City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
7:00 PM
Amended
Council Chambers
City Council
MAYOR - KENNETH J. KREUTZER
MAYOR PRO-TEM - JW EDWARDS
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
LYNN BACA, CLINT BLACKHURST, MARK HUMBERT,
MATT JOHNSTON, GREGORY MILLS, MARY ELLEN POLLACK,
KIRBY WALLIN
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
B. Roll Call
Present: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
Acting City Manager Marv Falconburg reported that Item 9A was amended.
Motion by Councilmember Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Mills, to approve the Regular Agenda as amended. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the October 15, 2019 City Council Minutes
B. Approval of the November 5, 2019 City Council Minutes
C. Approval of the November 7, 2019 City Council Minutes
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF AN ANNEXATION PETITION, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 21, 2020, TO DETERMINE IF THE PROPOSED APPROXIMATE 20.00 ACRE PARCEL, TO BE KNOWN AS THE MARRONE TRUCKING ANNEXATION, COMPLIES WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH ANNEXATION
Resolution No: 2019-120
E. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 3-40-170 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Motion by Councilmember Humbert, seconded by Councilmember Baca, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
4. CEREMONIES
A. Won't You Be My Neighbor Month Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the Proclamation into the record and presented it to representatives from Brighton DECA.
Motion by Councilmember Baca, seconded by Councilmember Mills, to approve the Proclamation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
B. Brightonize Your Spending Weeks Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the Proclamation into the record and presented it to representatives from Brighton DECA.
Motion by Councilmember Humbert, seconded by Councilmember Mills, to approve the Proclamation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
C. Complete Count Campaign for the 2020 Census
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the Proclamation into the record and presented it to Long Range Planner Aja Tibbs.
Motion by Councilmember Wallin, seconded by Councilmember Blackhurst, to approve the Proclamation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
5. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Speakers limited to five minutes)
Rex Bell, Brighton. Mr. Bell encouraged everyone to work together, encourage each other and rely on each other to move toward the goal of the people.
Tammy Smith, Brighton. Ms. Smith expressed concern regarding the behavior of City Council and their threatening behavior to each other and others. This behavior will create problems for this Council in the future and prevent good people from wanting to serve their community.
Michael Boutwell, Brighton. Mr. Boutwell expressed concern regarding the future of water, the plastic consumption and the need for the City to work together.
Peter Padilla, Brighton. Mr. Padilla spoke about the need to listen and not speak. Mr. Padilla encouraged City Council to listen to the people and have an election to replace the member of City Council that is chosen to be Mayor.
Sam McKinney, Brighton. Mr. McKinney encouraged City Council to listen to the citizens of the City and hold an election to fill the vacancy left by the person chosen to be Mayor.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON APPROVING THE ESCARCEGA PROPERTY ZONE CHANGE REQUEST FROM PLATTE RIVER RANCH PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) TO RURAL ESTATE (RE) FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 3.823 ACRE PROPERTY, GENERALLY LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards opened the public hearing at 7:53 p.m. and Deputy City Clerk Patricia Leyva verified the required postings and publications (November 13, 2019 in the Brighton Standard Blade) for this public hearing were completed.
Acting City Manager Falconburg introduced Senior Planner Lauren Simmons.
Senior Planner Lauren Simmons presented the Escarcega Property Zone Change request. The applicant is Lisa Gard, Planning Consultant and the property owners are Armando and Sadie Escarcega. The property is approximately 3.823 acres, is zoned PUD and is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Bromley Land and East 148th Avenue. This request is to rezone the property from PUD to Rural Estate. To the north and west is the Platte River Ranch PUD, Lulu’s Farm to the east and agricultural land and Ready Mixed Concrete to the south. The properties are all zoned A-1 Adams County. The Platte River Ranch PUD was annexed as the West Bromley Lakes Annexation in 1987 and zoned as the Platte River Ranch PUD in 1998. The property is unplatted despite being shown as Open Space on the PUD. The Escarcega property has never been integrated into the Platte River Ranch PUD and was never platted.
