Cherry Hills Village public meetings in 2024

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The December 30, 2024 regular meeting of the Cherry Hills Village Art Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2025.

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The Art Commission will discuss the 'Resilience' series recognition plaque, a fundraiser, and a financial update. The body is expected to review bids for a vertical outdoor sign with a proposed budget of $4,000.00 to $5,000.00.

• Review of bids for the 'Resilience' series recognition plaque ($4,000.00-$5,000.00 budget)
• Planning for a February 2025 Artist Talk
• Planning for a fundraising event tentatively scheduled for September 18, 2025
• Financial update on the 2025 budget of $25,000.00

The Cherry Hills Village Art Commission approved the silver etched plaque design for the 'Resilience' series and added two recent donors to it. They also scheduled the Artist Talk for March 2025, with a $250 stipend per artist, and discussed a fall Canvas and Cocktails fundraiser. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no new business.

• Approved silver etched plaque design from Signs By Tomorrow (unanimous)
• Approved adding two recent donors to the plaque (unanimous)
• Scheduled Artist Talk for March 3, 5, 6, or 12, 2025, 6:30-8:00 pm
• Approved $250 stipend per artist for the Artist Talk
• Approved November 25, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The December 12, 2024, meeting of the Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan amendment for BRAVE Academy. The body is also scheduled to take final readings on the 2025 budget and appropriations, as well as supplemental appropriations for IT subscriptions and ARPA grant funds.

• Public hearing on Resolution 25 to increase BRAVE Academy enrollment to 208 students at 3651 South Colorado Boulevard
• Final reading of Council Bill 8 and 9 regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and property taxes
• Final reading of Council Bill 7 for ARPA grant funds and IT subscription appropriations
• Construction contract with SWI Excavating LLC for water tap and meter pit installation at 4805 South Albion Street
• Adoption of 2025 GID budgets for Charlou Park 3rd Filing and Southmoor Circle/Hudson Parkway

The City Council approved a site plan amendment allowing BRAVE Academy to increase enrollment to a maximum of 208 students in grades K-12 at 3651 S. Colorado Boulevard, with conditions including an updated traffic analysis when enrollment reaches 150 students. The approval followed a public hearing and amendments to the development agreement, including adding Mansfield and Albion to the list of streets for traffic monitoring. The council also approved the 2025 budget, a purchasing policy update, and continued the Quincy Farm annual plan to January 2025.

• Approved BRAVE Academy site plan amendment to increase enrollment to 208 students (5-1)
• Approved development agreement amendment adding Mansfield and Albion to traffic monitoring streets (5-1)
• Approved Council Bill 7, ARPA and IT subscription appropriations (6-0)
• Approved Council Bill 8, 2025 budget and property tax levy (6-0)
• Approved Council Bill 9, 2025 appropriations (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 18, purchasing policy update (unanimous)
• Continued Cherry Hills Land Preserve 2025 Quincy Farm Annual Plan to January 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Charlou Park 3 GID 2025 budget with mill levy increase to 10 mills (unanimous)

Southmoor Circle and Hudson Parkway General Improvement District

The Cherry Hills Village Southmoor Circle and Hudson Parkway General Improvement District Board will consider adopting the 2025 budget and setting the mill levy at 10.500 mills. The estimated revenues are $16,403 and expenditures $19,010. The board will also approve the November 19, 2024, meeting minutes as part of the consent agenda.

• Consider Resolution 3, Series 2024, adopting the 2025 GID budget
• Set mill levy at 10.500 mills for 2025, generating $15,283 in property tax revenue
• Estimated 2025 revenues: $16,403; expenditures: $19,010
• Projected ending fund balance of $11,058, including $10,000 debt service reserve
• Approval of November 19, 2024, meeting minutes

Charlou Park 3rd Filing General Improvement District

The Cherry Hills Village Charlou Park 3rd Filing General Improvement District Board will consider Resolution 3, Series 2024, adopting the 2025 budget and setting a mill levy of 10.000 mills. The levy is up from 7.000 mills in 2024 due to higher bond debt service and a property tax abatement. Estimated revenues total $34,501 and expenditures $30,620, with a projected ending fund balance of $34,894.

• Resolution 3, Series 2024 adopting the 2025 GID budget and setting mill levy at 10.000 mills
• Estimated 2025 revenue of $34,501, up $7,407 from 2024
• Estimated 2025 expenditures of $30,620 including bond principal/interest and administrative costs
• Projected ending fund balance of $34,894 with a $33,300 debt service reserve
• 2024 assessed valuation for GID at $3,300,139

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan amendment for clubhouse renovations at Glenmoor Country Club. The meeting also includes a review of minutes from the October 8, 2024, meeting.

• Public Hearing: Glenmoor Country Club Site Plan Amendment for clubhouse renovations

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Glenmoor Country Club clubhouse renovation site plan amendment, with a condition that the concrete pad for future pickleball courts be removed from the proposal. The recommendation will go to the City Council for final decision. The commission also approved the October 8, 2024 minutes unanimously.

