Fountain City Council on a unanimous vote established a seven‑member steering committee to plan the city’s participation in Colorado’s sesquicentennial and the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations. Council member Estes moved approval with amendments; Council member Geeke seconded, and the motion carried 7‑0.

The resolution—listed in the meeting as Resolution No. 25‑039—creates the “15250” steering committee to plan and coordinate community events, branding and educational activities that could run through 2026. Mr. Trainer, a city staff presenter, told the council the effort could range from applying anniversary logos to events to creating school programs and museum activities: “This is actually an opportunity beginning really in July, but going all through 2026,” he said.

Council member Estes proposed two changes that the council adopted: rather than designating representatives by specific school districts, the committee will include two representatives from area schools, and the military representation was revised so the membership includes an active‑duty military representative alongside a veteran representative. The resolution sets committee membership at seven people, outlines appointment and removal procedures, and provides a sunset tied to the 2026 calendar. No appointments were made at the meeting; council members said staff will solicit candidates and return names for formal appointment.

Why this matters: the steering committee is intended to coordinate a citywide approach so Fountain can participate in statewide and national anniversary programs and to centralize planning among schools, the chamber, military stakeholders and other community groups. Council discussion noted the city wants flexibility about the kinds of events the committee could endorse and emphasized outreach to schools including private and charter institutions.

What happened next: with the resolution adopted, staff will publicize the committee openings and bring recommended nominees to the council for appointment. The resolution text directs the committee to form subcommittees as needed and to operate until it disbands in 2026.

Meeting context: the item was taken up under new business. Councilmembers discussed membership composition before voting. No public speakers addressed this item during the meeting.