Outlook Spring/Summer 2013

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK

VOL. 10, ISSUE 1

Spring • Summer 2013

A magazine for everyone who calls Castle Rock home

Adding indoor play space Fieldhouse now part of plan for Philip S. Miller Park

Traffic signals A partnership with CDOT

Historic water milestone Plum Creek Water Purification Facility opening soon

New Outlook For many in Castle Rock, the start of spring signals that it’s about time to pack away the snow gear and explore the great outdoors in different ways.

The new season also brings this new edition of Outlook magazine.

In this issue

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A tribute to late Mayor Ray Waterman

Remembering a beloved Castle Rock leader

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Legacy Water Project

New Water Purification Facility opens

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Traffic signals

CDOT and Town work together

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Philip S. Miller Park

Fieldhouse part of plan

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You might notice that Outlook looks slightly different this time around. The Town team decided to freshen up the template, which had been in use since 2007. The magazine’s new look is cleaner, and more modern – I hope you like it as much as I do.

While the look is a bit different, the focus of the content remains on your Town government. We try to provide a cross-section of what each department is doing, along with a glimpse or two into the broader community, in each edition of Outlook.

This issue contains community stories such as, a tribute to late Mayor Ray Waterman (page 6) and a lineup of summer events (page 7). Town updates include information on the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility (pages 8-9), Philip S. Miller Park and fieldhouse (pages 12-13) and North Meadows Extension (page 20) construction projects, as well as introductions to key new staff members (pages 4-5).

We hope you find Outlook an accessible way to stay informed about your community. We welcome your thoughts and ideas about the magazine – simply email communityrelations@CRgov.com.

Thank you for reading, and for being a part of what makes our Town so great.

Prioritizing public safety

New ambulance online in July

Mayor Paul Donahue

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E mergency mass notification Life can change

with just a moment’s notice. Make sure you are connected to emergency personnel. To register, visit CRgov.com/CodeRED.

Executive Editor Fritz Sprague, Deputy Town Manager Editors Kristin Accola, Management Analyst Karen McGrath, Community Relations Creative Services Supervisor Caroline Kipp, Community Relations Specialist

Photography Mark Sims, Karen McGrath, Kristin Accola and Jeff Smullen On the cover Castle Rock’s Burgess Pool is the place to cool off and have fun this summer.

Survey says

Your input is important to the Town.

Castle Rock residents were randomly selected to participate in a community survey. Watch for the results of the survey this summer at CRgov.com/2013survey.

Where’s my ballot?

Castle Rock will not host a municipal election this April due to voter-approved changes in the Town Charter two years ago. Town Council members now serve four-year terms instead of two-year terms, so no election is necessary this year. Learn more about your Town Council at CRgov.com/council.

On the road

GOOD TO KNOW

Vision 2020

The Town soon will be updating its long-term community vision document.

Before we do that, we’d like to review how the Town and community have done in achieving the primary goals of the Vision 2020.

Provide your feedback between April 24 and May 24 at CRgov.com/visioncheck.

CDOT and the Town are partners when it comes to roadways in and around Castle Rock. Learn

a bout some of the CDOT projects along Founders/Meadows parkways online at CRgov.com/signals.

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TOWN WELCOMES NEW STAFF New leaders are at the helm in Castle Rock. Mark Marlowe joins the Town from Georgia as the new utilities director, and Trish Muller was promoted to finance director from her post as assistant director. Joseph Montoya now leads the Town’s Building Division as chief building official. Welcome to Castle Rock!

Trish Muller

FINANCE

The Town’s new finance director brings more than 20 years of governmental accounting and management experience to the position. Trish Muller was appointed to the post in November, after serving the Town as assistant finance director for three years. Muller earned a bachelor of science in accountancy from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich., and is a certified public accountant licensed in Colorado.

Prior to joining Town staff as assistant finance director in 2009, Trish spent 15 years in public accounting at the auditing firm Grant Thornton. There, she specialized in auditing and consulting for governmental entities. She also had her own financial consulting firm for five years.

