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City clerk reports liquor and tobacco violations; public works details water/sewer costs and alley repairs

City Council of Monte Vista · December 18, 2025
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Summary

City clerk told the council the Colorado Department of Liquor and Tobacco flagged two violations (a liquor store sold tobacco to a minor and a grocery store sold alcohol to a minor), the liquor store's tobacco permit is under review; public works reported $27,567.52 spent on outside water/sewer work and progress on east-alley concrete pours; city manager highlighted media interest and upcoming holiday events.

City staff used the meeting to flag public-safety and operational items for council attention.

City clerk (Speaker 2) reported that the Colorado Department of Liquor and Tobacco has notified the city of two violations within Monte Vista: a liquor retailer sold tobacco to a minor (this is the retailer's second tobacco violation and the liquor and tobacco division is reviewing whether to pull the tobacco license) and a grocery store sold alcohol to a minor (first offense; the liquor division fined the store and it agreed to pay). The clerk said a final review is pending and that any license action would come…

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