The Gallup City Council meeting on Nov. 10, 2026 included multiple staff requests: acceptance of a $42,400 NMDOT traffic-enforcement grant for the police department; several budget adjustments including $500,000 into Fund 464 and $10,000 into Fund 468 and a $55,000 reimbursement award for ballistic vests for the fire department; two Lodger's Tax grant recommendations (a $15,000 award for a Sobriety Gourd Dance & Powwow and a $40,000 award for the Red Rock Balloon Rally); and a requested $300,000 appropriation from General Fund reserves to post an economic-development RFP.

Discussion Points

•Staff described the intended purchase of ballistic vests and the current shortfall of vests (12 shared among crews).
•Staff noted the purchase and reimbursement mechanics: initial payment with State Fire Funds and later reimbursement from McKinley County.
•Staff presented the funds' definitions (WPF 5959 and DWL 6347) and said the adjustments were administrative to move reimbursements and fees into proper accounts.
•Staff recommended a reduced Ludger's Tax award ($15,000) versus the organizer's request ($43,000) based on anticipated attendance and lodging impact.
•Staff recommended the full requested $40,000 award for advertising and marketing and included organizers' attendance estimates.
•Staff reported the award and described the three funded programs and the need to record revenue and expenditures.
•Staff stated funding was not included in the adopted FY27 budget and that appropriating $300,000 will allow the RFP to be posted and vendor selection to proceed.

Nov

November 05, 2026, Special City Council Meeting

At its Nov. 5, 2026 special meeting in El Morro Theater, the Gallup City Council was scheduled to hear two appeals of a Planning & Zoning Commission approval for a conditional use permit to allow heavy manufacturing on roughly 622 acres west of U.S. 491. Both items ask the council to reverse, affirm or modify the commission's action.

Discussion Points

•Applicant requests reinstatement of Phase 2 except solar glass to comply with Industrial Zone prohibition on glass processing; council must decide whether modified resolution meets conditional use criteria.
•Whether the Planning & Zoning Commission met conditional use criteria in approving a heavy manufacturing CUP for the parcel; whether Phase 2's advanced manufacturing components raise additional impacts; whether condition f limiting data processing is adequate.

Nov

Land Development Standards Working Group Inaugural Meeting

The Land Development Standards (LDS) Working Group is scheduled to hold its inaugural meeting on November 4, 2026, to consider amendments to Gallup’s Land Development Standards, officer appointments, and an operational budget cap of $10,000 for FY2027. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. in the City Manager Conference Room at Gallup City Hall.

Discussion Points

•How to handle special and emergency meeting notice and virtual meeting procedures.
•Need for technical input on infrastructure, utilities, public safety and housing impacts.
•Rules for member attendance and unexcused-absence removal (three unexcused absences in 12 months).
•Scope and priority topics for initial LDS amendments.
•Staff-proposed code changes and which sections to prioritize.
•Whether to adopt an operational budget for FY2027 not to exceed $10,000.
•Whether to adopt the recommended default schedule (second Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.).
•Whether to appoint Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary for the working group.
•Whether to request section analyses, technical studies, or outside experts.

Oct

October 27, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting

The Gallup City Council on Oct. 27, 2026, was scheduled to consider multiple funding and administrative items including a Water Trust Board loan/grant of $9.7 million for water infrastructure, a $500,000 supplemental award for the Preventing Alcohol Related Deaths program, budget adjustments and temporary cash transfers for several funds, a $90,000 contract for federal lobbying, appointments to the MainStreet board, and setting a 50% city match for the Business Improvement District.

Discussion Points

•Evaluation committee ranked The Reserve Component highest; staff recommended awarding contract and authorizing $90,000 expenditure.
•Mayor presented nominee slate; staff recommended confirmation with no fiscal impact noted.
•Staff provided a line-item list of intended uses for the $500,000 supplemental award.
•Staff provided full funding breakdown and scope: Reach 27.12 waterlines, 2MG storage tank, two pressure reducing valve stations and related work.
•Staff recommended a 50% city match based on projected collections of $130,000 and noted the municipal code allows up to a dollar-for-dollar match.
•Staff reported negative cash balances in some funds and proposed temporary cash transfers to address them.
•Staff reported recurring flooding, drainage emergencies, unforeseen field conditions and staffing limitations prevented on-time completion.

