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City Council – City Council Meeting
Mon, Aug 24, 2026 at 6:30pm
11 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
• Open for comment
Item No. 1a - RESO - Denver and Jeffco Open Space program
The Jefferson County Parks and Open Space (JCPOS) Trails Partnership Program allows communities within the County to apply for funding in the amount of up to 50% of the cost of projects related to regional trails. A City Council Resolution of Support is required as part of the application. Staff would like to submit a collaborative proposal with the City of Denver to request funding for the design phase of a grade-separated Clear Creek Trail (CCT) segment connecting Creekside Park to the CCT north of W. 52nd Ave. This design phase would build upon a feasibility study previously completed for this project.
Item No. 1b - RESO - Erosion Mitigation
The Jefferson County Parks and Open Space (JCPOS) Trails Partnership Program allows communities within the County to apply for funding in the amount of up to 50% of the cost of projects related to regional trails. A City Council Resolution of Support is required as part of the application. Staff would like to submit a proposal to fund the construction of erosion mitigation and safety improvement measures along the Clear Creek Trail (CCT) north of the Clear Creek Crossing retention pond.
Item No. 2 - ORD - Ballot Question
• Open for comment
City Council is asked to consider an ordinance calling a coordinated election on November 3, 2026, and submitting to the registered electors of the City of Wheat Ridge a ballot question authorizing a one percent (1.0%) sales and use tax dedicated to funding voter-approved capital improvements.
Item No. 3 - ORD - Sale of property
The purpose of this action is to request City Council approval of the sale of approximately 4.5 acres of the former Wilmore Davis Elementary School property, including the existing school building, to Spectra Centers. The proposed sale is part of a public-private partnership through which the City intends to acquire the entire school property from Jefferson County Public Schools, retain approximately 2.5 acres for permanent park and recreation use, and convey the building and remaining area to Spectra Centers for reuse as a special education facility school. Approval of this ordinance will authorize execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and Spectra Centers and related closing documents.
Item No. 4 - MOTION - BC&C Appointments
• Open for comment
There are currently four At-Large vacancies to fill on the Sustainable Wheat Ridge Committee. The Mayor recommends At-Large appointments which are ratified by the City Council.
Item No. 5 - MOTION - Naming The Green Pavilion
• Open for comment
Dominick Breton passed away on June 18, 2026. He was known for bringing people together, strengthening community relationships, and supporting key civic and business organizations such as the Chamber and the Grange. Mayor Korey Stites proposed naming the community pavilion at The Green at 38th the “Dominick Breton Community Pavilion.” Naming the pavilion in his honor reflects the values of the City’s naming policy and acknowledges the lasting legacy he left within Wheat Ridge.
Item No. 6 - RESO - IGA for Route 32 bus stop
• Open for comment
The City of Wheat Ridge has been working with RTD to restore bus service along W. 32nd Avenue, including service to Wheat Ridge High School. To support this effort, several existing bus stops between Wadsworth Boulevard and Youngfield Street must be upgraded to meet current accessibility standards. The most complex of these is the bus stop at the southeast corner of West 32nd Avenue and Kipling Street, adjacent to Crown Hill Park, which straddles the border between Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County. This resolution approves agreements for cost-sharing and allows the City to construct and maintain an accessible path and boarding area for the RTD bus stop.
Item No. 7 - MOTION - contract with Farnsworth Group
• Open for comment
The Anderson Outdoor Pool is nearing the end of its useful life, with significant foundational and structural issues necessitating a full replacement. This proposed motion would award the design contract for the replacement pool to the Farnsworth Group, who was selected for the recommended contract following a competitive procurement process.
Item No. 8 - MOTION - contract with Wember Inc
• Open for comment
The Anderson Outdoor Pool is nearing the end of its useful life, with significant foundational and structural issues necessitating a full replacement. This proposed motion would award an owner’s representative contract for the replacement pool to Wember Inc., who was selected for the recommended contract following a competitive procurement process.
Item No. 9 - RESO - IGA with CDOT Hawk Signals
• Open for comment
In 2026, the City was awarded funding through the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to construct two HAWK signals at 44th Avenue and Miller Street, and 44th Avenue and Lamar Street. The funding includes federal funds only. 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.
City Council – Special Study Session
Mon, Aug 24, 2026 at 7:00pm
1 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Immigration Enforcement
• Open for comment
At the June 21, 2026, City Council meeting, members of the public requested that the City adopt several policies related to immigration enforcement and the interaction between the Wheat Ridge Police Department (WRPD) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Following public comments, the Mayor Pro Tem, with support from Council, requested that staff evaluate the requests and provide policy recommendations. This report summarizes each request, analyzes the City's legal authority and operational considerations, and provides staff recommendations.
Past Meetings
Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 at 6:30pm
1 Agenda Items
Virtual and in-person. Click here for more information.
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Specific Development Plan at 3765 Johnson St.
Approved
A request for approval of a Specific Development Plan (SDP) for a 2,550 square-foot DOP’s Sweet Spot restaurant on a property zoned Planned Commercial Development (PCD) and located at 3765 Johnson Street.
