Thornton public meetings in 2025

12/19/25 Local Licensing Authority Meeting

The Local Licensing Authority is meeting to review a transfer of ownership for a hotel and restaurant license and a new entertainment liquor license application. The body will also address competition affidavits.

• Transfer of Ownership Application for Hotel and Restaurant License: KNH Hospitality LLC DBA The Point Bar and Grill, 4050 E. 100th Avenue Unit A
• New Entertainment Liquor License Application: Thornton FEC LLC DBA Malibu Jack's Thornton LLC, 10001 Grant Street, Unit 101

12/17/25 Local Licensing Authority Meeting

The Local Licensing Authority will hold a public hearing to consider an entertainment liquor license application. The application was submitted by Thornton FEC LLC DBA Malibu Jack's Thornton LLC, located at 10001 Grant Street, Unit 101. No other business items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on entertainment liquor license application (EN-0002 30714) for Malibu Jack's, 10001 Grant St, Unit 101

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission approved a Development Permit for the restaurant drive‑thru project with a condition requiring additional evergreen plantings (vote 6‑0). It also approved the Specific Use Permit for the same project (vote 6‑0). The commission approved a zoning amendment for a 28‑acre parcel at East 148th Avenue and Washington Street (vote 6‑0) and a conceptual site plan for two warehouse buildings on a 22‑acre parcel at the same location (vote 6‑0).

• Approved Development Permit for PLDP202501183 with evergreen planting condition (6‑0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for PLDP202501183 (6‑0)
• Approved Zoning Amendment PLZ202500553 for 28‑acre Creekside Innovation Park (6‑0)
• Approved Conceptual Site Plan PLCSP202500552 for 22‑acre warehouse project (6‑0)

12/8/25 TASHCO

The Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council will conduct interviews for board vacancies in Ward 1 and Ward 3. The board will also receive updates on the Thornton Shopping Center and public art.

• Board vacancy interviews for Morganne Sparks (Ward 1) and Amy Phillips (Ward 3)
• Thornton Shopping Center update from Economic Development and Real Estate staff
• Discussion of board attendance guidelines for bylaws
• Public art update from the Public Art Coordinator
• 2026 recruitment report

The board approved its agenda and the November meeting minutes without dissent. It voted to recommend Morganne Sparks and Amy Phillips to the city council for appointment to the TASHCO board, each passing unanimously. The board also approved recommended changes to bylaws items 4.4, 6.8, and 6.10 for council adoption. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• November minutes approved unanimously
• Recommend Morganne Sparks to council for TASHCO board appointment – passed unanimously
• Recommend Amy Phillips to council for TASHCO board appointment – passed unanimously
• Recommend bylaws changes (items 4.4, 6.8, 6.10) to council for adoption – passed unanimously
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

12/2/25 Environmental Sustainability Task Force

The Environmental Sustainability Task Force will present updates on the master plan timeline, public engagement, and technical forecasts. Members will walk through the four framework categories, reviewing the finalized goals, strategies, and implementation details. The group will also discuss the draft chapter outline of the plan and consider next steps for accountability and community sharing.

• Timeline update for the Environmental Sustainability Master Plan
• Engagement update including asynchronous workshop and final report
• Technical update with forecasts and target setting
• Review of finalized goals and strategies across four framework categories
• Discussion of the draft chapter outline and next steps for implementation

11/19/25 Local Licensing Authority Meeting

The Local Licensing Authority will review two applications to transfer existing licenses. One concerns a hotel and restaurant license for KNH Hospitality LLC at 4050 E. 100th Avenue Unit A. The other concerns a fermented malt beverage and wine license for Murphy Oil USA, Inc. at 3905 E. 120th Avenue.

• Transfer of ownership application for a hotel and restaurant license – KNH Hospitality LLC, 4050 E. 100th Ave Unit A
• Transfer of ownership application for a fermented malt beverage and wine license – Murphy Oil USA, Inc., 3905 E. 120th Ave

The Local Licensing Authority approved an amended agenda, admitted license applications and clerk documents into evidence, and accepted the consent agenda, including approval of the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved agenda amendment removing Item 6A and adding Item 88 (unanimous voice vote)
• Admitted license applications and city clerk's communication documents into evidence (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda as submitted (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

BTAC MEETING

The commission will meet to hear from the Thornton Chamber of Commerce and discuss branding for the Thornton Shopping Center. Members will also brainstorm ideas for 2026 and determine the location for the December meeting.

