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Colorado’s governor and attorney general are asking the legislature for $600,000 to hire a group of attorneys who would be loaned out to the federal government to prosecute gun crimes in federal court.

Proponents say the initiative would target only the most dangerous offenders.

But it would also let attorneys paid for by the state pursue cases that are no longer illegal under state law.

The Colorado legislature in 2021 rolled back a blanket prohibition barring people convicted of felonies from purchasing or possessing guns. Instead, only those convicted of committing the state’s most serious crimes, like murder, rape, assault, robbery, arson and child abuse, can’t have a firearm. Felony convictions for drug crimes and car theft, for instance, no longer trigger the ban.

Under federal law, however, a person convicted of any felony crime is still barred from buying or possessing a firearm or ammunition and faces a 10-year prison sentence if found guilty.

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Weld County recognizes employees

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Weld County officials honored 79 employees for their performance and their longevity serving the county at a ceremony Dec. 20.

“The dedication of our employees to serve our citizens is special,” Weld County Commissioner Chair Mike Freeman said, according to a press release. “Our employees help Weld County government be the best it can be, and we’re proud to honor their commitment.”

Employees from 14 departments were recognized for professionalism and performance while servic-

ing the county residents at the annual board meeting with the board commissioners, which included a packed house of department supervisors.

According to officials, the supervisors from each department gave each employee a commemorative pin, expressing appreciation for a job well done. The 79 employees were honored for different categories.

Fifty-nine employees were honored for ten years of outstanding service; ten were honored for 20 years working for Weld County government.

Also, seven employees were hon-

ored for 30 years of service: Patricia Castle and Van Duvall of the Sheriff ’s Office, Michelle Raimer of the Human Resources Department, Nancy Sanchez of the Department of Human Services, Isabelle Vazquez and Aurora Medina of the Department of Public Health and Environment, and Duane Naibauer of the Public Works Department.

Three employees were given a commemorative coat for being with the county for 40 years: Norma Rodriguez of the Sheriff ’s Office, Sterling Geesaman of Facilities, and Marlys Daughtrey of the Department of Human Services.

For more information about Weld County Government, visit www.weld.gov.

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Women farmers network in Greeley November conference offers resources for women in agriculture

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A Colorado effort to build a supporting network of women in agriculture kicked off in Greeley in November.

More than 50 women attended a two-day Colorado Women in Ag Conference, drawing women from across Colorado involved in agriculture operations from small farms to large cattle ranches. Weld County hosted the conference Nov. 17 and 18 at Island Grove Event Center in Greeley.

“The goal of the conference was to bring together women in agriculture and build a network to support their efforts,” said Hannah Swanbom, Director of Weld County’s Colorado State University Extension Office. “I’m proud to say this was a strong first step in reaching that goal.”

The event featured many speakers, including Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenburg and Colorado State University Interim Vice President of Extension and Engagement Kathay Reynolds, with the goal of education and support for Colorado women in agriculture to remain solid and sustainable.

According to Colorado State University Extension, half of all primary or secondary farm operators in Colorado are women, and that number is growing.

Women ranch and farm operators at the Women in Ag conference on Nov. 17 & 18.

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Swanbom, who also worked in the agricultural industry, said women experience challenges navigating agriculture.

“It can be intimidating to ask questions or obtain resources as a woman in agriculture,” said Swanbom.

“Having a conference for women, where they can be in a positive and encouraging environment, is a strong step toward helping women be successful in whatever facet of agriculture they are involved in.”

Jane Miller owns the Double Diamond M Ranch in Brighton and knows what it’s like navigating in a world of agriculture dominated by the world of men to prove that she knows the industry and the product to be respected.

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Double Diamond M is a livestock and meat company. Miller is a thirdgeneration American living in Colorado. Miller and her husband Alex have raised livestock all of their lives since 1989. But in 2013, the Millers’ life changed; her husband Alex was in a car accident.

“He worked in insurance and got into a head-on car collision. He wasn’t the same, and I couldn’t work after that,” Miller said.

Miller said it put her in the position to care for him and myself, trying to figure out what she should do for a living.

“I already knew about running a cattle ranch, and it was what we decided to do. God gives you specific things in life,” Miller said.

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Weld County is Colorado’s largest beef cattle, grain, and sugar beets producer, according to Upstate Colorado Economic Development. It’s the state’s leading dairy producer, with over 2.5 million acres, 75% designated for farmers and ranches raising livestock.

According to Upstate Colorado Economic Development, Weld County ranks in value as the United States’s top-rich county with over 3,000 farms, about 20% of which have annual sales of over $100,000.

Weld’s agricultural products annually make about $1 billion in market value.

Over 875,000 acres of crop is planted annually, with over 300,000 acres planted with irrigated crops annually. According to Upstate Colorado Economic Development, the state’s climate and quality water make it a substantial dairy state.

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The gift of a lifetime for active Bear Mountain runner Thornton medical team repairs hole in Evergreen man’s heart

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It’s a holiday tale tinged in shades of The Grinch. Except this heartwarming story is true. And unlike the green curmudgeon who lived high atop a lonely peak, Craig McCormack is a 52-year-old ultra runner and father of two who lives on Evergreen’s Bear Mountain.

His heart was not too small. Unbeknownst to McCormack, it had a hole in it. Likely a congenital defect, it existed — unnoticed — for 52 years until McCormack suffered a stroke.

Thanks to a Thornton doctor, inspired in his career by a family history of heart disease, McCormack’s heart is now whole. Dr. Qaisar Khan and his team performed the successful surgery at North Suburban Medical Center Dec. 12.

“I’m ready for the holidays, and I’m going to start running again,” he said. “My kids are happy. They keep telling me to slow down, but I’m a stubborn old man and I feel so good.”

It’s a world apart from how McCormack felt in the small hours of Aug. 24.

“I got up and couldn’t feel my left arm and leg, and I was slurring,” he said. “It felt very weird.”

An MRI showed McCormack had suffered a stroke.

“I’m pretty active, so it was a bit of a shock,” he said. “I had no idea

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“But I was more worried about my kids at the time and focused on them. You start thinking about your living will, the financial side of things.”

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Shortly after his stroke, McCormack met a physician’s assistant at an Evergreen hikers’ gathering who works for Dr. Khan, an interventional cardiologist with Thornton’s Advanced Heart and Vein Center. When he heard McCormack’s story, the assistant urged him to see Dr. Khan.

“A young guy who’s otherwise very active shouldn’t have a stroke,” Dr. Khan said. “There has to be a reason. Most likely it’s a hole in the heart.

“And if it happened once, it’s going to happen again. It’s basically a ticking time bomb. The next event could be life-threatening or complete disability. It needs to be closed.”

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Controversial Building Proposal in Lakewood Is About More Than Birds

The Dec. 24th Sunday Denver Post had a lengthy article on its business pages about a 412-unit apartment building being proposed by a Texas developer for a 5-acre site adjoining Belmar Park (see satellite image at right).

The focus of the article was on the birders who are fighting the project as best they can, given that the public and city council have no say in Lakewood when it comes to development.

That’s right — no say in any proposal to build on private property so long as it complies with zoning. The City Council doesn’t even have a say on subdividing land, although it’s a review body for appeals on major subdivisions. This project is on a single 5-acre owned parcel and, because it’s zoned multifamily, the owner could build a 12-story apartment or mixed-use building if he wanted. The developer, Kairoi Residential of San Antonio, is proposing a 6-story apartment building — still taller than most buildings in downtown Lakewood.

The City of Lakewood has ceded all regulation of such projects to its planning department. The planning director could, if he wanted, submit this project to the city’s planning commission for hearings and debate, but he has chosen not to, despite the controversy.

Anita Springsteen (below) served a 4year term on the Lakewood City Council through November. She decided not to run for re-election because the council has no power. Once she was told by the city attorney that council members are like citizens and that she had no more right to the information she was requesting than an ordinary citizen.

One such citizen, Mark Smith, made a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) request for such information and was told that it would take 149 staff hours to produce the information and would cost him over $5,000.

Mark is a retired city planner and he said that he knows of no other jurisdiction which provides literally no public process for approving significant development proposals. The City of Golden has a process that could be a model for Lakewood and any other city. Check out

guidinggolden.com/planning-projects for inspiration. It includes a process for councilors and citizens to have a voice.

Lakewood has an ordinance requiring any developer to set aside parkland in proportion to 5 acres per 1,000 added population. For the Belmar Park development, that formula should require 3.5 acres, but the entire parcel is only 5 acres, so the director of community resources is allowing the developer to pay the city $254,545 per acre in lieu of that requirement. Again, no public or legislative say in that decision and, of course, no hearing. The planning commission would hold hearings; the planning director just decides.

Anita Springsteen moved that the city manager deny the in-lieu fee, but Mayor Paul said, “I’m not going to allow a vote on an illegal motion.” How is that?

In recognition of local concerns, the developer announced a 2-month “pause” on October 18 to allow for a “neighborhood meeting.” That meeting, as de-

The big story here is that Lakewood has no public process for controlling development. scribed on the planning department’s website consisted of up to 3 members of city government, 3 representatives of the developer and 3 residents of Belmar Commons, a 45-unit townhome community closest to the project. It was unannounced, and no recording was made.

Instead, facilitator hired by the city took notes. Those notes did not include the names of any of the attendees.

The planning department’s web page for the project says bluntly, “This property has had this property right to build multistory uses for a long time, and courts have been quite clear that elected officials and cities can’t impinge or impede a private property owner’s property rights allowed under a ‘use by right.’ Courts have viewed efforts to do this as a ‘taking’ of property rights.”

Further, the web page says that “the proposed development will occur solely through the administrative process managed by the Planning Department.

That means the Planning Department

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will review the development to ensure it is meeting the city’s regulations for setbacks of the building, heights, green space requirements, landscaping, etc.”

In 2019, Lakewood’s voters approved the Strategic Growth Initiative which imposed a 1% growth limit, patterned after a similar law in Golden. That law also included a provision that projects of 40 units or more should go to the city council for approval, although that has not been followed, as far as I can tell.

