Johnstown Town Council, Oct. 19, 2026

The story from this meeting

1. Johnstown council fails to approve proposed 8-mill property tax cut

   The proposal would phase in the permanent reductions over four years, affecting unrestricted general operating mills while leaving the library levy untouched. Any General Fund gap would have to be addressed through other revenue or spending changes.

   Failed, 3–3

Decided3

• Agenda ApprovalCarried

• Consent Agenda 5 itemsAdopted with the calendar

  Show the 5 items

  • Item 1October 5, 2026 Town Council Meeting Minutes
  • Item 2Consideration of a Water and Sewer Service Agreement for U.S. Engineering
  • Item 3Lot 7 development exempt from Highway 60 work
  • Item 4September 2026 Financial Statements
  • Item 5$500,000 water-rights deal adopted

• An Executive Session to Receive Legal Advice From the Town Attorney Pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b) regarding public safety and police department matter(s).Into executive session

Also discussed1

• Requests for tree planting funding

  A speaker raised requests for tree planting during public comment.