Golden public meetings in 2025

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider two ordinances to extend the recording deadline for the Junction Annexation and its initial zoning. The consent agenda includes contracts for public art, construction change orders, streetlight maintenance, and a fee increase for deputy judges. A proclamation for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and staff updates on community engagement and the strategic plan are also on the agenda.

• Public hearings on Ordinance 2286 and 2287 extending deadlines for the Junction Annexation and its M1/C1 zoning
• Resolution 3254: Contract with Flowcus, Inc for indoor public art at Heart of Golden Phase 1 Police/Municipal Facility
• Resolution 3256: Change Order #5 with FCI Constructors for additional AV, security, and communications at the facility
• Resolution 3265: Increase in fees for Deputy Municipal Court Judges
• Resolution 3267: Contract with Independence Traffic Services for streetlight maintenance

City Council approved several contracts for public art and infrastructure, increased fees for Deputy Municipal Court Judges, and extended recording deadlines for the Junction Annexation. The Council also established the 2026 meeting schedule and accepted a land conveyance.

• Approved indoor art contract with Flowcus, Inc and outdoor art contract with Paula Castillo (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #5 for FCI Constructors, Inc for police/municipal facility infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved fee increase for Deputy Municipal Court Judges (7-0)
• Authorized financing agreement for Canyon Gate Apartments improvements (7-0)
• Approved streetlight maintenance contract with Independence Traffic Services, LLC (7-0)
• Established 2026 Regular Business Meeting and Regular Study Session schedule (7-0)
• Accepted conveyance of land Tract E in Fox Haven at Mesa Meadows (7-0)
• Approved Ordinances 2286 and 2287 extending recording deadlines for Junction Annexation (7-0)

ACC Art in Public Places Subcommittee Meeting - No Recording

The Art in Public Places Subcommittee will meet to review suggested edits to the Art in Public Places Handbook, discuss priorities for 2026 projects, and plan how to involve the full Arts & Culture Commission in project development. This is a planning and discussion session; no votes are expected.

• Review suggested edits for the Art in Public Places Handbook
• Discuss priorities for 2026 projects
• Plan full ACC involvement in project development

HPB Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will review the final draft of a complete rewrite of Chapter 18.58 (historic preservation code) and formulate a recommendation to City Council. Staff will also provide a verbal update on the Past Forward Neighborhood Context Statements and Guidelines project. The agenda includes standard approvals of minutes and agenda.

• Review of final draft rewrite of Chapter 18.58 of Golden Municipal Code, including changes to designations, demolition, appeals, and notification requirements
• Staff verbal update on Past Forward Neighborhood Context Statements and Guidelines

The Historic Preservation Board approved a resolution to repeal and replace Chapter 18.58 of the Golden Municipal Code. The board discussed aligning the downtown boundary with the Downtown Development Authority and noted the code will go to City Council for review in March 2026.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved revised November 18, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved resolution to repeal and replace Chapter 18.58 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 p.m.

City Council Study Session 5pm- GDGID & CC Regular Business Meeting 6:30pm

At the study session, Council will discuss a Transportation Demand Management plan update and potential changes to downtown parking cash-in-lieu program. The regular meeting includes GDGID budget and mill levy adoption, then consent matters such as extending the Junction Annexation recording deadline, awarding contracts for Lions Park playground replacement and Lena Gulch drainage improvements, and updating the fee schedule. Public hearings are scheduled for the 2026 City budget and mill levy, wastewater charges for Golden Overlook, code updates on sustainability and residential growth limits, and pet ownership limits.

• Junction Annexation recording deadline extensions (Ordinances 2286 and 2287)
• Lions Park playground replacement contract with DHM Design Corporation (Resolution 3250)
• 2026 city budget adoption and mill levy setting (Resolutions 3261 and 3262)
• Sustainability code updates and residential growth management revisions (Ordinances 2282 and 2283)
• Reinstatement of limits on number of dogs and cats (Ordinance 2284)

The City Council unanimously adopted the FY2026 city budget (Resolution 3261) and set property tax mill levies (Resolution 3262). It also approved a $2.25 million disbursement from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund with a $500,000 matching opportunity, and the GDGID budget and mill levy. Consent items including several contracts, fee schedule updates, and intergovernmental agreements were also approved unanimously.

