Montrose County public meetings in 2021

Historic Preservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for December 28, 2021, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 25, 2021.

Montrose Urban Renewal Authority

The meeting scheduled for December 22, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2021.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 22, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2022.

City Council

This regular City Council meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at the Elks Civic Building, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

City Council

This meeting has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a request from Telluride Woodworks for a conditional use permit. The body will determine if light manufacturing is permissible at a specific commercial location.

• Conditional use permit request for light manufacturing at 317 N 7th Street by Telluride Woodworks

City Council

The City Council will review several high-cost procurement items, including refuse and Vactor trucks. The body is also deciding on zoning changes, a new liquor license, and the adoption of a new Council District Map.

• Purchase of two refuse trucks and two Vactor trucks from Faris Machinery for $1,950,478.34
• Purchase of 20 Ford vehicles from Sill-Terhar Motors for $856,827.52
• Contract renewal with Insituform Technologies, LLC for sanitary sewer lining not to exceed $250,000.00
• Liquor license application for Montrose Center for the Arts at 11 S. Park Avenue
• Ordinance 2571 to amend City Council district boundaries with a new map

The Montrose City Council approved the 2020 annual financial audit, adopted the 2021 supplemental budget ordinance (2570), and passed several ordinances including a new Arts liquor license for the Montrose Center for the Arts, annexation and rezoning of Grace Community Church Addition II, and a land exchange with Stryker. The council also authorized a mail ballot election for April 2022, approved a grant application for police mental health support, and awarded contracts for sewer lining, vehicle purchases, and fitness equipment.

• Approved 2020 annual financial audit (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2570, 2021 supplemental budget (unanimous)
• Approved new Arts liquor license for Montrose Center for the Arts (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2571, new council district map (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-28, mail ballot election for April 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-29, grant application for $90,550 for police mental health support (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinances 2572 and 2573, annexation and R-3 zoning for Grace Community Church Addition II (unanimous)
• Approved $856,827.52 purchase of 20 Ford vehicles (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss municipal code revisions for supportive housing and a grant application for peace officer mental health support. The body will also review award recommendations for sewer pipe work and vehicle purchases.

• Municipal Code Revisions for Supportive Housing
• DOLA Peace Officer Mental Health Support Grant Application
• 2022 Sanitary Sewer Cured in Place Pipe Bid Award Recommendation
• Ford Vehicle Purchase Award Recommendation
• North Connect Trail Restroom Construction Contract

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session to conduct an executive session. The discussion focuses on personnel matters including the Municipal Court Judge and the City Attorney hiring process.

• Municipal Court Judge mid-cycle informal review
• City Attorney hiring process

The Montrose City Council held a special meeting on December 6, 2021, and voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss a personnel matter, specifically the Municipal Court Judge mid-cycle informal review and the City Attorney hiring process. After reconvening, the council adjourned with no further action taken.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel discussion (unanimous)
• Adjourned with no further action (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The meeting scheduled for November 24, 2021 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2021.

Historic Preservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for November 23, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 28, 2021.

Montrose Urban Renewal Authority

The Montrose Urban Renewal Authority Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for November 17, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 22, 2021.

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2022 municipal budget and an ordinance to appropriate funds for the upcoming fiscal year. The body will also review land exchanges, annexation requests, and grant applications for housing and environmental cleanup.

• Adoption of the 2022 Municipal Budget (Ordinance 2567 and Resolution 2021-24)
• Liquor license application for El Buen Sabor Mexican Restaurant at 82 Rose Lane
• EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant application for $500,000 with a city match up to $100,000
• DOLA Planning Grant for housing needs assessment with a city match up to $76,000
• Development agreements with Stryker & Company Inc. and 1890 Homestead LLC

The Montrose City Council approved the 2022 budget and appropriations, a new liquor license for El Buen Sabor Mexican Restaurant, and a land exchange with Stryker & Company. It also passed first readings on several ordinances, including a supplemental budget, council district map changes, and annexations. All votes were unanimous except where a councilor recused.

