FROM THE MAYOR'S DESK
Mayor Julie Cline jcline@windsorgov.com
Dear Windsor Community,
As the golden hues of autumn settle over our town and we prepare for the final stretch of another remarkable year, I want to take a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come and where we’re headed next.
This year, Windsor continued to grow not just in size, but in spirit. We welcomed new families, supported local businesses, and celebrated milestones that speak to the strength and resilience of our community. One of our proudest achievements was the successful transition to full ownership of our streetlight infrastructure, which will save taxpayers over $5 million in the next two decades. This initiative, paired with our LED conversion project, is a shining example of how smart planning leads to longterm sustainability.
As we look ahead to 2026, the Town Board and I remain focused on the pillars that define Windsor’s future: strategic growth, vital infrastructure and a vibrant economy. We will be updating our Strategic Plan which guides every decision we make, ensuring that we preserve Windsor’s small-town charm while embracing innovation and opportunity.
I invite each of you to stay involved. Whether you attend a Town Board meeting, volunteer at one of our seasonal events, or simply share your thoughts through Windsor’s Project Connect platform, your voice matters. Windsor thrives because of you—your ideas, your energy and your commitment to making this town a place we’re proud to call home.
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership. Let’s keep building a Windsor that works for everyone.
Warm regards,
Julie Cline Mayor of Windsor
WINDSOR TOWN BOARD
Ron Steinbach District 1
Mayor Pro-Tem rsteinbach@windsorgov.com
Brian Jones District 2 bjones@windsorgov.com
Lainie Peltz District 3 lpeltz@windsorgov.com
Ken Symsack District 4 ksymsack@windsorgov.com
Rick Klimek District 5
rklimek@windsorgov.com
Jason Hallett District 6 jhallett@windsorgov.com
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Shane Hale shale@windsorgov.com 970-674-2419
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Cover Photo: A new sculpture sits on the Dr. Tom Jones Trail, overlooking Windsor Lake in the background.
Above: A man waves from a tractor during the annual Windsor Harvest Festival parade in Windsor.
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Shaping Windsor's Housing Future
The Town of Windsor is taking a closer look at housing through a new Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) and Housing Action Plan (HAP), and community input is at the heart of the process.
Developed in partnership with Matrix Design Group, the study will examine current housing conditions, identify gaps in Windsor’s housing stock and forecast future needs. The goal is to ensure that residents of all income levels can find homes that meet their needs, while preparing strategies for future growth.
How You Can Help
Residents are encouraged to participate by completing a short survey that is anonymous and takes just 10 minutes to finish. Your responses will directly influence which housing priorities are addressed in the plan.
Beyond the survey, Windsor’s engagement program will include public hearings, stakeholder sessions, and ongoing updates through Project Connect, the town’s online hub for community input.
Every response adds to a clearer picture of Windsor’s housing challenges and opportunities. By sharing your voice, you’ll help ensure the Housing Action Plan reflects the real needs of Windsor residents and builds a stronger, more inclusive future for the community.
WINDSOR POLICE TRAFFIC TIP
RED LIGHT CAMERA SAFETY PROGRAM
Running red lights at an intersection is a very dangerous practice that has become all too common. As a result, Windsor is instituting a new red light camera safety program, designed to reduce the number of violations, crashes and injuries caused by motorists running red lights. The objective of the program is to change driver behavior, making the community safer by making sure drivers obey the traffic signals and stop on red.
Red light safety cameras will be operational 24/7. The fine for a red light violation is $75. No points are assessed for this violation and it will not affect your insurance rates. Drivers who receive red-light safety camera violations are cited for red light violations only.
Cameras are scheduled to be in place at the intersection of 7th St. and Main St. (CO 392) by the end of 2025.
How the System Works
Step 1
The system activates upon entering the intersection on a red light. The automated safety camera captures multiple images of an alleged violation from the rear of the vehicle.
Step 2
The first image shows the vehicle prior to entering the intersection while the light is red.
Step 3
The second image shows the vehicle proceeding through the intersection on a red light.
Step 4
A close-up image of the license plate is also provided with the evidence.
Step 5
Data, including the time, date, and duration of the yellow and red lights, is also recorded.
