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Garden City public meetings in 2024

26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Garden City trustees to vote on 2025 budget, marijuana licenses

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and possibly approve the 2025 budget, several marijuana business licenses, and various contracts and purchases. The agenda includes consent items, public comment, and staff reports. Most items are routine approvals, but the budget resolutions and marijuana licensing are significant.

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✓ Decided: Garden City approves 2025 budget and multiple marijuana licenses

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2025 budget, property tax levy, and several resolutions, including a health insurance stipend increase. They also approved five marijuana licenses for Nature's Herbs and Wellness and High Plainz Strains, and a liquor license modification for El Bandido Nightclub. Various contracts and purchases were approved, including a police rifle package and community garden improvements.

Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to hold public hearing on 2025 budget, consider contracts and licenses

The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2025 budget and consider several action items, including liquor and marijuana license renewals, a street crack seal project, a police department expansion contract, and 2025 closures and events. The meeting includes a consent agenda with routine approvals and an executive session for legal advice.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $45K crack seal project, renews liquor license

The Board of Trustees approved the 8th Avenue Crack Seal Project with Schneider Paving at $45,000, renewed the liquor license for Empire State Pizza, and approved the 2025 closures and events. They also approved the contract for the Police Department expansion with Mark Young Construction, contingent on changes. Marijuana licensing items were postponed to the December 10 meeting, and the 2025 budget was discussed but not adopted.

Tue Nov 5, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Trustees to decide on $2.5M police expansion and community garden contracts

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider approving a police department expansion, including an architect and construction contract, and will choose between two landscaping companies for community gardens. The board will also act on routine consent agenda items, liquor license renewals, and optional insurance coverages.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to consider 2025 budget, police building remodel, and firearms ordinance

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on a range of items, including a 2025 budget presentation and hearing schedule, a police building remodel design proposal, a construction proposal for a shop addition, and an ordinance amending firearms regulations on town property. The agenda also includes several routine consent items and appointments.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to approve water rebates and resignations at regular meeting

The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, and water rebates totaling $1,669.08. They will also accept a trustee resignation, announce a vacant seat, and discuss a winter coat drive, street rehabilitation costs, and a final community garden plan.

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✓ Decided: Trustee Costello resigns; board accepts, sets Oct 15 deadline for applicants

The Board of Trustees accepted Trustee Tim Costello's resignation and announced a vacant seat, setting an October 15, 2024 deadline for letters of interest. They also approved additional costs for the 2024 Street Rehabilitation Project, a winter coat drive, and the final community garden plan.

Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Garden City trustees to weigh $200K transfer, health stipend hike, insurance quotes

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider routine approvals and several financial and policy items, including a $200,000 fund transfer, 2025 health insurance plans, CIRSA insurance quotes, and increases to employee health stipends and holiday pay. The meeting also includes discussion of community gardens and attendance at a county dinner.

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✓ Decided: Garden City OKs $200K transfer, 2025 insurance, health stipend hike

The Board of Trustees approved a $200,000 transfer from ColoTrust to the operating account, selected 2025 health insurance plans, approved CIRSA insurance quotes, and increased the monthly health stipend to $800 for full-time employees starting January 1, 2025. They also approved a holiday pay increase to 10 hours for eligible employees. The board discussed community garden plans and directed the attorney to draft an ordinance opting out of a state law on weapons in municipal spaces.

Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Trustees

Board to consider liquor license renewal for El Patrons Niteclub

The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider and possibly act on a liquor license renewal for Christine Mendoza's El Patrons Niteclub Tavern with live entertainment. The agenda also includes public comment and other board issues.

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✓ Decided: Board approves El Patrons Niteclub liquor license renewal

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the liquor license renewal for Christina Mendoza DBA El Patrons Niteclub Tavern with Live Entertainment. The board also gave preliminary approval to transfer $200,000 from ColoTrust to the checking account for the Street Rehabilitation Project, with a formal vote scheduled for the next regular meeting.

Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Trustees to consider $557K in paving and concrete invoices

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on consent agenda items, including approving two Schneider Paving invoices totaling $557,301.95 for pavement and concrete work. The board will also discuss a water rebate application for 9th Avenue Apartments, a donation request, an engineering proposal, and other routine business.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $492,536.95 paving invoice and other consent items

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, including a $492,536.95 paving invoice and a $64,765.00 concrete invoice from Schneider Paving, plus other bills. They also approved the White Horse Inn permit application, maintained the water rebate rule for multi-family units, approved a $250 donation to Weld County Bears Pop Warner, approved attendance at the CML District 2 Fall Meeting, approved an engineering proposal from EPS Group, and set the Christmas party for December 6th at Austin's. All votes were 6-0.

Tue Aug 20, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to appoint liquor hearing officer for Everyday Stores show cause hearing

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider routine approvals (minutes, treasurer's report, bills) and several action items, including appointing a liquor hearing officer for a show cause hearing involving Everyday Stores LLC, approving board goals for 2024-2026, and approving invoices for Bootleggin' Days, a community garden design, and a handicap ramp. They will also discuss bus stop relocation and consider an engineering proposal.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to consider marijuana license renewal and multiple approvals

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider routine approvals including minutes, bills, and invoices, as well as a medical marijuana facility license renewal. They will also discuss or act on liquor permits, a new administrative assistant position, a condenser replacement proposal, and other administrative items.

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✓ Decided: Board denies liquor license renewal, sets show cause hearing

The Board of Trustees denied the liquor license renewal for Everyday Stores #5709 due to illegal activity and hazardous material, and set a show cause hearing. They also approved several other items, including a medical marijuana license renewal, festival permits, an administrative assistant position, and HVAC equipment purchases. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

Tue Jul 16, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to consider marijuana license renewal, grants, and appointments

The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including approving minutes, financial reports, and several invoices. They will also discuss a marijuana store license renewal, a pavement grant payment, and resolutions appointing a municipal judge and a town administrator/clerk. The meeting includes public comment, staff reports, and possible executive session for personnel evaluations.

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✓ Decided: Garden City board renews LivWell marijuana license, appoints officials

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, renewed the LivWell Medical Marijuana Store license, approved a pavement grant payment, and adopted resolutions appointing Tom Grant as alternate municipal judge and Cheryl Campbell as town administrator and town clerk. The board also approved a $250 donation to the Guadalupe Center and scheduled a special meeting for the 2023 audit report.

Tue Jul 2, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to consider bids for streets, community gardens, and marijuana licensing

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on several items, including bids for the 2024 Streets Rehabilitation Project, community gardens improvements, and a marijuana hospitality licensing proposal. The board will also discuss updates on the 2626 8th Avenue property, appoint a municipal judge, and schedule work sessions. Public comment is invited for items not on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $424,377 street rehab bid and rejects marijuana hospitality licensing

The Board of Trustees approved the 2024 Street Rehabilitation Project bid from Schneider Paving for $424,377.50, along with related engineering and contingency costs. They also rejected marijuana hospitality licensing at this time (4-1). Other approvals included a community gardens fence, well electricity, a pressurized pump, a Colorado Open Records Act policy, and the appointment of Tom Grant as alternate Municipal Judge.

Mon Jun 17, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to reconsider denial of 2626 8th Avenue use by Animal Health International

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider several items, including a public hearing and adoption of an ordinance adopting sections of the Greeley Municipal Code, a pavement grant application, and a reconsideration of a previously denied use for 2626 8th Avenue. They will also discuss a retail marijuana hospitality issue and approve a paid time off day for an employee.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to vote on liquor permit changes and approve event contracts

The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 4, 2024, to consider routine approvals including liquor permit modifications, event contracts, and land-use considerations. The board will also receive staff reports and discuss other issues before adjourning.

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Tue May 28, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to consider replat of three lots in Arlington Park

The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider a land use application for a replat of lots 6, 7, and 8 in block 16 of the First Addition to Arlington Park. The board may act on this item, and public comment is invited for items not on the agenda.

