Debra Lyn Forbes

The West Main Street Urban Renewal Plan aims to eliminate and prevent blighted area factors within the designated area by attracting and guiding private investment, revitalizing underutilized properties, and leveraging public-private financing for necessary public infrastructure. Its strategic goals include alleviating blight, encouraging renewal through partnerships, incentivizing diverse residential and commercial development, improving streetscapes and public spaces, and collaborating with various entities. The plan seeks to foster orderly growth, broaden Sterling's residential and commercial tax base, and align development with the City's Comprehensive Plan.

The council discussed several key items, including the adoption of the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, the appointment of a representative to the Sterling Urban Renewal Authority, and the establishment of new bulk water rates. Additionally, the council reviewed new sanitation rates for project-based trash pickups, considered the renewal of several liquor licenses, and evaluated the future of an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for snow and ice removal. Proclamations were issued for Child Abuse Prevention Month, National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, Arbor Day, and National Library Week.

The agenda for the City Council meeting includes consideration of several items. The Consent Agenda features the Fermented Malt Beverage Liquor License renewal application for Everyday Stores LLC and consideration of the Regular City Council Minutes from February 10, 2026. Unfinished Business includes a Public Hearing for the second reading of Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2026, which approves the subdivision of Lot 3 of the Central Development Properties Subdivision. New Business involves the Mayor's recommendation for appointing Anna Rivers to the Planning Commission and a recommendation from the RE-1 Valley School District for appointing Linda Williams to the Parks, Library, and Recreation Board.

The Sterling Police Department's strategic plan emphasizes community policing, aiming to provide high-quality law enforcement services and ensure public safety. Key areas of focus include building strong partnerships with citizens, earning trust and respect, and utilizing a skilled workforce to implement well-defined strategic priorities, goals, and performance measurements for a secure future in the City of Sterling.