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City Council – City Council Meeting
Mon, Jul 28, 2025 at 6:30pm
8 Agenda Items
Virtual or In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No 1a - MOTION - contract with Majestic Concrete
Approved
Ten (10) bids were received in response to the city’s Invitation for Bids to complete the 2025 Residential Concrete Program project. The lowest responsive bidder is Majestic Concrete Contractors Inc. It is recommended that the city enter into a contract with Majestic Concrete Contractors Inc. to perform the work for the 2025 Residential Concrete Program.
Item No. 1b - MOTION - cancel August 4 Study Session
Approved
There are currently no items scheduled for the August 4, 2025, Study Session agenda. Staff is requesting to cancel the meeting.
Item No. 2 - ORD - Hotel Licensing Program
Approved
On April 7, 2025, staff provided the required 18-month update to Council regarding the Hotel Licensing program that was established October 25, 2021. Council requested an amendment to the Code so that the 18-month update is no longer required but rather provided as deemed necessary by the Council. Additionally, and subsequent to the April 7 discussion, staff realized that with the dissolution of the Severe Weather Shelter Network, the “Calls for Service (CFS)” definition must be updated to more accurately reflect when CFS are excluded from the count so that hotels that provide shelter during severe weather, can still benefit from the exclusion of these calls in their monthly calculations. The attached ordinance accomplishes both of these code amendments.
Item No. 3 - ORD - rezoning of property
Approved
The applicant is requesting approval of a zone change from Agricultural-One (A-1) to Planned Residential Development (PRD) with an Outline Development Plan (ODP) for a 39-unit cohousing community with a common house and shared amenities located at 11571 and 11581 W. 44th Avenue.
Item No. 4 - RESO - amend IGA with CDOT for Wads path
Approved
In 2022, the City was awarded funding through the Denver Regional Council of Governments Transportation Improvement Program to construct a shared path along the west side of Wadsworth Boulevard between 32nd and 35th Avenues. In addition, improvements at the intersection of 32nd Avenue, including directional ramps, accessible pedestrian signals, and bicycle detection for the existing bike lanes on 32nd Avenue, are planned in cooperation with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). An IGA with CDOT was approved by City Council on May 8, 2023 for this project. In the current IGA the City will manage the design and construction of the shared use path while CDOT will design the 32nd Avenue intersection improvements. The schedule for the design of the 32nd Avenue intersection improvements by CDOT has lagged and will not be possible to advertise for construction on the City’s desired timeline. The City needs to de-couple the shared use path project from the 32nd Avenue intersection improvements project. De-coupling the projects will allow the shared-use path project to be advertised for construction separately and prevent further delays.
Item No. 5 - MOTION - property purchase on 4593 Parfet St
Approved
During the 2022 budget process, City Council asked staff to prepare a Facilities Master Plan (FMP) to assess the current and future needs of City facilities. The City contracted with Stantec to develop a comprehensive FMP for all primary City functions, with the goal of developing a roadmap and living documents for facility decisions over the next decade. One recommendation from the FMP is to co-locate and expand the Public Works and Parks operations facilities at one site. The recommended direction is to acquire a parcel adjacent to the existing Public Works Shop space at 11220 W. 45th Avenue to make this expansion possible. Staff has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to purchase property located at 4593 Parfet Street for $1.1 million.
Item No. 6 - MOTION - Appointments to BC&C
Approved
In June of 2025, the resignation of one Planning Commission member was received. In addition, during the review period, it was realized that a Planning Commission member currently serving in a District IV seat, resides in District I. Staff proposes moving the District IV member into the correct District I vacancy and appointing a new member into the District IV seat.
City Council – City Council Study Session
Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 6:30pm
2 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1 - City Plan Status Update
Pending
Item No. 2 - MEMO - Charter Amend - Draft Ballot Language
Chapter III of the City’s Charter establishes that there shall be an elected City Clerk (sec. 3.7-3.8) and an elected City Treasurer (sec 3.9-3.10). Qualifications for each role match that of the members of Mayor and Council: • Registered voter • 18 years of age • Resident of the City of Wheat Ridge for at least one-year preceding election day • Maintain residency throughout the term of office • May not be a candidate for more than one office at the same election or hold two municipal offices simultaneously In recent years, Council has shown interest in proposing a charter amendment to the Wheat Ridge electorate that would eliminate the elected roles of Clerk and Treasurer. On May 5, 2025, Council provided direction to the City Attorney to draft ballot language so that this issue could be considered for the 2025 municipal election. A draft ordinance including proposed ballot language is attached for consideration and the City Attorney and staff request feedback on the proposed language.
Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 6:30pm
2 Agenda Items
Virtual and in-person. Click for more information.
Outline Development Plan at 11571-11581 W. 44th Ave.
Approved
Request for approval of a zone change from Agricultural-One (A-1) to Planned Residential Development (PRD) with an Outline Development Plan (ODP) for a 39-unit cohousing community with a common house and shared amenities located at 11571 and 11581 W. 44th Avenue.
City Plan update and disucssion
An update to the City Plan process, including an overview of the public review draft; a discussion with Planning Commission to receive a final round of feedback on the plan content before anticipated adoption
City Council – City Council Meeting
Mon, Jul 14, 2025 at 6:30pm
4 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No. 1 - ORD - Hotel Licensing Program
Approved
On April 7, 2025, staff provided the required 18-month update to Council regarding the Hotel Licensing program that was established October 25, 2021. Council requested an amendment to the Code so that the 18-month update is no longer required but rather provided as deemed necessary by the Council. Additionally, and subsequent to the April 7 discussion, staff realized that with the dissolution of the Severe Weather Shelter Network, the “Calls for Service (CFS)” definition must be updated to more accurately reflect when CFS are excluded from the count so that hotels that provide shelter during severe weather, can still benefit from the exclusion of these calls in their monthly calculations. The attached ordinance accomplishes both of these code amendments.
Item No. 2 - RESO - Interagency Data Sharing Agreement
Approved
The Jeffco Homeless Navigation Collaborative would like to extend access to Colorado Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) data to Family Tree by collectively entering into an interagency data sharing agreement.
Item No. 3 - MOTION - Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Approved
In June of 2025, the resignation of two Cultural Commission and one Planning Commission member was received leaving vacancies on those Commissions. In addition, during the review period, it was realized that a Planning Commission member currently serving in a District IV seat, resides in District I. Staff proposes moving the District IV member into the correct District I vacancy and appointing a new member into the District IV seat. Inclusive of the reappointment of an existing Planning Commissioner to the district in which they reside, there are four appointments to make at this meeting.
City Council – City Council Study Session
Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 6:30pm
2 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Inclusionary Housing Zoning (IHZ) Update
Council is being asked to consider the structure of a potential Inclusionary Housing Zoning (IHZ) program or an alternative program to support the implementation of the city’s Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan.
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Item No. 2 - MEMO - Parks and Rec Pathway Draft
The Parks and Recreation Department is in the final stages of completing a 10-year master plan update, The Parks and Recreation Pathway. The document is currently in draft form, and the project team is seeking feedback from City Council and staff before compiling the final document.
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