Pueblo County public meetings in 2025

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee work session scheduled for December 29, 2025 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will hold an informal meeting to receive information and discuss four presentations. No official action will be taken during this session.

• Presentation on PURA vendor fees
• Presentation on Section 108 loan guarantee for blight removal
• Presentation on airport renovation
• Formal response to fiduciary concerns from the Director of Finance

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss funding for the Pueblo Memorial Airport Terminal expansion and a proposal to suspend monthly street repair utility charges for 12 months starting January 2026. The body is also reviewing various construction contracts and municipal appointments.

• Proposed transfer of $4,288,640 and $1,721,401.66 for Memorial Airport Terminal renovations
• Ordinance to suspend monthly street repair utility service charges for 12 months starting January 2026
• Construction contract of $269,373.60 to Doug Vaughn, LLC for Jones Avenue concrete improvements
• Rezoning of 300 W. Abriendo Ave. from R-5 Multiple Residential and Office to B-2 Subregional Business
• Proposed $99,000 purchase of property at 316-322 West Northern Avenue

The Pueblo City Council approved the consent agenda, which included 17 resolutions covering construction contracts, election canvassing, and appointments. The council also passed four ordinances on final presentation, including the designation of the City Park Bathhouse as a local historic landmark and a settlement agreement to dissolve the Pueblo Regional Building Department. An attempt to postpone one ordinance to the January 12, 2026 meeting failed.

• Approved consent agenda with 17 resolutions (7-0)
• Approved $557,222 manhole rehabilitation contract to Miller Pipeline LLC (7-0)
• Approved $2,000 sponsorship to Steel City Theater Company (7-0)
• Approved vacation of drainage easement at 4080 W. Northern Ave (7-0)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 transportation planning budget of $759,163.14 (7-0)
• Approved delegation agreement with PACOG for 2026 transportation planning (7-0)
• Designated 330 S. City Park Ave (City Park Bathhouse) as local historic landmark (6-1)
• Approved settlement agreement to dissolve Pueblo Regional Building Department (7-0)

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority scheduled for December 19, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The meeting adjourned without further action.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes status reports and ratifications of removal letters. It will then certify the eligible lists for multiple job classes, including Administrative Technician/Planning and Deputy Director of Public Works. The meeting also addresses several appeals related to recent recruitment decisions.

• Certify eligible list for Administrative Technician / Planning
• Certify eligible list for Deputy Director of Public Works
• Certify eligible list for Park Caretaker II - Irrigation
• Certify eligible list for Police Patrol Officer - 2510 - Entry
• Certify eligible list for WWTP Maintenance Mechanic

City Council Work Session

The City Council work session scheduled for December 15, 2025, has been cancelled. No official action will be taken at this meeting.

• Cancellation of December 15, 2025 work session

Pueblo Commission on Energy

The Pueblo Commission on Energy will hold a meeting on Dec. 10, 2025. The agenda includes a presentation by Black Hills Energy titled “Understanding Your Bill.” No formal actions or decisions are listed.

• Black Hills Energy presentation – “Understanding Your Bill”
• Call to Order
• Adjourn

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will meet for information and discussion; no official action will be taken. The session includes presentations from city staff, the CSU Extension Office, and Steel City Theater. The committee will enter an executive session to discuss legal advice and negotiation strategy regarding the PEDCO contract.

• Presentation by Brian McCain, Chief of Staff
• CSU Extension Office overview by Sherie Shaffer
• Steel City Theater presentation
• Executive session regarding the PEDCO contract

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several high-value infrastructure projects and city ordinances. The body will discuss a professional engineering agreement for the 24th Street Bridge and Downtown Corridor, as well as the dissolution of the Pueblo Regional Building Department.

• Professional Engineering Services agreement for 24th Street Bridge and Downtown Corridor with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for $3,396,234.31
• Emergency sanitary sewer point repair contract with Parker Excavating, Inc. at 101 W Riverwalk for $191,903.17
• FY 2026-2027 Pueblo Urban Transportation Planning Project budget of $759,163.14
• Zoning change from R-2 to R-5 for a .34-acre parcel at the southeast corner of Madison Avenue and Pitkin Ave
• Designation of 330 South City Park Avenue (City Park BathHouse) as a Local Historic Landmark

The council approved a resolution awarding a professional engineering services agreement worth $3,396,234.31 to Bolton & Menk, Inc. for the 24th Street Bridge and downtown corridor project. The emergency sanitary sewer repair contract for $191,903.17 with Parker Excavating, Inc. was also approved. Several ordinances covering staffing, pay plans, traffic code adoption, school resource officer program, CDOT access permit, and a prison‑rape‑elimination‑act MOU were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $3,396,234.31 engineering services contract to Bolton & Menk, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved emergency sewer repair contract $191,903.17 with Parker Excavating, Inc. (6-1)
• Adopted ordinance establishing FY 2026 departmental authorized personnel positions (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending HR pay‑plan sections for FY 2026 (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance adopting revised Colorado Model Traffic Code (7-0)
• Approved school resource officer program agreement for FY 2026 (7-0)
• Approved CDOT access permit agreement with DTV Pueblo & Gretna, LLC and TBAZ, LLC (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Intervention Community Corrections Services on Prison Rape Elimination Act compliance (7-0)

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Liquor & Marijuana Authority will meet to review and approve previous minutes. The primary action item is an appeal hearing regarding a club license for Steel City Aerie #3367.

• Appeal hearing for club license: Steel City Aerie #3367 (dba: Steel City Eagles) at 704 Elmhurst Pl

At the November 21, 2025 meeting, the Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority approved a change of location for Firepit Restaurant & Grill's liquor license, a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for 3 Birds Coffee Co, a new beer and wine license for Aji Sushi, and a change of corporate structure for American Legion Post 2. Each approval is contingent on required department sign‑offs. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Change of Location for Firepit Restaurant & Grill, 3449 Dillon Drive
• Approved New Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for 3 Birds Coffee Co, 119 Broadway Ave
• Approved New Beer & Wine Liquor License for Aji Sushi, 4602 N. Elizabeth St, Unit 140
• Approved Change of Corporate Structure for American Legion Post 2, 701 W. 9th St

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee work session scheduled for December 1, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and no official actions will be taken. The meeting will not take place as planned.

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will meet to hear updates from staff and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County. The session will include an executive discussion regarding a possible property purchase in Bessemer and strategy for negotiations.

• City updates presentation by Chief of Staff Brian McCain
• Presentation by Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County
• Executive session to discuss possible purchase of a lot in Bessemer
• Discussion of property acquisition, lease, or transfer strategy

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is considering the final adoption of the 2026 budget and associated property tax mill levies. The body will also discuss several contracts for city infrastructure and professional services.

• Final vote on 2026 budget and property tax mill levies
• Professional Engineering Services agreement for 24th Street Bridge and Downtown Corridor for $3,398,239.43
• Contract amendment of $233,549 to H.W. Houston Construction, LLC for Riverwalk Building remodel
• Zoning change from R-2 to R-5 for a .34-acre parcel at Madison Avenue and Pitkin Ave
• One-time payment of $50,000 to Pueblo Cooperative Care Center for food assistance

The council approved the consent agenda, which included several contract amendments, fee establishments, and revocable permits. It authorized payments to the Boys & Girls Clubs and the Southern Colorado Harm Reduction Association. The council adopted the 2026 budget after a series of amendment votes. All listed actions were approved by vote.

• Approved consent agenda (all resolutions and ordinances) – Motion passed 7-0
• Approved $233,549 contract amendment to H.W. Houston Construction (Resolution 16179) – Motion passed 7-0
• Approved $21,300 amendment to Allred and Associates for fire station design (Resolution 16180) – Motion passed 7-0
• Authorized revocable permit for Harp Authority holiday lights (Resolution 16184) – Motion passed 7-0
• Authorized revocable permit for YMCA Turkey Trot (Resolution 16185) – Motion passed 7-0
• Approved $1,400 payment to Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County (Resolution 16187) – Motion passed 7-0
• Approved $1,500 payment to Southern Colorado Harm Reduction Association (Resolution 16188, amended) – Motion passed 7-0
• Adopted 2026 budget with amendments (Ordinance 11075) – Final motion passed 6-1

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority will meet to approve minutes from October 10, 2025, and consider routine consent agenda items, as well as four specific license applications for new and existing businesses.

• Approval of October 10, 2025, minutes
• Change of location for Firepit Restaurant & Grill (3449 Dillon Drive)
• New hotel and restaurant liquor license for 3 Bird Coffee Co (119 Broadway Ave)
• New beer and wine liquor license for Aji Sushi (4602 N. Elizabeth Street)
• Change of corporate structure for American Legion Post 2 (701 W. 9th Street)

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority approved a change of location for Firepit Restaurant & Grill, a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for 3 Birds Coffee Co, a new beer and wine license for Aji Sushi, and a change of corporate structure for American Legion Post 2. Each approval is contingent on required department sign‑offs and inspections.

• Approved change of location for Firepit Restaurant & Grill, 3449 Dillon Drive
• Approved new hotel and restaurant liquor license for 3 Birds Coffee Co, 119 Broadway Ave
• Approved new beer & wine liquor license for Aji Sushi, 4602 N. Elizabeth St, Unit 140
• Approved change of corporate structure for American Legion Post 2, 701 W. 9th St

City Council Work Session

The work session scheduled for November 17, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Work Session

The Executive Committee meeting is an informal session for information sharing only. No official actions or votes will be taken. Council members will hear updates from the Chief of Staff, a lobbyist group, the Steelworks Center of the West, PEDCO, and a council‑board and commission briefing.

• City Updates presentation by Brian McCain, Chief of Staff
• Lobbyist Update by Gil Romero, Capitol Success Group
• Steelworks Center of the West update by Christina Trujillo
• PEDCO Quarterly Update by Jeff Shaw, President & CEO
• City Council Board & Commission Update

General

The City Council will hold a special meeting to review and potentially approve the 2026 fiscal year budget for the Bandera Boulevard Special Improvement Maintenance District.

• Public hearing and vote on the Bandera Boulevard Special Improvement Maintenance District 2026 Fiscal Year Budget

General

The council will consider a public hearing on the SouthPointe Special Improvement Maintenance District's fiscal year 2026 budget. A motion will be made to approve that budget. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approve 2026 budget for SouthPointe Special Improvement Maintenance District
• Approve minutes from the regular meeting on November 18, 2024

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pueblo City Council will vote on the 2026 municipal budget and adopt several property tax mill levies. The meeting also includes approval of multiple construction contracts and a land annexation ordinance. Additional items cover service agreements, grant acceptance, and ordinance updates on parking, signage, and public‑safety equipment.

• Resolution awarding $194,140 to Miller Pipeline LLC for the 2025 Elizabeth Street Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Project No. 25-093)
• Resolution awarding $271,468.50 to Cedar Ridge Landscape, Inc. for concrete improvements on Jones Avenue (Hollywood Drive to Prairie Avenue) (Project No. 25-101)
• Ordinance adopting the 2026 general fund, special revenue, enterprise, internal service, debt service, and capital project budgets
• Ordinance annexing 168.2 acres of Pueblo Memorial Airport land north and south of William White Boulevard and east of North 27th Lane
• Ordinance approving purchase and installation of interview‑room video systems from Axon Enterprise, Inc.

The council approved the agenda amendment and the October 27 minutes unanimously. It adopted all items on the consent agenda, including several resolutions and ordinances, with a 7‑0 vote. Notably, the Pueblo Area Comprehensive Safety Action Plan was approved by a 4‑3 vote, and large contracts and fund transfers for sewer and redevelopment projects were authorized.

• Approved agenda amendment moving items M7 and M8 to regular agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the October 27, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved all resolutions and ordinances on the consent agenda (7-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Teresa Burns as Director of Purchasing (7-0)
• Adopted Pueblo Area Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (4-3)
• Transferred $606,959.60 to Miller Pipeline for sewer outfall project (7-0)
• Established Convergy's Site Redevelopment with $600,000 appropriation (5-2)
• Supported Black Hills Colorado Electric tariff filing with Colorado PUC (7-0)

General

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the North Gateway Business Improvement District budget. The council is required to take action on approving the 2026 budget.

• Public hearing on North Gateway Business Improvement District Budget
• Approval of 2026 North Gateway Business Improvement District Budget

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority meeting scheduled for November 7, 2025 was canceled. No items were heard or decided at this meeting.

• Hearing canceled – no agenda items considered

Pueblo Commission on Energy

The Pueblo Commission on Energy will convene to review old and new business and take public comment. The meeting is held at the Public Works Department conference room.

• Review and Approval of Minutes
• Old Business
• New Business
• Public Comment
• Next Steps

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review two appeals requesting removal of names from eligibility lists: one for a firefighter position and one for a police patrol officer position. Commissioners may sustain, reject, or refer each appeal to a hearing. An executive session is also scheduled, followed by confirmation of the next meeting date.

• Appeal by Andrew Reid to remove his name from the Firefighter Eligible list
• Appeal by Jacob Madrid to remove his name from the Police Patrol Officer Eligible list
• Executive session (no specific agenda disclosed)
• Schedule next regular meeting for Thursday, November 20, 2025

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee announced that the scheduled work session on November 3, 2025 has been cancelled. No official actions, discussions, or public comments will take place at this meeting.

