Gallup public meetings in 2025

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review requests from Gallup Land Partners, LLC to subdivide land and rezone a one-acre lot for a city electric substation. The proposed Carbon Coal Road Substation is intended to increase electrical capacity and reliability in the Carbon Coal Road Annexation area.

• Case #25-00300002: Final Plat approval for Carbon Coal North Subdivision (292.3807 acres)
• Case #25-00600004: Rezoning of 1.0000 acre from Rural Holding Zone (RHZ) to Industrial (I) Zone
• Donative transfer of Lot 2 (1 acre) to the City for the Carbon Coal Road Substation
• Proposed 20-foot private access easement for the substation
• Subdivision Agreement to defer installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk, water, and wastewater mainlines for Lots 1 and 3

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to discuss the identification of alternative locations for a new regional library. The board will also review capital campaign planning and board recruitment.

• Approval of July through November 2025 Library Cash Revenues Report and Circulation Statistics
• Approval of July 28, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion on alternative locations for the new regional library
• Discussion on Capital Campaign Planning
• Discussion on Board Recruitment

City Council

The Gallup City Council will review and approve easement agreements and utility easement grants for NGWSP Reach 27.12, excluding Gallup Land Partners. The Council will also authorize staff to continue negotiations with Gallup Land Partners and, if unresolved by Dec. 26, 2025, to commence eminent domain proceedings. Approval is tied to a $9 million Water Trust Board loan needed for the project.

• Approve Reach 27.12 easement agreements and utility easement grants (excluding GLP)
• Authorize continued negotiations with Gallup Land Partners for easements on GLP land
• Authorize eminent domain proceedings against GLP if negotiations fail by Dec. 26, 2025
• $9 million Water Trust Board loan contingent on securing all easements
• NGWSP Reach 27.12 will deliver up to 7,500 afy of surface water to the Gallup Regional Water System

At the special meeting on Dec 22, 2025, the Gallup City Council voted to approve the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project Reach 27.12 easement agreements and utility easement grants, authorizing the city to conclude negotiations or pursue condemnation if needed. The motion was made by Councilor Michael Schaaf, seconded by Councilor Ron Molina, and was unanimously approved by Councilors Schaaf, Molina, Sarah Piano, and Mayor Louie Bonaguidi.

• Approved NGWSP Reach 27.12 easement agreements and utility grants (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Gallup Housing Authority Board

The Gallup Housing Authority Board will meet on December 19, 2025 to approve the November 25, 2025 minutes and hear routine reports on finance, maintenance, housing management and a homeownership project. The primary action is Resolution 12-19-25-A, which authorizes the write‑off of delinquent rent balances. No old business or closed‑session items are scheduled, and the public may comment on agency operations.

• Approval of November 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial report presentation
• Maintenance management report
• Housing management (public housing and HCV) report
• Resolution 12-19-25-A to approve write‑offs of delinquent rents

Business Improvement District

The Gallup Business Improvement District Board is meeting to vote on a $20,000 reimbursement to the City of Gallup for two murals. The board will also discuss downtown security, grant programs, and property renovations within the district.

• Voting item: $20,000 reimbursement to City of Gallup for Route 66 Centennial murals
• Discussion of $7,000 provided to gallupARTS for the NEA-WPA Virtual Museum project
• Review of $2,500 for Downtown Event Marketing for Levitt AMP Concert Series
• Sign Grant Reimbursement for Turney’s Trading at 207 South Third Street
• Façade Improvement Program updates for 228 West Coal Avenue and 306 W. Coal

The Gallup BID Board approved its agenda, the corrected November 20 minutes, and the monthly financial report. It also approved a one‑time $20,000 reimbursement to the City of Gallup for two murals in the downtown BID district as part of the Route 66 Centennial Celebration.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by L. Garcia, seconded by J. Sanchez)
• Approved November 20 minutes with corrections (motion by L. Garcia, seconded by A. Wallace)
• Approved monthly financial report (motion by L. Garcia, seconded by T. Bonaguidi)
• Approved $20,000 reimbursement to the City for two downtown murals (motion by L. Garcia, seconded by J. Sanchez)

Land Development Standards Working Group

The Land Development Standards Working Group will check the status of a staff questionnaire and a subcommittee's review of land development standards. The group will also vote to adopt the Annual Open Meetings Act Resolution to clarify meeting dates and locations.

• Vote to adopt Annual Open Meetings Act Resolution
• Status check on questionnaire for City Staff
• Status check on subcommittee review of Land Development Standards

The Land Development Standards Committee approved the creation of a second subcommittee to address technical aspects of the LDS. It also set the regular meeting pattern to the second Wednesday of each month for January, then the third Wednesday of each month beginning in February. The committee agreed to use the Development Services conference room for future meetings.

• Formed second subcommittee to address LDS technical aspects (approved)
• Adopted meeting schedule: second Wednesday in January, then third Wednesday monthly starting February (approved)
• Authorized use of Development Services conference room for future meetings (approved)

Trade Port Authority

The Gallup Trade Port Authority will discuss and set direction for formalizing the Tradeport District designation. It will also consider starting a public‑private partnership agreement with GLP. Additional agenda items include routine approvals, a branding presentation, and policy recommendations from the technical committee.

• Approval of agenda (Consent agenda item 1)
• Approval of minutes for October 14 and November 19, 2025 (Consent agenda item 2)
• Once A Day Marketing branding presentation by Jim Glover (Item 3)
• Policy recommendations from the TPA Technical Committee (Patty Lundstrom / Jeff Kiely) (Item 4)
• Discussion and direction on formalizing Tradeport District designation (Item 7)

City Council

The City Council will discuss establishing a new lodging fee to support convention center facilities and a contract for automated speed enforcement cameras. The body is also reviewing a grant for a new senior center and a transmission line materials contract.

• Proposed Ordinance C2025-7 to establish a $2.50 per room/per night Convention Center Fee
• Contract with Novaglobal, Inc. for automated speed enforcement cameras
• Resolution No. R2025-38 to accept a $1,672,392.00 grant for the Gallup Senior Center
• Bid award to Border States Industries for $513,236.80 for Sunshine Substation materials
• Budget adjustment to transfer $5,682,842 from the general fund to vehicle and building replacement funds

Land Development Standards Working Group

The regularly scheduled meeting for December 10, 2025, has been rescheduled. It is tentatively set for December 17, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will discuss declaring an emergency winter weather event to secure funding for an emergency shelter. They are also reviewing a budget adjustment for a temporary mobile substation rental to maintain electrical reliability during construction.

