Wray, Colorado
Wray Colorado average (US Census ACS)
Population2,305
Per-capita income$31,104
Median home value$205,900
Typical home value $283,021 +5.2% yr/yr · +26.2% 5-yr
Reuniones recientes
Tue Jun 9, 2026
City Council
El Concejo celebrará una audiencia pública sobre la actualización del código de tráfico y considerará enmiendas al código de zonificación
El Concejo Municipal de Wray llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y considerará la acción final sobre la Ordenanza No. 659 que adopta el Modelo de Código de Tráfico 2024. También realizarán las segundas lecturas de las Ordenanzas No. 656 (que modifica el código de zonificación) y No. 657 (que modifica los reglamentos de subdivisión). Otros asuntos incluyen la aprobación de un acuerdo revisado de auditoría financiera anual, una resolución para transferir $150,000 en fondos de derecho de aeropuerto a Spanish Peaks Airfield, la autorización de listados de derecho exclusivo de venta para lotes de parques industriales y la posible adjudicación del contrato de construcción del Civic Center. El concejo también aprobará facturas que suman un total de $796,217.05.
- Audiencia pública sobre la Ordenanza No. 659: adopción del Modelo de Código de Tráfico 2024 para Colorado
- Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza No. 656: modificación del Código de Zonificación de la Ciudad
- Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza No. 657: modificación de los Reglamentos de Subdivisión
- Resolución 21-2026: transferencia de $150,000 en fondos del Programa de Mejora de Aeropuertos de Wray Municipal Airport a Spanish Peaks Airfield
- Aprobación de facturas por un total de $796,217.05
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Council Members: Nicole A. Smith, Mayor Brad Rockwell, Mayor Pro Tem
Ronnald Akey Chris Collins Chad Deyle Dane Sybrant Jason Lorenzini
245 W. Fourth, PO Box 35, Wray, Colorado 80758
970.332.4431 ⋅ www.cityofwray.org
James DePue, City Manager
Emily J. Ellis, City Clerk/Treasurer
Alvin R. Wall, City Attorney
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting
4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
(Comments may be limited to three (3) minutes per person, please comment on items that are not listed as public
hearing. Council may or may not respond to comments. City Council will make no decision nor take action,
except to direct the City Manager.)
5. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Second Reading, PUBLIC HEARING and possible final action on Ordinance No. 659: An Ordinance
For The Regulation Of Traffic By The City Of Wray, Colorado; Adopting By Reference The 2024
Edition Of The “Model Traffic Code For Colorado”; Repealing All Ordinances In Conflict Therewith,
And Providing Penalties For Violation Thereof.
i. Public Hearing
1. Call Public Hearing to Order
2. Public Comments
3. Comments Written/oral Received by City Clerk
4. Comments by Council
5. Motion to close/continue Public Hearing
6. Council Action
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. City of Wray Annual Financial Audit Agreement (Revised Engagement Letter) – Lauer,
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Tue May 12, 2026
City Council
El Concejo considerará cambios en la zonificación, el código de subdivisión y la política de adquisiciones
El Concejo de la Ciudad de Wray llevará a cabo una reunión regular el 12 de mayo de 2026. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen una resolución para enmendar una subvención de DOLA para la planificación preliminar de la Expansión al Sur, primeras lecturas de ordenanzas que enmiendan las regulaciones de zonificación y subdivisión, una ordenanza que establece una política de adquisiciones y una ordenanza que adopta el sitema de Código de Tráfico Modelo 2024. El concejo también aprobará facturas por un total de $670,771.07 y llevará a cabo una sesión ejecutiva.
- Resolución #20-2026 que autoriza la enmienda de la subvención DOLA #25-085-Wray Southern Expansion Preliminary Planning
- Primera Lectura de la Ordenanza No. 656: Enmienda y derogación de disposiciones del Título 18 (Código de Zonificación)
- Primera Lectura de la Ordenanza No. 657: Enmienda y derogación de disposiciones del Título (Regulaciones de Subdivisión)
- Ordenanza No. 658: Establecimiento de una política y procedimientos de adquisiciones robustos
- Aprobación de facturas por un total de $670,771.07
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✓ Decidido: Council authorized $50K grant amendment for affordable housing planning
The council unanimously approved Resolution 20-2026, authorizing an amendment to a DOLA grant to add $50,000 for affordable housing planning. First readings of updated zoning and subdivision codes were approved, and two ordinances were adopted: a new procurement policy and the 2024 Model Traffic Code. Bills totaling $670,771.07 were approved, and an executive session on property negotiations was held.
