City Council Meeting - September 15, 2026

The City Council of Montrose held a meeting on September 15, 2026, addressing several procurement and contract matters. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $514,111 contract with FCI Construction Constructors, Inc. for the Rotary Park Pump House Replacement Project, which is a capital improvement funded in the 2026 budget. The council also authorized the filing of grant applications for non-motorized trail planning and forest restoration projects, including a $45,000 Colorado Parks and Wildlife grant and a $516,000 Colorado State Forest Service grant to support wildfire mitigation and forest health efforts. Additionally, the council ratified the separation agreement with former city manager William Bell and approved an interim city manager agreement with Anne Morgan Thaylor, who was also appointed as the executive director of the Montrose Urban Renewal Authority to maintain continuity. Several land use and subdivision matters were discussed and approved, including annexation and zoning ordinances for Locust Road and preliminary plats for townhome subdivisions, facilitating future conveyance and development. The meeting also included public comments on community events and city governance but focused primarily on contract approvals, grant funding, and urban development planning.