In the wake of 2023 legislation outlawing growth limits statewide, the city council repealed the Strategic Growth Initiative and then re-passed it with a 2year sunset provision, meaning that it dies unless the council (or voters) vote to retain it. Curiously, the new law retained the 1% growth limit, but it sunsets along with the rest of the law in 2025. I asked why the 412-unit Belmar Park project doesn’t violate the 1% growth limit. It’s because the original designation of the downtown/Villa Italia district as “blighted” exempts that area from the limitation, even though it’s hardly blighted nowadays.

By now you’ve probably guessed that the majority of city council members are pro-growth or even pro-developer.

I interviewed Ramey Johnson, who served on Lakewood’s city council from 2010 to 2020, and she couldn’t think or any jurisdiction in which the governing body has ceded its authority over development to administrative staff the way Lakewood has. “It’s wrong,” she told me. She says that council has incrementally relinquished its power to administrative staff over many years.

She told how in 2003, in response to “angst” over CCU students living in residential areas, council passed an ordinance defining a “Student Living Unit.”

When the zoning ordinance was rewritten in 2012, Ramey noticed that definition had been deleted without pointing it out to the city council. Travis Parker, the director of planning, responded, “It wasn’t needed anymore.”

“The staff simply took out something that was voted by City Council,” Ramey said. “What else was deleted?”

Lakewood has among the lowest paid elected officials and highest paid staff of any city its size. City council members make $12,000, the mayor makes about $40,000, but the city manager makes about $350,000 (with benefits), and the department heads, like Parker, make over $200,000. Council members have no staff and no expense accounts. “We even have to buy the coffee for our ward meetings,” Anita Springsteen told me.

“This is a recipe for corruption,” She has studied the campaign finance disclosures of her fellow councilors and the mayor and told me that the lawyer representing the developer made a campaign contribution to Mayor Paul — and after the election, the chairman of her firm, Norman Brownstein, made a contribution to Paul’s campaign despite the fact that Paul was then term-limited.

No building permit has been issued yet for the Belmar Park development.

But nothing’s really stopping it.

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Fort Lupton officials are warning that severe weather and natural disasters attract out-of-town contractors and solicitors. Not all “storm chaser” contractors are scammers but some may be.

The City of Fort Lupton does require solicitors to obtain a license before they go out and engage in sales.

More information and the application for a solicitors/peddlers license can be viewed here: https://www.fortluptonco.gov/552/ Mobile-Food-Vending-LicenseSolicitorsPe?fbclid=IwAR2miHGz65HnRzy0zgs-mXikm3bANJ056VP5qgK4WZFBEfAk-T8G-dGrCk Contact your insurance company and ask about your policy coverage and filing requirements.

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The Fort Lupton Food & Clothing Bank is asking for donations of canned fruits and nuts, varieties of dry pasta and pasta dinners, peanut butter and canned meat such as tuna (including the pouches).

Other potential donations could include chicken, Vienna sausages, spam and salmon. The bank also needs personal items, such as toiletries and baby needs.

Drop off donations at the food and clothing bank’s back door, 421 Denver Ave., on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call 303-857-1096.

Walk with a doc

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 talk.

Drop-in child care

The Fort Lupton Recreation Center offers drop-in child care from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 303-8574200.

Fort Lupton senior lunches

Senior lunches are available at noon Mondays at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Sign up by noon the previous Thursday.

Call 303-857-4200, ext. 6166.

Volunteers needed

Qualified Listeners needs 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.

Visit qualifiedlisteners.org/volunteerapp and fill out the form or call 720-6000860.

Silver Sneakers

Silver Sneaker Yoga is available Fridays from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Fort Lupton recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Water aerobics

The city’s water aerobics class meets from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Call 303-8574200.

Coffee group

Fort Lupton’s weekly coffee group sessions are at 8 a.m. Wednesdays. Call 303-857-4200.

Pen pals

Fort Lupton’s senior pen pal program through Twombly Elementary School is looking for participants. Learn more at: https://www.fortluptonco.gov/950/ Senior-Pen-Pal-Program.

Free short-term radon test kits

Weld County residents can receive a free radon test kit (one per household, while supplies last). Test kits can be requested online at www. drhomeair.com/weld, according to a statement.

Call the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment at (970) 400-2226 or visit: www.weldgov.com/go/radon.

Warm line up and running

Community Reach Center is offering a warm line (303-280-6602) for those who want to talk to mentalhealth professionals about anxiety, lack of sleep and strained relationships, among other topics. The professionals can facilitate referrals to other programs for assistance.

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.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous

The Brighton chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 147 S. Second Place, especially for Brighton and Fort Lupton. Meeting times are 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, noon and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 6 p.m. Thursdays and 9 p.m.

Fridays.

Call 303-659-9953 or visit www. brighton1aa.org.

Help for vets

Qualified Listeners, a veteran and family resource hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, has several power chairs, scooters, and electric wheelchairs available.

The VA offers urgent care services to eligible veterans at VA medical facilities or several in-network urgent care clinics that are closer to home.

To find the closest facility to you, visit www.va.gov/find-locations or call 720-600-0860.

Qualified Listeners also needs 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.

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“Almost everybody in my family has heart disease,” Khan said. “But when my grandfather had his heart attack, they didn’t have stints. That’s how my dad is alive, and it’s why I think a lot of us are living longer.”

A hole in the heart is a surprisingly common issue. Also known as a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO), it’s a hole between the upper chambers of the heart. Everyone has one in utero — it allows circulation while a fetus is in the womb — but most close 2-3 minutes after birth.

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“To me, the most important thing is that you can prevent another stroke,” Dr. Khan said. “Imagine someone who has another 40-plus years to live, suffering a stroke and living those years with a physical disability, perhaps not even being able to talk. The burden of stroke on our society is huge.”

Khan conducts about 20 such surgeries each year. Each is gratifying.

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VOICES The greatest is love

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he holy season of Advent dawns amid familiar carols echoing through frost-kissed mornings. In this hushed space of yearning hearts, we sweep away the holiday frenzy and rediscover an ageless, boundless love born in candlelit shadows.

Advent love manifests not in flashy fanfare but whispering solitude. We kindle joyful anticipation of Christ’s arrival by embracing sacred stillness. In early morning darkness, we wrap a woolen blanket around our shoulders and light a single candle, bathing the room in warm glow as dawn approaches.

We drink in the silence, opening our whole being to wonder. Stillness reorients us from dullness to breathless expectation.

Advent love arrives in hushed tones when we unclutter crowded schedules and overstuffed hearts.

It emerges in stillness as we behold Love’s luminous mystery. Like the solitary bright star shining through Bethlehem skies beckoning earthly kings, Infinite Love patiently waits

to be found, recognized and adored in unlikely places by childlike faith.

When storms rage and dreams lie in shards, love often feels impossible to muster. But somewhere in our soul, embers of hope still smolder. And hopeMichael Norton inspired love can reignite even the most broken heart. Where hope persists, radical love follows.

Hope sees glimmers that despair shades. It believes restoration waits around the bend, no matter how far we’ve fallen. Hope whispers, “All things are possible still.”

It holds us in moments we cannot hold ourselves.

And hope-rooted love is fearless, raging against injustice rather than retreating into complacency.

It loves those deemed unlovable, the marginalized, the oppressed, the sick, the forgotten. It loves

WINNING WORDS

wildly and wastefully like its supply is endless because hope ensures love’s well never runs dry. The audacious love that is fuled by hope speaks truth with grace, not judgment. It weeps with the grieving and celebrates the victorious.

The love that hope kindles is generous and selfless. It notices loneliness in a crowded room and nudges someone to extend an invitation. It rallies volunteers to rebuild a family’s storm-ravaged home. It patiently tutors struggling students. It always responds to need with compassion.

And in the process, hope-inspired love transforms its own wounded heart. As we lift others’ loads, our shoulders feel lighter too. Serving cures self-pity. Washing strangers’ callused feet softens our calluses.

Lifting the lowly elevates our whole being. Love powered by audacious hope awakens purpose and deep joy. It knows endless tomorrows await beyond today’s tears. With hope as its north star, love finds its way home.

In life’s stormiest seasons when foundations crumble, Paul urges us to cling to faith, hope and love, three pillars of spiritual strength.

While each matters greatly, he declares love supreme: “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” Why does love reign supreme?

Love outlasts because love bears all things. When grief shreds our heart or betrayal stabs our back, love weeps alongside us yet refuses to let pain poison its purpose.

When we want to raise our fists in rage, love keeps our arms open. Its flame never flickers.

Love uplifts because love believes all things. When crushed dreams and failed plans shatter our optimism, love gently whispers, “I still see your potential. Purpose awaits.” When we hang our head in shame, love lifts our chin, assuring, “You are forever worthy.” Its eyes never dim.

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Good Luck 4-H Club prepares for new year

BY HENRY GILL SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

The Good Luck 4-H Club Achievement Banquet was held on Dec 2, 2023. The event was organized

by Club Leader, Gloria Cundall, to highlight the hard work the members and project leaders put forth this year.

The evening started with a potluck dinner with plenty of food and desserts to choose from. Each project leader was then able to present the members who had fully completed their projects with an award. It was also a time for each club member to share what they had learned and how they did at the county and state fairs.

Club members were also recognized if they completed 100% of their project, if they attended all 4-H meetings and if they had completed

Brighton-based Good Luck 4H members were honored for the work and attendence at the club luncheon in December. Club members were also recognized if they comCOURTESY pleted 100% of their project.

their 1st year or 5th year in 4-H. Project leaders and volunteers were also recognized for their hard work and dedication to the Good Luck 4-H Club.

The evening ended with the installation of the newly elected officers for the coming 2024 4-H year.

The club has enjoyed holding its own achievement ceremony to ensure that each project leader gets a chance to recognize the hard work the club members put into their projects this year.

The Good Luck 4-H Club members and leaders work hard all year to prepare for the fair and this banquet is a way to tell them that their hard work did not go unrecognized and encourage members to continue their involvement in the Good Luck 4-H Club in the upcoming year.

