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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-13-2025 - City Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO Monday, January 13, 2025 6:30 p.m. Note: This meeting was conducted both as a virtual meeting and hybrid, where some members of the Council or City staff were physically present at the Municipal building, and some members of the public attended in person as well. Before calling the meeting to order, Mayor Starker stated the rules and procedures necessitated by this meeting format. 1.CALL TO ORDER Mayor Starker called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Those present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3.ROLL CALL Council Members present: Jenny Snell, Dan Larson, Amanda Weaver, Janeece Hoppe, Korey Stites, Scott Ohm, Leah Dozeman and Rachel Hultin. Absent: None A quorum was established Also present: City Manager Patrick Goff; Deputy City Manager Allison Scheck; City Attorney Gerald Dahl, Assistant City Manager Marianne Schilling, Director of Public Works Maria D’Andrea; Community Development Director Lauren Mikulak, and other staff, guests and interested members of the public. 4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES City Council Study Session Notes, December 2, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes, December 9, 2024 City Council Study Session Notes, December 16, 2024 Without objection or correction, the Notes and Minutes were accepted as presented. . 5.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Without objection or correction, the agenda stood as announced. 6.PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES A. National Radon Action Month – Tracy Volkman with Jeffco Public Health accepted the proclamation and stressed the importance of testing for radon. 7.PUBLICS’ RIGHT TO SPEAK Lee H Cantu – lives in Wheat Ridge. Mr. Cantu talked about the potholes in the Metro Denver area and reiterated the importance of picking them. Taylor Tate, congressional aide to Representative Petterson spoke about the congresswoman’s mobile office hours from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Columbine Library and on February 13, 3-5 p.m at the Arvada Library. Jerry DiTullio, Jefferson County Treasurer and Wheat Ridge resident– thanked the Wheat Ridge staff for cleaning up a lot of debris at 33rd and Lamar. As Treasurer, the 2024 taxes payable in 2025 will be mailed by the end of month. The property tax bills will be comparable to 2024. 2025 is an assessment year, so watch for your card and appeal if necessary. Finally, 1A “debruced” Jeffco so this year is the final Tabor refund check. 8.CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Janeece Hoppe read the Consent Agenda and Issue Statements into the Record. The Consent Agenda consists of Agenda Items 8a through 8h, inclusive. a. Motion encumbering funds in the amount of $167,700 for utilization of the WEX Fuel Card System in 2025 Issue In 2023 the city entered into an agreement with WEX Bank to provide fuel cards for each city vehicle which can then be used at any participating gas station in their network. WEX tracks the expenses and provides one invoice to the city monthly for all fuel purchases. The program is currently being utilized by the Police Department for efficiency and as another means of having officers visible in the community. This action will encumber funds in the amount of $167,700 for all WEX purchases in 2025. b. Motion encumbering funds in the amount of $124,900 for bulk fuel purchase and delivery from Senergy Petroleum in 2025 Issue The city provides on-site fuel tanks at the Public Works Shop to allow for fueling of city vehicles. Purchase and delivery of fuel is provided on a periodic basis from Senergy Petroleum of Arvada, Colorado. Senergy was selected as the preferred vendor based on a procurement process through the Colorado Multiple Assembly of Procurement Officials (MAPO) in 2022. This action will encumber funds in the amount of $124,900 for fuel purchases, including delivery to the Shop, in 2025. c. Motion to approve the purchase of salt materials for snow and ice control on city streets from Central Salt in a total amount not to exceed $135,000 Issue The city purchases and applies deicer materials each year as part of its snow and ice control efforts. The city has participated in a cooperative bidding process through the Colorado Multiple Assembly of Procurement Officials (MAPO) to obtain the best pricing. The city will utilize a City of Fort Collins contract with Central Salt to purchase materials for 2025 in an amount not to exceed $135,000. d. Motion to award a custodial services contract and approve subsequent payments in an amount not to exceed $419,350 to S&B Confluence d/b/a Jani-King of Colorado and approve a contingency in the amount of $12,000 as requested for unforeseen custodial expenses. Issue The City’s various facilities require consistent custodial service. Ensuring clean and hygienic public and workspaces is fundamental to the safe operation of the city organization and community services. Staff is recommending approval of a contract to S&B Confluence d/b/a Jani-King of Colorado in the amount of $419,350 plus