Welcome to Erie!
DEAR NEW ERIE RESIDENT,
As you'll soon discover, the Town of Erie offers the best of all of these. With our majestic mountain views and progressive civic vision, we provide a genuine small-town feel with all the reassuring qualities that implies – a sense of community, neighbors who care, and modern amenities plus comforting closeness. We can't wait to see you at our many events, participating in exciting programs through the Community Center, or browsing our historic downtown!
Welcome home!
The results of the Town of Erie 2023 Community Survey tell us that the Town is offering services and amenities that work.
• Nearly nine in ten residents rate their overall quality of life as excellent or good.
• 92% rate Erie as an excellent or good place to live and raise a family.
• 87% of survey respondents report good or excellent customer service from Town of Erie Employees.
• 95% of residents say they talk to their neighbors.
• 96% feel safe in their neighborhood on a regular basis.
• 88% of residents are likely to recommend Erie as a place to live to someone who asks.
For more information visit www.erieco.gov/CommunitySurvey
The Town believes special events keep our community spirit glowing—you’ll have your pick of festivals and unique activities throughout the year. One town favorite is the Erie Town Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival, celebrated every May. See more information about events on page 4 of this booklet.
The Town of Erie’s easy-to-navigate website is a great way to stay connected — especially for new residents. Visit www.erieco.gov to start your search for answers to everything from how to pay your utility bill online to locating the fitness class that’s right for you. Be sure to search for “Notify Me” to register for email or text notifications. Once registered, you’ll stay in-the-know on what’s happening in local government, your neighborhood, and our community. And if for some reason you don’t find the answer you are looking for online, don’t hesitate to give our responsive Town staff a call at 303-926-2700, or email contactus@erieco.gov
PHOTO BY ANDY SCHWARTZ
MARCH
Someone Special Dance
APRIL
Erie Optimist Easter Egg Hunt
Strider Bike Derby
Underwater Easter Egg Hunt
Arbor Day & Earth Day Celebration
MAY
Farmers Market Begins (Weekly on Thursdays)
Spring Clean-Up
Youth Fishing Derby
Erie Town Fair
JUNE
Pride Celebration
Juneteenth Celebration
JULY
July 3rd Fireworks Show
Erie Balloon Launch
Downtown Concerts
Summer Events Summer Events
Concerts in the Park
Summer Movie Series
Farmers Market
Visit us online at erieco.gov/events for more details
AUGUST
National Night Out
Touch-A-Truck
Rad Rover Kids Obstacle Adventure
Downtown Concerts
SEPTEMBER
Farmers Market Ends
Fall Clean-Up
Erie Air Fair
Biscuit Day
Tails & Ales
OCTOBER
Erie Brewfest
Boo! on Briggs Street
Halloween Safety Stop
NOVEMBER
The Pilgrimage Run
DECEMBER
Parade of Lights
Breakfast with Santa
Ways to Connect in Erie
On the Web
• Engage Erie
Stay in the loop on new projects, share ideas, and more. Visit www.erieco.us for more info!
• Pay Utilities Online www.erieco.payacp.com
Applications & Mobile
• Erie Submit
Submit a Service Request, register for a class, pay your utility bill, view maps, download agendas, and more! www.erieco.gov/ErieSubmit
• Notify Me
Sign up to receive alerts & news from the Town of Erie at www.erieco.gov/notifyme
• Social Media
Facebook - @townoferiecolorado
Instagram - @eriecolorado
Broadcast Media & News
• Channel 8
Tune in to Comcast Cable Channel 8 or for HD, Channel 881 (Erie Government Television)
• Erie Edition
A monthly community newsletter sent with your utility bill.
ERIE SUBMIT
ERIE SUBMIT is the official mobile application for the Town of Erie, Colorado providing Erie residents, businesses, and visitors the opportunity to access the Town at anytime from anywhere. It’s quick and easy to open Erie Submit on your mobile device and submit a Service Request, access class registration, link to pay your utility bill, view maps, download agendas, and more!
