Thornton, CO
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ThorntonCO averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $498,542 -2.6% yr/yr · +6.2% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$425.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$313.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$204.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$237.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,196 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025395 housing units ($111.5M)
🗳️ Election results (9 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2023-11-07
Janifer ''Jan'' Kulmann ✓ 16,945 · Julia Marvin 14,804
City Council Ward 4 2023-11-07
Chris Russell ✓ 5,478 · Nicole Matkowsky 4,315
City Council Ward 3 2023-11-07
David Acunto ✓ 5,891 · Mark Gormley 4,934
City Council Ward 2 2023-11-07
Roberta Ayala ✓ 3,235 · Angie Bedolla 3,193
City Council Ward 1 2023-11-07
Justin Martinez ✓ 2,085 · Eric Garcia 1,682
City Council Ward 4 2021-11-02
Karen Bigelow ✓ 4,375 · Angie Bedolla 4,236
City Council Ward 3 2021-11-02
Tony Unrein ✓ 5,275 · Kate Miya 4,207
City Council Ward 2 2021-11-02
Jessica Sandgren ✓ 2,708 · Roberta Ayala 2,202
City Council Ward 1 2021-11-02
Kathy Henson ✓ 2,651
Recent meetings
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 06:00 PM
08/19/26 Local Licensing Authority Meeting
Thornton licensing board to consider three new liquor licenses
The Local Licensing Authority will hold public hearings on three new liquor license applications, including a hotel/restaurant license, a beer and wine license, and a special events permit. The board will also receive training on location restrictions. The rest of the agenda is routine, including approval of minutes.
- New hotel and restaurant liquor license for Waldo's Chicken and Beer, 9675 Washington Street
- New beer and wine license for Paddock Lounge, 16059 Grant Street
- Special events permit for That's How I Roll at First Street Plaza, Eastlake Rail Yard Front Porch Events
- Training on location restrictions for liquor licenses
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📄 From the agenda
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
AGENDA
LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUGUST 19, 2026
6:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
4.
MOTION TO ADMIT THE LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND THE CITY CLERK'S
COMMUNICATION DOCUMENTS INTO EVIDENCE
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Approval of Minutes – July 15, 2026 Regular Meeting. (140-BC)
6.
BUSINESS
None.
7.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
Consideration of a New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License Application
submitted by WCB Thornton, LLC DBA Waldo's Chicken and Beer, 9675
Washington Street. (HR-0097 30725)
B.
Consideration of a New Beer and Wine Liquor License Application
submitted by Paddock Lounge, LLC DBA Paddock Lounge, 16059 Grant
Street. (BW-0020 30726)
C.
Consideration of a Special Events Permit Application for sale of Malt,
Vinous, and Spirituous Liquors submitted by That’s How I Roll to be held at
First Street Plaza, adjacent to Eastlake N-Line Station, Thornton, CO
80241, for the Eastlake Rail Yard Front Porch Events. (23546)
8.
OTHER MATTERS
A.
Training on Location Restrictions.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 05:45 PM
8/18/26 Planning Session
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 05:45 PM
8/11/26 Council Update
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 07:00 PM
8/11/26 Council Meeting
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 06:00 PM
8/11/26 Special Council Meeting
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 07:30 PM
8/11/26 Special TDA Meeting
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 07:00 PM
7/28/26 Council Meeting
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 05:45 PM
7/28/26 Council Update
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 05:45 PM
7/21/26 Planning Session
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 05:45 PM
7/21/26 Special Council Meeting
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 06:00 PM
07/15/26 Local Licensing Authority Meeting
Local Licensing Authority to review liquor licenses and a complaint
The Local Licensing Authority will hold public hearings regarding two liquor license applications and one verified complaint. The body will also conduct training on neighborhood boundaries.
- New Beer and Wine Liquor License application for Polished Nail Salon at 14372 Lincoln Street
- Special Events Permit for sale of liquors by Food for Hope at 2181 Lake Avenue
- Order to Show Cause and Verified Complaint regarding Joe Palooka's Sports & Spirits at 3923 A-C E. 120th Avenue
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✓ Decided: Walmart Supercenter license premises change approved unanimously
The Licensing Authority unanimously approved Walmart Inc.'s request to change, alter, or modify the premises of its fermented malt beverage and wine license. It also unanimously approved the transfer of ownership for the Wing Shack hotel and restaurant license. A majority vote (5‑2) granted a continuance of the public hearing for Joe Palooka's Sports & Spirits to the July 15, 2026 meeting.
