Cañon City public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Cañon City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025 was cancelled because there were no items for consideration. No decisions or discussions took place. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Wednesday, January 2288.

City Council

The Canon City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, including the extension of janitorial, tree service, and waste disposal contracts for 2026. The body will also vote on awarding construction bids for 9th Street and authorize the purchase of radar units.

• Extend janitorial services with The Clean Company for 2026
• Award 9th Street Reconstruction bid up to $4,832,734.50
• Extend solid waste disposal and removal services with Apex Twin Enviro for 2026
• Authorize water tap waiver for 2800 N. 9th St.
• Adopt updated standard construction specifications

City Council

The Cañon City City Council will hold a special meeting on December 11, 2025. The agenda lists a discussion of a Board Recognition Banquet. No other agenda items or decisions are noted.

• Discussion of Board Recognition Banquet

City Council

The special City Council meeting on December 4, 2025 will include a discussion of a new council orientation. No other agenda items involve decisions, contracts, or votes. The meeting will consist of a call to order, roll call, the orientation discussion, and adjournment.

• Discussion of new council orientation

General Government

The General Government Committee will discuss Front Yard Fence Requirements and Tiny Homes. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion: Front Yard Fence Requirements
• Discussion: Tiny Homes

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority will discuss the Four Mile Ranch Urban Renewal Area. Topics include the development concept, public infrastructure cost estimates totaling $55,845,000, and financing strategies to address a $29,845,000 funding gap. No formal decisions are recorded; the meeting is for discussion of these items.

• Presentation of development concept: ~689 new residential units, ~550,000 commercial SF, ~$535 million market value
• Public infrastructure cost estimates total $55,845,000 across seven phases
• Identified funding gap of $29,845,000 and proposed finance tools: metropolitan district bonds, ~1.0% add‑on public improvement fee, and Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
• Potential financing partners listed: City of Cañon City, Fremont County, RE‑1 School District, Cañon City Fire Protection District, Grand County Library District, Fremont Sanitation District, Fremont Conservation District, South East Colorado Water Conservation District, Upper Arkansas Water Conservation District
• Discussion of a conditions survey to determine eligibility for urban renewal based on blighting factors

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority will consider and vote on Resolution 2, Series 2025 to adopt the 2026 budget and appropriate funds. The board will also discuss the Four Mile Ranch Urban Renewal Area and receive direction on a URA grant. Routine items include filing the third‑quarter 2025 budget status and cash disbursement records.

• Adoption of Resolution 2, Series 2025 – 2026 budget for the Authority
• Discussion of the Four Mile Ranch Urban Renewal Area
• Discussion and direction on a URA grant
• Receive and file Quarterly Budget Status – Third Quarter 2025
• Receive and file Cash Disbursements 11/06/2025‑12/03/2025

City Council

The Cañon City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a public hearing on vacating the Redhawk Landing plat, a resolution on the city’s 2026 employee pay structure, and a water‑rate study with a phased cost‑of‑service increase. It will also adopt a resolution to levy general property taxes for 2025 to fund the 2026 budget and an ordinance appropriating funds for various city programs for the 2026 budget year. Additional items include amending water‑rate provisions and setting compensation for the city administrator.

• Resolution 20: intent to vacate the Redhawk Landing plat
• Resolution 19: adopt the city’s 2026 pay structure
• Resolution 21: adopt the 2025 water‑rate study and phased rate‑increase schedule
• Resolution 22: levy general property taxes for 2025 to fund the 2026 budget
• Ordinance 18: appropriate sums of money to various funds for the 2026 budget year

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will meet to discuss a range of items, including an art internship, the Green Bridge mural payment and status, and a draft city mural maintenance policy. Members will consider the future of the committee, options for the sculptures on Main Street, and the terms of new city‑artist contracts. The agenda also includes a review of feedback forms, a budget question about retaining $15k, and a recap of street banner designs before opening the floor for public comments.

• Art Internship discussion
• Green Bridge Mural payment status and Personal Services Agreement review
• Draft City Mural Maintenance Policy review
• Sculptures on Main St – contract, repair or removal options
• Budget question: whether to keep $15k and rollover

Library/Museum Advisory Board

The Library/Museum Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, review museum policy, and discuss building issues for both the library and museum. The board will also discuss elections and upcoming projects.

