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Family Fun At 5 Fridges And Ridgefest ■ By

Nancy Hahn

f you and your family enjoyed the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival and are looking for more Wheat Ridge fun, get ready to enjoy a visit with baby goats this month. Many of you remember when 5 Fridges Farm’s male goats disappeared while weeding in a pen near the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. A huge, but unsuccessful, search for the goats was conducted. While those missing goats were never found, 5 Fridges Farm got new male goats and now there are baby goats. On Aug. 15, visit 5 Fridges Farm, 11100 W. 38th Ave., for a tour of this urban farm, located right in the middle of apartments, homes and a school. There are baby goats and there is nothing cuter or bouncier than baby goats. They seem to have springs attached to their feet. There are turkeys, chickens, ducks, cows, ﬁelds of crops, and more to see, too. Amanda Weaver will conduct the free tour. It is sure to be fun and snacks will be provided. Please park on Quail Street or Parfet if the driveway is full. Continued on page 2

CARNIVAL RIDES FOR KIDS SPICED UP THIS YEAR’S CARNATION FESTIVAL, held the weekend of Aug. 9-11 in Wheat Ridge’s Anderson Park. Winners of this year’s festival awards – including the chili cookoff and pie contests – can be found on page 10. PHOTO BY DANIELLE BREEN.

Will Lakewood’s Growth Limit Initiative Impact Surrounding Communities? ■ By

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akewood’s recently passed growth limit initiative could cut the number of its building permits nearly in half, although residents may still have to deal with traﬃc congestion and other impacts caused by growth outside the city. That’s what an assistant professor in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Colorado Denver said may be some of the impacts caused by the recently approved controversial measure. The July 2 ballot measure 200 asked Lakewood voters to limit residential growth to no more than one percent per year — estimated at about 700 building permits in the ﬁrst year — through a permit allocation system that will begin in January 2020 and require city council approval of allocations for projects of 40 or more units. The issued passed by a 53 percent to 47 percent margin. Just under 36 percent of the city’s 99,638 registered voters returned their mail-in ballots. Carrie Makarewicz said the allocation process spelled out in Lakewood’s initiative could be “messy.” However, she said it might be hard to attribute a “noticeable” change in Lakewood’s growth due to the initiative. “I think you might be looking at about half as many permits” compared to the last several years, Makarewicz said. “It’s also likely to drive up the prices of land that could be developed. You might not see a drop in lots being developed, but there could be a decrease in the number of units built on those lots to 39 or fewer so they can avoid getting the council’s OK” with an allocation. Likewise, lots that might have been developed as smaller projects could see

denser 39-unit development, Makarewicz noted. The initiative could cut new housingrelated construction traffic, but probably won’t affect overall traffic numbers, Makarewicz added. Over the long term, traffic might even increase due to developers taking their projects outside the city to

surrounding communities and Jeﬀerson County. “More single-family developers will need to ﬁnd lots in areas already zoned for new homes in the county or elsewhere,” she said. “So there could be more pressure in west Denver and into the city of Denver, too. But if you are surrounded by growth, you’re

going to see some impacts from pressures inside and outside the city.” The city could also see a drop in revenue from fewer permit applications and associated fees, she said. “There’s also the loss of construction Continued on page 16

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Ned Breslin At Tennyson Center Understands The Kids He Helps ■ By

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ed Breslin, CEO of the Tennyson Center for Children, understands what abused and neglected kids experience — because he experienced it himself. The Tennyson Center, at 29th Avenue and Tennyson Street, helps kids ages 5 to 18 who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect. Breslin shares this memory in a TED Talk published last month: “It’s Christmas and I’m in my early teens. My four brothers burst into the room. I come in later and sit as far away from my family as I can, in a green chair. I am lonely, small and scared. I’m wrestling with a common event that happened night after night: a merciless beating at the hands of my father that left lasting scars. My mother swept the horrors under the carpet, so I was wrestling with living in a house where my screams went unanswered. The memory of this Christmas is vivid because my father videotaped it and we watched it year after year. “I hated that green chair. It came to symbolize my isolation, abandonment and pain. I just wanted to get away. Since the TED Talk came out, people tell me about their own green chairs and how they got away.” Continued on page 2

NED BRESLIN IN HIS OFFICE, WHERE DEPARTING Tennyson Center kids are invited to paint on his walls. The rainbow drawing on the right reads “Hold On, Pain Ends.” PHOTO BY LAURIE DUNKLEE.

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For Breslin, getting away — and ultimately using his own experience to help kids — happened as a result of working overseas in water development for 16 years. But it took many years overseas to understand what he could do for kids here. “I got out because some people believed in me — they thought I was a good person,” says Breslin. One of those people was his wife, Lindsey, whom he met in high school. Married 37 years, they live in the Berkeley neighborhood and have two grown daughters. He met Lindsey after a series of events left him homeless. “Growing up, my family lived all over the East Coast. Every time my father got in trouble we’d move. Finally, he placed an ad in the Buffalo, N.Y. newspaper saying he had a kid to give away — me. A family took me but then they moved away and left me. I lived under the bleachers at school and I was stealing food. A classmate knew something was wrong and invited me to live with her family. It was the first time I felt safe. Then my hockey coach took me in. I fell in love with his daughter, Lindsey.” A few years later a professor at Breslin’s college, who was from Somalia, suggested that Breslin go to work in Africa. “That opened up possibilities for me. In Africa my life turned around.” Breslin worked with Water for People to bring fresh water to poor villages. “I worked on the financing and sustainability of projects. One day my car broke down and I was towed to a village we had not brought water to. ‘Why have you never stopped here before?’ asked one of the elders. I began to realize that people were being ignored, like LGBTQ and HIV positive people, also those who had fought on the wrong side of civil wars. ‘Everyone Forever’ became our motto — not leaving anyone behind. We started bringing clean water to everyone. “We had to tackle some hard social issues, like discrimination and blame, before the villages would work together. Mozambique had been divided by civil war and the former factions lacked trust in one another — they thought the other side would poison their water. We helped them process their pain from the war and tell their truths. Former soldiers explained that ‘I was just a kid and they murdered my family. They said they’d murder me if I didn’t come fight with them.’ So, villagers saw a person instead of a fighter. Over a seven-year period, Everyone Forever took off in Africa, India and Latin America. This year, 30 million people are being helped with fresh water.” In 2012 Breslin started telling his own story and saw that the principles of Everyone Forever could be applied to helping abused kids. “I realized it was about way more than water. Coming to Tennyson made sense. Everyone Forever can work in Colorado so no kid or family falls through the cracks.” Now 54, Breslin works with the Tennyson Center to unleash the potential and talent of kids who have been abused and neglected. In addition to its residential program, Tennyson