- Approved change to Walmart Supercenter #4567 fermented malt beverage and wine license (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of ownership for Wing Shack hotel and restaurant license, 10280 Washington Street (unanimous)
- Continuance of Joe Palooka's Sports & Spirits hearing set for July 15, 2026 (5-2)
- Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous voice vote)
- Admitted license applications and city clerk documents into evidence (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved consent agenda, including May 20, 2026 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
AGENDA
LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JULY 15, 2026
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
4. MOTION TO ADMIT THE LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND THE CITY CLERK'S
COMMUNICATION DOCUMENTS INTO EVIDENCE
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes – June 17, 2026 Regular Meeting. (140-BC)
6. BUSINESS
None.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consideration of a New Beer and Wine Liquor License Application submitted
by Polished Nail Salon LLC DBA Polished Nail Salon, 14372 Lincoln Street.
(BW-0019).
B. Consideration of a Special Events Permit Application for sale of Malt, Vinous,
and Spirituous Liquors submitted by Food for Hope to be held at 2181 Lake
Avenue, Thornton, CO 80614, for the Eastlake Rail Yard Front Porch events.
(23546).
C. Public Hearing on an Order to Show Cause and Verified Complaint
concerning Braning Properties, Inc. DBA Joe Palooka's Sports & Spirits
(Licensee), 3923 A -C E. 120 th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80233 -1644. (TA -
0008-1 27564)
8. OTHER MATTERS
A. Training on Neighborhood Boundaries.
9. ADJOURNMENT
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the Local Licensing Authority
MINUTES
LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 17, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER – By Chairperson Jeannette Riggans at 6:01 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the Thornton City Hall.
2. ROLL CALL – Those present were Chairperson Jeannette Riggans; Vice -
Chairperson Ben Smith; and Members Justin Baumgartner, Flora Cardenas, Donald
Lopez, Jan Woll, and Larry Woog. Absent: Members Tracy Crespin and Duane
Shaifer.
Chairperson Riggans stated for the record that Members Crespin and Shaifer’s
absences are excused.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT – Tyler Jeffery, Senior Assistant City Attorney ,
representing the Authority ; Elizabeth Barajas, Senior Assistant City Attorney,
representing the City; Alex Moore, Detective; and Stacie Flis, Licensing Coordinator.
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION WAS MADE BY MEMBER CARDENAS AND SECONDED BY MEMBER
BAUMGARTNER TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY A VOICE VOTE OF THE AUTHORITY.
4. MOTION TO ADMIT LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND THE CITY CLERK'S
COMMUNICATION DOCUMENTS INTO EVIDENCE
MOTION WAS MADE BY MEMBER WOOG AND SECONDED BY MEMBER
CARDENAS TO ADMIT THE LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND THE CITY CLERK'S
COMMUNICATION DOCUMENTS INTO EVIDENCE. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY BY A VOICE VOTE OF THE AUTHORITY.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION WAS MADE BY MEMBER BAUMGARTNER AND SECONDED BY
MEMBER CARDENAS TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTE …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON SMITH AND SECONDED BY MEMBER CARDENAS TO FIND THAT THERE IS GOOD CAUSE FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THIS PUBLIC HEARING AND CONTINUE THIS HEARING TO THE REGULAR MEETING…
5 yea
Cardenas yea · Lopez yea · Smith yea · Woll yea · Woog yea
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 07:00 PM
7/14/26 Council Meeting
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 05:45 PM
7/14/26 Council Update
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 05:45 PM
7/7/26 Planning Session
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 05:45 PM
7/7/26 Special Council Meeting
Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 06:00 PM
6/17/26 Local Licensing Authority Meeting
Licensing reviews for Walmart, Wing Shack, and Joe Palooka's Sports & Spirits
The Local Licensing Authority will consider a premises modification for Walmart Supercenter #4567 and an ownership transfer for Wing Shack at 10280 Washington Street. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding an Order to Show Cause for Joe Palooka's Sports & Spirits.
