Fort Lupton public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council holds a Town Hall meeting for public discussion on any topic. No formal decisions or transcripts are made during Town Hall sessions. Staff may present items for potential future discussion, but no votes or actions are taken.

• Three Mile Area Plan
• Designating city webpage as official notice posting location
• Commissioning of New City Hall
• 6th Street Survey Services Agreement
• Second Reading Ordinance 2025-1192 thru 2025-1197

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items such as approving minutes, accepting a right-of-way dedication, and approving several agreements, including a payroll services contract not to exceed $60,000. The council will also consider an ordinance amending building regulations and setting a public hearing for January 20, 2026. Additionally, they will receive information about a liquor license surrender.

• Ordinance 2025-1191 accepting right-of-way dedication from Triple P Services LLC for 60 feet of Highway 85 Access Road north of County Road 16
• AM 2025-189 approving statement of work with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for payroll services, not to exceed $60,000
• AM 2025-190 approving Tri-State license agreement for water line access along Highway 52 frontage for Water Tower Project
• AM 2025-191 approving grant of easement to United Power for electrical/communications facilities at Wastewater Treatment Plant
• AM 2025-192 presenting ordinance for amendments to Chapter 18 Building Regulations, with public hearing set for January 20, 2026

The Fort Lupton City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included accepting a right-of-way dedication, approving the 2026 Weld County public safety communications agreement, a payroll services contract with CLA (not to exceed $60,000), a Tri-State water line license agreement, a United Power easement, and acceptance of a CWCB water plan grant. The council also approved presenting an ordinance to adopt the 2024 ICC building codes and set a public hearing for January 20, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 6:08 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda including Dec. 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted right-of-way dedication from Triple P Services LLC for 60 feet of Highway 85 Access Road (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Weld County Public Safety Communications Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved payroll services contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, not to exceed $60,000 (unanimous)
• Approved mayor's signing of Tri-State license agreement for water line access along Highway 52 (unanimous)
• Approved grant of easement to United Power for facilities at wastewater treatment plant (unanimous)
• Accepted CWCB Water Plan Grant for comprehensive water strategy planning (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Jan. 20, 2026 on ordinance adopting 2024 ICC building codes (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold public hearings on several land-use items, including the Northland Business Park rezoning, two L.G. Everist annexations with initial agricultural zoning, and a special use permit amendment for a sand and gravel mining operation. The consent agenda includes routine items such as approving the 2025 mill levy, a $33,000 easement payment, declaring fleet vehicles surplus, appointments, and accepting a $550,000 grant for Koshio Park. The council will also consider a resolution committing to expedited affordable housing review policies under Proposition 123.

• Rezoning of Northland Business Park (AM 2025-183)
• Annexation and initial zoning of L.G. Everist NW and NE parcels (AM 2025-177 to 2025-180)
• Special use permit amendment for L.G. Everist sand & gravel mining (AM 2025-181)
• Payment of $33,000 to Dwain Burkhart for water pipeline easement (AM 2025-170)
• Accept $550,000 Colorado Health Foundation grant for Koshio Park (AM 2025-186)

The Fort Lupton City Council approved the rezoning of the Northland Business Park from Planned Unit Development to Heavy Industrial, adopted several annexations and zoning changes for L.G. Everist sand and gravel operations, and amended the Development Code. The council also certified election results, administered oaths to newly elected officials, and approved a resolution committing to expedited affordable housing reviews.

• Approved rezoning of Northland Business Park to I-2 Heavy Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved L.G. Everist NW Annexation Nos. 1-2 and annexation agreement (unanimous)
• Approved initial zoning of L.G. Everist NW land to Agriculture (unanimous)
• Approved L.G. Everist NE Annexation and annexation agreement (unanimous)
• Approved initial zoning of L.G. Everist NE land to Agriculture (unanimous)
• Approved amended Special Use Permit for L.G. Everist sand & gravel mining (unanimous)
• Adopted Development Code amendments re: ADUs, in-home daycares, waterwise landscape (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025R060 committing to expedited affordable housing review (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a town hall meeting for public discussion on any topic. Staff will present several items, including appointments, a water tax resolution, and a service agreement for license plate readers. The meeting will also include public hearings on zoning changes, annexations, and development code updates.

• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
• Appointment of Treasurer
• Declaring a Ward 2 vacancy and process to fill it
• Resolution ratifying 1% water sales and use tax extension
• Service Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for stationary LPR cameras ($ amount not specified)

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including a renovation grant application for El Rey Del Taco, a grant extension request for 721 4th St, the 2026 budget, and a partial reimbursement to the city for streetscape survey work. The board will also discuss a new attorney agreement. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comment.

• El Rey Del Taco Building Renovation Grant Application
• Grant Extension Request: 721 4th St
• 2026 FLURA Budget
• Partial Reimbursement to City of Fort Lupton for Streetscape Survey Work Contract
• New FLURA Attorney Agreement

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 budget and financial plan, setting appropriations for various funds. The consent agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, a service agreement for grants assistance, cybersecurity guideline updates, a contract amendment with OMI INC., and several police department purchases. Action items include a change order for the Lagoon Slurry Wall Project and agreements with Triple P Services LLC for right-of-way dedication.

• Public hearing on 2026 budget and appropriations (AM 2025-160)
• Police vehicle purchases: 3 fleet vehicles from John Elway Chevrolet up to $169,260.00
• Patrol vehicle upfit from BearCom up to $109,975.00
• 10 Getac mobile data terminals up to $44,457.60
• Change order #1 with Hall-Irwin Corp for Lagoon Slurry Wall Project up to $81,287.75

The City Council adopted the 2026 budget and financial plan, setting appropriations for various funds. The budget includes $71,277,969 in revenue and $93,110,000 in expenses, with reserves reduced by $21,832,000. The motion passed 5-1, with Mayor Hubbard voting no. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including police vehicle purchases and a recreation management agreement, and approved a change order for the lagoon slurry wall project.

• Adopted 2026 budget resolution 2025R050 (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda including police fleet vehicles ($169,260), vehicle upfit ($109,975), and mobile data terminals ($44,457.60)
• Approved change order #1 for lagoon slurry wall project ($81,287.75)
• Approved public improvements agreement with Triple P Services LLC
• Adopted ordinance accepting right-of-way dedication from Triple P Services LLC
• Proclaimed Small Business Saturday on November 29, 2025

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including a change of zone for Northland Business Park, annexations and a mining special use permit for LG Everist, and updates to the Development Code. Public comment will be taken, and the meeting minutes from October 23, 2025, are on the consent agenda.

• PC Resolution P2025-013: Northland Business Park change of zone
• PC Resolution P2025-014: LG Everist NW Annexation Nos. 1-2
• PC Resolution P2025-015: LG Everist NE Annexation
• PC Resolution P2025-016: LG Everist 2025 Mining Special Use Permit
• PC Resolution P2025-017: Development Code Update Amendments

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion. Staff will present several items, including the 2026 budget approval, a contract amendment, vehicle and equipment purchases, and various agreements and proclamations. No transcripts or summaries are taken during these meetings.

• Approval of 2026 Budget
• Amendment to the Jacobs Contract
• Vehicle Purchase from John Elway Chevrolet
• Vehicle Upfit from BearCom
• Purchase of 10 Getac Mobile Data Terminals

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including engineering and design contracts for the Denver Avenue streetscape, drought response plan, Koshio Park, and the Rail Road Park North Trails project. They will also consider a resolution to increase green fees at Coyote Creek Golf Course for 2026 and approve a two-year municipal planning services agreement. Public comments are limited to three minutes.

