Montrose County public meetings in 2025

Montrose Urban Renewal Authority

The Montrose Urban Renewal Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the establishment of Project Area #2. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion regarding the establishment of Project Area #2

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting. It also voted to extend the Green Line building permit and start‑of‑work deadline to October 31, 2026 and to push the project termination date to December 31, 2028. Finally, the board set the next two meeting dates for December 10 and January 14, 2025.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (all voted yes)
• Extended Green Line permit/start‑of‑work deadline to Oct 31 2026 (unanimous)
• Amended Green Line project termination date to Dec 31 2028 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Dec 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
• Scheduled subsequent meeting for Jan 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit application to allow light industrial and manufacturing uses at 1421 Anderson Road, currently zoned B-3 General Commercial. The applicant is Gerardo Cervantes. The commission will also approve the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting and address any other business.

• Conditional use permit hearing for light industrial use at 1421 Anderson Road (applicant: Gerardo Cervantes)
• Approval of minutes from the October 22, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Roll call and meeting called to order

City Council

The Montrose City Council will consider approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Montrose Recreation District, adopting Ordinance 2698 for budget adjustments, and authorizing the sale of city property to Volunteers of America. The meeting also includes public hearings on the annexation of the Haynes Addition and the zoning of the area.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Montrose Recreation District for Shared Services
• Ordinance 2698: Second reading to amend budget appropriations
• Ordinance 2699: Second reading to authorize sale of city property to Volunteers of America
• Haynes Addition annexation and zoning (Ordinance 2700/2701)
• Seasons Subdivision Filing No. 2 Final Plat to create 25 residential lots

The council approved the minutes from the November meetings and adopted an intergovernmental agreement with the Montrose Recreation District. It passed a supplemental budget ordinance, a resolution authorizing $40 million in sewer revenue bonds, and a property sale to Volunteers of America. Additional actions included approving the 2026 municipal election plan, annexing the Haynes Addition, and conditionally approving the Seasons Subdivision final plat. All motions received unanimous approval.

• Approved November 17 and 18 meeting minutes (All voted yes)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Montrose Recreation District (All voted yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2698 (budget supplemental) on second reading (All voted yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-23 to fund $40 million sewer bond (All voted yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2699 to sell Niagara Road property to Volunteers of America (All voted yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-21 to conduct 2026 municipal election mail ballot (All voted yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-22 and Ordinance 2700 for Haynes Addition annexation (All voted yes)
• Approved Seasons Subdivision Filing No. 2 Final Plat with conditions (All voted yes)

City Council

The Montrose City Council work session will discuss several items, including a sewer revenue bond issue to fund a wastewater treatment plant, a CIP3 sewer interceptor, and the sewer portion of a public works facility. The council will also hear a reimbursement resolution related to that bond, review a transportation project for the Rio Grande/Oak Grove roundabout and Phase I extension, and interview two applicants for the Historic Preservation Commission. Additional items include designating an official posting location and general council discussion.

• Interview of Historic Preservation Commission applicants Jeremy Omvig and Kelly Dyer
• Discussion of Rio Grande/Oak Grove Roundabout & Phase I Rio Grande Extension Project
• Sewer Revenue Bond Issue for Wastewater Treatment Plant, CIP3 Sewer Interceptor, and sewer portion of Public Works Facility
• Reimbursement Resolution for Sewer Revenue Bond Issue
• Designation of Official Posting Location

Planning Commission

The Montrose County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 26, 2025 at 5:00 pm was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The commission will reconvene on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for December 23, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled for November 25, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for December 23, 2025

Montrose Urban Renewal Authority

The Montrose Urban Renewal Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review a contract extension for the Greenline Project. The board will also receive a TIF expenditure update and review the MURA handbook.

• Greenline Project contract extension
• TIF expenditure update
• Review of MURA handbook
• Approval of May 1, 2025 meeting minutes

The provided minutes contain only fragmented codes and no clear statements of actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. No specific decisions, dollar amounts, or project names are identifiable. The record appears to be procedural or incomplete.

City Council

The Montrose City Council will consider adopting the 2026 municipal budget, approving a new liquor license for Eatery 66 North, and amending zoning for two properties. The meeting will also include a public hearing on a real property sale to Volunteers of America.

• Approval of 2026 Municipal Budget (Ordinance 2695, Resolution 2025-20)
• New Hotel and Restaurant liquor license for Eatery 66 North at 232 E. Main Street
• Zoning change for Lot 1 of Parsons Subdivision to Highway Commercial District
• Zoning change for 12658 6450 Road to Medium Density/Manufactured Housing District
• Sale of City property on Niagara Road to Volunteers of America

The council approved the minutes from the November 4 meeting and granted a new hotel‑restaurant liquor license for Eatery 66 North. It adopted Ordinance 2695 on second reading, confirming the $168 million 2026 budget, and passed Resolution 2025‑20 adopting that budget. Several zoning and property ordinances were also approved, including Ordinances 2698, 2699, 2696 and 2697.

• Approved November 4 minutes (all yes)
• Approved new hotel‑restaurant liquor license at 232 E. Main St. (all yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2695, 2026 budget appropriation (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑20, 2026 municipal budget (all yes)
• Passed Ordinance 2698 amending 2025 budget expenditures (all yes)
• Passed Ordinance 2699 authorizing land swap with Volunteers of America (all yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2696 rezoning Lot 1, Parsons Subdivision to B‑2 (all yes except Ed Ulibarri no)
• Adopted Ordinance 2697 rezoning 12658 6450 Rd to R‑6 (all yes)

City Council

The Montrose City Council will hold a work session on November 17, 2025. The meeting includes introductions of new city employees and several discussion items, such as an update from Colorado Flights Alliance, an intergovernmental agreement with Montrose Recreation District, a CDBG grant modification request for Haven House, a mail‑ballot election plan for the 2026 municipal election, a presentation of the 2024 audit, and consideration of the 2025 Supplemental Budget Ordinance. The council will discuss and may adopt the supplemental budget ordinance. Public participation is available in person and via livestream.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Montrose Recreation District
• CDBG Grant Modification Request for Haven House
• Mail Ballot Election Plan for the 2026 Municipal Election
• 2024 Audit Presentation
• 2025 Supplemental Budget Ordinance

City Council

The City Council is convening for a special meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose of the session is to receive legal advice from the City Attorney’s Office regarding a litigation update.

• Executive session for litigation update and discussion

The council voted to enter an executive session to receive legal advice on a litigation update, with all members voting yes. The meeting reconvened later and then adjourned with no further action.

• Approved executive session for litigation update (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The commission will reconvene on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

City Council

The Montrose City Council will consider several items, including adopting Resolution 2025-18, which updates the city regulations manual and sets the 2026 fee schedule. The council will also hold first‑reading hearings on Ordinances 2695, 2696, and 2697, covering budget appropriations and zoning changes. Additional actions include a resolution on electric‑vehicle charging permitting standards, a contract for SCADA software services, and funding for asbestos remediation at the MADA property.