works to intervene early in the lives of kids and families to keep them out of the child welfare system if possible. “Once they are in the system it means the family has failed. The trauma is deep and the solutions are expensive,” Breslin said. Tennyson’s Community-Based Services provides support in homes and schools in seven Colorado counties. “Whether a family is experiencing substance abuse, hunger or other issues, we aim to intervene before the problems escalate — to change their path and give them a chance to succeed. We imagine a world in which there’s no need for a Tennyson Center.” Many of Tennyson’s kids become leaders as adults. “Lots of people who had disrupted childhoods are doing good things, like leading organizations. They’re great because they’re unafraid. They’ve been through a lot, so they give real meaning to the concept of resilience.” Breslin said people in the community can help by volunteering or donating to Tennyson Center. “Most of all, people should pause before they label a kid who is acting out. Because that means something is going on with them and they need grace and care.” For more information, or to donate or volunteer, see tennysoncenter.org. To watch Breslin’s TED Talk, see https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=LXkwOSYuzLc.

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Ridgefest Is Sept. 7 On Saturday, Sept. 7, Wheat Ridge celebrates family and community with Ridgefest, a day of fun for the whole family at the Ridge at 38th, 7101 W. 38th Ave. It begins at 3 p.m. and continues until 9 p.m. The event was created by Localworks, a nonprofit with the goal of building ensuring that citizens of Wheat Ridge feel that they are a part of a vibrant, active community. Localworks also supports Friday Night Live, Brewfest, Criterium, TLC Clean-up Days and even tours of Wheat Ridge. It will feature four bluegrass bands, beginning at 3 p.m. with the Cody Sisters. Ragged Union follows at 4:15, Wood Belly at 5:30, and, last, the Railsplitters at 7:15 p.m. Children will have a range of fun activities available until 6 p.m. There will be free craft activities for children. Last year the craft tables were very popular. It’s great to have a day of fun and create something yourself to take home, too. Field Day games are planned, too. Of course, there will be face painting. There will be a classic car show from 3 to 6 p.m. Chalk artists will be creating their unique and amazing works on the sidewalk as well. Their creative process is just fabulous to watch and hard to walk away from. Lots of artisan vendors will sell an array of their work until 7 p.m. Beer, wine, and cider and a number of food trucks will be available from 3 until 9 p.m. Wheat Ridge is certainly home to creative, thoughtful and talented people. We can all enjoy being a part of this vibrant community!

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ublic service is an all-important requisite for any community. Commitment to public service requires engagement, a willingness to represent others and the unwavering ability to remain clear of the vision, objective and resolve desired by citizens. According to the Town Charter, the Mountain View town council serves as the governing authority for the town. The council consists of six citizens who are elected at large for a four-year term. Also specified in the Town Charter is the requirement that when nominated and elected, a candidate for town council shall be a qualified elector of the Town of Mountain View, a citizen of the United States, and a resident for at least one year immediately preceding such election. Functional tasks addressed by the town council include strategic planning, annual budget preparation, policy and procedural development, and overseeing essential town regulations and codes. In the Nov. 2019, general election, the opportunity to serve in this municipal capacity becomes a reality as 3 Mountain View town council positions will appear on the ballot. During a recent conversation, Mountain View Town Clerk Sarah Albright offered residents direction when considering and ultimately seeking a town council seat. “The role of a council member involves many aspects,” states Albright. “Communication and decision-making are

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ll Jeffco business owners or those who want to start a business: you are invited to a special event – an event that offers opportunities to learn of business resources while networking, enjoying libations and munching on delicious appetizers. Last year, this event had 400 attendees, 43 vendors and over $5000 in door prizes for lucky business owners. This special event is the fifth annual Business Resource Expo. The Business Resource Expo is brought to you by the Jefferson County Business Resource Center (BRC). The Jeffco BRC is a creative collaboration among the various economic development offices in Jefferson County. By combining tax dollars with sponsorships for special events plus careful use of volunteers and local business mentors, the BRC makes tax dollars work smarter and stretch further while improving the economic development in the county. The BRC is supported by several funding organizations, including Jefferson County; the cities of Arvada, Golden, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge; Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation; and Jefferson County Business and Workforce Center. The Expo itself is sponsored this year by the following Jefferson County businesses: Foothills Credit Union, First Bank, Payroll Vault, Eco Graphics, Legal Shield – Cheryl Garcia, Western Group Insurance, Nicole McCabe Design, Blu Iron Photography and the Neighborhood Gazette. Both the Center and the Expo are organized with an approach and philosophy known as “Economic Gardening.” The services provided by BRC work to foster growth through offering guidance, developing essential tools and providing answers to many questions about starting or doing business in Jefferson County. The BRC is a centralized hub that provides connections to the many, but

often unknown, resources available in our county. Their services are designed to meet the needs of start-up and current business owners with one to 10 employees. The staff and volunteers are problem solvers, teachers, mentors and organizers that are ready to make sure that small businesses, an important part of our community, grow and thrive. They can play a welcome role in helping entrepreneurs start new businesses and support established businesses to achieve their goals by helping them identify specific action steps and showing how these steps can be followed and achieved. The Expo helps them introduce businesses to both the Center’s services and the other resources available in the community. “We are passionate about making a difference in the lives of small business owners by connecting them to the essential resources they need to succeed,” said Amira Watters, Executive Director of Jeffco BRC. The services provided are offered at noor low-cost and are available to all Jeffco business owners and residents considering starting a business. You can read more about BRC’s services online at www.jeffcobrc.org. The Expo gives you a chance to learn more about Jeffco BRC services, such as: Business advising, with six hours of free business consulting; B.E.S.T.- Business Education Series Training; and Launch! Your Ticket to Small Business Success. The 5th Annual Jeffco Business Resource Expo will be Monday, Sept. 16, from 4 until 6:30 p.m., at the Jeffco Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. It is free with advanced registration and $10 at the door. Register online at www.jeffcobrc. org/business-resource-expo/. I look forward to attending and finding out what I can do to help my own small business. I’ll report back later about what I discover. I hope to see you there.