The story is written by Henry Gill, Good Luck 4-H News Reporter.

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NORTON FROM PAGE 10

Love empowers because love hopes all things. When challenging circumstances threaten to snuff out our hope, love fans its fiery embers.

“There is more unfolding,” love insists. “You were made to weather

this storm.” When we despair of better days, love stands resolute, declaring, “Morning comes. Joy awakens.”

Faith, hope and love — these three dance in harmony when rooted in God’s heart. But love leads the way.

Its reach is boundless, its fire unquenchable, its vision unclouded by storms. Love bears, believes, and hopes without end.

That is why when all else fades,

love remains. When human bonds break, love’s loyalty persists. When even faith and hope waver, love stands firm as our anchor. It is the greatest gift heaven offers. Love never fails.

Hope, peace, joy, and now love.

May your hearts be filled with all four as you enjoy the beauty and blessings of the holidays. I would love to hear your holiday story at

gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we fill our days with hope, peace, joy and love, it really will be a better than good life.

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As a teenager, Herb dreamt of becoming a pilot. After graduating from high school, he attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for flight training. His first major airline job was flying for Continental Airlines.

Herb and Laurel moved to the Denver area in 1963 for employment with Continental. In 1964, they moved to Brighton and established a family. Herb flew for Continental until 1984 and went on to fly for Emery Worldwide Airlines until retirement in 2001. He flew many iconic commercial aircraft such as the Vickers Viscount, Lockheed Super Constellation (engineer), DC-3, DC-4, DC-6, DC-7, DC-8, DC-9, C-46, Beech-18, and the Boeing 727.

Finally, after mandatory retirement, he was an engineer on the DC-10. Ironically, this DC-10 was originally a Continental aircraft.

Herb was an incredibly active individual. He loved working on his property up until his last three months. Much of his activity was centered around horses. Herb was a fine horseman showing and jumping as a youth. Later, his equestrian activities were focused on trail-riding all over Colorado. He particularly liked to ride with his boys, friends, and relatives in the Ute and Papoose basins.

Known for his generosity, high- spirted personality and colorful character, Herb was well regarded by his fellow pilots, family, and friends. He was especially proud of his sons and grandchildren. Herb and Laurel maintained a strong tradition of family gatherings that included lively Christmas celebrations.

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Keith Leroy Scott departed this life on December 12, 2023, in Firestone, Colorado.

He was born in St. Francis, Kansas, on August 19, 1949, to Wesley Hiram Scott and Margaret (Enevold) Scott. Keith was a graduate of Fort Lupton High School and was on the Bluedevils football, wrestling and track teams. He held various positions in the construction industry and also worked for the public works department in Fort Lupton.

An avid fan of the Denver Broncos and all sports, Keith enjoyed fishing, hunting and especially spending time with his family

and friends. Keith is survived by his wife, Imogene S. Yokooji; his sons Richard (Avril) and Zachary; his grandson, Benson; his sisters, Karen Call, JoAnne Birrenbach, Betty Scott and Mary Adkins and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Wesley and Wayne, and his sisters Kathy and Janie. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center.

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PUTTING THEIR SOULS INTO SOLES Shoeshining and repairs bring purpose to local craftsmen

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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n 1838, photographer Louis Daguerre captured what is often cited as the first-ever photograph of a person.

The black-and-white image shows buildings and trees lining a cobblestone street in Paris. Although it was a busy street, the length of the photographic exposure rendered the passersby and horse traffic invisible in the final image.

But on that spring day more than 185 years ago, two individuals remained still enough to show up in the photo. In the bottom left-hand corner, on the sidewalk near the street, one person polishes another’s shoes.

The photograph unexpectedly became a time capsule of the age-old tradition of shoeshining, which although less common than it once was, continues to be an indispensable part of some people’s personal and professional routines.

From Denver to Centennial, several shoeshine and shoe repair craftsmen aim to make their customers’ lives sparkle by pro-

viding service, beauty and powerful interpersonal connections.

The skill of shoe repair

For Edward Koinov, the owner of Re-Nu Shoe Repair in Centennial, business is buzzing.

Over the course of an hour one Friday in December, customers entered Koinov’s shop in a continuous stream — asking him for advice, getting quotes or picking up their shoes.

In addition to shining, Koinov changes soles, replaces heels, adds stitching, makes color corrections and sometimes even adds embellishments.

And because he knows what he’s doing with leather, people often bring in other items, like purses and bags.

“I’ll never say no,” he said, unless a customer requests an impossible repair. “Most of them, I fix.”

Koinov’s space reflects the popularity of his service, which seems to have bounced back after a lull during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hundreds of shoes sit on shelves, awaiting repairs and pickups.

And despite rising costs of supplies, Koinov is making things work. He said he works on about 25 pairs of shoes per day, and business is especially busy in the winter.

SEE SOLES, P13

Edward Koinov smiles as he stands at the entrance to his workshop at Re-Nu Shoe PHOTO BY NINA JOSS Repair in Centennial.

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SOLES FROM PAGE 12

“People love shoes,” he said.

Koinov, who grew up in Russia, learned to make shoes from scratch in a factory when he was 17 years old.

In 1989, he moved to New York City and later relocated to Colorado for the weather and the mountains, he said.

Previous to his shoe shop, Koinov opened a car dealership and a Russian restaurant in the metro Denver area. He said he lost money from both of these endeavors and decided to go back to his roots in the shoe business.

When asked why shoes are interesting to him, Koinov joked, “What am I going to be, a lawyer?”

He said that people are good at different things — and for him, it’s always been shoes.

“This is not one year, two years to learn this job,” he said. “This job is years (and) years. You need to know how to fix the shoes. You need to know this job.”

The ‘secret recipe’

North of Centennial, another tenured shoe professional, Vincent Wayne Robinson, owns his own shoeshining company in Denver.

Like Koinov, Robinson fell into the shoe business as a teenager.

He was working with a carpenter on converting a grocery store into a nightclub in Oklahoma City in the 1970s.

At 17 years old, Robinson wanted to attend the nightclub once it opened — but he knew he was too young to get in. So when chatting with the club owner one day during construction, he had what he calls a “vision.”

Out of the blue, he asked the owner if he had ever considered having a shoeshine stand in the club.

“The thought came from me, out of nowhere,” he said. “I felt like something spoke through me, because it was nothing I was conscious of. I know that’s crazy, but that’s the way it was.”

Robinson had no experience in shining shoes, but he told the club owner that he could provide the service. He asked his cousin, a reliably confident person, to join him in the endeavor.

With little to no experience, the two of them started a gig shining

Vincent Robinson started his own business after falling in love with the art of shoeshining while working at the Denver International Airport shoeshine stand.

PHOTO BY NINA JOSS

shoes at the club.

“I started figuring it out — it became a nice little hustle,” Robinson said. “But it didn’t come to a business until I moved to Colorado.”

In the early 2000s, Robinson started working at the shoeshine stand at Denver International Airport.

There, he said, he learned how to shine professionally.

“I learned so much from the owner,” he said. “And that’s where the love began.”

After that, Robinson decided to open up his own company, Vincent’s Shoe Shine of Cherry Creek, which now operates out of a space on Ogden Street in Denver, among other locations.

The process of shining a shoe, Robinson said, is a “secret recipe” of cleaning, conditioning, waterproofing and “spit-shining.” In the past, people would use saliva for the shining part of the process — but these days, Robinson said “spitshining” involves using a water mist and a specific motion with a rag.

He said shoeshining is an art, and that it’s an important process to add longevity to leather shoes.

“Some people, they may have a pair of shoes that they can’t really

find again,” he said. “We come in a situation where it’s their grandfather’s shoe, it’s their mom’s shoe … it’s just an item that they really love and cherish.”

Robinson said the way a person looks at the shoeshining business is important, and people who look at it wrong may struggle to stay afloat in it.

“I choose to look at it from the same point of view that I learned from somebody who understood the fiber of just having a shoeshine in their business,” he said. “They know it’s for a certain customer — it won’t be for everybody — but that certain customer is definitely going to be a person who has a lot of pride in what they do.”

Connecting across a shoeshine stand

Even more than an art form, shoeshining is a valuable social experience for some in the business.

Starting as close family friends, Robinson trained Dominick Martinez in shoeshining. They started working together after Martinez finished high school, and it’s been an important part of Martinez’s life since then.

“I’m a person that’s capable …

of doing anything,” Martinez said.

“But I kinda never left this situation … It’s always come back around full circle to this.”

For him, the purpose of shoeshining has little to do with shoes. Instead, it’s about the people.

“Sometimes, some people like that one-on-one kind of interaction,” he said. “It’s refreshing. It’s not about what you pay for, it’s about what you get in the process.”

He compared the shoeshining experience to going to a barbershop or a beauty salon — where people come partially for the service itself, but largely for the connection with the person providing it.

He said this human connection is something that artificial intelligence can’t take away.

“There’s a reason why you need that interaction,” he said. “It don’t matter what’s going on behind that interaction — but our problem is we don’t let that interaction happen anymore, and this lets the interaction happen. You can’t put a price on that.”

Robinson, who also said the customers are his favorite part of the job, said he hopes his company can help share the tradition of shoeshining.

At his shop in Denver, he teaches courses to train the next generation of shiners.

“I started out with my kids, we started out with (Martinez’s) kids,” he said. “Now, we’re gonna manufacture it into a classroom situation.”

Martinez added that shoeshining is a trade that can help young individuals get on their feet and support themselves.

“We always need those trades and those personal interactions,” he said.

Robinson said shoeshining is a great way to teach kids about creating things and making money at a young age.

“At the end of the day, we want to see fathers and sons sitting in their garage, doing these things together, and just keep putting (relationships) between people,” he said.

“Everybody has to walk around with shoes.”

When reflecting on the tradition, Martinez referenced the early French photograph of shoeshining.

“This came a long time before us and it’s gonna be here a whole lot longer,” he said. “And there’s a reason for that … The interactions are something different.”

