City Council Meeting Action Summary
December 16, 2025 Regular Meeting
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Chris Leh, Mayor Pro Tem Caleb Dickinson, Josh Cooperman, Deborah Fahey, Barbara Hamlington, Dietrich Hoefner, Judi Kern
EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF OFFICIALS APPOINTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS & DISPOSITIONS (00:01:48)
Mayor Leh moved to go into Executive Session; seconded by Councilmember Fahey
AYE: Leh, Dickinson, Cooperman, Fahey, Hamlington, Hoefner
NAY: None
ABSENT: Kern
EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT (02:04:31)
City Attorney Kelly stated discussion was held and no action was needed for the Real Property Acquisition & Disposition topic.
City Attorney Kelly indicated that Council shall appoint two council members to discuss the reviews with the municipal judge and prosecuting attorney.
Mayor Leh moved to appoint Councilmember Cooperman and Councilmember Hoefner to provide feedback; seconded by Councilmember Hoefner.
AYE: Leh, Dickinson, Cooperman, Fahey, Hamlington, Hoefner, Kern
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA (02:07:37)
- Approval of Minutes: July 23, 2025; August 12, 2025; August 26, 2025; September 4, 2025; September 16, 2025; October 7, 2025; October 14, 2025; October 21, 2025; November 18, 2025
- City Council Committee Assignments
- 2026 Board and Commission Appointments
- Resolution No. 100, Series 2025 – A Resolution Approving a Construction Contract with Jacobs Investments, LLC d/b/a Colorado Boring Company
- Resolution No. 101, Series 2025 – A Resolution Approving a First Amendment to Independent Contractor Agreement with ETG Systems, Inc.
- Resolution No. 102, Series 2025 – A Resolution Modifying and Increasing Incentives Utilizing the Historic Preservation Fund
- Louisville Revitalization Commission Façade Improvement Program Contract Amendment
- Resolution No. 103, Series 2025 – A Resolution Approving a Settlement Agreement and General Release Regarding the Marshall Fire Litigation
Councilmember Fahey moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dickinson.
AYE: Leh, Dickinson, Cooperman, Fahey, Hamlington, Hoefner, Kern
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
A. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM (02:11:26)
Councilmember Fahey nominated Mayor Pro Tem Dickinson to continue in the role. Mayor Pro Tem Dickinson thanked Councilmember Fahey, but offered a substitute nomination for Councilmember Hamlington; seconded by Mayor Leh
AYE: Leh, Hamlington, Cooperman, Dickinson, Fahey, Hoefner, Kern
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
B. MUNICIPAL JUDGE COMPENSATION (02:16:12)
- ORDINANCE NO. 1911, SERIES 2025 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.12 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE SALARY OF THE PRESIDING MUNCIPAL JUDGE - 2ND READING, PUBLIC HEARING (advertised City of Louisville website 12/03/2025)
- RESOLUTION NO. 104, SERIES 2025 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL JUDGE SERVICES AND ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION THEREFOR
Councilmember Hoefner moved to approve Ordinance No. 1911, Series 2025; seconded by Councilmember Kern
AYE: Leh, Hamlington, Cooperman, Dickinson, Fahey, Hoefner, Kern
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Hoefner moved to approve Resolution No. 104, Series 2025; seconded by Councilmember Kern
AYE: Leh, Hamlington, Cooperman, Dickinson, Fahey, Hoefner, Kern
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
C. RESOLUTION NO. 105, SERIES 2025 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AVID4 ADVENTURE, INC. FOR LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1501 EMPIRE ROAD (02:21:15)
Councilmember Hoefner moved to approve Ordinance No. 1905, Series 2025; seconded by Mayor Leh
AYE: Leh, Hamlington, Cooperman, Dickinson, Fahey, Hoefner, Kern
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
D. RESOLUTION NO. 106, SERIES 2025 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REDTAIL RIDGE LIFT STATION PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (02:36:41)
Councilmember Fahey moved to approve Resolution No. 106, Series 2025; seconded by Councilmember Kern.
AYE: Leh, Hamlington, Cooperman, Dickinson, Fahey, Hoefner, Kern
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
E. DISCUSSION / DIRECTION: COLORADO WILDFIRE RESILIENCY CODE AND CITY FIRE HARDENING CODE FOR STRUCTURES (02:46:27)
Council gave direction to staff regarding the Wildfire Resiliency Code and the City Home Hardening Code
F. 2026 CITY OF LOUISVILLE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA (04:17:03)
Council postponed this discussion to the January 20, 2026 meeting
G: DISCUSSION / DIRECTION: UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS & IDENTIFICATION OF NEW ONES (04:17:03)
Council postponed this discussion to the January 20, 2026 meeting
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City Council adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
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