Garden City public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on a range of items, including adopting the 2024 budget and related resolutions, approving police vehicle upfits, and amending ordinances on collection agency fees and park curfew. The meeting includes consent agenda items, public comment, and staff reports.
- Adopt Resolution 17-2023 for 2024 budget, 18-2023 appropriation, 19-2023 property tax levy, 20-2023 budget amendment
- Approve check to FAS for $68,855.65 for two Explorer and one F150 upfits
- Approve IGA with Weld County for jail services
- Approve quotes from Award Alliance for $2,100.00 for historical markers
- Adopt Ordinance 05-2023 (collection agency fees) and 06-2023 (curfew in public park)
The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted the 2024 budget, appropriated funds, and levied the general property tax. They also approved a CivicPlus web subscription, police vehicle upfits, and a jail services agreement with Weld County. Several ordinances regarding collection fees and park curfews were adopted.
- Adopted Resolution 17-2023 for 2024 Budget (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 19-2023 Levying General Property Tax (7-0)
- Approved CivicPlus Ultimate Web Open Subscription (7-0)
- Approved $68,855.65 payment to FAS for police vehicle upfits (7-0)
- Approved IGA with Weld County for municipal jail services (7-0)
- Approved $8,109.02 Air Solutions quote for Community Center HVAC (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 06-2023 amending Curfew in Public Park (7-0)
- Approved $6,900.00 Pavement Improvement Grant for 2712 8th Avenue (7-0)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider renewing several retail marijuana and liquor licenses, discuss a drainage issue on 27th Street, and vote on a $48,000 incentive payment to AAM Investments. The board will also consider a pay increase for its members. The meeting includes consent agenda items and public comment.
- Renewal of Nature's Herbs and Wellness Center retail marijuana store and cultivation licenses
- Renewal of Nature's Kitchen LLC retail marijuana products manufacturer license
- Renewal of High Plainz Strains II LLC retail marijuana store and cultivation facility licenses
- Renewal of Pioneer Post Club of Greeley DBA Pioneer Greeley Post 2121 tavern with live entertainment liquor license
- Approve $48,000 incentive payment to AAM Investments
The Board of Trustees approved several marijuana and liquor license renewals and authorized a $48,000 incentive payment to AAM Investments. Trustees also approved a $15,500 budget for a new town server and voted to increase pay for the Board and the Mayor. Additionally, the Board agreed to share costs for a drainage repair project with a Greeley business.
- Approved five marijuana license renewals (7-0)
- Approved VFW liquor license renewal (7-0)
- Approved $15,500 server purchase ceiling (7-0)
- Approved $48,000 incentive payment to AAM Investments (7-0)
- Approved Board pay increase of $25 and Mayor pay increase of $50 (4-3)
- Agreed to share drainage repair costs with a Greeley business (7-0)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2024 budget and consider placing a 1% sales tax increase on the April 2, 2024 ballot. The board will also discuss a liquor license issue for 618 25th Street, consider enacting a curfew for the park and community center, and vote on several smaller items including a $500 donation and a $7,700 invoice.
- Budget hearing for 2024 budget
- Resolution No. 16-2023 to conduct April 2, 2024 election by mail ballot
- Approve $500 donation to Christmas Giving Program with Evans Chamber
- Discuss liquor license issue for 618 25th Street
- Consider 1% sales tax increase ballot issue for April 2, 2024 election
The Board of Trustees approved placing a 1% sales tax increase on the April 2, 2024 ballot, adopted a mail-ballot resolution for that election, and set a December 19 revocation hearing for a liquor license at 618 25th Street. They also enacted a 10PM-7AM curfew for the park and Community Center, authorized a police building expansion grant application, and approved several smaller items. The board continued the unemployment insurance discussion to the next meeting and held an executive session on a potential property purchase.
- Approved 1% sales tax increase ballot issue for April 2, 2024 election (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 16-2023 for mail-ballot election (6-0)
- Set liquor license revocation hearing for El Baile LLC DBA El Bandido Nite Club, 618 25th St, Dec 19 (6-0)
- Enacted 10PM-7AM curfew for park and Community Center (6-0)
- Authorized Chief Black to apply for EMIAF grant from DOLA for police building expansion (6-0)
- Approved $5,950 Garza and Sons quote for 8th Avenue planter repair (5-0, mayor abstained)
- Continued unemployment insurance item to next meeting (6-0)
- Opened fleet credit account with Quick Trip FleetMaster (6-0)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on a consent agenda including several invoices, final payments for two pavement grants, liquor license renewals, and various 2024 insurance plans and lists. The meeting also includes public comment and staff reports.
