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Garden City public meetings in 2022

26 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 13, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Garden City trustees to adopt 2023 budget, set tax levy

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on the 2023 budget, including a property tax levy, and several other items. They will also vote on marijuana business license renewals, a commercial revitalization grant, and a moratorium on natural medicine businesses. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and reports.

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✓ Decided: Garden City adopts 2023 budget and moratorium on new marijuana licenses

The Board of Trustees adopted the 2023 budget, including property tax levies and fund appropriations. The Board also established a moratorium on new permits and licenses for natural medicine businesses and healing centers. Several existing marijuana license renewals were approved.

Tue Nov 15, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees to hold public hearing on 2023 proposed budget

The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2023 Proposed Budget. The meeting also includes discussions on liquor and marijuana license renewals, various city contracts, and a new fee schedule.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2023 budget, liquor renewals, new fees

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, two liquor license renewals (El Bandido and Empire State Pizza) contingent on inspections, and a 2023 fee schedule. They also approved a new Community Center policy, a police equipment purchase, an intergovernmental agreement with Greeley for victim assistance, and several other administrative items. Five marijuana license renewals were continued to the next meeting.

Tue Nov 1, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to consider liquor license renewal, grants, and audit report

The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including a liquor license renewal, two grant applications, a resolution on key storage, the 2021 audit report, and potential expansions to community center rentals and software purchases. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes and bills.

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✓ Decided: Garden City Board approves grants and liquor license renewal

The Board approved two property improvement grants and a contingent liquor license renewal for The White Horse Inn. Other actions included adopting a police evidence locker resolution and approving the 2021 Audit Report.

Tue Oct 18, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board approves $30K metal roof for Community Center

The Board of Trustees approved a metal roof for the Community Center with a cost ceiling of $30,000 and a one-week procurement timeline, with a shingle roof as fallback. They also approved consent agenda items, a change of registered manager for El Bandido Night Club, two grants for Carlos Vargas, adding Eliseo Lopez as a signer on the Stifel investment account, police salary schedules, and scheduling the December meeting. All votes were unanimous (7-0) except Eliseo Lopez abstained on his own signer approval.

Tue Oct 4, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to adopt 2023 budget and two security-grant ordinances

The Garden City Board of Trustees will review and likely adopt the proposed 2023 budget, two ordinances authorizing residential and commercial revitalization grants for security systems, and several routine approvals including paid bills and invoices. Public presentations on a local shelter and playground repairs are also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Garden City authorizes security system grants and playground repairs

The Board adopted two ordinances allowing residential and commercial revitalization grants to be used for security systems. The Board also approved a complete playground surface overlay and a salary increase for the Town Administrator.

Tue Sep 20, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Garden City Board discusses 2023 health insurance and town shop heating

The Board of Trustees will consider 2023 health insurance benefits and proposals for the Town Shop AC/heating unit. The meeting also includes discussions on the Town Investment Policy and the disposal of a 2014 police vehicle.

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✓ Decided: Garden City Board approves 2023 health plans, Impala disposal, and Shop HVAC

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, retained current health, dental, and vision insurance plans for 2023, and authorized the Police Chief to dispose of a 2014 Impala. They also approved a $7,442.50 proposal for a Town Shop heating and AC unit and approved paid time off for the Town Administrator. Additionally, the Board discussed the town investment policy.

Tue Sep 6, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to review insurance quotes and heating unit repairs

The Board of Trustees will consider preliminary 2023 insurance contribution quotes and a quote for heating and air conditioning repairs. The meeting also includes discussions regarding staff events and upcoming budget sessions.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2023 insurance quotes totaling $47,574 and sets Christmas party date

The Board approved preliminary 2023 insurance contributions for workers' compensation and property/casualty coverage. They also scheduled the staff Christmas party for December 10 at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse. The Board deferred approval of a heating/AC unit for the town shop, requesting a second quote for comparison.

Tue Aug 16, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to consider multiple municipal code amendments and licensing updates

The Board of Trustees will review several ordinances to update licensing procedures for businesses, alcohol, pawnbrokers, and security services. They will also consider a report of changes for Nature’s Herbs and Wellness Center and potential security system improvements for revitalization grants.

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✓ Decided: Garden City Board updates business licensing and increases Police Chief salary

The Board adopted six ordinances updating licensing procedures for various business types and approved a salary increase for the Police Chief. Trustees also approved a premises modification for Nature’s Herbs and Wellness Center and authorized the inclusion of security systems in revitalization grants.

Mon Aug 1, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to vote on $569k in street and center paving invoices and $2.5k grant

The Garden City Board of Trustees will meet August 1 to decide on multiple invoices totaling over $569,000 for street rehabilitation and community center paving, and to review a $2,535.18 Commercial Revitalization Grant for The White Horse. The board will also discuss licensing changes, respond to a local shelter need, and hear staff reports.