a contingency for unforeseen items of $12,000 for the 2025 calendar year. e. Resolution No. 01-2025, a resolution amending the Right-of-Way Maintenance Services Agreement with Terracare Associates, LLC to accept a 3% increase in compensation for 2025. Issue The City currently contracts annually for mowing, weed prevention and mitigation, and trash pickup in various right-of-way areas. Terracare Associates, LLC was selected in 2023 through a competitive bid process. This amendment accepts a request for a 3% increase in compensation for 2025. f. Resolution No. 02-2025, a resolution approving the second amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement establishing the Jefferson County Regional Crime Laboratory Issue On May 14, 2013, an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) was reached between the County of Jefferson, the City of Arvada, the City of Lakewood, and the City of Wheat Ridge establishing the Jefferson County Regional Crime Laboratory (JCRCL) in an effort to regionalize forensic crime laboratory services. A second amendment is requested to allow the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) to become a party to the IGA. g. Motion to approve payment to Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA) for the 2025 property/casualty premium in the amount of $581,329. Issue The Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA) provides property and casualty coverage for the City of Wheat Ridge. The total premium payment due for 2025 is $581,329 and is split into quarterly payments. h. Motion to approve monthly payments to Colorado Employer Benefit Trust (CEBT) for 2025 medical, dental, employee assistance program, and life insurance membership billing in an amount not to exceed $2,517,979. Issue The City offers employees a number of benefits in order to attract and retain a high- quality workforce. In 2023, the City joined the Colorado Employer Benefit Trust (CEBT) to provide a greater choice than previously offered of medical plans along with dental, vision, employee assistance program (EAP) and life insurance coverage. January through December billing is estimated and budgeted in the amount of $2,517,979. Staff requests approval of the estimated 2025 total expenditure so that monthly payments can be made in a timely manner. Council Comments Council Member Hoppe made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda, Agenda Items 8a – 8h inclusive as presented. It was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stites Vote: 8 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING 9. Council Bill No. 26-2024 – an ordinance approving an amendment to the existing Planned Mixed-Use Development (PMUD) zoning at Clear Creek Crossing Mayor Pro Tem Stites read the Bill and Issue Statement into the Record. Issue The applicant is requesting to modify the underlying zoning for certain areas of Clear Creek Crossing to refine allowed uses, setbacks, street, plaza, and multi-modal requirements. The intent of these changes is to relocate the main restaurant and entertainment district to the western edge of the site and to create a premiere pedestrian corridor to connect users from W. 40th Avenue. Mayor Starker opened the public hearing. Staff Presentation Stephanie Stevens, Sr. Planner, explained the proposed changes, primarily which relocate the restaurant and entertainment district to the western portion of the development and create a premier pedestrian corridor among amenities. The applicant, Derek Lis with Evergreen Devco, also spoke in support of this amendment request. Mr. Lis further explained that the repositioning of the restaurant and entertainment district is favorable with the market following disappointing feedback of its original location on the south-central portion of the site. Public Comments None. City Council Comments Counilor Hoppe asked if we are going to connect into the pedestrian trail on Alkire. Mr. Lis responded that a significant grade change will make that challenging. Councilor Hultin commented that she is enthusiastic for these changes. She asked about the width of the on-street bike facilities. Ms. Stevens confirmed that it is currently 4’ wide and allow for bikes to use the 12’ multi-use trail. Council Member Hultin stated that the minimum bike lane width should be 5’. She also asked about the speed limit of this section; Mr. Lis and Ms. Stevens said it will likely be 25 mph. Finally, Council Member Hultin asked if a roundabout had been considered in this location. Ms. Stevens said that a roundabout will not be put in that location, but one will be installed further west entering The Lookout. Council Member Larson asked if the road behind Primerose School will be restricted to service access only. Mr. Lis advised that no, it will not be restricted but it will be available for that use. Council Member Larson also inquired about service delivery for Bird Call, Bank of America and the future development area. Mr. Lis confirmed that again, the road can be used for service and traffic. Counilor Member Ohm asked staff about drive throughs. Ms. Stevens confirmed that this ODP would allow for a single tenant drive through user (such as Bird Call specifically.) Councilor Snell asked if the RTD transfer station will be constructed simultaneously. Ms. Stevens confirmed that the transfer station is under design and the other stop is open now. Councilor Weaver asked for confirmation of the number of drive throughs. Ms. Stevens confirmed that this ODP allows 5 drive throughs between the two planning areas under discussion. Mayor Starker closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Stites made a motion to adopt Council Bill No. 26-2024 – an ordinance approving an amendment to the existing Planned Mixed-Use Development (PMUD) zoning at Clear Creek Crossing. It was seconded by Council Member Hoppe. Vote: 8 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. 