City Council of the City of Trinidad, Colorado Regular Meeting, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 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.
a)
b)
Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 5, 2025 and Special Meeting
Minutes of August 11, 2025
Reschedule Public Hearings for consideration of the following ordinances to 6:00
pm on September 2, 2025: i) An ordinance to extend for an indefinite term the one
percent sales tax originally authorized by a vote of the people on November 4, 1980
and extended six times since, and to provide for dedication of the revenue from such
tax to Capital Projects, Purchases and Maintenance; ii) An ordinance submitting to
the voters of the City of Trinidad at the Regular Election to be held on November 5,
2025, a Referendum to indefinitely extend the one percent sales tax originally
authorized by the people on November 4, 1980 and extended by a vote of the people
six times since, and dedicate the revenues from such sales tax to Capital Projects,
Purchases and Maintenance; iii) An ordinance amending Section 1-4 of Chapter 21
“Special Events”) of the Trinidad Municipal Code to expand on the definition of a “
Special Event”
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
August 19, 2025
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11)
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL (cont.)
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d)
e)
f)
Approval of Special Event Permit application filed by Arthur Roy Mitchell Memorial
Inc. at 150 E. Main Street on August 30, 2025, and October 18, 2025
Intergovernmental Agreement with Las Animas County for the conduct of the
November 4, 2025 Coordinated Election
Approval of Bills
Approval of Payroll, August 2, 2025, through August 15, 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a)
b)
c)
Consideration of Change Order #8 for the Trinidad Water Storage Tank
Rehabilitation Project for the increase of square footage on the North Side and
South Side Tanks for a cost of $210,427.29
Consideration of water lease agreement with Torres Trout Hatchery and Ken Torres
Appointment of City Representative to the South-Central Council of Government
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).