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The Gateway To Boulder Valley
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JULY 2018
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Don't miss out on this year's
4th of July Parade
and
Pancake Festival!
See schedule of events below:
Superior Mile -
Race starts at 7:00 am (McCaslin Blvd./Rock Creek Parkway)
- Packet Pick-Up will be July 3 from 3:00 – 7:00 pm (at Purple Park)
- Race Day registration will begin at 6:00 am
- Race will start at 7:00 am - 1 mile down Rock Creek Parkway
- Race Day registration - $25 or $60 for family (3-5 people)
- Register Today
Community Parade -
begins at 8:30 am
- Pedestrian/Bike line-up begins at 8:00 am on Rock Creek Parkway along Purple Park - The Town will provide a limited supply of red, white and blue steamers and ribbons for those wanting to ride or walk in the parade – please join us!
- Parade will follow Rock Creek Parkway and end at Community Park - make sure to grab a seat along the parade route and check out all the fantastic parade entries!
- Please email katier@superiorcolorado.gov if you are still interested in entering the parade.
Pancake Breakfast and Festival -
9:00 am - Noon
- Hang out after the parade and grab free pancakes, bananas, drinks and more!
- Check out the many community vendors (bring a little extra cash – you may find something you just can’t live without), music from Ultralowfi, interactive games, prizes, and inflatables
- Championship Kickball Game – 11:00 am – Stewart Field
Singing of the
National Anthem
and
Posting of the American Flag
- 10:00 am
Visit the
Town's website for additional
4th of July Event information or
CLICK HERE.
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All Town Offices will be CLOSED on July 4th
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Special
AFTERNOON
First Fridays Coffee with Superior Town Board Members
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Please join fellow residents and Superior Town Board Members for this month's
Special Afternoon
First Fridays hosted by Trustee Sandie Hammerly on
Friday, July 6th, from
4:00 to 6:00 pm at
Brunelleschi's, One Superior Drive, second floor, 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.
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This is an opportunity to chat one-on-one with your elected Town representatives.
Light refreshments will be provided.
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Town of Superior Advisory Committees want you!
Collaborate with fellow residents in shaping the future of your town!
The Town currently has the following Committee vacancies:
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
Karen Snortland
, Committee Coordinator at
karens@superiorcolorado.gov
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Recycling Options in Boulder County
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Have you ever come across an item at your house you would like to
recycle but you were not sure where to take it? There are many options close by, right here in
Boulder County! Check out the link below for more information on these options.
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Serving Boulder County, City and County of Broomfield, and the Town of Erie residents Wednesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Businesses served by appointment only.
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2018
DRINKING WATER QUALITY
Consumer Confidence Report
In the last few weeks, every residence in the Town of Superior should have received a
Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from the Town's Public Works Department.
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Enjoy fresh popcorn provided by our event sponsor -
Premier Members Credit Union!
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Movie Night #2 -
Friday, July 6th at Scanlon Field,
1350 Coalton Road
(East Baseball Field)
Wonder
Rated PG-13
Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters 5th grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.
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Parks, Recreation, and Open Space - News and Updates
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Follow the links below for additional Recreation Opportunities and Community Events!
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SAVE THE DATE!
Chili Fest
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Saturday, September 8
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2:00 - 6:00 pm
The
2018 Chili Fest will be back once again this year in
Community Park on
Saturday,
September 8th from
2:00 - 6:00 pm!
Come join in the celebration that is sure to be hot, hot, hot! Back for its 18th year this year's
Chili Fest will once again feature great music brought to you by
Dub Haiku and SonicArcade, great food, and great beer. Back again this year -
The Boulder Valley Rotary Club is partnering with
the Town to host the
5th annual
Boulder Valley Beer Fest - visit
www.bouldervalleybeerfest.com for more info! For those who would like to compete in the
International Chili Society sanctioned chili cook-off please visit
www.superiorcolorado.gov after July 15 to complete an application.
We need lots of hands to make and this huge event run successfully. If you are interested in
volunteering or being one of our amazing
Chili Fest judges please visit
www.volunteersuperior.com or call
303-499-3675 for more information.
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2018
STREET REHABILITATION
Project
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The
2018 Street Rehabilitation Project is underway. This includes repairing McCaslin Blvd., both north and south of the new Main Street roundabout. The project should be substantially complete by mid-October and will entail periodic lane closures on McCaslin. The first closure is in place in the right lane of southbound McCaslin between Main Street and Rock Creek Parkway and will move with the work.
For more information please refer to the Town's website at
superiorcolorado.gov under Public Works & Utilities Department’s
"Road Work Updates". The general construction hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Residents are encouraged to use alternate routes.
The Public Works & Utilities Department appreciates your patience in advance while investing in and maintaining the public infrastructure.
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Local Bus Service -
BUS ROUTE 228
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RTD provides Route 228 local bus service between Broomfield, Superior and Louisville, with convenient connections to other transit options along the way.
