City Council of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, AMENDED Regular Meeting, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:00 P.M

~AMENDED~
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 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
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 17, 2026
b) Approval of the Bills
c) Approval of Payroll, February 28, 2026, through March 13, 2026
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 ~ March 3, 2026 ~ Page 2
7) PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Public hearing for consideration of an ordinance granting Local Landmark
Designation to property described as Holy Trinity Subdivision, Lot B of
Lot 1, containing 0.824 acres, more or less, addressed as 201 Church Street
(School Building), Original Townsite, to Trinidad, Colorado
i) Second reading of an ordinance granting Local Landmark
Designation to property described as Holy Trinity Subdivision, Lot
B of Lot 1, containing 0.824 acres, more or less, addressed as 201
Church Street (School Building), Original Townsite, to Trinidad,
Colorado
b) Public hearing for consideration of an ordinance granting Local Landmark
Designation to the property described as T&R BLK-21-LTS-3-4-5- FIRE
STATION ON 1102 NEVADA
i) Second reading of an ordinance granting Local Landmark
Designation to the property described as T&R BLK-21-LTS-3-4-5-
FIRE STATION ON 1102 NEVADA
8) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a) First reading of an ordinance renaming “Field C” at Southside Park of the Coach
Gagliardi Sports Complex to“ Pete Deluca Field” and setting a hearing date for
consideration of said ordinance on April 7, 2026, at 6:00 pm
b) Consideration of Change Orders 013, 014, and 015 for the Southside Water
Storage Tank
9) REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
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 ~ March 3, 2026 ~ Page 3
10) EXECUTIVE SESSION
a) To discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sales of real,
personal or other property interest under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(a) –
Discussion of potential sale and acquisition of property
b) For a conference with the City’s attorney for the purpose of receiving legal
advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b) –
Avoidance of legal liability
11) ADJOURNMENT