Englewood meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Englewood agendas carry $600,000 park grant, utility contracts; budget votes set for Oct. 19

Englewood's boards and commissions took up budgets, a $600,000 park grant, housing policy and flood-control spending over the past two weeks, but no minutes have been published for any of those meetings. As of Oct. 19 the available record is agendas only, so this roundup reports what was scheduled and proposed, not what was decided. The one set of completed actions in the record comes from the Cultural Arts Commission's Sept. 2 minutes.

Council: park grant and budget ordinances on the Oct. 5 agenda

The City Council's Oct. 5 regular meeting listed CB 63, an intergovernmental agreement with Arapahoe County accepting a $600,000 Open Space Grant for the Belleview Park playground project, for a second reading. The same agenda carried first readings of CB 67 through CB 71, the mill levy, budget and appropriation ordinances, including the South Platte Renew budget and appropriation. Also listed were CB 58 (abandoned property), CB 65 (residential nonconforming uses) and CB 66 (amending EMC Title 6, Chapter 5), plus the swearing in of newly appointed Council Member Martinez. A 6 p.m. study session was to hear Englewood Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Hilarie Portell present the EDDA's proposed 2027 budget. The agenda text does not include dollar figures for most contracts or for the budget ordinances.

Water and Sewer Board: three dollar figures

The Water and Sewer Board's Oct. 13 agenda listed recommendations on an intergovernmental agreement with Mile High Flood District for the District-wide Flood Risk Assessment Program at $27,400; a sixth amendment to the South Englewood Basin Intergovernmental Agreement for drainage and flood control at $600,000; and a contract with Hazen and Sawyer for the Sanitary Sewer Alignment Mitigation Project at $445,654 total authorization. The board was also to discuss the Utilities Storm Drainage Enterprise Fund 2026 Budget Supplemental. No vote is recorded in the materials provided.

Housing Authority: four resolutions

The Englewood Housing Authority, also called Innovative Housing Concepts, met Oct. 7 at 3460 South Sherman St., #203, with four resolutions listed for discussion and vote: Resolution #21 approving a Public Comment and Language Access Policy effective immediately; #18 adopting the Revised Annual Agency Plan for 2027; #19 approving 2027 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards; and #20 approving an updated Colorado Open Records Act policy. The agenda does not state the payment standard amounts.

Malley board asked to vote on age minimum and furniture

A special meeting of the Malley Center Trust Fund Board on Oct. 5 at the Malley Recreation Center, 3380 South Lincoln Street, listed a requested vote on lowering the minimum age for Malley patrons to 50, and a requested vote on final furniture selection between the Reno and Monterrey styles, with possible budget changes. A memo from Board Administrator Debby Severa dated Sept. 23, 2026 was attached.

Planning: conservation overlay, no vote scheduled

The Planning and Zoning Commission's Oct. 6 meeting was a study session on Case 2026-16, Conservation Overlay Districts, where staff sought feedback on proposed Neighborhood Conservation Overlay regulations ahead of a city council study session in November. No vote on the overlay was scheduled. The staff report notes earlier study sessions with the commission and the Historic Preservation Commission in February and April 2026, and with council in January, March and July 2026.

Arts commission: $2,000 approved in September

The Cultural Arts Commission's Sept. 2 minutes record approval of $2,000 for The Den Family Social public art proposal and a vote to codify two sections of the mural guidelines checklist. The Oct. 7 agenda listed selection of a traffic cabinet wrap finalist, approval of the Englewood South Art Strategy and a mural criteria checklist follow-up.

Also on the calendar

The Parks and Recreation Commission met Oct. 8 for Malley Recreation Center updates and a Renew and Recreate Bond progress report. The Sustainability Commission met Oct. 13 on ColoRADscape and 2026 goals. The Public Library Board met Oct. 15 to hear Polly Gallagher, Public Library Leadership Senior Consultant with the Colorado State Library. The Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting of Oct. 14 was cancelled by Chair Taylor; no business was listed or held.