Step 6
Cameras record a 12-second video of the violation, including six seconds prior to and after running the red light.
Image #1
Vehicle captured before the intersection when the light is red.
Image #2
Vehicle captured in the intersection when light is red, with close-up of the license plate.
Image #3
Vehicle captured proceeding through intersection.
Sculpture on Loan Program Unveils Seven New Windsor Lake Sculptures
The Town of Windsor is delighted to share that seven striking new sculptures are now gracing the west side of Windsor Lake along the Dr. Tom Jones Trail. Each piece adds a fresh layer of imagination and artistry to the lakeside, turning a favorite walking spot into an open-air gallery for the community to enjoy.
These sculptures are part of Windsor’s Sculpture on Loan program, which highlights the work of talented Colorado artists through temporary outdoor installations. This year’s collection includes:
• Plein Air Bear by Colette Pitcher
• Whispers of Spring by Charlotte Zink
• Transformation by Jodie Bliss
• My Surfboard by Kevin Shaffer
• Tenderness by Reno Carollo
• Cold Moon by Sandy Friedman
• Helix Harmony by Sean Yarbrou
The Sculpture on Loan program not only enhances Windsor’s natural spaces but also gives artists a
chance to showcase their work to thousands of residents and visitors each year.
Artists interested in joining future Sculpture on Loan seasons are invited to apply during the annual open call period, typically held from April through early June.
Learn more at recreationliveshere.com/SculptureOnLoan.
PLAN 2026-2031 STRATEGIC
Being developed in partnership with the Town Board, staff and our community, Windsor’s next Strategic Plan will serve as a fiveyear roadmap for the town. The plan reflects our shared priorities and guides how we allocate resources, deliver services and prepare for the future.
Updated every two years to remain responsive and relevant, the Strategic Plan is Windsor’s guiding document for decision-making across all service areas. It ensures that day-to-day operations and longterm projects stay aligned with the goals that matter most to residents.
With the 2024–2029 plan underway, staff are focused on carrying out targeted initiatives in three key focus areas. Beginning in May 2026, following the seating of newly elected Town Board members, the next planning cycle will invite residents, staff and leadership to shape the community’s updated priorities for the years ahead.
Strategic Planning PROCESS
The Town of Windsor has a strong history of planning ahead for success. The Strategic Plan highlights the community’s top priorities and guides how the town sets its budget and uses resources.
Built through six phases—shown to the right—the plan is updated every two years, but designed to guide important decisions and investments over the next five years.
To learn more about Windsor's Strategic Plan, including a progress dashboard, visit windsorgov.com/StrategicPlan.
2026 The
Budget
Each year, the Town of Windsor develops a budget to plan how taxpayer dollars will be invested in the community. The budget is more than just numbers—it’s the town’s financial roadmap for delivering essential services like public safety, roads, parks, utilities and recreation programs.
By law, the Town Board must adopt a balanced budget, which means projected expenses cannot exceed projected revenues.
The budget process is a collaborative effort that begins months in advance. Town staff analyze service needs, review current projects and forecast revenues, while community feedback and strategic priorities help guide funding decisions.
Draft budgets are presented to the Town Board for discussion, refinement and ultimately approval before the start of the new fiscal year in January. This annual process ensures that Windsor remains financially responsible, transparent and focused on the long-term needs of its residents.
2026
April-June
• Departments compile plans and funding requests for the next year, including personnel, operations and capital requests.
• Finance compiles revenue projections.
• Preliminary budget requests submitted to the Finance department in June.
July
• Budget requests compiled and submitted to the Town Manager for review.
• Revenue projections are finalized.
August
• The Town Manager meets with department directors to discuss their respective budget requests.
• Budget proposals are finalized.
August-October
• Budget proposals are presented to the Town Board via a series of work sessions.
• Budget proposals are modified in accordance with Town Board direction.
• Finance conducts final review of proposals and compiles materials necessary for budget adoption.
November
• The Town Board passes resolutions adopting the proposed budget and mill levy certifications.
January
• Adopted budget goes into effect Jan. 1.
