Grand Junction, CO

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission workshop scheduled for October 22, 2026, was canceled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop to analyze information and study issues. The primary focus is the continuation of the 2027 City Manager's Proposed Budget.

• Continuation of 2027 City Manager's Proposed Budget
• Visit Grand Junction Interview Team appointment selections
• Planning Commission Interview Team appointment selections

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Arts & Culture

The Commission on Arts and Culture will meet to approve artwork proposals for the Greenhouse and the 2027-28 funding program application and budget. The body will also receive updates on the Riverfront Trail mural and the 1% for the Arts project.

• Greenhouse Artwork Proposals
• 2027-28 Funding Program application and budget
• Art on the Riverfront Trail Mural updates
• 1% for the Arts Project updates
• Public Art Exhibit Program

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City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a temporary moratorium for data center applications and a rezoning request for property on Highway 6 and 50. The body is also considering a grant request for accessory dwelling units and a property transfer to Mesa County.

• Proposed temporary moratorium on data center applications for up to 365 days
• Rezoning of 2.88 acres from Industrial Light to Commercial General at 2324 Highway 6 and 50
• Grant request to Colorado Department of Local Affairs for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program
• Transfer of 0.14 acre property (Parcel 2945-143-36-004) to Mesa County for a Grand Valley Transit hub
• Contract amendment with AE2S for Persigo Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 Expansion

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The Liquor Licensing Authority is meeting to consider 12 standard license renewal applications and one late renewal application. The body will also review two applications for special event permits.

• License renewals for 12 businesses including Suehiro Japanese Restaurant and Quincy Bar & Grill
• Late license renewal for Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza (15 days late)
• Special event permit for Castaneda Wedding at Loyal Order of Moose Grand Junction #270
• Special event permit for Hope Through Homes at Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County

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The Affordable Housing Code Task Force is meeting to discuss how to review and respond to proposed code amendments from KLJ. The group will also review the HACTF Consolidated Issues List.

• Review of HACTF Consolidated Issues List
• Discussion on processing proposed code amendments from KLJ
• Review of TEDS (4’ Sidewalks and Street Sections) scope for consultant
• Discussion on plat expirations and local agency review times
• Review of legal items including the Cottage Court Decision and 24 Road Overlay

Urban Trails Committee

The Urban Trails Committee will meet to elect officers and receive an update on the 2027 Capital Budget. The committee will also debrief a recent walk audit.

• 2027 Capital Budget update
• UTC Officer Elections
• Walk Audit debrief

Arts & Culture

The Strategic Cultural Plan Subcommittee is meeting to review the timeline for the community strategic cultural development plan. The group will also identify next steps for the project.

• Review of Strategic Cultural Plan Timeline
• Identification of next steps

Arts & Culture

The Commission on Arts and Culture Bylaws Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the structure and timeline for reviewing its bylaws. The group will also determine the date for its next meeting.

• Bylaws review timeline and structure

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

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General

The Grand Junction Liquor Licensing Authority meets October 7, 2026, to act on 11 license renewal applications, one late renewal, a retail establishment permit, and one new beer & wine license. It will also consider three special event permits for October events. Most items are routine renewals for existing businesses; the new license for LV Spa & Nails is listed for resolutions, findings and decision.

• 11 license renewals, including Board Fox Games at 623 Main Street and Feisty Pint at 359 Colorado Ave
• Late renewal for Koi Ramen & Sushi, 2880 North Avenue, filed 20 days late
• New beer & wine license for LV Spa and Nails, 2412 Patterson Road, owner Hong Thi Pham
• Retail establishment permit for Uptown Aesthetics & Hormone Wellness, 2737 Crossroads Blvd
• Three special event permits: Moose Lodge events Oct 23-24 and COPMOBA fundraiser Oct 30 at 401 Colorado Avenue

The authority approved 11 license renewals, one late renewal, and a new beer and wine license for LV Spa and Nails. A retail establishment permit was conditionally approved, and three special event permits were granted.