Oct

Lodger's Tax Committee Meeting

The Gallup Lodger’s Tax Committee was scheduled Oct. 27, 2026, to consider a $40,000 lodging-tax grant request for the Red Rock Balloon Rally (Dec. 4–6, 2026); the agenda also listed introductions and other discussion.

Sep

September 28, 2026, Special City Council Meeting. Minutes

The Gallup City Council met in special session on Sept. 28, 2026. After a closed-session discussion on hiring a city attorney, the council voted to table the hiring to allow more negotiation; the council also approved the Gallup ArtsCrawl event permit and standard street closures.

Discussion Points

•Applicant presented completed application and insurance; city manager recommended approval.
•City Manager recommended additional negotiation time with proposed appointee.
•Closed session invoked for personnel hiring matters; council certified session content.
•Council discussed approving upcoming year's events and noted COI expiration date.
•Councilor Piano certified Closed Session was limited to personnel matters re: hiring a city attorney.
•Manager recommended tabling to continue negotiations.
•Permit approval discussion noted insurance expiration date and event timing.

Decisions

•Council voted to table the hiring action.
•Permit approved; standard street closures authorized.
•Table hiring action; approve ArtsCrawl permit; adjourn.

Directions

•No explicit follow-up duties beyond monitoring insurance status for the ArtsCrawl permit.
•None recorded beyond approval of the permit.
•None recorded on the record beyond direction to continue negotiations.

Sep

September 22, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting. Minutes

The Gallup City Council met Sept. 22, 2026, approving a city ordinance on abandoned shopping carts after extended public comment, awarding multiple contracts and grants (including a $1.98M airport grant), and taking several budget and governance actions. The meeting included presentations on housing, the BID and airport outreach.

Discussion Points

•Affordability gap metrics and suggested interventions
•Applicant testimony about expanding food offerings and not becoming a late-night bar
•Bid responsiveness and procurement review
•Council confirmation of zoning and proximity requirements
•Enforcement feasibility and equity concerns (Councilor Piano, public commenters)
•Examples of households transitioning to homeownership via GHA programs
•Extent of structural and electrical damage at First Financial
•Funding sources (Lodgers’ Tax, Kellogg, Creative Industries Grant) and transparency concerns
•Grant amount and city match (Kristie Johnson)
•Incentive alternative of $10 per cart (Councilor Yazzie)
•Infrastructure and flooding harms from abandoned carts (Chiappetti)
•Potential behavioral health tenant interest at Alpine Lumber site
•Potential for additional routes and occupancy data validation
•Procurement threshold and procurement process
•Project scope and funding source (CI2312)

Decisions

•$125,000 allocation approved.
•Agreement approved 4–1.
•Award approved unanimously.
•License approved unanimously.
•Ordinance C2026-2 adopted (3–2).
•Resolution R2026-43 approved; grant accepted.

Directions

•City to implement ordinance enforcement protocols and notification procedures for owners to retrieve carts.
•City to notify state of decision within 30 days as required.
•Proceed with architectural assessment and return findings to Council for decision.
•Proceed with award to responsive bidder and schedule construction.
•Staff to distribute community survey and monitor occupancy and airline survey data.
•Staff to provide clearer oversight and reporting on artist selection, attendance and funding use.

Sep

September 21, 2026, City Council Work Session. Minutes

City leaders held a work session on Sept. 21, 2026, to review a proposed Local Government Road Fund cooperative agreement and prioritize mill-and-overlay pavement projects across four council districts; staff presented cost estimates, project lists and district-specific drainage and safety concerns.