The Comprehensive plan shows this property as parks and open space and the designation is primarily due to the designation on the PUD. The property has not been developed and the primary open space for Platte River Ranch is located to the west along the Platte River. There has been enough open space and parks dedicated per the original PUD. Principle 8 in the Comprehensive Plan promotes redevelopment of outdated or incompatible land uses and speaks to these types of properties by encouraging redevelopment of strategic areas and promote infill development. The current lot is vacant and the allowance of a single-family home on this property would allow for a logical transition from the single-family PUD to the west and north and the agricultural lands to the east and south.
Section 17-8-80 of the Land Use and Development Code has the following zoning review criteria:
• Complies with the Comprehensive Plan and other master plans of the City.
• Complies with the requirements of the Land Use and Development Code and with the zone district.
• Provides consistency with the purpose and intent of the Land Use and Development Code.
• Provides compatibility with surrounding areas, is harmonious with the character of the neighborhood and is not detrimental to the immediate area.
Public notice was published in the Brighton Standard Blade, a sign was posted on the property and written notice was sent to all property owners within 300 ft. of the property. Staff has not received any formal comments. Staff recommends approval of the zone change. Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval on October 24, 2019.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if the applicant would like to add anything to the presentation, she did not.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if anyone in the audience had questions for the applicant, there was none.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on behalf of the request, there was none.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak against the request, there was none.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if any correspondence had been received, there was none.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if there were questions from City Council.
Councilmember Blackhurst asked if the City would still have access to the Pioneer Cemetery for maintenance. Planner Simmons explained that staff is currently working with the owner to get permanent access to the Pioneer Cemetery. Community Development Director Holly Prather explained that staff is now working on a separate application for the subdivision separate from the zoning request. Staff is working with the owner to acquire an easement across the property to allow permanent access to the cemetery. Councilmember Blackhurst asked what the Rural Estate zoning means and what could be built on the property. Director Prather explained that the Rural Estate zone district has a minimum lot size of 20,000 sq. ft. and greater setbacks than the typical R-1 or Single-family lot with a single-family detached dwelling on a larger lot. Councilmember Blackhurst asked how many lots could be built on the property and Director Prather stated that there could be approximately seven and the applicant is asking for one.
Councilmember Baca asked if the open space land was dedicated with the PUD. Planner Simmons explained that no dedication ever occurred with this property. Councilmember Baca asked if this property was intended to be open space with the Platte River Ranch property. Director Prather explained that staff has not been able to find any record of what was intended for the property. The property was annexed in as the West Bromley Lakes and zoned as part of the Platte River Ranch PUD. There was an amendment done that shows the property as open space, but it was never zoned as open space.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards closed the public hearing at 8:07 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to approve the Ordinance. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
7. CONSOLIDATED ITEMS FOR SEQUENTIAL REVIEW
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY TO THE VARIOUS FUNDS AND SPENDING AGENCIES IN THE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED BELOW IN THE AMOUNT OF $139,322,768, FOR THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 (PUBLIC HEARING)
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. and Deputy City Clerk Patricia Leyva verified the required postings and publications (November 13, 20, 27, 2019 in the Brighton Standard Blade) for this public hearing were completed.
Acting City Manager Falconburg introduced Finance Director Maria Ostrom.
Finance Director Maria Ostrom introduced Budget Manager Kayla Perrotta.
Budget Manager Kayla Perrotta presented highlights from the 2019 budget and the process that has been taking place since June to get to this point. Staff looked at the Strategic Plan and City Council’s Policy and Budget priorities to create the budget. The proposed budget is a financially stable budget. There was an $8.9M reduction in the proposed budget and the final recommendation. This is due to applying a shovel ready mindset to the capital projects. Staff worked to find greater efficiencies and make the budget more effective. A number of individual maintenance projects were combined in the Utilities Department to create one source of funding for maintenance issues. The other reduction was from splitting land acquisitions to determine the acquisitions that would most likely take place in 2020. In public safety, this will be the first full year of funding for the six new police officers and four new full-time positions. In Utilities, there is a reset of the rates and the Greensand Expansion. In Parks and Recreation, there is a land acquisition with grant match funds. In Public Works, a new traffic signal at 144th Avenue and Sable Boulevard. In Community Building, an emphasis on building a presence of art in gateway projects, arts and community groups through Lodging Tax and continued development of the Downtown Plaza. In General Government, funding for the new Municipal Service Center to be completed in 2022. The budget sets appropriations for the 2020 City of Brighton budget at $139,047,768.
