Greeley meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Greeley boards weigh annexation, budget cuts; no binding votes taken

In the past two weeks, Greeley city boards and the City Council held meetings on topics ranging from a large annexation proposal to park budget cuts, but no binding decisions were made. All recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published, so items were discussed or heard in public hearings rather than voted on.

City Council: annexation and budget work session

The most consequential item came at the Aug. 4 City Council meeting, where members discussed annexing and zoning two large areas: 325.63 acres for the Great Western Industrial Park and 999.72 acres for Arroyos del Sol. The council also held public hearings on the 2026 HUD Annual Action Plan (covering CDBG and HOME programs) and an ordinance to appropriate additional funds for Fiscal Year 2026. A separate legal action involving property at 2495 28th Street was also on the agenda.

Earlier, on July 28, the council held a work session to review the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan budget and a Landscape Code Update. No formal action was taken at that session.

Parks & Recreation budget gap

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met Aug. 7 for a tour of parks and natural areas, including Kiwanis Park, Red Tail Park, Ferguson Park (future site), Arroyos Del Sol, and the Narrows Poudre River Trail. No new business was listed. The meeting followed a prior discussion of a proposed $2.9 million in budget reductions to address an $18 million city deficit, leaving an $800,000 gap. The earlier discussion included $600,000 in new revenue strategies and options such as accelerated cost recovery, museum system transition, natural areas reduction, or horticulture program elimination. A City Council budget work session is scheduled for Sept. 10.

Other board actions

The Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee met July 27 to review e-bike and scooter safety and ordinances, as well as presentations on the KGM and 9th & 10th Street projects and updates on the Capital Improvement Program. No binding decisions were expected.

The Historic Preservation Commission held a special meeting July 27 to discuss a letter to City Council regarding proposed cuts to the City of Greeley Museums.

The Greeley Youth Commission met July 27, considering approval of minutes from March, April, and June (May was cancelled), and discussing plans for the Good Health Will event and the Leadership Submit event scheduled for Dec. 5. New members Lisa Bernal and Lilian Russell were introduced.

The Planning Commission held a public hearing July 28 for a Use by Special Review (USR2026-0002) for an automobile repair/service use at 8503 11th Street in the C-H zone district.

The Commission on Disabilities met Aug. 4 to discuss handicap parking on 16th Street and community outreach.

The Stormwater Board met Aug. 5 to review and recommend the 2027 budget and fees to the City Council, and received updates on the Downtown Revitalization and 12th Street Outfall projects.

Coming up

• **Aug. 10** – Human Relations Commission: budget presentation from the Director of Budget and Policy, and New Resident Welcome Kit review.
• **Aug. 11** – City Council work session: Greeley Urban Renewal Authority presentation, MERGE update, and 2026 ballot question discussion (no formal votes).
• **Aug. 12** – Union Colony Civic Center Advisory Board: vote for board chair, ticket donation request, and bylaws review.
• **Aug. 13** – E-470 Public Highway Authority: consent items and executive session on tolling services agreement negotiations.

Greeley meetings: Fire district exit, housing refinance on agendas; 1,300-acre annexation coming Aug. 4

Greeley's advisory boards and commissions met throughout late July, but minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions. The summaries below reflect what was listed on each agenda; they do not confirm that any item was approved, voted on, or decided. Residents should watch for published minutes to verify outcomes.

City Council — July 21

The council's agenda included several contract authorizations and a fire protection matter. Listed items were:

• A resolution authorizing a contract with ICON Engineering for a comprehensive stormwater master plan for the Greeley No. 3 Ditch System.
• A resolution authorizing a contract with Martin and Wood consultants for water resources engineering services.
• A resolution authorizing a contract with Mark Thomas & Company Inc. for additional design services for the downtown infrastructure revitalization project.
• A resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs to receive Housing Planning Grant funds for consultant services.
• A resolution authorizing fire protection service to the Cache Annexation and directing the City Attorney to commence a court action to exclude the property from the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District.

No vote tallies are available because minutes have not been published.

