The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 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 – 2026 Budget 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. Those wishing to speak MUST sign in no
later than 6:00 p.m. 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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Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2025 and the Special
Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2025
Re-appointment of Christopher Spain to the Planning, Zoning and Variance
Commission
Re-appointment of Matthew Neff to the Historic Preservation Commission
Re-appointment of Linda Vigil to the ARPA Board
New Hotel & Restaurant liquor license application filed by CGNJ Tap, Inc. at 1414
Van Buren Street and setting a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November
18, 2025, and the tentative neighborhood boundary as the corporate City limits
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
October 7, 2025
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CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL(cont.)
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New Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine liquor license application filed by Love’s
Travel Stop & Country Stores, Inc. dba Love’s Travel Stop #1035 at 1001 El Moro
Road and setting a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, and
the tentative neighborhood boundary as the corporate City limits
Approval of Bills
Approval of Payroll, September 13, 2025 through September 26, 2025 and
September 27, 2025 through October 10, 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS (None)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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Resolution authorizing the renewal of health insurance benefits for City employees
and their dependents through CEBT Health Care for plan year January 1, 2026,
through December 31, 2026
Consideration of the purchase of a Control Panel to operate the newly renovated
Centrifuges at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
EXECUTIVE SESSION – For discussion of a personnel matter under C.R.S. Section 24-6
402(2)(f) and not involving: any specific employees who have requested discussion of the
matter in open session; any member of this body or any elected official; the appointment of
any person to fill an office of this body or of an elected official; or personnel policies that do
not require the discussion of matters personal to particular employees – City Attorney
Evaluation
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).
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