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Table 5-5: Residential Frontage Types & Design Standards Frontage Element

Terrace

Neighborhood Yard

Suburban Yard

Buffer

Description / Design Objective

A shallow open area along a block face that creates a continuous landscape element across multiple frontages and enhances the tighter relationships of buildings along a streetscape, such as courtyards, gardens or small lawns.

A small to moderate open area with a building setback from the property line to create consistent landscaped area that emphasizes the buildings relationship to the streetscape and creates a consistent rhythm of building facades along a block.

A small, moderate or large open area with a building setback from the property line to create larger, uninterrupted landscape areas along a block.

A concentrated landscaped area used to soften, screen and separate the site and any potential impacts from the streetscape.

Front Building Line

10’ – 25’

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE IN CHAPTER 17, LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATED TO LANDSCAPING WHEREAS, the Brighton Municipal Code contains certain provisions related to land use, zoning, design standards, and the process for applications set forth in Chapter 17, also known as the Land Use and Development Code (the “LUDC”); and WHEREAS, to support the Water Management Plan and Drought Management Plan certain amendments to the LUDC are necessary so new development installs sustainable landscaping; and WHEREAS, certain amendments to the LUDC are necessary to allow existing development to install sustainable landscaping; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the public notice requirements of the LUDC, a notice of public hearing was published on the City’s website for no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the City Council public hearing; and WHEREAS, at the public hearing, the City Council received and considered all relevant evidence and testimony from City staff and other interested parties, including the public at large; and

1.

Required, See Section 5.04.C

Required, Section 5.04.C

Required, Section 5.04.C

Required, Section 5.04.C

15% of lot width, up to 20’ maximum

20% of lot width, up to 20’ maximum

40% of lot width, up to 24’ maximum

25% of lot width, up to 30’ maximum

  Garage Limitations

No more than 40% of the front elevation.

If between 30% to 40% of front elevation – at least 12’ behind the front building line.

If less than 30% of the front elevation, at least 4’ behind front elevation or 12’ behind the front entry feature, whichever is greater Otherwise, side-loaded, rear-loaded, or detached garages shall be used.

  

No more than 45% of the front elevation, except no limit applies for side facing garages or front-facing garages setback more than 40’ from front lot line.

At least even with or behind the front building line, or 30’ from front lot line, whichever is greater.

Where more than two front-loaded garage bays are allowed, the third bay should be off-set at least 2’ from the two primary bays or individual bays shall be used. 

Section 1.

(frontage areas)

Section 3.

 

Landscape

Section 2. Section 5.02 (D.)(1.) is hereby amended as follows: Design Objectives. Frontage types shall be applied to meet the following design objectives: a.

Enhance the image of neighborhoods by coordinating streetscape investment with private lot and building investment. b.

Design frontages to the particular context of the neighborhood, block and street. c.

Design frontages to limit areas designated for vehicles and provide visual interest using landscape design. d.

Coordinate development across several lots, considering the cumulative impacts on streetscapes from access, parking, and landscape design. e.

Orient all buildings and lots to the public street or to common open spaces that serve as an extension of the streetscape and public realm. f.

Limit the extent of frontages and building facades designed for car access and emphasize the extent designed for social spaces and pedestrian access, particularly on narrower lots, walkable streets, or neighborhoods intended for more compact, walkable development.

30’+

Driveway Width (w/in first 20’) [1]

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Brighton, Colorado, as follows:

8.

Promote the conservation of water supplies through the use of water-wise landscaping materials and efficient water application.

25’+ 15’ – 25’, provided any front-loaded garage remains at least 12’ back from the Front Building Line.

Front Entry Feature

WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed amendment to the Brighton Municipal Code, Chapter 17, Land Use & Development Code, and has found the amendment, as provided herein, is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare.

Section 5.01 (8.) is hereby enacted as follows:

25’ – 40’ 15’ – 25’, provided any front-loaded garage remains at least 12’ back from the Front Building Line.

Allocation of space shall be:  

70% to 90% landscape; and 10% to 30% hardscape.

Allocation of space shall be:  

75% to 100% landscape; and 0% to 25% hardscape.



50% minimum landscape area

 

Type I: 6’ minimum buffer on local streets.

Type II: 15’ minimum buffer on collector streets.

Type III: 30’ minimum buffer on sites over 3 acres or arterial streets.

See Section 8.02, Landscape Design for planting requirements. standards and specifications [1] Driveway width limits apply to the lot frontage. This limit shall apply to the first 20’ of the lot depth (Figure 5-2). In cases where driveway width limits and garage limitations prohibit front-loaded garages and driveways on a particular lot, a range of alternative access patterns and garage locations should be used (Figure 5-3).

Table 5-5: Residential Frontage Types & Design Standards Frontage Element

Description / Design Objective

Terrace

Neighborhood Yard

Suburban Yard

Buffer

A shallow open area along a block face that creates a continuous landscape element across multiple frontages and enhances the tighter relationships of buildings along a streetscape, such as courtyards, or gardens.

A small to moderate open area with a building setback from the property line to create consistent landscaped area that emphasizes the buildings relationship to the streetscape and creates a consistent rhythm of building facades along a block.

A small, moderate or large open area with a building setback from the property line to create larger, uninterrupted landscape areas along a block.

A concentrated landscaped area used to soften, screen and separate the site and any potential impacts form the streetscape.

Table 5-4 is hereby amended as follows:

Table 5-4: Residential Frontage Types Frontage Types Terrace

Zoning District

Neighborhood Yard

A/E, A/R, RE 



R-1-B, R-2





R-3

Section 4.

Buffer



R-1, R-1-A

Any civic or institutional or other permitted nonresidential building type

Suburban Yard

 



Table 5-5 is hereby amended as follows:



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7.

Promote the conservation of water supplies through the use of water-wise landscaping materials and efficient water application.

Section 6.

No landscape island shall be less than 8 feet in any dimension and no smaller than 150 square feet.

Any landscape island designed for planting large trees shall be at least 360 square feet; otherwise, large trees should be concentrated in the parking perimeter buffer.

5.

Any perimeter buffer or center landscape strip that contains a sidewalk shall have an average of 6 feet of landscape on each side of the sidewalk in order to contribute to the parking landscape requirement.

6.

Turf or native seed shall not be used in any interior portion of a parking lot.

7.

The Director may approve adjustments to the dimensions in this Section to facilitate infill development or where site constraints hinder the ability to meet the dimensional standards. Any exception shall be based on documentation that the proposed dimensions and arrangements will not require unsafe or impractical maneuvering and may be conditioned on additional requirements to equally or better meet the intent of this article.

Section 10.

Section 7.04 (B.) is hereby amended as follows:

Section 6.04 (A.)(3.) is hereby amended as follows:

3.

Design frontages based on the context of the area, block and street, particularly using water-wise landscape and buffers to screen and separate sites from higher-volume / higher speed streets and using social spaces and human scale design in areas and on streets intended for more compact and walkable development.

Section 7.

4.

Section 6.01 (A.)(7.) is hereby enacted as follows:

Table 6-4 is hereby amended as follows:

Table 6-4: Non-residential Frontage Types Frontage Types Street Design Type Street Front Terrace Buffer (see Section 3.02.C)   Pedestrian / Mixed-use (local)   Avenue (collector)   Boulevard (collector or minor arterial)   Standard Street (local or collector)  [1]   Standard Arterial (minor arterial or major arterial) [1] The Street Front frontage type may be used on Standard Streets where expected speeds are low (below 25 mph) or where on-street parking is permitted to serve as a buffer between traffic and pedestrian access and activity at the building frontage.

Section 8.

Table 6-5 is hereby amended as follows:

B.

Location, Size and Landscape Area. On-site parking shall be designed and located in a manner that mitigates negative impacts on streetscapes and adjacent property. The design standards in Table 7-6, Parking Design are based on the number of parking spaces per lot. The perimeter buffer shall be applied when a parking lot is adjacent to a streetscape or another property.

Section 11.

Total Parking Spaces

Landscape Requirement [1][2]

150 - or more

10% Internal Landscape Islands; AND 15’ Perimeter Buffer

Table 6-5: Non-Residential Frontage Types & Design Standards Street Front

Terrace Frontage

Buffer

Description / Design Objective

A design where buildings front directly on the sidewalk, or a shallow setback with pedestrian enhancements that directly relate to the public streetscape. Buildings, public streetscapes, and private frontage are designed with human scale elements to create active, walkable places.

A shallow open area across multiple frontages along a block face that creates a continuous and consistent relationship of buildings to the streetscape, with landscape elements such as courtyards, gardens or small lawns, or with social spaces designed as an extension of the streetscape such as plazas or patios.

A concentrated landscaped area used to soften, screen and separate the building and site and any potential impacts form the streetscape. The width of the buffer and intensity of landscape is dependent on the design of the streetscape, scale and orientation of the building, or intensity of the use or site elements.

Front Building Line (FBL)

0’ – 10’

10’ – 30’

30’+

80% min.

70% min. in MU - districts; 50% min. in C- districts

N/A, except lots with General or Large Commercial building types set back more than 200’ should have Small Commercial Mixed Use or Pad Site Buildings with Terrace frontages occupying at least 40% of the street frontage as “liner buildings,” so that no more than 60% max. is non-building frontage.

10% of lot width up to 24’ maximum

15% of lot width, up to 30’ maximum

Frontage Element

Required Extent of FBL

Driveway Width [1]

6% Internal Landscape Islands; AND 10’ Perimeter Buffer

50 - 149

6% Internal Landscape Islands; AND 6’ Perimeter Buffer

Under 49 [1] [2]

Any surface parking lot in residential districts shall be behind the front building line or setback at least 30’ from the front lot line, whichever is less.

Trees, shrubs, and landscape islands shall be evenly distributed throughout the parking area.

Section 12.

Figure 7-2 is hereby amended as follows:

30% of lot width, up to 36’ maximum 

Figure 7-2 Parking Design



Design standards for parking, including buffer and landscape islands, depend on its location in relation to adjacent uses, the building and streetscape, and on the size of the parking area. Table 7-6 is based on larger parking areas and parking in the frontage area requiring greater limits or landscape design mitigation than smaller parking areas.