• Approved 11 license renewals, including Thai Chili 98 despite fire code violations
• Approved late renewal application for Koi Ramen & Sushi
• Conditionally approved retail permit for Uptown Aesthetics & Hormone Wellness pending alcohol training
• Approved new Beer & Wine license for LV Spa and Nails
• Approved special event permit for Loyal Order of Moose 'Felling Birthday Party - 2026'
• Approved special event permit for Loyal Order of Moose 'A Dance Open to the Public'
• Approved special event permit for COPMOBA 'Used Gear Yard Sale & Fundraiser - 2026'

City Council

The Grand Junction City Council meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM at 250 North 5th Street to consider routine business and several land-use and policy items. Among them is introduction of an ordinance enacting a temporary moratorium of up to 365 days on accepting, processing, and approving data center applications, with a public hearing set for October 21, 2026. The council will also set hearings on rezoning 2.88 acres at 2324 Highway 6 and 50 and on annexing 14.88 acres at 2911 D 1/2 Road, and will consider a resolution adopting the 2026-2027 Legislative Policy.

• Ordinance enacting a temporary moratorium (up to 365 days) on data center applications, with a public hearing set for October 21, 2026
• Ordinance to rezone 2.88 acres from I-1 (Industrial Light) to CG (Commercial General) at 2324 Highway 6 and 50, hearing set for October 21, 2026
• Resolution referring a petition to annex 14.88 acres at 2911 D 1/2 Road (Parcel IDs 2943-173-00-268 and 2943-173-00-094), hearing set for December 16, 2026
• Consent agenda: construction contract for replacement of compressed natural gas compressors, and a construction contract for street maintenance (mill and overlay)
• Resolution supporting a joint grant application with the Town of Palisade for forest restoration and wildfire risk mitigation, plus a resolution on reimbursement of joint sewer capital expenditures from future debt financing

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The Grand Junction Cannabis Licensing Authority, with Hearing Officer Jill Cenamo presiding, meets October 7, 2026 at 1:50 p.m. in the Municipal Hearing Room at City Hall, 250 North 5th Street. The only substantive agenda item is a license renewal application for Western Colorado Marijuana, LLC, doing business as The Garage, a retail store at 545 Colorado Avenue. The agenda lists no other business beyond routine call to order and adjournment.

• License renewal application for Western Colorado Marijuana, LLC dba The Garage, 545 Colorado Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501 (retail store)
• Hearing Officer Jill Cenamo presiding
• Meeting at Municipal Hearing Room, City Hall, 250 North 5th Street, 1:50 p.m.
• No other business listed on the agenda

The Grand Junction Cannabis Licensing Authority met to review one license renewal application. The renewal for Western Colorado Marijuana, LLC dba The Garage was approved after the Hearing Officer verified the application and the Marijuana Enforcement Officer reported no concerns.

• Approved retail store license renewal for Western Colorado Marijuana, LLC dba The Garage

Historic Preservation Board

The Grand Junction Historic Preservation Board meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the City Hall Auditorium at 250 North 5th Street. The board will elect a chair and vice-chair, consider minutes from its September 1, 2026 meeting, and hold a routine training session with the City Attorney's office. Discussion items include the Lincoln Park Barn and Certified Local Government, plus an update on the Plaza Urrutia Fronton structural assessment.

• Election of chair and vice-chair
• Approval of minutes from the September 1, 2026 regular meeting
• Board training session and presentation by the City Attorney's office
• Discussion concerning the Lincoln Park Barn
• Update on the Plaza Urrutia Fronton structural assessment

City Council

The Grand Junction City Council holds a workshop on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Fire Department Training Room at 625 Ute Avenue. The main discussion topic is the 2027 City Manager's Recommended Budget. The agenda also sets aside unstructured time for Council communication, next workshop topics, and other business. A workshop is a less formal setting for discussion; items may be considered at a future Council meeting.