As finance director, Trish is responsible for the overall operation of the Finance Department. This includes the comprehensive administration and strategic leadership of all fiscal activities for the Town. Trish is a member of the national and local chapters of the Government Finance Officers Association.

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She lives in Castle Rock with her husband and two children.

They enjoy spending time together in the mountains, including hiking, fishing and skiing. Trish also is actively involved in her kids’ sporting events and enjoys riding her horse.

More information about the Town’s Finance Department is online, CRgov.com/finance.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Joseph Montoya

Bringing experience on major projects such as Children’s Hospital Colorado and Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Joseph Montoya in January joined the Town of Castle Rock as the new chief building official.

Before coming to the Town, Montoya worked for the Colorado Department of Public Safety’s Public School Construction Program, as the program manager. He has also worked for Douglas County as a combination building inspector, commercial building inspector and commercial plans examiner.

He was the senior project manager for the consultant hired to provide building official services for the new Children’s Hospital at Anschutz Medical Campus, as well as for Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

Outside of work, Montoya shares his knowledge with others.

He teaches code classes at Red Rocks Community College and Redstone College.

Overall, Montoya’s goal is to make it even easier for builders to do their jobs in Castle Rock. One current initiative is to move to just one application for all types of permits.

Mark Marlowe Mark Marlowe is the Town’s new utilities director. He brings more than 15 years of water, wastewater and stormwater experience to the position.

Mark has bachelor’s degrees in the arts (Russian studies and mathematics) and civil engineering. He also holds a

Montoya said he wanted to work in Castle Rock because it is his home. Growing up as an Army brat, Montoya said he wanted to plant roots for his family, which includes his wife and son.

Together, the Montoyas enjoy anything soccer-related and attending Nuggets basketball games.

Learn more about the Town’s Building Division online, CRgov.com/building.

UTILITIES master’s degree in environmental engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is a licensed professional engineer in Georgia.

Prior to beginning work in Castle Rock in March, Mark spent 10 years with Dalton (Ga.) Utilities, where he most recently had served as senior vice president of watershed services.

Mark, his wife, Laura, and their two children, ages 9 and 10, had been looking for a career-growth opportunity that also offered excellent schools and quality of life.

They found that opportunity in Castle Rock, where they are eager to become active members of the community.

Mark was highly involved in both water and civic organizations while in Georgia, including serving as chairman of the North Georgia Water Resources Partnership. He will draw upon that collaborative experience as he begins work with the Town’s regional partners to carry forward plans to secure long-term water solutions for Castle Rock.

As utilities director, Mark is responsible for the overall operations of the Utilities Department. This includes water, wastewater, stormwater and long-term water resources efforts. His personal interests include golf, fishing, soccer and running.

Learn more about Castle Rock Water, CRgov.com/water.

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Ray Waterman 1947- 2 013

Ray Waterman

Those who knew former Mayor Ray Waterman remember a fair and honest leader whose stature was notable – only outdone by the size of his heart.

Waterman, who passed away in January, made a significant impact on Castle Rock, both in the classroom and in the community.

Now, the Town he loved wants to honor him and help his memory live on by planting trees along Sellars Gulch.

“Ray and I walked this trail almost seven days a week while we lived in Castle Rock,” said Linda Waterman, Ray’s wife of 43 years. “This, we hope, will add to the beauty of the trail and enjoyment of those walking it.”

Donating to the Ray Waterman Memorial Fund will help make this special grove of trees possible. Each tree costs between $300 and $500, depending on the type.

With donations already coming in, the Town expects to plant trees this spring.

Ray and Linda moved to Castle Rock in 1974 and lived here for almost 40 years.

He worked as a shop teacher and coach at Douglas County High School until he retired in 2002. He served multiple terms as Town Councilman

and Mayor. A Castle Rock water facility was named after him. Ray and Linda raised two sons here, Mike and Jim. “He was most proud of the lives of the students he touched, helping them to move on to bigger and better things,” Linda Waterman said. “The same was true for his work with the Town and water issues. He wanted to help others, not have the spotlight on him, but to quietly do what he could to make Castle Rock the best that it could be for as many people as possible.”

To donate to the memorial fund, contact Lisa Sorbo with the Town’s POST Partners Program, lsorbo@CRgov.com or 303-814-7456.

