Fort Lupton public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council held a special meeting to approve several contracts, ordinances, and appointments. Key decisions included purchasing water meters, ratifying library board appointments, and amending business license regulations. The council also addressed financial matters such as payroll services and workers' compensation.

• Second Reading Ordinance 2023-1160 accepting right-of-way dedication along College Avenue and County Road 12 for Taylor Minor Subdivision
• Second Reading Ordinance 2023-1161 purchasing Fort Lupton Veterinary Clinic property at 1025 1st Street for $460,000
• AM 2023-184 approving $118,000 payment for Jacobs Contract overages from Utility Waste Water Fund
• AM 2023-189 approving $231,070 for new water meters and endpoints from 2023 Utility Fund
• AM 2023-187 amending Business Licenses and Regulations ordinance (Sections 6-111 to 6-117) in Municipal Code

The Fort Lupton City Council approved a consent agenda including the $460,000 purchase of the Fort Lupton Veterinary Clinic for the police department, and several other items. They also approved contracts for Debt Book software, ADP payroll services, insurance renewals, and water meters. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $460,000 purchase of 1025 1st Street (Fort Lupton Veterinary Clinic) for police dept (unanimous)
• Approved $118,000 payment for Jacobs Contract overages from Utility Waste Water Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $25,130.48 order with Core & Main for water main repair (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-1162 amending business license regulations (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 contract with Debt Book for finance software (unanimous)
• Approved $31,379.60 contract with ADP for payroll/HR services (unanimous)
• Accepted 2024 insurance quotes totaling $276,083 (unanimous)
• Approved $231,070 order with Badger Meter for water meters (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will meet to discuss and vote on three resolutions recommending changes to the city’s land-use map, zoning, and preliminary plat for the Lupton Greens project. The meeting also includes routine approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• P2023-008: Recommendation to amend the Future Land Use Map in the 2018 Fort Lupton Comprehensive Plan
• P2023-009: Recommendation to approve a rezoning change for the Lupton Greens project
• P2023-010: Recommendation to approve the Lupton Greens Preliminary Plat

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for public discussion on various topics, including insurance renewals, ordinance second readings, appointments, and municipal code updates. No transcripts or summaries are taken during these meetings.

• Second Reading of Ordinance 2023-1160: Dedication of Right of Way from George and Anna Taylor
• Second Reading of Ordinance 2023-1161: Purchase Agreement for 1025 1st Street
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem and Treasurer
• Amending and Updating Provisions of the Municipal Code Pertaining to Contractor Licenses
• Overages on Jacobs Rebateable Budget

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will consider several resolutions and contracts, including a $3.45 million contract for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project, a $260,000 grant services agreement, and the 2024 budget. They will also hold a public hearing on a liquor license transfer and vote on policies for capitalization, purchasing, and delinquent tax collection.

• Award contract to RN Civil Construction for $3,454,000 for Water Treatment Plant Expansion
• Approve 2024 budget and financial plan
• Increase green fees at Coyote Creek Golf Course for 2024
• Transfer retail liquor license from NUVVO LLC to Manihani Manihani Inc. at 1400 Dexter Street
• Adopt purchasing policy and capitalization policy

The Fort Lupton City Council approved a contract with RN Civil Construction for up to $3,454,000 for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project, funded from the Utility Fund. The council also adopted the 2024 budget and financial plan, set appropriations for various funds, and approved a new purchasing policy effective January 1, 2024. A liquor license transfer for Whipsaw Wine and Spirits was approved, and green fees at Coyote Creek Golf Course were increased for the 2024 season. The meeting included consent agenda items and an executive session for negotiation strategy.

• Awarded $3,454,000 contract to RN Civil Construction for Water Treatment Plant Expansion (AM 2023-179)
• Adopted 2024 Budget and Financial Plan with appropriations for various funds (AM 2023-177)
• Adopted City Purchasing Policy effective January 1, 2024 (AM 2023-175)
• Approved transfer of retail liquor license from NUVVO LLC to Manihani Manihani Inc. for Whipsaw Wine and Spirits (AM 2023-176)
• Increased green fees at Coyote Creek Golf Course for 2024 season (AM 2023-178)
• Adopted City Capitalization Policy effective January 1, 2023 (AM 2023-174)
• Authorized service agreement with Dig Deep for grants technical assistance up to $260,000 (AM 2023-173)
• Allowed Finance Department to use property tax special assessment for delinquent accounts (AM 2023-180)

City Council

This Town Hall meeting provides a forum for public discussion on various staff-presented topics. Items include discussions on water shut-off changes, irrigation, and city policies, though no transcripts or summaries are taken for these sessions.

• Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project Construction Bid Award
• Coyote Creek Filing 5 Subdivision Improvements Agreement (SIA)
• Coyote Creek Green Fees Rate Increase
• Public Hearing: Retail Liquor License transfer for Whipsaw Wine & Spirits
• Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Contract

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission regular meeting is cancelled due to the Thanksgiving holiday. No items will be discussed or decided at this session.

• Meeting cancelled due to Thanksgiving Holiday

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and action items. Key decisions include accepting the Coyote Creek PUD Filing No. 5 preliminary and final plats, and purchasing the property at 1025 1st Street (Fort Lupton Veterinary Clinic) for $460,000 from the 2024 Police Department capital budget. Several consent agenda items cover routine approvals, including contracts for cardio equipment, roofing, and survey services.

• Purchase of 1025 1st Street (Fort Lupton Veterinary Clinic) for $460,000 for police department
• Accept Coyote Creek PUD Filing No. 5 preliminary and final plats
• Contract with Sweet Roofing LTD for $99,365 for Public Works Shop reroofing
• Contract with Commercial Fitness Solutions for $28,121 for recreation center cardio equipment
• Contract with HCL Engineering for $44,980 for 14th Street drainage survey

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists proposed actions including the purchase of a veterinary clinic for the police department and several infrastructure and appointment approvals.

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the September 21, 2023 meeting and discuss routine items. Key decisions include approving the 2024 budget, setting appropriations, and extending grants for Beacon Technologies and Dent Law. The board will also consider participation in the Downtown Colorado Inc. 2024 Challenge Program.

• Approve participation in Downtown Colorado Inc. 2024 Challenge Program
• Approve 2024 budget and set appropriations
• Extend Beacon Technologies grant
• Extend Dent Law grant
• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion on various topics, including replacing cardio equipment at the Recreation Center, standardizing speed limits, updating public works design standards, and changing snow/ice policies. Staff will present items such as a year-end summary from Jacobs, a contract amendment, and a potential purchase of an animal clinic. A public hearing will be held for the Coyote Creek Filing 5 preliminary and final plats, but no discussion will follow.

• Replacement of Cardio Equipment for the Recreation Center
• Speed Limits Standard / Ordinance
• Amendment No. 5 to the Jacobs Contract
• Purchase of Animal Clinic Located at 1025 1st Street
• Public Hearing: Coyote Creek Filing 5 Preliminary and Final Plats

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a preliminary plat for Coyote Creek Filing No. 5, discuss Board of Adjustment procedures, and approve the minutes from the September 28th meeting. Public comment is invited, and the meeting can be attended virtually.

• P2023-007 Coyote Creek Filing No. 5 Preliminary Plat (action item)
• Discussion on Board of Adjustment Procedures
• Approval of September 28, 2023 meeting minutes (consent agenda)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a public hearing on a lodging and entertainment license application for The Bad Hatchet, LLC at 237 Denver Avenue. The council will also consider several action items, including approving a change order for the Water Tower Project design, a planning services agreement, and employee insurance benefits for 2024. Consent agenda items include appointments to the Planning Commission and an animal control services agreement with NOCO Humane.

