Trinidad posts amended notice for March 3 City Council meeting

Trinidad city officials filed an amended notice that sets the Regular Meeting of the City Council for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 135 N. Animas Street, Trinidad, Colorado, 81082, with the amended posting appearing March 2, 2026. The amended agenda is labeled “~AMENDED~” and covers routine business plus an executive session that could touch on property matters.

The amended notice carries the city’s exact header: “~AMENDED~ The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 135 N. Animas Street, Trinidad, Colorado, 81082.” That header appeared in the Krtnradio transcription of the agenda and was part of the posting that residents and interested parties can reference.

The agenda published in the amended notice lists the items on file for Council consideration, beginning with Roll Call and Approval of the Agenda and continuing through Policy Items & Staff Reports and Petitions or Communications, Oral or Written. The public comment description in the agenda states: “The Public Comment section offers an opportunity for any citizen to express opinions or ask questions regarding City services, policies or other matters of community concern, [...] aloud prior to a vote on the motion.” The notice also places several routine items on the Consent Agenda, specifically Approval of Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026, Approval of the Bills, and Approval of Payroll, February 28, 2026, through March 13, 2026, while noting that “Any Consent Agenda item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of a Council Member for individual consideration.”

An executive session is listed as item 10 on the printed agenda with the statutory authority and topic spelled out: “To discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sales of real, personal or other property interest under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(a) – Discussion of potential sale and acquisition of property.” The notice does not identify specific parcels or terms; it records only that the executive session is authorized under the cited Colorado statute.

The notice reiterates local conduct rules drawn from the Trinidad Code of Ordinances, Sections 2-72 and 2-73, declaring that the rules of decorum “shall apply to all participants and attendees” and that audience members “should only speak at a meeting of Boards and Commissions after being recognized by the presiding officer.” The agenda’s Meeting Protocols section instructs participants to follow basic courtesies: “PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES; BE RESPECTFUL AND TAKE PERSONAL CONVERSATIONS INTO THE LOBBY AREA.”

For accommodations or questions, the notice provides City Hall contact details and an auxiliary-aid request line: “135 N. Animas St, Trinidad, CO 81082, (719) 846-9843,” and it repeats verbatim that “Individuals with disabilities needing auxiliary aid(s) may request assistance by contacting Audra Garrett, City Clerk, 135 N. Animas Street, Phone (719) 846-9843, or FAX (719) 846-4140. At least a 48 hour advance notice prior to the scheduled meeting would be appreciated so that arrangements can be made to locate the requested auxiliary aid(s).”

The printed agenda page carries the city’s celebratory footer, “Celebrating America’s 250 ~ Colorado’s 150 ~ Trinidad’s 150,” and is labeled “Trinidad City Council Agenda ~ Regular Meeting ~ March 3, 2026 ~ Page 3.” Council will proceed with the posted agenda at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers unless the record is amended again.