5PM City Council Study Session @ City Hall

Meeting Agenda
Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 5PM
Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
Send comments on any of the following topics to PublicComment@cityofgolden.net BEFORE 3PM
Provide in-person comment (limited to 3 minutes) during the Business Meeting, at 7:45PM.

Tonight's Study Session begins at 5PM. The Business Meeting will begin at 7:45PM. Public comment is not allowed during the study session, though you can send written public comment ahead of time. In-person public comment must wait until the Business Meeting at 7:45PM.

Tonight's Study Session Topics:

Parks and Rec Master Plan
This plan, which will come before Council for approval on November 25th, describes the City's plan for maintaining and expanding parks & rec services. Learn more.
GDGID Policy
The Golden Downtown General Improvement District (GDGID) was established in 1963 to acquire downtown parking. Downtown commercial properties pay tax to fund this goal. The 2025 budget anticipated $52,000 in GDGID tax revenue. Since the City started charging for parking in 2017 it has a much more significant revenue source: they anticipate making $550-600K on fees and fines. Accordingly, Council may choose to lower the mill levy for downtown properties. There may also consider dissolving the GDGID taxing district. Learn more.
2026 Proposed Budget
Since the last time Council reviewed the 2026 budget, the City has received several grants for road, bridge, and alley maintenance, wildfire mitigation, and police & fire department funding. Learn more.
Special Events Recommendations
The Communications Director and Special Events Coordinator will discuss city costs related to our various special events. Some events cover their own expenses will others receive unpaid services from the City, including Buffalo Bill Days, the Farmers Market, 4th of July Celebration, High School Homecoming Parade. The Special Events Committee provides some suggestions for how (and whether) events should be treated more equitably. Learn more.
Mines IGA
This Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the School of Mines represents the ongoing effort to agree on operational and construction plans. As a state institution, the School of Mines is not bound by City of Golden zoning restraints. They don't pay property tax, but the City is required to provide police and fire protection. Such topics require frequent discussion and negotiation. Some of that is captured in this IGA. Learn more.