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$271,800 👤 Members & officials (51)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council Regular Meeting
- Dennis Flores — Councilmember
- Regina Maestri — Councilmember
- Sarah Martinez — Councilmember
- Joe Latino — Councilmember
- Roger Gomez — Councilmember
- Brett Boston — Councilmember
- Heather Graham — Councilmember
- Lori Winner — Councilmember
- Larry Atencio — Councilmember
- Martinez Ortega — Councilmember
- Ted Hernandez — Councilmember
- Dianne Danti — Councilmember
- Ruiz-Gomez — Councilmember
- Mark Aliff
- Vicente Martinez Ortega
- Selena Ruiz-Gomez
- Charles Hernandez
Who’s on the City Council Work Session
- Dennis Flores — Councilmember
- Sarah Martinez — Councilmember
- Regina Maestri — Councilmember
- Roger Gomez — Councilmember
- Joe Latino — Councilmember
- Brett Boston — Councilmember
- Winner — Councilmember
- Mark Aliff
- Charles Hernandez
- Heather Graham
- Larry Atencio
- Vicente Martinez Ortega
- Regina Maesrti
Who’s on the Civil Service Commission
- Dan Archibeque
- Erick Javaneau
- Sharon Bonner
Who’s on the General
- Dennis Flores
- Heather Graham
- Larry Atencio
- Lori Winner
- Regina Maestri
- Sarah Martinez
- Vicente Martinez Ortega
Who’s on the Liquor & Marijuana Authority
- Carma Loontjer
- Liz Chapman
- Modesto Cartagena
- Steve Cornetta
- Tom Rose
Who’s on the Marijuana Board
- Kimberly Archuletta
- Richard Berry
- Joseph Perko
- Tom Rose
- Carla Flores
- Robert Esser
Municipal budget
Total revenue$204.2M (FY2023)
Total spending$200.6M (FY2023)
Taxes$113.4M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$225.8M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,183 (FY2023)
Upcoming
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
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CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, THIRD FLOOR, CITY HALL,
#1 CITY HALL PLACE, PUEBLO, COLORADO 81003.
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026
5:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
Executive Committee meetings are special meetings of the City Council and are
informal Council meetings for the purpose of receiving information and
discussion among Council Members; no official action is taken at such meetings.
The public is invited to attend, but public comment is generally not received
unless otherwise noted.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
A. CITY UPDATES
5:30 PM
Heather Graham, Mayor
5 minute presentation
B. BUDGET PRESENTATION - IT
5:35 PM
Lori Pinz, Director Information Technology
20 minute presentation
C. BUDGET PRESENTATION - LAW
6:05 PM
Carla Sikes, City Attorney
20 minute presentation
D. BUDGET PRESENTATION - FINANCE
6:45 PM
Danny Nunn, Director of Finance
30 minute presentation
E.
BUDGET PRESENTATION — PARKS & RECREATION
7:25 PM
Steven Meier, Director of Parks and Recreation
30 minute presentation
F.
PUEBLO MOUNTAIN PARK NEXT STEPS
8:05 PM
Andrew Hayes, Public Works Director
30 minute presentation
G. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNER RFP FOLLOW UP
8:45 PM
Andrew Hayes, Public Works Director
30 minute presentation
ADJOUR …
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Fri Sep 11, 2026 · 13:30
Liquor & Marijuana Authority
200 S Main Street, Pueblo
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Meeting
#1 CITY HALL PLACE, Pueblo
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 11:00
Civil Service Commission
1 City Hall Place, Pueblo
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Meeting
#1 CITY HALL PLACE, Pueblo
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Meeting
#1 CITY HALL PLACE, Pueblo
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Meeting
#1 CITY HALL PLACE, Pueblo
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Meeting
#1 CITY HALL PLACE, Pueblo
Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Meeting
#1 CITY HALL PLACE, Pueblo
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Mon Nov 30, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Meeting
#1 CITY HALL PLACE, Pueblo
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Meeting
#1 CITY HALL PLACE, Pueblo
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Mon Jan 11, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Recent meetings
Fri Aug 28, 2026 · 13:30
Liquor & Marijuana Authority
Liquor board to approve license name changes for two Pueblo stores
The Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority is meeting to consider routine items, including approving minutes from the August 14 meeting and two consent agenda items that change the trade names on liquor licenses for two convenience stores. No other substantive matters are listed.
- Change of trade name for Loaf n Jug #750084 to Cumberland Farms at 1104 Pueblo Blvd Way
- Change of trade name for Loaf n Jug #750078 to Cumberland Farms at 2120 Oakshire Lane
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200 S Main Street, Pueblo
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LIQUOR & MARIJUANA AUTHORITY MEETING
PUEBLO MUNICIPAL JUSTICE CENTER
200 SOUTH MAIN ST
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
1:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL - 1:30 PM
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D1 Reading and Approval of the Minutes from the August 14, 2026 meeting of the
Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed in this portion of the agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless the Authority or a citizen so
requests; in which event, the item will be removed and considered in the Regular Agenda.
E1 Modification of Premises - Fermented Malt Beverage & Wine Retailer Liquor
License - Change of Trade Name - Mini Mart Inc, DBA: Loaf n Jug #750084; New
Trade Name: Cumberland Farms #750084, 1104 Pueblo Blvd Way.
E2 Modification of Premises - Fermented Malt Beverage & Wine Retailer Liquor
License - Change of Trade Name - Mini Mart Inc, DBA: Loaf n Jug #750078; New
Trade Name: Cumberland Farms #750078, 2120 Oakshire Lane.
E3 Reading and Approval of the Consent Agenda
F.
REGULAR AGENDA
G. ADJOURN
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to vote on four 0.25% sales tax ballot questions for Nov. 3 election
The Pueblo City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 24, 2026, with a mix of routine items and significant actions. The most consequential items are final votes on four ordinances that would place separate 0.25% sales and use tax increases on the November 3, 2026 ballot for parks/recreation, roads, non-profits, and fire/public safety. The council will also consider an annexation petition for the 89.93-acre Pueblo Masterplan Communities, approve an emergency storm sewer repair contract, and handle various appointments, permits, and grants.
- Final vote on four 0.25% sales tax ballot questions (parks, roads, non-profits, fire) for Nov 3 election
- Resolution ratifying $295,504.20 emergency storm sewer repair contract to Russ Grading & Excavating LLC for 10th and Conley Streets
- Resolution preliminarily approving annexation of 89.93-acre Pueblo Masterplan Communities, Annexation No. 1
- Ordinance approving $885,000 for Leonardo Da Vinci Museum economic development agreement
- Resolution establishing fees for impoundment of abandoned shopping carts
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#1 CITY HALL PLACE, Pueblo
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
#1 CITY HALL PLACE
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
5:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
A. CALL TO ORDER
President Mark Aliff
B. INVOCATION
Pastor Micah Aragon, Pueblo Christian Center
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
E1 Mayoral Proclamation Presentation: "Andrew Hayes Day - August 24, 2026" — Andrew
Hayes, Director of Public Works
E2 Mayoral Proclamation Presentation: "Kim Bowman Day - August 31, 2026" — Kim
Bowman, Executive Director of Posada, Inc.
E3 Proclamation Presentation: "Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Awareness Day -
September 5, 2026" - Tonya Johnson, Chair and Co-founder of the Mental Wellness Task
Force of SoCo & Genevieve Gonzales, Co-chair of the Mental Wellness Task Force of
SoCo & Nanci Gonzalez, Chair of the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Pueblo County
F.
PUBLIC FORUM
G. COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR COMMENTARY
H. REVIEW OF AGENDA
I.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to Amend the Agenda or Motion to Approve the Agenda as distributed.
J.
READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting dated
August 10, 2026, as distributed.
J1 City Council Minutes 08/10/26
K. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed in this portion of the agenda are considered to be routine by the Ci …
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 11:00
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission to decide appeals, certify police and other hiring lists
The Pueblo Civil Service Commission will consider appeals from applicants and eligible-list removals, and vote to certify eligibility lists for Civil Engineer-Wastewater, Emergency Services Dispatcher, and Police Patrol Officer positions. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as recruitment status reports and ratification of appeal decision letters.
- Certify eligible lists for Civil Engineer-Wastewater, Emergency Services Dispatcher, Police Patrol Officer Entry 2607 and POST 2607
- Hear 8 appeals regarding exam rejections or eligible-list removals (e.g., Cole Brinkley, Lazarus Gomez, Christopher Gutierrez, Jordan Klopp, Curtis Montee, Troy Proud, Kalie Watson, Kyren Zerger)
- Ratify appeal decision letters for Office Assistant (Martina Gilmore) and Police Patrol Officer (Christopher Ashcraft, Justin Rohrer)
- Ratify removals from eligible lists for multiple positions including Police Patrol Officer (20 names) and Court Technician (5 names)
- Ratify T&E exam for Civil Engineer/Wastewater and re-employment list placements for Adam Arellano and Isabella Goin
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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
#1 CITY HALL PLACE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
11:00 AM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular meeting of July 16, 2026
Commission Action:
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are considered routine by the Civil Service Commission and will be passed
and approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
Commissioner so requests; in which event, the item shall be removed and considered as a
regular item.
