City Council of the City of Trinidad Regular Meeting

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 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:
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ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
POLICY ITEMS & STAFF REPORTS
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.
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Trinidad School District Interim Superintendent – Olivia Bachicha
COUNCIL REPORTS
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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.
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b)
Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2025 and Special Meeting
Minutes of May 12, 2025
New Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine liquor license application filed by
Maverik Inc. dba Maverik #775 at 16420 County Rd. 71.1 – Set for public hearing
at 6:00 p.m. on July 1, 202
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
May 20, 2025
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CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL (cont.)
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Approval of Bills
Approval of Payroll, May 10, 2025 through May 23, 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a)
Public hearing for consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 13 (“Parks and
Recreation”) of the Trinidad Municipal Code by adding a new Section 13-4
concerning regulation of certain commercial recreational activities and work in and
on the Purgatoire River Corridor and amending and renumbering the penalty clause
for violations
i)
Second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 13 (“Parks and
Recreation”) of the Trinidad Municipal Code by adding a new Section 13-4
concerning regulation of certain commercial recreational activities and work
in and on the Purgatoire River Corridor and amending and renumbering the
penalty clause for violations
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a)
b)
Consideration of Lodging Tax Advisory Board Funding Requests
Consideration of the Annexation Agreement with Maverik, Inc., Maverik North
Annexation
REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
EXECUTIVE SESSION –
a)
For a conference with the City’s attorney for the purpose of receiving legal
advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b) –
Avoidance of legal liability and discussion of pending legal matters
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).