Cherry Hills Village public meetings in 2025

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The Cherry Hills Village Art Commission will review the new CHVAC logo and consider branded items. It will discuss the 2026 event schedule, including an artist talk, fundraising event, Quincy Farm plein‑air painting, and an art show, with a total events budget of $16,000. The commission will also finalize the Winter Celebration wrap‑up and receive a financial update on the 2025 budget and donation account.

• New CHVAC logo – discussion of branding items (no motion presented)
• 2026 event planning – budget $16,000; includes artist talk, fundraising, Quincy Farm plein‑air, art show
• Winter Celebration – decision on final work, display, and disposition of fiberglass unicorn
• Financial update – 2025 budget figures and donation account balance of $13,027.17
• Rubric repair – listed under reports

The commission approved ordering branded items with the new CHVAC logo and payment for design services. It removed the planned major fundraising event from the 2026 calendar and approved a month‑long indoor display of the painted unicorn “Mr. Sparkles.” Additional actions were assigned for upcoming artist talks, a fall art sale, and a partnership movie night.

• Approved ordering branded items (fabric screen, table covers, stickers) and payment for design services
• Removed the major fundraising event from the 2026 plan
• Approved a month‑long indoor display of the painted unicorn “Mr. Sparkles,” with later removal
• Decided to include Pard Morrison and two additional artists in the February 2026 Artist Talk, with dates to be set at the January meeting
• Agreed to sell artwork from the Quincy Farm plein‑air exhibit at a fall City Hall show, with CHVAC receiving a commission
• Assigned Cochair Ortiz‑Hill to arrange Alexis Newton’s attendance at the January 2026 meeting
• Assigned Cochair Ortiz‑Hill to draft a proposal to partner with PTRC for a Movie Night and submit it to Manager Black
• Commission will bring suggested taglines to the January 2026 meeting

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, January 8, 2025.

Charlou Park 3rd Filing General Improvement District

The Board of Directors is considering Resolution 3, Series 2025, to adopt the 2026 budget for the Charlou Park 3rd Filing General Improvement District. The proposal maintains the mill levy at 10.0 mills to fund debt service and administrative costs.

• Proposed 2026 revenues of $37,399
• Proposed 2026 expenditures of $33,588
• Proposed mill levy of 10.0 mills
• Projected 2026 ending fund balance of $36,347
• Debt service for undergrounding utility lines on S. Denice Drive, Charlou Drive, and S. Dasa Drive

City Council

The Cherry Hills Village City Council will conduct the second and final reading of Council Bill 4, a comprehensive update to the municipal building and fire codes that adopts multiple 2024 International Codes and related standards. It will also take the second and final reading of Council Bill 5 and Council Bill 6 to adopt the 2026 budget and authorize appropriations. New business includes the first reading of an emergency ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on new subdivision applications and a fee schedule update (Resolution 32). The meeting also includes a proclamation honoring John F. “Jeff” Welborn.

• Council Bill 4 – public hearing and final reading of extensive building code updates
• Council Bill 5 – second and final reading to adopt the 2026 budget
• Council Bill 6 – second and final reading to authorize 2026 appropriations
• Council Bill 7 – first reading of emergency ordinance for a temporary subdivision moratorium
• Resolution 32 – update to the city fee schedule

The City Council adopted Proclamation 2, Series 2025, designating December 10, 2025 as John F. “Jeff” Welborn Day; the motion passed unanimously. The Council also approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. No other substantive votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopt Proclamation 2, Series 2025 designating Dec 10 2025 as Jeff Welborn Day (unanimous)
• Approve November 18, 2025 Minutes on Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Public hearing on Council Bill 4, second and final reading (no vote recorded)

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

Three or more members of the Cherry Hills Village Art Commission will meet for a work session on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The session will be held in‑person at City Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed.

Southmoor Circle and Hudson Parkway General Improvement District

The Board of Directors is considering Resolution 3, Series 2025, to adopt the 2026 budget for the General Improvement District. The proposal maintains the mill levy at 10.5 mills to fund debt service and administrative costs.

