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Votes at a glance: Lakewood council passes consent agenda, neighborhood budgets and right‑of‑way vacation
Summary
The council approved the consent agenda, business improvement district budgets and several ordinances on first reading; it also approved a right‑of‑way vacation and other routine items during the Sept. 22 meeting.
Lakewood City Council on Sept. 22 approved a multi‑item consent agenda and a set of routine ordinances and resolutions. Highlights from the meeting’s votes include budgets for two business improvement districts, a nomination to a BID board and final action on a right‑of‑way vacation.
Consent agenda and resolutions (vote recorded 11–0 unless noted): - R2025‑56: Approving the 2026 budget for the Alameda Corridor Business Improvement District (approved as part of the consent agenda). - R2025‑57: Approving the 2026 operating plan for the Alameda Corridor Business Improvement District (consent agenda). - R2025‑58: Approving the 2026 budget for the Lakewood West Colfax Business Improvement District (consent agenda). - R2025‑59: Approving the 2026 operating plan for the Lakewood West Colfax Business Improvement District (consent agenda). - Nomination: Approval of the nomination of Ryan McNeil for appointment to the Board of Directors for the Lakewood West Colfax Business Improvement District (consent agenda).
The council approved minutes and introduced several ordinances on first reading during the consent process; the clerk recorded the consent motion and the council adopted the items by vote.
Right‑of‑way vacation (final action): The council adopted O2025‑31 on second and final reading, vacating unimproved excess City right‑of‑way at 10500 West 205th Avenue (a former Jefferson County school site). Staff said the parcels are not aligned with existing improved streets and recommended reserving easements in the event utilities are discovered. Council voted 11–0 on final reading after a brief staff presentation.
Other procedural items: - Several ordinances were introduced on first reading and set for public hearing on dates specified in each ordinance (included in clerk’s record).