Commission Action: Approve/disapprove all items on the Consent Agenda.
1. Receive and file the following status reports on current recruitments:
a Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent - The open recruitment
began on July 7, 2026, and ended on July 28, 2026. We received 7 applications
and 0 were approved. The updated recruitment began on July 29, 2026, and ends
on August 19, 2026. We received 0 applications at the time this agenda was
prepared. The exam is scheduled for September 1, 2026.
b Civil Engineer / Wastewater- The open recruitment began on June 26, 2026, and
ends on July 17, 2026. We received 4 applications and 2 were approved for the exam.
The Commission approved a T&E exam. The T&E exam was performed on July 2 …
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 16:00
Pueblo Commission on Energy
Pueblo Commission on Energy meets with no listed action items
The Pueblo Commission on Energy is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda that includes call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, old and new business, public comment, next steps, and adjournment. No specific items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the agenda text, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.
- Meeting location: Public Works Department Conference Room, 211 E. D Street, Pueblo, CO
- Zoom option available with meeting ID 863 9823 6179
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PUEBLO COMMISSION ON ENERGY MEETING
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM - 211 E. D STREET,
PUEBLO, CO 81003
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
4:00 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
Agenda
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Agenda
4.
Old Business
5.
New Business
6.
Public Comment
7.
Next Steps
8.
Adjourn
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Passcode: 021311
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Council to hear police, fire, public works budgets and speed camera plan
This is an informal City Council work session with no official votes. The council will receive presentations on city updates, a pet relief shelter, a traffic safety initiative involving speed cameras, and budget presentations for police, fire, and public works. The meeting will end with a closed executive session to discuss negotiations and legal advice regarding an economic development agreement with the Leonardo da Vinci Museum.
- Traffic safety initiative: speed cameras presentation by Sergeant Michael Sincerbox and Mike Venable of Obvio
- Budget presentation: Police, by Chief Chris Noeller
- Budget presentation: Fire, by Chief Barb Huber
- Budget presentation: Public Works, by Director Andrew Hayes
- Executive session: economic development agreement with the Leonardo da Vinci Museum
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CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, THIRD FLOOR, CITY HALL,
#1 CITY HALL PLACE, PUEBLO, COLORADO 81003.
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
5:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
Executive Committee meetings are special meetings of the City Council and are
informal Council meetings for the purpose of receiving information and
discussion among Council Members; no official action is taken at such meetings.
The public is invited to attend, but public comment is generally not received
unless otherwise noted.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
A. CITY UPDATES
5:30 PM
Heather Graham, Mayor
5 minute presentation
B. PET RELIEF SHELTER
5:35 PM
Mark Aliff, President
15 minute presentation
C. TRAFFIC SAFETY INITIATIVE — SPEED CAMERAS
5:50 PM
Sergeant Michael Sincerbox – Traffic
Mike Venable - Director of Sales at Obvio
30 minute presentation
D. BUDGET PRESENTATION - POLICE
6:30 PM
Chris Noeller, Chief of Police
15 minute presentation
E.
BUDGET PRESENTATION - FIRE
7:30 PM
Barb Huber, Fire Chief
15 minute presentation
F.
BUDGET PRESENTATION - PUBLIC WORKS
8:00 PM
Andrew Hayes, Public Works Director
15 minute presentation
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING
POSITIONS RELATIVE TO MATTERS THAT MAY BE SUBJECT …
Fri Aug 14, 2026 · 13:30
Liquor & Marijuana Authority
QuikTrip seeks new liquor license at 3120 Lake Ave; hearing set
The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority will hold a public hearing on a new fermented malt beverage and wine retailer license for QuikTrip #4298 at 3120 Lake Ave. The board will also consider several special event applications, corporate structure changes, and a liquor license transfer. Most items are routine administrative actions.
- Hearing: New liquor license for QuikTrip #4298, 3120 Lake Ave.
- Special event beer permit for Grassroots Gravel Bicycle Race & Festival, Oct 9-10, 2026.
- Corporate structure change for Cactus Flower Restaurant, 4610 N. Elizabeth St.
- Corporate structure change for 7th Street Station, 112 W. 7th St.
- Transfer of ownership for Flame Liquor, 2225 Lake Ave.
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LIQUOR & MARIJUANA AUTHORITY MEETING
PUEBLO MUNICIPAL JUSTICE CENTER
200 SOUTH MAIN ST
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
1:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL - 1:30 PM
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D1 Reading and Approval of the Minuets from the Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana
Authority July 31, 2026.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed in this portion of the agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless the Authority or a citizen so
requests; in which event, the item will be removed and considered in the Regular Agenda.
E1 Approval of the Consent Agenda as read.
F. REGULAR AGENDA
F1 Hearing - New Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer Liquor License -
QuikTrip Corporation, dba: QuikTrip #4298, 3120 Lake Ave., Members: Chester
Cadieux III (CEO), Stuart Sullivan (CFO), Marshall Wells (Secretary) and Crystal
Holder (Treasurer).
F2 Special Event Application - Beer Only - Grassroots Gravel Bicycle Race & Festival
2026 - Red Creek Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 230 N. Union Ave, Event Manager:
Adam Davidson, Event Date: October 9, 2026 / 12 p.m. - 11 p.m., October 10, 2026 /
11a.m. - 10p.m.
F3 Modification of Premises - Change of Corporate Structure - Hotel & Restaurant
License - Cactus …
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to vote on four ballot questions for November sales tax hikes
The City Council will consider placing four separate 0.25% sales tax increases on the November 2026 ballot for parks, roads, nonprofits, and fire/public safety, plus a citizen-initiated 0.167% tax for the Pueblo Zoo. The council also will vote on an emergency sewer repair contract ($210,648), a $717,000 street improvement contract for Court Street, and several event permits and sponsorships.
- Emergency sanitary sewer point repair contract with Parker Excavating for $210,648 at 109 Vernon Pl
- Asphalt improvements on Court Street (City Center Dr to W 24th St) awarded to Caraveo Construction for $717,000
- Economic Development Agreement with Pueblo STEAM Works for Leonardo Da Vinci Museum, appropriating $885,000
- Four 0.25% sales tax ballot questions for parks, roads, nonprofits, and fire/public safety
- Citizen-initiated 0.167% sales tax ballot question for Pueblo Zoo operations and capital improvements
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
#1 CITY HALL PLACE
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
5:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
A. CALL TO ORDER President Mark Aliff
B. INVOCATION Pastor Ken Wood, The Avenue Church
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
F. PUBLIC FORUM
G. COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR COMMENTARY
H. REVIEW OF AGENDA
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to Amend the Agenda or Motion to Approve the Agenda as distributed.
J. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting dated July
27, 2026, as distributed.
J1 City Council Minutes July 27, 2026
K. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed in this portion of the agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council
and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless
a Councilperson so requests; in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered under the Regular Agenda. Unless otherwise indicated, titles are self-
explanatory.
L. COMMUNICATIONS
M. RESOLUTIONS
M1 A Resolution ratifying an emergency construction contract in the amount of $210,648.29
with Parker Excavating, Inc., for Emergency Sanitary Sewer Point Repair at 109 Vernon
Pl, Project No. 24-033 (WWAN03) and approving the Purchasing Agent’s execution of th …
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
#1 CITY HALL PLACE
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026 - 5:30 PM
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
President Aliff called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
B. INVOCATION
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mark Aliff, Brett Boston, Roger Gomez, Joe Latino, Ted
Hernandez, Dianne Danti, Selena Ruiz-Gomez.
Council Members Present via Zoom: None.
Council Members Absent: None.
Administrative Staff Members Present: Mayor Heather Graham, City Clerk Clyde Bishop,
City Attorney Carla Sikes.
E. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
F.
PUBLIC FORUM
• Elvis Martinez appeared in person and spoke on various topics.
G. COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR COMMENTARY
Council members expressed comments regarding community-related issues and
events/functions they attended.
H. REVIEW OF AGENDA
The agenda was reviewed page by page.
I.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilor Boston, seconded by Councilor Hernandez, moved to amend the agenda, moving
M1, M2, M10, N1 to the beginning of the regular meeting and postponing R10 indefinitely, and
approving the amended agenda as distributed.
Roll Call - Ayes: President Aliff, Councilor Boston, Councilor Gomez, Councilor Latino,
Councilor Hernandez, Councilor Danti, Councilor Ruiz-Gomez. Nays: None. Motion Passed 7-
0.
J.
READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
J1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 27, 2026
Councilor Boston, seconded by Councilor Hernandez, moved to dispense …
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 16:00
Pueblo Commission on Energy
211 E D St., Pueblo
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
City Council work session focuses on grassroots gravel project and executive matters
The Pueblo City Council Executive Committee will hold a work session to receive updates from the Mayor, a presentation on the Grassroots Gravel Community Impact project, and a City Council Board & Commission update. No official actions will be taken at this informal meeting. The session will also include an executive session to discuss settlement negotiations, collective bargaining, a personnel resignation, and property transactions.