• Approved minutes of October 8, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Glenmoor Country Club clubhouse renovation site plan with condition to remove concrete pad (5-0)
• Motion to recommend approval without condition failed (no second)

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The December 5, 2024 regular meeting of the Cherry Hills Village Board of Adjustment and Appeals has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 2, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled – no business conducted

City Council

This agenda is procedural boilerplate; the City Council is not holding a regular meeting but may attend two orientation sessions for new council members on December 3 and 5, 2024, at City Hall. No specific decisions or public hearings are listed.

• New Council Orientation 1st session: Dec 3, 9:00-10:30 AM
• New Council Orientation 2nd session: Dec 5, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The Cherry Hills Village Art Commission will meet to hear project briefs from Art Consultant Chris Stevens and discuss ongoing projects including the 'Resilience' series recognition plaque, the Hampden Underpass mural, and a financial update. New business includes a fundraising and end-of-year letter. The meeting will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of September 28, 2024 minutes
• Presentation of project briefs by Art Consultant Chris Stevens
• Discussion of 'Resilience' series recognition plaque
• Discussion of possible Hampden Underpass mural
• New business: Fundraising & end of year letter

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2025 proposed budget and appropriations. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a site plan amendment for BRAVE Academy and review a 2025 annual plan for the Cherry Hills Land Preserve.

• Public hearing for Resolution 25 to increase BRAVE Academy enrollment to 208 students at 3651 South Colorado Boulevard
• Public hearing on the 2025 Proposed Budget (Council Bills 8 and 9)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Arapahoe County for 2025 dispatch services totaling $140,716.79
• Council Bill 7 to amend the 2024 budget for ARPA grant funds and IT subscriptions
• Change orders for Halcyon Construction Inc regarding the Quincy Farm Historic Barn Rehabilitation

Southmoor Circle and Hudson Parkway General Improvement District

The Cherry Hills Village Southmoor Circle and Hudson Parkway General Improvement District Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget. The budget estimates revenues of $16,951 and expenditures of $19,020, with an ending fund balance of $11,596. Staff recommend reducing the mill levy from 12.80 to 11.00 due to accumulated excess reserves. The board will not adopt the budget until the December 11, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing on 2025 proposed budget for the Southmoor/Hudson Parkway GID
• Estimated 2025 revenues: $16,951; expenditures: $19,020; ending fund balance: $11,596
• Proposed mill levy reduction from 12.800 to 11.000
• Bond principal and interest payments of $10,310 and $7,470 in 2025 budget
• Debt service reserve of $10,000 and TABOR restricted fund balance of $570 included

Charlou Park 3rd Filing General Improvement District

The Cherry Hills Village Charlou Park 3rd Filing General Improvement District Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget. The budget calls for raising the mill levy from 7.00 to 10.00 mills to cover higher bond debt service and replace a property tax abatement. No action will be taken at this meeting; adoption is scheduled for December 11, 2024.

• Public hearing on 2025 proposed budget for the Charlou Park 3rd Filing GID
• Proposed mill levy increase from 7.00 mills (2024) to 10.00 mills (2025)
• Estimated 2025 revenues: $34,501; expenditures: $30,560
• Projected 2025 ending fund balance: $34,954 including debt service reserve of $33,300
• Budget notification published in the Villager Newspaper and mailed to GID members

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission will discuss and vote on the Draft 2025 PTRC Projects & Priorities, review upcoming events, and receive staff reports on Quincy Farm projects including the Big Barn and Pond. The meeting includes consent agenda approval of previous minutes and reports from the chair, commissioners, and staff.

• Approval of Draft 2025 PTRC Projects & Priorities (budget items include $10,000 for park improvements, $21,500 for special events, $25,000 for new trail maps, and $30,000 for a sidewalk gap study)
• Event review and planning for upcoming parks programs
• Staff report on Quincy Farm Big Barn ($760,000) and Pond ($100,000) projects
• Staff report on upcoming events in parks

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will decide whether to continue a public hearing for Glenmoor Country Club's site plan amendment to renovate the clubhouse and add pickleball courts. The applicant has requested a continuance to the December 10, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, audience participation, consent agenda, and reports.

• Public hearing – continuance requested for Glenmoor Country Club site plan amendment at 110 Glenmoor Drive for clubhouse renovations and pickleball courts

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting for November 7, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The City Council will meet to receive legal advice regarding a site plan amendment application from BRAVE Academy for increased enrollment. The meeting also includes a review of unaudited third-quarter financial reports.

• Executive session regarding BRAVE Academy site plan amendment for increased enrollment
• Review of unaudited September 2024 financial statements
• Proposed $1.2 million interfund transfer from General Fund to Capital Fund for ARPA projects
• Quarterly Municipal Court Report

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The October 28, 2024 regular meeting of the Cherry Hills Village Art Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2024. This agenda contains only procedural notice of cancellation with no substantive items.

City Council

The Cherry Hills Village City Council will hear a presentation from the Denver Regional Council of Governments on its Regional Housing Needs Assessment, which estimates 511,000 housing units needed in the region by 2050. The council will also consider Resolution 23, Series 2024, accepting a donation from the Cherry Hills Land Preserve for the renovation of the Big Barn at Quincy Farm. Other business includes approval of October 1, 2024 minutes and reports.