• Public hearing: Lodging and Entertainment License for The Bad Hatchet, LLC at 237 Denver Avenue
• Change order with Burns and McDonnell for Water Tower Project design, not to exceed $686,433 from Utility Fund
• Agreement with Todd Hodges Design, LLC for municipal planning services, two-year term
• Payment to KNS for $36,369.16 (not to exceed $41,000) for Bi-Directional Amplifier System at City Hall
• Approval of 2024 employee insurance benefits

The Fort Lupton City Council approved 2024 employee insurance benefits, including a 6% increase in United Healthcare medical premiums, by a 4-2 vote. The council also approved a $686,433 change order for water tower design services, a two-year planning services agreement with Todd Hodges Design, and a lodging and entertainment license for The Bad Hatchet. All consent agenda items, including appointments and agreements, were approved unanimously.

• Approved 2024 employee insurance benefits (4-2)
• Approved $686,433 change order for water tower design (5-1)
• Approved two-year planning services agreement with Todd Hodges Design
• Approved lodging and entertainment license for The Bad Hatchet at 237 Denver Ave
• Approved consent agenda including appointments and agreements
• Approved agenda as amended
• Moved to executive session for NISP negotiations

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for October 26, 2023, is cancelled because there are no agenda items to consider. The agenda contains only standard procedural sections with no action or discussion items listed.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

General

The Fort Lupton City Council will meet to receive a presentation from Jacobs and preview the 2024 preliminary budget. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

The Fort Lupton City Council and Enterprise Boards met in a special session to review the 2024 preliminary budget. Finance Director Leann Perino led the discussion, with department presentations and council recommendations on budget requests. No final adoption or binding budget vote is recorded in the minutes.

• Heard a presentation by Aaron Richardson with Jacobs
• Heard the presentation of the 2024 Preliminary Budget by Finance Director Leann Perino
• Reviewed department budget requests and made recommendations to accept, amend, or deny
• Adjourned the special meeting by consensus at 12:30 p.m.

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a preliminary plat and PUD plan for the Murata Farms Townhomes project. They will also consider amending a construction contract for the Recreation Expansion Project, increasing the guaranteed maximum price to $10,908,523. The meeting includes routine approvals and canceled November 7 session.

• AM 2023-147: Approve preliminary plat and PUD plan for Murata Farms Townhomes
• AM 2023-149: Amend Adolfson & Peterson Construction contract for Recreation Expansion Project to $10,908,523
• AM 2023-150: Authorize Mayor to sign water storage sub-lease with Tri-State G&T
• AM 2023-148: Authorize disposal of unusable vehicles via auction
• November 7 City Council meeting canceled

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists proposed items for discussion and action, but does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

General

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a report of acceptability for the St. Andrews Episcopal Church roof replacement, approve the August 3, 2023 minutes, and discuss a historic home tour and 1970s tapes. Public comment is invited.

• HAM2023-001 Report of Acceptability for St. Andrews Episcopal Church Roof Replacement
• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of Historic Home Tour
• Discussion of 1970's Tapes

Planning Commission

This regular Planning Commission meeting is cancelled because there are no agenda items to consider. The agenda contains only standard procedural sections with no action items, discussion items, or public hearings scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a special meeting followed by a town hall. At the special meeting, the council will receive a presentation on the 2024 requested budget and the six-year Capital Improvement Program. The town hall is for open public discussion, with staff presentations on declaring surplus vehicles for sale and a preliminary plat for Murata Farms Townhomes (Filing No. 2), though no formal action is taken at town hall.

• Presentation of 2024 Requested Budget and Six-Year Capital Improvement Program (IM 2023-003)
• Declaring surplus vehicles and authorizing sale
• Public hearing (not followed by discussion): Murata Farms Townhomes (Filing No. 2) preliminary plat

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will consider several routine items, including approving accounts payable, meeting minutes, and a bid for roof repairs. Public hearings are scheduled for an intergovernmental agreement with Weld RE-8 Schools on school land dedication fees and a tavern liquor license renewal. The council will also vote on revising water and sewer fees for 2024 and approving contracts for engineering services.

• Public hearing set for Nov. 7 on lodging/entertainment license for The Bad Hatchet at 237 Denver Avenue
• Intergovernmental agreement with Weld RE-8 Schools on in-lieu land dedication fees for new residential developments
• Tavern liquor license renewal for Silvermoon Bar and Café
• Resolution revising 2024 water and sewer infrastructure investment fees
• Contract with Burns and McDonnell for lift station/force main design, not to exceed $29,008

City Council approved an agreement with Weld RE-8 Schools to charge developers fees for future school sites. The Council also increased water and sewer infrastructure investment fees for 2024 and authorized several engineering contracts for plant expansions.

• Approved IGA with Weld RE-8 Schools for residential development fees of $1,250 per single-family home and $750 per apartment/condo (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Tavern Liquor License for Silvermoon LLC dba Silvermoon Bar and Café (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023R033 revising 2024 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Investment Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved $29,008 change order for Burns and McDonnell engineering services (unanimous)
• Authorized $461,013 work order to Jacobs (OMI) for Water Treatment Plant expansion construction management (unanimous)
• Approved $136,485.12 bid for Sweet Roofing to reroof city buildings (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023R031 establishing city neighborhood for The Bad Hatchet lodging and entertainment license application (unanimous)
• Approved amended public improvements agreement with Sphere Renewables Manufacturing (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider the preliminary plat for the Murata Farms Townhomes development (case P2023-006). The agenda also includes approval of the July 27, 2023 meeting minutes and public comment. The meeting is scheduled for September 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM.

• P2023-006 Murata Farms Townhomes Preliminary Plat (action item)
• Approval of July 27, 2023 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for October 12, 2023

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission reviewed and unanimously recommended approval of the Murata Farms Townhomes Preliminary Plat (P2023-006) for City Council consideration. The proposal covers a 5.53-acre PUD-zoned site adjacent to Highway 52 and County Rd. 29 1/2, featuring tri-plex and four-plex townhomes. No public comments were received during the meeting.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda
• Recommended approval of P2023-006 Murata Farms Townhomes Preliminary Plat (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 PM

City Council

This Town Hall meeting provides an open discussion forum between the public and Council. Staff will present items including site plan extensions, intergovernmental agreements, and public improvement fee changes.

• Extension of Brannan Site Plan
• Amendment to Sphere Renewables Public Improvement Agreement
• Hwy 52 Access Control Plan Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment
• Public Improvement Fee Changes
• Bad Hatchet Liquor License Application public hearing

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority will consider approving a final payment to Stone and Concrete Inc for the Denver Ave. Streetscape Project and hold an initial discussion of the proposed 2023 FLURA budget. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and accounts payable.

• AM2023-002: Final payment to Stone and Concrete Inc for Denver Ave. Streetscape Project
• Initial discussion of proposed 2023 FLURA budget
• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2022 meeting
• Accounts payable for September 2023

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve routine accounts payable, consent agenda items, and several contracts. Key decisions include awarding a $1.2M engineering contract for a lift station project and approving a $44K change order for road repaving. The council will also discuss participation in state affordable housing funding programs.

