[0:00] At this time, it's customary to put your cell phones away. Please stand and join me for the pledge of allegiance.

[0:44] Here, we have a core on Zell Hubbard, Chris Retto, Chris Vesterl, David Crespin,

[0:53] Valerie Blackston,

[0:59] Michael Sanchez, Clottings, we have a core on.

[1:08] We have some proclosations tonight.

[1:23] Our first proclonation is for our sexual assault awareness month.

[1:30] Also, I want to call your attention, the state capital is recognizing sexual assault victims tomorrow and I'm thrilled to be part of that as well.

[1:42] Okay, whereas April is recognized as sexual assault awareness month, a time to bring attention to the pervasive issue of sexual violence and to honor survivors who have been impacted and whereas statistics reveal that one and five women in the United States experience

[2:00] sexual assault in their lifetime and one in four men experience some form of contact sexual

[2:06] violence during their lifetime.

[2:09] And whereas sexual assault, sexual harassment and rape affect individuals in our community

[2:15] regardless of ace, raged, gender, or background and remain a significant issue in our society

[2:21] that demands our collective attention and action.

[2:25] And whereas the city of Fort Lapton acknowledges the national sexual assault awareness month

[2:30] of together we act, united we change, recognizing the vital importance of working together across

[2:38] all sectors of our community to prevent and address sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.

[2:45] And whereas we understand that when workplace schools and communities collaborate to uphold safety

[2:51] and respect, we then create safer environments that help prevent sexual violence and promote justice.

[2:58] And whereas sexual assault is one of the most under-reported crimes, and victims often face

[3:04] a higher risk of substance misuse, psychiatric disorders, suicide, and other serious health

[3:11] and social challenges, and whereas as a community, we must all share the responsibility

[3:16] to support victims who come forward by listening to their stories, and working to bring justice

[3:22] in whatever form it means to the individuals affected.

[3:26] And whereas we must act together to open safe avenues for victims to come forward, to educate

[3:32] our community about sexual violence, support survivors, and work to break down the

[3:37] sickness and barriers that prevent individuals from seeking help, and whereas education

[3:43] is the first step toward action and empowering our community, especially our young people,

[3:49] to be part of the solutions by encouraging them to shape a safer, more respectful future for all.

[3:56] Now, therefore, ISO Hubbard mayor of the city of Fort Lapton do hereby proclaim April,

[4:01] a sexual assault awareness month in the city of Fort Lapton.

[4:13] Our second proclamation is the crime victims rights week.

[4:17] Whereas the victims' rights movement has resulted in passage of laws

[4:22] at the local state and federal levels that establish a central rights for victims and whereas

[4:27] crime victims rights have passed here in Colorado and at the federal level have provided

[4:34] victims with ways to participate meaningfully throughout criminal justice process. And whereas

[4:40] the rights of crime victims are best protected when all participants in the criminal justice

[4:45] process not only victims are appropriately educated about victims rights and whereas supporting

[4:52] victims of crime is crucial to the United States justice system, because our support

[4:57] honors the experiences of victims and allows them to find autonomy and empowerment

[5:03] through achieving self-defying goals. And whereas we must help victims access the justice

[5:09] assistance and support they need to rebuild their lives and whereas national crime victims

[5:15] rights week, honors crime victims and survivors recognizes the professionals and volunteers

[5:21] who provide critical services to victims of crime and racism and raises awareness about crime victims

[5:29] rights and services. And whereas the city of Fort Laptain acknowledges this year's theme of

[5:34] kinship, connecting and healing, which underscores the connection that the experiences support

[5:40] services and shared strength amongst survivors advocates and communities. And whereas kinship is

[5:46] Foundation of victim advocacy, inspiring trauma and form to care that needs survivors where

[5:52] they are.

[5:53] Through the initiative we build peer networks and community alliances that empower survivors,

[5:58] foster resilience and offer pathways to healing, and whereas the city of Fort Laptain

[6:03] is here by dedicated to strengthening victims and survivors in the aftermath of crime, building

[6:08] resilience in both our community and victim service providers and bringing hope and healing

[6:14] to all victims and survivors. Now therefore, I Samantha Chavez, in their

[6:19] the City of Fort Laptain, do you hear by proclaim April 6th to 12th as

[6:24] Crown Victims Right's Week in the City of Fort Laptain?

