Committee report rescheduled

    A citizen-appointed committee tasked with the present state of agricultural land in the community and its future will present its findings to city council members during a study session June 1. The committee originally intended to present its report May 11, but the date was pushed back.

Board and commission positions available

     The city of Brighton will accept applications for the following board and commission positions through May 28:

     Historic Preservation Commission (three openings): The Historic Preservation Commission reviews resources designating historic sites, reviews and makes decisions on alterations of historic sites, assists owners of historic properties on physical and financial aspects of historic preservation, and develops and assists in public education programs to historic preservation. It meets from 6 to 8 p.m. the second Thursday of every month.

     Urban Renewal Authority (two openings): The Brighton Urban Renewal Authority is dedicated to maintaining a sustainable and inclusive downtown district with a strong mix of commercial, residential, educational and cultural uses. It meets at 4 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month.

    Liquor Licensing Authority (one opening):  The Liquor Licensing Authority may grant and refuse licenses and special permits, and approve and deny applications for renewal and transfer of licenses for the sale of liquor. Meetings are at 6 p.m. the first and third Monday of every month.

     Applications are available from the city clerk’s office, 22 S. Fourth Ave., Suite 305, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The application is also available at www.brightonco.gov. Click on “I Want To” and then Apply for Boards and Commissions. 

Completed applications should be returned by 5 p.m. May 28. Contact Natalie Hoel in the Office of the City Clerk at 303-655-2056 or nhoel@brightonco.gov.

     The Brighton Housing Authority is seeking interested Brighton residents to fill one vacancy position of a remaining four-year term from a vacated position on its board.  This board was created to assure quality service to the Brighton Housing Authority clients. Meetings are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of every month. Applications are available at and should be submitted to the Brighton Housing Authority, attention Maria Alvarado, 22 S. Fourth Ave. no later May 28.  Call 303-655-2161.

Brighton, Thornton take government award

    The cities of Brighton and Thornton received a local government award from the Denver Regional Council of Governments for their water delivery project. The award was presented in late April at DRCOG’s awards of excellence dinner in Glendale.

    The project earned the bronze award in the program’s collaborative category. The two cities entered into a treated water lease with the city of Westminster, it needed a way to get the water to town while crossing the city of Thornton at the same time. DRCOG said the joint effort between Brighton and Thornton saved time, money and the inconvenience of construction.