Golden Informer - April 2017

GoldenInformer APRIL 2017

Season Opens for

BIKE LIBRARY

Preview of a Coming Attraction

US 6 & 19 BRIDGE MADE OF STYROFOAM?!

2017 Golden City Council

Marjorie Sloan Mayor

Saoirse Charis-Graves District One

Marcia Claxton Ward One

Joe Behm Mayor Pro-Tem Ward Two

Casey Brown District Two

Pamela Gould Ward Three

Laura Weinberg Ward Four

303-279-0088 E-mail: msloan @cityofgolden.net

303-709-7529 E-mail: scharisgraves @cityofgolden.net

303-621-5133 E-mail: mclaxton @cityofgolden.net

303-918-1103 E-mail: jbehm @cityofgolden.net

303-900-2003 E-mail: cbrown @cityofgolden.net

303-279-1164 E-mail: pgould @cityofgolden.net

303-241-9823 E-mail: lweinberg @cityofgolden.net

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

IN T H IS ISS U E

The Golden Informer

Cover: City of Golden file photo

is produced and published monthly by the Golden City Manager’s Office and mailed as a source of news and information to all residences and businesses inside the City limits. Comments on The Informer are welcome.

5 New Park Rules for Golden

18 Surprise Donation

to History Museum

6 Linking Lookout Latest

19 New Sculpture

7 Spring Yard Waste

Coming to Golden

Collection

Please write to: City of Golden 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401 Attn: Karlyn Tilley

9 Bike Library Opens

Call 303-384-8132 or e-mail ktilley@cityofgolden.net.

City of Golden Department Managers

Jason Slowinski City Manager

Dan Hartman Public Works

Steve Glueck Comm. & Econ.

Development

Susan Brooks City Clerk

Rod Tarullo Parks and Recreation

Bill Kilpatrick Police

John Bales Fire

Jeff Hansen Finance

Teresa Reilly Human Resources

Karlyn Tilley Communications

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HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items New Parking App Finally available! If you are parking downtown, try using the Parkmobile pay by phone app. Simply download the app to your phone, and you can pay for or extend your parking session remotely, making parking in downtown more convenient than ever. You can also create a ‘wallet’ that you can use each time you park. The app is available from your favorite app provider, iTunes app store or Google Play store for android.

Transaction fees will apply. Also, make sure you know the new rules for parking in downtown Golden that took effect in January. For more information, call 303-2778799 or visit www.cityofgolden.net/Parking.

MOBILE PARKING APP www.parkmobile.com

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elow is Golden City Council's monthly

calendar. Meetings are held on Thursdays and begin at 6:30 p.m. in

Downtown Parking

Community Betterment Neighborhood Grants There are grant funds available for first-time neighborhood parties and neighborhood improvement projects. Start planning now for a springtime neighborhood get together. Take the opportunity to plan with your neighbors! The City will reimburse up to $250 for your expenses, all spent within City limits.

There are also funds available for improvement projects that you think would benefit your neighborhood. Up to $750 can be reimbursed for larger projects.

Visit www.cityofgolden.net/NeighborhoodGrants and you will see Community Betterment Neighborhood Grants. An overview and forms are available. Questions? Contact City Clerk Susan Brooks at sbrooks@cityofgolden.net or 303-384-8014.

Colorado School of Mines Neighborhoods’ Open House April 12 Join us for a community planning process and public input opportunity for the Colorado School of Mines neighborhoods from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12 at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. This City-driven process is not intended to address the arrangement of various University uses within the campus boundaries; rather the focus will be on the relationship of the campus as a whole to the community, and the interface of campus boundaries with nearby residential, commercial, cultural, and recreational uses. City Council and staff are seeking specific input and recommendations as to how the relationship of the buildings and uses along the edges of campus can meet the University’s needs while respecting and enhancing the physical and social relationship with adjacent neighbors. For more information, contact the Community and Economic Development Department at 303-384-8097.

Ethics in Business Awards The 12th annual Ethics in Business Awards luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 5 at the Sheraton Denver West, 360 Union Blvd. Winners of the awards, one for-profit and one not-for-profit, will be honored for leading the way in business ethics, integrity, civic and social responsibility in the Golden area.

Tickets for the event are $60 and reservations are required by April 12. Reserve your seat at www.goldenrotaryethics.org. The Awards luncheon is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Golden, the Golden and West Chambers, and the Golden Civic Foundation.

Council Chambers at City Hall, 911 10th St., unless otherwise noted.

April 6 Boards & Commissions Interviews

April 13 Regular business meeting

April 20 Study session

April 27 Regular business meeting Council’s upcoming agendas, packets and meeting minutes are available online under the City Council link at www.CityofGolden.net.

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

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE

By Mayor

Marjorie Sloan

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Tale of One City

n its 156-year history, Golden has experienced the best of times and the worst of times. But throughout the generations, our community’s stories express the same theme: an unwavering commitment to our welcoming, small-town way of life. A walk through the historic heart of town can bring the timeless nature of Golden’s stories to life.

The Armory Building, built of 6,600 tons of Clear Creek cobblestone, has watched over Golden since 1913. Its walls have seen Colorado National Guard drills, patients during the 1918 influenza epidemic, student basketball games and dances, the post office, along with rooms for lodging and commercial uses. Today this landmark is home to residents, a thriving café, local businesses, and Connects Workspace.

Foss Drug Store once prospered as a meeting place for neighbors while they filled prescriptions, enjoyed meals, and bought gifts and alcoholic beverages (for medicinal purposes during Prohibition). Sadly, the drug store closed in 2007, but the building was repurposed and readied for another round of community stories. The building now showcases the cultural offerings of Miners Alley Theater, a yoga studio, a restaurant and numerous stores.

