Residents press council on crosswalks, homelessness services and oppose a ceremonial Charlie Kirk day

Citizens used the three-minute public-comment period to press the council on neighborhood safety, homelessness and a controversial honorary day.

Max Whisner, a Nevada Avenue resident, requested marked north-south and east-west crosswalks at several intersections to improve pedestrian safety near Colorado College and downtown. Todd Frisbee, the citys traffic engineer, replied that while people may legally cross at unmarked intersections, the city does not routinely install marked crosswalks on two-way stop-controlled intersections; instead the city prefers strategic controlled crossings with signs, stop control or signals, or physical calming (bump-outs), particularly where the spacing between crossings is unusually long. Council members said they would explore options, short-term signage, and prioritize controlled crossings where appropriate.

Wally Waller, a licensed public-health mental-health professional, urged the city to enter a memorandum of understanding with his organizations and city partners to create a continuum of care for people experiencing homelessness, particularly as cold weather approaches. Council members directed him to city staff (Sam) for follow-up and suggested longer-term conversations.

Michelle Weisblatt Dane spoke against establishing an official Charlie Kirk day and asked the council to reconsider, citing published statements she described as offensive to several communities; Council members clarified that the item was a one-time single-day recognition rather than an annual holiday and noted that votes on the matter had concluded.