• Proposed budget adjustment up to $175,000 from the Office of Housing for emergency shelter and transportation
• Budget adjustment request of $319,730.52 for a 10 MVA Mobile Substation rental from Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA)
• Planned midnight electrical outage on December 30, 2025, for Sunshine and Noe Substations
• Informational update on civil construction errors and pending change orders at the New Sunshine Substation

The council voted to adopt a Declaration of Emergency Winter Weather Event and gave the City Manager authority to negotiate a $218,700 intergovernmental agreement for emergency shelter and transportation services. The council also approved a $319,730.52 budget adjustment to lease a 10 MVA mobile substation from the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority for the winter 2026 period. Both motions passed unanimously among the members present.

• Approved Declaration of Emergency Winter Weather Event and authorization for City Manager to negotiate $218,700 shelter agreement (all voted yes)
• Approved $319,730.52 budget adjustment and lease of 10 MVA mobile substation (all voted yes)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (all voted yes)

City Council

The Gallup City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of recent meeting minutes. Council members will vote on three budget adjustments: $8,344 to reclassify a water‑department position, $50,000 to cover vehicle repairs, and $95,000 to fund a safety incentive program for employees. The meeting also includes presentations recognizing local high‑school volunteers and an update on the Business Improvement District annual report.

• Approve items on the consent agenda, including minutes from October 6, October 28, and November 3 meetings
• $8,344 budget adjustment from fund balance to account 506‑6063‑444.41‑20 for a water‑department administrative specialist reclassification
• $50,000 budget adjustment from Fund 603 to account 603‑1016‑414.44‑50 for vehicle repair costs
• $95,000 budget adjustment from Fund 603 to account 603‑1016‑414.41‑60 for a safety incentive program ($500 per employee for ~180 staff)
• Presentation of the Business Improvement District Annual Report by Anna Biava

The Gallup City Council approved the consent agenda items covering prior meeting minutes and a budget reallocation. Councilors voted to approve a $95,000 budget adjustment from Fund 603. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑3 (prior meeting minutes) – all five councilors voted yes
• Approved $95,000 budget adjustment from Fund 603 – all five councilors voted yes
• Adjourned the regular meeting – all five councilors voted yes

Gallup Housing Authority Board

The Gallup Housing Authority Board will consider Resolution 12-02-25-A, which seeks approval of Amendment #1 to the purchase agreement for the East Mesa Apartments. The amendment involves the agreement between the Authority and Mesa Vista Real Estate. This is the sole item on the agenda for the special session.

• Resolution 12-02-25-A – Approval of Amendment #1 to the East Mesa Apartments purchase agreement with Mesa Vista Real Estate

Gallup Housing Authority Board

The Board of Commissioners of the Gallup Housing Authority will meet in a closed special session. The body will discuss matters related to real estate transactions involving the Agency.

• Discussion of real estate transactions

City Council

The Gallup City Council adopted Resolution R2025-36 to amend its December 2025 regular meeting schedule. Meetings will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 2 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 110 W. Aztec Ave. The meetings originally set for Dec. 9 and Dec. 23 are canceled, and the council will resume its standard schedule in January 2026.

• Set regular meetings for Dec. 2 and Dec. 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 110 W. Aztec Ave.
• Cancel regular meetings scheduled for Dec. 9 and Dec. 23, 2025
• Return to standard meeting schedule in Jan. 2026 per City Code §1‑6‑6(C)

Gallup Sports Commission

The commission is discussing safety enforcement, including background checks for coaches and alcohol prohibitions. The body is also reviewing financial reports from various sports leagues and planning for Sammy Chioda Day on December 3, 2025.

• Requirement for background checks for all coaches and assistants
• Insurance coverage requirements for players, coaches, referees, and staff
• Capital improvements at Indian Hills Park and Sports Complex Field No. 3
• Prohibition of personal vehicles within the Sports Complex compound
• Sammy Chioda Day scheduled for December 3, 2025

Gallup Housing Authority Board

The Gallup Housing Authority Board will meet to approve resolutions for 2026 Section 8 payment standards and flat rent rates. The meeting includes reports on financial and maintenance management and a closed session for the executive director's evaluation.

• Approval of 2026 Section 8 Payment Standards (Resolution 11-25-25-A)
• Approval of 2026 Flat Rent Rates (Resolution 11-25-25-B)
• Approval of surplus inventory donation to SWIF (Resolution 11-25-25-C)
• Review of financial reports
• Review of maintenance management report

Gallup Housing Authority Board

The Gallup Housing Authority Board of Commissioners has rescheduled its monthly meeting from November 21, 2025, to November 25, 2025. The provided text is a legal notice of the date and time change and does not list specific agenda items.

Business Improvement District

The Gallup Business Improvement District board will meet to approve agenda, minutes, and financial reports. The board will discuss reimbursement requests, a lighted streetliner project, and sign grant programs. The agenda also includes updates on the WPA Virtual Museum and the cancellation of the October Arts Crawl.

• Approval of monthly financial report
• Reimbursement request from City of Gallup
• Lighted Streetliner project location selection
• Sign grant program discussion with property owner
• Update on WPA Virtual Museum project

The Gallup BID Board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes, and the monthly financial report. It also agreed to provide a $20,000 reimbursement to the City of Gallup for two downtown murals created for the Route 66 Centennial Celebration; the reimbursement will be formally voted on at the December 18 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by A. Baca)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion by A. Baca)
• Approved monthly financial report (motion by L. Garcia)
• Agreed to provide $20,000 reimbursement for two downtown murals
• Motion to adjourn approved (motion by L. Garcia)

Trade Port Authority

The Gallup Trade Port Authority will discuss and give direction on several key items, including revisions to its by‑laws, a request for proposals for economic development services, and hiring a firm for branding and marketing. Presentations will cover the trade port application, a funding strategy, and inaugural funding updates. The meeting is a regular session held at the McKinley County Courthouse.

• Discussion and direction on TPA by‑laws
• Discussion and direction on issuing an RFP for economic development services
• Discussion and direction on hiring a professional branding and marketing company
• Update on the Trade Port application
• Funding strategy presentation

City Council

The Gallup City Council will consider several budget adjustments, a trade‑port funding transfer, and the adoption of Ordinance C2025-6 to consolidate and amend public nuisance provisions in the city code. Items on the consent agenda include approval of the October 14 meeting minutes, certification of FY 2025 assets, and a $15,000 state‑grant adjustment for the Octavia Fellin Public Library. The council will also discuss the MainStreet project and receive presentations on a local option gross receipts tax program.

