Westminster City Council Study Session | August 3, 2026

The Westminster City Council held a study session on August 3, 2026, focusing primarily on utility rate recommendations and noise ordinance considerations. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the 2027 and 2028 utility rates for water, sewer, and stormwater management. The council reviewed the work of a resident-led water task force that proposed a new four-tier water rate structure aimed at improving affordability, especially for essential indoor water use. The council debated the implications of lowering rates for multifamily housing and the potential revenue impacts on capital improvement projects. Additionally, the council considered establishing a permanent utility advisory board to oversee ongoing utility functions and rate recommendations. The meeting also addressed the complexity of stormwater fees based on impervious surface area and the need for periodic updates. In a separate discussion, the council reviewed the existing noise ordinances and the potential addition of a ninth ordinance incorporating decibel limits. Police officials highlighted enforcement challenges with decibel meters and noted that the new ordinance would serve as an additional enforcement tool rather than a comprehensive solution. The council expressed interest in balancing enforcement with community relations and acknowledged the limitations of current noise regulations. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but council members expressed support for the utility advisory board and the proposed water rate structure option 1A. The meeting was briefly interrupted by a citywide power outage.