Cortez public meetings in 2025

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss potential changes to the city charter. City Attorney Patrick Coleman will present the proposed amendments.

• Discussion of Charter Amendments presented by Patrick Coleman, City Attorney

City Council Regular Meeting

The Cortez City Council will consider approving resolutions for the 2026 mill levy, fee schedules for the city and Cortez Municipal Airport, and awarding contracts for chemical and janitorial services. The body will also consider an intergovernmental agreement for water purchases.

• Approval of 2026 Mill Levy (Resolution No. 14)
• Approval of 2026 Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 15)
• Approval of 2026 Airport Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 16)
• Awarding 2026 Janitorial Services contracts
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Montezuma County Water District No. 1

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hear a presentation and discuss a proposed Recreation Center Tax, review charter revisions, and hold general discussion. The agenda also includes a Board of County Commissioners meeting minutes for information.

• Recreation Center Tax presentation and discussion led by City Manager Drew Sanders
• Charter Revisions Discussion led by City Attorney Patrick Coleman
• Council General Discussion
• Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes for November 18, 2025 (informational)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The December 2, 2025 meeting of the Cortez Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

City Council Work Session

The Cortez City Council will hold a work session to receive a Municipal Court update, discuss a potential Recreation Center taxation issue, and review citywide projects. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Municipal Court update from Judge Beth Padilla
• Preliminary discussion on Recreation Center taxation issue
• Discussion of citywide projects
• Council general discussion
• For information: minutes from Montezuma County BOCC meetings (Oct 27-28)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Cortez City Council will consider two public‑hearing ordinances that revise the Land Use Code, one of which updates the code to meet Proposition 123 affordable‑housing review requirements. Routine consent‑agenda items include approval of recent meeting minutes, an expenditure list, and two special‑event permits for the Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce at 20 West Main Street and 33 East Main Street. New business items cover a Department of Local Affairs housing‑planning grant deadline of Dec 3 2025 and a letter of support for a T‑Mobile Hometown grant for the Montezuma Heritage Museum. The council may also enter executive session to discuss the possible sale of three parcels (APNs 560919200001‑560919200003) near the Conquistador Golf Course and a personnel performance update for City Manager Drew Sanders.

• Ordinance No. 1349, Series 2025 – revisions to the Cortez Land Use Code
• Ordinance No. 1352, Series 2025 – amendment to comply with Proposition 123 affordable‑housing review
• Special Event Permit for Dec 6, 2025 at 20 West Main Street (Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce)
• Special Event Permit for Dec 11, 2025 at 33 East Main Street (Nitty Gritty Off Road)
• Executive session to discuss possible sale of three parcels (APNs 560919200001‑560919200003) adjacent to the Conquistador Golf Course

City Council Work Session

The Cortez City Council will interview three candidates for open seats on the Library Advisory Board, Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Advisory Board, and Golf Advisory Committee. The session will also include a general discussion period before adjournment.

• Interviews for Library Advisory Board
• Interviews for Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Advisory Board
• Interviews for Golf Advisory Committee
• Council General Discussion

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider the fiscal year 2026 annual budget and ordinances regarding family recreation center sales tax and Land Use Code revisions. The meeting also includes discussions on advisory board appointments and a request for supplemental grant funds.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 1350: Family recreation center sales tax amendment
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 1351: Fiscal year 2026 annual budget adoption
• New business: Ordinance No. 1349 regarding Land Use Code revisions
• New business: Ordinance No. 1352 regarding Proposition 123 'Fast Track' requirements
• Request for $9,600 in supplemental grant funds for an AI platform to support affordable housing

Planning and Zoning Commission

The November 4, 2025 meeting of the Cortez Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. No items were considered.

City Council Work Session

The Cortez City Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation on the draft Stormwater Master Plan from Jones and DeMille Engineering. The council will also hold general discussion and review minutes from recent Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners meetings.