• Resolution 2025-18 – adopt 2026 fee schedule and revise regulations manual
• Ordinance 2695 – first reading to appropriate funds for fiscal year beginning Jan 2026
• Resolution 2025-19 – retain existing permitting process for electric‑vehicle charging developments
• MADA building asbestos removal assistance – approve $57,415.15 expenditure
• SCADA software service agreement with Browns Hill Engineering – $51,160 annual cost

The council unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance 2695, appropriating funds for the 2026 city budget totaling $168.9 million. It also adopted Resolution 2025-18 setting the 2026 fee schedule, and Resolution 2025-19 retaining current electric‑vehicle charging permitting standards. Additional approvals included $57,415.15 for MADA asbestos remediation, a $51,160 annual SCADA software service agreement, first‑reading rezoning of two parcels (Ordinances 2696 and 2697), and conditional approval of the Woods Crossing Subdivision Amended Preliminary Plat 2.

• Approved minutes of the Oct 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 2695 appropriating $168.9 M for FY 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑18 fee schedule for 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑19 retaining existing EV‑charging permitting standards (unanimous)
• Approved $57,415.15 expenditure for MADA asbestos remediation (unanimous)
• Approved $51,160 annual SaaS agreement for Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA system (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 2696 rezoning 1720 Niagara Rd to B‑2 (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 2697 rezoning 12658 6450 Rd to R‑6 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council Work Session scheduled for November 3, 2025, has been canceled. No other items are listed on the agenda.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed alterations to designated historic properties. The body will determine if the applications conform to the Official Code of the City of Montrose.

• Public hearing on alterations to Montrose City Hall
• Public hearing on alterations to Montrose Fire Dept. No. 1

The provided minutes contain only numeric codes and no clear record of any decisions, approvals, denials, or actions taken by the Historic Preservation Commission.

Planning Commission

The Montrose Planning Commission will hold hearings on three zoning requests and one amended preliminary plat. These items involve residential and commercial land use changes across several properties.

• Initial zoning of 0.59 acres to R-6 Medium Density/Manufactured Housing District at 12736 6450 Road
• Rezone of 1.1 acres from MHR to R-6 at 12658 6450 Road
• Rezone of 1.63 acres from R-4 High Density to B-2 Highway Commercial at 1720 Niagara Road
• Amended Preliminary Plat for Woods Crossing Subdivision to create 79 residential lots on a 14.73 acre site

City Council

The Montrose City Council will consider approving lease agreements for the Brown Center and two second-reading ordinances that would change zoning designations for local properties.

• Brown Center lease with Tuxedo Corn Company, LLC
• Brown Center lease with Montrose Lighthouse, Inc.
• Ordinance 2693: Change zoning from R-1A to OR for Murphy Boundary Line adjustment
• Ordinance 2694: Change zoning from P to R-1A for Black Canyon Golf Course boundary adjustment
• Resolution 2025-17: Set hearing date for Haynes Addition annexation

The council adopted two lease agreements for the Brown Center, allowing seasonal worker housing and a year‑round shelter. It also passed two zoning amendment ordinances and set a hearing date for the Haynes Addition annexation. The minutes of the October 6 and 7 meetings were approved and October 2025 was proclaimed Bullying Prevention Month.

• Approved minutes of the Oct 6 and Oct 7 City Council meetings (all yes)
• Approved Brown Center lease with Tuxedo Corn Company, LLC (all yes)
• Approved Brown Center lease with Montrose Lighthouse, Inc. (all yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2693 to rezone Murphy Boundary Line lot to Office‑Residential (all yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2694 to rezone Black Canyon Golf Course lot to Large Estate (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑17 setting Dec 2, 2025 hearing for Haynes Addition annexation (all yes)
• Proclaimed October 2025 as Bullying Prevention Month (Mayor presented proclamation)

City Council

The Montrose County City Council held a work session on October 20, 2025. Council members will discuss four agenda items: assistance for asbestos removal at the MADA building, proposed fee schedule updates for 2026, the electric vehicle charging permitting process, and WWTP SCADA software service. Staff will also present third‑quarter public safety statistics.

• MADA Building Asbestos Removal Assistance
• Proposed Fee Schedule Updates for 2026
• Electric Vehicle Charging Permitting Process
• WWTP SCADA Software Service
• Third Quarter Public Safety Statistics (staff comment)

Planning Commission

The Montrose County Planning Commission’s meeting set for October 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2025.

City Council

The Montrose City Council will approve minutes from September meetings and appoint a new Youth City Council member. It will consider a sole‑source purchase of $181,850 from Barbizon Lighting Company for lighting upgrades at the Montrose Pavilion. The council will also review an operating agreement with Access Early Education Foundation for a childcare facility at 703 S. 9th Street, and hold hearings on the annexation and zoning of the JC Mitchell Addition and related boundary adjustments.

• Sole source waiver and purchase of $181,850 from Barbizon Lighting Company for Montrose Pavilion lighting upgrades
• Operating Agreement with Access Early Education Foundation for childcare at 703 S. 9th Street
• Resolution 2025-16 and Ordinance 2691 for annexation of the JC Mitchell Addition
• Ordinance 2692 first reading to zone the JC Mitchell Addition as R-2 Low Density District
• Ordinance 2693 first reading to rezone lot 1 of the Murphy Boundary Line to Office‑Residential District

The council proclaimed September 15‑October 15, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month and approved the September meeting minutes. It appointed Keira Oldroyd to the Youth City Council and approved a sole‑source $181,850 lighting upgrade for the Montrose Pavilion. The council also approved an operating agreement with Access Early Education Foundation for a new childcare facility and adopted Resolution 2025‑16 and first‑reading ordinances for the JC Mitchell Addition annexation and related zoning changes.

• Approved September 15‑Oct 15 Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved September 15 and 16 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Keira Oldroyd to Youth City Council (unanimous)
• Approved sole‑source purchase of $181,850 lighting upgrades for Montrose Pavilion (unanimous)
• Approved Operating Agreement with Access Early Education Foundation for childcare facility; one no vote (Ed Ulibarri) and rest yes
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑16 for JC Mitchell Addition annexation (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2691 (JC Mitchell annexation) on first reading (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinances 2692‑2694 (zoning changes) on first reading (unanimous)

City Council

The Montrose City Council work session will review lease agreements for the Brown Center, consider the annexation of the Haynes Addition, and examine the proposed calendar for 2026 council meetings. These items are scheduled for discussion by staff presenters. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Brown Center Lease Agreements
• Haynes Addition Annexation
• 2026 City Council Meeting Calendar

City Council

The council will meet in an executive session to discuss a personnel matter under Colorado law. The session will also include a conference with the city attorney for legal advice and a review of potential real estate transactions. No formal decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss a personnel matter (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f))
• Conference with City Attorney for legal advice (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b))
• Discussion of potential purchase, lease, transfer, or sale of property (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a))
• Municipal Court Judge initial review and litigation update

The council voted to enter an executive session under Colorado law to discuss a personnel matter, obtain legal advice, and consider potential real estate transactions. The motion, made by Councilmember Doug Glaspell and seconded by Ed Ulibarri, passed with all members voting yes. No other actions were taken before the meeting adjourned.

• Approved entry into executive session (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Montrose County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed. The next Planning Commission meeting is set for Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montrose Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and hear reports. Discussions include the Tortilla Flats Historic District and a downtown walking tour.

• Approval of July 22, 2025 minutes
• CLG Overview and Incentives report
• Tortilla Flats Historic District report
• Downtown Walking Tour report

City Council

The Montrose City Council will discuss the renovation of a city-owned building for childcare and the approval of a preliminary plat for Sunset Village. The body will also consider appointments for the 2025-2026 Youth City Council and an intergovernmental agreement with METSA.