Type I: 6’ minimum buffer on local streets.

Type II: 15’ minimum buffer on collector streets.  Type III: 30’ minimum buffer on sites of 3 acres or more or arterial streets.

See Section 8.02, Landscape Design and Section 8.03, Buffer Design for planting requirements. standards and specifications Driveway width limits apply to all points in front of the front building line and to a depth of at least 30’ from the front lot line. In cases where driveway width limits or prevent private drives to parking areas or service areas, the following configurations should be used to access lots: single lanes to expanded parking and service areas with alternative side or rear exits; shared drives along lot lines; common lanes and access easements internal to block shared by 3 or more lots; or mid-block alleys accessing all lots on the block. Any access beyond these parameters should be designed as a through access drive per Section 3.01.  Streetscape design addresses landscape requirements, however seasonal plantings to enhance the frontage is encouraged.

Landscape (frontage areas)

[1]

Table 7-6 is hereby amended as follows:

Allocation of space shall be: 20% to 90% landscape; and 10% to 80% hardscape.

Table 6-5: Non-Residential Frontage Types & Design Standards Street Front

Frontage Element

Description / Design Objective

A design where buildings front directly on the sidewalk, or a shallow setback with pedestrian enhancements that directly relate to the public streetscape. Buildings, public streetscapes, and private frontage are designed with human scale elements to create active, walkable places.

Terrace Frontage

Buffer

A shallow open area across multiple frontages along a block face that creates a continuous and consistent relationship of buildings to the streetscape, with landscape elements such as courtyards, gardens or social spaces designed as an extension of the streetscape such as plazas or patios.

A concentrated landscaped area used to soften, screen and separate the building and site and any potential impacts form the streetscape. The width of the buffer and intensity of landscape is dependent on the design of the streetscape, scale and orientation of the building, or intensity of the use or site elements.

Table 8-1: Plant Requirements Site Element

Trees

Streetscape and Frontage: The area between the building line and the street, including any plantings required in the ROW, used to create a relationship between

Section 9.

A.

Shrubs

1 large tree per 40’ of lot frontage

Ground Cover [1]

Exceptions

Substitutions

Water-wise landscape or native seed. Native seed shall be prohibited in tree lawns and street rights-of-way.

Detached house, duplex/multi-unit house, and row house building types may have irrigated turf in frontage areas, not including the tree lawn. Irrigated turf shall not exceed 40% of the landscape area or

1 ornamental tree per 30’ of lot frontage may be substituted for large trees (constrained right-ofway or within 10 feet of overhead wires).

Section 13.

Section 8.01 (A.)(10.) is hereby enacted as follows:

10.

Support the provisions of the City’s water dedication policy and water management strategies.

Section 14.

Table 8-1 is hereby amended as follows:

Section 7.04 (A.) is hereby amended as follows:

Parking Landscape Design Objectives. Landscape areas required by Table 7-6, Parking Design shall be arranged to achieve the following design objectives: 1.

All buffers and islands shall have the proper allocation of landscape materials required by Section 8.02 and Section 8.03 and be arranged to provide shade, infiltrate runoff, soften large expanses of pavement and screen parking from adjacent streets and property.

2.

In general, no parking or circulation area expanse shall be more than 200’ in any direction without perimeter buffer, internal island or parking block edge.

3.

Parking modules shall be no more than 40 contiguous spaces without landscape islands through either end caps, center strips, or perimeter buffers.

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B.

Buffer Planting. The planting requirements in Table 8-2: Buffer Planting Requirements shall be used to buffer and screen more intense uses or elements of a site according to the design objectives of this section. The buffer width may include any streetscape and frontage, setback, parking perimeter buffer or other open space requirement such that the larger requirement will control. Efficient site design can allow the area to meet multiple requirements. Where these areas overlap, the plants may meet multiple requirements, provided the design objectives are met and the greater of the requirements in Table 8-1 and 8-2 applies.

Table 8-1: Plant Requirements Site Element

Trees

Shrubs

Ground Cover [1]

the site and the public realm.

Exceptions

Substitutions

1,000 s.f., whichever is less, and shall be a minimum of 8’ in all directions.

Section 18.

Corner lots shall meet this requirement on street side lot lines at a rate of 50% of the Streetscape and Frontage requirement.

Water-wise landscape.

Foundation. Areas along the building frontage used to provide accents and soften larger expanses of buildings.

1 ornamental tree per 30’ of building frontage for buildings setback more than 20’ from the front lot line.

8 shrubs per 30’ of building frontages.

Civic building types and publicly owned buildings may place foundation landscaping anywhere on the site.

Evergreen trees may be substituted for ornamental trees at a rate of 1 for 1 for up to 50% of the requirement.

3 ornamental grasses may be substituted for each shrub for up to 50% of the requirement.

Seasonal planting beds or pots associated with the entrance may substitute for any building located closer than 8’ to the front lot line.

Side and rear elevations that face public right-of-way or access drives shall provide this standard on at least 25% of the building.

Parking. Areas on the perimeter, or interior of parking where landscape is used to soften the appearance, mitigate heat gain and infiltrate stormwater.

1 large tree per 40’ of parking perimeter; AND 1 large tree per 40 parking spaces (allocated to the perimeter, medians or islands).

Water-wise landscape or native seed. Native seed shall be prohibited on the interior of a parking lot.

Ornamental trees may be substituted for large trees at a rate of 2 for 1 for up to 50% of the requirement.

Evergreen trees may be substituted for large trees at a rate of 2 for 1 for up to 50% of the perimeter requirement that does not face a front lot line.

8 shrubs per 30’ of perimeter.

3 ornamental grasses may be substituted for each shrub for up to 50% of the requirement.

Table 8-1: Plant Requirements Site Element

Trees

Shrubs

Ground Cover [1]

Buffers. Areas of a site that require additional landscape to mitigate potential impacts on streetscape or adjacent property.

See Section 8.03.

See Section 8.03.

Water-wise landscape or native seed.

Civic and Open Spaces.

Areas of the site or area designed as part of a broader system of formal and natural open spaces.

Exceptions

Type and Applicability

Planting: 1 large tree per 40’ or 1 ornamental per 20’ Type I – A low-level screen and physical separation used for aesthetic purposes, particularly around site utility elements, walkways, or parking areas along pedestrian oriented streetscapes.



A 2.5’ to 4’ decorative wall or fence as an alternative or in more constrained areas along the streetscape; 3’ berm provides low screening and physical separation in wider areas in association with required parking landscape.

Width: Average of 15’ Type II – A moderately planted area used to separate and soften transitions between more intense portions of sites between generally compatible land uses.

Planting: 1 large tree per 60’ or 1 ornamental per 30’ 1 shrub per 5’ 1 evergreen tree per 60’ Variation: A 6’ fence or ornamental wall compatible with the materials of the building may be used with a lesser combination of plants (up to 50% less), or with a smaller space (8’ min.).

Width: Average of 30’ Planting: 1 large tree per 60’

Type III – A densely planted area intended to mitigate noise and create a visual barrier between intense site conditions or potentially incompatible land use adjacencies, or for large scale uses along major streets.

Substitutions

1 ornamental per 60’ 1 evergreen tree per 60’ 1 shrub per 5’ Variation: A 3’ – 4’ berm or fence or wall that provides a visual 6’ – 7’ barrier may be used with a lesser combination of plants (up to 50% less), or with a smaller space (15’ min.). Berms shall have a maximum slope of 3:1 and shall not be constructed within the drip line of any existing tree.

Table 8-3 is hereby amended as follows:

Zoning of Proposed Development

See Section 3.02.

Artificial turf may be used in lieu of irrigated turf on athletic fields or designated recreation areas approved by the Director.

See Section 3.02.

Water-wise landscape, native seed, or non-living landscape materials.

Backyards of the detached house, duplex/multi-unit house, and row house building types may have irrigated turf, water-wise landscape, non-living landscape materials,

Ground Cover [1]

Exceptions

12 five-gallon shrubs may be substituted for 1 large tree.

10 five-gallon shrubs may be substituted for 1 ornamental tree.

10 five-gallon shrubs may be substituted for 1 evergreen tree.

3 one-gallon perennials may be substituted for 1 shrub.

3 one-gallon ornamental grasses may be substituted for 1 shrub for up to 50% of the requirement.

The required landscape material may be installed in an alternative location on the site.

Artificial turf may be used in lieu of irrigated turf on athletic fields or designated recreation areas approved by the Director.

Zoning Adjacent to Development

C-3, I-1 & I-2

DT, BP, MUCC & MU-R/EC

C-O, C-1, C-2 & MU-NC

R-2, R-3 & MH

A/R, A/E, RE R-1, R-1-A & R-1-B

A/R, A/E, RE, R1, R-1-A & R-1-B

Type III

Type III

Type II

Type II

Type II*

R-2, R-3 & MH

Type III

Type III

Type II

C-O, C-1, C-2 & MU-NC

Type III

Type II

DT, BP, MU-CC & MU-R/EC

Type II

Type II

Type II

Trees

Shrubs

Other

Substitutions

Sections 8.02 (D.)(1.)(d.) and 8.02 (D.)(1.)(e.) are hereby repealed in their entirety.

Section 16.

Section 8.02 (D.)(2.) is hereby amended as follows:

Type III

O, PL

native seed, or any combination thereof.

All other building types, development sites, and landscape tracts shall limit irrigated turf to designated recreation areas approved by the Director.

[1] Native seed may not be appropriate in all contexts and its usage and seed mix shall require approval by the Director based on overall appearance, ability to maintain, height at maturity, and durability in the location where it is to be installed.

Section 8.03 (D.) is hereby amended as follows:

D.

General Screening. All of the following shall be screened from streets or adjacent property by placement of

Table 8-4: Plant Specifications buildings or open space, dense evergreen vegetation, a decorative opaque fence or wall complementing the

architectural details and materials of the building, or a combination of these screening strategies. Where design

Typeof the building, frontages, open space, buffers and Specification other site requirements do not adequately screen these elements, the Director may require additional planting to achieve the design objectives of this section.

