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City Council Special Meeting
Published: Jul 7, 2026
Broomfield Declares July as Parks and Recreation Month, Praises Department's Successes
The City Council recognized July as Parks and Recreation Month with a proclamation. The proclamation highlights the integral role of parks and recreation in promoting health and wellness, supporting active lifestyles, and fostering community resilience. It acknowledges their contribution to the local economy through increased property values, tourism, business attraction, and crime reduction, while also contributing to environmental well-being. The Parks and Recreation Department was praised for its successful 'Great American Picnic' event. The month's national theme, 'The Power of Connection,' emphasizes how parks and recreation connect people through play, nature, and community. The department thanked its staff, including approximately 115 full-time professionals and numerous part-time staff, seasonal workers, and volunteers, for their dedication.
Broomfield Moves Forward with Updated Regulations for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The City Council considered and approved an ordinance on first reading concerning regulations for electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. The proposed ordinance updates the Broomfield Municipal Code to align with Colorado House Bill 24-1173, aiming to streamline the review process and encourage the development of EV charging infrastructure. Key changes include defining EV charging stations and equipment, and permitting them as a primary use in most commercial, industrial, and mixed-use zone districts. They will remain excluded from open space, agricultural, residential, transit overlay, and transit-oriented development zones to preserve their primary non-commercial intent. EV charging stations will continue to be allowed as accessory uses in almost all zoning districts. The ordinance also introduces safety measures, requiring a minimum five-foot setback from property lines and placement outside sight line clearance areas at intersections. The proposal was met with discussion regarding the exclusion of residential zones for primary use, the definition of primary use, and the potential impact on walkable communities versus car infrastructure. The ordinance passed on first reading with a unanimous vote.
Broomfield Council Approves 18-Month Moratorium on New Data Center Facilities
The City Council discussed and approved an ordinance establishing an 18-month temporary moratorium on land use applications for data center facilities. This pause is intended to allow the city time to develop specific regulations and standards for data centers, as the current municipal code lacks such provisions. The moratorium defines a data center facility as one with a projected load requirement of at least 10 megawatts, encompassing one or more buildings and corresponding electrical infrastructure. During this period, no new land use applications for data centers will be accepted or processed, though existing operations are not directly affected unless they involve expansion beyond the 10-megawatt threshold. The city cited rapid expansion of data centers and the need to address unique characteristics and impacts, including potential environmental and water usage concerns, as reasons for the moratorium. Similar moratoriums have been adopted by other jurisdictions, such as Boulder County. The ordinance was approved unanimously by the council.
Broomfield Adopts Model Service Plan for Metropolitan Districts to Enhance Transparency and Governance
The City Council approved a model service plan for metropolitan districts, aimed at increasing standardization, transparency, and accountability. This model plan addresses concerns from residents and council members regarding the complexity and financial obligations of metro districts. Key provisions include enhanced board recruitment and communication efforts, requiring public notices to be posted online and mailed, and mandating board meetings to occur within Broomfield and no more than two miles from any district boundary. It also expands reporting requirements, necessitates independent cost estimates for debt issuance, limits debt maturity to 40 years, outlines debt repayment schedules, and includes guidelines for developer advances. The model plan is intended to facilitate sustainable development while protecting future taxpayers and potentially reducing staff time in service plan reviews. The resolution was approved unanimously.
Broomfield Approves Master Plan for Wastewater Collection System
The City Council approved a resolution to enter into an agreement with Carollo Engineers Inc. for engineering services to develop a Wastewater Collection System Utility Master Plan. Broomfield currently lacks an updated plan, with the last one dating back to 1997. The master plan will serve as a blueprint to manage the city's over 1,060 miles of pipeline, focusing on the 335 miles of sewer lines. The project aims to enhance the city's ability to evaluate development and redevelopment projects by understanding the true costs associated with sewer infrastructure. It will create a 'dynamic twin' digital model of the sewer system to predict capacity, flow rates, and pipe sizes, crucial for future planning and infrastructure improvements. The plan is broken into three phases: asset inventory and condition evaluation, hydraulic modeling, and risk assessment for capital improvement planning. Carollo Engineers was selected due to their qualifications, competitive bidding process, and existing work with Broomfield on the water recovery facility. The project is anticipated to take 24 months, with a budget of $821,500 plus a contingency, funded by the 2026 budget.
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