Wheat Ridge
Speaks
Open main menu
What is Wheat Ridge Speaks?
Contact
Login
Wheat Ridge
Speaks
Close menu
Meetings
What is Wheat Ridge Speaks?
City Website
Comment Policy
Contact
Privacy Policy
Home page
Log in
Participate in Wheat Ridge Government Online
Stay informed and offer your perspective.
Learn more
Upcoming Meetings
Filter
Filter by
City Council
Planning Commission
City Council – City Council Meeting
Today at 6:30pm
7 Agenda Items
Virtual or In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No. 1a - MOTION - Youngfield Bridge Scour Project
The base of the piers for the Youngfield bridge over Clear Creek have been exposed due to erosion from high water flows. This project will remove some material and then add large boulders to protect the area around the base of the piers from future erosion. Five bids were received and opened on September 25, 2024. Staff recommends the lowest responsive bidder, West Fork Construction, LLC of Colorado Springs, Colorado be awarded the contract in the amount of $149,725, plus a contingency of $14,975, for a total project cost of $164,700.
Item No. 1b - MOTION - Crack Seal Project Contract
The City periodically performs asphalt crack sealing as part of the annual preventive maintenance program to help maintain pavement condition and prevent more costly pavement repairs. Zone 1 of the city’s six maintenance zones was inspected by city staff. Various street segments with significant cracking were identified for inclusion in the proposed contract to receive a crack sealing treatment. The 2022 contract with A-1 Chipseal Company is being amended per the terms of the contract for the 2024 crack sealing project. The contract amendment also includes work to be performed in the City of Edgewater. Wheat Ridge will be reimbursed for all work performed within Edgewater.
Item No. 1c - MOTION - Hayward Park Trail agreement
The Hayward Park walking trail has deteriorated over time, creating an uneven surface with large cracks, resulting in safety concerns for trail users. The City received grant funding from the Jefferson County Open Space Trails Partnership Program to fund a portion of this trail replacement project. Approval of this contract will allow the City to complete this important work.
Item No. 2 - ORD - Business License Requirements
Commenting closed
This ordinance makes several amendments to the City’s Business Licensing Code. These changes are designed to ensure compliance with state legislation, transition to bi-annual business license renewals, introduce an inspection fee, and consolidate certain special licenses with regular business licenses.
Item No. 3 - ORD - WR Code Auto Vehicle Identification
Commenting closed
Traffic issues, primarily excessive speeds and red-light violations, are a continual complaint from the public. Residents contact various departments, primarily the police department, to request speed and other traffic enforcement on their streets to address the increased hazards these violations tend to create. Wheat Ridge is a smaller community impacted by major roadways and highways often used by community members and non-community members alike. This volume of traffic makes it difficult for an agency, sized to serve the community of residents and businesses, to adequately meet the demands of traffic control and safety. The use of technology in law enforcement continues to be one of the more impactful changes to modern day policing. One of those innovative technologies that is expanding nationwide is the use of Automated Vehicle Identification Systems (AVIS). Staff is requesting City Council to adopt a new Article VI in Chapter 13 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to allow for the use of AVIS in Wheat Ridge to address these traffic concerns.
1
Item No. 4 - Auto Vehicle Identification Agreement
Commenting closed
The use of technology in law enforcement continues to be one of the more impactful changes to modern day policing. One of those innovative technologies that is expanding nationwide is the use of automation within traffic enforcement. Wheat Ridge is a smaller community impacted by major roadways and highways often used to transit the city of Wheat Ridge by community members and non-community members alike. This volume of traffic makes it difficult for an agency, sized to serve the community of residents and businesses, to adequately meet the demands of traffic control and safety. The use of Automated Vehicle Identification Systems (AVIS) to promote traffic safety, greater accountability, and more responsiveness to community concerns would fill a necessary void. To leverage the current AVIS technology the Wheat Ridge Police Department researched the use and implementation of AVIS technology. During the research the Wheat Ridge Police Department met with Altumint, Incorporated, a leader in the provision of AVIS technology since 2005 with a proven track record. We believe Altumint best serves the needs of the Wheat Ridge Police Department.
