GoldenInformer OCTOBER 2021
Your Complete Golden Guide:
November Election Meet Golden's 2021 City Council Candidates
2021 Golden City Council
Laura Weinberg Mayor
JJ Trout District One
Rob Reed Ward One
Paul Haseman Ward Two
Casey Brown Mayor Pro Tem District Two
Jim Dale Ward Three
Bill Fisher Ward Four
303-384-8179 E-mail: lweinberg @cityofgolden.net
720-880-5084 E-mail: jtrout @cityofgolden.net
303-431-9891 E-mail: rreed @cityofgolden.net
303-513-2310 E-mail: phaseman @cityofgolden.net
303-900-2003 E-mail: cbrown @cityofgolden.net
303-916-0810 E-mail: jdale @cityofgolden.net
303-588-3389 E-mail: bfisher @cityofgolden.net
To contact the entire City Council, e-mail citycouncil@cityofgolden.net.
IN T H IS ISS U E The Golden Informer is produced and published monthly by the Golden City Manager’s Office and mailed as a source of news and information to all residences and businesses inside the city limits. Comments on The Informer are welcome.
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3 B usiness Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Golden
3 J oin the New Police Community Engagement Group
15 M etro Denver Green Homes Tour 17 G HM's Discovery of Crude Attempt at Counterfeiting
19 G olden Civic Foundation's 46th Annual Gala: "From Golden with Love"
5 E lection Information
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Check out These Fun Fall Events!
Meet Your City Council Candidates
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13 Fire Prevention Week Oct. 3-9 14 F ind Out How to Participate
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in the City's Organics Service
15 F all Yard Waste Collection City of Golden Department
Jason Slowinski City Manager
Carly Lorentz Deputy City Manager
Dan Hartman Public Works
Rick Muriby Monica Mendoza Interim Comm. City Clerk & Econ. Dev.
Rod Tarullo Parks and Recreation
Bill Kilpatrick Police
Golden History Museum Managers 923 10th St., Golden
Jerry Stricker Interim Fire Chief
Jeff Hansen Finance
Kristen Meier Human Resources
Emily Gedeon Communications
Jiles McCoy Innovation and Technology
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HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Golden Did you know that Golden is home to a thriving startup business ecosystem, with many public and private partners to help entrepreneurs achieve success? A few unique-to-Golden opportunities for local business leaders include: • G olden’s Community and Economic Development Department, which connects businesses to startup programs; • T he Colorado School of Mines’ Innov8x class, which helps leaders solve business problems;
Golden Programs Mines GWiB
Startups Traxion
• Traxion, which mentors business owners; • Golden Women in Business, which connects women-owned businesses
Investors
Golden City Council's Monthly Calendar
Meetings are held on TUESDAY Nights at 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall, 911 10th St.
Want to join Golden’s Entrepreneurship andDid you know that Golden is home to a thriving startup business ecosystem, with many public and Innovation ecosystem? Contact Robin For more information, private partners to help entrepreneurs achieve success? A few unique‐to‐Golden opportunities for local Fleischmann, rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net. business leaders include: visit www.cityofgolden. Golden’s Community and Economic Development Department, which connects businesses to net/agendas. startup programs; Apply to Be a Part of the New Police Community The Colorado School of Mines’ Innov8x class, which helps leaders solve business problems; __________________________
Engagement Group!
Traxion, which mentors business owners; Golden Women in Business, which connects women‐owned businesses
October 12
We are looking for a diverse (age, sex, race, background, jobs, etc.) Want to join Golden’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation ecosystem? Contact Robin Fleischmann, Regular Business rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net. group of Goldenites (residents, business owners, stakeholders) to get Meeting involved in learning more about our police department and meeting October 19 regularly to give feedback. The Police Community Engagement Group Study Session will have conversations about projects, ideas, police procedures, policies, and best business practices. If you have been thinking about October 26 a way to get involved, this is a great opportunity! We hope to have a Regular Business group that can provide a representative voice about community ideas, Meeting __________________________ feedback, needs and concerns. Apply on CRIMEWATCH at https://crimewatch.net/us/co/ jefferson/golden-pd, and you may be selected to participate. Council’s upcoming agendas, packets and Water Conservation in Golden meeting minutes are Despite record drought and heat across Colorado, we’ve had a successful year conserving available online under water here in Golden. Overall, water use is down 8 percent since last year. We can thank a the City Council link at wet and rainy spring along the Front Range for some of these water savings, but the City of www.cityofgolden.net/ Golden’s Parks and Public Works departments have put new technology into place that cut agendas. the City of Golden’s municipal water use by about 25 percent. Interested in continuing to conserve Public comment is water? One way you can make a big impact welcome on the agenda at all regular business is by checking your automatic sprinklers meetings. monthly for leaks and adjusting settings accordingly. If you want to send To learn more about the City of your comments to the Golden's water conservation efforts and City Council directly, to get more tips about saving water, visit you can email them www.cityofgolden.com/SaveWater/. councilcomments@ Thank you for being stewards of the cityofgolden.net. city’s water resources! October 2021 | 3
MAYOR’S MESSAGE By Mayor
Laura Weinberg
Follow the Golden Rule This Fall
