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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 WEST 29TH AVENUE, MUNICIPAL BUILDING
November 81 2021
Note: This meeting was conducted both as a virtual meeting and hybrid , where some
members of the Council or City staff were physically present at the Municipal building, and
some members of the public attended in person as well. All eight members of Council
were present in Council Chambers for this session. Before calling the meeting to order,
Mayor Starker stated the rules and procedures necessitated by this meeting format.
Mayor Starker called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Janeece Hoppe Judy Hutchinson Zachary Urban
Amanda Weaver Korey Stites Leah Dozeman
Rachel Hultin
Valerie Nosier Beck
Also, present: City Attorney, Gerald Dahl; City Manager, Patrick Goff; City Clerk, Steve
Kirkpatrick; City Treasurer, Chris Miller; Municipal Judge Christopher Randall;
Community Development Director, Ken Johnstone; Lauren Mikulak, Planning
Supervisor; other staff, guests and interested Members of the Public.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None for this evening
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Without objection or correction, the agenda stood as announced.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
Mayor Starker read and presented the Proclamations
Swearing-in of Newly Elected Officials
Judge Christopher Randall administered the statutorily prescribed Oath of Office to
Janeece Hoppe as Councilmember District I, Scott Ohm as Councilmember District 11,
Amanda Weaver as Councilmember District Ill, Leah Dozeman as Councilmember
District IV, and Bud Starker as Mayor. The new and returning officials took their places
on the dais.
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Recognition of Outgoing Elected Official
Mayor Pro-Tern Janeece Hoppe presented Councilmember Zach Urban with a years of
service plaque and a framed photograph.
Mayor Starker thanked outgoing Councilmember Urban for his dedication and service to
the City of Wheat Ridge. He recognized the voters of Wheat Ridge for their
participation in our democracy. He recognized all of the candidates -noting it is not an
easy thing to do.
Mr. Urban then delivered these comments about his experiences.
My first introduction to Wheat Ridge was in 3rd grade, Swanson Elementary took us on
a field trip to Wheat Ridge. I remember the bus taking us westbound 44th Avenue to a
magical place called "Prospect Park" for "Day on the Prairie" it was then that I began to
appreciate all Wheat Ridge had to offer, including the rash of poison Ivy I caught
running around the trails that day. In middle school I applied for and was turned down
for being too young for a job at Valentes Italian Restaurant, at 38th and Reed Street
(where Colorado Plus is today). By high school my rash of disappointments in Wheat
Ridge had improved with my successful Eagle Scout Board of Review at the Holy Cross
Lutheran Church at 45th and Wadsworth. Taking these early mixed results into
consideration, my wife and I gave Wheat Ridge a chance, and thankfully Wheat Ridge
gave us a chance. For my family and I, Wheat Ridge has always been a home, a
playground and a place of employment. I have not always achieved what I set out to do
here in Wheat Ridge, and that's the best part about this town, that no matter the
setbacks and disappointments it presents us with, Wheat Ridge always balances out
these obstacles with joys and blessings in a way only Wheat Ridge could deliver,
including our two children born at Lutheran Medical Center. While I won't be up here on
the dais, I haven't lost my itch for serving Wheat Ridge. I look forward to working with
each of you to continue making Wheat Ridge the best place to live, work and play for
all.
My advice to this City Council and future Council members is three-fold, Listen to your
Constituents, Read the Packet and Show Up. That's it, everything else will balance out
in time. The more you do these three things the better your judgements and decisions
will be, and so will our fair City of Wheat Ridge be for your efforts.
Thank you to the Citizens, business owners, and employees of the City of Wheat Ridge,
specifically the Voters of District 2, and individually I want to say "Thank You!" to
Melinda Urban, Isabella Urban, Isaiah Urban, Steve and Andrea Urban, Kathy Tolman,
Vivian Vos and Greg Picchione, Michael Lasasso, Rev. Jason Thuerauf, Ralph
Mancinelli, Tony Fiasco, Harry Hanley, Ken Siler, Kent Davis, Mike Stites, Hank Stites,
Wanda Sang, Joyce Jay, Kristi Davis, Monica Duran, David Kueter, Gretchen Cerveny,
Lilly Greigo, George Vendeginia, Chad Harr, Joe Demott, Larry Matthews, Janelle
Shaver, Michael Snow, Louis Turner, Tracy Langworthy, Chris Miller, Larry Schultz,
Genevieve Wooden, Tim Fitzgerald, Terry Womble, Don Efanti, Walt Pettit, Scott Ohm,
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Jerry Ditullio, Former. Police Chief Dan Brennan, Dominick Breton, Dean Gokey, Dean
took the time to meet me for Coffee at the Chalet 13 years ago, sparking my interest to
serve the Citizens of Wheat Ridge. Thank you, Dean Gokey!
