Pueblo, CO

City Council Work Session

General

The Airport Policy Advisory Committee meets on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 2 pm in a hybrid format at City Hall (2nd Floor) and via Zoom. The agenda lists reviews of redlines to minimum standards, rates and fees, and rules and regulations, plus a New Business item. No specific proposals, dollar amounts, or decisions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Review of Minimum Standards redline
• Review of Rates & Fees redline
• Review of Rules & Regulations redline
• New Business (no details provided)
• Hybrid meeting: City Hall 2nd Floor and Zoom (ID 165 215 9921)

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority meets Friday, October 9, 2026, at 1:30 PM at the Pueblo Municipal Justice Center, 200 South Main St. The board will consider approving its September 25, 2026 minutes and a consent agenda, then take up four regular-agenda items: two license changes, one special event application, and one order to show cause. No dollar amounts or ordinance details appear in the agenda text.

• Transfer of ownership for a fermented malt beverage on-site license: Pueblo Sports Management & Entertainment Group INC, 100 Grand Ave, owner Dave Neslon
• Change of corporate structure for a hotel and restaurant license: Old Chicago Taproom II LLC, dba Old Chicago and Taproom, 3204 N Elizabeth Street, new owner John Smyth
• Special event application for beer, wine and spirituous liquor: Pueblo City-County Library District, 100 E. Abriendo, November 13, 2026, 6:30-11:00 p.m., event manager David Nick Potter
• Order to show cause and notice hearing: The Capitol Downtown Bar LLC, dba The Capitol Bar, 241 S. Santa Fe
• Consent agenda to be enacted by one motion unless an item is pulled for separate discussion

City Council Work Session

City Council Regular Meeting

General

Civil Service Commission

City Council Work Session

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Work Session

City Council Work Session

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Work Session

City Council Work Session

City Council Work Session

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Work Session

City Council Work Session

City Council Work Session

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Work Session

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Work Session

City Council Work Session

City Council Work Session

City Council Work Session

City Council Work Session

City Council Regular Meeting

Pueblo City Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026, to vote on a large batch of ordinances and resolutions. Final votes are scheduled on a 24-month moratorium on new retail marijuana store licenses, an airline operating agreement with Key Lime Air (Denver Air Connection), and a package of automated speed-camera and traffic-camera ordinances. The council also takes up Jackson Ranch annexation-area rezoning of roughly 590 acres and several construction and engineering contracts. An executive session is listed to discuss a potential economic development project in the St. Charles Industrial Park.

• Final vote on a 24-month moratorium on new retail marijuana store facility licenses (Ordinance S1)
• Jackson Ranch Annexation Area rezoning across four ordinances totaling about 590 acres to A-1, A-4, R-2 and R-3 (R1-R4)
• Rezoning 2.95 acres at 330 Lake Ave from R-3 to Commercial Charter Neighborhood (N1) and 3.601 acres from I-2/A-4 to Central Business B-4 (N5)
• Construction contract of $134,265.00 to Miller Pipeline LLC for the 2026 North Manhole Rehabilitation Project, plus $26,853.00 contingencies (M2)
• Contract of $834,990.00 to Clayton Homes of Pueblo for non-congregate shelters, plus $83,499.00 contingencies (Q1)

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority is meeting to approve minutes, consider a consent agenda item for a corporate trade name change, and review two special event applications for beer, wine, and spirits sales. The board will decide on these items during the regular session.

• Corporate trade name change for Maverik #5454, 3620 N. Pueblo Blvd, from Kim & Go LLC to Maverik Group LLC
• Special event permit for Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America, 310 Central Main Street, Oct 16, 2026, 6-9 p.m.
• Special event permit for Pueblo Community Foundation, 900 W. Orman Ave, Sept 26, 2026, 3-9 p.m.

City Council Work Session

This is an informal City Council work session where no official action is taken. Members will receive presentations on the Housing Authority's 2025 annual report, a PueRTA steering committee appointment, the Pueblo Zoo's annual update, a purchasing policy amendment, and an economic development partner RFP. The meeting also includes executive sessions to discuss negotiations for a potential economic development agreement (Project Tortuga) and legal strategy in two lawsuits.

