FEBRUARY 2018 * Cold * X's and O's * Groundhog Day
Former Mayor Ted Asti Turns 100 Years Old
The Town would like to recognize former Mayor Ted Asti, who turns 100 years old this month. Ted spent 32 years as Mayor of Superior, beginning his service in 1958 through 1978 and then again from 1986 through 1998. His influence is clearly evident in almost every aspect of municipal policy developed during and after his time as Mayor.  For more information about Ted and his tenure as Mayor, please CLICK HERE to read information from the interpretive sign at Asti Park in Original Town.
850 Pairs of Socks Collected for Sock It To Em Program
During the month of December, Town of Superior residents and friends generously donated 850 pairs of socks as part of the metro Denver Sock it to Em program. Sock it to Em was started to raise awareness that socks are the number one needed - but often overlooked - clothing item needed by the homeless population. More than half of the socks we collected were donated by Waste Connections, the waste collection company that services Superior. The Sock it to Em program encourages mayors to deliver the collected socks to homeless shelters or organizations in their community, wherever they feel the socks would have the greatest impact. This year we delivered the socks collected in Superior to a local charity organization familiar to many of our residents, Precious Child in Broomfield. Founded in 2008, Precious Child assists children and families facing difficult life challenges such as abuse and neglect, crisis situations and poverty. They work with more than 300 agency partners in eight counties to identify children and families in need. Their Resource Center provides an opportunity for families to obtain donated and carefully selected clothing and supplies free of charge.  

On January 4th my wife Leslie and our two sons delivered the socks to Precious Child and spent a couple of hours volunteering in their donation center. As regular donors to Precious Child we are pleased to continue supporting the important work they are doing in our community.
First Fridays Coffee with Trustee Rita Dozal

Please join fellow residents and Superior Town Board Members for this month's First Fridays Coffee hosted by Trustee Rita Dozal on Friday, February 2 , from 7:45 to 9:30 am at Sticks Coffee , One Superior Drive, Unit E, near the main entrance to the Sport Stable in Downtown Superior. Stay for a couple of minutes or the whole time, as your schedule allows. This is an opportunity to chat one-on-one with your elected Town representatives.
Book Drop at Town Hall is Acc essi ble 24/7/365
Superior and Louisville work together to provide library services to Superior residents, which includes a library book drop box at Superior Town Hall for the convenience of Superior residents. A new book drop box has been installed with an access slot in the front door, so the book drop is now available any day and time to drop off library materials.

Books are collected no later than 3:00 pm Monday through Friday and delivered to the Louisville Library. Any items dropped off after 3:00 pm, or over weekends or holidays, will be delivered to the library on the next business day. Late fees will be accrued for items until they are delivered and checked-in at the library. Library materials can renewed online at www.louisville-library.org or by calling 303-774-3798. You will need your library card number for any renewals.

Library patrons with questions about the library materials or library procedures can contact the Louisville Public Library Circulation Desk at 303-335-4822.

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.**
Summer Job Opportunities
Looking for a fun and rewarding summer job with competitive pay and flexible hours? Then look no further than the Town of Superior outdoor pools! We are looking for enthusiastic and upbeat staff members to fill the following positions:

  • Assistant Pool Manager
  • Lifeguard
  • Front Desk Attendant

Positions are posted on the Town of Superior website Employment page. For additional information please contact Bryan Meyer at 303-499-3675 or by email.
Boulder County Youth Corps Employment Opportunities
Boulder County residents ages 14-17 (must be 14 by June 12, 2018) can now apply for summer jobs with the Boulder County Youth Corps. Boulder County is also hiring adults to be team leaders. The deadline to submit youth applications is by 4:30 pm on Friday, March 30. Other positions are open until filled.

Applicants can apply online at www.bouldercounty.org/youthcorps or CLICK HERE for more information.
Recreation Highlights
Community Engagement Meeting Future Pickleball Courts

February 21 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Superior Town Hall
CLICK HERE for details.
Save the Date
Arbor Day Celebration

April 21 from 10:00 am – Noon

Save the date for this year's Arbor Day festivities which will take place at Wildflower Park - 3151 Indiana Street. The event will begin with a short presentation from the Colorado State Forest Service and a morning full of Arbor Day activities in the park. Activities will include tree planting, educational and eco-friendly crafts, art contest, park games and more! Light refreshments will be provided by Panera Bread. 

