Montrose County public meetings in 2021
41 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historic Preservation Commission
The meeting scheduled for December 28, 2021, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 25, 2021.
Montrose Urban Renewal Authority
The meeting scheduled for December 22, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2021.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 22, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2022.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to review a request from Telluride Woodworks for a conditional use permit. The body will determine if light manufacturing is permissible at a specific commercial location.
- Conditional use permit request for light manufacturing at 317 N 7th Street by Telluride Woodworks
City Council
The City Council will review several high-cost procurement items, including refuse and Vactor trucks. The body is also deciding on zoning changes, a new liquor license, and the adoption of a new Council District Map.
- Purchase of two refuse trucks and two Vactor trucks from Faris Machinery for $1,950,478.34
- Purchase of 20 Ford vehicles from Sill-Terhar Motors for $856,827.52
- Contract renewal with Insituform Technologies, LLC for sanitary sewer lining not to exceed $250,000.00
- Liquor license application for Montrose Center for the Arts at 11 S. Park Avenue
- Ordinance 2571 to amend City Council district boundaries with a new map
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss municipal code revisions for supportive housing and a grant application for peace officer mental health support. The body will also review award recommendations for sewer pipe work and vehicle purchases.
- Municipal Code Revisions for Supportive Housing
- DOLA Peace Officer Mental Health Support Grant Application
- 2022 Sanitary Sewer Cured in Place Pipe Bid Award Recommendation
- Ford Vehicle Purchase Award Recommendation
- North Connect Trail Restroom Construction Contract
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a special session to conduct an executive session. The discussion focuses on personnel matters including the Municipal Court Judge and the City Attorney hiring process.
- Municipal Court Judge mid-cycle informal review
- City Attorney hiring process
Planning Commission
The meeting scheduled for November 24, 2021 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2021.
Historic Preservation Commission
The meeting scheduled for November 23, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 28, 2021.
Montrose Urban Renewal Authority
The Montrose Urban Renewal Authority Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for November 17, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 22, 2021.
City Council
The City Council will consider the 2022 municipal budget and an ordinance to appropriate funds for the upcoming fiscal year. The body will also review land exchanges, annexation requests, and grant applications for housing and environmental cleanup.
- Adoption of the 2022 Municipal Budget (Ordinance 2567 and Resolution 2021-24)
- Liquor license application for El Buen Sabor Mexican Restaurant at 82 Rose Lane
- EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant application for $500,000 with a city match up to $100,000
- DOLA Planning Grant for housing needs assessment with a city match up to $76,000
- Development agreements with Stryker & Company Inc. and 1890 Homestead LLC
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal updates and equipment requests. The body is reviewing a supplemental budget ordinance and the plan for a mail ballot election in 2022.
- Update to Municipal Code Section 5-2-1 regarding Hotel Room Tax
- 2021 Supplemental Budget Ordinance
- 2022 Municipal Election Plan and Resolution for a Mail Ballot Election
- Equipment purchase request
- Montrose Public Safety Complex fitness equipment
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a rezoning request for a city-owned property and a variance request for a development project. These decisions affect land use and site development requirements in Montrose.
- Rezoning request for 0.32 acres at 434 S 1st Street from Central Business District (B-1) to Public District (P)
- Variance request for 1359 Anderson Road (Lots 1 & 2) to waive landscaping and paving requirements
City Council
The City Council will discuss the appropriation of funds for the 2022 fiscal year and the annexation and zoning of the McCracken Addition. The body will also consider updates to the city fee schedule and a loitering ordinance repeal.
- Ordinance 2567: Appropriating funds for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022
- Resolution 2021-23: Updating the fee schedule and Regulations Manual
- Ordinance 2568: Repealing section 6-1-26 regarding loitering
- Ordinance 2565 and 2566: Annexation and B-3 General Commercial zoning of the McCracken Addition
- Ordinance 2569: Rezoning Parcel #3767-202-00-907 from Public District to B-3 General Commercial District
City Council
City Council will hold a work session to discuss several development and grant applications. The meeting includes reviews of district boundary adjustments and specific development agreements.
- City Council District Boundary Adjustment Options
- Land Exchange & Development Agreement with Stryker and Company
- The Hub at Montrose Crossing Development Agreement
- DOLA Planning Grant Application for Housing Needs Assessment
- USEPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a special session to conduct mid-cycle informal reviews for the City Attorney and City Manager. This discussion will take place in an executive session.
- Executive session for City Attorney and City Manager mid-cycle informal reviews
Historic Preservation Commission
The meeting scheduled for October 26, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 23, 2021.
Montrose Urban Renewal Authority
The Montrose Urban Renewal Authority is meeting to discuss the Flex Building project at Colorado Outdoors. The board will consider a development agreement and a promissory note for site improvements.