Large (Shade) Tree

Perennials

Use larger and vertical landscape elements to frame entries and anchor the corners of buildings.

Section 17.

Section 8.03 (B.) is hereby amended as follows:

Type II

Section 20.

Shrubs and other plantings shall be located within 8 feet of the foundation, adjacent to internal sidewalks along the façade of a building, or along the perimeter of a patio when the patio adjoins Shrub the building.

c.

Type III

Parking areas within 50 feet of any public street or through access drive shall have a Type I buffer for lots under 50 spaces, and a Type II buffer for lots of 50 spaces or more.

Any lots that back to a collector or arterial street shall require a Type III buffer. (See Sections 3.01 and 3.02 for more effective and efficient ways to design blocks and lots in association with transitions in the street networks, streetscapes, and open and civic space system).

Any lots adjacent to a highway or expressway shall require a Type III buffer, except that the width shall be increased to 100’ for residential development and 50’ for mixed-use, commercial or industrial development.

Agriculture uses that may use occasional heavy equipment or machinery should be buffered from residential uses with a Type III buffer. In cases where residences are proposed in proximity to existing agriculture or within agriculture preservation areas, the buffer shall be incorporated into the residential project design.

Lots adjacent to unincorporated land or land annexed to another city shall base the buffer on the most similar Brighton zoning district to the adjacent land’s current zoning as determined by the Director.

The Director may require an alternate buffer type or modified buffer not specified in this table based on the intensity of the proposed use (considering factors such as noise, lighting, site activity, and hazardous materials) and the potential for impacts to surrounding properties. * Type II buffers are only required in the A/R, A/E, RE, R-1, R-1-A and R-1-B districts for permitted non-residential uses adjacent to residential lots.

Foundation Trees & Shrubs. Foundation plantings shall be located in open spaces abutting the building or in 1.

Ornamental Tree planting beds associated with the design of any hardscape along the building frontage.

2. a.

Ornamental and evergreen trees shall be located within 20 feet from the building.

Evergreen Tree 3. b.

O, PL

C-3, I-1 & I-2

Table 8-1: Plant Requirements

2.

1 shrub per 2.5 feet Variation: the shrub rate may be reduced in combination with the following:



Section 19.

All Other Unbuilt or Unpaved Areas of a Site.

Section 15.

Buffer Planting Requirement Width: 6’ min.

Table 8-3: Buffer Types & Application

Site Constraints. Any element where site constraints such as easements prevent the installation of trees or shrubs (subject to approval by the Director).

Site Element

Table 8-2 is hereby amended as follows:

Table 8-2: Buffer Planting Requirements

4.

5.

Ground Cover 6.

2” caliper; Mature height of at least 30’

Electrical and mechanical equipment such as transformers, air conditioners, or communication 2” caliper; 8’and to 10’ minimum whether planting height for multi-stemmed; Mature height of at least 15’ equipment antennas ground-, wall- or roof-mounted.

Permanent or temporary outdoor storage areas.

6’ to 8’ minimum planting containers height; Matureshall heightbe of atenclosed least 10’. Evergreens with mature heights of Trash and recycling by a decorative opaque fence or wall 30’ or more may be as largedetails trees. and materials of the building. If located in a prominently complementing theclassified architectural visible area of the site, the trash enclosure shall be further screened using dense evergreen vegetation.

24” or 5-gallon minimum container Utility stations or fixtures.

Delivery and vehicle service bays, except that bays do not need to be screened from adjacent 1-gallon container property with the same or more intense zoning.

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Agriculture uses that may use occasional heavy equipment or machinery should be buffered from residential uses with a Type III buffer. In cases where residences are proposed in proximity to existing agriculture or within agriculture preservation areas, the buffer shall be incorporated into the residential project design.

Lots adjacent to unincorporated land or land annexed to another city shall base the buffer on the most similar Brighton zoning district to the adjacent land’s current zoning as determined by the Director.

The Director may require an alternate buffer type or modified buffer not specified in this table based on the intensity of the proposed use (considering factors such as noise, lighting, site activity, and hazardous materials) and the potential for impacts to surrounding properties.

BSB2903 Continued From Last Page * Type II buffers are only required in the A/R, A/E, RE, R-1, R-1-A and R-1-B districts for permitted non-residential uses adjacent to residential lots.

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Drive-through or drive-up service lanes.

Section 21. Table 8-4 is hereby amended as follows:

Table 8-4: Plant Specifications Type

7.

8.

The irrigation system shall deliver water efficiently and uniformly and shall be appropriate to the needs of the plant materials. Install efficient automatic irrigation systems that incorporate water conservation measures, including spray heads for ground cover and drip irrigation for shrubs and trees, and high-efficiency or precision nozzles. Provide regular and attentive maintenance to ensure irrigation systems are functioning properly.

9.

Irrigation shall be provided to effectively establish the landscape and to maintain plant life that requires supplemental water on a regular or periodic basis, or in periods of drought.

10.

Temporary irrigation may be provided for native seeds, but all shrubs, trees, and ornamental grasses shall be served by a permanent irrigation system. Temporary irrigation shall be installed above grade and shall be allowed for no more than two growing seasons. The temporary irrigation shall be removed at the conclusion of the second growing season.

Specification

Large (Shade) Tree

2” caliper; Mature height of at least 30’

Ornamental Tree

2” caliper; 8’ to 10’ minimum planting height for multi-stemmed; Mature height of at least 15’

Evergreen Tree

6’ to 8’ minimum planting height; Mature height of at least 10’. Evergreens with mature heights of 30’ or more may be classified as large trees.

Table 8-4: Plant Specifications

Irrigated turf/native seed may be installed as sod, plugs, or seed. Bluegrass, fescue, buffalo grass, and container other grasses commercially grown as sod shall be installed by sodding. Seed 24” or 5-gallon minimum 11. installation shall be by drilling or hydroseeding including a mulch and tackifier.

Shrub

1-gallon container

Perennials

Criteria Manual shall be used in areas of concentrated runoff.

Incorporate soil amendments and use of organic mulches that reduce water loss and limit erosion.

All plant areas should receive soil amendments of at least 3 cubic yards per 1,000 square feet and soil should be loosened to provide water and air infiltration for improved root development.

Alternative sources of irrigation for all landscape areas are encouraged, and may include:

Native seed is established when no more than 10 percent of the native seed area consists of a. non-native species or weeds. In addition, no bare areas shall be larger than 12 inches by 12 b.

Irrigated turf/native may seed be installed sod, plugs, Bluegrass, fescue, buffalo inches.seed Native areasas may resultorinseed. a higher incidence of weeds, therefore, a plan for grass, and establishment other grasses commercially grown as sodshall shall be by sodding.

Seed and maintenance beinstalled indicated on all landscape documents and shall include installation shall be by drilling or hydroseeding including a mulch and tackifier. a weed control and removal program, mowing schedule, and trash clean-up.

Table Ground8-4: Cover Plant Specifications Areas designed for vegetative cover shall have full coverage within 2 growing seasons

Irrigated Turf/Native Seed

General

seasonal conditions within 2 years following planting.

(See limits on irrigated turf areas and native seed in Table 8-1: Plant Requirements) Plants used for screening and buffers shall achieve the required opacity and function in its winter seasonal conditions within 2 years following planting.

General

Table 8-5: Tree Diversity Trees TableRequired 8-5: Tree Diversity Required Trees

Diversity

Hardscape. Impermeable ground surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, and modular paving.

At least 2 genus

Irrigated Turf. Grasses planted as a landscaping ground cover that may be mowed and maintained for use as a lawn area or play surface. Irrigated turf does not include ornamental grasses, grasses that are native to the local environment, grasses that do not generally require supplemental water, or inorganic substitutes commonly referred to as artificial turf.

No more than 50% of any one genus

No more than 50% of any one genus

least 3 genus At least 3At genus

30+30+

Landscape. The permeable area of a site not covered by buildings, parking, outside storage, sidewalks and driveways.

Landscape may include irrigated turf, native seed, planting beds including trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, or flowers; natural features such as boulders, rock and wood mulch; and structural features including, but not limited to, screen walls, fences or benches.

No more No thanmore 33% ofthan any one genus 33% of any one genus Section 23. Section 8.04 (E.) is hereby amended as follows:

E.

Water-wise Landscape. All landscape plans shall conserve water with landscape materials and design techniques using the following water-wise principles.

1.

Incorporate a “zoned planting scheme” to reduce water demand by grouping plants with similar water requirements together in the same hydrozone.

2.

New irrigated turf shall be limited to areas specified in Table 8-1.

3.

Existing irrigated turf may be converted to a turf species that requires less water (for example, Kentucky Bluegrass converted to Buffalograss or Bermudagrass).

4.

Choose plants from the Plant Specifications in Section 8.04 for trees, shrubs, and to create a living ground cover of at least 50% of the landscape area based on mature size of vegetation.

Native seed may not be appropriate in all contexts and its usage and seed mix shall require approval by the Director based on overall appearance, ability to maintain, height at maturity, and durability in the location where it is to be installed.

5.

6.

No more than 50% of the landscape area may be covered with non-living materials including bark mulch, wood chips, rock, stone, gravel, or cobble. a.

The design of non-living landscape areas shall include a diversity of colors and textures to reduce the visual harshness of large expanses of one material.

b.

The use of boulders, pavers, or similar natural materials is encouraged so long as they are designed and arranged in a way that can infiltrate runoff through associated planting areas.

c.

Section 25. The following definitions are hereby enacted in Section 11.03:

Designated Recreation Areas. Areas of the landscape dedicated to active play where irrigated turf or artificial turf may be used as the playing surface. This may include athletic fields, golf courses, and other similar areas where irrigated turf is commonly used as the surface for outdoor activities.

Diversity

At least 2 genus

manner as parking, buildings or other details. Plant material which fails to grow or which exhibits evidence of insect pests, disease, and/or damage shall be appropriately treated, and any plant in danger of dying may be ordered to be removed and replaced by the Director.

Artificial Turf. Material used on athletic fields and designated recreation areas approved by the Director that is designed to mimic the appearance and functionality of well-maintained irrigated turf.