And finally, to SRO Barry Malloy, who gave me my first moving violation back in high
school, and all sworn law enforcement officers past and present who put on a badge
and swore an oath to serve and protect the great City of Wheat Ridge. THANK YOU.
iVia con Dias Wheat Ridge!
Entered into the Record of the November 8th, 2021 Wheat Ridge City Council Meeting
Zachary Urban, Wheat Ridge City Council Member 2013-2021
Veterans Day, November 11, 2021 and National Veterans and Military Families
Month
Mayor Starker proclaimed November 2021 as National Veterans and Military Families
Month where our veteran and military families do so much and ask for little. They are
strong and adaptable, changing course to accommodate the needs of our country, often
foregoing personal wishes. They are capable and proud, holding down the home front
during their loved one's deployments, coping through their absence, knowing the risk
but providing unwavering support, and helping them readjust when they come home.
He also recognized and honored our veterans for their service on Veterans Day,
Thursday November 11, 2021. Where America has the greatest armed forces in the
history of the world.
Law Enforcement Records Personnel Appreciation Week, November 8-12, 2021
Mayor Starker proclaimed November 8, 2021, through November 12, 2021, as Law
Enforcement Records Personnel Appreciation Week. Where the dedicated Law
Enforcement Records personnel serve the state of Colorado to provide communities
with vital services and are crucial to assisting law enforcement agencies identify,
pursue, capture, and process suspects
PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO SPEAK
Work on this item began at 7:29 p.m.
Jerry DiTullio, 32nd and Newland. Began by thinking former CM Urban for his service to
our residents. He also congratulated each of our newly (re-) elected public officials. He
reported a robust response to the City's dead tree removal program.
Lastly, he spoke about property taxes in his official capacity as the Jefferson County
Treasurer.
Jefferson County taxpayers who paid property tax in 2020 (both residential and
commercial) will soon receive a TABOR refund check in the mail, as required by
the state's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights Amendment (TABOR). The Treasurer's
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Office is working with the county administration on preparing the checks and the
mailing. Checks should be mailed later in November/2021.
Preliminary data:
• $1.5 million to be refunded via check
• Approx. 212,000 checks will be mailed totaling $1.5 million
• Average check will be approx. $7, from one cent up to $44,000
• Approx. cost to mail is $200,000 which is approx .. 95 cents per envelope
• Treasurer's Office will cash checks for taxpayers at $100 or less
• Questions? Please call 303-271-8330
Jerry DiTullio, Jefferson County Treasurer and Wheat Ridge Resident
Ken Burnett, 6995 W.33rd Avenue. Ken recounted his life residing here in Wheat Ridge
from his schooling as a child and adolescent, to his success as a local businessman.
He purchased his current home a few years ago. He installed solar features in his
home. All of this got turned upside down when he learned that Century Link is installing
a 5G tower in the easement in front of his home. Like many others he had no idea that
the tower was coming. He called the City and learned that there are no restrictions on
installing these radioactive devices wherever the telecom carriers want. We need to
amend the building code so that residents have some opportunity to give input.
Franklin Salazar, 6990 W. 33rd. Place, came to speak about the cell towers Mr. Burnett
spoke about. He gave detailed information about the Code and the placement of these
cellular 5G towers. He asserted that the planned locations of these towers should be
moved to major intersections, which are much more logical positions for these towers.
He distributed two designs for locating cell towers at the site in his neighborhood,
asserting that his suggested plan would achieve the same cellular coverage without
locating a single tower in a residential neighborhood. He urged Council to consider
changes to Code, including building code, to give residents an opportunity to give their
input before construction of these towers get permitted.
Tom Burnett 6999 W. 33rd Ave. Also urged Council to require that residents have more
notice, more input and more options when a cell tower permit application is submitted to
the City staff.
Casey Burnett 6999 W. 33rd. Ave. urged Council to make a specific amendment to Code
to disallow placing these towers anywhere. We want a stop work order on the current
project until we can have input.
