NOVEMBER 2017
CENTENNIAL
CONNECTION
WINTER ISSUE
A PUBLICATION BY THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL
INNOVATION & SUCCESS COLORADO SMART CITIES ALLIANCE
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ith more than three million people expected to move to Colorado by 2050—a more than 50 percent increase in the population—there is an urgency for community leaders to collaborate on finding innovative, cost-effective ways to better monitor, manage and improve infrastructure and public services. Centennial is proud to be a founding member of the newly formed Colorado Smart Cities Above, left to right: Council Member Mark Gotto, Council Member Ken Lucas, Mayor Pro Tem Stephanie Piko and Council Member Kathy Turley at the Alliance. This statewide, multi-jurisdictional Colorado Smart Cities Alliance launch event. collaborative of public, private and academic members is working together to make Colorado Founded by the Denver South Economic Development Partnership, the Colorado Smart a leader in the development of intelligent, 21st Cities Alliance includes the cities of Arvada, century infrastructure. Aurora, Boulder, Centennial, Colorado Springs, “Developing and sharing best practices around Denver, Fort Collins, Greenwood Village, Littleton, Lone Tree, Longmont and Westminster. The the application of smart cities technologies, policies and initiatives will promote innovation Alliance is also comprised of notable research partners, including the Colorado Innovation and success. As a founding member of the Corridor, the Colorado Technology Association, Smart Cities Alliance, we look forward to the University of Colorado and Arrow Electronics. improving the quality of life in Centennial and for all Coloradans,” says Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon.
CENTENNIAL UNDER THE STARS
CONGRESSMAN COFFMAN RECOGNITION FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE
VASA FITNESS GROUNDBREAKING GLASS BREAKING CEREMONY AT FORMER JONES UNIVERSITY
CITY COUNCIL IN
ACTION
SMITTY'S SPRINKLER SYSTEMS RIBBON CUTTING CENTENNIAL 101
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METRO DENVER SITE SELECTION CONFERENCE
CONGRESSMAN COFFMAN RECOGNITION FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE
GLASS BREAKING CEREMONY AT FORMER JONES UNIVERSITY
A CITY OF EXCELLENCE CENTENNIAL'S RECENT RECOGNITIONS
2ND BEST CITY TO LIVE IN THE U.S. 24/7 Wall St. 2017
9TH BEST SMALL REAL ESTATE MARKET IN THE NATION WalletHub 2017
3RD BEST CITY IN COLORADO TO RAISE A FAMILY SmartAsset 2017
3RD BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN THE U.S. Military Times 2017
AGING IN COMMUNITY JOIN THE CONVERSATION - TAKE OUR SURVEY! After conducting research with seniors, caregivers, businesses and the City’s elected officials, Centennial’s Innovation Team is exploring options for the creation of a potential Mobile Senior Center. This initiative would provide residents with the resources and services they would ordinarily receive in a traditional senior center, but in a format that circumnavigates mobility and access challenges. The City is asking residents for their participation in the design process in order to create a Mobile Senior Center model specifically tailored to Centennial’s preferences and needs. Join the conversation and take our survey online at agewell.centennialco.gov/survey.
EXPLORING MOBILE SENIOR CENTER OPTIONS
TRAILER
RV
SATELLITE CAMPUSES
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thank you to our sponsors! Hagerty | H.M. Brown & Associates | Groove Auto CH2M | Terracare Associates | Arapahoe County | ting Centennial Medical Plaza | Saddle Rock ER | Xcel Energy Natural Grocers | Beldon | Renewal by Anderson Colorado Community Media If you are interested in sponsoring an event for the 2018 season, please contact schadwick@centennialco.gov. Check out the new interactive Centennial Center Park map to see all the features and amenities the park has to offer! Find it online now at centennialco.gov/centerpark.
NEW
INTERACTIVE CENTENNIAL CENTER PARK
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SNOW & ICE CONTROL WORKING TOGETHER TO HAVE A SAFE WINTER During the winter season, Centennial’s Public Works team works in conjunction with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and homeowners to provide cost effective snow and ice control services, reduce the hazards of winter conditions to
motorists, and facilitate the operation of transit and emergency service vehicles. Learn about the City’s Snow and Ice Control Plan, winter safety tips and snow plow routes at centennialco.gov/snow.
ICE REMOVAL PROGRAM The City’s Public Works crews proactively monitor ice build-up on residential streets and will remove ice when conditions warrant. Generally, the criteria used to identify the highest priority locations for ice cutting services includes either ice build-up in the travel lane or ice forming in the gutter. Follow these steps to request ice removal service in your area.
