 |
City of Golden /
911 10th Street /
Golden, CO
(303) 384-8000
|
Not just skating by...
Though the ribbon has not even been cut, the Ulyssess Skate Park has already been voted the best skate park in the Denver area. You can read all about it in the recently released
Best of Denver 2017 edition of Westword, and be sure and visit the park when you get an opportunity! Even if you're not a skater, the park will impress. And watching those who know how to use all the features - from rails and ledges to halfpipes - takes it to the next level. Our congratulations to the Golden Parks & Recreation Department!
On another note, the Golden Community Center will have modified hours on Sunday April 16 in observance of Easter:
8 a.m. - 1 p.m., with the pool closing at 12:30 p.m.
Have a great week!
Your friends from the City of Golden
|
 |
|
Linking Lookout (US 6 & 19th St. Interchange)
Excavation on the mainline of US 6 on the south side of the lid continues. Aggregate Base Corse will be added this week to bring the roadbed up to final grade for paving.
When road base is complete, concrete curbs and medians will begin.
The rock facing on the large south bridge monuments is in progress, and is expected to be complete next week.
Work on the Garden Roof Assembly continues this week, and the rocks that create the amphitheater are being placed on the lid.
Permanent signs are being installed throughout the project.
Construction of the water quality pond near the hang gliding landing field continues, weather-permitting. Park only in designated areas if you are accessing the landing field or Chimney Gulch Trail.
Irrigation and lighting work continues on the lid, as well as lighting under the bridge.
There is a construction viewing in the northwest corner that can be accessed from Parfet Estates Drive, and is an excellent location to view ongoing work. Please park legally.
The arch being installed on the 19th Street Bridge over US 6.
|
|
44th Avenue Trail
The bridge is still scheduled for delivery on April 19.
Slope vegetation and stabilization was completed last week. We are having problems with slope eroding down to the trail and the revegetation should help minimize this.
|
2017 Concrete Replacement
The contractor is expecting to begin in varying locations around town beginning April 17.
Work will begin in north Golden on Avery St.
|
2017 Utility Replacement
Diamond Contracting is currently working on pricing.
|
Water Meter Replacement project
Replacements continue citywide with more than 5000 meters replaced to date, and about 300 more left to go. More than 700 residents have signed up for the Aquahawk water meter customer portal.
Contact Les Major at 303-384-8170 or Keith Mehls at 303-384-8171 with questions regarding this project.
|
Washington Ave Complete Streets Public Meeting
Please join us tonight,
April 11 between 6 and 8 p.m. at Mitchell Elementary School for the next meeting on the Washington Avenue complete street project. This project will consist of improvements on Washington Avenue between 10
th Street north to Hwy 93. Based on input provided at our January 23 public meeting, we've developed several engineering solutions for the corridor to address:
- Safe bike facilities
- Enhanced pedestrian facilities and safety
- Reduced vehicular speeds
The design team has developed several concepts and we'd like your input.
The meeting will be an open house format held at Mitchell Elementary School, 201 N Ruby Drive.
|
Economic Development Commission Meeting
The Economic Development Commission will meet on April 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th Street in Golden (please note this week's venue change).
At this meeting, EdComm will consider the following:
- Additional information from Jefferson County Business Education Alliance
- Mines Entrepreneurship and Innovation celebration update
- Employment data update
|
CSM Neighborhoods Open House & Online Survey
Join the Community and Economic Development Department for a community planning process and public input opportunity for the Colorado School of Mines Neighborhoods on Wednesday,
April 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Golden Community Center. This City-driven process is not intended to address the arrangement of various university uses within the campus boundaries, but rather focus on the relationship of campus as a whole to the community, and the interface of campus edges with nearby residential, commercial, cultural, and recreational uses.
City Council and staff are seeking specific input and recommendations as to how the relationship of the buildings and uses along the edges of campus can meet the university's needs while respecting and enhancing the physical and social relationship with adjacent neighbors. Give us your thoughts with our
quick survey.
For more information contact the Community and Economic Development Department at 303-384-8097.
|
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Celebration
Come join the Colorado School of Mines, Newmont Mining, Traxion and the City of Golden to celebrate Entrepreneurship and Innovation on April 13 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Geology Museum on the School of Mines campus.
