City Council Work Session - February 17, 2026

The City of Pueblo City Council work session on February 17, 2026, covered a range of topics including community recognition, legislative updates, historic preservation, energy policy, property management, and economic development incentives. The council recognized the PBLO Stylers Boxing Club for their community contributions. Legislative updates focused on bills affecting law enforcement technology, housing lot sizes, and public transit access, with ongoing monitoring and advocacy efforts. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Good Night Barn, a historic ranching site, with discussions about transferring ownership to a nonprofit to enhance preservation and grant opportunities. The newly established Energy Commission presented its goals to promote affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy, emphasizing the importance of community consensus and legislative support. The council also reviewed the status of the Pope Building, a city-owned property with current tenants and maintenance challenges, seeking direction on its future use or potential sale. Lastly, the council discussed proposed amendments to the half-cent sales tax criteria ordinance to broaden economic development incentives beyond primary job creation to include placemaking and preventing economic leakage, aiming to better support local business growth and infrastructure development. The session concluded with a move to executive session to discuss negotiation strategies related to a potential project.