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

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

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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

General Government

The General Government Committee will discuss Ordinance No. 14, which proposes a 2.25% excise tax on amusement and recreational activities. The tax would apply to fees, charges, and ticket sales starting January 1, 2026, but only if voters approve it in the November 4, 2025 election. Revenue would primarily fund the community recreational pool operated by the Cañon City Area Metropolitan Recreation and Park District.

• Proposed 2.25% excise tax on amusement rides, attractions, and recreational excursions
• Tax applies to fees, charges, and ticket sales for activities like gondolas, zip lines, rafting, and rollercoasters
• Revenue would primarily fund the Cañon City Area Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s community pool
• Tax would take effect January 1, 2026, if voters approve it on November 4, 2025
• Operators responsible for collecting and remitting the tax to the City Finance Director

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will discuss the status and timing of the Western Gateway Park Master Plan and the Centennial Park Office Redevelopment Project. The body will also discuss land use code amendments related to previous variance issues.

• Discussion of Western Gateway Park Master Plan (22.29-acre former power plant site)
• Discussion of Centennial Park Office Redevelopment Project
• Discussion of UDC (Land Use Code) Amendments regarding previous variance issues

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting on September 2, 2025. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to seek legal advice concerning potential litigation against the City.

• Executive session regarding the parking lot located at 103-107 South 9th Street

City Council

The Cañon City Council will meet to introduce and adopt resolutions extending the multifamily housing development incentive program and authorizing a private activity bond allocation to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority. Routine items include approving minutes, authorizing training contracts for police and officer wellness, and awarding bids for polymer purchases and water meters.

• Approve minutes for August 18, 2025 City Council and August 20, 2025 Vision Committee meetings
• Authorize $7,500 service agreement with Legal Liability and Risk Management Institute for Police Department training
• Authorize $12,450 service agreement with Sigma Tactical Wellness for Officer Wellness
• Award Bid 67-25 Annual 8102 Polymer Purchase to Nalco for up to $60,000
• Award Bid 68-25 Water Meters Purchase to Ferguson for up to $12,546

Planning Commission

The Cañon City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025, was cancelled because no items were available for consideration. The next meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2025.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cañon City Historic Preservation Commission will hold a special committee meeting to discuss updates to its design review guidelines. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Water Committee

The Water Committee meeting on August 27, 2025, discussed standing water topics and considered extending the multi-family housing development incentive program. The committee also reviewed water rate increases and legislative updates.

• Resolution 12, Series 2023: Extends multi-family housing incentive program until August 31, 2025
• Discussion on water rate increase proposals
• Standing committee topics: source water, storm water, legislative updates

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss updates to design guidelines and application fees at this meeting. Members will also review a proposal for an interpretative sign and receive updates on a grant project and committee work.

• Interpretative sign proposal for a downtown historic building
• Discussion on updates to design guidelines
• Discussion on application fees
• Review committee update on Certificate of Alteration applications
• CLG grant project update on surveying 20 historic resources tied to African American community

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will meet to review updates on art installations and the progress of street and light pole banners. The committee will also receive an update regarding the Creative District.

• Art installation updates
• Street/light pole banner progress
• Creative District update

Vision Committee

The Vision Committee is reviewing a water rate study that proposes changes to how costs are allocated among different customer groups. The agenda includes a discussion on the water rate structure, comparing current 2025 rates with proposed cost-of-service models for 2026-2028. No final decision on rate changes is made at this meeting, which serves as a discussion forum before potential council action.

• Discussion on Water Rate Structure
• Proposed pumping zone charges increase from $154k to $417k total recovery
• Proposed private fire protection line rates for approximately 85 commercial accounts
• Comparison of residential volume rates: Tier 1 ranges from $2.17 to $2.33 per 1,000 gallons depending on option
• Review of $51.5 million capital improvement plan funded by SRF

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session to conduct an informational discussion. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposed ballot issue for a 2.25% excise tax on amusement rides and attractions to fund the community recreation pool and a capital reserve fund. The body is also considering ordinances regarding firearms, cemeteries, and budget appropriations.

• Resolution 8, Series 2025: Proposed 2.25% excise tax on amusement and scenic rides for the community recreation pool
• Ordinance 11, 2025: Amendments to firearms code to comply with NYSRPA v. Bruen
• Ordinance 8, Series 2025: Amendments to municipal code regarding cemeteries, group homes, and front yard fences
• Ordinance 13, Series 2025: Appropriation of additional funds for the 2024 budget year
• Resolution 6, Series 2025: Approval of Drinking Water Revolving Fund Loan Agreement

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special committee meeting at the Royal Gorge Regional Museum. The body will discuss design review guidelines.

• Discussion of Design Review Guidelines

General Government

The General Government Committee will discuss initiatives for the Cañon City Police Department. This includes a proposal from Chief J. W. Schick Jr. to implement a paid sabbatical program for officers to address mental health and retention.

• Proposal for a Sabbatical Program providing 160 consecutive hours of paid administrative leave every three to five years

Board of Adjustment

The regular monthly meeting of the Cañon City Board of Adjustment scheduled for August 5, 2025, will not be held. This is due to a lack of items submitted for consideration.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session focuses on negotiation strategies for Recreation District funding and an intergovernmental agreement.

• Executive session regarding potential funding sources for Recreation District operations
• Discussion of terms for an intergovernmental agreement between the City and Recreation District

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to municipal codes regarding firearms, cemeteries, and group homes. The body is also considering the adoption of a revised Water Master Plan and additional budget appropriations for 2024.

