Golden Informer - January & February 2020

GoldenInformer JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020

The Future Starts Now

Opportunities To Serve Your Community

2020 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

303-241-9823 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

Vacant Ward Four

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

IN T H IS ISS U E

The Golden Informer 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.

Please write to: City of Golden 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401 Attn: Karlyn Tilley Call 303-384-8132 or e-mail ktilley@cityofgolden.net.

Cover: Photo Courtesy of Melissa Crocker.

3 Serve Your Community 3 Recycle, Reuse, Replant 5 Message from the City Manager 5 Council Seat Open 8 New Tobacco Ordinance 8 T he Latest on Guiding Golden 9 New Crosswalk Manual 12 From Drab to Fab 12 Flavors of Golden 13 Nominate Sustainability Superstars 15 Mental Health Workshop

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18 Symphony Back in Golden 18 Poetic Cowboys 19 Golden Restaurant Week 19 UllrGrass Festival

City of Golden Department Managers

Jason Slowinski City Manager

Carly Lorentz Deputy City Manager

Dan Hartman Public Works

Steve Glueck Comm. & Econ.

Development

Monica Mendoza City Clerk

Rod Tarullo Parks and Recreation

Bill Kilpatrick Police

Alicia Welch Fire Chief

Jeff Hansen Finance

Teresa Reilly Human Resources

Karlyn Tilley Communications

Jiles McCoy Innovation and Technology

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HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items Serve Your Community in 2020 Golden City Council is recruiting applicants to fill expiring appointments to: Community Sustainability Advisory Board; Downtown Development Authority; Golden Urban Renewal Authority; Historic Preservation Board; Mobility and Transportation Board; Planning Commission and one appointment to the Investment Advisory Committee.

To find out more about the board and commission application process, visit www.cityofgolden.net/government/boards-commissions/. The application is on the main Boards and Commissions page.

If you are interested in applying, you will need to complete and submit the application form online. You may be considered for up to three different boards on one application; be sure to rank your preference on the application.

The deadline is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11. Be sure to SAVE THE DATE for interviews which are scheduled to be held by City Council in the evening on Thursday, April 2.

If you have questions contact the City Clerk's Office at 303-384-8014, 303-384-8015 or clerks@cityofgolden.net.

elow is Golden City Council's monthly calendar. Meetings are held on Thursdays and begin at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 911 10th St., unless otherwise noted.

Recycle Your Tree

Jan. 9

Turn your holiday tree into mulch! Drop off your trees through Jan. 26 at the former Golden Recycle site, just west of Hwy 93 and north of Golden Gate Canyon Road. Please leave trees at the south end of the site; there will be a sign there for tree recycling.

Trees must be stripped of all ornaments, hardware, strings of lights and tinsel. The trees will be turned into mulch, which will eventually be available for free at the public pickup site on 11th Street, just west of the Clear Creek History Park. For further details, contact the City of Golden Forestry office at 303-384-8141.

Coming Soon: Annual City Tree Sale Want to spruce up your yard? Check out the City of Golden’s annual tree sale. The sale runs from March 1 through April 15 or until we run out of trees. Sponsored by the Golden Parks and Recreation Department, this is your opportunity to get trees that are known to adapt and thrive in our area. All trees come in 7-gallon pots and are $65 plus tax.

This year there are 11 varieties available.

Quantities are limited and customers may order no more than three trees. Purchase yours at the Golden Community Center starting March 1 until April 15, or when supplies run out. Purchased trees will be distributed at the Golden Cemetery, 755 Ulysses Street, on April 18.

Proof of residency is required. For details visit www.cityofgolden.net/TreeSale. Questions?

Call the Forestry Office at 303-384-8141 or Stacy Turner at 303-384-8191.

City Holiday Hours The City of Golden’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. The administrative offices will also be closed on Monday, Feb. 17 in observance of Presidents' Day.

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Regular business meeting

Jan. 16 Study session

Jan. 23 Regular business meeting

Feb. 13 Regular business meeting

Feb. 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

Laura Weinberg

New Year, New Opportunities

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appy New Year! Rather than setting new year resolutions, which don’t typically endure, for a number of years I have set personal goals to learn or try something new. Well, this is a particularly exciting new year for me as I embark on a term as

Golden’s mayor. It is an exciting time for all of us as we enter a new decade, the 2020’s. Perhaps this decade will be a repeat of the last roaring 20’s or maybe this will be a decade focused outwardly on global problems and solutions. Whatever the decade will bring, it is an incredible time to be in Golden.

We are seeing Golden's efforts for the past few decades pay dividends with the beautiful city we have today and the numbers of restaurants, stores, and cultural amenities that few towns of 20,000 people can claim their own. We have strong neighborhoods, thriving businesses, a world-class university, and excellent municipal services. As we begin this new decade in a strong position, we should collectively dream big and set ambitious goals for our city’s future.