• Award $1,218,877 engineering contract to Burns and McDonnell for Lift Station/Force Main project
• Approve $43,754.80 change order for College Ave/9th St repaving with Colorado Paving Inc.
• Approve $167,990.70 Colorado Big Thompson assessment payment
• Accept $537,446.36 CIRSA property casualty insurance renewal
• File Local Government Affordable Housing Commitment to access Prop 123 funding

The Fort Lupton City Council unanimously approved a $1,218,877 contract with Burns and McDonnell for engineering services on the Lift Station/Force Main to METRO project, funded from the Sewer Enterprise Fund. They also approved Change Order No. 5 for the College Ave/9th St repaving project ($43,754.80) and directed the Planning Department to file a Proposition 123 affordable housing commitment. All consent agenda items, including the 2023 Colorado Big Thompson assessment and the CIRSA renewal, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $1,218,877 engineering contract with Burns and McDonnell for Lift Station/Force Main project (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 5 for College Ave/9th St repaving, $43,754.80 (unanimous)
• Directed Planning Department to file Proposition 123 affordable housing commitment (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Colorado Big Thompson assessment up to $167,990.70 (consent agenda)
• Accepted 2024 CIRSA property casualty renewal estimated at $537,446.36 (consent agenda)
• Approved IGA for Weld County On-Demand Transit Program (consent agenda)
• Approved September 5, 2023 meeting minutes (consent agenda)

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission regular meeting is cancelled because there are no agenda items to consider. The agenda lists only procedural sections such as call to order, consent agenda, public comment, and adjournment, with no action or discussion items scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion on several staff-presented topics. Items include the 2024 CBT assessment to Northern Water, code enforcement workflow changes, a liquor license application for Bad Hatchet, Proposition 123, and contract matters. No formal decisions are expected as this is a discussion-only meeting.

• 2024 CBT Assessment to Northern Water
• Code Enforcement Workflow Changes
• Bad Hatchet Liquor License Application - deemed complete, setting public hearing
• Denver Streetscape Contract Close Out
• Burns & McDonnell Contract Agreement

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting with proclamations, public comments, and several action items. They will vote on consent agenda items including floodplain regulation updates, development code amendments, a construction testing contract, and a historic preservation board appointment. A public hearing will consider a fermented malt beverage and wine license for Everyday 5722 at 104 Denver Ave. The council will also decide on a proposal to convert overhead power lines to underground along Harrison Avenue.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-1158 updating floodplain regulations per FEMA flood insurance study effective Oct 14, 2023
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-1159 amending Chapter 16 Development Code
• Contract with CTL Thompson, Inc. for construction observation/testing at Recreation Center expansion, not to exceed $36,591
• Proposal from United Power, Inc. for underground conversion of power lines along Harrison Ave from 9th St S to 4th St, cost $107,441
• Public hearing for fermented malt beverage and wine license application by Everyday Stores LLC dba Everyday 5722 at 104 Denver Ave

The Fort Lupton City Council approved the fermented malt beverage and wine license application for Everyday Stores LLC dba Everyday 5722 at 104 Denver Ave. after a public hearing. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, including floodplain and development code ordinances, and approved an underground power line conversion project.

• Approved liquor license for Everyday 5722 at 104 Denver Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including floodplain ordinance 2023-1158 (unanimous)
• Approved development code amendment ordinance 2023-1159 (unanimous)
• Accepted CTL Thompson bid for recreation center testing services up to $36,591 (unanimous)
• Appointed Alice Garboczi to Historic Preservation Board for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved $107,441 underground power line conversion on Harrison Avenue (unanimous)

City Council

This Town Hall meeting provides an open discussion forum for the public to speak with the Council. Topics include a ballot question for sales tax increases to fund infrastructure and Proposition 123 regarding affordable housing.

• Ballot question for sales tax increase for storm, water, and wastewater projects
• Proposition 123 (Affordable Housing Program) discussion
• United Power Underground Fund use for Harrison Ave. street lights
• Liquor license public hearing for Everyday Stores LLC dba Everyday 5722
• Appointment of Alice Garboczi to Historic Preservation Board

General

This is a notice that Fort Lupton City Council members will attend the Weld Re-8 School Board of Education meeting on August 24, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The only listed agenda item is a general discussion featuring a presentation of the Bluedevil Way Proclamation. No formal city council decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Presentation of Bluedevil Way Proclamation
• Attendance at Weld Re-8 School Board meeting at 200 S. Fulton Ave.

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for August 24, 2023, is cancelled because there are no agenda items to discuss. The agenda contains only procedural sections (call to order, consent agenda, public comment, etc.) with no action or discussion items listed.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• No action items, discussion items, or public hearings scheduled

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda, and public hearings. Key items include approving a service plan for the Sunrise Metropolitan District, adopting updated floodplain regulations, and amending the development code. The council will also consider an intergovernmental agreement for the November 2023 election and a software renewal.

• Approval of intergovernmental agreement with Weld County for November 7, 2023 coordinated election
• Renewal of Proofpoint software for $24,139.40
• Public hearing on service plan for Sunrise Metropolitan District
• Ordinance repealing and re-enacting floodplain regulations (Chapter 16, Article X, Section 16-10.01)
• Ordinance amending portions of Chapter 16 – Development Code

The Fort Lupton City Council unanimously approved a resolution approving the Sunrise Metropolitan District service plan and intergovernmental agreement, adopted updated floodplain regulations, and approved amendments to the Development Code. The council also approved the consent agenda, including election administration and software renewal items. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Resolution 2023R028 approving Sunrise Metropolitan District service plan and IGA (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-1158 updating floodplain regulations per FEMA (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 16 Development Code (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including election IGA and Proofpoint software renewal up to $24,139.40 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

General

The Fort Lupton City Council and Weld County Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint meeting to discuss shared topics including transportation, the Highway 85 Coalition, Peaceful Acres, Main Street Grounds, land zoning, Aristocrat Acres code enforcement, and community presence. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda lists only general discussion items.

• Transportation discussion led by BOCC
• Highway 85 Coalition discussion led by BOCC
• Peaceful Acres discussion led by BOCC
• Main Street Grounds discussion led by BOCC
• Land zoning and Aristocrat Acres code enforcement discussions led by City

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission's regular meeting on August 10, 2023, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The agenda contains only procedural sections (call to order, consent agenda, public comment, etc.) with no substantive items to discuss or decide.

City Council

This town hall meeting is for open public discussion with the Council on various topics. Staff may present items including election agreements, code amendments, and a comprehensive plan review, but no transcripts or summaries are taken.

• 2023 Coordinated Election Intergovernmental Agreement
• Amending expiration dates for building contractor licenses
• Hudson Comprehensive Plan Review
• Sunrise Metro District Service Plan and Intergovernmental Agreement
• Floodplain Chapter 16 Code Amendment

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda to approve minutes from May 4, 2023, and discussion items including a Historic Home Tour, interviews, and a Chamber of Commerce September meeting. Public comment is allowed, but the board may not respond immediately.

• Approval of minutes from May 4, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of Historic Home Tour
• Discussion of interviews
• Discussion of Chamber of Commerce September meeting

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will consider several action items, including a supplemental budget resolution, the purchase of water meter reading equipment from Badger Meter for up to $15,886.89, and a resolution approving the CarMax Auto Superstores Public Improvements Agreement. They will also review consent agenda items such as meeting minutes, a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Hudson, and a letter of support for UFR TPR membership. Change orders for two paving projects are also on the agenda.

