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At a glance: Lakewood council approves utility fees, leases and design money; traffic interchange design funds advanced
Summary
The Lakewood City Council approved multiple routine and second-reading items Tuesday, including utility fee resolutions and several ordinances on second reading. A $460,000 supplemental appropriation for design work on the US 6/Wadsworth interchange was approved and council authorized land-right steps for separated bike lanes on South Garrison.
Lakewood City Council on Feb. 10 approved several items on consent and second reading after routine public hearings.
Votes at a glance
- Resolutions R2025-7 and R2025-8 (water and sewer fees): Council adopted resolutions establishing certain sewer and water fees for customers of the Lakewood utilities. Councilor Cruz had pulled the items for discussion, noting these fee changes reflect rising program costs; both resolutions passed 9-0.
- Ordinance O2025-2 (lease at 1800 S. Indiana Street): The council approved on second reading an agreement to lease property and structures at 1800 South Indiana Street between Odyssey Colorado LLC and Bonneville International Corporation. No public comment was received; the ordinance passed 9-0 on second reading.
- Ordinance O2025-3 (updates to real property transaction processes): The council approved amendments to the Municipal Code updating terms and processes associated with real property transactions; the item passed 9-0 on second reading.
- Ordinance O2025-4 (US 6/Wadsworth interchange aesthetics): Council authorized a $460,000 supplemental capital appropriation to pay a consultant to design aesthetic enhancements for the US 6/Wadsworth interchange. Councilors praised the multi-year coordination with CDOT; staff said plans and bidding are expected in early 2026 and construction could take roughly 2½ to 3 years, with substantial completion near 2028. The ordinance passed 9-0 on second reading.
- Ordinance O2025-5 (vacating right-of-way at 3278 S. Wadsworth Boulevard): The council vacated a right-of-way and easement on the east side of the property at 3278 S. Wadsworth Boulevard on second reading; the vote was 9-0.
- Ordinance O2025-6 (intent to acquire property for separated bike lanes on South Garrison): The council declared its intent to acquire interests in property for separated bike lanes north of W. Alameda Avenue, and authorized negotiations, acceptance of conveyances and potential condemnation subject to further council approval. The measure passed 9-0 on second reading.
- Consent agenda: The council approved acceptance of a deed from the Mile High Flood District for 7650 West Second Avenue and approved council minutes and other routine items; the consent agenda passed 9-0.
What this means: Most items were routine or followed public-staff briefings; the US 6/Wadsworth item drew substantive council praise for its design goals and a timeline from staff that showed design and bidding in 2026 and construction wrapping around 2028. The separated-bike-lane item gives staff explicit authority to negotiate property interests and pursue eminent-domain options if necessary, subject to future council approval.
Formal actions recorded
- R2025-7 — adoption of sewer fees, motion passed 9-0 (mover: Mayor; second: Councilor, recorded). - R2025-8 — adoption of water fees, passed 9-0. - O2025-2, O2025-3, O2025-4, O2025-5, O2025-6 — ordinances advanced on second reading or adopted on second reading; votes 9-0 each.
Next steps: Several matters require follow-up (contract execution, consultant work, property negotiations). The US 6/Wadsworth aesthetic consultant will be contracted to integrate design into the CDOT plans; staff said bidding is expected in 2026 and construction may run through 2028.
