Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21, to swear in newly elected council members, select a new mayor for the 2026-2027 term, and approve a number of city projects.
Mayor Dave Frank and councilors Judy Ann Files, Doug Glaspell, J. David Reed, and Ed Ulibarri met in the City Council Chambers at the Elks Civic Building, along with city staff.
The following is a summary of the primary topics discussed during the meeting.
Watch the meeting video on the city's YouTube channel.
EARTH WEEK PROCLAMATION
Mayor Dave Frank read a proclamation declaring the week of April 19 through April 25, 2026, as Earth Week in the City of Montrose. Frank said the global community faces challenges such as environmental degradation, climate change, food and water shortages, and health issues.
All people, regardless of race, gender, income, background, or geography, have a moral right to a healthy sustainable environment, and all people, regardless of race, gender, income, background, or geography, have a moral right to a healthy sustainable environment.
ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION
Mayor Dave Frank read a proclamation declaring Friday, April 24, as Arbor Day in the City of Montrose.
Frank said that in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees. This holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world.
Trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife. Trees are a renewable resource, giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires, and countless other wood products.
Trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify the community. And trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.
YOUTH CITY COUNCIL - AMERICA 250/COLORADO 150 PROCLAMATION
Youth City Councilor Jordyn Simo read a youth council proclamation declaring 2026 as a year of celebration not only for the United States, but for the State of Colorado as well.
Simo said the year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and also marks Colorado's 150th anniversary of statehood. The City of Montrose was founded in 1881 and has contributed proudly and significantly to the history of our nation and our state for more than 144 years. In 2016, the United States Congress established by joint resolution the America 250 Commission to encourage observance of the 250 years of our nation's existence.
The Colorado legislature established the America 250 - Colorado 150 Commission with the passage of Senate Bill 2022-011, and the commission has determined its mission and purpose is to celebrate Colorado by acknowledging the completeness of our shared history, honor that which makes Colorado unique, and strive toward a more perfect union.
The City of Montrose will engage in commemorative activities during the commission's stated length of observance: July 5, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
The Youth Council urged all community members to take advantage of the resources available from the America 250 Commission and the America 250- Colorado 150 Commission.
RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING YOUTH CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Dave Frank thanked the members of the Youth Council for their service over the past year and recognized the members who are graduating at the end of this school year.
PUBLIC COMMENT
One resident spoke about addressing the City Council and thanked the council for its time.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Councilors voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 16 special City Council meeting and the April 6 regular City Council meeting.
The city’s archive of past meeting minutes can be found on the Public Meetings Portal and at CityofMontrose.org/ArchiveCenter.
PRESENTATION TO MAYOR
Outgoing City Councilor Judy Ann Files delivered a presentation to outgoing Mayor Dave Frank, commending him for his service over the past 12 months. Files presented Frank with his gavel and a plaque recognizing his service.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF OUTGOING CITY COUNCILORS
Councilors Doug Glaspell and Judy Ann Files were both recognized for their service on the City Council. Glaspell, representing District I, was first elected in 2018 and was term-limited, and Judy Ann Files, who had served on the City Council for two terms prior to being re-elected in 2024, was serving in the council’s At-Large seat.
SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
City Clerk Lisa DelPiccolo delivered the oath of office to councilors Michael Badagliacco, Adam Woodden, and Ed Ulibarri. All three won election to the council during the April 7 Municipal Election.
SELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM
By council vote, Michael Badagliacco was elevated to the position of mayor for the 2026-2027 term. Ed Ulibarri was selected to be the mayor pro tem.
ORDINANCE 2710 - SECOND READING
City Councilors voted unanimously to approve Ordinance 2710, on second reading, vacating portions of right of way within the City of Montrose for redevelopment of property near the intersection of Cascade Avenue and Weldon Drive.
ORDINANCE 2711 - SECOND READING
City Councilors voted unanimously to approve Ordinance 2711, on first reading, approving the Matteo’s Addition Annexation.
Matteo’s Addition is a proposed annexation of approximately 1.23 acres. The annexation consists of Lot 1 of the Major Intrafamily Subdivision, also addressed as 67125 N Road. It is within the city’s Urban Growth Boundary and the City of Montrose Sewer Service and Water Service Areas.
