Montrose County public meetings in 2024

City Council

City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including sewer and sidewalk projects. The body is also considering a new liquor license for City Market and the adoption of two ordinances on second reading.

• Authorization of $295,198.21 for Montrose Police Department server replacement and upgrade
• Approval of $150,000 for a conservation easement within Colorado Outdoors to preserve the Morada site
• Contract award of $86,877.22 to Haynes Excavation for the San-Miami Sewer Improvement Project
• Professional services contract of $47,200 to Del-Mont Consultants for the 6600 Road Sidewalk Extension Project
• Liquor Licensed Drug Store license application for Dillon Companies LLC (City Market #40) at 16400 S. Townsend Avenue

The Montrose City Council denied a new Liquor Licensed Drug Store license for City Market #40 at 16400 S. Townsend Avenue, with a 2-3 vote. The council approved a $150,000 conservation easement for the Morada site, adopted land use code updates (Ordinance 2677) and a budget amendment (Ordinance 2678), and approved several contracts and agreements.

• Denied new Liquor Licensed Drug Store license for City Market #40 (2-3)
• Approved $150,000 for conservation easement at Colorado Outdoors (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2677 land use code update (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2678 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Montrose Recreation District for shared services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-22 for public works facility financing (unanimous)
• Authorized $295,198.21 for police server replacement (unanimous)
• Awarded $86,877.22 sewer contract to Haynes Excavation (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several infrastructure contracts and equipment recommendations. The meeting includes reviews of Public Works facility projects and a wastewater treatment plant change order.

• Public Works Facility Irrigation Relocation & Preliminary Site Fill contract award
• Public Works Facility Design contract extension recommendation
• 2025 Vehicle and Equipment Purchase recommendations
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Motor Control Center (MCC) project change order
• MOU and Promissory Note update for Sunshine Peak Apartments and Montrose County Housing Authority

City Council

The council will open with a call to order by Mayor J. David Reed and a roll call by the City Clerk. It will then hold an executive session with the city attorney to receive legal advice under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b), including a litigation update and a legal process refresher. The meeting will conclude with reconvenement and adjournment.

• Executive session with City Attorney for legal advice (litigation update, legal process refresher)

Planning Commission

The Montrose Planning Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit to allow light manufacturing at 1134 N Cascade Ave, a B-3 zoned commercial property, submitted by Jason Yeager of High Mesa Craftsmen. The commission will also review a variance request for the same site to permit site development within 400 feet of a state right‑of‑way. In addition, staff will present the Sunrise Creek III Subdivision and Planned Development sketch plan, proposing about 54 residential units on 9.35 acres. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the November 13 minutes and other business.

• Conditional Use Permit for light manufacturing at 1134 N Cascade Ave (High Mesa Craftsmen)
• Variance request for site development at 1134 N Cascade Ave (High Mesa Craftsmen)
• Review of Sunrise Creek III Subdivision and PD Sketch Plan – ~54 units on 9.35 acres
• Approval of minutes from the November 13, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
• Other business

City Council

The City Council will vote on several liquor license applications and the first reading of two ordinances. The body will also consider a regional commuter bus route resolution and a preliminary plat for a new subdivision.

• Resolution 2024-23 supporting a San Miguel Authority Regional Transportation commuter bus route
• Liquor license location change for Montrose Center for Arts from 11 S. Park Avenue to 205 E. Main Street
• New Liquor Licensed Drug Store license for City Market #40 at 16400 S. Townsend Avenue
• Ordinance 2677 to repeal and reenact multiple chapters of Title 11 of the Montrose Official Code
• Valley Ranch Subdivision Filing 1 Preliminary Plat approval

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several contract awards and budget items. The body will also conduct interviews for the Planning Commission.

• San-Miami Sewer Improvements contract award
• 6600 Road Sidewalk Extension design contract award
• Supplemental Budget Ordinance
• Acquisition of a Conservation Easement within Colorado Outdoors
• Police Department server purchase

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 27, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2024.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:00 pm has been cancelled. The commission will reconvene at its next meeting on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

City Council

The Montrose City Council will consider a second reading of Ordinance 2674, which appropriates funds for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025, and will vote on Resolution 2024-18 to adopt the 2025 municipal budget. The council will also take up a second reading of Ordinance 2675 to annex the Leonard Farm Addition and Ordinance 2676 to zone that addition as an R‑3A district. Minutes from the November 4 and November 5, 2024 meetings will be approved.

• Adopt Resolution 2024-18 adopting the 2025 municipal budget
• Second reading of Ordinance 2674 appropriating funds for FY 2025
• Second reading of Ordinance 2675 annexing the Leonard Farm Addition
• Second reading of Ordinance 2676 zoning the Leonard Farm Addition as R‑3A
• Approve minutes from the November 4 and November 5, 2024 meetings

City Council

The Montrose City Council work session will introduce several new city employees. Council members will hear an update on the Public Works Facility project and discuss its funding. They will also consider proposed updates to multiple chapters of Title 11, the land development regulations in the municipal code. A presentation on the San Miguel Authority for Regional Transport (SMART) bus line will be included.

