Fort Morgan public meetings in 2025

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will consider several infrastructure bids and the purchase of police vehicles. Public hearings are scheduled for two ordinances regarding tax collection and the prohibition of graywater systems. The council will also evaluate the police chief in executive session.

• Ordinance No. (1326) amending Municipal Code concerning tax collection
• Ordinance No. (1327) prohibiting graywater use and treatment works
• Bids for 2025 Ensign Street Storm Sewer Improvements and Ensign Street/Main Street Storm Sewer Pipe
• Bids for Fort Morgan Municipal Airport Apron Expansion Project and RFP for a Fixed Base Operator
• Purchase of upfit police vehicles

The council unanimously approved the final reading of Ordinance No. 1326, implementing the voter‑approved 1% sales tax increase. It also approved multiple project contracts, including an airport apron expansion ($1,344,421), storm‑sewer improvements (up to $2,250,000), a fixed‑base operator ($159,874 per year), and purchase of two police SUVs ($121,568.98). Additional unanimous actions included appointing three Library Advisory Board members, extending the Fort Morgan Property development agreement, and adopting Ordinance No. 1327 prohibiting graywater installations.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1326 (1% sales tax amendment) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance No. 1327 (graywater prohibition) – unanimous
• Approved contract with Concrete Concepts dba Pyramid Construction for airport apron expansion ($1,344,421) – unanimous
• Approved contract with SMH West LLC for Ensign Street storm sewer improvements (up to $2,250,000) – unanimous
• Approved purchase of two Dodge Durango police SUVs from UTILITAC ($121,568.98, not to exceed $155,500) – unanimous
• Approved Fixed Base Operator contract with Michael Bohn – Fort Morgan Aviation Services, LLC ($159,874 per year) – unanimous
• Appointed Abigail Patterson, Karen Sheldon, and Salles Gaines to Library Advisory Board – unanimous
• Approved amendment to Fort Morgan Property development agreement extending to 2027/2029 – unanimous

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will consider a series of resolutions, including an increase to the fire pension, contracts for design and roof replacement projects, and several development agreements. It will also take first readings of ordinances on tax collection and graywater use, and hold a public hearing on a feral cat protocol ordinance. Additional items include a resolution on an electric‑vehicle charging proposal and a street‑department truck acquisition.

• Resolution to increase fire pension – presented by Chief Boehm
• Resolution approving Essenza Architecture agreement for Fort Morgan Aquatic Facility schematic design – presented by Mr. Underwood
• Resolution approving Omnia purchasing collective for 2026 Streets/Sanitation Building South Roof Replacement – presented by Mr. Underwood
• First reading of ordinance to amend municipal code on tax collection, with public hearing scheduled for Dec. 16 – presented by Ms. Edson
• Second reading, public hearing, and possible final approval of ordinance amending feral cat protocols – presented by Mayor Lindell

The council approved a fire pension increase to $525 per month, accepted a $223,321 dump/plow truck bid, and hired Essenza Architecture for the new aquatics facility design. It also approved the Omnia roof‑replacement bid, amendments to Acadia Farms and Grid Iron development agreements, and an opt‑out from state EV‑charging rules. First readings of tax and gray‑water ordinances were approved, and the final reading of the feral cat ordinance was rejected by a 4‑3 vote.

• Approved fire pension increase to $525/month (unanimous, Morford recused)
• Approved $223,321 dump/plow truck bid from TransWest Trucks (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Essenza Architecture for aquatics design ($1.84M‑$2.25M) (unanimous)
• Approved $993,917 Omnia roof‑replacement bid from B&M Roofing (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Acadia Farms development and loan agreements (unanimous)
• Approved two‑year extension of Grid Iron development agreement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to opt out of state EV‑charging requirements (unanimous)
• Disapproved final reading of Ordinance No. 1325 on feral cat protocols (4‑3)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will consider approving a First Amendment to a development agreement, supporting a state housing grant, and authorizing the sale of two vacant properties. The meeting includes public hearings and possible resolutions for the annexation and zoning of the Enclave A and Enclave B properties.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1321 (annexing Enclave A Property)
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1322 (zoning Enclave A Property)
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1323 (annexing Enclave B Property)
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1324 (zoning Enclave B Property)
• Approval of disbursements and payroll for October

The council heard presentations and public hearings on several annexation and zoning ordinances, a development agreement amendment, a housing needs assessment resolution, and property sale resolutions. Routine consent‑agenda items for payroll and prior meeting minutes were noted. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote totals for the agenda items.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will consider resolutions for affordable housing review policies and the appointment of a municipal prosecutor. The meeting includes public hearings on two municipal code amendments. An executive session is scheduled regarding the Bijou Subdivision development agreement.