• Authorization of $850,000 for a childcare facility at 703 South 9th Street, including a $530,000 contract for Stryker and Company
• Approval of the Sunset Village Preliminary Plat
• METSA Third Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement
• Resolution 2025-15 appointing Deputy Police Chief Larry Witte to the METSA Board of Directors
• Appointments for the 2025-2026 Montrose Youth City Council

The council approved the minutes from the September 2 meeting and appointed members to the Montrose Youth City Council. It also approved the METSA intergovernmental agreement, appointed Deputy Police Chief Larry Witte as an alternate METSA board member, authorized an $850,000 renovation and contract for a new childcare facility at 703 S. 9th Street, and conditionally approved the Sunset Village Preliminary Plat for senior housing.

• Approved September 2 meeting minutes (all yes)
• Appointed eight youth council members for 2025‑2026 term (all yes)
• Approved METSA Third Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑15 appointing Deputy Police Chief Larry Witte as alternate METSA board representative (all yes)
• Authorized $850,000 for childcare facility renovation at 703 S. 9th Street, including $530,000 contract to Stryker and Company (all yes)
• Approved Sunset Village Preliminary Plat, conditioned on staff compliance with policies (all yes)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a childcare operator agreement and renovation designs. The body will also review a sole source purchase request for lighting at the Pavilion Auditorium.

• Sole source purchase request for Pavilion Auditorium lighting
• Childcare Facility Renovation Design presentation
• Childcare Operator Agreement for operations at 703 S. 9th Street

City Council

The council will open with a call to order and roll call, then enter an executive session to discuss a personnel issue involving the City Manager and City Attorney under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f). The meeting will close with reconvenement and adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss a personnel matter under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f) involving City Manager and City Attorney mid-cycle reviews

Council members voted to enter an executive session to discuss a personnel matter involving City Manager and City Attorney mid‑cycle reviews. The motion was made by J. David Reed, seconded by Doug Glaspell, and passed with all members voting yes. The meeting reconvened later and adjourned with no further action.

• Entered executive session for personnel review (unanimous approval)

Planning Commission

The Montrose County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025 at 5:00 pm has been cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is set for September 24, 2025.

City Council

The Montrose City Council work session will discuss several items, including a letter of support for grant writing assistance to the EPA for the Bullock Power Plant Project, a METSA intergovernmental agreement, and an appointment to the METSA Board. The council will also consider a legal representation agreement for a potential second MURA project, a grant modification request for a local planning capacity grant, a memorandum of agreement with Volunteers of America National Services and Magic Circle Players, and authorization for a childcare facility project.

• Legal Representation Agreement for a Potential Second MURA Project
• Childcare Facility Project Authorization
• METSA Third Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement
• Grant Modification Request to a Previously Awarded Local Planning Capacity Grant
• Memorandum of Agreement with Volunteers of America National Services and Magic Circle Players

City Council

The council will vote on a Retainer for Legal Services agreement with Bear Peak Law, PLLC for a proposed second MURA project. It will also review the Bear Creek Final Plat Filing 9B and consider grant-related items on the consent agenda. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a litigation update with the City Attorney.

• Retainer for Legal Services agreement with Bear Peak Law, PLLC for a second MURA project
• Bear Creek Final Plat Filing 9B
• Grant modification request for the Local Planning Capacity Grant
• Grant writing assistance for an EPA cleanup grant at Bullock Power Plant, 30 W. South 4th St.
• Executive session for litigation update with City Attorney

The Montrose City Council approved Bear Creek Subdivision Final Plat Filing No. 9B, which creates 23 residential lots on 31.92 acres at the intersection of 6530 Road and Lincoln Road, with standard conditions. The motion was made by Doug Glaspell, seconded by Ed Ulibarri, and passed with all members voting yes. The council also approved a grant modification, grant writing assistance for an EPA cleanup grant, a legal services retainer for a second MURA project, and other routine items.

• Approved Bear Creek Subdivision Final Plat Filing 9B (23 residential lots) – all voted yes
• Approved grant modification to the Local Planning Capacity Grant – all voted yes
• Approved grant writing assistance for EPA cleanup grant at Bullock Power Plant – all voted yes
• Approved Retainer for Legal Services with Bear Creek Law, PLLC for second MURA project – all voted yes
• Approved minutes of the August 19 2025 council meeting – all voted yes
• Proclaimed September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – all voted yes
• Entered executive session for litigation update with City Attorney – all voted yes

Planning Commission

The Montrose Planning Commission will review three rezoning applications: a 0.62‑acre change from Public to Large Estate at 2400 Columbine Lane, a 3.91‑acre change from Large Estate to Office‑Residential on the Murphy Boundary Line, and a 4.85‑acre initial zoning for a Low Density district at 15238 6720 Road. The commission will also hear a preliminary plat to subdivide 9.15 acres into four multifamily lots at 616 6600 Road. Decisions will be made on these land‑use proposals.

• Rezone 0.62 acres from "P" Public to "R-1A" Large Estate at 2400 Columbine Lane (applicant: James Renfrow)
• Rezone 3.91 acres from "R-1A" Large Estate to "OR" Office‑Residential on Murphy Boundary Line (applicant: Lakeview Contractors, Inc.)
• Initial zoning of 4.85 acres as "R-2" Low Density at 15238 6720 Road (applicant: Justin Mitchell)
• Preliminary plat to subdivide 9.15 acres into four multifamily lots at 616 6600 Road (applicant: Cook Family Trust)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for August 26, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2025.

City Council

The Montrose City Council will consider several actions, including approving a $1,085,472 change order for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project. It will also take a second reading of Ordinance 2690, which proposes multiple charter amendments, and set a hearing date for the Mitchell Addition annexation. Additional items include renewing the landfill services agreement with Bruin Waste Management and approving final plats for the Waterfall Canyon subdivision.

• Approve Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project Change Order #2 ($1,085,472.00)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2690 – multiple charter amendments
• Resolution 2025-14 – set hearing date for Mitchell Addition annexation
• Renew 2025 Landfill Agreement with Bruin Waste Management
• Approve Waterfall Canyon Subdivision Filing No. 6A Final Plat (5.09‑acre park)

The council approved the minutes of the August 5, 2025 meeting and the Montrose County Elections Intergovernmental Agreement. It adopted Ordinance 2690 on second reading, establishing the language and amendments for a Charter amendment question on the November 4, 2025 ballot, and approved the Mitchell Addition annexation. The council also authorized a $1,085,472 pre‑purchase of wastewater treatment equipment, renewed the 2025 Bruin Waste landfill agreement, and conditionally approved the Waterfall Canyon Subdivision Filing 6A final plat.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Montrose County Elections Intergovernmental Agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2690 on second reading, setting Charter amendment ballot (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-14 to annex Mitchell Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Wastewater Treatment Plant Change Order #2 for $1,085,472 (unanimous)
• Renewed 2025 Landfill Agreement with Bruin Waste (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Waterfall Canyon Subdivision Filing 6A final plat (unanimous)

City Council

The council will introduce new hires for police, streets, trash & recycle, animal control, parks, municipal court, and records. No specific policy decisions or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes time for general council discussion and staff comments.

• Introduction of new city employees: Police Officer Dominique Gonzalez; Streets Division Workers Alan Kellogg and Connor McRae; Trash & Recycle Operator Donald Sondgeroth; Animal Control Officer Grace Rockey; Parks and Special Projects Worker Travis Houle; PT Municipal Court Judge Thomas LeClaire; Record Tech/Incident Report Processing Nikki Steffes

Planning Commission

The scheduled Planning Commission meeting for August 13, 2025 was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting is set for August 27, 2025.