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ctober is a beautiful month to be in Golden. The trees are changing colors as the weather turns cooler and we feel the last gasp of summer before longer nights arrive. For some it means football season and for others it means election season. For me, October has occasionally meant campaigning and knocking on doors before the November election. I’m not on the ballot this year and want to share some thoughts about becoming an elected official. Running for office is hard and October is ridiculously busy when you work, have a family, already serve on Council, and are campaigning for an election. I chose to run twice for City Council and once for Mayor to serve my community. Not as part of a political career and not because of a single issue that I was promoting or interest group I represented. And certainly not for the compensation. I ran for office because I love Golden, and I still do. There is so much that is positive about serving Golden and usually what I write about, but the negative sides of service also need to be written (at least this one time) because I am still astounded by the accusations that I receive. I have been accused of lining my pockets and receiving money from interest groups and businesses or giving away taxpayer resources frivolously without regard for the community wants or needs. Although our elections and positions are non-partisan, some people have insisted on applying party politics to our local decision making and accuse me of bowing to political party influences. Outside of specific accusations, I have been on the receiving end of intimidation, bullying, and name calling both while running for office and while holding office. I recognize that it comes with the job and that having thick skin is a must. I also know these behaviors are part of the reason why it is hard to find people willing to run for office. I share this to raise awareness during another election season. Outreach is a part of our democratic process which relies on informed voters. People running for office or asking for support or opposition on a ballot issue may approach you. Please give them your respect. It is hard to knock on a stranger’s door and it is hard to ask for someone’s support, especially for introverts like me. Ask a question, take their literature, or share if you have made up your mind or not. It doesn’t have to be a long conversation, but it should be a civil conversation reflective of our Golden values. City Councilors, School Board Members, representatives, and other elected officials take on challenging jobs to serve their communities. Let’s agree to disagree about policies and not speculate about motives or make personal attacks. Let’s find common ground and common beliefs and respect our differences. Let’s follow the Golden Rule to “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Finally, let’s all make a commitment to participate in our great democracy and vote.
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Mail Ballot Election Scheduled for Nov. 2
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he last day to register to vote or change the address on a voter registration is now determined by the method voters choose to submit their registration. If you want to receive a mail ballot, you need to be registered by Oct. 25, which is eight days before Election Day.
HERE ARE THE VARIOUS WAYS TO REGISTER: • O nline at GoVoteColorado.com • B y Mail - Colorado Voter Registration Form https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/vote/VoterRegFormEnglish.pdf • T hrough a Voter Registration Agency • A t a Local Driver's License Examination facility
ANYTIME IN PERSON - INCLUDING ELECTION DAY Go in person to any Voter Service Center or the Jefferson County Elections Division, 3500 Illinois St., Suite 1100, to register. You can also register on Election Day and receive your ballot. More information can be found at www.jeffco.us/elections. To be eligible to register to vote in this election you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on or before Election Day, a resident of Colorado, and at your present address for 22 days prior to the election. If your Jefferson County voter registration is current and you live within the city limits of Golden, further registration is not necessary. If you are not sure if you are registered at your current residence, visit www.govotecolorado.com. All registered voters will be mailed a ballot from Jefferson County the week of October 11. Your ballot must be returned to Jefferson County, or placed in a ballot drop box, no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov 2.
BALLOT DROP BOX AT CITY HALL There is a ballot drop box right inside the front door of Golden’s City Hall, 911 10th St. You can drop off your ballot any time. The box is securely locked and Jefferson County Election Department employees pick up the ballots every day. Before you bring your ballot, check to be sure you have it in your envelope (family members with the same last name often get theirs mixed up); sign the back of the envelope, and include all required information. Seal the envelope before dropping it in the box.
YOUR INTRODUCTION TO THE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES
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n order to help voters make educated decisions in the upcoming mail ballot election, the City of Golden publishes candidate profiles for each of the races. In this election, residents will vote for the positions of Ward One, Ward Two, Ward Three and Ward Four Councilors. If you are not sure in which district you reside, check out the map on page 7. If you are still unsure, call the City Clerk’s office at 303-384-8014. Each candidate was offered the opportunity to submit a profile and a photo for free publication in the Informer. Candidates were not provided with any set of guidelines (other than an approximate word count) and candidate profiles were not edited by the City for content, grammar or style. Their submissions are on the next few pages. The candidate pages are in the same order as they will appear on the ballot. We hope this encourages you to get to know your candidates, contact them with questions or concerns, and ultimately vote for whom you think will best represent you. For more information on the upcoming election, visit www.cityofgolden.net/Elections.
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CONTACT THE CANDIDATES Below is the contact information for all the Golden City Council candidates. As they were on the previous pages, they are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot.