- Premises modification for Walmart Supercenter #4567 at 7101 E. 128th Avenue
- Ownership transfer for Wing Shack at 10280 Washington Street
- Public hearing regarding Joe Palooka's Sports & Spirits at 3923 A-C E. 120th Avenue
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✓ Decided: Licensing Authority approves Walmart liquor expansion and Wing Shack transfer
The Thornton Local Licensing Authority approved a request by Walmart Inc. to modify its fermented malt beverage and wine license at 7101 E. 128th Avenue, and approved the transfer of a hotel and restaurant license to Shack & CO, LLC for Wing Shack - Thornton at 10280 Washington Street. The Authority also continued a show cause hearing for Joe Palooka's Sports & Spirits to July 15, 2026, and approved the consent agenda, which included the May 20, 2026 minutes.
- Approved the agenda as submitted.
- Admitted license applications and City Clerk's communication documents into evidence.
- Approved the consent agenda, including the May 20, 2026 minutes.
- Approved Walmart Inc.'s request to change, alter, or modify the premises of its fermented malt beverage and wine license at 7101 E. 128th Avenue.
- Approved the transfer of the hotel and restaurant license to Shack & CO, LLC DBA Wing Shack - Thornton at 10280 Washington Street.
- Continued the public hearing for Braning Properties, Inc. DBA Joe Palooka's Sports & Spirits to July 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
AGENDA
LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JUNE 17, 2026
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
4. MOTION TO ADMIT THE LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND THE CITY CLERK'S
COMMUNICATION DOCUMENTS INTO EVIDENCE
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes – May 20, 2026 Regular Meeting. (140-BC)
6. BUSINESS
A. Consideration of a Request to Change, Alter or Modify the Premises of a Fermented
Malt Beverage and Wine License submitted by Walmart Inc. DBA Walmart
Supercenter #4567, 7101 E. 128
th Avenue. (BE-0054 27777)
B. Consideration of a Transfer of Ownership Application for a Hotel and Restaurant
License submitted by Shack & CO, LLC DBA Wing Shack - Thornton, 10280
Washington Street (Formerly known as Zaiger & Welch Holdings II, LLC DBA
Fuzzy's Taco Shop Thornton). (HR-0062-1 30722)
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing on an Order to Show Cause and Verified Complaint concerning
Braning Properties, Inc. DBA Joe Palooka's Sports & Spirits (Licensee), 3923 A-C
E. 120
th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80233-1644. (TA-0008-1 27564)
8. OTHER MATTERS
A. Training on distance requirements.
9. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 17, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER – By Chairperson Jeannette Riggans at 6:01 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the Thornton City Hall.
2. ROLL CALL – Those present were Chairperson Jeannette Riggans; Vice -
Chairperson Ben Smith; and Members Justin Baumgartner, Flora Cardenas, Donald
Lopez, Jan Woll, and Larry Woog. Absent: Members Tracy Crespin and Duane
Shaifer.
Chairperson Riggans stated for the record that Members Crespin and Shaifer’s
absences are excused.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT – Tyler Jeffery, Senior Assistant City Attorney ,
representing the Authority ; Elizabeth Barajas, Senior Assistant City Attorney,
representing the City; Alex Moore, Detective; and Stacie Flis, Licensing Coordinator.
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION WAS MADE BY MEMBER CARDENAS AND SECONDED BY MEMBER
BAUMGARTNER TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY A VOICE VOTE OF THE AUTHORITY.
4. MOTION TO ADMIT LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND THE CITY CLERK'S
COMMUNICATION DOCUMENTS INTO EVIDENCE
MOTION WAS MADE BY MEMBER WOOG AND SECONDED BY MEMBER
CARDENAS TO ADMIT THE LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND THE CITY CLERK'S
COMMUNICATION DOCUMENTS INTO EVIDENCE. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY BY A VOICE VOTE OF THE AUTHORITY.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION WAS MADE BY MEMBER BAUMGARTNER AND SECONDED BY
MEMBER CARDENAS TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY A VOICE VOTE OF THE AUTHORITY. …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON SMITH AND SECONDED BY MEMBER CARDENAS TO FIND THAT THERE IS GOOD CAUSE FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THIS PUBLIC HEARING AND CONTINUE THIS HEARING TO THE REGULAR MEETING…
5 yea
Cardenas yea · Lopez yea · Smith yea · Woll yea · Woog yea
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 05:45 PM
6/16/26 Planning Session
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting
Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 05:30 PM
BTAC MEETING
BTAC to discuss grants for four local businesses
The Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission will consider grant applications from King Brothers Jewelry, The Grumpy Egg Café, Dulce Luna Churreria, and Bubble Wash Laundry. The commission will also receive a legislative update from the assistant to the city manager and staff updates on the People & Produce program and a Business Outreach Specialist position.