- Approve Dell Technologies invoice for $27,500.00
- Approve Schneider Paving LLC invoice for 26th Street for $30,000.00
- Approve final review and payment for 2502 8th Avenue Pavement Grant ($8,000.00)
- Approve final review and payment for 2626 8th Avenue Pavement Grant ($8,000.00)
- Consider liquor license renewals for White Horse Inn and Empire State Pizza
The Board approved a $15,328.78 agreement with Xcel for three new streetlights and two pavement grants totaling $16,000. Other actions included renewing liquor licenses and approving 2024 CIRSA insurance quotes.
- Approved Xcel Streetlight Agreement for $15,328.78 (7-0)
- Approved two pavement grants of $8,000 each for 2502 and 2626 8th Avenue (7-0)
- Approved liquor license renewals for White Horse Inn and Empire State Pizza (7-0)
- Approved Employer’s Council Enterprise Membership (7-0)
- Approved Employee Handbook changes regarding payroll times (7-0)
- Approved construction of prosecutor space in the Community Center (7-0)
- Approved four 2024 CIRSA insurance quotes (7-0)
- Approved 2024 Events and Holiday Closures lists (7-0)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on routine consent agenda items, including approving invoices and minutes, plus several notable actions: authorizing the town administrator to handle Weld County referrals, approving a $24,956.74 invoice for a police department F150 upfit, increasing bereavement gifts to $75, and adopting a resolution to increase the health insurance stipend for town employees. The board will also discuss attending the Weld County Town/County Dinner.
- Approve First Armored Services invoice for $24,956.74 for F150 upfit for Police Department
- Adopt Resolution 15-2023 increasing health insurance stipend for town employees
- Approve increase of bereavement gifts to $75.00
- Authorize Town Administrator to answer Weld County referrals administratively
- Approve Earth Green Fence invoice for $22,885.74
The Board of Trustees approved several consent agenda items, including invoices and a water rebate, and authorized the Town Administrator to handle Weld County referrals administratively. They approved a $24,956.74 invoice for a police F150 upfit (5-1), increased bereavement gifts to $75, approved a bereavement gift to Superior Towing, and adopted Resolution 15-2023 increasing the health insurance stipend for town employees (6-0). Staff reports noted a forged check was stopped, drug seizures, and completion of 26th Street construction.
- Approved consent agenda items including $22,885.74 Earth Green Fence invoice, $4,700 Anderson & Whitney invoice, $5,000 Schneider Paving invoice, and $216.86 water rebate (6-0)
- Authorized Town Administrator to answer Weld County referrals administratively unless Board approval needed (6-0)
- Approved $24,956.74 First Armored Services invoice for police F150 upfit (5-1)
- Increased bereavement gifts to Board, staff, and residents to $75.00 (6-0)
- Approved bereavement gift to Superior Towing (6-0)
- Approved Board and staff attendance at Weld County Town/County Dinner on October 26, 2023 (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 15-2023 increasing health insurance stipend for town employees (6-0)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on several items, including development incentives for AAM Investments LLC, approval of the 2024 budget, and new police department positions. The agenda includes consent items, public comment, and various resolutions.
- Consider AAM Investments LLC 700 27th Street Road Tree Care Grant ($800) and Fence Grant ($3,000)
- Approve Resolution 13-2023 for development incentives with AAM Investments LLC
- Approve 2024 PSHCG health insurance plans and rates
- Consider offer to buy Police Department's 2009 and 2011 Crown Victorias
- Approve new Police Technician position and job description
The Board of Trustees approved several grants and a development incentive resolution for AAM Investments LLC, including $800 for tree care, $3,000 for a fence, and Resolution 13-2023 for development incentives. They also approved the 2024 health insurance plans, sale of two police Crown Victorias, a new Police Technician position, and various contracts. The 2024 budget was presented but no action was taken; a budget hearing was scheduled for November 21st.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and water rebate (6-0)
- Approved $800 tree care grant for AAM Investments LLC (6-0)
- Approved $3,000 fence grant for AAM Investments LLC (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 13-2023 for development incentives with AAM Investments LLC (6-0)
- Approved 2024 health insurance plans and rates (6-0)
- Approved sale of police Crown Victorias to Anthony Jones (6-0)
- Approved new Police Technician position and job description (6-0)
- Approved $45,984 for two Police Explorer upfits (6-0)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will vote on liquor licensing, approve several contracts and invoices, and discuss grants and infrastructure repairs. The meeting also includes staff reports and public hearings.