• Adopted 2022 budget ordinance 2567 and resolution 2021-24 (all yes)
• Approved new hotel/restaurant liquor license for El Buen Sabor at 82 Rose Lane (all yes)
• Adopted ordinance 2568 repealing loitering code section (all yes)
• Passed first reading of ordinance 2570 supplemental budget with $523,000 for Retail Sales Enhancement Fund (all yes)
• Passed first reading of ordinance 2571 with new council district map Option 7 (all yes)
• Adopted resolution 2021-25 for DOLA housing needs assessment grant with $76,000 match (all yes)
• Adopted resolution 2021-26 for EPA Brownfield Cleanup grant application of $500,000 (all yes)
• Approved ARPA project list including $375,000 for mobile home park water/sewer and $475,000 for daycare slots (all yes)

City Council

The Montrose City Council held a special meeting that consisted solely of an executive session to discuss a personnel matter — the City Attorney mid-cycle informal review. The council reconvened and adjourned with no further action taken. No substantive decisions were made.

• Entered executive session for personnel discussion (unanimous)
• Adjourned with no further action (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal updates and equipment requests. The body is reviewing a supplemental budget ordinance and the plan for a mail ballot election in 2022.

• Update to Municipal Code Section 5-2-1 regarding Hotel Room Tax
• 2021 Supplemental Budget Ordinance
• 2022 Municipal Election Plan and Resolution for a Mail Ballot Election
• Equipment purchase request
• Montrose Public Safety Complex fitness equipment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a rezoning request for a city-owned property and a variance request for a development project. These decisions affect land use and site development requirements in Montrose.

• Rezoning request for 0.32 acres at 434 S 1st Street from Central Business District (B-1) to Public District (P)
• Variance request for 1359 Anderson Road (Lots 1 & 2) to waive landscaping and paving requirements

City Council

The City Council will discuss the appropriation of funds for the 2022 fiscal year and the annexation and zoning of the McCracken Addition. The body will also consider updates to the city fee schedule and a loitering ordinance repeal.

• Ordinance 2567: Appropriating funds for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022
• Resolution 2021-23: Updating the fee schedule and Regulations Manual
• Ordinance 2568: Repealing section 6-1-26 regarding loitering
• Ordinance 2565 and 2566: Annexation and B-3 General Commercial zoning of the McCracken Addition
• Ordinance 2569: Rezoning Parcel #3767-202-00-907 from Public District to B-3 General Commercial District

City Council

City Council will hold a work session to discuss several development and grant applications. The meeting includes reviews of district boundary adjustments and specific development agreements.

• City Council District Boundary Adjustment Options
• Land Exchange & Development Agreement with Stryker and Company
• The Hub at Montrose Crossing Development Agreement
• DOLA Planning Grant Application for Housing Needs Assessment
• USEPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session to conduct mid-cycle informal reviews for the City Attorney and City Manager. This discussion will take place in an executive session.

• Executive session for City Attorney and City Manager mid-cycle informal reviews

The Montrose City Council met in a special session and immediately entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the mid-cycle informal reviews of the City Attorney and City Manager. The council reconvened and adjourned without taking any substantive action.

• Entered executive session for personnel discussion (unanimous)
• Adjourned with no further action (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for October 26, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 23, 2021.

Montrose Urban Renewal Authority

The Montrose Urban Renewal Authority is meeting to discuss the Flex Building project at Colorado Outdoors. The board will consider a development agreement and a promissory note for site improvements.

• Development agreement with Colorado Outdoors for the Flex Building project
• Tax Increment Financing Anticipatory Loan of $1,100,000.00 for horizontal site improvements

The Montrose Urban Renewal Authority approved an amended development agreement with NMTC at CO QALICB, LLC for the Flex Building Project at Colorado Outdoors, and approved a $1.1 million Tax Increment Financing Promissory Note for an anticipatory loan to fund horizontal site improvements. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also discussed the status of current projects, with a request for an update at the next meeting.

