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Community Center Re-Opening!

We''ve missed you! We are excited to announce that the Golden Community Center will reopen for individual fitness tomorrow, Wednesday, July 8.

All visits will require an advanced reservation; no walk-ups or drop-ins allowed at this time. Registration is available for the weight and cardio room, personal training sessions, Pickleball court, and basketball court - all with limited capacity. Face coverings are required to enter the facility.

Visit rec.cityofgolden.net for all of the registration information, rules, and details on this limited opening. We hope to bring expanded services to you as soon as we can safely do so! In the meantime, group classes are still available online and lap swimming is available at the Splash water park (see below). Thanks for your patience and we look forward to welcoming you back to the GCC!

Council to Discuss Creek Access and Face Covering Options

City Council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, July 8, to discuss specific mandates for face coverings in Golden. Because it is a special session, there will not be a public comment period. Please send your ideas and thoughts via email to City Council by 5 p.m. tomorrow if you want them to be part of the public record.

City Council will then further discuss and potentially vote on face mask requirements as well as ideas on how to safety access Clear Creek at their regular meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 9. Give us your ideas on how to safely reopen access to Clear Creek at GuidingGolden.com or email council at councilcomments@cityofgolden.net before 5 p.m. on the day of the meetings.

Full details on how to watch and/or participate in meetings can be found on the Agendas page of the City website.

Meantime,all access to the creek within City limits is closed until further notice. Pursuant to City Council direction at a special session on June 30, the City Manager issued an administrative order closing access points to Clear Creek, as well as an administrative order requiring face coverings on public property when a distance of six feet cannot be maintained (this includes parks, trails, and inside all City-owned buildings).

Lap Swimming at the Splash Now Open

The Splash is now open for lap swimming only by reservation. Please note, the leisure pool is NOT open - only the lap pool.

There can be a maximum of 16 swimmers in the pool at a time, two in each lap lane. Swimmers 12 years and older who are capable of swimming laps independently can reserve a one-hour time slot online at www.rec.cityofgolden.net.

Please be prepared to accept and follow these guidelines:

I will wear a mask to cover my mouth and nose (when swimming, this means until you enter the pool and upon exiting the pool)
I will disinfect equipment before and after use
I will wash my hands frequently
I will maintain six feet of social distancing whenever possible
I will stay home if I am sick

We look forward to welcoming you back to our recreation facilities!

City Hall open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

COVID-19 Rental Assistance for Golden residents in need

The Salvation Army Golden Service Extension Unit, the City of Golden, Golden Civic Foundation, and Golden United are working together to help the growing number of people during the COVID-19 crisis who are facing housing insecurity. While this need has always been present in our community, it is especially urgent now that we support people in dire straits from lost wages and other impacts of this pandemic. If you need assistance, please visit GoldenUnited.org.

If you would like to help, your donation to the COVID-19 Rental Assistance fund will provide assistance for Golden residents needing emergency support in paying for rent and/or utilities.

Leadership Golden Now Accepting Applications

Now in its 37th year, Leadership Golden is accepting applications for the 2020-21 Program. This tuition-free program provides local learning about Golden with 11 sessions from September through April and includes Golden history, government, public works, finance, development, education, arts and recreation, and the justice system. Great program for new-comers and long-time residents interested in the fabric of Golden. Go to leadershipgolden.org for all the details and complete an application form online. The application deadline is July 31.

To meet and dialog with the Leadership Golden Board of Directors, Steering Committee, and Alumni, you are invited to attend the "Meet and Greet" reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 16 at Caf? 13, corner of 13th and Arapahoe. Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar will be provided.

Jeffco Trails Plan

Public Comment Opportunity

Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) has completed a draft of the county-wide Jeffco Trails Plan envisioning a healthier, engaged community connected by trails. This draft is a result of a collaborative effort among JCOS, local, state and federal agencies, park and recreation districts, and non-profit partners to identify trail opportunities and implementation strategies that increase safety, access, and connectivity of Jeffco residents to outdoor recreation opportunities.

Please review the Draft Jeffco Trails Plan and the Draft Jeffco Trails Plan Implementation Resources documents. Public comments associated with the draft plan can be sent to JTP@jeffco.us between July 1 - July 30.

Slow the Flow

Be a part of the water saving solution. In a semi-arid state like Colorado, it''s important to do our part, however small, in conserving this important resource.

A FREE sprinkler consultation with Resource Central could help you save up to 5,000 gallons of water per year! Our technicians will inspect your sprinkler system for issues that could be wasting you water and provide a customized watering schedule to ensure you''re watering as efficiently as possible while keeping your grass healthy.

Request your free consultation online, or visit ResourceCentral.org/Sprinklers for more info.

Rotary Peach Sale

Despite a hard freeze that wiped out the Palisade peach crop this year, the Rotary Club of Golden was still able to get fresh Colorado peaches for you to buy during their annual peach sale. This year, you have the opportunity to get juicy, locally grown peaches from Orchard Valley Farms & Market, located in the North Fork Valley.

Go online to reserve your peaches at GoldenRotary.org/Peach.The cost is $40 per box.

Peaches will no longer be picked up at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Peach Pickup Day is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 in the Golden High School parking lot, 710 24th St. It will be a curbside pickup so that safe distancing can be maintained. If you have further questions, email GoldenRotaryPeaches@gmail.com.

Congratulations to GFD Captain Tom Young!

Yesterday was a momentous day for the Golden Fire Department, as we honored Captain Tom Young for 30 years of survival. Tom started with the Golden Fire Department in 1982. But on July 6, 1990, Tom responded to a call to help rescue an injured hang glider who crashed on Lookout Mountain. In his pursuit to rescue the man, he was injured and left permanently paralyzed from the neck down. He was told he would never breathe on his own again and would only survive 15-20 years. Within a month, Tom was breathing on his own and now he is celebrating 30 years of life after near-death. Despite his injury, Tom came back to the GFD just a few years after his accident and has been a member of the GFD, still serving the City of Golden and its residents ever since. Yesterday, rescue personnel from departments all over the area did a drive-by at his home just outside Golden. Mayor Laura Weinberg read a proclamation declaring it "Tom Young Day" in Golden and he was surrounded by his family and friends as he was honored. Tom''s story is not one of tragedy, but of the ultimate resilience - something we can all appreciate right now. Congratulations, Tom!

Check out this nice story about Tom on 9News

On the Calendar

City Meetings online until further notice

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually until further notice. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

City Council Special Meeting

City Council will meet virtually in special session on July 8 at 6 p.m. to discuss an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in the City of Golden.

Comments and questions must be emailed in advance by 5 p.m. on July 8 to councilcomments@cityofgolden.net. All comments will be entered into the public record.

City Council July 8, 2020 Special Meeting Agenda

To view the special session, there are several options:

Live-streamed on the City of Golden website - Find the meeting in the schedule and click "VIEW EVENT". This option will only be available once the meeting has begun.
Live-streamed on GCO.TV - Find the meeting in the schedule on the right and click the "WATCH" arrow.
Live Broadcast on Comcast Channel 880
To call in and listen to the meeting audio live, call 1-408-418-9388 and enter access code 146 864 9895.

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council will meet virtually in regular session on Thursday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Comments and questions must be emailed in advance by 5 p.m. on July 9 to councilcomments@cityofgolden.net, or you may register to speak during the meeting. At the time of the meeting, you will be given a link to join the meeting on your computer. You will be called upon to speak during the general public comment period, or during the public comment period for the agenda item you have indicated your interest in, if that agenda item has a separate public comment period. All comments will be entered into the public record.

City Council July 9, 2020 Regular Meeting Agenda

To view the special session, there are several options:

Live-streamed on the City of Golden website - Find the meeting in the schedule and click "VIEW EVENT". This option will only be available once the meeting has begun.
Live-streamed on GCO.TV - Find the meeting in the schedule on the right and click the "WATCH" arrow.
Live Broadcast on Comcast Channel 880
To call in and listen to the meeting audio live, call 1-408-418-9388 and enter access code 146 266 4184.

Golden Farmers Market

Golden Farmers Market runs every Saturday through October 3 and is held in the parking lot just west of the Golden Library on 10th and Illinois streets in historic downtown.

Join us this Saturday, July 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Know Before You Go!

Wear a mask
Pay via card vs cash
No on-site consumption of food
Please pre-order from vendors
Bring only one family member vs whole family
No touching of produce or products
Please stay home if you are not feeling well

Coffee with Councilors

Grab a cup of coffee and join your councilors online for a virtual Coffee with a Councilor on Saturday, July 11 at 3 p.m. either by phone or in a video conference.

Join the Zoom Meeting online. Or you can join by phone only by calling (346) 248-7799.

Meeting ID: 862 8817 8673

Golden Urban Renewal Authority

The Golden Urban Renewal Authority will meet virtually on Monday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet virtually on Tuesday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Project Updates

2020 Concrete Replacement

Fasick Concrete is doing concrete work as part of the City Annual Replacement Program. They are replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as performing ADA upgrades. Work in the area is anticipated to take three weeks. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions. Work is underway on the following streets:

Cougar Ct.
Coyote Ct.
Mesa Drive from Hwy 93 to dead-end
Tucker Gulch Dr. from Golden Gate to dead-end
Tucker Gulch Way from Tucker Gulch Dr. to cul-de-sac
Miller Pl. From Illinois St. to dead-end.
Ford St. From 10th St. to 7th Place

2020 Utility Replacement

Watermain replacement at Bell Middle School and Golden High School should be completed this week.

Sewer main replacement in the alley west of Ford Street between 12th and 13th St. will begin the week of July 13th - work is expected to take several weeks.

Street Closures

Through July 15: 8th Street from Briarwood Dr. to the box culvert at Church Ditch - Traffic, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted for street utility replacements.
Through Sept 27: 649 Partridge Cir. - A storage container will impact a parking lane.
Until further notice: 13th St. - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be impacted for curbside pickup for Starbucks.
Through Sept 30: 11th St. from Miners Alley to Washington - A parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through July 31: Ulysses from 10th Ave. to just north of 11th Ave. - a bike lane/parking lane will be impacted by removal of asphalt to replace curb and gutter.
Through July 14: East 8th St. from the start of the West 8th St. Apts. to the end of the apartments - both traffic lanes and the parking lane will be impacted for a replacement of the sanitary line.
Through Sept. 23: Illinois St. from 13th to 14th - parking lanes on both sides of the street and sidewalks will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through Aug. 14: 17th St. from Brown Hall to the Student Rec Center - parking lanes impacted by construction.
Through July 15: 652 Partridge Cir. - a parking lane impacted by the placement of a dumpster and portable toilet.
Through July 10: Indiana St. at W. 4th will be impacted by Century Link work.
Through Sept. 4: Cheyenne St. from 14th to McClure Rd. - parking lane and sidewalk impacted by construction.
July 9 - 10: Washington Ave. from Iowa to 1st St. - traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by partial sidewalk replacement.
July 13 - 31: Ford St. from 12th to 13th - traffic lane, sidewalk and alley will all be impacted by installation of a new manhole and sewer main.
July 13: Prospectors Alley from 12th to 13th - impacted by a residential move-in.
July 20: 8th St. intersection to Cheyenne - traffic lane and sidewalk impacted by work on gas main.
July 20: Illinois from 18th to 19th - traffic lane and parking lane impacted by installation of anode on gas main.

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Congratulations to our graduating Class of 2020!

Spring 2020 has proven a difficult time for everyone, but that is all the more reason to celebrate our graduating seniors! We know you''re missing out on traditions and parties that would normally mark this important occasion, Class of 2020, but we want you to know we are 100% behind you and couldn''t be prouder.

The City of Golden has hung a banner to celebrate you and blocked off a parking space in front of the Buffalo Rose that''s a perfect spot for taking those graduation photos.

So take those photos and show your Golden pride as we all remain #GoldenStrong in this unprecedented moment.

We''re with you Class of 2020!

Golden Moves to Safer-at-Home Guidelines

Golden is now following the state''s Safer-at-Home order. Under this order, businesses must review the industry specific guidance for their business and implement all requirements prior to opening. Please visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)''s Safer-at-Home webpage for industry specific guidance and best practices for all businesses. You can also visit JCPH''s resource hub at www.jeffco.us/safer-at-home.

Visit GuidingGolden.com for more information and FAQs to help you understand the new guidelines.

Council Passes Resolution in Support of Local Businesses and Coronavirus Mitigation Efforts

During a special meeting on Wednesday, May 6, City Council passed Resolution 2731, which expresses support for any private business owner who chooses to establish policies intended to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus, as in the requirement to wear non-medical face coverings when entering the premises. The City''s trespassing ordinances allow for these restrictions by private business owners when notice is posted.

The City has created "Face covering required" signage for any business who wishes to use it. If you are interested in such a sign for your business, email us at COVID19@cityofgolden.net.

Coronavirus Virtual Community Briefing and Live Q & A - Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Coronavirus Community Briefing May 13 2020

On Wednesday, May 13 at 6 p.m., join us for this week''s virtual community briefing with Mayor Laura Weinberg and City Manager Jason Slowinski on local efforts to mitigate spread of the Coronavirus in our community. Join us for this virtual update and Q&A session on GCO.tv (click the green "Now" button to watch live), www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas, Comcast Channel 8/880 or Facebook Live.

Please email your questions to COVID19@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

If you participate on Facebook live, you will have an opportunity to send in your questions as the Mayor and City Manager are talking.

Yard Waste Collection this Week!

Don''t forget! Spring yard waste collection is this week for residents who subscribe to Golden''s Pay As You Throw program through Alpine Waste. Please have your yard waste properly bundled and out near your waste cart by 7 a.m. on your normal service day.

For guidelines and more information please visit www.cityofgolden.net/YardWaste.

Community Pride Days Postponed to the Fall

The traditional weekend-long Community Pride Days event that is traditionally held annually in May will be postponed to the Fall this year. A specific date has yet to be determined and will depend on the status of the COVID-19 crisis.

Resources are still available for those looking for spring-cleaning opportunities. Please visit www.cityofgolden.net/PrideDays for more information.

Order your seeds for a Victory Vegetable Garden

Kick start a summer garden with seeds from Golden''s Victory Vegetable Garden program.

All households within city limits are eligible for three packets of organic vegetable seeds suitable for in-ground or container gardens, three bags of organic compost, and mulch from the City Forestry Division.

Visit CityofGolden.net/VictoryGarden for more information.

Reopening your business? Flush your water lines

Before reopening your business, flush the water lines! Since the Governor issued the Stay at Home order March 26, many Golden businesses were vacated and as a result had little or no water usage. Low flows can affect water quality causing change in taste, odor, and bacteria buildup. Golden recommends businesses flush their internal water lines before full operation resumes. This process is not wasteful nor expensive. For most buildings, this will only take a couple of hundred gallons and will ensure that there is fresh water provided to employees.

Golden advises the following guidelines for flushing:

1. If the faucet has been turned off for more than 24 hours, flush it
2. Begin with fixtures closest to the water meter and work your way out
3. Turn on water, cold side only
4. Run for 3 to 5 minutes. The water will get much colder. Place a thermometer in the stream if you want to make sure the temperature is getting colder and becomes a consistent temperature.
5. Make sure to look at drains when water is flushing to make sure poor drainage is not occurring and causing overflows
6. Conduct on all water fixtures, including drinking fountains

Please contact the City of Golden Environmental Services Division at 303-384-8181 with any questions or concerns.

Need to contact us?

Although City facilities are currently closed to the public, we are still open for business. Please use the following contact list to reach the department with whom you need to speak:

City Manager''s Office: 303-384-8011

Utility Billing: 303-384-8023

Sales Tax: 303-384-8024

City Clerk: 303-384-8014

Human Resources: 303-215-8891

Parks and Recreation: GoldenParksAndRecReg@cityofgolden.net

Municipal Court: 303-384-8006

Police Department (NON-emergency): 303-980-7300

Code Enforcement: 303-384-8045

Police Reports/Records: 303-384-8045

Fire Department: 303-384-8094
Communications: communications@cityofgolden.net

General City Email Address: cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net

Please dial 9-1-1 to report an emergency. All other Police reporting needs should go to the non-emergency number at 303-384-8045,

or the non-emergency line for Jeffcom Dispatch at 303-980-7300.

Thank you for your understanding as we all work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

On the Calendar

Economic Development Commission Meeting

The Economic Development Commission (EdComm) will meet virtually tonight, Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please see the Meeting Agenda. The meeting will be recorded and available later on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council will meet online Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m.

City Council May 14, 2020 Meeting Agenda

To view the meeting there are several options:

Live-streamed on the City of Golden website - Find the meeting in the schedule and click "VIEW EVENT". This option will only be available once the meeting has begun.
Live-streamed on GCO.TV - Find the meeting in the schedule on the right, and click the "WATCH" arrow.
Live Broadcast on Comcast Channel 880
To call in and listen to the meeting audio live, call 1-408-418-9388 and enter meeting ID # 966 682 046

To provide public comment there are two options:

Comment in advance: Email your comments to CouncilComments@Cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 14.
Provide comment live: Pre-register for the meeting in advance.
You must register by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. You will receive a "Registration Approved" email with a link to join the meeting. At the time of the meeting, click that link. You will be called upon to speak during the general public comment period, or during the public comment period for the agenda item you have indicated your interest in, if that agenda item has a separate public comment period. You will have three minutes to speak and will be cut off at the end of three minutes.

At this time, live public comment is only available through the WebEx portal. If you are not able to access it, please email your public comments.

If you have any questions, please email: DTiberi@cityofgolden.net.

Downtown Development Authority Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will meet virtually on Monday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be available to watch live on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website the day of the meeting, as well as recorded and available to watch later at your convenience.

Local Licensing Authority (LLA) Meeting

The Local Licensing Authority (LLA) will meet virtually on Tuesday, May 19 at 2:30 p.m.

The meeting will be available to watch live on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website the day of the meeting, as well as recorded and available to watch later at your convenience.

Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board will meet virtually on Tuesday, May 19 at 7 p.m.

The meeting will be available to watch live on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website the day of the meeting, as well as recorded and available to watch later at your convenience.

If you would like to provide public comment ahead of the meeting, please email all comments to sturner@cityofgolden.net by Monday, May 18, 12 p.m. The agenda will be posted by Friday, May 15.

PAC Virtual Regular Meeting

The Public Art Commission (PAC) will meet virtually on Thursday, May 7 at 9 a.m.

For more information, please see the Meeting Agenda, then tune in to Comcast Channel 880 or GCO.tv to watch the meeting live, or to our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Do it online!

Storytime with the Golden Fire Department!

Join the Golden Fire Department on Facebook for stories read by our very own GFD personnel that all ages can enjoy!

Deputy Fire Marshal Katie Quintana reads the the first story, "Bear Feels Sick" for a timely message about taking care of each other. Keep checking their page for more stories in the coming weeks.

Be Counted in the 2020 Census!

While the national self-response rate for the 2020 Census to date is 58.7%, Golden is making an even stronger showing with a response rate of 71% - well done, Golden! Not only that, but Jefferson County is battling Douglas County for the highest response rate in the state.

Have a look at the 2020 Census Interactive Map for a look at communities around the country.

Keep those responses coming, and let''s try and get Golden to 100%!

Visit the Museum Virtually

You may not be able to visit the Golden History Museum in person, but staff is busy preparing lots of interesting virtual programming to keep you busy at home!

Visit Goldenhistory.org for a schedule of upcoming programming or check out their Weekly Newsletter. Most of the programs will be available on Facebook and YouTube.

Get fit with your computer and the GCC

The Golden Community Center doesn''t want you to lose all those gains you''ve made from regular workouts now that we''re all staying at home.

Your favorite GCC group fitness instructors are doing LIVE WORKOUTS online and you''re invited to join.

Check out the schedule of classes available, and let''s get moving!

If you are a Silver Sneakers member, you can also go to the SilverSneakers FaceBook page and see live classes or to the Silver Sneakers web page to sign in for on-demand classes.

Caring for our Seniors

Are you 60+ and want to chat with someone? Need help accessing resources? Not sure where to turn for accurate information on public health orders? The Golden Community Center Front Porch is here to help.

Call us at 303-384-8130, leave a message with your name and phone number and one of our caring staff will return your call. We call them "Care Calls" and we look forward to talking with you! So far, we''ve made over 128 calls to seniors in the community and we want to talk to you too.

Project Updates

Street Closures

The closure of 17th St. between Washington to Jackson for construction staging and access for CSM''s project at 1750 Jackson St. has been extended until mid-May.
The closure of one lane at 1750 Jackson has been extended for a construction project until mid-May.
The closure of 18th St. sidewalk and parking lane for dumpsters for a construction project has been extended until mid-May.
Until TBD: Buffalo Rose will be using a parking lane for curbside pickup of food.
Through June 15: Cheyenne St from 14th to McClure Rd. - Parking lanes on both sides of Cheyenne will be impacted by construction.
Through June 1: 11th St. from Miners Alley to Washington - A parking lane will be impacted by dumpster and equipment.
Through May 15: A section of Table Mountain Parkway - A traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by boring along the east side of the road for replacement of a switch cabinet.
Through June 26: 17th St. from Brown Hall to Mines Student Rec Center - parking lane will be impacted by construction.
Through Sept 27: 649 Partridge Cir. - A storage container will impact a parking lane.
Through May 16: BNSF will be making repairs to the railroad crossing on W 44th Ave. to ensure public safety. 44th Ave. will be closed and detours will be in place.
May 12 - 13: N. Ford St from Texas to Mesa - A traffic lane will be impacted for fiber work.
May 13 - 14: Virginia St. from N. Ford to Jackson - A traffic lane will be impacted for fiber work.
May 13 - 15: Ulysses St. from 6th Ave. to Mt. Vernon Rd. - A traffic lane will be impacted by gas service cutoff work.
May 14 - 15: Brickyard Rd. from Pine Ridge to Brickyard Circle - A traffic lane will be impacted for fiber work.
May 13: Indiana from W. 4th to 6th - A traffic lane will be impacted by jetting and video of sewer lines.
May 15 - 22: Eagle Ridge Dr. from Entrada Dr. to Golden Cir. - A traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by CATV install for Comcast.
May 15 - June 1: 403 Butte Parkway - A parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
May 25 - June 26: 8th St. from Briarwood Dr. to Cheyenne St. - A traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by work on gas main tie-in and reinforcement.
May 27 - June 3: Iowa Dr. from Hwy 93 to Washington Ave. - A traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by CATV installation for Comcast.

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Community Center Hours & Services Expanding!

We''re happy to announce that the Golden Community Center hours and services are expanding! Starting Thursday, Oct. 15, the GCC will open at 5:30 a.m. on weekdays for fitness and lap swim visits still by reservation only. Golden Residents can reserve time seven days in advance.

Reservations are available six days a week and can be made for fitness, lap swim, pickleball, basketball hoops, open swim and Arthritis Foundation Water Fitness classes.

Make your reservation now!

New Amenities Available October 15:

The walking track will be open for registered fitness participants.
Open swim in the leisure pool. Register yourself and your kids to come check out our new interactive water play features! Reservations are required for all guests regardless of age or swim participation.
Arthritis Foundation Water Fitness classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Upcoming Programs and Classes:

Animation Studio: Thanksgiving Break Afternoon Camp - 6 to12 years old

Adventures with Star Wars: Thanksgiving Break Morning Camp - 6 to 12 years old

Medic Pediatric CPR/1st Aid: 11+ years old

Creature Creator Robotics: 7 to 12 years old

Soccer

Jump Bunch: Parent-Tot and Pre-K to 2nd Grade

Dance

Skyhawks SuperTots (search for "Skyhawks" under Activity Search)

Adult Pottery

Arthritis Aqua Class: Starts October 20

Tuesdays/Thursday times listed on the registration page

Leisure Pool (kid Pool): Check the registration page for times starting October 15, 2020

Babysitting Coming Soon!

Home Alone Coming Soon!

October Tree Limb Drop-off this Weekend

If you missed the September opportunities to drop-off branches broken during the snow storm a few weeks back, you have one more opportunity to dispose of storm debris! The City of Golden will host a special event for the community to drop off branches on October 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is for City of Golden residents only. A state-issued ID is required.

Acceptable material:

stems
trunks
branches from pruning or removal work

Materials NOT accepted:

grass
root balls
bags of leaves
anything containing rocks, dirt or nails
processed construction wood (i.e. left-over 2?4''s)

Drop off location:

Cross streets of Hwy 93 and Golden Gate. Turn left on Golden Gate and follow the signs. Take the right hand turn approximately 462 feet after turning onto Golden Gate from Hwy 93.

Home-Based Business CARES Act Stability Award

In support of our home-based business community, Jefferson County is providing a grant opportunity for home-based businesses within Jefferson County. The Home-Based Business COVID-19 Stability Award program applications can be submitted until 6 p.m. Thursday, October 15.

Learn more about the program, including how to apply, at jeffco.us/4057/CARES-Act-Emergency-Grants-Funding

New Grant Program for Winter Expenses

The City of Golden will be offering the new Winter Business Assistance Grant Program for non-downtown businesses starting Friday, October 16. Visit the Business Economic Assistance webpage later this week for more information and application instructions.

The new program provides assistance to COVID-affected restaurants and retailers for the winter months and will provide partial expense coverage and/or reimbursement to eligible businesses that have been directly impacted by County and State mandates.

Energize Colorado Gap Fund - Round Two

The Energize Colorado Gap Fund seeks to provide more than $25M in small business loans and grants to boost small business enterprises that are the economic engines throughout the state. Sole proprietors, businesses and nonprofits with less than 25 full-time employees can apply for up to a $15,000 grant and a $20,000 loan for a possible combined total of $35,000 in financial assistance.

Applications and awards are being offered in rounds through December 2020, and the current round will be open until Oct. 26. This is not a first-come, first-served program, but a competitive process that will help those in need receive priority access to assistance.

Learn more about the program at energizecolorado.com/gap-fund.

Special Halloween Movies & Music in the Parking Lot

We have a special treat for kids and adults for Halloween night! Join us for Movies & Music in the Parking Lot on Saturday, Oct. 31 (weather permitting). We had two very successful drive-in movies in August and September, and we want to give you one last opportunity to experience this free event; especially since we cannot have our traditional trick-or-treat street on Washington Avenue this year for the kids.

The movie feature is Tim Burton''s "The Nightmare Before Christmas". Sunset is expected around 6 p.m. on that night. Gates will open approximately one hour before the movie begins. The location is the lower parking lot at the former Heritage Square.

The movie is free, but space is limited, and you must have a reserved spot to enter. Tickets will be up for grabs at www.cityofgolden.net/Movies&Music beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. ONLY ONE TICKET NEEDED PER VEHICLE.

Golden Sustainability

To encourage restaurants to make the switch from Styrofoam to compostable takeout containers, Golden Sustainability is offering a limited-time rebate up to $250 with proof of compostable container purchase. The rebate will cover a $0.08 premium per compostable unit over Styrofoam containers.
Stay up-to-date about holiday and weather delays by signing up for the City''s Waste and Recycling Program notification system at www.cityofgolden.net/waste. You''ll receive email reminders about one day delays for holiday weeks and severe weather notifications so you know to keep your carts out. This new service is free and only requires an email address, but is only for City of Golden PAYT program customers.

Golden History Museum and Park

The Golden History Museum & Park is open and free every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. by reservation (up to two weeks in advance) or walk-up. Make a reservation to visit by calling 303-278-3557.

Upcoming Events

Oct. 13, 7 to 8 p.m. - Cement Bill Williams and the Lookout Mountain Road on YouTube
Oct. 20, 7 to 8 p.m. - Votes for Women: How Colorado Led the Way on YouTube
Oct. 29, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (register in advance) - The Other June Six - A Story about the 1894 Cripple Creek Miners'' Strike

City Hall open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

On the Calendar

City Meetings online until further notice

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually until further notice. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Economic Development Commission Meeting

The Economic Development Commission will meet virtually today, October 13 at 6:30 p.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Whale of a Used Book Sale

The Jefferson County Library Foundation will be hosting their annual Whale of a Used Book Sale fundraiser at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Wednesday, October 14 through Sunday, October 18.

Special precautions will be in place to protect both shoppers and volunteers, including a mask requirement, tables spaced to accommodate social distancing requirements, and a limit to how many shoppers will be allowed in the building at a time.

Learn more about the sale at jeffcolibraryfoundation.org.

City Council Study Session

City Council will meet in study session virtually on Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m.

City Council October 15, 2020 Agenda

To view the meeting, there are several options:

Live-streamed at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas - Find the meeting in the schedule and click "VIEW EVENT". This option will only be available once the meeting has begun.
Live-streamed on GCO.tv - Find the meeting in the schedule on the right and click the "WATCH" arrow.
Live Broadcast on Comcast Channel 880
To call in and listen to the meeting audio live, call 1-408-418-9388 and enter access code 146 669 2002.

Downtown Development Authority Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will meet virtually on Monday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Local Liquor Licensing Authority Meeting

The Local Liquor Licensing Authority will meet virtually on Tuesday, October 20 at 2:30 p.m.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board Meeting

The Local Liquor Licensing Authority will meet virtually on Tuesday, October 20 at 7 p.m.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Community Listening Session with Golden Police

Golden Police Chief Bill Kilpatrick and Golden City Manager Jason Slowinski invite you to a virtual listening session focused on the topic of Racial Equity issues at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 29. The primary goal of the session is to listen to questions, suggestions, feedback, and stories from the community to create better understanding between the city and community members, particularly community members of color. Golden Police strives for our residents, visitors, and college students from across the globe to feel safe and welcome. This virtual event is one of our first steps in the process to make Golden a more welcoming place.

Register for the event in advance

You can also call to join the conference by phone at +1-408-418-9388.

The next step will be to host a virtual Community Town Hall to take a deeper dive into the topics brought up during the listening session. Stay tuned for details on that.

Project Updates

Clear Creek Rerouted for Tree Removal

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Clear Creek Trail will be rerouted from behind the Golden History Museum to accommodate the removal of two cottonwood trees. The beautiful trees have declined at an unsustainable rate and are creating a hazard. A detour will be identified during the temporary trail closure.

2020 Street Improvement Program

Work has been completed for the 2020 program. Crews are making their way through the City, cleaning up debris and removing traffic control devices. Striping is scheduled for mid-October. A few accomplishments for the year are listed below. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions.

911,000 square feet repaved
11,800 tons of new asphalt replaced
34 streets repaved
3 parking lots repaved

2020 Concrete Replacement

Fasick Concrete is doing concrete work as part of the City Annual Replacement Program. They are replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as ADA upgrades. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions. Work will continue on the following streets:

Johnson Rd. from South Golden Rd. to W. 10th Ave.
W. 10th Ave. from Johnson Rd. to Ulysses St.
Illinois St. from Jefferson County Pkwy to Fossil Trace Golf Course

2020 Utility Replacement

Water main replacement on Mt. Zion Drive and Lookout Mountain Road began on Sept. 24 and is expected to take approximately four weeks.

Street Closures

Through May 31, 2021: 649 Partridge Cir. - Storage container will impact a parking lane.
Until further notice: 13th St. - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be impacted for curbside pickup for Starbucks.
Through Jan. 4: US 6 and Heritage Rd. intersection - Traffic lane will be impacted by geotechnical drilling.
Through Dec. 15: 2401 Table Heights Dr. - Parking lane impacted by dumpster.
Through Oct. 19: A temporary trail will be impacting a parking spot on Marston Trail while home renovations are done.
Through Nov. 2: Lookout Mountain from Mt. Zion Dr. to Bonvue Dr. - A traffic lane will be impacted by the installation of a new water main.
Through March 15: 755 Joseph Circle - Dumpster will impact parking lane during a basement finish.
Through Oct. 14: Warner Dr. and Eagleridge Dr. - Traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by boring and placement of conduit and install of hand holes.
Through Oct. 16: Jackson St. from 13th to 14th - Traffic lane, parking lane, sidewalk and alley will be impacted by boring pits to access lines for splicing.
Through Nov. 12: 151 Heritage Rd. - Sidewalks will be impacted by replacement of signs.
Oct. 18: Washington Ave. from 1115 to 1113 - A parking lane will be impacted by a wedding.
Oct. 19 - Dec. 31: US 6 & Heritage Rd. and US 6 & Jefferson County Parkway - Surveying and mapping will be performed outside of the traffic lanes (no lanes will be closed) for the Interchange Project.
Oct. 19: 11th St. from Washington to Prospectors Alley - Parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by Public Arts Commission mural display.
Oct. 13 - 16: 19th St. from Ford to Arapahoe with shifting lane closures on Jackson and Washington as well - Traffic lane, parking lane, sidewalk and alley will all be impacted to bore conduit and set hand holes.
Oct. 20: 10th St. at City Hall from main parking lot to (and including) Clear Creek Trail - Parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by tree removal.
Oct. 22 - 23: The following streets (parking lane and sidewalk) will be impacted by forestry work:

Cheyenne from 8th St. to 9th St.
9th St. from Illinois to Cheyenne
10th St. from Illinois to Maple
13th St. from Maple to Illinois
9th St. from Arapahoe to Washington
Arapahoe from 8th St. to 9th St.

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The Dos and Don''ts of a Safe Thanksgiving

The COVID-19 pandemic changes a lot about our lives, and the holidays are no exception. The best way to celebrate the people we care about most right now is to keep them safe by not interacting with them in person. About 40 percent of people infected with COVID-19 do not have symptoms and may not know they’re infected but can still spread the virus to their loved ones, putting them at risk of serious illness or death.

From November 5 to 18, there were 5,589 total cases of the virus in Jefferson County, or 958.5 per 100,000 residents. Over this same time period, hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have also increased across the region by more than 58 percent, which causes exacerbated staffing difficulties. Additionally, Jefferson County’s two-week average test positivity rate is 12 percent. In response to this rapid rise in cases, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has moved Jefferson County (as well as other Denver metro communities) to “Level Red – Severe Risk” in the COVID-19 Dial Framework. You can read more about this move in the CDPHE press release.

This year is an opportunity to reimagine what togetherness can look like. In order to keep our loved ones safe, we will need to celebrate Thanksgiving differently this season. Staying home and celebrating with your immediate household, or celebrating with friends and family virtually, is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones this year.

Top 3 Things to Remember this Thanksgiving:

Only interact in-person with people from your household (defined as those who normally live and sleep under the same roof).
Refrain from traveling. Celebrate virtually with the people who don’t live with you.
Wear a mask and keep your distance while grocery shopping for your Thanksgiving feast. Plan ahead and limit to one trip.

See more Thanksgiving guidelines at covid19.colorado.gov/thanksgiving.

Testing is good, but can''t replace a 14-day quarantine

Many people are getting tested for COVID-19 prior to Thanksgiving. While this is an important step in protecting others, please note that it can take up to 14 days from time of exposure for you to test positive for COVID-19. That means if you tested negative, you likely did not have COVID-19 on the day you were tested. But if the virus is incubating, you could still become sick later and you risk infecting any individuals with whom you spend time. A coronavirus test should not replace a two-week quarantine.

If you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, the safest thing you can do is self-quarantine for 14 days and monitor for symptoms. If you develop symptoms while you are in self-quarantine, get tested and isolate for 10 days and an additional 3 days until you are fever-free and until your respiratory symptoms have passed.

Community Conversation with the Golden Police

Golden Police Chief Bill Kilpatrick and Golden City Manager Jason Slowinski invite you to a virtual community conversation focused on the topic of Racial Equity at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30.

This virtual event will take a deeper dive into some of the issues brought up during the October Community Listening Session as we seek to make Golden a more welcoming place.

Register for the event in advance

Event code: 146 220 9816

You can also call to join the conference by phone at +1-408-418-9388.

Candlelight Nights: Be Merry, Be Bright Share Your Golden Light

Although the annual Candlelight Walk is cancelled, the holiday spirit will still be illuminated throughout Golden.

On Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m., there will be a virtual live-stream of Golden Mayor Laura Weinberg throwing the switch to illuminate downtown Golden’s annual holiday lights. From their homes, Golden residents are invited to share their Golden light by placing non-flammable candles** in their windows and displaying them all season long in festive, citywide solidarity.

To make sure your house gets a commemorative candle, call the Golden Chamber of Commerce at 303-279-3113 or stop by On Tap Credit Union, 816 Washington Avenue (while supplies last), after Nov. 30 to pick one up.

** Please use only electric or battery-operated candles.

Celebrate the Holidays with GCO.tv

While we can''t have our traditional Olde Golden Christmas Parades this year, we can still enjoy the parades from Christmases past! Check out the parades and all the other great holiday programming available coming this December on Channel 880, and on-demand at GCO.tv, where you''ll also find the full schedule of upcoming shows.

Parade of Olde Golden Christmas Past

A half-hour show of past Olde Golden Christmas parades.

GCO.tv Channel 880 exclusive

Schedule: Saturdays in December 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Also On-Demand on GCO.tv

A Very Merry Public Domain GCO.tv Christmas

The GCO.tv Virtual Yule Log and Christmas music - Christmas Eve Night and Christmas Morning
1951''s A Christmas Carol
1970''s Scrooge: A Musical
A Creature Features Christmas Special
1959''s Santa Claus
1964''s Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Various vintage holiday-themed cartoons

Downtown parking FREE through the end of the year

Due to rising Covid-19 cases, the City wants to make it easier for Golden residents to shop local during the holidays and support our downtown businesses. As such, the downtown paid parking system is on pause now through January 1.

While parking will be free during this period, signed parking time limits on city streets, as well as signed permit parking areas, will still be enforced during this paid parking holiday.

Golden Civic Foundation Community Grant Program

The Golden Civic Foundation is accepting applications for the 2021 Community Grant Program until December 31.

The Foundation’s primary focus includes civic development, community-oriented small business loans and an annual Community Grant Program that has provided more than $6.4 million of funding to charitable organizations, public schools, government, museums and cultural centers in the greater Golden area.

To learn more about the grant, please visit goldencivicfoundation.org/grants.

Apply to join the 2021 Volunteer Fire Academy!

The 2021 Volunteer Fire Academy application submission period is now open and will close December 15. Testing and interviews will be in January 2021. The Academy starts February 24 and runs every Wednesday and Thursday evening, and all day on Saturdays through the end of June. For more information, contact Captain Jeanette Kehoe at jkehoe@cityofgolden.net or 303-215-8888.

Day in the Life of a Golden Firefighter

Ever considered being a volunteer firefighter? If so, join the GFD on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fire Station 21 for a morning of demonstrations and answering questions that you may have about what it takes to be a Golden Volunteer Firefighter!

Class size is limited, so reserve your spot soon by calling 303-384-8094 or email lbrill@cityofgolden.net. Reservations will be accepted through November 29 until the class is full.

Let Your Phone Help in Contact Tracing

The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment has introduced a new tool in the fight against the pandemic. CO Exposure Notifications is a free and voluntary service developed in partnership with Google and Apple that can notify users of possible exposure to COVID-19.

By opting in, your Android or iPhone device will share anonymous tokens with other CO Exposure Notifications users by using your phone’s Bluetooth. If another user you’ve been near tests positive for COVID-19 within a 14-day period, the service will notify you. If you test positive, you can easily and anonymously notify others to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

To learn more about this voluntary program, visit covid19.colorado.gov/Exposure-notifications

Golden History Museum and Park

The Golden History Museum & Park is open and free every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. by reservation (up to two weeks in advance) or walk-up. Make a reservation to visit by calling 303-278-3557. Please note, new precautions are in effect as of Nov. 20. Please read more at GoldenHistory.org.

Programs and Events

Upcoming Events

Dec. 5, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (learn more and register) - Christmas in the Park
Jan. 13, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (learn more and register) - What''s for Dinner in 1920

City Hall open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Please note, Passport Services have been suspended. Please visit the Colorado Passport Agency for information on renewing or obtaining a passport. In addition, Municipal Court sessions have been cancelled for the month of December and cases continued over to a future date.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

On the Calendar

City Meetings online until further notice

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually until further notice. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board

The Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board will meet virtually tonight, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m.

See the Meeting Agenda for Details

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Small Business Saturday

Kick-off the holiday season during Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28! Stop by Visit Golden’s Shop Small Welcome Station at Golden Visitors & Information Center,1010 Washington Ave., from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 28 to pick up a tote bag full of great coupons and goodies before exploring all of the shopping and dining that Golden has to offer. Come out this weekend to support your city and help Golden thrive while also finding great gifts for your friends and family.

Sustainability Citizen Task Force – Waste

Do you have great ideas about waste in Golden? Do you want to have an active role in bringing projects to fruition? Are you ready to dive in and turn the Golden community’s waste reduction ideas into action? We want to hear from you! Can’t join us this time? Leave your comments for the Waste Task Force at GuildingGolden.com.

This group will meet virtually on Monday, Nov. 30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss a potential ban on Styrofoam in takeout containers, single use plastics, improvements to the residential collection program, downtown and commercial recycling and improvements to the compost program.

Join the meeting online

Hosted by Theresa Worsham- Sustainability Coordinator

Meeting number: 146 334 6353

Password: K3MngpeRv22

Join by video system

Dial 1463346353@cityofgolden.webex.com.

You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone

+1-408-418-9388 United States Toll

Access code: 146 334 6353

Previous meetings from this task force can be found on the Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts, Schedule page under Community Sustainability Advisory Board.

South Golden Neighborhoods Plan Public Meeting

Join the Golden Planning Division on Tuesday, December 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for a virtual community meeting to discuss a 2020 update of the South Golden Neighborhoods Plan.

Staff will review the results of our summer surveys and take additional feedback from attendees. This will be the perfect opportunity to get involved with the project, even if you missed the initial surveys; there will be additional questions to refine our understanding of those early results. Participants will be able to use interactive tools that will provide staff live feedback during the virtual meeting. We look forward to your participation! You can learn more about the process at GuidingGolden.com.

Register in advance for the virtual meeting

Participants may also call-in for the meeting at +1-408-418-9388, using the access code: 146 739 4965.

The meeting will also be live-streamed on the Agendas and Meetings page.

Project Updates

Molson Coors Drainage Project to Begin

A heads up for anyone driving in the area of 12th and Ford Streets -- you might see some activity in the area as Molson Coors starts a drainage project. The project is on their property, however there may be some sidewalk closures on the east side of Ford in the next week.

This is a step toward the Molson Coors G150 expansion project for the portion of the brewery that is outside of Golden city limits. G150 stands for "Golden 150" and relates to the brewery’s upcoming 150th anniversary. We expect more information on this project from Molson Coors next week.

Tucker Gulch Trail Crosswalk Construction

On Monday, Nov. 16, Five Star Construction began construction of a raised crosswalk at Ford St. and Mesa Dr.

Traffic is reduced to one lane and managed with flaggers. The Tucker Gulch trail is closed at Ford St. and a detour is in place along Ford St. The parking lot at Norman D Park is also closed. Contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 with questions.

2020 Concrete Replacement

Work continues on the 2020 replacement program. Work consists of replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as ADA upgrades. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions.

Johnson Rd. from South Golden Rd. to W. 10^th Ave.
W. 10^th Ave. from Johnson Rd. to Ulysses St.
Illinois St. from Jefferson County Pkwy to Fossil Trace Golf Course

Washington Ave. and 11^th St. ADA upgrades

Five Star Construction has begun demolition and construction of a new ramp on the southeast corner of 11^th and Washington. Work is anticipated to take three weeks. Pedestrian detours will be in place during the closure. Please contact John Hardy at (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions.

2020 Utility Replacement

Campground utility replacement is expected to begin after Thanksgiving.

