Brighton, CO

City Council

The Brighton City Council will hold a study session to review the proposed 2027 and 2028 budgets and receive a Q2 2026 financial update. These are discussion items, not final votes.

• Proposed 2027 and 2028 Budgets (ID-248-26)
• Q2 2026 Budget and Financial Update (ID-249-26)

South Brighton General Improvement District

The South Brighton General Improvement District will consider approving the July 21, 2026 meeting minutes and a resolution to certify the ballot content for an independent mail ballot election to be held November 3, 2026. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in the Council Chambers at 500 S. 4th Avenue, Brighton, CO.

• Resolution to certify ballot content for November 3, 2026 independent mail ballot election (ID-244-26)
• Approval of July 21, 2026 meeting minutes (ID-235-26)

City Council

The Brighton City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on a zoning map amendment for about 232 acres south of Bromley Lane, west of South 27th Avenue, north of East 144th Avenue, and east of the South 19th Avenue alignment, changing the designation from Case Farms PUD to R-2, R-3, C-3, and O. The council will also consider final approval of an ordinance amending election, council procedures, and appropriations sections of the municipal code, and initial approval of an ordinance allowing Brighton Youth Commission members to serve on the Sustainability Advisory Board. Consent agenda items include approval of the July 21, 2026 minutes and a second amendment to the city attorney employment contract.

• Zoning map amendment for 232.1883 acres from Case Farms PUD to R-2, R-3, C-3, and O (first reading)
• Ordinance amending election code, council procedures, and appropriations (final reading)
• Ordinance allowing Youth Commission members on Sustainability Advisory Board (first reading)
• Second amendment to city attorney employment contract (consent agenda)
• Approval of July 21, 2026 council minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss land use scenarios for city-owned property on Bridge Street, review a draft update to the Comprehensive Plan, and consider amendments to the Land Use and Development Code for Articles 1, 11, and 10. A report on the Sister Cities 30th Anniversary trip will also be presented.

• Land use scenarios for city-owned property on Bridge Street
• Comprehensive Plan draft update with community engagement summary
• Consideration of Land Use and Development Code amendments for Articles 1 and 11
• Land Use and Development Code Article 10 amendments including Flood Control District changes
• Sister Cities 30th Anniversary trip report

City Council

The Brighton City Council will consider approving a $2,794,259 construction contract with Mid City Corporation for the North 40th Avenue roadway segment, along with an intergovernmental agreement with School District 27J for regional detention pond construction. The council will also hold a public hearing on the second amendment to the Prairie Center Metropolitan District No. 7 service plan and give initial consideration to an ordinance updating election code, council procedures, and appropriations. Additionally, the council will swear in new Youth Commission and Youth IMPACT members.

• Resolution to accept Mid City Corporation's $2,794,259 bid for North 40th Avenue roadway construction
• Intergovernmental agreement with School District 27J for North 40th Avenue regional detention pond construction
• Public hearing on second amendment to Prairie Center Metropolitan District No. 7 service plan
• Initial consideration of ordinance amending election code, council procedures, and appropriations
• Swearing-in of Brighton Youth Commission and Youth IMPACT members

Historic Preservation Commission

The committee is meeting to organize the Brighton Historic District Walking Tour of Historic Properties. Members will review selected properties, tour logistics, and the layout and content of a brochure.

• Discussion on including Founders Plaza and Woman of Inspiration murals on the tour
• Review of 19 properties including the First Presbyterian church, Brighton Armory, and Adams County Courthouse
• Design of the brochure format and layout
• Editing of content information for each selected property

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to review the 2025 year-end audit results and proposed land use code amendments. Members will also discuss the North 40th Avenue Construction Project and an intergovernmental agreement with the 27J School District.

• 2025 ACFR Year End Audit Results
• Temporary Sign Regulations Land Use Code Amendment
• Articles 2 and 3 Code Clean Up
• North 40th Avenue Construction Project
• IGA with 27J School District for 40th Avenue Roadway Construction

City Council

The Brighton City Council will hold a public hearing on a $2,848,339 second amendment to the 2026 budget and consider authorizing the sale of naming rights for amenities at the Brighton RecPlex. Council will also vote on final adoption of ordinances to vacate a right-of-way near East Bridge Street and to regulate solid waste haulers. Appointments to the Downtown Development Authority and other boards are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on $2,848,339 second amendment to the 2026 budget
• Resolution to authorize sale of naming rights for significant amenities at the Brighton RecPlex
• Final consideration of ordinance to vacate a 0.495-acre right-of-way north of East Bridge Street
• Final consideration of ordinance for licensing of solid waste haulers
• Appointment of Councilmember Snyder to Downtown Development Authority through December 2027

South Brighton General Improvement District

The South Brighton General Improvement District board will consider a resolution to conduct an independent mail ballot election asking eligible voters to authorize a mill levy on all properties within the district. The meeting follows the regular city council meeting and includes approval of the October 2025 meeting minutes.

