Garden City public meetings in 2024

Board of Trustees

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.

• Resolution 14-2024 adopting the 2025 budget
• Resolution 16-2024 levying 2024 property taxes
• Marijuana licenses for Nature's Herbs, Nature's Kitchen, High Plainz Strains II
• Rifle package for police department, $25,463.29
• Fence and asphalt proposals for Community Gardens

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.

• Adopted Resolution 14-2024, the 2025 budget (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 15-2024, appropriating funds for 2025 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 16-2024, levying property taxes for 2025 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 17-2024, amending the 2024 budget (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 18-2024, increasing health insurance stipend for employees (7-0)
• Approved five marijuana licenses for Nature's Herbs and Wellness and High Plainz Strains (7-0 each)
• Approved El Bandido Nightclub liquor license modification to include basement and parking lot (5-2)
• Approved $25,463.29 rifle package for Police Department (7-0)

Board of Trustees

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.

• Public hearing on 2025 budget
• A.F. Ray's Barcade LLC DBA Empire State Pizza liquor license renewal (2700 S 8th Avenue)
• Marijuana license renewals for Nature's Herbs, Nature's Kitchen, and High Plainz Strains II
• 8th Avenue Crack Seal Project by Schneider Paving at estimated cost of $40,000
• Mark Young Construction LLC contract for PD expansion

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.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, treasurer's report, and bills (7-0)
• Approved A.F. Ray's Barcade LLC DBA Empire State Pizza liquor license renewal (7-0)
• Postponed marijuana licensing items to December 10 meeting (7-0)
• Approved 8th Avenue Crack Seal Project with Schneider Paving at $45,000 (7-0)
• Approved 2025 closures (7-0)
• Approved 2025 events (7-0)
• Approved Mark Young Construction contract for PD expansion, contingent on changes (7-0)
• Approved Standard Form of Agreement with Mark Young Construction, contingent on changes (7-0)

Board of Trustees

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.

• Police Department Expansion construction: Mark Young Construction LLC $2,516,856.00 OR Fransen Pittmann Construction $3,024,122.00
• Police Department Expansion solar proposal from Cascade Solar and Electric $119,705.00
• Community Gardens: Paradise Landscape Management $27,926.00 OR Fisher Landscaping Inc. $21,382.66
• Residential Revitalization Grant Application from Jerry Griego at 2708 7th Avenue
• Liquor license renewals for El Bandido Nightclub and White Horse Inn (2750 8th Avenue)

The Board of Trustees approved several major infrastructure projects, including a police department expansion and community garden plans. They also renewed two liquor licenses and approved various insurance coverages and service contracts.

• Approved Mark Young Construction LLC for police department expansion at $2,516,856.00 (7-0)
• Approved Hauser Architects for police department engineering at $153,680.00 (7-0)
• Approved Cascade Solar and Electric for police department solar at $119,705.00 (7-0)
• Approved Paradise Landscape Management for community gardens at $27,926.00 (7-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals for El Bandido Nightclub Tavern and White Horse Inn contingent on building inspections (7-0)
• Approved $5,000.00 2Bros Construction invoice for shop office (7-0)
• Approved Residential Revitalization Grant for Jerry Griego totaling $765.72 (7-0)
• Approved CivicPlus Statement of Work and Olsson Master Agreement Work Order #2 (7-0)

Board of Trustees

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.

• 2025 Budget Presentation and scheduling of budget hearing for November 19th at 5:30pm
• Hauser Architect A/E Design Fee Proposal for Garden City Police Building Remodel & Addition
• Build West Construction LLC proposal for addition to the shop
• Adopt Ordinance 06-2024 amending firearms regulations on town property
• American Steel Grant Applications: Commercial Revitalization ($2,780.61) and Fence Grant ($3,000.00)

The Garden City Board of Trustees approved consent agenda items, appointed Rebecca Moreau to the board, and awarded two grants to American Steel. They also approved a shop addition for Build West Construction LLC, a work order for flashing beacon maintenance, scheduled the 2025 budget hearing, approved a Finance Director position, joined a county hazard mitigation plan, and adopted an ordinance regarding firearms on town property.

