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On a roll call vote the council approved items 9–12 and 14–17 on the consent agenda by a 5‑0 vote. The items included approval of prior meeting minutes, calling a special meeting for the city manager performance review, establishing a general fund revenue stabilization reserve, authorizing Federal Transit Administration grant applications and several ordinance introductions and first readings related to appropriations, animal code amendments, and property acquisitions needed for potable water infrastructure.

Mayor John D. Gates moved to table item 13, a resolution authorizing the city attorney’s office to institute legal action against the Town of Windsor, until the April 1, 2025 council meeting. The motion passed on a 5‑0 roll call vote. Council members said the delay would allow further contact with Windsor.

The council opened and then continued the public hearing and second reading of an ordinance to establish a planned unit development (PUD) for approximately 49.056 acres at the northwest corner of 70 First Avenue and 20 Fifth Street. Councilor Hall moved to continue the hearing to the May 6, 2025 council meeting; Councilor McDonald seconded. The motion passed 5‑0. Applicant Jim Else, a property owner referenced in the record, spoke in favor of the proposal and noted neighborhood access and road completion would be addressed by planned improvements.

Finally, the council voted 5‑0 to adjourn into executive session under Colorado law to complete the annual performance review of a city council appointee, specified as the city attorney. The motion cited C.R.S. section 24‑6‑402(4)(f) and Greeley municipal code provisions as the basis for the closed session.

All roll call votes recorded Council Member Butler, Council Member DeBeattie, Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council Member McDonald and Mayor Gates as voting \"Aye,\" producing unanimous recorded tallies for the actions above.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Greeley City Council Meeting - March 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Greeley City Council approved multiple consent items on first reading, voted to delay legal action against Windsor, continued a zoning public hearing to May 6 and moved into executive session to conduct the annual review of a council appointee.","taxTitle","Greeley City, Weld County, Colorado","taxId",12465,"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},6029379,"Greeley staff outline Mobility Development Plan proposing premium transit, microtransit pilots and mobility hubs",864,3770000,4634000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5586219-e8e799c45189086e09f742961340388c&start=3770&end=4634","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5586219-e8e799c45189086e09f742961340388c/thumbnail_3770000.jpg","/articles/6029379/Greeley-City/Weld-County/Colorado/Greeley-staff-outline-Mobility-Development-Plan-proposing-premium-transit-microtransit-pilots-and-mobility-hubs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6029379-5541e82dae184fe8e0cd62b8310f0602/orig.mp4?Expires=1771075806&Signature=iJjwgZSpkyjJ7UEBs~gVn1A7jVlXcdNCjUjQ5DugMm89sw7g5a8ZfCRK5EkBJ9ZXvnMe~nRhX~VuqI8gNI8JqRpjLuZWBN8~bwzMIXUrnqgSlE-bi5X4saC5pmts8CWY3mT4XHMYdRQF56HrVyjbTgGDUV1494A7qJJ7YL8QVM4jLon-o~vdSEJOmO2wTn6qG0pjquT~VYWtfpx5eCV10AK3W5z53YA0DIICHtBqi16wWtFBPoepaU81AsPMPG-sNYTwuEQjWMRcnOBph1TFI9zqsX1I3YZ0QINPhvzp0vqjH-47bqh7YlJlGMA1bOhvuQalsziWkLMUR82wrDcGVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff on March presented the Mobility Development Plan, a follow‑up to the Greeley on the Go transportation master plan, that outlines near‑term pilots and a 10‑year strategy to expand transit and other options in Greeley.

Victoria Lenhart, public works planning division lead, and planner Hannah Feldman described a phased approach. Near‑term steps include piloting on‑demand microtransit in East Greeley, continuing a shared micromobility pilot near UNC and downtown, adjusting bus routes for improved frequency, upgrading dispatch and rider apps, starting construction of a mobility hub at Center Place and pursuing grants to fund detailed corridor planning on Tenth Street.

\"This plan links transit, micro mobility, first and last mile access, technology, and user information into one integrated mobility strategy,\" Lenhart said. Hannah Feldman said the near‑term recommendations would expand the population served by about 11 percent; long‑term recommendations could raise that to about 25 percent compared with today’s service.

Staff described Route 1 (Tenth Street) and Route 5 as proposed premium corridors intended for higher frequency service — potentially 15‑minute service on premium routes and 30‑minute service on most community routes in the long term. The plan recommends mobility hubs that would provide a single access point for local and regional services, micromobility, and possible EV charging; the Center Place hub is planned to support regional US‑34 service and local transfers.

Council members asked about community engagement, translation needs and timing. Councilor Debutey pressed whether engagement with East Greeley residents had begun; staff said some outreach and partnerships (including work with the Immigrant and Refugee Center and bus operator interviews) had occurred during plan development and that more targeted neighborhood outreach will precede pilots and hub engineering. Councilor Butler raised shelter and bus‑stop condition issues; staff said the transit shelter contract procurement is expected in 2026 and additional shelters would be negotiated as part of that process.