- Grassroots Gravel Community Impact presentation by Adam Davidson (30 min)
- Executive session on CIRSA settlement negotiations for pending claims
- Executive session on 2027 collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 3
- Executive session on resignation of the Chief of Staff
- Executive session on Pope Block Building and 301 W. B Street property transactions
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CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, THIRD FLOOR, CITY HALL,
#1 CITY HALL PLACE, PUEBLO, COLORADO 81003.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026
5:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
Executive Committee meetings are special meetings of the City Council and are
informal Council meetings for the purpose of receiving information and
discussion among Council Members; no official action is taken at such meetings.
The public is invited to attend, but public comment is generally not received
unless otherwise noted.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
A. CITY UPDATES 5:30 PM
Heather Graham, Mayor
5 minute presentation
B. GRASSROOTS GRAVEL COMMUNITY IMPACT 5:35 PM
Adam Davidson - Founder & Director
30 minute presentation
C. CITY COUNCIL BOARD & COMMISSION UPDATE 6:15 PM
City Council
15 minute presentation
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING
POSITIONS RELATIVE TO MATTERS THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO
NEGOTIATIONS, DEVELOPING STRATEGY FOR NEGOTIATIONS,
AND/OR INSTRUCTING NEGOTIATORS, UNDER C.R.S. SECTION 24-
6-402(4)(E)(I), AND THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL DETAILS ARE
PROVIDED FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES: INSTRUCTING CIRSA
WITH RESPECT TO SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS OF PENDING
CLAIMS.
AND
FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING POSITIONS RELATIVE TO
MATTERS THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO NEGOTIATI …
Fri Jul 31, 2026 · 13:30
Liquor & Marijuana Authority
Liquor board to rule on name change, event permits, and manager updates
The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority will consider a consent agenda item to approve a trade-name change for a convenience store liquor license, plus several regular agenda items: a special-event liquor permit for HARP on the Riverwalk, a multi-date retail establishment permit for the Pueblo Arts Alliance, and manager and premises modifications for two King Soopers locations.
- Consent agenda: Change of trade name for Mini Mart Inc dba Loaf n Jug #750028 to Cumberland Farms #750028 at 120 S. Santa Fe.
- Special event application: HARP, 130 Riverwalk Place, for beer, wine, and spirits on August 21, 2026, 6-9 p.m.
- Retail establishment permit: Pueblo Performing Art Guild dba Pueblo Arts Alliance, 107 S. Grand Ave, for 12 event dates from August 2026 to July 2027.
- Manager change: Dillon Companies LLC dba King Soopers #43 at 102 W. 29th St – new manager Steffi Abeyta.
- Premises modification: Dillon Companies LLC dba King Soopers #12 at 3050 W. Northern Ave.
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✓ Decided: Pueblo liquor board approves 3 special events, 2 King Soopers license changes
The Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority approved all items on its agenda. This included special event liquor permits for HARP and the Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center Gala, a retail establishment permit for the Pueblo Arts Alliance, and manager/premises modifications for two King Soopers locations. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included a trade name change for a Loaf n Jug store to Cumberland Farms.
- Approved the amended agenda and the July 17, 2026, meeting minutes as posted.
- Approved the consent agenda, including the trade name change for Mini Mart Inc (Loaf n Jug #750028) to Cumberland Farms #750028 at 120 S. Santa Fe.
- Approved a Special Event Application for HARP at 130 Riverwalk Place for August 21st, 6-9 p.m., with Shayla Keys as event manager.
- Approved a Special Event Application for the Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center Gala at 210 N. Santa Fe for August 14th, 4-11 p.m., with Cathrine Magby as event manager.
- Approved a Retail Establishment Permit for Pueblo Performing Art Guild (dba Pueblo Arts Alliance) at 107 S. Grand Ave for 13 event dates from August 2026 to July 2027.
- Approved a manager change for King Soopers #43 at 102 W. 29th Street, adding Steffi Abeyta as the new manager.
- Approved a premises modification for King Soopers #12 at 3050 W. Northern Ave.
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LIQUOR & MARIJUANA AUTHORITY MEETING
PUEBLO MUNICIPAL JUSTICE CENTER
200 SOUTH MAIN ST
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026
1:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL - 1:30 PM
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D1 Reading and Approval of the Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority hearing July
17, 2026, at distributed.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed in this portion of the agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless the Authority or a citizen so
requests; in which event, the item will be removed and considered in the Regular Agenda.
E1 Modification of Premises - Fermented Malt Beverage & Wine Retailer Liquor
License - Change of Trade Name - Mini Mart Inc, DBA: Loaf n Jug #750028; New
Trade Name: Cumberland Farms #750028, 120 S. Santa Fe.
E2 Approval of the Consent Agenda as read
F. REGULAR AGENDA
F1 Special Event Application - Beer, Wine & Spiritious Liquor - HARP, 130 Riverwalk
Place, Event Dates: August 21st, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Event Manager: Shayla Keys
F2 Retail Establishment Permit - Pueblo Performing Art Guild, dba: Pueblo Arts
Alliance, 107 S. Grand Ave, Permit Manager: Chrintina McCann, Event dates:
8/07/26 (5pm-9pm), 9/04/26 (5pm-9pm), 10/02/26 (5pm-9pm),10/10/26 (1pm - 5 pm)
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LIQUOR & MARIJUANA AUTHORITY MEETING
PUEBLO MUNICIPAL JUSTICE CENTER
200 SOUTH MAIN ST
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026 - 1:30 PM
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL - 1:30 PM
Judge Nelson Dunford, Deputy City Clerk Vincent Petkosek, and Taylor Cornwell, Senior Office
Assistant.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Deputy City Clerk Petkosek informed Judge Dunford of a new diagram from the Sangre de
Cristo Art Center submitted for this hearing.
Judge Dunford approved the amended Agenda.
D. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D1 Reading and Approval of the Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority
hearing July 17, 2026, at distributed.
Judge Dunford approved the minutes from the July 17, 2026, hearing of the Pueblo
Liquor and Marijuana Authority as posted.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
E1 Modification of Premises - Fermented Malt Beverage & Wine Retailer
Liquor License - Change of Trade Name - Mini Mart Inc, DBA: Loaf n Jug
#750028; New Trade Name: Cumberland Farms #750028, 120 S. Santa Fe.
Deputy City Clerk Petkosek read the Consent Agenda for the record.
E2 Approval of the Consent Agenda as read
Judge Dunford approved the Consent Agenda as read.
F.
REGULAR AGENDA
F1 Special Event Application - Beer, Wine & Spiritious Liquor - HARP, 130
Riverwalk Place, Event Dates: August 21st, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Event Manager:
Shayla Keys
Shayla Keys, HARP Event Manger
Deputy City Clerk Petkosek confirmed the Public Notice was posted in the required
timefr …
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Meeting
Council considers sales tax increase for Pueblo Zoo and special election
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Jackson Ranch Metropolitan District Nos. 1-7 Service Plan. Members are deciding on several emergency sewer contracts, transit grants, and a citizen-initiated question to increase sales tax for the Pueblo Zoo.
- Proposed 0.167% sales tax increase for Pueblo Zoo operations and capital improvements
- Emergency storm sewer contracts to Russ Grading & Excavating LLC totaling over $260,000 across three projects
- Federal Transit Administration grant of $2,848,959 and CDOT Clean Transit grant of $1,099,282
- Agreement with Brown and Caldwell, Inc. up to $999,459 for clarifier and grit removal system design
- HUD grant application of up to $10,000,000 for infrastructure and blight removal
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✓ Decided: Council approves Jackson Ranch metro district service plan
The City Council approved the service plan for Jackson Ranch Metropolitan District Nos. 1-7, a step toward creating special districts to finance infrastructure. The council also approved a consent agenda containing several resolutions and ordinances, including emergency contracts for storm sewer repairs and a grant application for up to $10 million for housing infrastructure. A resolution supporting the nomination of Plaza Verde Park to the National Register of Historic Places was also approved.
- Approved the service plan for Jackson Ranch Metropolitan District Nos. 1-7 (Resolution 16377).
- Approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for emergency storm sewer repairs, a roofing contract, a street closure permit, and a PRO housing grant application.
- Approved a resolution supporting the nomination of Plaza Verde Park to the National Register of Historic Places (Resolution 16388).
- Approved a $999,459 contract with Brown and Caldwell for wastewater treatment plant design (Resolution 16386).
- Approved a $900,000 transfer to the RMS/IQOR lease project (Resolution 16387), with one dissenting vote.
- Approved an ordinance calling a special municipal election for November 3, 2026 (Ordinance 11230).
- Approved an amended ordinance appropriating $465,500 for housing and citizen services (Ordinance 11232), with one dissenting vote.
- Approved an ordinance to forgive interest on a 2005 affordable housing loan upon full principal repayment (Ordinance 11233), with two dissenting votes.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
#1 CITY HALL PLACE
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
5:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
A. CALL TO ORDER President Mark Aliff
B. INVOCATION Pastor Adam Fellows, Agape Fellowship
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
E1 Proclamation Presentation: "Daughters of the American Revolution Day — July 27, 2026"
— Ann Wright, Regent of the Arkansas Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American
Revolution
F. PUBLIC FORUM
G. COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR COMMENTARY
H. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to Amend the Agenda or Motion to Approve the Agenda as distributed.
I. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting dated July
13, 2026, as distributed.
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J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J1 Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving public testimony as it pertains to approving the
Service Plan for Jackson Ranch Metropolitan District Nos. 1-7
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Open the Hearing, Receive Public Testimony, and Close
the Hearing.
J2 A Resolution approving the Service Plan for Jackson Ranch Metropolitan District Nos. 1-7
K. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed in this portion of the agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council
and will be enacted by one motion. There will …
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
#1 CITY HALL PLACE
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026 - 5:30 PM
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
President Aliff called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
B. INVOCATION
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mark Aliff, Brett Boston, Roger Gomez, Joe Latino, Ted
Hernandez, Dianne Danti, Selena Ruiz-Gomez.
Council Members Present via Zoom: None.
Council Members Absent: None.
Administrative Staff Members Present: Mayor Heather Graham, City Attorney Carla Sikes,
City Clerk Clyde Bishop.
E. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
E1 PROCLAMATION PRESENTATION: "DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION DAY — JULY 27, 2026" — ANN WRIGHT, REGENT OF THE
ARKANSAS VALLEY CHAPTER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION
F.
PUBLIC FORUM
• Frank Arteaga appeared in person and spoke about weapons that were turned in to him.
• David Evervetts appeared in person and spoke about Sharia Law.
• Angela Sharpe appeared in person and spoke about Flock Cameras.
• Terry Blaine appeared in person and spoke about illegal mini-bikes.
• Ian King appeared in person and spoke about Flock Cameras.
• Elvis Martinez appeared in person and spoke about ballot issues.
G. COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR COMMENTARY
Council members expressed comments regarding community-related issues and
events/functions they attended.
H. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was reviewed page by page.
Councilor Boston, secon …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to amend the agenda, moving R8 to the end of the meeting, and approving the amended agenda as distributed. Roll Call
7 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
to approve the Resolution. Roll Call
20 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
to approve all Resolutions Set Forth in the Consent Agenda, Pass the Ordinances of the Consent Agenda, Setting the Public Hearings for August 10, 2026, and Order the Ordinances to be published BY…
7 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
Resolution on final presentation. Roll Call
7 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
Ordinance on final presentation. Roll Call
56 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea
Ordinance was given by Harley Gifford, Deputy City Attorney. Councilor Ruiz-Gomez, seconded by Councilor Latino, moved to postpone this item to August 10, 2026. Roll Call
7 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
to accept this Ethics Complaint. Roll Call
7 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
City Council to discuss 2027 budget and ballot measures
The City Council Executive Committee will meet for information and discussion; no official action is taken at these meetings. The session includes presentations on the 2027 budget, ballot measures, and CDOT requirements for Pueblo Blvd.
- CDOT Pueblo Blvd. requirements presentation
- Ballot measures presentation
- 2027 budget introduction
- Executive session regarding a potential economic development project in St. Charles Industrial Park
- Executive session regarding land sale and acquisition at Northern & Orman
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CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, THIRD FLOOR, CITY HALL,
#1 CITY HALL PLACE, PUEBLO, COLORADO 81003.
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
5:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
Executive Committee meetings are special meetings of the City Council and are
informal Council meetings for the purpose of receiving information and
discussion among Council Members; no official action is taken at such meetings.
The public is invited to attend, but public comment is generally not received
unless otherwise noted.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
A. CITY UPDATES 5:30 PM
Brian McCain, Chief of Staff
5 minute presentation
B. CDOT - PUEBLO BLVD. REQUIREMENTS 5:35 PM
Andrew Hayes, Public Works Director
30 minute presentation
C. BALLOT MEASURES 6:15 PM
Heather Graham, Mayor
30 minute presentation
D. 2027 BUDGET INTRODUCTION 6:55 PM
Heather Graham, Mayor
20 minute presentation
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING
POSITIONS RELATIVE TO MATTERS THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO
NEGOTIATIONS, DEVELOPING STRATEGY FOR NEGOTIATIONS,
AND/OR INSTRUCTING NEGOTIATORS, UNDER C.R.S. SECTION 24-
6-402(4)(E)(I), AND THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL DETAILS ARE
PROVIDED FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES: POTENTIAL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN THE ST. CHARLES
INDUSTRIAL PARK; AND LAND SALE AND ACQUISITI …
Fri Jul 17, 2026 · 13:30
Liquor & Marijuana Authority
New hotel and restaurant liquor license for Longhorn Steakhouse considered
The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority will discuss several license matters, including a transfer of ownership for Flame Liquor and a new beer and wine license for Chipotle Mexican Grill. The primary item is a hearing on a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for RARE Hospitality International's Longhorn Steakhouse at 5770 N. Elizabeth Street. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as a special event permit for St. Leander Catholic Parish and trade name changes for two Mini Mart locations.
- Special event liquor permit for St. Leander Catholic Parish, 1402 E. 7th (Aug 8‑9, 2026)
- Trade name change for Loaf n Jug #750037 to Cumberland Farms at 3980 Ivywood Ln.
- Trade name change for Loaf n Jug #750014 to Cumberland Farms at 1201 S. Pueblo Blvd.
- Transfer of ownership for Flame Liquor retail license to Samir Investments LLC, 2225 Lake Ave.
- New hotel and restaurant liquor license hearing for Longhorn Steakhouse, 5770 N. Elizabeth St.
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LIQUOR & MARIJUANA AUTHORITY MEETING
PUEBLO MUNICIPAL JUSTICE CENTER
200 SOUTH MAIN ST
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
1:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL - 1:30 PM
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D1 Reading and Approval of the Minutes from the June 26, 2026, meeting of the
Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed in this portion of the agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless the Authority or a citizen so
requests; in which event, the item will be removed and considered in the Regular Agenda.
E1 Special Event Application - Beer, Wine & Spiritious Liquor - St. Leander Catholic
Parish, 1402 E. 7th, Event Dates: August 8th / 3 p.m. - 10 p.m., August 9th, 2026 /
11 a.m. - 9 p.m., 2026.
E2 Modification of Premises - Fermented Malt Beverage & Wine Retailer Liquor
License - Change of Trade Name - Mini Mart Inc, DBA: Loaf n Jug #750037, New
Trade Name: Cumberland Farms #750037, 3980 Ivywood Ln.
E3 Modification of Premises - Fermented Malt Beverage & Wine Retailer Liquor
License - Change of Trade Name - Mini Mart Inc, DBA: Loaf n Jug #750014, New
Trade Name: Cumberland Farms #750014, 1201 S. Pueblo Blvd.
F. REGULAR AGENDA
F1 Transfer of Ownership …
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 11:00
Civil Service Commission
Commission to decide on reinstating police physical agility test
The Pueblo Civil Service Commission will consider several appeals from applicants regarding exam eligibility and removal from eligible lists, certify new eligible lists for Housing Redevelopment Program Manager and Police Patrol Officer positions, and decide on a Police Department request to reinstate physical agility testing for entry-level police officers. The meeting also includes consent items such as ratifying appeal decision letters and status reports on current recruitments.
- Police Department request to reinstate physical agility testing for entry-level police patrol officers (Commission action: approve or deny)
- Appeals from Christopher Ashcraft (Police Patrol Officer entry level application rejection), Martina Gilmore (Office Assistant eligible list removal), and Justin Rohrer (Police Patrol Officer eligible list removal)
- Certification of eligible lists for Housing Redevelopment Program Manager, Police Patrol Officer Entry 2606, and Police Patrol Officer POST 2606
- Ratification of appeal decision letters for Fire Captain, Fire Engineer, and Police Patrol Officer exam content or application rejections
- Ratification of removals from eligible lists for multiple positions including Assistant WWTP Superintendent, Court Technician, Emergency Services Dispatcher, Fire Engineer, Office Assistant, and Police Patrol Officer
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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
#1 CITY HALL PLACE
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
11:00 AM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular meeting of June 18, 2026.
Commission Action:
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are considered routine by the Civil Service Commission and will be passed
and approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
Commissioner so requests; in which event, the item shall be removed and considered as a
regular item.
Commission Action: Approve/disapprove all items on the Consent Agenda.
2. Receive and file the following status reports on current recruitments:
a Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent - The open recruitment began
on July 7, 2026, and ends on July 28, 2026. We received 2 applications at the time this
agenda was prepared. The exam is scheduled for August 4, 2026.
b Civil Engineer / Wastewater- The open recruitment began on June 26, 2026, and ends
on July 17, 2026. We received 2 applications at the time this agenda was prepared. The
exam is scheduled for August 4, 2026.
c Emergency Services Dispatcher - The open recruitment began on June 23, 2026, and
ends on July 13, 2026. We received 48 applications at the time this agenda …
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council considers $15.7 M federal transit grant and major stormwater contract
The Pueblo City Council will vote on multiple construction contracts, including a $412,573.65 stormwater improvement at Pikes Peak Park and several emergency sewer repairs. It will also consider several ordinances, notably a $15,687,944 U.S. Department of Transportation grant for transit projects and an ordinance calling a special municipal election for November 3, 2026. Additional items include permits for Colorado State Fair events and appointments to regional boards.