When you envision what Golden will be like in 2040 or beyond, how would you describe it? We know that cities, like people, can change a lot in a decade or two. Does your description speak to an effort to not have any changes? Do you describe our city in terms of what the buildings look like, what amenities are here, or what the people are like in the future? How you envision the future can tell you a lot about your views and priorities today. My Golden of 2040 focuses on the people and the community.

It still has an excellent quality of services, amenities for varied interests, welcoming neighborhoods, and people who wave to each other walking around town and on the trails. It also has a diverse mix of housing and opportunities so my husband and I can retire here, and our children can live, work and raise their families here.

Keeping my focus on the Golden that future generations will inhabit means making lasting decisions for the good of the entire city. I always enjoy hearing the story of how it was a margin of only 11 votes that allowed for the building of the Golden Community Center and so many of the other amenities that we take for granted today. Those voters three decades ago dreamed big. I feel confident in our civil discourse and know that our differences are what make us strong; however, we can’t let those differences become barriers. We need to come together for creative problem-solving and collaboration on the issues. There needs to be an equitable process that we can trust, so even if we disagree with the decision or are on the losing side of an 11-vote margin, we can all feel great about our city.

I am honored to be Golden’s next mayor and excited to be working on new ways for Council to work more productively, new opportunities to connect with residents and businesses, and new ideas for addressing the large and small issues in front of us today. I welcome your comments, your feedback, and your help as we embark on a new decade and a brilliant future for Golden.

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Message from the City Manager: Our Collective Spirit

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n cities across America, people regularly come together to address various opportunities and challenges.

In Golden, our community has been doing so for nearly 150 years. For example, about 100 years ago, Golden City Council and residents were concerned about fare increases on the rail line between Golden and Denver and, specifically, the impact an increase might have on the City’s modernization and development efforts. Thirty years ago, the community reviewed the merits of proposed streetscape improvements on Washington Avenue. Most recently, Golden residents assembled to share their concerns regarding the use of vaping and tobacco products by some of our youngest residents.

Many might view these and other pivotal moments as contentious or divisive, as the dialogue around such important issues can often be a bit cantankerous. It is relatively easy for such dialogue to quickly become rooted in distrust and fall into attacking the

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motives of people rather than assessing the merits of positions.

As I reflect on the activities of the past year in Golden and think about the ones that lie ahead, I am reminded that the true strength of Golden resides in its spirit—the collective spirit we all share in wanting the best for our community. In Golden, it is reflected in our willingness to roll up our sleeves and jump feetfirst into issues that hold the potential to find neighbors on opposite sides. We are resolved to overcome such issues knowing that at the end of the day, regardless of the outcome, we’ll still be

neighbors who treat one another with dignity and respect.

Some cities find that avoidance is a winning strategy when dealing with difficult issues. That is not the case here. Our victory is in the community strength derived from having difficult conversations in order to move Golden forward. By doing so, we learn from each other, we refine our understandings about our community and one another, we further establish the community values that bind us all together, and lastly, we continue to enhance our defining community spirit.

It is a privilege to serve you and our City. The spirit of Golden continues to serve as a source of great strength and motivation for me and I hope that it does for you as well. I look forward to working collaboratively with all of you on the opportunities and challenges that will face our City in the year ahead.

SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN WARD 4 ON APRIL 28

n the November 2019 election, Golden voters elected thenWard 4 Councilor Laura Weinberg to serve as the new mayor. As a result, Golden will hold a Special Election to fill the vacancy on April 28.

If you are interested in serving as the Ward 4 representative on City Council, you must be a resident of Golden living in Ward 4 and meet the following qualifications: be a registered voter of the city; a citizen of the United States for at least five years; and a resident within the city for at least one year immediately preceding the election.

Voter registration status may be checked online at govotecolorado.com or by contacting the Jefferson County Elections Office at 303-271-8111.

A map of Council Wards and Districts is available online at www.cityofgolden.net/media/WardsDistricts.pdf to deter-

mine whether you reside in Ward 4.

Each candidate must circulate and submit a nomination petition to the City Clerk’s Office. The petition must be signed by at least 25 registered voters who reside within Ward 4. Candidates are encouraged to obtain more than the required 25 signatures.

Nomination petitions will be available in the City Clerk’s Office starting on Jan. 28, 2020; this is the first day interested individuals may pick up and begin circulating nomination petitions. The last day to return and file nomination petitions with the City Clerk’s office is Feb. 18 by 5 p.m. The City Clerk will validate petition signatures and then declare the official candidates in the Special Election.

Contact the City Clerk's office with questions, clerks@ cityofgolden.net or 303-384-8014.

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Heart of Golden 2020

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his year brings with it one of the biggest and most exciting projects in Golden history! As a community, we have the opportunity to create the next phase of the Clear Creek Corridor and collectively set in motion a plan that will shape the Heart of Golden for generations to come.