A block away is the Astor House, built in 1867. Initially a hotel for miners, suppliers, and Territorial legislators, the building was later converted into a boarding house. In 1973, a group of preservation-minded residents saved the structure from the bulldozer and ran it as a museum for more than a decade. Last year, the City closed the museum, stabilized the foundation, and had asbestos removed. At present, the building silently awaits a new sustainable, public use. (The concept of a beer museum is being explored.)

The American Mountaineering Center, across from Parfet Park, served as Golden’s high school and a junior high school throughout the 20th century. After significant restoration and investment, the building is now a state-of-the-art center for education, research, conversation, and information about the mountain environment. The building serves as a venue for events as varied as the Colorado Environmental Film Festival, the Colorado Cowboy Gathering, and the Colorado Sherpa New Year celebration. In other words, its storytellers have ranged from teenage students to cowboy poets, and world-class mountaineers.

Along the nearby Clear Creek Corridor, side-by-side municipal buildings are within a stone’s throw of Golden’s premier outdoor opportunity. Within seconds after leaving City Hall, the Golden History Museum, the Golden Library, or the Golden Community Center, people can join cheerful walkers, runners, kayakers, splashers, ballplayers, skate boarders, and cyclists (perhaps bike library patrons) enjoying the creek atmosphere. The paths and parks are a gathering place and a source of memories for the entire community.

Golden is a composite of well-loved stories that get better and deeper with every telling and with every new person welcomed into town. We are committed to preserve our historic settings, and more importantly, the ingrained small-town sensibilities and western openness. Our goal is to remain a place where we greet passersby even if we don’t know them, allow others to merge into traffic with a friendly wave, relish the sight and sound of playful youngsters, engage in good-natured discourse, and protect our environment. In our corner of the world, small acts of kindness and civility are essential to our culture.

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New Park Rules for Golden

he City of Golden offers its residents and visitors one of the most comprehensive park and recreation systems in the country, contributing to the City’s reputation as a preferred location for people to live, work and play.

Golden has 253 acres of parks, 24 miles of trails, and 402 acres of open space that are well-used throughout the year by people of all ages. We also provide a wide variety of activities for recreation, leisure and sports.

In order to provide and maintain all of these great amenities, The Parks and Recreation Department has created a limited number of guidelines designed to help ensure the accessibility and enjoyment of our treasured resources now and well into the future.

The park rules were developed after receiving public feedback through various public meetings, online feedback forms, Golden Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meetings, and park user group discussions. Please note: certain Golden Rules such as the prohibition of smoking or vaping in parks, or the requirement to pick up dog waste and

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keep dogs on leash are not listed, as they are already enforced and codified elsewhere in the City Municipal Code.

To enable as many people as possible to enjoy the parks, the following are prohibited: • Alcoholic beverages • Glass containers • Overnight camping • Burning fires except in park-provided, operative grills. Propane camp stoves are permitted if the stove’s propane tank has a capacity of two pounds or less. (This is subject to change based on Fire Department bans).

• Use of motor vehicles • Sound amplification • Vending and peddling of goods and services • Discharging any type of gun or missile • Going onto the ice in waterways • Operating unmanned aerial vehicles • Disfiguring/damaging City property • Encroaching on City property (installing swing sets, compost piles, dumping lawn clippings, etc.)

• Polluting waterways • In response to the variable conditions

on creek banks in summertime, grills, outdoor furniture, and other structures unrelated to swimming, wading, and boating are no longer allowed in Clear Creek and along its banks.

• Slacklining is permitted under specific guidelines regarding line length and anchor type.

• Basic dog park rules regarding hours and behavioral expectations are listed in the full version.

• Outdoor parks are open to the public between the hours of 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

All trails remain open 24 hours each day to pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

The full version of the new park rules are online: www.cityofgolden.net/ ParkRules.

Here’s Your Sign

n order to keep downtown Golden and other parts of town as picturesque as possible, the City of Golden has specific codes that must be followed in regards to signage on and around buildings and properties. Earlier this year, the Golden City Council approved some changes to the Sign Code to make it more user-friendly, allowing the general public as well as staff to more easily calculate and understand sign allowances for properties.

Changes to Chapter 18.32 of the Municipal Code (Sign Code) include but are not limited to: • Additional definitions, including a timeframe for temporary signs.

• Electronic Message Board language.

• Illustrations to help understand sign types and calculations.

• An easy-to-use chart for signs permitted in nonresidential zones.

• Specific guidelines and standards for signs located within our downtown boundary.

To review the updated Sign Code, visit www.cityofgolden.net/SignCode.

Questions? Contact Nick Eagleson at 303-384-8096 or by email at neagleson@ cityofgolden.net.

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The bright white areas are Styrofoam, which will be covered with a black water protection fabric. The dark black areas show Styrofoam already covered.

Winding through the center is a pedestrian trail across the lid; the circle is park trail; the rectangles will be picnic seating areas.

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Building a Styrofoam Bridge?!?

f you were watching construction on the lid (or bridge) on 19th Street over US 6 during March, you may have seen large stacks of Styrofoam blocks that looked more like giant piles of Legos. Why in the world would we use Styrofoam to help build such a massive project? How could that be strong enough? Won’t it just blow away?

Don’t worry, the Styrofoam is only used for landscaping; and it’s actually an ideal material for something like our Linking Lookout project. Here’s why.

The Styrofoam blocks reduce weight on the lid, which allows us to use smaller and more economical beams. Styrofoam weighs two pounds per cubic foot, which is 98 percent lighter than normal fill.