• Supplemental budget resolution for January–July 2023
• Purchase of water meter reading equipment from Badger Meter, not to exceed $15,886.89
• Change Order No. 1 for Coyote Creek Golf Course Cart Path Project, not to exceed $7,872.42
• Change Order No. 4 for College Ave./9th St. Repaving Project, not to exceed $35,000.00
• Resolution approving CarMax Auto Superstores Public Improvements Agreement

The Fort Lupton City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a supplemental budget, water meter equipment purchase, and agreements with Hudson and UFR TPR. They also approved two change orders for paving projects and the CarMax Auto Superstores public improvements agreement.

• Approved consent agenda including supplemental budget, water meter equipment, MOU with Hudson, and UFR TPR letter (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 1 for Coyote Creek Golf Course cart path project, $7,872.42 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 4 for College Ave/9th St repaving, $35,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023R027 for CarMax Auto Superstores public improvements agreement (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a development code amendment (P2023-005) as an action item. The agenda also includes approval of the June 8, 2023 meeting minutes, public comment, and discussion items. No other substantive items are listed.

• P2023-005 Development Code Amendment (action item)
• Approval of June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (consent agenda)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved P2023-005, a Development Code Amendment recommending changes to the City Code for City Council review. The amendment includes additions for Concept Plan and Comprehensive Plan Amendment procedures, changes to neighborhood meeting timing, site plan criteria, and updates to floodplain management regulations to comply with FEMA. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved P2023-005 Development Code Amendment (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion. Staff will present a range of topics, including a presentation by Eco-Cycle, the Hudson Comprehensive Plan, a recreation center budget supplemental, golf course point of sale and cart path change order, new water meter reading equipment, a flood plain ordinance change, a Sphere Renewable public improvement agreement change, fee deferment, a Car Max public improvement agreement, Fulton Ditch/Coyote Creek drainage, and ballot questions. No transcripts or summaries are taken during Town Hall meetings.

• Eco-Cycle (TASP) presentation by Laura Levesque-Catalano
• Recreation Center Budget Supplemental
• Golf Course Point of Sale and Cart Path Change Order
• Purchase of New Water Meter Reading Equipment
• Flood Plain Change/Ordinance

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and accounts payable, and to begin initial discussions on the 2024 budget. Staff will provide updates on the streetscape project, grants, Lucky Shot Bar & Grill, a business resource fair, and brownfield funding. Public comment is invited.

• Approval of May 18, 2023 minutes
• Accounts payable for July 2023
• Initial discussion of 2024 budget
• Streetscape update
• Brownfield funding update

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will meet to approve routine minutes, a $21.16 million USDA loan for a sewer project, and a $1.63 million contract for park renovations. They will also hear a public hearing on a liquor license application and consider audited financial reports.

• Accept USDA Rural Development Loan of $21,163,000 for Metro Force Main and Lift Station construction
• Approve Adolfson & Peterson Construction as General Manager/Contractor for Community Center Park Renovation ($1,634,251)
• Approve payment to Cross Line Construction ($596,000) for Police Department Basement Renovation
• Public hearing on Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for Everyday 5722 at 104 Denver Ave
• Accept 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The Fort Lupton City Council deadlocked 3-3 on a motion to approve a Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for Everyday Stores LLC dba Everyday 5722 at 104 Denver Ave., so the application was not approved. The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a $21,163,000 USDA loan for the Metro Force Main and Lift Station, and accepted a $1,634,251 bid for the Community Center Park Renovation Project. It also approved up to $596,000 for police department basement renovations and accepted the audited 2022 financial report.

• Liquor license for Everyday 5722 denied on 3-3 tie vote
• Approved $21,163,000 USDA loan for Metro Force Main and Lift Station (unanimous)
• Approved $1,634,251 bid to Adolfson & Peterson for Community Center Park Renovation (unanimous)
• Approved up to $596,000 payment to Cross Line Construction for police basement renovation (unanimous)
• Accepted audited 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including DOJ grant application for School Resource Officers (unanimous)
• Authorized lease of 150 acre-feet CBT water units to Platte River Power Authority (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for July 13, 2023, was cancelled because there were no agenda items to discuss. The agenda indicates the cancellation under 'Call to Order' and includes no action or discussion items.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a town hall meeting for open public discussion. Staff will present updates on topics including public health, the cemetery, a coordinated election, economic development, a county referral, the Hudson Comprehensive Plan, proposed code amendments, and a park renovation budget. A public hearing for a fermented malt beverage and wine liquor license for Everyday Stores LLC will be held without discussion.

• Public hearing for Everyday Stores LLC dba Everyday 5722 Fermented Malt Beverage (FMB) & Wine Liquor License
• Community Center Park Renovation Project Budget Review
• Proposed Code Amendments
• Referral from Weld County at CR 19 & 20
• Notification to County for Participation in November 7, 2023 Coordinated Election

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will consider several routine items, including approving accounts payable, meeting minutes, and a consent agenda with ordinances and resolutions. A key action item authorizes Adolfson & Peterson Construction to proceed with contracting for a project with a guaranteed maximum price of $6,467,483. The council will also hold a public hearing on a CarMax site plan and set a booth fee for city events.

• Authorize Adolfson & Peterson Construction to contract up to $6,467,483
• Public hearing on CarMax vehicle reconditioning and wholesale auction facility site plan
• Second reading of ordinance accepting 55-foot wide right-of-way on County Road 8
• Resolution approving Gao Holdings LLC subdivision improvements agreement for Vista Meadows
• Resolution setting a booth fee for city events

The Fort Lupton City Council unanimously approved the CarMax site plan for a vehicle reconditioning and wholesale auction facility, along with several other items. The council also authorized a $6.47 million construction procurement for the recreation center and set booth fees for city events. All votes were unanimous, with Councilmember Crespin abstaining from the CarMax vote due to arriving after the hearing began.

• Approved CarMax site plan for vehicle reconditioning and wholesale auction facility (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including June 20 minutes, right-of-way dedication, Gao Holdings subdivision agreement, and library surplus declaration (unanimous)
• Approved North Land PUD Third Filing Amendment No. 1 final plat (unanimous)
• Authorized Adolfson & Peterson Construction to procure subs and materials up to $6,467,483 for recreation center (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023R025 setting booth fees for city events: $0 for 501(c) organizations, $20 for others (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission did not have any agenda items for its June 22, 2023 meeting, leading to cancellation. The meeting was scheduled for 6:00 PM at 130 South McKinley Avenue, with virtual attendance options provided.

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is meeting to consider several routine and action items, including consent agenda approvals, public hearings on the Vista Meadows preliminary and final plats, and multiple contracts. Key decisions include a $471,846.50 playground equipment contract, a $249,260 engineering contract for a water storage tank, and a $250,000 CDOT grant for sidewalk reconstruction.

• Public hearings on Vista Meadows preliminary and final plat and PUD plan
• Award contract to Burns and McDonnell for elevated water storage tank design, not to exceed $249,260
• Accept CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets grant up to $250,000 for Harrison Avenue sidewalk reconstruction
• Accept A to Z Recreation proposal for playground equipment/installation, not to exceed $471,846.50
• Consent agenda includes liquor license application for Everyday 5722 at 104 Denver Ave.

City Council approved the preliminary and final plats for the Vista Meadows residential subdivision and a related $21.4M improvements agreement. The council also awarded an engineering contract for water storage tank design and updated a library services agreement.

