Fort Morgan public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a public hearing for a parking variance at 414 Southridge Road and consider second reading of a budget amendment (Ordinance 1304). Council will also vote on a resolution approving the 21st interim agreement for the Northern Integrated Supply Project and hold a first reading of an emergency ordinance (1305) imposing a moratorium on natural medicine healing centers. Additionally, the first reading of Ordinance 1306 will amend municipal code definitions, with a public hearing scheduled for January 7.
- Public hearing on variance from parking code requirements at 414 Southridge Road
- Second reading and final action on Ordinance 1304 amending the 2024 budget
- Resolution approving the 21st interim agreement for participation in the Northern Integrated Supply Project
- First reading of Emergency Ordinance 1305 imposing a temporary moratorium on natural medicine healing centers
- First reading of Ordinance 1306 amending Municipal Code Section 1-2-10 'Definitions'
The Fort Morgan City Council approved an emergency ordinance imposing a six-month moratorium on natural medicine healing centers, effective Jan. 1, 2025, to allow time for research and regulation. The council also approved a parking variance for Gateway Apartments, a budget amendment, and a NISP agreement, among other actions.
- Approved emergency ordinance imposing 6-month moratorium on natural medicine healing centers (unanimous)
- Approved parking variance at 414 Southridge Road for Gateway Apartments, pending fire department review (unanimous)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 1304 amending 2024 budget, adding $3,976,270 to Capital Improvement Fund (unanimous)
- Approved 21st interim agreement for NISP participation (unanimous)
- Appointed Megan Boppre and John Hansen to Airport Advisory Board (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of ordinance amending municipal code definitions for 'publish' to mean city website (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including November disbursements and Dec. 3 minutes (unanimous)
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The City Council will review bids for a bar screen replacement project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Members will also discuss a moratorium on Natural Medicine businesses and consider amendments to development agreements with Brittany Homes and a Ford dealership.
- Bids for Wastewater Treatment Plant bar screen replacement project
- Discussion of moratorium on Natural Medicine businesses
- Ordinance amending the Hospital PUD
- Resolution amending development agreement with Brittany Homes
- Resolution amending development agreement with Ford dealership
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council will consider bids for a bar screen replacement project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. They will also hold a first reading of an ordinance to amend the Hospital Planned Unit Development (PUD) and schedule a public hearing for January 7. Resolutions to amend development agreements with Brittany Homes and the Ford dealership are up for possible action. The council will also enter executive session to discuss negotiations for the sale of city property.
- Bids for Wastewater Treatment Plant bar screen replacement project
- First reading of ordinance amending Hospital PUD, with public hearing set for January 7
- Resolution amending development agreement with Brittany Homes
- Resolution amending development agreement with Ford dealership
- Executive session for sale of city property
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council will hold public hearings and consider final action on ordinances annexing and zoning the Jensen Farms property and the City Public Works Building. The council will also discuss homelessness, review a proposal for photo radar enforcement, and conduct first reading of a 2024 budget amendment.
- Public hearing and possible final action on annexation of Jensen Farms property
- Public hearing and possible final action on zoning for Jensen Farms property
- Public hearing and possible final action on annexation of City Public Works Building
- Public hearing and possible final action on zoning for City Public Works Building
- First reading of ordinance amending 2024 budget and discussion on photo radar enforcement proposal
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider final action on the 2025 budget calendar and Ordinance No. 1299. The body will also consider resolutions regarding gas rate adjustments and a mental health grant for the Police Department.
- Public hearing and possible final action on Ordinance No. 1299 (Annual Appropriation Ordinance)
- Possible action on a resolution adjusting gas rates
- Possible action on a resolution for the Police Department to apply for a mental health grant
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council will hold first readings on ordinances to annex and zone the Jensen Farms property and the City Public Works Building, with public hearings scheduled for Nov. 19. Other items include presentations on the Police Department building assessment, photo radar tickets, bids for HVAC replacement at the Water Treatment Plant, and infrastructure design for I-76 Progress Park. A resolution supporting a ballot question on publishing legal notices is also up for possible action.
