Greeley City Council Work Session – September 22, 2026

The Greeley City Council held a work session on September 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers. All seven council members were present. The session included reports from councilmembers, a detailed update on multiple transportation projects presented by staff, and a unanimous vote to enter executive session to receive legal advice regarding the Great Western Industrial Park annexation and a motion for reconsideration from the Town of Windsor. No formal action was taken on agenda items, consistent with the work session format.

Councilmember Reports

• Councilmember Olsen thanked staff for selecting a good photo and remarked on the 16th Street Celebration, noting the murals and UNC Bears presence despite rain.
• Mayor Pro Tem McDonald reported attending the Dream Team breakfast, a memorial service for a fallen firefighter, the UNC ribbon cutting on 16th Street, a Jobs of Hope event, and the Life Stories superhero run. He also noted that Michigan became the first college football team to start 2–0 after losing its season opener.
• Mayor Hall highlighted UNC’s football comeback win.

Discussion Items

• Transportation Projects Update (Seth Thornson and Savion): Staff provided updates on seven projects:
  • Union Pacific Quiet Zone: Five of seven crossings completed; work continues on the last two. 8th Street agreement finalized; construction slated for 2028.
  • 83rd & 10th Street Intersection: Scoped back to a focused intersection and turn lanes improvement. Design advertised; construction expected 2027–2028. Councilmember DeBoutez requested a timeline for the Highway 34 & 83rd Avenue intersection (staff to follow up).
  • Keep Greeley Moving (KGM): 2026 program bids opened favorably (allowing more work within budget); 2027 program to be released early. The program is subject to a 2028 ballot renewal. Councilmember Roth suggested signage to inform citizens about KGM-funded projects.
  • 16th Street Project: Celebrated as award-winning (APWA Colorado outreach award). Budget recap was provided later: roadway component bid $9,763,619.20 with no change orders; alley/parking lot component $1,574,777 plus one change order of $31,540. Public art and lighting are delayed. Councilmember DeBoutez noted that the concrete roundabouts appear dull and suggested adding mosaics, similar to Colorado Springs. Staff will follow up on budget specifics.
  • US 34 & County Road 17: In Weld County’s hands; CDOT comments received; final presentation being prepared; project manager not yet assigned.
  • O Street & 59th Avenue Roundabout: Completed June 26, on schedule and under budget ($100k extra geotech/oversight, but construction under budget). No change orders. Councilmember Olson raised concerns about trees and shrubs obstructing sight lines in the roundabout, making it difficult for drivers to judge gaps.
  • 10th Street Sidewalk: Bid under engineer’s estimate; expected completion by end of 2026 if weather permits.
• General question from Councilmember Olson: Asked about construction on 59th Avenue near Highway 34 (29th Street connection). Staff identified it as a development-led project for Rockridge Apartments, awaiting traffic signal poles. Duration estimate to be provided.

Key Outcomes

• The council voted unanimously (7–0) to enter executive session at 6:24 PM to receive legal advice regarding Great Western Industrial Park Annexations 1–15 and the motion for reconsideration from the Town of Windsor, under CRS §24-6-402(4)(b) and Greeley Municipal Code §2-151(A)(2).
• Staff will return in October to discuss the financing model for the Merg project.
• Councilmember DeBoutez’s request for a timeline on the Highway 34 & 83rd Avenue intersection will be addressed later by staff.
• Staff will follow up on the final budget numbers for the 16th Street project and the duration of construction on 59th Avenue.
• No other votes or formal decisions were taken during the work session.