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City Council – City Council Meeting
Mon, Mar 9, 2026 at 6:30pm
7 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
• Open for comment
Item No. 1a - RESO - 2025 Carryovers
There is one remaining open purchase order from the 2025 budget that will be carried over to the 2026 budget. The remaining purchase order is associated with the Wadsworth Improvement Project. The funds which were encumbered for this purchase order was transferred to the unreserved fund balance of the CIP Fund when the purchase order was closed. To close out this project in 2026, a supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of $5,374,077.75 is necessary to allow transfer of these funds into the Wadsworth Improvement Project budget line item in the 2026 CIP Budget.
Item No. 1b - RESO - budget supplement to accept CATT grant
The City was recently awarded a grant by the Colorado Auto Theft Task Force through the funding authorization of the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) for the purchase of a new covert vehicle to be equipped with license plate reading technology. The award provides $70,000 for the vehicle and $29,000 for the purchase and installation of a mobile license plate reader. The total cost of the award is $99,000 and is a fully reimbursable award provided the vehicle and equipment are purchased prior to June 30, 2026.
Item No. 1c - MOTION - contract with Jalisco International
Four bids were received in response to the city’s Invitation for Bids to complete the Wadsworth Boulevard Path project which will add a wide, detached, shared use path on the west side of Wadsworth between 32nd and 35th Avenues. The lowest responsive bidder is Jalisco International, Inc. It is recommended that the city enter into a contract with Jalisco to perform the work for the Wadsworth Boulevard Path project.
Item No. 2 - ORD - amend WR Laws for State compliance
The item under consideration is to amend Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to update the review process for qualifying affordable housing projects and to update accessory dwelling unit (ADU) setback requirements for some zone districts to ensure compliance with state regulations, in order to remain eligible for state funding opportunities.
Item No. 3 - ORD - sale of City owned property
The purpose of this action is to request City Council approval for the sale of approximately 0.31 acres of City-owned real property located at 3805 Wadsworth Boulevard to HCA-HealthONE LLC for a purchase price of $422,500. Approval of this ordinance will also authorize the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) and associated closing documents.
Item No. 4 - MOTION - contract with Olsson
• Open for comment
On February 23, 2026, staff presented city council with a potential list of sidewalk gap projects to be designed and funded by the 2J Next Chapter Bond Fund. The list of projects to be completed in this initial phase has been modified and additional work added following city council feedback. The purpose of this contract is to begin design on seven street segments and two HAWK signals identified on the February 23rd study session.
City Council – Special Study Session
Mon, Mar 9, 2026 at 7:00pm
2 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Civic Center Design Process
• Open for comment
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. City Council consensus was reached at the February 5, 2024, study session to move forward with the recommendations of the FMP and to bring back next steps. One next step was to contract with an architectural firm to explore the potential reuse of the Lutheran Legacy Campus as a future home for the Wheat Ridge City Hall and Police Department. City Council approved a contract with Anderson Hallas Architects on September 23, 2024 for this scope of work. Representatives from Anderson Hallas will present an update on the planning process to date and recommended next steps at the March 9, 2026 study session.
Item No. 2 - MEMO - Civic Center Land Exchange
• Open for comment
The purpose of this staff report is to request City Council consideration and approval of an Agreement for the Exchange of Land between the City of Wheat Ridge and The LLC, LLC (the “Redeveloper”) for the exchange of: • The portion of the City-owned property at 7500 W. 29th Avenue currently occupied by the municipal building (the “Existing Civic Center Site”), and • Approximately 4.5 acres located on the north end of the 89-acre Lutheran Legacy Campus (the “New Civic Center Site”). This agreement establishes the terms and conditions under which the City would acquire property at the Lutheran Legacy Campus for a new municipal facility. This structure allows the City to reposition its City Hall without a direct land purchase.
Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Mar 19, 2026 at 6:30pm
1 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-person. Click for mor information.
Zone Change at 3338 Depew St
• Open for comment
A request for approval of a zone change from Residential-Three (R-3) to Residential-One C (R-1C) for a single-unit dwelling at 3338 Depew Street.
Past Meetings
City Council – Study Session
Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 6:30pm
3 Agenda Items
Virtual And In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - 2026 Legislative Forum
The Legislative Forum is an opportunity for the City’s elected officials and staff to discuss legislative priorities, current legislation, and Wheat Ridge positions and priorities for the 2026 session. Senator Jessie Danielson and Representative Monica Duran will be in attendance, and Colorado Municipal League Legislative Advocacy Manager Beverly Stables will be available to review legislation and answer questions. Legislative Forum Agenda • 2026 Priority Legislative Issues o Beverly Stables, CML o Senator Jessie Danielson o Representative Monica Duran o City of Wheat Ridge Legislative Committee • Questions and Answers o City Council o City Department Directors
Item No. 2 - MEMO - Municipal Bonds
The City of Wheat Ridge utilizes several municipal bond programs to fund major capital improvements, infrastructure modernization, and strategic redevelopment activities. As the City continues to manage long‑term financial obligations associated with these bond issuances, it is important for City Council to have a clear and current understanding of each program’s purpose, funding structure, revenue source, and projected payoff timeline. This memo provides an overview of the City’s municipal bond portfolio, including voter‑approved bonds and tax‑increment‑financed (TIF) urban renewal bonds. In addition, Piper Sandler, the City’s bond underwriter, will provide an update of the current bond market.
