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 Fort Morgan City Council will meet on September 2, 2025, to decide on several key items including a proposed electric rate increase, reimbursement for wastewater expansion expenses, and bids for banking services. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the electric rate ordinance and first readings of rezoning proposals for two subdivisions.

• First reading of Ordinance 1317 rezoning The Bijou Subdivision from R-2 to PUD
• First reading of Ordinance 1318 PUD amendments for Riverview Commons
• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 1316 increasing electric rates effective October 1, 2025
• Possible action on resolution approving reimbursement for wastewater expansion project expenses
• Presentation and possible action on bids for banking services

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 City Council will discuss potential sales tax increase ballot questions with and without sunset options. The body is also considering rate adjustments for gas and electric services and reviewing bids for paving projects.

• Sales tax increase ballot questions (with and without sunset options)
• Resolution adjusting gas rates
• Ordinance adjusting electric rates
• Bids for HBP Paving and Surface Treatment Projects
• Liquor license application for The Rooster Agro Food, LLC at 104 S. Main Street

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 Fort Morgan City Council will meet to decide on a new liquor license for The Rooster Agro Food, LLC, accept bids for paving projects, and consider resolutions to adjust gas and electric rates. They will also review a 2026 budget calendar and discuss potential sales tax increases. Two executive sessions are scheduled to address land sales and water lease negotiations.

• Formal acceptance of Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License application for The Rooster Agro Food, LLC at 104 S. Main Street
• Presentation and possible action on bids for HBP Paving and Surface Treatment Projects
• Possible resolution to adjust gas rates
• Possible resolution to approve a sales tax increase ballot question (with and without sunset option)
• First reading of an ordinance adjusting electric rates and scheduling a public hearing for September 2

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will hold public hearings on annexing the Enclave C Property and establishing it as an Industrial zoning district. The body will also review bids for bond underwriting and building official services, and present the 2026 General Fund budget.

• Ordinance No. 1313: Annexation of the Enclave C Property
• Ordinance No. 1314: Industrial (I) zoning for the Enclave C Annexation
• Incentive and development agreement for FM 76 LLC
• Bids for Bond Underwriting Services and Remote Chief Building Official Services
• Memorandum of Understanding with Waste Coalition

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 City Council will review the 2026 budget calendar and discuss funding for an aquatic facility. The body will also consider a resolution for the Main Street Candidate Program and a request for fee waivers for the Break the Silence Festival.

• Presentation of 2026 Budget Revenues and Expenditures for the General Fund
• Possible action on in-kind services and fee waivers for the Break the Silence Festival
• Discussion on funding for aquatic facility
• Possible discussion on a Resolution for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Main Street Candidate Program
• Executive sessions regarding economic incentives and an industrial connection to the wastewater treatment facility

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 City Council will review ordinances for the annexation and zoning of the Enclave C property. The body will also consider the adoption of the final 2024 financial audit and review the 2026 budget calendar.

• First reading of Ordinance annexing the Enclave C Property
• First reading of Ordinance zoning the Enclave C property
• Acceptance and adoption of the final 2024 financial audit
• Presentation of 2026 Budget Calendar for Capital Improvement Fund and Conservation Trust
• Work session on Police Department Strategic Plan

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 City Council will consider a budget amendment for 2024 and a liquor license application for El Valle Restaurant. The body will also discuss a municipal election for November 2025 and a new ordinance regarding feral cat protocols.

• Public hearing and action on a Hotel & Restaurant/Tavern Liquor License for El Valle Restaurant at 129 W. Platte Ave
• Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 1312 to amend the 2024 Budget
• First reading of Ordinance 1313 amending Municipal Code concerning feral cat protocols
• Resolution to call for a General Municipal Election on November 4, 2025
• Resolution authorizing the Police Department to apply for a DOLA mental health grant

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 City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding the 2024 Model Traffic Code and the regulation of natural medicine. The body will also review a rate study for the Electric Department and a feasibility study for an indoor aquatic facility.

• First reading of Ordinance 1312 to amend the 2024 Budget
• Public hearing and final approval of Ordinance 1310 amending the 2024 Model Traffic Code
• Public hearing and final approval of Ordinance 1311 regarding the Regulation of Natural Medicine
• Presentation of a rate study for the Electric Department by JK Energy Consultants
• Presentation of findings from the indoor aquatic facility feasibility study by Essenza

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 City Council will consider several ordinances, including updates to the traffic code and natural medicine regulations. The body will also review bids for sanitation containers and stormwater pond maintenance, and discuss the 2026 budget calendar regarding employee pay.

