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During public comment, speakers from Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR Colorado), the Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center, Westie Dog Park Guardians and individual residents told council the refuge and surrounding lands contain plutonium and other contaminants and asked for signage that is an unequivocal warning rather than promotional language. Several speakers, including Dr. Deborah Segaloff (PSR Colorado) and former FBI agent John Lipsky, urged use of the international radiation symbol and words such as “Warning” or “Radioactive.” The stakeholder group provided an “attachment 1” language packet that multiple speakers asked council to adopt.

Parks and Libraries Director Eric Hutzelberger told council staff had prepared three staff alternatives that attempted to balance competing views; he said the alternatives were progressively stronger in tone and noted signage best practice (the “3-30-3” rule) for quick readability. He advised against using the word “safe” in sign text and recommended the word “acceptable” as a less definitive substitute.

Councilors and staff then discussed practical elements: placing a primary kiosk-style sign immediately adjacent to the Indiana Street bridge, adding smaller marker signs along the Westminster Social Trail leading to the bridge, coordinating with neighboring jurisdictions (Broomfield) on signage on their side, and providing longer-form information via a QR code or external resource for people who want more detail. Councilors stressed the radiation symbol as essential and asked staff to shorten the stakeholder language so that it functions as a concise warning for people passing at speed while preserving a longer-form version accessible by QR or linked resource.

City staff agreed to work with the stakeholder group to edit the recommended text (attachment 1) for brevity and clarity, produce mockups that use the radiation symbol and a high-visibility design, prepare a location plan showing a primary kiosk near the bridge and smaller trail markers on Westminster property, and attempt coordination with Broomfield for signage on adjacent land. Staff also said they would return with the proposed artwork and exact locations for council review.

No formal ordinance or binding intergovernmental agreement was approved June 23; council’s directive was procedural and advisory: staff should refine language and return with mockups and a placement plan.

Councilors and public speakers also raised the question of where authoritative background material should live; staff said they would explore neutral repositories or linked resources for longer-form historical and technical material.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Westminster City Council Meeting | June 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Westminster residents and local health groups asked the City Council on June 23 for explicit warning signage at the Indiana Street crossing to the Rocky Flats Wildlife Refuge; council asked staff to work with stakeholders to refine the recommended wording, include the international radiation symbol, and return with mockups and a location plan.","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},6513658,"Westminster staff warns owner of stalled Midland Building; council told to prepare for possible abatement",924,1024000,1948000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5067597-368b426244e3431c4aa3be007c15f147&start=1024&end=1948","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5067597-368b426244e3431c4aa3be007c15f147/thumbnail_1024000.jpg","/articles/6513658/Westminster/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Westminster-staff-warns-owner-of-stalled-Midland-Building-council-told-to-prepare-for-possible-abatement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513658-2888d8f897122bc5204ac18b49ce34d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195432&Signature=VcG4n8C7IbDdA838XvQKMgQUsJ69~pM1LkP9xRWzWjUtlwPS-FApHW-~6474NkxB~k-s0Ebp~ob-WzyUmpbvXa-QxWJ5W8PMmn2~7ALhnKc6NFzqZDMT8t0w032XPDUJrclHE5of75jCwelKBGo-hzD5M~rPm1LpBXzuoDTf~qan110JqBWUipwKwfcOZumS2RgcCPa7qelBb8LTrVYTqFC48oHuGiwQeTH80NY2meBNRfCDvvQWsUCEKrncqXHM1WBr2z8NGqrSCHzmd3-gR1DxYz37~5nzSmqJKVFyZUAheVuM4vWDPx4InC9e-OIiE5IhkB7fApby6EQipKioUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Westminster Deputy City Manager Larry Doerr told the City Council on June 23 that the owner of 7255 Irving Street — known as the Midland Building — has not provided required building-plan updates or consistently engaged with city staff, and that the city is preparing next steps that could include abatement or demolition.

Doerr said staff met with the owner and members of the development team in early June but found “a disconnect as to what was necessary to really move the project forward.” He said only one member of the development team attended a June 18 follow-up meeting, despite a nine-person city staff team being present. Doerr said the owner, identified in staff briefings as John Andrianakis, lives in Parker and has expressed remorse, but staff has seen limited activation at the site.

The report follows a 2022 rezoning and official development plan approved by council and subsequent building permit submittals that staff found deficient: missing plumbing, mechanical, utilities, occupancy submittals, no fire suppression submittal, no building elevations and no complete site plan. Doerr said staff had not received responses after March until council prompted renewed outreach.

Doerr told council that staff has scheduled a July 9 meeting with the owner and the full project team and asked council to expect an update on July 14. He said, should the development team “not be able to respond in good faith,” council should consider appropriations in case abatement is necessary and the chief building official finds the structure a public nuisance or danger to public health, safety, and welfare. Doerr provided a conservative, rough estimate for demolition and environmental abatement costs of $150,000 to $300,000 and said the actual cost depends on environmental findings.

