STERLING, COLORADO FEBRUARY 11, 2025 STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF LOGAN )ss CITY OF STERLING ) As required by the Colorado Sunshine Law, the meeting was posted timely in the City Hall lobby more than twenty-four hours in advance of the meeting. Pastor Lew Champ, First Christian Church, gave the invocation. City Manager Blankenship led the Pledge of Allegiance. The City Council of the City of Sterling, Colorado, met in regular session in Council Chambers of City Hall on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. City Manager Blankenship called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Councimembers present: Councilmembers Haynes Haynie Raffaeli Wolf Councimembers absent: Mayor Foos Councilmembers Delgado Janes Also present: City Manager Blankenship City Attorney Richardson City Clerk Forbes Fire Chief Ritter Public Works Director Good Parks, Library and Recreation Director Gandee Police Chief Kerr Public Safety Director Lybrand Human Resource Director Mentzel Paralegal Welsh Community Relations Casady CITY OF STERLING - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 11, 2025 - PAGE 2 Citizens present: 8 CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Raffaeli made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Councilmember Haynie seconded the motion. By a four-yes vote, the motion was approved Items on the consent agenda were: approval of agenda and City Council minutes of January 28, 2025. COMMUNICATION AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF NON-SCHEDULED CITIZENS BEFORE THE COUNCIL: Ms. Ester McNeil, 1415 Platte Street. Ms. McNeil has concerns that she has fallen twice on the sidewalks and has been trying to contact the City Attorney and the City Manager. Mr. Cody Richardson, 1518 Fillmore Street. Mr. Richardson was concerned about the road in Sherwood Village and asked if it was on the list to be done in 2025. City Manager Blankenship advised him that the City is still looking at the list. Mr. John Tyson, 330 North Division Avenue. Mr. Tyson asked what the procedure was for City Ordinances, as far as publishing and having two readings. He also advised Councilmember Raffaeli that he appreciated him speaking up regarding the moratorium on marijuana stores. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: CITY MANAGER REPORT: 2025 Waterline Replacement project (DOLA grant application submitted) 2025 Sewer Line project (in-design phase: preparing for bids) 2025 Curb & Ramp project (in-design phase: preparing bids) 2025 Resurfacing project 9ln-design phase: preparing bids) Iris Drive Multi-Use Trails Pedestrian Bridge - Connecting Trails near South Platte River Bulb-Out project at ntersection 3rd and Main Streets Award of bid Archway project - Welcome Historic District - Award of bid - funded by CAB and SURA EMS Salary Adjustment Discussion IGA: Between City & County update Sidewalk and lighting project for the 200 Block of Main Street through SURA in 2025 NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION NO. 2-1-25, SERIES OF 2025 = A RESOLUTION BEFORE THE CITY OF STERLING, LOGAN COUNTY, COLORADO, APPROVING A SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CHIEF MUNICIPAL JUDGE: City Attorney Richardson advised Council following a current review, City Council determined that the salary of the Chief Municipal Judge, Jay Brammer, should be increased. This Resolution approves a 12% salary increase adjustment for the Chief Municipal Judge effective commencing Jaanuary 1, 2025. Councilmember Haynie made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2-1-25, Series of 2025. Councilmember Wolf seconded the motion. By a four-yes vote, the motion was approved. RESOLUTION NO. 2-2-25, SERIES OF 2025 - A RESOLUTION BEFORE THE CITY OF STERLING, LOGAN COUNTY, COLORADO, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING, WITHOUT BID, A PROPOSAL FROM JEO CONSULTING GROUP, INC. FOR THE ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CHESTNUT STREET AND NORTH 3RD STREET AND TO PROVIDE CONCEPTS FOR STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS: AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT: CITY OF STERLING - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 11, 2025 - PAGE 3 City Attorney Richardson advised Council this Resolution accepts and approves a proposal from JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for the analysis and design of drainage improvements to the Southwest corner of Chestnut Street and North 3rd Street and to provide concepts for storm sewer improvements, without submission through the bid process in accordance with Sec. 19- 236(a) of the City Code, and the City Manager's Waiver of Bid. Councimember Wolf made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2-2-25, Series of 2025. Councilmember Haynes seconded the motion. Council had questions regarding why this could not go out for a bid. City Attorney Richardson advised Council they wanted to get this done before the raining season starts. By a four-yes vote, the motion was approved. RESOLUTION NO. 2-3-25, SERIES OF 2025 - A RESOLUTION BEFORE THE CITY OF STERLING, LOGAN COUNTY, COLORADO, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PROPOSAL FROM GRAVES CONSULTING, LLC FOR THE CITY OF STERLING SALARY SURVEY PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A FORMAL ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT, SUBJECT TO THE CITY ATTORNEY'S REVIEW AND APPROVAL: City Attorney Richardson advised Council this Resolution approves a bid proposal received from Graves Consulting, LLC for the City of Sterling Salary Survey project and approves and authorizes the City Manager to sign a formal engagement agreement, subject to the City Attorney's review and approval. Of the three proposals received, the proposal from Graves Consulting, LLC provides the quality and thoroughness in its approach, which meets the desires of the City. Councilmember Raffaeli made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2-3-25, Series of 2025. Councilmember Wolf seconded the motion. By a four-yes vote, the motion was approved. RESOLUTION NO. 2-4-25, SERIES OF 2025 - A RESOLUTION BEFORE THE CITY OF STERLING, LOGAN COUNTY, COLORADO, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PROPOSAL FROM XTRACT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SERVICES AT 216 NORTH 3RD STREET: City Attorney Richardson advised Council this Resolution approves a bid proposal received from Xtract Environmental Services, LLC for asbestos abatement services at 216 North 3rd Street, The proposal approved by this Resolution is in the amount of $34,395.01. This is an acceptable amount for the project and there are sufficient funds in the Public Works nuisance budget for this project. Councimember Haynie made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2-4-25, Series of 2025. Councilmember Wolf seconded the motion. By a four-yes vote, the motion was approved. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL BUSINESS: MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS: Councimember Haynes asked when they would be discussing the shipping containers. Council was advised that the Planning Commission is currently looking at this issue. Counciimember Raffaeli asked when JEO made the recommendation on the street and water issues if they could look at turn lanes on N. 3rd Street. City Attorney Richardson advised that GPS, the firm looking for the new City Manager, would like to meet with each Councimember. Times for the meeting were discussed. CITY OF STERLING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES = FEBRUARY 11, 2025 - PAGE 4 EXECUTIVE SESSION = PURSUANT TO C.R.S. SECTION 24-6-402/4)e) FOR THE DISCUSSION OF MATTERS WHICH MAY BE SUBJECT TO NEGOTIATIONS: DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE: Councilmember Raffaeli made a motion to go into executive session for discussion pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(2)(e) of matters which may be subject to negotiations: discussion of possible purchase of real estate and for a conference with the city attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b). Councilmember Haynes seconded the motion. By ai four-yes vote, the motion was approved. Council went into executive session at 6:01 p.m. Council came out of executive session at 6:34 p.m. ADJOURMENT: There being no further business to come before Council the meetingagioumedat 6:35 p.m. MAYOR = CIp MANAGER ATTEST: L - ubeo dbis L CITY CLERK