Cañon City
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City Council
The Council will hold a public hearing to adopt a resolution approving a special review use for a recreational facility in the GC district. They will also discuss lease-purchase financing for police vehicles and consider a resolution for tax-exempt financing of capital improvements. Several contracts and change orders will be voted on, including a $700,000 water service line identification change order.
- Public hearing on Special Review Use for recreational facility in GC district
- Lease-purchase financing for police vehicles (Ordinance 11, Series 2026)
- Resolution for tax-exempt financing of capital improvements (Resolution 08, Series 2026)
- Change Order #2 for J.R. Engineering, water service line identification, up to $700,000
- Award Bid 64-26 for PLC Upgrade at 2 pump stations to Rexel, $20,869.42
Public Safety and Quality of Life Committee
The Public Safety and Quality of Life Committee will meet to evaluate play structures at Macon Plaza. Members will also brainstorm solutions to address public restroom access and vandalism.
- Macon Plaza play structure site visit
- Public restroom vandalism and access solutions
Royal Gorge Mountain Park Trails Committee
The committee will review progress on the Royal Gorge Bridge contract and the Royal Loop status. Members will also engage in an open discussion to establish a future timeline for the committee's work.
- Royal Gorge Bridge contract status update
- Royal Loop status update
- Committee timeline creation
Ballot Study Committee
This is a brief meeting focused on discussing matters related to the upcoming ballot study. No specific measures or legislative actions are detailed in the agenda.
Community Meetings
This is a procedural community council meeting to discuss a staff BBQ event with the Colorado Department of Corrections. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Discussion: Colorado Department of Corrections 250/150 All Staff BBQ
- Location: Territorial Prison, 275 US-50
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Ballot Study Committee
This meeting is largely procedural, with the sole discussion item being a general ballot study. No specific proposals, dollar amounts, or concrete actions are listed.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Special Review Use application from Snap Fitness 24/7 to operate a recreational facility in a General Commercial zone at 3215 US-50. The proposal would fill a vacant former Big 5 Sporting Goods space. Staff analysis recommends approval, finding the use compatible with surrounding commercial properties and adequate parking.
- Public hearing for Special Review Use SRU 2026-001 – Snap Fitness 24/7 at 3215 US-50
- Approval of minutes from April 22 and May 27, 2026 regular meetings
- Applicant: JSTN Legacy Wellness, LLC; Owner: Harder-Diesslin Development Group
- Site previously occupied by Big 5 Sporting Goods, vacant since early 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the proposed 2027 budget of $5,400, covering training, travel, programming, and supplies. They will also receive updates on design guidelines and the CLG grant project, and review the Saving Places 'On the Road' opportunity.
- 2027 proposed budget: $5,400 for training, travel, programming, and supplies
- Design Guidelines update after Economic Development Committee review
- Saving Places 'On the Road' opportunity discussion
- CLG Grant Project update from city staff
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee will meet to select new members from letters of interest. The committee will also review survey results regarding city murals and banners for the 100, 200, and 800 blocks.
- Selection of new committee members for open PAC seats
- Review of mural survey results for Council action
- Discussion of banner survey results for 100, 200, and 800 blocks
- Status update on the Bald Eagle project
City Council
This is a special meeting of the City Council to discuss the Colorado Municipal League Annual Conference. The meeting is scheduled for all day on June 22-25, 2026, including travel time.
- Discussion of Colorado Municipal League Annual Conference
- Council members to attend conference in Westminster, CO
Ballot Study Committee
The Ballot Study Committee will discuss and review potential ballot measures for an upcoming election. No specific proposals or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of ballot study
Community Meetings
This is a special city council meeting. The council will discuss the soft opening of Antithesis. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Discussion of soft opening of Antithesis
City Council
The Cañon City Council will discuss and vote on a new lease agreement with CMBH Partners, LLC to operate Royal Gorge Park and the bridge. The contract spans 25 years with two 10-year extension options and requires $3 million in capital improvements. It also updates revenue sharing, increases the city’s annual sinking fund contribution, and outlines community engagement requirements.
- Lease agreement with CMBH Partners, LLC for Royal Gorge Park (25-year term plus two 10-year extensions)
- $3 million capital improvement commitment in the first 10 years ($1 million due by March 2029)
- City sinking fund increases from $600,000 to $1 million, with annual contributions rising to $200,000
- Revenue split remains 25% for admissions and 10% for food/merchandise, with special events at 10%
- Resolution 07, Series 2026 authorizing the mayor to execute the lease
Water Committee
The Water Committee will review support for the Fuitland Ditch and a wildfire readiness action plan. Members will also discuss the city's desired tier for a water conservation shortage response plan.
- Fuitland Ditch Letter of Support for CWCB
- Yates McConnell Wildfire Ready Action Plan
- Water Conservation shortage response plan tier selection
City Council
This is a special joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission to receive a presentation on the Cañon City Riverfront Initiative, specifically the framework design for Western Gateway Park and the Adventure Hub at Centennial Park. Consultants from PORT Urbanism will present site analysis, stakeholder feedback, and implementation strategies. No formal action is scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Presentation of the Western Gateway Park and Centennial Park Master Plan by PORT Urbanism
- Discussion of stakeholder feedback from community events and meetings
- Review of site constraints including flood boundaries, easements, and the Oil Creek Ditch
- Consideration of proposed park elements: river access, trails, amphitheater, splash pad, and ecological restoration
- Implementation strategies and next steps for the Riverfront Initiative
City Council
This is a special city council meeting with only one agenda item: a coalition planning meeting. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
City Council
This is a meeting of the Ballot Study Committee, a subcommittee of the Cañon City Council. The only substantive agenda item is a general discussion of a ballot study, but no specifics are provided in the agenda.
- Discussion of ballot study (no details given)
City Council
The council will hold a second reading and adoption of Ordinance 10, rezoning 1718 Franklin Avenue to R-3 high-density residential. They will also consider a new master fee schedule, adopt historic preservation design guidelines, and discuss a public art mural project and paid parking implementation.
- Second reading of Ordinance 10 rezoning 1718 Franklin Ave to R-3 high-density residential
- Approval of Resolution 5 adopting a new master fee schedule
- Approval of Resolution 6 adopting historic preservation design guidelines
- Consent agenda includes $87,073.50 for Axon Fleet Renewal, $42,716.36 for financial software, and $37,850.25 for court software
- Paid parking discussion following prior council direction to implement
City Council
The council is convening a special meeting to discuss personnel matters in a closed session. The primary focus of this discussion is the performance evaluation of the Municipal Judge.
- Executive session regarding Municipal Judge evaluation
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee, a subset of the City Council, is meeting to discuss and review a survey related to a mural project. The agenda contains only this one discussion item.
- Review of Mural Project Survey