• Adopt Ordinance C2025-6 to consolidate Title 4 chapters on public nuisance
• Approve $15,000 budget transfer to the Capital Underground Account (507‑6061‑442.48‑92)
• Approve $202,000 budget transfer to the Transformer Account (507‑6061‑442.48‑21)
• Transfer $150,000 from the general fund to the airport fund for Trade Port start‑up
• Adjust Octavia Fellin Public Library budget by $15,000 from a state grant

The council unanimously approved several budget adjustments, including $15,000 for the Capital Underground Account, $202,000 for the Transformer Account, and $150,000 for the Trade Port Project. It also voted to assume temporary operational and financial oversight of Gallup MainStreet for up to one year. Additionally, the council adopted Ordinance No. C2025-6, consolidating and amending the city’s public nuisance code. All consent agenda items were approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, LDS Working Group appointment, FY2025 asset inventory, state grants budget adjustment, December meeting schedule amendment) (4-0)
• Approved $15,000 budget adjustment for Capital Underground Account (4-0)
• Approved $202,000 budget adjustment for Transformer Account (4-0)
• Approved $150,000 budget adjustment transferring funds to Trade Port Project (4-0)
• Approved temporary city oversight of Gallup MainStreet for up to one year (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. C2025-6 consolidating public nuisance chapters (4-0)

Land Development Standards Working Group

The Land Development Standards Working Group will discuss the city's goals for an online permitting system. The group is also reviewing a staff questionnaire and prioritizing work on text amendments, procedural changes, and zoning recommendations.

• Discussion of online permitting capabilities with the Planning and Zoning and IT Directors
• Review of a questionnaire for water, electric, and wastewater departments
• Prioritization of code text amendments to simplify language
• Discussion of procedural changes to reduce required signatures on plats
• Development of a mission statement for city development decisions

The Gallup Land Development Standards Committee created two subcommittees: one led by Chris Thomas and Lance Allgood to review technical regulations, and another led by Michele Bonaguidi, David Rosales, Dominic Biava, and Keegan Mackenzie-Chavez to develop a staff survey. The committee agreed by email to begin work through these subcommittees and to distribute the survey before the next Review Committee meeting.

• Created technical‑focus subcommittee led by Chris Thomas and Lance Allgood
• Created survey‑focus subcommittee led by Michele Bonaguidi, David Rosales, Dominic Biava, and Keegan Mackenzie-Chavez
• Agreed to begin subcommittee work and send staff survey before next meeting

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider a rezoning request by Rufe Dunnahoo on behalf of New Mexico Gas Company, Inc. for 1.1462 acres at 1510 East Aztec Avenue, changing the designation from Mixed‑Use Center to Heavy Commercial. The meeting will also include informational items on recent City Council actions and a report on September and October 2025 building permit activity.

• Rezoning request: 1.1462 acres at 1510 East Aztec Avenue, Mixed‑Use Center to Heavy Commercial (Case #25-00600003)
• Information item: City Council actions taken
• Information item: September & October 2025 building permit activity report

City Council

The Gallup City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The previously scheduled meetings for November 11 and November 25 have been canceled. The agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the event.

• Meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025
• Meeting location: City Council Chambers, 110 West Aztec Avenue
• Previous meetings canceled: November 11 and November 25, 2025

City Council

The City Council will discuss and decide on a contract for the Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year. The district is requesting $75,000, while the minimum required contribution based on a state contract is $52,750.

• Request for $75,000 in funding for Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District
• Minimum required contribution of $52,750 for Core & Additional Services
• Current $30,000 funding for the Levitt Concert Series via Lodger's Tax
• Available budgeted charitable funding of $41,000

Councilor Ron Molina moved to refrain from providing funding to Gallup Mainstreet until additional information is received. The motion was seconded by Councilor Michael Schaaf and approved with all five council members and the mayor voting yes. The council also approved a motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Refrain from providing funding to Gallup Mainstreet approved (all voted yes)
• Adjourn meeting approved (all voted yes)

Gallup Sports Commission

The Gallup Sports Commission will discuss safety policies, including requiring background checks for every coach and assistant. They will also review insurance coverage that extends to all participants and staff in league activities. The commission will receive updates on future capital improvements for Indian Hills Park Sports Complex Field No. 3. Additional safety rules such as banning alcohol for spectators and prohibiting personal vehicles in the complex will be addressed.

• Require background checks for all coaches and assistants
• Insurance coverage to include players, coaches, referees, team moms, concessioners, workers, etc.
• Future capital improvements for Indian Hills Park Sports Complex Field No. 3
• Spectator safety rule: alcohol beverages not allowed
• No personal vehicles allowed in the sports complex compound

City Council

The council will vote on a consent agenda resolution (R2025-34) to approve FY 2026 Q1 budget adjustments and temporary cash transfers totaling $4,050,000. They will award RFP No. 2025/2026/02 to National Conductor, Inc. for the New Sunshine Substation project at a total cost of $6,463,729.55. A $326,301 budget adjustment will be considered to move animal shelter services to Animal Control and create nine new positions. The meeting also includes discussion of revised Lodger's Tax Grant Program guidelines and funding options for the Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District.

• Award RFP No. 2025/2026/02 to National Conductor, Inc. for New Sunshine Substation – total $6,463,729.55
• Resolution R2025-34: approve FY 2026 Q1 budget adjustments and $4,050,000 temporary cash transfers to various funds
• Budget adjustment of $326,301 to transfer animal shelter services to Animal Control, adding 9 new FTEs
• Adopt one of three updated Lodger's Tax Grant Program guidelines (Option A $20,000 cap, Option B up to 20% of expenses or $40,000, Option C day‑based cap)
• Approve funding for Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District FY 2025‑26, request $75,000 (or $52,750) with performance benchmarks

The Gallup City Council approved a 1% FY 2026 budget adjustment and a $326,301 transfer of animal shelter services to Animal Control. It also awarded the $6,463,729.56 Sunshine Substation construction contract and adopted updated Lodger’s Tax grant guidelines. The council rescheduled the November 11 meeting to November 18, cancelled the November 25 meeting, and tabled the Mainstreet Project until a special meeting.

• Approved 1% FY 2026 budget adjustment (5-0)
• Approved $326,301 animal shelter transfer to Animal Control (5-0)
• Approved $6,463,729.56 Sunshine Substation construction contract (5-0)
• Approved updated Lodger’s Tax grant guidelines (5-0)
• Rescheduled Nov 11 meeting to Nov 18 and cancelled Nov 25 meeting (5-0)
• Tabled Mainstreet Project until special meeting (5-0)
• Approved meeting adjournment (5-0)

City Council

The Gallup City Council will meet in a closed session on October 19, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss matters protected by attorney‑client privilege, including pending and threatened litigation involving the city, and to consider the city’s purchase or acquisition of real property.

• Closed session to discuss pending litigation subject to attorney‑client privilege
• Closed session to discuss threatened litigation that may involve the city
• Closed session to discuss potential purchase or acquisition of real property

Gallup Housing Authority Board

The Gallup Housing Authority Board will consider two real‑estate sales after a closed‑session discussion. Item 5 proposes selling Mesa Apartments to Mesa Vista Real Estate, LLC for $1,400,000. Item 6 proposes selling 901 Gomez Drive in the Sunshine Canyon Subdivision for $210,000, more or less. The board will vote to approve both sales before adjourning.

