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Diana DeGette and other lawmakers grill oil executives BY CAITLYN KIM COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO
In Washington, it was a contentious time on Capitol Hill April 6, as six oil and gas executives faced questions from lawmakers about the high cost of gasoline. Democrats focused on the fact companies are making record profits, while Republicans took aim at President Joe Biden’s energy policies.
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Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette chairs the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s oversight panel, which held the hearing. She said high gas prices are constraining “constituents’ budgets and their patience.” As she spoke, DeGette displayed a chart behind her showing the price of crude oil going up and down, even as the price SEE GAS, P4
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easier to use would cut deeply tempts at improving Colorado’s into trash across the state, Priola abysmal recycling rates. said. Priola and two Democrats are “If you can get 60, 70, 80% of leading the “Producers Responthe people to start doing the sibility” bill in the legislature, which would require the compa- right thing, that’ll mean less reBYMICHAELBOOTHANDJESSEPAUL sources being wasted. Less water nies whose brand is on the packCouncilors agreed at THE COLORADO SUN being wasted. Less air pollution. aging to charge themselves a fee their April 5 meeting to A more vibrant local economy,” discuss creating public State Sen. Kevin Priola had his to fund improved local recycling he said. safety recycling epiphany while staring services across Colorado. county is required to committee. follow based on the By Ellis Arnold like Cities or counties without at long an empty box. “We just to make A line pizza of cars outside the city of Brighton’s rapid testing site at One reason a Republican severity of a county’s localwant virus spread. Colorado Priola got on board was the Community Media their own recycling services The grease stains on the lid sure we have a good Riverdale Regional Park. The site has had to close early many days effort in recent The dial grew discussion out of the state’s safer-atto be business-friendly: Recould take the fees to start up a spelled it out for the Henderson about public weeks due to high demand. County’s 14-day test positivity rate advocates Assay Denver metro counties continue to home order —safety the policy camethose after cycling a steadier program. Places like Denver or Republican: Colorado recycles Adams andthat gather inch closer to local stay-at-home orders stream of packaging materiBoulderto who run or contract forDepartment. the statewide best stay-at-home order only 15.9 about 15% of its be-17, according practices wethis can was percent, aswaste of Nov. Tri-County Health als than like aluminum, and system of coronavirusextensive recycling couldboth use the cause recycling is too hard. Even applynumerous in our commuunder glass Colorado’s spring and allowed types of Brighton and Commerce City’s test positivity rates were higher cardboard will eventually ease fees to expand — many aparta dedicated recycler like Priola nity,” related restrictions, the state announced businesses to reopen.Mayor Greg Mills 13 percent. Forty-five people in Brighton and 29 in Commerce City have ment dwellers don’t get recycling the supply chain woes and inflawas surprised to learn that BY SCOTT TAYLOR said. “I know there is new level of rules that prohibits indoor The state recently switched to color died from with COVID-19 related health issues. for To example. limit the Or spread tion plaguingamany American services, they of COVID-19, cardboard food stains is not STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM an active case out there dining and personal gatherings — a identifiers — levels blue, yellow andsome companies. could turn recycling welcome the papermoved bin. to tighter that is questioning at least 15incounties restrictions thatprograms prohibits indoor and Also, the businesses creating change that