- Presentation on architectural assessment of Police Department Building
- Presentation and discussion of photo radar tickets
- Bids for HVAC replacement at Water Treatment Plant
- Bids for infrastructure design and engineering for I-76 Progress Park
- First reading of ordinances to annex and zone Jensen Farms property and City Public Works Building (public hearings Nov. 19)
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The City Council will review the 2025 Budget and Schedule of Fees, including a possible first reading of the budget ordinance. The body is also considering adjustments to water and sewer rates and plant investment fees.
- Resolution adjusting water and sewer rates and plant investment fees
- Bids for design and engineering for new mast arm traffic signals at East Railroad Avenue and Sherman Street
- Annexation petitions for the Jensen Farms property and the new city public works property
- Public hearing and final action on Ordinance No. 1298 to adopt the 2024 Model Traffic Code
- First reading of the 2025 Budget and possible action on the 2025 Schedule of Fees
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council will review the proposed 2025 budget and schedule of fees. Council will also hear a presentation on bids for Aquatic Facility Feasibility and Design Services and consider a resolution authorizing the city manager to sign a DOLA grant application. The consent agenda includes approval of August disbursements and payroll, and minutes from the August 6 meeting.
- Presentation and possible action on bids for Aquatic Facility Feasibility and Design Services
- Resolution authorizing city manager to sign DOLA grant application paperwork
- Review of proposed 2025 budget and Schedule of Fees
- Approval of disbursements and payroll for August
- Approval of minutes from August 6, 2024 City Council regular meeting
The Fort Morgan City Council approved a $137,695 contract with Essenza Architecture for an aquatic facility feasibility study and design services, moving the project forward before 2025 budgeted funds. The council also authorized the city manager to sign paperwork for a DOLA grant application for Proposition 123 housing funding. The 2025 budget draft was reviewed, with formal presentation set for Oct. 5 and public hearing on Nov. 5. Public comments addressed downtown homelessness and safety concerns, with council noting ongoing efforts and future symposiums.
- Approved $137,695 contract with Essenza Architecture for aquatic facility feasibility study (unanimous)
- Authorized city manager to sign DOLA grant paperwork for Proposition 123 housing funding (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including August disbursements and payroll (unanimous)
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The City Council will consider spending $200,000 for a railroad spur replacement and authorizing a federal grant for the airport. The body will also hold a first reading of an ordinance to adopt the 2024 Model Traffic Code and review the 2025 budget calendar.
- Proposed $200,000 expenditure for city's share of railroad spur replacement in the industrial park
- Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign documents for a federal airport grant
- First reading of Ordinance adopting the 2024 Model Traffic Code
- Review of 2025 Budget Calendar, including Self-Insurance Fund and Schedule of Fees
- Executive session for six-month check-in with City Manager
The Fort Morgan City Council approved a resolution authorizing a $200,000 payment to Terratech for railroad spur improvements, funded from the 2024 budget. They also approved a resolution allowing the city manager to sign federal airport grant documents, and passed the first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2024 Model Traffic Code. The meeting included a presentation from the Fort Morgan Humane Society and a budget calendar review, but no action was taken on those items.
- Approved $200,000 payment to Terratech for railroad spur replacement (6-0)
- Authorized city manager to sign federal airport grant documents (6-0)
- Approved first reading of 2024 Model Traffic Code ordinance, public hearing set for Oct. 1 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of August 20, 2024 meeting (6-0)
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an emergency ordinance to refer a question to city voters on the November 5, 2024 coordinated election. The council will also appoint members to the Library Advisory and Historic Preservation boards, hear a presentation on Western Sugar's wastewater treatment plans, and consider requests for fee waivers for a Chamber Charreada event and disposal of a used Fire Department ladder truck. The 2025 budget calendar presentation will conclude.
- Appointment of Lesle Bundy to the Library Advisory Board
- Appointment of three members to the Historic Preservation Board
- Request for in-kind services and fee waivers for the Chamber of Commerce Charreada, and authorization for a beer garden on public property
- Resolution regarding disposal of a used ladder truck by the Fire Department
- Public hearing and possible action on an emergency ordinance placing a question on the November 5, 2024, election ballot
The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1297, placing a charter amendment on the Nov. 5, 2024 ballot to allow publishing ordinances on the city website instead of in the newspaper. They also approved appointments to the Library Advisory Board and Historic Preservation Board, in-kind services and a beer garden for the Chamber of Commerce Charreada, trading in a used fire ladder truck, and the consent agenda. No action was taken on Western Sugar's wastewater presentation or the 2025 budget presentations.
