DECEMBER 2017 * Peace * CHEER * Snowflakes
Two Great Events - One Great Night
Mark Your Calendars for Saturday, December 2nd
Superior Chamber's Skate With Santa
2:30-4:00 pm
Superior Sport Stable
Bring the whole family to Superior Chamber's Skate with Santa presented by Dixon Orthodontics on Saturday, December 2! Come enjoy some time on the ice at the Sport Stable from 2:30-4 pm. We are collecting new coats for families in need so drop one at the door on your way into the event. Hot cocoa and cookies will be available as well as an opportunity to have your photo with Santa. Then head over to the Town's Count the Lights holiday celebration at Asti Park 3:30-5:30 pm.
Town of Superior's Count the Lights Holiday Celebration
3:30-5:30 pm
Asti Park - Original Town
Asti Park comes alive for the holidays! Join the Town of Superior for an enchanted evening in the park. Make a gourmet s’more, drink some hot chocolate, enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride around Original Town, tour the historic museum and enjoy holiday caroling by our local high school students.  

Ending the event, the Mayor will count down to the Town Tree and Asti Park Lighting. You will love the look and feel as our Town Tree lights up and the park sparkles! This evening is sure to be filled with wonderful holiday memories and we can’t wait to see you there!
Sock It To Em Sock Campaign 2017

Did you know that socks are the number one clothing need of the homeless, as they wear out faster than any other article of clothing, and are rarely donated? To address this issue, a campaign to raise awareness and collect socks was started in Denver in 2011 and has spread to other cities across the country. Our community’s support of this initiative
began when Mayors throughout the Metro Denver area signed a proclamation designating December 10, 2014 as Sock It To Em Workday, a day for residents to forego wearing their socks as a show of support for the homeless, and to recognize the great need among the homeless for warm socks. Last year 127,000 pairs of socks were delivered to over 90 shelters, services, agencies, events and schools in the Metro area.

The Town of Superior, along with other area communities, continues to strongly support this effort, and we encourage residents to participate this year to raise awareness and help by donating a new pair socks for the homeless. The Town will host a donation collection point in the lobby of Superior's Town Hall during the whole month of December. EVERY pair matters, so please stop by Town Hall to help make a difference today.

Youth Leadership Council Candy Drive
On  November 2nd and 3rd, the Superior Youth Leadership Council hosted Treats for Troops to collect unopened leftover Halloween candy and letters to be sent to deployed soldiers. Ninety-four boxes of candy and letters were collected from Monarch High School, Eldorado K-8, Superior Elementary, and Town Hall collection boxes. Another great turnout this year - SYLC did a great job coordinating this activity.
Join the Town of Superior and Racing Underground on Sunday December 17th at 9:00 am for a fun and festive, family-friendly 5K run and walk in Superior. All entrants will receive a red felt stocking chock-full of sponsor goodies! How fun is that!!! And stockings for kids age 8 and under will include a tiny toy!

The Superior Stocking Run starts and finishes at Purple Park. Runners will depart the start line on Rock Creek Parkway and enjoy a fast gradual downhill opening mile. The course then winds through Rock Creek neighborhoods before returning to Rock Creek Parkway for the final half mile and finish line.

2017 Stocking Run 5K Race Schedule
  • 7:30 am - Race-Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up Opens
  • 9:00 am - 5K Run Starts
  • 9:45 am - Awards Presentation

This is a family-friendly race, all ability levels are welcome; discounted entries for kids age 12 and under. For more info or to register, please visit www.stockingrun.com
SNOW BUSTERS!

Colorado winters bring an average of 88 inches of snow to Boulder Valley every year! The Town of Superior is continuing to grow our snow removal assistance program that matches residents in need of assistance with committed local volunteers who will shovel sidewalks following significant snow fall. This program provides families, youth, and individuals with a direct way to help neighbors in need!