- Approve new liquor license for El Bandido Nightclub Tavern
- Approve Axon Enterprise Inc. five-year body-worn camera contract for $56,905.30
- Approve CIRSA 2024 workers' compensation quote for $17,911.13 and property/casualty quote for $41,464.93
- Approve water rebates for four residents ranging from $196.07 to $400.00
- Consider 26th Street and Highway 85 repair and community center fence quotes
The Board of Trustees approved a new Tavern with Live Entertainment liquor license for I&B Inc. dba El Bandido Nightclub, with conditions. They also approved a five-year contract for Axon body-worn cameras, several infrastructure repairs, and various consent agenda items. No action was taken on Proposition HH or the CML District 2 Fall meeting.
- Approved consent agenda items a-m (4-0)
- Approved I&B Inc. dba El Bandido Nightclub Tavern with Live Entertainment liquor license (7-0)
- Approved Tim Costello fence grant of $996.00 (6-0)
- Approved CIRSA 2024 Workers' Compensation quote of $17,911.13 (7-0)
- Approved CIRSA 2024 Property/Casualty quote of $41,646.93 (7-0)
- Approved Earth Green quote of $22,885.74 for Community Center fence (7-0)
- Approved Schneider Paving quote of $30,000 for 26th Street and Highway 85 repair (7-0)
- Approved Axon Enterprise Inc. five-year contract for body worn cameras of $56,905.30 (6-1)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, and invoices totaling over $63,600. They will also vote on opting into Proposition 123 and hear a presentation from Flock. Staff reports from the Town Administrator, Police Chief, Public Works Director, and Town Attorney will be provided.
- Approve DES Pipeline Maintenance LLC invoice: $12,622.70
- Approve J&T Consulting INC invoice: $2,822.80
- Approve Ken Garff invoice for 2023 Ford F150: $45,682.00
- Approve City of Greeley invoice for Victim Services: $2,500
- Vote to opt into Proposition 123
The Board of Trustees approved opting into Proposition 123, making the town eligible for housing grants and programs. They also approved the 2022 audit report, a business survey, and the consent agenda, which included several invoices and the purchase of a Ford F150. The Flock presentation was postponed to the next meeting.
- Approved opting into Proposition 123 (5-0)
- Approved 2022 Audit Report (5-0)
- Approved Business Survey (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items a-g (5-0)
- Moved Flock presentation to September 19, 2023 (5-0)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider routine consent items and several action items, including grant applications, conference attendance, a security proposal, and a police vehicle payment. They will also discuss a vending machine in the Community Center and consider a new Ford F-150 for the Police Department, plus a Flock Camera presentation.
- Approve Dell invoice for admin computers: $6,484.69
- Approve Pavement Improvement Grant Application for Tater Station, 2626 8th Ave
- Approve Tree Grant Application for Jerry Griego, 2708 7th Ave
- Approve Bootleggin' Days security proposal from Anthony Jones: $4,000
- Approve Police Interceptors payment to Ken Garff Ford of Greeley: $88,664
The Board of Trustees approved several police department expenditures, including patrol vehicles and a field evidence truck. Grants for pavement and tree improvements were approved for two local addresses. The Board also authorized security for Bootleggin’ Days and conference attendance for the Town Administrator.
- Approved $88,664 payment to Ken Garff Ford of Greeley for Police Interceptors (7-0)
- Approved purchase of Ford F150 for Police Department (5-2)
- Approved $4,000 security proposal from Anthony Jones for Bootleggin’ Days (7-0)
- Approved Pavement Improvement Grant Application for Tater Station at 2626 8th Ave (7-0)
- Approved Tree Grant Application for Jerry Griego at 2708 7th Ave (7-0)
- Approved $750 plus lodging for Cheryl Campbell to attend CMCA Conference (7-0)
- Approved 15-minute Flock Camera presentation at a future Board Meeting (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including $6,484.69 Dell invoice for Admin computers (7-0)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on August 2, 2023, to review and act on standard procedural items including minutes approval, bill payments, and vendor invoices. The board will also hear public comments, discuss a marijuana license renewal, and consider proposals for a lift station and software subscription. Holiday planning for Christmas events is on the agenda.