• Approved consent agenda items a. through d. (4-0)
• Appointed Rebecca Moreau to the Board of Trustees vacancy (4-0)
• Approved American Steel Commercial Revitalization Grant of $2,780.61 (5-0)
• Approved American Steel Fence Grant of $3,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved Build West Construction LLC shop addition proposal of $62,439.00 (5-0)
• Approved Olsson Master Agreement Work Order #1 for $2,230.00 (5-0)
• Scheduled 2025 Budget Hearing for November 19, 2024 at 5:30pm (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 06-2024 regarding firearms on town property (5-0)

Board of Trustees

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.

• Approve water rebates totaling $1,669.08 to six residents and one property
• Accept resignation of Trustee Tim Costello and announce vacant seat
• Approve $17,200 invoice for street striping from Schneider Paving LLC
• Consider additional costs for 2024 Streets Rehabilitation Project
• Adopt final Community Garden Plan

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.

• Accepted Trustee Tim Costello's resignation (7-0)
• Announced vacant board seat; set Oct 15, 2024 deadline for letters of interest (7-0)
• Approved winter coat drive 2024 (7-0)
• Approved $66,977.87 additional costs for 2024 Street Rehabilitation Project (7-0)
• Approved Schneider Paving LLC invoice for striping, $17,200.00 (7-0)
• Directed staff to prepare 2024 budget amendment (~$85,000) for December adoption (7-0)
• Approved final community garden plan (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including water rebates totaling $1,669.07 (4-0, 3 abstentions)

Board of Trustees

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.

• Approve J&T Consulting invoice for $21,762.15
• Approve transfer of $200,000 from ColoTrust to First Farm Bank Operating Account
• Consider 2025 health insurance plans and CIRSA insurance quotes
• Approve increase in monthly health stipend to $800 for full-time employees starting Jan 1, 2025
• Approve increase in holiday pay to 10 hours per holiday for full-time employees on 10-hour schedules starting Jan 1, 2025

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.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, treasurer's report, bills, and $21,762.15 J&T Consulting invoice (6-0)
• Approved attendance at Weld County Town and County Dinner on Oct 30, 2024 for 3 board members, 1 staff, 1 guest (6-0)
• Approved $200,000 transfer from ColoTrust to First Farm Bank operating account (6-0)
• Approved 2025 health insurance plans: Public Sector Health Care Group A, B, C, E, and Surest A3000 (6-0)
• Approved 2025 CIRSA Property/Casualty quote of $43,243.37 (6-0)
• Approved 2025 CIRSA Workers' Compensation quote of $21,913.41 (6-0)
• Approved increase in monthly health stipend to $800 for full-time employees effective Jan 1, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved increase in holiday pay to 10 hours per holiday for full-time employees on 10-hour schedules effective Jan 1, 2025 (6-0)

Board of Trustees

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.

• Liquor license renewal for Christine Mendoza DBA El Patrons Niteclub Tavern with Live Entertainment

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.

• Approved Christina Mendoza DBA El Patrons Niteclub Tavern liquor license renewal (6-0)
• Gave preliminary approval to transfer $200,000 from ColoTrust for Street Rehabilitation Project (formal vote at next meeting)

Board of Trustees

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.

• Approve Schneider Paving invoice for pavement: $492,536.95
• Approve Schneider Paving invoice for concrete work: $64,765.00
• Approve Greeley Furnace Co invoice: $8,009.00
• Consider 9th Avenue Apartment Water Rebate Program Application
• Consider donation to Weld County Bears Pop Warner Non-Profit Organization

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.