Meet Your City Council Candidates
GOLDEN CITY COUNCIL WARD 1
GOLDEN CITY COUNCIL WARD 2
Rob Reed 303-431-9891 RobReed80401@gmail.com
Paul Haseman 303-513-2310 pvhase@msn.com
GOLDEN CITY COUNCIL WARD 3
GOLDEN CITY COUNCIL WARD 4
Don Cameron 720-295-4370 cameronforgolden@gmail.com
William BilFish Fisher 303-588-3389 bill@williamfisher.com
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he Leadership Golden Alumni Association (LGAA) is hosting a Candidates Forum in connection with this year’s Golden election of City Councilors. The forum will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 911 10th St. The forum will allow each candidate to respond to questions developed by LGAA membership and the public, along with opening and closing statements. For more information, contact Paul Haseman at pvhase@msn.com. The Candidates Forum will also be broadcast live and re-broadcast on Cable Channel 8/880 as well as the city website at www.cityofgolden.net/agendas.
3 BALLOT MEASURES ON THE NOVEMBER 2021 BALLOT IN THE CITY OF GOLDEN In addition to City Council elections, there are three referred measures on the ballot that City of Golden voters will decide on in November. The three measures include: • B allot Questions 2A and 2B, which pertain to allowing retail marijuana sales and including an excise tax of 6% on the sales, and • B allot Question 2C, which pertains to a proposed 6% lodging tax. You can find factual information and background on the referred measures at www.guidinggolden. com/retail-marijuana and www.guidinggolden. com/lodging-tax. If you’re a registered voter, you’ll receive a ballot information booklet, otherwise known as the “Blue Book,” with ballot language and Pro/Con statements, in the mail later this month.
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COFFEE WITH COUNCIL CANDIDATES
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offee with Council Candidates (featuring candidates for Wards 1 through 4) will be held on Sunday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Lions Park East Pavilion, rain or shine (1300 10th St.). Coffee, donuts, and casual conversations will be provided. Guests should bring their own questions, topics, and concerns. Hope to see you there!
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WARD ONE CANDIDATE
Rob Reed My name is Rob Reed. I have had the honor of representing the citizens of Ward 1 for nearly four years and am asking my constituents to allow me to continue to represent them. A s many of you know, earlier this year I indicated that I was hesitant to seek reelection. After making my hesitancy known, many of my friends, neighbors, constituents, and fellow councilors encouraged me to run again. I heard repeatedly that people valued my lifelong ties to Golden, the knowledge I had gained through my 30-plus years as a real estate attorney, my even temperament, and my ability to listen to disparate positions on issues and to then work toward sensible resolutions of those issues. After hearing from you and after thoughtful consideration, I decided to seek re-election. In 2017, I laid out my vision for Golden as a town in which citizens should be heard (not just listened to) in governmental decisions; the land use code should protect our heritage, environment, and small-town feel; town leaders should coordinate with neighboring cities to address housing affordability; and, perhaps most importantly, Golden would remain a town in which residents would be civil to one another. My vision has not changed. Further, I am happy to say that we are making some progress on some of the issues I raised in 2017: Planning Commission, Council and staff have been working on re-writing the zoning code to limit density and the size of structures in residential areas; Council and staff are exploring options to address workforce and other attainable housing and to identify properties that will allow people to build and retain equity in their homes; and Council has implemented a community engagement plan to make sure we get citizen input on major decisions. While we are making progress, we have work to do to implement and refine these initiatives. Over the last four years new and, sometimes unexpected, issues and opportunities have come up, including: • Increased use of Clear Creek and open space trails are causing conflict between the users and the neighbors. • We bought the property along 10th Street, which has allowed us to start work on the Heart of Golden project to plan for long-term needs of the city and create amenities for our citizens. • CoorsTek has announced plans to redevelop its property in downtown. • We have opportunities to move forward with a complete streets project along Colfax and to have input on the Heritage Square property, which could revitalize south Golden. • We are working with the state and our U.S. Senators to acquire land owned by the state, which could provide a unique opportunity to enhance workforce housing options in Golden. I am hopeful that the citizens of Ward 1 value my knowledge and my commitment to the betterment of our town, and I would appreciate your vote!
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WARD TWO CANDIDATE
Paul Haseman As a Council member, you are not surprised that many residents communicate with me, mostly to discuss their views on City priorities such as over-development, Clear Creek crowding, noise, tourism, traffic, and parking. These are all subjects on which the City and Council work hard to address. In my four years, none of these, except Clear Creek, are new and will continue to be priorities for me and the City. Two of my Council years have been in the COVID era, which the City and City residents addressed managed very well with cooperation and generosity – both hallmarks of a fine community. In all events, new issues will arise as Council and our great Boards and Commissions continue to deal with on-going issues. Among those is reaching agreement on the “Heart of Golden” plan engendered by the acquisition of the former Coors office building and associated seven acres – a master plan effort along the Clear Creek Corridor. Community participation and communication in this effort has begun and will continue in a transparent manner to arrive at the best solution for Golden. Another area of interest for me is to increase support for Golden seniors. The senior population in Colorado is growing and nowhere more so than here in Golden. In perspective, many activities and facilities are available in Golden for children and young families such as playgrounds, ball fields and other recreational activities. We need to improve what we have for families, while giving added focus on seniors. This focus might include a much-needed senior center in the Heart of Golden planning. A third area of focus for me is workforce/attainable housing; housing for city employees, teachers and other moderate/middle income earners working in Golden. Golden’s Guiding include the value that “The diverse housing options will provide opportunity to a wide spectrum of residents.” As well as “Our community values require that we direct and manage change, assure smart growth, affordable housing, and sustainability.” So, we need to not only write these words but take action to accomplish this long-held belief that housing be available for all. This will not be easy. Golden is the second highest home-price city in Colorado. In progressing beyond “values,” it is important to recognize the real, tangible benefits of attainable housing. Advancing attainable home is an investment in Golden’s future. Younger families keep our schools open and such housing allows older residents to remain in Golden. A vibrant mix of ages is also a positive for the arts, volunteerism, our economy and a sense of community. Similarly, businesses in communities with attainable housing have much better access to employee pools. Their employees stay longer, work for reasonable wages and forego commute costs. Let’s get on board with this effort. Finally, my thanks goes to those who actively support Golden with their vast volunteer efforts. This volunteer participation makes Golden Golden. Keep it up. And I will do my share in working even harder over the next four years on behalf of our wonderful community.