- Approve Rainbow Custom Finishes invoices totaling $8,439.50
- Approve Anderson & Whitney invoice for $10,000.00 for 2022 audit
- Renew Smoke Holdco LLC dba Star Buds Medical Marijuana License
- Consider Rob’s Repair INC lift station proposal for $4,208.00 plus electric
- Approve Civic Plus Full-Service Subscription for $1,136.48
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the medical marijuana license renewal for Smoke Holdco LLC dba Star Buds, with the company surrendering its cultivation license. They also approved a $4,280 lift station (plus up to $1,000 in electrical costs) to mitigate flooding at the Community Center, and approved several other routine items. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved consent agenda including bills and invoices (7-0)
- Approved Smoke Holdco LLC dba Star Buds Medical Marijuana License Renewal (7-0)
- Approved Civic Plus Full-Service Subscription for $1,136.48 (7-0)
- Approved Rob's Repair INC lift station for $4,280 plus up to $1,000 electrical (7-0)
- Approved budget work sessions for Police Dept (Sept 12) and Administration (Sept 21) (7-0)
- Set work session with DOLA's Chris La May for Aug 22 (7-0)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and likely vote on a new tavern liquor license for Christina Mendoza’s El Patron’s Nite Club. The board will also consider renewals for a medical marijuana store, a liquor license at Everyday Stores #5709, and other routine items like bills paid and treasurer reports.
- Approve Precision Auto Body invoice $13,921.54
- Approve Dell computer replacements $6,484.69
- Public hearing for El Patron’s Nite Club new tavern liquor license
- Renew LivWell Medical Marijuana Store license
- Renew Everyday Stores #5709 liquor license
The Board of Trustees approved several liquor license applications and renewals, including a new tavern license for El Patron’s Nite Club. Trustees also voted to make the upcoming National Night Out event alcohol-free and denied a proposal to include a car-bashing activity. Additionally, the Board approved a $750 contract for radio advertising for the town's Bootleggin’ Days event.
- Approved El Patron’s Nite Club tavern liquor license (7-0)
- Approved El Patron’s Nite Club manager change (7-0)
- Approved Everyday Stores #5709 liquor license renewal (7-0)
- Approved Everyday Stores #5709 manager change (7-0)
- Approved LivWell medical marijuana license renewal (7-0)
- Approved $750 KFKA radio advertising contract (7-0)
- Designated National Night Out as alcohol-free (7-0)
- Denied car-bashing event for National Night Out (7-0)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on a variance application for Smoke Holdco LLC dba Star Buds at 2502 8th Avenue, along with approving several consent agenda items including invoices and permits for Bootleggin' Days 2023. The board will also discuss a pavement improvement grant application and Weld County referrals.
- Approve Schneider Paving LLC invoice for $306,027.50
- Approve J&T Consulting Inc invoice for $14,099.30
- Consider variance application for Smoke Holdco LLC dba Star Buds at 2502 8th Avenue
- Approve permits for Bootleggin' Days 2023
- Pavement Improvement Grant Application for Donald Whitely at 2502 8th Avenue
The Board of Trustees approved a variance allowing Smoke Holdco LLC dba Star Buds to move its marijuana licenses to 2502 8th Avenue, despite being within 1,000 feet of another marijuana business. They also approved a pavement improvement grant for the same property, several permits for Bootleggin' Days 2023, and responded to two Weld County referrals. All votes were 4-0.