Coming up

• **Oct. 19 — City Council Regular.** Budget and mill levy ordinances for the City of Englewood and South Platte Renew; a proposed ordinance amending post-employment restrictions for former city employees; the Mile High Flood District flood risk assessment agreement; professional services agreements with Hazen and Sawyer and Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; and a motion for a pedestrian signal at Oxford Ave & Fox St.
• **Oct. 21 — Code Compliance Advisory Committee.** Code section breakdowns for Titles 6, 7, 11 and 15, the International Property Maintenance Code, and 2026 Q3 statistics for August and September.
• **Oct. 21 — Historic Preservation Commission.** Planning for a Nov. 10 outreach event with the State Historic Preservation Office.
• **Oct. 21 and Oct. 28 — Mayor/Manager agenda-setting meetings.** Mayor Othoniel Sierra and City Manager Shawn Lewis plan future council agendas.
• **Oct. 20 — Planning and Zoning Commission.** Cancelled by Vice Chair Montiel.

Englewood council agenda: $600,000 Belleview Park grant, 2027 budget readings; most October outcomes unconfirmed

Englewood City Council's Oct. 5 regular meeting included a second reading of an agreement with Arapahoe County accepting a $600,000 Open Space Grant for the Belleview Park playground project, along with first readings of the city's budget, appropriation and mill levy ordinances. Minutes from that meeting have not been published, so no outcome is confirmed. That pattern holds across the past two weeks: nearly every Englewood meeting in the records reviewed was listed as agenda-only, meaning items were scheduled or discussed, not decided.

City Council, Oct. 5

A 6 p.m. study session opened with EDDA Executive Director Hilarie Portell presenting the Englewood Downtown Development Authority's proposed 2027 budget. The regular meeting included the swearing in of newly appointed Council Member Martinez and public comment, followed by:

• CB 63: intergovernmental agreement with Arapahoe County accepting a $600,000 Open Space Grant for the Belleview Park playground project (second reading)
• CB 66: amending EMC Title 6, Chapter 5 (first reading, consent agenda)
• CB 58 on abandoned property and CB 65 on residential nonconforming uses (first readings)
• CB 67 through CB 71: first readings of mill levy, budget and appropriation ordinances, including the South Platte Renew budget and appropriation

The agenda text provided does not include dollar figures for most contracts or for the budget ordinances.

Housing Authority, Oct. 7

Also called Innovative Housing Concepts, the authority meets at 4 p.m. at 3460 South Sherman St., #203, with four resolutions listed for discussion and vote: #21 approving a Public Comment and Language Access Policy effective immediately; #18 adopting the Revised Annual Agency Plan for 2027; #19 approving 2027 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards; and #20 approving an updated Colorado Open Records Act policy. Director's, financial (August 2026) and occupancy (August 2026) reports are also listed. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker. The agenda does not include dollar figures or details of the payment standards or agency plan.

Malley Center Trust Fund Board, Oct. 5

A special meeting at 2 p.m. at the Malley Recreation Center, 3380 South Lincoln Street, listed two items with votes requested: a proposal to lower the minimum age for Malley patrons to 50, and a final furniture selection between the Reno and Monterrey styles with possible budget changes. The attached memo from Board Administrator Debby Severa is dated Sept. 23, 2026.

Planning and Zoning, Oct. 6

Commissioners held a study session on Case 2026-16, Conservation Overlay Districts. Staff presented proposed Neighborhood Conservation Overlay regulations and asked for feedback ahead of a city council study session in November. No votes on the proposal were scheduled. A staff report notes prior study sessions with the Planning and Zoning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission in February and April 2026, and with city council in January, March and July 2026.

Arts commission: $2,000 approved in September

The Cultural Arts Commission meets Oct. 7 at 5:45 p.m. at the Englewood Public Library Perrin Room, 1000 Englewood Pkwy. The agenda lists selection of a traffic cabinet wrap finalist, approval of the Englewood South Art Strategy, a mural criteria checklist follow-up and a public art proposal update. The attached Sept. 2 minutes show the commission approved $2,000 for The Den Family Social public art proposal and voted to codify two sections of the mural guidelines checklist.