Street Lane Closures

Through May 31, 2021: 649 Partridge Cir. – Storage container will impact a parking lane.
Until further notice: 13^th St. - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be impacted for curbside pickup for Starbucks.
Through Jan. 4: US 6 and Heritage Rd. intersection – Traffic lane will be impacted by geotechnical drilling.
Through Dec. 15: 2401 Table Heights Dr. – Parking lane impacted by dumpster.
Through March 15: 755 Joseph Circle – Dumpster will impact parking lane during a basement finish.
Through Dec. 31: US 6 and Heritage Rd., and US 6 and Jefferson County Parkway – Surveying and mapping will be performed outside of the traffic lanes (no lanes will be closed) for the Interchange Project.
Through Dec. 29: 214 Plateau Parkway – Parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through Nov. 27: WYCO Field Services will be pulling fiber optic cable. Route includes:
2nd St., from Washington Ave. to Arapahoe St. – parking lane, sidewalk impacted
5th St., from Washington Ave. to Arapahoe St. – Parking lane, sidewalk and alley impacted
Iowa Dr. from Washington Ave to N. Rubey Dr. – Traffic lane and sidewalk impacted
Iowa Dr. from N. Rubey to Hwy 93 – Traffic lane and sidewalk impacted
Iowa Dr. from Hwy 93 to White Ash Dr. – Traffic lane and sidewalk impacted
Through Nov. 25: 912 Arapahoe – parking lane will be impacted by dumpster
Through Nov. 25:
Crawford St., from 320 Crawford St. to 150 ft. east: Parking lane will be impacted through Nov. 25 and again on Dec. 1.
Kimball Ct., from 303 Kimball Ct. to 110 ft. north: Parking lane will be impacted through Nov. 25 and again on Dec. 1.
Nov 24 – 26: Water St. from Ford for 120’ – Lanes will be impacted by tear out and replace of 100’ of curb/gutter.
Nov 25 – 26 and Dec 2 – 3: 1st St. from N. Ford St. to Washington Ave. – Traffic lane, parking lanes and sidewalks will be impacted by demo of gas service.
Through Jan. 15, 2021: Ford St. (north sidewalk) from 13^th to Clear Creek Pedestrian Crossing – Sidewalk will be closed during install of a box culvert at 12^th St. to insure pedestrian safety.
Nov 30 – Dec 4: 18^th St. from Washington Ave. to NE of East St. – Parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by overlash of aerial cable.
Nov 30 – Dec 5: 15^th St. from East to 500 15^th St. – Parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Nov 30 – Dec 4: Ulysses St. from 10^th to 11^th – Traffic lane and bike lane will be impacted by moving of a pole and reattachment of cable.
Dec 3 – 4: East St. at 1915 – Traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by sewer repair.
Dec 7 – 10: 1440 8^th St. – Parking lane will be impacted by POD.
Dec 7 – Dec 11: Colfax at Interplaza West – Traffic lanes and sidewalk will be impacted by boring, placing of conduit, pulling of cable and splicing.

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City Hall now open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are now open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

Clear Creek restrictions eased, but still in place

Restrictions regulating waterway activities on Clear Creek have eased within the City of Golden and unincorporated Jefferson County to allow kayaking, rafting and whitewater canoes, but other popular activities are still restricted. Swimming is not allowed, and single-chambered, air-inflated devices such as inner tubes are still prohibited.

Learn more about the revised restrictions at www.cityofgolden.net/clear-creek-waterway-restrictions-eased.

Always take precautions around waterways and remember to social distance as you enjoy the banks of the creek.

State health department seeks public input on draft guidelines and framework

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking feedback on additional draft guidelines for the Safer at Home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors public health order. Coloradans can review draft guidelines in the following areas:

Residential Camp Draft Guidance -- Submit feedback using this online form.
Indoor Event Draft Guidance -- Submit feedback using this online form.
Outdoor Event Draft Guidance-- Submit feedback using this online form.

The deadline for providing feedback is Wednesday, June 17, at 5 p.m.

The CDPHE is also soliciting feedback on an upcoming public health order -- Protect Our Neighbors. The Protect Our Neighbors phase comes after Stay at Home and Safer at Home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors phases.

Coloradans can review the draft framework, and provide feedback by Thursday, June 18, 11:59 p.m.:

Protect Our Neighbors Framework -- Submit feedback using this online form.

Local communities will have the ability to enter the Protect Our Neighbors phase in late June, if they meet thresholds that will be defined in the order and guidance. Thresholds will include a local community''s ability to contain surges in cases and outbreaks through testing, case investigation, contact tracing, isolation, quarantine, site-specific closures, and the enforcement of public health orders.

With more activities open and available to the public, it is everyone''s responsibility to do whatever they can to reduce the spread of the disease. Always stay home when you are sick. If you go out, remember the big three: wear a face covering; wash your hands frequently; and maintain physical distance with others.

Continue to stay up to date by visiting covid19.colorado.gov.

"Wear Your Darn Mask" poster contest

Feeling creative? Want to help encourage our residents and visitors to wear face coverings in Golden?

Join in on our "Wear Your Darn Mask" poster contest!

Create a poster with images and wording that helps spread this important message. Send us your best poster design by June 30 to COVID19@cityofgolden.net.

Golden Building Blocks - Ideas Needed!

Golden Building Blocks is a community-driven exercise that asks the public to take pictures of building elements they feel contribute to the ''character'' of the City. Once the picture is taken, we ask that it be uploaded to the project site. Doing so is simple from either your personal computer or mobile device - just visit the project page at GuidingGolden.com/golden-building-blocks to submit.

We already have 18 ideas uploaded! Take a look, vote on ideas that others have already submitted, and add your own!

Update on Odors from Wastewater Treatment Plants at MillerCoors

Last fall, MillerCoors committed to reducing odors from the two wastewater treatment plants that they operate on the brewery. Their goals were to implement a short-term operational change early this year that would address some odors, and to complete the engineering necessary to secure approval for a larger capital project to start in 2020. Staff at MillerCoors and Golden have met regularly to discuss the status of the control efforts. The most recent call took place on May 28th.

Unfortunately, both the short-term process changes and the long-term capital project remain pending. The State has not approved the treatment change to allow the addition of oxidizers at the general wastewater treatment plant that would reduce some odors now. MillerCoors is ready to implement this change as soon as it is approved. The capital improvement project has been delayed while the brewery collects additional air quality data. The commitment to install control equipment remains, but there is a push to make sure it is the correct solution at the correct location.

In the meantime, MillerCoors has gone back to the existing systems to look at what they can do to minimize or control odors in the interim. They are bringing some older, out-of-service control equipment back on-line, optimizing other processes or equipment to improve odor control, and minimizing sludge inventory on site. The sludge inventory is likely the optimization that will make the biggest difference.

You can visit GuidingGolden.com/wastewater-treatment-odor-control to get the most recent updates on the issue, and to pin locations where you notice odors from the brewery. MillerCoors has an odor hotline (303-277-2112) where you can also share odors concerns. Messages left on the hotline will be returned by brewery staff.

Slow the Flow

New to your home? Or just never gotten around to learning your sprinkler system? Thanks to our partnership with Resource Central, you''re eligible to receive a FREE sprinkler consultation with one of their sprinkler technicians.

You''ll get custom tips on how to program your control clock, a list of action items to keep your system operating at its best, and a customized watering schedule designed to maximize your watering efficiency.

Appointments are limited. Register to request one today!

More information is available at ResourceCentral.org/Sprinklers.

Golden History Park Closed Weekdays for Camp

Just a heads up, the Golden History Park will be closed on weekdays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. through August 7 to safely accommodate Hands-on-History Camp.

Leadership Golden now open for online applications

The application process for Leadership Golden is now open for online applications. In its 34th year, Leadership Golden is a nine-seminar program spanning nine months. These seminars educate participants on the relationships between government, education, business, and the community of Golden.

For more information and the application go to leadershipgolden.org.

On the Calendar

City Meetings Online in June

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually in June. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board will meet virtually tonight, June 16 at 7 p.m.

For more information, please see the Meeting Agenda.

The meeting will be recorded and available to watch on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website later at your convenience.

Citizens'' Budget Advisory Committee

The Citizens'' Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) will meet virtually on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30 a.m. via Webex.

For more information, please see the Meeting Agenda.

The meeting will be recorded and available to watch on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website after the meeting.

Planning Commission Study Session

Planning Commission will meet virtually in study session on Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please see the Meeting Agenda.

The meeting will be available to watch live on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website the day of the meeting, as well as recorded and available to watch later at your convenience.

Golden Farmers Market

Golden Farmers Market runs every Saturday through October 3 and is held in the parking lot just west of the Golden Library on 10th and Illinois streets in historic downtown.

Join us this Saturday, June 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Know Before You Go!

Wear a mask
NO pets are allowed
Pay via card vs cash
No consumption of food
Please pre-order from vendors
Bring only one family member vs whole family
No touching of produce or products
Please stay home if you are not feeling well

Miracle Shop Snowman Project

The Miracle Shop, a project of The Rotary Club of Golden, is an annual event that helps financially struggling families bring joy to more than five hundred children during the holidays. High quality donated toys are sold at garage sale prices to parents or guardians.

Before that can happen, though, they need your donations. Bring toys for The Miracle Shop Holiday store to Parfet Park on June 20 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. where you can drive up and hand off your toys to volunteers who will put them in the snowman.

BONUS!! Receive a mask made by Vivienne Naylor for a cash donation of $30.00 or more, while supplies last. Learn more at www.themiracleshop.org.

Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board Meeting

The Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board will meet virtually on Tuesday, June 23 at 6 p.m.

The meeting will be available to watch live on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website the day of the meeting, as well as recorded and available to watch later at your convenience.

Project Updates

2020 Concrete Replacement

Fasick Concrete will begin concrete work as part of the City''s annual concrete replacement program. They are replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as performing ADA upgrades.

Work will begin on Tucker Gulch Drive and Tucker Gulch Way. Work in the area is anticipated to take three weeks.

Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions.

Street Closures

Through June 26: 17th St. from Brown Hall to Mines Student Rec Center - Parking lane will be impacted by construction.
Through Sept 27: 649 Partridge Cir - Storage container will impact a parking lane.
Through June 26: 8th St from Briarwood Dr to Cheyenne St - A traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by work on gas main tie-in and reinforcement.
Through June 30: 11th St (sidewalk) from Miners Alley to Washington Ave - A sidewalk will be impacted by work on the building at that location.
Through July 2: Alley connecting Cheyenne and Illinois between 8th and 9th will be closed due to construction activity.
Through June 19: 15686 W. 1st Dr. - A storage container will impact a parking lane.
Through June 23: 18th St from Jackson to Belvedere - A traffic lane will be impacted by CATV install for Comcast.
Through June 26: W. 1st Dr. from 15636 to 15600 - A traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by a water main replacement.
Through June 30: 15th Ave, 16th Pl, 16th Ave, Utah St, Ulysses St, Golden Hills Rd - Intermittent parking lanes will be impacted by aerial fiber work.
June 12 - TBD: 13th St. - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be impacted for Curbside Pickup for Starbucks.
Through June 18: 500 Sunshine Pkwy - A parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through June 19: 15th St. from Washington to Arapahoe - A traffic lane will be impacted by fiber optic install for Comcast.
Through June 19: 6th Ave. frontage from Indiana to McIntyre - A traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by underground cable replacement.
Through June 21: E. 8th St. from the dog park to the West 8th Apartments - Both traffic lanes and a parking lane will be impacted for installation of SS at 8th St.
Through June 17: 1750 Jackson St. - A traffic lane will be impacted between 17th & 18th St. for lift work to the East side of the building.
Through June 19: West Campus Rd. & Maple St. - A parking lane will be impacted for curb and gutter work.
June 21 - Sept 30: 11th St. from Miners Alley to Washington - A parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
June 22 - 26: W 6th Ave frontage Rd from Indiana to McIntyre - Traffic lanes and a sidewalk will be impacted by boring for conduit.
June 23-July 14: East 8th St. from the start of the West 8th Apts to the end of the Apts - Both traffic lanes and the parking lane will be impacted for a replacement of the sanitary line.

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Coronavirus Virtual Community Briefing

and Live Q & A - Wednesday at 6 p.m.

On Wednesday, April 22 at 6 p.m., join us for this week''s virtual community briefing with Mayor Laura Weinberg and City Manager Jason Slowinski on local efforts to mitigate spread of the Coronavirus in our community. Join us for this virtual update and Q&A session on GCO.tv (click the green "Now" button to watch live), www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas, Comcast Channel 8/880 or Facebook Live.

Please email your questions to COVID19@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

If you participate on Facebook live, you will have an opportunity to send in your questions as the Mayor and City Manager are talking.

New Safer at Home guidelines starting April 27

The current stay-at-home orders issued by the State of Colorado expire on April 26 and will be replaced with new "Safer at Home" guidelines. Below is a outline of how things will look starting April 27 under the new guidelines.

People encouraged to stay at home except when absolutely necessary (older adults and vulnerable populations must stay at home except when absolutely necessary).

Everyone is strongly advised to wear face coverings in public
No gatherings over 10 people
Sick people may not go to work
Everyone should avoid unnecessary travel

Critical businesses open with strict precautions.
Nursing homes and congregate care facilities must continue to take strict precautions and protections.
Retail open for curbside delivery and phased in
Offices should be 50% open, with strict precautions.

Large workplaces advised to have symptom and temperature checks
Telecommuting maximized

Elective medical services open, with strict precautions to ensure adequate PPE and ability to meet critical care needs.
Restaurants and bars closed - takeout/delivery only, exploring phased-in, reduced capacity opening (looking to mid-May).
Childcare facilities open with strict precautions.
Education closed (Higher Ed, K-12).
Personal services (salons, tattoos, dog grooming, etc.) open with strict precautions.
Real estate showings can begin, but no open houses.

Visit the State website for the latest information as it is available, including the new orders, which will be posted soon.

Keep Informed!

For the most updated information involving COVID-19, please visit www.guidinggolden.com/covid-19.

If you need food or housing assistance during these challenging times, or can donate your time or resources to those who are struggling, please visit www.helpgoldennow.org. Resources for businesses who need economic assistance during the required closures are also available.

COVID-19 Business Recovery Loan Program

The City of Golden COVID-19 Business Recovery Loan Program will soon be accepting applications from small businesses in Golden struggling from the COVID-19 shutdown. This is a City program seeded by funds loaned by the Golden Urban Renewal Authority (GURA) and Golden Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to provide direct business recovery assistance to small businesses throughout the Golden community.

To learn more about the program and access the online application form when it opens, visit www.helpgoldennow.org. Applications will be accepted starting this Friday, April 24 through close of business on Tuesday, May 5.

Access Restricted on Clear Creek

Waterway activities on Clear Creek are currently restricted. These temporary restrictions apply to Clear Creek in unincorporated Jefferson County, as well as those portions of Clear Creek within the City of Golden, including Vanover Park.

This temporary restriction was made in response to the Stay at Home Order that makes it difficult for recreational users of the creek to adhere to the six-foot social distancing guideline. In addition, if a rescue were necessary, it would require law enforcement and fire departments to expend resources that are already facing challenges due to COVID-19.

These restrictions include ALL USES in Clear Creek, including all single-chambered air-inflated devices, such as belly boats, inner tubes, and single chambered rafts, "body surfers," and swimming, as well as all vessels, kayaks, whitewater canoes, and multi-chambered river boards. Individuals may still fish from the banks of the creek so long as proper social distancing practices are maintained.

Temporary Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are still in effect. The restrictions are in place to reduce the likelihood of the City''s firefighting resources going toward battling wildfires and in turn, creating another opportunity for virus exposure. These restrictions are for the corporate city limits of Golden and are independent but in conjunction with fire restrictions orders in Jefferson County. These restrictions will remain in effect indefinitely.

Please see the Public Notice and Order for more information about what is allowed or not allowed during Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.

Need to contact us?

Although City facilities are currently closed to the public, we are still open for business. Please use the following contact list to reach the department with whom you need to speak:

City Manager''s Office: 303-384-8011

Utility Billing: 303-384-8023

Sales Tax: 303-384-8024

City Clerk: 303-384-8014

Human Resources: 303-215-8891

Parks and Recreation: 303-384-8100

Municipal Court: 303-384-8006

Police Department (NON-emergency): 303-980-7300

Code Enforcement: 303-384-8045

Police Reports/Records: 303-384-8045

Fire Department: 303-384-8094
Communications: communications@cityofgolden.net

General City Email Address: cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net

Please dial 9-1-1 to report an emergency. All other Police reporting needs should go to the non-emergency number at 303-384-8045,

or the non-emergency line for Jeffcom Dispatch at 303-980-7300.

Thank you for your understanding as we all work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

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Guiding Golden - Still looking for feedback!

There are several projects on Guiding Golden that we are still looking for your feedback on. So while you''re sheltering at home, sign in or register at www.guidinggolden.com. Below are a handful of projects we are currently featuring.

Zoning Code Audit and Rewrite Project - Over the past several months, a consultant team has been analyzing the existing City of Golden Zoning Code for deficiencies and areas of improvement. The resulting audit document is now available for review and comment on Guiding Golden.

8th Street Redesign Project - Three 8th Street redesign options were developed based on feedback from a public meeting held by city staff in November 2019. All three options are now available for review on Guiding Golden along with a poll. Please let us know which option you prefer.

2020 Census - Do you have questions about the 2020 Census or are just interested to learn more about it? Visit our 2020 Census project on Guiding Golden for information and updates as we work to get everyone in Golden counted!

Heart of Golden 2020: Refining - While public workshops had to be canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, we are still collecting feedback on the Heart of Golden 2020 project through Guiding Golden.

2020 Movies & Music in the Park - Movie Poll

What movie would you like to see this summer during Movies and Music in the Park? Take our online poll now! Currently "Sonic the Hedgehog" is in the lead, but that could change! Make sure you vote - you don''t even have to sign in. We''ll keep the poll open through April.

Visit the Museum Virtually

You may not be able to visit the Golden History Museum in person, but staff is busy preparing lots of interesting virtual programming to keep you busy at home!

Visit Goldenhistory.org for a schedule of upcoming programming. Most of the programs will be available on Facebook and YouTube.

Other ways you can enjoy the Golden History Museum from your couch:

Delve into 150 years of news from Golden in our digitized historic newspaper collection
Explore photos and objects in our online collection
Read about the amazing rediscoveries we''ve uncovered during our expansive Legacy Collection Inventory on our blog
Enjoy a walk and self-guided historic tour around Golden using our online guide or walk through the Golden History Park and use a brochure to learn about the buildings'' histories.

Get fit with your computer and the GCC

The Golden Community Center doesn''t want you to lose all those gains you''ve made from regular workouts now that we''re all staying at home.

Your favorite GCC group fitness instructors are doing LIVE WORKOUTS online and you''re invited to join.

Check out the schedule of classes available, and let''s get moving!

If you are a Silver Sneakers member, you can also go to the SilverSneakers FaceBook page and see live classes or to the Silver Sneakers web page to sign in for on-demand classes.

Caring for our Seniors

Are you 60+ and want to chat with someone? Need help accessing resources? Not sure where to turn for accurate information on public health orders? The Golden Community Center Front Porch is here to help.

Call us at 303-384-8130, leave a message with your name and phone number and one of our caring staff will return your call. We call them "Care Calls" and we look forward to talking with you! So far, we''ve made over 128 calls to seniors in the community and we want to talk to you too.

On the Calendar

Golden United Housing Task Force

The Golden United Housing Task Force meeting will be held virtually tonight, April 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. via Zoom. Join the meeting online. All are welcome and no registration is needed.

City Council Virtual Meeting

While most City-hosted meetings have been canceled through the end of the month, City Council will meet virtually on Thursday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.

Tune in to Comcast Channel 880 or GCO.tv to watch the meeting live, or to our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website. If you have a question for City Council, email councilcomments@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. the day of the meeting.

Landscaping Webinar and Garden in a Box

Join Kenton Seth of Paintbrush Gardens on Thursday, April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a free online seminar on how to successfully transform your existing water-thirsty yard into a low water landscape.

Learn what real life problems crop up between those "before" and "after" pictures of Xeriscape yard transformations in magazines, and get tips on how to avoid those issues for a beautiful and sustainable landscape.

For more info and to register visit ResourceCentral.org.

The Water-Wise Landscape Seminar Series is brought to you in partnership between the City of Golden and Resource Central. These expert-led seminars educate and empower Colorado residents to save water on their landscapes through low-water landscaping and other sustainable gardening practices.

Garden in a Box

Are you ready for a beautiful, water-wise summer garden? Find a professionally designed, low-water garden to fit your landscaping needs by visiting ResourceCentral.org/Gardens.

Virtually Golden Lunch Series

Golden United presents a fun and entertaining Golden-centric series called "Virtually Golden." The series takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Have your lunch virtually with other Goldenites while learning about Golden and our local talent. Join via Zoom and don''t forget to order take-out from one of the local restaurants.

Project Updates

Street Closures

The closure of 17th St. between Washington to Jackson for construction staging and access for CSM''s project at 1750 Jackson St. has been extended until the end of April.
The closure of one lane at 1750 Jackson St. has been extended for a construction project until end of April.
The closure of 18th St sidewalk and parking lane for dumpsters for a construction project has been extended until end of April.
Through April 28: Canyon Point Circle - A dumpster will be impacting a parking spot.
Until further notice: Buffalo Rose will be using a parking lane for curbside pickup of food.
Through May 1: Parking lane at 1400 Maple St. impacted for construction traffic.
Through June 15: Cheyenne St. from 14th to McClure Rd. - Parking lanes on both sides of Cheyenne will be impacted by construction.
Through June 1: 11th St. from Miners Alley to Washington - A parking lane will be impacted by dumpster and equipment.
April 23: 16th St. north of Illinois St. intersection: Traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by evaluation of pavement performance.
April 23 - 24: Ford St. from Waters to 12th - Parking lane, bike lane and sidewalk will be impacted by UG cable replacement.
April 27: Parking lanes in front of Buffalo Rose will be impacted by a fundraiser at the venue.
April 27 - May 1: W. 16th Ave., Golden Hills Rd. - A parking lane will be impacted by aerial fiber optics replacement.
April 27 - May 15: A section of Table Mountain Parkway - A traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by boring along the east side of the road for replacement of a switch cabinet.
April 29: N. Jackson from Wyoming to Idaho - Traffic and parking lanes will be impacted by work on the gas main.
May 4 - 8: Pine Ridge Rd. from Hwy 93 to Brickyard Rd. - A traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by boring and fiber pull.

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and Live Q & A - Wednesday at 6 p.m.

On Wednesday, April 8 at 6 p.m., join us for this week''s virtual community briefing with Mayor Laura Weinberg and City Manager Jason Slowinski on local efforts to mitigate spread of the Coronavirus in our community. Join us for this virtual update and Q&A session on GCO.tv (click the green "Now" button to watch live), www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas, Comcast Channel 8/880 or Facebook Live.

Please email your questions to COVID19@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

If you participate on Facebook live, you will have an opportunity to send in your questions as the Mayor and City Manager are talking.

Keep Informed!

For the most updated information involving COVID-19, please visit www.guidinggolden.com/covid-19.

If you need food or housing assistance during these challenging times, or can donate your time or resources to those who are struggling, please visit www.helpgoldennow.org. Resources for businesses who need economic assistance during the required closures are also available.

Passover and Easter Worship during COVID-19

Passover begins tomorrow and Easter is this Sunday, April 12. Holidays such as these will be difficult this year for those who seek a spiritual and community connection as a critical component to their well-being. In an effort to help places of worship provide a safe environment for worshipers this year, the Colorado Department of Health and Environment has released some guidelines.

Please refer to these guidelines before planning your weekend. The City of Golden wishes everyone a happy and safe Easter and Passover.

Ward 4 Election Ballots Mailing this Week

Ballots will be mailed out to all registered voters in Ward 4 beginning this week. Ballots must be returned no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day, April 28, 2020.

We encourage you to mail in your ballot so that you don''t have to be exposed to public places. However, there are two ballot box locations, one at Golden City Hall, 911 10th St. and Jefferson County Elections, 3500 Illinois St. The ballot box at City Hall is accessible 24-hours a day. Voters just need to enter the first set of doors at City Hall and drop their ballot in.

Voter registration status may be checked online at govotecolorado.com or by contacting the Jefferson County Elections Office at 303-271-8111. The Golden City Clerk''s Office can be reached at 303-384-8014.

A Message for Alpine Waste Customers

The City''s waste and recycling program is expected to continue without interruption for residents that receive service through the City''s contracted waste hauler, Alpine Waste, also known as GFL Environmental.

Please remember to have your carts out by 7 a.m. on the day of your service. See the service calendar for alternating recycling and compost weeks.

Temporary Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are still in effect. The restrictions are in place to reduce the likelihood of the City''s firefighting resources going toward battling wildfires and in turn, creating another opportunity for virus exposure. These restrictions are for the corporate city limits of Golden and are independent but in conjunction with fire restrictions orders in Jefferson County. These restrictions will remain in effect indefinitely.

Please see the Public Notice and Order for more information about what is allowed or not allowed during Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.

Need to contact us?

Although City facilities are currently closed to the public, we are still open for business. Please use the following contact list to reach the department with whom you need to speak:

City Manager''s Office: 303-384-8011

Utility Billing: 303-384-8023

Sales Tax: 303-384-8024

City Clerk: 303-384-8014

Human Resources: 303-215-8891

Parks and Recreation: 303-384-8100

Municipal Court: 303-384-8006

Police Department (NON-emergency): 303-980-7300

Code Enforcement: 303-384-8045

Police Reports/Records: 303-384-8045

Fire Department: 303-384-8094
Communications: communications@cityofgolden.net

General City Email Address: cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net

Please dial 9-1-1 to report an emergency. All other Police reporting needs should go to the non-emergency number at 303-384-8045,

or the non-emergency line for Jeffcom Dispatch at 303-980-7300.

Thank you for your understanding as we all work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Jeffco Schools Grab and Go Meals: New locations added

Each MWF, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., two lunches and two breakfasts per student are provided for children 1 through 18 at the curbside location of the following schools through car trunk, car window or by walk-up. Parents or another caregiver may pick up meals for children at home.

Arvada High School
Alameda High School
Columbine High
Edgewater Elementary
Foothills Elementary
Bear Creek High School
Columbine High School
Dunstan Middle School
Golden High School
Jefferson Jr/Sr High School
Pomona High School
Wayne Carle Middle
West Jefferson Elementary
Wheat Ridge High School

Please do not come to locations if you are sick. In case of severe weather, school locations will not operate.

Golden Community Center Information for Pass Holders

If you have an Annual Pass to the Golden Community Center, your pass is currently suspended and will be extended for the length of the closure.
If you have a Monthly Pass, your pass is currently suspended. We will not process any additional monthly payments until after we are able to reopen. In addition, a credit for the second half of March will be applied to your next monthly payment.

Refunds for classes, programs and events scheduled during this time will be issued in the form of credit to your household account. We ask for your patience with us as we will be processing a much higher volume of refunds than normal and it may take longer. Additional information for specific ongoing programs will be sent to registrants in the coming days.

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2020 Movies & Music in the Park - Movie Poll

What movie would you like to see this summer during Movies and Music in the Park? Take our online poll now! We''ll keep it open through April.

U.S. Census 2020 - Video Challenge!

While you''re self-isolating, participate in the 2020 Census and video contest! Take the Get Out the Count Video Challenge, and compete for cash prizes. The deadline for video submissions is April 17.

If you haven''t yet filled out the 2020 Census for your household, please do so! You now have until mid-August to get it completed.

Get answers and more information at 2020Census.gov or GuidingGolden.com/2020-census.

Visit the Museum Virtually

The Golden History Museum may not be able to greet at the museum, but they''ve been busy preparing lots of interesting virtual programming to keep you busy at home.

Visit Goldenhistory.org for a schedule of upcoming programming. Most of the programs will be available on Facebook and YouTube.

Other ways you can enjoy the Golden History Museum from your couch:

Delve into 150 years of news from Golden in our digitized historic newspaper collection
Explore photos and objects in our online collection
Read about the amazing rediscoveries we''ve uncovered during our expansive Legacy Collection Inventory on our blog
Enjoy a walk and self-guided historic tour around Golden using our online guide or walk through the Golden History Park and use a brochure to learn about the buildings'' histories.

Get fit with your computer and the GCC

The Golden Community Center doesn''t want you to lose all those gains you''ve made from regular workouts now that we''re all staying at home.

Your favorite GCC group fitness instructors are doing LIVE WORKOUTS online and you''re invited to join.

Check out the schedule of classes available, and let''s get moving!

If you are a Silver Sneakers member, you can also go to the SilverSneakers FaceBook page and see live classes or to the Silver Sneakers web page to sign in for on-demand classes.

On the Calendar

Ward 4 City Council Election Virtual Forum

Golden United and Leadership Golden invite you to join a virtual forum for the two Ward 4 City Council Candidates tonight, April 7, 6:30 - 8 p.m. - Bill Fisher and Stacy Fowler.

Due to some technical changes, there will NOT be a live stream through the City of Golden broadcast. To view the forum live, please register to view via Zoom.

If you can''t join in live, the forum will be available to stream after April 7 on Golden Community TV at GCO.tv.

Virtually Golden Lunch Series

Golden United presents a fun and entertaining Golden-centric series called "Virtually Golden." The series takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Have your lunch virtually with other Goldenites while learning about Golden and our local talent. Join via Zoom and don''t forget to order take-out from one of the local restaurants.

City Council Virtual Meeting

While most City-hosted meetings have been canceled through the end of the month, City Council will meet virtually on Thursday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.

Tune in to Comcast Channel 880 or GCO.tv to watch the meeting live, or to our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website. If you have a question for City Council, email councilcomments@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. the day of the meeting.

Project Updates

Don''t plant yet! Hard freeze headed our way...

The weather has been beautiful, and we hope everyone has had an opportunity to enjoy these warm days. While it may be tempting to take advantage of time at home and warm weather to start working in our gardens, please note that snow and freezing temperatures are forecast this weekend.

Long-term Colorado residents usually use Mother''s Day as a benchmark for turning on your outdoor irrigation and planting your summer garden.

Lookout Mountain Rd. Guardrail Replacement

Crews are replacing a section of guardrail on Lookout Mountain Rd. to replace a section that is deficient and out of specifications. The work is anticipated to take an addition three days to complete and will take place under a single lane closure with flaggers to maintain two-way traffic.

Very minor delays are anticipated. Please contact John Hardy at (303) 384-8195 for additional information or questions.

Peaks to Plains Project Update from Jeffco

This week, the Golden intersection where US 6 meets Highways 93 and 58 will operate as a four-way stop with flashing traffic signals for utility installation work just south of this intersection. US 6 will also be reduced to one lane of travel in each direction, with paving work scheduled for Friday.

Drivers should treat the flashing signal in the intersection like a four-way stop and pay attention to changing lane patterns on US 6 throughout the week.

This utility installation work is being done in conjunction with the Peaks to Plains Project in the mouth of Clear Creek Canyon. This Jefferson County Open Space project involves building a 1.75 mile-long trail at the mouth of the canyon, developing two trailhead areas with restroom and parking facilities, and restoring the historic Welch Ditch flume trail. Construction is expected to be substantially complete in spring 2021.

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION

● Project Phone Line - (720) 893-1313

● Project email - peaks2plains@gmail.com

● Project website - jeffco.us/p2p

Water Plant Pipes updated!

The water plant is almost done replacing all the piping for the plant filters. The project will soon wrap up and the plant will be ready for summer demand.

These pictures reflect the progress over the past month.

Street Closures

The closure of 17th St. between Washington and Jackson for construction staging and access for CSM''s project at 1750 Jackson St. has been extended until April 15.
The closure of 18th St sidewalk and parking lane for dumpsters for a construction project has been extended until April 15
Through April 28: Canyon Point Circle - A dumpster will be impacting a parking spot.
Until further notice: Buffalo Rose will be using a parking lane for curbside pickup of food.
Through May 1: Parking lane at 1400 Maple St. impacted for construction traffic.

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Check on the Status of City Services

Under the State''s Safer-at-Home orders businesses are beginning to open back up and we''re all trying to find a new normal, including the City of Golden. As we resume city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

No Community Briefing this Week but tune in next week!

Since the beginning of the Coronavirus crisis in our community, City Manager Jason Slowinski and Mayor Laura Weinberg have been providing weekly updates to keep our residents informed and allow you to ask questions. This week, however, as there is nothing new to report since last week, there will be no briefing. Do tune in next Wednesday, however. The Governor is expected to provide a lot more information about next steps to follow the Safer-at-Home orders, so we anticipate having a lot more to talk about.

Clear Creek still closed with fire restrictions still in place

Just a note to remind everyone that Clear Creek is still closed for all use including including single-chambered air inflated devices such as belly boats, inner tubes, and single chambered rafts, "body surfers," and swimming, and including all vessels, kayaks, whitewater canoes, and multi-chambered river boards.

Additionally, we are still under Stage 1 fire restrictions. This includes the prohibition of all open burning, including bonfires, open flame torches, welding in wildfire risk areas, and using model rockets. Also banned is the use of recreational fires within 30 feet of undeveloped areas, including green belts and open space lands. Smoking within six feet of any outdoor area not cleared of combustible vegetation is also prohibited.

Thanks for staying safe and helping us protect our first responders.

Golden Cemetery Memorial Day Operations

Memorial Day is a cherished day for many; a day to remember those we love and have lost over the years. Golden Cemetery staff would like to ensure the safety of all visitors due to current health conditions resulting from COVID-19. Physical distancing and face coverings are encouraged, in compliance with Jefferson County Public Health guidelines.

To assist with distancing please see the grave site locator tool on the City of Golden website. It is easy to use by entering the name of the individual grave site. A map will direct you to your loved one.

If you have questions, please leave a message at the Cemetery office, 303-279-1435. Staff will return your call during regular business hours.

Honoring our fallen heroes for Peace Officer Memorial Day

Corporal Garner, Corporal Novak, Corporal Lanning, Officer Sipes and Officer Hyde represented the Golden Police Department in a Peace Officer Memorial Day (May 15) motorcade honoring fallen Colorado State Troopers William Moden and Trooper Dan Groves by driving by their homes with family gathered.

At 8 p.m., all participating officers joined in a true ''hero howl'' activating their sirens through Trooper Moden''s neighborhood. It was quite the sight AND sound!

Welcome Back to Council, Bill Fisher!

The City of Golden welcomes back Bill Fisher to the Golden City Council as the Ward 4 representative. A Golden resident for more than 20 years, he was elected to the position in a special election held on April 28 after the seat was vacated by Laura Weinberg who was elected as Mayor. Councilor Fisher is not new to City Council, nor to this particular circumstance. In 2008, he filled the Ward 4 Councilor seat that was vacated, and then was subsequently elected to a 4-year term which ended in 2013. Councilor Fisher was sworn in on May 14, 2020 (the first and hopefully only "masked" swearing in) and will serve the remainder of the current term. We welcome Bill Fisher back to City Council!

Business Recovery Loans, Round Two

The City of Golden COVID-19 Business Recovery Loan Program is once again accepting applications from small businesses in Golden struggling from the COVID-19 shutdown. This is a City program seeded by funds loaned by the Golden Urban Renewal Authority (GURA) and Golden Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to provide direct business recovery assistance to small businesses throughout the Golden community.

To learn more about the program and apply online, visit our Business Economic Assistance page. Applications will be accepted through Monday, June 1. Please note, this is NOT a first come, first served program. All applications will be given equal consideration after the application period ends.

Free mulch, free compost, free seeds - this week only!

Golden''s Victory Vegetable Garden program is LIVE this week at the tree limb drop off near Hwy 93 and Golden Gate Canyon Rd. (see map below).

From May 19 - 26, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., all City of Golden households can pick up free packets of organic vegetable seeds suitable for in-ground or container gardens, up to three free bags of organic compost, and unlimited free mulch from the City Forestry Division using personal shovels and buckets.

Visit CityofGolden.net/VictoryGarden for more information.

New Golden Building Blocks Project on Guiding Golden

We need your help capturing the character of Golden''s unique built environment with a new, community-driven exercise on Guiding Golden.

Over the next few months, we want you to take pictures of the buildings and city blocks that you feel best reflect Golden''s small-town character. Through this understanding, we will be better able to preserve the character of Golden through future city initiatives.

Is it a roof, a yard, a porch, a building''s orientation? Is character best reflected by the sum of all the houses along a city block? Is it the landscaping? You tell us at www.GuidingGolden.com.

National Public Works Week, May 17-23

It''s National Public Works Week! A big thanks to our Public Works crews who keep the City of Golden safe and beautiful all year round - Streets, Stormwater, Utilities, Building and the Water Treatment Plant.

Since 1960, APWA has sponsored National Public Works Week. Across North America, more than 30,000 members in the U.S. and Canada use this week to energize and educate the public on the importance of public works in their daily lives: planning, building, managing and operating at the heart of their local communities to improve everyday quality of life.

Enjoy some printable, construction-themed coloring pages for kids.

A Message from the Golden Lion''s Club

The Golden Lion''s Club sent us this message, which we wanted to share with our community:

"Dear Golden, it is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the postponement of the Golden Lions 49th Annual, 4th of July Festival. This has been a difficult decision; the Lions Club has a long-standing history of celebrating the 4th of July. However, in these unprecedented times, we had to put the safety and well-being of our community as priority. Events like the 4th of July take months of planning, and with the current and evolving situation, it is difficult to plan for guidelines that will surely change throughout the summer. We know we will gather again as a community, and look forward to that day."

Need to contact us?

Although City facilities are currently closed to the public, we are still open for business. Please use the following contact list to reach the department with whom you need to speak:

City Manager''s Office: 303-384-8011

Utility Billing: 303-384-8023

Sales Tax: 303-384-8024

City Clerk: 303-384-8014

Human Resources: 303-215-8891

Parks and Recreation: GoldenParksAndRecReg@cityofgolden.net

Municipal Court: 303-384-8006

Police Department (NON-emergency): 303-980-7300

Code Enforcement: 303-384-8045

Police Reports/Records: 303-384-8045

Fire Department: 303-384-8094
Communications: communications@cityofgolden.net

General City Email Address: cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net

Please dial 9-1-1 to report an emergency. All other Police reporting needs should go to the non-emergency number at 303-384-8045,

or the non-emergency line for Jeffcom Dispatch at 303-980-7300.

Thank you for your understanding as we all work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

On the Calendar

City Meetings Online in June

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually in June. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board will meet virtually tonight, May 19 at 7 p.m.

For more information, please see the Meeting Agenda.

The meeting will be available to watch live on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website the day of the meeting, as well as recorded and available to watch later at your convenience.

Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting

The Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) will meet virtually Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30 a.m.

For more information, please see the Meeting Agenda.

The meeting will be recorded and available later on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Planning Commission Study Session

Planning Commission will meet in study session virtually Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please see the Meeting Agenda.

The meeting will be recorded and available later on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

City Council Study Session

City Council will meet in a Study Session online Thursday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m.

City Council May 21, 2020 Study Session Agenda

To view the study session there are several options:

Live-streamed on the City of Golden website - Find the meeting in the schedule and click "VIEW EVENT". This option will only be available once the meeting has begun.
Live-streamed on GCO.TV - Find the meeting in the schedule on the right, and click the "WATCH" arrow.
Live Broadcast on Comcast Channel 880
To call in and listen to the meeting audio live, call 1-408-418-9388 and enter meeting ID # 930 639 207

As this is a study session there is no public comment period, but you may, as always, submit any feedback or comments to your councilors using the CouncilComments@Cityofgolden.net email address.

Mobility & Transportation Advisory Board Meeting

The Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board (MTAB) will meet virtually on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be available to watch live on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website the day of the meeting, as well as recorded and available to watch later at your convenience.

Do it online!

Visit the Museum Virtually

You may not be able to visit the Golden History Museum in person, but staff is busy preparing lots of interesting virtual programming to keep you busy at home!

Visit Goldenhistory.org for a schedule of upcoming programming or check out their Weekly Newsletter. Most of the programs will be available on Facebook and YouTube.

Get fit with your computer and the GCC

The Golden Community Center doesn''t want you to lose all those gains you''ve made from regular workouts now that we''re all staying at home.

Your favorite GCC group fitness instructors are doing LIVE WORKOUTS online and you''re invited to join.

Check out the schedule of classes available, and let''s get moving!

If you are a Silver Sneakers member, you can also go to the SilverSneakers FaceBook page and see live classes or to the Silver Sneakers web page to sign in for on-demand classes.

Caring for our Seniors

Are you 60+ and want to chat with someone? Need help accessing resources? Not sure where to turn for accurate information on public health orders? The Golden Community Center Front Porch is here to help.

Call us at 303-384-8130, leave a message with your name and phone number and one of our caring staff will return your call. We call them "Care Calls" and we look forward to talking with you! So far, we''ve made over 128 calls to seniors in the community and we want to talk to you too.

Project Updates

Street Closures

The closure of 17th St. between Washington to Jackson for construction staging and access for CSM''s project at 1750 Jackson St has been extended until May 22.
Until TBD: Buffalo Rose will be using a parking lane for curbside pickup of food.
Through June 15: Cheyenne St. from 14th to McClure Rd. - Parking lanes on both sides of Cheyenne will be impacted by construction.
Through June 1: 11th St. from Miners Alley to Washington - A parking lane will be impacted by dumpster and equipment.
Through June 26: 17th St. from Brown Hall to Mines Student Rec Center - A parking lane will be impacted by construction.
Through Sept 27: 649 Partridge Circle - A storage container will impact a parking lane.
Through May 22: Eagle Ridge Dr. from Entrada Dr. to Golden Cir - A traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by CATV install for Comcast.
Through June 1: 403 Butte Parkway - A parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through June 12: 649 Partridge Circle - A parking lane will be impacted by dumpster and/or staging for a bobcat (only one or the other permitted at a time).
Through June 26: 8th St. from Briarwood Dr. to Cheyenne St. - A traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by work on gas main tie-in and reinforcement.
May 26: Alley located at 911 ? 9th St. from Arapahoe to Cheyenne - The alley will be impacted by demo of residential gas service.
May 27 - June 3: Iowa Dr from Hwy 93 to Washington Ave. - A traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by CATV installation for Comcast.

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Recognizing and thanking those who have served

The past few weeks have been a slurry of news, but it''s worth taking a moment to stop, take a deep breath and say "thank you" to all the men and women who have served and still serve in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is a good reminder that our freedom isn’t guaranteed. It’s protected by the brave men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line… here and around the world. To those who fight for our way of life… thank you!

Jeffco has moved to Level Orange due to rapid rise in COVID cases

Jefferson County has been moved to Level Orange, formerly Level 3, in the Colorado Dial Framework.

Additionally, JCPH’s Public Health Order 20-009, which sets limits on gatherings, will remain in effect. Despite the county implementing a comprehensive mitigation plan, COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and the testing positivity rate in Jefferson County — three key indicators for how the virus is spreading in a community — have all continued to increase at an alarming pace. Because of this, maintaining requirements in PHO 20-009 that are stricter than those in Level Orange is critical as we work to slow the spread of the virus in our community.

Specifically, that means the Jefferson County community and businesses should follow Level Orange of CDPHE’s Dial Framework per Public Health Order (PHO 20-36), with the following modifications required by JCPH’s Public Health Order 20-009 :

Outdoor events are limited to no more than 75 people and indoor events to no more than 25 people within their usable space as calculated by the Social Distancing Space Calculator.
. Events may not have more than one room, designated activity or area.
Note: Businesses and activities that follow events guidance as required by PHO 20-36, but which are not events involving social gatherings, are not subject to PHO 20-009. However, if a business or facility hosts a social event, then that event is subject to the terms of PHO 20-009.
Spectators are prohibited at all high school sporting events, regardless of whether they are sanctioned by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) and regardless of whether they take place at public, private or charter schools.
Spectators are prohibited at adult recreational and league sports.

Between October 20 and November 2, there were 2,513 total cases of the virus in Jefferson County, or 431.0 per 100,000 residents (10/20-11/2). Over this same time period, hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have also increased across the region by more than 75 percent. Additionally, Jefferson County’s two-week average test positivity rate is 7.7 percent.

Visit CDPHE’s website for more information about capacity limits and requirements under Level Orange of the Dial Framework. For information about JCPH’s PHO 20-009, including frequently asked questions, visit www.jeffco.us/safer-at-home''.

Pickleball cancelled per county and state mandate

Pickleball at the Tony Grampsas Gym and the Golden Community Center has been cancelled starting today due to the State of Colorado Public Health Order 20-36.