• Thornton Shopping Center Branding discussion
• Thornton Chamber of Commerce presentation
• Planning for 2026 initiatives
• Food Pantry update for Nov 20

The board unanimously approved the November 2025 agenda and the October 2025 minutes. A conference‑room technology upgrade was approved with installation scheduled for December. The chamber will finalize business surveys and plan a restaurant‑focused education event for early 2026. BTAC will begin the process to fill the upcoming vacancy.

• Approved November 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved conference room technology upgrade (installation Dec)
• Scheduled holiday social/white‑elephant gift exchange at Sachi Sushi Dec 10
• Chamber to finalize and share business surveys by early Jan 2026
• Plan restaurant‑focused educational event with county health inspectors early 2026
• Begin BTAC vacancy selection process for departing member

11/10/25 TASHCO

The Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council Board will review city reorganization recommendations and board attendance/quorum matters. Staff will present a 2027 grant proposal from the Southern Colorado Fire District and a CBCA application, as well as updates on public art, WinterFest, city holiday closures, and a debrief of the Dia de los Muertos celebration.

• City Reorganization Recommendations – presented by Interim Parks Recreation and Community Programs Director Chris Steinke
• Board Attendance and Quorum – presentation by Board Member Christyle Russell
• SCFD 2027 Grant Proposal and CBCA submission – presented by Arts and Culture Coordinator Kassandra Mestemaker
• Public Art Update – presented by Public Art Coordinator Erica Schmitt
• WinterFest and City Holiday Closures – presented by Arts and Culture Manager Alisa Zimmerman

The Board of Directors met on November 10, 2025 to discuss agenda items such as city reorganization recommendations, board attendance, subcommittee protocol, a 2027 grant proposal, public art updates, WinterFest and city holiday closures, and a Dia de los Muertos debrief. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on during the session. Consequently, no substantive decisions were recorded.

10/15/25 Local Licensing Authority Meeting

The Local Licensing Authority is meeting to review a transfer of ownership application for a retail liquor store. The body will also approve minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting.

• Transfer of Ownership Application for Retail Liquor Store License: 555 Enterprises Inc. DBA Liquor Bank 2, 10372 Colorado Boulevard

The Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda and admitted pending license applications and city clerk documents into evidence. A consent agenda was also approved, which included the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes. All approvals were made by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Admitted license applications and city clerk documents into evidence (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

10/15/25 Thornton Active Adult Board

The Thornton Active Adult Board will receive updates from the Homeless Outreach Team and the Colorado Commission on Aging. Staff will also provide a budget overview and organizational review updates. No formal action items or discussion items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentation by Mayra Galaviz-Martinez on homelessness in Thornton
• Presentation by Laura Kinder on the Multisector Plan on Aging
• Staff budget overview
• Staff organizational review updates

The board voted to approve the agenda as submitted, with all members in favor. It also approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting unanimously. No other actions or decisions were taken during the session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

10/13/25 TASHCO

The council will approve the meeting agenda and September minutes, then hear audience comments. It will receive updates on the Anythink Library partnership, the 70th Anniversary Oral History Project, and several staff reports including the Q3 budget and arts master plan, public art initiatives, and a grant award. The board will also hear subcommittee reports on Dia de los Muertos and other cultural events.

• Approval of agenda and September minutes
• Anythink Library update and partnerships
• 70th Anniversary Oral History Project update
• Q3 budget report and arts master plan
• SCFD 2026 grant award for TCC Art Workshop and Annex Exhibit

A quorum was not met, so the agenda and September minutes were postponed to the November meeting. No official business, votes, or approvals occurred. The board discussed updates on library partnerships, oral history project, budget, public art, and upcoming events, but these were informational only.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission approved a resolution to amend Chapter 18, Article V of the Development Code to provide regulations for existing oil and gas facilities. The motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Stutz, and passed with a 4‑0 vote. The agenda was approved unanimously, and the previous meeting minutes were approved unanimously with two members abstaining. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous, 2 abstentions)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 18, Article V of the Development Code (4-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 21, 2025 to hold interviews for commissioner vacancies

Planning Commission Meeting

The Thornton Planning Commission unanimously approved three resolutions for the five‑acre Timberleaf Estates site at 13251 Yosemite Street: an annexation to Ward 3, a zoning amendment, and a conceptual site plan. All three motions passed with a 5‑0 vote. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes unanimously. No other business was taken.

