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Mayor Meredith Leidy read a proclamation honoring Fire Chief David A. Ramos for more than 40 years of public service, citing his role in securing the district’s Commission on Fire Accreditation International accreditation and leading infrastructure projects including remodeling of Fire Station 62 and rebuilding Station 63. \"On behalf of the Northglenn City Council, I do hereby proclaim our sincere gratitude and appreciation for Fire Chief David A. Ramos and wish him all the best in his retirement,\" Leidy read.

The council heard additional recognition and remarks from North Metro Fire Rescue representatives who noted that Chief Dave Anderson was retiring and that his formal \"walk off\" event was scheduled for the following morning at Station 61. A North Metro representative also told council that Rich Kondo, a Northglenn council member, had been unanimously elected president of the North Metro Fire Rescue Board.

City Manager Geier used the meeting to announce an interim personnel action within the Northglenn police and fire leadership structure: with Deputy Chief Randy Darling’s departure, Commander Peter Rice has been promoted to serve in an acting deputy chief role while the department’s external posting for the permanent vacancy proceeds. Council member Condo also noted internal promotions in North Metro’s ranks; Battalion Chief Matt O’Leary was identified in the meeting as stepping into an operations chief role.

Council members and colleagues praised the retirees and promoted leaders for long service and commitment to the community. Chief Ramos told the council he plans to spend time with family and travel after retirement. Several council members and fire colleagues emphasized regional collaboration, North Metro’s role in mutual aid deployments, and the human side of firefighting, including investments in mental-health supports for first responders that were described in the proclamation.

Council members also noted that Colorado Task Force 1 had been activated for recovery operations in Texas following a recent incident; North Metro contributed personnel to that response and the council offered thoughts for those teams operating out of state.

The council scheduled an introduction of an incoming fire chief, Mark Dougherty, for Aug. 25, per the city manager’s tentative future-agenda calendar.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Northglenn City Council Meeting - 7/14/205","oneSentenceSummary","The Northglenn City Council and local fire partners recognized retiring North Metro leaders July 14; City proclamation honored Fire Chief David A. Ramos for more than 40 years of service, and the council and city manager discussed other retirements, promotions and interim appointments in the region's fire leadership.","taxTitle","Northglenn, Adams County, Colorado","taxId",50881,"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},6169429,"Northglenn police say drone \"first responder\" tactic helped identify fireworks violations during July 4 weekend",234,137300,371750,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5404283-e9a6c2007ac0223e6d77603cbda89803&start=137&end=371","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5404283-e9a6c2007ac0223e6d77603cbda89803/thumbnail_137300.jpg","/articles/6169429/Northglenn/Adams-County/Colorado/Northglenn-police-say-drone-first-responder-tactic-helped-identify-fireworks-violations-during-July-4-weekend","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6169429-d84bfcfa7ae05a636810a065bc27c4eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167682&Signature=hd2IsDIYMR0iuqbL-qiFXsyw3JnrRSlmRy42txC00ojuAC7nE~mUIjhEI-H~C7GoQzhqhxxB-5mhiRjmqjVIxPPWWuRbaT~pkZ8~KK5RbwnRjfouJlhRa4E2~zAlWkYNUk0Gqo7tYTstkyVxYyjPxuA8WvENAB-Jy7t64usoFO2MZguFXof3GiEL4JKFtOx1lZfav95pByYC-pbLVJuiX~hSGjtrnHdbQj-27L41GBAFNlvDkbIULQ3NJGx82YU-lfbymoeupX3jwYeTjoW3NEOyZSZlDrumCC68f~GV2lEcrNpy7Kis0H6jaFFZexKniiIVCKs1csv3g3bjS2u6FA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Northglenn officials reported July 14 that police used a drone as a \"first responder\" during the July 4 holiday enforcement effort, allowing officers to locate and dispatch to illegal-fireworks incidents more quickly, and that the department had issued about 20 citations so far for fireworks violations.

City Manager Geier opened the item by praising the police deployment and saying he participated in a ride-along on the evening of July 4. \"I am really proud of the work that the police department has done in fireworks enforcement,\" Geier said. He described sergeant Josh Moreau dispatching fireworks-enforcement teams to reported locations and said the approach was \"strategic and brilliant\" in being responsive to resident complaints.

Northglenn Police Chief May told council the department issued roughly 20 fireworks citations the night of July 4 and that officers received \"over 200 plus calls for service\" that evening. Chief May said the department used two fireworks teams and deployed the drone differently than in prior years: \"This year, we used the drone as a first responder,\" he said, explaining that the aircraft was launched from the Justice Center and moved quickly to reported locations so officers could be dispatched with descriptions and addresses from the air.