• Introduction of new city employees (Police, Detective, Technician, Assistant, Parks worker)
• Public Works Facility Project update and funding discussion (Staff: Jim Scheid; Presenter: Kyle Thomas with DA Davidson)
• Proposed update to multiple chapters of Title 11 (Land Development Regulations) of the Montrose Municipal Code (Staff: Jace Hochwalt)
• San Miguel Authority for Regional Transport Workforce (SMART) bus line presentation (Staff: Christopher Ottinger; Presenter: Kari DiStefano)

Planning Commission

The Montrose Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from October 9, 2024, and consider a preliminary plat for the Valley Ranch Subdivision, which proposes 15 residential lots.

• Approval of October 9, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Valley Ranch Subdivision Filing No. 1 Preliminary Plat (15 lots)
• Public hearing procedures and comment deadlines
• Next meeting scheduled for December 11, 2024

Montrose Urban Renewal Authority

The Montrose Urban Renewal Authority Board will consider a motion to approve the minutes from its 2024 regular meeting. It will receive an update on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) expenditures and a review of the Authority's finances presented by City Engineer Scott Murphy. The board will also discuss the incentives funding formula. A public comment period will be held, but no formal action will be taken on comments.

• Motion to approve minutes of the 2024 regular MURA Board meeting
• TIF expenditure update and financials review by City Engineer Scott Murphy
• Discussion of the incentives funding formula
• Public comment period (no formal action)
• Scheduling of future MURA Board meetings

City Council

The Montrose City Council will vote on a $2 million grant application to the U.S. EPA for brownfield cleanup. It will also act on updates to camping and sleeping regulations, approve a FY 2025 fund appropriation, adopt a new fee schedule, and consider the annexation and zoning of the Leonard Farm Addition.

• Ordinance 2670 – second reading to update unauthorized camping and sidewalk sleeping rules
• Ordinance 2674 – first reading to appropriate funds for the fiscal year beginning Jan 1 2025
• Resolution 2024-19 – adopt the 2025 city fee schedule
• Resolution 2024-21 – authorize filing a $2,000,000 EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant application
• Leonard Farm Addition annexation – Resolution 2024-20 and Ordinance 2675/2676 for annexation and R‑3A zoning

City Council

The council will hold a work session to discuss a contract award for improvements to the wastewater treatment plant, presented by Utilities Director David Bries. A general city council discussion will follow. Staff will report third‑quarter public safety statistics, presented by Police Chief Blaine Hall.

• Contract award for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements (presented by Utilities Director David Bries)
• General City Council discussion (no specific agenda items listed)
• Staff report on Third Quarter Public Safety Statistics (presented by Police Chief Blaine Hall)

City Council

The council will meet in an executive session to determine its positions on matters that could be subject to negotiations under Colorado law. The session will focus on potential negotiations with Project 7. No other agenda items involve decisions or public hearings.

• Executive session to discuss potential negotiations with Project 7 (subject to CRS 24‑6‑402(4)(e))

Planning Commission

The Montrose County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 23, 2024 at 5:00 pm was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is set for November 13, 2024.

City Council

The Montrose City Council will consider approving a $3.3 million construction contract for the Woodgate-East Oak Grove Roundabout and Backage Road project. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance updating local camping and park regulations and authorizing $75,000 for a police command center.

• Authorization of $3,287,515.03 for Woodgate-East Oak Grove Roundabout construction
• First reading of Ordinance 2670 regarding unauthorized camping and park hours
• Authorization of $75,000 for Cerise Park Police Command Center renovation
• Consideration of Bear Creek Townhomes Final Plat
• Consideration of Brookside Meadows Subdivision Preliminary Plat

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates to the Land Use Code and proposed fee schedule revisions for 2025. The body will also review 2024 legislative changes concerning liquor licensing.

• Land Use Code updates regarding ADU parking and Travel Home Park pad site surfacing
• 2024 legislative changes regarding liquor licensing
• Proposed fee schedule revisions for 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an amended preliminary plat for the Seasons Subdivision, proposing 25 residential lots on Outlot A of the Oregon Street South Boundary Line Adjustment. It will also review a conditional use permit application for a travel‑home RV park on Lot 2 of the Red Arrow Subdivision, located in the B‑2 Highway Commercial District. In addition, the commission will approve the minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting and address any other business.

• Seasons Subdivision Filing No. 2 – amended preliminary plat for 25 residential lots on Outlot A of the Oregon Street South Boundary Line Adjustment (applicant: Dean McCall and Stanford Group, LLC).
• Red Arrow RV Park – conditional use permit for an RV park on Lot 2 of the Red Arrow Subdivision, zoned B‑2 Highway Commercial District (applicant: Pineapple Hotel Group, LLC).
• Approval of minutes from the September 25, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.

City Council

The Montrose City Council will review and potentially adopt Resolution 2024-16 to seek grant funding for a National Register of Historic Places nomination for the La Raza/Tortilla Flats neighborhood. Council members will interview and consider appointing four applicants to the 2024-2025 Montrose Youth City Council. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September meetings, a proclamation for Bullying Prevention Month, and a You Make A Difference award presentation.

