City Council of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 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:
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ROLL CALL
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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
POLICY ITEMS & STAFF REPORTS
a)
Second Quarter, 2025, Financial Report
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.
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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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7)
Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2025
Approval of Special Event Permit application (malt, vinous and spirituous) filed by
Kiwanis Club of Trinidad Foundation at 201 W. Main Street on September 27, 2025
Set the public hearings for the 2026 Budget and Capital Budget Estimates on
October 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of Bills
Approval of Payroll, August 30, 2025, through September 12, 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS (None)
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
September 16, 2025
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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e)
Memorial Resolution of the City Council acknowledging the contributions of
Anthony Mattie upon his passing
Consideration of 2026 Property/Casualty and Workers’ Compensation Renewal
quotes received from CIRSA
Consideration of the Request for Bid (RFB) submitted by Western Civil Contractors
for the Church Street Improvement Project #08-2025
Consideration of approval for the Mayor to sign a letter of request to the Department
of Local Affairs to amend LPC-24-039, Trinidad Planning Capacity
Consideration of the Proposal for Geotechnical Engineering Services from RJH
Consultants, Inc. for Monument Lake
REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
ADJOURNMENT