Gallup public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a rezoning of 3.14 acres from Heavy Commercial to Rural Residential near Hamilton Road and Balok Street, and a proposed amendment to the city's cannabis regulations. A third item on subdivision regulations has been removed from the agenda. The commission will also consider meeting minutes and a building permit activity report.
- Rezoning of 3.14 acres southwest of Hamilton Road and Balok Street from Heavy Commercial to Rural Residential
- Proposed amendment to Title 10 to revise Cannabis Regulations, with final City Council approval scheduled for January 10, 2023
- Item to amend Subdivision Regulations has been removed from the agenda
- Approval of October 12, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approval of November 9, 2022 work session minutes
City Council
The Council approved a contract for Advanced Metering Infrastructure and the creation of a probation officer position at the Municipal Court. A proposed 15% water rate increase failed to move forward after a motion to approve it died for lack of a second. Several budget adjustments and administrative ordinances were also passed.
- Approved budget adjustment and contract for Tantalus Systems, Inc. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (5-0)
- Approved additional Municipal Court probation officer position (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. R2022-50 regarding Northwest New Mexico Regional Solid Waste Authority (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. C2022-5 amending City Code regarding public comment and Mayor's powers (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. R2022-46 adopting public comment rules of procedure (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. C2022-6 amending Special Event Permit Ordinance (5-0)
- Approved $1,000 budget adjustment for Cannabis Excise Tax withholding fee (5-0)
- Water rate increase Ordinance No. C2022-4 failed (motion died for lack of second)
City Council
The City Council held a work session to discuss subdivision regulations and proposed amendments to the cannabis code. No formal actions or votes were taken on these items; the cannabis code discussion will return to the Council in January 2023.
- No action taken on Land Development Standards amendments
- No action taken on cannabis code implementation
Business Improvement District
The Board approved a funding cap of $3,659.50 for the Downtown Holiday Art Market proposal from Gallup Arts. Members also approved the agenda, previous minutes, and the monthly financial report.
- Approved Downtown Holiday Art Market proposal with a cap of $3,659.50 (5-0)
- Approved monthly financial report (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
City Council
The City Council heard an appeal from Joseph Hyde regarding a denied Conditional Use Permit for cannabis sales. The Council voted to affirm the Planning and Zoning Commission's original decision to deny the permit because the location is within 300 feet of a residential use.
- Affirmed Planning and Zoning Commission denial of Conditional Use Permit for cannabis sales at 300 W. Hill Avenue (4-1)
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss proposed amendments to the City of Gallup Land Development Standards, specifically regarding cannabis regulations and subdivision regulations. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.
- Work session on amendments to cannabis regulations in the Land Development Standards
- Work session on amendments to subdivision regulations
- Current cannabis regulations prohibit cannabis cultivation and cannabis-related manufacturing in the Downtown Overlay district
- Cannabis sales are conditional uses in several zoning districts
City Council
The Council awarded a 15-year power supply contract to Guzman Energy and approved $750,000 for police recruitment and retention stipends. A proposed ordinance to increase water commodity rates and meter charges was tabled until December 13, 2022.
- Approved 15-year power supply contract with Guzman Energy, LLC (5-0)
- Approved $750,000 for police recruitment and retention stipends under HB68 (5-0)
- Tabled water commodity rates and meter charges ordinance until Dec 13, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved PNM Network Integration Transmission Service reimbursement of $1,088,852.37 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R2022-47 for NMDOT planning funds for Gallup Trade Port (5-0)
- Approved budget adjustment for Project JU1510 SCADA Improvement (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items 1-6 and 8-12, including Christmas Parade street closures (5-0)
- Approved water well design services for DePauli Engineering and Surveying LLC (5-0)
City Council
The City Council held a work session to discuss potential amendments to the Special Event Ordinance and the Public Comment Ordinance. No substantive decisions or votes were taken on these items; the session was for discussion only.
City Council
The City Council approved a text amendment to increase maximum sign height and area for commercial zones to accommodate a new Pilot Travel Center. Council also approved a land acquisition agreement for the travel center and a $1.3M law enforcement grant. A resolution for NMDOT planning funds was tabled.