• Ordinance No. 1320: Amending Municipal Code concerning enforcement of weed violations
• Ordinance No. 1321: Amending Municipal Code concerning feral cat protocols
• Resolution establishing expedited review policies for future affordable housing projects
• Resolution appointing a municipal prosecutor and approving a legal services agreement
• Executive session regarding Bijou Subdivision development agreement

The Fort Morgan City Council approved several items by unanimous vote, including the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes and a resolution to create expedited review policies for future affordable housing projects. The council also appointed a municipal prosecutor, approved a legal services agreement, and passed the second reading of the weed‑violation ordinance. The ordinance on feral cat protocols was tabled with no action taken.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution establishing expedited review policies for future affordable housing projects (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution appointing a municipal prosecutor and legal services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 1320 on weed violations and ordered publication by title only (unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance amending the municipal code concerning feral cat protocols; no action taken (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council will hold a quasi‑judicial hearing on a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Victor’s Sushi 3, LLC at 119 W. Beaver Ave., and consider several resolutions including a plat amendment for the Legacy Townhomes at CentrePointe, RFPs for a comprehensive plan update and audit services, and a second‑reading public hearing on Ordinance No. 1319 to adopt the 2026 budget and set the mill levy. Additional agenda items include a resolution to grant local landmark status and first readings of ordinances on weed enforcement and feral‑cat protocols. Routine items on the consent agenda cover September disbursements and meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and council action on a Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for Victor’s Sushi 3, LLC at 119 W. Beaver Ave.
• Presentation and possible approval of a Plat Amendment for Legacy Townhomes at CentrePointe
• Presentation and possible action on the RFP for a Comprehensive Plan Update
• Presentation and possible action on the RFP for Audit Services
• Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 1319 to adopt the 2026 budget and set the mill levy

The Fort Morgan City Council unanimously approved the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for 2026, establishing the city’s tax levy and fund allocations. The council also approved a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Victor’s Sushi 3, LLC, a plat amendment for Legacy Townhomes at CentrePointe, and bids for a comprehensive plan update and audit services. Landmark status was granted to the Sutton Building at 215 Main St., and first readings of ordinances on weed/nuisance violations and feral cat protocols were approved with public hearings set for Nov. 4. No action was taken on police traffic‑enforcement technology or allowing golf carts on city streets.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1319, the 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved new hotel & restaurant liquor license for Victor’s Sushi 3, LLC at 119 W. Beaver Ave (unanimous)
• Approved plat amendment for Legacy Townhomes at CentrePointe (unanimous)
• Approved bid from RICK Engineering for comprehensive plan update, $142,755 (unanimous)
• Approved bid from Clinger Hagerman for audit services, $32,500 (unanimous)
• Approved landmark status for the Sutton Building at 215 Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending weed/nuisance violations and scheduled public hearing for Nov. 4 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending feral cat protocols and scheduled public hearing for Nov. 4 (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will consider several resolutions, including a public hearing on a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for The Rooster Agro Food, LLC at 104 S. Main St. They will also take up a resolution to purchase a Solar Bee for the Water Treatment Plant and the first reading of an ordinance to adopt the 2026 budget, set the mill levy and appropriate funds. Additional items include adopting the 2026 schedule of fees and first readings of annexation and zoning ordinances for Enclave A and Enclave B.

• Public hearing on Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for The Rooster Agro Food, LLC at 104 S. Main St.
• Resolution to purchase a Solar Bee for the Water Treatment Plant
• First reading of ordinance to adopt the 2026 budget, set the mill levy and appropriate monies
• Resolution to adopt the 2026 schedule of fees
• First readings of ordinances annexing and zoning Enclave A and Enclave B

The Fort Morgan City Council approved several unanimous actions, including a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for The Rooster Agro Food, LLC; the purchase of a $65,422 Solar Bee for the water treatment plant; reimbursement of $166,147.21 to Riverside Homes for North State Street construction; and an incentive development agreement for a 15,000‑sq‑ft expansion at 2550 E. Platte Ave. Additional unanimous approvals covered the first reading of the 2026 budget, adoption of the 2026 fee schedule, and first readings to annex and zone Enclave A and Enclave B properties.