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WARD THREE CANDIDATE
Don Cameron When I ran for mayor in 2019, I outlined my goals for Golden for a piece in The Informer. Although I am not mayor, I still seek the same goals: a good partnership with CSM, a working relationship on housing for residents and students, solutions for parking and building that retain our town's character while ensuring local small businesses can thrive. I still seek an awesome outcome for Goosetown that includes moving city hall and other buildings off the creek, parking for visitors, and affordable workforce housing for-purchase to reduce commuter traffic and give young families the opportunity to build their lives here like we have. Now, as the sole candidate for Ward 3, I still want to make sure that when growth happens, and it will, that it fits in our character and our climate sustainability goals. While our population has grown around 2% a year for decades, our housing stock has been limited to 1% a year for decades, which has resulted in unsustainable price increases that drive out families. With limited land and water rights, such growth is simply impossible forever. Addressing this is crucial to building a shared future that allows us to grow sustainably, works for all of us, and retains what we love most about Golden. So, why are all the candidates in the Ward races unopposed? Apathy, frustration, lack of time, increased anger directed towards government officials, a lot of reasons. My greatest fear is that it is “resignation”. You have tried to find information about what is going on, but can’t. The city’s website, Guiding Golden, public sites, etc., are all over the place, not coordinated, and you are giving up. In some ways I’m right there with you. I’m running for city council because I love our town and we can not afford to give up on making the change that we seek. I hope that in 2 years, when the district and mayoral races occur, there will be many candidates with lots of great ideas for Golden’s future. A contested election is better for all of us; it creates space for dialog, instead of an echo chamber. My main goal on Council is to be an excellent communicator and to find opportunities for citizens to engage with their government. Though I am unopposed I will still be asking for your vote at your door, around town, and at local events. If you see me around, stop and talk with me about your ideas, or email me anytime at cameronforgolden@gmail.com, and please, stay engaged. Please see cameronforgolden.org for my views on other ballot measures this fall. Together we can keep Golden the awesome place we love.
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WARD FOUR CANDIDATE
William BilFish Fisher an IGA with the School of Mines to support our Historic Neighborhoods, we have invigorated the historic Astor House downtown, and made progress towards meeting critical sustainability goals.
William BilFish Fisher, RN City Councilor Ward 4
There are issues where we have not made progress as fast as envisioned prior to the pandemic: Managing tourism and crowding downtown and along Clear Creek, neighborhood parking concerns, updating zoning laws to maintain the vitality of our distinctive housing mix and beautiful natural geography, reducing noise and pollution along highways 6, 93 & 58, and fostering diverse and affordable workforce housing.
GOLDEN REMAINS A THRIVING COMMUNITY. During more than 20 years of living and raising our family in AND THERE IS WORK TO BE DONE. A POSITIVE VISION. NEIGHBORHOOD VALUES.
Golden, I’ve seen changes in our small-town community as Public health remains a priority, as does supporting residents we grow into a thriving, energetic city designed to meet new who remain at risk for financial, food, and housing insecurity. challenges. I am also supportive of programs we are launching designed Along the way, I’ve retained my love of Golden. And I’m thankful to make Golden a more inclusive and equitable community, for the support of fellow residents who share this belief in address issues of homelessness, review opportunities for noise who we are, and who we may become. I am running again for mitigation along highways and next to Mitchell Elementary, City Council to bring this positive vision to how we shape and reduce parking congestion in neighborhoods, and strengthen manage the real problems, concerns, issues, and opportunities our fragile and precious Parks & Recreation and Clear Creek infrastructure from overuse and aging equipment. on the road ahead. I commit to provide a shared respect for the value in our historic small-town character and advocate for a greater balance for those of us who already live here – especially in light of the increasing numbers of visitors and those hoping to join our community.
I respect the trust that has been placed in me to represent residents of Ward 4. With your continued support, I remain committed to achieving results for you and all Golden residents. The more engaged we are, the better we will be – I want to hear from you!
We are not alone in facing the pressures of continued growth Sign up for the Ward 4 Newsletter or share your thoughts by and change. Yet how we respond as a community should be visiting WilliamFisher.com or contact me at 303.588.3389 and unique to Golden’s history, character, and values. Bill@williamfisher.com
PROVEN RESULTS.