10. Council Bill No. 27-2024 – an ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning regulation of natural medicine services and healing centers Council Member Snell read the Bill and Issue Statement into the Record. Issue In 2023, the Colorado General Assembly approved the Colorado Natural Medicine Act, creating a regulatory structure for natural medicines and the operation of licensed healing centers. Under the Act, the City may regulate the time, place and manner of healing centers licensed by the state, but the City may not prohibit the uses entirely. This ordinance allows healing centers in the City’s commercial, industrial, and mixed- use zone districts in a manner similar to medical offices. The ordinance also memorializes the state-enacted separation from schools and daycares. Staff Presentation – City Attorney Jerry Dahl reminded Council of the study session discussion that occurred in December. Council gave direction to allow natural medicine in zone districts that allow medical offices and services and comply with the state-enacted separation from schools and daycares. Public Comments None. Council Comments None. Mayor Starker closed the public hearing. Council Member Snell made a motion to adopt Council Bill No. 27-2024 – an ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning the regulation of natural medicine services and healing centers. It was seconded by Council Member Hoppe. Vote: 8 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. 11. Council Bill No. 28-2024 – an ordinance approving an amendment to the Prospect Park Outline Development Plan for property located at 11600 W. 44th Avenue. Council Member Larson read the Bill and Issue Statement into the Record. Issue Applewood RV Resort, LLC is requesting approval of an amendment to the Prospect Park Place ODP at property located at 11600 W. 44th Avenue. The purpose of the request is to amend the existing zoning to expand RV camping uses onto Lot 1, located on the northernmost portion of the site. Mayor Starker opened the public hearing. Staff Presentation – Alayna Olivas Loera, Planner, gave an overview of the Bill. She explained this Bill expands the RV campground to include the second phase of the development on the northern portion of the property. Public Comments Janice Thompson who lives in Wheat Ridge was originally curious about landscaping requirements, particularly considering the removal of the house. She supports more landscaping. She said it would also be nice if the property had access to the park. She is grateful for the improvements. Jon Douglas spoke online and is the General Contractor on the project. He mentioned that his goal is to beautify the area along 44th. Council Comments Council Member Weaver asked how many overnight stays are possible at the current park. David Thesien, civil engineer with the project, said the total of proposed units is 32; the total will be 71 spaces. Council Member Weaver was curious if this should comply with the city’s hotel regulations given the future size. Mr. Dahl confirmed that the RV park is not contemplated in the current definition of the hotel regulations. Mr. Goff confirmed that we do not have any more calls for service to this location than any other business. Council Member Ohm asked about the landscaping, fencing and setbacks. Ms. Olivas Loera said the landscape buffer is 20’ wide with the fence set back from the sidewalk. The fence is set to be 6’ tall. He also asked about the possibility for a trail; that is not contemplated at this time. Council Member Larson confirmed the commercial business and home are not currently occupied. He also asked about any concerns with water and sewer connection. Ms. Olivas Loera confirmed that outside agencies have not cited concerns with existing plans and the plans will again be re-referred following the ODP process. Council Member Hoppe asked if there will be restrooms and laundry facilities for this expansion. Mr. Douglas confirmed that yes. Council Member Hultin asked whether there is a dump station. Mr. Thesien confirmed that the existing dump station will be removed and each spot will have their own. She also asked about pet facilities; there are no specific pet facilities although the landscaping buffer area will serve as an amenity for those traveling with pets. Mayor Starker asked about the typical length of stay for this park. Mr. Douglas said that the spots are not meant for long term visits, but that there are a number of workers (such as construction workers) do stay onsite for up to 2 