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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 W. 29th Ave. Wheat Ridge CO April 03, 2023
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Public Comment on Agenda Items
1. Race and Equity Task Force Recommendation Report
2. Sales Tax Extension Survey Results
3. Mixed Use Code Updates
4. Facial Recognition Technology
5. Staff Report(s)
6. Elected Officials’ Report(s)
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Patrick Goff, City Manager
FROM: Marianne Schilling, Assistant City Manager DATE: April 3, 2023
SUBJECT: Race and Equity Task Force Recommendation Report
ISSUE: Following two years of assessment, review and consideration the Race and Equity Task Force will be presenting its recommendations report to City Council in addition to recommended next
steps for the Task Force moving forward. PRIOR ACTION: City Council appointed the Race and Equity Task Force on February 8, 2021. The Task Force presented updates to City Council on August 2, 2021 and March 7, 2022.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A BACKGROUND:
In February 2021, the Race and Equity Task Force was appointed by City Council with the directive to carry out a thorough review of City policies, services, and ordinances to identify policies and practices that may contribute to discrimination. The Task Force met for two years, while providing updates to City Council, and is ready to share the report recommendations, with the goal to make Wheat Ridge a more inclusive and responsive community.
DISCUSSION:
Task Force Overview The Race and Equity Task Force was formed after Resolution No. 35-2020 was passed on June 22, 2020. In February 2021, City Council appointed 20 community members to the Task Force.
20 Task Force members were selected, with four each from Council Districts I-IV and four members at-large. The Task Force began its work on March 25, 2021, and met on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month for two years. Since 2021, the Task Force has held official meetings a total of 40 times. An additional 30
meetings were conducted in smaller groups outside the larger Task Force meetings, and all
Item No. 1
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members worked individually conducting research, working on recommendations, and editing the recommendation report. In total, the Task Force collectively spent approximately over 1,000 volunteer hours over two years to complete this report.
The bulk of the early work of the Task Force can be broken into three (3) categories; group training led by The Equity Project (Dr. Dwinita Mosby Tyler and Monica D. Williams), presentations by staff representatives within the City of Wheat Ridge and meetings concerning the self governance of the group. The Equity Group provided the Task Force with a background
in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work and guided the Task Force in creating an Equity
Lens to use as a baseline for future work. The initial presentations from the City focused on the formation of the City of Wheat Ridge, the City Charter and on the legal underpinnings of these documents. As a result of discussions about structure, the Task Force selected chairs and created bylaws.
Focus Areas With a background in place, the Task Force established 11 focus areas to be researched. The recommendations included in this report are in two parts: 1) recommendations for each focus area and 2) general priority recommendations that did not fit within a specific focus area. The
focus areas are included below:
• Court
• Police
• Education
• Human Resources
• Election
• Economic Opportunity
• Health
• Homelessness
• Affordable Housing
• Infrastructure
• City Charter
Staff Presentations Since the update to Council in March 2022, the Task Force used a bulk of its meeting time by spending the first meeting of the month meeting City staff and learning about specific topic areas of interest. The second meeting of the month was used as a working session for the focus area
groups to work on their research. Below is the comprehensive list of staff presentations received by the Task Force.
Date Name and Title Topic
4/22/21 Patrick Goff, City Manager
Gerry Dahl, City Attorney
City overview
5/13/21 Sara Spaulding, Communications Manager/PIO Bridget Dvorak, Digital Media Specialist Communications, Outreach and City Engagement
5/27/21 Jeff Hirt, Senior Neighborhood Planner Ashley Holland, Community Engagement
Specialist
Let’s Talk Program
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6/10/21 Gerry Dahl, City Attorney City Code/Charter
8/26/21 Darryl Guadnola, Division Chief Police
10/14/21 Chris Randall, Municipal Judge Municipal Court
11/4/21 Rebekah Raudabaugh, Homeless Navigator Homeless Navigation Program
12/9/21 Scott Cutler, Senior Planner Community Development
1/13/22 Rana Razzaque, Arianne Rivera, Dave Kollar Jeffco Public Schools
2/10/22 Zach Lovato, Manager of Parks, Forestry and Open Space Parks and Recreation
3/10/22 Steve Art, Economic Development Manager City Manager’s Office
4/14/22 Steve Kirkpatrick, City Clerk City Clerk’s Office
5/12/22 7/14/22 Michael Clasen, HR Manager Millie Lewis, Sr. HR Business Partner Human Resources
Recommendations
The complete recommendations are included in the report and are organized by focus area. This staff report includes what the Task Force refers to as General Recommendations. These General Recommendations impact every subject and step beyond the purview of any specific department or system of organization within the City of Wheat Ridge. They will determine the success of
the implementation of any endeavor by the city to address race, diversity, equity or inclusion.
Some recommendations below stand on their own independent of the focus areas, and some are also included in the focus area recommendations. Each of the sections below and in the recommendation report are organized to provide an
overview of the research followed by a recommendation matrix. Each section has a summary of
meetings, research, and related presentations. Where relevant, information on what is already in progress as well as completed tasks within the City are mentioned as What’s Working. Areas for improvement or where the City may address challenges are listed as Opportunities.
The recommendations are then listed in the form of a matrix. The Race and Equity Task Force
made initial judgments about the amount of time it may take to implement each recommendation (Timeline), possible financial impacts (Cost) and benefits to the community (DEI Benefit).
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In order of priority, the General Recommendations are as follows:
General Priority Recommendations Timeline Cost
DEI
Benefit
Develop and adopt a citywide Race, Diversity and Equity Lens. This is a set of questions to ask when planning,
developing or evaluating a policy, program or decision. The
Task Force also recommends the City of Wheat Ridge join the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE), a national network of government working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all. Short Term Low High
Create a position for a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Manager for the City. Additionally, consider creating an internship along with this position. Short Term High High
Transition the Race and Equity Task Force to an ongoing
advisory committee Short term Low High
Create an Oversight Board of Wheat Ridge residents to address all community complaints regarding all city
departments, to ensure everyone has an equal voice Short Term Low High
Review the City Charter and update it every 8-12 years to help keep it relevant Long Term Low High
Partner with and/or develop a program like Denver Support Team Assistance (STAR) Response Program to better connect mental health providers to calls for service related to individuals in need of support. Short Term Medium High
Increase support for and promote the growth of the Hub at Everitt Middle School. Short term Medium High
Provide ongoing anti-bias training for all city employees and
contractors. Mid term Medium High
Improve the City’s website and citywide communications to include: easier navigation for seniors, ADA accommodations and more multilingual access. Mid term High High
Next Steps Following the presentation of the Race and Equity Task Force recommendations, the Task Force
would like City Council to consider the future of the group. The recommendation of the Task
Force is for the group to transition to an advisory committee, meeting monthly and working closely with City staff to implement the report recommendations. The Task Force would also like to take a brief hiatus over the summer before re-grouping and then relaunching the new committee in the Fall with a recruitment of new members as needed.
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RECOMMENDATION: The Race and Equity Task Force is looking for consensus from City Council to: 1. Accept the Race and Equity Task Force Recommendation Report as a guiding document
for future discussion
2. Transition the Race and Equity Task Force to an advisory committee to advise City Council on future DEI policy related matters ATTACHMENTS:
1. Race and Equity Task Force Recommendation Report
ATTACHMENT 1
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PREAMBLE
The Task Force was formed to create change and equity in our community, with the ultimate goal of providing a safe and
inviting environment to live in peace and harmony. The review of City of Wheat Ridge practices and policies has been a
long time coming, and as the City of Wheat Ridge rides a new tide toward equity and racial justice, it is our hope that this
report and any resulting actions the City chooses to take based on the contents herein, are at least as far reaching.
DEDICATION
This document is dedicated to the memory and guidance of Saha AmaraSingham – he gifted the Task Force and the City
with the benefits of a lifetime immersed in equity work. Peace to you, Saha!
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (This draft statement is pending approval from local tribal nations)
We pause to acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Tsistsistas (Cheyenne), the Hinono’ei (Arapaho)
and the Nuu-ciu (Ute). We further recognize the 48 contemporary tribal nations who lived on the lands that make up the
State of Colorado. This area was the site of trade, hunting, gathering, and healing for many Native Nations. As Inhabitants
of these spaces, we honor the tribal nations’ interconnected human relationship to land, air, and water. The expansion of
industrialized civilization on this land came at a dire cost to these Tribes and their descendants.
As residents of Wheat Ridge, we commit to reconciling our problematic history by building authentic and respectful
connections with the tribal nations who once lived here. May this acknowledgement demonstrate a commitment to
working to dismantle ongoing legacies of oppression and inequities and recognize the current and future contributions of
Indigenous communities in Wheat Ridge.
As we move through our community, give pause to connect with the land that you are currently standing on. Now
introduce yourself spiritually; build a relationship with Mother Earth that provides for all our relations. Please take a
moment to honor these ancestral grounds and celebrate the resilience and strength that Indigenous people have shown.
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APPOINTED TASK FORCE MEMBERS PAST AND PRESENT
Shannon Kishel, District I
Elise St. Peter, District I
Jenny Snell, District I
Juliana Evans, District I
Alexander Goldsmith, District II
Deborah Boyd, District II
Andres C. Martinez, District II
Renee Kleck, District II
Saha AmaraSingham, District III
Becky Wells Kabore, District III
Diana Lopez, District III
Milly Nadler, District III
Alvina Vasquez, District IV
Tabbitha Cardinal, District IV
Terry Gale, District IV
Allison Brown, District IV
Anisa Valdez, At-Large
Jeff Richards, At-Large
Jeremy Make, At-Large
Kellie Eastin, At-Large
THANK YOU
A special thank you to everyone who took the time to work with the Race and Equity Task Force:
Marianne Schilling
Dr. Nita Mosby Tyler
Monica D. Williams
Rebekah Raudabaugh
Judge Christopher
Randall
Patrick Goff
Sara Spaulding
Bridget Dvorak
Jeff Hirt
Eric Ameigh
Ashley Holland
Rana Razzaque
Arianne Riveria
Dave Kollar
Gerald Dahl
Zach Lovato
Steve Art
Steve Kirkpatrick
Michael Clasen
Scott Cutler
Chief Murtha
Division Chief Guadnola
Division Chief Lorentz
Millie Lewis
Mary Kyler
Madeline Champ
Kersten Armstrong
Tom Parchman
Shandea Sergent
Jeremiah Brunner
Brian Mason
Kimberly Woods, J.D.
Don'te Franklin
Rashad James
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5
BACKGROUND 7
Task Force Overview 7
Getting Started 7
RACE AND EQUITY LENS 8
FOCUS AREAS 9
Staff Presentations 9
RECOMMENDATIONS 11
Focus Area Recommendations 11
1. Court 12
2. Education 15
3. Police 17
4. Human Resources 20
5. Elections 23
6. Economic Opportunity 25
7. Health 28
8. Homelessness 30
9. Affordable Housing 32
10. Infrastructure 34
11. City Charter 36
GLOSSARY 38
APPENDICES 40
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Race and Equity Task Force was formed beginning with Resolution No. 35-2020 on June 22, 2020 and culminated
with the appointment of 20 community members (announced by press release on February 10, 2021). 20 community
members were selected (four each from Council Districts I-IV and four members at-large). The Task Force began its work
on March 25, 2021 and met on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month for two years. Since 2021, the Task Force has
held official meetings a total of 40 times. An additional 30 meetings were conducted in smaller groups outside the larger
Task Force meetings, and all members worked individually conducting research, working on recommendations, and
editing the recommendation report. In total, the Task Force collectively spent approximately over 1,000 volunteer hours
over two years to complete this report.
The bulk of the early work of the Task Force can be broken into three (3) categories; group training led by The Equity
Project (Dr. Dwinita Mosby Tyler and Monica D. Williams), presentations by staff representatives within the City of Wheat
Ridge and meetings concerning the self-governance of the group. The Equity Group provided the Task Force with a
background in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work and guided the Task Force in creating an Equity Lens to use as a
baseline for future work. The initial presentations from the City focused on the formation of the City of Wheat Ridge, the
City Charter and on the legal underpinnings of these documents. As a result of discussions about structure, the Task
Force selected chairs and created bylaws.
With a background in place, the Task Force established 11 focus areas to be researched. The recommendations included
in this report are in two parts: 1) recommendations for each focus area and 2) general priority recommendations that did
not fit within a specific focus area. The focus areas are included below:
● Court
● Police
● Education
● Human Resources
● Election
● Economic Opportunity
● Health
● Homelessness
● Affordable Housing
● Infrastructure
● City Charter
Each of the sections below represent the resulting work and conclusions for the subjects above. Sections have a
summary of meetings, research, and presentations affecting them. Where relevant, information on what is already in
progress as well as completed tasks within the City are mentioned (What’s Working). Areas of concern or within which
there can be improvement are listed as Opportunities. Full recommendations are then listed in order of priority in the form
of a matrix. The Task Force made initial assessments about the amount of time it may take to implement each
recommendation (Timeline), possible financial impacts (Cost) and benefits to the community (DEI Benefit).
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Finally, there are recommendations which impact every subject and step beyond the purview of any specific department
or system of organization within the City of Wheat Ridge. They will determine the success of the implementation of any
endeavor by the city to address race, diversity, equity or inclusion. The first three recommendations below (*) stand on
their own independent of the focus areas, and the rest of the recommendations listed below are also included in the focus
area recommendations. In order of priority, they are as follows:
General Priority Recommendations Timeline Cost DEI Benefit
Develop and adopt a citywide Race, Diversity and Equity Lens. The Task Force
also recommends the City of Wheat Ridge join the Government Alliance on Race
and Equity (GARE), a national network of government working to achieve racial
equity and advance opportunities for all. * Short Term Low High
Create a position for a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Manager for the City.
Additionally, consider creating an internship along with this position. * Short Term High High
Transition the Race and Equity Task Force to an ongoing advisory committee. * Short term Low High
Create an Oversight Board of Wheat Ridge residents to address community
complaints regarding all city departments, to ensure everyone has an equal voice. Short Term Low High
Review the City Charter and update it every 8-12 years to help keep it relevant. Long Term Low High
Partner with and/or develop a program like Denver Support Team Assistance
(STAR) Response Program to better connect mental health providers to calls for
service related to individuals in need of support. Short Term Medium High
Increase support for and promote the growth of the Hub at Everitt Middle School. Short term Medium High
Provide ongoing anti-bias training for all city employees and contractors. Mid term Medium High
Improve the City’s website and citywide communications to include easier
navigation for seniors, ADA accommodations and more multilingual access. Mid term High High
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BACKGROUND
The Race and Equity Task Force was directed by City Council to carry out a thorough review of City policies, services,
and ordinances to identify policies and practices that may contribute to discrimination. The Task Force was asked to
provide updates to City Council and report recommendations, including ways in which success will be measured toward
becoming a more inclusive and responsive community.
Task Force Overview
The Task Force discussed in detail the importance of the work ahead. They understood that deliberate change takes time
and focus and that a lot of work is ahead. As the Task Force moved forward, it practiced the use of an equity lens as a
protocol for evaluating policies, programs, practices, and decisions which will result in equitable outcomes and a more
welcoming and inclusive city.
This group is eclectic. There is representation from students to educators, youth to senior community members, LGBTQ+
individuals and allies, members with diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, and beyond. The Task Force appreciated its
ability to share unique perspectives with each other and the city while understanding that they do not represent all voices
in Wheat Ridge.
Getting Started
The Race and Equity Task Force has met on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month since March 25, 2021. The
meetings were first entirely virtual and then moved to a hybrid approach beginning in June 2021. The volunteer co-chairs
met on Mondays following the Task Force meetings. The co-chairs were originally Terry Gale, Jenny Snell, and Jeff
Richards. Terry Gale stepped away from the co-chair role earlier in 2022, and Alex Goldsmith has served in his place.
Together, the co-chairs led the development of the Task Force bylaws (see: Appendix A)
Dr. Dwinita Mosby Tyler and Monica D. Williams led meetings focusing on race and equity and how the group might
structure itself, focus efforts, define goals and outcomes, and overall mission. Dr. Tyler facilitated the equity lens
discussion and development.
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RACE AND EQUITY LENS
With the guidance of Dr. Tyler, the group considered, defined, and adopted a Race and Equity Lens with the objectives of
providing a common vocabulary, identifying inequity, inspiring self-examination, and advancing equity in the city. It also
established a method, delineated through a series of questions, to root out inequities.
Objective: By using a racial and equity lens, the Wheat Ridge Race and Equity Task Force endeavors to:
● Provide a common vocabulary and system for evaluating policies, programs, practices, and decisions in our work
● Review and identify policies, programs, practices, and decisions which result in equitable outcomes for all
● Inspire self-examination about personal attitudes surrounding equity
● Advance equity in the city of Wheat Ridge
Method: Consider the following questions when reviewing or identifying policies and practices that contribute to
discrimination, exclusion, and systemic inequity:
● Are all racial, ethnic, gender, religious, language, ability, and LGBTQ+ identities, regardless of housing status, that
have historically been excluded, currently consulted and/or represented in making the change, policy or decision at
hand?
● How is each of these groups affected by a policy/procedure? More specifically, is there potential for negative
impacts to the group? Are there groups that are disproportionately, consistently, or habitually bearing negative
impacts?
● What are the barriers to an equitable outcome for all involved?
● Does this policy, program, practice, or decision address existing disparities?
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FOCUS AREAS
After the group created the equity lens, they worked to develop a priority list of focus areas for review. The Task Force
first reviewed the City Charter in detail (see: Appendix B), and then created 11 focus areas with the intent to research
each and develop recommendations for City Council.
The Task Force used its meeting time by spending the first meeting of the month meeting City staff and learning about
specific topic areas of interest. The second meeting of the month was used as a working session for the three focus area
groups to work on their research. The group reviewed the City Charter in detail to determine focus areas. That review
yielded this list of priorities and topics. Each topic was studied, which resulted in the list of recommendations found in the
report.
● Court
● Police
● Education
● Human Resources
● Election
● Economic Opportunity
● Health
● Homelessness
● Affordable Housing
● Infrastructure
● City Charter
Staff Presentations
To establish a baseline understanding of the City and how it works, the Task Force received presentations from and had
robust discussions with several staff members and community groups. See the complete list of presentations below:
Date Name and Title Topic
4/22/21 Patrick Goff, City Manager
Jerry Dahl, City Attorney
City overview
5/13/21 Sara Spaulding, Communications Manager/PIO
Bridget Dvorak, Digital Media Specialist
Communications, Outreach and City
Engagement
5/27/21 Jeff Hirt, Senior Neighborhood Planner
Ashley Holland, Community Engagement Specialist
Let’s Talk Program
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6/10/21 Jerry Dahl, City Attorney City Code/City Charter
8/26/21 Darrel Guadnola, Division Chief Police
10/14/21 Chris Randall, Municipal Judge Municipal Court
11/4/21 Rebekah Raudabaugh, Homeless Navigator Homeless Navigation Program
12/9/21 Scott Cutler, Senior Planner Community Development
1/13/22 Rana Razzaque, Arianne Rivera, Dave Kollar Jeffco Public Schools
2/10/22 Zach Lovato, Manager of Parks, Forestry and Open Space Parks and Recreation
3/10/22 Steve Art, Economic Development Manager City Manager’s Office
4/14/22 Steve Kirkpatrick, City Clerk City Clerk’s Office
5/12/22
7/14/22
Michael Clasen, HR Manager
Millie Lewis, Sr. HR Business Partner
Human Resources
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RECOMMENDATIONS
The Task Force reviewed 11 focus areas in total, however, it spent most of the time reviewing the first three areas (Court,
Education, Police) because the group determined that these three focus areas were the most important. The following
eight focus areas were also reviewed, and recommendations were developed based upon discussion and presentations
with City staff. City Staff has reviewed the focus area overviews and recommendations for accuracy while being mindful
not to encourage or dissuade any of the specific ideas from the Task Force.
In the creation of the recommendations, the group considered three items: Timeline, Cost and DEI Benefit. Each of the
items are defined below:
● Timeline: Timeline as related to time it would take for action to be established, but not necessarily completed. Short
term refers to activities that are to be established in less than one year; mid-term refers to activities to be
established in 1-3 years; long term activities refer to activities to be established in 3-10 years. An activity
established in year one would likely have ongoing associated activities for the City to implement.
● Cost: Cost estimate considers that some actions require ongoing commitments from the City, which are considered
in the assessing cost. For example, necessity for City staff.
● DEI Benefit: Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Benefit roughly identifies the impact a recommendation has on the
diversity, equity and inclusion of the City of Wheat Ridge, categorized as High, Medium, Low.
Focus Area Recommendations
The first three areas were deemed the most important by the members of the Race and Equity Task Force. The Task
Force broke into three subcommittees to research and address these areas. The Court and Police subgroups met with
City Staff to discuss their recommendations in March 2022. Each of the sections below represent the resulting work and
conclusions for the subjects above. Sections have a summary of meetings, research, and presentations affecting them.
Where relevant, information on what is already in progress as well as completed tasks within the City are mentioned
(What’s Working). Areas of concern or within which there can be improvement are listed in a like manner (Opportunities).
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1. Court
Summary
The Courts/Judiciary Subcommittee met to address possible biases that may have directly or indirectly affected judgment,
sentencing, and services offered to “everyone” within the Wheat Ridge community. The group looked at practices within
the municipal court to assure fairness from a race and equity lens. They held bi-monthly meetings as a group and were
able to meet with a broad range of legal professionals with various backgrounds and expertise. The list included; Shandea
Sergent, Public Defender of the city of Golden; Brian Mason, Adams County District Attorney; Kersten Armstrong, Wheat
Ridge Court Administrator; Madeline Champ, Wheat Ridge Probation Officer; and Chris Randall, Wheat Ridge Municipal
Court Judge.
After carefully considering the possible biases that exist within our community, the subcommittee narrowed its focus and
recommendations in order to address the following areas: Fairness in pre-trial procedures, reduction in recidivism rates,
support structures around reintegration after incarceration, adding additional layers of reminders for adults and juveniles,
diversion, and restorative justice practices.
Research
● Spent two days observing in Wheat Ridge Municipal Court
● Reviewed the Wheat Ridge Municipal Court section of the 2022 Proposed Budget
● Read “Justice Derailed,” A case study of abusive and unconstitutional practices in Colorado city courts; a study
done by the ACLU of Colorado
● 10/19/21: Participated in the One Community DEI Summit
● 11/20/21: Participated in the Jefferson County “Criminal Justice Reform Virtual Town Hall”
● Reviewed “Court Ordered Class List” for the Wheat Ridge Municipal Court
What’s Working
● Wheat Ridge City Council has funded court resources for the indigent and increased that amount from $5,000 in
2021 to $10,000 in 2022.
● A court for Special Populations has been established for one Thursday/month.
● Court sentencing is customized/individualized
● Defendants are treated with dignity by the judge.
● The court is working to be more proactive than reactive.
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● Court reminders make a difference when it comes to court attendance.
Opportunities
● There is no homeless shelter in Wheat Ridge where individuals can sleep, which can lead to trespassing tickets
when someone seeks shelter overnight.
● When the Task Force members observed Wheat Ridge Municipal Court, they found instances where juveniles of
color are not treated respectfully in court before the judge appears.
● The use of indigent resources has not been fully utilized and could use improvement.
● The Homeless Court should bring the homeless population to one spot to see what they can do to help them with
getting identification, so the people can start getting services they need for work and for a place to stay.
Recommendations Timeline Cost DEI Benefit
Require anti-bias training for all staff/contractors associated with the Wheat
Ridge Municipal court. Short term Low High
Continue using virtual options as much as possible as an alternative to in-
person court. Short term Low High
Monitor and make use of all Judicial Assistance Fund resources to allow for
expenses such as: court-ordered classes, drug tests, therapy, rehabilitation. Short term Low High
Review the impact and implementation of the current financial assistance form
used to determine eligibility of services. Short term Low Medium
Review financial submissions that were denied and/or reasons for the denial.
Provide assistance with filling out the financial assistance form. Short term Medium High
Provide more resources to annually audit and survey clients regarding the
quality of mandated court classes (both those provided online and those offered
in the community.) Expand, continue, or eliminate funding based on audits and
evaluations. Verify that classes can be provided in all languages needed. Mid Term Medium Medium
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Provide alternate venues and resources to host the Special Populations court
days to make them more accessible to the population that utilizes the day. Short term Low High
Add QR codes for the comment card/survey that is offered as people leave the
courthouse to allow the survey to be more accessible. Short term Low Medium
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2. Education
Summary
The Education Subcommittee has been in contact and working with the schools that serve Wheat Ridge: Prospect Valley,
Kullerstrand, Stevens, Wilmore-Davis, PEAK, Everitt, WRHS, Jefferson HS, and Golden HS. The subcommittee has five
members, including a teacher and a JeffCo student, so they felt well-equipped to work on this subject matter.
The subcommittee reviewed both individual school and district-wide work on the topics of everything from family services,
addressing inequities in schools, mental health, transportation, and safe spaces for all. The subcommittee has been able
to access district-wide enrollment data, which is broken down by race, minority status, and free or reduced lunch status.
JeffCo schools has also supplied the group with some of their policy work around treatment of families and community,
treatment of staff, treatment of students, and school safety. This work has been impacted by the challenging climate the
pandemic has created for all educators and school staff, and the subcommittee is certainly most grateful to them for their
time and dedication to their students in such a trying time.
It is also worth noting that on August 25, 2022, Jefferson County Public Schools announced the intent to close 16 area
schools at the end of the 2022-23 school year, three of which serve the city of Wheat Ridge: Kullerstrand, Wilmore Davis
and New Classical Academy at Vivian elementary schools.
Research
● Compiled enrollment data around race, ethnicity, and free lunch status for each school serving Wheat Ridge.
● Researched specific programming and organization around race and equity at the school level. Each school that
serves Wheat Ridge has developed an office or team focusing on this work. The support covers everything from
family services, addressing inequities, mental health, transportation, and safe spaces for all.
● Learned in the spring of 2020 that JeffCo Public Schools launched a ‘Commitment to Equity Change model’ district
wide. There is also a robust list of policies at the district level that revolve around equity in the classroom, family
support, school safety, and staff equity and support.
What’s Working
● From JeffCo Public Schools: in Spring of 2020, they launched a ‘Commitment to Equity Change model’ district
wide. There is also a robust list of policies at the district level that revolve around equity in the classroom, family
support, school safety, and staff equity and support.
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● At the school level, each campus has created an office or point person to work specifically for that schools’ student
body. This has allowed each school to tailor to the specific needs of their students and families.
● This work, regardless of school, is all-encompassing and covers everything from family services, addressing
inequities, mental health, transportation, and safe spaces for all.
Opportunities
● Since each school has its equity work and support housed in a different office or department, it is difficult to know
what issues or topics are coming up. More specifically, are the issues isolated or widespread; what solutions and
partnerships are emerging to help; and how are the issues and solutions communicated in a transparent manner?
● Schools could benefit from reinforcing the Mental Health support they receive. SROs are called to deal with mental
health issues where trained counselors may be better equipped to assist.
Recommendations Timeline Cost DEI Benefit
Divest from relying on SROs, and instead invest in School Nurses,
Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counselors. Short term High High
Work to retool the SRO role, moving away from law enforcement association
and more towards mental health and ‘whole person’ support. Take
responsibility away from one person to a team of health professionals and
support for the student body and their families. Short term High High
Increase support for mental health and family support in each school, by
utilizing mental health support agencies such as Jefferson Center for Mental
Health. Short term High High
Endorse ‘Safe Zone’ curriculum in all schools Short term Medium High
Continue support and/or increase funding for an additional Hub at Everitt
Middle School. Short term Medium High
Provide gender neutral bathrooms in all schools Long Term High High
Ensure that there are nurses and counseling staff at all WR schools Mid term High High
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3. Police
Summary
The Police Subcommittee broke the Police Policies down into five sets of sections, effectively giving the initial five
members equal page counts to review and compile comments on. The final review includes general areas of observed
ideas and issues, specific recommendations based on the WRPD Policies and recommendations based on the activities
of similar groups in other cities that are doing similar work. Below includes a list of meetings that took place:
● Bimonthly meetings with Police Sub-Committee
● Documentation review meetings
● Met with Division Chief Darrel Guadnola
● Met with Police Investigator Jeremiah Brunner (Attorney General Office)
● Met monthly as a focus group to discuss
● Met with Court and Judiciary Subcommittee
● Met with Chief Murtha, Division Chiefs Lorentz and Guadnola, and Accreditation Manager Mary Kyler
Research
The Wheat Ridge City Council’s Race and Equity Task Force reviewed the policies and procedures of the City Police
Department including the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) document using a racial and equity lens. The
subcommittee considered how the policies set forth addressed existing disparities among groups historically excluded
from decision making based on race/ethnicity, gender, religious affiliation, language, ability or LGBTQ+ identities, and if
such policies created barriers for equitable outcomes and access among these groups. The subcommittee also did the
following:
● One member enrolled in Prosecution Leaders of Now via Stanford University Business
● Reviewed SB 20-217 regarding Police Accountability
● Reviewed AG’s Patterns and Practices Report (Aurora Police Department)
● Police Executive Research Forum’s (PERF) 30 Guiding Principles on Use of Force (Integrated Communications,
Assessment, and Tactics - ICAT)
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● Reviewed the top 20 policies that were listed on the City website, and were provided the remaining policies by
Mary Kyler. The subcommittee did not have the time or capacity to review all policies.
● Worked with the Center for Policing Equity to review recommendations and provide feedback
What’s Working
● WRPD has already created a Community Advisory Group (CAG) that meets monthly
● WRPD has invested in and adopted a relationship-based policing model
● Wheat Ridge has a co-responder who works with Police and the City’s navigators
● WRPD has a working relationship with Jefferson Center For Mental Health
● WRPD has a Facebook page and uses it to educate and interact with the public
● WRPD has instituted Drug Education Programs at Mountain Phoenix Community School
● WRPD already uses body-worn cameras with all officers
● As part of SB 20-217, WRPD is required to create an annual report related to use of force, internal investigations,
police conduct and unannounced entry, and report the data to the Department of Criminal Justice.
● WRPD has rolled out Power Engage, a tool that sends a survey out to community members after a police
community interaction. A QR code is also included on all business cards that links to a survey and to the PD’s
complaint process.
● Arvada Fire (which covers a portion of Wheat Ridge) has a new program similar to Denver’s STAR program, which
includes medical and clinician support.
Opportunities
● There is a need to link statutes, case law, and policies that are referred to in the (policies) document. As things
change over time, it is difficult to find and reference background details and relevant history.
● There are opportunities to provide additional clarity in policy sections (e.g. defining terms, causes for action, reference
to case law).
● Police Department social media posts are at times binary (good guys vs. bad guys) and may encourage demeaning
and stereotypical thinking about individuals.
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Recommendations Timeline Cost DEI Benefit
Provide information related to accountability and decision making. Consider the
creation of a Civilian Oversight Body that is independent from the police department
to ensure accessible complaint processes, increase transparency, deter police
misconduct, and promote thorough and fair investigations. Short Term Low High
Make the procedure for community members to register complaints to the City more
transparent and easy to find on the City website Short Term Low High
Share general information to the public more transparently and consistently, using
various digital and analog platforms, to ensure that all residents have the same
access to and understanding of police-related information. Short Term Low High
Consider opportunities to navigate the challenges of social media comments more
effectively while also considering the legal liability of comment moderation. Short Term Low High
Do not use stereotypes and binary language when describing suspects and persons
committing crimes. Short Term Low High
Once SB 20-217 data has been reported to the Department of Criminal Justice, share
the results publicly with the community when published. The City should also publish
Relative Risk data as it relates to these results. Short Term Low High
Provide definitive guidance and additional methods to the public related to the
sharing of police interaction experience. Everyone may not feel safe using the
existing methods, and alternative methods to provide feedback may be helpful. Mid Term Low High
Evaluate the current DEI training for WRPD staff through Civilian Oversight Group. Mid Term Low High
Partner with and/or develop a program like Denver Support Team Assistance (STAR)
Response Program to better connect mental health providers to calls for service
related to individuals in need of support. Short Term Medium High
Update policies to include language that is more inclusive of marginalized groups. Mid Term Low High
Ban no-knock warrants and the use of tear gas. Short Term Low High
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4. Human Resources
Summary
Michael Clasen, HR Manager for Wheat Ridge, and Millie Lewis, HR Business Partner, met with the Race and Equity
Task Force on May 12, 2022 and July 14, 2022. The objectives for the presentation were:
● How to better understand the role and history of Human Resources
● How to better understand how people policies and practices work in Wheat Ridge
● How diversity and equity potentially are impacted by practices
● How practices and policy have changed
● What the departments are doing to improve DEI efforts
Research
● Wheat Ridge is 75% white and 20% Hispanic. Employee demographics reveal that 87% are white and 8% are
Hispanic.
● It is difficult to recruit people of color when they see no one who looks like them particularly on hiring panels.
● Policies can inadvertently or deliberately include or exclude people.
● Employment practices around discipline and corrective action have not changed much in decades.
● Policies don’t always reflect values or City vision, yet many are still “best practices”.
● Work group practices may vary from organizational practices.
● Enforcement can be situational or highly subjective (“good/unskilled” supervisors).
What’s Working
● In the city’s policy, there is a statement of diversity and inclusion.
● Recent updates from Human Resources:
○ Several EAP sessions have been conducted on unconscious bias
○ Training and Supervisor Training
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○ Anti-Harassment/Discrimination every other year and on demand video
○ Removed current salary disclosure
○ Removed felony background question on application
○ Continuing to update and review City policies
Opportunities
● There is a lack of diversity with employees. Other than females, there is limited diversity in the senior level staff.
● Human Resources most often uses traditional websites (governmentjobs.com, LinkedIn, etc.) when posting new
positions, rather than conducting outreach or considering more targeted recruitment options. This can lead to staff
hoping that diverse candidates come to the city instead of seeking out the voices that are missing from the city’s
work and culture.
Recommendations Timeline Cost DEI Benefit
Meet with peer agency HR managers and attend HR conferences to stay up to
date on best practices. Mid term High High
Hold the division accountable for improving inclusionary practices. Short term Low Medium
Use language in the job posting to make sure applicants know that Wheat Ridge
is an inclusive government. Short term Low High
Examine the resume screening process by including blind recruitment with no
names or photos. Short term Low High
Provide “lunch and learn” opportunities for staff to encourage professional
growth. Short term Medium High
Increase the staff diversity on interview panels to create a more welcoming
environment for interview candidates. Mid Term Medium High
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Create a mentoring program for all new hires and ensure accountability for this
program by tracking the progress and outcomes. Mid term Low High
Implement "Floating Holiday" policy to offer three (3) floating holidays to
accommodate those who practice other religions. Short term Low Medium
Hire more diverse candidates across all city positions in all departments; Actively
recruit people of color to reflect the population in the city. (e.g., use Latino and
Black recruitment sites). Long term Low High
Hire and promote more diverse candidates in positions of leadership. Long term Low High
Network in diverse groups, such as Hispanic, Black, LGBTQ communities, to
encourage a continuous pipeline of disparate candidates. Long term Low High
Provide training/certification opportunities to encourage upward mobility for entry
level staff in all areas, but specifically in more field service roles such as Public
Works and Parks and Recreation. Long term Medium Medium
Provide ongoing anti-bias/unconscious bias training for all city employees,
especially HR, as well as contractors who work with the city. Mid term Medium High
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5. Elections
Summary
The Task Force spoke to Jerry Dahl (City Attorney) and Steve Kirkpatrick (City Clerk) in two separate meetings.
Research
The City Clerk’s responsibilities were covered which included liquor licensing, public records, elections, petitions, and
council minutes. The history of the Clerk’s position in City government was presented. The process of how elections are
conducted within the city was discussed. Wheat Ridge is one of only five municipalities in Colorado with an elected clerk.
Potential of conflict of interest if the City Clerk is running for office. This sparked conversation about how the City Clerk
should be an appointed position rather than an elected position; it takes a long time for the City Clerk to get up to speed
because they are elected and not a professional. If a professional is hired, then there can be consistency and efficiency
within this position.
What's Working
● Registered voters are getting their mail in ballots on time.
● There are many ballot boxes around town to deposit one's ballot.
● Local groups often encourage people to register and/or to vote.
● Some district council members hold town halls for candidates.
Opportunities
● It is still difficult for some to access information regarding what is happening in the City of Wheat Ridge without
having access to the internet.
● There is inconsistency in how campaigns are managed in City elections; accountability is not guaranteed for tracing
funding and information sources.
● The City’s website is hard to navigate; information is available in only English. Small groups can block
development in the City.
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Recommendations Timeline Cost DEI Benefit
Update the City Charter to make the role of the City Clerk position appointed
rather than elected Mid term Low Medium
In the case of the City Clerk running for office, a third party should oversee the
election process Short term Low Medium
Create City ordinance requiring declaration of campaign financing Mid term Low High
Research use and potential banning of PAC funds at municipal level Mid term Low High
Promote positive campaign ads at municipal level for elections Short term Low High
Increase access to information for senior and others with limited online skills Mid term Low High
Review voting procedures to ensure voting access for all residents Long term Low High
Provide active outreach to underrepresented groups and provide opportunities for
awareness of how to run for elected positions Mid term Low High
Review the impacts of consecutive term for elected officials Long term Low Low
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6. Economic Opportunity
Summary
The task force spoke with Scott Cutler, Senior Planner about community development and Steve Art, Economic
Development Manager about Wheat Ridge’s business and economic focuses.
Research
● Community Development staff shared information about zoning codes, racial covenants, Wheat Ridge’s limited
housing supply.
● There was discussion in detail about the opportunities for affordable housing options for the Lutheran Legacy
Campus planning with staff from both Economic Development and Community Development.
● Attracting businesses that are owned by a diverse population, for example, LGBTQ+ citizens was discussed.
What’s Working
● Renters and Owners, not just owners, are notified by mail regarding land use decisions and changes.
● Virtual/Hybrid public meetings are being held, as well as the ability to comment on Wheat Ridge Speaks.
● The city focuses on bringing in businesses that can provide consistent and high sales. This is because the city is
mostly funded by sales tax and even offers tax incentives for businesses that bring in a certain level of sales tax.
Opportunities
● The City is in need of diversification of housing types and options.
● With the City focusing on businesses that have high sales, many small businesses consider other factors to
measure success, such as community impact, and employee wages and benefits. Using sales tax as the
measurement of success pushes businesses to solely focus on revenue. The city should be rewarding businesses
for the overall impact on the city and provide support to help those businesses grow.
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● The City should find ways to better enable and encourage its citizens to shop in Wheat Ridge, instead of driving to
Arvada or Lakewood. The best way to do this is to make sure Wheat Ridge citizens can afford to live in the city in
the first place.
● Staff could track demographics of Wheat Ridge businesses through business licensing, which would help the City
to recruit, where necessary, diverse business owners.
● Businesses in the city should focus on their community impact first and foremost. This means offering wages that
allow employees to afford to live where they work. The higher wages Wheat Ridge citizens are making, the more
excess wealth they will have to engage with the local economy and provide more sales tax for the city.
● Sales tax often impacts the poorest communities the most since these taxes do not change based on income and
overall wealth. There are other tax strategies to utilize that would provide tax relief for Wheat Ridge citizens that
need it the most.
● Wheat Ridge should use its resources to help connect minority owned businesses with opportunities and
organizations both within and outside the city.
Recommendations Timeline Cost DEI Benefit
Encourage women and minority-owned businesses in Wheat Ridge Long term Low Medium
Break up City contracts into smaller pieces to allow for more contracting
opportunities, promoting access to capital for women and BIPOC-owned
businesses Long term Medium Medium
Complete business census allowing businesses to share optional demographics
information to better understand what communities they serve and which
communities lack diverse businesses. Long term Low Medium
Audit the cost of living every five years and set the city’s minimum wage to allow
City staff and Wheat Ridge workers to live where they work. Long term High High
Provide reparation-based business grants specifically for groups that were impacted
by colonization, enslavement, redlining, and repression Long term Low Medium
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Increase the number of marijuana retail stores and work to ensure equitable
ownership opportunities. The City could tie marijuana-related revenue to DEI
programming. Short term Low High
Analyze the city’s tax strategy to understand how the current focus impacts the
city’s most vulnerable citizens Mid term High High
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7. Health
Summary
The City’s Homeless Navigator, Rebekah Raudabaugh, presented to the Task Force on November 4, 2021 to share
information about the city’s Homeless Navigation Program and her role as the city’s navigator. Additionally, Zach Lovato,
Parks, Forestry and Open Space Manager, met with the Task Force on February 10, 2022 to discuss Parks and Open
Spaces and to discuss resident access to physical health related opportunities in Wheat Ridge.
Research
After meeting with the Homeless Navigator, the Task Force looked at the Homeless Navigation Quarterly Demographic
Report, which included self-reported demographics from unhoused clients in Wheat Ridge and Edgewater. From the
report, it was shared that 44.7% of this demographic had chronic health conditions and 65.8% had a mental health
disorder. The Task Force also learned that 30.3% had a substance use disorder. The meeting with the Parks, Forestry
and Open Space Manager demonstrated how access to parks and recreation can improve the overall wellbeing of Wheat
Ridge residents. Following these discussions, the Task Force strongly believed there was a need to grow the health-
related services for the community to encourage greater health.
What’s Working
● There are 27 parks listed on the Wheat RIdge Parks and Recreation Website.
● Localworks has provided Yoga classes on the greens.
● Panorama and Hayward Parks have fitness amenities.
● The City partners with Jefferson Center for Mental Health on a co-responder program in Police and with Wheat
Ridge High School to pay for one full time Counselor in the school.
Opportunities
● The 44th Ave subarea plan recommends more connectivity within the city with more sidewalks and bike lanes.
● The City can expand its existing partnership with JCMH to provide on-call accessible, multilingual mental health
service kiosks throughout the city.
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Recommendations Timeline Cost DEI Benefit
Create a recreation center voucher for fitness classes or have a lottery to attend
fitness classes with the goal to increase usage for those without passes. Short term Low Medium
Provide accessibility and connectivity to walk to healthy food stores/restaurants and
health services. Mid Term High High
The City can conduct more free activities, such as outdoor activity classes (yoga,
meditation, etc.) at city parks. Short term Low High
Partner for mobile health units for healthcare and vaccine access (physical health,
drug support, mental health, etc.). Mid term High High
Create partnership for a community health center at Lutheran Legacy Campus for
free services. Long term High High
Create/add a recreation center on the east side of the city. Long term High High
Help provide financial assistance to Wheat Ridge residents for post-life expenses
(cremation, composting, funeral, etc.). Long Term High High
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8. Homelessness
Summary
The City’s Homeless Navigator Rebekah Raudabaugh gave a presentation to the Task Force on November 4, 2021,
detailing the specifics of her role and the needs of the community.
Research
● Rebekah covered a general background, current state of best practices, the role of a homeless navigator,
demographics and resources. She also took questions from the Task Force.
● Rebekah also shared her educational background and work experience in criminal justice, psychology and social
work.
● The intentions for the homeless navigation were explained along with best practices and the role of the navigator.
