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Garden City public meetings in 2021

26 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 14, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to consider 2022 budget, tax levy, and election resolutions

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on several resolutions related to the 2022 budget, including appropriating funds and levying property taxes, as well as deciding how to conduct the April 2022 municipal election. The board will also review a letter of intent for a board vacancy, a liquor license renewal, a commercial-revitalization grant, and various other items such as donations, equipment purchases, and a salary for the interim town administrator.

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✓ Decided: Garden City adopts 2022 budget, tax levy and mail-ballot election for April 5, 2022

The Board of Trustees adopted four budget-related resolutions for 2022, including the annual budget, appropriations, a property tax levy, and additional 2021 spending. Trustees also appointed Katherine Rodriguez to fill a board vacancy, approved a $8,000 Commercial Revitalization Grant for American Steel, and set the April 5, 2022 municipal election as mail-ballot only. Several smaller items passed, including a $250 donation to The Salvation Army, a January 22, 2022 Winter Bon Fire with alcohol, and a salary increase for Interim Town Administrator Cheryl Campbell to $90,000 annually.

Tue Nov 16, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to hold 2022 budget hearing and consider fee schedule

The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2022 budget and consider approving the 2022 fee schedule. They will also consider several liquor and marijuana license renewals, a change in ownership for LivWell, and a rental policy for the Community Center. Other items include a street construction design proposal and a purchase order from Tyler Technologies.

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✓ Decided: Garden City board approves 2022 fee schedule, community center rental policy and $34,040 street design

The Board of Trustees approved a series of routine items, including the consent agenda, several liquor and marijuana license renewals, a change of controlling ownership for LivWell, the Community Center rental policy, the 2022 fee schedule, a $34,040 street rehab design proposal from J&T Consultants, and a Tyler Technologies training purchase order. The LivWell ownership change and the White Horse Inn liquor license renewal were both contingent on outside approvals. The 2022 budget hearing drew no public comment, and no budget adoption vote is recorded in these minutes.

Tue Nov 2, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Trustees to consider resignation, vacant seat, SWAT gear invoice

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider accepting a resignation, announce a vacant seat, and review an invoice for SWAT gear. They will also discuss a Weld County referral and hear staff reports. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Garden City board accepts trustee resignation, sets Dec. 14 deadline to fill seat

The Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Trustee Willie Spaedt and set December 14, 2021 as the deadline for applications to fill the vacancy. The board also approved the consent agenda (minutes and bills), an Adamson invoice for SWAT gear for Officer Bacon, and a response to Weld County Referral #RES21-0009 stating no conflicts with town interests. All votes were 6-0. Staff reports covered the 2020 audit, winterizing and building maintenance, police training and a body cam grant, and research on a replat for the Krieger Living Trust.

Tue Oct 19, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to consider opioid settlement, grants, and 2022 benefits

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on several items, including commercial revitalization and pavement grants for Rancho Alegre, employee benefits for 2022, an intergovernmental agreement with Greeley Evans Transit, and participation in the Colorado Opioid Settlement. The board will also consider donations to Field of Honor and A Woman's Place, a water rebate, and other routine matters.

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✓ Decided: Garden City approves $16K in Rancho Alegre grants and 2022 transit deal

The Board of Trustees approved two $8,000 grants to Rancho Alegre — one for a stone and stucco project and one for concrete and pavement — plus a 2022 transit agreement with Greeley Evans Transit costing $22,323.00. Trustees also approved 2022 employee benefits, a $750.00 per-employee town contribution, the 2020 audit engagement letter, two $250.00 donations, and participation in the Colorado Opioid Settlement MOU via Resolution 12-2021. All votes recorded were 7 Aye, 0 Nay.

Tue Oct 5, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees to present 2022 budget and discuss security cameras

The Board of Trustees will review the 2022 budget presentation and consider a proposal for additional video surveillance cameras. Other items include discussions regarding the Public Works Building and various community donations.

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Tue Sep 21, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Town board to consider separation agreement for town administrator

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider several administrative and financial items, including a separation agreement for Town Administrator Abby Spaedt and appointment of an interim replacement. The board will also vote on liquor license renewals, a revitalization grant, and various renewals and purchases.

