Lance Hillis

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.

The City Council conducted a public hearing and approved an ordinance regarding an intergovernmental agreement for marketing services. Key action items included the approval of judges for the upcoming municipal election and the purchase of various maintenance vehicles, including two pick-up trucks, a flatbed truck, and a wheel loader. The council also processed a transfer of ownership for a local casino. Additionally, there was a significant discussion regarding a potential ballot issue involving Gilpin County sales tax and its impact on the city's self-executing Education Enhancement Tax, with plans to revisit this topic in a future session. An executive session was held to receive legal advice concerning truck traffic impacts.

The council meeting included the swearing-in of newly elected aldermen and various legislative and administrative actions. Ordinances were passed to amend the employee handbook regarding the hiring of relatives, prohibit nudity in certain public areas, and approve an operating grant agreement for tramway operations. The council also approved the employment agreement for the new City Manager and reappointed the Municipal Court Judge and Assistant Municipal Court Judge. Further actions included awarding contracts for HVAC replacement at Crooks Palace, Bates Hill Trail System construction, and electrical undergrounding along Gregory Street, as well as authorizing insurance contracts for group health and dental coverage and approving a quitclaim deed to a qualified elector for the Silver Dollar Metropolitan District.