Grand Junction, CO

City Council

The Grand Junction City Council holds a workshop on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Fire Department Training Room at 625 Ute Avenue. The main discussion topic is the 2027 City Manager's Recommended Budget. The agenda also sets aside unstructured time for Council communication, next workshop topics, and other business. A workshop is a less formal setting for discussion; items may be considered at a future Council meeting.

• Discussion of the 2027 City Manager's Recommended Budget
• Unstructured City Council communication time
• Next Workshop Topics listed
• Other Business listed
• Public input accepted by email, phone (970-244-1504), or at Regular Council Meetings

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The Grand Junction Liquor Licensing Authority meets October 7, 2026, to act on 11 license renewal applications, one late renewal, a retail establishment permit, and one new beer & wine license. It will also consider three special event permits for October events. Most items are routine renewals for existing businesses; the new license for LV Spa & Nails is listed for resolutions, findings and decision.

• 11 license renewals, including Board Fox Games at 623 Main Street and Feisty Pint at 359 Colorado Ave
• Late renewal for Koi Ramen & Sushi, 2880 North Avenue, filed 20 days late
• New beer & wine license for LV Spa and Nails, 2412 Patterson Road, owner Hong Thi Pham
• Retail establishment permit for Uptown Aesthetics & Hormone Wellness, 2737 Crossroads Blvd
• Three special event permits: Moose Lodge events Oct 23-24 and COPMOBA fundraiser Oct 30 at 401 Colorado Avenue

City Council

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The Grand Junction Cannabis Licensing Authority, with Hearing Officer Jill Cenamo presiding, meets October 7, 2026 at 1:50 p.m. in the Municipal Hearing Room at City Hall, 250 North 5th Street. The only substantive agenda item is a license renewal application for Western Colorado Marijuana, LLC, doing business as The Garage, a retail store at 545 Colorado Avenue. The agenda lists no other business beyond routine call to order and adjournment.

• License renewal application for Western Colorado Marijuana, LLC dba The Garage, 545 Colorado Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501 (retail store)
• Hearing Officer Jill Cenamo presiding
• Meeting at Municipal Hearing Room, City Hall, 250 North 5th Street, 1:50 p.m.
• No other business listed on the agenda

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The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meets October 1, 2026 at noon in the Hospitality Suite at Lincoln Park Tower. The board will approve minutes from its September meeting and take up four regular agenda topics: a facility naming policy resolution, Columbine Park improvements, a review of CRC soft openings and the grand opening, and a parking lot maintenance plan. No dollar amounts, contracts, or public hearings appear in the agenda text. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

• Facility Naming Policy Resolution
• Columbine Park Improvements
• CRC Soft Openings and Grand Opening Review
• Parking Lot Maintenance Plan
• Approval of September meeting minutes

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Forestry

The Grand Junction Forestry Advisory Board is meeting to approve September minutes and discuss several forestry topics, including an IRA irrigation grant, a licensed contractor day of service, a farmers market recap, the Western Slope Urban Forestry Conference, notable tree tours, and an urban wood network update. The board will also review proposed standards for natural areas and for clearing and grubbing, and discuss developing tree maintenance rotation areas. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are listed for discussion.

• IRA Irrigation Grant discussion
• 2026 Licensed Contractor Day of Service discussion
• Standards for Natural Areas review
• Standards for Clearing and Grubbing review
• Developing Tree Maintenance Rotation Areas discussion

Arts & Culture

The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture will meet to discuss and potentially approve changes to the 2027-28 funding program, along with updates on various public art projects and events. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments, but also covers specific project updates such as the Market on Main, the Downtown Art Festival booth, and the aRT on the Riverfront Trail mural.

• 2027-28 Funding Program: Application changes
• Market on Main 9/24
• GJCAC Booth for Downtown Art Festival
• Firefighter Memorial
• aRT on the Riverfront Trail mural updates

The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture selected Karrie Steely's salamander design as the primary bridge mural and Melissa Piazza's floral design as the secondary, and approved ranking the remaining Riverfront Trail mural locations by average score. The commission reached consensus to remove the list of categories it does not fund from its Criteria and Goals document and to keep applicant presentations for the upcoming funding cycle while revisiting them next year. It also discussed a preliminary greenhouse art concept with about $1,600 in 1% for Art funds and heard staff updates on completed and problem artwork.