• Presentation of DRCOG Regional Housing Needs Assessment
• Resolution 23 accepting donation for Big Barn renovation at Quincy Farm
• Audience participation period (limit 5 minutes per speaker)
• Reports from Mayor, Council Members, City Manager, and City Attorney

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The October 10, 2024 regular meeting of the Cherry Hills Village Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2024. No agenda items will be discussed at the cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no actions or discussions held

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a request from BRAVE Academy to increase its maximum enrollment. The commission will also review minutes from June and July 2024.

• Site Plan Amendment request by BRAVE Academy to increase enrollment to 208 students (K-12) at 3651 S. Colorado Blvd.

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting for October 3, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session on the 2025 Proposed Budget, which includes $19.17 million in total appropriations and a $2.1 million increase in the General Fund ending balance. Key changes include a $60,000 police vehicle replacement, a $50,000 cost increase for the Quincy Farm Well, and a proposal to transfer $722,000 in transportation-related revenues to a new Capital Fund. The regular meeting will follow with routine items such as approval of minutes and reports.

• Study session on 2025 Proposed Budget with $19.17M appropriations
• $60,000 police vehicle replacement due to totaled vehicle
• $50,000 cost increase for Quincy Farm Well in Parks Fund
• Proposal to transfer $722,000 in transportation revenues to new Capital Fund
• Property tax revenue impacts from state bills SB24-233 and HB24B-1001

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The Cherry Hills Village Art Commission will discuss and prioritize projects for newly hired Art Consultant Chris Stevens under a one-year $10,000 contract. Items include a donor plaque for the 'Resilience' sculpture series, a new sculpture-on-loan piece, and event planning. Commissioners will also consider updates to the Artist Directory and a possible mural for the Hampden underpass.

• Discussion of projects for Art Consultant Chris Stevens under a $10,000 contract at $125/hour
• Planning for a 24"x24" stainless steel donor plaque for the 'Resilience' series at John Meade Park
• Update to the Artist Directory (first revision since 2022)
• Possible Hampden Underpass mural (amended item)
• Financial update including $5,000 art-on-loan extension payment and art donation installation by Yoshitomo Saito

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the second reading of Council Bill 4 to rezone a parcel owned by Cherry Hills Country Club from R-3 to O-1. They will also discuss a resolution urging a no vote on Ballot Question 300 and approve software service agreements. A study session will review the draft 2025 Quincy Farm Annual Plan, which includes a budget of $691,650 for projects such as barn renovations, pond dredging, and bridge replacement.

• Public hearing: Council Bill 4, Series 2024 — second reading to rezone Cherry Hills Country Club parcel (Lot 1, Carmel Lane Subdivision) from R-3 to O-1
• Resolution 20, Series 2024 — urging a no vote on Ballot Question 300 at the November 5, 2024 election
• Resolution 22, Series 2024 — approving a software-as-a-service agreement with Tyler Technologies for municipal court software
• Consent agenda: Resolution 19, Series 2024 — approving a software subscription with Fifth Asset Inc DBA DebtBook for new accounting standards
• Study session: Draft 2025 Quincy Farm Annual Plan — includes $691,650 in City spending for projects (e.g., Big Barn renovation, pond dredging, footbridge replacement)

The City Council approved a rezoning of a Cherry Hills Country Club-owned parcel from R-3 residential to O-1 open space, aligning with the Master Plan. The council also approved a resolution urging a no vote on Ballot Question 300, extended a subdivision improvement agreement deadline, and approved a $96,000 software contract for municipal court software.

• Approved rezoning of Lot 1, Carmel Lane Subdivision from R-3 to O-1 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 20 urging no vote on Ballot Question 300 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Subdivision Improvement Agreement for George W. Calkins Trust Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved $96,000 software agreement with Tyler Technologies for municipal court (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including DebtBook software subscription and August 6 minutes
• Approved September 3, 2024 minutes (4-0-1, with one abstention)

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for September 12, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on October 10, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled; no items discussed.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled September 10, 2024 meeting of the Cherry Hills Village Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2024.

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The regularly scheduled September 5, 2024 meeting of the Cherry Hills Village Board of Adjustment and Appeals has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 3, 2024.

City Council

The Cherry Hills Village City Council will meet to decide whether to approve a construction contract for the rehabilitation of the historic Quincy Farm Big Barn. The meeting will also include a second reading of a bill amending contract delegation duties and two resolutions related to November ballot measures.

• Approve $718,408 construction contract with Halcyon Construction for Quincy Farm Historic Barn Rehabilitation
• Second reading of Council Bill 5, Series 2024 amending delegation of contract duties to City Manager
• Resolution 16, Series 2024 setting ballot title for citizen-initiated measure on November 5 election
• Resolution 17, Series 2024 submitting advisory question to voters on November 5 ballot
• Resolution 18, Series 2024 amending and restating City’s Purchasing Policy

The City Council approved a construction contract with Halcyon Construction for the rehabilitation of the historic Big Barn at Quincy Farm, with a total maximum expenditure of $754,328 including contingency. The council also approved a citizen-initiated charter amendment measure and an advisory question for the November 5 ballot, and passed an ordinance delegating certain contract duties from the Mayor to the City Manager. The purchasing policy update was discussed but tabled for revisions.

