Environmental concerns were duly noted and a new development took a big step forward. 1670 NE 38th St., currently occupied by the Le Rocher Christian Worship Center, is set to be redeveloped into five, single-family homes.

The rezoning was first considered a year ago, and has since been going through review by the county and other organizations. 

Despite the scrutiny, some residents still worry construction runoff will contaminate Cherry Creek. The developer allayed those concerns and the city said it will monitor the situation. 

Finances Pass Muster 

Development isn’t the only thing going under a microscope. The city’s annual, state mandated audit is in and gives the city glowing reviews. 

Accounting firm Watson Rice Accountants & Advisors did the audit, which evaluates city finances for FY2025, which ran from Oct. 1, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025. 

Auditors found the city to be in full compliance with federal and state requirements as well as financial best practices. For the third year in a row, city income outpaced spending, and there is a roughly $28 million unassigned balance in the general fund. 

Holiday Flexibility 

Commissioners also gave the city leeway on when to celebrate holidays. The move was motivated by July 4 falling on a Saturday this year, and city plans to hold a public celebration. 

Usually a Saturday holiday is observed on Friday and Sunday holidays on Monday. 

But the city is planning the Penultimate All American Picnic for Friday, July 3, which set the stage for conflict. Commissioners agreed to let the city manager decide if weekend holidays will be observed on the preceding Friday or the succeeding Monday. To accommodate the picnic, city staff will be off on July 6. Some city services will still be accessible online.