● Trauma informed care was covered as was the relationship with the police department.
● Rebekah talked about her caseload and her day-to-day responsibilities.
What’s Working
● At the time of the presentation, the Wheat Ridge City Council had approved a full time Homeless Navigator and
hired Rebekah to serve Wheat Ridge, Golden and Edgewater.
● The Homeless Navigator keeps a copy of the paperwork in case people experiencing homelessness have their
identification stolen or lost.
● There is a voucher program for using the Recreation Center’s locker rooms.
● The City is part of a County-wide collaboration to develop two housing navigation centers in Jefferson County.
● As of February 2023, the City’s Housing Navigation Program has placed 72 individuals into permanent or
transitional housing.
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Opportunities
● Provide alternatives to camping on city property
● Provide more services to people experiencing homelessness
● Divert homelessness problems away from police
● Anderson Park could be set up with showers, mailboxes and lock boxes to be used to keep items for the unhoused
safe.
Recommendations Timeline Cost DEI Benefit
Provide outdoor storage lockers at Anderson and Fruitdale park. Long Term High High
Provide an address that could be used as a mailing address for PEH, and/or
provide options for unhoused persons to receive mail. Long Term High High
Develop a system for incorporating PEH into programs and/or decision making
and compensating them for their time. Mid Term Medium High
Pursue a "tiny home village" or Safe Outdoor Space program. Mid Term High High
Establish a low- to no-barrier job training/work program for PEH. Mid Term Medium High
Build shelters and support systems to help provide solutions within the city
instead of sending unhoused people to neighboring cities for those resources. Long Term High High
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9. Affordable Housing
Summary
Affordable Housing is a serious concern for the city of Wheat Ridge and the issue of homelessness and affordable
housing are closely tied together. The Homeless Navigator (Rebekah Raudabaugh) gave a presentation on how she
works with the homeless population in Wheat Ridge. Eric Ameigh, czb Director of Operations and Special Projects and
Jeff Hirt, Senior Neighborhood Planner, provided input regarding affordable housing.
Research
Eric Ameigh explained about the City’s new Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan (the Strategy) on May 26, 2022.
The Task Force emphasized how important this issue was to address soon and provided valuable input. Some of the
questions raised by the Task Force included whether there will be a monitoring system for the Strategy’s implementation,
what are the economic realities of providing affordable housing, and making sure there is clarity around what the City
means with the term “affordable housing”. The Task Force’s questions and comments informed the drafting of the
Strategy that City Council adopted on January 9, 2023. The Strategy includes a Wheat Ridge-specific affordable housing
needs assessment that quantifies the problem and the specific households that are most cost burdened and have the
least options for housing in the community.
What’s Working
● Fruitdale School project is a good example of housing with affordable units.
● City Council approved the Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan.
● Being addressed through Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan, the Strategy calls for the City to support
low income affordable housing providers and lays out a number of actions the City can take to support workforce
housing for those serving Wheat Ridge like police officers, teachers, nurses, and firefighters that increasingly
cannot afford to rent or buy a home in Wheat Ridge.
● City Council approved an ordinance allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
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Opportunities
● The Task Force wants Wheat Ridge to be a safe haven with services within the bus route to make it easy for
people who need services to be able to get them.
● A tiny village in Wheat Ridge could help with affordable housing.
Recommendations Timeline Cost DEI Benefit
Where there is affordable housing throughout the city, partner with local
agencies to provide ancillary services, such as affordable healthcare,
childcare, and community and personal/community garden space. Long term High High
Ensure that affordable and workforce housing has good aesthetic standards
in order to lessen the stigma attached to these projects. Mid Term Medium High
Provide affordable and mixed income housing as part of the Lutheran
Legacy campus redevelopment. Long term High High
Create a program that helps preserve Wheat Ridge’s existing affordable
housing stock (e.g., Wheat Ridge has a relatively higher number of rental
units with lower rates than surrounding communities). Mid term High High
Create a Wheat Ridge Housing Fund that allows the City to take advantage
of affordable housing opportunities. Short term High High
Revise the zoning code to provide more flexibility for affordable housing
projects, and in some cases to require affordable housing for developments. Mid term Low High
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10. Infrastructure
Summary
Infrastructure is the basic physical, public systems of an area, which include transportation systems and communication
networks. The Task Force focused on this topic to ensure that everyone in Wheat Ridge can move around, exist safely
and communicate in Wheat Ridge.
Research
The Task Force consulted with a member of the Active Transportation Advisory Team to determine opportunities for
improvement related to accessibility with roads, sidewalks and bike lanes.
What’s Working
● The City passed a ballot initiative in 2018 to authorize the City to provide high speed internet services.
● The City is increasing funding to support the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.
● The City is adding sidewalks on 35th Ave.
● The Wadsworth Improvement Project will add a sidewalk between 32nd and 35th for multimodal use
● The City adopted a 44th Ave. subarea plan, which included recommendations for sidewalk and corridor
connectivity.
Opportunities
● The City has already paved the way to implement city-provided broadband services, and should consider moving
forward on that initiative.
● The 2E bond package is wrapping up and the City could bring a new ballot initiative forward to public vote for a new
bond package to increase sidewalk connectivity.
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Recommendations Timeline Cost DEI Benefit
Increase affordable access to the internet by providing municipal fiber. Long Term High High
Check that the repair and improvement of civil infrastructure is not affected by
income or race. Long Term Medium High
Implement 44th Subarea Plan recommendations. Long Term High High
Create a volunteer program for clearing snow on sidewalks after snowstorms. Short Term Low High
Invest in streetscape and drainage improvements across the city. Long Term High High
Research sidewalk connectivity as it relates to race, income and disability. Medium Term Low High
Increase multimodal accessibility and corresponding signage. Long Term High High
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11. City Charter
Summary
The Task Force was briefed on the charter by the following:
● Patrick Goff, City Manager
● Jerry Dahl, City Attorney
● Steve Kirkpatrick, City Clerk
Research
● The complete Charter was reviewed through the race and equity lens.
● Each section was broken into seven different topics for easier analysis. (see: Appendix B)
● When researching the focus topics, they were related to the Charter to help guide recommendations
● What was found:
○ Charter is old fashioned
○ Charter is difficult to change
○ Charter language is exclusive
○ Charter is disorganized, clunky, and chaotic. Work needs to be done to make this a usable resource again
What’s Working
● The Charter gives a good structure to operating the city.
● The Charter covers a substantial amount of governing for the city.
Opportunities
● The Charter uses outdated language and references. The City is looking into other areas in the Charter to update,
and while that is taking place, there is an opportunity to update the Charter to be more inclusive.
● The City should consider updating density requirements to make the city more inclusive.
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Recommendations Timeline Cost DEI Benefit
Update all language in the Charter to be gender neutral and/or gender inclusive. Long Term High Medium
Update language in Charter to be more inclusive of all places of worship. Long Term High Medium
Translate the Charter into Spanish. Short Term Low High
Expand polling place hours on municipal election days. Short Term Medium High
Remove being a registered elector as a requirement to participate in city politics.
The requirement should be Wheat Ridge residence. Long Term High High
Include long term renters as residents. Long Term High High
Remove height and density provisions in the City Charter. Long Term High High
Remove family unit requirements for density limitations. Long Term High High
Review the Charter to be updated every 8-12 years to help keep relevant. Long Term Low High
Change and simplify the process by which the Charter is able to be updated. Long Term High High
Expand roles for city positions in the Charter (Mayor, City Manager, etc.) to
include equity and engagement. Long Term High High
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GLOSSARY
Accessibility: The degree to which a product, service or environment is capable of being used or accessed by people
with disabilities.
Anti-Bias (training): Anti-bias Training is an approach designed to increase understanding of differences and their value
to a respectful and civil society and to actively challenge bias, stereotypes, and all forms of discrimination.
Bias: Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in an unfair or negative
way which results from our need to quickly classify individuals into categories.
DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Disability: Physical or mental impairment that affects a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
Discrimination: The unequal treatment of members of various groups, based on conscious or unconscious prejudice,
which favors one group over others on differences of race, gender, economic class, sexual orientation, physical ability,
religion, language, age, national identity, and other categories.
Diversity: All the ways in which people differ, encompassing age, class, ethnicity, gender, health, physical and mental
ability, race, sexual orientation, religion, physical size, education level, job and function, personality traits, and other
human differences.
Equity: Fair treatment for all while striving to identify and eliminate inequities and barriers. When one’s identity cannot
predict the outcome. The principle of equity acknowledges that there are historically underserved and underrepresented
populations and that fairness regarding these unbalanced conditions is necessary to provide equal opportunities to all
groups.
Equity Lens: A critical thinking approach to undoing institutional and structural racism, which evaluates burdens,
benefits, and outcomes to underserved communities. A series of questions designed to do this.
Inclusion: The act of creating an environment in which any individual or group will be welcomed, respected, supported
and valued as a fully participating member.
Indigent: Suffering from extreme poverty.
Justice: The process of society moving from an unfair, unequal, or inequitable state to one that is fair, equal, or
equitable. A transformative practice that relies on the entire community to acknowledge past and current harms to reform
societal morals and subsequently the governing laws. Proactive enforcement of policies, practices, and attitudes that
produce equitable access, opportunities, treatment, and outcomes for all regardless of the various identities that one
holds.
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LGBTQ+: Acronym that refers to communities of individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer. The plus
(+) includes all other expressions of gender identity and sexual orientation and recognizes that definitions may grow and
evolve overtime.
Marginalized Group: A group or community that experiences discrimination and exclusion because of unequal power
relationships across economic, political, social, and cultural dimensions.
Queer: An umbrella term that can refer to anyone who transgresses society’s view of gender or sexuality.
Race: A social construct that divides people into distinct groups based on characteristics such as physical appearance
(particularly skin color), ancestral heritage, cultural affiliation, cultural history, ethnic classification for the purpose of
establishing and maintaining privilege and power.
Racist: A person whose belief that racial differences produce or are associated with inherent superiority or inferiority. It is
when a person discriminates against an entire racial group.
Relative Risk: A measure of the risk of a certain event happening in one group compared to the risk of the same event
happening in another group. (Probability of event in group 1)/ (Probability of event in group 2). Can be used to compare
events in a marginalized group to events in a dominant group.
Restorative Justice: a system of criminal justice that focuses on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation
with victims and the community at large. The three core elements are Encounter, Repair and Transform.
Safe Zone: A place where people are open to talking about and being supportive of LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, and Queer/Questioning +) individuals and identities.
Resources
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Glossary, College of the Environment, University of Washington
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Key Terms and Definitions, National Association of Counties
Glossary of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) Terms, Harvard Human Resources
Shared City-Wide Definitions of Racial Equity Terms, Office of Equity, City of Portland
City of Wheat Ridge Race and Equity Task Force Recommendation Report
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APPENDICES
A. Bylaws
B. City Charter spreadsheet
C. City of Wheat Ridge Demographics - Community Profile
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
RACE AND EQUITY TASK FORCE
BYLAWS
I. PURPOSE
1. Carry out, in an impartial manner, a thorough review of City policies, services,
and ordinances to identify policies and practices that contribute to discrimination.
2. Provide updates and report recommendations to City Council, including ways in
which success will be measured toward becoming a more diverse, equitable,
inclusive and responsive community.
II. MEMBERSHIP
A. MEMBERSHIP DESCRIPTION AND TERM
1. The Task Force is selected by City Council to include between 12-20 total
members. Each District will select two to four members and the Mayor will
select the remaining appointments. There must be at least one member
represented from each district, and residents must make up a majority of the
Task Force.
2. There are no terms of office defined for appointed Task Force members.
These members serve on the Task Force until replaced.
B. ABSENCES AND TERMINATION
1. Absences should be communicated by phone or email to the Task Force staff
liaison in advance of a meeting.
2. A member may be removed for reasonable cause under the following
procedure. The member shall be given notice in writing for the specific
grounds of removal at least five (5) days prior to a special meeting. An
affirmative vote of the majority of members present at said meeting is
necessary for removal.
III. OFFICERS
A. POSITIONS AND DUTIES
1. The officers of the Committee shall consist of the 3 Co-Chairpersons. Each will
share the responsibility and work of coordinating the efforts of the entire Task
Force.
2. The Co-Chairpersons shall work with the City Staff Liaison to develop the agenda
for each meeting.
3. Co-Chairpersons shall be the presiding officer(s) at all monthly and special Task
Force meetings.
4. In the absence of an individual Chairperson for 60 days or more, an attending
member of the Task Force shall be chosen by the Task Force at the meeting or
until the Co-Chairperson returns or an election of officers is held.
B. ELECTIONS
1. Officers were originally volunteers, but should a need arise, they will be replaced
by election as follows.
2. Officers shall be elected by the Task Force by a majority vote and take office
immediately.
3. A Task Force member can nominate only one member for one office at a time.
Each office shall be voted on separately.
C. SUB-COMMITTEES
1. Sub-Committees are self-governing and can be organized based on the individual
task and complexity of the task.
2. They are responsible to the Co-Chairs for providing information supporting
Quarterly updates.
3. Each must provide the Task Force with
a. Documentation of process and work accomplished, to include written or
recorded records of meetings and conversations.
b. Documentation of recommendations that will advance Race and Equity
IV. MEETINGS
1. The regular meeting of the Task Force shall be held every second and fourth
Thursday of each month.
2. Public Participation
a. All meetings of the Task Force are open to the public.
b. Members of the public may not vote, but may participate during the Public
Comment portion at the beginning of each meeting for up to five minutes
per comment.
c. The Task Force will not require members of the public to register their
names or other information, to complete a questionnaire, or to perform any
other action as a precondition for attending a meeting.
3. For in-person meetings, the Task Force will hold all meetings in accessible
facilities.
4. Cancellation of any Task Force meeting is at the discretion of the Committee
Chairperson or City Staff Liaison.
V. PROCEDURES
1. A majority of the Task Force members appointed and currently serving
constitutes a quorum for meetings.
2. The Task Force may discuss issues and deal with administrative matters in the
absence of a quorum, but it may not adopt any resolution, order, or directive
unless a quorum is present.
3. A simple majority vote of the members present is required for passage of any
motion.
4. Agenda items will be voted on by a simple raised hand when voting for a
particular motion.
5. In the event a motion fails to receive a majority vote, it shall conclusively be
presumed that no action has been taken, and it shall be required that a second
motion be made, seconded, and adopted by majority vote indicating the definite
action (either granting or refusing the requested action).
6. In the event of a tie, debate will continue and votes will be recast until a majority
is reached.
VI. APPROVAL OF BYLAWS
The Bylaws will be adopted only by a majority vote from the Task Force with oversight by City
staff liaison. Changes to the Bylaws will become in effect upon approval from the Task Force
and City staff liaison.
VII. AMENDMENTS
Added if needed
CHARTER‐BREAKDOWN
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Part 1 ‐ Charter
Chapter 1 ‐ General Provisions
Sec. 1.2. ‐ Rights and liabilities
Sec. 1.3. ‐ Powers of self‐government
Sec. 1.4. ‐ Form of government
Sec. 1.5. ‐ Present ordinances
CHAPTER II. ‐ ELECTIONS
Sec. 2.1. ‐ Colorado municipal elections laws adopted
Sec. 2.2. ‐ Municipal elections
Sec. 2.3. ‐ Disclosure
Sec. 2.4. ‐ Election commission
Sec. 2.5. ‐ Nonpartisan elections
Sec. 2.6. ‐ Recall from office
Sec. 2.7. ‐ Recall procedure
CHAPTER III. ‐ MAYOR AND ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 3.1. ‐ Election of mayor
Sec. 3.2. ‐ Power and duties of the mayor
Sec. 3.3. ‐ Mayor pro tempore
Sec. 3.4. ‐ Manager
Sec. 3.5. ‐ Administrative departments
Sec. 3.6. ‐ Relationship of administrative service to council
Sec. 3.7. ‐ Election of city clerk
Sec. 3.8. ‐ Duties of the city clerk
Sec. 3.9. ‐ Election of treasurer
Sec. 3.10. ‐ Duties of the treasurer
Sec. 3.11. ‐ Vacancies in elective offices
Sec. 3.12. ‐ Compensation of elected officials
Sec. 3.13. ‐ Oath of office
Sec. 3.14. ‐ Conflict of interest
Sec. 3.15. ‐ Bonding of employees
CHAPTER IV. ‐ COUNCIL
Sec. 4.1. ‐ The city council
Sec. 4.2. ‐ Council districts
Sec. 4.3. ‐ Terms of office
Sec. 4.4. ‐ Qualifications
Sec. 4.5. ‐ Vacancies
Sec. 4.6. ‐ Compensation
Sec. 4.7. ‐ Powers of council
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Sec. 4.9. ‐ Relationship to administrative service
Sec. 4.10. ‐ Conflict of interest
CHAPTER V. ‐ COUNCIL PROCEDURE AND LEGISLATION
Sec. 5.1. ‐ Regular meetings
Sec. 5.2. ‐ Special meetings
Sec. 5.3. ‐ Business at special meetings
Sec. 5.4. ‐ Quorum; adjournment of meeting
Sec. 5.5. ‐ Council attendance at meetings
Sec. 5.6. ‐ Meetings to be public
Sec. 5.7. ‐ Executive sessions
Sec. 5.8. ‐ Council acts
Sec. 5.9. ‐ Voting
Sec. 5.10. ‐ Action by ordinance required
Sec. 5.10.1. ‐ Building height and density limitations
Sec. 5.11. ‐ Form of ordinances
Sec. 5.12. ‐ Procedure
Sec. 5.13. ‐ Emergency ordinances
Sec. 5.14. ‐ Veto by mayor
Sec. 5.16. ‐ Standard codes adopted by reference
Sec. 5.17. ‐ Severability of ordinances
Sec. 5.18. ‐ Disposition of ordinances
Sec. 5.19. ‐ Public records
Sec. 5.20. ‐ Street width designation
CHAPTER VI. ‐ INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM
Sec. 6.1. ‐ Initiative
Sec. 6.2. ‐ Referendum
Sec. 6.3. ‐ Ordinances referred to the people
Sec. 6.4. ‐ Certificate of clerk; amendment of petition
Sec. 6.5. ‐ Prohibition of amendment or reenactment
Sec. 6.6. ‐ Implementation
CHAPTER VII. ‐ PERSONNEL
Sec. 7.1. ‐ Personnel system
CHAPTER VIII. ‐ LEGAL AND JUDICIARY
Sec. 8.1. ‐ City attorney
Sec. 8.2. ‐ Municipal court
Sec. 8.3. ‐ Tenure and removal of judges
Sec. 8.4. ‐ Duties of the presiding judge
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Sec. 8.5. ‐ Compensation of judges
CHAPTER IX. ‐ BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Sec. 9.1. ‐ Existing boards and commissions
Sec. 9.2. ‐ Right to establish
Sec. 9.3. ‐ Appointments to boards or commissions
Sec. 9.4. ‐ Procedures of boards and commissions
CHAPTER X. ‐ FINANCE AND BUDGET
Sec. 10.1. ‐ Fiscal year
Sec. 10.2. ‐ Submission of budget
Sec. 10.3. ‐ Budget message
Sec. 10.4. ‐ Budget content
Sec. 10.5. ‐ Balanced budget required
Sec. 10.6. ‐ Capital program
Sec. 10.7. ‐ Public hearing
Sec. 10.8. ‐ Council amendments
Sec. 10.9. ‐ Council budget adoption
Sec. 10.10. ‐ Property tax levy and budget appropriations
Sec. 10.11. ‐ Budget status report
Sec. 10.12. ‐ Amendments after adoption
Sec. 10.13. ‐ Lapse of appropriation
Sec. 10.14. ‐ Public record
Sec. 10.15. ‐ Independent audit
CHAPTER XI. ‐ TAXATION
Sec. 11.1. ‐ Tax authority and limitations
Sec. 11.2. ‐ Collection of taxes
Sec. 11.3. ‐ Authority to acquire property
CHAPTER XII. ‐ MUNICIPAL FUNDING
Sec. 12.1. ‐ Forms of borrowing
Sec. 12.2. ‐ Short‐term notes
Sec. 12.3. ‐ General obligation bonds
Sec. 12.4. ‐ Revenue bonds
Sec. 12.5. ‐ Revenue bonds funded by sales and use tax
Sec. 12.6. ‐ Refunding bonds
Sec. 12.7. ‐ Limitations on indebtedness
Sec. 12.8. ‐ Bonds: Interest, sale, prepayment
Sec. 12.9. ‐ Long‐term installment contracts, rentals and leaseholds—City property
Sec. 12.10. ‐ Approval of tax increment financing, revenue sharing and cost sharing agreement
CHAPTER XIII. ‐ IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
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Sec. 13.1. ‐ Creation of special or local improvement districts
Sec. 13.2. ‐ Power to create special or local improvement districts
Sec. 13.3. ‐ Improvement district bonds; levy for general benefit to special fund; pledge of credit
Sec. 13.4. ‐ Transfers from unencumbered special or local improvement district funds
Sec. 13.5. ‐ Payment of bonds by city
Sec. 13.6. ‐ Review of improvement district proceedings
CHAPTER XIV. ‐ INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Sec. 14.1. ‐ Regional service authorities
Sec. 14.2. ‐ Cooperative intergovernmental contracts
CHAPTER XV. ‐ UTILITIES AND FRANCHISES
Sec. 15.1. ‐ General powers
Sec. 15.2. ‐ Water rights
Sec. 15.3. ‐ Utility rates
Sec. 15.4. ‐ Management of municipal utilities
Sec. 15.5. ‐ Use of public places by utilities
Sec. 15.6. ‐ Granting of franchises
Sec. 15.7. ‐ Existing franchises
Sec. 15.8. ‐ Transit facilities
Sec. 15.9. ‐ Revocable permits
Sec. 15.10. ‐ Franchise records
CHAPTER XVI. ‐ MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 16.1. ‐ Reservation of power
Sec. 16.2. ‐ Bequests, gifts and donations
Sec. 16.3. ‐ Liability of the city
Sec. 16.4. ‐ Eminent domain
Sec. 16.5. ‐ Sale of real property
Sec. 16.6. ‐ Severability of Charter provisions
Sec. 16.7. ‐ Charter amendments
Sec. 16.8. ‐ Procedure to amend the Charter
Sec. 16.9. ‐ Charter repeal
Sec. 16.10. ‐ Interpretations
Sec. 16.11. ‐ Definitions
Sec. 16.12. ‐ Chapter and section headings
CHAPTER XVII. ‐ TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 17.1. ‐ Effective date of Charter
Sec. 17.2. ‐ Status of transitional provisions
Sec. 17.3. ‐ Transition period
Sec. 17.4. ‐ Prior city legislation
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Sec. 17.6. ‐ Continuation of boards and commissions
Sec. 17.7. ‐ Continuation of appointed officers and employees
Sec. 17.8. ‐ Saving clause
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Wheat Ridge Community Profile
Item No. 2
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Patrick Goff, City Manager
DATE: March 30, 2023
SUBJECT: Sales Tax Extension Survey Results
ISSUE:
A survey was conducted between March 9th and March 23rd by Magellan Strategies to obtain
input from Wheat Ridge residents and to measure support for or against a proposed ballot measure to retain the City’s current ½ cent temporary sales tax rate. Representatives from Magellan Strategies will present the results of the survey at the April 3rd study session.
BACKGROUND:
In 2016, Wheat Ridge voters approved a ½ cent temporary sales and use tax increase and authorized the issuance of debt in the amount of $33 million for four public infrastructure projects. The tax increase will expire on December 31, 2028 or when $38.5 million is raised, whichever occurs first. City staff anticipates the temporary tax increase will generate $38.5
million and hit the cap by late 2024. The $33 million was allocated for the following projects:
Clear Creek Crossing – new access ramps off I-70 for a 100-acre mixed use development including a new Intermountain Healthcare Lutheran medical campus, multi-family housing, Life Time Fitness health club, hotels, new restaurants, and shopping. The access ramps are complete.
Anderson Park – modernization of the park to include upgrades to the Anderson Building recreation center and outdoor pool, baseball field replacement with a multi-purpose sports field, reconstruction of soccer field and upgrade of park pavilion. This project is complete.
Wadsworth Boulevard – reconstruction of Wadsworth between 35th Avenue and I-70 to include
additional lanes to decrease congestion, continuous sidewalks on both sides of the street for improved pedestrian and bicyclist mobility, and enhanced streetscape and landscaping. This project is underway.
Wheat Ridge – Ward Commuter Rail Station – reconstruction of the adjacent streets, new
traffic signals, pedestrian bridge over the rail line, and pedestrian access improvements to facilitate redevelopment and economic development opportunities in the area surrounding the rail station. This project is underway.
The Mayor and City Council held a planning retreat with staff on January 20 and 21 to review
past accomplishments and to plan for the future. This year’s retreat focused primarily on a discussion about a potential November 2023 ballot measure to extend the City’s temporary ½
2023 Sales Tax Extension Survey Results April 3, 2023
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cent sales tax; for a number of years beyond 2024 and to issue debt to provide funding for additional, critical capital improvement projects across the City.
City Council and staff participated in a facilitated exercise at the retreat to prioritize which unfunded capital improvement projects should be considered next for funding. Projects under consideration include:
• Recreation Center Expansion
• Sidewalks and street improvements along 38th Avenue from Youngfield to Kipling
• Sidewalks and street improvements along 38th Avenue from Wadsworth to Harlan
• Wider sidewalks along 44th Avenue from Ward to Kipling
• Improvements on 44th Avenue including new signals and pedestrian crossings between Kipling and Ward
• Sidewalks along Youngfield Street from 38th to 44th Avenue
• Sidewalks and bike lanes on 32nd Avenue from Kipling to Wadsworth
• Sidewalk gap improvements throughout the city with emphasis on areas near transit and
schools
• Drainage and floodplain infrastructure improvements throughout the city The City is currently seeking input from residents on these projects, and a potential ballot question to retain the current ½ cent temporary sales tax. Magellan Strategies conducted an
online survey in March and the City is currently conducting its biennial Resident Survey to gain additional feedback on priority projects. Both efforts will provide opportunities for resident input on this proposed ballot measure which, if successful, will allow for the continued investment in the City’s infrastructure over the next several years. REQUESTED ACTION: Staff is seeking further direction from City Council on the following: 1. Should staff continue preparing for a November 2023 ballot question to extend the City’s ½ cent temporary sales tax rate? 2. What projects from the list above would City Council like to include as part of the ballot
question? 3. How long shall the City propose to the voters to extend the ½ cent temporary sales tax rate? (Between 10 and 20 years) 4. Should staff conduct additional polling before a final ballot question is submitted to the Jefferson County Clerk for inclusion on the 2023 ballot?
ATTACHMENT: 1. Sales Tax Extension Survey Presentation 2. Sales Tax Extension Survey Verbatim Responses (Right Direction) 3. Sales Tax Extension Survey Verbatim Responses (Wrong Direction)
4. Sales Tax Extension Survey Verbatim Responses (Final Thought and Opinions)
City of Wheat
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March 9th –23rd, 2023
ATTACHMENT 1
Methodology
City of Wheat Ridge Sales Tax Extension Survey, Mar. 2023, 1,236n, +/-2.72% MoE
Magellan Strategies are pleased to present
the results of an online survey of 1,236
residents of Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The
interviews were conducted from March 9th –
23rd, 2023.
The overall survey responses have a margin of
error of +/-2.72% at the 95% confidence
interval. Population subgroups will have a
higher margin of error than the overall
sample.
The survey results were weighted to be
representative of odd-year voting
demographics in the City of Wheat Ridge.
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Prominent Themes
Infrastructure Improvements (32%) –Appreciate the work that has already been done on streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, etc…
“City always seems engaged with the community with events and we appreciate the road improvement and all the bike lanes.”
“The city is improving its infrastructure and asking its citizens how the city can do better.”
“Roads are getting fixed, parks are clean, schools are good, been living in WR for 30 years, raised 3 kids here.”
New Businesses/Development (23%) –Support the increase in new businesses and development in Wheat Ridge
“New businesses are opening. Younger families are moving to Wheat Ridge.”
“Development seems to be increasing. I wish city would do more to encourage both residential and retail development.”
“It has been good to see an increase in fun businesses joining the Wheat Ridge Community. Would love to continue to see
more restaurants and breweries and shopping.”
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Why Things are Headed in the Right Direction
Please explain the reasons why you think things in Wheat Ridge
are headed in the right direction.
City of Wheat Ridge Sales Tax Extension Survey, Mar. 2023, 1,236n, +/-2.72% MoE
Prominent Themes
Growth/Development (38%) –Too much, or not the right kind of growth and development
“Too much high-density growth. Infrastructure can't handle. Makes living in WR less desirable.”
“Too much density -too much development -too many homeless -high crime –traffic.”
“Some of the development seems to be ruining what made Wheat Ridge sweet and homey.”
Streets/Infrastructure (34%) –Upset with the condition of streets and infrastructure
“Infrastructure is crumbling around us. Efforts have been made to provide funds to some businesses while you just need to drive on
many streets to see many areas that you could describe as blighted.Infrastructure needs to be improved more than every 60
years!”
“The infrastructure needs lots of work, multiple potholes have popped my tires and the roads need lots of maintenance."
Crime and Public Safety (32%) –Increased crime, growth in the homeless population
“Homelessness, drug problems causing increase in crime, basic infrastructure is declining.”
“Money being spent on ‘improvements’ but bus shelters are occupied by homeless and there is crime everywhere and it's dirty.”
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Why Things are Off on the Wrong Track
Please explain the reasons why you think things in Wheat Ridge
are off on the wrong track.
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Total Approve 75%
Total Disapprove 14%
Do you approve or disapprove of
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residents?
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Total Agree 63%
Total Disagree 19%
Do you approve or disagree with the
following statement? “The City of Wheat Ridge is fiscally
responsible and spends taxpayer
money wisely?”
How would you rate the condition of the
major streets in Wheat Ridge? Do you consider them to be in excellent, good,
fair, or poor condition?
24%
36%
30%
43%
33%
35%
29%
39%
31%
36%
31%
34%
35%
34%
48%
43%
45%
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43%
45%
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45%
25%
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24%
13%
22%
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20%
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District 4
District 3
District 2
District 1
10+ Years
Less 10 Years
Republican
Democrat
Unaffiliated
65+
45-64
18-44
Men
Women
Excellent Good Fair Poor No Opinion
2%34%
43%
20%
1%
Excellent Good Fair Poor No Opinion
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How important to you, if at all, are
continued improvements to sidewalks and bike lanes to enhance pedestrian
and bicyclist mobility in Wheat Ridge?
37%
35%
36%
42%
26%
50%
14%
49%
36%
23%
36%
58%
36%
38%
33%
34%
29%
30%
32%
32%
33%
33%
30%
37%
31%
25%
30%
33%
14%
20%
22%
17%
25%
11%
29%
13%
21%
25%
20%
9%
18%
20%
15%
10%
12%
10%
16%
6%
23%
4%
12%
14%
12%
7%
15%
8%
District 4
District 3
District 2
District 1
10+ Years
Less 10 Years
Republican
Democrat
Unaffiliated
65+
45-64
18-44
Men
Women
Essential Very Important Somewhat Important
Not at all Important No Opinion
37%
32%19%
11%
1%
Essential
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not at all Important
No Opinion
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Priority of Infrastructure Projects
Following are four categories of infrastructure projects that need to be addressed by the City. Please rank
them in order of priority to be completed. Ranking a category #1 indicates that it is your top priority, and you want it to be addressed first. Ranking a category #4 indicates that it is your least priority and should be completed last. (Ranked by percentage ranked #1)
Category #1 #2 #3 #4
Sidewalk and street improvements on
primary street corridors such as 38th Ave.,
44th Ave., and Youngfield St.
46%32%16%6%
Filling sidewalk gaps throughout the city
with an emphasis on major pedestrian
corridors
23%35%28%14%
Drainage and floodplain infrastructure
improvements throughout the City 23%17%33%27%
Expansion of the Wheat Ridge
Recreation Center for additional
gymnasium and fitness activity space
8%16%23%53%
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Before we continue,it is important to understand that
the City has made no decisions to put a ballot measure
before Wheat Ridge voters this November asking them
to approve or reject a sales tax extension.Your
responses to the following questions will help the City
make that decision.Let’s continue the survey now.
Wheat Ridge voters approved a temporary one-half of
one-cent (0.5%)sales tax rate increase in 2016 for
improvements to Anderson Park,Wadsworth Boulevard,
Wheat Ridge-Ward commuter rail station area and the
Clear Creek Crossing development.
City Council is considering a ballot measure for the
November 2023 election that would ask voters to
approve an extension of this temporary tax for
additional projects across the city that are currently
unfunded.
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14
Infrastructure Projects
Following are descriptions of each infrastructure project and its approximate cost. After reading about each project, please indicate if you are more likely or less likely to vote yes and approve or vote no and reject a 0.5% sales tax extension for 10-20 years if
that project was included in the list of projects that would be completed.
Project
Total More
Likely Vote
Yes
Total More
Likely
Vote No
Much More
Likely Vote
Yes
Somewhat
More Likely
Vote Yes
Somewhat
More Likely
Vote No
Much More
Likely Vote
No Unsure
Sidewalk gap improvements throughout the
city with an emphasis on areas near transit
lines and schools. The project cost is
approximately $5 million.
76%19%41%35%7%12%5%
Drainage and floodplain infrastructure
improvements throughout the city.The project
cost is approximately $4 million.
75%19%38%37%10%9%6%
38th Ave sidewalks and street improvements
from Wadsworth to Harlan.The project cost is
approximately $11 million.
68%27%38%30%12%15%5%
32nd Ave street improvements to include
sidewalks and bike lanes from Kipling to
Wadsworth. The project cost is approximately
$12 million.
67%28%35%32%12%16%5%
Improvements on 44th Avenue,including new
signals and pedestrian crossing between
Kipling and Ward.The project cost is
approximately $2.5 million.
65%28%27%38%14%14%7%
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Infrastructure Projects
Following are descriptions of each infrastructure project and its approximate cost. After reading about each project, please indicate if you are more likely or less likely to vote yes and approve or vote no and reject a 0.5% sales tax extension for 10-20 years if
that project was included in the list of projects that would be completed.
Project
Total More
Likely Vote
Yes
Total More
Likely
Vote No
Much More
Likely Vote
Yes
Somewhat
More Likely
Vote Yes
Somewhat
More Likely
Vote No
Much More
Likely Vote
No Undecided
Youngfield sidewalk/trail &pedestrian bridge
(east side)38th Ave to 44th Ave.The project
cost is approximately $6 million.
64%28%30%34%13%15%8%
38th Ave sidewalks and street improvements
from Youngfield to Kipling. The project cost is
approximately $17 million.
64%30%32%32%16%14%6%
44th Avenue, wider sidewalks from Ward to Kipling. The project project cost is
approximately $10 million.
52%40%20%32%20%20%8%
Recreation Center expansion to expand
space for additional sports and fitness
activities. The project cost is approximately $15
million.
52%41%23%29%18%23%7%
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32%
36%14%
13%
5%
Definitely Yes, Approve
Probably Yes, Approve
Probably No, Reject
Definitely No, Reject
Undecided
16
27%
34%
30%
37%
27%
39%
16%
43%
30%
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24%
5%
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15%
14%
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15%
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5%
5%
5%
6%
7%
4%
6%
6%
5%
6%
5%
6%
5%
6%
District 4
District 3
District 2
District 1
10+ Years
Less 10 Years
Republican
Democrat
Unaffiliated
65+
45-64
18-44
Men
Women
Definitely Yes Probably Yes Probably No
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Total Yes, Approve 68%
Total No, Reject 27%
The total cost for all city infrastructure projects described above to be completed is approximately $82.5 million.
If all city projects were included in a ballot measure to extend the 0.5% sales tax for 10-20 years, yielding
approximately $45 million-$75 million, would you vote yes and approve it or would you vote no and reject it?
How long, if at all, would you feel
comfortable extending the current temporary one-half of one-cent sales tax rate to fund
priority projects throughout the city?
33%
27%
28%
20%
26%
28%
33%
24%
26%
29%
26%
24%
25%
29%
10%
12%
13%
16%
13%
13%
8%
13%
16%
15%
13%
11%
12%
14%
32%
33%
30%
37%
28%
39%
19%
43%
29%
25%
34%
41%
33%
32%
18%
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13%
34%
9%
22%
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19%
15%
22%
16%
7%
9%
9%
7%
10%
7%
6%
11%
7%
9%
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9%
8%
9%
District 4
District 3
District 2
District 1
10+ Years
Less 10 Years
Republican
Democrat
Unaffiliated
65+
45-64
18-44
Men
Women
10 Years 15 Years
20 Years Do Not Want to Extend
Unsure
27%
13%
32%
19%
9%
10 Years, Yield Approx. $45 million
15 Years, Yielding Approx. $60 million
20 Years, Yielding Approx. $75 million
I Do Not Want to Extend the Sales Tax
Unsure
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Prominent Themes
Support (22%) –Support the extension, believe it is a small amount and is important for the city
“I’m willing to help chip in additional taxes to improve the community -I think most of these ideas are good ways to improve the
city and hope to see some or all come to fruition!”
“We will support all taxation efforts to improve Wheat Ridge. We believe in supporting our community to keep improving. We plan
to be here for many years to come.”
Do Not Support (16%) –Do not support the extension, believe it is not the right time, or do not support projects
“We are already taxed too much on the money we make and can't afford to live.”
“Most of these projects don’t benefit me and my family.”
Specific Project Requested (14%) –Took the opportunity to request a specific project that is important to them“Ballot question should include the undergrounding of utilities on major streets.”
“Please consider sidewalk gaps on Pierce St., especially between 20th and 38th.”
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Final Thoughts or Opinions
Do you have any final thoughts or opinions regarding the potential 0.5% sales tax extension
that you would like to share with the City of Wheat Ridge?
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53%46%
Female
Male
Identify Differently
18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+
13%15%13%19%
40%
19
Survey Demographics
Gender
75%16%
7%
Extremely Likely Very Likely
Somewhat Likely Unlikely to Vote
Age Range
Likelihood to Vote
White Hisp/Latino Asian Bl ack/AA Amer.Indian/Alaskan Na tive Haw./PI 2+ Races Other Prefer Not toSay
84%
7%1%1%1%1%3%3%2%
Race or Ethnicity
15%
82%
Rent
Own
Other
Prefer Not to Say
Rent or Own
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Survey Demographics
Party Affiliation
Democrat Unaf.Republican Other/Not
Registered
41%36%
21%2%
District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 Prefer not to
say
25%25%
33%
17%
2%
Council District
Less $35K $35-$50K $50-$75K $75-$100K $100-$125K $125-$150K More$150K Prefer notto say
7%9%
12%13%13%
8%
24%
14%
Income
Less 1 Year 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10-15 Years 16-20 Years More 20
Years
Prefer not
to say
4%
22%18%
11%8%
36%
1%
Tenure in Wheat Ridge
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Louisville, CO 80027
www. MagellanStrategies.com
(303) 861-8585
David Flaherty
Ryan Winger
Courtney Sievers
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1685 Boxelder St. Ste 300 | Louisville, CO 80027
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Sex
Age
Range Party Dist Vote Response
F 35-44 D 1 Def. No Better roads, more businesses, younger people.
F 65+R 1 Def. No Wadsworth widening
M 65+R 1 Def. No Keeping spending down
F 45-54 U 1 Def. No City seems to welcome resident input. Some growth is happening as the city ages.
F 55-64 U 1 Def. No
38th is looking cleaner and getting upgrades and investment. 38th and Wads, will look good soon. Seems crime is a
bit less
M 65+D 2 Def. No Improvement of bike and walking options.
F 18-34 R 2 Def. No
At least the Wadsworth and Harlan projects are moving. the new businesses in Lakeside are disappointing (carls Jr and
7 Eleven). We don’t need those.
U 35-44 R 2 Def. No Need more housing, more ADUs
F 55-64 R 2 Def. No Traffic improvements
U 45-54 U 2 Def. No
They worse areas that a lot worse too live in. They our doing very well in their up grading that they have been a
update the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
M 55-64 U 2 Def. No
It's better than it has been in the past, like the mess of the 38th avenue road diet..........did nothing.......NOTHING....for
WR
U 55-64 U 2 Def. No
There are some noticeable improvements; however, I think the fiscal mismanagement and over budget behavior
overshadows much of this progresses.
F 65+U 2 Def. No
This is not just a "yes or no" question. In general, yes, because the construction on Wadsworth between 35th Ave and
I70, will hopefully help with the increased traffic congestion due to the influx of population. I hope to see the homeless
population decrease. Beautifying our streets by cleaning more often, "dressed up" medians and sidewalks with flowers
(carnations?), trimmed trees and bushes, making Wheat Ridge more welcoming. A cleaner neater Wheat Ridge as it
has been in the far past. Keep weeds mowed and cleaned p on vacant properties. Crack down on owners/ tenants with
unsightly front yards and junk cars around homes that are neglected.
M 65+U 2 Def. No Good improvements. Takes to long. Terrible traffic obstacles and management.
M 35-44 D 3 Def. No I see improvement in city infrastructure. The city council seems meh...
F 55-64 D 3 Def. No Generally the city is doing a good job.
M 55-64 D 3 Def. No Most of the city council and city staff do a good job in representing the need and wants of the community.
M 65+D 3 Def. No Applewood is a safe other than excess speeding on 32 St from youngfield to kipling.
M 35-44 O 3 Def. No
I think that Wheat Ridge is a growing City. When I moved here 12 years ago it really wasn't growing. I don't really see
too many homeless people as much as 2020 to 2021 has brought. I am seeing more options for dining out. The parks are
nicely maintained. It never really seems too congested when driving. I have never had anyone break in my home. Life
in Wheat Ridge is well rounded and safe for now.
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Sex
Age
Range Party Dist Vote Response
M 45-54 R 3 Def. No It's a good culture
M 55-64 R 3 Def. No I hoe that Wadsworth will be completely soon. This had been a major problem
U 45-54 U 3 Def. No Still affordable and livable.
M 55-64 U 3 Def. No Families continue to move in but I am concerned about school closures
F 18-34 D 4 Def. No Improvements to roads and sidewalks.
M 35-44 U 4 Def. No There are good commerce opportunities and crime seems to be down.
M 55-64 U 4 Def. No
The 38th avenue update makes parking easier. The Wadsworth expansion will allow traffic to flow freely. The
Eastbound I-70 on-ramp is an improvement.
F 65+O 5 Def. No I can see the improvements
F 65+U 5 Def. No Certain things are going in the right direction, some things in the wrong direction.
F 18-34 D 1 Def. Yes
Growth towards a more defined “downtown” on 38th and potentially 44th Push for more bike lanes and overall
connectivity of the town Community engagement
F 18-34 D 1 Def. Yes
I appreciate the City reaching out to residents for inputs. I like the developments related to parks and recreation,
sidewalks, and improving walkability and bike friendliness of treets.
F 18-34 D 1 Def. Yes
I have only recently moved to the area, but have been impressed with the projects in motion and the previous survey
that asked for feedback of what projects to prioritize.