• Award contract to Core Consultants, Inc. for $47,000 for Denver Avenue streetscape survey
• Award contract to Bohannan Huston for $104,798 for drought response and water conservation plan
• Resolution increasing green fees at Coyote Creek Golf Course for 2026
• Accept proposal from Elite Industries, Inc. for $121,921 for Rail Road Park North Trails construction
• Approve agreement with Todd Hodges Design, LLC as city planner for two years

The Fort Lupton City Council approved a consent agenda with multiple contracts and resolutions, and separately approved a $121,921 contract for the Rail Road Park North Trails project and a two-year municipal planning services agreement with Todd Hodges Design, LLC. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including $47,000 survey contract for Denver Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $104,798 contract for drought response and water conservation plan (unanimous)
• Approved resolution increasing 2026 green fees at Coyote Creek Golf Course (unanimous)
• Approved mayor's signing of license agreement for water line access along Highway 52 (unanimous)
• Approved $97,790 contract with Norris Design for Koshio Park construction documents (unanimous)
• Approved resolution opting out of workers' comp for officials and adding volunteers to accidental medical plan (unanimous)
• Approved $121,921 contract with Elite Industries for Rail Road Park North Trails (unanimous)
• Approved two-year planning services agreement with Todd Hodges Design, LLC (unanimous)

General

This is a notice that the Fort Lupton City Council will attend the annual Town and County Dinner and Meeting with the Weld County Board of County Commissioners. The agenda lists only a general discussion item for county updates, with no specific policy actions or decisions scheduled.

• Annual Town and County Dinner and Meeting with BOCC
• General discussion: County Updates

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion. Staff will present items including golf course rates, an economic development update, a bid review for Rail Road Park North Trails, design documents for Koshio Park, and an introduction to building and fire code adoption. Other topics include a streetscape survey funding request, a survey contract award, water tower project easements, water conservation and drought response plans, and a community Thanksgiving giveaway. No transcripts or summaries are taken during Town Hall meetings.

• Golf Course Rates
• Rail Road Park North Trails – Bid Review
• Koshio Park Design Documents – Norris Design
• Building & Fire Code Adoption Introduction
• Request for Financial Support of Streetscape Survey

General

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the August 28, 2025 minutes and discuss a Development Code Update covering accessory dwelling units (ADUs), landscaping, and daycare regulations. They will also hear a recap from the Western Planner Conference. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of Development Code Update for ADUs, landscaping, and daycare
• Western Planner Conference recap
• Approval of August 28, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve routine items including fiber installation agreements, wastewater treatment plant upgrades, and server purchases. The council will also discuss a housing needs assessment and waive business license renewal fees through year-end.

• Approve $119,271.54 construction deposit for electric service to new City Hall from United Power
• $79,219.02 payment for electrical service upgrade at Wastewater Treatment Plant Lift Station Project from Utility Fund
• Purchase up to $40,423.40 for 4 Dell PowerEdge R660 Servers from Capital Project Fund
• Approve locate agreements with Intrepid Fiber and Ripple Fiber for fiber installation services
• Accept $65,410 bid from Ayres Associates Inc. to develop Housing Needs Assessment from General Fund

The Fort Lupton City Council approved a consent agenda including appointments, utility deposits, server purchases, and a business license fee waiver. They also approved a locate agreement with Intrepid Fiber for $105,000, accepted a bid from Ayres Associates for a housing needs assessment not to exceed $65,410, and noted that a similar agreement with Ripple Fiber was not pursued. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including appointments, $119,271.54 city hall electric deposit, $79,219.02 wastewater plant deposit, $40,423.40 server purchase, and $25 business license fee waiver (unanimous)
• Approved locate agreement with Intrepid Fiber for $105,000 plus $8,750/month extension option (unanimous)
• Accepted Ayres Associates bid for housing needs assessment, not to exceed $65,410 (unanimous)
• Ripple Fiber locate agreement not pursued; no motion made
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

General

The Fort Lupton City Council and enterprise boards are holding a budget retreat to discuss the 2026 preliminary budget. The agenda includes a presentation of the budget and a roll call, with no other substantive items listed.

• Presentation of the 2026 Preliminary Budget

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority (FLURA) is holding a regular meeting to consider routine items, including approval of August meeting minutes and accounts payable. The board will also discuss and potentially act on the Downtown Colorado Inc. membership renewal, an agreement for FLURA to cover staff and shared expenses, and the draft FY2026 budget. New business includes discussions on hiring a new FLURA attorney and topics like streetscape, grants, and potential property purchases.

• Downtown Colorado Inc. Membership Renewal
• Agreement for FLURA to cover staff expenses and other shared expenses
• Draft Budget for FY 2026 (Budget Comparison Report)
• Discussion on acquiring a new FLURA Attorney
• Discussion on FLURA area topics: Streetscape, Grant, Potential Property Purchases

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council holds a Town Hall meeting for public discussion on various topics. Staff will present items including library board appointments, park design bids, and infrastructure projects, but no formal decisions or summaries will be made.

• Ratify appointment of Patty Bodwell to High Plains Library District Board of Trustees
• Review Koshio Park Design Document Bids
• Consider Construction Deposit Agreement for new City Hall electric service installation ($25,000)
• Discuss Housing Needs Assessment Consultant Contract
• Review Water Conservation Plan / Drought Response Plan

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will vote on consent items including two rezonings, two annexation petitions, and several easement payments. They will also consider action items for a water treatment plant platform, a $1.44 million change order for the water tower project, fiber locate agreements, and a cemetery columbarium contract. A presentation of the 2026-requested budget is scheduled.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-1189 rezoning 2183 South Denver Avenue
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-1190 rezoning The Lancaster Crossing
• Annexation petitions for LG Everist NE and NW Nos. 1-2, public hearing set for Dec 2, 2025
• Change order with Burns and McDonnell for water tower project, not to exceed $1,441,924
• Award contract to Monuments Warehouse for columbarium, not to exceed $97,150

The Fort Lupton City Council approved the consent agenda, including two rezoning ordinances and two annexation resolutions, and unanimously approved a $1.44M change order for water tower construction management and a $97,150 columbarium contract. Two fiber locate agreements were tabled until October 21, 2025. The 2026 requested budget was presented for review.

• Approved consent agenda including rezoning at 2183 S Denver Ave and Lancaster Crossing (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions initiating LG Everist NE and NW annexations, public hearing Dec 2 (unanimous)
• Approved $164,875.50 CIP for water treatment plant platform (unanimous)
• Approved $1,441,924 change order #4 with Burns & McDonnell for water tower project (unanimous)
• Tabled Intrepid Fiber locate agreement until Oct 21
• Tabled Ripple Fiber locate agreement until Oct 21
• Awarded $97,150 columbarium contract to Monuments Warehouse (unanimous)
• Presented 2026 requested budget

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council holds a town hall meeting for public discussion on various topics. Staff will present items including a baseball tournament fundraiser, advisory committee appointments, and code updates, but no formal decisions are made. Two public hearings are scheduled for annexation requests from LG Everist.

• Public hearing set for LG Everist NE and NW annexation requests
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-1189 rezoning 2183 South Denver Avenue
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-1190 rezoning Lancaster Crossing
• Discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units Code Update
• Distribution of Budget Books

General

The Fort Lupton Liquor Licensing Authority will meet to review and potentially approve the renewal application for a Hotel & Restaurant liquor license submitted by Carnitas Estilo Michoacán. The meeting includes procedural items and a public hearing where residents may comment.

