Golden Informer - October 2022

2022 Golden City Council

303-384-8179

E-mail: lweinberg @cityofgolden.net

JJ Trout Mayor Pro Tem District One 720-880-5084

E-mail: jtrout @cityofgolden.net

303-503-5945

E-mail: rreed @cityofgolden.net

303-513-2310

E-mail: phaseman @cityofgolden.net

303-900-2003

E-mail: cbrown @cityofgolden.net

E-mail: dcameron @cityofgolden.net

To contact the entire City Council, e-mail: citycouncil@cityofgolden.net.

Coffee with Councilors

Each month this year, Coffee with Councilors, hosted by Councilors JJ Trout and Casey Brown, will center discussion around a value from the Golden Vision 2030 document, which can be found at www.cityofgolden.net/GV2030. We want to know how you see the City of Golden putting those values into practice, and how we can do better to reach our vision.

In October: Coffee with Councilors will focus on this stated Golden value: "Our Sense of Community"

In October, we will have guests join us from the Golden Anti-Racism Collective to talk about our sense of community and equity in Golden.

September Value: " We value maintaining friendliness and connections with neighbors and other residents"

Last month, we heard from community leaders about their efforts to build connections in the community.

• Bethany Thomas, Pastor for Outreach and Care for Calvary Church hosted us in their pavilion and updated us on efforts with the food pantry, Salvation Army work, the Golden Rescue Fund, Hunger Free Golden, and providing community for hundreds of Mines students.

• Matt Burde of Golden United summarized their efforts to forge community partnerships through programming such as the Flavors of Golden event, rallies for tolerance, and the Housing Task Force.

• We also had a surprise visit by Colorado State Rep. Brianna Titone who came to learn about concerns from Golden residents and update us on state efforts, including more funds to incentivize making yards drought friendly.

Here’s what we heard:

• "Friendliness, connection and caring - these values of the City are embodied by Bethany, the church, and our community partners."

• "Since I moved here from another state, I have been happily surprised by how when I approach any one who works with the City, including our Police Officers, that they always say hello and engage with me."

Opportunities to improve this value:

We discussed the findings from Golden's Housing Report and our continuous desire to meaningfully connect and collaborate with the School of Mines and students.

E-mail: bfisher @cityofgolden.net

Meet Your Councilors

WHEN:

Oct. 1 • Nov. 5 • Dec. 3

Meetings are held in-person on the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m.

If you'd prefer to join virtually, visit www.cityofgolden.net/ coffee. Bring your own coffee!

WHERE: Oct. 1 Golden Community Center, Front Porch (upstairs) 1470 10th St., Golden

WHY: Join your neighbors, councilors, city staff and volunteers for an open discussion.

Laura Weinberg Mayor

Rob Reed Ward One

Paul Haseman Ward Two

Casey Brown District Two

Don Cameron Ward Three 720-295-4370

Bill Fisher Ward Four 303-588-3389

Mayor's Message

By Mayor Laura Weinberg

Homecoming and Golden’s Hometown Pride

The definition of “Homecoming” is self-explanatory; it’s the instance of coming home. It has another definition for high schools and colleges in the United States (and I am sure elsewhere in the world) – it’s a game or other event to which alumni are invited. October is homecoming time for most schools and Golden is no different. I expect we will see a lot of alumni visiting and commenting on the changes in Golden whether their graduation was 5 years ago or 50.

I live far away from both my high school and my undergraduate university, and I haven’t attended many homecoming games or events. Like most people I only attended school for four years yet developed a close relationship with the people and the location that stays with me. While the places are no longer home, and I wouldn’t want to live there again, the connections are still strong and important to making me who I am today.

My daughters have grown up in Golden and are attending Golden High School. I know that wherever they go after graduation, in the future homecoming will mean both returning to the place of their childhood as well as the school of their graduation. They will meet fellow Demons years from now and be able to compare stories of the school and the city they knew. That connection is important and is the foundation for the rest of their lives.

To all the Golden High School and Colorado School of Mines alumni, get out there and celebrate Homecoming this year. You are part of an incredible tradition and legacy of education in Golden and you should celebrate yourselves and the institutions that launched you to where you are today.

The Golden High School Homecoming parade is downtown on Friday, September 30th, followed by the football game at Marv Kay Stadium at 7 p.m. Come line Washington Avenue to watch the parade and celebrate the student clubs and organizations and then go cheer for the Demons. The students will hold their Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 1st.

The Colorado School of Mines Homecoming is the next weekend, October 6 – 8, with a football game against Colorado Mesa University at Marv Kay Stadium at noon on October 8th. This will certainly be a busy weekend around town and around the campus with alumni events occurring over multiple days.

