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Brighton public meetings in 2023

50 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 19, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council discusses software contracts, land use, and business licensing

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding landscaping, business licenses, and water dedication fees. The agenda also includes a contract proposal for Tyler Technologies, Inc. and discussions on parking options near Brighton High School.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-393-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-406-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 10 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Dec 12, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council to discuss facial recognition and financial system replacement

The Brighton City Council will hold a study session on December 12, 2023. The session includes presentations from the Brighton Youth Commission and discussions regarding facial recognition software and the replacement of the city's financial system (ERP).

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Study Session Room
Tue Dec 5, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council considers construction contracts and municipal code amendments

The City Council will review several high-value construction and assessment proposals. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding business licensing, water dedication fees, and property easements.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA — Approve
8 yea
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
CONSENT AGENDA — Approve
8 yea
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-372-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 abstain
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green abstain · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-393-23 — Approve
8 yea
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-402-23 — Approve
8 yea
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-388-23 — Approve
8 yea
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-389-23 — Approve
8 yea
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-390-23 — Approve
8 yea
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-391-23 — Approve
8 yea
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-398-23 — Approve
8 yea
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-23-23 — Approve
8 yea
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
Tue Nov 28, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council reviews community survey and infrastructure projects

The Brighton City Council will hold a study session to discuss several municipal items. Topics include 2023 Community Survey results and US EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant workplans. The session also covers storm improvements, weir replacement, and water dedication updates.

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Study Session Room
Tue Nov 21, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council considers budget amendment, zoning changes, and parking options

The City Council will consider a $2,141,200 budget amendment for various city expenditures. They will also review an ordinance to amend the Bromley Farms zoning map and discuss parking options near Brighton High School.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-352-23 — Approve
5 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski nay · Councilmember Pollack absent · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Nov 9, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Certification of ballot content for Ward 4 special election

The City Council will meet for a special session to certify the ballot content for the Ward 4 Council Member run-off municipal election scheduled for December 5, 2023. The council will also designate drop-off locations for this election.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA — Approve
6 yea · 2 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst absent · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack absent · Councilmember Taddeo yea
RESOLUTIONS — Approve
6 yea · 2 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst absent · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack absent · Councilmember Taddeo yea
Tue Nov 7, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council considers employee benefits and infrastructure service contracts

The City Council will review several consent agenda items including 2024 employee benefits and multiple service contract amendments. The council is also considering an ordinance to amend the municipal code regarding landscaping clearance over roadways.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA — Approve
5 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst absent · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack absent · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Oct 24, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Review of housing needs assessment and high school parking options

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss several municipal items. Topics include reviewing the final Housing Needs and Incentive Strategies Assessment report and exploring parking options near Brighton High School. The council will also discuss tree height code changes for emergency vehicles and utility agreement renewals.

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Study Session Room
Tue Oct 17, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council considers $265 million budget for fiscal year 2024

The City Council will consider adopting the $265,434,894 budget for fiscal year 2024. This includes a property tax levy of 6.650 mills and new city fees effective January 1, 2024. The council will also hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change for the Bromley Farms area.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-347-23 — Continue
6 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst nay · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack absent · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-352-23 — Approve
5 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski nay · Councilmember Pollack absent · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Oct 17, 2023 · 7:00 PM

South Brighton General Improvement District

South Brighton General Improvement District discusses 2024 budget and tax levy

The district will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2024 budget. Members will also consider resolutions for the 2024 mill levy and the designation of the City of Brighton website as the official notice location.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-335-23 — Approve
4 yea · 3 nay · 1 absent
Chairman Mills yea · Member Blackhurst nay · Member Green nay · Member Johnston nay · Member Padilla yea · Member Pawlowski yea · Member Pollack absent · Member Taddeo yea
ID-319-23 — Approve
6 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Chairman Mills yea · Member Blackhurst yea · Member Green yea · Member Johnston nay · Member Padilla yea · Member Pawlowski yea · Member Pollack absent · Member Taddeo yea
ID-320-23 — Approve
4 yea · 3 nay · 1 absent
Chairman Mills yea · Member Blackhurst nay · Member Green nay · Member Johnston nay · Member Padilla yea · Member Pawlowski yea · Member Pollack absent · Member Taddeo yea
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Oct 16, 2023 · 2:00 PM

South Brighton General Improvement District

Procedural meeting for South Brighton General Improvement District

The agenda contains only procedural items and placeholder text. No substantive projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

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Council Chambers
Tue Oct 10, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council Study Session on October 10, 2023

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss several municipal projects and updates. Topics include water dedication requests, recreation center design services, and street infrastructure updates.