The blocks are covered with a minimum of 18 inches of a specially engineered soil (called Magic Dirt) for planting.

The Magic Dirt has a saturated weight of 90 pounds per cubic foot, which is 33 percent lighter than normal soil.

Planting over the Styrofoam is limited to

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Crew members stand next to the giant Styrofoam blocks as they prepare for the next step in the process.

grasses, shrubs and small trees. This will stabilize the soil to keep it from eroding in high winds or intense thunderstorms.

These areas will be restricted to light maintenance equipment like riding mowers and ATV Mules.

Underneath all of this lightweight landscaping is a plastic drain board that carries water runoff to the east, where there is a four percent slope. This allows

rain and irrigation water to freely flow off the lid instead of saturating the soil, which also minimizes weight.

This system enabled us to reduce the beam depth, which then reduced excavation depth for the main line US 6 roadway, and the associated reduced wall height. All of this saves money on the project without compromising safety or beauty.

2017 Spring Yard Waste Collection Week: May 1 - 5

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he semi-annual spring yard waste collection will take • Yard waste will be limited to 3 cubic yards per resident place the week of May 1 to 5. This is for customers which is equivalent to an area that is approximately 4’ x 4’ who subscribe to the City of Golden’s trash service x 4’; or 21 compostable 30 gallon bags. through Alpine Waste only. Yard waste will be collected by a • This yard waste is recycled! Do not contaminate this separate truck on your designated trash collection day and material with any of the following: should be placed at or near where your trash is collected -N O plastics, dirt, cactus, tree stumps, branches greater by 7 a.m. Place material in reusable containers of your choice than 4” in diameter, ashes, animal waste, treated lumber, or in compostable bags available for purchase at Meyers logs, old garden hoses or broken flower pots.

Hardware, The Home Depot and other home improvement -N o Construction material is allowed for this service. Plastic stores. Yard waste for this collection is limited to grass bags are not allowed. clippings, pine needles, leaves, weeds, branches, sawdust, • Material that is not bundled, not in reusable containers or ground and chipped wood. in non-compostable plastic bags will not be picked up.

SPRING YARD WASTE COLLECTION GUIDELINES

• Look for this label on • Branches must be less than 4” in diameter and bundled products that can be with natural fiber string, yarn or rope like cotton or sisal. commercially composted!

-D o not use wires, nylon, polyethylene, or other synthetic materials for bundling.

For more information, please contact Alpine Waste and - B undles must be 4’ in length or less, and no more than 2’ Recycling at 303-277-8727, golden@alpinewaste.com, or visit in diameter.

Alpine’s website at http://alpinewaste.com/city-of-golden/.

COMMUNITY PRIDE DAYS Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21 • 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • 1300 Catamount Drive For common household waste, please use your regular trash services.

There are a few changes to the City of Golden’s Community Pride Days this year. First, it is a few weeks later than it has been in the past. That means you have this month and most of next month to collect the unwanted junk from your house and bring it to us for disposal.

The other change is that you MUST have a current driver’s license with your address in order to participate. The address needs to be within the city limits of Golden. To find out if your address qualifies, use the Jefferson County Address Wizard at www.co.jefferson.co.us/awiz/.

COMMUNITY PRIDE DAYS WILL ACCEPT: • Electronic Waste (anything with a cord) • Limited paper shredding - 4 boxes (remove all paper clips) • Mattresses & box springs • Metal recycling • Tires (Car tires only, limit four per household) • Tree brush & debris • Yard waste ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: • Propane tanks • Batteries • Pharmaceuticals • Hazardous Waste & household chemicals

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Award-Winning History Program Offered to Kids

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olden History Museums now has an awardwinning program for kids. Building Colorado is a facilitated, game-based classroom program for fourth graders that combines economics and Colorado history. Students work in teams to look at difficult choices made by historic Colorado cities, and weigh the opportunity costs, incentives, and risks of those decisions in shaping history.

Because of this program, Golden History Museums was recently recognized with an award given by History Colorado, as an organization that makes a significant contribution to the advancement of Colorado history.

Best of all, both students and teachers love it.

Fourth graders lament Baby Doe losing her money in the Silver Crash or feel the excitement of helping to build the transcontinental railroad. One student said, “The game you introduced was amazing. Plus, you taught me something new.

I didn’t know the capital moved from Golden to Denver. Thank you for coming out to our class.”

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Granting Golden’s Goodness

rants totaling $80,000 were awarded to 37 nonprofit organizations in Golden, thanks to the Golden Civic Foundation (GCF). Its mission is to invest in the economic and cultural vitality of Golden. In order to do that, the GCF holds a dinner and auction each November to raise money, which then goes right back into the community.

The grants go to a wide variety of organizations including schools, cultural facilities, programs for outdoor education, community events, food donation programs, emergency services, and the arts. “Our Board of Directors carefully screens and interviews each grant applicant based on how their organization makes the greatest positive impact on doing good for the community of Golden,” said GCF Executive Director Heather Schneider.

“This is truly the most inspiring part of the year to see all of the amazing

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Building Colorado has grown by leaps and bounds. During its inaugural 2014 season, the program served 300 students. In 2016, the program served more than 5,000 students. For more information on Building Colorado and other programs offered for students and teachers, visit www.GoldenHistory.org.

A large turnout for the luncheon that recognized the grant winners back in March.

work that our community achieves by supporting and volunteering in so many different ways.”

This year, a few special grants were given to the Foothills Art Center (FAC) and the American Mountaineering Center (AMC). FAC moved the entrance to its facility which allowed them to upgrade the handicap entrance,

and changed the gallery to allow for two exhibit spaces so that there will always be an exhibit to see as another is set up. The AMC received a special grant to assist with the big project of replacing the deteriorating front steps of the historic building. The awards were given out at a luncheon in March.