• Approved July 22 minutes with corrections, including that Cynthia Zaitz attended in person (unanimous)
• Selected Karrie Steely's salamander design as primary bridge mural (unanimous)
• Selected Melissa Piazza's floral design with black background as secondary bridge mural (unanimous)
• Approved using the scoring matrix in order of average score for remaining mural locations (unanimous)
• Consensus to remove the section listing categories the commission does not fund from the Criteria and Goals document
• Consensus to retain applicant presentations for the upcoming funding cycle and revisit next year
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:46 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand Junction Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to consider a request by RAMS 1 Ho LLC to rezone 2.88 acres at 2324 Highway 6 & 50 from I-1 (Industrial Light) to CG (Commercial General). The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and other business.

• Rezoning request for 2.88 acres at 2324 Highway 6 & 50 from I-1 to CG
• Consent agenda: approval of previous meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Grand Junction Planning Commission is holding a workshop with a single substantive item: a presentation by Housing Specialist Paul Stahlke on the 2026 Housing Action Plan Update. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting consists of the presentation, other business, and adjournment.

• Presentation on 2026 Housing Action Plan Update by Housing Specialist Paul Stahlke

City Council

The Grand Junction City Council and Mesa County Commissioners are meeting jointly as the Persigo Board to discuss the recommended 2027 budget for the Persigo Sewer System. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda includes only this topic, next meeting topics, and other business.

• Discussion of 2027 Recommended Budget for Persigo Sewer System

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The Affordable Housing Code Task Force is meeting to discuss and make recommendations on various housing code items. The agenda includes items not yet discussed, such as TEDS sidewalks and street sections, surveys, plat expirations, and local agency review times, as well as pending recommendations on shared driveways and detention ponds. Several items have been completed, including ADA digital compliance and bicycle parking.

• TEDS (4' sidewalks and street sections) scope for consultant
• Plat expirations
• Local agency/length of review time
• Shared driveways recommendation
• Detention ponds staff report

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The Grand Junction Liquor Licensing Authority will hold a public hearing to consider seven liquor license renewals, one retail establishment permit renewal, and four special event permit applications. The meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Municipal Hearing Room. All items are routine renewals and event permits; no new licenses or policy changes are on the agenda.

• License renewals: SoCo Social House (tavern), The Goat and Clover Tavern (hotel & restaurant), The Warehouse 2565 (hotel & restaurant), Red Lobster #0685, Mesa Theater (tavern), TA Express (fermented malt & beverage), Mod Pizza (beer & wine)
• Retail permit renewal: Confluence Studios, 660 White Avenue
• Special event: CMU Foundation 'Steak and Crab Fest' at Lincoln Park, Oct 10, 2026
• Special event: Eagles #595 'Turkey Roost Car and Bike Show' at 1674 US HWY 50, Oct 10, 2026
• Special event: Avalon Theatre 'Friends of the West Invitational Beer Fest' on 600 Block of Main Street, Oct 3, 2026

The Grand Junction Liquor Licensing Authority approved seven license renewal applications and one retail establishment permit renewal, with one renewal (The Warehouse 2565) approved conditionally pending a successful fire reinspection. The authority also approved four special event permits for October 2026, including Steak and Crab Fest, Turkey Roost Car and Bike Show, Friends of the West Invitational Beer Fest, and Elks Octoberfest. No one spoke against any application, and no vote tallies were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 3:02 p.m.

• Approved liquor license renewal for The Goat and Clover Tavern, 336 Main Street
• Approved liquor license renewal for Red Lobster #0685, 575 24 1/2 Road
• Approved liquor license renewal for Mesa Theater, 538 Main Street
• Approved liquor license renewal for TA Express Grand Junction, 2222 Highway 6 & 50
• Approved liquor license renewal for Mod Pizza, 1201 Wellington Avenue Ste 101
• Approved liquor license renewal for SoCo Social House, 209 1/2 Colorado Avenue (fire violations deemed not an immediate concern)
• Approved conditionally liquor license renewal for The Warehouse 2565, 2565 American Way, pending successful fire reinspection
• Approved retail establishment permit renewal for Confluence Studios, 660 White Avenue

City Council

The Grand Junction City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda and several public hearings. Key items include a rezoning request, a street vacation, a supplemental appropriation for the Downtown Development Authority, and adoption of a Housing Action Plan. The council will also consider agreements related to affordable housing development, including a purchase and sale agreement and a development and funding agreement with Grand Junction Homes, LLC.