- Approved Ordinance No. 1297 for Nov. 5 ballot question on charter change (6-0)
- Appointed Lesle Bundy to Library Advisory Board (6-0)
- Reappointed Michael Schmeeckle and Debby D'Amico, appointed Gene Kind to Historic Preservation Board (6-0)
- Approved $4,378.20 in-kind services and fee waivers for Chamber Charreada, plus beer garden (6-0)
- Approved trading in old ladder truck to Front Range Fire Apparatus (6-0)
- Approved resolution calling for Nov. 5 municipal election (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including July disbursements and Aug. 6 minutes (6-0)
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The City Council will consider extending a development agreement with Grid Iron LLC, award bids for HVAC and roof replacements at the Library/Museum, and discuss potential policy direction following a Supreme Court decision on camping in public places. A first reading of an ordinance amending the construction materials and use tax will also be presented, with a public hearing scheduled for September 3. The council will continue its 2025 budget presentation for the General Fund.
- Resolution extending Development Agreement with Grid Iron LLC
- Bids for Library/Museum HVAC Replacement
- Bids for Library/Museum Flat Roof Replacement
- Discussion on Supreme Court decision on camping in public places (Chief Sharp)
- First reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 20 on construction materials and use tax
The Fort Morgan City Council approved a one-year extension for the Grid Iron LLC sports bar project, accepted bids for HVAC and roof replacements at the library/museum, and advanced an ordinance clarifying construction materials tax. Council also directed staff to research solutions regarding camping in public places following a Supreme Court decision, with no action taken.
- Approved one-year extension of development agreement for Grid Iron LLC project (6-0)
- Accepted $55,988 bid from Ruppel's Plumbing & Heating for library/museum HVAC replacement (6-0)
- Accepted $97,570.04 bid from 3G Construction for library/museum flat roof replacement (6-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance amending construction materials definition, public hearing set for Sept. 3 (6-0)
- Directed staff to research camping-in-public-places solutions, report back at future meeting
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council will meet on July 16, 2024, to discuss requests for in-kind services and fee waivers for the Fall Harvest Car Show and Break the Silence events. They will also review the 2025 Budget Calendar for the General Fund and act on routine items via a consent agenda, including June payroll and July meeting minutes.
- Request for in-kind services and fee waivers for the Fall Harvest Car Show
- Request for in-kind services and fee waivers for Break the Silence event
- Presentation of 2025 Budget Calendar for the General Fund
- Approval of June disbursements and payroll
- Approval of minutes from the July 2, 2024 City Council meeting
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The City Council will hold a public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 1296 regarding 2023 fund appropriations. The council will also consider the adoption of the final 2023 financial audit. Additionally, staff will present 2025 budget expenditures for the Capital Improvement Fund.
- Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 1296 regarding 2023 fund appropriations
- Adoption of the final 2023 financial audit
- Presentation of 2025 budget expenditures for the Capital Improvement Fund
- Recognition of the July Business of the Month
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance to amend the 2023 budget. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the final plat for Gateway Park LLC property. Additionally, staff will present the draft audit of the 2023 city budget.
- First reading of an ordinance amending the 2023 budget
- Public hearing and action on final plat for Gateway Park LLC property
- Bids for a bucket truck for the Electric Department
- Bids for 2024 HBP Paving and Surface Treatment Projects
- Presentation of the draft audit of the 2023 city budget
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The City Council will meet at Quail Dunes Golf Course following a tour of city facilities. The agenda includes a presentation on the 2025 budget calendar for the Electric, Gas, and Sanitation Funds. Additionally, the nonprofit organization Rising Up is scheduled to present.
