GoldenInformer APRIL 2021
VOLUNTEERS
Make Golden Great
Golden Firefighter Awards Honoring Our Local Heroes KEEP ZONING IN
2021 Golden City Council
Laura Weinberg Mayor
JJ Trout District One
Rob Reed Ward One
Paul Haseman Ward Two
Casey Brown Mayor Pro Tem District Two
Jim Dale Ward Three
Bill Fisher Ward Four
303-384-8179 E-mail: lweinberg @cityofgolden.net
720-880-5084 E-mail: jtrout @cityofgolden.net
303-431-9891 E-mail: rreed @cityofgolden.net
303-513-2310 E-mail: phaseman @cityofgolden.net
303-900-2003 E-mail: cbrown @cityofgolden.net
303-916-0810 E-mail: jdale @cityofgolden.net
303-588-3389 E-mail: bfisher @cityofgolden.net
To contact the entire City Council, e-mail citycouncil@cityofgolden.net.
IN T H IS ISS U E
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5 Equity Plan in the Works for Golden 6 Zone In to City's Code Rewrite 6 R edesigning US 6 & Heritage Road 8 G olden Firefighter Awards:
9 Volunteer
Honorable Actions Recognized
Please write to: City of Golden 911 10th St. Golden, CO 80401 or e-mail communications@cityofgolden.net
10 Greener Golden: May 15 11 Get Your Garden In A Box NOW! 11 Town and Gown Book Club Returns 12 S ummer Programs Are Back at the GCC!
13 Restoration of Historic Clocks
Opportunities in Golden
14 Sales Tax Refund Form 15 NEW Barnyard at Foothills 15 Be A Tool is Back! 16 S ummer Job Opportunities in Golden
City of Golden Department Managers
Jason Slowinski City Manager
Carly Lorentz Deputy City Manager
Dan Hartman Public Works
Rick Muriby Monica Mendoza Interim Comm. City Clerk & Econ. Dev.
Rod Tarullo Parks and Recreation
Bill Kilpatrick Police
Alicia Welch Fire Chief
Jeff Hansen Finance
Teresa Reilly Human Resources
Communications
Jiles McCoy Innovation and Technology
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HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items Online Safety Academy
lde Have you ever wondered if your home is secure enough? Go n Are you interested in protecting your family, property, and self? Would learning skills and techniques in Crime Prevention make you feel safer in your home Academy and community? If you answered “yes” to any of PO LIC E • FIR E these questions, join us for the Golden Safety Academy! The mission of the Golden Safety Academy is to help educate and empower the community with information and resources that enhance their personal safety and prevent crime. This is a free class held by the Golden Police Department once a month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month virtually on WebEx. This month the topic is "Animal Safety" and next month will be "Fire Safety". For information on how to register, please visit cityofgolden.net/golden-safety-academy or email CRO@cityofgolden.net
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Mines Museum Open The museum on the Colorado School of Mines campus – the Mines Museum of Earth Science (formerly known as the Geology Museum) – is now open following a nearly yearlong closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reservations are required and COVID-19 safety protocols are in place, including a limit of 10 visitors per floor per hour. Current hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Visit to see one-of-a-kind collections dedicated to the earth sciences and Colorado’s mineral heritage, including a new Colorado meteorite on display. For more information, visit www.mines.edu/museumofearthscience/.
Coffee with Councilors Grab a cup of coffee and join your District One and District Two city councilors online for a virtual chat. These take place on the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. through the Zoom platform. Councilors Casey Brown and JJ Trout will be on hand to listen, answer questions, and exchange ideas. You can find the link to the Zoom meeting at www.cityofgolden.net/Calendar. Look for the listing on the first Saturday of each month.
Report Non-Emergency Crimes Online The City is working to offer as many services as we can online for the convenience of our community. Golden Police have a new online reporting system (www.cityofgolden. net/PoliceReport) that allows you to submit a report immediately. The system is for nonemergencies that occurred within Golden city limits with no known suspects. The crimes an online report might be best for are property damage, lost property, telephone harassment, theft, fraud / identity theft, graffiti, animal complaints, criminal mischief, and code enforcement complaints. If something happened that doesn’t fall within these categories, please call us. If your incident is an emergency, call 911. If it’s not an emergency call 303-384-8045. All cases filed using the reporting system will be reviewed. Upon review, if further investigation of your case is needed, you may be contacted.
