September 1, 2026 City Council Meeting

The City of Montrose held its regular City Council meeting on September 1, 2026, where several key procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. The council approved the purchase of a Ford F-150 pickup truck for the police department from Sil Telar Motors of Broomfield, Colorado, at a total cost of $63,500, funded through a combination of vehicle sale proceeds and budgeted amounts. Additionally, the council approved a $325,000 annual contribution to Colorado Mesa University, supporting the university's Montrose campus expansion and scholarship funds. The meeting also included approval of final plats for two subdivisions, Valley Ranch and Brookside Meadows, with conditions to ensure compliance with city regulations and infrastructure planning. Several charter amendments related to election timing, term limits, and council approval rights for hiring and firing the police chief and city clerk were discussed and passed for placement on the November ballot. Public comments reflected community concerns about election integrity, transparency, and the potential impacts of moving municipal elections to November. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session regarding the city manager's employment status.