If you share this positive vision for our community, I ask This past year and more has proven our community’s resilience, for your vote. and we are weathering the COVID-19 pandemic, critical financial Cheers, concerns, and issues of equity while supporting residents and improving neighborhood parks and amenities. We have maintained the City’s financial strength and supported local businesses. Golden has forged new partnerships through
William BilFish Fisher, RN
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Work Begins on Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Action Plan
ity of Golden staff met with equity experts from MIG, Inc. in late August to begin work on the assessment phase of the Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Action Plan. We have begun to conduct interviews and focus group discussions about how racial equity, diversity and inclusion is viewed in Golden currently. Our approach includes the following goals: • Leverage Local Networks and Existing Community Engagement Efforts. Build on the variety and depth of existing community involvement initiatives in Golden to effectively and efficiently engage the public in the REDI Action Plan process. Tap into existing community-based networks of local leaders and groups to connect with a wider range of community members. • Identify Barriers to Participation. Cultivate an understanding of existing or potential barriers to the full participation of all community members, particularly communities of color and low-income populations, in the REDI Action Plan process. • Create Opportunities for Inclusive and Equitable Participation. Provide multiple and varied opportunities for a broad range of community members, businesses, interest groups and City staff to share meaningful input. Unique methods will be designed to specifically engage communities that have not traditionally participated in planning efforts, including disadvantaged communities, youth and limited-English
proficient communities, and address barriers to participation identified above. • Collaborate and Inform Decision-Making. Collect useful and relevant public input that reflects local expertise and values and informs decision-making related to the REDI Action Plan process. • Build Long-Term Capacity for Civic Engagement around Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Build social capital and support those engaged through the process to stay involved and share not only concerns and issues, but also solutions and strategies necessary to implement the REDI Action Plan. • To implement this approach, the Project Team will use a combination of virtual engagement, grassroots outreach support, multi-media communications, and social media outreach. The approach will be informed by the City of Golden’s Community Engagement Planning Guide and will utilize outreach tools identified in the City Tool Box as appropriate. The overarching goal of the community engagement process is to provide opportunities for meaningful participation and consensus-building among residents, community groups, business organizations, City staff and other stakeholders to define a shared vision for supporting racial equity, diversity and inclusion in the City of Golden. To get involved and learn more, visit www.guidinggolden.com/striving-for-racial-equity.
KEEPING STREETS SAFE IN WINTER
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ith winter just around the corner, the Golden Streets Division has your safety in mind. When winter storms hit the Golden area, snowplows concentrate first on primary streets such as S. Golden Road, Johnson Road, Washington Avenue, Ford Street, and 19th Street. These are the areas with higher traffic volume and the main roads needed for emergency vehicles to access different parts of town. Once all primary streets and are deemed passable, City crews move on to secondary and then residential streets. Golden is one of the only cities in the metro area that actually plows primary, secondary, and residential streets.
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During any storm with significant snowfall, five routes will be assigned to each plow. As all streets are completed within a route, plows are dispatched to assist other plows for the completion of all routes. Help us help you. As per City of
Golden Municipal Code 5.01 Nuisance Abatement, it is unlawful to deposit snow from private property on to the street, other than the curb line. Although crews work very hard to clear the roads, some residual snow from the plow may pile up at the end of your driveway. Please help remove this snow just as you do for the rest of your driveway. The Streets Division appreciates your cooperation and patience as they work hard day and night to ensure safe roads this winter season. To view the City of Golden’s entire Snow and Ice Control Plan, visit www.cityofgolden.net/streets. Maps of the snow removal routes can be found on this page as well.
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Fire Prevention Week Oct. 3-9
ire Prevention Week is observed each year during the • A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great low and must be replaced. Chicago Fire, which devastated the city of Chicago when • CO alarms also have “end of life” sounds that vary it began on October 8, 1871. This horrific conflagration killed by manufacturer. This means it’s time to get a new CO alarm. more than 250 people, left 100,000 without homes, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 • Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must acres of land. be replaced. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” works to educate everyone about WHAT IF SOMEONE IN MY HOME IS DEAF OR HARD the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) OF HEARING? alarms make. Knowing what to do when an alarm sounds will • There are smoke alarms and alert devices that alert people who are deaf or hard of hearing. These devices include keep you and your family safe. When an alarm makes noises — strobe lights that flash to alert people when the smoke a beeping sound or a chirping sound — you must take action. alarm sounds. WHAT IS YOUR ALARM TELLING YOU? • Pillow or bed shakers designed to work with your smoke alarm also can be purchased and installed. • For smoke alarms, a continued set of three loud beeps— BEEP, BEEP, BEEP—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, A FEW TIPS TO KEEP EVERYONE IN YOUR HOME and stay out! SAFE FROM FIRE: • A single “chirp” every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed.
• Make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms meet the needs of everyone in your home, including those with sensory or physical disabilities. • All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years. • Install a bedside alert device that responds to the sound of • Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced the smoke and CO alarms. Use of a low frequency alarm can means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must also wake a sleeping person with mild to severe hearing be replaced. loss. • Sleep with your mobility device, glasses, and phone close CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) ALARMS SOUND DIFFERENT to your bed. • A continuous set of four loud beeps—BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, • Keep pathways like hallways lit with night lights and free BEEP—means carbon monoxide is present in your home. from clutter to make sure everyone can get out safely Go outside, call 9-1-1 and stay out! when an alarm does sound.