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Tue Sep 7, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Town administrator separation, interim appointment, and several renewals

The Board of Trustees will consider a separation agreement with Town Administrator Abby Spaedt, appoint Cheryl Campbell as interim administrator, and address several renewals including liquor licenses, insurance, and benefits. They will also discuss a residential revitalization grant, naming the community center, and a pay increase for the deputy town clerk and court clerk.

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✓ Decided: Garden City Board approves town administrator separation and community center naming

The Garden City Board of Trustees approved a separation agreement with Town Administrator Abby Spaedt and appointed Cheryl Campbell as Interim Town Administrator. The Board also approved renaming the community center after Clarence Krieger, renewed liquor and insurance policies, and authorized staff hiring and pay adjustments.

Tue Aug 17, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Garden City Board discusses town administration and police agreements

The Board of Trustees will consider a SWAT agreement between Garden City and GCPD and the purchase of a 2021 F-250 utility truck. The meeting also includes discussions regarding an interim Town Administrator and updates to town bank account access.

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✓ Decided: Board approves interim Town Administrator and utility truck purchase

The Board of Trustees approved the hire of an interim Town Administrator and the purchase of a 2021 F-250 Utility Truck. They also updated authorized personnel on town accounts and approved a SWAT agreement. A liquor license renewal was continued to a future meeting.

Wed Aug 4, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Garden City Board discusses budget and town equipment updates

The Board of Trustees will hold a budget work session and receive reports from town staff. Discussion items include an update on Bootleggin Days and the purchase of a new truck and snowplow.

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✓ Decided: Board postpones Everyday Store liquor license renewal due to code violations

The Board of Trustees postponed the liquor license renewal for the Everyday Store following a failed Weld County Building Code inspection. The board also scheduled a budget work session for September 14th.

Tue Jul 20, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to consider $16,000 in grants for Mad Holdings

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider approving two $8,000 Commercial Revitalization Grants for Mad Holdings, one for business units and one for apartments. The board will also review a Weld County referral (SPR21-0006) and hear staff reports. The agenda includes routine consent items and announcements.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $16,000 in commercial revitalization grants

The Board of Trustees approved two $8,000 commercial revitalization grants for MAD Holdings, one for business units and one for apartments. Trustees also approved the consent agenda and Weld County Referral SPR21-0006. Additionally, the Board authorized the Police Chief to proceed with repairs to a damaged police vehicle.

Tue Jul 13, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to discuss personnel issues in executive session

The Garden City Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a discussion of personnel issues, which will occur in executive session. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment).

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Tue Jul 6, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Garden City Board to discuss ARPA funds and various community grants

The Board of Trustees will consider several grant requests for pavement, revitalization, and trees. The meeting includes discussions on the use of ARPA funds for residents and businesses, as well as potential donations and planning requests.

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✓ Decided: Garden City Board approves various grants and amends municipal code

The Board of Trustees approved multiple pavement and revitalization grants, a medical marijuana license renewal, and two special event permits. They also adopted an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding zoning and tabled decisions on two commercial revitalization grants and the use of ARPA funds.

Tue Jun 15, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to consider dispensary hours and marijuana license renewals

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on several items, including setting dispensary hours, renewing two marijuana licenses, and approving various payments. The agenda also includes rescheduling the August 3 meeting, approving a letter to the U.S. DOT, and other routine matters.

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✓ Decided: Garden City Board of Trustees makes dispensary extended hours permanent

The Board of Trustees approved making extended COVID-19 dispensary hours permanent and renewed two marijuana licenses. The board also authorized a support letter for a DOT grant to improve the US 34 and 35th Avenue intersection.

Tue Jun 1, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Garden City Board to discuss 2022 budget and staff salaries

The Board of Trustees will meet to consider town staff salaries and budget items for 2022. The agenda also includes a collection services agreement and discussions regarding holiday events.