- Authorized amendment of DOLA LPC Grant #25-085 for additional $50,000 for affordable housing planning (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 656 updating Title 18 Zoning Code (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 657 updating Title 16 Subdivision Regulations (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 658 establishing a procurement policy (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 659 adopting 2024 Model Traffic Code for Colorado (unanimous)
- Approved Accounts Payable report of $670,771.07 (unanimous)
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Council Members: Nicole A. Smith, Mayor Brad Rockwell, Mayor Pro Tem
Ronnald Akey Chris Collins Chad Deyle Dane Sybrant Jason Lorenzini
245 W. Fourth, PO Box 35, Wray, Colorado 80758
970.332.4431 ⋅ www.cityofwray.org
James DePue, City Manager
Emily J. Ellis, City Clerk/Treasurer
Alvin R. Wall, City Attorney
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. None
5. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
(Comments may be limited to three (3) minutes per person, please comment on items that are not listed as public
hearing. Council may or may not respond to comments. City Council will make no decision nor take action,
except to direct the City Manager.)
6. PROCLAMATIONS
a. Emergency Medical Services Week – May 17-23, 2026
b. National Public Works Week – May 17-23, 2026
c. International Museum Day – May 18, 2026
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The listing under “Consent Agenda” is a group of items to be acted on with a single motion and vote. This
agenda is designed to expedite the handling of limited routine matters of City Council. The mayor will ask if
anyone wishes to have any specific item removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Agenda items to be
“pulled” off the Consent Agenda will be considered separately.
a. None
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Resolution #20-2026—Authorizi
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
City Council
El Concejo Municipal escuchará la enmienda pública de las reglas de zonificación y subdivisión
El Concejo Municipal de Wray llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre las enmiendas propuestas al Título 18 de Zonificación y al Título 16 de Regulaciones de Subdivisión. El concejo también considerará resoluciones para enmendar un contrato con Western Area Power Administration y para ejecutar un memorando de entendimiento para la asistencia en el diseño del anfiteatro. Los artículos adicionales incluyen aprobaciones de rutina de la agenda de consentimiento y la aprobación de facturas por un total de $698,904.60.
- Audiencia pública sobre las enmiendas al Título 18 de Zonificación y al Título 16 de Regulaciones de Subdivisión
- Resolución #18-2026: enmendar el Contrato no. 17‑SLC‑0861 con Western Area Power Administration (SABP)
- Resolución #19-2026: autorizar el MOU con Colorado DOLA, University of Colorado Denver y Colorado Center for Community Development para el diseño de mejoras del anfiteatro
- Artículos de la agenda de consentimiento: Resolución #16-2026 (Transferencia del Fondo de Donación del Anfiteatro) y Resolución #17-2026 (Firmas de First Pioneer National Bank)
- Aprobación de facturas por un total de $698,904.60
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✓ Decidido: Council approved power purchase contract amendment, amphitheater MOU, and $698k bills
The council unanimously approved a $2,000 donation to World Philanthropy Days, a resolution authorizing a contract amendment with Western Area Power Administration, and a memorandum of understanding with CU Denver for amphitheater design. A public hearing on zoning and subdivision amendments was held with no public comment. The council also approved accounts payable of $698,904.60 and entered executive session for property negotiations.
- Approved $2,000 contribution to World Philanthropy Days (unanimous)
- Adopted revised April 21, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March 10, 2026 council minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Resolutions 16-2026 and 17-2026 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 18-2026 authorizing amendment of WAPA power purchase contract (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 19-2026 authorizing MOU with DOLA/CU Denver for amphitheater design (unanimous)
- Approved Accounts Payable Report totaling $698,904.60 (unanimous)
- Went into executive session for real property negotiation and strategy (unanimous)
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Council Members: Nicole A. Smith, Mayor Brad Rockwell, Mayor Pro Tem
Ronnald Akey Chris Collins Chad Deyle Dane Sybrant Jason Lorenzini
245 W. Fourth, PO Box 35, Wray, Colorado 80758
970.332.4431 ⋅ www.cityofwray.org
James DePue, City Manager
Emily J. Ellis, City Clerk/Treasurer
Alvin R. Wall, City Attorney
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. March 10, 2026 Regular Meeting
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. Page Brandner – World Philanthropy Days
5. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
(Comments may be limited to three (3) minutes per person, please comment on items that are not listed as public
hearing. Council may or may not respond to comments. City Council will make no decision nor take action,
except to direct the City Manager.)