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Note about Wheat Ridge Speaks:
Members of the Public may visit the Wheat Ridge Speaks website and enter
written comments of up to 1,000 words on any Council agenda item. The
deadline for members of the public to submit comments is 12:00 Noon Mountain
Time on the day of a Council session so that Council members, other elected
officials and City Staff have time to review the comments before the meeting on
Monday evening.
The City Clerk's Office transcribes those Wheat Ridge Speaks comments into
these minutes, placing each comment along with the record for that agenda item,
including items that address a public hearing (verbatim, if the comments do not
contain lascivious language or unlawful hate speech).
CONSENT AGENDA
None for this evening.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
1. Resolution No. 54-2021 -A Resolution approving a major subdivision at
3900-3920 Upham Street in the Residential-Three (R-3) Zone District (Case
No. WS-21-02 / Fox Hollow on Upham).
Discussion began at approximately 7:40 pm
Councilmember (CM -see footnote) Hultin introduced Resolution No. 54-2021
Issue
The applicant is requesting approval of a major subdivision on property located at 3900
to 3920 Upham Street. The purpose of the request is to subdivide the existing two (2)
lots into six (6) lots and a drainage tract.
Mayor Starker opened the public hearing.
The Mayor reviewed the procedures. No citizens appeared in chambers to address this
issue. There were none who wanted to speak through the Zoom format.
Because CM Ohm voted on this matter, as he was obliged to do while serving on the
Planning Commission, on advice of the City Attorney, Mr. Dahl, it was proper to ask CM
Ohm several questions before CM Ohm votes on this matter as Council considers this
quasi-judicial resolution. Mr. Dahl asked several detained questions.
CM Hoppe moved to approve participation of CM Ohm on Council as it considers this
matter, Resolution No. 54-2021. Seconded by CM Stites. Motion passed 6 -1 with CM
Dozeman voting no and CM Ohm abstaining.
Beginning with these minutes and going forward, the title Councilmember is abbreviated as CM (like other
common, title abbreviations: Rep. for Representative, Sen. for Senator and MC for Member of Congress).
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Staff Presentation
Ken Johnstone, Community Development Director, Lauren Mikulak, Planning Manager,
and Scott Cutler, Senior Planner, presented that the property is located on east side of
Upham Street between 38th Avenue and 44th Avenue. The site is 56,714 square feet
(1.3 acres) and contains two lots that are roughly the same size:
• 3900 Upham Street: contains a single-family home built in 1942
• 3920 Upham Street: contains a single-family home built in 1932
The property is zoned Residential-Three (R-3), as are all properties in this area along
Upham Street. Properties to the south are zoned Mixed Use -Neighborhood (MU-N)
and Mixed Use -Commercial (MU-C) and contain a variety of uses, including office, the
fire department, a public school, and the 4-story building known as West 38 containing
high-density apartments and retail. Properties along Upham Street in this area contain a
variety of residential uses, including apartment buildings and single-family homes. Part
of the school property to the east is zoned Residential-Two (R-2), and the school
building abuts the southeast corner of the subject property.
Public Comment
No one came forward to speak.
Council Questions and comments
Councilmembers had no comments or questions, having thoroughly studied this matter
in a recent Study Session.
Motion by CM Hultin to approve Resolution 54-2021 -a resolution approving a major
subdivision at 3900 and 3920 Upham Street and zoned Residential-Three (R-3) for the
following reasons:
1. City Council has conducted a proper public hearing that meets all public
notice requirements as required by Section 26-109 and 26-407 of the Code of
Laws.
2. The requested subdivision has been reviewed by the Planning Commission,
which has forwarded its recommendation of approval.
3. The subdivision plat has been found in compliance with Article IV of Chapter
26 of the Code of Laws.
4. All agencies can provide services to the property with improvements installed
at the developer's expense.
and with the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall pay the required fees-in-lieu of parkland dedication at time
of each building permit.
2. The developer shall enter into a Subdivision Improvement with the City at the
time of recordation of the subdivision plat
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Seconded by CM Stites, the motion carried 8-0.
2. Council Bill No. 20-2021 -An Ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws concerning letter notice to property owners and
occupants for development applications (Case no. ZOA-21-03)
Discussion began at approximately?:54 pm
CM Hutchinson introduced Council Bill 20-2021. Mayor Starker announced that this
item is a public hearing and not quasi-judicial.