- Approved Ordinance No. S2022-5 to increase maximum sign height to 100' and area to 650 sq ft (5-0)
- Approved agreement for construction and operation of Pilot Travel Center (5-0)
- Approved amendments to Red Rock Park Management Agreement, including City payment for an alarm system (5-0)
- Approved $1,312,500 revised grant agreement from New Law Enforcement Fund (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. R2022-44 for FY 2023 budget adjustments (5-0)
- Approved budget adjustment of $2,152 for Octavia Fellin Public Library (5-0)
- Approved budget adjustments for new ambulance and Wastewater Treatment Plant roof replacement (5-0)
- Tabled Resolution No. R2022-43 regarding NMDOT planning funds (5-0)
Gallup Sports Commission
The Gallup BID Board will vote on a sign grant reimbursement request from Quintana's Music. The board will also hear updates from the City Manager on the Coal Avenue Commons Phase 2 project, an alley infrastructure replacement project between 2nd & 3rd Streets and Coal & Aztec Avenues, and a downtown quiet zone at railroad crossings. A guest speaker will discuss a monthly Cars & Coffee event.
- Vote on sign grant reimbursement request from Quintana's Music
- Coal Avenue Commons Project Phase 2 update from City Manager
- Alley infrastructure replacement project between 2nd & 3rd Streets and Coal & Aztec Avenues
- Quiet zone in downtown at RR crossings update from City Manager
- Downtown Holiday Art Market proposal from Gallup Arts
Planning and Zoning
The commission will hold public hearings regarding two cannabis sales business requests and a proposal to change sign height and area standards. The body will also review building permit activity for August and September 2022.
- Conditional Use Permit for cannabis sales at 300 W. Hill Ave.
- Appeal of administrative decision for cannabis sales at 202 S. Third St.
- Proposed amendment to Title 10 to increase maximum height and sign area for freestanding signs in GC and HC zones
- Review of August & September 2022 Building Permit Activity Report
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for a residential property and a master sign plan for a commercial development. The body will also review building permit activity from July 2022.
- Case #22-00600004: Request to rezone 4.09 acres at 2600 Eagle Lane from Rural Holding Zone (RHZ) to Rural Residential (RR)
- Case #22-01100002: Request by Amigo Automotive, Inc. for a Master Sign Plan for 17.45 acres at 1900, 2000 & 2010 S. Second St.
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone two unplatted tracts of land to allow for multi-family dwelling units. This item was previously presented on June 8, 2022, but that approval was deemed invalid due to an administrative error.
- Case # 22-00600003: Request to rezone 3.18 acres from Single-Family Residential A (SFR-A) to Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MXN)
- Case # 22-00600003: Request to rezone 17.07 acres from Rural Holding Zone (RHZ) to Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MXN)
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to vacate a utility easement to allow for fence construction. The body will also review recent City Council actions and the June 2022 building permit activity report.
- Case # 22-01000002: Request by Rhett and Sarah W. Renoud to vacate a 5-foot wide utility easement at 3302 Chee Dodge Boulevard
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone two tracts of land to a Mixed-Use Neighborhood district. The commission will also review City Council actions and the May 2022 building permit activity report.
- Case # 22-00600003: Request to rezone 3.18 acres from Single-Family Residential A to Mixed-Use Neighborhood
- Case # 22-00600003: Request to rezone 17.07 acres from Rural Holding Zone to Mixed-Use Neighborhood
- Public hearing for properties located southeast of Philipina Avenue and Strong Drive
- Review of May 2022 Building Permit Activity Report
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for an accessory storage structure. The body will also review City Council actions and the April 2022 building permit activity report.
- Case # 22-00800001: Variance request for accessory storage structure at 400 West Coal Avenue
- April 2022 Building Permit Activity Report
Planning and Zoning
The City of Gallup is considering a rezoning request for an unplatted tract of land near Clay Avenue. The proposal seeks to change the district from Single-Family Residential B to Mixed-Use Neighborhood to allow for multi-family dwelling units.
- Rezoning of 10.7 acres from Single-Family Residential B (SFR-B) to Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MXN)
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to vacate a utility easement to allow for a new building. The body will also review city council actions and building permit activity from March 2022.
- Case # 22-01000001: Request by Everett Bigthumb for Gallup Christian, Inc. to vacate a 14’ wide, 188.21’ long utility easement at 2133 Cipriano Avenue
Planning and Zoning
The Commission will consider a conditional use permit for multi-family dwellings at 3009 West Highway 66 and a rezoning request for property at 990 North Ninth Street. Additionally, the Board will review the annual Open Meetings Act resolution.
- Conditional Use Permit: Multi-family dwelling units at 3009 West Highway 66
- Rezoning: 0.7790 acres from Industrial to Heavy Commercial at 990 North Ninth Street
- Resolution # RP2022-1: Annual Open Meetings Act review
Gallup Sports Commission
The commission is reviewing field and facility schedules for 2022. Discussions include safety protocols such as required background checks, badges, and IDs for coaches and assistants.
- Field and facility scheduling for 2022
- Safety requirements including coach background checks, badges, and IDs