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Chris Nelson, the board’s staff liaison, explained that ULI — an independent organization of land-use and real-estate professionals — will hold 30-minute small-group interviews on Wednesday, May 21 (daytime) as part of a study to develop recommendations for the property. Nelson described the opportunity as a chance for board members to provide local perspective on redevelopment priorities and community values.

Nelson provided background on Geneva Village: the property previously served as a retirement community under city ownership and was later vacated; the city has engaged ULI to advise on possible futures for the parcel. Nelson said that while ULI’s recommendations will inform city staff and future planning, final decisions will follow the city’s established review and approval processes.

Two board members volunteered interest during the meeting; staff will circulate scheduling details once ULI confirms exact times. The staff liaison emphasized that participants would receive briefing materials in advance.

Members discussed availability and asked Nelson to follow up by email with precise times and materials. The board did not take any binding position on redevelopment during the stakeholder-request discussion.

The request was portrayed as an opportunity to give ULI local input ahead of a broader planning process, not as a commitment to a particular redevelopment outcome.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Next Generation Advisory Board - 04/17/2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff asked the Next Generation Advisory Board for two volunteers to participate in Urban Land Institute (ULI) stakeholder interviews about the Geneva Village redevelopment site; the interviews are scheduled for May 21 (daytime) and would inform a ULI technical advisory panel report.","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},6578150,"NextGen group to pivot from single-event pilot after low turnout for ‘Adulting 101’",610,5346000,5956000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3068444-c2fd0eedfbe110c386eb2a0fc6d674af&start=5346&end=5956","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3068444-c2fd0eedfbe110c386eb2a0fc6d674af/thumbnail_5346000.jpg","/articles/6578150/Littleton-City/Arapahoe-County/Colorado/NextGen-group-to-pivot-from-single-event-pilot-after-low-turnout-for-Adulting-101","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6578150-5648da18fe7608e56e98d278e5756d1a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771212090&Signature=okapNt3-vHGK2p~d4dRfIMr11PKNVS-MKIqPc48jVE-9MQSolmdxaaCSOZ8brtcxx1s9nA~WjTcXjZq-~r1yuJh-LTSqdu8yeED7RG-jr~-6CZaXC4q1qdzEjNaW5Dnuiej6AMZhcAbJRvEpBB9NvxA6ExUHIrQJkKw7ATkPD~nmfR9gePwsH--ZpOTKgaS7XsotdMmvX-tLRQ39mzuA4HFoe4tGDKUWqbiXEtTEphsM1IgBpYFRGM0Y2gGnS0a2kNEb~x8upWieFIKAcsgpIDhBXbn28U4CJQyhGngEq9Vw-zCAM9bHBuYkyyyk3NWsQajUDotPr1QJIG0bvlkp8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Next Generation Advisory Board reviewed its Adulting 101 pilot — an event intended to help young adults with topics such as first-time home-buying and credit — and several members concluded the project did not meet expectations.

“To be super transparent, it was a total flop,” said a board member who helped run the event, citing low turnout and limited marketing. Members said the pilot produced useful content (lenders and credit information were present) but failed to draw a wide audience.

Several members recommended shifting the board’s emphasis toward producing a concise annual agenda of priorities for council and pursuing targeted outreach via existing community events and partner groups. “I would like to see a change in direction, instead of being a resource for city council to reach out to people. I think it'd be more successful for us to reach out to city council,” said Mackenzie, a board member.

Board members proposed an operational change: make a standing item on each meeting to review the upcoming City Council agenda so the NextGen board can identify opportunities to comment and prepare recommendations in advance. Staff liaison Chris Nelson and the clerk’s office encouraged the group to focus on a few prioritized initiatives and to use staff and city resources for outreach and presentations.

Members emphasized the need to broaden promotion if the board again hosts public events, and suggested partnering with existing civic groups and community activities to reach younger residents rather than attempting to create a new single “must-attend” event.

The board did not take a formal vote to end the Adulting 101 project, but members agreed to discuss program strategy and potential agenda items before the next meeting.","Board members reviewed last year’s Adulting 101 pilot event, which had low attendance, and discussed shifting toward agenda-driven advocacy and targeted outreach rather than single large public events.",{"_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},6578154,"City clerk briefs Next Generation Advisory Board on open-meetings, records law and a forthcoming charter review",1064,58000,1122000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3068444-c2fd0eedfbe110c386eb2a0fc6d674af&start=58&end=1122","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3068444-c2fd0eedfbe110c386eb2a0fc6d674af/thumbnail_58000.jpg","/articles/6578154/Littleton-City/Arapahoe-County/Colorado/City-clerk-briefs-Next-Generation-Advisory-Board-on-open-meetings-records-law-and-a-forthcoming-charter-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6578154-88623c02b9d9e0ccb6c19c8a610f0583/orig.mp4?Expires=1771212090&Signature=FYnQuLZTadUstFTcbWaDzRjk8k0N097Du1DB3R8IefA7m~9Fz-seIPlVqdlC~Sn4sqVuvlgYbi5a1yDJmKSTk6JgOjhreJSug3ZYUjyOc3LXDG6fVKsv4ByoTnsuckM8RlNoCPm8Cqnj5r7-Ukb~TZfzEUDFXfrteERj4uUNARuCdFpN05DuQ33Jdb2DlUP446NWpWYeGN~Kf30Cj-GM3Ph6p8~ye7nOLW8zXDjhn5I0AEMxwFM~TaOMG3gBwIYmIYudSb830KOMGqTBZN7PqrmJAx2y~cA13nJ4EoZyTOYGQ4OYg~VyWQfL-2ofBglKQXB~weVbm6CvV35XYubehg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Colleen Norton, Littleton’s city clerk, provided onboarding and training for the Next Generation Advisory Board, emphasizing the board’s advisory role, transparency obligations and legal limits.