• Presentation of draft Stormwater Master Plan by Jones and DeMille Engineering at 7:00 p.m.
• Council general discussion at 7:20 p.m.
• For information: Montezuma Board of County Commissioners meeting minutes from October 7 and 14, 2025

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss the FY 2026 annual budget and a sales tax ordinance for the family recreation center. The body will also consider several project contracts and a conditional use permit for a commercial property.

• Adoption of the FY 2026 annual budget (Ordinance No. 1351)
• Ordinance No. 1350 concerning the family recreation center sales tax
• Award of $69,500 to Schmueser Gordon Meyer, Inc. for the 2025 Cortez Recreation Center Natatorium Rehabilitation Project Design
• Public hearing for a conditional use permit for a 381.71 sq. ft. carport at 1540 Arrowhead Lane
• Contract award to Hornet Fence LLC for the Police Department Parking Lot Fencing Project

City Council Work Session

The Cortez City Council will hold a work session on October 14, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. Items include an update on the April 2026 municipal election by City Manager Drew Sanders, a presentation on the Homes Fund by Executive Director Pam Moore, and general council discussion. The agenda also includes meeting minutes from the Montezuma Board of Commissioners and notice of openings on city advisory boards. No formal votes are scheduled.

• April 2026 Municipal Election update by City Manager Drew Sanders
• Homes Fund presentation by Executive Director Pam Moore
• Council general discussion
• Meeting minutes from Montezuma Board of Commissioners (Sept 16, 23, 30, 2025)
• Notice of openings on city advisory boards

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council will discuss adopting a transportation plan as a guiding policy and consider awarding an airport fence contract to Hornet Fence LLC. The body will also review a sales tax ordinance for the family recreation center and a grant support letter for the Manaugh School Building.

• Awarding the 2025 Airport North Hangar Perimeter Fence and Emergency Gate Replacement Project to Hornet Fence LLC
• Resolution No. 12, Series 2025: Adopting the City of Cortez Transportation Plan
• Ordinance No. 1350, Series 2025: Amending the family recreation center sales tax
• Letter of Support for a Historic Structure Assessment Grant for the Manaugh School Building
• Liquor license renewals for Purple Sage Rib Co (2591 East Main Street) and Zu Gallery (48 West Main Street)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two resolutions, including a conditional use permit for a carport at 1540 Arrowhead (Resolution No. 11, Series 2025) and another resolution (Resolution No. 9, Series 2025). The commission will also receive a presentation on the Draft Stormwater Masterplan by Jones and DeMille Engineering. Other items include approval of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes and review of building permits issued August 16 to September 15, 2025.

• Conditional use permit for carport at 1540 Arrowhead (Resolution No. 11, Series 2025)
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 9, Series 2025 (details unspecified)
• Presentation of Draft Stormwater Masterplan by Jones and DeMille Engineering
• Review of building permits issued August 16 through September 15, 2025
• Welcome new Commissioner Charles Borchini Jr.

City Council Work Session

The Cortez City Council will hold a work session to interview candidates for the Planning and Zoning Commission and Historic Preservation Board, receive a presentation on Tri-City Soccer, and conduct general discussion. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion and information only. County commission minutes are provided for reference.

• Interview of Charles Borchini Jr for Planning and Zoning Commission at 6:45 p.m.
• Interview of Diane McBride for Historic Preservation Board at 6:50 p.m.
• Interview of Lex Johnson for Historic Preservation Board at 6:55 p.m.
• Presentation on Tri-City Soccer by Ben Burkett at 7:00 p.m.
• Council general discussion at 7:15 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Cortez City Council will consider several items, including routine approvals on the consent agenda and three public‑hearing ordinances. The council will hold second and final readings of Ordinance No. 1346 to permit remote participation, Ordinance No. 1347 to regulate natural medicine, and Ordinance No. 1348 to set signage rules for medical and retail marijuana establishments. New business includes a request to purchase a vacuum trailer for Public Works, a quote for the Service Center water dock replacement, and consideration of a DOLA pre‑development grant application for the Park Village Housing Project.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1346 to allow council members to participate remotely
• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1347 amending the code to include natural‑medicine regulations
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 1348 amending signage and distance‑measurement rules for marijuana establishments
• Purchase of a vacuum trailer for the Public Works Streets Division (quotes to be reviewed)
• Approval of a quote for the Service Center water dock replacement

City Council Regular Meeting

The Cortez City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including awarding a runway rehabilitation contract to Four Corners Materials, approving equipment for the Water Treatment Plant, and hearing first readings on ordinances regulating natural medicine and marijuana establishments. The council will also consider amending public comment rules and allowing remote participation for councilmembers.

• Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 1344 approving assignment of an Airport Land Lease Agreement
• Runway Rehabilitation Bid Award and contract signature authorization for Old Castle SW Group d/b/a Four Corners Materials
• Purchase of a compact track loader for the Water Treatment Plant
• First reading of Ordinance 1347 amending code to include regulations on natural medicine
• First reading of Ordinance 1348 amending code regarding distance measurements and signage for medical and retail marijuana establishments

City Council Work Session

This work session has been cancelled; no items were discussed or decided.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Cortez Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Resolution No. 8, Series 2025, which proposes revisions to the land use code. The commission will also appoint a new commissioner to the Historic Preservation Board and vote on a replacement Vice‑Chairperson. Additional FYI items include a review of Proposition 123 Housing Fast Track Requirements, a Montezuma County proposed project (Weyand/Maxwell Application), and a report on building permits issued May 1 through August 15, 2025.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 8, Series 2025 – Land Use Code revisions
• Appointment of a commissioner to the Historic Preservation Board and vote on a replacement Vice‑Chairperson
• Review of Proposition 123 Housing Fast Track Requirements (FYI)
• Montezuma County proposed project – Weyand/Maxwell Application (FYI)
• Report on building permits issued May 1–Aug 15, 2025 (FYI)

City Council Work Session

The Cortez City Council holds a work session on August 26, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The main agenda items include a presentation on Tax Increment Finance and Urban Renewal Authorities for revitalization and economic development, followed by a discussion of a draft ordinance on natural medicine. The meeting also includes a general council discussion and FYI items such as county meeting minutes and a Planning and Zoning Commission vacancy.

• 5:30 p.m. - Presentation on Tax Increment Finance & Urban Renewal Authorities for revitalization
• 6:30 p.m. - Natural Medicine Draft Ordinance Discussion
• 7:20 p.m. - Council General Discussion
• Minutes from Montezuma County Board of Commissioners meetings (July 29, Aug 5, Aug 12, 2025)
• Vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold second readings of two ordinances: one extending a temporary moratorium on natural medicine healing center licenses (Ordinance 1345) and one approving assignment of Eli Tomac's airport hangar lease (Ordinance 1335). A first reading of an airport land lease assignment (Ordinance 1344) and a resolution on a fence exception are also on the agenda. Discussion items include changing the November 11 meeting date due to Veterans Day and possibly implementing hybrid remote meeting options.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1345 extending moratorium on natural medicine licenses through psilocybin/psilocin
• Second reading of Ordinance 1335 approving assignment of Eli Tomac's land lease and hangar development agreement to Echo Tango3 LLC
• First reading of Ordinance 1344 assigning an airport land lease agreement
• Resolution 9 approving an exception to the Cortez Land Use Code for a fence construction
• Discussion on hybrid City Council meetings allowing remote attendance by councilmembers

City Council Special Work Session

The Cortez City Council and Planning Commission hold a joint special meeting to discuss proposed revisions to the city's land use code, state land use code requirements, and marijuana regulations. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• City of Cortez Land Use Code Revisions
• State Land Use Code and Policy Requirements
• Marijuana Discussion

City Council Work Session

The Cortez City Council will hold a work session to discuss marijuana regulations, receive a library operations update, and interview an Arts Advisory Board candidate. No final votes are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Interview for Arts Advisory Board - Tasha Schiedel
• Introduction of Jay Dollar, Park Ranger for Parks and Recreation
• Highlights of Library Operations by Library Director Beth Edson
• Discussion on Marijuana Regulations
• Minutes from Montezuma County Board of Commissioners meetings (June 24; July 1, 8, 22, 2025) for information

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council will discuss awarding contracts for airport and drainage projects and consider extending a moratorium on natural medicine licenses. The body will also review liquor license renewals and a potential financial penalty for a visitor information bureau.