• Housing Authority 2025 annual report presentation by Executive Director Steven Trujillo
• Discussion of PueRTA Steering Committee appointment by Karim Ayoub
• Pueblo Zoo annual update by Executive Director Abigail Krause
• Purchasing policy amendment presentation by Teresa Burns
• Executive session on potential economic development agreement – Project Tortuga

Civil Service Commission

The Pueblo Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes, handle consent agenda items including recruitment status reports and appeal letters, and take action on several eligible lists for positions like Police Captain, Police Patrol Officer, and Pretreatment Compliance Technician. The regular agenda includes an appeal from Luke Centanni regarding rejection from the Police Patrol Officer exam and a request from Fire Chief Barb Huber to update Emergency Medical Officer standards to require CPAT. The meeting is largely routine personnel administration.

• Certify eligible lists for Police Captain, Police Patrol Officer (Entry, LEA, POST), Pretreatment Compliance Technician, Senior Office Assistant, WWTP Lab Supervisor
• Hear appeal by Luke Centanni for rejection from Police Patrol Officer exam
• Fire Chief Barb Huber requests CPAT requirement for Emergency Medical Officer standards
• Ratify appeal rejection letters for multiple applicants including Kalie Watson, Lazarus Gomez, Christopher Gutierrez
• Ratify removals from eligible lists for various positions including Police Patrol Officer and Fire Captain

City Council Work Session

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pueblo City Council will hold public hearings and consider a range of ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed 24-month moratorium on new retail marijuana store licenses, multiple zoning changes for the Jackson Ranch area, and several contracts and grants. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, proclamations, and appointments.

• 24-month moratorium on new retail marijuana store licenses (N1)
• Rezoning of Jackson Ranch Annexation Area: 250.1 acres to A-1, 65.70 acres to A-4, 225.66 acres to R-2, 50.03 acres to R-3 (N3-N6)
• Construction contract to Industrial Constructors/Managers, Inc. for $43,569 for scum flushing loop at water reclamation facility (M2)
• Construction contract to N Line Electric for $928,420 for switchgear replacement at water reclamation facility (Q10)
• Economic Development Agreement with Pueblo STEAM Works for $885,000 for Leonardo Da Vinci Museum (R2)

Pueblo City Council voted 2-5 to reject an ordinance approving an economic development agreement with Pueblo Steam Works (Southern Colorado Science Center / Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America) and appropriating $885,000 from the 1992-2031 Sales and Use Tax Capital Improvement Projects Fund. Council also failed 1-6 to confirm the mayor's appointment of Reese Hays to the Airport Policy Advisory Committee, and failed 1-6 to amend a $5,000 HardKnox Gang Prevention donation down to $2,500 before approving the original $5,000 amount 7-0. Council approved a demolition-cost ordinance for 125 E. 7th Street with interest amended from 7% to 10%, and approved a 24-month moratorium on new retail marijuana store licenses on first presentation, setting public hearings for September 28, 2026.

• Rejected $885,000 economic development agreement with Pueblo Steam Works / Leonardo da Vinci Museum (2-5)
• Failed to confirm Reese Hays appointment to Airport Policy Advisory Committee (1-6)
• Failed to reduce HardKnox Gang Prevention donation from $5,000 to $2,500 (1-6); then approved $5,000 (7-0)
• Approved demolition-cost ordinance for 125 E. 7th Street, amending interest from 7% to 10% (7-0); assigned Ordinance 11256
• Approved consent agenda of resolutions and ordinances, setting public hearings for Sept 28, 2026 (6-1, Latino nay)
• Approved $1,500 (amended from $2,500) for Assistance League of Pueblo holiday fashion preview (6-1, Aliff nay)
• Approved $3,000 (amended from $2,000) for Becky Baker Foundation Giving Hearts event (7-0)
• Approved $928,420 contract to N Line Electric for switchgear replacement at James R. DiIorio Water Reclamation Facility, with $92,842 contingencies (7-0)

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority is meeting to approve minutes and consider two liquor-related requests: a special event beer, wine, and spirits license for the Pueblo Community College Foundation and a temporary premises modification for a tavern. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items.