[6:30] We have another

[6:30] proclamation. Whereas library is throughout America, home and inventory of useless

[6:36] books, periodicals, reference materials, audio resources, and no like, and whereas

[6:41] libraries are a detriment to efficiency interfere with virtual interaction and

[6:46] social media and where his libraries serve no useful purpose in today's world and now therefore be it results that I declared

[6:58] of court-loved and duperclave April 1st by 235 as an April 2st built and encourage all citizens to laugh

[7:31] Here is the real proclamation, National Library Week, whereas library, libraries, park,

[7:38] creativity, human imagination, and inspired a lifelong learning, offering a space

[7:42] where individuals of all ages can explore new ideas and be drawn to new possibilities

[7:47] and whereas libraries serve as library, community hubs, connecting people with knowledge, technology,

[7:53] resources while fostering the civic engagement, critical thinking, and lifelong learning,

[7:59] and whereas libraries provide free and equitable access to books,

[8:03] digital tools, and innovative programming ensuring that all individuals,

[8:07] regardless of background, have the support they need to learn, connect and thrive.

[8:12] And whereas libraries, partner with schools, businesses, and organizations connecting the dots to maximize resources,

[8:19] increase efficiency and expand access to essential services.

[8:24] Strengthening the community and whereas libraries, the empowered job

[8:29] seekers, entrepreneurs and lifelong learners, but providing access to resources,

[8:34] training and opportunities that support career growth and economic success.

[8:38] And whereas libraries nurtured young minds, two story times, steam programs, and literacy

[8:44] initiatives.

[8:45] fostering curiosity and love in a love of laying their last a lifetime.

[8:50] And whereas libraries protect the right to read,

[8:53] think and explore without censorship.

[8:55] Standing as champions of intellectual freedom and free expression.

[8:59] And whereas dedicated librarians and library workers

[9:02] provide welcoming spaces that inspire discovery,

[9:06] collaboration, and creativity for all.

[9:08] And whereas libraries, librarians, and library workers across the country

[9:12] are joining to celebrate National Library Week under the theme of Dr. Library.

[9:18] Now, therefore, I, Cyprus student council member of Fort Lapton,

[9:24] to hereby proclaim April 6th through April 12th as National Library Week in the city of Fort Lapton.

[9:30] Sign this first day of April, the year of our Lord, 2025.

[9:38] Do we have any work to present?

[9:58] Yes, we have.

[10:00] Thank you for being with us for it.

[10:01] I don't know.

[10:03] Did you crash?

[10:04] Yes.

[10:04] I don't know.

[10:05] I don't know.

[10:06] Did you crash?

[10:08] Yes.

[10:10] Hey.

[10:11] You're welcome.

[10:14] Okay.

[10:15] You're for Crime Victims Week.

[10:21] What's up, everybody?

[10:22] I just put love in me.

[10:26] And from our victims.

[10:30] Same one.

[10:30] Same thing.

[10:31] Okay.

[10:32] Thank you.

[10:33] We're going to vote.

[10:34] Okay.

[10:37] Let's

[10:41] come back up.

[10:44] Do we

[10:54] have anyone to address the council?

[10:59] Next up is approval of agenda.

[11:04] Can I get a motion approved?

[11:05] Just as presented.

[11:08] Second,

[11:12] voice vote.

[11:16] All in favor say aye.

[11:18] Aye.

[11:19] All opposed say nay.

[11:29] Thank you.

[11:30] Thank you.

[11:30] All those in favor signify by I.

[11:31] All right.

[11:32] Those opposed nay.

[11:34] Motion carries.

[11:35] Thank you.

[11:40] Has everybody had a chance to review the council table?

[11:48] And council as well?

[11:49] Any questions?

[11:51] We'll call it council.

[11:57] Only any concerns with the council table?

[12:07] Are we any concerns with the council table?

[12:10] No.

[12:12] Very short.

[12:13] concerns the outcomes people, is it relevant to concerns with the outcomes people?

[12:22] No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

[12:26] So I think that concerns...

[12:27] No, you're on.

[12:28] And then we'll concerns?

[12:29] No, you're on.

[12:30] And definitely concerns?

