Mary Joy Barajas

The City Council meeting involved several key actions. The Council unanimously approved Consent Items 8A through 8G. Key legislative items included the first reading of Councillor's Bill No. 5, which proposes amending the maximum size requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units (Sec. 11-4-19, WMC). Additionally, the first reading of Councillor's Bill No. 6 occurred, concerning amendments to the 2026 Budget of the General Capital Improvement Fund, authorizing a supplemental appropriation, and accepting grant funds from the Colorado Energy Office relating to its Local IMPACT Accelerator Grant Program. The acceptance of the Local IMPACT Accelerator grant award was also approved.

The City Council meeting included the approval of consent items. Key legislative actions involved the first reading of Councillor's Bill No. 4 concerning a proposed Economic Development Agreement with RED LOTUS DEN, LLC for a venue development project. Additionally, the Council proceeded with the second reading of Councillor's Bill No. 2 regarding a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the former Zerger Elementary School site.

The meeting included approval of Consent Items 8A-8C. A key discussion point involved waiving attorney-client privilege for the limited purpose of disclosing the City Attorney's legal opinion regarding Charter 7.7(C). Furthermore, the council addressed the Continuance of a Public Hearing concerning a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Former Zerger Elementary School Site, followed by the First Reading of Councillor's Bill No. 2 related to the same Comprehensive Plan Amendment, which received a split vote.

The meeting addressed procedural items, including the motion to excuse Councillor Hott and the motion to allow Councillor Ireland to participate virtually. Key agenda items involved public hearings concerning the Zerger Elementary site application and the Summit Pointe at Briar Heights Subdivision filings (two amended plans). Additional public hearings involved the Walmart Cell Tower Site Preliminary Development Plan. The council reviewed and read, on first reading, Councillor's Bill No. 1 regarding the conveyance of non-tributary groundwater and Councillor's Bill No. 3 concerning authorization for a one-year lease agreement with FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers at the City Park Fitness Center. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

The City Council convened a special meeting to address a vacancy in the office of City Councillor, which occurred following Councillor Carmelia's swearing-in as Mayor. Multiple rounds of voting were conducted to select a person to fill the vacant position, with the term set to expire in November 2027. Ultimately, Adam Barajas was selected as the new City Councillor.