Section 22. Table 8-5 is hereby amended as follows:

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Rainwater harvesting in accordance with State law may be used to augment permanent irrigation systems provided that the systems used to harvest and store the water are designed to prevent intrusion of trash, insects, and animals.

Native seed is established when no more than 10 percent of the native seed area consists of Section 24. Section 8.04 (F.) is hereby amended as follows: non-native (See specieslimits or weeds.

In addition,turf no bare areas be larger than inches8-1: by 12Plant Requirements) on irrigated areas andshall native seed in12Table inches. Native seed areas may result in a higher incidence of weeds, therefore, a plan for F. Maintenance. All landscape plans shall include installation specifications, method of maintenance including a system and statement of maintenance methods. All plantings shall be properly maintained. All elements establishment and maintenance shall be indicated on all landscape documents shall include Plants used for screening and buffers shall achieve theand required opacity and functionwatering in its winter of an approved landscape plan including plant materials shall be considered elements of the project in the same a weed control and removal program, mowing schedule, and trash clean-up.

Irrigated Turf/Native Seed

1- 29

Non-potable irrigation.

Wood mulch and crusher fines shall be prohibited in drainage swales or areas of ponding water such as detention ponds. Rock mulch or other means of stabilization designed in accordance with the Mile High Flood District’s Urban Storm Drainage Legal Notice No.: BSB2903 First Publication: January 4, 2024

Non-living Landscape Materials. Non-living landscape materials are materials include bark mulch, wood chips, rock, stone, gravel, or cobble, but shall not include artificial turf.

Tree lawn. The landscaped area between the back of the curb and the sidewalk.

Section 26. All sections, subsections, and definitions of the LUDC not expressly amended or modified herein remain in full force and effect.

Section 27. The City Council finds determines that the proposed code amendments further the purposes of these regulations in Section 1.01.C.; that the proposed code amendment is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and has been considered for both its long-range effects, as well as immediate impacts; that the amendment promotes the public safety, health, and general welfare of the community in the City of Brighton; and that the amendment improves the effectiveness and efficiency of administering the Land Development Code.

Section 28. As provided in City Charter Section 5.9(A), this Ordinance, either as presented or as amended, shall be published in full as it was adopted after the initial reading. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after its final publication, as provided in City Charter Section 5.8.

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED, THIS 19th DAY OF December 2023 CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO /s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ YASMINA GIBBONS, Deputy City Attorney Last Publication: January 4, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AND ON THE CITY OF BRIGHTON WEBSITE.

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Legal Notice No. BSB2906 First Publication: January 4, 2024 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Defendants, EDGAR PAYTA SANCHEZ et al

Public Notice

Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO. 2435 INTRODUCED BY: Green

NOTICE OF BUDGET

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF BUSINESSES PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY THIS 19th DAY OF DECEMBER 2023.

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO /s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ ALICIA CALDERÓN, City Attorney A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AND ON THE CITY OF BRIGHTON WEBSITE. Legal Notice No. BSB2905 First Publication: January 4, 2024 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 2437 INTRODUCED BY: Green AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 13-4-10 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WATER DEDICATION OR PAYMENT OF FEE-IN-LIEU OF WATER DEDICATION INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY THIS 19th DAY OF DECEMBER 2023.

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO /s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ YASMINA GIBBONS, Deputy City Attorney A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AND ON THE CITY OF BRIGHTON WEBSITE. Legal Notice No. BSB2907 First Publication: January 4, 2024 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 2436 INTRODUCED BY: Padilla AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 2-40 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE BRIGHTON HOUSING AUTHORITY INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY THIS 19th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2023.

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO /s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ ALICIA CALDERÓN, City Attorney A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON THAT THE BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2024 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BRIGHTON AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024 AT 6:00 P.M. AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 500 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE, BRIGHTON, COLORADO. THE AMENDMENT TO THE 2024 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON IS ON FILE IN THE CITY OF BRIGHTON CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING. ANY INTERESTED CITIZEN MAY INSPECT THE AMENDMENT DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. IT IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE WWW.BRIGHTONCO.GOV. ANY CITIZEN MAY APPEAR AT THE PUBLIC MEETING AND WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON SAID BUDGET AMENDMENT IF THEY SO DESIRE. ANY CITIZEN MAY FILE ANY WRITTEN OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENT. BY: KAYLA BARBER-PERROTTA BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MANAGER CITY OF BRIGHTON Legal Notice No. BSB2908 First Publication: January 4, 2024 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 2434 INTRODUCED BY: Blackhurst AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, GRANTING A PERPETUAL EASEMENT TO UNITED POWER, INC. OVER A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID EASEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY THIS 19th DAY OF December 2023.

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO /s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ MICHAEL DAVIS, Assistant City Attorney A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AND ON THE CITY OF BRIGHTON WEBSITE. Legal Notice No. BSB2904 First Publication: January 4, 2024 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, Adams COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2023CV030698 DIVISION NO. W INITIAL COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM Plaintiff, Bromley Park Community Associa-

v.

Regarding: LOT 13, BLOCK 3, BROMLEY PARK FILNG NO. 5, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: CO 80601

5253 Killdeer St, Brighton

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Adams County, Colorado at 9:00 A.M., on the 1st day of February 2024, at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601: phone number 303-655-3272. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Department of Adams County, Colorado.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BURAU (CFBP), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSUE PROCESS.

2001 FORD F250 VIN ENDING IN D57184

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

Legal Notice No. BSB2915 First Publication: January 4, 2024 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Further, you are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes, certain sections of which are attached hereto.

In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. Further, you are advised that the attached Colorado statutes merely set forth the applicable portions of Colorado statutory law relating to curative and redemption rights; therefore, you should read and review all the applicable statutes and laws in order to determine the requisite procedures and provisions which control your rights in the subject property.

DATED in Colorado this 8th day of November, 2023.

Gene R. Claps Sheriff of Adams County, Colorado ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202

RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order and Decree of Foreclosure and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq.

Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 3838-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to a Court Order and Decree dated October 2, 2023, and C.R.S. 38-38101 et seq., by Bromley Park Community Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded on May 25, 2022 at Rec. No. 2022000046715, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Community Declaration for Bromley Park recorded on July 17, 1998at Reception No. C0420512 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Bromley Park Community Association, Inc., WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS.

Legal Notice No. BSB2859 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publicatio January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

A notice of intent to redeem filed pursuant to section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the officer no later than eight (8) business days after the sale.

In this regard, you may desire and are advised to consult with your own private attorney.

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE

Public Notice T&R AUTO REPAIR Is selling 303-659-6747

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM

You may have an interest in the real property being affected or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure. You may have the right to redeem the real property, or you may have the right to cure a default under the instrument being foreclosed. Any Notice of Intent to Cure must be filed no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. A notice of intent to cure filed pursuant to section 38-38-104 shall be filed with the officer at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or any date to which the sale is continued.

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Fulton Irrigating Ditch Company will be held at METRO WATER RECOVERY, NORTHERN TREATMENT PLANT in the Visitors Center, located at 51 Baseline Road, Brighton, Colorado (northwest corner of East 168th Avenue and Highway 85), on MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024, at 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon for the election of five directors and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

It is important that a quorum be present. It is important that you be present or give your proxy to someone who will be present, or you may designate one of the present board members to vote your stock. The present board members are: Dave Petrocco, Sr., Scott Olsen, Tricia Williams, Robert T. Sakata, and Marv Falconberg. Mail your proxy to the Secretary at 25 South Fourth Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601. If you are not present, your representative will vote your stock.

If you are present, you may revoke the proxy and vote your own stock.

It is important that a majority of all the stock; namely 3,600 shares, be present in person or by proxy.

Legal Notice No. BSB2911 First Publication: January 4, 2024 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

2010 TOYOTA COROLLA VIN ENDING IN 506003

Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William F. Chartier a/k/a William Chartier a/k/a Bill Chartier, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 368 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 April 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

William F. Chartier Jr. Personal Representative 6811 E 121st Dr Brighton, CO 80602 Legal Notice No. BSB2899 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: January 11, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marilyn Jean Kaiser, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 362 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 April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kent Kaiser Personal Representative 1003 Equinox Drive Erie, CO 80516 Legal Notice No. BSB2891 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Samuel T. Edwards Cathey III, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 365

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 May 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Marylee K Ortiz Personal Representative 1040 Sheldon dr Denver, CO, 80229 Legal Notice No. BSB2909 First Publication: January 4, 2024 Last Publication: January 18, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DOROTHY LORRAINE VARGAS, a.k.a. DOROTHY L. VARGAS, a.k.a. DOROTHY VARGAS, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30883 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 April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Leonard Kenneth Vargas Personal Representative c/o Werth Law LLC P.O. Box 808 Brighton, CO 80601 Legal Notice No. BSB2892 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Timothy J. Frank, aka Timothy John Frank, aka Timothy Frank, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 030962 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 April 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

A/K/A Linda Olson, A/K/A “Ole”Olson, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30957 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 April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jeffrey Olson Personal Representative 1531 E. Mineral Place Centennial, CO 80122 Legal Notice No. BSB2888 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Babe Henry Haviland, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30975

Jodene Clarke Monroe Personal Representative c/o Schafer Thomas Maez PC 4 Garden Center, Suite 200 Broomfield, CO 80020

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 May 6, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. BSB2895 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: January 11, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Kimberly A. Barr, Attorney for Personal Representative Lyons Gaddis, P.C. PO Box 978 Longmont, Colorado 80501

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kathy Ann Shank a/k/a Kathy A. Shank, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30973 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 May 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Paula Shank Personal Representative 13075 E 25th Pl Aurora CO 80011 John F. Cook Attorney for Personal Representative 12101 E 2nd Ave Suite 102 Aurora, CO 80011 (303)363-6200 cookjohnf1@qwestoffice.net Legal Notice No. BSB2914 First Publication: January 4, 2024 Last Publication: January 18, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Linda Lee Olson, A/K/A Linda L. Olson,