• Approved Vista Meadows Preliminary Plat and PUD Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Vista Meadows Final Plat and PUD Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $21,440,100 Subdivision Improvements Agreement with GAO Holdings, LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded engineering contract to Burns and McDonnell for water storage tank design not to exceed $249,260 (unanimous)
• Approved addendum to Joint City and Weld Re8 IGA for library services (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 CDOT grant for Harrison Avenue sidewalk reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $471,846.50 proposal from A to Z Recreation for Community Center Park playground (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license application for Everyday Stores LLC dba Everyday 5722 (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion. Staff will present several items, including an updated 2023 fee schedule, a request to deem complete an application for Everyday Stores LLC and set a public hearing, and various agreements and updates. A public hearing on the Vista Meadows preliminary and final plat is also scheduled.

• Updated 2023 General Fee Schedule
• Deem complete application for Everyday Stores LLC dba Everyday Stores, set public hearing to July 18, 2023
• Accepting CDOT Main Street Grant
• Burns & McDonnell Water Tower Contract Agreement
• Public Hearing: Vista Meadows Preliminary and Final Plat

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will take action on the Vista Meadows preliminary and final plat. The commission will also hold a discussion regarding a Development Code Update.

• P2023-004 Vista Meadows Prelim & Final Plat
• Development Code Update discussion

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat for the Vista Meadows residential subdivision, covering roughly 157 acres with attached and detached single-family homes, including 56 duplex units. The motion passed without opposition. The final plat will be reviewed by City Council.

• Approved P2023-004 Vista Meadows Preliminary Plat (unanimous)
• Amended action item so Planning Commission reviews only preliminary plat; final plat goes to City Council

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is meeting to approve routine items and several contracts, including a major road reconstruction project and a parking lot construction. The agenda includes consent items such as ordinances and payments, plus action items for construction contracts.

• Award contract to Colorado Paving Inc. for $1,622,690.76 for Harrison Avenue reconstruction (4th St. to 9th St.)
• Accept proposal from Gerardo Concrete for Community Center Park South Parking Lot, not to exceed $95,149.00
• Authorize payment to Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for SWSP 2023 O&M assessment, up to $190,862.67
• Second reading of ordinance extending cable franchise agreement with Comcast
• Second reading of ordinance adding tobacco possession by minors to municipal code

The Fort Lupton City Council approved the consent agenda and three action items. The most consequential decision was awarding a $1,622,690.76 contract to Colorado Paving Inc. for the Harrison Avenue (4th St. to 9th St.) reconstruction project, funded from the Street Sales Tax and Storm Drainage funds. The council also accepted a $95,149 proposal from Gerardo Concrete for the Community Center Park South Parking Lot and approved a road maintenance cost-sharing agreement with Northern Colorado Constructors related to heavy truck hauling from the Bennett Pit operation.

• Approved $1,622,690.76 contract to Colorado Paving Inc. for Harrison Ave. reconstruction (unanimous)
• Accepted $95,149 proposal from Gerardo Concrete for Community Center Park South Parking Lot (unanimous)
• Approved road maintenance cost-sharing agreement with Northern Colorado Constructors (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Comcast cable franchise extension and tobacco possession ordinance (unanimous)
• Authorized $190,862.67 payment to NCWCD for Southern Water Supply Project assessment (consent agenda)
• Awarded $100,000 concrete/asphalt repair contract to Dkota Ventures LLC (consent agenda)
• Approved contract amendment with ProCode for building inspection services (consent agenda)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (consent agenda)

City Council

The Fort Lupton Marijuana Licensing Authority is meeting to consider a single action item: approving the regulated marijuana business license renewal for Carretera Ocho Cinco, LLC, doing business as Highway 85 Cannabis. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with call to order, pledge, and roll call.

• Action Memorandum AM 2023-006: Approving Regulated Marijuana Business License Renewal for Carretera Ocho Cinco, LLC, dba Highway 85 Cannabis

The Marijuana Licensing Authority approved a Regulated Marijuana Business License Renewal Application for Carretera Ocho Cinco, LLC, doing business as Highway 85 Cannabis. The applicant has paid a $5,000 renewal and operating fee and is currently in the land use process with the Planning Department.

• Approved Regulated Marijuana Business License Renewal Application for Carretera Ocho Cinco, LLC (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council holds a public town-hall meeting for residents to discuss any topic with council members. Staff will present updates on marijuana licensing, vendor fees, several construction and repair contracts, and park-related purchases, but no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Marijuana Licensing Authority – Carretera Ocho Cinco, LLC Retail Marijuana License Renewal
• Community Center Park Playground Purchase
• New South Parking Lot Proposal & Cost Estimates (south of Rec Center soccer fields)
• Harrison Avenue Construction Contract
• Asphalt/Concrete Repair Contract

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from the March 16, 2023 meeting and discuss a financial update. Two building renovation grants are up for action: one for 332 Denver Ave (John Dent Law Office) and an amendment to the grant amount for 825 Denver Ave (House of Smoke).

• Building Renovation Grant for 332 Denver Ave (John Dent Law Office)
• Building Renovation Grant Amount Amendment for 825 Denver Ave (House of Smoke)
• Approval of Minutes of the March 16, 2023 Meeting
• Public Comment session
• Streetscape Update

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a consent agenda, and public hearings. Key items include a $2.4 million contract for water treatment plant filtration equipment, a franchise renewal with Comcast, and a liquor license application. The council will also consider a tobacco ordinance amendment and disposal of surplus vehicles.

• AM 2023-084: Award contract to Filmtec Corp for MEMCOR filtration skids, not to exceed $2,409,959 from Utility Fund
• AM 2023-082: Approve franchise agreement renewal with Comcast of Colorado IX, LLC
• AM 2023-083: Renew Incode Court and Incode VX from Tyler Technologies, not to exceed $48,900.72
• AM 2023-081: Public hearing for Taqueria Los Cazos LLC hotel and restaurant license at 123 1st Street
• AM 2023-085: Amend municipal code to prohibit minors possessing cigarettes or tobacco products

The Fort Lupton City Council unanimously approved a $2,409,959 contract with Filmtec Corporation for new MEMCOR filtration skids and parts for the water treatment plant, funded from the Utility Fund. The council also approved a hotel and restaurant liquor license for Taqueria Los Cazos at 123 1st Street, adopted an ordinance prohibiting minors from possessing tobacco products, and authorized auctioning unusable city vehicles. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $2,409,959 Filmtec contract for water plant filtration skids (unanimous)
• Approved Taqueria Los Cazos hotel and restaurant liquor license at 123 1st St (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting minors from possessing cigarettes/tobacco products (unanimous)
• Authorized disposal of unusable vehicles and equipment through auction (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Comcast franchise renewal and $48,900.72 Tyler Technologies renewal (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Board

The Board will hold an election for the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair. Members will also discuss the 2023 Stories of Fort Lupton and the 2023 Historic Home Tour.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion of 2023 Stories of Fort Lupton
• Discussion of 2023 Historic Home Tour
• Approval of November 3, 2022 and January 5, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items and several action items, including awarding a contract for water treatment plant controller upgrades and approving the purchase of new laptops. The agenda also includes proclamations, public comment, and an executive session on annexation negotiations.

• Award contract to Browns Hill Engineering and Controls for water treatment plant controller upgrade, not to exceed $104,769
• Approve purchase of 40 Dell Latitude laptops for $69,686.40
• Approve 2023 outdoor water restrictions effective June 1
• Approve release of temporary construction easement with Fitzsimmons for Fulton Ditch augmentation structure
• Approve proposal from Rushworks for council chambers audio system upgrade, not to exceed $47,834

The City Council approved three action items: a $104,769 contract to Browns Hill Engineering for installation and programming of water treatment plant logic controllers, a $190,000 contract to Filmtec Corporation for controller upgrade materials, and a $47,834 proposal from Rushworks for a new council chambers audio system. All motions passed unanimously on roll call votes. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a lease purchase ordinance, 2023 outdoor water restrictions, and the purchase of 40 laptops.