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will hold an informal meeting to receive information and discuss several presentations. No official action will be taken during this session.

• Presentation on government shutdown effects on the SNAP program
• Presentation on ICE presence in Southern Colorado
• Executive session to instruct CIRSA regarding settlement negotiations of pending claims

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will receive public testimony regarding the 2026 Proposed Annual Budget. The body is also considering several construction contracts, zoning changes, and a $8 million appropriation for the St Charles Ind Pk Infrastructure project.

• Public hearing for the Proposed 2026 Annual Budget
• Proposed $8,000,000 appropriation for St Charles Ind Pk Infrastructure (Project ED2503)
• Construction contract of $380,883.35 to Acorn Construction Company for Ray Aguilera Park Perimeter
• Rezoning of 151 North Bradford Avenue from B-3 to R-6
• Proposed $100,000 agreement between Pueblo County and the City for Eviction Prevention Assistance

The council approved a $750,000 fund transfer for Project ED0801 (RMS/IQOR lease) with a 6‑1 vote. It also approved several other financial actions, including a $400,000 transfer for job‑creating capital projects (7‑0) and a $400,000 transfer plus a $380,883.35 construction contract for Ray Aguilera Park (6‑1). All items on the consent agenda, such as multiple construction contracts and permits, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $400,000 transfer from Sales & Use Tax Capital Improvement Fund for job‑creating projects (7‑0)
• Approved $400,000 transfer to Ray Aguilera Park and $380,883.35 contract to Acorn Construction (6‑1)
• Approved $167,510.80 concrete contract for St. Clair Ave Phase 2 (7‑0, consent agenda)
• Approved $123,633.00 contract for wastewater clarifier rehabilitation (7‑0, consent agenda)
• Approved $36,493 contract for 101 West Riverwalk concrete improvements (7‑0, consent agenda)
• Approved $6,649.51 emergency sewer repair contract at 3016 Vail Ave (7‑0, consent agenda)
• Approved $750,000 transfer to Project ED0801 (RMS/IQOR lease) (6‑1)
• Approved ordinance rezoning 151 North Bradford Ave from B‑3 to R‑6 (7‑0)

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo County Liquor & Marijuana Authority meeting scheduled for October 24, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided. All routine consent agenda items are omitted due to the cancellation.

City Council Work Session

The Executive Committee will hear a motion to reconsider a prior resolution that would move $500,000 from Project Account CI2113 (American Rescue Plan Act) into Project Account CI2521 for Greyhound Park blight removal. The meeting also includes city updates, a presentation on the Circle K project at 1200 Orman, and a 2026 budget work session. An executive session will discuss potential PEDCO projects and the status of the PRBD intergovernmental agreement. No official actions are taken at this informal meeting.

• Motion to reconsider Item Q9: transfer $500,000 to Greyhound Park blight removal (Project Account CI2521)
• Circle K Project presentation for 1200 Orman
• 2026 Budget work session presentation by the Mayor
• Executive session to discuss potential PEDCO projects
• Executive session to discuss status of PRBD intergovernmental agreement

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review recruitment status reports and certify eligible lists for several roles, including police officers, engineers, and fire officials. The body will also ratify decisions on candidate appeals and the removal of names from eligible lists.

• Certification of eligible lists for Police Patrol Officer, Deputy Fire Chief, and Associate Engineer I
• Appeal from Ashley Cannon regarding a rejected Police Patrol Officer exam application
• Ratification of appeal rejections for candidates in Civil Engineer/Drainage and Community Service Officer roles
• Ratification of name removals from eligible lists for roles including Firefighter and Court Technician
• Approval of Training and Experience exams for Deputy Fire Chief and Engineering Manager

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will receive a brief city update from Chief of Staff Brian McCain, a presentation of the city audit by RubinBrown CPAs, and an overview of the Street Piano Project by the Creative Consortium of Pueblo. The meeting will also include a quarterly update from the Pueblo Human Relations Commission. As a work session, the committee will discuss information only and will not take any formal action.

• City update presentation by Brian McCain, Chief of Staff
• City audit presentation by Matthew Marino and Max Haberkorn, RubinBrown CPAs
• Street Piano Project overview by Marc Sabatella, Creative Consortium of Pueblo
• Quarterly update from the Pueblo Human Relations Commission presented by Claire Schad and Shelby Bitz

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pueblo City Council will consider a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a major $8,000,000 fund transfer for the St. Charles Industrial Park infrastructure project. It will also award large construction contracts for a taxilane rehabilitation and new hangar, and for roof replacement at the wastewater reclamation facility. Additional items include zoning changes, park renovation funding, and other routine consent‑agenda actions.

• Ordinance establishing project account ED2503 – St. Charles Industrial Park Infrastructure, transferring $8,000,000 from the sales‑tax fund (N10)
• Resolution awarding $2,372,832.16 to H.W. Houston Construction for Taxilane Rehab and New Hangar (Q3)
• Resolution awarding $617,492 to Monument Roofing of Colorado for roof replacement at the Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Q1)
• Ordinance amending zoning for 151 North Bradford Avenue from B‑3 to R‑6 (N4)
• Resolution authorizing $750,000 transfer to project ED0801, RMS/IQOR Lease: Pope Block (Q4)

The council approved a $2,372,832.16 construction contract with H.W. Houston Construction for the airport taxi‑lane rehabilitation and new hangar. It also approved the pavement design criteria, a $609,631 transfer for a city park tennis‑court renovation, and ratified two emergency sewer‑repair contracts. The $400,000 transfer for job‑creating capital projects and a $750,000 project transfer were postponed to the October 27 agenda. A $617,492 roof‑replacement contract for the wastewater reclamation facility failed to pass.

• Approved $2,372,832.16 airport taxi‑lane rehab & new hangar contract (7-0)
• Failed $617,492 roof‑replacement contract for wastewater reclamation facility (2-5)
• Approved pavement design criteria (7-0)
• Approved $609,631 transfer for city park tennis‑court renovation (7-0)
• Postponed $400,000 transfer for job‑creating capital projects to Oct 27 (6-1)
• Approved Small Business Window Repair Mini‑Grant Ordinance, amended title (6-1)
• Ratified $17,288.95 emergency sewer‑repair contract (7-0)
• Tabling annexation petition for additional 180 days (7-0)

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority will consider two applications to change corporate structure for existing licenses. JD's Klamm Shell Inc. requests a change for its tavern license at 424 W. Northern Ave. 7-Eleven Inc. requests a change for its fermented malt beverage and wine retail liquor license at 327 W. 8th Street. A special event application for the Fall Festival at 2828 Granada Blvd is also on the consent agenda.

• Special Event Application – Fall Festival – Pueblo Diversified Industries, 2828 Granada Blvd, Oct 25, 2025
• Change of Corporate Structure – Tavern License – JD's Klamm Shell Inc., 424 W. Northern Ave.
• Change of Corporate Structure – Fermented Malt Beverage & Wine Retailer Liquor License – 7-Eleven Inc., 327 W. 8th Street

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority approved a change of corporate structure for JD's Klamm Shell, Inc., a tavern license at 424 W. Northern Ave. It also approved a change of corporate structure for 7‑11 Inc., a fermented malt beverage & wine retailer license at 327 W. 8th Street, pending Police Department sign‑off. The board approved the Fall Festival special event for Pueblo Diversified Industries on October 25, 2025. Earlier, the board approved the Wings of Pride Air Show special event for KC Aviation Stem on September 27‑28, 2025.

• Approved JD's Klamm Shell corporate structure change (tavern license)
• Approved 7‑11 corporate structure change (fermented malt beverage & wine retailer license) – contingent on police signoff
• Approved Fall Festival special event for Pueblo Diversified Industries, 2828 Granada Blvd, Oct 25, 2025, 4‑9 p.m.
• Approved Wings of Pride Air Show special event for KC Aviation Stem, 31201 Bryan Circle, Sep 27‑28, 2025, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

City Council Work Session

The Executive Committee will hold an informal work session with presentations on city updates, the employee health clinic, lessons from the Great Recession, a PEDCO contract briefing, and council board and commission updates. No official actions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion only.

• City updates presentation by Chief of Staff Brian McCain
• Employee health clinic update by HR Director Marisa Pacheco and consultants
• Lessons learned from the Great Recession presentation by Jerry Pacheco
• PEDCO contract briefing by Mark Aliff, President
• City Council board and commission update

Pueblo Commission on Energy

The Pueblo Energy Advisory Commission meeting will handle standard agenda items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, agenda review, old and new business, public comment, next steps, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions or projects are listed.

The Pueblo Commission on Energy elected Randy Thurston as Chair, Dave Decenzo as Vice Chair, and Tony Huskey as Secretary. The commission also approved the August 6 minutes, adopted the agenda, and scheduled a special meeting for September 17. Staff will submit the amended bylaws draft to the City Law Department and distribute the Comanche 3 resolution before the next meeting.

• Randy Thurston elected Chair (unanimous approval)
• Dave Decenzo elected Vice Chair (majority approval, 1 opposed)
• Tony Huskey elected Secretary (unanimous approval)
• August 6, 2025 minutes approved
• Meeting agenda adopted
• Special meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025
• Amended bylaws draft to be submitted to City Law Department (recommendation)
• Meeting adjourned (motion approved)

City Council Work Session

The Executive Committee will hear a brief city update from Chief of Staff Brian McCain. It will also receive a 30‑minute presentation on the 2026 HSPPR budget from HSPPR leadership. No formal decisions will be made at this work session.

• City updates presentation by Brian McCain, Chief of Staff
• HSPPR 2026 budget presentation by Kelley Likes (President & CEO) and Julie Justman (Vice President of Operations)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will vote on a resolution to issue a revocable permit (REV-25-32) allowing Pueblo Community College to use the public right‑of‑way on Orman Avenue between Arthur Street and Marilyn Place for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on October 4, 2025. An executive session will be held to discuss the PEDCO contract and related negotiation strategy. No other items are listed.

• Resolution to authorize revocable permit REV-25-32 for PCC event on Orman Ave (Arthur St to Marilyn Pl)
• Executive session to discuss PEDCO contract and negotiation positions

The council voted to approve Resolution Rev-25-32, authorizing a revocable permit for Pueblo Community College to use the public right‑of‑way on Orman Avenue between Arthur Street and Marilyn Place for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on October 4, 2025. The motion passed unanimously, 5‑0. The council also approved a motion to enter an executive session to discuss the PEDCO contract, which also passed 5‑0.

• Approved revocable permit for Pueblo Community College event (5-0)
• Approved motion to convene executive session on PEDCO contract (5-0)

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority will consider a special event application for the Wings of Pride Air Show. The event is proposed by KC Aviation Stem at 31201 Bryan Circle on September 27 and 28, 2025. Routine items include approval of the agenda and minutes.

• Special Event Application — Wings of Pride Air Show — KC Aviation Stem, 31201 Bryan Circle, Sep 27‑28, 2025

The Authority approved its agenda and the minutes from the September 12 meeting. A special event application for the Wings of Pride Air Show (Sept. 27‑28, 2025) was approved after a public hearing with no comments. The meeting was adjourned at 1:42 p.m.

• Approved Special Event Application for Wings of Pride Air Show (Sept 27‑28, 2025)

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee met on September 25, 2025 for an informal session. Council members received a 90‑minute presentation on collaboration under the Urban Renewal Law by Corey Y. Hoffmann of Hoffmann & Parker & Wilson & Carberry P.C. They also heard a 20‑minute presentation on PURA loan forgiveness from Interim Executive Director Cherish K. Deeg and Treasurer Chris DeLuca. No formal decisions or votes were taken at this meeting.

• 90‑minute presentation on collaboration under the Urban Renewal Law
• 20‑minute presentation on PURA loan forgiveness

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will meet for an informal session to receive information and discuss city updates. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• Pueblo Housing Authority annual update
• HSPPR contract agreement and 2026 budget presentation

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pueblo City Council will consider a series of resolutions and ordinances covering emergency construction contracts, fund transfers, fee schedule adoption, and major infrastructure projects. Items include a $2 million funding allocation for the Dillon Roundabout, a $513,841 budget and $1.44 million contract for Northern Avenue Trail Phase III, and several emergency storm‑sewer repairs. The council will also approve professional services agreements, grant awards, and appointments to advisory committees.

• Ordinance N1 creates a $2,000,000 Account Project for Dillon Roundabout construction
• Ordinance N2 allocates $513,841 and approves a $1,436,813.01 contract for Northern Avenue Trail Phase III
• Resolution M1 ratifies a $237,721.20 emergency storm‑sewer repair contract on West 24th and Elizabeth Streets
• Resolution M5 establishes a $100,000 Street Safety Materials account (Project HUAN06)
• Resolution M14 adopts a new fee schedule for land‑use, planning and zoning applications

The Pueblo City Council approved a $2,000,000 transfer to fund the Dillon Roundabout construction and adopted several other infrastructure resolutions, including a $1,436,813.01 contract for the Northern Avenue Trail Phase III project and a $400,000 transfer for the Lake & Orman Roundabout. Additional approvals included a $1,100,000 transfer for Jones Avenue improvements and multiple construction contracts ranging from $58,000 to $218,098. All items passed unanimously except one emergency contract that passed 6‑1.