• Bid 21-25-2 for Library and Police Department window replacements awarded to Mccasland Glass for up to $29,114.04
• Ordinance 8, Series 2025: Amending municipal code for cemeteries, group homes, special review uses, front yard fences, and vehicular vision clearance
• Ordinance 13, Series 2025: Appropriating additional funds for 2024 budget expenses
• Resolution 5, Series 2025: Adopting a revised Water Master Plan
• Ordinance 11, 2025: Amending municipal code concerning firearms to comply with U.S. Supreme Court case Bruen

Water Committee

The City Council is convening for a special meeting to discuss the Water Committee. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding the Water Committee

Vision Committee

The Vision Committee will meet to discuss funding for pool operations with the Cañon City Area Recreation and Park District.

• Pool operations funding discussion with Cañon City Area Recreation and Park District

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and application fees. The agenda also includes updates from the Design Guidelines and Review committees and a discussion on public outreach panels.

• Discussion of 2026 Budget
• Discussion of Application Fees
• Discussion of Public Outreach Committee Panels
• Announcement of CLG Grant Approval

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special committee meeting. The body will discuss Design Review Guidelines.

• Discussion of Design Review Guidelines

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss authorizing the Mayor to sign a request for an extension to file the 2024 audit with the State. The request follows delays caused by the Finance department running two different financial systems during 2024.

• Authorization for Mayor to sign Request to file an extension for the 2024 Audit

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider the fifth Omnibus Amendment to the Unified Development Code. This proposed ordinance modifies city-wide regulations regarding group homes, cemeteries, front yard fences, and vehicular vision clearance.

• Proposed 1,000-foot minimum distance between group homes
• Proposed 42-inch height limit for front yard fences in commercial zones
• Proposed changes to vehicular vision clearance triangles (15 feet for street intersections; 10 feet for driveways)
• Proposed use-specific standards for cemeteries, including setbacks from property lines and water sources
• Approval of June 25, 2025 meeting minutes

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee is meeting to review progress on art installations and street banners. The body will also discuss the Creative District, including a June workshop recap and a placemaking project for Main Street businesses.

• Art installation updates
• Street/Light Pole Banner progress
• Creative District June Workshop recap
• Creative District SWOT Analysis
• Creative Placemaking Project for Main Street businesses

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of ordinances regarding a historic structure, cat regulations, and inoperable motor vehicles. The body will also review a stormwater rate study and street improvement planning.

• Ordinance 6: Designating 222 Griffin Avenue as a historic structure
• Ordinance 9: Adding a new chapter to municipal code concerning cats
• Ordinance 10: Amending code related to inoperable motor vehicles
• Bid 42-25: Meeting Management Software to Open Meeting Technologies LLC up to $10,500
• Bid 46-25: Backflow Software to SHI up to $7,875

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session to seek legal advice. The discussions will take place in executive session regarding a complaint investigation and a property dispute.

• Legal advice regarding an investigation into a complaint received by City Council
• Legal advice regarding a property dispute on 9th Street

Library/Museum Advisory Board

The Library/Museum Advisory Board will meet to review building issues and project updates for both the library and museum. The board will also discuss upcoming programs and events.

• Discussion of library building issues
• Discussion of museum building issues
• Updates on library projects
• Updates on museum projects
• Review of upcoming library and museum programs

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance Gateway Depot and Plaza Dedication Ceremony.

• Discussion of Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance Gateway Depot and Plaza Dedication Ceremony

General Government

The General Government Committee is discussing Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2025. This proposed ordinance seeks to amend the municipal code to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court Bruen decision and partially opt out of state law SB24-131.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2025 regarding firearms regulations
• Proposed amendments to Section 9.44.060(A)(5) regarding firearm discharge in City parks
• Proposed repeal of Section 9.44.090
• Proposed amendments to Section 9.46.020(2) prohibiting hunting and trapping on public trails
• Proposed updates to Chapter 9.52 regarding carrying firearms in City Council chambers and offices

Urban Renewal Authority

The Cañon City Urban Renewal Authority will meet to review financial and executive reports. The board is scheduled to discuss a Building Systems Grant for the property located at 621-623 Main Street.

• Discussion of Building Systems Grant for 621-623 Main Street
• Approval of April 9, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of cash disbursements from April 10, 2025, to July 9, 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider a loan of up to $7 million from the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding historic structures, cat regulations, and inoperable motor vehicles.

• Loan from Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority not to exceed $7,000,000
• Water Service Line Identification contract to JR Engineering not to exceed $400,000
• Bear Resistant Trash Receptacles contract to Colorado Correctional Industries not to exceed $12,900.29
• Designation of 222 Griffin Avenue as a historic structure
• Special review use regarding a school in the R-3 district

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session focuses on negotiation strategies for Recreation District funding and an intergovernmental agreement.

• Executive session regarding potential funding sources for Recreation District operations
• Discussion of terms for an intergovernmental agreement between the City and Recreation District

Board of Adjustment

The regular monthly meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025, will not be held. This cancellation is due to a lack of items submitted for consideration.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special committee meeting to discuss Design Review Guidelines. The meeting will focus on the draft guidelines dated May 28, 2025.

• Discussion of Historic Preservation Design Guidelines (Draft 05/28/2025)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Review Use request for an elementary school and worship space. The applicant, Living Stone Calvary Chapel, proposes to use the site for a school with an initial enrollment of 80 students.

• Public hearing for Special Review Use: Elementary School at 320 N 16th Street (Case No. SRU 2025-001)
• Discussion regarding Planning Commission member assistance for RFP 49-25: Western Gateway Park & Centennial Park Offices Redevelopment Master Plan

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting at the Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center in Breckenridge. The agenda consists of a discussion regarding the Colorado Municipal League Annual Conference.

• Discussion of Colorado Municipal League Annual Conference

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will hold a planning session regarding the Creative District. Guest consultant Brian Corrigan will lead a discussion on stakeholder participation.

