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Brighton City Council Meeting - August 4, 2026: Youth Commission Sworn In, Multiple Resolutions Approved

City Council — Tuesday, August 4, 2026
BodyBrighton, Colorado
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, August 4, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
1:06

Good evening.

1:08

I'd like to call the order of our city council meeting for Tuesday, August fourth, twenty twenty six.

1:13

I'm gonna ask Councilmember Fiddler to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

1:42

Thank you.

1:42

Um Madam City Clerk, please call roll.

1:45

Mayor Mills.

1:46

Here.

1:47

Mayor Pro Tempadilla?

1:49

Here.

1:49

Councilmember Carvajal.

1:51

She's traveling.

1:52

Council Member Collins.

1:54

Here.

1:54

Councilmember Fiddler.

1:56

Here.

1:57

Councilmember Green.

1:58

I still have a key.

1:59

Councilmember Snyder.

2:01

Here.

2:01

Councilmember Tadeo.

2:03

Present.

2:04

Councilmember Worth?

2:05

Here.

2:06

You have a quorum, Your Honor.

2:07

Thank you.

2:08

Next, the approval of oh no, not the approval.

2:11

Hold on.

2:13

Madam City Clerk, please read the consent agenda to the record.

2:16

Item two A, approval of the July seventh, twenty twenty six City Council minutes.

2:21

Item two B, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Brighton, Colorado, appointing members to the City of Brighton Youth Commission for terms ending in June of twenty twenty-eight.

2:31

Thank you.

2:31

What is a pleasure, Council?

2:33

Council Member Green.

2:34

Thank you, Mayor.

2:35

I approve of the August Fourth consent agenda.

2:37

Can I make a motion to approve it?

2:40

And then Councilmember Fiddler.

2:42

Thank you, Mayor.

2:43

I'll second.

2:44

We have a first and second to approve the consent agenda as presented.

2:48

Roll call vote.

2:55

Motion passes eight to zero and one absent.

3:00

Next is the approval of the regular agenda.

3:03

When our screen's clear, who'd like to make that motion?

3:08

Councilmember Snyder.

3:10

I move to approve the regular agenda as presented.

3:13

And Councilmember Tadeo.

3:15

Thank you.

3:16

I'll second that.

3:17

We have a first and second to approve the regular agenda.

3:21

Roll call vote.

3:32

Moving on to ceremonies.

3:34

Why everybody's here, right?

3:35

Item four A.

3:37

Swear in Brighton Youth Commission and Brighton Youth Impact members.

3:46

I forgot how to turn on my microphone.

3:49

It's good to be back.

3:50

Thank you all.

3:51

I appreciate that.

3:52

If you are here this evening to be sworn in, please join us at the podium and our city clerk will meet you there.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Public Engagement█████████████████████21%
Procedural████████████████████20%
Budget Equity Analysis████████████████████20%
Engineering And Infrastructure██████████10%
Youth Programs█████████9%
Community Engagement███████7%
Water And Wastewater Management█████5%
Economic Development█████5%
Miscellaneous██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Brighton City Council Meeting - August 4, 2026

The Brighton City Council met on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Mayor Gregory Mills presided. Roll call showed eight council members present (Mills, Padilla, Collins, Fiedler, Green, Snyder, Taddeo, Worth) with Councilmember Carbajal absent. The meeting included the swearing-in of new Youth Commission and Youth IMPACT members, a public hearing on a metro district service plan amendment, an ordinance update for election and procurement procedures, and two resolutions for road construction and an intergovernmental agreement.

Consent Calendar

  • ID-229-26: Approval of the July 7, 2026 City Council minutes – approved via 8-0 roll call (one absent).
  • ID-230-26: Resolution appointing members to the Brighton Youth Commission for terms ending June 2028 – approved as part of the consent agenda.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Tom Lampo offered a prayer for the community, lifting up students, teachers, military personnel, and city leaders.
  • Todd Quimby (owner of Brighton Crest & Liquors) reported an extremely high water bill ($652/month for a business with minimal water use) and requested a variance to reduce the service line size without costly excavation. The mayor referred the matter to staff for follow-up.

Ceremonies

  • Swearing-in of Youth Commission and Youth IMPACT Members: The city clerk administered the oath to a large group of middle and high school students. Isaac, a Growing Grads intern and new Youth Commission member, spoke about the program's value in engaging youth in local government. Each new member introduced themselves by name and grade. Council praised the youth for their volunteerism.