• Rezoning 13.04 acres at 2590 Galley Lane and 675 26 Road from R-1R to RL-4
• Vacating portions of Inland Avenue right-of-way between South Westgate Drive and 25 Road
• Supplemental appropriation for the Downtown Development Authority
• Adopting the Housing Action Plan
• Development and funding agreement with Grand Junction Homes, LLC for 48 for-sale units at 450 28 Rd

City Council

The Grand Junction City Council is holding a workshop to discuss three topics: a comprehensive plan amendment for the water supply element, a possible temporary moratorium on data centers, and local preference for procurements. The workshop is informal and intended for discussion; no formal decisions are expected. Council members will also have unstructured time for communication and may discuss future workshop topics.

• Water Supply Element - Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers
• Local Preference for Procurements
• Mayor's Alliance to End Childhood Hunger (other business)

Urban Trails Committee

The Urban Trails Committee will meet to discuss upcoming trail and cycling initiatives. Discussion items include a September walk audit, bike parking, and Fall Bike Month.

• September Walk Audit discussion
• Bike Parking discussion
• Fall Bike Month discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026, has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

PRAB

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss trail naming near Blue Heron Lake and updates regarding Matchett Bike Park. The meeting also includes a presentation by Supervisor Jonathan Wheatley and a CRC update.

• Trail naming for the trail near Blue Heron Lake and connected lakes
• Matchett Bike Park discussion
• Jonathan Wheatley Supervisor presentation
• CRC update

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The Affordable Housing Code Task Force will receive a consultant update and continue high-level discussions on various housing code elements. The meeting includes reviewing assignments regarding sidewalks, street sections, plat expirations, and legal matters such as cottage court decisions.

• Consultant update from Mike Bennett
• Discussion on TEDS (sidewalks and street sections) scope
• Review of plat expirations and local agency review times
• Legal discussion regarding cottage court decisions and lot sizes
• Review of recommendations for significant trees and shared driveways

The Housing Affordability Code Task Force discussed and supported a proposed report structure, a four-category problem matrix, and an overarching decision-making framework to evaluate housing regulations through an affordability lens. The body reached consensus on continuing report drafting, testing the framework against real-world examples, and sharing the materials with an upcoming consultant. The meeting recorded no formal votes or binding legislative actions.

• Supported continuing with the proposed structure for the final report
• Supported using four broad problem categories and an associated issue matrix
• Supported developing the decision-making test and lens as an umbrella recommendation
• Supported making housing affordability an explicit component of the framework
• Supported providing the emerging framework and issue inventory to the consultant

Forestry

The Forestry Advisory Board will review the status of significant trees and discuss the development of a tree maintenance rotation. The agenda includes discussions on the IRA Irrigation Grant, water conservation, and updates on the Urban Wood Network. The board will also review proposed standards for natural areas and clearing and grubbing.

• Review of Significant Tree Status
• Discussion of IRA Irrigation Grant
• Review of Standards for Natural Areas
• Review of Standards for Clearing and Grubbing
• Development of Tree Maintenance Rotation

Planning Commission

The Grand Junction Planning Commission workshop scheduled for September 3, 2026, was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place.

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance to amend tree preservation codes and consider several land-use items. The meeting also includes discussions on community survey results and various grant applications.

• Public hearing for ordinance amending tree preservation codes
• Rezoning of 13.04 acres at 2590 Galley Lane and 675 26 Road
• Purchase of two automated side load recycling trucks from Nextran Truck Center
• Ordinance to vacate portions of Inland Avenue right-of-way
• Resolution for supplemental appropriation for the Downtown Development Authority

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5340, amending the Zoning and Development Code regarding preservation of significant trees, by a 4-3 roll call vote. The ordinance removes certain sections and references related to significant and mature trees, as requested by the Housing Affordability Code Task Force. Council also directed staff to draft an incentive program for significant trees and to revisit definitions for council liaisons.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 5340 amending significant tree preservation sections (4-3)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-4, except 4a (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting Bureau of Reclamation grant for Juniata Enlarged Ditch Piping Project (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft an incentive program for significant trees
• Requested revisiting definitions for council liaisons

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The Liquor Licensing Authority will consider several license renewals, including a continued hearing regarding fire code violations at Tepanyaki Japanese Steak House. The board will also review applications for premises modifications, corporate structure changes, and special event permits.