City Council

The Montrose City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine minutes and a resolution to apply for a $55,150 VALE grant. Major items include approving a contract for the 6600 Road waterline interconnect, licensing a new retail liquor store and a hotel/restaurant liquor establishment, and adopting several zoning and charter ordinances. Public comment will be accepted on each agenda item before motions are made.

• Award $757,318.89 contract to Hayes Excavating for 6600 Road Waterline Interconnect Project
• Approve new retail liquor license for West Main Liquor LLC at 113 W. Main Street
• Approve new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Typhoon Hospitality, Inc. at 344 and 356 E. Main Street
• Authorize assignment of a private activity bond allocation to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (Resolution 2025-12)
• Consider Ordinance 2690 to amend the City Charter and place a ballot measure for the November 4, 2025 election

The council approved the minutes of the July 14 and 15 meetings and cancelled the December 16 regular meeting. It adopted resolutions for a $55,150 VALE grant and a private activity bond allocation, approved three liquor licenses, and adopted the 2025 Master Continuity of Operations Plan. Several zoning and annexation ordinances were also passed.

• Approved July 14 & 15 meeting minutes (all voted yes)
• Approved cancellation of Dec 16 regular meeting (all voted yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-11 authorizing VALE grant ($55,150) (all voted yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-12 authorizing private activity bond allocation (all voted yes)
• Approved Retail Liquor Store license for West Main Liquor at 113 W. Main St. (all voted yes)
• Approved Hotel and Restaurant liquor license for Persimmon / Ms So at 344 & 346 E. Main St. (all voted yes)
• Approved 2025 Master Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan (all voted yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2683 on second reading (all voted yes except Ed Ulibarri voted no)

City Council

The Montrose City Council work session will discuss three items: the Mitchell Addition annexation, a change order for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project, and renewal of the 2025 landfill agreement. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda. The meeting will be held in person at the City Council Chambers with livestream access.

• Mitchell Addition annexation (presentation by Senior Planner William Reis)
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project Change Order #2 (presentation by Utilities Director David Bries)
• 2025 Landfill Agreement Renewal (presentation by Public Works Director Jim Scheid)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montrose Historic Preservation Commission will approve the minutes from its April 22, 2025 meeting, open a brief public comment period, and hear two presentations—a Tortilla Flats update and a Saving Places presentation. No other actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes dated April 22, 2025
• Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker
• Tortilla Flats update presentation
• Saving Places presentation
• Adjournment

City Council

The Montrose City Council will hold a hearing and vote on a retail liquor store license application for West Main Liquor LLC at 113 W. Main Street. The council will also conduct hearings and first‑reading votes on annexations and zoning changes for the Waterfall Canyon Pond and West Additions. Additional items include first readings of several zoning ordinances and a consent agenda.

• New retail liquor store license for West Main Liquor LLC at 113 W. Main St.
• Hearing on annexation of Waterfall Canyon Pond Addition (Resolution 2025-09, Ordinance 2686)
• Hearing on annexation of Waterfall Canyon West Addition (Resolution 2025-10, Ordinance 2688)
• First reading of Ordinance 2683 amending density standards in the B-1 zone
• First reading of Ordinance 2684 changing Lot 1 of Carrier Neutral Location Minor Subdivision to B-1 district

The Montrose City Council adopted resolutions to accept grant funds and to approve annexations of the Waterfall Canyon Pond Addition and the Waterfall Canyon West Addition. First‑reading ordinances establishing R‑3 medium‑density zoning for both parcels were passed. The council also approved the minutes of prior meetings and adopted a grant‑acceptance resolution.

• Approved June 30 and July 1 meeting minutes (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-08 to accept Colorado State Forest Service grant (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-09 findings of fact for Waterfall Canyon Pond Addition annexation (all yes)
• Passed Ordinance 2686 (annexation of Waterfall Canyon Pond Addition) on first reading; Ed Ulibarri voted no, all others yes
• Passed Ordinance 2687 (R‑3 zoning for Waterfall Canyon Pond Addition) on first reading; Ed Ulibarri voted no, all others yes
• Passed Ordinance 2688 (annexation of Waterfall Canyon West Addition) on first reading (all yes)
• Passed Ordinance 2689 (R‑3 zoning for Waterfall Canyon West Addition) on first reading (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-10 findings of fact for Waterfall Canyon West Addition annexation (all yes)

City Council

The Montrose City Council work session will introduce several new employees. Council members will discuss a private activity bond allocation, a VALE grant authorization, a contract award for the 6600 Road waterline extension, the city's Master Continuity of Operations Plan, and a draft ordinance proposing revisions to the city charter. The agenda lists these items for discussion only.

• 2025 Private Activity Bond Allocation
• VALE Grant Authorization
• 6600 Road Waterline Extension Project contract award
• City of Montrose Master Continuity of Operations Plan
• Draft ordinance for proposed charter revisions

City Council

The council will hold an executive session to discuss a personnel matter under Colorado law, specifically interviewing applicants for a Municipal Court Judge position. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Executive session: personnel matter (Municipal Court Judge applicant interviews) per C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(f)
• Call to order by Mayor Dave Frank
• Roll call by the City Clerk
• Reconvenement and adjournment

At 11:20 a.m., Council members moved and seconded a motion to enter an executive session to discuss a personnel matter under C.R.S. Section 24‑6‑402(4)(f). All members voted yes, and the motion passed. The council reconvened later and adjourned with no further action.

• Entered executive session for personnel matter (unanimous vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review and discuss two subdivision sketch plan proposals. These items involve the development of single-family lots and townhomes on Chipeta Road and Odelle Road.

• Pioneer Ranch Subdivision Sketch Plan: 19 single-family lots and townhomes at 16587 Chipeta Rd
• Odelle Road Townhomes Subdivision Sketch Plan: 59 townhome lots at 1934 Odelle Rd

City Council

The Montrose City Council will review several expenditure authorizations, including a $66,262,041 request for the remaining portion of the Public Works Facility Project. It will also consider right‑of‑way purchases on Colorado Avenue ($50,000) and Rio Grande Avenue ($52,636), and approve $818,251.41 for the Rio Grande Dry Utility Relocation and Installation Project. Additional items include a change order of $104,843 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1 design and a notice to add a charter amendment question to the November 2025 ballot.

• Authorize $66,262,041 for the remaining portion of the Public Works Facility Project
• Approve $818,251.41 for the Rio Grande Dry Utility Relocation and Installation Project
• Authorize $50,000 to purchase right of way along Colorado Avenue west of Rio Grande Avenue
• Authorize $52,636 to purchase right of way along Rio Grande Avenue at East Oak Grove Road
• Approve $104,843 change order for Return Activated Sludge piping design in the Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1

The council approved the remaining $66,262,041 portion of the Public Works Facility project. It also approved right‑of‑way purchases for Colorado Avenue ($50,000) and Rio Grande Avenue ($52,636), a $818,251.41 utility relocation project, a $104,843 design change for the wastewater plant, and a notice to place a charter amendment question on the Nov. 4, 2025 ballot. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $66,262,041 for the remaining Public Works Facility Project (unanimous)
• Authorized $50,000 right‑of‑way purchase on Colorado Avenue (unanimous)
• Authorized $52,636 right‑of‑way purchase on Rio Grande Avenue at East Oak Grove Road (unanimous)
• Approved $818,251.41 for Rio Grande Dry Utility Relocation and Installation Project (unanimous)
• Approved $104,843 design change for Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved notice to Montrose County Clerk for charter amendment ballot question (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 17, 2025 council meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates to density standards and garage setbacks. The body will also review the acceptance of grant funds from the Colorado State Forest Service for wildfire mitigation and forest health.

