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City of Gunnison City Council Agenda
Regular Session - Tuesday, September 8, 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: Jestyn Smith, Western SGA Vice President for External Affairs
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.
V. Consent Agenda
None.
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VI. Proclamations, Recognitions, and Appointments
A. Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month
Background: Local leaders involved in planning and executing Welcoming Week
requested City Council approve a proclamation proclaiming September 15-October
15, 2026, to be “Hispanic Heritage Month.”
Staff Contact: Erica Boucher, City Clerk
Public Comment: limited to three minutes per speaker.
Action requested of Council: Consider a motion to approve the proclamation
proclaiming September 15-October 15, 2026, as Hispanic Heritage Month.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
B. Proclamation for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Background: Representatives from the local Suicide Prevention, Awareness, and
Recovery Coalition (SPARC), working in partnership with the Suicide Prevention
Subgroup of the Health Coalition, requested City Council approve a proclamation
proclaiming the month of September to be “Suicide Prevention Awareness
Month.”
Staff Contact: Erica Boucher, City Clerk
Public Comment: limited to three minutes per speaker.
Action requested of Council: Consider a motion to approve a proclamation
recognizing September 2026, as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
C. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) Appointments
Background: Resolution No. 10, Series 2026, reconstituted the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) into its current form. The purpose of PRAC
is to provide informed community perspectives and recommendations concerning
City parks, recreation facilities, programs, and services within a work plan
approved by City Council.
Staff Contact: Dan Vollendorf, Parks and Recreation Director
Public Comment: limited to three minutes per speaker.
Action requested of Council: Consider a motion to appoint Gregory Adams,
Katie Lewinger, Jack Vance, and Jessica Wurtz to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee to serve a term beginning immediately to May 31, 2028.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
D. Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) Appointments
Background: Resolution No. 10, Series 2026, reconstituted the Senior Advisory
Committee (SAC) into its current form. The purpose of SAC is to provide informed
community perspectives and recommendations concerning Senior Center facilities,
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programs, services, participation, and the needs of older adults within a work plan
approved by City Council.
Staff Contact: Dan Vollendorf, Parks and Recreation Director
Public Comment: limited to three minutes per speaker.
Action requested of Council: Consider a motion to appoint four of the six
applicants to the Senior Advisory Committee (SAC), to serve a term beginning
immediately to May 31, 2028.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
VII. Old Business
A. Rate and Financial Planning for Water and Wastewater Systems III
Background: The City of Gunnison’s water and wastewater utility system faces
rising operational, regulatory, and capital demands that require long-term financial
planning, including investment in a new water treatment plant. A comprehensive
utility rate study has been drafted, discussed, and revised to incorporate Council’s
direction from the August 11, 2026, meeting, to assist in selecting a financial plan,
choosing a rate structure, and determining whether to reserve funds for future
wastewater.
Staff Contact: Pete Rice, P.E. Public Works Director
Public Comment: limited to three minutes per speaker.
Action requested of Council: Consider a motion to approve the Final Rate Study
created by Willdan.
Estimated time: 20 minutes
B. Request for Proposals (RFP), Taylor Mountain Park Camp Host
Background: On July 7, 2026, staff informed Council that Campfire Ranch, LLC
would no longer be operating as the camp host in Taylor Mountain Park. Parks and
Recreation staff have managed the campground since the beginning of June 2026
and would now like to issue a Request for Proposals for a Taylor Mountain Camp
Host for the 2027 season to provide the necessary services for the successful
operation of Taylor Mountain Park.
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 issue a
Request for Proposals (RFP) for campground host and management services at
Taylor Mountain Park for the 2027 camping season.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
VIII. New Business
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A. Letter of Intent; State Historic Preservation Office Grant for City Hall
Municipal Building Elevator Replacement
Background: The City is committed to American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
compliance under its 2025 Transition Plan and continually assesses accessibility
needs on City property. The City Hall Municipal Building’s aging elevator can no
longer be reliably maintained, and staff is pursuing grant opportunities. The
Municipal Building’s historic designation qualifies it for a State Historic Preservation
Office grant for replacement of the existing elevator.
Staff Contact: Ricardo Esqueda, Community and Policy Liaison
Public Comment: limited to three minutes per speaker.
Action requested of Council: Consider a motion to authorize staff to submit a
Letter of Intent to apply for a Competitive Grant through the State Historical
Preservation Office.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
B. Contract Approval: Victim Advocate Program Contract for Services
Background: The Gunnison Police Department oversees a regional Victim’s
Advocate Program that serves multiple jurisdictions and provides state-mandated
support and referrals for victims of domestic violence and other crimes. The
program is partly funded through state and federal grants, with remaining costs
shared among partner agencies based on service usage. The 2026 agreement
continues the long-standing collaborative arrangement among these agencies to
administer and support the program.
Staff Contact: Sam Costello, Chief of Police
Public Comment: limited to three minutes per speaker.
Action requested of Council: Consider a motion to authorize the City Manager
to sign the Contract for Services for 2026 for the Victim Advocate Program in the
not to exceed amount of $25,659.63.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
C. 2026 Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Intergovernmental Agreement
Background: The City of Gunnison Police Department and neighboring agencies
have historically had an agreement to provide mutual aid, ensuring safe and
effective responses when additional officers or resources are needed. This updated
version of the mutual aid agreement reflects current practices, responsibilities, and
liabilities while maintaining internal procedures that prioritize protection of the City
of Gunnison. Developed collaboratively with partner agencies, this latest version
ensures a consistent, regionwide approach to supporting public safety across the
Gunnison Valley.
Staff Contact: Sam Costello, Chief of Police
Public Comment: limited to three minutes per speaker.
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Action requested of Council: Consider a motion to authorize the Mayor to
execute the Intergovernmental Agreement for Law Enforcement Mutual Aid.
Estimated time: 20 minutes
IX. Regular Session Meeting Adjournment
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www.gunnisonco.gov. Work sessions are recorded however minutes are not
produced.
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