• Creative District discussion with guest consultant Brian Corrigan
• Stakeholder participation and planning session

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the structure at 222 Griffin Ave. The body is considering a resolution to recommend that City Council designate the 1898 home as a local historic structure.

• Public hearing for historic designation of the George P. Smith House at 222 Griffin Ave.
• Design Guidelines Committee report

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter executive sessions. The discussions will focus on negotiation strategies and legal advice regarding a potential catalyst tourist attraction.

• Negotiations for a potential catalyst tourist attraction at 1st Street and U.S. Highway 50
• Legal advice on land use issues related to the 1st Street and U.S. Highway 50 project

City Council

The City Council will vote on several contract awards and an easement agreement with Black Hills Energy. Members will also discuss updates to the Employee Handbook and a budget appropriation ordinance for the 2024 budget year.

• Award Bid 17-25 / Justice Center 2A Street Project to Avalanche Excavating for up to $1,541,380.50
• Award bid 50-25 Police Department Vehicles to Daniel Long Chevrolet for up to $103,965
• Award Bid 41-25: Co-Response Software to Julota for up to $19,775
• Exclusive Easement Agreement for Electric and Communication Lines with Black Hills Energy
• Ordinance 7, Series 2025 to appropriate funds for 2024 budget expenses in excess of budgeted amounts

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session to discuss a potential new urban renewal plan. The session is designated as an executive session to determine negotiation positions and strategies.

• Executive session regarding a potential new urban renewal plan

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special committee meeting. The body will discuss Design Review Guidelines.

• Discussion of Design Review Guidelines

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Public Art Committee. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion regarding the Public Art Committee

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Justice Center Road Construction Open House.

• Discussion regarding Justice Center Road Construction Open House

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a consultant regarding the Royal Gorge Bridge.

• Discussion regarding Royal Gorge Bridge Consultant

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Colorado Department of Transportation Highway 115 Open House.

• Discussion regarding Colorado Department of Transportation Highway 115 Open House

General Government

The General Government Committee will discuss two proposed ordinances. One would create new regulations for cat cruelty and impoundment, while the other would adopt the 2024 Model Traffic Code for Colorado and ban parking inoperable vehicles on public thoroughfares.

• Proposed Chapter 6.10 to regulate cat cruelty, poisoning, and impoundment authority
• Proposed ban on parking inoperable motor vehicles on any city street, alley, or thoroughfare
• Proposed adoption of the 2024 Model Traffic Code for Colorado
• Proposed misdemeanor penalties for violations of the new cat and traffic ordinances

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the final design presentation open house for Clock Tower Plaza.

• Clock Tower Plaza Final Design Presentation Open House discussion

Board of Adjustment

The regular monthly meeting scheduled for June 3, 2025, will not be held. This cancellation is due to a lack of items submitted for consideration.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a new liquor license for the Fremont Center for the Arts. The body is also deciding on several service contracts and infrastructure bids, including tennis court resurfacing and dust suppressant procurement.

• Public hearing for a new liquor license: Fremont Center for the Arts at 523 Main Street
• Bid 37-25 for tennis court resurfacing and pickleball court installation to Pro Track and Tennis of Bennington, NE, not to exceed $88,740
• Bid 48-25 for Mag. Chloride (Dust Suppressant) to New GMCO LLC, not to exceed $20,000
• Letter of Support for HolcimUS grant application to the U.S. Department of Energy for carbon capture
• Updated Traffic Code Schedule approval

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session to seek legal advice. The discussion is limited to an executive session regarding specific legal issues.

• Legal advice regarding a property dispute for the parking area adjacent to 103–107 S. 9th Street
• Legal advice regarding the process for addressing a complaint against the City Administrator

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a City Council Retreat. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Express.

• Discussion regarding City Council Retreat

Water Committee

The Water Committee is meeting to discuss an Emergency Conservation Plan and standing committee topics. The agenda includes a framework for water shortage responses ranging from voluntary reductions to mandatory bans on outside water use.

• Discussion of Emergency Conservation Plan
• Review of Water Shortage Watch and Stage 1 and 2 response goals
• Discussion of source water and storm water
• Review of legislative updates
• Discussion of water use at the cemetery and parks

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 28, 2025, is cancelled due to a lack of items for consideration.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to recommend the George P. Smith House at 222 Griffin Ave. be designated as a local historic structure. The body will also receive reports from the Design Guidelines and Review committees.

• Public hearing for historic designation of the George P. Smith House at 222 Griffin Ave.
• Review of Design Guidelines Committee report
• Review of Review Committee report on certification of alterations applications

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special committee meeting to discuss Design Review Guidelines. The meeting will focus on a draft document detailing preservation principles and rehabilitation standards for the city's historic resources.

• Discussion of Design Review Guidelines

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee is meeting to provide updates on art installations and street/light pole banners. The body will also discuss the Creative District and stakeholder participation in sub-committees.

• Introduction of new member India Beach
• Art installation updates
• Street/light pole banner progress recap
• Creative District update
• Sub-committee and stakeholder participation discussion

Vision Committee

The Vision Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the City of Cañon City Employee Handbook. The current handbook was adopted by City Council on December 7, 2020, and became effective on January 1, 2021.

• Discussion of City of Cañon City Employee Handbook Update

City Council

The Cañon City Council held a special meeting on May 20, 2025, to discuss the Public Art Committee. No decisions were made; the council only discussed the committee’s activities. A separate public art committee meeting followed to select a new member.

City Council

The Cañon City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes awarding a $1,011,752.40 street resurfacing contract, appointing a library board member, and approving minutes. Under discussion, the council will refer a model traffic code and cat impoundment ordinance to committee, consider a resolution renaming a portion of County Road 123 as Charles Bronson Boulevard, and hold a second reading on a lease addendum for police vehicles. A public comment period and recognitions are also scheduled.