The City of Golden asked specifically about pickleball, which is very popular here and received clarification from Jefferson County Public Health, (JCPH) who noted, "Indoor pickleball, while mostly separated, does not meet the definition of an individual sport so it would not be approved for indoor play."

Yard Waste Collection Days, this week

For residents who participate in the Pay as You Throw (PAYT) program, start raking! The semi-annual Yard Waste Collection Days is happening this week, Nov. 9 - 13.

Yard waste is collected by a separate truck on your designated trash collection day. Please have the material out by 7 a.m., either in reusable containers or in compostable bags, placed near the spot your trash is normally collected. Yard Waste for this collection is limited to grass clippings, pine needles, leaves, weeds, branches, sawdust, and ground or chipped wood. Guidelines do apply, so please visit our Yard Waste Collection Days page for more information.

Golden named a 2020 Top STEM City in Colorado

To recognize the communities across our country who demonstrate exceptional dedication to science, technology, engineering and math, the data scientists at Insurify identified the top city in each state for STEM, and named Golden to the top spot in Colorado.

To make this determination, the scientists analyzed proprietary and publicly-accessible data to identify cities with the highest proportion of residents in STEM-based careers, then compiled data on the colleges and graduate schools with the best programs in STEM, as well as the best cities for women in tech.

November is Native American History Month

November is Native American Heritage Month, offering an opportunity to recognize the significant contributions the first Americans have made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., both historically and culturally.

Golden was once the home of the Cheyenne, Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), and Očeti Šakówiŋ (Sioux) people. Learn more about Native American cultures at nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov with educational resources and upcoming online events and webinars exploring the history and culture of native communities.

Golden Civic Foundation Celebrates 50 Years with Record Donations

For nearly 50 years, the Golden Civic Foundation has had a profound impact on the Golden community by partnering with residents, government, businesses, culturals, schools and nonprofit organizations to ensure essential programs and services work together to achieve lasting, positive change. Each year they host a gala and auction to raise the money they will then distribute to all of those local organizations. This year, the gala and auction were forced to go online, and true to their nature, the Civic Foundation pivoted quickly to host a fun and successful event. More than 400 Goldenites joined online; they raised over double what they projected and exceeded the fundraising amount from last year!

This profound impact started in the late 1960s when the City of Golden was a much different place – nearly 40 percent of downtown Golden was vacant and the existing businesses had a difficult time surviving. There was a dire need for civic improvements, but tax revenues and other public funds were simply not available. It was at this point when a group of businessmen formed the Golden Civic Foundation in May 1970.

Check out this video that highlights the last 50 years of service to our community.

Golden Civic Foundation: For the Good of Golden.

JCPL suspends walk-in library services

In response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Jefferson County. and JCPH public health order 20-009 (see above for more info), Jefferson County Public Library has relinquished their local variance and suspended walk-in library services at all locations.

Curbside services remain available everywhere except Conifer County. Learn more at jeffcolibrary.org.

CDPHE Offers New Tool to Help in Contact Tracing

The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment has introduced a new tool in the fight against the pandemic. CO Exposure Notifications is a free and voluntary service developed in partnership with Google and Apple that can notify users of possible exposure to COVID-19.

By opting in, your Android or iPhone device will share anonymous tokens with other CO Exposure Notifications users by using your phone’s Bluetooth. If another user you’ve been near tests positive for COVID-19 within a 14-day period, the service will notify you. If you test positive, you can easily and anonymously notify others to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

To learn more about this voluntary program, visit covid19.colorado.gov/Exposure-notifications

CO Outdoor Winter Grants Program open through Nov. 13

The Colorado Outdoor Winter Grant program will assist Colorado-based restaurants that are experiencing financial hardship because of the Covid-19 crisis and state and local regulations limiting the number of customers in indoor spaces. The grant will help recipients purchase items needed to maintain outdoor dining spaces for patrons during colder weather.

The grant will be available in two application rounds. The first, open now, will remain open through Nov. 13 with funds available Nov. 23. The second round will be open from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11, with funds available Dec. 21. If grant funds are still available following the second round, a third rounds will be available.

To learn more about the grant, including eligibility requirements and the review process, and to apply for the grant, visit cooutdoordining.org.

Golden Sustainability Updates

This is your last chance to apply for the CSAB Youth Education Grant program!

The application deadline is November 15 for schools, youth organizations, or non-profits with a youth-led sustainability project relating to energy, water, or waste. The grant is limited to organizations base within City of Golden limits. For questions, email goldensustainability@cityofgolden.net.

Golden History Museum and Park

The Golden History Museum & Park is open and free every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. by reservation (up to two weeks in advance) or walk-up. Make a reservation to visit by calling 303-278-3557.

Programs and Events

Upcoming Events

Nov. 11, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (register in advance) - Viva Los Americanos! Colorado Volunteer Infantry in the Philippines, 1898-1899
Nov. 18, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. (learn more and register) - Race-based real estate developments in Jefferson County, Colorado
Nov. 24, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (join on Facebook Live) - History in the Baking: Thanksgiving Traditions

City Hall open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

On the Calendar

City Meetings online until further notice

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually until further notice. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Economic Development Commission Meeting

The Economic Development Commission (EdComm) will meet tonight, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m.

See the meeting agenda for details

Submit comments to rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net before or during the meeting.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Citizens Business Advisory Committee Meeting

The Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) will meet virtually on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from at 7:30 a.m.. All are welcome and no registration is needed.

See the meeting agenda for details.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

City Council Regular Meeting / Study Session / Executive Session

City Council will meet virtually on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m.

City Council November 12, 2020 Agenda

To view the meeting, there are several options:

Live-streamed at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas - Find the meeting in the schedule and click "VIEW EVENT". This option will only be available once the meeting has begun.
Live-streamed on GCO.tv - Find the meeting in the schedule on the right and click the "WATCH" arrow.
Live Broadcast on Comcast Channel 880
To call in and listen to the meeting audio live, call 1-408-418-9388 and enter access code 146 984 9872.

To provide public comment there are two options:

Comment in advance: Email your comments to PublicComment@Cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
To provide comment live, you must pre-register for the meeting by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting. You may either register for general public comment or for public hearing comment (see agenda for registration link). You will receive a "Registration Approved" email with a link to join the meeting. At the time of the meeting, click that link. You will be called upon to speak during the general public comment period, or during the public comment period for the agenda item you have indicated your interest in, if that agenda item has a separate public comment period. You will have three minutes to speak and will be cut off at the end of three minutes.

At this time, live public comment is only available through the WebEx portal. If you are not able to access it, please email your public comments.

Flavors of Golden

Join the Golden United family for their annual Flavors of Golden event on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 12 to 1 p.m.

This year the event will support and celebrate the Golden Businesses that are such a vital part of our community and whose sustained operations are at risk during this pandemic.

Where: Your couch! Join via Zoom from the comfort of your home.

What: A community celebration and mobilization of support for Golden businesses.

You can also call in to participate by phone at 929-205-6099

Meeting ID: 830 7336 8911

Downtown Development Authority Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will meet virtually Monday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Local Licensing Authority Meeting

The Local Licensing Authority (LLA) will meet virtually Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 2:30 p.m.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board will meet virtually Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Heart of Golden Community Meeting

The City of Golden is hosting a community-wide virtual meeting to go over the latest ideas and thoughts for the Heart of Golden 2020 project, and to get your valuable feedback.

Please join us on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. for this Webex community meeting.

You may also join by calling in at 1-408-418-9388.

Event number: 146 934 3479

Project Updates

2020 Concrete Replacement

Work continues on the 2020 replacement program. Work consists of replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as ADA upgrades. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions.

Johnson Rd. from South Golden Rd. to W. 10^th Ave.
W. 10^th Ave. from Johnson Rd. to Ulysses St.
Illinois St. from Jefferson County Pkwy to Fossil Trace Golf Course

Washington Ave. and 11^th St. ADA upgrades

Five Star Construction has begun demolition and construction of a new ramp on the southeast corner of 11^th and Washington. Work is anticipated to take three weeks. Pedestrian detours will be in place during the closure. Please contact John Hardy at (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions.

2020 Utility Replacement

Watermain replacement on Lookout Mountain Road is complete.
Watermain replacement at 10th and Vasquez began on Nov. 6 and is expected to be completed by Nov. 24.
Campground utility replacement is expected to begin after Thanksgiving.

Street Lane Closures

Through May 31, 2021: 649 Partridge Cir. – Storage container will impact a parking lane.
Until further notice: 13^th St. - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be impacted for curbside pickup for Starbucks.
Through Jan. 4: US 6 and Heritage Rd. intersection – Traffic lane will be impacted by geotechnical drilling.
Through Dec. 15: 2401 Table Heights Dr. – Parking lane impacted by dumpster.
Through March 15: 755 Joseph Circle – Dumpster will impact parking lane during a basement finish.
Through Nov. 12: 151 Heritage Rd. – Sidewalks will be impacted by replacement of signs.
Through Dec. 31: US 6 and Heritage Rd., and US 6 and Jefferson County Parkway – Surveying and mapping will be performed outside of the traffic lanes (no lanes will be closed) for the Interchange Project.
Through Dec. 29: 214 Plateau Parkway – Parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through Nov. 11: Prospector’s Alley from 14^th St to 13^th St. will be impacted by boring and pulling of cable. Additional impacts include:
12th St., from Prospector’s Alley to Jackson – parking lane and sidewalk
Jackson St, from 12th to 13th St. – traffic, parking lanes and sidewalk
13th St., from Prospector’s Alley to Jackson St. – traffic, parking lane and sidewalk
14th St., from Prospector’s alley to Jackson St. – traffic, parking lanes and sidewalk
Through Nov. 27: WYCO Field Services will be pulling fiber optic cable. Route includes:
2nd St., from Washington Ave. to Arapahoe St. – parking lane, sidewalk impacted
5th St., from Washington Ave. to Arapahoe St. – Parking lane, sidewalk and alley impacted
Iowa Dr. from Washington Ave to N. Rubey Dr. – Traffic lane and sidewalk impacted
Iowa Dr. from N. Rubey to Hwy 93 – Traffic lane and sidewalk impacted
Iowa Dr. from Hwy 93 to White Ash Dr. – Traffic lane and sidewalk impacted
Through Nov. 15: 44^th Ave. and Salvia St. – Traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted two times a day to load and unload equipment.
Through Nov. 19: Vasquez St. from 10^th St. – Traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by installation of a new water main by the City of Golden Utilities Division.
Nov. 11 – 14: Ulysses St. from Ammons to W. 6^th Ave. – Traffic lanes will be impacted by asphalt restoration work.
Through Nov. 12: Johnson Rd. from 10^th Ave. to W. 12^th Ave. and W. 10^th from Jefferson CO Parkway to Weimer St. – Traffic lanes and parking lanes will be impacted by pulling of fiber from existing manhole.
Nov. 16 – 20: 21^st St. from Ford to East – Traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by gas service demo.
Nov. 16 – Jan. 15, 2021: Ford St. (north sidewalk) from 13^th to Clear Creek Pedestrian Crossing – Sidewalk will be closed during install of a box culvert at 12^th St. to insure pedestrian safety.

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Olde Golden Christmas Ahead!

Candlelight Nights: Be Merry, Be Bright, Share Your Golden Light

Olde Golden Christmas Candlelight Nights 2020

Although the annual Candlelight Walk is cancelled, the holiday spirit will still be illuminated throughout Golden.

On Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m., there will be a virtual Facebook live-stream of Golden Mayor Laura Weinberg throwing the switch to illuminate downtown Golden’s annual holiday lights, which will then remain on for the rest of the season.

The Golden community is also invited to share your Golden light by placing non-flammable candles** in your windows and displaying them all season long in festive, citywide solidarity.

To make sure your house gets a commemorative candle, call the Golden Chamber of Commerce at 303-279-3113 or stop by On Tap Credit Union, 816 Washington Avenue (while supplies last) to pick one up.

** Please use only electric or battery-operated candles.

Holiday Story Stroll Treasure Hunt

Join the Holiday Story Stroll treasure hunt and learn about holiday traditions all over the world!

Take a stroll through Golden at your leisure and find 11 holiday story displays, each highlighting a different holiday tradition from cultures around the world. Created in partnership with the Jeffco Public Library, these engaging displays offer an inspirational way to celebrate our global connections and promote peace on Earth.

Anyone who joins on the Scavify app will be eligible to earn points and a chance to win prizes. For more info and to join the hunt visit www.cityofgolden.net/storystroll.

Celebrate the Holidays with GCO.tv

While we can''t have our traditional Olde Golden Christmas Parades this year, we can still enjoy the parades from Christmases past! Check out the parades and all the other great holiday programming available coming this December on Channel 880, and on-demand at GCO.tv, where you''ll also find the full schedule of upcoming shows.

Parade of Olde Golden Christmas Past

A half-hour show of past Olde Golden Christmas parades.

GCO.tv Channel 880 exclusive

Schedule: Saturdays in December 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Also On-Demand on GCO.tv

A Very Merry Public Domain GCO.tv Christmas

The GCO.tv Virtual Yule Log and Christmas music - Christmas Eve Night and Christmas Morning
1951''s A Christmas Carol
1970''s Scrooge: A Musical
A Creature Features Christmas Special
1959''s Santa Claus
1964''s Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Various vintage holiday-themed cartoons

Make it a Local Golden Christmas

Small businesses need your support to stay open, so shop local and shop early in Golden this holiday season.

To make it easier to support your local business community, Good To Be Golden is putting together six Golden Gift Guides.

Golden Gift Guides:

Kids & Teens
The Person Who Seemingly Has Everything
People Who Love to Travel
Also, coming soon! Guides for Food & Drink Lovers, People Who Love to Explore the Outdoors, and Stocking Stuffers.

See all the guides at GoodToBeGoldenCO.com. Follow @GoodToBeGoldenCO on Instagram and Facebook to get updates about new guides as they''re released!

Keep it festive in Downtown Golden all season long

Downtown Golden is the place to be on Saturdays this holiday season. In between shopping local and picking up take-out from one of Golden’s dining establishments, there will be strolling characters, carolers and the Golden Haywagon to provide a jolly ambience with holiday music.

You''ll also be able to take your photo with holiday ice sculptures all month, the first of which will be at the corner of 12th and Washington in front of Goozell Yogurt.

To stay up to date on holiday happenings, VisitGolden.com is the place.

The Miracle Shop Toy: Donate and help make a child smile!

We all realize that this year has been different from anything we’ve known, and there are more people than ever who will struggle to get gifts for their kids. The Rotary Club of Golden wants to make sure no child is left without a gift for Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or any other holiday celebration. Their project, The Miracle Shop, is an annual holiday pop-up store set up in Calvary Church, which gives financially struggling parents the ability to shop for new and quality toys at garage sale prices.

Each year, more than 500 children receive holiday gifts chosen and purchased by their parent/guardian. The adjusted pricing allows a population of underserved adults to purchase items they normally wouldn’t be able to afford, and more importantly, it reinforces a sense of dignity.

For anyone who has the means to donate to The Miracle Shop, your generosity is needed. Last year, even with a great deal of donated toys, the shop ran out. Golden Rotary wants to make sure that doesn’t happen again. The Miracle Shop will be open for parents on Dec. 14, 15 & 16.

How to Donate

Toy Donation Drop-off:

Dec. 7 – 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dec. 12, 8 a.m. to noon

Calvary Church

1329 Arapahoe St.

Shop Online:

Shop for and donate toys online at www.themiracleshop.org

Toy Drive Drive-Thru

Donate without getting out of your car!

Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Updates and Helpful Information

Community Conversation with the Golden Police

If you missed it last night, Golden Police Chief Bill Kilpatrick and Golden City Manager Jason Slowinski held a virtual community conversation focused on the topic of Racial Equity. We invite you to watch the recording.

This virtual event took a deeper dive into some of the issues brought up during the October Community Listening Session as we seek to make Golden a more welcoming place. Coming up in early January, we will host another community conversation taking a look at racial equity on a city level. Watch for more details on that soon.

COVID-19 Testing in Jefferson County

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH), in partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) and Curative Testing, offers FREE COVID-19 testing sites in the county. In addition, CSM is also offering testing to the general community.

Jefferson County Fairgrounds

The testing location located at Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave Frontage Rd. is available seven days a week. Pre-register and schedule your test appointment on the Curative Testing website at cur.tv/jeffco.

This test site can perform at least 2,000 tests a day. Results are expected to take 2-3 days for individuals to receive. In addition, this test is a self-performed oral test, which minimizes the in-person contact and risk of transmission for all site visitors and testing professionals.

Mobile Testing Van

A mobile COVID-19 testing van offers free testing at several locations in mountain communities throughout Jefferson County as well as neighboring counties. The van can administer up to 300 tests per day with a 2-3 day turnaround time on results.

Visit www.jeffco.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1436 for the schedule, locations, and links to register for testing at each location.

CSM Testing for the Golden Community

The Colorado School of Mines is now accepting appointments from non-Mines community members for COVID-19 tests.

General hours for community COVID testing access are as follows (although hours may vary and are subject to change). People should check the reservation system for availability.

Monday - Friday: 7 am to 10 am; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 7 a.m. to noon

Advanced reservations/appointments required.

This testing site is administered though the COVIDCheck Colorado.

Downtown parking FREE through the end of the year

Due to rising Covid-19 cases, the City wants to make it easier for Golden residents to shop local during the holidays and support our downtown businesses. As such, the downtown paid parking system is on pause now through January 1.

While parking will be free during this period, signed parking time limits on city streets, as well as signed permit parking areas, will still be enforced during this paid parking holiday.

CARES Act Comprehensive Business Stability Award program

The CARES Act Comprehensive Business Stability Award program (Round Two) is now open and applications can be submitted through Monday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m.

If you participated in Round One of the Business Stability grants, you may apply for additional funding in this round, and businesses that did not participate in Round One may also apply. More information, visit www.jeffco.us/4057/CARES-Act-Emergency-Grants-Funding.

Golden Civic Foundation Community Grant Program

The Golden Civic Foundation is accepting applications for the 2021 Community Grant Program until December 31.

The Foundation’s primary focus includes civic development, community-oriented small business loans and an annual Community Grant Program that has provided more than $6.4 million of funding to charitable organizations, public schools, government, museums and cultural centers in the greater Golden area.

To learn more about the grant, please visit goldencivicfoundation.org/grants.

Apply to join the 2021 Volunteer Fire Academy!

The 2021 Volunteer Fire Academy application submission period is now open and will close December 15. Testing and interviews will be in January 2021. The Academy starts February 24 and runs every Wednesday and Thursday evening, and all day on Saturdays through the end of June. For more information, contact Captain Jeanette Kehoe at jkehoe@cityofgolden.net or 303-215-8888.

Golden History Museum and Park

The Golden History Museum & Park is open and free every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. by reservation (up to two weeks in advance) or walk-up. Make a reservation to visit by calling 303-278-3557. Please note, new precautions are in effect as of Nov. 20. Please read more at GoldenHistory.org.

Programs and Events

Upcoming Events

Dec. 5, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (learn more and register) - Christmas in the Park
Jan. 13, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (learn more and register) - What''s for Dinner in 1920

City Hall open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Please note, Passport Services have been suspended. Please visit the Colorado Passport Agency for information on renewing or obtaining a passport. In addition, Municipal Court sessions have been cancelled for the month of December and cases continued over to a future date.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

On the Calendar

City Meetings online until further notice

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually until further notice. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

South Golden Neighborhoods Plan Public Meeting

Join the Golden Planning Division tonight, December 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for a virtual community meeting to discuss a 2020 update of the South Golden Neighborhoods Plan.

Staff will review the results of our summer surveys and take additional feedback from attendees. This will be the perfect opportunity to get involved with the project, even if you missed the initial surveys; there will be additional questions to refine our understanding of those early results. Participants will be able to use interactive tools that will provide staff live feedback during the virtual meeting. We look forward to your participation! You can learn more about the process at GuidingGolden.com.

Register in advance for the virtual meeting

Participants may also call-in for the meeting at +1-408-418-9388, using the access code: 146 739 4965.

The meeting will also be live-streamed on the Agendas and Meetings page.

Planning Commission Meeting

Golden Planning Commission will meet virtually Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m.

See the Meeting Agenda for Details

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Golden Housing Task Force Meeting

The Golden United Housing Task Force will meet virtually on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Register in advance for the Zoom meeting online

Call in at 669-900-6833 or 253-215-8782

Meeting ID: 876 9043 1794

Public Art Commission Meeting

The Public Art Commission will meet virtually Thursday, Dec. 3 at 9 a.m.

See the Meeting Agenda for Details

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

City Council Regular Meeting & Golden Downtown General Improvement District Meeting

City Council will meet virtually on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m.

· City Council December 3, 2020 Agenda

To view the meeting, there are several options:

Live-streamed at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas - Find the meeting in the schedule and click "VIEW EVENT". This option will only be available once the meeting has begun.
Live-streamed on GCO.tv - Find the meeting in the schedule on the right and click the "WATCH" arrow.
Live Broadcast on Comcast Channel 880
To call in and listen to the meeting audio live, call 1-408-418-9388 and enter access code 146 984 1995.

To provide public comment there are two options:

Comment in advance: Email your comments to PublicComment@Cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
To provide comment live, you must pre-register for the meeting by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting. You may either register for general public comment or for public hearing comment. You will receive a "Registration Approved" email with a link to join the meeting. At the time of the meeting, click that link. You will be called upon to speak during the general public comment period, or during the public comment period for the agenda item you have indicated your interest in, if that agenda item has a separate public comment period. You will have three minutes to speak and will be cut off at the end of three minutes.

At this time, live public comment is only available through the WebEx portal. If you are not able to access it, please email your public comments.

Immediately following the meeting, Council will adjourn and reconvene for a Golden Downtown General Improvement District meeting. Please see the agenda for more information.

Morning StArt: An Artist Coffee Meetup with Nikki Nienhuis

Morning StArt is a joint one-hour coffee meetup program designed to bring artists in the area together with the Golden community, to meet and talk about art. These Meetups are jointly sponsored with the Golden Public Arts Commission and the Foothills Art Center.

Join other creatives online to start your morning on Friday, Dec. 4 from 8 to 9 a.m. with artist, Nikki Nienhuis. Learn more and register in advance at FoothillsArtCenter.org.

Coffee with Councilors, featuring special guest Marjorie Sloan

Grab a cup of coffee and join your councilors online for a virtual Coffee with Councilors AND a special guest! Join District 2 Councilor Casey Brown and District 1 Councilor J.J. Trout on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. either by phone or in a video conference.

This meeting will feature a special guest -- Golden’s former Mayor and the newly-elected member of the RTD Board of Directors, Marjorie Sloan. Marjorie will introduce herself as Golden’s RTD Board representative and would like to listen to Golden residents to hear about their transit ideas and respond to questions. RTD was in the middle of a deep financial and workforce crisis even before the pandemic hit earlier this year, and the challenges facing transit in Golden and the metro area have never been more formidable.

Join the Zoom Meeting online. Or you can join by phone only by calling (346) 248-7799.

Meeting ID: 852 5652 4602

Passcode: COGCWC

Historic Preservation Board Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will meet virtually Monday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Economic Development Commission Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will meet virtually Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Project Updates

Molson Coors Drainage Project and Year-end Updates

Coors Brewing Company has started construction on different projects around the brewery, including G-150, a new milestone in the company’s history in Golden. G-150 is a multi-million dollar investment to expand operations in Golden, which includes a flood mitigation project.

Year-end Updates:

Starting December 3, pedestrian and other sidewalk traffic will be rerouted along the east side of Ford Street through the continuation of the project to keep our community safe and out of the construction zone. Utility relocation and tree removal will also begin in December as part of the project phase.
Over the next year, construction will take place from 14th to Clear Creek.
Contractors will mobilize this month in preparation for excavation of a flood control channel that will include a new bridge at 12th St. east of Ford St.

Please be on the lookout in the new year for continued updates and information as Coors continue to make enhancements to their brewery.

Clear Creek Trail Concrete Work

Concrete work will begin at the Golden History Museum this week and continue through next week. At this time closures are not anticipated.

Tucker Gulch Trail Crosswalk Construction

On Monday, Nov. 16, Five Star Construction began construction of a raised crosswalk at Ford St. and Mesa Dr.

Traffic is reduced to one lane and managed with flaggers. The Tucker Gulch trail is closed at Ford St. and a detour is in place along Ford St. The parking lot at Norman D Park is also closed. Contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 with questions.

2020 Concrete Replacement

Work continues on the 2020 replacement program. Work consists of replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as ADA upgrades. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions.

Johnson Rd. from South Golden Rd. to W. 10^th Ave.
W. 10^th Ave. from Johnson Rd. to Ulysses St.
Illinois St. from Jefferson County Pkwy to Fossil Trace Golf Course

Washington Ave. and 11^th St. ADA upgrades

Five Star construction has begun demolition and construction of a new ramp on the southeast corner of 11th and Washington. Work has been delayed, however, due to unknown electrical and gas conflicts. Staff is working with Xcel Energy to relocate the facilities and resume construction. Pedestrian detours will be in place during the closure. Please contact John Hardy at (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions.

2020 Utility Replacement

Campground utility replacement is expected to be complete by mid-December.
Sewer main replacement in alley between 12th and 13th from Maple to Illinois is expected to begin when campground work is completed.

Street Lane Closures

Through May 31, 2021: 649 Partridge Cir. – Storage container will impact a parking lane.
Until further notice: 13^th St. - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be impacted for curbside pickup for Starbucks.
Through Jan. 4: US 6 and Heritage Rd. intersection – Traffic lane will be impacted by geotechnical drilling.
Through Dec. 15: 2401 Table Heights Dr. – Parking lane impacted by dumpster.
Through March 15: 755 Joseph Circle – Dumpster will impact parking lane during a basement finish.
Through Dec. 31: US 6 and Heritage Rd., and US 6 and Jefferson County Parkway – Surveying and mapping will be performed outside of the traffic lanes (no lanes will be closed) for the Interchange Project.
Through Dec. 29: 214 Plateau Parkway – Parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Dec. 1 - 2: Table Heights Dr from Lookout View Ct to Lookout View Ct – Traffic lane will be impacted by replacement of an overhead pole deemed unsafe.
Dec. 1 - 3: Lookout View Dr from Lookout View Dr to Lookout View Ct – Traffic lane will be impacted by overhead pole deemed unsafe
Dec 2 – 3: 1st St. from N. Ford St. to Washington Ave. – Traffic lane, parking lanes and sidewalks will be impacted by demo of gas service.
Through Jan. 15, 2021: Ford St. (north sidewalk) from 13^th to Clear Creek Pedestrian Crossing – Sidewalk will be closed during install of a box culvert at 12^th St. to insure pedestrian safety.
Through Dec 4: 18^th St. from Washington Ave. to NE of East St. – Parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by overlash of aerial cable.
Through Dec 5: 15^th St. from East to 500 15^th St. – Parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through Dec 4: Ulysses St. from 10^th to 11^th – Traffic lane and bike lane will be impacted by moving of a pole and reattachment of cable.
Dec 3 – 4: East St. at 1915 – Traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by sewer repair.
Dec 7 – 10: 1440 8^th St. – Parking lane will be impacted by POD.
Dec 7 – 11: Colfax at Interplaza West – Traffic lanes and sidewalk will be impacted by boring, placing of conduit, pulling of cable and splicing.
Through Dec 9: Streets cuts to place conduit, pull cable and splice
12th St, from Prospector’s Alley to Jackson St. – parking lane & sidewalk impacted: 11/30 – 12/9
Prospector’s Alley, from 13th St to 14th St – impacted 11/30 – 12/3
Jackson St, from 12th to 13th St, traffic, parking lanes & sidewalk will be impacted: 11/30 – 12/9
13th St, from Prospector’s alley to Jackson St – traffic, parking lanes & sidewalk will be impacted: 11/30 – 12/9
14th St, from Prospector’ alley to Jackson St – traffic, parking lanes & sidewalk impacted: 11/30 – 12/9
Dec. 14 –18: S. Golden Rd from roundabout to Lunnonhaus Dr – Traffic lane will be impacted by pulling of cable through existing conduit.

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City Council Special Meeting - tonight!

City Council will meet virtually in special session tonight, June 30 at 6 p.m. to discuss how to deal with the excessive crowding along the Clear Creek Corridor in these days of COVID-19, and what to do about face coverings.

Comments and questions must be emailed in advance by 5 p.m. today to councilcomments@cityofgolden.net. All comments will be entered into the public record.

City Council June 30, 2020 Regular Meeting Agenda

To view the special session, there are several options:

Live-streamed on the City of Golden website - Find the meeting in the schedule and click "VIEW EVENT". This option will only be available once the meeting has begun.
Live-streamed on GCO.TV - Find the meeting in the schedule on the right and click the "WATCH" arrow.
Live Broadcast on Comcast Channel 880
To call in and listen to the meeting audio live, call 1-408-418-9388 and enter access code 146 550 5700.

Coronavirus Virtual Community Briefing and Live Q & A - Wednesday at 6 p.m.

On Wednesday, July 1 at 6 p.m., join us for a virtual community briefing with Mayor Laura Weinberg and City Manager Jason Slowinski about issues surrounding crowding along the Clear Creek and face covering requirements in Golden. Join us for this virtual update and Q&A session on GCO.tv (click the green "Now" button to watch live), www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas, Comcast Channel 8/880 or Facebook Live.

Please email your questions to COVID19@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

If you participate on Facebook live, you will have an opportunity to send in your questions as the Mayor and City Manager are talking.

What to expect this holiday weekend

This Fourth of July weekend will be different than any of us have experienced before, that''s one thing we know!

The Lions Club traditional Fourth of July Festival has been canceled and moved online (please see the story following this one). There will also be no fireworks show this year.

Tonight, Golden City Council will discuss issues regarding crowding and face coverings at 6 p.m. Whatever they decide, we will post to our website and social media platforms tomorrow morning so you know exactly what to expect for the upcoming holiday weekend..

The road up Lookout Mountain will be closed to everyone but those who live there on July 3rd and 4th from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. In addition, access to certain trailheads, including the popular Lubahn Trail, will also be closed on July 4th and will be monitored.

You can also expect Washington Avenue between 11th and 12th and between 12th and 13th to be closed to vehicle traffic from Thursday night to Monday morning.

Please visit us at www.cityofgolden.net tomorrow for a more detailed look at what closures you can expect this weekend.

A First for the Fourth! A different kind of celebration

You don''t need to leave your back yard this weekend to be part of Golden''s traditional Independence Day celebration! Since we can''t come together for the big festival, the Golden Lions Club is bringing it to you - virtually - for a July 4th community party with digital ways to participate.

The Golden Lions are partnering with local eateries and breweries in the community for a day of fine food. Order the "Lions Special" -- locations will be updated on the Golden Lions Facebook page. If you''re out and about downtown, keep an eye out for volunteers wearing the signature yellow Lions vest -- the club will be passing out goodies on Saturday, July 4th as well. Watch Facebook LIVE as they have events coming to you from various parts of town, comedian clips, and live music segments. Sponsored contests will be posted on the Golden Lions Facebook page between 7 and 8 a.m. on July 4, including "Most Patriotic Pet", "Best at Home Face Painting", "Best Photo of a Past 4th of July Fireworks Show" and "Picture of You with Your Favorite Beverage in Golden".

You''ll even get a fireworks show! At 8 p.m., the Golden Lions will broadcast, in conjunction with the City of Golden, a previous Golden fireworks show on social media, Channel 8, and GCO.TV (now available on Roku, and Apple TV)!

Fireworks are still ILLEGAL in Golden

The City of Golden live fireworks show that typically accompanies the July 4th celebration has been postponed. We know it''s disappointing, but it''s important to keep in mind that outside of permitted, professional displays, fireworks are now, and always have been, illegal in Golden. Plus, Stage 1 fire restrictions are still in effect, making them doubly off-limits right now!

Although the excitement of the professional fireworks display must be delayed, the Golden Fire Department will still be staffing and strictly following our no-tolerance fireworks code. This means it is prohibited for any person to possess, sell, furnish, give, use or ignite fireworks in Golden -- even if they are legal in other parts of the county or state.

If you hear or see fireworks in your neighborhood, you can call the non-emergency line for Jeffcom Dispatch at 303-980-7300. If it is an emergency such as a fire or injury due to a firework, please call 911 immediately.

Lap Swimming at the Splash now open -- more recreation options coming soon

The Splash is now open for lap swimming only by reservation. Please note, the leisure pool is NOT open - only the lap pool.

There can be a maximum of 16 swimmers in the pool at a time, two in each lap lane. Swimmers 12 years and older who are capable of swimming laps independently can reserve a one-hour time slot online at www.rec.cityofgolden.net.

Currently, the Golden Community Center is open only for licensed day care, but more openings are scheduled soon:

The weight room at the GCC is scheduled to open no later than Monday, July 13.
The GCC swimming pools should open no later than Monday, July 27.

Golden Parks and Recreation is requiring all guests to make a Commitment to Community Health and to our entire Golden community when registering to visit any Recreation facility, including the Splash, the Golden Community Center (when it officially opens to guests) and the Golden History Museum, which opens July 2 (more information in the story below). Please be prepared to accept and follow these guidelines:

I will wear a mask to cover my mouth and nose (when swimming, this means until you enter the pool and upon exiting the pool)
I will disinfect equipment before and after use
I will wash my hands frequently
I will maintain six feet of social distancing whenever possible
I will stay home if I am sick

We look forward to welcoming you back to our recreation facilities!

Phased Reopening for the Golden History Museum & Park

The Golden History Museum will reopen on Thursday, July 2, with the reopening of the Golden History Museum with limited hours. The museum will be open Thursday-Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Visitation is for Museum members only from 10 to 11 a.m., and a reservation is required. Starting at 11 a.m., admission is by reservation or walk-up availability to anyone. Reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance. Admission is free.

To make an advance reservation, visitors must call the Museum''s main number 303-278-3557. Reservations will be offered every 30 minutes or upon availability based on Museum capacity. Walk-up tickets may also be obtained upon availability. A temporary ticket booth will be set up on the Museum''s creekside patio. The 10th Street doors will be exit only, except for visitors with disabilities.

Building capacity will not exceed 30 persons including staff, volunteers, summer campers, and guests. Current CDC and CDPHE standards for disinfection will be strictly followed. Phases may be subject to change. For up-to-date information, call 303-278-3557 or visit GoldenHistory.org.

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Golden History Park Closed Weekdays for Camp

The Golden History Park is currently closed to the general public on weekdays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. through August 7 to safely accommodate participants of our Hands-on-History Camp.

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Catch up on what''s happening at the GHM with the Golden History Museum Newsletter, now available online.

City Hall open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

COVID-19 Rental Assistance for Golden residents in need

The Salvation Army Golden Service Extension Unit, the City of Golden, Golden Civic Foundation, and Golden United are working together to help the growing number of people during the COVID-19 crisis who are facing housing insecurity. While this need has always been present in our community, it is especially urgent now that we support people in dire straits from lost wages and other impacts of this pandemic. If you need assistance, please visit GoldenUnited.org.

If you would like to help, your donation to the COVID-19 Rental Assistance fund will provide assistance for Golden residents needing emergency support in paying for rent and/or utilities.

Slow the Flow

Be a part of the water saving solution. In a semi-arid state like Colorado, it''s important to do our part, however small, in conserving this important resource.

A FREE sprinkler consultation with Resource Central could help you save up to 5,000 gallons of water per year! Our technicians will inspect your sprinkler system for issues that could be wasting you water and provide a customized watering schedule to ensure you''re watering as efficiently as possible while keeping your grass healthy.

Request your free consultation online, or visit ResourceCentral.org/Sprinklers for more info.

On the Calendar

City Meetings online until further notice

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually until further notice. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Golden United Housing Task Force Meeting

The Golden United Housing Task Force will meet virtually Wednesday, July 1 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

Anyone interested can register to join the meeting on Zoom and use meeting ID # 857 7195 9440. You may also call in to 346-248-7799 to listen to the meeting only, using the same meeting ID #.

Planning Commission Study Session

The Planing Commission will meet in study session virtually on Wednesday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m.

Please see the meeting agenda for more information.

The meeting will NOT be broadcast live due to the Community Briefing by the Mayor and City Manager happening at the same time, but will be available to watch recorded on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Public Art Commission (PAC) Meeting

The Planning Art Commission will meet virtually Thursday, July 2 at 9 a.m.

Please see the meeting agenda for more information.

The meeting will be available to watch live on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website the day of the meeting, as well as recorded and available to watch later at your convenience.

The meeting can also be heard live (for listening only) by calling 408-418-9388 and entering the access code: 146 485 1503.

Comments should be sent to rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net before or during the meeting.

Historic Preservation Board Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will meet virtually on Monday, July 6 at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please see the Meeting Agenda.

The public may call in and listen to the meeting by dialing 1-408-418-9388 and entering the access code 146 176 4067.

Members of the public who would like to speak during the live public comment period must register to join the meeting in advance. Once registered, you will receive an email with a link to join the meeting.

The meeting will also be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Golden Farmers Market

Golden Farmers Market runs every Saturday through October 3 and is held in the parking lot just west of the Golden Library on 10th and Illinois streets in historic downtown.

Join us this Saturday, July 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Know Before You Go!

Wear a mask
Pay via card vs cash
No consumption of food
Please pre-order from vendors
Bring only one family member vs whole family
No touching of produce or products
Please stay home if you are not feeling well

Project Updates

2020 Concrete Replacement

Fasick Concrete is doing concrete work as part of the City Annual Replacement Program. They are replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as performing ADA upgrades. Work in the area is anticipated to take three weeks. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions. Work will begin on the following streets:

Cougar Ct.
Coyote Ct.
Mesa Drive from Hwy 93 to dead-end
Tucker Gulch Dr. from Golden Gate to dead-end
Tucker Gulch Way from Tucker Gulch Dr. to cul-de-sac
Miller Pl. From Illinois St. to dead-end.
Ford St. From 10th St. to 7th Place

Street Closures

Through July 15: 8th Street from Briarwood Dr. to the box culvert at Church Ditch - Traffic, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted for street utility replacements.
Through Sept 27: 649 Partridge Cir. - A storage container will impact a parking lane.
Through July 2: Alley connecting Cheyenne and Illinois between 8th and 9th will be closed due to construction activity.
Until further notice: 13th St. - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be impacted for curbside pickup for Starbucks.
Through Sept 30: 11th St. from Miners Alley to Washington - A parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through July 3: 1018 12th St - A parking lane will be impacted for a storage unit.

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Apex Trail Management Change Begins this Thursday

A new management plan will be implemented by Jefferson County Open Space at Apex Park beginning Thursday, September 10, with the goals of improving safety and visitor experience. This plan applies an even/odd designated use schedule to trails in the southern portion of the park and implements directional use on BIKE ONLY days.

Affected trails include: Enchanted Forest, Magic Mountain, Poco Calle, Rocker, Paydirt, and Smelter.

Even calendar dates (2nd, 4th, etc.) = Bikes only, no hikers or equestrians
Odd calendar dates (1st, 3rd, etc.) = Hikers and equestrians only, no bikes

Please note that several trail names have been updated to improve communication and understanding around this new management plan. Learn more about the change and view a map on the JeffCo Apex Trail page.

Heart of Golden 2020 - Upcoming Neighborhood Meetings

The Heart of Golden 2020 project is an exciting opportunity for the community to help us envision a Clear Creek Corridor for the future! COVID-19 slowed the project down, but it continues on and we hope you will engage with us and share your ideas and dreams for the Heart of Golden! We are hosting neighborhood-specific engagement meetings. These meetings will be held virtually and will present an opportunity for you to give feedback as we refine the design options that are a result of the visioning phase.

The 8th, 9th & 10th Street Historic District is invited to participate in our first meeting on Wednesday, September 9 at 6 p.m.

Register for the 8th. 9th & 10th Street Historic District meeting
Once registered, you will receive a link to join the meeting with a unique registration ID.
To call in and listen to the meeting, dial (408) 418-9388 and enter Event Access Code: 146 953 8412.

The 12th Street Historic District neighborhood meeting will be Tuesday, September 15 at 6 p.m.

Register for the 12th Street Historic District meeting
Once registered, you will receive a link to join the meeting with a unique registration ID.
To call in and listen to the meeting, dial (408) 418-9388 and enter Event Access Code: 146 945 3549.

For more information about the neighborhood meetings, the project, and to register to participate in the online meeting for your neighborhood, please visit the Heart of Golden 2020 project page.

Questions? Email CLorentz@Cityofgolden.net.

Golden History Museum and Park

The Golden History Museum & Park is open and free every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. by reservation (up to two weeks in advance) or walk-up. Make a reservation to visit by calling 303-278-3557.
Golden History Museum currently has the following exhibits on view in The Salon and upcoming:

Foothills Art Center Open Studio: Communal Creativity - on view through September 28
Nikki Nienhuis: Abstractions - on view September 30 to January 5

GHM&P''s recent program "Legendary Ladies: Notable Western Women" will air on C-SPAN on Sunday, September 13 at 2 p.m.
The Museum has been fielding many inquiries about racism in Golden''s history, specifically related to Ku Klux Klan activity in the 1920s. The Museum was recently gifted copyright to the book "Castle Rock and the KKK" by Todd Lowther, a Golden native whose father served as City Manager in the 1950s. A fascinating work of historical fiction, the story contains multiple actual biographies and gives historic context. The entire book can be accessed and read for free on the Museum''s online collection page. A number of copies will also be available for purchase in the Museum''s store.

Community Pride Days Postponed to 2021

In the interest of public and staff safety during this pandemic, City staff has made the difficult decision to postpone Community Pride Days until next year.

A date is currently being finalized for a branch collection event this October, however. As soon as a date is set, we will announce it here, on the website, and on social media.

Heart of Golden Elected Official "Alumni" Group

The Heart of Golden process is continuing to develop ideas and priorities for the Clear Creek corridor. The City will be holding conversations with stakeholders in September. One community resource we would like to tap into are the residents who have served in Golden on the City Council or on a board or commission. If you have been a member of a City board or commission in the past, please reach out to Alex Mansfield by email at amansfield@cityofgolden.net or at (303) 384-8011.

The City of Golden "Alumni" Group Input Meeting will be held on September 28. Full Heart of Golden details and feedback opportunities can be found at www.guidinggolden.com/heart-of-golden-refining.

The Golden Gallop Goes Virtual!

In a year that has seen almost every event canceled, the Golden Gallop says, "When you can''t do what you do, you do what you can!"

Sponsored by the Golden Schools Foundation (GSF), the Golden Gallop is an annual fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting key programs, enrichment grants, academic boot camps and other programs at our local Golden schools. As schools adapt to changing public health guidelines and added expenses due to the COVID-19 crisis, the support of the GSF is as vital as ever. GSF hopes to expand their existing programs this fall to address the mental wellness impacts of the pandemic on our students, as well as helping to fund unforeseen expenses related to potential remote learning situations. The needs of the schools will also be compounded by the anticipated state budget cuts to education funding. So turn out for our students!

Although there will not be an actual race day, nor a race expo, the folks at Golden Schools Foundation is still hoping for a great turnout of support with the same 5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Run, PLUS the New VIRTUAL Challenge. What is a virtual race? It''s an independent version of the Golden Gallop that allows you to complete your run whenever and wherever you would like during the official Golden Gallop virtual race window. Learn more about how you can participate!

All ages are encouraged to participate and even furry friends are welcome this year! The "virtual race" will be open from September 11 to September 20 and can be completed wherever you choose.

Choose from four different events:

Virtual 5K
Virtual 10K
Virtual Kids Fun Run - One mile or whatever distance you choose to just keep it FUN!
Introducing the GG Virtual Challenge to run both the 5K AND the 10K and receive a free limited edition neck gaiter in addition to your race t-shirt!

For more info: www.goldengallop.com.

City Hall open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

On the Calendar

City Meetings online until further notice

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually until further notice. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Economic Development Commission Meeting

The Economic Development Commission will meet virtually tonight, September 8 at 6:30 p.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

Livestream will be unavailable for this meeting, but it will be recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website afterward.

