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Dr. Colin Jenny said he and his neighbors purchased homes near Candelas to raise children near open space and described the proposed businesses as “known for being polluters” that will produce odors and “noxious fumes.” He said his neighborhood circulated a petition signed by dozens of residents asking the city to help find a remedy.

James (surname uncertain in transcript) and other nearby homeowners described technical concerns about a car-wash water-reclamation system that can produce strong odors if not properly managed and said a large tire store could serve 75–200 customers a day based on chain-store estimates, creating noise, traffic and additional vehicle pollution downwind of their homes.

One speaker who described himself as a mechanical engineer asked the council to consider prevailing wind directions, potential stormwater impacts, and the effect of concentrated vehicle activity on property values and neighborhood quality. Several speakers asked the city to review land-use approvals and to engage more with the neighborhood before permitting these uses.

The petition was given to the city clerk for distribution to council. No formal land-use application or council action on this specific site was on the June 17 agenda; residents were submitting concerns through public comment for staff follow-up.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Arvada City Council Meeting - June 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Residents near 9144 Howell Street told the City Council June 17 they oppose proposed commercial uses—a car wash and large tire center—citing odor, traffic, and property-value concerns.","taxTitle","Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado","taxId",3565,"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},6191540,"Council approves right-of-way acquisitions for Pier Street sidewalk project to create safe route to Seacrest Elementary",206,4372000,4578000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4638767-4e609bdef96dc24f935bbbb90ac07d28&start=4372&end=4578","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4638767-4e609bdef96dc24f935bbbb90ac07d28/thumbnail_4372000.jpg","/articles/6191540/Arvada/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Council-approves-right-of-way-acquisitions-for-Pier-Street-sidewalk-project-to-create-safe-route-to-Seacrest-Elementary","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191540-cf1cbd637dfb33bd0e5c89f7f1230559/orig.mp4?Expires=1770966234&Signature=IPFYWGrbV1K1Nx7FAskMNOSPIWW4ozxVMHMmWWuZo-kHFydKZcXFedq-l3TxKRCW3egOTgGAl612T0kaE7PfMk~n0Ad9g4YooaYbJw12NTphIUZvJjAUjKQCTYIm~1Hva363sGeZnJ70Y4nB5HBxSJvMzpVThko8WiTz-AXp9Ek664m9sZexPSts6YBYTT2v4TJRc3x9Sk6VDxWaueTH8elkBTdrNa5EqX1-lCFpUemifcoufILm5p3AOFZw5dhvvluRRyzysaPfDLDV76kREkuJOtuzM1ugWgLc5tqP1~0E2YGWwcvxbt92hmabSoU-A0n9-3P4M-78Pjf9nmZs2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arvada City Council on June 17 approved an ordinance authorizing acquisition of right-of-way and easements along Pierce Street to build ADA‑compliant sidewalks between West 60th Avenue and West 60 Fourth Avenue as part of a federally funded Safe Routes to School project.

Civil engineer Diedra Oster presented the project and said it is intended to provide a safe pedestrian route to Seacrest Elementary. The ordinance authorizes purchase of property and temporary construction easements necessary to construct street, sidewalk, utility and drainage improvements as part of Pier Street Sidewalk Project No. 19‑ST‑20 (ordinance number 4898).

Council member Rupert recused himself because of a family interest in one temporary construction-easement parcel; Council member Davis moved to recuse Rupert and the council voted to excuse him from consideration. With Rupert recused and Mayor Pro Tem Mormon absent, the council later voted 5–0 to approve the ordinance on first reading and ordered it published by title only.

Council members noted the project had been discussed for many years and expressed support for Safe Routes to School improvements.

The project is federally funded and staff said the easement acquisitions will allow construction to proceed.","The council approved an ordinance authorizing acquisition of property and easements along Pierce Street (W. 60th Ave to W. 60 4th Ave) to construct ADA-compliant sidewalks, a federally funded Safe Routes to School project; one council member recused and the ordinance passed 5–0.",{"_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},6191544,"Council approves renewed SRO intergovernmental agreement; Jefferson County to fund half of officers’ salaries",401,3376000,3777000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4638767-4e609bdef96dc24f935bbbb90ac07d28&start=3376&end=3777","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4638767-4e609bdef96dc24f935bbbb90ac07d28/thumbnail_3376000.jpg","/articles/6191544/Arvada/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Council-approves-renewed-SRO-intergovernmental-agreement-Jefferson-County-to-fund-half-of-officers-salaries","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191544-17fe139685523c56eaf1d5efc30524e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770966234&Signature=XV3BNTBpkde4CNln8l0910S3fb7~s6qcaWQD~XeB-tOJVsB2jUP5w62J1lWmaeYQj9jPNzW4t9AHE0MyvLBJNW3FraB6yakaja3HoKoiuGtxDqhs47Yfz8ycaxP7Z5Sn7gpPuJfbcalfTzUtTU3PjfWaP75TLjA7ApCf8bW9BJ-9fm30woC7J6ndMJvvs2EObEn4kuYohs-unKzNhwhlWzLzVkE7519uMn4fulhE-jL7Iytq0ChDfx1PHc91pDWXQIKlU7SuAOAqKtU3sATfDd06ydIMQFn6jq18xnVPhi7LndnIlgKI3ea1LJUwJdnY6-4tJSTYkBhLaYe2q0RH0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arvada City Council on June 17 approved a resolution renewing an intergovernmental agreement with Jefferson County R‑1 School District to continue the city’s School Resource Officer program.