Contact the City at 303.325.8000 to request ice removal. The City inspects all reported locations to determine if ice cutting services are warranted. Once inspected, the City will add the location to the list of areas in need of ice removal. Residents will be notified of the timeframe ice cutting will occur to coordinate the relocation of vehicles parked on the street.
CITY STREET PRIORITIES DID YOU KNOW...? Centennial receives an average of 65 inches of snowfall per year, which is more than twice the national average.
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PRIORITY 1 (P1): Major arterial streets PRIORITY 2 (P2): Minor arterial and major collector streets PRIORITY 3 (P3):
All remaining streets not identified at P1 or P2. Plowed only when authorized by the City Manager when forecasted accumulation is six or more inches, forecasted temperatures are below freezing for an extended period after a storm, forecasted additional snow within the next 24-48 hours and budget is available.
A. STATE HIGHWAYS
B. SIDEWALKS
C. CITY STREETS
CDOT maintains: - I-25 - Parker Road - University Boulevard - Arapahoe Road (I-25 to Parker)
Homeowners are encouraged to maintain: - sidewalks - driveways - gutters Place shoveled snow and ice in yard, not the street.
The City of Centennial maintains: - Priority 1 & 2 streets for all snow events - Priority 3 streets when authorized by the City Manager
GENERAL ELECTION
RESULTS AVAILABLE
Results of the recent local election can be found at centennialco.gov/election. Voters elected five seats on the nine-member City Council including a Mayor and a Council Member from each of the four districts.
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WITH THE MAYOR
Every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m., Mayor Cathy Noon is at the Centennial Civic Center to speak with citizens about ideas, concerns, questions or just about anything that is on your mind. Stop by and say hello!
CONTACT US ONLINE centennialco.gov FACEBOOK facebook.com/centennialgov TWITTER @centennialgov INSTAGRAM @centennialgov PHONE 303.325.8000 LOCATION Centennial Civic Center 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd. Centennial, CO 80112 HOURS M - F | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (excluding holidays)
SIGN UP FOR INFO CITY NEWS: E-NEWS SIGN UP centennialco.gov/notifyme DISTRICT E-NEWSLETTERS centennialco.gov/electedofficials CUSTOMER SERVICE SURVEY centennialco.gov/survey EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS arapahoesheriff.org | southmetro.org For more information regarding accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please visit centennialco.gov/ada.
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SMOKY HILL & HIMALAYA INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS The Smoky Hill and Himalaya Intersection Improvement Project is underway and is anticipated to be complete after the first of the year, weather permitting. This project includes new north and westbound leftturn lanes, widening of sidewalks, adding a raised median, bike racks, intersection lighting, and multi-modal informational kiosks. Lane closures will be required, but one lane in each direction of travel will remain open at all times. Lane closures will be limited to the hours of 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. unless otherwise permitted for special circumstances. This project is intended to reduce congestion and increase safety and usability for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Eighty percent of the construction funding for this project is through the Denver Regional Council of Governments Transportation Improvement Program. INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT OUTCOMES: • New left-turn lanes • Widening of sidewalks • Additional raised median • Additional bike racks • Improved intersection lighting • Additional multi-modal information kiosks
A YEAR OF PROGRESS 2017 STREET IMPROVEMENTS The condition of City streets remains an important priority for City Council. From March through October, the 2017 Annual Street Rehabilitation Program completed 22 miles of improvements consisting of concrete removal and replacement, ADA accessibility improvements at intersections, surface treatment and Hot-In-Place recycling/repaving. 7
City of Centennial Quarterly Newsletter 13133 E. Arapahoe Road Centennial, Colorado 80112
DISTRICT MEETINGS District 1
Monday, November 27 | 6 - 8 p.m. SouthGlenn Library | 6972 S. Vine Street
Districts 2, 3 & 4
Please visit centennialco.gov for upcoming meetings scheduled for your district.
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PARK R E T N E NIAL C NT CENTEN FREE EVE
The holiday cheer starts here at Centennial Center Park! Join us for our annual holiday concert featuring songs from local school choirs, a visit with Santa, free cookies and hot chocolate! Please consider bringing gently worn or new coats to donate to Coats for Colorado and/or a pair or package of new socks for donation to homeless shelters. Bring your camera to take photos with Santa! Centennial Center Park is located at 13050 E. Peakview Avenue. Thank you to participating schools: Creekside Elementary, Peabody Elementary, Sandburg Elementary, Homestead Elementary, Peakview Elementary and Newton Middle School.