Golden Bike Library Opens for its Second Season April 20

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fter a very successful inaugural year, the Golden Bike Library opens for the season on Thursday, April 20, stocked with a larger fleet and additional locations from which to rent a bike. The Golden Bike Library is a bike share program where visitors, residents, local employees, and students can check out a bike for a limited time to use around town. It is perfect for residents and visitors looking for alternative transportation or recreation, with a variety of bikes designed for a cruise around town or a trek up a Golden trail. The program runs from April 20 through October and provides adult and children’s bikes through a check-out system at the Golden Visitor’s Center, 1010 Washington Ave. between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays.

The Bike Library had great success in its first year, renting 1,666 bicycles in 2016 to visitors hailing from 39 different states and 31 users visiting from overseas.

“I have not seen a better bike share program in any other city!” said Marg M. from Vienna, Austria. “It was staffed with two friendly guys who clearly loved getting people out on bikes in Golden – they gave me some excellent route advice. The bikes were well maintained and ready to roll when they opened. Fun!” Because of its popularity, the Golden Bike Library now has 60 bicycles and has expanded to include two satellite locations, one at the West Rail Line Station and the second on the Colorado School of Mines campus. The satellite stations will not have staff; bike rentals will be through a mobile app or at www.GoldenBikeLibrary.com. Bikes can even be picked up at the light rail station and returned at the Bike Library location in downtown Golden. “We are excited about the instant success of the Bike Library in its inaugural season,” said Golden Planning Manager Rick Muriby. “It demonstrated the demand for alternative forms of transportation in Golden and we anticipate increased usage by locals with the opening of the two satellite locations this year.”

Bikes are available to check out Thursday through Sunday

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first two hours are free; those looking to rent for longer periods pay just $10 per day and may utilize a convenient key-drop box to return bikes after hours.

Riders are required to sign a waiver and those under 18 must have a parent signature. A valid ID and credit card is required for rentals.

Bikes come equipped with a lock, and helmets are encouraged. Riders receive a Golden Ticket and reusable water bottle with each bike rental. To make a reservation ahead of time, visit www.GoldenBikeLibrary.com. Suggested routes, maps, and other Golden information is also available at the Visitor’s Center and online. The Golden Bike Library is operated by the City of Golden and funded through a Federal Transportation Grant.

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GOLDEN COMMUNITY CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Through April 22 Evolutions 2017 This was an open challenge to all quilters and fiber artists in celebration of yesterday’s traditions as well as tomorrow’s innovations. Check out the “evolution” of the art of quilting. Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 200 Violet Street, Unit 140. For details call 303-277-0377 or visit www.rmqm.org.

Through April 23 Members’ Show 2017 The 2017 Members’ Show and The Power of Process, a Jeffco Student Exhibition showcases this outstanding community. Presenting over 70 works of art in a variety of media, created by members from all across the U.S. In addition, the Student Exhibition shows off artwork from Jeffco students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. For information on hours and tickets, visit www.foothillsartcenter.org or call 303-279-3922.

Evolutions 2017 at Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum through April 22.

Through April 30 Skull in Connemara A play that pushes both feeling and humor to the extreme. Mick Dowd is hired to disinter bones in the local cemetery to make way for new arrivals. But when he has to dig up the bones of his own late wife, rumors regarding his involvement in her death begin to resurface. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. For tickets and show times call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

April 1 April Fool’s Day April 4 Water-Wise Landscaping Seminar The Center for ReSource Conservation will present the Water-Wise Landscape Seminar, Xeriscape: Add COLOR and LIFE to Your Landscape, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St.

April 6 State of the City Address

Helluva Service Event on April 8.

Get caught up on the happenings in Golden, delivered by City Manager Jason Slowinski and hosted by the Golden Chamber of Commerce. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Golden Hotel, 800 11th St. Tickets are $40. For info and tickets visit www.GoldenChamber.org or call 303-279-3113.

April 8 Helluva Service Event Students from the Colorado School of Mines declare this a day of service for Golden. The event starts at 8 a.m. on the CSM Pedestrian Plaza where students will gather and be assigned a project. The day is devoted to giving back to the community and to those who support the school. Do you have a project request?

Let them know right away! Sign up at https://helluvaserviceevent.wordpress.com.

April 18 Tax Deadline Final day to submit your taxes for 2016.

April 19 Artist Meet & Greet Learn about Don Kennell’s inspiration and process for creating the Rocky Mountain Hummer, Golden’s newest public art sculpture (see p. 19). 6 p.m. at Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. The event is free and light refreshments will be provided.

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April 21 and 22 Storytelling Concert & Conference Join Rocky Mountain Storytelling for a weekend of events designed for teachers, librarians, grandparents, parents, children, and story-listeners ages 10 and over. Held at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St. For tickets and details, visit www.rmstory.org.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 2017 GOLDEN RESIDENT SHARES HIS AMAZING JOURNEY Erik Weihenmayer calls Golden home, but his journey has taken him to places most of us could never imagine. He was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest, but that’s just the beginning. From leading expeditions around the world with blind Tibetan teenagers to helping injured soldiers climb their way home from war; from adopting a son from Nepal to Erik guided through the Clear facing the most terrifying reach of his life - Creek Whitewater park by solo kayaking the thunderous whitewater of Timmy O’Neill. Photo courtesy the Grand Canyon. Much of the training for this of Charley Mace. latest mission took place on our own Clear Creek in Golden.