In 2019, the City of Golden purchased 7.27 acres of land east of Ford Street along the Clear Creek Corridor adding to the approximately 50 acres of public land all the way west to where US 6 crosses Clear Creek. This enhanced corridor in the center of Golden provides the community the chance to address several longstanding community goals: • Enhancing civic and cultural community activities • Realizing the potential of the creek corridor • Consolidating and improving municipal facilities and service delivery This process will give you a variety of ways and opportunities to share your ideas, thoughts, and opinions on the future of the Clear Creek Corridor. There will be many stages of this project, each with engagement opportunities over the next few months.

Back in mid-December, the City of Golden kicked off its public engagement process for the Heart of Golden 2020 project. More than 70 people came to see the building that currently stands at 311 10th St. (part of the City’s acquisition) and then tour the full parcel of additional land available to us for redevelopment.

There was a feasibility study (available on Guiding Golden) done on the building that concluded it would be very costly to remodel. As a result, City Council decided that it is best to use this process to create a vision without the existing building.

Many people left comments and thoughts on maps of the area, and many others are providing feedback on our engagement website, www.GuidingGolden.com.

There are multiple opportunities ahead for you to get involved too! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to help change the future of the corridor, located right in the heart of our beautiful city.

The timeline at the bottom of the page has the set dates and times for upcoming feedback workshops.

The Heart of Golden 2020 project is currently underway with visioning; then we will move into refining the vision and discussions of possible funding sources. That will lead us as a community to narrow the scope of the project down to a single option and again, we will ask for your feedback. If you cannot make any of the in-person workshops, don’t worry. You can give us your ideas and thoughts on www.GuidingGolden.com and they will all be taken into consideration equal to feedback at meetings. Additionally, there will be other types of engagement opportunities throughout the next few months. Watch the Guiding Golden website for the very latest project updates, engagement opportunities, idea boards, and much more.

FE EDBACK WO RKSH OP S

6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers, 911 10th St.

Jan. 29 & Feb. 12

March 11 & April 8

May 13 & June 10

July 8 & Aug. 12

What is your vision for the corridor?

What is your preferred option and why?

How should the project be paid for?

What do you think about the final choice?

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The Heart of Golden 2020 project will be our generation’s legacy for many years to come.

Whether you live, work or play in Golden, the future of the corridor will change your Golden experience.

No decisions have yet been made, which is what makes this process so exciting. It is important for you to have your say!

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Tougher Tobacco Laws in Golden

eginning on March 1, the lawful age to purchase or consume any tobacco and vape products in the City of Golden will be 21 years old. At their meeting on Dec. 12, City Council voted to raise the age from 18 to 21 to make access to the products more difficult for youth. Ordinance 2118 also establishes a licensing program for all tobacco retailers.

Golden currently licenses non-cigarette tobacco retailers so this new license will include all tobacco retailers.

Council listened to several hours of public testimony at their December meeting before making their final decision.

They also hosted their first-ever virtual town hall with a

group of students from Golden High School earlier in the day to get their feedback on the proposed ordinance.

Also under consideration was a ban on flavored nicotine and tobacco products. However, after much discussion, they decided not to ban flavors at this time. Details on Ordinance 2118 can be found in the archived project section of www.GuidingGolden.com.

The ordinance goes into effect on March 1, 2020.

Here is a look at how your active participation is helping to shape the future of Golden.

Visit these pages to access documents and learn more about these projects.

HEART OF GOLDEN 2020 Check out pages 6 and 7 of this Informer edition for details on this exciting new project! Find more information and the latest updates on Guiding Golden.

of a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) contract. Once there is approval from CDOT, the City will bring these to the market and select an engineering team and contractor to design the project.

OTHER PROJECTS SEEKING YOUR INPUT Watch on Guiding Golden as we gear up for community ON GUIDING GOLDEN: US 6 & HERITAGE ROAD

engagement on the project to design a new intersection at US 6 and Heritage Road. One of the first items will be to meet with the community to get your hopes and expectations for the project. The team will then develop alternatives that take your feedback and ideas into consideration. We will then have a series of community meetings to find the preferred alternative and refine the design to best meet the community needs. This process will extend through the spring and into the summer. We look forward to working with the community on this design. Keep in mind, construction of this project will cost close to $30 million and is not yet funded.

As of now, the City completed the IGA (Intergovernmental Agreement) with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and submitted proposals to CDOT to select a design engineering firm for the project.

Also submitted was a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for contractors to provide preconstruction services as part

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Transportation Master Plan – Scheduled for Council action in January or at the latest February. The Planning Commission reviewed the plan for adoption on Dec. 18.

The West Downtown Neighborhood Plan - Will be scheduled for Council action in either late February or early March.

Zoning Code Audit and Rewrite – Gathering community feedback through the end of January. The consultant team will work through the spring to complete the Zoning Code Audit Report.

DeLong Park Planning - Architects will present a draft DeLong Park plan to the Parks, Recreation & Museums Adivsory Board during the Jan. 21 meeting in City Hall.