Whether you love to watch football games or not, the game isn’t the entire purpose of Homecoming. The purpose is to get together to reaffirm your connection to the school and the school community. It is also your chance to reconnect to Golden. So go to the game, check out downtown, discover a new trail, or revisit your favorite restaurant. Homecoming after all means more than just the game, it means coming home; and for many of us, no matter when we arrived or how long we stayed, Golden will always mean home.

Go Demons! Go Orediggers!

Golden City Council's MONTHLY CALENDAR

Meetings are held on Tuesday Nights at 6:30 p.m.

Council Chambers

City Hall, 911 10th St.

For more information, visit www.cityofgolden.net/ agendas

October 11 Regular Business Meeting October 25 Regular Business Meeting

Council’s upcoming agendas, packets and meeting minutes are available online under the City Council link at www.cityofgolden.net/ agendas.

Public comment is welcome on the agenda at all regular business meetings.

If you want to send your comments to the City Council directly, you can email them to councilcomments@ cityofgolden.net or publiccomment@ cityofgolden.net.

Connect with the City of Golden

Visit us: www.cityofgolden.net

Engage with us: www.guidinggolden.com

Call us: 303-384-8000

Email us: cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net

Contact Email Phone

Main Switchboard cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net 303-384-8000

Non-Emergency Dispatch (Police & Fire)

303-980-7300

24-Hour Water/Sewer Emergency 303-384-8158

Animal Control

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Police Records pdrecords@cityofgolden.net 303-384-8035

Code Enforcement .......................... codeenforcement@cityofgolden.net ................ 303-384-8048

Building Department building@cityofgolden.net 303-384-8151

Building Permits

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Backflow Prevention

Right of Way Permits

City Clerk's Office

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........................... clerks@cityofgolden.net ............................ 303-384-8015

Communications............................ communications@cityofgolden.net ................. 303-384-8000

Museum .................................... www.goldenhistory.org/contact .................... 303-278-3557

Finance financegroup@cityofgolden.net 303-384-8000

Sales & Use Tax

salestax@cityofgolden.net .......................... 303-384-8024

Fossil Trace Golf Course golf@cityofgolden.net 303-277-8750

Golden Community Center

goldenparksandrecreg@cityofgolden.net ............ 303-384-8100

Liquor Licensing clerks@cityofgolden.net 303-384-8015

Municipal Court

court@cityofgolden.net

303-384-8006

Parks Department parksandrec@cityofgolden.net 303-384-8100

Planning Department

planning@cityofgolden.net ......................... 303-384-8097

Special Events Permits events@cityofgolden.net 303-277-8728

Pavillion Rentals

Streets Department

Public Works

Utilities Division.

parksandrecreg@cityofgolden.net

cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net

pubworks@cityofgolden.net

303-384-8100

303-384-8160

303-384-8151

303-384-8170

Water Bills utilitybilling@cityofgolden.net 303-384-8026

Victim Outreach

victimoutreachinfo@gmail.com

303-202-2196

Affordable Housing cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net 303-597-5221

Sustainability

sustainability@cityofgolden.net

303-384-8117

Trash & Recycling customerservicedenver@republicservices.com 303-277-8727

Water Quality

utilitybilling@cityofgolden.net

303-384-8181

Clear Creek RV Park rv@cityofgolden.net 303-278-1437

City of Golden Department Managers

Carly

Anne

303-384-8010 svargo@ cityofgolden.net

303-384-8012

303-384-8153 abeierle@

Rick Muriby Community & Econ. Dev. 303-384-8098 rmuriby@ cityofgolden.net

In This Issue

6 Mondays with Mayor Weinberg

6 Welcome Scott Vargo, Golden's New City Manager

6 Twenty is Plenty!

7 Spotlight on a Golden Business: My Place Pediatrics

8 Election InformationAre You Registered?

8 Property Taxes in Golden

9 Flood Protection Information

10 Fall Yard Waste Collection: Nov. 7-11

11 Fire Prevention Week: Oct. 9-15

11 Keeping Streets Safe in Winter

12 "FREE Day" at Golden Community Center

13 Golden's Famous Welcome Arch

Rod

Jeff

303-384-8020 jhansen@

Kasey Beal Interim

303-384-8090 kbeal@

15 Enjoy Autumn in Golden

16 Golden Civic Foundation's 47th Annual Gala

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.

