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City Council – City Council
Mon, Jun 8, 2026 at 6:30pm
9 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
• Open for comment
Item No. 1a - RESO - Equity Audit
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
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
• Open for comment
Several sections of the City’s animal code are outdated, inconsistent, confusing, or do not reflect current needs or practices.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
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
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
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
• Open for comment
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
• Open for comment
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.
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
• Open for comment
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.
Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Jun 18, 2026 at 6:30pm
1 Agenda Items
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Copy of Public's Right to Speak
• Open for comment
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Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Jun 4, 2026 at 6:30pm
No Agenda Items
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City Council – Study Session
Mon, Jun 1, 2026 at 6:30pm
2 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - RV Parking in Parks
Attached for City Council consideration is an ordinance proposing amendments to Section 17-1 and Section 17-52 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to address the parking of recreational vehicles (RVs) within City parks, trails, open spaces, and recreation areas. The proposed changes are intended to ensure these public spaces remain available for short term recreational use and are not used for extended stays or residential purposes.
Item No. 2 - MEMO - Massage Businesses
This memorandum provides a summary of the two recently enacted state statutes and their impact on the City’s existing massage business licensing regulations. I have reviewed HB 24-1371 and SB 25-146 against the requirements of Sections 11-230 through 11-245 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws. Both bills involve more than massage licensing, but the result is to impose fingerprint verification on local licensing of massage operations. The two bills purport to declare the regulation of massage businesses a matter of state interest, thus requiring home rule cities, including Wheat Ridge, to comply with its provisions. I believe: (i) it is likely that a court would hold this is a matter of statewide concern or at the very least a mixed local, state, concern, and (ii) complying with the statute will not require major changes to the City's massage business licensing and enforcement program.
City Council – Special City Council Meeting
Mon, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm
1 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-person
Item 1 - Review of Lakeside Autowash Special Use Permit
Pending
The purpose of this page is to receive public comment which will be reviewed by the City Council as part of the public hearing process. --- The property at 5900 W. 44th Avenue is zoned Commercial-One (C-1) and has operated as a carwash since 1997. In 2024, the City approved a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow redevelopment of the site with a new automatic carwash. As required by Section 26-114 of the Municipal Code, the approval was based on findings that the proposed use would not have a detrimental effect on the surrounding area and would not create impacts greater than those allowed under existing zoning. Since the facility began operations in early 2025, the City has received ongoing concerns related to noise, hours of operation, and operational characteristics. Over the past year, the City has worked with Autowash to explore operational adjustments. These efforts have not resulted in sustained resolution of the identified impacts on the surrounding area. The core issue remains whether the carwash use, as operated, satisfies the discretionary criteria of the SUP. --- Accordingly and consistent with Municipal Code Section 26-114.F, the Community Development Director has determined that formal review by City Council is necessary to evaluate the status of the Special Use Permit and to determine what action, if any, is warranted. A public hearing has been set for Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm before the Wheat Ridge City Council for the purpose of reviewing the Special Use Permit and associated conditions related to the Lakeside Autowash at 5900 W. 44th Avenue, and if necessary, taking action with respect to that SUP.
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City Council – Special Study Session
Mon, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm
1 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Animal Code Amendments
Several sections of the City’s animal code are outdated or do not reflect current needs or practices. As such, City Council requested a study session to review proposed amendments to the Wheat Ridge Animal Code for Council’s consideration.
City Council – City Council Meeting
Mon, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm
8 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
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Item No. 1 - ORD - Rezone of 3338 Depew
Pending
The owner of the property at 3338 Depew Street is requesting approval of a zone change from Residential-Three (R-3) to Residential-One C (R-1C). The zone change will result in zoning that encourages investment in the site and will enable the existing land use to become more conforming with the zoning.
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Item No. 2 - ORD - amend laws for vehicular nuisance
Pending
The Ordinance revises the definition of “vehicular public nuisance” to facilitate tow and impound of vehicles identified as having been used to elude or otherwise having been used in the commission of a crime.
Item No. 3 - RESO - oppose HB 26-1114
Pending
House Bill 26-1114 would limit municipal authority over local land use by prohibiting cities from requiring minimum lot sizes greater than 2,000 square feet for certain residential development. The City Council is being asked to consider adopting a formal position opposing the bill, based on concerns that it would preempt local zoning authority, conflict with Wheat Ridge’s adopted plans and community-driven policies, and impose a one-size-fits-all approach to land use regulation across diverse communities.
Item No. 4 - RESO - Oppose SB 26-117
Pending
The Legislative Committee is requesting City Council consideration of an advocacy position regarding Senate Bill 26‑117, Permissible Methods of Selling Lottery Tickets. The bill proposes new restrictions on how Colorado Lottery tickets may be sold, including limitations on modernization efforts such as online sales and updated payment methods. The Committee recommends that City Council adopt a position opposing SB26‑117 to help protect essential funding for parks and outdoor infrastructure.
Item No. 5 - RESO - Support HB 26-1318
Pending
The Legislative Committee is requesting City Council consideration of an advocacy position on HB26‑1318, a bill currently before the Colorado General Assembly that concerns traffic safety near schools. The proposed position aligns with the City’s adopted legislative priorities, including public safety, local control, transportation safety, and protection of local funding sources. HB26‑1318 would expand local authority to implement school‑zone safety measures, and the Committee recommends that City Council formally support the legislation.
Item No. 6 - RESO - support HB 26-1071
Pending
The Legislative Committee is requesting City Council consideration of an advocacy position on HB26‑1071, legislation before the Colorado General Assembly that would authorize municipalities to deploy automated vehicle identification systems on interstate highways within their jurisdiction. This request aligns with the City’s adopted legislative priorities related to public safety, local control, transportation safety, and preservation of local funding sources. Adoption of an advocacy position would allow the City to formally communicate support for legislation that may enhance roadway safety and provide additional enforcement tools for high‑risk interstate corridors
Item No. 7 - MOTION - cancel Nov 2 Study Session
Pending
The City Council Study Session of November 2, 2026, currently coincides with the week of the upcoming November 2026 Election. The City of Wheat Ridge will sign an IGA to run a concurrent election with Jefferson County. The Wheat Ridge City Council Chamber is an advertised Jefferson County polling place. As such, the City Council Chamber will require election equipment, election judges, and the utmost security to ensure a valid election, free from protest. It is for these reasons that staff and the City Clerk’s office request to cancel the November 2, 2026, City Council Study Session.
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