Also on the calendar

• Oct. 12 City Council study session: proposed City Manager hiring schedule with a target contract approval date of Dec. 7; working session with New Englewood on CityCenter redevelopment; Safe and Clean Englewood Initiative update; selection of council liaisons for boards and commissions; prioritization of city projects for the rest of 2026.
• Oct. 1 Budget Advisory Committee working session: Local Consumer Price Index and Englewood-specific economic indicators, a reserve policy recommendation, the committee's role in operating budget review and its annual report, a new member onboarding manual, and a 2027 budget adoption update.
• Oct. 3 Sustainability Commission ColoRADscape subcommittee public event at Depot Prairie Park, 601 W. Dartmouth Ave., 10 a.m.
• Oct. 8 Parks and Recreation Commission: Malley Recreation Center updates on the Age Friendly Action Plan, renovations and a mural; a Renew and Recreate Bond update; and 2026 commission goals.
• Two meetings were cancelled: the Board of Adjustment and Appeals on Oct. 14, cancelled by Chair Taylor, and Planning and Zoning on Oct. 20, cancelled by Vice Chair Montiel.

Coming up

• Oct. 13 Water and Sewer Board: an intergovernmental agreement with Mile High Flood District for the District-wide Flood Risk Assessment Program, $27,400; the Sixth Amendment to the South Englewood Basin Intergovernmental Agreement for drainage and flood control, $600,000; a contract with Hazen and Sawyer for the Sanitary Sewer Alignment Mitigation Project, $445,654 total authorization; and discussion of the City of Englewood Utilities Storm Drainage Enterprise Fund 2026 Budget Supplemental.
• Oct. 13 Sustainability Commission: ColoRADscape review, 2026 goals review, discussion with the Parks Department, a Waste Management Tour debrief and standing community project updates.
• Oct. 15 Public Library Board: a presentation by Polly Gallagher, Public Library Leadership Senior Consultant with the Colorado State Library; review of the 2027 calendar; a library board funds request; the September 2026 statistical report; and 2026 board goals.
• Oct. 21 Mayor/Manager agenda-setting meeting between Mayor Othoniel Sierra and City Manager Shawn Lewis.

Englewood boards weigh water restrictions, 2027 budget, and carport variance; decisions pending

Englewood city boards and commissions met over the past two weeks to consider mandatory water restrictions, the 2027 budget, and a carport variance, among other items. No formal decisions have been published yet, as minutes from these meetings are still pending.

Water and sewer

The Water and Sewer Board met Aug. 11 to consider recommending mandatory water use restrictions for the city and extraterritorial customers. The board also reviewed the proposed 2027 budgets and rates for water, sewer, and stormwater funds. Several contracts were on the agenda, including a renewal of the USGS Joint Funding Agreement for gaging stations at $17,201, a BNSF Temporary Occupancy Permit for the City Ditch Piping Project Reach 2A at $335,483 (total $402,580 with contingency), and a contract with Insituform Technologies for on-call urgent water, sewer, and storm repairs up to $500,000. The board also considered releasing a Utility Agreement with Innovative Housing Concepts for five duplexes at 3726–3730 S. Inca Street.

Budget and planning

The City Council held a study session Aug. 10 to review the draft proposed 2027 budget for all funds, along with updates from AmeriCorps fellows on housing, food access, and economic development. A second study session on Aug. 17 focused on finalizing the Strategic Plan project list and goal metrics. The council also discussed an intergovernmental agreement with Littleton regarding roadway surface and bike lane improvements, an update to the Design and Construction Standards and Specifications Manual, and an ordinance approving an IGA with the School District regarding the Hosanna Complex. A public hearing was scheduled for the Galapago ROW and South Huron Easement Vacations.

Land use and development

The Board of Adjustment and Appeals held a public hearing Aug. 12 on a variance request from property owner Larry Butler to install a 10-foot by 18-foot detached carport in front of the primary residence at 4621 S. Acoma St. City staff recommended denial, finding the property can be reasonably used with the existing garage and alley access. The applicant stated the existing garage is too small and backyard landscaping would be disrupted. The board also approved minutes from its May 13 meeting.

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing Aug. 18 on Case 2026-26, a text amendment to Title 16 that would allow property owners to rebuild nonconforming residential uses within three years of destruction, with stipulations. The commission will forward a recommendation to city council.