- Resolution awarding $412,573.65 contract to Russ Grading & Excavating for stormwater improvements at Pikes Peak Park
- Resolution ratifying emergency sewer repair contracts ranging from $12,004.95 to $12,893.22
- Ordinance approving $15,687,944 federal transit grant for project BC2601
- Ordinance calling a special municipal election on November 3, 2026
- Ordinance authorizing revocable permits for Colorado State Fair Band Day parade and demolition derby on Small Avenue
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✓ Decided: City Council approves Behm-Hill Ranch subdivision and various transit grants
City Council approved the Behm-Hill Ranch subdivision and special area plan, as well as a rezoning for medical office space at 105 Lehigh Ave. The council also accepted several Department of Transportation grants for bus replacements and expansion. A proposal to fund an economic development strategic plan was defeated.
- Approved Behm-Hill Ranch subdivision and special area plan (7-0)
- Approved rezoning of 105 Lehigh Ave from R-4 to B-1 (7-0)
- Approved $15.6M FTA grant for transit (7-0)
- Approved $2.9M CDOT grant for 12 bus replacements (7-0)
- Approved $970,097 CDOT grant for 4 bus expansions (7-0)
- Denied $400,000 for economic development strategic plan (2-5)
- Approved $2.2M contract to Baha Construction, Inc. for wastewater plant remodel (6-1)
- Approved $1,500 sponsorship for Noche de Fiesta (5-2)
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
#1 CITY HALL PLACE
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
5:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
A. CALL TO ORDER President Mark Aliff
B. INVOCATION Pastor Steven Cornella, Pueblo Christian Center
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
E1 Proclamation Presentation: "Breast Cancer Survivors Day” — July 16, 2026" — Rick
Baker, CEO — Becky Baker Foundation
E2 Proclamation Presentation: "Pueblo County Fair Days — July 17–26, 2026" — Cody Shue,
County Fair Assistant & Vickie Ingram, County Fair Board President
E3 Proclamation Presentation: "Excellence in Financial Reporting Day — July 13, 2026" —
City of Pueblo Finance Department
E4 Recognition Presentation: "2026-27 Colorado State Fair Fiesta Queen and Court" - Alicia
Jimenez, Pageant Chair & the Fiesta Queen and Court, Anahi Alexis Vasquez, Stephanie
Beltran, Vashti Jordan Trujillo, and Haylie Nicole Urias Gonzalez
F. PUBLIC FORUM
G. COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR COMMENTARY
H. REVIEW OF AGENDA
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to Amend the Agenda or Motion to Approve the Agenda as distributed.
J. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting dated
June 22, 2026, as distributed.
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K. CONSENT AGENDA
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
#1 CITY HALL PLACE
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 - 5:30 PM
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
President Aliiff called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
B. INVOCATION
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mark Aliff, Brett Boston, Roger Gomez, Joe Latino, Ted
Hernandez, Dianne Danti, Selena Ruiz-Gomez.
Council Members Present via Zoom: None.
Council Members Absent: None.
Administrative Staff Members Present: Mayor Heather Graham, Chief of Staff Brian McCain,
City Attorney Carla Sikes, Deputy City Clerk Vincent Petkosek.
E. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
E1 PROCLAMATION PRESENTATION: "BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS DAY” —
JULY 16, 2026" — RICK BAKER, CEO — BECKY BAKER FOUNDATION
E2 PROCLAMATION PRESENTATION: "PUEBLO COUNTY FAIR DAYS — JULY
17–26, 2026" — CODY SHUE, COUNTY FAIR ASSISTANT & VICKIE INGRAM,
COUNTY FAIR BOARD PRESIDENT
E3 PROCLAMATION PRESENTATION: "EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL
REPORTING DAY — JULY 13, 2026" — CITY OF PUEBLO FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
E4 RECOGNITION PRESENTATION: "2026-27 COLORADO STATE FAIR FIESTA
QUEEN AND COURT" - ALICIA JIMENEZ, PAGEANT CHAIR & THE FIESTA
QUEEN AND COURT, ANAHI ALEXIS VASQUEZ, STEPHANIE BELTRAN,
VASHTI JORDAN TRUJILLO, AND HAYLIE NICOLE URIAS GONZALEZ
F.
PUBLIC FORUM
• George Koncilja, Fire
• Rite Gonzales, Sharing Public Funds
• Elvis Martinez, Ethics, C.R.S. Violation
• Kimberly Cantian, Parking
• Reece Cambo, …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance to August 24, 2026. Roll Call
5 nay · 2 yea
Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff nay · Councilor Boston nay · Councilor Gomez nay · Councilor Latino nay · Councilor Hernandez nay · Councilor Danti yea
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
City Council Executive Committee to discuss food plan and legal settlements
The City Council Executive Committee will hold an informal meeting to receive presentations and discuss various city updates. No official action will be taken during this session. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss legal strategies and negotiations.
- Pueblo Food Project's Food Action Plan presentation
- Boys & Girls Club non-departmental request
- RFQ data for economic development partner
- Executive session regarding CIRSA settlement negotiations
- Executive session regarding Pedco v. City of Pueblo (Case No. 26CV30238)
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CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, THIRD FLOOR, CITY HALL,
#1 CITY HALL PLACE, PUEBLO, COLORADO 81003.
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026
5:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
Executive Committee meetings are special meetings of the City Council and are
informal Council meetings for the purpose of receiving information and
discussion among Council Members; no official action is taken at such meetings.
The public is invited to attend, but public comment is generally not received
unless otherwise noted.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
A. CITY UPDATES 5:30 PM
Brian McCain, Chief of Staff
5 minute presentation
B. PUEBLO FOOD PROJECT'S FOOD ACTION PLAN 5:35 PM
Megan Cover - Director of Growth Sustainability
& Operations
10 minute presentation
C. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB NON-DEPARTMENTAL REQUEST 5:55 PM
Becky Medina - President/Chief Executive Officer
Kendra Turner - Vice President of Resource Development
15 minute presentation
D. RFQ DATA - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNER 6:20 PM
Teresa Burns - Director of Purchasing
10 minute presentation
E. COUNCILOR GOMEZ'S REQUESTS TO STAFF 6:45 PM
Heather Graham, Mayor
Brian McCain, Chief of Staff
20 minute presentation
F. CITY COUNCIL BOARD & COMMISSION UPDATE 7:15 PM
City Council
15 minute presentation
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. AN EXECUTIVE SESS …
Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 16:00
Pueblo Commission on Energy
211 E D St., Pueblo
Mon Jun 29, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
June 29 City Council work session cancelled
The City Council Executive Committee work session scheduled for June 29, 2026 was cancelled. No official actions, discussions, or public comments will take place at this meeting.
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CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, THIRD FLOOR, CITY HALL,
#1 CITY HALL PLACE, PUEBLO, COLORADO 81003.
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026
5:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
Executive Committee meetings are special meetings of the City Council and are
informal Council meetings for the purpose of receiving information and
discussion among Council Members; no official action is taken at such meetings.
The public is invited to attend, but public comment is generally not received
unless otherwise noted.
Agenda
CANCELLATION
A. THE WORK SESSION FOR JUNE 29, 2026, IS CANCELLED.
Fri Jun 26, 2026 · 13:30
Liquor & Marijuana Authority
200 S Main Street, Pueblo
Fri Jun 26, 2026 · 13:30
Liquor & Marijuana Authority
Liquor Authority to approve special event permits and ownership transfer
The Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority will meet to approve minutes from May 22, 2026, and consider routine consent agenda items including special event permits for Holy Family Church and the Senior Resource Development Center Agency. The meeting will also address a transfer of ownership for a retail liquor license and a special event application for Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas River.
- Approval of May 22, 2026, minutes
- Special Event Application - Holy Family Church (2827 Lakeview Ave)
- Special Event Application - Senior Resource Development Center Agency (230 N. Union Ave)
- Transfer of Ownership - Samir Investments LLC (2225 Lake Ave)
- Special Event Application - Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas River (2727 N. Elizabeth Street)
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✓ Decided: Liquor board approves Arkansas River event alcohol permit
The Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority approved a special event alcohol permit for Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas River's June 27 event, despite public opposition. The board also approved the consent agenda, including permits for Holy Family Church and SRDA, and continued a liquor license transfer to July.
- Approved special event alcohol permit for Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas River (June 27, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.)
- Approved consent agenda including permits for Holy Family Church (July 17-19) and SRDA (Aug 14)
- Continued liquor license transfer for Flame Liquor to July 17 agenda
- Approved minutes from May 22, 2026 meeting
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LIQUOR & MARIJUANA AUTHORITY MEETING
PUEBLO MUNICIPAL JUSTICE CENTER
200 SOUTH MAIN ST
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026
1:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL - 1:30 PM
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D1 Reading and Approval of the Minutes from the May 22, 2026, meeting of the
Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed in this portion of the agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless the Authority or a citizen so
requests; in which event, the item will be removed and considered in the Regular Agenda.