• License renewal for Tepanyaki Japanese Steak House regarding fire code violations
• Safeway Store #2625 request to permanently expand alcohol product placement area
• Corporate structure changes for Taquería Guadalajara locations
• Special event permits for Oktoberfest 2026 and Great West Beer Fest- 2026
• Special event permits for Elks Lodge Grand Junction #575 birthday and Christmas events

The Grand Junction Liquor Licensing Authority approved all items on the agenda, including five license renewals, one premises modification, two corporate structure changes, and four special event permits. Two approvals were conditional: Mama Ree's brew pub renewal requires CO inspections within 14 days, and Colorado Mesa University's Great West Beer Fest requires at least 30 student volunteers. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved liquor license renewals for Tepanyaki, Scallywags, Fairground Wine and Liquor, Mama Ree's, and Taqueria Guadalajara #2
• Conditionally approved Mama Ree's brew pub renewal on CO inspections completed within 14 days
• Approved Safeway Store #2625 modification to expand alcohol display area
• Approved corporate structure changes for Taqueria Guadalajara and Taqueria Guadalajara #2, transferring ownership to Edwardo Landeros
• Approved Elks Lodge special event permit for Centennial Hwy 6 & 50 Birthday Party
• Approved Elks Lodge special event permit for Christmas Carol
• Approved Museums of Western Colorado special event permit for Oktoberfest
• Conditionally approved Colorado Mesa University special event permit for Great West Beer Fest on 30 student volunteers

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider approving minutes from three prior meetings and discuss two topics: the Certified Local Government program and the Cross Orchards Historic Site. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled beyond the minutes approval.

• Approval of minutes from June 2, July 7, and August 28, 2026 meetings
• Discussion on Certified Local Government status
• Discussion on Cross Orchards Historic Site

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the revised Housing Action Plan draft. Members will also review the budget process, focus overview, and financial policies and reporting.

• Housing Action Plan Revised Draft discussion
• Budget Process & Focus Overview discussion
• Financial Policies & Reporting Overview discussion
• Proclamation request for International Overdose Awareness Day
• Proclamation request for White Cane Day

The City Council held a workshop discussing the revised Housing Action Plan, the 2027 budget process, and financial policies. No formal votes were taken; the Housing Action Plan will return for a public hearing and adoption, and budget recommendations will be presented in October. The Council approved moving the October 19 workshop to October 26 and approved two social proclamations.

• Approved moving October 19 workshop to October 26
• Approved social proclamation for International Overdose Awareness Day
• Approved social proclamation for White Cane Day
• Discussed revised Housing Action Plan; no formal action
• Reviewed 2027 budget process; no formal action
• Reviewed financial policies and new quarterly reporting tool; no formal action

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will hold a discussion regarding a request for comments on the CDOT I-70B Corridor Traffic Improvements. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• CDOT I-70B Corridor Traffic Improvements Request for Comments

Arts & Culture

The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture is meeting to discuss and potentially make recommendations on several items, including the aRT on the Riverfront Trail proposal, the 2027-28 funding program's application clarity and matrix criteria, and ideas for the Greenhouse 1% for the Arts project. The commission will also receive updates on 1% projects, the Public Art Exhibit Program, and the funding program budget. This is a regular business meeting with public comment and approval of the July 22, 2026 minutes.

• aRT on the Riverfront Trail Proposal Recommendations
• 2027-28 Funding Program: Application Clarity and Matrix Criteria
• Greenhouse 1% for the Arts ideas
• Updates on 1% Projects including CRC
• Budget - Funding Program update

The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture discussed the 1% for the Arts fund and agreed that funded events, projects, or programs must take place within City of Grand Junction limits. They also decided to keep the Certificate of Good Standing requirement but allow it to be signed within 365 days of the application deadline. Additional discussions on funding program presentations were tabled, and Libbie Early was added to the Strategic Cultural Plan Subcommittee.