Community and parks

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted on its 2026 goals and heard updates on Arapahoe County open space grants for Belleview Park Playground and Centennial Park, Belleview Park pickleball courts, and the Renew and Recreate bond projects. The Miller Field project is expected to go out to bid in October. The Historic Preservation Commission discussed Colorado State Historic Fund grant opportunities and the upcoming Englewood Block Party on Aug. 29. The Public Library Board reviewed July statistics and voted to finalize its 2026 goals. The Code Compliance Advisory Committee discussed residential vacancies and received July code compliance statistics.

Coming up

• **City Council Special Meeting** – Aug. 24, 2026: Review of city manager recruitment brochure, ALPR contracts (Flock Safety vs. Axon), and Englewood South Phase Two update.
• **Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board** – Aug. 26, 2026: Vote on a storefront beautification grant program contract with Grounded LLC; updates on South Broadway Public Realm, CityCenter redevelopment, and 2027 budget.
• **CityCenter Redevelopment Community Meeting** – Aug. 27, 2026: Informational session on redevelopment efforts.
• **Joint Council Study Session** – Aug. 27, 2026: Englewood and Littleton councils review South Platte Renewables operations, governance, and 2027 budget.

Englewood City Council to weigh City Manager search, water restrictions loom

Englewood officials face a busy week ahead, with the City Council set to consider hiring a firm to recruit a new City Manager and the Water and Sewer Board weighing mandatory water restrictions. No decisions have been published yet from recent meetings, as minutes are pending.

Recent meetings

City Council Study Session (July 27) — Council received updates on the Bridge House Ready to Work and Navigation Center programs at 4675 South Windemere, including a review of $850,000 in ARPA funds for Ready to Work and $350,000 for Tri-Cities projects. The session also covered a proposed Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program and a mid-year review of the 2026 Capital Improvement Program.

Englewood Housing Authority (July 29) — The Board of Commissioners considered resolutions to amend a 5-year plan, adopt an HCV Administrative Plan, and approve the 2025 audit report from Haynie & Company. An information item noted the reopening of the library at Englewood Senior Complex.

Malley Center Trust Fund Board (Aug. 3) — The board reviewed three vendor quotes for a furniture project: Working Spaces ($60,306), Interior Environments ($60,830), and Slate ($88,430). Members also planned to elect a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson following a resignation.

City Council Regular (Aug. 3) — Council received the Budget Advisory Committee's annual report, which cited $2,270,752 in 2025 expenditures for streets and $1,135,376 for alternative policing. The agenda included selecting an executive search firm for the City Manager position, a change order with Core & Main LP for 700 additional water meters, an ordinance on nonresidential nonconforming uses, and an intergovernmental agreement with the school district regarding the Hosanna Complex.

Planning and Zoning Commission (Aug. 4) — The meeting was cancelled by Chair Martinez. No items were discussed.

Cultural Arts Commission (Aug. 5) — The commission reviewed a public art proposal for an exterior mural at The Den SoBo (3467 S Broadway) with a total cost of $5,060, including a proposed $2,000 grant contribution. It also discussed block party booth options and the Englewood South Art Strategy.

Budget Advisory Committee (Aug. 6) — The committee heard presentations from the City Attorney's Office, Information Technology, and Human Resources, and worked on its 2026-2027 meeting schedule.

Upcoming meetings

City Council Study Session (Aug. 10) — Council will hear from AmeriCorps fellows on housing, food access, and economic development; discuss a governance analysis of South Platte Renew; review the draft proposed 2027 budget; and consider Strategic Plan projects. No formal votes are scheduled.

Water and Sewer Board (Aug. 11) — The board will consider recommending mandatory water use restrictions for the city and extraterritorial customers, approving the 2027 utility budgets and rates, and several contracts, including a $335,483 BNSF Temporary Occupancy Permit for the City Ditch Piping Project (total $402,580 with contingency) and a $500,000 on-call repair contract with Insituform Technologies.

Board of Adjustment and Appeals (Aug. 12) — A public hearing will consider a variance request from Larry Butler for a 10-foot by 18-foot carport at 4621 S. Acoma St. City staff recommends denial.

Parks and Recreation Commission (Aug. 13) — The commission will vote on its 2026 goals and hear updates on Arapahoe County open space grants, Belleview Park pickleball courts, and Renew and Recreate bond projects, including Miller Field going to bid in October.