• Adopted FY2026 budget (Resolution 3261) unanimously
• Set property tax mill levies for General Fund, Fire, and DDA (Resolution 3262) unanimously
• Disbursed $2.25M from Affordable Housing Trust Fund with $500K match (Resolution 3233 as amended) unanimously
• Approved GDGID budget (Resolution 25-01) unanimously
• Approved GDGID property tax mill levy (Resolution 25-02) 6-1 (Cameron no)
• Established wastewater charges for Golden Overlook Subdivision (Ordinance 2285) unanimously
• Approved consent agenda including contracts, IGA, fee schedule, and salary resolutions unanimously
• Introduced ordinances extending Junction Annexation recording deadline (first reading)

Community Sustainability Advisory Board rescheduled regular meeting

The Community Sustainability Advisory Board is discussing recommendations for the 2026 Pay-As-You-Throw program re-bid. The board will also review the 2025/2026 work plan and suggest changes for the 2026 sustainability rebates program.

• 2026 Re-bid of the City’s Pay-As-You-Throw Program
• 2025/2026 CSAB Work Plan review
• 2026 Sustainability Rebates Program suggestions
• Public Electric Vehicle Charging memo to City Council

The board discussed options for the 2026 PAYT program re-bid, including weekly composting and electric trucks, and reviewed the 2025 rebate program to plan for 2026 changes.

• Board supported requesting cost estimates for weekly recycling and compost collection, seasonal yard-waste options, a fall leaf drop-off site, and electric refuse trucks
• Board agreed to revisit the universal recycling ordinance for potential inclusion in the 2026 work plan
• Board anticipates making only modest changes to the 2026 rebate program in early 2026
• Board provided feedback for the public EV charging memo to Council

PC Regular Meeting

The Golden Planning Commission will review PC25-47, a site development plan for 1341 Avery Street, part of the Canyon View Business Park and subject to Kilgroe Annexation No. 2 Official Development Plan. Staff will present the plan packet, a staff‑marked site plan exhibit, and the relevant annexation documents for commission consideration. The agenda also includes a staff memo reviewing the 2025 Form Zone Site Plans and a Development Year in Review.

• PC25-47: Review of site development plan for 1341 Avery Street in Canyon View Business Park (Kilgroe Annexation No. 2 ODP)
• Public comment period on PC25-47
• Staff memo: 2025 Form Zone Site Plans and Development Year in Review

The Planning Commission approved a site development plan for 1341 Avery Street, part of the Canyon View Business Park, subject to the Kilgroe Annexation No. 2 Official Development Plan. The 4-0 vote followed discussion on traffic studies and fire mitigation, with the latter referred to the City Fire Marshall. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included the elevation of Alternate Horan as a voting member and an update on the Comprehensive Plan.

• Elevated Alternate Horan as a voting member (4-0 voice vote)
• Approved site development plan at 1341 Avery Street, Case PC25-47 (4-0 roll call vote)

Community Marketing Board

The Community Marketing Board will review and discuss a proposal to reposition the Golden Greeter program from in-person kiosk staffing to digital and strategic marketing, with its $85,000 in funding moved from the General Operating Fund to the Community Marketing Fund for 2026. The board will also consider contracts for public relations and social media ($3,000/month) and the Golden Welcome Center ($2,000/month), get an update on Goldens in Golden event budget and vendors, and review a holiday campaign proposal from AdPro. No final votes are scheduled; the meeting is a kick-off for strategic planning and contractor selection.

• Repurpose Golden Greeter program, moving $85,000 from General Fund to Community Marketing Fund for digital/strategic marketing
• Contract with Meadows PR for public relations and social media management at $3,000/month (Jan–Jun 2026)
• Contract with Golden Welcome Center for concierge and visitor services at $2,000/month (Jan–Dec 2026)
• Discussion of AdPro vs. Blakeley + Company as advertising contractor for 2026
• Goldens in Golden event update including budget, vendors, and sponsors

Arts & Culture Commission Meeting

The Arts & Culture Commission will approve Arts and Culture Grants, hear a presentation on the Heart of Golden East Amenity Zone from Superbloom, and receive a finalist presentation for Municipal Building Art from ThereSquared. The meeting also includes public comment response, a staff report, and new business items.

