COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council is set to hold a work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
NOTE: This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85448619994
Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 346 248 7799 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + +1 669 444 9171 US or + 1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699
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Find the agenda here.
1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that do not require action by the Council or are not otherwise on the agenda.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. 20532-25 Briefing Presentation to Council by Jennifer Olsen, Chair, of the Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board
Presenters: Jennifer Olsen, Chair-Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board, Ellyn Felton, Marketing Specialist and Elias Isaacson, Community Development Director
A – Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board Presentation
B – 2025 Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Work Plan
Distribution System Electrification Study
Presenters: Stephen Marez, Deputy Utility Manager-Electric Distribution and Dennis Astley, Electrical Engineering Manager
A – Presentation Slides
6. BUSINESS
A. 20536-25 Action to Suspend Council Rules for Work Session
Presenters: County Council – Work Session
B. 20373-25 Approval of County Council Minutes for the July 29, 2025, and Aug. 5, 2025, Regular Sessions
Presenters: Michael Redondo, County Clerk
A – County Council Minutes for the July 29, 2025 Regular Session.pdf
B – County Council Minutes for the Aug. 5, 2025 Regular Session.pdf
C. 20251-25 Report and Possible Action from Council’s Local/Small Business
Engagement Working Group
Presenters: Loryn ‘Ryn’ Herrmann, Councilor, David Reagor, Councilor and Randall Ryti, Councilor
A – Local and Small Business Engagement Working Group Report
Overview of Council Strategic Goal – Quality Governance
Presenters: Linda Matteson, Deputy County Manager
A – 2025 Quality Governance Presentation
Discussion of Canyon Rim Trail Feasibility to LAMC/Omega Bridge
Presenters: Eric Ulibarri, County Engineer and Eric Martinez, Public Works Director
Canyon Rim Trail Feasibility Presentation:
7. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE(S)
A. OR1078-25 Incorporated County of Los Alamos Ordinance No. 02-372 An Ordinance Adding Chapter 2, ARTICLE III, Division 3, Section 2-116 Granting Certain Elected Officials Eligibility to Participate in the
County’s Group Health Insurance Plans if the Elected Official Pays the County One Hundred Percent (100%) of the Premiums for the Medical, Dental, or Vision Benefits Coverage
Presenters: Anne Laurent, County Manager
A – Ordinance No. 02-372
8. WORKING GROUPS AND EXTERNAL ENTITIES REPORTS
A. 20545-25 Councilor Submitted Reports
Presenters: County Council – Work Session
A – Ryti report 2025-08-19
9. ADJOURNMENT
Individuals with a disability in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting should contact the County Human Resources Division at 505.662.8040 at least one week before the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Contact the Office of the County Manager at 505.663.1750 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.