City Council discusses affordable housing and street cleaning concerns in Inglewood

The Englewood City Council convened on February 19, 2025, to discuss several pressing issues affecting the community. The meeting began with an overview of upcoming agenda items, including a city council discussion scheduled for March 24 regarding recommendations from the affordable housing task force, preliminary financial reports for February 2025, and the December 2024 general fund financial reports.

One significant topic addressed was the issue of trash accumulation along Santa Fe Drive, particularly between Hamden and Bellevue. Council members discussed strategies for collaborating with local partners, including Littleton, Sheridan, and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), to tackle this problem effectively.

The council also reviewed a request concerning street sweeping operations along Floyd Street, where recent bicycle and pedestrian improvements have reportedly hindered cleaning efforts. Member Wright emphasized the need for clarity on the street sweeping plan in this area to ensure that maintenance can be conducted efficiently.

Additionally, the council touched on a report involving police interactions with a resident, which had been previously shared with law enforcement. It was noted that the individual involved had not yet been contacted by the police, and there were questions regarding any potential charges or accusations of harassment.

Another point of discussion was the turn radius issue at the intersection of Elani and Floyd, which has caused difficulties for buses needing to back up to make turns. The council sought to understand the plan for addressing this concern post-construction.

The meeting concluded with a review of the discussed items and a commitment to follow up on the various requests and concerns raised by council members. The next steps include further discussions on the affordable housing task force recommendations and continued collaboration with local partners to address community issues.