“ How are you doing?” “ Darn near perfect!”

Town of Castle Rock 2004 Council members: Ed Rusch, Randy Reed, Mayor Ray Waterman, Jay Richards, Brad Mueller, Doug Lehnen and Jack Hurd.

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Three Starlight Summer Movies will light an outdoor screen in Festival Park on June 1, July 6 and Aug. 3. Along with the movie, enjoy a bouncy house, face painting and food and street vendors. The events kick off at 6 p.m. The movies start at dusk.

Celebrate summer in Castle Rock. If you’re looking for something to do this summer, there are plenty of events right in your own backyard. Plan your staycations with these fun happenings.

Rink at the Rock transforms for summer fun

SUMMER EVENTS

Starlight Summer Movies start June 1

The ice would never make it through the summer, but the fun is not done at Rink at the Rock. During summer months, the shaded space becomes the White Pavilion and will host a variety of events.

Look for more information throughout the summer online, thewhitepavilion.com.

Farmers Market brings fresh fruit, veggies

For more than 25 years, the Castle Rock Farmers Market has brought fresh fruits and vegetables to Town throughout the summer. This year’s market runs 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays starting July 13 in a new location, at the corner of Third and Elbert streets. The market also includes many specialty items. Do some of your grocery shopping outside through Oct. 5.

For more information on these and other summer events, visit CRgov.com/events or downtowncastlerock.com.

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HISTORY IN THE MAKING:

Plum Creek Water Purification Facility opening soon Another step toward securing the Town’s water investment will be completed with the late spring opening of the new Plum Creek Water Purification Facility.

Given the current drought conditions, this facility will play a key role in ensuring our ability to meet peak water demands this year and in years to come. This facility will increase the Town’s water production capacity by up to 4 million gallons each day.

The facility uses a five-step process to treat water from East Plum Creek, to which the Town has long owned the rights, but which it had previously been unable to access.

The plant’s opening will mark the first time that the Town will be treating and delivering renewable surface water to residents and businesses.

The treatment process for renewable surface water is different than for groundwater, on which the Town has historically relied.

Chlorine is appropriate to disinfect groundwater, because the water comes from as deep as 2,000 feet and is insulated from surface runoff. Renewable surface water, meanwhile, contains different particles that create harmful by products when reacting with chlorine.

Therefore, moving forward, the Town will use chloramines as a secondary disinfectant to reduce those environmental impacts, as well as health risks.

Water providers across the United States have safely and effectively used chloramines for more than 90 years.

Chloramines enhance water’s taste and smell and protect water for longer than chlorine. They can, however, impact kidney dialysis equipment, aquatic life, and industries that rely on highly processed water.

Chloramines must be removed from water prior to using it for dialysis, or for fish, amphibians and reptiles. It is safe for dialysis patients to drink, cook with and bathe in chloramine-treated water. However, chloramines

The pretreatment system, shown here, removes the majority of contaminants associated with surface water and groundwater.

The facility’s front entrance and Operations Center, which includes a laboratory, control room, conference room, locker rooms and one office.

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must be removed from water prior to using the water for dialysis treatment. If you receive dialysis treatment at home, talk with your medical supplier and physician to take the proper precautions.

Most likely, the drops or tablets you use to treat chlorine in your pet’s tank will also treat chloramines.

Visit CRgov.com/chloramines for additional information.

When the Water Purification Facility begins operation, the Town will transition to 35 percent renewable water – a step toward its goal of 75 percent renewable water at build out.

As the facility grows and expands, it could treat as much as half of the Town’s water supply annually.

Learn more about the Town’s Legacy Water Projects at CRgov.com/LegacyWater.

The membrane filtration system is the heart of the treatment process. Membrane filtration is an absolute barrier for separating pathogens and suspended solids from the finished drinking water.

This area is where the treatment process ends.

Drinking water ready for consumption is pumped from the clearwell into the distribution system.

This photo was taken before the concrete floor was poured in the Operations Center (left). Aerators (right) are critical for water purification and are now in position.

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STEPS TO A BETTER COMMUTE

The strategy behind signals 8 a.m.

