Fort Morgan meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Fort Morgan City Council weighs electric rate adjustment, 2027 budget

The Fort Morgan City Council met Aug. 18 to consider an electric rate adjustment and a presentation of the 2027 budget. Minutes from the meeting have not been published, so no decisions are yet public. The council's agenda also included an executive session on negotiations and economic incentives.

City Council

The council's agenda included a first reading of an ordinance adjusting electric rates, with a possible public hearing scheduled for Sept. 1. The council also received a presentation on 2027 budget revenue and expenditures for the General Fund. The consent agenda covered routine approvals, including disbursements and payroll for July and approval of minutes from the Aug. 4 regular meeting. The council entered executive session to discuss negotiations and economic incentives.

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board met Aug. 12. The board continued discussion of naming the aircraft parking apron expansion in honor of Kyle Scott. It also received an update from the fixed-base operator, Fort Morgan Aviation Services, and project updates. The board approved minutes from its July 8 meeting. Minutes from the Aug. 12 meeting are not yet published.

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board met Aug. 13. Its agenda included approval of minutes from July 9, discussion of Certified Local Government (CLG) requirements and opportunities, and discussion of the City Council's approval of Local Landmark status for the former Fort Morgan Times Building. The board also considered approving board seats for Patti Kuretich, MaKyle Mares, Barb Keenan, and Korinne Williamson. An announcement noted a draft rule from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation on Section 106 that could affect CLGs. The board held a public comment period. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

The Planning Commission will meet Aug. 24 for a public hearing on Case 26-010 SU, a special use permit for a residential unit on the second floor of an existing commercial property at 305-307 Main Street. The commission will also approve minutes from its April 13 meeting and receive development updates.

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet Aug. 25 to plan the Main Street Launch event scheduled for Oct. 9 from 2-6 p.m. at the Cover Theatre. Possible activities include a trivia competition, scavenger hunt, window decals, and giveaways. The board will also review results of the Summer Savings promotion and approve minutes from May and July 2026 meetings.

Fort Morgan roundup: Landmark status approved for former Times Building; electric rate adjustment ahead

The Fort Morgan City Council has approved Local Landmark status for the former Fort Morgan Times Building, according to the agenda for the Aug. 13 Historic Preservation Board meeting. That decision is the only one recorded in the past two weeks; other recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published.

Historic Preservation Board reviews landmark approval, new members

The Historic Preservation Board met Aug. 13 and discussed the City Council's approval of Local Landmark status for the former Fort Morgan Times Building. The board also considered approving board seats for Patti Kuretich, MaKyle Mares, Barb Keenan, and Korinne Williamson. Members received updates on Certified Local Government (CLG) requirements and opportunities, and heard an announcement about a federal draft rule on Section 106 that could affect CLGs. The meeting included a public comment period.

City Council agenda included Main Street landmarks and budget presentation

At its Aug. 4 meeting, the City Council had on its agenda possible action on designating three Main Street properties—325, 327, and 329 Main Street—as Local Historic Landmarks. The agenda also included a presentation of 2027 budget revenues and expenditures for the General Fund, and an executive session regarding economic incentives and negotiation strategy. No minutes have been published, so no decisions from that meeting are recorded.

Airport board continues apron naming discussion

The Airport Advisory Board met Aug. 12 and continued discussing whether to name the aircraft parking apron expansion in honor of Kyle Scott. The board also received an update from the fixed-base operator, Fort Morgan Aviation Services, and heard project updates. Approval of minutes from the July 8 meeting was on the agenda.

Upcoming: City Council to consider electric rates and 2027 budget

The City Council will hold a regular meeting Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. The main items are a first reading of an ordinance to adjust electric rates, with a possible public hearing scheduled for Sept. 1, and a presentation of the 2027 budget revenues and expenditures for the General Fund. The council will also consider a consent agenda for routine approvals, including July disbursements and payroll, and approval of minutes from the Aug. 4 meeting. An executive session on negotiations and economic incentives is also scheduled.

Coming up

• **City Council regular meeting** – Aug. 18, 6 p.m., with electric rate ordinance first reading and 2027 budget presentation.

Fort Morgan roundup: Council set to act on wastewater project bids; recent board meetings await minutes

Fort Morgan's advisory boards held a series of meetings earlier this month, but official minutes have not yet been published for any of them, so outcomes — including any votes — are not yet confirmed in the public record. The most consequential action on the horizon is the July 21 City Council meeting, where council members are scheduled to consider bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project, accept the final 2025 financial audit, and approve an amended 2027 budget calendar.