Emily

303-384-8132 egedeon@

Jiles McCoy Innovation and Technology 303-384-8063 jmccoy@ cityofgolden.net

Please write to: City of Golden 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401 or e-mail: communications@cityofgolden.net

Scott

Monica

Joe

HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items

Welcome Scott Vargo – Golden’s New City Manager!

Monday, Sept. 12 marked Scott Vargo's first day as City Manager. Scott joined the City of Golden after years of serving Summit County, Colo. as County Manager.

In his time with Summit County, Scott helped to develop many community partnerships, such as:

Mondays with Mayor Weinberg – Join us!

Did you know that Mayor Laura Weinberg goes live on the City of Golden’s Facebook page every Monday at 12 p.m.? She shares the latest on city events and projects and is open for questions. This is a great chance to connect with the Mayor on a weekly basis! Can’t join the Facebook Live? You can still submit questions via the City’s Facebook page, and watch the recording later.

• The Summit County Emergency Services Authority workgroup, which sought to share resources, reduce expenses, and improve EMS levels of service.

• Partnerships with local towns around nicotine cessation programming and funding.

• Workforce housing development and program partnerships with towns, private developers and businesses.

• Fire mitigation programs with the USFS, fire districts and towns.

Scott couldn't be happier to join a team of "motivated and energetic" colleagues. He is most excited about the culture cultivated within the city, the CoorsTek Redevelopment Project, Clear Creek Corridor management and getting to experience some shorter winters!

Please join us in welcoming Scott to the City of Golden, Where the West Lives!

Twenty is Plenty – Keeping Residential Streets Safe in Golden

Golden City Council is currently considering a proposal called “Twenty is Plenty,” a program that aims to improve safety on Golden’s neighborhood streets by lowering the speed limit on residential streets from 25 m.p.h. to 20 m.p.h. This data-driven program, which is supported by Police Chief Harvey and City Traffic Engineer Joe Puhr, aims to reduce pedestrian-vehicle conflicts in residential neighborhoods. The Twenty is Plenty program is specifically focused on reducing speeds on local streets in neighborhoods and not larger streets that carry higher volumes of traffic.

Traveling at a high rate of speed increases the distance it takes for a vehicle to come to a stop for two different reasons. The first is a driver’s reaction time. The second is that once a vehicle begins to slow down, it travels a set distance to come to a complete stop. The total distance it takes for a vehicle to come to a stop increases when the vehicle is travelling faster. Travelling at a lower speed is proven to reduce the risk of injury and fatality in the tragic event that a vehicle hits a pedestrian.

In the next few months, stay tuned for City Council conversation about this program, and look out for a page on Guiding Golden with more information. The implementation of the program will involve new and added signs on residential streets, stepped up enforcement from the Police Department, and continued education throughout the community. Thank you for abiding by speed limits and keeping everyone in Golden safe!

SPOTLIGHT on a Golden Business

Every month, we’ll be highlighting a business here in the City of Golden.

My Place Pediatrics

This month in the City of Golden business spotlight, we’re highlighting My Place Pediatrics, which opened in 2021 after longtime Golden resident Dr. Sheila Tann saw a significant need for developmental and mental health support for children. My Place Pediatrics is located at 700 12th Street, Suite 220 in Golden.

If you’re a local business owner who is interested in getting access to more information about local economic development or want to be featured in upcoming issues of the Golden Informer, please reach out to the City of Golden’s Economic Development Manager Robin Fleischmann at rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net.

ABOUT THE BUSINESS

Dr. Sheila Tann, a Board-certified Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Mental Health Specialist, opened My Place Pediatrics in 2021 to better support children, who are experiencing extremely high rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide nationally and particularly in Colorado. In addition, children often struggle with conditions such as ADHD and other developmental disabilities that contribute to mental health inequities.

Initially, the practice was limited to virtual visits resulting from the pandemic not only as a means of decreasing the spread of COVID-19, but also out of convenience for her patients and families.

According to Dr. Tann, “The kids really enjoy being able to have a medical appointment from their living room and they’re used to video and technology. Parents also find it extremely convenient with their busy schedules.”

WHAT’S NEW FOR MY PLACE PEDIATRICS?

Seeing the benefit of filling an unmet need in children's health, Dr. Tann was motivated to do more. She wanted to deliver full spectrum pediatric care to the Golden community in a new way. She recently opened an integrative primary care practice using a Direct Primary Care Model, which uses both conventional and complementary approaches together to care for the whole child. This includes their mental and physical wellbeing. My Place Pediatrics is intentionally located within The Golden Wellness Center to facilitate partnering with this skilled group of practitioners to provide a truly holistic approach.