For resources to help during the COVID 19 crisis, visit www.HelpGoldenNow.org.
As of this writing, Council meetings are being held virtually instead of in-person. Council calendars, agendas, videos and information are available at www.cityofgolden.net/agendas.
*Meetings on TUESDAY Nights at 6:30 p.m.*
April 6
Regular Business Meeting
April 13
Study Session
April 20
Regular Business Meeting
April 27
Study Session If you want to provide public comments during a council meeting, you will need to register online. The registration information will be available at least a week in advance of each scheduled meeting at www.cityofgolden. net/agendas. If you want to send your comments to the City Council directly, you can email them councilcomments@ cityofgolden.net. April 2021 | 3
MAYOR’S MESSAGE By Mayor
Laura Weinberg
Reflecting on Proclamations
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ne of the unanticipated pleasures of being the mayor of Golden is the opportunity to issue proclamations for the city. Proclamations are a unique function given to the heads of government. Some proclamations issued by the President or the Governor are used for formal declarations such as states of emergencies. I have the privilege to issue ceremonial proclamations. These are used to honor, celebrate, or create awareness of an issue of citywide significance. Proclamations typically recognize a day, a week, or a month. When I became mayor, I knew little about the proclamations process or what proclamations had been issued by past mayors. In my typical fashion, I asked for some research and then began creating a list of past proclamations and ones that I would like for the future. I also reached out to other councilors to ask if there were issues of significance that they would like to raise awareness about or have recognized. City staff is extremely supportive and helps create and coordinate the proclamations that we read at each meeting. Proclamations can be somber, such as last month’s proclamation of the COVID-19 Memorial Day, or uplifting, such as National Read Across America Day. I will be issuing several proclamations in the month of April. One will be National Crime Victims Week remembering crime victims and survivors, acknowledging the agencies and individuals who provide help, and emphasizing the importance of community support for the victims. Both National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and National Public Health week will be proclaimed this month in recognition of the hardworking 911 operators at Jeffcom and our public health professionals. These individuals work under difficult and stressful situations routinely and endured a challenging year of COVID-19 response. April also includes National Volunteer Week and Golden has no shortage of volunteers or organizations that rely on the work of volunteers. Volunteerism is one of our core GV2030 values. We appreciate all volunteers and encourage everyone to find a volunteer opportunity at www.volunteergoldenco.org. We will celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day in April as specific days aligned with our city values and community sustainability goals. Golden has been a Tree City USA community for 31 years and this year’s annual tree sale quickly sold out demonstrating how important a tree canopy is to our Golden community. Proclamations are a symbolic way by which the city can show our values and demonstrate our support. You can view issued proclamations under the Council section of the city website (www.cityofgolden.net/Proclamations). This month, and every month, I hope that you will join me in recognizing and participating in these proclaimed days, weeks, and months in our city.
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Golden Honors the Life of Bill McKee and His Contributions to the City
olden lost a cherished community member in late February when William “Bill” McKee died of complications from leukemia at the age of 68. Bill McKee was a familiar face in town and will be remembered, not just for his long list of service as a volunteer and public servant, but for his warm and friendly manner. Bill was a passionate and enthusiastic advocate for the city. After completing the Leadership Golden program in 1989, he dove right in, giving countless hours of his time and talents. He served eight years on the Planning Commission and two terms on the Golden City Council, from 1996 to 2004. Many important decisions made during his tenure on Council and Planning Commission helped to shape the vibrant downtown that we know and love today. His work with other community leaders is credited with developing amenities such as the Golden Community Center and Fossil Trace Golf Club. He also served as President of the volunteer board that oversaw what is now the Golden History Museum and Park. Up until the time of his death, he remained on the board of Leadership Golden, the organization that lit the spark for his lifelong involvement in his community. Bill's daughter Meredith is raising funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society William Bill McKee. Family photo. in memory of her father at www.mwoy.org, click "Donate" and search for Meredith McKee. We offer our heartfelt condolences to Bill’s wife Suzy and children, Greg and Meredith. And we thank them for sharing so much of Bill’s time and love for the City of Golden with us.