• Approved PLAX202101187 annexation resolution (5-0)
• Approved PLZ202101189 zoning amendment resolution (5-0)
• Approved PLCSP202101190 conceptual site plan resolution (5-0)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Environmental Sustainability Task Force Meeting

The Environmental Sustainability Task Force will receive an update on the oil and gas project, including timeline, community engagement, and greenhouse‑gas inventory. The meeting will then review the structure of the master plan and hold a large‑group discussion to brainstorm and refine draft strategies. No decisions are noted; the focus is on progress reporting and strategy development.

• Presentation by Tami Yellico on oil and gas project update
• Timeline update for the project
• Engagement update (survey, focus groups, pop‑ups, workshop)
• Greenhouse‑gas inventory update
• Strategy discussion and brainstorming activity

9/8/25 TASHCO

The Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council will meet to approve minutes, discuss the resignation of a board member, and review public art projects. The agenda includes reports on fundraising options, a library ex-officio member, and a theater partnership.

• Approval of August minutes
• Beckie Bean resignation and Pride Subcommittee
• Board Fundraising Option: RecTrac
• Public Art Update
• National Arts and Humanities Month resolution

9/3/25 Election Commission Meeting

The Election Commission is meeting to conduct the casting of lots to set the order of candidate names on the ballot. The commission will also review minutes from February 13, 2025.

• Casting of lots for candidate ballot order
• Approval of February 13, 2025 minutes

08/20/25 Local Licensing Authority Meeting

The Local Licensing Authority will consider recommendations for suspensions regarding three liquor licensees. The body will also hold a public hearing concerning a complaint against one liquor store.

• Suspension recommendations for Migos Liquor & Vape LLC (Night Skye Spirits) at 10254 Ura Lane
• Suspension recommendations for Hub Liquors, LLC (Hill Top Liquors) at 9217 Huron Street
• Suspension recommendations for Daveco Liquors Corporation (Daveco Beer, Wine & Spirits 1) at 16434 Washington Street
• Public hearing for Wads North, LLC (JJ's Wine and Spirits) at 3857 E. 120th Avenue

The board approved its agenda, consent agenda and admitted license applications into evidence, all by unanimous voice vote. It then adopted findings and ordered 14‑day suspensions (with 12‑day abeyance periods) for Migos Liquor & Vape, Hub Liquors, Daveco Liquors and Wads North, each also requiring employee training and posting of notices. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted consent agenda, including approval of July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Admitted license applications and city clerk documents into evidence (unanimous)
• Suspended Migos Liquor & Vape LLC DBA Night Skye Spirits license for 14 days, with 12‑day abeyance year (unanimous)
• Suspended Hub Liquors LLC DBA Hill Top Liquors license for 14 days, with 12‑day abeyance year (unanimous)
• Suspended Daveco Liquors DBA Daveco Beer, Wine & Spirits 1 license for 14 days, with 12‑day abeyance year (unanimous)
• Suspended Wads North LLC DBA JJ's Wine and Spirits license for 14 business days, with 10 business days abeyance year (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission unanimously approved the agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It approved a development permit (PLDP202401500) to add a drive‑through lane at East 120th Avenue and Lafayette Street by an 8‑0 vote. The commission also approved a zoning amendment (PLZ202400439) for a 4.6‑acre housing project at 1551 East 128th Avenue by a 5‑3 vote, and approved the related conceptual site plan (PLCSP202400438) by a 6‑2 vote.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Previous meeting minutes approved unanimously (3 commissioners abstained)
• Approved PLDP202401500 development permit (8-0)
• Approved PLZ202400439 zoning amendment (5-3)
• Approved PLCSP202400438 conceptual site plan (6-2)

Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission- Cancelled

The Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission met on August 13, 2025 and approved its agenda and the June 2025 minutes unanimously. The commission then approved a series of community grant awards ranging from $3,651 to $20,000, most passing unanimously. Two grants – Forge Nano and Three Peaks Counseling – were approved by a 9‑1 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $14,077 grant to Alexander Dresses (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 grant to Zigay’s Coffee (unanimous)
• Approved $16,016 grant to Forge Nano (9‑1)
• Approved $9,080 grant to Three Peaks Counseling (9‑1)
• Approved $3,651 grant to Wax and Company (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 grant to Salus (unanimous)

8/11/25 TASHCO

The Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council will meet to approve minutes, discuss event planning roles, and review public art updates. The board will also hear reports on the Arts & Culture Master Plan and volunteer hours.

