The Forum: Wednesday April 1, 2026

This City of Montrose meeting on April 1, 2026, primarily featured a detailed presentation on the history and community contributions of the Montrose Rotary Club. The discussion highlighted numerous Rotary-led projects and initiatives, including the development and funding of local infrastructure such as Rotary Park, the Montrose Rotary Amphitheater, and support for Mesa State College's satellite campus. The club's fundraising efforts were emphasized, including a $75,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity and a $365,000 fundraising campaign for a civic center and senior center. Other community programs supported by Rotary included youth appreciation events, academic booster clubs, shoe donations for children, and international humanitarian efforts like polio eradication and clean water projects. While the meeting did not involve direct procurement decisions or contract awards, it underscored significant fundraising and capital improvement projects facilitated by Rotary in partnership with the city and other organizations.