• Approved July 22 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to require funded events/projects/programs to take place within Grand Junction city limits
• Consensus to keep Certificate of Good Standing requirement, signable within 365 days of application deadline
• Tabled additional discussions on GJCAC Funding Program presentations
• Consensus to add Libbie Early to Strategic Cultural Plan Subcommittee

Planning Commission

The Grand Junction Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to consider a request by Martin Mendoza to vacate a portion of the Inland Ave public right-of-way, specifically the outlying areas of a cul-de-sac abutting 567 and 569 South Westgate Drive. The vacation is conditioned on the city retaining a 14-foot multipurpose easement in each portion. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Vacation of portion of Inland Ave right-of-way (cul-de-sac) abutting 567 and 569 South Westgate Drive
• Condition: City retains 14-foot multipurpose easement in each portion
• Consent agenda: approval of previous meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve the vacation of a portion of the Inland Avenue public right-of-way. The recommendation is conditioned on the city retaining a 14-foot multipurpose easement in the affected areas. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 11, 2026, meeting.

• Approved August 11, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Inland Ave ROW vacation (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Forestry

The Grand Junction Forestry Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and develop a recommendation on the potential elimination of the Significant Trees section of the Grand Junction Development Code. They will also draft a letter with their recommendations to be included in the City Council packet for the September 2, 2026 meeting.

• Discussion on potential elimination of Significant Trees section of Development Code
• Drafting recommendation letter for City Council packet (9/2/2026 meeting)

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The Affordable Housing Code Task Force is meeting to discuss updates to the city's housing code, including items not yet discussed and recommendations pending action. They will review consultant updates, survey results, and legal considerations for various code amendments. Some items are completed, while others are on hold or pending further discussion.

• Discussion of TEDS (4' sidewalks and street sections) scope for consultant
• Review of plat expirations and local agency review time
• Legal discussion on cottage court decision, lot size/width, and exactions/fees
• Recommendation on significant trees to be heard by Planning Commission on 9.2.26
• Completed items include ADA digital compliance and inclusionary zoning-linkage fee (forwarded to Council as information only)

The Housing Affordability Code Task Force met on August 20, 2026, and organized its affordability discussion into three problem areas: the code and policy-making process, the code and regulatory framework, and cost and housing affordability analysis. The group reaffirmed its final deliverable as a succinct document to City Council describing the problem with specific, actionable recommendations, and agreed the next phase should build from the three problem areas rather than start from scratch. A working group of Mike, Keith, Kevin, Emily and other interested members will draft an initial recommendations framework before the next meeting on September 3. No formal motions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the minutes describe discussion, process agreements, and action items.

• Reaffirmed final deliverable: a succinct document to City Council with specific, actionable recommendations
• Organized affordability discussion into three problem areas: policy-making process, regulatory framework, and cost/affordability analysis
• Agreed next phase builds from the three problem areas rather than a blank slate
• Formed working group (Mike, Keith, Kevin, Emily plus interested members) to draft initial recommendations framework
• Identified impact fee timing as a potential near-term 'low-hanging fruit' affordability measure; staff agreed it could be evaluated
• No conclusions reached on individual community-benefit requirements; agreed cumulative impacts should be examined
• Set next Task Force meeting for September 3; City Council housing workshop scheduled August 31

Planning Commission

This meeting agenda is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.

City Council

The Grand Junction City Council will consider calling a special election on November 3, 2026, for voters to decide on repairing the Orchard Mesa Pool, authorizing debt, and increasing the city sales and use tax from 3.39% to 3.46% to fund it. The council will also hold public hearings on ordinances authorizing certificates of participation and a supplemental appropriation for the Solid Waste Fund, and will consider several consent agenda items including FAA airport grants and a revocable permit for a historic encroachment at 251 Colorado Avenue.