• Approval of July minutes
• Discussion on event planning roles
• Public Art Update
• Arts & Culture Master Plan Consultant Visit
• Dino Fest and Dia de los Muertos reports

ESTF Meeting #3

The Thornton Environmental Sustainability Master Plan Task Force will provide an update on project timelines, engagement activities, and the greenhouse‑gas inventory. Members will review the four framework categories and brainstorm best‑practice ideas, questions and barriers. The meeting is for discussion and to identify what the task force needs from the community for future recommendations.

• Project timeline update
• Engagement update (survey, focus groups, pop‑ups, workshop)
• GHG inventory overview
• Presentation of four framework categories
• Brainstorming best practices for each category

7/16/25 Thornton Active Adult Board

The board will receive a presentation on Vision Plan festivals and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) activity. Staff will also present community survey results and updates on upcoming programs.

• Presentation by Paul Burkholder on Vision Plan Festivals and CIP Activity
• Community Survey Results
• Updates on 55+ Organization and ACAN
• Update on Buell PBS Caregiving Event

The board approved the meeting agenda as submitted, with a unanimous vote. It also approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 5:36 PM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion made to adjourn meeting at 5:36 PM

7/16/25 Local Licensing Authority Meeting

The Local Licensing Authority will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct annual training. No new business or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of June 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Annual Training

The Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda (including approval of the June 18 minutes), and completed an annual training session. The meeting was then adjourned. No other business or public hearings were conducted.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Completed annual training for Authority members
• Adjourned meeting at 7:11 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. A resolution (PLZ202401710) to amend the Planned Development for the Parterre Subdivision, moving the recreation center to south E‑470, was voted on. The resolution passed with a 5‑0 vote. The next commission meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025.

• Agenda approved unanimously (motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Tompkins)
• Minutes approved unanimously with amendment (motion by Commissioner Bryant, seconded by Tompkins)
• Approved PLZ202401710 zoning amendment to relocate recreation center (5-0 vote, motion by Commissioner Bryant, seconded by Tompkins)

7/14/25 TASHCO

The Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council will discuss the Q2 budget, retreat summaries, and public art updates. The meeting will also include reports on volunteer hours and various cultural events.

• Q2 Budget Report YTD
• Parks and Recreation Vision Plan Update
• Public Art Update
• Carousel Day
• Juneteenth

The board approved a motion to shift to an advisory model and stop direct event execution by the Vice President (9‑1). It also directed staff to review subcommittee bylaws and submit recommendations (8‑0‑2). Routine items such as the agenda, June minutes and adjournment were approved unanimously.

• Returned TASHCO board to advisory model, discontinuing direct event execution (9-1)
• Directed staff to review subcommittee bylaws and provide recommendation (8 in favor, 2 abstentions)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

6/25/25 Environmental Sustainability Task Force

The Thornton Environmental Sustainability Task Force reviewed three city plans: the Colorado Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap, Thornton’s Energy Action Plan, and Thornton’s Transportation & Mobility Master Plan. Members discussed overarching vision, urgent strategies, and community engagement opportunities. The group identified priorities such as implementable solutions and community education, and announced upcoming engagement events on May 29, June 7, and June 25. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

06/18/25 Local Licensing Authority Meeting

The Thornton Local Licensing Authority will consider motions to withdraw show-cause complaints and set public hearings for several liquor license holders. The body will also interview a candidate and receive training on sales suspension fines.

• Hearings set for Daveco Liquors (16434 Washington St) and Hill Top Liquors (9217 Huron St)
• Hearings set for JJ's Wine and Spirits (3857 E. 120th Ave) and Night Skye Spirits (10254 Ura Lane)
• Motion to withdraw show-cause complaint for 7-Eleven Store 39296D (8820 Colorado Blvd)
• Consideration of a Tavern License transfer for Heroes Bar and Grill (10217 Quivas St)
• Interview with Tracy Crespin

The board unanimously approved the transfer of a tavern license to Heroes Bar at 10217 Quivas Street. It also withdrew a show‑cause motion for Anoob Inc. and 7‑Eleven, and adopted resolutions finding probable cause for violations by four liquor retailers, scheduling public hearings for August 20, 2025. Finally, the board recommended appointing Tracy Crespin to fill a vacancy on the Authority.

