La Junta public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will meet on December 19, 2022, to conduct regular business. The primary action item is the renewal of a lodging and entertainment liquor license for Yak and Yeti Hotel Inc. at 1325 E. 3rd Street.

• Renewal of Lodging & Entertainment Liquor License for Yak and Yeti, 1325 E. 3rd Street

The City Council approved the renewal of a lodging and entertainment liquor license for the Yak and Yeti Hotel. The council also approved the minutes from the December 5, 2022, meeting.

• Approved renewal of Lodging & Entertainment Liquor License for Yak and Yeti Hotel Inc. (7-0)
• Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The La Junta City Council will consider renewing two fermented malt beverage off-premise licenses, approve the minutes from the November 21 meeting, and hear citizen comments. The council will also enter an executive session to discuss negotiation strategy, as permitted by state law. No other substantive action is listed.

• Renewal of fermented malt beverage off-premise license for Loaf'N Jug #750013, 918 W. 3rd Street
• Renewal of fermented malt beverage off-premise license for Love's Country Store No. 12, 308 E. 1st Street
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2022 regular meeting
• Executive session under C.R.S §24-6-402(4)(e) for negotiation strategy

The City Council approved the renewal of two fermented malt beverage off-premise liquor licenses. The council also entered an executive session to discuss negotiation strategies.

• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Mini Mart, Inc. d/b/a Loaf’N Jug #750013 (5-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. d/b/a Loves Country Store No. 12 (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for negotiation strategy (5-0)

City Council

The La Junta City Council is meeting to consider two special event liquor permit applications, approve previous meeting minutes, and hear citizen comments. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major policy decisions or budget items listed.

• Special event liquor permit for SECOM Christmas Party, Dec 9, 2022, 5-11 p.m., 612 Adams Avenue
• Special event liquor permit for Otero College Foundation fundraiser, Dec 31, 2022, 6:30-11:59 p.m., 2001 San Juan Avenue
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2022 regular meeting

The City Council approved two special event permits for liquor licenses for upcoming December gatherings. The council also approved the minutes from the November 7, 2022, meeting.

• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Granted special event permit to Inspiration Field for SECOM Christmas Party on Dec 9 (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Granted special event permit to Otero College Foundation for annual fundraiser on Dec 31 (7-0)

City Council

The La Junta City Council will hold public hearings and vote on final adoption of the 2023 appropriation ordinance and the 2022 mill levy. They will also consider several liquor license renewals and a special event permit, and authorize condemnation proceedings for a property at 1010 Raton Avenue.

• Second reading of ordinance fixing mill levy for fiscal year 2023
• Second reading of annual appropriation ordinance for 2023 budget
• Special event liquor permit for American Legion Auxiliary's Veteran's Day Gala at 118 Steen Avenue
• Liquor license renewals for Safeway Store #3723, B.J.'s Sports Bar, and BPOE Lodge 701
• Authorization to commence condemnation at 1010 Raton Avenue

City Council passed the annual appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2023 and fixed the mill levy at 3.014. The council also authorized the condemnation of a burnt-out building and approved several liquor license renewals.

• Fixed mill levy for assessment of valuations at 3.014 (6-0)
• Approved Annual Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year 2023 (6-0)
• Granted special event permit to American Legion Auxiliary for Veteran’s Day Gala (6-0)
• Approved fermented malt beverage license renewal for Safeway Store #3723 (6-0)
• Approved tavern liquor license renewal for B.J.’s Sports Bar (6-0)
• Approved club liquor license renewal for BPOE Lodge 701 (4-0)
• Authorized commencement of condemnation for 1010 Raton Avenue (6-0)
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The La Junta City Council will consider approving the 2023 proposed budget, including a resolution adopting it, and first readings of ordinances setting the mill levy and appropriating funds for the fiscal year. They will also hold a second reading of a zoning ordinance amendment and vote on a special event permit for Arkansas Valley Hospice.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance 1242
• Special event permit for Arkansas Valley Hospice Business After Hours/Open House on Nov 4, 2022 at 531 Lewis Avenue
• Resolution approving 2023 proposed budget
• First reading of ordinance fixing mill levy for fiscal year 2023
• First reading of annual appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2023

The La Junta City Council approved the 2023 budget (Resolution R-20-2022) totaling over $44 million across all funds, and passed a zoning ordinance amendment on second reading. They also granted a special event permit to Arkansas Valley Hospice and introduced ordinances for the mill levy and annual appropriations on first reading. All votes were 6-0 with Council Member Vela absent.

