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Approving the minutes clears the record for the board’s prior meeting; the secretary appointment fills an administrative role after a recent board departure.

Motion to approve previous meeting minutes: The motion was made, seconded and carried with an audible vote. The board recorded “aye” votes and no formal opposition was recorded in the transcript.

Motion to appoint Jillian as secretary: A motion to appoint Jillian was moved and seconded. Jillian stated she would abstain from voting for herself; the chair called the motion and those present voted “aye,” with Jillian abstaining. The chair confirmed “so moved” and thanked Jillian for accepting the role.

Both procedural actions were completed during the meeting and will be reflected in the official meeting minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Inclusivity Board Meeting February 12 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Westminster Inclusivity Board approved last meeting's minutes and appointed Jillian as secretary; both motions passed and votes were recorded.","taxTitle","Westminster, Jefferson County, Colorado","taxId",2385,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6676026,"Inclusivity Board to convert goal list into actionable workshop; staff to present UDC and accessibility topics",496,2443000,2939000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2624077-6fff04a59fa6ce6057959cd7eda69ddd&start=2443&end=2939","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2624077-6fff04a59fa6ce6057959cd7eda69ddd/thumbnail_2443000.jpg","/articles/6676026/Westminster/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Inclusivity-Board-to-convert-goal-list-into-actionable-workshop-staff-to-present-UDC-and-accessibility-topics","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6676026-bacd1976f313000d8380de571f5c3cfb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771101747&Signature=CpTZSv3QMkERezA8i~Yp1DvOnBVX9J7ijE0W6UleulQiSGceb0bg6fJnW33HWo3acRQHjidJ8HSuxfio~1d94lM8JAQksZPvXNn-2E3HhVlyovsvOzTTH4t-ZYSsbj2h6z8E2yDLPw50ij7hsFP29u80hAoOMQn2aApfqZgWm4XzwK3wqAgCDAFR30tTGuiW8gQCKmcRk~cspDzsYliVwOEzDo5wXeLI9VddBFvxJKJJhUeW2UZa008R8j3xtAj~1LsXLyXHleaVXTtNp~cmLavaY6iObOMA4YnPHzlOB~MBiKk0fAgusce6cMshNKNDN6f8uqfOO9MCTDkUIzjGHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Westminster Inclusivity Board on Feb. 12 agreed to hold a future work session to turn its annual goals into measurable, actionable items and requested staff briefings on planning and accessibility topics to inform that work.

The conversation is significant because the board’s ability to provide meaningful recommendations to City Council relies on measurable goals and evidence about how city policies affect access and equity.

Michelle (Board member) and others emphasized that the board needs more working time, data and staff presentations to translate broad goals into specific actions. Kate (Staff member) said staff have scheduled presentations for future board meetings: John McConnell, Stephanie Troller and Andrew Spurgeon will attend the May meeting to discuss the Unified Development Code and zoning implications; Heath Klein has been asked to present on sidewalk access, construction-site access and plowing issues related to pedestrian accessibility.

Board members proposed a standing workshop item to allow deeper, focused work on priority items such as policy alignment with the city strategic plan, measurable outcomes for accessibility and follow-up on construction-site accessibility. Members also discussed requesting additional department presentations and data to track progress and to identify levers for recommendations to City Council.