• Update to Chapter 7 of Title 11 regarding B-1 Zone District density standards
• Update to Chapter 7 of Title 11 regarding residential front-yard garage setbacks
• Acceptance of Colorado State Forest Service grant funds for wildfire mitigation and forest health

City Council

The City Council will meet for an executive session to discuss the purchase, lease, or sale of property interests. The discussion focuses on development plans for historic City Hall.

• Executive session regarding development plans for historic City Hall

The council voted unanimously to open an executive session to consider purchase, lease, transfer, or sale matters related to historic City Hall development plans. After the executive session, the council unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting with no further action taken.

• Entered executive session to discuss historic City Hall property matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting with no further action (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Montrose Planning Commission will review four requests to change land use designations. These include two rezoning requests and two initial zoning proposals for new additions.

• Rezone 0.48 acres at 433 S 1st St from Public District to Central Business District
• Rezone 1 acre at 675 6600 Rd from Manufactured Housing Residential to Medium Density/Manufactured Housing District
• Initial zoning of R-3 Medium Density District for 8.98 acres at Waterfall Canyon Pond Addition
• Initial zoning of R-3 Medium Density District for 1.21 acres at Waterfall Canyon West Addition

City Council

The Montrose City Council will review and vote on several agenda items, including the approval of the June 3 meeting minutes and a resolution setting August 5, 2025 as the hearing date for the Black Jack Addition annexation. Council members will also consider the Eagle Ranch South Filing 2 Final Plat, which proposes creating four residential lots with associated easements. Public comment will be accepted on the listed items, and an Immigrant Heritage Month proclamation will be presented.

• Approve minutes of the June 3, 2025 regular City Council meeting
• Resolution 2025-07: set Aug 5, 2025 hearing date for Black Jack Addition annexation
• Eagle Ranch South Filing 2 Final Plat to create 4 residential lots and related easements
• Immigrant Heritage Month proclamation
• Staff report on sales, use, and excise taxes

The council proclaimed June 2025 as Immigrant Heritage Month. It approved the minutes of the June 3, 2025 meeting with all members voting yes. The council adopted Resolution 2025-07, setting August 5, 2025 as the hearing date for the annexation of the Black Jack Addition, with all members voting yes. It conditionally approved the Eagle Ranch South Filing 2 Final Plat for four residential lots, with all members voting yes.

• Proclaimed June 2025 Immigrant Heritage Month (no vote recorded)
• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-07 for Black Jack Addition annexation hearing (all yes)
• Conditionally approved Eagle Ranch South Filing 2 Final Plat (all yes)

City Council

The Montrose City Council will hold a work session to discuss three items. Staff will present a change order for the wastewater treatment plant design‑build contract. The council will also hear about the Rio Grande Corridor dry utility relocation and installation, and a recommendation on authorizing the overall public works facility project.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant design‑build contract change order
• Rio Grande Corridor dry utility relocation and installation
• Public Works Facility overall project authorization recommendation

Planning Commission

The Montrose County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 5:00 pm has been cancelled. The next Planning Commission meeting is set for Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

City Council

The Montrose City Council will review several items, including a fireworks display permit for the Fourth of July, two resolutions setting July 15 hearing dates for the Waterfall Canyon Pond and West annexations, and the Sugarpine Subdivision Preliminary Plat. Council members will also consider a $59,147.40 purchase of 65 Axon Taser 10 devices and a certification bundle for the police department. The meeting includes routine approval of the May 20 minutes and a public comment period for non‑agenda items.

• Fireworks Display Permit for the annual Fourth of July fireworks
• Resolution 2025-05: set July 15, 2025 hearing date for Waterfall Canyon Pond Addition annexation
• Resolution 2025-06: set July 15, 2025 hearing date for Waterfall Canyon West Addition annexation
• Sugarpine Subdivision Preliminary Plat approval (subject to conditions)
• Purchase of 65 Axon Taser 10 devices and certification bundle for $59,147.40

The council approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting and authorized the Fourth of July fireworks display, each with unanimous support. Two annexation resolutions for Waterfall Canyon parcels were adopted, with Councilor Ed Ulibarri voting no and all other members voting yes. The Sugarpine Subdivision Preliminary Plat was conditionally approved, also with Ed Ulibarri voting no and the rest voting yes. Finally, the purchase of 65 Axon Taser 10 devices and a certification bundle for $59,147.40 was approved unanimously.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (all voted yes)
• Approved Fourth of July Fireworks Display Permit (all voted yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-05 annexing Waterfall Canyon Pond Addition (Ed Ulibarri no, all others yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-06 annexing Waterfall Canyon West Addition (Ed Ulibarri no, all others yes)
• Conditionally approved Sugarpine Subdivision Preliminary Plat (Ed Ulibarri no, all others yes)
• Approved purchase of 65 Axon Taser 10s and certification bundle for $59,147.40 (all voted yes)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss three items: the 2025 Water Supply Outlook presented by City Engineer Scott Murphy; the proposed annexation of the Black Jack Addition presented by Senior Planner William Reis; and a purchase request for an Axon Taser 10 bundle presented by Police Chief Blaine Hall. No decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion only.

• 2025 Water Supply Outlook (discussion) – Staff: City Engineer Scott Murphy
• Black Jack Addition Annexation (discussion) – Staff: Senior Planner William Reis
• Axon Taser 10 Bundle Purchase Request (discussion) – Staff: Police Chief Blaine Hall

Planning Commission

The commission will review a preliminary plat application for the Sugarpine Subdivision. The proposal subdivides a 16.82‑acre site into 36 residential lots on Lot 1 of the Sugarpine Minor Subdivision, south of Evans St and west of 6700 Rd. The property is currently zoned “R‑3” Medium Density District and the applicant is Sugarpine Montrose, LLC. The meeting will also address routine items such as approving the April 9, 2025 minutes, any additions or deletions, and other business.

• Approval of minutes from the April 9, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Preliminary plat review for Sugarpine Subdivision: 16.82 acres, 36 residential lots
• Additions or deletions (unspecified items)
• Other business
• Motion to adjourn

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for May 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The commission’s next meeting is set for Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

City Council

The Montrose City Council will review two residential subdivision final plats and a zoning change. The body is also considering a grant application for comprehensive plan updates and a significant contract change order for site fill.