BRC Home-based Businesses Focus Group

The Jeffco BRC is inviting home-based business to participate in a focus group on Thursday, September 10 at 2:30 p.m. to assist them in learning about issues related to the COVID -19 impact on home-based business. This will assist the BRC in the development of an appropriate application for home-based businesses needing assistance during this difficult time.

For the discussion please understand the Federal guideline requirements for assistance for COVID-19 related expenses incurred from March 1 to December 30. Under the CARES Act, funds may be used to cover expenses that:

Are necessary expenditures incurred due to the COVID-19 public health emergency;
Were not accounted for in the budget most recently approved as of March 27, 2020; and
Were incurred during the period that begins on March 1, 2020 and ends on December 30, 2020.

If you are a home-based business and are interested in participating in the online Focus Group on September 10, 2020 at 2:30 pm, please email your request to info@jeffcobrc.org.

City Council Regular Meeting & Executive Session

City Council will meet virtually Thursday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m.

City Council September 10, 2020 Agenda

To view the special session, there are several options:

Live-streamed at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas - Find the meeting in the schedule and click "VIEW EVENT". This option will only be available once the meeting has begun.
Live-streamed on GCO.tv - Find the meeting in the schedule on the right and click the "WATCH" arrow.
Live Broadcast on Comcast Channel 880
To call in and listen to the meeting audio live, call 1-408-418-9388 and enter access code 146 523 3192.

To provide public comment there are two options:

Comment in advance: Email your comments to PublicComment@Cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
To provide comment live, you must pre-register for the meeting by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting. You may either register for general public comment or register for public hearing comments .
You will receive a "Registration Approved" email with a link to join the meeting. At the time of the meeting, click that link. You will be called upon to speak during the general public comment period, or during the public comment period for the agenda item you have indicated your interest in, if that agenda item has a separate public comment period. You will have three minutes to speak and will be cut off at the end of three minutes.

At this time, live public comment is only available through the WebEx portal. If you are not able to access it, please email your public comments.

Golden Farmers Market

Golden Farmers Market runs every Saturday through October 3 and is held in the parking lot just west of the Golden Library on 10th and Illinois streets in historic downtown.

Join us this Saturday, September 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Know Before You Go!

Wear a mask
Pay via card vs cash
No on-site consumption of food
Please pre-order from vendors
Bring only one family member vs whole family
No touching of produce or products
Please stay home if you are not feeling well

Historic Preservation Board Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will meet virtually Monday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

To participate and/or provide public comment, attendees may register in advance. Once registered, you will receive a link to join the meeting with a unique registration ID.

To call in and listen to the meeting, dial (408) 418-9388 and enter Event Access Code: 146 173 4279.

The public may also submit public comment by emailing planning@cityofgolden.net.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Golden Urban Renewal Authority Meeting

The Golden Urban Renewal Authority will meet virtually Monday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Public comment may be submitted by emailing RFleischmann@cityofgolden.net.

The meeting will not be live-streamed, but will be recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Local Licensing Authority Meeting

The Local Licensing Authority will meet virtually Tuesday, September 15 at 2:30 p.m.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Golden Restaurants & CSAB Virtual Networking

Notice to all Golden restaurants - the Community Sustainability Advisory Board is seeking your input on ways to assist your business!

We understand this is a challenging time, and we need your thoughts on what ways to help reduce your energy costs, conserve water and recycle more - without adding to your bottom line.

Join us for a short virtual networking session on Tuesday, September 15 at 3 p.m. to share strategies and identify ways that the City of Golden can better support the restaurant community.

Join the meeting online

Meeting number: 146 192 7905
Password: PsSB2bRJM64

Join by video system:
Dial 1461927905@cityofgolden.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone:
408-418-9388
Access code: 146 192 7905

Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board will meet virtually Tuesday, September 15 at 7 p.m.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Project Updates

2020 Concrete Replacement

Fasick Concrete is doing concrete work as part of the City Annual Replacement Program. They are replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as ADA upgrades. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions. Work will continue on the following streets:

23rd St. from Ford St. to Table Heights Dr.
Table Heights Dr. from 23rd St. to Lookout View Ct.
Illinois St. from 24th St. to Cottonwood Cir.
W. 17th Pl. from Rimrock Dr. to Rimrock St.
W. 17th Dr. from W. 17th Pl. to the cul-de-sac
Rimrock St. from W. 17th Pl. to Rimrock Dr.
Utah St. from W. 16th Ave. to Rimrock Dr.
Utah Dr. from Utah St. to the cul-de-sac
Rimrock Dr. from Rimrock St. to W. 17th Pl.
West Campus Rd from Elm St to Maple St.
13th St. from Illinois St. to Maple St.
Maple St. from West Campus Rd. to 13th St
Ulysses St. from South Golden Rd. to W. 10th Ave.

2020 Utility Replacement

Sewer main replacement on Pinal Drive from Mt Zion Drive to Smith Road began the week of July 27 and continues. Local traffic detours are expected.

Street Closures

Through Sept 27: 649 Partridge Cir. - Storage container will impact the parking lane.
Until further notice: 13th St. - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be impacted for Curbside Pickup for Starbucks.
Through Sept 30: 11th St. from Miners Alley to Washington - A parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through Sept 23: Illinois St. from 13th to 14th - Parking lanes on both sides of the street and sidewalks will be impacted by dumpster.
Through Sept 18: Pinal Dr. from Mt. Zion to Smith Rd. - Traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by installation of new sewer main.
Sept 24: 1119 Washington Ave. at The Buffalo Rose - Two parking spaces will be impacted for a special event.
Through Sept 10: Cheyenne St. from Miller Place alleyway to 7th St. - Traffic lane will be impacted by curb cut for driveway installation.
Through Jan 4: US 6 and Heritage Rd. intersection - Traffic lane will be impacted by geotechnical drilling.
Through Sept 11: Corner of 10th and Ford - Traffic lane, bike lane and sidewalk will all be impacted by pole replacement and installation of capacitor bank.
Through Sept 11: South Golden Rd. from Lunnonhaus Dr. to Jackson - Traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted to bore conduit and set hand holes.
Sept 9: Sunset Dr. between Lookout View Dr. - Traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by sewer repair.
Sept 11: 19th from Smith to Goldenvue - Parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by tree trimming.
Sept 14: 1150 9th St. from Maple to Illinois - Traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by demo of gas services.
Sept 11 - 12: Washington Ave. from 10th - 11th (the bridge): Traffic lane and sidewalk will be closed to install holiday lights.
Sept 14 - 22: Ford St. from 23rd to 21st - Traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by CDLE removing petroleum contaminated soil.
Sept 30: South Golden Rd. from Ulysses to Utah - Traffic lane will be impacted by installation of three groundwater monitoring wells.
Through Oct 2: East 44th Ave. to Salvia St. - West bound traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by temporary closures twice daily to load and unload equipment.

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Election Day is finally here! Have you voted?

Ballots were mailed in October and many of you have already mailed in or dropped yours off. If not, today is your last chance.

In-person voting and ballot drop-off is available at Golden City Hall, 911 10th Street, until 7 p.m. tonight.

There are also numerous ballot drop-boxes in Jefferson County. For other locations, visit jeffco.us/3907/Find-Voting-Locations. Your ballot MUST be received by 7 p.m. tonight.

Go to jeffco.us/elections/results for election results after the final count is in.

New JCPH public health order limits gatherings

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) announced a series of new mitigation strategies to help curb the alarming spread of COVID-19 in the county. Strategies include issuing a new local Public Health Order 20-009 (PHO 20-009) that focuses on reducing opportunities for individuals to gather in public and private settings, and calling on all residents to do their part to help keep our community and economy healthy and open. The new public health order went into effect on October 30, and will continue until midnight on November 29, or until it is extended, rescinded, superseded or amended.

On Friday, October 23 we officially surpassed the Level 2 limit of 175 per 100,000.

From October 14 – 28, we had 1,815 total cases (311.3 per 100,000).
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 during this time period have also increased across the region by more than 80 percent.
Our two-week average test positivity is 6.2%

Similar to trends in neighboring counties, gatherings among people who do not live in the same household have been a common source of exposure for Jeffco residents diagnosed with COVID-19. Evidence also shows that limiting interactions and gatherings among people slows virus transmission. Therefore, JCPH will relinquish its local variance and implement PHO 20-009, which does the following:

Limits outdoor events to no more than 75 people and indoor events to no more than 25 people within their usable space as calculated by the Social Distancing Space Calculator. Events may no longer have more than one room, designated activity or area.
Prohibits spectators at all high school sporting events, regardless of whether they are sanctioned by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) and regardless of whether they take place at public, private or charter schools.
Prohibits spectators at adult recreational and league sports.
Ceases all alcohol beverage sales at 10 p.m. for restaurants, bars and breweries (that sell food) and similar venues.

Learn more about the amended health order with this JCPH PHO FAQ sheet.

JCPL suspends walk-in library services

In response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Jefferson County. and JCPH public health order 20-009 (see above for more info), Jefferson County Public Library has relinquished their local variance and suspended walk-in library services at all locations.

Curbside services remain available everywhere except Conifer County. Learn more at jeffcolibrary.org.

CDPHE Offers New Tool to Help in Contact Tracing

The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment has introduced a new tool in the fight against the pandemic. CO Exposure Notifications is a free and voluntary service developed in partnership with Google and Apple that can notify users of possible exposure to COVID-19.

By opting in, your Android or iPhone device will share anonymous tokens with other CO Exposure Notifications users by using your phone’s Bluetooth. If another user you’ve been near tests positive for COVID-19 within a 14-day period, the service will notify you. If you test positive, you can easily and anonymously notify others to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

To learn more about this voluntary program, visit covid19.colorado.gov/Exposure-notifications

Yard Waste Collection Days, Nov. 9 - 13

For residents who participate in the Pay as You Throw (PAYT) program, start raking! The semi-annual yard waste collection days happen next week, Nov. 9 - 13.

Yard waste will be collected by a separate truck on your designated trash collection day. Please have the material out by 7 a.m., either in reusable containers or in compostable bags, placed near the spot your trash is normally collected. Yard Waste for this collection is limited to grass clippings, pine needles, leaves, weeds, branches, sawdust, and ground or chipped wood. Guidelines do apply, so please visit our Yard Waste Collection Days page for more information.

CO Outdoor Winter Grants Program now open

The Colorado Outdoor Winter Grant program, which opened Nov. 1, will assist Colorado-based restaurants that are experiencing financial hardship because of the Covid-19 crisis and state and local regulations limiting the number of customers in indoor spaces. The grant will help recipients purchase items needed to maintain outdoor dining spaces for patrons during colder weather.

The grant will be available in two application rounds. The first, open now, will remain open through Nov. 13 with funds available Nov. 23. The second round will be open from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11, with funds available Dec. 21. If grant funds are still available following the second round, a third rounds will be available.

To learn more about the grant, including eligibility requirements and the review process, and to apply for the grant, visit cooutdoordining.org.

DDA Business Revenue Loss Grant Program, Round 2

The DDA COVID-19 Business Revenue Loss Grant Program is now open for a second round of applications. The program provides assistance to Coronavirus-affected restaurants and retailers for the winter months. The $200,000 program will provide partial expense coverage and/or reimbursement to eligible downtown businesses that have been directly impacted by County and State mandates.

Learn more about the grant program on our Business Economic Assistance page or go directly to the online application for more information. Please note, this is not a first-come, first-served program. All applications will be given equal consideration after the submission period closes. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 6.

Golden History Museum and Park

The Golden History Museum & Park is open and free every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. by reservation (up to two weeks in advance) or walk-up. Make a reservation to visit by calling 303-278-3557.

Programs and Events

Upcoming Events

Nov 11, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (register in advance) - Viva Los Americanos! Colorado Volunteer Infantry in the Philippines, 1898-1899
Nov 24, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (join on Facebook Live) - History in the Baking: Thanksgiving Traditions

Mental Health Wellness Tip - surround yourself with good people

City Hall open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

On the Calendar

City Meetings online until further notice

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually until further notice. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Golden United Housing Task Force Meeting

The Golden United Housing Task Force will meet virtually on Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. All are welcome and no registration is needed.

Join the Zoom meeting online

Call in: 929-205-6099

Meeting ID: 830 7336 8911

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission will meet virtually on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m.

See the meeting agenda for details

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Public Art Commission Meeting

The Public Art Commission will meet virtually on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 9 a.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council will meet in regular session virtually on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m.

City Council November 5, 2020 Agenda

To view the meeting, there are several options:

Live-streamed at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas - Find the meeting in the schedule and click "VIEW EVENT". This option will only be available once the meeting has begun.
Live-streamed on GCO.tv - Find the meeting in the schedule on the right and click the "WATCH" arrow.
Live Broadcast on Comcast Channel 880
To call in and listen to the meeting audio live, call 1-408-418-9388 and enter access code 146 984 9872.

To provide public comment there are two options:

Comment in advance: Email your comments to PublicComment@Cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
To provide comment live, you must pre-register for the meeting by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting. You may either register for general public comment or for public hearing comment (see agenda for registration link). You will receive a "Registration Approved" email with a link to join the meeting. At the time of the meeting, click that link. You will be called upon to speak during the general public comment period, or during the public comment period for the agenda item you have indicated your interest in, if that agenda item has a separate public comment period. You will have three minutes to speak and will be cut off at the end of three minutes.

At this time, live public comment is only available through the WebEx portal. If you are not able to access it, please email your public comments.

Coffee with Councilors

Grab a cup of coffee and join your City Councilors online for a virtual Coffee with Councilors on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. Join District 2 Councilor Casey Brown and District 1 Councilor J.J. Trout the first Saturday of each month at either by phone or in a video conference.

Join the Zoom Meeting online. Or you can join by phone only by calling (346) 248-7799.

Meeting ID: 852 5652 4602

Passcode: COGCWC

Golden Urban Renewal Authority Meeting

The Golden Urban Renewal Authority (GURA) will meet virtually Monday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Economic Development Commission Meeting

The Economic Development Commission (EdComm) will meet virtually Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Heart of Golden Community Meeting

The City of Golden is hosting a community-wide virtual meeting to go over the latest ideas and thoughts for the Heart of Golden 2020 project, and to get your valuable feedback.

Please join us on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. for this Webex community meeting.

You may also join by calling in at 1-408-418-9388.

Event number: 146 934 3479

Project Updates

Hazard Mitigation Plan project updates

The City of Golden Engineering and Drainage divisions has produced a progress report on hazard mitigation projects outlined in the Jefferson County Multi‐Hazard Mitigation Plan. The project has a primary focus on flood mitigation projects.

View the full Hazard Mitigation Plan progress report.

2020 Concrete Replacement

Work continues on the 2020 replacement program. Work consists of replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as ADA upgrades. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions.

Johnson Rd. from South Golden Rd. to W. 10^th Ave.
W. 10^th Ave. from Johnson Rd. to Ulysses St.
Illinois St. from Jefferson County Pkwy to Fossil Trace Golf Course

Washington Ave. and 11^th St. ADA upgrades

Five Star construction will mobilize to begin demolition and construction of a new ramp on the southeast corner of 11th and Washington. Work is anticipated to take three weeks. Pedestrian detours will be in place during the closure. Please contact John Hardy at (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions.

Street Lane Closures

Through May 31 2021: 649 Partridge Cir. – Storage container will impact a parking lane.
Until further notice: 13^th St. - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be impacted for curbside pickup for Starbucks.
Through Jan. 4: US 6 and Heritage Rd. intersection – Traffic lane will be impacted by geotechnical drilling.
Through Dec. 15: 2401 Table Heights Dr. – Parking lane impacted by dumpster.
Through March 15: 755 Joseph Circle – Dumpster will impact parking lane during a basement finish.
Through Nov. 12: 151 Heritage Rd. – Sidewalks will be impacted by replacement of signs.
Through Dec. 31: US 6 and Heritage Rd., and US 6 and Jefferson County Parkway – Surveying and mapping will be performed outside of the traffic lanes (no lanes will be closed) for the Interchange Project.
Through Nov. 9: A temporary trailer will be impacting a parking spot on Marston Trail while home renovations are done.
Through Dec. 29: 214 Plateau Parkway – Parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through Nov. 6: Miller Lane from Cheyenne to end of lot (100’) – Alley will be impacted by safety wall construction on the alley side.
Through Nov 11: Prospector’s Alley from 14^th St to 13^th St. will be impacted by boring and pulling of cable. Additional impacts include:
12th St, from Prospector’s Alley to Jackson – parking lane and sidewalk
Jackson St, from 12th to 13th St. – traffic, parking lanes and sidewalk
13th St, from Prospector’s Alley to Jackson St. – traffic, parking lane and sidewalk
14th St, from Prospector’s alley to Jackson St. – traffic, parking lanes and sidewalk
Through Nov. 27: WYCO Field Services will be pulling fiber optic cable. Route includes:
2nd St., from Washington Ave. to Arapahoe St. – parking lane, sidewalk impacted
5th St., from Washington Ave. to Arapahoe St. – Parking lane, sidewalk and alley impacted
Iowa Dr. from Washington Ave to N. Rubey Dr. – Traffic lane and sidewalk impacted
Iowa Dr. from N. Rubey to Hwy 93 – Traffic lane and sidewalk impacted
Iowa Dr. from Hwy 93 to White Ash Dr. – Traffic lane and sidewalk impacted
Through Nov. 5: Parking lane at 2130 Bonvue Dr. will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through Nov. 6: Technology Dr. from Table Mt. Parkway to end of Technology Dr. – Traffic lane, parking and sidewalk will be impacted by Centurylink splicing.
Through Nov. 15: 44^th Ave. and Salvia St. – Traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted two times a day to load and unload equipment.
Nov. 4 – 5: Clear Creek Trail by the Library and City – Sidewalk will be impacted by stump grinding.
Nov. 4 – 19: Vasquez St. from 10^th St. – Traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by installation of a new water main by the City of Golden Utilities Division.
Nov. 9 – 10: W. 44^th Ave. from Salvia to Easley – Traffic lane will be impacted by overhead pole replacement.
Nov. 11 – 14: Ulysses St. from Ammons to W. 6^th Ave. – Traffic lanes will be impacted by asphalt restoration work.

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Heart of Golden 2020 Beats Again!

The Heart of Golden 2020 project is an exciting opportunity for the community to help us envision a Clear Creek Corridor for the future! While COVID-19 slowed the project down, it''s again picked up momentum, and we''re excited to hear your ideas and dreams for the Heart of Golden! We have created a walking tour of the project, which kicked off this past Saturday. Take a stroll along Clear Creek and look for the QR codes at various stations that you can scan to get information regarding ideas for the area.

In addition, we are also hosting neighborhood-specific engagement meetings - the next one is scheduled this Wednesday for South Golden neighborhoods. The meeting will be held virtually and presents an opportunity for you to give feedback as we refine the design options that are a result of the visioning phase.

The South Golden neighborhood meeting will be Wednesday, September 23 at 6 p.m.

Register for the South Golden Meeting
Once registered, you will receive a link to join the meeting with a unique registration ID. To call in and listen to the meeting, dial (408) 418-9388 and enter Event Access Code: 146 359 8895.

For more information about the project and to register to participate in the online meeting for your neighborhood, please visit the Heart of Golden 2020 project page.

Questions? Email CLorentz@Cityofgolden.net.

Guiding Golden - Your Voice Your City!

New feedback opportunities are available on Guiding Golden, including one published just this morning! Take a moment to visit GuidingGolden.com and let your voice be heard on issues that matter to you.

Territorial Capital Era Study: The Historic Preservation Board identified 31 structures in Golden built prior to 1868 that were important to the City''s status as the Territorial Capital or present during that time. Planning Staff is working with the Historic Preservation Board on next steps with how to appropriately preserve and recognize the Territorial Capital Era properties and are looking for public feedback.

The Future of the Astor House: Two community-based proposals for the lease of the Astor House were submitted and will be considered by City Council this Thursday. Read through the proposals and give us your thoughts on each.

Lubahn Trail - Your Opinion Matters: The Lubahn Trail, as it is currently configured, is not sustainable. Before deciding what steps to take next, we need to understand how the community uses the trail.

Heart of Golden 2020: If you were in charge of designing the Clear Creek Corridor what would you do? What buildings should go where? Take our Design-your-Own-Corridor survey and let us know!

Whale of a Used Book Sale - Volunteers Needed!

The Jefferson County Library Foundation will be hosting their annual Whale of a Used Book Sale fundraiser at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Wednesday, October 14 through Sunday, October 18 and they''re looking for volunteers. They are especially in need of cashiers during the sale, and strong people to help lift book boxes onto the tables in preparation for the sale on Tuesday October 13.

Special precautions will be in place to protect both shoppers and volunteers, including a mask requirement, tables spaced to accommodate social distancing requirements, and a limit to how many shoppers will be allowed in the building at a time.

Learn more about the sale at jeffcolibraryfoundation.org or sign up to volunteer.

Personal Protective Equipment Program for Small and Micro Businesses and Nonprofits

Jefferson County, the Arvada Chamber, West Metro Chamber, Golden Chamber, and Evergreen Chamber are supporting small businesses and nonprofits that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by distributing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) free of charge to those that qualify.

The program is available for nonprofits or businesses with 25 employees or less.

Learn more at www.jeffco.us/4057

Keeping Golden Sustainable

Although Community Pride Days is postponed until next year, you do not have to wait to start your fall clean-up. Check out the Recycling & Disposal Centers guide for information on how to dispose of the 16 most common household items that may be cluttering up your home or garage.
City staff have started a fall clean out of their own! You can now find gently used city equipment for sale at reduced auction prices at GovDeals.com. Updated weekly!

Golden History Museum and Park

The Golden History Museum & Park is open and free every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. by reservation (up to two weeks in advance) or walk-up. Make a reservation to visit by calling 303-278-3557.

Upcoming Events

Sept. 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (register in advance) - A Virgin Soil Epidemic - the 1918-1920 Flu
Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (drop by anytime) - Homestead Open House
Oct. 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (register in advance) - Place and Identity in Contemporary Indigenous Literature

City Hall open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

On the Calendar

City Meetings online until further notice

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually until further notice. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board Meeting

The Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board will meet virtually tonight, September 22 at 6 p.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting

The Community Sustainability Advisory Board will meet virtually Wednesday, September 23 at 7 p.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

Questions and comments may be emailed to goldensustainability@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

City Council Regular Meeting & Executive Session

City Council will meet virtually Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m.

City Council September 24, 2020 Agenda

To view the meeting, there are several options:

Live-streamed at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas - Find the meeting in the schedule and click "VIEW EVENT". This option will only be available once the meeting has begun.
Live-streamed on GCO.tv - Find the meeting in the schedule on the right and click the "WATCH" arrow.
Live Broadcast on Comcast Channel 880
To call in and listen to the meeting audio live, call 1-408-418-9388 and enter access code 146 041 7336.

To provide public comment there are two options:

Comment in advance: Email your comments to PublicComment@Cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
To provide comment live, you must pre-register for the meeting by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting. You may either register for general public comment or for public hearing comment. You will receive a "Registration Approved" email with a link to join the meeting. At the time of the meeting, click that link. You will be called upon to speak during the general public comment period, or during the public comment period for the agenda item you have indicated your interest in, if that agenda item has a separate public comment period. You will have three minutes to speak and will be cut off at the end of three minutes.

At this time, live public comment is only available through the WebEx portal. If you are not able to access it, please email your public comments.

Victim Outreach Inc. 8th Annual Making a Difference Soir?e

With the help of volunteers, Victim Outreach Inc. (VOI) advocates provide victims with support, information and resources that promote safety, healing, a good experience with the criminal justice process and restitution.

Join VOI for a virtual Soir?e on September 24, 7 to 8 p.m. or register now (look for the registration link in the upper right corner of the page) to participate in the silent auction.

There is NO FEE for tickets and NO COST to join the Soir?e.

After completing the registration process you will receive an email with your bid number and instructions on how to log on to the VOI Auction website and access the silent and live auctions.

When you log on to the auction website you will be required to place a card on file in order to participate in the auction or give a donation.

In the meantime, you can preview the auction items by clicking on the Live & Silent Auction at the top of the page. Check the auction website periodically as new items will be added every few days!

VOI offers services from the time of crisis and throughout the criminal justice process. VOI''s trained victim advocates collaborate with the criminal justice system, including police and the district attorney''s office, as well as other service providers, to provide a coordinated response.

Golden Farmers Market

Golden Farmers Market runs every Saturday through October 10 and is held in the parking lot just west of the Golden Library on 10th and Illinois streets in historic downtown.

Join us this Saturday, September 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Know Before You Go!

Wear a mask
Pay via card vs cash
No on-site consumption of food
Please pre-order from vendors
Bring only one family member vs whole family
No touching of produce or products
Please stay home if you are not feeling well

Heart of Golden Elected Official "Alumni" Group

The Heart of Golden process is continuing to develop ideas and priorities for the Clear Creek corridor. The City will be holding conversations with stakeholders in September. One community resource we would like to tap into are the residents who have served in Golden on the City Council or on a board or commission. If you have been a member of a City board or commission in the past, please reach out to Alex Mansfield by email at amansfield@cityofgolden.net or at (303) 384-8011.

The City of Golden "Alumni" Group Input Meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 28. Full Heart of Golden details and feedback opportunities can be found at www.guidinggolden.com/heart-of-golden-refining.

Helping Kids Thrive/Community Wellness Fair event

This annual parent conference and community wellness fair, sponsored by the Golden Rotary Club and organized by the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, is back for its 30th anniversary and this year, it is going to be virtual!

Parents, guardians, and caregivers will receive practical tools, tips, and tricks to help kids of all ages grow in positive ways.

Register now to save your virtual seat for September 30 and October 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. Attendees will be able to tune in to two live, 90-minute classes each day AND all registrants will have access to all of the recorded sessions for 30 days after the event.

The line-up of classes will include the following:

Empowering Successful Kids: Raising Confident, Caring Young People
The Teen Brain: What Are They Thinking?
Parenting in a Digital World
Helping Your Child Tame Their Anxious Mind ...and many more.

Project Updates

2020 Street Improvement Program

On Monday September 14, crews began milling and paving operations. "No Parking" signs will be placed at least 24 hours in advance of the work. Operations will begin on the north end of the city working south. This schedule is weather-dependent. Initial streets will include the following:

Coyote Court
Cougar Court
Mesa Dr. from Hwy 93 to dead end
Tucker Gulch Way
Tucker Gulch Drive
Ford St. from 10th St. to 7th Pl.
Miller Pl. from Illinois St. to dead end
Washington Ave. from 14th St. to 19th St.
17th St. from Washington Ave. to Jackson St.
13th St. from Illinois St. to Maple St.
Maple St. from 13th St. to West Campus Rd.
Willow Creek Dr. from 22nd St. to Jackson St.
23rd St. from Ford St. to Table Heights Dr.
Table Heights Dr. from 23rd St. to Lookout View Ct.
Illinois St. from 24th St. to Cottonwood Cir.

2020 Concrete Replacement

Fasick Concrete is doing concrete work as part of the City Annual Replacement Program. They are replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as ADA upgrades. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions. Work will continue on the following streets:

23rd St. from Ford St. to Table Heights Dr.
Table Heights Dr. from 23rd St. to Lookout View Ct.
Illinois St. from 24th St. to Cottonwood Cir.
W. 17th Pl. from Rimrock Dr. to Rimrock St.
W. 17th Dr. from W. 17th Pl. to the cul-de-sac
Rimrock St. from W. 17th Pl. to Rimrock Dr.
Utah St. from W. 16th Ave. to Rimrock Dr.
Utah Dr. from Utah St. to the cul-de-sac
Rimrock Dr. from Rimrock St. to W. 17th Pl.
West Campus Rd from Elm St to Maple St.
13th St. from Illinois St. to Maple St.
Maple St. from West Campus Rd. to 13th St
Ulysses St. from South Golden Rd. to W. 10th Ave.

2020 Utility Replacement

Sewer main replacement on Pinal Drive from Mt. Zion Drive to Smith Road is expected to be substantially completed by September 28.

Street Closures

Through Sept 27: 649 Partridge Cir. - Storage container will impact the parking lane.
Until further notice: 13th St. - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be -impacted for curbside pickup for Starbucks.
Through Sept 30: 11th St. from Miners Alley to Washington - A parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through Sept 23: Illinois St. from 13th to 14th - Parking lanes on both sides of the street and sidewalks will be impacted by dumpster.
Sept 24: 1119 Washington Ave. at The Buffalo Rose - Two parking spaces will be impacted for a special event.
Through Jan 4: US 6 and Heritage Rd. intersection - Traffic lane will be impacted by geotechnical drilling.
Sept 30: South Golden Rd. from Ulysses to Utah - Traffic lane will be impacted by installation of three groundwater monitoring wells.
Through Oct 2: East 44th Ave. to Salvia St. - West bound traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by temporary closures twice daily to load and unload equipment.
Through Oct 9: W 6th Ave. Frontage from Indiana St. east to private drive - Traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by while SEFNCO splices at an existing Comcast vault.
Through Sept 25: Corner of 10th and Ford - Traffic lane, bike lane and sidewalk will be impacted by replacement of pole and installation of hardware.
Through Sept 25: Washington Ave from 200'' w of Hwy 58 to 140/ n of 8th St - Traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by replacement of overhead pole and capacitor.
Sept 23: 11th St. from Cheyenne to Arapahoe - Traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by the relocation of a gas service line.
Sept 23 - 24: Table Dr. from 21st to 23rd - A traffic lane, parking lanes and sidewalk will be impacted by install of gas service.
Sept 23 - Oct 19: A parking spot on Marston Trail will be impacted while home renovations are done.
Sept 23 - Nov 2: Lookout Mountain from Mt. Zion Dr. to Bonvue Dr. - A traffic lane will be impacted by the installation of a new water main.
Sept 29 - 30: Lanes will be impacted by the abandonment of a monitoring well - The sidewalk on Ford will be impacted from the roundabout at S. Golden Rd and Jackson and on 24th and Ford the sidewalk and parking lane will be impacted.
Sept 28 - Oct 9: Traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted for boring, pulling cable and splicing at the vaults.
Oct 18: Washington Ave. from 1115 to 1113 - A parking lane will be impacted by a wedding.
Through Dec 15: 2401 Table Heights Dr. - Parking lane impacted by dumpster.

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update

A message from the City of Golden:

Earlier today, Gov. Jared Polis declared a State of Emergency in Colorado in response to the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Rest assured knowing the City of Golden is closely monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 situation. We are actively participating in daily phone calls with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and we are in close communication with our local Jeffco Public Health Department. We encourage all residents to continue to help prevent the community spread of COVID-19 by practicing good health habits and following public health department recommendations. In Golden, we are doing our part by thoroughly cleaning public areas of our facilities, including at the Golden Community Center. We have added additional hand sanitizer stations at the Community Center as well.

Scheduled public meetings in Golden are still happening at this time, including the Heart of Golden Workshop on Wednesday, March 11. We are following CDC advice on community events but understand that there are some in our community who may not wish to attend public meetings or events. We also understand that CDC recommends those that feel ill limit attendance at public gatherings. Please know that if you choose or are unable to come to tomorrow''s Heart of Golden workshop, the entire presentation and feedback opportunities will be available online at www.GuidingGolden.com.

You can continue to participate in your City government even if you are not able to attend upcoming meetings and events in person. We will broadcast meetings on local cable Channel 8 (Comcast 880) and will have recordings of meetings on our website. You can participate online through the City''s website (www.cityofgolden.net/meetings), through www.GuidingGolden.com, or by emailing your City Council directly at CouncilComments@cityofGolden.net.

Finally, the City is making preparations for ensuring essential services and operations continue to be provided to our community should COVID-19 become more widespread. We will continue to post information and local updates as they become available. In the meantime, for the latest statewide information, you can follow these websites:

CDPHE: www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/2019-novel-coronavirus
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov
JCPH: www.jeffco.us/public-health

Please see the COVID-19 Fact Sheet for more helpful information.

As of the writing of this update, the total number of cases in Colorado right now are 15 positives, plus 1 indeterminate that needs further testing. There are currently NO cases in Jeffco.

A message from Jefferson County Public Health:

The department continues to work closely with CDC and public health agencies across the state and is committed to protecting the health and safety of Coloradans. Health officials advise Coloradans to stay informed, take simple disease prevention measures, and prepare.

Practice good hygiene. Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water. In the absence of soap and water, use hand-sanitizer; use your elbow or sleeve to cover coughs and sneezes
Stay home if you''re sick; keep your children home if they are sick. The illness can last for many days so make preparations now to work from home if possible.
We advise Coloradans to always be prepared for an emergency- like a large snowstorm- and have a plan for your family. Make sure to have 72 hours of key supplies on hand like medications, infant formula, diapers, pet food, etc. FEMA guidance for pre-pandemic COVID-19 preparedness is available on Ready.gov.
Stay informed with reliable, up-to-date information. People who have general questions about coronavirus disease 2019, can call CO HELP at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911 or email COHELP@RMPDC.org, for answers in English and Spanish (Espa?ol), Mandarin (普通话), and more.

The state will provide timely updates on any additional cases that test positive at the state lab.

Heart of Golden 2020 Refining Workshop this Wednesday

It''s a wrap on the first phase of the project, and we are excited to move into Stage 2: Refining!

The first Heart of Golden 2020 Refining Workshop takes place this Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 911 10th Street. If you can''t make it this week, the next one is April 8 (the workshops are identical, so you need only attend one!).

During the workshop, options for the Clear Creek Corridor that were developed based on feedback given during the Visioning phase will be presented. You''ll also be able to see the options following the first workshop on GuidingGolden.com and leave your feedback there.

You gave us great ideas for the Clear Creek Corridor. We encourage you to continue participating in this project all the way to the end. This is YOUR legacy project, and your engagement is key to its success.

Applicants still needed for Golden Boards & Commissions Vacancies - last chance!

We''re still looking for a few good applicants for Golden Boards and Commissions vacancies! Applications are due tomorrow - don''t miss this great opportunity to a part of our community''s leadership.

We have vacancies on the following boards:

Community Sustainability Advisory Board
Downtown Development Authority
Golden Urban Renewal Authority
Historic Preservation Board
Mobility and Transportation Board
Planning Commission
Investment Advisory Committee
Fire Pension Board

Learn more about each of these boards and commissions, how many vacancies are available for each, and the application process on our How to Apply for Boards and Commissions page.

Applications are due by 5 p.m., March 11.

Upcoming Events

Proposed Heritage Square Exchange Community Meetings

Jeffco Open Space (JCOS) will host two community meetings, the first of which is tonight, March 10 and again on Thursday, March 19 from 5:30 - 7 p.m., about the potential Heritage Square Land Exchange. Both meetings will take place at the Origins Hotel Red Rocks, 18485 W Colfax Ave.

In 2019, JCOS received a proposal for a land exchange with Martin Marietta Materials (MMM). The proposed HSE agreement includes the exchange of 64 acres of JCOS property to expand the current Specification/Aggregate mine located on US 40, north of I-70, for approximately 131 acres of MMM property.

The public is encouraged to join one of the upcoming community meetings to learn more about, and comment on, the proposed exchange. Each meeting will include a presentation and question/answer session.

Economic Development Commission Meeting

The Economic Development Commission (EdComm) will meet tonight, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers 911 10th St.

During the meeting, EdComm will consider the following items:

Business visit from Marrygrams
Entrepreneurship and mentoring contract update
Startup support at Connects Workspace
Program updates

For more information, please see the meeting agenda.

For information on this and other upcoming meetings, please visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedule page.

Mental Health in Golden Community Conversation

Join Golden Community Partners on Wednesday, March 11 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street, in a conversation about the value of mental health and community access to services.

The event features former Colorado First Lady Jeannie Ritter, a long-time advocate in raising awareness for mental health and Mental Health Ambassador for Mental Health Colorado.

Hear from a panel of mental health service providers, as well as people with powerful personal stories to share. Come engage in the sharing of ideas to help our community grow better together.

Organizations, businesses and providers promoting mental health and wellness in our community will be available as well.

Dinner is served at 5 p.m. and the presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. The event is free, but please register in advance on eventbrite.com.

For more information, contact Saoirse Charis-Graves at 720-221-8354 or scharisgraves@benefitsinaction.org.

Downtown Development Authority Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will meet Monday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers 911 10th St.

For information on this and other upcoming meetings, please visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedule page.

Local Licensing Authority Meeting

The Local LicensingAuthority (LLA) will meet Tuesday, March 17 at 2:30 p.m. in Council Chambers 911 10th St.

For information on this and other upcoming meetings, please visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedule page.

Parks, Recreation & Museums Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation & Museums Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers 911 10th St.

For information on this and other upcoming meetings, please visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedule page.

South Table Mountain Park 2020 Actions Community Meeting

Jeffco Open Space will host a community meeting on Wednesday, March 25 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Denver Marriott West, 1717 Denver West Marriott Blvd, Golden, CO 80401, regarding 2020 Actions at South Table Mountain Park.

Work is underway at South Table Mountain Park to formalize trails and expand visitor management. The goals of these 2020 Actions are to protect nesting raptors, improve visitor experience, and define trail alignments to avoid habitat fragmentation and trespassing on private property. Currently there are seven miles of named and signed designated trail and over 17 miles of undesignated trail on the 1,484 acres of Open Space managed land. These activities will double the number of designated trails, bringing the designated trail total to over 15 miles. This will help ensure the protection of wildlife, habitat, and access to this iconic park.

These improvements follow previous community engagement and park planning, data gathering, visitor survey, and the 2018 Trail Proposal Process.

The public is encouraged to join the upcoming meeting to learn more about the current action items. The community meeting will include a presentation, question/answer session, and breakout components to follow.

CareerWise Colorado Event - Innovate your Talent Pipeline

Local businesses are invited to join CareerWise Colorado, the Golden Chamber of Commerce and the City of Golden Community & Economic Development Department for an event geared for employers to learn about youth apprenticeships and how they can benefit business and create an inclusive economy that benefits everyone.

The event is free and open to everyone on Thursday, March 26, 12 p.m. at Confluence Communities, 430 Indiana Street. Please RSVP to Mandana Nakhai a mandana.nakhai@careerwisecolorado.org.

Golden History Museum & Park Events & Programming

Golden History Museum & Park events and programming explore a variety of historic subjects presented by expert instructors. Learn about your community or neighborhood. Apply historic skills in a modern way. Create something with your hands. There is sure to be a program to suit your interests!

Upcoming programming:

March 12, 6 - 7:30 p.m. | From Beets to Bayonets: Colorado''s War on Migrant Labor
March 21, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Golden Past-port Series: Dolls
March 23, 6 - 7:30 p.m. | The Dairy Route through Golden: A look at how ten-dollar milk cows gave us sugar bowls, cream caps, soda fountains and mozzarella cheese.
March 25, 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Storytime
April 9, 6 - 7 p.m. | Wharf Rats from New Orleans

Visit GoldenHistory.org for more information and to register for these and more upcoming programs.

Colorado School of Mines Athletics

Baseball, Track & Field, Swimming, Golf, Volleyball, Softball, Football... whatever your favorite sport is, CSM is probably playing it. Come out to support your local college team - go Orediggers!

Keep track of the schedule of upcoming games on the Mines Athletics Calendar. There you''ll see who they are playing, when they are playing, and where.

Upcoming local games:

Friday, Mar. 13 | Mines Baseball v. Colorado Mesa | 3 p.m. | Darden Baseball Field

Saturday, Mar. 14 | Mines Baseball v. Colorado Mesa | 12 p.m. | Darden Baseball Field

Saturday, Mar. 14 | Mines Softball v. Black Hills State | 12 p.m. | Mines Softball Field

Sunday, Mar. 15 | Mines Baseball v. Colorado Mesa | 11 a.m. | Darden Baseball Field

Sunday, Mar. 15 | Mines Softball v. Black Hills State | 11 a.m. | Mines Softball Field

Please note that dates and times are subject to change, so always check Minesathletic.com before heading out to a game.

Around Town

Golden Partners with the US Census Bureau

The City of Golden is excited to announce that we''ve partnered with the US Census Bureau to support the 2020 Census. As a partner, we''ll be working to ensure that Golden is accurately represented.

The results of the Census determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year, and how many seats in Congress each state gets. The Census only happens once every ten years, so it''s important that we get this right, and every person in our community is counted.

For the first time ever, in 2020 the U.S. Census Bureau will accept responses online. The process will be quick and secure. You can respond to the census in less time than it takes to finish your morning coffee. However, you''ll still be able to respond by mail, if you prefer. To learn more about what to expect, visit www.2020census.gov. You can also visit Guidinggolden.com/2020-census for information specific to Golden and to ask a question.

RTD no longer eliminating the 16L

RTD hosted a public meeting on February 20 to discuss proposed service changes in the area. The biggest change in Golden would eliminate the 16L ("limited") bus, which provides express service between Golden and Denver, and instead increase 16 local bus service hours and pick-up times to fill in the gaps.

According to a Denver Post article, "RTD''s latest plan would restore some bus lines slated for elimination," RTD no longer plans to eliminate the 16L.

You can read more about the proposed cuts, as well as the letter from Mayor Weinberg to the RTD Board of Directors urging them to reconsider the cuts at Cityofgolden.net.

Signal Box Art

If you''ve seen a few bright pops of color on downtown street corners, you''re seeing Golden''s newest public art pieces!

The Public Art Commission provided funding to install art wraps on seven signal boxes downtown. Take a walk or drive and see them all at the following locations: 10th and Washington, 10th and Ford, 12th and Ford, 13th and Ford, 13th and Washington,12th and Washington, and 11th and Washington.

Nominate a Sustainability Champion

The Golden Sustainability Awards are an opportunity to recognize the businesses, community groups, individuals and students who inspire us to live more sustainably. Nominate your sustainability hero today for leading Golden toward a green future.

The City of Golden''s Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) is looking for nominations for the following categories:

* Student
* Individual
* Business
* Community Group

Nominations are open through March 20 and applications are available online.

City Council will present the awards in conjunction with a celebration of Earth Day on April 23.

Project Updates

West 8th Street/Trail Closure

Confluence Development, working with City of Golden staff, plans to install a temporary crossing that will reopen the trail by Friday March 13. Weather or unforeseen conditions could delay that timeline.

The Church Ditch culvert project was originally anticipated to be completed by 3/17/20. Unfortunately, the weather has not cooperated. The month of February brought a total of 39" of snowfall to Golden over six separate storms. That snowfall and cold days has delayed the construction timeline. The contractor is now hoping that construction will be complete by 4/1/20 but that date is also dependent on weather. Any updates or new information will be posted on www.GuidingGolden.com

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The Church Ditch Water Authority (CDWA) currently has West 8th Street and the surrounding pedestrian/bike trail closed in order to replace a culvert beneath 8th street. Under State law, Golden may not deny CDWA the right to maintain the ditch. CDWA has the right to close down streets and trails as necessary to work on the ditch. Church Ditch begins in Golden and runs 26 miles through Jefferson County and beyond.

The project requires a hard closure to remove the old culvert and replace it. At this time, the alternate route is down Washington Avenue.

We realize this is a significant inconvenience for trail users and we will continue to work with the CDWA contractors to shorten that duration in any reasonable way.

This project is separate from the Basecamp development at the end of 8th Street. For complete details on all of the West 8th projects, please visit www.GuidingGolden.com.

Reminder from Public Works - Please watch what you flush!

Just a reminder from the Public Works Department: With the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) concerns at a high, many people are using wet wipes and even paper towels and may be tempted to flush them.

Please, DO NOT FLUSH WET WIPES of any kind, NOR PAPER TOWELS down the toilet. Neither breaks down as sufficiently as toilet paper and could cause backups for the city''s sewer system. Even wipes that claim to be "flushable" are not safe.

Tony Grampsas Sports Complex Updates

Work began on the irrigation replacement at the Tony Grampsas Sports Complex this week. Trenching and line placement on the north field is in process (pictured).

With continued good weather, work will move to the south field next week. This irrigation project, combined with other planned improvements this spring, will benefit playability and turf conditions, especially for serving local youth organizations such as Golden Junior Baseball and Golden Girls Softball Associations.