Available for download on iOS and Android devices! Find links to download or use the tracker in your broswer at www.erieco.gov/ErieSubmit.
• Report a problem
• Submit a Service Request
• Ask a Question
• Get Status Updates
POLICE CONTACT
EMERGENCY - 911 1000 Telleen Avenue Erie, CO 80516
Dispatch/Non-Emergency .... 303-441-4444
Records . 303-926-2800
Code Services 303-441-4444
Restorative Justice 303-926-2841
Animal Control ................ 303-441-4444 www.erieco.gov/Police
MUNICIPAL COURT CONTACT
Call
303-926-2851
Email . emc@erieco.gov www.erieco.gov/MuniCourt
The Erie Police welcomes a myriad of opportunities for the community to connect with YOUR police Department.
Visit www.erieco.gov/PoliceEvents to make a request or send an invitation our way!
• National Night Out
• Restorative Justice
• Community Academy
• Youth Academy
• Bicycle Patrols
• Volunteers in Police Services
EMERGENCY ALERTS
ALL residents in Erie should register for emergency alerts through the Boulder County system to receive notifications within the Town of Erie boundaries (no matter which side of Erie you reside; Weld or Boulder counties).
We recommend you subscribe to alerts in Boulder, Weld, and Broomfield counties.
• Residents who reside on the Weld County side of the Town should enroll in notifications through Weld County CodeRED.
• Residents who reside near the Broomfield boundaries should enroll in notifications through LookoutAlert.
DOG REMINDERS
Leash Law
Anyone having charge, care, custody, or control of any dog of any age shall keep such dog upon his premises unless they are under the control of a competent person and on a leash or chain not over 15 feet long.
Dog Licensing
Dogs owned by residents in the Town of Erie must be licensed. Every owner of a dog over six months of age shall have the animal licensed within 30 days after it moves into the Town. These licenses expire when the licensed dogs rabies vaccination expires. Licenses are free.
The owner shall provide the following information:
• Proof of current rabies vaccination.
• The name, physical address, and telephone number of the owner of the dog.
www.erieco.gov/AnimalControl
ERIE COMMUNITY CENTER
@erieparksandrec
THE ERIE COMMUNITY CENTER OFFERS MANY AMENITIES SUCH AS:
• Aquatics area with lap pool, leisure pool, slide, rope swing, and outdoor spray garden
• Gymnasium
• Fitness area with cardio equipment
• Nautilus One strength equipment
• Free weights
• Stretching areas
• Wide range of group exercise classes
• Climbing and bouldering walls
• Indoor running track
• Racquetball courts
• Party Room
• Mini-Miners Indoor Playground
• Cycle Garage
• Columbine Lounge for Active Adults 60+
• Locker rooms
• Multi-purpose rooms (available for rent)
• Public access WiFi
Visit our website for the most up to date information on our hours, available
ACTIVE ADULTS
Visit ERIE PARKS & OPEN SPACES
Arapahoe Ridge Park Coal Creek Open Space
Clayton Park Erie Highlands Open Space
Coal Creek Park
King/Johnson Open Space
Coal Miners Park Linear Open Space
Columbine Mine Park Longs Peak Open Space
Country Fields Park
Crescent Park
Northridge Open Space
Reliance Open Space
Erie Community Park Wise Woods Open Space
Lehigh Park Erie Lake
Longs Peak Park
Reliance Park
Serene Park
Star Meadows Park
Thomas Reservoir
Boneyard Dog Park
Coal Creek Disc Golf Course
Singletrack Trails
Visit www.erieco.gov/ParksDivision
Residential TREE REBATE PROGRAM
$200 TREE REBATE
Town of Erie residents may be eligible to receive up to a $200 credit on their utility bill for a qualifying tree purchase!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR TREE REBATE PROGRAM IN ERIE:
• Qualifying trees must be planted at the Town of Erie address listed on your application.
