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Thornton Meetings for the Week of February 3, 2025

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Check the calendar page for the latest updates, locations, and video meeting links where available.

The documents page provides agendas where available.

Monday, February 3, 2025

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

  • Council Planning Session & Special Meeting, 5:45 – 6:45pm
    • See agenda notes below

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

  • Planning Commission Meeting, 6 – 10pm
  • North I-25 Coalition Meeting, 6:30 – 8pm

Thursday, February 6, 2025

  • TAF (Thornton Assistance Funds Committee) Kickoff Meeting, 3:30 – 6:30pm

City Council 2/4 Agenda

Briefings

A. Federal Legislative Update
B. Strategic Grant Plan Update
C. Development Code Update – Review of Draft Article 2 (Development Review Procedures) Part 1
D. Virtual Town Hall Format and Dates
E. Short-term disability briefing.
F. An ordinance amending City Code Sections 26-57, 26-176, 26-221, 26-226 through 26-228, 26-230, 26-256 and 26-293 of the Thornton City Code to increase purchasing limits established in the Purchasing Ordinance.

Other Discussion


A. Board and Committee Reports:
a. Smart Commute Board Meeting
b. NATA Board Meeting
c. AC-REP Leadership Circle Meeting
d. Highway 7 Coalition Meeting

B. Council Discussion Items

Executive Session regarding a potential incentive agreement for a retail-focused mixed-use project on the northwest corner of the intersection of Quebec and 144th Streets in the City of Thornton.

Notable Agenda Items

Virtual Town Hall: Zoom Meeting vs. Talk Show Format

  • Zoom meeting: 55+ minutes Q&A time
  • Talk show: 20 minutes +/- Q&A time

Given the history of Thornton city council and mayor avoiding extended questions from constituents wherever possible, their option for the talk show formatting would not be surprising, which gives them a chance to spin narratives instead of facing dissent from their citizens.

Incentive Executive Session

  • When is the last time the city has released a cost/benefit report for these incentive agreements?
    • How many businesses that get incentives have a unionized workforce?
    • How long do businesses that get incentives stay in business in Thornton?

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