• Resolution 3, Series 2025: Adopting the 2026 GID Budget
• Proposed 2026 revenues: $16,662
• Proposed 2026 expenditures: $19,013
• Proposed mill levy: 10.5 mills
• Projected 2026 ending fund balance: $11,206

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan amendment for the Cherry Hills Country Club's putting and chipping area renovations. The meeting agenda also includes the approval of September meeting minutes and a discussion on fence regulations.

• Public Hearing: Cherry Hills Country Club Site Plan Amendment
• Approval of September 9, 2025, Planning and Zoning Minutes
• Discussion: Fences adjacent to state highways
• Discussion: Buell Mansion Site Plan Amendment
• Discussion: Floodplain Variance for 4301 S. High St.

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. A public hearing was held on Cherry Hills Country Club's site‑plan amendment, and staff recommended that the commission recommend City Council approve the renovation. No vote or formal decision on the amendment was recorded.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The regularly scheduled Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting on December 4, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered.

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The Art Commission is meeting to review updated logo designs and plan its 2026 event calendar. The body is also discussing preparations for the Winter Celebration on December 12, including a fiberglass unicorn painting activity.

• CHVAC logo redesign review
• 2026 event planning including a fundraising event and Quincy Farm Plein Aire Painting
• Winter Celebration activity planning for December 12
• Financial update regarding a $1,000 estimated cost for the Artist Reception
• Staff report on rubric repair

The commission unanimously approved design #1 for the new CHVAC logo. It also approved a payment of up to $450 to Co‑Chair Ortiz‑Hill for the fiberglass unicorn used in the Winter Celebration. The large fundraiser was tabled until 2027, and a special meeting for December 15 2025 and a work session for December 10 2025 were scheduled.

• Approved new CHVAC logo design #1 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Co‑Chair Ortiz‑Hill up to $450 for unicorn (unanimous)
• Tabled large fundraiser until 2027 (unanimous)
• Scheduled special Art Commission meeting on Dec 15 2025 at 1:00 PM (unanimous)
• Scheduled work session on Dec 10 2025 from 11:00 AM‑1:00 PM (unanimous)
• Requested art consultant Stevens to attend Dec 15 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved volunteers for Winter Celebration event (unanimous)
• Decided against naming contest for the unicorn (unanimous)

Charlou Park 3rd Filing General Improvement District

The Charlou Park 3rd Filing General Improvement District Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget. The budget projects $37,399 in revenue and $33,588 in expenditures, keeping the mill levy at 10.0 mills. No board action is required at this meeting; a resolution to adopt the budget will be considered at the December 10, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on the 2026 proposed budget
• Estimated 2026 revenue: $37,399
• Estimated 2026 expenditures: $33,588
• Mill levy to remain at 10.0 mills
• Bond principal payment: $15,000; interest expense: $17,050

City Council

The Cherry Hills Village City Council will consider a public hearing on the 2026 Proposed Budget, including first‑reading votes on Council Bill 5 to adopt the budget and levy property taxes and Council Bill 6 to authorize appropriations. The council will also vote on Resolution 30 to approve an intergovernmental agreement with Arapahoe County for dispatch services in 2026, and on Resolution 31 to amend the professional services agreement with Bross Group LLC for IT support. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on land dedication requirements for subdivisions.

• Public Hearing: 2026 Proposed Budget – Council Bill 5, Series 2025 (adopt budget & levy property taxes) – first reading
• Public Hearing: 2026 Proposed Budget – Council Bill 6, Series 2025 (authorize appropriations) – first reading
• Resolution 30, Series 2025 – Approving intergovernmental agreement with Arapahoe County for dispatch services in 2026
• Resolution 31, Series 2025 – Second amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Bross Group LLC for IT support services
• Executive session to receive legal advice on land dedication requirements of the municipal code for subdivisions

The Cherry Hills Village City Council approved the 2026 budget, adopted the property‑tax levy, and authorized appropriations for the fiscal year. The Council also approved an intergovernmental agreement with Arapahoe County for dispatch services and amended the IT support contract with Bross Group. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Arapahoe County for Dispatch Services (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2026 budget and levied property taxes (Council Bill 5, 6‑0)
• Authorized FY 2026 appropriations (Council Bill 6, 6‑0)
• Approved second amendment to IT support contract with Bross Group LLC (unanimous)