• Awarding the 2025 Montezuma-Sligo Drainage Improvement Project to RAMCO Developments, L.L.C.
• Awarding the Runway 3-21 Rehabilitation project to Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. (dba Four Corners Materials)
• Ordinance No. 1345 to extend the natural medicine license moratorium by three months
• Potential financial penalty for Mesa Verde Country Visitor Information Bureau for breach of contract
• Liquor license renewals for Wildedge Brewing Collective, J Fargos, and Liquid Assets

City Council Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session and special meeting. The agenda consists of a tour of the Empire Electric Administration Building followed by a general discussion.

• Tour of Empire Electric Administration Building

City Council Regular Meeting

The Cortez City Council will consider several ordinance and contract actions, including approving the purchase of the Empire Electric Association office building at 801 N. Broadway. Council members will also vote on amendments to the City Attorney's contract, updates to juvenile and tobacco ordinances, and historic designation for Manaugh Elementary School. Additional items include authorizing grant signatures and setting a date for the 2026 budget workshop.

• Approve contract to buy Empire Electric Building, 801 N. Broadway
• Ordinance No. 1343: fix City Attorney compensation at $174,342
• Ordinance No. 1342: amend juvenile sentencing and underage tobacco/marijuana rules
• Ordinance No. 1343: designate Manaugh Elementary School historic
• Authorize Mayor to sign 2025 CLG Grant acceptance and CDOT Wildlife Crossing letter

City Council Work Session

The Cortez City Council will hold a work session to discuss natural medicine. No official decisions are expected as this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Natural medicine discussion under agenda item A

City Council Work Session

The Cortez City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed regulations on marijuana businesses, focusing on distance requirements and signage. Following that, council will have a general discussion. The council will also receive informational minutes from recent Montezuma County Board of Commissioners meetings.

• Discussion on marijuana regulations regarding distance and signage
• Council general discussion
• Receipt of Montezuma County Board of Commissioners meeting minutes from May 27, June 10, and June 17, 2025

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council will review several first-reading ordinances, including changes to juvenile sentencing and a historic designation for Manaugh Elementary School. The body will also consider awarding contracts for skatepark repairs and a water plant roof replacement.

• Ordinance No. 1341: City Attorney compensation set at $174,342
• Ordinance No. 1343: Historic Designation for Manaugh Elementary School at 300 E. Fourth Street
• Contract award for 2025 Rebid Skatepark Repair Project to Sychar, LLC
• Contract award for 2025 Water Plant Roof Replacement Project to PRQ Top Line, LLC
• Ordinance No. 1342: Amendments to juvenile sentencing and underage possession of tobacco, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia

City Council Work Session

The Cortez City Council will hold a work session to discuss natural medicine. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion on natural medicine

City Council Work Session

The Cortez City Council will hold a work session on June 10, 2025, starting with an update from Southwest Health System CEO Joe Thein. The council will then consider entering executive session to conduct the annual performance review of the city attorney and discuss possible amendments to his employment agreement. The remainder of the meeting includes general discussion and review of minutes from the Montezuma County Board of Commissioners meeting.

• Update from Joe Thein, CEO Southwest Health System at 5:30 p.m.
• Consideration of executive session for city attorney annual performance review and possible employment agreement amendments (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I))
• Council general discussion at 7:15 p.m.
• For your information: minutes of Montezuma County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 13, 2025

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council will hold public hearings on a six-month moratorium for new marijuana business licenses and a compensation update for the City Manager. The body will also consider a historic designation for 7 West 1st Street and various liquor license renewals.

