Wray public meetings in 2025

City Council

The council will conduct a public hearing on Ordinance No. 654, which proposes the City of Wray 2026 budget and may take final action. Several routine items are grouped on a consent agenda, including a trust report, holiday bonuses, an airport hangar lease, and multiple fund‑transfer resolutions. New business includes bid openings for a civic center construction project, a purchase of Wray East Industrial Park Lot 10, an electric distribution line upgrade, and proposals to increase sewer and water rates.

• Public hearing and possible final action on Ordinance No. 654 adopting the 2026 budget
• Airport Hangar Lease #27 with Seven Two Whiskey, LLC (consent agenda)
• Bid opening for RFP 139-2025 – Wray Civic Center Construction
• Contract to purchase and develop Wray East Industrial Park, Lot 10
• Resolutions 37-2025 (Sewer Rates Increase) and 38-2025 (Water Rates Increase)

The council adopted Ordinance No. 654, the 2026 City of Wray budget, with five supporting votes and one abstention. It also approved resolutions increasing sewer and water rates for 2026. Additional actions included approving a contract for East Industrial Park Lot 10 and closing bids for two major projects. Council member Dane Sybrant was appointed to fill a council vacancy.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 654 (2026 budget) – 5 supporting votes, 1 abstention
• Approve Resolution 37-2025 establishing sewer rates – passed unanimously
• Approve Resolution 38-2025 establishing water rates – passed unanimously
• Approve contract with PR Transportation, LLC for East Industrial Park Lot 10 – passed unanimously
• Close bids for Civic Center Construction (RFP 139-2025) – passed unanimously
• Close bids for Blake Street Electric Distribution Line Upgrade – passed unanimously
• Approve Resolution 35-2025 adopting 2026 schedule of fees – passed unanimously
• Appoint Dane Sybrant to council vacancy – 3 supporting votes

City Council

The Wray City Council will hold its regular meeting to adopt the 2026 budget, approve bills, and consider various insurance renewals and committee appointments. The meeting will also include a public comment period.

• Ordinance 654 - 1st Reading: Adopting 2026 Budget
• Approval of Bills: $1,064,681.26
• Resolution 29-2025: FPNB Electronic Transfer and ACH Authorization
• 2026 CIRSA Equipment Breakdown Insurance Renewal
• Bid Opening: RFP No. 137-2025—Weed and Snow Removal Services

The Wray City Council adopted the first reading of Ordinance 654, approving the 2026 city budget. It also approved the Weed Removal Service bid at $75 per hour and authorized the mayor to sign the contract. Additional unanimous approvals included the 2026 CIRSA insurance policies and the $1,064,681.26 accounts payable report. Decisions on the council vacancy and board appointments were tabled to the December meeting.

• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 654, approving the 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Weed Removal Service bid ($75.00 per hour) and authorized mayor to execute contract (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 CIRSA Equipment Breakdown Insurance Renewal (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 CIRSA Airport Owners and Operators Liability Policy (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 CIRSA VAMP (EMS Volunteers) Coverage Renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Report for $1,064,681.26 (unanimous)
• Tabled council vacancy decision to December 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled City of Wray Board Appointments to December 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider routine consent agenda items including the 2026 budget notice and budget work session notice. New business includes adopting Resolution 28-2025 to set expedited review policies for affordable housing projects, appointing members to the Wray Public Library Board of Trustees, reviewing a procurement proposal for the Wold Civic Center, and renewing the 2026 CEBT health insurance. The council will also approve bills totaling $921,268.85 and receive reports from the City Manager and Finance Department. Additional items are informational minutes from the Planning Commission.

• Resolution 28-2025: Expedited review policies for affordable housing projects
• Appointment of Wray Public Library Board of Trustees members
• Wold Civic Center Procurement Phase Services proposal
• 2026 CEBT health insurance renewal
• Approval of bills totaling $921,268.85

The council unanimously approved Resolution 28-2025, establishing a 90‑day expedited review process for affordable‑housing projects and accessing state funds. They also ratified the appointment of Amanda Kerbs to the Wray Public Library Board, approved a Civic Center procurement services proposal from Wold Architects and Engineers (fee up to $35,350.00), and approved the 2026 CEBT health‑insurance renewal. The accounts payable bill for $921,268.85 was approved, and Councilmember Ben Gardner resigned effective immediately.

• Approved Resolution 28-2025 establishing expedited affordable‑housing review (unanimous)
• Ratified appointment of Amanda Kerbs to Library Board (unanimous)
• Approved Civic Center Procurement Phase Services Proposal, fee not to exceed $35,350.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 CEBT health‑insurance renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Report for $921,268.85 (unanimous)
• Councilmember Ben Gardner resigned effective immediately (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions, including the cancellation of a municipal election and an airport FBO agreement. The body will also discuss property, casualty, and workers' compensation insurance renewals for 2026.