• Adopted 2023 budget Resolution R-20-2022 (6-0)
• Passed zoning ordinance amendment on second reading (6-0)
• Granted special event permit to Arkansas Valley Hospice for Nov. 4 event (6-0)
• Passed mill levy ordinance on first reading (6-0)
• Passed annual appropriation ordinance on first reading (6-0)
• Approved minutes of Oct. 3, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Went into executive session for legal advice (6-0)

City Council

The La Junta City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 3, 2022, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes procedural items and new business such as liquor license applications and a zoning ordinance amendment.

• First Annual Tarantula Fest special event permit application for Live Well Park
• Renewal of Big D’s Liquor Mart liquor store license at 26730 W. US Hwy 50
• Renewal of Big D’s Liquor Mart alcohol beverage tastings permit
• First reading of an ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Number 1242

The City Council approved a special event permit for the First Annual Tarantula Fest and renewed liquor licenses for Big D’s Liquor Mart. Council also passed the first reading of an ordinance to amend the city's zoning ordinance.

• Approved September 19, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Granted special event permit to Chamber of Commerce for Tarantula Fest (6-0)
• Granted liquor store license renewal for Big D’s Liquor Mart LLC (7-0)
• Granted alcohol beverage tastings permit renewal for Big D’s Liquor Mart LLC (7-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinance amending Ordinance Number 1242 (Zoning Ordinance) (7-0)

City Council

The La Junta City Council is meeting to consider a special event permit for the ART Project, a recycling event on October 1, 2022. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, citizen comments, and reports from committees and the city manager.

• Special event permit for Clean Valley Recycling's ART Project, Oct 1, 2-8 p.m., at 13 W. 3rd Street
• Approval of minutes from September 6, 2022 regular meeting
• Citizen participation for non-agenda items (5-minute limit)

The City Council adopted a resolution to opt out of the state-run Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. The council also approved a road closure for Tarantula Fest and granted a special event permit for the ART Project.

• Adopted Resolution No. R-19-2022 to opt out of the FAMLI Plan (6-0)
• Approved road closure of Santa Fe Avenue from 3rd to 4th Street on Oct. 8 (6-0)
• Granted special event permit to Clean Valley Recycling for the ART Project on Oct. 1 (6-0)
• Appointed Council Member Velasquez as Council Representative to the Board of Utilities Commissioners (6-0)
• Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The La Junta City Council will consider five special event liquor permit applications for events at 612 Adams Avenue and a resolution authorizing the sale of real property to Ruby's Auto Body Inc. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and citizen participation for non-agenda items.

• Special event liquor permits for five events at 612 Adams Avenue, including the La Junta High School Class of 1982 Banquet (Sept 10) and Monster Bash Costume Party (Oct 29)
• Resolution authorizing the sale of real property to Ruby's Auto Body Inc.
• Approval of minutes from the August 15, 2022 regular meeting

The City Council approved the sale of two tracts of surplus real property to Ruby's Auto Body, Inc. for $22,000. The council also granted five special event liquor permits for Inspiration Field and approved a manager change for the Yak and Yeti hotel.

