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Goff asked councilors if there were concerns about pursuing the alternate parcel; none were raised during the meeting. The city will continue negotiations and return with next steps if negotiations proceed.

Goff also reported that Xcel Energy will begin reinforcement work to increase power supply for the I‑70 Key Plan area and that the property owner of the American Motel has issued a notice to proceed for demolition, abatement and demo work. Staff said demolition should take about five months, after which construction of new apartments is expected to begin.

Councilors asked about public notification and celebratory planning for demolition milestones; staff said they will announce work plans and aim to be respectful of the business community while marking the corridor cleanup milestone.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wheat Ridge City Council 7-14-25","oneSentenceSummary","City staff told council the seller of an originally targeted parcel missed a contract deadline, and the city is instead pursuing a nearby Parcel B that is larger and $1 million less; the city also reported demolition and abatement at the American Motel will begin soon with utility work by Xcel Energy.","taxTitle","Wheat Ridge City, Jefferson County, Colorado","taxId",52815,"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},6518644,"Mayor proclaims \"Mayor's Monarch Pledge Day\" as Wheat Ridge promotes pollinator habitat",208,358000,566000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386765-511ed9155b21a921807aae19f2b7a57f&start=358&end=566","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386765-511ed9155b21a921807aae19f2b7a57f/thumbnail_358000.jpg","/articles/6518644/Wheat-Ridge-City/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Mayor-proclaims-Mayors-Monarch-Pledge-Day-as-Wheat-Ridge-promotes-pollinator-habitat","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518644-9331cdb5aa708d1ab0cc8c0526094406/orig.mp4?Expires=1770479985&Signature=RtTbMz1vXHz3UOPMUjtIO-bgcH0ohdIC1vBdeDOY-ze-ah-lD1KxLMI82s2S6Ao4gxbLpibbBY2e6YUVtm8cAqtPafNNyTQ29Qna-nZNmVrUSRrRsVixtujmd9ZJg~cxnDqF1AHyxjFt4e6lUB0i-OSjI1NFj95urX0nkeHa1A-s3MfOhvvGsG9koSa-anlrvRZfps8Xrnp8-Zhmz5JP6LAMPc2bQhI9hP~YoXhKkKJtBAfhQDuU5EaURknNFFFNryTtbP1TNaZoipKNWYPLRhlV5LKENgZ52fpeHZnrHEbTze3lshFbN44T~kg5wZToyobUZ7IeEOIcacqqQjYzog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — Mayor Bud Starker and the Wheat Ridge City Council proclaimed July 14, 2025, as Mayor’s Monarch Pledge Day to encourage residents to plant native milkweed and nectar plants that support monarch butterflies and pollinators.

During the meeting Mayor Starker read the proclamation recognizing monarch declines nationwide and urging residents to take local conservation actions. Mary Hester, staff liaison for Sustainable Wheat Ridge, accepted the proclamation and thanked the council for its continued support of the city’s sustainability programming, including the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and Regenerate Wheat Ridge initiatives. Hester said the city will continue to create and preserve pollinator‑friendly habitat and educate residents on actions they can take.

At the meeting Councilor Olm later said he has observed milkweed appearing in private yards and noted interest in plantings to attract monarchs; Councilor Weaver suggested producing a postcard with the mural image as a potential promotional item to boost awareness of local history and community projects. The council and staff encouraged community participation and education around pollinator habitat.","Mayor Bud Starker presented a proclamation July 14 designating July 14, 2025, as Mayor's Monarch Pledge Day; city and volunteers encouraged planting native milkweed and creating pollinator habitat as part of Sustainable Wheat Ridge programs.",{"_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},6518649,"Wheat Ridge Historical Park unveils giant Pascal celery mural by Mark Otis",358,583000,941000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386765-511ed9155b21a921807aae19f2b7a57f&start=583&end=941","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386765-511ed9155b21a921807aae19f2b7a57f/thumbnail_583000.jpg","/articles/6518649/Wheat-Ridge-City/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Wheat-Ridge-Historical-Park-unveils-giant-Pascal-celery-mural-by-Mark-Otis","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518649-f991cb7d23e18bae86cd7f14ddcc1497/orig.mp4?Expires=1770479985&Signature=iKExBAHwIkHVgsYgkZ8TbG6WG6tw4HrqMF1aYf89qBpPHPMckeA5m~3qm1D623yM3tOA52HY~tzLzqrfnxOGRZV2qZXkmT4K9g8LAgvBD9z~gmDd-T1ZNzCS455hphvswaRMwtHMwN5N78bW~CxDQj9PDXu1XtQV4LBjtRHMKlB1e3WmlUIrSh~bfcdmHMpuL7n09-9sXIQX0mEFCd7phVkdIRFFEIdbKgSFItbuPl~pSaBP7ZDM4dLBVIlFFDi9lx114FQY~KOUWGaYl0yfMr6ZXOvVNIOZzmV0VgIYSJ64lLwpRvj-tfrkVpqhynVOZ7OEP5xNOseAb2lH~12mbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — The Wheat Ridge Historical Society presented a large, stylized Pascal celery mural completed in May 2025 at Wheat Ridge Historical Park during the City Council meeting on July 14.