• Approved consent agenda including Schneider Paving invoices ($492,536.95 paving, $64,765.00 concrete) and Greeley Furnace Co invoice ($8,009.00) (6-0)
• Approved White Horse Inn permit application and change of registered manager (6-0)
• Maintained water rebate program rule #2: multi-family units qualify for one rebate unless multiple owners (6-0)
• Approved $250 donation to Weld County Bears Pop Warner (6-0)
• Approved attendance at CML District 2 Fall Meeting for two at $60.00 (6-0)
• Approved EPS Group Northern Engineering proposal (6-0)
• Approved Christmas party at Austin's on December 6th at 6:00pm (6-0)

Board of Trustees

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.

• Appoint liquor hearing officer for Everyday Stores LLC DBA Everyday Stores #5709 show cause hearing
• Approve Majama Protection Services invoice for $5,300.00 for Bootleggin' Days
• Approve KFKA proposal for radio ads for Bootleggin' Days
• Approve design proposal for Community Gardens
• Approve L.E.C Construction invoice for $9,750.00 for new handicap ramp and sidewalk

The Board of Trustees approved its strategic goals for the 2024-2026 term and authorized payments for a handicap ramp, sidewalk, and event services. The Board also appointed a hearing officer for a liquor license show cause hearing.

• Approved Board Goals for 2024-2026 term (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Stewart as liquor hearing officer for Everyday Stores LLC (5-0)
• Approved $9,750.00 L.E.C Construction invoice for handicap ramp and sidewalk (5-0)
• Approved $5,300.00 Malama Protection Services invoice for Bootleggin' Days (5-0)
• Approved $750.00 KFKA radio ad proposal (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a new bench for the bus stop (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including July 2024 Treasurer's Report and bills (5-0)
• Continued engineering proposal to the next regular meeting (5-0)

Board of Trustees

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.

• Approve Earth Green Fence invoice for $18,154.30
• Approve Colorado Department of Labor invoice for $9,520.00
• Smoke Holdco LLC DBA Star Buds Medical Marijuana Facility License Renewal ML-2515-24
• Approve Festival Permit for Bootleggin' Days 2024
• Consider Greeley Furnace Co proposal for condenser replacement

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).

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and Earth Green Fence invoice (7-0)
• Approved Smoke Holdco LLC DBA Star Buds medical marijuana license renewal ML-2502-24 (7-0)
• Approved Everyday Stores LLC change of registered manager (7-0)
• Denied Everyday Stores #5709 liquor license renewal, set show cause hearing (7-0)
• Approved festival permit and permission letter for Bootleggin' Days 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Administrative Assistant position (7-0)
• Approved Greeley Furnace Co proposal for two condensers and two air filters (7-0)
• Approved food vouchers for Bootleggin' Days at $12 each (7-0)

Board of Trustees

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.

• Approve Anderson & Whitney invoice of $11,200 for 2023 Audit
• Approve Rush Management invoice of $3,280 for street cleaning
• Approve LEC Construction invoice of $4,000 for Community Center light poles
• LivWell Medical Marijuana Store License Renewal
• Resolution 12-2024 appointing alternate municipal judge; Resolution 13-2024 appointing Cheryl Campbell as Town Administrator and Town Clerk

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.

• Approved consent agenda items a-h (7-0)
• Approved LivWell Medical Marijuana Store license renewal ML-2647-24 (7-0)
• Approved final payment of $3,287.50 pavement grant to BNK REI LLC (7-0)
• Approved $250 donation to Guadalupe Center in memory of Don Hoff (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 12-2024 appointing Tom Grant as alternate municipal judge (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 13-2024 appointing Cheryl Campbell as town administrator and town clerk (7-0)
• Approved special meeting for July 23, 2024 for 2023 audit report (7-0)
• Continued annual evaluations for Jeremy Black and Cheryl Campbell to August 5, 2024 (7-0)

Board of Trustees

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.