• Awarded $104,769 contract to Browns Hill Engineering for water treatment plant controller installation (unanimous)
• Awarded $190,000 contract to Filmtec Corporation for controller upgrade materials (unanimous)
• Accepted $47,834 proposal from Rushworks for council chambers audio system upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including lease purchase ordinance, water restrictions, laptop purchase, and golf committee appointment (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended to add Filmtec contract item (unanimous)
• Held executive session on annexation negotiations (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 27, 2023, was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The meeting would have been held at 130 South McKinley Avenue at 6:00 PM.

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion. Staff will present several items, including proclamations for Mental Health Awareness and Economic Development, updates on the Burns & McDonnell RPR and CH2M water treatment plant expansion, a portable ultrasonic flow meter, laptop and microphone purchases for council chambers, a water treatment plant open house, and a safety wellness program handbook. No formal decisions are expected as this is a discussion-only meeting.

• 2023 Mental Health Awareness Proclamation
• Economic Development Proclamation
• Burns & McDonnell RPR update
• CH2M – WTP Expansion update
• Purchase of Laptops and Microphones for Council Chambers

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is meeting to consider routine items and several action memorandums, including accepting a $790,000 GOCO grant for the Community Park Renovation Project, approving a water agreement with Central Weld County Water District, and authorizing a contract amendment with Jacobs. The agenda also includes consent items such as minutes, a liquor license application, and purchases for IT and the Clean Water Plant.

• AM 2023-073: GOCO Community Impact Program grant of $790,000 for Community Park Renovation Project (grant period March 21, 2023 – March 31, 2025)
• AM 2023-070: Accept CXT Precast Concrete Products proposal for Community Center Park restrooms/splash pad pump room, not to exceed $321,139.70
• AM 2023-068: Approve purchase of Dell Unity 380 storage network, not to exceed $63,529.88
• AM 2023-069: Approve camera installation at Clean Water Plant, not to exceed $37,418.75
• AM 2023-067: Set public hearing for Taqueria Los Cazos hotel and restaurant license at 123 1st Street

The Fort Lupton City Council unanimously approved authorizing the mayor to execute a municipal water agreement with Central Weld County Water District to provide potable water service to designated areas west of the river. The council also approved a supplemental base fee increase for the Jacobs contract, along with several consent agenda items including a hotel and restaurant license application and various equipment purchases. No public comment was made, and no items were denied or tabled.

• Approved municipal water agreement with Central Weld County Water District (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 4 to Jacobs contract with 2.58% base fee increase (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Taqueria Los Cazos hotel/restaurant license application and public hearing set for May 16, 2023
• Approved purchase of Dell Unity storage network not to exceed $63,529.88
• Approved camera installation at Clean Water Plant not to exceed $37,418.75
• Approved CXT Precast Concrete proposal for Community Center Park restrooms/splash pad pump room not to exceed $321,139.70
• Approved GOCO grant application for Community Park Renovation Project in amount of $790,000
• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes and marijuana licensing authority minutes

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission did not have any agenda items to discuss or decide at its April 13, 2023 meeting, resulting in a cancellation. No public hearings, ordinances, or other actions were scheduled.

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a public hearing on May 16 to consider a hotel and restaurant liquor license application for Taqueria Los Cazos at 123 1st Street. The April 11 town hall meeting is an open forum for public discussion with council members on any topic.

• Public hearing scheduled May 16 for Taqueria Los Cazos liquor license at 123 1st Street
• Jacobs Employment Contract Discussion
• GOCO Grant Agreement
• Purchase of Storage Access Network (SAN)
• School Resource Officer Grant

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council met on April 4, 2023, to approve routine items including contracts for dispatch services, a John Deere Gator purchase, legal services, and an engineering design project. The council also ratified an appointment to the Cemetery Advisory Committee and discussed an opioid settlement update.

• Ratified appointment of Roberto Cardenas to Cemetery Advisory Committee (term ends Dec 31, 2023)
• Approved $88,413 payment to Weld Regional Communications Center for dispatch services
• Approved purchase of John Deere Gator for up to $20,941.86
• Approved $6,500/month flat fee for Ausmus Law Firm as City Attorney
• Awarded $96,985 contract to Farnsworth Group for CR 12 Railroad Crossing engineering design

City Council approved a lease purchase transaction with updated repayment parameters and passed a resolution opposing Senate Bill 23-213 regarding statewide land use preemptions. The Council also awarded an engineering contract for the CR 12 railroad crossing and approved several consent items including police dispatch payments.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-1154 authorizing a lease purchase transaction with annual repayments up to $660,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023R015 opposing statewide land use and zoning preemptions in Senate Bill 23-213 (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Farnsworth Group Inc. for CR 12 Railroad Crossing engineering design not to exceed $96,985 (unanimous)
• Approved $88,413 payment to Weld Regional Communications Center for dispatch services (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a John Deere Gator from 4 Rivers Equipment not to exceed $20,941.86 (unanimous)
• Approved flat fee of $6,500 per month for Ausmus Law Firm, P.C. as City Attorney (unanimous)
• Ratified appointment of Roberto Cardenas to the Cemetery Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved application for Community Impact Program Grant for Community Center Park Renovation (unanimous)

City Council

The Marijuana Licensing Authority will meet to review several license renewal applications. The agenda includes approving minutes from the March 21, 2023, meeting and considering renewal requests for specific regulated marijuana businesses.

• Approval of March 21, 2023, meeting minutes
• License renewal for 1310 Factory Circle, LLC
• License renewal for Centaurus Farms, LLC
• License renewal for Centaurus Farms, LLC – Medical Marijuana Store

The Marijuana Licensing Authority unanimously approved three regulated marijuana business license renewals: one for 1310 Factory Circle, LLC and two for Centaurus Farms, LLC (retail and medical store). Each applicant paid the $5,000 renewal fee and remains in the land use process. The consent agenda, including prior meeting minutes, was also approved.

• Approved renewal for 1310 Factory Circle, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved renewal for Centaurus Farms, LLC retail (unanimous)
• Approved renewal for Centaurus Farms, LLC medical store (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion on a variety of topics. Staff will present items including marijuana license renewals, election redistricting, appointments, and several purchases and agreements. No transcripts or summaries are taken during these meetings.

• Retail marijuana license renewal for 1310 Factory Circle, LLC
• Medical/retail marijuana license renewal for Centaurus Farms, LLC
• Appointment of Roberto Cardenas to Cemetery Committee
• Mower and Gator purchases for Public Works
• Engineering agreement with Farnsworth Group for CR 12 UPRR Crossing

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider an action item on the Sphere Renewables site plan (P2023-003) and discuss a Development Code Update. The agenda also includes approval of the March 9th meeting minutes and public comment. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• P2023-003 Sphere Renewables Site Plan (action item)
• Development Code Update (discussion)
• Approval of March 9th, 2023 meeting minutes

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission unanimously approved the site plan for Sphere Renewables LLC, a new manufacturing facility of approximately 42,500 square feet with screened outdoor storage, located south of County Road 8 and east of Rollie Avenue. The project is expected to create 60 jobs and will be developed in three phases. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Approved P2023-003 Sphere Renewables LLC Site Plan (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items and several action memoranda, including contracts, purchases, and a grant application. Notable items include a water lease to Kerr-McGee, purchase of Fulton Irrigation shares, a $26 million wastewater grant application, and a golf course cart path contract. The meeting also includes an executive session on golf course negotiations.