• Approved sale of surplus real property to Ruby's Auto Body, Inc. for $22,000 (6-0)
• Granted special event permit for LHHS Class of 1982 Banquet (5-0)
• Granted special event permit for Hall of Fame Banquet (5-0)
• Granted special event permit for Sweet Inspirations Catering Steak Night (5-0)
• Granted special event permit for Monster Bash Costume Party (5-0)
• Granted special event permit for Sip & Shop Event (5-0)
• Approved change of manager for Yak and Yeti Hotel Inc. (6-0)
• Tabled filling the Utility Board vacancy until September 19, 2022 (4-2)

City Council

The La Junta City Council is meeting to decide on several liquor license applications, including a new beer and wine license for Asian Café and a retail fermented malt beverage license for Family Dollar. They will also consider resolutions authorizing the sale of real property to the Family Guidance Institute and Vance Johnson, along with other routine items like minutes and reports.

• New beer and wine license for Asian Café, 414 W. 1st Street
• New retail fermented malt beverage license for Family Dollar #25100, 614 E. 1st Street
• Trade name change for Yak and Yeti Hotel Inc. from Pitmaster BBQ to Yak and Yeti, 1325 E. 3rd Street
• Renewal of liquor store license for J & S Liquor Store, 302 E. 1st Street
• Resolutions authorizing sale of real property to Family Guidance Institute and Vance Johnson

The City Council authorized the sale of two surplus properties to the Family Guidance Institute and Vance Johnson. The council also granted new and renewal liquor licenses to several local businesses.

• Approved sale of surplus property at 901 W. 3rd Street to Family Guidance Institute for $80,900.00 (5-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property (old Presbyterian Church) to Vance Johnson for $50,000.00 (5-0)
• Granted retail fermented malt beverage off-premises liquor license to Family Dollar #25100 (5-0)
• Granted beer and wine liquor license to Asian Café (5-0)
• Approved trade name change from Pitmaster BBQ to Yak and Yeti for Yak and Yeti Hotel Inc. (5-0)
• Granted liquor store license renewal to J & S Liquor Store (5-0)
• Approved August 1, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled Board of Utility Commissioners vacancy determination until September 6th (5-0)

City Council

The La Junta City Council is holding a public hearing and will vote on a new retail fermented malt beverage off-premises liquor license for Family Dollar #25100 at 614 E. 1st Street. They will also consider a special event permit for the Chamber of Commerce's Early Settlers Day and a resolution authorizing the sale of real property. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and citizen comments.

• Public hearing and action on Family Dollar #25100 liquor license, 614 E. 1st Street
• Special event permit for Early Settlers Day, Sept 10, 2022, 3:00-10:30 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza
• Resolution authorizing sale of real property
• Approval of minutes from July 18, 2022 regular meeting

The City Council approved the sale of a surplus vacant lot to Miguel Cruz and granted a special event permit for Early Settlers Day. A liquor license application for Family Dollar was tabled pending further information from store management.

• Tabled liquor license for Family Dollar Stores of Colorado LLC (3-2)
• Required Family Dollar manager to appear in person on August 15, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved July 18, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved special event permit for Early Settlers Day on September 10, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-15-2022 to sell surplus property at 702 Smithland Avenue to Miguel Cruz for $7,000 (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss real property (5-0)

City Council

The La Junta City Council is holding a public hearing for a new liquor license for Family Dollar, then will consider a second reading of an ordinance to place a 1% sales tax increase on the November ballot. They will also vote on starting condemnation proceedings for a property on Frontage Road. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• Public hearing for Family Dollar #25100 liquor license at 614 E. 1st Street
• Second reading of ordinance for 1% sales tax election on Nov. 8, 2022
• Authorization to commence condemnation of Green Farms Holding LLC property at 27496 Frontage Road
• Approval of minutes from July 5, 2022 regular meeting
• Report on MSOB/La Junta RISE

The City Council passed an ordinance to hold an election on November 8, 2022, regarding an additional 1% retail sales tax. The Council also authorized the city attorney to begin condemnation proceedings for a property on Frontage Road.