applies to the majority of thecould over to nonprofits and private orange rather practices than numbered levels — to He’s learned to rip the postBrighton create involving our personal gatherings. and delivering packaging are in companies likely to enter the pepperoni top off the pizza box a public committee to police.” Denver metro area and many counties in avoid confusion. Until Nov. 17, level red charge of the proposed program. and recycle the rest. And Priola’s market. monitor the Brighton Nicholas Villarini, other regions. meant a stay-at-home order. Now, level House Bill 1355 would create an Giving recycling access to all doubled down on recycling by Police in the wake of a 27, faces two counts of The state’s COVID-19 dial, which has red — “severe risk” — is the secondColorado consumers and makbeing a co-prime sponsor on one deadly October police Photo by Belen Ward been in effect since September, is the set ing the sort-and-return systems of the most ambitious recent atchase. SEE RECYCLE, P3 SEE COMMITTEE, P5
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Eldon Bohlmeyer, 92, of Greeley died Saturday, April 2nd in the comfort of his own home. He was born March 4th, 1930 in Plymouth, Nebraska. SURVIVORS: His son Martin Bohlmeyer of Kersey, CO and daughters Jerie Lynn Redding of Mesa, AZ and Amy Shenkenberg of Greeley, CO; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Viewing: 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday April 9th at Adamson Life Celebration Home, 2000 47th Ave, Greeley, CO. Funeral Service: 2 p.m Saturday April 9th at Trinity Episcopal Church, 3800 W 20th St., Greeley, CO. Graveside service Tuesday April 12th at 10 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery, 14800 Brighton Road, Brighton, CO. Note: Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Community Church, 8001 W 23rd Ave., Lakewood, CO 80214. Tribute: On July 2, 1961 Mr. Bohlmeyer married Dolores Eileen Weber, the love of his life for 55 years. Mr. Bohlmeyer served in the US Airforce from 1950-1954 during the Korean War. Mr. Bohlmeyer worked as an assistant manager at Producers Livestock Credit Corporation from 1959 to 1985 when he retired. When not working he enjoyed caring for his acreage outside of Brighton. One of his favorite places was Hawaii where he and his wife visited many times but truely Mile High was his favorite place as he
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was an avid Bronco fan and season ticket holder for over 50 years. Mr. Bohlmeyer was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Community Church in Lakewood, CO since 1957. He attended Trinity Episcopal Church when he moved to Greeley in 2005. Other Survivors: His son Martin Bohlmeyer and wife Jeanette of Kersey, daughters Jerie Lynn Redding of Mesa, AZ and Amy Shenkenberg and husband Craig of Greeley; nine grandchildren Adam Bohlmeyer and wife Ashley of Loveland, CO, Beth Phyillaier and husband Joe of LaSalle, CO, Misty Oler and husband Noel of Tucson, AZ, Malinda Boyer and husband Joseph of Tucson, AZ, Ryan Redding and wife Chelsea of Scottsdale, AZ, and Crystal Redding of Navarro, CA. Beau Shenkenberg of Greeley, Brooke Shenkenberg of Greeley and Alexa Shenkenberg of Greeley; six great-grandchildren, Nicholas Hoyle of Tucson, AZ, Natasha Oler of Tucson, AZ, Cody Phyillaier of LaSalle, Micah Phyillaier of LaSalle, Gabriel Bohlmeyer of Loveland and Adley Bohlmeyer of Loveland. Also surviving is a brother, Vernon Bohlmeyer and wife Sandy of Liberty, Missouri. Preceded in death by: His sister Donnalene Liska, his two brothers Ronald Bohlmeyer and Delmar Bohlmeyer and his parents.
Marvin LeRoy Jones aged 80 passed away peacefully at home in Cheyenne, WY November 11, 2021. LeRoy was born December 4, 1940, in Fort Lupton, Colorado to Marvin Hiram Jones and Floy Lorean Jones (Carter).LeRoy grew up in Ft.Lupton, Roggen, and Brighton, Leroy and his family later moved to Cheyenne in the late 60’s. LeRoy was a truck driver for over 30 years and retired to pursue a truck stop ministry for professional drivers. LeRoy was first married to Judy Ann Remington April 15, 1961.
