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City Council – City Council Meeting
Mon, Feb 24, 2025 at 6:30pm
7 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No 1a - RESO - 2024 Carryovers
There are 67 open purchase orders from the 2024 budget that will be carried over to the 2025 budget. Each purchase order is associated with a specific project that was not fully completed in the 2024 fiscal year. The funds which were encumbered for these purchase orders were transferred to the unreserved fund balance of the relevant fund when the purchase orders were closed. To continue or close out these projects in 2025, a supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of $5,164,449 is necessary to allow transfer of these funds into specific budget line items in the 2025 Budget.
Item No. 1b - RESO - Transfer funds from 2E to 2J
In discussions with Council prior to the 2J bond issuance, it was agreed that $7.4 million of the $12.6 million 2E Fund balance would be used to pay down the 2017 bonds. At that time, the remaining debit service on the 2017 bonds was approximately $12.4 million. The additional $5.0 million needed to completely pay off the 2017 bonds was included in the $38.7 million 2J bond issuance proceeds. City Staff believed the $5.0 million payoff would be made through escrow, rather than an expense to the City. Rather, the $5.0 million was included in the total amount of 2J bond issuance proceeds that the City received and the payoff is considered a 2E expense. Therefore, in order to be fully transparent with the community and to comply with the City’s budgetary procedures, a supplemental appropriation and transfer of funds is necessary.
Item No. 2 - RESO - IGA Legacy Metro Dist
• Open for comment
City Council is asked to approve the Service Plan and Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for the Legacy Metropolitan District Nos. 1-12, a taxing district to be used to finance certain improvements for the Lutheran Legacy Campus redevelopment. Service Plan approval is the means by which the City oversees the creation of such districts, which are ultimately approved for formation by the district court.
Item No. 3 - ORD - Unclaimed Property
• Open for comment
The Colorado state treasurer's office has advised the City of a state statute govering unclaimed property. The statute referenced is the Colorado Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, CRS 38-13-101 et seq. (the “Act’). The Act generally requires holders of unclaimed property, such as the City, to disburse unclaimed cash and cash instruments to the state treasurer. The City may exempt itself from the Act, but only if it has adopted a local ordinance concerning unclaimed property which conflicts with the Act. This ordinance revises Code sections to comply with the Act while perserving the City’s authority to dispose of unclaimed property. The ordinance simplifies the Code sections on disposition of unclaimed property generally and property held by the police department.
Item No. 4 - MOTION - appoint Boards and Commissions
• Open for comment
As of March 2, 2025, the terms of twenty-one Board, Commission, and Committee members of the City of Wheat Ridge will expire. Additionally, there are six existing vacancies to fill which include seats on the Board of Adjustment, Parks and Recreation Commission, Community Partners Grant Program, and the IDEA Committee. These twenty-seven positions in total are to be filled or reappointed.
Item No. 5 - MOTION - contract Charles Abbott Associates
• Open for comment
Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. has provided Building Division services for the City of Wheat Ridge since 2018 under a contract that ends in March 2025. A competitive procurement process for Building Division services occurred in late 2024 resulting in this award.
Past Meetings
Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 6:30pm
1 Agenda Items
Virtual and in-person. Click for more information.
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Lutheran Legacy Campus Rezoning
Pending
City-initiated rezoning of the former Lutheran Hospital campus to the new Mixed Use - Lutheran Legacy Campus (MU-LLC) zone district. The new MU-LLC zone district and regulations were approved by City Council at a public hearing on January 27, 2025.
City Council – Special Study Session
Mon, Feb 10, 2025 at 7:00pm
2 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Legacy Metro District Srvc Plan
The City received a draft Service Plan for the Legacy Metropolitan District Nos. 1-12 (collectively, the “Districts”) on January 27, 2025, for approximately 100 acres of property comprised of the former Lutheran Medical Center campus (the “Property”). The purpose of the Districts will be to provide all or a portion of public improvements for the benefit of the residents and taxpayers located within the boundaries of the Districts. Cost of public improvements is estimated at $99 million. The Service Plan would allow for a maximum debt of $110 million and a maximum debt mill levy of 67 mills for up to 40 years. The proposed Service Plan describes and sets forth those powers and authorities the Districts shall have as allowed by Colorado law. The exercise of such powers, however, will at all times be governed by and subject to the terms of an IGA between the City and the Districts. State law allows local governments to exert significant control over the organization and operation of special districts. The service plan approval process is the key to exercising that control.
City Council – City Council Meeting
Mon, Feb 10, 2025 at 6:30pm
12 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No. 1a - MOTION - Cancel March 10 CC Meeting
Approved
The City Council meeting on March 10, 2025, currently coincides with the NLC Conference located in Washington D.C. As multiple members of the City Council will be attending the NLC Conference when this meeting is scheduled to occur, staff is requesting to cancel the March 10, 2025, City Council meeting.
Item No. 1b - MOTION - Contract for Rec Center Bridge Repair
Approved
Three (3) bids were received in response to the city’s Invitation for Bids to construct the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center Bridge Settlement Repair Project. The lowest responsive bidder was KECI Civil, Inc. It is recommended that the city enter a contract with KECI Civil to perform the repair work on the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center bridge.
Item No. 1c - RESO - amend IGA with MHFD for Clear Creek
Approved
The Mile High Flood District planned to update the Master Drainageway Plan (MDP) for Clear Creek, between Kipling Street and Wadsworth Boulevard, in 2023. An Intergovernmental Agreement between the Mile High Flood District and the city was executed in December 2022. This first amendment to that agreement is being proposed to address the increased funding required for services necessary to complete the analysis and issue a report.