City Council (July 7)

The council's July 7 agenda listed a presentation of the 2025 Final Draft Financial Audit and a discussion of a modified 2027 budget calendar. The agenda also included recognition of a Business of the Month, approval of minutes from June 16, 2026, public comment, and an executive session to discuss a personnel matter with the police chief. Because minutes have not been published, no vote tallies or decisions are available.

Airport Advisory Board (July 8)

The board was scheduled to hear a presentation on the Colorado Seaplanes Initiative by Ray Hawkins, receive an update from FBO-Fort Morgan Aviation Services, and get an update on the Aircraft Parking Apron Expansion Project. Approval of minutes from June 10, 2026 was also listed. Minutes are not yet published.

Historic Preservation Board (July 9)

The board was set to consider Local Landmark status for the former Fort Morgan Times Building. The agenda also included approval of minutes from April 9, 2026, an update on the Neighborhood Driving brochure, volunteer opportunities for the Fort Morgan Museum's living cemetery program, and focus group participation in the city's 10-year comprehensive planning effort led by Rick Engineering. No outcome is confirmed yet.

Senior Center Advisory Board (July 13)

Members were scheduled to approve May 2026 meeting minutes and hear updates on city projects from Director of Community Services Matt Underwood, County Express from Recreation Superintendent Monty Waite, and senior center programs and the food pantry from Senior Center Coordinator Liliann Vito. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Library Advisory Board:** Approval of May 18, 2026 minutes; reports from Library/Museum Director Chandra McCoy, City Council Liaison James Parks, and Community Services Director Matt Underwood.
• **July 21 — City Council:** Consideration of bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project; acceptance of the Final 2025 Financial Audit; approval of the Amended 2027 Budget Calendar; a resolution for a Police Department Grant; and a consent agenda covering June disbursements and payroll.

Residents who want to verify what was decided at the July 7–13 meetings should watch for the official minutes to be posted; this roundup will report confirmed votes once those records are available.

Fort Morgan meetings: City audit, airport seaplane plan, landmark review on tap

Fort Morgan's advisory boards and City Council held a series of meetings the week of July 7, 2026. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the three sessions, the items below reflect what was on each agenda — not what was ultimately decided. Residents should watch for published minutes to confirm outcomes.

City Council — July 7, 2026

The City Council agenda centered on finances and planning. Council members were scheduled to hear a presentation on the 2025 Final Draft Financial Audit and discuss a Modified 2027 Budget Calendar. Both items matter to residents because the audit reflects how the city spent taxpayer dollars last year, and the budget calendar sets the timeline for how next year's spending plan will be built and reviewed.

The agenda also included approval of minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting, recognition of a Business of the Month, and an executive session to discuss a personnel matter involving the police chief. A public comment period was listed.

Meeting type: agenda only — minutes not yet published.

Airport Advisory Board — July 8, 2026

The Airport Advisory Board agenda featured a presentation on the Colorado Seaplanes Initiative by Ray Hawkins, along with an update from FBO-Fort Morgan Aviation Services on airport operations.

The board was also scheduled to receive an update on the Aircraft Parking Apron Expansion Project, which affects the capacity and condition of aircraft parking at Fort Morgan's airport. Approval of minutes from June 10, 2026 was also listed.

Meeting type: agenda only — minutes not yet published.

Historic Preservation Board — July 9, 2026

The Historic Preservation Board was set to consider designating the former Fort Morgan Times Building as a Local Landmark. Landmark status can affect how a property is maintained or altered, which matters to residents interested in preserving the city's downtown character.

The agenda also included:

• Approval of minutes from the **April 9, 2026** meeting.
• An update on the **Neighborhood Driving brochure**.
• Discussion of volunteer opportunities for the **Fort Morgan Museum's living cemetery program**.
• A focus group for the city's **10-year comprehensive plan**, led by **Rick Engineering**.

Meeting type: agenda only — minutes not yet published.

What this means for residents

All three meetings were scheduled the same week, covering city finances, airport development, and historic preservation. However, because no minutes have been published yet, residents cannot confirm what was actually decided — including whether the landmark designation for the former Fort Morgan Times Building was approved, or what the 2025 audit findings were. Published minutes will provide the official record.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days (through July 27, 2026). Residents should check the city's official agendas and minutes page for any newly posted meetings or schedule changes.