All Entries Tagged With: "City of Lamar"
Council Work Session Explores Citizen’s Concerns
The Lamar City Council discussed a partial list of citizen’s concerns during its July 10th work session. Lamar Police Chief, Kyle Miller reviewed some areas that had been brought to his and council’s attention during several Common Ground meetings with the public as well as regular calls from citizens to his department and council […]
Multi-Subject City Council Agenda
Various community events were highlighted during the Lamar City Council’s June 26th meeting including the Great Race coming to town on July 1st for a traveling lunch break. The last Great Race visit was in 2006. Volunteers are being sought to help serve the meal for the racers between 11:30 to 2:30pm. Big Timbers […]
City of Lamar July 4th Holiday Schedule, Fireworks for the 4th
Lamar city offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in observance of Independence Day. The Community Building and the Public Library will also be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Offices will reopen on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Residential and commercial refuse collection will remain as regularly scheduled on Tuesday, July 4, […]
City Launches Webpage for EPA Revitalization Grant
Lamar, Colorado – The City of Lamar has recently launched a website for its Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assessment Grant. This interactive site will update the community on grant progress, including environmental assessment statuses for project properties, redevelopment visioning opportunities, and other public engagement efforts. The website will be maintained by the City’s […]
New Direction for County Economic Development
Two priorities for Prowers County…jobs and houses, go hand in hand. The City of Lamar and PEP, Prowers Economic Development, are expanding their efforts for economic development in a slightly new direction. JB Cisneros, an analyst for CERF, Community Economic Resilience Fund, has been hired to find new revenue sources for funding, especially […]
Council Selects Tamez as Mayor Pro-Tem
Councilman Manuel Tamez was elected as Mayor Pro-Tem, replacing Anne-Marie Crampton on the council following her resignation earlier this spring. Crampton also served as council liaison to PEP, the council insurance committee and Colorado Municipal League Policy Committee and Mayor Kirk Crespin said the council will review the current liaison positions to determine […]
City of Lamar Memorial Day Holiday Schedule
City of Lamar offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of Memorial Day. The Community Building and the Public Library will also be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023. All City offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Residential refuse collection normally scheduled for Monday, May 29th […]
City of Lamar March 2023 Sales Tax Revenue Report
Sales tax revenue continued to gain for the City of Lamar, based on March 2023 sales, collected this past April. City sales tax was up 6.33% over the same time last year for a gain of $24,635 and Use tax collections were also up by 49.16% for a gain of $13,994. Total Sales and Use […]
Council Receives Information on Legalities of Petition Processes for November Ballot Questions
Attorney Darla Scranton Specht, speaking on behalf of Concerned Citizens of Lamar as listed on the council’s meeting agenda for April 24th, provided a number of facts regarding limitations on contributions for persons seeking petition signatures to present a ballot question for future elections. Specht referenced item 1-45-117 – Limitations on Contributions, from […]
Lamar Councilwoman Transitions to City Employee
Anne-Marie Crampton, who has served as a Lamar City Councilmember since 2011, resigned her post during her last council session on Monday, April 10th. Lamar Mayor, Kirk Crespin, on behalf of the city, presented her with a plaque of appreciation for her consistent dedication to the city. That dedication will continue as Crampton […]
City of Lamar Community Clean up Schedule
The City of Lamar is offering additional free landfill and transfer station weekends through April and May. From April 15th through May 7th . Residents are free to contact various service organizations to see if they can provide volunteers who can assist with your spring clean-up chores around your home. The hours […]
City Approves Sidewalk Improvement Funding
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority voted to postpone approval for a request of $45,670 to complete a renovation project for Todd and Sarah Hornung. The couple plans to renovate the former Thai Spicy Basil Restaurant at 10 North Main Street in order to move their gun store, Lamar Outdoor Sports, into the new property. The […]
City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue Report, January 2023
Sales tax revenue for the City of Lamar was 11.53% for January sales, collected this past February. The revenue gain was $34,891.79 with a loss of $8,222.42 for a 33.83% downturn in Use Tax collections. Total sales and Use Tax collections were up 8.24% for a gain of $27,135.57 with 2023 total collections […]
City Council Approves Liquor Licenses Requests
Three public hearings pertaining to liquor licenses were held by the Lamar City Council on Monday, March 13th. Lamar Hospitality, LLC dba Cobblestone Hotel & Suites was granted its request for a hotel/restaurant liquor license with councilman Mike Bellomy abstaining. Cobblestone general manager, Mike Gratta explained the lounge serves as the hotel’s breakfast nook in […]
Public Forum Held for Brownfields Assessment Grant
Several dozen residents and City of Lamar representatives were on hand for Project 101, EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant on March 9th at the Lamar Community Building. Keeley Campbell and Mark Christiansen from Ayres Planning and Development led the come and go session which presented several maps of the city where attendees could highlight […]
