The City of Wheat Ridge City Council on Oct. 13 approved multiple routine and substantive items by unanimous votes. Key outcomes:

• Building code update (Council Bill 20‑2025) — The council approved on first reading an ordinance adopting by reference the 2024 editions of the International Building and related codes, with local conforming amendments. The council set a public hearing for Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. (hybrid: council chambers and virtual). Vote: 8 ayes, 0 nays. The ordinance will return for public hearing and subsequent readings as required.

• Cancel study session (Nov. 3, 2025) — The council voted to cancel the Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 study session because the municipal election is Nov. 4, 2025. Vote: unanimous; motion carried.

• Award contract — The council awarded a construction contract to TCC Corporation for the Clear Creek Crossing RTD bus terminal and driver relief station. The award was for a base amount of $625,044.18 plus a contingency of $62,504, for a total authorized amount of $687,548.18. Councilmembers said the terminal is intended to restore bus service to neighborhoods west of Wadsworth and improve transit connections; construction was expected to start in mid‑November and finish in mid‑February. Vote: 8 ayes, 0 nays.

• Radio systems agreement (Resolution 50‑2025) — The council approved a resolution amending the city’s agreement with West Metro to transition a part‑time radio specialist position to a full‑time radio systems administrator and to adjust the cost‑sharing among participating jurisdictions. Vote: 8 ayes, 0 nays.

The meeting record shows the council asked a number of clarifying questions on the bus terminal project (service timing depends on RTD schedule changes) and on the radio agreement (cost allocation based on number of radios). No items failed; each listed motion passed unanimously.

Votes at a glance (key items)

- Council Bill 20‑2025 (ordinance first reading): Adopt 2024 International Building Codes; set public hearing Oct. 27, 2025. Outcome: First reading approved; public hearing set. Vote: 8‑0.

- Motion to cancel Nov. 3 study session: Outcome: Approved. Vote: unanimous.

- Contract award to TCC Corporation: Base $625,044.18; contingency $62,504; total $687,548.18. Purpose: Clear Creek Crossing RTD bus terminal/driver relief station. Outcome: Approved. Vote: 8‑0.

- Resolution 50‑2025: First amendment to agreement for radio specialist services to designate a radio systems administrator (West Metro). Outcome: Approved. Vote: 8‑0.

No other final ordinances or budgets were adopted at the Oct. 13 meeting; several items were approvals on first reading or motions to set hearings.