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City Council – City Council Meeting
Tomorrow at 6:30pm
7 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
• Open for comment
Item No. 1 - MOTION - Appoint District III Council Vacancy
• Open for comment
Councilmember Stites was elected as Mayor at the November 4, 2025, election. Mr. Stites resigned from his District III City Council seat on November 10, 2025. Wheat Ridge City Charter Section 4.5 states that “within thirty (30) days after a vacancy occurs on the council, the remaining councilmembers shall choose by majority vote of a duly qualified person from the property district to fill such vacancy”. After advertising for the vacancy, five qualified applications were received from interested candidates for the vacant seat, and interviews were conducted by City Council at the December 1 study session.
Item No. 2 - MOTION - Adopt 2026 Council Calendar
• Open for comment
The calendar of the City Council meetings is adopted by a motion of the City Council annually. Adopting the meeting calendar for the year is more efficient and enables the Mayor, Council, and staff to schedule other events and travel in advance. The Council will be able to amend the calendar by motion throughout the year, if necessary. The following City Council meetings that conflict with observed City holidays or other known events during the year are recommended for cancellation: • Study Session, January 19, 2026 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day • Study Session, February 16, 2026 – President’s Day • Regular City Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day • Study Session, September 7, 2026 – Labor Day • Regular City Council Meeting, October 12, 2026 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day • Regular City Council Meeting, December 28, 2026 – Christmas holiday
Item No. 3 - MOTION - Appoint BC&C Members
• Open for comment
In 2015, the Colorado Legislature passed HB15-1348 amending the urban renewal statute requiring the expansion of board membership, among other things, upon the adoption of a new plan area or a substantial modification to an existing plan. City Council amended the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws on May 12, 2025, to comply with HB15-1348. This motion will ratify the Mayor’s recommendations to appoint three new members to the Urban Renewal Authority dba Renewal Wheat Ridge (RWR).
Item No. 4 - RESO - TOCI grant for the Ives
• Open for comment
The state legislature created the Transit Oriented Communities Infrastructure (TOCI) grant program, as part of House Bill 24-1313, to fund eligible public infrastructure projects that support affordable housing for state-certified Transit Oriented Communities (TOC). The city is pursuing early certification and plans to apply for the first round of grant funds to support Foothills Regional Housing (FRH) in upsizing sanitary sewer lines to construct phase two of the Ives affordable development. The city will serve as the pass-through entity on behalf of Foothills Regional Housing. The grant would cover 75% of total project costs and FRH will provide the required 25% local match. A City Council resolution of support is required for the TOCI application.
Item No. 5 - RESO - TOCI grant for Ridge Road
• Open for comment
The state legislature created the Transit Oriented Communities’ Infrastructure (TOCI) grant program, as part of House Bill 24-1313, to fund eligible public infrastructure projects that support affordable housing for state-certified Transit Oriented Communities (TOC). The city is pursuing early certification and plans to apply for the first round of grant funds to support Foothills Regional Housing (FRH) in providing major infrastructure improvements to three main roadways as part of the Ridge Road Master Plan Redevelopment. The city will serve as the pass-through entity on behalf of Foothills Regional Housing. The grant would cover 75% of total project costs and FRH will provide the required 25% local match. A City Council resolution of support is required for the TOCI application.
Item No. 6 - RESO - Budget supplement for Parfet Property
• Open for comment
During the August 25, 2025, City Council Meeting, City Council approved the Loan Agreement with Renewal Wheat Ridge in the amount of $1,200,000 for acquisition of property at 4593 Parfet Street for expansion and consolidation of the Public Works and Parks Operations Facilities. However, at that time, the Capital Improvement Program budget was not amended to accept and expend the loan. This budget supplemental will make possible for those actions to take place.
Past Meetings
City Council – Study Session
Mon, Dec 1, 2025 at 6:30pm
2 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Wheat Ridge 102 Presentations
Wheat Ridge 102 participants have been working on two projects this fall: Youth Engagement and Neighborhood Mediation. Program participants will present their finalized project blueprints to the City Council, with the goal of handing these projects off to staff for implementation.
Item No. 2 - MEMO - City Council Dist III Vacancy Interviews
Councilmember Stites was elected as Mayor at the November 4, 2025, election. Mr. Stites resigned from his District III City Council seat on November 10, 2025. Wheat Ridge Charter Section 4.5 states that “within thirty (30) days after a vacancy occurs on the council, the remaining councilmembers shall choose by majority vote a duly qualified person from the proper district to fill such vacancy”. After advertising for the vacancy, six qualified applications were received from interested candidates for the vacant seat. Interviews will be conducted by City Council at the December 1st study session and appointment will be made at the December 8th regular meeting.
City Council – Study Session
Mon, Nov 17, 2025 at 6:30pm
2 Agenda Items
Virtual And In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Municipal Court Update
This informational update reflects progress during the first full year under Presiding Judge Jonathan Lucero, including organizational changes within the Court and ongoing modernization efforts to enhance efficiency, compliance, and community engagement.