Coming up

• **Aug. 11** — Water and Sewer Board (mandatory water restrictions, utility budgets)
• **Aug. 12** — Board of Adjustment and Appeals (carport variance)
• **Aug. 13** — Parks and Recreation Commission (2026 goals, bond projects)
• **Aug. 19** — Historic Preservation Commission (state grant opportunities, block party)
• **Aug. 19** — Code Compliance Advisory Committee (residential vacancies, subcommittee updates)

Englewood Roundup: Council to Receive Budget Report, Pick City Manager Search Firm; Housing Authority Considers 5-Year Plan

Most Englewood boards and commissions met over the past two weeks in agenda-only sessions, meaning minutes have not yet been published and no final actions are confirmed. The most consequential items are on the August 3 City Council agenda, where members will receive the Budget Advisory Committee's annual report and consider selecting a firm to recruit a new city manager.

City Council — July 20

The council's regular meeting agenda listed several consent items and ordinances for consideration, including the 2026 budget supplemental, a downtown development authority funding request, and the Old Hampden Complete Streets project, which includes construction and street-lighting contracts. Specific items included CB 46 (System-to-System Traffic Signal Communication Project), a motion to apply for Round II DRCOG no-match grant funding, adoption of the ADA Transition Plan, and a resolution on an Xcel street-lighting contract. A study session was set to cover Conservation Overlay Districts and possible amendments to Title 16 of the development code. Minutes are not yet published.

Planning and Zoning Commission — July 21

The commission held a study session on bringing the Englewood Comprehensive Plan into compliance with Colorado law (SB 24-174). Staff sought direction on developing a Water Supply Element and a Strategic Growth Element by the December 31, 2026 deadline. Discussion covered how compliance affects prioritization for 34 state grant programs. No decisions were listed.

Englewood Downtown Development Authority — July 22

The DDA board agenda included a Q2 budget report, an update on the South Broadway Public Realm Project, and a funding update for the BERT shuttle service. Minutes are not yet published.

Budget Advisory Committee — July 23

The committee held a working session to finalize its annual report, scheduled for presentation to City Council on August 3, 2026.

Cultural Arts Commission — July 23 (Special)

The commission met to discuss the Englewood South Public Art Strategy, including the plan's structure and final changes. No other items were listed.

City Council Study Session — July 27

Council was scheduled to receive updates on the Bridge House Ready to Work and Navigation Center programs at 4675 South Windemere, including a review of $850,000 in ARPA expenditures for Ready to Work and $350,000 for Tri-Cities projects. The agenda also included a proposed Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program presentation, the June 2026 General Fund monthly financial report, and a mid-year review of the 2026 Capital Improvement Program.

Englewood Housing Authority — July 29

The Board of Commissioners agenda included resolutions to adopt an amended 5-year plan (Resolution No. 13), approve the HCV Administrative Plan (Resolution No. 14), and approve the 2025 audit report by Haynie & Company (Resolution No. 15). Resolution No. 12 would amend a prior resolution to add duplex addresses. An information item covered the reopening of the library at the Englewood Senior Complex. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming Up

• **August 3 — City Council Regular:** Council will receive the Budget Advisory Committee report, which includes 2025 expenditure figures of $2,270,752 for streets and $1,135,376 for alternative policing. Members will also consider selecting an executive search firm to recruit a new city manager, a change order with Core & Main LP for 700 additional water meters, an ordinance on nonresidential nonconforming uses in residential districts, and an intergovernmental agreement with the school district regarding the Hosanna Complex.
• **August 3 — Malley Center Trust Fund Board:** The board will vote on a furniture project after reviewing three vendor quotes: Working Spaces ($60,306), Interior Environments ($60,830), and Slate ($88,430). Members will also elect a new chairperson and vice chairperson following a resignation.
• **August 4 — Planning and Zoning Commission:** Meeting cancelled by Chair Martinez. No items discussed.
• **August 5 — Cultural Arts Commission:** The commission will review a public art proposal for an exterior mural at The Den SoBo, 3467 S Broadway, with a total cost of $5,060 and a proposed $2,000 grant contribution. Block party booth options under review include "Faces of Englewood" ($95), "Community Tablecloth Painting" ($75), and "Doodle Booth" ($15).
• **August 11 — Sustainability Commission:** The ColoRADscape subcommittee will meet; the public is welcome. No formal decisions are listed.

