On the agenda: Golden City Council Exec Session 4:30pm-Study Session 5pm-Regular Business Meeting 7:00pm - Nov 10, 2026 — Flock camera (Nov 10)

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City Council Exec Session 4:30pm-Study Session 5pm-Regular Business Meeting 7:00pm

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City Council City of Golden, Colorado November 10, 2026

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City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street
4:30 p.m. Regular Business Meeting - Executive Session
5:00 p.m. Study Session
7:00 p.m. Regular Business Meeting Reconvened




0 11-10-2026 CC Packet - Updated
11-10-2026 CC Agenda
2026 Council Planning Calendar
Council and Staff QA’s 11-10-2026

Regular Business Meeting Opening to enter into Executive Session - 4:30 p.m.







1)
Pledge of Allegiance




2)
Roll Call




3)
Approval of Agenda




4)
Motion to enter into Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b) and Golden Municipal Code Section 1.03.050(2), for a conference with Special Counsel to receive legal advice on specific legal issues regarding the nature and scope of the investigation to be conducted by the third-party investigator regarding the March 2026 incident at the City of Golden Fire Department -AND-I further move upon conclusion of the Executive Session, to enter into Study Session and reconvene the regular business meeting at 7:00 p.m.


Study Session Agenda - 5:00pmChair: Councilor Knecht




5:00 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. Review 2027-2028 Budget  Presenter: Carly Lorentz, Acting City Manager and , Joseph Allaire, Finance Director
  Staff will facilitate discussion with City Council regarding any proposed changes to the 2027-2028 Budget prior to final adoption scheduled for December 8, 2026.



1SS 2027-2028 Budget - Updated

5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Junction Revenue Share Agreement  Presenter: Tim Dwyer, GURA Executive Director and Rick Muriby, Community Development Director
  Staff will present a tax increment revenue sharing agreement between the City and the Golden Urban Renewal Authority (GURA) for The Junction, a proposed Urban Renewal Plan Area at 5079 State Highway 93, to help finance public infrastructure associated with the proposed development.



2SS Junction Revenue Agmt

5:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. GDGID Review  Presenter: Steve Glueck
  Staff will provide an update on the financial status of the Golden Downtown General Improvement District (GDGID), as previously requested by City Council, and provide background information for new Council members.



3SS GDGID Review

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Flock Company Data Retention  Presenter: Michele Wagner, Police Chief and Sandra Llanes, City Attorney and Flock Representative  Staff will provide additional information regarding the Golden Police Department’s use of Flock cameras and the associated contract, in response to questions raised during the October 13, 2026 Study Session and related Council Business Proposal.



4SS Flock
Flock document
Flock Presentation

Note: Following the completion of the study session, City Council will break for dinner. No business will be discussed. The Regular Business Meeting will reconvene at 7:00 p.m.




Reconvene Regular Business Meeting - 7:00pm







5)
Public Comment - Reserved for comments on topics not related to public hearing items. Comments may be made in person during the meeting or submitted by email to [email protected]. Emailed comments received after the agenda is posted and prior to 3pm on the day of the meeting will be published on the website.
Public Comment Received By 3pm on 11-10-2026




6)
Council/Staff Response to Public Comment




7)
Council/Staff Comments/New Business




a)
Subcommittee Update Regarding Third-Party Investigation –Sandra Knecht and Gerchard Pfau




b)
Subcommittee Update Regarding the City Manager Search – Mayor Weinberg and Mayor Pro Tem Vitry




c)
Subcommittee Update Regarding Council Rules- Councilors Don Cameron and Gerchard Pfau




8)
Consent Matters




a)
Consideration of a motion to approve the Minutes of October 13, 2026 and October 27, 2026
8a 10-13-2026ccmins
8a 10-27-2026ccmins




9)
Proclamations
Note: All items listed under Consent Matters are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion and vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests.




a)
Veteran’s Day – November 11, 2026
9a Veterans Day 2026




b)
Colorado Recycles Week – November 11-15, 2026
9b Colorado Recycles Week - 2026




c)
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness and Action Week – November 15-21, 2026
9c 2026 Hunger and Homelessness Week




10)
Consideration of Deactivation of Flock Safety Cameras and/or Termination of the Flock Safety Contract
10 Flock




11)
Consideration of a motion to adopt - Resolution No. 3370 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Golden, Colorado approving a Professional Services Agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC for the design and construction of various solar projects - Theresa Worsham, Sustainability Manager
11 Reso 3370 Mckinstry Proposal




12)
Public Hearings




a)
2027-2028 Bi-Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Plan -Carly Lorentz, Interim City Manager

*City Council will conduct the second of three public hearings on the 2027-2028 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. A final public hearing to consider adoption of the budget by resolution will be held on December 8, 2026.



12a 2027-2028 Budget




b)
Consideration of a motion to adopt on second reading - Ordinance No. 2297 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Golden, Colorado, amending Section 8.25.010 Administrative Citations, 8.25.120 penalties assessed, and Chapter 13.04 Water and Wastewater Regulations of the Golden Municipal Code concerning a prohibition of lead drinking water service lines and establishment of a lead service line replacement program - Sam Zrust, Water Quality Lab Manager
12B Ord 2297 Lead Service Line




c)
Consideration of a motion to adopt on second reading - Ordinance No. 2299 – A Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Amending the 2026 Budget for Additional Appropriation Requests -Joseph Allaire, Finance Director
12C Ord 2299 Budget Appropriation




13)
Adjournment

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