Item No. 1d - MOTION - purchase of equipment from Holman
Approved
The Public Works Department is proposing the purchase of various snow and ice control equipment, lighting, and hydraulics to be installed on a new, replacement snowplow truck. The total expense of the various equipment, including installation, is estimated to be approximately $190,000 based on a quote provided by Holman Upfitting Truck Services.
Item 1e - RESO - Jeffco Open Space Agreement
Approved
The City of Wheat Ridge was awarded $475,854 from the Jeffco Open Space (JCOS) Trails Partnership Program. The award is approximately 33% of the estimated cost for design and construction improvements for certain segments of the Clear Creek Trail to align with the county’s region trail standards. To receive the funding, the City must accept the grant award by directing the Mayor to sign the attached Grant Agreement.
Item No. 1f - RESO - Jeffco Open Space Nature's Stewards
Approved
The City of Wheat Ridge was awarded $10,000 from the Jefferson County Open Space Foundation’s Nature’s Next Stewards Program. The funding will support a second weekly field trip for summer Sun Camp participants in 2025; focusing on visiting natural spaces in the county and paired with environmental education. To increase the Sun Camp 2025 budget to spend the funding appropriately, the City must increase the Sun Camp operating supplies budget by passing a supplemental budget appropriation.
Item No. 2 - ORD - amend WR Code of Laws Unclaimed Property
Approved
The Colorado state treasurer's office has advised the City of a state statute govering unclaimed property. The statute referenced is the Colorado Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, CRS 38-13-101 et seq. (the “Act’). The Act generally requires holders of unclaimed property, such as the City, to disburse unclaimed cash and cash instruments to the state treasurer. The City may exempt itself from the Act, but only if it has adopted a local ordinance concerning unclaimed property which conflicts with the Act. This ordinance revises Code sections to comply with the Act while perserving the City’s authority to dispose of unclaimed property. The ordinance simplifies the Code sections on disposition of unclaimed property generally and property held by the police department.
Item No. 3 - 2025 Legislative Agenda
Approved
The City of Wheat Ridge’s 2025 Legislative Agenda will guide the City’s advocacy on state-level policy decisions that could significantly impact the City. Developed in collaboration with the City’s Legislative Committee, the Agenda establishes clear positions on anticipated legislation for the 2025 Colorado Legislative Session. It serves as both a framework for the City’s advocacy efforts and a resource for state legislators considering policies affecting Wheat Ridge.
Item No. 4 - RESO - amend budget 38th West Corridor Improve
Approved
In March 2023, the city began a planning study of the 38th Avenue corridor, between Youngfield Street and Kipling Street, with the goals of improving the roadway to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists while still accommodating vehicular traffic and providing improved stormwater drainage. The study consultant, Ayres Associates, Inc., has presented a final version of their report to staff, and the next step is to develop constructions plans to build the improvements along 38th Avenue. Ayres Associates, Inc. has been selected to complete the design work due to their previous work and current knowledge of the specific needs along 38th Avenue.
Item No. 5 - MOTION - agreement for Tabor Lake Improvements
Approved
Planning and design work associated with the Tabor Lake Trail project has reached completion. JOC Contracting, LLC was selected through Sourcewell cooperative purchasing to complete the construction phase of this project. This project will create a connection to the Clear Creek Trail from 44th Avenue through Van Gordon Street. Formalizing the existing social trail adjacent to Tabor Lake will provide a wider, safer, ADA accessible path to the Clear Creek Trail, and will enhance birding experiences by adding a bird blind and lake overview shelter.
Item No. 6 - MOTION - agreement for Panorama Tennis Courts
Approved
Planning and design work associated with the Panorama Tennis Courts project has reached completion. Colorado Designscapes was selected through a competitive procurement process to complete the construction phase of this project. The existing tennis and basketball courts at Panorama Park have reached the end of their useful life span and need replacement. Court subsurface is in poor condition along with cracking on the play surface, making them unsafe and beyond normal maintenance repair.
Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 6:30pm
1 Agenda Items
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Specific Development Plan SW of 40th Ave./Clear Creek Dr.
Approved
Request for approval of a Specific Development Plan (SDP) for the construction of a three-building restaurant and park corridor (being coined ‘the Lookout”) and located SW of the W. 40th Ave. and Clear Creek Drive intersection in the Clear Creek Crossing mixed use development.
City Council – Study Session
Mon, Feb 3, 2025 at 6:30pm
3 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Digital Billboards and Signs
In 2023, staff recommended updates to the city’s sign code, specifically related to billboards. Code updates included removing the lottery process for billboard vacancies, reducing the number of billboards allowed in the city from 16 to 15 (and lower as billboards are abandoned), establishing a maximum distance between a billboard and the highway, and clarifying that “changeable copy” or digital billboards are not allowed. Since then, individuals representing billboard companies, has approached city staff and councilmembers requesting code amendments that would allow digital signs in two specific contexts. First, they are requesting the city to reconsider its prohibition on digital billboards. Second, they are requesting the city to consider expanding allowances for digital signs on city property (including right-of-way) to allow for a public-private partnership (PPP) related to digital ad sales. This memo is organized into two parts to describe the implications of each request.
Item No. 2 - MEMO - 2025 Legislative Agenda
The Legislative Committee has recommended that the City Council consider the adoption of the 2025 Legislative Agenda.
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