• Award Bid 25-25 Street Resurfacing to United Companies for $1,011,752.40
• Resolution to rename a portion of County Road 123 as Charles Bronson Boulevard
• Second reading of Ordinance 5, Series 2025 for police vehicle lease addendum with U.S. Bancorp
• Referral of 2024 Model Traffic Code and cat impoundment/due process ordinances to committee
• Appointment of Loren Flick to the Library/Museum Board

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting solely to conduct a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the Suzanne Lasha Memorial Garden at the Cañon City Library and Macon Plaza. No other business is scheduled.

• Ribbon cutting and dedication of the Suzanne Lasha Memorial Garden

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting for a workshop on the Downtown Colorado Inc. Building Small program at the Post Office Event Center. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Workshop on Downtown Colorado Inc. Building Small program hosted at Post Office Event Center, 505 Macon Ave.

Library/Museum Advisory Board

The Library/Museum Advisory Board will convene on May 15, 2025, to review updates on library and museum projects, including window replacement and elevator bids, discuss the board vacancy, and plan upcoming programs and events. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes, public comment, and setting the next meeting time.

• Discussion on filling a board vacancy created by Brandon Hamilton's resignation
• Update on library window replacement RFP and elevator replacement bids
• Update on museum window cleaning RFP and federal CLG grant status (funding delayed due to 2025 federal budget not approved)
• Upcoming programs: Chautauqua featuring Erma Bombeck on March 29, historic hike in Red Canyon Park on May 24
• Fremont County 150th-250th Anniversary Consortium participation and planned activity booklet and Tavern Talks

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting convened solely for a workshop hosted by Downtown Colorado Inc. on building small. No formal decisions or voting items are listed on the agenda.

• Downtown Colorado Inc. Building Small workshop at Hotel St. Cloud, 631 Main Street

General Government

The City Council is discussing an update on the 2A streets initiative, which has completed $25.3 million in projects and faces a $4.7 million funding gap for planned 2025-2026 work. They are also considering a ballot proposal to renew the 1% sales tax that funds the program, with a target November 2025 election and an August deadline to set language.

• $25.3M completed on 2A streets program since 2017, with 16.95 miles improved
• 2025 construction includes Main Street ($1.79M), Justice Center Rd ($1.89M), and resurfacing ($625K)
• 2026 planned projects total $17.75M in 2A funding, with a $4.7M delta between revenue and costs
• Staff proposes deferring Sherman & 12th Street work to save $1.05M and shifting Cottonwood to general fund
• Ballot discussion: whether to keep or change the 1% sales tax rate and duration for renewal

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission's special committee will discuss a draft of design guidelines at a meeting on May 7, 2025. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is solely for discussion of the draft.

• Review of Design Guidelines Draft

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for May 6, 2025, was cancelled because no items were submitted for consideration. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2025.

• No items submitted; meeting cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will discuss a loan not to exceed $7,000,000 from the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a new liquor license for Standard Oil Coffee Company.

• Proposed loan from CWRPDA not to exceed $7,000,000 (Ordinance 4, Series 2025)
• Public hearing for Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Standard Oil Coffee Company at 701 Main Street
• Bid award to Monit Inc for Commercial Pressure Washer Replacement not to exceed $9,345
• Proposed addendum to master lease agreement with U.S. Bancorp Government Leasing and Financing, Inc. for police vehicles
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Florence for shooting range use

Water Committee

The Cañon City Council will convene as the Water Committee to review standing topics including source water, storm water, and legislative updates, and to discuss an Emergency Conservation Plan. No specific actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of an Emergency Conservation Plan
• Standing committee topics: source water, storm water, legislative updates
• Opportunity for subject matter expert input
• Topics for Council consideration

City Council

The Cañon City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Energy Franchise Committee meeting. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• Discussion of Energy Franchise Committee meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special committee meeting. The body will discuss design review guidelines.

• Discussion of Design Review Guidelines

Planning Commission

The meeting has been cancelled due to lack of items. The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting is on May 28, 2025.

Vision Committee

The Vision Committee will receive an update from Loaves and Fishes on homelessness reduction efforts in Fremont County. The presentation covers demographic data, street outreach, a landlord engagement working group, and the opening of a Navigation Center on May 1, 2025, to connect homeless individuals with services.

• Homeless demographics: 82 adults, 17 children under 18, 58% with a disability as of March 31, 2025
• Rental availability in Fremont County: 2 studio, 7 1-bedroom, 10 2-bedroom, 14 3-bedroom units as of April 16, 2025
• Navigation Center opening May 1, 2025 at Loaves and Fishes Ministries, offering laundry, showers, internet, case management
• Dr. Jake Beus of Main Street Dental partnering to provide dental care (extractions, dentures, etc.) for homeless, accepting Medicaid and uninsured
• Landlord Engagement Working Group launched, with first landlord meeting on April 8 and development of a Renter’s Resume

Historic Preservation Commission

This regular meeting includes approval of prior minutes, consideration of a commission vacancy following Jim Nelson's resignation, and reports from the Design Guidelines and Review committees. The Review Committee will update on a project at 701 Main Street. No votes on rezonings or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from the March 26, 2025, meeting
• Commission vacancy: accepting resignation of Jim Nelson, considering letter of interest from Penny McPherson
• Design Guidelines Committee report on developing Downtown Design Guidelines
• Review Committee report on project evaluation at 701 Main Street
• Announcements of training opportunities for commissioners

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will meet to discuss updates on art installations, a street/light pole banner recap and progress, and officer selections for 1-year terms. The committee will also review Creative District updates and hear audience requests to speak. No votes on contracts or ordinances are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural and informational.