• Bullying Prevention Month Proclamation
• You Make A Difference Award Presentation
• Youth City Council appointments for four applicants
• Resolution 2024-16 to pursue grant funding for historic nomination
• Public comment period for non‑agenda items

City Council

The City Council will hold an executive session to discuss the contract for the sale of Historic City Hall. The session will also cover a mid-cycle informal review of the Municipal Court Judge. No decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Contract for the sale of Historic City Hall (property transaction)
• Mid-cycle informal review of Municipal Court Judge (personnel matter)

City Council

The council will interview alternate applicants for the Planning Commission and applicants for the Historic Preservation Commission. Staff will present discussion items including authorization of a command center at Cerise Park, a State Historical Fund grant for the La Raza Park/Tortilla Flats historic district, an EPA Brownfield cleanup grant for Bullock Power Plant, and an award for the Woodgate‑East Oak Grove roundabout project. The council will also discuss 2025 funding for Region 10 and hear staff comments.

• Cerise Park Command Center Authorization (Staff: Police Chief Blaine Hall, Facilities Manager Mark Armstrong)
• State Historical Fund grant application for La Raza Park/Tortilla Flats National Historic District nomination (Staff: Community Development Specialist Chris Ottinger)
• EPA Brownfield Cleanup grant application for Bullock Power Plant (Staff: Community Development Specialist Chris Ottinger)
• Woodgate‑East Oak Grove Roundabout and Backage Road Project Award (Staff: City Engineer Scott Murphy)
• 2025 Funding for Region 10 (General council discussion)

Planning Commission

The Montrose Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat for the Brookside Meadows Subdivision, a proposal for 62 residential lots at the northwest corner of 6700 Road and Miami Road submitted by Christopher Koch. The commission will also hold an initial zoning hearing for the Leonard Farm Addition, a 71.22‑acre parcel to be zoned R-3A Medium High Density District, located south of Ogden Road near Bridges Drive and Sleeping Bear Road, submitted by Ogden Views, LLC. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the August 14, 2024 minutes and other business.

• Approval of minutes from the August 14, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
• Brookside Meadows Subdivision preliminary plat – 62 residential lots at 6700 Road & Miami Road (applicant: Christopher Koch)
• Leonard Farm Addition zoning hearing – initial R-3A Medium High Density District for 71.22 acres south of Ogden Road (applicant: Ogden Views, LLC)

City Council

The City Council will consider three ordinances on second reading, including a hotel room tax increase and changes to planned development requirements. The body will also vote on a nearly $1 million infrastructure project and a new liquor license.

• Ordinance 2671: Increase hotel room tax from .9% to 6%
• Expenditures of $988,964.84 for Ogden Road Loutsenhizer Canal Culvert Replacement
• Liquor license application for Endless Pastabilities at 1544 Oxbow Drive, Suite 198
• Ordinance 2673: Repeal of limit on dogs and cats
• Resolution 2024-15: Set November 5, 2024, hearing for Leonard Farm Addition Annexation

The Montrose City Council approved several ordinances and contracts at its Sept. 17 meeting. It adopted Ordinance 2671, increasing the hotel room tax from 0.9% to 6%, effective only if voters pass the ballot issue on Nov. 5, with revenue allocated to tourism impacts, right-of-way maintenance, childcare, affordable housing, and public transit. The council also approved a new liquor license for Endless Pastabilities, adopted ordinances removing pet limits and easing planned development rules for multi-family housing, and awarded a $988,964.84 contract for the Ogden Road culvert replacement.

• Adopted Ordinance 2671, raising hotel room tax from 0.9% to 6%, contingent on Nov. 5 voter approval (all yes)
• Approved new Hotel and Restaurant liquor license for Fitz Union LLC, dba Endless Pastabilities, at 1544 Oxbow Drive, Suite 198 (all yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2672, eliminating planned development requirement for multi-building, multi-family projects (all yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2673, repealing limits on number of dogs and cats per household (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-15, setting Nov. 5 hearing for Leonard Farm Addition Annexation (all yes)
• Approved $988,964.84 for Ogden Road Loutsenhizer Canal Culvert Replacement, including $944,464.84 contract to K&D Construction and $44,500 to Del-Mont Consultants (all yes)
• Appointed 7 members to 2024-2025 Montrose Youth City Council (all yes)
• Approved minutes of Sept. 3 special and regular meetings (all yes)

City Council

The council will introduce several new city employees, including police officers, a trash and recycle operator, a public works representative, and a network analyst. It will discuss possible amendments to Ordinance 2670 concerning unauthorized camping, sleeping in public and park hours (30 minutes). The meeting also includes general council discussion and staff comments.

• Introduction of new city employees: Scott Walker, Tim Long, Keegan Walche, Jaroden Siedschlag, Charlie Hunt (Police Officers); Morgan Cross (Trash and Recycle Operator); Breanna Jones (Customer Service Representative, Public Works); Taylor Anthony (Network Analyst 1)
• Possible amendments to Ordinance 2670 regarding unauthorized camping, sleeping in public and park hours (30 minutes) – Staff: Assistant City Attorney Matt Magliaro

City Council

The City Council will convene for a special meeting to discuss the sale of Historic City Hall and conduct informal reviews of the City Manager and City Attorney. The session will be followed by reconvenement and adjournment.

• Executive session for sale of Historic City Hall
• Executive session for City Manager review
• Executive session for City Attorney review

The Montrose City Council held a special meeting on September 16, 2024, and immediately entered an executive session to discuss the potential sale of Historic City Hall and mid-cycle reviews for the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion to enter the session passed unanimously. After reconvening, the council adjourned with no further action taken.

• Entered executive session to discuss Historic City Hall sale and personnel reviews (unanimous)
• Adjourned with no further action (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 11, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2024.

