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Votes at a glance: Wheat Ridge council schedules several hearings and adopts resolutions on state bills; rezoning of Lutheran campus approved
Summary
At its April meeting the Wheat Ridge City Council approved the Lutheran Legacy Campus rezoning and took action on several procedural ordinances and legislative resolutions: multiple first‑reading ordinances were set for May 12 public hearings and the council adopted resolutions opposing two state bills and supporting one.
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — Beyond Monday’s extensive public hearing on the Lutheran Legacy Campus, the Wheat Ridge City Council moved a group of procedural land‑use and legislative items. Items with formal motions and council action included first‑reading approvals that set public hearings, plus adoption of three legislative resolutions.
Votes and short outcomes from the meeting:
- Council Bill 06‑2025 (Lutheran Legacy Campus rezoning) — Approved on second reading (see separate story). Council ordered publication and the ordinance takes effect immediately upon adoption at second reading.
- Council Bill 07‑2025 — Ordinance amending the Wheat Ridge code concerning Urban Renewal Authority membership (increase to 13 members). Approved on first reading; public hearing set for May 12, 2025.
- Council Bill 09‑2025 — Ordinance amending Wheat Ridge code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Approved on first reading; public hearing set for May 12, 2025.
- Council Bill 10‑2025 — Ordinance amending residential occupancy limits to comply with charter and state law updates. Approved on first reading; public hearing set for May 12, 2025.
- Resolution 23‑2025 — City council resolution opposing HB25‑1220 (Regulation of medical nutrition therapy). Adopted unanimously.
- Resolution 24‑2025 — City council resolution opposing HB25‑1300 (Workers’ compensation benefits proof of entitlement). Adopted unanimously; staff said the measure would increase administrative complexity and raise insurance costs.
- Resolution 25‑2025 — City council resolution supporting SB25‑030 (Increase transportation mode choice, reduce emissions). Adopted unanimously; the council explained the city’s support for identifying multimodal improvements and coordinating with CDOT and regional planners.
Most of these items were handled as first‑reading procedural motions that set public hearing dates for May 12, 2025, except the Lutheran rezoning (item 1), which the council adopted on second reading after extended public comment and staff presentations. Several motions to set hearings were moved and seconded on the council floor and carried without extended debate.
