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Key votes and outcomes

- Proclamation 25‑021 — Declaring June 2025 LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Commerce City: pulled from consent for reading; the proclamation was read in the meeting and approved by roll call vote (unanimous with two absences).

- Resolution 2025‑052 — Award of professional services agreement to Felsburg Holt & Ullevig for preliminary engineering and right‑of‑way exploration on the East 120th Avenue/US‑85 interchange: discussed and approved (see separate article).

- Resolution 2025‑055 — Amendment to construction contract with Gold Star Concrete Inc. for annual concrete flatwork: discussed, reconsidered to allow clarification, and approved after motion to reconsider (final vote unanimous with two absences). See separate article for discussion and follow‑up direction on a resident‑driven sidewalk submission pilot.

- Resolution 2025‑056 — Amend directory of city fees and charges to modify fees pertaining to metropolitan districts: adopted; includes a $500 per‑district annual oversight fee and clarified application and enforcement fees. Staff to notify district boards and develop audit procurement and communications.

Consent items approved (titles read at meeting): a collection of ordinances and resolutions including but not limited to:
- Minutes of the May 5, 2025 regular meeting;
- Ordinance 2672 — Codify a city code of ethics into the Commerce City Revised Municipal Code;
- Ordinance 2675 — Amend 2025 budget to recognize Off‑System Bridge Program grant award of $720,000 for Tower Road and Third Creek bridge rehabilitation;
- Ordinance 2678 — Amend 2025 budget by recognizing Natural Disaster Mitigation Enterprise grant funds of $300,000 for wildland fire mitigation;
- Ordinance 2679 — Amend 2025 budget by reappropriating remaining donations and grant balances totaling $444,136.72 (police donations/general grants funds);
- Ordinance 2680 — Reappropriate Metropolitan Football Stadium District funds totaling $16,430.19 for youth activities;
- Ordinance 2681 — Authorize master services agreement with American Traffic Solutions Inc. (Verra Mobility) for equipment lease including mobile speed units (city manager to negotiate and execute);
- Resolution 2068 — Authorize city manager to amend professional services agreement with Kendid Keyst Collaborative Inc.;
- Resolution 2070 — Appointments to designated boards and commissions; and related council policy amendments (CP14, CP25) tied to codification of the ethics code.

Several items were pulled from the consent agenda for discussion prior to the vote, including the Pride Month proclamation and Resolution 2025‑052 (East 120th/US‑85). Council approved the amended consent agenda by roll call vote.

Why it matters: the consent packet included a mix of budget recognitions for grant funds, code and policy updates, appointments and contracts that move routinely required city operations forward. The council’s decision to read and ceremonially adopt the Pride Month proclamation reflected a council member’s request to spotlight the recognition rather than leave it on the consent calendar.

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Scott Vanhoozin introduced a volunteer effort and a pollinator garden project at the Greenway’s Wetland Loop (near Dahlia and Sand Creek / Front Range Trailhead). He said the garden will use native plants and indigenous planting methods and invited residents to the groundbreaking. Vanhoozin also noted recent volunteer trash pickups and praised Park Ranger Rachel Holland for assisting stewards on site.

Several residents, including Jackie Valdez and Keith Rogers (resident), urged the city to take stronger action on habitual ATV and dirt‑bike activity in neighborhoods, citing safety concerns as school lets out and describing wheelies and off‑road travel near homes and parks. Valdez asked for details about the city’s drone program and whether animal control and police presence will improve.

Keith Rogers said repeated calls to police have not always resulted in enforcement or impoundment; he asked whether the city will impound ATVs and whether the drone program is operational. City staff later told the council during administrative business that the city had recently received FAA approval (a beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight waiver) to broaden drone use; staff said drones will be deployed for a range of calls and can be useful for tracking ATVs and locating subjects when operational protocols allow.

City Manager Jason Rogers said the trespass‑agreement tool exists for businesses to allow police to enforce trespass when property owners are not present. He said the administration is considering how to communicate that tool more broadly to the business community. On drone operations, the city manager said drones have been used in targeted operations previously (for example, SWAT) but the recent FAA waiver enables broader use as a first‑responder tool for lower‑priority calls, including ATV disturbances when appropriate under operational and privacy protocols.