• Consider Schneider Paving bid for 2024 Streets Rehabilitation Project
• Consider J&T Consulting design/construction engineering and materials testing bid
• Consider Earth Green Fence Products quote, At Your Service Electric bid, and Quality Well and Pump quote for community gardens
• Consider marijuana hospitality licensing
• Appoint Tom Grant as alternate Municipal Judge

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.

• Approved Schneider Paving bid for 2024 Street Rehabilitation Project ($424,377.50) (5-0)
• Approved J&T Consulting Design/Construction Engineering and Materials Testing ($81,999.00) (5-0)
• Approved J&T Consulting Contingency ($68,333.00) (5-0)
• Rejected Marijuana Hospitality Licensing (4-1)
• Approved Community Gardens fence quote from Earth Green Fence Products ($17,954.30) (5-0)
• Approved At Your Service Electric bid for well electricity ($3,720.00) (5-0)
• Approved Quality Well and Pump quote for pressurized pump ($5,635.77) (5-0)
• Approved Colorado Open Records Act Policy (5-0)

Board of Trustees

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.

• Approve J&T Consulting LLC invoice for $32,195.85
• Consider BNK REI LLC Pavement Grant Application
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 05-2024 adopting sections of the Greeley Municipal Code
• Reconsider denial of 2626 8th Avenue use by Animal Health International and timeline to vacate if denied
• Discuss Retail Marijuana Hospitality issue with John Rotherham from Nature's Herbs and Wellness Center and High Plains Strainz

The Board of Trustees adopted Ordinance 05-2024 to incorporate sections of the Greeley Municipal Code. The Board also approved a pavement grant and several administrative payments. A request to reconsider a business use denial for 2626 8th Avenue was tabled until July 2.

• Adopted Ordinance 05-2024 adopting sections of the Greeley Municipal Code (5-0)
• Approved BNK REI LLC Pavement Grant Application for $3,287.25 (5-0)
• Approved J&T Consulting LLC invoice for $32,195.85 (5-0)
• Approved May 2024 Treasurer's Report and bills paid/to be paid (5-0)
• Approved June 4, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved PTO for Cheryl Campbell on June 26, 2024 (5-0)
• Tabled reconsideration of Animal Health International use at 2626 8th Avenue

Board of Trustees

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.

• White Horse Inn liquor permit modification at 2750 8th Avenue
• Approve $1,450 CMCA Institute tuition for Lindsay Shoemaker
• Approve $800 Strange Brew Band for Bootleggin’ Days
• Approve $1,000 Stumble Monkey Band for Bootleggin’ Days
• Consider land use for Animal Health International at 2626 8th Avenue

The Board of Trustees denied a land use request for a wholesale distribution business due to zoning restrictions and concerns over semi-truck traffic. The Board also approved several payments for event entertainment and staff training.

• Rejected land use for Animal Health International at 2626 8th avenue (7-0)
• Approved White Horse Inn permit application to modify premises for patio events (7-0)
• Approved $1,450 for Lindsay Shoemaker's CMCA Institute tuition and attendance (7-0)
• Approved $800 for Strange Brew Band for Bootleggin’ Days (7-0)
• Approved $1,000 contract for Stumble Monkey Band for Bootleggin’ Days (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including May 21 and May 28 minutes and bills paid (7-0)

Board of Trustees

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.

• Consider land use application for replat of lots 6, 7, 8, block 16, First Addition to Arlington Park

Board of Trustees

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.

• Approved replat of lots 6, 7, & 8, block 16, First Addition to Arlington Park (7-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider a contract for street sweeping and an ordinance adopting parts of the Greeley Municipal Code. The meeting also includes a land use application for Arlington Park and a discussion regarding drainage at 500 27th Street.