[12:32] No.

[12:43] I have to sit at the best.

[12:44] I don't really think I can sit at the end of the day.

[12:50] I don't know.

[12:51] March 18, 2025 city council meeting minutes item be amending resolution 2025 R015 to state the planning advisory committee shall operate under the same guidelines as the advisory committee

[13:06] Item C AM 2025 049 approving the estimated $0.25 payment to the Northern Water Conservation District for the Windy Gap annual assessment paid from the water utility fund in a mouth not to exceed $2,268,383.

[13:25] item DAM-2025-050 approving the purchase of 9M-DTM-DT for the public work

[13:33] tracks for an amount of $0.645,860 dollars and the four cents allocated from the

[13:42] internal technology equipment general fund item EAM-2025-050 for approving

[13:49] for resolution 2024, R025 of the city council of four

[13:54] left in two dedicated underground power estimate on city owned property

[14:00] located at the northwest corner of intersection of Highway 502 and college

[14:05] avenue to the United Power. Can I get a motion of proving the

[14:10] Thank you.

[14:12] So moved.

[14:14] Second.

[14:16] Welcome, please.

[14:17] Samantha Chavez.

[14:21] Melissa is in a lower.

[14:22] Yes.

[14:25] Say hi, please.

[14:26] Yes.

[14:30] And so tell us, Sanchez.

[14:32] And then we'll celebrate.

[14:33] Yes.

[14:34] Rosalina Ramos.

[14:36] Yes.

[14:37] Second.

[14:38] Yes.

[14:41] Motion carries.

[14:42] So, do you clarify item D, please, allocated from

[14:53] the internal technology equipment general fund?

[14:57] Yes, you do.

[14:58] It was very deep.

[15:00] So, is IT internal technology or information?

[15:07] Information?

[15:09] Yes.

[15:12] So, council, questions of the map?

[15:14] Do I hear a motion to approve the consent to agenda as presented?

[15:19] Thank you.

[15:21] Thank you.

[15:23] So, Robert?

[15:24] Yes.

[15:24] Do you have a question?

[15:25] Valerie Blackston, Claude Haynes, Chris Redo, Bruce Fitzgerald, Michael Sanchez, motion carries unanimously.

[15:36] Moving on to action items.

[15:39] Item 8, A.M. 2025 is 0.51 approving the great outdoor Colorado Go Blue planning and capacity grant application for updating the parts and trails master plan.

[15:56] Steven Council.

[15:58] The parks and the correct departments submitted a full application

[16:01] to the Great Outdoor Park Outdoor Park Outdoor

[16:04] to Delco in December of 2024,

[16:07] and was approved for the amount of $140,000

[16:10] for the parks and trails master plan of dates

[16:12] on March 14th, 2025.

[16:15] The next step is to execute the grant agreement.

[16:18] The grant award will be issued upon completion.

[16:21] $140,000 grant will help offset the $300,000

[16:26] budgeted for this project from the general front parks capital improvement, the net cost of the city

[16:34] for the parks and trails master plant update would be 160,000.

[16:39] City staff will need to execute the grant agreement.

[16:43] The city of Fort Lupton Council would need the mayor to assign

[16:47] and directly the grant agreement, either PNF, or law teaching.

[16:51] Staff recommends to accept the next key of the grant agreement

[16:57] for local planning capacity grants for 140.

[17:02] It comes up in questions.

[17:07] Would you again apply yourself for the record?

[17:09] Doug Cook or some.

[17:15] Can I get a motion of moving the gray outdoor Colorado

[17:18] So go-go planning and capacity grant application for updating the parks and trails master plan.

[17:24] So moved.

[17:26] Second.

[17:27] Rocavel, please.

[17:29] Peace.

[17:30] Yes.

[17:31] Second.

[17:33] Yes.

[17:34] Say hi, please.

[17:35] Yes.

[17:36] Yes.

[17:37] Rosarunaramos.

[17:39] Melissa Sinaloa.

[17:41] Yes.

[17:42] Manuel Silva.

[17:43] Yes.

[17:44] Samantha Chavez.

[17:47] Motion carries.

[17:48] Council, questions regarding the information from Mr. Bus.

[17:55] Do I hear a motion to approve the great outdoors Colorado planning capacity grant application for updating the parks and trails master plan?