Issue
The City's zoning code has specific letter notice requirements for development
applications including for neighborhood meetings, comment periods, and in advance of
public hearings. For most mailings, the code only requires that mailings are sent to
property owners which excludes other stakeholders, such as renters or business
tenants. This ordinance expands letter notice for development applications to include
owners and occupants to provide more inclusive information sharing in the community.
The Mayor reviewed the procedures. No citizens appeared in chambers to address this
issue. There were none who wanted to speak through the Zoom format.
City Clerk Kirkpatrick assigned Ordinance No. 1725
Staff Presentation
Lauren Mikulak, Planning Manager summarized the prior actions and background of the
bill where the City's interest in considering these ne
Public Comment
No one came forward to speak.
Council Questions and comments
Councilmembers had no questions, again having reviewed this matter during a recent
Study Session.
Council members commented on the importance of this action and why they support it.
Motion by CM Hutchinson to approve Council Bill 20-2021 -An Ordinance amending
Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning letter notice to property
owners and occupants for land use applications, and that it take effect 15 days after
final publication, seconded by CM Hoppe, the motion carried 8-0.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Discussion began at approximately 7:58PM
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3. Council Bill No. 21-2021 -An Ordinance approving the rezoning of property
located at approximately 4051 Clear Creek Drive from Planned Commercial
Development (PCD) to Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD) (Case No.
WZ-21-04)
Councilmember Stites introduced Council Bill 21-2021.
ISSUE
The applicant is requesting approval of a zone change from Planned Commercial
Development (PCD) to Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD) with an Outline
Development Plan (ODP) for property located at approximately 4051 Clear Creek Drive.
The request will add an additional planning area (Planning Area 9) to Clear Creek
Crossing.
Motion by Councilmember Stites to approve Council Bill No. 21-2021 -an ordinance
approving the rezoning of property located at approximately 4051 Clear Creek Drive
from Planned Commercial Development (PCD) to Planned Mixed Use Development
(PMUD) on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, December
13, 2021 at 7 p.m. as a virtual meeting and in City Council Chambers if allowed to meet
in person on that date per COVID-19 restrictions, and that it take effect 15 days after
final publication, seconded by CM Dozeman, motion carried 8-0.
DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS
Discussion began at approximately 8:00 PM
4. Motion to approve payment to Tiimo Mang with Aethyrworks, LLC, in the
amount of $185,000, for his public art piece entitled "Agrarian Calling," to be
installed at the Clear Creek Crossing Site.
CM Weaver introduced the Motion.
Issue
The Clear Creek Crossing site development includes a public art project. The process
for selecting public art is defined in the Public Art Management Plan. Per this process,
a public art piece entitled "Agrarian Crossing" by artist Tiimo Mang has been
commissioned. Mang's proposal was selected by an appointed committee for
recommendation to the Cultural Commission. The Commission then makes a
recommendation to City Council for acceptance and purchase. The purchase price of
$185,000 includes design, construction, installation, and documentation.
Staff Presentation
Karen O'Donnell, Director of Parks & Recreation summarized the prior action where the
Cultural Commission recommended purchase of the sculpture on October 13, 2021 plus
the City Council adopted the Public Art Management Plan on July 22, 2002.
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The cost for this acquisition is $185,000. The funds for this purchase are appropriated in
the Public Art Fund in the amount off $192,482
Public Comment
No one came forward to speak.
Council Questions
Councilmembers had several detailed questions about the process of developing the art
display, the budget, lighting and project timeline.
CM Weaver commented during debate on the motion that she found the process open,
inclusive, thorough and fair. The discussions about the art and its placement were very
interesting and the whole project is very exciting.
Motion by CM Weaver to approve payment to Tiimo Mang with Aethyrworks, LLC in the
amount of $185,000 for his public art piece entitled "Agrarian Calling " to be installed at
the Clear Creek Crossing site., seconded by CM Stites, motion carried 8-0.
5. Resolution no. 55-2021 -a resolution adopting the Jefferson County Multi-
Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2021 Update
Discussion began at approximately 8:24 PM
CM Nosier Beck introduced Resolution No. 55-2021 .
Issue
The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires an adopted natural hazard
mitigation plan to be updated every five years as a condition of future funding for
mitigation projects under Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) pre-and
post-disaster mitigation grant programs. Therefore, the 2021 update of the Jefferson
County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, needs to be adopted by Council to replace the
2016 version.
