City Council Study Session - 14 May 2026

The City Council of Englewood, Colorado, held a study session on May 14, 2026, primarily focused on discussing and structuring the city's proposed strategic plan. The council deliberated extensively on defining outcome areas such as economic vitality, infrastructure, livability, safety, public service delivery, sustainability, and affordability. They identified specific goals under each area, including multimodal transportation, affordable housing, business diversity, cyber security, and effective stewardship of finances. The council agreed to assign members to refine these goals into actionable statements and metrics for future meetings. Additionally, reports from various boards were presented, including discussions on the police and fire pension stipend and a proposed new inclining block rate structure for water bills aimed at incentivizing conservation while balancing costs among users. The council also noted the need for community engagement and transparency in reporting crime and safety statistics. No formal votes on contracts or procurement were recorded during this session, but the strategic plan discussions set the framework for future budget and project prioritization.