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Alamosa City Council approves agenda, hears staff introductions and football scholarship fundraiser pitch
Summary
Council approved the meeting agenda and consent calendar, introduced two new city staff members, and heard a public comment from a coach seeking support for an Aug. 1 football scholarship fundraiser; council later moved to an executive session under Colorado statute.
The Alamosa City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent calendar and later moved into an executive session under a Colorado statute the council cited during a motion.
A council member moved “that we approve the agenda as presented,” a second was offered, and the motion “carried unanimously,” the clerk announced. The council similarly voted unanimously to approve the consent calendar A. Late in the meeting a council member moved “that we move into executive session pursuant to CRS 24 6 dash 4 0 2 4 a e,” the motion was seconded and “carried unanimously.” (The transcript does not specify individual mover or second by name for these procedural motions.)
The council introduced two recently hired city staff members. Darren Granville was introduced as the city’s new construction project manager in Alamosa Public Works. The council said Granville brings more than 30 years of experience as an architect and project manager and that he will manage current city construction projects.
Shauna Lees was introduced as the city’s new outdoor recreation supervisor and grants coordinator. City staff said Lees comes from the Boys and Girls Club and has experience working with youth and in recreation; Lees said she is “super excited to be here” and looks forward to expanding programming for families.
A public commenter, identified as Levi Gallus, described plans for an evening fundraiser and banquet to support football scholarships. Gallus said the event is planned for Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Alamosa Rec Center multi-pavilion, will include a silent and live auction, and will feature Woody’s Barbecue and pies from Worth the Drive. “Our hope is to maybe even ask you, Ty Coleman, if you might MC the event for us as well,” Gallus said, and described a parallel golf tournament to raise funds from participants who prefer that format.
Staff updates included a brief status report on Second Street, where underground utilities are largely installed and crews expect to pave a section by mid-August, and a night overlay on Del Sol scheduled to occur from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. next week. The city also announced Fourth of July festivities and thanked San Luis Federal Bank for long-standing sponsorship of the local fireworks show.
No ordinances, resolutions, or budget actions were presented for final council action during this portion of the meeting beyond the procedural votes listed above.