• Approved amended development agreement with NMTC at CO QALICB, LLC (all voted yes)
• Approved $1,100,000 Tax Increment Financing Promissory Note for anticipatory loan (all voted yes)
• Approved minutes of October 7, 2021 meeting (all voted yes)

City Council

The Montrose City Council is meeting to discuss the annexation and zoning of the McCracken Addition and approve several construction and service contracts. The body will also consider residential plat approvals and a lease for the Montrose Botanic Gardens.

• Contract award to Oldcastle SW Group for $447,976.38 for the Birch Street Bridge Replacement Project
• Contract renewal to Insituform Technologies, LLC not to exceed $250,000.00 for sanitary sewer lining
• Contract to S&E Wards Landscaping Management, Inc. not to exceed $65,007.00 for City facility landscaping
• Annexation of the McCracken Addition and its zoning as a B-3 General Commercial District
• Zoning change for Lot 1 and Outlot A of Yocum Subdivision from R-1A to B-4 Neighborhood Shopping District

The Montrose City Council approved several items, including ordinances updating childcare facility definitions and capacity limits, a rezoning for a future neighborhood center, and the annexation of the McCracken Addition. It also awarded contracts for bridge replacement, sewer lining, and landscaping services, and approved final plats for new residential lots.

• Adopted Ordinance 2561 updating childcare definitions (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2562 increasing childcare capacity from 5 to 12 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2564 rezoning 6.4 acres to B-4 Neighborhood Shopping (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-22 for McCracken Addition annexation (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2565 on first reading for McCracken Addition annexation (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2566 on first reading for B-3 zoning of McCracken Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Sunrise Creek II Filing No. 5 Final Plat for 6 lots (unanimous)
• Approved Sunrise Creek III Filing No. 2 Final Plat for 14 lots (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss several administrative and policy updates. Key topics include an intergovernmental agreement with Montrose County regarding land development and proposed changes to the 2022 fee schedule.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with County of Montrose regarding land development surrounding the City
• Proposed Fee Schedule Revisions for 2022
• Repeal of Municipal Code 6-1-26 regarding loitering
• Police Department Co-Responder Program update
• City Council District Boundary Adjustment Process

City Council

The City Council is meeting for an executive session to discuss property acquisition and proprietary business matters. The session includes discussions with Geyser Systems representatives.

• Executive session regarding property acquisition
• Proprietary business discussion with Geyser Systems representatives

The Montrose City Council met in special session and immediately entered executive session to discuss negotiations with Geyser Systems and property acquisition. After reconvening, the council adjourned with no further action taken.

• Entered executive session for negotiations and property acquisition (unanimous)
• Adjourned with no further action (unanimous)

Montrose Urban Renewal Authority

The Montrose Urban Renewal Authority is discussing the Flex Building Project with Colorado Outdoors. The board will consider authorizing a grant application and the drafting of a developer's agreement and promissory note for site improvements.

• Resolution 2021-01 to file a Colorado Community Revitalization Grant Program application
• Proposed agreement with Colorado Outdoors for Flex Building Project horizontal site improvements
• Proposed Promissory Note between MURA and the City of Montrose
• Review of TIF expenditures to date

The Montrose Urban Renewal Authority approved Resolution 2021-01 to file a Colorado Community Revitalization Grant application for $2,384,647.38 to cover tenant improvement funding gaps caused by COVID-19 supply chain issues. The board also authorized drafting a Developer's Agreement with Colorado Outdoors and a $1,100,000 promissory note with the City of Montrose for horizontal site improvements. Both motions passed unanimously. The board received updates on TIF expenditures and Flex Building construction costs, which increased due to material shortages.

• Approved Resolution 2021-01 authorizing grant application to OEDIT-CCI for $2,384,647.38 (unanimous)
• Authorized drafting Developer's Agreement with Colorado Outdoors and $1,100,000 promissory note with City of Montrose (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 18, 2021 meeting as presented (unanimous)
• Requested monthly TIF expenditure updates at future meetings

City Council

The Montrose City Council will consider a construction contract for sidewalk extensions and three ordinances. The body will also set a hearing date for a church addition annexation.