E1 Special Event Application - Beer, Wine and Spirituous Liquor - Holy Family
Church, 2827 Lakeview Ave, Event Dates: July 17, 18, 19, 2026.
E2 Special Event Application - Beer, Wine and Spirituous Liquor - Senior Resource
Development Center Agency (SRDA), 230 N. Union Ave, Event Dates: July 10,
2026 / 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
F. REGULAR AGENDA
F1 Continue -Transfer of Ownership - Retail Liquor License - Samir Investments LLC,
dba: Flame Liquor, 2225 Lake Ave, Owner Luwam Dawit.
F2 Special Event Application - Beer, Wine and Spirituous Liquor - Pueblo Friends of
the Arkansas River, 2727 N. Elizabeth Street, Event Date: June 27, 2026, 11a.m. - 7
p.m.
G. A …
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LIQUOR & MARIJUANA AUTHORITY MEETING
PUEBLO MUNICIPAL JUSTICE CENTER
200 SOUTH MAIN ST
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026 - 1:30 PM
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
Judge Dunford called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL - 1:30 PM
Judge Nelson Dunford and Deputy City Clerk Vincent Petkosek
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Judge Dunford approved the amended agenda, modifying the event date for SRDA from July
10, 2026, to August 14th, 2026, and posted the agenda as amended.
D. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D1 Reading and Approval of the Minutes from the May 22, 2026, meeting of
the Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority.
Judge Dunford approved the Minutes for the Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority for
May 22, 2026, as distributed.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
E1 Special Event Application - Beer, Wine and Spirituous Liquor - Holy Family
Church, 2827 Lakeview Ave, Event Dates: July 17, 18, 19, 2026.
E2 Special Event Application - Beer, Wine and Spirituous Liquor - Senior
Resource Development Center Agency (SRDA), 230 N. Union Ave, Event
Dates: July 10, 2026 / 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
E3 Approval of the Consent Agenda
Judge Dunford approved the Consent Agenda as read.
F. REGULAR AGENDA
F1 Continue -Transfer of Ownership - Retail Liquor License - Samir
Investments LLC, dba: Flame Liquor, 2225 Lake Ave, Owner Luwam Dawit.
Luwam Dawit, Appliant
Kris Hoeltgen, Attorney
Judge Dunford recalled this item from the May 22, 2026, hearing. After a brie …
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to consider $19.6M in transit grants and multiple rezonings
The City Council will vote on a consent agenda with routine contracts, permits, and fee schedules, and hear first-presentation ordinances including $19.6 million in transit grants for bus replacements and expansion. The regular agenda includes a resolution supporting the Front Range Passenger Rail District and quasi-judicial hearings on three rezonings. Final presentation ordinances on energy codes are also scheduled.
- $15.7M federal transit grant for bus replacements and expansion (Ordinance N1)
- $2.9M state grant for twelve bus replacements (Ordinance N2)
- Approval of Behm-Hill Ranch Subdivision special area plan (Ordinances N6-N7)
- Rezoning 105 Lehigh Ave from R-4 to B-1 Neighborhood Business (Ordinance N8)
- Resolution supporting Front Range Passenger Rail station development (Resolution Q1)
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✓ Decided: Pueblo City Council approves 2026 building fees, multiple contracts and rezones
The City Council approved a new 2026 building permit fee schedule (6-1), awarded a $269,507 taxiway sealcoat contract, ratified an emergency sewer repair, and approved several other resolutions and ordinances. Three rezones were approved on final presentation, and the council continued the Leonardo da Vinci Museum economic development agreement to July 13.
- Approved 2026 building permit fee schedule (6-1)
- Awarded $269,507 construction contract to American Road Maintenance for taxiway sealcoat
- Ratified $14,013.12 emergency sewer repair contract with Parker Excavating
- Approved $25,200 professional services agreement with Blue Strike Environmental
- Approved legal services compensation for Fairfield & Woods (5-2) and SGR, LLC (7-0)
- Approved rezones at 3210 W. 31st St., 634 Goodnight Ave, and 229 W. 12th St. (all 7-0)
- Approved $369,857 ice arena roof repair contract (5-2)
- Continued Leonardo da Vinci Museum economic development agreement to July 13
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
#1 CITY HALL PLACE
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
5:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
A. CALL TO ORDER President Mark Aliff
B. INVOCATION Pastor Steve Chavez, Pueblo Praise
C. NATIONAL ANTHEM Brandi Halvorson
D. ROLL CALL
E. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
E1 Proclamation Presentation: "250th Anniversary of the United States of America — July 4,
2026"
E2 Proclamation Presentation: "Eighth Street Baptist Church 150th Anniversary Day - July 12,
2026" - Reverend Steve F. Mack, Pastor & Jean Andrews, Anniversary Chair
F. PUBLIC FORUM
G. COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR COMMENTARY
H. REVIEW OF AGENDA
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to Amend the Agenda or Motion to Approve the Agenda as distributed.
J. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting dated
June 08, 2026, as distributed.
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K. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed in this portion of the agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council
and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless
a Councilperson so requests; in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered under the Regular Agenda. Unless otherwise indicated, titles are self-
explanatory.
L. COMMUNICATIONS
M. RESOL …
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
#1 CITY HALL PLACE
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026 - 5:30 PM
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
President Aliff called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
B. INVOCATION
C. NATIONAL ANTHEM
D. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mark Aliff, Brett Boston, Roger Gomez, Joe Latino, Ted
Hernandez, Dianne Danti, Selena Ruiz-Gomez.
Council Members Present via Zoom: None.
Council Members Absent: None.
Administrative Staff Members Present: Mayor Heather Graham, Chief of Staff Brian McCain,
City Attorney Carla Sikes, City Clerk Clyde Bishop.
E. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
E1 PROCLAMATION PRESENTATION: "250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA — JULY 4, 2026"
E2 PROCLAMATION PRESENTATION: "EIGHTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
150TH ANNIVERSARY DAY - JULY 12, 2026" - REVEREND STEVE F. MACK,
PASTOR & JEAN ANDREWS, ANNIVERSARY CHAIR
F.
PUBLIC FORUM
• Heath Berber, Economic Development
• Don Banner, Economic Development
• Ken Danti, EPC
G. COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR COMMENTARY
Council members expressed comments regarding community-related issues and
events/functions they attended.
H. REVIEW OF AGENDA
The agenda was reviewed page by page.
I.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilor Hernandez, seconded by Councilor Latino, moved to amend the agenda, moving M6,
M8, M9 to the beginning of the regular meeting at continuing S4 to the July 13, 2026, meeting
and approving the agenda as amended.
Roll Cal …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to amend the agenda, moving M6, M8, M9 to the beginning of the regular meeting at continuing S4 to the July 13, 2026, meeting and approving the agenda as amended. Roll Call
7 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
to approve the Resolution. Roll Call
44 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
to approve all Resolutions Set Forth in the Consent Agenda, Pass the Ordinances of the Consent Agenda, Setting the Public Hearings for July 13, 2026, and Order the Ordinances to be published BY…
7 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
Ordinance on final presentation. Roll Call
120 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
Ordinance was assigned as 11212. T. EXECUTIVE SESSION T1 FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING POSITIONS RELATIVE TO MATTERS THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO NEGOTIATIONS, DEVELOPING STRATEGY FOR NEGOTIATIONS, AND/OR…
7 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 11:00
Civil Service Commission
#1 City Hall Place, Pueblo
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
City Council to discuss rail, energy contracts, and legal advice
The City Council Executive Committee will meet to discuss updates on the Front Range Passenger Rail station area, an energy performance contract, and housing priorities. The session includes a presentation on the Council Code of Ethics and a legal executive session regarding outside counsel.
- Front Range Passenger Rail Station Area Summary presentation
- Energy Performance Contract presentation
- CSAC Priority Discussion
- Council Code of Ethics presentation
- Executive Session for legal advice on outside counsel
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CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, THIRD FLOOR, CITY HALL,
#1 CITY HALL PLACE, PUEBLO, COLORADO 81003.
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
5:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
Executive Committee meetings are special meetings of the City Council and are
informal Council meetings for the purpose of receiving information and
discussion among Council Members; no official action is taken at such meetings.
The public is invited to attend, but public comment is generally not received
unless otherwise noted.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
A. CITY UPDATES 5:30 pm
Brian McCain, Chief of Staff
5 minute presentation
B. ENDORSEMENT OF THE FRONT RANGE PASSENGER RAIL
PUEBLO STATION AREA SUMMARY
5:35 PM
Sal Pace - Front Range Passenger Rail District General Manager
Dominic Weilminster - Front Range Passenger Rail District Station Area
Coordination Team
15 minute presentation
C. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT 6:00 PM
Andrew Hayes, Public Works Director
Molly Evans, Deputy Director of Public Works
Conner Dailey - CMTA Project Manager
30 minute presentation
D. CSAC PRIORITY DISCUSSION 6:40 PM
City Council
Lexi Romero Stewart - Housing and Community Development Specialist
30 minute presentation
E. COUNCIL CODE OF ETHICS 7:10 PM
Carla Sikes, City Attorney
15 minute presentation
EXECUTIVE SESS …
Fri Jun 12, 2026 · 13:30
Liquor & Marijuana Authority
200 S Main Street, Pueblo
Fri Jun 12, 2026 · 13:30
Liquor & Marijuana Authority
June 12, 2026, Liquor & Marijuana Authority meeting canceled
The meeting of the Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Board scheduled for June 12, 2026, has been canceled.