• Discussion of the 2027 City Manager's Recommended Budget
• Unstructured City Council communication time
• Next Workshop Topics listed
• Other Business listed
• Public input accepted by email, phone (970-244-1504), or at Regular Council Meetings

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The Housing Affordability Code Task Force is meeting to introduce the project team and review the approach for updating the Transportation Engineering Design Standards Manual and Zoning and Development Code. The group will discuss the project timeline and identify priority issues to guide future work.

• Review of project approach, tasks, and timeline
• Discussion of HACTF role and decision-making process
• Review of preliminary assessment themes
• Identification of committee priorities and concerns

The Task Force met with consultant KLJ to establish the scope for reviewing the Land Development Code and Transportation Engineering Design Standards (TEDS). The group focused on identifying regulatory barriers that increase housing costs and development time. No formal votes were taken; the meeting served to set project expectations and evaluation criteria.

• Established a four-bucket approach to categorize code amendments by ease of implementation and relevance
• Agreed to prioritize high-impact, complex regulatory barriers over simple code cleanup
• Defined success metrics based on cost reduction, increased housing supply, and reduced processing time
• Determined that comments between meetings will be routed through a single point of contact to maintain transparency

PRAB

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meets October 1, 2026 at noon in the Hospitality Suite at Lincoln Park Tower. The board will approve minutes from its September meeting and take up four regular agenda topics: a facility naming policy resolution, Columbine Park improvements, a review of CRC soft openings and the grand opening, and a parking lot maintenance plan. No dollar amounts, contracts, or public hearings appear in the agenda text. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

• Facility Naming Policy Resolution
• Columbine Park Improvements
• CRC Soft Openings and Grand Opening Review
• Parking Lot Maintenance Plan
• Approval of September meeting minutes

Forestry

The Grand Junction Forestry Advisory Board is meeting to approve September minutes and discuss several forestry topics, including an IRA irrigation grant, a licensed contractor day of service, a farmers market recap, the Western Slope Urban Forestry Conference, notable tree tours, and an urban wood network update. The board will also review proposed standards for natural areas and for clearing and grubbing, and discuss developing tree maintenance rotation areas. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are listed for discussion.

• IRA Irrigation Grant discussion
• 2026 Licensed Contractor Day of Service discussion
• Standards for Natural Areas review
• Standards for Clearing and Grubbing review
• Developing Tree Maintenance Rotation Areas discussion

Arts & Culture

The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture will meet to discuss and potentially approve changes to the 2027-28 funding program, along with updates on various public art projects and events. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments, but also covers specific project updates such as the Market on Main, the Downtown Art Festival booth, and the aRT on the Riverfront Trail mural.

• 2027-28 Funding Program: Application changes
• Market on Main 9/24
• GJCAC Booth for Downtown Art Festival
• Firefighter Memorial
• aRT on the Riverfront Trail mural updates

The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture selected Karrie Steely's salamander design as the primary bridge mural and Melissa Piazza's floral design as the secondary, and approved ranking the remaining Riverfront Trail mural locations by average score. The commission reached consensus to remove the list of categories it does not fund from its Criteria and Goals document and to keep applicant presentations for the upcoming funding cycle while revisiting them next year. It also discussed a preliminary greenhouse art concept with about $1,600 in 1% for Art funds and heard staff updates on completed and problem artwork.

• Approved July 22 minutes with corrections, including that Cynthia Zaitz attended in person (unanimous)
• Selected Karrie Steely's salamander design as primary bridge mural (unanimous)
• Selected Melissa Piazza's floral design with black background as secondary bridge mural (unanimous)
• Approved using the scoring matrix in order of average score for remaining mural locations (unanimous)
• Consensus to remove the section listing categories the commission does not fund from the Criteria and Goals document
• Consensus to retain applicant presentations for the upcoming funding cycle and revisit next year
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:46 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand Junction Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to consider a request by RAMS 1 Ho LLC to rezone 2.88 acres at 2324 Highway 6 & 50 from I-1 (Industrial Light) to CG (Commercial General). The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and other business.

