AMEDNDED AGENDA - Cañon City, Colorado

1 REGULAR AGENDA MAY 3, 2021 Unless otherwise indicated, formal Council action may be taken on any item listed on or added to this agenda.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 3, 2021 6:00 p.m.

AMEDNDED AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER: Council Chambers

2. ROLL CALL: COUNCIL MEMBERS DENNEHY, GONZALES,JAQUEZ, REED, B. SMITH, MAYOR PRO TEM HAMRICK, MAYOR SMITH.

3. INVOCATION: Tracy Swindler, Royal Gorge Vineyard

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

5. CITIZENS REQUEST TO SPEAK TO THE CITY COUNCIL:

Resolution No. 9, Series 2018, adopted Rules of Procedures for the City Council, staff, and the public. Public comments are received after the opening ceremonies under the heading “Citizens Request to Speak to the City Council.” If you wish to address the City Council, please complete a Request to Speak Form available by the meeting room door and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting being called to order. Copies of the policy and form are available in the City Clerk’s office and posted on the City of Cañon City website.

6. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

7. RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:

A. Proclamation designating May 2021 as Mental Health Month

B. Proclamation for National Historic Preservation Month

C. Officer Recognition and Awards

2 REGULAR AGENDA MAY 3, 2021 Unless otherwise indicated, formal Council action may be taken on any item listed on or added to this agenda.

8. CONSENT AGENDA:All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be approved withone motion. Documents are approved substantially as drafted. There will be no separatediscussion of these items unless a City Council Member or citizen so requests, in whichcase the items may be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately, atthe discretion of City Council.

A. Approve minutes for Regular City Council Meeting April 19, 2021;Vision Committee Meeting April 21, 2021; and Special City CouncilMeeting (Recreation Board) April 21, 2021.

B. Award Bid # 32-21 Magnesium Chloride to GMCO Corporation in anamount not to exceed $20,000.

C. Receive and File List of Bills.

END CONSENT

9. ADMINISTRATOR REPORT:

A. City Administrator's Report

10. PUBLIC HEARING(S):

A. Introduction and First Reading, by the title only, of ORDINANCE 12, SERIES 2021 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAÑON CITY DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY AND BUILDING LOCATED AT 403 ROYAL GORGE BOULEVARD, CAÑON CITY, COLORADO AS A HISTORIC SITE.

11. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A. An Executive Session to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, develop a strategy for negotiations, and/or instruct negotiators, pursuant to C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(e) regarding the recreation center and related to the City’s Rhodes project/property acquisition.

3REGULARAGENDA MAY3,2021Unless otherwise indicated, formal Council action may be taken on any item listed on or added to this agenda.

12. ADJOURN: The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for Date May 17, 2021.

Posted pursuant to Municipal Code on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Amended Agenda May 2, 2021.Amended Agenda May 3, 2021. Cindy Foster Owens, City Clerk

CITY OF CANON CITY City Administrator

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Ryan Stevens, City Administrator

PREPARED BY: Cindy L. Foster Owens

DA TE: 05/03/2021

P.O. Box 1460 • 128 Main Street Canon City, CO 81215-1460

(719) 269-9011 • Fax: (719) 269-9017

RE: Proclamation designating May 2021 as Mental Health Month

SUMMARY: Join Valley-Wide Health Systems in proclaiming May 2021 as Mental Health Month.

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RECOMMENDED Please have the Mayor proclaim May 2021 as Mental Health ACTION: Month.

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

PROCLAMATION

Mental Health Month 2021 “ Tools 2 Thrive”

May 2021

WHEREAS, mental health is essential to everyone’ s overall health and well-being; and

WHEREAS, all Americans face challenges in life that can impact their mental health, especiallyduring a pandemic; and

WHEREAS, prevention is an effective way to reduce the burden of mental health conditions; and

WHEREAS, there are practical tools that all people can use to improve their mental healthand increase resiliency; and

WHEREAS, mental health conditions are real and prevalent in our nation; and

WHEREAS, with effective treatment, those individuals with mental health conditions can recoverand lead full, productive lives; and

WHEREAS, each business, school, government agency, health care provider, organization andcitizen share the burden of mental health problems and has a responsibility to promotemental wellness and support prevention and treatment efforts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, I, Mayor Ashley Smith, along with Valley- WideHealth Systems, proclaim May 2021 as Mental Health Month. I also call upon the citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, and schools to commit ourcommunity to increasing awareness and understanding of mental health, the steps our citizenscan take to protect their mental health, and the need for appropriate and accessible services forall people with mental health conditions.