Why it matters: persistent ATV and dirt‑bike activity in residential neighborhoods raises public‑safety and liability concerns, particularly near schools and parks. Residents sought clarity on enforcement tools — impound authority, animal control coverage, drone deployment — and asked for stronger outreach and operational plans.","Public commenters urged the city to address recurring ATV, dirt bike and delivery‑truck nuisances in residential areas, asked for clarity about the drone program and impound authority, and promoted a Sand Creek pollinator garden volunteer event.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6525516,"Council updates metro district fees and oversight process; annual oversight fee set",1023,3947000,4970000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3393780-53625858519c01c62d9ce44cd986248a&start=3947&end=4970","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3393780-53625858519c01c62d9ce44cd986248a/thumbnail_3947000.jpg","/articles/6525516/Commerce-City/Adams-County/Colorado/Council-updates-metro-district-fees-and-oversight-process-annual-oversight-fee-set","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6525516-1bb2b4d800a9c392bd02ea624ea71d08/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159987&Signature=bHk07L4jeouug76Uu205CqM7RI9N39H4geZtIyE9TJnnrO-74Xy1kqBCfCL3lZZrew3Rojpiafhdd88zv68ZR8q-vXI86QWcCv6OajGzjRfpR~k0X15PaecMZcjXbGmjXm7cj-4SZSxOwb4VOndMPgRwK-4aFubcs5v9T~bgPKCAzkgIcIOs4zajBorI61~KsmbMWynqDSTVCWib1104-FVJsS9uWXzEnIebNsdjPLC-iCR6qPUCQTjR8X2HlQWXaZq2JWrsqTpBSevKdwtWHVvZoMafmb2oBZV3TGFP4rsuqxpqa0iUhqcEgeE3z71U7ez8-KjfhneeieQ58~TmWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commerce City Council adopted updates to the city’s directory of fees and charges to implement a new fee schedule for metropolitan district service plan processing and oversight.

Senior policy analyst Jordan Roberts explained staff recommendations and the fee methodology. The council adopted an annual oversight fee of $500 per district per year to fund audits and oversight; staff clarified the math error in the draft and noted the oversight program is expected to cost roughly $37,000 annually rather than an earlier $14,500 figure mentioned in the presentation. Other fees set in the directory include a $1,500 conceptual review letter fee, $2,500 new service plan review fee, and $1,500 modification or amendment fee for substantial changes requiring council approval.

Council members asked about outreach to existing metro district boards, developers and landowners. Roberts said staff will develop a communications plan and begin outreach; there was no direct prior outreach to landowners on the dollar amounts. Council also discussed enforcement billing and audit scope: enforcement fees will be charged for staff time and invoiced to the metro district if it is out of compliance; third‑party consultant costs for reviews or audits are a pass‑through to applicants or districts.

Council Member Dukes asked whether the oversight fee applies to existing districts; staff confirmed it does. City Manager Jason Rogers and City Attorney Lee Zarzecke said the city will contract with third parties for audits as needed; staff named Hilltop Securities and prior use of external firms for financial reviews. Council discussed timing for audit scope work and opportunities to refine audit methodology in Q3 before new service plan submittals are due in October.

Why it matters: the fee changes implement the post‑moratorium process for metropolitan districts and fund city oversight to ensure compliance with approved service plans. Council and staff emphasized the need to communicate the fee structure and audit process to district boards and developers.","Council adopted changes to fees for metropolitan district service plans, including an annual oversight fee intended to fund audits and oversight; staff will develop a communications plan for existing districts and return with audit scope guidance.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6525519,"Council amends annual concrete flatwork contract after debate and a successful motion to reconsider",1105,2805000,3910000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3393780-53625858519c01c62d9ce44cd986248a&start=2805&end=3910","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3393780-53625858519c01c62d9ce44cd986248a/thumbnail_2805000.jpg","/articles/6525519/Commerce-City/Adams-County/Colorado/Council-amends-annual-concrete-flatwork-contract-after-debate-and-a-successful-motion-to-reconsider","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6525519-eedc6a42b3e8a6ec35e5fc2b6083c8c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159987&Signature=KmKBwRVMCaRASnGiY8pilPKmif4igstzhloQz-r6iq4JECQUJU9~be7xzjUIpfwytoG7RbMrJNtLEwGAqy~kqt-tOwPo4VqqTEK~D5jj6CcoW37evmlp1obqtmISDryQ4MuNFyUGycf5hUzw3s0DR7864lWpL4aI1bZkGXegC5UguIdSRXlRAYuA15uW4SEhHBo-ow~wNXvBjrENKKbEcFsCv4365pGmoyPQyl29hFAXsOzlngLbwb7I3n659FEQUHt25a9Afz4sTF1UaTlvRQ05Y1PEEs3ziePEsBilnCuMIsN6kXiWMWkpVkoZEv5EJ~zEB6~c~iEvuxFSEFYHDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commerce City Council approved Resolution 2025‑055 on May 19, authorizing an amendment to the construction contract with Gold Star Concrete Inc. for the city’s annual concrete flatwork projects.