City Hiring Consultant for Creating an Equity Plan
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he City is accepting proposals from consultants to facilitate the development of a citywide equity plan. Such a plan reflects the City’s desire to embed an equity, inclusion, and belonging foundation across city functions, services, programs, policies, and budgetary decisions. The consultant will engage with city leaders, community members, and partner organizations, focusing particularly on listening to, identify action steps, and reflecting the needs of traditionally underrepresented populations. The anticipated outcome is an action plan that will assist City Council and staff in prioritizing and funding racial equity work in Golden. The City has made a commitment to anti-racism work through significant City Council actions including passing resolutions declaring racism a public health
crisis and committing to the hard work of exploring and eradicating racial bias and inequity in our community. City Council created the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) City Council subcommittee (Councilor Trout and Councilor Reed) to help focus on the work and to make recommendations and bring ideas as well as potential actions to City Council for wider discussion. Proposals are due April 2 and they will be posted on Guiding Golden to gather community feedback, with more engagement opportunities when the project is underway. To sign up for updates on this project, visit www.guidinggolden.com/. For more information, contact Deputy City Manager Carly Lorentz clorentz@ cityofgolden.net. April 2021 | 5
Keep Zoning In!
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hank you to all the community members who have been "Zoning In" to our code update project! The city has been working on updating our zoning code and would like community input on the draft code changes. Our second draft of the code is coming soon. If you haven’t zoned in yet, it’s not too late! At the time of this writing, city staff and our consultant team are working on a joint study session between Planning Commission and City Council to review community feedback. This meeting is on Tuesday, March 23 and will have already happened when you read this article. We bet it will be an informative meeting and strongly suggest logging onto www.GuidingGolden.com and watching the recorded version. Next, the consultant team will work with staff on a second draft of the zoning code for community review in late spring. The Planning Division is also working on producing updates to various sections of the municipal code so that all processes can work within the new framework. This includes analyzing things such as the sustainability menu, subdivision regulations, and historic preservation process. These elements may not be included in the second draft of the zoning code but are part of the overall project of updating the code for City Council adoption. We encourage continued community feedback on our Guiding Golden page, this is a long-term project and feedback
is considered on an ongoing basis. Remember, you don’t need to be a code expert to share your thoughts! Feel free to ask questions and share your ideas. The zoning code helps decide how Golden will look in the future and we want you to be part of that. Look for the second draft of the zoning code in the next few months and follow along with us in this update to our code.
Design of 6th and Heritage Underway
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n partnership with Jefferson County and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Golden is working with Muller Engineering for the design of the US 6 and Heritage Rd interchange. Currently, the implementation of the project is unfunded, but completion of the design will make this project “shovel ready” and more likely to generate interest from potential funding partners. The City has held two virtual community meetings so far. The first meeting held in July 2020 focused on the outcomes and priorities the community expects from the project. The top priorities for the project that the community selected
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were reducing congestion and delays for cars and trucks, improving safety and comfort for bicyclists, and improving safety and comfort for pedestrians. The second meeting was held in February and focused on vehicular elements of the interchange and refining the four design options that were built with the feedback that came out of the initial planning phase. The second meeting had 109 people attend virtually and the comment period was open on Guiding Golden until March 10. The design team has used your input to narrow alternatives and are now working on providing the best pedestrian, bike, and
aesthetic options that we can include. Look for another public meeting this spring and plenty of opportunities to provide comments and more feedback. We will then work to have a design review with CDOT by July and final plans ready for construction late this year or the first quarter of next year. After the final design is selected, the work of getting the project funded will begin. Find out which designs will move forward and view a complete list of the feedback received on Guiding Golden: www.guidinggolden.com/us-6-andheritage-interchange-design.