5 p.m.

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With nearly 60 percent of Castle Rock residents commuting to work outside the area, the Town knows a stress-free commute is important to residents. The Town also recognizes this isn’t always the case, especially in and around The Meadows, where congestion can lead to long delays and frustration.

While most of the Town’s signals and all of CDOT’s signals are connected to one another, the Town and CDOT signals do not communicate with each other. Advances in technology may help connect signals, but the communication between signal systems remains a challenge.

Because the Town manages some signals, and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) manages others, maintaining signals in Town is a collaborative effort. The two entities meet regularly and are working on changes along the Founders/Meadows parkways corridor in an effort to alleviate some congestion, improve traffic flow and provide better customer service when signals malfunction.

What is being done?

How are the signals timed?

Signal timing depends on many variables – whether the signals are controlling a one-way or two-way street; the presence of left turns; traffic on side streets; and, in some cases, the time of day.

Most often, for both Town and CDOT signals, the main road is given priority. For example, Wolfensberger Road is set to receive at least a certain amount of green time, depending on traffic and the time of day.

Green time limits are set for side streets, such as Park Street, so the priority remains on the main thoroughfare. The signals for side streets have cameras that detect when a car approaches, and the signals change accordingly. But there is a maximum amount of green light time allotted to give the main road the priority and, therefore, keep traffic flowing.

Signals on Meadows and Founders parkways, on U.S. Highway 85, and at the Wolfensberger and Plum Creek interchanges with Interstate 25 also run this way.

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Last year, CDOT performed a traffic study along Meadows and Founders parkways, which led engineers to design a series of improvements for the corridor. These projects include: – Adding a second lane to the on-ramp from eastbound Meadows/Founders to northbound I-25, which will allow two lanes on Meadows/Founders to turn onto the northbound loop ramp.

– Changing the right-most lane on Founders Parkway at all intersections from Allen Way to Woodlands Boulevard from right-lane-must-turn-right lanes to optional through or right-lane-must-turn-right lanes for both eastbound and westbound traffic.

Some of these improvements are planned for 2013. Learn more about these projects and stay up-to-date on their progress online, CRgov.com/signals.

LEARN MORE How is the responsibility for signals shared?

The Town owns and operates some signals, while CDOT owns and operates others.

Generally, CDOT maintains signals along state highways and at interchanges with Interstate 25.

For example, CDOT owns all signals along U.S. 85 and State Highway 86, which include the signals along Meadows and Founders parkways, starting at U.S. 85 and continuing east through Town. The Town maintains the rest.

How do I report an issue with a signal?

Call 303-663-6100.

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New indoor recreation space COMING TO CASTLE ROCK

Castle Rock residents and visitors will have another place to play starting in 2014.

Seeking to expand indoor recreation space while maximizing dollars spent, the Town will open a new fieldhouse along with Philip S. Miller Park. Construction on the fieldhouse and park begins this year.

For the first time, Castle Rock will have an indoor field.

Plans for the fieldhouse include both full- and half-size synthetic turf fields.

In addition, the fieldhouse will include 10,000 square feet of aquatics space; an indoor children’s play area; locker rooms; and multipurpose rooms. All will be built without increasing tax rates.

Built by the same contractor that constructed Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, this new amenity will allow the Town to expand its recreation programs.

The synthetic turf, for example, will provide additional space for more indoor soccer teams and for new indoor flag football, which the Town hasn’t been able to offer. The aquatics space will allow for both leisure and competitive swimming.

The Town will fund the $8.9 million fieldhouse with certificates of participation, which the Town will pay back using parks and recreation fees collected on new development.

Town Council in December voted to have the fieldhouse construction and opening coincide with that of the park to increase efficiencies and save costs.

More information about Philip S. Miller Park is online, CRgov.com/PSMpark.

The Town will expand indoor recreation space, maximizing dollars spent without raising tax rates.

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FOUNDATION SEEKS TO

fund park improvements As the Town prepares to break ground on its largest park project ever, the 225-acre Philip S. Miller Park, there will be many ways for the community to be involved.