• Public hearing and final action on Ordinance No. 1309 regarding curfew for certain minors
• First reading of Ordinance 1310 amending the 2024 Model Traffic Code
• First reading of Ordinance 1311 regarding the Regulation of Natural Medicine
• Proposed sale of vacant real estate in Nelson’s subdivision (abandoned well site)
• Bids for Stormwater Pond Maintenance and Sanitation Trash Containers

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 City Council will review bids for water mainline replacements, Barlow Road reconstruction, and Water Treatment Plant upgrades. The body will also consider a liquor license application for El Valle Restaurant and an ordinance regarding curfews.

• Bids for Barlow Road reconstruction
• Bids for water mainline replacements
• Bids for PLC and SCADA upgrades at the Water Treatment Plant
• Liquor license application for El Valle Restaurant at 129 W. Platte Ave.
• First reading of Ordinance 1309 amending municipal code regarding curfews

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 Fort Morgan City Council will consider several resolutions at its regular meeting. Key items include approval of a cost-of-living increase for the Police Department Old Hire Pension Plan, a renewal of a retail liquor license for Midwest Liquors with a state violation, and a cost-of-service study for the Sanitation Department that could lead to rate adjustments. The council will also vote on bids for bar screen replacement at the wastewater treatment plant and a golf maintenance storage shed, and discuss a policy on pedestrians at the city golf course.

• Resolution approving cost-of-living increase for Police Department Old Hire Pension Plan
• Renewal of retail liquor store license for RV Sons LLC dba Midwest Liquors at 105 S. Main St. with a state violation
• Cost of service study for Sanitation Department and possible rate adjustments
• Bids for bar screen replacement at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Bids for golf maintenance storage shed and discussion on pedestrian policy at city golf course

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 City Council will meet to discuss the reappointment of a Planning Commission member and a resolution regarding a state grant. The session includes proclamations for National Volunteer Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month.

• Possible action on a resolution for a state Department of Local Affairs grant to update the city's Comprehensive Plan
• Possible action on the reappointment of a Planning Commission member
• Proclamation recognizing April as National Volunteer Month
• Proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

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

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council is holding a retreat to discuss fund reserves, review the five-year capital plan, and set council priorities based on a survey and staff input. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is focused on discussion and planning.

• Discussion of fund reserves
• Review of 5-year capital plan
• Council priorities based on survey results
• Updates and discussion items from staff

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a final vote on Ordinance No. 1308 regarding the regulation of kennels, doggy daycare, animal clinics, and crematories. The body will also review bids for fire department gear, a parks department skid steer, and sewer relining projects.

• Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 1308 amending the Land Use Code for animal services
• Bids for structural turnout gear for the Fire Department
• Sourcewell bid for a 2025 Skid Steer for the Parks Department
• Bids for sewer relining projects
• Reappointment of two members to the Senior Center Advisory Board

The Fort Morgan City Council approved several bids, including $132,300 for fire turnout gear, $76,296.60 for a new skid steer, and $527,551.50 for wastewater relining. They also reappointed two senior center board members and passed an ordinance amending the land use code regarding kennels, doggy daycare, and crematories. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with two councilmembers absent.

• Reappointed Deb Elrick and Chuck Morgan to Senior Center Board (5-0)
• Approved $132,300 bid from ROI Fire and Ballistics for fire turnout gear (5-0)
• Approved $76,296.60 Sourcewell quote for 2025 skid steer from 21st Century (5-0)
• Approved $527,551.50 bid from Mocon Pacific for wastewater collection relining (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1308 amending land use code for kennels, doggy daycare, and crematories (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including February disbursements and payroll, and March 4 minutes (5-0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will hear the first reading of an ordinance amending the Land Use Code and consider scheduling a public hearing. They will also vote on the 2026 Budget Calendar and receive the City Manager's Annual Report. An executive session is scheduled to evaluate the city manager. Other items include recognition of the Business of the Month and a presentation from the Boys and Girls Club.

• First reading of ordinance amending the Land Use Code, with request to schedule a public hearing
• Possible action on approval of the 2026 Budget Calendar
• Presentation of the City Manager's Annual Report
• Executive session for evaluation of city manager under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)
• Recognition of March Business of the Month and presentation by Boys and Girls Club

The council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the Land Use Code to regulate kennels, doggy day care, animal clinics, and small animal crematories, with a public hearing set for March 18. They also approved the 2026 budget calendar and gave the city manager a 2% merit pay increase after an executive session evaluation. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approvals and reports.

• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Land Use Code for kennels, doggy day care, animal clinics, and small animal crematories (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on the ordinance for March 18
• Approved 2026 Budget Calendar (6-0)
• Approved minutes of February 18, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Gave city manager 2% merit pay increase after executive session evaluation (6-0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will hear the Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department annual report and consider a resolution to approve bids for emergency communication radios. The consent agenda includes approval of January disbursements and payroll, and minutes from the February 4 meeting. Public comment is invited for items not on the agenda.