Are You Prepared for Fire Season?
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A FOCUS ON FIRE MITIGATION
his past fall and winter saw exceptionally dry and windy conditions, and fire danger across the entire front range is very high. With the arrival of warmer weather, it’s a great time to focus on some simple yard clean-up that will help mitigate the risk of fire around your own home. The City of Golden is hosting a TREE LIMB DROP OFF on Saturday and Sunday, May 15 and 16 (see box for details) and with a little planning, you can take advantage of this opportunity to get rid of your yard waste and fire fuel. Keeping yards clear of brush and flammable vegetation helps firefighters protect structures when fighting wildfires. Mitigation of debris and yard clutter is helpful during house fires too, as firefighters need clear paths to move ladders and hose lines. Some simple fire mitigation can save valuable time during emergency operations, which can mean the difference between life and death. Follow these tips to reduce fire risk and create defensible space around your home: • Trim trees and bushes that are overhanging roofs or growing into windows, chimneys, or siding. A good rule is to have 10 feet of clearance from chimneys. Trim at least 6 feet above the roof and away from bedroom escape or rescue windows in particular. Trimming along the siding of the home will also reduce fuels below eaves where embers can enter the attic area. • Clean pine needles, leaves and combustible debris from roof valleys and gutters; and from within 5 feet from the base of a home with combustible siding. • Consider keeping plants at least 18 inches from siding, basement windows, combustion air intakes and crawl space vents. • Keep the area underneath wooden or combustible decks clear of leaves, plants, and debris. • Keep firewood or extra lumber away from the side of the home, out from under decks, and away from combustible fences and sheds. Firewood piles should be kept at a safe distance from your neighbor’s yard as well. A good guideline is at least 10 feet away, and piles no more than 6 feet high. • Trim trees up 6 feet or more from the ground anywhere native un-irrigated vegetation and grasses grow. If it is not possible to trim tree limbs up that high, consider keeping the area directly below clear of ground vegetation.
YARD WASTE COLLECTION AND TREE LIMB DROP OFF OPPORTUNITIES Due to continued public health concerns related to COVID19, the City will not be hosting COMMUNITY PRIDE DAYS in 2021. However, there are opportunities to get rid of your yard waste and tree limbs.
Spring Yard Waste Collection April 26 - 30 Attention Pay As You Throw (PAYT) trash and recycling customers. Don’t miss out on the Spring Yard Waste Collection! The collection is scheduled for the week of April 26 - 30 on your regularly scheduled trash collection day. Material must be in reusable containers, compostable bags, or bundled with natural fiber string, yarn or rope. Bundles must be less than 4 ft. long and 2 ft. in diameter. All items must be placed out for collection by 7 a.m. and is limited to a total of three cubic yards. Yard Waste for this collection is limited to grass clippings, pine needles, leaves, weeds, branches, sawdust, ground or chipped wood. Detailed information is posted on the city website at www.cityofgolden.net/YardWaste. For more information https://alpinewaste.com/city-of-golden.
Tree Limb Drop-Off May 15 and 16 • 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Forestry Division will host a Tree Limb Drop-Off event for Golden residents. The drop-off location is just west of Highway 93 off Golden Gate Canyon Road (see map). Note that the following items cannot be accepted at this location as they will damage the tub grinder. • NO grass clippings, NO leaves, NO stumps, NO yard waste, NO pre-treated lumber. Jefferson County also hosts periodic “Slash Collection” days. Check their website for dates and locations. www.jeffco.us/2493/Slash-Collection. Tree Limb Drop-off X
Remember, a fire needs fuel to burn and focusing on a few of these yard clean-up tips will reduce the fire risk to you and your home. Basic fire mitigation can save seconds, minutes and even lives should the unthinkable happen. April 2021 | 7
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Golden Firefighters Honored
very year the Golden Fire Department honors its career and volunteer staff for their many accomplishments performed in the line of duty. Like many other events affected by the COVID-19 public health crisis, the GFD had to be flexible and on March 2nd, the Golden Firefighter Awards were presented by Chief Alicia Welch in a hybrid ceremony – with honorees attending in person and other members and loved ones attending virtually. 2020 presented many challenges to all in the community, and the Golden Fire Department was at the forefront of it all. They responded to many emergency incidents that stretched resources and required personnel to perform dangerous duties above and beyond the call of duty. Given the challenges of the past year, Chief Welch felt it was more important than ever to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of the team. While we honor each and every one of our firefighters who put their lives on the line every day, we celebrate with the 2020 GFD award winners. A complete list of awards can be found at www.cityofgolden.net/GFDawards.