F 18-34 D 1 Def. Yes More multifamily developments, greater investment in infrastructure
F 18-34 D 1 Def. Yes
There are new small businesses moving to WR. I think the Golds Market shops are exciting, some shops on 38th.
Hopefully Wads will be better after construction. I see a lot of potential.
F 18-34 D 1 Def. Yes Updating Wadsworth and encouraging natural plants in lawns instead of grass.
M 18-34 D 1 Def. Yes Lots of projects being taken care of
M 18-34 D 1 Def. Yes Safety, good businesses and government services.
F 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes I’m glad we are updating Wadsworth despite the headache.
F 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes Public park improvements, more sidewalks and bicycles, responsive police department
F 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes Seeing improvements to area business and infrastructure.
F 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes Small businesses and young families moving in
F 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes
We are working to beautify the city, bring appropriate density to help bring and support more hip businesses and
restaurants to our area and make it a desirable place to live on the west side of town.
F 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes We love this city and more businesses are going in, we enjoy the parks and the pools
F 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes Working toward a more sustainable community, but we are still behind our neighboring communities.
M 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes Fixing roads and bringing in new businesses is important
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Sex
Age
Range Party Dist Vote Response
M 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes Focused on growth, and not making quick decisions to stipend it
U 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes
I was glad to participate in the survey about what updates to prioritize in my area of Wheat Ridge. I felt like my voice
had been heard.
F 45-54 D 1 Def. Yes
Bolstering infrastructure and growing community spaces all contribute to our future growth and quality of life in Wheat
Ridge.
F 45-54 D 1 Def. Yes Overall, I appreciate the services provided by the city.
F 45-54 D 1 Def. Yes Schools improving, housing building, light rail access
F 45-54 D 1 Def. Yes The projects that the city is doing are focused on improving the quality of being a wheat ridge resident.
F 45-54 D 1 Def. Yes
We have had a lot more businesses added to WR to increase our tax base and more housing rather than rental
properties which increases citizen care and participation.
M 45-54 D 1 Def. Yes Greater amount of attention to increasing urban density and investment in infrastructure is apparent
M 45-54 D 1 Def. Yes I like that attention is being paid to improving pedestrian, bike and public transit modes throughout the community
M 45-54 D 1 Def. Yes Increased but managed development. Increased focus on bike/pedestrian safety and infrastructure.
M 45-54 D 1 Def. Yes
Infrastructure improvements are being made. New developments are planned and moving at a measured, responsible
pace.
M 45-54 D 1 Def. Yes It’s a comfortable, diverse community.
M 45-54 D 1 Def. Yes Things seem stable
F 55-64 D 1 Def. Yes
Activities are geared for a younger audience which the city is trying to attract. More "active adult" activities to
encourage participation by our senior folks. Attention being paid to keep some of the "Old Wheat Ridge" intact.
From what I have seen careful consideration has been given to changes in the "Old Wheat Ridge" when looking at
new development.
F 55-64 D 1 Def. Yes
I think the city does a pretty good job on trying to get community involvement, and opinions. I know that is
challenging. I am appreciative of the cities continuous efforts to get feedback. He also does a good job of trying to
provide community events. I think, probably reaching out, is challenging to inform people given people seek their
information in so many different places Versus an old school community newspaper. I am old-school, so I appreciate
the Connections paper.
F 55-64 D 1 Def. Yes
Wheat Ridge is an older community and needs infrastructure updates to maintain a safe environment and safety for it's
residents.
M 55-64 D 1 Def. Yes Sun comes up, water comes out of the tap, bus run, there's no revolution in the streets ... it's all good. .
F 65+D 1 Def. Yes Better tax base to fund improvements.
F 65+D 1 Def. Yes New businesses
F 65+D 1 Def. Yes New businesses coming, existing businesses improving properties. People excited to shop and eat in Wheat Ridge.
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Sex
Age
Range Party Dist Vote Response
F 65+D 1 Def. Yes Not sure but city seems to listen to citizens and take their opinions into account.
F 65+D 1 Def. Yes They are forward looking.
F 65+D 1 Def. Yes Working on the smaller public projects
M 65+D 1 Def. Yes Increased community communication both ways. Greater commercial and residential interest in WR.
M 65+D 1 Def. Yes Things seem to be more progressive than in the past
F 35-44 O 1 Def. Yes
There is a focus on developing community and engaging citizens in decision-making. More small businesses catered to
families and infrastructure for bikers and pedestrians.
M 35-44 R 1 Def. Yes More walkability, more restaurants and bars, more gentrified, safer neighborhoods, more city sponsored activities
F 55-64 R 1 Def. Yes Improvements done and in progress are a positive.
M 55-64 R 1 Def. Yes The growth in Wheat Ridge is expanding and more businesses are moving into the city
F 65+R 1 Def. Yes It's good to see growth in Wheatridge. More opportunities to shop choice of different restaurants.
F 18-34 U 1 Def. Yes
Bikability is improving, more restaurants are opening, city events are full of energy, we're talking about affordable
housing and improving the high school and making it easier to get a permit for home renovations.
F 18-34 U 1 Def. Yes Construction from 35th to I-70 helps a ton. The new developments that are happening, low crime
F 18-34 U 1 Def. Yes I appreciate the community participation in the improvement decisions
F 18-34 U 1 Def. Yes
I think making improvements to projects that include adding sidewalks and cross walks will make the city more
inviting and safer for pedestrians. There needs to be more sidewalks along side streets such as Teller though, it's near a
school and daycare facility and many families walk their dogs on it and without sidewalls it's just an accident waiting
to happen.
M 18-34 U 1 Def. Yes
Continued investment in public infrastructure, more businesses opening up in Wheat Ridge and businesses continuing to
succeed
M 18-34 U 1 Def. Yes
Feel like this is a good community. I see activities routinely. I appreciate the community feel and that the home values
are still increasing. I like and appreciate that every corner isn't being sold to developers to flip into 6story apartment
complexes. Keep the homes
M 18-34 U 1 Def. Yes
I am encouraged by the public projects I have seen and hope they continue to improve public spaces and accessibility
within our city.
M 18-34 U 1 Def. Yes
We are modernizing, investing in updated infrastructure, and embracing our new demographics. We still have a ways
to go, but change is welcome. We are no longer the small, quiet, rural community of 50 years ago and we shouldn’t
get stuck in that mentality.
U 18-34 U 1 Def. Yes More fun restaurants and shops, the 35th Ave project
F 35-44 U 1 Def. Yes
I'm excited to see the progress on Wadsworth and what that means for pedestrians and cyclists. My family loves
cycling to Clear Creek path and having a safe way of reaching it is wonderful.
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Sex
Age
Range Party Dist Vote Response
F 35-44 U 1 Def. Yes Investment in quality of life and safety projects that improve life for all residents
F 35-44 U 1 Def. Yes New restaurants, hearing that high school will be receiving needed renovations
M 35-44 U 1 Def. Yes
City is encouraging responsible growth especially along our dense urban corridors and supporting pedestrian and bike
access.
M 35-44 U 1 Def. Yes
I think engaging the public helps, but best is increased pedestrian infrastructure. Making wheat ridge the walkable,
bikeable city near denver but closer to the mountains makes wheat ridge the more desirable between the two
M 35-44 U 1 Def. Yes There are many projects targeted at making the city attractive to people from this century and not the last one.
F 45-54 U 1 Def. Yes Pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure is important to the well being of a community.
M 45-54 U 1 Def. Yes Investment on 38th, road diet, young families, comparably affordable
M 45-54 U 1 Def. Yes
Positive changes to i70 and Kipling hotel/motel situation, decrease in auto theft, thinking about housing affordability.
Wheat Ridge HS is a good school. Prospect Valley is a good school. There are new businesses and new construction on
the 38th corridor which can breathe new energy and life. The homeless issue is not great around wadsworth on 38th
all the way down to Sheridan. That area needs more attention but overall, we see some positive improvements.
M 45-54 U 1 Def. Yes
Wheat Ridge has some enthusiastic & involved citizens. While these citizens vary in their positions on issues I
genuinely believe that everyone wants to see our community thrive. It also seems like we are looking for solutions to
problems.
F 55-64 U 1 Def. Yes I see building improvements along 38th and new businesses opening.
F 55-64 U 1 Def. Yes Road project, better retail
M 55-64 U 1 Def. Yes Current improvements at the City are needed, and I am glad that the City is including citizen's input.
F 65+U 1 Def. Yes
I may not always like what is being done but I like that attention is being paid to upkeep and maintenance, as well as,
improvements. I also like that citizens are being asked for their opinions.
F 65+U 1 Def. Yes
Wheat Ridge is growing and working on making it easier to travel around our town as well as getting on the various
highways.
F 65+U 1 Def. Yes
While there is still a lot of delay in redevelopment (I understand delays in permitting are part of the problem) - I do feel
the City is on a decent growth track. I would like to see less multifamily units going up though. We don't have the road
infrastructure to support it.
M 65+U 1 Def. Yes I've lived in Wheat Ridge most of my life and I've seen great improvements the last 15 years
M 65+U 1 Def. Yes The city aspires to create a diverse, safe, and attractive community.
F 18-34 D 2 Def. Yes Increasing infrastructure, increasing pedestrian accessibility,
F 18-34 D 2 Def. Yes Obvious activity to improve the community in its beauty, resources, accessibility and cohesion.
F 18-34 D 2 Def. Yes Open space management plan and redevelopment of Luthern Medicial Campus.
F 18-34 D 2 Def. Yes Small businesses, more walkable and bikable. But would like to get composting through the city
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F 18-34 D 2 Def. Yes
The city's expansion of Wadsworth and development of 38th st. I would like to see more development west of
Wadsworth along 44th as well.
F 18-34 D 2 Def. Yes
There is a palpable energy coming to the neighborhood! Lots of new small businesses and development. I'm so
interested to see what will go into the Cabinetry building on 38th and hope it's more small shops. I really appreciate
how vocal and active the city is about future development and polling its residents - I'm so excited to see about
changes to the walkways on 35th, 38th, and 44th.
M 18-34 D 2 Def. Yes
City Council approving accessory dwelling units to promote affordable housing; moving forwards towards eventual
municipal composting services by amending city code to legalize backyard composting.
M 18-34 D 2 Def. Yes
I have been heavily involved with the city’s Equity Task Force and believe with our recommendations Wheat Ridge
will continue moving in the right direction.
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes Business district is allocating funds for business development and improvements
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes Efforts are being made to create a community and promote pedestrian access to local places.
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes I appreciate the improvements to Wadsworth and the focus on keeping our property values increasing.
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes
I like that the City is investing in infrastructure that will improve walkability and bikability. I am also excited for the
Lutheran redevelopment to extend a walkable town center.
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes I see a lot of safety improvements and efforts to build community
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes Improved roads, more sidewalks, great gatherings that make Wheat Ridge feel like a close family
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes
Improvements in my neighborhood, new businesses, investments/improvements in parks and sidewalks/bike paths all
make me believe Wheat Ridge is invested in its community and wanting to grow and better that community.
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes
Progressive council more open to change for the better in terms of development, affordable housing, places to bike and
walk safely
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes Property are improving. More transportation is great, GIF, more rail 🚈 😄. Great 👍 👌
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes The City is experiencing a lot of new and hip growth with restaurants and many different varieties of new housing.
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes There is more new builds of apartment complexes (which are badly needed) and the expanding of wadsworth blvd.
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes Wadsworth expansion and development of 38h
M 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes
Happy to see gold's marketplace getting some good local businesses in. Also nice to see some new stuff going in on
38th.
M 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes I love living here, so long as Wheat Ridge embraces a progressive agenda
M 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes Improvements in Wadsworth corridor and Clear Creek Crossing areas
M 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes
Improving parks, pedestrian access and trails, adding more diverse people to leadership, trying to build a strong
community of businesses that ARE NOT just big box retailers
M 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes Investment is happening on commercial nodes
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M 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes Lots of local improvements
M 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes More businesses and development coming
M 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes More retail and restaurants opening, variety of housing including multifamily
M 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes
Slowly making improvements, gathering community feedback and focusing on things that will attract people to Wheat
Ridge
M 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes They are investing in local business and appear to be adding infrastructure to facilitate the future growth of the area
M 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes
Wheat Ridge, for better or worse, had its' head in the sand through much of the development wave from 10+ years
ago. They missed the good (and the bad!) Now, there seems to be a concerted effort to better align local investments
across multiple projects types – bike infrastructure, housing choice, parks and open space, etc. While there are some
legacy dispositions (all business is good business) that still linger, I think, across the board, we’re moving in the right
direction. This, in part, is due to the neighborhood life cycle almost completing it’s next revolution – young families are
moving back into Wheat Ridge, and the mix of the old and the new, though in conflict at times, will ultimately make
for a better community. If we can fix the connectivity issue…
F 45-54 D 2 Def. Yes Great infrastructure improvements
F 45-54 D 2 Def. Yes Growth, planning for future growth, engaging the community
F 45-54 D 2 Def. Yes Improvements are being made and vacant properties are not left standing
F 45-54 D 2 Def. Yes Investing in infrastructure and bring in new businesses.
F 45-54 D 2 Def. Yes New businesses are opening, great parks, still feels like a small town
F 45-54 D 2 Def. Yes
The projects that you will do with the 5¢ tax increase will be wonderful. Expecially on Wads. More lanes would help
move traffic faster there.
M 45-54 D 2 Def. Yes 38th development and Harlan improvements.
M 45-54 D 2 Def. Yes Civic and social improvement projects
M 45-54 D 2 Def. Yes
Growth, building stronger businesses, allowing a more youthful residential members to be welcomed, and a supportive
local government
U 45-54 D 2 Def. Yes I like that WR is trying to enhance the environmental sustainability of our community.
F 55-64 D 2 Def. Yes
BID, park and road upgrades, expanded LMC in new location (wondering how to manage design for old location to
avoid really ugly design/development)
F 55-64 D 2 Def. Yes
My main reason is I feel the city has a comprehensive program that gives citizens an opportunity to “be heard.”
Regardless of decisions being made, I feel they must be well-I formed decisions.
M 55-64 D 2 Def. Yes 44th&Wadworth intersection is finally being updated
M 55-64 D 2 Def. Yes I am pleased to see that we are working on improvement to the City and streetscapes within the City.
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M 55-64 D 2 Def. Yes The city continuously solicits input. I support the ongoing capital projects. Emphasis on affordable housing.
F 65+D 2 Def. Yes Because I can see all the work that has been done and is still going on.
F 65+D 2 Def. Yes Diversity, affordable housing are on the "agenda."
F 65+D 2 Def. Yes
I love the improvements to Anderson park and am excited to see improvements on 32 from Kipling to Wadsworth
making the area more pedestrian friendly
F 65+D 2 Def. Yes I've lived here 51 years and think it's way past time we had good sidewalks and bike lanes on our major thoroughfares.
F 65+D 2 Def. Yes It looks like there is growth, bringing in new business and creating better infrastructure
F 65+D 2 Def. Yes More businesses opening up and appealing to a variety of ages
F 65+D 2 Def. Yes
New businesses and entertainment establishments are coming to town bring new tax revenue with them; council is
working toward addressing affordable housing: our professional staff are smart, experienced and responsive, and the
mayor and the majority of our current council members are informed, come prepared to meetings, listen to each other
and their constituents, and make decisions with due deliberation.
F 65+D 2 Def. Yes Riad are being repaired and widened and new business ventures are underway
F 65+D 2 Def. Yes Strong sense of community Police work hard to control crime
M 65+D 2 Def. Yes
Despite what Bitter Wheat Ridge thinks (I mean Better Wheat Ridge) Additional multi family housing is needed. Ignore
those old Fudds who say otherwise.
M 65+D 2 Def. Yes Living here feels safe. I walk my neighborhood (35th) and enjoy the parks
F 55-64 O 2 Def. Yes
The cuty will look better when projects are completed and make our cuty atand out. We'll have less crime due to
improvements and more people moving to Wheat Ridge
M 18-34 R 2 Def. Yes Infrastructure updates followed by building out the old with new.
M 35-44 R 2 Def. Yes
We need more focus on adding infrastructure to reduce the need for car traffic. Bicycle lanes and comfortable
walking paths that connect our population to nearby light rail stations can help reduce the need to own a car to live in
Wheat Ridge.
F 45-54 R 2 Def. Yes Good people
M 65+R 2 Def. Yes New residential and business development. Council support of Main Street improvements on 38th Avenue.
F 18-34 U 2 Def. Yes
I like that Wheat Ridge still has a small town feel but that it is being intention about making a plan for growth and
equity.
F 18-34 U 2 Def. Yes
I’m excited to see what happens with a Wadsworth project. In reality this city should be a place where people live in
work and can have public transportation easily. I believe the Wadsworth project is doing this, but there will be
improvements to be made in the future, we should have a city where people don’t need a car to get around. They can
get around completely by bike, walking bus, etc.
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M 18-34 U 2 Def. Yes
Development of multi family housing, expansion of small shopping districts, support of local businesses and their
patrons, and a general movement towards pedestrian and cyclist-friendly neighborhoods.
M 18-34 U 2 Def. Yes I like the new parks and shopping centers. I'm looking forward to the road maintenance completion
M 18-34 U 2 Def. Yes Improvements in infrastructure and encouraging business development
M 18-34 U 2 Def. Yes It’s nice
M 18-34 U 2 Def. Yes More public infrastructure the better!
M 18-34 U 2 Def. Yes New business openings are nice to see, some infrastructure projects as well
M 18-34 U 2 Def. Yes Pipeline of new development projects, infrastructure projects
M 18-34 U 2 Def. Yes The in progress or planned improvement projects target great opportunities for the municipality.
F 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes Great parks, new restaurants and shops, new street scapes
F 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes I like the new capital improvements and swing new businesses in the area.
F 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes
Infrastructure updates will only make things more accessible for everyone and make the aging city more aesthetically
appealing for new businesses to come in and encourage new growth. Change is inevitable and to do it with resident
input is crucial. Please continue to update things. Roads and sidewalks in certain areas are so bad
F 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes There are continued improvements
M 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes
Because I'm an optimist. We've lived here since December 2020 and things have not "gotten worse", considering the
Colorado socioeconomic landscape.
M 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes Expanding shopping on 38th and 44th.
M 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes Improvement of the Wadsworth interchanges from 32nd to I-70. Park improvements around the city.
M 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes
Investment in walkability. Making the area more attractive to small businesses like restaurants and small shops.
Improving access to natural areas like the greenway, clear creek trail, and crown hill. Improved walkability and
cycling safety. Working to improve the 44th corridor.
M 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes Noticeable improvements on Wadsworth. Clear creek crossing will be a major addition when it’s complete
M 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes Rebuilt parks, clear Creek trail trimming and surface improvements, 38th development
M 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes There is investment in the community. The work is not finished but the direction feels right
M 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes Wheat ridge seems to be expanding city infrastructure to support recreation and commerce.
F 45-54 U 2 Def. Yes Improvements on Wadsworth and the parks.
F 45-54 U 2 Def. Yes
Sidewalks are being built. I came from capital hill where it's normal to walk everywhere. Here there are no safe areas
to walk with kids
M 45-54 U 2 Def. Yes Examples: infill development (West 38) along W 38th Ave as well as attention to infrastructure (Wadsworth)
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M 45-54 U 2 Def. Yes
I see many of the areas that are fairly rough in Wheat Ridge getting significant improvements. While we have a ways
to go, we are going in the right direction.
F 55-64 U 2 Def. Yes
Infrastructure improvements on Wadsworth, efforts to reach out to residents about what they want for their
neighborhoods, continued efforts to provide and maintain green spaces.
M 55-64 U 2 Def. Yes All good decisions
M 65+U 2 Def. Yes More and varied businesses, pickelball courts and park improvements, Wadsworth road improvements.
M 65+U 2 Def. Yes Quiet. peaceful
F 18-34 D 3 Def. Yes I am excited for all the things going in at Gold's Market!
F 18-34 D 3 Def. Yes
The neighborhoods and areas seem to be gentrifying. Additionally, new restaurants and development is occurring as
well as maintenance of parks.
M 18-34 D 3 Def. Yes Creating better bicycle and pedestrian amenities and infrastructure. Beautification projects.
M 18-34 D 3 Def. Yes Improving public transit, building new dense housing that is much needed
M 18-34 D 3 Def. Yes It seems like there is important growth in commercial space, and more businesses are coming to the area.
M 18-34 D 3 Def. Yes The city is improving its infrastructure and asking its citizens how the city can do better.
F 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes Additional development, new local businesses
F 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes
I see more construction and new businesses/homes being built. One concern is the closure of schools in our area
although this does not fall under the city’s responsibility
F 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes I think there is transparency and a lot of discussion and working together to meet present day challenges
F 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes I’m excited about the new stores and restaurants opening up and the improvements in accessibility I’m seeing
F 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes Investments are clearly being made to make Wheat Ridge more walkable and family-oriented.
F 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes More businesses and redevelopment.
F 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes Seeing growth and input from citizens
F 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes Seems like there are some forward thinking plans, including further improving biking and pedestrian infrastructure.
F 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes Some improvements to the roads and trails seems to be making the city more accessible.
F 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes There are new businesses and new building that will bring in additional people and tax money
F 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes
You are prioritizing the right projects. Rec Center improvements and updates, infrastructure improvements, pedestrian
safety, etc.
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes All of the investment in development - Clear Cree Crossing, Lutheran Hospital, Gold's Market, etc.
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes General focus on building the community, improving infrastructure and keeping citizens safe.
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes Good leadership from city council
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M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes
I like current focus on improved housing. It seems like a good town. Could use some additional third places, we lack a
lot of that.
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes I like that we have been investing in open spaces. I’d like to have more sidewalks.
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes I like the capital improvement projects I've seen, and enjoy the community events.
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes Improving parks and rec options, quality community programs, and lots of cool new businesses coming in!
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes Investments in parks, trails, and outdoor recreation
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes New resident.
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes Population density feels appropriate for each neighborhood, small business growth seems healthy
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes
The big projects in the city that are geared towards more walkability and bike friendly communities , will help our
town grow into a more pleasant place to live and grow families in . The step towards allowing ADU's is also very
welcome. the more dense the population the better it is! for sustainable growth and communities we need to stride in
the direction of easing denser neighborhoods
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes
The infrastructure improvements that the city is considered would be fantastic additions and would make pedestrian
and bike travel much safer. With schools closing, kids will need safe ways to traverse neighborhoods to get to school,
and these improvements will help a great deal.
F 45-54 D 3 Def. Yes
Better infrastructure improvements for usability from neighborhoods. Honestly, I wish some of the items listed would
move a little faster.
F 45-54 D 3 Def. Yes Economic growth, progressive thinking. However, Wheat Ridge is hindered by lack of diversity in leadership.
F 45-54 D 3 Def. Yes Good investments in placemakking and infrastructure
F 45-54 D 3 Def. Yes Improved in restaurants. Need work on 70 and Kipling and looks like it’s improving a bit
F 45-54 D 3 Def. Yes Love the Anderson park and prospect park improvements.
M 45-54 D 3 Def. Yes Good to see the Lutheran and 44th Ave plans moving forward.
M 45-54 D 3 Def. Yes Increased focus on adding businesses and new homes to WR
M 45-54 D 3 Def. Yes Professional management. Economic development activity.
M 45-54 D 3 Def. Yes
The city is making investments to improve overall quality of life. It’s making improvements that help facilitate this. The
city is safe, and it’s welcoming. I would like to see the city attract more amenities. Similar to what is taking place at
26th and
M 45-54 D 3 Def. Yes They know growth and change needs to happen and are addressing it
F 55-64 D 3 Def. Yes Good communications, seems like leaders are invested in addressing issues
F 55-64 D 3 Def. Yes I just hope it is.
F 55-64 D 3 Def. Yes The city is growing and we need sidewalks, restaurants and better infrastructure
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F 65+D 3 Def. Yes All projects are needed
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes Bigger focus on affordable housing issues. Efforts to improve safety via sidewalks. Reduced car thefts.
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes Community improvements seem to be a priority.
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes
Have been a WR resident for 50 years and have definitely seen improvements over that time. Appreciate the citizen
input opportunities. Difficult to incorporate needed changes (eg density, traffic, homeless, etc) in a city with a lot of
geezers who don’t want change.
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes
I attended a District meeting on Saturday. It seems our city council members are sincere and trying to do as much as
they can with the resources they have.
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes Improvements in retail and streets.
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes Listening to the community. Appreciate the safety reports from community police officer.
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes Modernizing WR is critical to our vitality and future.
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes
New focus on affordable housing, some help for the unhoused, developing parks and the rec center, good
communications
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes Parks & open space
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes Positive action on I70 hotels, Wadsworth improvements, beginning 44th improvement
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes
Street and road improvements are vitally necessary, especially in anticipation of increased traffic when the new
Lutheran Medical Center is finished. I hope you are concerned about traffic flow on W. 38th Avenue.
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes Updating roads, development of Clear Creek Crossing, keeping residents informed and encouraging participation.
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes We built a house here 25 years ago and are happy to finally see a new multi use development west of I-70.
M 65+D 3 Def. Yes
The City has made conscious decisions to keep housing affordable, encourage local businesses, and to have a Police
Department that has good relationships with residents. It’s a nice place to live.
F 45-54 N 3 Def. Yes
More emphasis on pedestrian and bicycle safety and the addition of sidewalks will help us actually walk and bike
safely.
M 45-54 N 3 Def. Yes
The City is making long needed investments in the community. There has not been much change or improvement in
the City for many years and it shows.
M 45-54 R 3 Def. Yes
More new local and custom (non-chain) businesses are opening, infrastructure improvements are being made, and
larger developments are taking place.
M 55-64 R 3 Def. Yes
Improvements / updating of housing stock, amenities, infrastructure going in right direction. Unfortunately at cost of
traffic.
M 55-64 R 3 Def. Yes Well managed growth
F 65+R 3 Def. Yes
Clear Creek Crossing will bring a new energy to the city. I like all things past and present that we are doing to improve
Wheat Ridge.
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M 65+R 3 Def. Yes The things I see are looking good and we need to continue improving our city
M 18-34 U 3 Def. Yes I don’t see wondering people.
F 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes ADUs, high taxes for better infrastructure, higher density housing, more bike trails and recreation
F 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes
Good improvements. Thought to bringing in more local business. I would have done the corners at 38th and Wads a
whole lot differently though to include a more local market type feel. Much like they did at Edgewater marketplace
and Stanley Market place in Central Park. Hopefully that is considered in future developments
F 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes New infrastructure improvements and local businesses are stable
F 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes Seeing some development (26th and Kipling)
F 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes
This opinion is based solely on the planned infrastructure improvements and current improvement projects. The
sidewalk and transit improvements will be fantastic for Wheat Ridge.
M 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes Better communication with residents. Asking for residents input and listening to concerns.
M 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes City development has been moving in the right direction with Anderson Park, Propect Park, and the new hospital area
M 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes
I like the improvements around the trails and main corridors. So far the city has done a good job adding density while
protecting it's charm but I do miss some of the open space.
M 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes
I think development east of Wads and eat of I70 has been positive for city, like the idea of 44th update, like that the city
is addressing crime and homelessness
M 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes
I think things in Wheat Ridge are not headed in the wrong direction. Wheat Ridge has generally created a nice
community to raise a family. But, I would like to see a downtown area similar to Arvada or Golden, better
walking/biking access to parks (especially across major roads), and continued investment in parks and open space.
M 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes Less homeless people at I-70 and Kipling. Visible capital improvements in city.
M 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes
Upgrades to commercial buildings, developments at clear creek, park updates, etc. What sucks is 38th between
Kipling and youngfield still.
F 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes
Because the city seems to be dealing with issues of affordable housing, homelessness, “livability “ in a straightforward
way
F 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes Clear Creek crossing development, as well as construction of new homes and townhomes in other parts of Wheat Ridge.
F 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes Healthy focus on transportation improvements.
F 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes I have seen improvements in the last two years. For example, Golds Marketplace.
F 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes
We are paying more attention to the things the next generation of Wheat Ridge residents want: neighborhoods our kids
can walk through, restaurants and services we use: Yak & Yeti, parks, and a vibrant 38th street
M 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes Good plans.
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M 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes Investing in the right things that benefit everyone.
M 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes
It is so exciting to read about all the projects planned in Wheat Ridge. Specifically the sidewalk improvements! With
the push for less personal vehicle travel, there has to be safe and efficient sidewalks, paths, and vehicle free zones so
people feel comfortable using alternative transportation. They need to feel safe from cars and crime. Creating all
these sidewalks is really the first step.
M 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes The City is being transparent regarding improvement projects and accompanying revenue needs.
M 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes They seem to want citizen input
M 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes
We are not overtly at war with one another, infrastructure is improving, new housing is being built, and I stopped
checking social media which expands happiness.
F 55-64 U 3 Def. Yes Glad to see Wadsworth improvements, additional SIDEWALKS! making our neighborhoods more walkable.
F 55-64 U 3 Def. Yes New restaurants/stores- community development
F 55-64 U 3 Def. Yes
The city is thoughtfully moving forward with some modernizing plans, and still valuing the quality of life that long-term
residents cherish.
F 55-64 U 3 Def. Yes
The new hospital and area development, the quality police department, and potential sidewalk improvements are all
appreciated.
M 55-64 U 3 Def. Yes Doing a great job at making life better and forward looking
M 55-64 U 3 Def. Yes Finally getting new restaurants and other businesses.
M 55-64 U 3 Def. Yes Roads are getting fixed, parks are clean, schools are good, been living in WR for 30 years, raised 3 kids here.
M 55-64 U 3 Def. Yes Roads, 38th st area, red center well maintained
M 55-64 U 3 Def. Yes We need more development of business along 38 and 44, East and west of Wadsworth
F 65+U 3 Def. Yes I lived in Wheat Ridge in the mid 70’s and I’m very impressed with not only the city itself but the direction it’s heading,
F 65+U 3 Def. Yes Improvement in infrastructure. Communication with citizens. Safety. Maintaining parks and green belt.
F 65+U 3 Def. Yes Many improvements in the area over the years. Ex. Applewood Shopping Center upgrades, 38th Ave improvements.
M 65+U 3 Def. Yes Catching up
M 65+U 3 Def. Yes Great city employees. Services are good except snow removal sometimes.
F 18-34 D 4 Def. Yes I feel that there are many new businesses coming to wheat ridge and many community events.
F 18-34 D 4 Def. Yes More housing, light rail station, new restaurants
F 18-34 D 4 Def. Yes Safe
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F 35-44 D 4 Def. Yes
I almost answered "no opinion" mainly out of feeling uninformed to answer. I seldom read the Wheat Ridge newspaper
that comes out [every quarter?]. I answered the way I did, however, because I happen to live in a part of Wheat Ridge
with a lot of wonderful new investment (I'm right at Tabor & Ridge Rd by the G-light rail line). I am very excited and
grateful of the new developments near me. I am just a bit uninformed about the how the rest of the city is doing.
F 35-44 D 4 Def. Yes It's a nice town, and it's becoming a more affordable place for young people to settle down in.
F 35-44 D 4 Def. Yes More holistic policy making
F 35-44 D 4 Def. Yes Some great new businesses are now in Wheat Ridge and I am excited for the Wadsworth corridor improvements.
F 35-44 D 4 Def. Yes The city has been investing in parks and infrastructure that makes walking/biking places easier.
F 35-44 D 4 Def. Yes This survey
M 35-44 D 4 Def. Yes I want my property value to raise. I want the city to be more attractive to development. Freshen this bitch up!
M 35-44 D 4 Def. Yes
I’ve seen several street improvement projects around town and the prospect park project was very successful in my
opinion.
M 35-44 D 4 Def. Yes Seems thing are good and funding heads into the right places
M 35-44 D 4 Def. Yes The city is working towards revitalizing areas, such as along 44th, to improve quality of life.
M 35-44 D 4 Def. Yes
Though I believe some areas need more attention, I feel that the city overall is moving in a positive direction with new
development and investment. I hope that the Wadsworth corridor project will lead to further revitalization and
beautification of the area.
F 45-54 D 4 Def. Yes Appreciate the investments in making WR easier to access and be a little more walkable.
F 45-54 D 4 Def. Yes I'm glad to see investment & improvements in city infrastructure
F 45-54 D 4 Def. Yes Improved pedestrian access. Building nice facilities for all to use.
F 45-54 D 4 Def. Yes
Improving roads and intersections, beatification projects like parks, green space etc. and increased police force
numbers
F 45-54 D 4 Def. Yes
The improvements being made are good ones, and I love that Wheat Ridge is proactive about soliciting community
involvement.
M 45-54 D 4 Def. Yes 38th ave is getting better with new businesses, and improved businesses
M 45-54 D 4 Def. Yes
The recent improvements in sections of town and the new businesses that have moved in over the last 5 - 10 years are
a welcome change from the “keep everything the same and everyone out” approach in place 10+ years ago
F 55-64 D 4 Def. Yes Investing in the city is progress
F 55-64 D 4 Def. Yes Like seeing more police presence
F 55-64 D 4 Def. Yes Lots of planning
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F 55-64 D 4 Def. Yes Park improvements are needed
F 55-64 D 4 Def. Yes Support of small, locally owned businesses, balancing growth and quality of living.
M 55-64 D 4 Def. Yes
Desperately needed infrastructure needs are being addressed. Clearly decades beyond when they needed to be done.
Now they are starting.
F 65+D 4 Def. Yes Growth noted, primarily on the east 38th street part of WR. Wadsworth improvements, also.
F 65+D 4 Def. Yes Improvements to Ward St rail station are moving in a positive direction
F 65+D 4 Def. Yes Improvements without pricing people out of the area.
F 65+D 4 Def. Yes The improvements completed and underway are making Wheat Ridge better!
M 65+D 4 Def. Yes I think things in WHeat Ridge are headed in the right direction
M 65+D 4 Def. Yes
Investing in street improvements for instance the Wadsworth project. Getting input from residents on future
developments and improvements.
M 65+D 4 Def. Yes
It’s a nice peaceful city. Don’t see much crime. City seems to be keeping up up most things. Could always be better,
but I’m happy living in Wheat Ridge!!
M 18-34 O 4 Def. Yes I am generally in support of infrastructure development
F 45-54 R 4 Def. Yes Upgrading roads and old buildings helps the look and feel of the area
F 18-34 U 4 Def. Yes I’ve seen clear improvements in infrastructure and am hopeful it will continue.
F 18-34 U 4 Def. Yes Lots odlf development, more sidewalks and the increased walkability of the area
M 18-34 U 4 Def. Yes
It seems like we are starting to enforce the homeless a bit more and I hope that continues in to the summer. When the
first thing people see in front of our big city of WheatRidge sign off of i70 and Kipling is trash and homeless people
drugged out all on the grass. Not a good look for the rest of WheatRidge as a whole.
M 18-34 U 4 Def. Yes Parks are looking good.
M 18-34 U 4 Def. Yes Seems like efforts to improve the area are moving forward
M 18-34 U 4 Def. Yes They’re an active effort for multimodal transportation options
F 35-44 U 4 Def. Yes
Pleased with 38th Avenue main street cooridor, looking forward to improvements to 44th Ave. Looking forward to
redevelopment of the Green on 38th. Like the development guidelines for Lutheran campus.
M 35-44 U 4 Def. Yes Investment into city center business (38th St) and infrastructure
M 35-44 U 4 Def. Yes More public transit and investments in infrastructure that isn't just car centric is the correct direction
M 55-64 U 4 Def. Yes Increased transit; multi-family housing development; improved parks and recreation center
F 65+U 4 Def. Yes
More facility for pedestrians and cyclists, improved aesthetics along 44th and 38th, better traffic control at 38th and
44th
M 65+U 4 Def. Yes Parks, interchange improvements
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M 65+U 4 Def. Yes Tackling the homeless problem has been good. There are some things that could be done a little better but otherwise
F 18-34 N 5 Def. Yes Alli Scheck is so amazing and so is Patrick Goff, A+ team!
F 65+R 5 Def. Yes Sidewalks are necessary.
F 65+U 5 Def. Yes
It’s an area that is a nice mix of business, multi people living complexes and single family living. Walk ability is good and
bus transport is available. Crime is not high. Quality living is abundant 👍👍👍
F 18-34 D 1 Prob. No
Seen some improvements in certain areas of the city. Would love to see these improvements more in residential areas
versus just business oriented.
M 35-44 D 1 Prob. No
The nature of the projects is good. Expanding pedestrian and bicycle access is important. However, there are too
many trade-offs being made, and there could be a greater focus on design innovation.
M 45-54 D 1 Prob. No
Lots of good projects and repairs are happening. SW Wheat Ridge has some areas that need upkeep to prevent inviting
urban campers, lower influences, etc.
F 18-34 R 1 Prob. No Gentrified
F 35-44 R 1 Prob. No Development projects are progressing well. Would like to see more.
M 35-44 R 1 Prob. No Like the movement on old lots and vacant businesses being filled.
F 55-64 R 1 Prob. No
We're growing as a community, with more involvement from the citizens. The Wadsworth expansion was much
needed.
M 65+R 1 Prob. No Strong police presence
M 18-34 U 1 Prob. No Clearly lots of investment in
M 35-44 U 1 Prob. No
Roads are decent and parks are nice. However the cops are terrible. My biggest complaint is the cops. Cut their
budget.
F 45-54 U 1 Prob. No
We are not overdeveloping & forcing home owners to move due to condos & new builds. We are still a community of
neighbors who care for WR & our quirky ways
F 55-64 U 1 Prob. No
WR is working to improve accessibility for local residents while mitigating the increased congestion on roads that have
lead to dangerous situations for locals and drivers.
M 65+U 1 Prob. No Bringing in new business
M 35-44 D 2 Prob. No The city is Addressing issues and making improvements.
M 45-54 D 2 Prob. No
More independent businesses are popping up but wish there were more. It would be great to see less corporations like
711 and Walmarts.
M 45-54 D 2 Prob. No Overall right direction, but Wads is a mess and 38th still seems to lack a vision
F 55-64 D 2 Prob. No You are already widening the streets and walks on 44th and Wadsworth.
U 65+R 2 Prob. No Growth and renovations
M 18-34 U 2 Prob. No New road contstruction, new businesses. Luckys Market building needs a new tenant though
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F 35-44 U 2 Prob. No Focus on outdoor spaces
F 35-44 U 2 Prob. No
I like the development of 38th street businesses. Feels modern and like a little main street. Desirable for young modern
families.
F 35-44 U 2 Prob. No
Investing in thoughtful growth, including and considering voice of residents, maintaining community while facilitating
inclusion of new businesses and amenities
M 35-44 U 2 Prob. No It’s alright at best
U 45-54 U 2 Prob. No
Over the last 15 years, there have been numerous improvements, and while I appreciate the deliberate pace of
development in certain areas, there seems to be a tendency to prioritize short-term gains over preserving the
distinctive qualities of our city. While being overly cautious may result in missed opportunities, mindlessly embracing
development purely for the sake of progress can erode the unique character that defines us. Overall in the right
direction, but like so many things in life it is not black and white.
M 65+U 2 Prob. No More effort is being put into upgrading the city infrastructure.
M 65+U 2 Prob. No
We need more businesses that can generate sales that will benefit city tax income. I believe we are making the city
attractive to such businesses
U 35-44 D 3 Prob. No New business that I’m interested in are opening up. Younger families such as myself are moving in.
F 45-54 D 3 Prob. No Development is at a controlled pace. WRPD is providing good service to the community.
M 45-54 D 3 Prob. No
Much better law enforcement response to the vagrancy issue (esp. Kipling & I-70) than anything Arvada is doing.
Increased regulation of the motels near that intersection. Great engagement w/ community via the neighborhood
survey program.
F 55-64 D 3 Prob. No In requesting feedback from the residents.
F 55-64 D 3 Prob. No Investment in infrastructure
M 55-64 D 3 Prob. No
The city is a desirable place to live. The development across I70 should be great for the city, although I’m concerned
about traffic on 38th ave
M 65+D 3 Prob. No Zoning changes have been kept to a minimum and green belt areas and parks are well maintained.
M 65+R 3 Prob. No Very neat and clean lot to do safe
F 55-64 U 3 Prob. No
Improvements. Less run down properties. Not a safe haven for graffiti & property damage. I don't believe it's as safe as
it used to be. More car break in and vagrants. I know liberal Denver harms all adjacent cities.
M 55-64 U 3 Prob. No Infrastructure improvements are taking place. Tax base is improving and there appears to be business growth.
M 55-64 U 3 Prob. No See some redevelopment of older areas.
F 65+U 3 Prob. No Many improvements in the area (ie Gold's Mkt, the old Walmart) since I moved here 5 years ago
F 65+D 4 Prob. No Because you keep asking for feedback.
F 18-34 R 4 Prob. No Lots of new businesses, buildings, road renovations occurring. Parks are clean.
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M 35-44 R 4 Prob. No
There has been a large investment in infrastructure, and increasing home values have changed the socioeconomic
makeup of the city.
F 55-64 R 4 Prob. No I like the cleanup of 38th Ave.,. I would like to see it happen to 44th Ave.
M 55-64 R 4 Prob. No Streets are maintained, crime is generally under control
F 18-34 U 4 Prob. No I like the community collaboration and work on improving our outdoor spaces.
M 18-34 U 4 Prob. No
I live near the clear creek greenbelt. And we love that area. The new parks look amazing the concrete Cornhole is a
awesome addition ya we like wheat ridge a lot.
M 18-34 U 4 Prob. No
We need an update on sidewalks on frontage road and the kipling hotels. Plans seem to address that, so as long as
everything works out, I like it
F 35-44 U 4 Prob. No
The improvements that have been made so far are fantastic. I would like to see continued improvements and perhaps
a community surgery regarding priority of those listed.
M 35-44 U 4 Prob. No I like the new projects that are being completed, for the most part.
F 65+U 4 Prob. No Vibrant community with new dining options. Not perfect but in a positive direction
F 55-64 R 5 Prob. No Addition of more retail, restaurant and outdoor space and community activation
F 18-34 D 1 Prob. Yes Construction to fix roads
F 18-34 D 1 Prob. Yes Good stuff
F 18-34 D 1 Prob. Yes I have loved seeing some of the restaurants on 38th move in, and excited to see more open :)
F 18-34 D 1 Prob. Yes
I see important initiatives like a new park on 38th and looking at road safety on 35th. I want pedestrians to be
prioritized in city planning and expansions of green spaces and a vibrant downtown on the ridge at 38th
F 18-34 D 1 Prob. Yes I’ve only lived there for a year so I can’t be too specific but I like living in wheat ridge.
F 18-34 D 1 Prob. Yes Right direction in general - new businesses coming in, houses being fixed up
M 18-34 D 1 Prob. Yes Parks getting upgraded, road projects, business development
M 18-34 D 1 Prob. Yes
There has been a focus on local invest that prioritizes how people actually move and live. We have seen a road diet
on 38th (which should be complete from Sheridan to Lutheran and not expand back), increased density along that
same corridor, and bike/ped investment on Wads (Better than what it was). Local works is doing a great job and the
sustainable neighborhoods initiative is much appreciated. Still a ways to go, but it’s headed in the right direction.