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help pay to rescue their renovation, as well as providing labor, services and materials to ensure families get the dream homes they always wanted,” states a news release. Filming will take place sometime between June-September with the show expected to air next year. Applicants must own their
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Two charged in Brighton fentanyl death An Adams County judge reduced bond for one of two suspects charged in the death of their daughter earlier this year. Bond for Alonzo Ray Montoya, 31, was set at $175,000. Nicole Casias’ bond remained at $100,000. As of April 5, both were in the Adams County Jail. Each faces a
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industry council to study how much money is needed for a statewide recycling plan and would let the council set the rates needed to raise that money. “So many of these businesses are getting hit with real disruptions in their ability to get materials, which is directly connected to the fact that we’re throwing so many materials away,” said Kate Bailey, research and policy director at the nonprofit recycler EcoCycle. Businesses who use lots of packaging have gone along with similar programs in Canada and a couple of U.S. states, Bailey said, proving a comprehensive, producer-funded system can work. Businesses with less than $5 million in revenue will be exempt. And closer to home, Bailey said, putting all paint recycling in Colorado under a similar dues-funded nonprofit called Paint Care has increased paint recycling while saving local governments money. It’s possible the bill is a no-hoper this late in a session already crammed with complex issues like how to refund surplus revenue to taxpayers and how to
count of child abuse resulting in death and a count of distribution of a controlled substance, in this case, fentanyl. Casias’ preliminary hearing is set for 9 a.m. Friday, April 29. Montoya’s next bond hearing is Tuesday, April 19. His preliminary hearing is set for early regulate toxic emissions. Advocates, including cities such as Westminster and nonprofits like Eco-Cycle and CoPIRG, expect mofd opposition from small to medium businesses worried about costs and bureaucracy than from giants like Coca-Cola and Molson Coors. And Gov. Jared Polis has been wary of increasing costs for Colorado residents and businesses given recent inflation pressure. “It will not be a noticeable price increase to consumers,” Priola said in introducing the bill, along with co-prime sponsors Rep. Lisa Cutter, D-Morrison, and Sen. Julie Gonzales, DDenver. Advocates say the dues usually amount to fractions of a penny for each package and result in steep increases in recycling. Bailey said average dues in similar Canadian programs are three cents per pound for aluminum cans, with a pound of aluminum making about 30 cans in a pound. Hearings starting April 7 are likely to be packed with both supporters and business representatives concerned about the potential requirements. Local governments also plan to raise voices on the bill, many of them in support of a more robust state recycling effort. “In Clear Creek County and other
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ment said. The statement also said the two suspects allegedly participated in illicit drug activity while the child was present in the home before and after her death. Earlier this year, five people died in Commerce City after ingesting the drug.
June. A statement from the DA’s office said the Adams County coroner determined the child died after ingesting fentanyl. The blood content postmortem contained 10 times the amount of fentanyl necessary to kill an intolerant adult user, the staterural parts of the state, higher costs for recycling services and transportation are forcing hard decisions,” said George Marlin, a Clear Creek County Commissioner and president of Colorado Communities for Climate Action. “Why should communities have to choose between housing, childcare and recycling, when so much of the business community wants to be part of the solution?” The bill “makes recycling as easy to access as trash pickup,” said Jefferson County Commissioner Andy Kerr. In-
cluding those who produce and deliver the packaging, he said, ties the cost of recycling back to the original materials. “My constituents across the county want to have good recycling options.” This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.
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of gas has risen and stayed high, despite crude prices starting to drop. “If the price of gas is driven by the global market, why is the price of oil coming down but the price at the pump is still near record highs? If it’s an issue of supply and demand, wouldn’t that be reflected in the global price of oil as well?” DeGette asked. “Something doesn’t add up.” Oil executives and Democrats, including DeGette, spar over the reason why prices are so high The oil executives argued it’s not as simple as comparing global prices on any given day to gas station prices. “Oil that’s entering a refinery could have been purchased at a higher price, and therefore that price then flows through all the way to the station. It’s not necessarily an instantaneous market,” explained David Lawler, head of BP America. Chevron CEO Michael Wirth added, “these things do correlate over the long term but in the short term, they don’t always go up and down.” But many Democrats questioned whether companies are giving the full picture about the ongoing high prices. “While I understand that you simply cannot flip the switch or turn on the spigot, you must be honest about the main reason that some companies are choosing to ramp up production slowly,” said Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell. “A survey of oil company executives by the Dallas Federal Reserve found that nearly 60 percent of oil companies are restraining growth because of investor pressure.”