• Resolution 10-17-25-A: Sale of Mesa Apartments to Mesa Vista Real Estate, LLC for $1,400,000
• Resolution 10-17-25-B: Sale of 901 Gomez Drive, Sunshine Canyon Subdivision for $210,000 (more or less)

Business Improvement District

The Gallup Business Improvement District board will discuss a reimbursement request from the City of Gallup and review BID ordinances with the city attorney and legal counsel. They will receive an update on the Lighted Streetliner project location selection and consider a sign grant program with the owner of 305 South Second Street. The board also noted the cancellation of the October 11 Arts Crawl due to a tropical storm forecast and an artist’s restoration of a large pot at Route 66 and 4th Street.

• Reimbursement request from City of Gallup
• Review of BID ordinances with city attorney and legal counsel
• Lighted Streetliner project location selection update
• Discussion of BID sign grant program with 305 South Second Street owner
• Cancellation of October 11 Arts Crawl event due to weather forecast

The Gallup BID Board approved the meeting agenda. The board also approved the prior meeting minutes. The monthly financial report was approved as well, with each member voting yes.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly financial report (unanimous)
• Cancelled October 11 Arts Crawl event due to weather forecast

City Council

The Gallup City Council will consider several grant agreements, including a $2.75 million Transportation Project Fund grant to fund West Aztec storm drainage improvements. Council will also vote on a $650,000 grant for Hasler Valley Road rehabilitation, a $200,000 capital outlay grant for road improvements, and related budget adjustments. Additional items include a library self‑checkout machine purchase transfer and several budget reallocations for city operations.

• Approve Resolution R2025-32 to accept a $2,750,000 TPF grant for West Aztec Storm Drainage construction
• Approve Resolution R2025-31 to accept a $650,000 TPF grant for Hasler Valley Road Rehabilitation
• Approve Resolution R2025-33 to accept a $200,000 state capital outlay grant for Gallup road improvements
• Transfer $11,881 from Project GL2404 Non‑cap to Capital to fund two Bibliotheca Model 1000 self‑checkout machines
• Approve budget adjustments: $30,000 for special activities (prisoner care), $412,719 for organizational restructuring, and $548,064 for the Rico Street & NM‑118 water line crossing project

The Gallup City Council unanimously approved several consent agenda items, including acceptance of state transportation grant agreements and purchase of self‑checkout machines. It also approved a $30,000 budget increase for prisoner care, a $412,719 budget adjustment for various department positions, and awarded a $449,844.74 contract to H.O. Construction for the Rico Street & NM 118 water line crossing project. All motions received a 6‑0 vote in favor.

• Approved minutes from September meetings (6-0)
• Accepted TPF Grant for Hasler Valley Road Rehabilitation (Resolution 2025-31) (6-0)
• Accepted TPF Grant for West Aztec Storm Drainage (Resolution R2025-32) (6-0)
• Accepted State Capital Appropriation for Gallup Road Improvement (Resolution R2025-33) (6-0)
• Approved purchase of self‑checkout machines for OFPL (6-0)
• Approved $30,000 budget increase for prisoner care (6-0)
• Approved $412,719 budget adjustment for various positions (6-0)
• Approved $449,844.74 award to H.O. Construction for Rico Street & NM 118 water line crossing project (6-0)

Trade Port Authority

The Trade Port Authority will review a presentation on progress to date and discuss a funding strategy. The body is seeking direction on organizational documents, including bylaws and contracting authority, and the selection of a fiscal agent.

• Presentation on Trade Port progress by Kimley Horn Contractor
• Funding strategy discussion led by COG Director Evan Williams
• Direction on bylaws, Open Meetings Act, and Rules of Order
• Discussion on contracting authority and fiscal agency
• Selection of a fiscal agent

Land Development Standards Working Group

The Land Development Standards Working Group will vote to nominate and elect a new Vice‑Chair. The chair will finalize a questionnaire to be sent to city departments such as water, electric, and wastewater. The committee will prioritize its work into improvement buckets covering text amendments, procedural changes, and zoning recommendations. Additional discussion will include adjusting the meeting day and drafting a mission statement for city development decisions.

• Nominate and elect new Vice‑Chair
• Finalize questionnaire for city staff (water, electric, wastewater)
• Prioritize improvement buckets: text amendments, procedural changes, zoning recommendations
• Discuss adjusting meeting day
• Develop mission statement for city development decisions

The Land Development Standards Working Group appointed Lance Allgood as the new Vice Chair. The group approved a motion to invite the IT department to the next meeting and a separate motion to develop a checklist on the back of permits. Members also agreed on the preferred location for future meetings.

• Lance Allgood nominated and accepted as Vice Chair (all in favor)
• Motion to invite IT department to next meeting approved (all in favor)
• Motion to develop a checklist on the back of permits approved (all in favor)
• Preferred future meeting site set as Utilities conference room or City Council Chambers (all in favor)

City Council

The joint work session will review proposed revisions to the Lodger's Tax Grant Program guidelines, which set the allowable expenses for reimbursement with Lodger's Tax funds. The revisions have been discussed in previous Lodger's Tax Committee meetings in 2024 and 2025 and were tabled at the March 11, 2025 City Council meeting. Tourism Office staff will present a draft resolution and seek guidance from the council and committee.

• Presentation and draft resolution for Lodger's Tax Grant Program revisions
• Discussion and recommendation on updated program guidelines

Council members discussed proposed updates to the Lodger’s Tax Grant Program but did not adopt any changes. Tourism and Marketing Manager Matt Robinson said he will present the revised guidelines at the City Council meeting on October 28, 2025. Councilor Schaaf moved to adjourn, Councilor Garcia seconded, and all present voted yes.

Gallup Sports Commission

The Gallup Sports Commission will review financial reports and discuss safety measures, including spectator behavior rules, a ban on alcohol, and requiring background checks for all coaches and assistants. The commission will also consider expanding insurance coverage to include players, coaches, referees, team moms, concession workers, and others. Updates on future capital improvements at Indian Hills Park Sports Complex Field No. 3 and a ban on personal vehicles in the complex will be presented.

• Require background checks for all coaches and assistants
• Expand insurance coverage to players, coaches, referees, team moms, concessioners, workers
• No personal vehicles allowed in the Sports Complex compound
• Financial reports from TDFL, Youth Soccer, Adult Softball, and GABSAA
• Future capital improvements for Indian Hills Park Sports Complex Field No. 3

Trade Port Authority

The Gallup Trade Port Authority will elect a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Board members will receive presentations on the Trade Port designation, public‑private partnership funding, and initial staffing and bylaws. The meeting will also assign initial tasks and discuss the authority’s fiscal setup.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer
• Presentation on Trade Port designation
• Discussion of P3 grant/funding for the Trade Port
• Review of bylaws and rules of order
• Assignment of initial tasks and business

Business Improvement District

The Gallup Business Improvement District Board will vote on the FY 26 budget and a reimbursement request from the City of Gallup. The board will also discuss updates to the Lighted Streetliner project and potential uses for the Rex Museum building.