• Approved ordinance for Nov. 8, 2022 election on additional 1% retail sales tax (6-0)
• Authorized City Attorney to commence condemnation of Green Farms Holding LLC at 27496 Frontage Road (5-0)
• Approved July 5, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (6-0)
• Reset Family Dollar liquor license public hearing for August 1, 2022 due to insufficient notice
• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal advice (6-0)

City Council

The La Junta City Council will hold a regular meeting with action items including second readings of ordinances for supplemental appropriations to multiple city funds and limiting feral cat feeding. They will also consider a special event permit for the American Legion Auxiliary's Trillion Trees event and a resolution to evaluate council employees.

• Second reading: ordinance making supplemental appropriations to General, Internal Services, Property Management, Electric, Water, Waste Water, and Sanitation funds for 2022
• Second reading: ordinance concerning limitation of feeding feral cats
• Special event permit for American Legion Auxiliary #9's 2nd Annual Trillion Trees, July 9, 2022, 4-10:30 p.m., 201 E. 2nd Street
• Resolution to evaluate council employees

The La Junta City Council passed on second reading an ordinance limiting feeding of feral cats, after residents asked for more time and a trap-neuter-release approach. Council also gave final approval to supplemental 2022 budget appropriations for employee raises, adopted a resolution setting annual evaluations for the City Manager, City Attorney and Municipal Judge, and advanced a first-reading ordinance calling a November 8, 2022 election on an additional 1% sales tax. A special event permit for the American Legion Auxiliary's Trillion Trees event was approved, and a beer and wine liquor license application for Asian Café was set for an August 15 public hearing.

• Passed second reading of ordinance limiting feeding of feral cats (7-0)
• Passed second reading of supplemental 2022 appropriations for employee raises (6-0, Vela abstained)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-14-2022 on evaluating City Manager, City Attorney and Municipal Judge (7-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinance calling a November 8, 2022 election on an additional 1% sales tax (7-0)
• Approved special event permit for American Legion Auxiliary #9 Trillion Trees on July 9, 2022 (7-0)
• Set for hearing the beer and wine liquor license application by Tran & Yen LLC d/b/a Asian Café for August 15, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 21, 2022 regular meeting (7-0)
• Motion for $5,000 from the Tourism Board for Tarantula Fest failed for lack of a second

City Council

The La Junta City Council will hold a second reading and vote on an ordinance amending the zoning code for a request by Richard Book. They will also introduce ordinances for supplemental appropriations and limiting feral cat feeding, and hear the 2021 audit report and strategic planning goals.

• Second reading of ordinance amending zoning ordinance 1242 for Richard Book
• First reading of ordinance for supplemental appropriations to multiple funds for 2022
• First reading of ordinance limiting feeding of feral cats
• Presentation of 2021 audit report
• Approval of 2022 5-year strategic planning goals

The La Junta City Council approved the June 6, 2022 meeting minutes, passed an ordinance amending the zoning code on second reading, and approved a supplemental appropriations ordinance on first reading. The council also passed an ordinance concerning feral cat feeding limitations on first reading after public comment, approved the 2022 5-year strategic planning goals, and adopted a resolution to opt out of the state-run FAMLI paid leave program.

• Approved June 6, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Passed zoning ordinance amendment (Richard Book request) on second reading (5-0)
• Passed supplemental appropriations ordinance for 2022 funds on first reading (5-0)
• Passed ordinance concerning feral cat feeding limitations on first reading (5-0)
• Approved City of La Junta 2022 5-Year Strategic Planning Goals (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-13-2022 to opt out of the FAMLI Plan (5-0)

City Council

The La Junta City Council will hold a regular meeting with routine items including approval of previous minutes and citizen comments. New business includes setting a hearing for a retail fermented malt beverage off-premises license for Family Dollar #25100 at 614 E 1st Street, and considering a special event permit for Inspiration Field's 2nd Annual Smoke Out Catering Party on June 25, 2022 at 612 Adams Avenue. The agenda also includes strategic planning and committee reports.