The board agreed to prioritize a workshop at a future meeting, and staff said they would continue to coordinate presentations and supply relevant data to help the board refine goals into measurable steps.","Board members agreed to hold a focused work session to convert annual goals into measurable actions and requested presentations from planning and transportation staff on the Unified Development Code and sidewalk/accessibility issues.",{"_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},6676038,"Inclusivity board presses city staff for timeline on multilingual construction and notice signage",263,2506000,2769000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2624077-6fff04a59fa6ce6057959cd7eda69ddd&start=2506&end=2769","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2624077-6fff04a59fa6ce6057959cd7eda69ddd/thumbnail_2506000.jpg","/articles/6676038/Westminster/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Inclusivity-board-presses-city-staff-for-timeline-on-multilingual-construction-and-notice-signage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6676038-f5c744455d85dc58892ab61606ec38ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771101747&Signature=D3URQ4M~0gwmLWTawQ1529iL2vTlyKUOit6shVvauu9gUMPsWxf0BiX7Tk5p9XZdFu4gbQ3tb2-nzqKfJyOU6acWUIXObgmU4AEPkRJCh6WC7rFBIXyw4yN7vlSjEZVeYpBOsoWUwbpBpQ~Ar0XmtMyAyZNxAvCJ7Bss9xxr-RHwqNO6lXtnBA4EgeFLomsdX6bwbsW8al7ju9QavGJJbzM2fwwQU6TmMHAf6vuvCZ--oTTCcfwQZnJqAwfrmrM5G-UaDxgCc9vDCqwsT0aliSWDIfQl8-F3F-sOuzCjf6ho7zzlwp4OJdbvY7Xjr5lwXJS4mlnZiBG-FKPkrPdmTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Westminster Inclusivity Board told staff on Feb. 12 they want a clear, expedited timeline for multilingual public-notice and construction signage after staff said language-access policy work is ongoing.

The issue matters because development and construction signs can contain legally significant information and safety warnings; the board said residents who do not read the notice language may be excluded from public participation or safety information.

Kate (Staff member) reported that communications staff currently produce some public materials in English and Spanish and that the city is expanding Spanish signage in public facilities. She said the broader Language Access Plan has not been finalized: “There is an internal team with representatives from all departments that has been working on this. Once finalized, that information will be shared with the Inclusivity Board,” she said.

John McConnell (Planning staff) responded in writing to the board’s request about development and public-notice signs. McConnell told the board that public-notice signs on properties undergoing development or zoning review are the responsibility of the applicant and that staff are “working with city management to devise a reasonable solution to incorporating Spanish language into the public notice signs.” He added staff want a transition that is “manageable by the applicant.”

Board members expressed concern that there is ambiguity and no public timeline. Michelle (Board member) said the board should see a timeline and urged staff to “expedite” the work because ongoing development is producing many notices. She said multilingual signage is a public-safety and civic-participation issue: “If many of our residents cannot read signs that are designed for safety and legal issues, then that needs to be… addressed immediately.”

Other members suggested practical interim approaches, including using QR codes on signs that link to translations and targeted language selection based on the demographics around each site. One board member noted Spanish is commonly spoken but recommended developers consider local language demographics and include the most-represented languages for a given neighborhood rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Staff described related work underway: the city is migrating to a new web platform to meet ADA accessibility requirements and has launched Access Westminster as the portal for service requests. Staff also said Planning’s development-review committee and the city manager’s office are reviewing possible approaches.

The board voted to keep this as a standing item and requested staff return with more specific timelines and more detail on how applicant-provided signs and city-produced notices will accommodate language access. Board members also offered to provide feedback and assistance to staff during the drafting process.","Board members urged City Hall to set a timeline for multilingual public notices and construction signage after staff told the board work on a formal language-access plan and an approach for applicant-provided development signs remains in progress.",{"_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},6676047,"Westminster Public Library unveils draft five-year master plan; council adoption planned for April",821,2963000,3784000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2624077-6fff04a59fa6ce6057959cd7eda69ddd&start=2963&end=3784","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2624077-6fff04a59fa6ce6057959cd7eda69ddd/thumbnail_2963000.jpg","/articles/6676047/Westminster/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Westminster-Public-Library-unveils-draft-five-year-master-plan-council-adoption-planned-for-April","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6676047-b7f3cbd40bfd8e19876b89e570e980fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771101747&Signature=boaNkE5be4dN1IdqY3oGB-tnoPECZMTDtFvRb3HoZHq90C73GMfrk1Pr~UTfM0udltttNTJ0YI1RDVRymqZgrZDbzVktMdutsNbiCxMyrPqAKoyXM~6-9bikVnXEWn6U7Ipay6f0ITLD7l9k3gAaVhQXRWDLwfH3HR9PnI9y8IW-xk9NhhGcIjwW6zLFcnx~jDPsXI3Tjz5SCalWxh1JuRJ3EqxEHUqaQ7hQvxdf-g8T1omA280JEblqJ~ifKpxrT7JUoH4FNYai6qzIA93AIzBY--hzzKaCODZbkpWnuwGsPmfxPOQFd8NLP43z~gg7rPa-VQ8J6pv6I2OhwhOHDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Westminster Public Library staff presented a draft 2025–2030 master plan to the Inclusivity Board on Feb. 12 and said they will take the plan to City Council for adoption in April.