Street and Lane Closures

The closure of 17th St. between Washington to Jackson for construction staging and access for CSM''s project at 1750 Jackson St has been extended.
The closure of one lane at 1750 Jackson has been extended for construction.
Through Mar 31: 1770 Elm St - Parking spots will be impacted by the placement of two dumpsters.
Through April 1: 8th St (around old Briarwood area) - A traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk are impacted by the replacement of a box culvert going under 8th St.
Through April 7: Ulysses St from 10th Ave to Golden Rd - A traffic lane and bike lane will be impacted by installation of fiber optic cable.
Through April 28: Canyon Point Circle - A dumpster will be impacting a parking spot.
April 2 & 4: Parking lanes in front of Buffalo Rose will be impacted by weddings at the venue.
April 27: Parking lanes in front of Buffalo Rose will be impacted by a fundraiser at the venue.

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Important Notice from Golden Police

Attention Golden Residents: The Golden Police Department (GPD) is releasing information, pursuant to state law, to inform you of a Sexually Violent Predator who has registered with GPD as a resident of Golden. The purpose of this notification is to enhance public safety and protection. 44-year old Wayne Joseph Evano is now living at 517 Maple St. in Golden. For full details on this man, along with videos and information about sexual offenders, visit www.cityofgolden.net/Police. Scroll down to "Sexually Violent Predator Information." Click here to read the full bulletin.

Jefferson County At Risk of Tighter COVID-19 Restrictions

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) just announced that the county is at risk for tighter restrictions, as the two-week

COVID-19 case counts are the highest since the start of the pandemic. JCPH is calling on Jeffco residents to stay strong and focused on preventing the spread of this virus, so we can move forward together as a community and keep our businesses open. "It''s normal to feel exhausted by COVID-19 and the things we have to do to prevent the spread of the virus," said Christine Billings, Head of JCPH''s Office of Pandemic Response. "Many of us are feeling ''COVID-19 fatigue''. We have been carrying the weight of this pandemic for much longer than we expected. But the virus is still circulating and we can''t give up now. We must dig deep and work together as a community to slow the spread."

As of today, the two week case count (from 10/5 - 10/18) is 1,126 total cases (193.1 per 100,000 residents). The limit to maintain our Level 2 status is 175 cases per 100,000 residents over a two-week period. Jefferson County will be given a grace period during which we must get our cases back below those limits, or face the possibility of moving to a more restrictive level (Level 3).

What can you do? Follow the "three Ws" - Wear a mask, Watch your distance (stay 6 ft. from others who don''t live with you), and Wash your hands.

Here is the full press release from JCPH which details what Level 3 restrictions entail, as well as actions we can all take to help lower the cases in our community.

Plan Ahead for a Safe & Happy Halloween

Celebrating Halloween this year doesn''t have to mean crying into an empty treat bag! But due to the pandemic this year, it does require a little creative thinking and planning ahead. Halloween brings such joy to so many children (of all ages!), we wanted to offer a few "tricks" so your Halloween can still be a "treat". Visit cityofgolden.net/tricks-tips-for-a-safe-halloween to get inspired!

Pic Or Treat in Golden Next Week!

Sadly, we cannot have our traditional Trick or Treat Street with the downtown Golden businesses this year. However, there is still a fun way to celebrate!

During the final week of October, the Welcome to Golden arch over Washington Avenue will have a special Halloween banner. From Monday, Oct. 26 through Saturday, Oct. 31, find the photo spot downtown to take a photo with the arch (costumes highly encouraged!) and post your photo on Facebook or Instagram using #PicOrTreatGolden for a chance to win a $25 gift card to a Golden business. One winner will be chosen each day of the week, so there are six chances to win! Good luck! Complete contest rules at goodtobegoldenco.com.

Special Halloween Movies & Music in the Parking Lot

We have a special treat for kids and adults for Halloween night! Join us for Movies & Music in the Parking Lot on Saturday, Oct. 31 (weather permitting), but tickets go on sale this Friday, Oct. 23 at 9 a.m. so mark your calendars!

We had two very successful drive-in movies in August and September, and we want to give you one last opportunity to experience this free event; especially since we cannot have our traditional trick-or-treat street on Washington Avenue this year for the kids.

The movie feature is Tim Burton''s "The Nightmare Before Christmas". Sunset is expected around 6 p.m. on that night. Gates will open approximately one hour before the movie begins. The location is the lower parking lot at the former Heritage Square.

The movie is free, but space is limited, and you must have a reserved spot to enter. Tickets will be up for grabs beginning at 8 a.m. this Friday, Oct. 23. You can find the EventBright link for tickets here. ONLY ONE TICKET NEEDED PER VEHICLE.

Community Center Now Offers New Hours & Services

Golden Community Center hours and services have expanded! The GCC now opens at 5:30 a.m. on weekdays for fitness and lap swim visits still by reservation only. Golden Residents can reserve time seven days in advance.

Reservations are available six days a week and can be made for fitness, lap swim, pickleball, basketball hoops, open swim and Arthritis Foundation Water Fitness classes.

New programs and classes have also been added. Visit rec.cityofgolden.net to browse offerings and to make your reservation.

New Grant Program for Winter Expenses

A new Winter Business Assistance Grant Program is now available to non-downtown businesses and will be open through end of business, Oct. 27. Visit the Business Economic Assistance webpage for more information and application instructions.

The new program provides assistance to COVID-affected restaurants and retailers for the winter months and will provide partial expense coverage and/or reimbursement to eligible businesses that have been directly impacted by County and State mandates.

Energize Colorado Gap Fund - Round Two

The Energize Colorado Gap Fund seeks to provide more than $25M in small business loans and grants to boost small business enterprises that are the economic engines throughout the state. Sole proprietors, businesses and nonprofits with less than 25 full-time employees can apply for up to a $15,000 grant and a $20,000 loan for a possible combined total of $35,000 in financial assistance.

Applications and awards are being offered in rounds through December 2020, and the current round will be open until Oct. 26. This is not a first-come, first-served program, but a competitive process that will help those in need receive priority access to assistance.

Learn more about the program at energizecolorado.com/gap-fund.

Golden Sustainability

New sustainability rebates are available! Check out the Sustainability Rebates page for a variety of residential and commercial rebates including the compostable container rebate for Golden restaurants or residential energy efficiency rebates for your home.

Golden History Museum and Park

The Golden History Museum & Park is open and free every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. by reservation (up to two weeks in advance) or walk-up. Make a reservation to visit by calling 303-278-3557.

Upcoming Events

Oct. 20, 7 to 8 p.m. - Votes for Women: How Colorado Led the Way on YouTube
Oct. 29, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (register in advance) - The Other June Six - A Story about the 1894 Cripple Creek Miners'' Strike
Oct. 31,10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - The First Colorado Volunteer Infantry at Golden History Park
Nov 11, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (register in advance) - Viva Los Americanos! Colorado Volunteer Infantry in the Philippines, 1898-1899

City Hall open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

On the Calendar

City Meetings online until further notice

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually until further notice. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board will meet virtually tonight, October 20 at 7 p.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting

The Citizens Budget Advisory Committee will meet virtually Wednesday, October 21 at 7:30 a.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commissionwill meet virtually Wednesday, October 21 at 6:30 p.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council will meet in regular session virtually on Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m.

City Council October 22, 2020 Agenda

To view the meeting, there are several options:

Live-streamed at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas - Find the meeting in the schedule and click "VIEW EVENT". This option will only be available once the meeting has begun.
Live-streamed on GCO.tv - Find the meeting in the schedule on the right and click the "WATCH" arrow.
Live Broadcast on Comcast Channel 880
To call in and listen to the meeting audio live, call 1-408-418-9388 and enter access code 146 669 2002.

To provide public comment there are two options:

Comment in advance: Email your comments to PublicComment@Cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
To provide comment live, you must pre-register for the meeting by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting. You may either register for general public comment or for public hearing comment (see agenda for registration link). You will receive a "Registration Approved" email with a link to join the meeting. At the time of the meeting, click that link. You will be called upon to speak during the general public comment period, or during the public comment period for the agenda item you have indicated your interest in, if that agenda item has a separate public comment period. You will have three minutes to speak and will be cut off at the end of three minutes.

At this time, live public comment is only available through the WebEx portal. If you are not able to access it, please email your public comments.

Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board Meeting

The Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board will meet virtually on Tuesday, October 27 at 6 p.m.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Zoning Code Update Community Meeting

Please join the City Planning Department at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29 for a virtual community meeting to discuss the Zoning Code Update and Rewrite. We will provide a recap of the summer outreach, some updates to the proposed schedule and an overview of the proposal that will go into the code draft. The meeting will be held from 5:00pm - 6:30pm (slight difference in time than what was originally advertised). In order to participate directly, you will need to pre-register at the link below. However, the meeting will be streamed live on the City''s Granicus system if you wish to watch it only. A recording of the meeting will be uploaded to Guiding Golden a couple days later.

Click here to pre-register for the meeting.

Community Listening Session with Golden Police

Golden Police Chief Bill Kilpatrick and Golden City Manager Jason Slowinski invite you to a virtual listening session focused on the topic of Racial Equity issues at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 29. The primary goal of the session is to listen to questions, suggestions, feedback, and stories from the community to create better understanding between the city and community members, particularly community members of color. Golden Police strives for our residents, visitors, and college students from across the globe to feel safe and welcome. This virtual event is one of our first steps in the process to make Golden a more welcoming place.

Register for the event in advance

You can also call to join the conference by phone at +1-408-418-9388.

Event number: 146 625 0694

The next step will be to host a virtual Community Town Hall to take a deeper dive into the topics brought up during the listening session. Stay tuned for details on that.

Project Updates

2020 Street Improvement Program

Work has been completed for the 2020 program. Crews are making their way thru the city, cleaning up debris and removing traffic control devices. Striping is scheduled for mid-October. A few details for the year are listed below. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions.

911,000 square feet repaved
11,800 tons of new asphalt replaced
34 streets repaved
3 parking lots repaved

2020 Concrete Replacement

Fasick Concrete is doing concrete work as part of the City Annual Replacement Program. They are replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as ADA upgrades. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions. Work will continue on the following streets:

Johnson Rd. from South Golden Rd. to W. 10th Ave.
W. 10th Ave. from Johnson Rd. to Ulysses St.
Illinois St. from Jefferson County Pkwy to Fossil Trace Golf Course

2020 Utility Replacement

Water main replacement on Mt. Zion Drive and Lookout Mountain Road is complete. Asphalt patching and concrete replacement are scheduled for this week.

Street Closures

Through May 31, 2021: 649 Partridge Cir. - Storage container will impact a parking lane.
Until further notice: 13th St. - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be impacted for curbside pickup for Starbucks.
Through Jan. 4: US 6 and Heritage Rd. intersection - Traffic lane will be impacted by geotechnical drilling.
Through Dec. 15: 2401 Table Heights Dr. - Parking lane impacted by dumpster.
Through Nov. 2: Lookout Mountain from Mt. Zion Dr. to Bonvue Dr. - A traffic lane will be impacted by the installation of a new water main.
Through March 15: 755 Joseph Circle - Dumpster will impact parking lane during a basement finish.
Through Nov. 12: 151 Heritage Rd. - Sidewalks will be impacted by replacement of signs.
Through Oct. 22 - Ford St. from 2310 to 24th St. - traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalkd will be impacted by Xcel gas service cut off.
Through Oct. 23 - Jackson St. from 13th to 14th - traffic lane, parking lane, sidewalk and alley will be impacted by boring pits for access for splicing.
Through Dec. 31 - US 6 & Heritage Rd. and US 6 & Jefferson County Parkway - surveying and mapping will be performed outside of the traffic lanes (no lanes will be closed) for the interchange project.
Oct. 21 - 23 - Washington Ave. from 11th to 12th St. - parking lane will be impacted by installation of holiday lights (10/21 will be the west side and 10/22-23 will be the east side).
Oct. 22 - 23: The following streets (parking lane and sidewalk) will be impacted by forestry work:

Cheyenne from 8th St. to 9th St.
9th St. from Illinois to Cheyenne
10th St. from Illinois to Maple
13th St. from Maple to Illinois
9th St. from Arapahoe to Washington
Arapahoe from 8th St. to 9th St.

Oct. 23 - Nov. 6 - Miller Lane from Cheyenne to end of lot (100'') - alley will be impacted by safety wall construction on the alley side.
Oct. 26 - 28 - 24th St. from 602 to Jackson - traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by Xcel gas service cut off.
Oct. 26 - Nov. 11 - Prospector''s Alley from 14th to 13th St. will be impacted by boring and pulling cable. Also:

Prospector''s Alley impacted
Jason St. from 12th to 13th - traffic, parking lanes & sidewalk impacted
12th St. from Prospector''s Alley to Jackson - parking lanes & sidewalk impacted.
13th and 14th Streets from Prospector''s Alley to Jackson - traffic, parking lanes & sidewalk impacted

Oct. 29 - 30 - Iowa St. from 801 Iowa to Washington Ave. - parking/bike lane and sidewalk will be impacted by installation of gas service.

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Coronavirus Virtual Community Briefing

and Live Q & A - tonight!

Messaging, closures, and rules are changing rapidly as the threat from the COVID-19 virus increases. The City of Golden is working hard to ensure the safety of our residents, businesses, employees, and visitors.

Tonight, March 17 at 6 p.m., you have a chance to hear directly from the Mayor and City Manager about what steps are being taken here in Golden and what''s to come. Join us for this virtual update and Q&A session on GCO.tv, www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas, Comcast Channel 880 and Facebook Live.

Please email your questions to COVID19@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. today.

If you participate on Facebook live, you will have an opportunity to send in your questions as the Mayor and City Manager are talking.

As the Coronavirus situation unfolds in our community, information changes quickly - we will do our best to keep you informed of those updates at www.guidinggolden.com/covid-19. There you will find city cancellations and closures, updates from the county and state as we receive them, public safety messages, and specific messages from City departments on how they will manage business while offices are closed to the public. We also include ways you can help others in your community during this difficult time.

Closure & Cancellations Highlights

City Facilities including City Hall, Police and Fire Departments (911 10th St.), City Hall Annex (1000 10th St.), and Planning and Public Works Building (1445 10th St.) are closed to the public effective today, March 17, 2020 until further notice. We are still conducting business, you can reach us at our phone number 303-384-8000 and our email address cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net.
All City board and commission meetings have been cancelled through the end of the month. City Council will still meet virtually. Read more below for information on how you can participate virtually!
The Golden Community Center and Golden History Museum are both closed to the public. The original plan was to tentatively reopen at the end of March, which the Museum still hopes to do, however, the Governor has mandated a 30-day closure of all gyms in the state. The new date for reopening the GCC is April 16.
Colorado has closed restaurants and bars to dine-in statewide. Delivery, take-out, walk-up service, drive-up service, and drive-through service are still allowed, however.
The Police Department now has an online reporting tool to enable citizens to easily file reports online. Please remember, this is NOT to be used for emergencies, crimes in progress, or where suspect information is known.
Building Permits are available by phone or email at 303-384-8151 or building@cityofgolden.net, or you can download a building permit application. Inspectors will still be conducting outdoor inspections, but we will not be doing indoor inspections until further notice. Staff has placed a drop box in front of the building at 1445 10th Street for plans or permits but please make payments by phone. The City will not be issuing any new Right-of-way permits, only emergency ROW permits will be issued at this time..
Jefferson County offices are closed to the public, with the exception of the courts and those services related to law enforcement and limited human services. Learn more at www.jeffco.us/coronavirus.

For a much more information about the coronavirus in our community, please visit www.guidinggolden.com/covid-19. Hit "Stay Informed" to be added to the email list and whenever something significant happens, we''ll let you know.

Upcoming Events

City Council Virtual Meeting

While most City-hosted meetings have been canceled through the end of the month, City Council will meet virtually at its regular time on Thursday, March 19, 6:30 p.m.

Tune in to Comcast Channel 880 or GCO.tv to watch the meeting live, or to our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website. If you have a question for City Council, email councilcomments@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. the day of the meeting.

For more information about topics to be covered, view the meeting agenda.

Fire Chief Alicia Welch discusses "Family Emergency Preparedness"

Fire Chief Alicia Welch will present information on "Family Emergency Preparedness" on Friday, March 20, 2:30 p.m.

Tune in to Comcast Channel 880 or GCO.tv to watch the presentation live or recorded, or to our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Special Notices

Scam Coronavirus Email Alert!

A malicious website pretending to be a live map for Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins University is circulating on the internet waiting for unwitting internet users to visit the website (slightly altered for your safety with link removed): www.jeffco.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=numbers (PLEASE DO NOT VISIT!)

Visiting the website infects the computer with an information stealing program - it is used to steal browsing history, cookies, ID/passwords, cryptocurrency and more. It can also download additional malware onto infected machines.

As the coronavirus continues to spread and more apps and technologies are developed to monitor it, we will likely be seeing an increase in corona malware. Please use caution when opening emails or visiting websites claiming to have information about the coronavirus.

We recommend only visiting reputable sites and never clicking on links or attachments in emails claiming to take you to the information. This is the link to the real Johns Hopkins coronavirus map. https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html

Reminder from Public Works - Please watch what you flush!

Just a reminder from the Public Works Department: With the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) concerns at a high, many people are using wet wipes and paper towels and may be tempted to flush them.

Please, DO NOT FLUSH WET WIPES of any kind, NOR PAPER TOWELS down the toilet. Neither breaks down as sufficiently as toilet paper and could cause backups for the city''s sewer system. Even wipes that claim to be "flushable" are not safe.

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Coronavirus Virtual Community Briefing

and Live Q & A - Wednesday at 6 p.m.

On Wednesday, April 1 at 6 p.m., join us for this week''s virtual community briefing with Mayor Laura Weinberg and City Manager Jason Slowinski on local efforts to mitigate spread of the Coronavirus in our community. Join us for this virtual update and Q&A session on GCO.tv (click the green "Now" button to watch live), www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas, Comcast Channel 8/880 or Facebook Live.

Please email your questions to COVID19@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

If you participate on Facebook live, you will have an opportunity to send in your questions as the Mayor and City Manager are talking.

Temporary Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

The Golden Fire Department (GFD) is imposing temporary Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective at 4 p.m. today, March 31. The restrictions are in place to reduce the likelihood of the City''s firefighting resources going toward battling wildfires and in turn, creating another opportunity for virus exposure. These restrictions are for the corporate city limits of Golden and are independent but in conjunction with fire restrictions orders in Jefferson County. These restrictions will remain in effect indefinitely.

Please see the Public Notice and Order for more information about what is allowed or not allowed during Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.

Coronavirus updates - we''re here for you

As you continue to do your part, staying at home and social distancing when you do step outside, we will do our part and continue to keep you informed with updates and news in the community.

In addition to the weekly community briefings by Mayor Laura Weinberg and City Manager Jason Slowinski, we will continue to update www.guidinggolden.com/covid-19 as soon as we hear of an update.

We recognize how the business and school closures are a true hardship on a lot of people in our community and are working with local non-profits and volunteers to try to help. Please visit www.helpgoldennow.org if you need assistance or want to help others by donating and/or volunteering.

Thanks for doing your part, Golden!

We know it''s not easy, but we appreciate you for doing your part to help "flatten the curve." We love our community!

If you use Facebook, enjoy this thank you video (right) from the Golden Fire Department for staying home and staying healthy.

Need to contact us?

Although City facilities are currently closed to the public, we are still open for business. Please use the following contact list to reach the department with whom you need to speak:

City Manager''s Office: 303-384-8011

Utility Billing: 303-384-8023

Sales Tax: 303-384-8024

City Clerk: 303-384-8014

Human Resources: 303-215-8891

Parks and Recreation: 303-384-8100

Municipal Court: 303-384-8006

Police Department (NON-emergency): 303-980-7300

Code Enforcement: 303-384-8045

Police Reports/Records: 303-384-8045

Fire Department: 303-384-8094
Communications: communications@cityofgolden.net

General City Email Address: cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net

Please dial 9-1-1 to report an emergency. All other Police reporting needs should go to the non-emergency number at 303-384-8045,

or the non-emergency line for Jeffcom Dispatch at 303-980-7300.

Thank you for your understanding as we all work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Meals for those in need

One of the most immediate needs in times like this is food assistance. In addition to local non-profit food pantries, meal pick-up and delivery assistance is available.

Meal pick-up: If you are in need of food assistance, meal pick-up is available at Bell Middle School, 1001 Ulysses St. Prepackaged take-and-go breakfasts & lunches from local restaurants are distributed at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday - Friday (no weekends). Just show up. First come, first-served in drive-up fashion in front of the school.

Meal delivery: For those unable to leave the home and under financial stress, email BGoldNcity@gmail.com or call 720-432-5048 with your name, phone number and address. The delivery service is ONLY for those who are UNABLE to leave their homes. Anyone who is underserved and IS ABLE to leave the house will receive their meals as noted above at Bell Middle School.

Jeffco Schools Grab and Go Meals: Each MWF, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., two lunches and two breakfasts per student will be provided for children 1 through 18 at the curbside location of the following schools through car trunk, car window or by walk-up. Parents or another caregiver may pick up meals for children at home.

Arvada K-8
Alameda High
Columbine High
Edgewater Elementary
Foothills Elementary
Lasley Elementary
Parr Elementary
Wayne Carle Middle
Welchester Elementary
West Jefferson Elementary
Wheat Ridge High

Please do not come to locations if you are sick. In case of severe weather, school locations will not operate.

Our community members have truly stepped up in this time of need! Please consider donating to help support their efforts.

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BGoldN Food Assistance - Provides free pre-packaged meals from local restaurants to those who need them. 100% of your donations will cover local restaurant costs for BGoldN and purchasing food for our local food banks.

COVID-19 Community Response Fund - Set up by the Golden Civic Foundation, the Community Response Fund awards grants to front-line, non-profit organizations for rapid deployment to support the most critically impacted members of the Golden Community.

During this time of crisis in our community, volunteers of all kinds are needed, from food pantry help to administrative help to delivering food.

The Neighborhood Rehab Project is helping organize the assistance, and matching volunteer skills to community need. Please sign-up to volunteer and make a difference in our community.

New CARES Act offers relief for small business

The federal government just passed the new CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act including the $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program, and rules are being prepared by the Small Business Administration. Independent contractors, sole proprietors, and 501(c)3''s are included.

Follow Choosecolorado.com/covid19 for the latest information.

Learn more with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Small Business Guide.

Support our local economy by eating at your favorite restaurant & shopping at your favorite stores!

Eat out - in!

Help support the local economy while enjoying a night out -- in!

Many local restaurants are remaining open but offering take-out, curbside pickup and delivery options instead of dine-in meals.

Find a list at Visitgolden.com/takeout-takeover-golden and let someone else do the cooking tonight!

Shop local!

Small businesses need your help more than ever right now. Go to www.visitgolden.com/things-to-do/shopping/support-local for a list of businesses and ideas of how you can continue to support local retail, services, and cultural organizations without going inside.

Golden Community Center Information for Pass Holders

If you have an Annual Pass to the Golden Community Center, your pass is currently suspended and will be extended for the length of the closure.
If you have a Monthly Pass, your pass is currently suspended. We will not process any additional monthly payments until after we are able to reopen. In addition, a credit for the second half of March will be applied to your next monthly payment.

Refunds for classes, programs and events scheduled during this time will be issued in the form of credit to your household account. We ask for your patience with us as we will be processing a much higher volume of refunds than normal and it may take longer. Additional information for specific ongoing programs will be sent to registrants in the coming days.

Do it online!

U.S. Census 2020 - Be Counted

Census 2020 officially kicks off tomorrow! There are many ways to participate, including online.

Have questions? "Should I count college students at home due to school closures?" "Do I need to worry about Census workers showing up at my door?"

Get answers and more information at 2020Census.gov or GuidingGolden.com/2020-census.

Visit the Museum Virtually

The Golden History Museum may not be able to greet at the museum, but they''ve been busy preparing lots of interesting virtual programming to keep you busy at home.

Visit Goldenhistory.org for a schedule of upcoming programming. Most of the programs will be available on Facebook and YouTube.

Other ways you can enjoy the Golden History Museum from your couch:

Delve into 150 years of news from Golden in our digitized historic newspaper collection
Explore photos and objects in our online collection
Read about the amazing rediscoveries we''ve uncovered during our expansive Legacy Collection Inventory on our blog
Enjoy a walk and self-guided historic tour around Golden using our online guide or walk through the Golden History Park and use a brochure to learn about the buildings'' histories.

Get fit with your computer and the GCC

The Golden Community Center doesn''t want you to lose all those gains you''ve made from regular workouts now that we''re all staying at home.

Your favorite GCC group fitness instructors are doing LIVE WORKOUTS online and you''re invited to join.

Check out the schedule of classes available, and let''s get moving!

If you are a Silver Sneakers member, you can also go to the SilverSneakers FaceBook page and see live classes or to the Silver Sneakers web page to sign in for on-demand classes.

Heart of Golden 2020: The Refining phase is still moving forward!

While the second scheduled Refining Feedback Workshop had to be canceled due to efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, the project is still moving forward and we need your feedback!

During the first Refining Workshop on March 11, three design options were presented. The designs are meant to help visualize what different options would look like. All three options are available for your review online at www.guidinggolden.com/heart-of-golden-refining. We want to hear your feedback on what key features you like and would put in your ultimate design of the corridor.

While you''re looking at the design options, please take the surveys as well to help us understand how you prioritize the key features.

On the Calendar

Panel Discussion: Financial Resources for Jeffco Businesses

Join Jefferson County Business and Workforce Center on Friday, April 3 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for a virtual panel to discuss the resources available during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Get more info and register online

If you have questions, please call 303-271-4800 or email BusinessServices@jeffco.us

Panelists Include:
* Angela Atkinson - Director, Front Range SBDC
* Steven White - Lead Lender Relations Specialist, SBA
* Robyn Burnett - UI Re-Employment Program, CDLE
* Lou Riverso - Business Adviser, Jeffco BRC
* Jason Jacksack - Business Advisor, Business Acceleration Services Colorado Enterprise fund

Virtually Golden Lunch Series

Golden United presents a fun and entertaining Golden-centric series called "Virtually Golden." The series takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Have your lunch virtually with other Goldenites while learning about Golden and our local talent. Join via Zoom and don''t forget to order take-out from one of the local restaurants.

City Council Virtual Meeting

While most City-hosted meetings have been canceled through the end of the month, City Council will meet virtually on Thursday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.

Tune in to Comcast Channel 880 or GCO.tv to watch the meeting live, or to our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website. If you have a question for City Council, email councilcomments@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. the day of the meeting.

Project Updates

Water Plant Pipes updated!

The water plant is almost done replacing all the piping for the plant filters. In the next couple weeks, the project will wrap up and the plant will be ready for summer demand.

These pictures reflect the progress over the past month.

Street Closures

The closure of 17th St. between Washington to Jackson for construction staging and access for CSM''s project at 1750 Jackson St. has been extended until April 15.
The closure of one lane at 1750 Jackson St. has been extended for a construction project until April 15.
The closure of the 18th St. sidewalk and parking lane for dumpsters for a construction project has been extended until April 15.
Through April 1: 8th St. (around old Briarwood area) - traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by the replacement of box culvert going under 8th St.
Through April 7: Ulysses St from 10th Ave to South Golden Rd. - traffic lane and bike lane will be impacted by installation of fiber.
Through April 28: Canyon Point Circle - A dumpster will be impacting a parking spot.
Mar 20 - TBD: Buffalo Rose will be using a parking lane for curbside pickup of food.
April 3 - May 1: Parking lane at 1400 Maple St. is impacted for construction traffic.
April 6: 13th St. from Jackson to Washington - A traffic lane will be impacted by the installation of an anode in the gas main in the asphalt.
April 6: W. 2nd Pl from Orchard to Orion - A traffic lane will be impacted by the installation of an anode in the gas main in the asphalt.

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Paid Parking Returns to Downtown

Paid parking and downtown parking enforcement has been re-instated this week as parking demands increase and students return to campus.

Details on parking areas and enforcement can be found at www.cityofgolden.net/Parking.

Creek access still restricted within city limits - tubers asked to respect a few guidelines

Just prior to the Fourth of July weekend, Clear Creek access was closed within city limits to prevent large crowds from gathering along its banks in this age of COVID-19. Access has since remained closed as Council seeks ways to open the creek for recreation safely. As the banks of Clear Creek extend beyond city limits and we have no jurisdiction over the creek itself, tubers and kayakers can legally enter the creek west of Golden and float through town. As such, it is necessary we provide a safe exit point from the creek at Vanover Park before anyone floats into the Coors plant. This is the ONLY exit point.

While we do not encourage tubing at this time, we ask those who choose to do so not to crowd any areas along the creek, to wear a mask when not in the water, to maintain a safe distance between groups, and to use safety equipment such as life preservers and helmets. We also request tubers use the south side creek trail to gain entry into the creek west of Golden as the trail along the north bank is much busier with pedestrians and bikers. This will help alleviate some of the congestion along the creek.

We appreciate your cooperation!

Help us pick the September Drive-in Movie!

The second movie for Movies & Music in the Parking Lot on September 11 is up to you! We know many of you already voted for a movie earlier this year, but because things have changed so much, we''re starting over from scratch with a whole new batch of movies.

Vote now at GuidingGolden.com and help us decide what to screen next! We''ll announce the winning film online and in this newsletter. Voting lasts through August 14!

Enter the Golden Building Blocks Raffle for a chance at a $100 gift card

You can win a chance at a $100 gift card to the Golden business of your choice - all you have to do is visit the Guiding Golden - Golden Building Blocks project and upload at least one photo of a Golden building or street, with a brief description of why it exemplifies Golden''s "small town character."

You have until September 30th to participate before the lucky winner is drawn.

New Way to Find Volunteer Opportunities in Golden

You''ve probably heard many times how great the volunteer community is in Golden. But finding a way to be part of it isn''t always easy. It''s hard to research each program and nonprofit for what might fit you best. Golden now has a new way to find community volunteer opportunities online at www.volunteergoldenco.org.

The website is easy to use. Nonprofits'' profiles show volunteer opportunities, openings for board members, and needed donations. Residents, families, students, and groups can register for free accounts and search by area of interest, age of volunteer, date, availability, and more to find the type of volunteering that works for them. In addition, the new website helps businesses set up employee volunteer programs and service days, plus offers training and other information for both nonprofits and volunteers.

Questions? Contact:

Robin Fleischmann, City of Golden, rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net, 303-384-8080

Kim Mangle, Kim Mangle Consulting LLC, kim@mangleconsulting.com, 303-282-3962

GFD Community Outreach Survey

The Golden Fire Department is planning for the future with a strategic planning process. They are seeking feedback from the community that will help them define their strategy.

Please take a few moments to take the Community Outreach Survey, and help the GFD reach their goal of "being the best combination fire department in the county."

Emergency Rental Assistance - New Program for Tenants and Owners

If you or your tenants have been unable to pay rent due to financial hardship caused by COVID-19, you may be eligible for rental assistance from the state.

Learn more about your options at cdola.colorado.gov/rental-assistance

Have your say on the zoning code update process

Zoning Codes affect what we can and cannot develop on our properties. Please take a minute to visit GuidingGolden.com/zoning-code-update and lend your voice to the zoning code update process. This will help staff understand the community''s development priorities and update the code accordingly.

Slow the Flow

Did you know that Colorado households use over 50% of their water outdoors? Resource Central can help you reduce your water waste and make sure you''re using only what you need to keep your lawn looking good.

Sign up for a FREE Slow the Flow sprinkler consultation to receive a customized watering schedule designed with your specific sprinkler system in mind, as well as DIY maintenance tips to ensure your sprinkler heads aren''t wasting water. For more information and to sign up for your consultation, visit ResourceCentral.org/sprinklers.

Guiding Golden Sustainability Task Forces

Sustainability Task Forces Online

Before the COVID-19 crisis, the Community Sustainability Advisory Board held a series of citizen task forces to refine programs and policies that will be recommended to City Council over the next several years.

To renew this effort, we''d love to continue the conversation through our online platform at www.guidinggolden.com. All members of the public are welcome and the Board will join in. We need your opinions to help guide the future of sustainability in Golden!

Census Bureau - knocking on a door near you!

Census takers are now knocking on doors to collect responses from households that have not yet responded. Please cooperate with them - they''ll be wearing a badge to prove who they are!

You can also respond online at www.2020census.gov or by phone at 1-844-330-2020.

Rotary Club Peach Recipe Contest

What can YOU do with 20 lbs of peaches?

Let''s count the ways!

1) You can eat them (yum!)
2) Share them with family, friends and neighbors
3) Freeze them
4) Cook with them!

If you landed on number 4, the Golden Rotary Club wants to hear from you! Send your creative ideas for cooking/baking with peaches to GoldenRotaryPeaches@gmail.com by August 14 and be entered into a drawing for a FREE box of peaches.

Each recipe submission must include a full ingredient list with directions, as well as your name and contact information. The winner will be announced on August 26.

Peaches are still available for sale online. They will be ready for pick-up on Saturday, August 29 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Golden High School, 701 24th St.

City Hall open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

On the Calendar

City Meetings online until further notice

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually until further notice. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission will meet virtually Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

Members of the public who would like to call in and listen to the meeting can call +1-408-418-9388 and enter meeting code 146 255 0462.

Those who wish to provide live public comment during the virtual meeting should pre-register online by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

The meeting will be broadcast live on GCO.tv, Comcast Channel 8 and 880 (HD) and streamed on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Public Art Commission Meeting

The Public Art Commission will meet virtually Thursday, August 6 at 9 a.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

Members of the public who would like to call in and listen to the meeting can call +1-408-418-9388 and enter meeting code 146 744 3913. Call-in participants will only be able to listen, not offer comment.

The public may submit comments to rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net before or during the meeting.

The meeting will be broadcast live on GCO.tv, Comcast Channel 8 and 880 (HD) and streamed on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Golden Farmers Market

Golden Farmers Market runs every Saturday through October 3 and is held in the parking lot just west of the Golden Library on 10th and Illinois streets in historic downtown.

Join us this Saturday, August 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Know Before You Go!

Wear a mask
Pay via card vs cash
No on-site consumption of food
Please pre-order from vendors
Bring only one family member vs whole family
No touching of produce or products
Please stay home if you are not feeling well

Golden Urban Renewal Authority Meeting

The Golden Urban Renewal Authority (GURA) will meet virtually Monday, August 10 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Economic Development Commission Meeting

The Economic Development Commission (EdComm) will meet virtually Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Project Updates

2020 Concrete Replacement

Fasick Concrete is doing concrete work as part of the City Annual Replacement Program. They are replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as ADA upgrades. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions. Work is taking place in the following streets:

Cougar Ct.
Coyote Ct.
Mesa Drive from Hwy 93 to dead-end
Tucker Gulch Dr. from Golden Gate to dead-end
Tucker Gulch Way from Tucker Gulch Dr. to cul-de-sac
Miller Pl. From Illinois St. to dead-end
Ford St. From 10th St. to 7th Pl.
Washington Avenue from 14th St to 19th St.
Lions Park
Vanover Park
23rd St. from Ford St. to Table Heights Dr.
Table Heights Dr. from 23rd St. to Lookout View Ct.

2020 Utility Replacement

Sewer main replacement off of Ford Street is complete.
Sewer Main replacement on Pinal Drive from Mt Zion Drive to Smith Road began last week.

Street Closures

Through Sept 27: 649 Partridge Cir. - Storage container will impact a parking lane.
Until further notice: 13th St. - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be impacted for Curbside Pickup for Starbucks.
Through Sept 30: 11th St. from Miners Alley to Washington - A parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through Sept 23: Illinois St. from 13th to 14th - Parking lanes on both sides of the street and sidewalks will be impacted by dumpster.
Through Aug 14: 17th St. from Brown Hall to the Student Rec Center - Parking lanes will be impacted by construction.
Through Sept 4: Cheyenne St. from 14th to McClure Rd. - A parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by construction.
Through Aug 6: Illinois St. and Maple St. from Campus Rd. to 13th - Parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by demo of existing parking lot and sidewalk for installation of asphalt roadway.
Through Aug 7: West 8th St. from the box culvert to old Briarwood - A traffic lane will be impacted by work on sanitary line.
Aug 3 - 7: Ulysses St./Corporate Cir. from 10th Ave. to Mt. Vernon Rd. - A traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by CenturyLink splicing.
Through Aug 28: Pinal Dr. from Mt. Zion to Smith Rd. - Traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by pole replacement.
Aug 3 - 14: 13th St. from north of Cheyenne and 14th St. north of Cheyenne - Traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by removal of street light on 14th St. and upgrade the overhead street light on 13th.
Aug 3 - 14: 1st St. from Partridge Cir. to East St. - A traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by pole replacement.
Aug 4 - 5: Ulysses St. from Ammons to 6th Ave. - Traffic lanes and bike lane will be impacted by the demolition of a gas service line.
Aug 11: 17th St. from Washington to Jackson - Traffic lanes and parking lanes will be impacted by ribbon cutting ceremony for new residence hall.
Aug 13: S. Golden Rd from Ulysses to Utah - Traffic lane will be impacted by the installation of three groundwater monitoring wells in the ROW.
Aug 19 - 21: Cheyenne St. from 22nd to 23rd - Traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by gas service demo.

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Check on the Status of City Services

As we resume city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

Community Briefing - Wednesday, May 27, 2020

On Wednesday, May 27 at 6 p.m., join us for a virtual community briefing with Mayor Laura Weinberg and City Manager Jason Slowinski on local efforts to mitigate spread of the Coronavirus in our community. Join us for this virtual update and Q&A session on GCO.tv (click the green "Now" button to watch live), www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas, Comcast Channel 8/880 or Facebook Live.

Please email your questions to COVID19@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

If you participate on Facebook live, you will have an opportunity to send in your questions as the Mayor and City Manager are talking.

Clear Creek closure extended, with fire restrictions still in place

The closure of Clear Creek has been extended to June 25 by the Jefferson County Sheriff and Golden Police Chief. The creek will remain closed for all uses including single-chambered air inflated devices such as belly boats, inner tubes, and single chambered rafts, "body surfers," and swimming, and including all vessels, kayaks, whitewater canoes, and multi-chambered river boards.

Additionally, we are still under Stage 1 fire restrictions. This includes the prohibition of all open burning, including bonfires, open flame torches, welding in wildfire risk areas, and using model rockets. Also banned is the use of recreational fires within 30 feet of undeveloped areas, including green belts and open space lands. Smoking within six feet of any outdoor area not cleared of combustible vegetation is also prohibited.

Thanks for staying safe and helping us protect our first responders.

Golden Library Curbside Holds Pick-up

The Golden Library is now providing curbside services to allow you to pick up library holds and return materials. All you have to do is schedule an appointment once the hold is ready, and when you arrive at the library, look for the curbside pickup signs and park in one of the designated parking spaces.

Make sure you bring your library card, know your library card number, or bring your photo ID. If you''re picking up materials for others, you must have or know their card numbers as well.

Learn more at jeffcolibrary.org.

Golden Visitors Center to reopen June 4

The Golden Visitors Center at 1010 Washington Avenue will reopen for curbside service on Thursday, June 4. The days of operation will be Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Garden in a Box Deliveries Begin This Week

Delivery of Spring Garden In A Box orders will start this Thursday and Friday, just in time for the weekend.

Pre-orders for fall planting will begin in July. Learn more at resourcecentral.org.

Slow the Flow (and save some green)

Working through your spring-cleaning checklist? Don''t forget about your sprinkler system. The City of Golden, in partnership with Resource Central, is offering FREE sprinkler consultations starting in June.

Resource Central''s sprinkler technicians will test your system and provide you with a customized watering schedule plus DIY maintenance tips to keep your sprinklers running at their best this summer.

Sign up today to request your summer appointment!

Learn more at ResourceCentral.org/Sprinklers.

Scaling Up Emergency Rental & Utility Assistance

The Salvation Army Golden Service Extension Unit, the City of Golden, Golden Civic Foundation, and Golden United are working together to help the growing number of people during the COVID-19 crisis who are facing housing insecurity. Golden residents experiencing financial hardship because of COVID-19 are at risk of losing their homes or being evicted. Many do not have other means of financial support.

These four organizations are mobilizing funding for emergency rent and utility assistance through the Salvation Army Golden Service Extension Unit and are conducting outreach to make residents aware of the support that is available.

Support your community and donate today to keep Golden residents in their homes and help us spread the word to those in need of rent and utility assistance.

Visit the campaign homepage to learn more.

Business Recovery Loans, Round Two

The City of Golden COVID-19 Business Recovery Loan Program is once again accepting applications from small businesses in Golden struggling from the COVID-19 shutdown. This is a City program seeded by funds loaned by the Golden Urban Renewal Authority (GURA) and Golden Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to provide direct business recovery assistance to small businesses throughout the Golden community.

To learn more about the program and apply online, visit our Business Economic Assistance page. Applications will be accepted through Monday, June 1. Please note, this is NOT a first come, first served program. All applications will be given equal consideration after the application period ends.

Need to contact us?

Although City facilities are currently closed to the public, we are still open for business. Please use the following contact list to reach the department with whom you need to speak:

City Manager''s Office: 303-384-8011

Utility Billing: 303-384-8023

Sales Tax: 303-384-8024

City Clerk: 303-384-8014

Human Resources: 303-215-8891

Parks and Recreation: GoldenParksAndRecReg@cityofgolden.net

Municipal Court: 303-384-8006

Police Department (NON-emergency): 303-980-7300

Code Enforcement: 303-384-8045

Police Reports/Records: 303-384-8045

Fire Department: 303-384-8094
Communications: communications@cityofgolden.net

General City Email Address: cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net

Please dial 9-1-1 to report an emergency. All other Police reporting needs should go to the non-emergency number at 303-384-8045,

or the non-emergency line for Jeffcom Dispatch at 303-980-7300.

Thank you for your understanding as we all work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

On the Calendar

City Meetings Online in June

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually in June. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting

The Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) will meet virtually Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m.

Public comments should be sent to goldensustainability@cityofgolden.net before 6:30 p.m. on the May 27.

For more information, please see the Meeting Agenda.

The meeting will be recorded and available later on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council will meet virtually Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m.

City Council May 28, 2020 Regular Meeting Agenda

To view the study session there are several options:

Live-streamed on the City of Golden website - Find the meeting in the schedule and click "VIEW EVENT". This option will only be available once the meeting has begun.
Live-streamed on GCO.TV - Find the meeting in the schedule on the right, and click the "WATCH" arrow.
Live Broadcast on Comcast Channel 880
To call in and listen to the meeting audio live, call 1-408-418-9388 and enter meeting ID # 930 639 207

To provide public comment there are two options:

Comment in advance: Email your comments to CouncilComments@Cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 28.
Provide comment live: Pre-register for the meeting in advance.
You must register by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 28. You will receive a "Registration Approved" email with a link to join the meeting. At the time of the meeting, click that link. You will be called upon to speak during the general public comment period, or during the public comment period for the agenda item you have indicated your interest in, if that agenda item has a separate public comment period. You will have three minutes to speak and will be cut off at the end of three minutes.

At this time, live public comment is only available through the WebEx portal. If you are not able to access it, please email your public comments.

Historic Preservation Board Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board (HPB) will meet virtually on Monday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be available to watch live on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website the day of the meeting, as well as recorded and available to watch later at your convenience.

Do it online!

Visit the Museum Virtually

You may not be able to visit the Golden History Museum in person, but staff is busy preparing lots of interesting virtual programming to keep you busy at home!

Visit Goldenhistory.org for a schedule of upcoming programming or check out their Weekly Newsletter. Most of the programs will be available on Facebook and YouTube.

Get fit with your computer and the GCC

The Golden Community Center doesn''t want you to lose all those gains you''ve made from regular workouts now that we''re all staying at home.

Your favorite GCC group fitness instructors are doing LIVE WORKOUTS online and you''re invited to join.

Check out the schedule of classes available, and let''s get moving!

If you are a Silver Sneakers member, you can also go to the SilverSneakers FaceBook page and see live classes or to the Silver Sneakers web page to sign in for on-demand classes.