• Rezoning request for 2.88 acres at 2324 Highway 6 & 50 from I-1 to CG
• Consent agenda: approval of previous meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Grand Junction Planning Commission is holding a workshop with a single substantive item: a presentation by Housing Specialist Paul Stahlke on the 2026 Housing Action Plan Update. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting consists of the presentation, other business, and adjournment.

• Presentation on 2026 Housing Action Plan Update by Housing Specialist Paul Stahlke

City Council

The Grand Junction City Council and Mesa County Commissioners are meeting jointly as the Persigo Board to discuss the recommended 2027 budget for the Persigo Sewer System. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda includes only this topic, next meeting topics, and other business.

• Discussion of 2027 Recommended Budget for Persigo Sewer System

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The Affordable Housing Code Task Force is meeting to discuss and make recommendations on various housing code items. The agenda includes items not yet discussed, such as TEDS sidewalks and street sections, surveys, plat expirations, and local agency review times, as well as pending recommendations on shared driveways and detention ponds. Several items have been completed, including ADA digital compliance and bicycle parking.

• TEDS (4' sidewalks and street sections) scope for consultant
• Plat expirations
• Local agency/length of review time
• Shared driveways recommendation
• Detention ponds staff report

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The Grand Junction Liquor Licensing Authority will hold a public hearing to consider seven liquor license renewals, one retail establishment permit renewal, and four special event permit applications. The meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Municipal Hearing Room. All items are routine renewals and event permits; no new licenses or policy changes are on the agenda.

• License renewals: SoCo Social House (tavern), The Goat and Clover Tavern (hotel & restaurant), The Warehouse 2565 (hotel & restaurant), Red Lobster #0685, Mesa Theater (tavern), TA Express (fermented malt & beverage), Mod Pizza (beer & wine)
• Retail permit renewal: Confluence Studios, 660 White Avenue
• Special event: CMU Foundation 'Steak and Crab Fest' at Lincoln Park, Oct 10, 2026
• Special event: Eagles #595 'Turkey Roost Car and Bike Show' at 1674 US HWY 50, Oct 10, 2026
• Special event: Avalon Theatre 'Friends of the West Invitational Beer Fest' on 600 Block of Main Street, Oct 3, 2026

The Grand Junction Liquor Licensing Authority approved seven license renewal applications and one retail establishment permit renewal, with one renewal (The Warehouse 2565) approved conditionally pending a successful fire reinspection. The authority also approved four special event permits for October 2026, including Steak and Crab Fest, Turkey Roost Car and Bike Show, Friends of the West Invitational Beer Fest, and Elks Octoberfest. No one spoke against any application, and no vote tallies were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 3:02 p.m.

• Approved liquor license renewal for The Goat and Clover Tavern, 336 Main Street
• Approved liquor license renewal for Red Lobster #0685, 575 24 1/2 Road
• Approved liquor license renewal for Mesa Theater, 538 Main Street
• Approved liquor license renewal for TA Express Grand Junction, 2222 Highway 6 & 50
• Approved liquor license renewal for Mod Pizza, 1201 Wellington Avenue Ste 101
• Approved liquor license renewal for SoCo Social House, 209 1/2 Colorado Avenue (fire violations deemed not an immediate concern)
• Approved conditionally liquor license renewal for The Warehouse 2565, 2565 American Way, pending successful fire reinspection
• Approved retail establishment permit renewal for Confluence Studios, 660 White Avenue

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Grand Junction llevará a cabo una reunión regular con una agenda de consentimiento y varias audiencias públicas. Los elementos clave incluyen una solicitud de rezonificación, una vacación de calle, una apropiación suplementaria para la Autoridad de Desarrollo del Centro (Downtown Development Authority) y la adopción de un Plan de Acción de Vivienda. El concejo también considerará acuerdos relacionados con el desarrollo de viviendas asequibles, incluyendo un acuerdo de compraventa y un acuerdo de desarrollo y financiamiento con Grand Junction Homes, LLC.