Discussion Points

•Adjournment motion passed; no substantive votes on projects.
•District 3 corridors prioritized for milling/overlay and drainage work.
•District 4 projects face higher utility reset costs and detour traffic concerns; staffing constraints may limit how many projects proceed simultaneously.
•Full mill-and-overlay recommended for Williams Street with associated sidewalk and curb work.
•Paving Saracino Court to prevent erosion and drainage clogging.
•Report of a sewage break on Maloney Avenue and drainage/standing-water concerns near Patton Drive.
•Request to reprioritize projects to align with utility closures and construction windows.
•Staff proposed a prioritized list of mill-and-overlay projects across four districts.
•Staff reported high per-block cost estimates and the need to confirm pricing details.
•Staff requested the council support a strategy to use Local Government Road Fund money for major rehabilitation and to ask the State to redirect remaining funds toward preservation on other streets.

Decisions

•Adjournment approved on roll call

Sep

September 21, 2026, Special City Council Meeting. Minutes

The Gallup City Council denied an appeal to rezone 6.187 acres on Mark Avenue from Single-Family Residential C to Multi-Family Residential High, rejecting a proposal for a 69-unit development after a public hearing with extensive testimony both supporting and opposing the change. The vote to disapprove the zoning amendment passed 4–1.

Discussion Points

•Council requested full technical reporting in future comparable cases.
•Developer reduced project scale, presented economic projections and committed to follow‑up geotechnical/drainage work if rezoned.
•Engineer described geotechnical protocols and said study indicates no traffic impact; residents cited daily NMDOT counts and local congestion.
•Motion to approve died for lack of second; motion to disapprove passed 4–1.
•Opponents presented petition (256 signatures) and argued the site is incompatible with MFRH due to access, buffering and geologic concerns.
•Staff presented background and criteria for rezoning; applicant described a 69‑unit proposal reduced from 231 units and presented economic projections; supporters emphasized recruiting and housing needs; opponents raised traffic, drainage, mine‑shaft stability and property‑value concerns.
•Supporters presented recruitment and gap‑analysis data; opponents pointed to local vacancies and questioned population decline figures.

Decisions

•Council voted to disapprove the zoning amendment (deny appeal) by a 4–1 roll call.
•Rezoning appeal denied; property remains SFR‑C.

Directions

•No direction to staff to rezone; record decision and follow administrative steps to document denial.
•Staff to record the Council decision and notify the applicant.

Sep

September 08, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting. Minutes

Gallup City Council convened Sept. 8, 2026; the council approved multiple budget adjustments, grant applications and equipment purchases including a $1.36M NMDOT mill-and-overlay grant with an increased local match, accepted $112,500 in EMS state funds, approved library GO bond spending of $182,332.01, and approved several event permits and resolutions.

Discussion Points

•Acknowledgement of EMS Coordinator's grant work
•Additional funding awarded because neighboring District 6 counties declined participation
•Allocation breakdown ($100,000 and $12,500)
•Annual replacement plan for extraction tools
•Bond finalization dates and spending deadline (June 30, 2029)
•Budget transfer amount and equipment breakdown
•Closed-session deliberations referenced
•Committee meets in April and October normally
•Local match must increase by $84,977
•Planned uses: sensory zones, charging stations, MakerSpace equipment
•Plan to dismantle mobile unit by mid-November
•Proposed 10% COLA mentioned as part of discussion
•Reason for extension: project delays
•Retroactive reimbursement requested because item was not placed on May agenda
•Two consent items were removed for separate discussion; one postponed for missing insurance.

Decisions

•Budget adjustment approved
•Budget adjustment approved 3–1
•Consent items 1–3 and 6–10 approved
•Lodgers' tax funding approved
•Resolution R2026-33 approved

Directions

•Approve funds and require December report
•Proceed with procurement consistent with bond restrictions
•Proceed with procurement consistent with purchasing rules
•Record funds and proceed with procurement
•Staff to process reimbursement paperwork and align future calendars
•Staff to provide missing insurance documentation and process lodgers' tax paperwork.
•Transfer funds into Roadway Improvement Project CI2703 and schedule a Work Session
•Update payroll and benefits records

Sep

September 02, 2026, Special City Council Meeting. Minutes

Gallup City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 2, 2026 to extend City Manager Frank Chiapetti’s employment agreement, tying future salary adjustments to quarterly performance evaluations and approving a cost-of-living increase; several city employees spoke in support while a public commenter urged a shift toward local reinvestment downtown.

