City Council to weigh $700K water line change order; planning board hears fitness center plan
The Cañon City Council will consider a $700,000 change order for water service line identification at its July 6 meeting, part of a larger agenda that includes lease-purchase financing for police vehicles and a resolution on tax-exempt financing for capital improvements. Meanwhile, the Planning Commission held a public hearing last week on a proposed Snap Fitness gym at a vacant storefront on U.S. 50, with city staff recommending approval.
Planning Commission hears Snap Fitness application
The Planning Commission met June 24 to consider Special Review Use SRU 2026-001, an application by JSTN Legacy Wellness, LLC to operate a Snap Fitness 24/7 recreational facility at 3215 US-50. The site, owned by Harder-Diesslin Development Group, formerly housed Big 5 Sporting Goods and has been vacant since early 2026. The property is zoned General Commercial. Staff analysis found the use compatible with surrounding commercial properties and noted adequate parking. The commission also approved minutes from its April 22 and May 27 meetings. Minutes of the June 24 meeting have not yet been published.
Historic Preservation Commission reviews $5,400 budget
On June 24, the Historic Preservation Commission discussed a proposed 2027 budget of $5,400. Funds would cover training, travel, programming and supplies. Members also received updates on design guidelines following an Economic Development Committee review and on the CLG Grant Project. They discussed the Saving Places ‘On the Road’ opportunity. No votes were taken; minutes are pending.
Public Art Committee fills vacancies
The Public Art Committee met June 23 to select new members from letters of interest to fill open seats. The committee reviewed survey results on city murals and banners for the 100, 200 and 800 blocks, with an eye toward future council action. They also checked on the Bald Eagle project’s status. Minutes are not yet available.
Other recent meetings
The Ballot Study Committee convened June 22 and June 29 to continue discussions on potential ballot measures, though no specific proposals have been released. The City Council attended the Colorado Municipal League Annual Conference in Westminster from June 22–25.
Coming up
The City Council meets July 6 with a full agenda. In addition to the $700,000 change order with J.R. Engineering for water service line identification, members will hold a public hearing on a special review use for a recreational facility in the GC district. They will vote on Ordinance 11, Series 2026 for lease-purchase financing of police vehicles, and on Resolution 08, Series 2026 for tax-exempt financing of capital improvements. The council will also award Bid 64-26 for a PLC upgrade at two pump stations to Rexel for $20,869.42.
The Public Safety and Quality of Life Committee meets July 8 for a site visit at Macon Plaza to evaluate play structures and discuss solutions for public restroom vandalism and access.
The Royal Gorge Mountain Park Trails Committee also meets July 8 to review the Royal Gorge Bridge contract status, the Royal Loop project, and to create a timeline for future work.
The Ballot Study Committee will meet again July 10.
On July 14, the city will host a community meeting at the Territorial Prison, 275 US-50, to discuss a staff barbecue with the Colorado Department of Corrections.
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