• AGPROfessionals invoice for $4,371.31 for Police Department designs
• Rush Management INC contract for street sweeping
• Introduction of Ordinance 05-2024 adopting parts of the Greeley Municipal Code
• Land use application for a replat of lots 6, 7, and 8, block 16, first addition to Arlington Park
• Discussion of drainage issues at 500 27th Street

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.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, treasurer's report, bills, and AGPRO invoice (5-0)
• Approved liquor permit change for Pioneer Post 2121 (5-0)
• Approved Rush Management street sweeping contract (5-0)
• Approved Fun Productions contract for $5,189.68 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 05-2024, no action taken
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance 05-2024 on June 17 at 5:30pm (5-0)
• Scheduled work session on cannabis retail for June 11 at 5:30pm (5-0)
• Moved land use replat to special meeting May 28 (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider several marijuana business license renewals and residential grant applications. The meeting also includes approval of various invoices and planning for a kids event.

• Renewal of medical marijuana licenses for Nature’s Herbs & Wellness Center LLC and Nature’s Kitchen LLC
• $632.59 Residential Revitalization Grant for Timothy Costello at 2738 6th Ave Lane
• $800 Tree Care Grant for Eddie Martinez at 2716 9th Avenue
• $26,134.69 AGPROfessionals invoice for Police Department designs
• $27,074.32 Weld Regional Communications invoice for Dispatch Services

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.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and invoices (7-0)
• Approved $632.59 residential revitalization grant for Timothy Costello (6-0, Costello recused)
• Approved $800 tree care grant for Eddie Martinez (7-0)
• Approved medical marijuana store license renewal for Nature's Herbs (7-0)
• Approved medical marijuana cultivation facility license renewal (7-0)
• Approved medical marijuana products manufacturer license renewal (7-0)
• Tabled Fun Productions contract until May 21 (7-0)
• Approved obstacle course from Big Air Jumpers for $835.28 (7-0)

Board of Trustees

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.

• Appointed Amy C. Penfold Attorney at Law as Town Attorney for 2024-2026 (6-0)
• Approved Engagement Letter and Fee Agreement from Amy C. Penfold Attorney at Law (6-0)

Board of Trustees

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.

• Motion to appoint Amy C. Penfold Attorney at Law as Town Attorney
• Approve Engagement Letter and Fee Agreement from Amy C. Penfold Attorney at Law

Board of Trustees

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.

• Approve $650,000 wire to ColoTrust for Town’s ColoTrust Plus Account
• Approve $8,000 invoice from 2Bros Construction for Community Center door installation
• Consider Memo from Casey Villa
• Approve Mosquito Control Services Agreement with Vector Disease Control International LLC
• Adopt Resolution 11-2024 for Town’s Credit Card Program

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.

• Approved consent agenda items a-f (7-0)
• Approved 2725 6th Ave Lane as address for newly acquired property (7-0)
• Approved TIPS Training Class for April 23rd at Community Center (7-0)
• Approved Mosquito Control Services Agreement with Vector Disease Control International LLC (7-0)
• Scheduled Special Meeting for April 23rd to interview Town Attorney RFP candidates (7-0)
• Appointed Gary Sorensen as Mayor Pro Tem (7-0)
• Appointed Cheryl Campbell as Town Administrator/Town Clerk (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11-2024 for credit card program (7-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider amending the municipal code regarding false alarm fees and adopting a resolution to transfer funds to ColoTrust. The meeting also includes discussions on legal services and grant application processes.

• Adopt Ordinance 04-2024 amending false alarm fees
• Adopt Resolution 10-2024 transferring funds to ColoTrust
• Approve $2,500.00 Martinez Builder LLC invoice for Town Hall basement insulation
• Approve Request For Proposals for Town Attorney
• Approve Energy/Mineral impact Assistance Fund Grant Application process

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.