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Wheat Ridge Chamber To Celebrate Two New Business Openings The Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce is hosting two ribbon cuttings for new businesses this month: • Hobby Lobby, Applewood Shopping Center, Wheat Ridge, Monday, Aug. 26, at 9 a.m.; and • MTS Mobile Staffing, 7777 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, Tuesday, Aug. 27th, at 11 a.m. For more information, contact the Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce at 303-961-5994 or info@WheatRidgeChamber.org, or visit wheatridgechamber.org.

Pierogies Factory And Gelaffle Café Open At New Location, Aug. 29 The City of Wheat Ridge and Wheat Ridge Business Association will welcome two local eateries to their new location with a ribbon cutting later this month. The Pierogies Factory and Gelaffle Café will officially open Thursday, Aug. 29, 5 p.m., at 3795 Wadsworth, #106, in Wheat Ridge. For more information, visit Pierogiesfactory.com.

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New HomeGoods Opening in Wheat Ridge Sept. 8 HomeGoods will celebrate the grand opening of a new store in Wheat Ridge on Sept. 8. The ninth store in the Denver area, the Applewood Village Shopping Center location (3600 Youngfield) offers home décor: everything from gourmet foods to bedding, bathroom and storage necessities, kids and pet décor, according to a recent

press release. Merchandise is from top brands and designers, and includes unique finds from all over the world. Visit homegoods.com or call 720-8988755 for more information.

Councilmember To Cut The Ribbon At New Cost Cutters Aug. 29 Wheat Ridge city councilmember Kristi Davis will welcome a new Cost Cutters to Wheat Ridge on Thursday, Aug. 29, with a ribbon cutting. You’re invited to join Davis, Cost Cutters, Wheat Ridge Business Association and the City of Wheat Ridge at the 4:30 p.m. event, held at 3727 Wadsworth, #124, Wheat Ridge.

Wheat Ridge Announces 2019 Business Award Nominees The City of Wheat Ridge announced the nominees for its 2019 Business Appreciation Awards. Winners will be announced at the annual Wheat Ridge Business Awards breakfast event on Sept. 24, hosted by Wheat Ridge mayor Bud Starker. The nominees in each category are: • Bardo Coffee House, Four Seasons Farmers Market, Pediatrics West, PetSmart and Tazza di Caffee for the Business of the Year award, which recognizes a business that exemplifies the values of the community. • All Sacred/Ritual Cravt, Circle K Convenience Store, Cultivated Hemp, Mod Mood, Raffaele’s Hair Studio and Ziggi’s Coffee for the Reinvestment Award, which recognizes a business that has made a significant investment in its property, improved the overall appearance of the site, maintained property at the highest Continued on page 12

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eventually every student, fifth grade and up, will have their own district device. We are grateful and excited about what ugust means back-to-school for we can do with these new resources and students in Jeffco! Teachers, principals we are excited to continue our work on and staff have been hard at work for weeks changing the instructional experience for getting ready for this coming school year students to emphasize real-life applications and students report back Aug. 14. of knowledge and to make the kind of Thanks to Jeffco voters, who passed learning our students experience in schools construction bond question 5B in 2018, more similar to the kind of complex work there are also some exciting changes they will have to do when they coming to schools in Jeffco for graduate. this school year. Construction We should expect crews have been busy across the forces of automation, our community this summer, globalization and easy access hard at work on the first wave to data and information to only of projects and improvements. increase in the years ahead as The most visibly noticeable our students leave our schools changes will come in fields and become engaged citizens and and tracks at some of our most enter the workforce. To prepare needy sites, but improvements them for that future, we must have also been underway on the leave behind an educational interior of several buildings. All Dr. Jason Glass approach that only focuses told, our construction projects on the acquisition of content will be going for five more (facts) and move toward what one can do years and will make a major and long-term with information to solve the important investment in our community’s schools. problems that come up in life. Voters also passed ballot question 5A, I am deeply excited about the learning which brings needed ongoing operational transformation we are working to bring dollars to Jeffco. As promised by the Board about in Jeffco Public Schools. Jeffco of Education during the campaign, we’ve already has deep and rich traditions when used the funds to raise employee salaries, it comes to things such as a commitment make improvements to mental health to quality and to family. We are working and school safety staffing, expand career/ to make a commitment to a rich and technical education opportunities, expand empowering learning experience for our early childhood education sites, and invest in new curricular materials including a 1:1 Continued on page 16 educational technology initiative where n By

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SCHOOL VISITOR PASS Reflections On Two Years At Stevens Elementary each skill meaningful and relevant. We are now a Preschool - 5th grade Expeditionary Learning school and look rincipal McManus here, or as most forward to the many possibilities this brings call me, TJ. It’s always been personal. for our community. Our students immerse Making a difference in every student that themselves daily in topics and comes through our doors. Two tasks that prepare them to be years and our numbers are critical thinkers and thoughtful climbing high and the smiles and citizens. Expeditionary spreading wide. When we notice Learning deepens student the anticipation of young minds understanding of literacy and looking forward to coming back our connection with our local every day, we know we’re on community and world. the right path. When parents We are excited to tells us about their children still continue collaborating with talking about what they learned community partners, as our in school, we know we’re on the students dive into projects that right path. affect our neighborhood ranging As I reflect over the last two TJ McManus from the environment, to human years at Stevens Elementary, the rights to alternatively powered vehicles. word that comes to mind is awe. I am in awe Our garden thrives with beautiful flowers of our educators that show up each day to and produce planted this summer in plots give so much of themselves to students and by families, staff and community members. families. I am in awe of families who work Flowers, carrots, cucumbers and pumpkins tirelessly to provide their children with a flourish in our beautiful garden. Our young quality education. I am in awe of children who scholars will be getting their hands dirty as show up to give the very best of themselves, they cultivate and harvest fresh vegetables. and show all of us that despite any obstacle, We have built this success together with they will succeed. Moreover, I am in awe of a you, our Wheat Ridge community. Together, community that came together to support a we have paved the way for possibilities and neighborhood school in need of love. the way for our caring leaders of tomorrow This year we will continue the mission of to show their uniqueness and leadership creating caring leaders of tomorrow, leaders within our community. that will provide voice and leadership to Thank you for believing in us. We are the Wheat Ridge community. Stevens Stevens. With you, we are the future of continually shows pride in meeting the Wheat Ridge. academic and social emotional needs of our TJ McManus is principal of Stevens Elwonderfully diverse student body. For us, ementary. it means not only placing importance on reading, writing and math skills, but making n By