• Approval of bills totaling $866,670.30
• Resolution 27-2025: Wray Municipal Airport Fixed-Base Operators (FBO) Agreement
• Resolution 25-2025: Cancellation of Municipal Election
• Resolution 26-2025: Colorado’s New National Opioids Settlement Participation Forms
• 2026 CIRSA Property/Casualty and Workers’ Compensation Insurance Renewals

The November 11, 2025 City Council regular meeting agenda was adopted. Items included budget adoption, insurance renewals, a weed and snow removal bid, and various appointments. The minutes do not document any votes, approvals, or other actions taken on these items.

City Council

The council adopted the agenda and approved the July 8 minutes, both unanimously. It approved a $6,700 contribution to the Yuma County Economic Development Corporation, accepted a $15,000 housing planning grant with a $5,000 local match, and approved participation in Colorado's National Opioids Settlement. The Fire Hall Flood Insurance renewal was accepted with no premium increase, and the 7th Street Asphalt Improvement Project was awarded to Bettis Asphalt & Construction for $499,603.50. The Accounts Payable report of $758,081.02 was also approved, all by unanimous vote.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Contributed $6,700 to Yuma County Economic Development Corp (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 Housing Planning Grant with $5,000 match (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Colorado National Opioids Settlement (unanimous)
• Accepted Fire Hall Flood Insurance renewal (unanimous, no premium increase)
• Awarded 7th Street Asphalt Improvement Project to Bettis Asphalt $499,603.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable $758,081.02 (unanimous)

City Council

The Wray City Council approved Resolution 18-2025, adopting the subdivision requirements for Tejas Estates. The council also approved a professional services agreement for a water‑treatment SCADA system, accepted the airport fuel‑tank liability insurance quote, and ratified amendments to the Aquatic Center Board bylaws. The Accounts Payable Report for $695,911.25 and a lease transfer for Hangar #24 were approved unanimously. The June 10 minutes were approved with five votes in favor and one abstention.

• Approved Tejas Estates Subdivision Requirements (Resolution 18-2025) – unanimous
• Approved Professional Services Agreement for water‑treatment SCADA system up to $54,990.00 (Resolution 19-2025) – unanimous
• Approved Airport fuel‑tank liability insurance quotation of $3,209.00 – unanimous
• Approved lease transfer and assignment of Hangar #24 to Clark Hangars, LLC – unanimous
• Ratified amendments to Wray Aquatic Center Board bylaws (Resolution 20-2025) – unanimous
• Approved Accounts Payable Report in the amount of $695,911.25 – unanimous
• Approved adoption of agenda – unanimous
• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes – 5 votes supporting, 1 abstention

City Council

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the May 13 minutes. It passed a consent agenda covering election participation, oil and gas lease transfer, and a power‑administration letter. The council authorized staff to negotiate a water‑treatment SCADA contract and accepted a $177,666.70 airport runway maintenance contract. Additional approvals included a $5,000 chamber sponsorship and $641,302.07 in accounts payable.

• Adopted June 10 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 13 minutes (4 votes, 2 abstentions)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to negotiate SCADA contract between two bidders (unanimous)
• Accepted CR Contracting, LLC airport runway & taxiway contract $177,666.70 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 Elite Sponsorship for Wray Daze Event (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable $641,302.07 (unanimous)
• No applications received for Planning Commission vacancy (no action)

City Council

The Wray City Council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the April 14 minutes. It unanimously approved two new policies, several resolutions including a joint facility use agreement with the school district and multiple micro‑grants, and accepted the sole proposal for Resident Project Representative Services for the Blake Street Bridge Replacement. The council also approved the accounts payable report for $962,859.03.

• Adopted May 13 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 14 minutes (3 supporting votes, 1 abstention)
• Approved Policy 801 Password Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 802 Electronic Communication Retention Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 13-2025 Joint Facility Use Agreement with Wray School District RD-2 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 15-2025 $10,000 micro‑grant for library patron computers (unanimous)
• Accepted RFP 133-2025 Resident Project Representative Services for Blake Street Bridge Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Report for $962,859.03 (unanimous)

City Council

The Wray City Council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the March 11 minutes. It approved several procurement contracts, including a $1,068,464 bridge replacement bid and a $117,239 vacuum excavator purchase, all by unanimous vote. The council also adopted new ordinances, policies, and a fee‑schedule resolution, and approved $928,256.71 in accounts payable.

• Adopted April 14 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 11 minutes (4 supporting votes, mayor abstained)
• Accepted Kaiser Premier vacuum excavator bid $117,239 (unanimous)
• Approved Zak Dirt bridge replacement bid $1,068,464 (unanimous)
• Accepted Monroe Infrared aerial imaging bid $41,600 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #653 regulating off‑road vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 11‑2025 amending fee schedule for Aquatic Center (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Report $928,256.71 (unanimous)