Southmoor Circle and Hudson Parkway General Improvement District

The Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget for the Southmoor Circle and Hudson Parkway General Improvement District. The budget projects $16,662 in revenue and $19,024 in expenditures, leaving an estimated ending fund balance of $11,206. Staff recommends keeping the mill levy at 10.5 mils, the same level as in 2025. No board action is required at this meeting; a resolution will be considered at the December 10, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on the 2026 proposed budget
• Projected 2026 revenue: $16,662
• Projected 2026 expenditures: $19,024
• Mill levy recommended to remain at 10.5 mils
• Estimated 2026 ending fund balance: $11,206

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission reviewed and approved a series of revisions to the village trail map, updating legends, labels, and park‑amenity information. They also reported on the 2026 work plan and upcoming Quincy Farm events. No new business was introduced.

• Add a Police and Fire icon to the John Meade Park inset map
• Remove the Hampden South Trail label and its purple dashed line
• Update the park amenities table: delete the "Good for birdwatching" column and add a seasonal pond label for Three Pond Park
• Change the legend label from "Cherry Hills Village Trail" to "Other Village Trails" and add county boundary labels
• Adjust map layout: move parking symbol for High Line Canal underpass, add sidewalk symbology to the Village Center inset, and modify text boxes to align with folds

The commission unanimously approved the September 11, 2025 minutes. It then recommended that City Council approve the updated Parks & Trails map and authorized staff to make any needed corrections before printing. The commission also decided to let staff design the outer map cards. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve updated Parks & Trails map (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to make corrections to the map before printing (unanimous)
• Allowed staff to design the outer map cards (decision)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for November 11, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The regularly scheduled Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting on November 6, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for December 4, 2025.

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025 has been cancelled. The council will reconvene at its next regular meeting on November 18, 2025. No agenda items will be considered at the cancelled meeting.

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The Cherry Hills Village Art Commission is meeting to plan its 2026 event schedule and review potential logo redesigns. The body will also receive a financial update on its 2025 budget and spending.

• Review of CHVAC logo redesign options
• Planning for 2026 events including a fundraising event, art show, and artist talk
• Financial update showing 2025 expenses of $20,140.12 against a $25,000.00 budget
• Report on Sculpture-on-loan program costs totaling $11,307.37

The commission approved the September 29, 2025 minutes unanimously. It tabled the CHVAC logo redesign until the November meeting. Commissioners decided to host an upscale event at a location other than Quincy Farm and approved a kids‑painted unicorn activity for the Winter Celebration. They also scheduled a work session on December 6 to review logo options and assigned supply‑list responsibilities.

• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled CHVAC logo redesign for the November meeting
• Decided to host an upscale event elsewhere, not at Quincy Farm
• Approved kids painting a life‑sized unicorn at Winter Celebration
• Scheduled a work session on Dec 6, 1 pm to finalize logo selection
• Co‑chair Ortiz‑Hill to email supply list to Manager Black by 11/14/25
• Manager Black to order supplies and request unicorn display permission
• Manager Black to email logo designs for commissioners to review before next meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposed 2026 budget with total expenditures of $18.88 million. The session includes reviews of departmental increases, personnel pay adjustments, and a proposed new Communication and Outreach position. A public hearing is scheduled for November 18.

• Proposed 2026 General Fund expenditures of $11.05 million
• Proposed 4% market and merit pay increase for eligible employees
• Proposed 6% to 8% pay adjustments for police staff
• Council Bill 4, Series 2025: Updating building and fire regulations (first reading)
• Resolution 29, Series 2025: Appointing Kevin T. Ellmann as Presiding Municipal Judge

The council unanimously approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the 2026 Quincy Farm Annual Plan and appointed Kevin T. Ellmann as the Presiding Municipal Judge effective November 1, 2025. Additionally, the council unanimously adopted Resolution 28, supporting Home Rule municipalities in litigation against the state.

• Approved October 7, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Quincy Farm Annual Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Kevin T. Ellmann as Presiding Municipal Judge, effective Nov 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 28 supporting Home Rule municipalities in litigation (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for October 14, 2025, has been canceled. No items are scheduled for decision or discussion.

