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City of Gunnison City Council Agenda
Regular Session - Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 5:30 PM
The City Council meeting is held in the Council Chambers on the second floor of C ity
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.P
residing Officer Calls Regular Session to Order (silent roll call)
II.A
nnouncements
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.W
estern 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
I
V.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.Co
nsent Agenda
None.
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VI. Proclamations, Recognitions, and Appointments
A. Resolution No. 11, Series 2026: A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Gunnison, Colorado Recognizing the 125
th
Anniversary of Western Colorado
University
Background: This is a resolution recognizing Western Colorado University’s 125th
anniversary.
Staff Contact: Erica Boucher, City Clerk
Public Comment: limited to three minutes per speaker.
Action requested of Council: Consider a motion to 1) Introduce Resolution No.
11, Series 2026, and read the resolution aloud by title only; and 2) a motion to
adopt Resolution No. 11, Series 2026
Estimated time: 10 minutes
VII. New Business
A. Amendment to the City of Gunnison’s Land Development Code (LDC),
Chapter 15.90 Existing Nonconformities
Background: The LDC currently limits allowed changes to existing, non-conforming
uses. Proposed changes aim to provide additional flexibility for such uses for the
purpose of protecting property values and support revitalization.
Staff Contact: Andie Ruggera, Senior Planner
Public Comment: limited to three minutes per speaker.
Action requested of Council: No action. Discussion only.
Estimated time: 20 minutes
B. Contract Award, Engineering Services, Gunnison Electrical Main
Substation Design
Background: This proposed design project involves replacing and upgrading major
components and conducting specialized engineering, testing, and commissioning
to ensure all new systems function correctly.
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 authorize the City Manager
to execute Cross Canyon Engineering’s Task Order 4 for electrical design and
commissioning services for the Gunnison Main Substation upgrade for a total
amount not to exceed $192,800.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
C. Consideration of Alleged Noncompliance by Planning and Zoning
Commission Members
Background: The Planning and Zoning Commission adopted the Commission and
Committee Member Charter on August 26, 2026; however, two members have
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declined to sign the required acknowledgment. City Council will review the
circumstances and consider whether to initiate the notice and hearing process,
request additional information, provide other direction, or take no action at this
time.
Staff Contact: Kathy Fogo, City Attorney
Public Comment: not applicable.
Action requested of Council: Council may initiate the formal notice and hearing
process, request additional information, direct further clarification or corrective
action, take no action at this time, or provide other direction consistent with the
Charter and applicable law.
Estimated time: 45 minutes
D. Firemen’s Pension Board Semi-Annual Update
Background: The bylaws of the Gunnison Firemen’s Pension Fund require a report
to be provided to City Council semi-annually.
Staff Contact: Ben Cowan, Finance Director
Public Comment: not applicable.
Action requested of Council: No action, report only.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
VIII. Regular Session Meeting Adjournment
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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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