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Commerce City Council — December 15, 2025: budget, housing, land‑use, public safety and economic development actions

Commerce CityDec 15, 20253 min read

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The Commerce City Council met on December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers (hybrid via Zoom). All nine council members were present. Council approved consent items including multiple budget amendments and ordinances, introduced an ADU land‑use ordinance on first reading, adopted a resolution to proceed with a police substation design amendment, approved a final plat for Murray Family Farms Filing No. 2, advanced a comprehensive plan land‑use amendment on first reading, approved a Community Sponsorship Protocol (timeline amended to 60 days), and directed staff to prepare a resolution reaffirming commitment to economic growth and business partnership. The council held an executive session concerning agreements and negotiation strategy with Kroenke Soccer Stadium, LLC and adjourned at 11:56 PM.

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Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous).
Directed the City Manager and staff to create 'A Resolution Reaffirming Commerce City’s Commitment to Economic Growth and Business Partnership', amended to reference prior Blue Ribbon Economic Development Committee efforts (motion approved unanimously).
Canceled the December 22, 2025 study session (unanimous).
Approved the 2026 proclamations list (unanimous).
Approved the Community Sponsorship Protocol with a friendly amendment changing the recommended submission timeline from 90 to 60 days (unanimous).
Adopted the Consent Agenda, which included multiple ordinances and resolutions such as budget amendments (Ord 2724, Ord 2734, Ord 2741), recognition of a DOLA grant for a Housing Action Plan (Ord 2726), and authorization ordinances related to sales and use tax revenue bonds (Ord 2725) (consent motion approved unanimously as amended).
Introduced and approved on first reading Ordinance 2737 to allow accessory dwelling units (approved by council as seated).
Adopted Resolution 2025-184 authorizing a second amendment to professional services with D2C Architects, Inc. for design services for the new police substation (unanimous).
Adopted Resolution 2025-135 approving the final plat for Murray Family Farms Filing No. 2 (~72 acres) (unanimous).
Introduced and approved on first reading LUP25-0002, amending the Commerce City 2045 Comprehensive Plan economic development and residential framework maps for property near East 120th Avenue and Chambers Road (unanimous).
Entered executive session under C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) for legal advice and negotiation strategy regarding existing agreements with Kroenke Soccer Stadium, LLC (motions to enter executive session approved).
Adjourned the meeting at 11:56 PM; city clerk read titles of adopted ordinances and resolutions in accord with the city charter.

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