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Business and neighborhood speakers urge action on Old Town safety and call for a north Jefferson navigation center
Summary
At the March 4 meeting multiple public commenters described safety incidents in Old Town Arvada and urged the council to pursue a navigation center and stronger measures to protect historic downtown properties and people.
Several speakers during the public comment period told the Arvada City Council of safety and property‑damage incidents in Old Town and urged more city involvement to address homelessness and protect residents, children and historic buildings.
Scott Spears, who identified himself as the owner of five Old Town businesses, described repeated incidents and a recent early‑morning fire he said was set on a Schoolhouse rooftop deck. “This isn’t the first time council’s heard from me… I was here to speak for the many problems our staff and our clients are…
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