• Special event liquor application: Pueblo Community College Foundation, 900 W. Orman Ave, Sept 26, 2026, 3-9 p.m., manager Julie Rodriguez
• Temporary modification of premises: The Senate, 219 S. Grand Ave, Sept 17-21, 2026

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority approved a temporary modification of premises for The Senate, a tavern at 219 S. Grand Ave, covering September 17 through September 21, 2026. A special event liquor application for the Pueblo Community College Foundation at 900 W. Orman Ave was withdrawn. The authority also approved its August 28, 2026 minutes and the agenda as amended, with item G1 withdrawn.

• Approved temporary modification of premises for The Senate, 219 S. Grand Ave, Sept 17-21, 2026
• Withdrew special event liquor application for Pueblo Community College Foundation, 900 W. Orman Ave (Sept 26, 2026)
• Approved agenda as amended, withdrawing item G1
• Approved minutes of the August 28, 2026 meeting

City Council Work Session

This is an informal City Council work session where members receive information and discuss topics; no official action is taken. Presentations include a funding request for the Da Vinci Museum, the RISE blight removal initiative, a police grant, and city updates. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss strategies for acquiring blighted properties and contract negotiations.

• Da Vinci Museum funding request presentation by Mayor Heather Graham, Director Joseph Arrigo, and Attorney Wm. David Lytle
• RISE (Revitalize, Infill, Stabilize, Enhance) blight removal initiative presented by Melissa Cook and Sarah Habib
• Battle Grant presentation by Chief of Police Chris Noeller
• Executive session to discuss acquisition of blighted properties under Housing Section 108 project and Toys for Tots lease agreement
• Executive session to discuss Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region contract and Pueblo Zoological Society contract

City Council Work Session

The Executive Committee will hold an informal work session to receive information and discuss various city matters. No official actions will be taken during this meeting. The session includes budget presentations from IT, Law, Finance, and Parks & Recreation departments.

• Budget presentation: Information Technology
• Budget presentation: Law
• Budget presentation: Finance
• Budget presentation: Parks & Recreation
• Pueblo Mountain Park next steps discussion

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority is meeting to consider routine items, including approving minutes from the August 14 meeting and two consent agenda items that change the trade names on liquor licenses for two convenience stores. No other substantive matters are listed.

• Change of trade name for Loaf n Jug #750084 to Cumberland Farms at 1104 Pueblo Blvd Way
• Change of trade name for Loaf n Jug #750078 to Cumberland Farms at 2120 Oakshire Lane

The Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority approved the consent agenda, which included changing the trade names on two fermented malt beverage and wine retailer licenses from Loaf n Jug to Cumberland Farms. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 14, 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as distributed
• Approved minutes from August 14, 2026 meeting
• Approved consent agenda including trade name change for Mini Mart Inc DBA Loaf n Jug #750084 to Cumberland Farms #750084 at 1104 Pueblo Blvd Way
• Approved consent agenda including trade name change for Mini Mart Inc DBA Loaf n Jug #750078 to Cumberland Farms #750078 at 2120 Oakshire Lane

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pueblo City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 24, 2026, with a mix of routine items and significant actions. The most consequential items are final votes on four ordinances that would place separate 0.25% sales and use tax increases on the November 3, 2026 ballot for parks/recreation, roads, non-profits, and fire/public safety. The council will also consider an annexation petition for the 89.93-acre Pueblo Masterplan Communities, approve an emergency storm sewer repair contract, and handle various appointments, permits, and grants.

• Final vote on four 0.25% sales tax ballot questions (parks, roads, non-profits, fire) for Nov 3 election
• Resolution ratifying $295,504.20 emergency storm sewer repair contract to Russ Grading & Excavating LLC for 10th and Conley Streets
• Resolution preliminarily approving annexation of 89.93-acre Pueblo Masterplan Communities, Annexation No. 1
• Ordinance approving $885,000 for Leonardo Da Vinci Museum economic development agreement
• Resolution establishing fees for impoundment of abandoned shopping carts

The Council approved resolutions for airport policy and several local event sponsorships. Several ordinances regarding new sales tax rates failed to pass, while others were postponed or continued.