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Social, Economic & Environmental Issues
How Can I Participate in the City of Golden’s Organics Service?
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ustomers of the City’s Residential Pay-As-You-Throw program can divert their yard waste and kitchen waste from the landfill by placing these materials into the new organics carts.
1. MOW, WEED, RAKE OR PRUNE Place all of your yard trimmings directly in your cart, including grass, weeds, branches, needles and leaves. Do NOT include pet waste.
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2. SELECT A KITCHEN CONTAINER You will find a wide variety of counter top containers for kitchen composting at your neighborhood grocery, drug store or online. Simple or stylish, there is an option for every kitchen, such as: • Economical: Paper bag lined with newspaper. Everything goes in the organics cart. • Reusable: Plastic or metal container with a lid. Reuse the container, the rest goes in the cart. • Decorative: Ceramic or stainless steel container (some come with carbon filters). • Purchase certified compostable bags to line your reusable containers if needed.
3. REVIEW THE BASICS AND GET STARTED Customers can collect all food scraps and food-soiled paper in their organics cart. Items such as meat, fish, poultry, bones, dairy, vegetable and fruit trimmings, bread, pasta and coffee grounds are accepted. • Food-soiled paper (such as greasy pizza boxes, paper towels, napkins and coffee filters) are also accepted. • Plastic- or wax-coated paper (such as milk cartons, take out containers, or ice cream containers) are NOT accepted in your organics cart. When in doubt, throw it out.
4. TAKE IT TO YOUR ORGANICS CART • Each day, put the contents of your kitchen container in your organics cart. • Keep your cart clean by lining the bottom with newspapers or layer food scraps and food-soiled paper with yard waste. Certified compostable or paper bags can also help. • Sprinkle baking soda in your kitchen container and/or organics cart for odor control.
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A BIG THANK YOU!
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he Clear Creek corridor is a much loved space in Golden for its scenic beauty, variety of recreational opportunities, and as a valuable natural resource. Every year the Golden community takes an active part in the stewardship of this area by volunteering time to keep the creek and its trail beautiful. Along with the work of City staff and park rangers, these volunteers help to maintain a clean and healthy environment for everyone who visits the creek. The City of Golden would like to recognize the hard work of the following organizations and their volunteers who participated in cleanup events this year: • Trout Unlimited • G REAT (Golden Residents Eco Action Team) • Molson Coors • The Eddy Taphouse
2021 Fall Yard Waste Collection Week of Nov. 8
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or residents who participate in the City’s Pay as You Throw (PAYT) program, take note. The semi-annual fall collection is scheduled for the week of Nov. 8 - 12. Yard waste should be placed at or near where your trash is collected by 7 a.m. on your weekly service day. Material may be placed in reusable containers of your choice or in compostable bags available for purchase at home improvement or grocery stores. Yard waste for this collection includes grass clippings, pine needles, leaves, weeds, branches, sawdust, ground and chipped wood.
FALL YARD WASTE COLLECTION GUIDELINES • B ranches must be less than 4 inches in diameter and bundled with natural fiber string, yarn or rope such as cotton or sisal. - Do not use wires, nylon, polyethylene, or other synthetic materials for bundling. - Bundles should be 4 feet in length or less, and no more than 2 feet in diameter. • Y ard waste will be limited to 3 cubic yards per resident which is equivalent to: - an area that is approximately 4 feet x 4 feet x 4 feet.; or - 21 compostable 30 gallon bags. • T his yard waste will be recycled! Please do not contaminate material with any of the following: - NO plastics, dirt, cactus, tree stumps, branches greater
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than 4 inches in diameter, ashes, animal waste, treated lumber, logs, old garden hoses or broken flower pots. - No construction material is allowed for this service. Plastic bags are also not allowed. • M aterial that is not bundled, not in reusable containers or in non-compostable plastic bags will not be picked up. • Look for this label on products that can be commercially composted! For more information, please contact Republic Services at 303-277-8727 or customerservicedenver@republicservices.com.
METRO DENVER GREEN HOMES TOUR
ow are your neighbors living better AND saving money, while helping us all breathe easier? Find out at the annual Metro Denver Green Homes Tour, Saturday Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit homes in Golden, Littleton and Arvada. Talk to homeowners and see a range of smart “green” strategies. See efficient remodeling options and effective solar designs. Take your time exploring new homes, updated homes and innovative gardens while learning practical ways to make some changes in your own home! To register online, visit www.MetroDenverGreenHomesTour.org. Or register on the day-of at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th Street. Your $10 admission fee includes a guidebook with descriptions of the homes, a map of home locations, and free entry into the Tour After-Party and Green Expo.
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Golden Community Center activities calendar For more information and to register, visit https://rec.cityofgolden.net. The GCC is Hiring!
23. This tournament will fill and close early. Official registration deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. Brackets will be announced by noon on Thursday, Nov. 11. Please call Beau at 303-384-8194 for more details or get your team register at rec.cityofgolden.net.
