About The Valley: City of La Junta Council Recap 5-16-22

Description: Interview with La Junta City Manager Rick Klein about actions taken by the La Junta City Council Meeting held on May 16, 2022.


Published: 05/20/2022
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About The Valley: City of La Junta Council Recap 5-16-22

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Topics discussed:

Ark Valley Conduit Work Session, Ark Valley Conduit Audience Participation.

Annexation of Phillip Buford's B&B Storage Property and Zoning Change from Ag to Highway Commercial. Passed 7-0.

The board passed an ordinance on it's second reading that would allow the Colorado Department of Revenue and Use Tax Department to collect sales taxes for the City of La Junta.

The council approved the Brewfest Temporary Liquor Permit unanimously. The Southeast Creative Partnership Fundraising Event is at Santa Fe Plaza and is Scheduled for June 11 from 6pm-10pm.

The council unanimously passed the liquor license for Boss Hoggs Restaurant and Saloon.

It was reported that Randal Roberson was appointed to the Urban Renewal Board.

Net Metering and Solar Insulation agreements to deter expenses for the city.

Honneycut Water System connection should be completed by the end of the month, according to Klein.

Water Restrictions... No watering from 10am - 6pm. The Cemetery and Golf Course are both excluded from the water restrictions.

New CEO at AVRMC... Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center Board Taps New CEO Andy Flemer

Senior Center reports 504 members and a successful Senior Prom.

Arbor Day Celebration... La Junta Primary School Arbor Day Ceremony

50/50 Tree Removal Program.

$500,000 Brownfield Grant for asbestos removal of former Inspiration Field Building on San Juan Ave.

Brick and Tile Park Concrete and City Streets Repair. Final Trail Design Submitted to CDOT.

Southeast Housing Project... Regional collaboration one of the keys to progress, says SCEDD Executive Director

14th & Santa Fe Gazebo Crash...

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions... Otero County on Stage One Fire Restrictions

La Junta Police Department Help Wanted... La Junta Police Department Now Hiring Police Officers

Clean Valley Recycling Ark Valley Talent Contest Fundraiser... Auditions for the Arkansas Valley Talent Show - June 2 and 4

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