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1) Resolution 12 — Place 0.4% sales and use tax question on Nov. 4, 2025 ballot
- Motion: Adopt resolution number 12 setting a ballot question for a 0.4% sales and use tax increase to reduce emergency response times, add personnel and fund streets.
- Mover: Councilor Dave DeMott; Second: Councilor Amber Hutt.
- Vote (roll call): DeMott — yes; Izzati — yes; Hutt — yes; McNally — yes; Narmela (Mayor Pro Tem) — yes; Ireland — no; Carmelia — yes. Outcome: Approved, 6-1.

2) Councilor's Bill 26 — Prohibit retail sale and possession of cats and dogs (ordinance first reading)
- Motion: Pass Councilor Bill 26 amending municipal code sections to prohibit retail sale and possession of cats and dogs.
- Mover: Councilor Amber Hutt; Second: Councilor Arvin.
- Vote (roll call): Azadi/Izzati — yes; Hutt — yes; Mayor McNally — no; Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Narmela — yes; Ireland — yes; Carmelia — yes; DeMott — yes. Outcome: Approved on first reading, 6-1.

3) Councilor's Bill 27 — Development agreement with Prime West for Block C5 (first reading)
- Motion: Pass Bill 27 to approve a development agreement with Prime West Development LLC for Block C5 downtown.
- Mover: Councilor Dave DeMott; Second: Councilor Amber Hutt.
- Vote (roll call): Hutt/Hought — yes; McNally — yes; Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Narmela — yes; Ireland — no; Carmelia — yes; DeMott — yes; Izzati — yes. Outcome: Approved on first reading, 6-1.

4) Councilor's Bill 28 — Economic development agreement for adaptive reuse of 3053 West 100th (first reading)
- Motion: Pass Bill 28 authorizing the city manager to execute an economic development agreement with District Pour and Provisions LLC for the former Low Dose site.
- Mover: Councilor Dave DeMott; Second: Councilor Hock.
- Vote (roll call): Unanimous yes (7-0). Outcome: Approved on first reading, 7-0.

5) Councilor's Bill 24 — Supplemental appropriation to repurchase Westminster Station wrap project (second reading)
- Motion: Pass Bill 24 appropriating a $600,000 transfer from the general fund to the 2025 general capital improvement fund for repurchase related to Westminster Station.
- Mover: Councilor Dave DeMott; Second: Councilor Hunt.
- Vote (roll call): Approved on second reading, 6-1 (Ireland — no).

6) Consent agenda and other procedural items
- Consent items 8A, 8B, 8D and 8E approved by roll call (motion passed 7-0 earlier in the meeting). The consent agenda item 8C (Resolution 12) was pulled for separate consideration and ultimately approved as above.

Details and full motions are available in the meeting packet and transcript; staff indicated that executed agreements and auditable reports will be posted when completed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Westminster City Council Meeting | August 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of council motions and recorded roll-call outcomes from the Aug. 25 meeting, including ballot measure, three ordinances/agreements and a supplemental appropriation; all actions below are reported as recorded in the meeting transcript.","taxTitle","Westminster, Jefferson County, Colorado","taxId",2385,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":46,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6585333,"Council approves economic development agreement for adaptive reuse of former Low Dose site",72,7999000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681155-e3d85a62f6c99a0af49145a33a68a998&start=7999&end=8071","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681155-e3d85a62f6c99a0af49145a33a68a998/thumbnail_7999000.jpg","/articles/6585333/Westminster/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Council-approves-economic-development-agreement-for-adaptive-reuse-of-former-Low-Dose-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585333-43ab6d19a6467bc0d21b5d27388a9229/orig.mp4?Expires=1770643595&Signature=faVbUrbk2LB4yJmVp5-P3wHMBUadMnL5Vg16m5afIRXeY81FKDkUoD~Dgtode5Nfv9GY7EVUEyvP~puQSGS~iDLng1wLZhMskwoeIO6-9-w7nzzxrzSqHQHafR6mFrgwH8ZwfIU3~2PPOPPu-cb4qn4mfRtBt9ZOr3AUfQGR0nVvcIi5dv2VSU0LodomiqDcn87syhq9FalMqvzDPPJxltnDrNb-gaEkhmho7rXXj6QSkntTk4Fo1Qi-gOAdEcoLywAuYXDpcTTe5zc07L3WBLZN45iHewEs~mQEZGxmp4m77jTvPDwywb1EARRuDGHLXav5VlZQFxdj85-P9hKwkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Westminster City Council approved on first reading Councilor’s Bill 28 to authorize the city manager to execute an economic development agreement with District Pour and Provisions LLC for the adaptive reuse of the building at 3053 West 100th Avenue, the former Low Dose Bar & Grill site.

