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City Council – City Council Meeting
Mon, Jun 22, 2026 at 6:30pm
8 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-person
Public's Right to Speak
• Open for comment
Item No. 1a - RESO - budget supplement - Jeffco Grant
The City of Wheat Ridge was awarded $9,000 from the Jefferson County Open Space Foundation’s Nature’s Next Stewards Program. The funding will support additional field trips for summer Sun Camp participants during 2026; focusing on visiting natural spaces in the county and paired with environmental education. To increase the Sun Camp 2026 budget to spend the funding appropriately, the City must amend the Sun Camp 2026 operating supplies budget by passing this supplemental budget appropriation.
Item No. 2 - ORD - reappoint Judge Lucero
• Open for comment
The City’s Home Rule Charter provides for appointment of the municipal court judge for a term of two years. The current term of Presiding Judge Jonathan Lucero expires July 1, 2026.
Item No. 3 - ORD - unclaimed property
• Open for comment
The Colorado Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property 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 Act had allowed a local government to exempt itself from the Act if it adopted a local ordinance concerning unclaimed property, which the City did in February 2025. However, on June 4, 2025, Governer Polis signed House Bill 25-1224 which removed this exemption from the Act. This ordinance revises Code sections to comply with the Act, as amended on June 4, 2025, and simplifies the procedure for the City’s disposition of unclaimed property.
Item No. 4 - ORD - RVs in Parks
Proposed amendments to Sections 17-1 and 17-52 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning the parking and use of recreational vehicles (RVs) and other oversized vehicles within City parks, trails, open spaces, the Recreation Center, and other recreation areas. The proposed changes are intended to ensure these public spaces remain available for their intended recreational purposes and are not used for extended stays, residential occupancy, or activities that interfere with public access and enjoyment.
Item No. 5 - MOTION - Contract with Gametime
• Open for comment
The City of Wheat Ridge has funds budgeted to replace the playground at Fruitdale Park and the eastern playground at Prospect Park in 2026. Three vendors provided options for each playground. Following a public survey, student engagement at two charter schools in the area, and staff evaluation, the options provided by GameTime are being recommended by staff. This Motion would approve a $530,000 contract to order the two playgrounds from GameTime and for GameTime’s local installer, Altitude Recreation, to install the playgrounds and related surfacing.
Item No. 6 - RESO - IGA establish Clear Creek collaborative
• Open for comment
This proposed Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) would formally establish the Clear Creek Trail Collaborative. The City of Wheat Ridge manages approximately 7 miles of the regional, 65-mile Clear Creek Trail and 14 other government agencies either directly manage, or indirectly assist with managing, other trail segments. The IGA establishes clear governance, decision-making, and voting structures; establishes quarterly meetings and annual strategic planning and makes a formal commitment to the Clear Creek Trail name and branding. The IGA further ensures that Member Agencies maintain a continued commitment to the branding, construction, maintenance, and management of the trail, without committing any Agency to financial contributions.
Item No. 7 - MOTION - Appoint Boards & Commissions
• Open for comment
Over the last quarter, resignations were received from members of several Boards, Commissions, and Committees. There are currently sixteen existing vacancies.
City Council – Special Study Session
Mon, Jun 22, 2026 at 7:00pm
2 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Resident Survey results
• Open for comment
Sonya Wytinck, Polco’s EVP of Data & Insights, will be presenting the 2026 Resident Survey Report to City Council. The purpose of this presentation is to highlight data and findings from the most recent survey. The survey serves as the City’s “consumer report card” and is an information tool for the City to measure its performance. The survey encompasses best practices and is a statistically valid sample of 5,000 households in the City. The Wheat Ridge Resident Survey was last administered in 2023.
Item No. 2 - MEMO - RFI Wilmore Davis update
• Open for comment
The purpose of the June 22 special study session is to provide the Mayor and Council with an update on the Request for Interest (RFI) process for the former Wilmore Davis Elementary School property and to seek Council consensus on a preferred concept to advance for discussion with Jefferson County Public Schools. RFI responses have been received for both Wilmore Davis and Kullerstrand. Because one of the Wilmore Davis proposals includes a time-sensitive proposal, staff prioritized review of the Wilmore Davis responses and are seeking Council feedback on that property only. Evaluation of the Kullerstrand responses remains underway and will be presented to Council at a future meeting.
Past Meetings
Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Jun 18, 2026 at 6:30pm
2 Agenda Items
Virtual and in-person. Click for more information.
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Outline Development Plan at 5225 Swadley St.