• Vote on FY 26 BID budget
• Reimbursement request from City of Gallup
• Quote of $52,135.77 from Bonaguidi Construction to install Lighted Streetliner poles
• Discussion of improvements for the City-owned Rex Museum building at Rt. 66 and 3rd Avenue
• Budget approval of $2,500.00 for Levitt AMP Music Concert Series marketing reimbursement

The Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The City Manager withdrew the $19,995.89 reimbursement request for the Events‑By‑Others program and directed a new request to be submitted. The BID approved a $2,500 budget for the Gallup Main Street Arts & Cultural District downtown event marketing grant.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous yes votes)
• City Manager withdrew $19,995.89 reimbursement request (withdrawn)
• City Manager instructed new reimbursement request submission (instruction)
• Approved $2,500 grant for downtown event marketing (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several funding awards, including electrical materials for the Carbon Coal North Annexation and $250,600 in charitable grants. The body will also discuss a new utility pole attachment license agreement and the execution of opioid settlement agreements.

• Electrical materials contracts for Carbon Coal Line Extension totaling $556,419.43
• Charitable funding allocations totaling $250,600, including $180,000 for Gallup Rural Transit
• Proposed Non-Exclusive Attachment License Agreement setting pole rental fees at $18.00 per pole
• Fire Department grants and budget increases totaling $188,276 for equipment and training
• Street closures for 2025-2026 Arts Crawl, Annual Christmas Parade, and Hozho Academy Harvest Fest

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including street closures for upcoming events and a budget transfer for the Clean & Beautiful grant. They also approved the Lodger's Tax Committee recommendation, charitable funding applications, a non‑exclusive utility‑pole license agreement, a $553,519.43 award for the Carbon Coal North Annexation line extension, and authorized the city manager to sign participation agreements for additional opioid settlements.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, street closures, budget adjustment) (all voted yes)
• Approved Lodger's Tax Committee recommendation (all voted yes)
• Approved charitable funding applications (all voted yes)
• Approved Non‑Exclusive Attachment License Agreement for utility poles (all voted yes)
• Approved $553,519.43 award for Carbon Coal North Annexation line extension (all voted yes)
• Approved execution of additional opioid settlements, authorizing City Manager to sign agreements (all voted yes)

Gallup Housing Authority Board

The Board of Commissioners will review financial and management reports and discuss the possible sale of Mesa Apartments. The body will consider resolutions regarding delinquent rental accounts and a state grant for homebuyer assistance.

• Resolution 09-19-25-A: Approving write-off of delinquent rental accounts of former tenants
• Resolution 09-19-25-B: Ratifying a NM State Grant for a Downpayment and Closing Cost Assistance Program
• Resolution 09-19-25-C: Authorizing negotiations for the possible sale of Mesa Apartments
• Report on Homeownership Project and Mesa Apartments sale

Business Improvement District

The Business Improvement District Board of Directors rescheduled its regular meeting from September 18 to September 25, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Rico Auto Complex in Gallup, New Mexico.

• Meeting rescheduled to Sept. 25, 2025
• Location: Rico Auto Complex, 220 South Fifth Street
• Agendas available at City Hall and online

Keep Gallup Clean and Beautiful Board

The Keep Gallup Clean & Beautiful Board will approve the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes and review its strategic plan. Board members will discuss upcoming clean‑up events, including a speaker on current opportunities and an update from Bill Bright. The board will provide an update on the NMCB FY26 grant and solicit three additional 501(c)(3) organizations to receive $1,230 each for youth clean‑up projects at four town locations.

• Approve June 26, 2025 KGCB meeting minutes (action item)
• Review KGCB strategic plan for updates
• Open discussion: speaker Joe Athens on clean‑up opportunities; Bill Bright update from [email protected]
• Thank board members Tammy & Joe Athens for participation in the August 28, 2025 litter index
• NMCB FY26 grant update: request three more nonprofit groups to receive $1,230 each for youth clean‑ups at four locations

The Keep Gallup Clean & Beautiful Board approved the June 26 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. Members voted to retain the current strategic‑plan document as is. The meeting was adjourned and a $9,180 FY26 grant was announced for eight local youth groups.

• Approved June 26 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved keeping the strategic‑plan document unchanged (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
• Announced FY26 NMCB grant award of $9,180 to eight youth groups

Trade Port Authority

The Trade Port Authority is meeting to establish its initial board organization and leadership. Members will discuss the Trade Port Bill, funding, and staffing. The body will elect a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer
• Discussion of P3 grant/funding
• Review of Trade Port Bill and annexation lands
• Establishment of bylaws and rules of order
• Account setup and fiscal agency

Land Development Standards Working Group

The Land Development Standards Working Group will finalize a questionnaire to gather input from city water, electric, and wastewater departments. The committee decided to organize its work into three improvement buckets: text amendments, procedural changes, and zoning recommendations. The group will also develop a mission statement to guide future development decisions.

• Create questionnaire for city staff (water, electric, wastewater) to improve the development process
• Categorize work into three improvement buckets: text amendments, procedural changes, zoning recommendations
• Develop a mission statement for the city’s development decisions

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a freight transfer terminal. The commission will also review recent City Council actions and the August 2025 building permit activity report.

• Case # 25-00700003: Request by Christopher Thomas for Gallup Land Partners, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit for a Freight Transfer Terminal at 1318 Metro Avenue

City Council

The Gallup City Council will consider approving several state and federal grants for airport infrastructure, affordable housing, and sewer line replacements. The body will also vote on municipal court server purchases and a settlement agreement with the firefighters union.

• Approval of $3.23 million in airport terminal and infrastructure grants (HB2 and FAA)
• Acceptance of $732,250 in state capital outlay grants for housing, trails, and library
• Approval of $757,100 for the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project waterline extension
• Approval of $500,000 grant shift from Peritti Wash to Ford Canyon sewer line replacement
• Approval of $40,000 in Lodger's Tax funds for the Red Rock Balloon Rally

The Gallup City Council approved a series of grant agreements and budget adjustments, including a $500,000 reallocation of NM Environmental Department funds to the Ford Canyon sewer line, a $757,100 award for the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project, and a $238,000 NMDOT aviation grant. The council also accepted several State Capital Outlay Grants totaling $1,045,250 for affordable housing, hiking trails, police equipment, museum improvements, a regional library, and transitional housing. Additional approvals covered a Lodger’s Tax Grant for the Red Rock Balloon Rally, a $7,000 tuition reimbursement adjustment, and a settlement agreement with the Gallup Professional Fire Fighters Association.

