The decision came after the price tag of the mountain retreat was publicly reported, making for difficult optics just as nearly 200 employees lost their jobs with the city due to budget

Ten of Denver's 13 city council members are planning to attend a $26,000, two night, one day retreat in Colorado's foothills next week for team building and professional development, at the same time the city is laying off workers and trying to find ways to cut costs and save money.