• Approved $2,000,000 transfer for Dillon Roundabout construction (7-0)
• Approved $1,436,813.01 contract for Northern Avenue Trail Phase III (7-0)
• Approved $400,000 transfer for Lake & Orman Roundabout (7-0)
• Approved $1,100,000 transfer for Jones Avenue concrete improvements (7-0)
• Approved $218,098 amendment for wastewater digester project (7-0)
• Approved $154,958.88 construction contract for Pueblo Transit Center (7-0)
• Approved $58,000 professional services for Memorial Hall entryway (7-0)
• Approved $34,356.10 fund transfer and $29,356.10 contract for 3500 Block Dillon Drive (7-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review recruitment status reports and certify eligible lists for various roles, including police, fire, and engineering positions. The body will also hear appeals regarding exam rejections and removals from eligibility lists.

• Certification of eligible lists for Firefighter, Fire Captain, and Police Patrol Officer
• Certification of eligible lists for Court Technician, Emergency Services Dispatcher, and Engineering Manager
• Hearing for Ryan Bender regarding Facilities Maintenance Technician exam application rejection
• Appeals from Dustin Hanson and Kehlen Kirby regarding Fire Captain exam content
• Ratification of appeal decisions for multiple applicants across various city roles

City Council Work Session

The Executive Committee will receive presentations on city updates, the Global Controls FAME program, small business vandalism relief, and board and commission updates. The meeting will also include a discussion of the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region contract. No official actions are taken at this work session.

• City updates presented by Brian McCain, Chief of Staff
• Global Controls – FAME program presentation by Fernando Medina and team
• Small Business Vandalism Relief presentation by Councilor Sarah Martinez and Chief of Police Chris Noeller
• City Council Board & Commission update presentation
• Discussion of the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region contract

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Authority is considering temporary and permanent modifications to liquor license premises. The body will also review special event applications for various community organizations.

• Temporary modification of premises for Gold Dust Saloon (217 S. Union Ave.)
• Temporary modification of premises for The Senate (219 S. Grand Ave.)
• Special event application for SRDA Fundraising Wine Dinner (230 N. Union Ave.)
• Special event application for Chalk The Block (410 W. City Center Drive)
• Modification of premises for Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center (210 N. Santa Fe Ave.)

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority approved a temporary entertainment liquor license for the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center. It also approved special event permits for the El Grito de Dolores festival and the Grassroots Gravel Bicycle Event. All approvals were made without public opposition during the hearing.

• Approved entertainment liquor license modification for Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave (contingent on department sign‑offs)
• Approved special event permit for El Grito de Dolores, Gonzalez Foundation, 609 E. 6th St, Sep 14, 2025
• Approved special event permit for Grassroots Gravel Bicycle Event, Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center parking lot, 230 N. Union Ave, Oct 10‑11, 2025 (contingent on food‑truck menus)
• Approved temporary hotel & restaurant liquor license modification for Vessel Brewing Co. dba Gold Dust Saloon, 217 S. Union Ave (Sep 19‑21, 2025)
• Approved temporary tavern liquor license modification for The Senate LLC, 219 S. Grand Ave (Sep 18‑22, 2025)
• Approved special event application for SRDA Fundraising Wine Dinner, Senior Resource Development Center, 230 N. Union Ave (Sep 26, 2025)
• Approved special event application for Chalk The Block, Pueblo Arts Alliance, 410 W. City Center Drive (Sep 27, 2025)
• Approved agenda and minutes as presented

City Council Work Session

The Executive Committee will receive informational updates on city initiatives, including a public health route property briefing, a Pikes Peak Park status report, and a review of a roofing request for proposals. No official actions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• City updates presentation by Mayor Heather Graham
• E. Route property update by Public Health officials
• Pikes Peak Park update by NeighborWorks representatives
• Roofing RFP review by Public Works and Purchasing directors

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on several final ordinances, including a job-creating capital improvement project and airport grants. The body is also reviewing first presentations for zoning changes and a new collective bargaining agreement.

• Proposed $1,462,000 transfer for an employment agreement and real estate purchase with Trussworks Operations, LLC
• Proposed $617,492 contract with Monument Roofing of Colorado for Wastewater Reclamation Facility roofs
• Proposed $734,884 contract with B & M Roofing of Colorado, Inc. for Pueblo Ice Arena roof retrofit
• Proposed $2,492,390 FAA grant for hangar construction and taxilane rehabilitation at Pueblo Memorial Airport
• Proposed rezoning of 6201 and 6205 Sawyer Ridge Drive from R-2 to R-2U

The council approved an ordinance authorizing the city to carry over $7,334,977 of private activity bond allocation, passing 7‑0. It also approved fund transfers and construction contracts for street resurfacing projects and paid $1,000 to Servicios de la Raza, $1,000 to the Pueblo County Historical Society, and $750 to the Garcia Futures Project, all with unanimous votes. The council approved requests for qualifications to solicit marketing and economic‑development services (6‑1 and 5‑2 votes) and postponed a $617,492 roof‑replacement contract to the October meeting.

• Approved Ordinance authorizing $7,334,977 private bond carry‑over (7‑0)
• Approved $151,127.65 fund transfer and $131,127.65 contract to Doug Vaughn, LLC (7‑0)
• Approved $42,002.90 fund transfer and $36,002.90 contract to Balance Concrete, LLC (7‑0)
• Approved $1,000 payment to Servicios de la Raza (7‑0)
• Approved $1,000 payment to Pueblo County Historical Society (7‑0)
• Approved $750 payment to Garcia Futures Project (7‑0)
• Approved RFQ for marketing activities (6‑1)
• Approved RFQ for economic‑development activities (5‑2)

City Council Work Session

The work session scheduled for September 2, 2025, has been cancelled. No official action or discussion will take place.

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo County Liquor & Marijuana Authority meeting scheduled for August 29, 2025 has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee met to receive updates and presentations. Topics included a city update from Chief of Staff Brian McCain, a lobbyist update from Gil Romero of Capitol Success Group, and a briefing on compliance with state legislation related to strategic growth presented by Planning Director Beritt Odom and Planner Hannah Prinzi. No official actions or votes were taken at this meeting.

• City update presentation by Chief of Staff Brian McCain (5 minutes)
• Lobbyist update presentation by Gil Romero, Capitol Success Group (15 minutes)
• Compliance with state legislation related to strategic growth briefing by Beritt Odom and Hannah Prinzi (15 minutes)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pueblo City Council will consider an emergency ordinance authorizing $8.8 million in lease‑purchase financing for a HVAC replacement project and a $7,954,518 construction contract with Trane. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items such as construction contracts for wastewater facility roofs and park improvements, as well as several ordinances on bonds, charter changes, and public safety. Additional resolutions will address historic landmark designation, a sales‑tax extension ballot measure, and community grant payments.

• Emergency Ordinance T1: lease‑purchase financing of $8,800,000 for HVAC replacement and a $7,954,518 contract with Trane U.S., Inc.
• Resolution M1: $617,492 contract to Monument Roofing of Colorado for roof replacement at the Wastewater Reclamation Facility.
• Resolution M2: $496,402.46 contract to Baha Construction, Inc. for parking and streetscape improvements at El Centro del Quinto Sol Park.
• Ordinance N1: authorizing the city to carry over $7,334,977 of Private Activity Bond Allocation.
• Ordinance S1: proposed amendment to the City Charter to change the form of government to a City Council‑City Manager system.

The council approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes unanimously. A consent agenda was adopted, approving multiple contracts, fund transfers, permits, appointments, an ADA transition plan, and other agreements. The council postponed a $617,492 roofing contract to the September 8 meeting and approved a historic landmark designation for the City Park Bath House. Ordinances were adopted to carry over $7,334,977 in private activity bond funds, fund a Lake Minnequa study, accept police‑towing and HIDTA grants, and finalize a $1.462 M employment and real‑estate agreement with Trussworks.

• Approved agenda (including moving item M1 to regular agenda and postponing S10) – 7-0
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2025 meeting – 7-0
• Adopted consent agenda approving contracts, fund transfers, permits, appointments, ADA plan and related agreements – 7-0
• Postponed roofing contract for Wastewater Reclamation Facility to Sep 8, 2025 – 7-0
• Approved historic landmark designation for 330 S. City Park Ave Bath House – 7-0
• Approved ordinance carrying over $7,334,977 private activity bond allocation – 7-0
• Approved ordinance accepting $112,500 grant for Lake Minnequa restoration study and related fund transfers – 7-0
• Approved ordinance accepting $165,759 grant for Police Department towing program – 7-0

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will approve routine status reports on current recruitments and ratify several appeal decision letters and removals from eligible lists. It will also authorize a Training and Experience exam for four positions. Finally, the Commission will review and certify the eligible lists for multiple civil-service positions, including Civil Engineer/Wastewater, Equipment Operator II, Firefighter, Police Captain, and Police Patrol Officer (Entry Level‑2506b).

• Certify eligible list for Civil Engineer/Wastewater
• Certify eligible list for Equipment Operator II
• Certify eligible list for Firefighter (pending appeal)
• Certify eligible list for Police Captain
• Certify eligible list for Police Patrol Officer (Entry Level‑2506b)

Pueblo Commission on Energy

The Pueblo Commission on Energy will hold a regular meeting to review prior minutes and agenda, then engage in a brainstorming session to generate ideas for future commission topics. The commission will also discuss draft bylaws and plan the nomination and election of officers for upcoming meetings.

• Review and approval of minutes from August 6, 2025 meeting
• Brainstorming session for commission topics of interest
• Discussion of draft commission bylaws
• Planning nomination and election of officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary)
• Public comment period

City Council Work Session

The Executive Committee will receive a five‑minute city update, a 20‑minute Pueblo Zoo annual report, a 20‑minute presentation on Southern Colorado harm reduction, and a 15‑minute briefing on HVAC replacement pricing for the PMJC. No official actions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion only.

• City updates presentation by Chief of Staff Brian McCain
• Pueblo Zoo annual report presented by Executive Director Abbie Krause
• Southern Colorado Harm Reduction presentation by agency directors
• PMJC HVAC replacement pricing briefing by Public Works Acting Director Charles Roy and Trane account executive

General

The Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority will meet to review liquor license applications and a premises modification. The body will hold hearings for two new licenses and one temporary modification.

• New Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer Liquor License hearing for LV Petroleum LLC (TA Pueblo) at 1275 Drew Dix Pkwy
• Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License hearing for LVP Food Service Concept LLC (Black Bear Diner) at 6501 N. Elizabeth Street
• Temporary Modification of Premises for Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for Vessel Brewing Company LLC (Gold Dust Saloon) at 217 S. Union Ave

City Council Work Session

The Executive Committee will receive a city update from the Chief of Staff, a quarterly update from the Pueblo Economic Development Corporation, a presentation on the historical renovation of the City Park Bath House, and an overview of a roundabout educational campaign. No official actions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion only.

• City updates presentation by Chief of Staff Brian McCain
• PEDCO quarterly update by President & CEO Jeff Shaw
• City Park Bath House historical renovation presentation by Realtor George Koncilja and Architect Gary Trujillo
• Roundabout educational campaign presentation by MPO Manager Eva Cosyleon

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pueblo City Council will consider a series of ordinances that place tax‑increase proposals and charter amendments before voters in the November 2025 election. It will also approve multiple construction contracts totaling over $1.5 million and adopt several development and public‑safety ordinances. Additional items include permits for community events and appointments to local boards.

• Resolution awarding $922,579 contract to H.W. Houston Construction for Riverwalk Building remodel
• Resolution awarding $548,691.25 contract to Oldcastle SW Group for East Apron (North) Rehabilitation
• Ordinance proposing a one‑percent sales‑and‑use‑tax increase and extension of the half‑percent rate
• Ordinance amending the City Charter on council pay raises and form of government
• Ordinance allocating $96,000 for Pueblo Affordable Housing Procedures Update

The council moved four agenda items to the regular agenda and approved the July 28 meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution approving service plans for CSUP Metropolitan Districts 1‑3. Several resolutions were approved, including appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Urban Renewal Authority, a conditions‑survey directive, a $216,000 blight‑removal transfer, and development‑incentive authority for highway improvements.

• Agenda items M6‑M12 moved to regular agenda (6‑1)
• July 28, 2025 minutes approved (7‑0)
• Service plans for CSUP Metropolitan Districts 1‑3 approved (7‑0)
• Appointment of Elizabeth "Lisa" Bailey to Planning & Zoning Commission confirmed (6‑1)
• Resolution directing conditions survey (M10) approved after postponement (6‑1)
• Transfer of $216,000 for blight removal project approved (4‑3)
• Development incentives for state highway improvements approved (4‑3)
• Appointment of Beritt Odom as Director of Planning & Community Service approved (6‑1)

Civil Service Commission

The Pueblo County Civil Service Commission will hold a hearing on the appeal filed by Jude Nkorabyona concerning their termination from the Tax Auditor I position. The commission will consider whether to sustain or modify the original termination action. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and agenda amendments.

