Greeley City Council, Oct. 20, 2026

Stories from this meeting

1. Greeley advances proposed $2.2 million in sewer spending

   The amendment includes $441,000 to design a lift station and force main for the John Law Basin. A public hearing and second reading are set for Nov. 17.

   Item 15Carried, 7–0

2. Greeley council advances 2027 budget with proposed 11.274-mill tax levy

   The proposal reduces staffing by 67.75 full-time-equivalent positions and leaves a $4.2 million General Fund gap. A public hearing and second reading are scheduled for Nov. 17.

   Item 17Carried, 7–0

3. Greeley corrects firefighter pay tables showing 4% yearly raises

   The corrected schedules take effect Jan. 1 and Dec. 30, 2027, replacing old hourly tables in the agreement’s appendices with rates calculated from annual salaries.

   Item 18Carried, 7–0

4. Greeley continues Johnson Subdivision sewer assessment hearing to Nov. 17

   The proposed $12,631.57 charge would come due when each property connects to city sewer, alongside a separate tap fee. The delay leaves time for staff to meet with property owners.

   Item 19Postponed, 5–2

5. Greeley caps Lake Bluff irrigation assessments at $2,233.23 per bulk acre for properties that connect

   For undeveloped parcels, payment is due at final plat approval or when owners request a connection, whichever comes first; unpaid balances accrue 4.7% annual interest. Annexation and city requirements also apply.

   Item 20Carried, 7–0

Decided3

• Consent Agenda 4 itemsAdopted with the calendar, 7–0

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  • Item 9Council approves three meeting records
  • Item 10$65,000 settlement resolves former employee claims
  • Item 11City officials authorized for grant and loan matters
  • Item 12$250,000 grant sought for Sheep Draw underpass

• Consent Agenda 2 itemsPassed, first reading, 7–0

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  • Item 13Quiet-zone property acquisition would proceed
  • Item 142027 pay plan would make administrative changes

• Motion authorizing the City Attorney to prepare any required resolutions, agreements, and ordinances to reflect action taken by the City Council at this meeting and any previous meetings, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all such resolutions, agreements, and ordinancesCarried, 7–0

Also discussed1

• Speakers debate 2F, recalls and surveillance

  Several speakers discussed 2F, recall efforts, surveillance technology, city services, local needs and the Greeley Stampede.