Fort Morgan meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Fort Morgan roundup: Council set to act on wastewater project bids; recent board meetings await minutes

Fort Morgan's advisory boards held a series of meetings earlier this month, but official minutes have not yet been published for any of them, so outcomes — including any votes — are not yet confirmed in the public record. The most consequential action on the horizon is the July 21 City Council meeting, where council members are scheduled to consider bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project, accept the final 2025 financial audit, and approve an amended 2027 budget calendar.

City Council (July 7)

The council's July 7 agenda listed a presentation of the 2025 Final Draft Financial Audit and a discussion of a modified 2027 budget calendar. The agenda also included recognition of a Business of the Month, approval of minutes from June 16, 2026, public comment, and an executive session to discuss a personnel matter with the police chief. Because minutes have not been published, no vote tallies or decisions are available.

Airport Advisory Board (July 8)

The board was scheduled to hear a presentation on the Colorado Seaplanes Initiative by Ray Hawkins, receive an update from FBO-Fort Morgan Aviation Services, and get an update on the Aircraft Parking Apron Expansion Project. Approval of minutes from June 10, 2026 was also listed. Minutes are not yet published.

Historic Preservation Board (July 9)

The board was set to consider Local Landmark status for the former Fort Morgan Times Building. The agenda also included approval of minutes from April 9, 2026, an update on the Neighborhood Driving brochure, volunteer opportunities for the Fort Morgan Museum's living cemetery program, and focus group participation in the city's 10-year comprehensive planning effort led by Rick Engineering. No outcome is confirmed yet.

Senior Center Advisory Board (July 13)

Members were scheduled to approve May 2026 meeting minutes and hear updates on city projects from Director of Community Services Matt Underwood, County Express from Recreation Superintendent Monty Waite, and senior center programs and the food pantry from Senior Center Coordinator Liliann Vito. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Library Advisory Board:** Approval of May 18, 2026 minutes; reports from Library/Museum Director Chandra McCoy, City Council Liaison James Parks, and Community Services Director Matt Underwood.
• **July 21 — City Council:** Consideration of bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project; acceptance of the Final 2025 Financial Audit; approval of the Amended 2027 Budget Calendar; a resolution for a Police Department Grant; and a consent agenda covering June disbursements and payroll.

Residents who want to verify what was decided at the July 7–13 meetings should watch for the official minutes to be posted; this roundup will report confirmed votes once those records are available.

Fort Morgan meetings: City audit, airport seaplane plan, landmark review on tap

Fort Morgan's advisory boards and City Council held a series of meetings the week of July 7, 2026. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the three sessions, the items below reflect what was on each agenda — not what was ultimately decided. Residents should watch for published minutes to confirm outcomes.

City Council — July 7, 2026

The City Council agenda centered on finances and planning. Council members were scheduled to hear a presentation on the 2025 Final Draft Financial Audit and discuss a Modified 2027 Budget Calendar. Both items matter to residents because the audit reflects how the city spent taxpayer dollars last year, and the budget calendar sets the timeline for how next year's spending plan will be built and reviewed.

The agenda also included approval of minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting, recognition of a Business of the Month, and an executive session to discuss a personnel matter involving the police chief. A public comment period was listed.

Meeting type: agenda only — minutes not yet published.

Airport Advisory Board — July 8, 2026

The Airport Advisory Board agenda featured a presentation on the Colorado Seaplanes Initiative by Ray Hawkins, along with an update from FBO-Fort Morgan Aviation Services on airport operations.

The board was also scheduled to receive an update on the Aircraft Parking Apron Expansion Project, which affects the capacity and condition of aircraft parking at Fort Morgan's airport. Approval of minutes from June 10, 2026 was also listed.

Meeting type: agenda only — minutes not yet published.

Historic Preservation Board — July 9, 2026

The Historic Preservation Board was set to consider designating the former Fort Morgan Times Building as a Local Landmark. Landmark status can affect how a property is maintained or altered, which matters to residents interested in preserving the city's downtown character.

The agenda also included:

• Approval of minutes from the **April 9, 2026** meeting.
• An update on the **Neighborhood Driving brochure**.
• Discussion of volunteer opportunities for the **Fort Morgan Museum's living cemetery program**.
• A focus group for the city's **10-year comprehensive plan**, led by **Rick Engineering**.

Meeting type: agenda only — minutes not yet published.

What this means for residents

All three meetings were scheduled the same week, covering city finances, airport development, and historic preservation. However, because no minutes have been published yet, residents cannot confirm what was actually decided — including whether the landmark designation for the former Fort Morgan Times Building was approved, or what the 2025 audit findings were. Published minutes will provide the official record.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days (through July 27, 2026). Residents should check the city's official agendas and minutes page for any newly posted meetings or schedule changes.