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Study Session Room
Tue Oct 3, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

City Council considers utility easement and lodging tax committee amendments

The Brighton City Council will review an ordinance to grant a perpetual easement to Public Service Company of Colorado. The council is also considering amendments to the municipal code regarding the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and the Colorado Enterprise Fund Agreement for small business loans. Additionally, several resolutions for leasing city-owned properties are on the agenda.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA — Approve
6 yea · 2 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack absent · Councilmember Taddeo yea
CONSENT AGENDA — Approve
6 yea · 2 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack absent · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-299-23 — Approve
6 yea · 2 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack absent · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-276-23 — Approve as Amended
6 yea · 2 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack absent · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-288-23 — Approve
6 yea · 2 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack absent · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-313-23 — Approve
6 yea · 2 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack absent · Councilmember Taddeo yea
EXECUTIVE SESSION — Approve
6 yea · 2 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack absent · Councilmember Taddeo yea
Tue Sep 26, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

City Council study session includes energy, water, and economic development updates

The City Council will hold a study session to review several departmental updates. Topics include an easement expansion for Xcel Energy at Homestead Open Space and updates regarding water meter routes.

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Study Session Room
Tue Sep 19, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton Council considers Mile High Logistics Center development

The City Council will review the Mile High Logistics Center planned development and a budget amendment for staff and equipment. The agenda also includes several contract approvals for pump station rehabilitation and audit services. Additionally, the council will hear on subdivision and service plans.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-270-23 — Approve
5 yea · 2 nay · 1 abstain
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green abstain · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack nay · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Sep 12, 2023 · 6:30 PM

City Council

City Council study session covers housing needs and police co-responder program

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss several municipal items. Topics include the implementation of a police co-responder program and an assessment of local housing needs.

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Study Session Room
Tue Sep 12, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council considers lodging tax committee and attorney compensation

The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend the municipal code regarding the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. The council will also review a resolution setting compensation for the City Attorney. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the City Manager's evaluation.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA — Approve
8 yea
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-276-23 — Approve
8 yea
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-266-23 — Approve
8 yea
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
EXECUTIVE SESSION — Approve
8 yea
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
Tue Sep 5, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council considers Mile High Logistics Center and bicycle plan

The City Council will review a public hearing regarding the Mile High Logistics Center planned development. The agenda also includes a resolution for the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Multimodal Plan.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-270-23 — Approve
4 yea · 3 nay · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green absent · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack nay · Councilmember Taddeo nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Aug 22, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

City Council discusses the 2024 recommended budget

The City Council will hold a study session regarding the 2024 Council Budget Check-in. The discussion focuses on the 2024 Recommended Budget.

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Study Session Room
Tue Aug 15, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council considers sales tax increase for public safety

The council will consider a resolution to refer a ballot issue to voters to increase the sales and use tax by 0.15% for public safety. The agenda also includes development agreements for Brighton Crossing and South Main redevelopment. Additionally, the council will review contract amendments for trail and road projects.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-263-23 — Amend
5 yea · 3 nay
Mayor Mills nay · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst nay · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski nay · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-258-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Aug 8, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

City Council study session includes master plan and infrastructure discussions

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss several city planning and department items. Topics include multi-modal transportation plans, trail projects, and design service amendments.

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Study Session Room
Tue Aug 1, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Public hearing for South Main Redevelopment Planned Development

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the South Main Redevelopment at the corner of South Main Street and West Bromley Lane. The agenda also includes a $4,099,595.00 contract with Brown & Caldwell, Inc. and tax incentives for Olive Garden Holdings, LLC.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-245-23 — Approve
6 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack absent · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-251-23 — Approve
4 yea · 3 nay · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst nay · Councilmember Green nay · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack absent · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jul 25, 2023 · 6:15 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council Study Session scheduled for July 25, 2023

The City Council will hold a study session to review several departmental presentations. Topics include E-470 authority, private activity bond assignments, and the Brighton Housing Authority.