• Ordinance No. 1339: Proposed six-month moratorium on new marijuana business licenses and permits
• Ordinance No. 1340: Proposed City Manager compensation of $186,191.00
• Ordinance No. 1338: Proposed Historic Designation for 7 West 1st Street
• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License application for La Catrina Bar and Grill at 220 West Main Street
• Transfer of Ownership for The Herbal Alternative at 1530 Lebanon Road

City Council Work Session

This work session includes a presentation by Stantec on the South Broadway Area Wide Plan and Market Analysis, followed by discussion on a natural medicine ordinance process and council/staff communication. The council will also hold general discussion and receive minutes from Montezuma County board meetings as information items.

• Presentation of South Broadway Area Wide Plan & Market Analysis by Stantec and City staff
• Discussion on natural medicine ordinance process led by City Manager
• Discussion on council/staff communication and setting future action items

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council will discuss several ordinances, including a temporary moratorium on new marijuana business licenses and an updated zoning map. The body will also consider a Vision Zero traffic safety pledge and the 2025 South Broadway Area-Wide Plan.

• Ordinance No. 1339: Six-month temporary moratorium on new marijuana business licenses and permits
• Ordinance No. 1336: Repealing and updating the City of Cortez Zoning Map
• Resolution No. 7: Vision Zero pledge to end traffic fatalities and serious injuries
• Resolution No. 8: Adoption of the 2025 South Broadway Area-Wide Plan and Revitalization Strategies
• Contract awards for the 2025 Chip-Seal Project (A-1 Chipseal Company) and Recreation Center Shower Restoration (Sparks Plumbing and Heating, Inc.)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 1336, which would repeal and replace the official zoning map, with a public hearing set for May 27. Also on first reading is Ordinance 1337, amending rules for private golf carts at Conquistador Golf Course. The council will consider fireworks display permits, election of a mayor pro-tem, and an executive session for the city manager's performance review.

• Ordinance 1336 – adopt revised Zoning Map, first reading, public hearing May 27
• Ordinance 1337 – amend city code on private golf carts at Conquistador Golf Course
• Renewal of five liquor licenses: Handy Mart South, Fiesta Mexicana, two Speedways, Conquistador Golf Course
• Two special event permits for Fundamental Needs on July 4 and 5 at Parque de Vida
• Authorize city fire inspector to sign permits for July 4 and August 16 fireworks shows

City Council Work Session

The Cortez City Council holds a work session to review a draft ordinance concerning the regulation of natural medicine, presented by the City Attorney. The session also includes general council discussion and informational items such as minutes from Montezuma County Board of Commissioners meetings.

• Review of Draft Ordinance regulating Natural Medicine at 6:45 p.m.
• Council General Discussion at 7:15 p.m.
• Minutes from Montezuma County Board of Commissioners meeting on April 8, 2025
• Minutes from Montezuma County Board of Commissioners meeting on April 22, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Resolution No. 5, Series 2025, which recommends that the City Council adopt an updated Zoning Map with new district names. Commissioners will also review a proposed High Impact and Special Use Permit for a Montezuma County Development, consider an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, and receive a list of building permits issued from March 16 to April 30, 2025.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 5, Series 2025 — updated Cortez Zoning Map with new district names
• Review of a proposed High Impact and Special Use Permit application for Montezuma County Development
• Appointment to fill vacancy on Board of Adjustment and Appeals (resignation of Katrina Weiss)
• Building permits issued March 16 – April 30, 2025

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to receive updates on municipal court operations and historic preservation. The meeting includes a presentation on the 2025 Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study for the Cortez Municipal Airport.

• 2025 Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study for Cortez Municipal Airport
• Municipal Court Operations update from Judge Beth Padilla
• Historic Preservation Board update from Vice Chair Linda Towle
• Cortez Fire Protection District Adoption of Impact Fees (Resolution No. 2, Series 2025)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Cortez City Council will hold a public hearing on Resolution No. 2, Series 2025, which would grant an exception to the land-use code for driveway access at 906 North Market Street. The council will also consider a memorandum of understanding with Montezuma County for police use of the county landfill's dead animal pit, and a contract award for security fencing at the Service Center to Hornet Fence, LLC. Several liquor license renewals and special event permits are on the consent agenda.