The Mill Levy Resolution sets the 2019 property taxes at 6.65 mills; this has remained the same since 2003 and generates approximately 3.5 million dollars.
The Fee Resolution sets certain fees and charges for City services for 2020. There is a change in the fees for business and sales tax licenses, the license will be $10.00. There is an amendment to the Plan Review Fee; the cost will stay at $180.00.
Councilmember Blackhurst asked that the budget include a total number of employees per department for the past several years. This would show the trend for any increases in employees since the majority of the budget is spent on personnel. It would be helpful if the budget for each Department was broken out to show how much money is being budgeted per fund. The Police Department is getting four new positions and the budget includes a cost of living increase and in step increases. The seven percent increase seems low for these planned increases. It is important to keep track of the employees of the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if anyone in the audience had questions for the applicant, there was none.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on behalf of the request, there was none.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak against the request, there was none.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if any correspondence had been received, there was none.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if there were questions from City Council.
Councilmember Mills thanked staff for presenting a balanced budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards thanked staff for helping with questions regarding the budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards closed the public hearing at 8:34 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to approve Resolution 2019-121. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
B. A RESOLUTION LEVYING GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2019, TO HELP DEFRAY THE COSTS OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AND SETTING THE MILL LEVY AT 6.650 MILLS FOR THE 2020 BUDGET YEAR
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Budget Manager Kayla Perrotta answered questions from Council regarding:
• The mill levy being the same since 2003.
Motion by Councilmember Johnston, seconded by Councilmember Mills, to approve Resolution 2019-122. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO SETTING FORTH CERTAIN FEES AND CHARGES ASSESSED BY THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Budget Manager Kayla Perrotta explained that the Plan Review Fee is listed as $150.00 and should be $180.00. Budget Manager Perrotta and Finance Director Maria Ostrom answered questions from Council regarding:
• The proposed fees that will be discussed on December 10, 2019.
• A need to wait to approve the fees until after the discussion.
Motion by Councilmember Wallin, seconded by Councilmember Baca, to approve Resolution 2019-123. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
Motion by Councilmember Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Johnston, to consider Item 10B after Item 9C. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards called for a break at 8:42 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards reconvened the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
8. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING A LOT LINE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BRIGHTON AND BARRY K. OHLEMEIER, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Acting City Manager Falconburg explained that this is the final reading of the Ordinance and there have not been any changes since first reading.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if there were any comments from the audience on the second reading of the Ordinance, there were none.
Motion by Councilmember Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Wallin, to approve Ordinance 2321. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO AMENDING THE CITY OF BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE REPEAL IN ITS ENTIRETY AND READOPTION OF CHAPTER 17, LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND SETTING FORTH OTHER DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Acting City Manager Falconburg explained that this is the final reading of the Ordinance and there have not been any changes since first reading.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if there were any comments from the audience on the second reading of the Ordinance, there were none.
Motion by Councilmember Humbert, seconded by Councilmember Wallin, to approve Ordinance 2322. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
9. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR SHARING THE COST OF A CENSUS LIAISON POSITION IN ADAMS COUNTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID IGA ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Acting City Manager Falconburg introduced Long Range Planner Aja Tibbs.
Long Range Planner Aja Tibbs presented the Adams County IGA partnership for the Census Liaison position. The IGA with Adams County would jointly fund a one-time proportionate share of salary for a Census Liaison. The City began preparation for this in 2017 to update the addressing in the City. A partnership also began with Adams County and the liaison is working at this time establishing the CCC. They also help the City and other jurisdictions apply for a DOLA Grant for $420,000. This funding is important in the outreach efforts and ensuring that everyone will be counted in Brighton regardless of the difficulties of this process. Adams County is working hard for regional marketing and budget. The IGA will help fund the position of the Census Liaison. The IGA outlines the liaison position, as they will serve as a primary contact and coordinator for Adams County’s efforts related to the 2020 Census, which includes the implementation and coordination of activities, branding, messaging, and stakeholder engagement to ensure the most complete count in Adams County. The IGA requires the City to participate in these programs and request that the City proportionately share the position cost for $7,000. Staff recommends approval of the IGA.
