June 15, 2026 City Council Work Session

The City of Montrose held a City Council Work Session on June 15, 2026, focusing primarily on budget discussions related to the Downtown Area Revitalization Team (DART) professional contract services. A typographical error in the budget had resulted in an under-budgeting of $272,620 for DART programs, which support mural projects, facade grants, downtown events, and emergency kitchen grants. City staff sought council approval to authorize spending the full intended amount to avoid delays in ongoing projects. Public comments strongly supported approving the budget correction to maintain momentum in downtown development and small business support. The council discussed options to approve the full amount or handle expenditures on a case-by-case basis, with concerns about timeliness and fiscal prudence. Additionally, the council deliberated on forming a citizens charter commission to review potential amendments to the city charter. Various models for forming the commission were discussed, including appointment by council or election by voters, with differing opinions on timing and process. The council planned to vote on whether to form the commission at the next regular meeting. Other topics included social media policy updates and community event feedback, but no formal procurement actions beyond the DART budget correction were taken during this session.