• Contract award to Agave Construction for $75,900.00 for the Hawk Parkway Sidewalk Extension Project
• Ordinance 2564 to change zoning for Lot 1 and Outlot A of Yocum Subdivision from R-1A to B-4
• Resolution 2021-21 to set November 16, 2021 as the hearing date for the annexation of Grace Community Church Addition II
• Ordinance 2561 to repeal and replace Title 4 Chapter 4 Sections 1-18 of the Official Code
• Ordinance 2562 to repeal and replace Title 4 Chapter 1 Section 3 of the Official Code

The Montrose City Council approved a resolution setting a November 16, 2021 hearing for the annexation of the Grace Community Church Addition II, a 3.48-acre property. It also passed three ordinances on first reading, including two responding to state law on childcare facilities and one rezoning the Yocum Subdivision. A $75,900 contract for the Hawk Parkway Sidewalk Extension was awarded to Agave Construction.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-21 setting Nov. 16, 2021 hearing for Grace Community Church Addition II annexation (all yes)
• Passed Ordinance 2561 on first reading to allow family childcare homes as residential use by right (all yes)
• Passed Ordinance 2562 on first reading to update childcare facility child limits from 5 to 12 (all yes)
• Passed Ordinance 2564 on first reading to rezone Yocum Subdivision from R-IA to B-4 (all yes)
• Awarded $75,900 contract to Agave Construction for Hawk Parkway Sidewalk Extension (all yes)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to review contract award recommendations for sewer and bridge projects. Members will also discuss a childcare needs assessment and a lease agreement for the Montrose Botanic Gardens.

• Interviews for Historic Preservation Commission applicants
• Uncompahgre Valley Alliance Childcare Needs Assessment results
• Lease agreement for 1800 Pavilion Drive (Montrose Botanic Gardens)
• 2021 Sanitary Sewer Cured in Place Pipe bid award recommendation
• Birch Street Bridge Replacement Project contract award

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session to discuss a personnel matter. The session is limited to an informal mid-cycle review of the City Attorney.

• Executive session regarding City Attorney mid-cycle informal review

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montrose Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review reports and presentations. The session includes an update on the La Raza Park Neighborhood/Tortilla Flats Historic Context Report and Survey.

• Update on La Raza Park Neighborhood/Tortilla Flats Historic Context Report and Survey
• DART Board/Historic Preservation Commission Liaison report
• CLG Education Scholarships information

The Montrose Historic Preservation Commission approved the July 27, 2021 meeting minutes and adjourned without other formal decisions. Members heard updates on the La Raza Park/Tortilla Flats historic survey, the DART facade grant program, and CLG training scholarships. Danielle Godt volunteered as liaison to the DART Design Committee.

• Approved July 27, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:47 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider Emergency Ordinance 2560. This ordinance proposes a temporary moratorium on the establishment or relocation of adult gaming arcades within city limits.

• Emergency Ordinance 2560: Proposed moratorium on adult gaming arcade filings, licensure, and relocation for up to 180 days

The Montrose City Council unanimously adopted Emergency Ordinance 2560, imposing a 180-day moratorium on new or relocated adult gaming arcades within city limits. The moratorium will last until March 20, 2022, or until the city updates its zoning and business regulations, whichever comes first. Police officers and local business owners testified about crime and safety concerns linked to these establishments. The council also voted to adjourn with no further action.

• Adopted Emergency Ordinance 2560 imposing a 180-day moratorium on new or relocated adult gaming arcades (unanimous)
• Adjourned the special meeting with no further action (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal code revisions and project contracts. The body is reviewing a potential moratorium on adult gaming arcades and an annexation for Grace Community Church.

• Adult Gaming Arcade Moratorium Ordinance
• Hawk Parkway Sidewalk Extension Project contract award
• Grace Community Church Addition Annexation
• Municipal Code revisions for Family Child Care Homes and Childcare Facilities
• CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets grant program application

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session to discuss the purchase, lease, or sale of property. The discussion includes property acquisition and acquisition for facility expansion.