SERVICES PROVIDED

Dr. Tann offers full service pediatric primary care including 4th trimester care for Newborns, Well Child exams from birth through 21 years old, sports physicals, care for acute illnesses and minor injuries, allergy testing and treatment, chronic care management for conditions like asthma and eczema, as well as pharmacogenetic testing and COVID-19 testing. Treating ADHD, anxiety and depression in children remains a cornerstone of the practice.

Initial consultations to find out more about the practice are free. You can reach out to Dr. Tann by visiting www.myplacepediatrics.com.

Mail Ballot Election Scheduled for Nov. 8

The 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. 31, which is eight days before Election Day.

HERE ARE THE VARIOUS WAYS TO REGISTER:

• Online at GoVoteColorado.com

• By Mail - Colorado Voter Registration Form

www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/vote/VoterRegFormEnglish.pdf

• Through a Voter Registration Agency

• At 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 17. 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 8.

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.

How Much of Your Property Taxes go to the City of Golden?

With property assessments expected to rise in Golden and around the Denver metro area, homeowners are expecting a rise in property taxes. This spring, in the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee’s annual review that you received with the Golden Informer, you may have seen that out of every dollar in property taxes collected from folks who live in Golden, based on our mill levy, approximately 14 cents go to the City of Golden. The City uses that funding to provide essential services through our Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works, Parks and more. For the City’s 2022 budget, property taxes make up 28 percent of the general fund revenue and 11 percent of the city’s overall revenue. While property values may in fact go up, property tax assessments and the revenue anticipated by the City will temporarily go down for the next two years due to a law passed by the State of Colorado in 2021.

Golden City Council is consistently assessing other sources of revenue outside of property taxes - from the recent voterapproved lodging tax, user fees, and soon retail marijuana – to find ways to equitably fund the important services that Golden community members expect to keep Golden a great place to live, work, and play.

If you’d like to learn more about the City of Golden’s budget, please visit the Citizen’s Budget Advisory Committee page at www.cityofgolden.net/cbac

Things to Know Before Floodwaters Flow Flood Protection Information Every Goldenite Should Know

Floods

are dangerous. Even though they appear to move slowly, floodwaters only 6 inches deep moving at 3 feet per second can knock a person off their feet. For reference, the 100-year flood on Clear Creek at Ford Street can flow as fast as 11 feet per second.

Your property may not have flooded in the past, but the next flood could be worse, as not all storms are the same. If you are in the floodplain, the odds are that someday your property will be damaged. If your property is in the Special Flood Hazard Area, there is a 26% chance that you will experience flooding over the life of a 30-year mortgage.

Homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover damage from floods. However, because Golden participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, you can purchase a separate flood insurance policy at a 15% discount. This insurance is backed by the Federal Government and is available to everyone, even for properties that have been flooded, and no matter where they are located.

Before you begin any construction (new development, additions, remodels, filling, grading, etc.) on your property, contact the City of Golden’s Engineering Division at 303-384-8156 for specific floodplain requirements.

Flood maps and flood protection references are available at the Golden Public Library. You can also visit the Engineering or Building Divisions at 1445 10th Street, to see if you are in a mapped floodplain. The Engineering Division will review flood information on file and produce a FREE written Floodplain Determination for your property upon request. Contact Engineering by:

• Emailing: Engineering@cityofgolden.net

• Calling the City’s Engineering Division at 303-384-8156.

Flood protection information is posted at www.cityofgolden.net/ floodplain and is also available at www.floodsmart.gov or www.fema. gov

Before a Flood

• Know the sources of potential flooding at your home.

• Inventory and photograph the contents of your home.

• Put important documents and insurance policies in a safe place.

• Ensure all members of the household understand what to do in the event of a flood, especially children.

• Minimize the impact of localized flooding by ensuring that the ground is sloped away from your home and down spouts are directed away from your home.

• Do not dump debris into the storm inlets or natural drainage ways.

During a Flood

• Do not walk through flowing water.

• Do not drive through flooded areas. TURN AROUND – DON’T DROWN!

• Stay away from power lines and electrical wires. Report downed power lines to Xcel Energy or City of Golden Police Department at 303-980-7300.

• Have your electricity turned off.

• Look out for animals, especially snakes.

• Look before you step.

• Stay clear of unstable stream banks.

• Be alert for gas leaks.

After a Flood

• Listen for news reports to learn whether the community’s water supply is safe to drink.

• Avoid floodwaters.

• Be aware of areas where floodwaters have receded.

• Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe.

• Stay out of any building if it is surrounded by floodwaters.