[18:06] So, thank you.

[18:08] We'll call about things.

[18:09] Claude Haynes, Chris Zureto, Michael Sanchez, Valerie Baxton, David Crespin, Chris

[18:17] Fitzgerald, Soh Hubbard, the motion chairs unanimously.

[18:26] A.M. 2025, 052, approving estimates and payments of invoice to bear carbon

[18:32] for petrol, vehicle, up spinning for an amount, not to exceed 120,000 allocated from the

[18:41] department capital projects budget.

[18:45] I'm step in for today to present for this one.

[18:49] It's budget at $120,000 for an amount not to exceed.

[18:53] He's been getting close back in.

[18:55] Hopefully they're going to be underneath that.

[18:57] But that could be the top amount.

[18:59] This goes along with the four vehicle purchases that were budgeted.

[19:02] And this would be to up at those vehicles so that they are ready for patrol.

[19:06] And put the out on the streets and in those areas.

[19:09] So, it's confident that the quotes that he has will come a little bit later, a little bit less

[19:15] but more case scenario on there, just because he's not sure what equipment from the old vehicles

[19:20] will be able to implement into the new body styles, but there's going to be some that just aren't

[19:25] fully sure of all that else.

[19:29] Any questions?

[19:34] Councilor President.

[19:38] Can I get a motion of proving estimates and payment of invoices to bear calm for patrol vehicle

[19:43] of fitting for an amount, not to exceed 120,000 allocated from the police department capital

[19:49] projects budget. So moved. Second, Rokov, please.

[19:55] Yes.

[19:59] Yes.

[20:01] Rosaluna Ramus. Yes.

[20:04] Samantha Travis. Yes.

[20:07] Isabella.

[20:10] Yes.

[20:14] Motion carries.

[20:17] Council, do you like your emotion through a crew, the estimates, and teaming at the

[20:23] end voices to bear on for the trouble vehicle updating for an amount not to exceed

[20:27] under the $20,000 allocated from the police department, capital projects budget?

[20:34] So moved.

[20:36] Thank you.

[20:37] Will it fall about please?

[20:38] Valerie Blackston?

[20:41] Michael Sanchez?

[20:43] David Crescent, Chris Moreto, so Hubbard, Bruce Fitzgerald, Claude Haines, I believe we may wish to change our boat.

[20:59] The motion fails with five no votes and one yes vote.

[21:03] I moved to Reconciner.

[21:05] Second.

[21:09] All those in favor?

[21:12] Joseph O's name.

[21:15] Thank you, motionless Gary.

[21:21] The next item is AM-2025-053,

[21:24] approving a resolution of the city council

[21:27] of Fort Lapton, authorizing this initial of an energy

[21:31] mineral impact assistance fund, EIA,

[21:35] grant with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs

[21:38] for four-lepted water strategy plan for a project cost estimate of 444,444.

[21:48] Good evening council, council, and mayor, mayor.

[21:52] This is really best hope of the court structure.

[21:55] The resolution before you is a requirement of the Department of Local Affairs

[22:00] for our grant application for the energy and mineral impact assistance fund

[22:06] that we're wanting to apply for.

[22:08] The project we're applying for is our Water Strategy Plan, total cost of the project is $444,444,

[22:18] that represents a 4555 match.

[22:23] The intent of that was to be a little better than a 5050 that was required.

[22:29] The 2025 budget already includes $400,000 for a grant match with the United States Bureau

[22:37] reclamation grant that we applied for but didn't get and staff recommends approval of this

[22:45] resolution formally authorizing staff to apply for the EIDF Tier 1 Dola grant.

[23:03] Can you confirm that there will be no change orders?

[23:10] Probably.

[23:16] Jammer's office, you can't see my fingers crossed.

[23:26] More questions.

[23:31] Can I get a motion of proving resolution 2025, R026 of the City Council for Laptain authorizing

[23:39] the submittal of an energy-slash mineral impact resistance fund, EIAF grant with the Colorado

[23:45] Department of Local Affairs, Dola for Fort Laptain Water Strategy Plan for Project,

[23:50] project cost estimate of $444,000.

[23:54] So moved.

[23:55] Second.

[23:56] Will call vote please?

[23:58] Sorry.