• Lease 500 acre-feet of Colorado Big Thompson water to Kerr-McGee for $375,000
• Purchase six shares of Fulton Irrigation from Howard Binder for $360,350
• Submit $26,000,000 grant application for wastewater system improvements
• Award $300,000 contract to Colorado Paving for golf course cart path repaving
• Approve $39,588 for cybersecurity software and $40,092 annual fleet camera agreement

City Council approved the purchase of six Fulton Irrigation shares and a contract for golf course cart path repaving. The council also authorized the addition of two new city positions and approved several cybersecurity and equipment expenditures.

• Approved purchase of six Fulton Irrigation shares for $360,350.00 (Unanimous)
• Awarded $300,000.00 contract to Colorado Paving Inc. for golf course cart path repaving (Unanimous)
• Approved addition of two positions (Marketing and Communications Specialist and PW Sanitary Supervisor) up to $165,550 (Unanimous)
• Authorized $11,706.44 payment for Jacobs Contract overages from Utility Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved $39,588.00 for annual cybersecurity software (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year agreement with AXON Enterprises for patrol vehicle camera systems at $40,092.47 annually (Unanimous)
• Authorized lease of 500 Acre Feet of water to Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore LP for $375,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $27,616.00 for Community Center Park fence extension by Dean Contracting (Unanimous)

General

The Fort Lupton Marijuana Licensing Authority is meeting to consider a single action item: approving the regulated marijuana business license renewal application submitted by High Plainz Strains of Fort Lupton, Inc. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order, pledge, and roll call.

• AM 2023-001: Approving the Regulated Marijuana Business License Renewal Application for High Plainz Strains of Fort Lupton, Inc.

The Marijuana Licensing Authority unanimously approved the renewal of the regulated marijuana business license for High Plainz Strains of Fort Lupton, Inc. The applicant had not yet received a license due to pending conditions from an initial hearing in April 2022, including building permits, site and security inspections, and compliance with laws. The renewal was approved despite the business not yet operating.

• Approved AM 2023-001, renewing the regulated marijuana business license for High Plainz Strains of Fort Lupton, Inc. (unanimous roll call vote)

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority will consider approving building renovation grants for House of Smoke and 323 Denver Ave. (Beacon Integrated), and will review the 2023 Building Renovation Grant Guidelines. The board will also hear a staff update on the Denver Ave. Streetscape project. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and public comment.

• 2023 Building Renovation Grant Guidelines
• Building Renovation Grant - House of Smoke
• Building Renovation Grant - 323 Denver Ave. (Beacon Integrated)
• Denver Ave. Streetscape Update

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council holds a town hall meeting for residents to discuss any topic with council members. Staff will present updates on community events, cyber security software renewal, marijuana licensing, and other items, but no formal decisions are made during this session.

• Cyber Security Software Renewal
• Marijuana Licensing Authority for High Plainz Strains of Fort Lupton, Inc., 1310 Factory Circle, LLC, Carretera Ocho Cinco, LLC, and Centaurus Farms, LLC
• Community Center Park Fencing – Bids and GOCO Grant Update
• Overages in the Jacobs Contract
• Vincent Village Lots 6 and 7

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a site plan for the Intermountain Trailer project and discuss a development code update. The agenda also includes approval of the January 26, 2023 meeting minutes and public comment.

• P2023-002 Intermountain Trailer Site Plan (action item)
• Development Code Update (discussion item)
• Approval of January 26, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for a trailer sales and service facility. The project involves a 35,000 square foot building for selling, repairing, and customizing trailers on two parcels zoned as I-2 Heavy Industrial.

• Approved P2023-002 Intermountain Trailer Site Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will vote on routine consent items, including the second reading of an ordinance authorizing General Obligation Bonds Series 2023, agreements with METRO Water Recovery for access and easements at wastewater plants, and the purchase of GIS asset management software for up to $83,000. They will also consider accepting a grant from The Weld Trust and changes to library services. Public comments are limited to three minutes.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-1152 authorizing GO Bonds Series 2023
• License and easement agreements with METRO Water Recovery for WWTP access and force main connection
• Purchase of GIS asset management software (Element XS) from Novotx, L.L.C. for up to $83,000
• Acceptance of Weld Trust Grant Agreement (pending documentation)
• Approval of changes to High Plains Library District intergovernmental agreement

The Fort Lupton City Council unanimously accepted a $410,000 grant from The Weld Trust for the Community Park Renovation Project, with a grant period of May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included the issuance of general obligation bonds, agreements with METRO Water Recovery, and a software purchase. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments and reports.

• Accepted $410,000 Weld Trust grant for Community Park Renovation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including GO Bonds Series 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved license and easement agreements with METRO Water Recovery (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of GIS asset management software up to $83,000 (unanimous)
• Approved changes to High Plains Library District intergovernmental agreement (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Board

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board will hold its regular meeting to approve past meeting minutes, elect a new chair and vice-chair, and discuss feedback from a historic home tour, a conference recap, and 2023 goals. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions planned.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Historic Home Tour Feedback
• Saving Places Conference Recap
• 2023 Goals discussion

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion. Staff will present several items, including a second reading of an ordinance authorizing general obligation bonds, a communications position, an intergovernmental agreement addendum with the High Plains Library District, and various other topics. No transcripts or summaries are taken during Town Hall meetings.

• Second Reading Ordinance 2023-1152 authorizing General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023, with emergency declaration
• Addendum for Intergovernmental Agreement with High Plains Library District
• METRO Easement and License Agreement
• Residential Trash Collection discussion
• Economic Development Workshop

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for February 23, 2023, is cancelled because there are no agenda items to consider. The agenda contains only standard procedural sections (call to order, consent agenda, public comment, etc.) with no substantive business listed.

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is meeting to approve several action items, including contracts for a recreation center addition, golf course equipment, and community center park trails. They will also consider consent agenda items such as software commitments, utility payments, and fee amendments. Public comments are limited to three minutes.

• Approve $671,327 contract with Adolfson & Peterson for Recreation Center Addition
• Approve $222,880 construction agreement with Gerardo Concrete for Community Center Park Trails
• Approve purchase of tractor ($51,335.43) and utility cart ($11,586.00) for Coyote Creek Golf Course
• Approve up to $278,662.08 payment to Northern Colorado Water Conservation District for Windy Gap Carriage Assessment
• Authorize grant application for Harrison Avenue Reconstruction Project

City Council approved a contract for the Recreation Center addition and a proposal for concrete trails at Community Center Park. The council also authorized equipment purchases for the golf course and a grant application for Harrison Avenue reconstruction.

• Approved Adolfson & Peterson Construction as GM/GC for Recreation Center Addition up to $671,327.00
• Approved Gerardo Concrete for Community Center Park Trails up to $222,880.00
• Approved $51,335.43 for a Kubota tractor for Coyote Creek Golf Course
• Approved $11,586.00 for a Yamaha utility cart for Coyote Creek Golf Course
• Approved Resolution 2023R011 to apply for a $250,000 CDOT grant for Harrison Avenue Reconstruction
• Approved 36-month Comcast internet contract for 1200 Dexter offices at $244.85/month
• Approved payment to Northern Colorado Water Conservation District up to $278,662.08
• Approved 2-year commitment with Neogov for onboarding software

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion. Staff will present several items, including a Safeway premises modification, an HR onboarding system, a court surcharge increase, victim compensation guidelines, and bids for a community center park trail with splash park. The council will also consider accepting a proposal from Adolph Peterson as general contractor/manager for the Recreation Center and purchasing a tractor and utility cart for the golf course.