FIEL DHO USE

Already, a group of community leaders has started the Parks and Trails Foundation, a new nonprofit that will work to

raise additional funding to support parks and trails in Castle Rock. While the overall goal of the foundation is to support any parks or trails project, the first effort will be for Philip S. Miller Park. orn out of the Community Leadership B Group, a cohort of former Mayors, Councilmembers, business leaders and residents who are active in the community in many ways, the foundation was in January officially recognized by the Secretary of State. Bylaws were finalized in February.

The foundation’s first fundraiser will be the Live Big 5K on May 5.

For more information, visit CRgov.com/livebig.

Open to all Castle Rock residents and business owners, the foundation is eagerly looking for interested people to serve on the board or help in other ways.

For more information, or to join the effort, visit CRgov.com/foundation.

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ePoliceReporting In today’s information age, everyone is logging on. New technology being launched this spring will give residents another way to interact with police.

The Police Department is introducing

nonviolent crimes, such as lost

Patrol. Crimes occurring in unincorporated

two new online systems. ePoliceReporting

property, identity theft, trespassing,

Douglas County are also not eligible,

will give the community an electronic way

vandalism, theft, or vehicle tampering,

as those are handled by the Douglas County

to report nonviolent crimes. RAIDS

to police officers on the Web.

Sheriff’s Office.

Crimes reported through the system

All reports filed using the new system will be

should be nonemergencies, occur within

reviewed by a police officer and will receive

Town limits and have no known suspects.

the same investigation and statistical analysis

Incidents occurring along Interstate 25

as if the report had been filed by an officer.

Online will allow the community to view crime statistics and maps online.

Report crimes online EPoliceReporting will allow residents

or on a state highway are not eligible, as

and business owners to report

those are pursued by the Colorado State

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Learn more at CRgov.com/ePolice.

RAIDS Online View crime stats online at CRgov.com/RAIDS

Police Department’s records-management

While the Castle Rock Police Department

some basic information about each

has always monitored and reported crime

incident, including the type of crime,

displayed using the same system on the

data, a new system launching this year

location, block-level address, date and time.

County’s website, dcsheriff.net/raids-online.

takes advantage of the latest technology

Information is updated every 24 hours.

system. RAIDS Online displays data from that system on a map, along with

The Castle Rock Police Department

to track and map crimes and display that The map will show most crimes that

will also use this data to deploy patrol

occurred in Castle Rock, though sensitive

resources in a proactive way.

Called RAIDS Online, this new program

information will not be published.

Learn more and view the maps

automatically syncs with the Castle Rock

Crimes occurring in Douglas County are

at CRgov.com/crimemap.

data to the public.

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Placing a priority on public safety Castle Rock last year hit a population milestone – becoming home to more than 50,000 residents. But those who live here know that’s just a number. Residents still value Castle Rock’s small-Town character.

A significant piece of that hometown appeal is public safety, which the Town holds as one of its core priorities. To address the needs of the growing population, the Castle Rock Police and Fire and Rescue departments are adding to their forces to maintain the level of service Castle Rock residents have come to expect.

Fire Department adds ambulance More people are choosing to make their homes in Castle Rock, which means more houses, more neighborhoods and more miles of road to cover. To provide quick responses to medical and fire emergencies, the Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department is adding a third ambulance.

But, buying an ambulance isn’t like buying a car. There’s not a local ambulance dealership to test drive, purchase and drive off in the new ambulance. It’s more complicated, explained Norris Croom, deputy fire chief.

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for the ambulance to be built on the chassis, making the end of June the earliest the ambulance will be ready.

The new ambulance requires the hiring of two firefighter-EMTs and four firefighter-paramedics. After being hired, the new recruits require about three months of training.

They began training at the Aurora Fire Academy in March and will complete training in June, making them ready for duty when the ambulance arrives. The cost of the academy is about $5,500 for each candidate.

New police recruits are pros Like the Fire and Rescue Department, the Police Department is adding to its force so residents can continue to be confident of a prompt response to a 911 call. The department this year hired six officers after a national search, which drew 175 applicants.