Need Assistance? Residents who may quality include:  
- Individuals with a disability or physical impairment;
- Seniors who are physically unable to lift or move snow and ice;
- Individuals unable to pay for a private contractor to provide this service;

Interested in Volunteering?  
Volunteers will be assigned a neighbor who needs assistance with snow removal. Upon pairing, contact information will be exchanged and communication will remain between the Snow Buster and resident moving forward. If possible, snow should be removed by 12:00 pm of the day following snow fall consisting of more than 2 inches of snow. *The only required section of property to remove snow from is the side walk in front of the home.*

For more information and to register for assistance or volunteering visit www.volunteersuperior.com or call 303-499-3675 ext 122

**The Snow Busters program does not send volunteers on demand to those needing assistance. There is no guarantee that you will be matched.**
Removal of Snow and Ice Reminder

Periodically the Town includes information about issues and trends in the area of code enforcement. This month, we want to remind residents of the Municipal Code that applies to the removal of snow and ice within the Town. 

Sec. 11-1-20. Removal of snow and ice 

(a) It is unlawful for an owner to allow snow, sleet, ice, dirt, debris or any other obstruction to remain on the sidewalk adjoining such land within the Town longer than twenty-four (24) hours from the time of the last accretion of such snow, sleet, ice, dirt, debris or other obstruction. 

Questions regarding the Town's code enforcement program should be directed to our Code Enforcement Officer, Reggie Nettles , at 303-499-3675 ext. 165 , or email Reggie.
BSA Troops 278 & 575 Christmas Tree Recycling
Boy Scout Troop 278 and 575 will be holding their annual fundraiser in which the boys take your live Christmas trees to the recycling center on January 6, 2018. Please have your tree ready with all ornaments and decorations removed by 7:30 am on Saturday, January 6th, and leave your donation in an envelope attached to the tree or the front door. Checks can be made to Boy Scout Troop 278.


Thank you in advance for your support!
Transit Updates
Local Bus Service -
BUS ROUTE 228
RTD provides Route 228 local bus service between Broomfield, Superior and Louisville, with convenient connections to other transit options along the way.

Superior Call-n-Ride

Learn More - FAQs
Learn more about this great service available to Superior residents in this  short video or by visiting the RTD website at www.rtd-denver.com.
Travel Stress Free During the Holidays


From gridlock traffic to crowded skies and delayed flights, it is not a secret that one of the busiest times to travel is during the holidays. Skip the stress and embrace the season of giving by finding a commute option that fits your travel needs this season by giving RTD SkyRide a try!
 
If you are traveling from the northwest metro region to Denver International Airport, SkyRide buses depart from each SkyRide stop on an hourly basis throughout the day and into the late evening. In addition to convenient departure times, traveling by bus is budget friendly with fares costing $9. 

Pack your bags and find a station near you to catch RTD SkyRide bus service and enjoy a stress-free holiday travel!
Energy Saving Tips From EnergySmart
1) Americans create 25% more trash during the holidays; consider buying a used gift or making homemade presents. Make a pledge to not to buy gifts that use electricity or batteries, but if necessary, invest in rechargeable batteries!

2) LED holiday lights use 90% less electricity than regular light strings, and can be purchased anywhere for around $10 a strand.
 
3) Lighten up for the New Year by recycling your extra fridge or freezer. These are much less efficient than new Energy Star rated units and if they end up in the garage, they will work extremely hard in the summer. Recycling this would drop electricity bills immediately, and Xcel Energy offers a free recycling service and a $50 rebate for doing so.
Got questions? We’ve got answers! Call EnergySmart at 303-544-1000 to speak with an Energy Advisor at no charge. More info at www.EnergySmartYES.com.

