The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 135 N. Animas Street, Trinidad, Colorado, 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
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.
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).
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March 19, 2024
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4) PETITIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS, ORAL OR WRITTEN (Cont.)
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.
a) EXECUTIVE SESSION- For a conference with the City’s attorney for the purpose of
receiving legal advice on specific legal advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section
24-6-402(4)(b) -Legal advice pertaining to event planning
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 March 5, 2024
b) Approval of Bills
c) Approval of Payroll, March 2, 2024 through March 15, 2024 and March 16, 2024 through March 29, 2024
6) PUBLIC HEARINGS (None)
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)
8) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS a) Authorize additional expenditure for work on the Landfill Compactor
b) Resolution authorizing application for an EIAF grant for the Water Tank Rehab
project c) Consideration of Amended Housing Now Funding Agreement with Mount Carmel
Wellness and Community Center for the Holy Trinidad School Project
d) Resolution authorizing application for an EIAF grant for the More Housing Now and
Land Use Initiative grant for the Church Street improvements
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).
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Trinidad City Council Agenda Regular Meeting
March 19, 2024
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8) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (Cont.)
e) 420 Festival Planning Discussion
9) COUNCIL REPORTS
10) REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
11) ADJOURNMENT
