Lamar City Council Agenda September 14, 2026

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6:15 pm Work Session

Item 1 - Facilities+ Parks and Recreation Update

Item 2 - Miscellaneous

6:40 pm Meet & Greet Reception

7:00 pm City Council Meeting

  1. Invocation -

II. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Call to Order Roll Call

V. Review Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA

Item 1-Approval of Council Meeting Minutes -08/24/2026

[tern 2 - Approval of Minutes for Boards and Commissions

a) Utilities Board - 08/11/2026

Item 3 - Payment of Bills –

Item 4 -License New/Renewals

PUBLIC COMMENT

Item 1- Audience Participation -"During this portion of the meeting, anyone may speak on any subject which does not appear on the agenda. Individual speakers are limited to three minutes each and at the discretion of the Council." (Please provide name and address)

REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE

Item 1 - City Treasurer's Report

Item 2 - City Clerk's Report

Item 3 - City Administrator's Report

Item 4 - Reports and Correspondence from Council

NEW BUSINESS

Item 1 - Public Hearing for a Special Event Permit for the Lamar Chamber of Commerce to Host Beer Garden during Oktoberfest

  1. Open Public Hearing - Mayor
  2. Staff Presentation - Clerk/ Attny /Chief
  3. Applicant's Presentation
  4. Open Floor - Mayor
  5. Closed Floor - Mayor
  6. Questions/Clarification
  7. Close Public Hearing - Mayor
  8. City Council Discussion
  9. City Council Action

Item 2 - Motion to Ratify Council Approval to Submit Letter of Support to High Plains Community Health Center for Application regarding HRSA-27-099, Fiscal Year 2027 Expanding Nutrition Services (ENS)

Item 3 - Southeast Colorado Regional Airport/SITA Lease Agreement

Item 4 - Contract with Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging (LAV AAA)

Item 5 - Approve Extension Request Letter to the Department of Local Affairs for Grant #9894 WWTP Design and Engineering of the Waste Water Treatment Plant

Item 6 - Approval of Amendment to Agreement with JVA, Inc for Providing Engineering Services to the City of Lamar for the Design and Engineering of the Waste Water Treatment Plant

Item 7 - Agreement Renewal - Tesla Chargers at 109 E Beech St, Lamar

Item 8 - Welborn Sullivan Meck & Tooley P.C.

Item 9 -Clarification on Council Directive Related to Data Center Moratorium

Item 10 -Elect Mayor Pro-Tern

Item 11-Explain the Process for Councilmember Appointment

Item 12 - Discussion on Selected Topics Brought Forth by Councilmembers

Item 13 -Toth & Association Master Services Agreement and Scope of Work

ORDINANCE 1st READING

Item 14 -Ordinance No. - "An Ordinance of the City of Lamar, Colorado Amending Chapter 22 "Subdivisions" Regulations of the Lamar Municipal Code"

Item 15 – Miscellaneous

Item 16 - Executive Sessions -(1) For the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators C.R.S. §24-6-402 (4)(e) regarding Economic Development (2) For Discussion of Personnel Matters C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(f) regarding Council vacancy

NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING- Monday, September 28. 2026@ 7:00 P.M. Individuals with disabilities needing auxiliary aid(s) may request assistance by contacting Bill Becker at City of Lamar, 102 E Parmenter, Lamar, CO 81052, or by phone (719) 336-4376. We would appreciate 48 hours advance notice of the event so arrangements can be made to locate the requested auxiliary aid(s).