Denver’s efforts to clarify campaign finance laws and limit the number of gas stations that can be built in the city will be the subject of two of the three public hearings set for Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.

In January, the city’s Land Use Transportation and Infrastructure (LUTI) committee unanimously recommended two bills Tuesday that would amend the city’s current zoning code to prohibit new retail gas stations from being built within 1/4 mile of an existing retail station, 1/4 mile of light rail stations, and within 300 feet of a protected or “low-density” residential neighborhood.

Limitations would not apply to gas stations that aren’t open to the public, such as fuel services for government fleets, transit vehicles, or rental car agencies.

Proponents of Council Bill 24-1866 suggest the limitations would preserve more land for housing.

Along with tidying up language to improve readability and accessibility, Council Bill 24-1676 would prohibit anonymous contributions to candidates running for elected office, equalize contributions amounts for Fair Elections Fund (FEF) and non-FEF candidates, clarify requirements for neutral debates, update requirements for neutral hearing officers and list prohibited expenditures for FEF money.

There is one proclamation to be issued honoring retired Denver Police officer Robert Simmons for Black History Month.

Along with a distinguished 34-year career with the Denver Police Department, Simmons is also credited with organizing and leading the first team security program for the Denver Nuggets.

Of significant interest is a resolution to approve a $2.5 million expenditure settling a liability claim involving the Denver Police Department and 13 plaintiffs who assert violations of their First and Fourth Amendment rights during the 2020 George Floyd protests.

The council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday rather than Monday due to the city’s observance of Presidents Day—the meeting at 3:30 p.m., with the general public comment session beginning at 5 p.m.