Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 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
2) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3) POLICY ITEMS & STAFF REPORTS
a) Arts & Culture Advisory Commission Update
b) Carnegie Library Update
c) Trinidad Animal Shelter Update
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. 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.
5) COUNCIL REPORTS
6) 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 Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2026
b) Special Event Permit application filed by Benevolent and Protective Order
of Elks Lodge 181 at 120 S. Maple Street on April 11, 2026
135 N. Animas St
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-9843
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).
Celebrating America’s 250 ~ Colorado’s 150 ~ Trinidad’s 150
Trinidad City Council Agenda ~ Regular Meeting ~ March 17, 2026 ~ Page 2
6) CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL (cont.)
c) Special Event Permit application filed by Mt. Carmel Wellness and
Community Center at 225 N. Commercial Street on May 15, June 12, June
24, and August 21, 2026
d) Approval of temporary modification of premise permit filed by Mt. Carmel
Wellness and Community Center at 911 Robinson Avenue
e) Approval of the Bills
f) Approval of Payroll, March 14, 2026, through March 27, 2026
7) PUBLIC HEARINGS (none)
8) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a) Board and Commission Interviews
b) Consideration of Appointment to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
c) Consideration of Appointment to the Urban Renewal Authority Commission
d) Consideration of the Request for Bid (RFB) submitted by EDG Construction for
the Public Works Drainage and Sewer Improvements Project #10-2025
9) REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
10) ADJOURNMENT