• Art installation updates
• Street/light pole banner recap and progress
• Officer selections for 1-year terms
• Creative District update
• Review of 1-year PAC term and expiration

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading and vote on Ordinance 3, Series 2025, which amends Title 9 on firearms to comply with the NYSRPA v. Bruen case and partially opt out of SB24-131. Council will also introduce Ordinance 4, Series 2025, authorizing up to $7 million in loans from the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority. Other items include awarding a bucket truck bid up to $85,000, selecting a Public Arts Committee Main Street banner design, and consent items like a bridge rehabilitation agreement and a tank hatch award.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 3, Series 2025 – firearms code amendments
• Introduction of Ordinance 4, Series 2025 – up to $7M water resources loan from CWRPDA
• Award Bid 22-25 Bucket Truck – amount not to exceed $85,000
• Public Arts Committee Main Street banner design discussion and selection
• Consent: Authorize IGA with CDOT for 1st Street Bridge Rehabilitation

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The body will discuss negotiation strategies and positions regarding a request from a golf course in Four Mile.

• Executive session regarding negotiations with a golf course in Four Mile

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a special committee meeting to discuss Design Review Guidelines. This is a discussion item only; no decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of Design Review Guidelines

General Government

The committee will review police department data from January 1 to March 31, 2025. The discussion focuses on crime trends, resource allocation, and response times.

• Review of 5,861 calls for service and 839 generated cases for Q1 2025
• Analysis of property crimes (174 cases) and persons crimes (143 cases)
• Report on patrol staffing including 4 sergeants and 11 patrol units
• Discussion of response zones and call priority levels
• Status update on Citizen Connect site, which is not yet live

Urban Renewal Authority

The Cañon City Urban Renewal Authority will discuss and vote on two Building Systems Grant applications: one for HVAC replacement at 428 S. 9th Street ($9,150) and one for roof replacement at 111 S. 5th Street (up to $25,000). The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and cash disbursements. No other major decisions are scheduled.

• Building Systems Grant application for HVAC replacement at 428 S. 9th Street, owned by 428 South Ninth LLC, for up to $9,150
• Building Systems Grant application for roof replacement at 111 S. 5th Street, on behalf of R & P Enterprises LLC, for up to $25,000
• Consent agenda: approve March 5, 2025 meeting minutes and receive cash disbursements from 03/06/2025 to 04/09/2025

City Council

The City Council will hold the first reading of an ordinance amending firearms regulations to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court case NYSRPA v. Bruen and partially opt out of SB24-131. The council will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement with the Cañon City Area Metropolitan Recreation and Park District regarding the community recreation pool. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as accepting a historic preservation commission resignation, awarding bids for vegetation management ($135,000), pickup trucks ($127,260), and Daniel Defense rifles ($19,875), and authorizing a professional services agreement with Werner Water Engineering ($27,950).

• First reading of Ordinance 3, Series 2025 amending Title 9 on firearms to comply with NYSRPA v. Bruen and partially opt out of SB24-131
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Cañon City Area Metropolitan Recreation and Park District concerning the community recreation pool
• Award Bid 28-25 Vegetation Management to Moon Rock Landscaping for up to $135,000
• Award Bid 38-25 / 2025 Pickup Trucks to Daniels Long Chevrolet for up to $127,260
• Award Bid 23-25 Daniel Defense rifles to Blue Line Firearms for up to $19,875

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Variance Case No. VAR 2025-001, which seeks permission to install a 42-inch wrought-iron-style fence in the front yard of the Standard Oil Building at 701 Main Street. Current zoning for the CB, Central Business District prohibits front-yard fences on non-residential lots. The board will also consider approving minutes from the February 4, 2025 regular meeting.

• Public hearing on Variance Case No. VAR 2025-001: front-yard fence at 701 Main Street
• Applicant: Tim Slaughenhaupt (Unbridled Holdings); Owner: John Paul Ary (JPA Properties LLC)
• Proposed 42-inch black powder-coated steel fence similar to one at 717 Main Street
• Approval of February 4, 2025 regular meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss participation in the Downtown Colorado, Inc. 'In the Game' Annual Conference. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to this single discussion item.

• Discussion of attending the Downtown Colorado, Inc. annual conference

City Council

The City Council is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss a Drinking Water Revolving Loan. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion of Drinking Water Revolving Loan

City Council

The City Council is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss a Drinking Water Revolving Loan. The proposed ordinance would authorize loans up to $7 million to replace aging water distribution lines throughout the city.

• Proposed loan from Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority (CWRPDA) not to exceed $7,000,000
• Project to replace aging distribution lines throughout the City's water system
• Proposed maximum annual repayment cost of $400,000
• Proposed total repayment cost not to exceed $8,000,000
• Proposed net effective interest rate not to exceed 4.25%

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss a grant update from History Colorado, which recommended funding for a Historic Survey of African American Resources but delayed award due to federal budget uncertainty. The commission will also consider the resignation of Commissioner James B. Nelson and receive committee reports on design guidelines and a review committee, along with a second part report on the Saving Places Conference.

• Resignation of Commissioner James B. Nelson due to family medical reasons
• Certified Local Government grant for Historic Survey of African American Resources recommended for funding but delayed by federal funding availability
• Design Guidelines Committee report from meeting held March 12
• Review Committee report
• Saving Places Conference report – Part 2

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special committee meeting to discuss Design Review Guidelines. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of a discussion item.

• Discussion of Design Review Guidelines

Water Committee

The Cañon City Council holds a special meeting to receive discussion from the Water Committee. The Water Committee will review standing topics including source water, storm water, and legislative updates, and will discuss a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan. No old business is on the committee's agenda. A public comment period is scheduled.