Councilor DeMott moved the bill and Councilor Hock seconded. Brief discussion did not identify substantive changes; the motion passed on a 7-0 roll-call vote.

City staff will proceed to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and return documentation as required by the city’s economic development procedures.","Council approved on first reading an economic development agreement with District Pour and Provisions LLC to redevelop 3053 West 100th (the former Low Dose Bar & Grill). The measure passed unanimously, 7-0.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6585337,"Council bans retail sale of dogs and cats; ordinance passes 6-1",4370,3021000,7391000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681155-e3d85a62f6c99a0af49145a33a68a998&start=3021&end=7391","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681155-e3d85a62f6c99a0af49145a33a68a998/thumbnail_3021000.jpg","/articles/6585337/Westminster/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Council-bans-retail-sale-of-dogs-and-cats-ordinance-passes-6-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585337-a552188d6a3fb9f2fbc6eaa21c906549/orig.mp4?Expires=1770643595&Signature=n911uCJldVvHuBx3r7WtIiTEKMd0fVLlukJ6oYIuL2~vT~QvREe4FkpSvL2ManLllGHG90MwONzbmHsP~770RF6kIEMh4~umqhToyx-SixeBX39ly55QFtU8UvYnARPNhKZ171vLDP9d5PbMJZKtxzHkhAwKIc9BmNe7Pl8~q6-5D43h4zWXY2T6xMfQeVpNfWTjv~OCe8FWMkFsXgjNH~Hg6~l0PhBr42tSk5-fG9VmTwbeGpbl2sDKPMR2EAG2zH82h0qpPQY3PW0k~hX4pu8wbZtfxLJtt7w4m1~3zD2vCyKVeVeO6KGjdyFCCI3gb0cZ0ryuH1bKnjuhK5UdYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Westminster City Council passed on first reading Councilor’s Bill 26 on Aug. 25, an ordinance amending the municipal code to prohibit the retail sale and possession of dogs and cats in the city.

Amy Jesse, identified as Public Policy Director for Humane World for Animals, urged support and provided background on the rationale. Jesse told the council the ordinance would not affect existing local pet stores because none currently sell puppies or kittens and would not restrict pet stores that host adoption events with shelters. “To be clear, Westminster's market would remain wide open to the booming $154,000,000,000 pet products and services market,” she said, and added the ordinance would not affect responsible breeders who sell directly to the public.

Jesse and other advocates cited inspection reports and consumer complaints from other states and regions tied to retail puppy operations; she also referenced health and welfare concerns and predatory financing used by some retailers.

Council discussion thanked advocates and staff for drafting the ordinance. Mayor Nancy McNally said she would vote no, citing city animal-management staff advice and current state-level rules; other councilors supported the proactive local restriction.

The motion was moved by Councilor Amber Hutt and seconded by Councilor Arvin (transcript: “Arvin”). Roll-call votes were: Azadi/Izzati — yes; Hutt — yes; Mayor McNally — no; Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Narmela — yes; Christine Ireland — yes; Carmelia — yes; DeMott — yes. The motion passed 6-1.