• The rebatee is applicable ONLY towards the cost of the tree, and may NOT be used toward the purchase of garden supplies, sod, bushes, shrubs of any kind, labor or any other cost associated with the tree purchase.
• Must call 811 Notification Center of Colorado to request a free locate of underground utilities prior to digging.
• If you are not planting the tree yourself, use a Town of Erie Licensed Arborist. Trees must be planted in accordance with Tree Planting Specifications.
• Must be purchased during one of two optimal planting periods:
Spring: March 15 - June 15
Fall: September 1 - October 15
• Deciduous trees must be 1.5 inch caliper and evergreen trees must be at least 6 feet tall when purchased.
• Tree must be a tree from the Town's approved tree species list.
• Resident accepts all planting and ongoing care of the tree.
For more information and to complete your rebate application please visit erieco.gov/TreeRebate .
Read about Erie's Water Quality
Did you know more than 60% of all water used at your home is used during just four summer months?
Steps to Conserve and Educate
1. Use year-round Town Water Efficiency Rebates— while supplies last at www.erieco.gov/WaterRebates
2. Learn more about Turf Replacement Rebates, Xeriscaping Resources, Sprinkler Consultations, and more at www.erieco.gov/WaterEfficiency
Environmental Services
The Environmental Services Department provides services to the public which aim to protect Erie's land, water, air, and other resources. This team monitors air quality, tracks proposed oil and gas operations or maintenance, provides rebates, guidance, and support for energy efficiency, waste reduction, and water conservation.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PROGRAMS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES:
• Air quality cansiters to check backyard/at home air quality for yourself.
• Rebates to help cover the cost of things like:
• Heat Pumps
• Evaporative Coolers
• PV Solar
• E-Bikes
• Electric Lawn Mowers
• High Efficiency Toilets
• Rain Barrels
• And more!
• Review a map of all oil and gas activity, updated daily.
• Contact the team to find help with using compostable materials during events and activities.
• Check out the current and future plans for EV chargers in Erie.
• Review the possibilities for future uses on closed landfill property.
• Analyze data about air quality in Erie and specific atmospheric pollutants or other meteorological information.
• Get involved with Municipal Code updates for landscaping requirements.
Visit www.erieco.gov/EnvServices for more information.
Town of Erie RECYCLING CENTER
1000 BRIGGS STREET | ERIE, CO
8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
The Town of Erie Environmental Services Department maintains a Recycling Center which accepts commingled containers, mixed paper, and yard waste.
SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING ITEMS ACCEPTED
• Paper egg cartons
• Cardboard boxes (must be broken down)
• Cereal boxes
• #1-7 Plastic tubs & screw top jars (No lids, No #7 PLA compostable; Do not flatten)
• Cans (Do not crush or flatten)
• Paperback books
• Loose metal jar lids & steel bottle caps
• Glass bottles and jars
• Paper milk/ juice cartons (No foil pouches; Do not flatten)
• Clean, balled aluminum foil (2” or larger) & pie pans
• Magazines, brochures & catalogs
• Phone Books
•White or pastel office paper
• File folders
• Newspapers and inserts
• Opened mail & greeting cards
• Empty aerosol cans and no caps
The recycling bins are emptied by Waste Connections weekly on Mondays and Fridays. The bins are moved off-site to be emptied, and are gone for approximately 2-4 hours.
Please Note: The weekly schedule may be changed due to holidays and/or other circumstances. Please do not leave anything outside of the bins or on the street in front of the facility. Any items outside of the bins will not be recycled.
