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City of Gunnison City Council Agenda
Regular Session - Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The City Council meeting is held in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City
Hall, located at 201 West Virginia Avenue, Gunnison, CO, with remote access available
via Zoom
The public may attend this City Council meeting in-person or via Zoom with phone or
computer access. For remote access please visit gunnisonco.gov/ZoomCC.
Approximate total meeting time: 120 minutes
I. Presiding Officer Calls Regular Session to Order (silent roll call)
II. Announcements
Background: Council and/or City Staff may give announcements related to upcoming
City events, projects, or acknowledgements.
Staff Contact: Council and City Staff
Public Comment: not applicable.
Action Requested of Council: No action requested; updates only.
Estimated Time: 10 minutes
III. Western Colorado University Liaison Announcements
Background: During the academic year, the Western Colorado University Liaison may
give announcements related to upcoming University events and programs.
Staff Contact: Townes Bakke, Western Colorado University Representative
Public Comment: not applicable.
Action Requested of Council: No action requested; updates only.
Estimated Time: 5 minutes
IV. Public Input
At this time, members of the public may provide comments to Council in English or
Spanish on topics that are not on the agenda. Any questions will be received as
comments and potentially responded to by the appropriate staff or Council member,
following the meeting. Per Colorado Open Meetings Law, no Council discussion or
action will take place until a later date, unless an emergency situation is deemed to
exist by the City Attorney. Each speaker has a time limit of 3 minutes to facilitate
efficiency in the conduct of the meeting and to allow an equal opportunity for
everyone wishing to speak.
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V. Consent Agenda
None.
VI. Proclamations, Recognitions, and Appointments
None.
VII. New Business
A. Public Hearing on New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Agave
Family Mexican Restaurant, LLC
The City of Gunnison asks concerned citizens to submit their comments in writing
for the scheduled Public Hearing by noon on Tuesday July 7, 2026, to the City
Clerk or attend the public hearing virtually or in person.
Background: Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado and the City of
Gunnison, Colorado, Agave Family Mexican Restaurant, LLC, has requested that
the licensing authority of the City of Gunnison grant a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor
License for dispensing malt, vinous and spirituous liquor by the drink for on-
premises consumption at 618 W Tomichi Avenue, Gunnison, CO 81230.
Staff Contact: Erica Boucher, City Clerk
Public Comment/Hearing: limited to five minutes per speaker.
Action requested of Council: To consider public input on the application for a
new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Agave Family Mexican Restaurant,
LLC, 618 W Tomichi Avenue, Gunnison, Colorado 81230 and to consider a
motion to approve, deny, or postpone the application, in accordance with specific
findings.
Estimated time: 20 minutes
B. Public Hearing on New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for
Patcharee’s Kitchen
The City of Gunnison asks concerned citizens to submit their comments in writing
for the scheduled Public Hearing by noon on Tuesday July 7, 2026, to the City
Clerk or attend the public hearing virtually or in person.
Background: Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado and the City of
Gunnison, Colorado, Patcharee’s Kitchen, Inc, dba Patcharee’s Kitchen, has
requested that the licensing authority of the City of Gunnison grant a Hotel and
Restaurant Liquor License for dispensing malt, vinous and spirituous liquor by the
drink for on-premises consumption at 806 N Main Street, Gunnison, CO 81230.
Staff Contact: Erica Boucher, City Clerk
Public Comment/Hearing: limited to five minutes per speaker.
Action requested of Council: To consider public input on the application for a
new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Patcharee’s Kitchen, Inc, dba
Patcharee’s Kitchen, 806 N Main Street, Gunnison, Colorado and to consider a
motion to approve, deny, or postpone the application, in accordance with specific
findings.
Estimated time: 20 minutes
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C. Resolution No. 7, Series 2026: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Gunnison, Colorado, Finding that the Annexation Petition Filed by Richard Brian
McCarroll and Bobette Kay Sylvester for the Annexation of Three Parcels of Land
Totalling 14.2 Acres, More or Less, of Land Adjacent to the Boundaries of the City
of Gunnison is in Substantial Compliance with the Requirements of State Law;
Setting Forth Findings of Fact Relating Thereto and Setting A Public Hearing Upon
Said Petition for Annexation
Background: The Gunnison Area Plan, developed jointly by the City and County,
establishes a coordinated vision for future growth within the city’s three-mile
planning area. Following the Gunnison Area Plan, the City conducts annexations
under the framework of the Colorado Municipal Annexation Act
(C.R.S. 31‑12‑101 et seq.), which establishes a multi-step statutory procedure.
The Annexation Petition is on Step 5 of the 18 Step process which sets a public
hearing by resolution.
Staff Contact: Anton Sinkewich, Community Development Director
Public Comment: no public comment at this time. A public hearing may be
scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, per Resolution No. 7, Series 2026.
Action requested of Council: Consider a motion to 1) Introduce Resolution No.
7, Series 2026, and read the resolution aloud by title only; and 2) a motion to
adopt Resolution No. 7, Series 2026.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
VIII. Old Business
A. Ordinance No. 5, Series 2026, First Reading: An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Gunnison, Colorado, Amending Gunnison Municipal Code, Chapter
5.30 Nuisances, Section 5.30.20 Nuisances Prohibited
Background: Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code establishes a variety of regulations
intended to protect public health, safety, and welfare by addressing nuisances,
including noise. The current noise regulations were last substantially adopted in
1997, and the proposed changes would keep current noise limits largely intact
while adding clear exemptions for certain locations and venues and long standing-
community events that are tied to demonstrated community benefit. These
changes aim to balance residents’ quiet enjoyment with economic prosperity,
community traditions, and practical enforcement.
Staff Contact: Amanda Wilson, City Manager
Public Comment: limited to three minutes per speaker.
Action requested of Council: Consider a motion to 1) Introduce Ordinance No.
5, Series 2026, and read the ordinance aloud by title only; and 2) a motion to
adopt Ordinance No. 5, Series 2026, on Second Reading.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
B. Taylor Mountain Park Management
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Background: In 2020, the City entered into a public/private partnership with
Campfire Ranch Productions, LLC, most recently formalized via a 5-year contract in
effect through December 31, 2028. Campfire Ranch Productions, LLC dissolved last
month.
Staff Contact: Dan Vollendorf, Parks and Recreation Director
Public Comment: limited to three minutes per speaker.
Action requested of Council: Consider a motion to authorize staff to develop a
request for proposals for the 2027 season for Council’s future consideration and
approval.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
IX. Regular Session Meeting Adjournment
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