Residents are invited to attend and provide public comment during the meeting. Additional opportunities will be made available after the meeting on Guiding Golden.

A Focus on Street Safety DRIVING SAFETY TIPS (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) • Look out for pedestrians everywhere, at all times. Safety is a shared responsibility.

• Use extra caution when driving in hard-to-see conditions.

• Slow down and be prepared to stop when turning or otherwise entering a crosswalk.

• Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and stop well back from the crosswalk.

• Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. There may be people crossing that you can’t see.

• Follow the speed limit.

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t is no secret that connectivity, walkability and safety are important values to our Golden community. Whether you’re a concerned resident, a parent, or a caregiver, an important element of these values is having the ability to cross the street safely.

Over the past year, the Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board (MTAB) developed a Crosswalk Manual to update and to enhance the City’s approach to pedestrian safety. The Board reviewed current best practices from other cities along with relevant national and state guidelines to develop the manual.

It contains guidance to the community and City staff as to when and where crosswalks are warranted, as well as what type of crosswalks are appropriate. The Crosswalk Manual is on the City website at https://www.cityofgolden.net/media/ CrosswalkManual.pdf and the governing statute is CO Rev Stat § 42-4-802 (2016).

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY TIPS (Colorado Department of Transportation) • Before crossing, stop at the curb, edge of the road or corner before proceeding.

• Look left-right-left and over your shoulder for turning vehicles. If it's clear, begin crossing.

• Never suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety without checking for moving cars first.

• Make eye contact with drivers to ensure they see you as you cross.

• Continue to check for traffic while crossing.

• At intersections with traffic lights and pedestrian signals, it's important to follow the signals.

• If there is a marked crosswalk nearby, use it rather than crossing at an unmarked location.

Remember that safety is everyone’s responsibility and that a smile and a wave go a long way!

Winter Safety Reminders

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he Golden Fire Department has these important reminders to help keep you and your familiy safe this winter season.

Candles: In your home, any open flame is dangerous. If possible, use battery-operated candles. If you use candles in your home, put candles in sturdy holders and place them at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn. Make sure they cannot be reached by children or pets and blow out all candles if you leave the room, get sleepy, or go to bed. Children under four years old are at higher risk of home fire injury and death than older children. Make sure your kids cannot reach candles or any items that can start a fire (matches, lighters, cigarettes, etc.).

Heating is the second leading cause of home fires. Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from fireplaces, wood stoves, portable heaters, and radiators.

When you leave a room or go to bed, turn heaters off or unplug them. Have your furnace, chimney, and chimney connector inspected by a professional each winter.

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

Through Feb. 16 Holiday Lights Golden will be brighter than ever this year. Thousands of sparkling lights will illuminate Washington Avenue, Clear Creek, Parfet Park, and Golden History Park for a festive place to make new memories. Plan a special night to walk along the creek and make it your most wonderful time of the year. Enjoy the lights nightly at dusk (5 p.m.).

Jan. 4 Coffee with Councilors Chat with your District councilors at 3 p.m. at CafĂŠ 13, 1301 Arapahoe St. For details contact Councilor Casey Brown at 303-900-2003, cbrown@cityofgolden.net. or Councilor JJ Trout at 720-880-5084, jtrout@cityofgolden.net.

Jan. 29 & Feb. 12 City Council Chambers 911 10th St.

Jan. 9 Council Swearing-In The Golden City Clerk will swear in three people to Council positions. Laura Weinberg will be sworn in as Mayor, JJ Trout will be sworn in as District One Councilor, and Casey Brown will continue a second term as District Two Councilor.

Join us to thank the outgoing members of Council and welcome the new.

6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 911 10th St.

Jan. 16 to 20 Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering A festival of Western music, poetry and storytelling. American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St. More details on p. 18. For tickets and details call 720-213-6446 or visit www.ColoradoCowboyPoetry.com.

Jan. 16 - 20 American Mountaineering Center

Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Day City of Golden administrative offices will be closed.

Jan. 24 to 26 UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival The three-day festival takes place in Parfet Park. Festival-goers dress in Viking regalia to celebrate the Norse God of Winter, bluegrass music and craft beer.

More details on p. 19 and at www.UllrGrass.com.

Jan. 24 to March 1 Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune This play that is as raw as it is romantic, as visceral as it is vibrant, and as funny as it is breathtaking. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. For tickets and show times call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

Jan. 24 - 26 Parfet Park

Jan. 25 Chinese New Year Year of the Rat

Jan. 29 and Feb. 12 Heart of Golden Visioning Workshops Give us your ideas and feedback for this once-in-a-lifetime legacy project in the heart of Golden’s creek corridor. This visioning workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 911 10th St. More details on pages 6 & 7 and at www.GuidingGolden.com.

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Feb. 20 - 23 American Mountaineering Center

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January/February 2020 Jan. 31 to Feb. 9 Golden Restaurant Week Visit any participating restaurants, breweries, or distilleries during this annual 10-day event to get a special deal. More details on p. 19 or at www.VisitGolden.com.