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✓ Decided: Garden City board approves 5% staff salary increase, tables Christmas dinner

The Board of Trustees approved a 5% increase for town staff salaries (5-0, with Trustee Willie Spaedt recused) and agreed to host a holiday resident luncheon at the community center on December 13, 2021 (6-0). The board tabled the Christmas dinner decision until staff can research restaurant options. Trustees also appointed Mayor Fil Archuleta as the CML voting delegate and approved the consent agenda, including minutes and bills. Most 2022 budget items were only discussed, with the board expressing favor for researching or budgeting items such as snow plowing, security camera grants, a water feature, a dumpster enclosure, a fence, gym equipment, the Krieger lot, and a possible fifth police officer.

Tue May 18, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to consider marijuana license renewals and 2021 street project contract

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider renewing three medical marijuana licenses, a contract for the 2021 street project, and an investment in Upstate Colorado Economic Development. The agenda also includes a presentation on age-friendly community designation and approval of special event letters. Most other items are routine approvals of minutes, reports, and bills.

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✓ Decided: Garden City approves 2021 street project contract and marijuana license renewals

The Board of Trustees approved a contract with J2 Contracting Company for the 2021 street project. The board also renewed three medical marijuana licenses for Natures Herbs and Wellness Center and Nature’s Kitchen. Additionally, the town approved an $850 donation to Upstate Colorado Economic Development.

Tue May 4, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Garden City Board of Trustees meets May 4, 2021

The Board of Trustees will meet to consider various local items, including the Bootleggin’ Days event and replacing a bench in front of a tattoo shop. The meeting also includes staff reports from the Town Administrator, Police Chief, Plant Manager, and Attorney.

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✓ Decided: Garden City board approves Bootleggin' Days event plans and replaces a bench

The Board of Trustees approved its consent agenda, including minutes, paid bills, bills to be paid, a journal entry, and a $3,607.50 payment to Rainbow Custom Finishes, on a 7-0 vote. Trustees also voted 7-0 to let staff move forward with plans and decisions for Bootleggin' Days, and 7-0 to replace the bench at the southeast corner of 8th Avenue and 27th Street Rd. Staff reports covered a Weld County emergency coordination meeting, scheduled street construction, daily drug arrests, and cleanup days; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

Tue Apr 20, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Garden City board approves alley repair, community center work, and MAD Holdings encroachment permit

The Garden City Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda covering minutes, the March treasurer's report, paid and unpaid bills, and three invoices totaling $27,968.87. The board approved an alley repair option from the south corner of the Police Department to 27th Street Rd for $9,350.00, and approved paint/trim and French drain estimates for the Community Center. It also approved a revocable encroachment permit and Resolution 09-2021 for MAD Holdings' new building at 2760 8th Avenue, and agreed to donate unused assets. Bootleggin' Days car show and DJ ideas were discussed with no vote.

Tue Apr 6, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board discusses town attorney appointment and sidewalk easements

The Board of Trustees will consider appointing James Godbold of Otis and Bedingfield, LLC as Town Attorney. The meeting also includes discussions regarding sidewalk easements and Greeley planning reviews.

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✓ Decided: Garden City appoints James Godbold of Otis and Bedingfield as Town Attorney

The Board of Trustees approved a contract and appointed James Godbold of Otis and Bedingfield, LLC as Garden City Town Attorney, adopting Resolution 08-2021 by a 7-0 roll call vote. The board also approved a live entertainment liquor license renewal for El Rodeo Night Club LLC dba El Rodeo Tavern, rejected a proposed sidewalk on the south side of 27th Street Road, and directed the Town Attorney to draft a revocable permit for a sidewalk easement at 2760 8th Avenue for a vote at the next meeting. No action was taken on Bootleggin' Days; the Town Administrator will present plans at the next meeting.

Tue Mar 23, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Garden City board interviews town attorney candidate, takes no action

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting on March 23, 2021, and interviewed Attorney James Godbold for the town attorney position. No action was taken on the interview. The board then voted 7-0 to adjourn at 6:08 p.m.

Tue Mar 16, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Garden City Board discusses mosquito control and cannabis licensing

The Board of Trustees will consider mosquito control services and a premises modification for Cannabis Cares Wellness Center. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a street rehab project and the review of Town Attorney applications.