- Approved consent agenda including Schneider Paving invoice ($306,027.50) and J&T Consulting invoice ($14,099.30) (4-0)
- Approved pavement improvement grant for ZP Greeley CO LLC at 2502 8th Avenue (4-0)
- Approved permission letter, special events permit, and festival permit for Bootleggin' Days 2023 (4-0)
- Approved variance for Smoke Holdco LLC dba Star Buds to move to 2502 8th Avenue (4-0)
- Approved variance order for Smoke Holdco LLC dba Star Buds (4-0)
- Answered 'no conflicts' to Weld Referrals USR23-0027 and USR23-0028 (4-0)
- Sold lawn mower to Danielle M. Crawford for $150.00 (single bid)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider routine consent agenda items, including approving invoices and a PTO request, and will vote on a contract for Bootleggin' Days and a mosquito control services agreement. They will also discuss a Weld County referral and receive staff reports.
- Approve 2Bros Construction invoice for $28,513
- Approve Anderson Whitney invoice for $5,000
- Approve Colorado All Starz contract for Bootleggin' Days for $1,800
- Approve Vector Disease Control Mosquito Control Services Agreement
- Discuss Weld Referral USR23-0023
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the consent agenda, a $1,800 contract for the band Colorado All Starz for Bootleggin' Days, and a mosquito control services agreement. They also responded 'no conflicts' to Weld Referral USR23-0023. No items were denied or tabled; all votes were 7-0.
- Approved consent agenda items a-g (7-0)
- Approved Colorado All Starz contract for Bootleggin' Days, $1,800 (7-0)
- Approved Vector Disease Control Mosquito Control Services Agreement (7-0)
- Answered 'no conflicts to our interests' for Weld Referral USR23-0023 (7-0)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on a range of items, including approving consent agenda invoices, a public hearing on a zoning/use item (USR 03-2023), marijuana business applications, awarding the 2023 Street Rehabilitation Project bid, and swearing in a new police officer. The agenda also includes discussions on parking, an employee manual update, and a possible executive session for a personnel issue.
- Approve J&T Consulting invoice for 2023 Streets Rehab Design Project ($12,359.40)
- Approve 2Bros Construction invoice ($3,285.00)
- Public hearing and consideration of USR 03-2023
- Marijuana issues: Star Buds change of location, LivWell permit renewal (ML-2647-23)
- Award 2023 Street Rehabilitation Project bid
The Board of Trustees approved a marijuana facility use and change of location for Star Buds to 2502 8th Avenue, contingent on a variance application due to being about 50 feet short of the required 1,000-foot distance. They also awarded the 2023 Street Rehabilitation Project to Schneider Paving LLC for $280,147.50, approved converting compact car parking to regular spaces on 8th Avenue, and increased the Public Works Director's hourly rate to $40.00. All votes were 7-0.
- Approved USR 03-2023 for marijuana facility at 2502 8th Ave (7-0)
- Approved Star Buds change of location to 2502 8th Ave, contingent on variance (7-0)
- Continued LivWell permit renewal to June 20 meeting (7-0)
- Awarded 2023 Street Rehabilitation bid to Schneider Paving LLC for $280,147.50 (7-0)
- Approved no conflicts with Weld County Referral LLA23-0010 (7-0)
- Called for sealed bids for old lawn mower by July 1 (7-0)
- Approved converting compact parking to regular spaces on 8th Ave (7-0)
- Approved employee manual update on payroll dates (7-0)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 03-2023, which would amend the municipal code to change operating hours for medical and retail marijuana establishments. The board will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a $7,400 invoice for cable boring, and consider a residential revitalization grant, marijuana license renewals, and other administrative matters.
- Public hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance 03-2023 amending hours of operation for medical and retail marijuana establishments
- Approve $7,400 invoice to Colorado Specialties Corp. LLC for cable boring
- Consider Alex Lopez's Residential Revitalization Grant application for 614 27th St Rd in the amount of $283.40
- Renewal of medical marijuana licenses for Nature's Herbs & Wellness Center LLC and Nature's Kitchen LLC
- Approve $1,000 for CMCA Institute attendance and tuition for Lindsay Shoemaker
The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted Ordinance 03-2023, amending the hours of operation for medical and retail marijuana establishments. They also approved several license renewals for Nature's Herbs & Wellness Center and Nature's Kitchen, a residential revitalization grant, and a change of manager for the VFW. A show cause hearing for Taqueria Rancho Alegre was postponed pending a grand jury indictment. The board discussed but took no action on purchasing vacant buildings for redevelopment.