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converse with another human? So maybe I’ve taken this to an extreme – I’m told that I do that sometimes. Maybe had a client that set their garage code to it’s about the high school biology student 1492. I knew that meant something but I not needing to learn the name every single just couldn’t remember what. So of course bone, unless they plan on being a doctor, I googled it and quickly got the significance but understanding the difference between a of that date. healthy bone and one that needs help. Is the The point of course is that we’ve all had brain and memory bank like a muscle? The dates drilled into our memories over the concept of neuroplasticity is widely accepted years. Some attached to songs, like Jenny’s in the medical world. While your phone number and some like brain is technically not a muscle, 1787, we just needed to learn so it can be trained like one. we can pass a course or two. The multiplication table, My son Dylan and now Dr. countries and capitals: all early Jason Glass talk of a time where childhood exercises that enhance facts will be secondary to the and improve your ability to ability to solve relevant issues. retain knowledge. Will we lose The facts don’t actually go away that strength by eliminating the but can easily be retrieved from fact memorizing? Maybe shift your phone, laptop, etc. – who the focus to analyzing the fact cares if you know what year and understanding its source. the British North American Act Guy Nahmiach Being critical in defining the was signed? What were you need, the cause and effect, the planning on doing with that knowledge? story behind the date and maybe even Unless of course you were studying to be a alternative solutions. This is where learning history teacher, that fact used up valuable becomes fun and is retained for all the right space in your head. reasons. When I was studying for my citizenship The fact remains that we have been so test, I ate, slept and inhaled facts and dates focused on testing our students on their about our country. I became a walking ability to memorize a date, a name or a place game show about our great nation. Was it rather than making sure they understood useful? It was certainly a valuable lesson why something happened and how it affected in understanding and appreciating the everyone. Imagine if you had asked your struggles and efforts experienced back then. history teacher back in high school how did But these days I can just ask Siri or Alexa the natives feel about being discovered by when a certain document was signed or when Columbus? Was that in the textbook? Was Virginia joined the union. The 100-question that even allowed to be discussed? Imagine test was the final stage of my path to how much more powerful the conversation citizenship, every step more meaningful in would have been. How much more would understanding the significance of becoming students have retained from that lesson. a citizen. The test was simply a final I think it comes down to wanting our summation of the entire walk, just as a final students to actually learn instead of simply exam is for a school semester. remembering. Making sense of the whys My question to Dylan and Dr. Glass is: and whats. Testing their ability to use do you want to have a conversation with information gained to solve challenges someone that has to constantly look up around them. Whether it’s Everitt’s Mr. facts? Or do you want to enjoy a healthy Gold asking his students to pretend to be debate or have a pleasant conversation without the need to constantly look things Continued on page 16 up? At what point have you ceased to fully

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espite care gives parents a chance to have a date night,” says Bryan Smock, co-director of Megan’s Place, a respite care center at 6175 W. 38th Ave., in Wheat Ridge. Megan’s Place has blossomed into the singular Denver-area facility providing respite care to families with children with any kind of disability. Respite care “gives parents time to focus on their other kids,” said Smock’s codirector wife Kristin Smock. “Sometimes that’s a huge need — when one child gets 90 percent of the attention, you might need to attend another child’s baseball game on a Saturday without chasing after another child. “There are other resources for families with needs for disabled children — Easter Seals provides week-long camps; Camp PaHa, in Lakewood, does a day camp for eight-weeks of the summer; and there are disability-specific programs such as ones that deal specifically with autism — but as far as options for overnights or regular day care, we’re really the only organization that will deal with any developmental disability.” Megan’s Place will take in kids aged

3-18 with cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism, genetic disorders, Rett syndrome, Batten disease and more. The center works with a registered nurse who oversees all medical training. All staff members have CPR first aid training. Many have worked with the nurse to become qualified to administer medications, “and to deal with some of the more medical things, like seizures, which other (organizations) may shy away from,” said Kristin. Megan’s Place has a much lower staffto-child ratio than other care centers whose ratio may be as much as 1-20, according to Kristin. “We’re a max of one staff person for every three kids. We also try to provide enough activities with one-on-one attention and interaction so that any of our kids can do anything.” “We do a lot of field trips,” said Bryan. “Field trips keep kids from getting bored, which can eliminate negative behavior. We took some kids water skiing earlier this week. One of our kids was in a wheel chair and was fitted with a special ski that allowed him to ski. He had a blast, and his parents were thrilled that he was able to do that.” Kristin added they take kids to a