• Avoid damaged sewage systems; they are serious health hazards.

Social, Economic & Environmental Issues

2022 Fall Yard Waste Collection Week of Nov. 7

Forresidents who participate in the City’s Pay as You Throw (PAYT) residential waste collection program, the semi-annual fall yard waste collection is scheduled for the week of Nov. 7 - 11. Yard waste should be placed at the location where your trash is picked up by 7 am on collection 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

• Branches must be less than 4 inches in diameter and bundled with twine or rope. Do not use wires, nylon, polyethylene, or other synthetic materials for bundling. Bundles must be 4 feet in length or less and 18 inches diameter. Yard 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 bags.

• This yard waste will be composted! Please do not contaminate material with any of the following: NO glass, plastics, dirt, cactus, tree stumps, branches greater than 4 inches in diameter, ashes, animal waste, treated lumber,

Help Keep Your Organics Clean

The Front Range is seeing a surge of contamination in organic materials collected from residents and businesses. The contaminants compost facilities are routinely finding include obviously non-compostable items such as glass, plastics, and metals, but also decals/stickers, twist ties and rubber bands from produce. These contaminants are not easily removed from the compost stream and end up in finished compost, potentially polluting our soil, water, wildlife habitat, and even the food we eat.

Here’s the good news: Composting guidelines are MUCH easier to follow than recycling guidelines. It’s simple: If it rots (think food discards and yard clippings), it can go in. If not (think glass, plastic, tape, stickers, metal), keep it out. Please help us preserve this service for Golden by ensuring that these materials are NOT placed in organics collection carts.

logs, old garden hoses, broken flower pots or trash. No plastic bags or construction materials.

• Material that is not bundled, not in reusable containers or in non-compostable plastic bags will not be picked up.

For more information, please contact Republic Services at 303-277-8727 or customerservicedenver@republicservices. com.

Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-15

Fire Prevention Week (FPW) is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land. This is a historic year, celebrating 100 years of FPW, 1922-2022!

This year’s FPW campaign is, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape!”. The message works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.

You may have as little as two minutes (or even less time) to safely escape a home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of a home during a fire depends on early warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. It is important for everyone to plan and practice a home fire escape. Everyone needs to be prepared in advance so that they know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds. Given that every home is different, every home fire escape plan will also be different. Have a plan for everyone in the home. Children, older adults and people with disabilities may need assistance to wake up and get out. Make sure that someone will help them!

Smoke alarms sense smoke well before you can, alerting you to danger. Smoke alarms need to be in every bedroom, outside of the sleeping areas (like a hallway), and on each level (including the basement) of your home. In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for school children. Teenagers, adults and the elderly are also at risk

in fires, making it important for every member of the community to take some time every October during Fire Prevention Week to make sure they understand how to stay safe in case of a fire. Follow along Golden Fire Departments social media pages for safety messages that will be posted throughout FPW in both English and Spanish.

DEN FIRE R ESCUE

KEEPING STREETS SAFE IN WINTER

With 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 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. 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.

H E W

The Golden Civic Foundation (GCF), in partnership with the City of Golden’s Parks & Recreation Department, announced in September the first annual, “Marv Kay Come In & Play Free Day” on Saturday, Oct. 8. Funded by a GCF community grant, the day of free admissions for Golden residents at the Golden Community Center (GCC) was created to inspire and support health and wellness for Golden residents as they move back indoors for the winter, highlight the City of Golden's quality, indoor recreation opportunities and celebrate volunteerism and the impact of long-time, local civic leader and volunteer, Marv Kay.

As the weather starts to change, Golden residents are encouraged to come inside for a free day of admission and enjoy the open gym, a swim in the leisure pool—including the water slide and fun water play features—lap swimming in the 25-meter lap pool, a soak in the hot tub, or a workout in the weight room or cardio theater. Residents can also take a climate-controlled walk around the indoor track, or check out options for personal training, group fitness classes, and the Front Porch for Active Adults. A complete schedule of activities will be available by October 1 at rec.cityofgolden. net.

Kay, who was born in Golden, has made a lasting impact on Golden residents, visitors, students, athletes and colleagues via leadership and volunteer roles with the City of Golden, Colorado School of Mines, Golden Civic Foundation and numerous other organizations. His civic leadership was key to the creation of many of Golden’s most important capital assets. As Mayor, Kay was instrumental in creating GURA

(Golden Urban Renewal Authority) and facilitating the passage of Golden’s 1% tax for capital improvements directing one penny of every dollar towards capital projects that have made a tremendous impact on the vitality of Golden. Projects that resulted from this tax include the Golden Community Center; improvements to Washington Avenue; the Clear Creek bridges at Washington and Ford Streets; many walking trails, including the Clear Creek corridor; the “Linking Lookout Lid” at 6th Avenue and 19th Street; Golden’s waterpark, The Splash at Fossil Trace and the Fossil Trace Golf Club.