• Executive session regarding property acquisition and facility expansion

The Montrose City Council held a special meeting on September 20, 2021, and immediately entered executive session to discuss property acquisition and facility expansion under state law. The council reconvened at 1:15 p.m. and adjourned with no further action taken. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for property acquisition discussion (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn with no further action (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a construction contract for utility replacements and multiple second-reading ordinances regarding zoning and annexations. The body is also deciding on appointments for the Youth City Council and a Planning Commission alternate.

• Contract award to Mountain Valley Contracting for $1,345,278.88 for Townsend Avenue Utility Replacements
• Ordinance 2555 and 2556 for the annexation and B-2 Highway Commercial zoning of Riverbend RV Park Addition II
• Contract amendment with Chamberlin Architects for $48,500.00 for a Phase II environmental site assessment
• Approval of Brown Ranch Subdivision Filing No. 7 Final Plat to create 22 residential lots
• Resolution 2021-20 to apply for a CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets grant

The Montrose City Council approved a $1,345,278.88 construction contract with Mountain Valley Contracting for the Townsend Avenue Utility Replacements Project. The council also adopted several ordinances on second reading, including annexing the Riverbend RV Park Addition II with B-2 zoning, and approved the Brown Ranch Subdivision preliminary and final plats for 22 residential lots. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1,345,278.88 contract to Mountain Valley Contracting for Townsend Avenue utility replacements (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2555 annexing Riverbend RV Park Addition II (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2556 zoning Riverbend RV Park Addition II as B-2 Highway Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved Brown Ranch Subdivision Amendment #3 Preliminary Plat for 22 lots (unanimous)
• Approved Brown Ranch Subdivision Filing No. 7 Final Plat for 22 lots (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-20 authorizing CDOT grant application for downtown pocket park rehab (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2553 removing alarm installer licensing requirement (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Montrose County for liquor licensing shared services (unanimous)

City Council

The Montrose City Council is holding a special work session to discuss the 2022 proposed budget. This is a strategic planning session focused on budget priorities, with no formal decisions expected at this time.

• Discussion of 2022 proposed budget

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to interview applicants for the Youth Council and Planning Commission. Members will discuss several project contracts and an intergovernmental agreement for liquor licensing services.

• Townsend Avenue Utility Replacements Project contract award
• Public Works Shop Design Contract amendment for Phase II Environmental Survey
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Liquor Licensing Services
• Gray and Black Market Marijuana Enforcement Grant Application
• Planning Commission Alternate applicant interviews

City Council

The City Council is meeting for an executive session to discuss property interests and regional development. The session covers negotiations and the potential purchase, lease, or sale of property for economic development.

• Executive session regarding regional development
• Discussion on property acquisition for economic development

The Montrose City Council held a special meeting on September 7, 2021, and immediately entered an executive session to discuss negotiation positions, property acquisition, and security matters. After reconvening, the council adjourned with no further action taken. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Approved entering executive session for negotiations, property, and security discussions (motion by Reed, second by Frank, all yes)
• Approved adjournment with no further action taken (motion by Frank, second by Reed, all yes)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several land-use items, including the annexation and zoning of the Riverbend RV Park Addition II. The body will also consider a grant application for marijuana enforcement and multiple ordinance readings regarding city code and right-of-way vacations.

• Annexation and B-2 Highway Commercial zoning of Riverbend RV Park Addition II
• Resolution 2021-17 for a Gray & Black Market Marijuana Enforcement grant application
• Ordinance 2557 to rezone Yokum Subdivision Lot 1 and Outlot A to B-4 Neighborhood Shopping District
• Preliminary plats for Bear Creek Subdivision Amendment #4 and The Falls at Valley Ranch South
• Special Events Liquor Permit for Dinner on Main Street on September 25, 2021

The Montrose City Council approved the Bear Creek Subdivision Amendment #4 Preliminary Plat, creating 282 single-family lots, and also approved The Falls at Valley Ranch South Preliminary Plat for seven lots. Several ordinances passed first reading, including annexation and zoning for Riverbend RV Park Addition II, a right-of-way vacation for Pinon Way, and increased Planning Commission compensation. The council also adopted resolutions for a DOLA marijuana enforcement grant application and set an October 19 hearing for the McCracken Addition annexation.