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Republicans dismissed this line of questioning from Democrats. Ranking member Rep. Morgan Griffith used part of his time to ask if oil companies were taking advantage of the situation in Ukraine to keep prices artificially high. The oil executives all said no. Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Cathy McMorris Rodgers described the hearing as “a distraction.” “Today is purely political. President Biden needs cover for his war on American energy,” she said in her opening statement. Republicans also see a political advantage in energy prices, believing it’s an issue that could hurt Democrats entering the midterm elections. They used their time to talk about the Biden Administration’s moratorium on new drilling leases on federal lands and regulations they claim impede production. “Does this whole mountain of red tape by President [Biden] make it harder for you to produce more energy in America?” Rep. Steve Scalise asked. Most of the oil executives said yes. Republicans also criticized Democrats’ focus on expanding
America’s supply of green energy, arguing it has resulted in less investment in fossil fuel production. DeGette said this debate around more drilling and more lease sales indicates to her that the country needs a long-term energy plan. “The things that Republicans were suggesting — more permitting, more pipelines, “drill, baby drill” — the executives told me when I talked to them before the hearing today, there is no switch to flip. It’s not like any of those things would help us get more supply today,” she said. She said the people who could were the executives testifying and they “refused to say what they would do.” Executives maintain that gas prices are complex, but DeGette argues they could take a cut in profits to reduce prices If there was a theme that the oil executives tried to emphasize — when they got a chance to answer more than a yes or no during the questioning — it was that gas pricing is complex. “Demand has recovered and is now surpassing pre-pandemic levels for many transportation fuels,” Chevron President Gretchen Watkins noted in her written testimony. “But refinery throughput has not yet caught up with the post-pandemic surge in demand. The loss of Russian supply from the global market has only added pressure on an already strained refining industry that has yet to fully catch up with increasing demand.” There have been a number of proposals on both sides of the aisle floated to help reduce the price of oil, from a windfall tax for these producers to a gas tax holiday to easing the regulatory burden. DeGette asked the executives to go back to their boards and see what they could do to reduce prices at the pumps now, even if it meant a smaller profit for them. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said last week that her caucus wanted to wait and hear what the oil executives had to say before moving forward on any legislation.
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BRIEFS CASA Light of Hope fundraiser The annual fundraiser for Court Appointed Special Advocates, Light of Hope. is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at the Omni Interlocken Hotel, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield. The program aims to increase awareness about the work of CASA and raise money so it can provide advocacy for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. One of the featured speakers are Lori Poland, who was abducted, abused and left for dead in an outhouse toilet when she was 3. She’ll speak about the effects of trauma and the healing process. CASA volunteers Charles and Erin Keyes will be the other featured speakers. They became volulnteers two years ago and advcoated for three young children as well as the parents. Register at https://casa17th.wixsite. com/casalightofhope2022/register. Scholarships The 27J Education Foundation announced the opening of applications for a pair of college scholarships. Visit https://www.sd27j.org/domain/2738. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 6, for both scholarships. Music in the Park Commerce City’s Music in the Park series returns in 2022. Scheduled concerts include Chicano Heat (Thursday, July 21, Veterans Memorial park, 6015 Forest Drive), Quemando Salsa (Thursday, July 28, Turnberry Park, 10725 Wheeling St.), Chris Daniels and the Kings, Thursday, Aug. 4, at Alsup Elementary School Park, 4413 E. 68th Ave.) and Groove n Motion (Thurdsday, Aiug. 11, Fronterra Park, 10020 Joplin St.). ONGOING Vaccination clinic Adams County and the Tri-County
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first-degree murder for his involvement in an October police chase that began in the late morning near Gaviota and Goldfinch streets. Police were responding to reports of a suspicious vehicle and discovered the vehicle had been stolen. Villarini allegedly rammed a police vehicle and then fled the scene with Brighton officers in pursuit. It came to an end two minutes later. The stolen vehicle ran a stop sign at Bridge and Mount Bierstadt streets when the stolen car ran a stop sign and struck another car. The stolen car continued on Mount Bierstadt Street, and the driver lost control of the car and struck a male pedestrian, police said. A female passenger in the victim’s car was thrown clear and was transported to the hospital with critical injuries, according to the police statement. This male pedestrian was also transported to the hospital in critical
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Health Department are offering free vaccination clinics from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Anythink Commerce City, 7185 Monaco St. Walkwithadoc Platte Valley Medical Center’s cardiac rehab team and Walk With A Doc will host monthly walks with Dr. Christopher Cannon, an interventional cardiologist at Brighton Heart and Vascular Institute. This is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. After a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from the doctor, spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking.
number of power chairs, power scooters and electric wheelchairs available. To find the closest facility to you visit www.va.gov/find-locations. Qualified Listeners also need volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, handyman services, help administer veteran and family resource guide inventory in local libraries and veterans to be trained to become qualified listeners. Call 720-600-0860. COVID-19testing Here’s where you can receive a test for COVID-19: Brighton Advanced Urgent Care, 2801 Purcell St. Call 303-659-9700 or visit https://advurgent.com/locations/brighton/ Brighton Salud, 1860 Egbert St. Testing is available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Visit https://www.saludclinic. org/covid-testing Fort Lupton Salud, 1115 Second St. Testing is available on Tuesday and Thursday. Call 303-697-2583 or visit https://www. saludclinic.org/covid-testing online.
