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- Consent agenda: Council moved to approve the consent agenda items A–N with the exception of item C (Jackass Hill grant application) and item I (removed from the agenda). The initial consent motion passed by a 7–0 electronic vote.

- Resolution 40‑2025 (Jackass Hill Park): Pulled from consent and later approved after debate and public comment. Motion passed 4–3. Yes votes: 4; No votes: 3. The resolution authorizes the city to apply for Arapahoe County Open Space funding for Jackass Hill Park improvements; the application requested $600,000 and South Suburban Parks committed $650,000. Approval at this meeting authorized only a grant application; award and final design approvals remain separate.

- Ordinance (Title 3, Chapter 16): On second reading the council unanimously approved a rewrite of the contractor licensing code to centralize licensing in Community Development, require ICC exams for several contractor classifications, set insurance minimums and add nonpayment as grounds for suspension (vote 7–0).

Other consent items listed on the agenda (as read into the record) included professional services and construction contracts, intergovernmental agreements, grant applications and two ordinances on first reading; these items were taken together in the consent action except for items pulled for separate discussion. Full consent list as read by staff included (verbatim descriptions from agenda):

• Resolution 29‑2025 — professional services agreement with HDR Engineering Inc. for Santa Fe Drive and Mineral Ave. operational improvement projects (City project 20‑22).

• Resolution 35‑2025 — construction contract with Institute Form Technologies, LLC (C&L Water Solutions) for Bellevue and Federal Stormwater Pipe Replacement (City project 24‑71).

• Resolution 40‑2025 — application for Arapahoe County Open Space Grant for Jackass Hill Park improvements (pulled; later approved 4–3).

• Resolution 43‑2025 — application for Arapahoe County Open Space Grant for Powers Park improvements.

• Resolution 21‑2025 — subrecipient agreement with Adams County Health Department to join Colorado local entity Air Network.

• Resolution 32‑2025 — intergovernmental agreement with City of Englewood for restorative justice services.

• Ordinance 3‑2025 (first reading) — five‑year master agreement with Xerox Corporation for print services.

• Resolution 27‑2025 — IGA with Arapahoe County and City of Centennial for High Line Canal underpass design/right‑of‑way/utility relocation.

• Resolution 36‑2025 — intergovernmental agreement with Arapahoe County for radio communications network use.

• Resolution 39‑2025 — creation of a charter review committee.

• Ordinance 8‑2025 (first reading) — temporary moratorium on new fuel‑sales applications.

• Miscellaneous appointments and minutes approvals.

Why it matters: The meeting combined routine contract and grant authorizations with two items that drew extended discussion: the Jackass Hill Park grant application and the contractor licensing code rewrite. The Jackass Hill decision was the closest vote and prompted staff to promise further engagement on trail surfaces and grant scoping.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting - 04/15/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the April 15 Littleton City Council meeting the consent agenda passed, the council authorized an Arapahoe County Open Space grant application for Jackass Hill Park (4–3) and adopted a rewritten contractor licensing code (7–0). Several consent items were discussed or pulled for separate consideration.","taxTitle","Littleton City, Arapahoe County, Colorado","taxId",52180,"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},6603274,"City outlines major 2025 capital program and five‑year pavement plan; targets PCI 75",3787,7054000,10841000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000543-7fb51c62de12e6ba8be2170ebdf5ad96&start=7054&end=10841","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000543-7fb51c62de12e6ba8be2170ebdf5ad96/thumbnail_7054000.jpg","/articles/6603274/Littleton-City/Arapahoe-County/Colorado/City-outlines-major-2025-capital-program-and-fiveyear-pavement-plan-targets-PCI-75","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603274-67682b29cb5afb58c6cb32485f33c18b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770426126&Signature=LFvkU3AmZc-eeMjgf67ugBRiVPdPeeSkFvD965Bj0KsqOZpIPF9KhcZ4j6EYM-yVH-7ym0-PhcukLxYHRJoYNDoU3pL7TsgZn4DhyDioInLsyngRKGJmJZyG8c~SRfd5kv3MeGT3gAIoxQH3Kce29baTTW8r6SdH9RmEIr6TCWdBBGluLn9z0CEDI20xl6osdH5S1TyI4kS4fFgvRu7HJHnlupYbzOEPIfBOdjlZSD9DeF2cnkuqKqni7NIsyPSpfPjwefQcpcT8noLhk4RkTgK-7oc9iOgx8YiC3vGeh6ZdCcWBR9xr7BITnwKEEMzPM3xf7tQ9bpACDDzu9U5Jhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented an overview of Littleton’s 2025 capital program and pavement preservation plan at the April 15 council meeting, highlighting a record level of investment driven largely by voter‑approved 3A sales tax funds and a multi‑year strategy to maintain streets and multi‑modal corridors.