Chief May compared the tactic to last year, when the drone was used to gather evidence afterward and led to many investigative targets but relatively few court summonses. He said the new approach sped identification and dispatching and suggested the tactic could be expanded next year by deploying two drones.

Council member Kondo asked whether the drones operated beyond visual line of sight of their controllers; Chief May said the drone was launched from the Justice Center and covered multiple neighborhoods, including Fox Run and Northwest Open Space, and that the department would refine the tactic. Chief May and City Manager Geier emphasized the police department engaged residents respectfully during enforcement and that officers relied on de-escalation training on a night with some heated interactions.

The city manager and chief said final counts and a breakdown of citation types were still being compiled and would be shared with council once incident reports were uploaded.","City officials said July 14 that Northglenn Police deployed two fireworks teams and used a drone as a first responder during the July 4 holiday, identifying locations faster and producing about 20 citations for illegal fireworks so far; staff said final numbers and citation types are being compiled.",{"_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},6169433,"Northglenn sales and use tax down through May; city staff flags revenue risks for 2026 budget",850,2142420,2992900,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5404283-e9a6c2007ac0223e6d77603cbda89803&start=2142&end=2992","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5404283-e9a6c2007ac0223e6d77603cbda89803/thumbnail_2142420.jpg","/articles/6169433/Northglenn/Adams-County/Colorado/Northglenn-sales-and-use-tax-down-through-May-city-staff-flags-revenue-risks-for-2026-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6169433-c3cc94be467675a85ae368693f2e4bf5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167682&Signature=o-D9BO5WAuy4IzvBhlVZV2VB-Xj-hFwCsYvL1aPWZ~oO42XxOWOKoKL9z0e-eNnmH8s5RTVR8N-y4PNfLSS0kzW89r5ShxB~inWxtVey96TuwE8LXOo2WB24k-hxuCKgJ-ehKhtPsqByN2U9KbP5UVNlzg6DTT1QMleYP9oigST-KV7S8SBHHnZmL-GcTmE3RlBiPof0fd9koaj8PG7WJMk8Zr6o~CUSS1m9-P11HaThc9DUpZdmaUoX0lSybiIPmXYctCdrU8vKUXLFyliUZWqaJC4hEjyph1vlCFirAst8vcDTuX7PtCcG3G97uxBgf0dBs9sQsM5JfrdXyK7iGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Northglenn City Council on July 14 that citywide sales and use tax collections were down roughly 2.5% through May compared with the same period last year, a shortfall officials said will play a role in 2026 budget planning.

Deputy City Manager Jason Loveland, presenting the May 2025 financial update, said auto use tax and general sales tax were weaker while food sales were a bright spot. \"Citywide sales and use tax are down 2.5 percent compared to the same period last year,\" Loveland said, and he listed sector specifics that staff is tracking.

Why it matters: Sales and use tax are a major general-fund revenue source for the city budget. Loveland told council the retreat toward lower collections is notable because, excluding 2009 and 2020, Northglenn has historically posted year‑over‑year sales growth. The May report shows specific pressure in discretionary categories and an ongoing decline in marijuana tax receipts compared with pre-pandemic levels.

Key figures and fund-level context provided by Loveland:
- Sales and use tax: down about 2.5% through May year over year.
- Auto use tax: down about 5.3%.
- Marijuana tax: down 11.3% through this reporting period and approximately 25% below 2019 levels.
- Food tax: up about 7.9%.
- General Fund revenues: $13.7 million (about a 1% decrease, roughly $113,000 less than 2024 through May).
- General Fund expenditures: $16.5 million spent, about 40.5% of annual appropriation (typical range 40–42%).
- Water Fund revenues: $4.4 million, up about 3.3%.
- Wastewater Fund revenues: $2.4 million, up about 8.7%, reflecting rate increases and new development (Carl’s Farm mentioned).
- Out-of-state/online sales: top-line category up nearly 14%; excluding that category, in-town brick-and-mortar collections were down about 6%.

Loveland said the city had budgeted conservatively for 2025 and that the forecast for 2025 revenues was around $28.2 million, noting the 2026 estimate currently stands near $31 million and includes a $3.5 million reallocation that was formerly dedicated to the water fund. He told council staff will continue monitoring trends and will incorporate the data into the August budget discussions and possible community budget retreat.

Council members asked for context comparing local collections with regional indices; Loveland said staff uses regional CPI and other macro indicators in forecasts and that the Denver metro CPI is currently forecast near 2.2 percent. Council member Kondo asked whether the city correlates revenue performance to major indices; Loveland said staff does take those measures into account when forecasting.

