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Council recognizes local artists, ratifies appointments and hears public pleas on pool and road projects
Summary
At the Dec. 3 meeting the council honored artists selected for the 2026 city calendar, ratified two committee appointments, and heard public comments urging reconsideration of plans for 29 Road and asking that the Orchard Mesa pool be placed back on the agenda.
Grand Junction — The City Council opened its Dec. 3 meeting by recognizing the 14 artists whose photos will appear in the 2026 city calendar, then moved through routine business including two appointment ratifications and public comments on local projects.
Hannah Key introduced the calendar program and said the city received more than 500 photo submissions; the calendar showcases Grand Junction’s landscapes and will include a mayoral letter and city service directories. ‘‘Featuring local artists celebrates community talent and fosters civic pride,’’ Key said.
The council ratified the appointment of Burke Martin to the Mesa County Building Code Board of Appeals (term through Dec. 31, 2028) and appointed Annaquatch Burnham to the Urban Trails Committee for a partial term expiring June 30, 2026. Both appointments were approved by voice vote.
During public comment, Henry Brown — a former city employee — urged the council to avoid building larger roadways that he said make communities more like Denver, criticizing plans to widen 29 Road and warning of commercial encroachment and health and safety concerns. ‘‘Let's learn from Denver's mistakes,’’ Brown said. Mary Anne Taichman of the Save the Pool Committee asked the council to revisit discussions with District 51 and consider city ownership of the Orchard Mesa pool, saying the OM pool is not included in the new budget and should be prioritized before a contract milestone in 2026.
Council members thanked artists and volunteers and previewed upcoming community events including the Parade of Lights and a museum workshop. The council adopted the consent agenda without objection.