E. Egbert St. in Brighton. Call Community Reach Center at 303-853-3500. For walk-in intake, bring an ID and insurance information. For those who would prefer to complete the intake forms and schedule an appointment, the intake forms are available online at www.communityreachcenter.org. There will be a short screening for flulike symptoms before the entrance to the center to ensure safety and wellness for everyone. Anyone feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255, text 38255, or visit the Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) Center at 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster.
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Warm Line up and running Community Reach Center is offering a Warm Line (303-280-6602) for those who want to talk to mental-health professionals about anxiety, lack of sleep and strained relationships, among other topics. The professionals can facilitate referrals to other programs for assistance. A press statement said the line is not for crisis intervention. Those feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services (1-844-493-8255) or text 38255 or visit the Behavioral Urgent Care Center, 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster. Also, the center’s COVID-19 Heroes Program is set up to assist healthcare workers during the pandemic. Those who live or work in Adams County can receive up to six free counseling sessions. Use the Warm Line for support and free counseling. Brighton’s community intake location is at 1850 E. Egbert St., on the second floor. It’s open from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays.
condition. Both victims died at an area hospital, police said. The Brighton officer involved in the chase was later fired. Mills said that councilors could not discuss the specific matter, which is still under investigation. “But we can find ways to move forward and see how we can be a better community and be better steward to support our police,” Mills said. City Councilor Jan Pawlowski noted that Brighton had a public safety committee at one time and it might be a good idea to bring it back. “Maybe a broad spectrum of brains could sit down and spell out the right steps to take whenever there are situations,” Pawlowski said. She said such a committee must have limits, however. “The one thing I don’t want is at all is for our city, for everyone to say ‘Come do what you want. Come steal all you want, because Brighton won’t do a thing about it,’” she said. “I do not want that out there.” Councilor Matt Johnston said he
has no doubt that the Brighton Police leadership acted correctly in the matter or that the department itself is good. “We have the best police department in the metro area and that is not as known as it needs to be,” Johnston said. He noted that there are criminals in Brighton and that the city — and police — must respond. “The big problems that have happened and the tragedies that have happened, we can begin to end them today,” Johnston said. He said it’s important to have staff, the public and councilors involved in keeping public safety in Brighton moving forward. “I think the best thing we can do moving forward is to sit down and go ‘What does this committee consist of’ and create this committee,” he said. “We can have that committee look at things and bring them to council.” Not everyone agreed. Councilor Mary Ellen Pollack said public safety is not something that can be covered by any public policy. “Yes, it’s sad that these accidents happen,” Pollack said. “Officer was
trying to do his job, which is to protect the public. And the accident happened, which is sad, but it was not caused by him.” She said she is tired of people blaming police officers when bad things happen. “Quit looking for ways to come after them, ‘cuz you don’t have me on your side,” Pollack said. “We need to figure out a different way to help them. Maybe we can add some more officers.” Councilor Clint Blackhurst, a former city police officer, said he’s not in favor of having a citizen makes no sense to him. “If we have a problem in police administration, then we need different administrators,” Blackhurst said. “But any time you have a police department in this day and age, the better communication and the more open communication you have with the public, the better. If this could facilitate that, I’m all for it.” City Manager Michael Martinez said staff would likely bring the matter back to a City Council study session for more discussion in May.
Boards/commissions’openings Commerce City has openings for several of its boards and commissions, including the city’s cultural council, the housing authority and the Derby review board. Visit https://www.c3gov.com/ Home/Components/Form/Form/70316b 05422c448492c51da0f0e0fd86/ to sign up. Legalself-helpclinic The Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month. The program is for those who don’t have legal representation and need help navigating through legal issues. Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss such topics as family law, civil litigation, property and probate law. Call 303-405-3298 and ask for the Legal SelfHelp Clinic at least 24 hours in advance.
