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City Clerk's Office

Contact Information

525 S. Albert Avenue
Walsenburg, CO 81089
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Voice: (719) 695-1031
Fax: (719) 738-1875

Mission Statement

To provide accurate information and maximize access to municipal government.

Personnel

Statutory Cities have an elected City Clerk who can serve for three terms unless the City votes to convert to an appointed Clerk (a similar arrangement to the City Administrator) or opt out of term limits. Professional City Clerks are certified through the Colorado Municipal Clerks Association after successful completion of a three year training program.

Elected City Clerk
Stephanie Barr (2021-2023)

Phone: 719-738-1048

Email: clerk@walsenburg.org

Appointed Deputy City Clerk
Richard Colander

Phone: 719-738-1048

Email: cityclerk@walsenburg.org
 

Duties

The City Clerk keeps all records, issues permits and licenses.

Objectives:

  • Respond to the needs of the City Council and their constituents.
  • Prepare and distribute docket materials in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate and administer public hearings effectively
  • Administer and coordinate municipal elections effectively
  • Serve as filing officer.
  • Effectively support the election/appointment process for board and commission members.
  • Provide access to the City's official record and legislative documents in as many different mediums as possible. Access to information is a core function of the Office of the City Clerk.
  • Maintain and preserve City Council proceedings and related documents (e.g., minutes, result sheets, resolutions/ordinances, contracts/agreements, leases/deeds/change orders).
  • Administer records management program for the City of Walsenburg.
  • Maintain custody of City documents effectively.
  • Deliver excellent customer service.
  • Utilize best business practices for customer management.
  • Respond quickly and accurately to customer requests.
  • Provide current, comprehensive, and accurate information to meet customers needs.
  • Communicate effectively across the City.
  • Effectively work as a team.
  • Enable open and honest communication within the Department.

Business License 

Walsenburg Municipal Code

A business license is required for the maintenance, operation or conduct of any business or establishment, or for doing business or engaging in any activity or occupation. Depending on the type of business, upon receipt of an application for a license an investigation or inspection may be made by various agencies or City departments. These investigations or inspections may be made by the County Health Department, Building Inspector, Fire and Sheriff Departments. Please note that a complete application with all documentation must be submitted in order to issue a license.

 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - ONLINE           BUSINESS LICENSE RENWAL - PRINTABLE

All renewal applications due in Clerks office by Dec 31st each year.


The Health Department Health Dept Website may inspect businesses in connection with the care and handling of food. For questions for businesses dealing with food, call the applicable health department as well as the applicable Fire Department.

Liquor License 

How to apply for a Liquor License

Liquor Laws and Enforcement  

CBI Background Investigation Website

Identigo (Fingerprinting) Website  -  Enter the MED Service Code - 25YQHT

Liquor Licensing is administered by the State of Colorado Department of Liquor Enforcement Division, with the assistance of the Deputy City Clerk’s Office. Liquor licensing involves everything from accepting liquor license applications to processing those applications and holding hearings.

The liquor laws of the State of Colorado restrict the sale and dispensing of alcohol beverages. Any person intending to manufacture, sell, or deal in spirituous liquor in the State of Colorado must apply for a liquor license.

For any questions call the State of Colorado, DOR Liquor Division at 303-205-2300 or email: dor_liqlicensing@state.co.us

While the Walsenburg Deputy Clerk’s office is available to provide some assistance in the application process, the Clerk cannot provide legal advice and cannot make any representations or assurances as to the final outcome of the process. It is not essential that you seek the assistance of an attorney to guide you through the process; although you may strongly consider doing so.

State related information is available from the Colorado Department of Liquor Enforcement Division here: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/enforcement/liquor.

Marijuana License

NOTE: Before you begin the licensing process here in Walsenburg CLICK HERE

All persons wishing to operate a business that sells, manufactures, or produces retail or medical marijuana must be licensed by the City of Walsenburg as well as the State of Colorado.

Let's Begin with the Websites to assist you through the Licensing Process

1. Marijuana Enforcement Division

2. Licensing Information

3. Laws about marijuana use

4. Marijuana Excise Tax

                  4a. Average Market Rate for Unprocessed Retail Marijuana

5. Colorado Bureau of Investigation Background Checks

6. IdentiGO - Fingerprinting Service

City of Walsenburg Planning & Zoning

You will need to appear before the Planning & Zoning

Call Richard Colander, Deputy City Clerk @ 719-695-1031

Click Here to print a copy of your Special/Conditional Use Permit issued by the City of Walsenburg Planning & Zoning Department. Click Here to go online to fill out.

While the Walsenburg Deputy Clerk’s office is available to provide some assistance in the application process, the Clerk cannot provide legal advice and cannot make any representations or assurances as to the final outcome of the process. It is not essential that you seek the assistance of an attorney to guide you through the process; although you may strongly consider doing so.

 

Agendas - Minutes - Resolutions - Ordinances - Budgets

BUDGETS:

2022  -  2023

 

 

Plans & Reports

Plans and Reports