Loveland also noted some operational details across funds: restricted water revenues and debt-service collections, timing of capital spending that affects fund expenditure percentages, and one-time changes such as receipt of previously ordered sanitation vehicles. He said staff will return with slides and more detailed revenue-by-area reports as the budget process continues.","City staff reported July 14 that citywide sales and use tax collections were down about 2.5% through May compared with the prior year, with declines concentrated in auto-related and marijuana taxes; staff warned the trend will shape 2026 budget planning and offered specific fund-level revenue and expenditure updates.",{"_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},6169437,"Northglenn licensing authority votes to deny renewal for Fresh Organic cannabis licenses after lease lapsed",910,4549395,5460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5404283-e9a6c2007ac0223e6d77603cbda89803&start=4549&end=5460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5404283-e9a6c2007ac0223e6d77603cbda89803/thumbnail_4549395.jpg","/articles/6169437/Northglenn/Adams-County/Colorado/Northglenn-licensing-authority-votes-to-deny-renewal-for-Fresh-Organic-cannabis-licenses-after-lease-lapsed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6169437-ae2e4feef10f48c8c0577b717767b08c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167682&Signature=ccQKqflkh~fQbywr4SGqKOttSGvAuLFEZHKztAukjrHnKqjCIfJa8neh6LIyMYuncSlpE76X6PWwr-kGN7UKY~Es0J0PeBbPMEwUlyZigQidfLa6XtVsDfDbAnWXeowoemD7eOXkcr4bYrdoJUlRK3bGvgSThYAB5AyhnG~jEZ5yMsS7dVCHQ5tHqi9BLtffNdA3BHjkkN01g4eFrkIIC7GuWZ2ITdX-g9jMUakrDMZm8pCISxk-g~J1Yw~w~FPBTGy4OX18NUcANwmN-~SeokccZgqOTKs~pG3JRBo~eU2RnhPnvl7YeYKSFX0hkuX4H1Jy6Cn~MPDVOqK~lpQSRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Northglenn Marijuana Licensing Authority voted unanimously July 14 to seek a resolution finding good cause to deny renewal of Fresh Organic LLC’s medical and retail marijuana licenses after staff concluded the business did not hold legal possession of its licensed premises.

City Clerk Lisa Small told the authority that Fresh Organic’s property lease for 11450 Cherokee Street, units A4–A7, expired Feb. 28, 2025, and staff had not received any written extension or landlord consent. Special prosecutor Jennifer Madsen told the authority the documents in the hearing packet show the licensee “did not have legal possession of its licensed premises as of 02/28/2025,” and argued that continuous legal possession is a statutory requirement for licensure.

The licensing-process nut graf: The city opened a formal hearing after staff declined to administratively renew the applications because the lease had lapsed. The authority held a noticed hearing and, after reviewing submitted lease documents and an assignment of lease, directed the city attorney to draft a resolution finding good cause for nonrenewal; that draft will return to the authority for consideration on July 28.

The city clerk, who presented the staff summary, said staff’s renewal criteria require a licensee to “maintain possession of the premises” by ownership, lease or other agreement. Madsen pointed to the lease agreement language in the packet noting holdover requires written landlord consent, which “as of today's date” had not been provided. City Attorney Hoffman told the authority he had learned that no one from the licensee would appear at the hearing; Fresh Organic had contacted staff earlier in the day asking what options were available but did not file a formal continuance request.

Given the lack of a licensee appearance, the hearing was brief. After the prosecutor’s presentation and a short council discussion, an authority member moved to direct the city attorney to draft a resolution finding good cause to deny renewal of both the medical and retail licenses. A second was made, the vote was opened and the motion passed unanimously. The city clerk said any draft resolution will be brought back to the authority on July 28 for formal action.

Details staff placed in the record included Fresh Organic’s renewal application (filed Dec. 30, 2024), the assignment of lease dated Feb. 1, 2025, and lease-paragraph citations provided by the prosecutor describing holdover requirements and the requirement that landlord consent be in writing and properly delivered.

What this means next: the authority’s direction sends the matter to the city attorney for a formal resolution that, if presented and adopted on July 28, would result in nonrenewal of the licenses. Fresh Organic did not appear at the hearing to present evidence or testimony in support of renewal.

A procedural note: the authority convened the public hearing under the city’s marijuana code and state statute cited in the hearing notice (Title 44, Article 10 of the Colorado Revised Statutes).","The Northglenn Marijuana Licensing Authority voted unanimously to direct the city attorney to draft a resolution finding good cause to deny renewal of Fresh Organic LLC’s retail and medical marijuana licenses after staff determined the company no longer had a valid lease for its Cherokee Street premises.","actionData","errors"]

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