• Approved $500,000 grant reallocation to Ford Canyon sewer line replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $757,100.37 award to Dub-L-EE, LLC for Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project (unanimous)
• Approved $238,000 NMDOT Aviation Division grant for airport infrastructure improvements (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of State Capital Outlay Grants: $75,000 housing, $150,000 hiking trails, $150,000 police equipment, $150,000 museum, $100,000 library, $272,250 transitional housing (unanimous)
• Approved Lodger’s Tax Grant recommendation for Red Rock Balloon Rally (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 budget adjustment for City Tuition Reimbursement Program (unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement with Gallup Professional Fire Fighters Association (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including minutes, budget adjustments, and LEDA policy resolution (unanimous)

City Council

The Gallup City Council and McKinley County Board met in a joint work session to discuss Red Rock Park operations, staffing, and finances. Commissioners and city officials requested reports and recommended that staff review amendments to the park's management agreement, but no formal actions or votes were taken. The session concluded with no decisions made.

City Council

The council discussed several charitable funding requests, including the Boys and Girls Club, Catholic Charities, GallupArts, and others, but did not approve any. No funding decisions were made during the work session; only a motion to adjourn was passed unanimously.

City Council

The Gallup City Council approved several street‑closure requests for upcoming community events and two budget adjustments for electric infrastructure. It also approved the Lodger’s Tax Grant recommendations for a youth football championship and a race event, and adopted a resolution securing a $327,383 NMDOT road‑fund grant. The council tabled a request to amend land‑use rules for cannabis courier services until the next meeting.

• Approved street closures for Lower Parking Lot at Downtown Courthouse Square for Gallup Pride Celebration (5‑0)
• Approved parking lot closures for the 15‑annual Street Art Festival (5‑0)
• Approved street closures for Miyamura High School Homecoming Parade (5‑0)
• Approved street closures for Gallup High School Homecoming Parade (5‑0)
• Approved street closures for Fire Prevention Week and Hozho Academy Homecoming Parade (5‑0)
• Approved budget adjustment for Automated Switch Transformer Replacement Restocking Fee (5‑0)
• Approved budget adjustment for Sunshine Substation Inspection Proposal (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. R2025‑18 for NMDOT Road Fund grant ($327,383) (5‑0)

Business Improvement District

The Gallup BID Board approved the meeting agenda, June minutes, and June‑July financial reports. It tabled the FY 26 budget, approved a $7,500 grant application from Turney’s Trading with a $5,000 reimbursement, and approved a $2,500 reimbursement to Gallup MainStreet ACD for the Levitt AMP concert series. The board also approved an event permit for Doghouse Media on August 2, 2025 and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (items carried from July) – Approved
• Approved minutes from June meeting – Approved
• Approved June 30 and July 31 financial reports – Approved
• Motion to table FY 26 BID budget – Approved
• Approved Turney’s Trading grant application ($7,500 cost, $5,000 reimbursement) – Approved
• Approved $2,500 reimbursement to Gallup MainStreet ACD for Levitt AMP concert series – Approved
• Approved event permit for Doghouse Media event on August 2, 2025 – Approved
• Approved adjournment of meeting – Approved

Land Development Standards Working Group

The Land Development Standards Working Group will hold a work session to discuss priorities. No other specific items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of priorities

The chair will finalize a questionnaire for city staff and obtain an official contact list. The committee organized its work into four focus areas: text amendments, procedural changes, zoning recommendations, and a mission statement. The next regular meeting is set for the second Wednesday of October, with no meeting in September.

• Chair to finalize questionnaire for city staff
• Chair to obtain official contact list from Tasha
• Committee to categorize work into text amendments, procedural changes, zoning recommendations, and mission statement
• Next regular meeting scheduled for second Wednesday of October; no September meeting

City Council

The City Council will review a settlement agreement with the United Mine Workers of America and a $90,000 budget adjustment for the Lodger's Tax Grant Program. Members will also consider appointments to the Trade Port Board and a tourism agreement with the Chamber of Commerce.

• Settlement with UMWA providing a 5% pay increase, 4.00 hours of sick leave per pay period, and National Navajo Code Talkers Day holiday
• $130,000 agreement with Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce for Visitor Center and advertising
• $90,000 budget adjustment request from fund balance for the Lodger's Tax Grant Program
• $3,000 Lodger's Tax grant recommendation for Race at the Rocks at Red Rock Park
• Confirmation of two City representatives for the Trade Port Board

The council unanimously approved the settlement agreement with the United Mine Workers of America, granting a 5% wage increase, additional sick leave, and a new holiday. They also approved the Gallup Chamber of Commerce visitor‑center advertising agreement and appointed John Pena and Dave Dallago to the Trade Port Board. Additionally, they approved a $90,000 adjustment to the Lodger’s Tax Grant Program and tabled the $3,000 race grant request.

• Approved UMWA Settlement Agreement (5% pay increase, 4 hrs sick leave, Code Talkers Day) – all voted yes
• Approved Gallup Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center and Advertising agreement – all voted yes
• Approved appointment of John Pena (2‑yr) and Dave Dallago (1‑yr) to Trade Port Board – all voted yes
• Approved $90,000 Lodger’s Tax Grant Program Budget Adjustment – all voted yes
• Tabled Lodger’s Tax Grant Recommendation for Race at the Rocks – all voted yes
• Approved minutes from April 2025 work sessions and regular meeting – all voted yes

Land Development Standards Working Group

The Gallup Land Development Standards Committee elected Christopher Thomas as Chair, Pete Gonzales as Vice‑Chair, and Keegan Mackenzie‑Chavez as Secretary. The committee allocated the $10,000 appropriated budget to supplies ($1,000), travel ($4,000) and consultation ($5,000). Regular meetings will be held the second Wednesday of each month, with the next working session scheduled for August 20.

• Elected Christopher Thomas as Chair
• Elected Pete Gonzales as Vice‑Chair
• Elected Keegan Mackenzie‑Chavez as Secretary
• Allocated $1,000 for supplies
• Allocated $4,000 for travel
• Allocated $5,000 for consultation
• Set regular meetings for the second Wednesday of each month
• Scheduled a working session on August 20

City Council

The Gallup City Council approved a series of budget adjustments, grants, and contracts, including a $3,043,301 construction contract for Phase IV of the Nizhoni Boulevard Complete Street Reconstruction Project. The council also approved the FY26 Senior Program Budget, several Lodger’s Tax Grants, and a $50,000 Destination Forward Grant for a Route 66 traveling exhibit. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1,2,4,5 (minutes, FY2025 budget adjustments, street closures & permit, Route 66 event grant) – 5-0
• Approved $50,000 Route 66 Destination Forward Grant – 5-0
• Approved Change Orders 1‑3 for North Side Sewer Line Interceptor Project – 5-0
• Approved FY26 Senior Program Budget – 5-0
• Approved contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants for long‑term financial planning – 5-0
• Approved $3,043,301 construction contract for Phase IV Nizhoni Boulevard reconstruction – 5-0
• Approved $50,000 Lodger’s Tax Grant for Gallup Inter‑Tribal Ceremonial – 5-0
• Approved $4,000 Lodger’s Tax Grant for Hubbell Art Auction – 5-0

City Council

The council voted to approve the annexation agreement for the Carbon Coal North area with the State Land Commissioner. It also approved a joint powers agreement with McKinley County to create the Gallup‑McKinley Trade Port Authority. Both motions passed with all present members voting yes.