Energy-saving tips brought to you by the Superior Recycling Conservation Advisory Committee and Boulder County EnergySmart.
Road Work Updates
Pilot Project to Help Calm Traffic in Original Town
After a series of serious and significant complaints and subsequent community dialog with the Town’s Transportation and Safety Committee, along with multiple traffic and speed monitoring studies, the Town Board has determined cut-through traffic in Original Town has become a major issue for the residents who call this part of our community home. For this reason, the Board has decided to initiate a public awareness campaign emphasizing the use of McCaslin Blvd. and Marshall Road to access the Superior Marketplace. Guide signs are now installed on McCaslin directing traffic headed to the Marketplace to use Marshall Road exclusively, instead of cutting through the Original Town neighborhood on Coal Creek Drive. In addition, a new pilot project will restrict traffic patterns and discourage drivers from cutting through Original Town. The new lane configuration has been installed at 4th Avenue & Sycamore Street, requiring northbound 4th Avenue drivers to turn right at Sycamore Street. The Board will be reviewing feedback regarding this project over the course of the next several weeks, so please email your thoughts to Public Works Director Alex Ariniello at alexa@superiorcolorado.gov.
McCaslin Boulevard Roundabout
The roundabout at McCaslin Boulevard and Main Street is open to traffic on the northern, eastern, and southern approaches. This double lane roundabout will serve through traffic on McCaslin Boulevard, Downtown Superior on the outer lane, and U-turns on the inner lane. The advised speed through the roundabout is 20 mph.
McCaslin BRT to Coal Creek Trail
The 10-ft multiuse path connecting the Coal Creek Trail with the McCaslin Boulevard BRT (bus rapid transit) station is substantially complete. This trail is open to bicyclists and pedestrians wishing to connect from the US 36 Bikeway, Downtown Superior and the Coal Creek Trail to the McCaslin BRT and Superior Marketplace, Original Town, Sagamore, and Coal Creek Crossing.
Snowmass Drainage
Improvements to the drainage system in the Town-owned open space south of Snowmass Circle and east of McCaslin Boulevard began last month. Improvements include installing a series of culverts, regrading existing swales, installing rip rap, installing a concrete pan and restoring a portion of crusher fines trail in an effort to improve the flow of water that accumulates in the area. Noraa Concrete Construction was selected as the low bidder for this project.
Recent Town Board Actions
Heard a Presentation from the Superior Chamber of Commerce (Update)

Proclamation in Support for First Responders

Public Hearing and adopted a Resolution approving the Final Plat and Final Development Plan for Ethan Allen, Lot 12, Block 1, Filing No. 6, Superior Marketplace and the Associated Development Improvement Agreement

Adopted a Resolution appointing a member to the Superior Youth Leadership Council

Adopted an Ordinance approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement for Pond 11 – Drake Real Estate 

Public Hearing and adopted an Ordinance approving the National Electric Code Update

Public Hearings , Adopted an Ordinance and Resolutions for the 2018 Budgets and Approving Corresponding Fee Changes

Public Hearings and Adopted Resolutions for Amendments to the 2017 Budgets

Executive Session to consider personnel matters, pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(f), regarding the Town Manager’s evaluation, and to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e), regarding the Town Attorney’s evaluation


December Town Board Meetings

Committee Meetings
December 5th - Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00-9:00 pm
December 6th - SYLC Meeting, 6:30-8:00 pm
December 13th - OSAC Meeting , 6:30-8:30 pm
December 14th - RCAC Meeting , 5:30-7:30 pm
December 15th - Historical Commission Meeting , 10:00 am-noon
December 19th - Planning Commission Meeting , 7:00-9:00 pm
December 20th - PROSTAC Meeting, 7:00-9:00 pm
December 28th - CAPS Meeting, 6:00-7:30 pm
Advisory Committee Vacancies
The Town currently has the following Committee vacancies:

Recycling and Conservation Advisory Committee (RCAC) - 2
Open Space Advisory Committee (OSAC) - 2
Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee (PROSTAC) - 1

The Town Board appoints residents to serve on Committees and Commissions. If you are interested in applying, please fill out the application and submit it to Town Hall or call  303-499-3675 with questions.