F 35-44 D 1 Prob. Yes
I see new businesses opening, more young families moving here suggesting they see Wheat Ridge as a desirable place
to raise a family, and improvements in city infrastructure like the Wadsworth street upgrade.
F 35-44 D 1 Prob. Yes More community and families and thriving small businesses.
F 35-44 D 1 Prob. Yes
You are seeing the housing needs which include parks and pedestrian/bike lane safety, etc. we’re only becoming more
populated as a planet, so we need to plan for it.
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M 35-44 D 1 Prob. Yes
I think Wheat ridge is headed in the right direction because of all the improvements infrastructure (sidewalks,
recreation center) I’ve seen and I do mind continuing to pay the sales tax.
M 35-44 D 1 Prob. Yes New businesses
M 35-44 D 1 Prob. Yes No major complaints, a desire to seek community input before major decisions are made
F 45-54 D 1 Prob. Yes I like the Wads expansion and improvements to the parks & rec.
F 45-54 D 1 Prob. Yes Improvements to mobility for people and bikes is needed and good.
F 45-54 D 1 Prob. Yes The neighborhood feels safe and clean
M 45-54 D 1 Prob. Yes
I feel like it is a safe and inclusive community and is progressive enough to accept changes like adding ADUs and
allowing Airbnb type properties with the appropriate rules. I'm happy with everything at the moment.
F 55-64 D 1 Prob. Yes
I appreciate the improvements for street's, sidewalks & open space. Think we are building too many giant building
projects without trees, bushses, etc.
F 55-64 D 1 Prob. Yes
There is much-needed improvements on Wadsworth and 44th Ave. I am concerned about the removal of so many
mature trees in those areas, so I hope there is a plan to replace and increase more greenery and trees to help offset the
heat from the cement and pavement.
M 55-64 D 1 Prob. Yes It's making improvements without losing its character as a small city on the fringes of Denver.
F 65+D 1 Prob. Yes I love Wheat Ridge. Only negative is growing homeless population
F 65+D 1 Prob. Yes
I see some nice developments like the new work out equipment in Panorama Park. But don’t like the razing of single
family homes to build multi unit buildings instead.
F 65+D 1 Prob. Yes More stores are opening and streets are being repaired
F 65+D 1 Prob. Yes See more involvement by and
F 65+D 1 Prob. Yes Seems to be a vibrant community, I have lived here 4 years after moving from Ohio
F 65+D 1 Prob. Yes We are focused on building, growth & infrastructure.
M 65+D 1 Prob. Yes Development seems to be increasing. I wish city would do more to encourage both residential and retail development.
M 55-64 N 1 Prob. Yes Concerned about improving infrastructure and lifestyle in the City
F 55-64 O 1 Prob. Yes The roads are being extended and repaired
M 18-34 R 1 Prob. Yes Seems like good improvements are coming, still need a lot more
F 35-44 R 1 Prob. Yes I like the continued improvement of parks, sidewalks, and other infrastructures to keep improving the wheat ridge area
F 55-64 R 1 Prob. Yes Road and traffic improvements are so needed
M 65+R 1 Prob. Yes
The city is clean, our neighbors are happy, homeless camps are under control, I have not encountered any serious
crime. I like to see government growth kept to a minimum.
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F 18-34 U 1 Prob. Yes Nothing specific
F 18-34 U 1 Prob. Yes The city has made great decisions on improving infrastructure.
M 18-34 U 1 Prob. Yes
I think the continued invest of businesses in the area is a great sign for the future of Wheat Ridge. However, the delays
caused by the city for new businesses to open gives me quite a bit of pause. If we make it difficult for new small
businesses to open in the area I fear they will eventually stop trying. I live near 38th and Pierce and watched the
construction/completion of the business idle for nearly a year. The same thing appears to be happening with king of
wings on 44th and rolling smoke further down on 38th. I love supporting local small businesses and would love to see
the city do what is necessary to make this process as easy as possible.
F 35-44 U 1 Prob. Yes City seems more focused on stated goal than in the past.
F 35-44 U 1 Prob. Yes
Improvements in pedestrian access (better sidewalks, etc) are great, widening Wadsworth, improvements to parks are
all a good start. I also think it’s great that the city is continually asking for resident input and feedback!
M 35-44 U 1 Prob. Yes Awarness that the city needs to work with new businesses and builders
M 35-44 U 1 Prob. Yes I like the intentions and direction of the city, but things are moving much slower than I’d like.
F 45-54 U 1 Prob. Yes We business and access Updated upscale housing and business Dealing with homeless\beggars
F 45-54 U 1 Prob. Yes
I think walkability is a huge part of improving the community and access to local parks, as well as businesses. I would
like to see it expand to more then just 38th and 44th though. Most local folks walk on the side streets, which often
means walking in the street b/c sidewalks are in bad shape, too narrow or simply do not exist on the whole block.
F 45-54 U 1 Prob. Yes
Keep increasing quality affordable high density housing and commercial development, maintaining/improving parks
and trails, encourage smart growth and sustainability, we need more arts and entertainment
F 45-54 U 1 Prob. Yes The improvements on Wads, the future improvements to W 38th
M 45-54 U 1 Prob. Yes More shopping options and more restaurants has been nice
M 45-54 U 1 Prob. Yes
Older spaces on 38th are starting to be used by new people. Wadsworth is getting developed and new small businesses
are forming
M 45-54 U 1 Prob. Yes
Wadsworth improvement project(s), new hospital, planning for the vacant hospital space, planning for updates to the
38th Ave park, new housing...all seem to be things that point to a good direction for Wheat Ridge
F 55-64 U 1 Prob. Yes Crime is low. Housing prices have increased and that has been good for home owners.
F 55-64 U 1 Prob. Yes I think the city has done a good job with the parks and trying to keep the city clean.
F 55-64 U 1 Prob. Yes The surveys of what the community wants is/was important.
M 55-64 U 1 Prob. Yes I like the improvements slated for Wheat Ridge.
F 65+U 1 Prob. Yes
I have seen a lot of improvements since I have lived in Wheat Ridge. There are still several improvements that can be
made.
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M 65+U 1 Prob. Yes
Due to the city, increasing in population, due to new apartments, the city must be reviewing all phases to stay with the
increases
M 65+U 1 Prob. Yes Good roads, good schools , good police dept and low taxes
F 18-34 D 2 Prob. Yes I feel safer with the police presence being more visible here than in other parts around Denver
F 18-34 D 2 Prob. Yes I like to see new businesses and restaurants.
F 18-34 D 2 Prob. Yes
I think recent development and construction (albeit difficult while it’s underway) will help modernize and revitalize the
area in the years to come. It also seems like there’s a good level of outreach and effort being lead by the city through
various neighborhood initiatives which is leading to improvements.
F 18-34 D 2 Prob. Yes
New businesses opening up that align with the wants and needs of a younger generation, investment in our
infrastructure.
F 18-34 D 2 Prob. Yes There seems to be a lot of improvement of roads and community services.
M 18-34 D 2 Prob. Yes
Although construction on Wadsworth is taking excruciatingly long to complete, I have faith that this project is for a
good purpose. As we continue to develop out the community I have confidence that we’re putting decisions in good
hands. Please just disallow builders to create special taxing districts in our community. It’s a hindrance to those new
neighbors who will be residing within them. We should not have to front the construction bill for builders through tax
liens after we’ve already purchased our home.
F 35-44 D 2 Prob. Yes More local businesses popping up
F 35-44 D 2 Prob. Yes Proactive city council, development, etc
M 35-44 D 2 Prob. Yes Focus on public improvements over tax breaks for businesses.
M 35-44 D 2 Prob. Yes
I like to see up and coming businesses coming to town. People are friendly and diverse while the town still keeps it’s
‘old school’/historic atmosphere.
M 35-44 D 2 Prob. Yes Panorama park upgrade. The weekly police update videos
M 35-44 D 2 Prob. Yes Seeing new businesses starting Lots of parks and recreational space Home prices are doing well
F 45-54 D 2 Prob. Yes Investments in infrastructure and local businesses
F 45-54 D 2 Prob. Yes Smart improvements for the whole community
F 45-54 D 2 Prob. Yes Updates and modernization to city planning.
F 45-54 D 2 Prob. Yes
Updating signage and store front on main streets. I HATE the traffic diet implemented on 38th. I think that is worthless
and really creates a lot of traffic congestion without much of any benefit. The parking gained from this change is also of
extremely limited benefit. This change should be seriously reconsidered.
M 45-54 D 2 Prob. Yes Crime is low, services are good.
M 45-54 D 2 Prob. Yes
Seems like there is good improvement in new business opening, but things like permits and approvals seem to take a
long time. That could deter business from wanting to come here.
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F 65+D 2 Prob. Yes
I like the initiatives they have going. They are working to make the city greener and at the same time working to
bring in new business.
F 65+D 2 Prob. Yes
New roads. Need to clean up businesses on major streets that need landscaping and upkeep of buildings facilities.
Good lighting also helps.
F 65+D 2 Prob. Yes Various improvements seem to be good. Need to attract more business to 38th east of wads.
F 65+D 2 Prob. Yes
Wheat Ridge has been clinging too long to the farm village identity & not attracted enough commercial business that
contributes to sales tax.
F 65+D 2 Prob. Yes
When I see businesses closing or moving out of WR, I also see construction going up and new businesses opening so
something is working to move things ahead.
M 65+D 2 Prob. Yes I have lived here for the last 35 years and I do not have any big complaints.
M 65+D 2 Prob. Yes I see improvements along Wads. Parks are well maintained. Not loving the proposed sales tax but time will tell.
F 18-34 R 2 Prob. Yes Widening of the roads, new infrastructure.
M 45-54 R 2 Prob. Yes Infrastructure improvements
M 45-54 R 2 Prob. Yes Nice to see new businesses and image improvements
M 45-54 R 2 Prob. Yes
The challenges we are faced with are making it difficult to keep on the right path. Making no decision, or doing
nothing is the wrong path, making the appropriate improvements (such as these) are strides in the right direction.
M 55-64 R 2 Prob. Yes The city is riding the riff raff and continuing to improve the roads
F 65+R 2 Prob. Yes A lot of action being done to solve some of the problems.
F 65+R 2 Prob. Yes Things are happening here.
M 65+R 2 Prob. Yes I see the city trying to improve the cities traffic flow and quality of roads.
M 18-34 U 2 Prob. Yes Small Businesses opening, some much needed infrastructure like Wadsworth multi use path, etc
F 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes Businesses continue to open, police are good and quick to respond.
F 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes Community events, new businesses
F 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes I do like the cleaning up of streets and what is happening on Wadsworth.
F 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes
It’s good to see investments and improvements in the infrastructure for residents and to ease traffic passing through the
Wadsworth corridor.
F 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes More investment in infrastructure and businesses
F 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes
More investments in making our city more walkable/bikeable. Investing in outdoor public spaces. Bringing desirable
businesses and restaurants to the city.
F 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes Wadsworth improvements, public park improvements!
M 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes
City seems to be investing in infrastructure- such as the wadsworth project. Also keeps parks and open space mostly
clean and updated.
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M 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes
Continued focus on improvements to city aesthetics and functionality making Wheat Ridge a more inviting and
beautiful area for residents and visitors.
M 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes
Excellent leadership at the city level and coordination with other groups (like Localworks). The passion to make Wheat
Ridge great is clear everywhere I look! A big part of that is a mindset of investing in our community.
M 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes
I think we are growing responsibly, however I would like to see the building and zoning codes continue to be enforced
to prevent things such as row homes in neighborhoods (38th, Wadsworth, and Kipling are where those belong).
M 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes Infrastructure investment/maintenance/improvements with a focus on public parks
M 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes Making needed changes to roadways, parks, and SLOWLY approving/licensing new locally owned restaurants
U 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes
We have a good rec center, libraries, police. I feel safe. I’m liking the growing number of bars/coffee shops/ restaurants
that are within walking distance from my house.
F 45-54 U 2 Prob. Yes Even though it is a mess now, hopefully the construction on Wadsworth will make the flow of traffic better.
F 45-54 U 2 Prob. Yes
I think the city is in the right track in terms of updating some areas of the city. I think there is significant room for
growth in this area for the city though.
F 45-54 U 2 Prob. Yes
The development of 38th with new businesses is over due. However adding so many homes t it causes traffic issues that
will need to be delt with.
F 55-64 U 2 Prob. Yes I like our mayor, the city is doing a lot of good things lately.
F 55-64 U 2 Prob. Yes More restaurants
M 55-64 U 2 Prob. Yes
Following through on plans to improve 38th & Wadsworth. Police appear to be well trained and connecting with the
community.
M 55-64 U 2 Prob. Yes No particular issues
M 55-64 U 2 Prob. Yes The project to widen Wadsworth is a good thing.
M 55-64 U 2 Prob. Yes
The work on Wadsworth should be nice when completed. 38th is looking better retail wise. The gentrification of
Denver has pushed more lower income folks here so crime is more visible, but not outrageous
F 65+U 2 Prob. Yes The new CFI project (35th to I-70) seems exciting and modern.
M 65+U 2 Prob. Yes All the construction around
F 18-34 D 3 Prob. Yes There seem to be considerable building efforts happening in the community, like the improvements in Wadsworth Blvd.
M 18-34 D 3 Prob. Yes Improvement to infrastructure
M 18-34 D 3 Prob. Yes Nice streets and parks
F 35-44 D 3 Prob. Yes
It has good to see an increase in fun businesses joining the Wheat Ridge Community. Would love to continue to see
more restaurants and breweries and shopping
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F 35-44 D 3 Prob. Yes The city feels safe. The building progress is not rampant and things seem well thought out.
F 35-44 D 3 Prob. Yes There seems to be improvement and growth across the city (except for downtown)
M 35-44 D 3 Prob. Yes The engagement aspects and what's up wheat ridge campaign is a great resource.
F 45-54 D 3 Prob. Yes All the new developments and reaching out to residents for input
F 45-54 D 3 Prob. Yes Creating more walkable areas
F 45-54 D 3 Prob. Yes
I like how Wheat Ridge is still a small town, and is looking at supporting residents of all income levels and growing in a
way that makes sense - change can be a very good thing. I also believe that the forward thinking about the
redevelopment of Lutheran hospital is thoughtful and an important part of how Wheat Ridge grows as a community and
town.
F 45-54 D 3 Prob. Yes I'm seeing more economic development and improvement in my neighborhood
F 45-54 D 3 Prob. Yes
Plans for improvements are headed in the right direction, but I am disappointed in the extremely slow progress and
endless discussions and planning without any project execution.
M 45-54 D 3 Prob. Yes I see responsible development and efforts to clean up Kipling and I70 area
M 45-54 D 3 Prob. Yes Investments to improve but not drastically change the city
M 45-54 D 3 Prob. Yes Starting to adress crime at low budget motels at kipling and 44th
M 45-54 D 3 Prob. Yes The improvements are beneficial to all that live in WR and are necessary for long term sustainability.
M 45-54 D 3 Prob. Yes There seems to be transparency and a positive direction for the community
F 55-64 D 3 Prob. Yes A good mix of long range and short term planning.
F 55-64 D 3 Prob. Yes Growth and improvements in walkability
F 55-64 D 3 Prob. Yes I like the improvements I Do NOT like Wadsworth construction that’s seems to never move forward.
M 55-64 D 3 Prob. Yes Areas are being improved upon. Most areas of town are starting to look cleaner and updated except Wads
M 55-64 D 3 Prob. Yes Infrastructure and rec facility improvements
F 65+D 3 Prob. Yes Feel safe and people appear to be doing ok.
F 65+D 3 Prob. Yes
I believe they are trying to improve wheat ridge however I am worried that they are allowing to many multi unit
homes which just creates more traffic and takes away from the small town feel.
F 65+D 3 Prob. Yes I greatly appreciate the work you’re doing in the Parks & Rec area. Preserving open spaces is important to me.
F 65+D 3 Prob. Yes
I just moved here from Golden, looking for affordable housing. I well Wheat Ridge is address or trying to address
infrastructure that needs to be done.
F 65+D 3 Prob. Yes Improvements are consistently happening; love concerts in the park
F 65+D 3 Prob. Yes Necessary upgrades. Need to deal with homelessness.
F 65+D 3 Prob. Yes Seem to be addressing some concerns of citizens, asking for public input. More to be done.
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F 65+D 3 Prob. Yes Wadsworth needed updating. But I think Wheat Ridge is moving too slowly and too cautiously.
M 65+D 3 Prob. Yes As a smaller town, I think the town Council is able to focus more on the local issues and do a better job
M 65+D 3 Prob. Yes Better pedestrian y bicycle access, public transportation options
M 65+D 3 Prob. Yes More commercial development and more pockets of residential development.
M 65+D 3 Prob. Yes They projects underway sound like useful, appropriate ones.
M 18-34 R 3 Prob. Yes Infrastructure and businesses
M 18-34 R 3 Prob. Yes The city is improving in infrastructure and is developing a stronger local culture.
F 45-54 R 3 Prob. Yes Areas of concern do need improvment
M 45-54 R 3 Prob. Yes
City always seems engaged with the community with events and we appreciate the road improvement and all the bike
lanes
F 55-64 R 3 Prob. Yes New to the city I see the growth and expansion of this city with excitement.
M 55-64 R 3 Prob. Yes City and street improvements
M 55-64 R 3 Prob. Yes I’m not aware of anything declining
M 55-64 R 3 Prob. Yes Improvements being made
U 55-64 R 3 Prob. Yes
We seem to be investing in infrastructure, our Police Department is partnering with residents to keep us safe, our parks
are great
F 65+R 3 Prob. Yes
They are paying attention to detail and how the city looks when you drive around. Please work on the 38th avenue
corridor from Kipling west to Youngfield.
M 65+R 3 Prob. Yes All police departments, fire protection, maintenance, seem to be working like they should
M 65+R 3 Prob. Yes Everything still seems small and appropriate. No signs to me of overbuilding--at least not yet.
M 65+R 3 Prob. Yes I don’t have a complaint
M 65+R 3 Prob. Yes
Investment in parks. Helping to facilitate much needed upgrades to commercial projects and bringing in new business.
Recent cleaning up of illegal vagrant shelter under I70 off Youngfield is a great step.
M 65+R 3 Prob. Yes
The planned capital projects along the primary corridors. Although I argued against sidewalks for years; I've seen the
light related to our primary corridors.
F 18-34 U 3 Prob. Yes Improvements of clear creek trail, and road repairs on Kipling and wadsworth are improvements.
F 35-44 U 3 Prob. Yes
More walkable business area around 38th and Wadsworth, positive police presence in the community, an effort to curb
homeless/transient problems.
F 35-44 U 3 Prob. Yes
Seeing more small business establishments, like Gold’s Marketplace. Wheat Ridge is becoming a place that people
WANT to drive to.
M 35-44 U 3 Prob. Yes Good communication at city level.
M 35-44 U 3 Prob. Yes Wheat Ridge is finally investing in upgrading its unique areas and congestion points.
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F 45-54 U 3 Prob. Yes I like the development of the older retail and like the mix of residential vs commercial spaces
F 45-54 U 3 Prob. Yes Improvements to connect ledestrian friendly areas and parks
F 45-54 U 3 Prob. Yes
Please fix the intersection of 38th and Swadley! The road is falling apart and there is a bus stop there. Entrance into our
neighborhood is getting worse and worse.
F 45-54 U 3 Prob. Yes We’ve seen improvement in some streets and sidewalks. Needs more improvement but we have seen progress
M 45-54 U 3 Prob. Yes Seeing a plan and positive steps with execution.
M 45-54 U 3 Prob. Yes The current infrastructure investments are improving the city step by step
U 45-54 U 3 Prob. Yes My methhead neighbors moved away.
F 55-64 U 3 Prob. Yes Like the improvements to make it more bikeable and walkable
F 55-64 U 3 Prob. Yes Specifically re the long term hotel clean-up at Kipling / I70.
F 55-64 U 3 Prob. Yes The investments in infrastructure are long overdue, especially sidewalks along Wadsworth and 38th west of Kipling.
F 55-64 U 3 Prob. Yes Working on housing.
M 55-64 U 3 Prob. Yes I see commercial development. If we are able to attract more businesses we create a better place to live.
F 65+U 3 Prob. Yes Businesses are coming to the city. Nice homes are being built. The city government is engaged.
F 65+U 3 Prob. Yes Growth
F 65+U 3 Prob. Yes
We need improvements to keep up with the needs of the population growth as well as keeping young people in our
community.
M 65+U 3 Prob. Yes Because it isn't the desolate drive through community it was when I was younger.
M 65+U 3 Prob. Yes
Maintaining major arteries of traffic such as Wadsworth, Liberal in size height of buildings, adding necessary housing,
apartments, for medium to lower income.
M 65+U 3 Prob. Yes New establishments on 38th, Wadsworth reconstruction, new housing.
M 65+U 3 Prob. Yes Plans are being discussed
M 65+U 3 Prob. Yes Projects working on such as Anderson Park seem to be worthwhile.
M 65+U 3 Prob. Yes
The City has been very forward thinking and has engaged citizens in many major decisions via very thorough
processes.
M 65+U 3 Prob. Yes
Wheat Ridge has lagged behind other communities in development. Now, with greater population growth in the
Denver Metro area the use of the existing infrastructure has taken a beating and it’s now time to repair, rebuild,
replace or engineer new infrastructure in the city and create a safe environment for the next generation to come.
F 18-34 D 4 Prob. Yes
The city seems invested in bringing in new businesses and making it a place that people want to come to. The
recreation services and outdoor facilities are also really well maintained
M 18-34 D 4 Prob. Yes Neighborhood survey of Fruitdale in past years was helpful, though I have yet to see many noticeable changes occur.
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M 18-34 D 4 Prob. Yes Seems to be lots of construction and projects that are improving the city.
M 18-34 D 4 Prob. Yes Visible improvements to infrastructure, parks, roads, etc. Lot of work to still do, but getting better every day!
F 35-44 D 4 Prob. Yes Development of local businesses / districts supporting the community
M 35-44 D 4 Prob. Yes It seems to be focusing on small business and local, and green sustainability.
F 45-54 D 4 Prob. Yes I appreciate the investment in infrastructure.
F 55-64 D 4 Prob. Yes
City government seems to understand how important walking, biking, natural areas and parks are to the livability of
this city, and that we need to protect our green areas, create more of them and make it easier to get around the city
without driving a car.
F 55-64 D 4 Prob. Yes
New businesses, slowly arriving. Patios being made. Hospital building continues. Police have lowered car thefts.
Community committees allow public input. Park improvements. More of the above, and continued communication of
goals and projects.
M 55-64 D 4 Prob. Yes Each project seems to be getting done fairly quickly.
M 55-64 D 4 Prob. Yes Seeing positive results from current initiatives.
M 55-64 D 4 Prob. Yes They are also needing to fix and replace the sewer line from 44th Ave to the TA truck stop ASAP..
F 65+D 4 Prob. Yes
Concern about the working poor, those experiencing homelessness, limiting marijuana dispensaries, involving residents
in decision-making.
F 65+D 4 Prob. Yes I see a lot of improvements taking place
F 65+D 4 Prob. Yes Recent projects and proposed projects will improve the quality of life in Wheat Ridge.
F 65+D 4 Prob. Yes
There is at least an awareness that Wheatridge needs to build on it's unique position as a bit of country close to the city,
while maintaining the aspects that define it's country feel, such as larger properties, non cookie cutter homes, also
access to the greenbelt & maintaining equestrian friendly areas.
F 65+D 4 Prob. Yes
Work being completed on Wadsworth and on I-70 & Harlan/48th Avenue is long overdue. We hope sound barrier
walls are going to be completed on both sides of I-70 between Sheridan and as far West as to connect to existing walls.
Highway noise is overwhelming!!
M 65+D 4 Prob. Yes Better streets, more diverse stores.
M 65+D 4 Prob. Yes
I think residential and business development has been fairly well thought out so far, though developers seem to get their
own way most of the tiime.
M 65+D 4 Prob. Yes Increase in new businesses, and civic improvements.
M 35-44 O 4 Prob. Yes I actively see the city cleaning up the area, and I feel that our elected officials have us in mind.
M 18-34 R 4 Prob. Yes Construction to widen roads and add sidewalks is important to give the area improved acres.
F 55-64 R 4 Prob. Yes New neighborhoods, clear creek drive area…
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F 55-64 R 4 Prob. Yes Parks look nice
M 65+R 4 Prob. Yes
I see improvements at Kipling and I 70. There are less homeless and I'm sure less crime inthe surrounding
neighborhoods.
M 65+R 4 Prob. Yes Improvements are being made to critical transit corridors while maintaining neighborhood cohesiveness.
M 65+R 4 Prob. Yes
Love Wadsworth rebuild love the Safety Wheatridge Police department is doing and giving us good residents my Sister
and Brother in law also are residents 4 blocks from me🤓
M 65+R 4 Prob. Yes Repairing streets and new hospital
F 18-34 U 4 Prob. Yes
I think the growth has been beneficial for this city, but do think there’s still a lot of work to be done in certain areas.
Especially along the I-70 corridor.
F 18-34 U 4 Prob. Yes
Strong community resource presence - supportive, efficient, & helpful (not something we experienced in Denver).
Major infrastructure upgrades while keeping wheat ridge’s charm if a small town feel. We’ve only been officially in
Wheat Ridge for 2 years & this is what I’ve tangibly seen so far.
M 18-34 U 4 Prob. Yes More and more development.
F 35-44 U 4 Prob. Yes
Asking residents of certain areas for input during redevelopment programs, focus on pedestrian and bicycle access,
especially on the north south routes, and small business renewal focus.
F 35-44 U 4 Prob. Yes Construction appears to be on needed areas, seeking input from the community is right
F 35-44 U 4 Prob. Yes Making things more accessible with how Wheat Ridge is growing.
F 35-44 U 4 Prob. Yes There’s been more business and infrastructure projects over the past few years.
M 35-44 U 4 Prob. Yes Focus on positive community development, revitalization, infrastructure development
M 35-44 U 4 Prob. Yes
The beginning of a sustainability committee is great starting point to become more aware of our impact as a
community, and critically look at improvements that need to be made.
M 35-44 U 4 Prob. Yes The vagrancy issues seem to be handled better.
M 35-44 U 4 Prob. Yes
Wadsworth construction is a major inconvenience at the moment but when it is done the improvement is going to
make a major difference!
F 45-54 U 4 Prob. Yes Changes in current Mercian and safety to make the city more vibrant and accessible.
F 45-54 U 4 Prob. Yes I see many improvements happening around the city. Wadsworth, 44th bridge, and the hotels for longer staying people.
F 45-54 U 4 Prob. Yes Improved speed enforcement, and focus on safe neighborhoods. Improved streets and parks
F 45-54 U 4 Prob. Yes Infrastructure investments are good. Let's fix the i70 Kipling interchange and work on a solution for the homelessness
F 45-54 U 4 Prob. Yes Updates with The Wadsworth Blvd
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F 45-54 U 4 Prob. Yes
Widening the roads is great for the traffic flow. However, I do think cops need to sit on 44th Ave. between Wadsworth
and Kipling to enforce the SCHOOL ZONE speed. It’s ridiculous how many people speed around me to fly down the
street. Kids are in too much danger in this area. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get on this immediately!
M 45-54 U 4 Prob. Yes We have needed improvements to roads and sidewalks for many years
F 55-64 U 4 Prob. Yes The improvements made already
F 55-64 U 4 Prob. Yes Work is progressing on Wadsworth and other projects, it appears to be moving ahead mostly on schedule.
M 55-64 U 4 Prob. Yes
It seems that the city is improving the image of the city through new development and updating/improving existing
areas
M 55-64 U 4 Prob. Yes
Upgrades needed to business streets and sidewalks. Streets are dilapidated. Old buildings are run down , new
developments needed .
F 65+U 4 Prob. Yes I have seen changes that are welcoming to an outsider
F 65+U 4 Prob. Yes I see more infrastructure construction happening and fill in spaces being utilized
F 65+U 4 Prob. Yes Projects like the parks and sidewalks make this a better and safer community.
M 65+U 4 Prob. Yes Infrastructure item s are starting to work and the populace is tolerating the process fairly well.
U 65+U 5 Prob. Yes
Improvements were needed in targeted areas. HOWEVER, much needs to be done about the increasing homeless
population. Would also like to see WR rec center add separate sauna and steam room for females.
F 18-34 D 1 Und
It is important to me that wheat Ridge continues to offer locations for small businesses and shops to open and be
successful. I feel like there are not many empty or un-rented spaces, which is great.
M 18-34 D 1 Und I think they have really been working hard to elevate Wheatridge to the next level with housing and restaurants
F 65+D 1 Und Better interaction at city council, various projects getting done
M 18-34 O 1 Und
While there is A LOT left to be desired, the effort of the city to continue to improve livability is encouraging. However I
would implore a more drastic investment into our “Main Street” corridor along 38th. So much potential to create a true
walkable commercial corridor to keep local dollars in Wheat Ridge, I hope the city seizes this opportunity and steers
investment dollars there.
M 45-54 U 1 Und Less homeless Community Park improvements
M 65+U 1 Und Generally good growth in residences. Not so good for businesses.
F 35-44 D 2 Und I love living Wheat Ridge! It’s feels like small town living next to a major city, the best of both worlds!
F 65+D 2 Und Because we are finally taking care of things (infrastructure) and finishing construction projects.
M 65+R 2 Und Look good
F 35-44 U 2 Und
I want to see Wadsworth cleaned up. I don’t understand why the business on this street keep closing. The plan to redo
the street is important. But luckys needs to be made into something, it’s terrible that there are a slew of empty buildings
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F 45-54 U 2 Und Investment in infrastructure and housing/homelessness
F 18-34 D 3 Und The police seem to be involved and empathetic to the people of Wheat Ridge
F 55-64 D 3 Und
Although the way Lutheran was manipulated into building a new hospital, that's an eye sore, which blocks the view of
the mountains, the other ideas in place for improvements serve the community in a way that allows for safer
recreations along our main streets. In addition to the new businesses planned for clear creek crossing, I'd like to see a
Century Movie theatre.
M 65+D 3 Und Seeing some infrastructure updates that may improve the area
F 45-54 R 3 Und Investment in roads
M 35-44 U 3 Und I like that the parks are being revamped, like Prospect park.
F 55-64 U 3 Und Rejuvenation of areas to make the city more welcoming
F 55-64 U 3 Und
The focus on improvements to safety, walkability, anesthetics, beautification and livability are all positives that will
improve our city for all.
F 45-54 R 4 Und I think there are area’s of wr that are improving but the their are areas that need lots of work
M 65+R 4 Und
Addressing the homeless situation and crime. I appreciate our law enforcement personnel going after car thieves &
criminals.
M 65+R 4 Und I believe the city staff is doing a good job.
F 18-34 U 4 Und I see things aren’t getting worse, the streets are usually clean and there’s less suspicious activity, but still some.
M 18-34 U 4 Und Expanding infrastructure with emphasis on biking and walking very important
M 45-54 U 4 Und Police treat people with respect and are very helpful and responsive. Very different from Denver
F 65+D 5 Und We need improvement with sidewalks and streets
F 45-54 U 5 Und Pleasant little city, police have really stepped up their game and are being more proactive.
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M 18-34 D 1 Def. No
Snow removal, road maintenance, park maintenance (why add a work-out station to the park, when everything else is
falling apart? Waste of money, I use the park daily, no one uses that station)
F 65+D 1 Def. No ADUs and Airbnbs Lack of interesting business development Streets need to be paved Closure of schools
F 65+D 1 Def. No
I’m not pleased with some of the traffic pattern changes, and haven’t been since the changes to 38th Av. I live a half
block from 38th and now try to avoid it as much as possible.
M 65+D 1 Def. No Overcrowding with giant apartment complexes
F 45-54 O 1 Def. No
Airbnb, ADUs, midrise multiuser structures along 38th are creating some undesirable issues. Many residents moved to
Wheat Ridge to not have to live with these issues that occur east of Sheridan.
M 45-54 R 1 Def. No
We have too many alternate routes in this town for commuters to use as back streets. Durning heavy traffic times,
particularly my street (3105 Harlan) has people speeding ridiculously fast while my son has a playing. The process to
establish speed bumps get caught in paperwork. We need to recognize that this is a “thing” now and have them
installed on streets of concern and roundabouts installed to smooth other flow of traffic like edgewater is doing.
U 65+R 1 Def. No
It seems that we are not attracting industry or making the 38th Ave corridor inviting. All the city seems to offer is senior
housing. & fast food. The city should look at Old town Arvada, Denver Tennyson as examples to start.
M 18-34 U 1 Def. No
Crime is up. Infrastructure is decaying or already decayed. I don’t think it’s an issue with lack of funds rather poor
money management on the part of the city.
F 35-44 U 1 Def. No
Here are a few instances when I think Wheat Ridge City Council’s chosen direction was well-intended but lacked
vision, as well as city planning skills and experience. Example 1: The redevelopment of 38th Avenue and the
misguided attempt to make it more like the shopping areas along 32nd Avenue in North Denver. (Who makes a street
narrower?) Example 2: The debacle of the shopping center at 38th and Wadsworth. It was touted as being like Belmar.
It missed the mark by miles. Example 3: Old homes are being scraped and hideous slap-dash homes are being built in
their stead. These ugly, characterless new homes—and many of the truly awful real estate flips—are making Wheat
Ridge more expensive and subsequently raising property taxes for longtime residents. Example 4: Changing the
Welcome to Wheat Ridge signs to a lurid blue color. The color is vulgar and, to add insult to injury, it is not aging well.
The dark green was much better for the purpose. Wheat Ridge is a charming, old-school suburb, and the city council
should make an effort to play up the strong points of this sleepy bedroom community.
M 35-44 U 1 Def. No
38th is a terrible street between Sheridan and Wadsworth. More homeless people and transients. 35th needs a
sidewalk. Trash bill is going up considerably and WR needs to step in. Sewer charges are out of hand.
M 45-54 U 1 Def. No
Too many regulations against any / everything: a permit is required to go to even go to the bathroom. Terrible planning
decisions not based reason or data but instead based on optics or to placate whomever complains or threatens to sue.
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M 55-64 U 1 Def. No
It appears you're preparing to ask for more money...and the City workers aren't even at work. The "City Building"
which is owned by the people of Wheat Ridge for the City to do business appears to not be staffed, and locks out the
people who it is intended to serve. SMH
F 65+U 1 Def. No
Not putting money into the real issues…theft..homeless..potholes..safety.. Fixed up Anderson Park for the homeless to
enjoy..average citizen would not go there!
F 65+D 2 Def. No
This wadsworth project looks to be a complete nightmare! It seems everywhere you go the homeless are laying
around making it dirty in our city. We don't have a decent restruant in our city! It just don't show any improvements in
near future.
M 65+D 2 Def. No
To much Hi density housing, not enough parking required for new development 38th & Upham tenants are parking in
school parking 38th wads parking in Luckys lot. Then council wants to reduce parking requirement. STUPID
M 45-54 O 2 Def. No
All the high rise apartments that Wheat Ridge keeps allowing. Moved here to get away from it in Denver and now it's
following me here.
M 45-54 O 2 Def. No I’m pissed off that Wheat Ridge approved every fly by night apartment building. It’s unbelievable
F 35-44 R 2 Def. No Too many homeless in the parks and near highway
M 35-44 R 2 Def. No
If you compare wheat ridge to its surrounding municipalities (arvada, lakewood, golden, Denver) we are way behind
in development and attracting businesses that will invest in their community. Tax incentives and removing/streamling
building hurdles to name a few can go a long ways. We have prime real estate here and we need to take advantage of
it, otherwise these companies will go elsewhere.
F 45-54 R 2 Def. No Homeless population is rapidly becoming a problem
F 45-54 R 2 Def. No
Money being spent on "improvements" but bus shelters are occupied by homeless and there is crime everywhere and
it's dirty.
M 45-54 R 2 Def. No
The city has passed on all of the things that would have brought growth. The things that you want to do now should
have been done 20 years ago. Wheat ridge is playing catch up
F 55-64 R 2 Def. No
We clearly are not addressing homelessness and crime in the city. There are known areas within the city for both
issues, and yet it seems as though we have become reactive instead of proactive. More full-time policing of these areas
should help to curb most of illicit activities taking place.
M 55-64 R 2 Def. No We seem to be losing the small town appeal. 38th Ave needs to return to 2 lanes each direction
M 55-64 R 2 Def. No
Zoning laws are building condos on every square inch. We will look like Hong Kong pretty soon with trash
everywhere.
M 65+R 2 Def. No I don't believe our city council listens to the wishes of the citizens
F 18-34 U 2 Def. No Too many apartments being built. No more raised taxes.
U 18-34 U 2 Def. No Sales taxes disproportionately affect the financially insecure.
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M 35-44 U 2 Def. No
The city misled the voters in 2019 with the sales tax increase to fund Anderson park, 32nd and Youngfield and Lutheran
project. They fixed the PFOS building and then took it away from parks and left the parks department with no storage
and on top of all this the clown ass city is paying 13000 dollars a month for a building that the city doesn’t even own.
M 35-44 U 2 Def. No
The focus of this extension on sidewalks, sidewalks and more sidewalks is not in keeping with the needs of the
community. We don't need more sidewalks. We don't need more bike racks. We don't need 10ft sidewalks down
Wadsworth. We need sustained investment in our public safety and critical infrastructure, not vanity infrastructure.
M 35-44 U 2 Def. No
Well...we're fairly new to Wheat Ridge. We have lived here for 7 years. In those 7 years, we leave Wheat Ridge
99% to go to restaurants, shops, and bars that are in Arvada, Golden, Denver...etc. Wheat Ridge does not have any
appealing restaurants or shops. To top it off, our school (Wilmore-Davis) just closed and the Lutheran Hospital is going
to close. I've noticed my neighbors are listing their houses to get near better schools. We are most likely going to list
our house soon and get out of this sinking ship. Also, the rec center is great. However, they will not allow my child to
swim tehre??? It only caters to adults that want to swim laps. Please make an effort Wheat Ridge....
M 45-54 U 2 Def. No
Crime is higher, to many apartment complexes being built, homeless issue needs to be addressed, snow plowing is non
existent except for parks??? Don’t ask the residents to foot the bill for new infrastructure make the owners of the
developments pay for it!
M 55-64 U 2 Def. No
44th and Wadsworth corner is going to be a nightmare even after Wadsworth construction finished. Unhoused already
throwing trash, unwanted items, defecating in parks, areas appear dirtier, less concern for taxpayers than for those who
don’t contribute, rampant theft from stores/businesses.
F 65+U 2 Def. No
I'm seeing businesses moving? Not sure I like the change of 38th. There is way to many apartment complexes going up.
I'm afraid it's bringing in the wrong type of people!!! I see alot more crime and homeless people than ever. I have
called the police numerous times about homeless people with there buggies on my corner. I also hate that Wheat Ridge
is allowing bums and such begging on the street corners. It definitely does not feel like the Wheat Ridge I used to love.
F 65+U 2 Def. No
Worst City Administration. Community, services need to take lessons from Arvada. I have lived in WR 42 years and am
considering moving out of WR.
M 65+U 2 Def. No No taxes
M 65+U 2 Def. No Our taxes keep increasing and nothing gets done
M 65+U 2 Def. No Too much building. Too many rentals. I want less people not more people.
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M 65+U 2 Def. No
Too much high density/multi family housing being built creating traffic & parking problems that aren't being dealt with.
City streets are poorly maintained in many areas of the city. It appears that more homeless people are showing up
every day and I don't see or hear much about what is being done about it.
U 65+U 2 Def. No
No new taxes, hard enough to live in Colorado and Wheat Ridge now. You just do not want old people on fixed
budgets to live here anymore.
U 35-44 D 3 Def. No
Having the main road of wheat ridge under construction until 2024 is insane...and we all know they won't be done on
time. This as caused 3 flat tires I've had to replace so far. Has caused me to be late for work because the orange sign
guy decides all traffic on wads must stop for 10 minutes because a back loader is miles away. I actually am looking to
buy property and I love wheat ridge but will not live in traffic cone hell for the next 2 years. So i am now looking in
arvada.
F 55-64 D 3 Def. No
Densifying quickly, driven in extreme by sales tax to the point that our mom-and-pop shops are disappearing and being
replaced with chains. We are becoming like every other city now - losing our small town charm, open space,
uniqueness.
F 55-64 D 3 Def. No
Need to deal with homeless first before trying to bring in more new business. Also need to return 38th Ave to 4 lanes.
The traffic is ridiculous!
F 55-64 D 3 Def. No Not enough small business opportunity
M 35-44 O 3 Def. No
My child was harassed at the skate park by your police officers. Also I was attacked by a homeless person at Prospect
Park. When I tried to file a complaint with one of your community services officers they drove away and said It wasn’t
really their job to deal with the situation.
M 18-34 R 3 Def. No No extra taxes
M 18-34 R 3 Def. No Stop taxing people. Spend the money you have more efficiently. Trim the fat.
F 45-54 R 3 Def. No Too many homeless, too much new development adding to traffic problems, stores and restaurants closing
F 55-64 R 3 Def. No
The crime is outrageous, the homeless and there filth are everywhere, and to much expansion, we don’t want to be
Denver!
F 65+R 3 Def. No Council and staff cater to developers.
F 65+R 3 Def. No
Way too many speed control endeavors--If a street is worthy of a stop sign it should be worthy of snow removal! Why
do you pay to do this survey is Spanish? Wheat Ridge is way too liberal!
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U 18-34 U 3 Def. No
Housing is outrageously overpriced and there is nothing in the city. Everything we go do is in Denver, or Golden,
Lakewood, or the mountains. There are zero good restaurants. Taxes are already out of control, it is just plain theft at
this point. I am sick and tired of paying more and more taxes that government says they will spend on improving our
way of life, ends up spending it in reckless ways that do not benefit me as a citizen, then taxes me even more to do the
things they said they would do with the last tax increase. You thieving bastards have earned zero dollars. The roads are
fine, we don’t need a hospital, we don’t need you to build anything. We are here because it’s close to the mountains.
NO MORE TAX INCREASES. We need you to resign, get your dirty hands out or our pockets, and leave us the hell
alone. Every single thing that government touches is made worse. Anyone who feels that they need you should move to
California.
F 35-44 U 3 Def. No Too much gentrification
M 35-44 U 3 Def. No
Homeless population and crime is off the charts. The quiet neighborhoods have now been turned to crime areas. The
common areas now have homeless everywhere making everyone feel uncomfortable and unsafe. Taxes are too high,
and the overall cleanliness of the city is going in the wrong direction.
U 35-44 U 3 Def. No There are projects that are not going to be useful long term that are inconvenient now like the wadsworth project.
M 45-54 U 3 Def. No 38TH EAST OF WADSWORTH SHOULD BE BACK TO 4 LANES
M 45-54 U 3 Def. No
There is far too much construction of dense multi-family housing, which leads to overpopulation, increased traffic and
use of city services. City Council should STOP approving these projects, and focus on single family homes if we’re
going to build any more residential projects.