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, November 13, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will hold a final reading of a bill to amend the 2025 budget and transfer funds for the Quincy Farm Pond Restoration Project. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Planning and Zoning Commission's 2026 Work Plan.

• Council Bill 3, Series 2025: Budget amendment and interfund transfer for Quincy Farm Pond Restoration
• Resolution 27, Series 2025: Letter of Authorization with Arapahoe County for High Line Canal Trail access
• Planning and Zoning Commission 2026 Work Plan presentation
• Proclamation for Harriet LaMair

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including the September 17, 2025 minutes, Resolution 27 authorizing a letter with Arapahoe County, and a unique zip code. On a 5‑0 vote, Council Bill 3, Series 2025 was adopted, amending the 2025 budget, adding a supplemental appropriation to the Conservation Trust Fund, and transferring funds from the Parks and Recreation Fund for the Quincy Farm Pond Restoration Project. The council then entered executive session to discuss personnel matters related to municipal judge services. No new business was presented.

• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 27, Series 2025 authorizing a letter with Arapahoe County (unanimous)
• Approved Unique Zip Code item (unanimous)
• Approved Council Bill 3, Series 2025: budget amendment, supplemental appropriation to Conservation Trust Fund, and interfund transfer from Parks and Recreation Fund for Quincy Farm Pond Restoration (5-0)
• Moved to executive session to discuss municipal judge services personnel matters (5-0)
• No new business presented

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting scheduled for October 2, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered. The next regular meeting is set for November 6, 2025.

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The Art Commission is meeting to review potential new logo designs and finalize details for a public reception on October 16. The body will also discuss a financial update and the 2026 work plan.

• Discussion of CHVAC logo redesign options
• Planning for a free reception on October 16 for 'Sculpture on Loan' pieces
• Financial update including $11,307.37 total cost for sculpture installation
• Discussion of 2026 Work Plan
• Report on Snow Plow Painting program

The commission unanimously approved the August 25, 2025 minutes. It approved preparations for the Sculpture on Loan event, including budget for balloons, donuts, coffee, a gift, and website updates. The CHVAC logo design was tabled for the next meeting. City Manager Chris Cramer denied the proposed tree‑decorating event, citing logistical, safety, and free‑speech issues.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Sculpture on Loan event preparations (budget for balloons, donuts, coffee, gift)
• Tabled CHVAC logo design pending next meeting
• Denied tree‑decorating event (City Manager decision)
• Added 2026 events discussion to next meeting agenda

City Council

The Cherry Hills Village City Council will meet on September 17, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at City Hall, 2450 East Quincy Avenue. The agenda currently contains only the meeting notice and scheduling information. No specific items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion or decision at this time.

City Council

The Cherry Hills Village City Council will hold a first reading on Council Bill 3, which amends the 2025 budget, adds a supplemental appropriation to the Conservation Trust Fund, and moves money from the Parks and Recreation Fund to the Conservation Trust Fund for the Quincy Farm Pond Restoration Project. The Council will also take a second and final reading on Council Bill 2, amending the municipal code qualifications for municipal judges. Additional items include approval of the September 2 minutes, reappointment of Planning and Zoning Commission members, and a construction contract with Western States Reclamation, LLC.

• Council Bill 3: budget amendment, supplemental appropriation to Conservation Trust Fund, and interfund transfer for Quincy Farm Pond Restoration Project (first reading)
• Council Bill 2: amendment to municipal code qualifications for municipal judges (second and final reading)
• Consent agenda: approval of September 2, 2025 minutes
• Consent agenda: reappointing members to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Consent agenda: construction contract with Western States Reclamation, LLC

The Council unanimously approved the September 2, 2025 minutes and reappointed members to the Planning and Zoning Commission. A construction contract with Western States Reclamation, LLC for up to $618,917 was approved, contingent on a supplemental appropriation. Council Bill 2, amending the qualifications of municipal judges, passed 6‑0. Council Bill 3, providing a supplemental appropriation and interfund transfer for the Quincy Farm Pond Restoration Project, also passed 6‑0.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Planning and Zoning Commission members (unanimous)
• Approved Construction Contract with Western States Reclamation, LLC up to $618,917, contingent on supplemental appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved Council Bill 2, Series 2025 amending municipal judges qualifications (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Council Bill 3, Series 2025 supplemental appropriation and interfund transfer for Quincy Farm Pond Restoration (6 ayes, 0 nays)

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission will discuss the ongoing redesign of the city trail map, reviewing proposed changes such as added street names, bathroom and parking locations, a park amenities table, and new symbology for non‑city parcels. The commission will also plan a community movie night, confirming volunteers and additional popcorn, drinks, lawn games, a bounce house, and face painters. Routine items include approval of the August 14, 2025 minutes and a report that the High Line Canal Resurfacing Project used 1,700 tons of material.

