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Regular City Council Meeting 6-23-2026
Published: Jun 23, 2026
City Council Approves Budget Adjustments to Close State-Funded Infrastructure Project
The City Council approved budget adjustments and transfers to close out a project that utilized state infrastructure funds. The process was complicated due to a tight deadline for expending the funds. The city successfully secured approval to reallocate the money to other eligible projects, reimbursing the electric and streets departments for initial expenditures. The adjustments included transferring $1.4 million back to the electric department and $853,000 to the streets department, along with a $105,000 reimbursement from the general fund. This action will allow the project to be officially closed out and its files archived.
City Council Approves $1.25 Million EPA Grant for Water Line Replacement Project
The City Council accepted a $1 million EPA grant for water line replacement, specifically targeting cast iron pipes. The project aims to replace aging infrastructure, particularly on Second Street from 66th to Green, where businesses have experienced issues with waterline breaks and road closures. The grant will be supplemented by a match from the city's water improvement fund, bringing the total project funding to $1.25 million. The replacement is crucial due to the deterioration of the cast iron lines, which can contribute to lead issues and are prone to frequent breaks. The project is prioritized on the city's Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP).
City Council Awards $9,000 Lodgers Tax Grant to '24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest' Bike Event
The City Council approved a $9,000 lodgers tax grant for the '24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest' bike event. While the initial recommendation from the lodgers tax committee was $7,000, a council member proposed increasing it to $9,000, aligning closer to the event's requested amount of $8,974 (after deducting a local prize amount). The event is recognized for bringing significant ridership and economic activity to Gallup. The discussion touched on the new regulations for grant applications, which now involve two meetings per year, and acknowledged that this particular application was slightly late, leading to a discussion about making exceptions for fairness in the process.
Council Approves Replatting and Vacation of Rights-of-Way for Mobile Home Park Property
The City Council considered and approved the vacation of public rights-of-way and the final plat approval for 'Lot 1A William Boardman Number One,' a replat of multiple lots in an existing mobile home park. The property owner intends to combine 32 lots into one to facilitate the sale of the property. This process requires vacating unused street and alley rights-of-way (Hillcrest Street, Wade Circle, and a 20-ft alley). While the vacation itself will revert these public rights-of-way back to the property owner, the city will retain easements for existing underground electric infrastructure. Concerns were raised by council members and the public about the safety and living conditions within the mobile home park, including potential issues with access for emergency vehicles and the well-being of residents during property transfer, even though the current action only pertains to the platting and vacation of rights-of-way.
Tommy Haws Appointed to Trade Board Amidst Conflict of Interest Discussion
The City Council discussed and approved the appointment of Tommy Haws to the Trade Board. Haws, a local businessman and chair of Gallup Greater Economic Development (GGEDC), was recommended by the Mayor. Concerns about potential conflicts of interest between his GGEDC role and the Trade Board position were raised, but the council was informed that GGEDC board members have previously voted that such dual roles are not a conflict, with the option to abstain from votes if a conflict arises. Additionally, a council member emphasized the importance of consulting with the tribe and local chapters regarding the Tradeport project's environmental impact and keeping regional governmental bodies informed.
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