2020 FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR Firefighter Penny Rogers
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he winner of this prestigious award was nominated by her peers for her exceptional duties and commitment to the Golden Fire Department throughout the year. Beyond her emergency responses, training, Emergency Medical Technician classes and work detail activities, Firefighter Rogers is currently the secretary/treasurer of the Golden Fire Department which requires a great amount of time each month.
2020 Jack Harvey Award recipient: Firefighter Kris Nagy. Firefighter Kris Nagy is recognized for his commitment to the profession and the image that GFD presents to the public.
Award of Honor: Mark Staley Staley is recognized for outstanding service, establishing a plan to safely rescue an injured base jumper.
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Award of Valor recipient: Engineer Daniel Glynn. The Award of Valor is one of the most decorated awards presented and has only been awarded once before in 142 years. Glynn is recognized for his heroic act under dangerous conditions during the rescue of a person in Clear Creek last summer.
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Thank You, Golden Volunteers!
art of Golden’s community character is the great generosity and partnerships of residents, nonprofits, and businesses to pitch in and help others. Golden boasts more than 55 nonprofits of all kinds – cultural organizations, service groups, outdoor clubs, schools - with hundreds of volunteers. National Volunteer Week, April 19 - 24 recognizes and celebrates this spirit. There are many benefits of community service including helping others, making friends, learning new skills, and volunteering as a family. Choose to volunteer in person or from home, join a board, or make or gather donations. There are so many ways you can make a difference in your community.
Volunteers at Jefferson County Library.
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It’s easier than ever to match your volunteer interests to volunteer opportunities. Set up a profile on www.volunteergoldenco.org and search by organization, date, or area of interest and find the right place to add your helping hands. Do you volunteer? Is there a special volunteer or organization that is making a difference? Throughout the month of April, take a photo, share it via social media, and use the hashtags #volunteergolden and #goodtobegolden and let’s celebrate their time and talents together. Questions? Email rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net.
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Gift Card Hub Makes Buying Local Easy
olunteering is just one of the many ways you can support local organizations. If volunteering is not your thing, the Golden Chamber of Commerce offers a GIFT CARD HUB, selling gift cards to local businesses, all in one convenient location. Not ready to dine in or shop indoors yet? Buy a gift card and save it for when you feel more comfortable, or use it for a take-out meal. Gift cards make great gifts and are a source of meaningful support to our local businesses. For a list of available gift cards and to purchase online, visit https://goldenchamber. org/golden-gift-card-hub/ and then stop by the Golden Visitor Center during the hours of 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, to pick up your cards. Your support means the world to these businesses! For any questions about the Gift Card Hub, please call the Golden Chamber of Commerce at 303-279-3113.
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Social, Economic & Environmental Issues
Free Water-wise Webinars All Month
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ach spring, Resource Central partners with the City of Golden and other water utilities throughout the Front Range to host a month-long Water-wise Landscape Seminar Series focused on low-water landscaping and other sustainable gardening practices. These online webinars connect residents with local industry professionals who share their tricks of the trade and empower attendees to embark on their very own Do-It-Yourself landscape project. In 2021, Resource Central will host more than 20 unique webinars, including new to Colorado landscaping, low water tree care, create your own low-water landscape, and more! Check out the full seminar schedule to sign up for one (or four!). Visit www.resourcecentral.org/seminars.
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SUSTAINABILITY AWARD WINNERS To see this year’s Golden Sustainability Award Winners, visit www.cityofgolden.net/sustainabilityawards.