Being blind has never stopped Erik from chasing and accomplishing his dreams. You can read about his amazing life in his new book, No Barriers: A Blind Man’s Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon. More than a book title, No Barriers is his life’s work and inspiration to others. Along the course of Erik’s journey, he met other trailblazers who despite trauma, hardship and loss, have broken though barriers of their own. Pick up a copy of his book at most book stores and online retailers.

April 22 Earth Day April 28 Arbor Day April 30 JSO Season Closing Concert The last performance for the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra this season. Concert begins at 3 p.m. at the Green Center, Colorado School of Mines campus, 924 16th St. For tickets and information call 303-278-4237 or visit www.jeffsymphony.org.

May 6 Golden Community Choir Performance Come on a European vacation with the choir with eclectic music from Europe over the centuries. Silent Auction takes place prior to the event. 7 p.m. at Clear Creek Church, 10555 W. 44th Ave. Tickets available at the door or online at www.goldencommunitychoir.org.

Information is subject to change. Please use contact information to confirm the details of an event. To list a community event happening in Golden, please send your listing to: Golden City Hall, Communications Dept., 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401, or by e-mail to ktilley@ cityofgolden.net. Listings should include the date(s), the event name and a brief description of the event, which may include cost, location and contact information. Submissions must be received by the first of the month prior to the issue you would like them posted (i.e. Feb. 1 for the March issue). Please note Jan/Feb is a combined edition so all submissions for those months will be needed by Dec. 1. Call 303-384-8121 with questions or for more information.

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Tax Workshops The City of Golden is hosting FREE Sales and Use Tax workshops taught by our professional staff of auditors and geared toward individuals who need to learn sales and use tax concepts on an in-depth level.

The workshops will be held in the Golden City Hall Conference Room, City Hall, 911 10th St. April 5, 2017................ 8:30 to 10 a.m.

June 7 2017................. 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Although these classes are free, space is limited.

Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation.

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Building Use Tax Workshop The City of Golden is hosting a FREE Building Use Tax Workshop taught by our professional staff of auditors.

Class is geared toward individuals who need to learn about building use tax concepts on an in-depth basis.

The workshop will be held in the Golden City Hall Conference Room, City Hall, 911 10th St. May 3, 2017................. 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Class is free, but space is limited.

Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation.

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Golden Vision – Community Values – Connections “We value a community supported by a diversity of people, generations, activities, public spaces and amenities, enhanced by intimate and social connections and a sense of security and tradition.” - GOLDEN VISION 2030

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olden Vision 2030 was the community-wide planning process completed in 2011, with assistance from the Orton Family Foundation, to determine the “Heart & Soul” values of Golden that would guide future actions. A healthy, sustainable city is distinguished by its ability to support the members that make up the community.

This includes access to safe, decent, attainable housing, which is key to both limits, or eliminates, choices for ordinary household and community health. working households and retirees.

WHAT MAKES HOUSING EXPENSIVE? Golden is an attractive community with a lovely small town feel. Additionally, Golden is located within the larger Denver Metro front range area which has experienced an unprecedented need for housing that is affordable to low and middle income households. With a median sale price near $500,000 and median rent of $2,000, this severely

and seniors are better able to enjoy their retirement years. A robust array of housing opportunities allows An affordable home provides a stable residents to thrive, invest in, and enjoy base on which to build a healthy, their community.

A city that is able to accommodate engaged life within the family and the community. When there is a healthy and the spectrum of its residents in stable, economically diverse housing market, sustainable housing - whether it is workers are better able to focus on teachers, home health aides, elders, their jobs while having sufficient time young retail workers, professionals or for their family and friends; children families - is a community that reflects are prepared to succeed academically; Golden Vision 2030.

WHY IS ATTAINABLE HOUSING VALUABLE?

FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOUSING AFFORDABILITY: Contact Cindy by email at cpieropan@cityofgolden.net.

Want to learn about new development projects in Golden? Find details at: www.cityofgolden.net/planningprojects

GARDEN IN A BOX

Transform your landscape with a professionally designed Xeriscape garden

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arden In A Box, a selection of professionally designed perennial gardens comprised of Xeric (low water) plants, offers residents a simple approach to an eye-catching yard. These do it yourself garden kits come with 15 to 30 starter plants, a comprehensive Plant and Care Guide, and one to three plant-by-number maps.

Whether you are looking to redesign a portion of your yard, attract bees and butterflies, or simply increase your curb appeal, Garden In A Box makes it

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easy! All of the plants are locally grown in Colorado, and once established will need little to no irrigation to thrive, giving you big, beautiful savings. Plus, with many options to choose from, you can find the perfect garden for shade, sun, and everything in between.

Gardens are offered by the City of Golden in partnership with the Center for ReSource Conservation in support of our community’s commitment to water conservation. As a City of Golden customer, you are eligible for a $25 discount while supplies last. To view the full garden collection, visit www.ConservationCenter.org/gardens.

Gardens will be available for pick up between May 6 and June 3. Participants will select their pick up location, date, and time upon online checkout.

Social, Economic & Environmental Issues Sign Up for Golden’s Year Round Green Waste Service

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repping outdoor spaces and refreshing flower beds and gardens for summer can cause yard waste to accumulate quickly. This makes spring the ideal time to sign up for Golden’s Green Waste Service. With bi-weekly pick-ups, your yard waste and organic kitchen waste will be out of your sight, making spring cleaning a breeze. This year-round service is provided by the City’s waste contractor, Alpine Waste, and is directly billed to you for $9.45/month. This is a discounted rate for Golden residents, thanks to a subsidy provided by the Community Sustainability Advisory Board.