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Session Overview: 120 Productive Staying Safe (And Sane) Around Local Wildlife Days At The State Capitol strategy to improve children’s academic and life success. Under this bill, starting this fall, Jeffco’s youngest learners attending n May, I wrapped up my first 120public schools will have access to full-day day legislative session as your state kindergarten at no cost to their parents, representative for House District 24. We which also frees up thousands of additional passed over 400 bills this year focused preschool slots. This year, the on expanding opportunity, legislature also increased per investing in our future, and pupil funding by $357 per protecting the Colorado way of student on average through life – and I’m proud to say that 95 what was lauded as the one of percent of them had bipartisan the best school finance acts in support at the legislature. I recent memory. want you to know about some Maintaining strong, of the important issues to our resilient families is also hugely community that I supported at important to me. I was proud the legislature in 2019. to be the prime sponsor to two Almost every day in my important bills supporting community I talk to people Colorado’s families: The Foster who are struggling or who love Monica Duran Youth Sibling Bill Of Rights someone who is struggling with strongly emphasizes the importance of the their mental health. That’s why I was proud sibling relationship to youth in foster care to support a bill that is considered one of by outlining protections that siblings should the most impactful pieces of legislation to receive, such as placing siblings together and address our mental health crisis, HB19having regular contact and communication. 1269. Signed by Governor Polis, this new I was also proud to sponsor a bill that will law holds insurers accountable to current now ensure dental services are covered for state and federal parity laws that require pregnant women who are insured by the treating mental health and addiction equal Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), a public to physical health care. This will encourage low-cost health insurance for children and patient use of mental health services and pregnant women. boost screening for mental health disorders You can read more about the incredible in other areas of care. work we accomplished at the legislature First and foremost, I’m the proud here. I’m proud to represent you and grandmother of four grandchildren. Public everyone in our community at the state education is hugely important to me as I legislature. What would you like to see me know it is for my community. Quality public work on next session? Please drop me a education is paramount in ensuring that line at monica.duran.house@state.co.us or our students are prepared to succeed for whichever path they choose to follow in life. monicaduran.com. Contact Colorado House District 24 It was a historic session for public Representative Monica Duran at 303-866education as the legislature passed free 5522 or monica.duran.house@state.co.us. full-day kindergarten, a research-proven n By

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hether you're hiking, camping or taking a scenic drive, you're bound to run into one of our state's 960 species of wildlife. With human development on the rise, however, these animals are running out of places to go. Thirty-thousand acres of land are lost each year, making encounters with these critters increasingly common. To help educate the public on ways to safely co-exist with our animal friends, an Urban Wildlife Symposium was held at the Jefferson County Open Space Building on July 16. Dozens of neighbors gathered to learn more about the fascinating wildlife in our parks and backyards, many interested in ways to keep themselves and their homes safe. Over three hours, wildlife experts gave presentations covering everything from preventing rattlesnake bites to keeping those pesky rabbits out of your garden. When it comes to enjoying the Colorado outdoors, there are two animals of particular concern: rattlesnakes and coyotes. We don't want to live our lives in fear, but it's essential to know how to respond if you are bitten or find yourself in a dangerous situation. "Time is tissue when it comes to a rattlesnake bite," said Mary Ann Bonnell, Visitor Services Manager for Jefferson County Open Space. The important thing is to "mitigate risk and exposure." And how do we do that? Sometimes the best solution is the most obvious: stay on the trail. Rattlesnakes aren't seeking us out; they're merely protecting their territory. "We are not prey, so conflict usually comes from mistakes," Bonnell added. Wearing appropriate footwear is

essential; never wear open-toe shoes and make sure the shoes you choose cover your ankles. Leaving headphones at home will also help you be aware of your surroundings. If you see a snake, give them space and time to leave the trail. And if you are bitten? Stay calm, call 911, sit or lie flat, and minimize movement. Many factors affect how a person will respond to a rattlesnake bite (e.g., health, weight, age) but following these guidelines will give you the best chance of survival. And it's not just humans who need to exercise caution. Dogs, although they make great hiking partners, are also at risk. They may nose rattlesnakes on the edge of the trail, where they would otherwise be undisturbed. The biggest way to keep your dogs safe is to keep them on a leash. If your dog is bitten, stay calm, carry them to the trailhead and call an emergency vet. You'll want to call ahead to ensure the facility carries the antivenin needed to treat the bite. While coyote attacks are incredibly rare, their presence in our parks can make a lot of people nervous. Luckily, the threat they pose is minimal if you act carefully and remain aware of your surroundings. Although the media often portrays coyotes as eating trash and domestic animals, it is not as common as people think. Their primary diet is fruits and invertebrates in the summer and birds and mammals in the winter. If they do become aggressive towards domestic animals, it is more because of a perceived threat rather than them viewing the animal as food. Coyotes are competitive omnivores with surprising variation in behavior. Some can Continued on page 12

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“If you were to come observe us on one of our field trips, I think people would be very surprised to see what we can get our kids to do. We do a ton of sports activities — rock climbing, recently — and for the very first time, this year we are taking a group of kids for a sleep-away camp in the mountains.” In house, the staff provides a variety of arts and crafts, story time, sensory activities and playing outside. Megan’s Place works with more than 100 families. Daily, it serves about 25 kids during the summer, about 15 during the school year and 10-15 on weekends. It is geared to accommodate the needs of parents, which means providing service at any time of the day or night. “We’re pretty much available 24/7 as long as we can (schedule and) staff it,” said Bryan. “This week, for example, most kids will be gone by 6:30. Tonight we have three kids doing overnights.” There are overnight options for when parents might want to go camping or perhaps just need to get a good night’s sleep. “Some of our kids don’t sleep well at all,” said Kristin. An idea fostered by Bryan, Megan’s Place was founded in 2014. “I worked at a place just like this in Fort Collins, when I was in college 20 years ago. When I worked there, I thought, ‘What a great job — I get paid to work with kids!’ The way those kids touched my heart, that led me to a career in special education. Megan’s Place was named after Megan Rogers, a child Bryan worked with in Fort Collins. She had Rett Syndrome, a degenerative disease, and passed away in

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all award categories as well as volunteerism, leadership and community investment, but also involvement with the mentoring, training and partnering with youth. Both partnership awards are selected independently by city council, the mayor, Wheat Ridge Business Association and the Cultural Commission. Because there is a single winner, there is no list of nominees. • The WRBA annual Member of the Year Award, honoring a member for their efforts to improve/enhance business in Wheat Ridge as well as promote the association. • The Rising Star Award, honoring a WRBA member who has shown growing leadership throughout the year. • An award from the Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce for a member’s continued support. • The inaugural Wheat Ridge Sustainability Award, honoring those who have registered for the Green Business Practices Program, presented by the Sustainable Wheat Ridge Committee. For more information, contact Steve Art, economic development manager at 303-235-2806 or email sart@ ci.wheatridge.co.us.