Business Spotlight
Holiday Shopping at the Superior Marketplace
Costco Warehouse
600 Marshall Road, 720-587-1000, www.costco.com

SuperTarget
400 Marshall Road, 303-209-0106, www.target.com

For a full list of shopping opportunities at the Superior Marketplace (located at Marshall Road and Center Drive) please CLICK HERE.

Historical Commission Corner
The Superior Historical Museum will be a part of the “Count the Lights” event again this year. This is a great opportunity for a wonderful family experience: cocoa, cookies, holiday lights an d a visit to the Superior Museum. Museum volunteers will host visitors to the 1908 vintage miner’s house near the tree to be lighted. Come in, warm up and take a look at the artifacts, displays and exhibits. 

We will be open during the 3:30 – 5:30 pm event time frame. Also, the historic fire truck will be on display, weather permitting. 

For more information contact Bryan Meyer, Town Staff, at 303-499-3675 or Larry Dorsey, Commission Chair, at 303-499-1969.
YMCA of Boulder Valley
December Ice Programs

Financial assistance is available to those that qualify. Please inquire if you are in need.  www.ymcabv.org

CLICK HERE for Winter Ice Show and Learn to Skate Clinics offered through the YMCA of Boulder Valley or visit www.ymcabv.org for additional information.
December Events

The Town of Superior and City of Louisville have an agreement for Superior residents to use the Louisville Public Library.

CLICK HERE for a list of December Library Events or call 303-335- 4849 for additional information.
Everywhere you look holiday lights are popping up on houses and trees. Please when you string the lights ensure you follow a few safety rules to keep them burning cool and bright. Only use outdoor lights outside, do not string more lights together than recommended by the label, and only use outdoor rated extension cords outside.  Turn off lights and blow out candles before leaving the house or going to bed. If you are tripping breakers it is a great sign that you are overloading your outlets. Reduce the number of lights you have strung into each outlet and check each strand for damage and replace as needed. 

Are you dreaming of a nice warm fire this holiday season? Quick easy steps will help you keep that fire in the fireplace and prevent it from extending to your house. Please keep all combustibles a safe distance from fireplaces. Do not push furniture against gas fireplaces, even ones that are off. Turn off your fireplace before leaving the house or going to sleep for the night. Have your gas fireplace checked and serviced by a qualified technician to ensure safe and efficient burning. If you have a wood fireplace do not light up that first fire without have the chimney cleaned and inspected and be certain the fire is out before leaving the house or going to sleep. Be sure your Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are functioning properly and the batteries are changed.

CLICK HERE for additional holiday safety tips.

Keep your live Christmas tree watered and visit Rocky Mountain Fire @RockyMtnFire   Wishing all our residents a safe and happy holiday season!

Recycle with PaintCare

PaintCare operates paint stewardship programs on behalf of paint manufacturers in states that have passed paint stewardship laws. Their main effort is to set up more places for people to take unwanted, leftover paint. LEARN MORE

Yard Waste Services
The Town's Yard Waste site, located at 2125 Honey Creek Lane, is open year-round to accommodate the extended Colorado growing season.

CLICK HERE for additional info and hours.
Tips for Securing Trash on Windy Days
CLICK HERE for procedures that can be used at all times but are specifically recommended when high winds are forecasted for - or occur during - trash/recycling collection day.

Bulk Item Discard Options
CLICK HERE for a list of options to discard or recycle unwanted bulk items.

Doo Gooder Superior
DOG POO DOESN’T ONLY STINK, IT CAN MAKE US ALL SICK! Our beautiful parks and trails need your help!

Watch the quick video to the right or CLICK HERE to learn more!
Household Hazardous Wastes Accepted for Disposal
The Town of Superior partners with Boulder County to dispose of household hazardous waste items, as well as provide free reusable products from their inventory.

CLICK HERE for more info, location and contact details.