Greeley-Weld Housing Authority Board — July 22

The board's agenda included resolutions to refinance the Lincoln Square housing project through a Bank of Colorado commitment letter, authorize a change of banks, and approve a CIRSA agreement. The agenda also listed opening a project-based voucher waiting list at Pine Meadows on August 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Greeley Art Commission — July 21

The commission was scheduled to vote on a People's Choice award and potential artwork purchases from 70 artists at The Tointon Gallery. The agenda also listed a proposed $7,000 bid from Sculpture Services of Colorado LLC to maintain bronze sculptures, a reported $600 repair of "The Prize Catch" at Glenmere Park, and an estimated $500–$1,000 material cost for paint reapplication at "Of the Earth II" at Campos Esperanza.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 20 and July 27

The July 20 agenda included a public hearing on a Certificate of Approval for major alterations at 714 8th Street (Case No. HPDR2026-0009), plus a report from Historic Greeley Inc. and presentations on the Weld Walls Mural Festival and Greeley museums. A special meeting on July 27 was scheduled to discuss a letter to City Council regarding proposed cuts to the City of Greeley Museums.

Other boards and commissions

• **Civil Service Commission (July 21):** Agenda listed approval of the Police Officer Eligibility List.
• **Citizen Budget Advisory Committee (July 22):** Discussion items only — budget proposal update, audit update, and a strategic communication plan for the 2027 budget. No formal decisions listed.
• **Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee (July 27):** Informational items included presentations on KGM and 9th & 10th Street projects, e-bike and scooter safety and ordinances, and Capital Improvement Program updates.
• **Planning Commission (July 28):** Public hearing scheduled for a Use by Special Review (USR2026-0002) for automobile repair/service at 8503 11th Street.
• **City Council (July 28):** Work session on a landscape code update and the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan budget. No formal action listed.
• **Youth Commission (July 27):** Introduced new Ex-Officio Lisa Bernal and new commissioner Lilian Russell; discussed plans for a Leadership Submit event on December 5, 2026.

Coming up

• **Aug. 4 — City Council:** Public hearings and discussion on annexation and zoning of 325.63 acres for Great Western Industrial Park and 999.72 acres for Arroyos del Sol, the 2026 HUD Annual Action Plan, additional Fiscal Year 2026 budget appropriations, and legal action regarding property at 2495 28th Street.
• **Aug. 5 — Stormwater Board:** Review and recommendation to Council on the 2027 budget and fees, plus updates on the Downtown Revitalization and 12th Street Outfall projects.
• **Aug. 10 — Human Relations Commission:** Budget presentation by Nathan Mosely and continued work on the New Resident Welcome Kit Project.

Greeley boards set stage for City Hall funding, 1,000-acre annexation, and 2027 budget talks

Greeley's City Council and Planning Commission both placed the proposed new City Hall and a roughly 1,000-acre annexation called Arroyos del Sol on their July agendas. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings below, the items are reported as scheduled for consideration, not as final decisions.

City Council — Civic Campus Project and Arroyos del Sol

The July 7 City Council agenda listed a public hearing on a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Greeley Fire Fighters Union Local 888, covering Jan. 1, 2027 through Dec. 31, 2028. The same agenda included the annexation of Arroyos del Sol, approximately 999.72 acres, and two FAA Airport Improvement Program grants of $285,000 and $150,000. A resolution to issue Certificates of Participation to fund a new City Hall as part of the Civic Campus Project was also scheduled.

A July 14 council agenda reaffirmed the City Hall item, with a resolution regarding new City Hall construction and issuance of Certificates of Participation for project funding. A separate July 14 council work session was set to cover Development Code Updates, the 2027 Budget Development Update, and a motion to go into executive session for legal advice on the Civic Campus Project.

Planning Commission — Annexation and Zoning Hearings

The Planning Commission scheduled public hearings July 14 on the annexation of approximately 999.72 acres (Arroyos del Sol), located northwest of State Highway 257 Spur, west of Weld County Road 19, and south of the Cache la Poudre River (Case ANX2024-0004). A companion hearing was set to establish C-D (Conservation District) zoning on the same 999.72 acres (Case ZON2025-0001). Work sessions on Development Code Updates and Landscape & Sign Code Updates were also listed, along with approval of the May 26, 2026 meeting minutes.

Water & Sewer Board — 2027 Budget and Legal Cases

The Water and Sewer Board's July 15 agenda included review and recommendation of the Water and Sewer 2027 Budget to the City Manager. An executive session was scheduled to discuss the Appeal of Fort Collins 401 Halligan Water Certification, Case 19CW3253, Case 21CW3185, and the City of Greeley 2008 CLUA IGA Litigation — Case No. 2025CV30355.