Staff Presentation
Mark Westberg, Projects Supervisor presented on the issue to include that the
Mitigation planning begins with the identification of the natural hazards that may impact
the City. Once these hazards have been identified, risk assessments are conducted to
determine the geographical areas that may be impacted by each hazard. The
information from the risk assessment identifies vulnerable areas within and around the
City. The last step is to identify potential future projects that will reduce the impact of the
identified hazards on the City. The plan will need to be updated again in 2026.
The public comment period for this update ended on June 25, 2021. A virtual public
meeting forum was held in early June 2021. After public comments were incorporated,
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the plan was reviewed by the Colorado Office of Emergency Management (COOEM)
and FEMA from July through September. FEMA approved the plan in mid-September
pending adoption by the City and other partner agencies.
Adopting this comprehensive update to the previously approved plan has no immediate
financial impact on the City. However, adopting this updated plan will assist in
maintaining or improving the City's CRS rating which will result in savings to residents
who have floodplain insurance policies.
Public Comment
No one came foiward to speak.
Mayor Starker closed the public hearing.
Council Questions
CM Hoppe asked a detailed question about the art project, which staff answered.
Motion by CM Nosier Beck to approve Resolution No. 55-2021, a resolution adopting
the Jefferson County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2021 Update, seconded by
CM Hutchinson, motion carried 8-0.
6. Motion to elect the Mayor Pro Tern
Discussion began at approximately 8:26 PM.
Councilmember Hoppe introduced the Motion.
Issue
Each year City Council Members elect by a majority vote a Mayor Pro Tern who serves
until their successor is elected. The election is conducted according to Section Ill (B) of
the City Council Rules of Order and Procedure as follows:
B. MAYOR PRO TEM
1. At the first or second Regular meeting in November of each year, the Council
shall elect a Mayor Pro Tern who shall serve until their successor is elected. The
procedure shall be as follows:
a) The Chair will announce that the floor is open for nominations for the
position of Mayor Pro Tern.
b) Nominations will be taken from City Council members by voice. No
second is needed.
c) Each nominee will have the opportunity to address the Council.
d) A motion and second is then in order to elect one of the nominees to
the position of Mayor Pro Tern. If the motion is not carried, additional
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motions are in order until a Mayor Pro Tern is elected by a majority of
Council present.
Staff Presentation
Patrick Goff, City Manager listed the Mayor Pro Tern's authority and duties which
include:
1. In the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tern shall preside as the Chair and
shall have the voting privileges of a regular Council Member
2. Function as the Council Parliamentarian
3. Review and set the Agenda prior to Council Meetings and add emergency items
for discussion if necessary
4. Remove any item from the Agenda or any Regular Meeting or Study Session,
before publication, with the exception of:
a. Any item placed on the Agenda by two (2) Council Members or by the
Mayor and one (1) Council Member prior to the meeting
b. An item added by the Council by majority vote of Council present during
any meeting
5. Arrange for and coordinate the orientation of all newly elected officials, including
a review of Rules of Order and Procedure for the City Council
Motion by Councilmember Hoppe to nominate CM Rachel Grace Hultin as Mayor Pro
Tern, effective immediately, term to expire upon election of their successor, seconded
by Councilmember Stites, motion carried 8-0.
7. Motion to approve a memorandum of understanding and other documents
pertaining to opioid settlements.
Discussion began at approximately 8:30 PM
CM Dozeman introduced the Motion.
Issue
Council is asked to approve the agreements needed to allow the City to receive funds
made available from the national opioid litigation class action suits.
Staff Presentation
Gerald Dahl, City Attorney stated that the City of Wheat Ridge is one of several local
governments in Colorado that pursued litigation against several pharmaceutical
companies for their role in the national opioid epidemic. The City joined with other local
governments in a class action lawsuit.
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Approximately $400 million will be made available from the settlement for both the State
of Colorado and local governments, for which there is a distribution process. The
Colorado Department of Law has come to an agreement with local governments for
distributing opioid settlement and recovery funds. The exact financial benefit to the City
will be determined based on a formula administered by the state.
Pharmaceutical companies Purdue Pharma, McKinsey & Co., Johnson & Johnson,
AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson caused an opioid epidemic when
in the late 1990s they reassured the medical community that patients would not become
addicted to opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at
greater rates. Increased prescription of opioid medications led to widespread misuse of
both prescription and non-prescription opioids before it became clear that these
medications could indeed be highly addictive.