months. The limit is 90 days and it is monitored by the site manager. Mayor Starker closed the public hearing. Council Member Larson made a motion to adopt Council Bill No. 28-2024 - an ordinance approving an amendment to the Prospect Park Outline Development Plan for property located at 11600 W. 44th Avenue. It was seconded by Council Member Dozeman. Vote: 8 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING 12. Council Bill No. 01-2025 – an ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws creating a New Article XIV entitled “Mixed-Use Lutheran Legacy Campus Zone District” and making conforming amendments therewith Council Member Weaver read the Bill and Issue Statement into the Record. Issue This ordinance creates a new Article XIV (14) in Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws that establishes a new zone district, the Mixed-Use Lutheran Legacy Campus (MU- LLC) zone district. The zone district regulations establish development standards for the future redevelopment of the former hospital site based on the adopted Lutheran Legacy Campus Master Plan and City Council consensus. Approval of this ordinance will allow for the Lutheran Legacy Campus to be rezoned to the new MU-LLC zone district in the future. Council Member Weaver made a motion to adopt Council Bill No. 01-2025 an ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws creating a New Article XIV entitled “Mixed-Use Lutheran Legacy Campus Zone District” and making conforming amendments therewith on first reading. It was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stites. Vote: 8 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. 13. Council Bill No. 02-2025 – an ordinance amending Section 2-53 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning membership of Boards and Commissions Council Member Hoppe read the Bill and Issue Statement into the Record. Issue This ordinance clarifies that board and commission members who change their personal residence to another council district within the city may continue to be a member representing the district for which they were appointed until the end of the term for which they were appointed. Council Member Hoppe made a motion to adopt Council Bill No. 02-2025 - an ordinance amending Section 2-53 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning membership of Boards and Commissions on first reading. It was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stites. Vote: 8 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. 14. Council Bill No. 03-2025 – an ordinance adopting by reference the 2024 edition of the Model Traffic Code for Colorado, adopting amendments thereto, providing penalties for Model Traffic Code violations and making conforming amendments to Chapter 13 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws in connection therewith Council Member Dozeman read the Bill and Issue Statement into the Record. Issue The City is required to periodically review the Wheat Ridge Municipal Traffic Code to ensure conformance with State of Colorado Traffic Ordinances. The newest version of the Model Traffic Code was adopted by the State of Colorado in 2024. To stay consistent and up to date with the newest Colorado Traffic Codes and to ensure the citizens of Wheat Ridge are best served by the updated Model Traffic Code, adoption of the newest code is recommended. Council Member Dozeman made a motion to adopt Bill No. 03-2025 - an ordinance adopting by reference the 2024 edition of the Model Traffic Code for Colorado, adopting amendments thereto, providing penalties for Model Traffic Code violations and making conforming amendments to Chapter 13 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws in connection therewith on first reading. It was seconded by Council Member Ohm. Vote: 8 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. 15. Council Bill No. 04-2025 – an ordinance amending the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to include Police Recruits as participants in the city’s Police Pension Plan Council Member Ohm read the Bill and the Issue Statement into the Record. Issue Per the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, membership in the police pension plan does not currently extend to recruits entering the academy. Recruits are therefore placed in the civilian plan for approximately six months, then enrolled in the sworn plan. This is administratively burdensome for staff and challenging for recruits. This ordinance amends the code to allow recruits to enroll immediately into the police pension plan. Council Member Ohm made a motion to adopt Council Bill No. 04-2025 – an ordinance amending the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to include Police Recruits as participants in the city’s Police Pension Plan on first reading. It was seconded by Council Member Hoppe. Vote: 8 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS 16.Motion to elect the Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Starker read the Issue Statement into the Record. Issue Each year City Council Members elect by a majority vote a Mayor Pro Tem who serves until their successor is elected. The election is conducted according to Section III (B) of the City Council Rules