Staff emphasized that grant funding and operational refinements are expected to cover early implementation steps, and that any future budget impacts will be addressed through the city’s capital improvement plan and the regular budgeting process.

The plan will come back to the council for a formal adoption vote in April after continued public review and commission recommendations.","City staff presented a mobility plan that recommends near‑term pilots for microtransit and micromobility, premium transit corridors on Routes 1 and 5, a Center Place mobility hub and a phased 10‑year implementation tied to grants and the city budgeting process.",{"_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},6029384,"Residents press council to slow, voter-review Cascadia West Greeley plan amid cost, water and jobs concerns",1108,1876000,2984000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5586219-e8e799c45189086e09f742961340388c&start=1876&end=2984","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5586219-e8e799c45189086e09f742961340388c/thumbnail_1876000.jpg","/articles/6029384/Greeley-City/Weld-County/Colorado/Residents-press-council-to-slow-voter-review-Cascadia-West-Greeley-plan-amid-cost-water-and-jobs-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6029384-d1df15d4fed8b66306e5185f9eee73f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771075806&Signature=j4QvT7FmHcUq7nTbsbTfg~X5Nf7MdiEzVMDAERrFuvSVmTXgn190MIL~djGvrF108q3ufQF0IkgHYR3OF4md00YjzTxlI7f2pELk5g1qaKUmpe6d0p9tOhqP~GL9XOT0Q3MJ-kTcbZb0xkjI1bXNR0sQKUVYNe-qG88zl~cSs~flt-gnqGMd6u7QT5btup~TvNhpl4ItN4ls~NQIkMrHwCThj5k7J8GOx4Nv1AIMSzb~e6Hg5rwdzWr5EER8nBtcsutLCrgYouUqewfBz5mjE23qvHGltNYsN16YhzW~DBdrt6KpFyV6HGja9dyMZ2JtGeLTOW~ziRp~EQd2TQnUtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents urged the Greeley City Council on March evening to delay moving ahead with the proposed Cascadia West Greeley development and to submit the project to a public vote.

Speakers raised similar concerns: the project’s reported $1.1 billion cost, whether permanent jobs would pay enough for local households, the durability of water supplies for a large resort-style development, and whether the city should prioritize repair and upgrades in older neighborhoods before backing a major new development.

\"I understand it's gonna cost the city of Greeley $1,100,000,000,\" said Dan Gansko, a longtime Greeley resident, summarizing a core concern about the scale of public financial exposure. Bernie Kendall, another longtime resident, said the city would be on the hook if the nonprofit borrowing vehicle that would issue project debt failed, and he asked whether taxpayers would ultimately repay the $1.1 billion.

Several commenters questioned whether the development would deliver local, well‑paying jobs. Mary Monahan said the bulk of permanent positions promised—work in hotels, dining and attractions—are low‑paying service jobs. \"The permanent jobs, for the most part, are the kind of jobs that don't pay enough for Greeley citizens to rent or buy a home here,\" she said, urging the council to require local hiring or other protections.

Water supply and climate risks were raised by Michael Willis, who asked whether planners accounted for drought risk and reduced Colorado River flows when sizing an amenity‑heavy development with water features. \"If you don't have water, you're not gonna have ice,\" Willis said, asking the council to consider a public vote.

Other speakers raised neighborhood and equity issues. Uli Limbadlaw, who owns a long‑standing business on Ninth Street, criticized the city for deferred street and sidewalk repairs in older neighborhoods and said those local needs should not be overshadowed by a large west‑side development. Kathy Ents urged caution about who would benefit from the project, calling some promotional messages \"propaganda\" and warning it could cater to wealthier visitors rather than address downtown needs.

Some speakers also asked for greater transparency on financing and on the developer's commitments. Bernie Kendall said the project would require the city or a city‑backed nonprofit to borrow large sums and questioned whether the city had precedent for taking on debt of that magnitude.

No formal action on the Cascadia project occurred during the public comment period. Council members acknowledged the concerns and cited ongoing processes for public outreach and planning work. Councilor Butler, responding to a related land use item, asked staff to explore incentives that might convert development units to for‑sale housing during a separate zoning discussion.

The public debate over Cascadia illustrated a division among residents about the city's development priorities and appetite for large, debt‑financed projects.","Multiple Greeley residents urged the City Council to pause or put the West Greeley “Cascadia” development to a public vote, citing a reported $1.1 billion price tag, uncertain long-term jobs for locals, water availability and competing neighborhood needs.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves consent agenda, tables Windsor litigation resolution, continues PUD hearing and adjourns to executive session

Greeley staff outline Mobility Development Plan proposing premium transit, microtransit pilots and mobility hubs

Residents press council to slow, voter-review Cascadia West Greeley plan amid cost, water and jobs concerns