THE RECYCLING CENTER DOES NOT ACCEPT
• Plastic Bags
• Plastic Tops
• Shredded Paper
• Hard-Back Books
• Scrap Metal
• Tyvek® Envelopes
• Plastic 6-Pack Holders
• Needles or Syringes
• Paper Ream Wrappers
• Plastic Microwave Trays
• Frozen Food Containers
• Mirrors, Ceramics or Pyrex®
• Light Bulbs, Platesor Vases
• Drinking Glasses
• Window Glass
• Hazardous or Bio-Hazardous Waste
• Plastics Other Than Those Listed
• Tissues, Napkins Paper Towels
• Waxed Paper or Waxed Cardboard
• Stickers or Sheets of Address Labels
• Kraft® (orange brown) envelopes
• Styrofoam® or Paper To-Go Containers HOURS
UTILITIES PROVIDERS
& BILLING
WATER & W
ASTEWATER
• Town of Erie ELECTRICITY
• United Power
• Xcel Energy
GAS
• Xcel Energy
• Black Hills Energy PHONE, CABLE, INTERNET
• ALLO
• Comcast
• CenturyLink
• Hughes Net
• Rise
• Verizon
• Viasat TRASH & RECYCLING
• G & M Disposal, Inc.
• One Way, Inc.
• Republic Services
• Waste Connections
• Western Disposal, Inc.
• Erie Recycling Center
• Household Hazardous Waste disposal
• Center for Hard-toRecycle Materials
Erie Water Payments
Town of Erie Utility Billing PO Box 750 Erie, CO 80516
Erie Town Hall 645 Holbrook Street Erie, CO 80516
Secure, one-time or automatic payments.
Town of Erie
TRANSPORTATION
WALK, BIKE AND E-MOBILITY
Explore of more than 70 miles of offstreet trails and pathways that connect your neighborhood to parks, open space, shopping and schools around town. The spine trails are a great place to ride bicycles and e-mobility (as allowed under current ordinances) locally, or use them to connect to Louisville, Lafayette, and Broomfield via the Coal and Rock Creek Regional Trails. Our network of on-street bike lanes are a great place to ride your e-bike locally. More than 150 miles of detached sidewalk are a great place to walk your pet, stroll with your family, and connect to local transit services.
FUN FACT: People have been riding, building, and racing bicycles in Erie for more than 100 years.
RTD TRANSIT SERVICE
RTD operates the JUMP bus route from the Erie Community Center, Erie Community Park, and the Erie Community Library to downtown Boulder and Lafayette. There are five local stops in Erie along Arapahoe Road, Erie Parkway and 119th Avenue. You can walk or ride to the local stops using the spine trail network or park-n-ride at the Erie Community Center.
FUN FACT: More than 120 years ago Erie was a major transit stop located along a passenger rail line that connected Denver to Wyoming.
Visit the Town’s website to see the latest details on fares, routes, and maps.
DRIVING IN ERIE
Erie’s main north/south road is County Line Road. It has a rich history as the place where Weld and Boulder counties join. It provides access to Broomfield and the Erie Municipal Airport to the south and Longmont to the north. Along the way you will find schools, shopping, and the Erie Community Center. The main east/ west road is Erie Parkway. It provides unparalleled views to the west and is the Town’s primary access point to I-25 to the east.
FUN FACT: Erie is one of the few communities in Colorado that currently has a historic street grid, new suburban parkways, roundabouts, unpaved roads, and an urban interchange on the Interstate system.
ACCESSIBLE SERVICES
VIA Transportation is a private, nonprofit organization that provides Erie residents with transportation and mobility options to live a more self-sufficient and independent life. VIA provides reservation-based services in Erie and the surrounding area. Boulder County’s Mobility 4 All Program offers technical support, training and ride reimbursements for people who are new to UBER and LYFT services.
FUN FACT: The Town of Erie Active Adults program offers more than 70 trips per year with transportation to events and more.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Town of Erie is currently a statutory municipality operating under the Town Council/Town Manager form of government. Under this form of government, the Council serves as the legislative and governing body of the Town, while the Town Manager administers the day-to-day operations of the Town. The Council is responsible for establishing Town policies and goals, and has the authority to adopt codes, ordinances, and resolutions as needed to conduct the business of the Town.