City Council – Special Study Session
Today at 6:35pm
3 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Snow and Ice Program Overview
Commenting closed
This memo provides an overview of the city’s response to snow events including priorities, storm classifications, public communication, and the city’s available resources for addressing this critical function.
1
Item No. 2 - MEMO - Wads Improvement Project Update
Commenting closed
This memo provides an overview of the city’s response to snow events including priorities, storm classifications, public communication, and the city’s available resources for addressing this critical function.
Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Nov 7, 2024 at 6:30pm
1 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-person. Click for more information.
Specific Development Plan at 3905 Clear Creek Drive
• Open for comment
Approval of a Specific Development Plan (SDP) for a Primrose School daycare center in the Clear Creek Crossing Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD).
1
Past Meetings
City Council – Study Session
Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 6:30pm
2 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No. 1 - MEMO - 2025 Proposed Budget
On October 21, 2024, the proposed 2025 City Budget will be presented to City Council for review and discussion. This memorandum includes an outline of the public engagement steps that have occurred to date and the future actions required by City Charter to adopt the budget. In addition, the 2025 Budget Message is included which summarizes the various components of the proposed budget.
City Council – Special Study Session
Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 7:00pm
1 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Sale of City Property
The City has been approached by Kyle and Erin Ballew for a proposed retail development, DOP’s Sweet Spot, at the southwest corner of 38th Avenue and Johnson Street. The 0.5-acre parcel is owned by the City of Wheat Ridge and was rezoned to Planned Commercial Development in 2008. Permitted uses on the subject property include any land use allowed in the City’s Restricted Commercial zone district. This proposed retail use would be a permitted use. Section 16.5 of the City Charter states that “The City shall not sell or dispose of municipally owned buildings or real property for a public purpose, without first obtaining the approval, by ordinance, of three-fourths of the entire council. Unanimous approval of the entire city council, by ordinance, shall be necessary for sale or disposition of designated park land.”
City Council – City Council Meeting
Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 6:30pm
7 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No. 1 - ORD - WR Code of Laws: Tobacco Retail Business
Approved
The Code prohibits tobacco product retailers from operating within 1000 feet of a youth-oriented facility (such as schools, parks, recreation facilities, etc.). The “grandfathering" clause of Code section 11-534(d) nevertheless exempts those retailers who were in place on the effective date of Ordinance 1710 Series 2021, which created the 1000-foot limit. However, if that retailer sells the business, the buyer of the business is not eligible for the grandfathering protection of that Code section. Councilmember Hoppe, supported by Councilors Dozeman and Hultin, requested that Council consider an ordinance expanding the grandfathering scope of Code 11-534(d) to include purchasers of a protected location. Council provided consensus to proceed with a code amendment on September 9, 2024.
Item No. 2 - ORD - WR Code of Laws: Business License Reqs
Approved
This ordinance makes several amendments to the City’s Business Licensing Code. These changes are designed to ensure compliance with state legislation, transition to bi-annual business license renewals, introduce an inspection fee, and consolidate certain special licenses with regular business licenses.
Item No. 3 - ORD - WR Code of Laws: Automated Vehicle ID
Approved
Traffic issues, primarily excessive speeds and red-light violations, are a continual complaint from the public. Residents contact various departments, primarily the police department, to request speed and other traffic enforcement on their streets to address the increased hazards these violations tend to create. Wheat Ridge is a smaller community impacted by major roadways and highways often used by community members and non-community members alike. This volume of traffic makes it difficult for an agency, sized to serve the community of residents and businesses, to adequately meet the demands of traffic control and safety. The use of technology in law enforcement continues to be one of the more impactful changes to modern day policing. One of those innovative technologies that is expanding nationwide is the use of Automated Vehicle Identification Systems (AVIS). Staff is requesting City Council to adopt a new Article VI in Chapter 13 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to allow for the use of AVIS in Wheat Ridge to address these traffic concerns.