• Approved Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for The Rooster Agro Food, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Solar Bee for water treatment plant, $65,422 (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement to Riverside Homes, $166,147.21 (unanimous)
• Approved incentive development agreement for 15,000‑sq‑ft expansion at 2550 E. Platte Ave (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of 2026 Schedule of Fees (unanimous)
• Approved first reading annexation of Enclave A property (unanimous)
• Approved first reading zoning of Enclave B property as B‑2 General Business (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning the Bijou Subdivision and amending the Riverview Commons PUD. The body will also discuss the sale of an abandoned well site and property within Jensen Farms Minor Subdivision.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1317 to rezone Bijou Subdivision from R-2 to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1318 for PUD amendments for Riverview Commons
• Proposed sale of vacant land at an abandoned well site
• Proposed sale of real property in Jensen Farms Minor Subdivision and a development agreement
• Liquor license application for Victor’s Sushi 3, LLC at 119 W. Beaver Ave

The Fort Morgan City Council unanimously approved a new liquor license for Victor’s Sushi 3, LLC, the sale of a vacant lot at 617 Main St., and the sale of property in the Jensen Farms Minor Subdivision with a development agreement for three retail pads. The council also updated bank account signatories, adopted second‑reading resolutions for the Bijou Subdivision rezoning and Riverview Commons PUD amendments, and approved the routine consent agenda items. Councilmember Bill Garcia was absent and Councilmember Loren Boyett was absent for several of the votes.

• Approved new Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for Victor’s Sushi 3, LLC (119 W. Beaver Ave.) – unanimous
• Approved sale of vacant lot at 617 Main St. to Ditter and Fishers of All About the Smoke – unanimous
• Approved sale of property in Jensen Farms Minor Subdivision and development agreement with FM LAND I, LLC for three retail pads – unanimous
• Approved update of signatories for city‑held bank accounts – unanimous
• Approved second reading of Bijou Subdivision rezoning ordinance – unanimous
• Approved second reading of Riverview Commons PUD amendments ordinance – unanimous
• Approved Consent Agenda items (August payroll disbursements and September 2 minutes) – unanimous

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council unanimously approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes. They accepted the Bank of Colorado’s proposal for city banking services. They also approved several ordinances, including reimbursement for wastewater expansion expenses, first readings of rezoning and PUD amendment ordinances, and a second reading to increase electric rates.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Bank of Colorado banking proposal (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement resolution for wastewater expansion expenses (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 1317 rezoning Bijou Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of PUD amendment ordinance for Riverview Commons (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 1316 increasing electric rates (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council unanimously approved a 1% sales‑tax increase ballot question that includes a 20‑year sunset clause ending Dec 31 2046. Other unanimous approvals included a new hotel‑restaurant liquor license for The Rooster Agro Food, LLC; a $1,325,000 paving and surface‑treatment contract with Martin Marietta Materials; a gas‑rate increase from $0.34 to $0.40; and the first reading of an electric‑rate ordinance with a public hearing set for Sept 2. The consent agenda and several routine items were also approved unanimously, while a sales‑tax ballot question without a sunset option failed because no motion was made.

• Approved new Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for The Rooster Agro Food, LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted Martin Marietta Materials paving bid up to $1,325,000 (unanimous)
• Approved gas‑rate increase to $0.40 per unit (unanimous)
• Approved 1% sales‑tax increase ballot question with 20‑year sunset (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of electric‑rate ordinance; public hearing set for Sept 2 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (disbursements/payroll and August 5 minutes) (unanimous)
• Sales‑tax ballot question without sunset option died (no motion)
• No action taken on 2026 budget proposals (discussion only)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council unanimously approved the bid from Piper Sandler to provide bond underwriting services for potential wastewater treatment and indoor aquatic facility projects. It also approved several other items, including remote chief building official services, in‑kind fee waivers for two community events, an amended waste‑coalition MOU, an incentive agreement with FM76, LLC, and the final readings of annexation and zoning ordinances for the Enclave C property.

• Approved bond underwriting services bid from Piper Sandler (unanimous)
• Approved Remote Chief Building Official Services bid from Comprehensive Building Code Services (unanimous)
• Approved in‑kind services and fee waivers $7,333.90 for Fall Harvest Car Show (unanimous)
• Approved in‑kind services, fee waivers $2,941.36 and beer garden for Hispanic Heritage Celebration (unanimous)
• Approved amended Memorandum of Understanding with Morgan County Waste Coalition (unanimous)
• Approved incentive and development agreement with FM76, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1314 annexing Enclave C property (unanimous)
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1315 zoning Enclave C property as Industrial Business (I) (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council unanimously approved a resolution to provide in‑kind services and waive fees totaling $2,569 for the annual Break the Silence event. It also unanimously approved a resolution supporting the city’s application to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs for Main Street Candidate program status. Additionally, the council approved the consent agenda, which included June payroll and disbursements and the minutes of this meeting, by unanimous vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved $2,569 in‑kind services and fee waivers for Break the Silence event (unanimous)
• Approved Main Street Candidate program DOLA application (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda: June payroll/disbursements and meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance annexing the Enclave C property and set a public hearing for August 5. It also unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance zoning Enclave C as Industrial Business, with the same hearing date. The June 17 meeting minutes and the final 2024 financial audit were each approved unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved first reading annexing Enclave C property (unanimous)
• Approved first reading zoning Enclave C as Industrial Business (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted final 2024 financial audit (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council approved the application for a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for El Valle Restaurant at 129 W. Platte Ave. It also adopted a resolution to hold the municipal election on Nov 4 2025, authorized a police department grant for mental‑health services, and approved Ordinance No. 1312 amending the 2024 budget. The first reading of the feral‑cat protocol ordinance failed, and the Consent Agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved motion to table El Valle liquor license hearing for July 1 (6‑0)
• Approved motion to continue El Valle liquor license hearing (6‑0)
• Approved El Valle Restaurant liquor license application (6‑0)
• Approved resolution for municipal election on Nov 4 2025 (6‑0)
• Approved police department grant application for mental‑health program (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1312 amending the 2024 budget (6‑0)
• First reading of feral‑cat protocol ordinance failed (3‑3)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council approved four items by unanimous vote: the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes; the first reading of an ordinance amending the 2024 city budget and set a public hearing for June 17; the second reading of Ordinance No. 1310 adopting the 2024 Model Traffic Code; and the second reading of Ordinance No. 1311 amending the municipal code on natural medicine.