U 45-54 U 3 Def. No Too much density - too much development - too many homeless - high crime - traffic
M 55-64 U 3 Def. No Too lenient on criminals.
F 65+U 3 Def. No
To many apartments are being built for people who aren’t even living here. We are turning into California! With
people stacked on top of each other! Traffic is horrific and there already is to many people here and getting more
expensive to live, because we keep inviting people to come here and we have to be first to legalize everything that is
illegal, so people just keep coming!
M 65+U 3 Def. No City seem to want to much hi-density housing. Destroying the atmosphere of the community.
F 55-64 D 4 Def. No Police presence is lacking in many respects especially simple traffic violations.
M 65+D 4 Def. No Whole metro is cancerously overgrown for years. Unaffordable polluted, congested. Stop the growth!
F 18-34 O 4 Def. No There are too many homeless drug addict criminals.
F 65+O 4 Def. No
They continue to build high density without the proper infrastructure in place and planning for increased congestion
and water use
M 35-44 R 4 Def. No Out of control homelessness and overt drug use, increased crime in once quiet neighborhoods
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F 55-64 R 4 Def. No Things are run down, dirty.
M 55-64 R 4 Def. No Too many weirdos walking around .rents are WAY to high to sustain positive growth
F 65+R 4 Def. No Too much construction
M 65+R 4 Def. No Priorities are all wrong
M 65+R 4 Def. No The roads are terrible. Crime is high. The streets are not safe anymore.
M 65+R 4 Def. No Too much emphasis on building sidewalks, especially where there are already sidewalks. Too many bike lanes.
M 65+R 4 Def. No We are already taxed enough
F 45-54 U 4 Def. No
Homeless is out of control and not being addressed. Infrastructure is depleting more and more everyday. Crime is a
very serious problem, not being addressed
F 45-54 U 4 Def. No Too many new million dollar modern farmhouses being built and expensive condos
F 45-54 U 4 Def. No
Unbridled development with no focus on aesthetics, rural feel, or the preference of long time residents. This governing
body appears to just be in it for their own enrichment.
U 45-54 U 4 Def. No
Homeless everywhere, trash everywhere - Starker is focused on pleasing new construction and doesn’t give a F about
Wheat Ridge
M 55-64 U 4 Def. No
It seems like city leaders are following the 2030 agenda. This would increase the need for the regular lives of citizens
to change. Also, taxes just keep getting higher with no visible change in the Infrastructure.
M 65+U 4 Def. No City council
M 65+U 4 Def. No
Failure to protect us from the homeless slash bums and other nontaxpaying individuals living on our street corners and
making the city look like Los Angeles
M 35-44 U 5 Def. No Wadsworth is awful and 38th needs to 2 lanes each direction again
U 55-64 U 5 Def. No
Corrupt- Geoff has been city manager for years time to go Geoff! City council is a joke. FIX 38 lanes!!!!! And get rid
of that liberal sob council person I think woman is with crazy eyes and dated hair do.glasses
M 65+U 5 Def. No
The City is passing laws that are not in the interest of the citizens and that citizens would not want if they were properly
informed about them. Also the City Clerk is not doing his best to serve the citizens!
F 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes
The city is lacking behind other cities liked Edgewater and Arvada on (what seems) an overall plan for the future to
bring in new businesses, revitalize look and feel, and make sidewalks accessible. Especially on the 38th Ave strip!
M 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes
Investment in the school systems and athletic programs makes me fear that we’ll have to move out of WR when our
kids are ready to go to school.
M 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes
Transportation improvements prioritizing cars over pedestrians, bikes and mass transit, lack of meaningful local policies
to decarbonize built environment
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F 55-64 D 1 Def. Yes
38th Ave was supposed to be a two lane road with street parking to help businesses but it’s difficult to see around
parked cars, people speed through that area and the businesses are encroaching into the ROW with their inventory
(old pickup with inventory) which also blocks line of sight. There are also places along 44th Ave that a blighted ( one
immediately to the east of a new park) which are eyesores. Speeding along 32nd between Wadsworth and Sheridan
is outrageous. There used to be traffic police who would ticket this type of behavior ( I was issued a ticket for speeding
in 32nd 20 years ago) but I guess that’s not popular so we don’t enforce traffic laws anymore. There’s a speed monitor
on that segment of road but people could care less how fast they’re going! One vehicle just about 1 month ago was
going 64 MPH. The speed limit is 30. Most go 40.this is primarily a residential road, with only about 2-3 commercial
uses. The long range planning in general could really be more carefully thought out. Wheat Ridge is in an excellent
location but it looks pretty rough around the edges in most places. Reinvestment in infrastructure- sidewalks, pedestrian
crossings, upgrades to intersections - should be made. I’m not sure what is going wrong with some of these commercial
corridors- Wadsworth from 32nd to 44th- but there are some seriously run down properties. Perhaps this current
Wadsworth Boulevard project will help. I hope so.
F 55-64 D 1 Def. Yes Preserve historic look, open spaces, and aspects that make Colorado unique. Litter is also becoming a big problem!
M 65+N 1 Def. Yes
Your treatment of short term rentals is a little off. STR's should be embraced. There is no better way to Promote Wheat
Ridge then by inviting someone to stay in your home by embracing homestay type rentals. Airbnb type rentals
definitely promote Wheat Ridge' friendliness and small-town charm and communicate a warm welcome to a diverse
audiences of travelers, as well as those from around the world.
M 18-34 U 1 Def. Yes
1. Infrastructure is severely lacking. Roads, sewage, sidewalks, etc. 2. The permit process is appalling at best. 3.
Priority should be supporting the businesses in Wheat Ridge and gaining new businesses 4. Homelessness is prevalent
and trash is exceptional. 5. Stronger and more achievable plans to clean up areas of the city and focus on growing the
population 6. Not the city's fault, but schools are absolutely shit which negatively impacts property values
F 45-54 U 1 Def. Yes
Wheat Ridge presents itself as business friendly but there have been so many delays & backlogs with permits. The
recent Westword article highlighted some of the difficulties. Also, 38th is supposed to be a vibrant corridor but it doesn't
seem like that is a priority for the city. I just heard today that the Green on 38th is delayed yet again. We need retail,
restaurants, sidewalks, activity!
M 45-54 U 1 Def. Yes Too much housing development(Apartment/condo)
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes There is not enough affordable housing in Wheat Ridge.
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F 45-54 D 2 Def. Yes
I feel it’s a lower class neighborhood. We have lots of fast food, banks, typical grocery stores….just a place to live and
go elsewhere to better food stores, shopping and better restaurants. I would loke to see like a Trader Joe’s, Whole
Foods, boutiques, some nice restaurants. I loved Lucky’s. I would love to build up “downtown Wheat Ridge
M 45-54 D 2 Def. Yes More investment needs to happen in infrastructure like sidewalks, and rehabilitation of vacant businesses.
F 18-34 U 2 Def. Yes The roads are a bit of a mess, we should focus on fixing them first before we worry about expanding any roads
F 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes
The homeless problem is out of control. The police do a good job mitigating and communicating with the community
but there's only so much they can do. The construction is never ending and moves at a glacial pace. The rec center is
severely understaffed and has so many limited services. I don't have any children but I'm concerned to see that
improvement measures at wheat ridge high school are diminished. All of these reasons I'm considering leaving this
community that i grew up in and have owned property in for 15+ years.
M 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes
I see homeless people around and it is not a good look for the city. I-70 and Kipling is rough these days, wasn’t always
the best area…..but last two year’s very disappointing.
M 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes Infrastructure spending towards auto-focused improvements (eg. Wadsworth)
M 45-54 U 2 Def. Yes Crime, homelessness, lack of new business deployment.
M 55-64 U 2 Def. Yes
Wheat Ridge has been found, and things will never be the same. You did notice that the vice president of the United
States of America happen to drop by if you days ago just here I 70 Wadsworth and then headed north a little bit. What
an incredible honor what an incredible honor, and also brings too much attention. My wife and I have been renting
here for about 10 years and those who own their houses here are in great shape now. I am not bitter at all whatsoever.
While I was off on things, taken care of business, making sure that Uncle Sam was in control, other people are whether
it’s pandemic or not whatever it might be moving in and our understand they have a capitalistic American viewpoint.
My viewpoint is a little different. I’m wired more like the how can you say the DOD the CIA the NSAM there’s a whole
lot of them right down the street there are by sixth Ave.. Oh I’m sorry folks there gonna be really mad at me now.
F 18-34 D 3 Def. Yes
I've never seen so much meth, needles, homeless, etc in a rural place. I get paid minimum wage to clean up meth
bathrooms every single day waiting for the day there's a dead guy in there.
M 45-54 D 3 Def. Yes
Zoning needs improvement and modernization; the city needs better building and construction standards, such as
regional reasonable slopes for yard drainage
M 55-64 D 3 Def. Yes I feel that leadership is not as progressive as they could be.
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes
I’d like to see more focus on sustainability: like limits on bluegrass and lawn water use, single trash utility provider, and
single use solar pastiche bags.
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes Increase in crime . Guns should be illuminated . Teacher salaries
M 45-54 R 3 Def. Yes Homelessness, drug problems causing increase in crime, basic infrastructure is declining
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F 55-64 R 3 Def. Yes
We need to encourage businesses to come to Wheat Ridge. It seems like in the past we have given away opportunities
to grow our tax base and have not pursued those opportunities such as the area around 52nd and Wadsworth. Also
38th could use updates to businesses and opportunities for new business, maybe more small businesses like old town
Arvada.
M 55-64 R 3 Def. Yes
38th Ave is a a disaster between Wadsworth and Sheridan. Not sure who’s idea it was to put pump out for people to sit
in the street also it’s very haphazardly going up and down 38th Ave.
M 55-64 R 3 Def. Yes We should clean up the homeless situation before we decide to spend taxes on infrastructure.
F 65+R 3 Def. Yes
Too many multi housing developments and no significant changes to main traffic corridors nor traffic light studies/timing
modification.
M 65+R 3 Def. Yes Stuck in the old days No modernization Doesn’t promote popular new retail
F 18-34 U 3 Def. Yes
We need more affordable housing, specifically opportunities for working-class people to become homeowners, not
more apartments and luxury homes.
M 18-34 U 3 Def. Yes
I read an article in the Neighborhood Gazette that said that WRPD is hiring more officers. There are also far too few
sidewalks in Wheat Ridge. A man in my neighborhood works at King Soopers and uses a mobility scooter to get to and
from work, but he has to ride it in the street because of the disjointed (or nonexistent) sidewalks along 38th.
M 18-34 U 3 Def. Yes Slow to invest in infrastructure changes. Have a chance to attract a lot of young families to the area
M 18-34 U 3 Def. Yes
Still car thieves roaming & never any crimes solved. I have several incidents of broken glass, stolen plates, & more
from my vehicle. Haven’t heard any follow up from wheat ridge pd. I had to sell & move away from 44th/ Kipling.
Ptarmigan condos as I was fed up. I live behind sprouts Kipling & 35th. Much calmer & less wondering people. Wheat
Ridge PD would show an he late a day short with no answer just taking reports &’checking off boxes
M 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes
Filling in vacant lots with $3M houses or oil change places. No sidewalks for kids to get to school. Pavements are a
disaster. Clear Creek Crossing adds no value to wheat ridge.
F 55-64 U 3 Def. Yes
Lots of individuals who need help are on the streets - living hand to mouth. Shelter not available? Also, age old
problem with pitch black roadway west of Kipling on 38th Ave. Little thought or dollars going to safer crossings. You
could possibly do solar for powering street lights in Winter (dark) months.
F 65+U 3 Def. Yes
I found the 38 th Ave beatification/p/changing of the parking areas to not be attractive at all and practically with the
parking not helpful
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M 18-34 D 4 Def. Yes
Affordable housing is Wheat Ridge's biggest problem. I received a 25% rent increase in August being the largest
increase for the 14 years that I lived here. Zoning hasn't allowed enough housing to be built furthering the affordability
crisis. Crime has increased drastically especially around the I-70 & Kipling intersection. It's enfuriating that many tent
campaments have stolen bikes either it being wheels, frames, or entire bicycles. It has prevented me from biking into
the area. Another increasing problem is the pedestrian infrastructure. Sidewalks aren't shoveled after a snowstorm
making walks impossible and gard to the local bus stop.
M 55-64 D 4 Def. Yes
Major issues are not getting better and seem to be getting worse, primarily homelessness. Also there are so many
opportunities for retail/restaurant additions but Wheat Ridge isn’t doing enough to encourage them. 44th is trash. 44th to
I 70 on Kipling is an embarrassment to the city and unfortunately the first thing many newcomers see. No efforts are
being made to improve traffic flow on Kipling and major backups are a daily issue. Overall quality of life is waning
F 18-34 U 4 Def. Yes
It's hard to see the overall vision the city has--it can look messy and poorly planned. For example, new home builds
may have sidewalks but the older homes nearby don't, so sidewalks randomly end making it frustrating and unsafe to
go for a walk. There also seems to be a lot of building, but not a lot of thought or care put into making Wheat Ridge
pedestrian or bike friendly.
F 35-44 U 4 Def. Yes
Development of housing without requisite infrastructure connecting the communities on the boarders of Wheat Ridge,
Golden, and Arvada. All housing and no commercial spaces for restaurant and grocery retail space next to Ward
Station. No parks near Ward Station. Lack of connected sidewalks through communities (lack of walkable-ness).
M 35-44 U 4 Def. Yes
Overall I love loving in Wheat Ridge and have seen some improvements as of recently. But I feel we need to do better
in policing. There are a terrible amount of unsafe drivers all up Kipling, Wads, 44th, 38th and so on. Even in the
neighborhoods. I never see anyone pulled over. Or police watching for speeders. There seems to have been less
homeless hanging around, but that may be the cold winter, we will see what the warmer weather brings.
M 35-44 U 4 Def. Yes
We need more restaurants, exciting stores, and new businesses who want to locate here. Was disappointed to hear
Trader Joe’s was voted down, need new young people with more excitement on the city counsel. The Rex Center need
huge improvements and is dated, we need to be have one a lot like Arvada Apex Center, which we go to now,
because the facilities are much better, and much cleaner
F 65+U 4 Def. Yes
Residential properties are being built without adequate road and sidewalks to accommodate the increased foot and
vehicle traffic.
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F 65+D 5 Def. Yes
We have asked you to do something about the spending cars that go up and down our streets for well over 20 years
and you have done nothing. You put out those big black hoses. Everyone knows what they are and they slow down.
You say no problem here. The traffic on 29th and Depew has gotten worse because of that restaurant .our neighbor on
the corner has had her back window shot out . She has had hateful messages left on her car. The music coming from is
unbearable. What do you do nothing
F 35-44 D 1 Prob. No It's not fair judgements are wrong and bias profiles
F 35-44 D 1 Prob. No
Too many apartments, not enough parking, overcrowding at every single store & parking lot. We used to have a
welcoming small town feel. Now we're just as trashy as Denver.
M 55-64 R 1 Prob. No Spikes in crime and homelessness
M 18-34 U 1 Prob. No
The capital improvement projects are great to see. My biggest issues with the community are 1) businesses are trying to
open, mainly small locally owned businesses, and are being delayed for months on end; i.e. Get Rights Bakery, Rolling
Smoke BBQ, Mestizo Brewing, etc., this is an eye sore for main parts of the city and making the city friendly to
businesses should be a top priority in my opinion, bringing employers and tax revenue in, and 2) continued growth in
homeless population in the city.
F 35-44 U 1 Prob. No Need more sidewalks
F 65+U 1 Prob. No Homeless and crime are an extremely big issue
M 65+U 1 Prob. No
As a resident of 32 years and Colorado native who grew up near Wheat Ridge, I have seen the many changes "for the
good" that have been promoted and encouraged by our city representatives. The end result has been disruption of
daily activities and business (Wadsworth construction), construction of new buildings that have violated current city
regulations (apartment complex at 38th and Upham), and numerous events designed to draw crowds with little
consideration of residents living in proximity of the event venues.
M 65+U 1 Prob. No Wadsworth construction destroyed some businesses it was bad idea. So was 38th ave.some other ideas not so great.
M 35-44 D 2 Prob. No
We have had Construction for a long time and the workers should have been done with their project they're holding up
traffic people can't get home and they have to take detours just to get home which is not cool
M 55-64 D 2 Prob. No
Wadsworth Blvd is being totally upended and the homes destroyed because of the whims of one officious jerk with
power who was mad about his morning commute. My home is getting cracks from the big machines. My front yard has
had 2/3 cut off. I no longer have a driveway. A tree my father planted was killed and cut out. All for ONE MAN WITH
POWER.
F 65+D 2 Prob. No
City is overbuilt w/ apartment buildings, not enough commercial entities such as grocery stores, clothing stores, and
hard goods stores. Over-abundance of brew pubs. Excessive school closures.
M 55-64 R 2 Prob. No Coddling homelessness and drug use.
F 18-34 U 2 Prob. No The infrastructure needs lots of work, multiple potholes have popped my tires and the roads need lots of maintenance
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M 18-34 U 2 Prob. No
Crime is high in a town that used to be very quiet and peaceful. Also the snow removal the city does is not high quality
work.
F 55-64 U 2 Prob. No
Since Wheat Ridge is sandwiched between Arvada and Lakewood, it will never be able to compete with what those
cities have done to attract business. I think Wheat Ridge should concentrate on improving the paved roads, sidewalks
and poor drainage systems, especially at the corners of major intersections which tend to flood after a big rain or
snowmelt.
M 55-64 U 2 Prob. No
Lining in Wheat Ridge for 31 years I am seeing less neighborhood cohesion than ever before. Code enforcement is non
existant. Especially when it comes to the frustration involved in trying to keep disruptive barking from destroying any
outdoor enjoyment.
F 65+U 2 Prob. No Wadsworth re-do does not fit community
F 65+U 2 Prob. No You are taking away the old town feel of Wheat Ridge.
M 65+U 2 Prob. No Business is leaving the city ,
F 35-44 D 3 Prob. No Lack of improvement with city infrastructure and roads.
F 45-54 D 3 Prob. No Need to finish the projects you started before starting others
F 65+D 3 Prob. No To many multiunit dwellings being built
F 65+D 3 Prob. No
Zoning for ugly block square apt buildings that complicate the traffic use that is already overwhelmed . Car thefts and
porch pirates are rampant here. Community police help but their timelines are much too long. We have a hoarder on
our st lowering our home values and the woman still lives there.
U 18-34 O 3 Prob. No Getting away from single family housing
F 45-54 O 3 Prob. No
Some of the development seems to be ruining what made Wheat Ridge sweet and homey. It's turning into another
Highlands or worse.
F 55-64 R 3 Prob. No Arvada and neighboring communities are growing and Wheat Ridge is not
F 55-64 R 3 Prob. No City is allowing too much growth. Also city streets are full of potholes and no one seems to be fixing them.
M 55-64 R 3 Prob. No Zoning is terrible, buisnesses fail and code enforcement is out of line.
F 65+R 3 Prob. No Building too many homes snd apartments.
F 65+R 3 Prob. No
Have not seen viable or sustainable improvements, only more high density housing that crowds people without road,
sidewalk, street light improvements for a safe and healthy neighborhood area. Too congested!! Homeless people are
creating a huge problem- especially in Greenbelt area which is very dangerous to walk.
F 65+R 3 Prob. No Homeless have taken over, crime is rampant! I’m leaving the state this year
F 65+R 3 Prob. No The city is leaning in the wrong direction in continuing to approve high rise living in all parts of the city.
M 65+R 3 Prob. No Seeing more homeless people
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F 18-34 U 3 Prob. No There isn't a lot of fun things to do or places to go in Wheat Ridge
F 35-44 U 3 Prob. No Too much crime, especially in the retail center at 32nd & Youngfield off I-70.
M 45-54 U 3 Prob. No The Wadsworth construction does not coincide with anyone’s vision for wheat ridge that know in wheatridge
F 55-64 U 3 Prob. No
I feel Wheat Ridge does not attract ppl from other communities into our city, Wheat ridge is an older city and
community reflects that. We need to grow into a more diverse city that attracts young buyers and families to put down
roots and attract more businesses. This is one reason we will only have 2 elementary schools in Wheat Ridge one w/
550-650 kids next yr (PV) which honestly would NEVER work for me just too large and the other option well just not a
choice I would pick either. Just feel priorities are not where they should be IMO.
F 55-64 U 3 Prob. No Investing in a smaller hospital, too many apartments and empty buildings. Theft, drugs, homeless are out of control.
F 65+U 3 Prob. No
Need to address more mental health for homeless and need to strengthen police since car thefts/ home breakins are a
threat
F 65+U 3 Prob. No
Too many pot holes, not enough snow removal councilmen & women not seen in neighborhoods to collect info Marion
& concerns. Open space not open its fenced off.
U 35-44 D 4 Prob. No I don’t think that Wheatridge or it’s employees are very pro- active and look toward building a strong future
M 45-54 D 4 Prob. No
I hear you plan to approve high density housing at the old Lutheran hospital which is incongruent with the
neighborhood. You also do not plan any infrastructure improvements to ease the additional traffic burden this plan
would generate. And you have breated a traffic jam already woth your 38th Ave. "Diet". How much has that debacle
increased revenues?
F 55-64 D 4 Prob. No Seeing too many homeless people, business that are closed, trashed out neighborhoods
U 65+O 4 Prob. No Let's see some budget cuts rather than wanting bigger and bigger government.
F 45-54 R 4 Prob. No The City takes too long to approve small business plans.
M 45-54 R 4 Prob. No Crime especially at shopping center at 38 th and Wadsworth. Inability of city to coordinate construction projects.
F 55-64 R 4 Prob. No Our roads can’t handle the traffic that Arvada is making by all of the homes and stores that they are building.
M 55-64 R 4 Prob. No
Roads are getting terrible Traffic is getting worse Road Construction takes too long Homelessness problem is getting
worse A lot of new real estate construction but no thought process for traffic I do think the police department is the
bright spot
F 65+R 4 Prob. No
The city Council and the city administration are not listening to the citizens. They are selling us out to outside
developers in the guise of moving wheat Ridge forward to a better future. LIES
F 18-34 U 4 Prob. No
We should be applying more resources towards the homeless to get them clean and off the streets as well as the
infrastructure of the roads as a whole to reduce congestion.
M 18-34 U 4 Prob. No
Homeless population is rampant. One dog park with vagrants surrounding it. Community service officers don’t do their
jobs, just sit in their trucks while homeless takeover the city.
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M 35-44 U 4 Prob. No
1 homeless everywhere 2 cars speeding everywhere including school zones 3 theft everywhere 4 roads
progressively getting worse
M 45-54 U 4 Prob. No There is a widening gap between economic classes. Infrastructure is deteriorating within the city.
F 55-64 U 4 Prob. No
Making Wadsworth wider for a short area is only going to cause congestion further down Wadsworth when it goes
back to two lanes. Why can't we make fixing the POTHOLES a priority rather than worrying about widening
sidewalks?
F 55-64 U 4 Prob. No Too many apartment complexes increasing density of housing.
U 18-34 D 5 Prob. No
We are land locked and the want for continual high density decreases the quality of life for people who have lived
here for years and have made WR what it is today; WR just didn't begin a few years ago with new people
F 55-64 O 5 Prob. No Not enough information on exactly what they are actually going to do going forward.
M 35-44 D 1 Prob. Yes
Wheat Ridge leadership needs to infuse a more modern and innovative vision for what this community can offer. We
need to attract new businesses, both local and national, with stronger tax incentives to invest in our community.
Although some projects are certainly a step in the right direction to modernization; the Wadsworth rebuild and the
newly enacted allowance of ADU's in communities...we still have so many missed opportunities to modernize our
offerings and encourage others around us to improve. The new ARC store on Wadsworth? Great! But do we really need
a thrift store front and center representing our community? Why did we not incentivize Target or The Container Store
or another Premium retailer? I've addressed this with my council member, Judy Hutchinson, via email. Just as she did
when I asked her about ADU's over 3 years ago, she emailed me back in a hostile and dismissive tone and stated that
"many lifelong residents in Wheat Ridge don't want change, they enjoy how life is, and that transplants like myself just
want to make money on our real estate and then leave". I'm an 8th generation Coloradoan, which can't be said for her,
so I take no offense but nonetheless...this is an example of the kind of backwards leadership we currently have in place
steering our direction.
F 45-54 D 1 Prob. Yes
Businesses come to Wheat Ridge (WR) to die. I'm thinking about Lucky's Market and restaurants off of 38th and
Wadsworth. Edgewater seems to be able to attract and keep businesses open. I'm not sure what the problem is here. I
know our property values are less because of it. As I mentioned in other surveys. Wheat Ridge isn't a little isolated
town. It is in the middle of the Denver metro area, where millions of people live.
M 45-54 D 1 Prob. Yes
I don’t think we’re investing in walkable streets enough. They were changes me to 38th Ave. to thin the streets from
four lanes to two lanes but I don’t really see any improvement in safety for cyclists or for walking there. Additionally,
there’s some bicycle paths that have been built, but they’re very incomplete and seem to be unable to integrate
between Lakewood in Edgewater.
F 55-64 D 1 Prob. Yes
New build does not keep existing residents in mind with size, height, numbers, etc. Safety is not addressed on 29th ave
and sidewalks in numerous places. Increased traffic is causing hazards.
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M 65+D 1 Prob. Yes
Just go down any of our streets and see for yourselves, Denver is cleaning up their mess because of the drug &
homeless problem and they are all coming this way, they have already taken over most of the RTD SHELTERS,
SAFEWAY, KING SOOPERS, and 7-11's!
M 65+D 1 Prob. Yes
The highest priority seems to be supporting businesses and encouraging population growth without regard to the impact
on quality of life for existing residents. Much worse traffic on 38th avenue because of single lanes for example Or
single houses being replaced with large apartment complexes. Lots of new (and noisy) bars.
M 35-44 R 1 Prob. Yes It’s just ugly in most places, too many power lines, lack of sidewalks
F 35-44 U 1 Prob. Yes
Very little has been done in my neighborhood to improve the walkability and bike-ability of the community. We have
lived in Wheat Ridge for 10 years, and are just now finally starting to see good businesses opening. I hope that the city
will follow their lead and make it easy to walk and bike to businesses that are moving in on 38th avenue.
M 35-44 U 1 Prob. Yes
I moved here 12 years ago with the prospect of 38th becoming our downtown. In 12 years all that that has happened is
a lane removal and some flower pots. I voted numerous times on the look designs which all seem to pass but then
nothing changes and there is zero news about this project.
F 55-64 U 1 Prob. Yes The fugly apartments/slot homes & condo going up everywhere are taking away the charm of our city😔
F 35-44 D 2 Prob. Yes Lack of business development that will attract young families.
M 35-44 D 2 Prob. Yes
There seems to be a ton of row homes in Wheat Ridge. Also seems to attract crime. There is not enough food and adult
beverage places. All I see are body shops and store fronts.
F 55-64 D 2 Prob. Yes I moved to Wheat Ridge. loving the retro feel and it is becoming a big city
M 55-64 D 2 Prob. Yes Been here 7 years and have yet to see a finished road project, clean median or pothole free road without diversions
M 55-64 D 2 Prob. Yes
Like most up and coming neighborhoods there is a sense of community within the neighborhood. The city doesn't seem
to draw tenants who can sustain quality restaurants and retail along 38th Ave. I find myself traveling east of Sheridan.
F 65+D 2 Prob. Yes
Aging population and lack of housing/services for them. Stop building those awful 3 story high density town houses! Old
people can’t navigate 3 levels of stairs.
F 65+D 2 Prob. Yes
I'm not in favor of the focus on high rise, high density housing. I do not want WR to resembles every other place, USA. I
understand the need for housing but favor smart development, not stupid development. If my city becomes so packed
with cars and people that it becomes hard to get around, I will be very disgruntled. It also seems that by now,
something should have been done with the Lucky's space. What's up with that. Making the city more walkable and
likeable is wonderful. I hope people will take advantage of those improvements.
F 65+D 2 Prob. Yes
Lucky Market has now been closed for about 2 years. What’s the problem in getting a grocery store in the location,
38th and Wadsworth? Whole Foods? The demographics warrant this!!!!! More restaurants, we wind up eating in
Denver, Lakeside and other cities with good food.
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F 65+D 2 Prob. Yes
The growth of businesses and housing is hodge podge. Developers want their piece of the action whether it makes
sense for the whole city
M 65+D 2 Prob. Yes
Too many high density dwellings, and the approval of accessory dwelling unit, especially when the landlord does not
live on the property
U 18-34 R 2 Prob. Yes
Individuals who are able to add to their properties by the law should be allowed too. Currently (and the last 30 years)
everyone is just adding to their properties illegally without enforcement or fair application of current laws. If you want
to get anything done it takes 2 years working with the city. Make it possible to add to your properties or businesses the
right way instead of all the bureaucratic Bs currently in place.
M 35-44 R 2 Prob. Yes
Crime/homeless druggies (not all homeless-but the meth heads along wads are an issue). Lack of/decrease of
elementary schools. The businesses and local shops are great, but increase in apartments w/o infrastructure puts burden
on police/fire/resources
M 55-64 R 2 Prob. Yes
Everyone is building big projects. Takes away from the veiw of the mountains and creates a big cityscape of huge
housing projects and high rise business buildings. We have been needing sidewalks on Kipling and other main streets.
We need to remember once you use the land something will be there forever. Pick wisely.
M 55-64 R 2 Prob. Yes Liberal influence
F 18-34 U 2 Prob. Yes
The homeless population is exploding and needs to be eliminated from our streets. I live near 38th and Wadsworth -
behind Colorado Plus - and no longer feel safe walking to Safeway or being in the area after dark. The city needs to do
more to clean up this area that is supposed to be Main Street Wheat Ridge.
M 18-34 U 2 Prob. Yes
I believe that we need to solve more basic issues in the neighborhood before embarking on large scale projects. For
example, we don't need a large workout playground for adults when most neighborhoods don't even have sidewalks.
M 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes
To much high density development is occurring and crime is getting much worse. We like that wheat Ridge is a low
density safe area for families to live. Please restrict high and medium density development to prevent it becoming like
Denver. We also need to have a referendum on accessory dwelling units, they are completely out of place in the R1
zone district and at an absolute minimum should have off street parking requirements.
F 45-54 U 2 Prob. Yes
The project on the Green hasn’t even been started and new projects are already being talked about. Maybe I am out of
the loop on the progress of the Green project. If so, then the city is not doing enough to share information about it,
especially with the neighbors that live nearby.
F 45-54 U 2 Prob. Yes The roads are horible, crime and homelessness has gone up
F 55-64 U 2 Prob. Yes
The city government is anti-white racist, anti-female sexist, and anti-American communist. I don’t believe that most
“elected” officials in Wheat Ridge were never elected, but paid for their positions or were blackmailed into them.
M 55-64 U 2 Prob. Yes Crime, homelessness, drugs
F 65+U 2 Prob. Yes Leave the quaint little city just that. Too much development!
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F 65+U 2 Prob. Yes
New apt/condo/townhome units are too close to the streets and UGLY, no imagination in design, very little
landscaping, a bunch of "bee boxes". Also, its' taking too long to get Wadsworth/38th & Wads/44th repaired, especially
those two intersections. It's a MESS and needs to be given #1 priority & effort to be completed ASAP!!
F 18-34 D 3 Prob. Yes Invest in 38th Ave! Construction speed on Wadsworth
M 18-34 D 3 Prob. Yes
I already can't afford to live where I grew up. The natural beauty that was the appeal of living here is being
demolished to make homes that attract rent and property competition that make more than many of us will see in a
lifetime. A few of our previous mayors have very obvious or open connections to construction companies, which with
recent projects and buidling deregulations should just about be considered a conflict of interest. There's been more
litter, more homelessness, more drug dealers, and more destruction of Wheat Ridge's beauty in favor of condos and
dream homes. Wheat Ridge is rapidly moving away from the humble, engrossed with nature charm that made it
unique, and I'm scratching by just to watch that fade away. I'm just sad and disappointed at this point. At the least
disallow Zillow and Air BnB properties.
F 45-54 D 3 Prob. Yes
The magnitude of property taxes have increased at a horrendous rate! Why? Out of state fix and flippers are killing our
NATIVES! How do we need to continue a sales tax? Is the state making the companies accountable for the
infrastructure contracts? Waste not want not!
F 45-54 D 3 Prob. Yes There is not enough investment in the infrastructure.
F 55-64 D 3 Prob. Yes Development of apartments are getting out of control, crime rates are horrible
F 55-64 D 3 Prob. Yes We feel that homelessness is a huge problem-we also noticed that the streets need to be cleaned more often-
M 55-64 D 3 Prob. Yes Cost of living/rent, taxes & the growing homeless population
F 65+D 3 Prob. Yes
Closing of Kullerstrand! New Lutheran medical buildings blocking views of mountains. Huge new homes being built
everywhere verses nice affordable homes for first time home owners. Plus No plans to connect 38th or 32nd or 26th
streets access to green belt. No plans to provide citizens with access to a free recycling center. One has to go to
Lakewood or other cities to get this benefit. Idk
F 45-54 R 3 Prob. Yes So much crime and transients
F 55-64 R 3 Prob. Yes
Crime & Homelessness have increased a lot over the last few years. I have lived in Wheat Ridge my whole life (57
years) and no longer feel personally safe and neither is my property.
M 65+R 3 Prob. Yes
We’re tearing out side walks and infrastructure to build NEW infrastructure which was voted down years ago. We also
have to much high density housing
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M 18-34 U 3 Prob. Yes
The infrastructure for public sidewalks (or lack thereof) are not accessible for those who walk, use public transit, or
require ADA accommodation. -traffic is nearly as bad as Downtown Denver during rush hour (which is
understandable due to the growth Wheat Ridge has seen) but there is a lack of traffic enforcement when it comes to the
safety of the public. I have lived in Wheat Ridge for 6 months and have only seen a handful of traffic stops. -
construction is another concern, as it is haphazardly set in place in high traffic areas. I understand construction comes
to a screeching halt during the winter due to Colorado weather. -From what I have seen at the Jefferson County Court
House when I had jury duty, it does not surprise me that sidewalks and other resources open to the public are not
accessible for those who require ADA accommodations. When I had jury duty, it was one of the most disorganized just
duties I had ever experienced. Every single person who was summoned for jury duty was crammed into a small room
that lacked space for everyone, so some people had to wait in the hallway. 1) how is this ADA compliant? And 2) how
can a county entity not have enough infrastructure to ensure there is enough space when we are currently STILL under
a public health emergency for a communicable illness that caused a pandemic? I recognize that any county concern
may fall out of your jurisdiction but at the same time I an unsure where to have this addressed.
F 35-44 U 3 Prob. Yes The homeless population and their trash is making out community look like a dump
M 35-44 U 3 Prob. Yes 38th is a disaster, no infrastructure updates from Kipling to youngfield. Limited new businesses and area is dirty
M 45-54 U 3 Prob. Yes
The City is failing to protect existing street resources. A prime example, Wheat Ridge is not making Consolidated
Mutual Water repairadequately repair existing streets when water lines are replaced. This will turn into expense
maitenance down the road when the City has to repair damage done by the water district years earlier.
F 55-64 U 3 Prob. Yes
Too much construction building homes, taking over open land. Not paying attention to the environmental, traffic, trash,
wear and tear on the roads, bridges etc and population effects to the town that Wheat Ridge was. Most people moved
here because it was a nice small town. Not anymore. Sad
M 55-64 U 3 Prob. Yes My roads and side walk up keep is poor. Zoning is weak. Homelessness and crime are at unacceptable levels.
M 65+U 3 Prob. Yes
Development of mulitiple family units, especially apartments and condos are not taking into consideration parking,
traffic and the existing neighborhoods.
M 65+U 3 Prob. Yes
Infrastructure is crumbling around us. Efforts have been made to provide funds to some businesses while you just need
to drive on many streets to see many areas that you could describe as blighted. Infrastructure needs to be improved
more than every 60 years!
M 65+U 3 Prob. Yes
Sticking houses and multi family dwellings without ample parking or utilities to serve demand. Streets are torn up and
not repaired for months after construction ends. Developers apparently have priority over reasonable city planning.
And why? Money.
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F 65+D 4 Prob. Yes Homeless are everywhere! I’m afraid to take my grandchildren to a park.
M 65+D 4 Prob. Yes Too much high density growth. Infracture can't handle. Makes living in wr less desirable
M 35-44 R 4 Prob. Yes
No road maintenance, police response time is horrid & you're better off calling a friend than the police. criminals not
being taken to jail, the homeless block the sidewalks & its hard to get around if your handicapped & the police wont
even keep the homeless from blocking the sidewalks & street.
F 55-64 R 4 Prob. Yes
Mostly because of Colorado claiming to be a sanctuary state, we have had an influx of crime, drugs, cost of living has
gotten out of hand. But, as a plus, the police department seems to be doing an excellent job, thank you!
M 55-64 R 4 Prob. Yes
Homeless population is growing. Especially from why o have seen in and around the I70 and Kipling area. Can’t even
get get gas without being harassed
F 18-34 U 4 Prob. Yes
There are places that feel decidedly unsafe due to Denver's indigent population. They roam Clear Creek harassing
people for money, and they urinate on corners. Additionally, their trash routinely piles up along Kipling.
M 18-34 U 4 Prob. Yes The homelessness is getting way out of hand. We don’t feel safe with them in our neighborhoods. That’s all.
F 35-44 U 4 Prob. Yes It’s a hot mess , lots of homeless , lots of bad roads, lots of sketchy people living around here
M 35-44 U 4 Prob. Yes
The condos, townhouses, and apartment complexes have absolutely no set backs. There is no infrastructure for the
added traffic. There is no protection for those who have A1 lots.
M 45-54 U 4 Prob. Yes Lots of homeless people around here
F 65+U 4 Prob. Yes Homelessness is overwhelming. Crime is up. Building in my area is not what is needed.
F 65+U 4 Prob. Yes
Overbuilding-any open lot is crammed with a development. Also, WR cares more about the "homeless" than its own
citizens - lets build a "camp" on City Hall property so our officials can deal with these folks daily - like us citizens do - I
live in the Kipling/I-70 area and it has turned into a pig sty.
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M 65+U 4 Prob. Yes
There seems to be a lot attention to small but important projects here and there. The problem I see is that WR doesnt
seem to have an overall vision of what the city could become. The obstacles I see are too vast to list in this document,
but to summarize I believe here are the challenges and opportunities 1. Demographic - there needs to be a concerted
effort to offer new, younger residents to move here. Too much energy was spent during the J. Jay administration on
NORC. the result was too much concentration on that demographic which is important but will never move the
community into the future 2. Overall presentation, planning and vision. The city is a hodgepodge of designs,
construction and layout with little attention paid to design. WR needs a vision for the future of street, building and
neighborhood design. Example of bad design and planning... antique streetlights in a community primarily built after
WW2 in the mid century. 3. Commercial corridors property controlled by legacy families with little incentive to
change or update 4. Too much attention paid to "farm heritage. Almost all cities came from rural beginnings... so what.
Missed opportunity. The new shopping center at 38th and Wadsworth was a chance to do something architecturally
significant and pay homage to the real history which is mid century. It is a major disappointment in design and layout
and reflects the ho-hum generic design seen all across the country. These are the beginning of opportunities missed
and I hope are considered for the future.
F 65+D 5 Prob. Yes
Too many high occupancy townhomes. Need to promote xeriscaping in parks. Too much water being used to maintain
grass. Global warming is everyone’s responsibility. Should offer residents tax breaks to landscape in ways that
decrease water use.
M 18-34 R 5 Prob. Yes Homeless everywhere, drug addicts everywhere, trash everywhere.
F 65+U 5 Prob. Yes
The cases of car break-ins in wheat ridge are unacceptable. My car windows were broken when I parked on the
street in front of my condo. I now use my back parking lot and still had a break in,along with other residents of my
condo experiencing the same thing.
U 65+U 5 Prob. Yes
ADU-No requirement for off-street parking. An infringement for those whose views, privacy taken away by neighbor's
ADU. Stuffing people into our crowded neighborhoods, crowding the few food stores available, increasing the already
over-loaded traffic on Wadsworth and on W 44th Avenue. Using the "one car per apartment" attitude causes people to
park where they shouldn't park - i.e. the Sobesky Academy parking lot.
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F 55-64 D 1 Und
The amount of building, ESPECIALLY all the condo's, townhouses, apt's is getting WAY out of hand. EVERY and ANY
place they can tear down, rebuild or find an empty lot and build it turns out to be MULTI family units. We're gonna be
living like a can of sardines!!! We're just about there now!! Where are we going to put everyone, all the traffic. It's
really getting out of hand. The RICH building contractors seem to be able to get WHATEVER THEY WANT. The
people that live here in Wheat Ridge don't really have a say so. It's the BIG money that wins. The thing I am so
DISGUSTED with, it makes me CRY everytime I go past it, is the HUGE BUILDINGS, HOSPITAL, and VILLAGE going
in west of I-70 between 32nd and 44th. It is FOREVER RUINED!!! It makes me sick!!!
F 65+D 1 Und WR isn't Arvada It is unique and quieter than the surrounding cities
F 55-64 U 1 Und Wheat Ridge is over building
M 18-34 D 2 Und Need more restaurants and fun things. Less 7/11s and gas stations
M 35-44 D 2 Und Lack of housing, high cost of housing, empty retail spaces, lack of diversity, poor leadership on city council
F 35-44 R 2 Und
Everything from a large homeless population camping out everywhere to schools closing wheat ridge is not what it
used to be
F 65+U 2 Und To much new builds for the area
F 35-44 D 3 Und
I have lived in Wheat Ridge for 27 years and I have never seen so much crime, dirtiness, used needles everywhere.
Wheat Ridge used to be a safe place and obviously isn’t anymore. We have attracted a great deal of homeless and
drug addicts. The new developments and new Lutheran Hospital is also going to be a problem attracting the right kind
of people we want.
F 45-54 D 3 Und
Lots of homeless people on the streets and living in our bus. Stop so that our citizens don’t even feel safe taking public
transportation. Buildings also stay vacant for a very long time.
F 55-64 D 3 Und Housing seems to be a big issue. There is no affordable housing options available that are truly affordable.
M 35-44 R 3 Und Homes are too expensive and rentals are the same
M 45-54 R 3 Und Too much being built which will bring more people- more problems
F 35-44 U 3 Und Need incentives for new small businesses and cut time and barriers on permits.
U 35-44 U 3 Und
The crime has been steadily going up, along with the homelessness. It’s frustrating and frightening that the police have
their hands tied on what they can or can not do about because someone’s feelings will be hurt. Wheatridge once was a
safe place to raise a family and now you have drug addicted homeless people leaving trash and needles everywhere.
You have an increase of crime because there isn’t any true consequences for breaking the law.
F 55-64 U 3 Und
So many homeless. It's like every time you turn around there they are. They are taking over bus stop booths to sleep in,
using grocery store carts to carry their crap in. They are taking away from others.
M 65+O 5 Und Loss of traditional small businesses
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Age
Range Party Dist Vote Response
F 35-44 D 1 Def. No
Taxes in wheat ridge keep going up and up. I am having a hard time meeting basic family needs due to the increase.
