* * *  The Gateway To Boulder Valley * * * AUGUST 2018 * * *
18th Annual Chili Fest!
The 2018 Chili Fest will be back once again this year at Community Park on Saturday, September 8 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 local favorite "Sonic Arcade," great food, and great beer. Back again this year - the Boulder Valley Rotary Club is partnering with Chili Fest to bring you the 5th annual Boulder Valley Beer Fest - CLICK HERE for more info and to purchase beer fest tickets. 

Chili Cooks Wanted! To compete in the International Chili Society sanctioned chili cook-off, please CLICK HERE to fill out an application. This year's winners will have the chance to compete in the ICS World Chili Cook-off (September 28-30 in St. Louis, MO). Sign up today to reserve your spot!

We need a lot of helping hands make 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. This is a great opportunity for middle school/high school students who need volunteer hours!
First Fridays Coffee with Superior Town Board Members
Please join fellow residents and Superior Town Board Members for this month's First Fridays Coffee on Friday, August 3rd, 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.
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 7 , 2018
6:00 pm at Community Park

Join us at Community Park in Superior for a free, family-friendly event!

Free food, live music, K9 Team demos, Sheriff's Office, CO State Patrol, SWAT Team, Rocky Mountain Fire, and MUCH MORE!

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live.
Joint Superior/Louisville
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Noise - Temporary Working Group  

Please submit your contact info below if you are interested in discussing the communities aircraft noise concerns and learning 
more about the airport. You will be contacted with the first 
meeting date, time and location.

Community Meeting

The Town will host a Community Meeting with guest speakers from RMMA on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. This meeting will be held at Town Hall, 124 E. Coal Creek Drive, and will start at 6:30 pm.
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 .
2019 Budget Update

Work is in full force on Superior’s 2019 budget. In fact Town staff, along with Superior’s advisory
Committees/Commissions, have been
working on the budget since May. The Town Board will start their budget review meetings in September – so keep an eye out for these meeting dates.

One very exciting item for the 2019 budget – property tax rates for over 95% of Superior residents will go down by about 5% in 2019! Why? Decades ago, debt was issued for the Rock Creek development to help pay for the construction of streets, sidewalks and parks. The final year of these debt payments is 2018. No more debt = no more property tax to pay for this debt!
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.

CLICK HERE to view this year's report.
Garden In A Box
Fall Gardens On Sale Now for a limited time only!

Pre-designed, water-wise gardens add color and life to your yard.

Enjoy fresh popcorn provided by our event sponsor - Premier Members Credit Union!
2018 HOA Movie Series
Movie Night #3 - Friday, August 10th at Scanlon Field, 1350 Coalton Road
(East Baseball Field)

The Boss Baby
Rated PG

A suit-wearing, briefcase-carrying baby pairs up with his 7-year old brother to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Puppy Co.

Food, drinks, and treats provided.

Chik Fil A will be available, and quantities will be limited, first come, first served.

Recreation News
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space - News and Updates
Follow the links below for additional Recreation Opportunities and Community Events!


Back to School "MODIFIED" Pool Schedule

The North and South pools will operate on a modified schedule once Boulder Valley School District resumes classes on August 15, 2018. Reduced hours will begin August 15, 2018 and run through September 3, 2018.

North Pool Open Swim Hours
(Sunday morning adult lap swimming will be suspended):  
Monday - Friday 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:30 am to 8:00 pm 

South Pool Open Swim Hours
(Weekday morning adult lap swim will be suspended):
Monday - Friday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:30 am to 8:00 pm
Road Work Updates
2018 STREET REHABILITATION Project
The 2018 Street Rehabilitation Project is underway. This includes repairing McCaslin Boulevard, 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 10 foot sidewalk on the west side of McCaslin will be complete by mid-August. At this time traffic will switch over to the west lanes of McCaslin and bottom lift asphalt will be poured. Please continue to use caution as you travel through the work zone.
 
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.
Transit Updates
Superior Call-n-Ride

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.
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.


Schedule effective May 20, 2018 -
August 25, 2018
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Parking Rules Make Superior Streets Safer

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.

Recent Town Board Actions
Heard Presentations from the Superior Chamber of Commerce, Boulder County Hodgson Harris Reservoir Ecological Values Assessment (Open Space Advisory Committee), Comcast Update, and Downtown Superior Update

Approved a Manager Change for Brunelleschi Restaurant 

Adopted a Resolution approving a Sub-Regional Intergovernmental Agreement with Jefferson County

Heard Presentations from Let’s Go Colorado Campaign (information on their proposed ballot measure and answer questions. Their proposed ballot measure would be a statewide ballot initiative to raise sales tax by .62% to fund transportation projects state wide.), Municipal Judge (Judge Thrower presented to the Board regarding the Town’s Municipal Court operation), Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Advisory Committee (Update on McCaslin Roundabout Art and Crosswalk Painting Program)

Adopted a Resolution re-appointing the Municipal Judge and Alternate Judge

Adopted a Resolution appointing members to the Planning Commission

Adopted a Resolution approving an Agreement with American Ramp Company for the Skate Park Construction