[23:58] Greetings.

[24:00] Yes.

[24:01] Samantha Travis.

[24:03] Melissa's in a low-level.

[24:06] Rosaluna Ramus.

[24:10] Manuel Silva.

[24:13] Jacqueline Vigui.

[24:14] Yes.

[24:15] Isabella Sanchez.

[24:17] Yes.

[24:18] Motion carries.

[24:20] And Council, do I hear a motion approving resolution 2025 or 025, excuse me, 26, to the City Council of Fort Laptain, authorizing this middle of an energy and mineral impact assistance fund grant with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs for Fort Laptain Water Strategy, planning for a project caused estimate of $444,444.

[24:45] Thank you, roll call vote, please.

[24:47] Prisfit Gerald?

[24:48] Yes.

[24:49] Chris Retto?

[24:49] Yes.

[24:50] Bill Hubbard? Yes.

[24:51] David Crespin?

[24:52] Yes.

[24:52] Ballard Boxing?

[24:54] Yes.

[24:55] Michael Sanchez?

[24:56] Motion carries unanimously.

[25:07] Thank you reports.

[25:10] Rachel, any reports?

[25:13] Yes.

[25:13] Isabella, any reports?

[25:14] No.

[25:15] Ross, any reports?

[25:17] No, you're on.

[25:20] Melissa, any reports?

[25:21] No, you're on.

[25:23] I have any reports?

[25:24] No, you're on it.

[25:25] Man, well, on your reports?

[25:26] Oh, you're on it.

[25:28] Definitely on your reports.

[25:30] Thank you, everyone, for coming.

[25:32] Thank you, Miss Miles, for giving us this opportunity.

[25:34] Thank you, City Fort Lapton.

[25:42] I see who else here.

[25:43] Chris, do you have reports?

[25:46] Yes, we're in a busy day, obviously.

[25:47] These guys got to be tired because I was in and out from some of the stuff

[25:50] that they were getting thrown in.

[25:52] There was a lot of information dumped on with the day.

[25:55] And it's a pull off a prank on the library.

[26:00] in those things. So great kids, parents, good job, children, good job, Sebastian.

[26:08] It was

[26:10] really good day. Appreciate it. It's exciting to have him run and just a lot of knowledge.

[26:14] I think they'll be tired of it.

[26:17] Muddy report? Yeah. So there was a lot of information that went out. We started with a

[26:22] party game with the judicial system.

[26:26] We also did a two or of the museum.

[26:30] And we discussed public works.

[26:33] The pipeline from the wastewater treatment plant

[26:35] to Denver Metro Metro.

[26:41] So a lot of information was provided.

[26:45] And so I would encourage all the parents

[26:47] to ask questions about what they learned today.

[26:49] And they know about the projects in the city now, so I would just encourage you to ask them what they would want.

[26:57] They did really great.

[26:59] Thank you.

[27:01] Right.

[27:01] Do you have a report tonight?

[27:05] I am happy to report that the threat of a water outage is gone.

[27:12] The eight inch line was replaced with a 12 inch line.

[27:15] It's currently the new part is currently isolated until we get a valid back tea test back from the lab, which we're anticipating by Friday.

[27:27] But yeah, during the whole process, we didn't have any outages in one complaint, but we usually hear from him anyway about low pressure.

[27:37] Thank you, Roy.

[27:38] IT Travis, you have a report?

[27:42] Thanks for correcting the internal.

[27:46] Mr. Cook, do you have a report?

[27:48] a prank on a library.

[27:50] No.

[27:54] Nothing.

[27:55] I see Todd back there.

[27:56] Todd, do you have a report?

[27:58] No, report.

[27:59] Other than I like library.

[28:01] Thank you.

[28:02] Thank you.

[28:03] Thank you.

[28:07] Lee, and do you have a report?

[28:09] No, about your honor.

[28:10] And do you have a report tonight?

[28:13] We may as well ask council, Valerie.

[28:15] No, part.

[28:17] I think it's also ready to hear that this is done.

[28:20] I get inspired every time I see these faces and seeing all of these in our

[28:25] refrigeration. It's really cool. Absolutely, Chris.

[28:28] Alright, echo what David said. I think I really appreciate your kids coming in and putting

[28:33] your time in and learn about it. Hopefully, maybe it inspires a couple of you to run some day.