• Resolution calling special election for Orchard Mesa Pool repair, debt creation, and tax increase
• Resolution to increase city sales and use tax from 3.39% to 3.46% for pool repair and operations
• Ordinance authorizing issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2026
• Ordinance for supplemental appropriation for Solid Waste Fund
• Emergency replacement of aeration basin influent piping at Persigo WWTP

The City Council unanimously approved two ordinances authorizing an additional $9,312,127 in Certificates of Participation and supplemental appropriations to complete the Materials Recovery Facility project. Council also ratified an emergency $1,094,157 contract for wastewater piping replacement and set a November 3, 2026, special election on a sales tax increase to fund Orchard Mesa Pool repairs.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 5338 authorizing $9,312,127 in additional Certificates of Participation for the Materials Recovery Facility (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5339 making supplemental appropriations to the 2026 budget for the Materials Recovery Facility (unanimous)
• Ratified emergency purchase of $1,094,157 in construction services from Garney Construction for Persigo WWTP piping replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 76-26 calling a November 3, 2026, special election on Orchard Mesa Pool repair and tax increase (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 77-26 setting ballot title for sales tax increase from 3.39% to 3.46% for pool repair (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and FAA airport grant resolutions (unanimous)

General

The Grand Junction Liquor Licensing Authority will consider renewing six liquor licenses, two late renewals, a corporate structure change, a new art license for The ARtery, and four special event permits. The board will also vote on resolutions for the new license application.

• Renewal: TacoParty, 125 South 5th St; Wrigley Field Sports Bar & Grill, 1810 North Ave; Sang Garden Chinese Restaurant, 687 Horizon Dr; The Coachman, 2150 Highway 6 & 50; Kannah Creek Brewing Co., 1960 N. 12th St; The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, 2566 Patterson Rd
• Late renewals: Old Chicago #27 (12 days late), Taqueria Guadalajara (42 days late)
• Corporate change: Taqueria Guadalajara owner changes from Hilda to Eduardo Landeros, new LLC name
• New license: Grand Valley Creative Alliance dba The ARtery, 539 Colorado Ave, art license
• Special events: Grand Junction Air Show (Oct 3-4), two Harley-Davidson bike nights (Sept 8 & 18), Black Canyon SAR fundraiser (Sept 18 & 25)

The Grand Junction Liquor Licensing Authority approved a new Art license for Grand Valley Creative Alliance dba The ARtery at 539 Colorado Avenue, finding neighborhood needs unmet and no legal reason to deny. Six standard license renewals were approved or conditionally approved pending fire code reinspection, and two late-filed renewals were approved after explanations. Four special event permits were approved, including the Grand Junction Air Show and two Harley-Davidson bike nights. A change in corporate structure for Taquería Guadalajara was continued to September 2, 2026, with no action taken.

• Approved new Art license for The ARtery, 539 Colorado Ave
• Approved renewals: Wrigley Field Sports Bar & Grill, The Coachman, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
• Conditionally approved renewals pending fire code reinspection: TacoParty, Sang Garden, Kannah Creek Brewing
• Approved late renewal for Old Chicago #27 (12 days late)
• Approved late renewal for Taqueria Guadalajara (42 days late)
• Approved special event permit: Grand Junction Air Show 2026 (Oct 3-4)
• Approved special event permit: Bike Night at Teddy Morse's Harley-Davidson (Sept 18)
• Approved special event permit: Hot Bike Tour Bike Night (Sept 8)

City Council

The Grand Junction City Council is holding a special meeting that consists solely of an executive session to discuss negotiations and receive legal advice regarding the potential acquisition of real property at six specific addresses. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to the closed session and adjournment.

• Executive session for negotiations and legal advice on property acquisition
• Properties: 273 Lake Road, 257 Lake Road, 305 Lake Road, 334 Lake Road, 2456 Broadway, 2492 Power Road
• Session held under Colorado Open Meetings Law C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e)(I), (4)(a), (4)(b)

The Grand Junction City Council held a special meeting on August 19, 2026 that consisted almost entirely of a closed executive session. Council voted 7-0 to convene in executive session to discuss negotiations, strategy, and legal advice under Colorado open meetings law regarding acquisition of real property at 273 Lake Road, 257 Lake Road, 305 Lake Road, 334 Lake Road, 2456 Broadway, and 2492 Power Road. Council then voted 7-0 to adjourn the executive session, and the special meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. with no further business. No public decisions, contracts, or votes on the properties themselves were recorded in these minutes.

• Voted 7-0 to convene in executive session on property acquisition matters
• Voted 7-0 to adjourn the executive session
• Special meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. with no further business