City Council of the City of Trinidad, Regular Meeting, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 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
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4)
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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6)
COUNCIL REPORTS
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)
c)
7)
Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2025
Approval of Bills
Approval of Payroll, July 5, 2025 through July 18, 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a)
New Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine liquor license application filed by
Maverik Inc. dba Maverik #775 at 16420 County Rd. 71.1
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
July 15, 2025
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont.)
b)
Public hearing for consideration of an ordinance amending the zone classifications
of property described as two parcels of land, containing 18,075 square feet and
containing 22,848 square feet, located in Section 18, Township 33 South, Range 63
west of the Sixth P.M., City of Trinidad, County of Las Animas, State of Colorado,
from Community Commercial and Industrial, to Open
i)
First reading of an ordinance amending the zone classifications of property
described as two parcels of land, containing 18,075 square feet and containing
22,848 square feet, located in Section 18, Township 33 South, Range 63 west
of the Sixth P.M., City of Trinidad, County of Las Animas, State of Colorado,
from Community Commercial and Industrial, to Open and setting a hearing
date for consideration of said ordinance on August 5, 2025 at 6:00 pm
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a)
b)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, determining that an
election is required to submit to the voters one referred measure, and that such
election should be held as a coordinated election.
Consideration of Clay Creek Land Lease Agreement and the Interconnection
Agreement
REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
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).