• Approval of September 18, 2025 minutes
• Museum Policy Review
• Discussion on Library and Museum building issues
• Discussion on Board elections and term expiry
• Update on Library and Museum projects

Planning Commission

The November 20, 2025, Planning Commission meeting is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of items
• Next meeting: Thursday, December 18, 2025

Vision Committee

The Vision Committee will adopt the updated Standard Construction Specifications prepared by the Engineering Department. The new specifications replace the current 2019 version. Once adopted, the specifications will be posted on the City website and a copy will be kept in the City Clerk’s office.

• Adoption of the updated Standard Construction Specifications
• Replacement of the 2019 specification version
• Publication of the specifications on the City website
• Physical copy to be available in the City Clerk’s office

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet on November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes consideration of commission reapointments for 2026, an update to the historic design guidelines, and updates on the CLG grant project and the review committee. The meeting also provides announcements of training opportunities and a period for public comments.

• Commission reapointments – 2026
• Design guidelines update
• CLG grant project update
• Review committee update
• Announcements of training opportunities

City Council

The special City Council meeting on November 18, 2025 includes a discussion of the Trails Policy Committee meeting. No other agenda items are listed beyond the call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Trails Policy Committee meeting

City Council

The council will continue the budget hearing, adopting Resolution 18 and Ordinance 18 that set expenditures, revenues, and appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year. It will also discuss contingency funding for school district employees affected by SNAP disruptions and consider a police department sabbatical program. Several contract and procurement items, including bridge rehabilitation agreements and technology bids, are slated for approval on the consent agenda.

• Approve Resolution 18, Series 2025 – adopt the 2026 city budget
• Adopt Ordinance 18, Series 2025 – appropriate funds for the 2026 budget year
• Authorize City Administrator to sign COOT contract amendments for Fourmile Lane Bridge and 1st Street Bridge rehabilitations
• Award Bid 16-25 for Centennial Park Riverbank Stabilization to Avalanche Excavating (up to $84,922.50)
• Award Bid 89-25 for Dell Storage Servers to Insight Public Sector, Inc. (up to $95,438.06)

City Council

The council will hold an executive session to receive legal advice on the city’s authority over property owned or operated by a railroad and the applicability of federal law. A second executive session will focus on developing the city’s position and strategy for negotiations with CMBH Partners LLC. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to obtain legal advice on the city’s authority over railroad‑owned or operated property and related federal law
• Executive session to set positions, strategy, and instructions for negotiations with CMBH Partners LLC

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Cañon City Area Metropolitan Recreation and Park District Board Meeting.

• Discussion regarding Cañon City Area Metropolitan Recreation and Park District Board Meeting

General Government

The General Government Committee is discussing ordinances to increase water and stormwater utility rates effective January 1, 2026. The proposed stormwater increase is an inflationary rate hike of 2.7%, while water rate changes follow a 2024 study to cover operational and capital costs.

• Proposed 2.7% increase to the stormwater management fee base rate (0.005599/sq ft of impervious surface)
• Proposed new water rate schedules for residential, non-residential, and multi-unit users
• Proposed $400,000 for storm sewer extension on 9th Street
• Proposed $200,000 reserve for unanticipated stormwater projects
• Stormwater budget projections for 2026 including $587,318 for debt service and ~$3.1M for Rhodes Avenue

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2026 C‑CARE budget by introducing Resolution 2, Series 2025. Commissioners will also review a Life Safety Grant application for a fire‑suppression system at the Boys & Girls Club. The agenda includes routine consent items to approve July 9, 2025 minutes and to file cash disbursements for July 10–November 5, 2025, followed by a financial report.

• Adopt Resolution 2, Series 2025 to approve the 2026 C‑CARE budget
• Special review of Life Safety Grant application for Boys & Girls Club fire suppression system
• Approve minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting (consent agenda)
• Receive and file cash disbursements for 07/10/2025 – 11/05/2025
• Financial report presented

Board of Adjustment

The regular monthly meeting of the Cañon City Board of Adjustment scheduled for November 4, 2025, will not be held. This is due to a lack of items submitted for consideration.

City Council

The City Council will meet to award several contracts and discuss new city resolutions. The body is deciding on a major road reconstruction project and updates to the municipal code regarding electric vehicle charging and amusement ride surcharges.

• Award Bid 71-25 for 9th Street Reconstruction (Meadows to Washington) to Rhoades Construction not to exceed $2,569,888.79
• Award Bid 14-25 for two Kawasaki Mule UTVs to Logistics 365, Inc not to exceed $16,989
• Resolution 13, Series 2025: Establishing the South Rim Trails Committee
• Resolution 17, Series 2025: Approving a sabbatical program for the Cañon City Police Department
• Ordinance 17, Series 2025: Imposing a surcharge on amusement rides, attractions and recreational excursions on city-owned land

City Council

The Cañon City Council will meet in a special session on November 3, 2025. The agenda lists a call to order, roll call of council members, and an executive session to consider personnel matters related to the evaluation of the City Administrator, as authorized by C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(f). No other business items are listed, and the meeting will adjourn after the executive session.