Dated this 3rd day of May, 2021.

Ashley Smith, Mayor

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR PROCLAMATION

National Historic Preservation Month ~ May 2021

WHEREAS, local historic preservation is an effective tool for revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride and maintaining community character while enhancing livability; and

WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, and for Americans of all ages, all walks of life and all ethnic backgrounds; and

WHEREAS, Cañon City has a very distinct and unequaled Historic District and various historic landmarks; and

WHEREAS, Cañon City has a vast network of dedicated residents, groups, and other organizations that pride themselves on the hard work and determination put forth in order to preserve our unique past for future generations; and

WHEREAS, it is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that has helped shape us as a community;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ashley Smith, Mayor of Cañon City, Colorado have the distinct honor of proclaiming May 2021, as

National Historic Preservation Month and call upon the people of Cañon City to join their fellow citizens, across

Colorado and the United States in recognizing and participating in this special observance.

Dated this 3rd of May, 2021.

________________________________ Ashley Smith, Mayor

CCPD

1CK91 K9 Officer Ownbey, William

1C34 Sergeant Canada, Jeff

1C103 Officer Beck, Shelby

1C32 Commander Walsh, Tim

1C101 Officer Bodycomb, Bryce

1C60 Investigator Smelser, Tim

1C104 Officer Wade, Gary

1C31 Commander Bell, Timothy

1C61 Investigator Gary, Chad

1C35 Sergeant Vandyke, Elliott

1C105 Officer Nelson, Kirsten

1CK93 K9 Officer Philips, Austen

1C62 Investigator Belding, Ryan

1C106 Officer Knellinger, Brian

1C107 Officer St. Louis, Jorden

1C112 Officer Roquemore, Kassi

1C33 Sergeant Sabatino, John

1C108 Officer Ledeboer, Zachary

1C63 Sergeant Maul, Nick

1C114 Officer Lozano, Taylor

1C115 Officer Frazier, Taylor

1C1 Chief Schick, John

March 23, 2021 Shooting

CSP

Captain Smith, Lloyd

Trooper Darnell, Robert

Trooper DeAntonio, Thomas

Florence Police Department

1F31 Sergeant Gordon, Michael

1F100 Officer Gonzales, Cameron

American Medical Response

Paramedic Anderson, Tom

EMT Hogan, Nate

CBI

Agent Slater, Greg

Agent Adams, Christopher

Fremont County Sheriff’ s Office

1S62 Detective Gall, Dathan

1S64 Detective Calhoun, Daniel

1S108 Deputy Miller, Jeremy

1S105 Deputy Miller, Colton

1S66 Detective Jimenez, Alejandro

1S60 Detective Sergeant Joliffe, Mike

1S116 Deputy Roquemore, Mackenzie

1S68 Detective Sandefuer, Bailey

1S106 Deputy Sanders, William

1S33 Sergeant Miller, Mike

1S67 Detective Krueger, Stephen

1S69 Detective Perez, Spree

1S119 Deputy Toppins, Justin

1S34 Sergeant Owen, Greg

Canon City Fire Department

Rescue E17, Engine E111, Chief 105, Engine E112

Battalion Chief Foster, Joel

FF Price, Josh

LT VanRiper, Greg

FF Lennox, Michael

FF Miller, Mike

FF Vernetti, Michael

LT Yeoman, DJ

Flight for Life Colorado

FRECOM

St. Thomas More Hospital

Royal Gorge Towing

Penrose Tractor

Lindner Chevrolet

Victims Advocate

3/ 24/ 2021 (Crime Scene and Commander Bells Meeting)