Urban Renewal Authority and Housing Board

The Greeley Urban Renewal Authority scheduled informational presentations July 8 on the Eastside Area Plan, Westside Area Plan, Form-Based Code, and Development Code Update, plus discussion of the West Greeley Blight Study RFQ Review Committee.

The Housing for All Advisory Board set a July 9 review of a HUD fund application and the 2026 Annual Action Plan, with a citizen input session and the next meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026.

Other Boards and Commissions

The Historic Preservation Commission's July 6 meeting and the Union Colony Civic Center Advisory Board's July 8 meeting were both cancelled; no items were discussed.

The E-470 Public Highway Authority listed July 9 discussions on sponsorship intergovernmental agreements with Aurora, Brighton, Commerce City, Parker, and Thornton; a 2026 Bond Refunding update; and the Quebec Interchange Expansion agreement.

The Golf Course Advisory Board scheduled a Fee Research Committee report July 9. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board set a July 10 discussion of the 2027 Budget and Triennial Review, updated goals, and an August 7 tour.

The Museum Advisory Board's July 16 agenda included postponement of its resolution on future funding and CPRD budget cuts, a City Council recap, review of the interpretive masterplan final draft, and a proclamation for Centennial Village's 50th anniversary.

The Liquor Licensing Authority scheduled a July 17 virtual hearing on ownership transfers for The Tavern at St. Michaels (2918 67th Ave. Ste. 102) and Vintage Liquors (403 8th St.), plus public hearings for Coyote's Southwestern Grill, Greeley Hatchet House, and Santeramo's Pizza House.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — City Council / Weld County Commissioners joint work session:** Presentation on the West Greeley project. No formal decisions listed.
• **July 20 — Historic Preservation Commission:** Public hearing on major alterations at 714 8th Street (Case No. HPDR2026-0009), plus reports on Historic Greeley Inc., the Weld Walls Mural Festival, and Greeley museums.
• **July 21 — Civil Service Commission:** Approval of the Police Officer Eligibility List.
• **July 21 — City Council:** Consent items including contracts for a stormwater master plan, water resources engineering, downtown infrastructure design, a Housing Planning Grant, and a resolution directing legal action to exclude the Cache Annexation from the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District.

Greeley council set to weigh fire fighters' contract, City Hall funding, and 1,000-acre annexation

Greeley's City Council has the busiest agenda of the past week, with a public hearing on a two-year fire fighters' union contract, funding for a new City Hall, and the annexation of roughly 999.72 acres known as Arroyos del Sol. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, the items below reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not final outcomes.

City Council (July 7)

The council's agenda lists a public hearing on a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Greeley Fire Fighters Union Local 888, covering Jan. 1, 2027 through Dec. 31, 2028. The same meeting includes a resolution to issue Certificates of Participation to fund a new City Hall as part of the Civic Campus Project, and an ordinance amending the Greeley Municipal Code regarding Contractor Licenses.

The agenda also includes the annexation of Arroyos del Sol, approximately 999.72 acres, and two FAA Airport Improvement Program grants for $285,000 and $150,000.

Greeley Urban Renewal Authority (July 8)

The Planning Division was scheduled to give informational presentations on the Eastside Area Plan, Westside Area Plan, Form-Based Code, and Development Code Update. The board also planned to discuss the West Greeley Blight Study RFQ Review Committee. No votes were listed on the agenda.

E-470 Public Highway Authority (July 9)

The Board of Directors was set to review sponsorship intergovernmental agreements with Aurora, Brighton, Commerce City, Parker, and Thornton. Other agenda items included a janitorial contract amendment, a Washington Street Bridge Expansion IGA amendment, a 2026 Bond Refunding update, and the Quebec Interchange Expansion agreement.

Housing for All Advisory Board (July 9)

The board was scheduled to review the HUD fund application and the 2026 Annual Action Plan, with a citizen input session and board member announcements. The next meeting is set for August 13, 2026.

Other boards

The Golf Course Advisory Board (July 9) had one substantive item: a report from the Fee Research Committee under old business. The West Greeley Project Sub Communications Committee (July 9) was set to discuss communication progress, stakeholder groups, and future milestones, with no votes scheduled.

Meetings cancelled

The Historic Preservation Commission's July 6 regular meeting was cancelled; no items were discussed. The Union Colony Civic Center Advisory Board's July 8 meeting was also cancelled. Its agenda had included the Fall Season line-up and a sign relocation quote update, but those items were not addressed.