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✓ Decided: Board approves over $570,000 for street rehabilitation and community center paving

The Board of Trustees approved multiple payments to Schneider Paving for street rehabilitation and Community Center work. Other actions included renewing a liquor license, approving event contracts for Bootleggin’ Days, and scheduling budget work sessions.

Tue Jul 19, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to consider grants, festival permit, and zoning referral

The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider and possibly act on several items, including grant payments, a festival permit, and a Weld County zoning referral. The agenda also includes routine consent items and staff reports.

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✓ Decided: Garden City Board approves revitalization grants and festival permit

The Board approved several grant payments for commercial and residential revitalization and issued a festival permit for Bootleggin’ Days. The Board also responded to a Weld County zoning referral stating there were no conflicts of interest.

Wed Jul 6, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to consider marijuana license renewal and police patrols

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider routine consent agenda items, including approving minutes, bills, and two construction invoices. They will also discuss a marijuana license renewal, extra police patrols, and a trophy case for the Community Center, along with staff reports and announcements.

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Tue Jul 5, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Garden City Board approves police patrols and community center trophy case

The Board of Trustees approved additional police patrols to deter vehicle thefts and authorized funding for a new trophy case at the Community Center. The Board also renewed a marijuana business permit and cancelled the August Clean-Up days.

Mon Jun 20, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to discuss street paving, IT services, and marijuana license renewals

The Board of Trustees will consider street rehabilitation bids from Schneider Paving and an IT services estimate. The meeting includes marijuana license renewals and the swearing in of a new full-time police officer.

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✓ Decided: Garden City board approves $64,191 paving bid and 2022 street project plans

The Board of Trustees approved a revised 2022 Streets Rehabilitation Project plan and a $64,191 bid from Schneider Paving for additional paving work, including crack sealing 8th Ave and paving the Community Center parking lot. The board also approved two marijuana license renewals for Smokey's, a $1,127 residential revitalization grant for Yaricxa Vega, and Resolution 16-2022 for an IT services estimate. All votes recorded were 6-0, with Trustee Sam Parsons absent. The board agreed to get on Ford's waitlist for two 2023 patrol cars, a 2023 budget item.

Tue Jun 7, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to vote on IT, payroll, and collection service contracts

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and possibly approve several service contracts, including IT services, payroll services, and collection services for delinquent court accounts. The board will also handle routine items like approving minutes, paid bills, and journal entries, and receive updates on the Bootleggin' Days event.

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✓ Decided: Garden City Board approves new payroll and collection service agreements

The Board of Trustees approved new service agreements for payroll processing and delinquent court account collections. Trustees also authorized professional development for the Deputy Clerk, updated credit card signers, and approved 2021 year-end journal entries.

Tue May 17, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Garden City adopts Atmos Energy gas franchise agreement

The Board of Trustees approved a franchise agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation to distribute gas within the town. The Board also opted out of the state FAMLI program and renewed several medical marijuana licenses.

Tue May 3, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Garden City approves $8,000 grant for American Steel and church use permit

The Board of Trustees approved a $8,000 Commercial Revitalization Grant for American Steel at 2733 8th Avenue, including final review and payment. They adopted Resolution 11-2022 granting a use by special review for a church in the commercial district, and Resolution 12-2022 approving waiver and release agreements with the City of Evans and FSY Partnership for 28th Street repairs between 8th and 9th Avenue. The Board also approved a $4,000 contract for comedian Vinnie Montez for Bootleggin' Days, a $2,900 xeriscaping proposal, and rescheduled two regular meetings. All votes were 7-0.

Tue Apr 19, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to consider land use, marijuana license, grants, and Atmos franchise

The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider land use application USR 2022-02, along with several other items including marijuana licensing, commercial revitalization grants, a tree grant, a mosquito spraying contract, and a first reading of a gas franchise ordinance for Atmos Energy. The board will also consider street rehabilitation construction management, officer appointments, and various operational matters.

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✓ Decided: Garden City approves church use permit, waives $800 fee; swears in mayor and trustees

The Board of Trustees approved a Use By Special Review application allowing a church in the commercial zone and waived the $800 application fee. The board also approved a modification of premises for Nature's Herbs & Wellness, an $8,000 Commercial Revitalization Grant for Greeley Hat Works, a $38,850 construction management contract for 2022 street rehabilitation, and several other routine items. Fil Archuleta was sworn in as Mayor, and Leigh Sorensen, Tim Costello, Sam Parsons, and Katherine Rodriguez were sworn in as Trustees. All votes were 7-0 unless otherwise noted.