• Resolution No. 2, Series 2025 – exception to Land Use Code Section 5.03 for driveway at 906 North Market Street
• Memorandum of Understanding with Montezuma County for police use of 'dead animal pit' at county landfill
• Award of contract for Service Center Security Fencing Project to Hornet Fence, LLC
• Renewal of liquor licenses for Pizza Hut (1119 E Main) and Gopher Food & Fuel (2410 Fairway Dr.)
• Retail marijuana store license renewals for NuVue Pharma (503 Patton St.) and Mountain Annie’s relocation to 435 E Main St.

City Council Work Session

The Cortez City Council will hold a work session to interview applicants for the Art Advisory Board and Library Advisory Board, followed by general discussion. The agenda also includes FYI items: a thank-you note from The Bridge Shelter and minutes from Montezuma County Board of Commissioners meetings.

• Interviews for Art Advisory Board: Tasha Schiedel, Daniel Osborne, Desiree Henderson
• Interviews for Library Advisory Board: Susan Montgomery, Caitrin Smith, Marilyn Zion
• General council discussion at 7:10 p.m.
• Thank-you from The Bridge Shelter
• Minutes of Montezuma County Board of Commissioners (March 11 and March 18, 2025)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Cortez City Council will consider a series of items, including routine approvals on the consent agenda and two public hearing resolutions. New business includes a contract for an Asset Management System with OpenGov, Inc. for $51,780.63, and several other contracts and agreements related to GIS, waterline planning, and infrastructure projects. The council will also appoint representatives to a city logo competition and advisory boards.

• Approve OpenGov, Inc. Asset Management System contract for $51,780.63
• Consider Intergovernmental Agreement with Colorado Information Sharing Consortium (CISC)
• Award GIS Services contract to Nolan D. Notah
• Approve 2025 Concrete Cost‑Share Project bid to Daniel's Concrete, LLC
• Approve 2025 Street Striping Project bid to Branson Road Works, Inc.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three resolutions: converting an existing development into separate occupancies (Sligo Land Group, LLC), a proposal by Independent Log Co, LLC, and a site plan application by 1880 Industrial LLC (Le Pew). One agenda item, Resolution No. 5 regarding the Zoning Map, has been rescheduled to the next meeting due to noticing requirements. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and consider an appointment to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 4, Series 2025: Sligo Land Group LLC proposal to convert an existing development into for-sale occupancies
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 7, Series 2025: Independent Log Co, LLC proposal
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 6, Series 2025: 1880 Industrial LLC (Le Pew) site plan application
• Resolution No. 5, Series 2025 (Zoning Map) rescheduled to next meeting
• Appointment needed to fill vacancy on Board of Adjustment and Appeals

City Council Work Session

The Cortez City Council will interview candidates for the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Advisory Board and discuss the scope of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The session also includes an update on the Rec Trek Upgrade Benefits and general council discussion.

• Interviews for Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Advisory Board
• Discussion on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Scope
• Update on Rec Trek Upgrade Benefits
• Thank you for Donation from Colorado Pet Pantry
• Montezuma County Board of Commissioners Minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing for the second reading of an ordinance approving a multi-year contract with Axon Enterprises for tasers, body cameras, and cloud storage. Other business includes awarding a cathodic protection project for water tanks, considering an out-of-city water tap request, and first reading of an ordinance to allow remote council participation. Consent items cover liquor license changes and special event permits for Third Thursday events.

• Ordinance No. 1334, Series 2025 – second reading of contract with Axon Enterprises for tasers, body cameras, and cloud storage
• Award of 2025 Cathodic Protection Project to Mountain West Tank Resources for Tanks 1, 2, & 3
• Request for out-of-city water tap at 10756 Road 26
• Award of professional engineering services contract to Schmueser Gordon Meyer, Inc. (SGM)
• Ordinance No. 1335, Series 2025 – first reading to allow council members to participate remotely via videoconferencing

City Council Work Session

This is a work session/special meeting of the Cortez City Council. The agenda includes only an elected official training session presented by CIRSA counsel, followed by general council discussion. No ordinances, public hearings, or financial decisions are scheduled.

