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

There will be a Work Session at 5:00 P.M. followed by the Regular Meeting of the City Council of
the City of Trinidad, Colorado, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 135 N. Animas Street, Trinidad, Colorado, 81082
WORK SESSION
1) Discussion of the Mayor’s Task Force
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
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 February 3, 2026
b) Bills
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 ~ February 17, 2026 ~ Page 2
6) CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL (cont.)
c) Approval of Payroll, February 14, 2026, through February 27, 2026
7) PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Public hearing of ordinance for the purpose of adjusting the rates for
electric service, power, and energy
i) Second reading of an ordinance for the purpose of adjusting
the rates for electric service, power, and energy
b) Public hearing of an ordinance increasing the gas delivery charge
applicable to all customer service classifications
i) Second reading of an ordinance increasing the gas delivery
charge applicable to all customer service classifications
8) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a) Boards and Commission Interviews
b) Consideration of appointment to the Lodging Tax Advisory Board
c) Consideration of appointment to the Housing Authority Board
d) Consideration of appointment to the Urban Forestry Board
e) Consideration of appointment to the Arts & Culture Advisory Commission
f) Consideration of appointment to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
g) Consideration of appointment to the Main Street Board
9) REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
10) ADJOURNMENT