Budget 101
Income Expenditures
$2.6M
Fund reserves are balances carried over from various funds from the previous year. This chart illustrates the reserves intended to be spent. It does not include balances carried into the next year.
TYPES OF FUNDS
In municipal government, a fund is like a separate financial account for a specific purpose—similar to how a household might keep savings accounts for groceries, rent or vacations. Each fund has its own revenues and expenses, managed and reported independently. This structure ensures transparency, accountability and compliance with legal requirements, while making sure resources are spent only on the services and projects they’re intended to support.
General Fund
» Used for general services
» Primarily tax funded
» Main operating fund for most departments and services
Enterprise Funds
These funds are unique, because the operate more like a business and are generally self-funded, meaning they are funded primarily by fees charged to the users who directly benefit from them.
The chart above shows the estimated income and planned expenditures for 2025. Projections are updated throughout the year as funds are collected. The town is required to maintain a balanced budget every year.
Capital Improvement Fund
» Dedicated to big projects, like roads, parks and public facilities
» Funded by taxes, fees, grants and development-related revenue
» Not used for daily operating costs or staffing
Windsor residents are encouraged to take part in the 2025 Fall Clean Up, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Windsor Public Services Campus, 922 N. 15th St.
The event is free of charge, but participants must present an original voucher, located on the back of this magazine. If the voucher has been lost, residents may instead show a valid photo ID or a copy of their utility bill with a Windsor address. Vouchers are also available in advance at Town Hall (301 Walnut St.), the Community Recreation Center (250 11th St.), the Windsor Police Department (960 N. 15th St.) or the Public Services Campus. During the event, attendees will drive through the site and drop off items at the appropriate collection stations. Please note: residents are responsible for unloading their own materials.
October 10 & 11 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Windsor Public Services Campus 922 N. 15th St.
ITEMS PERMITTED
• General household trash
• Organic materials such as yard and garden waste, branches, tree limbs up to four inches in diameter and grass clippings
• Scrap metal
• Small furniture (no mattresses or large couches)
• Indoor appliances such as stoves, ovens, washers, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves
• Grills
• Bicycles
• Vehicle tires without rims (no tractor or commercial truck tires)
ITEMS NOT PERMITTED
• General household mixed recycling (paper, cardboard etc.)
• Hazardous waste
• Propane tanks and gas cylinders
• Refrigerators or other appliances containing freon
• Construction debris (dirt, cement, pavers)
• Tractor or commercial tires
• Wooden pallets
NEW PILOT LEAF & BRANCH DROP RECYCLING PILOT PROGRAM COMING THIS FALL
This initiative aims to facilitate the recycling of leaves and branches for Windsor residents beyond the Fall Clean Up days. The program is designed to coincide with the fall season, thereby providing residents with increased flexibility and an additional option for recycling. Rather than waiting for scheduled events, residents may utilize this program at their convenience.
The program begins Monday, Oct. 13, immediately following Fall Clean Up Days, and runs through Saturday, Nov. 15. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed Sundays, holidays and during adverse weather conditions).
Learn more at windsorgov.com/CleanUpDays.
• Vehicles
• Animal carcasses
• Electronics
• Glass
• Large furniture, such as mattresses or large couches
Windsor's Snow & Ice Team Prepares for Winter
As winter approaches, Windsor’s Snow & Ice Team is prepared to ensure the safest road surfaces for the traveling public and to restore roads to safe winter driving conditions as quickly as possible, while also maintaining traffic flow for essential services.
To optimize snow removal and road maintenance operations, the town employs PlowOps, a GPS-based program that tracks snow removal and street sweeping equipment in real time. This system facilitates the effective management of routes, ensures adherence to established priority levels, and supports datadriven decision-making and strategic resource allocation.
The town’s snow and ice control plan prioritizes arterial and collector streets, emergency routes, as well as routes for schools and buses. The plan is designed with flexibility to adapt to the unique conditions presented by each storm. Residents are encouraged to provide snow removal equipment ample space to operate safely and effectively.
Cartegraph's PlowOps program dashboard, which provides snowplow operators with realtime updates to weather conditions and locations of other plows.
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Sign up now and be prepared for whatever comes your way.