- Adopted Ordinance 03-2023 amending marijuana establishment hours (7-0)
- Approved Alex Lopez Residential Revitalization Grant of $283.40 (5-0, Lopez and Rodriguez recused)
- Approved Nature's Herbs & Wellness Center medical marijuana store license renewal ML-540-23 (7-0)
- Approved Nature's Herbs & Wellness Center cultivation facility license renewal MMCF 540-23 (7-0)
- Approved Nature's Kitchen products manufacturer license renewal MMPM 540-23 (7-0)
- Approved Pioneer Post 2121 change of manager application (7-0)
- Postponed Taqueria Rancho Alegre show cause hearing pending grand jury outcome (7-0)
- Approved $1,000 CMCA Institute tuition for Lindsay Shoemaker (7-0)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider ordinances, approve invoices totaling $14,970.35, and discuss a residential revitalization grant. Items include changes to marijuana establishment hours and updates to the electrical code.
- Approve J&T Consulting Inc invoice for $14,470.35
- Approve Lamar invoice for $500 for Bootleggin’ advertising
- Consider Tim Costello Residential Revitalization Grant payment of $790.29
- Introduce Ordinance 03-2023 to amend marijuana establishment hours
- Adopt Ordinance 04-2023 to update electrical code
The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, including bills and invoices, and adopted Ordinance 04-2023 updating the National Electrical Code. They approved a residential revitalization grant for Trustee Tim Costello (who recused himself), a Breeze Thru car wash pass for police, and a $5,374 payment for an electric mower. An ordinance to change marijuana business hours was introduced for a future hearing, and no action was taken on it.
- Approved consent agenda items a-e (7-0)
- Approved Tim Costello Residential Revitalization Grant of $790.29 (6-0, Costello recused)
- Approved Breeze Thru Yearly GAP Pass for police car washes at $720 (7-0)
- Approved $5,374 payment for electric mower (6-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 04-2023 amending National Electrical Code (7-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 03-2023 on marijuana business hours; no action taken
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider several items, including a formal request to extend business hours for marijuana businesses, a modification of premises for High Plainz Strains, and issuing an order to show cause for Rancho Alegre. They will also vote on a resolution opposing statewide land use preemptions in Senate Bill 23-213. The agenda includes routine consent items and staff reports.
- Approve AWP invoice for $8,585.95
- Formal request to extend marijuana business hours
- Modification of premises for High Plainz Strains at 2506 6th Ave
- Issue Order to Show Cause for Rancho Alegre and appoint hearing officer
- Adopt Resolution 12-2023 opposing Senate Bill 23-213
The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on May 16 to consider extending marijuana business hours from 10PM to 12AM, and approved a modification for High Plainz Strains to add a drive-thru. They also adopted Resolution 12-2023 opposing state land-use preemptions in Senate Bill 23-213, and issued an order to show cause for Taqueria Rancho Alegre. All votes were 7-0.
- Approved consent agenda items a-f (7-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for May 16 on extending marijuana business hours to 12AM (7-0)
- Approved Report of Changes for Modification of Premise for High Plainz Strains (7-0)
- Approved issuing order to show cause and notice of hearing for Taqueria Rancho Alegre (7-0)
- Appointed hearing officer for Taqueria Rancho Alegre hearing (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 12-2023 opposing SB 23-213 land-use preemptions (7-0)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider several action items, including grant applications for a local business, an audit engagement letter, and updates to police policies. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports from staff.
- Commercial Revitalization Grant for BNK REI LLC, 615 26th Street, $4,290
- Fence Grant for BNK REI LLC, 615 26th Street, $3,000
- Fence Grant for BNK REI LLC, 2600 9th Ave, $3,000
- Approve Anderson & Whitney Audit Engagement Letter
- Approve GCPD Policy updates (302, 305, 805)
The Board approved three grants for BNK REI LLC totaling $10,290 for exterior painting and fence replacements. Other actions included approving an audit engagement letter and a one-time donation to the Greeley Tribune.
- Approved $4,290 Commercial Revitalization Grant for BNK REI LLC at 615 26th Street (7-0)
- Approved $3,000 Fence Grant for BNK REI LLC at 615 26th Street (7-0)
- Approved $3,000 Fence Grant for BNK REI LLC at 2600 9th Ave (7-0)
- Approved Anderson & Whitney Audit Engagement Letter (7-0)
- Approved $250 one-time donation to Greeley Tribune Newspapers In Education (7-0)
- Approved staff to proceed with historical marker locations and designs (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including GCPD policies 302, 305, and 805 (7-0)
- Decided to set a hearing to suspend the liquor license of Rancho Allegre
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving invoices, a grant application, and an employee manual update. They will also discuss the Community Center awning quotes and Bootleggin' Days event.