• Rezonificación de 13.04 acres en 2590 Galley Lane y 675 26 Road de R-1R a RL-4
• Vacación de porciones del derecho de vía de Inland Avenue entre South Westgate Drive y 25 Road
• Apropiación suplementaria para la Autoridad de Desarrollo del Centro (Downtown Development Authority)
• Adopción del Plan de Acción de Vivienda
• Acuerdo de desarrollo y financiamiento con Grand Junction Homes, LLC para 48 unidades en venta en 450 28 Rd

Council approved the sale of 3.3 acres of city-owned land to Grand Junction Homes, LLC for a 48-unit affordable housing project. The council also adopted a strategic Housing Action Plan and approved several rezoning and right-of-way ordinances.

• Approved sale of 3.3 acres at 'The Salt Flats' to Grand Junction Homes, LLC for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved Development and Funding Agreement for 48 for-sale units at 450 28 Rd, including up to $156,330 for public improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 70-26 to adopt the Housing Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 13.04 acres at 2590 Galley Lane and 675 26 Road from R-1R to RL-4 (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of 2,236 square feet of Inland Avenue right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for the Downtown Development Authority Terminal Project (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Grand Junction Housing Authority to administer Juniper Grove deed restrictions (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of real property at 354 Bonny Street for a new sewer lift station (unanimous)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Grand Junction llevará a cabo un taller para discutir tres temas: una enmienda al plan integral para el elemento de suministro de agua, una posible moratoria temporal sobre los centros de datos y la preferencia local para las adquisiciones. El taller es informal y tiene fines de discusión; no se esperan decisiones formales. Los miembros del Concejo también tendrán tiempo no estructurado para comunicación y podrán discutir temas para futuros talleres.

• Elemento de Suministro de Agua - Enmienda al Plan Integral
• Moratoria Temporal sobre Centros de Datos
• Preferencia Local para Adquisiciones
• Alianza del Alcalde para Erradicar el Hambre Infantil (otros asuntos)

Council held a workshop to review a proposed Water Supply Element for the Comprehensive Plan and a potential 365-day moratorium on large data centers. No formal votes were taken; staff will refine the moratorium ordinance and track local procurement data.

• Tabled data center moratorium for staff refinement
• Deferred local procurement preference policy to gather more data
• Scheduled resolution for Mountain Rail passenger service for Sept. 16, 2026
• Confirmed budget workshops for Oct. 5 and Oct. 26

Urban Trails Committee

The Urban Trails Committee will meet to discuss upcoming trail and cycling initiatives. Discussion items include a September walk audit, bike parking, and Fall Bike Month.

• September Walk Audit discussion
• Bike Parking discussion
• Fall Bike Month discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026, has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

PRAB

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss trail naming near Blue Heron Lake and updates regarding Matchett Bike Park. The meeting also includes a presentation by Supervisor Jonathan Wheatley and a CRC update.

• Trail naming for the trail near Blue Heron Lake and connected lakes
• Matchett Bike Park discussion
• Jonathan Wheatley Supervisor presentation
• CRC update

Forestry

The Forestry Advisory Board will review the status of significant trees and discuss the development of a tree maintenance rotation. The agenda includes discussions on the IRA Irrigation Grant, water conservation, and updates on the Urban Wood Network. The board will also review proposed standards for natural areas and clearing and grubbing.

• Review of Significant Tree Status
• Discussion of IRA Irrigation Grant
• Review of Standards for Natural Areas
• Review of Standards for Clearing and Grubbing
• Development of Tree Maintenance Rotation

Planning Commission

The Grand Junction Planning Commission workshop scheduled for September 3, 2026, was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place.