Councilor Dan Larson introduced the historical‑park feature in a short video narration, noting the mural connects to the city’s agricultural past and the post office building preserved at the park. The historical society said the mural references local history: the wagon on the mural is based on an archive photo linked to early settler Henry Lee, the man driving the wagon is identified as Bert White, and the lark bunting appears as a nod to Colorado’s state bird.

Muralist Mark Otis worked on the piece in May and used techniques including pouncing to transfer lettering and a projected outline to trace large elements; the historical society said Otis and family members painted on site each day until nightfall over several days. The society expects to display the largest study of the mural prominently in the city and said it coordinated content with the Parks and Recreation and Cultural commissions before installation. The Historical Society thanked city parks and crews, the Cultural Commission and city liaison Brandon Augenberg for logistical support.

The historical society noted the mural grows the park’s archive and public interpretation; society representatives asked the council to consider prominent public display locations rather than relegating the piece to an internal conference room.","The Wheat Ridge Historical Society presented a new large mural at Wheat Ridge Historical Park completed in May 2025 by artist Mark Otis; the society described the mural's historical references and community involvement in its creation.",{"_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},6518654,"Wheat Ridge council sets hotel-license hearing, approves HMIS data sharing and fills commission vacancies",48,2324000,2372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386765-511ed9155b21a921807aae19f2b7a57f&start=2324&end=2372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386765-511ed9155b21a921807aae19f2b7a57f/thumbnail_2324000.jpg","/articles/6518654/Wheat-Ridge-City/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Wheat-Ridge-council-sets-hotel-license-hearing-approves-HMIS-data-sharing-and-fills-commission-vacancies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518654-49750718f57df4ed2e0fcf5039be7be5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770479985&Signature=SO8Kby86TZ5IzNyMRG-nHlJKb8pfw-DKhzbrpQ~14RSv6Hb56C2iwFsfNQtk3zooL2w8VWF7DcwhE1QI2nfueRLAVEH~kwx7ID~jH9P6yOLfcdfflHkmdsheon3D5qnVe8lA5mcEri385-wdERVFi~rloMjimqT0Eu8tLvwPCUuPDvdE67Hr6~Y5olsXrHtJ0sw6oDyrhqBkIumNaogrf42~Sf4CCiu-WIDkriIzuUWVIHKE1RTz9PocEZpYeveW0gJUi2aHrvQ2Fj43t1k44VzAJoePLUMwLnqVaeOI6~9TbtDMILh8Aw530jTDS173Ohz2w6mne4G-99Wcq-uZ~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — The Wheat Ridge City Council on Monday, July 14, 2025, took three formal actions: it set a public hearing for an ordinance that amends the city’s hotel licensing program, approved an interagency data‑sharing agreement to expand countywide homeless management information system (HMIS) reporting, and appointed members to fill vacancies on advisory commissions.

The council set a public hearing for Council Bill 13‑2025, an ordinance that amends sections 11‑5‑61 and 11‑5‑69 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to remove a required 18‑month update for the hotel licensing program and to revise the calls‑for‑service (CFS) definition so that hotels providing severe‑weather shelter are properly excluded from certain monthly counts. The council approved on first reading and scheduled the public hearing for Monday, July 28, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in City Council chambers and virtually; the ordinance was set to take effect 15 days after final publication per charter provisions. A motion to set the hearing was moved and seconded; the clerk recorded the vote as all ayes, no nays.

The council also adopted Resolution 35‑2025 to approve an interagency data‑sharing agreement that would allow Family Tree and other partners in the GEFCO homeless navigation collaborative to participate in countywide HMIS reporting through Metro Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI). Assistant City Manager Mary Anne Schilling told councilors that the agreement would allow collaborative partners to pull countywide reports while maintaining protections on individual records: law enforcement does not have access, releases of information (ROIs) are obtained from clients, and navigators receive training before they may enter or view HMIS data. Councilors asked for clarification about opt‑out choices and what level of detail navigators can see; Schilling said navigators see high‑level service history but not another agency’s case notes unless the client is the navigator’s documented client. The motion to approve the resolution passed by unanimous voice vote.

Finally, council made appointments to fill vacancies on standing commissions. The council appointed Sherry Altland to a District 2 Cultural Commission seat (term to expire 03/02/2026) and Bobby Rubineau to a District 3 Cultural Commission seat (term to expire 03/02/2027). Motions to appoint passed unanimously.

The ordinance and resolution will return for final action after the scheduled public hearing (for the ordinance) and as required by each item’s adoption procedures.","At its July 14 meeting, the Wheat Ridge City Council set a public hearing date for an ordinance changing hotel licensing reporting, unanimously approved an interagency HMIS data‑sharing resolution to let Family Tree join county reporting, and appointed new members to cultural and planning commissions.","actionData","errors"]

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Wheat Ridge explores alternate parcel for public‑works expansion; American Motel demolition to begin

Mayor proclaims "Mayor's Monarch Pledge Day" as Wheat Ridge promotes pollinator habitat

Wheat Ridge Historical Park unveils giant Pascal celery mural by Mark Otis

Wheat Ridge council sets hotel-license hearing, approves HMIS data sharing and fills commission vacancies