• Approve Arts and Culture Grants
• Heart of Golden East Amenity Zone presentation by Amirah Shahid, Superbloom
• Municipal Building Art Selection Finalist Presentation by Kendall Peterson, ThereSquared
• Response to Public Comment
• Staff Report and New Business

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The Golden City Council will vote on a resolution authorizing amendments to two intergovernmental agreements with Colorado School of Mines regarding operational coordination and campus capital construction. The consent agenda includes first readings of ordinances on sustainability code changes, residential growth limits, pet limits, and sewer fees for the Golden Overlook Subdivision, plus resolutions on a zero-emissions roadmap, parks plan, and interim finance director appointment. Public comment is accepted on non-hearing items.

• Ordinance 2282: Amendments to sustainability codes, including residential sustainability standards
• Ordinance 2283: Amendments to residential growth management regulations
• Ordinance 2284: Reinstating limits on number of dogs and cats per household
• Ordinance 2285: Establishing wastewater charges for Golden Overlook Subdivision
• Resolution 3260: Authorizing amendments to intergovernmental agreements with Colorado School of Mines

City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included five resolutions: approving the October 28 meeting minutes, adopting the 2025 Annexation Study Area Report (Resolution 3237), authorizing a fiber optic backbone contract with Minntex Technologies for the new police and municipal building at 311 10th Street (Resolution 3246), affirming HB24-1173 compliance (Resolution 3247), and authorizing a stormwater MS4 intergovernmental agreement with JeffCo School District R-1 (Resolution 3248). Council also held a public hearing on the 2026 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan but took no vote. Proclamations declared Colorado Recycles Week and Hunger and Homelessness Week.

• Approved October 28, 2025 council minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 3237 - 2025 Annexation Study Area Report (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 3246 - $? fiber optic contract with Minntex Technologies for 311 10th Street police/municipal building (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 3247 - HB24-1173 compliance affirmation (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 3248 - stormwater MS4 IGA with JeffCo School District R-1 (7-0)
• Closed public hearing on 2026 Operating Budget & CIP without action

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss updates on organic parks, forestry/fire mitigation, and East Zone amenities. A key item is the proposed 2026 fee adjustments for the Golden Community Center, including a 3% administrative fee and increases to daily passes, memberships, and programs. The board will also consider the December meeting schedule.

• Proposed 2026 Golden Community Center fee increases: adult annual pass from $505 to $540; daily passes up $0.50 across all ages
• 3% administrative fee embedded in prices to offset credit-card processing costs; cash discount offered
• East Zone Amenities Update (30-minute discussion)
• Organic Parks Update (15-minute discussion)
• Forestry, Open Space and Fire Mitigation Updates (15-minute discussion)

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the agenda and previous minutes, and unanimously voted to cancel the December meeting. Staff provided updates on the organic parks pilot, forestry and fire mitigation, East Zone amenities, and community center fees, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 18 and October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled the December 2025 meeting (unanimous)

PC Study Session

The Golden Planning Commission will hold a study session to review the Transition overlay zone and potential building form types. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion item based on a staff memo.

• Review of Transition Form Zone Overlay and potential form types

HPB Regular Meeting

The Golden Historic Preservation Board will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a front addition, new exterior cladding, and roof deck at 408 18th Street, a noncontributing structure in the East Street Historic District. The board will also hold a study session to review and provide feedback on adaptive reuse plans for 710 10th Street, the former American Mountaineering Center/Historic Golden High School, as the Clayworks Hotel. Standard agenda items include approval of the October 2025 minutes.

• HPB 25-09: Certificate of Appropriateness for a front addition, new stucco/wood siding, standing seam metal roof, and roof deck at 408 18th Street
• Study session: Adaptive reuse of 710 10th Street (American Mountaineering Center) into the Clayworks Hotel
• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2025 regular meeting

The Historic Preservation Board denied a Certificate of Appropriateness for a front addition and new exterior cladding at 408 18th Street, a non-contributing structure in the East Street Historic District. The board found the proposed changes significantly altered the front façade and did not meet approval criteria, and also issued a Finding of Non-Compatibility. The motion passed 7-0, with recommendations for roof eave extension and use of complimentary colors and materials.

• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for front addition and cladding at 408 18th St (7-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes from October 8, 2025 (both 7-0)

DDA

The Golden Downtown Development Authority will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2026 budget, which is expected to be adopted by resolution. The board will also discuss and vote on a $45,000 sponsorship for a winter comedy festival, a $15,000 capital grant for Marrygrams Cards & Gifts remodeling at 1212 Washington Ave, and a $4,321.50 grant for Bivy Beer Bar's refrigeration at 600 12th St #600. Additionally, the DDA will consider funding $32,464 for shuttles, security, and reindeer for five major downtown events in 2026.