This event brings Mines students, faculty and administration together with influential members of the local business community and civic government to highlight all of the great work being done to support technology and innovation with early-stage companies in the City of Golden and around the region.
|
Regular City Council Meeting
City Council will meet on April 13 at 6 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers at 911 10th Street. (Please note, the meeting this week will begin at 6 p.m. instead of 6:30 p.m. Council will convene first at that time and then adjourn into executive session, returning to the public meeting at 6:30 p.m.)
At the meeting, after Council reconvenes following executive session, they will consider the following:
- Consent Matters (all items listed will be treated as one item and one vote. For a full list of items included, please see the Meeting Agenda.)
- The Mayor will make four proclamations: Sexual Assault Awareness Month; Volunteer Proclamation 2017, April 23-29; Arbor Day 2017, April 21; and Earth Day 2017, April 22.
- Council will present the 2017 Sustainability Awards to three nominees this year.
- Council will discuss a draft letter to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners supporting their continued acceptance and use of federal funds from the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department.
|
Bring the little ones to Parfet Park on Saturday,
April 15 at 10 a.m. for an Easter egg hunt hosted by the Kiwanis Club.
Eggs will be hidden all over the park and the hunt is free and open to all children ages 9 and under. Don't be late! The hunt kicks off at 10 a.m. sharp and with so many eager little hunters, those eggs won't stay hidden long.
|
Downtown Development Authority Meeting
The Downtown Development Authority will meet April 17 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th Street.
|
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Golden Community Center at 1470 10th Street in Golden.
|
Artist Meet & Greet with Rocky Mountain Hummer artist Don Kimmell
Golden's newest and highly anticipated public art piece, Rocky Mountain Hummer, will soon welcome visitors as they enter South Golden Rd at the Ulysses St roundabout near King Soopers. Metal sculptor, Don Kennell, was selected by the Public Art Commission (PAC) last fall to create a public art piece for this location.
An artist Meet and Greet event will be held on April 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Foothills Art Center located at 809 15th Street, in Golden.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Kennell and learn about his inspiration and process for creating the Rocky Mountain Hummer sculpture through a short presentation.
The event is free to the public and light refreshments will be provided.
|
Golden Bike Library 2nd Season Opening
The City of Golden is excited to announce the Golden Bike Library will open for its second season on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Stop by the Golden Visitor's Center (1010 Washington Ave) between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to enjoy refreshments and giveaways or take a bike for a spin.
This unique service is funded through a Colorado Department of Transportation Grant.
|
Colorado School of Mines Spring Music Concert & Fundraiser
Enjoy a free evening of music on Friday,
April 28, 7 p.m., in Bunker Auditorium in the Green Center at Colorado School of Mines. The night kicks off with performances from the concert choir and various guitar ensembles, and ends with a performance from the concert band.
In addition to great music, the night will include a raffle to raise money for the CSM band. Funds raised will go toward purchasing new instruments, repairing and maintaining current instruments in bad shape, section lesson coaches for the band and orchestra, and more.
You can purchase raffle tickets before the concert in the lobby, or ahead of time either on April 22 from 12-3 p.m. at the E-Days Carnival, or from tables set up in the Pedestrian Plaza in front of the Student Recreation Center on campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 24-28. For $1 each ticket, you can win prizes such as cupcakes from Gold Mine Cupcakes, gift cards from Anthony's pizza and Woody's pizza, certificates for free climbing sessions at Earth Treks, 10 free car washes, a Chick-Fil-A gift basket, and much more! You must be present to win these prizes. Also available are $2 tickets (or 3 tickets for $5) for larger prizes including 3 months of free martial arts classes, 5 free yoga classes, a family membership to the Foothill Art Gallery, Miners Alley Playhouse tickets, Jefferson symphony orchestra tickets, and a free night stay and buffet breakfast at a 4 star resort located about 20 minutes away. Participants for these larger prizes do not have to be present to win.
Each of these events is open to Mines students, as well as Golden community members.
|
Golden Library Events - April 11 - 18
To learn more about or register for these and other events happening at the Golden Library, visit JeffcoLibrary.org.
For more information or to register for programs that require pre-registration, please visit the
Golden Library website
.
|
|
|
|
|
|