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Study Session Room
Tue Jul 25, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

City Council considers Cisco Systems Capital Corporation contract

The City Council will meet for a special session to consider a resolution regarding a proposal from Cisco Systems Capital Corporation. The council is reviewing a contract totaling $1,982,067.31.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-244-23 — Approve
8 yea
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
Tue Jul 18, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council to consider new fees and charges effective August 1, 2023

The City Council will review resolutions regarding updated city fees and participation in the November 2023 coordinated election. The agenda also includes an amendment to the Adams County Head Start Program memorandum of understanding and naming a new municipal service center.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-230-23 — Approve
5 yea · 3 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green nay · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack nay · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jul 11, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

City Council considers additional $35,000 in lodging tax grants for 2023

The City Council will meet for a special session to consider a resolution regarding the Lodging Tax Fund. The item involves approving additional grant amounts and designating specific recipients for the 2023 calendar year.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA — Amend
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-219-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
Tue Jul 11, 2023 · 6:15 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council to discuss public safety tax and fee resolution amendments

The City Council study session includes discussions on proposed amendments to the city's fee resolution and the public safety tax. The agenda also features updates on the Adams County Detention Center and the Parks & Recreation department, as well as a memorandum of understanding for the Adams County Head Start playground.

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Study Session Room
Tue Jun 20, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

City Council considers road improvements and municipal code amendments

The City Council will review a $3.8 million contract for transportation preservation, a right-of-way vacation in Ridgeline Vista, and several municipal code updates. The meeting also includes appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-216-23 — Approve
5 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green nay · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla absent · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack absent · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jun 13, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council reviews 2022 annual audit results during study session

The City Council will hold a study session to review the 2022 annual audit results and hear a presentation from the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. The council will also consider procurement for a transportation preservation project and a waiver for fleet vehicle equipment.

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Study Session Room
Tue Jun 6, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton Council considers $46.8 million budget amendment for city services

The City Council will review several subdivision plans and budget amendments. This includes a $46.8 million appropriation for school resource officers, parks positions, and other funds. The council will also consider ordinances regarding municipal code updates and right-of-way vacations.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-203-23 — Approve
5 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Mayor Mills absent · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack nay · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-205-23 — Approve
5 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Mayor Mills absent · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack nay · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 10 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 23, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council reviews community surveys and public safety tax results

The City Council will hold a study session to review drafts for the NCS community survey, including timelines and Spanish-language materials. The session also includes reviewing public safety tax survey results and a presentation from the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission.

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Study Session Room
Tue May 16, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton Council considers $46,856,273 budget amendment for city services

The City Council will consider a $46,856,273 budget amendment covering school resource officers, parks positions, and wastewater costs. The meeting also includes final readings on updates to the National Electrical Code and municipal animal and traffic ordinances.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-145-23 — Approve
5 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst absent · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack nay · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-146-23 — Approve
5 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst absent · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack nay · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-170-23 — Approve
5 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst absent · Councilmember Green nay · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-186-23 — Approve
6 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst absent · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 6 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 9, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

City Council reviews final draft of 2023 Strategic Plan

The City Council will hold a study session to review the final draft of the 2023 Strategic Plan. The session includes discussions on North and South Outfall IGA amendments and a proposed policy for ceremonies at meetings. Additionally, the council will receive an IT department update.

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Study Session Room
Tue May 2, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

City Council considers utility contracts, code amendments, and wastewater fees

The City Council will review several master price agreements for utilities engineering and maintenance services. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding animal codes, traffic, and accessory dwelling standards, as well as discussions on wastewater fees.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-150-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-145-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-146-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-170-23 — Approve
5 yea · 3 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green nay · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack nay · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Apr 25, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council discusses municipal code updates and infrastructure projects

The City Council will hold a study session regarding several city projects and code amendments. Discussions include updates to animal and parking ordinances, as well as progress on bridge street widening and fiber optic installations.

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Study Session Room
Tue Apr 18, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council discusses Riverfront subdivision and accessory dwelling standards

The City Council will consider a final plat and development agreement for the 52.982-acre Riverfront subdivision. Additionally, officials will discuss new accessory dwelling standards for agricultural, commercial, and industrial uses.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
EXECUTIVE SESSION — Approve
7 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack nay · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 10 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Apr 11, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council Study Session includes parking and traffic safety discussions

The City Council will hold a study session covering several municipal updates. Discussions include a parking proposal for Brighton High School, traffic safety regarding red light cameras, and updates on Bridge Street widening.