• Approved $718,408 construction contract with Halcyon Construction for Quincy Farm barn rehab, plus $35,920 contingency (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 16 placing citizen-initiated charter amendment on Nov 5 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 17 placing advisory question on Nov 5 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved Council Bill 5 delegating contract duties from Mayor to City Manager (4-1, Maguire no)
• Approved August 26, 2024 minutes (4-0-1, Sheldon abstained)
• Tabled purchasing policy update for staff revisions

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The Cherry Hills Village Art Commission will discuss unfinished business from July, including a recognition plaque for the 'Resilience' sculpture series, hiring an art consultant, updating the artist directory, and the 2025 draft budget of $25,000. Reports will cover a financial update, an art donation by Yoshitomo Saito, and upcoming community events.

• Consideration of a donor plaque for 'Resilience' series at John Meade Park; quotes range from $1,400 for cast aluminum to $4–5,000 for custom work
• Interviewing art consultant candidate Chris Stevens (hourly rate to be requested)
• 2025 draft budget of $25,000, including potential High Line Canal underpass mural at Hampden (requires Denver coordination)
• Update on sculpture donation by Yoshitomo Saito, installation scheduled for late August
• Planning for a silent auction fundraiser using remaining 2024 budget ($2–3,000)

City Council

City Council will discuss a proposed emergency ordinance to place a measure on the November 5, 2024, ballot regarding the management and protection of Quincy Farm. The meeting also includes a study session on information technology infrastructure and cyber security.

• Council Bill 6, Series 2024: Proposed ballot measure for Quincy Farm management and conservation easement
• Professional Services Agreement with Mountain State Construction for $49,810.00 to erect two structures at 2101 W. Quincy Avenue
• Resolution 15, Series 2024: Intergovernmental Agreement with Arapahoe County for the November 5, 2024 Election
• Study Session: Information Technology update on cyber security and data recovery

The City Council approved an emergency ordinance to submit a Home Rule Charter amendment regarding the management and protection of Quincy Farm to voters at the November 5, 2024 coordinated election. The council also entered executive session for legal advice on a citizen petition and a related ballot measure, and approved a consent agenda including an intergovernmental agreement with Arapahoe County for the election.

• Approved Council Bill 6, Series 2024, submitting Quincy Farm charter amendment to voters (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Aug. 6 minutes, Mountain State Construction agreement, and Arapahoe County election IGA (unanimous)
• Directed staff to act on election notice publication per executive session discussion (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal advice on charter petition and ballot measure (4-0)

City Council

The City Council meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, has been rescheduled to Monday, August 26, 2024. No other items are listed on this agenda.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The August 13, 2024 regular meeting of the Cherry Hills Village Planning & Zoning Commission has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission will hold a regular in-person meeting. They will consider a trail gate request from the Cherry Hills Park Homeowners Association and review a draft of 2025 projects and priorities. Commissioners will also receive staff reports on Quincy Farm and upcoming park events, and the public may speak during the audience participation period.

• Cherry Hills Park Homeowners Association Trail Gate Request (New Business)
• Draft 2025 PTRC Projects & Priorities (New Business)
• Approval of June 13, 2024 meeting minutes (Consent Agenda)
• Staff reports: Quincy Farm and Upcoming Events in Parks
• Audience participation period (5 minutes per speaker)

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission unanimously recommended that City Council deny the Cherry Hills Park Homeowners Association's request to install a gate on the city's trail system. The recommendation was based on staff analysis showing the request did not meet city charter or master plan requirements, and police reported no security concerns. The commission also reviewed the draft 2025 projects and priorities, with no additions made.

• Recommended denial of Cherry Hills Park HOA trail gate request (unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss rezoning a parcel of land owned by the Cherry Hills Country Club from R-3 to O-1. The body will also consider an agreement for Arapahoe County Open Space funds for habitat improvements at Quincy Farm Pond.

• Council Bill 4: Rezoning Lot 1 of the Carmel Lane Subdivision Lot Consolidation from R-3 to O-1
• Council Bill 5: Amending Municipal Code regarding delegation of Mayor's contract duties to the City Manager
• Resolution 14: Intergovernmental Agreement for Arapahoe County Open Space Program funds for Quincy Farm Pond Habitat Improvements
• Change Order #3 with Essential Contractors for foundation and concrete slabs at 2101 West Quincy Avenue
• Resolution 13: Reappointing members to the Planning and Zoning Commission

The City Council approved the first reading of a rezoning request from Cherry Hills Country Club to change a parcel at the northwest corner of E. Quincy Avenue and S. University Boulevard from R-3 (1-Acre Residential) to 0-1 (Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Area District). The vote was 6-0, and a public hearing and second reading are set for September 17, 2024. The council also approved a first reading of a bill to delegate contract signing authority from the mayor to the city manager (5-1), and unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement accepting a $241,088 Arapahoe County grant for Quincy Farm Pond habitat improvements.