City Council

The Montrose City Council will hold a work session on September 10, 2024. Council members will discuss the drafted Phase 2 amendments to the Land Use Code (Title 11). No decisions are indicated; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Draft Phase 2 Land Use Code Amendments (Title 11)

City Council

The council will discuss five items in a work session. Topics include the design of a new public works facility, the contract award for the Ogden Road Loutsenhizer Bridge replacement, a proposed addition to Leonard Farm, possible changes to Ordinance 2670 on unauthorized camping, and the city’s role in supporting the unhoused population.

• Update on design of new public works facility
• Ogden Road Loutsenhizer Bridge Replacement Project contract award
• Leonard Farm addition proposal
• Possible amendments to Ordinance 2670 regarding unauthorized camping, sleeping in public and park hours
• Discussion of the city's role in accommodating the unhoused population

City Council

The City Council will meet to conduct an executive session with the City Attorney to receive legal advice regarding pending legislation. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 12:00 PM.

• Executive session with City Attorney
• Legal advice regarding pending legislation

The Montrose City Council met in special session, immediately entered executive session for legal advice on pending legislation, and reconvened only to adjourn. No substantive decisions were made.

• Entered executive session for legal advice on pending legislation (unanimous)
• Adjourned with no further action (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is discussing a ballot issue and ordinance to increase the hotel room tax to address tourism impacts. The body is also reviewing several new liquor license applications and updates to city ordinances regarding pets and planned developments.

• Resolution 2024-14 and Ordinance 2671 to increase hotel room tax from .9% to 6%
• Liquor license applications for Tacos and Beer on Main (1135 E. Main Street), San Juan Brews (512 E. Main Street), and Corner Taps (35 N. Cascade Avenue)
• Ordinance 2673 to repeal the limit on dogs and cats
• Ordinance 2672 regarding requirements of planned developments
• North Ridge Townhomes Subdivision Preliminary Plat approval

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding the Sherman and Ross Block Building. The body will consider an application for historic property designation and a request for alterations to the building.

• Historic designation hearing for Sherman and Ross Block Building
• Alteration hearing for historic building at 232-36 Main St.

Planning Commission

The Montrose County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The commission will reconvene on September 11, 2024.

City Council

The council will approve the minutes of the August 6 regular and August 12 special meetings. It will hold hearings and consider actions on items such as a new tavern liquor license at 39 W. Main Street, a water‑service area modification near 6600 Road, a $334,037 construction contract for the Montrose Drive waterline, and a $59,147 police equipment purchase. The council will also consider Resolution 2024‑14 to place a ballot measure increasing the hotel room tax from 0.9% to 6% in the November 5, 2024 election.

• New tavern liquor license for Black Peregrine Food & Beverage Services at 39 W. Main Street
• Resolution 2024-14 to increase hotel room tax from .9% to 6% on the November 5, 2024 ballot
• $334,037 contract award to Ridgway Valley Enterprises for Montrose Drive Waterline Interconnect
• $59,147 purchase of Taser 10 Certification Bundles from Axon Enterprise Inc.
• Water service area modification agreement with Tri-County Water Conservancy District near 6600 Road

City Council

The Montrose City Council will hold a work session on August 19, 2024. Council members will introduce several new city employees. They will discuss a proposed municipal code update to Title 11, Section 7 that would eliminate the planned development requirement for multi-building residential developments. The meeting will also include discussion of existing animal control regulations on the number of cats and dogs per household and staff comments.

• Introduction of new city employees: Jamie Kent, Thomas Tonar, Thomas Morgan, Jacob Anaya, Jaidyn Platt, Amelia Balzarini
• Proposed municipal code update to Title 11, Section 7 to eliminate planned development requirement for multi-building residential developments
• Discussion on existing animal control regulations regarding the number of cats and dogs per household
• General City Council discussion and staff comments

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider a preliminary plat for the North Ridge Townhomes subdivision. This proposal involves a vacant parcel along Cirque Way.

• Preliminary plat for North Ridge Townhomes subdivision consisting of 8 townhouse units on Cirque Way

City Council

The Montrose City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a contract for the sale of Historic City Hall. The session includes an executive session with the City attorney prior to reconvening.

• Executive session to discuss sale of Historic City Hall
• Discussion of contract for sale of Historic City Hall

City Council

The Montrose City Council will consider several actions, including approving the minutes from the July 16 meeting and holding a hearing on a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Toasty All Day Eatery at 1341 Mayfly Drive. The council will also consider Resolution 2024-11 to allocate private activity bond funding and will vote on revised annexation agreements and related ordinances for the Nations Addition, Public Works Shop Addition, and Rio Grande Right of Way Addition. Additional items include awarding a $241,302.90 contract to K&D Construction for the Cedar Creek Cemetery Bridge replacement and recommending a landfill services contract to Bruin Waste Management. Public comment will be accepted on many of these items before any motions are made.

• New hotel and restaurant liquor license for Toasty All Day Eatery at 1341 Mayfly Drive, Suite G-109
• Resolution 2024-11 authorizing a private activity bond allocation to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
• Revised Nations Addition Annexation Agreement
• Contract award to K&D Construction for Cedar Creek Cemetery Bridge replacement – $241,302.90
• Recommendation to award landfill services contract to Bruin Waste Management

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several infrastructure contracts and development agreements. Members will review proposed rules regarding public camping and park hours, as well as the wording for a potential lodging tax increase ballot question.