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City Council – Study Session
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 at 6:30pm
2 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - E-Mobility Vehicle Regulations
The City of Wheat Ridge has experienced a noticeable increase in the use of e mobility devices, including e scooters, e bikes, self-balancing devices, and other electric personal transport devices. This rapid growth presents challenges related to public safety, pedestrian/vehicle interaction, regulation of device operation, and enforcement of consistent standards. At present, Wheat Ridge lacks a comprehensive ordinance specifically addressing e mobility device operation, permitted areas, speed restrictions, and responsibilities of both riders and vendors.
Item No. 2 - MEMO - Drone Regulations
As drone use increases across commercial, recreational, and public-safety fields, the City of Wheat Ridge currently relies solely on FAA regulations to guide operation within city limits. With the growing presence of drones—and emerging concerns around privacy, nuisance behavior, wildlife impact, and public safety—the adoption of a local drone ordinance may be necessary to uphold community values, protect citizen rights, and provide clarity for operators. Staff seeks Council direction regarding potential ordinance creation.
City Council – Special Study Session
Mon, Aug 10, 2026 at 7:00pm
1 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Outside Agency Requests
At the August 3, 2026, Study Session, City Council received presentations from five outside organizations requesting financial support through the 2027 budget. The purpose of this Special Study Session is to obtain City Council consensus regarding these requests so staff can finalize the Proposed 2027 Budget for Council consideration.
City Council – City Council Meeting
Mon, Aug 10, 2026 at 6:30pm
6 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
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Item No. 1 - ORD - Rezone of 5225 Swadley
Approved
The applicant is requesting approval of a zone change from Agricultural-Two (A-2) to Planned Residential Development (PRD) with an Outline Development Plan to facilitate the development of up to 18 single unit dwellings on the 4.97-acre property located at 5225 Swadley Street. A legal protest has been submitted and verified, so the zone change will require at least six affirmative votes by City Council for approval at second reading.
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Item No. 2 - ORD - Ballot Question
Approved
City Council is asked to consider an ordinance calling a coordinated election on November 3, 2026, and submitting to the registered electors of the City of Wheat Ridge a ballot question authorizing a one percent (1.0%) sales and use tax dedicated to funding voter-approved capital improvements.
Item No. 3 - RESO - Grant with Colorado Energy Office
Approved
The City of Wheat Ridge was awarded $2.64 million from the Colorado Energy Office Local IMPACT Accelerator Grant Program. The funding will support several housing-related code amendments and will provide financial assistance to certain affordable housing projects. The city must approve a grant agreement to receive the funds. A supplemental budget appropriation is also required to appropriate the funds in the 2026 Housing Fund budget.
Item No. 4 - RESO - IGA with Jeffco for Election
Approved
This resolution authorizes the City of Wheat Ridge to participate in the Jefferson County General Election on November 3, 2026, and authorizes the appropriate City officials to execute an intergovernmental agreement with Jefferson County for election services. The City intends to submit a ballot issue or question to its eligible electors and will comply with applicable state election and TABOR notice requirements. The resolution also designates the Senior Deputy City Clerk as the City’s Election Officer and Designated Election Official.
Item No. 5 - MOTION - Agreement with Foothills
Approved
The City of Wheat Ridge was awarded $4.5 million from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs’ Transit-Oriented Communities Infrastructure (TOCI) grant program to fund public infrastructure for Foothill Regional Housing’s Ridge Road Master Plan. The city will pass these funds to Foothills Regional Housing, and this Agreement establishes their obligations in carrying out the project as a subcontractor.
City Council – Study Session
Mon, Aug 3, 2026 at 6:30pm
3 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Vision Zero
In 2025, Wheat Ridge joined a multi-jurisdictional project team to create a Vision Zero Safety Action Plan (VZSAP). The effort is spearheaded by Jefferson County and the City of Lakewood, led by a consultant team from Consor Engineers, and includes several participating municipalities and stakeholders. At the August 3 study session, Consor will provide City Council with an overview of Vision Zero, the planning process, and the project’s current status (refer to Attachments 1 and 2 for their memo and draft slides). The purpose of the study session is to familiarize Council with the initiative as development of the Safety Action Plan continues through 2026.
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Item No. 2 - MEMO - Outside Budget Requests
As part of the development of the proposed 2027 Budget, City Council is asked to provide direction on funding requests from five outside organizations. Council's feedback will assist staff in determining appropriate funding levels while balancing these requests with other City priorities and the City's ongoing commitment to supporting community-serving organizations through the annual budget process.
Item No. 3 - MEMO - Polling Results
The purpose of this memorandum is to continue the discussion initiated during the July 27, 2026, Study Session regarding the results of the City's second round of community polling and to seek policy direction regarding a potential sales tax ballot measure for the November 2026 election. The July 27 Study Session included a presentation of polling results conducted by Magellan Strategies to evaluate voter priorities, project support, and potential funding approaches for major community investments. In addition, a debt capacity analysis presentation was conducted by Piper Sandler.
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