• Approved transfer of ownership for Heroes Bar tavern license (10217 Quivas Street) – unanimous
• Withdrawn motion to show cause for Anoob Inc. and 7‑Eleven store 39296D – unanimous
• Adopted resolution finding probable cause for Daveco Liquors and set hearing Aug 20, 2025 – unanimous
• Adopted resolution finding probable cause for Hub Liquors (Hill Top Liquors) and set hearing Aug 20, 2025 – unanimous
• Adopted resolution finding probable cause for Wads North (JJ's Wine and Spirits) and set hearing Aug 20, 2025 – unanimous
• Adopted resolution finding probable cause for Migos Liquor & Vape (Night Skye Spirits) and set hearing Aug 20, 2025 – unanimous
• Recommended appointment of Tracy Crespin to the Licensing Authority – unanimous
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes on consent agenda – unanimous

Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission

The Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission will review grant applications for five specific businesses. The body will also discuss potential changes to grant eligibility, scoring rubrics, and definitions of eligible equipment.

• Grant reviews for Ponsawan Thai Restaurant, Crystal Island Chinese Restaurant, Carniceria Tarahumara, Ascent Solar, and Paul & Grewal
• Discussion on whether start-up costs, laptops, and equipment leases are eligible for grants
• Review of scoring rubric weights and partial scoring options
• Discussion on eligibility timeframes, including a potential change from 5 to 3 years
• Interview schedule for new BTAC members on July 15

The Advisory Commission unanimously approved the June 2025 agenda and the May 2025 minutes. It then approved five grant awards: $8,872 to Ponsawan Thai Restaurant, $10,535 to Paul and Grewal, $20,000 to Ascent Solar (7‑1 vote), $20,000 to Carniceria Tarahumara, and $10,917 to Crystal Island. All grant motions passed, with only the Ascent Solar grant receiving one opposition vote.

• Approved June 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $8,872 grant to Ponsawan Thai Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved $10,535 grant to Paul and Grewal (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 grant to Ascent Solar (7‑1)
• Approved $20,000 grant to Carniceria Tarahumara (unanimous)
• Approved $10,917 grant to Crystal Island (unanimous)

6/9/25 TASHCO

The Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council board will discuss a summary and recommendation for Board Retreat 2.0. It will also consider Parks and Recreation Vision Planning exercises and receive updates on public art, event coverage, volunteer needs, and upcoming community events. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Board Retreat 2.0 Summary and Recommendation – President Jessie Myers
• Parks and Recreation Vision Planning Exercises – Doug Romig
• Public Art Update – Erica Schmitt
• Event Volunteer Needs and Board Hours – Brenda Wiegert
• Subcommittee reports on Carousel Day, Juneteenth, Pride, Dino Fest, and Dia de los Muertos

The board unanimously approved the agenda reorder and the May meeting minutes. It also voted to pause further discussion of the Board Retreat 2.0 recommendation until the next monthly meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Reordered agenda to address Board Retreat 2.0 summary – motion passed unanimously
• Approved May meeting minutes – motion passed unanimously
• Paused discussion on Board Retreat 2.0 recommendation until next meeting – motion passed unanimously
• Adjourned meeting – motion passed unanimously

5/21/25 Local Licensing Authority Meeting

The Thornton Local Licensing Authority will meet to consider approval of minutes, a violation hearing for a 7-Eleven, and several applications for new or modified liquor licenses.

• Violation hearing for 7-Eleven Store 39296D at 8820 Colorado Boulevard
• Consideration of a new tavern liquor license for El Jefe Café & Cocktails at 2300 E. 120th Avenue
• Consideration of a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Chicken N Pickle at 14225 Lincoln Street
• Consideration of a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Bluebird Café at 885 Thornton Parkway
• Consideration of a request to modify premises for Walmart Store #1231 at 9901 Grant Street