• Consideration of renewal application for Hotel & Restaurant liquor license at Carnitas Estilo Michoacán

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning and preliminary plat approvals for residential subdivisions, and consider amending the contract for the new City Hall construction. The consent agenda includes routine items such as accepting insurance quotes, approving a parks master plan consultant, and revising water/sewer fees. An executive session is scheduled to discuss building permit fees.

• Rezoning of 2183 South Denver Avenue (AM 2025-123)
• Sunrise Amended Preliminary Plat for residential subdivision (AM 2025-124)
• Lancaster Crossing rezoning and Lancaster Preliminary Plat (AM 2025-125, 126)
• Amend GH Phipps contract for new City Hall construction (AM 2025-127)
• Accept 2026 CIRSA property casualty quotes totaling $1,312,706.32 (AM 2025-116)

The Fort Lupton City Council approved amending the GH Phipps Construction contract to proceed with building the new City Hall at a final guaranteed maximum price of $17,783,670. The council also unanimously approved two rezoning requests and two preliminary plats for residential subdivisions, including the 377-lot Lancaster Crossing project. All consent agenda items, including the 2026 CIRSA insurance renewal and the Parks and Trails Master Plan consultant contract, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $17,783,670 construction contract amendment for new City Hall (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 2183 South Denver Avenue from I-1 to I-2 (unanimous)
• Approved Sunrise Amended Preliminary Plat, 157 single-family lots (unanimous)
• Approved Lancaster Crossing rezoning from A to R-2, 377 residential lots (unanimous)
• Approved Lancaster Preliminary Plat for residential subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,308,628 CIRSA insurance renewal and $280,000 Parks and Trails Master Plan contract (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Colorado Big Thompson water assessment up to $177,146.52 (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 test drilling contract for wastewater lagoon project (information only)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open discussion with the public on various topics, including a parks and trails master plan vendor contract, a new dog park location, the 2026 CIRSA property casualty renewal, plant investment fees, a water tower construction management contract, and the final guaranteed maximum price for the new City Hall from GH Phipps. The agenda also includes public hearings on a change of zone, preliminary plats, and a liquor license renewal, which are not followed by discussion.

• Parks and Trails Master Plan Vendor Contract
• New Dog Park Location Discussion
• Final Guaranteed Maximum Price for new City Hall from GH Phipps
• 2183 South Denver Ave Change of Zone
• Carnitas Estilo Michoacán Liquor License Renewal

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to review routine items and discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan, the South Platte Valley Historical Society (SPVHS) and Museum, and Certified Local Government (CLG) training opportunities. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will meet to approve routine minutes, a proclamation, and several consent items including a second reading of a ballot measure to renew a 1% water sales tax for acquisition and improvements. The council will also vote on purchasing new water meters, awarding a road mill & overlay project, and buying Windy Gap power units. Public comments and future events are also on the agenda.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-1188 to renew 1% water sales tax for water acquisition and improvements
• Purchase Order with Badger Meter for new water meters up to $100,000
• Award County Road 18 Mill & Overlay Project to Top-Notch Pavement Solutions for $151,158.30
• Purchase Windy Gap Units from Platte River Power Authority for $9,700,000.04
• Proclamation for Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month

The Fort Lupton City Council unanimously approved a $9,700,000.04 agreement to purchase two Windy Gap water units from Platte River Power Authority, funded by the Utility Fund's Cash in Lieu funds ($5M) and the Water Sales Tax Fund ($4.7M). The council also awarded a $151,158.30 contract to Top-Notch Pavement Solutions LLC for the County Road 18 Mill & Overlay project, funded from the Street Sales Tax Fund. The consent agenda was approved, including a ballot issue for the continuance of the 1% water sales tax, a Youth Advisory Committee appointment resolution, and a $100,000 purchase order with Badger Meter for water meters.

• Approved $9,700,000.04 Windy Gap water unit purchase from Platte River Power Authority (unanimous)
• Awarded County Road 18 Mill & Overlay project to Top-Notch Pavement Solutions LLC for $151,158.30 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including ballot issue for 1% water sales tax continuance (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 purchase order with Badger Meter for water meters and endpoints (unanimous)
• Ratified Youth Advisory Committee appointments for term Aug 1, 2025 – Aug 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to decide on zoning changes and preliminary plats for two projects: 2183 S Denver and Lancaster Crossing. The commission will also review amended preliminary plats for Sunrise. No items are scheduled for September 11, 2025.

• PC Resolution P2025-009: 2183 S Denver Change of Zone
• PC Resolution P2025-010: Sunrise Amended Preliminary Plat
• PC Resolution P2025-011: Lancaster Crossing Change of Zone
• PC Resolution P2025-012: Lancaster Crossing Preliminary Plat

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion on a wide range of topics, including sidewalks, parks, water infrastructure, and code adoptions. Key items include a proposed extension of the 1% sales tax for the Water Fund, which will appear as a ballot question in the November 4, 2025 election, and updates on various projects. No formal decisions are expected as this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-1188: extension of 1% sales tax for Water Fund, ballot question for November 4, 2025 election
• Proposed County Road 18 Mill & Overlay Project
• Koshio Park Renovation Update
• Badger Purchase Order for Water Meters
• Columbarium Bid Opening Results

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, consent agenda items, and accounts payable, and to review May financials. The main action item is a request for an additional $50,000 for the 721 4th St Grant Program application. Public comment is invited.

• Approval of July 17, 2025 minutes
• Accounts payable and May financials
• Action item: 721 4th St Grant Program application (additional $50,000)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve routine items, including a $200,000 budget reallocation from police salaries to overtime and the implementation of a temporary overtime traffic enforcement shift. The council will also review accounts payable and hear staff reports, with no major policy decisions expected beyond these operational adjustments.

• Budget reallocation of $200,000 from Police Department Salaries & Wages to Overtime
• Approval of temporary overtime shift focused on traffic enforcement
• Authorization of work order up to $36,274.50 for Jacobs Engineering for Water Treatment Plant Sampling Station Project

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion. Staff will present several items, including water tower easements and construction management, a Jacobs Engineering work order for a water treatment plant sampling station, and police department topics such as the take-home car program, budget reallocation, and a temporary overtime shift for traffic enforcement. No formal decisions are expected, as this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Water Tower - Easements
• Water Tower - Construction Management
• Jacobs Engineering Work Order – Water Treatment Plant Sampling Station
• Police Department Take Home Car Program
• Police Department Budget Reallocation

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will consider approving a ballot issue for the November 4, 2025 election asking voters to continue the 1% water sales tax for the Water Acquisition and Improvement Fund. They will also act on several contracts, including engineering services for water projects, and review information memos on the annual financial report, a festival permit, and an opioid settlement.