• Approved first reading of rezoning for Cherry Hills Country Club parcel from R-3 to 0-1 (6-0)
• Set public hearing and second reading for rezoning on September 17, 2024
• Approved first reading of bill delegating contract signing authority from mayor to city manager (5-1)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for Arapahoe County Open Space grant of $241,088 for Quincy Farm Pond improvements (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 16, 2024 minutes, change order with Essential Contractors, and reappointments to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Directed staff to reschedule August 20 meeting to August 19 due to lack of quorum

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals for August 1, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 5, 2024.

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The Cherry Hills Village Art Commission will discuss the 2025 draft budget and continue planning for a donor plaque and silent auction for the 'Resilience' sculpture series. Commissioners will also consider an art consultant and update the artist directory. Reports include a financial update, online donations, an art donation by Yoshitomo Saito, and a sculpture loan extension.

• Discussion of 2025 draft budget (new business)
• Planning for Resilience donor plaque at John Meade Park including fabricator quotes (unfinished business)
• Silent auction for maquettes with possible dates and craft fair review
• Art donation of 'Bamboo Girl' by Yoshitomo Saito (installation plans and orientation)
• Extension of sculpture loan for 'Windsong III' through July 2025

The Cherry Hills Village Art Commission decided to interview Chris Stevens for the art consultant position, with Commissioner Iverson to contact him about availability and hourly rate. They also decided against purchasing a cast aluminum sign for the 'Resilience' series, opting for a more artistic design, and agreed to hold a small fundraiser in fall 2024 using remaining budget funds. The commission approved the June 24, 2024 minutes unanimously.

• Approved June 24, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided against cast aluminum sign for 'Resilience' series; will seek foundry quote
• Decided to interview Chris Stevens for art consultant position
• Decided to hold a small fall 2024 fundraiser with remaining $2-3,000 budget
• Agreed to publish Call for Artists in September Village Crier and updated directory in November

City Council

The Cherry Hills Village City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss a potential amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement regarding salary and paid holidays. The council will also consider unfinished business on a proposed cellular solution to improve coverage, along with consent agenda items including approval of June 4 minutes, 2023 audited financial statements, and a contract extension for a sculpture on loan. New business includes resolutions to accept a donation from the Police Foundation and reappoint a board member.

• Executive session on City Manager employment agreement amendment for salary increase and paid holidays
• Unfinished business: proposed cellular solution (potential 100-foot towers in parks) for improved cell coverage
• Resolution 11, Series 2024: Accepting a donation from Cherry Hills Village Police Foundation for Police Department
• Resolution 12, Series 2024: Reappointing a member to Board of Adjustment and Appeals
• Consent agenda includes approval of June 4, 2024 minutes and 2023 audited financial statements

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request to rezone 3.52 acres at E. Quincy Avenue and S. University Boulevard. The Cherry Hills Country Club seeks to change the designation from R-3 Residential to O-1 Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Area District. The club intends to use the land for landscaping and temporary events without constructing permanent structures.

• Rezoning of 3.52 acres from R-3 Residential to O-1 Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Area District
• Proposed use includes landscaping and temporary special events such as overflow parking and broadcasting trailers
• Property located at the northwest corner of E. Quincy Avenue and S. University Boulevard

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals for July 4, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 1, 2024.

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The commission will discuss design options for a new 'Resilience' series recognition plaque and plan a fall silent auction. Members will also address hiring a new art consultant and the installation of the ‘Bamboo Girl’ sculpture.

• $5,000 extension for Windsong III sculpture loan
• Planning for 'Resilience' series recognition plaque
• Fall silent auction for maquettes
• Hiring process for a new art consultant
• Installation of ‘Bamboo Girl’ by Yoshitomo Saito

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for June 18, 2024, was cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for July 16, 2024.

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The Commission will review exhibits regarding a proposal to install three 100-foot poles at Three Pond Park, Woodie Hollow Park, and City Park to improve cell coverage. This information relates to a potential November ballot measure for a 20-year lease with a Neutral Host. The meeting also includes the election of a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Presentation on cell phone coverage exhibits
• Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Update on Quincy Farm tour for new members
• Planning for Outdoor Movie Night on August 17, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will receive an update on a study regarding cellular coverage improvements. The proposal includes installing three 100-foot poles at City Park, Three Pond Park, and Woodie Hollow Park. A November ballot measure is planned to address a 20-year lease and height limit changes.

• Update on cellular coverage study and proposed 100-foot poles
• Proposed 20-year lease with a Neutral Host for telecommunications infrastructure
• Potential November ballot measure regarding pole height and leasing
• Approval of February 13, 2024, meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The June 6, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting of the Cherry Hills Village Board of Adjustment and Appeals has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 4, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will hold a final reading on a budget amendment to fund additional police officers. The agenda also includes a new policy for recognizing Quincy Farm donors and an update on cell coverage.

• Final reading of Council Bill 3, Series 2024, regarding additional police officer funding
• Adoption of a policy for recognizing Quincy Farm donors
• Acceptance of a memorial bench donation for John Meade Park
• Oral report on cell coverage updates

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The Cherry Hills Village Art Commission will meet to discuss and decide on several items, including the design and material for a donor recognition plaque for the 'Resilience' sculpture series, the hiring of a new art consultant, and whether to update the artist directory. They will also receive updates on the Bamboo Girl sculpture donation and the extension of the Windsong III sculpture loan.