The Authority approved its agenda and consent agenda, then set a hearing for Anoob, Inc. and 7‑Eleven to address a joint stipulation violation. It also approved Walmart's request to modify its fermented malt beverage and wine license, and approved consideration of a tavern license transfer for Outlaw Wings. Finally, the Authority granted a tavern license to El Jefe Café & Cocktails and hotel‑and‑restaurant licenses to Chicken N Pickle and Bluebird Café.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including April 16, 2025 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adopted resolution setting June 18, 2025 hearing for Anoob, Inc. & 7‑Eleven (unanimous)
• Approved Walmart Inc. request to change, alter, or modify fermented malt beverage and wine license (unanimous)
• Approved consideration of tavern license transfer for Brothers Investments Inc. DBA Outlaw Wings (unanimous)
• Granted tavern license to El Jefe Café & Cocktails, 2300 E. 120th Ave, Units 112‑114 (unanimous)
• Granted hotel and restaurant license to Chicken N Pickle, 14225 Lincoln St (unanimous)
• Granted hotel and restaurant license to Bluebird Café, 885 Thornton Parkway (unanimous)

5/20/25 Environmental Sustainability Task force

The task force is meeting to discuss roles, responsibilities, and the status of the Environmental Sustainability Master Plan. Members will review baseline assessment findings from existing City plans and discuss upcoming community engagement activities.

• Review of Environmental Sustainability Master Plan (ESMP) status
• Discussion of baseline assessment findings from City plans
• Planning for survey distribution and community workshops
• Coordination for ThorntonFest engagement

The Environmental Sustainability Master Plan team presented monthly progress reports covering baseline policy review, greenhouse‑gas inventory work, and community‑engagement planning. The Environmental Sustainability Task Force held its first meeting and is reviewing a draft charter and workplan. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in these updates.

Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission

The Thornton Advisory Commission will review grant applications for local businesses and discuss the city's budget, including a request to reinstate a $100,000 startup grant.

• Approval of April 2024 minutes
• Economic Development Update
• Review of grant applications for Hearthside Dentistry, The Laundry Spot, Paul & Grewal Inc, and Sawan Corporation
• Staff Update on Business Safety Engagement Team and new counselor Hector Parra
• Discussion on COT budget and reinstatement of $100k Start Up grant

The commission moved the grant agenda item ahead of the Economic Development update and approved the April agenda and minutes unanimously. It approved $20,000 grants for Hearthside Dentistry and The Laundry Spot, both unanimously. The commission denied the grant request from Paul and Grewl, also unanimously.

• Amended agenda to move Grant portion ahead of Economic Development update (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 Hearthside Dentistry grant (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 The Laundry Spot grant (unanimous)
• Denied Paul and Grewl grant request (unanimous)

5/12/25 TASCHO

The Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council Board will consider several updates and proposals at its regular meeting on May 12, 2025. Action items include reviewing and approving a historic designation application and a Chicken N Pickle mural, while new business covers a department vision plan update with event alcohol sales and a 70th anniversary oral history initiative. The agenda also contains staff and subcommittee reports on public art, fundraising events, and community celebrations.

• Historic Designation Application Review and Approval
• Chicken N Pickle Mural Review and Approval
• Department Vision Plan Update and Event Alcohol Sales
• 70th Anniversary Oral History Initiative
• Spring Basket Fundraiser (subcommittee report)

The board approved the agenda and March minutes unanimously. It voted to approve historic designation of a 1911 Eastlake property, with one abstention. The board also approved the Chicken N Pickle mural unanimously and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March minutes (unanimous)
• Approved historic designation for Eastlake property (passed with one abstention)
• Approved Chicken N Pickle mural (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

4/16/25 Local Licensing Authority Meeting

The Thornton Local Licensing Authority will hold a public hearing on a new hotel and restaurant liquor license application submitted by GQue BBQ Thornton, LLC. The board will also consider requests to modify the premises of a brew pub license for Satire Brewing Company and a fermented malt beverage and wine license for Walmart Market #3019. Additional agenda items include approval of the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes and an executive session for legal advice on applicant testimony.

• Consideration of a request to change, alter, or modify the premises of a Brew Pub License for Satire Brewing Company, Inc., DBA Satire Brewing Company, 12136 Grant Circle (BP-0001 29154)
• Consideration of a request to change, alter, or modify the premises of a Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for Walmart Inc., DBA Walmart Market #3019, 850 E. 88 th Avenue (BE-0049 27114)
• Public hearing on a new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License application submitted by GQue BBQ Thornton, LLC, DBA GQue BBQ, 2681 E. 120 th Avenue (HR-0089 30703)
• Approval of minutes from the March 19, 2025 regular meeting (140-BC)
• Executive session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal advice on applicant testimony at licensing meetings

The Authority unanimously re‑elected Justin Baumgartner as Chairperson and Larry Woog as Vice‑Chairperson. It approved the meeting agenda, admitted license applications into evidence, and approved the consent agenda, including March 19, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously approved requests to modify the premises of a brew‑pub license for Satire Brewing Company and a fermented malt beverage and wine license for Walmart.