• Trail Map Redesign – review of map updates including street names, bathroom locations, park amenities table, and new symbology
• Movie Night Planning – volunteers, extra popcorn and drinks, lawn games, bounce house, face painters
• Consent agenda – approval of August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• High Line Canal Resurfacing Project – completed using 1,700 tons of material
• High Line Canal Conservancy – new CEO Susanna Fry Jones appointed

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission reviewed the front and back sides of the trail map and decided on a series of edits. Changes include adding Quincy Farm information, adjusting label sizes, removing the "Good for birdwatching" column, and updating county boundary and sidewalk symbols. The commission will have the revisions completed and presented at the next meeting.

• Approved addition of Quincy Farm information to the map
• Approved change of kilometer bar to .25, .5, .75 intervals
• Approved removal of the "Good for birdwatching" column from the park amenities table
• Approved capitalization of the word "shelter" on the amenities table
• Approved addition of a seasonal pond label for Three Pond Park
• Approved removal of the Hampden South Trail label and its purple dashed line
• Approved change of "Cherry Hills Village Trail" label to "Other Village Trails"
• Approved addition of separate sidewalk symbology on the Village Center inset map

City Council

The agenda notes that three or more City Council members may attend the Citizens Local Government Academy. Three session dates are listed: Sep 10, Sep 17, and Sep 25, 2025, each from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at City Hall (2450 East Quincy Avenue). No other items or decisions are included in this agenda.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss regulations for fences located next to state highways. The body will also review meeting minutes from July and August 2025.

• Discussion on fences adjacent to state highways led by Community Development Director Paul Workman

The commission approved the minutes from the July 8 and August 12, 2025 meetings by unanimous vote. It then adopted a motion recommending that the City Council implement Option #1, which would grandfather existing legally nonconforming fences adjacent to state highways. Both actions passed with all commissioners voting aye.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Council adopt Option #1 to grandfather existing nonconforming fences (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council voted 6-0 to adopt Council Bill 1, Series 2025, amending Sections 16-2-20, 16-3-10, 16-3-230, 16-4-230, and 16-7-130 of the Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code. The motion was on second and final reading. The consent agenda item approving the August 19, 2025 minutes passed unanimously.

• Approved Council Bill 1, Series 2025 amending five code sections (6-0)
• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes on consent agenda (unanimous)

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The commission unanimously approved the 2026 Work Plan after removing the Creating a Percent for Art Program section. It also cancelled the Bubbles & Brushes fundraiser and decided to host a free sculpture reception in mid‑October with balloons provided by Cochair Ortiz‑Hill. Additional actions include scheduling the sculpture on loan installation for August Z7th and preparing the third snowplow for painting after September 6.

• Approved 2026 Work Plan with removal of Creating a Percent for Art Program section (unanimous)
• Cancelled Bubbles & Brushes fundraiser
• Decided to host free sculpture reception in mid‑October at 10:00 am; Cochair Ortiz‑Hill will order balloons
• Scheduled sculpture on loan installation for August Z7th at 10:00 am
• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Planned to prime and drop off third snowplow in City Hall parking lot after September 6 for painting (Clerk Joseph)
• Added tree‑decoration event discussion to next meeting agenda
• Cochair Ortiz‑Hill will edit CHVAC logo images and send to Manager Black by September 25

City Council

The council unanimously approved the July 15, 2025 minutes and the 2024 audited financial statements. It also unanimously approved Resolution 23, Series 2025, a site‑plan amendment for renovations and accent lighting at Buell Mansion Park. Finally, the council adopted Council Bill 1, Series 2025, amending six sections of the municipal code on the first reading with a 4‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved July 15, 2025 Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Audit of Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23, Series 2025 – site‑plan amendment for Buell Mansion Park (unanimous)
• Approved Council Bill 1, Series 2025 amending six Municipal Code sections (4 ayes, 0 nays)

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission adopted a second‑revision design for the city trail map, agreeing on numerous visual and content changes. Commissioners approved adding bathroom locations, moving the legend to the left, labeling waterways, creating inset maps for the Village Trail loop and for police and fire stations, and updating symbology for bridges and underpasses. Staff were tasked with implementing the changes and providing the updated chart of park amenities. The commission also noted the completion of the High Line Canal resurfacing project.

