Weekly Digest May 22 2018
City of Golden /  911 10th Street  /  Golden, CO 
(303) 384-8000
A soggy but successful weekend!

Wet Community Pride Days
Along with loads of mattresses, electronics, and other items to dispose of and recycle, someone thoughtfully dropped off an old umbrella that our hard-working crews at Community Pride Days promptly put to good use! Thanks everyone who participated in another successful Community Pride Days despite all the rain.

This week is the 58th National Public Works Week, so it's a good moment on the heels of an event such as Community Pride Days to thank all of our folks who work to make sure our infrastructure and facilities are well-cared for and that our services such as waste disposal and water treatment run smoothly. We appreciate the hard work!

Keep reading for a rundown on what's happening in Golden right now, and h ave a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. Please note that City administrative offices will be closed next Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

Your Friends at the City of Golden
Current Projects
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.
Utilities

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.

Concrete Replacement Program

Fasick Concrete has begun work on 20th St from Ford St to Jackson St. When complete, there will be new sidewalks, curbs and gutters where there were none before.
Street Improvement Program

Martin Marietta is working on several streets in the northern part of the city. Many of the streets are in various stages of work. Recent rain has delayed progress.


 Streets currently under construction:


 

Streets Program 2018


 

Upcoming Events
Mobility Advisory Transportation Board Meeting
 
The Mobility Advisory Transportation Board will meet tonight, May 22 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th St.

At the meeting, MTAB will consider a request from  Jefferson County Housing Authority development at 24th and Jackson for a vacation of City ROW in the form of an alley running north and south between 23rd and 24th Streets.

MTAB will then adjourn into Study Session to discuss the City Municipal Code regarding traffic calming and a crosswalk application chart.


 

For more information on this meeting, see the meeting agenda.


For information on other upcoming meetings, please visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedule page .
Local Licensing Authority Meeting
 
The Local Licensing Authority will meet on Wednesday, May 23 at 2:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th St.

For information on other upcoming meetings, please visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedule page .
Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting
 
The Community Sustainability Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, May 23 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th St.

At the meeting, CSAB will consider the following:
  • Revising the sustainability waste goals.
  • Sustainable neighborhoods program
  • Energy Advisory strategy
For more information on this meeting, see the meeting agenda.

For information on other upcoming meetings, please visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedule page .
City Council Regular Meeting
 
City Council will meet in regular session on Thursday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th St.
 
At the meeting, the following items will be discussed:
  • Consent Matters - All items listed under Consent Matters are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion and vote. For a full list of items under consideration, see the meeting agenda.
  • The Mayor will make a proclamation of Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and designate the hour beginning at 11 a.m. of that day as a time to unite in prayer. All Golden citizens are also asked to observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.
  • Council will consider amending the 2018 budget as recommended as a result of various projects and events occurring in 2018 that require adjustments to the budget.
  • The City has received an application from the Colorado School of Mines (Mines) to rezone the property at 1101 18th Street from R-3 to PUD zoning, in order to allow the construction of a new campus dormitory that exceeds the 50 foot height limit for campus structures in R-3. City Council will conduct a public hearing on the request at tonight's meeting.
  • The City has received an application from the affected property owners of properties Located At 602, 606, 609 And 610 6th Street And 600, 610-612 Ford Street From "R-1," Residential Standard Lot, To "R-2," to rezone six properties in the vicinity of 6th and Ford Streets from R-1 to R-2 zoning in an area that is adjacent to existing R-2 zoning. There are no plans for additional development of these properties at this time. City Council will conduct a public hearing on the request at tonight's meeting.
  • Planning Commission has recommended adoption of certain regulations in Title 18 of the Municipal Code that address requirements for Short Term Rentals. City Council will conduct a public hearing on the request at tonight's meeting. 
  • Following Council's recent approval of Comprehensive Plan policies that address housing affordability in the community, Planning Commission and staff have been working to define potential next steps to improve affordable options in Golden, particularly related to program funding and regulatory changes. The purpose of this item is to present these possible action items to Council, share Planning Commission's recommendations, and seek guidance from City Council as to how to proceed. 
For more information, please see the   meeting agenda.

For information on other upcoming meetings, please visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedule page .
The Splash opens this weekend
 
The Splash Slide
Get ready to kick up your heels and make a splash! 

The Splash at Fossil Trace opens for another great summer season this weekend on May 26 at 10 a.m.

Day passes are available as well as 10-visit passes and season passes. When the mercury shoots up, cool down at the Splash!

Visit  SplashinGolden.com for more information and to purchase your 10 visit and season passes.
Memorial Day Ceremony at the Golden Cemetery
 
Join VFW Post 4171 in honoring those who died in active military service at the Golden Cemetery, 755 Ulysses St on Memorial Day, May 28. The service will begin at 11 a.m.
2018 Golden Bicycle Cruise
 
Get your costumes ready and pump up your tires! The Golden Bicycle Cruise is back for another fun season of music, beer, food, and the always popular costume-themed cruise rides around Golden. This year, the first ride kicks the season off with the cruise theme Cave People! Music will be provided by Troutskin Flask.

The family friendly event, sponsored by the Golden Community Commons group, takes place on the last Tuesday of the month, May through September, which means this month on May 29. 

Gather at 6 p.m. in the parking lot next to the library, 1019 10th St., for music, food and beer. Ride starts at 7 p.m. and ends back at the library lot where the fun continues until 9:30 pm.

Golden Investment Forum Task Force Meeting
 
The Golden Investment Forum Task Force will meet Wednesday, May 30 at 6 p.m. in the Golden Community Center at 1470 10th St.

For information on other upcoming meetings, please visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedule page .
Summer Reading Kick-Off: Bubble Disco
 
Bring your dancing shoes for a rockin' outdoor Bubble Disco party to kick off Summer Reading at the Golden Library on June 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Crafts, bubbles and the  Spark City Bus are part of the fun for the whole family!
Registration is not required - just show up!
Jefferson County Public Library
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.
Around Town
Give us your feedback on Heritage Road landscaping plans

Golden Parks and Recreation Department are contracting to have additional landscaping planted along Heritage Road from Eagleridge Dr. to Kimball Ave. during summer and fall of 2018.

Right now, on  Guiding Golden, the public is invited to take a look at the conceptual plan that shows general locations and types of plant material proposed to be used for the project, and offer feedback.

Feedback on these plans are welcome through the month of May.
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! 

Businesses can now pay  City of Golden sales and use taxes online. Businesses will need to have their City of Golden sales tax account number and the last amount paid.

Please contact 303-384-8024 or  salestax@cityofgolden.net for additional information.