Community Survey Data Highlights Residents’ Satisfaction and Priorities

Montrose, CO — City of Montrose leaders have gained valuable insights into the community’s perception of city services and important community issues, thanks to a comprehensive report detailing the results of the city’s 2023 ...

City To Host Holly Jolly Holiday Season

Montrose, CO — From the lighting of the community Christmas Tree to the glow from a parade of light, to supporting local businesses, the City of Montrose is excited to host a wide range of events to celebrate the upcoming holiday season with a t...

Buckley Park to Reopen December 2

Montrose, CO — After a months-long project to improve safety, playground equipment, and overall accessibility at Buckley Park, the City of Montrose is pleased to announce the official grand opening ceremony and celebration for the park on Saturd...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, November 14, to proclaim November as Uncompahgre Gives month in the city and review and approve a number of ordinances and resolutions for ongoing city work including ...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, November 13, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, November 13, to review an application to close Main Street for an event, an updated city employee benefits plan, the 2023 supplement budget, and a plan for the 2024 municipal ...

Annual Fall Leaf Cleanup to Begin Monday, November 13

Montrose, CO — The City of Montrose will begin its annual fall leaf cleanup on Monday, November 13, with the annual collection service running through December 7. 

Starting Monday, October 16, the city will begin offering leaf bag bundle...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Monday, November 7, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, November 7, to review a number of city ordinances for annexations, consider municipal code updates, and assign funds for several city projects. 

Mayor Barbara ...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, November 6, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, November 6, to interview several candidates for open positions on the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, review proposals for various city projects, and hear a...

Roundabout Landscaping Work to Begin Oct 30

Montrose, CO — Beginning Monday, October 30, street crews with the City of Montrose Public Works department will begin landscaping work on the inside portion of the roundabout located at the intersection of Ogden and Woodgate roads. 

The...

Community Meeting Planned for Centennial Plaza Redesign

Public Encouraged to Provide Feedback Via Online Survey

Montrose, CO — The City of Montrose is seeking public input regarding the redesign and construction of Centennial Plaza during a community meeting scheduled for Monday, October 30. 

The city's...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, October 17, to approve several updates to the city’s Municipal Code, a water and sewer relocation project to help the reconstruction of the Otter Pond dam, a...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, October 16, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, October 16, to meet several new employees, receive a presentation on the results of the 2023 Community Survey, review a proposed new annexation, and hear about proposed change...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, October 3, to schedule hearings for two annexation matters and two grant applications for commercial kitchens.

Mayor Barbara Bynum and councilors Dave Frank, Doug Gl...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, October 2, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, October 2, to review a new sewer project, consider possible updates to the city’s noise ordinance, and review landscaping improvements to the Uncompahgre Riverway Tr...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, September 19, to recognize Constitution Week in the City of Montrose as well as consider a number of ordinances and review sales tax figures from the month of July.&am...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, September 18, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, September 18, to meet a number of new employees, review a potential new subdivision, review applications for a grant program, and review possible revisions to the city&rsq...

City Adds Original Coors Building to Historic Register

Montrose, CO — City Councilors have voted unanimously to place the iconic Coors Building, located at 134 North First Street, on the city’s Register of Historic Places. 

In his presentation to City Council, City Planner William ...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday,  September 5, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, August 15, to approve a number of ordinances including the addition of the Coors building to the city’s historic register and an extended moratorium on adult...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, September 5, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, September 5, to review a highway control plan, get an overview of the 2023 Community Survey, receive an update about a possible moratorium on adult gaming, and review results ...

City Council Launching New Interactive Ways to Connect With the Community

Montrose, CO — Residents wanting to have an audience with the Montrose City Council or have their comments submitted into the council’s official meeting record will have opportunities to do so as the City of Montrose is preparing new w...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday,  August 15, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, August 15, to approve a number of ordinances and contract awards for ongoing city projects as well as officially place the historic United Methodist Church on the city...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, August 14, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, August 14, to meet new city employees, review the ongoing 2023 capital projects list, review the results from a stormwater fee study, and review potential changes to the contr...

City Adds Methodist Church to Historic Register

Montrose, CO — City Councilors have voted unanimously to place the historic Montrose Episcopal Church of Montrose building, located at 19 South Park Avenue, on the city’s Register of Historic Places. 

In his presentation to Cit...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday,  August 1, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, August 1, to approve a number of ordinances and contract awards for ongoing city projects as well as officially place the historic United Methodist Church on the city&...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, July 31, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, July 31, to learn about a new grant to secure local housing, a new roundabout set for construction in 2024 and 2025, and new campaign finance laws for municipal elections.&...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  July 18, to consider a number of development plats, some updates to the city’s Municipal Code, and hear a sales, use and excise tax report for the ...

Montrose Police Promote Two Officers to Rank of Sergeant

Montrose, CO — Montrose Police Department Chief Blaine Hall announced the promotion of two officers with an “unwavering dedication to keeping our community safe,” from among its patrol ranks to fill sergeant positions.&nb...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, July 17, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, July 17, to meet several new city employees, discuss several city projects and proposed ordinances, and hear a 2A report and second-quarter crime statistics. 

Mayor Ba...