• Reelected Chairperson Justin Baumgartner – unanimous voice vote
• Reelected Vice‑Chairperson Larry Woog – unanimous voice vote
• Approved agenda – unanimous voice vote
• Admitted license applications and clerk documents into evidence – unanimous voice vote
• Approved consent agenda (including March 19, 2025 minutes) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved premises change for Satire Brewing Company brew‑pub license – unanimous voice vote
• Approved premises change for Walmart fermented malt beverage and wine license – unanimous voice vote

4/16/25 Thornton Active Adult Board

The Thornton Active Adult Board will hear three presentations on AARP 2025 initiatives, a housing needs assessment, and future festival planning. Board members will discuss the revised community survey. Staff will provide a 2024 year‑in‑review and a budget overview. No formal actions are scheduled.

• Presentation by AARP Associate State Director on 2025 housing and transportation initiatives
• Presentation by Community Connections Grant & Housing Supervisor on housing needs assessment and Fair Housing Month
• Presentation by Parks, Recreation and Community Programs Director on future festival and event vision
• Discussion of the revised community survey
• Staff comments: 2024 year‑in‑review document and budget overview

The board voted to approve the meeting agenda as submitted. It also approved the minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:52 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:52 p.m.

4/14/25 TASCHO

The Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council is meeting to review the annual city budget process and the 2026 TASHCO budget request. The board will also consider a proposal for a Juneteenth flag and discuss various community event fundraisers.

• 2026 TASHCO Budget Request
• Juneteenth Flag Proposal
• Annual City Budget Process for TASHCO
• 2025 Q1 Budget Report
• Project Planning Software

The board approved the agenda and March minutes without opposition. It passed a motion to fly the Juneteenth and Pride flags annually each June. The 2026 TASHCO budget request was approved, raising the fundraising line item to $3,500. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to fly Juneteenth and Pride flags annually (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 TASHCO budget request, raising fundraising line item to $3,500 (unanimous)
• Determined Google Drive will be maintained for documentation storage (board decision)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission

The Thornton Election Commission will consider routine items, including approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. Commissioners may also discuss any new business and other matters that arise.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Consideration of new business
• Discussion of other matters

03/19/25 Local Licensing Authority Meeting

The Local Licensing Authority will review a transfer of ownership application for a retail liquor store license. The applicant is Migos Liquor & Vape LLC doing business as Night Skye Spirits, located at 10254 Ura Lane. The board will decide whether to approve the license transfer.

• Transfer of ownership application for retail liquor store license – Migos Liquor & Vape LLC DBA Night Skye Spirits, 10254 Ura Lane

The Local Licensing Authority approved the meeting agenda, admitted the liquor‑store license applications and the City Clerk's communication documents into evidence, and approved the consent agenda items, including the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote. No decision was recorded on the transfer of ownership application for the retail liquor store license.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Admitted license applications and City Clerk documents into evidence (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

3/13/25 Environmental Sustainability Task Force

The Environmental Sustainability Task Force will introduce members, present an overview of the ESMP project, and discuss the task force’s purpose, goals, and scope. Participants will consider how success will be defined, resources and constraints, and guiding principles. The meeting will also set a date for the next session and begin charter development.

• Member introductions and welcome
• Presentation of the ESMP project overview, approach, timeline, and phases
• Discussion of task force purpose, goals, scope, and success criteria
• Planning of follow‑up meeting date, format, and charter development

3/10/25 TASCHO

The Board of Directors will review the 2026 draft budget and the 2024 Annual Report to Council. The meeting includes presentations on the Department Vision Plan and 2025 Community Arts Survey results. The board will also hold elections for President and Vice President.

• TASHCO 2026 Draft Budget
• SCFD 2026 Grant Application
• 2025 Officer Elections for Board President and Vice President
• TASHCO 2024 Annual Report to Council
• 2025 Community Arts Survey results

02/19/25 Local Licensing Authority Meeting

The Local Licensing Authority will hold public hearings for two new hotel and restaurant liquor license applications. The body will also conduct training on liquor license types.