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✓ Decided: Garden City board approves $25,795.92 community center invoice and 2021 mosquito control

The Garden City Board of Trustees approved its consent agenda, including minutes, the February treasurer's report, paid and unpaid bills, journal entries, and a $25,795.92 Turnkey Builders invoice for community center upgrades. The board also approved a premises modification report for Cannabis Cares Wellness Center at 2515 7th Avenue and approved 2021 mosquito control services from Vector Disease Control. Trustees agreed to interview town attorney applicant James Godbold and any other applicants on March 23, 2021 at 5:30 P.M. A discussion on whether to continue considering sidewalks with the Street Rehab Project ended with no action taken.

Tue Mar 2, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Garden City Board discusses marijuana licensing and 2022 election coordination

The Board of Trustees will meet to consider a marijuana retail store license renewal and discuss coordinating elections for the 2022 ballot. The meeting also includes staff reports from the Town Administrator and Police Chief.

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✓ Decided: Garden City Board approves marijuana license renewal and AARP support letter

The Board of Trustees approved the renewal of the LivWell retail marijuana license and authorized a letter of support for AARP. Additionally, the Board scheduled a meeting for March 23, 2021, to interview candidates for the Town Attorney position.

Tue Feb 16, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board discusses street projects, landscaping, and attorney resignation

The Board of Trustees will consider bids for the 2021 Streets Project and landscaping proposals for the US 34/8th Avenue intersection. The meeting also includes the acceptance of the Town Attorney's resignation and approval of various invoices.

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✓ Decided: Garden City board approves $422,157 streets bid, denies US 34/8th Ave landscaping

The Board of Trustees approved a $422,157.00 VE Alternate bid from J2 Contracting for the 2021 Streets Project and denied landscaping proposals at the US 34/8th Avenue intersection, both on 7-0 votes. Trustees accepted the Town Attorney's resignation and approved a $3,500.00 surveyor estimate. A proposal to add concrete sidewalks with rollover curb was tabled until blueprints are provided, after the Town Administrator said the $657,033.00 cost exceeds this year's budget. The board also approved the consent agenda, including several Tyler invoices and an $11,159.08 Turnkey Builders invoice for community center upgrades.

Tue Feb 9, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Garden City Board of Trustees appoints Sam Parsons to board vacancy

The Board of Trustees met for a special meeting to fill a vacancy on the board. The board also received notice of the Town Attorney's resignation.

Tue Feb 2, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Garden City Board considers police equipment and community expenses

The Board of Trustees will review several invoices for community and department needs, including a new police car and park equipment. The meeting also includes a liquor license renewal and the appointment of a new prosecuting attorney.

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✓ Decided: Garden City appoints Joseph Bodine as Town Prosecuting Attorney

The Board of Trustees appointed a new prosecuting attorney and approved several municipal invoices, including a $56,531 payment for a police car. The board also renewed a liquor license and approved an outdoor Easter Egg Hunt for April 3rd.

Tue Jan 19, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board considers street project bids and extends several resident grant programs

The Board of Trustees will review street project bids presented by J & T Consulting. They will also consider adopting resolutions to extend four local landscape and residential improvement programs for 2021.

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✓ Decided: Garden City extends four resident assistance programs through 2021

The Board of Trustees approved its consent agenda, including minutes, the December 2020 treasurer's report, paid bills, a $3,502.00 metal detector for Town Hall, and a $3,267.12 payment to VFW for outdoor heaters. The board adopted four resolutions extending 2021 programs: the Landscape Voucher Program, the Residential Landscape Improvement and Water Rebate Program, the Fence Grant Program, and the Tree Care and Removal Assistance Program. J.C. York of J & T Consulting presented street project bids, but the minutes record no decision on them. Staff also reported that Trustee Tricia Widener has moved and that Sam Parsons remains interested in becoming a board member.

Tue Jan 5, 2021 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board considers 2021 grant extensions and fee schedules

The Board of Trustees will review several resolutions to extend town grant programs for commercial, residential, and pavement improvements. The meeting also includes liquor license renewals and the adoption of the 2021 fee schedule.

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✓ Decided: Garden City Board approves 2021 grant programs and waives occupational taxes

The Board of Trustees approved several 2021 grant program extensions for commercial, residential, and pavement improvements. Trustees also approved the 2021 fee schedule, waived the 2021 occupational tax, and renewed two local liquor licenses. Additionally, the Board scheduled a work session for January 26, 2021, to discuss board goals.