Thornton City Council Planning Session - June 2, 2026

The Thornton City Council held a planning session on June 2, 2026, where several procurement-related and policy topics were discussed. Key procurement discussions included the review and potential update of the City Council travel policy, focusing on trip limits, approval processes, and budget considerations for council member travel to conferences such as the National League of Cities (NLC) and Colorado Municipal League (CML). The council debated trip caps, dollar limits, and approval requirements to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability. Additionally, the council considered consolidating multiple sponsorship policies into a single policy and discussed conflict of interest provisions related to council members serving on nonprofit boards. Other procurement-related topics included the management of informal ward meetings, golf course usage policies for council members, and the potential regulation of drone delivery services, including land use considerations and operational impacts. The meeting concluded with motions to enter executive sessions to discuss legal advice on drone regulation and procedural issues related to a development project. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were reported during this session.