Englewood Roundup: Council Set for Budget Votes; Water Board Weighs $197K Meter Change Order; Two Commission Meetings Cancelled

Englewood's City Council is scheduled to vote July 20 on a 2026 budget supplemental, a Downtown Development Authority funding request, and street-lighting contracts for the Old Hampden Complete Streets project — the most consequential items on the horizon. Most recent meetings over the past two weeks were agenda-only with minutes not yet published, and two commission meetings were cancelled.

Water and Sewer Board Considers Meter Contract Change, Easements

The Water and Sewer Board met July 14 to discuss recommending a contract change order for Core & Main to accept 700 meters valued at $197,102.75 as part of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure Program. The board also reviewed two easement agreements for the City Ditch Piping Project: a $10 temporary construction access easement with St. Mary's Catholic Church and a $10 temporary construction staging easement with Littleton Cemetery Association. Hannah Cope was welcomed as a new alternate board member. Minutes were not yet published.

City Council Study Session: Broken Tee Drainage, City Manager Retirement

Council held a special study session July 13 to receive updates on the completed Drainage & Soil Remediation Project at Broken Tee Golf Course, with the Front 9 having reopened May 8. Staff also presented planned water conservation measures at the golf course and updates to the Standards and Specifications Manual from Public Works. The meeting included an executive session to discuss next steps following City Manager Shawn Lewis's retirement announcement, effective August 31, 2026. Interview documents for youth applicant Penelope Kaplan for the Cultural Arts Commission were also listed. No votes were taken; minutes were not yet published.

Transportation Advisory Committee Reviews $7.09M Rail Trail Project

The Englewood Transportation Advisory Committee met July 16 to review several projects. The Rail Trail from Oxford Ped Bridge to Kenyon carries an estimated $508,597 for design, $7.09 million for construction, and $1.8 million for right-of-way acquisition. The East Dartmouth roundabout project is projected to cost $2.4 million with construction starting winter 2026. The committee also reviewed Colorado HB26-1318, a school-zone bill expanding boundaries and automated enforcement, and planned a traffic count at the University and Floyd intersection for late August with an update to the committee in October. A City Council study session on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program is scheduled for July 27.

Cancelled Meetings

The Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting scheduled for July 8 was cancelled with no items to consider. The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on July 9 was cancelled due to lack of quorum; no items were discussed or decided.

Other Meetings

The Sustainability Commission held a ColoRADscape public event at Depot Park (3001 S Fox St) on July 11 and toured the Charles Allen Water Treatment Plant at 1500 W. Layton Ave. on July 14. The Code Compliance Advisory Committee met July 15 to review 2026 Q2 statistics and introduce new board member Daniel Horan. The Historic Preservation Commission heard a Historic Tax Credits presentation from Sara Kappel of the State Historic Preservation Office and introduced new board member Christopher Norton. The Public Library Board was scheduled to vote on 2026 goals and review June 2026 statistics. The Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Authority was set to consider a Hotel/Restaurant Liquor License application for Mateos Mexican Restaurant dba Garibaldi Mexican Bistro at 3298 S. Broadway Unit B. All these meetings were agenda-only with minutes not yet published.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — City Council Regular:** Votes on 2026 budget supplemental, DDA funding request, ADA Transition Plan, traffic signal communication project (CB 46), DRCOG grant application, and Xcel street-lighting contract for Old Hampden Complete Streets. Study session covers Conservation Overlay Districts and possible Title 16 amendments.
• **July 21 — Planning and Zoning Commission:** Study session on Water Supply and Strategic Growth elements to comply with state law (SB 24-174) by December 31, 2026.
• **July 22 — Downtown Development Authority Board:** Updates on South Broadway Public Realm Project, BERT shuttle funding, and Q2 budget report.
• **July 23 — Cultural Arts Commission Special Meeting:** Discussion of final changes to the Englewood South Public Art Strategy.