• Proposed ordinance for unauthorized camping and sleeping in public
• Proposed amendment to park hours
• Ballot question wording for a proposed lodging tax increase
• Les Schwab Tire Center Development Agreement
• Montrose Drive Waterline Interconnect Contract Award

Planning Commission

The Montrose Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a childcare facility at 703 S 9th St. It will also hold initial zoning hearings for a 23.3‑acre Public Works Shop addition south of S Rio Grande Ave and E Oak Grove Rd, and for a 1.14‑acre Rio Grande Right‑of‑Way addition on S Rio Grande Ave. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of June 26 minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Childcare Facility Conditional Use Permit – request for a facility in the "P" Public District at 703 S 9th St (applicant: City of Montrose)
• Public Works Shop Addition Zoning Hearing – initial zoning of a 23.3‑acre site south of S Rio Grande Ave and E Oak Grove Rd (applicant: City of Montrose)
• Rio Grande Right‑of‑Way Addition Zoning Hearing – initial zoning of a 1.14‑acre portion of S Rio Grande Ave (applicant: City of Montrose)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will first approve the minutes from its April 23, 2024 meeting. It will then open a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. The commission will discuss the Tortilla Flats Project and the proposed Main Street historic signs. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of the April 23, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Discussion on the Tortilla Flats Project
• Discussion on Main Street historic signs

City Council

The Montrose City Council will meet to decide on utility fee waivers for a housing project, adopt two resolutions for grants totaling $107,287.82, approve software purchases worth $158,546.82, and set a November ballot question for a hotel tax increase. The meeting also includes routine approval of past minutes and public comment periods.

• $121,737.80 tap fee waiver for Volunteers of America Rendezvous development at 2366 Robins Way
• Resolution 2024-09: $55,150 VALE Grant application for Police Department victim advocate salaries
• Resolution 2024-10: Urban & Community Forestry Grant application for City Forester position
• $79,419.00 Municipal Court software purchase (Tyler Technology)
• $70,127.82 IT network firewall hardware and licensing upgrade

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a potential ballot question for a lodging tax increase. The body will also review contract awards for the Cedar Creek Cemetery Bridge and the 2024 landfill.

• Potential ballot question for lodging tax increase
• Cedar Creek Cemetery Bridge Replacement contract award
• 2024 Landfill contract award recommendation
• Nations Addition revised annexation agreement
• Private Activity Bond Cap Allocation

City Council

The City Council will consider a $418,817.00 funding request from High Oasis, LLC for site improvements at 39 W. Main Street. The agenda also includes tap fee waivers for the Montrose County Historic Courthouse renovation and a second reading of Ordinance 2665 regarding utility relocation costs.

• $418,817.00 support funding for horizontal site improvements at 39 W. Main Street
• $24,661.40 in tap fee waivers for the Montrose County Historic Courthouse renovation
• Second reading of Ordinance 2665 regarding Otter Pond Circle utility relocation costs
• Staff report on the National Opioid Settlement with Kroger Company

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss several administrative items. These include requests for utility fee abatements and various grant applications. The council will also review municipal court software and public works shop additions.

• VOA Rendezvous Utility Fee Abatement Request
• Colorado State Forest Service Grant Application Request
• Municipal Court Software Purchase Request
• Public Works Shop and Rio Grande Right of Way Additions
• Victim Assistance Law Enforcement (VALE) Grant Application

Montrose Urban Renewal Authority

The MURA Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss incentive funding formulas and review development projects. The agenda includes reviews for an extended stay hotel and the Greenline Mixed Use project. The board will also appoint new officers and fill a vacancy.

• Review and approval of incentives for Extended Stay Hotel
• Review and approval of incentives for Greenline Mixed Use Project
• Appointment of Jim Haugsness to fill an At-Large Representative vacancy
• Appointment of MURA Board officers (President, Vice-President, and Secretary)
• TIF expenditure update and financial review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review and discuss three proposed residential development projects. These include the Sunset Village Planned Development, Brookside Meadows Subdivision, and Sugarpine Subdivision.

• Sunset Village Planned Development sketch plan for 72 units at 6600 Road
• Brookside Meadows Subdivision sketch plan for 62 single-family lots
• Sugarpine Subdivision sketch plan for 38 duplex residential lots

City Council

The Montrose City Council will consider a new liquor license application for Rathbone Hotel and Parlor Bar at 33 S. Cascade Avenue. The council will also review an ordinance regarding utility relocation costs in the Otter Pond Circle district. Additionally, they will discuss a lease extension for Straw Hat Farm Market & Kitchen Store and a $58,400 wastewater plant equipment purchase.

• New liquor license application for Rathbone Hotel and Parlor Bar at 33 S. Cascade Avenue
• Ordinance 2665 regarding Otter Pond Circle utility relocation costs
• Memorandum of Agreement for Veterans Memorial Plaza construction
• Lease extension amendment for Straw Hat Farm Market & Kitchen Store
• $58,400 purchase of an Amwell clarifier gearbox unit

City Council

The City Council will discuss a support request for potato growers' horizontal improvements and a tap fee waiver request for the Montrose County Court House. The meeting also includes a report from the Montrose Police Department.

