Garden City public meetings in 2023
19 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on a range of items, including adopting the 2024 budget and related resolutions, approving police vehicle upfits, and amending ordinances on collection agency fees and park curfew. The meeting includes consent agenda items, public comment, and staff reports.
- Adopt Resolution 17-2023 for 2024 budget, 18-2023 appropriation, 19-2023 property tax levy, 20-2023 budget amendment
- Approve check to FAS for $68,855.65 for two Explorer and one F150 upfits
- Approve IGA with Weld County for jail services
- Approve quotes from Award Alliance for $2,100.00 for historical markers
- Adopt Ordinance 05-2023 (collection agency fees) and 06-2023 (curfew in public park)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2024 budget and consider placing a 1% sales tax increase on the April 2, 2024 ballot. The board will also discuss a liquor license issue for 618 25th Street, consider enacting a curfew for the park and community center, and vote on several smaller items including a $500 donation and a $7,700 invoice.
- Budget hearing for 2024 budget
- Resolution No. 16-2023 to conduct April 2, 2024 election by mail ballot
- Approve $500 donation to Christmas Giving Program with Evans Chamber
- Discuss liquor license issue for 618 25th Street
- Consider 1% sales tax increase ballot issue for April 2, 2024 election
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on a consent agenda including several invoices, final payments for two pavement grants, liquor license renewals, and various 2024 insurance plans and lists. The meeting also includes public comment and staff reports.
- Approve Dell Technologies invoice for $27,500.00
- Approve Schneider Paving LLC invoice for 26th Street for $30,000.00
- Approve final review and payment for 2502 8th Avenue Pavement Grant ($8,000.00)
- Approve final review and payment for 2626 8th Avenue Pavement Grant ($8,000.00)
- Consider liquor license renewals for White Horse Inn and Empire State Pizza
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on routine consent agenda items, including approving invoices and minutes, plus several notable actions: authorizing the town administrator to handle Weld County referrals, approving a $24,956.74 invoice for a police department F150 upfit, increasing bereavement gifts to $75, and adopting a resolution to increase the health insurance stipend for town employees. The board will also discuss attending the Weld County Town/County Dinner.
- Approve First Armored Services invoice for $24,956.74 for F150 upfit for Police Department
- Adopt Resolution 15-2023 increasing health insurance stipend for town employees
- Approve increase of bereavement gifts to $75.00
- Authorize Town Administrator to answer Weld County referrals administratively
- Approve Earth Green Fence invoice for $22,885.74
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will vote on liquor licensing, approve several contracts and invoices, and discuss grants and infrastructure repairs. The meeting also includes staff reports and public hearings.
- Approve new liquor license for El Bandido Nightclub Tavern
- Approve Axon Enterprise Inc. five-year body-worn camera contract for $56,905.30
- Approve CIRSA 2024 workers' compensation quote for $17,911.13 and property/casualty quote for $41,464.93
- Approve water rebates for four residents ranging from $196.07 to $400.00
- Consider 26th Street and Highway 85 repair and community center fence quotes
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, and invoices totaling over $63,600. They will also vote on opting into Proposition 123 and hear a presentation from Flock. Staff reports from the Town Administrator, Police Chief, Public Works Director, and Town Attorney will be provided.
- Approve DES Pipeline Maintenance LLC invoice: $12,622.70
- Approve J&T Consulting INC invoice: $2,822.80
- Approve Ken Garff invoice for 2023 Ford F150: $45,682.00
- Approve City of Greeley invoice for Victim Services: $2,500
- Vote to opt into Proposition 123
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider routine consent items and several action items, including grant applications, conference attendance, a security proposal, and a police vehicle payment. They will also discuss a vending machine in the Community Center and consider a new Ford F-150 for the Police Department, plus a Flock Camera presentation.
- Approve Dell invoice for admin computers: $6,484.69
- Approve Pavement Improvement Grant Application for Tater Station, 2626 8th Ave
- Approve Tree Grant Application for Jerry Griego, 2708 7th Ave
- Approve Bootleggin' Days security proposal from Anthony Jones: $4,000
- Approve Police Interceptors payment to Ken Garff Ford of Greeley: $88,664
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on August 2, 2023, to review and act on standard procedural items including minutes approval, bill payments, and vendor invoices. The board will also hear public comments, discuss a marijuana license renewal, and consider proposals for a lift station and software subscription. Holiday planning for Christmas events is on the agenda.
- Approve Rainbow Custom Finishes invoices totaling $8,439.50
- Approve Anderson & Whitney invoice for $10,000.00 for 2022 audit
- Renew Smoke Holdco LLC dba Star Buds Medical Marijuana License
- Consider Rob’s Repair INC lift station proposal for $4,208.00 plus electric
- Approve Civic Plus Full-Service Subscription for $1,136.48
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and likely vote on a new tavern liquor license for Christina Mendoza’s El Patron’s Nite Club. The board will also consider renewals for a medical marijuana store, a liquor license at Everyday Stores #5709, and other routine items like bills paid and treasurer reports.
- Approve Precision Auto Body invoice $13,921.54
- Approve Dell computer replacements $6,484.69
- Public hearing for El Patron’s Nite Club new tavern liquor license
- Renew LivWell Medical Marijuana Store license
- Renew Everyday Stores #5709 liquor license
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on a variance application for Smoke Holdco LLC dba Star Buds at 2502 8th Avenue, along with approving several consent agenda items including invoices and permits for Bootleggin' Days 2023. The board will also discuss a pavement improvement grant application and Weld County referrals.
