The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 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 REPORT
a)
Fire Department Revenue 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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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.
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7)
Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2025
Re-appointment of Lisa Glorioso to the Historic Preservation Commission
Approval of Bills
Approval of Payroll, November 8, 2025 through November 21, 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a)
New Hotel & Restaurant liquor license application filed by CGNJ Tap, Inc. at 1414
Van Buren Street
i)
Executive Session – Quasi-Judicial Deliberation
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 aid(s).
Trinidad City Council Agenda
Regular Meeting
November 18, 2025
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7) PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont.)
b) 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
i) Executive Session – Quasi-Judicial Deliberation 8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)
9) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a) Consideration of the appointment of Arna Miller to the Planning, Zoning, and Variance
Commission b) Consideration of a purchase of one (1) 2025 Caterpillar 420 Backhoe for the Gas
Department
c) First reading of an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Section 7-46 (“City Lodging Tax
Fund”), and Repealing Section 7-47 (“Lodging Tax Advisory Board”), in its entirety, of
Chapter 7 (“Finance and Taxation”), Article 7 (“Lodging Tax”), of the Trinidad Municipal
Code, and setting a public hearing for consideration of said ordinance at 6:00 p.m. on
December 16, 2025
d) First reading of an ordinance appropriating certain sums of money out of the revenues
of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, to defray and meet the liabilities of the City of Trinidad
for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026; said
ordinance being termed the annual appropriation bill for the 2026 fiscal year and setting
a public hearing on December 16, 2025, at 6:00 pm
10) REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
11) ADJOURNMENT