- Development agreement with Colorado Outdoors for the Flex Building project
- Tax Increment Financing Anticipatory Loan of $1,100,000.00 for horizontal site improvements
City Council
The Montrose City Council is meeting to discuss the annexation and zoning of the McCracken Addition and approve several construction and service contracts. The body will also consider residential plat approvals and a lease for the Montrose Botanic Gardens.
- Contract award to Oldcastle SW Group for $447,976.38 for the Birch Street Bridge Replacement Project
- Contract renewal to Insituform Technologies, LLC not to exceed $250,000.00 for sanitary sewer lining
- Contract to S&E Wards Landscaping Management, Inc. not to exceed $65,007.00 for City facility landscaping
- Annexation of the McCracken Addition and its zoning as a B-3 General Commercial District
- Zoning change for Lot 1 and Outlot A of Yocum Subdivision from R-1A to B-4 Neighborhood Shopping District
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss several administrative and policy updates. Key topics include an intergovernmental agreement with Montrose County regarding land development and proposed changes to the 2022 fee schedule.
- Intergovernmental Agreement with County of Montrose regarding land development surrounding the City
- Proposed Fee Schedule Revisions for 2022
- Repeal of Municipal Code 6-1-26 regarding loitering
- Police Department Co-Responder Program update
- City Council District Boundary Adjustment Process
City Council
The City Council is meeting for an executive session to discuss property acquisition and proprietary business matters. The session includes discussions with Geyser Systems representatives.
- Executive session regarding property acquisition
- Proprietary business discussion with Geyser Systems representatives
Montrose Urban Renewal Authority
The Montrose Urban Renewal Authority is discussing the Flex Building Project with Colorado Outdoors. The board will consider authorizing a grant application and the drafting of a developer's agreement and promissory note for site improvements.
- Resolution 2021-01 to file a Colorado Community Revitalization Grant Program application
- Proposed agreement with Colorado Outdoors for Flex Building Project horizontal site improvements
- Proposed Promissory Note between MURA and the City of Montrose
- Review of TIF expenditures to date
City Council
The Montrose City Council will consider a construction contract for sidewalk extensions and three ordinances. The body will also set a hearing date for a church addition annexation.
- Contract award to Agave Construction for $75,900.00 for the Hawk Parkway Sidewalk Extension Project
- Ordinance 2564 to change zoning for Lot 1 and Outlot A of Yocum Subdivision from R-1A to B-4
- Resolution 2021-21 to set November 16, 2021 as the hearing date for the annexation of Grace Community Church Addition II
- Ordinance 2561 to repeal and replace Title 4 Chapter 4 Sections 1-18 of the Official Code
- Ordinance 2562 to repeal and replace Title 4 Chapter 1 Section 3 of the Official Code
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to review contract award recommendations for sewer and bridge projects. Members will also discuss a childcare needs assessment and a lease agreement for the Montrose Botanic Gardens.
- Interviews for Historic Preservation Commission applicants
- Uncompahgre Valley Alliance Childcare Needs Assessment results
- Lease agreement for 1800 Pavilion Drive (Montrose Botanic Gardens)
- 2021 Sanitary Sewer Cured in Place Pipe bid award recommendation
- Birch Street Bridge Replacement Project contract award
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a special session to discuss a personnel matter. The session is limited to an informal mid-cycle review of the City Attorney.
- Executive session regarding City Attorney mid-cycle informal review
Historic Preservation Commission
The Montrose Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review reports and presentations. The session includes an update on the La Raza Park Neighborhood/Tortilla Flats Historic Context Report and Survey.
- Update on La Raza Park Neighborhood/Tortilla Flats Historic Context Report and Survey
- DART Board/Historic Preservation Commission Liaison report
- CLG Education Scholarships information
City Council
The City Council is meeting to consider Emergency Ordinance 2560. This ordinance proposes a temporary moratorium on the establishment or relocation of adult gaming arcades within city limits.
- Emergency Ordinance 2560: Proposed moratorium on adult gaming arcade filings, licensure, and relocation for up to 180 days
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal code revisions and project contracts. The body is reviewing a potential moratorium on adult gaming arcades and an annexation for Grace Community Church.
- Adult Gaming Arcade Moratorium Ordinance
- Hawk Parkway Sidewalk Extension Project contract award
- Grace Community Church Addition Annexation
- Municipal Code revisions for Family Child Care Homes and Childcare Facilities
- CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets grant program application
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a special session to discuss the purchase, lease, or sale of property. The discussion includes property acquisition and acquisition for facility expansion.
- Executive session regarding property acquisition and facility expansion
City Council
The City Council will review a construction contract for utility replacements and multiple second-reading ordinances regarding zoning and annexations. The body is also deciding on appointments for the Youth City Council and a Planning Commission alternate.