Fremont County Sheriff' s Office

Det. Sgt. Mike JolliffeDet. Howard BurtonDet. Alejandro JimenezDet. Daniel CalhounDet. Dathan GallDet. Bailey SandefuerDet. Stephen KruegerDet. Pete Rasmussen

Colorado Bureau of Investigations

Agent Greg SlaterCrime Scene Analyst Tanya AtkinsonCrime Scene Analyst Katie Brown

Colorado State Patrol

Trooper Josh Yoder

District Attorney' s Office

Inv. Alex WalkerDA Linda StanleyDDA Elizabeth Drake

CITY OF CANON CITY City Administrator



PREPARED BY: Cindy L. Foster Owens

DA TE: 05/03/2021

P.O. Box 1460 • 128 Main Street Canon City, CO 81215-1460 (719) 269-9011 • Fax: (719) 269-9017

RE: Approve minutes for Regular City Council Meeting April 19, 2021; Vision Committee Meeting April 21, 2021; and Special City Council Meeting (Recreation Board) April 21, 2021.

SUMMARY: Approve minutes for Regular City Council Meeting April 19, 2021; Vision Committee Meeting April 21, 2021; and Special City Council Meeting (Recreation Board) April 21, 2021

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RECOMMENDED Approve minutes for Regular City Council Meeting April 19, 2021; ACTION: Vision Committee Meeting April 21, 2021; and Special City

Council Meeting (Recreation Board) April 21, 2021

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1REGULAR AGENDA APRIL 19, 2021All meetings are televised. To view the meeting please follow the link below: http://www.canoncity.org/departments/2019_city_council_agendas_and_packets_with_video.php

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGApril 19, 2021

6:00 p.m.

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in CouncilChambers and via teleconference.

ROLL CALL:

PRESENT ABSENT

Council Member Dennehy X

Council Member Gonzales X

Council Member Jaquez X

Council Member Reed X

Council Member B. Smith X

Mayor Pro Tem Hamrick X

Mayor Smith X

ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Ryan Stevens, City Attorney CoreyHoffmann, City Clerk Cindy Foster Owens and Department Staff.

INVOCATION: Luke Canady, Vineyard Canon City

No invocation was given.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance.

CITIZENS REQUEST TO SPEAK TO THE CITY COUNCIL:

Logan Williams and Brooke Watley, Cañon City High School Students, discussedand were recognized for their participation in the Marshall Brannon ConstitutionalLiteracy Competition.


COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Announcements received.

RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:

Luise Barton Recognition.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approved minutes for Regular City Council Meeting April 5, 2021; Special CityCouncil Meetings (with PC) March 31, 2021 and April 7, 2021 (HB21-1160); andGeneral Government Minutes April 7, 2021.

Authorized the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the Bureau ofLand Management Owned Archaeological and Paleontological Collections.

Received and Filed Lists of Bills.

END CONSENT

MOTION: On motion by Council Member Gonzales and second by CouncilMember B. Smith, the City Council approved the Agenda and Consent Agenda byunanimous roll call vote of those present.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT:

Report received.

DISCUSSION:

Introduction and Adoption, by title only, of RESOLUTION 8, SERIES 2021 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CAÑON CITY, COLORADOAPPROVING THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH LAWRENCETILLEY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 316 MACON AVENUE, CAÑONCITY, COLORADO.

Topic discussed.


MOTION: On motion by Council Member B. Smith and second by Mayor Pro TemHamrick, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION 8, SERIES 2021 entitled: ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CAÑON CITY, COLORADOAPPROVING THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH LAWRENCETILLEY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 316 MACON AVENUE, CAÑONCITY, COLORADO.

ABSENT AYE NAY ABSTAIN







Second Reading and Adoption, by title only, of ORDINANCE 11, SERIES 2021entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAÑON CITY AMENDING THECAÑON CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER1.14 WITHIN TITLE 1 REGARDING MUNICIPAL CAMPAIGN FINANCECOMPLAINTS.

