Westminster City Council Study Session | July 6, 2026

The City of Westminster, Colorado City Council held a study session on July 6, 2026, focusing on several key municipal issues including water affordability, rental housing code updates, and regulations for event centers and live entertainment venues. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the presentation and discussion of the Water Affordability for Every Resident Task Force report, which recommended restructuring water rates to create a four-tier system aimed at lowering basic water rates for essential household use while encouraging conservation. The council engaged in detailed discussions about multifamily water rates, customer assistance programs, and the financial transparency of the water utility fund. Additionally, the council reviewed progress on the rental housing ad hoc committee's work on adopting the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, including proposed changes to property standards, inspection protocols, and enforcement mechanisms. The council also considered options for regulating event centers and live entertainment venues, debating the appropriate approval process and distinctions between these uses, with plans to engage stakeholders further through the Westminster Chamber of Commerce before making final decisions. Several votes were taken on property maintenance code amendments, and the council agreed to continue stakeholder engagement on event center regulations. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this session, but policy discussions could influence future regulatory and procurement activities related to city services and infrastructure.