City Council Meetings

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2014 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., and was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmembers present were Mayor Dan Porter, Bob Archibeque, Tom Butler, Ty Keel, Mayor Pro-tem Matt Keefauver, Shawna McLaughlin, and Karen Sheek. Staff members present were Chief of Police Roy Lane, City Manager Shane Hale, City Clerk Linda Smith, and City Attorney Mike Green. There were three people present in the audience. 2. The Consent Agenda items acted upon by Council were as follows: a. Approval of the Worksession and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2014. b. Approval of the payment of the Expenditure Vouchers of April 8, 2014. c. Approval of a renewal Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Rudosky Golf LLC, DBA Conquistador Golf Course, 2018 North Dolores Road, Cortez. d. Approval of a renewal Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License and a Change in Corporation for La Casita de Cortez LLC, DBA La Casita de Cortez, 17 North Harrison, Cortez. City Manager Hale noted that the March 25, 2014, minutes stated that Mayor Pro-tem Keefauver recused himself from the discussion and vote on the New Arts Liquor License for the Community Radio Project due to a conflict-of-interest; however, Mayor Pro-tem Keefauver had excused himself as he had an ex parte contact with the applicant prior to the hearing. City Manager Hale stated that the change had been made on the minutes in two places. Councilmember Keel moved that Council approve the Consent Agenda as presented with the additional expenditure vouchers totaling $33,504.46. Mayor Pro-tem Keefauver seconded the motion, and the vote was as follows: Archibeque Butler Keefauver Keel McLaughlin Porter Sheek Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3. PRESENTATIONS – None. 4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION – None. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. 7. NEW BUSINESS – None. 8. DRAFT ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS – None. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 2014 PAGE 2 9. OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS – None. 10. ADDITIONAL CITIZEN PARTICIPATION – None. 11. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None. 12. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT a. Paths of Mesa Verde Committee. City Manager Hale stated that he has been meeting with the committee which supports a proposed trail that would connect Denny Lake to the Town of Mancos. He stated that a Tiger Grant Application has been submitted for the trail and the State of Colorado has downgraded the grant from a Capital Project Grant to a Planning Project Grant with a $900,000 request. He stated in order for the grant request to be competitive, there needs to be a 20% match. He stated that the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has agreed to match 10% ($100,000) which leaves $100,000 from the local communities. He stated that the members of the Paths of Mesa Verde Committee have suggested that Montezuma County pledge $40,000, the City of Cortez pledge $40,000 and the Town of Mancos would pledge $20,000. He explained the reasoning for the match amounts and stated that he would bring a Letter of Support to Council at the next meeting. He stated that he did not think the match would be required until 2016. In answer to a question from Councilmember Keel, City Manager Hale stated that there would probably be other grant money available when the project moved to the building phase. City Manager Hale stated that he would be talking to the school district about the project as CDOT has commented that the grant would be more competitive if the trail is connected to a school, which may be possible with the new high school campus being so close to Denny Lake. 13. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Mayor’s Report on Workshop. Mayor Porter stated that during the worksession Council had a discussion with the President of Great Lakes, Charles Howell. Mr. Howell explained to Council the reasons for the recently canceled airline flights and the changes being made until there are more trained pilots that meet the new required flight hours. Discussion was also held on the process for the nomination of the Mayor and Mayor Pro-tem which be conducted on April 22, 2014. b. Golf Advisory Board. Councilmember Keel stated that the Golf Advisory Board meet for the first time and discussion included the new golf course equipment and water for the course. He stated that the sand traps are continuing to be worked on and play at the course has been up since the course was able to open in January. c. Goodbye to Library Director. Councilmember Sheek stated that Joanie Howland, Director of the Library, will be leaving the first part of May and she encouraged everyone to go by the Library and wish Ms. Howland well in her retirement. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. ________________________________ Dan L. Porter, Mayor CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 2014 PAGE 3 ATTEST: ___________________________________ Linda L. Smith, City Clerk