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Glendale public meetings in 2025

14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Glendale Urban Renewal Authority

UR Authority adopts FY 2026 budget and appropriations

The Glendale Urban Renewal Authority will consider and vote on a resolution to adopt its fiscal year 2026 budget and make appropriations. The meeting will also include routine items such as approval of the agenda, approval of the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes, and a public comment period. The board may hold an executive session if needed.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

City Council

City Council to hear campaign finance and graywater ordinances

The Glendale City Council will hold a public hearing on two ordinances: one regarding campaign finance and another prohibiting the use of graywater. The body will also consider the appointment of a new manager for a local Wingstop restaurant.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new manager, liquor licenses, two ordinances, and exec session

The Glendale City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Cristian Rivera as manager of Wingstop, renewed several liquor licenses, and adopted two ordinances—one on campaign finance and another prohibiting graywater systems. The council also authorized an executive session to discuss legal matters concerning the Four Mile Project. All actions were taken with unanimous consent.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

City Council

Council will hear the 2026 city budget and tax levy estimates

The Glendale City Council meeting includes public hearings on two special event permits, the appointment of a new manager for Wingstop of Glendale, several liquor‑license renewals, and the introduction of two new ordinances on campaign finance and graywater use. The council will also hold public hearings on three budget‑related ordinances that adopt the 2026 budget, appropriate funds, and set tax levies for the next fiscal year.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

Glendale Urban Renewal Authority

Authority to execute cooperation agreement with City of Glendale

The Glendale Urban Renewal Authority will consider Resolution No. 1, Series of 2025, which authorizes the execution of the cooperation agreement between the City of Glendale and the Authority. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, approval of December 3, 2024 meeting minutes, public comments, and any other business.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

City Council

City Council to introduce 2026 budget and tax levy ordinances

The City Council will introduce three ordinances to adopt the 2026 calendar year budget, appropriate funds for expenses, and levy taxes. The body will also consider adjusting the City Manager's rate of pay and review a cooperation agreement with the Glendale Urban Renewal Authority.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously adopted Glendale’s 2026 budget and tax levy

The council approved three ordinances establishing the 2026 budget, appropriations, and a tax levy of 18.67 mills, all by unanimous consent. It also adopted a resolution authorizing a cooperation agreement with the Glendale Urban Renewal Authority. Liquor license renewals for Las Delicias #5, Sam’s No. 3, and The T‑Bar were approved. The council authorized research on neighboring city manager salaries.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

City Council to appoint new police chief and hear QuikTrip development plans

The Glendale City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 2, 2025, to discuss and decide on several items, including the appointment of a new police chief effective January 3, 2026, and a public hearing for a new QuikTrip retail, gas station, and carwash development at 4555 Leetsdale Drive. The meeting will also include a proclamation honoring Bull & Bush Brewery and public hearings for a special event permit and a site development plan.

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✓ Decided: City Council appointed Lieutenant Justin Haynes as Glendale Police Chief

The council unanimously approved a proclamation honoring Bull & Bush brewery. It appointed Lieutenant Justin Haynes as chief of police effective Jan. 3, 2026. The council also approved a special event permit and date change for National Jewish Health, a new manager for Jax Fish House, several licensing renewals, and QuikTrip’s site development plan.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025

City Council

Glendale City Council to review regional housing assessment and liquor licenses

The City Council will hold a public hearing for a new liquor license and consider several license renewals. Members will also review and submit comments on the Denver Regional Council of Governments’ Regional Housing Assessment.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved a new liquor license for Forte Café

The Glendale City Council approved the agenda, a new liquor license for Forte Café at 720 South Colorado Boulevard, and a package of liquor license renewals. The council also adopted a resolution commenting on the DRCOG Regional Housing Assessment. All motions passed by unanimous consent.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025

City Council

City Council to hold public hearing on alcohol consumption hours

The Glendale City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2025, which proposes modifying alcohol sale and consumption hours in common areas. The council will also review liquor license renewals and hold an executive session for legal advice on the Four Mile Project.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved ordinance extending late-night alcohol sales

The council unanimously approved three consent items, including renewals of liquor licenses for Cherry Creek Lodging LLC (Hilton Garden Inn Denver/Cherry Creek) and Illegal Burger Citiset LLC (Bodega Taco & Margarita Bar). The council also unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2025, which moves the latest time for alcohol sales to 3:45 a.m. and extends consumption in common areas to 4:30 a.m. The meeting agenda was approved by unanimous consent and the meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. after a motion by Council Member Katardzic.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025

City Council

Glendale City Council to consider changes to alcohol consumption hours

The City Council will discuss an ordinance to modify the hours for alcohol sales and consumption in common areas. The meeting includes a public hearing for a new liquor license and several license renewals.