• Ordinance to place 1% water sales tax continuation on Nov 4, 2025 ballot
• Contract with D2 Consultants, LLC for $199,335 for Non-Potable System Master Plan
• Contract with McGrane Water Engineering, LLC for $84,000 for Lagoon Water Storage Project engineering
• Change Order #3 to Thalle Construction for $127,078.04 for METRO Connection FM & LS Project
• Landscape project at City Hall/Police Station by Soto Enterprises LLC for $34,443.25

The Fort Lupton City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-1188, placing a ballot issue before voters in the November 4, 2025 coordinated election to continue the existing 1% water sales and use tax for another 20 years. The council also approved several contracts and agreements, including engineering services for the Non-Potable System Master Plan and a change order for the METRO Connection project. All action items passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-1188 placing 1% water sales tax continuation on Nov. 4 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025R035 including Coyote Creek Subdivision Filing No. 5 into Coyote Creek Metropolitan District (unanimous)
• Awarded $199,335 contract to D2 Consultants for Non-Potable System Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #3 ($127,078.04) to Thalle Construction for METRO Connection project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $34,443.25 landscape contract to Soto Enterprises and $84,000 engineering contract to McGrane Water Engineering (unanimous)
• Declared Axon Taser 7's surplus and authorized police sale (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for public discussion on various topics, including the renewal of the 1% water sales tax for the November election, a festival permit for Trapper Days, and multiple infrastructure and budget items. No formal decisions are made at Town Hall meetings; it is an open forum for residents to discuss topics with Council.

• Renewal of the 1% Water Sales Tax - November Election
• Festival Permit for Trapper Days
• Vendor Changes for Municipal Court Payments
• Re-Allocating Funds for Remainder of 2025 (Rec Center Grounds Seasonal Laborer to a PT Custodian)
• Waste Water Treatment Plant to METRO - Change Order #3

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a resolution (P2025-008) regarding the City Hall site plan. The agenda also includes approval of the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes and public comment. No other substantive items are listed.

• PC Resolution P2025-008 Fort Lupton City Hall Site Plan
• Approval of June 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority will hold a regular meeting to consider three Building Renovation Grant Program applications, approve the May 2025 minutes and accounts payable, and discuss downtown projects. Public comment will be taken, but the board may not respond immediately.

• Building Renovation Grant Program Application: 237 Denver Avenue Exterior Facade
• Building Renovation Grant Program Application: 237 Denver Avenue Interior Flooring
• Building Renovation Grant Program Application: 721 4th St Renovation of Office to Apartments
• May 2025 Accounts Payable
• May 20 2025 Minutes

General

The Fort Lupton Liquor Licensing Authority will hold public hearings on two liquor license renewal applications: one for a fermented malt beverage and wine license for 7-Eleven Store 41743H, and one for a tavern liquor license for Lucky Shot Sports Bar + Grill. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order, pledge, and roll call. No other substantive business is listed.

• Renewal of fermented malt beverage & wine license for 7-Eleven Inc., dba 7-Eleven Store 41743H (AM 2025-002)
• Renewal of tavern liquor license for Lucky Shot Sports Bar + Grill LLC, dba Lucky Shot Sports (AM 2025-003)

The Liquor Licensing Authority approved two liquor license renewals despite prior underage sales violations. The 7-Eleven renewal was approved unanimously; the Lucky Shot Sports renewal passed 6-1 with Councilmember Claud Hanes voting no. Both applicants had paid state fines and described corrective actions.

• Approved renewal of Fermented Malt Beverage & Wine License for 7-Eleven Store 41743H (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Tavern Liquor License for Lucky Shot Sports Bar + Grill LLC (6-1, Hanes no)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will consider several contracts and agreements, including a $2.35 million wastewater treatment plant lagoon slurry wall project and a $45,500 legal payment for a water tower loan. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, software renewals, and a planning commission appointment. An executive session is scheduled to discuss potential annexations and water/sewer services.

• AM 2025-096: $2,351,901.93 contract with Hall-Irwin Corp. for Waste Water Treatment Plant Lagoon Storage Slurry Wall Project
• AM 2025-097: $84,000 engineering services contract with McGrane Water Engineering for Lagoon Water Storage Project
• AM 2025-093: $45,500 payment to Kline Alvarado Veio for legal work on CWRPDA loan for Water Tower Project
• AM 2025-089: $30,000 per share purchase of two Fulton Irrigation shares from Wilma F. Paceley estate
• AM 2025-092: $88,654 Microsoft Office upgrade to 2024 Professional Plus

The Fort Lupton City Council approved a revised contract with Hall-Irwin Corporation for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Lagoon Storage Slurry Wall Project, not to exceed $2,351,901.93. The council also approved the consent agenda, including several purchases and agreements, and moved into executive session to discuss potential annexations and water/sewer services. The agenda was amended to remove a contract award for engineering services due to additional work needed.

• Approved revised contract with Hall-Irwin Corp. for $2,351,901.93 for lagoon slurry wall project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including purchase of two Fulton Irrigation shares for $30,000 each (unanimous)
• Approved $58,454.32 for Civic Plus products for 2026 (consent)
• Approved $68,276.77 for Box Enterprise Plus, KeySafe, and Premier Services renewal (consent)
• Approved $88,654.00 for Microsoft Office upgrade to 2024 Professional Plus (consent)
• Approved $45,500 payment to Kline Alvarado Veio for legal work on CWRPDA loan (consent)
• Ratified appointment of Jimmy Dominguez to Planning Commission for three-year term (consent)
• Approved IGA with Weld County for November 4, 2025 coordinated election (consent)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion. Staff will present a range of items, including liquor license renewals, election coordination, software purchases, and appointments. No formal decisions are made at this meeting; it is for discussion only.

• Liquor license renewal for 7-Eleven on 14th Street
• Liquor license renewal for Lucky Shot Sports
• Intergovernmental agreement with Weld County Clerk & Recorder for November 4, 2025 election coordination
• CivicPlus scope of work and renewal subscription for Box Enterprise Plus
• Purchase of shares of Fulton Irrigation and re-appointment of Jimmy Dominguez to Planning Commission

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council’s Marijuana Licensing Authority will meet to approve minutes from its February 18 and June 3, 2025 meetings. The agenda is procedural with no substantive decisions or discussions scheduled.

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will consider awarding three construction and engineering contracts, including a $17.4 million elevated water storage project and a $2.35 million wastewater treatment plant lagoon slurry wall project. The consent agenda includes purchases of Fulton Irrigation shares and a bobcat air compressor. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Award contract to HPM, Inc. for $17,387,757 for Elevated Water Storage Project construction
• Award contract to Hall-Irwin, Corporation for $2,351,901.93 for Waste Water Treatment Plant Lagoon Storage Slurry Wall Project
• Award contract to JR Engineering for $175,198 for Highway 52 / College Avenue Intersection Project engineering
• Purchase one share of Fulton Irrigation from Julia Kiser for $30,000 and one from Lisa Hillsinger for $30,000
• Purchase PA185 Bobcat Air Compressor for Public Works Streets for up to $25,107

The Fort Lupton City Council unanimously approved three major contracts: a $17,387,757 construction contract for the Elevated Water Storage Project, a $2,351,901.93 contract for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Lagoon Storage Slurry Wall Project, and a $175,198 engineering services contract for the Highway 52/College Avenue Intersection Project. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included purchasing two Fulton Irrigation shares for $30,000 each and a $25,107 Bobcat air compressor. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $17,387,757 Elevated Water Storage Project construction contract to HPM, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $2,351,901.93 Waste Water Treatment Plant Slurry Wall Project contract to Hall-Irwin, Corp. (unanimous)
• Approved $175,198 engineering services contract for Highway 52/College Ave Intersection to JR Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including two $30,000 Fulton Irrigation share purchases and $25,107 Bobcat air compressor purchase (unanimous)

Library Board

The Fort Lupton Public and School Library Board is holding a special meeting to vote on a Capital Improvement Plan. Residents may attend in person or remotely and will have the opportunity to comment. The meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the library.