Pending
A request for 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.
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City Council – Study Session
Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 6:30pm
2 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - 38th Ave Main St Refresh
The 38th Avenue Corridor, between Wadsworth and Sheridan Boulevards, has long been recognized as a priority redevelopment area in Wheat Ridge. In 2011, the 38th Avenue Corridor Plan confirmed the area east of Wadsworth as a redevelopment priority and set forth a vision to transform the corridor into the community’s main street. In November 2023, Wheat Ridge voters approved the 2J sales tax extension, which focuses on funding critical public infrastructure projects including a “refresh” of 38th Avenue to achieve connectivity, safety, and placemaking goals. Before engaging 38th Avenue property owners and the general public, staff is seeking input and direction from the Mayor and City Council on the preliminary conceptual design prepared by RVi Planning and Landscape Architecture.
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Item No. 2 - MEMO - Event Venue Regs
The City’s current social club regulations were adopted to address potential impacts associated with private event venues; however, the licensing and operational requirements apply uniformly regardless of a venue’s size, frequency of use, or actual community impact. As a result, the existing framework may create unnecessary barriers for small businesses while providing limited flexibility to address the varying characteristics of modern event venues. City Council is asked to provide policy direction regarding staff’s recommendations to eliminate the existing social club licensing framework and instead regulate event venues through the City’s zoning, business licensing, noise, nuisance, and special use permit processes. This memo outlines how this approach aligns with the regulation of other businesses and provides clear guidance for ensuring compliance with community standards.
City Council – Special Study Session
Mon, Jun 8, 2026 at 7:00pm
1 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Polling Results
Magellan Strategies conducted a statistically valid community survey between May 14th and May 29th to better understand resident priorities related to long-term capital infrastructure needs and potential ballot measures. The survey included 678 Wheat Ridge residents, providing a margin of error of approximately ±3.72%. Representatives from Magellan Strategies will present the results of the survey at the June 8th study session.
City Council – City Council
Mon, Jun 8, 2026 at 6:30pm
9 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No. 1a - RESO - Equity Audit
Pending
At the direction of City Council, Staff is requesting approval of a budget supplemental of $96,000 to complete an internal equity audit.
Item No. 1b - RESO - CO Gives grant
Pending
In May 2026, Colorado Gives Foundation awarded the Wheat Ridge Homeless Navigation Program $50,000 to be used for unrestricted operational support through December 31, 2027.
Item No. 2 - ORD - Animal Updates
Pending
Several sections of the City’s animal code are outdated, inconsistent, confusing, or do not reflect current needs or practices. As such, Staff propose several amendments to the Wheat Ridge Animal and Land Use Code for City Council’s consideration.
Item No. 3 - ORD - Reappoint Judge Lucero
Pending
The City’s Home Rule Charter provides for appointment of the municipal court judge for a term of two years. The current term of Presiding Judge Jonathan Lucero expires July 1, 2026.
Item No. 4 - ORD - BOA Transfer of Duties
Pending
The item under consideration is to amend Chapter 2 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to transfer the duties of the Board of Adjustment to the Planning Commission.
Item No. 5 - ORD - Unclaimed Property
Pending
The Colorado Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property 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 Act had allowed a local government to exempt itself from the Act if it adopted a local ordinance concerning unclaimed property, which the City did in February 2025. However, on June 4, 2025, Governor Polis signed House Bill 25-1224 which removed this exemption from the Act. This ordinance revises Code sections to comply with the Act, as amended on June 4, 2025, and simplifies the procedure for the City’s disposition of unclaimed property.
Item No. 6 - MOTION - Rocksol Contract
Pending
The City entered into an IGA with CDOT to construct a shared used path along Wadsworth Boulevard between 32nd Avenue and 35th Avenue. The IGA allows for reimbursement of design, construction, and construction management services. Staff issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for construction management services per CDOT guidelines and received two responses. Based on the information provided and past work experience, staff determined Rocksol Consulting Group, Inc to be the most qualified firm to provide construction management services for the project. It is recommended that the city enter into a contract with Rocksol Consulting Group, Inc to provide construction management services for the Wadsworth Path project.
Item No. 7 - Autowash Findings
Pending
City Council conducted a public hearing to review the special use permit for Lakeside Autowash which is located at 5900 W. 44th Avenue. Following the hearing, the Council voted to add conditions of approval and further directed the City Attorney to prepare written findings and decision.
Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Jun 4, 2026 at 6:30pm
No Agenda Items
Virtual and in-person. Click for more information
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