Caring for our Seniors

Are you 60+ and want to chat with someone? Need help accessing resources? Not sure where to turn for accurate information on public health orders? The Golden Community Center Front Porch is here to help.

Call us at 303-384-8130, leave a message with your name and phone number and one of our caring staff will return your call. We call them "Care Calls" and we look forward to talking with you! So far, we''ve made over 128 calls to seniors in the community and we want to talk to you too.

Project Updates

Street Closures

The closure of 17th St. between Washington to Jackson for construction staging and access for CSM''s project at 1750 Jackson St has been extended to the end of May.
Until TBD: Buffalo Rose will be using a parking lane for curbside pickup of food.
Through June 15: Cheyenne St from 14th to McClure Rd - parking lanes on both sides of Cheyenne will be impacted by construction.
Through June 1: 11th St from Miners Alley to Washington - A parking lane will be impacted by dumpster and equipment.
Through June 26: 17th St. from Brown Hall to Mines Student Rec Center - A parking lane will be impacted by construction.
Through Sept 27: 649 Partridge Circle - A storage container will impact a parking lane.
Through June 1: 403 Butte Parkway - A parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through June 12: 649 Partridge Circle - A parking lane will be impacted by dumpster and/or staging for a bobcat (only one or the other permitted at a time).
Through June 26: 8th St. from Briarwood Dr. to Cheyenne St. - A traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by work on gas main tie-in and reinforcement.
May 26: Alley located at 911 ? 9th St. from Arapahoe to Cheyenne - Alley will be impacted by demo of residential gas service.
May 26 - June 1: 10th from 10th St. to Roundabout - A traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by gas service renewal.
May 27 - 28: 6th St. from the west side of lot to the end of the road going east - A traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by emergency sewer service replacement.
May 27 - June 3: Iowa Dr. from Hwy 93 to Washington Ave. - A traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by CATV installation for Comcast.
June 1 - 5: Table Mt Parkway from Table Mt Dr to Technology Dr - sidewalk will be impacted by fiber pull through existing duct.

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October Tree Limb Drop-Off Event Planned

If you missed the September opportunities to drop-off branches broken during the snow storm a few weeks back, you have one more opportunity to dispose of your storm debris! The City of Golden will host a special event for the community to drop off branches on October 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is for City of Golden residents only. A state-issued ID is required.

Acceptable material:

stems
trunks
branches from pruning or removal work

Materials NOT accepted:

grass
root balls
bags of leaves
anything containing rocks, dirt or nails
processed construction wood (i.e. left-over 2?4''s)

Drop off location:

Cross streets of Hwy 93 and Golden Gate. Turn left on Golden Gate and follow the signs. Take the right hand turn approximately 462 feet after turning onto Golden Gate from Hwy 93.

Temporary Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Golden

The Golden Fire Department (GFD), in coordination with the City Manager, issued temporary Stage 2 fire restrictions for the City of Golden this past Friday. This is in alignment with restrictions already in place for Jefferson County.

Golden Fire has responded to numerous reports of outside (recreational) fires in the past few weeks. In light of the fact that we are expecting red flag weather, GFD believes the extra precautions are necessary to ensure safety and eliminate confusion between county and city restrictions.

Under Stage 2 restrictions, the following activities are prohibited: Building, maintaining, attending or using any outdoor fire including recreational fire on private property outside of the exemptions noted, and any public property as determined by administrative rule of the City Manager. This includes chimineas and fire pits of any kind.

Please visit the City of Golden website for more information about the Stage 2 fire restrictions, or watch this quick video about the fire ban.

New DDA Grant Program for Local Businesses Opens Today

The new DDA COVID-19 Business Revenue Loss Grant Program provides assistance to Coronavirus-affected restaurants and retailers for the winter months. The $200,000 program will provide partial expense coverage and/or reimbursement to eligible downtown businesses that have been directly impacted by County and State mandates.

Learn more about the new grant program on our Business Economic Assistance page or go directly to the online application for more information. Please note, this is not a first-come, first-served program. All applications will be given equal consideration after the submission period closes. Applications will be accepted from September 29 through October 12.

Energize Colorado Gap Fund Round Two Applications Open Oct. 5

The Energize Colorado Gap Fund seeks to provide more than $25M in small business loans and grants to boost small business enterprises that are the economic engines throughout the state. Sole proprietors, businesses and nonprofits with less than 25 full-time employees can apply for up to a $15,000 grant and a $20,000 loan for a possible combined total of $35,000 in financial assistance.

Applications and awards are being offered in rounds through December 2020, and the next rounds opens October 5. This is not a first-come, first-served program, but a competitive process that will help those in need receive priority access to assistance.

Learn more about the program at energizecolorado.com/gap-fund.

Heart of Golden Walking Tour and New Feedback Opportunities

The Heart of Golden 2020 project is an exciting opportunity for the community to help us envision a Clear Creek Corridor for the future and we''re excited to hear your ideas and dreams for the Heart of Golden! We have created a walking tour of the project. Take a stroll along Clear Creek and look for the QR codes at various stations that you can scan to get information regarding ideas for the area.

We also have three new surveys on Guiding Golden related to those stops on the walking tour. One is about the west zone, another about the east zone, and the third is about a potential festival street in the Parfet Park area. We want to hear what you''re thinking!

Whale of a Used Book Sale - Volunteers Needed!

The Jefferson County Library Foundation will be hosting their annual Whale of a Used Book Sale fundraiser at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Wednesday, October 14 through Sunday, October 18 and they''re looking for volunteers. They are especially in need of cashiers during the sale, and strong people to help lift book boxes onto the tables in preparation for the sale on Tuesday October 13.

Special precautions will be in place to protect both shoppers and volunteers, including a mask requirement, tables spaced to accommodate social distancing requirements, and a limit to how many shoppers will be allowed in the building at a time.

Learn more about the sale at jeffcolibraryfoundation.org or sign up to volunteer.

Golden History Museum and Park

The Golden History Museum & Park is open and free every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. by reservation (up to two weeks in advance) or walk-up. Make a reservation to visit by calling 303-278-3557.

Upcoming Events

Oct. 6, 7 to 8 p.m. - Bootleggers, Moonshiners and Speakeasies of the Prohibition Era in Jefferson County on YouTube
Oct. 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (register in advance) - Place and Identity in Contemporary Indigenous Literature
Oct. 13, 7 to 8 p.m. - Cement Bill Williams and the Lookout Mountain Road on YouTube
Oct. 20, 7 to 8 p.m. - Votes for Women: How Colorado Led the Way on YouTube

City Hall open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

On the Calendar

City Meetings online until further notice

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually until further notice. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Public Art Commission Meeting

The Public Art Commission will meet virtually Thursday, October 1 at 9 a.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Helping Kids Thrive/Community Wellness Fair event

This annual parent conference and community wellness fair, sponsored by the Golden Rotary Club and organized by the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, is back for its 30th anniversary and this year, it is going to be virtual!

Parents, guardians, and caregivers will receive practical tools, tips, and tricks to help kids of all ages grow in positive ways.

Register now to save your virtual seat for September 30 and October 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. Attendees will be able to tune in to two live, 90-minute classes each day AND all registrants will have access to all of the recorded sessions for 30 days after the event.

The line-up of classes will include the following:

Empowering Successful Kids: Raising Confident, Caring Young People
The Teen Brain: What Are They Thinking?
Parenting in a Digital World
Helping Your Child Tame Their Anxious Mind ...and many more.

Golden Farmers Market

Golden Farmers Market runs every Saturday through October 10 and is held in the parking lot just west of the Golden Library on 10th and Illinois streets in historic downtown.

Join us this Saturday, October 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Know Before You Go!

Wear a mask
Pay via card vs cash
No on-site consumption of food
Please pre-order from vendors
Bring only one family member vs whole family
No touching of produce or products
Please stay home if you are not feeling well

Historic Preservation Board Study Session

The Historic Preservation Board will meet in study session virtually on Monday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Community Yard Sale

When the City of Golden bought the old Coors building at 311 10th St., we were left with a lot of extra furniture! Since we plan to demolish the building, we need to get rid of everything inside; and we want our community to get first pick!

Stop by the building from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 for a community yard sale. Items for sale include office chairs, small- and medium-sized filing cabinets, bookcases, office tables, caf? tables and chairs, and more. The first several customers will also receive a free white board with their purchase. If you would rather do your yard sale shopping online, we have items posted on GovDeals. Just search for Golden, CO.

Project Updates

Temporary Grant Terry Trail Closure

The Grant Terry Trail along Clear Creek, just west of 6th Avenue, will be closed this week through Friday, October 2 while Jefferson County Open Space performs maintenance. The closure is necessary for the Peaks to Plains project, a 65-mile trail that will serve three million residents of the Denver metro area.

The first portion of the Trail in clear Creek Canyon Park opened in in 2016 and 2017, offering four miles of 10-foot-wide paved surface along Clear Creek. The next step continues the trail east of Golden.

2020 Street Improvement Program

On Monday September 14, crews began milling and paving operations. "No Parking" signs will be placed at least 24 hours in advance of the work. Operations will begin on the north end of the city working south. This schedule is weather-dependent. Initial streets will include the following:

13th St. from Illinois St. to Maple St.
West Campus Rd. from Elm St. to Maple St.
Maple St. from 13th St. to West Campus Rd.
Willow Creek Dr. from 22nd St. to Jackson St.
23rd St. from Ford St. to Table Heights Dr.
Table Heights Dr. from 23rd St. to Lookout View Ct.
Illinois St. from 24th St. to Cottonwood Cir.
W. 17th Pl. from Rimrock Dr. to Rimrock St.
W. 17th Dr. from W. 17th Pl. to cul de sac
Rimrock Dr. from Rimrock St. to north match line
Rimrock St. from W. 17th Pl. to Rimrock Dr.
Utah St. from W. 16th Ave. to Rimrock Dr.
Utah Dr. from Utah St. to cul de sac
Splash Water Park parking lot
Ulysses park parking lot
Ulysses St. from South Golden Rd. to W. 10th Ave.
Pinal Rd. from Mt. Zion Dr. to Smith Rd.
Lookout Mtn. Rd. from Goldenvue Dr. to city boundary
Kimball Ave.
Crawford Ct.

2020 Concrete Replacement

Fasick Concrete is doing concrete work as part of the City Annual Replacement Program. They are replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as ADA upgrades. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions. Work will continue on the following streets:

23rd St. from Ford St. to Table Heights Dr.
Table Heights Dr. from 23rd St. to Lookout View Ct.
Illinois St. from 24th St. to Cottonwood Cir.
W. 17th Pl. from Rimrock Dr. to Rimrock St.
W. 17th Dr. from W. 17th Pl. to the cul-de-sac
Rimrock St. from W. 17th Pl. to Rimrock Dr.
Utah St. from W. 16th Ave. to Rimrock Dr.
Utah Dr. from Utah St. to the cul-de-sac
Rimrock Dr. from Rimrock St. to W. 17th Pl.

2020 Utility Replacement

Sewer Main replacement on Pinal Drive from Mt. Zion Drive to Smith Road is complete.
Water main replacement on Mt. Zion Drive and Lookout Mountain Road began on September 24 and is expected to take approximately four weeks.

Street Closures

Through May 31: 649 Partridge Cir. - Storage container will impact a parking lane.
Until further notice: 13th St. - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be impacted for curbside pickup for Starbucks.
Through Sept. 30: 11th St. from Miners Alley to Washington - A parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through Oct. 2: E. 44th Ave. to Salvia St. - West-bound traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by temporary closures twice daily to load and unload equipment.
Through Jan. 4: US 6 and Heritage Rd. intersection - Traffic lane will be impacted by geotechnical drilling.
Through Dec. 15: 2401 Table Heights Dr. - Parking lane impacted by dumpster.
Through Sept. 30: Between Illinois and Maple from Campus Rd. to 13th - Parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by demo of existing surface to install an asphalt roadway.
Through Sept. 30: 17208 Rimrock Dr. - Parking lane will be impacted by dumpster.
Through Oct. 9: W. 6th Ave. Frontage from Indiana St. east to private drive - Traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by while SEFNCO splices at an existing Comcast vault.
Through Oct. 19: A temporary trail will be impacting a parking spot on Marston Trail while home renovations are done.
Through Nov. 2: Lookout Mountain from Mt. Zion Dr. to Bonvue Dr. - A traffic lane will be impacted by the installation of a new water main.
Through March 15: 755 Joseph Circle - Dumpster will impact parking lane during a basement finish.
Through Oct. 9: Traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted for boring, pulling cable and splicing vaults
Through Oct. 2: South Golden Rd. from Johnson to Ulysses - Traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted to bore conduit and set hand holes.
Sept 29 - 30: Lanes will be impacted by the abandonment of monitoring well - The sidewalk on Ford will be impacted from the roundabout at South Golden Rd. and Jackson; and on 24th and Ford, the sidewalk and parking lane will be impacted.
Sept. 30: South Golden Rd. from Ulysses to Utah - Traffic lane will be impacted by installation of three groundwater monitoring wells.
Sept. 30: 22nd St. from Vernon Dr. to East St. - Traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by 8''x3'' street cut for sewer repair.
Sept. 30 - Oct. 2: 822 Cheyenne St. - Parking lane will be impacted by POD delivery container.
Oct. 2: W. 3rd Pl. from Zeta to the west - Traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by replacement of a fire hydrant.
Oct. 2: 10th St. at RV Park - Parking lane will be impacted by tree removal.
Oct. 2 - 8: 15815 W. 2nd Ave. - Roll off dumpster will impact a parking lane.
Oct. 5: Archer from 10th St. to the dead end - Parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by tree trimming.
Oct. 5: 22nd from Jackson to Willow Cir. - Parking lane will be impacted by tree trimming.
Oct. 6: Table Dr. from 2217 to 2201 - Traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted during the relocation of gas service line.
Oct. 12 - 16: Jackson St. from 13th to 14th - Traffic lane, parking lane, sidewalk and alley will be impacted by boring pits to access lines for splicing.
Oct. 18: Washington Ave. from 1115 to 1113 - A parking lane will be impacted by a wedding.
Oct. 20: 10th St. at City Hall from main parking lot to, and including, Clear Creek Trail - Parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by tree removal.

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Coronavirus Virtual Community Briefing and Live Q & A - Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Coronavirus Community Meeting July 15 2020

On Wednesday, July 15 at 6 p.m., join us for a virtual community briefing with Mayor Laura Weinberg and City Manager Jason Slowinski. Questions about the City Ordinance making the wearing of masks mandatory? Questions about how the City is responding to the COVID-19 crisis? Join us for this virtual update and Q&A session on GCO.tv (click the green "Now" button to watch live), www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas, Comcast Channel 8/880 or Facebook Live.

Please email your questions to COVID19@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

If you participate on Facebook live, you will have an opportunity to send in your questions as the Mayor and City Manager are talking.

Jeffco Issues Emergency Public Health Order Requiring Face Coverings

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) issued an Emergency Public Health Order effective today, July 14 at 5 p.m. that requires Jefferson County residents and visitors to wear a mask or cloth face covering when in public settings when unable to maintain 6-foot social distancing. The Order does not require face coverings when in private residences, or in a personal vehicle when traveling alone or with members of your household. A hearing will be held during the scheduled Jefferson County Board of Health meeting on July 21 with a discussion on whether to amend or extend the Order.

In Jefferson County, there has been a large increase in COVID-19 cases since mid-June. During the week of June 14, we saw 76 new cases, our lowest number of cases per week since the beginning of March. For comparison, last week (week of July 5) we saw 230 new cases, a three-fold increase. Hospitalizations have also begun to rise again, both in Jefferson County and across the Denver Metro Area.

There is a growing body of scientific research that shows the use of cloth face coverings helps prevent the transmission of COVID-19, especially from people who are contagious but do not have symptoms. Additionally, face coverings are most likely to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in a community when they are widely used by people in public settings.

Many residents and community partners have urged the department to issue a mask order, and this move is also supported by many local businesses who believe this action will help to avoid a retreat in the county''s economic opening.

Golden City Council also passed an ordinance last week mandating the use of face coverings.

Emergency Public Health Order 20-005 Requiring Face Coverings
Golden Ordinance 2140 Requiring Face Coverings

Stage 2 Fire Ban in Jefferson County

In an effort to prevent wildfires, the Jefferson County Sheriff has enacted a Stage 2 fire ban for all lands in Jefferson County.

For more information on the Stage 2 fire ban, please visit www.jeffco.us.

A Stage 1 Fire Ban remains in effect in the City of Golden.

Be Counted in the 2020 Census!

It''s so important that every person in Golden be counted in the 2020 Census. Census results are the basis for congressional representation and help determine how federal funds are distributed to support vital programs. Studies have determined that local governments lose about $1,800 per uncounted response.

Jefferson County''s self-response rate is 76.1% - second only to Douglas County''s rate of 76.9%. If you haven''t participated yet, please go to my2020census.gov and be counted - it only takes about 10 minutes to participate!

City Hall open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

Jeffco Trails Plan

Public Comment Opportunity

Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) has completed a draft of the county-wide Jeffco Trails Plan envisioning a healthier, engaged community connected by trails. This draft is a result of a collaborative effort among JCOS, local, state and federal agencies, park and recreation districts, and non-profit partners to identify trail opportunities and implementation strategies that increase safety, access, and connectivity of Jeffco residents to outdoor recreation opportunities.

Please review the Draft Jeffco Trails Plan and the Draft Jeffco Trails Plan Implementation Resources documents. Public comments associated with the draft plan can be sent to JTP@jeffco.us between July 1 - July 30.

Slow the Flow

Water usage gotten away from you this summer? Good news! It''s not too late to schedule a FREE sprinkler consultation with Resource Central! Learn how to save water and money through this service provided to you at no cost by the City of Golden.

Sign up now before it''s too late! ResourceCentral.org/Sprinklers

Rotary Peach Sale

Despite a hard freeze that wiped out the Palisade peach crop this year, the Rotary Club of Golden was still able to get fresh Colorado peaches for you to buy during their annual peach sale.

This year, you have the opportunity to get juicy, locally grown peaches from Orchard Valley Farms & Market, located in the North Fork Valley.

Go online to reserve your peaches at GoldenRotary.org/Peach.The cost is $40 per box.

Peaches will no longer be picked up at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

Peach Pickup Day is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 in the Golden High School parking lot, 710 24th St. It will be a curbside pickup so that safe distancing can be maintained. If you have further questions, email GoldenRotaryPeaches@gmail.com.

Leadership Golden Accepting Applications

Now in its 37th year, Leadership Golden is accepting applications for the 2020-21 Program. This tuition-free program provides local learning about Golden with 11 sessions from September through April and includes Golden history, government, public works, finance, development, education, arts and recreation, and the justice system. Great program for new-comers and long-time residents interested in the fabric of Golden. Go to leadershipgolden.org for all the details and complete an application form online. The application deadline is July 31.

On the Calendar

City Meetings online until further notice

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually until further notice. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet virtually tonight, July 14 at 6:30 p.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

Please submit your comments to rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net before or during the meeting.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website. Members of the public may also call 1-408-418-9388, access code 146 374 7079 to listen to the meeting, but will not be able to speak or comment.

Citizens'' Budget Advisory Committee

The Citizens'' Budget Advisory Committee will meet virtually on Wednesday, July 15 at 7:30 a.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Planning Commission Study Session

The Planning Commission will meet in study session virtually on Wednesday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

Due to the simultaneous broadcast of the Coronavirus Community Meeting, this meeting will be recorded and available to watch later at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Getting Out of a Funk: Tools and Tips for Depression

The Jefferson Center (JC), in partnership with the Golden Rotary Club, is offering free webinars on various aspects of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Join Jefferson Center clinician Melissa Weiler-Cabral on Thursday, July 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. as she shares practical tips for combating feelings of depression to help you get out of a "funk". She will also share different mechanisms and resources to address and deal with symptoms of depression, and teach you how to recognize when you may need additional support and the value of self-compassion.

At the end of the webinar, clinicians will be available to meet with you one-on-one to talk, listen, lend support, and offer resources and tools.

Register for the webinar online.

City Council Study Session

City Council will meet virtually in study session on Thursday, July 16 at 6 p.m.

Comments and questions must be emailed in advance by 5 p.m. on July 16 to councilcomments@cityofgolden.net.

City Council July 16, 2020 Special Meeting Agenda

To view the special session, there are several options:

Live-streamed on the City of Golden website - Find the meeting in the schedule and click "VIEW EVENT". This option will only be available once the meeting has begun.
Live-streamed on GCO.TV - Find the meeting in the schedule on the right and click the "WATCH" arrow.
Live Broadcast on Comcast Channel 880
To call in and listen to the meeting audio live, call 1-408-418-9388 and enter access code 146 961 1547.

Golden Farmers Market

Golden Farmers Market runs every Saturday through October 3 and is held in the parking lot just west of the Golden Library on 10th and Illinois streets in historic downtown.

Join us this Saturday, July 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Know Before You Go!

Wear a mask
Pay via card vs cash
No on-site consumption of food
Please pre-order from vendors
Bring only one family member vs whole family
No touching of produce or products
Please stay home if you are not feeling well

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet virtually on Monday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Local Licensing Authority

The Local Licensing Authority will meet virtually on Tuesday, July 21 at 2:30 p.m.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board will meet virtually on Tuesday, July 21 at 7 p.m.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

How to Navigate Unemployment Benefits and Housing in Colorado

The Jefferson Center (JC), in partnership with the Golden Rotary Club, is offering free webinars on various aspects of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Join Jefferson Center clinician Angela Resman on Thursday, July 30 from 10 to 11 a.m. to learn about what benefits and resources are available, and tools to boost your mental health during stressful times.

At the end of the webinar, clinicians will be available to meet with you one-on-one to talk, listen, lend support, and offer resources and tools.

Register for the webinar online.

Project Updates

2020 Concrete Replacement

Fasick Concrete is doing concrete work as part of the City Annual Replacement Program. They are replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as ADA upgrades. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions. Work is taking place in the following streets:

Cougar Ct.
Coyote Ct.
Mesa Drive from Hwy 93 to dead-end
Tucker Gulch Dr. from Golden Gate to dead-end
Tucker Gulch Way from Tucker Gulch Dr. to cul-de-sac
Miller Pl. From Illinois St. to dead-end.
Ford St. From 10th St. to 7th Place
Washington Avenue from 14th St to 19th St.
23rd St from Ford St to Table Heights Dr.
Table Heights Dr from 23rd St to Lookout View Ct.
Lions Park.
Vanover Park.

2020 Utility Replacement

Sewer main replacement in the alley west of Ford Street between 12th and 13th St. begins this week -- work is expected to take several weeks.

Street Closures

Through July 24: 8th Street from Briarwood Dr. to the box culvert at Church Ditch - Traffic, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted for street utility replacements.
Through Sept 27: 649 Partridge Cir. - Storage container will impact a parking lane.
Until further notice: 13th St - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be impacted for Curbside Pickup for Starbucks.
Through Sept 30: 11th St. from Miners Alley to Washington - A parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through July 31: Ulysses from 10th Ave. to just north of 11th Ave. - A bike lane\parking lane will be impacted by removal of asphalt to replace curb and gutter.
Through Sept 23: Illinois St from 13th to 14th - Parking lanes on both sides of the street and sidewalks will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through Aug 14: 17th St from Brown Hall to the Student Rec Center - Parking lanes will be impacted by construction.
Through Sept 4: Cheyenne St. from 14th to McClure Rd. - A parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by construction.
July 13 - 31: Ford St. from 12th 13th - A traffic lane, sidewalk and alley will all be impacted by installation of new manhole and sewer main.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Facts

The big news over the past month has been the virus vaccine and how it will be distributed. On Monday, the first shots were administered in the U.S. battle against COVID-19. Here are some facts released by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE):

Leading scientists in the private sector rigorously test vaccines and then the FDA authorizes them before they are available to members of the public. This vaccine process is overseen by the top scientists and doctors in our nation.
The initial supply of vaccines will be very limited. Experts planning the distribution are working to make the process swift, fair and efficient.
It is expected to take several months until everyone can access it because of limited availability. To be as safe as possible and until the vaccine is widely available, we will all need to continue to follow critical public health protocols. Please wear a mask in public, maintain at least six feet of distance from others, avoid in-person interactions with people outside your households, wash your hands often, and stay home if you are sick.
A diverse group of people participated in every phase of the clinical trials, including populations disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 due to generations of systemic inequities. For example, in Pfizer’s clinical trials, about 42% of volunteers identified as Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino/a, or Native American. About 37% of volunteers for Moderna’s trials were also in those minority groups.
The pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Moderna were the first to apply with the FDA, and Pfizer''s is the first to be distributed. Both companies report around 95% efficacy.

As with all information related to the pandemic, things can change rapidly. To be sure you have the most up-to-date information regarding vaccines, visit covid19.colorado.gov/vaccine.

Council Meetings Moving to Tuesdays

Golden’s City Council meetings are moving from Thursday nights to Tuesday nights next year. The Council passed Resolution 2758 in early December to make the change official. The primary purpose for the change is to allow council members to attend community events and meetings that typically take place on Thursday nights. Tuesday night is a common night for council meetings throughout the region, so it will allow for better scheduling opportunities. In January, there will be three City Council meetings: Tuesdays on Jan. 12, Jan. 19 and Jan. 26.

Three city boards are impacted by this change. The Mobility & Transportation Advisory Board (MTAB), Parks, Recreation & Museums Board (PRAM), and the Economic Development Commission (EdComm) will move from Tuesdays to Thursdays at their regularly scheduled times.

Please see www.cityofgolden.net/agendas for all upcoming meetings.

New CommUNITY campaign seeks to make help easier to find

Jefferson County Community Partners has launched the new CommUNITY campaign in an effort to connect people in need during the pandemic with community resources and assistance available under one easy-to-access hub.

Resources include food assistance, layoff support, unemployment assistance, work opportunities, housing, mental wellness support, childcare access, assistance for populations including pregnant women, children, and aging adults, and more.

The CommUNITY campaign also encourages neighbors to safely check in on each other and share information about services they may not know exist. Information is also available to connect locals to volunteer opportunities with one of the many community partners supporting those in need.

For more information and to access resources, visit www.jeffco.us/community or call 2-1-1. Information is also available in Spanish at at www.jeffco.us/comunidad

Helping Families Find Quality Childcare

Community First Foundation, in partnership with JeffCo Families Colorado and the Triad Early Childhood Council, is excited to announce the launch of the JeffCo Families Child Care Search tool.

All families within Jefferson County can search for available licensed care for all age groups including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and K-12 using this tool.

Did you know that many licensed child-care providers even offer remote learning support? You can use the search tool to find providers that serve K-12 student learning needs in response to COVID-19.

Providers within the community have published their profiles with robust program information including available spots for their various age groups.

Begin your search for care at find.jeffcofamiliescolorado.org.

Small business support transitioning to new providers

While the Jefferson County Business Resource Center is closing its doors on January 21 next year, alternative business resource organizations are currently being identified to continue small business support for the community.

Information on resources will be widely distributed through local chambers of commerce, business association groups, economic development offices and online through web and social media sites. The Jeffco BRC website will remain active through February 2021, providing alternative options for small business owners.

Please contact Robin Fleischmann at rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net for more information, or visit jeffcobrc.org.

GoFarm offers half-price shares of healthy, local food for eligible families

GoFarm''s mission is to bring healthy, local, affordable food to everyone in the community and they offer half-price shares for eligible, limited-income households.

There are two options to receive half-price shares:

Pay using your SNAP benefits and automatically receive 50% off through Double Up Food Bucks.
If you are not enrolled in SNAP, apply for a 50% off discount share by using the GoFarm online form.

Golden Passes "GoEV City" Resolution

Last Thursday night, Golden City Council took a big step toward cutting transportation pollution by adopting a GoEV Resolution. The new resolution provides a set of ambitious targets to electrify the city fleet, public transportation, taxis and ride-share companies, micro-mobility vehicles, and all passenger vehicles.

All About the Holidays!

Holiday Story Stroll Treasure Hunt

If you haven''t joined the fun yet, it''s time for a stroll!

Already more than 175 people have joined to learn about festive traditions around the globe with the Holiday Story Stroll through Golden. That''s more than 1500 challenges completed! But there are still ornaments to give away, and only seven people are entered for the $100 drawing, so your chances are still excellent.

Join the fun and take a leisurely stroll through Golden on the hunt for 11 holiday story displays, each highlighting a different holiday tradition from cultures all over the world. The City of Golden, in partnership with the Jeffco Public Library, created these engaging displays to offer an inspirational way to celebrate our global connections and promote peace on Earth.

Anyone who joins on the Scavify app will be eligible to earn points and a chance to win prizes. For more info and to join the hunt visit www.cityofgolden.net/storystroll.

To learn more about these and other holiday traditions, Jeffco Public Library has curated a Recommended Books List.

Celebrate the Holidays with GCO.tv

Each year the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra brings cheer to the holidays with an annual Christmas Concert. Like so many other of our beloved traditions, that looks a little different this year! The good news is, everyone can share in the tradition with a visit to GCO.tv. The members of the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra tuned up their instruments and have created a musical "Christmas Card" to share with all of us.

Tune in to GCO.tv channel 880 or visit A Very Merry Olde Golden Christmas gallery at GCO.tv where you will find many ways to celebrate the holidays this month from the comfort of your own home!

Keep it festive in Downtown Golden all season long

Downtown Golden is the place to be on Saturdays this holiday season. In between shopping local and picking up take-out from one of Golden’s dining establishments, there will be strolling characters, carolers and the Golden Haywagon to provide a jolly ambience with holiday music.

You''ll also be able to take your photo with holiday ice sculptures all month. Each Friday before Christmas, look for a new ice sculpture at different locations around Golden. The current sculpture is in the pocket park between 11th and 12th Streets on Washington Ave. at 1101 Washington Ave.

Next week, the final sculpture will be in front of Icelantic Skis at 1300 Washington Ave.

To stay up to date on holiday happenings, VisitGolden.com is the place.

Candlelight Nights: Be Merry, Be Bright, Share Your Golden Light

The Golden community is invited to share your Golden light by placing non-flammable candles** in your windows and displaying them all season long in festive, citywide solidarity.

To make sure your house gets a commemorative candle, call the Golden Chamber of Commerce at 303-279-3113 or stop by On Tap Credit Union, 816 Washington Avenue (while supplies last) to pick one up.

** Please use only electric or battery-operated candles.

Make it a Local Golden Christmas

Small businesses need your support to stay open, so shop local and shop early in Golden this holiday season.

To make it easier to support your local business community, Good To Be Golden is putting together Golden Gift Guides.

Golden Gift Guides:

Kids & Teens
The Person Who Seemingly Has Everything
People Who Love to Travel
Stocking Stuffers
Also, coming soon! Guides for Food & Drink Lovers and People Who Love to Explore the Outdoors.

See all the guides at GoodToBeGoldenCO.com. Follow @GoodToBeGoldenCO on Instagram and Facebook to get updates about new guides as they''re released!

Golden History Museum and Park

The Golden History Museum & Park is open and free every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. by reservation (up to two weeks in advance) or walk-up. Make a reservation to visit by calling 303-278-3557.

Gift Shop

Golden History Museum & Park has a new gift shop for your holiday needs featuring new merchandise including toys, home goods, ornaments, and History Park honey! Visit goldenhistory.org/visit/gift-shop to look at what''s available. You can either come to the museum and shop during open hours or call 303-278-3557 to place your order for curbside pick-up or shipment.

Programs and Events

Upcoming Events

Jan. 13, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (learn more and register) - What''s for Dinner in 1920

City Hall open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Please note, Passport Services have been suspended. Please visit the Colorado Passport Agency for information on renewing or obtaining a passport. In addition, Municipal Court sessions have been cancelled for the month of December and cases continued over to a future date.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

On the Calendar

City Meetings online until further notice

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually until further notice. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Parks, Recreation & Museums Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board will meet virtually tonight, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m.

For more information, see the meeting agenda.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission will meet virtually Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, see the meeting agenda.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Mobility and Transportation Advisory Meeting

Planning Commission will meet virtually Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, see the meeting agenda.

The meeting will be streamed live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Project Updates

2020 Concrete Replacement

Work continues on the 2020 replacement program. Work consists of replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as ADA upgrades. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions.

Johnson Rd. from South Golden Rd. to W. 10^th Ave.
W. 10^th Ave. from Johnson Rd. to Ulysses St.
Illinois St. from Jefferson County Pkwy to Fossil Trace Golf Course

Washington Ave. and 11^th St. ADA upgrades

Five Star construction has begun demolition and construction of a new ramp on the southeast corner of 11th and Washington. Work has been delayed, however, due to unknown electrical and gas conflicts. Staff is working with Xcel Energy to relocate the facilities and resume construction. Pedestrian detours will be in place during the closure. Please contact John Hardy at (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions.

2020 Utility Replacement

Campground utility replacement is expected to be complete by mid to late December, dependent on weather.
Sewer main replacement in alley between 12th and 13th from Maple to Illinois is expected to begin when campground work is completed.

Street Lane Closures

Through May 31, 2021: 649 Partridge Cir. – Storage container will impact a parking lane.
Until further notice: 13^th St. - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be impacted for curbside pickup for Starbucks.
Through Jan. 4: US 6 and Heritage Rd. intersection – Traffic lane will be impacted by geotechnical drilling; 2401 Table Heights Dr. – Parking lane impacted by dumpster.
Through March 15: 755 Joseph Circle – Dumpster will impact parking lane during a basement finish.
Through Dec. 31: US 6 and Heritage Rd., and US 6 and Jefferson County Parkway – Surveying and mapping will be performed outside of the traffic lanes (no lanes will be closed) for the Interchange Project.
Through Dec. 29: 214 Plateau Parkway – Parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through Jan. 15, 2021: Ford St. (north sidewalk) from 13^th to Clear Creek Pedestrian Crossing – Sidewalk will be closed during install of a box culvert at 12^th St. to ensure pedestrian safety
Dec. 16 –18: Ford St. from 12th to 13th - Traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by boring to install new fiber optics for JeffCo schools.
Through Dec. 22: S. Golden Rd from Rimrock Dr. to Lunnonhaus Dr – Traffic lane will be impacted to bore conduit and set hand-holes.
Dec. 17 - 18: 1915 East St. – Traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by sewer repair.
Through Dec. 18 - Table Mt. Dr. at W 45^th Dr. – Traffic lane will be impacted by cable splicing at manhole.
Through Dec. 30 - Illinois St. and the alley (west) from 12th to 13th – Traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by sewer main replacement.
Through Dec. 30: Jackson St. from 23rd to 24th - Traffic lane, parking lane, sidewalk and alley will be impacted by potholing and installation of new overhead poles as well as demo of old.

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Status of City Services and Facilities

Last week, Governor Polis and Jefferson County Public Health released guidelines for the safe reopening of recreation amenities. Our Parks & Recreation Department is working hard to strategically plan re-openings for our community that strikes the right combination of safety and available resources while meeting community needs and health guidelines. Some amenities have already reopened, while others will take a little more time as we determine how to implement required safety and sanitation measures. Thank you for your patience.

As we open facilities and resume city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

Coronavirus Virtual Community Briefing and Live Q & A - Wednesday at 6 p.m.

On Wednesday, June 10 at 6 p.m., join us for a virtual community briefing with Mayor Laura Weinberg and City Manager Jason Slowinski on local efforts to mitigate spread of the Coronavirus in our community while reinvigorating our local economy. Join us for this virtual update and Q&A session on GCO.tv (click the green "Now" button to watch live), www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas, Comcast Channel 8/880 or Facebook Live.

Please email your questions to COVID19@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

If you participate on Facebook live, you will have an opportunity to send in your questions as the Mayor and City Manager are talking.

Clear Creek Usage Restrictions Eased

Restrictions regulating waterway activities on Clear Creek have been modified from a full closure to a partial use restriction within the City of Golden and unincorporated Jefferson County. This means that single-chambered, air-inflated devices such as inner tubes are still prohibited, but whitewater canoes and kayaks are now allowed on the creek. Learn more about the revised restrictions at www.cityofgolden.net/clear-creek-waterway-restrictions-eased.

Always take precautions around waterways and remember to social distance as you enjoy the banks of the creek

"Wear Your Darn Mask" poster contest

Feeling creative? Want to help encourage our residents and visitors to wear face coverings in Golden?

Join in on our "Wear Your Darn Mask" poster contest!

Create a poster with images and wording that helps spread this important message. Send us your best poster design by June 30 to COVID19@cityofgolden.net.

Golden PD Policies, Procedures & Training now online

As a result of the death of Mr. George Floyd while in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department, the Golden Police Department (GPD) has received numerous inquiries as to our equipment, policies and training related to various topics such as Use of Force, Biased Based Policing, and Implicit Bias to name a few.

In an effort to be completely transparent, we have compiled this information onto a page on the City of Golden Website at

www.cityofgolden.net/pd-policies-procedures-training.

New Projects up on Guiding Golden

While holding public meetings in person is not an option right now, we are still looking for feedback on projects and issues that impact you at GuidingGolden.com! We''ve recently added three new projects, in addition to others that are still open for feedback.

Annual Mobility Survey

The City of Golden Mobility Survey will help collect data regarding our efforts to provide biking, walking, and transit options across the community. The questions provided in the survey at

GuidingGolden.com/annual-pedestrian-bicycle-survey

will explore topics such as mobility preferences, desired travel distances, and potential barriers that hinder alternative transportation options in Golden.

Golden Building Blocks

Golden Building Blocks is a new, community-driven exercise where the City is asking you, the community, to help us put the best of Golden''s character on display. Over the next several months we want you to take pictures of the buildings and city blocks that you feel best represent the community of Golden and its character and submit them at GuidingGolden.com/golden-building-blocks.

2021-2022 Biennial Budget Process

The City of Golden is currently looking at where and how we should spend money in 2021-2022. Due to COVID-19, there are a lot of unknowns in regards to future revenue streams, but the City would still appreciate input on the next biennial budget process. Submit your thoughts, ideas and comments at Guidinggolden.com/2021-2022-biennial-budget-process.

Leadership Golden now open for online applications

The application process for Leadership Golden is now open for online applications. In its 34th year, Leadership Golden is a nine-seminar program spanning nine months. These seminars educate participants on the relationships between government, education, business, and the community of Golden.

For more information and the application go to leadershipgolden.org.

Golden Rotary''s 2020 Peach Sale

Golden Rotary''s 2020 Peach Sale is underway!

Order your sweet, Colorado peaches online, then pick them up on Saturday, August 29 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Golden High School, 701 24th St.

Miracle Shop Snowman Project

The Miracle Shop, a project of The Rotary Club of Golden, is an annual event that helps financially struggling families bring joy to more than five hundred children during the holidays. High quality donated toys are sold, at garage sale prices, to parents or guardians.

Before that can happen, though, they need your donations. Bring toys for The Miracle Shop Holiday store to Parfet Park on June 20 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. where you can drive up and hand off your toys to volunteers who will put them in the snowman.

BONUS!! Receive a free mask made by Vivienne Naylor for a cash donation of $30.00 or more, while supplies last. Learn more at www.themiracleshop.org.

GCO.tv now on Roku and Apple TV

Golden''s community channel GCO.tv is now available on Roku and Apple TV for streaming via the Tightrope Media System''s Cablecast Screenweave app. Here, along with great local programming, you can watch City Council and other board meetings live and recorded.

Volunteer for one of Golden''s non-profit organizations!

Interested in volunteering for one of Golden''s nonprofits? Check out www.volunteergoldenco.org. The new website is a one-stop, integrated, community-wide volunteer recruitment tool supported by a partnership of the City of Golden, the Golden Civic Foundation, and Kim Mangle Consulting LLC.

The website fulfills a longstanding community desire to facilitate volunteerism in Golden. Nonprofits and volunteers - residents, students, businesses - can easily post and find opportunities. Questions? Contact Robin Fleischmann, City of Golden, rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net, 303-384-8080 or Kim Mangle or Kim Mangle Consulting LLC, kim@mangleconsulting.com, 303-282-3962.

Need to contact us?

Although City facilities are currently closed to the public, we are still open for business. Please use the following contact list to reach the department with whom you need to speak:

City Manager''s Office: 303-384-8011

Utility Billing: 303-384-8023

Sales Tax: 303-384-8024

City Clerk: 303-384-8014

Human Resources: 303-215-8891

Parks and Recreation: GoldenParksAndRecReg@cityofgolden.net

Municipal Court: 303-384-8006

Police Department (NON-emergency): 303-980-7300

Code Enforcement: 303-384-8045

Police Reports/Records: 303-384-8045

Fire Department: 303-384-8094
Communications: communications@cityofgolden.net

General City Email Address: cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net

Please dial 9-1-1 to report an emergency. All other Police reporting needs should go to the non-emergency number at 303-384-8045,

or the non-emergency line for Jeffcom Dispatch at 303-980-7300.

Thank you for your understanding as we all work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

On the Calendar

City Meetings Online in June

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually in June. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Economic Development Commission Meeting

The Economic Development Commission (EdComm) will meet virtually on Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please see the Meeting Agenda.

Members of the public without access to the internet may call 1-408-418-9388, access code 146 697 6568 to listen only.

The public may submit comments to rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net before or during the meeting. Public comment from call-in observers will not be available.

The meeting will be available to watch live on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website the day of the meeting, as well as recorded and available to watch later at your convenience.

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council will meet virtually Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m.

City Council June 11, 2020 Regular Meeting Agenda

To view the study session there are several options:

Live-streamed on the City of Golden website - Find the meeting in the schedule and click "VIEW EVENT". This option will only be available once the meeting has begun.
Live-streamed on GCO.TV - Find the meeting in the schedule on the right and click the "WATCH" arrow.
Live Broadcast on Comcast Channel 880
To call in and listen to the meeting audio live, call 1-408-418-9388 and enter meeting ID # 966 443 808

To provide public comment there are two options:

Comment in advance: Email your comments to CouncilComments@Cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 9.
Provide comment live: Pre-register for the meeting in advance.
You must register by 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 11. You will receive a "Registration Approved" email with a link to join the meeting. At the time of the meeting, click that link. You will be called upon to speak during the general public comment period, or during the public comment period for the agenda item you have indicated your interest in, if that agenda item has a separate public comment period. You will have three minutes to speak and will be cut off at the end of three minutes.

At this time, live public comment is only available through the WebEx portal. If you are not able to access it, please email your public comments.

Downtown Development Authority Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will meet virtually on Monday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be available to watch live on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website the day of the meeting, as well as recorded and available to watch later at your convenience.

Local Licensing Authority Meeting

The Local Licensing Authority (LLA) will meet virtually on Tuesday, June 16 at 2:30 p.m.

The meeting will be available to watch live on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website the day of the meeting, as well as recorded and available to watch later at your convenience.

Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board will meet virtually on Tuesday, June 16 at 7 p.m.

The meeting will be available to watch live on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website the day of the meeting, as well as recorded and available to watch later at your convenience.

Do it online!

Visit the Museum Virtually

You may not be able to visit the Golden History Museum in person, but staff is busy preparing lots of interesting virtual programming to keep you busy at home!

Visit Goldenhistory.org for a schedule of upcoming programming or check out their Weekly Newsletter. Most of the programs will be available on Facebook and YouTube.

Get fit with your computer and the GCC

The Golden Community Center doesn''t want you to lose all those gains you''ve made from regular workouts now that we''re all staying at home.

Your favorite GCC group fitness instructors are doing LIVE WORKOUTS online and you''re invited to join.

Check out the schedule of classes available, and let''s get moving!

If you are a Silver Sneakers member, you can also go to the SilverSneakers FaceBook page and see live classes or to the Silver Sneakers web page to sign in for on-demand classes.

Caring for our Seniors

Are you 60+ and want to chat with someone? Need help accessing resources? Not sure where to turn for accurate information on public health orders? The Golden Community Center Front Porch is here to help.

Call us at 303-384-8130, leave a message with your name and phone number and one of our caring staff will return your call. We call them "Care Calls" and we look forward to talking with you! So far, we''ve made over 128 calls to seniors in the community and we want to talk to you too.