• Vote on Capital Improvement Plan
• Public comment opportunity
• Remote meeting access via GoTo Meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Fort Lupton Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider a variance request for the property at 100 McKinley Ave. The board will also approve the minutes from the June 13, 2024 meeting and take public comments.

• BOA Resolution BOA2025-001: 100 McKinley Ave variance
• Approval of June 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items and several capital projects. The council will review accounts payable, ratify a mayoral appointment, and vote on funding for water system upgrades and road maintenance. A public hearing is not scheduled, and no major policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Approve $9,576,080 contract for High Pointe Hills water project with GH Phipps Construction
• Award $750,000 crack and slurry seal project to A-1 Chipseal Company
• Approve $31,836.88 for Compressor Air Dryer Capital Project
• Approve $34,948.46 for Automatic CIP Valve Capital Project
• Approve $198,748.03 payment to Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District

The Fort Lupton City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the second reading of ordinances for the 1.21 Annexation and initial I-1 Light Industrial zoning, a personal property tax rebate for Charm Industrial, a $47,391 pickleball court concrete contract, rejection of all bids for the City Hall/Police Station landscape renovation, and assignment of the Cottonwood Greens PUD agreement to LGI Homes. The council also approved a $346,415.89 dump truck purchase, a $350,000 asphalt and concrete project award to Top Notch Pavement Solutions, and a perpetual waterline easement at Lot 3 of the Villano Minor Subdivision. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including 1.21 Annexation and initial I-1 zoning (unanimous)
• Approved $47,391 pickleball court concrete contract to Gerardo Concrete (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for City Hall/Police Station landscape renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $346,415.89 dump truck purchase from McCandless Truck Center (unanimous)
• Awarded $350,000 asphalt & concrete project to Top Notch Pavement Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved perpetual waterline easement at Lot 3, Villano Minor Subdivision (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting at 6:00 PM on June 12, 2025, at 130 South McKinley Avenue. The body will consider routine approval of May 22 meeting minutes, hear public comment, and review the High Pointe Hills Concept Plan. No other substantive decisions or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• High Pointe Hills Concept Plan review
• Approval of May 22, 2025 meeting minutes

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 an accessibility plan resolution, capital projects for the water plant, a wastewater treatment update, water tower easements, a slurry wall bid, a road project, a concept plan for High Pointe Hills, the initial guaranteed maximum price for a new city hall, youth programs, an appointment to the Senior Advisory Committee, and a payment to the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Accessibility Plan Resolution
• Water Plant Capital Projects - Automatic CIP Valves and Air Dryer
• 2025 Crack & Slurry Seal Project
• Initial Guaranteed Maximum Price - New City Hall Building
• Payment to Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for Southern Water Supply Project O&M Assessment

General

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will attend a mobile tour of Northern Front Range communities on June 3, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The tour includes Loveland, Longmont, Berthoud, Erie, and Fort Lupton, with a focus on reviewing development projects, housing designs, environmental conservation, and recreation spaces.

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is meeting to vote on consent agenda items including annexation and initial zoning for the 1.21 area, an economic incentive for Charm Industrial, and several public works contracts. They will also consider purchasing a dump truck and awarding an asphalt and concrete project. The meeting includes public comment and routine approvals.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-1186 accepting 1.21 Annexation Nos. 1-7
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-1187 initial zoning to I-1 Light Industrial
• Resolution 2025R031: personal property tax rebate to Charm Industrial, Inc.
• Award $350,000 to Top Notch Pavement Solutions for 2025 Asphalt & Concrete Project
• Purchase 2026 HV515 SFA dump truck from McCandless Truck Center for $346,415.89

The Fort Lupton City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the second reading of ordinances accepting the 1.21 Annexation Nos. 1-7 and initial zoning to I-1 Light Industrial, an economic incentive rebate for Charm Industrial, a $47,391 pickleball court concrete contract, rejecting all bids for the City Hall/Police Station landscape renovation, and assigning the Cottonwood Greens PUD Filing No. 4 subdivision improvements agreement to LGI Homes. The council also unanimously approved purchasing a 2026 dump truck for up to $346,415.89, awarding the 2025 Asphalt & Concrete Project to Top Notch Pavement Solutions for up to $350,000, and approving the mayor's signature for a waterline easement at Lot 3 of the Villano Minor Subdivision.

• Approved consent agenda including annexation, zoning, and Charm Industrial tax rebate (unanimous)
• Approved $47,391 pickleball court concrete contract with Gerardo Concrete (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for City Hall/Police Station landscape renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $346,415.89 dump truck purchase from McCandless Truck Center (unanimous)
• Awarded $350,000 asphalt & concrete project to Top Notch Pavement Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved mayor's signature for waterline easement at Villano Minor Subdivision (unanimous)

General

The Fort Lupton Marijuana Licensing Authority will meet to consider renewing a retail marijuana business license for Carretera Ocho Cinco, LLC dba Silver Stem Fine Cannabis. The authority consists of the mayor and six ward representatives.

• AM 2025-005: Approve renewal of retail marijuana business license for Silver Stem Fine Cannabis (Carretera Ocho Cinco, LLC)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a Town Hall meeting to facilitate open discussion with the public. Staff will present several items for potential discussion, including infrastructure projects, equipment purchases, and land use ordinances. No official transcripts or summaries are recorded for this meeting.

• Second Reading of Ordinance 2025-1186 regarding 1.21 Annexation
• Second Reading of Ordinance 2025-1187 regarding 1.21 Initial Zoning
• City Hall / Police Station Landscape Project Bids
• Pickleball Court Concrete Bids
• Purchase of International Dump Truck/Plow from OJ Watson

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM at 130 South McKinley Avenue. The commission will consider approval of the April 24, 2025, meeting minutes and take action on a site plan resolution. Residents can attend the meeting in person or remotely via virtual instructions provided in the agenda.

• PC Resolution P2025-007 The Landings at Lupton Village Site Plan
• Approval of the April 24, 2025, Meeting Minutes

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM in City Hall. The council will review routine financial items, approve a $216,120 purchase of four fleet vehicles for the police department, and discuss service agreements to support local businesses and water conservation efforts. The meeting also includes public comments, staff reports, and future city events.

• Approval of $216,120 payment to John Elway Chevrolet for four police fleet vehicles
• Service agreement with Bludot Technologies for Open Rewards Shop Local Program
• Memorandum of Understanding with WaterNow Alliance and Western Resource Advocates for water conservation project
• May 26 Memorial Day Service at Hillside Cemetery
• June 4 Coffee with a Cop at Fort Lupton Recreation Center

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a town hall meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 130 South McKinley Avenue. The agenda includes an open discussion for the public to speak with the council, along with staff presentations on a library update, the Open Rewards Shop Local Program, and updating waterwise language in the landscaping code and comprehensive plan. No transcripts or summaries are taken during these town hall meetings.

• Library Update presentation
• Open Rewards, Shop Local Program presentation
• Project Accelerator: Updating Waterwise Language in Landscaping Code and Comprehensive Plan presentation

General

The Fort Lupton Marijuana Licensing Authority will meet to consider renewing two marijuana business licenses submitted by Centaurus Farms, LLC. The board will review and potentially approve applications for a retail marijuana business and a medical marijuana business.

• AM 2025-003: Approve retail marijuana business license renewal for Centaurus Farms, LLC
• AM 2025-004: Approve medical marijuana business license renewal for Centaurus Farms, LLC

The Marijuana Licensing Authority unanimously approved two license renewals for Centaurus Farms, LLC, located at 13400 County Road 10, for both retail and medical marijuana businesses. Each renewal was approved with conditions, including building permits, site and security inspections, and compliance with all laws. The company paid the $5,000 renewal and operating fee for each license, and the applications remain active while the business works with the Planning Department.