Staff and advocates said the ordinance would allow pet food, supplies and services businesses to operate and would not affect adoption events run with shelters.","On first reading the council approved an ordinance to prohibit retail sale and possession of dogs and cats in Westminster; advocates from Humane Society groups urged the change citing breeder/supplier abuses and consumer protections. The ordinance passed on a 6-1 vote.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6585341,"Council approves Prime West development agreement for Downtown Block C5; project includes 188 public parking spaces and TIF-backed payments",7793,215000,8008000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681155-e3d85a62f6c99a0af49145a33a68a998&start=215&end=8008","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681155-e3d85a62f6c99a0af49145a33a68a998/thumbnail_215000.jpg","/articles/6585341/Westminster/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Council-approves-Prime-West-development-agreement-for-Downtown-Block-C5-project-includes-188-public-parking-spaces-and-TIF-backed-payments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585341-380020afe91e39f8e998e15abab83719/orig.mp4?Expires=1770643595&Signature=aQgTfFiQ-ePWTx8b7s2apOUaLs4J6Sy9cG9bqtKGIZeX5sKZAUoTF1C5VJH5AwlVR-ELO44UFoNL6yHbf1olFp-9uXk5~vLGbajjZMTv~Kl3k-RmdtbB~mgRAdRf5pg06r7ESH39I1gKHnt-KLLhSqFp7vpGg9GTEg0-FxNt4GXLOGDaNzgSMZ4Jw7pi3h7kxOfQcENyf5TbiZI95-bFvayzBze8wC5TzomU92zC5coBUru5oP1S2nIr5Le5XGFHck8s1vvPATPngE-Wm-b~im4LxSJcXmPAVVfUOLUAuv2T5y9J1IE118HUJerh7uDy9rASo73uGnVwNBzIWWKFgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Westminster City Council approved on first reading a development agreement with Prime West Development LLC for Block C5 in Downtown Westminster, advancing a mixed-use project that includes 188 publicly accessible parking spaces and financing tied to tax increment financing (TIF) and a general improvement district (GID).

Heather Conover, identified in the meeting as a real estate development manager, described the expected revenue sources: “We're estimating about 500,000 in TIF once it comes online in about 2028 and about 250,000 in GID revenue.” She said the city also expects “estimated parking income” from the 188 public spaces and that staff had conservatively estimated about $40,000 a year from parking today.

Conover and other staff outlined the payment schedule the city will support for the development: $1.8 million at 50% completion, another $1.8 million at issuance of a certificate of occupancy, then five annual payments of a little over $930,000, with total purchase proceeds initially rolling in at just over $2.7 million. Staff said there is flexibility to prepay and that other Urban Mule area funds are available for payments if needed.

Council discussion focused on parking counts and long-term demand. Councilor Christine Ireland questioned whether the project would provide enough public parking under code assumptions, saying the code’s 1.5 spaces per unit metric would require 417 residential parking spaces and that the current plan “only leaves 49 parking places for the public.” Staff replied the development is using a shared parking approach and that roughly 45 of the 188 public spaces could be leased to residents as a second space, with other options for resident parking including the existing Eaton Street garage and on-street parking. Staff also said the shared parking model reduces the need to build a stand-alone garage and spreads demand across downtown parking assets.

Supporters said the project anchors ongoing downtown investment; opponents raised concerns about parking ratios and the number of for-lease units in the market.

The motion to approve the development agreement was moved by Councilor DeMott and seconded by Councilor Hutt. Roll-call vote for the first reading was: Hought/Hutt — yes; Nancy McNally (Mayor) — yes; Sarah Narmela (Mayor Pro Tem) — yes; Christine Ireland — no; Carmelia — yes; Dave DeMott — yes; Obi Izzati — yes. The motion passed 6-1.