• 2026 DDA budget public hearing and adoption by resolution
• $45,000 sponsorship proposal for a two-week comedy festival in February/March
• Marrygrams Capital Improvement Grant of $15,000 for interior remodeling at 1212 Washington Ave
• Bivy Beer Bar Capital Improvement Grant of $4,321.50 for refrigeration at 600 12th St #600
• $32,464 for transit shuttles, security, and reindeer for five major 2026 downtown events

The Downtown Development Authority approved a $35,000 sponsorship (up to $45,000 with matching funds) for the Golden Winter Comedy Festival. It granted $15,000 to Marrygrams and $4,321.50 to Bivvy Beer Bar. The board also approved $32,500 for City of Golden 2026 community event support and adopted the 2026 DDA budget (Resolution 33). All actions were approved unanimously by the commissioners present.

• Approved $35,000 sponsorship for Golden Winter Comedy Festival (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 grant to Marrygrams for tenant space improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $4,321.50 grant to Bivvy Beer Bar for refrigeration equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $32,500 funding for 2026 City of Golden community event support (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 33 and the 2026 DDA budget as presented (unanimous)

EDComm

The Economic Development Commission will review a request from Terra CO2 Technology for a one‑third use‑tax rebate of up to $44,000 to support its planned $7 million, 30,000‑sq‑ft facility in Canyon View Business Park. Staff will also provide updates on the Clear Creek Makerspace raffle, the Colorado School of Mines career fair, the 2025 revenue and expense tracker, and small‑business grant awards. The commission will discuss business retention activities and recent tax reports before adjourning.

• Terra CO2 Technology Economic Incentive Request – proposed one‑third use‑tax rebate up to $44,000 for a $7 million facility in Canyon View Business Park
• Clear Creek Makerspace raffle update – winners share experiences using the makerspace
• Colorado School of Mines Career Fair update – feedback from Doradus Lab on September event
• 2025 Revenue and Expense Tracker – staff report that the tracker is up to date
• EDComm Small Business Grants – summary of recent grant awards

The Economic Development Commission voted to recommend an economic incentive for Terra CO2 Technology to build a new manufacturing facility in Canyon View Business Park. The Commission also approved an additional $500 sponsorship for the Golden Chamber of Commerce's Business Summit, with Commissioner Weisrock recused.

• Approved recommendation for Terra CO2 economic incentive (all present agreed)
• Approved $500 additional sponsorship for Chamber Business Summit (Weisrock recused; all others agreed)

City Council Study Session 5pm-Regular Business Meeting 7:45pm

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update, the Golden Downtown General Improvement District (GDGID) policy and 2026 budget, the 2026 Proposed Budget update, special events in-kind recommendations, and a draft renewal of two intergovernmental agreements with the Colorado School of Mines. The regular business meeting includes the second of three public hearings on the 2026 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan, consent matters such as adopting the Annexation Study Area Report, a fiber optic contract for the new police/municipal building, EV charging compliance, and a stormwater IGA with Jefferson County School District, plus proclamations for Colorado Recycles Week and Hunger and Homelessness Week. Council will also enter executive session to evaluate the City Manager and City Attorney.

• Public hearing on 2026 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
• Discussion of Parks and Recreation Master Plan update
• Review of Golden Downtown General Improvement District (GDGID) 2026 budget
• Contract with Minntex Technologies to extend fiber optic backbone to new 311 10th Street police building
• Draft renewal of intergovernmental agreements with Colorado School of Mines

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions for a fiber optic backbone design/construction contract with Minntex Technologies ($ amount not specified), the 2025 Annexation Study Area Report, compliance with state law HB24-1173, and an intergovernmental agreement with Jefferson County School District R-1 for stormwater MS4 coordination. A public hearing on the 2026 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan was held but no action was taken; the meeting adjourned into executive session afterward. Council also discussed fire mitigation in Tucker Gulch and received updates on community events.

• Approved Resolution 3237: Annexation Study Area Report 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 3246: Fiber optic backbone contract with Minntex Technologies (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 3247: Compliance with HB24-1173 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 3248: Stormwater IGA with JeffCo School District R-1 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 28, 2025 (included in consent agenda)
• Held public hearing on 2026 budget and CIP; no vote taken
• Heard presentation from Hunger Free Golden (no action)
• Proclaimed Colorado Recycles Week and Hunger and Homelessness Week (no vote)

GURA

The Golden Urban Renewal Authority will hold a public hearing and adopt the 2026 budget via Resolution 170, appropriating funds for operations and capital outlay. They will also hear a conditions survey presentation for a proposed Nazarene Plan Area at 17455 W 16th Street, a step toward creating a new urban renewal area for affordable housing. Additionally, the board will discuss new potential plan areas and infrastructure projects, then adjourn to executive session for negotiations on real property along West Colfax Avenue.