• Change Order No. 1 for $1,275,000 to Williams Construction for Public Works Irrigation Relocation and Preliminary Site Fill
• Ordinance 2682: Zoning change for Lot 11 of Richards Subdivision from General Commercial to Public District
• Bear Creek Subdivision Filing No. 9A Final Plat to create 18 residential lots
• Brown Ranch Subdivision Filing No. 9 Final Plat to create 24 residential lots
• Resolution 2025-04: Authorization to pursue a DOLA grant for Envision 2040 Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code updates

The City Council voted unanimously to award a $1,275,000 change order to Williams Construction for irrigation relocation and site fill at the new public works facility. It also adopted Ordinance 2682, rezoning 16.2 acres on Anderson Road to a Public District. Conditional approvals were given for the Bear Creek (18 lots) and Brown Ranch (24 lots) subdivision final plats. The council adopted Resolution 2025-04 to seek a $22,500 grant for updating the Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved $1,275,000 change order to Williams Construction (all voted yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2682 rezoning 16.2 acres on Anderson Road (all voted yes)
• Conditionally approved Bear Creek Subdivision Filing No. 9A Final Plat – 18 residential lots (all voted yes)
• Conditionally approved Brown Ranch Subdivision Filing No. 9 Final Plat – 24 residential lots (all voted yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-04 to pursue $22,500 Energy Impact Assistance Fund grant (all voted yes)
• Approved minutes of May 5 and May 6, 2025 meetings (all voted yes)

City Council

The Montrose City Council will introduce several new employees. Council members will hear a request for a grant from the Energy Impact Assistance Fund. They will discuss annexations for the Waterfall Canyon Pond Addition and Waterfall Canyon West Addition. The council will also review proposed charter amendments before concluding with staff comments.

• Introduction of new city employees
• Energy Impact Assistance Fund grant application request
• Waterfall Canyon Pond Addition annexation
• Waterfall Canyon West Addition annexation
• Proposed charter amendments

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 14, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and the next meeting is set for May 28, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will appoint the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the 2025-2026 term. The body will also consider a zoning change, a liquor license application, and two infrastructure contracts.

• Liquor license application for D'Luna Restaurant LLC at 1019 E. Main Street
• Ordinance 2682: Zoning change for Lot 11 of Richards Subdivision from General Commercial to Public District
• Contract extension with Stripe-a-Lot LLC for pavement marking services totaling $300,000.00
• Change Order No. 1 for Sanitary Sewer CIP3 Project phase 2 design in the amount of $97,800.00

The Montrose City Council approved a hotel‑and‑restaurant liquor license for D'Luna Restaurant at 1019 E. Main Street. It also passed a rezoning ordinance, extended a pavement‑marking contract, approved a sewer‑design change order, and confirmed the mayor and mayor‑pro‑tem for 2025‑2026. All motions received unanimous approval.

• Approved new hotel and restaurant liquor license for D'Luna Restaurant (all voted yes)
• Passed Ordinance 2682 first reading to rezone Lot 11 to Public District (all voted yes)
• Approved $300,000 extension of pavement marking contract with Stripe-a-Lot LLC (all voted yes)
• Approved $97,800 Change Order No. 1 for Sanitary Sewer CIP3 Phase 2 design (all voted yes)
• Nominated Dave Frank as Mayor for 2025‑2026 term (all voted yes)
• Nominated Judy Ann Files as Mayor Pro Tem for 2025‑2026 term (all voted yes)
• Approved minutes of the March 31, 2025 special and regular council meetings (all voted yes)

City Council

The council will introduce several new city employees. It will consider a fireworks display permit application and a contract change order for relocating irrigation and preliminary site fill at the public works facility. Staff will present a report from the Montrose Police Department. The meeting will conclude with general council discussion.

• Introduction of new city employees (customer service tech, building inspector, police staff assistant, animal shelter tech, utilities worker)
• Fireworks Display Permit Application (staff: Pavilion and Community Events Manager Kathryn Schroer)
• Public Works Facility Irrigation Relocation and Preliminary Site Fill Construction – Contract Change Order No. 1 (staff: City Engineer Scott Murphy)
• Montrose Police Department Report (staff: Deputy Police Chief Tim Cox)
• General City Council Discussion

City Council

The Montrose City Council will convene an executive session with the City attorney to receive legal advice on the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property and to receive a litigation update. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session with City attorney for legal advice on property acquisition under C.R.S. 24-6-402
• Litigation update discussion
• Call to order by Mayor J. David Reed
• Roll call by the City Clerk

The council approved a motion to enter an executive session to receive legal advice on property matters and litigation. The motion passed with all members voting yes. Later, the council approved a motion to adjourn the meeting with no further action, also passing unanimously.

• Entered executive session for legal advice (all voted yes)
• Adjourned meeting with no further action (all voted yes)

Montrose Urban Renewal Authority

The Montrose Urban Renewal Authority board will consider a development agreement for a Hampton Inn presented by Jeff Lamont of Lamont Companies, Inc. and John Stueber of Summit Capital. The board will also receive updates on TIF expenditures, the Rivers Edge at Colorado Outdoors project, and discuss establishing additional MURA project areas. Annual officer appointments for the board will be made.

• Hampton Inn development agreement – presented by Lamont Companies, Inc. and Summit Capital
• TIF expenditure update – presented by City Engineer Scott Murphy
• Rivers Edge at Colorado Outdoors project update – presented by David Dragoo
• Discussion on establishing additional MURA project areas – led by Executive Director William Bell
• Annual board officer appointments – President, Vice-President, Secretary

The MURA Board approved the minutes from the June 26, 2024 meeting. It then approved the Greenline Development Agreement as presented, with all members voting in favor. Finally, the board added the proposed incentive funding formula to the MURA Manual, also with unanimous support.

• Approved June 26, 2024 meeting minutes (all voted yes)
• Approved Greenline Development Agreement (all voted in favor)
• Added incentive funding formula to MURA Manual (all voted in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 23, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The next meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2025.

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will consider approval of the minutes from its February 25, 2025 meeting. It will also provide a public comment period for residents to speak on any topics not on the agenda. No other items are scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of minutes dated February 25, 2025
• Public comment period (3‑minute limit per speaker)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review and discuss a proposal from Ogden Views, LLC for the Leonard Farms Subdivision. The project is located off Ogden and Otter Roads.

• Leonard Farms Subdivision Sketch Plan: proposal for 547 single-family lots and up to 1,296 multifamily or townhome units
• Leonard Farms proposal includes potential commercial development and public park land
• Review of property zoned R-3, R-3A, R-4, and B-4

City Council

The City Council will hold a Citizen Interactive Session with Ron Smith. The session will discuss a municipal bond offering, the comment period for council meetings, the citizen interactive platform, a town hall request, sales tax, a long‑term capital projects forecast, and the emergency plan (including citizens preparing 100,000 meals). No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting is for discussion and public input.

• Municipal bond offering
• Council meetings – comment period
• Citizen Interactive platform
• Town hall request
• Emergency plan (citizens preparing 100,000 meals)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several staff recommendations and requests. Items include a housing planning grant application and a change order for the Sanitary Sewer CIP3 Phase 2 Design.

• Opportunity Fund Assistance Request for MADA Project
• Housing Planning Grant Application Request
• Sanitary Sewer CIP3 Change Order for Phase 2 Design
• Fire Flow Subdivision II Release of Easement
• 2025 Pavement Marking Contract Extension Recommendation

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting is scheduled for an executive session, which is a private discussion.

• Personnel evaluations for the City Manager
• Personnel evaluations for the City Attorney
• Discussion regarding the Municipal Court Judge

The council entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters. It then voted to terminate the Municipal Court Judge’s contract. A later motion directed Human Resources to draft Personnel Action forms for the mayor’s signature. The meeting was adjourned with no further action.

• Entered executive session for personnel matters (all voted yes)
• Terminated Municipal Court Judge contract (all voted yes)
• Directed Human Resources to draft Personnel Action forms (all voted yes)
• Adjourned meeting with no further action (all voted yes)

City Council

The City Council will discuss authorizing a housing planning grant and awarding contracts for parks maintenance. The body is also considering funding for streetlight upgrades and the release of utility easements.

