Greeley City Council’s June 9 meeting: West Greeley Project pause urged as budget cuts dominate agenda

The Greeley City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, June 9, centered on major budget and development decisions, led by a recommendation that the city put the West Greeley Project on hold while its financing structure is reconsidered. Alongside that, council reviewed proposed 2027 budget reductions across several departments, heard an update on the city’s new service-request system, interviewed a board applicant and moved into closed session on the Civic Campus project.

A citizens oversight committee told council to pause the West Greeley Project until financing changes the city’s risk and makes the deal bondable. City staff also said Greeley 311 is becoming the city’s main entry point for non-emergency services, with more than 1,200 requests logged since its April launch and more phone and automation upgrades planned.

Much of the meeting was taken up by budget workshop discussions. In Community Development, the proposed plan would spare most development services while relying largely on higher fees and other cost-recovery changes. In Code Compliance, the city’s proposal would eliminate a vacant inspector position while keeping core complaint response in place. Council also reviewed proposed cuts that would shrink economic development work even as members pressed for more shovel-ready sites.

The budget picture was also significant for housing and homelessness programs. Staff said the proposal would sharply scale back homelessness services and leave shelter funding unresolved, while the Housing Solutions division met its reduction target but warned progress on broader housing goals will slow.

Outside the budget workshop, council interviewed incumbent Sherri Brown for the Water and Sewer Board ahead of a formal appointment vote next week. Members also voted to enter executive session on Civic Campus negotiations.