• Approved Annexation Agreement with State Land Commissioner (all present voted yes)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement establishing Gallup-McKinley Trade Port Authority (all present voted yes)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (all present voted yes)

City Council

The Gallup City Council approved a street closure for Champion Ford’s 4th Anniversary, a professional services agreement with Armstrong Consultants for the airport terminal building totaling $1,131,827.17, and a contract with McKinley County for DWI case processing. Councilors also approved a six‑month extension of the Broydrick & Associates engagement and adopted Resolution R2025‑14 for the state infrastructure capital improvement plan. All motions passed with unanimous yes votes.

• Approved street closure for Champion Ford’s 4th Anniversary (5‑0)
• Approved McKinley County DWI Professional Services Agreement (5‑0)
• Approved Armstrong Consultants professional services agreement for airport terminal ($1,131,827.17) (5‑0)
• Approved six‑month extension of Broydrick & Associates contract ($102,000) (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution R2025‑14 for Annual NM Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (5‑0)

Gallup McKinley County Animal Control Authority

The Gallup McKinley County Animal Control Authority approved the meeting minutes and adopted the agenda. The board also approved the Director’s position for Tiffany Hubbard. No other actions were taken; the quarterly financial report was presented as informational only.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Tolson, seconded by Draven)
• Adopted agenda (motion by Tolson, seconded by Draven)
• Approved Director’s position for Tiffany Hubbard (motion by Tolson, seconded by Draven)
• Quarterly financial report presented, no action required

City Council

The council approved several consent agenda items, adopted a range of budget adjustments—including a $333,272 increase for prisoner care and a $17,803 adjustment for the senior program—and postponed the Northside Sewer Line change orders. It also confirmed the Land Development Standards Committee, awarded the EMS transport billing contract to Systems Design West LLC, extended the drought proclamation, adopted the Automated Speed Enforcement ordinance, and passed a resolution notifying the county clerk of upcoming election positions and a potential runoff date.

• Approved consent agenda items 1, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 9
• Approved budget adjustments, including $333,272 for prisoner care and $17,803 for senior program operations
• Postponed Northside Sewer Line Change Orders 1 and 2 to the next regular meeting
• Approved Land Development Standards Committee confirmation
• Approved award of EMS transport billing provider (Systems Design West LLC) effective July 1, 2025
• Approved extension of the proclamation declaring extreme or severe drought conditions
• Approved Ordinance No. C2025-4 establishing automated speed‑enforcement cameras
• Approved Resolution No. R2025-13 notifying the McKinley County Clerk of election positions and a potential runoff date

Keep Gallup Clean and Beautiful Board

The board unanimously approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes and kept the current strategic plan unchanged. They scheduled the annual Litter Index study for August 21, 2025 at 8 am and set the KGCB Breakfast meeting for July 17, 2025 at 9 am at Camille's. A week‑prior clean‑up for the July 12, 2025 mountain‑bike race was announced, and the meeting was adjourned at 6 pm.

• Approved March 20, 2025 KGCB meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Kept current KGCB Strategic Plan document as is (unanimous)
• Scheduled annual Litter Index study for August 21, 2025 at 8 am (agreed)
• Set KGCB Breakfast meeting for July 17, 2025 at 9 am at Camille's (planned)
• Planned week‑prior clean‑up for July 12, 2025 mountain‑bike race, meet at Bear Springs Plaza 8 am (announced)
• Elizabeth to draft and review flyer for weekly clean‑up event (task assigned)
• Adjourned meeting at 6 pm (unanimous)

Business Improvement District

The Gallup Business Improvement District Board approved its FY 26 work plan and set the regular monthly meeting dates for FY 16. The board also approved the draft FY 16 budget, a $2,500 event‑marketing grant, and permits for two August 2, 2025 events. Additionally, the board renewed the Executive Director’s employment agreement through June 30 2026.

• Approved FY 26 work plan (unanimous yes votes)
• Approved regular monthly meeting dates for FY 16 (unanimous yes votes)
• Approved draft FY 16 BID budget (unanimous yes votes)
• Approved monthly financial report (unanimous yes votes)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous yes votes)
• Approved $2,500 event‑marketing grant for Levitt AMP concert series
• Approved event permits for Doghouse Media and Levitt AMP concert on Aug 2 2025
• Renewed Executive Director Francis Bee’s employment agreement through June 30 2026

City Council

The Gallup City Council approved the minutes from the January 28 and February 11, 2025 meetings. They approved a budget adjustment to transfer funds from fund 212 to fund 101. The council also approved Resolution No. R2025-12, adopting the FY 2026 Initial Budget. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved January 28 and February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustment transferring funds from fund 212 to fund 101 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. R2025-12, FY 2026 Initial Budget (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Gallup City Council voted to approve the New Mexico True Cooperative Marketing Award, with the city contributing $67,000 toward a $167,000 agreement. The council also approved a revised Charitable Group Contributions Process that allocates $275,000 for FY 2025 and requires a one‑page application by June 30 each year. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved NM True Cooperative Marketing Award (unanimous)
• Approved Charitable Group Contributions Process (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted to adopt a proclamation that limits the sale and use of certain fireworks due to extreme drought conditions. All four voting members—Councilors Schaaf, Piano, Molina and Mayor Bonaguidi—voted yes. The proclamation is effective for 30 days and does not cover the Fourth of July. Any extension or modification would require a future meeting.

• Approved fireworks prohibition proclamation (4 yes votes)
• Adjourned meeting (4 yes votes)

City Council

The Gallup City Council unanimously approved a $25 million fundraising campaign to build a new regional library. It also approved several infrastructure actions, including a $1,276,174.90 award to Star Paving for the Elva Drive Whole Block Project, a $110,000 budget adjustment for the Wastewater Department, and a $1.8 million budget adjustment for the Senior Center Phase IIB gymnasium. Additional approvals covered wastewater operator contracts, change orders for drilling, and the establishment of an LDS Working Group.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1‑3 (minutes, Planning and Zoning Commission appointments, BID Board ad‑hoc position)
• Approved $1,276,174.90 award to Star Paving for the Elva Drive Whole Block Project
• Approved $110,000 budget adjustment for the Wastewater Department
• Approved Change Orders for G‑80 POD1 and POD3 drilling and testing
• Approved contract for Level IV Wastewater Operator at $3,500 monthly plus mileage
• Approved $1.8 million budget adjustment for Senior Center Phase IIB gymnasium
• Approved Resolution No. R2025‑11 establishing the LDS Working Group
• Approved initiation of a $25 million capital campaign for a new regional library

Business Improvement District

The board approved a $7,000 payment to gallupARTS for the WPA Virtual Museum project. It also approved moving $20,000 from the Signature Event line to the Events By Others category to support the City of Gallup Route 66 Centennial kickoff. Red Rock Security Patrol’s bicycle patrols for June‑August were approved, and a $2,500 grant to the Gallup Main Street Arts & Cultural District for event marketing was approved.