- Grant discussion for King Brothers Jewelry
- Grant discussion for The Grumpy Egg Café
- Grant discussion for Dulce Luna Churreria
- Grant discussion for Bubble Wash Laundry
- Staff update on People & Produce and Business Outreach Specialist position
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✓ Decided: Thornton BTAC approves five BIG grants totaling $74,780
The Business of Thornton Advisory Commission approved five 2026 BIG grants: King Brothers Jewelry ($11,650), The Grumpy Egg Cafe ($20,000), Dulce Luna Churreria ($3,130), Bubble Wash Laundry ($20,000), and Cake Occasion ($20,000), all unanimously. The Liquor Cabinet grant was not approved; the commission requested more information from the business before deciding. The agenda and May minutes were also approved unanimously.
- Approved $11,650 BIG grant for King Brothers Jewelry (unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 BIG grant for The Grumpy Egg Cafe (unanimous)
- Approved $3,130 BIG grant for Dulce Luna Churreria (unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 BIG grant for Bubble Wash Laundry (unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 BIG grant for Cake Occasion (unanimous)
- Liquor Cabinet BIG grant not approved; more info requested
- Approved June 2026 agenda as amended (unanimous)
- Approved May 2026 minutes (unanimous)
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BUSINESSES OF THORNTON ADVISORY COMMISSION
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
In-person & Zoom: https://thorntonco.zoom.us/j/85618137042.
Please RSVP to Carla and let her know if you will be attending.
I. (5:30) Call to Order Omar Moreno
II. (5:31) Approval of May 2026 Minutes Omar Moreno
III. (5:32) Approval of June 2026 Agenda Omar Moreno
IV. (5:33) Legislative Update Kevin Forgett,
Asst to City Mgr
V. (6:00) Grants Omar Moreno
• King Brothers Jewelry
• The Grumpy Egg Café
• Dulce Luna Churreria
• Bubble Wash Laundry
VI. (6:30) Staff Update Jenny Leon &
Kate Bentley
• July meeting discussion
• People & Produce
• Business Outreach Specialist position
VII. (7:00) Member Updates Pam Cosgrove
VIII. (7:30) Adjourn Omar Moreno
Next meeting – Wednesday, August 12
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BUSINESSES OF THORNTON
ADVISORY COMMISSION
Summary Notes
June 10, 2026
In Person
Ulisses Andrade — On line | Present Jamie Klein Present
Silvia Cervantes Excused Ali Malik Present
Pamela Cosgrove Present David Marshall Present
Paul Gurien Excused Omar Moreno Present
Ann Hogan Present Todd Waufle Present
Derek Rivera Present Ramiro Ibanez Present
Maria del Carmen Present Raquel Luna Present
Guerrero
Mirna Villa Present
CITY REPRESENTATION
Jenny Leon, Kate Bentley, Carla Courter, Adam Krueger, Kevin Forgett, Tansy Hayward
Call to Order
Chairperson Moreno called the meeting to order at 5:35pm.
Approval of June 2026 Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Rivera and seconded by Commissioner Ibanez to approve the June
2026 agenda as amended adding 2 grants
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Approval of May 2026 Minutes
Motion was made by Commissioner Cosgrove and seconded by Commissioner Hogan to approve the
May 2026 minutes.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Legislative Update
Kevin Forgett, Assistant to City Manager gave update
BIG Grants
King Brothers Jewelry
Commission reviewed and discussed grant. After discussion, grant was approved.
Motion was made by Commissioner Malik and seconded by Commissioner Klein to approve the 2026 BIG
grant for $11,650
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
The Grumpy Eqg Cafe
Commission reviewed and discussed grant. After discussion, grant was approved.