Motion by Councilmember Baca, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to approve Resolution 2019-124. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ACKNOWLEDGING THE CERTIFIED ABSTRACT OF VOTES CAST FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2019 COORDINATED ELECTION
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Acting City Manager Falconburg introduced Deputy City Clerk Patricia Leyva.
Deputy City Clerk Patricia Leyva explained that this Resolution acknowledges the certified abstract of votes cast for the November 5, 2019 Coordinated Election with Adams County and Weld County. The Adams County and Weld County canvass boards reviewed the November 5, 2019 Coordinated Election procedures and election results and certified the abstract of votes cast on November 22, 2019 and November 20, 2019.
Motion by Councilmember Wallin, seconded by Councilmember Johnston, to approve Resolution 2019-125. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
C. A RESOLUTION SETTING THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO HOLIDAY SCHEDULE AND GENERAL LEAVE FOR 2020 CALENDAR YEAR
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Acting City Manager Falconburg introduced Administrative Services Director Karen Surine.
Administrative Services Director Karen Surine presented an amended Agenda to show that the July 4th holiday will be celebrated on Friday, July 3, 2020. The General Leave is staggered for years of service and is lost if it is not used by the end of each year or if an employee leaves the City.
Motion by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to approve Resolution
2019-126. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ACCEPTING THE BID OF ATOZ RECREATION AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS AT VETERANS PARK, PROJECT #19-029.1, TO ATOZ RECREATION IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($185,725.00), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THERETO
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Acting City Manager Falconburg introduced Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Mark Heidt.
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Mark Heidt presented the Veterans Park Playground Improvements project. This item is being brought back at Council’s request to include a poured in place surface for the playground. Five firms submitted an RFP in October 2019. AtoZ Recreation had the most responsive and responsible submittal with a score of 93%. AtoZ Recreation has submitted an updated proposal to include the poured in place surface for $185,725. The project is funded through an Adams County Open Space Grant for $101,835. Construction will begin in 2020. Staff recommends approval of the Contract. Assistant Director Heidt answered questions from Council regarding:
• The start date for the project.
• The price difference for the new bid.
• The City’s portion of the project.
Motion by Councilmember Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to approve Resolution 2019-127. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Cancel the December 24, 2019 Study Session for the Christmas Eve Holiday
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Pollack, to approve Item 10A. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills, and
Councilmember Pollack
No: 1 - Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
B. Discussion and Consideration to Appoint a Mayor
Discussion for this item took place after Item 9B.
Peter Padilla, Brighton. Mr. Padilla asked that City Council make a good choice on behalf of everyone in the City.
Councilmembers discussed nominating a Mayor.
Councilmember Mills accepted the nomination to serve as Mayor.
Motion by Councilmember Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Johnston, to nominate Greg Mills to serve as Mayor. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills, and
Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
Abstain: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
Motion by Councilmember Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Johnston, to nominate Greg Mills to serve as Mayor. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills, and
Councilmember Wallin
No: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
City Attorney Jack Bajorek explained that the swearing in of Greg Mills as Mayor would take place on December 17, 2019.
11. REPORTS
A. By the Mayor
B. By Department Heads
City Clerk Natalie Hoel provided the unofficial results of the Ward 4 Run-off Election.
Infrastructure Director Mike Woodruff reported that yard signs would be placed in areas that need traffic calming. An all-way stop will be placed at the intersection of 144th Avenue and Sable Boulevard on January 7, 2020 and a study is being done to determine if the speed limit should be lowered on Sable Boulevard.
C. By the City Attorney
D. By the City Manager
Acting City Manager Falconburg recognized the City Clerk’s Office for their work with the elections and the Streets Department for their work in the last snowstorm.
12. REPORTS BY COUNCIL ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Baca will attend the Adams County Sub Regional Transportation forum meeting next week and will address RTD.
Councilmember Blackhurst attended the Legacy Foundation Meeting.
Councilmember Mills attended the NLC Conference.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Councilmember Baca, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to go into Executive Session at 9:52 p.m. for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e) regarding Litigation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards reconvened the meeting at 10:31 p.m.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Baca, seconded by Councilmember Mills, to adjourn at 10:33 p.m. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO
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J. W. Edwards, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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Patricia Leyva, Deputy City Clerk
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