- Consider Commercial Revitalization Grant Application for BNK REI LLC at 615 26th Street in the amount of $4,290
- Approve AWP invoice in the amount of $22,540
- Approve Sound Isolation Company invoice in the amount of $4,257.81
- Approve update to Employee Manual
- Approve Criminal Justice Grant Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Fund expenditures
The Board of Trustees approved several invoices and a contract for a new awning at the Community Center. They also approved an update to the Employee Manual and expenditures for a criminal justice grant. A grant application for BNK REI LLC was continued to the next meeting.
- Approved 2Bros Construction quote of $24,820 for Community Center awning (7-0)
- Approved $32,101 in Criminal Justice Grant Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Fund expenditures (7-0)
- Approved update to Employee Manual regarding medicare for employees 65 and older (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including AWP invoice ($22,540) and Sound Isolation Company invoice ($4,257.81) (7-0)
- Continued Commercial Revitalization Grant Application for BNK REI LLC ($4,290) to April 4, 2023 (7-0)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on several items, including grant payments, marijuana license changes, a liquor license renewal, and resolutions. They will also discuss rescheduling meetings and health insurance benefits.
- Residential Revitalization Grant payment of $1,459.58 to Barbara Quick, 2614 9th Ave Apt 1
- Commercial Revitalization Grant payment of $1,311.75 to White Horse Inn
- Change of ownership for Smokey's to Star Buds (Cannabis Care Wellness Center LLC to Smoke Holdco LLC)
- Sunset approvals for two Smokey's cultivation licenses
- Resolution 10-2023 appointing alternate municipal judge; Resolution 11-2023 granting use by special review (USR 01-2023)
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the change of ownership of Smokey's retail and medical marijuana store licenses to Star Buds, and granted sunset dates for Smokey's two cultivation licenses to allow plants to mature for 90 days after closing. The board also approved revitalization grants, liquor license renewals, resolutions, and meeting reschedules, all by unanimous votes.
- Approved change of ownership of Smokey's retail and medical marijuana licenses to Star Buds (7-0)
- Granted sunset date for Smokey's cultivation license #MCF 2515-23, ending 90 days after closing (7-0)
- Granted sunset date for Smokey's medical cultivation license #MCF 2515-22, ending 90 days after closing (7-0)
- Approved $1,459.58 residential revitalization grant for Barbara Quick (6-0, mayor recused)
- Approved $1,311.75 commercial revitalization grant for White Horse Inn (7-0)
- Approved El Rodeo Tavern live entertainment liquor license renewal (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 10-2023 appointing alternate municipal judge (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 11-2023 and order granting USR 01-2023 (7-0)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider a land use application (USR 01-2023), adopt an ordinance adopting the 2020 Model Traffic Code, and act on consent agenda items including invoices and liquor license renewal. They will also discuss donations, event dates, and conference attendance.
- Public hearing and consideration of land use application USR 01-2023
- Adopt Ordinance 02-2023 adopting 2020 Model Traffic Code
- Approve Bratton's Office Equipment invoice for $9,920
- Approve First Armored Services invoice for $2,641.60
- Liquor license renewal for Taqueria Rancho Alegre
The Board of Trustees approved a land use application for Star Buds and adopted the 2020 Model Traffic Code for Colorado Municipalities. Trustees also authorized several community events, including the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Kid's Carnival, and approved a liquor license renewal for Taqueria Rancho Alegre.