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Brighton agrees to Bird Scooters Staff to begin mapping areas where electric rentable scooters can scoot BYSCOTTTAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Brighton residents will get to scoot around town on Bird Scooters, councilors agreed on April 5, as soon as the city can decide just where the 15-miles-perhour rentable electric vehicles will be allowed. Public Works Director Michael Woodruff said his next job would be working with the company to create zones where the electric scooters can be ridden at their top speed, which areas where they will automatically slow down and where they’ll be banned from going. “The Department of Public Works and the police department staff recommend the approval of this ordinance,” Woodruff said. “It clearly defines the rules, regulations and licensing of the devices in the city.” Councilors approved using the scooters by a vote of 7-1 with Councilors Mary Ellen Pollack absent from the discussion. Pollack was the only councilor to speak out against the idea of allowing the scoot-
ers at the council’s March 8 meeting. Councilor Jan Pawlowski cast the sold no vote at the April 5 meeting, saying she was not convinced they were a good fit for Brighton. “My daughter and son in law are bikers, and when I was talking to them about this they were not very happy about it,” Pawlowski said. She said they bike in places where there must share trails with the scooters. “But they pass them and don’t yell out right or left when they pass and they scare bicyclists to death,” she said. Woodruff said the scooter drivers would be expected to keep the the right around bicycles and to yield the right of way. “But that said, it is a little hard to govern rider or driver behavior in the ordinance,” Woodruff said. “the company generally does a decent job of educating riders, but you are always going to have those out there, just like an automobile, that fail to obey the law.” City Councilors first discussed the idea at their March 8 meeting, with most agreeing that the scooters could be welcome on Brighton’s streets. Bird provides two-wheeled electric scooters people can rent for $1 or more per minute via an app on their smartphones, and the company estimates the average ride costs about $5. The scooters
can reach speeds of up to 15 miles per hour and about 30 miles — roughly two days’ worth of service — on a standard electrical charge. Each scooter is equipped with brakes, front and rear LED lights and each weighs about 45 pounds. Riders activate the scooters via an app on their phone and then can use them to ride as long as they choose. When they are done, they park the scooters, take a picture with the app on their phone and leave the scooters. The vehicle then waits for the next rider or is moved, recharged or repaired by Bird’s designated Fleet Managers. Bird current offers its services in Denver, Aurora, Littleton and Arvada in the Metro Denver area. It offered its services in Fort Collins until last spring, when the city brought in a different e-bike and e-scooter program called Spin. The company will likely deploy between 100 and 150 bird scooters in neighborhoods the city would approve, providing two local employees to keep track of the fleet. The company’s plan call for having Brighton online with the scooters by July. Brighton rules The City will develop zones throughout Brighton that dictate how the GPSenabled scooters operate, Woodruff said.
Upon entering a designated “slow” zone, the scooter would make a noise to warn the driver and then slow down. Upon entering a designated “no-ride” zone, the scooter would beep and then come to a slow stop. Drivers would be directed to a parking zone where they could leave their rented scooter and would have to provide picture proof showing that their scooter has been parked upright and properly before the app would consider their ride complete and stop charging them. The scooters would be regulated like bicycles and could be used on roads, paths and in bike lanes. Scooters must be parked out of the way of pedestrians and may not block driveways. Riders are required to be at least 18 years of age but won’t be required to wear a helmet. According to the city’s ordinance, Bird will pay the city a $500 fee to license each scooter and then $200 per year to renew each license. The company will also pay a fee of 20 cents per ride. A staff of two local Bird employees will work to keep track of the fleet, maintaining them and moving them when they have been parked improperly. Woodruff said the city reserves the right to collect and move the scooters if the Bird staff does not act quickly enough and will charge the company an additional $100 each time that happens.
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Public Notices call 303-566-4123 Legals City and County PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinances were introduced on first reading on the 4th day of April 2022, by the City Council of Commerce City and will be considered on second and final reading on the 2nd day of May 2022. INTRODUCED BY: ALLEN-THOMAS, DAVIS, DOUGLAS, FORD, GRIMES, HURST, HUSEMAN, MADERA, NOBLE
and effect five days after this publication. 2365 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY TRANSFERRING $691,652 FROM THE WATER ACQUISITION FUND TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND PRESERVATION PLAN FUND (CIPP) FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE BUFFALO RUN GOLF COURSE WELL PROJECT AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURES THEREOF. 2369 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE ADAMS COUNTY OPEN SPACE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000 FOR THE BUFFALO RUN GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
Ordinance 2388 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, BY TRANSFERRING $2,000,000 FROM THE UNENCUMBERED FUND BALANCE IN GENERAL FUND TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND PRESERVATION PLAN FUND (CIPP) FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE BUFFALO HIGHLANDS OASIS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURES THEREOF.