Like many communities across the country, Golden has a severe lifeguard shortage. We are hiring Lifeguards and Head Lifeguards. Starting wages range from $13.25 - $18 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. Apply today at cityofgolden.net/work/jobs. TYKES Direct any questions about the open positions or lifeguard certification Jumpbunch® Intro to Sports classes to GoldenParksandRecReg@ (Parent - Tot) cityofgolden.net. Enjoy hands-on interaction with your toddler as they explore their bodies Child Watch is Back! while also expanding their minds, skills Need a fun, safe place for your kids to and abilities! JumpBunch® encourages play while you work out or attend a development of the whole child through class at the Golden Community Center? play, exploration, and movement. Your Child Watch services are back at the little one will feel inspired to try new GCC! Children aged 6 months through things as they develop the confidence to 7 years are welcome in this unlicensed believe in themselves, starting them on supervised setting. Masks are required the path to living a happy, healthy and for all children 3 years and older. Limited active life. spaces available; advanced reservations Age: 1½ years - 3 years, Min/Max: 4/10 are strongly recommended to ensure #455711 Thursdays, 4:30 - 5 p.m. availability. Parents are required to (09) Oct. 7 - 28 (4 weeks) remain in the Community Center $44 Resident, $49 Non-resident throughout their child’s stay with us. Make your Child Watch reservation at Jumpbunch® Sports Exploration rec.cityofgolden.net. JumpBunch® provides children experiences and opportunities so they 2021 Turkey Bowl can begin to create the foundations of Co-ed Softball Tournament their identity, determining how they want Get your gobble on! Before the hectic to show up in the world. We’ll introduce holiday season sets in, come out and your child to a wide-range of sports, have some fun in the City of Golden’s as we focus on developing beneficial 23rd Annual Turkey Bowl Coed Softball skills for the whole child. Our trained Tournament. The tournament is on coaches provide support and positive Saturday, Nov. 13. The Turkey Bowl reinforcement so children can achieve is a one-pitch tournament where all success while challenging their bodies base runners run the bases backwards and exploring their abilities. Through (3rd, 2nd, 1st and home). There are our sports, fitness and movement-based divisions for both competitive and program, you will observe your child’s recreational coed teams. All teams are physical and emotional being evolve as guaranteed a minimum of 3 games. they play, learn, grow, and have the time Team fee of $210 covers all team and of their life! player fees. Registration begins Aug.
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Age: 3 - 7 years, Min/Max: 4/12 #455721 Tuesdays, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. (08) Oct. 5 - 26 (4 weeks) $44 Resident, $49 Non-resident Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. (12) Oct. 7 - 28 (4 weeks) $48 Resident, $53 Non-resident
ENRICHMENT & EDUCATION My First Abrakadoodle Art Class This “My First” series introduces new art experiences to our Twoosy Doodlers. The focus is on exploration! This special series of “My Firsts” includes collage, 3D art, handprinting, acrylic paintings, and beginning paper cutting. The activities are designed to provide opportunities for the Twoosy’s to touch, feel, hear, see and explore while building fine motor skills, language, creativity and cognitive skills. An adult must attend with the child. Age: 18 months - 4 years Min/Max: 7/12 #453510 Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. (11) Oct. 20 - Nov. 10 $67 Resident, $72 Non-resident PLUS A $10 Materials Fee
Monster Mania Get your scare on with Snapology’s Monster Mania Workshop! Students will create their own Jack O’Lanterns, as well as haunted scenes that will engage student’s creativity and problem solving as they work with increasingly difficult and complex challenges. Students not only learn about the origins of some scary myths, but they will use this knowledge for their builds thereby confronting what lurks in the night! Bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. Age: 5-12 years, Min/Max 6/20 #455131 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (02) Thursday, Oct. 7 and Friday, Oct. 8 $175 Resident, $200 Non-resident
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Legacy Inventory Project Reveals Unusual Artifact from North Table Mountain
he Legacy Inventory Project at the Golden History Museum (GHM) led us to uncover an unusual part of Golden’s history. Golden may have been known for the early days of the Gold Rush, its residents also had a legacy of creating molds for a “fool’s” gold rush. While working in the GHM’s offsite artifact storage area, curators found an object tucked away in a nondescript box, carefully covered in tissue paper. Curious, I unwrapped it to find a wooden item, battered and worn, and obviously handmade. A search in the museum’s database uncovered surprisingly specific records. A counterfeiting machine, the old notes said, Top Left: Detail of counterfeit coin mold found on North Table Mountain in was donated in 1954. 1909. Top Right: Full mold. A little research uncovered the name behind the story – “N.E. Smith”- and some of the history behind this unusual artifact. The Colorado Transcript ran an article on June 24, 1909 titled “Crude Attempt at Counterfeiting.”
“An extremely crude mold for counterfeiting half dollar pieces was found last week at the Doane stone quarries by N. E. Smith, superintendent of the quarries. It was brought to the Woods-Rubey bank, and may be turned over to the U. S. authorities for investigation. The contrivance is crude in the extreme, and could hardly have been expected to cast a coin that would deceive anyone. It is constructed of two small flat pieces of wood, hinged together. The boards have been hollowed out and filled with clay, in the center of which is the impression of a half dollar. When the boards are locked together a small aperture is left at the top in which to pour the metal. The mold had been used, as shown by scorched places at the opening. The mold was found under a pile of rocks at the quarry, and it may be that experiments were being carried on there, but the workmen engaged in reopening the quarry frightened away the would-be counterfeiters.” Foiled in their attempts to create easy money, this handmade contraption speaks to the motivation and ingenuity, if not the upright character, of the people behind this story. To discover more unique treasures in the museum, peruse the collection online at: https://goldenhistory.pastperfect online.com/.