• Liquor license application for Little Pub #33, LLC DBA Billy Birch at 11915 Holly Street
• Liquor license application for Feng Catering Group Inc. DBA Pho Café 31 at 14290 Lincoln Street
• Training on liquor license types

2/13/25 Election Commission Meeting

The Election Commission is meeting to conduct business including the approval of previous meeting minutes. The body will consider a resolution to appoint election judges according to the Municipal Election Code and City Code.

• Resolution appointing Election Judges
• Approval of January 22, 2025 minutes

Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission

The commission will meet to discuss temporary sign code changes and the BIG Grant scoring process. The agenda also includes an introduction to new City Manager Tansy Hayward and a business safety update.

• Temporary Sign Code changes
• BIG Grant scoring process and SliceWorks
• TABS (Business Safety) update
• Review of Council presentation

2/10/25 TASCHO

The Board of Directors will review the 2024 SCFD Grant Report and discuss the use of city funds for nonprofit grants. The meeting includes updates on several community events and the distribution of a community arts survey.

• Use of City Funds for Nonprofit Grants
• SCFD Grant Report 2024
• Public Art Update
• Community Arts Survey & Distribution
• Updates on Easter Basket Fundraiser, Carousel Day, Juneteenth, Pride, and Dino Fest

2025 Strategic Planning Conference

The Thornton City Council met on Jan 31–Feb 1, 2025 for a two‑day Strategic Planning Conference. Council members and a consulting team reviewed values, defined success, and discussed priority areas for the next two to five years. The agenda also included a financial outlook review and sessions to build consensus on future initiatives.

• Welcome and introductions with the consulting team (Friday, 1:00 p.m.)
• Values exercise to discuss political acceptability versus administrative sustainability (Friday)
• Defining success for the five priority areas identified in 2024 (Friday)
• City Council priorities discussion to build consensus for the next 2‑5 years (Saturday)
• Financial outlook and strategy review (Saturday)

2025 Strategic Planning Conference

The City Council meets for a two‑day strategic planning conference with a consulting team. Sessions include introductions, values and success‑definition exercises, and group work to build consensus on council priorities. The agenda also includes a review of the updated financial outlook and discussion of resource needs. The conference concludes with a debrief and wrap‑up.

• Welcome and introductions with consulting team
• Values exercise to align council priorities
• Defining success in five priority areas identified in 2024
• Consensus building on council priorities for the next 2‑5 years
• Financial outlook and strategy review

1/22/25 Election Commission Meeting

The Thornton Election Commission will approve the minutes from its May 9, 2024 meeting. It will also conduct a lot drawing to determine the order of candidates' names on the upcoming ballot. No other business is listed.

• Approval of minutes – May 9, 2024
• Casting of lots to determine ballot order for candidates

1/15/25 Thornton Active Adult Board

The Thornton Active Adult Board will receive a presentation on the department's master plan and an update on the City Transit and Mobility Study. Staff will discuss progress of working groups, program suggestions, and community survey ideas. The meeting includes a public comment period limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Presentation by Paul Burkholder on the Department Master Plan and special projects
• Presentation by Kent Moorman on the City Transit & Mobility Study updates
• Discussion of working group progress and next steps
• Discussion of program suggestions based on community needs
• Review of community survey ideas and TAAB Annual Council presentation

01/15/25 Local Licensing Authority Meeting

The Local Licensing Authority will review applications to transfer ownership for two local businesses. The body will also conduct training on special events permits.

• Transfer of ownership for Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License at 3901 E. 112th Avenue (Harjit Inc and 7-Eleven, Inc.)
• Transfer of ownership for Hotel and Restaurant License at 14312 Lincoln Street (5 Brothers, LLC DBA Bengal Tiger Restaurant and Bar)

1/13/25 TASCHO

The Board of Directors will discuss final recommendations for 2026 project proposals and hold elections for President and Vice President. The meeting includes interviews for Ward 3 applicants and updates on public art and community events.

• Final recommendations for 2026 Project Proposals
• 2025 Officer Elections for President and Vice President
• Board interviews for Ward 3 applicants Sonary Terry Im and Peter Duong
• 2024 Q4 Budget Report
• 2024 TASHCO Annual Report to Council