Proposed Zoning: “R-2” Low-Density District
ORDINANCE 2712 - FIRST READING
City Councilors voted unanimously to approve Ordinance 2712, on first reading, providing for the zoning of the Matteo's Addition as an "R-2" Low-Density District.
ORDINANCE 2708 - SECOND READING
City Councilors voted unanimously to approve Ordinance 2708, on second reading, amending the zoning district designation of the open space of the Elder Homestead at Montrose and open space of the Final Plat of the East Pavilion Complex from "P", Public District, to "R-3A", Medium High Density District.
Senior City Planner William Reis said the rezone encompasses approximately 4.14 acres. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this rezone request at its February 25 meeting.
THE BRIDGES AT BLACK CANYON FILING NO. 11 FINAL PLAT
City Councilors voted unanimously to approve the Bridges at Black Canyon Filing No. 11 Amended Preliminary Plat.
Senior City Planner William Reis said the Bridges at Black Canyon Subdivision is located in southeastern Montrose and is partially developed. This amended preliminary plat consists of 14 residential lots on Outlot B of The Bridges at Black Canyon Subdivision Filing No. 8 Final Plat, located off of E Oak Grove Rd.
This application amends the previously approved preliminary plat, which is still valid, eliminating the previously approved Bear Dance Dr. This amendment alters the proposed traffic pattern and slightly alters property lines. The property is zoned “R-2” Low Density District and “R-3A” Medium High Density District, and all of the proposed lots are within the “R-2” zoned portion of the property.
The Planning Commission voted to approve the amended preliminary plat during its March 11 meeting.
MOVING MONTROSE FORWARD 2026 CONTRACTED STREET MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
City Councilors voted unanimously to approve a construction contract for $2,600,000 to Oldcastle SW Group, Inc., doing business as United Companies, for completion of the Moving Montrose Forward 2026 Contracted Street Maintenance Project.
Starting in 2018, the City of Montrose developed the Moving Montrose Forward (MoveMo) initiative, which placed a renewed focus on street maintenance, reducing traffic congestion, and improving pedestrian and vehicular mobility throughout the community. As part of this effort, each year the city hires contractors to perform some of the larger-scale and specialized street maintenance construction activities. This contracted street maintenance work is in addition to typical routine maintenance activities performed by the city’s Street Division of Public Works.
The city’s Street Maintenance and Capital Plan is available on the city’s MoveMo webpage at www.MoveMo.co. The Street Maintenance Plan identifies how available funds should generally be allocated between the various types of maintenance activities (e.g., surface treatments, mill and overlays, rebuild of failed roadways, etc). Allocation of these funds is geared towards the creation of a comprehensive street-maintenance program that strikes a balance between maintenance of the better-condition roadways (keeping the “good roads good” and at a lower cost) and eventually restoring those that have experienced failure and are more costly to repair. Asset management software and modeling are used to help prioritize appropriate maintenance treatments for the city’s roadways and to best utilize available funding.
In 2026, the city budgeted $5.0M within the city’s General Fund to be used towards street maintenance projects and budgeted $400k from utility funds for utility replacements associated with these improvements (e.g., replacing aged utilities below a roadway to be overlaid). Approximately $2.6M of this year’s funding is allocated towards this street maintenance contract, which includes asphalt overlays, mill and overlays, select concrete improvements alongside roadways to receive new asphalt, and a waterline replacement.
2026 MOVEMO SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS EXPENSE AUTHORIZATION
City Councilors voted unanimously to approve a contract for $240,000 for sidewalk improvements and trip hazard mitigation as part of the 2026 Moving Montrose Forward street maintenance initiative.
City of Montrose Streets and Stormwater Superintendent Nik Pridy said the City of Montrose Public Works and Engineering Departments utilize on-call concrete construction contracts, procured through a formal Invitation for Bid (IFB) process, to complete sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvements throughout the city. These contracts allow the city to efficiently complete small to mid-sized concrete projects by selecting the most cost-effective and responsive contractor available at the time of work.