• Retail fermented malt beverage off-premises license application by Family Dollar Stores of Colorado, LLC, d/b/a Family Dollar #25100, 614 E 1st Street
• Special event permit application by Inspiration Field for 2nd Annual Smoke Out Catering Party, June 25, 2022, 5-10 p.m., 612 Adams Avenue
• Minutes of May 16, 2022 regular meeting
• Strategic planning presentation by Michael Yerman

The City Council approved the sale of surplus real property to the Family Guidance Institute for $150,000. The council also approved a special event permit and the by-laws and memorandum of understanding for La Junta RISE.

• Approved sale of surplus real property to Family Guidance Institute for $150,000 (4-1)
• Approved by-laws and memorandum of understanding for La Junta RISE (4-1)
• Approved special event permit for 2nd Annual Smoke Out Catering Party (4-0)
• Passed first reading of zoning ordinance amendment for Richard Book (5-0)
• Approved May 16, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved three ordinances on second reading, including an annexation, a zoning amendment, and new sales and use tax collection procedures. Additionally, the Council ratified the appointment of Randall Roberson to the Urban Renewal Authority Board and granted a special event permit for a local fundraiser.

• Approved annexation ordinance (7-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendment for storage unit expansion (7-0)
• Approved sales and use tax collection procedures ordinance (7-0)
• Granted special event permit for Brew Fest Fundraiser (7-0)
• Ratified appointment of Randall Roberson to Urban Renewal Authority (6-0)

City Council

The La Junta City Council approved Resolution No. R-11-2022 supporting annexation of land owned by the Phillip W. Buford and Mary Jean Berg Buford Living Trust, with a Planning Commission recommendation that it be zoned "C-S". Council then passed on first reading an annexation ordinance, an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance for that annexation, and an ordinance to use Colorado Department of Revenue sales and use tax collection procedures starting July 1, 2022. All votes were 6-0, with Mayor Joe Ayala absent. Two residents spoke during citizen participation about gun carry in local stores and traffic safety at 5th & Rice; no action was taken on those comments.

• Approved Resolution No. R-11-2022 for annexation petition by the Phillip W. Buford and Mary Jean Berg Buford Living Trust (6-0)
• Passed on first reading an ordinance concerning the annexation (6-0)
• Passed on first reading an ordinance amending Ordinance Number 1242 (zoning ordinance) for the Buford trust annexation (6-0)
• Passed on first reading an ordinance to use Colorado Department of Revenue sales and use tax collection procedures (6-0)
• Approved the April 18, 2022 regular meeting minutes as published (6-0)

City Council

The La Junta City Council is holding a regular meeting with a proclamation for National Crime Victims' Rights Week, approval of previous meeting minutes, and reports from committees, the city manager, and council members. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Proclamation: National Crime Victims' Rights Week (April 24-30)
• Approval of minutes from April 4, 2022 regular meeting
• Citizen participation for non-agenda items (5-minute limit per person)

The La Junta City Council met April 18, 2022 and approved the minutes of its April 4, 2022 meeting on a 7-0 vote. The rest of the meeting consisted of a proclamation, committee reports, and city manager and council member updates; no new ordinances, contracts, or budget items were decided. The minutes note they are subject to approval at the May 2, 2022 council meeting.

• Approved April 4, 2022 meeting minutes as published (7-0)
• Mayor Ayala signed a proclamation declaring April 24-30, 2022 National Crime Victims' Rights Week

City Council

The La Junta City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 4, 2022. The main action items are a special events permit for the Rotary Club's annual Manicures and Mimosas Party and a resolution authorizing the purchase of real property. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and citizen participation for non-agenda items.

• Special Events Permit application by La Junta Rotary for Manicures and Mimosas Party on May 14, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 315 Santa Fe Avenue
• Resolution authorizing the purchase of real property
• Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting on March 21, 2022

The La Junta City Council approved Resolution No. R-10-2022 authorizing the purchase of 0.72 acre of land from Verner L. Giltner for $160,000.00, voting 5-0 with Ochoa and Vela absent. The council also granted La Junta Rotary a special events permit for an Annual Manicures and Mimosas Party on May 14, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 315 Santa Fe Avenue, voting 5-0. The March 21, 2022 minutes were approved 5-0. Council Member Velasquez shared information about feral cats, and the minutes note lengthy discussion that this has become a dangerous situation in La Junta and needs to be addressed, but no action was recorded.