Discussion Points

•Council acknowledged missed performance evaluations for two years and discussed how to implement quarterly reviews tied to pay.
•Councilors discussed timeline and procedural details for future evaluations.
•Public comment urged a shift toward policies that encourage local reinvestment in downtown Gallup.

Decisions

•Approve extension of City Manager employment agreement tying salary adjustments to quarterly evaluations and include a cost-of-living increase.

Directions

•Schedule quarterly performance evaluations and present findings to Council for potential pay adjustments.

Aug

August 25, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting. Minutes

Gallup City Council met Aug. 25, 2026. Public commenters and councilors debated continuing live-streaming of meetings and legal risks under the New Mexico Open Meetings Act; the Council approved several budget adjustments and agreements, received updates on the Visitor Center and a DWI memorial request, and deferred action on governance changes to the Land Development Standards working group.

Discussion Points

•Chamber reported visitor counts and a production deficit on the Route 66 guide.
•Concerns about concentrating voting power and possible conflict with Annexation Agreement.
•Consent agenda included minutes, Gallup Pride permit, and FAA/NMDOT grants for airfield maintenance.
•Council discussed increasing Visitor Center hours and holding a public meeting on guide content.
•Councilors debated the tradeoff between transparency and personal safety after threats against the mayor pro tem.
•How Fund 311 is utilized for infrastructure purposes.
•Project contract amount, contingency funding and grant remaining balance.
•Proposed expansion of committee membership and removal of at-large, arts and environmental seats.
•Public commenters said Convalt Energy LLC’s proposal could threaten local water supply and urged a public vote or greater input.
•Residents and an attorney argued that suspending livestreams reduces transparency and may violate the Open Meetings Act.
•Reversion rules for unused Professional Services funds.
•Timing of State Fire Marshal distribution creates budget uncertainty; city must adjust when official numbers arrive.
•Why GRT processing fees were omitted from the initial budget.

Decisions

•Agreement approved for $140,000.
•Budget adjustment approved.
•Budget transfer approved.
•Consent agenda approved by unanimous roll call.
•No adoption; item deferred.
•No formal change to streaming policy adopted; topic remains under discussion
•No formal Council action on the Convalt Energy LLC proposal at this meeting

Directions

•Item deferred to next meeting for continued discussion.
•Staff to publish application for committee members and provide legal review.
•Staff to schedule a public meeting about the Visitor Guide content.

Aug

August 11, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting. Minutes

Gallup City Council met Aug. 11, 2026. Council heard public comments on Native American vending and a concrete company's plant plans, approved minutes, approved a state-funded Early Access Program subgrant (including $220,000 to Youth Services and Family Shelters), accepted a cleared land donation for a north-side recreational site, heard councilor reports and adjourned.

Discussion Points

•Community cleanup and temporary stewardship
•Concerns about restrictions and flea-market issues affecting Native American vendors
•Correction to legal description and filing of amended judgment to quiet title
•Councilor reports on events, outreach and Planning & Zoning meeting for Convalt Energy project
•Environmental permits approved; ground to be broken on silos
•Final award less than requested; scope narrowed from new housing to eviction prevention
•Mayor described water-switch failure and warned that a well failure would force conservation measures
•Potential naming in honor of McGehee family
•Questions about timeframe to expend funds and program eligibility
•Requests for assistance to locate lawful vending options
•Request to change operating hours to accept NMDOT nighttime projects

Decisions

•Donation accepted by unanimous vote
•Minutes approved
•Subgrant agreement approved; $220,000 directed to YSFS

Directions

•City staff to finish paperwork and coordinate cleanup and planning
•City to execute subgrant and monitor expenditures
•Encourage public attendance at Planning & Zoning meeting for Convalt Energy project

Jul

July 30, 2026, Emergency City Council Meeting Agenda. Minutes

The Gallup City Council held an emergency meeting July 30, 2026, to approve a budget adjustment to fund repairs and replacements for multiple failing water wells after officials said 8 of the city’s 16 wells are out of service; council approved the adjustment and then adjourned.