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Study Session Room
Tue Apr 4, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton Council considers marijuana business regulations and animal shelter services

The City Council is considering several resolutions, including directing staff to prepare ordinances for marijuana businesses such as stores, cultivation facilities, and testing facilities. The agenda also includes an intergovernmental agreement for animal shelter services and juvenile assessment services through The Link.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-115-23 — Approve
5 yea · 3 nay
Mayor Mills nay · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst nay · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski nay · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-118-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
EXECUTIVE SESSION — Approve
7 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Mar 21, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton Council considers $26 million contract amendment and park improvements

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding municipal code updates for theft, harassment, and goat keeping. The agenda also includes multiple resolutions for Water Tower Park projects and a large contract amendment for the Municipal Service Center.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (18 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
CONSENT AGENDA — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-77-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-102-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-64-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-67-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-68-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-71-23 — Approve
6 yea · 1 abstain · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green abstain · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-72-23 — Approve
6 yea · 1 abstain · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green abstain · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-73-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-85-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-88-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-95-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-96-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-97-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-98-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-99-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
EXECUTIVE SESSION — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
Tue Mar 14, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council study session includes landscaping, impact fees, and park updates

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss several municipal topics. Discussions include proposed amendments to the landscaping code, an updated impact fee study proposal, and renovations for Water Tower Park.

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Study Session Room
Tue Mar 7, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council discusses traffic codes, rezoning, and park grants

The City Council will consider several ordinances including a residential speed limit reduction and property rezonings. The agenda also includes a grant application for Benedict Park improvements and various utility easements.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-28-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-70-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Feb 28, 2023 · 6:15 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council discusses public safety tax and park improvements

The City Council is holding a study session to review several municipal presentations. Discussions include a grant application for Benedict Park improvements and a public safety tax. The council will also discuss wastewater processing transfers and growth forecasts.

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Study Session Room
Tue Feb 28, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council considers economic incentives for Amprius Technologies, Inc.

The City Council will consider a resolution to approve economic incentives for Amprius Technologies, Inc. as part of Project Maverick. The proposed incentives include a 50 percent use tax rebate and a municipal real property tax rebate for five years.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-69-23 — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst absent · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA — Approve
7 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst absent · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
Tue Feb 21, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council considers $11.2 million budget amendment

The City Council will review an $11,289,563 budget amendment to support various city funds and projects. The agenda also includes several contracts for park and pool improvements and a first reading of water use restrictions.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-50-23 — Approve
5 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst absent · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack nay · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Feb 14, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

The City Council will review a land purchase and various city improvement projects.

The Brighton City Council is holding a study session to review several municipal topics. Discussions include the completion of a land purchase for HSV Target Property #1 and park improvement projects. The council will also hear presentations on water conservation and the Oasis Resurfacing Project.

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Study Session Room
Tue Feb 7, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council considers reducing residential speed limits to 25 mph

The City Council will consider an ordinance to update the Model Traffic Code and reduce residential speed limits from 30 to 25 mph. The agenda also includes approving a lease for property at 14950 Brighton Road and discussing a vacancy in Ward 4.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-28-23 — Approve
6 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston nay · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack absent · Councilmember Taddeo yea
ID-33-23 — Approve
6 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski nay · Councilmember Pollack absent · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jan 24, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council discusses future land use and development code amendments

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint study session to discuss several policy items. Topics include compensation for boards and commissions, marijuana regulations, and potential changes to the development code.

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Study Session Room
Tue Jan 17, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council to review charter procedures and appoint housing officials

The City Council will review procedures for adopting and amending the City Charter. The council also plans to appoint members to the Brighton Housing Authority and an independent ethics counsel.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
EXECUTIVE SESSION — Approve
5 yea · 2 absent · 2 nay
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Cushing absent · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst absent · Councilmember Green nay · Councilmember Johnston yea · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack nay · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jan 10, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Brighton City Council reviews housing appointments and Bronco money allocations

This study session includes a review of appointments to the Brighton Housing Authority. The council will also receive a legislative update and a presentation regarding proposed allocations of Broncos monies.

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Study Session Room
Tue Jan 3, 2023 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Final votes on Swink Property annexation and zoning amendments

The City Council will consider the final reading for annexing approximately 150.586 acres of land known as the Swink Property. The council will also review zoning changes for this property and updates to the Land Use & Development Code. Additionally, the agenda includes an opioid intergovernmental agreement and a grant for Cherry Meadows Park.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-340-22 — Approve
7 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Mayor Mills yea · Mayor Pro Tem Cushing nay · Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst yea · Councilmember Green yea · Councilmember Johnston absent · Councilmember Padilla yea · Councilmember Pawlowski yea · Councilmember Pollack yea · Councilmember Taddeo yea
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.