Thornton City Council Update Session - August 11, 2026

The Thornton City Council held an update session on August 11, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions. Key topics included a resolution related to budget amendments and a proposed ballot initiative authorizing the transfer of property from the Thornton Development Authority to the city for construction of a multi-modal path connecting I-25 to Grant. Additionally, there was an update on an agreement between E-470 and Parterre for funding the Quebec Street Overpass, with upcoming approvals expected from the Parterre Special District Board and E-470's board. The council also discussed the recruitment process for a new City Attorney, including options for using an executive search firm, interview scheduling, and candidate evaluation procedures. The council agreed to consider firms previously used by the city for executive searches and planned to hold interviews on August 22, 2026, with a goal to appoint the new City Attorney by August 25. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to review internal candidates for the interim City Attorney position.