Legal Notice No. BSB2912 First Publication: January 4, 2024 Last Publication: January 18, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

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 April 30, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

William F. Chartier Jr. Personal Representative 6811 E 121st Dr Brighton, CO 80602 Legal Notice No. BSB2898 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: January 11, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Delores Ojeda, a/k/a Delores T. Ojeda, a/k/a Delores Tetzlaff Ojeda, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30944 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 April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Casey L. Williams, #39117 Attorney for Michael A. Ojeda Personal Representative 203 Telluride Street, #400 Brighton, CO 80601 Legal Notice No. BSB2882 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Danny Lee Barber, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 371

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Brenda A Banks a/k/a Brenda Banks, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 257

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 April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

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 April 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Danna Barber Personal Representative Box 648 Bennett, CO 80102

Karla Banks, Chester Banks III, & Dannea Banks Co-Personal Representatives 815 S Geneva Street Aurora, CO 80247

Legal Notice No. BSB2883 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JADE MARIE CHARTIER a/k/a JADE M. CHARTIER a/k/a JADE CHARTIER, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 369

Legal Notice No. BSB2896 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: January 11, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Case Number: 2023 PR 440 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 April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael C. Martin Personal Representative 23550 East 155th Way, Brighton, CO 80603 Legal Notice No. BSB2885 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DAVID WAYNE NICE, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30829 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 May 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Rodney C. Atherton – AEGIS Law, LLC 6870 W. 52nd Ave., Suite 203 Arvada, CO 80002 Legal Notice No. BSB2913 First Publication: January 4, 2024 Last Publication: January 18, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 19, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Adrianna Marie Peterson be changed to Audri Marie Martinez Case No.: 23 C 1914 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. BSB2916 First Publication: January 4, 2024 Last Publication: January 18, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other) Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: Carrie Berlin and Brenda Berlin FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD And Concerning

Kimberly Mae Kovinchick, Randall Jones, Jr. John Doe and All Possible Others, RESPONDENTS Case Number: 2023JA106 Division: T1

Attorney for Petitioners Carrie and Brenda Berlin Kerry Simpson, Esq. Atty. Reg.# 35514 Grob & Eirich, LLC 12596 W. Bayaud Ave., Suite 390, Lakewood, CO 80228 Phone Number: 303-679-8266 Email: Kerry@grobeirich.com FAX Number: 303-679-8960 NOTICE OF HEARING

To: Kimberly Mae Kovinchick Randall Jones, Jr. John Doe and All Possible Others Pursuant to § 19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/ have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child.

X lf applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on February 14, 2024 (date), at 9:00 a.m. (time) in the court location identified above: Adams County Combined Court, Division T1 at 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s).

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The money being requested by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, alongside Gov. Jared Polis, would go toward paying four state lawyers to operate out of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Colorado. They would act as federal prosecutors specifically focused on gun crimes, including firearms’ possession charges against those so-called previous offenders.

There are four lawyers from the Denver City Attorney’s Office and one lawyer from the Aurora City Attorney’s Office who are already doing just that as part of a program created by U.S. Attorney Cole Finegan, the top federal prosecutor in the state. They started their work earlier this year and have already taken on dozens of cases.

Finegan said the initiative is

Public Notices Metropolitan Districts Public Notice Notice of Public Hearing on Petition for Inclusion Of Real Property into Recreation District Frederick, Colorado - PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at 6:30 PM on January 17, 2024 the Board of Directors of the CARBON VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT will hold a public hearing to consider a Petition of Inclusion by DENMORE PROPERTY to be included into the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District’s boundaries with the following legal description of real property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION – PART OF THE SOUTH HALF AND SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6 AND ASSUMING THE SOUTH LINE OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAIDSECTION 6 BEARS S88°48’45”E, A DISTANCE OF 2640.47 FEET MONMENTED ON THE WEST BY A 2.5” ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED “LS 31169” IN A MONUMENT BOX AND ON THE EAST BY A NUMBER 6 REBAR WITH 3” BRASS CAP, STAMPING ILLEGIBLE, IN A MONUMENT BOX, WITH ALL OTHER BEARINGS RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE NORTH 43°58’50” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 42.55 FEET TO THE INERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND THE WEST LINE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD NUMBER 15, BOTH RECORDED AT THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE AT BOOK 86, PAGE 273 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88°48’45” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 2610.61 FEET, ON SAID NORTH LINE TO AN ANGLE POINT THERIN; THENCE NORTH 89°34’24” WEST, A DIS-

the scope of that work has been limited.

“I think an obligation we all have as public servants, and as people involved in law enforcement, is to be creative and to try to find different ways to get criminals off the street,” said Finegan, who served as Denver’s city attorney under thenMayor John Hickenlooper. “If we have people walking around in our communities who are felons in possession of guns they shouldn’t be in possession of (committing crimes in the community), then we should get them off the street.”

Finegan said he originally wanted to recruit prosecutors from district attorney’s offices across Colorado for the initiative after hearing complaints from district attorneys about the changes to the state’s gun possession laws, but that option didn’t pan out. That’s when he turned to the city attorney’s offices in Denver and Aurora.

Denver City Attorney Kerry Tip-

per said the program with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which costs Denver about $633,000 annually, was started under her predecessor, Kristin Bronson. Tipper views it as a big success.

“To have four folks who are just focused on (gun) crimes in Denver — I think that has made a difference in the safety of Denver’s residents,” said Tipper, a former state representative.

One of the federal cases the lawyers from the Denver City Attorney’s Office are pursuing is against a man previously convicted of felony drug crimes who used a stolen handgun in a downtown Denver shooting.

Edward Martin Jones’ conviction and 32-year prison sentence in the shooting were tossed in December 2022 by the Colorado Court of Appeals on a speedy-trial technicality, after which federal prosecutors charged him in June with being a previous offender in possession of a weapon.

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TANCE OF 54.32 FEET ON SAID NORTH LINE TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF FIRESTONE TRAIL ANNEXATION NO. 2, RECORDED AT SAID CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2928666; THENCE NORTH 29°40’27” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1409.92 FEET ON SAID EASTERLY LINE; THENCE NORTH 29°41’50” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 3103.28 FEET ON SAID EASTERLY LINE TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 6; THEN SOUTH 88°04’45” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 488.26 FEET ON SAID NORTH LINE TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID WELD COUNTY ROAD NUMBER 15; THENCE SOUTH 00°51’35” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1338.82 FEET ON SAID WESTERLY LINE TO AN ANGLE POINT THERIN; THEN SOUTH 00°51’05” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 2620.47 FEET ON SAID WESTERLY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINING 6,250,139 SQUARE FEET OR 143.484 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING PARCEL OF LAND; PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6 AND ASSUMING THE SOUTH LINE OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 6 BEARS S88°48’45”E, A DISTANCE OF 2640.47 FEET MONMENTED ON THE WEST BY A 2.5” ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED “LS 31169” IN A MONUMENT BOX AND ON THE EAST BY A NUMBER 6 REBAR WITH 3” BRASS CAP, STAMPING ILLEGIBLE, IN A MONUMENT BOX, WITH ALL OTHER BEARINGS RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE NORTH 32°44’06” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 72.31 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 88°48’45” WEST, A DISTANCE 829.07 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°51’05” EAST, A

DISTANCE OF 553.64 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49°44’15” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 126.52 FEET; THENCE NORTH 40°15’45” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 32.85 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49°27’45” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 146.44 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°08’57” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 645.47 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°51’05” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 763.28 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SAID EXCEPTION PARCEL CONTAINING A CALCULATED AREA OF 612,263 SQUARE FEET OR 14.056 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. THE NET AREA OF SAID PARCEL CONTAINING A CALCULATED AREA OF 5,637,876 SQUARE FEET OR 129.428 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. ALL LINEAL DISTANCES ARE REPRESENTED IN U.S. SURVEY FEET. Copies of the Petition and the legal description of the property is subject to the above-mentioned inclusion may be obtained from Bryan Hostetler, 151 Grant Avenue, Firestone, Colorado, 80520.

The public hearing will be held at the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District Active Adult Center located at 6615 Frederick Way, Frederick, Colorado, January 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM. Questions prior to the public meeting should be directed to Bryan Hostetler, Business and Finance Director, (303) 833-3660 Ext. 104.

All interested persons, municipalities or counties that may be able to provide service to the real property, shall appear at the public hearing and show cause, in writing, why the Board of Directors of the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District should/should not adopt a final resolution and order approving the inclusion of the aboveidentified real property. The Board of Directors may continue the public hearing to a subsequent meeting. The failure of any person within the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his or her part to the inclusion of the property.

Dean Rummel, Executive Director Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District

For more information or to view Petitions for Inclusion, please contact Bryan Hostetler at bhostetler@cvprd.com.

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Misc. Private Legals Public Notice To all persons unknown including any heirs, sucessors and assigns of James R. Macon or Ruby E. Macon claiming a mineral interest in BOOMSLANG WELLS AND BIG MOUNTAIN VIPER WELLS, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 59 WEST, SECTION 17, S/2, COUNTY OF WELD: a Petition to Determine Heirship/Devisee’s Interest in Property Pursuant to § 15-12-1302, C.R.S., has been filed in District Court, Weld County, Case No. 2023PR030685 by Stephen James Wilson. The People of the State of Colorado, to the Respondents named above: You are summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Petition filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this Summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Petition in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition without further notice.

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aimed at getting the most dangerous people in the state off the street as efficiently as possible by asking judges to jail them pending trial and then by leveraging the stricter prison penalties that accompany federal criminal convictions.

“When I took this job, one of the things that was really shocking to me was simply how much violent crime we have in Colorado and how many guns we have in Colorado,” said Finegan, who was appointed

by President Joe Biden. “There’s a small group of people that really perpetrates a lot of the violent crime in our community.”

Federal prosecutors have long used federal gun laws, and the strict penalties that accompany them, as a way to target violent offenders, particularly people accused of being in gangs and trafficking drugs.

But with only about 45 total prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Colorado, fewer than the number in many district attorney’s offices,

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