• Approved retail marijuana business license renewal for Centaurus Farms, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved medical marijuana business license renewal for Centaurus Farms, LLC (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will consider several significant items, including a $20 million loan for water infrastructure, a series of annexations and initial zoning for the 1.21 area, and a special use permit for a concrete company. They will also vote on contracts for software maintenance, engineering services, HVAC replacement, and an economic incentive for Charm Industrial. The meeting includes public hearings for the special use permit, comprehensive plan amendment, annexation, and initial zoning.

• Ordinance 2025-1185 authorizing two loan agreements with CWRPDA for up to $20,000,000 for an elevated water storage tank, pump station, and pipelines
• Public hearing for Alpine Custom Concrete Special Use Permit
• Public hearing for 1.21 Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Annexation Nos. 1-7, and Initial Zoning to I-1 Light Industrial
• Contract to JR Engineering for $28,860 for Transportation Plan Update
• HVAC replacement at Recreation Center for $101,500 to Longview Heating & Air

The Fort Lupton City Council unanimously approved a series of actions tied to the 1.21 project, including a comprehensive plan amendment, annexation of 290.55 acres, and initial I-1 light industrial zoning. The council also approved a special use permit for Alpine Custom Concrete, a $101,500 HVAC replacement contract, a restaurant and entertainment activation policy, and an economic incentive agreement with Charm Industrial. All bids for the wastewater treatment plant slurry wall project were rejected as over budget.

• Approved Resolution 2025R029 amending the Future Land Use Map for the 1.21 Comprehensive Plan Amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-1186 accepting the 1.21 Annexation Nos. 1-7 and annexation agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-1187 for initial I-1 Light Industrial zoning of the 1.21 property (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025R028 for the Alpine Custom Concrete special use permit (unanimous)
• Approved $101,500 contract to Longview Heating & Air for Recreation Center HVAC replacement (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Slurry Wall Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025R030 establishing a Targeted Restaurant & Entertainment Activation Policy & Program (unanimous)
• Approved economic incentive agreement with Charm Industrial for personal property tax rebate (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council holds a public Town Hall meeting for open discussion on various topics. Staff will present items including roadway discussions, wastewater treatment upgrades, and park design concepts, but no formal decisions or summaries will be recorded during this session.

• Change Order – Waste Water Treatment Plant Lift Station
• Koshio Park Conceptual Drawings (Design Days- May 2)
• Recreation Center / Community Center HVAC Bids
• Second Reading of Emergency Ordinance Approving Two Loan Agreements with Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority
• Public Hearing - Not Followed by Discussion: 1.21 LLC Annexation with Initial Zoning, and Comprehensive Plan Amendment

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes and vote on two resolutions: PC Resolution P2025-005 (1.21 Comprehensive Plan Amendment) and PC Resolution P2025-006 (1.21 Annexation and Initial Zoning). The meeting will also include a public comment period and adjournment.

• PC Resolution P2025-005: 1.21 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• PC Resolution P2025-006: 1.21 Annexation and Initial Zoning
• Approval of April 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will consider an emergency ordinance authorizing two loan agreements with the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority for up to $20,000,000 to fund an elevated water storage tank, new pump station, and associated pipelines. The council will also review routine consent agenda items, including a three-year Esri GIS software subscription and a pump purchase, and hear public comments.

• Emergency ordinance for up to $20,000,000 in loans for water infrastructure
• Esri GIS software renewal: $20,600 annually for 3 years
• Clean in Place Pump funding: up to $71,340.50 from Utility Water Fund
• 2025 Mental Health Month Proclamation
• Accounts Payable for April 15, 2025

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the February 27, 2025 meeting minutes and vote on a special use permit for Alpine Custom Concrete. The public may comment, but the board will not respond directly during the meeting.

• PC Resolution P2025-004: Alpine Custom Concrete Special Use Permit
• Approval of February 27, 2025 Meeting Minutes

City Council

This is a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion with the City Council. Staff will present four topics: the Civic Zone District, an Esri GIS software subscription, an emergency ordinance for two loan agreements with the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority, and a pump replacement capital improvement project for the water treatment plant. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda indicates these items may or may not be followed by discussion.

• Civic Zone District Discussion
• Esri Geographic Information System (GIS) Software Subscription
• Emergency Ordinance Approving Two Loan Agreements with Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority
• Pump Replacement Capital Improvement Project for the Water Treatment Plant

Historic Preservation Board

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting to elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair, conduct oral interviews, review the Comprehensive Plan Update, and plan 2025 events. The meeting is open to public comment but no formal decisions are listed beyond the election.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Oral Interviews
• Comprehensive Plan Update discussion
• 2025 Events planning

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will meet on April 1, 2025, to approve routine items including proclamations, accounts payable, and consent agenda actions. They will also consider several grants and purchases, such as a $444,444 grant application for the Fort Lupton Water Strategy Plan and a $120,000 allocation for patrol vehicle upfitting.

• Approving $444,444 EIAF grant for Fort Lupton Water Strategy Plan
• Allocating $120,000 for BearCom patrol vehicle upfitting
• Approving $269,868.34 payment to Northern Colorado Water Conservation District
• Purchasing nine public works trucks for $45,860.04
• Dedicating underground power easement to United Power at Highway 52 and College Avenue

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 National Crime Victims' Rights Week and National Library Week, an amendment to Resolution 2025R015, a United Power easement at College and Hwy 52, a DOLA Tier 1 grant application for a Nonpotable System Master Plan, a payment to Bearcom for vehicle upfitting, a GOCO Planning and Capacity Grant Agreement, and the purchase of nine Getac MDTs. No formal decisions are expected as this is a discussion-only meeting.

• National Crime Victims' Rights Week Proclamation
• National Library Week Proclamation
• Amending Resolution 2025R015
• United Power Easement at College and Hwy 52
• DOLA Tier 1 Grant Application – Nonpotable System Master Plan

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority will hold its regular meeting to approve routine items and discuss several property-related matters. The board will consider a building renovation grant application for 327 Denver Ave and discuss rain damage repair at 237 Denver Ave. An update on the Denver Avenue Streetscape Survey is also on the agenda.

• Building Renovation Grant Application: 327 Denver Ave (Lucky Shot)
• Discussion: Rain Damage Repair at 237 Denver Ave (Original Dale's Pharmacy)
• Denver Avenue Streetscape Survey - Update
• February FLURA Accounts Payable
• February 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will consider several action items, including accepting an annexation petition for the 1.21 Annexation and setting a public hearing, awarding a contract for the 14th Street Storm Sewer Trunk Line Project, and authorizing a REDI grant application for wastewater system improvements. The consent agenda includes leasing water units to Eaton, purchasing a skid steer, and ratifying Planning Advisory Committee appointments.

• AM 2025-045: Accept annexation petition for 1.21 Annexation, set public hearing for May 6, 2025
• AM 2025-042: Award contract to Kimley Horn for $155,037 for 14th Street Storm Sewer Trunk Line Project
• AM 2025-046: Authorize REDI grant application to DOLA for $100,000 wastewater system improvements
• AM 2025-043: Lease 200 acre-feet of Colorado Big Thompson water to Town of Eaton for 3 years
• AM 2025-044: Purchase Case SR210B skid steer for up to $65,500 from Parks Capital Improvements

The Fort Lupton City Council unanimously approved a resolution to accept an annexation petition for the 1.21 Annexation (290.55 acres) and set a public hearing for May 6, 2025. They also awarded a $155,037 contract for the 14th Street storm sewer project, approved a $106,556 water main replacement, and authorized a REDI grant application for wastewater improvements.

