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City of Gunnison City Council Agenda
Regular Session - Tuesday, October 27, 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: 2.5 hours
I.P
residing 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.Co
nsent Agenda
None.
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VI.Proclamations, Recognitions, and Appointments
A.Proclamation for Arbor Day
Background: The City of Gunnison has been an Arbor Day Foundation Tree City
U.S.A. community for the past 37 years. To maintain this
designation, a public
Arbor Day Observance and proclamation are required.
p
roclamation.
Staff Contact: Erica Boucher, City Clerk
Public Comment: limited to three minutes per speaker.
Action requested of Council: C
onsider a motion to approve the proclamation
proclaiming November 5, 2026, as “Arbor Day.”
Estimated time: 5 minutes
V
II.Old Business
A.Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Gunnison County, Subgrantee
Award for Federal Safe Streets for All Grant
Background: An opportunity exists to receive federal funds for multimodal safety
improvements a
long Hwy 135 and at the intersection of Tomichi Ave. And Main
Street. The funding opportunity requires the City execute an IGA with Gunnison
County as a subgrantee recipient.
Staff Contact: Pete Rice, P.E., Public Works Director
Public Comment: l
imited to three minutes per speaker.
Action requested of Council: C
onsider a motion to accept the Safe for Streets
for All Grant and authorize the Mayor to sign the Intergovernmental Agreement
with Gunnison County, as presented and subject to appropriations.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
B.Ordinance No. 6, Series 2026, Second Reading: An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Gunnison, Colorado, Amending Gunnison Municipal Code Title
15, Land Development Code, Chapter 15.90 Existing Nonconformities
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: Angie Ruggera, Senior Planner
Public Comment: l
imited 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) To adopt
Ordinance No. 6, Series 2026, on Second Reading.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
VIII.New Business
A.Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce Annual Report
Background: On February 24, 2026, City Council approved a contract for services
in the total amount of $82,225 with the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce
to assist with funding the operational expenditures of the Visitor’s Center. The
contract provides that a detailed report shall be presented by October 31, 2026.
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Staff Contact: Amanda Wilson, City Manager
Public Comment: not applicable.
Action requested of Council: No action requested; report only.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
B.Utility Customer Assistance Program Options
Background: City Council reviewed the draft financial plan fo
r water and
wastewater on September 8, 2026 and requested that staff return with information
regarding options for providing financial assistance to cus
tomers. Staff Contact:
Amanda Wilson, City Manager
Public Comment: not applicable.
Action requested of Council: No action requested; discussion only.
Es
timated time: 45 minutes
C.Contract Award, Engineering Se
rvices, Town Ditch Splitter Box
Improvements
Background: The Town Ditch Splitter Box Improvements project
responds to the
2026 Irrigation Ditch Master Plan, which identified the splitter box as a priority for
enhanced flow measurement, operational control, and long-term system reliability
in anticipation of future regulatory needs. The first phase of the project is design.
Staff Contact: Pete Rice, P.E., Public Works Direc
tor
Public Comment: limited to three minutes per speaker.
Action requested of Council: Consider a motion to authorize the City Manager to
execute the agreement with Wright Water Engineers for Engineering Services for
the Town Ditch Splitter Box Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed
$57,763.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
D.Contract Award, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Screw Pump Gearbox
Replacement
Background: One of the wastewater treatment plant’s two influent screw pumps is
currently inoperable and requires replacement.
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
sign and execute the purchase order with Lakeside Equipment Corporation for the
replacement Lakeside Gearbox in an amount not to exceed $62,000. Estimated
time: 10 minutes
E.State Legislative & Policy Discussion
Background: In advance of the next State Legislative Session which convenes on
January 11, 2027, general information reg
arding municipal advocacy efforts and
areas for potential attention will be presented as an initial discussion.
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Staff Contact: Amanda Wilson, City Manager
Public Comment: not applicable.
Action requested of Council: No action taken; discussion only.
Estimated time: 20 minutes
IX. 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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