City Council Work Session - July 28, 2025

The City Council Work Session for the City of Pueblo on July 28, 2025, focused primarily on updates and discussions related to storm water infrastructure and traffic safety initiatives. The council received a detailed presentation on the Phase One Master Drainage Plan for the State Fair Investment Neighborhood Basin, highlighting that 79% of the storm water pipes in the area are undersized and flooding is a significant issue. The plan includes upcoming phases with conceptual designs and cost estimates, aiming for completion of design by early 2027, with no immediate budget requests as funding is already allocated. Additionally, the Police Department proposed implementing automated speed enforcement cameras along designated traffic safety corridors to reduce speeding and improve roadway safety. The proposal includes 15 cameras with an estimated monthly cost of $126,500, offset partially by citation revenues, and would require an RFP for vendor selection and an ordinance adoption by the council. The discussion covered operational details, staffing needs, and potential locations for the cameras, emphasizing the goal of changing driver behavior rather than generating revenue.