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Tue May 28, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board approves replat of three commercial lots in Arlington Park

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a land use application to replat lots 6, 7, and 8 in block 16 of the First Addition to Arlington Park. The replat combines lots 6 and 7 into one commercial lot, leaving lot 8 as its own lot, and adjusts lot lines to match as-built condo unit lines. The motion passed 7-0.

Tue May 21, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board approves contracts, liquor permit, and schedules hearings

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, a liquor permit change for VFW Pioneer Post 2121, a street sweeping contract with Rush Management, and a Fun Productions contract for the Fun Under the Sun event. They also introduced Ordinance 05-2024 (adopting Greeley Municipal Code sections by reference) without action, and scheduled a public hearing for June 17 and a work session on cannabis retail for June 11. A land use application for a replat was moved to a special meeting on May 28.

Tue May 7, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda, grants, marijuana licenses, kids event items

The Garden City Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, two residential grants, three medical marijuana license renewals, and several kids event items. The Fun Productions contract was tabled until the next meeting. All votes were unanimous except for the recusal of Trustee Costello on his own grant application.

Mon Apr 29, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Garden City appoints Amy Penfold as Town Attorney for 2024-2026

The Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Amy C. Penfold Attorney at Law as Town Attorney for the 2024-2026 term and approved the associated engagement letter and fee agreement. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 5:38pm.

Mon Apr 29, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to appoint Amy C. Penfold as Town Attorney

The Garden City Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider appointing Amy C. Penfold Attorney at Law as Town Attorney and approving the engagement letter and fee agreement. The agenda also includes public comment and other board issues.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees to swear in new members and approve $658,000 in contracts and payments

The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2024, starting at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes swearing in new members, approving minutes and financial reports, and acting on several contracts and payments totaling over $658,000. The board will also consider liquor permit modifications, address changes, training approvals, and staff appointments.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda, appointments, and credit card resolution

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, including minutes, financial reports, and a $650,000 wire to ColoTrust. They appointed Gary Sorensen as Mayor Pro Tem, Cheryl Campbell as Town Administrator/Town Clerk, and Michael Stewart as Municipal Judge. The Board adopted Resolution 11-2024 for a credit card program and approved several operational items, including mosquito control services and a TIPS training class. A request to consider allowing marijuana hospitality establishments was discussed but not decided.

Mon Apr 1, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board adopts false alarm fee ordinance and ColoTrust fund transfer

The Garden City Board of Trustees unanimously approved all agenda items, including adopting Ordinance 04-2024 amending false alarm fees and Resolution 10-2024 transferring town funds to ColoTrust. They also approved the 2023 audit engagement letter, a Chamber of Commerce membership, a $2,500 insulation invoice, meeting and event rescheduling, a request for proposals for a town attorney, and a grant application process. All votes were 7-0.

Tue Mar 19, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to approve 2024 street rehabilitation projects and multiple contracts

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on several items, including approving the 2024 Streets Rehabilitation Project, contracts for Bootleggin' Days entertainment, and various invoices. The board will also swear in a new police officer and administrative assistant, and discuss community center security camera quotes.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to consider liquor license renewal, grants, and event bands

The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider and potentially act on several items, including a fence grant payment, a liquor license renewal, credit card approvals, a donation, and entertainment for an upcoming event. The agenda also includes routine consent items and staff reports.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to adopt 2024 fee schedule and consider Polaris vehicle purchase

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider and may act on a range of items, including adopting the 2024 fee schedule, approving a professional services agreement with SafeBuilt Colorado LLC, and purchasing a Polaris vehicle for Public Works. The board will also consider a contract change with Stericycle for shredding services, a policy for Town Hall closures, and a new website design. An ordinance referring a question to voters about participating in coordinated elections is on the agenda.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024 · 17:30

Board of Trustees

Board to vote on police hire, marijuana license renewal, and pay raise

The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 16, 2024, where it may act on several items including swearing in a new police technician, renewing a retail marijuana license, approving construction quotes, and adopting ordinances. The board will also discuss a donation for an officer and consider a property purchase during an executive session.

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