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Study Session - Multi-Cultural Community Center at the Westminster Rose Center prepared by TheatreDNA.

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Supportive (3)Opposed (2)Concerned (1)Neutral (1)

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Last discussed Feb 11, 2026.

Public comments (7)

SupportiveManuel CardozaFeb 11, 2026

Spoke on behalf of the Westminster School District regarding facilities planning and potential community partnerships.

City Council OPEN SESSION 4:00 PM - SPECIAL MEETING/STUDY SESSION - Feb 11, 2026 · 3:25 →
SupportiveDavid JohnsonFeb 11, 2026

Suggested a partnership with the school district to acquire or utilize the Rose Center as a win-win financial arrangement.

City Council OPEN SESSION 4:00 PM - SPECIAL MEETING/STUDY SESSION - Feb 11, 2026 · 5:39 →
NeutralTerry TaoFeb 11, 2026

Spoke as legal counsel for the Westminster School District about statutory exceptions for direct property transfers and due diligence.

City Council OPEN SESSION 4:00 PM - SPECIAL MEETING/STUDY SESSION - Feb 11, 2026 · 8:36 →
ConcernedDon AndersonFeb 11, 2026

Asked specific questions about physical changes, nonprofit qualifications, and community interests referenced in the staff report.

City Council OPEN SESSION 4:00 PM - SPECIAL MEETING/STUDY SESSION - Feb 11, 2026 · 10:56 →
OpposedMichael VarengiaFeb 11, 2026

Expressed concern over the RFP process and questioned the city's motivations for spending money on consultants.

City Council OPEN SESSION 4:00 PM - SPECIAL MEETING/STUDY SESSION - Feb 11, 2026 · 13:01 →
SupportiveTim NelsonFeb 11, 2026

Highlighted the Friends of the Rose Center's financial contributions, past operational savings, and upcoming theater productions.

City Council OPEN SESSION 4:00 PM - SPECIAL MEETING/STUDY SESSION - Feb 11, 2026 · 15:28 →
OpposedTerry RainsFeb 11, 2026

Strongly criticized the mayor and council actions regarding the Rose Center and urged awarding a long-term contract to the Friends.

City Council OPEN SESSION 4:00 PM - SPECIAL MEETING/STUDY SESSION - Feb 11, 2026 · 18:36 →