Item No. 2 - MEMO - Drone Regulations
This memo follows up on the Council’s study session decision in May at which DC Kellogg, Commander Hunt, and Sergeant Bowman presented an overview of federal regulation of drones in relation to local control. The Council directed staff to move forward with case law research and possible options based on reasonableness and the degree to which any City regulations will be challenged. Drone technology over the last 15 years for civilian use has exponentially increased the number of unmanned ariel systems (UAS) flying over our municipalities. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) estimates annual drone sales at 7 million units in 2020. This has created environmental, safety, and privacy concerns for citizens, some of whom will look to the City for a solution. Many cities and towns across the country have attempted to regulate drone activity, with varying success. This memo briefly outlines the strategies that have been tried and the risks associated with different approaches. The overall guidance from Council at the May study session was to be conservative and risk-adverse in identifying elements of a drone ordinance for the City. I have created an outline of elements at the end of this memo which follows that direction.
City Council – Special Study Session
Mon, Nov 10, 2025 at 7:00pm
1 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Council Orientation
City Council – City Council Meeting
Mon, Nov 10, 2025 at 6:30pm
3 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No, 1a - MOTION - Approve City Manager Employment
Pending
Amendments to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement including increasing compensation, retirement plan contribution, technology stipend, and other conforming changes.
Item No., 1b - MOTION - Cancel November 24 Council Meeting
Pending
There currently are no agenda items scheduled for the November 24, 2025 City Council meeting. To give City Council and staff more time to spend with family and friends during the Thanksgiving holiday week, staff recommends canceling the November 24, 2025, City Council meeting.
City Council – City Council Meeting
Mon, Oct 27, 2025 at 6:30pm
10 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No. 1a - MOTION - Fruitdale School Lofts
Pending
Fruitdale School Partners LLC intends to sell the Fruitdale School Lofts property to Foothills Regional Housing. The purpose of the sale is to ensure the long-term affordability of the 16 dwelling units. A recently approved state law provides local governments with the right of first refusal to purchase qualifying affordable housing properties. The purpose of this motion is to waive that right, allowing the sale to proceed.
Item No. 1b - RESO - IGA with MHFD
Pending
The Mile High Flood District plans to advance the preliminary design of floodplain improvements of Clear Creek in the Clearvale neighborhood. The project is situated between West 44th Avenue and Balsam Street ending east of the Charlie Brown pedestrian bridge. An agreement with the Mile High Flood District needs to be executed to outline the responsibilities and funding obligations to advance the project. Future agreements between the city and the Mile High Flood District are anticipated for the final design and construction.
Item No. 2 - RESO - adopt 2026 Budget
Pending
Sections 10.7 and 10.9 of the Wheat Ridge City Charter require that a public hearing on the proposed budget be conducted before its final adoption and that the budget be adopted by resolution on or before the final day (December 15, 2025) established by state statute for certification of the next year’s tax levy to the county. The proposed 2026 budget includes the following: • Proposed budget (all funds) in the amount of $101,419,771 • A General Fund budget in the amount of $53,393,375 • An unrestricted fund balance of $9,060,945 or 17% of expenditures plus 3% emergency reserves ($1,601,801) • A reserve balance for one-time uses of $1,000,000 • Proposed CIP Fund in the amount of $9,770,000 • Proposed Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Project Fund in the amount of $2,155,000 • Proposed 2J Next Chapter Bond Fund in the total amount of $27,807,139 • Special Revenue Funds in the amount of $8,294,257
Item No. 3 - ORD - Ridge Road Rezone
Approved
The applicant is requesting approval of a zone change from Agricultural-One (A-1) to Mixed Use Commercial – Transit Oriented Development (MUC-TOD) for property at 10285 Ridge Road for a mixed-use affordable housing project.
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Item No. 4 - ORD - Building Code Updates
Pending
The City currently enforces the 2018 International Building Codes, and this ordinance adopts the 2024 editions. Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code functions as the building code, and this update improves usability, provides better procedural clarity, and streamlines administration.
Item No. 5 - RESO - Mil Levy
Pending
This resolution authorizes the levying of property taxes for the 2025 fiscal year to help defray the cost of government in 2026.
Item No. 6 - RESO - Affordable Housing Review Policy
Pending
This resolution affirms the City’s commitment to prioritizing affordable housing by formally adopting an expedited review process, as outlined in the internal policy document approved by the Community Development Director. The policy ensures that developments with at least fifty percent (50%) affordable housing units are reviewed, and a decision rendered within ninety (90) days of a complete application, in compliance with Proposition 123 requirements.
Item No. 7 - RESO - Parks & Rec Pathway
Pending
The Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation Pathway is the culmination of an 18-month process, including robust input from the Wheat Ridge community. The purpose of the Parks & Recreation Pathway is to supersede the 2015 Parks & Recreation Department Master Plan as the new guiding document for the department. It articulates the community’s vision for the next 10 years, analyzes cores services and facilities, and identifies priorities for the future.
Item No. 8 - MOTION - Automated Speed Corridors
Pending
City Council approved an agreement with Altumint on October 28, 2024 to provide an automated speed camera program. This motion seeks Council’s approval to proceed with implementing additional enforcement areas. As legislatively required, each jurisdiction must approve identified speed corridors on state roadways. The proposed expansion targets the segments of CSH 121 (Wadsworth Boulevard) and CSH 391 (Kipling Street) between 32nd Avenue and 50th Avenue, which have recently received preliminary designation as speed corridors from both the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado State Patrol, as required.
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