• Adopted Ordinance 04-2024 amending false alarm fees (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10-2024 transferring town funds to ColoTrust (7-0)
• Approved Anderson & Whitney letter of engagement for 2023 audit (7-0)
• Approved Evans Area Chamber of Commerce membership at $275/year (7-0)
• Approved Martinez Builder LLC invoice of $2,500 for Town Hall basement insulation (7-0)
• Rescheduled June 18th meeting to June 17th at 5:30pm (7-0)
• Rescheduled Kid's Event from June 15th to June 8th (7-0)
• Approved Request for Proposals for Town Attorney (7-0)

Board of Trustees

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.

• Approve Bratton's Office Equipment invoice for $7,613.00
• Approve Axon Enterprise Inc. invoice for $12,803.69
• Approve J&T Consulting Inc invoice for $2,822.80
• Approve Bootleggin' Days contracts for Poquito Maz and Wild Nights Band
• Consider 2024 Streets Rehabilitation Project and Community Center Security Camera quotes

The Board approved the 2024 Street Rehabilitation Projects and several contracts for Bootleggin’ Days 2024. Other actions included approving security camera installation for the Community Center and a donation to the Greeley Tribune.

• Approved 2024 Street Rehabilitation Projects (7-0)
• Approved $2,681.70 quote from First-Class Security Systems LLC for Community Center cameras (7-0)
• Approved Bootleggin’ Days 2024 contract for Poquito Maz (7-0)
• Approved Bootleggin’ Days 2024 contract for Wild Nights Band (7-0)
• Approved $300 donation to Greeley Tribune Newspapers in Education Program (7-0)
• Approved manager change for Pioneer Post Club of Greeley DBA Pioneer Greeley Post 2121 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including invoices for Bratton’s Office Equipment ($7,613.00), Axon Enterprise Inc. ($12,803.69), and J&T Consulting Inc ($2,822.80) (7-0)

Board of Trustees

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.

• Approve CIRSA workers' comp invoice for $17,911.13
• Approve CIRSA property/casualty invoice for $43,204.38
• Fence grant payment of $2,272.43 to Timothy Costello at 2738 6th Ave Lane
• El Rodeo Night Club LLC tavern liquor license renewal with live entertainment
• Consider $250 donation to Salvation Army

The Board approved a $2,272.43 fence grant for Trustee Tim Costello, who recused himself from the vote. They also approved the renewal of the El Rodeo Night Club liquor license, contingent on a passing police inspection. Additionally, the Board voted to move all town credit card accounts to First Farm Bank and approved a $500 donation to the Salvation Army.

• Approved Consent Agenda items including CIRSA insurance invoices (7-0)
• Approved $2,272.43 Fence Grant for Trustee Tim Costello (6-0, Costello recused)
• Approved El Rodeo Night Club liquor license renewal contingent on police inspection (7-0)
• Approved moving credit card accounts to First Farm Bank (7-0)
• Approved $500 donation to the Salvation Army (7-0)
• Approved booking Wild Nights Band, Ben Pu, Stumble Monkey, and Poquito Maz for Bootleggin’ Days 2024
• Sworn in Tommy Lamb as Police Officer

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review a resolution to move the municipal election date to coordinate with Weld County. They will also consider architecture and engineering quotes for the Police Department and review various license renewals.

• Resolution 09-2024 regarding changing the municipal election date
• $3,000 Fence Grant payment for 2600 9th Ave
• Architecture and engineering quotes for Police Department from Markley Designs and AgPro
• Liquor license renewal for Taqueria Rancho Alegre Hotel & Restaurant
• Retail Marijuana License renewal for LivWell I LLC at 2647 8th Ave Unit B

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution to place a measure on the ballot regarding the town's municipal election date. Additionally, the Board renewed several business licenses, approved a $7,499 office equipment purchase, and selected AgPro for police department architectural plans.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved $3,000 fence grant for 2600 9th Ave (7-0)
• Approved Taqueria Rancho Alegre manager change and license renewal (7-0)
• Renewed LivWell retail marijuana license (7-0)
• Approved $7,499 Bratton’s Office Equipment quote (6-0)
• Selected AgPro for police department architectural plans (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 09-2024 for coordinated election ballot measure (7-0)

Board of Trustees

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.