• Approved Bear Creek Subdivision Amendment #4 Preliminary Plat (all yes)
• Approved The Falls at Valley Ranch South Preliminary Plat (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-17 for DOLA marijuana enforcement grant application (all yes)
• Passed Ordinance 2553 on first reading to repeal police alarm installer licensing (all yes)
• Passed Ordinance 2554 on first reading to vacate right of way near Riverbend RV Park (all yes)
• Passed Ordinances 2555 and 2556 on first reading for Riverbend RV Park Addition II annexation and B-2 zoning (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-19 setting October 19, 2021 hearing for McCracken Addition annexation (all yes)
• Passed Ordinance 2559 on first reading to increase Planning Commission compensation (all yes)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on the second reading of four ordinances regarding the annexation and zoning of Riverside Park Addition II and III. The body will also consider a construction contract change order and review quarterly budget and tax reports.

• Change Order No. 1 for $94,668.00 to Mountain Valley Contracting for Rice Ditch piping
• Ordinance 2549: Annexation of Riverside Park Addition II
• Ordinance 2550: Zoning of Riverside Park Addition II as a 'P', Public District
• Ordinance 2551: Annexation of Riverside Park Addition III
• Ordinance 2552: Zoning of Riverside Park Addition III as a 'P', Public District

The Montrose City Council approved a $94,668 change order to Mountain Valley Contracting's MURA Phase II infrastructure contract for piping the Rice Ditch, citing safety. It also adopted ordinances on second reading to annex and zone the Riverside Park Addition II and III as Public District. All votes were unanimous. The council received reports on tax collections and budget, and noted a $2 million grant for West Main Street upgrades.

• Approved $94,668 change order for Rice Ditch piping (all yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2549 annexing Riverside Park Addition II (all yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2550 zoning Riverside Park Addition II as Public District (all yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2551 annexing Riverside Park Addition III (all yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2552 zoning Riverside Park Addition III as Public District (all yes)
• Approved minutes of Aug 2 and Aug 3 meetings (all yes)

City Council

City Council will hold a work session to discuss the water resources outlook with State Representative Marc Catlin. The body will also review proposed revisions to municipal codes and a specific annexation request.

• Water Resources Outlook discussion
• McCracken Addition Annexation
• Pinon Way Right of Way Vacation Ordinance
• Municipal Code revisions for Planning Commission, Childcare Facilities, and Police Alarm Systems
• Special Events Alcohol Permit for Dinner On Main Street Event

City Council

The Montrose City Council held a special meeting on August 16, 2021, primarily to enter an executive session to discuss property acquisition related to facility expansion. After reconvening, the council adjourned with no further action taken. No substantive decisions were made.

• Entered executive session to discuss property acquisition for facility expansion (unanimous)
• Adjourned with no further action (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a construction contract amendment for the Montrose Public Safety Complex and permit applications for three mobile home parks. The body is also discussing several land annexations and zoning changes for the Riverside Park additions.

• Proposed $1,830,805.00 amendment for the Montrose Public Safety Complex construction
• Permit applications and financial contributions for Cottonwood, San Juan, and Green Acres mobile home parks
• Resolution 2021-12 for a $28,000.00 Victim Assistance Law Enforcement (VALE) Grant
• Ordinance 2548 to vacate a portion of Orchard Road
• Lease agreements for the Brown Center Building at 3325 N. Townsend Avenue

The Montrose City Council approved $500,000 in financial incentives for improvements to three mobile home parks (Cottonwood, San Juan, Green Acres), funded with $300,000 from ARPA and $200,000 from General Fund reserves. The council also approved the mobile home park permits for all three parks with conditions, and authorized a $1,830,805 amendment for the Public Safety Complex construction. Several other items were approved, including a road vacation, a final plat, and multiple annexations.

