 |
City of Golden /
911 10th Street /
Golden, CO
(303) 384-8000
|
With the warm temperatures, the Splash water park is a popular place... even for the birds! Read more about where this mama bird made her nest in the "Around Town" section below.
Lots of residents and visitors also hoping to enjoy all the natural and downtown amenities Golden has to offer. If you're among the many headed to Clear Creek, please stay safe and remember the water is moving faster than it looks! It's also worth reviewing our
Clear Creek Visitor Information for rules and regulations and other info before coming out.
Keep reading for a rundown on what's happening in Golden right now, and h
ave a great week!
Your Friends at the City of Golden
|
Water Treatment - Lead and Copper Water Sampling
Environmental Services will begin annual Lead and Copper Drinking Water Sampling this week. The Lead and Copper monitoring period goes from June-September and will collect samples from 32 Golden residents. Additionally, the 2017 Water Quality Report with the last year's drinking water monitoring results for Golden will also appear as an insert in June's Informer and can be found on the City's Drinking Water webpage.
|
City will be doing another round of mosquito control next Monday.
|
Road closure for necessary stormwater and street improvements
16th St. from Illinois to Arapahoe St. will be closed by Colorado School of Mines until mid-August for stormwater and street improvements.
|
Crews are maintaining sewers in the Beverly Heights neighborhood.
|
North Ford Street Patching
The Streets Department will be patching the asphalt on North Ford St. - as weather allows. Xcel has agreed to provide funds to mill and overlay the entire section from 1st Street to Texas Street. Because of concerns of settlement from the contractor's work, however, milling and overlaying will not occur until 2019.
|
A streetlight purchase agreement has been finalized with Public Service Co. of Colorado and the agreement to purchase streetlights citywide will go to City Council on June 14.
|
Concrete Replacement Program
Concrete work on 20th St. from Jackson St. to Washington Ave. is in the cleanup stages. Fasick Concrete company is moving on to begin work on Corporate Circle and Conference Place. Work is anticipated to take two weeks.
|
Street Improvement Program
Martin Marietta is working on several streets in Golden. Even with slight weather delays, work is progressing throughout the city. Many streets are currently in various stages of work.
Streets currently under construction:
|
|
Mobility & Transportation Advisory Board Study Session
The Mobility & Transportation Advisory Board will meet in study session tonight, June 5 at 6 p.m. in the Public Works Building at 1445 10th St.
|
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th St.
|
Public Art Commission Meeting
The Public Art Commission will meet on Thursday, June 7 at 9 a.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th St.
|
City Council Regular Business Meeting
City Council will meet in regular session on Thursday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th St.
|
Golden Farmers Market
Find local produce, prepared foods, and items for the home and garden as well as educational experiences, promotional opportunities and social gathering space every Saturday this summer (excluding Saturday, July 29 for Buffalo Bill Days). Come out from
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, June 9.
The Market is located in the parking lot just west of the Golden Library near the corner of 10th and Illinois Streets.
|
Golden Urban Renewal Authority Meeting
The Golden Urban Renewal Authority will meet on Monday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th St.
|
Golden Safety Academy
The Golden Safety Academy was created to help educate and empower citizens with information and resources that enhance their personal safety and crime prevention. This free academy is usually held on the second Monday of every month in the Golden Fire Department, except for this class, which is instead being held on
Tuesday, June 12, 6 - 8 p.m. in Council Chambers. In this class, you will learn about Animal Safety.
Please visit our
Golden Safety Academy page for more information on this informative educational series, including topics to be covered at each class, and to sign up for a class online.
|
Economic Development Commission Meeting
The Economic Development Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Works Building at 1445 10th St.
|
Jefferson County Golden Library Events
Every week our Golden branch of the Jefferson County Public Library, located at 1019 10th Street, features events and classes for all ages, from DIY Labs to Book Clubs to creative and educational workshops.
Visit JeffcoLibrary.org for a calendar of upcoming events. There you can also register for
programs that require pre-registration.
|
Mama Bird Makes her Nest at The Splash!
A Mourning Dove has chosen the lane lines at The Splash to make her nest. Mourning Doves are a protected species under the Federal Migratory Bird Act which means that the nest cannot be moved without a permit from the Division of Wildlife. The nest has been cordoned off with caution tape to protect mama bird and her eggs until they hatch. Mourning Doves lay two white eggs, which generally hatch in 14 - 15 days. It will take another 11 - 14 days until the babies "fledge" and leave the nest. So for now we are keeping a watchful eye over mama bird and her nest. If you come by Splash, try not to get too close to the nest, and help think up some names for the chicks!
|
Get a safe start to summer! The City of Golden is partnering with Bicycle Colorado for a Kids' Bike Rodeo. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Coors Tek parking lot on the corner of 10th and Jackson Streets (across the street from Parfet Park).
Children do not need to bring bikes, but should bring helmets if they have them. Bicycle Colorado will assist with proper helmet fitting for children. This is a great opportunity for children to learn safety techniques. Bike rodeos are recommended for children ages 4 to 13. Bicycles and striders will be provided. Children can come anytime and go through the course as many times as they like!
The event is completely free.
|
Golden Weekends
The Downtown Golden Merchant Partners are hosting Golden Weekends on Friday and Saturday evenings, 5 to 8 p.m., from now until Aug. 31 in downtown Golden. Dozens of Golden businesses will stay open until at least 8 p.m. and offer specials, in-store demonstrations, samples and more. Enjoy live music, free carriage rides, and special activities. Participating businesses will be marked by a gold balloon at their entrances. Free parking during the evenings will make it easy for families and visitors to come enjoy Golden Weekends.
|
Make a Difference, Drive for Seniors!
This volunteer opportunity is available through Seniors' Resource Center. Volunteer drivers do so much more than provide rides for seniors in the community; they build friendships, and rewards go both ways. Even if it's just for an hour or two, the gesture speaks volumes. If you would like to volunteer, contact Pat Pierson at 303-332-3840 or
PPierson@SRCaging.org.
|
Pay your sales and use taxes online
In addition to paying your water bill online and some municipal court citations, another online payment service is now available!
|
|
|
|
|
|