Motion was made by Commissioner Malik and seconded by Commissioner Klein to approve the 2026 BIG
grant for …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 05:45 PM
6/9/26 Special Council Meeting
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 05:45 PM
6/9/26 Council Update
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 07:00 PM
6/9/26 Council Meeting
Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 06:30 PM
6/8 TASHCO Monthly Meeting
TASHCO to hear Arts & Culture Master Plan council presentation
The Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates. Key items include a presentation on the Arts & Culture Master Plan, and subcommittee reports on upcoming community events such as Juneteenth, Pride, Dino Fest, and ThorntonFest.
- Arts & Culture Master Plan Council Presentation under Unfinished Business
- Public Art, Programs, and Volunteer updates from staff
- Subcommittee reports: Juneteenth, Pride, Dino Fest, ThorntonFest events
- Approval of May meeting minutes
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
AGENDA
THORNTON ARTS, SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Monday, June 8, 2026, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Thornton Arts and Culture Center - 9209 Dorothy Blvd.
Zoom link: https://thorntonco.zoom.us/j/84088834313
Light dinner provided for board members and staff from 6:00-6:30 p.m.
• CALL TO ORDER
• ROLL CALL OF BOARD
• APPROVAL OF AGENDA*
• APPROVAL OF MINUTES* - May
• AUDIENCE COMMENTS
During this portion of the meeting, any member of the public may speak on any subject pertaining to the
board. Speaking time will be limited to five minutes per individual/topic with a 15-minute limit on this segment
of the agenda. If you wish to speak, please sign up with a staff member prior to the meeting.
• NEW BUSINESS (10-15 minutes each)
• UNFINISHED BUSINESS (10-15 minutes each)
• Arts & Culture Master Plan Council Presentation - Alisa Zimmerman, Arts and Culture Manager
• STAFF REPORTS (5-10 minutes each)
• Public Art Update* – Erica Schmitt, Public Art Coordinator
• Programs Update – Kassandra Mestemaker, Arts and Culture Coordinator
• Volunteer Update* - Kendra Layne, Arts and Culture Support Specialist
• SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (5-10 minutes each)
• Juneteenth Event – President and Chair Christyle Russell
• Pride Event - Kassandra Mestemaker
• Dino Fest Event - Kassandra Mestemaker
• ThorntonFest TASHCO & History Tents - Alisa Zimmerman
• PRESIDENT’S COMMENT …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 05:45 PM
6/2/26 Special Council Meeting
Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 05:45 PM
6/2/26 Planning Session
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $145.5M | HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO Department of Defense · CONSTRUCT CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS FACILITY AT SCHRIEVER AFB, CO |
| $23.3M | PHRONESIS GLOBAL TRAINING SOLUTIONS LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · IGF::OT::IGF. THE VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE THE VA WITH BA/HEA SUPPORT SERV |
| $3.8M | HOLD THE LINE CATERING, LLC Department of Agriculture · HOLD THE LINE CATERING, LLC WAOWF000795 E19 |
| $1.9M | ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Department of Transportation · CO FLAP US36(1) DOWNTOWN ESTES PARK LOOP COTA/CI TASK ORDER |
| $1.8M | ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Department of Transportation · AE CI/CPE SERVICES FOR WY NPS YELL 10(26), GARDNER RIVER HIGH BRIDGE - |
| $1.5M | HOLD THE LINE CATERING, LLC Department of Agriculture · HOLD THE LINE CATERING, LLC COCUX001160 E544 |
| $1.3M | ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Department of Transportation · NM NP MULTI PMS(1), PAVEMENT PRESERVATION NEW MEXICO THIS TASK ORDER I |
| $1.3M | ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Department of Transportation · CO FLAP LAR 10(1) HORSETOOTH RES AND CARTER LAKE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTI |
| $1.3M | ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Department of Transportation · CA FTNP YOSE 15(2) GLACIER POINT ROAD CI SERVICES |
| $1.3M | AVENS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · DENTAL EQUIPMENT |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Adams County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+1,221 people (-$32.0M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)2 ({"Flood": 6, "Severe Storm": 3, "Biological": 2, "Tornado": · last Sat Mar 28, 2020)
Traffic fatalities19 (4 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments11,319 (207,227 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,140/mo (844 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy27.6% (low numeracy 37% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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Recorded votes
$425.3M
Annual budget
$237.9M
Debt outstanding
395
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$425.3M
Spending$313.2M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$237.9M
Debt-to-revenue0.56×
Debt-load index35 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
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