• SRF Loan Discussion
• Standing committee topics: source water, storm water, legislative updates
• Subject matter experts and topics for council
• No old business for the committee
• Public comment period

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a joint meeting to discuss the Cañon City Multi-Modal Master Plan, presented by Public Works Director Leo Evans. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from the February 26 regular meeting. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of Cañon City Multi-Modal Master Plan (presenter: Leo Evans, Public Works Director)
• Approval of February 26, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes

Public Art Committee

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the Public Art Committee, followed by the committee's regular meeting. The committee will receive updates on art installations and street/light pole banners, discuss an expiring one-year membership, and hold a discussion on the Creative District. The meeting includes public comment via audience requests.

• City Council discussion of Public Art Committee
• Art Installation Updates
• Street/Light Pole Banner Recap & Progress
• Expiring Membership – 1yr Term
• Creative District Discussion

Library/Museum Advisory Board

The board will meet to discuss building issues and project updates for both the library and the museum. The agenda includes reviewing upcoming programs and events and addressing a board member opening.

• Discussion of library building issues
• Discussion of museum building issues
• Update on library projects
• Update on museum projects
• Review of upcoming library and museum programs

Vision Committee

The Vision Committee will discuss a proposed stormwater rate study by Raftelis to evaluate changing the fee methodology for residential parcels from an impervious-surface basis to a flat or tiered rate, and offering discounts for non-residential properties that actively manage stormwater. The study would cost $39,180 and is intended to redistribute costs without increasing overall revenue until a master plan is developed.

• Discussion of stormwater utility rate methodology and rate study
• Proposed $39,180 contract with Raftelis for the study
• Potential shift from impervious-surface basis to flat or tiered fees for residential parcels
• Possible discounts for non-residential properties that maintain stormwater features
• Staff recommendation to revise Title 13 of city code based on study results

City Council

The Public Art Committee is holding a working session to discuss light pole banner design. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural with only this one substantive item. The next meeting is set for March 25, 2025.

• Light Pole Banner Design – Working Session

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss a community relations meeting. No other items are listed for decision or action.

• Discussion regarding Community Relations Meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance amending the Four Mile Ranch Planned Development District. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with routine approvals, including contracts for right-of-way acquisition, consulting, a utility vehicle, and water meters.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 01, Series 2025 amending the Four Mile Ranch Planned Development District
• Authorize $2,500 for right-of-way acquisition at 1st & Main
• Authorize $36,460 personal services agreement with Graves Consulting
• Award $14,005.80 bid for a Kawasaki Mule UTV to SoCo Powersports
• Award $100,000 bid for water meters to Core and Main

City Council

This special meeting consists solely of an executive session under state law to determine negotiating positions regarding an intergovernmental agreement with the Recreational District for the community recreation pool. No public decisions are expected during this closed session.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with the Recreational District on the community recreation pool

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special committee meeting to discuss Design Review Guidelines. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of this discussion item.

• Discussion of Design Review Guidelines

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Cañon City Area Metropolitan Recreation and Park District Board Meeting. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

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

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority will discuss and possibly authorize the Executive Director to sign a Building Systems Grant application for Sierra Services Group, which manages the Oxford Marketplace property at 1811 Fremont Drive. The grant would reimburse up to 75% of eligible project costs, with a maximum of $25,000, for HVAC and energy-efficiency upgrades. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a cash disbursements report.

• Authorize Executive Director's signature on a $25,000 Building Systems Grant application for 1811 Fremont Drive (Oxford Marketplace)
• Consent agenda: Approve February 5, 2025, meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: Receive and file cash disbursements from 02/06/2025 to 03/05/2025
• Grant program offers up to 75% reimbursement for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and weatherization improvements
• Property is owned by Oxford Family LLLC, managed by Sierra Services Group

City Council

The Cañon City Council convened a special meeting to discuss legal questions about compliance with state energy conservation code mandates under HB 22-1362 and HB23-1233. The council entered an executive session to receive legal advice from the city attorney.

Board of Adjustment

The regular monthly meeting of the Cañon City Board of Adjustment scheduled for March 4, 2025, will not be held because no items were submitted for consideration. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Four Mile Ranch Planned Development District. The body will also consider a six-month moratorium on special use permits for cemeteries to study private cemetery regulations.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 01, Series 2025: Four Mile Ranch Planned Development District amendment
• Second reading of Ordinance 02, Series 2025: 6-month moratorium on cemetery special use permits
• Award of Bid 30-25 for Emergency HVAC Repair
• Authorization for City Administrator to sign Xpress Bill Pay Gateway Services Master Agreement

City Council

This special city council meeting consists solely of an executive session to determine negotiating positions and strategy for an intergovernmental agreement with the Recreational District regarding the community recreation pool. No public action or discussion is scheduled.

• Executive session under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e) for negotiations on the community recreation pool intergovernmental agreement

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will consider approval of minutes from the October 2024 meeting, elect officers (previously tabled), and hear reports from the Design Guidelines Committee and the Saving Places Conference. Announcements include the Senior Mini College Resource Day and training opportunities. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Election of commission officers
• Design Guidelines Committee report on downtown guidelines
• Saving Places Conference report
• Announcement: Senior Mini College – Resource Day
• Training opportunities for commissioners

Water Committee

The Cañon City Council, acting as the Water Committee, is discussing a proposal from Raftelis for a Stormwater Financial Plan, Rate, and Fee Study. The study, costing $39,180, would analyze potential changes to the stormwater utility fee methodology, including switching residential parcels to a flat or tiered fee and offering discounts to non-residential properties that manage their own stormwater. No overall revenue increase is proposed at this time. The council previously supported these changes and directed staff to revise Title 13.

