Greeley City Council Regular Meeting – June 2, 2026

The Greeley City Council met on June 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers and via Zoom. The meeting included recognitions, citizen comments, consent agenda approvals, and decisions on stormwater contracts, park naming, affordable housing bonds, and executive sessions. Items 17 and 18 (Great Western Industrial Park annexations and zoning) were removed from the agenda. All votes were unanimous 7-0.

Recognitions and Proclamations

• Pride Month Proclamation (6:02 PM): Mayor Hall proclaimed June 2026 as Pride Month. Representatives from Northern Colorado Equality, PFLAG Greeley, the Transharmonic Choir, and the JEDI Advocacy Council received the proclamation.
• UNC Women's Volleyball International Goodwill Tour (6:06 PM): Proclamation declaring June 2, 2026, as University of Northern Colorado Women's Volleyball International Goodwill Tour Day. Head Coach Lyndsey Oates and team members accepted. The team will tour Japan (June 14–24), visiting sister city Mariah, Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo.
• "What's Great About Greeley" Report (6:10 PM): Mayor Pro Tem McDonald recognized Greeley West teacher Manuel Robles (Tri-State Golden Gloves Hall of Fame), University High School baseball team (3A state finals), and UNC graduate Cameron Lucas (Fulbright Scholar to Germany).

Consent Calendar

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2026, and May 12, 2026, work session.
• Canceled June 23, 2026, work session.
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with CDOT for state highway maintenance.
• Approved IGA with Greeley Urban Renewal Authority for 10th Street TIF District Tenant Relocation Project.
• Officially named the new dog park "The Barkyard."
• Officially named Triple Creek Natural Area.
• Items 9–10 and 12–15 approved 7-0 at 6:56 PM. Items 11 and 16 were pulled for separate discussion.

Public Comments & Testimony

Twelve residents spoke during Citizen Input (6:10–6:45 PM):

1. Scott Royer – Requested flashing red lights (not yellow) at crosswalk on 16th Street near Greeley Central High School for pedestrian safety.
2. Steve Teets – Complained about squeaking bus brakes and unsafe e-bikes/e-scooters on sidewalks; urged ordinances to keep them off sidewalks.
3. Mary Metzger – Supported incorporating a Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) into the Catalyst project to ensure public input if the project proceeds.
4. Tiffany Simmons – Criticized former city manager Raymond Lee’s spending (luxury taxis, expensive meals, excessive travel) and urged better oversight; noted budget crisis partly due to lack of accountability.
5. Rachel Burdan – Opposed Catalyst project; claimed feasibility studies (CBRE, HLA, Newmark) show it is not profitable; suggested putting the project to a public vote in November.
6. Bill Gillard – Stressed that the moral obligation on Catalyst debt must be honored to protect city credit rating; warned that reneging would harm future borrowing and reputation.
7. Shawna Bell – Alleged police misconduct, human trafficking, and false reporting; called for investigations and oversight.
8. Peggy Sue Squires – Questioned why the June 10 downtown Civic Center meeting was held at Funplex (no bus service); also asked for a public vote on Catalyst.
9. Jeremy Anderson – Raised concerns about Parks and Recreation youth sports funding cuts, session reductions from two weeks to one week, and lack of answers from staff.
10. Tanya Garcia – Raised e-bike safety concerns on sidewalks and advocated for regulation.
11. Evan Peterson – Suggested community-focused initiatives (city-run grocery, farm-to-table, streetcars) instead of developer-led projects like Catalyst; criticized potential gentrification.
12. Jeffrey Kennedy – Defended the West Greeley Oversight Committee process, thanked staff for transparency, and said the committee is doing thorough work; countered misinformation about the project.

Discussion Items

• Item 11 – Downtown Stormwater Capital Improvement Projects Contract (7:00 PM): Councilmember Huddleston pulled the item for clarification. Sean Chambers (Water and Sewer Director) explained this is Phase 0, Task Order 2 with Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction for program management, model validation, public outreach, and design services (not construction). Priorities: Segments 1 and 2 of the 12th Street outfall (critical for downtown civic investments and Weld County IGA). Total 12th Street outfall estimated ~$125 million; citywide stormwater needs ~$300 million. Councilmember Huddleston requested clearer cost bookends in future phases. Resolution passed 7-0 at 7:04 PM.
• Item 16 – Naming Ferguson Park (7:10 PM): Pulled by Mayor Hall. Susan Murray (Parks) and Wendy Adams (Ferguson family) spoke. The 27-acre property was donated by the late Jim Ferguson, who planted all trees by hand. His son Mark ensured the legacy. The park will preserve natural features. Resolution passed 7-0.
• Item 20 – Private Activity Bond Allocations (7:10 PM): Housing Investment Manager Cece Cervantes and Rosine Bouobda presented. The city has accumulated $24,635,537 in PABs available (three-year retained balance). Three projects applied: Lincoln Avenue Communities (108 units, Island Grove renovation), Brickwell Development (120 new units, Hope Springs), High Plains Development (64 preserved units). Combined requests slightly exceeded available PABs; Housing for All Advisory Board adjusted allocations to meet 25% threshold for 4% tax credits. Total: 292 new/rehab units. Average PAB per unit ~$85,000; average total development cost ~$294,000 per unit. Another 90–100 additional units from separate 9% tax credit project expected soon. Motion approved 7-0 at 7:22 PM.

Key Outcomes

• **Consent Agenda (Items 9–10, 12–15) approved 7-0.
• **Item 11 (Stormwater Contract) passed 7-0.
• **Item 16 (Ferguson Park naming) passed 7-0.
• **Item 20 (PAB allocations) passed 7-0.
• **Executive Sessions (Items 21 and 22) authorized 7-0 for legal advice and strategy regarding West Greeley Project and disputes with Windsor (including wastewater lawsuit and annexation objections). Sessions began at 7:25 PM; first session ended at 8:50 PM; second session ended at 9:45 PM.
• **Motion to authorize City Attorney to prepare documents (Item 23) approved 7-0.
• Meeting adjourned after final executive session.