• Resolution to call an independent mail ballot election for a mill levy on all district properties
• Approval of minutes from the October 21, 2025 South Brighton GID meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The Brighton Historic Preservation Commission will consider proofs for a fundraiser sticker project and vote on budget priorities for surveys and a preservation plan. The meeting also includes officer elections and public comment.

• Consideration of Jonathan Travis as Voting Member
• Officer Elections
• Vote on fundraiser sticker proofs
• Vote on budget priorities for surveys and preservation plan
• Public Comment

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session covering four topics: a monthly contract listing for May 2026, a presentation on metropolitan districts, a proposal for naming rights at the Brighton RecPlex, and a ballot measure proposal for the South Brighton General Improvement District (GID). No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Executed Contract Listing - May 2026 (ID-206-26)
• Metro District Presentation (6.30.26) ButlerSnow v2
• Brighton RecPlex Naming Rights proposal (ID-208-26)
• South Brighton GID Ballot Measure Proposal (ID-214-26)
• Colorado Electric Vehicle Charging Model Land Use Code (ID-215-26)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss several administrative and policy items. Discussions include metropolitan district presentations, naming rights for the Brighton RecPlex, and a South Brighton GID ballot measure proposal.

• Brighton RecPlex Naming Rights
• South Brighton GID Ballot Measure Proposal
• Colorado Electric Vehicle Charging Model Land Use Code and Guidance
• Metro District Presentation: ButlerSnow v2
• Executed Contract Listing - May 2026

Sustainability Advisory Board

The Sustainability Advisory Board will discuss the 2024 Brighton Sustainability Plan project update and work plan. Members will consider adopting new bylaws and the Dark Sky Ordinance. Staff will provide an update on waste hauler licensing. Future topics include electrifying the Colorado National Speedway.

• Presentation: 2024 Brighton Sustainability Plan project update and work plan discussion
• Unfinished Business: Bylaws development and adoption
• Unfinished Business: Dark Sky Ordinance
• Report: Staff update on waste hauler licensing project
• Future agenda item: Electrify the Speedway at the Colorado National Speedway

District Plan Commission

At its July 9 meeting, the Brighton District Plan Commission will review and clarify its communication processes, define subcommittee authority and work areas, and consider planning for the Adams County Fair. The commission will also receive a staff update on Rally 2026 and hear announcements about a United Power Grant and the upcoming Culture Fest on August 29. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• DPC Communication – clarify processes and review flow chart
• Subcommittee Delegation of Authority – defining roles, responsibilities, and work areas
• Adams County Fair Planning
• Staff update on Rally 2026 (presented by Aly Cooper)
• Announcements: United Power Grant and Culture Fest (August 29)

Brighton Housing Authority

The Brighton Housing Authority Board will consider routine items such as approving the June 4, 2026 minutes, the April financial report, and the April occupancy report, and will approve the meeting agenda. After brief updates from staff and the city, commissioners will vote on Resolution 26-07-01, which amends the subdevelopment agreement with Pedcor Development Associates for the Retreat at Brighton Ridge apartment homes project. No public comment is scheduled.

• Approval of minutes for June 4, 2026 Board meeting
• Approval of April financial report
• Approval of April occupancy report
• Board process presentation by Christie Doherty (HR Choice)
• Resolution 26-07-01: Pedcor amendment to subdevelopment agreement for Retreat at Brighton Ridge apartments

Planning Commission

The Brighton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning map amendment for the Case Farms property, requesting changes to R-2, R-3, C-3, and O zoning districts. Staff analysis indicates the proposal aligns with the Comprehensive Plan and future land use designations. The meeting also includes a public hearing on Parks & Open Space code amendments and a study session on temporary sign code changes.

• Public Hearing: Case Farms Rezoning (232 acres south of Bromley Lane)
• Public Hearing: Parks & Open Space Code Amendment
• Study Session: Temporary Sign Code Amendments
• Approval of May 14, 2026, Planning Commission minutes
• Joint Study Session with City Council scheduled for June 9, 2026

City Council

The Brighton City Council will consider approving a purchase agreement for Lupton Meadows assets and a right-of-way vacation for a 0.495-acre parcel near East Bridge Street. The meeting also includes appointments to the Downtown Development Authority and the Brighton Housing Authority.

• Purchase agreement with Platte Land and Water for Lupton Meadows assets
• Right-of-way vacation for 0.495 acres near East Bridge Street
• Appointments to Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
• Appointments to Brighton Housing Authority
• Hauler licensing ordinance for initial consideration

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a purchase and sale agreement with Platte Land and Water, LLC for real property, water shares, and reservoirs. The consent agenda also includes appointments to the Downtown Development Authority and Brighton Housing Authority. Two ordinances will be introduced for initial consideration: a right-of-way vacation near East Bridge Street and a new solid waste hauler licensing program.