Schedule effective May 20, 2018 -
August 25, 2018
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Superior Call-n-Ride
Just call and we'll pick you up
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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.
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Parking Rules Make Superior Streets Safer
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Preserving the quality of life in Superior’s neighborhoods requires effort from us all. Toward this end, the Town Board approved a new
parking ordinance to address a growing community concern – the obstruction of residential streets due to trailers parked for several days. This ordinance is intended to enhance safety in our roadways. The rules now prohibit semi-trailers from parking along public streets or right of way adjacent to a residential lot. It also reduces the time any other trailer or recreational vehicle is allowed to be parked on a public street from five days to 48 hours.
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Recent Town Board Actions
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Heard a presentation from the Superior Chamber of Commerce
Heard an Annual Audit Presentation
Approved a Liquor License Renewal for Brunelleschi Restaurant
Adopted Resolutions appointing members to the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Advisory Committee (PROSTAC), Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability (ACES), Historical Commission, Planning Commission, Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Advisory Committee (CAPS) and Open Space Advisory Committee (OSAC)
Community Center Update
Executive Session to receive legal advice from the Town Attorney on specific legal questions, pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b), on the topic of litigation related to the former Rocky Flats site, to develop a strategy for negotiations, and/or instruct negotiators, pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e) for which a topic cannot be provided without compromising the purpose of the Executive Session, and to discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of any real, personal, or other property interest, pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(a), for which a topic cannot be disclosed without compromising the purpose of the Executive Session
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November 2018
Regular Town Election
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The Town will hold its regular election on
November 6, 2018 for one
(1) Mayor and three (3) Board of Trustee members. The election is a coordinated election with Boulder County.
To qualify, all candidates must be a citizen of the United States of America, be eighteen (18) years of age or older on the date of the election, be registered to vote and have resided within the Town limits of Superior for at least the twelve months immediately prior to the date of the election.
The Fair Campaign Practices Act of the Colorado Revised Statutes requires all candidates for public office to submit a Candidate Affidavit. An individual becomes a candidate when the individual publicly announces an interest to seek public office and thereafter receives a contribution or makes expenditures in
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support of their candidacy. This form must be filed with the Town Clerk within 10 days of becoming a candidate. To obtain the Candidate Affidavit form, please call the Town Clerk.
The first day candidates will be able to obtain nomination petitions from the Town Clerk is
August 7, 2018. For more information, call the Town Clerk at 303-499-3675 ext. 112 or email
phyllish@superiorcolorado.gov.
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Historical Commission Corner
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The
Fourth of July, Independence Day, was a welcome rare holiday for coal miners in Superior’s Industrial Mine. It wasn’t until into the 1930’s that the work day was cut to 5 or 6 days a week, so it was rare to for them have a day off. One story from the Town’s old timers tells about one Fourth a group of miners packed a scrap piece of pipe with some explosives “borrowed” from the mine’s powder shack. The loaded pipe was placed far to the west side of the mine camp and a very long fuse attached. The residents collected a safe distance from the
“firecracker” and the fuse was lit. The resulting explosion was greater than expected, surprising the revelers and rocking the landscape around the mine and mine camp. The residents of Superior indeed started the holiday with a bang!
Commission members and friends will be at their booth on the Fourth during the event in Community Park. Drop by and visit with us about our Town’s past. Also, the plan is for the vintage fire truck to be in the parade again this year then on display at the park afterward.
The
Superior Historical Museum will be open on
July 7th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For further information, contact
Bryan Meyer, Town Staff, at
303-499-3675 or
Larry Dorsey, Commission Chair, at
303-499-1969.
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Fire Danger across the State of Colorado is increasing. As you head out to go camping, hiking or even for a Sunday drive you need to be in the “know” about the restrictions wherever you go. The State of Colorado has created a list with links to every County, the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and other public lands in Colorado for your use prior to traveling and recreating in the great outdoors.
Fire Bans and Restrictions
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Please follow the restrictions in place at your destination, the fire danger this year is very real and we would like everyone’s community to stay safe including our own. Please don’t spread sparks or light fires where they are restricted. If you must have a fire be sure to FULLY extinguish it before leaving it unattended for any reason by following Smoky Bear’s guidelines.
Campfire Safety
This
4th of July the
Town of Superior is again hosting a great family event starting with a fun run and parade. After you’ve worked up an appetite come eat pancakes at community park and share in the fun with your community. Please go see a public fireworks display and leave the show to the professionals it will eliminate the danger fireworks can present to you, your neighbors and pets.
Have a happy and safe 4th of July!
