City of Black Hawk

This document serves as an announcement and record of a regular meeting held by the City Council of Black Hawk to conduct city business.

The City Council accepted the 2025 audit, noting it received an unqualified opinion. The Council approved an updated city fee schedule, which included modifications to commercial electrical fees, consultant hourly rates, and city clerk fees. Additionally, contracts were awarded for the Red Dolly Casino electrical service relocation project and the construction of storage sheds at the Black Hawk Commons and Copper Kitchen Pizzeria. Finally, the Council authorized a contract for the purchase of real estate on Gregory Hill.

The City Council approved several resolutions, including a trade contractor agreement for the construction of the Bobtail Surge Tank and an associated change order for construction administration services. Additionally, the Council authorized a land exchange agreement with Jacobs Entertainment and approved a service agreement with Great Plains Communications for internet access across various city properties. An executive session was held to discuss negotiations and potential property acquisitions.

The City Council meeting covered several legislative and project-related items. The Council approved ordinances to repeal marijuana establishment licensing and to update the approval process for municipal capital projects. A Special Event Liquor Permit was granted for a bike race event. The Council also authorized a change order for the Bobtail Mine Improvements Phase 2 project and awarded a contract to Roche Construction for the Bates Hill Trailhead project. Additionally, the Council held an executive session to receive legal advice and discuss negotiations concerning city-owned real property.

The agenda for the meeting includes a public hearing regarding an ordinance to amend the municipal code by adding regulations for beekeeping. Action items feature the approval of a commercial lease agreement for properties on Gregory Street, a contract for tree lighting installation, an agreement for an engineering analysis regarding the establishment of a truck route, and a trade contractor agreement for drilling a raw water well. The session also includes an executive session with the City Attorney to discuss legal issues related to intergovernmental relations, negotiation strategies, and the potential sale or transfer of municipal property in the HARD District.