• Resolution 2025-03 to pursue a Housing Planning Grant for a housing action plan and Comprehensive Plan update
• Parks and Vacant Lot Fertilizer and Herbicide Application Contract award to Aspen SavATree for $140,000.00
• Parks turf maintenance contract extension with Green and Bearit for $132,412.00
• Authorization of $120,000.00 for Year 3 of the Street Light Upgrade Project LED and pole replacements
• Closure of 400 and 500 blocks of Main Street and Uncompahgre Avenue on June 21, 2025, for Habitat for Humanity Rock the Block

The council approved the minutes from the March 10 and March 18 meetings and authorized a temporary street closure for a Habitat for Humanity event. It appointed Bethany Maher to the Historic Preservation Commission, adopted a resolution to pursue a $56,250 housing planning grant, awarded a $140,000 parks fertilizer contract, extended a $132,412 turf maintenance contract, authorized $120,000 for street‑light upgrades, and released utility easements for the Fire Flow Subdivision II.

• Approved March 10 and March 18 meeting minutes (all voted yes)
• Approved main‑street closure for Habitat for Humanity event (all voted yes)
• Approved appointment of Bethany Maher to Historic Preservation Commission (all voted yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-03 to seek $56,250 housing planning grant (all voted yes)
• Awarded Parks and Vacant Lot Fertilizer/Herbicide contract to Aspen SaveATree for $140,000 (all voted yes)
• Extended Parks Turf Maintenance contract with Green and Bearit for $132,412 (all voted yes)
• Authorized $120,000 for Year 3 Street Light Upgrade project (all voted yes)
• Approved release of utility easements in Fire Flow Subdivision II (all voted yes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will first approve the minutes from its March 12 meeting. It will then consider a rezoning request for Lot 11 in the Richards Subdivision at the end of Anderson Road, changing the designation from B‑3 General Commercial to P Public. The commission may also address any other business before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the March 12, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Consider rezoning of Lot 11, Richards Subdivision (Anderson Road) from B‑3 General Commercial to P Public
• Other business

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for March 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2025.

City Council

The Montrose City Council will consider several items, including a $55,000,000 lease and lease‑purchase agreement with UMB Bank, a $1,260,726.21 change order for surface treatment, and a $3,768,000 street‑maintenance contract. The council will also review a liquor‑license transfer, a $250,000 sidewalk improvement expense, and the purchase of a $394,800 street sweeper. Public comment will be accepted on each agenda item. Routine items such as the consent agenda and staff reports are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2679 – $55,000,000 lease and lease‑purchase agreement with UMB Bank
• Change Order No. 3 – $1,260,726.21 to A‑1 Chipseal for surface treatment
• Moving Montrose Forward 2025 Street Maintenance Contract – $3,768,000 (including $3,700,000 to Oldcastle SW Group and $68,000 to Delta‑Montrose Electric Association)
• Sidewalk Improvement Project expense – $250,000 for the 2025 MoveMo Project
• Purchase of one Tymco Street Sweeper – $394,800 from Intermountain Sweeper

City Council

The Montrose City Council will hold a work session on March 17, 2025. Council members will discuss a main‑street closure for the Rock the Block event, consider contract award recommendations for parks fertilizer, herbicide and turf maintenance, and vote on authorizing the 2025 streetlight replacement project. An interview with Historic Preservation Commission applicant Bethany Maher is also on the agenda. The meeting includes a general discussion period and staff reports.

• Rock the Block event main street closure
• Parks fertilizer and herbicide contract award recommendation
• Parks turf maintenance contract award recommendation
• 2025 streetlight replacement project authorization

Planning Commission

The Montrose Planning Commission will consider three land use applications. These include a setback variance and two residential subdivision proposals.

• Setback variance application for Lots 1-4 of the Willerup Subdivision by Julian Jaramillo
• Amended preliminary plat for The Preserve Subdivision Filings 6 and 7 (25 residential lots) by Amerdev, LLC
• Subdivision sketch plan for 23 townhome units at Chelsi Replat Filing No. 3 off Margo Court by El Chapin Investment Group, LLC

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session to discuss a personnel matter. The discussion is focused on the Municipal Court Judge.

• Executive session regarding Municipal Court Judge personnel matter

City Council

The council will approve the minutes from the February 18 meetings and hear a transfer of a tavern liquor license at 1980 N. Townsend Avenue. It will hold a first‑reading hearing on Ordinance 2679, a $55 million lease and lease‑purchase agreement with UMB Bank, and second‑reading votes on Ordinances 2680 and 2681 affecting zoning and water‑sewer regulations. The agenda also includes public comment on final plats for the Cedar View Subdivision No. 2 and Eagle Ranch South residential projects.

• Transfer of Tavern liquor license at 1980 N. Townsend Avenue from Montrose Lodging LLC (Hampton Inn) to S3 Montrose LLC (Hampton Inn)
• Ordinance 2679 first reading: site lease and lease‑purchase agreement with UMB Bank, authorizing up to $55,000,000 in certificates of participation
• Ordinance 2680 second reading: amend Spruce Point Subdivision zoning from R‑3A with conditions to R‑3A without conditions
• Ordinance 2681 second reading: amend Title 3 Chapter 5 Sections 12, 13, 19 of city water and sewer system regulations
• Cedar View Subdivision No. 2 Planned Development Filing 2 final plat creating 19 residential lots

City Council

The scheduled City Council meeting for March 3, 2025 was canceled. No decisions or votes will take place. The agenda listed a citizen interactive session with Ron Smith to discuss topics such as a municipal bond offering, sales tax, and long‑term capital projects, but these discussions will not occur.

City Council

The City Council will interview a Historic Preservation Commission applicant and discuss street maintenance contracts, sidewalk improvements, and a new street sweeper purchase.

• Interview Bethany Maher for Historic Preservation Commission
• Review street maintenance contracts
• Authorize sidewalk improvements project expenses
• Consider street sweeper purchase recommendation

City Council

The Montrose City Council will meet at 12:00 PM on March 3, 2025. After the work session, the council will enter an executive session to receive legal advice on active and potential litigation, as authorized by C.R.S. Section 24‑6‑402(4)(b). The meeting will conclude with reconvenement and adjournment.

• Call to order by Mayor J. David Reed
• Executive session: legal advice on active and potential litigation (C.R.S. 24‑6‑402(4)(b))
• Reconvenement and adjournment

Planning Commission

The Montrose Planning Commission will meet to conduct training on Defensible Decision Making. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting.

• Defensible Decision Making Training

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montrose Historic Preservation Commission will approve minutes from August 27, 2024, elect a chairperson, vice‑chairperson, and secretary, and vote on an update to its bylaws. Public comment will be allowed for topics not on the agenda. No other actions are listed.

• Approve minutes dated August 27, 2024
• Elect chairperson
• Elect vice‑chairperson
• Elect secretary
• Vote to update Historic Preservation Commission bylaws

City Council

The council will introduce several new city employees. It will discuss an update on the Townsend and East Oak Grove intersection widening right‑of‑way application presented by City Engineer Scott Murphy. Staff will report on the City Hall artwork update. The meeting will end with general council discussion.