Copies of said ordinances are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City of Commerce City, 7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022, for public inspection during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. During instances of the city facilities being closed, electronic copies may be requested via email to dgibson@c3gov.com.
Ordinance Z-722-00-22 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SIGN SCHEDULE CONTAINED IN THE POTOMAC FARMS PUD LOCATED GENERALLY AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 104TH AVENUE AND WORCHESTER DRIVE BY APPROVING THE POTOMAC FARMS PUD AMENDMENT #1.
BY: Jordan D. Roberts, Deputy City Clerk
Copies of said ordinance are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City of Commerce City at 7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022, for public inspection during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. During instances of the city facilities being closed, electronic copies may be requested via email to dgibson@c3gov.com.
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BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COMMERCE CITY BY: Jordan Roberts, Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No. CCX546 First Publication: April 14, 2022 Last Publication: April 14, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express: Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Commerce City in a hybrid format, May 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter. Persons wishing to testify in person will need to appear at the Council Chambers, Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E 60th Avenue. Advance registration for in person testimony is not required. Persons wishing to testify virtually must register in advance. Registration information can be found at https://www.c3gov.com/government/city-council/ virtual-meetings or by phone or email requests submitted to the City Clerk at 303-227-8791 or dgibson@c3gov.com. The hearings will also be broadcast on Channel 8 in Commerce City and livestreamed at https://www.c3gov.com/video. Ordinance Z-660-97-99-00-03-03-17-22 - Hanley Holdings requests approval to amend the approved Mountain View Industrial Park PUD Amendment 5 to change Lot C, Block 3 from PUD Industrial (I-1) zoning to PUD Industrial (I-2) zoning, located at 9801 Havana Street, zoned Mountain View Industrial Park PUD (Planned Unit Development District) Amendment 5. BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COMMERCE CITY ATTEST: Jordan D. Roberts, Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No. CCX548 First Publication: April 14, 2022 Last Publication: April 14, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express: PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinances passed on second and final reading on the 4th day of April 2022, by the City Council of Commerce City, Colorado and will be in full force
BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COMMERCE CITY
Legal Notice No. CCX547 First Publication: April 14, 2022 Last Publication: April 14, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express:
Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE HARVEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Harvest Metropolitan District No.1, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby cancelled. The following candidates are declared elected: Nicole J. Champine Year Term to 2025
Three-
Barton S. Brundage Year Term to 2025
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Karen L. Brady Year Term to 2025
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Vacancy
One-Year Term to 2023
Vacancy
One-Year Term to 2023
HARVEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 /s/ Sarah H. Luetjen Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. CCX549 First Publication: April 14, 2022 Last Publication: April 14, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel - Express Public Notice NOTICE OF ELECTION POLLING PLACE §1-13.5-502, C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District, State of Colorado: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of May 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The Board of Directors of the District has designated the following polling places: South Adams County Water and Sanitation District Stevenson Administration Building 6595 E. 70th Avenue Commerce City, CO 80022
South Adams County Fire Station 8 10326 Walden Street Commerce City, CO 80022 The electors of the District shall vote for three Directors to serve a three-year term on the Board. The names of persons nominated as Director for a three-year term are (in the order they will appear on the ballot): * Leonard L. Newson René Bullock Alan McConnell William Frew Rebecca Irene Toczylowski NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that for those who wish to vote by absentee ballot, applications must be filed with the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO) no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. The address, phone number and hours of the office of the DEO are as follows: Dawn Fredette 6595 E. 70th Avenue Commerce City, CO 80022 720-206-0509 Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. *This notice corrects a misspelled candidate name in the notice published on March 31, 2022. By: Dawn Fredette Designated Election Official South Adams County Water and Sanitation District AVISO DE ELECCIONES LUGAR DE VOTACIÓN §1-13.5-502, C.R.S. A QUIEN CORRESPONDA y, especialmente, a los electores del Distrito de Agua y Saneamiento del condado de South Adams, estado de Colorado: POR EL PRESENTE SE AVISA que se celebrará una elección el 3 de mayo de 2022 entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 7:00 p.m. La Junta de Directores del Distrito designó