• Hearing on Jude Nkorabyona’s appeal of termination from Tax Auditor I position – commission to sustain or modify action

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will hold an informational work session with presentations on city updates, the Colorado State Fair, the Pueblo County property tax installment program, and PEDCO infrastructure. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss strategy and positions for a possible PEDCO project, but no official actions will be taken.

• City Update presentation by Chief of Staff Brian McCain
• Colorado State Fair overview by General Manager Andrea Wiesenmeyer
• Pueblo County Property Tax Installment Program briefing by Treasurer Kim Archuletta
• PEDCO infrastructure presentation by President & CEO Jeff Shaw
• Executive session to discuss potential PEDCO project strategy

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Authority is meeting to decide on liquor license ownership transfers, premises modifications, and a new license application. The body will also review changes to corporate structures for two venues.

• Transfer of Ownership for 1020 Liquors LLC (Eagle Liquors and Cigars) at 1020 Eagleridge Blvd.
• Modification of Premises for Leevers Supermarket Inc (Save-A-Lot Pueblo) at 1110 Bonforte Blvd.
• Hearing for new Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer Liquor License for Kum & Go LLC (Maverik #5454) at 3620 N. Pueblo Blvd.
• Change of Corporate Structure for Global Spectrum L.P. (Pueblo Convention Center) at 320 Central Main Street
• Change of Corporate Structure for Global Spectrum Colo L.P. (Memorial Hall Theater) at 1 City Hall Place

The Liquor & Marijuana Authority approved the transfer of ownership for Eagle Liquors and Cigars. It also approved three corporate-structure changes for Global Spectrum Colo, L.P. at two venues. Additionally, the board approved a premises modification for Save‑A‑Lot Pueblo and a new liquor license for Kum & Go LLC, both contingent on required sign‑offs.

• Approved transfer of ownership for 1020 Liquors LLC, dba Eagle Liquors and Cigars
• Approved change of corporate structure for Global Spectrum Colo, L.P., dba Pueblo Convention Center
• Approved change of corporate structure for Global Spectrum Colo, L.P., dba Memorial Hall Theater
• Approved change of corporate structure for Global Spectrum Colo, L.P., dba Pueblo Memorial Hall
• Approved modification of premises for Leevers Supermarkets Inc, dba Save‑A‑Lot Pueblo, contingent on sign‑offs
• Approved new fermented malt beverage and wine retailer liquor license for Kum & Go LLC, dba Maverik #5454, contingent on sign‑offs

City Council Work Session

The council's executive committee will receive updates on city operations, the Pueblo Master Drainage Plan for the State Fair and Bessemer Neighborhood Basin, and speed enforcement cameras. In a closed executive session, members will discuss strategy and positions for a possible PEDCO project. No official actions or votes are scheduled.

• City update presentation by Chief of Staff Brian McCain
• Presentation on the Pueblo Master Drainage Plan for State Fair and Bessemer Neighborhood Basin
• Presentation on speed enforcement cameras by Deputy Chief Kenny Rider
• Executive session discussion of a potential PEDCO project

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is discussing several ordinances to place questions on the November 4, 2025, ballot, including a 1% sales tax increase and changes to the city's form of government. The body is also reviewing zoning changes, public right-of-way permits for the Colorado State Fair, and various grant appropriations.

• Proposed 1% increase in sales and use tax for the November 4, 2025, election
• Proposed charter amendment to change government form to City Council-City Manager
• Rezoning of 711 and 715 Veta Avenue from R-3 to RCN
• Rezoning of parcel 1504425007 between Regency Boulevard and Pueblo Boulevard Way from B-2 to R-5
• Contract amendment of $22,611.35 to Miller Pipeline, LLC for the 2024 Court Street Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project

The council amended the agenda to place two tax ordinances on the regular agenda and approved the July 14 minutes. All items on the consent agenda—including multiple resolutions and ordinances—were approved. The council also approved a 1% sales and use tax increase and related capital improvement fund changes, and authorized several community payments.

• Amended agenda moving N1 and N2 to regular agenda – approved 7-0
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2025 – approved 7-0
• Approved consent agenda items (Resolutions M1‑M8 and Ordinances N6‑N16) – approved 7-0
• Approved Ordinance N1 (sales‑use‑tax fund amendment and rate extension) – approved 5-2
• Approved Ordinance N2 (1% sales‑use‑tax increase) – approved 5-2
• Authorized $1,500 payment to Latinas First Foundation – approved 6-1
• Authorized $2,500 payment to Assistance League of Pueblo – approved 7-0
• Authorized $10,000 for Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society (amended to $5,000 each from two accounts) – approved 7-0

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will meet for information and discussion; no official action will be taken. Presentations include city updates and reports from the Pueblo Training Center and Palmer Land Conservancy. The session concludes with an executive session regarding settlement negotiations for pending claims.

• Presentation on City ballot initiatives by Mayor Heather Graham and City Attorney Carla Sikes
• Update on Pueblo Training Center from Director Mark Maryak
• Presentation by Palmer Land Conservancy
• Executive session to instruct CIRSA regarding settlement negotiations of pending claims

The council unanimously approved a motion to convene an executive session. The session will focus on determining positions, developing negotiation strategy, and instructing negotiators for pending settlement claims with CIRSA. No other actions were voted on during the meeting.

• Motion to convene executive session for settlement negotiations passed (7-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes status reports on recent recruitments, appeal decision letters, and removals from eligible lists. It will review several individual appeals and decide whether to sustain, reject, or refer them to a formal hearing. The commission will then approve and certify the eligible lists for positions such as Civil Engineer/Drainage, Civil Service Administrator, Code Enforcement Officer, Emergency Medical Officer, Police Patrol Officer, and Stormwater Coordinator. An administrative discussion on the 2026 budget preparation will also be held.

• Approve and certify eligible list for Civil Engineer/Drainage
• Approve and certify eligible list for Civil Service Administrator
• Approve and certify eligible lists for Police Patrol Officer (Entry Level‑2506) and POST‑2506
• Ratify removal letters for multiple positions (e.g., Community Service Officer, Court Technician, Deputy Fire Chief, Emergency Services Dispatcher)
• Discuss preparation of the 2026 budget

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will meet for an informal session to receive information and discuss several projects. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• HVAC for Pueblo Municipal Justice Center presentation
• CSU Pueblo Development Project presentation
• Steel City Arkansas River Festival presentation
• City update from Chief of Staff Brian McCain

The council met on July 14, 2025 for a work session. Presentations covered city updates, HVAC for the municipal justice center, a CSU development project, and the Steel City Arkansas River Festival. No motions were introduced, voted on, or decided. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pueblo City Council will consider a series of resolutions, ordinances, and grant approvals. Key items include ratifying emergency construction contracts, transferring and awarding funds for street projects, and adopting a $3,090,925 HOME‑ARP grant agreement and related five‑year plan. The council will also approve an airport improvement grant and a public highway overpass agreement.

• Resolution ratifying $386,647.32 emergency storm sewer repair contract with Russ Grading & Excavating (Project 25-012)
• Resolution transferring $371,417.50 and awarding $321,417.50 contract to Tony J Beltramo & Sons for Lexington and Saratoga Roads
• Ordinance approving $692,237 Airport Improvement Program grant for East Apron rehabilitation at Pueblo Memorial Airport
• Ordinance approving $3,090,925 HOME‑ARP grant agreement and budgeting the funds for the Pueblo Consortium
• Ordinance approving public highway overpass agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for the Mel Harmon/Dillon Drive overpass

The council adopted the amended agenda and approved the June 23, 2025 minutes. It then approved the consent agenda, which ratified several emergency construction contracts totaling over $800,000, transferred funds for street projects, appointed officials, and accepted federal and state grant agreements. All motions passed unanimously (7‑0). No items were denied.

• Approved agenda amendment moving item N4 to regular agenda and postponing N14 (7‑0)
• Approved reading and adoption of June 23, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, ratifying emergency construction contracts (e.g., $386,647.32 to Russ Grading & Excavating, $205,511.90 to Parker Excavating, $87,765.63 to Parker Excavating, $9,890.00 and $6,509.47 to Miller Pipeline) and related fund transfers (7‑0)
• Approved transfer of $371,417.50 from HUAN01 Street Resurfacing to project HU2503 and awarded $321,417.50 contract to Tony J. Beltramo & Sons (7‑0)
• Approved appointment of Heather Hankins to the Board of Health (7‑0)
• Approved appointment of Councilor Brett Boston to the Pueblo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (7‑0)
• Approved issuance of revocable permit (Rev‑25‑11) for Grassroots Gravel bicycle event (7‑0)
• Approved ordinance accepting a $692,237 FAA grant for East Apron rehabilitation at Pueblo Memorial Airport (7‑0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will meet for an informal session to receive information and discuss various updates. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• Presentation on the Weisbrod Aircraft Museum A-10 Warthog acquisition
• Update on the HVAC system at the Pueblo Municipal Justice Center
• Update from the Southern Colorado Economic Development District (SCEDD)
• City updates from Chief of Staff Brian McCain
• City Council Board & Commission update

The council heard updates on the Pueblo Police Department's Neighborhood Safety Night, the 1st Responder Drone Project, and upcoming transportation events. Presentations were also given on the Southern Colorado Economic Development District, the Weisbrod Aircraft Museum's A‑10 Warthog acquisition, and the HVAC system at the Municipal Justice Center. No motions were adopted, and no votes were taken during the meeting.

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will hold an informal meeting with no official action taken. Council members will receive presentations on several topics, including a motion to reconsider an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of Title XIV of the Pueblo Municipal Code that governs the 1992‑2026 Sales and Use Tax Capital Improvement Projects Fund. Additional items include proposals on employee candidacy, judicial service, government structure, salary effective dates, and binding arbitration.

• Motion to reconsider ordinance amending Chapter 4 of Title XIV of the Pueblo Municipal Code for the Sales and Use Tax Capital Improvement Projects Fund
• Proposal allowing classified City of Pueblo employees to run for office
• Discussion of a municipal court judge serving under City Council
• Consideration of returning to a council/manager form of government
• Amending City Councilor salary change effective date

The council approved a motion (7-0) to hold an executive session for developing strategy and instructing special counsel in pending litigation settlements. A separate motion to reconsider an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of Title XIV failed with a 3-4 vote. No other actions were decided during the meeting.

• Approved executive session on settlement negotiations (7-0)
• Motion to reconsider ordinance amending Chapter 4 of Title XIV failed (3-4)

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will meet for an informal session to receive information and discuss several presentations. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• PURA 2050 Downtown Revitalization Plan presentation
• Bessemer Safety Task Force presentation
• Budget impacts presentation by Mayor Heather Graham

The council heard updates on the Pueblo Depot Activity Development Authority, the Homeless Commission, the Arkansas River Festival, Bike to Work Day, and a revised transit route. Presentations were given on the PURA 2050 Downtown Revitalization Plan, the Bessemer Safety Task Force, and budget impacts of staff layoffs. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled.

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will hold public hearings and adopt resolutions and ordinances to annex two parcels totaling about 591 acres known as Jackson Ranch 1 (152.27 acres) and Jackson Ranch 2 (439.33 acres). It will also consider several resolutions approving construction contracts, fund transfers, and appointments. Additional ordinances include the creation of a Stormwater Utility Department and updates to parking fee structures.

• Public hearing and ordinance to annex Jackson Ranch Annexation 1 (152.27 acres) southeast of State Highway 78
• Public hearing and ordinance to annex Jackson Ranch Annexation 2 (439.33 acres) south of Annexation 1
• Resolution awarding $1,321,304 contract to Wildcat Construction for Mel Harmon Drive Bridge improvements
• Resolution awarding $607,699.80 contract to Tony J. Beltramo & Sons for West 6th Street asphalt improvements
• Ordinance establishing a Stormwater Utility Department within Public Works

The council unanimously approved resolutions and ordinances to annex Jackson Ranch 1 (152.27 acres) and Jackson Ranch 2 (439.33 acres) into the City of Pueblo. Both annexations were adopted with 7‑0 votes. Additional resolutions transferred funds and awarded construction contracts for street and tree projects, and a parking‑fee increase was approved.

• Resolution 16017 approving findings for Jackson Ranch 1 annexation (7‑0)
• Ordinance 10968 annexing Jackson Ranch 1 (152.27 acres) to Pueblo (7‑0)
• Resolution 16018 approving findings for Jackson Ranch 2 annexation (7‑0)
• Ordinance 10969 annexing Jackson Ranch 2 (439.33 acres) to Pueblo (7‑0)
• Resolution 16019 transferring $216,059.50 and awarding $186,059.50 contract to Doug Vaughn, LLC (7‑0)
• Resolution 16020 awarding $105,511.00 contract to Morton Electric, Inc. (7‑0)
• Resolution 16022 establishing project HU2503, transferring $74,480 and awarding $64,480 contract to Front Range Arborists, LLC (7‑0)
• Resolution 16032 approving a parking‑fee increase for city‑owned facilities (7‑0)

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority will hold a regular agenda meeting on June 20, 2025. The board will consider a beer and wine license application from Tuyet Nga Van LLC, dba V.T. Nail, Spa, and Lashes, at 4200 N. Freeway Suite 100. The board will consider a hotel restaurant license application from Pampanofoods LLC, dba El Pampano, at 1027 S. Pueblo Blvd. The board will hold a show cause hearing for Steel City Eagles AERI #3367, located at 704 Elmhurst Pl.

