The Westminster City Council convened on September 8, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including development agreements, transportation improvements, and municipal code amendments. The meeting began with a vote on an amendment to a previous motion, which passed with a 4-3 vote.
The council then moved to the first reading of Council Bill Number 29, which involves a development agreement with Volker Development Inc. for a project in Downtown Westminster. Councilor Ireland raised concerns regarding parking availability, noting the property has 45 spaces for 50 units. Despite these concerns, the bill passed with a 6-1 vote.
Next, Council Bill Number 30 was introduced, authorizing a $3 million supplemental appropriation for the Federal Parkway Multimodal Transportation Improvement Project. This motion received unanimous support, passing 7-0. Following this, the council authorized a construction contract with Colorado Paving Inc. for the same project, totaling approximately $5.14 million, which also passed unanimously.
Councilor DeMott then presented Council Bill Number 33, which appropriates $4 million for the raw water line project. This bill passed with a 6-1 vote, with Councilor Ireland dissenting. Subsequently, the council authorized a contract with Reynolds Construction Inc. for the raw water line project, which passed 6-1.
The council also discussed amendments to the Westminster municipal code to prohibit the retail sale and possession of cats and dogs, which passed with a 6-1 vote. Additionally, Council Bill Number 27, approving a development agreement with Prime West Development LLC, was passed despite Councilor Ireland's objections regarding parking costs.
The meeting concluded with the adjournment at 2:29 AM, followed by the Westminster Economic Development Authority meeting, where the minutes from the previous meeting were approved, and a development agreement with Volker Development Inc. was adopted, again facing dissent from Councilor Ireland over parking concerns.
Overall, the meeting highlighted ongoing development efforts in Westminster, with a focus on transportation improvements and regulatory changes, while also addressing community concerns regarding parking and development costs.