6. PROCLAMATIONS
a. National Library Week – April 19 – 25, 2026
b. Professional Municipal Clerks Week – May 3 – 9, 2026
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The listing under “Consent Agenda” is a group of items to be acted on with a single motion and vote. This
agenda is designed to expedite the handling of limited routine matters of City Council. The mayor will ask if
anyone wishes to have any specific item removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Agenda items to be
“pulled” off the Consent Agenda will be considered separately.
a. Resolution #16-2026 – Amphitheater Donation Fund Transfer
b. Resolution #17-2026 – First Pioneer National Bank S
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
City Council
Council holds public hearing to set Wray electric rates
The City Council will consider a public hearing on Resolution 15-2026, which establishes electric rates for the City of Wray. Other agenda items include a presentation from the Yuma County Economic Development Corporation requesting funding, board appointments, and resolutions to authorize and support grant applications to the Colorado Department of Transportation. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, the agenda, and bills totaling $648,923.20.
- Yuma County Economic Development Corporation presentation – 2026 funding request
- Resolution 13-2026 – authorize grant application to Colorado Department of Transportation
- Resolution 14-2026 – support CDS application
- Resolution 15-2026 – public hearing to establish electric rates for Wray
- Approval of bills totaling $648,923.20
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✓ Decidido: Council approved up to $5 M grant request for new Civic Center complex
The council approved several financial contributions and grant applications, including an $8,400 donation to YCEDC, a $9,038 CDOT safety grant, and a request for up to $5,000,000 to fund the Wray Civic Center complex. It also approved updated board appointments, rescheduled the April council meeting, adopted new electric rates, and authorized payment of $648,923.20 in accounts payable. The February 10 minutes were approved with six votes in favor and one abstention.
- Approved $8,400 contribution to YCEDC (unanimous)
- Approved $9,038 CDOT safety grant application (unanimous)
- Approved up to $5,000,000 grant request for Wray Civic Center complex (unanimous)
- Approved updated 2026 Board Appointments, changing Planning Commission rep (unanimous)
- Rescheduled April 14, 2026 council meeting to April 21, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 15-2026 establishing electric rates (unanimous)
- Approved Accounts Payable Report for $648,923.20 (unanimous)
- Approved February 10, 2026 meeting minutes (6 supporting votes, 1 abstention)
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Council Members: Nicole A. Smith, Mayor Brad Rockwell, Mayor Pro Tem
Ronnald Akey Chris Collins Chad Deyle Dane Sybrant Jason Lorenzini
245 W. Fourth, PO Box 35, Wray, Colorado 80758
970.332.4431 ⋅ www.cityofwray.org
James DePue, City Manager
Emily J. Ellis, City Clerk/Treasurer
Alvin R. Wall, City Attorney
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. February 10, 2026 Regular Meeting
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. Yuma County Economic Development Corporation (YCEDC)-2026 Funding Request
5. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
(Comments may be limited to three (3) minutes per person, please comment on items that are not listed as public
hearing. Council may or may not respond to comments. City Council will make no decision nor take action,
except to direct the City Manager.)
6. PROCLAMATIONS
a. Child Abuse Prevention Month
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The listing under “Consent Agenda” is a group of items to be acted on with a single motion and vote. This
agenda is designed to expedite the handling of limited routine matters of City Council. The mayor will ask if
anyone wishes to have any specific item removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Agenda items to be
“pulled” off the Consent Agenda will be considered separately.
a. None
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. 2026 Board Appointments
b. Resolution 13-2026: A Resolution Author
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WRAY, COLORADO
MARCH 10, 2026
The board of council met in Regular Session on March 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Nicole Smith
Mayor Pro tem Brad Rockwell
Council Members Chad Deyle
Ronn Akey
Jason Lorenzini
Dane Sybrant
Chris Collins
City Manager James DePue
City Clerk/Treasurer Emily Ellis
City Attorney Alvin Wall
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nicole Smith called the meeting to order and the Pledge of
Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
City Clerk/Treasurer Emily Ellis conducted Roll Call. All council
members were present.
ADDITION TO AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Council member Ronn Akey made a motion to adopt the March 10, 2026
Council Meeting Agenda. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Council member Chad Deyle made a motion to approve the February 10,
2026 Council Meeting Minutes. The motion was seconded and passed with 6
supporting votes. Council Member Jason Lorenzini abstained from the vote.
PRESENTATIONS
Darlene Carpio, Executive Director – YCEDC
YCEDC Executive Director Darlene Carpio provided an overview of the
YCEDC activities and requested a contribution from the City of Wray for the
annual amount of $6,700 plus an additional amount of $1,750 for Retail Coach.
