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City-Council-Live-Stream CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024 7:30 P.M. |
1. | CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, ROLL CALL, APPROVAL OF AGENDA. | |||||
2. | CONSENT AGENDA The listing under "Consent Agenda" is a group of items to be acted on with a single motion and vote. This agenda is designed to expedite the handling of limited routine matters by City Council. Either the public or a Councilmember may request that an item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at that time, prior to Council's vote. The Mayor will ask if a citizen or Councilmember wishes to have any specific item removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. |
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a. | Approval of the Council Worksession and Agenda Minutes for January 23, 2024. | |||||
b. | Approval of the Expenditure List for February 13, 2024 | |||||
c. | Approval of a Special Events Permit for Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce, along with Onward! The Legacy Foundation to host the 7th Annual Putt-Putt Tournament event on Saturday, February 17, 2024, on the premises located at 20 West Main Street, Cortez. | |||||
3. | PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There is no limit to the number of speakers, although public comments will be held to an overall time limit of 30 minutes. (Speakers have a time limit of three (3) minutes per person, may only speak once, and may not cede time to another commenter. Please reference rules below.) |
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4. | PRESENTATIONS | |||||
5. | PUBLIC HEARINGS | |||||
a. | Resolution No. 04, Series 2024 |
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Resolution No. 04, Series 2024, a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for 801 Bluffs Blvd., requested by the Southern Bluffs Homeowners Association. | ||||||
Presenter: Contract City Planner Nancy Dosdall | ||||||
b. | New Tavern Liquor License for Cortez Conference Center, LLC. |
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Public Hearing for a new Tavern Liquor License for Cortez Conference Center, LLC., DBA Destination Grill, located at 2121 East Main Street, Cortez. | ||||||
Presenter: Donna Murphy, Deputy City Clerk | ||||||
6. | UNFINISHED BUSINESS | |||||
7. | NEW BUSINESS | |||||
a. | Highway Users Tax Fund (HUTF) Report for 2023 |
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Authorize the Mayor Pro-tem to sign the 2023 Highway Users Tax Fund Report. | ||||||
Presenter: Doug Roth, GIS Coordinator | ||||||
b. | Ordinance 1325, Series 2024 Amending the 2024 Budget |
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First Reading of Ordinance 1325 Series 2024, an ordinance amending the 2024 Budget, and set for public hearing on February 27, 2024. | ||||||
Presenter: Kelly Koskie, Finance Director | ||||||
c. | Tax Exempt Lease Purchase of Two Servers to Replace the Current VXRail Server System. |
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Approval of a Tax Exempt Lease Purchase with Dell Financial Services for two PowerEdge R760 servers to replace the City's existing VX Rail server system. | ||||||
Presenter: Kelly Koskie, Finance Director | ||||||
d. | Intergovernmental Agreement for Dispatch Services |
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Approval of the annual Intergovernmental Agreement for Dispatch Services for 2024. | ||||||
Presenter: Vern Knuckles, Chief of Police | ||||||
e. | Omnibus Mutual Aid Agreement |
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Approval of the Omnibus Mutual Aid Agreement to facilitate and encourage cooperation and assistance in the event of a Local Emergency or Disaster. | ||||||
Presenter: Vern Knuckles, Chief of Police | ||||||
f. | Equipment Purchase for the Public Works Water Department |
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Approval of the purchase of a new or used excavator for the waterline installation crew. | ||||||
Presenter: Brian K. Peckins, Director of Public Works | ||||||
g. | Airport Parking Lot and Access Road Rehabilitation Bid Selection |
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The Airport, along with its on-call engineering firm, Garver, LLC., have reviewed the bids for the Airport Parking Lot and Access Road Rehabilitation project. | ||||||
Presenter: Jeremy Patton, Airport Director | ||||||
h. | Conquistador Golf Course Golf Professional Services Contract |
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Approve the Conquistador Golf Course Golf Professional Services Contract with Rudosky Golf LLC. | ||||||
Presenter: Creighton Wright, Director of Parks and Recreation | ||||||
i. | Recreation Center Pool Boiler Bid Award | |||||
Recreation Center Pool Boiler Bid Award to Sparks Plumbing for $52,395.32. | ||||||
Presenter: Creighton Wright, Director of Parks and Recreation | ||||||
j. | DOLA Local Planning Capacity Grant Program |
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Council will consider authorizing the City of Cortez Community and Economic Development Department to apply for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Local Planning Capacity Grant Program for up to $166,400 and to provide a 20% cash match. | ||||||
Presenter: Rachael Marchbanks, Community and Economic Development Director | ||||||
k. | Authorization of the purchase of two Utility Vehicles for the Golf Course |
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Council is requested to accept a bid and authorize the purchase of two Utility Vehicles for the Golf Course. | ||||||
