The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 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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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. 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 December 2, 2025, and Special Meeting
Minutes of December 8, 2025
Appointment of Eric Shephard to the Arts & Culture Advisory Commission
Approval of Bills
Approval of Payroll, December 6, 2025 through December 19, 2025 and December
20, 2025, through January 2, 2026
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
December 16, 2025
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7) PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Public hearing for consideration 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
i) Second 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
b) Public hearing for consideration 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
i) Second 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
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)
9) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a) Interview and consideration of the appointment of Renee Monohan to the Library
Advisory Board
b) Consideration of approval of the City of Trinidad to purchase/accept real property
owned by SCC Tysons West LLC. The property is unplatted land known as Parcel
1282400 found in portion of Section 7, Township 33 South, Range 63 West of the 6th
P.M., Council of Las Animas, State of Colorado, known as Tract “E”
c) Consideration and approval to execute the 2026 Operations, Maintenance, and
Management Services Agreement with Operations Management International, Inc.,
known as Jacobs, for the City of Trinidad Wastewater Treatment Plant
d) Consideration of water lease agreement with Dakota Wall Resort, LLC
e) Discussion and consideration of rescinding the water lease agreement with Torres
Trout Hatchery and Ken Torres, approved on August 19, 2025, if not executed by
December 31, 2025
Trinidad City Council Agenda
Regular Meeting
December 16, 2025
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (CONT.)
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Approval for the sale of City-owned property known as Parcel D, Industrial Park,
Filing One to Pilot Travel Centers, LLC
Consideration of an amended and restated economic development incentives
workforce housing agreement for Holy Trinity Project
Consideration of approval to execute an updated agreement with Destination iQ for
2026
REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
ADJOURNMENT