• Beer and wine license hearing – Tuyet Nga Van LLC (V.T. Nail, Spa, and Lashes), 4200 N. Freeway Suite 100
• Hotel restaurant license hearing – Pampanofoods LLC (El Pampano), 1027 S. Pueblo Blvd
• Show cause hearing – Steel City Eagles AERI #3367, 704 Elmhurst Pl

Civil Service Commission

The Pueblo County Civil Service Commission meeting on June 18, 2025 will consider a consent agenda and regular agenda items. The commission will vote to approve and certify eligible lists for several positions, including Airport Operations/Maintenance Worker, Civil Engineer – Wastewater, Deputy Fire Chief, Park Caretaker II – Irrigation Specialist, and Police Patrol Officer (Entry Level‑2505 and POST‑2505). The commission will also review appeals concerning the removal of names from the Equipment Operator IV eligibility list. An administrative item will set the date of the next meeting.

• Approve and certify eligible list for Airport Operations/Maintenance Worker
• Approve and certify eligible list for Civil Engineer – Wastewater
• Approve and certify eligible list for Deputy Fire Chief
• Approve and certify eligible list for Park Caretaker II – Irrigation Specialist
• Approve and certify eligible list for Police Patrol Officer (Entry Level‑2505 and POST‑2505)

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will meet for an informal session to receive information and discuss several presentations. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion on 1/2 cent sales tax ordinance
• IGA discussion regarding Pueblo Regional Building Department
• Presentation on permanent supportive housing for Pueblo
• PEDCO quarterly update
• City updates from Chief of Staff Brian McCain

The June 16 work session consisted of presentations on city updates, the Pueblo Regional Building Department, permanent supportive housing, PEDCO, and a 1/2‑cent sales tax ordinance. Council members asked questions after each presentation. No motions were made, and no items were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council Work Session

The Pueblo City Council Executive Committee held a work session to receive informational presentations. No official actions or votes were taken. Presentations covered a city update, the Pueblo Human Relations Commission, the Chavez Huerta K‑12 Academy, and possible ballot initiatives.

• City Update presentation by Chief of Staff Brian McCain
• Pueblo Human Relations Commission presentation by Chair Claire Schad and Commissioner Dawn Tripp‑Sena
• Chavez Huerta K‑12 Academy presentation by Executive Director Fred Segura
• Possible ballot initiatives presentation by President Mark Aliff

The City Council Executive Committee met on June 9, 2025 for a work session. Presentations covered the Team Up to Clean Up effort, pool closures, street repairs, court murals, the Pueblo Human Relations Commission, and the Chavez Huerta K-12 Academy. Council members also discussed a list of possible ballot initiatives, such as eliminating leave requirements for candidates and changing the form of government. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal decisions were recorded.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is discussing the annexation of approximately 591 acres of land via the Jackson Ranch Annexations. The body is also reviewing several departmental reorganizations, including the creation of a Department of Housing and Citizen Services and a Stormwater Utility Department.

• Construction contract of $1,817,559.00 to Russ Grading and Excavating LLC for 2025 Small Main Remove and Replace Project
• Annexation of Jackson Ranch Annexation 1 (152.27 acres) and Annexation 2 (439.33 acres)
• Rezoning of 299.512 acres north and south of Highway 78 to Multiple Residential and Commercial and Agricultural one zones
• Emergency Ordinance to transfer $2,000,000 to Project SWAN03 for Point Repairs and Pipe Cleaning
• Adding five full-time positions to the Police Department

The Pueblo City Council approved two annexations adding 152.27 acres (Annexation 1) and 439.33 acres (Annexation 2) of the Jackson Ranch to the city. It also created a Homeless Commission, adopted related bylaws, and appointed a chairman. Several contracts and payments were authorized, including a $92,310 drainage design contract, a $35,949.86 sidewalk art contract, and a $1,817,559 construction contract. A resolution to rescind the historic landmark designation for Black Hills 5&6 was adopted.

• Approved Jackson Ranch Annexation 1 (152.27 acres) – passed 7-0
• Approved Jackson Ranch Annexation 2 (439.33 acres) – passed 7-0
• Established Pueblo Homeless Commission, adopted bylaws, appointed chairman – passed 7-0
• Approved $92,310 professional services contract with Matrix Design Group for 18th Street drainage – passed 7-0
• Approved $35,949.86 public art contract with Christina Monson for sidewalk art – passed 7-0
• Approved $1,817,559 construction contract with Russ Grading and Excavating for WWAN01 project – passed 7-0
• Approved resolution to rescind historic landmark designation for Black Hills 5&6 – passed 5-2
• Approved $750 payment to Pueblo Firefighter Historical Society for community awards – passed 7-0

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Liquor & Marijuana Authority met on June 6, 2025 at the Pueblo Municipal Justice Center. The regular agenda was cancelled, so no substantive items will be discussed or decided. Only the consent agenda items will be approved automatically by a single motion.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider an appeal by Alexis Romero regarding the rejection of their application for the Administrative Technician position. The commission will vote to either deny or approve and sustain the appeal. The commission will also review an amended eligible list for the Administrative Technician class and decide whether to deny or approve and certify it.

• Reconsideration of Alexis Romero's appeal for Administrative Technician position
• Vote to deny or approve and sustain the appeal
• Review of amended eligible list for Administrative Technician
• Vote to deny or approve and certify the amended eligible list

City Council Work Session

The Executive Committee will hold an informational work session with no official action taken. Presentations include a city update, a discussion with Pueblo Diversified Industries, an update on the New Westside Housing Community, a city parking update, and a board and commission update. Public comment is generally not received unless noted.

• City update presentation by Chief of Staff Brian McCain (5 minutes)
• Presentation by David Pump, CEO of Pueblo Diversified Industries (15 minutes)
• New Westside Housing Community update by Jack Bay, CEO of Down by the Bay LLC (15 minutes)
• City parking update by Public Works Director Andrew Hayes (15 minutes)
• City Council board and commission update (15 minutes)

The Pueblo City Council met on June 2, 2025 and received updates on a 50% landfill discount for residents, a summer kickoff event, temporary pool schedule changes, an open house on the City Park and Arkansas River Corridor Plan, Pueblo Diversified Industries, the new Westside Housing Community, and city parking. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the session. The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will meet for an informal session to receive information and discuss several topics. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• Fiduciary discussion on development proportionality
• ADA Advisory Committee annual report
• Homeless Commission bylaws presentation

The Pueblo City Council met for a work session and received updates on the Governor's veto of SB25-1147, June Bike Month, a volunteer cleanup event, development proportionality, the ADA Advisory Committee annual report, and Homeless Commission bylaws. No motions were introduced, and no items were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pueblo City Council will adopt a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a $2,862,090 grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation. It will also approve multiple contracts and fund transfers for wastewater, sewer, and public‑works projects. Additional items include appointments to advisory committees and permits for local events.

• Ordinance N7: approves FY 20 & 23 $2,862,090 operating, PM & Paratransit Grant Agreement with the Federal Transit Administration
• Resolution M1: authorizes $434,106 amendment to consulting services with Brown and Caldwell, Inc. for a wastewater pilot project
• Resolution M2: ratifies $240,641.88 emergency sanitary sewer repair contract with Miller Pipeline, LLC at 50 William White Blvd.
• Resolution M4: creates Project Account CI2514 and awards $22,654 contract to Aztec Manufacturing, Inc. for handrail installation at City Park Admin Building
• Resolution M6: authorizes credit of $5,568.98 sanitary sewer fees to Fenix Historic Invest, LLC

The council adopted Resolution 16001, approving the final written proposal for the city's classified‑employee bargaining agent for 2026‑2028, with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved payments from the council contingencies account: $1,500 to Pueblo Diversified Industries for the Dancing with the Pueblo Starz event (7‑0), $2,500 to Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Authority for a July 4 celebration (6‑1), and $1,500 to the YMCA for the Moonlight on the Mountain celebration (7‑0). Additionally, the council passed several ordinances, including extending the police collective bargaining agreement (7‑0), amending the public‑forum start time (4‑3), and approving a CDOT access‑permit agreement (7‑0).

• Adopted Resolution 16001 approving classified‑employee bargaining agent contract (7‑0)
• Approved $1,500 payment to Pueblo Diversified Industries for Dancing with the Pueblo Starz (16002, 7‑0)
• Approved $2,500 payment to Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Authority for July 4 event (16003, 6‑1)
• Approved $1,500 payment to YMCA of Pueblo for Moonlight on the Mountain celebration (16004, 7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 10955 extending police collective bargaining agreement (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 10953 amending city‑council public‑forum commencement time (4‑3)
• Adopted Ordinance 10954 approving CDOT access‑permit agreement (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 10955 extending firefighters collective bargaining agreement (7‑0)

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority will review license applications and a transfer of ownership. The body is deciding on beer, wine, and hotel restaurant licenses for specific local businesses.

• Beer and Wine License hearing: Tuyet Nga Van LLC (V.T. Nail, Spa and Lashes) at 4200 N. Freeway
• Hotel Restaurant License hearing: Pampanofoods LLC (El Pampano) at 1027 S. Pueblo Blvd
• Transfer of Ownership: Wings on Wheels LLC (Fuel and Iron Food Hall) at 400 S. Main Street

City Council Work Session

The work session scheduled for May 19, 2025, has been cancelled. No other items are listed on the agenda.

Civil Service Commission

The Pueblo County Civil Service Commission will consider a consent agenda covering recruitment status reports and routine items. It will ratify appeal decision letters and removals from eligible lists for several positions. The commission will then review a series of appeals and vote to approve and certify eligible lists for multiple job classes, including Police Patrol Officer, Fire Engineer, and Tax Auditor I. An administrative proposal for a new Civil Service Administrator recruitment process will also be discussed.

• Approve and certify eligible list for Police Patrol Officer (Entry Level)
• Approve and certify eligible list for Fire Engineer
• Ratify removal letters for Airport Operations/Maintenance Worker eligible list
• Review appeal by Alexis Romero regarding Administrative Technician exam
• Process proposal for recruitment of a Civil Service Administrator

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss several construction contracts and zoning changes. The body is deciding on contract amendments for sewer rehabilitation and fire station services, as well as extending collective bargaining agreements for police and fire personnel.

• Contract amendment of $505,943.17 to Miller Pipeline, LLC for the 2024 Court Street Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• Agreement amendment of $88,790 with Dunakilly Management Group for New Fire Stations 6, 8, and 11
• One-year collective bargaining agreement extensions for Police Officers Local 537 and Firefighters Local No. 3
• Rezonings for 1332 Cypress Street, 1501 East Evans, 2403 Thatcher Avenue, and a parcel north of West 11th street
• Construction contract of $85,839.50 to Wicked Outlaw Construction for Elmwood Golf Course Cart Path

The Pueblo City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 28 meeting. It then approved a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a $505,943.17 amendment to a Miller Pipeline contract for the Court Street sanitary sewer rehabilitation project. Additional $1,000 sponsorship payments and a $120,000 energy‑funding ordinance were also approved, with votes ranging from 7‑0 to 5‑2.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved April 28 minutes (7-0)
• Approved all consent‑agenda resolutions and ordinances (7-0)
• Approved contract amendment No. 1 to Miller Pipeline, $505,943.17 for sewer rehab (7-0)
• Approved $1,000 payment to School District 60 Education Foundation (7-0)
• Approved $1,000 payment to Colorado Preservation Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $1,000 payment to National Association of Letter Carriers (6-1)
• Approved $120,000 energy‑funding ordinance (5-2)

City Council Work Session

The Executive Committee will hold an informal meeting to receive three presentations. Topics include a lobbyist wrap‑up report, a healthy‑beverages initiative, and a medical‑transportation service. No official actions or votes are scheduled.

• Lobbyist wrap‑up report presented by Gil Romero of Capitol Success Group (30‑minute presentation)
• Healthy Beverages for All presentation by Gabby Stapleton and Jessica Apodaca (15‑minute presentation)
• Grace Ride Medical Transportation presentation by Frasier Gobina and Jason Wilson (15‑minute presentation)

The Pueblo City Council Executive Committee met on May 12, 2025, and heard presentations on lobbyist activities, a healthy beverages program, and Grace Ride medical transportation. Council members asked questions of the presenters. The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. with no formal actions taken.

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Licensing Authority will approve its agenda and the minutes from its April 11 and April 25, 2025 meetings. It will then hold a first‑appearance order‑to‑show‑cause hearing concerning Steel City Eagles #3367, located at 704 Elmhurst Pl. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approval of the May 9, 2025 agenda
• Approval of April 11 and April 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• First appearance – Order to Show Cause – Steel City Eagles #3367, 704 Elmhurst Pl

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will meet for an informal session to receive information and discuss several city updates. No official action will be taken during this meeting. The session includes a legal executive session regarding loitering ordinances.