“In addition to Marv’s legacy of involvement with so many civic impact projects, it’s not surprising that he was instrumental in creating and opening our Golden Community Center,” said Golden Civic Foundation Executive Director, Heather Schneider. “Marv has always prioritized athletics, as an athlete, coach, college athletic director, civic leader, and the importance of health and wellness and the values that athletics inspire. The Foundation is excited to be a part of this fun new opportunity to encourage and inspire a healthy, thriving community and honor one of Golden's civic, philanthropic, and athletic legends.”

In celebration of Kay and this new, annual, community event, the Golden Civic Foundation will also dedicate a bench at the entrance of the Golden Community Center. A dedication event, which is open to the public, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. in the Community Center entrance and lobby to honor Kay’s more than 30 years of service to the Golden Civic Foundation as a Board Director and 65 plus years of service to the Golden community.

FRONT PORCH WEEKLY CALENDAR

Month: October

Monday Tuesday ThursdayWednesday Friday

ACTIVITY:

7 9am Pickleball*

8am 12pm Front Porch Friends

8:30 & 10am Arthritis Aqua Aerobics*

10am Water Walking*

10am All Levels Yoga*

12 4:00pm Pinochle

12 4:00pm Beginner Bridge

ACTIVITY:

7 9am Pickleball*

8:30am Arthritis Aqua Aerobics*

9am SilverSneakers Classic*

9 11am Senior Volleyball*

10am Water Walking*

11am 1:30pm Hands & Hearts (1st & 3rd Tuesday)

12pm All Levels Yoga*

12:30 4pm Mah Jongg (Beginners classes available)

2 4pm Pickleball*

ACTIVITY:

7 9am Pickleball*

8am 12pm Front Porch Friends

8am Tai Chi*

8:30 & 10am Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program*

10am Water Walking*

10am All Levels Yoga*

11am 1pm Water Exercise Social (2nd Wednesday)

1 2:30pm Golden Needlecrafters

ACTIVITY:

7 9am Pickleball*

8:30 & 10am Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program*

9am SilverSneakers Classic*

10am 12pm Ladies Billiards

12:30 4pm Mah Jongg

1:15 3:15pm Pickleball*

ACTIVITY:

7 9am Pickleball*

8am 12pm Front Porch Friends

9 11am Senior Women's Basketball*

9:30am 12:30pm Group Mah Jongg

12pm All Levels Yoga*

1pm SilverSneakers Yoga*

1pm Golden Girls Book Club (4th Friday of each month)

*Classes or activities held in the Gymnasium, South Table Mountain Room or the Pool. Drop-ins welcome for Pickleball and Senior Women's Basketball. Advance Registration required for all Aquatics programs.

“Marv Kay Come In & Play Free Day” Free Day of Admissions on Oct. 8 Created to Inspire Wellness and Volunteerism

Golden History Museum & Park

The Most Famous Landmark in Golden

“N o single project is more important to Golden than this arch…For Golden it will make a new face, a new spirit, and a new thinking,” said Lu Holland as he spoke to the Golden Chamber of Commerce members.

It’s impossible to imagine Golden without its iconic welcome arch over Washington Avenue.

A relative newcomer to town, Lu Holland was civic-minded and wasted no time promoting his Holland House business and new hometown. He joined the Golden Chamber of Commerce and soon found himself in a leadership role as president, serving from 1948-1950. In 1949, Lu presented an aggressive agenda that included new four-lane highways serving Golden, a new courthouse, a new high school, teeming businesses, and a new neon welcome arch over Washington Avenue, most of which would eventually happen.

He envisioned big things for Golden. For Lu, this meant standing up to big-city forces in Denver that were interested in annexing portions of Jefferson County. Golden is “Where the West Remains,” Mr. Holland declared, suggesting that all Jefferson County communities west of Denver should unite for their own benefit under the name of Golden. “To Denver we are serving notice to stay back of your line; expand to the Kansas border if you want, but we’ll take care of everything between here and the foothills,” he admonished.

A welcome arch over Washington Avenue was one of his first accomplishments despite less than enthusiastic support from Chamber members. Holland estimated it would cost roughly $5,000 and even donated the first $1,000. Ultimately, it cost $7,500, and the Hollands paid for most of it. You wouldn’t know it today, but it was somewhat controversial at the time. Today it endures as one of Golden’s most iconic and beloved landmarks.