of Order and Procedure as follows: B. MAYOR PRO TEM 1. At the first or second Regular meeting in January of each year, the Council shall elect a Mayor Pro Tem who shall serve until their successor is elected. The procedure shall be as follows: a) The Chair will announce that the floor is open for nominations for the position of Mayor Pro Tem. b) Nominations will be taken from City Council members by voice. No second is needed. c) Each nominee will have the opportunity to address the Council. d) A motion and second is then in order to elect one of the nominees to the position of Mayor Pro Tem. If the motion is not carried, additional motions are in order until a Mayor Pro Tem is elected by a majority of Council present. Public Comments None. Council Comments Council Member Hultin nominated current Mayor Pro Tem Stites. Council Member Hultin made a motion to nominate Mayor Pro Tem Stites to serve another year. It was seconded by Council Member Ohm. Vote: 8 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. 17. Resolution No. 03-2025 – a resolution designating the Municipal Building main entrance display cabinet as the official public notice posting location and the city’s official internet webpage for city publications in 2025 Council Member Dozeman read the Resolution and Issue Statement into the Record. Issue State statutes require that each municipality annually establish the location for posting public notices, as well as the newspaper in which the notices will be published. Local government entities are also allowed to publish notices on-line for public meetings. These include meetings at which the adoption of any proposed policy, position, resolution, rule, regulation, or formal action occurs or at which a majority or quorum of body is in attendance. Staff Presentation – none. Public Comments None. Council Comments Councilor Hultin asked if the city is still advertising in the Gazette; she was told yes. The Mayor asked if the bulletin board is at an ADA compliant height. Staff will check. Councilor Hoppe asked if the city can completely get away from newspaper ads; Mr. Goff stated that we publish titles only when required. Council Member Dozeman made a motion to approve Resolution No. 03-2025 – a resolution designating the Municipal Building main entrance display cabinet as the official public notice posting location and the city’s official internet webpage for city publications in 2025. It was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stites. Vote: 8 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. 18. Resolution No. 04-2024 – a resolution acknowledging a Climate Emergency Council Member Hultin read the Resolution and Issue Statement into the record. Issue This resolution acknowledges the climate emergency and reaffirms City Council’s commitment towards taking actions to reduce Wheat Ridge’s contribution to climate change and mitigate its impacts on the community. Staff Presentation – Marianne Schilling, Assistant City manager and Mary Hester, Sustainability Coordinator, spoke about the Resolution and mentioned this was brought forth by Council Members Hultin and Weaver and in collaboration with the Sustainable Wheat Ridge Committee. This is supported by the recently adopted Sustainability Action Plan. Public Comments Rob Robinson lives in Wheat Ridge District III. He strongly urged council members to support this resolution. Wheat Ridge Speaks M “Stew” Stewart As a citizen of Wheat Ridge, I encourage you all to support this declaration of a climate emergency. We have all witnessed extreme natural events in these past few years, some affecting us more directly than others, but all are examples of the risks that we increasingly face. The global climate is warming, primarily due to human activity, and this warming will disrupt ecosystems which are critical to our needs. A warmer climate will also lead to rising consumer costs, from covering the costs of disaster recovery and relief, to increased energy usage, or even higher insurance rates. The longer we wait to act, the harder it will be to effect positive change. The time is now. Declaring a climate emergency will provide a foundation for future actions that Wheat Ridge can take to create a better future for our community. Enacting the Sustainability Action Plan, along with other community-focused measures, can vitalize our local economy while providing a larger environmental benefit. Let’s all work towards a brighter future! Thanks for your consideration, M “Stew” Stewart, District II citizen, Wheat Ridge. Sara Nepomuceno I'm writing to show my support of the City of Wheat Ridge declaring that we are in the midst of a climate emergency. Here are some statistics regarding the number of jurisdictions and countries that have already declared a climate emergency in their part of the world. To date 2,364 jurisdictions in 40 countries have declared a climate emergency. Populations covered by jurisdictions amount to more than 1 billion citizens. In Canada, every single one of the country’s 653 councils have declared a climate emergency. In Australia, more than 100 have declared. In the great state of Colorado only Boulder, Longmont, Nederland and Pitkin County have declared a climate