2006 at the age of 10. “Her parents are happy that their daughter’s legacy lives on,” he said. Volunteers are welcome at Megan’s Place. “We had one gentleman who stayed with us for about year,” said Kristin. “He and one of our boys created a great relationship. This kiddo could be somewhat challenging and got so excited when the man came — he had complete one-on-one attention to play games.” Other than volunteers and regular personnel, the center sometimes brings in interns from Metro State University and Jefferson County high schools. “We work closely with Jefferson County Schools,” said Kristin. “They will even transport kids to us from some schools, which is great. And we attend resource fairs with their special education departments.” Megan’s Place works with local community centered boards (CCB). A CCB’s role is to help people with disabilities find resources. “They send out proposals for care, and we respond to those as we have space open. But a lot of the way people learn about us is through word of mouth within the communities and parent groups,” she said. The center is partnered with Infinity Foundation (infinitycolorado.org), a 501(c)(3) charity that works with other organizations that help kids and adults with special needs. “We specifically have a campaign on Infinity for one of our kids who lost his summer funding,” said Kristin. “We’ll have another campaign in the fall for one of our young ladies whose family has a hard time affording it.” Visit MegansPlaceLLC.org for more information and to donate.

water and shelter). Even something as simple as a dish of cat food can keep animals coming back. You'll also want to board up inviting areas in your home, like gaps under porches or holes in roof soffits. If you do find yourself with problem critters in your yard, hazing (yelling, spraying water or scaring) is often sufficient. After all, "if you don't tell the raccoons it's not okay, how will they know?" said Jerrie McKee, District Wildlife Manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Another tip? If an unwanted animal has taken up residence in an area of your home or yard, try tossing a rag of ammonia into the habitat. The strong smell will repel the animals and make the space less desirable. Shining bright lights at night or playing talk radio is also an effective strategy. While living near wildlife offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy nature, it can also cause safety concerns and can create headaches for homeowners. Following these tips will help you not only co-exist safely but also peacefully and with minimal problems. "We can't eliminate risk, but we can be empowered to minimize risk as much as we can," McKee added.

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FITNESS CORNER Stress 101: Eustress Vs. Distress more emergency) • heart rate decreases (telling the body it’s safe) tress is quite a buzzword these days. It • bronchial tubes contract (normal seems like almost everything is being breathing rate returns) attributed to stress. How can that be? • muscles relax (muscles can begin to Can stress truly be responsible for all the repair any damage done) afflictions we claim it is? Understanding the • stomach increase his movements and principles of stress and what is happening secretions (digestion can resume) within your body when you are stressed • saliva production can be a powerful facilitator of increases (digestion can resume) change. • urinary production You body has two modes: increases (there is time to Fight-or-Flight and Rest-andexcrete bodily waste) Digest. These modes are both Stress often gets a bad rap, hardwired in human genetics. but it is important to our survival, Fight-or-Flight (sympathetic and the health of our body. There nervous system) is an automatic is such a thing as positive stress physiological and psychological or eustress. This response is response that your body creates designed to be used for a short when it encounters a stressful duration and is beneficial. The event. You’ve probably felt this stress response activates because before: Abigail Ladd of stressful stimuli (like when a car • the adrenal gland produces begins to slip off the road) and you get a shot adrenaline, or epinephrine (the hormonal of cortisol (a stress hormone) and your brain messenger that causes this cascade of lights up like a Christmas tree. This produces changes in your body) the “rush” feeling that energizes and excites • heart rate increases (sounding the us. Even a stressful thought can activate your alarm for the rest of your body) stress response. • bronchial tubes dilate (allows more air When there is an imbalance and that to get to the lungs) alarm bell is left blaring, we run into chronic • muscles contract (prepping you for stress or distress and is caused by persistent action) or perpetual stress stimuli. It contributes • stomach decreases movements and to the development of diseases and health secretions (digestion is shut down) issues such as insomnia, depression, anxiety • saliva production decreases (again, and weight gain. digestion is shut down) Finding a balance of both stress and • decrease in urinary output (no time to relaxation is important to maintaining a stop and pee) happy, healthy body. For more information, Rest-and-Digest (parasympathetic connect with me on social media Instagram: nervous system) is an automatic response abigailladdcoach or check out my website: that your body creates when it relaxes. It abigailladdcoach.com. Learn more about is the sensation felt when you participate how we help people build healthy habits for in something you enjoy. The effects of this a happy life at feedyoursoulfitness.com. mode are more subtle: Abigail Ladd leads small group train• the adrenal gland ceases production of ing at Feed Your Soul Fitness. adrenaline (the alarm gets turned off - no

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wind-driven wildfire near Glenwood Springs took the lives of 14 firefighters in July of 1994. Known as the South Canyon Fire, the firefighters died on Storm King Mountain, overrun by flames that funneled through a drainage, and raced up a steep slope directly towards them. What happened on that day changed the way that wildfires are fought in Colorado and across the country. “It brought home the risks of the job for my family, who questioned whether firefighting was the right career choice,” said West Metro Fire Rescue Captain Brendan Finnegan. Finnegan was a 20-year-old volunteer firefighter for Lookout Mountain Fire (now Foothills Fire) at the time. He is now the Captain at West Metro’s Station 9 – home of the district’s wildland fire team. “South Canyon made the fire service take a hard look at how we were fighting wildland fires at that time, and the potential risk for the crews,” said Finnegan. The official investigation that followed the South Canyon Fire found that lack of communication, fire lookouts, safety zones and escape routes all played a role in the loss of life. Firefighters also had little access to timely weather information on that afternoon as the fire gained steam, pushed by a dry cold front that increased winds and fire activity. The investigation’s conclusion