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LIQUOR & MARIJUANA AUTHORITY MEETING
PUEBLO MUNICIPAL JUSTICE CENTER
200 SOUTH MAIN ST
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026
1:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL - 1:30 PM
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed in this portion of the agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless the Authority or a citizen so
requests; in which event, the item will be removed and considered in the Regular Agenda.
F. REGULAR AGENDA
F1 The meeting of the Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Board for June 12, 2026, has
been canceled.
G. ADJOURN
Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to consider $1.8M Leonardo Da Vinci Museum agreement
The Pueblo City Council will vote on first-reading ordinances including a $1.8 million economic development agreement with the Leonardo Da Vinci Museum, adoption of new energy codes, and rezoning of several properties. The regular agenda also includes resolutions for a $759,970 manhole rehabilitation contract and $7,500 in sponsorship payments. Final-reading items include amendments to trail and roundabout project funding and a noise ordinance update.
- Ordinance N4: $1,817,044 Economic Development Agreement for Leonardo Da Vinci Museum
- Ordinance N1 and N2: Adoption of Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code and 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
- Ordinance N9: Rezone 4.7 acres at 3210 W. 31st St from Agricultural to Multiple Residential and Office
- Ordinance N7: $444,857 ice arena roof repair contract with L.E. Roofing, LLC
- Resolution M1: $391,098.90 construction contract for model aircraft runway facility
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✓ Decided: Council approves museum funding and various city contracts
The City Council approved an economic development agreement for the Leonardo Da Vinci Museum of North America. Other actions included approving construction contracts, board reappointments, and several municipal ordinances.
- Approved agenda amendment (7-0)
- Approved May 26, 2026 minutes (7-0)
- Approved economic development agreement for Leonardo Da Vinci Museum ($1,817,044) (6-1)
- Approved construction contract for aircraft runway facility ($391,098.90) (7-0)
- Approved amendment for fire station remodeling services ($30,575) (7-0)
- Approved emergency sewer repair contract ($6,831.00) (7-0)
- Approved manhole rehabilitation project contract ($759,970.00) (7-0)
- Approved Mariposa Center for Safety sponsorship payment ($1,700) (6-1)
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
#1 CITY HALL PLACE
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026
5:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
A. CALL TO ORDER President Mark Aliff
B. INVOCATION Pastor Jerome Perkins, Christlife Ministries
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
E1 Proclamation Presentation: "NeighborWorks Weeks - May 23 - June 7, 2026" - Sandy
Gutierrez, Chief Executive Officer
E2 Proclamation Presentation: "Leonardo da Vinci Day - June 12, 2026" - Joseph Arrigo,
Founding Director & President; Gina Caruso, Deputy Director
F. PUBLIC FORUM
G. COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR COMMENTARY
H. REVIEW OF AGENDA
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to Amend the Agenda or Motion to Approve the Agenda as distributed.
J. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting dated May
26, 2026, as distributed.
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K. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed in this portion of the agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council
and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless
a Councilperson so requests; in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered under the Regular Agenda. Unless otherwise indicated, titles are self-
explanatory.
L. COMMUNICATIONS
M. RESOLU …
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
#1 CITY HALL PLACE
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 - 5:30 PM
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
President Aliff called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
B. INVOCATION
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mark Aliff, Brett Boston, Roger Gomez, Joe Latino, Ted
Hernandez, Dianne Danti, Selena Ruiz-Gomez.
Council Members Present via Zoom: None.
Council Members Absent: None.
Administrative Staff Members Present: Mayor Heather Graham, Chief of Staff Brian McCain,
City Attorney Carla Sikes, City Clerk Clyde Bishop.
E. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
E1 PROCLAMATION PRESENTATION: "NEIGHBORWORKS WEEKS - MAY 23 -
JUNE 7, 2026" - SANDY GUTIERREZ, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
E2 PROCLAMATION PRESENTATION: "LEONARDO DA VINCI DAY - JUNE 12,
2026" - JOSEPH ARRIGO, FOUNDING DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT; GINA
CARUSO, DEPUTY DIRECTOR
F.
PUBLIC FORUM
• Steven Duran appeared in person and spoke about business negativity.
• Valerie Martinez appeared in person and spoke about the Value Stay New
Development.
• Alex Zipp appeared in person and spoke about the Arkansas River flow.
• Elvis Martinez appeared in person and spoke about transparency, and the employee
handbook.
• Gail Conners appeared in person and spoke about the funding process.
• Bret Verna appeared in person and spoke about various things Lime Road.
G. COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR COMMENTARY
Council members expressed comments rega …
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to amend the agenda, N4 to the beginning of the regular agenda, tabling N18 indefinitely and move R12 to the beginning of the Ordinances Final Presentation and approve the agenda as amended. Roll Call
7 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
to approve all Resolutions Set Forth in the Consent Agenda, Pass the Ordinances of the Consent Agenda, Setting the Public Hearings for June 22, 2026, and Order the Ordinances to be published BY…
7 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
Ordinance to be published BY TITLE. Roll Call
6 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
to approve the Resolution. Roll Call
34 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
Ordinance on final presentation. Roll Call
84 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 16:00
Pueblo Commission on Energy
Pueblo Commission on Energy to review energy programs and project requests
The Commission on Energy will discuss follow-ups regarding carbon capture, the Just Transitions Program, and the BHE Demand Side Management Program. The body will also coordinate a public forum and review information on the City EV program.
- BHE Demand Side Management Program communications
- Carbon capture technologies follow-up
- Just Transitions Program follow-up
- NextEra and CML meeting requests
- 3 Corners Project information request
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211 E D St., Pueblo
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Pueblo Commission on Energy
Meeting Agenda
Date: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Public Works Department Conference Room
Address: 211 E. D Street, Pueblo, CO 81003
Remote Access: Join via Zoom (link below)
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1. Call to Order
• Welcome and Opening Remarks
2. Roll Call
• Attendance and verification of quorum
3. Approval of Minutes
• Review and approval of minutes from May 7, 2026 Regular Meeting
4. Review and Approval of Agenda
• Review and approval of the meeting agenda
5. Old Business
• Follow-up on communications regarding BHE Demand Side Management Program
• Follow-up on communications regarding carbon capture technologies
• Follow-up on communications regarding Just Transitions Program
• Follow-up on CML meeting request
• Follow-up on NextEra meeting request
• Follow-up on 3 Corners Project information request
• Coordination of public forum event and follow-on outreach
• City EV program information
6. New Business
• Open Discussion
7. Public Comment
• Opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission
8. Next Steps
• Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
• Assignments or topics for upcoming meetings: TBD
9. Adjournment
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Council to discuss legal strategy for Project Falcon, leases, litigation
This is an informal work session where City Council receives presentations and discusses items without taking official action. Presentations include city updates, a board and commission update, a voluntary sellback program, and a joint work session with the Board of County Commissioners on CSAC. The council will then hold a closed executive session to receive legal advice and discuss negotiation strategies regarding an economic development project (Project Falcon), Pope Block Building leases, and the City of Pueblo v. API, Inc. litigation.
- Presentation on voluntary sellback program by Mayor Heather Graham and HR Director Bella Trujillo
- Joint work session with County Commissioners on CSAC (30-minute presentation)
- Executive session for legal advice on economic development project 'Project Falcon'
- Executive session for legal advice on Pope Block Building leases
- Executive session for litigation update on City of Pueblo v. API, Inc.
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1 City Hall Place, Pueblo
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CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, THIRD FLOOR, CITY HALL,
#1 CITY HALL PLACE, PUEBLO, COLORADO 81003.
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026
5:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
Executive Committee meetings are special meetings of the City Council and are
informal Council meetings for the purpose of receiving information and
discussion among Council Members; no official action is taken at such meetings.
The public is invited to attend, but public comment is generally not received
unless otherwise noted.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
A. CITY UPDATES 5:30 PM
Brian McCain, Chief of Staff
5 minute presentation
B. CITY COUNCIL BOARD & COMMISSION UPDATE 5:35 PM
City Council
15 minute presentation
C. VOLUNTARY SELLBACK PROGRAM 5:50 PM
Heather Graham, Mayor
Bella Trujillo, Director of Human Resources
15 minute presentation
D. CSAC - JOINT WORK SESSION WITH BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
6:15 PM
Melissa Cook, Director Department of Housing & Citizen Services
Miles Lucero: County Commissioner - District 1
Paula McPheeters: County Commissioner - District 2
Zachary Swearingen: County Commissioner - District 3
30 minute presentation
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. FOR A CONFERENCE WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE
PURPOSE OF RECEIVING LEGAL ADVICE ON SPECIFIC LEGAL
QUESTIONS UNDER C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(B) …
Tue May 26, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Meeting
Public hearing on FY 2026 housing and community development plan
The council will hold a public hearing on the City of Pueblo's FY 2026 Annual Action Plan for federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds. The consent agenda includes several resolutions and ordinances, such as approvals for special event permits, appointments to boards, and professional service agreements. The regular agenda features a rezoning, a subdivision approval, and final votes on ordinances related to bikepath vehicle restrictions, airport grants, the West Side Connector project, and a donation for Vinewood Skate Park. Notable funding items include a $215,000 contribution for a Fallen Officer Memorial and a $719,230 contract for drainage improvements.