emergency. Wheat Ridge should join the other CO municipalities. A declaration is another way to show WR citizens that the City takes the negative effects of climate change on our communities very seriously and is proactively working toward solutions. Similarly, a climate emergency declaration would reinforce the importance of the recently adopted WR Sustainable Action Plan's mission and efforts. Let's take another definitive step toward solidifying our city's commitment to making Wheat Ridge a true model of sustainability by declaring a climate emergency as soon as possible. Sincerely, Sara W Nepomuceno W.R. Citizen Council Comments Council Member Hultin thanked staff and the Sustainable Wheat Ridge Committee for their work on putting this Resolution together and spoke in support. Council Member Hultin made a motion to approve Resolution No. 04-2024 – a resolution acknowledging a Climate Emergency. It was seconded by Council Member Hoppe Discussion Council Member Snell spoke in full support of the Resolution. Council Member Larson made a motion to revise the revise to title from “emergency” to “urgent action.” He further explained his rationale. Mayor Starker asked if there is a second on the motion to amend the title. Council Member Dozeman seconded the motion to amend the title. Council Members Hoppe and Weaver spoke in support of retaining the original and current title. Council Member Dozeman spoke in support of amending the title to “urgent action” reaffirms the commitment to sustainability and is more appropriate. Vote to amend the Resolution title: 2 Ayes. 6 Nays with Council Members Snell, Weaver, Hoppe, Stites, Ohm and Hultin dissenting. The motion failed. Additional Discussion Council Member Weaver again spoke in support of the original Resolution. Council Member Larson gave additional remarks thanking staff for their work and citing concerns about rising costs and the steady increase of demand for power. Council Member Dozeman spoke about visiting NREL as part of Leadership Jefferson County where she learned that renewable energy is not yet a complete substitution for traditional energy sources. Vote on the original motion: 6 Ayes. 2 Nays with Larson and Dozeman dissenting. The motion carried. 19. Resolution No. 05-2025, a resolution adopting the Wheat Ridge Prosperity Plan, an Economic Development Strategy for the City of Wheat Ridge Council Member Ohm read the Resolution and Issue Statement into the Record. Issue In early 2023, during its annual retreat with city management, Council requested an update to the 2009 Economic Development Strategic Plan. In late 2023, staff entered into a services agreement with Progressive Urban Management Associates (PUMA) to draft a new plan. Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 05-2025 approving the new Wheat Ridge Prosperity Plan. Staff Presentation – Mr. Goff thanked Steve Art, Economic Development Manager, for shepherding this plan to completion along with the local steering committee. Andrea Buglione from PUMA addressed Council. She mentioned this is a forward- looking plan that provides both short- and long-term recommendations. It has been coordinated. 1. Corridors, nodes, and redevelopment opportunities. 2. Jobs, innovation, and light manufacturing 3. Attainability and quality of life 4. Business support ecosystem Public Comments None. Council Comments Council Member Hoppe asked about next steps with Renewal Wheat Ridge. Mr. Art commented that he will start to work on that with Renewal Wheat Ridge immediately. Council Member Ohm made a motion to approve Resolution No. 05-2025 - a resolution adopting the Wheat Ridge Prosperity Plan, an Economic Development Strategy for the City of Wheat Ridge. It was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stites. Council Member Larson commented that he supports the work and recommends that it be put in a time capsule as it represents what it is to live and work in Wheat Ridge in 2024! Council Member Hoppe commented that she is excited to have this new plan. She said there is some low hanging fruit that Council can take action on quickly. Mayor Pro Tem Stites thanked all who participated in this process. Vote: 8 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. 20.CITY MANAGER’S MATTERS Mr. Goff thanked Mr. DiTullio for speaking about the cleanup of the mess on 33rd and Lamar and clarified that Public Works helped with the cleanup. He reminded Council that they homework for the retreat that is due on January 22, 2025. 21.CITY ATTORNEY’S MATTERS Mr. Dahl reminded the Council that the Charter was approved by the voters, particularly with regard to gender neutrality. The next step might be to update the Code of Laws in a similar fashion. Council gave consensus. 22.ELECTED OFFICIALS’ MATTERS Mayor and City Council Members stated their pride in the City, thanked staff for their hard work, thanked residents for their feedback, and reported on upcoming events and activities they attended over the past weeks. 23. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before City Council, Mayor Starker adjourned the meeting at 8:49 pm. _________________________________ Margy Greer, Sr. Deputy City Clerk _________________________________ Korey Stites, Mayor Pro Tem