The Woods-Rubey Bank where the counterfeit mold was taken for evaluation. The bank was located on the corner of Washington Avenue and 12th Street in Golden. Golden History Museum & Park, City of Golden Collection.
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GOLDEN COMMUNITY CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . October 2021 Through Oct. 2 Golden Farmers Market Last call for the Golden Farmer’s Market! Don’t miss the last weekend of the GFM, presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh produce and locally crafted food and other items. In the parking lot next to the library. For more information, visit www.goldenchamber.org.
Through Oct. 16 Exhibitions at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum “Here Come the Judges” is a curated exhibit by the National Association of Certified Quilt Judges and “Tobacco Silks Reimagined” continues. Enthralled by "cigarette silks," artist Greta Mikkelson has taken artistic license to create wonderful works of art using antique promotional items from tobacco companies. Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 200 Violet Street. For hours and more info: www.rmqm.org.
domestic beers to specialty craft brews. Put your chili recipe up to the competition in the Chili Cook-off. Live music, silent auction, and vendors. For tickets and more info: www.goldenbeerchilicookoff.org. Parfet Park, 10th & Washington, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Through Nov. 7 “The Crucible” at Miners Alley Playhouse The play by American playwright Arthur Miller, is set during the Salem witch trials of the 1690s. The Crucible is a timeless parable of morality, a scorching indictment of intolerance and a central work in the canon of American drama. For tickets and more info: www.minersalley.com.
Oct. 1 GHS Homecoming Cheer on our GHS Demons! Join the Golden High School celebration by turning up for their homecoming parade on Washington Avenue. Parade begins around 5 p.m. followed by a varsity game vs. Standley Lake at Marv Kay Stadium at 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 2 Coffee With Councilors Bring a cup of coffee and join District 1 Councilor JJ Trout and District 2 Councilor Casey Brown at the Front Porch in the Golden Community Center on the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. The councilors are available to hear concerns, meet with citizens or just chat. Virtual option for those who would like to join from home. For more info about joining virtually, visit www.cityofgolden.net/CWAC.
Oct. 3 Autumn Fest at The Golden History Museum Come celebrate the spirit of the Golden community at AutumnFest. Chalk art, puppet shows, a petting zoo and pony rides by the Westernairs. Bring the family and then relax with a beverage on the back patio of the GHM. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Golden History Museum, 923 10th Street. More info: www.GoldenHistory.org.
Oct. 9 Golden Beer Tasting & Chili Cook-off Sponsored by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, the event is a celebration of all things beer, chili and fun. The event will showcase more than 30 brands from
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GOLDEN GLASS ORB HUNT Put your sleuthing skills to the test for the Golden Glass Orb Hunt in October! Starting on October 1, an orb will be placed somewhere in Golden city limits each day for 31 days and two orbs a day on Saturdays and Sundays. If you find an orb, you get to keep the orb! Clues will be posted on the Foothills Art Center’s Instagram Stories with the hashtag #goldenglassorbhunt. Follow the hunt at #goldenglassorbhunt, for more info and complete rules: https://www.foothillsartcenter.org/blog/orbhunt-21.
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Golden Civic Foundation to Host November Gala and Casino Night Raising Money for Golden Good Causes
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Civic Foundat oll the dice with fellow Goldenites for what some call the social event ion den ol of the year! The Golden Civic Foundation’s (GCF) 46th Annual Gala & Auction will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6 at the 11.6.21 11.6 6.21 Colorado School of Mines’ Green Center and Lockridge Hall. This year’s theme is “From Golden with Love,” an homage to the classic James Bond film, and will feature a Confluence Companies Casino with trained dealers Gala & Auction o. Pr C ese from the Crystal Rose Casino. Gala goers will enjoy heavy appetizers and nted ing By C o o r s B r e w desserts, an open bar with “shaken, not stirred” drink specials from Golden Moon Distillery, Ace Liquors and Coors Brewing Company, and live and silent auctions. A post-Gala after party sponsored by the Buffalo Rose will feature 1980s musical entertainment by the 6 Million Dollar Band, an open bar and Woody’s wood-fired pizzas. Guests are encouraged to wear their best “Bond-wear” and the Casino’s Big Winner of the night will receive an exclusive Casino getaway! The funds from the Gala & Auction support the GCF's Community Grant Program. Over the past 44 years, the GCF has raised millions of dollars, all of which was reinvested back into the Golden community to support local charitable organizations, public schools, museums and cultural centers. Tickets to the gala go on sale in early October, and will be sold for $150 per person, and tables of eight are $1,200 total. Please contact Julie Bartos at Julie@GoldenCivicFoundation.org for sponsorship or auction donation inquiries. For more information, visit www.goldencivicfoundation.org/gala-auction/.
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