July 7, 2026 City Council Meeting

The City of Montrose held its regular City Council meeting on July 7, 2026, where key procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The council addressed a typographical error in the 2027 budget concerning the Montrose Area Retail Trade (DART) professional contract services, approving a correction to fully fund the budget at $272,620. Public comments highlighted concerns about DART's operations and transparency, but council members emphasized the program's success and the importance of continuing its funding. Additionally, the council considered several land use and zoning matters, including the annexation and zoning of the El Chapen addition and the approval of the Horseshoe Ridge subdivision amended preliminary plat. The meeting also included discussions on the designation of historic properties and an update on the wastewater treatment plant design-build project, which has a project authorization of $33,622,298. The council voted on motions related to these items, including the failure of a motion to form a city charter commission. Overall, the meeting focused on budget corrections, land development approvals, and infrastructure project updates, with no new contract awards or RFPs announced.