Cultural Council (Commerce City) — Nov 18, 2025: 2026 budget and goals approved; sponsorship request and treasurer election
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Meeting called to order by Chair Jennifer Martin at 6:03 PM on November 18, 2025 at the Commerce City Civic Center (Rm 3109). Seven members present, two excused (Tyler Vitello, Kelly Reyos) and three absent. Treasurer Ronna Sanchez reported a ledger balance of $15,377.51 (actual available balance $1,518.01) with most funds allocated to SCFD grants for Music in the Park and Juneteenth. The board voted to request $20,000 in annual City Council sponsorship, elected Member Reyos as Treasurer (6–1), approved the 2026 goals and draft budget, approved a bylaws change requiring two signatures for check payments (with draft language to be reviewed in January), postponed community time to January, withdrew participation from the tree lighting, and scheduled a virtual January meeting. Public art installations and celebration timelines were updated; the Master Plan remains delayed pending legal review. Meeting adjourned at 7:47 PM.
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- Approved October meeting minutes.
- Requested City Council annual sponsorship be increased to $20,000 to cover Music in the Park, Hispanic Heritage, and additional programs.
- Elected Member Kelly Reyos as Treasurer (motion passed 6–1; one nay from Member Sanchez).
- Approved 2026 goals as drafted.
- Approved 2026 draft budget as presented.
- Approved changing bylaws language to require two signatures for check payments; amendment adopted to review draft language in January before final vote.
- Withdrew Cultural Council participation in the tree lighting event.
- Scheduled January meeting to be virtual and noted there will be no December meeting.
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Agenda
- Call To Order/Roll Call
- Community Time
- Approval of Minutes
- October Meeting Minutes
- Grants & Finance Updates
- a. City Council Sponsorship
- b. Treasurer Elections
- 2026 Budget & Goals
- 2026 Goals_DRAFT
- 2026 Draft Budget
- Subcommittee Reports
- a. Public Art
- i. Install & Celebration Updates
- ii. Master Plan Updates
- b. Events
- i. Tree Lighting
- Other Business
- a. Bylaws Update - Check Signing
- Bylaws Section to be discussed
- b. Reminder - no December meeting
- Group photo
- Adjourn
- **Subcommittee meetings will take place immediately following the meeting.**
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