Tue Apr 12, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to discuss suspending Orozco security licenses

The Garden City Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly act on the suspension of the private security licenses held by Orozco Private Security and Orozco Security Services. The discussion may occur in an executive session. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

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Tue Apr 12, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Garden City Board of Trustees held an executive session for legal advice

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting and voted to enter into an executive session to obtain legal advice regarding the suspension of Orozco Private Security License and Orozco Security Services' License. No substantive decisions or formal actions regarding the licenses were recorded following the executive session before the meeting was adjourned.

Mon Apr 4, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to approve $18,112 street design contract and $143 mayor’s guest conference fee

The Garden City Board of Trustees will meet April 4, 2022 to act on routine approvals and several small expenditures. Items include liquor license renewals, a street rehabilitation design contract, and a $143 payment for the mayor’s guest’s conference tuition. The board will also discuss fleet vehicle service contracts, police salary schedules, and software purchases.

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✓ Decided: Garden City awards $554,499.50 street rehabilitation contract

The Board of Trustees awarded the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project to Schaffer Paving. The board also approved a new police salary schedule, police software, and various liquor license renewals.

Tue Mar 15, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to consider gas franchise, festival permits, and property conveyances

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on several items, including approving a $3,200 sediment removal invoice, a letter of engagement for the 2021 audit, a service contract for town vehicles, and shop building plans. They will also consider resolutions and ordinances related to quitclaim deeds, festival permits, and a gas franchise for Atmos Energy. The board may discuss suspensions of Orozco security licenses, potentially in executive session.

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✓ Decided: Garden City Board approves shop building plans and updates liquor permit rules

The Board approved plans for a new all-metal shop building and adopted an ordinance allowing the local licensing authority to issue festival permits. The Board also approved a 2021 audit engagement and a donation to the Salvation Army.

Tue Mar 1, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Garden City board suspends El Bandido night club liquor license effective March 3, 2022

The Board of Trustees voted 7-0 to summarily suspend the liquor license for El Baile LLC DBA El Bandido Night Club effective March 3, 2022, after an executive session for legal advice. The board also voted 7-0 to suspend Security Company Business License #BL795 held by Orozco Security Agency, Inc., and renewed the LivWell I LLC marijuana retail facility permit RL-2647-22 at 2647 8th Avenue Unit B. Other actions included approving the consent agenda, conference and training attendance, cleanup days, Bootleggin' Days dates, and converting center parking on 27th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues to emergency vehicle parking only.

Tue Feb 15, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Garden City board approves special-use review, $50 insurance stipend, judge pay raise

The Board of Trustees approved Resolution 08-2022 granting a Use By Special Review and the related Order Approving USR 2022-01, both by 7-0 roll-call votes. It also approved a $50 stipend for employees who take supplemental insurance and raised Judge Stewart's pay to $600.00 per court date, each 7-0. The board tabled the town vehicle service contract and the 8th Ave compact car parking signs to later meetings, and approved new town and police vehicle policies.

Tue Feb 1, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board approves mixed-use building and 2020 audit

The Board approved a land use application for a mixed-use commercial and residential building. Other actions included approving the 2020 audit, a liquor license renewal, and a 2022 town events calendar.

Tue Jan 18, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Garden City Board of Trustees to consider liquor licenses and 2022 town events

The Garden City Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet on January 18, 2022, to consider liquor licensing issues for Wing Shack Enterprises Inc and discuss 2022 town events and vehicle policies. The board will also hear staff reports and review consent agenda items including meeting minutes and bills.

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✓ Decided: Garden City Board approves insurance payments and liquor license renewals

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, including various insurance and dispatch invoices. They also approved a change in registered manager and a liquor license renewal for 8th Avenue Wing Shack. Additionally, the Board cancelled the upcoming Winter Bon Fire due to staff illness and scheduled a future work session regarding town vehicle policies.

Tue Jan 4, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to consider liquor, marijuana license renewals and grant programs

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on routine items including consent agenda approvals, liquor and marijuana license renewals, and several grant program extensions. They will also discuss a residential revitalization grant and other administrative matters.

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✓ Decided: Garden City trustees renew liquor and marijuana licenses and extend seven 2022 grant programs

The Board of Trustees approved its consent agenda, renewed several liquor and marijuana licenses, and adopted seven resolutions extending town grant and rebate programs through 2022. All votes recorded were 7-0. The board also approved a $3,000 Residential Revitalization Grant for Delia Quinonez, a letter and special events liquor permit for the Winter Bonfire, and the 2022 holiday closure list. An executive session on local liquor licensing authority obligations was held and concluded with no concerns stated for the record.