Council supports M1-A zoning in Northpoint annexation straw poll and hears budget briefings
May 6, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
In a work session the Council backed M1-A zoning for the Northpoint annexation properties in a straw poll, was briefed on a Madsen Park alley closure, the revenue outlook and the Metropolitan Water District budget, and interviewed seven board appointees. It also discussed proposed additional city flags.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Northpoint Area annexation | Discussed |
| Alley closure at about 9 North Chicago Street (Madsen Park) | Discussed |
| FY 2025-26 budget: revenue update | Discussed |
| FY 2025-26 budget: Metropolitan Water District | Discussed |
| Budget Amendment No. 5, FY 2024-25: follow-up | Discussed |
| Council policy: Legislative Subcommittee | Discussed |
| City flag standards | Discussed |
| Board appointment interviews | Discussed |
| Closed session | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Updates from the Administration
Discussed
The mayor's office highlighted projects including the Rio Grande District Plan and its implementation strategy, and the homelessness director gave an update on winter and summer shelter bed availability.
Item 2 · Annexation
Northpoint Area annexation
Discussed
Staff updated the Council on the annexation of unincorporated properties north-northeast of the airport and development agreement parameters, including mixed requests from owners for M1-A zoning. In a straw poll all members present supported M1-A zoning for owners who requested annexation and applying M1-A to two current M1 properties to match their zoning.
Item 3 · Roads and utilities
Alley closure at about 9 North Chicago Street (Madsen Park)
Discussed
Staff briefed the Council on closing part of a City-owned alley so all parcels of Madsen Park can be consolidated for park improvements funded by the Parks, Trails and Open Space general obligation bond. The alley does not provide access to nearby properties or the park.
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Item 4 · Budget
FY 2025-26 budget: revenue update
Discussed
The Administration presented revenue projections. Discussion included sales tax projections leveling off, comparisons with COVID-era sales, commercial and residential property values and community concerns over tariffs' effect on sales tax and the General Fund.
Item 5 · Budget
FY 2025-26 budget: Metropolitan Water District
Discussed
The district's general manager and board chair presented the proposed budget. Council discussed bond funding and property tax impact, aging infrastructure, proactive maintenance, emergency funds and service area growth, including Sandy.
Item 7 · Budget
Budget Amendment No. 5, FY 2024-25: follow-up
Discussed
The Council clarified motion sheets ahead of that evening's hearing. Council Member Wharton said revisiting the items was essential before a decision; Council Member Puy thanked staff.
Item 8 · Other
Council policy: Legislative Subcommittee
Discussed
Council discussed legislative committee membership, succession and term of board chairs, yearly votes on board chairs, and the Legislative Policy Committee's voting versus attending members.
Item 9 · Other
City flag standards
Discussed
Mayor Mendenhall presented new flag designs and proposed formally adopting three additional flags representing all members of the community.
Item 10-16 · Appointment
Board appointment interviews
Discussed
The Council interviewed Ari Tepper (Transportation Advisory Board), Cenezhana Rokhaneevna (Racial Equity in Policing Commission), and Maxwell Hoagland, Kerry Doane, William D. Davis, Jeannie Rollo and Rebecca Bauer (Bicycle Advisory Committee). Council Member Wharton said each would be on the consent agenda.
Other
Closed session
Approved · 7-0
The Council voted 7-0 to enter closed session on pending or reasonably imminent litigation, security deployment and attorney-client matters (5:21 to 5:49 p.m.).
What residents said
Sales tax revenue and tariffs