City Attorney Patrick Emerine described resolution R25-055 as a renewal of the longstanding SRO arrangement that places uniformed Arvada Police officers in local schools to provide security, foster relationships with students and staff, and support extracurricular events. Emerine told the council the district will pay 50% of the salaries for officers assigned to the unit and for a sergeant who supervises them, producing an estimated positive fiscal impact for the city of about $500,000.

Commander Ammon of the Arvada Police Department told the council the department currently has nine SRO positions, eight of which are filled, and the IGA allows some leeway to increase or decrease staffing as needed.

Council members praised the program for relationship-building and student support. “They develop relationships with them. They don’t — it’s not just a matter of providing security for the school,” Council member Rupert said, drawing from his experience on the Jefferson County Board of Education. Council member Davis said she has watched students greet SROs in hallways with fist bumps and hugs.

Council member Davis moved adoption of the resolution. The council voted 6–0 in favor; Mayor Pro Tem Mormon was excused. The agreement will continue the SRO program with the district sharing half of the salary costs.","The council adopted resolution R25-055 authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Jefferson County R-1 School District to continue the School Resource Officer (SRO) program; the district will pay 50% of assigned officers’ salaries, resulting in roughly $500,000 in salary savings for the city.",{"_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},6191549,"Council approves modest increases to Arvada residential waste fees; opt-out fee held through 2028",471,3861000,4332000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4638767-4e609bdef96dc24f935bbbb90ac07d28&start=3861&end=4332","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4638767-4e609bdef96dc24f935bbbb90ac07d28/thumbnail_3861000.jpg","/articles/6191549/Arvada/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Council-approves-modest-increases-to-Arvada-residential-waste-fees-opt-out-fee-held-through-2028","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191549-f6c6c80c85faf4a192c1b02f2af1d87c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770966234&Signature=SQ9SwSl-1mii2oFI9fx9zkswDeLxPUiojV1WnV6GXqrfS-ZMYu1QckB58Jy-5fM61xQkDYrMBjq-5G-4dEoSiNgcd8V0sIYipEYHUIuHWwr8jCPVoVv-4i8C4HT0xA4Y2Qx9RE4isfKv6Ugh0lPG2CpWQCFUnVCYmNcpYwF095PQEZbaZNxLNAkG627YObZNyjrkY-PON1ds~uzuCQJTmRQ3SLtZYC~fPu5xA9rtK-jO6aFXM3k3DmVqG5~rBWoAMq0gkD9PDzpxh5JCsey~gJuuL11c799KGDdTm5Am4tG6wphek2zheFqjklTvPLFj-XgXT~wQi~wkK5hkHaF7~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arvada City Council voted unanimously June 17 to adopt an updated fee schedule for residential solid-waste services and to authorize a third amendment to the city’s contract with Allied Waste Transportation, doing business as Republic Services of Denver.

City staff said the changes are needed to align Arvada’s program with Republic Services’ costs and the National Water Sewer Trash Index. The resolution—R25-051—also extends the contract through July 1, 2028 and preserves the current minimum service opt-out fee of $4.55 per month through that date.

Miss Rhodes, a city staff presenter, told the council that the overall vendor-proposed adjustment equates to a 3.5% increase tied to the index. Under the adopted fee schedule, monthly cart service totals will be $9.34 for a 35‑gallon cart, $13.92 for a 65‑gallon cart, and $18.50 for a 95‑gallon cart. The city program fee for HOA residents who receive minimum services will increase by $0.19 to $1.69 per month; non‑HOA minimum-service customers will see a $0.19 increase for a total program fee of $6.24 per month because the Republic minimum remains $4.55.

The amendment also adds city-priced roll-off containers—one for yard waste and one for solid waste—available to Arvada residents who participate in the city’s waste-hauling program. City staff said the amendment includes language related to the state’s producer-responsibility recycling law (HB22-1135) and that the city intends to participate in the program and work with Republic Services to separate recycling costs from trash collection as needed.