Upon subscribing, you will receive a 96-gallon cart to start your collection. Clean up your yard at your own pace and avoid extra expenses, while keeping large amounts of yard waste from going into the landfill. In addition to yard waste, all types of organic kitchen wastes are accepted. Contact Alpine at 303-277-TRASH (8727) or email golden@alpinewaste.com.

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Clean Green This Spring

ith winter nearly behind us, it’s time to embrace the season of rejuvenation by reducing clutter and attacking grime. Give your home a fresh beginning with ways to put some green into your spring cleaning.

CLEAN NATURALLY No need to use harsh chemicals to scrub counters, floors, and tubs. They can reduce indoor air quality and harm the environment. Instead, use some common household items that are earth-friendly and could save you money! Find easy recipes for do-it-yourself cleaners made from things like baking soda, lemon, vinegar, salt, liquid soap, and hot water.

CLEAN WITH REUSABLE WIPES AND SCRUBBERS Spring cleaning doesn’t have to result in a trash can full of used paper towels. Instead, try reusable scrub brushes, natural sponges or homemade cleaning cloths made from worn out clothing or towels.

ADD A LITTLE GREENERY Install living air filters—houseplants! Some of the most efficient air-cleaning houseplants include Spider plants, English ivy, rubber plants, and peace lilies.

GET YOUR HOUSE A CHECK-UP With summer approaching there is no better time to schedule a home energy assessment to ensure your air conditioning doesn’t seep through the cracks in your home. Home energy assessments are available through Xcel Energy.

Golden High School students in the GHS Environmental Club.

EARTH DAY EVENTS! Celebrate Earth Day by participating in various events, clean-ups and classes. The Golden High School Environment Club is hosting an event on Saturday, April 22 at Golden High School, 701 24th St. For more information visit, www.facebook.com/ ghsenvironmentclub/. Tours of the Materials Recycling Facility will be available on Friday, April 21. For details and to sign up for a tour, please visit www.cityofgolden.net/ReduceWaste.

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Golden Community Center activities calendar game world using Scratch, the innovative programming language created just for Medic Pediatric CPR/First Aid kids by MIT. In this class, students will be Choose the pediatric emergency care introduced to programming by creating program specifically designed for characters that dance, sing and interact childcare providers; great opportunity with one another. for young babysitters and parents to Age: 8 - 14 years, Min/Max: 6/14 renew or learn the basics. #455100 Saturday, April 15 Age: 11 - Adult, Min/Max: 5/20 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. #452430 Saturday, April 22 $120 Resident, $125 Non-resident 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $65 Resident, $70 Non-resident TYKES

ADULT/YOUTH SEPCIALTY

Recreational Tree ClimbingDances with Branches Come get a bird’s eye view of what the world looks like from up in the crown of a beautiful tree. It’s great fun, great exercise, exhilarating and eye-opening.

Age: 7 years and older, Min/Max: 5/15 #452910 Saturday, April 22 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. $36 Resident, $41 Non-resident - Meet at Parfet Park at 10th and Washington.

YOUTH & TEEN ACTIVITIES Alien Invasion Workshop THE ALIENS ARE COMING, THE ALIENS ARE COMING!! SpaceTime’s Alien Invasion Workshop takes kids on a virtual space mission to search for alien life on some of the new worlds that have been discovered outside our solar system as well as on a few of the worlds INSIDE our solar system.

Age: 5 - 12 years, Min/Max: 6/16 #455202 Saturday, April 8 9 - 11 a.m. $25 Resident, $30 Non-resident

Video Game Animation I (Scratch 2.0) Students will learn to create a video

Abrakadoodle Clay Creatures!

Hooray for clay! Roll, pinch, pat, press, paint and sculpt your way through this creative series that features projects with Crayola Air-Dry Clay and Model Magic.

Age: 5 - 10 years, Min/Max: 7/12 #453530 Saturdays, 10 - 11:15 a.m.

April 1 - 22 $80 Resident, $85 Non-resident

SUMMER CAMPS

The Golden Community Center offers a Jr. Summer Day Camp (Ages 5-9 years) JumpBunch® Parent/Tot Enjoy hands-on interaction with your and Adventure Summer Day Camp (Ages child as they learn and grow with this 9-12 years). Spots may still be open – highly-acclaimed program built for register online at rec.cityofgolden.net. children 18 months to 3 years of age.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES Age: 18 months - 3 years Splash Birthday Party Min/Max: 4/12 Online Registration BEGINS APRIL 1! #455710 Thursdays, 4 - 4:30 p.m.

Spend your birthday with us! The Splash April 6 - May 4 has many worry-free options for you $45 Resident, $50 Non-resident to choose. Please visit our website ® www.splashingolden.com for reservation JumpBunch Preschoolers instructions and booking. Subject to Age: 3 - 6 years, Min/Max: 4/15 #455720 Mondays, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. availability and payment required at the time of reservation.

(05) April 3 - May 1 $50 Resident $55 Non-resident #455720 Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

A Venue with a View (06) April 6 - May 4 Located at the base of the foothills, the $50 Resident, $55 Non -resident Golden Community Center is a venue

CREATIVE ARTS My First Abrakadoodle Art Class This class introduces new art experiences to the youngest of doodlers. The focus is on exploration!

Age: 1½ - 4 years, Min/Max: 7/12 #453510 Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

April 5 - 26 $66 Resident, $71 Non-resident

with a view!

Perfect for weddings, graduations and other events, put your mind at ease with the support of professional staff members and the convenience of an adjoining caterer’s kitchen.

Call Bryan Smith at 303-384-8133 or email bsmith@cityofgolden.net for availability, facility tours and rates.

Make your event special – have it at the Golden Community Center.

For more information and to register, visit https://rec.cityofgolden.net.