• Adopted Resolution 2025R023 accepting 1.21 Annexation petition, setting public hearing for May 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Awarded $155,037 contract to Kimley Horn for 14th Street Storm Sewer Trunk Line Project (unanimous)
• Approved $106,556 for Coyote Creek Drive water main replacement upsizing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025R024 authorizing REDI grant application to DOLA for $100,000 project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including lease of 200 acre-feet of water to Town of Eaton, $65,500 skid steer purchase, and Planning Advisory Committee appointments (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion on a wide range of topics presented by staff. Items include an ADA compliance policy, a feasibility study for residential waste and recycling, drainage engineering for 14th and 9th Streets, a proposed annexation, and potential economic development incentives. No formal decisions are expected; the meeting is for discussion only.

• ADA Compliance Policy
• Feasibility Study for Organized Residential Waste and Recycling
• 14th Street Drainage Engineering Services
• 1.21 Annexation
• Potential Economic Development Business Retention & Expansion Personal Property Tax Rebate Incentives

General

The Fort Lupton Liquor Licensing Authority is meeting to handle routine business, primarily approving the minutes from its January 21, 2025 meeting. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of January 21, 2025 Liquor Licensing Authority meeting minutes

The Fort Lupton Liquor Licensing Authority met on March 4, 2025, and approved the consent agenda, which included the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 21, 2025 Liquor Licensing Authority meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a public hearing on a special use permit request by Western Midstream for a buried gathering pipeline. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a second reading of a development code amendment, a school resource officer agreement, an open records policy update, and multiple contracts and purchases. Action items include change orders for a utility project and approval of a final plat for Murata Farms Paired Homes.

• Special use permit for Western Midstream buried gathering pipeline (public hearing)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-1184 amending Chapter 16 – Development Code
• Purchase of 15-passenger van for Community Center from Schomp Automotive for $67,018.00
• Payment of $60,516.69 to City of Brighton for victim advocacy services
• Change Order #2 to Thalle Construction contract for $272,308.14 for METRO Connection Force Main & Lift Station Project

The Fort Lupton City Council unanimously approved a special use permit for Western Midstream's buried gathering pipeline after a public hearing with no resident comments. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a $67,018 van purchase and a $60,516.69 victim advocacy services payment, plus action items for construction change orders and a final plat for a 50-lot residential subdivision.

• Approved special use permit for Western Midstream buried gathering pipeline (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $67,018 van purchase and $60,516.69 victim advocacy services (unanimous)
• Awarded Change Order #2 to Thalle Construction for $272,308.14 for METRO Connection Force Main project (unanimous)
• Accepted Kumar & Associates bid for $64,019 for City Hall construction testing services (unanimous)
• Approved Murata Farms Paired Homes Final Plat and PUD Plan, Filing No. 3 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the February 13, 2025 minutes, appoint two commissioners to the Planning Advisory Committee, and discuss training for commissioners. The agenda is mostly routine and procedural, with no major land-use or zoning decisions listed.

• Approval of February 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Appointing two commissioners to the Planning Advisory Committee
• Discussion of Planning Commission training

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open discussion with the public. Staff will present a range of items, including an update to the Open Records Policy with a fee increase, a School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding addendum, and several capital projects. A public hearing on a special use permit for Western Midstream will be held without discussion.

• Updating the Open Records Policy and increasing the fee
• School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding Addendum
• Payment to City of Brighton for Victim Advocacy Services
• METRO Force Main Change Order
• Public Hearing: Western Midstream Special Use Permit

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and accounts payable, select a board member for the Planning Advisory Committee, and discuss Community Heart & Soul outreach, next steps for the Streetscape Plan, and hosting a DCI URA training event. Public comment is invited.

• Approval of January 16, 2025 minutes
• Accounts payable approval
• Selection of FLURA board member for Planning Advisory Committee
• Discussion of Community Heart & Soul outreach
• Discussion of next steps for Streetscape Plan

General

The Fort Lupton Marijuana Licensing Authority is meeting to consider two action items: renewing the retail marijuana business license for High Plainz Strains of Fort Lupton, Inc., and approving a new retail marijuana business license application for 1310 Factory Circle, LLC dba Nature's Herbs & Wellness Center of Fort Lupton. The agenda also includes approval of the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting is open to the public in person or remotely.

• AM 2025-001: Approving license renewal for High Plainz Strains of Fort Lupton, Inc.
• AM 2025-002: Approving new license for 1310 Factory Circle, LLC dba Nature's Herbs & Wellness Center of Fort Lupton
• Approval of January 7, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to increase the sewer Reg85 fee and create a commercial water base fee based on tap size. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including right-of-way dedications, a dispatch service agreement payment, and appointments to the Planning Commission. A subdivision improvements agreement for Murata Farms Filing 2 townhomes is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Resolution to increase sewer Reg85 fee and create commercial water base fee based on tap size
• Ordinance 2025-1182: Accept right-of-way dedication from Mohammad Besharat for 12.5 feet of County Road 16
• Ordinance 2025-1183: Accept right-of-way dedication of 5.24 acres along County Road 18 and County Road 25
• AM 2025-028: Approve $98,297 annual payment to Weld County Communications for dispatch services
• AM 2025-029: Subdivision improvements agreement with COLA, LLC for Murata Farms Filing 2 townhomes

The Fort Lupton City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025R018 to increase the Sewer Reg85 fee by $0.70 per month for residential units and create a new commercial water base fee of $7.25 per SFRE. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included right-of-way dedications, a dispatch service payment, and appointments to the Planning Commission. The subdivision improvements agreement for Murata Farms was removed from the agenda at staff's request.

• Approved Resolution 2025R018 increasing Sewer Reg85 fee by $0.70/month and creating commercial water base fee of $7.25/SFRE (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including right-of-way dedications for County Road 16, 18, and 25 (unanimous)
• Approved $98,297 annual payment to Weld County Communications for dispatch services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025R015 establishing Planning Advisory Committee for Comprehensive Plan update (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025R016 appointing Karina Gonzalez to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025R017 appointing Ashley Greene as alternate to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Removed Murata Farms Filing 2 Subdivision Improvements Agreement from agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will vote on a resolution (P2025-003) granting a special use permit to Western Midstream for a pipeline. They will also discuss forming a planning advisory committee for the comprehensive plan. The agenda includes approval of the January 23, 2025 meeting minutes and public comment.

• PC Resolution P2025-003: Western Midstream Pipeline Special Use Permit (action item)
• Discussion of Planning Advisory Committee for Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of January 23, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a town hall meeting to discuss and potentially vote on two ordinances, municipal service payments, proclamations, and public requests. Items include second readings of Ordinance 2025-1182 and 2025-1183, a public hearing on sewer and water fee changes, and renewals of retail marijuana licenses for two local businesses.

