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Cañon City Council approves Snap Fitness special review and first readings for vehicle financing
Summary
Council unanimously approved a special review use allowing Snap Fitness to occupy the former Big 5 at 3215 E US Highway 50 and adopted first readings of an ordinance and reimbursement resolution to finance three police vehicles through US Bancorp leasing.
Cañon City Council took several formal actions on July 6, including land‑use and finance votes.
Land use: Council voted unanimously to approve a special review use (SRU) for Snap Fitness to occupy the former Big 5 space at 3215 East U.S. Highway 50 and adopted Resolution 9, Series 2026 to permit the recreation facility in the GC General Commercial District. Planner Mulready and the planning commission recommended approval, finding the proposal met special‑use criteria; applicant Jacqueline Gaines said Snap Fitness has obtained required CDOT access permits and will operate primarily outside peak retail hours.
Financing: On first reading the council approved Ordinance 11, Series 2026 authorizing an addendum to the city’s master lease with US Bancorp Government Leasing to finance three police vehicles. Finance director Tammy Nordyke said the city selected US Bank at a 4.6% interest rate; principal is $160,000 with estimated interest of $12,210.68 and quarterly payments of $14,337.35 for three years beginning November 2026. The council also approved Resolution 8, Series 2026 on first reading permitting reimbursement of vehicle acquisition costs from financing proceeds and avoiding an escrow account and related fees.
Consent and other items: The council unanimously passed the consent agenda, which included contract awards (e.g., PLC upgrade, fixed asset module remediation), grant authorizations, and change orders; council members had one noted dissent on a public-art mural vote.
Votes at a glance: Snap Fitness SRU — passed unanimously; Ordinance 11 (1st reading) — passed unanimously; Resolution 8 (1st reading) — passed unanimously; Consent agenda — passed unanimously.