• Discussion of donor plaque for 'Resilience' series with ~50 donors, options from Recognition Art starting at $2,500
• Update on Bamboo Girl sculpture donation: engineering drawings commissioned for $1,200, installation pending
• Extension of Windsong III sculpture loan for one year at $5,000, purchase price inquiry pending
• Art consultant search: Kate Finds Art charges $150/hour, $5,000 budgeted for 2024
• Decision on updating and republishing the artist directory

City Council

The City Council will discuss a supplemental appropriation to the General Fund for more police officers. The body is also considering joining the Centennial State Liquid Investment Pool and appointing new members to city commissions.

• Council Bill 3, Series 2024: Supplemental appropriation in the General Fund for additional police officers
• Resolution 8, Series 2024: Authorization to join the Centennial State Liquid Investment Pool
• Proclamation 2, Series 2024: Designating May 2024 as ALS Awareness Month
• Resolution 6, Series 2024: Appointing Martin Greer and Kevin Kanouff to the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission
• Resolution 7, Series 2024: Appointing and reappointing members to the Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for May 14, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2024.

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission will review the successful May 4 scavenger hunt and decide whether to continue it as an annual event, possibly extending a self-paced version through June 30. They will also discuss upcoming special events, including Movie Night on August 17 and a potential Bike to Work Day station on June 26. The commission will consider approving a bench donation in John Meade Park in memory of Hon. Robert P. Fullerton, with a $1,500 fee and a plaque reading 'Beverlee and Bob Fullerton.'

• Spring Scavenger Hunt recap: 140 attendees, $4,000 budget, staff recommends making it annual
• Bench donation request for John Meade Park in memory of Hon. Robert P. Fullerton, $1,500 fee
• Movie Night tentatively set for August 17, 2024, with $4,000 budget
• Bike to Work Day station proposed for June 26 at City Hall, 7-9 a.m.
• Consent agenda: approval of February 8, 2024 minutes

City Council

The City Council held a first reading of Council Bill 2, Series 2024, which proposes changes to certain fencing requirements. The Council also discussed the impact of current regulations on properties adjacent to state highways and instructed staff to revisit that specific issue at a future meeting.

• Council Bill 2, Series 2024: Amending Section 16-3-120 of the Municipal Code regarding fencing requirements
• Approval of Change Order #001 for the 2024 Slurry Seal Construction Project with A-1 Chipseal Company
• Agreement for Professional Services for Weed Control Services in City Parks and Open Spaces
• Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with CivicPlus LLC for Municipal Engagement Services

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The May 2, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 6, 2024. This agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled for May 2, 2024
• Next regular meeting scheduled for June 6, 2024

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The Cherry Hills Village Art Commission will review the successful Art in the Park event, discuss next steps for a donor plaque for the 'Resilience' sculpture series, and consider hiring a new art consultant for the Sculpture on Loan program. They will also discuss the installation of the donated 'Bamboo Girl' sculpture and a logo redesign.

• Art in the Park event: $460 donated, 92 maps handed out, budget overspent by $191.52
• Donor plaque for 'Resilience' series: artist Joe Norman proposed hexagon or leaf designs
• Art consultant hiring: $5,000 budget, resumes reviewed
• Sculpture on Loan: extension of 'Windsong III' through October offered at $5,000/year
• 'Bamboo Girl' sculpture: $1,200 engineering quote from Yetiworks

City Council

The City Council approved a sculpture donation and a construction contract for John Meade Park. The meeting also addressed municipal code amendments regarding flood insurance and staff holiday compensation.

• Approval of art donation agreement for 'Bamboo Girl' by Yoshitomo Saito
• Approval of $68,722.00 construction contract with L&M Enterprises, Inc. for John Meade Park regrading
• Approval of Council Bill 1-24 to amend municipal code regarding FEMA flood insurance maps
• Addition of two floating holidays for City staff effective March 25, 2024
• Approval of purchase orders with Great Western Buildings for Public Works Facility structures

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The Cherry Hills Village Art Commission is holding a work session on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from 10am to 12pm at City Hall. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only the meeting notice itself. Public attendance is welcome.

• Work session held in-person at City Hall, 2450 East Quincy Avenue

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, May 9, 2024. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for April 11, 2024
• Next regular meeting scheduled for May 9, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission for April 9, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2024.

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The April 4, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting of the Cherry Hills Village Board of Adjustment and Appeals has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2024.

• Meeting canceled
• Next regular meeting May 2, 2024

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for April 2, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is April 16, 2024.

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The Cherry Hills Village Art Commission is meeting to finalize plans for a spring celebration of the 'Resilience' sculpture series and a botanical art show on April 20th, including vendors, activities, and decorations. They will also discuss a logo redesign, review resumes for a new art consultant, and receive an update on the accepted donation of Yoshitomo Saito's 'Bamboo Girl' sculpture.