• Adopt 2026 budget and Resolution 170, appropriating $2,030,059 for operating expenses and $2,312,100 for capital outlay
• Presentation of Nazarene Plan Area Conditions Survey for proposed affordable housing development at 17455 W 16th Street
• Executive session to discuss negotiations for real property on West Colfax Ave between Corporate Drive and Interplaza West
• Update on potential new plan area 'The Junction' with developer due diligence deadline approaching end of year
• Report on infrastructure projects including Lena Gulch (Reach 3 study) and West Colfax Complete Street design issues with CDOT

PC Study Session

This is a study session where the Planning Commission will review and discuss the second draft of the city's Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is focused on gathering feedback and deliberation, with no formal decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Study session on Comprehensive Plan Draft V2 review

ACC Grants Subcommittee Meeting - No Recording

The Arts & Culture Commission Grant Subcommittee is meeting to review amended grant applications and submit evaluations. The subcommittee will also receive a staff update. This is a procedural meeting focused on the grant review process.

• Staff update on grant program
• Review of amended grant applications
• Submission of evaluations by subcommittee

The Arts & Culture Commission Grants Subcommittee reviewed three organizations' applications and agreed to forward proposed funding amounts for each tier to the full ACC for December consideration. No formal votes were taken; the subcommittee discussed future improvements including accessibility metrics and a secondary grant pool for emerging programs.

• Forwarded proposed funding amounts for each tier to full ACC for December meeting
• Agreed to develop clear metrics for 2027 funding cycle
• Agreed to hold informational session for applicants on evaluation criteria
• Agreed to include accessibility guidance in award letters
• Agreed to invite a community member with accessibility concerns to serve on subcommittee
• Agreed to revisit tier qualifications in March or April
• Reserved portion of 2027 funds for small secondary grant pool for emerging Tier 3 programs
• Requested grantees submit mid-year progress report to inform 2027 funding

Arts & Culture Commission Meeting - Partial Recording

The Arts & Culture Commission is holding a strategic planning workshop to refine goals and strategies from a prior workshop, discuss communications and museum-related goals, and assess effort vs. impact. No formal votes are scheduled; staff updates cover public art installations, grants, and conservation projects. Decisions on grants and municipal building artwork will occur at the December meeting.

• Ulysses Park art installation pushed back to November due to substructure plan updates
• Triangle Park artwork installation scheduled for November 17th
• Downtown bike rack art: Mountains installed on 12th Street, Flowers in final fabrication
• Grants subcommittee reviewing applications; full commission to vote in December
• Municipal building art selection subcommittee chose concepts; public posting on Guiding Golden in November

The Arts & Culture Commission agreed to create a resource page on the city website that links to Arts & Culture organizations’ event pages. They also decided to revisit a dedicated Arts & Culture calendar next year, evaluate communication channels, and develop a presentation and one‑pager to share ACC information with other departments. A proposal was made to update the Art in Public Places handbook by mid‑2026.

• Create city website resource page linking to Arts & Culture event pages (agreed)
• Revisit arts‑and‑culture‑specific calendar idea next year before granting funds (agreed)
• Evaluate internal and external city communication channels for ACC messaging (agreed)
• Develop ACC presentation and one‑pager for other departments (agreed)
• Volunteer commissioners to attend department/board meetings to discuss ACC (agreed)
• Propose updating the Art in Public Places handbook by mid‑2026 (proposed)
• Consider small grant to community member managing a calendar (discussed, no decision)
• Form subcommittee to assist Golden History Museum (discussed, no formal vote)

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The Golden City Council will consider a series of consent matters, including several resolutions on intergovernmental agreements, easements, and a construction contract. A key item is Resolution No. 3238, which amends the contract with FCI Constructors, Inc. to set a final guaranteed maximum price for the Heart of Golden Phase 1 Police/Municipal Facility and release Construction Package 2. The council will also hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2279, which updates multiple code chapters related to construction impact mitigation. An executive session is scheduled to discuss potential property negotiations east of Ford Street near 10th Street.