• Approved March 21, 2022 minutes as published (5-0; Ochoa and Vela absent)
• Approved Resolution No. R-10-2022 authorizing purchase of 0.72 acre from Verner L. Giltner for $160,000.00 (5-0; Ochoa and Vela absent)
• Granted La Junta Rotary a special events permit for Annual Manicures and Mimosas Party, May 14, 2022, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 315 Santa Fe Avenue (5-0; Ochoa and Vela absent)

City Council

The La Junta City Council will hold a public hearing and consider action on a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for The Steakhouse Ltd. at 27866 Frontage Road. The council will also act on several liquor license renewals and a special events permit, and consider a resolution on an annexation petition. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and citizen participation.

• Public hearing for new hotel & restaurant liquor license, The Steakhouse Ltd., 27866 Frontage Road
• Special events permit for 37th Annual La Junta Trading Company Golf Classic, May 6, 2022, 612 Adams Avenue
• Renewal of tavern liquor license for The Railyard, 114 Colorado Avenue
• Renewal of tavern liquor license for Red Dog Revisited, 709 E. 3rd Street
• Resolution on annexation petition by Phillip W. Buford and Mary Jean Berg Buford Living Trust

The La Junta City Council approved the March 7, 2022 meeting minutes, granted a special events permit and a new hotel and restaurant liquor license, and renewed two tavern liquor licenses. The Council also adopted a resolution to receive an annexation petition and authorized annexation proceedings.

• Approved March 7, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Granted Special Event Permit to Inspiration Field for the 37th Annual La Junta Trading Company Golf Classic on May 6, 2022, at 612 Adams Avenue (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Granted renewal of a Tavern Liquor License to Ronald Hall d/b/a The Railyard, 114 Colorado Avenue (5-0)
• Granted renewal of a Tavern Liquor License to Red Dog Revisited LLC d/b/a Red Dog Revisited, 709 E. 3rd Street (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-8-2022 concerning the petition for annexation filed by The Phillip W. Buford and Mary Jean Berg Buford Living Trust Dated 04/15/2014 (5-0)
• Granted a new Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License to The Steakhouse Ltd., 27866 Frontage Road, contingent upon attorney approval of Colorado liquor rules and regulations knowledge without a timeframe (5-0)
• Approved moving into executive session under C.R.S §24-6-402 (4)(e) for negotiations and strategy (5-0)

City Council

The La Junta City Council is holding a regular meeting with routine items: approving minutes from February 22, 2022, and receiving informational reports from the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program and the Fire Department. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 22, 2022 regular meeting
• SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program update (Jacqueline 'Jax' Armendariz Unzueta)
• Fire Department update (Brad Davidson)

The La Junta City Council met on March 7, 2022, and approved the minutes of its February 22, 2022 meeting on a 6-0 vote, with Council Member McIntyre absent. The rest of the meeting consisted of reports and comments: a SCEDD presentation on an SBA Community Navigator grant, a Fire Department report on calls and a structure fire at 222 Steen, committee updates, and City Manager comments on the audit, workforce housing tree removal, Brickyard Park, downtown cameras, and sanitation route changes. No new ordinances, contracts, or other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Feb. 22, 2022 meeting minutes as published (6-0, McIntyre absent)

City Council

The La Junta City Council is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda. The only action item is approval of the minutes from the February 7, 2022 meeting. Other items are reports and comments from committees, the city manager, and council members, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from the February 7, 2022 regular meeting

The La Junta City Council voted 6-0 to accept a quote from Digitcom Electronics for a downtown surveillance camera system and to proceed with obtaining the security system. The council also approved the February 7, 2022 minutes 7-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of reports and comments.