• Proposal from Raftelis for a Stormwater Financial Plan, Rate, and Fee Study at a cost of $39,180
• Discussion of switching residential stormwater fees from impervious surface basis to flat or tiered fee based on lot size
• Consideration of fee discounts for non-residential properties that actively maintain on-site stormwater features
• Council previously directed staff to develop formal Title 13 revisions based on these methodology changes
• Study scope includes impact fee analysis, 10-year financial plan, and rate design for up to 7 peer utilities

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss economic development and housing. The session includes training on conducting quasi-judicial public hearings.

• Economic Development & Housing Update presented by Rick Harrmann
• Training on Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings presented by Austin Pierce Flanagan
• Approval of January 22, 2025 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a special committee meeting to discuss Design Review Guidelines. This is a discussion item only; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Design Review Guidelines for historic preservation

Public Art Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Public Art Committee. They will hear updates on art installations and progress on a PCC & City internship. The committee will also discuss expiring one-year membership terms and the Creative District. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Art Installation Updates
• PCC & City Internship for Public Art Committee - Progress
• Expiring Membership – 1yr Terms
• Creative District Discussion

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the RGCA Annual Banquet. No other legislative actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding RGCA Annual Banquet

Vision Committee

The committee is discussing revisions to the City Code regarding the carrying and discharge of firearms in public parks and on trails. The body is also seeking direction on whether to opt out of certain firearm prohibitions in government buildings under SB131.

• Proposed removal of Sec. 9.44.090 prohibiting firearms in public parks and playgrounds
• Proposed removal of Sec. 9.46.020 prohibiting firearms on public trails
• Proposed revision of Sec. 9.44.060 regarding unlawful discharge of firearms in city parks
• Proposed revision of Sec. 9.52.010 regarding concealed weapons exceptions
• Discussion on opting out of SB131 prohibitions for firearms in government buildings

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will meet to discuss old business and review new local landmark applications. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Review of new local landmark applications

City Council

The City Council will discuss and hold the first reading of an ordinance imposing a six-month moratorium on cemetery special use permits while studying regulations. They will also consider a contribution to the Fremont Center for the Arts and award a $100,000 water meter purchase contract. Consent items include approving minutes, surplus equipment disposal, and a funding agreement with the Fremont Center for the Arts.

• First reading of Ordinance 02, Series 2025: six-month moratorium on cemetery special use permits
• Award Bid 26-25 for water meter purchase from Ferguson, not to exceed $100,000
• Discussion of Fremont Center for the Arts contribution (funding agreement already on consent agenda)
• Proclamation honoring Ashlee Sack for outstanding service to Cañon City
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, surplus equipment disposal, and utility billing service agreement

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority will discuss a bid for the Main Street fire line installation. The body will also hold an executive session to develop negotiation strategies regarding the Fremont Center for the Arts (FCA).

• Discussion of Main Street Fire Line Installation Bid
• Executive session regarding negotiations for Fremont Center for the Arts (FCA)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special committee meeting at the Royal Gorge Regional Museum. The body will discuss design review guidelines.

• Discussion of Design Review Guidelines

General Government

The General Government Committee is discussing water rate restructuring based on a study by Raftelis. The study recommends 7% annual adjustments from 2025 to 2034 and proposes changes to customer class rates, pumping charges, and private fire protection rates. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a discussion item.

• Proposed 7% annual water rate increases from 2025 to 2034 to fund $51.5 million in capital improvements
• Cost of service analysis suggests changes to residential, commercial, and multi-unit customer class rates
• Potential adoption of private fire protection line rates for approximately 85 commercial accounts ($38,000 total recovery)
• Proposed increase in pumping charges from $154,000 to $417,000 annually
• Discussion of combining the Group User rate class with the Municipal class

Board of Adjustment

This is a procedural organizational meeting. The Board of Adjustment will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2025, approve the August 6, 2024 minutes, and adopt the 2025 meeting schedule. No public hearings or discussion items are scheduled.

• Election of Board of Adjustment Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2025
• Approval of August 6, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Adoption of calendar year 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting schedule
• Next regular meeting set for Tuesday, March 4, 2025

City Council

The Cañon City Council will discuss an emergency repair of a Whitewater Park feature, and consider a consent agenda including approval of prior meeting minutes, appointment to the Art Board, a service agreement with Black Hills Energy for electric service at the Parks Maintenance Building, and bids for equipment and services totaling over $150,000.

• Consideration of emergency repair of Whitewater Park feature
• Authorize city administrator to sign service/installation agreement with Black Hills Energy for Parks Maintenance Building electric service
• Award Bid 13-25 for Skag Turf Tiger II mower to G&G Equipment, not to exceed $30,896
• Award Bid 19-25 for instrumentation services-water to Combee, not to exceed $80,000
• Authorize mayor to accept resignation and appoint new member to the Art Board

Water Committee

The special city council meeting is convening as the Water Committee to discuss water rate study results and consider adopting new rate structures. The financial plan proposes 7% annual increases from 2025 to 2034 to fund $51.5 million in capital improvements. The cost-of-service analysis examines whether each customer class is paying its fair share, with options to adopt cost-based rates or adjusted rates to mitigate impacts. The committee will also consider new private fire protection rates and pumping zone charges.

• Proposed 7% annual water rate adjustments from 2025 to 2034
• $51.5 million in capital improvements for main replacement and galvanized service line replacement
• Cost-of-service analysis: residential rates could increase 1.3%, commercial decrease 7.9%, multi-unit decrease 38.5%, municipal increase 57.7%, pumping charge increase 170.4%
• Proposed new private fire protection line rates for ~85 commercial accounts, recovering $38,000
• Option to adopt adjusted cost-of-service rates keeping most classes unchanged from current levels

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will meet to review art installation updates and the availability of 2025 funding. The body will also discuss the Creative District and committee membership terms.