• Resolution to approve purchase and sale agreement with Platte Land and Water, LLC for Lupton Meadows property, water shares, and reservoirs
• Appointment of Councilmember Green and Mayor Mills to the Downtown Development Authority through December 2027
• Appointment of six new members to the Downtown Development Authority with terms through 2027-2030
• Ordinance for right-of-way vacation of 0.495 acres north of East Bridge Street, south of Royal Pine Street
• Ordinance for regulation and licensing of solid waste haulers within Brighton

Brighton Youth Commission

The Brighton Youth Commission will discuss approval of minutes, receive updates on YOCB and the upcoming City BBQ, and finalize plans for the BYC retreat (July 10-12, $200 per person). Members will also prepare for new member inductions on August 4 and elections on August 6.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• BYC retreat on July 10-12 with $200 per person fee
• City BBQ volunteer opportunity on July 23
• New member inductions scheduled for August 4
• Youth Commission elections scheduled for August 6

District Plan Commission

The District Plan Commission will discuss and clarify internal processes, including a communication flow chart and delegation of authority for subcommittees. Staff will provide updates on Rally 2026 and the city's comprehensive plan update.

• Discuss DPC communication flow chart
• Define subcommittee roles and responsibilities
• Staff update on Rally 2026
• Staff update on Comprehensive Plan Update
• United Power Grant announcement

The commission approved the minutes from the May meeting. Staff presented updates on the Brighton Comprehensive Plan's future land use map, but no agenda items were decided before the meeting ended abruptly due to an internet outage.

• Approved May meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

City Council

The Brighton City Council will hold final readings on two ordinances: one amending the land use code for wireless communication facilities, and another adding a new article to the municipal code prohibiting unauthorized camping on private property. The council will also consider resolutions adopting a revised 2023-2027 strategic plan, approving a development agreement amendment for Telluride Business Park, and adopting the 2026 Adams County hazard mitigation plan. A public hearing is scheduled for matters not on the agenda.

• Final reading of ordinance amending Section 10.04 of the Land Use and Development Code for wireless communication facilities
• Final reading of ordinance adding Article 8-26 to the municipal code prohibiting unauthorized camping on private property
• Resolution adopting the revised 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
• Resolution approving a development agreement amendment for Telluride Business Park (approx. 6.52 acres near Southern Street and East Bridge Street)
• Resolution adopting the 2026 Multi-Jurisdictional Adams County Hazard Mitigation Plan

City Council

This meeting includes final readings of ordinances on wireless communication facilities and banning unauthorized camping on private property, as well as an initial vote to adopt the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code. Resolutions include approving a development agreement amendment for Telluride Business Park and adopting the revised 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and the 2026 Adams County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The council will also consider a second amendment to an intergovernmental agreement for Sable Boulevard Outfall Channel Improvements and go into executive session for negotiations.

• Final vote on ordinance banning unauthorized camping on private property
• First reading of ordinance adopting 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code
• Resolution approving development agreement amendment for Telluride Business Park (6.52 acres near Southern Street)
• Resolution adopting revised 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
• Resolution approving second amendment to IGA for Sable Boulevard Outfall Channel Improvements

Sustainability Advisory Board

The Sustainability Advisory Board will review the 2024 Brighton Sustainability Plan work plan and introduce a Dark Sky Ordinance. The meeting also covers unfinished business regarding bylaws and includes updates on Summerfest tabling and waste hauler licensing.

• 2024 Brighton Sustainability Plan Project Update
• Dark Sky Ordinance Introduction
• Bylaws development and adoption
• Summerfest tabling update
• Waste hauler licensing project update

City Council

Brighton City Council is holding a study session to review several major policy items, including a Housing Needs Assessment update, Comprehensive Plan land use map revisions, and a proposed purchase of the Lupton Meadows Reservoir. Council will also discuss draft ordinances for waste hauler licensing and parks/open space development code amendments. No formal votes are expected at this study session.

• Housing Needs Assessment Update and Housing Action Plan presentation
• Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map update with draft map review
• Lupton Meadows Reservoir Purchase and Sale Agreement discussion
• Draft Waste Hauler Licensing Ordinance (ORD 2026)
• Parks & Open Space Land Use and Development Code amendments

City Council

The City Council will discuss a purchase agreement for Lupton Meadows Reservoir. They will also review a Housing Needs Assessment update and action plan, consider amendments to the Comprehensive Plan's future land use map, and examine parks code amendments and a waste hauler licensing ordinance. Appointments to advisory boards are on the agenda.