• Approved establishing Airport Policy Advisory Committee (6-1)
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for Pueblo Chile Balloon Fest (7-0)
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center dinner (7-0)
• Approved $2,000 sponsorship for Parkview Foundation Starlight Gala (6-1)
• Approved fees for impounding and storing abandoned shopping carts (5-2)
• Approved transfer of wastewater infrastructure funds totaling over $628,000 (7-0)
• Approved donation of surplus personal property to the City of Chihuahua (7-0)
• Passed ordinance for a 0.25% sales tax for Fire and Technology (5-2)

Civil Service Commission

The Pueblo Civil Service Commission will consider appeals from applicants and eligible-list removals, and vote to certify eligibility lists for Civil Engineer-Wastewater, Emergency Services Dispatcher, and Police Patrol Officer positions. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as recruitment status reports and ratification of appeal decision letters.

• Certify eligible lists for Civil Engineer-Wastewater, Emergency Services Dispatcher, Police Patrol Officer Entry 2607 and POST 2607
• Hear 8 appeals regarding exam rejections or eligible-list removals (e.g., Cole Brinkley, Lazarus Gomez, Christopher Gutierrez, Jordan Klopp, Curtis Montee, Troy Proud, Kalie Watson, Kyren Zerger)
• Ratify appeal decision letters for Office Assistant (Martina Gilmore) and Police Patrol Officer (Christopher Ashcraft, Justin Rohrer)
• Ratify removals from eligible lists for multiple positions including Police Patrol Officer (20 names) and Court Technician (5 names)
• Ratify T&E exam for Civil Engineer/Wastewater and re-employment list placements for Adam Arellano and Isabella Goin

Pueblo Commission on Energy

The Pueblo Commission on Energy is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda that includes call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, old and new business, public comment, next steps, and adjournment. No specific items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the agenda text, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Meeting location: Public Works Department Conference Room, 211 E. D Street, Pueblo, CO
• Zoom option available with meeting ID 863 9823 6179

City Council Work Session

This is an informal City Council work session with no official votes. The council will receive presentations on city updates, a pet relief shelter, a traffic safety initiative involving speed cameras, and budget presentations for police, fire, and public works. The meeting will end with a closed executive session to discuss negotiations and legal advice regarding an economic development agreement with the Leonardo da Vinci Museum.

• Traffic safety initiative: speed cameras presentation by Sergeant Michael Sincerbox and Mike Venable of Obvio
• Budget presentation: Police, by Chief Chris Noeller
• Budget presentation: Fire, by Chief Barb Huber
• Budget presentation: Public Works, by Director Andrew Hayes
• Executive session: economic development agreement with the Leonardo da Vinci Museum

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority will hold a public hearing on a new fermented malt beverage and wine retailer license for QuikTrip #4298 at 3120 Lake Ave. The board will also consider several special event applications, corporate structure changes, and a liquor license transfer. Most items are routine administrative actions.

• Hearing: New liquor license for QuikTrip #4298, 3120 Lake Ave.
• Special event beer permit for Grassroots Gravel Bicycle Race & Festival, Oct 9-10, 2026.
• Corporate structure change for Cactus Flower Restaurant, 4610 N. Elizabeth St.
• Corporate structure change for 7th Street Station, 112 W. 7th St.
• Transfer of ownership for Flame Liquor, 2225 Lake Ave.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider placing four separate 0.25% sales tax increases on the November 2026 ballot for parks, roads, nonprofits, and fire/public safety, plus a citizen-initiated 0.167% tax for the Pueblo Zoo. The council also will vote on an emergency sewer repair contract ($210,648), a $717,000 street improvement contract for Court Street, and several event permits and sponsorships.