The sidewalk improvement efforts included in the contract are located throughout Maintenance Zone E, which is scheduled for sidewalk improvements in 2026 as part of the city’s street maintenance program cycle.
In 2025, the Streets Division completed a sidewalk condition assessment in Zone E as part of its trip hazard mitigation program. This evaluation identified both trip hazards suitable for grinding and sidewalk segments requiring full replacement. The replacement locations included in this contract are derived directly from that assessment.
This expense authorization combines both scopes of work into a single coordinated effort for 2026:
$50,000 for contracted trip hazard mitigation (sidewalk grinding)
$190,000 for contracted sidewalk replacement using on-call concrete services
Grinding services performed in 2026 will also identify deficiencies for the 2027 maintenance cycle, supporting a continuous and proactive approach to sidewalk management.
MIAMI ROAD AC WATERLINE REIMBURSEMENT AUTHORIZATION
City Councilors voted unanimously to approve a contract for $213,000 in reimbursements to replace approximately 1,200 linear feet of 14-inch diameter AC waterline along Miami Road, immediately west of 6700 Road.
As part of the ongoing Brookside Meadows residential subdivision project on the northwestern corner of Miami and 6700 Roads, it is necessary for the developer to construct a localized line lowering and valve/tee insertion on an existing 14-inch diameter AC waterline located along the northern side of Miami Road due to conflicts with the sewer line. Although localized line lowerings are technically allowed by the city’s code, they can reduce hydraulic efficiency of the system, can increase structural loading on the adjacent AC tie-ins, and are more prone to leaks over time. Additionally, the city generally aims to replace aged AC waterlines when opportunities arise as part of capital projects, partnerships, or major maintenance activities.
In an attempt to address multiple issues/risks as part of a single project, the city and developer considered partnering to replace the AC waterline along the entire Brookside Meadows subdivision frontage. In addition to replacing the aged line, this allows for a smoother vertical transition through the area and eliminates the need for a localized line lowering. The project is also a continuation of recent efforts in the area, picking up where an AC replacement across 6700 Road took place in 2023 as part of the 6700 Road Extension Project.
2026 PAVEMENT MARKING CONTRACT EXTENSION RECOMMENDATION
City Councilors voted unanimously to approve a contract for $300,000 for an extension of the existing pavement marking contract with Stripe-A-Lot LLC of Montrose, Colorado, for the application and refreshing of regulatory pavement markings on streets and parking lots within the City of Montrose.
City of Montrose Streets and Stormwater Superintendent Nik Pridy said in March 2025 the City of Montrose entered into a professional services agreement with Stripe-A-Lot LLC for the installation and maintenance of regulatory pavement markings in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards. Under that agreement, Stripe-A-Lot has provided specialized pavement marking services including annual long-line striping of city streets and biannual application of crosswalks, stop bars, directional arrows, and other essential regulatory markings that support safety, visibility, and consistency throughout the city’s transportation network. The contract also includes bid alternates for parking lot striping as needed.
As Montrose continues to grow, with new roundabouts, expanding roadway infrastructure, evolving traffic patterns, and aging parking facilities, the need for a reliable and responsive pavement marking program remains essential.
Based on Stripe-A-Lot’s proven performance, strong working relationship with the city, and satisfactory service under the current agreement, staff recommends extending the existing contract for the 2026 pavement marking program.
MONTROSE POLICE DEPARTMENT AXON TASER 10 PURCHASE
City Councilors voted unanimously to approve a contract to purchase new taser equipment from Axon Enterprises in the amount of $59,147.40
Deputy Chief Tim Cox said the Montrose Police Department currently uses the Axon Taser System and is entering year two of a five-year master services contract to utilize the Axon Taser 10 less-than-lethal device. The Taser 10 is currently deployed and used by all law enforcement and animal control staff members of the Montrose Police Department. The approval of this lease contract allows the department to continue using this tool and to train staff in its use to reduce the risk of deadly-force encounters during high-risk incidents, thereby further reducing injuries to citizens, officers, and suspects.
STAFF REPORTS
Sales Tax Manager LeeAnne Whittaker delivered the sales, use, and excise tax report for February 2026.
Read all finance reports in their entirety here: CityofMontrose.org/Finance
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