• Proposition 123 funding presentation
• 2025 CDBG recommendations presentation
• Holcim & Swisspod CPF update
• Legal advice session on P.M.C. Section 11-1-202 regarding loitering

The council moved, with all seven members voting aye, to convene an executive session under CRS 24-6-402(4)(e). The session was to discuss Section 11-1-202, P.M.C. loitering. No other actions were decided.

• Moved into executive session to discuss loitering ordinance (unanimous aye vote)

City Council Work Session

The Pueblo City Council Executive Committee will hold three informational presentations on a city update, a Hard Knox gang prevention program, and tobacco licensing alignment. An executive session will be used to discuss the city's position and strategy for upcoming negotiations, including a possible sale of commercial property. The session will also cover the 2026 collective bargaining agreement for the Pueblo Association of Government Employees. No official actions are taken at this meeting.

• City update presentation by Chief of Staff and Capitol Success Group
• Hard Knox gang prevention presentation by founder Mark Salazar
• Tobacco licensing alignment presentation by City Clerk Marisa Stoller
• Executive session to discuss potential sale of commercial property
• Executive session to discuss 2026 collective bargaining agreement

The council heard updates on the Pueblo Commission on Energy deadline, a brownfield open house, youth cleanup events, and program presentations on gang prevention and tobacco licensing. An executive session discussed negotiation strategy and potential property sale, but no votes or formal actions were recorded.

City Council Regular Meeting

The council adopted several resolutions authorizing major public works contracts, fee waivers, and project funding. It approved a $839,373 contract with Caraveo Construction for asphalt improvements on Bonforte Boulevard and a $133,076 contract with Cornejo Materials for Monument Avenue. The body also granted $250,000 in partial wastewater fee waivers for the Compass Pointe affordable housing project and allocated $900,000 to the Convergys Site Redevelopment. Additionally, the council preliminarily validated the Quartz Road annexation petition and referred it for further review.

• Resolution awarding $839,373 to Caraveo Construction for Bonforte Boulevard asphalt improvements (contingency $169,127)
• Resolution awarding $133,076 to Cornejo Materials for Monument Avenue asphalt improvements (contingency $20,924)
• Resolution authorizing $250,000 fee waivers for Compass Pointe affordable housing wastewater fees
• Resolution establishing Project CI2510 – Convergys Site Redevelopment with $900,000 transferred from multiple sources
• Resolution preliminarily determining the Quartz Road annexation petition (20.17‑acre) is valid and referring it to Planning and Zoning

Council approved a $1,000 payment to Pueblo School District 60 for the 65th Annual Pueblo Summer Musical. The council also approved a $2,500 payment to Mad Fresh Productions for the 2025 Summer Hip Hop Festival after amendments were rejected. A resolution to fund the Convergys Site Redevelopment project failed, and the annexation petition for the Quartz Road area was tabled for review. An ordinance creating a new pedestrian‑safety code was rejected.

• Approved $1,000 payment to Pueblo School District 60 for summer musical (7-0)
• Approved $2,500 payment to Mad Fresh Productions for Summer Hip Hop Festival (6-1)
• Failed to approve Convergys Site Redevelopment project (3-4)
• Tabled Quartz Road annexation petition, referred to Planning & Zoning Commission
• Approved revocable permit REV-25-8 to BIF IV Intrepid OpCo for fiber installation
• Approved $839,373 contract to Caraveo Construction for Bonf... boulevard improvements
• Approved zoning amendment for 1501 East Evans from B-4 to RCN
• Rejected pedestrian‑safety ordinance (2-5)

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Liquor & Marijuana Authority will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, consider a special event application from Pueblo Diversified Industries, and review four license renewal applications for National Green Source. The renewals cover a medical product manufacturer, a medical cultivation facility, a retail product manufacturer, and a retail cultivation facility, all located at 1900 S. Freeway, Pueblo. Decisions will be made by a single motion unless a member requests separate discussion.

• Special Event Application – Pueblo Diversified Industries, 2828 Granada Blvd.
• Medical Product Manufacturer License Renewal – National Green Source, 1900 S. Freeway
• Medical Cultivation Facility License Renewal – National Green Source, 1900 S. Freeway
• Retail Product Manufacturer License Renewal – National Green Source, 1900 S. Freeway
• Retail Cultivation Facility License Renewal – National Green Source, 1900 S. Freeway

Judge Doug Haynes approved a 30‑day extension for each of four licenses held by National Green Source. The extensions cover the medical product manufacturer, medical cultivation facility, retail product manufacturer, and retail cultivation facility licenses. No other substantive actions were taken at the meeting.

• Approved 30‑day extension for medical product manufacturer license
• Approved 30‑day extension for medical cultivation facility license
• Approved 30‑day extension for retail product manufacturer license
• Approved 30‑day extension for retail cultivation facility license

City Council Work Session

The Executive Committee meeting is an informal session for information and discussion, with no official actions taken. Council members will receive a city update and lobbyist briefing, a presentation on the AMR SafetyJam, a review of public health outcomes after Pueblo's syringe distribution ban, and an overview of the City Council's budget goals.

• City Update & Lobbyist Update presentation
• AMR SafetyJam presentation
• Public health outcomes after syringe distribution ban presentation
• City Council Budget Goals presentation

The council held a work session where staff and guests presented updates on volunteer recognition, drug take‑back, highway safety, brownfield revitalization, a safety jam event, syringe distribution outcomes, and 2026 budget goals. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will approve routine recruitment status reports and ratify appeal decision letters on the consent agenda. It will review three appeals challenging removals from the Police Patrol Officer eligible list and one appeal for an Administrative Technician exam. The commission will certify eligible lists for Emergency Services Dispatcher, multiple Police Patrol Officer classes, and the Senior Tax Auditor position. A hearing will be held on the candidate selection for the Lead Court Technician role.

• Certify eligible list for Emergency Services Dispatcher (for Police Patrol Officer entry level).
• Certify eligible lists for Police Patrol Officer (Entry Level, LEA, POST).
• Certify eligible list for Senior Tax Auditor.
• Review appeals by Jose Arebalo, Brendan Morris, and Irasema Najera regarding eligibility removals.
• Hearing on Anita Lucero's candidate selection for Lead Court Technician.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss a resolution encouraging a 'YES' vote to terminate the franchise agreement with Black Hills Energy. The body is also reviewing several construction contracts, zoning changes, and a fund transfer of $464,847.70 to homeless shelter operations.

• Resolution to encourage a 'YES' vote on ballot item 2A to terminate the Black Hills Energy franchise agreement
• Proposed transfer of $464,847.70 from the Capital Improvement Fund to the Housing Rehab Fund for homeless shelter operations
• Agreement with Brown and Caldwell, Inc. not to exceed $189,200 for 2026 Discharger Specific Variance milestones
• Rezonings for 4580 Dillon Drive, 430 Colorado Avenue, and 21.848 acres north of State Highway 47/Cesar Chavez Boulevard and Dillon Drive
• Intergovernmental Agreement for $810,145.00 for Eastside Pedestrian, Parking and Streetscape Improvements

The council approved a resolution urging voters to approve Ballot Item 2A, which would end the city’s franchise agreement with Black Hills Energy, passing 4-2. They also authorized several community sponsorship payments totaling $7,900, each approved unanimously. Additionally, the council accepted multiple construction contracts and a donation of body armor for the fire department, all approved by a 6‑0 vote on the consent agenda.

• Approved resolution urging a yes vote on Ballot Item 2A to terminate Black Hills Energy franchise (4-2)
• Authorized $2,000 payment to Pueblo Zoo for ZooFari event (6-0)
• Authorized $1,000 payment to Latino Chamber of Commerce for 40 Under 40 awards (6-0)
• Authorized $1,900 payment to Memorial Hall for Pueblo Has Talent event (6-0)
• Authorized $2,000 payment to El Movimiento Sigue for Cinco de Mayo event (6-0)
• Approved $131,214.75 construction contract to Cedar Ridge Landscape for concrete improvements in Grove Neighborhood (CDBG) (6-0)
• Approved $82,813.00 construction contract to FRPHI Hydronics for city park pool heater replacement (6-0)
• Accepted donation of 33 body armor sets and 33 tactical helmets from Roever Foundation for Pueblo Fire Department (6-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will meet for an informal session to receive information and hold discussions. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• City and lobbyist update from Brian McCain and Gil Romero
• City Wellness Clinic presentation
• Residential Rehabilitation presentation by Housing Administrator Melissa Cook
• Short Term Rentals presentation by Acting Director Scott Hobson

The executive committee meeting featured updates on utilities, airport events, employee wellness clinic, affordable housing rehabilitation, and short‑term rental licensing. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled during the session.

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority will approve its agenda and the March 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then consider four items: a change of corporate structure for Stetell Enterprises Inc., dba Spectators Sports Grill at 1002 Constitution Rd; a modification of premises for Jennco LLC, dba Two & None Bar & Grill at 2912 N. Elizabeth Street; a continuance for Julians Mexican American (2111 W. Northern Ave.); and a continuance for Suehiro Japanese Restaurant (631 Main Street). No other business is listed.

• Change of corporate structure – Stetell Enterprises Inc., dba Spectators Sports Grill, 1002 Constitution Rd
• Modification of premises – Jennco LLC, dba Two & None Bar & Grill, 2912 N. Elizabeth Street
• Continuance – Julians Mexican Restaurant LLC, dba Julians Mexican American, 2111 W. Northern Ave.
• Continuance – Transfer of ownership – Hossfire Inc., dba Suehiro Japanese Restaurant, 631 Main Street

The authority approved a change of corporate structure for Stetell Enterprises Inc., dba Spectators Sports Grill, and approved a patio modification for Jennco LLC, dba Two & None Bar & Grill. The hearings for Julians Mexican Restaurant LLC and Hossfire Inc., dba Suehiro Japanese Restaurant were continued, with only the Findings and Order read and no public or business representatives present.

• Approved corporate structure change for Stetell Enterprises Inc., dba Spectators Sports Grill
• Approved patio modification for Jennco LLC, dba Two & None Bar & Grill
• Continued Julians Mexican Restaurant LLC case (Findings and Order read)
• Continued Hossfire Inc., dba Suehiro Japanese Restaurant case (Findings and Order read)

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee met informally, with no official actions taken. Presentations covered city updates, a GDS municipalization survey, HSPPR updates, and a Black Hills off‑ramp franchise agreement. An executive session was held to discuss negotiation positions and the possible sale of commercial property related to a PEDCO prospect. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

• City update and lobbyist update presentation
• GDS municipalization survey update presentation
• HSPPR updates presentation
• Bring Power Home – Black Hills off‑ramp & franchise agreement presentation
• Executive session discussion of sale of commercial property linked to a PEDCO prospect

The meeting consisted of several presentations on city updates, a municipalization survey, HSPPR updates, and a Black Hills off‑ramp franchise. Council members also held an executive session to discuss negotiation strategy and a potential sale of commercial property. No motions were voted on, approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee work session scheduled for March 31, 2025 was cancelled. No items were presented or discussed, and no official actions will be taken. The meeting remains a public forum but no agenda items were considered.

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority will consider three transfers of liquor license ownership and one continuance of a pending transfer. It will also hold a hearing on a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Julians Mexican Restaurant LLC. The meeting includes routine agenda approval and minutes adoption.

• Transfer of ownership for MK Liquor LLC, dba Norwood Liquor, 2103 N. Norwood Ave.
• Transfer of ownership for Hossfire Inc, dba Suehiro Japanese Restaurant, 631 N. Main Street
• Hearing on a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Julians Mexican Restaurant LLC, 2111 W. Northern Ave.
• Continuance of transfer of ownership for Mesa Junction Enterprises Inc, dba Mesa Junction Wine & Spirits, 105 Colorado Ave.

The Authority approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 14 meeting. It approved the transfer of ownership for MK Liquor LLC (Norwood Liquor) pending State approval, and tentatively approved transfers for Hossfire Inc (Suehiro Japanese Restaurant) and a new hotel‑restaurant liquor license for Julians Mexican Restaurant LLC pending required agency approvals. The board also granted a continuance for the Mesa Junction Wine & Spirits ownership transfer to May 9, 2025.