• Approved trail map redesign changes (consensus)
• Added bathroom locations to map
• Moved legend to left side of map
• Labeled waterways (Little Dry Creek, Greenwood Gulch, etc.)
• Created inset map of Village Trail loop
• Added police and fire station labels and inset maps
• Changed label "Trailhead Parking" to "Trail Parking"
• Reported High Line Canal resurfacing project completed

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to recommend approval of a floodplain variance for 4301 S. High Street. The request involves the use of fill dirt to remove a portion of the property from the floodplain map to allow for the future construction of a home.

• Public hearing for floodplain variance at 4301 S. High Street to add fill dirt
• Discussion of fence materials

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on a floodplain variance for 4301 S. High Street to add fill dirt and adjust the floodplain boundary. Vice Chair Miles moved to recommend approval and Commissioner Wyman seconded. The motion passed unanimously with all five commissioners voting aye, approving the variance.

• Approved floodplain variance for 4301 S. High Street (5-0)

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The commission unanimously approved the June 30, 2025 minutes and a new $5,000 contract for Art Consultant Chris Stevens. It decided to remove Stevens from further involvement in the 2025 Art on Loan project and directed staff to ask artist Pard Morrison whether to use one large plaque or three individual plaques. The commission also approved the updated 2026 Work Plan and instructed staff to send an email blast to the Notify Me and Donor lists for the upcoming fall fundraiser.

• Approved June 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 Art Consultant contract for Chris Stevens (unanimous)
• Decided Art Consultant Stevens will not continue on the 2025 Art on Loan project
• Directed Manager Black to ask artist Morrison about plaque format (single large or three separate)
• Approved updates to the 2026 Work Plan and its format
• Staff will send email blast to the CHVAC Notify Me list (127 contacts) and Donor List (≈40 contacts)
• Commission agreed to keep the recurring large event in the Event section of the 2026 Work Plan
• Commission will add Art on Loan reception item to the next meeting packet

City Council

The City Council approved the items on the consent agenda, including the June 17 minutes, a tree‑maintenance contract, and a letter of authorization for the High Line Canal Trail. Council also approved an art loan agreement for three new sculptures by Pard Morrison. Finally, the Council ratified change orders for the Quincy Farm Historic Barn rehabilitation, increasing the contract total to $878,891, with all motions passing unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (June 17 minutes, tree‑maintenance agreement, High Line Canal Trail letter) – unanimous
• Approved Incoming Art Loan Agreement with Pard Morrison for three sculptures – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 22, Series 2025 ratifying change orders for Quincy Farm Historic Barn rehab, raising contract to $878,891 – unanimous

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes after correcting a sentence on page 5. It then unanimously approved the Buell Mansion site‑plan amendment for park renovations and accent lighting. Finally, the commission unanimously approved a set of housekeeping code amendments to update the zoning map, terminology, signage lighting, setbacks, and cross‑references.

• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes with correction to page 5 paragraph 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Buell Mansion site‑plan amendment for park renovations and accent lighting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved housekeeping code amendments (zoning map, terminology, signage lighting, setbacks, cross‑references) (unanimous voice vote)

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The commission unanimously approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It set the details for the Bubbles & Brushes fundraiser, including a $100 ticket price and an RSVP deadline of September 3, 2025, and assigned staff tasks for food, catering, and invitations. Commissioner Darch volunteered to manage the 2025 Snow Plow Painting Program and was accepted. The commission postponed the CHVAC logo redesign to the July 2025 meeting and will submit edits to the 2026 Work Plan by July 23, 2025.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Bubbles & Brushes fundraiser details (ticket $100, Sep 1, 2025)
• Set RSVP deadline for fundraiser as Sep 3, 2025
• Assigned Manager Black to investigate food donation tax implications
• Assigned Cochair Ortiz‑Hill to explore catering credit and design invitation
• Commission will provide 2026 Work Plan edits by July 23, 2025
• Commission accepted Commissioner Darch’s volunteer to manage Snow Plow Painting Program
• Postponed CHVAC logo redesign discussion to July 2025 meeting