• Approved $7,000 payment to gallupARTS for WPA Virtual Museum (unanimous yes)
• Approved $20,000 support for Route 66 Centennial kickoff event (L. Garcia abstained)
• Approved Red Rock Security Patrol bicycle patrols June 30‑Aug 29, 2025 (unanimous yes)
• Approved $2,500 grant to Gallup Main Street Arts & Cultural District for event marketing (approved)
• Approved sign grant and façade improvements for Kestrel Leather at 221 West Rt 66 (approved)
• Approved event permit for Doghouse Media for August 2, 2025 Courthouse Plaza event (approved)
• Approved relocation of $20,000 within BID budget from Signature Event to Events By Others (approved)
• Approved repaint/replacement of BID monument welcome signage by Dynamic Signs (approved)

City Council

The Gallup City Council approved the FY 2026 preliminary budget and a senior‑center vehicle funding amendment. It also adopted an ordinance for new electric‑vehicle charging rates, approved enterprise fleet agreements, and authorized a Noe Substation maintenance project. Additional approvals included the Lodger's Tax grant recommendations, the NCI Preventing Alcohol Related Deaths agreement, and a professional services contract with SBS Evaluation.

• Approved FY 2026 Preliminary Budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-4 for Senior Center vehicle funding (5-0)
• Approved Enterprise Fleet Agreements and budget adjustment (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance C2025-3 amending purchase power cost and adding EV rates (5-0)
• Approved Lodger's Tax Grant Recommendations (3-2)
• Approved NCI Preventing Alcohol Related Deaths Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with SBS Evaluation (5-0)
• Approved Noe Substation Maintenance Project and fund reallocation (5-0)

City Council

The Gallup City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, accepted the FY 2024 audit, authorized write‑offs of $29,889.72 in past‑due accounts, adopted a new escrow agreement for $125,500 in Alpine Lumber property funds, and adopted a joint resolution allocating $2.335 M of liquor excise tax revenue for city and county programs. The council also approved a resolution designating May 12‑16 as IEDC Economic Development Week. All motions passed with every member voting yes.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes from Nov 26 2024 & Dec 10 2024) – unanimous yes
• Approved Resolution No. R2025‑3, accepting the FY 2024 audit – unanimous yes
• Approved write‑offs of past‑due accounts totaling $29,889.72 with budget adjustment – unanimous yes
• Approved Agreement Regarding Escrow and Escrowed Funds for Alpine Lumber property ($125,500) – unanimous yes
• Approved Resolution No. R2025‑6, joint allocation of $2.335 M liquor excise tax revenue – unanimous yes
• Approved Resolution No. R2025‑7, designating May 12‑16 as IEDC Economic Development Week – unanimous yes
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous yes

Business Improvement District

The board approved the amended March minutes and the monthly financial report. It also approved a $2,500 marketing reimbursement grant for the Levitt AMP Music Concert Series and approved sign and façade grants for Kestrel Leather at 221 West Rt. 66. No other voting items were recorded.

• Approved amended March minutes (all members voted yes)
• Approved monthly financial report (all members voted yes)
• Approved $2,500 grant for Levitt AMP concert series (all members voted yes)
• Approved sign and façade grant for Kestrel Leather, 221 West Rt. 66 (all members voted yes)

City Council

Council members reviewed FY 2026 budget proposals but took no action on them. After discussion, Councilor Schaaf moved to adjourn, which Councilor Garcia seconded. The motion passed with all four members voting yes.

• Adjourned work session (4-0)

City Council

The council held a work session to review the proposed FY 2026 budget. No votes or approvals were made on any budget items. The meeting concluded with a unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

City Council

The Gallup City Council approved six actions. Street closures were authorized for a high school parade, the Rhythm & Rides Route 66 Fiesta, and the Levitt Amp Gallup Music Series. The council also approved a $15,000 senior center mini‑grant, the sale of a 1‑acre Pinehaven parcel for $12,500, and Ordinance No. C2025-2 to amend the city code.

• Approved street closures for Gallup High School parade (April 11)
• Approved street and parking lot closures for Rhythm & Rides Route 66 Fiesta (Aug 2), excluding artisans market
• Approved parking lot closures for 2025 Levitt Amp Gallup Music Series
• Approved Gallup Senior Center FY25 New Mexico Grown Mini Grant – $15,000
• Approved sale of 1‑acre Pinehaven land for $12,500
• Approved Ordinance No. C2025-2 amending city code

Gallup McKinley County Animal Control Authority

The Gallup McKinley County Animal Control Authority board approved the meeting minutes. The board also approved compliance with the Open Meetings Act. A motion to approve out‑of‑state travel was approved. Quarterly financial and 2024 statistics were presented as informational items with no action required.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Palomo, seconded by Tolson)
• Approved Open Meetings Act compliance (motion by Palomo, seconded by Tolson)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel request (motion by Palomo, seconded by Tolson)
• Quarterly Financial Report presented – no action required
• January‑December 2024 Statistics presented – no action required

City Council

The Gallup City Council met in a work session to review the FY 2026‑2035 Community Improvement Plan presented by the City Manager and staff. Council members discussed the plan and answered questions, but no official actions or votes were taken. The session adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

City Council

The City Council voted to restore the Human Resources Director position with a $52,866 budget adjustment. It also approved a new full‑time Administrative Assistant position with a $19,100 adjustment. Finally, a $45,000 adjustment for ongoing legal services in the Wastewater Department was approved. All motions passed with every member voting yes.

• Approved $52,866 budget adjustment to restore HR Director position (unanimous)
• Approved $19,100 budget adjustment for new Administrative Assistant FTE (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 budget adjustment for Wastewater legal services (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Business Improvement District

The Gallup BID Board voted to approve a $1,500 reimbursement grant for a Lions Club event scheduled for June 7, 2025. All six members present voted yes. The board also approved the agenda, minutes, monthly financial report, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly financial report (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 Lions Club event marketing grant (unanimous)
• Approved sign grant and facade applications for Kestrel Leather at 221 West Rt.66 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 grant to Gallup Main Street Arts & Cultural District for 2024/2025 concert series (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn approved (unanimous)

Keep Gallup Clean and Beautiful Board

The board unanimously approved the January 16, 2024 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned with all members in favor. The board also approved rescheduling the next KGCB meeting to Thursday, June 26, 2025.

• Approved Jan 16, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)
• Set next KGCB meeting for June 26, 2025 (approved)