Feb. 1 Coffee with Councilors Chat with your District councilors at 10 a.m., location TBD. We would like to experiment with locations and format. If you would like to host, or have ideas to improve engagement, contact Councilor JJ Trout at 720-880-5084, jtrout@cityofgolden.net or Councilor Casey Brown at 303-900-2003, cbrown@cityofgolden.net.

Feb. 2 Groundhog Day

FREE

Sales and Use Tax Workshop The City of Golden is hosting a FREE workshop taught by our professional staff of auditors. Geared toward individuals who want to learn sales and use tax concepts on an in-depth level.

March 4, 2020............. 8:30 to 10 a.m.

The workshop will be held in the Golden City Hall Conference Room, City Hall, 911 10th St.

Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day Feb. 16 JSO Winter Concert Back in Golden! 3 p.m. at the Green Center on the Colorado School of Mines campus, 924 16th St. For tickets and details call 303-278-4237 or visit www.jeffsymphony.org.

Feb. 17 Presidents’ Day

Although this workshop is free, space is limited.

Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation.

Building Use Tax workshops are available upon request.

City of Golden’s administrative offices will be closed.

Feb. 20 to 23 Colorado Environmental Film Festival An exciting, inspiring, and energizing three-day event that includes world-class environmental films. American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St. More details on p. 13. For tickets call 303-885-4596 or visit www.ceff.net.

Tell them you read about them in the Golden Informer!

Feb. 27 Shelton Elementary Fundraiser

Shelton is celebrating 25 years! You’re invited to celebrate and raise money for programs at the school that focus on math, reading, critical thinking, and language development. Event is from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave. For tickets and more information, visit www.sheltonptsa.org/silent-auction.

COMING IN MARCH

Respond your way to the 2020 Census.

By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. You will have three options for responding. All of them are easy!

Online

By Phone

By Mail

The 2020 Census marks the first time you can respond online—even on your mobile device.

The online form is available in many different languages. Visit 2020CENSUS.GOV for more information about responding online. information, visit:

2020CENSUS.GOV D-HP-GP-EN-417

For more up to date information or other things to do in Golden, visit VisitGolden.com.

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 printed in (i.e., Jan. 1 for the February issue). Call 303-384-8132 with questions or for more information.

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Looking for Remarkable Women

now a Golden/Jefferson County woman who deserves recognition for her volunteer efforts, or an innovative woman who is a role model for others? Nominate them for the “Unsung Heroine” award or the “Shattered Glass” award as part of the 5th annual JeffCo International Women’s Day celebration. This is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic, or political divisions.

The JeffCo International Women’s Day celebration will take place on March 6. If you want to nominate a remarkable woman (or women), make sure your applications are turned in no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The nomination form is at https://www.ixpowerfoundation.org/ women-s-day/2020-awards/.

FLAVORS OF GOLDEN

From Drab to Fab

Celebrating Mines and Our Home Town Sunday, Jan. 26 • 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Mines Student Ballroom, 1200 16th St.

Seven unsightly boxes that control traffic signals around town will soon become impressive works of art. Foothills Art Center (FAC) and the City of Golden Public Art Commission (PAC) commissioned seven artists to install artwork on the large grey metal boxes in Downtown Golden. Each of the seven signal boxes will feature a unique design from one of the following chosen artists: Andi Burnum, Ellen Nelson, Evan Colbert, Lauren Gombas, Patrick Milbery, Thomas Sarmo, and Victoria Eubanks.

“We are very excited about this opportunity to highlight the talent of our local artists in these high traffic and high visibility locations,” said Eriq Hochuli, Curator for FAC. “The signal boxes typically go unnoticed by passersby and in some cases they can be quite unsightly. Rather than taking measures to camouflage them further, we would like to re-purpose them as a showcase for artistic excellence.”

The selected artwork will be digitally transferred to vinyl overlays and professionally wrapped around the traffic signal box. The vinyl wraps are resistant to spray paint, markers, damage from adhesives, and can last up to five years. Look for the new installations early this year and share photos of your favorite pieces on social media using #GoldenPAC. For more information, visit www.cityofgolden.net/pac or foothillsartcenter.org.

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oin a fun, interactive lunch with Colorado School of Mines students, faculty and leadership, and other community members to celebrate how Mines and Golden support each other and to identify ways we can strengthen our partnership. This event will feature short remarks by student organizations, community members, Mines and City of Golden leadership, followed by an informal discussion with students and faculty/staff over a shared lunch.

Golden United is organizing this event to help build a deeper community relationship with Mines and to be the start of further collaboration on addressing shared challenges we face in tackling such issues as growth, parking, housing, preserving the town’s character, and other topics. Mines will provide main courses and drinks, and community members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. This event will be held in the Ben H. Parker Student Center Ballroom, 1200 16th St. with parking available in the lot between the intramural fields on the west side of Elm Street.

