Cañon City public meetings in 2022
22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General Government
The City Council is discussing a proposed ordinance to add a new chapter to the municipal code establishing watershed protection regulations. The ordinance would require permits for excavation, filling, surfacing, or grading within a defined jurisdictional area, including up to five miles above water intakes and 1,000 feet from water supply banks. It also prohibits discharging pollutants into municipal water supplies and sets permit application fees and review procedures.
- Discussion of Ordinance No. ___, Series of 2022, adding Chapter 13.20 to the municipal code for watershed protection
- Proposed permit requirement for excavation, filling, surfacing, or grading within a five-mile radius of water intakes and 1,000 feet from water supply banks
- Prohibition on dumping pollutants into municipal water supplies or areas that may drain into them
- Minimum base fee of $150 for watershed permit applications, with additional fees to be set by the City Administrator
- City may require a surety bond or other security as a condition of permit issuance
General Government
The General Government Committee will discuss two ordinances: one creating a local festival liquor permit system for bars and restaurants, and another updating the medical marijuana ordinance. The festival permit ordinance would allow eligible licensees to host up to nine festivals per year with local oversight.
- Discussion of Festival Liquor Licenses Ordinance — would create local permit system for bars and restaurants to host up to 9 festivals per 12-month period
- Discussion of Updated Medical Marijuana Ordinance
- Ordinance allows local licensing authority to deny permits based on violation history, incomplete applications, or code violations
- State law (SB 21-082) already allows festivals with state permit; city may add local requirements
Urban Renewal Authority
The Cañon City Urban Renewal Authority will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the 2023 budget, which projects $333,500 in revenue and $435,450 in expenditures, including increased grants for life safety, façade improvements, and a new building systems grant. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a list of cash disbursements.
- Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 2, Series 2022 for the 2023 C-CARE budget
- 2023 budget includes $333,000 in tax increment revenue and $435,450 in expenditures
- Grants/contributions increase to $302,500, including $75,000 for Life Safety Grant, $52,500 for Façade Grant, and $75,000 for Building Systems Grant
- New debt service of $59,700 for principal and interest payments
- Consent agenda includes approval of October 5, 2022, minutes and cash disbursements of $42.66
General Government
The General Government Committee is meeting to discuss a presentation from the Fremont County Tourism Council. No other legislative actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation by Ashlee Sack of the Fremont County Tourism Council
Urban Renewal Authority
The Cañon City Urban Renewal Authority is meeting to discuss three grant programs: C-CARE Life Safety & Accessibility, C-CARE Facade, and Building Systems. The body will also review financial reports and previous meeting minutes.
- Discussion of C-CARE Life Safety & Accessibility Grant Program (reimbursements up to $50,000 per property)
- Discussion of C-CARE Facade Grant Program
- Discussion of Building Systems Grant Program
- TIF reimbursement payment of $6,246.63 to ABRI dba Holiday Inn Express
Urban Renewal Authority
The scheduled meeting for the Cañon City Urban Renewal Authority on September 7, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2022.
General Government
The committee is meeting to discuss current fence regulations, specifically regarding height limits in residential areas. Staff provided a report on the impact of fence heights on vistas and the issue of deer migrating into backyard gardens.
- Discussion of fence regulations, including the current six-foot height limit for rear yards
- Discussion of 2A priorities
- Review of Cañon City Municipal Code §17.06.050 regarding fences, walls, and hedges
Urban Renewal Authority
The Cañon City Urban Renewal Authority will meet to discuss urban renewal grant programs. The agenda includes reviewing cash disbursements and reports from the financial and executive directors.
- Discussion on Urban Renewal Grant Programs
- Review of cash disbursements from 6/9/2022 to 8/3/2022
- Facade Improvement Grant Program (reimbursements up to $2,000 per property)
- Downtown Life Safety Grant Program (reimbursements up to $50,000 per property)
General Government
The Cañon City General Government committee is discussing a new career development plan for sworn law enforcement personnel. The plan establishes specific requirements, ranks, and advancement procedures for officers within the department.