• Potato Growers Horizontal Improvements Support Request
• Montrose County Court House Tap Fee Waiver Request
• Montrose Police Department Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

City Council

The Council will consider a professional services contract for the San Juan Avenue/6530 Road Signal Project. The agenda also includes a child care grant application and the Eagle Ranch South Subdivision Preliminary Plat.

• Resolution 2024-08 for an employer-based child care grant application
• Eagle Ranch South Subdivision Preliminary Plat consideration
• $148,413.72 contract award to HDR Engineering, Inc. for the San Juan Avenue/6530 Road Signal Project

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and infrastructure items. The body will review recommendations for a memorial plaza and permits for holiday events.

• Montrose Veterans Memorial Plaza MOA Recommendation
• Fourth of July Events and Fireworks Display Permit Approval
• Otter Pond Circle Special Improvement District Final Assessment of Costs
• Lease Extension Amendment for 514 S. 1st Street (Straw Hat Farm Market & Kitchen Store)
• Purchase Authorization for Clarifier Gearbox Unit for the Wastewater Treatment Plant

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montrose Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review minutes from April 23, 2024. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding the Tortilla Flats/La Raza Park Neighborhood.

• Discussion on Tortilla Flats/La Raza Park Neighborhood

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat application for the Eagle Ranch South subdivision. The proposal involves creating 8 single-family residential lots.

• Preliminary plat for Eagle Ranch South subdivision (Outlot 2 of the Cook-Hrubes Exemption and Lot 30 of the Eagle Ranch Planned Development)

City Council

The City Council will consider the second reading of ordinances regarding the annexation and rural living zoning of the Blowers Addition. The body will also review a utility service agreement for the Spruce Point Subdivision and a plat amendment for a roundabout project.

• Ordinance 2663: Annexation of the Blowers Addition
• Ordinance 2664: Zoning of Blowers Addition as 'R-L' Rural Living District
• Ordinance 2662: Conveyance of interest in City-owned real estate
• RDMJK Woodgate Division of Property Amendment No. 1 plat for roundabout at Woodgate and East Oak Grove Roads
• Utility service agreement with Chipeta Water District and Spruce Point Development Company, LLC

City Council

City Council will hold a work session to discuss a contract award for a traffic signal design at San Juan/6530 Road. The meeting also includes updates on the Regional Water Resiliency Program and a presentation from Region 10.

• San Juan/6530 Road Traffic Signal Design Contract Award
• Project 7 Water Authority update on the Regional Water Resiliency Program
• Region 10 presentation by Executive Director Michelle Haynes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 8, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will hold hearings regarding the annexation of the Blowers Addition and its zoning as a Rural Living District. The body is also considering a new liquor license application and several real estate conveyance ordinances.

• Liquor license application for Urban Hip-E, LLC at 1541 Oxbow Drive, 1000a
• Resolution 2024-07 and Ordinance 2663 for the annexation of Blowers Addition
• Ordinance 2664 to zone Blowers Addition as a 'R-L' Rural Living District
• Ordinance 2661 (second reading) and Ordinance 2662 (first reading) regarding City-owned real estate conveyance
• Right of way cleanup agreement with RDMJK Woodgate Investments for Woodgate and East Oak Grove Roads

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a utility service agreement for Spruce Point. The council will also review the 2024 water supply and runoff forecast.

• Spruce Point Utility Service Agreement
• 2024 Water Supply and Runoff Forecast

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 24, 2024, was cancelled. It has been replaced by a Land Use Code Update Open House.

• Land Use Code Update Open House

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montrose Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review previous minutes and hold a discussion regarding the Tortilla Flats/La Raza Park Neighborhood.

• Discussion on Tortilla Flats/La Raza Park Neighborhood
• Approval of February 27, 2024 minutes

City Council

The City Council will swear in newly elected councilors and select a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the 2024-2025 term. The body will also consider several residential subdivision plats and a real estate conveyance ordinance.

• Swearing in of Councilors J. David Reed, Dave Frank, and Judy Ann Files
• Ordinance 2661 first reading regarding City-owned real estate on West South First Street Right of Way
• The Grove Final Planned Development and Subdivision Filing 1 Final Plat for 53 residential lots
• Home of the Brave Subdivision Filing 1 Final Plat for 27 residential lots
• Appointment of Ron Cairns as a regular member of the Planning Commission

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Woodgate/East Oak Grove Roundabout Southern Right of Way Cleanup. The meeting also includes an introduction of new city employees and a discussion regarding a Planning Commission appointment.

• Woodgate/East Oak Grove Roundabout Southern Right of Way Cleanup discussion
• Planning Commission Appointment discussion
• Introduction of Matthew Velasquez, Troy Gore, and Logan Tusses

Montrose Urban Renewal Authority

The MURA Board of Commissioners will meet to approve February meeting minutes and receive updates on TIF expenditures. The board will also discuss Project River's Edge and receive a development update from Colorado Outdoors.

• Approval of February 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• TIF expenditure update
• Project River's Edge discussion
• Development update from David Dragoo, Colorado Outdoors

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider initial zoning for the 12.94-acre Blowers Addition on 6450 Rd. The commission will also review a sketch plan for the North Ridge Townhomes subdivision on Cirque Way.

• Initial zoning of 'RL' Rural Living District for the 12.94-acre Blowers Addition near 6450 Rd.
• Review of North Ridge Townhomes Subdivision proposing 8 townhome units on Cirque Way

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to review updates from the Recycling Advisory Committee. The body will also discuss the vacation of a right of way on West South First Street.