• Adopt 2024 Fee Schedule
• Approve Professional Services Agreement from SafeBuilt Colorado LLC
• Consider purchase of Polaris vehicle for Public Works Department
• Consider Stericycle Shredding Contract Change
• Adopt Ordinance 02-2024 referring coordinated election question to voters

The Board adopted an ordinance to let voters decide on participating in coordinated elections. Other actions included adopting the 2024 fee schedule and approving several service contracts and equipment purchases.

• Adopted Ordinance 02-2024 regarding coordinated elections (7-0)
• Adopted 2024 Fee Schedule (7-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with SafeBuilt Colorado LLC (7-0)
• Approved Stericycle Shredding Contract Change to $140 per year (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Polaris vehicle for Public Works Department (7-0)
• Approved policy designating Mayor as decision-maker for Town Hall closures (7-0)
• Approved initial design for new website (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Jan 16 minutes and bills (7-0)

Board of Trustees

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.

• Approve Air Solutions invoice for Community Center heater ($8,109.02)
• Renew Schwazze LLC (Star Buds, 2502 8th Avenue) retail marijuana license RL-2502-24
• Approve 2Bros Construction quote for Community Center wall ($15,040.00)
• Adopt Ordinance 03-2024 to increase Board of Trustees compensation
• Consider property purchase (Tammy Malick to address board) with possible executive session

The Board approved the purchase of a vacant lot on 6th Avenue Ln for $40,000 and adopted an ordinance to increase trustee compensation. Other actions included renewing a retail marijuana license and approving Community Center repairs.

• Approved purchase of vacant lot on 6th Avenue Ln for $40,000 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 03-2024 to increase Board of Trustees compensation (5-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 02-2024 to refer a coordinated elections question to voters (6-0)
• Approved retail marijuana license renewal for Schwazze LLC DBA Star Buds (6-0)
• Approved $15,040 quote from 2Bros Construction for Community Center wall (6-0)
• Approved Police Department policy reducing safe keeping property hold from 90 to 30 days (6-0)
• Approved $8,109.02 Air Solutions invoice for Community Center HVAC (6-0)
• Approved engagement letter from Employers Council for facilitation services (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider a ballot measure to increase the local sales tax from 3% to 4%, along with several resolutions extending grant programs and approving an intergovernmental agreement for jail services. The agenda also includes consent agenda items with various invoices, a fence grant payment, and liquor license renewals.

• Ordinance 01-2024: refer ballot issue to increase sales tax from 3% to 4%
• Resolution 08-2024: intergovernmental agreement with Weld County for municipal jail services
• Fence grant application payment of $3,000 for 615 26th Street
• Consent agenda includes Tyler Technologies invoices ($3,478.00 and $6,439.01), MdE Inc. ($3,850.00), City of Greeley transit services ($19,916.00), and CivicPlus invoices
• Liquor license renewal for Wing Shack Enterprises Inc DBA 8th Avenue Wing Shack

The Board adopted an ordinance to place a sales tax increase on the ballot for eligible electors. Trustees also extended several town grant and rebate programs for 2024 and approved an agreement with Weld County for jail services.

• Adopted Ordinance 01-2024 to refer a sales tax increase from 3% to 4% to voters (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 08-2024 approving Intergovernmental Agreement with Weld County for Municipal Jail Services (6-0)
• Approved Wing Shack Enterprises Inc liquor license renewal contingent on building and police reports (6-0)
• Approved $3,000 fence grant payment for 615 26th Street (6-0)
• Extended Commercial, Residential, Pavement, Landscape, and Tree Care grant programs for 2024 (6-0)
• Approved 2024 official posting and publication locations (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Special Events Permit and Town property use letter (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including payments to Tyler Technologies, MdE Inc, City of Greeley, and CivicPlus (6-0)