Discussion Points

•2009 rate increase originally intended to fund infrastructure; allocation changes over time
•Activation of older Santa Fe field wells and pump/zone dynamics
•Calls to restore a Water Conservation Officer and consider rebates
•Concerns about demand spikes from visitors during the Ceremonial
•Consideration of filling vacant positions vs. contracting services
•Consideration to evaluate Well 16 and Colaianni Well for future repairs
•Effects of lightning on equipment and recent SCADA implementation
•History of well failures and previous administration water shift; eight of 16 wells out of operation
•Options to fill vacant city positions or contract utility services privately
•Plans to repair six of the eight broken wells; delivery lead times and repair schedules
•Potential upcoming water rate increase to fund infrastructure
•Repair sequencing for six of eight wells and parts lead times

Decisions

•Approved budget adjustment (motion passed by unanimous roll call)

Directions

•Proceed with procurement and repair work as authorized by the approved budget adjustment
•Staff to evaluate additional wells and report repair timelines
•Staff to evaluate additional wells (Well 16 and Colaianni) and report repair timelines

Jul

July 28, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting. Minutes

Gallup City Council reviewed regional planning and infrastructure reports, approved a multi-year water rate plan to close a $672,000 inside-city deficit, adopted a county hazard mitigation plan and authorized a disaster declaration after recent flash flooding. Several budget adjustments and routine consent items were approved.

Discussion Points

•City moved funds internally to cover project timing and will seek reimbursements from grantors.
•City sold less water than forecast (3.5M expected vs ~2.5M actual) creating revenue gap.
•COG highlighted grant awards, technical assistance hours, and local project support including downtown development and TradePort work.
•Commercial rates proposed +9% in 2027; City-water +46% first year to align with cost-of-service.
•Consent items were routine contract and grant approvals.
•Council sought clarification on grant agreement timing for Coal Avenue project before bidding.
•FCS recommended phased increases by customer class to reach cost-of-service.
•Joint damage assessments with state and FEMA representatives completed; plan focuses on public infrastructure damages.
•Mayor travel questioned briefly for appropriateness and cost coverage; Council secured payment via State grant.
•Plan focuses on natural hazards and ranks projects for cost-effectiveness.
•Proposed FY2027 inside-residential increase of 15% and systemwide 12.5%.
•State and FEMA approvals already secured; adoption by jurisdictions is required for grant eligibility.
•State rule requires no fund to show negative balance at fiscal year-end.
•State threshold for public infrastructure damage cited as $356,000; Governor approval could allow reimbursement of ~75% of qualifying public losses.

Decisions

•Adopted Resolution R2026-31 enabling FEMA grant pursuit.
•Approved Resolution R2026-30 enabling temporary internal transfers.
•Approved Resolution R2026-32 to seek state disaster designation.
•Consent agenda approved; travel authorized.
•No final vote; direction to return with ordinance and public outreach plan.

Directions

•City to coordinate departmental responsibilities and compile materials for grant applications.
•Economic Development to coordinate Mayor’s site visit and confirm grant coverage.
•File joint declaration with McKinley County and coordinate documentation for state review; collect residential damage data for federal requests.
•Follow up on state grant agreement before soliciting bids for Coal Avenue project.
•Staff to prepare draft ordinance, detailed billing impacts, and outreach plan for council consideration.
•Upgrade financial software and return with cleanup items as reimbursements are posted.

Jul

July 16, 2026, Keep Gallup Clean & Beautiful Board Meeting. Minutes

Keep Gallup Clean & Beautiful (KGCB) met by Google Meet on July 16, 2026. The board approved May minutes, promoted upcoming Municipal Court clean-ups and recycling opportunities, reviewed FY26 grant outcomes and a new FY27 NMCB youth grant award, scheduled the annual KAB Litter Index, and heard a member raise concerns about data centers.