MOTION: On motion by Council Member Dennehy and second by CouncilMember B. Smith, the City Council adopted, by title only, ORDINANCE 11, SERIES 2021 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAÑON CITYAMENDING THE CAÑON CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF ANEW CHAPTER 1.14 WITHIN TITLE 1 REGARDING MUNICIPAL CAMPAIGNFINANCE COMPLAINTS.

ABSENT AYE NAY ABSTAIN








ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

Mayor Ashley SmithAttest:

Cindy Foster Owens, City Clerk

1Vision Committee Meeting April 21, 2021All meetings are televised. To view the meeting please follow the link below: http://www.canoncity. org/departments/ 2019_city_council_ agendas_ and_packets_ with_video.php

VISION COMMITTEE MEETINGApril 21, 2021

5:00 p.m.

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

PRESENT ABSENT







Mayor Smith X

ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Ryan Stevens, City Attorney KathrynSellars via Zoom, City Clerk Cindy Foster Owens and Department Staff.

DISCUSSION:

Frequent Nuisance Ordinance.

Topic discussed.

ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 5:27 p.m.

Mayor Ashley Smith

Attest:


1SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2021All meetings are televised. To view the meeting please follow the link below: http://www.canoncity. org/departments/ 2019_city_council_ agendas_ and_packets_ with_video.php

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGApril 21, 2021

5:30 p.m.

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in CouncilChambers and via teleconference.

ROLL CALL:

PRESENT ABSENT







Mayor Smith X

ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Ryan Stevens, City Clerk Cindy FosterOwens and Department Staff.

DISCUSSION:

Joint meeting with Cañon City Area Recreation Board and Park Districtregarding Aquatic Center.

Cañon City Area Metropolitan Recreation and Park District President JimJohnson, Treasurer Greg DiRito, Secretary Nick Sartori, Executive Director KyleHorne, and Attorney Dan Slater spoke.

Topic discussed.

2SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2021All meetings are televised. To view the meeting please follow the link below: http://www.canoncity. org/departments/ 2019_city_council_ agendas_ and_packets_ with_video.php

ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.

Mayor Ashley SmithAttest:


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PREPARED BY: Lori Lesle, Accounts Payable for Tammy Nordyke, Director of Finance

DATE: May 3, 2021

RE: Cash Disbursements 4/20/2021-5/3/2021

Summary of Cash Disbursements by Fund:

GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS $ 304,834.99

WATER FUND DISBURSEMENTS $ 61,222.37

PARKS FUND DISBURSEMENTS $ 2,994.90

ALL OTHER FUND DISBURSEMENTS $ 93,224.70

GRAND TOTAL $ 462,276.96

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file

ATTACHMENTS: Detail of vendors paid

Vendor Name Description Check Amt General Fd Water Fd Parks Fd Other Fds

AFLAC ELECTIVE INSURANCE DEDUCTIONS 1,116.18 1,116.18 - - - ALPINE ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS CT21521 RUDD HOUSE MONITORING 4,464.98 - - - 4,464.98ASHLEY SMITH NEW BUSINESS GIFTS 135.50 135.50 - - - ATMOS ENERGY GAS SERVICE 1,027.48 440.62 212.04 374.82 - BLACK HILLS ENERGY ELECTRIC SERVICE 9,836.99 772.02 9,064.97 - - CANON CITY FIRE DISTRICT FIRE IMPACT FEE 6,408.07 6,408.07 - - - CANON CITY HYDRAULIC/ IRRIGATING DITCH 2021 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT 103.00 - 103.00 - - CANON CITY ROTARY CLUB MEMBERSHIP DUES 623.00 623.00 - - - CENTURA HEALTH DRUG SCREENINGS 450.00 200.00 50.00 200.00 - CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS US BID 08-21 ALUMINUM SULFATE 5,153.65 - 5,153.65 - - CIRSA WORKERS COMP DEDUCTIBLE 7,668.60 4,570.58 - 1,018.65 2,079.37CLEAN IT UP CITY CLEAN UP DONATION 1,000.00 - - 200.00 800.00COLORADO DEPT OF AGRICULTURE METER TANK INSPECTIONS 175.00 - 175.00 - - COLORADO JEEP TOURS DOLA CVRF GRANT 20,000.00 20,000.00 - - - COLORADO LIBRARY CONSORTIUM EBSCO LIBRARY SOFTWARE PKG 2,519.09 2,519.09 - - - EDWIN NIETO COURT INTERPRETOR SERVICE 45.00 45.00 - - - EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES BID 16-21 SODIUM CHLORITE 27,003.72 - 27,003.72 - - FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO EARNEST MONEY PROPERTY ACQUISITION 2,000.00 2,000.00 - - - FPPA POLICE PENSION 21,177.42 21,177.42 - - - FREMONT CENTER FOR THE ARTS INTER- AGENCY FUNDING 22,000.00 22,000.00 - - - FREMONT COUNTY FINANCE CONSTRUCTION USE TAX 113,548.53 113,548.53 - - - GOLDEN AGE CENTER CA030121 FUNDING AGREEMENT 35,000.00 35,000.00 - - - GROZ ADV HOLDINGS SOLAR ELECTRIC SERVICE 8,594.23 - 8,594.23 - - HINKLE & COMPANY, PC BID 41-20 FINANCIAL AUDIT 10,000.00 7,000.00 3,000.00 - - HIXON MFG & SUPPLY CO GPS RENEWAL 1,095.08 770.08 - - 325.00HR GREEN PACIFIC CT030121 INTERIM STAFFING 19,200.00 19,200.00 - - - HUMANE SOCIETY CA011921 IMPOUND AGREEMENT 5,471.00 5,471.00 - - - ICMA- RC 401 EMPLOYEE PENSION 18,963.10 18,963.10 - - - ICMA- RC 457 EMPLOYEE DEDUCTIONS 1,977.60 1,977.60 - - - K.R. SWERDFEGER CONST REFUND HYDRANT DEPOSIT 1,410.89 - 1,410.89 - - KRASSA & MILLER LEGAL SERVICES 470.90 - - - 470.90MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOC MEDICAL TRANSPORT DEDUCTIONS 266.00 266.00 - - - MERITAIN- C HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS 36,728.43 - - - 36,728.43MICHAEL B DAY REIMBURSE INSURANCE- RGC HOST 1,081.50 - - 1,081.50 - MOON ROCK LANDSCAPING BID 18-20 STORMWATER MAINT 2,797.82 - - - 2,797.82MUNICIPAL H20 BID 22-21 AWIA CERTIFICATION 5,300.00 - 5,300.00 - - PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VISION INSURANCE PREMIUM 1,591.23 1,044.49 388.71 119.93 38.10QUESTIN STEWART REIMBURSE CLASS A TESTING 335.00 - 335.00 - - RAFT MASTERS DOLA CVRF GRANT 13,303.00 13,303.00 - - - ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESERVE FLEX SPENDING ADMINISTRATION 2,068.71 2,068.71 - - - SCOTT WISEMAN REIMBURSE WD OPERATOR EXAM FEE 150.00 - 150.00 - - THE LUCKY STOP DOLA CVRF GRANT 4,215.00 4,215.00 - - - UMB BANK, N.A. PAYING AGENT FEE 2,500.00 - - - 2,500.00UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER UTILITY LOCATES 281.16 - 281.16 - - VIVID ENGINEERING GROUP ENGINEERING SERVICE- 2A 17,026.87 - - - 17,026.87WILSON & COMPANY CT12919 ENGINEERING SVC- US50 25,993.23 - - - 25,993.23

Total Checks Disbursed 462,276.96 304,834.99 61,222.37 2,994.90 93,224.70

CA(date) = Consent Agenda DateCT(date) = Contract Date

Detail of Cash Disbursements 4/ 20/ 2021- 5/ 3/ 2021

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A BILL FOR

ORDINANCE NO. 12, SERIES OF 2021

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAÑON CITY DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY AND BUILDING LOCATED AT 403 ROYAL GORGE BOULEVARD, CAÑON CITY, COLORADO AS A HISTORIC SITE (PEABODY MANSION)

WHEREAS, the owner of the property located at 403 Royal Gorge Boulevard (the "Property") has submitted an application for a historic site designation for the Property ("Application");