- Presentation of 2025 Budget Expenditures for Electric, Gas, and Sanitation Funds
- Presentation by nonprofit organization Rising Up
- Approval of May 21, 2024 City Council minutes
- Council tour of Cemetery, Library/Museum, Parks Dept., Airport, and Golf Course
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 21, 2024, preceded by a tour of city departments. The council will hear a presentation on water and sewer rate studies by Raftelis, consider a request for in-kind services and fee waivers for the Morgan County Fair, and review 2025 budget projections including employee pay adjustments. Two executive sessions are scheduled for negotiations on a water purchase and economic incentives.
- Presentation and possible action on water and sewer rate studies by Raftelis
- Request for in-kind services and fee waivers for the Morgan County Fair
- 2025 budget calendar review: employee pay adjustments and revenue projections
- Consent agenda: approval of April disbursements and payroll, and May 7 meeting minutes
- Executive sessions on water purchase and economic incentives negotiations
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 7, 2024, following a tour of city facilities. The agenda includes possible action on appointments to the Golf Course Advisory Board and Historic Preservation Board, a request for in-kind services and fee waivers for the Bobstock music festival, and a discussion on parking violations for blocking driveways. The council will also receive a presentation on 2025 budget goals and hold two executive sessions regarding police chief performance goals and police investigations.
- Appointment of five members to the Golf Course Advisory Board
- Appointment of Lyn Deal to the Historic Preservation Board
- Request for in-kind services and fee waivers for Bobstock music festival, including a beer garden on public property
- Discussion on parking violations for blocking driveways
- Executive sessions on police chief performance goals and police investigations
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2024, preceded by a tour of city departments. The council will consider resolutions on an amended development agreement for Cargill housing projects, donating outdated electric meters to MEAN, bids for sanitation trash containers, and wastewater collection relining projects. They will also discuss a possible trap/neuter/release program for cats and issue a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
- Resolution to authorize mayor to sign amended development agreement for Cargill housing projects
- Resolution to donate outdated electric meters to MEAN
- Resolution on bids for Sanitation Trash Containers
- Resolution on bids for Wastewater Collection relining projects
- Discussion of possible Municipal Code amendment for trap/neuter/release program for cats
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 2, 2024, starting with a tour of the Fire Department, Burlington Facility, and Water Treatment Plant, followed by the meeting at the Water Treatment Plant. The council will consider bids for roof replacement, cemetery shop expansion, and water infrastructure projects, and hear a presentation from SARA House. The meeting is off-site, so no virtual attendance option is available.
- Bids for roof replacement at Planning/Zoning Building
- Bids for Cemetery shop expansion
- Bids for 2024 Water Underground Infrastructure Projects
- Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month
- SARA House nonprofit presentation
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council is holding a retreat to discuss items needing direction, review the 5-year capital plan, and set priorities for the 2025 budget. The meeting also includes long-range planning for 2026 and beyond, based on a council survey and member ideas. This is a discussion and planning session, not a voting meeting.
- Review of the 5-year capital plan
- Discussion of council priorities for the 2025 budget
- Long-range planning for 2026 and beyond
- Training and/or legal issues by the attorneys
- Results of council survey on priorities
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council will hear annual reports from the Volunteer Fire Department and Police Department, consider a resolution to authorize a Community Development Block Grant application for Gateway Village Apartments, and discuss a resolution regarding city bank accounts. The meeting also includes appointments, a consent agenda for routine approvals, and an executive session on police chief goals and personnel matters.
- Resolution authorizing city manager to sign CDBG application for Gateway Village Apartments
- Resolution regarding city bank accounts
- Appointment of Chuck Morgan to Senior Center Advisory Board
- Presentation of Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department annual report
- Executive session to review Police Chief 2024 goals and personnel issues
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 1295, approving an amended power purchase agreement with the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska. The council will also consider adjusting net metering rates for the Electric Department and adopting the 2025 budget calendar. Two executive sessions are scheduled for personnel matters, including the City Manager's annual evaluation and Police Department discussions.
- Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 1295, Amended and Restated Service Schedule M Power Purchase Agreement with Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska
- Resolution adjusting net metering rates for the Electric Department
- Resolution approving and adopting the 2025 Budget Calendar
- Presentation of City Manager's Annual Report
- Executive sessions for City Manager evaluation and Police Chief personnel discussions
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the second reading of Ordinance No. 1295, which approves an amended power purchase agreement with the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska. The council will also consider adjusting net metering rates for the Electric Department, adopt the 2025 budget calendar, and hear the City Manager's annual report. Two executive sessions are scheduled for personnel matters, including the City Manager's evaluation and a police department discussion.
- Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 1295, Amended and Restated Service Schedule M Power Purchase Agreement with Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska
- Resolution adjusting net metering rates for the Electric Department
- Resolution approving and adopting the 2025 Budget Calendar
- Presentation of City Manager's Annual Report
- Executive sessions for City Manager evaluation and police department discussion
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council will consider bids for a golf cart fleet replacement and a drum-style chipper, and will hold a first reading on a power purchase agreement with the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska. A public hearing and second reading will address an ordinance amending tobacco product regulations. The consent agenda includes approval of January disbursements and payroll, and minutes from a prior meeting.
- Bids for Golf Cart Fleet Replacement
- Bids for hand-fed drum-style chipper for Parks Department
- Resolution to apply for Community Development Block Grant for Gateway Village Apartments
- First reading of Ordinance 1295: Amended and Restated Service Schedule M Power Purchase Agreement with Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska
- Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 1294: amending Section 10-4-10 regarding tobacco products
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council will hold its regular meeting with several action items, including appointments to advisory boards, a resolution to carry over 2023 budget items for capital projects, and bids for mosquito control services. The council will also consider intergovernmental agreements for first responder mental health training and police data sharing, plus a first reading of a tobacco code amendment. A public hearing and second reading are scheduled for Ordinance 1293 amending the 2020 Model Traffic Code.
- Appointments to Senior Center Advisory Board (3 members) and Library Advisory Board (1 member)
- Resolution to carry over 2023 budget items for various capital projects
- Bids for Annual Integrated Mosquito Control Services
- Intergovernmental agreement with Auxilium Responder LLC for first responder mental health peer team training
- Ordinance 1294 first reading amending Section 10-4-10 of municipal code on tobacco products
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Key actions include electing a Mayor Pro Tem, considering bids for park and golf maintenance equipment, and reviewing a first reading of an ordinance amending the 2020 Model Traffic Code. The council will also vote on a resolution to apply for a behavioral health grant for the Police Department.
- Election of Mayor Pro Tem by ballot
- Bids for Parks Dept. wide-area mower
- Bids for two heavy-duty work carts for Golf Maintenance
- Bids for sidewinder mower for Golf Maintenance
- First reading of Ordinance 1293 amending 2020 Model Traffic Code; public hearing scheduled for Feb 6
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Fort Morgan City Council is holding a special organizational meeting to swear in newly elected officials, including Mayor Kevin Lindell and Councilmembers Bill Garcia, Loren Boyett, and Jeff Morford. The council will also consider resolutions to ratify the appointment of Trae Boehm as Fire Chief and to confirm appointments and contract extensions for the City Manager, Police Chief, Municipal Judge, and other officials. Additionally, they will designate the official posting site for meeting notices and establish city bank accounts.
- Recognition of Ann Iungerich for efforts to bring HGTV to Fort Morgan
- Oath of office for Mayor Kevin Lindell and Councilmembers Bill Garcia, Loren Boyett, Jeff Morford
- Resolution affirming fire department vote and ratifying Trae Boehm as Fire Chief
- Resolution confirming appointments and extending contracts for City Manager, Police Chief, and Municipal Judge
- Resolution designating official posting site for meeting notices under Colorado Open Meetings Law
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the rezoning of Gateway Park LLC to a PUD and the preliminary plat for the Gateway Park Major Subdivision. Other business includes reviewing bids for janitorial services and copier leases, and authorizing a land swap with Smirk’s Inc.
- Rezoning Gateway Park LLC to a PUD (Ordinance No. 1292)
- Preliminary Plat for the Gateway Park Major Subdivision
- Bids for city Janitorial Services
- Bids for the lease of multiple digital, color, multifunctional photocopiers
- Land swap with Smirk’s Inc. at the golf course property