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Check out the Golden Community Center’s Front Porch designed specifically for active adults.

The Front Porch offers respite and entertainment, coffee and healthy snacks. There is a full schedule of games, sports, social events, and trips. Shoot some pool, surf the internet, work on a puzzle, or just relax before you hit your next fitness class.

Celebrate Health!

Friday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m.

The first Friday of each month we offer healthy refreshments and appointments for chair massages, hand and foot reflexology for nominal fees. Celebrate Health! is held upstairs at the Front Porch of the Golden Community Center. For more information or to make an appointment for one of our services, please call 303-384-8130.

Chair Massages........................ $13 for 15 minutes Reflexology Sessions............. $13 for 15 minutes

Golden Book Club This group meets in the Front Porch the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The book list has been announced as follows: April - Washington Square by Henry James If you are interested in joining, please email Jan Bradbury, bobjanbradbury@comcast.net.

AARP Driver’s Safety Program #352000-01 Wednesday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Golden Community Center. Min/Max: 10/25 participants. $15 for AARP members, $20 for Non-AARP Members. Payment is given directly to the instructor on the day of the class. Sign up at the Golden Community Center Front Desk or at the Front Porch.

HawkQuest #352100-01 Friday April 7, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., FREE! HawkQuest will be bringing live birds of prey to the Golden Community Center for everyone to view and learn about these magnificent creatures. This is in conjunction with the GCC Preschool program.

Please register as space is limited.

UPCOMING TRIPS Brown Palace General Tour #352300-01 Wednesday, April 5, Time TBA $25, Transportation and tour included. Bring money for lunch.

Exertion Level 3 Celebrating 125 years! The hotel was built in 1892 of sandstone and red granite, one year after the Oxford Hotel. It was named for its original owner, Henry C. Brown, who had originally homesteaded the Capitol Hill area, and was designed with its distinctive triangular shape by architect Frank Edbrooke, who also designed the Oxford Hotel. The interior and the exterior of the building are considered to be the “finest extant example” of Edbrooke’s work. Upon its completion, it was Denver’s tallest building. Its history goes on and on. Come experience it for yourself!

Banjo Billy Bus Tour of Boulder #352400-01 Friday, April 21, noon to 5 p.m. $35, Transportation and bus tour included. Bring money for lunch.

Bus tour will begin at 2 p.m.; lunch will be in Boulder first.

Exertion Level 2 If you thought Boulder was funky, you don’t know the half of it. Join the 90-minute Boulder tour to learn about current traditions, crazy folk lore and the history that formed this world famous college town from a mining supply town.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Stop by The Front Porch, upstairs at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. • Call 303-384-8130.

Check out the Golden Community Center’s Recreate activity guide. • Visit www.cityofgolden.net/FrontPorch.

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2017 Claim Form for 2016 Sales Tax Refund The sales tax refund is limited to senior, low-income or disabled individuals who have lived within the city limits of Golden for at least 90 consecutive days in 2016 and cannot be claimed as a dependent on any other person’s tax return. The refund amount for 2016 is $50. This will be adjusted for partial year residency in Golden and partial year at age 65.

Please check one box only: q Senior Refund (must be 65 years or older) q Low Income Refund

Proof required. Attach a photocopy of one of the following: • State of Colorado Property Tax/Rent/Heat Rebate approval notification • Proof of Medicaid benefits • Proof of LEAP eligibility • Proof of eligibility for food stamps

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Disabled Refund

Proof required. Attach a photocopy of one of the following: • State of Colorado Property Tax/Rent/Heat Rebate approval notification • Proof of full benefits from Social Security Disability Income, SSI or the Department of Human Services • Proof of total disability from a public or private insurance plan

Please print or type: Name: Mr(s).

Age: Date of Birth: Name: Mr(s).

Age: Date of Birth: Address: Golden, CO ZIP: Phone: How many months did you reside in the city limits of Golden during 2016? months Were you claimed as a dependent on any other person’s income tax form? q yes q no Signature:

Signature: This form must be submitted by no later than April 15, 2017.

Refund Donation Option: You have the option to donate your refund to a City of Golden program or department by checking one of the boxes below: qGolden Volunteer Fire Department qGolden Cemetery qGolden Senior Front Porch qOther City program or department (please identify): Office Use Only:

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Cruising Around the Golden Super Cruise

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he Super Cruise has been a Golden staple for over 10 years and brings in car admirers from near and far.

The event occurs on the first Saturday of the month beginning formally in May and ending in October. However, small gatherings of car enthusiasts can be found in the area in April and November if the weather is good. The posted times for the event are 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Golden Police Department worked with event organizers to establish some parameters for the event, in hopes of minimizing frustration to other drivers.

The key to success… avoid left hand turns onto South Golden Road. They create back-up and increase frustration as you

watch the long line of cars go by without many opportunities to turn left.

Super Cruise leadership will encourage cruisers to travel north in the left lane on Ford Street when they leave South Golden Road. The route will turn west down 19th Street to Washington Avenue, north to 10th Street, east to Ford Street and then south back to South Golden Road. This will improve viewing for the car enthusiasts who will have a front row seat to see the cars as they pass on 19th Street, Washington Avenue or even heading south on Ford/Jackson Street. Cruisers will also be encouraged to limit their driving activities to two circuits through the area.

(L to R): Court Administrator Kristen Ramirez and City Judge Corinne Magid present a check to Golden Backpack Program’s Executive Director, Peggy Halderman at a City Council meeting in March.