prompted technical advances in fighting fire, from improvements in fire shelters – the protective small “mummy” bags that are potentially a last defense for fire crews from the flames – to improved communications. In 1994, some firefighters did not carry radios. Now, during an incident there is a unit dedicated to setting up and maintaining a radio communication system. And, fires have safety officers, responsible for assuring firefighter safety, with the authority to shut down operations in the event of unsafe conditions. “On a fire in West Metro’s district, or in any other district, the question is: Are there values at risk?” said Finnegan. “Are there lives at risk, is the fire threatening structures, watersheds or infrastructure? If the answer is no, we have to carefully re-evaluate our strategy and determine the best way to move forward.” One of the legacies of the South Canyon Fire is more scrutiny of the decision-making process and methods in battling wildland fires. And, there has been an emphasis placed on firefighter training, not only for firefighters who work directly on the fire line, but for those who lead them: the incident commander, operations section chief and division supervisor. “After South Canyon, a lot of things changed,” said Finnegan. “And the lessons we learned have saved lives.” Ronda Scholting is the Communications/Media Relations Specialist for West Metro Fire Rescue.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Running For Wheat Ridge City Clerk, City Treasurer Or City Council? Notice Of Intent Due Aug. 26 The City of Wheat Ridge is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in the quality of life for those living and working in the city. There are openings for city council members in each of its four districts. Additionally, elected positions of City Clerk and City Treasurer will also be determined in the upcoming November election. Terms are four years for each position and limited to two terms in office. Notice of Intent to run for office of the City Clerk, Treasurer or City Council member for each of the four districts in the City of Wheat Ridge is due on Monday, Aug. 26, by 5 p.m. The notice and additional forms can be found on the City website at ci.wheatridge.co.us. Candidates who miss the deadline to file the circulated petitions can file an Affidavit of Intent to Run as a Write in Candidate but must submit that intent to the City Clerk’s office by 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30. The Election Forum for candidates will be held on Sept. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers. All candidates will have a chance to introduce themselves and answer questions presented by the Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce. The event will be streamed on Channel 8 and live on YouTube. For more election information, contact the City Clerk Janelle Shaver at 303-2352823.

Wheat Ridge Reads Asks Community To Select the Book for 2019

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Wheat Ridge residents are being asked to help select the Wheat Ridge Reads book for 2019. To participate in the two-question poll visit the Wheat Ridge Cultural Events page on Facebook MeetTheArtistWheatRidge or take the survey online. Wheat Ridge Reads will close voting on the 2019 book selection at the end of September 2019 and the 2019 selection announced in October. Wheat Ridge Reads is an annual citywide book club designed to promote literacy and a shared reading experience throughout the community. Local residents are encouraged to review the following titles and vote for their favorite as a collective reading experience: “Campsite Six” by Jan Fallon, “Rosary Without Beads” by Diana HolguinBalogh, “Go Ask Fannie” by Elisabeth Hyde, and “Madam Velvet’s Cabaret of Oddities” by Nancy Stohlman. The books were selected for their variety, their authors based in Colorado, and, in the case of three books, their recent recognition as Colorado Book Award finalists. The author of the selected title will visit the community in January 2020 to discuss the book with readers in locations throughout the city. Check the webpage for details. Wheat Ridge Reads is sponsored by the Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission in partnership with the Wheat Ridge Library and Wheat Ridge High School.

The Wheat Ridge Historical Society will host its Back to School Book Exchange on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 11361 W. 44th Ave. (at Robb Street), from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stock up for your winter book supply, choosing from fiction, non-fiction, romance, suspense, historical, cookbooks and kid books too! Buy, sell, trade, free! There will be music and snacks, too.

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OASIS Seeks Volunteer Reading Tutors For September Training Session Oasis is seeking volunteer tutors for this year’s annual two-morning fall training – which typically fills up quickly – offered on Sept. 17 and 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For the last 27 years Oasis tutors – a group of dedicated, senior community members throughout the Jefferson County School District – have taken strides to change the lives of kindergarten through third grade students who come to school unprepared or unable to succeed in meeting the challenges in today’s fast-paced, complex learning environment. Oasis tutors are trained reading helpers who meet each week during the school year with their assigned student (or students) working on reading, writing and language development activities. A typical session is 30 to 45 minutes during the school day depending on each student’s needs and schedule. Tutors must complete a two-session training where they learn and practice

preparing fun activities and strategies to help students engage in reading, vocabulary, and writing. Oasis will conduct a background check for all those who complete the training. Materials for working with students are provided free of charge. No teaching experience is necessary. Tutors may request a school of their choice from a list of participating schools. Tutoring usually begins in early October so that teachers have time to evaluate and select students who will most benefit from this oneon-one support program. To sign up for training, email tutoringclover@gmail.com or jcgadd@hotmail.com; for more information, visit the national Oasis website at www.oasisnet.org and click on National Programs, then Intergenerational Tutoring.

Local Lutheran Medical Employee Receives Annual Cochran Education Award The Cochran family recently presented the annual Cochran Oncology Nursing Scholarship Award to Laurie Hatch, RD, at Lutheran Medical Center. Hatch, who has been a member of the oncology team for three years, is an oncology dietitian and a head and neck patient navigator in Oncology Support Services. Hatch was recognized for starting a Weight Watcher group for breast cancer survivors to support women in survivorship by helping them reduce their risk of recurrence. The group was started in November 2018 and as a group has lost more than 200 pounds so far. Four other Lutheran oncology professionals were nominated for the award: Cindy Beverly, Susan Kuchta, Julie Sestak and Emmanuel Nti. Continued on page 15

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The Cochran Award has been given annually for 30 years in honor of their parents, John and Lois Cochran. Impressed by the level of care received by John and Lois at Lutheran, the Cochran family in 1990 funded an annual scholarship award for continuing education of an outstanding Lutheran cancer team member. The Lutheran Medical Center Foundation manages the Cochran Fund, which raises funds to support the oncology program at Lutheran. The Cochran Award is prestigious among the Cancer Centers of Colorado Lutheran staff. The oncology staff often see patients and families through a difficult journey, and the support and generosity toward staff shown by the Cochran family is an honor. Many members of the Cochran family attend the presentation. Dr. Cochran, who began his medical career in clinical and private practice in Denver, presents the award each year to honor his parents and provide ongoing support to the Lutheran cancer program. He retired a few years ago as the executive director of the Permanente Federation at Kaiser Permanente. Dr. Cochran volunteers his medical services in developing countries and is also a published author. He previously served as the president and executive medical director at Colorado Permanente Medical Group, PC.