- Public hearing on FY 2026 Annual Action Plan for CDBG/HOME funds from HUD
- Rezoning Lot 10, Block 5, Shulls Subdivision from O-1 to R-2 (single-family residential)
- Conditional waiver of up to $236,170 in wastewater connection fees for Phase II of Pueblo Springs Apartments
- $215,000 contribution for Fallen Officer Memorial, with transfers from police wages and ARPA interest
- Amendment No. 3 for $719,230 for State Fair and Bessemer Neighborhood Drainage Improvements design and analysis
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✓ Decided: City Council approves various ordinances including zoning changes and infrastructure funding
The City Council approved several ordinances regarding rezoning, municipal code amendments, and grant acceptances. Decisions included approving the Pelleccia Subdivision and a rezoning for Shulls Subdivision, alongside various infrastructure and staffing updates.
- Approved May 11, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved $719,230 drainage improvement resolution (7-0)
- Approved rezoning of Shulls Subdivision lot to single-family residential (7-0)
- Approved Pelleccia Subdivision (7-0)
- Approved motorized vehicle rules on bikepaths ordinance (7-0)
- Approved $20,359 taxiway sealcoat project grant (7-0)
- Approved West Side Connector Project agreement amendment (7-0)
#1 CITY HALL PLACE, Pueblo
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
#1 CITY HALL PLACE
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
5:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
A. CALL TO ORDER President Mark Aliff
B. INVOCATION Pastor Tony Amaya, Pueblo Christian Center
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
F. PUBLIC FORUM
G. COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR COMMENTARY
H. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to Amend the Agenda or Motion to Approve the Agenda as distributed.
I. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting dated May
11, 2026, as distributed.
I1 City Council Minutes 051126
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J1 Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving public testimony as it pertains to the City of
Pueblo preparing its FY 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the program year running
September 1, 2026–August 31, 2027 for FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In accordance with 24 CFR Part
91, the FY 2026 AAP will be submitted to HUD on or before July 18, 2026
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Open the Hearing, Receive Public Testimony, and Close
the Hearing
K. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed in this portion of the agenda are considered to be routine by the City C …
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
#1 CITY HALL PLACE
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 - 5:30 PM
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
President Aliff called the meeting to order at p.m.
B. INVOCATION
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mark Aliff, Brett Boston, Roger Gomez, Joe Latino, Ted
Hernandez, Dianne Danti, Selena Ruiz-Gomez.
Council Members Present via Zoom: None.
Council Members Absent: None.
Administrative Staff Members Present: Mayor Heather Graham, Chief of Staff Brian McCain,
City Attorney Carla Sikes, City Clerk Clyde Bishop.
E. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
F.
PUBLIC FORUM
Brett Verna spoke about economic development / advance pueblo.
Elvis Martinez spoke about animals and the airport.
Roxana Mack spoke about the Italian Flag being flown next to the American Flag.
G. COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR COMMENTARY
Council members expressed comments regarding community-related issues and
events/functions they attended.
H. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
I.
READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
I1
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 051126
Councilor Boston, seconded by Councilor Gomez, moved to dispense with the reading and
approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting dated May 11, 2026, as distributed.
Roll Call - Ayes: President Aliff, Councilor Boston, Councilor Gomez, Councilor Latino,
Councilor Hernandez, Councilor Danti, Councilor Ruiz-Gomez. Nays: None. Motion
Passed 7-0.
J.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
J1 PU …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Roll Call
7 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
to approve the Resolution. Roll Call
7 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
Ordinance on final presentation. Roll Call
56 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Gomez yea · Councilor Latino yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea
to accept the communication. Roll Call
6 yea
President Aliff yea · Councilor Boston yea · Councilor Hernandez yea · Councilor Danti yea · Councilor Ruiz-Gomez yea · Councilor Gomez yea
Fri May 22, 2026 · 13:30
Liquor & Marijuana Authority
Liquor Authority to approve routine license changes and corporate structure updates
The Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority will meet to approve minutes from the previous month and consider routine modifications to liquor licenses, including manager changes, address updates, and a corporate structure transfer. The meeting will also address a temporary modification for the Pueblo Convention Center.
- Approval of April 24, 2026, meeting minutes
- Manager change for Twenty-One Steak (101 S. Main St)
- Manager change for 7-Eleven #13111S (2727 S. Prairie Ave)
- Address change for Amenity Barber (107 N. Union Ave)
- Corporate structure change for Pueblo Country Club (3200 8th Ave)
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✓ Decided: Pueblo liquor board denies Flame Liquor transfer, approves other licenses
The Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority approved several license modifications and a temporary event permit, but denied a liquor license transfer for Flame Liquor after the owner's husband prompted her answers. The denial is for 30 days pending research on state laws, with the application to be reconsidered at the June 26, 2026 hearing.
- Approved consent agenda with manager changes for Twenty-One Steak and 7-Eleven #13111S, and address change for Amenity Barber (contingent on department sign-offs)
- Approved corporate structure change for Pueblo Country Club club license
- Denied transfer of retail liquor license for Flame Liquor (Samir Investments LLC) for 30 days
- Approved temporary premises modification for Pueblo Convention Center event on June 27, 2026
200 S Main Street, Pueblo
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LIQUOR & MARIJUANA AUTHORITY MEETING
PUEBLO MUNICIPAL JUSTICE CENTER
200 SOUTH MAIN ST
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
1:30 PM
Individuals Requiring Special Accommodations Should Notify the City’s ADA
Coordinator at (719) 553-2295 by Noon on the Friday Preceding the Meeting.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL - 1:30 PM
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D1 Reading and Approval of the Minutes from the April 24, 2026, meeting of the
Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed in this portion of the agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless the Authority or a citizen so
requests; in which event, the item will be removed and considered in the Regular Agenda.
E1 Modification of Premises - Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License - Manager Change -
Twenty-One Steak LLC, dba: Twenty-One Steak, 101 S. Main Street, Manager: Alec
Garcia.
E2 Modification of Premises - FMB Liquor License - Manager Change - 7-Eleven Inc,
dba: 7-Eleven #13111S, 2727 S. Prairie Ave, Manager: Racheal Shelinbarger.
E3 Modification of Premise - Address Change - Entertainment Liquor License -
Amenity Barber LLC, dba: Amenity Barber, 107 N. Union Ave, Previous Address:
103 N. Union Ave.
E4 Approval of the Consent Agenda as read
F. REGULAR AGENDA
F1 Modification of Premises - Club License - Change of Corporate Structure - Pueblo
Country C …
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LIQUOR & MARIJUANA AUTHORITY MEETING
PUEBLO MUNICIPAL JUSTICE CENTER
200 SOUTH MAIN ST
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026 - 1:30 PM
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
Judge Dunford called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL - 1:30 PM
Judge Nelson Dunford
Deputy City Clerk Vincent Petkosek
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Judge Dunford approved the agenda as posted.
D. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D1 Reading and Approval of the Minutes from the April 24, 2026, meeting of
the Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority.
Judge Dunford approved the Minutes from the April 24, 2026, meeting of the Pueblo
Liquor and Marijuana Authority.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
E1 Modification of Premises - Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License - Manager
Change - Twenty-One Steak LLC, dba: Twenty-One Steak, 101 S. Main
Street, Manager: Alec Garcia.
E2 Modification of Premises - FMB Liquor License - Manager Change - 7-
Eleven Inc, dba: 7-Eleven #13111S, 2727 S. Prairie Ave, Manager: Racheal
Shelinbarger.
E3 Modification of Premise - Address Change - Entertainment Liquor License
- Amenity Barber LLC, dba: Amenity Barber, 107 N. Union Ave, Previous
Address: 103 N. Union Ave.
E4 Approval of the Consent Agenda as read
Judge Dunford approved the Consent Agenda as read contingent on all department
sign-offs.
F. REGULAR AGENDA
F1 Modification of Premises - Club License - Change of Corporate Structure -
Pueblo Country Club, 3200 8th Ave, Members: Ronnie Swartz - GM, She …
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Net migration+555 people (-$7.7M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)5 ({"Fire": 6, "Flood": 4, "Snowstorm": 3, "Biological": 2, "To · last Mon Jun 29, 2026)
Traffic fatalities25 (5 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments3,250 (50,735 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,258/mo (3,094 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy25.4% (low numeracy 36% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$204.2M
Spending$200.6M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$225.8M
Debt-to-revenue1.11×
Debt-load index69 / 100
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