Project Updates

Street Closures

Through June 12: (Nearby in Wheat Ridge) Single lane closures east and westbound on W. 32nd between N. Zinnia and Wright Ct will occur between 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. for work on the bridge/overpass at I-70 and 32nd Ave.
Through June 15: Cheyenne St from 14th to McClure Rd - Parking lanes on both sides of Cheyenne will be impacted by construction
Through June 26: 17th St. from Brown Hall to Mines Student Rec Center - Parking lane will be impacted by construction
Through Sept 27: 649 Partridge Cir - Storage container will impact a parking lane
Through June 12: 649 Partridge Cir - A parking lane will be impacted by dumpster and/or staging for a bobcat (only one or the other permitted at a time)
Through June 26: 8th St from Briarwood Dr to Cheyenne St - A traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by work on gas main tie-in and reinforcement
Through June 30: 11th St (sidewalk) from Miners Alley to Washington Ave - A sidewalk will be impacted by work on the building at that location
Through July 2: Alley connecting Cheyenne and Illinois between 8th and 9th will be closed due to construction activity
Through June 23: 18th St from Jackson to Belvedere - A traffic lane will be impacted by CATV install for Comcast
Through June 12: Pine Ridge Rd from CO 93 to Brickyard Rd - A traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by fiber work
Through June 26: W. 1st Dr from 15636 to 15600 - A traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by a water main replacement
Through June 30: 15th Ave, 16th Pl, 16th Ave, Utah St, Ulysses St, Golden Hills Rd - Intermittent parking lanes will be impacted by aerial fiber work
Through June 15: Goldco Cir from Ford to Goldco Cir - A traffic lane will be impacted by pole replacement
Through June 15: Gregory Dr - Traffic lanes will be impacted by pole replacement
June 11 - July 6: W 10th Ave from Ulysses St to 1000 ft west - A traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by new water main
June 12: 122 Pike St - Traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by sewer service repair
June 13: Plateau from Peery Pkwy to Sharon Pkwy - Traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by pole installation
June 15 - 16: Alley running from Ford to Washington at Goldco Cir will be closed due to pole replacement
June 22 - 26: W 6th Ave frontage road from Indiana to McIntyre - Traffic lanes and sidewalk will be impacted by boring for conduit

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BGoldN Program - Golden Helping Golden!

One of Golden''s greatest strengths is our ability to come together in times of uncertainty and crisis. We are not a community that sits around feeling helpless. We are helpful.

This unprecedented time calls for an unprecedented public-private-nonprofit partnership called BGoldN. Check it out! More details are available at www.cityofgolden.net/BGoldN

Coronavirus Virtual Community Briefing and Live Q & A - Wednesday at 6 p.m.

On Wednesday, April 29 at 6 p.m., join us for this week''s virtual community briefing with Mayor Laura Weinberg and City Manager Jason Slowinski on local efforts to mitigate spread of the Coronavirus in our community. Join us for this virtual update and Q&A session on GCO.tv (click the green "Now" button to watch live), www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas, Comcast Channel 8/880 or Facebook Live.

Please email your questions to COVID19@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

If you participate on Facebook live, you will have an opportunity to send in your questions as the Mayor and City Manager are talking.

Safe-at-Home Guidelines Extended to May 8

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) has issued a public health order extending the state''s Stay-at-Home order in Jefferson County through May 8, 2020, with a key revision to support non-Critical businesses.

This extension will help protect our community from COVID-19 as we continue to work aggressively to reduce the high rates of the virus in our county and across the Denver Metro Area. Read more about the health order under Local and State Updates at GuidingGolden.com/covid-19.

Resources are available if you need help

If you need food or housing assistance during these challenging times, need help maintaining your small business, or can donate your time or resources to those who are struggling, please visit www.helpgoldennow.org.

COVID-19 Business Recovery Loan Program

The City of Golden COVID-19 Business Recovery Loan Program is now accepting applications from small businesses in Golden struggling from the COVID-19 shutdown. This is a City program seeded by funds loaned by the Golden Urban Renewal Authority (GURA) and Golden Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to provide direct business recovery assistance to small businesses throughout the Golden community.

To learn more about the program and apply online, visit www.helpgoldennow.org. Applications will be accepted through close of business on Tuesday, May 5. Please note, this is NOT a first come, first served program. All applications will be given equal consideration after the application period ends.

Red Flag Warning - High fire danger today!

A red flag warning, which means high fire danger, is in effect today until 8 p.m. A combination of low humidity and high winds is a dangerous combination as any fire that starts or escapes is capable of rapid growth.

Golden is still under temporary Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, which bans all open burning including bonfires, open flame torches, welding in wildfire risk areas, and recreational fires within 30 feet of undeveloped areas including green belts and open space lands.

Access Restrictions on Clear Creek still in effect

Waterway activities on Clear Creek are still restricted. These temporary restrictions apply to Clear Creek in unincorporated Jefferson County, as well as those portions of Clear Creek within the City of Golden, including Vanover Park.

This temporary restriction was made in response to the Stay at Home Order that makes it difficult for recreational users of the creek to adhere to the six-foot social distancing guideline. In addition, if a rescue were necessary, it would require law enforcement and fire departments to expend resources that are already facing challenges due to COVID-19.

These restrictions include ALL USES in Clear Creek, including all single-chambered air-inflated devices, such as belly boats, inner tubes, and single chambered rafts, "body surfers," and swimming, as well as all vessels, kayaks, whitewater canoes, and multi-chambered river boards. Individuals may still fish from the banks of the creek so long as proper social distancing practices are maintained.

Need to contact us?

Although City facilities are currently closed to the public, we are still open for business. Please use the following contact list to reach the department with whom you need to speak:

City Manager''s Office: 303-384-8011

Utility Billing: 303-384-8023

Sales Tax: 303-384-8024

City Clerk: 303-384-8014

Human Resources: 303-215-8891

Parks and Recreation: 303-384-8100

Municipal Court: 303-384-8006

Police Department (NON-emergency): 303-980-7300

Code Enforcement: 303-384-8045

Police Reports/Records: 303-384-8045

Fire Department: 303-384-8094
Communications: communications@cityofgolden.net

General City Email Address: cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net

Please dial 9-1-1 to report an emergency. All other Police reporting needs should go to the non-emergency number at 303-384-8045,

or the non-emergency line for Jeffcom Dispatch at 303-980-7300.

Thank you for your understanding as we all work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

On the Calendar

Sustainability in Golden

Join the Colorado Renewable Energy Society this Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. for the "Faster to 100%: Why solar, wind, and electric cars are a perfect match" webinar led by Ken Regelson of EnergyShouldBe.org. Register in advance!

Slow the Flow

Take the guesswork out of watering your lawn this summer with a free sprinkler consultation from Resource Central. Register online or call 303-999-3824 to request an appointment. Scheduling will start in June.

Learn more about the program at ResourceCentral.org/Sprinklers.

Virtually Golden Lunch Series

Golden United presents a fun and entertaining Golden-centric series called "Virtually Golden." The series takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Have your lunch virtually with other Goldenites while learning about Golden and our local talent. Join via Zoom and don''t forget to order take-out from one of the local restaurants.

This Thursday, April 30, 12 - 12:30 p.m. join Stacy Fowler for "A Tour of Golden".

Business Assistance Webinar

Join us for a webinar on Thursday, April 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. Businesses in Golden will hear the latest status of loans available from SBA, City (DDA/GURA) fund, and others and have a chance to ask questions of presenters. Experts in their field will present to local businesses targeted information to help them navigate right now, where to focus their energy on recovering from the COVID crisis.

Register for the Zoom webinar in advance.

City Council Virtual Meeting

While most City-hosted meetings have been canceled through the end of the month, City Council will meet virtually on Thursday, April 30, 6:30 p.m.

Provide public comments until 5 p.m. the day of the meeting by emailing your comments to:

Councilcomments@cityofgolden.net. Please note in your email that your comment is for the official record of the City Council meeting.

Please see the Meeting Agenda, then tune in to Comcast Channel 880 or GCO.tv to watch the meeting live, or to our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website. You can also call to listen to the meeting at 1-408-418-9388. When prompted, input Event Number: 960 440 385. The call will be one way only and you will only be able to listen to the proceedings.

Coffee with Councilors online

Grab a cup of coffee and join your councilors online for a virtual Coffee with Councilors on Saturday, May 2 at 2:45 p.m. either by phone or in a video conference.

Join the Zoom Meeting online. or you can join by phone only by calling (346) 248-7799.

Meeting ID: 833 8096 4100
Password: 003756

Healthy Ways to Manage Stress During COVID-19

We all deal with stress every day, but in the middle of an ongoing crisis, intensified stress can threaten to take over, causing an emotional and physical impact. Finding ways to cope and create stability are key to maintaining a better outlook.

Join Jefferson Center Clinician Kathy Bauer for a webinar on Wednesday, May 6 from 1 to 2 p.m. all about stress management. You''ll learn how to manage your stress using different tools and resources, help kids and family learn how to manage stress, and learn how to cope when you''re feeling maxed out. Register in advance at jcmh.org.

You''ll also find helpful on-demand webinars at www.jcmh.org/classes-events.

Do it online!

Visit the Museum Virtually

You may not be able to visit the Golden History Museum in person, but staff is busy preparing lots of interesting virtual programming to keep you busy at home!

Visit Goldenhistory.org for a schedule of upcoming programming or check out their Weekly Newsletter. Most of the programs will be available on Facebook and YouTube.

This Wednesday, April 29, join Education Assistant Grace Brown as she uncovers all the details about the Victorian era practice of making hair art to display in your home. Many families would proudly display wildly intricate designs with hair that was taken across generations of their family. Sounds odd and scary to us, but for them it was an emotional labor of love. Find out why on this week''s episode!

2020 Movie Poll - Last Chance to Vote

What movie would you like to see this summer during Movies and Music in the Park? Take our online poll now! "Sonic the Hedgehog" is still in the lead, but that could change! Make sure you vote - you don''t even have to sign in. We''ll keep the poll open through April.

Get fit with your computer and the GCC

The Golden Community Center doesn''t want you to lose all those gains you''ve made from regular workouts now that we''re all staying at home.

Your favorite GCC group fitness instructors are doing LIVE WORKOUTS online and you''re invited to join.

Check out the schedule of classes available, and let''s get moving!

If you are a Silver Sneakers member, you can also go to the SilverSneakers FaceBook page and see live classes or to the Silver Sneakers web page to sign in for on-demand classes.

Caring for our Seniors

Are you 60+ and want to chat with someone? Need help accessing resources? Not sure where to turn for accurate information on public health orders? The Golden Community Center Front Porch is here to help.

Call us at 303-384-8130, leave a message with your name and phone number and one of our caring staff will return your call. We call them "Care Calls" and we look forward to talking with you! So far, we''ve made over 128 calls to seniors in the community and we want to talk to you too.

Guiding Golden - Still looking for feedback!

There are several projects on Guiding Golden that we are still looking for your feedback on. So while you''re sheltering at home, sign in or register at www.guidinggolden.com. Below are a handful of projects we are currently featuring.

Zoning Code Audit and Rewrite Project - Over the past several months, a consultant team has been analyzing the existing City of Golden Zoning Code for deficiencies and areas of improvement. The resulting audit document is now available for review and comment on Guiding Golden.

8th Street Redesign Project - Three 8th Street redesign options were developed based on feedback from a public meeting held by city staff in November 2019. All three options are now available for review on Guiding Golden along with a poll. Please let us know which option you prefer.

2020 Census - Do you have questions about the 2020 Census or are just interested to learn more about it? Visit our 2020 Census project on Guiding Golden for information and updates as we work to get everyone in Golden counted!

Heart of Golden 2020: Refining - While public workshops had to be canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, we are still collecting feedback on the Heart of Golden 2020 project through Guiding Golden.

Project Updates

Street Closures

The closure of 17th St. between Washington to Jackson for construction staging and access for CSM''s project at 1750 Jackson St. has been extended until the end of April.
The closure of one lane at 1750 Jackson has been extended for a construction project until end of April.
The closure of 18th St. sidewalk and parking lane for dumpsters for a construction project has been extended until end of April.
Until further notice: Buffalo Rose will be using a parking lane for curbside pickup of food.
Through May 1: Parking lane at 1400 Maple St impacted for construction traffic.
Through June 15: Cheyenne St. from 14th to McClure Rd. - Parking lanes on both sides of Cheyenne will be impacted by construction.
Through June 1: 11th St. from Miners Alley to Washington - A parking lane will be impacted by dumpster and equipment.
Through May 1: W. 16th Ave., Golden Hills Rd. - A parking lane will be impacted by aerial fiber optics replacement.
Through May 15: Section of Table Mountain Parkway - A traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by boring along the east side of the road for replacement of a switch cabinet.
Through June 26: 17th St. from Brown Hall to Mines Student Rec Center - A parking lane will be impacted by construction.
April 29: N. Jackson from Wyoming to Idaho - Traffic and parking lanes will be impacted by work on a gas main.
May 4 -7: 100 ft. of Water St. from the corner of Ford will be impacted by new water and sewer service.
May 4 - 8: Pine Ridge Rd. from Hwy 93 to Brickyard Rd. - A traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by boring and fiber pull.
May 25- June 26: 8th St. from Briarwood Dr. to Cheyenne St. - A traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by work on gas main tie-in and reinforcement.

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Back to School Community Briefing and Live Q & A - Wednesday 6 p.m.

On Wednesday, August 12 at 6 p.m., join us for a virtual community briefing with Mayor Laura Weinberg and local education leaders about the upcoming school year and what parents and students should expect. Join us for this virtual update and Q&A session on GCO.tv (click the green "Now" button to watch live), www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas, Comcast Channel 8/880 or Facebook Live. You may also call in to listen to the meeting by dialing 1-408-418-9388 and entering event code 146 152 3088. Callers will not be able to speak during the meeting, only listen.

Please email your questions ahead of the meeting to COVID19@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on Wednesday. You can also email questions in during the live session.

If you participate on Facebook Live, you will have an opportunity to send in your questions as the Mayor and City Manager are talking.

Help us pick the September Drive-in Movie - Last Chance to Vote!

The second movie for Movies & Music in the Parking Lot on September 11 is up to you! Right now, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Ferris Bueller''s Day Off are neck and neck - you have until August 14 to help decide what we''ll screen! Vote now at GuidingGolden.com. We''ll announce the winning film online and in this newsletter. Voting lasts through August 13!

If you weren''t able to grab a ticket for the August 14 event, mark your calendars now; tickets for the free September 11 event will go "on sale" at 8 a.m. on Friday, September 4. Visit www.cityofgolden.net/Movies&Music for the link.

Recreating on the Creek During the Pandemic

The City''s current goal in regards to Clear Creek is to limit gatherings at the creek because in years past we have seen hundreds of people in very close proximity to each other along the banks. During the current pandemic, we have significant concerns about people gathering so closely together. One of the other goals is to find a way to allow for some recreational usage of the creek. We know that there are limited opportunities this year for activities, especially water-related activities, and so we have been trying to find a balance of allowing some recreation opportunities in the creek while also trying to avoid gatherings along the creek.

To this end, we have closed access to the creek in Golden, meaning you cannot get in or out of the water within city limits, with the exception of an exit at Vanover Park. Vanover is the location for exiting the creek because further down the creek is the dam and there is no other safe exit. Since July 4th, we have been adjusting our creek strategy to try and find the right balance. We know it can be a bit confusing. The simplest way forward would be either to close the entire creek to all uses, or to allow everything. We have worked with the water activity businesses to help educate people that masks are required, that access to the creek in Golden is closed, and that tubers should use the trail on the south bank of the creek to walk up to Jefferson County creek access. The City of Golden has no authority to close access to the creek outside city limits, and as of now, Jefferson County is not restricting access.

Mask-wearing Data and Enforcement

Mask-wearing has been an important aspect of our strategy to limit the spread of COVID-19. We have been leading with an education-first approach, and during the last month there have been city, county, and state requirements for public face mask wearing. Over the past four weeks, City staff have been collecting data on face mask usage twice a day for 30-minute periods along the Clear Creek trail and at the intersection of 12th Street and Washington Avenue. In addition, the City has been monitoring the area with photos and drone video footage to see if gatherings are happening. We intend to use these data points to inform future discussions on the creek and public health order compliance strategies.

Downtown has an average mask compliance rate of 95 percent, with 95 percent of pedestrians with masks during the 12 p.m. collection period, and 96 percent with masks during the 4 p.m. collection period. Downtown averages 379 pedestrians during the 12 p.m. period, and 277 pedestrians during the 4 p.m. period.
Clear Creek has an average mask compliance rate of 80 percent, with 85 percent wearing a mask during the 12 p.m. collection period, and 74 percent during the 4 p.m. collection period. Clear Creek averages 100 pedestrians and 43 creek users during the 12 p.m. period; 72 pedestrians and 52 creek users during the 4 p.m. period.
Mask compliance during Week 1 (July 6 - July 11) averaged 73 percent across both locations and times. Week 5 (August 3 - August 7) averaged 90 percent across both locations and times.

Moving forward, we will provide information from the Golden Police on how many contacts officers have made the previous weekend with the public regarding the usage of masks and creek access restrictions.

Enforcement along Clear Creek August 8-9:

528 contacts made with people regarding mask requirements. Warnings were given but no tickets issued.
2 contacts were made with people regarding creek access restrictions. One ticket was issued.

A Few Guidelines for Clear Creek Tubers

While we do not encourage tubing at this time, we ask those who choose to do so not to crowd any areas along the creek, to wear a mask when not in the water, to maintain a safe distance between groups, and to use safety equipment such as life preservers and helmets. We also request tubers use the trail that runs along the south side of the creek from Vanover Park to return to creek access in Jefferson County west of Golden, as the trail along the north bank is much busier with pedestrians and bikers.

Once leaving the water in Vanover Park, please move out of the way quickly to provide room for others. When you''re ready to head back upstream, cross the bridge over the creek and follow the trail to the last bridge near Highway 6 before crossing back over the water. This will help alleviate some of the congestion along the creek.

We appreciate your cooperation!

We need your feedback on the South Golden Neighborhoods Plan update

The City of Golden Planning Division, through a recommendation from the Planning Commission, has begun the process of updating the South Golden Neighborhoods Plan. This effort is a timely endeavor that coincides with significant projects that are anticipated along the West Colfax Avenue corridor. Visit Guiding Golden to provide feedback on these projects and/or any other thoughts for improvements in this area of town.

Have your say on the zoning code update process

We need your feedback, Central Neighborhood residents! Please take the time to fill out our surveys for the Zoning Code Rewrite at GuidingGolden.com, and lend your voice to the zoning code update process. This will help staff understand the community''s development priorities and update the code accordingly.

Slow the Flow sprinkler audits

Knowing how to water your lawn during stressful summer conditions is difficult for almost everyone. Resource Central''s Slow the Flow sprinkler consultations can help take the guesswork out of irrigation for Golden homeowners and business owners. Their technicians will test your system for inefficiencies, share tips on how to use your sprinkler controller, and provide a customized watering schedule to help your lawn beat the heat without wasting water.

Sign up for your FREE sprinkler consultation and start saving water! ResourceCentral.org/Sprinklers.

GFD Community Outreach Survey

The Golden Fire Department is planning for the future with a strategic planning process. They are seeking feedback from the community that will help them define their strategy.

Please take a few moments to take the Community Outreach Survey, and help the GFD reach their goal of "being the best combination fire department in the county."

New Way to Find Volunteer Opportunities in Golden

You''ve probably heard many times how great the volunteer community is in Golden. But finding a way to be part of it isn''t always easy. It''s hard to research each program and nonprofit for what might fit you best. Golden now has a new way to find community volunteer opportunities online at www.volunteergoldenco.org.

The website is easy to use. Nonprofit profiles show volunteer opportunities, openings for board members, and needed donations. Residents, families, students, and groups can register for free accounts and search by area of interest, age of volunteer, date, availability, and more to find the type of volunteering that works for them. In addition, the new website helps businesses set up employee volunteer programs and service days, plus offers training and other information for both nonprofits and volunteers.

Questions? Contact:

Robin Fleischmann, City of Golden, rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net, 303-384-8080

Kim Mangle, Kim Mangle Consulting LLC, kim@mangleconsulting.com, 303-282-3962

Rotary Club Peach Recipe Contest

What can YOU do with 20 lbs. of peaches?

Let''s count the ways!

1) You can eat them (yum!)
2) Share them with family, friends and neighbors
3) Freeze them
4) Cook with them!

If you landed on number 4, the Golden Rotary Club wants to hear from you! Send your creative ideas for cooking/baking with peaches to GoldenRotaryPeaches@gmail.com by August 14 and be entered into a drawing for a FREE box of peaches.

Each recipe submission must include a full ingredient list with directions, as well as your name and contact information. The winner will be announced on August 26.

Peaches are still available for sale online. They will be ready for pick-up on Saturday, August 29 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Golden High School, 701 24th St.

City Hall open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

On the Calendar

City Meetings online until further notice

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually until further notice. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Economic Development Commission Meeting

The Economic Development Commission (EdComm) will meet virtually tonight, August 11 at 6:30 p.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

Members of the public may also call 1-408-418-9388 and enter access code 146 698 5535 to attend the meeting by phone in listen-only mode.

Comments may be emailed to rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net before or during the meeting.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Jefferson Center Free Webinars

The Jefferson Center (JC) offers free webinars on various aspects of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Following are the August webinars. Click on the webinar to learn more and register.

How to Support Your Kids as They Begin the 2020-21 School Year

Thursday, August 13: 10 - 11 a.m.

Improving Sleep for Better Mental Health and Wellness

Thursday, August 27: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

City Council Meeting

City Council will meet virtually Thursday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m.

City Council August 13, 2020 Agenda

To view the special session, there are several options:

Live-streamed at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas - Find the meeting in the schedule and click "VIEW EVENT". This option will only be available once the meeting has begun.
Live-streamed on GCO.tv - Find the meeting in the schedule on the right and click the "WATCH" arrow.
Live Broadcast on Comcast Channel 880
To call in and listen to the meeting audio live, call 1-408-418-9388 and enter access code 146 761 3642.

To provide public comment there are two options:

Comment in advance: Email your comments to CouncilComments@Cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 4.
To provide comment live, you must pre-register for the meeting by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting. You may either register for general public comment or register for public hearing comments.
You will receive a "Registration Approved" email with a link to join the meeting. At the time of the meeting, click that link. You will be called upon to speak during the general public comment period, or during the public comment period for the agenda item you have indicated your interest in, if that agenda item has a separate public comment period. You will have three minutes to speak and will be cut off at the end of three minutes.

At this time, live public comment is only available through the WebEx portal. If you are not able to access it, please email your public comments.

Public Art Commission Meeting

The Public Art Commission will meet virtually Thursday, August 6 at 9 a.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

Members of the public who would like to call in and listen to the meeting can call +1-408-418-9388 and enter meeting code 146 744 3913. Call-in participants will only be able to listen, not offer comment.

The public may submit comments to rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net before or during the meeting.

The meeting will be broadcast live on GCO.tv, Comcast Channel 8 and 880 (HD) and streamed on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Golden Farmers Market

Golden Farmers Market runs every Saturday through October 3 and is held in the parking lot just west of the Golden Library on 10th and Illinois streets in historic downtown.

Join us this Saturday, August 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Know Before You Go!

Wear a mask
Pay via card vs cash
No on-site consumption of food
Please pre-order from vendors
Bring only one family member vs whole family
No touching of produce or products
Please stay home if you are not feeling well

Downtown Development Authority Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will meet virtually Monday, August 17 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Local Licensing Authority Meeting

The Local Licensing Authority will meet virtually Tuesday, August 18 at 2:30 p.m.

The meeting will be available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Project Updates

2020 Concrete Replacement

Fasick Concrete is doing concrete work as part of the City Annual Replacement Program. They are replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as ADA upgrades. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions. Work will continue on the following streets:

23rd St. from Ford St. to Table Heights Dr.
Table Heights Dr from 23rd St to Lookout View Ct.
Illinois St. from 24th St. to Cottonwood Cir.
W. 17th Pl. from Rimrock Dr. to Rimrock St.
W. 17th Dr. from W. 17th Pl. to the cul-de-sac
Rimrock St. from W. 17th Pl. to Rimrock Dr.
Utah St. from W. 16th Ave. to Rimrock Dr.
Utah Dr. from Utah St. to the cul-de-sac
Rimrock Dr. from Rimrock St. to W. 17th Pl.

2020 Utility Replacement

Sewer main replacement off of Ford Street is complete.
Sewer main replacement on Pinal Drive from Mt Zion Drive to Smith Road began two weeks ago.

Street Closures

Through Sept 27: 649 Partridge Cir. - Storage container will impact the parking lane.
Until further notice: 13th St. - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be impacted for Curbside Pickup for Starbucks.
Through Sept 30: 11th St. from Miners Alley to Washington - A parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through Sept 23: Illinois St. from 13th to 14th - Parking lanes on both sides of the street and sidewalks will be impacted by dumpster.
Through Aug 14: 17th St. from Brown Hall to the Student Rec Center - Parking lanes will be impacted by construction.
Through Sept 4: Cheyenne St. from 14th to McClure Rd. - Parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by construction.
Through Aug 28: Pinal Dr. from Mt. Zion to Smith Rd. - Traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by pole replacement.
Through Aug 14: 13th St. from north of Cheyenne and 14th St. north of Cheyenne - Traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by removal of street light on 14th St. and upgrade the overhead street light on 13th.
Through Aug 14: 1st St. from Partridge Cir. to East St. - Traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by pole replacement.
Aug 13: S. Golden Rd from Ulysses to Utah - Traffic lane will be impacted by the installation of three groundwater monitoring wells in the ROW.
Aug 19 - 21: Cheyenne St. from 22nd to 23rd - Traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by gas service demo.
Through Aug 20: Illinois St. and Maple St. from Campus Rd. to 13th - Parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by demo of existing sidewalk and install of roadway.
Through Aug 14: Washington Ave. just south of Hwy 58 to 140'' north of 8th St. - A traffic lane, bike lane and sidewalk will be impacted by replacement of pole and installation of capacitor bank.
Aug 11 - 21: Arapahoe St. from the north side of 2203 lot to the south side of 2215 lot - Traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will all be impacted by emergency water service replacement with new tap and abandonment of old tap.
Aug 17 - 31: 12th St. from Prospector''s Alley to Jackson - Parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by boring and pulling of cable.
Aug 24 - 25: Ulysses St from Ammons to 6th Ave - traffic lanes and bike lane will be impacted by the demolition of a gas service line

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City Planning for Full Closure of Clear Creek as of Monday, August 24

Starting Monday, August 24, Clear Creek will be closed to all recreational visitors within city limits. This includes the creek waters and the Vanover Park take-out area that has been available for tubers who enter the creek beyond city limits.

Access to the creek from the banks has been closed since July 1. However, the water itself was still accessible to tubers and other users who entered into the creek west of Golden. While the City has tried to make the creek for those exiting the water by providing a take-out point, encouraging mask use and asking people to use the trail on the south side of the creek, crowds have again grown beyond our capacity to control the situation. People are exiting the creek along fragile creek banks behind fencing, and not heeding posted signs.

Starting next Monday, large banners will alert potential tubers and other water enthusiasts to the FULL CLEAR CREEK CLOSURE, effective until further notice.

New City of Golden Business Recovery Grant Program Opens August 21

The City of Golden COVID-19 Business Retention Grant Program is a City program funded by the Federal CARES Act to provide direct business recovery assistance to small businesses in our community affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will provide partial rent/mortgage subsidy grants for eligible businesses to help defer fixed business expenses impacted by COVID-19, subject to funding availability.

Learn more about the program at www.cityofgolden.net/BusinessAid. The application period will be open from August 21 through close of business on August 31. This is NOT a first-come, first-served program; all applications will be given equal consideration.

And the September 11 movie will be...

We asked you to select the movie for our Movies & Music in the Parking Lot drive-in on a poll hosted at GuidingGolden.com. When voting closed at the end of the day, August 13, Ferris Bueller''s Day Off and Raiders of the Lost Ark were tied. We considered making an executive decision but decided the more democratic solution was a tie-breaker "honk-off". So before the Friday evening screening of Grease, we had participants honk for their favorite, and the winner was (drum roll please)...Ferris Bueller''s Day Off!

If you weren''t able to grab a ticket for the August 14 event, mark your calendars now; tickets for the free September 11 Movies & Music in the Parking Lot event will go "on sale" at 8 a.m. on Friday, September 4. Visit www.cityofgolden.net/Movies&Music for the link.

Foothills Animal Shelter Celebrates 10 Years of Helping Animals in Need

Help Foothills Animal Shelter celebrate their 10th Anniversary all this month with discounted microchips, adoption specials, a week-long online auction starting August 24, and doorstep deliveries. Learn more at www.FoothillsAnimalShelter.org/10Years.

Foothills Animal Shelter 10th Anniversary

Last chance to Slow the Flow and save money

HURRY! Your last opportunity to schedule your Slow the Flow sprinkler consultation this year is quickly approaching. It''s not too late to start saving water on your lawn and set yourself up for success for next year''s watering season.

Resource Central will test your system for inefficiencies and provide you with a customized watering schedule to help you reduce water waste for what''s left of the summery weather, and help you start off on the right foot next spring. Appointments are limited so sign up soon. Learn more at ResourceCentral.org/Sprinklers.

Only Five More Days Left to Order Peaches!

There''s not much time left to order your peaches! This year, the juicy, locally grown peaches for the Rotary Club fundraiser are harvested from Orchard Valley Farms & Market, located in the North Fork Valley.

Go online to reserve your peaches at GoldenRotary.org/Peach.The cost is $40 per box.

Peach Pickup Day is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 in the Golden High School parking lot, 710 24th St. It will be a curbside pickup so that safe distancing can be maintained. If you have further questions, email GoldenRotaryPeaches@gmail.com.

Have your say on the zoning code update process

We need your feedback, Central Neighborhood residents! Please take the time to fill out our surveys for the Zoning Code Rewrite at GuidingGolden.com, and lend your voice to the zoning code update process. This will help city staff understand the community''s development priorities and update the code accordingly.

City Hall open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

On the Calendar

City Meetings online until further notice

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually until further notice. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Parks, Recreation & Museums Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation & Museums Advisory Board will meet virtually tonight, August 18 at 7 p.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Citizen Budget Advisory Committee Meeting

The Citizen Budget Advisory Committee will meet virtually Wednesday, August 19 at 7:30 a.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission will meet virtually Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30 p.m.

See the meeting agenda for details.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Golden Farmers Market

Golden Farmers Market runs every Saturday through October 3 and is held in the parking lot just west of the Golden Library on 10th and Illinois streets in historic downtown.

Join us this Saturday, August 22 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Know Before You Go!

Wear a mask
Pay via card vs cash
No on-site consumption of food
Please pre-order from vendors
Bring only one family member vs whole family
No touching of produce or products
Please stay home if you are not feeling well

Free QPR Suicide Prevention Training Webinar

The Rotary Club of Golden and co-sponsors Robbie''s Hope and Jeffco PTA are offering the highly popular QPR Suicide Prevention Training as a free webinar conducted by Shawna Fritzler, certified trainer on Tuesday, August 25, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer - the three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. This training is intended for people 18 and older and designed to train those who take the class to help anyone at risk, of any age.

Class size is limited to 30 participants so please register in advance so organizers can prepare and send instructions for the webinar.

Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board Meeting

The Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board will meet virtually Tuesday, August 25 at 6 p.m.

The meeting will be broadcast live, as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Jefferson Center Free Webinar: Improving Sleep for Better Mental Health and Wellness

The Jefferson Center (JC) offers free webinars on various aspects of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The next webinar in the series on Thursday, August 27, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. aims to help people with Improving Sleep for Better Mental Health and Wellness.

Project Updates

2020 Concrete Replacement

Fasick Concrete is doing concrete work as part of the City Annual Replacement Program. They are replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as ADA upgrades. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions. Work will continue on the following streets:

23rd St. from Ford St. to Table Heights Dr.
Table Heights Dr. from 23rd St. to Lookout View Ct.
Illinois St. from 24th St. to Cottonwood Cir.
W. 17th Pl. from Rimrock Dr. to Rimrock St.
W. 17th Dr. from W. 17th Pl. to the cul-de-sac
Rimrock St. from W. 17th Pl. to Rimrock Dr.
Utah St. from W. 16th Ave. to Rimrock Dr.
Utah Dr. from Utah St. to the cul-de-sac
Rimrock Dr. from Rimrock St. to W. 17th Pl.

2020 Utility Replacement

Sewer main replacement off of Ford Street is complete.
Sewer main replacement on Pinal Drive from Mt Zion Drive to Smith Road began two weeks ago.

Street Closures

Through Sept 27: 649 Partridge Cir. - Storage container will impact the parking lane.
Until further notice: 13th St. - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be impacted for Curbside Pickup for Starbucks.
Through Sept 30: 11th St. from Miners Alley to Washington - A parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through Sept 23: Illinois St. from 13th to 14th - Parking lanes on both sides of the street and sidewalks will be impacted by dumpster.
Through Sept 4: Cheyenne St. from 14th to McClure Rd. - Parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by construction.
Through Aug 28: Pinal Dr. from Mt. Zion to Smith Rd. - Traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by pole replacement.
Aug 19 - 21: Cheyenne St. from 22nd to 23rd - Traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by gas service demo.
Through Aug 20: Illinois St. and Maple St. from Campus Rd. to 13th - Parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by demo of existing sidewalk and install of roadway.
Through Aug 21: Arapahoe St. from the north side of 2203 lot to the south side of 2215 lot - Traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will all be impacted by emergency water service replacement with new tap and abandonment of old tap.
Aug 21: Ford St. from Water St. south for 260 feet; the left lane and the turning lane will be impacted for a grease interceptor set up
Through Aug 21: 1400 10th St to the roundabout at Lion''s Park. Traffic and parking lanes will be impacted for restoration of asphalt and concrete.
Through Aug 31: 12th St. from Prospector''s Alley to Jackson - Parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by boring and pulling of cable.
Aug 24 - 25: Ulysses St from Ammons to 6th Ave - traffic lanes and bike lane will be impacted by the demolition of a gas service line
Aug 24 - Oct 2: E 44th Ave. to Salvia St. - West bound traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by temporary closures 2 times daily to load and unload equipment.
Aug 26-31: Cheyenne St. from Miller Place alleyway to 7th St. - Traffic lane will be impacted by curb cut for driveway installation.
Sept 24: 1119 Washington Ave. at The Buffalo Rose - Two parking spaces will be impacted for a special event.

Contractors will be working on Ford St. from 12th to 16th to bore conduits and set hand holes. Traffic lanes, parking lanes and sidewalk will all be impacted:

Aug 18: Ford St. from 12th to 13th
Aug 18: 13th from 120 feet east of Ford to Ford
Aug 19: 14th St, 83 feet east of Ford to Ford
Aug 19: Ford St. from 13th to 14th
Aug 20: Ford St. from 14th to 15th
Aug 21: 15th St. from Jackson to Ford

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The Splash to open soon for lap swimming only

We''re pleased to announce that the Splash will open for lap swimming only on Monday, June 29 by reservation only. Please note, the leisure pool will NOT be open - only the lap pool.

There will be a maximum of 16 swimmers in the pool at a time, two in each lap lane. Swimmers 12 years and older who are capable of swimming laps independently can reserve a time slot. Golden Residents may register online at www.rec.cityofgolden.net beginning Wednesday, June 24 at 10 a.m. Non-Resident registration begins on Friday, June 26.

Reservations are one hour long, and must be made in advance. Please be patient, flexible and mindful of an anticipated high demand on lap swimming sessions with relatively few slots available due to public health restrictions.

Golden Parks and Recreation is requiring all guests to make a Commitment to Community Health and to our entire Golden community when registering to visit any Recreation facility, including the Splash.

I will wear a mask to cover my mouth and nose until I enter the pool and upon exiting the pool
I will wash my hands frequently
I will maintain six feet of social distancing whenever possible
I will stay home if I am sick

We look forward to welcoming you back to the Splash. For more information on the current safety guidelines or for reservation information, please visit www.splashingolden.com. Stay tuned for more re-opening announcements to come soon, including for the Golden Community Center.

Fireworks are still ILLEGAL in Golden

The City of Golden live fireworks show that typically accompanies the July 4th celebration has been postponed. We know it''s disappointing, but it''s important to keep in mind that outside of permitted, professional displays, fireworks are now, and always have been, illegal in Golden. Plus, Stage 1 fire restrictions are still in effect, making them doubly off-limits right now!

Although the excitement of the professional fireworks display must be delayed, the Golden Fire Department will still be staffing and strictly following our no-tolerance fireworks code. This means it is prohibited for any person to possess, sell, furnish, give, use or ignite fireworks in Golden -- even if they are legal in other parts of the county or state.

If you hear or see fireworks in your neighborhood, you can call the non-emergency line for Jeffcom Dispatch at 303-980-7300. If it is an emergency such as a fire or injury due to a firework, please call 911 immediately.

A First for the Fourth! A different kind of celebration

You don''t need to leave your back yard to be part of Golden''s traditional Independence Day celebration! Since we can''t come together for the big festival, the Golden Lions Club is bringing it to you - virtually - for a July 4th community party with digital ways to participate.

The Golden Lions are partnering with local eateries and breweries in the community for a day of fine food. Order the "Lions Special" (locations will be updated on the Golden Lions Facebook page) and receive your own 4th of July swag bag! If you''re out and about downtown, keep an eye out for volunteers wearing the signature yellow Lions vest -- the club will be passing out goodies on Saturday, July 4th as well. Watch Facebook LIVE as they have events coming to you from various parts of town, comedian clips, and live music segments. Sponsored contests will include ''Most Patriotic Pet'', ''Best Home Face Painting'', and more.

You''ll even get a fireworks show! At 8 p.m., the Golden Lions will broadcast, in conjunction with the City of Golden, a previous Golden fireworks show on social media, Channel 8, and GCO.TV (now available on Roku, and Apple TV)!

City Hall open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

"Wear Your Darn Mask" poster contest

Feeling creative? Want to help encourage our residents and visitors to wear face coverings in Golden?

Join in on our "Wear Your Darn Mask" poster contest!

Create a poster with images and wording that helps spread this important message. Send us your best poster design by June 30 to COVID19@cityofgolden.net.

COVID-19 Rental Assistance for Golden residents in need

The Salvation Army Golden Service Extension Unit, the City of Golden, Golden Civic Foundation, and Golden United are working together to help the growing number of people during the COVID-19 crisis who are facing housing insecurity. While this need has always been present in our community, it is especially urgent now that we support people in dire straits from lost wages and other impacts of this pandemic. If you need assistance, please visit GoldenUnited.org.

If you would like to help, your donation to the COVID-19 Rental Assistance fund will provide assistance for Golden residents needing emergency support in paying for rent and/or utilities.

Slow the Flow

It''s easy to save water and keep your grass healthy this summer!

Sign up for a FREE sprinkler consultation through the City of Golden in partnership with Resource Central. You''ll get a customized watering schedule designed to maximize your water efficiency and keep your lawn looking green and healthy all summer long.

Sign up online to request an appointment, or visit ResourceCentral.org/Sprinklers to learn more.

Golden History Park Closed Weekdays for Camp

The Golden History Park will be closed to the general public on weekdays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. through August 7 to safely accommodate participants of our Hands-on-History Camp.

On the Calendar

City Meetings Online in June

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually in June. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board Meeting

The Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board will meet virtually tonight, June 23 at 6 p.m.

Please see the meeting agenda for more information.

The meeting will be available to watch live on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website the day of the meeting, as well as recorded and available to watch later at your convenience.

Community Sustainability Advisory Board

The Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) will meet virtually on Wednesday, June 24 at 6 p.m.

For more information, please see the Meeting Agenda.

Please email your comments and questions before the meeting to goldensustainability@cityofgolden.net.

The meeting will be live-streamed as well as recorded and available to watch at your convenience on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Golden Farmers Market

Golden Farmers Market runs every Saturday through October 3 and is held in the parking lot just west of the Golden Library on 10th and Illinois streets in historic downtown.

Join us this Saturday, June 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Know Before You Go!

Wear a mask
NO pets are allowed
Pay via card vs cash
No consumption of food
Please pre-order from vendors
Bring only one family member vs whole family
No touching of produce or products
Please stay home if you are not feeling well

Project Updates

Street Closures

Through July 15: 8th Street from Briarwood Dr. to the box culvert at Church Ditch - Traffic, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted for street utility replacements.
Through June 26: 17th St. from Brown Hall to Mines Student Rec Center - Parking lane will be impacted by construction.
Through Sept 27: 649 Partridge Cir. - Storage container will impact a parking lane.
June 30 - July 17: 8th St. from Briarwood Dr. to Cheyenne St. - Traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by work on gas main tie-in and reinforcement.
Through June 30: 11th St. (sidewalk) from Miners Alley to Washington Ave - A sidewalk will be impacted by work on the building at that location.
Through July 2: Alley connecting Cheyenne and Illinois between 8th and 9th will be closed due to construction activity.
Through June 26: W. 1st Dr. from 15636 to 15600 - Traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by a water main replacement.
Through June 30: 15th Ave., 16th Pl., 16th Ave., Utah St., Ulysses St., Golden Hills Rd. - Intermittent parking lanes will be impacted by aerial fiber work.
June 12 - TBD: 13th St. - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be impacted for curbside pickup for Starbucks.
Through Sept 30: 11th St. from Miners Alley to Washington - A parking lane will be impacted by a dumpster.
Through June 26: W 6th Ave. frontage road from Indiana to McIntyre - Traffic lanes and sidewalk will be impacted by boring for conduit.
Through June 26: 16201 Table Mountain Pkwy from McIntyre St. to Technology Dr. - A traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted for cable splicing.
Through June 26: 2nd St, from Washington Ave. to Arapahoe St. - A parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted for aerial overlashing.
Through June 26: 5th St from Washington Ave. to Arapahoe St. - A parking lane, sidewalk and alley will be impacted for aerial overlashing.
Through June 26: Iowa St., from Washington Ave. to N Rubey Dr. - A traffic lane and sidewalk impacted for potholes for plan & profile.
Through June 26: Iowa St, from N Rubey Dr. to Hwy 93 - A traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted for potholes for plan and profile.
Through June 26: Iowa St., from Hwy 93 to White Ash Dr. - A traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted for potholes.
Through July 3: 1018 12th St. - A parking lane will be impacted for a storage unit.
June 23 - July 2: Ulysses from 10th Ave. to just north of 11th Ave. - A bike lane will be impacted by removal of asphalt to replace curb and gutter.
June 23 - July 14: East 8th St. from the start of the West 8th Apartments to the end of the apartments - Both traffic lanes and the parking lane will be impacted for a replacement of the sanitary line.
July 6 - Sept 4: Cheyenne St. from 14th to McClure Rd. - A parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by construction.

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Coronavirus Virtual Community Briefing

and Live Q & A - Wednesday at 6 p.m.

On Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m., join us for our second virtual community briefing on local efforts and decisions regarding COVID-19 with Mayor Laura Weinberg and City Manager Jason Slowinski. Join us for this virtual update and Q&A session on GCO.tv, www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas, Comcast Channel 8/880 and Facebook Live.

Please email your questions to COVID19@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

If you participate on Facebook live, you will have an opportunity to send in your questions as the Mayor and City Manager are talking.

As the Coronavirus situation continues to unfold in our community, information changes quickly - we will continue do our best to keep you informed of those updates at www.guidinggolden.com/covid-19. There you will find cancellations and closure information, updates from the county and state as we receive them, public safety messages, and specific messages from City departments on how they will manage business while offices are closed to the public. We also include ways you can help others in your community during this difficult time. The page is updated daily.

We have also recently launched a new page for people and businesses needing some economic assistance during this time of crisis at www.guidinggolden.com/helping-golden. The page is also a place for anyone interested in donating funds or volunteering their time to help.