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✓ Decided: Council approved ordinance moving alcohol sales to 3:45 am, consumption to 4:30 am

The council unanimously approved a new liquor license for Max Poke LLC at 1128 South Colorado Boulevard. It also approved the appointment of Christina Nakamoto as the registered manager for King Soopers #124. All consent items, including renewals of several existing liquor licenses, were approved unanimously. Finally, the council adopted Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2025, moving the latest alcohol sale time to 3:45 am and extending on‑premises consumption to 4:30 am.

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Tue May 6, 2025

City Council

Council to discuss legal advice on Four Mile Project in executive session

The Glendale City Council will hold a study session and regular meeting. They will consider a new registered manager for King Soopers #124, approve consent items including liquor license renewals, appoint a board member to the Downtown Development Authority, and hold an executive session for legal advice regarding the Four Mile Project. Other items include public comments and updates from regional organizations.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved agenda, consent items, DDA appointment, and executive session

The council approved the revised meeting agenda and all consent items by unanimous consent. They appointed Adam Wudel to the Glendale Downtown Development Authority for a four‑year term, also unanimously. The council then moved into an executive session to receive legal advice on the Four Mile Project, again with unanimous approval.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on Greek Fair special event permit at 4610 East Alameda Avenue

The Glendale City Council will hold a public hearing on a special event permit for the Hellenic Orthodox Community of Denver to host the Greek Fair on June 6–8, 2025. The council will also consider renewing a retail liquor store license for Cherri Plaza Liquors and approving a change in corporate structure for the same business. Appointments to the Glendale Downtown Development Authority board will be made, and an executive session for legal advice on the Four Mile Project is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approved joining a lawsuit to protect Colorado home‑rule authority

The Glendale City Council unanimously approved the city joining any organization that opposes state legislation threatening home‑rule authority. It also approved a special event permit for the Hellenic Orthodox Community Greek Festival, renewed and restructured a retail liquor license for YKIM Corporation, and appointed four members to the Downtown Development Authority. All consent items and related motions passed unanimously.

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Tue Mar 4, 2025

City Council

Glendale City Council to consider land dedications and liquor license renewals

The City Council will review resolutions regarding land rights-of-way and property conveyance. The body will also consider liquor license renewals for three businesses and hold an executive session for legal advice on the Four Mile Project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves land dedication and property conveyance for Four Mile project

The Glendale City Council unanimously approved two resolutions related to the Four Mile Development: dedicating city-owned land along Virginia Avenue for rights-of-way, and conveying two small tracts at 601 S Cherry Street for sidewalk easements. The council also approved consent items, including liquor license renewals for Jax Fish House and Mariscos El Chaco, and a tavern license renewal for Shotgun Willies. No public comments were made, and the meeting ended with an executive session on legal advice for the Four Mile project.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025

City Council

Council to hold executive session for legal advice on The Four Mile Project

The Glendale City Council will hold a regular meeting including public hearings on two special event permits for the Hellenic Orthodox Community of Denver, consent items for liquor license renewals, re-appointment of a presiding municipal court judge, and recertifications of promotional association/common consumption areas. The council will also enter an executive session for legal advice regarding The Four Mile Project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves special event permits, liquor renewals, judge reappointment

The Glendale City Council approved two special event permits for the Hellenic Orthodox Community of Denver, a new registered manager for Hyatt Place Denver/Cherry Creek, consent items including liquor license renewals, the reappointment of Municipal Court Judge Christine Chauche for four years, and recertifications for three promotional associations/common consumption areas. All votes were unanimous. The council also entered an executive session for legal advice on the Four Mile Project.

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Tue Jan 7, 2025

City Council

Public hearings on water and sewer rate revisions

The City Council will hold public hearings on proposed ordinances to revise water rates and fees for the Water Enterprise, and sewer user fees and connection fees for the Wastewater Enterprise. The Council will also consider resolutions to designate a public place for posting meeting notices and to authorize an intergovernmental agreement with the Arapahoe County 911 Authority for a backup communications center. Consent items include renewal of several liquor licenses, and a Distinguished Service Medal will be awarded to Sergeant Shaun Farley.

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✓ Decided: Council approves water and sewer rate hikes, moves special event permit hearing

The Glendale City Council approved 5% increases to water and sewer fees, with billing switching to a monthly cycle in March. The council also approved several routine items, including liquor license renewals and an intergovernmental agreement for 911 backup services. A special event permit hearing for the Balkanika Folk Dance was postponed to February 4 because the applicant was not present.

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