The Fountain City Council voted 7-0 to adopt Resolution 25-039 establishing a seven-member “1 52 50” steering committee to plan and coordinate the city's participation in Colorado’s sesquicentennial and the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations.

Council member Lisa Estes, who led the item, said the committee will develop ideas ranging from event branding and school programs to museum activities and subcommittees to carry out projects. “This is actually an opportunity beginning really in July, but going all through 2026,” Estes said.

The resolution as introduced would have specified representatives from particular school districts and separate seats for Fort Carson and a veteran representative. Council amended those specifics before adoption: the committee will include two representatives drawn from local schools (not limited to a single district) and one representative who is active-duty military rather than tied to Fort Carson by name. The resolution sets the committee’s basic officers, duties and a sunset tied to the end of the 2026 celebration period.

Assistant (staff) member Mr Trainer presented the resolution and said the city will solicit names from the community for appointments if the council moves forward. Estes moved to adopt the resolution with the amendments; Council member Geeke seconded. The motion carried 7-0.

Councilmembers discussed outreach to private and charter schools so those schools could be considered for the two school seats. Council did not appoint members at the meeting; staff will return with candidate names for council appointment.

By the terms discussed at the meeting, the committee will serve through 2026 and will be a standing committee until it disbands after the anniversary activities conclude. The resolution’s broad goal is to coordinate local events and branding tied to the statewide and national observances; the council emphasized inclusiveness of schools, the chamber and the military community when discussing membership.

No public comment was recorded on the resolution at the meeting.

The council approved the resolution under its new-business agenda and directed staff to follow up on outreach and nominations for appointments.