City Council

The council unanimously approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes. They then voted 6‑ayes and 0‑nays to go into executive session for legal advice on a wastewater connector agreement amendment. No land‑use application for a pickleball facility at Glenmoor Country Club had been received.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (6-0)

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The commission unanimously approved the May 8, 2025 minutes. It decided the new trail map will be a 10‑panel version and will keep the regional map on the back. Commissioners elected Mary Presecan as Chair and Tory Leviton as Vice Chair, each vote passing unanimously with Commissioner Mark Williams abstaining. Staff announced a Bike‑to‑Work Day table on June 25 and cancelled the July 10 commission meeting due to limited attendance.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected 10‑panel size for new trail map (agreement)
• Kept regional map on back of trail map (agreement)
• Elected Mary Presecan as Chair (unanimous, Williams abstained)
• Elected Tory Leviton as Vice Chair (unanimous, Williams abstained)
• Bike To Work Day table set for June 25, 7‑9 am near University & Quincy
• Cancelled July 10 commission meeting (insufficient attendance)
• Chair Presecan and Vice Chair Leviton to attend July 5 City Council meeting

City Council

The council approved the May 20, 2025 minutes, as amended, with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken. Council members discussed a possible charter amendment and asked staff to provide background information and to restart talks on a pedestrian underpass.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The commission elected Christine Fedorowicz and Benjamin Ortiz‑Hill as co‑chairs, each vote passing unanimously with one abstention. It approved the consent agenda items, including the May 28 minutes, also unanimously with one abstention. The commission set the date for the annual “Bubbles & Brushes” fundraiser to September 18 and chose the name. It will present the selected sculpture loan (“Warm Fuzzy, Love Beacon, Honey in Sunlight”) to City Council on July 15 and will meet on June 4 to edit the 2026 Work Plan and discuss forming a nonprofit.

• Approved consent agenda items, including May 28 minutes (unanimous, Darch abstained)
• Elected Christine Fedorowicz as Co‑chair (unanimous, one abstention)
• Elected Benjamin Ortiz‑Hill as Co‑chair (unanimous, one abstention)
• Set fundraiser date to September 18 and named it “Bubbles & Brushes”
• Will present sculpture loan to City Council at July 15 meeting (Commissioners Fedorowicz, Ortiz‑Hill, Morrow to attend)
• Scheduled June 4 meeting to edit 2026 Work Plan and discuss nonprofit formation

City Council

The council unanimously approved the May 6, 2025 minutes and an unbudgeted recruiting services agreement. It adopted and modified several key principles for Quincy Farm, allowing private events pending parameters. Council also instructed staff to propose a policy for limited remote participation for council meetings and required oaths of office to be held in person.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 19, Series 2025 for unbudgeted recruiting services (unanimous)
• Adopted first Quincy Farm key principle as proposed
• Modified third Quincy Farm principle to add “and schools”
• Adopted fourth Quincy Farm principle as proposed
• Approved private events may be permitted at Quincy Farm (parameters to be set)
• Directed staff to draft policy for limited remote participation for council meetings only
• Decided oaths of office must be conducted in person

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The commission unanimously approved the April 10, 2025 minutes. They selected a midsized 8‑ or 10‑panel trail map and approved the draft 2026 Parks Work Plan to be presented to City Council, both votes unanimous. The commission also decided to keep next year’s scavenger hunt in the same area and expressed interest in a Quincy Farm tour.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided on midsized 8‑ or 10‑panel trail map (no vote recorded)
• Approved draft 2026 Parks Work Plan for City Council presentation (unanimous)
• Decided to keep 2026 scavenger hunt in the same location (no vote recorded)
• Planned election of Chair & Vice Chair at June 2025 meeting (informational)
• Commission expressed interest in a Quincy Farm tour (informational)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved all items on the consent agenda, including a construction contract with Asphalt Specialties Company Inc., an intergovernmental radio communications agreement with Arapahoe County, and several board reappointments. The Council also decided to have staff continue exploring a new small‑cell tower option by initiating discussions with Crown Castle and to report back with timeline and cost information.