• Emergency sanitary sewer point repair contract with Parker Excavating for $210,648 at 109 Vernon Pl
• Asphalt improvements on Court Street (City Center Dr to W 24th St) awarded to Caraveo Construction for $717,000
• Economic Development Agreement with Pueblo STEAM Works for Leonardo Da Vinci Museum, appropriating $885,000
• Four 0.25% sales tax ballot questions for parks, roads, nonprofits, and fire/public safety
• Citizen-initiated 0.167% sales tax ballot question for Pueblo Zoo operations and capital improvements

The council approved a $717,000 construction contract with Caraveo Construction for asphalt improvements on Court Street, along with $90,000 in contingencies, by a 6-1 vote. It also ratified an emergency sewer repair contract with Parker Excavating for $210,648.29, approved several event permits and sponsorships, and passed multiple ordinances on final reading, including grant acceptances and ballot measures for the November election. A resolution to raise the Community Services Advisory Commission's maximum grant amount to $75,000 failed 3-4, and a shopping cart fee schedule was postponed to August 24.

• Approved $717,000 asphalt contract to Caraveo Construction for Court Street (6-1)
• Ratified $210,648.29 emergency sewer repair contract with Parker Excavating (7-0)
• Approved $70,000 contingencies for Pub Taxilane Rehab and New Hangar (7-0)
• Postponed shopping cart impoundment fee schedule to Aug 24 (4-3)
• Failed to raise CSAC max grant to $75,000 (3-4)
• Approved $1,700 sponsorship for Wreaths Across America (7-0)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Adelante Writers Conference (7-0)
• Passed ordinance for 0.25% sales tax ballot question for roads (7-0)

Pueblo Commission on Energy

City Council Work Session

The Pueblo City Council Executive Committee will hold a work session to receive updates from the Mayor, a presentation on the Grassroots Gravel Community Impact project, and a City Council Board & Commission update. No official actions will be taken at this informal meeting. The session will also include an executive session to discuss settlement negotiations, collective bargaining, a personnel resignation, and property transactions.

• Grassroots Gravel Community Impact presentation by Adam Davidson (30 min)
• Executive session on CIRSA settlement negotiations for pending claims
• Executive session on 2027 collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 3
• Executive session on resignation of the Chief of Staff
• Executive session on Pope Block Building and 301 W. B Street property transactions

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority will consider a consent agenda item to approve a trade-name change for a convenience store liquor license, plus several regular agenda items: a special-event liquor permit for HARP on the Riverwalk, a multi-date retail establishment permit for the Pueblo Arts Alliance, and manager and premises modifications for two King Soopers locations.

• Consent agenda: Change of trade name for Mini Mart Inc dba Loaf n Jug #750028 to Cumberland Farms #750028 at 120 S. Santa Fe.
• Special event application: HARP, 130 Riverwalk Place, for beer, wine, and spirits on August 21, 2026, 6-9 p.m.
• Retail establishment permit: Pueblo Performing Art Guild dba Pueblo Arts Alliance, 107 S. Grand Ave, for 12 event dates from August 2026 to July 2027.
• Manager change: Dillon Companies LLC dba King Soopers #43 at 102 W. 29th St – new manager Steffi Abeyta.
• Premises modification: Dillon Companies LLC dba King Soopers #12 at 3050 W. Northern Ave.

The Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority approved all items on its agenda. This included special event liquor permits for HARP and the Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center Gala, a retail establishment permit for the Pueblo Arts Alliance, and manager/premises modifications for two King Soopers locations. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included a trade name change for a Loaf n Jug store to Cumberland Farms.

• Approved the amended agenda and the July 17, 2026, meeting minutes as posted.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the trade name change for Mini Mart Inc (Loaf n Jug #750028) to Cumberland Farms #750028 at 120 S. Santa Fe.
• Approved a Special Event Application for HARP at 130 Riverwalk Place for August 21st, 6-9 p.m., with Shayla Keys as event manager.
• Approved a Special Event Application for the Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center Gala at 210 N. Santa Fe for August 14th, 4-11 p.m., with Cathrine Magby as event manager.
• Approved a Retail Establishment Permit for Pueblo Performing Art Guild (dba Pueblo Arts Alliance) at 107 S. Grand Ave for 13 event dates from August 2026 to July 2027.
• Approved a manager change for King Soopers #43 at 102 W. 29th Street, adding Steffi Abeyta as the new manager.
• Approved a premises modification for King Soopers #12 at 3050 W. Northern Ave.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Jackson Ranch Metropolitan District Nos. 1-7 Service Plan. Members are deciding on several emergency sewer contracts, transit grants, and a citizen-initiated question to increase sales tax for the Pueblo Zoo.