Council members discussed the program’s geographic scope, particularly residents’ requests for sidewalk repairs in the northern range and tree‑lawn areas. Council Member Douglas and others asked how the contract’s work would intersect with a separate potential sidewalk repair program and whether residents could submit specific repair requests. City staff said the resolution authorizes the contractor to perform the already‑identified 2025 work and that any expanded scope or change orders would be brought back to council for additional appropriation.

Council Member Kim asked for clarification on the nature of the amendment while the vote was already being called; the mayor pro tem subsequently sought a motion to reconsider so the council could provide the requested clarification. After a successful motion to reconsider (passing the two‑thirds threshold), council members restated the motion and voted to approve the amendment; the final vote was unanimous with two absences.

Staff explained the typical practice: contract authorizations allow the city manager to negotiate final terms for agreements above statutory thresholds; detailed final scopes are often not included in the agenda because they are draft until negotiated. Legal staff told the council that this approach avoids approving an unfinalized draft scope that could cause confusion. Several council members asked staff to provide clearer reports on scope and to pursue a follow‑up process that allows residents to submit sidewalk repair requests for future program consideration.

Why it matters: the contract funds pavement‑adjacent concrete work including curb, gutter, pedestrian crossings and ADA work that affect walkability and drainage. Council asked staff to return with options for a resident‑driven pilot program to identify and cost tree‑lawn sidewalk repairs in the northern range.","Council approved an amendment to the city’s annual concrete flatwork contract with Gold Star Concrete, following extended discussion about whether the scope and transparency met council expectations; a motion to reconsider cleared the way for clarification before final approval.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6525523,"Commerce City approves preliminary engineering contract for East 120th Avenue/US‑85 interchange",697,2051000,2748000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3393780-53625858519c01c62d9ce44cd986248a&start=2051&end=2748","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3393780-53625858519c01c62d9ce44cd986248a/thumbnail_2051000.jpg","/articles/6525523/Commerce-City/Adams-County/Colorado/Commerce-City-approves-preliminary-engineering-contract-for-East-120th-AvenueUS85-interchange","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6525523-3c0ef9137f469eae8b813ffad9a0822b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159987&Signature=k8U-IWwYcU0uqtAsIJyNkAL75zsqXVeY0SGR9XMo~xQko1bfKPV~bIEGOJBMaiqqLOIVOGfjBr3S0U-TAx6MOhchnEhrUzNGb5k6zSc59GJoCIH9KAeiW05syOW1gcKaf-uilidpf3VA8uU3pxZBx3VB-YWkbUHAWc~sxN2xtcY2Evd3q27OoaW~ijcYAcYnzuZMKd83~YMjFcuLarN-UKFoH0Crjb-6Ad5Wn1-Z8IfLaOk50xY88f3xpV2ZsTo1WMhI2~T2~LmsriQsvYXeh76x82R4JltHy-ieM2dQNEkl3M2-dnSagM7MoHt4dhEVde9DTA0JfSoeImr4eB4Flg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commerce City Council on May 19 approved a professional services agreement with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) for preliminary engineering and exploration of right-of-way for the East 120th Avenue and U.S. 85 interchange project.

The agreement, authorized by Resolution 2025‑052, covers data collection, risk assessment and preliminary engineering work; it does not fund design or construction. City Manager Jason Rogers told the council the two‑year, two‑month contract is intended to develop a functional preliminary design that will position the city to compete for future funding and to coordinate with Brighton, Adams County and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).

Council members sought assurances on property acquisition and oversight. Council Member Douglas pressed whether the contract included property acquisition; Rogers and staff said the bulk of the funds are for preliminary engineering and site data collection, and that exploration of right-of-way needs — not immediate purchases — is part of the scope granted by the award. Rogers said actual acquisitions and design would come later and be brought back to council for review when specific design plans and cost breakdowns are available.

Mayor Pro Tem Susan Noble and Council Member Douglas also said they expect consistent updates and transparent accounting for any funds used toward property or acquisition efforts. Rogers said the city will coordinate with partner jurisdictions and return to council when the project reaches design and funding stages.

The council vote to award the contract was unanimous with two absences. The contract term was described as two years and two months for the preliminary work, and staff said citizen outreach and detailed design would follow only after preliminary engineering and funding progress.

Why it matters: the corridor is a high‑profile multimodal and freight route; preliminary engineering is the first formal step that can unlock state and federal design and construction funding. Council members emphasized oversight and public engagement before the city moves into design or property purchase stages.

Votes and next steps: staff will complete the preliminary engineering and risk assessment, pursue additional funding, and return to council with detailed design proposals and cost breakdowns before any property acquisitions or construction commitments.

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