• Appointments to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and Downtown Development Authority
• Housing Needs Assessment Update and Housing Action Plan
• Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Update
• Lupton Meadows Reservoir Purchase and Sale Agreement
• Waste Hauler Licensing Ordinance

Brighton Housing Authority

The Brighton Housing Authority will consider two resolutions: one to recommend appointing Tracie Morris to the BHA Board, and another to authorize an MOU with 27J School District for collaboration and exploring opportunities. The board will also hear a presentation from CIRSA and an update on board orientation and executive director report.

• Resolution 26-06-01: Recommend appointing Tracie Morris to BHA Board
• Resolution 26-06-02: Authorize MOU with 27J School District
• CIRSA presentation by Sam Light
• Board orientation process update and discussion
• Approval of March financial reports and occupancy report

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB)

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hear a fitness presentation, a Bike Brighton subcommittee report on upcoming full moon bike rides, and take a tour of the recreation center expansion. They will also receive reports from the Tree Board, Cemetery, and other bodies. Notable upcoming events include the Erger's Dog Park grand opening on June 12 and Summerfest on June 6.

• Full Moon Bike Rides: Strawberry Moon June 30, Buck Moon July 29
• Erger's Dog Park grand opening June 12 at 754 W Southern Street
• Recreation Center expansion tour
• Summerfest June 6 at Carmichael Park
• July 4th celebration at Carmichael Park starting 5pm

City Council

The Brighton City Council will hold a public hearing on amendments to wireless communication facility regulations (first reading). They will also consider an ordinance prohibiting unauthorized camping on private property (initial consideration) and final approval of term limits for boards and commissions. The consent agenda includes approval of updated cemetery rules for Elmwood and Fairview Cemeteries.

• Public hearing on amendments to wireless communication facility code (first reading)
• Ordinance to prohibit unauthorized camping on private property (initial consideration)
• Ordinance establishing term limits for boards, commissions, and authorities (final consideration)
• Approval of 2026 amendment to cemetery rules and regulations for Elmwood and Fairview Cemeteries
• LGBTQ+ Pride Month proclamation

City Council

The Brighton City Council will hold a first reading on amending land use rules for wireless communication facilities, and will consider an ordinance to prohibit unauthorized camping on private property. The council will also give final consideration to creating term limits for boards and commissions, and will approve an amendment to cemetery rules. A proclamation recognizing LGBTQ+ Pride Month is scheduled.

• First reading: ordinance amending Section 10.04 of Land Use and Development Code on wireless communication facilities
• Initial consideration: ordinance adding Article 8-26 to ban unauthorized camping on private property
• Final consideration: ordinance creating term limits for boards, commissions, and authorities
• Consent agenda: resolution approving 2026 amendment to Elmwood and Fairview Cemetery rules
• Proclamation: LGBTQ+ Pride Month

District Plan Commission

The District Plan Commission will review and potentially finalize changes to the strategic advisory plan for the Historic Splendid Valley agricultural district. They will also discuss forming subcommittees for marketing, food security, financing, and farm incubator support. The meeting includes routine items like approving April minutes and staff updates.

• Strategic plan review: finalizing changes to marketing, food security, finance, and farm incubator pillars
• Subcommittee formation: voting on assignments for four priority areas
• Upcoming event participation: planning for Day on the Farm and potential field trip to Jack's Solar Garden
• Previous meeting: approved amended March minutes, discussed agrivoltaics field trip

The commission unanimously approved the Historic Splendid Valley Advisory Plan, formed four subcommittees with assigned members, and decided to focus outreach on the Adams County Fair for 2026, declining participation in other events. Commissioner Sherman committed to submitting a budget request for promotional materials.

• Approved Historic Splendid Valley Advisory Plan (7-0)
• Approved subcommittee assignments: Marketing & Agritourism, Enhancing Local Food Security, Finance & Resource Mobilization, Farm Incubator & Farmer Pipeline Support (7-0)
• Decided to only table at Adams County Fair in 2026, not at Summerfest or Strawberry Moon
• Commissioner Sherman to submit budget request to City of Brighton for event materials

City Council

The Lochbuie Municipal Sewer Board will consider Resolution 26-01 to select PERC Water Corporation as Construction Manager At-Risk for the Lochbuie Wastewater Treatment Facility Supplemental Capacity Project. The project will increase plant capacity by 0.85 million gallons per day to accommodate growth through summer 2028. The board will also approve minutes from the April meeting.

• Resolution 26-01 selecting PERC Water Corp as CMAR for $1,519,201.66
• Project adds 0.85 MGD capacity to treatment plant
• Contract funded 50/50 by Lochbuie and Brighton using PIF funds
• $500,000 line item for Aerzen Blower included in GMP
• PERC bid $1,519,201.66 with 230-day schedule, beating Fischer Construction's $2.49M and 270 days