Please no more increase.
F 65+D 1 Def. No Stop taxing us.
F 45-54 N 1 Def. No Get rid of the drug abusers and mentally ill people living on the streets of Wheat Ridge. It’s a disgrace.
F 45-54 O 1 Def. No
I shop in Denver county to avoid the current sales tax rate, so increasing the sales tax rate on top of higher property
taxes and the increases in population density is why I am considering leaving WR.
M 45-54 R 1 Def. No We the people are taxed way too much! Get it together CWR!
F 65+R 1 Def. No
Not about the tax but I saw a suggestion by someone to make Stites Park a dog park. Bad idea - property values would
plummet .
M 65+R 1 Def. No Cut existing spending except police funding.
U 65+R 1 Def. No
I don’t believe the city is fiscally capable of managing that kind of budget responsibly. Case on point is 38th avenue
Federal grant money used to build flower boxes only to remove later and shut two lanes of traffic down.
F 35-44 U 1 Def. No
I’d like to see some maintenance completed, specifically potholes filled and streets repaved, and power and internet
lines buried. My block loses power/internet connection regularly during windstorms. Also, I’d like to see some of the
budget spent on plowing Wadsworth and Sheridan. Yes, I’ve been told they are CDOT’s responsibility. Well, they go
through your city and the residents of that city have to drive on them—figure it out! The million-dollar question is, with
property taxes soaring, why do you need more funding? Guaranteed, I’m not the only one questioning the need for
continuing the increased sales tax given the increases in my property taxes.
M 35-44 U 1 Def. No
Stop taxing. More people live here than ever. Taxes are higher than ever. People are struggling. The city needs to
budget better
F 45-54 U 1 Def. No
I would like to see more funds to stop crime. Support law enforcement. Educate residents on what to do when an
officer approaches (air commercials & teach this info at schools)
M 45-54 U 1 Def. No
If any of the folks involved in any of these planned future projects were involved in the asinine 38th Ave narrowing /
bottleneck / waste of money you should probably just put the money into a pile and burn it…
M 45-54 U 1 Def. No
Sidewalks in most of the city are shamefully narrow or nonexistent. That should be priority 1. The Recreation Center is
a money pit only a small fraction of people use and should be Lowest priority
M 55-64 U 1 Def. No
I sincerely don't believe the city needs ANYMORE money when the city workers are working from home. You are
NOT as easy to work with as you were when people were at work, and we pay for the building to conduct OUR
business, and it takes longer to conduct OUR business than it did when people were at work. Since it takes longer for
us to do our business with the City...then COME BACK TO WORK...and when you have fixed the problems you have
made over the last 3 years....then we will talk about you needing more money.
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M 65+D 2 Def. No
I would be more inclined to go along with a extension if the council stop spending 2-3 hundred thousand a year for
consultants that are nothing more than marketing groups to dress up a pig three different ways. Its still a pig. If they
spent the money on project they might get something done.
M 45-54 O 2 Def. No
Stop destroying Wheat Ridge. Give the homeowning tax payer a break. If you want to do something good put sound
walls from Wadsworth to Harlan. The rest of Wheat Ridge has nice sound walls but us here in the east of Wheat Ridge
get jack and shit.
M 45-54 O 2 Def. No
Wheat Ridge taking the voters money after we’ve seen inflation, water bills, sewer bills, bullshit apartments slammed
everywhere down are throats has me majorly thinking of getting out of this damn state and taking my money with me. I
could have land and peace without you bullshitters taking my hard earned cash,
F 18-34 R 2 Def. No
I feel squeezed for more money everywhere I go. Rates are up on xcel, rates up on monopolized Xfinity, trash rates
increasing 5%, 15% increase on groceries overall. I just cannot cope with another increase, while 0.5% seems small,
it won’t be when I see every bill come in especially when I try to shop locally. Locally owned stores are already
struggling and have higher than average prices trying to keep up with raising minimum wage costs, product costs and
operating costs. As a wheat ridge resident, I cannot cope with another long term tax increase.
F 35-44 R 2 Def. No
We never see any improvements and the little ones they do cost a lot and take extremely too long. Prospect park is a
good example. That project took far too long for what it’s is. They didn’t even buy new playground equipment.
M 35-44 R 2 Def. No
Property taxes keep going up, I want to know where that money is going... that should fund plenty of projects. Also,
these projects are basic, come up with some better plans.
U 35-44 R 2 Def. No
I think we need to start valuing money and stop throwing such large numbers. The government needs to be
accountable for what they are spending and needs to have measures for an actual budget and cost analysis
F 45-54 R 2 Def. No
Funding needs to go towards police for improved safety and benefits for small and medium businesses to come to
Wheat Ridge
F 45-54 R 2 Def. No We are already taxed too much on the money we make and can't afford to live
M 45-54 R 2 Def. No Spend the tax monies you already have wisely.
F 65+R 2 Def. No It is already expensive to live here.
M 65+R 2 Def. No City council has there own agenda, therefore, I won't waste my time
F 18-34 U 2 Def. No Taxes are theft. No to more taxes.
U 18-34 U 2 Def. No Sales tax disproportionately affects the financially insecure.
M 35-44 U 2 Def. No
Final thoughts...it appears this survey was to gauge how we would vote to fix sidewalks and drainage. While these
areas are important, why have sidewalks to lead to dead business? There is nowhere to go!! I'll just get in my car and
drive to Golden, Arvada, or Denver... Please don't waste money on the sidewalk. They only people that will use this
are the homeless.
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M 35-44 U 2 Def. No The 719 area code phone number this survey message came from makes it seem like a scam/spam message.
M 35-44 U 2 Def. No The city is too TOP heavy!!!! Too many Directors, Managers, and supervisors and not enough workers.
M 35-44 U 2 Def. No
The wadsworth improvement project has been going on for years, with no end in sight. If the city can’t finish that
project, why should I vote to increase my taxes so they can start other, never ending projects. Potentially hurting and
disrupting businesses along those corridors
F 45-54 U 2 Def. No I like the character of wheat ridge. I don’t see why some of these projects rate being proposed.
M 45-54 U 2 Def. No
New commercial / residential construction in WheatRidge should no be allowed without contributing dollar for dollar
what the current residents are paying out. City council do your jobs and figure out a fair way to split the expense.
U 45-54 U 2 Def. No I can't even afford my rent hike.
M 55-64 U 2 Def. No DO NOT EXTEND
U 55-64 U 2 Def. No
I actually watched the council meeting on this topic. My take was how interesting to hear the discussion of how to best
wordsmith the text to encourage a yes vote. One councilwoman on the far left as presented on screen( far right of the
mayor). Seemed to actually voice legitimate concerns about the request of an increase. I suspect she has an opinion
many residents share, even though she is in the minority on the council. I have witnessed first hand the ridiculous
spending for the Wadsworth project and the after the fact finger pointing on why it is over budget (blaming
covid…which it was trending over budget long before the convenient excuse of covid). The community meetings for
the wadsworth project were embarrassing (basically 100% was: this is how it is vs taking feedback and incorporating it
into the plan) and honestly the best meeting was actually hosted by the WR Chamber….not the city. I am very
involved, but extremely reluctant to turn over money to the City based on how I have seen it spent in the past.
F 65+U 2 Def. No
Everything I have read except the drainage issue means nothing to improve the city. Where does our overly priced
storm drain money go to? As far as the recreational facility: that is up to the facility itself!!! Once again it has nothing to
do with making the city better or not. It's definitely not fair to ask people of this city to pay for it!!!!!!
F 65+U 2 Def. No
It may not sound like much. However, to the seniors who are on fixed incomes, it could make a difference in being
able to buy a banana or not.
M 65+U 2 Def. No
I don’t believe in “temporary” rax increase. Taxes go only up. Never heard of taxes going down (except when Trump
was the president)
M 65+U 2 Def. No I seldom, if ever, vote to increase taxes for any reason.
M 65+U 2 Def. No No new taxes
M 65+U 2 Def. No What u did from 38th and Sheridan to 38th and wadsworth is a joke. That was a total waste of tax payers money
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U 65+U 2 Def. No
NO NEW TAXES. With inflation as high as it is, it is hard enough just getting by for retired persons, and families. One
more tax could be the straw that breaks a voters back. ASK MAYOR PETE FOR THE MONEY TO FIX COLORADO'S
RACIST ROADS AND OTHER INTRASTRUCTURE.
F 35-44 D 3 Def. No
It’s easy to look at a budget and try to raise more money from taxpayers and this is the typical way that government
and cities try to raise money. What is more prudent is to prioritize the projects that need to be done and use a more
creative process to fund them. Many times cities and governments add more without ever taking away so they are
consistently trying to raise money through tax increases rather than creating other natural incentives or looking for
things they can cut. Sometimes subsidies are a good place to start or unnecessary programs. When faced with
increasing taxes for every project that is imagined, it doesn’t seem prudent to go down this path, but rather to push
back on the leaders to find other alternative creative ways that doesn’t leave the burden solely on the people through
tax increases. There have been many tax increases over the years and just to point out one,property taxes have risen
dramatically. Since asset prices rose so much over the last 2 years due to inflation Naturally property taxes moved with
it, but no one was out there, admitting that due to inflation which puts an extra burden on people as property values
went up so did property taxes. There should be some leadership that sees the disparity between how much property
taxes went up verses property values that were directly related to inflationary effects. It’s incumbent for leaders to be
able to discern these economic disparities, and to represent the people with a unique approach to the situation at hand
that we just experienced. Sometimes the city asks the wrong question, should we raise property taxes? A better
question might be let’s look at where all the money is currently going in the city and where to redistribute, look at
areas we can cut, or that don’t need to be funded by taxes. Sometimes that means a tough question of should the city
be required to provide that or is there already a natural incentive for businesses, individuals, the social fabric to take
care of those items. If we ask these questions more regularly that will leave more money for the projects that need to
get done. The city will always have items they need but the question is a little deeper what is required by the city to
pay for verse if the city doesn’t will the market naturally fulfill that need. This thinking will allow for the city to use their
funds more for the required items that they do provide, and let the individuals in market make up the ones that said he
does not. Schools are great and the wheat Ridge rec center is great but how much of an obligation should the average
person have to pay for these when the people using them can certainly pay for their use. There are many facilities for
education, recreation, exercise, and there are many free market options. If we take on the funding of too much of this,
it naturally takes out the competitive environment and less people are interested in starting their own business in areas
like this. on top of this I paid $20 to take my family to the rec center for an hour and a half. How much did I really pay
for that hour and a half since tax money has gone to fund the wheat Ridge rec center? Was it $50, $100. I don’t know
but if this were a free market business, I would have a clear idea of what I paid and that transparency is much more
M 35-44 D 3 Def. No 5 years for the extension, then revisit would be my suggestion.
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Range Party Dist Vote Response
U 35-44 D 3 Def. No
This is not the year to ask citizens for more taxes. Groceries cost double...xcel costs double...we are all slowly going
broke. Revisit this idea when we have money to spare...and while everyone taking the wads worth exit isn't driving
through floor board high flood water and traffic cones on a street littered with screws. This project had already cost me
$210 out of pocket replacing tires from messy and lazy construction workers not cleaning up after themselves.
F 55-64 D 3 Def. No I don't think the money is used wisely
F 55-64 D 3 Def. No
It is great that the city is upgrading pedestrian and bike corridors however there is such an emphasis currently on filling
Wheat Ridge with places to purchase alcohol. As more young families move in there are less and less places that are
welcoming to families and kids. It feels there is little interest in providing venues for youth and teens. I am concerned
that our families will have to continue to take their business out of WR as well as enroll their kids in schools outside of
WR.
F 55-64 D 3 Def. No Too much focus on making pedestrian friendly. Focus of projects that are truly needed!
M 55-64 D 3 Def. No
The vast majority of Wheat Ridge citizens are being taxed at every turn. The 0.5% was voted on with a sunset date.
Let that tax end. If the city needs additional funds for infrastructure development, let it come from existing funding
sources including federal and state resources instead of milking the local citizens for another 10-20 years. Stop
manipulating the current tax by extending it legitimately.
M 65+D 3 Def. No
Taxes going up is a hardship on elderly on fixed incomes and the poor. Property taxes are too high and threaten
homeownership for elderly home owners. Inflation is killing us.we don't need the city piling on with extended Taxes.
Make companies in clear creek crossing pay for infrastructure improvements. They get much more benefit than poor,
seniors and broke citizens from th
M 35-44 O 3 Def. No
The pool at the recreation center is never open because you don’t have the funds to staff it. I’ve lived here three years
and never seen the water slide running! You are going to expand a Recreation Center you can’t staff as is????
M 18-34 R 3 Def. No Fix everything. Get the money somewhere else.
M 35-44 R 3 Def. No Would prefer to do a higher increase for a shorter amount of time.
F 45-54 R 3 Def. No You're just chasing people out of the city to shop elsewhere with higher sales tax rates
U 45-54 R 3 Def. No No more taxes!
M 55-64 R 3 Def. No
The amount of time it is taking to finish construction on Wadsworth, south of I-70 is inexcusable. If the area residents
and business owners had known it would take this long they would almost certainly have been opposed to the project.
F 65+R 3 Def. No
Do not expand Youngsfield Street widths , stop putting in more trails in Crown Hill and making improvements . Not
needed and you you are destroying the natural beauty . It appears city is just spending money !
F 65+R 3 Def. No
If residential streets would be plowed like they used to be I might consider voting yes but in general I think the city is
not fiscally responsible. The new on ramp to I70 west at 32nd is an absolute JOKE!
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U 18-34 U 3 Def. No
Every single project listed is outrageously unnecessary!! What in the hell is the matter with you? We are in a god damn
recession and you want to take more of our money to expand sidewalks for cyclists? You are tyrants, each and every
one of you. It takes a special kind of worthless wastes of oxygen to propose taking more money from hard working
citizens at a time like this you sick fucks.
U 18-34 U 3 Def. No
There has been basically no progress made on Wadsworth. The machines never move and businesses are struggling.
No-one can figure out how to sign up for the rec center. Fix these problems before tearing up the whole city.
M 45-54 U 3 Def. No No increase sales taxes are to high now
M 45-54 U 3 Def. No NO ONE walks to a place of business. Students are driven to and from school.
U 45-54 U 3 Def. No
Before I would approve anything I want to see a detailed accounting of all budgetary items and tax dollars taken in for
my city, I think the burden of those projects need to be funded by the people using them, for instance, increasing bike
lanes needs to be funded by a bicycle registration and they should have to be insured as are automobiles as they are
being intermixed in to the traffic pattern and they should be required to take a test acknowledging they know the laws
of the roads for bicycles. That goes for all powered and and unpowered transportation vehicles I.e. electric scooters
and bikes, skateboards etc. we are taxed so heavily on vehicles that it’s absurd and frankly an insult to ask for anymore
money! You’ve gotten all the blood from this stone I’m willing to give!
U 45-54 U 3 Def. No
Developers do not pay their fair share of costs. Residents are highly burdened by state government taxes & fees.
Property tax rising at “unprecedented” rates, xcel bills rising, recession & high interest rates. It’s a terrible time to ask
people for additional tax burden to individuals.
U 45-54 U 3 Def. No
Sales tax increases only adversely affects the families of higher needs who are least likely to complete these surveys. I
can only approve of increased income or property taxes for these measures.
M 55-64 U 3 Def. No Leave Wheat Ridge rural. Improve roads only. Improve flood mitigation.
M 55-64 U 3 Def. No
The success of sales tax is based on people wanting to come here and spend their money…. Meaning that we need to
keep up with lowering crime, cleaning up homeless shelters and keeping schools open for families to continue coming
here. The city has been doing a great job in managing growth. But needs to improve managing public road work and
the contractors digging our roads up. Great survey by the way!!
F 65+U 3 Def. No
Quit building apartments, shopping market, and gas-stations! The Wheat Ridge Chamber suck, they are so excited
about all this building, sticking apartments on every square inch available! I hope they only allow single family homes
on the Lutheran property! Building that new hospital is a baaaaaaad idea! Nothing was wrong with the old one! I’ve
been watching them build on yo they hospital for 50 years now they’re going to tear it down! How stupid!
F 18-34 D 4 Def. No
If the tax gets rid of the hotels on frontage road and Kipling then, I would vote yes. We can’t even use the Fruitdale
park because it’s filled with homeless in the summer. That should be your main priority and focus.
F 55-64 D 4 Def. No Inflation has hit everyone of us from food to home heating, do you really think this is good timing?
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M 65+D 4 Def. No
Tax penalties for new firms moving in. Just perpetuates mindless growth.cycles that brought us to this pathetic sick
overgrown congested mess
F 18-34 O 4 Def. No
This is a ridiculous thing to be spending tax dollars on. There are many more things that we should be focused on rather
than sidewalks and bike paths that we already have enough of.
F 65+O 4 Def. No I would think building single-family homes to increase texts and promoting businesses would help with the taxes
F 18-34 R 4 Def. No I will never vote to approve a raise in tax
M 55-64 R 4 Def. No Use the marijuana money since it’s a contributing factor in the decline of our lifestyle..
M 65+R 4 Def. No
Bike lanes are a waste of space. Bikes on the streets are a pain in the you know what. Keep your mitts off the 2nd
Amendment.
M 65+R 4 Def. No Spend our money on police
M 65+R 4 Def. No Temporary should mean remporary. Government loves to spend spend spend.
M 18-34 U 4 Def. No
These numbers seem highly inflated for minor improvements and I feel as if maybe had yall been able to reduce the
cost to below $60mil overall I mightve been more open but with the described updates, it just seems as if some have
higher than average estimates.
M 35-44 U 4 Def. No It's easier to vote yes a project rather than a combination of many projects
F 45-54 U 4 Def. No Sales tax is already high. The city needs to budget the funds they already have.
U 45-54 U 4 Def. No
People are hurting financially, crime is increasing and permit ridge government officials are doing nothing about it. Fix
what’s wrong first, then start worrying about prettifying the place.
M 55-64 U 4 Def. No I don't think my comments or concerns will make any difference in the way the city leaders decide to waste taxes.
M 55-64 U 4 Def. No
Keep the .5% in place for 10 years. Two decades is a long time for .5% to be in place. In 10 years the tax could go
down 10% to cover the budget costs, who knows.
M 65+U 4 Def. No
Sales tax is regressive tax that hits the poorest the hardest. It is a sad state of affairs when a poor person has to pay sales
tax on a used car that they can barely afford. Sales tax is an awful way to fun Government
M 35-44 U 5 Def. No If you add changing 38th back to its original configuration, there is a higher likelihood to vote for it
U 45-54 U 5 Def. No End it. No new taxes.
U 55-64 U 5 Def. No
Find the money elsewhere- Make the developers of the projects pay for the improvements- quit giving away tax
breaks to developers. Fix the hotel situation on 1-70 frontage.
U 55-64 U 5 Def. No Let us keep our money
F 65+U 5 Def. No
The only way I would vote yes on this tax increase is if Wheat Ridge would commit to cleaning up the city from the
homeless, removing/addressing the homeless problem. What good is it to create a better, beautiful community only to
have urban campers trash it? I’m tired of being accosted at grocery stores, highway medians, gas stations, etc. Fix that
problem.
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M 65+U 5 Def. No
The City spends too much money on unnecessary things , including too much staff. There would be more money
available for regular projects if costs were better controlled!
F 18-34 D 1 Def. Yes
29th street needs sidewalks too!! East of Wadsworth. We would love to walk to the playground from Upham to Silts but
there aren’t sidewalks. There is a heavily walked dirt path :(
F 18-34 D 1 Def. Yes
I am happy to pay taxes to improve our city. Additionally, I would like to programs for helping residents plant trees to
increase shade on each street. I see Lakewood is giving residents discounted tree costs. I would like this available to
Wheat ridge residents.
F 18-34 D 1 Def. Yes
I appreciate that so many of these improvements are focused on pedestrian / bike connectivity throughout the city and
NOT cars!
F 18-34 D 1 Def. Yes I will always vote to increase taxes when I see the bennifits in my city!
F 18-34 D 1 Def. Yes
We need good sidewalks throughout the city, like Edgewater has. This should be our top priority to make the city safe
for pedestrian traffic. Right now, many residential areas completely lack sidewalks (e.g. south of 29th street between
Fulton and Ames) and are extremely dangerous for children and pedestrians. The lack of curbs also leads to people
driving through front yards during road work instead of going around.
F 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes
Exempt fresh food, diapers, and menstrual hygiene products and prescribed medication from sales taxes w/in Wheat
Ridge.
F 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes I support it!
F 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes
It makes sense to continue to invest in the city. It also makes sense to continue to vote on this measure, pending
economic/political climate.
F 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes Let’s improve our city!
F 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes Please consider sidewalk gaps on Pierce St., especially between 20th and 38th.
F 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes The city can improve its process to get new businesses licensed and open more effectively, to bring in more revenue!
M 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes It should be .75% to reduce funding time to allow for further projects to be moved up
M 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes
One of the biggest weaknesses in Wheat Ridge's bike network is the crossing of the Clear Creek bike path at Kipling.
The underpass two blocks to the south creates a long and unnecessary detour that is poorly marked and puts cyclists at
greater risk. A similar permanent detour for a main automobile arterial would be considered unacceptable, which is a
telling sign of how cycling is actually seen by city officials. I would urge city planners to consider a bridge or
underpass in line with the rest of the bike path as part of this bond package.
M 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes Raise the tax to 1% and let’s knock this out, but make people accountable and on schedule.
M 35-44 D 1 Def. Yes
There is only one way to provide proactive infrastructure upgrades: ask the taxpayers, show success, and ask again.
Keep it up, y’all
M 45-54 D 1 Def. Yes Grateful to the City Council for their dedication and foresight to invest in Wheat Ridge
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M 45-54 D 1 Def. Yes I support extending the sales tax
M 45-54 D 1 Def. Yes
I wish the city could use some funds to expand RTD routes on 32nd by the HS. I do understand that r t d is a separate
taxing entity.
M 45-54 D 1 Def. Yes Unabashedly pro
F 55-64 D 1 Def. Yes
How can we expand the workforce at the rec center so the pool is open and availability is not hindered by not having
any lifeguards, not on duty? Give them a better wage so they will return to work! It's a shame WR residents aren't able
to use the pool in the afternoon. Until the evening hours! We can do better! Use our tax $ to increase their wage.
F 55-64 D 1 Def. Yes
I certainly hope other voters understand the importance of infrastructure improvements and how investing a mere 0.5%
in sales tax can benefit everyone. I really wish that police were issuing tickets to speeders- most especially when
they are speeding through residential neighborhoods. It’s unacceptable and very dangerous. So many residents have
signs asking motorists to slow down. It’s a serious problem. People know that there are not any consequences to
speeding down 32nd. Additional traffic calming measures need to be installed.
M 55-64 D 1 Def. Yes Do it! Don't wait.
F 65+D 1 Def. Yes
Keep business access in mind when doing this on 38tg and 44th. If people can't get to places without a lot of effort, they
will shop and eat elsewhere. Wads is a perfect example. You have to plan a trip or change your destination due to so
much construction these days.
F 65+D 1 Def. Yes Let’s get it done
F 65+D 1 Def. Yes Yes west ramp coming off of I70 had pot holes filled but left asphalt stones loose on the road! Fix please!!
M 65+D 1 Def. Yes Do it!
M 65+N 1 Def. Yes
You could get more tax revenue if you approved more short term rentals STR's should be embraced. There is no
better way to Promote Wheat Ridge then by inviting someone to stay in your home by embracing homestay type
rentals. Airbnb type rentals definitely promote Wheat Ridge' friendliness and small-town charm and communicate a
warm welcome to a diverse audiences of travelers, as well as those from around the world.
F 35-44 O 1 Def. Yes
Please focus infrastructure improvements on pedestrian and bike safety. I would be disappointed if funds were primarily
used to widen roads or make roads easier for vehicles.
M 35-44 R 1 Def. Yes
Please move to the cloud to avoid ransomware attacks. Also the permit department needs to chill nits taking to long for
businesses to open to grow the city.
M 55-64 R 1 Def. Yes
I would like to see many projects with streets and sidewalks improvements. Like 35th Ave from Sheridan to Wadsworth
need more sidewalks and lights to get pedestrians off the streets and to see us out walking at night. I hate seeing streets
getting paved and then a week later they are cutting in the new pavement and ruining the work.
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F 18-34 U 1 Def. Yes
I am very supportive of small increases in sales tax to make the city safer for pedestrians and cyclists and reduce cars
on the road. Infrastructure makes or breaks cities and WR is in a unique position to dramatically change the city for the
better!
F 18-34 U 1 Def. Yes
I just think the city needs to be more pedestrian friendly and consider sidewalks, even just those half curb ones on
streets like Teller as well, especially since there is an elementary school and day care right off of Teller and 38th.
Having people walk in the streets especially children is just calling for an accident to happen. I'd rather put money
towards new sidewalks where there are none than fix existing ones first.
M 18-34 U 1 Def. Yes
As a small business owner who would be impacted by this change I still believe this is more than reasonable and as a
resident of Wheat Ridge I would be happy to see these improvements.
M 18-34 U 1 Def. Yes
Keep homes the priority in the area. Walkability and bike lanes. Only take down homes for more business
access/development. Expand restaurant access
M 18-34 U 1 Def. Yes
Pedestrian sidewalks and bike lanes are essential to a safe community and will encourage neighborhood values. Please
push as hard as possible to fill sidewalk gaps - especially on important city streets.
M 18-34 U 1 Def. Yes
Should add an additional .25% to take a greater role in approving the county schools within our city. Whether this is
programming, better teachers, less administrators or new facilities. Go check out Buford, GA to see what you can do.
M 18-34 U 1 Def. Yes
Would be great to see these projects on a city map to see if they are generally spread throughout the city or more
concentrated in certain areas. Most projects are location specific, but the floodplain and sidewalk connection locations
are unclear
F 35-44 U 1 Def. Yes
So many of these are addressing much need pedestrian access and safety, and I have absolutely no problem funding
that. And considering some of the low-lying areas of the city, flood prevention just makes sense.
M 35-44 U 1 Def. Yes
I support this tax rate extension request especially for supporting infrastructure improvements, the bike lane along 32nd
near crown hill is deteriorated to the point of being unusable. Thank you for your forward thinking and soliciting public
opinion.
M 35-44 U 1 Def. Yes
I think the sidewalks and road improvements should be considered for streets like Pierce (26th-48th), 29th Ave (Wads to
Sheridan), 26th Ave (Youngfield to Sheridan). Working off of memory (questionable) but it seems like the sidewalk gap
projects you listed only focus on West of Wadsworth and are neglecting the Eastern part of Wheat Ridge. I live in the
area described above and while the community is walkable, the sidewalks (or lack thereof) are a joke. Try walking
two dogs and a stroller down 29th Avenue between Wadsworth and Newland St... Secondly, are the roads and
bikelanes going to be fixed? The lead reduction program turned our roads into swiss cheese of asphalt patch-back and
the roads and bike lanes are a mess now. Not to mention they haven't been repainted in quite some time which makes
it look like cars get the entire road to themselves. Just my 2 cents. Please put the 0.5% raise on the ballot and I'd
gladly vote yes and pay my share of taxes to fix these things.
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M 35-44 U 1 Def. Yes Put a repeal TABOR measure on the ballot so these surveys become unneeded
F 45-54 U 1 Def. Yes
Making plans and earmarking funds for them is well and good, but what happens to all those studies and plans? They
end up sitting as PDFs on the city website and there is no followup or commitment to completing them. Part of why we
moved here was because we saw this plan https://www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/981/38th-Avenue and had hopes for
improvements and rising property value. What happened to "Activate 38"? What happened to the streetscape designs
from 2013? https://www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/DocumentCenter/View/21154/Phase-One-Summary-Booklet--Alternative-
Streetscape-Designs-November-2013
M 45-54 U 1 Def. Yes Enforcement of shoveling and clearing of ice for safety of all pedestrian traffic. More pedestrian crossing signals
M 55-64 U 1 Def. Yes We need to be sure to include budget and projects for people that are economically disadvantaged.
F 65+U 1 Def. Yes
The amount of sales tax increased is negligible compared to the benefit to improving the city's infrastructure. The
biggest thing you can do to sell it is the fact that it's a SALES tax - some people see tax and don't absorb anything past
that. Good luck!
M 65+U 1 Def. Yes Let's get er done!!
M 65+U 1 Def. Yes The projects identified are sound, and the funding mechanism is reasonable.
F 18-34 D 2 Def. Yes
I use the sidewalks and bike lanes, perceived walkability/bikeability is why we moved here. There is such variability
in their quality and availability that they are very problematic and dangerous. I am able bodied, but know that the
city is inaccessible for people with mobility issues due to my own experiences. I'm scared when I walk or bike or even
drive knowing there have been several pedestrian hit and runs that were fatal since getting here in 2021, and that I've
never seen so many red light runners in my life honestly (44th & pierce, every signal!). I support all improvements,
especially those addressing the most egregious issues and those that level set access in wheat ridge (ie filling sidewalk
and bikelane gaps). My street, pierce and 44th pl, is along the bike route and has school children getting picked
up/dropped off, also gets high speed traffic and red light/stop sign runners and in the neighborhood that could be
mitigated with better infrastructure. I use the bus to get to work and recreate, so any improvements affecting ease of
use, experience and bugs timing is very appreciated. I'm excited for wads to be done, and see other improvement
happen!
F 18-34 D 2 Def. Yes
It would be good to hear about how this dovetails with other plans - should we expect other tax increases in short
future years? How much of a role do the residents have in future development projects? Ie the large townhouses
coming along 38th and hte new businesses coming to fill in the new/updated spaces? Changes in structures also change
the sound patterns - the shooting range is very loud for a large radius around it - including houses and parks.
M 18-34 D 2 Def. Yes Focus spending on helping grow the local economy, additional tax revenue will follow
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M 18-34 D 2 Def. Yes
I am a big proponent to paying more taxes. I do not mind an increase in sales tax even from today’s rates. But sales tax
is an incredibly regressive tax strategy that often impacts the poorest communities the most. Other tax strategies that
target more wealthy communities would be more equitable and likely result in more tax revenue for Wheat Ridge.
Please consider more options than just sales tax.
M 18-34 D 2 Def. Yes
I strongly support it! Wheat ridge needs more sidewalks and I am excited that city council and city management are
taking steps to make just happen. I will vote yes and tell my neighbors to do the same if it makes it to the ballot.
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes Also support and consider transit!
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes I am very excited for the opportunity to pitch in a little bit to make our city much more livable.
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes I’d like to see some clear support for the house less people that are being displaced into wheat ridge
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes Money is fake. Do what you need to do to make life appear better. Who cares anymore.
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes
Please provide incentives for small businesses to move into the many vacant and open lots along 38th and along
Wadsworth. Also if there is anything you can do to get a Trader Joe’s into the old Lucky’s Market that would be
amazing.
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes
Strengthen the trails and bike lanes beyond adding dangerous lanes to streets. There should be a solid way to get to
Lakewood and Arvada.
F 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes
There are very real safety concerns for bikers and pedestrians around Crown Hill. PLEASE consider improvements
there. Cars do not look for bikers or pedestrians at 26th or 32nd, creating a real fear of being hit. With so many
improvements to Golds Grocery, there is way more foot and bike traffic. It doesnt feel safe crossing Kipling at 26th on a
bike or on foot.
M 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes I hope if it passes that we enact all these plans
M 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes
I will always approve any & all tax extensions or increases that affect my own income less than 20%, that benefit an
entire community. To do otherwise is backwards-thinking and regressive. If the value of your neighborhood increases,
we all benefit.
M 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes
If you add this to the ballot do your best to share how minimally this would impact each resident financially and how
much it would improve the city.
M 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes
Improving the walk and bike-ability of wheat ridge will only make the connection to denver and golden better. it will
make moving between local businesses easier and more appealing!
M 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes
Please focus on *people* over cars in everything that is considered. Better cycling and walking access is vital to a true
feel of a city rather than just "faster" driving through the town.
M 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes The continuation of this sales tax is vital!
M 35-44 D 2 Def. Yes This needs to pass - utilize boards, committees, and organizations to support in educating/promoting. Good luck.
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F 45-54 D 2 Def. Yes
Final thought for me is… I love Wheat Ridge but it seems my area in Wheat Ridge gets left out. I’m In Leppla Manor. I
don’t mind paying taxes but throw us a bone too.
F 45-54 D 2 Def. Yes
More sidewalks!! More safe crossings! 32nd Ave already has bike lanes. Keep investing in our city for future
generations.
F 45-54 D 2 Def. Yes Thank you for asking the voters their opinion and for prioritizing the needs of our city!
M 45-54 D 2 Def. Yes
Hopefully the sidewalk work would include neighborhoods. There are some dangerous areas that need attention for
handicap and elderly residents.
M 45-54 D 2 Def. Yes
Would prefer improvements connecting East, South Wheatridge to both Denver Berkeley, Edgewater and Sloans Lake.
Strategic focus on the "gap" at Lakeside. No more cookie cutter business the have zero upside, ie the new 7-11 at 44th
and Harlan.
F 55-64 D 2 Def. Yes Keep it going!
M 55-64 D 2 Def. Yes
I would really like to see something done on 38th through the "downtown" area (I define as from Wadsworth to
Harlan)...this has been in a temporary condition for years and if we ever hope to compete with areas like Denver's
Highlands, we need to create a better working environment that encourages pedestrians and business in this critical
area of Wheat Ridge.
M 55-64 D 2 Def. Yes Yes it’s a good idea - in favor
F 65+D 2 Def. Yes Let's do it
F 65+D 2 Def. Yes Let’s keep investing in our community! Help our citizens understand the value to them of investing in the community
M 65+D 2 Def. Yes Hire cops and Community Service officers.
M 65+D 2 Def. Yes With TABOR it might not pass but I say go for it! Any plans for more funding for schools?
F 55-64 O 2 Def. Yes What about the ales of cannibis. Why can't we use money from those sales also.
M 35-44 R 2 Def. Yes Please make Wheat Ridge more walkable and bike-friendly!!
M 55-64 R 2 Def. Yes Make it 3.5 cents and do projects simultaneously.
F 18-34 U 2 Def. Yes
Continue bringing small businesses in, selling vacant commercial property. Getting rid of massage parlors in the city
that are open till a 4AM. Improvements to parking lot sidewalks having better curb, appeal and less trash.
M 18-34 U 2 Def. Yes Maintenance and improvement of city infrastructure is essential
M 18-34 U 2 Def. Yes PLEASE consider installing speed barriers on 41st between Harlan and Pierce. It's like a dragstrip in my neighborhood!
M 18-34 U 2 Def. Yes Please do this! More bike and pedestrian paths and roads with fewer massive cracks and potholes
F 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes
I’m supportive of these capital projects. I’d like to see a new project to make a “city center” like old town Arvada or
Tennyson. Something that has a few restaurants, coffee, brewery, and park. Walk/ bikeable and kid and dog friendly.
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F 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes
No issue with the tax extension. I moved to WR in 2017 so I don’t know any difference. Please prioritize the areas that
need more help. Youngfield between 44th and 38th is already pretty updated. That should absolutely be on the bottom
of the list of completion. 38th and 44th between Pierce and Harlan is definitely needing upgrades to sidewalks. This
city has so much potential. Updates and access are necessary
F 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes
We will support all taxation efforts to improve Wheat Ridge. We believe in supporting our community to keep
improving. We plan to be here for many years to come.
F 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes
Wheat ridge should take advantage of the booming population to fund these important improvements. But I'm
concerned that I haven't seen any plans to address the growing problem of houselessness. It's making wheat ridge an
unsafe community to live in.
M 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes I would like to see MUCH more done for social services.
M 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes More focus on alternative transportation
M 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes
Our household income is about $300k a year, which I expects puts us in the top few % of WR residents. While I am
fortunate enough to be able to support public investment, it should be noted how many WR residents cannot afford a
tax increase. Hopefully the city can find ways to be empathic for those families for who a few pennies per purchase
could mean a meal for their kids at the end of the week.
M 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes
Please add side walks near houses and parks such as Randall Park for safety of kids, pets and people waking in the
streets around the park. Reduce crime and increase safety on 44th by Walmart. Please expand Rec as well!! Thank
you all!!
M 35-44 U 2 Def. Yes Put all the good shit by me.
F 45-54 U 2 Def. Yes I hope it passes
M 45-54 U 2 Def. Yes
The operation of a city is an ongoing process that never stops, not even for a single minute. Once we get everything
build that we want we have to continue to maintain it. I would hope that everything we do. We over build now to
address the possible growth we will face in the future. Build everything beyond typical engineering quality to minimize
future maintenance costs that will never stop going up. Spend the money now to get it right later.
F 55-64 U 2 Def. Yes
The City should help residents to understand what infrastructure actually is and how it effects their quality of life in
Wheat Ridge. This will go a long way towards creating support for funding infrastructure projects.
M 55-64 U 2 Def. Yes Rec center expansion great idea. Road and sidewalk ideas also good idea
M 55-64 U 2 Def. Yes
Wheat Ridge is really awesome. It’s an incredible place. I’m so lucky to have been here for 10 years or so. You never
know what the future might hold but wheat Ridge deserves the best and I’ll make sure when I talk to the federal
government that I include wheat Ridge in my conversations.
M 65+U 2 Def. Yes Need these improvements
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M 65+U 2 Def. Yes
We need the tax to improve our infrastructure and keep our city looking good and well kept. This will make Wheat
Ridge a city people want to come to and enjoy.
F 18-34 D 3 Def. Yes
I would really appreciate if the crosswalks that lead into crown hill park were more safe from the Kipling side. The
intersections at Kipling and 32nd and Kipling & 26th are small, dangerous, and some parts don't even have a curb
cutout. The whole stretch of sidewalk between 26th and 32nd on Kipling is really abysmal and unsafe for families.
M 18-34 D 3 Def. Yes Let’s get some frigging sidewalks!
M 18-34 D 3 Def. Yes Public transit improvement is needed as well. I would use a train running from Wheat Ridge to boulder.
F 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes
Hi City team, thank you for asking for public input. I ranked floodplain improvements lower than other options because
I don't know the urgency of the improvements. My answer would probably change if peoples' lives are in danger in
any way. I also strongly support our Rec Center, and I'd like to know what types of improvements are being
considered. Pedestrian and bicycle safety are top of mind. We drive 32nd every day, and I am afraid of hitting
someone because of the lack of space for a sidewalk and a proper bike lane. Walkability and accessibility in general
could be much improved in Wheat Ridge. We greatly support the City in improving our community through these
projects.
F 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes
I know this isn't really relevant, but just wanted to add my comment that I'm dismayed we don't have municipal
trash/recycling/composting service here. I would love to see the city find a way to provide that ASAP and get rid of the
multiple loud heavy, very polluting trucks on our streets each trash day while providing better and more
comprehensive service, especially composting. I'm trying a compost tumbler at home but it's attracting unwanted
wildlife, including rats, and of course I can't put as much or as many types of material in there as you can with a
commercial service. The private compost pickup offered here is way too expensive.
F 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes
I know we have an aging population in wheat ridge that may not like the idea of raising taxes, but it’s important to note
the amount of young families moving into the area where sidewalks and accessibility are very important. Especially
since we have decided to close schools we need better crossing and sidewalk access for children. Thank you!
F 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes
I think this work is essential and a very high priority. I recently moved to Wheat Ridge and am happy to see this work
being considered.
F 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes I think we need to do what we need to keep up with changing times
F 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes
I would strongly support the sales tax extension to fund the projects listed and any additional infrastructure
improvements; would also support additional projects expanding access to cultural, community, and arts events
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F 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes
Question 11 clearly states that this sales tax is not enough to complete the all the projects necessary so other funding
measures need to be looked into. Also the city needs to havr municipal trash pickup. I have SEVEN trash trucks
come down my street every week. It unsafe for children, noisey, causes excess traffic, increases air pollution, increases
the carbon footprint of the city and frankly is arcaic for a modern city. Individual trash collection only makes sense for
rural dispersed residences.
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes Good luck!
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes
Hello, My name is Chris Grenard, my email address is chris.grenard@gmail.com. My wife and I live near Crown
Hill, and we both work in government. I have some strong feelings about this survey that I'd like to share. 1) I think
that the survey is awful long for what a person would be willing to fill out. People who don't like government are not
going to fill out this survey, since it is rather long and complex in it's topics. So I'd imagine that statistically you're
going to end up with government nerds like us being the only people who fill it out. I wouldn't think that this would
provide you with a good idea of whether or not this sales tax would pass. With that said, the city is growing more
liberal over time, and I'd imagine that if this passed several years ago, it would certainly pass again. 2) While I
understand how your funding allocations are written, I think it's generally impossible for people to conceptually lump
together things like "Hey do you like a rec center more or flood plain mitigations?" Nobody has an answer for that. I'd
guess that people who realize they are in a flood plain (most people don't know) would want you to prioritize the flood
plain mitigations, and everyone else would vote for the Rec Center. Again, I don't think you're getting good data. The
ranking question felt quite arbitrary because of this problem. In addition, I'd imagine most people want you to work on
roads closer to their own home, and not prioritize things that actually need work first. 3) You really should have a
better explanation of what this is all about on page 1. If you said, "The city is looking to raise money for four major
projects. These are: W, X, Y, and Z. A city sales tax would enable some of these projects to be funded over the next N
years. Which of these projects would you prioritize, and be willing to fund with a 0.5% sales tax extension?" then I
believe you'd get much better data. Please feel free to reach out to us for further information. Happy to provide
additional insight. Sincerely, Chris Grenard
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes I am all for it. please keep planning these types of projects
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes I don’t think .5% is enough and would suggest increasing it to 1%
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes I support it!
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes
I want to enjoy where I live, and I understand it takes tax dollars to improve the area and maintain it. Thanks for
looking into ways to keep improving the city.
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes
I would pay more than that tiny percentage point to make our city as fantastic as completing all those projects would.
Please do it!
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M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes Keep it! I will keep shopping here.
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes
Please please please push to install sidewalks and bike lanes where there are none, and improve already existing ones.
29th ave (while not a proposed project) is a death trap for pedestrians and cyclists and I'm sure there are many streets
like it. We need a significant shift away from car Centric infrastructure and we need to protect people who cannot, or
choose not to drive.
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes
Sidewalks in residential areas l/thorough fares are a top priority to me. Further before you renovate the rec center,
please increase the lap pool hours! I personally dont need lifeguards to watch me lap swim but would vote to increase
their pay to have the lap pool open more. We are considering signing up for lifetime fitness due to this issue.
M 35-44 D 3 Def. Yes The city is in dire need of these improvements, most notably those regarding infrastructure.
F 45-54 D 3 Def. Yes
I chose the 10 year options because I think it's good to check in after a decade and make sure the needs of the city
have not gone a different direction at which point another extension could be proposed.
F 45-54 D 3 Def. Yes Please fix the pot holes and homeless at 70 and Kipling
F 45-54 D 3 Def. Yes Please include projects for the clear creek corridor
M 45-54 D 3 Def. Yes Hope it gets done!