• 6:00 p.m. – Elected Official Training presented by Sam Light, Deputy Executive Director/General Counsel for CIRSA
• 7:15 p.m. – Council General Discussion

City Council Regular Meeting

The Cortez City Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 1331, which would repeal and replace the entire City of Cortez Land Use Code. Other public hearings include a conditional use permit for a waste hauling business at 2105 S. Broadway and assignment of an airport land lease. In new business, council will consider bids for copiers, an $88,392 outdoor pool roof construction bid, a $39,590.53 vacuum excavator purchase, a contract for a Storm Water Master Plan, and the first reading of an ordinance for a multi-year contract with Axon Enterprises for tasers and body cameras. The council may also cancel the June 24, 2025 meeting due to a conference conflict.

• Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 1331 – replacing the entire City Land Use Code
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 3, Series 2025 – conditional use permit for waste hauling at 2105 S. Broadway
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1333 – assignment of an Airport Land Lease and Hangar Development Agreement
• Consider awarding Outdoor Pool Roof Construction bid to Cruzan Construction for $88,392.00
• First reading of Ordinance No. 1334 – contract with Axon Enterprises for tasers, body cameras, and cloud storage

City Council Work Session

The Cortez City Council will hold a work session to discuss procedures for amending the city charter, presented by City Attorney Patrick Coleman. The council will also hold general discussion and receive informational items including a thank-you note from Hospice of Montezuma and minutes from a County Commission meeting.

• Procedures for amending the Cortez City Charter (discussion led by City Attorney Patrick Coleman)
• Council general discussion
• Thank-you note from Hospice of Montezuma
• Minutes from Montezuma County Board of Commissioners meeting (February 11, 2025)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Cortez City Council will hold a public hearing on a six-month moratorium on licenses for natural medicine healing centers and related facilities while it drafts local regulations. Council also will consider authorizing a five-year lease-purchase of six police vehicles and awarding a bid for interior coating of water storage tanks. First readings of a new Land Use Code and an airport land lease assignment are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1332 – six-month moratorium on natural medicine licenses and permits
• Authorizing lease-purchase of four 2025 Chevy Tahoes and two 2025 Chevy 1500s for police department
• Awarding bid to Mountain West Tank Resources for 2025 Cathodic Protection System Project (Tanks 1, 2, 3)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 1331 – repeal and adoption of updated City of Cortez Land Use Code
• First reading of Ordinance No. 1333 – assignment of airport land lease and hangar development agreement

Planning and Zoning Commission Special Land Use Code Hearing

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Resolution No. 3, Series 2025, which recommends that the Cortez City Council adopt a proposed comprehensive Land Use Code. The commission will vote on forwarding the resolution to the council after hearing public comment.

• Resolution No. 3, Series 2025: recommendation to adopt a comprehensive Land Use Code
• Public hearing with three-minute speaker limit and no overall time cap
• Vote to forward the resolution to Cortez City Council for final adoption

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold the first reading of Ordinance No. 1332, which would impose a temporary moratorium on licenses for natural medicine businesses including psilocybin facilities. Council will also consider appointing a new member to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, an expenditure list, and a change of premises for Gopher Food & Fuel.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 1332 to impose temporary moratorium on natural medicine healing centers, cultivation, and manufacturing licenses
• Approval of change of premises for Paragon Business Investments, LLC DBA Gopher Food & Fuel at 2410 Fairway Drive
• Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Approval of expenditure list for February 11, 2025 (no amounts specified in agenda)
• Approval of Council worksession minutes from January 28, 2025

City Council Work Session

The Cortez City Council will hold a work session to interview a candidate for the Planning and Zoning Commission and receive a presentation from Housing Coordinator Lisa Bloomquist on housing needs and obstacles in Cortez. Council will also hold general discussion and receive FYI items including a thank-you note from Cancer Resource Alliance and county meeting minutes.