• Approved April 1, 2025 Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Construction Contract with Asphalt Specialties Company Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Arapahoe County on radio communications (unanimous)
• Approved Reappointment of Board of Adjustment and Appeals members (unanimous)
• Approved Reappointment and new appointment to Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Reappointment and new appointment to Cherry Hills Village Art Commission (unanimous)
• Directed staff to explore new small-cell tower option with Crown Castle and report timeline and costs (decision)
• Requested staff to provide cost information for improving coverage in southwest quadrant and Glenmoor Country Club area (decision)

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The commission approved the March 31, 2025 minutes and decided not to purchase the Windsong III sculpture. It unanimously recommended the Pard Morrison piece "Everywhere You Go Love" for the 2025‑2027 Sculpture on Loan program to be placed in front of City Hall. The commission also approved a "Cocktails and Canvas" fall fundraiser for up to 50 guests at $100 per guest and assigned tasks for event handouts and upcoming council presentations.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided not to purchase Windsong III sculpture (unanimous)
• Recommended "Everywhere You Go Love" by Pard Morrison for 2025‑2027 loan program, to be placed in front of City Hall (unanimous)
• Approved Fall fundraiser "Cocktails and Canvas" for up to 50 guests, $100 per guest
• Commissioner Ortiz‑Hill will create handouts for the Big Barn Grand Opening
• Manager Black will schedule the sculpture loan item for City Council review in June
• Manager Black will check for a digital version of the dripping paint logo
• Manager Black will send the public art locations map to the commission

Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission approved the February 13, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. The commission discussed scavenger hunt preparations, a trail‑map redesign, and drafted the 2026 Work Plan, adding EBikes, park signage, and bench/tree donation reviews. Reports included a successful tree‑planting program and selection of the movie "Wild Robot" for the upcoming movie night.

• Approved February 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Manager Black will check the last tree‑disease article and publish an update if timely
• Manager Black will email volunteers with event details the week before the scavenger hunt
• Manager Black will explore using heavier paper for the trail map
• Centennial Archeology will begin designing the new trail map
• Manager Black will add EBikes and park signage to the 2026 Work Plan
• Manager Black will add bench and tree donation application reviews to the 2026 Work Plan
• Commission selected "Wild Robot" as the movie for the upcoming movie night

City Council

The council approved the February 4, February 18 and March 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved two construction change orders, a drainage easement agreement, and a law‑enforcement memorandum of understanding with Greenwood Village. A public hearing was held on Kent Denver School’s fitness‑center renovation, but no vote outcome was recorded.

• Approved February 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #004 with Essential Contractors for 2025 concrete project (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #001 with Vance Brothers, LLC for 2025 chipseal project (unanimous)
• Approved Drainage Improvement Agreement with Janice A. Hunt Qualified Personal Residence Trust (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with City of Greenwood Village for law‑enforcement assistance (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on Kent Denver School fitness‑center site plan; no decision recorded

Cherry Hills Village Art Commission

The Art Commission unanimously approved the February 24, 2025 minutes on the consent agenda. It approved a change to print donor names on the resilience plaque instead of recessed lettering. Commissioners assigned tasks to create mockups of the preferred art‑on‑loan piece for three locations and to gather updated images and artist statements. The Commission also agreed to help with the Big Barn Grand Opening on June 22, 2025 and will discuss details at the next meeting.

• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved change to print donor names on plaque and small formatting change
• Commissioner Ortiz‑Hill to create mockups of top two art pieces for three locations
• Consultant Stevens to obtain updated images and artist statements for the Jodie Roth Cooper piece
• Commission agreed to assist with Cherry Hills Land Preserve Big Barn Grand Opening
• Manager Black to draft an annual work plan for the Commission
• Manager Black to provide October city event calendar at next meeting
• Commission scheduled a work session on April 8, 2025 to review the Art in Public Places Master Plan