Mayor Bynum Earns CML MUNIversity Recognition

Montrose, CO — City of Montrose mayor and Colorado Municipal League, CML, Executive Board member Barbara Bynum was recognized at the highest level of the league’s MUNIversity program at the CML’s annual conference this week in Aurora, Colorado.

Bynum was a...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  June 20, to consider a new liquor license for a new airport bar, and a pair of ordinances and to hear a sales and use tax report for the month of April.

Mayor...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, June 19, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, June 19, to hear about an update to Project 7’s plan to improve water service in the Uncompahgre Valley, possible updates to the city’s Municipal Code, and...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  June 6, to consider a number of ordinances and contract awards for various city projects. 

Mayor Barbara Bynum and councilors Dave Frank, Doug Glaspe...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, June 5, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, June 5, to discuss a Unify Montrose campaign, a de-annexation of property from the city limits, the annual 4th of July fireworks display permit, and revisions to public commen...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  May 16, to approve a number of ordinances and contracts for city projects and update portions of the city’s Municipal Code. 

Mayor Barbara ...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, May 15, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, May 15, to meet new city employees, consider a number of city contracts for ongoing projects, discuss an application for a new annexation, and schedule a strategic planning se...

New Online Tool Will Help Visitors to the Uncompahgre River Monitor Water Levels

Montrose, CO — A common question fielded here at the City of Montrose is where someone can go to view the flow rate on the Uncompahgre River through town. The answer is: it’s complicated ... or, at least it was until now. An updated on...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, May 2, to approve a number of ordinances and contracts for city projects and update portions of the city’s Municipal Code. 

Councilors Barbara Bynum,...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  April 18, to appoint a new mayor and mayor pro tem and consider a number of ordinances and contracts for city projects. 

Councilors Barbara Bynum, Ma...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, April 17, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, April 17, to meet new city employees, hear a spring runoff forecast, and consider a number of contracts for ongoing city projects. 

Councilors Barbara Bynum, Mayor Dav...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  April 4, to consider a number of ordinances and contracts for various city projects. 

Councilors Barbara Bynum, Mayor Dave Frank, Doug Glaspell, and ...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, April 3, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, April 3, to view a time capsule to be inserted within the walls of the Public Safety Complex and hear about a number of ongoing city projects. 

Councilors Barbara Bynu...

Police Seal 50-Year Time Capsule Within Public Safety Complex

Montrose, CO — With the goal of giving future generations of Montrose a window into present-day public safety, the Montrose Police Department has placed a time capsule within the stone walls of the Montrose Public Safety Complex, MPSC, set to be...

BLOG: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  March 21, to consider a number of ordinances and zoning requests and to award funds to build a new playground at Buckley Park and perform street maintenance work in the city.

Councilo...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, March 20, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, March 20, to hear from Colorado Mesa University students, receive an update on the Otter Pond dam failure, consider a paving contract award, and hear a 2A report card from Mon...

The City of Montrose, Colorado Mesa University Partner for Permanent Community Benefits

Montrose, CO — The Montrose City Council approved a resolution on March 7 creating a new milestone in the partnership between the community and Colorado Mesa University. The city’s decision to redevelop City Hall coincides with efforts...

Basecamp Apartments To Open With More On The Way

Montrose, CO — It’s nearly move-in time for those wanting to call Montrose’s newest river-front residential neighborhood home, as the first of the newly constructed Basecamp Apartments open for occupancy in the Montrose Urban...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  March 7, to consider a new restaurant liquor license, a memorandum of understanding, MOU, with Colorado Mesa University to establish the Montrose Permanent F...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, March 6, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, March 6, to review a number of contract recommendations regarding turf care, street maintenance, and a new playground for Buckley Park. 

Councilors Barbara Bynum, Mayo...

City Adds Montrose Electric Light & Power Company Building to Historic Register

Montrose, CO — City Councilors have voted unanimously to place the historic Montrose Electric Light & Power Company building, located at 7 South Townsend Avenue. on the city’s Register of Historic Places. 

In his presentati...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  February 21, to consider a number of ordinances, purchase recommendations for city equipment, and a financial report for the fourth quarter of 2022. ...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Tuesday morning, February 21, to meet new employees, see conceptual designs for the new Main Street City Hall, and hear a purchase recommendation for crack seal material. 

Councilors ...

2023 A Record Year For Street Investment, Capital Projects

Montrose, CO — The 2023 Moving Montrose Forward (MoveMo) campaign has a long list of goals to complete this year with $16 million in new projects planned including a record $4.3 million in street maintenance. 

Each year the City of Montrose invest...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  February 7, to consider a number of ordinances and equipment purchases and approve funds to build the 6700 Road extension. 

Councilors Barbara Bynum,...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday,  February 6, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, February 6, to hear a presentation about a new home loan program, a number of purchase recommendations, an annexation report, and a crime report for the end of 2022. ...

Changes to City Recycling Program to Exclude Certain Plastics

Montrose, CO — Due to market changes in the recycling industry, the City of Montrose, in partnership with Waste Management, has made changes to the Single-Stream Recycling Program limiting the type of recyclable plastics that are accepted. 

Due to...