Greener Golden Event May 15
olden Sustainability is pleased to offer an expanded Greener Golden event this year, located at the Public Works and Planning Building (1145 10th St). In addition to the annual Garden in a Box pickup event, residents can now take advantage of free compost and vegetable seeds at the same event! Event details can be found at www.cityofgolden.net/sustainability. Residents who preordered Garden In A Box kits can receive them via contactless pickup from 12 – 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 15. If you have not ordered your Garden In A Box yet, be sure to check out www.resourcecentral.org/gardens to find the perfect garden today! Gardens are on sale for a limited time and supplies may be limited. Golden residents may also be eligible for a $25 discount.
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Check out local Earth Day activities and events at www.cityofgolden.net/ whats-new.
TAPPING INTO LOCAL SOLUTIONS FOR SOLAR
or several years, Golden has actively pursued options for constructing community solar “gardens” to allow wider access to solar energy for Golden residents and businesses. After considering more than 25 potential sites, research has narrowed in on three sites around Golden. With the help of professional consultants and Colorado School of Mines students, conceptual designs for all three sites are now available for review on the City's website (www.cityofgolden. net/communitysolar). Also, a new solar feasibility study for the installation of solar PV systems for the CSM campus kicked off earlier this year. Students are working with Goldenbased McKinstry through the Mines capstone program to understand the overall costs, benefits and the potential PV capacity for the campus. CSM seniors use tools like CAD and Helioscope modeling to help create real-world case studies using actual project data. Check out these solar projects and more about how your household can invest in solar.
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SPOTLIGHT ON SUSTAINABILITY:
DANIEL HOOD
As warmer weather drives an increase in the recreational use of Clear Creek and the Clear Creek trail, City staff and rangers will typically see an increase in discarded trash along the popular corridor. Golden resident and CUBoulder student Daniel Hood decided to combat this head-on by making a New Year’s resolution to pick up litter whenever he encountered it. After picking up more than 100 lbs. worth of trash in 2020, Daniel has one message for his fellow residents, “Please join us in protecting and respecting our community and our planet. Your actions will motivate new healthy habits for you and your community members.”
Looking Forward to Spring By Councilor
Rob Reed
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y wife and I are fortunate. We have jobs that allow us to work remotely. We took advantage of this by spending some time in Arizona this February. There w a s a beautiful tree in front of our rental called a Ficus. Above ground it was leafy and green. However, our landlord told us that the roots could grow hundreds of feet to find water sources, which meant the roots could cause damage to the neighbors’ foundations. The Ficus tree got me thinking about the long winter we have all been through. I am not referring to the winter season. Instead, I refer to the COVID-19 winter. For the last year we spent a lot of time cooped up in our homes looking for things to do. Many of us became isolated from personal contact with our friends and neighbors. Like roots looking for water, we spent time browsing social media and going down internet rabbit holes looking for information about politics
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and science. Because we lacked inperson contact, the conclusions we reached from the internet sources was not subject to challenge by those who might disagree. My sense is that the unchallenged conclusions has led to increasing polarization in our community and our county, damaging the foundations of our civil society. As the days grow longer and the vaccination rollouts have begun, I am looking forward to an epic spring. As the season turns, our lives will return to normal. We will be able have conversations with friends, neighbors, and strangers. We can re-learn the fact that people we disagree with are not another tribe. Instead, for the most part, they are thoughtful people with whom we have much in common and who deserve to be heard and respected. This meaningful exchange of ideas will breathe new life into our society the way spring brings new life to the trees.