Staff noted additional details on parking allocations will be included in the final agreement and that the project will be financed in part through the Downtown Westminster TIF and a GID when those revenues stabilize.","Council approved a development agreement with Prime West Development LLC for Block C5 in downtown Westminster. Staff said the project will rely on TIF and GID revenue, estimated annual parking income, and a multi-stage payment schedule; Councilor Ireland raised parking sufficiency concerns. The first-reading motion passed 6-1.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":44,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":50,"_51":116,"_53":117,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":118,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":119,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6585347,"Council sends 0.4% sales-tax question to November ballot to fund fire, EMS and street repairs",3692,7046000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681155-e3d85a62f6c99a0af49145a33a68a998&start=3354&end=7046","/articles/6585347/Westminster/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Council-sends-04-sales-tax-question-to-November-ballot-to-fund-fire-EMS-and-street-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585347-0b54961aedcd6efef6d5b8482c8524da/orig.mp4?Expires=1770643595&Signature=Aq~5zi8NoRcqjSbcVzWjJKfnLnI0FyaPftsx7GSuAJhVGNRYkbL8SoZIsull0D6yY9JjdBXWt23cTrzN7aDNG8vTG~0OEBaf2WT4mm4VNGAlU1KOxcufmSLv9-vfhwOOUhhY9D4e2r9cASHr1HaPZIp-vEaPu-ezJpkKMJojlrgyTvaqIthrHu1FjVZZh5CITF1ozB6t6FcriyPdN35mgFvOzX5NrIK8-XbX4DQiXAERJqF9q5y8arXYufjG3ot3TrbdS0JgzfG0S216GlAcIqROZ~2gz2tPEDPEPHUAFF6aZDGDxR9NurhixvOsPBznslPpYVU-G6JVPnF-VIo1LA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Westminster City Council voted 6-1 on Aug. 25 to place a 0.4% sales and use tax question before voters at the Nov. 4, 2025 coordinated election to reduce emergency medical and fire response times, maintain emergency services citywide, construct a new fire station, rebuild an aged fire station, and improve neighborhood streets.

City Manager Jody Andrews told council the ballot language lists four specific uses: “Reduce response time and maintain emergency services citywide by hiring a minimum of 30 firefighters, emergency medical, and support personnel, including personnel for new stations in North and Central Westminster; construct and operate a new fire station in Central Westminster; provide and maintain emergency vehicles and equipment and modernize facilities, including rebuilding Station Number 3; and improve, maintain, and prioritize neighborhood streets and city roadways with a minimum of $2,000,000 annually.” He said the city will track positions and equipment funded by the measure in an auditable report, as was done for a prior voter-approved public safety measure.

Council debate emphasized public-safety urgency and fiscal transparency. Councilor Obi Izzati, an EMT, said, “when seconds count, underfunded emergency services can mean the difference between life and death,” and urged passage. Supporters cited rising call volumes and aging facilities; opponents raised concerns about the local tax burden. Councilor Christine Ireland voted no, saying she opposed raising sales tax now and questioned whether the ballot text should more clearly state the expected final sales-tax rate for residents.

Council members and staff said the ballot question is intended to fund at least 30 new firefighter/EMS/support positions, create two new stations (including one in Central Westminster), modernize equipment and facilities, and dedicate at least $2 million annually to streets. Andrews said the city will publish auditable reporting showing how revenue is spent and which positions and apparatus are supported by the measure if voters approve it.

The procedural motion to place the question on the ballot was moved by Councilor DeMott and seconded by Councilor Hutt. Roll-call votes were recorded as: DeMott — yes; Izzati — yes; Hutt — yes; McNally (Mayor) — yes; Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Narmela — yes; Ireland — no; Carmelia — yes. The motion passed 6-1.

If approved by voters, the council and staff said the city would phase hires and capital work, and provide regular public accounting of how proceeds are expended.

Proponents have already organized a citizens group and informational material; staff said further public outreach will be handled outside the city’s resources in compliance with Colorado Fair Campaign Practices Act restrictions.","Westminster City Council voted 6-1 to place a 0.4% sales and use tax question on the Nov. 4, 2025 ballot to hire firefighters, build and modernize fire stations and provide a minimum of $2 million a year for neighborhood streets; City Manager Jody Andrews and councilors outlined specific uses and an auditable reporting commitment.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance — Westminster City Council, Aug. 25, 2025

Council approves economic development agreement for adaptive reuse of former Low Dose site

Council bans retail sale of dogs and cats; ordinance passes 6-1

Council approves Prime West development agreement for Downtown Block C5; project includes 188 public parking spaces and TIF-backed payments

Council sends 0.4% sales-tax question to November ballot to fund fire, EMS and street repairs