• Proposed 0.167% sales tax increase for Pueblo Zoo operations and capital improvements
• Emergency storm sewer contracts to Russ Grading & Excavating LLC totaling over $260,000 across three projects
• Federal Transit Administration grant of $2,848,959 and CDOT Clean Transit grant of $1,099,282
• Agreement with Brown and Caldwell, Inc. up to $999,459 for clarifier and grit removal system design
• HUD grant application of up to $10,000,000 for infrastructure and blight removal

The City Council approved the service plan for Jackson Ranch Metropolitan District Nos. 1-7, a step toward creating special districts to finance infrastructure. The council also approved a consent agenda containing several resolutions and ordinances, including emergency contracts for storm sewer repairs and a grant application for up to $10 million for housing infrastructure. A resolution supporting the nomination of Plaza Verde Park to the National Register of Historic Places was also approved.

• Approved the service plan for Jackson Ranch Metropolitan District Nos. 1-7 (Resolution 16377).
• Approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for emergency storm sewer repairs, a roofing contract, a street closure permit, and a PRO housing grant application.
• Approved a resolution supporting the nomination of Plaza Verde Park to the National Register of Historic Places (Resolution 16388).
• Approved a $999,459 contract with Brown and Caldwell for wastewater treatment plant design (Resolution 16386).
• Approved a $900,000 transfer to the RMS/IQOR lease project (Resolution 16387), with one dissenting vote.
• Approved an ordinance calling a special municipal election for November 3, 2026 (Ordinance 11230).
• Approved an amended ordinance appropriating $465,500 for housing and citizen services (Ordinance 11232), with one dissenting vote.
• Approved an ordinance to forgive interest on a 2005 affordable housing loan upon full principal repayment (Ordinance 11233), with two dissenting votes.

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will meet for information and discussion; no official action is taken at these meetings. The session includes presentations on the 2027 budget, ballot measures, and CDOT requirements for Pueblo Blvd.

• CDOT Pueblo Blvd. requirements presentation
• Ballot measures presentation
• 2027 budget introduction
• Executive session regarding a potential economic development project in St. Charles Industrial Park
• Executive session regarding land sale and acquisition at Northern & Orman

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo Liquor & Marijuana Authority will discuss several license matters, including a transfer of ownership for Flame Liquor and a new beer and wine license for Chipotle Mexican Grill. The primary item is a hearing on a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for RARE Hospitality International's Longhorn Steakhouse at 5770 N. Elizabeth Street. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as a special event permit for St. Leander Catholic Parish and trade name changes for two Mini Mart locations.

• Special event liquor permit for St. Leander Catholic Parish, 1402 E. 7th (Aug 8‑9, 2026)
• Trade name change for Loaf n Jug #750037 to Cumberland Farms at 3980 Ivywood Ln.
• Trade name change for Loaf n Jug #750014 to Cumberland Farms at 1201 S. Pueblo Blvd.
• Transfer of ownership for Flame Liquor retail license to Samir Investments LLC, 2225 Lake Ave.
• New hotel and restaurant liquor license hearing for Longhorn Steakhouse, 5770 N. Elizabeth St.

Civil Service Commission

The Pueblo Civil Service Commission will consider several appeals from applicants regarding exam eligibility and removal from eligible lists, certify new eligible lists for Housing Redevelopment Program Manager and Police Patrol Officer positions, and decide on a Police Department request to reinstate physical agility testing for entry-level police officers. The meeting also includes consent items such as ratifying appeal decision letters and status reports on current recruitments.