M 45-54 D 3 Def. Yes I’m happy to support this continued sales tax
M 45-54 D 3 Def. Yes
We need infrastructure improvements to keep up with expected growth and to ensure streets and sidewalks don’t
degrade further.
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes
The elephant in the room is the bridge to no where that was built over clear creek on Kipling … I walk this area
everyday and I can’t tell you how many bicyclist are sent astray with the clear creek trail ending abruptly at that goofy
new bridge that no one uses. Causing people to connect with the clear creek trail by darting across Kipling.Please
study this! Thank you!
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes Assure that pedestrian crossing signals are in working order
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes Citizens should invest where they live, and Wheat Ridge is playing catch up
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes I always vote for tax increases! Especially for schools and teachers.
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes
Important to make WR more livable through the suggested projects. Not certain the current Wadsworth project is
worth the huge investment. Result will be a quicker drive through (for non residents) rather than a connection with the
city (for residents).
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes Let’s get up to speed with other Jeffco municipalities!
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes
Please, please put W. 38th Avenue utility poles underground from Kipling to Youngfield! Please do what you can to
address esthetics of the city.
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F 65+D 3 Def. Yes
The pool at recreation center needs to be a priority. It feels like it's closed more than it's open. A priority need to be
fully opening all pool areas! There needs to be a sidewalk on Wadsworth from 32nd to the 35th street project so it's
continuous.
F 65+D 3 Def. Yes We need to be proactive in maintaining our city.
M 45-54 N 3 Def. Yes
Kipling from I-70 to 32nd is in much need of aesthetic improvements. It would be nice to see some of the funds being
allocated to that project.
M 45-54 R 3 Def. Yes Let’s do it and keep the improvements to Wheat Ridge going to attract more businesses and people.
M 45-54 R 3 Def. Yes The snow removal crews are awesome, streets are only swept once a year
F 65+R 3 Def. Yes It's painless. We need to continue it.
F 65+R 3 Def. Yes Please spend our tax dollars wisely! Read all bids VERY carefully before making final selections.
F 18-34 U 3 Def. Yes Please prioritize safety improvements over Rec Center projects.
M 18-34 U 3 Def. Yes Frame it as no change to current tax to avoid people thinking it’s a raise on taxes
M 18-34 U 3 Def. Yes I think it is a good plan that addresses one of my very few flaws with the city of Wheat Ridge.
F 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes I think all the proposed projects have great value and hope the sales tax can be extended for as long as possible
F 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes
I think safe bike lanes on major roads are a must. I've seen other cities where the bike lane is mostly blocked off or
separate from the main road (in Austin for example) and it is really great and useful
F 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes Making the City of Wheat Ridge more pedestrian friendly will be better for everyone!
M 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes We need capital investment to make Wheat Ridge the best City it can be to live in.
M 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes I am already used to paying the tax so I am happy to continue paying to see these improvements.
M 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes
I do not understand the city transportation departments aversion to round-a-bouts/traffic circles, they are cheaper to
maintain, safer and faster to get through. Time and again they add or upgrade traffic lights in areas prime for traffic
circles and the money saved could go towards improving sidewalks and trails.
M 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes I think the approvements will be a benefit to all residents and the sales tax extension is the best way to fund them.
M 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes Let’s do it.
M 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes Not regarding sales tax
M 35-44 U 3 Def. Yes This is a must do. It's sad to see so many areas in desperate need of help.
F 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes
I am thrilled with the improvements from the 0.5% sales tax approved in 2016. Wheat Ridge needs to continue to
invest in the potential improvements mentioned in this survey.
F 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes Let’s do it and clean up our city.
F 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes Let’s go for it! We have needed infrastructural work to do that is not getting any cheaper by waiting!
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F 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes
This will work better if the city becomes more efficient at getting new businesses through permitting approval more
quickly. Bardo and Yak & Yet (excellent additions) took too long. And I wonder if that reputation is hampering filling
Golds Market.
M 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes
Anderson baseball field was never converted to a multiuser field. If it was part of that plan, it would be more
compelling If there was a plan to provide a better crossing for the clear creek path across Kipling, that would be
better
M 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes Keeping adding sidewalks and cycle line to outdated roads.
M 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes
Regardless of how many of the proposed improvements can actually be achieved, collecting an extra .5% sales tax is a
minimal impact on taxpayers that will have substantial impacts on community infrastructure for years to come.
M 45-54 U 3 Def. Yes Streets and sidewalks need attention and deserve it. 38th and 44th are dangerous as is.
F 55-64 U 3 Def. Yes GO GO GO on the sidewalks! Love WR, but we are not very walkable in many areas. Thank you!
F 55-64 U 3 Def. Yes
If you can find a way to fund lights along the improved walkways (ie 38th) that could maybe come from grant money
or something like that.
M 55-64 U 3 Def. Yes
Cycling and the ability to move without driving are very importante to me. I believe that therre will always be room for
improvement in this area.
M 55-64 U 3 Def. Yes Half a penny? You could double that if you want, I would still vote yes.
F 65+U 3 Def. Yes
I would prefer you return to the original tax instead of extending it, and keep the city spending within those old limits
utilizing residence. Priorities.
F 65+U 3 Def. Yes Thanks for asking for my opinion.
M 65+U 3 Def. Yes We gotta do it.
F 18-34 D 4 Def. Yes
This new resident is happy to be here and looks forward to future developments in the area surrounding the light rail.
Thank you
M 18-34 D 4 Def. Yes
The sales tax doesn't affect my budget but the infrastructure projects would drastically improve my pedestrian and
cycling safety.
F 35-44 D 4 Def. Yes This is such a minor tax. Please put this on the ballot! We can improve our city so much with these proposed changes!
F 35-44 D 4 Def. Yes
This seems like a good idea. The town is growing, which increases profits to business but also results in more use of
infrastructure. It's certainly a better idea to address these needs now rather than wait until things are actually falling
apart.
F 35-44 D 4 Def. Yes We need better roads and sidewalks!
M 35-44 D 4 Def. Yes Pass it.
F 45-54 D 4 Def. Yes
I feel that the sidewalks on 38th from Kipling to Youngfield should be a priority - it's very dangerous for kids walking
to/from school and other pedestrians.
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F 45-54 D 4 Def. Yes
I would like to see a pedestrian bridge over I 70 that could connect the neighborhoods around Miller street on the south
side of the freeway to the light rail without having to go to Ward or Kipling street.
F 45-54 D 4 Def. Yes
Populations are increasing, if you want to draw families and professionals, safer roadways, intersections and more rec
center pools are PRIORITY! Anderson pool is dangerously crowded at all times and badly needs a pool two or three
times it’s current size, maybe in the giant field behind it that no one ever uses (between pool and bandstand area)?
M 45-54 D 4 Def. Yes As long as the money goes to improving and investing in the city, I’m in support of it
M 45-54 D 4 Def. Yes I'd vote to increase it to raise the entire amount of the projects and reduce the number of years it takes to be paid for
F 55-64 D 4 Def. Yes I would hopefully like to see our tax dollars really going for what it is attended for!
F 55-64 D 4 Def. Yes Noise control along I-70
M 55-64 D 4 Def. Yes
Citizen resistance to infrastructure improvements in wheat ridge must be met with determined leadership. These are
essential and important things to do for our city.
F 65+D 4 Def. Yes
Necessary for the continued advancement and improvement of Wheat Ridge. I live along 38th Street, betw Kipling
and youngfield. Also- crime is an issue in WR...I would vote to advance the revenue for our police department and
safety officials.
M 65+D 4 Def. Yes
I think property taxes could be an alternative source. Also the improvements on 32nd between Kipling and Wadsworth
could be covered with the redevelopment of the old Lutherin campus as well as the Wadsworth improvements.
M 65+D 4 Def. Yes Think a 0.5% tax extension is fair and reasonable
F 18-34 U 4 Def. Yes
If the taxes are used to improve our community, I'm all for it!! I love the emphasis on improving sidewalks and outdoor
space in this survey. I hope others feel the same way!
M 18-34 U 4 Def. Yes Pedestrian and bicyclist improvement are key to keeping the community safe.
M 35-44 U 4 Def. Yes
I felt it was important to give my opinion, though this city’s population still seems to be quite old and uninterested to
ever raise taxes to improve anything. I would really like to see the city grow and prosper with the sunset-years
community on board. We have a lot of young families finally moving to town and would like to be proud to live here.
Thank you.
M 35-44 U 4 Def. Yes More protected bike lanes and pedestrian infrastructure will help wheat ridge become more sustainable over time
M 35-44 U 4 Def. Yes
Tax hikes are always a tough sell, but I know it takes money to make things better. I think showing the mock-ups of
what these projects will look like will help sell this to the residents of Wheat Ridge.
F 45-54 U 4 Def. Yes Make bike lanes safer. add barriers between cars and bikes.
M 65+U 4 Def. Yes
Pedestrians and bicyclists need to be able to travel safely. If Wheat Ridge is to be a city people want to live in
pedestrian and bicycle safety has to be important to the city.
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F 65+D 5 Def. Yes
I really don’t see much for us here in older part of wheat Ridge. All we want is speed limit signs and more stop signs.
Do something about that restaurant live music.
F 18-34 N 5 Def. Yes Hope everyone votes yes!
F 55-64 U 5 Def. Yes
Plowing the streets Making apartment and condo landlords responsibility to shovel sidewalks Putting in lights at 20 th
and Harlan st as nobody yeilds accordingly finishing the street construction here Turning businesses closed and
revamping them for affordable housing building on vacant lots for housing more police better response time for police
Making landlords responsible of rental property
F 18-34 D 1 Prob. No
There should be plans for sidewalks and projects on the wheat ridge side of Sheridan. With increased biker deaths and
civilian casualties, im shocked that we’re not working with the city of Denver to improve. It is so unsafe. The amount of
cars I’ve seen end up in homes and people walking with their babies needed to jump out of the way is wild.
F 35-44 D 1 Prob. No
What about the increasing homeless population here?? DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!! Put this money to better use than
more bike lanes that people abuse as travel lanes and bikers don't even use at all!!
M 35-44 D 1 Prob. No
I think that the scope of these projects needs to be revisited. These are big numbers and I'm not sure that the dollars are
budgeted most effectively. I'd recommend reducing the scope for sidewalks to the revitalized areas of 38th - where
new business are springing up between Harlan and Pierce/Wadsworth. No need to go all the way out to Kipling or
Ward at this time. There is not the same level of investment density and pedestrian need out there. All of these projects
need to be revisited with a critical eye. Tax payers do not want to commit to a long term open ended plan, we can
improve the most important areas first over the next 5 years and let people see the benefit.
M 35-44 D 1 Prob. No
I think we need to be really mindful of what are “must-dos” and “nice to haves” right now. Inflation is hurting everyone
right now and adding a sales tax doesn’t help anyone on an individual basis. The biggest question is can we prioritize
projects that are big needs and see if inflation settles down and let people recoup a little before tacking more expenses
on them.
M 45-54 D 1 Prob. No Ballot question should include the undergrounding of utilities on major streets.
M 45-54 D 1 Prob. No Bury utility lines on major coordinators
M 45-54 D 1 Prob. No Pay more attention to pedestrian/ bike access and safety at major avenues (32nd, 38th, 44th) at Sheridan Blvd
M 55-64 D 1 Prob. No Tax the super rich
F 35-44 R 1 Prob. No
If you can come up with a way to lower our outrageous gas bills I think the city of wheat ridge would be more inclined
to pay for some of these things. Otherwise I think it should be part of the developer’s responsibility to cover these costs.
M 35-44 R 1 Prob. No There'd be more sales tax revenue if you made filling Lucky's market more attractive.
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F 45-54 R 1 Prob. No
Current inflation is causing life hard to live right now Maybe under different president life will be better but not right
now
F 55-64 R 1 Prob. No
38th Ave between Wads and Sheridan definately needs some kind of improvement. A lot of businesses have closed or
outdated. I believe the citizens are looking for more old fashioned types of things to replace these. Also, what's going
on with Luckys property? I also don't think apts should block the mountains for the people east of Wads, north of 44th.
M 18-34 U 1 Prob. No
I believe infrastructure improvements are necessary, but other issues can be addressed first that would increase tax
base in the city. I.e. make the city more friendly to businesses that want to invest in the community and drive up
employment and business which would lead to increased tax revenue. Address the growing homeless population which
will also increase investment into the community and drive up property values, again both driving up tax revenue.
M 35-44 U 1 Prob. No
Wadsworth has been a nightmare. The majority of the sidewalk projects already have sidewalks. The down sizing of
38 th from 4 to 2 lanes was a terrible idea. Please stop doing that. Why do you want to make traffic worse? Stop it.
F 45-54 U 1 Prob. No
Many of these issues are moot. We did ample work on 38th & it was horrible. Unless you can provide detailed info on
how these agenda items will look then I will vote no across the board
U 45-54 U 1 Prob. No Bike "Lanes" are not the issue. We need better infrastructure for bikes and pedestrians at "Intersections".
F 55-64 U 1 Prob. No
The measure would have a better chance of passing if the total project price point did not exceed the sum of the tax
revenue that would be attainable over a period of time. Otherwise voters think they you are trying to hook them with
future debt that will need to be addresses once the project has already started. It would be better to address the
drainage issues and the areas without sidewalks to make it a more pedestrian friendly city, and prioritizing residential
areas with a concentration of shops that would encourage walking before revamping areas that already are connected
or do not have destinations that are in easy walking distance. The drainage ditch on 32nd and consistent flooding at
32 and Wads coupled with the heavy residential foot print on that “s” curve and the fact that there is a wide sidewalk
for pedestrian use on the south side across the full expanse makes me believe that the project isn’t feasible or necessary
when there are other areas of the site with high residential populations where adding and improving sidewalks and
bike lanes would elevate the city to a more welcoming urban center.
M 65+U 1 Prob. No It was a temporary tax Let it go away
M 65+U 1 Prob. No
The operative term in the original tax rate proposal was "temporary". A 10-20 year extension rings more of a
permanent hike. It appears that our city politicians are as greedy and grabby as today's politicians at all levels. Until
our current rates of inflation and poor spending habits of our so called representatives are remedied I will not approve
any tax raises.
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M 18-34 D 2 Prob. No
The current infrastructure projects (construction on wads) need to me managed better and do a better job of minimizing
disruption to the neighborhood they frequently block off. This construction quite literally doubles my commute because
I live right behind it. I would be mire inclined to support future projects once the current projects either improve their
methods or finish.
M 35-44 D 2 Prob. No Our sales taxes are high enough we shouldn't have to pay anymore that's all I could say
F 45-54 D 2 Prob. No
11 million dollars for sidewalks....I don't think so. Start getting your citizens to follow speed limits in school zones. Get
rid of the drugs and all residue used in restaurants and stores, enforce the law regarding tags on vehicles....help those
who are homeless and addicts,
M 45-54 D 2 Prob. No
The inconsistency of sidewalks in WR is rediculous - I understand the 'country vibe' but in 2023 WR is essentially city
center community that needs this infrastucture to keep pedestrians safe.
M 55-64 D 2 Prob. No Do something about the homeless
F 65+D 2 Prob. No
Survey should not group bike lanes and sidewalks together. At some point we were told that Wheat Ridge needed to
attract more young families; instead, we’re attracting young adults w/ our surge in apartments. Also, families are
attracted by good schools, of which we will have very few after the 22/23 school year. I realize the school district is a
separate entity; however, the City’s response to the Board was half-hearted at best.
F 65+R 2 Prob. No
I think we should spend more on projects in east WR and quit spending on 38th Ave and west of Kipling. East WR is an
eyesore and has been for years
M 18-34 U 2 Prob. No
Concrete works of Colorado, the contractor in charge of the work on wadsworth, will take the city for all they are
worth. They have made no advancements on their current project on wadsworth. It seems like it won’t be done for
another 5 years. I have been in wheat ridge for roughly a year and the project is in the same state it was a year ago
when I moved to town. I will vote against any sales tax that doesn’t come with a project time frame guarantee.
U 18-34 U 2 Prob. No
Unfortunately I have seen the city of Wheat Ridge make life very difficult for small business owners and have seen
budget money diverted to things that do nothing to improve Wheat Ridge, IMO. If you define the sales tax extension
and tie it directly to the projects where no money can be diverted to other things, I would vote for it.
F 35-44 U 2 Prob. No
While rec center is a great community asset, challenges in staffing and other have kept it from adding value to our city
with inconsistent operating hours and services frequently unavailable. I’m not prepared to invest in expanding an asset
without a clear plan to ensure its availability to our community.
M 35-44 U 2 Prob. No
We need to concentrate more on improvements to bicycle and pedestrian access to all of wheat ridge and stop
worrying about expanding roads for more cars. Less car centric city. I want to safely bike and walk with my children
to anywhere else in Wheat Ridge I want to without getting run down by a car
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U 45-54 U 2 Prob. No
Wheat Ridge, much like other cities in Colorado, faces financial difficulties due to its heavy reliance on sales tax
revenue. However, continually hiking sales tax rates and granting favors to large corporations in exchange for
monetary compensation is not a sustainable way forward. With inflation hitting particularly hard on those who were
already living paycheck to paycheck, imposing additional taxes on them cannot be the only solution, as it will only
lead to more recurring taxes and more suffering for those who are already living with less. Many are often working so
much that they cannot participate in the local government happenings that affect them. It's very simply not right.
There exist many areas within our local government where substantial and marginal savings can be made, and until
those issues are adequately addressed, I cannot support any increase in tax. It is imperative to understand that throwing
money at a problem will not solve it, and a more sustainable approach is needed to tackle our needs as we grow.
F 55-64 U 2 Prob. No
The city would have been better off improving drainage and roads during the first 5 years of the sales tax increase,
rather than frittering away the money on mixed use developments, which seems to have backfired for long-time WR
residents.
M 55-64 U 2 Prob. No
There is more and more foot traffic along 35th Avenue between Sheridan and Pierce every year. With a lack of
sidewalks on part s of the route and a lack of speed bumps, it is only a matter of time before people get hurt. Spend
some energy on the east side of Wheat Ridge and I will be happy to extend it.
F 65+U 2 Prob. No
It seems as if we seniors are having to pay additional taxes everywhere we shop and go, but thanks for requesting my
input!
F 65+U 2 Prob. No There are major projects I would be in favor of, but they don't involve pouring more concrete.
M 65+U 2 Prob. No
How can retired people survive the cost of living in today market place and keep adding more taxes and adding profits
on consumer. Goods
M 65+U 2 Prob. No Many sidewalks and streets in residential areas have problems that need to be addressed.
M 65+U 2 Prob. No
My issue is if it is extended that the city will use the revenue for projects they want done not necessarily what we feel
is important. Nothing was mentioned in the survey regarding side street improvements (which is sorely needed
M 18-34 D 3 Prob. No
Adding more taxes is going to turn people away from moving in. Especially with the new apartments on 32nd as well
as the new ones on youngsfield.
F 35-44 D 3 Prob. No
We don't get a lot of say in what happens to Wheat Ridge so don't see the use in more money. Most stuff is fine as-is.
Keep Wheat Ridge quiet and small!
F 45-54 D 3 Prob. No
I would be more likely to vote for taxes and pay for more police and community officers considering the current
homeless and vandalism/theft issues within the city.
M 45-54 D 3 Prob. No
I think recreation facilities in the city are already strong. Would rather see a focus on streets/sidewalks infrastructure
than rec/drainage.
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F 55-64 D 3 Prob. No If there were a 5 year option for extension, I would be much more inclined to vote for that.
M 55-64 D 3 Prob. No Can you use it to get inspectors to inspect solar panels? I’ve been waiting for a ridiculous amount of time
F 65+D 3 Prob. No
I don’t feel safe leaving my vehicle parked in my driveway. There is a lot of crime here. Just last week detectives took
a guy down on my neighbors lawn. No shelter in place order issued. I e mailed the city with our new phone numbers
for emergencies and I received no response. Community police shouldn’t wait for complaints about people who are
violating ordinances they should see the multiple junk cars on people’s property and issue violations.
M 65+D 3 Prob. No Let’s preserve what we have for the most part.
U 18-34 O 3 Prob. No
Don't chop up any more main streets for bicycle lanes. Put bicycle and walking trails on side streets. You don't see
bicycle lanes on I-70 for a reason. If you work on 44th, build bike lanes from east to west all the way.
F 45-54 O 3 Prob. No
It doesn't seem to make sense to expand the rec center when what is there is often not run well. Why not invest in
improving what is actually there and available to make it in good condition, well-maintained and clean and well-
staffed with welcoming staff members? The other projects just seem off the radar of most people I know. There should
be some explanation of the felt need in the community, or why there seems to be a need according to city planners.
Or is it just general improvement for improvement's sake? Better communication - or lists of pros and cons etc would
be really helpful.
F 55-64 R 3 Prob. No
Extending the sales tax any longer then 5 to 10 years will only result in excess spending since nobody stays on boards
and in office after 10 years (or certainly shouldn’t) which means the money will get rerouted and the original use will
be deserted. The extra money taken from the taxpayer will be wasted on excessive spending .
F 55-64 R 3 Prob. No I would vote to increase sales tax, if property taxes were reduced
F 55-64 R 3 Prob. No Rec Center- why would you put money into expansion of the Rec Center when you’re not even to keep the pools open?
M 55-64 R 3 Prob. No Yes we dont want our city under construction for such a long time like the Wadsworth project. It's ridiculous
F 65+R 3 Prob. No
I have not seen any improvements on 38th Ave. between Kipling & Youngfield as promised about 5 yrs ago when I
attended the meetings at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. Very disappointing.
F 65+R 3 Prob. No I might consider an extension for five years. I want to see where the improvements are but ten years is to far out.
F 65+R 3 Prob. No
You’re paying an outside company to do this survey and you want to take more of our hard earned money that is
practically enough to live on for projects that you’re going to do snuway and you’ve wasted your money snd our time.
M 65+R 3 Prob. No
Finish the wall on I 70 the fence is all broke down put a brick wall up where you started and finish. You should finish it
all the way to Sheridan or Harlan.
M 18-34 U 3 Prob. No
Don’t approve of extending sales tax as it is disproportionately paid by low income earners. Would have voted yes for
everything from another tax revenue source paid by high income earners
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M 18-34 U 3 Prob. No Seems like the city got too used to their new tax rate and wants just justify keeping it.
F 35-44 U 3 Prob. No Is there any option to use additional revenue for crime prevention/safety in addition to infrastructure improvements?
M 45-54 U 3 Prob. No
The Lutheran demolition and reconstruction should provide more than enough tax revenue to fund any of these
projects. How does our small town need higher sales tax? We have one of the highest sales tax rates in the metro area
M 45-54 U 3 Prob. No
Yes, I don't want to see a sales tax extension at all. People shouldn't have to pay extra for sidewalks! This is a failure
of government not to provide such basic services, in my opinion.
F 55-64 U 3 Prob. No
I'd rather see a 5 to 7 year extension but I don't know how costly the renewal campaign is. I also want to know if our
high tax has made consumers avoid us for bigger purchases like refrigerators or cars or if we are still competitive with
greater metro area?
M 55-64 U 3 Prob. No
This appears to be a tax grab. I have a hard time accepting this as a funding method for real needs and look at it as a
spend what you can get.
M 55-64 U 3 Prob. No You need to figure out how to do more with less money
F 65+U 3 Prob. No
At some point, I would like to see a tennant in the old Luckys, preferably another small grocer (local owner or Trader
Joes?)
F 65+U 3 Prob. No Not in favor while inflation is hurting families
M 65+U 3 Prob. No Need more information on proposed projects. Prioritize street repairs.
F 18-34 D 4 Prob. No
Hesitant to vote yes on Rec Center improvements as they have a hard enough time staffing the current facility. This is
exactly why I canceled my membership there.
M 35-44 D 4 Prob. No Tough time to consider sales tax extensions. Maybe during a better financial environment
U 35-44 D 4 Prob. No
I would like to see the city and it’s employees operate much more efficiently and effectively to help lead the city
forward
M 45-54 D 4 Prob. No Attempts to re-align 38th avenue in anyway will result in significant political blowback
M 55-64 D 4 Prob. No Just say no.
F 65+D 4 Prob. No
If nothing else, maintain the city streets. Pot holes are very destructive. And just filling a hole with asphalt does not
work for long!
M 45-54 R 4 Prob. No
Seems those those in government do not realize the cost of living is increasing and people are having a hard time
making ends meet. More money out of our pocket at this time is ill advised
M 55-64 R 4 Prob. No Why can't we vote on this for every year or Max 5 years
F 65+R 4 Prob. No
I would not vote on such a broad spectrum of projects and trust the "bully city council" and the city staff to select the
projects.to be completed.
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F 18-34 U 4 Prob. No
If you plan on extending/increasing the sales tax, the officers that protect our city should be receiving more
compensation.
M 18-34 U 4 Prob. No I can't for life of me believe it would cost ten million dollars to build bike lanes for a mile.
M 18-34 U 4 Prob. No
I think we can do a better job with what we have. Charge the gross Kipling hotels an increased tax rate and use that
money. Double win if they go away
M 18-34 U 4 Prob. No
Why did you pay millions of dollars for a ransomware resolution? Why weren’t you insured against that possibility?
Negligence all around.
M 35-44 U 4 Prob. No We don't need bike lanes at the cost of traffic lanes.
U 35-44 U 4 Prob. No Add a second tax bracket for household incomes more than $500,000.00, something like 6%
M 45-54 U 4 Prob. No
I do not like the options. I reject the premise that extending the sales tax x-years is the way to fund the list of
improvements and the timeline as well.
F 55-64 U 4 Prob. No
If put to good use in making wheat ridge a pleasant / functional place to live rather than increased development/
commercialisation I would be inclined to vote yes.
U 55-64 U 4 Prob. No I think that shortening the term of the extension would make me more likely to approve any measure.
U 18-34 D 5 Prob. No
The number of projects will never end. How come bicycles do not have to be licensed to ride on the public roads and
have THAT for extra $ to do projects that they WANT, WANT, WANT, WANT; NOW, NOW, NOW!
F 35-44 D 5 Prob. No Existing sidewalk improvements floodplain and managing homeless population
F 55-64 O 5 Prob. No
Tired of tax increases not sure what is happening with all the money. Sick of all the big developers getting the tax
breaks
F 18-34 D 1 Prob. Yes
I'd be more likely to vote yes if there are more projects on the eastern side of Wheat Ridge, there seems to be more
projects in the western half of Wheat Ridge
M 18-34 D 1 Prob. Yes
I would be more likely to vote yes if the order was identified. For instance, I believe the extension of the rec center is
unneeded at this time. So, if you prioritize it at the top and leave off or half commit to the pedestrian improvements, I
would see that as a waste of money and vote no. However, if you request a 20 year extension and place the rec center
last, floodplain somewhere mid high, and bike/ped improvements in areas with the highest traffic (or projected traffic)
at the top, then I would see that as a thoughtful and responsible use of funds, almost certainly voting yes.
F 35-44 D 1 Prob. Yes
Let’s be a leader with our zoning (ADAs) our roads (busses, bike and pedestrian space), and our parks and outdoor
spaces. Let’s show the front range what it looks like to care about everyone in our community.
F 35-44 D 1 Prob. Yes
Roundabouts or lights, speed bumps, and cycling protection also needed on 26th, 29th, and 32nd Aves (btw Sheridan
and Wadsworth) because of speeding.
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F 35-44 D 1 Prob. Yes
We really need traffic safety measures around children’s playgrounds. At Panoramic Park, cars continue to drive 45
mph plus and there are children playing within feet. We need speed bumps!
M 35-44 D 1 Prob. Yes
Although this is a broader conversation, I can't say I agree with many of the projects that you've listed as essential.
Sidewalk and bike lane improvements on 32nd street from Wads to Kipling? There is a HUGE sidewalk next to Crown
Hill Cemetery and once it reaches Crown Hill Park there is a wonderful set of winding trails that takes you to Kipling.
After that, 32nd street West to Youngsfield has an ample wide roadway for bikes. Bikes use bike lanes. A sidewalk is
not needed. I would bet less than 20 pedestrians walk from Kipling to Youngsfield daily. Wheat Ridge should focus this
project on making Wheat Ridge a BIKERS friendly city. This does not always mean sidewalks. This sometimes means
new stripping, roundabouts, roadway medians, etc.
M 35-44 D 1 Prob. Yes
With surrounding areas like Arvada, highlands, and Tennyson all having better infrastructure for pedestrians to travel
within I would really like to see 38th st (between Wadsworth and Sheridan) infrastructure be improved for pedestrians
walking or biking. By doing this in combination with all the new businesses being added to 38th I believe it would help
stimulate the Wheat ridge economy and allow for continued growth and development.
F 45-54 D 1 Prob. Yes The rec center is barely 20 years old. Should be at the bottom of the list.
F 55-64 D 1 Prob. Yes
5 years would be better than 10. Sidewalks & street repair are most important. Bike lanes are nice to have. Keep trees
& landscaping in mind. It's important to air quality & wildlife habitat and also quality of life.
F 55-64 D 1 Prob. Yes
As costs will inevitably increase over 20 years, how will the city manage the projects receiving the .5% tax increase?
In other words, how does the tax increase pay for the expenses year after year that keep increasing?
M 55-64 D 1 Prob. Yes
Encouraging better health and fitness at the rec centers is very important to all residents. Improving bike and
pedestrian mobility and safety is as well. However, I don't think plans to add traffic circles would enhance those latter
goals at all.
M 65+D 1 Prob. Yes Fix 38th ave correctly, the bike lanes have no continuity, bike lanes are important on all thoroughfares
M 55-64 N 1 Prob. Yes It is a pittance to pay for the value and improvements received.
F 35-44 R 1 Prob. Yes
I hope that wheat ridge can mirror what Arvada has done with walking corridors…maybe along 38th and making it
attractive for businesses and those that live in the area to walk to restaurants and shop. 38th has the opportunity to be a
pocket like old town Arvada or Tennyson st for example. Thanks for getting residents feedback, appreciate the work
you are doing to maintain all of our parks too!
M 65+R 1 Prob. Yes
Teller Street from 26th to 38th has become a high-speed road when Wadsworth Blvd backs up. It needs better speeding
control, better intersection lighting, a traffic light at Teller and 32nd Ave.
F 18-34 U 1 Prob. Yes Sidewalks along 29th between Sheridan and Wadsworth
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F 35-44 U 1 Prob. Yes
Please do whatever you can to make the the city more walkable and bikeable, particularly from Wadsworth to
Sheridan and 32nd to 38th. This has the potential to be a vibrant area, creating revenue and a high quality of life, but it
remains a hostile environment to pedestrians and cyclists.
M 35-44 U 1 Prob. Yes
It’s a minimal tax increase and I generally support public infrastructure. Particularly excited for Wads when this project
is finally completed. Overall, I would like to see more growth in business and development approvals from our city
representatives. I believe Wheat Ridge is seeing a considerable influx of young people/families moving to the area and
has so much potential for growth. I do not have any first hand experience but what I hear is that our representatives are
not very welcoming to development which is unfortunate. Hopefully this changes going forward.
M 35-44 U 1 Prob. Yes
Put your money where your promises were 12 years ago and get the 38th project underway and finished. There is a
reason the new apartments retail space is still empty after 4 years, because 38th isn't what it was promised to be.
F 45-54 U 1 Prob. Yes
I would consider approving for the least amount of time (10 years), then have the opportunity to extend based on what
we have seen was actually done with the money in that time.
F 45-54 U 1 Prob. Yes
Lots of sidewalk/street projects but I want to see more detail on WHAT/WHERE/WHY and WHO will benefit...too many
parts of the city with the MOST pedestrian, cycling, and public transit (bus stop) use or the WORST
traffic/congestion/safety issues also have the most neglected infrastructure. Prioritize resources where it will have the
biggest impact on safety/liveabilty and benefit the most people.
F 45-54 U 1 Prob. Yes We love living in Wheat Ridge, and are happy to see the city invest to make it better!
M 45-54 U 1 Prob. Yes
I like the concept of what the sales tax extension could do. In this survey there was no discussion on what other needs
may be realized in 10-20 years and such a discussion would be valuable moving forward so we can have something to
balance this idea against.
M 45-54 U 1 Prob. Yes
It is hard to have an informed opinion on the drainage/ floodplain questions. As a layperson I’m not sure I understand
the need for these improvements right now. Are large chunks of the city in danger of flooding? If so my opinion would
change.
F 55-64 U 1 Prob. Yes
Need to look at 29th street. 29th street is a major road into down town and the side walks are horrible and there are
areas no side walks exist. Also the housing building has increased a lot on 29th street. #8th gets all the funds but more
than one major street exists in Wheat Ridge.
F 55-64 U 1 Prob. Yes
We really need more recreation options in east Wheat Ridge. Getting to the recreation center is not easy for those who
live far away.
M 65+U 1 Prob. Yes It is well worth the increase
F 18-34 D 2 Prob. Yes
I’m willing to help chip in additional taxes to improve the community - I think most of these ideas are good ways to
improve the city and hope to see some or all come to fruition!
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F 35-44 D 2 Prob. Yes
Consider making 44th a one lane road with dedicated bike lanes and decent sidewalks for peds from Harlan to Kipling,
or further!
M 35-44 D 2 Prob. Yes Honestly my higher priority would be to increase funding for schools. I am frustrated with TABOR
M 35-44 D 2 Prob. Yes There’s been so much construction it’s really annoying.
M 35-44 D 2 Prob. Yes
Too be 100% confident voting on this, voters should see the monetary impacts to them, also understand if the tax doesnt
apply to certain services and status updates throughout the process. Transparency and trust is critical
F 45-54 D 2 Prob. Yes
If the improvements create more opportunity for independent shops and restaurants, the financial goal will be reached
sooner.
F 45-54 D 2 Prob. Yes
Looking at sales tax in the surrounding communities we need to take care not to significantly exceed rates of our
neighboring cities so as not to be a hardship on our local and in particular small business owners as it may discourage
local shopping and support for these businesses. As a community we want to attract more business to bolster tax
revenues.
M 45-54 D 2 Prob. Yes Improvements along Wadsworth and 38th area are essential to Wheat Ridge.
F 55-64 D 2 Prob. Yes
I think we have a drainage problem that needs to be looked at. The Wadsworth work will pick up some of the drainage
problems there. Harlan and surrounding area with the new construction has caused the water problems in our crawl
spaces to increase. Not sure if a true drainage study was done but one needs to be done.
F 55-64 D 2 Prob. Yes Please keep Wheat Ridge small!
M 55-64 D 2 Prob. Yes I haven’t seen any improvement in 7 years with the 2016 .5% rate hike. Not sure what’s going on here
M 55-64 D 2 Prob. Yes
It's a nice community, my only complaint are the homeless population that congregate in the Safeway area and the
creek paths and brush. I left Five Points to escape that and am finding an increase in the situation.
F 65+D 2 Prob. Yes
Be very transparent about a timeline of the consequences if the improvements are not accomplished and what the
actual cost person will be now vs if the projects are delayed. Will groceries be excluded from the tax?
F 65+D 2 Prob. Yes
Improve communication with residents as electronic mediums do not reach everyone & council members do not seem
to initiate contact with residents. Improve relations with tv news sources.
F 65+D 2 Prob. Yes
Just plan well and fix roads, sidewalks etc to match how expensive this city has become since the Highlands, Berkeley
and Tennyson have been saturated and costs of homes are so expensive. Ridiculously so!!!
F 65+D 2 Prob. Yes Make sure you can find, budget and fund employees at the Rec Center. Lifeguards are needed.
M 65+D 2 Prob. Yes Half percent is neglible and since it has been in place, residents should be used to paying. Keep the tax.
M 65+D 2 Prob. Yes I have no problem paying an insignificantly higher tax rate as long as the money is well spent.
M 65+D 2 Prob. Yes I would like to see Wheat Ridge become MUCH more bicycle friendly, and bicycle SAFE.
M 65+D 2 Prob. Yes Spend it on improving the roads, they are terrible.
M 65+D 2 Prob. Yes Things will be more palatable with a shorter term, such as 10 years at most
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F 18-34 R 2 Prob. Yes
Bring more locally owned bars/restaurants. Locally owned shopping. Make 38th the “downtown” of Wheat Ridge. Put
our tax dollars towards fixing the roads and making things walkable. Emphasize the mid century modern buildings with
art and things that catch peoples eye. Bring more exciting things to Wheat Ridge… live music, rooftops, local grocery
stores and gyms!
U 18-34 R 2 Prob. Yes
If this gets approved make it easy for home/business owners to improve their property. Make it easier for business to get
things done
M 45-54 R 2 Prob. Yes Open to it for the right projects
M 45-54 R 2 Prob. Yes
Please consider in any of these measures that the population differences between Kipling & Ward, and Wadsworth and
Harlan are extremely diverse. It is my opinion we have had ballots fail simply because the specific area it affects is not
where someone lives. If you could entertain the idea of an entire 38th Ave corridor or 32nd Ave corridor it would
cover both halves of our city and therefore garner greater support.
M 55-64 R 2 Prob. Yes Side street snow removal at least 1 pass
M 65+R 2 Prob. Yes Improving the city is a great project. please keep an open mind when considering each project.
M 18-34 U 2 Prob. Yes
I think that before taking on any more ambitious projects, we should take on the more basic ones. I think that it's
embarrassing to live somewhere that people park their cars in their front yards essentially. We need sidewalks
throughout the city. I think this should be our top priority. It improves aesthetics, quality of life, and the health and
wellness of our community. People don't want to visit a place where they have to park their car on someone's front
yard in order to walk a few blocks to a brewery or get lunch.
M 18-34 U 2 Prob. Yes We will never regret making wheat ridge the most bike and pedestrian friendly town in Colorado.
U 18-34 U 2 Prob. Yes
I am worried about how this may affect low income households in the short to medium term ( before they can benefit
from the improved infrastructure that will help them later) perhaps some of the money could come from bigger pockets
through donations/fundraisers.
F 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes
Does the city of Wheat Ridge own a snow plow?? It was a nightmare on main roads every time it snowed. You need to
do better
F 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes
I would like to see more investment in 44th street between Harlan and Wadsworth, there are so many spaces that
could be utilized for thriving businesses that either sit vacant or unutilized. Additionally, I would like to see Wheat
Ridge consider a rebate program for E-bikes, much like Denver. It would increase investment in bikeability and
people who work downtown would be more likely to bike to work on a regular basis.
F 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes
Now that 3 of our neighborhood schools will not be in commission starting next school year, we need a safe, reliable
ways to get our children across busy streets. For example, kids in the Wilmore Davis area. Need to get to Stevens
safely. A walking bridge or some other safe avenue to get over Wadsworth would be a great way to keep our kids safe.
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M 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes
Expanding the recreation center is unnecessary. There is plenty of room every time we visit. The problem is lack of
staff for the pool, rock wall, and child care. Put the money towards staff not building more space that won't be staffed.
M 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes I’ll probably vote for it.
M 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes
Tax increases are becoming a bigger and bigger issue, especially on residents who will soon be hit with large property
tax increases as well. I would urge the city not to rely primarily on resident taxpayers to fund improvements
M 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes Tax the rich
M 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes
When emailing the city, it is rare to get a response. I emailed multiple times about a short term rental license and
subdivision recording for my current residence and was ignored. If you want residents to have confidence voting and
paying for infrastructure, you need to make sure to manage local government appropriately. At this point I am not
convinced your management team(s) have the skills to do so.
U 35-44 U 2 Prob. Yes
I would like to raise the point that I think improvements to sidewalks are important AND maintenance of these
pathways MUST be prioritized. It’s not enough to create these if when it snows they are not usable. As an able-bodied
person who has a vehicle, I see those that are not to suffer greatly! I have stopped twice to help those in wheelchairs
try and get across the street and then up the road because the sidewalks are not plowed. Please prioritize this as this
greatly limits those of our neighbors who already have a harder time getting around.
F 45-54 U 2 Prob. Yes
1) Would this keep people from shopping in Wheat Ridge and supporting local businesses? 2) It also depends, as stated
before, on where the other projects are in their development. Things seem to move REALLY slowly. 3) What is the city
doing for residents that doesn’t involve passing down the cost to us? Things are already crazy expensive. 4) We all
want updated sidewalks and safe places to be and walk. Half the sidewalks on 38th between Pierce and Wadsworth
weren’t being adequately cleared of snow by the businesses and/or city, making it unsafe for neighbors to walk this
winter. What about the simple step of enforcing the sidewalks we do have? 5) I love the rec center. It’s a beautiful
affordable facility. Would expansion mean increased entrance or class fees? In addition, half the time it seems like the
pool is closed. I understand it’s due to a shortage of employees; however, it’s hard to think approving more when the
current services are closed/changed on a somewhat regular basis.
F 45-54 U 2 Prob. Yes
Can we get some traffic circles on Harlan to slow down the people who use it as a drag street. People are afraid they
are going to get hit
F 45-54 U 2 Prob. Yes
East 44th Ave between Harlan and Wadsworth continues to be overlooked by the city. Much of it is an eyesore and
several businesses are closed. I’d like to see an emphasis there. Also, I’d like to more of an effort to fill the vacant
storefronts on 38th Ave between Harlan and Wadsworth. It’s odd that there is so much vacant retail/restaurant space.
F 45-54 U 2 Prob. Yes We the people are already paying more for are daily life needs. Could it wait
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F 55-64 U 2 Prob. Yes
No I do not! Has nothing to do with all of this, but the post office sucks, where we live we are lucky if we get mail
three times a week. Thank you
M 55-64 U 2 Prob. Yes If passed, spend it wisely please
F 65+U 2 Prob. Yes
44th from Harlan to Wadsworth on the North side can still use some TLC. Beat-up looking places, empty fields. And
from Pierce to Wadsworth on the South side. Beat-up looking.
F 65+U 2 Prob. Yes
Should include hiring security guards at Ward commuter station for late nights! I got off there at about 10:30 pm, no
security guards, & 4 young men came across the parking lot while I was there alone with no protection or place to go
to secure myself. I won't get off there again until there is security
F 65+U 2 Prob. Yes Try hard not to change the quaint feeling of Wheat Ridge
M 18-34 D 3 Prob. Yes
38th Ave between Ward and Kipling is in desperate need of sidewalks! We have already received money from Kaiser
to improve this so im not sure why this hasn’t already been started as it should have. If additional funds are needed, this
project should take priority so that grant money can be used as soon as possible. Its not easy being a pedestrian here.
M 18-34 D 3 Prob. Yes Good luck
M 18-34 D 3 Prob. Yes
Tax companies like Zillow who buy up properties. Let this stay a place that people who don't make 6 figures can still
live in.
F 45-54 D 3 Prob. Yes
I’ve lived in WR for my lifetime. I’ve owned my home since 1998. I’ve seen A LOT of wasted property taxes within
Jeffco Schools… I also worked in Jeffco Schools for 27 years, so I’ve seen the waste first hand. Let’s stop and think!
F 45-54 D 3 Prob. Yes If we want our city to be a great city, we have to invest in it.
F 45-54 D 3 Prob. Yes
Improve 38th between Youngfield and Kipling. It is the most neglected of all main corridors. It also needs speed
abatement.