• Approved $500,000 financial contribution for mobile home park rehabilitation (all yes)
• Approved Mobile Home Park Permit for Cottonwood Mobile Home Park with conditions (all yes)
• Approved Mobile Home Park Permit for San Juan Mobile Home Park with conditions (all yes)
• Approved Mobile Home Park Permit for Green Acres Mobile Home Park with conditions (all yes)
• Approved $1,830,805 amendment for Public Safety Complex construction (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-12 for VALE grant application (all yes, Reed absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 2548 vacating portion of Orchard Road (all yes)
• Approved Waterfall Canyon Filing No. 5 Final Plat (all yes)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss infrastructure and construction updates. The body will review a change order for MURA Phase II and a contract amendment for the Montrose Public Safety Complex. The session also includes a discussion on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

• MURA Phase II Public Infrastructure Change Order Number 1
• Montrose Public Safety Complex Construction Contract Amendment
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding

City Council

The City Council is convening for a special meeting. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to discuss security arrangements or investigations regarding a Drug Task Force presentation.

• Executive session regarding Drug Task Force presentation

The Montrose City Council held a special meeting on August 2, 2021, primarily to enter an executive session for discussion of specialized security details or investigations related to a Drug Task Force presentation. The meeting reconvened and adjourned with no further action taken.

• Entered executive session for Drug Task Force discussion (unanimous)
• Adjourned with no further action (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montrose Historic Preservation Commission will receive an update on the La Raza Park Neighborhood/Tortilla Flats Historic Context Report and Survey. The body will also discuss preservation tax credits.

• Update on La Raza Park Neighborhood/Tortilla Flats Historic Context Report and Survey
• Discussion on Preservation Tax Credits
• Approval of June 22, 2021 minutes

The Montrose Historic Preservation Commission held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions. Members approved the June 22, 2021 meeting minutes as presented. Staff provided updates on the La Raza Park Neighborhood/Tortilla Flats Historic Context Report and Survey, including a September 9 public meeting, and explained the state Preservation Tax Credit program. The meeting adjourned without further action.

• Approved June 22, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:34 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Montrose City Council approved Resolution 2021-11 to file a grant application with the History Colorado State Historical Fund for rehabilitating the Montrose Potato Growers Association building. The council also adopted ordinances on second reading to repeal a false identification code section and designate the Denver and Rio Grande Depot as a historic property. Additionally, they passed an ordinance on first reading to vacate part of Orchard Road and awarded a $211,200 contract to Ridgway Valley Enterprises for the Cerise Park waterline bore project.

• Approved minutes of July 6, 2021 special and regular meetings as presented.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-11 to apply for a History Colorado grant for Potato Growers building rehabilitation.
• Approved updates to the Youth City Council Manual, including new officer positions and scholarship program.
• Adopted Ordinance 2546 on second reading, repealing false identification code section 6-1-19.
• Adopted Ordinance 2547 on second reading, designating Denver and Rio Grande Depot as historic property.
• Passed Ordinance 2548 on first reading, vacating a portion of Orchard Road for Water Fall Canyon development.
• Awarded contract to Ridgway Valley Enterprises for $211,200 for Cerise Park waterline bore project.

City Council

City Council will hold a work session to discuss several land use and administrative items. The session includes reviews of annexation and right-of-way exchanges for the Riverbend RV Park. Council will also discuss a lease agreement for the Brown Center and grant applications.

• Mobile Home Park Incentives
• Riverbend RV Park Addition II Annexation
• Riverbend RV Park Right of Way Exchange
• Lease and Sublease Agreement for 3325 North Townsend Avenue (Brown Center)
• Victim Assistance Law Enforcement (VALE) Grant Application

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session to discuss the purchase, lease, or sale of property. This discussion is focused on property acquisition related to economic development.

• Executive session regarding property acquisition for economic development