Public Hearing and Adoption of an Ordinance and Resolutions approving a residential development and the associated metropolitan district for property located at the Intersection of US 36 and South 88th Street on approximately 21 acres (Anderson property) Continued to August 13, 2018 Board Meeting

Community Center Discussion and status update on the potential November 2018 ballot question to fund the construction and operation of a Community Center
August Town Board Meetings - August 13 a nd August 27

Committee Meetings
August 7th - Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00-9:00 pm
August 8th - OSAC Meeting , 6:30-8:30 pm
August 9th - ACES Meeting , 5:30-7:30 pm
August 15th - PROSTAC Meeting, 7:00-9:00 pm
August 17th - Historical Commission Meeting, 10:00 am-noon
August 21st - Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00-9:00 pm
August 23rd - CAPS Meeting, 6:00-7:30 pm
November 2018
Regular Town Election
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
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.

For information about registering to vote please visit the Boulder County Clerk’s webpage at www.bouldercountyvotes.org.
Historical Commission Corner
Youngsters in Superior will start a new school year this month, a tradition that goes back generations in our country. The timing of the opening of school is an opportunity to visit the Superior Historical Museum and take in our Education Room. In it are numerous 8th Grade graduation photos, exhibits on school activities in 1942 and a tribute to Edith Oehrman a favorite teacher back in the day, just to name a few. Don’t forget, the location of the Museum, Asti Park, is the old school yard in which were located two frame school buildings one housing grades 1st-6th and the other grades 7th & 8th. 

The Museum is open on August 4th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is found at 2nd and Maple Streets in Original Superior. Drop in and visit about our Town’s past. For further information, contact Bryan Meyer, Town Staff at 303-499-3675 or Larry Dorsey, Commission Chair at 303-499-1969.
At the Firehouse
It’s August and kids are headed back to school. Drivers, it’s important to pay extra attention along school routes. Make eye contact with pedestrians in and near crosswalks. Slow down around cars parked along city streets as kids on bike and scooters may pop out from behind a parked vehicle. Most importantly SLOW DOWN giving you extra time to react to whatever may surprise you.

Parents take the time to make the trip to and from school with your
kids (before it starts) checking out and addressing safety concerns along the route. Reinforce with children the need to stop at crosswalks and make eye contact with drivers before crossing the road. Check to see if your kids outgrew their bike helmet over the summer and that they are wearing it whenever they hop on their wheels. Teach them to not wear headphones and earbuds as pedestrians so they can hear what is happening around them. Review crosswalk safety tips for everyone in your family. 

Before the school bells ring we encourage everyone to come on out to National Night Out in Superior on August 7th from 6:00-9:00 pm at Community Park. Come out and celebrate community partnership and safety with local law enforcement and Rocky Mountain Fire.  @RockyMtnFire
YMCA of Boulder Valley
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 the website for additional information.
August 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 August Library Events or call 303-335- 4849 for additional information.
Book Drop at Town Hall is Accessible 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.

Books are collected no later than 3:00 pm Monday through Friday and delivered to the Louisville Library. Library materials can renewed online at www.louisville-library.org or by calling 303-774-3798.

Contact the Louisville Public Library Circulation Desk at 303-335-4822 for additional information.
'On The Same Page' Community Reading Program
Events begin in September

For the 8th year in a row, the communities of Lafayette, Louisville, and Superior have joined to present ‘On The Same Page,’ (OTSP) a one-book event that asks everyone to read the same book at the same time. This year's selection is "Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI," by David Grann, author of "The Lost City of Z." 

Get Out & Ride for Bike Wednesday

You’ve made it through the first two days of the week, but you’re dreading getting up and going to work on Wednesday. Break up the monotony of the work week and bike instead of drive for your commute. This summer, Commuting Solutions in partnership with Way to Go, launched Bike Wednesday. We’re encouraging commuters in Superior to leave their car at home and cruise past traffic on two wheels. As an added bonus, we’re giving away Shimano gear to anyone who logs two trips this summer. 

Get involved with Bike Wednesday with these simple steps:

  • Create an Account. Log on to mywaytogo.org and create an account!
  • Join the Network. After creating an account, join Commuting Solutions’ network.
  • Map Your Route. Find your best ride using our Bike Northwest Map!
  • Track Your Trips. Don’t forget to log your ride through the My Way to Go network!
  • Win Cycling Gear. After logging two rides, email Jade Krueger at jade@commutingsolutions.org and we’ll send you some Shimano gear!
Energy-Saving Tips for Your Home

1. Turn your A/C unit switch to the “auto” position rather than just the “on”; this will ensure it only runs when needed, saving you energy and money.

2. Xcel Energy’s Saver's Switch is a great way to save energy and money on cooling. Check it out today!

Want more tips to help you save money and be comfortable? Call EnergySmart at 303-544-1000 to speak with your Energy Advisor today for free! More info at www.EnergySmartYES.com.

Energy-saving tips brought to you by the Superior Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability and Boulder County’s EnergySmart program.
Call 303-999-3824 or SIGN UP at resourcecentral.org/sprinkler to schedule.

It's easy to sign up and get long-lasting results!
Let Your Lawn Thrive with a Free Sprinkler Consultation!
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.
Welcome to 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.


Recycling Options in Boulder County
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.

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.