• Resolution 3238 – Contract Amendment #2 with FCI Constructors, Inc. for Heart of Golden Phase 1 Police/Municipal Facility
• Resolution 3234 – Intergovernmental Agreement with Jefferson County Emergency Communications Authority for Heritage Road Fiber
• Resolution 3236 – Vacation of a sewer easement for the Clayworks Subdivision
• Resolution 3244 – Construction contract award to Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for Lions Park East
• Ordinance 2279 – Amendments to nuisance, noise, idling, right‑of‑way, building code, site improvements, and community lighting standards

The council approved a bundle of consent items, including a fiber agreement, ambulance contract amendment, and utility easements. Separately, it approved Resolution 3236 to vacate a sewer easement for the Clayworks project and Resolution 3238 for a second amendment to the FCI contract. The council also approved Ordinance 2279 by a 6-1 vote and entered executive session before adjourning at 8:01 p.m. These actions authorize infrastructure upgrades, contract adjustments, and regulatory changes for the city.

• Approved consent agenda items including fiber agreement, ambulance contract amendment, utility easements, and Lions Park East ADA contract (7-0), excluding item C
• Approved Resolution 3236 vacating a sewer easement for the Clayworks project (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 3238 second amendment to the FCI Contract (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2279 following a public hearing (6-1, Councilor Cameron opposed)
• Entered executive session and adjourned meeting at 8:01 p.m.

Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board

The Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board will discuss the second public draft of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and provide feedback before formal adoption hearings. The board will also review a draft Streets/Bike Manual and consider rescheduling two meetings due to holiday conflicts. Staff will provide project updates.

• Discussion of second draft Comprehensive Plan 2025 with chapters on housing, strategic growth, and water planning
• Review of draft Streets/Bike Manual
• Holiday schedule conflicts: board to discuss alternative dates for two remaining 2025 meetings
• Project updates from staff on various ongoing city projects
• Public comment period and study session on comprehensive plan feedback

The October 23, 2025 Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board meeting recorded only procedural information about public hearing logistics, recording policies, and accessibility statements. No actions, approvals, denials, or votes on agenda items were documented.

Community Sustainability Advisory Board

The Community Sustainability Advisory Board will hear water conservation program updates and review results of a Pay-As-You-Throw waste collection survey. The board is set to finalize a recommendation to City Council on adopting the Metropolitan Regional Building Policy Cohort’s Roadmap to Zero Emissions New Construction. Other items include discussions on sustainability menu code amendments and a public EV charging memo.

• Water Conservation updates: data from Garden-In-A-Box, Slow-the-Flow irrigation audits, and Lawn Replacement programs; plans for 2026
• Pay-As-You-Throw survey results: 185 respondents; to inform next residential waste contract in 2026
• Finalize recommendation to City Council on Roadmap to Zero Emissions New Construction
• Sustainability Menu code amendments & recommendation
• Public Electric Vehicle Charging memo to City Council

The board approved the meeting agenda and the September 24 minutes. It voted to endorse the proposed Sustainability Menu code amendments that update zoning sustainability provisions. The board also approved the public EV charging memo for Council submission, requesting minor graph revisions. Staff will incorporate PAYT survey findings into the next waste‑collection RFP for review at the December meeting.

• Approved agenda (motion by Jill Engel-Cox, seconded by Martha Gerdes)
• Approved September 24 minutes (motion by Martha Gerdes, seconded by Carrie Atiyeh)
• Endorsed Sustainability Menu code amendments (vote outcome: endorsed)
• Approved public EV charging memo for Council submission (minor graph revisions requested)
• Agreed to use PAYT survey findings for recommendations in next waste collection RFP

ACC Grants Subcommittee Meeting - No Recording

The Arts & Culture Commission will hear a presentation from the Golden History Museum & Park, receive an update on the strategic planning process, and discuss defining the Arts in Public Places program and identifying action priorities. The meeting also includes public comment response, a staff report, and new business.

• Golden History Museum & Park presentation
• Strategic planning process update
• Defining Arts in Public Places program and identifying action priorities
• Staff report on ongoing projects
• Response to public comment

The Grants Subcommittee discussed application guidelines, funding allocations, and equity concerns. Staff was directed to request a single application from a dual applicant and to clarify award letter requirements. The subcommittee's recommendations will be presented to the full Arts & Culture Commission in December.