Purple Heart, master’s degree in criminal justice and deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The new officers have impressive resumes, and would be welcome at any police department in the nation. These officers have achieved high education levels, have served in our nation’s military and have worked previously with police departments around the country. This latest group of officers boasts such accolades as a

Castle Rock may be seen as a small town, but Town leadership definitely does not have a “small-town” mentality when it comes to keeping its residents safe. Castle Rock is among the safest communities along the Front Range, thanks in part to the professionalism of its law enforcement officers.

These seven officers join a well-trained professional team, which includes graduates of the FBI National Academy.

The new staff and ambulance also require a remodel for Fire Station 153, located in Founders Village. The modifications to Station 153 will provide more bedrooms, expanded bathrooms, direct access to the apparatus bays from the bedrooms and realigned living areas.

By July, the ambulance, recruits and station will all be ready to serve the residents of the Castle Rock community.

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Parks maintenance team digs in to help out When your children are playing on a swing, or gliding down a slide, they’re thinking about fun, not safety. Parents are, though, and so is the Town.

With two certified playground inspectors on staff full time, each of the Town’s playgrounds is inspected for safety once per month. That is one of the many hats the Town’s parks maintenance staff wears.

Throughout the year, certified arborists help maintain trees and catch issues before they become widespread. In one instance, an arborist found a tree infested with aphids and was able to power wash the tree, saving the tree and preventing the spread of disease. A certified backflow prevention specialist helps protect the water supply.

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For most of the year, a team of 15 people keep 2,500 acres of open space, 51 miles of trails, 36 athletic fields and 19 parks, ready for use. During the summer, about 27 seasonal employees join the effort, as use of these spaces increases dramatically.

Some parts of this team’s job are expected – mowing athletic fields, chalking sports lines and maintaining trails, to name just a few. They also maintain landscaping along the streets and help set up Town-sponsored events, such as the annual Trick or Treat Street. The team cares for the flag atop of the Rock and removes snow.

It’s all in a day’s work, said Parks Superintendent Bob Maloney.

Still, it can be a dirty job.

In one instance, Maloney recalled, his team had to hose out porta potties that had been tipped. In another, they helped a young boy who had dropped his iPhone in a water drain.

The team gets help from volunteers. Through the POST Partners program 1,100 volunteers contributed more than 3,800 hours to help with maintenance in 2012.

“We are kind of jacks of all trades,” Maloney said. “We’re doing something different every day.” To learn more about the Town’s parks, visit CRgov.com/parks.

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A STRATEGIC APPROACH TO

Pavement Maintenance When it comes to road maintenance, the Town keeps your safety and your pocketbook in mind.

While main thoroughfares are repaired as needed each year, the Town has a five-year schedule in place for addressing maintenance needs in residential areas and on secondary streets.

The Town’s Pavement Maintenance Program is a strategic approach to deciding which roads will be reconstructed, or receive new asphalt or a new pavement seal.

Connecting with the North Meadows Extension The Town’s No. 1 transportation priority is continuing to take shape, and residents are getting a glimpse of what the North Meadows Extension will look like.

Road conditions are evaluated each year. Maintenance previously was spread throughout Town annually, based upon greatest need. Since 2011, repairs have been targeted to one of five regions to increase efficiency.

Renderings of various aspects of this project, which will connect The Meadows to U.S. Highway 85 and Interstate 25, are available online, CRgov.com/nme.

Feedback received at a February open house and online is being considered as the project moves forward and the Town prepares to break ground later this year.

It is anticipated the new road will open in 2015.

Stay current on this project. Sign up for email updates at CRgov.com/nme.

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This more strategic approach has many benefits. Properly maintaining roads gives them longer life spans and reduces the need for more expensive reconstruction.

In addition, the Town can work on the roads, including the curbs and gutters, at the same time, lessening inconvenience and maximizing dollars. It also means residents will know when and where to expect construction years in advance.

This year, work will be focused on the east side of Town, including reconstruction of Enderud Boulevard. In 2014, work will be concentrated in the west. The central area is the focus for 2015, and the north is the focus of 2016. In 2017, the work will return to the south end of Town, where it was in 2012.

For more information and to view a project map, visit CRgov.com/pmp.