Town and Gown Book Club
he Golden Town and Gown Book Club (TGBC) returns in April with an examination of the current state of crucial water sources. On Thursday, April 8, the TGBC will host a virtual discussion of When Rivers Run Dry, by Fred Pearce. Mr. Pearce is an entertaining, British writer, with an international perspective, and his book weaves together scientific, economic and historic aspects of the world water crisis. The topic of water supply is thought by some to rival climate change in importance to our country. The discussion will be led by Mines Professor of Hydrology Kamini Singha, who was the 2019 Mines Faculty Senate Distinguished Lecturer on the topic of water supply. Bill McKee, who worked for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Water Quality Control Division, was scheduled to lead this discussion. Due to his untimely passing (see page 5), Dr. Singha kindly agreed to step in. The meeting will include an initial encomium given by City Councilor Jim Dale. For more information on how to join the book discussion, email gevans@ mines.edu to receive the zoom link for the meeting. April 2021 | 11
Golden Community Center activities calendar We are COVID-conscious and caring! For more information about our COVID procedures, please visit https://rec.cityofgolden.net.
For more information and to register now, visit https://rec.cityofgolden.net.
DAY CAMPS School Age Summer Camp Swimming, exploring, games and FUN all summer long! For ages 5 - 12 years. New this year – Snapology STEM programs for 9 - 12 year-olds. Registration available ADULT ATHLETICS now for June 1 – August 13 camp days that run from 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Visit rec.cityofgolden.net and click on “Day uses a variety of fun games to delight Camps”. Preschool camp for 3 - 5 yearand engage kids in physical and mental olds also available! learning through sports. Baseball classes starting April 8.
DANCE
2021 Summer Dance Art Why be moody when you can shake your booty! Register now for SUMMER! June 22 – July 22. Spring * Summer * Fall * Ages 3 - 18 years old. FIND YOUR FUN!
*Check out our NEW DANCE CAMP* - Princess Dance Glamp Come join the fun in learning more about Ballet, Hip/Hop, Contemporary, Tumbling, poms and lots of FUN! Finale is last day dress up day! 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. August 10 – 12.
TYKES Skyhawks SuperTots SuperTots engages kids, ages 2-5, in physical activity in a non-competitive environment that is fun and safe above all else. This child development program
Medic Pediatric CPR/First Aid
Choose the pediatric emergency care program specifically designed for childcare providers. A great opportunity for young babysitters and parent to JumpBunch® renew or learn the basics. This one day JumpBunch® provides children class will be held on Saturday, May 8. experiences and opportunities so they can begin to create the foundations of ADULT ATHLETICS their identity, determining how they want to show up in the world. Our trained Summer Adult Athletics Leagues coaches provide support and positive Leagues are forming now for a reinforcement so children can achieve complete lineup of summer activities. success while challenging their bodies Softball, Ultimate Frisbee, Cornhole and exploring their abilities. Upcoming and more! See rec.cityofgolden.net for classes include a Parent-Tot Intro to more information or contact Beau at Sports for 1.5 - 3 year olds and Sports 303-384-8194. Exploration for Pre-K to 2nd Grade. Adult and Youth Tennis Lessons Register now at rec.cityofgolden.net. The adult and youth tennis lessons are recreational and instructive to cover ADULT/YOUTH SPECIALTY the basics and fundamentals of tennis. Babysitting Course All tennis lessons are held at the Lions This course is designed for the pre-teen Parks Tennis Courts. Afternoon classes and helps them to prepare for those first are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for each session. babysitting opportunities.
