City Council Regular - 20 Jul 2026

The City Council of Englewood, Colorado, held a regular meeting on July 20, 2026, which included a study session on conservation overlay districts and possible amendments to zoning regulations. The council discussed criteria for initiating conservation overlays, design review authority, and potential impacts on property owners. Several public comments addressed community concerns such as traffic safety, food insecurity, and local business issues. Procurement-related discussions included the approval of a fee waiver for Craig Hospital related to water line upgrades, and the award of a contract to Tech Systems, Inc. for facility badge and key system upgrades. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Old Hampton Complete Streets project, where the council reviewed bids, contractor performance concerns, budget overruns, and funding sources including ARPA and EDDDA contributions. After deliberation, the council voted unanimously to deny the contract with the low bidder, Halisco International, citing past contractor issues and financial risks. Additional budget supplemental requests were discussed and approved for various city programs. The council also addressed amendments to business operation hours and nonconforming use regulations. Finally, the council discussed options for appointing an interim city manager following the city manager's upcoming departure, with a motion to appoint the city attorney as interim manager made but deferred for further discussion. Overall, the meeting involved multiple procurement decisions, contract considerations, budget allocations, and policy discussions impacting future city projects and operations.