The plan matters because it is the library’s road map for services, accessibility, facility improvements and outreach for the next five years.

Lehi (Library staff) told the board the draft updates the library’s mission and vision and groups priorities into five focus areas: expanded outreach, enhanced services and resources, improved facilities, increased awareness and organizational development. “Our new mission statement, proposed as a gateway to discovery, lifelong learning, and a welcoming community for all,” the staff member said, describing an accompanying aspirational vision.

Lehi said the draft grew from a late-2024 community engagement effort that included surveys, listening sessions and a community retreat. The plan compares Westminster’s collections and services to similar-sized Colorado libraries and proposes initiatives such as expanded mobile services, language-access improvements to collections and programming, dedicated teen spaces at Irving Street Library and upgrades to technology and layout to reduce crowding.

The draft also highlights staff support and training needs, including resources for staff who encounter patrons with mental-health or crisis needs. “How do we provide [staff] support when sometimes they’re seeing fairly intense situations?” Lehi asked, summarizing community input that staff need additional training and mental-health resources.

On facilities, staff said both libraries (including the leased College Hill Library location) are roughly 25–30 years old and that recommendations range from layout changes to exploring additional service-delivery outlets such as kiosks, partnerships with private businesses or a third physical location. Staff noted the College Hill Library is a city-operated facility leased from the community college under a longstanding intergovernmental agreement.

Lehi said about 60% of the draft’s content comes from the community survey and listening sessions and that consultants helped synthesize the input into actionable focus areas. Staff said the draft remains subject to final administrative review before presentation to City Council.

Board members asked how the library plan aligns with the Parks, Recreation & Libraries (PRL) vision process; Lehi said the library team deliberately timed its work to take account of the PRL planning effort and used PRL data to inform recommendations. Lehi said the PRL vision plan would go to council in late March and the library master plan would follow in April.

Staff said the draft will be refined as City Council and administration review it. Lehi offered to share the plan materials with board members who did not have printed copies and asked that the board send feedback in the coming weeks.","Library staff presented a draft master plan emphasizing expanded outreach, improved facilities, increased awareness and organizational development; staff said the plan will go to City Council for adoption in April.",{"_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},6676057,"Westminster plans expanded Arts Week with live murals, concerts and accessibility focus",967,876000,1843000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2624077-6fff04a59fa6ce6057959cd7eda69ddd&start=876&end=1843","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2624077-6fff04a59fa6ce6057959cd7eda69ddd/thumbnail_876000.jpg","/articles/6676057/Westminster/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Westminster-plans-expanded-Arts-Week-with-live-murals-concerts-and-accessibility-focus","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6676057-b47d810f89c3300516f7b72d26e39105/orig.mp4?Expires=1771101747&Signature=EB9VWwrZZBeoV-1TiCpFfWPFQVOGMp0rb5FwBiavXeFhIB5UKZt8R6SbMtSfsWXpaOU7~myg12m23pqSdSPKTDWVdOEYGxmjCOX6B7fa6Rh21lw7iM21exCmQmHitLXlJ0TvTNb204wrKoTxoHodj4V-8Z7UFudMzvsMkBxhNUjXaVIfu-t5TMvOJ8sbvKklznCrDFVdAUBoE9rW~J9VigIisHonLnzhdpO3suvDtQ1aa--6AhfGqdzBqVYjFZiO2IUu4NC9HMO3f5zcq0m3vTESd-atzSZw0EyiOVjizbYKvSao4oS88vWoEwI0ruPz929255J94-16KfqU8fe-cA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Organizers and board members at the Westminster Inclusivity Board meeting on Feb. 12 outlined this year’s Arts Week, a partnership-driven, largely indoor festival featuring live mural painting, student exhibits, performances and a proposed Westminster Music Extravaganza to raise funds for arts education and accessibility.