• Safeway Modification of Premises
• Court Surcharge Increase
• Community Center Park - Trail Bids with Splash Park and Grant Updates
• Accepting Proposal from Adolph Peterson as General Contractor/General Manager for the Recreation Center
• Tractor and Utility Cart Purchase for Coyote Creek Golf Course

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve routine accounts payable, a five-year office lease at 1200 Dexter Street, and contracts for prairie dog mitigation and mosquito management. A public hearing will consider a special use permit for Kerr McGee Oil & Gas to drill ten horizontal wells and one production facility.

• Award contract to Prairie Dog Pros, LLC for mitigation services up to $16,000
• Award contract to Vector Disease Control International for mosquito management up to $19,807.20
• Approve five-year lease for city office space at 1200 Dexter Street with Kim Investments Inc.
• Public hearing on Kerr McGee Oil & Gas special use permit for ten horizontal wells and one production facility
• Adopt ordinance authorizing issuance of $2023 general obligation bonds on second reading

The Council adopted Ordinance 2023-1152 authorizing up to $10 million in General Obligation Bonds for Recreation Center Phase II improvements, with a total repayment cost not to exceed $18,240,000 and a maximum annual tax increase of $608,000. The Council also approved a special use permit for Kerr McGee Oil & Gas for ten horizontal wells and one production facility, with Councilmember Blackston voting no. All consent agenda items, including contracts for prairie dog mitigation, mosquito management, office lease, water engineering services, police equipment, golf course mowers, and an economic incentive policy, were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-1152 authorizing $10M GO bonds for Rec Center Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Kerr McGee 10 wells and production facility (6-1, Blackston no)
• Approved $16,000 contract with Prairie Dog Pros for mitigation (consent)
• Approved $19,807.20 contract with Vector Disease Control for mosquito management (consent)
• Approved 5-year lease at 1200 Dexter St with Kim Investments (consent)
• Approved $109,010 renewal with Williams and Weiss for water engineering (consent)
• Approved $27,680 for police modem replacement and $47,525 for 10 mobile data terminals (consent)
• Approved purchase of two mowers for Coyote Creek Golf Course at $54,633 each (consent)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion on various topics, including restrictions on liquor sales near schools, a bond ordinance, and an incentives program. Staff will present items that may or may not be followed by discussion, and no transcripts are taken. A public hearing on an oil and gas special use permit will be held without discussion.

• Restrictions of Liquor Sales from Schools
• Bond Ordinance
• Engineering Agreement – Farnsworth (CR 12 RRxing)
• Vector Agreement (2023 Mosquito Control)
• Public Hearing: Land Fed 10-29HZ Oil & Gas Special Use Permit

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 26, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The body will consider a special use permit for oil and gas operations and discuss updates to the Development Code. No other substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• P2023-001 Land Fed 10-29HZ Oil & Gas Special Use Permit (action item)
• Development Code Update (discussion item)
• Approval of January 12, 2023 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Public comment period (no response guaranteed)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a special use permit for Kerr McGee Oil and Gas Onshore LP to drill 10 horizontal wells and establish one production facility. The approval included staff-requested modifications to landscaping and fencing conditions.

• Approved P2023-001 special use permit for Kerr McGee Oil and Gas Onshore LP (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve the consent agenda, including minutes from December 15, 2022, and accounts payable for January 2023. Action items include electing officers and designating the city webpage as the public place for posting meeting notices. Discussion items cover the 2023 Building Renovation Grant and a streetscape update. Public comment is invited.

• Election of officers
• AM2023-001: Designating www.fortluptonco.gov as public place for posting notices
• 2023 Building Renovation Grant discussion
• Streetscape update discussion
• Accounts payable for January 2023

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will consider several action items, including a $48,782.65 contract with AXON Enterprises for police taser and camera equipment, a $33,805 replacement of the Recreation Center roof top unit, and a new printer lease with Toshiba. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as meeting minutes and board appointments.

• AM 2023-017: Approve 2023 AXON contract for taser, body-worn and mobile cameras, evidence.com storage, redaction software, and warranties, $48,782.65 from General Fund
• AM 2023-018: Approve replacement of Recreation Center roof top unit-2, $33,805 from Recreation Center Capital Expenditures
• AM 2023-021: Approve 39-month Toshiba lease for five upgraded printers, not to exceed $1,266.14/month, option to add another at $1,476/month
• Consent: Ratify Kevin Ross to Urban Renewal Authority (term to 2026), reappoint Kathy Kvasnicka to Planning Commission (term to 2026)
• Proclamation: Purifoy Drive Proclamation

City Council approved several equipment and facility contracts, including a police equipment agreement and a recreation center roof unit replacement. The council also ratified two board appointments and approved a new printer lease.

• Approved $48,782.65 annual contract with AXON Enterprises for police equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $33,805.00 to replace Recreation Center Roof Top Unit-2 (unanimous)
• Approved 39-month Toshiba printer lease not to exceed $1,266.14 per month (unanimous)
• Ratified appointment of Kevin Ross to Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority (unanimous)
• Reappointed Kathy Kvasnicka to the Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine consent items, an election of Chair and Vice-Chair, and a 6-month review of the Development Code Update as a discussion item. Public comment is invited, and the meeting can be attended virtually.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• 6-Month Review of Development Code Update
• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2022 meeting

Historic Preservation Board

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board will hold its regular meeting to conduct routine business, including electing a chair and vice-chair, reviewing feedback from a historic home tour, and discussing conference registration and 2023 goals. No major decisions are scheduled.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Historic Home Tour Feedback review
• Saving Places Conference Registration discussion
• 2023 Goals discussion

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items, including a $1,184,695 payment for the Northern Integrated Supply Plan, several contracts and agreements, and appointments. They will also discuss authorizing agreements with Stifel for a bridge loan and underwriting, purchasing a street sweeper, and other action items.

• Approve $1,184,695 payment to Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for NISP
• Award contract to Precision Concrete Cutting for $11,300 asphalt repairs at Denver Avenue and CR 16
• Authorize purchase of Elgin Road Wizard street sweeper for up to $348,569
• Approve additional $84,715.15 payment to United Power for undergrounding construction overage
• Authorize electrical service upgrades to City Hall for $58,828

The Fort Lupton City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a $1,184,695 payment to Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for the Northern Integrated Supply Plan, and authorized several contracts and purchases. These included a $348,569 street sweeper, $58,828 electrical upgrades to City Hall, and agreements with Stifel for bond services. The council also entered executive session to discuss golf course negotiations.

• Approved $1,184,695 NISP interim agreement payment (unanimous)
• Authorized $348,569 street sweeper purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $58,828 City Hall electrical upgrades (unanimous)
• Authorized Stifel engagement for USDA bridge loan (unanimous)
• Authorized Stifel underwriter agreement for recreation center bonds (unanimous)
• Approved CDOT right-of-way permit for force main (unanimous)
• Approved $84,715.15 United Power overage payment (unanimous)
• Approved $11,300 asphalt repair contract (unanimous)