- Proposed Career Development Plan for sworn law enforcement personnel
- Establishment of officer ranks including Police Officer Recruit through Senior Detective
- Establishment of supervisor ranks including Corporal, Sergeant, and First Sergeant
- Establishment of command ranks including Commander, Deputy Chief, and Chief
Urban Renewal Authority
The Urban Renewal Authority is meeting to approve minutes from May 4, 2022, and review a list of cash disbursements. The agenda consists primarily of procedural reports and administrative approvals.
- Approval of May 4, 2022 meeting minutes
- Review of cash disbursements from 5/5/2022 to 6/8/2022
- Payment of $160.51 to HOFFMANN, PARKER, ETAL for legal services
General Government
The General Government Committee is meeting to hold discussions on three specific topics. The agenda includes reviews of chronic nuisances, the City Charter, and next steps for a temporary shelter ordinance.
- Discussion on Chronic Nuisance
- Discussion on City Charter
- Discussion on Temporary Shelter Ordinance next steps
Urban Renewal Authority
The Urban Renewal Authority meeting scheduled for June 8, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.
Urban Renewal Authority
The Urban Renewal Authority will meet to review the consent agenda and financial reports. The agenda includes a review of cash disbursements from March 10, 2022, through May 4, 2022.
- Approval of April 6, 2022 meeting minutes
- Review of Cash Disbursements from 3/10/2022-05/04/2022
General Government
The General Government Committee will discuss residential fence requirements and hear from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The meeting includes a review of standards for fence location, height, and materials in residential areas.
- Discussion regarding Colorado Parks and Wildlife with Zach Holder
- Discussion regarding Fence Requirements in Residential Areas
Urban Renewal Authority
The Urban Renewal Authority is reviewing an incentive agreement for the Holiday Inn Express hotel project. The discussion includes details regarding required Highway 50 improvements and a proposed sales tax reimbursement structure.
- Holiday Inn Express Incentive Agreement discussion
- Highway 50 improvement costs of $291,306
- Proposed sales tax reimbursement up to $200,000
- December 2021 Unaudited Financial Statement review
- Cash disbursements for period 2/10/2022-3/09/2022
General Government
The General Government Committee will meet at the City Council Chambers. The meeting includes a discussion regarding business licensing.
- Business Licensing Discussion
Urban Renewal Authority
The scheduled meeting for the Urban Renewal Authority on March 9, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 6, 2022.
General Government
The General Government Committee is meeting to discuss a presentation from the Chamber of Commerce and a proposed ordinance regarding chronic nuisances. The proposed ordinance seeks to amend Chapter 8.42 of the Cañon City Municipal Code to create a process for repeat violators and clarify protest procedures.
- Proposed ordinance to amend Municipal Code Chapter 8.42 concerning chronic nuisances
- Proposed rule allowing summons and complaint after three written notices within 12 months
- Proposed definition of chronic nuisance as activity witnessed three or more times in 60 days
- Chamber of Commerce presentation
General Government
The General Government Committee will meet to receive updates on Parks and Wildlife and the Humane Society. The meeting includes reports from Wildlife Officer Zach Holder and Executive Director Doug Rae.
- Parks and Wildlife update by Zach Holder
- Humane Society update by Doug Rae
Urban Renewal Authority
The Urban Renewal Authority will hold an executive session regarding the Holiday Inn Express. The meeting includes a review and filing of bills totaling $30,896.72.
- Executive Session regarding Holiday Inn Express negotiations
- List of Bills from 10/7/2021-2/9/2022 totaling $30,896.72
- City of Canon City URA Cooperation Agreement Fees: $30,847.44
Urban Renewal Authority
The Cañon City Area for Reinvestment Expansion is considering a new contract for legal services. The board will also review a resolution to designate the city website as the official place for posting meeting notices.
- Contract for legal services with Hoffman, Parker, Wilson & Carberry, P.C. at $250.00 per hour
- Resolution 1, Series 2022 regarding public notice posting locations
General Government
The General Government Committee is discussing proposed amendments to Chapter 5.30 of the Cañon City Municipal Code. The changes aim to update liquor licensing provisions and remove distance requirements from schools for lodging and entertainment licenses.
- Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 5.30 of the Cañon City Municipal Code concerning liquor licensing
- Proposal to eliminate distance requirements from schools for lodging and entertainment licenses
- Proposed delegation of administrative applications to the City Clerk