The program matters because Arts Week is intended to widen participation in local arts, provide paid or supported opportunities for artists and generate scholarship funds for arts enrichment and a proposed theater intensive at Westminster High School.

At the meeting, Kate (Staff member) said Arts Week will prioritize indoor venues because of a small budget and the need to avoid weather-related cancellations. “This year is really coming together as a partnership,” she said, describing a full seven-day schedule with multiple sites across the city. Kate said five muralists will paint live across five businesses, with a total of 12 hours of live painting spread across three dates.

The weekend centerpiece will be multi-site activities in historic Westminster, including an artisan market, performances, an open mic at Creative Corner coffee shop and live mini-murals. Kate said Saturday’s schedule will run 11 a.m. into the afternoon and include ticketed tours (free but ticketed to manage capacity) of Colorado Sound Studios and volunteer-run “make-and-go” activities. “We’ll have different businesses doing make-and-go engagements and ticketed tours of Colorado Sound,” she said.

Kate also described a draft fundraising event, the Westminster Music Extravaganza and Arts Education Fundraiser, which would combine studio demonstrations, a fundraising concert at the high school and proceeds directed to arts enrichment and accessibility scholarships. She named several performers and anchors on the proposed lineup, including Josh Blackburn and Wendy Wu, and said organizers hope to include local acts and student performers before headline acts such as Hazel Miller and Coco Brown. “All proceeds will go to arts enrichment and accessibility through scholarships for enrichment programs,” Kate said.

Kevin (City archivist) will lead a “make-and-go” art-history activity and Colorado Sound Studios is scheduling free tours and studio demonstrations as part of the outreach. Organizers told the board they plan to recruit volunteers from the Inclusivity Board, North Metro Arts Alliance, Palateers Art Club and honor societies at local schools to serve as site volunteers who introduce artists and help visitors.

Board members discussed accessibility and outreach plans for residents without internet access. Kate said last year organizers used posters and flyers distributed at recreation centers and libraries, and she said staff can assist residents who register by phone. The event’s ticketing will use a city volunteer-management platform that organizers said avoids third-party ticket fees.

Organizers said some ticketing and volunteer functions will reserve seats or offers on a sliding-scale or scholarship basis so residents unable to pay can still attend fundraising shows.

Board member Rich (Richard) described the open-mic format as “a real grassroots kind of event” at the Creative Corner coffee shop and encouraged board members to attend and promote the event. Several board members emphasized in-meeting volunteer recruitment and suggested the board provide presence, materials and outreach at key engagements.

Organizers noted potential venue contingencies — outdoor elements would move indoors if weather is unsafe — and invited board members to tour the high school theater, which organizers described as a professional-grade facility with seating capacity of roughly 700 and professional sound and lighting for larger shows.

The board asked for program materials and a schedule to be attached to meeting minutes so members who were not at the meeting could review full details. Kate said she will circulate location lists, artist names and volunteer sign-up information ahead of the events.

If adopted as planned, the combination of Arts Week programming and the tentative Westminster Music Extravaganza would contribute both public arts visibility and a local fundraising mechanism for scholarships and expanded arts education offerings.","City volunteers and organizers described a multi-venue Arts Week centered on live mural painting, school arts exhibits and a Westminster Music Extravaganza that will funnel proceeds to arts education and accessibility programs.","actionData","errors"]

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