Fort Collins, CO – The Fort Collins City Council met on January 21 to discuss key issues affecting residents, including infrastructure upgrades, governance improvements, and environmental initiatives. Here’s a breakdown of the most important developments and how you can get involved.

Infrastructure Improvements at the Poudre River

A major item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 002, 2025, which grants a Temporary Construction Easement to Xcel Energy at the Poudre River Regulator Station H-111-A. This move allows necessary upgrades to be completed at Poudre River Whitewater Park, ensuring the continued reliability of energy infrastructure in the city.

Updating the City’s Appeals Process

To streamline governance and make municipal processes more efficient, the Council approved Ordinance No. 003, 2025. This measure repeals and reenacts the city’s appeals procedure, modernizing outdated processes and improving transparency for residents.

New Environmental Regulations for Contractors

In an effort to protect public infrastructure and underground facilities, the Council passed Ordinance No. 001, 2025, which updates bonding requirements for contractors working in the public right-of-way. This revision, the first in over two decades, aims to enhance accountability for telecom and utility installations.

Get Involved: Share Your Voice

Fort Collins residents play a critical role in shaping local policies. If you have thoughts on these initiatives, we invite you to submit a Letter to the Editor at North Forty News.

Other ways to engage:

• Attend the next City Council meeting – The upcoming work session is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall West, 300 Laporte Avenue. For more details, visit the City Council Agendas and Related Items page.
• Watch the meeting live – Tune in to FCTV to watch the live broadcast. You can also view the live stream online.
• Review meeting documents – Access agendas, minutes, and related documents on the City Meeting Portal.

Your input shapes the future of Fort Collins and Northern Colorado—don’t miss the chance to be heard!