Don’t miss out on this fun family event!

Garden in a Box
Looking forward to some spring color already? We are too! Browse the Garden In A Box varieties now, before they go on sale next month. Presale Link -- get ready for a colorful xeric garden!

Resource Central's Garden in a Box
Transit Updates
RTD Hosts Open House to Discuss Projects & Gather Feedback
To help keep the community informed about current operations and plans for improving local transportation infrastructure, RTD is hosting a series of open houses in January and February. The following date and time is for the Louisville open house: 

District O, Director Chuck Sisk
Thursday, February 15
6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce Street, Louisville, CO 80027
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

Just call and we'll pick you up
Call-n-Ride is a personalized bus service that travels within select RTD service areas. Book online or call and you can connect to bus routes, Park-n-Rides, rail stations or to work, school, and appointments. Call-n-Ride is a shared ride. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Make your reservation and we'll provide an estimated pickup time. When the bus arrives, pay your exact cash fare. It's that simple.

Learn more about this great service available to Superior residents.
Recent Town Board Actions
Heard Presentations from Eagle Scout Wyatt Liles, the Superior Chamber of Commerce, and Rocky Mountain Airport (Brian Bishop Interim Airport Director)

Proclamation in Support of Radon Action Month in Colorado

Adopted Resolutions regarding Public Posting locations for the Town, Superior Urban Renewal Authority, Superior McCaslin Interchange Metropolitan District and Superior Metropolitan District No. 1 

Adopted a Resolution accepting a Quit Claim Deed for Tract H, Superior Town Center 

Adopted a Resolution making appointments to the Rocky Flats Stewardship Council

Adopted a Resolution approving the Triennial Continuation of the Rocky Flats Stewardship Council and Approving the Second Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing the Rocky Flats Stewardship Council

Approval of a Manager Change for Chuck E. Cheese Restaurant

Approval of a Manager Change for Old Chicago

Presentation and Approval of Committee and Commission Annual Work Plans - Superior Youth Leadership Council and Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability

Presentation and continuance of work plans from the Open Space Advisory Committee and the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee

Adopted a Resolution accepting a Quit Claim Deed for Tract A and Tract B, Superior Town Center

Heard Presentations from State Senator Tim Neville and from the Planning Commission regarding Northwest Area Planning 

Adopted a Resolution Approving an Agreement with J&T Consulting, Inc. for Engineering Services for 2018 

Adopted Resolutions approving Hourly General Services Agreements for On-Call and Emergency Repair Services with Superior Maintenance and Brannan Sand and Gravel

Adopted a Resolution adopting the Boulder County Regional Housing Partnership’s Regional Housing Strategy

Continued Public Hearing and Approval of an Application for a 3.2% Beer On-Premise Liquor License filed by BFB Ventures, Inc., d/b/a Bishops Superior #26

Adopted an Ordinance Amending Section 8-1-60 of the Superior Municipal Code Concerning Parking on Public Streets


February Town Board Meetings

Committee Meetings
February 7th - SYLC Meeting, 6:30-8:00 pm
February 8th - ACES Meeting , 5:30-7:30 pm
February 15th - OSAC Meeting , 6:30-8:30 pm
February 16th - Historical Commission Meeting , 10:00 am-noon
February 20th - Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00-9:00 pm
February 21st - PROSTAC Meeting, 7:00-9:00 pm
February 22nd - CAPS Meeting, 6:00-7:30 pm
Advisory Committee Vacancies
The Town currently has the following Committee vacancies:

Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability (ACES) - 2
Open Space Advisory Committee (OSAC) - 3
Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee (PROSTAC) - 2

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
My Music Skool and Bishops Celebrate at Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
My Music Skool at Superior owner Yumi Ha is shown here with her staff, Mayor Clint Folsom, and guests.

My Music Skool
502 Center Dr. Unit I
Superior, CO 80027
303-499-1162

Bishops owners Brian and Renee Bernhard celebrate ribbon cutting with Mayor Clint Folsom and guests.