Register at www.GoldenUnited.org or https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/flavors-of-goldencelebrating-mines-and-our-home-towntickets-83368721089 for this free event and the opportunity to meet and talk to Mines students, faculty and leadership along with fellow community members.

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Sample Signal Box Art from the City of Colorado Springs

Social, Economic & Environmental Issues

Now Accepting Golden Sustainability Award Nominations

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o you know someone, or possibly a business in our community that strives to create a greener Golden? Now is your chance to recognize these individuals by nominating them for a Golden Sustainability Award. The City of Golden’s Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) is looking for nominations for the following categories: Student • Individual • Business • Community Group Nominations are open through March 20 and applications can be found at www.cityofgolden.net/SustainabilityAwards. City Council will present the awards in celebration of Earth Day in April.

CSAB member Whitney Painter, Councilor Saoirse Charis-Graves and CSAB Member Jordan Beezley presenting an award to Erin Howe.

FEB. 20 -23 American Mountaineering Center 710 10th St. If you have never been to the Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF), mark your calendar for February 20 to 23.

Back for its 14th year, CEFF will present a timely and inspiring program of thoughtprovoking films that raise awareness of a wide variety of interconnected ecological, social and economic themes. Nearly 50 films by local, international and young filmmakers will screen in two theaters. For many of the screenings, filmmakers will be present to engage with the audience in Q&A sessions. All events will take place at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St. Want to attend for free? Volunteers are always needed and can earn free film screening tickets by working festival shifts. Sign up at www.ceff.net/volunteer.

You can find a full schedule of events and showings, film descriptions, as well as purchase tickets online at www.ceff.net.

Waste Strategy Task Force Jan. 22 • 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Energy Strategy Task Force Feb. 26 • 5:30 - 7 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th St.

City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th St.

Be Part of the Sustainability Task Force

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o you have great ideas about sustainability in Golden? Do you want to have an active role in bringing projects to fruition? Are you ready to dive in and turn the Golden community’s sustainability ideas into action? If so, mark your calendars and join us for one or more upcoming sustainability task force meetings. Each meeting will focus on one of the three sustainability goal areas: water, waste, or energy.

Participants will work with members of the Community Sustainability Advisory Board to evaluate costs and benefits, identify data and resources needed, and help advocate for the top priorities. We need local experts, industry professionals, students, retirees and anyone who is simply interested in the issues. All are welcome and there will be many ways to participate: lend your opinion, help us gather data, spread the word in your neighborhood, or testify at an upcoming City Council meeting.

For more information, go to www.cityofgolden.net/newinsustainability or email goldensustainability@cityofgolden.net.

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Golden Community Center activities calendar TYKES

(04) Feb. 19 – March 18 (5 weeks) $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident

ADULT/YOUTH SPECIALTY Babysitting Course SuperTots January: SoccerTots Age: 2 - 3 years #652650 Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:20 a.m.

(09) Jan. 7 – Feb. 11 Age: 3 - 5 years #652650 Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:20 a.m.

(10) Jan. 7 – Feb. 11 February: HoopsterTots Age: 2 - 3 years #652650 Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:20 a.m.

(11) Feb. 18 – March 31 Age: 3 - 5 years #652650 Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:20 a.m.

(12) Feb. 18 – March 31

Little Veterinarian School® This course is designed for the pre-teen Darling Doggies 2-day Camp and helps them to prepare for those first babysitting opportunities.

Age: 11 - 14 years, Min/Max: 5/20 #452410 Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

(01) Jan. 18 (02) Feb. 22 $65 Resident, $70 Non-resident Bring a sack lunch to class.

Home Alone with First Aid This course is designed for the 10 – 13-year-olds who will be left home alone for short periods of time.

Age: 10 - 13 years, Min/Max: 5/20 #452420 Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

(01) Jan. 11 $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident

Tony Grampsas Gym, 4471 Salvia St. $89 Resident, $94 Non-Resident More information at rec.cityofgolden.net Medic Pediatric CPR/First Aid or skyhawks.com/Colorado.

A great opportunity for young babysitters JumpBunch® Parent/Tot and parents to renew or learn the basics.

Age: 1.5 years - 3.5 years, Min/Max: 4/12 Age: 11 - Adult, Min/Max: 5/20 #455710 Wednesdays, 4 - 4:30 p.m. #452430 Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

(01) Jan. 8 – Feb. 12 (01) Feb. 1 $54 Resident, $59 Non-resident $65 Resident, $70 Non-resident (02) Feb. 19 – March 18 (5 weeks) YOUTH & TEEN ACTIVITIES $45 Resident, $49 Non-resident

JumpBunch® PreK - 2nd Grade Age: 3.5 - 7 years, Min/Max: 4/15 #455720 Tuesdays, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.

(01) Jan. 7 – Feb. 11 $60 Resident, $65 Non-resident (03) Feb. 18 – March 17 (5 weeks) $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident #455720 Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

(02) Jan. 8 – Feb. 12 $60 Resident, $65 Non-resident

Little Dental School® How many teeth do you have? Have you ever had a cavity? X-rays? Come learn the answers and about cool dental procedures. Prepare and fill a tooth cavity!