• Presentation of Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department annual report by Chief Boehm
• Presentation and possible action (by resolution) on bids for emergency communication radios
• Approval of disbursements and payroll for January (consent agenda)
• Approval of minutes from February 4, 2025 regular meeting (consent agenda)

The Fort Morgan City Council approved a bid from Complete Wireless Technologies of Windsor for $144,102.81 to purchase 35 handheld and three truck-mounted emergency communication radios for the fire department. The vote was unanimous (6-0, with Councilmember Jon Kaper excused). The council also approved the consent agenda, including January disbursements and payroll, and the minutes of the Feb. 4, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $144,102.81 bid for fire department radios (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January disbursements and payroll (6-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb. 4, 2024 meeting (6-0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 4, 2025, to consider several resolutions and presentations. Key items include a vote on carrying over unused 2024 budget items into the 2025 budget, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Morgan County Waste Coalition, and authorizing a consulting services agreement with United Way of Morgan County. The council will also discuss in executive session the establishment of goals and a merit pay increase for the police chief.

• Resolution carrying over 2024 budget items to the 2025 budget
• Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Morgan County Waste Coalition
• Consulting services agreement with United Way of Morgan County
• Bids for a Golf Maintenance triplex mower
• Executive session on police chief merit pay and goals

The Fort Morgan City Council approved several items, including a $58,001.08 bid for a golf course triplex mower, a resolution carrying over $2,736,078 in 2024 budget items to 2025, and a memorandum of understanding with the Morgan County Waste Coalition for recycling trailer hauling. They also approved a consulting agreement with United Way of Morgan County for affordable housing services (6-0, with one recusal) and awarded a 1.5% merit pay increase to Police Chief Loren Sharp after an executive session.

• Approved $58,001.08 bid from LL Johnson Distributing for golf triplex mower (unanimous)
• Approved $2,736,078 carryover of 2024 budget items to 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Morgan County Waste Coalition for recycling trailer hauling (unanimous)
• Approved consulting agreement with United Way of Morgan County for affordable housing (6-0, Boyett recused)
• Awarded 1.5% merit pay increase to Police Chief Loren Sharp (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will hear a presentation and possibly vote on bids for the Excel Substation Expansion 115kV Breakers. The consent agenda includes approving December disbursements and payroll, as well as minutes from the Jan. 7 meeting. Two executive sessions are scheduled: one to discuss negotiating parameters with Log Lane Village regarding police assistance, and another for the Police Chief's evaluation.

• Presentation and possible action on bids for Excel Substation Expansion 115kV Breakers
• Consent agenda: approval of December disbursements and payroll, and Jan. 7 minutes
• Executive session: negotiating parameters for agreement with Log Lane Village on Fort Morgan Police assistance
• Executive session: Police Chief evaluation
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The City Council unanimously approved a $199,000 bid from GE Grid Solutions LLC for 115kV breakers for the Excel substation expansion, choosing the bidder with the shortest lead time. The council also approved the consent agenda, including December disbursements and payroll, and corrected minutes from the Jan. 7 meeting. In executive sessions, the council directed the police chief to continue negotiations with Log Lane Village for police coverage and completed the police chief's evaluation.

• Approved $199,000 bid from GE Grid Solutions LLC for 115kV breakers (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including December disbursements and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Jan. 7, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Directed Police Chief to continue discussions with Log Lane Village for police coverage
• Completed police chief evaluation in executive session

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider final action on ordinances regarding the Hospital PUD and municipal code definitions. The body will also review bids for several infrastructure and power projects. Two executive sessions are scheduled for legal advice and a personnel evaluation.

• Public hearing and possible final action on Ordinance No. 1305 amending the Hospital PUD
• Public hearing and possible final action on Ordinance No. 1306 amending Municipal Code Section 1-2-10 (Definitions)
• Review of bids for Deuel Street-Education Avenue to Acoma Avenue Civil Infrastructure Project
• Review of bids for Excel Substation Expansion Power Transformer Project and 15kV Breakers
• Review of bids for Pad-Mounted Transformers

The Fort Morgan City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 1305, amending the Hospital PUD to allow childcare, and Ordinance No. 1306, amending Municipal Code definitions. They also awarded contracts for the Deuel Street civil infrastructure project, the Excel substation transformer, 15kV breakers, and pad-mounted transformers. All votes were unanimous, with Councilmember Boyett recused from the PUD vote.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1305 amending Hospital PUD to allow childcare (5-0, Boyett recused)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1306 amending Municipal Code Section 1-2-10 definitions (6-0)
• Awarded $777,587 bid to Darin Neb Excavating for Deuel Street civil infrastructure project
• Awarded $1,803,050 bid to Virginia Transformer for Excel substation power transformer
• Awarded $334,833.67 bid to ABB Inc. for Excel substation 15kV breakers
• Awarded up to $87,000 bid to Western United Electric for pad-mounted transformers
• Reappointed Barbara Keenan to Library Board for three-year term
• Held executive session on NISP updates and negotiating parameters