Public Hearing: Prairie Center Metropolitan District No. 7 Service Plan Amendment (ID-238-26)

  • Presentation: Associate Planner Stephanie Iams explained the request for a second amendment to the 2006 service plan. The district seeks to refund existing bonds, extend the bond maturity limit from 25 to 30 years, and replace the 2025 new money debt restriction with a 40-year mill levy limit (consistent with the city’s model service plan). The change would lower the debt service mill levy from 63.495 to 39.617 starting in 2027.
  • Applicant Testimony: Dave Burke, board president (resident-controlled board of 370 homeowners), described the goal of reducing property taxes by an estimated $750–$950 per home per year. No additional debt is being added; any future debt would require a resident vote.
  • Public Comment: Tom Ganosh, a Prairie Center resident, spoke in support. Several digital comments expressed opposition, but staff noted a response had been submitted.
  • Council Discussion: Councilmembers questioned total debt, interest costs, and the 30-year term vs. 25-year option. Matt Chorsky (DA Davidson) confirmed outstanding debt of ~$9 million, with $1.3 million in accrued unpaid interest. Under a 30-year amortization, total debt would increase from ~$17.3 million (current structure) to ~$20 million, but the mill levy reduction provides immediate tax relief. Councilmember Fiedler estimated a $1,000/year savings for a $600,000 home. Councilmember Snyder expressed concern about long-term total cost, while others supported giving the resident board flexibility. The board’s vote was unanimous (5-0).
  • Outcome: Motion to approve the resolution passed 8-0 (one absent).

Ordinances for Initial Consideration

  • ID-237-26: Ordinance amending Articles 2-4 and 3-4 of the Brighton Municipal Code (elections, council procedures, appropriations, and procurement). Deputy City Attorney Yasmina Gibbons outlined changes: aligning petition cure deadlines with state law (64 days before election), clarifying computation of time for elections, prohibiting reintroduction of denied ordinances for one year, moving construction solicitations from newspaper to online only, and changing protest filing deadline to five days after contract award.
  • Outcome: Motion to approve passed 8-0 (one absent).

Resolutions

  • ID-232-26 – North 40th Avenue Construction Contract: Resolution accepting the proposal of Mid City Corporation for $2,794,259 to construct a missing roadway segment between Bridge Street and Garcia Avenue, including sidewalks, curb and gutter, ADA ramps, waterline improvements, storm drainage, and a detention pond. Public Works Deputy Director Armando Guzo presented. Construction expected to start late August or early September 2026.
    • Outcome: Motion approved 8-0 (one absent).
  • ID-233-26 – IGA with School District 27J: Resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement for regional detention pond construction and maintenance, easements, and right-of-way. Manager Labri presented, noting bus access would be maintained during construction. Councilmember Fiedler relayed thanks from 27J’s COO.
    • Outcome: Motion approved 8-0 (one absent).

Reports

  • Mayor Mills: Attended ADCOG dinner, City BBQ, police swearing-in ceremony, E470/Sable Interchange ribbon cutting, Metro Denver State of the Cities address, and Chamber Synorama event. Encouraged council to participate in future host tables.
  • City Manager Martinez: Reported board vacancies: Brighton Urban Renewal Authority (3), Historic Preservation Commission (3+1 alternate), Housing Authority (2+2 alternates), District Plan Commission (1), Sustainability Advisory Board (2 youth members – criteria being updated). Noted removal of one barrier at the intersection project and thanked staff for support during his leave.
  • Council Reports:
    • Councilmember Collins: Thanks to staff.
    • Councilmember Snyder: Enjoyed City BBQ; DDA board fully seated, first meeting August 5.
    • Councilmember Fiedler: Thanks to staff.
    • Councilmember Taddeo: Announced new Alzheimer’s support group at the adult rec center – informational talk September 4 (1 PM), monthly meetings starting October (free).
    • Councilmember Green: Promoted Chamber mixer at Wolf & Honey (Aug 5), adult night at Oasis (Aug 7), ZZ Top cover band El Loco Fandango at Armory (Aug 7), Brighton on Broadway (Aug 14).
    • Councilmember Wirth: E470 ribbon cutting; Colorado 7 Coalition meeting focused on corridor complete plan; celebrated Cheryl’s retirement.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening. I'd like to call the order of our city council meeting for Tuesday, August fourth, twenty twenty six. I'm gonna ask Councilmember Fiddler to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you. Um Madam City Clerk, please call roll. Mayor Mills. Here. Mayor Pro Tempadilla? Here. Councilmember Carvajal. She's traveling. Council Member Collins. Here. Councilmember Fiddler. Here. Councilmember Green. I still have a key. Councilmember Snyder. Here. Councilmember Tadeo. Present. Councilmember Worth? Here. You have a quorum, Your Honor. Thank you. Next, the approval of oh no, not the approval. Hold on. Madam City Clerk, please read the consent agenda to the record. Item two A, approval of the July seventh, twenty twenty six City Council minutes. Item two B, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Brighton, Colorado, appointing members to the City of Brighton Youth Commission for terms ending in June of twenty twenty-eight. Thank you. What is a pleasure, Council? Council Member Green. Thank you, Mayor. I approve of the August Fourth consent agenda. Can I make a motion to approve it? And then Councilmember Fiddler. Thank you, Mayor. I'll second. We have a first and second to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call vote. Motion passes eight to zero and one absent. Next is the approval of the regular agenda. When our screen's clear, who'd like to make that motion? Councilmember Snyder. I move to approve the regular agenda as presented. And Councilmember Tadeo. Thank you. I'll second that. We have a first and second to approve the regular agenda.

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