• Executive session to consider personnel matters regarding the evaluation of the City Administrator (C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(f))
• Call to order and roll call of council members

Water Committee

The Cañon City Water Committee will meet at 2 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2025. Members will review standing topics such as source water, storm‑water updates—including a 2.7% rate ordinance—and legislative updates. The committee will also consider the John Griffin Reservoir feasibility study and discuss water rates. Public comment will follow before adjournment.

• Storm‑water rate ordinance – 2.7% increase
• John Griffin Reservoir feasibility study
• Discussion of water rates
• Source water update
• Legislative updates

Public Art Committee

The special City Council will hold a discussion on items from the Public Art Committee. No specific resolutions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

City Council

The special council meeting will open with a call to order and roll call of council members. The only agenda item is a discussion titled “City/City/County Meeting.” No decisions or votes are listed.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss community agency funding interviews.

• Community agency funding interviews

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission special committee will meet at City Hall on October 22, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion of the design review guidelines. The committee will also review public comments that were received about those guidelines.

• Discussion of Design Review Guidelines
• Review of public comments on the guidelines

City Council

The council will hear public input on the proposed 2026 budget, which shows total revenue of $46,519,663 and total expenses of $75,118,788. Staff recommends setting the general mill levy at 2.887 mills and the abatement mill levy at 0.006 mills, for a combined levy of 2.893 mills to generate $655,352.68 in property tax revenue. Proposed personnel cost changes include a 2.7% cost‑of‑living increase and a 2.0% merit increase for city employees. Capital equipment and project items such as a $60,000 Fiber WAN purchase and the Four Mile Lane Bridge rehabilitation are also listed.

• 2026 total revenue $46,519,663 and total expense $75,118,788
• Mill levy recommendation: 2.893 total mills to raise $655,352.68
• Citywide salary increase: 2.7% cost‑of‑living, 2.0% merit
• Fiber WAN equipment purchase – $60,000
• Four Mile Lane Bridge rehabilitation listed among capital projects

Planning Commission

The October 22, 2025, Planning Commission meeting is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the censure of Council Member Emily Tracy and the dissolution of the Red Canyon Park Trails Committee. The body is also reviewing several resolutions regarding ballot measures for sales and excise taxes and an ordinance regarding electric vehicle charging stations.

• Proposed censure of Council Member Emily Tracy (Resolution 11)
• Professional Services Agreement with ICON Engineering for 3rd Street Connector not to exceed $80,935
• Professional Services Agreement with 3 Rocks Engineering for Central & Orchard Safety Improvements not to exceed $98,450
• Emergency Generator Replacement at Water Treatment Plant award to Guarantee Electrical Contracting not to exceed $72,536.40
• One-time payment of $15,000 to the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance Foundation

City Council

The council met in a special session to discuss a possible water agreement for the Four Mile Golf Course. Council members will determine their positions, develop a negotiation strategy, and instruct negotiators as required by Colorado law. No formal actions were taken during this meeting.

• Executive session to consider a possible water agreement for Four Mile Golf Course

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission held a special public meeting on October 16, 2025 at the Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center. The agenda included a discussion of the Design Review Guidelines, allowing the public to submit comments and questions. No other decisions or items were listed.

• Design Review Guidelines – public comments and questions

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a special public meeting at the Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center on October 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM. The agenda includes an introduction, a roll call of committee members, and a discussion of design review guidelines with public comments and questions. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Introduction by Committee Chair
• Roll call of committee members
• Discussion of Design Review Guidelines – public comments & questions

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss community agency funding interviews.

• Community Agency Funding Interviews

General Government

The General Government Committee will hold a discussion on the City of Cañon City’s Code of Conduct. No formal actions or votes are listed for this agenda item. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items.

• Discussion of the City’s Code of Conduct

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment scheduled a regular meeting for October 7, 2025, but announced it will not be held because no items were submitted for consideration. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items submitted for consideration

City Council

The Canon City Council will consider adopting two ordinances: one amending the firearms code to allow concealed and open carry, and another amending the excise tax on amusement and scenic rides. The council will also discuss a censure motion and hold an executive session.

