La Junta public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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