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City of Gunnison City Council Agenda
Regular Session - Tuesday, October 13, 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
Background: The consent agenda allows City Council to approve, by a single
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motion, second and vote, matters that have already been discussed by the entire
Council or matters that are considered routine. The agenda items will not be
separately discussed unless a councilor removes an item from the Consent Agenda.
Staff Contact: Erica Boucher, City Clerk
Public Comment: not applicable.
Action requested of Council: Consider a motion to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented:
A. Consider a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign Gunnison Valley Corridor Plan
Memorandum of Understand; and
B. Consider a motion to authorize the submittal of the Competitive Grant through the
State Historical Preservation Office for the City Municipal Building Elevator
Modernization Project; and
C. Consider a motion to approve Resolution No. 12, Series 2026: A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Gunnison, Colorado, Rescheduling November and
December 2026 Regular Session Meetings
Estimated time: 5 minutes
VI. Proclamations, Recognitions, and Appointments
A. Appointments, Planning and Zoning Commission
Background: The Commission serves at the pleasure of City Council by carrying out
planning and land-use responsibilities. Four vacancies currently exist.
Staff Contact: Anton Sinkewich, Community Development Director
Public Comment: limited to three minutes per speaker.
Action requested of Council: Consider a motion to appoint Chris Cassling and Lisa
Lucas to the Planning and Zoning Commission to serve a 5-year term effective
immediately.
Estimated time: 20 minutes
VII. New Business
A. Update: Gunnison County
Background: Gunnison County is committed to enhancing partnerships and
communications across the Valley. To this end, elected officials and staff have
initiated an effort to occasionally attend city and town council meetings throughout
the Valley to provide updates and engage in discussions on a variety of matters.
Staff Contact: Amanda Wilson, City Manager
Public Comment: not applicable.
Action requested of Council: No action requested, report only.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
B. Update: Resiliency Project, End of Year Report
Background: An annual update will be provided on activities in 2026.
Staff Contact: Ricardo Esqueda, Community and Policy Liaison
Public Comment: not applicable.
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Action requested of Council: No action requested, report only.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
C. Memorandum of Understanding, New Computer Aided Dispatch and Records
Management System, Police Department
Background: Implementation of the modern, cloud-based RMS 10-8 System will
significantly improve the performance, accessibility, and efficiency of the Gunnison
Police Department’s records and integration with the computer aided dispatch
operations.
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 Mayor to execute
the Gunnison/Hinsdale Combined Emergency Telephone Service Authority
Memorandum of Understanding for Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records
Management System (RMS) Group Contract and cost allocation.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
VIII. Old Business
A. Ordinance No. 6, Series 2026, First Reading: An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Gunnison, Colorado, Amending Title 15, Land Development Code (LDC),
Chapter 15.90 Existing Nonconformities of the Gunnison Municipal Code.
Background: The LDC currently limits changes to existing, non-conforming land uses.
Consistent with the presentation to City Council, modifications to the LDC are
proposed to expand flexibility.
Staff Contact: Andie Ruggera, Senior Planner
Public Comment: limited to three minutes per speaker.
Actions requested of Council: Consider a motion to 1) Introduce Ordinance No.
6, Series 2026, and read the ordinance aloud by title only; and 2) a motion to
adopt Ordinance No. 6 , Series 2026, on First Reading and order to publish.
Estimated time:15 minutes
IX. Regular Session Meeting Adjournment
The City Council Meeting agenda is subject to change. The City Manager and City
Attorney reports may include administrative items not listed. Regular Meetings and
Special Meetings are recorded. Meeting minutes are posted at City Hall and on the
City website within 10 business days following the meeting at www.gunnisonco.gov.
Work sessions are recorded however minutes are not produced.
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