For more information and to register, visit https://rec.cityofgolden.net. 12 | April 2021
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They Take a Licking and Keep on Ticking, but Still Need a Little TLC
uch of our work at Golden History Museum & Park (GHM&P) occurs behind the scenes. Honoring our commitment to the care and preservation of thousands of artifacts entrusted to us, the museum actively completes at least one major conservation project annually. Past projects include the 1878 Jefferson County jail register, 1876 Koenig 38-star American flag, 1959 Golden Centennial banner, and 1859 Clarke map. Last year we identified two unique and historic clocks for cleaning and repair: GHM&P Curator Mark Dodge working on the one from the late Woods Mortuary historic clock with Mike Korn of The Clock Fixer. which closed in 2017, and another which be checked and polished where originally hung in Tierney Jewelry (and needed. The pivot holes will be later Plummer’s Jewelry) of Golden. checked for wear and rebuilt GHM&P applied for and was awarded a where needed. After repair, the conservation grant from the Greenwood clock will be ultrasonically cleaned Fund of the Denver Foundation to in hi-grade cleaning solution. Then support this crucial work. it will be assembled, oiled, and We seek out the best and most tested. This process will need to qualified experts for conservation work. be done at my shop. I will need to Before committing to any conservation, remove the movement, pendulum, a thorough treatment proposal is and three weights. required which outlines the scope of work Work is finished on the 1973 to be completed. For this delicate work we decided to work with Mike Korn of The grandfather clock that once kept the Clock Fixer. Mike had this to say about our time in the lobby at Woods Mortuary. Get a good look at the dismantling Woods Mortuary grandfather clock. process from the short video on our blog Detail of Ridgeway by Gravely grandfather clock a German "Urgos" movement from Woods Even though it is still ticking, I (GoldenHistory.org/blog) and see some with Mortuary. Justin LeVett Photography. believe the movement will need of the detailed inner workings in a photo to be cleaned and checked for gallery at the bottom of the page. See UP NEXT: the c. 1880s Seth Thomas general wear. The clock is over it in person at the museum Thursday- calendar clock from Tierney’s. 40 years old and will show some Saturday where it is on display for the Mark Dodge, Golden History Museum normal wear & tear. While the remainder of the year. & Park Curator unit is apart, the wheel pivots will Golden History Museum & Park • 923 10th St. • 303-278-3557 Check GoldenHistory.org for hours of operation, calendar of programs, and special event details. April 2021 | 13
2021 Claim Form for 2020 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 2020 and cannot be claimed as a dependent on any other person’s tax return. The refund amount for 2020 is $50. This will be adjusted for partial year residency in Golden and partial year at age 65. Please email salestax@cityofgolden.net or call 303-384-8024 with questions.
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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
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New Barnyard for Foothills Animal Shelter
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ith the help of the Civic Foundation, the Foothills Animal Shelter is raising money for a barnyard. As an open-admissions shelter, Foothills sees many different types of animals - mostly dogs and cats. But of the 600 unusual pets that entered their shelter last year, over 100 of them were barnyard animals. We’re talking chickens, roosters, goats, pigs and more. However, they are not currently set up to provide sufficient habitats for these types of animals. Foothills is incredibly proud to announce that their partner The Golden Civic Foundation has offered to match all donations up to $7,500 to make the barnyard dream come to life. Not only will this new adoption center provide better environments for these special homeless animals during their shelter stay, but Foothills also dreams of a space where the community can tour and learn more about how to care for these types of pets. Please, E-I-E-I-Open your hearts and make the barnyard dream a reality by giving a donation today! Visit https:// foothillsanimalshelter.org/event/barnyard-fundraisingcampaign/.
Be A Tool in 2021
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eighborhood Rehab Project is back with its annual Be A Tool day! This year, we’re spreading out our effort across four Days of Service to better support our amazing volunteers and homeowners as they navigate the uncertainties of the pandemic. Safety is our number one concern, so we’re limiting group sizes and focusing on outdoor projects. The first Day of Service will take place in April with several student groups volunteering in the Golden community to clear yards, paint, replace doors and many other projects that allow residents to remain safely in their homes. Join us as a volunteer on one of the later dates this year: June 19, September 11 and October 16! All are welcome – you don’t need to be a skilled carpenter, plumber or electrician (although we’ll take those too). As always, if you or a neighbor is in need of help with a home project that will keep them safe, dry and warm, please visit our website (www.beatool.org) to submit a request or feel free to reach out to info@beatool.org with any questions. April 2021 | 15
PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID GOLDEN, CO PERMIT #26
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We’re Hiring cityofgolden.net/jobs/ The City of Golden is accepting applications for seasonal and part-time positions at the Golden Community Center, the Splash Aquatic Park, Fossil Trace Golf Club, and the Parks department. • Lifeguards • Day Camp Leader • Day Camp Coordinator • Athletic Field Maintenance • Parks, Forestry, Cemetery Maintenance • Golf Maintenance • Pro-Shop Guest Services at Fossil Trace • Cashiers and Food & Beverage workers at The Splash