• Requested single application from organization applying for both Arts & Culture and Thriving Communities grants
• Recommended Foothills Art Center as fiscal agent for 'orb hunt' organizers
• Advised Golden Choir and Golden Makers to request rounded grant amounts
• Directed staff to specify Golden-focused program use in Dino Ridge award letter
• Agreed to submit application evaluation sheets by November 3, 2025

DDA

The Golden Downtown Development Authority will consider the Golden Hotel's combined capital grant and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) application, including a 50% grant up to $15,000 for exterior improvements and a TIF cap of $385,000 with a 70% tax‑increment rebate. The board will also continue discussion of the draft 2026 DDA budget, reviewing a $250,000 contingency, a $40,000‑$50,000 downtown merchant event support line, and a $1,250,000 allocation for various city‑project contributions. Additional items include a communications strategy update and a sponsorship request introduction.

• Golden Hotel Grant/TIF Application – 50% grant up to $15,000 for exterior improvements; total grant/TIF cap $385,000 (≈7% of $5,554,374 total cost); 70% tax‑increment rebate through 2045; project start April 1 2026, completion by Dec 31 2027
• 2026 DDA Budget discussion – $250,000 contingency; $40,000‑$50,000 line for Downtown Merchant Event Support; $1,250,000 line for contributions to city projects such as Jackson Street streetscape, Ford Street underpass, and pedestrian improvements
• Communications Updates – quarterly marketing schedule with social media and Weekly Digest posts for holiday lights, small‑business grants, and development highlights
• Sponsorship Request Introduction – board will hear a new sponsorship request (details not provided in agenda)
• Public Comment and Consent Agenda – approval of September 15 2025 meeting minutes

The DDA approved a $15,000 capital grant for Golden Hotel landscaping and authorized a property tax TIF participation of up to $385,000. The board also approved a sales tax TIF rebate element of 75% for a 12-month period ending in late 2025.

• Approved $15,000 capital grant for Golden Hotel landscaping (5-0)
• Authorized property tax TIF participation up to $385,000 (5-0)
• Approved sales tax TIF rebate element of 75% for 12 months ending late 2025 (5-0)
• Set 2026 budget line item for downtown events at $40,000-$50,000 (consensus)
• Set 2026 budget line item for joint projects at $1,250,000 (consensus)
• Agreed to review Golden Hotel sponsorship request with Miller and Riffel
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (5-0)
• Agreed to table formal Golden Hotel agreement until final details are ready

RESCHEDULED MTAB Meeting at 1445 10th Street

The Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board will discuss and provide feedback on two major policy items: the North Ford Complete Street project alternatives analysis, which includes pedestrian safety and traffic calming, and a proposed downtown bicycle dismount zone to address sidewalk conflicts with e-bikes and scooters. The board will also hear a report on Highway 93 safety concerns and receive project updates. No final decisions are scheduled; the board's feedback will inform staff recommendations.

• North Ford Complete Street alternatives analysis – public survey results show top priorities: bicycle/trail connectivity, pedestrian safety, wider sidewalks, and traffic calming
• Downtown bicycle dismount zone proposal – boundary Ford to Arapahoe, 14th to Clear Creek; legal basis exists, enforcement via $50–$150 citations
• Memo to City Council on protected bike lanes – public comment from August 28 meeting included concerns about parking loss, trash collection, and emergency access
• Highway 93 safety concerns – board to discuss; report not yet available, tabled from prior meeting
• Project updates on Arapahoe Ped Improvements, HWY 93, Colfax, and other city projects

The Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 28, 2025. The board also unanimously moved to adjourn the public comment period and then adjourned the meeting. No substantive project decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned public comment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (no vote recorded)

PC Regular Meeting and Study Session

The Planning Commission will consider a draft ordinance (PC25-45) that removes sustainability menus from Chapter 18.24 and Section 18.40.350, moving standards to other code sections and adding new resilient landscaping standards to Chapter 18.40. After regular business, the Commission will hold a study session for a Comprehensive Plan document review.

• PC25-45: Draft ordinance to remove sustainability menus and add resilient landscaping standards to Chapter 18.40
• Study session: Comprehensive Plan document review

The council considered draft ordinance PC25-45 to remove sustainability menus from Chapter 18.24 and Section 18.40.350, relocate standards, and add resilient landscaping standards to Chapter 18.40. The ordinance was approved and the resolution was signed. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved PC25-45 draft ordinance removing sustainability menus (resolution signed; no vote tally recorded)