• Spring event on April 20th, noon-2pm, at John Meade Park with food trucks, face painters, and a bounce castle
• Botanical art show on loan from Denver Botanic Gardens, April 15th-June 1st, approved by City Council
• Yoshitomo Saito's 'Bamboo Girl' sculpture donation accepted by City Council; installation at Clarkson and Quincy Ave.
• Commission to review resumes for a new art consultant; $5,000 budgeted for 2024
• CHVAC logo redesign discussion; potential budget reallocation needed

City Council

The City Council will discuss several construction contracts and a flood insurance study update. Key items include the replacement of a building and the addition of a covered storage facility at the 2101 West Quincy Avenue Public Works facility.

• Purchase orders with Great Western Buildings for $70,560 for two structures at 2101 West Quincy Avenue
• Construction contract with Metro Pavers Inc. for the 2024 Mill and Overlay CIP Program
• Construction contract with Vance Brothers Inc. for the 2024 Chipseal CIP Program
• Council Bill 1, Series 2024 to adopt FEMA's revised Flood Insurance Study and Rate Map
• Art Donation Agreement for 'Bamboo Girl' by Yoshitomo Saito

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The commission reviewed a proposal from the Cherry Hills Park Homeowners Association to install three gates on public trail easements. Staff noted that the request may conflict with the City's Master Plan regarding open character and connectivity. The commission will provide a recommendation to the City Council for a final decision.

• Cherry Hills Park HOA trail gate request
• Spring Scavenger Hunt planning (May 4, 2024)
• Trail map redesign discussion
• Quincy Farm Annual Plan presentation
• Dahlia Hollow playground rock installation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for March 12, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2024.

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The March 7, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 4, 2024. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The City Council will meet to decide on accepting a donation for a police service dog and training. The body will also discuss the expiration of several board and commission member terms ending in May.

• Resolution 4, Series 2024: Accepting a $22,000 donation from the Cherry Hills Village Police Foundation for a police service dog and training
• Discussion of board and commission member terms ending May 21, 2024
• Request for two Council members to volunteer for reviewing applications and interviewing for PTRC and CHVAC vacancies

City Council

The City Council is holding a retreat to discuss the 2024 budget, long-range financial forecasts, and the 10-year Capital Improvement Program. Staff is proposing a shift in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to ensure grants are spent by 2026.

• Proposed updated ARPA budget of $1,478,490 for asphalt, concrete, paved trails, and vehicles
• Transition from 'chip seal' to 'mill and overlay' street maintenance program
• Long-range financial forecast projecting a $17.1 million excess above emergency reserves by 2034
• Discussion of potential $15-20M cost to underground utilities on major roadways
• Ribbon cutting for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The Cherry Hills Village Art Commission is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including updates on the John Meade Park sculptures, planning for the spring 'Resilience' series celebration and art show, and a proposed art donation. They will also consider new business items such as memorial donations, a logo redesign, and hiring an art consultant for a sculpture on loan. The agenda includes consent agenda approval of prior minutes and routine reports.

• Update on rotating the Owl sculpture in John Meade Park; cost of $1,550.00 for new base and plaque
• Spring event on April 20, 2024: free, with face painters ($285), fairy hair booth ($450), bounce castle ($600-$800), In-N-Out food truck ($2,600 for 200 meals)
• Silent auction of three maquettes with minimum bid of $1,500.00 and $100.00 increments
• Art donation from Yoshitomo Saito: Bamboo Girl sculpture recommended for placement at Clarkson and Quincy Ave
• Discussion of CHVAC logo redesign and hiring art consultant for sculpture on loan (current loan ends July 2024)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to review progress on a citywide cellular communications study, including proposed changes to wireless facility regulations, tower design options at three parks, and financial/partnership models. At the regular meeting, they will consider a funding agreement for the High Line Canal Natural Resources Management Plan and a first reading of a floodplain management code amendment. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports.

• Study session: update on citywide cellular study, including 70' and 100' tower options at Woody Hollow Park, Three Pond Park, and City Park
• Discussion of charter amendment to allow leases longer than 5 years for cell equipment in parks, requiring voter approval
• Council Bill 1, Series 2024: amending floodplain management regulations (first reading)
• High Line Canal Natural Resources Management Plan Funding Agreement
• Consent agenda: approval of February 6, 2024 minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss updating the effective dates of the city's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) to align with FEMA requirements. This update is necessary for the city to maintain its Community Rating System (CRS) rating, which affects flood insurance discounts for approximately 200 properties.

• Proposed amendment to Section 16-5-120 to update FIRM effective dates to April 11, 2024

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission will discuss the spring scavenger hunt planned for May 4th and hear a presentation on the 2024 Quincy Farm Annual Plan from the Cherry Hills Land Preserve. The agenda also includes a trail map redesign and reports on the tree program and Dahlia Hollow play rocks.

• Spring Scavenger Hunt on May 4th, 9am-noon, with $4,000 budget and prizes up to $100 gift cards
• Quincy Farm Annual Plan includes Big Barn renovation ($760,000 budget) and bridge replacement
• Trail Map Redesign discussion
• Dahlia Hollow play rocks installation expected spring 2024
• Tree Program report

Charlou Park 3rd Filing General Improvement District

The Board of Directors met to conduct routine business. The meeting included the approval of previous meeting minutes, a resolution for posting notices, and the adoption of a budget calendar for 2025.