- Approved land use application USR 01-2023 (6-0)
- Approved Taqueria Rancho Alegre liquor license renewal (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 02-2023 for 2020 Model Traffic Code (6-0)
- Approved $250 donation to Salvation Army (6-0)
- Approved April 1st for 2023 Easter Egg Hunt (6-0)
- Approved June 17th for 2023 Kid's Carnival (6-0)
- Approved 2023 Spring and Fall Clean-Up Days (6-0)
- Approved CML Conference attendance for Board and staff (6-0)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on adopting the 2020 Model Traffic Code, consider several marijuana facility permits, and discuss purchases for the community center and office equipment. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes and paying bills.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 02-2023 adopting the 2020 Model Traffic Code
- Approve LivWell I LLC Retail Marijuana Facility Permit RL-2647-23
- Consider modifications for Smokey's and Green Medicals Wellness Center #5
- Consider purchase of tables, chairs, sound proofing panels, and message board for Community Center
- Approve invoices including $25,141 for Weld County dispatch and $9,880.12 for 2Bros Construction
The Board of Trustees approved several marijuana facility permits and modifications of premises for local businesses. Additionally, the Board authorized various purchases for the Community Center, including new furniture, soundproofing panels, and a mobile message board. The Board also approved the purchase of a new office copier and reviewed staff reports regarding town operations.
- Approved consent agenda including bills and invoices (7-0)
- Renewed LivWell I LLC retail marijuana facility permit (7-0)
- Approved modification of premises for Smokey's (7-0)
- Approved modification of premises for Green Medicals Wellness Center #5 (7-0)
- Approved purchase of 40 chairs and 2 tables for Community Center (7-0)
- Approved $3,385 soundproofing panels for Community Center (7-0)
- Approved $18,900 mobile message board purchase (7-0)
- Approved $9,928 office copier purchase (6-0)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider several policy updates, including the town investment policy and police take-home vehicle rules. They will also vote on moving forward with an ordinance to adopt the 2020 Model Traffic Code. Additionally, the Board will review a roof quote and a proposal to change the Reserve Officer position to part-time.
- Vote to move forward with an ordinance adopting the 2020 Model Traffic Code
- Approve roof quote in the amount of $42,012
- Adopt Resolution 08-2023 amending the Police Department Take Home Vehicle Policy
- Adopt Resolution 09-2023 adopting Town Investment Policy
- Approve 2023 Colorado Municipal League dues of $929
The Board approved a contract for roof replacements on town-owned buildings and transitioned the Reserve Officer position to a paid part-time role. The Board also adopted new policies regarding police take-home vehicles and town investments.
- Approved $42,012 roof quote from 2Bros Construction (7-0)
- Approved changing Reserve Officer position to part-time paid starting Jan 1, 2023 (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 08-2023 amending Police Department Take Home Vehicle Policy (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 09-2023 adopting Town Investment Policy (7-0)
- Approved moving forward with 2020 Model Traffic Code ordinance and set public hearing for Feb 7, 2023 (7-0)
- Approved answer of no conflicts regarding Weld County Referral 1AMSPR22-18-0001 (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including $929 for 2023 Colorado Municipal League dues (7-0)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will meet January 3, 2023 to decide on liquor license renewals, marijuana facility permit renewals, and approve several grant program extensions for 2023. The board will also consider a take-home vehicle for the police chief and approve various invoices including insurance and transit services.
- Approve CIRSA insurance invoices totaling $48,074.32
- Renew Smokey’s Retail Marijuana Facility permits RL-2515-23 and MCF-2515-23
- Renew liquor licenses for 8th Avenue Wing Shack and Pioneer Greeley Post 2121
- Approve $1,000 VFW donation for 2023 state convention
- Extend seven grant programs including Commercial Revitalization and Landscape Voucher programs
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved all agenda items, including renewing marijuana and liquor licenses, adopting Ordinance 01-2023 on tree maintenance, extending several grant programs, and transferring $6 million in investment funds. They also directed the town attorney to prepare a resolution allowing the police chief to keep his take-home vehicle with a commute cap of 50 miles.
- Approved consent agenda including $15,003 workers' comp and $32,571.32 property/casualty invoices (6-0)
- Renewed Smokey's retail marijuana facility permits RL-2515-23 and MCF-2515-23 (6-0)
- Renewed Wing Shack hotel & restaurant liquor license (6-0)
- Approved 2023 Special Events Permit for liquor at town events (6-0)
- Renewed Pioneer Greeley Post 2121 tavern liquor license and approved premises modification (6-0)
- Approved $1,000 donation to VFW for 2023 state convention (6-0)
- Directed attorney to prepare resolution allowing police chief take-home vehicle with 50-mile commute cap (6-0)
- Approved transfer of $3M to ColoTrust and $3M to Stifel Investment Services (6-0)