City Engineer Kimberly Doll and Public Works Director Brent Satterland said the city’s average annual capital investment rose from roughly $14.7 million to about $47.5 million after the 3A funding, enabling several large projects in 2025. Kimberly Doll described the Santa Fe Drive and Mineral Avenue quadrant improvements — a multi‑year safety and multimodal redesign — and a pedestrian bridge replacement that staff concluded is more cost‑effective to replace than to repair. The presentation also reviewed intersection improvements at Platte Canyon with Bulls Avenue and at Platte Canyon with Mineral, the Mineral Mobility East Phase 1 bike‑lane and resurfacing work on Jackass Hill Road, and planned downtown bridge fence replacements coordinated with the Littleton Downtown Development Authority.

On pavement preservation, staff explained the city manages about 360 lane miles and seeks a target average pavement condition index (PCI) of 75. The strategy blends crack/seal and slurry treatments, chip seal in targeted locations, mill‑and‑overlay on severely degraded streets and spot full‑depth reconstruction where necessary. Staff highlighted an interest in sustainability and material reuse, including hot‑in‑place recycling and coordination with utility and partner agency projects (Denver Water, Xcel, CDOT) to avoid cutting new pavement soon after completion.

Staff said the plan is flexible; proposed 2025 and near‑term project maps are in the five‑year capital improvement plan and on the city’s website. Several council members asked detailed technical questions about accessibility, maintenance differences between concrete and crusher‑fine trails (in the Jackass Hill discussion), the lifespan expected from pavement treatments and the timeline for larger corridor projects. City staff said programs will be updated annually and that residents can find a searchable pavement management page on the city website.","Public works presented a large slate of 2025 capital projects — Santa Fe/Mineral intersection work, bridge replacements, safety and trail upgrades — and a multi‑year pavement preservation strategy funded largely by voter‑approved 3A funds. Staff said the city aims for an average pavement condition index (PCI) target of 75.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":46,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603279,"Council adopts updated contractor licensing code; inspections, insurance and ICC testing added",551,11023000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000543-7fb51c62de12e6ba8be2170ebdf5ad96&start=11023&end=11574","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000543-7fb51c62de12e6ba8be2170ebdf5ad96/thumbnail_11023000.jpg","/articles/6603279/Littleton-City/Arapahoe-County/Colorado/Council-adopts-updated-contractor-licensing-code-inspections-insurance-and-ICC-testing-added","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603279-144888c7f81c3d59deba2ec02be87f6c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770426126&Signature=Mn9Odeo35MJYZaziif8KRewlaSJcv1BfmcUdAAWl2EVBbuUbTWcqFiNqOTm04zX7Jg-P5dKROFfHpNkUrt6tjnXdg35yxaRIk0R36UOdhmbc22tPez-kOH0qTkW5AVFZM7jxkP3Hr3EHZ-kh6HQHZsUWp~qF5rfc-sNCGHNe4mm~FlzS20xlTA26XoA70H4dhoosRtphTn8DjVZ-ERZsNMXzVxafk~I4sAoCK8NLjVqO1EKUtvTE1B1R77YxFMahBasUhWfWM8aj~p4WA9TiDvUqz8Un28X8JezXUIcYGrf3lGsPCL1LPD~xwPfLmh2je5DNmmAigaKmQrVDsLa-qA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Littleton City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on April 15 that repeals and reenacts the city’s contractor licensing code (Title 3, Chapter 16) to centralize licensing, standardize testing and update insurance and fee requirements.

Tim Steinwinder, the city’s chief building official, told council the rewrite is intended to make the code easier to navigate, consolidate licensing administration in Community Development and align fees with actual processing costs. The ordinance requires standardized International Code Council (ICC) exams for classifications A, B, C and D (roofing/HVAC); state licenses continue to govern electricians, plumbers and manufactured‑home installers.

The code changes also set contractor insurance minimums at $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, change license expiry to the end of the calendar year (so renewals can be automated), permit exams to be renewed by continuing education, and add nonpayment of fees as grounds for license suspension.

Steinwinder said the fee changes result from a 2024 fee study and that, overall, the updated fees “actually went down” for most contractor categories. Council held a public hearing; a resident raised construction quality and consumer protection concerns but the ordinance passed on second reading by a unanimous vote.