• Approved transfer of ownership for MK Liquor LLC dba Norwood Liquor, contingent on State approval
• Tentatively approved transfer of ownership for Hossfire Inc dba Suehiro Japanese Restaurant, pending Fire Department and State approval within 14 days
• Tentatively approved new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Julians Mexican Restaurant LLC dba Julians Mexican American, pending Regional Building and State approval within 60 days
• Approved continuance of transfer of ownership for Mesa Junction Enterprises Inc dba Mesa Junction Wine & Spirits to May 9, 2025
• Approved the March 28, 2025 agenda as posted
• Approved the minutes from the March 14, 2025 meeting as posted

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will meet for an informal session to receive information and discuss several topics. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• City and legislative updates from Brian McCain and Gil Romero
• Presentation on Pueblo's Economic Engine by Councilor Roger Gomez
• Presentation from Solutions Outreach Services
• Discussion regarding November election City Council seats

The City Council Executive Committee met on March 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. and adjourned at 7:02 p.m. The agenda consisted of presentations on city updates, Pueblo's economic engine, Solutions Outreach Services, and the November election. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded, so no substantive decisions were made.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pueblo City Council will hold public hearings on petitions to annex three parcels known as the First, Second, and Third Additions to Villa Bella, covering 8.018, 10.094 and 79.637 acres respectively. The council will also vote on a resolution to transfer $257,996 from the street‑resurfacing fund to purchase a new street sweeper for Public Works. Additional items include a $769,847 health services appropriation and a resolution urging a YES vote on a ballot measure to end the city’s franchise with Black Hills Energy.

• Public hearing on annexation of First Addition to Villa Bella (8.018 acres)
• Public hearing on annexation of Second Addition to Villa Bella (10.094 acres)
• Public hearing on annexation of Third Addition to Villa Bella (79.637 acres)
• Resolution transferring $257,996 to fund a new street sweeper for Public Works
• Ordinance approving $769,847 appropriation for Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment services

The council approved the annexation of three parcels known as the First, Second, and Third Additions to Villa Bella, covering 8.018, 10.094 and 79.637 acres respectively. It also authorized a $257,996 fund transfer to purchase a new street sweeper and granted a revocable permit for the Steel City Music Showcase in Neon Alley. Additional actions included establishing emergency storm‑sewer contractors, amending fire‑station funding, and updating an architectural services agreement.

• Approved annexation of First Addition to Villa Bella (8.018 acres) – Resolution 15935
• Approved annexation of Second Addition to Villa Bella (10.094 acres) – Resolution 15936
• Approved annexation of Third Addition to Villa Bella (79.637 acres) – Resolution 15937
• Authorized transfer of $257,996 from street resurfacing to vehicles/equipment for new street sweeper – Resolution 15932
• Authorized revocable permit Rev‑25‑4 for Steel City Music Showcase in Neon Alley – Resolution 15933
• Established approved list of contractors for emergency storm‑sewer repairs (2025‑2027) – Resolution 15934
• Amended fire‑station funding and finance project account numbers for stations 6, 8, 11 – Resolution 15938
• Approved amendment to architectural services agreement with Demmon Design Services – Resolution 15939

Civil Service Commission

The Pueblo County Civil Service Commission will consider a consent agenda with status reports on recent recruitments and will vote to approve the eligible lists for dozens of positions, including CDBG/Home & Housing Administrator, Police Patrol Officer (Entry, LEA, POST), and Deputy Fire Chief. It will also ratify appeal decision letters and removal notices for several applicants. Finally, the commission will review individual appeals from candidates seeking reinstatement on Police Patrol Officer eligible lists.

• Approve and certify eligible list for CDBG/Home & Housing Administrator
• Approve and certify eligible list for Police Patrol Officer (Entry Level, LEA, POST)
• Ratify commission letters rejecting appeals for Area Crew Leader, Administrative Assistant, and other positions
• Review individual appeals from Jayson Gomez Jr., Jonathan Haynes, Jhaeden Hugo, Amber Kliesen, Roger Rael, Lee Rinehart, and Malik Wilson
• Approve training and experience exam for CDBG Home & Housing Administrator, CIRV Project Manager, Deputy Fire Chief, and Sr. Network Communications Specialist

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will receive updates on city legislation, sheriff's office operations, the historical society, and community blight. The meeting includes executive sessions to discuss 2026 collective bargaining agreements and the sale of commercial property. No official action is taken at these informal meetings.

• Presentation on operations of the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office
• Update on community blight from PURA Executive Director Jerry Pacheco
• Executive session regarding 2026 collective bargaining agreements
• Executive session regarding the sale of commercial property
• Presentation from the Pueblo County Historical Society & Heritage Museum

The Pueblo City Council met for a work session on March 17, 2025, receiving updates from staff and presentations from the Sheriff's Office, Historical Society, and PURA on community blight. No formal decisions were made; the council unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss 2026 collective bargaining agreements and legal advice on city charter requirements, and also held a second executive session on the sale of commercial property.

• Unanimously voted to enter executive session on 2026 collective bargaining agreements and legal advice (7-0)
• Held executive session to discuss sale of commercial property (no formal vote recorded)

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Liquor & Marijuana Authority will conduct roll call, approve the agenda and minutes, and consider a consent agenda item for the Capital Downtown Bar. The board will vote on two transfer of ownership applications: Mesa Junction Wine & Spirits at 105 Colorado and Village Wine & Spirits at 3037 N. Elizabeth Street. No other matters are on the agenda.

• Reading of findings and order for Capital Downtown Bar (Feb 28 hearing)
• Transfer of ownership for Mesa Junction Enterprises Inc, dba Mesa Junction Wine & Spirits, 105 Colorado
• Transfer of ownership for Mehar LLC, dba Village Wine & Spirits, 3037 N. Elizabeth Street

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority approved the transfer of ownership for Mehar LLC, doing business as Village Wine & Spirits at 3037 N. Elizabeth Street. A second transfer request for Mesa Junction Wine & Spirits was postponed pending background and CBI results. The board also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and read findings for the Capitol Downtown Bar.

• Approved transfer of ownership for Mehar LLC dba Village Wine & Spirits, 3037 N. Elizabeth Street
• Postponed ruling on Mesa Junction Enterprises Inc dba Mesa Junction Wine & Spirits, 105 Colorado, pending background and CBI results
• Approved agenda for March 14, 2025
• Approved minutes from February 28, 2025 meeting
• Read Findings and Order for Capitol Downtown Bar from February 28, 2025 hearing

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will meet for information and discussion; no official action will be taken. The session includes presentations on a CSU-Pueblo development project and a discussion regarding an independent attorney. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the sale of commercial property.

• CSU-Pueblo development project presentation
• Discussion on City Council independent attorney
• Executive session regarding the sale of commercial property

The City Council met and heard presentations on a city update, a lobbyist update, the CSU-Pueblo development project, and a discussion about hiring an independent attorney. The council then voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss the sale of commercial property. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss the sale of commercial property (unanimous).

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several final ordinances, including a lease purchase agreement for administrative space and new rules prohibiting public camping. The body is also considering the annexation of three land additions to Villa Bella and a rezoning request for 634 Goodnight Avenue.

• Ordinance for municipal administrative facilities financing not to exceed $9,100,000
• Emergency pavement repair contract for Bonforte Blvd with Cedar Ridge Landscape, Inc. for $42,355.34
• Emergency storm sewer repair at Berkley Avenue and Small Avenue with Russ Grading & Excavating LLC for $32,952.50
• Proposed rezoning of 634 Goodnight Avenue from R-2 Single-Family Residential to B-2 Subregional Business
• Ordinance to limit public camping and prohibit temporary structures on public property

The council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a $9.1M certificate of participation to finance municipal administrative space (5-2), a lease for the Honor Farm Park oval track (7-0), a camping restriction on public property (5-2), and a theft penalty ordinance (7-0). It also approved consent agenda resolutions for fund transfers, emergency contracts, permits, and appointments, and introduced annexation and rezoning ordinances for first presentation.

• Approved $9.1M certificate of participation for municipal facilities (5-2)
• Approved lease with Colorado Outlaw Racing Association for Honor Farm Park oval track (7-0)
• Approved ordinance limiting public camping and temporary structures (5-2)
• Approved ordinance categorizing theft by value and adding mandatory minimum jail sentences (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: fund transfer, emergency contracts, revocable permit, and appointments (7-0)
• Introduced ordinances for Villa Bella annexations and rezoning of 634 Goodnight Avenue

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will dispense with reading and approve the minutes from its February 20, 2025 meeting. It will then review an appeal submitted by Ryan Timme concerning the removal of his name from the firefighter eligible list. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Motion to dispense with reading and approve minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting
• Review of Ryan Timme's appeal regarding removal from the firefighter eligible list

The Pueblo Civil Service Commission unanimously rejected six appeals from candidates regarding eligibility list removals, application rejections, and an exam content challenge. It also certified 11 eligible lists for various positions, including Accountant I, Police Patrol Officer, and Emergency Medical Officer. The commission rejected one appeal after an executive session hearing.

• Rejected Damien Carlson's appeal of removal from Firefighter eligibility list (3-0)
• Rejected Cody Hansen's appeal of removal from Police Patrol Officer eligibility list (3-0)
• Rejected Jon Pompia's appeal of application rejection for Marketing and Social Media Specialist exam (3-0)
• Rejected Justin Saccomano's appeal of application rejection for CDBG/Home and Housing Administrator exam (3-0)
• Rejected Rebecca Venier's appeal of application rejection for Administrative Assistant exam (3-0)
• Rejected Brodie Blok and William Draper's appeal of Emergency Medical Officer exam content (3-0)
• Certified eligible lists for Accountant I, Administrative Assistant, Court Technician, Marketing and Social Media Specialist, Police Deputy Chief, Police Patrol Officer (multiple), and Emergency Medical Officer (all 3-0)
• Rejected Daric Bassett's appeal after executive session hearing (3-0)

City Council Work Session

The Pueblo City Council Executive Committee met on March 3, 2025 for an informal session with no official actions taken. Council members received presentations on a city and legislative update, youth recreation programs, the City Facilities Plan, and proposed sit‑lie and camping ordinances. The meeting was open to the public but did not include public comment or decision making.

• City Update & Legislative Update presentation by Chief of Staff Brian McCain
• Climate of Youth Recreation presentation by Scott Godinez, Lead Pastor at Lake Avenue Community Church
• City Facilities Plan presentation by Mayor Heather Graham and Public Works Director Andrew Hayes
• Sit‑lie and Camping Ordinances presentation by Chief of Police Chris Noeller

The City Council work session on March 3, 2025, was informational only, with no formal decisions or votes. Presentations covered city and legislative updates, youth recreation, a city facilities plan, and proposed sit/lie and camping ordinances.

• No formal actions or votes taken during the work session

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is meeting to consider a resolution regarding the Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC franchise. This action specifically addresses the ballot title for a question to be presented to voters during the May 6, 2025, Special Municipal Election.

• Resolution to amend and fix the ballot title for the May 6, 2025, Special Municipal Election regarding the Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC franchise

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Liquor & Marijuana Authority will conduct roll call, approve the agenda, and approve minutes from the February 14, 2025 meeting. Routine items on the consent agenda will be enacted by a single motion unless a hearing officer or citizen requests separate discussion. The regular agenda includes a new tavern license application from The Capitol Downtown Bar LLC, located at 241 S. Santa Fe.

• Roll call
• Approval of agenda
• Reading and approval of minutes from February 14, 2025
• Consent agenda (routine items)
• New tavern license application – The Capitol Downtown Bar, 241 S. Santa Fe

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority approved a new tavern liquor license for The Capitol Downtown Bar LLC, located at 241 S. Santa Fe, contingent on required department sign-offs. The approval followed a public hearing where no one spoke for or against the application. The meeting also included approval of the agenda and the minutes from the February 14, 2025 meeting.

• Approved tavern liquor license for The Capitol Downtown Bar LLC, dba The Capitol Downtown Bar, 241 S. Santa Fe, contingent on Fire, Regional Building, Health Department, and Sales Tax sign-offs
• Approved agenda for February 28, 2025 as posted
• Approved minutes from February 14, 2025 as posted

City Council Work Session

The Executive Committee met for an informal work session with no official actions taken. Council members received a city update from Chief of Staff Brian McCain, a lobbyist update from Gil Romero of Capitol Success Group, and a civil service process briefing from Interim Administrator Serena Knox. The meeting was open to the public but did not include public comment.

• City Update presentation by Chief of Staff Brian McCain
• Lobbyist Update presentation by Gil Romero (Capitol Success Group)
• Civil Service Process presentation by Interim Administrator Serena Knox

The City Council work session was informational only; no formal votes or decisions were taken. Staff presented updates on the airport runway award, Da Vinci museum approval, Safe Routes to School grant, police staffing, and gambling machine enforcement.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Noted city received Best in Colorado award for 8R-26L runway project
• Noted EDC and OEDIT approved Da Vinci museum in former PBR sports performance center
• Noted 54 gambling machines destroyed under court order from new municipal ordinance enforcement

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider approving a lease and lease-purchase agreement for administrative facilities and a geothermal grant for three fire stations. The meeting also includes resolutions for annexations, public safety ordinances, and a special municipal election.

• Lease and lease-purchase agreement for administrative facilities up to $9,100,000
• Geothermal grant funding for Fire Stations 6, 8, and 11
• Annexation petitions for Villa Bella Addition tabled
• Ordinance to limit public camping and prohibit temporary structures
• Special Municipal Election on May 6, 2025

The City Council passed an ordinance on first reading to limit public camping and prohibit temporary structures on public property, setting a public hearing for March 10, 2025. A separate pedestrian safety ordinance was postponed to March 24, 2025. The council also approved multiple resolutions and ordinances, including a $298,900 contract for a 2050 transportation plan and a $9.1 million financing ordinance for municipal facilities.