WHEREAS, pursuant to Sec. 12.30.080(C) of the Cañon City Municipal Code, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Cañon City (“Commission”) held a duly notice public hearing on April 14, 2021 on the Application;

WHEREAS, after conducting the public hearing, the Commission recommended designation of the Property as a historic site;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Sec. 12.30.080(F), on May 3, 2021, City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the Application; and

WHEREAS, after considering all relevant testimony and evidence, the City Council approved designation of the Property as a historic site.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF CAÑON CITY:

Section 1. The City Council makes the following findings of fact:

a. The original building and construction of the Property took place in 1880-81, making it significantly more than 50 years old. The building was last renovated and restored in 1993.

b. The Property was originally owned by James and Anne Clelland and is also associated with former Colorado Governor James H. Peabody, the Clelland's son-in-law. James Clelland is a former mayor of Cañon City with additional significant state and local political ties.

c. The Property is one of only three noted structures in Cañon City that are Second Empire. Of the three Second Empire structures in Canon City, the Property is the oldest of the three and is currently not listed on either the State or National Register of Historic Landmarks.

Section 2. Based upon these findings, the City Council determines that the Application meets the following criteria:

a. The building is at least 50 years old.

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b. The site is identified with historical personages or groups or which represents important events in national, state or local history.

c. The site represents an association with notable persons.

d. The building exemplifies specific elements of an architectural style or period.

e. The building demonstrates superior craftsmanship or high artistic value.

Section 3. The City Council designates the following property as a historic site pursuant to the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance:

403 Royal Gorge Boulevard, Cañon City, Colorado.

Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, clause or other provision of this Ordinance for any reason is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, subsection, paragraph, clause or other provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance, the intent being that the same are severable.

Section 5. Effective Date. Pursuant to Article XII, Section 3 and Section 5 of the Charter, this Ordinance shall be effective five (5) days after final publication if it is published after adoption or if not so published, five (5) days after its adoption.

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Staff Report – Museum Department

TO: City Historic Preservation Commission

FROM: Lisa Studts, Museum Director

DATE: May 3, 2021

REGARDING: Public Hearing: Peabody Mansion

Initiation of Historic Structure Designation

Public hearing for the designation of the structure at 403 Royal Gorge Boulevard as a local historic structure pursuant to City’s Municipal Code (Sec. 12.30.090).

Property Information

Name of Structure: Peabody Mansion

Other Names: Clelland-Peabody Mansion, El Rio Motel, and Cadaleen Motel

Location: 403 Royal Gorge Boulevard (formerly River Street) located in the Waiver Subdivision; Lot 7 & 8 in Block

10.

Current Property Owner: Kendra K. LaBonte & Joseph Stott

Proposed Designation: Local Historic Building

Applicable Notice: [X] Notice was mailed to the owner of the property at least fifteen (15) days prior to the

Public Hearing.

[X] Signs were posted on the property at least fifteen (15) days prior to the Public Hearing.

Year(s) of Original Construction: 1880 – 1881

Original Owner: James & Anne Clelland

Architect, Builder, Designer: possibly designed by George W. Roe, architect of the Robison Mansion Location Status: This structure has not moved from its original locations.

CITY OF CAÑON CITY, COLORADO

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Architectural Description:

The Peabody Mansion is a two-story brick Second Empire house as defined by the concave mansard roof, bracketed cornices, and the central projecting pavilion. The house has 2 one-story bay windows, one on the west side and the other on the east side. The 1.5 story brick addition on the northeast side of the house was added in 1893. The foundation of the house is primarily sandstone blocks.

Narrative Description

The Peabody Mansion has seen a couple renovations during its history. The original front porch of the house was replaced around 1946 with a large wrap-around porch. According to a feasibility study of the mansion done in 1991 by Semple, Brown, and Roberts architects, the original brick façade was covered in stucco sometime prior to November 1969.

Figure 1 – Site Map of Peabody Mansion located at 403 Royal Gorge Boulevard.