M 45-54 D 3 Prob. Yes Paving the roads was not listed. How do we move that to the top of the list? 38th is awful - Kipling is getting close....
M 45-54 D 3 Prob. Yes
Personally would rather use any money collected for infrastructure projects that make it easier for pedestrian use (gaps
in sidewalks, sidewalk widening and pedestrian bridge) vs expanding the rec center. That's the last item on the list of
items is vote for to use city funds for.
M 45-54 D 3 Prob. Yes
You already did a lot of work on 38th between Wads & Harlan and I’m not sure how effective it was (road diets and
ugly planters boxes and such) for the money spent. Makes me leery about approving other such projects
F 55-64 D 3 Prob. Yes Since we’ve been paying it won’t affect us one way or another
M 55-64 D 3 Prob. Yes
Include doing something about the area of 32nd and Dudley where pedestrians have to take their lives in hand
crossing to and from park. A simple stop sign and crosswalk would do wonders.
M 55-64 D 3 Prob. Yes The rec center doesn't need more
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M 55-64 D 3 Prob. Yes
You need to get rents lowered asap. The homeless population continues to grow. I will probably be joining the
homeless soon. Also if you used the existing taxes on Marijuana to fund this & homelessness all would be resolved. Also
why can't you encourage landlords to make rent affordable. You could reduce their property taxes as a incentive
F 65+D 3 Prob. Yes Along with improved sidewalks should be improved bus service.
F 65+D 3 Prob. Yes
From about 26th to 44th on Youngfieldit is a mess along the interstate this needs to be cleaned up regularly and also it
needs to be landscaped it looks terrible and makes the areas around it look horrible - why does the city not clean up
this area??
F 65+D 3 Prob. Yes Good Luck
F 65+D 3 Prob. Yes I am very concerned about access to water in Wheat Ridge with all the new developments.
F 65+D 3 Prob. Yes
I wonder if your cost estimates account for inflation over the period of the sales tax extension. If not, it seems like you
would need to ask for more funding in the future. Would also like to know is the first extension covered the costs for
the improvements you planned.
F 65+D 3 Prob. Yes
Love that the city is looking to improve access for pedestrians n bikers. Would be more likely to approve a 5 year
extension vs 10 years. And then see some of the smaller budget improvements accomplished. Lastly, love when the
street sweeper does are streets! It’s great. Wish it was done more regularly. Hate that are street doesn’t get snow
plowed. The snow/ice lasts a really long time. It’s sad because the plow does the upper half of street between 32nd n
31st but not 31st to Chester Portsmouth Park. It wouldn’t take much more effort to get it done. Strongly wish the city
would add a free recycling center!!!!
F 65+D 3 Prob. Yes
Many seniors live here and property taxes, food, gasoline and utility bills are crushing us. Hard to think of adding more
taxes.
F 65+D 3 Prob. Yes
Sidewalks on 38th are a must- so dangerous now. Also a working traffic light at 42nd and Youngfield. And fix the lousy
road patch on 38th just east of service road by Hobby Lobby
M 65+D 3 Prob. Yes
I have no issue with the sales tax but I am a little uncomfortable with taxing food. For people on a tight budget this is a
necessity and it’s a little unfair to tax for that.
M 65+D 3 Prob. Yes I think it is a reasonable way to raise funds for the kinds of improvements that are being considered.
M 65+D 3 Prob. Yes Please keep doing a good job
U 35-44 O 3 Prob. Yes
I’d advise the city to seek economic consultation on the impacts of the proposed tax. For example, if the tax pushes
businesses out of Wheat Ridge, to Lakeside, then Wheat Ridge would experience long term declines in tax revenue.
This is due to businesses leaving the Wheat Ridge tax jurisdiction for jurisdictions with lower taxes.
M 45-54 R 3 Prob. Yes
More bike lanes , and places to ride for example check the city of Erie they understand the need for trails and bike
parks
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F 55-64 R 3 Prob. Yes
I believe in improvements and that costs money so unfortunately we have to help pay to keep everyone safe and
make this city a good place to live
F 55-64 R 3 Prob. Yes
We do not believe in neighborhood connectivity. Like small neighborhood cul-de-sacs to keep home values and
traffic on side streets safe for children. Roads are in terrible shape. Need to improve drainage on 32nd. Need to start
enforcing laws and keep offenders off the streets. May need to hire more police and let them do their job. Tired of car
thefts and property damage. Need to address homelessness by getting homeless into programs and not supporting them
while they are living on the street. Improve school effectiveness- Jeffco schools no longer have majority of students up
to proficient levels. It is sad to see how much Wheat Ridge has declined in the last five years.
M 55-64 R 3 Prob. Yes Where is all the money going now with the huge influx of people coming to our area?
M 65+R 3 Prob. Yes
I am glad that the city is bringing this option up. I would suggest that (as before) you do not lump everything in, but
seperate the projects to allow voting on them individually.
M 65+R 3 Prob. Yes Recreation facility expansion and upgrade should be top priority to get the extension through.
M 65+R 3 Prob. Yes We all have to tighten our belts and it’s no different for the city
F 18-34 U 3 Prob. Yes
Snow removal on main roads should also be a bill. I’d vote to increase taxes for that! Wadsworth in the snow becomes
a scary slope.
M 18-34 U 3 Prob. Yes
The city should publish a comprehensive statement of where city tax payer contributions are being allocated to ensure
transparency of funds.
M 18-34 U 3 Prob. Yes The people seem to be taxed more than they should be already.
M 35-44 U 3 Prob. Yes
38th sidewalk and bike improvements Youngfield to Kipling would provide additional safety for peds and bikers to the
Rec Center, Luise Turner Park, and Everitte middleschoolers. Frequently I see pedestrians and bikers in dangerous
proximity to traffic on this corridor, both during the day and at night. The need, demand, and current danger is obvious
to those who travel this stretch frequently.
M 35-44 U 3 Prob. Yes Functional sidewalks and bike access on 38th and 32nd would be my top priority.
M 35-44 U 3 Prob. Yes
Quit hiring a bunch of admin positions and become more fiscally responsible. The amount of pay increases and
headcount increases by the city is unacceptable. Act like any private sector company and fund it with what’s
available, not through hire taxes. It’s a joke.
M 35-44 U 3 Prob. Yes We prioritize improvements to areas that currently have businesses and downtown areas.
F 45-54 U 3 Prob. Yes
Please fix the intersection of 38th and Swadley! It's only getting worse and we have been dealing with this for almost
20 years now!
M 45-54 U 3 Prob. Yes
Are options being considered to simplify projects and reduce costs of some of them to enable more smaller
improvements. Some of the sidewalk projects seem excessively expensive
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M 45-54 U 3 Prob. Yes
The intersection of 38th Avenue and Swadley Street is a mess. Following water line repacements by Consolidated
Mutual Water, the entire street section has started to degrade and will need to be repaired by the City. This intersection
is immediately adjacent to a well used bus stop on the south side of 38th Avenue. Water pools onto the street, damaging
the road and making it difficult for pedestrians, buses and cars to navigate when a rider is boarding.
U 45-54 U 3 Prob. Yes
Prioritize improvements along 32nd and 38th ave where improvements impact a larger portion of residents by
improving access and transportation to areas with schools, parks, and churches….not wasting $ improving an I70 short
cut for non-residents speeding up youngfield and across 44th.
F 55-64 U 3 Prob. Yes
I am so glad that you had funds for a retreat, was that paid for with the sales tax? Just curious since I am currently on
disability. So food and medicine is a problem, I could use the fitness center to help me through this process if recovery,
but a one year resident pas is over 200.00! I cant afford that. The city serves the wealthier sect better than the lower
income families. Programs like BBBS are based out if Denver, The drop out rate is growing because those families
have no outlets or funding for those kids and there are a lot throughout the City, so REC center expansions mean
nothing to me if only the middle income family's can afford it. Currently we use the pool in Lakewood because its
cheaper. When do you think you will be able to invest in people? The sidewalks are necessary, 38th has become a
Mecca for our neighborhood for homeless people breaking into our homes and vehicles. Mine was hit twice! Flood
plain? Kipling is the worst because its a huge hill and water flows quickly down to 38th and just shy of 26th Avenue.
Those things are most important to me! The water would better serve drainage to Discovery and crown hill parks.
Thats my opinion, thank you for your time!
F 55-64 U 3 Prob. Yes
I don't see why you would pour more money into 38th Avenue from Wadsworth to Harlan. I try to avoid driving this
stretch because of the road diet. It was and still is unnecessary. There is plenty of parking for businesses in the area.
All it has done to gridlock the street. I avoid spending money in the corridor as my personal protest.
F 55-64 U 3 Prob. Yes
I would like to see homeless camps cleaned up, the area around I-70 and Kipling improved. The panhandle law
revoked. That nasty hotel there torn down and replaced with a nicer place and also the one across the street. They are
eyesores and don't help tourists driving by on I-70 want to stop here and stay the night before heading to the mountains
etc.
F 55-64 U 3 Prob. Yes The rec center cannot hold that much more traffic nor can the even keep life guards with the poor salaries.
M 55-64 U 3 Prob. Yes
I can see the need to flood plain work and sidewalks. I'm not sure about the Rec center. Why does it need expanding?
How would this government funded expansion impact other private gyms?
M 55-64 U 3 Prob. Yes I’d like to see the basics done with the current taxes.
M 55-64 U 3 Prob. Yes
The key is to stay competitive as a landing spot for commerce. You have to provide rates that are similar to Arvada
and Lakewood (or slightly less). Create zones that are attractive places to do business. We have focused on residential
and we have plenty of that infrastructure. The city thrives when we have robust commerce.
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F 65+U 3 Prob. Yes
32nd Ave Wadsworth to Kipling should NOT have a bike lane - TOO DANGEROUS especially between Dudley and
Garrison, Henry Lee South Reservoir curve.
F 65+U 3 Prob. Yes A 55 plus community, indoor, outdoor amphitheater, restaurants, and coffee shops at the old Lutheran.
F 65+U 3 Prob. Yes
Extending the tax, is exactly why you can’t get people to pass taxation projects. You say temporary and then make it
permanent
M 65+U 3 Prob. Yes 38th avenue should be a priority
M 65+U 3 Prob. Yes
Make the developers pay for all infrastructure improvements and no tax breaks. The burden is too much on current
residents while the city gives breaks to new building projects.
M 65+U 3 Prob. Yes Would like to see approval in 5 year increments.
M 18-34 D 4 Prob. Yes
I hope that the money is put towards infrastructure in the city with an emphasis on (1) Safety and pedestrian
accessibility, (2) Road quality and road-sidewalk cohabitability with (3) only after fulfilling these pressing concerns will
excess funding be spent on non-essential infrastructure (e.g., recreation center improvements)
F 35-44 D 4 Prob. Yes
A 10 year extension allows for reassessing needs and goals and checking in with the public on those priorities. Then a
possible additional extension to 20 years total could be better evaluated.
M 35-44 D 4 Prob. Yes
Sales taxes are regressive by nature; property tax would more effectively ensure that low income families are not
shouldering a disproportionate cost burden.
F 45-54 D 4 Prob. Yes I am not a fan of the recreation center expansion.
F 55-64 D 4 Prob. Yes If we want a better city, we must pay for a better city!
M 55-64 D 4 Prob. Yes I'm hoping the city of Wheatridge will look fantastic over the next 15 years after it's all said and done..
M 55-64 D 4 Prob. Yes I'm sure the sales taxes will go up over the next 10 to 30 years , that would be obvious..
F 65+D 4 Prob. Yes
I thing affordable housing should be a primary issue that is addressed with this potential sales tax extension. Thank you
for inviting these comments.
F 65+D 4 Prob. Yes This .5% increase is relatively "painless" and should be continued.
M 65+D 4 Prob. Yes It seems to me to support worthwhile improvements for the people of the city
F 18-34 O 4 Prob. Yes
As a teacher and as a new parent, I think that the lack of sidewalk along 38th in various places is horrendous. It is
definitely showing the inequities of low-income areas and makes an unsafe pathway for students to walk to the Middle
School. When students are walking in the dark in the morning, it is sometimes very difficult to see them. When there is
snow or when the snow is plowed but shoveled up along the edge of the street, there is even less places for people to
walk. If we want our students to feel safe at school, we need them to feel safe walking to school.
F 55-64 R 4 Prob. Yes Use it to fix the homeless situation in Wheat Ridge for good
M 65+R 4 Prob. Yes Spending the taxpayer's money wisely is the most important duty of elected officials.
F 18-34 U 4 Prob. Yes With 10 years at 45mil - where does the other 37.5mil come from? Please be transparent!
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M 18-34 U 4 Prob. Yes It's half a penny.
M 18-34 U 4 Prob. Yes Divert other stupid tax revenue
F 35-44 U 4 Prob. Yes I think it should be on a short term basis, giving the community time to see impacts before extending
F 35-44 U 4 Prob. Yes Please fix the homeless situation first and foremost , that’s all I want
M 35-44 U 4 Prob. Yes
Colorados pay very little in taxes compared to other areas of the country. We need the tax extension to continue to get
these important city projects done.
M 35-44 U 4 Prob. Yes Please continue to develop projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle access
M 35-44 U 4 Prob. Yes Sounds like a good idea.
M 35-44 U 4 Prob. Yes Would really like to see more townhome with rooftop deck opportunities along 44th Ave.
F 45-54 U 4 Prob. Yes
Due to climate change and an unpredictable future in terms of the metro area population, I think it's unwise to make
plans that go beyond the 10 year mark. I also think the city should consider carefully how much concrete should be
added - not only in terms of our carbon footprint, but also in terms of how concrete contributes to intensifying the
already high summer temperatures.
F 45-54 U 4 Prob. Yes
I think 10 years extended would be good. Then we could look at what was completed and vote again based on these
issues
F 45-54 U 4 Prob. Yes
Infrastructure improvements are a great start. Make a right turn lane on north bound Kipling and 44th would help traffic
flow on Kipling. On another note...Punish the hotel owners for the drug use and crime they bring
F 45-54 U 4 Prob. Yes Plan for inflation, the projects costs may double in 20 years
M 55-64 U 4 Prob. Yes I believe it’s necessary
M 55-64 U 4 Prob. Yes I would want to see that the extension does have a mandatory expiration date (sunset clause)
M 65+U 4 Prob. Yes
The proposed expenditures as presented in this survey dont answer any of the questions or details about how the
projects would be designed, prioritized or managed from a higher vision perspective. These issues would need to be
addressed to use the money wisely.
F 65+D 5 Prob. Yes
Seems like a lot of the improvements focus more on western Wheat Ridge area, while ignoring eastern Wheat Ridge
area. Area from Harlan to Sheridan needs to be addressed. Randall Park needs sidewalks around that park. Wadsworth
to Sheridan on 38th is a disaster. One lane most of area and lots of empty old buildings.
U 65+U 5 Prob. Yes
I would vote yes on all issues if there was a limit to additional high rise apartments that are already causing increased
traffic and clean up of the increasing homeless population. What good are city infrastructure improvements if there’s
increased blight, traffic, crime?
M 18-34 D 1 Und
Sidewalks are important for the city and something I mentioned in the prior survey that went out. None of the listed
projects affect South East wheat ridge where I reside though.
F 65+D 1 Und This is not the city we moved to 25 years ago
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F 65+D 1 Und What are we spending our marijuana moneys on? would they cover these projects?
M 18-34 O 1 Und
While I do not disagree with a small increase to sales tax. I think more revenue can be brought by focusing efforts on
making 38th between Wads and Harlan a true Main Street (think Olde Town Arvada). Incentivize the private sector to
bring redevelopment dollars, and contribute to needed infrastructure. If downtown Wheat Ridge becomes a destination
- sales tax will increase, as will the budget for future investments. Right now, a sales tax increase is not demonstrable as
most spending is leaving our city and those dollars are going to Arvada, Edgewater, and NW Denver. If Wheat Ridge
was a destination, such an increase would yield much higher results long term. Think smarter.
M 35-44 U 1 Und
I am in support of all projects described within this survey. However, I am generally opposed to the imposition of
regressive taxes such as sales tax increases and would prefer that funds were procured through progressive taxation
like mill levies on property. With that being said, much of my neighborhood on the near Panorama Park has no
sidewalks, and if projects to fill sidewalk gaps targeted this area I could be persuaded to support the sales tax extension.
U 35-44 U 1 Und
It is imperative that whatever awards of projects be done with scrupulous integrity. This is not the time for family
members, friends and our politicians to profit, taking advantage of the senior demographic and all citizens.
M 45-54 U 1 Und Existing city budgets would be helpful in answering many votes
F 55-64 U 1 Und Food prices and gas prices need to come down
M 18-34 D 2 Und Please no more 7/11s more restaurants.
M 35-44 D 2 Und Most of these projects don’t benefit me and my family.
M 35-44 D 2 Und We pay enough in taxes. The city needs to be better at managing their budgets
F 35-44 U 2 Und
I would need more information in order to make a final determination. I don’t feel that the City of Wheat Ridge has
made the best decisions in previous projects so I am very cautious.
F 35-44 U 2 Und
You need to improve schools in wheatridge, it’s ridiculous that sidewalks seem to be more important. Meanwhile these
schools have ratings of a 1 or a 2, I don’t even want to send my kid there. The thought of moving is on my mind for this
reason.
M 55-64 U 2 Und Start plowing the streets.
F 65+U 2 Und
Figure out how to clean up the ghetto areas of WR re homeless and enforce that homeowners keep their property
up..weeds, trash, old non working vehicles on properties. Install speed bumps in neighborhoods that have high
traffic...i.e Teller st between 44th and 48th. Summer is like the Indy 500 with cars and motorcycles. Makes it very
unsafe fir pedestrians.
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F 35-44 D 3 Und
What’s the point of making streets and sidewalks nice when it’s not safe to walk them? Something needs to be done
with all the homeless and dirty syringes first. I worry to even have my kids out riding their bikes. My daughter was
approached my a homeless man, yelling at her for walking on 38th in front of kullerstrand. They are regularly using
38th to cut into the green belt. The green belt was my favorite place but is so dirty and jarring when you have
homeless camps set up all around. As for 44th Kipling area that’s just become a shady place, completely ghetto. So
fixing the streets so the homeless can enjoy is not something I’m inclined to vote for.
F 45-54 D 3 Und
I’d like to see a walkway bridge go over Kipling at 38th to get to sprouts in for the students from Everett to be able to
cross Kipling safely.
M 45-54 D 3 Und
It would be good to better understand the why behind these projects and the value you hope to see come from them.
Example: Flooding/Infrastructure > Are we expecting much flooding over the next 20 years?
F 55-64 D 3 Und Be more transparent with how and what the money is spent on.
F 55-64 D 3 Und
I wouldn’t mind the sales tax except it takes so long to get things done around town that it would disrupt the flow of
businesses and traffic is already bad enough.
M 55-64 D 3 Und
When Paramount Park was remodeled, residents asked for a burm to be placed parallel to Kipling. Instead, an illegal
rock wall was placed and later ripped out, costing a huge amount of money. Parking was requested to be angled as
to fit more cars. Once again, the do nothing project manager made parallel parking, over loading the space.
Handicap sidewalks were never completed. The tool manager had the only corner access ripped out. I’ve watched a
guy who frequented the park drive his motorized wheelchair on the street to gain access to the park. Over all the
city has done a piss poor job managing projects. All though I’m for improving infrastructure, the companies you
hire, generally do a shitty job.
F 65+D 3 Und
All you can do is sidewalks in Wheatridge,? Want to support additional sales tax for city projects. Please give us
projects that bring problem solving, creative, and future facing initiatives. We can do better than almost $100 million
dollars of concrete.
M 65+D 3 Und Put it to voters
F 35-44 U 3 Und Can there be a large purchase or motor vehicle exemption
U 35-44 U 3 Und
You should get some single parents to help with re doing the budgeting so taxes do not have to be raised. They would
be able to cut out unnecessary spending so the city can achieve improvements without making the residents pay more
in taxes. We are entering a depression recession and everyday living is high enough. Stop trying to bleed out more
money from your residents.
F 55-64 U 3 Und I'd like to see some of these improvements in the regular budget instead of adding a special tax.
F 65+D 4 Und I'm not educated enough to understand this.
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I am unsure why these projects are needed. Let’s clean up the building / strip malls and the homeless before we expand
side walks on 38th that I am not even sure that have a lot of foot traffic
M 65+R 4 Und Most of the projects are close to areas I use a lot. I also like too see improvements to bicycle lanes and trails.
F 18-34 U 4 Und
As a mom with two little kids, it’s hard to get around because of lack of safe consistent sidewalks and safe places to
cross, specifically near Jack b. Tomlinson park to reach 44th, Kipling, or Wadsworth.
M 18-34 U 4 Und
Consideration of extending sales tax would need more info to weigh how much has already been put aside for these
projects. Increase in tax shouldn't be taken lightly, but if necessary may be worth the tax.
F 45-54 U 5 Und Transparency as the projects are being completed.
Item No. 2
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Lauren Mikulak, Community Development Director Patrick Goff, City Manager FROM: Scott Cutler, Senior Planner
DATE: March 24, 2023 (For April 3, 2023, Study Session) SUBJECT: Mixed-Use Code Updates
PRIOR ACTIONS: On February 6, 2023, City Council gave staff direction to return to a Study Session with more detail regarding recommended updates to the City’s mixed-use zone district standards, which are included in Article XI of Chapter 26. Since February, Planning Division staff have developed an
ordinance framework based on the overall positive consensus of City Council to move forward with additional details to accompany staff’s recommendations. PURPOSE: This memo provides a summary of the items that will constitute an ordinance updating the
mixed-use code to include additional detail and clarity as needed. The recommended ordinance
seeks to modernize portions of the mixed-use code, to provide better clarity and organization for easier administration, and to establish standards that were not included in the original regulations. It is typical for cities to periodically update municipal codes as it relates to best
practices, to add definitions and terms, and to clarify code language, particularly if they have not
been reviewed or updated in several years. The proposed code amendment does not propose any changes to development standards (how tall, how dense, etc.), apart from adding standards for accessory buildings which was
unintentionally excluded from the 2010 ordinance. The proposed code amendment is not meant
to be more lenient or more stringent, rather it seeks to clarify portions of the code and include more up-to-date and nuanced terms, requirements, and design standards to provide consistency across the code. A lot has changed in Wheat Ridge since 2010 when the code was written and there are many lessons learned about how the current mixed-use code is functioning.
PROPOSED REGULATIONS AND CHANGES: Provided below is a list of proposed regulations based on the list provided at the February 2023 study session, as well as continued research into some of the topics for which Council had additional questions. The proposed framework acts as a “term sheet” which defines the scope of
the ordinance. The list is generally in the order in which the items are found in the code.
Proposed ordinance framework:
Accessory building requirements (add to code):
•Reason: The original mixed-use code did not include any regulations for accessory
buildings, which was an oversight. Staff currently relies upon an administrative policy
from 2012 to regulate accessory buildings such as garages or sheds in mixed-use zonesgiven the lack of clarity in the code (see attached). The intent was not to prohibitaccessory buildings in MU but there are no substantive regulations in the code. Given theadoption of the ADU ordinance, the MU-N district could see some new ADUs being
constructed in addition to the other accessory buildings (garages, sheds, etc.) already
being built, which brings a more pressing need to include standards for all accessorybuilding types in the code, so staff does not have to rely on a policy.
•Recommendation: Add similar regulations as the other existing mixed use and zoningcode standards for setbacks and height and incorporate standards similar to the
administrative policy generally following C-1 standards for commercial projects and R-3standards for residential projects, with the intent of flexibility.
City Charter height and density cross-reference:
•Clarify and add cross references to the City Charter regarding height and densitylimitations and exempted areas (add to Section 26-1104). This cross reference would putall density and height references in one place and creates a more user-friendly code. TheCity Charter limitations are often missed by applicants at first glance as they don’t knowwhere or how to reference that document. Subsection D reads, “Where there is conflict
regarding maximum building heights between this section and the city charter, themaximums established in the city charter shall apply.” This sentence will be updated toprovide linked cross sections and more specificity.
Building placement and orientation standards (Section 26-1105):
•Require public-facing entrances in MU-C TOD and increase its build-to requirementfrom 50% to 60% (same as MU-N) to better encourage pedestrian accessibledevelopment in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) areas, which is in line with theintent of the MU-C TOD zone.
•Clarify that the Community Development Director, not the applicant, gets to decide whatthe “predominant orientation” of townhomes are (Section 26-1105.F.1). This will behelpful to prevent designs which still attempt to incorporate “slot home” style buildingsalong public streets without other building orientations in the mix.
•Require accessible pedestrian walks to be at least 5 feet in width to encourage walkability
and accessibility within developments. The ADA-minimum width is generally less,which is not a comfortable sidewalk for more than one person at a time.
Vertical screening requirements (Sections 26-1105, 1106, and 1107):
•Revise vertical screening requirements to be consistent with screening/fencing standardswithin the Architectural and Site Design Manual (ASDM). There are currently someinconsistencies in screening height requirements in the mixed-use standards versus the
ASDM which leads to confusion. For example, the ASDM requires screening of parking lots and drive-thrus up to 42 inches tall, and the mixed-use sections vary from 42 to 46
inches in some cases. The proposed changes are minor corrections for consistency and
will not increase what is allowed nor alter sight triangle requirements.
Building materials (Section 26-1106):
•Siding materials: Subsection C.1 indicates “Only primary materials shall be used for all
facades. Primary building materials include, but are not limited to: brick, stone,architectural pre-cast concrete, synthetic brick and masonry materials, hard coat stucco,integral textured colored concrete block, terra-cotta, architectural metal panels.” Themixed-use code (unlike the ASDM) does not enumerate permitted secondary materials.
This amendment adds siding such as fiber cement, board and batten, and lap as a
permitted secondary material but not a primary material. Staff has already interpretedsiding to be allowed as long as there is a primary material provided such as brick orstucco, since siding is not in the list of prohibited materials and is a standard buildingmaterial for residential construction. Staff proposes allowing siding as a secondary
material and limiting the total amount depending on visibility, which is in keeping with
current practice and the ASDM and gives staff a code basis.
•“Classic” brick buildings: Subsection C.4 requires “All building façades that face a streetor public space shall have at least one (1) change in material for each ten (10) feet (andportion thereof) of wall height. A change in material must be at least twelve (12) inches
in height.” Staff recommends exempting façades that are all or predominantly brick,allowing a more classic architectural design with a full brick façade. Changes in the brickpattern, such as headers or rowlocks, will still be required to ensure variation. The currentcode would require a brick façade to be broken up with other materials such as stucco orconcrete, but this does not always make sense in practice, and often results in “busy”
designs. Staff recommends retaining the requirement for material variation when othermaterials such as stucco, concrete, and siding are used to ensure high-quality architecture.There has not been a community consensus on requiring more brick or traditional design;rather public feedback over the years has supported a less prescriptive approach and hassupported an eclectic mix of architecture. To that end, this code update does not require
more brick buildings but better accommodates them.
•Fuel canopies: The code does not have any architectural requirements specific to gascanopies. Staff proposes updating gas station canopy architectural requirements to requireprimary materials along the base of canopy poles. Staff has already made this
recommendation to gas stations to enhance the look of the canopies, such as the stonecolumns at the 7/11 at 38th and Harlan and it would be helpful to have a code basis.
•Synthetic brick and masonry: These are permitted primary materials, but the code has nospecifications. Staff recommends adding thickness requirements for brick/stone veneer
products to ensure quality. At a minimum, approval of the product used should be at the
discretion of the Community Development Director since staff is aware that these typesof products vary in quality.
•Transparency requirements:
o Allow requirements for buildings on corner lots to be transferred to a different
street-facing façade, to be consistent with the standards in the ASDM.
o Allow non-reflective spandrel glass in more circumstances if back-of-houseportions of buildings must face public streets.
•Revise screening requirements for rooftop mechanical equipment to be more consistentwith the ASDM and to be more user- and reviewer-friendly. The current code(Subsection F.5) states that “rooftop equipment shall be screened by parapets orenclosures… [and] shall be composed of forms, materials, and colors that are compatible
with the architectural qualities of the building.” This requirement has been a challenge to
enforce and review, particularly when existing buildings already have rooftop equipmentthat is being modified or additional units that are being added. The current code has nopurpose statement or visibility standards, making it difficult for staff to explain toapplicants what does and doesn’t need to be screened and to what extent. At minimum,
staff recommends requiring rooftop mechanical equipment screening to be at least as tall
as the equipment being screened and must be fully screened from view of a street orpublic space, with some flexibility for unique circumstances or existing conditions.
Height bonuses (Section 26-1109.G):
•Clarify existing height bonuses for structured parking and update cross-references in 26-1104 to reference back to this section for height bonuses; all height-related provisionsneed to be in one place in the code. No changes to the standards in 26-1109.G are beingproposed beyond breaking up the run-on paragraph in the code into two sections forclarity. This section provides allowances for height bonuses for projects that incorporate
structured parking instead of surface parking.
Bicycle parking requirements (26-1109.J):
•Increase/update bicycle parking and storage requirements to be more in line with
surrounding communities, as current standards are limited in detail and outdated. The
current standards are much lower than adjacent suburban communities (in terms of thenumber of bike racks required and their location) and include only minimalrecommendations for secured, indoor bicycle parking for apartment buildings. Currently,for commercial projects only 1 bike parking space is required for every 20 vehicle
parking spaces, with a minimum of 4 spaces required per site. For residential
development, only 1 bike parking space is required for every 10 dwelling units, with aminimum of 3 spaces required per site. Staff is not recommending a detailed requirementfor indoor storage at this time, just increasing the total required number of spacesrequired to be in line with adjacent communities, and to allow indoor secured parking in a
bike storage room or garage to count towards the total number of bicycle spaces
provided.
Open space requirements (26-1110):
•Remove language that says community gardens cannot count towards usable open space.
These spaces are increasingly popular, otherwise meet the codified definition of usableopen space, and are beneficial community and recreational spaces.
•Clarify that walking paths at least 5 feet in width may count towards usable open space if
part of a connected pedestrian network such as a walking loop or through other usable
open spaces such as a common lawn or plaza. For sidewalks that do not meet these width
or connectivity standards, staff has not counted them toward usable open space, and a code basis would be helpful in negotiations with developers.
•Clarify how private fenced yards do or don’t count towards open space percentages.While fenced yards are considered open space, they should not be considered publiclyaccessible, usable space, and a code basis would be helpful in negotiations withdevelopers.
•Clarify minimum plant sizes and quantities with reference to standards in Section 26-502.Currently the mixed-use code has no standards for plant sizes and staff has to rely onother portions of the zoning code to ensure landscaping quality.
•Artificial turf: The only recommendation with this code amendment is to create a narrow
exception to allow artificial turf in limited circumstances for common areas in mixed useand commercial development (in mixed use zone districts only), such as central plazas,patios, or play areas, but not for private yards or other landscaped areas. At Council’sdirection, staff is not recommending artificial turf be allowed in yards or residential zonedistricts at this time. This recommendation is similar to an adopted policy (see attached)
regarding artificial turf on nonresidential sites for play fields or outdoor seating areas.Discussion regarding landscaping and artificial turf in residential zones is planned to takeplace at a future study session for the landscape code update.
Permitted uses (26-1111.B):
•Add food truck court as a permitted use where restaurants are allowed. Mobile food salesare currently allowed on a limited basis and as an accessory use (e.g., food truck parkingis allowed temporarily at a permanent brewery). A food truck court is a more permanentuse than mobile food sales and requires more permanent investment similar to a
restaurant or other primary use. A food truck court must include a permanent primary
building, which contains restrooms and/or a bar or service area. A food truck court couldnot simply operate on a vacant lot without the owner/operator making substantialinvestments into the property including building restrooms, parking, fencing, lighting,upgrading utilities, etc.
•Prohibit drive-thrus in the MU-C TOD zone to be in line with the intent of that zonedistrict. Auto-oriented development is not appropriate immediately adjacent to transitstations given the limited land available zoned MU-C TOD.
•Update definition of “personal services” to be more all-encompassing, per American
Planning Association (APA) recommendations, by providing more examples of what
constitutes a personal service (based on APA model definitions and previous Directorinterpretations). Staff also recommends updating the standard zoning code (Sections 26-123 and 26-204) with the same definition and updating the use charts forcommercial/industrial zones for consistency, at a later date. Additional updates to the
standard use charts, which are necessary, would require a separate code amendment.
•Define maker space/workshop and allow in all MU zones, including MU-N. Staff findsthe need to differentiate between “restricted light industrial” or flex/industrial and thelighter uses like maker spaces or small workshops which are more similar to art studios,
but the current code is unclear.
o A larger discussion would be necessary after a Comprehensive Plan effort toconsider mixed-use industrial flex uses and zone districts more broadly. Staffrecognizes the lack of flexibility in current MU and industrial zones to
accommodate these types of flex and light industrial uses but is not proposing any changes at this time.
o Staff also needs to differentiate between “research and development” uses (such
as labs and prototype production) and larger-scale manufacturing, industrial-scalelaboratories, or light industrial, which should still be prohibited in MU zones.More research will be required, so staff is not recommending changes at this time.
Drive-thru and gas station separation requirements (26-1111 C & D):
•Clarify drive-thru and gas station separation requirements. The separation requirementsare unclear in the code and staff requests they be re-written to clarify that it is fromproperty line to property line, to be consistent with other separation requirements in thecode and current practice. Measurements should also exclude drive-thru uses located
outside of the City of Wheat Ridge, based on a previous interpretation from theCommunity Development Director.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Based on feedback at this study session, staff will finalize this ordinance to present at Planning
Commission and City Council for approval. Staff recommends pursuing the changes proposed in this memo in a single code amendment.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Administrative Planning Policy – Accessory Structures in Mixed-Use Zone Districts
2.Administrative Planning Policy – Artificial Turf on Non-Residential Sites
Community Development Department
Planning Policy
SUBJECT: EFFECTIVE DATE:
APPROVED BY:
POLICY/PROCEDURE NO:
Accessory Structures in Mixed-Use Zone Districts Nov 1, 2012
Kenneth Johnstone, Community Development Director
Planning 18
STATEMENT OF ISSUES:
•The mixed use zone districts, established in Article XI of Chapter 26, do not contain
regulations for accessory structures and thus it is unclear how accessory structures suchas garages, carports, and sheds should be treated within the mixed-use districts.
•It was not the legislative intent to preclude all accessory structures within the mixed-use
districts.
•Until the time that Chapter 26 is amended to add regulations for accessory structures inmixed-use zone districts, the below policy shall apply for all properties with mixed use
zoning.
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY: Generally, the accessory structure regulations for the zone district that is most similar to the use
of the property shall apply, as described below.
Properties Zoned Mixed-Use with Residential Uses:
•For a property with a single-family use, the accessory structure regulations for the singlefamily residential zone district with the most comparable lot size shall apply (R-1, R-1A,
R-1B, or R-1C).
•For a property with a two-family use, the accessory structure regulations for the R-2 zone
district shall apply.
•For a property with three or more residential units, the accessory structure regulations for
the R-3 zone district shall apply.
•Generally, all residential accessory structures shall conform with the regulations insubsection 26-625.C – Accessory building standards for residential and agricultural zonedistricts.
Properties Zoned Mixed-Use with Commercial Uses:
Properties with commercial or light industrial use shall conform with the regulations in
subsection 26-625.D – Accessory building standards for commercial and industrial zone districts.
ATTACHMENT 1
Community Development Department
Planning Policy
SUBJECT: Artificial Turf on Non-Residential Sites EFFECTIVE DATE: March 15, 2021 APPROVED BY: Kenneth Johnstone, Community Development Director POLICY/PROCEDURE NO.: Planning 24
STATEMENT OF ISSUES:
•Sections 26-502 and 26-1110 establish minimum landscape and open space requirementsfor different types of land uses and zone districts.
•Section 26-502.C.8 of the zoning code prohibits artificial turf and plant materials inlandscaped areas.
•Artificial turf is increasingly requested by schools, daycares, and churches for play fieldsthat allow year-round use and require lower maintenance compared to sod or grass.Commercial uses such as restaurants or privately-owned public spaces also request
artificial turf to provide outdoor seating and gathering areas.
•While the code prohibits artificial turf from fulfilling minimum landscape requirements,it is appropriate to permit this surface elsewhere on a site that otherwise meets thelandscape, open space, and drainage requirements of the underlying zoning.
•In order to provide flexibility and low maintenance solutions for schools, churches and
other non-residential properties, the Community Development Department hereby adoptsthe following Administrative Policy.
ADMINSTRATIVE POLICY
•For sites where non-residential uses are the primary use—including but notlimited to commercial and mixed-use properties, schools, churches, or athleticfacilities—artificial turf shall be permitted if the following conditions are met:o The site shall meet the minimum landscaping requirements for the zonedistrict in which it is located, and
o No portion of the artificial turf shall count towards the required
landscaping percentages, and
o The permeable quality is accounted for in drainage plans, andoThe location of the turf is approved through review of a site plan
application, civil construction documents, site work permit, or building
permit (whichever applies).
•This policy shall not apply to properties where single-family, two-family ormultifamily residential is the primary use unless otherwise permitted by a planneddevelopment.
ATTACHMENT 2
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Patrick Goff, City Manager
FROM: Chris Murtha, Chief of Police DATE: April 03, 2023
SUBJECT: Facial Recognition Technology
ISSUE: The Wheat Ridge Police Department is required under Colorado Senate Bill 22-113 to notify City Council of our intent to use Facial Recognition Software (FRS). While no action is required
by City Council it is a requirement to provide an overview of the FRS program to Council. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Facial Recognition is a product currently provided to Wheat Ridge through an existing software package that is currently used at the Police Department. While we do not currently use the Facial
Recognition Software it is available to us. There is no additional cost. BACKGROUND: The Wheat Ridge Police Department used FRS prior to 2020. In 2020 it was determined that greater controls and guidance would be necessary to ensure that use of FRS, in society, was
controlled and that proper guidelines were established. DISCUSSION: Artificial Intelligence Facial Recognition guidelines for use and limitations of use, oversight, and reporting were addressed in SB 22-113. The use of facial recognition has been limited to specific
situations and eliminates many of the concerns voiced by residents of Colorado. In addition to
limiting the situations where FRS is appropriate, the law requires specific training and mandatory reporting. The limits on law enforcement to introduce FRS evidence into a criminal proceeding is also addressed in the new law.
The Wheat Ridge Police Department intends to use the technology primarily as a tool to assist in investigations. FRS, when used in Wheat Ridge prior to 2020, provided leads in cases that would otherwise not be solved. The use of FRS under the current guidelines is primarily a tool for investigation and enhances our detectives’ abilities to identify suspects, develop leads, and provide resolution to victims of crime within the city.
Item No. 4
Staff Report – Facial Recognition Software April 03, 2023
Page 2
RECOMMENDATIONS: The Wheat Ridge Police Department recommends the use of FRS as a valuable crimefighting tool. The use of new technology can often be seen as overly intrusive but FRS, under the strict
rules of SB 22-113, has robust processes to ensure that abuse or unintended uses of this
technology do not occur. The use of FRS is not new and past results indicate that this will be a benefit to the Police Department and the community we serve. NEXT STEPS:
Following the notification to the Council the Department is required to provide for public
comment at 3 or more public meetings. Additionally, developing policy that incorporates the rules and regulations around the use of this technology and subsequent training of officers will be required.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. The Use of Facial Recognition Software Presentation
THE USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION SOFTWARE
PREPARED BY BDANIEL
ATTACHMENT 1
AGENDA
•Facial Recognition
•What It Is
•What It Isn’t
•SB22-113
•Agency Requirements
•Prohibited Uses
•Notice of Intent
•Accountability Report
•Public Review and Comment
•Ongoing Requirements
FACIAL RECOGNITION –WHAT IT IS
•A Tool
•Similar to other law enforcement databases,any
facial recognition service is a tool that can be
used to develop leads and assist in criminal
investigations.
•A Lead
•Facial recognition hits provide a possible lead to
further investigate;
•Much like searching databases for a suspect
based on a description or moniker
ROBBERY/A T-RISK
•01/07/19
•Crime: Robbery, assault, identity theft
•Victim: 88-year-old female who suffered SBI
with “substantial risk of death” (subdermal
hematoma, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and a
fractured elbow)
•Suspect: 6’0” male wearing a black Raiders
jacket and red shoes
•Photo Used: Screenshot from surveillance video
when the victim’s cc was used hours after the
robbery; a lead was generated
•Further Investigation:
•The Conoco was near the suspect’s residence in Aurora
•The suspect’s probation officer contacted Detective
With after recognizing the suspect in a LE bulletin
•The suspect was also the suspect in a robbery in Aurora
that occurred two hours prior to the WR robbery
•The Aurora victim was a friend/housemate of the
suspect for two years
•She identified the person in the Conoco video as the
suspect
•The suspect confessed to the crimes during an
interview with Detective With
ROBBERY/A T-RISK
FACIAL RECOGNITION –WHAT IT ISN’T
•Case Closed
•A definitive identification of an
individual
•Proof that an individual committed a
crime
•Reason to charge/arrest someone
•A Conviction
THE BILL: SB22-113
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FACIAL RECOGNITION
Signed into law on June 8,2022
The Act:
•creates a statewide task force to examine and
report on agencies using FR and to provide
recommendations concerning the use of FR;
•identifies prohibited uses;and
•identifies requirements for agencies who intend to
use the software (i.e.Notice of Intent,Acc.Report,
Public Review/Comment)
AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
PROHIBITED USES
The agency shall not use FR to:
•engage in ongoing surveillance or conduct real-
time or near real-time identification; or
•target individuals based on their participation in
a lawful event or non-criminal organization;
religious,political,or social views,or ;perceived
race,ethnicity,citizenship,immigration status,
place of origin,age,disability,gender,gender
expression,gender identity,sexual orientation,
or other characteristic protected by law
AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
PROHIBITED USES
The agency shall not:
•create a record depicting any individual’s
exercise of Constitutional rights;
•use the results as the sole basis to establish
probable cause in a criminal investigation; or
•substantively manipulate an image for use in FR
AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
NOTICE OF INTENT
Any agency that intends to use facial recognition
service shall file with its reporting authority (i.e.city
council)a notice of intent to use or continue to use
the facial recognition service and specify a purpose
for which the technology is to be used.
AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT
1.Facial Recognition Service
2.Data Inputs
3.Purpose &Proposed Use
4.Use &Data Management Policy
5.Testing Procedures
6.False Matches,Protected Subpopulations,&Error Rates
7.Impacts on Civil Liberties
8.Feedback
AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
PUBLIC REVIEW & COMMENT
Prior to finalizing an accountability report, the
agency shall:
•allow for public review and comment;
•hold at least 3 public meetings to obtain
feedback; and
•consider the issues raised by the public
AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
FINALIZATIONS & ONGOING REQUIREMENTS
The agency shall:
•publish the final adopted accountability report
to the public website at least 90 days prior to
use;
•continue periodic training of users;and
•maintain records for public reporting and
auditing
Additionally, the agency shall disclose its use of FR
on the defendant to the defendant.
leg.Colorado.gov/bills/sb22-113