• Passed ordinance limiting public camping and prohibiting temporary structures on public property (6-1)
• Postponed pedestrian safety ordinance to March 24, 2025 (4-3)
• Approved $298,900 contract with Bohannan Huston for 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (7-0)
• Approved $9.1 million certificate of participation for municipal facilities (first reading)
• Approved $797,179 for Mel Harmon Bridge overlay and rehabilitation project (7-0)
• Approved $270,000 geothermal grant for fire stations 6, 8, and 11 (7-0)
• Referred question to May 6, 2025 special election (6-1)
• Rezoned 26 acres south of Dillon Drive from A-1 to R-2 (7-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will meet to discuss council procedures, housing, and public safety. No official action is scheduled.

• Discussion on decorum in City Council meetings
• Discussion on how to cure a council vote
• Community Commission on Housing and Homelessness presentation
• Discussion on Council Chambers safety
• Discussion on City Council goals for 2025

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They directed the Clerk to try a randomized computer program for the Public Forum name drawing and directed the Attorney's office to draft a policy banning all signs in Chambers for a future vote. Council also discussed decorum, training, and goals for 2025, but no binding decisions were made.

• Directed Clerk to test randomized computer program for Public Forum name drawing
• Directed Attorney's office to draft policy banning all signs in Chambers for future vote
• Directed staff to include Boards/Commissions and travel report on 1st Monday work sessions
• Set aside discussion on time limit for Council Commentary

City Council Work Session

The Executive Committee held an informal work session to receive updates. Presentations included a city update from Chief of Staff Brian McCain, a lobbyist update from Gil Romero of Capitol Success Group, a presentation of PEDCO’s 2025 Economic Development Plan by Jeff Shaw, and an Access Point update from Christine Charron and Sarah Money. No formal decisions were made.

• City update presentation by Brian McCain, Chief of Staff
• Lobbyist update presentation by Gil Romero, Capitol Success Group
• PEDCO’s 2025 Economic Development Plan presentation by Jeff Shaw, President & CEO
• Access Point update presentation by Christine Charron, Prevention Services Manager, and Sarah Money, Health Hub Manager

The City Council work session on February 18, 2025, was informational only, with no formal votes or decisions. Presentations covered city updates (including the homeless shelter RFP and Real Time Crime Center), a lobbyist report, PEDCO's 2025 economic development plan, and an Access Point update. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Liquor & Marijuana Authority will enact routine items on the consent agenda, including an employee change for LivWell V, LLC and license renewals for The Green Solution and NuVue Pharma. The regular agenda contains a proposal to change the corporate structure of Heart & Soul Bar and Grill, LLC. All consent items will be approved by a single motion unless a member or citizen requests discussion.

• Minor employee change: LivWell V, LLC, 1239 Southgate Place
• License renewal for The Green Solution, LLC retail store, 1207 Southgate Pl.
• License renewal for NuVue Pharma, LLC retail cultivation facility, 4740 Dillon Drive
• License renewal for NuVue Pharma, LLC retail product manufacture, 4740 Dillon Drive
• Change of corporate structure for Heart & Soul Bar and Grill, LLC, 1335 E. Evans Ave.

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority approved all consent agenda items, including employee changes and license renewals for LivWell, The Green Solution, and NuVue Pharma. It also approved a change of corporate structure for Heart & Soul Bar and Grill, contingent on state-approved server training within 60 days. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda: employee change for LivWell V, LLC (Southgate Place)
• Approved retail store facility license renewal for The Green Solution (Southgate Pl.)
• Approved retail cultivation facility license renewal for NuVue Pharma (Dillon Drive)
• Approved retail product manufacture license renewal for NuVue Pharma (Dillon Drive)
• Approved corporate structure change for Heart & Soul Bar and Grill (E. Evans Ave.), contingent on server training

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will meet for information and discussion; no official action will be taken. The session includes updates from the Chief of Staff and a lobbyist, as well as a presentation on a municipalization survey. An executive session is scheduled to discuss legal advice and the possible settlement of pending litigation.

• Municipalization survey presentation by GDS Associates
• Lobbyist update from Gil Romero of Capitol Success Group
• Executive session regarding possible settlement of pending litigation

The City Council held a work session with presentations on city updates, a lobbyist report, and a municipalization survey from GDS Associates. No formal decisions were made during the session. The council voted 7-0 to enter executive session to discuss possible settlement of pending litigation.

• Voted 7-0 to enter executive session on pending litigation settlement

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pueblo City Council will consider approving construction contracts for golf course and sewer repairs, as well as zoning changes for residential and commercial properties. The meeting also includes resolutions for budget transfers and professional service agreements.

• Awarding construction contract of $174,885.10 to Drengr Solutions LLC for Elmwood Golf Course restroom
• Ratifying emergency construction contract of $29,891.26 with Parker Excavating for sewer repair at 1910 Rose Ln.
• Amending zoning to rezone 26 acres south of Dillon Drive to R-2 Single-Family Residential Zone District
• Approving 1st Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement for Mel Harmon Bridge Overlay Project with $797,179 budget
• Calling Special Municipal Election for May 6, 2025

The Pueblo City Council held its regular meeting on February 10, 2025, and took action on a variety of items. The most significant decision was the failure of an ordinance amending the municipal code relating to natural medicine, which was defeated by a 2-5 vote. The council also approved a consent agenda containing ten resolutions, including several construction contracts and professional services agreements, and passed several ordinances on final presentation, including a $128,000 grant for trail signage and a special election call for May 6, 2025.

• Natural medicine ordinance amendment failed (2-5)
• Approved $174,885.10 Elmwood Golf Course restroom contract (7-0)
• Approved $146,547.88 Parks Maintenance Shop restroom contract (7-0)
• Approved $640,000 budget transfer for wastewater Vacall truck (7-0)
• Approved $1,181,366 Brown and Caldwell wastewater engineering amendment (7-0)
• Approved $1,256,253 Bolton & Menk West Side Improvements design contract (7-0)
• Approved $128,000 CDOT grant for trail signage (7-0)
• Approved special municipal election for May 6, 2025 (5-2)

City Council Work Session

The executive committee will receive informational presentations on city operations, the Pueblo shelter program, and natural medicine regulations. No official actions or votes will be taken at this meeting. The session is purely for discussion among council members.

• City Update presentation by Chief of Staff Brian McCain
• Pueblo Shelter update by Interim CDBG/HOME Housing Administrator Melissa Cook
• Natural Medicine Regulations presentation by Acting Director Scott Hobson

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. Presentations covered the Pueblo Wings of Pride Airshow, a shelter update, and proposed natural medicine regulations, with council members asking questions.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational only

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will meet for information and discussion; no official action will be taken. The session includes updates on city operations, lobbying, and housing. The meeting concludes with an executive session to discuss the sale of commercial property.

• Housing Authority annual report presentation
• 2024 Housing & Commercial Development update
• Executive session regarding the sale of commercial property

The City Council work session on January 27, 2025, included presentations from staff on city updates, a lobbyist report, the Housing Authority annual report, and a 2024 housing and commercial development update. No formal decisions were made during the session. The council unanimously voted 7-0 to enter executive session to discuss the sale of commercial property.

• Entered executive session to discuss sale of commercial property (7-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is holding public hearings and voting on the annexation of two parcels of land for the Pueblo Recreation Resort. The body is also reviewing several rezoning requests and professional service contracts.

• Public hearings for annexation of Pueblo Recreation Resort Filing No. 1 (79.80 acres) and Filing No. 2 (219.76 acres)
• Transfer of $750,000 to Project ED0801, Lease Proceeds Escrow/RMS
• Professional services agreement of $289,234 to Pinyon Environmental, Inc. for West Side Improvements
• Proposed rezoning of 615 South Pueblo Boulevard from R-2 to B-3
• Ordinance calling for a Special Municipal Election on May 6, 2025

The City Council approved the annexation of two parcels totaling 299.56 acres for the Pueblo Recreation Resort, passed a special election ordinance for May 6, 2025, and approved several resolutions and ordinances including eviction prevention assistance and an EPA brownfields grant. A natural medicine ordinance failed on final vote but was postponed to February 10, 2025.

• Approved annexation of Pueblo Recreation Resort Filing No. 1 (79.80 acres) (7-0)
• Approved annexation of Pueblo Recreation Resort Filing No. 2 (219.76 acres) (7-0)
• Approved ordinance calling special municipal election on May 6, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 eviction prevention assistance agreement with Pueblo County (7-0)
• Approved $750,000 EPA Brownfields Multipurpose Grant cooperation agreement (7-0)
• Approved ordinance converting three vacant firefighter positions (7-0)
• Approved enhanced tuition reimbursement program for city employees (6-1)
• Postponed natural medicine ordinance to February 10, 2025 (6-1)

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will meet for an informal session to receive updates and discuss items. No official action is taken at these meetings. The session includes an executive session to discuss the purchase of commercial property.

• City update from Chief of Staff Brian McCain
• Fire Department update from Fire Chief Barb Huber and Brad R. Bonnet
• Selection of City Council retreat date
• Executive session regarding the purchase of commercial property

The City Council met for a work session with updates from the Chief of Staff and Fire Department, and discussed retreat dates. The only formal action was a motion to enter executive session to discuss the purchase of commercial property, which passed with no recorded opposition. No substantive decisions were made during the open session.

• Moved to executive session to discuss commercial property purchase (motion by Aliff, seconded by Latino)

Civil Service Commission

The Pueblo County Civil Service Commission will consider routine status reports on current recruitments and ratify appeal decision letters and removals from eligible lists. It will also review several individual appeals and decide whether to sustain, reject, or refer them to a formal hearing. The commission will then approve and certify eligible lists for a range of positions, including Accountant II, Police Patrol Officer (Entry and POST), Police Sergeant, and Streets Maintenance Supervisor.

• Approve and certify the eligible list for Accountant II
• Approve and certify the eligible list for Police Patrol Officer (Entry Level)
• Approve and certify the eligible list for Police Patrol Officer (POST)
• Approve and certify the eligible list for Police Sergeant
• Approve and certify the eligible list for Streets Maintenance Supervisor

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will receive a brief city update from Chief of Staff Brian McCain. It will hear a presentation of the 2025 CSAC recommendations from Interim Housing Director Melissa Cook and CSAC Chair Gina Lopez Ferguson. In a closed executive session, members will discuss strategy and positions for potential negotiations and the possible purchase of commercial property, with information from PEDCO President Jeff Shaw. No formal actions are taken at this meeting.

• City Update presentation by Brian McCain (5 minutes)
• 2025 CSAC Recommendations presentation by Melissa Cook and Gina Lopez Ferguson (15 minutes)
• Executive session to discuss potential purchase of commercial property and receive information from PEDCO (30 minutes)

The City Council held a work session with presentations on city updates and 2025 CSAC recommendations, but no formal decisions were made. The only action taken was a unanimous 7-0 vote to enter executive session to discuss the purchase of commercial property and receive information from PEDCO regarding potential prospects.

• Voted 7-0 to enter executive session for negotiations and property purchase discussion

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider approving annexations for the Pueblo Recreation Resort, awarding a $1 million energy grant, and amending local codes regarding natural medicine and animal holding periods.

• Annexation of Pueblo Recreation Resort land (Filing No. 1 and 2)
• Awarding $1,000,000 energy grant to Colorado Department of Local Affairs
• Amending natural medicine regulations in Pueblo Municipal Code
• Approving $10,500 electrical services contract for 29th Street Pump Station
• Approving $750,000 EPA Brownfields grant agreement

The Pueblo City Council held its regular meeting on January 13, 2025, and took several actions. The most consequential decision was the rejection of a resolution to rescind Resolution No. 14299, which established the Community Commission on Housing and Homelessness; the motion failed 1-6. The council also approved multiple resolutions and ordinances, including grants, agreements, and annexations, and elected officers for 2025.

• Elected Mark Aliff as Council President (4-3) and Brett Boston as Vice President (5-2)
• Rejected resolution to rescind Community Commission on Housing and Homelessness (1-6)
• Approved $2,000 payment to Boys & Girls Club of Pueblo County (7-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 DOLA Energy & Mineral Assistance Program grant (7-0)
• Approved $301,648 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program grant (7-0)
• Approved $104,034 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant (7-0)
• Approved $545,457 Colorado Health Foundation grant (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Pueblo Commission on Energy (5-2)

City Council Work Session

The Pueblo City Council Executive Committee met on Jan 6, 2025 for a work session. The meeting is an informal gathering for information and discussion only, with no official action taken. Presentations included a city update by Chief of Staff Brian McCain, a discussion of the Bessemer Ditch by Mark Aliff and Brian McCain, and a talk on potential revenue opportunities by Tax Audit Manager Valerie Palumbo.

• City Update presentation by Chief of Staff Brian McCain (5 min)
• Bessemer Ditch presentation by Mark Aliff and Brian McCain (15 min)
• Potential Revenue Opportunities presentation by Tax Audit Manager Valerie Palumbo (15 min)

The City Council held a work session with presentations on city updates, the Bessemer Ditch, and potential revenue opportunities. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; presentations only