“The Wheat Ridge City Council late Monday decided not to challenge a recent court ruling that invalidated restrictions the city had placed on the use of urban renewal tactics, intensifying a debate over an issue that has proven divisive in Colorado’s economic development circles.
The council voted 5-3 to not appeal last month’s Jefferson County District Court ruling, with the majority saying an appeal could take a year to work its way through the court and would slow development in the city.
“It’s a risk and a cost that would impact our city and our citizens,” said Councilwoman Kristi Davis.
But Councilwoman Monica Duran countered that Wheat Ridge’s urban renewal restrictions had been put in place by a November 2015 vote of the people.
“I will be voting to appeal because supporting the will of our citizens is our responsibility and our duty,” she said.
Several residents spoke out at Monday’s meeting, urging the council to appeal the ruling and honor the vote Wheat Ridge residents had cast nearly two years ago.”
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Aguilar, John. Denver Post 10 October 2017.