Peabody Mansion; ca. 1892

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The stucco and the wrap-around porch have since been removed as part of an extensive renovation/restoration project in 1993. This project was coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce, with direct involvement from the Main Street, USA of Cañon City, the Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments (UAACOG), and the City of Cañon City as part of the River Station Project. The renovation of the

mansion was funded through grants and donations. Other renovations done at this time included repair of the existing metal roof, replacement of deteriorated sandstone sills and any wood surfaces, removal of the non-historic enclosed porch on the east, the west bay window, and the addition on the rear of the structure. The installation of an access door to the front porch deck was also done. The rehabilitation of the interior of the house entailed the removal of all non-historic additions to the interior of the house (i.e. plaster, drop ceilings, and floor coverings), and the reconstruction of the fireplaces and mantels to resemble original pieces.

Upon completion of the renovation in 1993-94, a new building inventory of the Peabody Mansion was filed with the Colorado Historic Preservation Office. According to Colorado’s online Cultural Resources Database (COMPASS), the mansion was assessed as being eligible for the State Register in April 1994 but the property was never designated. The current appearance of the house has not been altered much from the 1993-1994 renovation. The application states that the “masonry is in need of restoration cleaning and removal of the [spalling] due to” the sealant that was applied to the brick of the house during the 1993-1994 renovation. This deterioration of the brick on the exterior of the house was evident in 2005 and has continued to be an ongoing concern. The current owners of the house intend to rehabilitate the house and “carry on the vision that Cara Fisher, Darryl Biggerstaff and the City of Cañon City had in the 1990s in saving the grand building.”

Significance of the Property:

The Peabody Mansion is one of only three noted structures in Cañon City that are Second Empire (the other two are the St. Cloud Hotel – 1886 and the Robison Mansion - 1884). Of the three Second Empire structures in Cañon City, the Peabody Mansion is the oldest of the three and is currently not listed on either the State or National Register of Historic Landmarks. According to the application form the “Peabody Mansion is the last of the grand homes that originally lined the north side of River Street”, now Royal Gorge Boulevard.

Peabody Mansion; ca. 1990

Peabody Mansion; 2021

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This house is primarily associated with two individuals, who were deeply involved in local and state politics, the Honorable James Clelland and his son-in-law and former Colorado Governor, James H. Peabody. James Clelland was an early settler to Cañon City, arriving in 1871. James Clelland became the second person to hold the office of mayor of Cañon City, serving from 1873 -1874. Clelland also served as a member of the last Territorial Council in 1876 representing Fremont County. He then served in the State’s first State Senate in 1877 representing the 14th District of Colorado. James Clelland owned and operated a dry goods and general merchandise store onlocated at 404 Main Street from 1874 to the 1880s. Clelland lived in this house with his wife Anne and their son James until he died in 1892. His wife, Anne continued to stay in the house with her daughter Frances Peabody and her family until her death in 1916.

Ms. Frances Clelland married James H. Peabody in 1878. The couple had three children James C., Cora, and Jessie, who grow up in the house at 403 River. James Peabody originally came to Cañon City in 1875 and began working for James Clelland in the dry good store. James Peabody served the community in many different capacities. He acted as City Treasurer (1876 – 1877), City Clerk (1878), City Alderman (1879, 1880, 1881), Mayor of Cañon City (1901 and 1902), School Director from 1882 to 1889, and County Clerk and Recorder from 1882 to 1889. In 1902, he accepted the Republican nomination for Governor of Colorado. He won the election

and served as governor from 1903 to 1905. During his term in office, the family lived in Denver returning to Cañon City and the house on River Street after allegations of election fraud and Gov. Peabody’s resignation from office in March 1905.