Head to the Golden History Museum’s blog to learn more about the history of Golden’s most famous landmark, with a personal story from Greg Holland, Lu’s grandson: www.goldenhistory.org/the-most-famouslandmark-in-golden/.

A c. 1949 postcard promoting the Golden Welcome Arch. This postcard was published by Lu Holland, president of the Golden Chamber of Commerce (1948-1950) and owner of the wellknown Holland House. Holland was the driving force behind the development of the iconic arch. (Photo Credit: Golden History Museum & Park, City of Golden Collection)

• Golden Welcome Arch was added to the National and State Register of Historic Places on June 14, 2000.

• The Arch is City of Golden property.

• The original slogan, “Where the West Remains” was changed to “Where the West Lives” during a 1979 facelift.

A rare and striking nighttime view of Washington Avenue in Golden, c. 1949. Neon lights bring a lively glow to the heart of Golden’s business district, with the Golden Welcome Arch holding center stage next to the Jolly Rancher Ranch Maid Ice Cream Store and Larson’s Café(PhotoCredit:GoldenHistoryMuseum&Park,CityofGoldenCollection)

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GOLDEN COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Oct. 1 & 8 Golden Farmers Market

Don’t miss the last two Farmers Markets of the season! 10th and Illinois Streets, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Golden Chamber of Commerce.

Oct. 1 Knock Your Boots Off Beer Tasting & Chili Cook-off

Spice up your fall with Golden’s beloved annual autumn salute to chili and beer. The event is sponsored by the Golden Chamber of Commerce and requires an admission ticket. With over 30 breweries and brands of beer represented, the event is popular and sells out fast. For more information visit goldenbeerchilicookoff.org. Parfet Park, 1 - 4 p.m.

Oct. 1 - 29 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Miners Alley Children’s Theater presents all the spookiness of the season in this adaptation of this classic by Washington Irving. Ichabod Crane has come to Sleepy Hollow to teach, but what he learns there nearly frightens him out of his wits and he tries to escape the clutches of the Headless Horseman. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. Tickets and info: www.minersalley.com

Oct. 2 Autumn Fest

The Golden History Museum and Park present Autumn Fest, a day packed with fun, free family activities, including crafts, big trucks, and farm animals. There are hourly puppet shows, a 4-H petting zoo, craft stations, costumed Civil War Interpretations and Native American dancers. The event is free and a great way to welcome the fall season at the Golden History Museum. Golden History Museum, 923 10th St., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Oct. 8 Golden Cemetery Tour

Visit the graves of legendary Golden characters with storyteller Barb Warden. Tours begin and end at the Golden Cemetery. Registration is required, so get your tickets early. $5 members; $10 non-members, plus online registration fee. This is a rain or shine event. More info: www.GoldenHistory.org/events

Oct. 22 Colorado Railroad Museum Harvest Haunt

Come in costume to enjoy this annual Halloween-themed steam up featuring the Olde Railroaders Silly Graveyard, “not-so-spooky” Haunted Railcars, a hay bale maze, and musical ensembles performing throughout the day in the outdoor pavilion. An authentic, coal-burning Colorado steam locomotive will pull trains for this event. More info: coloradorailroadmuseum.org/event/ harvest-haunt-at-the-museum/all

Oct. 27 History Trivia Night

Build a team and join us at the museum for a special history trivia night! There will be themed categories about both Golden and Colorado. Teams of up to 4 people can test their knowledge and vie for the title of History Trivia Champion! Advance registration required. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. $20 per team for members, $30 per team for nonmembers. More info: www.GoldenHistory.org/events

Oct. 8 Golden Cemetery Tour

Oct. 27 History Trivia Night

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Oct. 1-29 Miners Alley Playhouse

Oct. 22 Colorado Railroad Museum

Oct. 1 Parfet Park

Oct. 2 Golden History Museum

Autumn in Golden: Not Just Leaves and Pumpkin Spice Lattes

Visit Golden Offers Savings on Your Perfect Golden Fall Day

Looking for ways to save this fall while still enjoying fun with friends and family? Then the new and FREE Golden Savings Pass (www.visitgolden. com/plan-your-visit/golden-savings-pass/) is what you’re looking for! Shop, dine and explore Golden with discounts from over 50 local attractions, retailers and restaurants. What a great way to get out and support local businesses!