Norton told members that the board “is considered a city body” and that it serves “strictly an advisory board” role to city council. She emphasized that the board does not conduct formal votes in the same way the council does, explaining the difference between consensus-style advisory recommendations and council action.

Norton reviewed two state-level legal frameworks: the Colorado Open Meetings Law (the Sunshine Law) and the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA). She said the Open Meetings Law requires public notice whenever a quorum meets to discuss public business and cautioned board members against using group email threads or texts that could create an unposted “electronic” meeting. On CORA she warned that emails and other records may be subject to public records requests.

The clerk also described the city’s practice of self-codification — updating the online municipal code as soon as ordinances take effect — and listed the city’s strategic plan, Horizon 2027, as a tool members can use to connect recommendations to council priorities. Norton said council recently adopted a resolution to convene a charter review committee; that committee will review the city’s Home Rule Charter (adopted in 1959) and is expected to send recommendations to council in late first quarter or early second quarter 2026, with any ballot measures likely not appearing until 2027.

Norton closed by outlining staff support: each board will have at least one staff liaison (Chris Nelson is assigned to this board; library director Dennis Quinn will join later), the clerk’s office will handle meeting noticing and posting, and the city attorney’s office will be available for legal questions.

The training underscored two recurring cautions: avoid ex parte communications with parties who have an interest in matters the board may review, and use assigned city email addresses for city business because of public-records requirements.","City Clerk Colleen Norton reviewed the board’s advisory role, Colorado’s open-meetings and public-records laws, the city’s self-codification practice, Horizon 2027 priorities and a council-approved charter review committee with recommendations expected to reach council in early 2026.",{"_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},6578159,"Next Generation Advisory Board unanimously elects chair, vice chair",232,2624000,2856000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3068444-c2fd0eedfbe110c386eb2a0fc6d674af&start=2624&end=2856","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3068444-c2fd0eedfbe110c386eb2a0fc6d674af/thumbnail_2624000.jpg","/articles/6578159/Littleton-City/Arapahoe-County/Colorado/Next-Generation-Advisory-Board-unanimously-elects-chair-vice-chair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6578159-28bf6be84d4d80c357f4900c3bb4eaf5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771212090&Signature=CuWgnmw0S4aRxK48bFS4tpNgPhRbQsg8NbObGwgJvUd2MeRSKfwme169KMqQYSt7Siq7mmmDE6KEP4sgdnMUZmvJ5TaGwTyarZCrhh3~vGyn3wguXIwjvTQs-fdhudOwsoCyn~~bmeoUtwJZLwWW-uPfxdnzdJWjewDYIlIFYYrkfAgfLkP5Sdmp1kW8GXLSBS9NwjspOunVcyCr135JnTTDJ2qyeVKZrMER3-IUqL9HGlb4emDFMWGt4zHh69B~fyQ9n0Xt-ZtyG5Zs~7ILpAbw-IrdsAI0N47sdgZM-kAs9ZDa58Q~zRo3S4jh~sBJ1TvxBa0jCBCJJ8HeZ01W8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Next Generation Advisory Board for Littleton elected Ricky Jackson as chair and Bobby Thomas as vice chair during its transitional meeting.

Jackson was nominated from the floor and the board voted by voice to appoint him chair. “I’m really looking forward to working closely with you guys,” Jackson told the group during introductions before the vote. After nominations closed, the membership responded to the motion with an affirmative voice vote and no recorded objections.

The board then moved to select a vice chair. Following nominations, the board appointed Bobby Thomas as vice chair by voice vote. Both officers will serve in those leadership roles at least through the board’s next regular organizational period, subject to the board’s bylaws and any future council direction.

Colleen Norton, Littleton’s city clerk, ran the transitional portions of the meeting and oversaw the nomination process. Robert Reichardt, the council liaison, remained available to answer procedural questions but did not move or second either formal motion during the roll calls.

The appointments concluded the board’s organizational business and handed meeting control to Chair Jackson, who called the board to order for the rest of the agenda.

Votes at a glance
Jackson — Motion to appoint Ricky Jackson as chair: motion moved (by a board member), second not specified in the transcript; outcome: approved by voice vote (no nays recorded).
Thomas — Motion to appoint Bobby Thomas as vice chair: mover not specified; second recorded as Mackenzie; outcome: approved by voice vote (no nays recorded).

The board did not record individual roll-call tallies in the public record for these appointments; the meeting minutes will reflect formal outcomes and attendance as submitted to the clerk’s office.","At its transitional meeting, Littleton’s Next Generation Advisory Board appointed Ricky Jackson as chair and Bobby Thomas as vice chair; both were confirmed by unanimous voice votes following nominations and brief discussion.","actionData","errors"]

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