los siguientes lugares de votación: Distrito de Agua y Saneamiento del condado de South Adams Edificio de Administración Stevenson 6595 E. 70th Avenue Commerce City, CO 80022 Estación de bomberos 8 del condado de South Adams 10326 Walden Street Commerce City, CO 80022 Los electores del Distrito elegirán a tres directores para que se desempeñen en la Junta durante tres años. Las personas candidatas a directores por un período de tres años son (en el orden en que aparecerán en la papeleta): * Leonard L. Newson René Bullock Alan McConnell William Frew Rebecca Irene Toczylowski ADEMÁS, SE AVISA que los que quieran votar en ausencia deberán presentar las solicitudes a la oficial electoral designada (DEO, por su sigla en inglés) a más tardar a la hora de cierre el martes 26 de abril de 2022. La dirección, el teléfono y el horario de atención de dicha oficial son los siguientes: Dawn Fredette 6595 E. 70th Avenue Commerce City, CO 80022 720-206-0509 Lunes a jueves de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. Viernes de 7 a.m. a 4 p.m. *Este aviso corrige un nombre de candidato mal escrito en el aviso publicado el 31 de marzo de 2022. De: Dawn Fredette Oficial electoral designada Distrito de Agua y Saneamiento del condado de South Adams Legal Notice No. CCX552 First Publication: April 14, 2022
Last Publication: April 14, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL TOWER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Tower Metropolitan District of Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Randall C. Hertel to a 3-year term until May 2025 Jack “Skip” Bailey to a 3-year term until May 2025 Michael Kapoor to a 1-year term until May 2023 Vacancy (2022-2025) TOWER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By:
/s/ Brenden Desmond Designated Election Official
Legal Notice No. CCX545 First Publication: April 14, 2022 Last Publication: April 14, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel-Express Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE HARVEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Harvest Metropolitan District No.2, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby cancelled. The following candidates are declared elected: Nicole J. Champine Year Term to 2025
Three-
Barton S. Brundage Year Term to 2025
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Karen L. Brady Year Term to 2025
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Vacancy
One-Year Term to 2023
Vacancy
One-Year Term to 2023
HARVEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 /s/
______________________ Designated Election Official
Legal Notice No. CCX550 First Publication: April 14, 2022 Last Publication: April 14, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel - Express
2025 Brett Allen Price 2025
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James Anthony Hayes 2025
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/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official Contact Person for Districts: Kristen D. Bear WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law
2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No. CCX551 First Publication: April 14, 2022 Last Publication: April 14, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel
Misc. Private Legals Public Notice Legal Notice of Annual Meeting of Members
The Annual Meeting of Members of UNITED POWER, INC. will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Waymire Dome at the Riverdale Regional Park, located at 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton, Colorado. Members can attend in-person or via livestream. The registration portal and instructions for participating in the meeting virtually can be found on the cooperative’s website at www.unitedpower.com. The meeting will be for the purposes of electing directors, considering and approving reports for the prior fiscal year, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
This year there are elections in the following districts: East, South, and West for three-year terms. The candidates nominated by petition are Steven “Steve” Douglas, Naptali A. Lucks, and Elizabeth “Beth” A. Martin in the East District; Keith Alquist in the South District; and Ursula J. Morgan in the West District. All Members are entitled to cast a vote for the director positions of every district, regardless of the district where the Member is domiciled. Additional information including dates and times of forums to meet the candidates, how to cast a ballot, and deadlines for voting can be found at https://www.unitedpower.com/annual-meeting. UNITED POWER, INC. By: /s/Tim Erickson, Secretary Legal Notice No. CCX502 First Publication: March 31, 2022 Last Publication: April 14, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Brandell Darian Smith AKA Brandy D. Smith, AKA Brandy Smith, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 55
REUNION CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-5 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2022, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for each of the Reunion Center Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 (collectively, the “Districts”). Therefore, the elections for the Districts to be held on May 3, 2022 are hereby cancelled. The following candidates for each of the Districts are declared elected by acclamation: Kelly R. Leid
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All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before August 1, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Bobbi Smith Personal Representative 5304 Goshwide St Brighton, CO 80601 Legal Notice No. CCX530 First Publication: March 31, 2022 Last Publication: April 14, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
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