• Approved May 20, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending 2024 budget and scheduled public hearing for June 17 (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 1310 adopting 2024 Model Traffic Code (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 1311 amending municipal code on natural medicine (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council unanimously approved fee waivers for the Morgan County Fair and authorized the sale of a vacant lot in the Nelson Subdivision. It also accepted four on‑call contractors for stormwater pond maintenance, purchased new trash containers for $107,138, and moved forward with first readings of traffic‑code and natural‑medicine ordinances, plus a final reading of a curfew amendment. Routine consent agenda items were also approved.

• Approved $4,950 in‑kind services and fee waivers for Morgan County Fair (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of vacant lot in Nelson Subdivision to the Elricks (unanimous)
• Accepted bids from four contractors as on‑call for stormwater pond maintenance (6‑0, one recused)
• Approved $107,138 purchase of 146 trash containers from EJS Supply (unanimous)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance amending 2024 Model Traffic Code (unanimous)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance regulating natural‑medicine providers (unanimous)
• Adopted second and final reading of curfew amendment ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including April disbursements and May 6 minutes (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council unanimously approved several contracts, including a $2.35 million bid for the Barlow Road concrete repaving project. It also accepted bids for water‑mainline replacement ($530,530) and a water‑treatment plant SCADA upgrade ($248,236). Additional unanimous actions were the approval of in‑kind services for the Bobstock Music Festival, a new liquor license for El Valle Restaurant, and the first reading of a curfew ordinance amendment.

• Approved Barlow Road concrete repaving bid up to $2,350,000 (unanimous)
• Approved water‑mainline replacement bid $530,530 to Darin Neb Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved water‑treatment plant SCADA/PLC upgrade bid $248,236 to HOA Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved $9,960 in‑kind services and fee waivers for Bobstock Music Festival and permitted a beer garden (unanimous)
• Accepted new Hotel & Restaurant liquor license application for El Valle Restaurant, 129 W. Platte Ave., and set hearing for June 17 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending curfew rules, scheduling public hearing for May 20 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the April 15, 2025 council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month and Historic Preservation Month (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council unanimously approved a resolution to provide a 3% cost‑of‑living increase for the police department’s old‑hire pension plan for the next two years. They also unanimously approved the renewal of Midwest Liquors’ retail liquor license despite a state violation, and approved several contract bids—including a $146,700 bar‑screen installation at the wastewater plant and a $316,711.23 storage shed for the golf course. Additional resolutions were adopted to adjust sanitation rates, update city bank account signatories, and support an application to raise the local emergency telephone charge from $2.12 to $3 per line. The council directed staff to refer the pedestrian‑on‑golf‑course issue to the Golf Course Advisory Board and approved the consent agenda items.

• Approved 3% cost‑of‑living increase for police old‑hire pension plan (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Midwest Liquors retail liquor license at 105 S. Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved sanitation rate adjustments recommending up to 20% increases (unanimous)
• Approved $146,700 bid to install bar screen at wastewater treatment plant (unanimous)
• Approved $316,711.23 bid for golf course equipment storage building (unanimous)
• Approved resolution updating signatories for city‑held bank accounts (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting application to increase PUC emergency telephone charge to $3 per line (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (disbursements, payroll, minutes) (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. Councilmember James Parks moved, and the council unanimously reappointed Jeni Elrick to a six‑year term on the Planning Commission. A resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to sign paperwork for a DOLA grant was presented, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The meeting also included proclamations and a business‑of‑the‑month recognition.

• Approved March 18, 2025 council minutes – unanimous vote
• Reappointed Jeni Elrick to Planning Commission for six years – unanimous vote
• Resolution authorizing Public Works Director to sign DOLA grant paperwork – outcome not recorded