Agenda for November 10, 2026, Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Page 1 of 4
Posted at Town Hall, 175 E. 3
rd
Street, and the Palisade Civic Center, 341 West 7
th
Street
On or Before November 6, 2026
AGENDA
for the Board of Trustees
of the Town of Palisade, Colorado
341 W 7
th
Street (Palisade Civic Center BOARD ROOM)
November 10, 2026
6:00 pm Regular Meeting
A live stream of the meeting may be viewed at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3320075780
I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 pm
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. AGENDA ADOPTION
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.TOWN OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of
Veterans Day.
B.PALISADE LIONS CLUB AND AMERICAN LEGION POST 50 WILL HOST
VETERANS FAIR Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm at Veterans
Memorial Park. Visit the Palisade CO Lions Club Facebook page for more information.
C.TOWN OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED Thursday and Friday, November 26-27, 2026, in
observance of Thanksgiving.
D.LEAF PICK-UP began November 2, 2026. Visit https://palisade.colorado.gov/ for a full list of
instructions and designated pickup days. Please move vehicles off the road on designated pickup
days to support a timely, efficient pick-up process.
E.PALISADE OLDE-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS Tree Lighting, Taylor Elementary School
Carolers, Parade of Lights, and Fire Station Tower Lighting will be on Friday, December 4,
2026. Visit https://palisadecoc.com/ofc/ or https://palisade.colorado.gov/ for more information.
F.PALISADE OLDE-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS Breakfast with Santa, Gingerbread Contest
& Showcase, Soup Challenge, and downtown Winter Faire will be on Saturday, December 5,
2026. Visit https://palisadecoc.com/ofc/ for more information.
VI. PRESENTATIONS
A.La Plaza 2027 Funding Request
VII. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Agenda for November 10, 2026, Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Page 2 of 4
Posted at Town Hall, 175 E. 3
rd
Street, and the Palisade Civic Center, 341 West 7
th
Street
On or Before November 6, 2026
VIII.CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is intended to allow the Board to spend its time on more complex items. These
items are generally perceived as non-controversial and can be approved by a single motion. The
public or any Board Member may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for
individual consideration.
A.Expenditures
•Approval of Bills from Various Town Funds –
October 14, 2026 – October 27, 2026
B.Minutes
•Minutes from October 27, 2026, Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
IX
.PUBLIC HEARING I
The Board of Trustees for the Town of Palisade, Colorado, will consider three resolutions for
the Budget for the Town of Palisade, Colorado, for the Calendar Year of 2027.
A.RESOLUTION 2026-19 –
Budget Expenditures and Revenues
A Resolution of the Board of Trustees for the Town of Palisade, Colorado,
Summarizing Expenditures and Revenues for Each Fund and Adopting a Budget for the
Entire Town of Palisade, Colorado, for the Calendar Year Beginning on the First Day of
January 2027 and Ending for the Calendar Year on the Last Day of December 2027.
RESOLUTION 2026-20 – Appropriating Sums to Various Funds
A Resolution of the Board of Trustees for the Town of Palisade, Colorado, Appropriating
Sums of Money to the Various Funds in the Amounts of and for the Purpose Set Forth
Below, for the Town of Palisade, Colorado, for the 2027 Budget
RESOLUTION 2026-21 – Budget Tax Levy
A Resolution of the Board of Trustees for the Town of Palisade, Colorado, Levying General
Property Taxes for the Year 2026 to Help Defray the Costs of Government for the Town of
Palisade, Colorado, for the 2027 Budget Year.
1.Staff Presentation
2.Public Comment
3.Board Discussion
4.Decision – Motion, Second, Rollcall Vote to: approve or postpone (until December 8,
- Resolutions 2026-19, 2026-20, and 2026-21 adopting the 2027 Budget for the
Town of Palisade.
X
.PUBLIC HEARING II
A.RESOLUTION 2026-22 – 2026 Budget Supplemental Appropriations
The Board of Trustees will consider Resolution 2026-22, amending the revenues
and expenditures for the General Fund in the 2026 Town of Palisade Budget.
1.Staff Presentation
•Wildfire Program Revenues & Expenses
•Police K-9 MCFMLG Revenue & Expenses
2.Public Comment
3.Board Discussion
4.Decision – Motion, Second, Rollcall Vote to: Approve Resolution 2026-22 amending
the revenues and expenditures for the General Fund in the 2026 Town of Palisade
Budget.
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Posted at Town Hall, 175 E. 3
rd
Street, and the Palisade Civic Center, 341 West 7
th
Street
On or Before November 6, 2026
A.Audit Company Contract for the Town of Palisade 2026 Audit
The Board of Trustees will consider directing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Hinkle &
Company, PC, for 2026 financial audit services for the Town of Palisade.
1.Staff Presentation
2.Board Discussion
3.Decision – Motion, Second, Rollcall Vote to: direct the Mayor to enter into a contract
with Hinkle & Company, PC, for 2026 financial audit services for the Town of Palisade.
B.Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Grand Valley Transit
(GVT) and Grand Valley
Metropolitan Planning Organization (GVMPO)
The Board of Trustees will consider directing the Town
Manager to enter into an agreement
with GVT and GVMPO in order to provide public transit services to the Town of Palisade for
2027.
1.Staff Presentation
2.Board Discussion
3.Decision –
Motion, Second, Rollcall Vote to: direct the Town Manager to enter into an
agreement with Grand Valley Transit and Grand Valley Metropolitan Planning
Organization to provide public transit services to the Town of Palisade for 2027.
C.ORDINANCE 2026-15 Amending the Palisade Municipal Code to
Incorporate the Voter-
Approved 1% Sales Tax Increase
The Board of Trustees will consider ORDINANCE 2026-15 amending the Palisade
Municipal Code to incorporate the Voter-Approved 1% Sales tax increase in accordance with
Resolution 2026-14.
1.Staff Presentation
2.Board Discussion
3.Decision –
Motion, Second, Rollcall Vote to: approve ORDINANCE 2026-15 amending
the Palisade Municipal Code to incorporate the Voter-Approved 1% Sales tax increase.
D.Letter Ending the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Palisade Rural Fire District
The Board of Trustees will consider ending the IGA with Palisade Rural Fire District, and
sending a notification letter.
1.Staff Presentation
2.Board Discussion
3.Decision –
Motion, Second, Rollcall Vote to: approve ending the IGA with Palisade Rural
Fire District, and send a notification letter.
X
II.PUBLIC COMMENT
All those who wish to speak during public comment must sign up on the sheet provided outside
the boardroom doors. Please keep comments to 3 MINUTES OR LESS and state your name and
address. Neither the Board of Trustees nor staff will respond to comments at this time. The Board may
direct staff to look into specific comments to bring
back as an Agenda item at a future meeting; however,
the Board reserves the right to clarify information from comments that are factually incorrect.
All emails sent to the Town Clerk for public comment will be forwarded to the Board of Trustees. Any
member of the public who wishes to have a statement or email read to the Board of Trustees is required
to appear in person and make said statements to the Board directly.
XI.NEW BUSINESS
Agenda for November 10, 2026, Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Page 4 of 4
Posted at Town Hall, 175 E. 3
rd
Street, and the Palisade Civic Center, 341 West 7
th
Street
On or Before November 6, 2026