• Montrose Recycling Advisory Committee update
• West South First Street Right of Way Vacation

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure contracts, including street and sidewalk improvements. The body will also consider liquor license applications for a business on Mayfly Drive and a preliminary plat for Bear Creek Townhomes.

• Expenditures of $4,100,000 for the Moving Montrose Forward 2024 Contracted Street Maintenance Project
• Liquor license applications for Shelter Distilling at 947 Mayfly Drive
• Preliminary Plat for Bear Creek Townhomes
• Contract award of $285,000.00 to Stripe A Lot LLC for pavement markings
• Purchase of a Western Star dump truck for $219,311.00

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 27, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2024.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for March 26, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2024.

Montrose Urban Renewal Authority

The Montrose Urban Renewal Authority Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for March 20, 2024, has been postponed. The next meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and a declaration to be a Non-Sanctuary City. The body is also considering a historic property designation and a grant application for middle-income housing infrastructure.

• Authorization of $800,000 for Public Works Facility and Rio Grande Extension design, including a contract with Blythe Group up to $700,000
• Authorization of $257,345.45 for Black Canyon Golf Course renovations, including a $214,772.72 contract with Stryker and Company Inc.
• Ordinance 2660 to designate 346 East Main Street as a City of Montrose Historic Property
• Resolution 2024-05 to apply for a grant for public water and infrastructure for middle-income housing
• Declaration to be a Non-Sanctuary City

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several infrastructure and maintenance recommendations. The body is reviewing contract awards for street work, parks maintenance, and equipment purchases.

• Moving Montrose Forward 2024 Contracted Street Maintenance
• 2024 Sidewalk Improvements Project expense authorization
• Streets pavement marking contract award recommendation
• Parks fertilizer, herbicide, and turf maintenance contract recommendations
• 2024 dump truck purchase recommendation

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The session is designated for the discussion of a personnel matter regarding the City Attorney evaluation.

• Executive session for City Attorney evaluation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a sign variance for a Dutch Bros location and an amended preliminary plat for Bear Creek Townhomes. The meeting includes a request for additional signs at 2619 S Townsend Ave and the creation of 48 residential townhome lots north of Killdeer St.

• Sign variance for Dutch Bros at 2619 S Townsend Ave to allow 6 signs
• Bear Creek Townhomes amended preliminary plat for 48 residential lots north of Killdeer St

City Council

The City Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the migrant issue facing Colorado. No other legislative actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on the migrant issue facing Colorado

City Council

The Montrose City Council will discuss road surface treatments and sidewalk extensions. The body is also considering a first reading of an ordinance to designate a historic property.

• Change Order No. 2 for A-1 Chipseal's Moving Montrose Forward Surface Treatment Contract in the amount of $1,289,120.09
• Expenditures of $245,413.00 for the Ogden Road Sidewalk Extension Project, including $231,913.00 to Haynes Excavation and $13,500.00 to Del-Mont Consultants
• Ordinance 2660 (first reading) to designate 346 East Main Street (E.J. Mathews Mercantile/Calloway Bros. building) as a City of Montrose Historic Property
• Rescheduling of the April 2, 2024, regular City Council meeting to Monday, April 1, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss property evaluations and contract award recommendations. These items include projects for public works and the Black Canyon Golf Course.

• Montrose Veteran's Memorial Plaza Property Evaluation
• Public Works Facility and Rio Grande Extension Design Award Recommendation
• 2024 Black Canyon Golf Course Renovation Award Recommendation

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session to discuss personnel matters. The session is limited to evaluations of the City Manager and Municipal Court Judge.

• Executive session for City Manager and Municipal Court Judge evaluations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request for a sign code variance at 947 Mayfly Dr. The body will also review the Annual Development Report and the Annual Annexation Report & 3 Mile Plan.

• Sign variance application for Shelter QOZB, LLC at 947 Mayfly Dr. for up to 233 square feet across 4 signs
• Annual Development Report
• Annual Annexation Report & 3 Mile Plan

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montrose Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to review a historic property designation application for E.J. Mathews Mercantile/Calloway Bros. The body will also elect its officers and discuss updates to downtown historical signage.

• Historic designation hearing for E.J. Mathews Mercantile/Calloway Bros.
• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary
• Discussion on updating downtown historical signage

City Council

The City Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding a liquor license renewal. This is the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda.

• Public hearing for Tavern liquor license renewal at 35 N. Cascade Avenue (Red, White and Brew Tavern)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a contract change order for surface treatments and a contract award for a sidewalk extension. These items are listed for discussion rather than final decision.

• Moving Montrose Forward Surface Treatment Contract Change Order
• Ogden Road Sidewalk Extension Contract Award

City Council

The City Council is convening for a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session will focus on the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property interests.

• Executive session regarding real estate purchase negotiations

City Council

The Montrose City Council will meet to discuss a commercial kitchen grant and a new liquor license. The body is also considering a residential plat and the purchase of city vehicles.

