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Arvada City Council voted 7-0 to change the comprehensive plan for a former landfill at 6800 Kilmer Street from mixed-use residential to industrial, reversing their November 2024 denial. The decision came amid concerns about a potential takings lawsuit costing over $1 million. The contaminated site contains asbestos, arsenic, and methane. Residents raised environmental safety concerns about Ralston Creek contamination and inadequate remediation plans for the proposed RV stora

Arvada City Council reviews 2026 budget proposing $12.755M from reserves for infrastructure, homelessness services, and Olde Town. The plan includes $10M for streets and sidewalks, $1.755M for homeless programs, but faces funding challenges as state grant expires. City Manager outlines three strategic priorities: technology security, homelessness collaboration, and economic development.

The Arvada City Council learned the contract for the Early College of Arvada building at 4905 W. 60th Ave has been terminated after the buyer couldn't afford rising interior remodel costs. The property returns to market as Arvada faces potential losses of $2-3 million plus $50,000 in annual property taxes. Neighbors report drug use and squatting at the vacant site, raising safety concerns while taxpayers continue covering maintenance costs.

Arvada City Council voted 5-2 Monday to rezone the former Allendale Elementary School site for 57 homes, despite neighborhood opposition and Planning Commission denial. The controversial R-6 rezoning allows Denver-based Cardel Homes to build smaller-lot single-family residences at 5900 Oak Street. In a separate unanimous vote, council approved expanded designated drinking areas in Olde Town. Both decisions raised transparency concerns from residents who felt excluded from the