Item No. 4 - RESO - Sustainability Action Plan
Approved
Sustainability is an important issue within the City of Wheat Ridge, impacting municipal operations, businesses, and residents alike. Staff have been working to update the initial 2018 Sustainability Action Plan, and this resolution would adopt the 2024 Sustainability Action Plan Update: A Five-Year Roadmap as City policy to guide future decisions and actions affecting sustainability efforts throughout the City.
Item No. 5 - MOTION - Easement Acceptance
Approved
City staff is working with the City of Edgewater to design and construct a roundabout at the intersection of 26th Avenue and Harlan Street. A roundabout would slow speeding vehicles, improve opportunities for pedestrians to cross 26th Avenue and enhance the existing bike lanes along 26th Avenue. It is necessary to acquire portions of private property in order to construct the roundabout. Temporary easements for use during construction are also required. Two of the properties where land is needed are located in Wheat Ridge. Therefore, the needed land must be accepted by the city as permanent and temporary easements.
Item No. 6 - MOTION - Cancel November 4 Study Session
Approved
The City Council Study Session of November 4, 2024, currently coincides with the week of the upcoming November 2024 Election. The City of Wheat Ridge has signed an IGA to run a concurrent election with Jefferson County. The Wheat Ridge City Council Chambers is an advertised Jefferson County polling place. As such, the City Council Chambers will require election equipment, election judges, and the utmost security to ensure a valid election, free from protest. It is for these reasons that staff and the City Clerk’s office request to cancel the November 4, 2024, City Council Study Session.
City Council – City Council Study Session
Mon, Oct 7, 2024 at 6:30pm
4 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Contractor Licensing
The City of Wheat Ridge manages contractor licensing through both the Public Works and Community Development Departments. Contractors who complete work in the City’s rights-of-way obtain a municipal contractor license through Public Works. Contractors who complete work on private property obtain a building contractor license through the Building Division. Staff from both departments are working on the implementation of the new OpenGov software which will streamline permitting and licensing. In preparation for these changes, staff has identified a need to simplify the contractor licensing framework. The purpose of the October 7 study session is to seek Council concurrence on related code amendments and fee changes for building and municipal contractors.
Item No. 2 - MEMO - Lutheran Legacy Zoning Requirements
On May 13, 2024, City Council passed Resolution 26-2024 in support of initiating a legislative zone change for the Lutheran Legacy Campus. The legislative zone change will be based on the Lutheran Legacy Campus Master Plan, adopted by City Council on October 25, 2021, through creation of a new mixed use zone district specifically for the campus. Staff presented a draft zoning framework to City Council on July 15, 2024, and Council gave consensus to proceed with the zoning framework presented, which will follow the recommendations of the Master Plan. Council also gave additional directions on some topics that were not specified in the Master Plan, such as signage and permitted uses. Staff presented the same zoning framework to Planning Commission on August 15, 2024, with some additional details based on the proposed ballot question language. On September 17, staff presented some details of the proposed zoning rules at the City Plan open house. This meeting also served as the required neighborhood meeting for the legislative zone change. Owners and occupants within 1000 feet of the property were invited; over 1700 postcards were mailed. The public was also invited to comment specifically about the zoning through an online form on What’s Up Wheat Ridge from September 3 to 17.
7
Item No. 3 - MEMO - 2024 Budget Update
In this document, we present a financial update on the 2024 Fiscal Year so that the City’s decisionmakers can enter the 2025 budget process informed as to the current financial picture. This update is required per sec. 10.11 of the City’s Charter. The focus of this update is the City’s General Fund operating budget.
Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 6:30pm
2 Agenda Items
Virtual and in-person. Click for more information.
City Plan Update
Pending
This is the third of four updates to the Planning Commission for the City Plan. This will include a presentation where the project team provides an overview of the project and a summary of input thus far. This item will also include a presentation and discussion of new content, including a Place Type framework and a Mobility framework.
Public Forum (Comments NOT Related to Agenda Items)
Members of the public may comment here on any matter *NOT* appearing on the meeting agenda. To comment on an agenda item, please select the respective agenda item and comment on that page.
View all past meetings