According to a biography printed for Peabody’s memorial service in 1917, James Peabody was also organized and served as president of involved with the Cañon City Electric Power & Light Company, the First National Bank in Cañon City (1888 -1907), and the Cañon and Royal Gorge Railroad Company (1906). In addition, Peabody and James Clelland were original stockholders in the company that developed the city’s first water works in 1879. Following the death of Gov. Peabody in 1917, Mrs. Peabody sold the house to William Kettle, who operated a second-hand store and rooming house. In 1939, the City of Cañon City took ownership of the property with the design to partner with the American Legion and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) to demolish the house to make room for a large auditorium. The funding for this project fell through and L. M. Litz purchased the house from the City for $1,000 with plans to make it into an apartment house in 1942. By the mid-1940s the house was utilized as a motel (known as the El Rio Motel and later the Cadaleen Motel). In 1946, Forrest Nicholas and local businesswoman Dusky Nicholas (a.k.a. Dusky Kier) bought the house and opened the El Rio Motel. Mrs. Nicholas sold the property to business partners Kenneth Owens (former Cañon City Police Chief) and James Bollin in 1951.

James Clelland; ca. 1890

Gov. James H. Peabody family; ca. 1892. History Colorado.

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The house continued as an office for the motel until roughly 1988. The City of Cañon City acquired the house again in 1992 from the Fremont National Bank. After the extensive rehabilitation, the house became the Chamber of Commerce and continued to function as their offices until 2019.

Findings of Fact:

Under these findings of fact this structure meets the criteria for designation as listed in the City’s Ordinance (Sec. 12.30.090).

1. The building is at least 50 years old. 2. The building exemplifies specific elements of an architectural style or period. 3. The building exemplifies cultural, political, economic, or social heritage in the community. 4. The building represents an association with a notable person(s).

Staff Recommendation:

As this is a public hearing, staff recommends City Council cites these findings of fact as stated in the staff report, the application form, and the Historic Preservation Commission’s Resolution 4, Series 2021 to approve Ordinance 12 of Series 2021 designating the Peabody Mansion located at 403 Royal Gorge Boulevard as a local historic structure.

Bibliography for Staff Report

Corbett, Thomas B. The Legislative Manual of the State of Colorado. Denver, CO: Denver Times Publishing House and Bindery; 1877.

History of the Arkansas Valley, Colorado. Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historic Publishers; 1881.

James Hamilton Peabody’s biography; ca. 1917. Special Collections, Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center, Cañon City, CO. (RGRMHC - #2016.009.064).

Picturesque Cañon, 1892. Denver, CO: Beebe Engraving Co.; 1892. Special Collections, Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center, Cañon City, CO. (RGRMHC - #1987.115.001).

Records of the Chamber Committee to Renovate the Peabody Mansion; 1991-1993. Special Collections, Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center, Cañon City, CO. (RGRMHC - #2010.009.047).

Journal or Newspaper Articles:

The Colorado Daily Chieftain. Pueblo, Colorado; February 19, 1892; pg. 4.

“American Legion, WPA and City to Construct Large Auditorium at Corner of Fourth and River.” The Cañon City Daily Record. Cañon City, Colorado; January 6, 1939; pg. 1.

“Council Approves Sale of Peabody Mansion to Litz.” The Cañon City Daily Record. Cañon City, Colorado; June 2, 1942; pg. 1

“Work Starts On Apartment House On River Street.” The Cañon City Daily Record. Cañon City, Colorado; August 10, 1942; pg. 2.

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“El Rio Motel Sold by Mrs. Dusky Nicholas.” The Cañon City Daily Record. Cañon City, Colorado; October 5, 1951; pg. 1.

Bouknight, James. “Officials say preserving historic Peabody home a costly venture.” The Cañon City Daily Record. Cañon City, Colorado; January 19, 2005; pg.

Cannon, Helen. “First Ladies of Colorado: Frances Clelland Peabody”. Colorado Magazine 52, no. 3 (Summer 1975): 245-256.

Swain, Alva A. ”James H. Peabody.” The Daily Record. Cañon City, Colorado; November 27, 1917; pg. 1.

Photos:

Peabody Mansion from Picturesque Cañon, 1892. Denver, CO: Beebe Engraving Co.; 1892. Special Collections, Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center, Cañon City, CO.; pg. 21 (RGRMHC - #1987.115.001).

Peabody Mansion; ca. 1990. Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center. (RGRMHC - #1993.001.004).

James Clelland; ca. 1890. Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center. (RGRMHC - #1986.047.016).

Gov. James H. Peabody family; ca. 1892. History Colorado. Accession #89.451.1048.