A broad group of state and local governments, including the City of Wheat Ridge, joined
in class action suits against the manufacturers. This settlement is the result of those
actions.
Public Comment
No one came forward to speak.
Council Questions
CM Nosier Beck commented that this ye·ar CML has briefed us on how the decisions will
be made and the funds distributed. This represents a significant opportunity to impact
opioid addiction.
CM Hutchinson asked how Council will know where the funds have been spent. Mr.
Goff gave a detailed reply. He indicated that once we know how much Wheat Ridge will
receive, we will come back to Council with more information and any formal actions
required.
CM Hoppe commented during discussion on the motion that she looks forward to
hearing more details about how the funds will get expended and how priorities are set.
Motion by CM Dozeman to approve a memorandum of understanding and other
documents pertaining to opioid settlements, seconded by CM Stites, motion carried 8-0.
CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS
Mr. Goff commented that we have a new restaurant opening at Golds Marketplace.
Bonds for the redevelopment of the Golds Marketplace will be issued tomorrow.
Mr. Johnstone commented that regulation of cell towers is closely regulated at the
Federal, state and local levels. The City is constrained by these Federal and state
regulations and statutes in terms of regulating cell tower installations.
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A lengthy and detailed discussion of the City's options to regulate the location and
permitting for cellular towers followed.
CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS
Nothing tonight.
ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS
CM Nosier Beck congratulated all those who were sworn in tonight. She thanked CM
Hoppe for her mentoring and support as Mayor Pro Tern.
CM Nosier Beck announced that there is a family learning series, entitled Healthy Minds
Night, scheduled for several schools throughout the City. These family learning
programs are aimed at the right needs during this time of pandemic, and widespread
stress.
CM Hutchinson expressed her pleasure that Wheat Ridge Lanes will continue to
operate. There is a Planning Commission seat open for District I and she encouraged
qualified residents of District I to apply.
CM Dozeman expressed her excitement and satisfaction with the opportunity to serve
Wheat Ridge for another four years as the representative of the residents of District IV
She thanked CM Hoppe for her excellent and long-standing service as Mayor Pro Tern,
and for her leadership on Council.
CM Ohm announced that his election creates an opening on the Planning Commission
representing District II and encouraged qualified residents to apply. He offered to help
orient new Planning Commission members, since he has served on the Commission for
several years prior to his election to Council.
CM Hultin congratulated CM Ohm on his election and looks forward to serving with him.
She then thanked CM Hoppe for her outstanding service to the City and to her peers on
Council during her time as Mayor Pro Tern.
CM Hultin reported on discussions with our Sustainability staff and committee members
and proposed that we create a new position, the appointment of a CM to the
Sustainability Committee. Tonight, she asks only that Council reach a consensus to
take this step and then ask that Councilmember interested in serving email Maryann
Schilling expressing their desire to serve and some thoughts on how the
Councilmember would enhance that Sustainability Committee's work. Consensus
attained.
CM Hultin asked Mr. Goff about the impact of the Infrastructure Bill on our local projects.
He gave a detailed answer based on what we know at present.
Councilmember Weaver echoed the congratulations to recently elected officials and the
public for coming out to vote. She thanked Wheat Ridge District Ill residents for voting
and giving her their trust.
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CM Stites also congratulated the election winners and thanked CM Hoppe for her
service as Mayor Pro Tern. He thanked former CM Urban for his years of service. If
you can find it in Wheat Ridge, buy it in Wheat Ridge.
Councilmember Hoppe thanked CM Urban for his service and leadership. She
expressed her thanks for everyone's kind words. She looks forward to working with Mr.
Ohm.
The Mayor thanked Mr. Urban for his service. He thanked the voters who participated
in the recent election. Congratulations to CM Ohm and those who won re-election; and
to Ms. Hultin, our new Mayor Pro Tern. He thanked CM Hoppe for her excellent service
during her time as Mayor Pro Tern.
Please, remember to drive carefully and safely!
ADJOURNMENT
Stev
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 24, 2022
Jane~~or Pro Tern
The preceding Minutes were prepared according to §47 of Robert's Rules of Order, i.e., they
contain a record of what was done at the meeting, not what was said by the members.
Recordings and DVD's of the meetings are available for listening or viewing by contacting the
City Clerk's Office, as well as copies of Ordinances and Resolutions