City Council of the City of Trinidad Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 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) Front Range Rail District Presentation
b) Water Restrictions Staff Report
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.
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.
5) COUNCIL REPORTS
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 ~ July 7, 2026 ~ Page 2
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 the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026
b) Approval of Bills
c) Approval of Payroll, July 4, 2026 through July 17, 2026
7) PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Public hearing for consideration of an ordinance vacating 62.5 feet of
Hayes Street adjacent to Block 46 of the James Addition to the City of
Trinidad and accepting a dedication of additional right-of-way adjacent to
Chicago Row
i) Second reading of an ordinance vacating 62.5 feet of Hayes Street
adjacent to Block 46 of the James Addition to the City of Trinidad
and accepting a dedication of additional right-of-way adjacent to
Chicago Row
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a) Consideration of approval of MOU with Las Animas County to establish an
Emergency Operation Center
b) Consideration of approval of MOU with Las Animas County for a
Detoxification Facility
c) Consideration of Resolution to approve the City of Trinidad’s participation
in the Front Range Rail District Train Station Program
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 ~ July 7, 2026 ~ Page 2
9) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS(cont.)
d) Consideration of the bid submitted by Baca Construction for the Santa Fe
Trail Multi-Use Path Project #12-2022, CDOT Project Code #RMSM-296-
023, Project Code 25448
10) REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
11) ADJOURNMENT