• Introduction of new city employees: Dillon Bailey, Kenzie Larson, Joe Tatar, Leif Betancourt‑Ege, Abarrane Rojas
• Discussion of Townsend and East Oak Grove Intersection widening right‑of‑way application (update)
• Staff report on City Hall artwork update

City Council

The Montrose City Council will convene an executive session to discuss possible purchases, acquisitions, leases, transfers, or sales of real or personal property. No specific properties or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda. The session follows the standard call to order, roll call, and will conclude with adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of real or personal property

City Council

The Montrose City Council will consider several items, including a consent agenda for routine approvals, a resolution authorizing a $56,003 Victims of Crime Act grant for the police department, first‑reading ordinances affecting zoning and water‑sewer regulations, and a purchase of crack seal material for $105,000. Public comment will be accepted on the grant and the material purchase. The council will also hear youth and city council comments before adjourning.

• Approve consent agenda items: minutes of Feb. 4 meeting, reschedule Apr. 1 meeting to Mar. 31, and disposal auction of city‑owned equipment
• Adopt Resolution 2025-02 authorizing a $56,003 VOCA grant for the Montrose Police Department
• First reading of Ordinance 2680 to amend Spruce Point Subdivision zoning from conditional to unconditional R‑3A
• First reading of Ordinance 2681 to amend sections of the city water and sewer system regulations
• Approve purchase of crack seal material from DISSCO for $105,000

Planning Commission

The Montrose Planning Commission will discuss two development proposals. Item 5 is a variance request to exceed the 40‑foot height limit for Lot A of the Justice Center Subdivision, which is zoned B‑2 Highway Commercial. Item 6 is a review of the Hilltop Subdivision Sketch Plan that would allow 402 residential units on 24.8 acres in the R‑4 High Density District. The commission will also approve the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting.

• Consider variance to exceed 40‑ft height limit for Lot A, Justice Center Subdivision (B‑2 Highway Commercial) – applicant: Montrose County
• Review Hilltop Subdivision Sketch Plan: 402 residential units on 24.8 acres, east side of 6600 Road north of Locust Road (R‑4 High Density) – applicant: Housing Partners of Montrose, LLC
• Approve minutes of the January 22, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

City Council

The Montrose City Council will consider approval of the minutes from the January 21 2025 meeting. Council members will vote on a series of contracts, including a $3,709,411.25 construction contract for the West Main Revitalization Project, a $60,000 Fourth of July fireworks contract with Zambelli Fireworks, a $150,000 construction‑management contract for the Public Works Facility, a $1,350,000 design‑build contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements, and a $77,770 gearbox installation contract at the wastewater plant. The council will also consider the transfer of a fermented malt beverage and wine license at 17250 Highway 550 from Hangin Tree Travel Plaza LLC to Horse Thief Holdings LLC (doing business as Wild West).

• West Main Revitalization Project – $3,709,411.25 construction expenditures (including $3,379,411.25 contract to Ridgway Valley Enterprises)
• Fourth of July fireworks display contract with Zambelli Fireworks Manufacturing Company, Inc. – $60,000
• Public Works Facility construction‑management (CMGC) contract to FCI Constructors, Inc. – $150,000
• Wastewater Treatment Plant design‑build contract to Burns & McDonnell/Moltz Construction – not‑to‑exceed $1,350,000
• Fermented malt beverage & wine license transfer at 17250 Highway 550 from Hangin Tree Travel Plaza LLC to Horse Thief Holdings LLC (doing business as Wild West)

City Council

The Montrose City Council work session will consider a funding authorization for a public works facility. It will also review a Victims of Crime Act grant application, a schedule change for the DCI conference, and recommendations on crack seal material, asphalt crushing contract extension, vehicle disposal, municipal code updates, and the 2026 budget calendar. Each item is slated for discussion by the relevant staff members.

• Public Works Facility Funding Authorization
• Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Application Authorization
• 2025 Crack Seal Material Purchase Recommendation
• 2025 Asphalt Crushing Contract Extension Recommendation
• Proposed Updates to Municipal Code Chapter 3

City Council

The Montrose City Council will meet at 12:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Elks Civic Building, 107 S. Cascade Ave. After a call to order by Mayor J. David Reed and roll call by the City Clerk, the council will hold an executive session with the city attorney to receive legal advice on anticipated litigation under C.R.S. Section 24‑6‑402(4)(b). The meeting will then reconvene and adjourn.

• Call to order by Mayor J. David Reed
• Roll call by the City Clerk
• Executive session with city attorney for legal advice on anticipated litigation (C.R.S. Section 24‑6‑402(4)(b))
• Reconvenement and adjournment

Historic Preservation Commission

The scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meeting for Jan 28 2025 at 5:00 pm was cancelled. The commission will reconvene on Tuesday, Feb 25 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to remove density conditions on 48 acres of the Spruce Point Subdivision. The body will also discuss a sketch plan for a new subdivision and planned development in the same area.

• Request to rezone 48 acres at Spruce Point from R-3A with conditions to R-3A without conditions to increase housing density beyond 209 units
• Review of Spruce Point Filings 4-7 Subdivision and Planned Development sketch plan for 134 residential units and future senior housing
• Annual Annexation Report and 3-Mile Plan

City Council

The Montrose City Council will introduce three new employees. It will discuss contract award recommendations for the Public Works Facility CMGC and Program Management contracts, the installation of new drive equipment for the No. 1 Clarifier at the wastewater treatment plant, and the West Main Revitalization construction contract. The meeting is a work session and no final votes are noted.

• Public Works Facility Project CMGC contract award recommendation
• Public Works Facility Project Program Management contract award recommendation
• Installation of new drive equipment for No. 1 Clarifier at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• West Main Revitalization construction contract award recommendation

City Council

The City Council will consider approving expenditures for water and storm sewer replacement on East Main Street. The body will also review the 2025 Annexation Report and 3-Mile Plan and a Planning Commission reappointment.

• Expenditures of $4,032,845.50 for East Main Street Water and Storm Sewer Replacement Project
• Construction contract for Ridgway Valley Enterprises in the amount of $3,975,745.50
• Survey and engineering support contract for Del-Mont Consultants in the amount of $57,100.00
• Approval of the 2025 Annexation Report and 3-Mile Plan
• Reappointment of Delphine Jadot to the City of Montrose Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 8, 2025 was cancelled. All agenda items have been rescheduled for the next Planning Commission meeting on January 22, 2025.

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several high-cost contracts for public works facility construction and design. The body will also consider funding for a behavioral health co-responder program and a large-scale vehicle and equipment purchase.

• Expenditures of $4,558,427.31 for Public Works Facility Irrigation Relocation and Preliminary Site Fill, including a $4,376,927.31 contract to Williams Construction
• Authorization of $2,313,878.00 for a design contract extension with Blythe Group for the Public Works Facility and Rio Grande Ave Design
• Authorization of $2,173,795.72 for 2025 vehicle and equipment purchases
• Resolution 2025-01 to file a grant for the Behavioral Health Co-Responder program with Axis Health
• Change order of $44,525.00 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Motor Control Center Project with Browns Hill Engineering and Controls

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review several contract awards and grant recommendations. Discussions include infrastructure replacements and the 2025 fireworks display. The council will also review the annual annexation report and 3-mile plan.

• East Main Water and Storm Sewer Replacement Contract Award
• 2025 Fireworks Display contract approval
• Colorado Department of Human Services Co-Responders Grant Recommendation
• 2025 Annual Annexation Report and 3-Mile Plan
• Planning Commission applicant interview for Delphine Jadot

City Council

The Montrose City Council will convene an executive session to discuss potential purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of real or personal property. The session will also include an update on related litigation. No final decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss property purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale
• Litigation update related to the property matters