Emergency Notifications
Keep yourself and your family safe in the event of an emergency by signing up for emergency notifications. There are two ways to sign up:
Register Online at NOCOAlert.org
Add up to five different addresses you'd like to receive alerts for, as well as other forms of communication such as phone call or email.
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Download the Everbridge app from the App Store or Google Play to register using your mobile device.
Are you a Windsor resident in Weld County? NOCOAlert works for anyone living within the Windsor Severance Fire District, so you're still covered. Windsor residents in Weld County are encouraged to register for additional emergency alerts using the CodeRed alert system at weld911alert.com
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WINDSOR ON THE MOVE
Active and Completed Projects Shaping Windsor This Year
Windsor’s commitment to smart growth and community investment is more visible than ever. From upgraded infrastructure to revitalized public spaces, the town’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is delivering real results. To the right is a quick snapshot of some of the standout projects that are already making an impact—or are well on their way.
These projects reflect Windsor’s dedication to thoughtful planning, sustainability and quality of life. Whether it’s smoother roads, safer crossings or more vibrant parks, the town is investing in a future that benefits everyone.
To explore more projects or provide feedback, visit windsorprojectconnect.com.
RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECTS
7th St. Bridge Rehabilitation
Repairs on the 7th St. Bridge are now complete, with a new concrete deck installed to strengthen the structure and extend its lifespan.
Community Development Building Remodel
The former police department has been transformed into a new hub for Planning, Engineering, Water Resources and Economic Development teams.
PROJECTS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY
Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades
Modernization of the Wastewater Treatment Facility is underway to meet future growth demands and environmental standards. This includes new headworks construction and system-wide enhancements in preparation for expansion of the facility beginning in 2027.
Central Sewer System Upgrades
Construction is underway on the Central Sewer System Upgrades project, replacing undersized lines along Hemlock Dr. and Larch Dr. with modern infrastructure to add redundancy and support future growth.
Pedestrian Railroad Crossing Improvements
This project adds new sidewalks and pathways at key railroad crossings to improve safety and walkability throughout Windsor.
IMPORTANT TRAFFIC ADVISORY
To accommodate railroad crossing repairs downtown, a 12-day full closure of Main St. (CO 392) is scheduled in October, which will cause a significant traffic impact. Exact dates have yet to be determined as of the printing of this newsletter.
All construction is weather-dependent and subject to change. To receive realtime traffic alert notifications, text WINDSORROADS to 888777.
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Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1903
Fall Time Capsule
Embark on an evening tour of Windsor’s historic Lakeview Cemetery with an educator from the Town of Windsor Museums. Discover incredible stories of early Windsor residents. From the local mortician with a unique hobby, to immigrants from across the globe, we’ll explore Windsor history and learn about the story of the cemetery itself.
The Historic Halfway Homestead has a deep-rooted history as the longest continually inhabited site in Windsor from 1873 until 2019 when it was transferred to the Town of Windsor Museums. This series of Sunday afternoon gatherings gives community members a chance to feel at home in one of Windsor's local historic landmarks. Join us each month for informal tours, conversations and hands-on activities.
Saturday, Oct. 25 | Noon - 4 p.m.
Windsor History Museum at Boardwalk Park
Have a spooky time at Windsor's Halloween Carnival! Hosted by Windsor Museums, this safe, family-friendly and free event welcomes all ages for an afternoon of trick-or-treating with local businesses and organizations, plus activities including inflatables, face painting and crafts. Costumes are encouraged for everyone!
Gear up for an adrenaline-fueled adventure at our Zombie Dash Fun Run! Participants will enjoy heartpounding excitement and infectious fun; this program promises an unforgettable experience for thrillseekers of all ages.
Begins at Noon
Check-In at 11:30 a.m.
Around Windsor Lake $15 Registration*
Get ready to step into a holiday dream!
This season, Windsor Wonderland returns to Boardwalk Park, bringing festive cheer to the heart of Windsor. This beloved annual event invites families and friends to celebrate the magic of the holidays in a setting that feels straight out of a storybook.
The excitement begins as Santa arrives by Great Western Railway train, followed by the annual tree lighting ceremony to officially kick off the festivities.