- Contract award to Mountain Valley Contracting for $1,345,278.88 for Townsend Avenue Utility Replacements
- Ordinance 2555 and 2556 for the annexation and B-2 Highway Commercial zoning of Riverbend RV Park Addition II
- Contract amendment with Chamberlin Architects for $48,500.00 for a Phase II environmental site assessment
- Approval of Brown Ranch Subdivision Filing No. 7 Final Plat to create 22 residential lots
- Resolution 2021-20 to apply for a CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets grant
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to interview applicants for the Youth Council and Planning Commission. Members will discuss several project contracts and an intergovernmental agreement for liquor licensing services.
- Townsend Avenue Utility Replacements Project contract award
- Public Works Shop Design Contract amendment for Phase II Environmental Survey
- Intergovernmental Agreement for Liquor Licensing Services
- Gray and Black Market Marijuana Enforcement Grant Application
- Planning Commission Alternate applicant interviews
City Council
The City Council is meeting for an executive session to discuss property interests and regional development. The session covers negotiations and the potential purchase, lease, or sale of property for economic development.
- Executive session regarding regional development
- Discussion on property acquisition for economic development
City Council
The City Council will discuss several land-use items, including the annexation and zoning of the Riverbend RV Park Addition II. The body will also consider a grant application for marijuana enforcement and multiple ordinance readings regarding city code and right-of-way vacations.
- Annexation and B-2 Highway Commercial zoning of Riverbend RV Park Addition II
- Resolution 2021-17 for a Gray & Black Market Marijuana Enforcement grant application
- Ordinance 2557 to rezone Yokum Subdivision Lot 1 and Outlot A to B-4 Neighborhood Shopping District
- Preliminary plats for Bear Creek Subdivision Amendment #4 and The Falls at Valley Ranch South
- Special Events Liquor Permit for Dinner on Main Street on September 25, 2021
City Council
The City Council is meeting to vote on the second reading of four ordinances regarding the annexation and zoning of Riverside Park Addition II and III. The body will also consider a construction contract change order and review quarterly budget and tax reports.
- Change Order No. 1 for $94,668.00 to Mountain Valley Contracting for Rice Ditch piping
- Ordinance 2549: Annexation of Riverside Park Addition II
- Ordinance 2550: Zoning of Riverside Park Addition II as a 'P', Public District
- Ordinance 2551: Annexation of Riverside Park Addition III
- Ordinance 2552: Zoning of Riverside Park Addition III as a 'P', Public District
City Council
City Council will hold a work session to discuss the water resources outlook with State Representative Marc Catlin. The body will also review proposed revisions to municipal codes and a specific annexation request.
- Water Resources Outlook discussion
- McCracken Addition Annexation
- Pinon Way Right of Way Vacation Ordinance
- Municipal Code revisions for Planning Commission, Childcare Facilities, and Police Alarm Systems
- Special Events Alcohol Permit for Dinner On Main Street Event
City Council
The City Council is reviewing a construction contract amendment for the Montrose Public Safety Complex and permit applications for three mobile home parks. The body is also discussing several land annexations and zoning changes for the Riverside Park additions.
- Proposed $1,830,805.00 amendment for the Montrose Public Safety Complex construction
- Permit applications and financial contributions for Cottonwood, San Juan, and Green Acres mobile home parks
- Resolution 2021-12 for a $28,000.00 Victim Assistance Law Enforcement (VALE) Grant
- Ordinance 2548 to vacate a portion of Orchard Road
- Lease agreements for the Brown Center Building at 3325 N. Townsend Avenue
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss infrastructure and construction updates. The body will review a change order for MURA Phase II and a contract amendment for the Montrose Public Safety Complex. The session also includes a discussion on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
- MURA Phase II Public Infrastructure Change Order Number 1
- Montrose Public Safety Complex Construction Contract Amendment
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding
City Council
The City Council is convening for a special meeting. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to discuss security arrangements or investigations regarding a Drug Task Force presentation.
- Executive session regarding Drug Task Force presentation
Historic Preservation Commission
The Montrose Historic Preservation Commission will receive an update on the La Raza Park Neighborhood/Tortilla Flats Historic Context Report and Survey. The body will also discuss preservation tax credits.
- Update on La Raza Park Neighborhood/Tortilla Flats Historic Context Report and Survey
- Discussion on Preservation Tax Credits
- Approval of June 22, 2021 minutes
City Council
City Council will hold a work session to discuss several land use and administrative items. The session includes reviews of annexation and right-of-way exchanges for the Riverbend RV Park. Council will also discuss a lease agreement for the Brown Center and grant applications.
- Mobile Home Park Incentives
- Riverbend RV Park Addition II Annexation
- Riverbend RV Park Right of Way Exchange
- Lease and Sublease Agreement for 3325 North Townsend Avenue (Brown Center)
- Victim Assistance Law Enforcement (VALE) Grant Application
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a special session to discuss the purchase, lease, or sale of property. This discussion is focused on property acquisition related to economic development.
- Executive session regarding property acquisition for economic development