Wheat Ridge Firm One Of 21 Small Businesses Receiving $2.3 Million In EPA Funding The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $2.3 million in funding for 21 small businesses to develop technologies that will help protect human health and the environment by monitoring air quality, treating drinking water, cleaning up contaminated sites, and creating greener, less toxic materials. Wheat Ridge-based TDA Research, Inc., will receive $200,000 in funding for two projects, one to develop a non-toxic paint stripper and a second to develop a test strip to rapidly and accurately quantify polyfluoroakyl (PFAS) substances in groundwater. TDA Research is one of 21 small businesses receiving Phase I contracts from EPA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which awards contracts annually through a two-phase competition. Companies compete for a Phase I award of up to $100,000 by submitting research that addresses key environmental issues. After receiving a Phase I award, companies are eligible to compete for a Phase II award of up to $300,000 to further develop and commercialize the technology. EPA is one of 11 federal agencies that participate in the SBIR program, enacted in 1982 to strengthen the role of small businesses in federal research and development, create jobs, and promote U.S. technical innovation. To be eligible, a company must be an organized, for-profit U.S. business and have fewer than 500 employees.

Vaccination Of Kindergartners Is Critical To Keeping Measles Out Of Colorado, Say Local Health Officials In the midst of the largest measles outbreak in the U.S. in nearly three decades, public health officials representing Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties are calling on parents and caregivers to keep measles out of Colorado by making sure kindergartners are vaccinated before school starts. Colorado’s 2018-2019 rate for the measlesmumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine among kindergartners was 87.4 percent, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), as quoted in a recent press release from Jefferson County. In the Denver metro region, the rate was 89.1

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jobs and subcontractors who may not buy supplies in the city,” Makarewicz added. “I think there’s a lot more research needed in Lakewood and surrounding areas before we can say for certain what might happen.”

Affordable housing forced elsewhere

The initiative will virtually “shut off” affordable housing development in the Lakewood, according to one of the major providers of low-income housing projects. Tami Fischer, executive director of Metro Housing Solutions, said measure completely changes the city’s building permit process and will prevent her agency from obtaining crucial state low-income tax credits that require a “guaranteed” permit. “Without a guaranteed permit, we can’t build,” Fischer said. “It will effectively shut off Lakewood for any real, permanent affordable housing development.” The measure defined allocation as a right to apply for a building permit per dwelling unit but not a guarantee of getting a permit approved by the city. It also created several “pools” of allocations, with an affordable housing pool for residential projects for households earning up to 120 percent of the area median income, and designating a single allocation period for such projects of Jan. 1 through May 31 of each year. “That timing could mean we would have no way to apply for a permit and get an allocation without low-income tax credits,” Fischer said. Fischer said Metro West might develop in what the initiative listed as “blighted” areas, but was unsure if an allocation would still be needed for projects of 40 or more dwelling units. “We’re now building our eighth lowincome tax credit affordable housing project

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Lewis and Clark and write a daily journal or maybe Chemistry Teacher Teller in Oregon asking his students to create filmed news reports on the effects of fossil fuels on the atmosphere. It’s somewhat close to the expeditionary model we are seeing in more schools. When students start owning part of the learning process, the results are so much more positive. This translates into not only a deeper appreciation of the subject matter, but learning itself. As always, thanks for reading. Contact Guy Nahmiach at Guy@NostalgicHomes.com or 303-999-5789.

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students a tradition here as well. I appreciate all the support our community provides to our schools. A strong and powerful education system helps keep our community vibrant and builds our future workforce. This year, we will work to make big gains where it matters most – in preparing our students for their future. Thank you. Dr. Jason Glass, Superintendent of Jeffco Schools. If you have any questions for Dr. Glass please send them in to Guy@Nostalgicomes.com or 303-999-5789.

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in the city,” she added. “We’re seen as a very strong developer of these projects because they are well built, we keep clean records and we’re good property managers so there are no problems.” The 15-year-old non-profit agency manages 1,407 dwelling units and has around 9,000 people on a waiting list, Fischer said. A recently opened 152-unit project had 3,000 applicants, she noted. “I know we won’t meet all the need that’s out there in Lakewood under this new system in my lifetime,” Fischer stated. Metro West is not the only affordable housing developer in Lakewood, she said, but many others are for-profit developers that only add a few such units to market-rate projects. And low-income tax credits require all projects to be affordable forever, while for-profit developers are not always held to that designation if they sell their project. “We’ve added hundreds of millions of dollars worth of assets to the community and these projects mean a tremendous amount to workers who can’t afford to live in anything else,” Fischer said. “Then there are seniors on Social Security, the disabled. It just saddens me and this only makes it more difficult.”

Clearing up a gray area

A three-hour discussion about the first

rule needed to implement the new system occurred at a July 15 special city council meeting. City Attorney Tim Cox said the initiative allows the council to develop rules to implement the new process. Public Works Director Jay Hutchison noted the effective date of the initiative was July 12, the day election results were certified by the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorders office. Hutchison said applications submitted before July 12 will be handled under the city’s current process, although projects of 40 or more units that are not approved before the end of this year are in a gray area. Councilman David Skilling proposed a resolution that called for building permit applications submitted by July 12 to continue through the city process without going through the allocation process as long as the permit is approved and signed before the end of 2019. Planning Director Travis Parker estimated up to 150 single-family homes might have building permits and one project of more than 40 units are ready to submit a building permit application before the end of the year. Several developers told the council they were frustrated. Scott Watkins is a partner in the West Line Village project, which calls for 138

“attainably-priced” rowhomes near the Sheridan RTD light rail station. He said they were a few weeks away from submitting a building permit application. “Just to get to this point has cost us millions,” Watkins said. “To get to the five-yard line and now be told we might have to go to the back of the line and start over is frustrating. When a business does everything it’s asked to do by the city over a period of years and then be told at the last minute that you can’t move forward sends the wrong message.” Councilwoman Ramey Johnson felt it was the intent of the voters who approved the initiative to get it in place in a timely matter. “I’m not sure five months that we would have (with Skilling’s plan) reflects that intent,” she said. “And the elephant in the room is language in the initiative that says council can change the language in six months. So if we wait until January to implement this, there could be drastic changes shortly after implementation.” The council approved Skilling’s proposal on an 8-3 vote, with Johnson, Charley Able and Pete Roybal opposed. City Manager Kathy Hodgson noted an August study session will focus on several other issues related to the initiative, such as a definition of a “blighted” area.