Bishops Cuts/Color
100 McCaslin Blvd. #105
Superior, CO 80027
720-216-0995

Historical Commission Corner
Commission members and volunteers wish all of you a Happy New Year as we enter the second month of 2018. The nation is currently hit with a serious outbreak of the flu and, sadly, there have been a significant number of fatalities. Our current situation in nothing compared to the Influenza Pandemic that began 100 years ago. It was in January of 1918 that this huge epidemic, also known as the Spanish Flu, swept throughout the world. So far there have been a small number of fatalities in this current epidemic. But from January 1918 to December 1920, over 500 million people were infected throughout the world and between 50 and 100 million deaths occurred. Authorities estimate this fatality rate equaled three to five percent of the world’s population. A walk through local cemeteries, including Superior’s, show many inscriptions with the dates 1918-1920 indicating deaths due to the epidemic. 

Fortunately, modern medical practices make even our current situation unusual. The flu was only one of many contagious diseases that plagued our ancestors in years gone by. 

To learn more about the history of Superior, drop in at the Superior Historical Museum on Saturday, February 3rd. It is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and located at 2nd and Maple in Original Superior. 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
February Sports & Ice Programs

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

CLICK HERE for upcoming Sports and Ice Programs offered through the YMCA of Boulder Valley or visit www.ymcabv.org for additional information.
February 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 February Library Events or call 303-335- 4849 for additional information.
Pictured above: Mayor Folsom participating as a victim at RMFD's annual joint ice rescue training in January.
February 4-10 is National Burn Awareness week. Burns can come from fire, hot surfaces, fire places and hot liquids. Young children and elderly are at particularly high risk for burns. Prevention around your home can prevent life threatening and life altering injuries from occurring. NFPA has several burn prevention tips that will help you keep your family safe.

Despite warmer temperatures in Superior the streams and ponds still have ice on them. On warm days the ice on bodies of water begins to melt. Then when it turns cold again the water freezes again. This freeze thaw cycle makes ice weak.  The best way to stay safe on ice is to stay off of it. Teach your children to stay off the ice, their life depends on it. If your pet goes on the the ice, DO NOT go after them. If you go after your pet and fall in as well we will rescue you first and your pet will have to wait. Call 911 immediately for any person or pet that has fallen through the ice. Please keep talking to the person or pet and encourage them stay calm but do not go onto the ice yourself.  CLICK HERE for more information on ice safety.

Follow Rocky Mountain Fire @RockyMtnFire on Facebook, #rockymountainfire on Instagram, @RkyMtnFireDept on Twitter or our website at www.rockymountainfire.org

NEW! EnergySmart IQ Solar Grant

Take advantage of this opportunity and join Boulder County in its commitment to invest in clean, renewable energy. Solar will allow you and your household to be more energy independent and resilient to increasing energy costs.  

If you own your home and earn less than $68,800 for a household of one, $78,600 for a household of two, or $98,200 for a household of four, you are eligible to receive $1/watt up to $3,000 in grant funds. 

Boulder County works to make sustainability accessible to ALL which is why EnergySmart is offering solar grant opportunities to income-qualified homeowners throughout Boulder County

Learn more about the NEW 2018 EnergySmart IQ Solar Grant, income qualification limits, and application process for this limited-time grant by going to EnergySmartYES website or calling 303.544.1000 today. Don’t delay; funds will go fast!
Hit the Slopes with RTD
Ski-n-Ride

Interested in hitting the slopes before the ski season is over? Catch RTD’s Ski-n-Ride to Eldora Mountain Resort every day of the week during ski season. The Ski-n-Ride service offers riders a quick and stress-free ride to the resort, luggage bays to easily accommodate ski and snowboarding equipment and frequent service for full or half-day skiing. Learn more about RTD Ski-n-Ride service and start planning your next trip today!
Boulder County Area Agency on Aging
Check out the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging! Their mission is to deliver, fund, and advocate for services that promote well-being, independence, and dignity for older adults, people with disabilities, family caregivers, and veterans in Boulder County.

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.