Item No. 3 - MEMO - Wadsworth Grant Program
Consensus was reached by City Council at the February 23, 2026, Council Meeting to add a discussion to the March 2nd study session concerning a second round of the Wadsworth Business Grant Program
City Council – Special Study Session
Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 7:00pm
1 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No.1 - MEMO - 2J Bond Fund Sidewalk Gap program
The purpose of the February 9 special study session is to provide the Mayor and City Council with an update on the 2J sidewalk gap projects and to seek Council support to advance the first six segments, at an estimated cost of approximately $12 million.
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City Council – City Council Meeting
Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 6:30pm
8 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1a - RESO - accept Urban Sustainability grant
Approved
In 2024, the City was awarded $669,073 in federal USDA Urban and Community Forestry funding as a pass-through partner of the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN). On April 4, 2025, the City was notified that the USDA had terminated its grant agreement with USDN, which paused the City’s grant and all related spending. In September 2025, USDN informed the City that a federal judge had issued an injunction blocking the USDA’s termination, allowing the City to resume eligible grant activities on a reimbursement basis rather than through advance payments. The proposed supplemental appropriation would increase the forestry budget within the 2026 Open Space Fund to support planned USDN grant activities in 2026.
Item No. 1b - RESO - amend budget for 2025 carryovers
Approved
There are 59 open purchase orders from the 2025 budget that will be carried over to the 2026 budget. Each purchase order is associated with a specific project that was not fully completed in the 2025 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 2026, a supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of $10,360,392 is necessary to allow transfer of these funds into specific budget line items in the 2026 Budget.
Item No. 1c - RESO - IGA with Arvada for Trail Segment
Approved
The City of Wheat Ridge manages approximately seven miles of the regional, paved Clear Creek Trail (CCT). From approximately the I-70 Westbound bridge over Clear Creek to Wadsworth Boulevard, the CCT is mostly within Arvada’s jurisdiction, but is only accessible to users from Wheat Ridge. Historically, Wheat Ridge has managed and maintained this trail segment, along with the Otis St. connection trail. This proposed Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) formalizes the division of responsibilities for Wheat Ridge and Arvada in this area. To participate in this IGA, City Council must authorize the Mayor to sign the IGA.
Item No. 1d - RESO - IGA with CDOT for Tabor Improvements
Approved
In 2025, the City was awarded funding through the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to construct improvements for Tabor Street from I-70 to Clear Creek Trail. The funding includes both federal and state funding. CDOT administers the funding, so an Intergovernmental Agreement needs to be executed that outlines the various parties’ responsibilities, summarizes the funding sources, and details the requirements of the funding sources.
Item No. 2 - ORD - amend Laws for amusement arcades/centers
Approved
This ordinance repeals the licensing procedures for amusement arcades. It has become apparent that this section of the Code of Laws is outdated and no longer necessary for the protection of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of Wheat Ridge.
Item No. 3 - ORD - amend Laws for write in candidates
Approved
This ordinance requires that write-in candidates for any elective office must file an affidavit of intent with the City Clerk prior to 64 days before the election.
Item No. 4 - MOTION - Appoint Boards and Commissions
Approved
As of March 2, 2026, the terms of twenty-six Board, Commission, and Committee members of the City of Wheat Ridge will expire. Additionally, there are three existing vacancies to fill. These twenty-nine positions in total are to be filled or reappointed.
Item No. 5 - RESO - support human dignity and civil rights
Approved
The City Council is asked to consider a resolution affirming the City of Wheat Ridge’s commitment to human dignity, civil rights protections, constitutional guarantees, and maintaining community trust and public safety.
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Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Feb 19, 2026 at 6:30pm
3 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-person. Click for more information.
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Specific Development Plan at 3800 Clear Creek Dr.
Approved
A request for approval of a Specific Development Plan (SDP) for a 31,281 square-foot Dave & Buster’s entertainment use on a property zoned Planned Mixed-Use Development (PMUD) and located at 3800 Clear Creek Drive.
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Housing Supportive Code Amendments
Pending
Amending Chapter 26 of the city code to update the review processes for qualifying affordable housing projects and to update Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) setback requirements for some zone district to ensure compliance with state regulations. This will ensure that Wheat Ridge remains eligible for state funding opportunities.
Amendments to the Wheat Ridge Animal Code
Pending
City Council has requested updates to several animal-related provisions in the Municipal Code. Two of those provisions affect the Zoning Code; one related to swine and one related to roosters. The item under consideration is to amend Chapter 26, Zoning and Development, of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to update the small animal requirements for residential properties.
City Council – Special Study Session
Mon, Feb 9, 2026 at 7:00pm
1 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Next Steps for Kullerstrand and Willmore
The purpose of the February 9 special study session is to provide the Mayor and Council with an update on the city’s proposed approach to advancing reuse and redevelopment of the former Kullerstrand and Wilmore Davis Elementary School properties. This memo summarizes recent history, the draft Request for Interest (RFI), and anticipated next steps.
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