Age: 6 - 10 years, Min/Max: 6/16 #455302 Thursday & Friday 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

(01) Jan 2 & 3 $116 Resident, $121 Non-resident

Star Voyages Workshop SpaceTime’s Star Voyages Workshop allows kids to explore the Sun, stars, galaxies and other cosmic objects shining down on us here on Earth.

Age: 5 - 12 years, Min/Max: 6/16 #455211 Saturday, 9 - 11 a.m.

(02) Jan. 25 2-hour Saturday workshops $25 Resident, $30 Non-resident

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

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This popular 2-day version of our Little Veterinarian School®: Darling Doggies program encourages children to explore the exciting world of veterinarians and one of our favorite canine companions, dogs!

Age: 6 - 10 years, Min/Max: 6/16 #455301 Thursday & Friday, 9 – 12 p.m.

(01) Jan. 2 & 3 $116 Resident, $121 Non-resident

A Venue with a View Located at the base of the foothills, the Golden Community Center is a venue with a view and perfect for weddings, graduations and other events.

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.

Mental Health is Golden

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ave the date for "A Community Conversation on Mental Health in Golden" in March.

Mental health encompasses the well-being of our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Every moment of every day, mental health is a part of our lives. This upcoming program is designed for those 16 and older who have questions about mental health, available resources, and what to do if you are looking for help for yourself or someone else.

This Community Conversation is presented by the Golden Community Partners, a diverse group of people and organizations promoting the health of the Golden The Community Conversation will be held on March 11 at Community. Visit @MentalHealthIsGolden on Facebook to find the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. Registration and out more about current projects and ways you can support a light dinner will begin at 5 p.m. and the program runs from the mental health of your neighbors and community.

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Golden Community Center's Front Porch - For Active Adults The Front Porch offers respite and entertainment, coffee and snacks. Come shoot some pool, work on a puzzle, or just relax before you hit your next fitness class. Here's what's happening this month.

Celebrate Health Appointments Available!

Friday, Jan. 3 and Friday, Feb. 7 Appointments are available for Chair Massage and Reflexology. Call 303-384-8130 to schedule yours today.

Chair Massages................ $13 for 15 mins.

Reflexology Session......... $13 for 15 mins.

Golden Book Club This group meets in the Front Porch the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The book list that has been announced is as follows: January: Endurance by Scott Kelly February: Anti Social by Andrew Marantz If you are interested in joining, please email Jan Bradbury at bobjanbradbury@comcast.net.

Renew Active presented by UnitedHealthcare UnitedHealthcare has a new wellness platform called Renew Active™. If you originally had Silver Sneakers, don’t fret! Bring us your new Renew Active™ information and we will register you here at the Golden Community Center with no disruption to your pass.

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask our Front Porch staff members for help.

Learn more at UHCRenewActive.com.

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2020 Claim Form for 2019 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 2019 and cannot be claimed as a dependent on any other person’s tax return.

The refund amount for 2019 is $50. This will be adjusted for partial year residency in Golden and partial year at age 65. Call 303-384-8024 with questions.

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Senior Refund (must be 65 years or older) 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: Name: Mr(s).

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Physical Address:

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This form must be submitted by no later than April 15, 2020.

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:

q Golden Volunteer Fire Department q Golden Cemetery q Other City program or department (please identify): Office Use Only: Account #01-3031-61900

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q Community Grant Program q Golden Senior Front Porch

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Missing Scrapbooks Returned After 30 Years

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da Evans donated a collection of scrapbooks to the Golden History Museum in 1975, which once belonged to her sister Irene (Gay) Goetze. Several of the best books have been missing from the collection for over 30 years. Thought to have been taken by a one-time museum board member, two of the books were known to contain irreplaceable Golden history and original photographs. Sporadically, photos from the books have turned up from other donations since 2012, providing a glimmer of hope that perhaps they still existed.

Irene Gay was born in 1894 east of Golden in the Fairmount community. She, her three sisters, and one brother went to local schools. Her dad, William, worked at the Golden Fire Brick Company. Irene married local boy Oscar Goetze in 1915, and together they would spend most of their lives in Golden. Both worked at the Colorado Transcript for many years and gave back to the community in many ways.

For years, Irene ran the Boston House at 822 12th St. in Golden (aka Astor House), renting out rooms to students attending the Colorado School of Mines. Additionally, she dedicated over 30 years of her life to the Jefferson County Chapter of the American Red Cross, which honored her with the Dark Blue Veil award for her service to others. Irene and Oscar retired and sold the Boston House in about 1946 so they could travel.

A self-styled historian, Irene documented a number of Golden buildings before demolition and cataloged them in scrapbooks. By her own admission, she filled her books with notes taken from old newspaper files that she verified with visits to local museums. Her scrapbooks date from 1965 and 1967 respectively.