@RockyMtnFire
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Superior Chamber
Recognizes Community Partners
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From left to right (as shown in photo):
- Service Group of the Year presented by Chick-fil-A at Flatiron: A Precious Child
- Educator of the Year presented by Staufer Team Real Estate: Christina Dunlap of Rock Creek School
- Superior Achiever Award presented by Sport Stable: Mike Akins
- Independent Business of the Year presented by Daily Camera: Dixon Orthodontics
- Business of the Year presented by Citywide Banks: Xcel Energy
- Business Connector of the Year presented by Guardian Storage: Barbara Jaynes
- Entrepreneurial Spirit Award presented by First Summit Realty: Andrea Vahl
- Volunteer of the Year presented by Rock Creek School: Allyn Jarrett
On behalf of the 250 members of the Chamber, congratulations to them all and thank you for being a part of our community!
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Upcoming 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.
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July 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
July Library Events or call
303-335- 4849 for additional information.
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Simplify Your Bike Commute
With this warm, sunny weather, it is the perfect time to work on incorporating cycling into your every day commute.
Cycling to work is a great way to incorporate an easy and free workout into your day, reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere and have a fun commute!
For those with a longer commute, there is a great solution for you! With
Bike-n-Ride shelters popping up around the northwest metro area, you can ride the first or final mile and safely store your bike at a Bike-n-Ride shelter while you complete the rest of your commute by transit.
Bike-n-Ride shelters require pre-approved access cards so that users can be guaranteed their bike will be safe while it’s being store.
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The shelters are also weather proof, which means your bike will be protected from rain, snow or whatever weather may come.
Superior is home to a Bike-n-Ride shelter located at US 36 and McCaslin.
Apply to receive a RFID card for the shelter today. This shelter connects to the
US 36 Bikeway, which connects Boulder to Westminster with an 18-mile paved path. To plan your route and find a bike shelter near your place of work, check out the
Bike Northwest Map today!
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Save Money and Enjoy Your Commute Again!
There’s no better time to try out an
electric bike for your commute, errands, and fun around town! Benefits
Boulder County is offering discounts on ebikes this July. Do yourself and the Earth a favor, ditch the car and try one out.
- At least 10% off select brands and models at participating dealers
- Choose from cargo, road, fat tire, and townie ebikes.
- This is the last time the program will run and expires July 31, 2018 so act today!
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New Solar Option for Homes and Businesses!
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Xcel Energy recently launched
Renewable*Connect. The program offers Colorado Xcel Energy customers the opportunity to get solar power via your utility bills. It is a solar option for all community members who receive Xcel Energy service. Customers get to keep their Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) from this 50 MW solar array planned to be built in Deer Trail, CO. Residential and small business/commercial (less than 25kW) can enroll today – deadline for enrollment is July 18 so don’t delay.
Residents can learn more
HERE.
Businesses can learn more
HERE. Take advantage of this opportunity to go 100% renewable, and spread the word in your community!
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It's easy to sign up and get long-lasting results!
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Let Your Lawn Thrive with a Free Sprinkler Consultation!
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Just like a car, your sprinklers need an occasional check-up to make sure they’re watering your lawn as efficiently as possible! Get your system checked with a
FREE sprinkler consultation by
Resource Central and the
Town of Superior.
Consultations last about 90 minutes but could help you save thousands of gallons of water each year and keep your lawn healthy.
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Family Caregiver Training Program begins Thursday, July 12 near Niwot
The “
National Caregiver Training Program,” offered by the
Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, a division of Community Services,
begins
Thursday, July 12, near Niwot - halfway between Boulder and Longmont.
The course for family caregivers of older adults helps them learn and practice the essential skills necessary to provide quality care for frail older loved ones living at home.
What: National Caregiver Training Program
When: Thursdays, July 12 – Aug. 15, 5 – 8 p.m.
Where: Home Care of the Rockies, 7105 La Vista Pl, Suite 100, Longmont. On the Diagonal Highway, next to IBM
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Reporting Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Noise
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Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (RMMA) is committed to controlling noise associated with aircraft operations. They have developed a proactive noise abatement program to respond to their neighbors' concerns while continuing to provide an excellent facility for everyone's use.
If you have been affected by RMMA airport noise, please call the noise complaint line at
303-271-4874. You can also file a noise complaint by completing the
online form.
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Fence Maintenance Reminders
If your fence borders
Town Open Space or
Town-maintained common areas, please report any damage to
pros@superiorcolorado.gov. Please include your address and a picture of the damage if possible. The Town considers the property owner to be responsible for structural repairs such as the posts and railings, while the Town maintains the slats, battens (strips between the slats) and the stain on the outside (slat side - but not the inside).
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The
Rock Creek Master HOA has posted homeowner information on its
website regarding expedited procedures for work related to damage from any storms, including fencing, trees, and roofs.
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The
Town's Yard Waste site, located at 2125 Honey Creek Lane, is open year-round to accommodate the extended Colorado growing season.
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Tips for Securing Trash on Windy Days
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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.
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Bulk Item Discard Options
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CLICK HERE for a list of options to discard or recycle unwanted bulk items.
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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!
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Household Hazardous Wastes Accepted for Disposal
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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.
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