Unintended Consequences: Fire Rules, Housing Costs, and Local
Amenities
A motion was made by Council Member Chacon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Noble, to amend the motion to add South Adams County Fire Protection District to
the presentation and a study of wildfires in the area. VOTE: 4 - Aye, 4 - Nay (Dukes,
Ford, Kim, Teter), 1 - Excused (Madera). Motion failed.
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member
Ford, to direct the City Manager to add a study session in June to provide a
brief review of the history behind the fire suppression requirement for new
housing developments; discuss the impact this requirement has had on the
development of diverse housing types that contribute to attainable housing;
and explore how it may be a deterrent for future amenities such as
neighborhood grocery stores, restaurants, and family-friendly gathering
spaces. VOTE:
7 - Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Teter, Council
Member Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council
Member Douglas
Aye:
1 - Council Member Millard-Chacon
1 - Council Member Madera
Nay:
Excused:
Bringing Amenities to Wards 3 & 4: Rethinking Impact Fees
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member
Ford, to direct the City Manager to add a study session agenda item in June to
review the City’s current impact fees, including how they influence housing
affordability, economic development, and the feasibility of community-serving
projects such as roads; and provide recommendations on where impact fees
should be set to align with neighboring cities and remain competitive in
attracting future amenities—such as restaurants, grocery stores. VOTE:
8 - Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Teter, Council
Member Millard-Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes,
Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas
Aye:
1 - Council Member Madera
Excused:
Sponsorship for Adams 14 Education Foundation
A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Mayor Douglas, to
donate $1,750 to the Adams 14 Education Foundation for their 14er Fest.
VOTE:
8 - Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Teter, Council
Member Millard-Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes,
Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas
Aye:
1 - Council Member Madera
Excused:
Presentations
7.