[28:38] I think you've probably got what five out of seven of us, gradually different from Fort

[28:42] Lofton, so don't think you can't do it. It's you know, you can help shape the city and

[28:49] move on to higher things. Also thanks to the parents and your teacher appreciate all the support they

[28:55] couldn't do without you so you guys are appreciated. Yeah. Hi. Hi. Thank you. Thank you. Thanks everyone.

[29:03] It's involved in this. This is a great event. I think it's beneficial for the kids, my friends,

[29:08] and heard sea snails as well.

[29:11] So, thank you very much.

[29:13] Mike?

[29:16] I have a report.

[29:19] Friday night.

[29:20] The truck was driving south on June 21.

[29:23] And right from my house, he rolled it.

[29:27] I called 911.

[29:29] The Adam's County 911 picked up.

[29:32] I don't call 911.

[29:33] One very often.

[29:34] Well, last time was 30 years ago.

[29:36] Did you get the number wrong?

[29:39] Yeah, you have to write a date one.

[29:42] Anyway, I'm just about to make the text message that Chris does.

[29:49] But this wasn't going to be official.

[29:53] The driver by himself, he crawled out of the truck.

[29:57] Cut his hand when he was...

[30:00] Well, crawling across some some class there. Four police officers and fire truck and ambulance came and they got their real quick.

[30:13] Of course, I gave him the right address, which is pretty important, isn't it? Yeah. He used to be the postmaster.

[30:21] retired.

[30:24] Anyway, it went well, and I don't know if you got to take it, but he was 15 years

[30:29] old. Oh, and I haven't asked anything about that. Anyway, it turned out well. The truck

[30:39] was loaded up on a record about an hour and a half later. So kind of interesting. I don't

[30:46] see those across the street from a very often young drivers experience counts a lot so I

[30:59] would also like to thank the parents the students the sponsor junior under society I was

[31:06] once in junior under society and I won't tell you how many decades ago that was but seeing

[31:12] you guys willing to step forward and learn about local government is a big deal you may

[31:18] think it's just another day, but it's a big deal to understand how government works.

[31:24] You need to know civics.

[31:26] We don't always do a good job of teaching you what government is and that you should expect

[31:33] a lot from government, not that government run over you.

[31:37] We're all here to serve our people, not to demand things of our people and I appreciate the

[31:43] fact that you guys are willing to come in and learn and be part of the system.

[31:47] So thank you.

[31:49] I think we should give a round of applause.

[31:51] I do too.

[31:58] Upcoming events.

[32:00] So our future events on April 26, 2025 is coffee with the club.

[32:06] And for elected as a recreation center from AAM to 9AM on April 10.

[32:11] But 25 websites screen clean up day for seniors and the same old resident.

[32:15] April 12, 2025 is said at the community part 200-3 South Paris and Avenue at 9AM.

[32:24] April 12, 2025 is screen-clean of the 812-3 AA and 12-PM.

[32:31] April 16, 2025, Agnews spaghetti dinner at the recreation centre of 263 South Paris and Avenue.

[32:38] From 5 PM to 6 PM, April 21, through April 25, 2025.

[32:44] So side cemetery annual cleanup days. April 23rd through April 26th, 25 fields of honor

[32:52] appeared in court. April 26th, 25th, October day sale at the recreation center 223 South Harrison

[33:00] Avenue, AAM-11 AAM. April 22nd, 25th, shredding day at city, 130,000 can be avenue AAM to 10 AAM.

[33:11] of the coming meetings.

[33:16] So on April 8, 25, there's a town opening here at City Hall at 137.

[33:21] In the afternoon, 6.00 PM.

[33:23] We have the City Council meeting on April 15, 2025.

[33:27] Same location.

[33:29] As well as on April 29, 2025, town hall meetings.

[33:33] It's at 1.30, South and Killing Avenue at 6.00 PM.

[33:37] In May 6, 165, City Council meeting.

[33:40] I'll say one, two, three, four, three, four, six, five, six, five.

[33:49] If nothing goes to be said, all right.

[33:51] Call this meeting adjourned.

[33:53] Good job.

[33:54] Perfect.

[33:55] Thank you.

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