• Approval of December 6, 2023, minutes
• Resolution 1, Series 2024: Designating public place for posting meeting notices
• Resolution 2, Series 2024: Adopting a budget calendar for the 2025 budget

City Council

The Cherry Hills Village City Council will consider a resolution opposing Colorado House Bill 24-1152, which would increase the number of accessory dwelling units. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss legal strategy regarding a conservation easement on Quincy Farm, and will vote on several routine consent agenda items including an Arbor Day proclamation and contracts for concrete work and street scanning.

• Resolution 3, Series 2024 opposing Colorado House Bill 24-1152 on accessory dwelling units
• Executive session on legal advice and negotiation strategy for Quincy Farm conservation easement with Colorado Open Lands
• Change Order #002 and Letter Amendment to 2022 Concrete Construction Contract with Essential Contractors for 2024 Concrete Capital Improvement Project
• Agreement for Professional Services with StreetScan USA Inc
• Proclamation 1, Series 2024 designating April 19, 2024 as Arbor Day

Southmoor Circle and Hudson Parkway General Improvement District

The Cherry Hills Village Southmoor Circle and Hudson Parkway General Improvement District Board will convene at the regular City Council meeting. The agenda includes only a call to order, roll call, approval of minutes from January 16, 2024, and items for unfinished and new business, which are listed as none. This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2024

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Board of Adjustment and Appeals on February 1, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2024.

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The Cherry Hills Village Art Commission is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including whether to rotate the Owl/Boy sculpture at John Meade Park, plan the spring 'Resilience' sculpture celebration and art show, and review an art donation application. The agenda also includes approval of the November 27, 2023 minutes and reports from staff and members.

• Discussion on rotating the Owl/Boy sculpture at Alan Hutto Memorial Commons, with staff recommending against due to cost and risk
• Planning for the April 20, 2024 spring event celebrating the 'Resilience' sculpture series, including vendors, activities, and a silent auction
• Review of art donation application from Yoshitomo Saito for the 'Bamboo Girl' sculpture
• Approval of November 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Financial update and next meeting scheduled for February 26, 2024

Charlou Park 3rd Filing General Improvement District

The Board of Directors will meet to review the 2025 budget calendar and designate public places for posting meeting notices. The agenda also includes a consent agenda for administrative approvals.

• Resolution 1, Series 2024: Designating the Public Place for Posting Notices of Regular and Special Meetings
• Resolution 2, Series 2024: Adopting a Budget Calendar for the 2025 Budget

City Council

The Cherry Hills Village City Council is meeting to hear a presentation on additional grading of wetland areas in John Meade Park to meet permit requirements, and to consider several consent agenda items including resolutions on meeting notice posting, the 2025 budget calendar, and an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Water. The council will also hold second reading of a bill amending floodplain variance rules, and convene two General Improvement District boards for routine business.

• Presentation on John Meade Park regrading to establish wetlands per 404 permit; $50,000 budgeted in 2024 Capital Fund
• Resolution 1, Series 2024: Designating public place for posting meeting notices
• Resolution 2, Series 2024: Adopting 2025 budget calendar
• Resolution 3, Series 2024: Approving third amendment to IGA with Denver Water for High Line Canal recreational lease
• Council Bill 14, Series 2023: Amending floodplain variance rules (second reading)

Southmoor Circle and Hudson Parkway General Improvement District

The Cherry Hills Village Southmoor Circle and Hudson Parkway General Improvement District Board of Directors will meet on January 16, 2024, to handle routine administrative items. The agenda includes approving the December 6, 2023 minutes, designating a public place for posting meeting notices, and adopting a budget calendar for the 2025 budget. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2023
• Resolution 1, Series 2024: Designating public place for posting meeting notices
• Resolution 2, Series 2024: Adopting a budget calendar for the 2025 budget

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission will hear an informational presentation from the High Line Canal Conservancy about 2024 tree care work along the canal, including hazard removals, Emerald Ash Borer treatments, and Russian Olive removals. The commission will also discuss and provide input on a proposed spring scavenger hunt event, including date, prizes, and volunteer availability. The agenda also includes approval of the November 9, 2023 minutes and staff reports on recent park projects and events.

• High Line Canal Conservancy 2024 tree care: hazard removals, pruning, Emerald Ash Borer treatments, Russian Olive removals
• Spring Scavenger Hunt planning: proposed May 4, 2024, with $4,000 budget, $600 coffee cart, and $100/$75/$50 gift card prizes
• Approval of November 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Staff reports: Winter Celebration review, Dahlia Hollow Play Rocks, Quincy Farm, upcoming park events

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to conduct orientation and training. The body will also discuss proposed code amendments regarding fence requirements presented by the Community Development Director.

• Code amendments related to fence requirements
• Orientation and training study session
• Approval of November 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Cherry Hills Village Board of Adjustment and Appeals for January 4, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 1, 2024.

City Council

The January 2, 2024 City Council meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on January 16, 2024. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting scheduled for January 16, 2024