Presenter: Rick Smith, Director of General Services | ||||||
l. | Authorization for the purchase of a Golf Course Aerator |
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Council is requested to accept a bid and authorize the purchase of a Toro Aerator for use at the Golf Course. | ||||||
Presenter: Rick Smith, Director of General Services | ||||||
m. | Appointments to City Advisory Boards |
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Two appointments to Board of Adjustment and Appeals, one appointment to the Cortez Historic Preservation Board, and one re-appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. | ||||||
Presenter: Linda Smith, City Clerk | ||||||
n. | Letter of Support for the Montezuma Heritage Museum | |||||
Letter of Support for the Montezuma Heritage Museum |
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Presenter: Drew Sanders, City Manager | ||||||
8. | DRAFT RESOLUTION/ORDINANCES | |||||
9. | CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT | |||||
10. | CITY MANAGER'S REPORT | |||||
11. | CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS | |||||
a. | Mayor's Report on Workshop | |||||
b. | Other Board Reports | |||||
12. | OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS | |||||
a. | Council will consider going into Executive Session for the following purposes: 1. For the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e). Discussion will be held on the possible acquisition of real estate at three different locations in the City of Cortez. 2. For the purpose of discussing the possible purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of real property located in the City of Cortez pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(a). 3. For a conference with the City Attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice on negotiations and strategies relating to the possible purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer or sale of real property located in the City of Cortez pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b). |
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13. | PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There is no limit to the number of speakers and no overall time limit. (Speakers have a time limit of three (3) minutes per person, may only speak once, and may not cede time to another commenter. Please reference rules below.) |
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14. | ADJOURNMENT | |||||
--Courtesy, civility, and respect for others is expected. All comments should be addressed directly to the Council. Commenters who are called upon by the Mayor to speak are the only persons allowed to speak during the allotted time. Comments, or other distractions from the audience intended for commenters or others are not permitted. The Mayor, as the chairperson for the meeting, retains the discretion to deviate from the formats described below. --There are two general opportunities for citizens to address the Council: For the first opportunity (which will occur toward the start of the meeting) there is no limit to the number of speakers, although public comments will be held to an overall time limit of 30 minutes so City business may proceed. Speakers have a time limit of 3 minutes per person, may only speak once, and may not cede time to other commenters. For the second opportunity (which will occur toward the end of the meeting) there is no limit to the number of speakers, and no overall time limit. Speakers have a time limit of 3 minutes per person, may only speak once, and may not cede time to other commenters. --Other Opportunities to Participate Citizens may also participate via email if addressed to councilcomments@cortezco.gov. Comments received by 3:00pm the day of a Council meeting will be delivered to Council the same day and entered into the meeting minutes. Citizens may also send letters to the Council by addressing them to "City Council" 123 Roger Smith Ave., Cortez, CO 81321. In-person deliveries are also accepted. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: --For a conference with the City attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b); --For the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e); --To discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of real, personal, or other property interest under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(a) --For discussion of a personnel matter under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(f) and not involving: any specific fie employees who have requested discussion of the matter in open session: any member of this body or any elected official: the appointment of any person to fill an office of this body or of an elected official: or personnel policies that do not require the discussion of matters personal to particular employees --For discussion of a matter required to be kept confidential by the following federal or state law, or regulation: ____ under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(c) --For discussion of specialized details of security arrangements or investigations under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(d) --For consideration of documents protected by the mandatory nondisclosure provisions of the Open Records Act under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(g) AND THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL DETAILS ARE PROVIDED: (a brief description must be included following the statute citation regarding why the executive session is being held) |
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