Council member Ambrose asked Republic Services to clarify a “dry run” fee shown on the schedule. A Republic representative explained a dry-run fee is applied when a roll-off container is requested for pickup but the truck is unable to access the container (for example, a vehicle blocks the container), and the company documents the attempt with photographs.

Council member Marriott said he would support the measure because the opt-out fee did not increase; council members voted 6–0 in favor of the resolution.

The new fee schedule takes effect July 1, 2025, and the contract extension runs through July 1, 2028.","The City Council adopted a resolution updating the waste-hauling fee schedule and a third amendment to Republic Services’ contract, increasing most cart fees by 59¢–90¢ per month and keeping the minimum opt-out fee at $4.55 per month through July 1, 2028; the council voted 6–0.",{"_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},6191554,"Residents urge city to adopt ‘Sammy’s Law’ to bar retail sales of puppies and kittens",1630,1608000,3238000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4638767-4e609bdef96dc24f935bbbb90ac07d28&start=1608&end=3238","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4638767-4e609bdef96dc24f935bbbb90ac07d28/thumbnail_1608000.jpg","/articles/6191554/Arvada/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Residents-urge-city-to-adopt-Sammys-Law-to-bar-retail-sales-of-puppies-and-kittens","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191554-c9d72e87207b6429f75738544a9b437f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770966234&Signature=dsCixKdDvKRmjlYw5UxvcS2Fc-6tvm65wu0h-T-Y9x-609rUn0JNJxN6VtzRVH6AviLMZVwKnztjYJssu6jEmydzlkQGOArhH-6Ume8Sixcid2SZfHpA2PcRe8IV2TeFsUf4MbOmOXPtzkX662KysMDUguTGZosI-Y4sRoG~8w-XJlSnYEv6Z-jE5QlrC6pPBzQDNBjn~IW62~xB3ONUGXmsETCp2z9FFhZFYTSMZx7JKvLSiZVB1Gci8npVh~9wSp-6yC4Pjfs6Jiv1jz5JclJ7iC0Yoc3B1M6Ik6UHs-2HKTPiXSEP5isBTmOV592VRZkT-j37-JqiQXmaqxIEvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of Arvada residents urged the City Council on June 17 to adopt a local ordinance—commonly referred to by supporters as “Sammy’s Law”—to prohibit retail sales of puppies and kittens in pet stores.

The request came during the meeting’s public comment period from residents, shelter representatives and business owners who said most pet-store animals are supplied by commercial “puppy mills,” not local breeders. “We refer to the proposed ordinance as Sammy’s law,” animal-welfare advocate Cara Thorsen said, citing a case of a sick puppy she used as an example of the problem.

Advocates quoted federal and state inspection data and local report findings to argue the sales cause animal suffering and increase shelter intake. “Every year, approximately 6,000 puppies from the mills are imported into Colorado,” speaker Pam Dickerson said, citing summary figures she said are drawn from Colorado Department of Agriculture records. Ken Krupa, treasurer of Max Fund, told the council that animals sold from such sources often end up in local shelters, stressing the strain on shelter capacity.

Speakers detailed common welfare concerns: inadequate socialization, genetic and contagious diseases, and long-distance transport. “Dogs unable to walk and they’re 4 years old. They’ve never seen anything before, like grass,” volunteer Corey Lonergan said, describing dogs rescued from mill conditions.

Not all speakers urged a ban without nuance. Victoria Nixic clarified the proposal’s scope: a ban would not affect local, licensed breeders who sell directly. Sharon Hodge, owner of Pet Ones Arvada, described her store’s adoption-focused model and said retailers can be successful without selling animals.

City Attorney Patty Morris responded to questions about current local rules. “So we don’t entirely prohibit it. What we do is we regulate the health and safety of animals, by a using a kennel licensing program,” Morris said, explaining the city enforces health and safety standards and that no retail businesses currently hold a kennel license. She added that sales by private breeders require kennel licensing under state rules and city enforcement prosecutes unlicensed sales.

No ordinance was introduced or voted on at the June 17 meeting. Speakers said they had provided the council with reports and lists of other Colorado cities that have passed similar ordinances and asked the council to draft local code changes.

Supporters asked the council to pursue a code change that would prohibit retail sales of dogs and cats in pet stores and to continue community outreach; business owners and rescue partners said they would support adoption events and pet-supply commerce instead of retail animal sales.

The council did not take formal action on the proposal at the meeting; the item remains a public request for council consideration.

Details submitted by speakers and referenced to council staff and the city attorney were left for potential next steps by the council.","Multiple Arvada residents and animal-welfare advocates asked the City Council to adopt a local ordinance banning retail sales of dogs and cats in pet stores, citing USDA inspection findings, Colorado Department of Agriculture data, and local shelter impacts; city attorney clarified existing kennel-licensing limits but no ordinance vote occurred.","actionData","errors"]

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