Council Member Chad Deyle made a motion to approve the requested 2026
contribution in the amount of $8,400.00. The motion was seconded and passed
unanimously.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Matt Hardes
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
City Council
City Council to consider grant program and $945,958.98 bills
The Wray City Council will vote on a resolution to accept a Colorado Department of Local Affairs Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund grant. It will also approve bills totaling $945,958.98 and consider sponsorship, housing authority appointments, and an agreement with Alter Domus and Sandhills Energy. Routine items will be handled through a consent agenda.
- Resolution 12-2026: Acceptance of DOLA Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund grant
- Approval of Bills totaling $945,958.98
- Wray Chamber of Commerce 2026 Event Sponsorship
- Wray Housing Authority Commission Appointments
- Consent and Agreement among Alter Domus, Sandhills Energy, LLC, and City of Wray
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✓ Decidido: Council approved applying for up to $800,000 energy grant for pole upgrades
The council adopted the agenda and approved the prior meeting minutes unanimously. It approved a $4,250 contribution to NECALG, a $5,000 Chamber sponsorship, appointments to the Housing Authority, and a solar project agreement, all unanimously. The council also approved a resolution to apply for a DOLA Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund grant not to exceed $800,000 and authorized payment of $945,958.98 in accounts payable.
- Adopted February 10 agenda (unanimous)
- Approved January 13 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $4,250 NECALG contribution (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 12-2026 to apply for up to $800,000 DOLA grant (unanimous)
- Approved $5,000 Elite sponsorship for Chamber event (unanimous)
- Approved appointments of Larry Neuswanger and John Willard to Housing Authority (unanimous)
- Approved Consent and Agreement for Solar Energy Project with Alter Domus and Sandhills Energy (unanimous)
- Approved Accounts Payable payment of $945,958.98 (unanimous)
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Council Members: Nicole A. Smith, Mayor Brad Rockwell, Mayor Pro Tem
Ronnald Akey Chris Collins Chad Deyle Dane Sybrant Jason Lorenzini
245 W. Fourth, PO Box 35, Wray, Colorado 80758
970.332.4431 ⋅ www.cityofwray.org
James DePue, City Manager
Emily J. Ellis, City Clerk/Treasurer
Alvin R. Wall, City Attorney
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRAURY 10, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. January 13, 2026 Regular Meeting
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. Charles Bunnell, Transportation Director - NECALG
5. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
(Comments may be limited to three (3) minutes per person, please comment on items that are not listed as public
hearing. Council may or may not respond to comments. City Council will make no decision nor take action,
except to direct the City Manager.)
6. PROCLAMATIONS
a. Yuma County Ag Appreciation Week—March 15-21, 2026
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The listing under “Consent Agenda” is a group of items to be acted on with a single motion and vote. This
agenda is designed to expedite the handling of limited routine matters of City Council. The mayor will ask if
anyone wishes to have any specific item removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Agenda items to be
“pulled” off the Consent Agenda will be considered separately.
a. Resolution 05-2026 – Wray State Bank Signatures (Safe Deposit Box)
b. Resolution 06-2026 – Wra
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WRAY, COLORADO
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
The board of council met in Regular Session on February 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor
Mayor Pro tern
Council Members
City Manager
City Clerk/Treasurer
City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Nicole Smith
Brad Rockwell
ChadDeyle
Ronn Akey
Jason Lorenzini Absent
Dane Sybrant
Chris Collins
James DePue
Emily Ellis
Alvin Wall
Mayor Nicole Smith called the meeting to order and the Pledge of
Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
City Clerk/Treasurer Emily Ellis conducted Roll Call. Council member
Jason Lorenzini was absent.
ADDITION TO AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Council member Ronn Akey made a motion to adopt the February 10,
2026 Council Meeting Agenda. The motion was seconded and passed
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Council member Dane Sybrant made a motion to approve the January 13,
2026 Council Meeting Minutes. The motion was seconded and passed
unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
Charles Bunnell, Transportation Director - NECALG
NECALG Transportation Director Charles Bunnell provided an overview
of the County Express activities and requested a contribution from the City of
Wray. Mayor Pro tern Brad Rockwell made a motion to approve the requested
2026 contribution in the amount of $4,250.00. The motion was seconded and
passed unanimously.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
There were no Citizen Participation items.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Nicole Smith proclaimed March 15th - 21st, 2026 as Yuma County
Ag
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
City Council