July 20, 2026 City Council Work Session

The City of Montrose held a City Council Work Session on July 20, 2026, where several procurement and policy-related topics were discussed. The council reviewed a request to apply for the Victim Assistance Law Enforcement (VEIL) grant, seeking $61,146 to support victim services, including funding for two victim advocate positions. They also discussed a property annexation along Locust Road, with plans to bring a resolution for official hearing dates in upcoming meetings. Additionally, the council considered assigning the city's 2026 private activity bond allocation of $1.47 million to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHAFA) to support local affordable housing projects and homeownership programs. A significant portion of the meeting focused on proposed code updates regulating electric assisted bicycles and classless electric vehicles, including speed limits and usage restrictions within city parks and streets, aiming to address safety concerns and enforcement challenges. The council also debated the process and timing for potentially placing charter amendments on the November ballot, weighing public input and procedural considerations. No formal votes were recorded during this session, but several action items were planned for future meetings.