Weeknight Escapes in Golden Autumn nights mean fewer crowds and you can experience Golden like a local. Watch a golden autumn sunset and then hit the town for dinner and entertainment at one of the local establishments that are sure to be less crowded and have more room to roam. Check out Visit Golden (www.VisitGolden.com) for events and ideas to liven up your weeknights.

Sip Your Way Through the World’s Biggest Little Beer Town with Tap Trails!

Did you know that Golden brews more beer than any other city on the planet? Be part of Golden’s legendary craft beverage scene with the Golden Tap Trail (explore.visitgolden.com/checkout/442/visitgolden/2128/golden-tap-trail), a free mobile passport that will take you to the best breweries and distilleries in beautiful Golden. Score great deals and discounts at your favorite local breweries and distilleries. You can redeem deals at ten locations and earn a Golden Tap Trail stainless steel pint glass. Cheers!

Tour Golden by Foot, Haywagon, e-Bike and More

FALL in Love with GOLDEN

ENJOY THE AUTUMN COLORS

There are so many ways to check out Golden in the fall. Golden History Tours (www.visitgolden.com/listing/golden-history-tours/10792) offers a variety of guided walking tours – including Haunted Ghost Tours where you’ll hear amazing tales of Golden’s storied past. If you’re more focused on getting to know Golden’s bar scene, Golden History Tours offers a Wild West Pub Crawl or you can reserve a spot with the Golden Hayride www.facebook.com/goldenhayride) and ride along in a haywagon as you check out the beer scene. Prefer to tour on your own? Check out the self-paced History Tour, Public Art Tour (www.visitgolden.com/thingsto-do/arts-entertainment/art-museums-galleries-public-art-walks) or Itty Bitty Art Tour (www.cityofgolden.net/play/recreation-attractions/ public-art/itty-bitty-art/).

Fall Foliage by Foot

Walk alongside Clear Creek lined for miles with blazing yellow, orange and burnt red cottonwoods and maples.

BE EVENNTFUL

The Golden Glass Orb Hunt, October 1 - 31

Chart a gorgeous drive – or hike – through splendid fall colors around Golden and in Golden Gate Canyon State Park. You’ll miss the crowds, save time and can even enjoy leisurely post fall-foliage fun at Golden’s acclaimed restaurants, beer gardens and outdoor patios. Visit Golden has created some scenic fall hikes and drives (www.visitgolden.com/ blog/post/golden-is-the-gateway-to-fall-foliage-by-foot-or-car).

Throughout the entire month of October, a beautiful one-ofa-kind glass orb will be hidden daily somewhere in Golden by Foothills Art Center. These valuable glass orbs are handcrafted by a Colorado artist. Location clues are posted

Here’s what’s happening in Golden throughout Autumn. What a great time for a day trip, weeknight escape or staycation in nearby Golden...

47th Annual Gala & Auction

The Golden Civic Foundation’s 47th Annual Gala & Auction will come into orbit Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Colorado School of Mines' Lockridge Arena. This year’s “Planet Golden: Next Generation Neon & Old School Alien,” presented by Coors Brewing Co., will take place from 5-11 p.m. at the Colorado School of Mines’ Lockridge Arena. The futuristicthemed evening will include a Coors AU Space Arcade with intergalactic games, entertainment and space exploration robotics and artifacts, a Confluence Companies Costume Contest, open bar featuring extraterrestrial drinks provided by Coors Brewing Co., State 38 Distilling and Miners Saloon, live painting by local artist Jesse Crock, a seated dinner, exciting live and super silent auctions, and a “Silent Disco” neon dance after-party, hosted by the Buffalo Rose.

Proceeds from this stellar celebration will be used to help the community of Golden transition into the future by supporting many projects that might not happen otherwise. General proceeds from the Gala will benefit the Foundation’s “For the Good of Golden” Community Grant Program, which awards grants to non-profit organizations that provide social, civic, cultural and education-based services to Golden residents. This year, funds raised via the “B.I.G. Ideas in Golden” Paddle Raise will benefit the new Miners Alley Performing Arts Centerspecifically to fund the cost of their new seating - which will benefit Golden residents and visitors for many years to come. Over the past 47 years, the Golden Civic Foundation has invested more than $6.8 million into the Golden community (including $228,000 in 2021), with most of these funds raised at this annual event.

Tickets to Planet Golden are $150 per person. Contact Julie Bartos at Julie@GoldenCivic Foundation.org for sponsorship or auction donation inquiries. For more information, visit www.goldencivicfoundation.org/gala-auction/.

Join Us! Saturday, Oct. 22 from 5-11 p.m. at the Colorado School of Mines’ Lockridge Arena