to Entertainment District Reporting to allow Paradox Beer
Company, Inc. at 316 N. Commercial Street to attach to the district
e) Approval of Bills
f) Approval of Payroll, July 24, 2021 through August 6, 2021
6) PUBLIC HEARINGS
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)
8) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a) Consideration of authorization to acquire property for the Gas Department
9) COUNCIL REPORTS
10) REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
11) ADJOURNMENT
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).