• Approved February 7, 2022 minutes as published (7-0)
• Accepted Digitcom Electronics quote for downtown surveillance cameras and proceeding with obtaining the security system (6-0, McIntyre absent)

City Council

The La Junta City Council will hold a regular meeting with action items including setting a hearing for a hotel and restaurant liquor license, approving liquor license renewals and a special events permit, and authorizing the sale of real property. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and citizen participation for non-agenda items. An executive session is scheduled afterward for negotiation strategy.

• Application for Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License by The Steakhouse Ltd., 27866 Frontage Road
• Special Events Permit for St. Patrick's Day Dinner Auction by Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish, March 12, 2022, 202 Lincoln Avenue
• Renewal of Fermented Malt Beverage Off Premise License by Wal-Mart #1384, 918 W 3rd Street
• Resolution authorizing sale of real property
• Executive session for negotiations under C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(e)

The La Junta City Council approved the sale of surplus city-owned property to Sangre de Cristo Community Care for $447,151. Additionally, the council authorized liquor license applications and appointed two members to the Arkansas River Power Authority board. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding negotiations and personnel matters.

• Approved sale of surplus property for $447,151 (6-0)
• Approved St. Patrick’s Day special event liquor permit (6-0)
• Approved Wal-Mart fermented malt beverage license renewal (6-0)
• Appointed Gary Cranson and Lorenz Sutherland to ARPA board (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for The Steakhouse Ltd. liquor license (6-0)
• Approved January 18, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The La Junta City Council is meeting to consider routine business, including the renewal of two off-premise liquor licenses and receiving financial reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Renewal of fermented malt beverage off-premise license for Loaf N Jug, 918 W 3rd Street
• Renewal of fermented malt beverage off-premise license for Love's Country Store, 308 E. 1st Street
• Approval of minutes from January 3, 2022 regular meeting
• Financial packets presented by Finance Director (information only)

The City Council approved a special event liquor permit for the La Junta Chamber of Commerce and renewed two off-premise fermented malt beverage licenses. Council members also received updates on utility infrastructure, recreation programs, and potential inter-city collaboration with Lamar.

• Approved special event liquor permit for Chamber of Commerce (7-0)
• Renewed Loaf N Jug liquor license (7-0)
• Renewed Love's Country Store liquor license (7-0)
• Approved January 3, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The La Junta City Council is meeting to consider a renewal of the tavern liquor license for Eagle Lanes LLC, along with several annual resolutions. The agenda also includes citizen participation for non-agenda items and reports from committees and city officials.

• Tavern liquor license renewal for Eagle Lanes LLC, d/b/a Eagle Lanes, 2420 San Juan Avenue
• Annual resolutions: posting of open meetings, designating official depositories for city funds, offenses against city property, publication of legal notices, designating enterprise funds

The La Junta City Council approved a tavern liquor license renewal for Eagle Lanes and adopted five annual 2022 resolutions covering open meeting notices, official depositories, offenses against city property, legal notice publication, and enterprise funds. It authorized the City Manager to contract with DNAV Professional Systems Division for $34,489.00 for voting and microphone equipment with an audio mixing system, with a budgetary amendment to follow. Council discussed possibly selling the Presbyterian Church building at 3rd and Santa Fe but took no formal action. All votes were 4-0, with Council Members Velasquez, Ochoa and Pantoya absent.

• Approved December 20, 2021 minutes as corrected (4-0)
• Approved tavern liquor license renewal for Eagle Lanes LLC, 2420 San Juan Avenue (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-1-2022 designating the City Building main foyer at 6th and Colorado as the posting place for open meeting notices (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-2-2022 designating five official depositories for 2022 city funds (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-3-2022 referring discovered or reported offenses against city property to the appropriate law enforcement agency (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-4-2022 designating the La Junta Tribune-Democrat for publication of legal notices; council decided to continue as is and revisit in three months (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-5-2022 designating the Electric, Sewer, Water, Sanitation and Property Management funds as TABOR enterprises (4-0)
• Authorized the City Manager to contract with DNAV Professional Systems Division for voting and microphone equipment with audio mixing system, $34,489.00, with a budgetary amendment to follow (4-0)