Why it matters: The code update modernizes licensing and recordkeeping, shifts right‑of‑way permitting and arborist licensing into Community Development, and creates clearer enforcement tools for fraud, bounced checks and nonpayment. Staff said the changes will allow automated renewals and better tracking of credentials and insurance.","City Council approved an ordinance repealing and reenacting Title 3, Chapter 16 of the Littleton City Code to modernize contractor licensing. The changes centralize licensing in Community Development, set new insurance minimums, require standardized ICC exams for some classes and add nonpayment as a suspension criterion.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603283,"Littleton council authorizes grant application for Jackass Hill Park after heated debate over concrete trail",5937,1251000,7188000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000543-7fb51c62de12e6ba8be2170ebdf5ad96&start=1251&end=7188","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000543-7fb51c62de12e6ba8be2170ebdf5ad96/thumbnail_1251000.jpg","/articles/6603283/Littleton-City/Arapahoe-County/Colorado/Littleton-council-authorizes-grant-application-for-Jackass-Hill-Park-after-heated-debate-over-concrete-trail","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603283-9ae778d9a6b18e7715e66245e02b5a99/orig.mp4?Expires=1770426126&Signature=lrB28qSWBaY-Mrc9UaB7T2CGm4-mEjZiO8Bd3RMYMnADM38fwM-bKf2bvsoS6FPo6ebCfqocXlGhNqV1xEhtaZCXcCTEfKo3o1Qw2TDsX7mwDjS7OWGvBiLh7RAxUdrssopsWEuR7I9dcnMgZ0Ty38e1CW5YQtj~VtZSNuARlmhzPe8vN9oGy3r-T1iIH0hHPLNyOJDXKZyD4rSUr78Q4rxeGO-UIRTf6JphHuuWCJvhUehH4C9Xal8aZUv5oquxXnbuZ0euCqojPE9n8jkoM3RW6Zh58H8xqy0wyDHAwDIiJqgxxi8HeNHiNDByCbwRO9y0gkP1AYjW-pbsijez1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Littleton City Council voted 4–3 on April 15 to authorize a grant application to Arapahoe County Open Space seeking $600,000 for Jackass Hill Park improvements, a proposal that prompted extended public comment and debate over whether park trails should be paved in concrete or left as softer crusher‑fine surfaces.

Supporters of leaving trails unpaved said the city and South Suburban Parks and Recreation should revise the design to avoid a continuous 16‑foot concrete corridor across Jackass Gulch. “We need to look for roadways for examples,” warned Mark Flank during public comment, saying the plan would create a “16 foot wide concrete scar that will degrade the Jackass Gulch open space.” Several neighbors and trail users said they prefer crusher fines or a dual surface to preserve the park’s natural character.

South Suburban and city staff said the design balances accessibility, maintenance and safety. Melissa Reese Thacker of South Suburban told council that South Suburban has committed $650,000 toward the project and that the design includes an 8‑foot wide colored concrete loop trail around the park and an 8‑foot crusher‑fine trail through the center. Deputy City Manager Mike Gent and South Suburban staff stressed accessibility concerns, noting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and the district’s ability to patrol and maintain paved routes.

Council members were sharply divided. After discussion and public testimony from at least a dozen residents, Mayor Kyle Schlechter and three council members voted to approve the application; Councilmembers Pam Grove, Andrew Peters and (Councilmember) Driscoll voted no. The council’s vote authorized only the city’s support for the Arapahoe County Open Space grant application; award of the grant and final design approvals would be separate steps.

Why it matters: Jackass Hill is a neighborhood open space near the Mineral Spur Trail and High Line Canal. Neighbors say the park’s natural character and wildlife value would be harmed by extensive concrete surfaces; proponents and staff say paved loops improve ADA access and allow patrol vehicles to reach park features, and that a paved loop plus an inner crusher‑fine path responds to both concerns.

Council and staff said the project will be phased and contingent on outside funding. Melissa Reese Thacker said the grant window opens annually and the next opportunity would be April 2026 if the county does not award funds this round. Council members also said the county indicated it could consider a scope change (for example, trail surface) but might adjust grant amounts accordingly.

What remains unresolved: Neighbors asked the city to withdraw the application until further engagement with South Suburban and additional technical study of “stabilized crusher fines” for ADA access. Council members who supported the application said funding timelines and the need to secure partner contributions argue for moving the application forward now while additional conversations on surface materials continue.

Votes and next steps: The motion to authorize the county open‑space grant application passed 4–3. If Arapahoe County awards the grant, council and South Suburban will return with final design, funding allocation and construction schedules. Staff said the project as presented includes plantings, erosion mitigation, a nature playground and formalized access points in addition to the loop trail and center crusher‑fine route.

Community context: The item followed a sustained public comment period during which dozens of residents spoke about the Spur Trail and Jackass Hill Park. Many speakers asked for more engagement and for the city and South Suburban to consider dual‑surface designs that they said would be more appropriate for an open‑space park.","After more than an hour of public comment and questions about trail design, the Littleton City Council voted 4–3 to approve a letter supporting an Arapahoe County Open Space grant application for Jackass Hill Park improvements. Neighbors urged the city to replace proposed 8‑foot concrete trails with crusher‑fine or dual‑surface alternatives.","actionData","errors"]

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