- Approve Schneider Paving LLC invoice for $306,027.50
- Approve J&T Consulting Inc invoice for $14,099.30
- Consider variance application for Smoke Holdco LLC dba Star Buds at 2502 8th Avenue
- Approve permits for Bootleggin' Days 2023
- Pavement Improvement Grant Application for Donald Whitely at 2502 8th Avenue
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 03-2023, which would amend the municipal code to change operating hours for medical and retail marijuana establishments. The board will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a $7,400 invoice for cable boring, and consider a residential revitalization grant, marijuana license renewals, and other administrative matters.
- Public hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance 03-2023 amending hours of operation for medical and retail marijuana establishments
- Approve $7,400 invoice to Colorado Specialties Corp. LLC for cable boring
- Consider Alex Lopez's Residential Revitalization Grant application for 614 27th St Rd in the amount of $283.40
- Renewal of medical marijuana licenses for Nature's Herbs & Wellness Center LLC and Nature's Kitchen LLC
- Approve $1,000 for CMCA Institute attendance and tuition for Lindsay Shoemaker
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider ordinances, approve invoices totaling $14,970.35, and discuss a residential revitalization grant. Items include changes to marijuana establishment hours and updates to the electrical code.
- Approve J&T Consulting Inc invoice for $14,470.35
- Approve Lamar invoice for $500 for Bootleggin’ advertising
- Consider Tim Costello Residential Revitalization Grant payment of $790.29
- Introduce Ordinance 03-2023 to amend marijuana establishment hours
- Adopt Ordinance 04-2023 to update electrical code
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider several items, including a formal request to extend business hours for marijuana businesses, a modification of premises for High Plainz Strains, and issuing an order to show cause for Rancho Alegre. They will also vote on a resolution opposing statewide land use preemptions in Senate Bill 23-213. The agenda includes routine consent items and staff reports.
- Approve AWP invoice for $8,585.95
- Formal request to extend marijuana business hours
- Modification of premises for High Plainz Strains at 2506 6th Ave
- Issue Order to Show Cause for Rancho Alegre and appoint hearing officer
- Adopt Resolution 12-2023 opposing Senate Bill 23-213
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider several action items, including grant applications for a local business, an audit engagement letter, and updates to police policies. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports from staff.
- Commercial Revitalization Grant for BNK REI LLC, 615 26th Street, $4,290
- Fence Grant for BNK REI LLC, 615 26th Street, $3,000
- Fence Grant for BNK REI LLC, 2600 9th Ave, $3,000
- Approve Anderson & Whitney Audit Engagement Letter
- Approve GCPD Policy updates (302, 305, 805)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving invoices, a grant application, and an employee manual update. They will also discuss the Community Center awning quotes and Bootleggin' Days event.
- Consider Commercial Revitalization Grant Application for BNK REI LLC at 615 26th Street in the amount of $4,290
- Approve AWP invoice in the amount of $22,540
- Approve Sound Isolation Company invoice in the amount of $4,257.81
- Approve update to Employee Manual
- Approve Criminal Justice Grant Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Fund expenditures
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on several items, including grant payments, marijuana license changes, a liquor license renewal, and resolutions. They will also discuss rescheduling meetings and health insurance benefits.
- Residential Revitalization Grant payment of $1,459.58 to Barbara Quick, 2614 9th Ave Apt 1
- Commercial Revitalization Grant payment of $1,311.75 to White Horse Inn
- Change of ownership for Smokey's to Star Buds (Cannabis Care Wellness Center LLC to Smoke Holdco LLC)
- Sunset approvals for two Smokey's cultivation licenses
- Resolution 10-2023 appointing alternate municipal judge; Resolution 11-2023 granting use by special review (USR 01-2023)
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider a land use application (USR 01-2023), adopt an ordinance adopting the 2020 Model Traffic Code, and act on consent agenda items including invoices and liquor license renewal. They will also discuss donations, event dates, and conference attendance.
- Public hearing and consideration of land use application USR 01-2023
- Adopt Ordinance 02-2023 adopting 2020 Model Traffic Code
- Approve Bratton's Office Equipment invoice for $9,920
- Approve First Armored Services invoice for $2,641.60
- Liquor license renewal for Taqueria Rancho Alegre
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on adopting the 2020 Model Traffic Code, consider several marijuana facility permits, and discuss purchases for the community center and office equipment. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes and paying bills.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 02-2023 adopting the 2020 Model Traffic Code
- Approve LivWell I LLC Retail Marijuana Facility Permit RL-2647-23
- Consider modifications for Smokey's and Green Medicals Wellness Center #5
- Consider purchase of tables, chairs, sound proofing panels, and message board for Community Center
- Approve invoices including $25,141 for Weld County dispatch and $9,880.12 for 2Bros Construction
Board of Trustees
The Garden City Board of Trustees will meet January 3, 2023 to decide on liquor license renewals, marijuana facility permit renewals, and approve several grant program extensions for 2023. The board will also consider a take-home vehicle for the police chief and approve various invoices including insurance and transit services.
- Approve CIRSA insurance invoices totaling $48,074.32
- Renew Smokey’s Retail Marijuana Facility permits RL-2515-23 and MCF-2515-23
- Renew liquor licenses for 8th Avenue Wing Shack and Pioneer Greeley Post 2121
- Approve $1,000 VFW donation for 2023 state convention
- Extend seven grant programs including Commercial Revitalization and Landscape Voucher programs