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On drive‑throughs, council discussion ranged from support for a study of the land‑use, environmental and equity effects to concerns about access for people with mobility limitations and the realities of a largely car‑dependent suburb. Several members said they would prefer incentives to bans and suggested stakeholder engagement with businesses; others cited regional air‑quality guidance that recommends reducing or removing drive‑through uses. The meeting record does not show a single formal directive to staff beyond council interest; several members asked for a study session if staff time is available.

On gasoline station setbacks, Councilmember Ward requested staff examine a policy to require setbacks between fuel stations and residences, day‑care centers and medical offices; during the meeting council used an informal poll and staff reported the result as nine council members in favor and one opposed to directing staff to pursue the issue further and provide analysis. Staff noted current local code already limits proximity of gasoline stations to each other (a separation at intersections) but does not specify residential or sensitive‑use setbacks.

On passenger rail, Ward presented a draft letter and asked that the city join a regional resolution seeking conditions for Front Range Passenger Rail funding and implementation, including a station in Broomfield, at least 12 round trips per day, support for Northwest Rail completion and zero‑emission rolling stock. Council asked the city attorney to prepare a resolution for council consideration; staff said the attorney’s office would draft language and return the item for formal council action at a future meeting.

Council direction: staff will bring back analysis and potential ordinance language on gasoline‑station setbacks; council expressed interest in a study session on drive‑throughs and mitigation strategies but did not adopt an immediate ban; staff will draft the passenger‑rail resolution for council consideration at a future meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Sessions","oneSentenceSummary","Council discussed three proposals from Councilmember Ward — study or limit drive‑throughs, create setbacks for gasoline stations from homes and sensitive uses, and seek specified service commitments from Front Range Passenger Rail — and directed staff to pursue analysis and draft action on some items.","taxTitle","Broomfield County, Colorado","taxId",9320,"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},6561463,"Open space staff preview Broomfield Trail Adventure and 2025 Broomfield 100 challenge",359,153000,512000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3290527-8c735c6505dc793ca3ec3541467141bb&start=153&end=512","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3290527-8c735c6505dc793ca3ec3541467141bb/thumbnail_153000.jpg","/articles/6561463/Broomfield-County/Colorado/Open-space-staff-preview-Broomfield-Trail-Adventure-and-2025-Broomfield-100-challenge","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6561463-0da774e4af718c0ca89048230e007f00/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158228&Signature=mAMIbvci9zIuNlz-iub3EdBg6BshztF-Ymjn6YfdPoVj121-srQBTEq-P~ri~v2mYMHZmMi7wXP1-K-0-Xs8oTUn0mUWhayr714dTawQ9d-3ykcqyw-yU6OJyO7FYzfPAP4vvX~mOYil94LU~G1WxSRLzVxJxixlmBB1uCC0PZRxiCIJZ1UYTeR7dGr9-c4uB1U7RM0w4lANKrbJMt1b8bCfmCDZV~Cp80Ce1hOnNCs70kOl23Vw18VHbgkmdElgJx0bjFMiZ36aniJz9xob3R6JXCOMO14R1Q3u1VbxyGz-iYTZ~mtMEXEHIqyLyVQls30JY-tKjHI-Qi8LFOk7Tw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Open Space and Trails staff summarized plans for Broomfield’s 2025 Trail Adventure and the 11th annual Broomfield 100 trail challenge, both intended to promote use of local trails and regional connections.

Lexi Brewer, open space and trails coordinator, said the Trail Adventure — the city’s National Trails Day celebration — is scheduled for Saturday, June 7 at Columbine Meadows Park (Hazel Street and Meadow Avenue) with booths opening at 7:30 a.m. and event activities starting at 8 a.m. The event will feature a newly completed trail connection and walking and biking loops: the walking loop is about 2.25 miles and the biking loop about 4–4.4 miles, with volunteer route leaders and staff sweepers.

Brewer said the Broomfield 100 passport program is bilingual (English and Spanish) and includes 15 trail loops and destinations; printed passports and interactive Google maps are available and Trailhead check‑in signage will be bilingual. Staff produced video tours for each trail to help residents preview access and amenities. Participants who complete event check‑ins receive small prizes; staff noted the passports are available at recreation centers, the library and at the Trail Adventure event.

