Westminster City Council Study Session | October 19, 2026

Westminster City Council study session, City of Westminster, Colorado, October 19, 2026: Council discussed how the city could address data-center development outside its boundaries, following its July 27 resolution affirming that data centers are prohibited uses within the city. Staff outlined options including clarifying the prohibition in the Unified Development Code, amending Title 8 to restrict municipal utility service for data centers, and working with neighboring jurisdictions on intergovernmental agreements. Existing service agreements may limit the city’s ability to restrict how water is used, and changing them could require renegotiation. Council expressed general support for further work on code and utility-service provisions, a legislative policy statement, and exploring IGA options; staff was asked to bring back additional information. No formal vote or contract award occurred during the study session.

The meeting also reported that WestyFest had 124 vendors and a record $98,000 in combined vendor contributions and sponsorship revenue. A grant had supported the event’s drone show, though no amount was stated. A future council agenda is expected to include consideration of support for the city’s application for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. No procurement award or purchasing decision was identified in these updates.