• Second reading of Ordinance 14: Amending excise tax on amusement and scenic rides
• Second reading of Ordinance 12: Amending firearms code to allow concealed and open carry
• Introduction of Ordinance 16: Amending firearms code to partially opt out of SB24-131
• Award Bid 62-25 for North 9th Water Work to Rhoades Construction (not to exceed $133,548)
• Executive session to seek legal advice on qualifications of an elected official

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The body will seek legal advice regarding a potential excise tax and surcharge for amusement rides, recreational excursions, and attractions.

• Legal advice on excise tax for amusement and scenic rides, recreational excursions, and attractions
• Potential surcharge on scenic rides and attractions on City-owned unincorporated property

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission Special Committee will meet at the Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center on September 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM. The agenda includes a discussion of the Design Review Guidelines, specifically reviewing comments and questions. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Design Review Guidelines – review comments and questions

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that amends Chapter 17.06 of the Cañon City Unified Development Code to set standards for electric‑vehicle charging stations and to opt out of further requirements under House Bill 24-1173. Staff recommends the commission recommend the City Council adopt the ordinance before the December 31, 2025 deadline. The meeting also includes approval of the July 23, 2025 minutes and routine announcements.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Omnibus 5 amendment to the UDC for electric‑vehicle charging stations city‑wide
• Staff recommendation to adopt ordinance opting out of HB 24‑1173 requirements and setting EV charging standards
• Approval of minutes from the July 23, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Announcement that the Black Hills Property RFP closed July 31 and selection committee members were named
• Next Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025

Water Committee

The Water Committee is meeting to discuss source water, legislative updates, and storm water rate studies. The body will also review the John Griffin Reservoir Feasibility Study and the Oak Creek Reservoir Project.

• Storm water rate study and regulation updates
• John Griffin Reservoir Feasibility Study
• Oak Creek Reservoir Project

Public Art Committee

The Cañon City Public Art Committee meeting on September 23, 2025 will review recent art installation updates, the progress of street and light‑pole banner projects, and provide an update on the Creative District. The committee will also allow audience members to request to speak and will hold an open discussion for comments. The meeting concludes with adjournment and notes the next general meeting on October 21, 2025.

• Art Installation Updates
• Street/Light Pole Banner Progress
• Creative District Update
• Audience Member – Request(s) to Speak
• Open Discussion & Comments

Library/Museum Advisory Board

The Library/Museum Advisory Board will consider a donation request for the museum and review the Bureau of Land Management’s inspection findings and recommendations. They will receive an update on the Fremont County 150/250 Consortium and hear status reports on library and museum projects. The board will also discuss upcoming library and museum programs and address other business items.

• Museum Return Donation Request
• Bureau of Land Management museum inspection results and recommendations
• Fremont County 150/250 Consortium update
• Updates on library and museum projects
• Upcoming library and museum programs and events

Vision Committee

The Vision Committee meeting on September 17, 2025 will discuss how to fund community partner agencies. No specific funding amounts or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of Community Partner Agencies Funding

City Council

The council will consider authorizing a professional service agreement with Port Architecture and Urbanism to provide master planning for Western Gateway Park and redevelop the Parks Office at Centennial Park, with a maximum cost of $372,628. Council members will also review Ordinance 12, Series 2025, which amends Chapter 9.52 of the municipal code regarding firearms in sensitive spaces and partially opts out of SB24‑131. Additionally, Ordinance 14, Series 2025, concerning the implementation of an excise tax, will be introduced for first reading. Routine items on the consent agenda include approvals for minutes, a sodium chlorite purchase up to $32,000, a historical survey contract up to $19,980, police ammunition purchase up to $15,581.52, and a traffic control schedule update.

• Authorize $372,628 professional service agreement for Western Gateway Park master plan (Port Architecture and Urbanism)
• Approve Ordinance 12, Series 2025 amending firearms provisions in municipal code
• Introduce Ordinance 14, Series 2025 for excise tax implementation
• Extend Bid 33-24 for Sodium Chlorite purchase to Xylem, not to exceed $32,000
• Authorize purchase of Police Department ammunition from Salt Lake Wholesale, not to exceed $15,581.52

City Council

The City Council will convene a special meeting to hold an executive session seeking legal advice regarding a potential excise tax for amusement and scenic rides. The session is contingent on a future ballot issue being approved by registered electors.

• Executive session to discuss legal advice on potential amusement and scenic rides excise tax
• Potential application of excise tax if ballot issue is approved by registered electors
• Meeting held at City Council Chambers, 128 Main St., Cañon City, CO 81212