Council members and residents responded positively and encouraged participation.","Open Space & Trails coordinator Lexi Brewer outlined plans for the Broomfield Trail Adventure on June 7 and the year‑round Broomfield 100 trail challenge, including bilingual materials, a new trail connection highlighted at Columbine Meadows Park, interactive maps and video tours of trail routes.",{"_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},6561467,"Broomfield proclaims Mental Health Awareness Month; youth groups, programs highlighted",545,1521000,2066000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3290527-8c735c6505dc793ca3ec3541467141bb&start=1521&end=2066","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3290527-8c735c6505dc793ca3ec3541467141bb/thumbnail_1521000.jpg","/articles/6561467/Broomfield-County/Colorado/Broomfield-proclaims-Mental-Health-Awareness-Month-youth-groups-programs-highlighted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6561467-f93915d294d08098fc249fac8959d763/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158228&Signature=VqR-oTDjIOvVmo9q2SBJ4so34iz-euJEfAp-UUl7Pl48V~Bz6sLeIdXNZ5LCpUNf5Po1bAM-7BBXMFa2EqZQj9mSyLMB3VTTKZLGO6qyMaQnx7p9aFZKZxyhcu6AjIxt-d6kFNS3bx9-cLRQUPT6-yCUdYgNksynu0MTYf56ty-8jMj2cDuin-W80jBMp6MuG974WLWaBQrZdazVNCh5y3ZEpHVY~WXPICq8tFvmTXLHa4NQmXw93Tq3yknaJ86jEIqlLPMSOHM3yakLusW4JO89ogcYyJty29jDEZi22AiRzlDb42vdvcsGvnc42njiG4Ab14XZEumCvhx5YaMFTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City and County of Broomfield proclaimed May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month and heard presentations from public health staff and local youth groups describing prevention work, peer support and available services.

Gretchen Smith of Broomfield Public Health and Environment said youth mental health has been identified as a top community concern in recent local assessments and cited 2023 Healthy Kids Colorado data showing nearly one in four high‑school students reported persistent sadness or hopelessness and roughly 11% reported seriously considering suicide. Smith said local partners and coalitions are prioritizing prevention and access to care and that state and local programs have expanded services for youth.

Speakers described several local efforts: Communities That Care (CTC) coordinates prevention strategies aimed at reducing youth substance use and improving mental well‑being; the community’s I Matter partnership offers free therapy for youth and had provided services to nearly 300 Broomfield youth, as stated in the briefing; and student‑led groups such as Sources of Strength at Broomfield High School shared school‑based peer support activities and outreach campaigns.

Student speakers described peer‑led campaigns, monthly themes and school events intended to reduce stigma and connect students to resources. The Broomfield Youth Advisory Council described grantmaking for local nonprofits that support youth mental health, listing four organizations selected to receive funds this year.

Council members and several residents thanked youth presenters and public‑health staff and highlighted local programs such as the state I Matter site (iMattercolorado.org) as a free treatment resource for youth.

This item was a proclamation and informational presentation; no formal budget action was taken at the meeting.","Council declared May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month. Public health staff and youth groups described local youth mental‑health needs, prevention work, and resources including the I Matter program and roughly $2.5 million in behavioral‑health funding from multiple sources.",{"_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},6561472,"Broomfield leaders review 2025 Colorado legislative session; local funding hit amid $1.1B deficit",2013,3518000,5531000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3290527-8c735c6505dc793ca3ec3541467141bb&start=3518&end=5531","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3290527-8c735c6505dc793ca3ec3541467141bb/thumbnail_3518000.jpg","/articles/6561472/Broomfield-County/Colorado/Broomfield-leaders-review-2025-Colorado-legislative-session-local-funding-hit-amid-11B-deficit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6561472-b83c9250895c3d0ce846246fc309df9a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158228&Signature=YgKG6djhck6iSxRaSx7djzzug0O~5IY8P-81DeGxUHUxDEB2F37gt-bAp6jKD1w4RIduGtOU5QuZr1iiNLuEAxB9WyJcV6sXOFNwSLumm9CAr3MjrFx9MnNCCAbbs5QTPzyAXdyK6nGusoASrF-3i0Sy2puvoXzdEBfrUcekMUU6ZG90XcHVXKM-UJTp1h3JC6a5qB2Vplyeafgz9eJraKhmcbvVD5tqhqM3qnp7EQY5Wbd1oP-bTeBaFcLpxUfb3oT25MSID-Rg8zEhH7I0~yv5qQfFZD4gjiAYfD1DJaeNzCf-tsmjETMJBf97HQ-svab8fsrGcSY~UTUoMXLjvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City and County of Broomfield officials and their contract lobbyists briefed council on the 2025 Colorado legislative session and its effects on local budgets and programs, highlighting a significant state shortfall and policy shifts the city will track.

Danae Breilier, director of Strategic Initiatives and Governmental Affairs, introduced a summary prepared by the city’s contract lobbyist team. Lobbyists told council the legislature began the year with an approximately $1.1 billion general‑fund shortfall on a roughly $17 billion base, and that the session ended with multiple budget tradeoffs critics say disproportionately affect local governments. One summary figure cited in the briefing: local governments statewide may experience about $139 million in reductions tied to the session’s choices.