Discussion Points

•Adjournment and scheduling next meeting (Sept. 24, 2026)
•Announcement of MCRC open Recycling Depot on July 18
•Approval of previous meeting minutes
•Availability of Gallup electronic recycling shed and MCRC depot acceptance list
•Economic concerns about temporary or limited local job creation
•FY26 grant fully reimbursed; $29,787 reimbursed to City of Gallup
•FY27 grant total: $19,887; per-group payments and documentation requirements
•Need for two volunteers to meet KAB affiliate reporting requirements
•Potential environmental impacts of data centers (water, air, noise)
•Program allocations include TerraCycle boxes and garden supplies; some requested items not funded
•Promotion of two Municipal Court clean-up events and volunteer safety guidance
•Schedule: Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 at 8 a.m.; four-hour rating period
•Tree Give-Away distributed ~42 trees and included education

Decisions

•May minutes approved; meeting adjourned at 4:44 p.m.

Directions

•Board to add topic to a future agenda and await further research

Jul

July 14, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting. Minutes

The Gallup City Council met July 14, 2026, and heard a major presentation from Convalt Energy about a proposed large-scale solar cell and module manufacturing campus in Gallup, discussed fireworks-related emergency responses from July 4, approved several grant-funded projects and two labor settlement agreements, and made routine appointments and budget adjustments.

Discussion Points

•26 calls on July 4 including collisions, EMS and fires; no known injuries or property damage
•Adjustments required to match award to budget and redistribute salary percentages
•Agreement includes 4.2% increase, higher sick-leave payout, one floating holiday
•Agreement includes 5% COLA and several contract language updates
•Company proposed 3.6 GW cell and 3.0 GW module facilities with on-site power and RO water recycling
•Council debated and approved appointment with Garcia abstaining
•Council requested improved signage and crosswalk visibility
•Council reviewed fiscal impacts during FY27 budget presentations
•Final awarded grant amount $520,125 and local support $385,065
•Grant would fund EV charger at multicultural center
•Increases are not retroactive; council discussed pay strategy and market study
•Majority involved aerial fireworks; protocols for inspections and complaints were described
•Mayor recommended Garcia citing long service
•NWNMCOG's role in leveraging membership dues for grants and ~ $20M returned to city
•Public commenters raised concerns about water use, past project defaults and the need for due diligence
•Questioning of dues increase beyond 2.5%
•Representative Gephardt endorsed public-private partnership model and transparency
•Request for more documentation from staff on appointees' selection and reporting

Decisions

•Appointment approved
•Budget adjustment approved
•Membership agreement and appointments approved
•Resolution R2026-29 approved
•Settlement agreement approved by roll call
•Settlement approved

Directions

•City Clerk to update official records
•City to host a public Q&A on Aug. 22, 2026
•Continue hydrant testing and NFPA-based color-coding to support ISO rating efforts
•Convalt to provide environmental plans, housing and healthcare proposals, project footprint map, and tribal outreach plans
•HR to implement contract changes and update payroll
•Human Resources to implement pay increases and adjust payroll records
•Senior Center and Finance staff to adjust accounts and report back
•Staff to provide supporting documentation on dues and appointee communication processes
•Tourism and Electric Departments to finalize siting and signage

Jul

July 14, 2026, Agenda for GMCACAB regular meeting 7/14/26. Minutes

The Gallup-McKinley County Animal Control Authority met April 14, 2026. The board approved the agenda and minutes, received informational budget and shelter/veterinary updates, and discussed plans for a new animal control facility and associated funding needs (about $40 million), with site options and city-level decisionmaking still unresolved.

Discussion Points

•Chair praised staff and noted improvements in facility cleanliness.
•City mayor, city manager and Community Development are leading funding/site decisions, not the animal control board.
•Design work completed with consultant Huitt Zolars; plans must be updated for federal funding.
•Director Hubbard estimated approximately $40 million needed to proceed.
•Routine procedural approvals for agenda and minutes.
•Staff reported meetings with consultant Huitt Zolars and that plans must be updated to pursue federal funding.

Decisions

•Agenda approved
•Minutes approved

Directions

•Staff to forward updated plans to board; investigate federal funding requirements and update cost estimates.
•Staff to forward updated plans to the board.