• Interview with Richard Fryhover for Planning and Zoning Commission at 6:45 p.m.
• Presentation on Housing Needs and Obstacles by Housing Coordinator Lisa Bloomquist at 6:50 p.m.
• Council General Discussion at 7:10 p.m.
• Thank You from Cancer Resource Alliance (FYI)
• Minutes of Montezuma County Board of Commissioners for January 21 and 28, 2025 (FYI)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a waste hauling business on a 1.3-acre parcel at 2105 S. Broadway, zoned Highway Commercial. They will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement with Montezuma County for road and street management and consider a proposal from the Montezuma County Planning & Zoning Commission. The meeting includes approval of minutes and public participation.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 2, Series 2025: conditional use permit for waste hauling business at 2105 S. Broadway (1.3 acres, Highway Commercial zoning)
• Discussion on Intergovernmental Agreement for Road and Street Management between City of Cortez and Montezuma County
• Consideration of Montezuma County Planning & Zoning Commission proposal
• Approval of January 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public participation period (3-minute limit per speaker)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Cortez City Council will meet to approve routine consent items (minutes, expenditure list, liquor license renewals) and consider several new business items. These include awarding a fencing contract for the police department parking lot, accepting a copier contract for city buildings, appointing councilmembers to a conference, authorizing a letter of support for a statewide radio system, and appointing a member to the Historic Preservation Board. Two public comment periods are scheduled.

• Award of bid for Cortez Police Department Parking Lot Fencing Project to Peak Fencing, Limited
• Acceptance of copier contract quote from Imagenet Consulting, LLC for Service Center, City Hall, and Police Department
• Appointment of two councilmembers to attend CML 2025 Annual Conference
• Authorizing letter of support for the Colorado State Wide Digital Trunked Radio System
• Appointment to the Cortez Historic Preservation Board

City Council Work Session

The Cortez City Council will hear presentations on fire protection water availability and the Draft Cortez Transportation Master Plan. The session also includes interviews for the Historic Preservation Board and general council discussion.

• Fire Chief Roy Wilkinson to present on fire protection
• Public Works Director Brian Peckins to discuss water availability
• Project Engineer Micklane Farmer to present the Draft Cortez Transportation Master Plan
• Interviews for the Cortez Historic Preservation Board
• General Council Discussion

City Council Work Session

No council worksession or special meeting was held on this date. The agenda contains only a reference to the November 26, 2024, minutes of the Montezuma County Board of Commissioners for information.

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will hold a public hearing on Resolution No. 1, a conditional use permit to add two apartments to the basement of a home at 1090 S. Oak St., zoned Manufactured Home. Another hearing will consider Resolution No. 2, which denies a site plan for a drive-up liquor sales window at Elevated Liquors, 530 N. Broadway. In new business, the council will consider approving an intergovernmental agreement for dispatch services for 2025 and signing the 2024 Highway Users Tax Fund report.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 1: conditional use permit for a triplex (two basement apartments) at 1090 S. Oak St.
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 2: denial of drive-up liquor window at Elevated Liquors, 530 N. Broadway
• Consent agenda includes renewal of fermented malt beverage/wine license for Safeway at 1580 E. Main St. and hotel/restaurant liquor license for Stonefish Sushi at 16 W. Main St.
• Consent agenda also includes special event permit for Chamber of Commerce Putt Putt on Feb 1, 2025, at 20 W. Main St.
• New business: Intergovernmental Agreement for Dispatch Services for 2025 and 2024 Highway Users Tax Fund report

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site plan review and special exception (parking) for a fourplex at 422 E 3rd St. They will also vote to approve minutes from November and December 2024, and appoint a chair and vice-chair for 2025. A presentation on the Transportation Master Planning project will be given.

• Resolution No. 1, Series 2025: site plan review and special exception (parking) for a fourplex at 422 E 3rd St
• Appointment of chair and vice-chair for 2025
• Approval of minutes from November 5 and December 3, 2024
• Transportation Master Planning presentation by Jones and DeMille Engineering