In 2019, longtime Golden resident Madeleine (Vacher) Lenz brought two scrapbooks to the Museum which she recently purchased from a local auction house. The minute I saw them I knew what they were. When asked, Madeleine said, "I work at Corbett's Auction House and discovered two scrapbooks about Golden history. I purchased them at the auction because I'm a Golden native. They came in a large box with several other scrapbooks from families that had nothing to do with Golden.”

I am overjoyed Madeleine chose to bring the scrapbooks to us and agreed to donate them - again - to the Museum.

Top: Scrapbook donated to the GHM. Above: Oscar and Irene Goetze c.

1960s. Courtesy Golden History Museum & Park, City of Golden Collection.

They are safe and back where they belong. Unfortunately, they are in rough condition with missing pages and photographs. Once they are re-cataloged, we’ll share some of the best items through our online collection, accessible at www.GoldenHistory.org/photos.

Mark Dodge, Curator

Golden History Museum & Park • 923 10th St. • 303-278-3557 Check GoldenHistory.org for hours of operation, calendar of programs, and special event details.

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Cowboys and Poetry

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he true spirit of the cowboy lifestyle comes alive this month when the Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering returns to Golden. The weekend event features an all-star and award-winning roster of cowboy poets and musicians to celebrate the heritage of the Old West through storytelling, song and poetry. There’s also an opportunity to bring the Cowboy Poets into local schools. If you are interested in having a cultural cowboy experience, check out www.coloradocowboygathering.com under ‘outreach’ and invite a cowboy to class!

Jan. 16 – 20

Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering American Mountaineering Center • 710 10th St. THIS YEAR’S LINEUP INCLUDES: Jerry Brooks, Jon Chandler, Connie Dover, Mark Gardner & Rex Rideout, Kristyn Harris, Carol Huechan, Yvonne Hollenbeck, Chuck Larsen, Gary McMahan, John Nelson, New West, Jean Prescott, Dave Stamey, Pop Wagner, Barry Ward, and Dick Warwick.

Tickets and more information: www.coloradocowboygathering.com

Jefferson Symphony Returns to Mines

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he Jefferson Symphony Orchestra (JSO) returns to Golden for the 2020 season at the newly renovated Green Center on Colorado School of Mines campus. After a season-long hiatus from the Green Center (due to construction), JSO celebrates its arrival in Golden with a lineup of innovative, classical-to-contemporary programming. Also scheduled this season are concerts featuring a JSO competitionwinning young artist, tributes to minority composers and lesser-performed works of American culture, and a collaboration with Evergreen Women’s Chorale.

JSO was founded in 1953 and is a 75-member ensemble based in Golden. Featuring fine musicians from many walks of life, the orchestra, under Maestro William Morse, continues to perform the most challenging of repertoire to a standard rarely seen in volunteer orchestras.

Coming up is the JSO Winter Concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16 at the Green Center, 924 16th St. Check out the season lineup and get tickets at www.jeffsymphony.org or call 303-278-4237.

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ULLRGRASS 2020 Music and Beer Festival Jan. 24 – 26 • Parfet Park 10th St. & Washington Ave.

The Myth, The Legend, The Festival of Winter

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on’t let the cold stop you from heading down to Parfet Park and celebrating the Norse God of Winter at the 6th annual Ullrgrass Music and Beer Festival. Named one of the Top Ten Outdoor Festivals in Colorado by The Westword, the event is three days of music, craft brews, and fun. This year features a diverse lineup of bluegrass, funk and jam bands, and festivalgoers decked out in their best Viking regalia to celebrate winter. The evening shows on Friday and Saturday will take place under a heated big top tent and Sunday will feature a costume parade and UllrEgg Hunt along with other family activities.

Tickets and the full schedule of performers can be found at www.ullrgrass.com.

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GOLDEN RESTAURANT WEEK

elebrate Golden's thriving dining scene and magnificent holiday light display during Golden Restaurant Week – Jan. 31 through Feb. 9.

When you visit any of the participating restaurants, breweries, or distilleries during this annual 10-day event, mention "Golden Restaurant Week" and each establishment will honor a special once-a-year deal. It’s the perfect time to plan a date night, try a restaurant you’ve never been to before, enjoy a family dinner, or catch up with old friends over a cocktail.

In addition to having great culinary deals, cultural attractions around Golden will be hosting their own offerings.

Golden’s holiday lights will still be illuminated, so you To find details about the specials at participating can take a stroll along Clear Creek and enjoy a beautiful, scenic evening before or after your Golden Restaurant restaurants, breweries, and distilleries, go to www.VisitGolden.com.

Week experience.

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POSTAL PATRON

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 • Youth Sports Coach • Day Camp Leader • Day Camp Coordinator • Parks, Forestry, Cemetery Maintenance • Golf Maintenance • Pro-Shop Guest Services at Fossil Trace • Cashiers and Food & Beverage workers at The Splash