Among changes and bills discussed: a construction‑defect bill that passed this year (House Bill 1227, as described in the briefing) to incentivize condominium construction; transit and mode‑choice measures that passed with negotiated language to avoid immediate unfunded mandates for cities; and bills advancing voting rights and higher education funding. Contract lobbyists said several bills that would have expanded state control over local permitting (for solar permitting apps and cell‑tower timelines) were amended after local government advocacy.

Speakers emphasized that Colorado’s budget choices leaned on severance tax and retail‑marijuana distributions and other non‑general‑fund sources to fill gaps, and that the state’s joint budget committee used some severance tax money for a trunked radio system contract that local government associations opposed. Staff said the full local impact for specific Broomfield projects will become clearer in coming weeks when state agencies publish details.

Council members and staff discussed next steps: a deeper legislative debrief is scheduled for a July 29 study session that will include an ROI review of membership organizations, anticipated impacts of severance tax and multimodal (MMOF) funding changes, and recommendations for 2026 priorities. Several council members thanked the lobbyists and staff for outreach and testimony during the session.

Public commenters praised the use of professional contract lobbyists and asked for continued coordination among regional partners.","Council received a briefing from the city’s contract lobbyists and staff on the 2025 Colorado legislative session, including a $1.1 billion state budget deficit, estimated $139 million loss to local governments, and several bills with direct local impact such as construction defects, transit reform and land‑use proposals.",{"_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},6561477,"Broomfield council approves $1.2 million auditorium lighting and tech upgrade",2000,6334000,8334000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3290527-8c735c6505dc793ca3ec3541467141bb&start=6334&end=8334","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3290527-8c735c6505dc793ca3ec3541467141bb/thumbnail_6334000.jpg","/articles/6561477/Broomfield-County/Colorado/Broomfield-council-approves-12-million-auditorium-lighting-and-tech-upgrade","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6561477-c7fe7278c683b0ac569c4fb57f13d8d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158228&Signature=ArJ9Il4si3UbzoN4WDaa7qST90JCaezGyuuMFUA12w~ZnIKAR0BP-11ix5kJrP9ua0e5~wSyyB8EHgiXeXfWJQqefHSOfKkVhOTw~d62T5v~Z1AxQFmrvLzfDdR-sr7N~GSHq-w8D4Av3LQq8z4H5oh7jOAZCqiM17VR5i0IrLqzXJucAJIXSzdeQmO0hhZHDpMphnPn9nhY2NjaDNG7siWYIQjZlA2Ip2nUqtFACYoC2NHnnIFNlyT3BF7z78wa~kCAR6AP4r8llCSPiB~Gf99lk~z6J6u7sVATQnxks50eBARKeruUzZuuU4IoAJhSw0zLpN0GqieQ5eUZoaLaZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City and County of Broomfield City Council on a unanimous vote approved a construction agreement with Luxe AVL Inc. to upgrade the lighting and technical production systems in the Broomfield Auditorium. The contract award is part of a $1.2 million capital improvement budget for the project.

Council members said the equipment is at end of life and routine repairs were increasingly difficult because parts are no longer widely available. Brian Grama, the city’s CIP manager, told the council the work will “replace a 20‑year‑old system” and add a ceiling‑mounted lowering grid, LED fixtures, updated controls and new audio equipment to improve safety, accessibility and the range of rental uses.

Staff and library leadership said the auditorium hosts roughly 120 days of programming each year and draws an estimated 25,000 attendees annually. Catherine Lineup, director of Library, Arts, History and CSU Extension, said the upgrades will reduce the need for scaffolding to service fixtures, lower operating energy costs and help retain performing‑arts renters who otherwise book larger or more modern venues outside Broomfield.

The project budget and status: staff reported approximately $225,000 already encumbered for design and preconstruction; the low responsive bid from Luxe AVL was $888,000; and a construction contingency and authorized contract amendment allowance bring the total project authorization to the $1.2 million appropriation in CIP Fund 20. Staff said Fund 20 is financed by sales tax and a dedicated mill levy component used for capital improvements.

In public comment, local arts and community users urged the council to approve the work to avoid potential show cancellations and preserve rental revenue for local nonprofits and school performance groups.

The council approved the construction agreement by roll call; staff said the contractor expects to complete work during a planned late‑summer closure window that staff has already reserved on the auditorium calendar.

Staff will return to council with any contract amendments within the manager’s authorized 10% change order allowance and will confirm the construction schedule for affected renters.","Council voted unanimously to award a construction contract to Luxe AVL Inc. to upgrade the Broomfield Auditorium lighting and audio systems, citing safety, maintenance and rental-market concerns. Project funded from CIP (Fund 20).","actionData","errors"]

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