Court Donation Helps Feed Hungry Kids

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or the third year in a row, the Golden Backpack Program is the recipient of a substantial donation from the City of Golden Municipal Court. During the holiday season, the Court allows citizens to donate their court cost to charity rather than have it go to the City. For those who opt in, the standard $30 court costs then go to the Golden Backpack Program (GBP). This year, the Court was able to present the GBP with $2,250 from the 2016 holiday season. “While no one enjoys paying a traffic ticket, we hope that the option to use court costs to help feed hungry children here in Golden eases that sting a bit,” said City Judge Corinne Magid. “Plus, in a busy holiday season it helps us all refocus on what is important. Thank you to the Mayor and City Council for their ongoing support for this program.”

The GBP helps children from low income families in Golden enjoy free, balanced meals on weekends and during the summer when school is not in session. Participation in the Court charity drive is completely voluntary and is not a factor in the judge’s sentence.

The judge does not solicit these donations, but defendants make the choice once they exit the courtroom to pay their fines.

Golden Police Officer Jodene Fowler.

CHAMBER HONORS GOLDEN OFFICER Congratulations to Ofc. Jodene Fowler for receiving the Chairman’s Award from the Golden Chamber of Commerce. Ofc. Fowler spent the past several years as the Community Resource Officer for Golden Police. That meant spending a lot of time going to community events, merchants meetings, safety planning and presentations, crime prevention and security surveys.

Chamber President Leslie Klane says Ofc. Fowler made a positive impression on the Golden community. “Officer Fowler made a difference in our community by providing exceptional delivery of the Golden Police Department’s motto, HonorIntegrity-Service.” Ofc. Fowler has worked for the GPD since 1995. We are lucky to have her on our team!

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Golden Resident Donates Amazing Collection of Photographs

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olden resident and local antique dealer Arlene Munyon recently donated 65 old photographs and postcards to Golden History Museums.

She acquired the collection, intending to resell them. Upon realizing the historical value of the Golden images, Arlene called to see if the Museum might be interested. After surveying the collection, we immediately knew they were a great fit. We offered to purchase the collection, but Arlene insisted on donating them all.

RECORD OF LONG GONE BUSINESSES AND RESIDENCES The collection provides a visual record of The women of Golden’s Red Cross sewing club, c. 1915. During World War I a wave of patriotism surged town and many residents became active in the war effort and the Red Cross organization. many once-prominent Golden buildings throughout One of their tireless efforts included hand-knitting wool socks for soldiers. Golden History Museum, that were demolished in the 1950s and City of Golden Collection.

1960s. Photographs capture businesses CALLING ALL WOMEN FOR NEW like Duvall-Davison Lumber Co. and Golden Motors. Old homes that LEGENDARY PEOPLE EXHIBIT belonged to the Koenig, Bell, and Kellenbenz families are featured.

The collection also includes photographs documenting six different The Golden History Museums masterplan Golden churches. Almost documentary in nature, a number of shots includes a new gallery named Legendary People. were taken prior to impending demolitions, likely by onetime local One of four new galleries under development, historian Irene Goetze.

Legendary People will introduce the unique A FEW STANDOUTS people of Golden with biographical highlights While all of the images are stellar, a few really stand out. One is a and personal effects. group portrait of the local Red Cross Chapter sewing club. It’s in Golden women are the theme for the first excellent condition and many of the women are identified by last installation. Historians, artists, journalists, names on the back (a rarity when dealing with historic photographs). activists, writers, politicians and teachers, Equally important is an interior of the Colorado Transcript offices Golden has more than its fair share of amazing dated 1929. women past and present. The short list currently We never know what treasures may come in the door on any given includes the likes of Georgina Brown, Mary Hoyt, day. It’s exciting and always a pleasant surprise. It also feels good and Holly Coors. to work with community members who are passionate about their Submit names for consideration to Curator history. Thank you, Arlene!

If you have a treasured photograph or object that illustrates Mark Dodge at 303-277-8714.

Golden’s history please call Curator Mark Dodge at 303-277-8714.

Golden History Museums Astor House Museum (822 12th St.) and Golden History Center (923 10th St.) • Call ahead or check website for hours and special event details.

Clear Creek History Park (11th and Arapahoe) • Open daily sunrise to sunset. • 303-278-3557 • www.GoldenHistory.org

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New Sculpture Flutters into Golden

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Artists work to put metal car hood pieces on the structure, creating the colors of the hummingbird.

It will look different from every angle as drivers go through the roundabout.

The “bones” of the sculpture. This is the metal frame which supports and shapes the piece of art.

olden’s newest and highly anticipated public art piece, Rocky Mountain Hummer, will soon welcome drivers as they enter the South Golden Road roundabout at Ulysses Street near King Soopers. The installation is expected to take place on Thursday, April 20, weather permitting. You can watch the installation from nearby parking lots to the north, or just drive through and check it out once the placement is complete.

Artist Don Kennell was selected by the Public Art Commission (PAC) last fall to create the piece. Kennell is a metal sculptor who lives in Santa Fe, but grew up in nearby Lakewood.

When he first learned he was chosen, he was surprised. “When researching Golden, we saw most of the artwork pieces around town are traditional bronze-cast statues and not anything like what we do,” said Kennell.

“Turns out, the PAC was looking for something different.”

The 15+ ft. sculpture of a hummingbird is made out of recycled car hoods. It might not sound like a great material for a work of art, but Kennell says it’s actually perfect. “The auto industry uses a particular alloy of steel which has a lot of flexibility. The material is already colorful and really lends itself to being manipulated into whatever shape I need.” Kennell says the Rocky Mountain Hummer brings the beauty of nature and recycling together. You can meet Don Kennell at a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19 at Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. The PAC has the responsibility of promoting, selecting, acquiring and maintaining public art as part of the City’s Art in Public Places Program.

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