MEETINGS
The Erie Town Council meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers located at 645 Holbrook Street. View meetings from the comfort of your home, or find archived meetings at www.erieco.gov/WatchMeetings
AGENDAS
Meeting agendas are available online no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The public comment portion of the agenda is the time for the public to give comment on items not already on the agenda. The Council will not be able to decide on matters brought up at this time. The Council may place items on a future agenda if warranted.
NOTE: Public comment can be given in person or online via Zoom.
CONTACT
For the most expeditious reply, please email Town staff at: contactus@erieco.gov
Andrew J. Moore, Mayor | At-Large
Brandon Bell, Mayor Pro Tem | District 2 November 2026
Anil Pesaramelli | District 1 November2028
John Mortellaro | District 1 November 2026
Dan Hoback | District 2 November 2028
Emily Baer | District 3 November 2028
Brian O'Connor | District 3 November 2026
Business Resources
Thank you for choosing the Town of Erie to grow your business. Our team is committed to supporting you with the resources and connections you need to succeed, including site selection, financial assistance, networking, and outreach, and licensing & permitting. We look forward to working with you as you establish and grow your business in our vibrant community.
TOWN OF ERIE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT | www.erieco.biz 645 Holbrook St. | P.O. Box 750 | Erie, CO 80516 economicdevelopment@erieco.gov
Partners
ERIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.eriechamber.org 235 Wells St. | PO Box 97 Erie, Colorado 80516 erie@eriechamber.org | 303-828-3440
ERIE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL www.erieedc.com
500 Briggs Street, Ste 200 PO Box 1101 | Erie, CO 80516 info@erieedc.com | 720-381-2786
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER www.coloradosbdc.org
The Town of Erie hosts an SBDC Advisor in Erie one day per week. Businesses may schedule one-onone advising by calling 970-351-4274. UPSTATE COLORADO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT www.upstatecolorado.org
Upstate Colorado Economic Development is a public/private nonprofit that provides services to Weld County focusing on supporting primary industry and employment diversity. | 970-356-4565
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AIRPORT
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
COMMUNITY
Animal Control
Cemetery (Mt. Pleasant)
Erie Community Center
Erie Community Library
RESOURCES
303-664-0633
303-926-2731
303-441-4444
303-926-2730
303-926-2550
720-685-5200
Erie Community Food Bank 720-383-4865
Erie Post Office
COURTS
Municipal Court
DEPARTMENTS
Town Management
Planning & Development
Finance
Parks & Recreation
Police Department
Public Works
Economic Development
Human Resources
EMERGENCY SERVICES
303-828-0781
303-926-2855
303-926-2703
303-926-2700
303-926-2700
303-926-2550
303-441-4444
303-926-2870
303-926-2767
303-926-2700
Emergency 911
Fire Dept. Non-Emergency 303-772-0710
Police Dept. Non-Emergency 303-441-4444
ERIE TOWN HALL
645 Holbrook Street P.O. Box 750 Erie, CO 80516
M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
email: contactus@erieco.gov phone: 303-926-2700
INFORMATION
Public Information & Media
Public Records
Police Records
LICENSES & PERMITS
Building Inspections & Permits
Business Licenses
303-926-2701
303-926-2731
303-926-2800
303-926-2700
303-926-2700
Dog Licensing 303-910-1503
Events Permit
PARKS & RECREATION
Erie Community Center
Active Adults 60+
303-926-2558
303-926-2550
303-926-2795
RECYCLING & YARD WASTE
Erie Recycling Center
WATER & WASTEWATER
Utility Billing
Water Conservation
Water Meters
Water Reclamation Facility
303-926-2880
303-926-2700
303-926-2871
303-926-2871
303-926-2860
VOTER REGISTRATION & ELECTION INFORMATION
Town Clerk
303-926-2731