• Commercial Kitchen Grant of $200,972.00 for Alexander Main & Chutes (Stockmen's and Ruby June Restaurants) at 346 E. Main Street
• New Hotel and Restaurant liquor license application for Sinaloa Grill LLC at 305 E. Main Street
• Fiori di Lena Final Plat to create 12 residential lots
• Purchase of two Ford F-150 pickup trucks from Montrose Ford for $108,060.00
• Approval of the disposal of city-owned vehicles and equipment to be replaced in 2024

Montrose Urban Renewal Authority

The Montrose Urban Renewal Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review a proposal for a second hotel at Colorado Outdoors. The board will also receive a TIF expenditure update and a presentation on future project financing strategies.

• Discussion of a second hotel at Colorado Outdoors (Home2Suites by Hilton or similar brand)
• TIF expenditure update from City Engineer Scott Murphy
• Presentation on future project financing strategies by Kyle Thomas of D.A. Davidson & Co.
• Discussion on project review and approval process

City Council

The City Council will discuss several real estate and infrastructure items, including a street extension project and a zoning change. The body is also considering a grant for the Rendezvous Apartments and amendments to the sale of the historic City Hall.

• Approval of $698,645.88 for the Tributary Street Extension Project, including a $639,645.88 contract to Oldcastle SW Group
• Ordinance 2659 to rezone part of the Sugarpine Subdivision from R-2 Low Density to R-3 Medium Density
• Resolution 2024-03 to pursue a grant for the Rendezvous Apartments project at 2366 Robins Way
• Proposed amendments to the sale contract for the historic City Hall at 433 S. First Street
• Special Events Alcohol Permit for the St. Patrick's Day Beer Fest on S. Junction Avenue on March 16, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and development items. Topics include updates to the Land Development Code, grant applications for local businesses and housing, and the sale of Historic City Hall.

• Land Development Code Update status
• Commercial Kitchen Grant Application for Stockmen's and Ruby Junes Restaurants
• CDBG Grant Application for VOA Rendezvous Apartments
• Amendments to the contract for the sale of Historic City Hall
• Vehicle and equipment disposal and purchase recommendations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request from Christopher Koch for the Sugarpine project. The application includes a rezoning of 20.61 acres and a sketch plan for a 37.31-acre subdivision featuring 225 residential lots and townhouses.

• Sugarpine rezone: 20.61 acres from R-2 Low Density to R-3 Medium Density at Miami Rd and 6700 Rd
• Sugarpine Subdivision and Planned Development Sketch Plan: 225 residential lots on 37.31 acres
• Proposed townhouse construction of up to 8 connected units within the subdivision

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montrose Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and hold a discussion regarding historic grants for Tortilla Flats and La Raza Park.

• Discussion of Tortilla Flats/La Raza Park historic grants
• Approval of November 28, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Citizen Interactive Session scheduled for January 16, 2024, has been canceled. The next session is scheduled for February 20, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and regulatory items. Key topics include a potential tax on retail marijuana sales and a contract award for a street extension project.

• Tributary Street Extension Project contract award
• Ordinance to impose excise tax on potential retail marijuana sales
• Local Planning Capacity Grant application authorization
• Special Events Alcohol Permit for St. Patrick's Day Beer Fest

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session with the City attorney. The session will cover a litigation update and the contract for the sale of Historic City Hall.

• Discussion of the contract for the sale of Historic City Hall
• Litigation update

City Council

City Council will discuss several high-cost infrastructure projects, including City Hall repairs and vehicle purchases. The body is also considering a ballot question for a retail marijuana excise tax and a grant for a commercial kitchen.

• Authorization of $2,837,467.17 for City Hall facade replacement, including a $2,424,228.00 contract with FCI Constructors
• Authorization of $2,087,431.64 for 2024 vehicle and equipment purchases
• Ordinance 2658 to submit a ballot question for a retail marijuana excise tax in April 2024
• Commercial Kitchen Grant of $191,520.00 for 1910 Market and Restaurant at 232, 238 and 242 E. Main Street
• Expenditures of $424,137.37 for Colorado Outdoors Flex Park construction

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 10, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 5:00pm.

Montrose Urban Renewal Authority

The Montrose Urban Renewal Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review Tax Increment Financing (TIF) expenditures and hold a financial session. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 20, 2023 meeting.

• Approval of September 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• TIF expenditure update from City Engineer Scott Murphy
• MURA financial session led by Executive Director William Bell

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several infrastructure and development projects. The body will review design updates for the City Hall facade and consider contract awards for the Flex Park and City Hall projects.

• 1910 Market & Restaurant Project
• Daily Bread Building Asbestos Abatement Request
• Flex Park Construction Contract Award
• Montrose City Hall Facade Design and CMGC Contract Award Recommendation
• Streetlight Upgrade Project Year 2 Authorization

City Council

The City Council is meeting for an executive session to discuss property acquisition and a personnel matter. The session focuses on a Municipal Court Judge employment contract.

• Discussion of property acquisition
• Discussion of Municipal Court Judge employment contract

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several infrastructure contracts, utility agreements, and land annexations. The body will also consider funding for asbestos abatement at a historic building and the 2024 Annexation Report and 3-Mile Plan.

• Award of $174,048.00 contract to Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC for the Baldridge Park Master Plan
• Professional Services Agreement with Rocky Mountain Aggregate and Construction, LLC for asphalt crushing not to exceed $200,000.00
• Funding of $98,375.97 for asbestos abatement at 344/346 E. Main Street
• Annexation of the Blowers Addition and its zoning as an 'RL' Rural Living District
• Creation of the Otter Pond Circle Utility Relocation Special Improvement District via Ordinance 2653