Councilors who spoke urged firm next steps. Councilor DeMott said the property has been “a nuisance” for years and called the July 9 meeting a final chance. Councilor Camarillo and others pressed staff to pursue alternatives if demolition is required, including acquisition options so the city could control reuse rather than leaving the parcel in the owner’s hands. Councilor Hutt asked staff to consider deconstruction — salvaging and recycling materials — if costs are comparable to reduce landfill impact. Multiple councilors asked staff to return to council on July 14 regardless of the July 9 outcome so elected officials hear updates in public.

Doerr said staff will continue to enforce Westminster code provisions already used by code enforcement, and that past abatements have been recovered from owners in other cases; but he cautioned that past nonperformance by the development team raises uncertainty about future timetables.

Doerr closed by telling council the staff team will return on July 14 with updated information and possible funding requests if abatement becomes necessary.

A July 9 project-team meeting and the July 14 council update were scheduled; no formal council vote occurred on June 23.","City staff reported that the owner of 7255 Irving Street (the Midland Building) has failed to provide needed construction submittals and missed meetings; staff set a July 9 follow-up and said it will return July 14 with options, including a possible demolition/abatement appropriation estimated at $150,000–$300,000.",{"_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},6513649,"Westminster approves first reading to fund adaptive reuse of Rodeo Building; first-reading transfer passes 6–1",6103,3959000,10062000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5067597-368b426244e3431c4aa3be007c15f147&start=3959&end=10062","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5067597-368b426244e3431c4aa3be007c15f147/thumbnail_3959000.jpg","/articles/6513649/Westminster/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Westminster-approves-first-reading-to-fund-adaptive-reuse-of-Rodeo-Building-first-reading-transfer-passes-61","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513649-986b474c4b31e5a2a646cf917348b6a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195432&Signature=ezCZYX4lXv0KM1pBSSsv8J4RNLziWT-D64AbfD7OUYJI20m6IgtSwKrADwiERzT-C9zEnqSqJMMg~OoWOYv8beTHX5HMMhkIYQ4lAWvNDl4hcAWLDQ0GW2Zr4lTG-~5FcxO46xEFiAXuOFzHt3ZYAcGwaCRd-tvyLi8h0wpTeSwnE9Y8RN8KGpMolIbdB9KvNwR1GDfEzuwoUOxveTftAATuxIdAmDnH4fSjiXvSwsw6tLBNkoS-P-zsVaoPRB0ChZIDB8C~nM7VoLbC3SiipoN4ucOP-YyMv2oGVTQMS~0YySemnsya1MrLBFNANX0U4cHvdvDTQ1BOs8FzWsBZSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Westminster City Council on June 23 approved on first reading Councilor’s Bill 20, a transfer of $1.2 million from general fund carryover to the General Capital Improvement Fund to support adaptive reuse of 3915 West 70th Avenue (the Rodeo Building) for a second Bark taproom and related neighborhood improvements.

Councilor DeMott moved approval of the first reading; the motion was seconded by the Mayor Pro Tem and passed on a roll-call vote of 6–1. Roll call recorded: Councilor DeMott — Yes; Councilor Azadi — Yes; Councilor Hutt — Yes; Mayor McNally — Yes; Mayor Pro Tem Nirmala Melo — Yes; Councilor Ireland — No; Councilor Carmelia — Yes.

Stephanie Troller, acting community services director, told council $391,000 of the total would be repaid by the tenant and that the appropriation covers property improvements and adjacent-site work, including improvements to the neighboring Grange. Council and public speakers debated the project’s scale and public benefit. Public commenters including Ed Knudson (Barkantine Brewing Company) and Dino Valente urged support of the project and described long-standing investment and interest in revitalizing the historic structure; other public commenters questioned whether public funds should be used for a private operator and raised concerns about parking and fiduciary priorities.

Council discussion noted the city has been the property owner for many years and that historic funding constraints make demolition an imperfect alternative — staff said demolishing the structure would not eliminate all financial obligations because of historic funding and preservation limitations. Several councilors emphasized the project funds are invested in city-owned property, not a direct grant to the business. Councilor Ireland cast the lone no vote, citing parking concerns and the use of public funds for private business support.

Separately, contingent on passage of the ordinance on second reading, council authorized the city manager to execute a contract amendment with WCG Construction Inc.; that authorization passed on a separate roll-call vote, also 6–1 with the same no vote from Councilor Ireland.

The bill passed first reading; staff said additional budget details and contractual approvals will follow the second-reading process.","On June 23 the council passed first reading of Councilor's Bill 20 to transfer $1.2 million for adaptive reuse of 3915 West 70th (Rodeo Building) for use by Bark (Barkantine Brewing); council also authorized a contract amendment contingent on second reading; vote was 6–1.","actionData","errors"]

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