Coming up

• **Planning Commission, July 14:** Public hearings on the annexation of approximately 999.72 acres (Arroyos del Sol) northwest of State Highway 257 Spur, west of Weld County Road 19, south of the Cache la Poudre River (ANX2024-0004), and on establishing C-D (Conservation District) zoning for the same parcel (ZON2025-0001). Work sessions on Development Code and Landscape & Sign Code updates are also scheduled.
• **City Council, July 14:** A work session on the 2027 budget development and Development Code Updates, plus a motion to go into executive session for legal advice on the Civic Campus Project. A separate council meeting the same day considers a resolution reaffirming the commitment to build a new City Hall and issuing Certificates of Participation for funding.
• **Water & Sewer Board, July 15:** Review and recommendation of the Water and Sewer 2027 Budget, plus an executive session covering the appeal of Fort Collins 401 Halligan Water Certification, Cases 19CW3253 and 21CW3185, and City of Greeley 2008 CLUA IGA Litigation (Case No. 2025CV30355).
• **Liquor Licensing Authority, July 17 (virtual):** Ownership transfers for The Tavern at St. Michaels (2918 67th Ave. Ste. 102) and Vintage Liquors (403 8th St.), plus status and compliance reviews for several other establishments.
• **Civil Service Commission, July 21:** Approval of the Police Officer Eligibility List.

Greeley meeting roundup: Advisory committees meet, City Council set for major annexation and City Hall vote

Greeley's advisory committees met over the past two weeks to discuss electric vehicle planning, housing voucher waiting lists, and budget priorities, but minutes have not yet been published for any of those sessions, so no outcomes are confirmed. The most consequential items ahead are on the July 7 City Council agenda, including a roughly 1,000-acre annexation and funding for a new City Hall.

Recent meetings (outcomes not yet available)

All five recent meetings were agenda-only; minutes have not been published.

• **Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee (June 22):** Presentations on an Electric Vehicle Plan by Hanna Feldmann and a CDOT Street Maintenance Agreement by Tom Christian. Also on the agenda: Program of Projects review and CTAB Work Plan discussion.
• **Youth Commission (June 22):** Introduced new Ex-Officio member Lisa Bernal and new commissioner Lilian Russell. Discussed Good Health Will programming and planning for Leadership Submit on December 5, 2026. Nominations for Ed Clark National Youth Service Day Awards were also listed.
• **Greeley-Weld Housing Authority Board (June 24):** Agenda included discussion of voucher program consolidation, an update on Camfield Corner Apartments, and an employee compensation study. Action was planned on opening Project Based Voucher waiting lists for Dove Valley (55+), Jacoby Meadows (55+), Peakview Trails (62+), and Pine Meadows.
• **Citizen Budget Advisory Committee (June 24):** Quarterly treasurer's update, CIP prioritization/scoring review, fund balance update, and budget proposal updates from departments presented May 26 and June 9.
• **West Greeley Project Communications Subcommittee (June 25):** Review of FAQ document and example brochures, plus a city update on communications partner selection. No formal votes were scheduled.

Coming up

• **City Council, July 7:** Public hearing on a collective bargaining agreement with Greeley Fire Fighters Union Local 888 (Jan. 1, 2027–Dec. 31, 2028); annexation of "Arroyos del Sol" comprising approximately 999.72 acres; two FAA Airport Improvement Program grants for $285,000 and $150,000; resolution to issue Certificates of Participation to fund a new City Hall for the Civic Campus Project; ordinance amending the Greeley Municipal Code regarding Contractor Licenses.
• **Greeley Urban Renewal Authority, July 8:** Informational presentations on Eastside and Westside Area Plans, Form-Based Code, and Development Code Update; discussion of the West Greeley Blight Study RFQ Review Committee.
• **E-470 Public Highway Authority, July 9:** Sponsorship intergovernmental agreements with Aurora, Brighton, Commerce City, Parker, and Thornton; 2026 bond refunding update; Quebec Interchange Expansion agreement; Washington Street Bridge Expansion IGA Amendment; Oband's Janitorial Contract Amendment.
• **Golf Course Advisory Board, July 9:** Fee Research Committee report under old business.
• **Cancelled meetings:** Historic Preservation Commission (July 6) and Union Colony Civic Center Advisory Board (July 8) were cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.