Jun

June 29, 2026, Special City Council Meeting. Minutes

Gallup City Council held a special meeting June 29, 2026, to consider a July 4 event permit, adopt changes to the city's Customer Owned Renewable Resource Generating System (RRGS) program, approve ICIP entries including senior center and a slate of city capital projects (including debate over a new regional library), and authorize $55,440 from the General Fund to clear outstanding engineering invoices for two pedestrian crossing projects. All listed motions and resolutions were approved unanimously.

Discussion Points

•Battery storage, inverter loading ratio and avoided-cost methodology clarified.
•Closures match prior year’s arrangement.
•Council questioned fiscal-year timing and requested design and procurement clarity.
•Event timeline begins at 12:00 p.m.; drone show at about 9:20 p.m.
•Historical program expansions and the need to codify technical and administrative standards.
•Presentation of 46 ICIP projects and the top-five tentative projects.
•Projects paused because initial grant agreements expired; invoices must be settled for state to resume funding.
•Public commenters urged elevating the library citing heavy usage and program volume.
•Requested payment: $30,738 for Second Street and $24,702 for Third Street; sum recorded as $55,440 though agenda title listed $55,439.
•Retention of 10 kW (residential) and 75 kW (non-residential) caps and an 80% sizing limit.
•Staff noted DFA deadlines and the potential option to request reprioritization prior to publication.
•Staff plans to purchase furnishings in FY2027, submitted grant for exercise equipment, and plans later purchases for food truck and transport unit.
•Traffic control, signage and entrance locations were clarified.

Decisions

•Council approved Resolution R2026-26.
•Council approved the General Fund budget adjustment to pay outstanding invoices.
•Council approved the permit and related Park Avenue closure.
•Council moved the regional library from #4 to #3 and approved the ICIP submission.
•Resolution R2026-24 adopted to revise program rules.

Directions

•Department Director authorized to set technical requirements; staff to publish user guidance.
•Event organizer to submit final traffic control plan and signage details.
•Hold site meeting and refine cost estimates; explore legislative funding opportunities.
•Settle invoices and coordinate with NMDOT Rail Division to reissue funding agreements.
•Staff can request reprioritization through DFA; Councilors committed to further public outreach and advocacy.

Jun

June 23, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting. Minutes

Gallup City Council on June 23, 2026 heard public concerns about surveillance and data centers, approved several budget and grant measures including acceptance of a $1 million EPA water-line grant, amended public-comment rules, approved appointments and land‑use plats, and adjourned with full roll-call votes on each action.

Discussion Points

•Clerk presented the resolution to replace R2022-46; concerns that preregistration could limit access; public petition (110 signers) presented; council amendment to remove one-hour preregistration approved.
•Commenter presented documentation from experts and vendors; cited Supreme Court privacy recognition; offered further meetings with city officials.
•Funds in Fund 391 to be returned to departments that funded the work; agenda contained a typographical error referencing Fund 301.
•Grant awarded for cast-iron line replacement; $250,000 local match required; coordinate with NMDOT and sewer replacement to avoid repeated excavations.
•Nomination presented; background on Haws' banking and EDC experience; discussion of potential conflicts of interest and ongoing engagement with Navajo Nation.
•Replat converts 32 lots into 1 lot (~7.8990 acres); requires vacating certain right-of-way segments; site serves a mobile home park and is in MHP district; tenants do not own property.
•Residents presented data on water and electricity use for data centers; ethical/geopolitical implications raised; citizen advisory board recommended by commenter.

Decisions

•Acceptance of EPA grant approved by Council.
•Appointment approved; staff to draft recusal language.
•Budget adjustment approved; project closed administratively.
•Final plat approved; rights-of-way vacated.
•Resolution R2026-27 approved as amended; effective July 1, 2026.

Directions

•Allocate match from Water Department Minor Improvement Fund; staff to notify affected businesses.
•Finance to complete transfers and correct accounting entries.
•Prepare recusal language for the board agreement; maintain communications with Navajo Nation chapters.
•Publish registration instructions on website; staff to allow registration until meeting start time.
•Record plat and ensure private easements are in place; include neighbor outreach in next steps.
•Staff to consider resource and transparency concerns in future project reviews.
•Staff to evaluate legal and procurement risks before any ALPR contract discussions.

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