• Second Reading of Ordinance 2025-1182
• Second Reading of Ordinance 2025-1183
• Public Hearing: Increase Sewer Reg85 Fee and Create a Commercial Water Base Fee
• Renewal of Retail Marijuana License for High Plainz Strains of Fort Lupton, Inc.
• Renewal of Retail Marijuana License for 1310 Factory Circle, LLC

Historic Preservation Board

The Fort Lupton Historic Preservation Board is holding a regular meeting with routine items including agenda approval, consent agenda, and public comment. Action items include electing a chair and vice-chair, followed by discussions on a Saving Places recap and 2025 goals. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Election of Chair & Vice-Chair
• Saving Places Recap discussion
• 2025 Goals discussion

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items including approval of the Axon Fleet 3 contract payment, water allotment applications, a wastewater disposal agreement, and cybersecurity policy adoption. They will also consider appointing a candidate to fill the Ward III vacancy and hold a public hearing on amendments to Chapter 16 of the Development Code.

• Approve annual Axon Fleet 3 contract payment not to exceed $40,092.46
• Authorize applications for temporary water use permits from Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District
• Approve wastewater disposal agreement with The Terd-inator LLC
• Appoint candidate to fill Ward III City Council vacancy (term Feb 4, 2025 to Nov 2025)
• Public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 16 – Development Code

The Fort Lupton City Council appointed Michael Sanchez to fill the Ward III council vacancy after a tie-breaking vote, and he was sworn in. The council also approved a consent agenda including the Axon Fleet 3 contract payment, water permit applications, a wastewater disposal agreement, and cybersecurity policies. A public hearing was held and Ordinance 2025-1184 amending the Development Code was approved unanimously.

• Appointed Michael Sanchez to Ward III City Council vacancy (3-2 over Beth McWilliams)
• Approved consent agenda including Axon Fleet 3 contract payment up to $40,092.46 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025RO12 for NCWCD temporary water use permit applications (unanimous)
• Approved wastewater disposal agreement with The Terd-inator LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025RO013 implementing cybersecurity policies (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-1184 amending Chapter 16 Development Code (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council holds a Town Hall meeting for public discussion on various topics, including candidate interviews, policy updates, and city projects. No formal decisions are made during Town Hall meetings, and no transcripts are provided.

• Candidate Interviews for Ward 3
• Incident Response Plan (IRP) discussion
• Chapter 16 Development Code Update
• Easement Acquisition Negotiations with Burns & McDonnell
• Waste Hauler Permit - The Terd-inator

General

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the January 9, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss a development code update amendment (PC Resolution P2025-002). No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

General

The Fort Lupton Liquor Licensing Authority will meet on January 21, 2025, to approve routine minutes and hold a public hearing on a new hotel and restaurant liquor license application for Taqueria La Sierra 1, Inc. at 720 Denver Avenue.

• Public hearing on AM 2025-001 for Taqueria La Sierra 1, Inc. hotel and restaurant liquor license at 720 Denver Avenue

The Fort Lupton Liquor Licensing Authority unanimously approved a Hotel and Restaurant License for Taqueria La Sierra 1, Inc. at 720 Denver Avenue. The application was deemed complete, public notice requirements were met, and no public comments were filed. The applicant provided a petition with 30 door knocks and confirmed staff completed liquor training.

• Approved Hotel and Restaurant License for Taqueria La Sierra at 720 Denver Ave (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Dec 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on the Coyote Creek Metropolitan District service plan and a special use permit for a metallurgical services company. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts and payments, including water meter orders and construction management services. The meeting also includes an executive session on the Northern Integrated Supply Project.

• Public hearing: Resolution approving Coyote Creek Metropolitan District service plan and intergovernmental agreement
• Public hearing: Special use permit for ADS Test Metals metallurgical services company
• Consent: $124,050.06 payment to Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for Windy Gap Firming Project O&M
• Consent: Two Badger Meter orders for water meters, each not to exceed $200,000
• Consent: Contract awards to Civil Resources ($85,367 for WWTP lagoon slurry wall CM; $19,000 for 50% design of water storage)

Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority

The Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda items, including accounts payable and December 2024 financials. Action items include a public meeting and posting for FLURA and updating the Building Renovation Grant Program Guidelines. New business covers an incentive program discussion, FLURA attorney, and status of building grants. The meeting is open to the public, with remote participation options.

• 2025URA-001 Public Meeting and Posting for FLURA
• Updating FLURA Building Renovation Grant Program Guidelines
• Incentive Program Discussion
• FLURA Attorney
• Status of Building Grants

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion on various topics, including a public hearing on the Coyote Creek Filing 6 Metro District Service Plan. Other items include updates to water permit signatures, library board ratification, park fee adjustments, and a final plat for Coyote Creek 6. The meeting is informal, with no transcripts or summaries taken.

• Public hearing on Coyote Creek Filing 6 Metro District Service Plan
• Update to Resolution 1994-21 for water allotment permit signatures
• Ratification of High Plains Library District Board Members
• Pearson Park Rental Fee Adjustments
• Coyote Creek 6 Final Plat

Planning Commission

The Fort Lupton Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, and vote on a special use permit for Test Metals. They will also discuss a draft development code update. Public comment is invited, and the meeting can be attended virtually.

• PC Resolution P2025-001: Test Metals Special Use Permit
• Election of officers
• Draft Development Code Update discussion
• Approval of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes

General

The Fort Lupton Marijuana Licensing Authority will meet to consider two routine licensing actions: a change of manager for Silver Stem Fine Cannabis and a premises modification for Natures Herbs and Wellness of Fort Lupton. Both items are on the consent agenda and are expected to be approved in one motion unless a councilmember requests discussion.

• AM 2025-001: Application for change of manager at Silver Stem Fine Cannabis
• AM 2025-002: Application to modify premises at Natures Herbs and Wellness of Fort Lupton, 1310 Factory Circle

The Marijuana Licensing Authority approved two applications: a change of manager for Silver Stem Fine Cannabis and a premises modification for Natures Herbs and Wellness. Both items were approved as presented, with one abstention on the first item.

• Approved change of manager to Maria Hernandez at Silver Stem Fine Cannabis (voice vote, Blackston abstained)
• Approved premises modification for Natures Herbs and Wellness at 1310 Factory Circle (unanimous roll call)

City Council

The Fort Lupton City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 7, 2025, with several items on the consent agenda, including a second reading of an ordinance to rezone the Sunrise property from R-1 to R-2, R-3, and P districts. A public hearing is scheduled for a special use permit for K&B Construction to store equipment on-site. The council will also consider resolutions on the Three Mile Area Plan, emergency response authority, and a library board appointment, among other routine items.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-1181 rezoning Sunrise property to R-2, R-3, and P districts
• Public hearing for K&B Construction special use permit for concrete/asphalt equipment storage
• Resolution adopting the Three Mile Area Plan for 2025
• Annual renewal of cyber security software not to exceed $42,072
• Ordinance accepting right-of-way dedication of 12.5 feet of County Road 16

The Fort Lupton City Council approved a special use permit for K&B Construction to store commercial vehicles and equipment on a residential property, with Councilmember Fitzgerald abstaining. The council also approved a consent agenda including a rezoning for the Sunrise area, a resolution designating the city webpage for public notices, and several other routine items. No public comments were made during the meeting.

• Approved K&B Construction special use permit for equipment storage (unanimous, Fitzgerald abstained)
• Approved consent agenda including rezoning for Sunrise Change of Zone (unanimous)
• Approved resolution designating city webpage for public meeting notices (unanimous)
• Approved resolution designating Chief of Police as Emergency Response Authority (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adopting Three Mile Area Plan for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution ratifying Nicole Beverly to Library Board (unanimous)
• Approved $42,072 cybersecurity software renewal (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance accepting right-of-way dedication from Mohammad Besharat (unanimous)