• Police Department request to reinstate physical agility testing for entry-level police patrol officers (Commission action: approve or deny)
• Appeals from Christopher Ashcraft (Police Patrol Officer entry level application rejection), Martina Gilmore (Office Assistant eligible list removal), and Justin Rohrer (Police Patrol Officer eligible list removal)
• Certification of eligible lists for Housing Redevelopment Program Manager, Police Patrol Officer Entry 2606, and Police Patrol Officer POST 2606
• Ratification of appeal decision letters for Fire Captain, Fire Engineer, and Police Patrol Officer exam content or application rejections
• Ratification of removals from eligible lists for multiple positions including Assistant WWTP Superintendent, Court Technician, Emergency Services Dispatcher, Fire Engineer, Office Assistant, and Police Patrol Officer

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pueblo City Council will vote on multiple construction contracts, including a $412,573.65 stormwater improvement at Pikes Peak Park and several emergency sewer repairs. It will also consider several ordinances, notably a $15,687,944 U.S. Department of Transportation grant for transit projects and an ordinance calling a special municipal election for November 3, 2026. Additional items include permits for Colorado State Fair events and appointments to regional boards.

• Resolution awarding $412,573.65 contract to Russ Grading & Excavating for stormwater improvements at Pikes Peak Park
• Resolution ratifying emergency sewer repair contracts ranging from $12,004.95 to $12,893.22
• Ordinance approving $15,687,944 federal transit grant for project BC2601
• Ordinance calling a special municipal election on November 3, 2026
• Ordinance authorizing revocable permits for Colorado State Fair Band Day parade and demolition derby on Small Avenue

City Council approved the Behm-Hill Ranch subdivision and special area plan, as well as a rezoning for medical office space at 105 Lehigh Ave. The council also accepted several Department of Transportation grants for bus replacements and expansion. A proposal to fund an economic development strategic plan was defeated.

• Approved Behm-Hill Ranch subdivision and special area plan (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 105 Lehigh Ave from R-4 to B-1 (7-0)
• Approved $15.6M FTA grant for transit (7-0)
• Approved $2.9M CDOT grant for 12 bus replacements (7-0)
• Approved $970,097 CDOT grant for 4 bus expansions (7-0)
• Denied $400,000 for economic development strategic plan (2-5)
• Approved $2.2M contract to Baha Construction, Inc. for wastewater plant remodel (6-1)
• Approved $1,500 sponsorship for Noche de Fiesta (5-2)

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee will hold an informal meeting to receive presentations and discuss various city updates. No official action will be taken during this session. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss legal strategies and negotiations.

• Pueblo Food Project's Food Action Plan presentation
• Boys & Girls Club non-departmental request
• RFQ data for economic development partner
• Executive session regarding CIRSA settlement negotiations
• Executive session regarding Pedco v. City of Pueblo (Case No. 26CV30238)

Pueblo Commission on Energy

City Council Work Session

The City Council Executive Committee work session scheduled for June 29, 2026 was cancelled. No official actions, discussions, or public comments will take place at this meeting.

Liquor & Marijuana Authority

The Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority will meet to approve minutes from May 22, 2026, and consider routine consent agenda items including special event permits for Holy Family Church and the Senior Resource Development Center Agency. The meeting will also address a transfer of ownership for a retail liquor license and a special event application for Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas River.

• Approval of May 22, 2026, minutes
• Special Event Application - Holy Family Church (2827 Lakeview Ave)
• Special Event Application - Senior Resource Development Center Agency (230 N. Union Ave)
• Transfer of Ownership - Samir Investments LLC (2225 Lake Ave)
• Special Event Application - Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas River (2727 N. Elizabeth Street)

The Pueblo Liquor and Marijuana Authority approved a special event alcohol permit for Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas River's June 27 event, despite public opposition. The board also approved the consent agenda, including permits for Holy Family Church and SRDA, and continued a liquor license transfer to July.

• Approved special event alcohol permit for Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas River (June 27, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.)
• Approved consent agenda including permits for Holy Family Church (July 17-19) and SRDA (Aug 14)
• Continued liquor license transfer for Flame Liquor to July 17 agenda
• Approved minutes from May 22, 2026 meeting

Liquor & Marijuana Authority