• 2025 Funding availability
• Creative District discussion
• Art installation updates
• PCC & City Internship for Public Art Committee
• Expiring 1-year membership terms

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the FEDC Annual Banquet. No other decisions or legislative actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding FEDC Annual Banquet

Historic Preservation Commission

This is a largely procedural meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission. The main substantive items are a discussion on downtown design guidelines boundaries and an update on a CLG grant. The commission will also hold elections for officers and receive training announcements.

• Election of officers and reappointments
• Discussion on downtown boundaries from 1st to 11th streets
• Update on CLG grant status
• Training opportunities announcement
• Public comments

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Resolution 01, Series of 2025, which would add the Water Master Plan and Water Conservation Plan as addenda to the city's Comprehensive Plan (Picture Cañon City 2040). The vote is required to meet state mandates for a water supply element and conservation policies by July 2025. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and procedural items.

• Public hearing on Resolution 01, Series of 2025 to adopt Water Master Plan and Water Conservation Plan as addenda to Picture Cañon City 2040
• Plans prepared by JVA engineers; affect water consumers of Cañon City Water Department
• Staff recommendation to adopt the resolution; proposed motion to adopt by title
• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2025 Special Meeting

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on the first reading of an ordinance amending the Four Mile Ranch Planned Development District. They will also discuss authorizing a professional services agreement with Livable Cities Studio for the Clocktower Plaza final design. The consent agenda includes awarding a tree pruning/removal contract up to $100,000 and intergovernmental agreements with CDOT for the 3rd Street Connector and Central & Orchard intersection projects. An executive session is planned for negotiations regarding a community recreation pool.

• Public hearing: first reading of Ordinance 01, Series 2025, amending Four Mile Ranch Planned Development District
• Discussion: authorize Professional Services Agreement with Livable Cities Studio for Clocktower Plaza final design
• Consent: Award Bid 06-25 Tree Pruning/Removal and Stump Grinding to Tall Timbers Tree and Shrub Service, not to exceed $100,000
• Consent: Authorize IGA with CDOT for Project #25893 (3rd Street Connector) and Project #26760 (Central & Orchard Intersection Improvements)
• Executive session: strategy for negotiations on intergovernmental agreement for community recreation pool

City Council

The Cañon City Council is meeting in a special session to hold an executive session under Colorado law. The closed session will focus on determining negotiation positions, developing strategy, and instructing negotiators regarding the Fremont Center for the Arts (FCA). No other business or public action is scheduled.

• Executive session for negotiations with Fremont Center for the Arts (FCA) under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed major amendment to the Four Mile Ranch Planned Development District. The applicant seeks to revise the development plan for the remaining unbuilt portions of the 1,563-acre site to better respond to market demands, reduce infrastructure costs, and enhance open space. The amendment does not change the total number of dwelling units approved in the 2003 plan but reconfigures residential and commercial land uses. The commission will also approve the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing on major amendment to Four Mile Ranch Planned Development District at east end of Cañon City, bounded by US Highway 50 and Fourmile Lane
• Applicant: Byron Elliot, Four Mile Ranch DV Fund I; consultant: Johnathan Sims, Tom Hagen Architects LLC
• Proposal reconfigures land uses into Rural Residential, Estate Residential, Urban Lot Residential, Multifamily Residential, Community Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial, Golf Course Resort Commercial, Park/Active Recreation, and Natural Open Space
• No increase in total dwelling units from 2003 plan; 35.8% of development plan designated as active park or open space
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024 regular meeting

Urban Renewal Authority

The Cañon City Urban Renewal Authority will consider adopting a resolution designating the city website as the official posting place for meeting notices, as required by state law. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss strategies and instruct negotiators regarding the Fremont Center for the Arts. Consent items include approving November meeting minutes and receiving cash disbursements.

• Resolution 1, Series 2025 designating www.canoncity.org as the official posting place for notices
• Executive session to determine negotiating positions and strategy for Fremont Center for the Arts
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2024 meeting
• Receive and file cash disbursements from November 7, 2024 to January 8, 2025

General Government

The General Government Committee discussed updating the city's building codes from the 2018 to the 2024 International Codes, including energy efficiency and residential code changes. The timeline calls for adoption by November 2025 with an effective date of January 1, 2026. The update is partly motivated by state law HB22-1362 regarding energy code compliance after July 1, 2026.

• Discussion of adopting 2024 International Codes (IBC, IRC, IECC, and others)
• Timeline for code adoption: draft ordinance by Sept–Oct 2025, council approval by Nov 2025, effective Jan 1, 2026
• Reason for update includes ISO rating and Colorado HB22-1362 energy code requirements
• New 2024 IECC requirements for solar-ready systems and EV-ready infrastructure
• Single-family dwelling sprinkler exemption retained from 2018 IRC, sprinklers required only for three or more units

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Main Street Reconstruction Project Open House. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Main Street Reconstruction Project Open House

Board of Adjustment

The regular monthly meeting scheduled for January 07, 2025, will not be held. The cancellation is due to a lack of items submitted for consideration.

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda including a $3,035,787 contract for Main Street Reconstruction, award multiple other bids for materials and services, and hold a public hearing on a new liquor license for Maverik at 105 Latigo Lane. They will also adopt a budget appropriation ordinance on second reading and discuss a resolution on public notice posting. An executive session is scheduled to discuss negotiations regarding the Fremont Center for the Arts.

• Award Bid 01-25 Main Street Reconstruction & Streetscape to Pyramid Construction, not to exceed $3,035,787.06
• Award Bid 04-25 Concrete/Flowfill to Langston Concrete, Inc., not to exceed $121,000
• Authorize purchase of 530 Royal Gorge Blvd for not to exceed $137,500
• Public hearing for new liquor license (Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine) for Maverik 5431 at 105 Latigo Lane
• Executive session to discuss negotiations regarding Fremont Center for the Arts