Closures and cancellations extended

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) ordered all events and gatherings of more than ten people canceled or postponed until May 11th and ordered specific businesses to be closed to the public through April 30. The City of Golden is following all state public health guidelines and orders. (covid19.colorado.gov)

The Mayor of Golden is encouraging businesses to implement work from home policies and to begin delivery of goods or curbside pickup to the greatest extent possible. Individuals are encouraged to engage in only those essential activities necessary to promote health and well-being such as getting groceries or carryout meals, obtaining medical supplies and medication, and engaging in outdoor activities as long as social distancing practices are followed.

A Message from Golden PD: When to call and when to report an accident online

The Golden Police Department is on ACCIDENT ALERT until further notice in an effort to limit exposure to COVID-19 and maintain staffing for emergencies.

During this time, police will generally not be dispatched to property damage collisions where the vehicles are movable. There are exceptions - please see the guide to the right to to aid you in knowing when to call for a police response.

For those incidents that do NOT apply, an online report may be made through the online accident reporting tool.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we get through this trying time together.

Need to contact us?

Although City facilities are now closed to the public, we are still open for business. The main desk in City Hall, however, will no longer be manned, so we ask the public to please use the following contact list to reach the department with whom you need to speak:

City Manager''s Office: 303-384-8011

Utility Billing: 303-384-8023

Sales Tax: 303-384-8024

City Clerk: 303-384-8014

Human Resources: 303-215-8891

Parks and Recreation: 303-384-8100

Municipal Court: 303-384-8006

Police Department (NON-emergency): 303-384-8045

Code Enforcement: 303-384-8045

Police Reports/Records: 303-384-8045

Fire Department: 303-384-8094
Communications: communications@cityofgolden.net

General City Email Address: cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net

Please dial 9-1-1 to report an emergency. All other Police reporting needs should go to the non-emergency number at 303-384-8045,

or the non-emergency line for Jeffcom Dispatch at 303-980-7300.

Thank you for your understanding as we all work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Food Assistance Available from BGoldN Fund

If you are in need of food assistance, meal pick-up is available at Bell Middle School, 1001 Ulysses St. Prepackaged take-and-go breakfasts & lunches from local restaurants are distributed at 9 a.m. and again at 1 p.m., Monday - Friday (no weekends). Just show up. First come, first-served in drive-up fashion in front of the school.

For those unable to leave the home and under financial stress, email BGoldNcity@gmail.com or call 720-432-5048 with your name, phone number and address. The delivery service is ONLY for those who are UNABLE to leave their homes. Anyone who is underserved and IS ABLE to leave the house will receive their meals at Bell Middle School.

DONATIONS NEEDED

Read more about this innovative program, and please donate if you can.

COVID-19 Community Response Fund

Set up by the Golden Civic Foundation, the Community Response Fund will award grants to local front-line non-profit organizations for rapid deployment to support the most critically impacted members of the Golden Community.

Your much-needed donations to the Community Response Fund will assist community members struggling with access to food, housing, and other financial burdens during the pandemic, as well as economic recovery following the crisis.

DONATIONS NEEDED

Read more about Community Response Fund and please donate if you can!

During this time of crisis in our community, volunteers of all kinds are needed, from food pantry help to administrative help to delivering food.

The Neighborhood Rehab Project is helping organize the assistance, and matching volunteer skills to community need. Please sign-up to volunteer and make a difference in our community.

Grab n Go Meals Available for Children 1 to 18

Jefferson County Public Schools is offering "Grab and Go" meals for children ages 1 - 18. These meals are available at no cost to help mitigate the community impact of missing food services in schools. Each person will be required to be present to pick up their own meals.

Support our local economy by eating at your favorite restaurant & shopping at your favorite stores!

Eat out - in!

During the state-mandated 30-day closure of dine-in services and bars, help support the local economy while enjoying a night out -- in!

Many local restaurants are remaining open but offering take-out, curbside pickup and delivery options instead of dine-in meals.

Find a list at Visitgolden.com/takeout-takeover-golden and let someone else do the cooking tonight!

Shop local!

Small businesses need your help more than ever right now. Go to www.visitgolden.com/things-to-do/shopping/support-local for a list of businesses and ideas of how you can continue to support local retail, services, and cultural organizations without going inside.

Sales Tax Help available for Local Businesses

Business sales taxes were due on March 20, 2020. However, if you reach out to the City''s Finance Department before March 31, 2020, we will offer additional options for businesses to file sales tax payments to assist businesses struggling with cash flow: 1) businesses can set up payment plans for sales tax payments due, and 2) waive any penalties associated with failure to pay on time.

Businesses should contact the Finance Department sales tax at 303-384-8024.

Golden Community Center closure & information for Pass Holders

As the spread of COVID-19 continued to gain momentum, the Golden Community Center proactively closed on March 14 to minimize gatherings and help employees and the public distance themselves from each other.

On March 16, The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued a public health order to close gyms and other public gathering spaces for 30 days to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The order has since been extended into April and may be extended further as the situation progresses.

The public health order will help the state slow and limit the spread of COVID-19 in Colorado communities. In keeping with that order, the Golden Community Center will now be closed until further notice. All classes, programs, rentals and events are cancelled during this time.

Information for Pass Holders

If you have an Annual Pass to the Golden Community Center, your pass is currently suspended and will be extended for the length of the closure.
If you have a Monthly Pass, your pass is currently suspended. We will not process any additional monthly payments until after we are able to reopen. In addition, a credit for the second half of March will be applied to your next monthly payment.

Refunds for classes, programs and events scheduled during this time will be issued in the form of credit to your household account. We ask for your patience with us as we will be processing a much higher volume of refunds than normal and it may take longer. Additional information for specific ongoing programs will be sent to registrants in the coming days.

Around the Community

Heart of Golden 2020: The Refining phase is still moving forward!

While the second scheduled Refining Feedback Workshop had to be canceled due to efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, the project is still moving forward and we need your feedback!

During the first Refining Workshop on March 11, three design options were presented. The designs are meant to help visualize what different options would look like. All three options are available for your review online at www.guidinggolden.com/heart-of-golden-refining. We want to hear your feedback on what key features you like and would put in your ultimate design of the corridor.

While you''re looking at the design options, please take the surveys as well to help us understand how you prioritize the key features.

U.S. Census 2020 - Everyone counts!

Census 2020 officially kicks off in April. There are many ways to participate, including online!

Should I count college students at home due to school closures? Do I need to worry about Census workers showing up at my door?

Get all of the details at 2020Census.gov or GuidingGolden.com/2020-census.

City Council Virtual Meeting

While most City-hosted meetings have been canceled through the end of the month, City Council will meet virtually on Thursday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.

Tune in to Comcast Channel 880 or GCO.tv to watch the meeting live, or to our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website. If you have a question for City Council, email councilcomments@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. the day of the meeting.

Project Updates

Detention Pond Rehab Project

The Detention Pond Rehab Project is underway with preliminary survey staking and erosion control measures being installed. It is anticipated that earthwork and hauling will begin next week for the pond at the northwest corner of Iowa and HWY 93.

There will be minimal intermittent impacts to the adjacent sidewalk. Please contact Joseph Puhr jpuhr@cityofgolden.net with any questions or concerns.

Don''t be fooled - it''s not time to plant just yet!

Winter is not over yet, and while it may be tempting to take advantage of time at home and warm weather to start working on our yards, please remember that cold weather will return before spring planting. Long term Colorado residents usually use Mother''s Day as a benchmark for turning on your outdoor irrigation and planting your summer garden.

8th Street Temporary Crossing Detour

The temporary trail crossing over the Church Ditch and connection to 8th Street will be a little challenging this week because the crossing area has been tightened for utility work.

You will need to use the 8th Street West parking lot to connect to 8th Street and the trail for about a week. We recommend that riders dismount and walk through the area during this time.

Reminder from Public Works - Please watch what you flush!

Just a reminder from the Public Works Department: With the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) concerns at a high, many people are using wet wipes and paper towels and may be tempted to flush them.

Please, DO NOT FLUSH WET WIPES of any kind, NOR PAPER TOWELS down the toilet. Neither breaks down as sufficiently as toilet paper and could cause backups for the city''s sewer system. Even wipes that claim to be "flushable" are not safe.

Street Closures

The closure of 17th St. between Washington to Jackson for construction staging and access for CSM''s project at 1750 Jackson St has been extended until April 15.
The closure of one lane at 1750 Jackson has been extended for a construction project until April 15.
The closure of 18th St. sidewalk and parking lane for dumpsters for a construction project has been extended until April 15.
Through Mar 31: 1770 Elm St. - Parking spots will be impacted by the placement of two dumpsters.
Through April 1: 8th St. (around old Briarwood area) - A traffic lane, parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by the replacement of box culvert going under 8th St.
Through April 7: Ulysses St. from 10th Ave to Golden Rd. - A traffic lane and bike lane will be impacted by installation of fiber.
Through April 28: Canyon Point Circle - A dumpster will be impacting a parking spot.
Mar 20 - TBD: Buffalo Rose will be using a parking lane for curbside pickup of food.
Through 25: Plateau Parkway from Peery Parkway to Sharon Parkway - a traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by a pole and hardware installation.
Through Mar 27: Washington from 23rd to 19th - traffic lane, parking lane, sidewalk and alley will all be impacted by restoration work.
April 6: 13th St from Jackson to Washington - A traffic lane will be impacted by the installation of an anode in the gas main in the asphalt.
April 6: W. 2nd Pl. from Orchard to Orion - a traffic lane will be impacted by the installation of an anode in the gas main in the asphalt.

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Coronavirus Virtual Community Briefing

and Live Q & A - Wednesday at 6 p.m.

On Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m., join us for this week''s virtual community briefing with Mayor Laura Weinberg and City Manager Jason Slowinski on local efforts to mitigate spread of the Coronavirus in our community. Join us for this virtual update and Q&A session on GCO.tv (click the green "Now" button to watch live), www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas, Comcast Channel 8/880 or Facebook Live.

Please email your questions to COVID19@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

If you participate on Facebook live, you will have an opportunity to send in your questions as the Mayor and City Manager are talking.

Essential Baby Supplies Available

Colorado received a $3 million delivery of infant supplies from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that includes:

* 8,200 cases of formula
* 23,260 packages of diapers
* 53,167 packages of diaper wipes

These essential supplies will go to families who are experiencing poverty and not able to find resources to meet their basic needs. The distribution of the supplies will be at 41 locations statewide at Colorado''s food banks and family resource centers. For more information on how to access these resources, please visit the Office of Early Childhood website. To read the full press release, and access a list of all the distribution sites around the state, visit GuidingGolden.com.

Keep Informed!

For the most updated information involving COVID-19, please visit www.guidinggolden.com/covid-19.

If you need food or housing assistance during these challenging times, or can donate your time or resources to those who are struggling, please visit www.helpgoldennow.org. Resources for businesses who need economic assistance during the required closures are also available.

A Message for Alpine Waste Customers

The City''s waste and recycling program is expected to continue without interruption for residents that receive service through the City''s contracted waste hauler, Alpine Waste, also known as GFL Environmental.

Please remember to have your carts out by 7 a.m. on the day of your service. See the service calendar for alternating recycling and compost weeks.

Access Restricted on Clear Creek

Waterway activities on Clear Creek are currently restricted. These temporary restrictions apply to Clear Creek in unincorporated Jefferson County, as well as those portions of Clear Creek within the City of Golden, including Vanover Park.

This temporary restriction was made in response to the Stay at Home Order that makes it difficult for recreational users of the creek to adhere to the six-foot social distancing guideline. In addition, if a rescue were necessary, it would require law enforcement and fire departments to expend resources that are already facing challenges due to COVID-19.

These restrictions include ALL USES in Clear Creek, including all single-chambered air-inflated devices, such as belly boats, inner tubes, and single chambered rafts, "body surfers," and swimming, as well as all vessels, kayaks, whitewater canoes, and multi-chambered river boards. Individuals may still fish from the banks of the creek so long as proper social distancing practices are maintained.

Temporary Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are still in effect. The restrictions are in place to reduce the likelihood of the City''s firefighting resources going toward battling wildfires and in turn, creating another opportunity for virus exposure. These restrictions are for the corporate city limits of Golden and are independent but in conjunction with fire restrictions orders in Jefferson County. These restrictions will remain in effect indefinitely.

Please see the Public Notice and Order for more information about what is allowed or not allowed during Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.

Need to contact us?

Although City facilities are currently closed to the public, we are still open for business. Please use the following contact list to reach the department with whom you need to speak:

City Manager''s Office: 303-384-8011

Utility Billing: 303-384-8023

Sales Tax: 303-384-8024

City Clerk: 303-384-8014

Human Resources: 303-215-8891

Parks and Recreation: 303-384-8100

Municipal Court: 303-384-8006

Police Department (NON-emergency): 303-980-7300

Code Enforcement: 303-384-8045

Police Reports/Records: 303-384-8045

Fire Department: 303-384-8094
Communications: communications@cityofgolden.net

General City Email Address: cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net

Please dial 9-1-1 to report an emergency. All other Police reporting needs should go to the non-emergency number at 303-384-8045,

or the non-emergency line for Jeffcom Dispatch at 303-980-7300.

Thank you for your understanding as we all work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Do it online!

2020 Movies & Music in the Park - Movie Poll

What movie would you like to see this summer during Movies and Music in the Park? Take our online poll now! We''ll keep it open through April.

U.S. Census 2020 - Video Challenge!

While you''re self-isolating, participate in the 2020 Census and video contest! Take the Get Out the Count Video Challenge, and compete for cash prizes. The deadline for video submissions is April 17.

If you haven''t yet filled out the 2020 Census for your household, please do so! You now have until mid-August to get it completed.

Get answers and more information at 2020Census.gov or GuidingGolden.com/2020-census.

Visit the Museum Virtually

You may not be able to visit the Golden History Museum in person, but staff is busy preparing lots of interesting virtual programming to keep you busy at home!

Visit Goldenhistory.org for a schedule of upcoming programming. Most of the programs will be available on Facebook and YouTube.

Other ways you can enjoy the Golden History Museum from your couch:

Delve into 150 years of news from Golden in our digitized historic newspaper collection
Explore photos and objects in our online collection
Read about the amazing rediscoveries we''ve uncovered during our expansive Legacy Collection Inventory on our blog
Enjoy a walk and self-guided historic tour around Golden using our online guide or walk through the Golden History Park and use a brochure to learn about the buildings'' histories.

Get fit with your computer and the GCC

The Golden Community Center doesn''t want you to lose all those gains you''ve made from regular workouts now that we''re all staying at home.

Your favorite GCC group fitness instructors are doing LIVE WORKOUTS online and you''re invited to join.

Check out the schedule of classes available, and let''s get moving!

If you are a Silver Sneakers member, you can also go to the SilverSneakers FaceBook page and see live classes or to the Silver Sneakers web page to sign in for on-demand classes.

Caring for our Seniors

Are you 60+ and want to chat with someone? Need help accessing resources? Not sure where to turn for accurate information on public health orders? The Golden Community Center Front Porch is here to help.

Call us at 303-384-8130, leave a message with your name and phone number and one of our caring staff will return your call. We call them "Care Calls" and we look forward to talking with you! So far, we''ve made over 128 calls to seniors in the community and we want to talk to you too.

On the Calendar

Landscaping Webinars and Garden in a Box

Tune in to two FREE webinars this week with local landscaping experts to kick start your summer garden planning! Brought to you by Resource Central in partnership with the City of Golden.

Xeriscapes that Bring Life to Your Yard
Tuesday, April 14 from 6 - 8 p.m.

Design Your Own Organic Veggie Garden
Thursday, April 16 from 6 - 8 p.m.

Garden in a Box

Still daydreaming of warmer temps and a beautiful summer garden? Find a professionally designed, low water garden to fit your landscaping needs by visiting ResourceCentral.org/Gardens.

Virtually Golden Lunch Series

Golden United presents a fun and entertaining Golden-centric series called "Virtually Golden." The series takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Have your lunch virtually with other Goldenites while learning about Golden and our local talent. Join via Zoom and don''t forget to order take-out from one of the local restaurants.

City Council Virtual Meeting

While most City-hosted meetings have been canceled through the end of the month, City Council will meet virtually on Thursday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.

Tune in to Comcast Channel 880 or GCO.tv to watch the meeting live, or to our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website. If you have a question for City Council, email councilcomments@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. the day of the meeting.

Project Updates

Street Closures

The closure of 17th St. between Washington to Jackson for construction staging and access for CSM''s project at 1750 Jackson St. has been extended until April 15.
The closure of one lane at 1750 Jackson St. has been extended for a construction project until April 15.
The closure of 18th St sidewalk and parking lane for dumpsters for a construction project has been extended until April 15.
Through April 28: Canyon Point Circle - a dumpster will be impacting a parking spot.
Until further notice: Buffalo Rose will be using a parking lane for curbside pickup of food.
Through April 15: Traffic lane and parking lane on 18th from Arapahoe to Jackson will be impacted by potholing and directional bore.
Through April 17: 109 Crawford to Tripp Drive - traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by work by Comcast.
Through April 17: 4th St from Heritage Rd to Chelan (Eagleridge) traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by work by Comcast.
Through April 17: Washington from 12th to the alley - traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by directional boring.
April 15 - June 15: Cheyenne St from 14th to McClure Rd - parking lanes on both sides of Cheyenne will be impacted by construction.
April 21 - 22: 100 ft of Water St. from the corner of Ford will be impacted by new water and sewer service.
April 27 - May 1: W. 16th Ave, Golden Hills Rd - parking lane will be impacted by aerial fiber optics replacement.
April 29: N. Jackson from Wyoming to Idaho - traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by work on the gas main.

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A Letter to Golden from Police Chief Bill Kilpatrick

To our Golden Community,

Over the course of the last several days I have been asked by many, as the City of Golden Police Chief, my thoughts on the death of Mr. George Floyd while being taken into custody by officers of the Minneapolis Police Department.

Honestly, it feels like my heart has been torn to pieces and is broken. Broken for the senseless and unexplainable loss of Mr. Floyd''s life, broken for the unimaginable pain and suffering that Mr. Floyd''s family and friends will endure for the rest of their lives, broken for the terrible divide that is ripping apart the fabric of our nation, broken due to the continuing and ongoing violence that is occurring throughout the country and broken for the loss of faith in our police officers who work tirelessly to build trust among you, the public we serve.

I have been in policing for a very long time and the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Floyd are deeply disturbing to me. There is no reasonable or rational explanation for what occurred.

Let me be clear. What I saw in the video of the last minutes of Mr. Floyd''s life was repulsive, appalling and unconscionable.

It goes against everything I believe in; the sanctity of life, the dignity of the human spirit, and our responsibility as humans, but most particularly as police officers, to treat all people with respect.

I believe that each of us is responsible and accountable for our actions as well as for our failure to act. Therefore, it is my belief that those officers must be held to account in the criminal justice system for their behaviors. Behaviors which go against all that we, as police officers, stand for.

I share in the grief that is being experienced as a result of Mr. Floyd''s death. And I know there is a path forward. It continues with our willingness to listen, learn, dialog and connect with those we serve.

All organizations have a culture that shapes the behaviors of its members and its members shape the culture of the organization. This department of ours strives every day to create a culture of inclusiveness, community and respect.

I take great pride in being your police chief and leading the women and men of the Golden Police Department. We have amazing individuals working here. They are highly competent, committed, motivated and dedicated people who endeavor to give their best to you, our Golden community, every day. They believe in our core values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, personal responsibility and professionalism. And they believe in the right of the people to peacefully protest.

Their jobs are not easy and yet they seek, always, to try and do the right thing for the right reason. They have good hearts and good minds. No, we are not perfect, but I will tell you that our folks are as good as you will ever find anywhere. I know that through all that we are facing they will continue to provide high quality and honorable service to all they encounter.

I hope that you are as proud of them and the work they do as I am.

Respectfully,

Bill Kilpatrick

Chief of Police

Working toward a Safe and Successful Downtown

You might notice a big change in downtown Golden. Last Thursday, Golden City Council voted to block off many of the parking spaces along Washington Avenue and 12th Street to allow for safer and more spread-out pedestrian flow. It also gives businesses the opportunity to apply for a permit to use the space for expanded outdoor dining and shopping.

As of now, most of the parking along Washington Avenue is blocked off, with four spaces still open per block (two spaces on each side of the street) for curbside pickups and short-term parking. Along 12th Street, both east and west of Washington Avenue, you will see similar areas of amenity spaces to allow those businesses the same opportunity for expansion.

Additionally, beginning this weekend (June 6 -7) and until further notice, Washington Avenue will be COMPLETELY closed to vehicle traffic every Saturday and Sunday from 11th to 13th streets.

These measures will be in place for the near future as a way to help support the economic recovery of our downtown area. Please keep in mind this is an experiment and a very fluid trial. The City is working closely with downtown businesses to evaluate what works and what doesn''t, to help them be successful and help everyone to stay safe during this health crisis. Learn more and view maps at www.cityofgolden.net/SafeAndSuccessful.

We encourage you to shop locally and support our retail and restaurant establishments, while also practicing good social distancing and safety measures. The City supports businesses who choose to require masks, and crowd sizes will be closely monitored throughout this trial.

Golden Visitors Center to reopen June 4

The Golden Visitors Center at 1010 Washington Avenue will reopen for curbside service on Thursday, June 4. The days of operation will be Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The building will not be open to the general public. Only volunteers, staff and building tenants will be permitted inside. Instead, the information desk will be set up at the front (east) doors with plexiglass separating volunteers from guests. Volunteers can answer questions and retrieve requested materials then hand the materials to guests under the plexiglass. The patio and north parking lot doors will remain locked, and there will be no public access to restrooms.

Parking Restrictions for Peaks to Plains Trail Project

With the amount of construction activity taking place along US 6 at the mouth of Clear Creek Canyon for the Jeffco Peaks to Plains Trail project, parking is restricted alongside the roadway between the intersection with State Highways 58 and 93 and Tunnel 1 to the west. This includes parking in the dirt lot at the bottom of the canyon, parking in the small dirt pullout near Tunnel 1 and parking anywhere along either side of US 6.

These parking restrictions are designed to keep the public safe and will be in place until spring 2021. "No Parking" signs are posted throughout the bottom section of Clear Creek Canyon, and the Colorado State Patrol will tow illegally parked vehicles.

Parking in Clear Creek Canyon Park is available further up the canyon at the Big Easy, Mayhem Gulch, Cannonball, and Oxbow Trailheads.

To learn more about the Jeffco Peaks to Plains Trail project, visit www.jeffco.us/P2P.

Mines K-12 STEM camps go online

Summer beach plans canceled? Surf the web instead with the Mines K-12 STEM Camp!

Starting June 15th through August 3rd, virtual STEM camps will be held in the comfort of your own home. Separate camps for grades 3rd through 10th will be taught by current Mines students via Zoom.

From improving your algebra skills by creating computer games to becoming your own cryptographer, weekly camps include learning specific computer science topics, take-home activities to practice new skills, and discussions on various STEM applications and careers.

Find more information and register at tech.mines.edu/summer.

Volunteer for one of Golden''s non-profit organizations!

Interested in volunteering for one of Golden''s nonprofits? Check out www.volunteergoldenco.org. The new website is a one-stop, integrated, community-wide volunteer recruitment tool supported by a partnership of the City of Golden, the Golden Civic Foundation, and Kim Mangle Consulting LLC.

The website fulfills a longstanding community desire to facilitate volunteerism in Golden. Nonprofits and volunteers - residents, students, businesses - can easily post and find opportunities. Questions? Contact Robin Fleischmann, City of Golden, rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net, 303-384-8080 or Kim Mangle or Kim Mangle Consulting LLC, kim@mangleconsulting.com, 303-282-3962.

Check on the Status of City Services

As we resume city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

Need to contact us?

Although City facilities are currently closed to the public, we are still open for business. Please use the following contact list to reach the department with whom you need to speak:

City Manager''s Office: 303-384-8011

Utility Billing: 303-384-8023

Sales Tax: 303-384-8024

City Clerk: 303-384-8014

Human Resources: 303-215-8891

Parks and Recreation: GoldenParksAndRecReg@cityofgolden.net

Municipal Court: 303-384-8006

Police Department (NON-emergency): 303-980-7300

Code Enforcement: 303-384-8045

Police Reports/Records: 303-384-8045

Fire Department: 303-384-8094
Communications: communications@cityofgolden.net

General City Email Address: cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net

Please dial 9-1-1 to report an emergency. All other Police reporting needs should go to the non-emergency number at 303-384-8045,

or the non-emergency line for Jeffcom Dispatch at 303-980-7300.

Thank you for your understanding as we all work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

On the Calendar

City Meetings Online in June

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually in June. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Planning Commission Study Session

The Planning Commission will meet in study session virtually on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please see the Meeting Agenda.

The meeting will be available live as well as recorded and available to view later on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Public Art Commission Meeting

The Public Art Commission (PAC) will meet in regular session virtually on Thursday, June 4 at 9 a.m.

The public may submit comments to rfleishmann@cityofgolden.net before or during the meeting. Public comment from call-in observers will not be accepted.

For more information, please see the Meeting Agenda.

The meeting will be available live as well as recorded and available to view later on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council will meet virtually Thursday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m.

City Council June 4, 2020 Regular Meeting Agenda

To view the study session there are several options:

Live-streamed on the City of Golden website - Find the meeting in the schedule and click "VIEW EVENT". This option will only be available once the meeting has begun.
Live-streamed on GCO.TV - Find the meeting in the schedule on the right, and click the "WATCH" arrow.
Live Broadcast on Comcast Channel 880
To call in and listen to the meeting audio live, call 1-408-418-9388 and enter meeting ID # 966 443 808

To provide public comment there are two options:

Comment in advance: Email your comments to CouncilComments@Cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 4.
Provide comment live: Pre-register for the meeting in advance.
You must register by 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 4. You will receive a "Registration Approved" email with a link to join the meeting. At the time of the meeting, click that link. You will be called upon to speak during the general public comment period, or during the public comment period for the agenda item you have indicated your interest in, if that agenda item has a separate public comment period. You will have three minutes to speak and will be cut off at the end of three minutes.

At this time, live public comment is only available through the WebEx portal. If you are not able to access it, please email your public comments.

Coffee with Councilors - Virtual

Grab a cup of coffee and join your councilors online for a virtual Coffee with a Councilor on Saturday, June 6 at 9:30 a.m. either by phone or in a video conference.

Join the Zoom Meeting online. Or you can join by phone only by calling (346) 248-7799.

Meeting ID: 879 6655 6005
Password: 742373

Golden Urban Renewal Authority Meeting

The Golden Urban Renewal Authority (GURA) will meet virtually on Monday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be available to watch live on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website the day of the meeting, as well as recorded and available to watch later at your convenience.

Economic Development Commission Meeting

The Economic Development Commission (EdComm) will meet virtually on Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be available to watch live on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website the day of the meeting, as well as recorded and available to watch later at your convenience.

Do it online!

Visit the Museum Virtually

You may not be able to visit the Golden History Museum in person, but staff is busy preparing lots of interesting virtual programming to keep you busy at home!

Visit Goldenhistory.org for a schedule of upcoming programming or check out their Weekly Newsletter. Most of the programs will be available on Facebook and YouTube.

Get fit with your computer and the GCC

The Golden Community Center doesn''t want you to lose all those gains you''ve made from regular workouts now that we''re all staying at home.

Your favorite GCC group fitness instructors are doing LIVE WORKOUTS online and you''re invited to join.

Check out the schedule of classes available, and let''s get moving!

If you are a Silver Sneakers member, you can also go to the SilverSneakers FaceBook page and see live classes or to the Silver Sneakers web page to sign in for on-demand classes.

Caring for our Seniors

Are you 60+ and want to chat with someone? Need help accessing resources? Not sure where to turn for accurate information on public health orders? The Golden Community Center Front Porch is here to help.

Call us at 303-384-8130, leave a message with your name and phone number and one of our caring staff will return your call. We call them "Care Calls" and we look forward to talking with you! So far, we''ve made over 128 calls to seniors in the community and we want to talk to you too.

Project Updates

Street Closures

Until further notice: Buffalo Rose will be using a parking lane for curbside pickup of food
Through June 15: Cheyenne St from 14th to McClure Rd - Parking lanes on both sides of Cheyenne will be impacted by construction
Through June 26: 17th St. from Brown Hall to Mines Student Rec Center - parking lane will be impacted by construction
Through Sept 27: 649 Partridge Cir - A storage container will impact a parking lane
Through June 12: 649 Partridge Cir - A parking lane will be impacted by adumpster and/or staging for a bobcat (only one or the other permitted at a time)
Through June 26: 8th St. from Briarwood Dr. to Cheyenne St. - Traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by work on gas main tie-in and reinforcement
Through June 3: Iowa Dr from Hwy 93 to Washington Ave - A traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by CATV installation for Comcast
June 1 - 5: Table Mt Parkway from Table Mt Dr to Technology Dr - Sidewalk will be impacted by fiber pull through existing duct
June 1 - 8: 15th St from Washington to Arapahoe - A traffic lane will be impacted by Comcast fiber optic install
June 1 - 30: 11th St (sidewalk) from Miner''s Alley to Washington Ave - A sidewalk will be impacted by work on the building at that location
June 2 - 5: 10th from 10th St. to Roundabout - A traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by work on gas service renewal
June 2 - 3: 17th from Washington to Jackson - Traffic lanes, parking lanes and sidewalk will be impacted with asphalt repair in the street
June 2 - July 2: Alley connecting Cheyenne and Illinois between 8th and 9th will be closed due to construction activity
June 3 - 4: 5th St from 5th St to Jackson - Alley will be impacted by pole replacement
June 4 - 5: Boyd St from Clark to High Pky - A traffic lane will be impacted by pole replacement
June 5 - 8: 5th St. from Washington to Jackson - Alley will be impacted by pole replacement
June 8 - 9: 5th St. from Jackson to Ford - traffic lane will be impacted by pole replacement
June 8 - 9: 16th St from Washington to 80'' s/w towards Arapahoe St. (near the alley) - A parking lane and sidewalk will be impacted by new underground fire line service
June 8 - 12: Pine Ridge Rd from CO 93 to Brickyard Rd - traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by fiber work
June 9 - 15: Goldco Cir from Ford to Goldco Cir - A traffic lane will be impacted by pole replacement
June 9 - 15: Gregory Dr - Traffic lanes will be impacted by pole replacement
June 15 - 16: Alley running from Ford to Washington at Goldco Cir will be closed due to pole replacement

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Jeffco Moves to Safer-at-Home Guidelines Starting May 9

Beginning May 9, 2020, Jefferson County will follow the state''s Safer-at-Home order. Under this order, businesses must review the industry specific guidance for their business and implement all requirements prior to opening. Please visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)''s Safer-at-Home webpage for industry specific guidance and best practices for all businesses. You can also visit JCPH''s resource hub at www.jeffco.us/safer-at-home.

Visit GuidingGolden.com for more information and FAQs to help you understand the new guidelines.

Coronavirus Virtual Community Briefing and Live Q & A - Wednesday at 6 p.m.

On Wednesday, 6 at 6 p.m., join us for this week''s virtual community briefing with Mayor Laura Weinberg and City Manager Jason Slowinski on local efforts to mitigate spread of the Coronavirus in our community. Join us for this virtual update and Q&A session on GCO.tv (click the green "Now" button to watch live), www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas, Comcast Channel 8/880 or Facebook Live.

Please email your questions to COVID19@cityofgolden.net by 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

If you participate on Facebook live, you will have an opportunity to send in your questions as the Mayor and City Manager are talking.

Fireworks? Oh HOWL NO!

It''s great that so many people are participating in the 8 p.m. "Howl" to show support to health care workers. It''s also a fun way to remind each other that we are still a community. However, some have taken it a little too far, and have been shooting off fireworks as well.

The City has received many complaints about the fireworks and we want to take this opportunity to remind you that fireworks of any kind are illegal in Golden. They are unsafe, can cause fires, scare pets, and the list goes on.

So while howling is great, please leave it at that.

The Golden Fire Department thanks you for your cooperation!

Golden Sustainability Presents the Victory Vegetable Garden Program

Help make Golden a more sustainable community through planting your own veggies! Order free seeds online and join us May 19 - 23 at our drive-thru event to pick up free compost and mulch materials to start your own Vegetable Victory garden.

It''s easy, whether you''re a homeowner or apartment renter. And we can all benefit from the fruits of our labor and in increasing the resiliency of our community.

Visit CityofGolden.net/VictoryGarden for more information.

Access Restrictions on Clear Creek still in effect

Waterway activities on Clear Creek are still restricted. These temporary restrictions apply to Clear Creek in unincorporated Jefferson County, as well as those portions of Clear Creek within the City of Golden, including Vanover Park.

This temporary restriction was made in response to the Stay at Home Order that makes it difficult for recreational users of the creek to adhere to the six-foot social distancing guideline. In addition, if a rescue were necessary, it would require law enforcement and fire departments to expend resources that are already facing challenges due to COVID-19.

These restrictions include ALL USES in Clear Creek, including all single-chambered air-inflated devices, such as belly boats, inner tubes, and single chambered rafts, "body surfers," and swimming, as well as all vessels, kayaks, whitewater canoes, and multi-chambered river boards. Individuals may still fish from the banks of the creek so long as proper social distancing practices are maintained.

Need to contact us?

Although City facilities are currently closed to the public, we are still open for business. Please use the following contact list to reach the department with whom you need to speak:

City Manager''s Office: 303-384-8011

Utility Billing: 303-384-8023

Sales Tax: 303-384-8024

City Clerk: 303-384-8014

Human Resources: 303-215-8891

Parks and Recreation: GoldenParksAndRecReg@cityofgolden.net

Municipal Court: 303-384-8006

Police Department (NON-emergency): 303-980-7300

Code Enforcement: 303-384-8045

Police Reports/Records: 303-384-8045

Fire Department: 303-384-8094
Communications: communications@cityofgolden.net

General City Email Address: cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net

Please dial 9-1-1 to report an emergency. All other Police reporting needs should go to the non-emergency number at 303-384-8045,

or the non-emergency line for Jeffcom Dispatch at 303-980-7300.

Thank you for your understanding as we all work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

On the Calendar

Healthy Ways to Manage Stress During COVID-19

We all deal with stress every day, but in the middle of an ongoing crisis, intensified stress can threaten to take over, causing an emotional and physical impact. Finding ways to cope and create stability are key to maintaining a better outlook.

Join Jefferson Center Clinician Kathy Bauer for a webinar on Wednesday, May 6 from 1 to 2 p.m. all about stress management. You''ll learn how to manage your stress using different tools and resources, help kids and family learn how to manage stress, and learn how to cope when you''re feeling maxed out. Register in advance at jcmh.org.

You''ll also find helpful on-demand webinars at www.jcmh.org/classes-events.

City Council Special Meeting

City Council will meet in a special session on Wednesday, May 6 at 5 p.m. to discuss Resolution 2731 supporting efforts of local businesses to require customers to use non-medical face coverings.

For more information, please see the Meeting Agenda, then tune in to Comcast Channel 880 or GCO.tv to watch the meeting live, or to our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Planning Commission Virtual Study Session

Planning Commission will meet in a virtual study session on Wednesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please see the Meeting Agenda. The meeting will be recorded and available later on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

PAC Virtual Regular Meeting

The Public Art Commission (PAC) will meet virtually on Thursday, May 7 at 9 a.m.

For more information, please see the Meeting Agenda, then tune in to Comcast Channel 880 or GCO.tv to watch the meeting live, or to our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.

Golden United Business Assistance Webinar Series Part Two: Positioning your Business for Success in a New Business Environment

Businesses in Golden will hear from a panel of marketing and business development experts about how to adapt to the new COVID-19 business environment in a webinar on Thursday, May 7 at 4 p.m.

Register and attend the webinar on Zoom.

This webinar is part two in a multipart series designed to provide information about COVID-19 resources and assistance available to Golden businesses.

Do it online!

Visit the Museum Virtually

You may not be able to visit the Golden History Museum in person, but staff is busy preparing lots of interesting virtual programming to keep you busy at home!

Visit Goldenhistory.org for a schedule of upcoming programming or check out their Weekly Newsletter. Most of the programs will be available on Facebook and YouTube.

Get fit with your computer and the GCC

The Golden Community Center doesn''t want you to lose all those gains you''ve made from regular workouts now that we''re all staying at home.

Your favorite GCC group fitness instructors are doing LIVE WORKOUTS online and you''re invited to join.

Check out the schedule of classes available, and let''s get moving!

If you are a Silver Sneakers member, you can also go to the SilverSneakers FaceBook page and see live classes or to the Silver Sneakers web page to sign in for on-demand classes.

Caring for our Seniors

Are you 60+ and want to chat with someone? Need help accessing resources? Not sure where to turn for accurate information on public health orders? The Golden Community Center Front Porch is here to help.

Call us at 303-384-8130, leave a message with your name and phone number and one of our caring staff will return your call. We call them "Care Calls" and we look forward to talking with you! So far, we''ve made over 128 calls to seniors in the community and we want to talk to you too.

Project Updates

Street Closures

The closure of 17th St. between Washington to Jackson for construction staging and access for CSM''s project at 1750 Jackson St has been extended until mid-May.
The closure of one lane at 1750 Jackson has been extended for a construction project until mid-May.
The closure of 18th St. sidewalk and parking lane for dumpsters for a construction project has been extended until mid-May.
Mar 20 - TBD: Buffalo Rose will be using a parking lane for curbside pickup of food.
Through June 15: Cheyenne St. from 14th to McClure Rd. - Parking lanes on both sides of Cheyenne will be impacted by construction.
Through June 1: 11th St. from Miners Alley to Washington - A parking lane will be impacted by dumpster and equipment.
Through May 15: A section of Table Mountain Parkway - A traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by boring along the east side of the road for replacement of a switch cabinet.
Through June 26: 17th St. from Brown Hall to Mines Student Rec Center - A parking lane will be impacted by construction.
Through Sept 27: 649 Partridge Cir. - A storage container will impact a parking lane.
Through May 7: 100 ft of Water St. from the corner of Ford will be impacted by new water and sewer service.
May 11 - 12: Washington Ave. from Hwy 93 to N. Rubey Dr. - A traffic lane and bike lane will be impacted for fiber work.
May 11 - 16: BNSF will be making repairs to the crossing on W 44th Ave. to ensure public safety. 44th Ave will be closed and detours will be in place.
May 12 - 13: N. Ford St. from Texas to Mesa - A traffic lane will be impacted for fiber work.
May 13 - 14: Virginia St. from N. Ford to Jackson - A traffic lane will be impacted for fiber work.
May 14 - 15: Brickyard Rd. from Pine Ridge to Brickyard Circle - A traffic lane will be impacted for fiber work.
May 13: Indiana from W. 4th to 6th - A traffic lane will be impacted by jetting and video of sewer lines.
May 15 - 22: Eagle Ridge Dr. from Entrada Dr. to Golden Cir. - A traffic lane and sidewalk will be impacted by CATV install for Comcast.
May 25 - June 26: 8th St. from Briarwood Dr. to Cheyenne St. - A traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by work on gas main tie-in and reinforcement.

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City Administrative Holiday Hours

City of Golden administrative offices will be closed on Thursday & Friday, Dec. 31 & Jan. 1. Modified hours will be in place for the Community Center, and by reservation only. Happy New Year!

Give your Christmas tree new life as mulch!

Christmas tree recycling is underway and will run through January 24. The Forestry Division will give your tree a second life by turning it into mulch! Please remember to remove all ornaments, metal, tinsel and rope.

For more information call 303-384-8141.

Jeffco 5 Star Certified Business Variance Program

To help businesses re-open with greater indoor capacity, Jeffco has submitted a 5 Star Certified Business Variance application to the State of Colorado on behalf of Golden and the entire county.

For phase one of the program, the emphasis will be on restaurants without a drive-through option. The program, which will allow participating businesses who demonstrate compliance with public health guidelines and safety precautions to operate with capacity restrictions one level above Jefferson County’s position in the State COVID-19 dial, will allow these restaurants that achieve the certification to open indoor dining, capped initially at 25% capacity, not to exceed 50 people per room.

This situation is swiftly evolving and more information will be available soon. In the meantime, businesses are encouraged to submit a Business Interest Form to Jeffco.

Questions? Please contact Robin Fleischmann at rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net or call 303-384-8080.

Council Meetings Moving to Tuesdays in 2021

Golden’s City Council meetings are moving from Thursday nights to Tuesday nights next year. The Council passed Resolution 2758 in early December to make the change official. The primary purpose for the change is to allow council members to attend community events and meetings that typically take place on Thursday nights. Tuesday night is a common night for council meetings throughout the region, so it will allow for better scheduling opportunities. In January, there will be three City Council meetings: Tuesdays on Jan. 12, Jan. 19 and Jan. 26.

Three city boards are impacted by this change. The Mobility & Transportation Advisory Board (MTAB), Parks, Recreation & Museums Board (PRAM), and the Economic Development Commission (EdComm) will move from Tuesdays to Thursdays at their regularly scheduled times.

Please see www.cityofgolden.net/agendas for all upcoming meetings.

CommUNITY campaign seeks to make help easier to find

Jefferson County Community Partners launched the CommUNITY campaign in an effort to connect people in need during the pandemic with community resources and assistance available under one easy-to-access hub.

Resources include food assistance, layoff support, unemployment assistance, work opportunities, housing, mental wellness support, childcare access, assistance for populations including pregnant women, children, and aging adults, and more.

The CommUNITY campaign also encourages neighbors to safely check in on each other and share information about services they may not know exist. Information is also available to connect locals to volunteer opportunities with one of the many community partners supporting those in need.

For more information and to access resources, visit www.jeffco.us/community or call 2-1-1. Information is also available in Spanish at at www.jeffco.us/comunidad

Small business support transitioning to new providers

While the Jefferson County Business Resource Center is closing its doors on January 21 next year, alternative business resource organizations are currently being identified to continue small business support for the community.

Information on resources will be widely distributed through local chambers of commerce, business association groups, economic development offices and online through web and social media sites. The Jeffco BRC website will remain active through February 2021, providing alternative options for small business owners.

Please contact Robin Fleischmann at rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net for more information, or visit jeffcobrc.org.

Story Stroll Treasure Hunt - open until midnight on New Year''s Eve!

There''s still time to join the fun with a holiday story stroll treasure hunt - you have until midnight on New Year''s Eve!

More than 260 people have joined to learn about festive traditions around the globe with the Holiday Story Stroll through Golden.

Join the fun and take a leisurely stroll through Golden on the hunt for 11 holiday story displays, each highlighting a different holiday tradition from cultures all over the world. The City of Golden, in partnership with the Jeffco Public Library, created these engaging displays to offer an inspirational way to celebrate our global connections and promote peace on Earth.

Anyone who joins on the Scavify app will be eligible to earn points and a chance to win prizes. For more info and to join the hunt visit www.cityofgolden.net/storystroll.

To learn more about these and other holiday traditions, Jeffco Public Library has curated a Recommended Books List.

Ring in the New Year with GCO.tv and a Concert Marathon

Starting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31 and running until the evening on Friday, New Year''s Day, GCO.tv will be playing a back-to-back concert marathon with local bands from popular shows including, Denver Loft Sessions, Red Rocks Premieres, Live@Levitt and the Five Points Virtual Jazz Fest.

Tune in to GCO.tv anytime to ring in the New Year with local tunes!

Golden History Museum and Park

The Golden History Museum & Park is open this week on Saturday from from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. by reservation or walk-up. Make a reservation to visit by calling 303-278-3557. The Museum will be closed on New Year''s Eve and New Year''s Day.

Programs and Events

Upcoming Events

Jan. 13, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (learn more and register) - What''s for Dinner in 1920

City Hall open to the public by appointment only

City facilities are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use our contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the city department you need.

Please note, Passport Services have been suspended. Please visit the Colorado Passport Agency for information on renewing or obtaining a passport. In addition, Municipal Court sessions have been cancelled for the month of December and cases continued over to a future date.

Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

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As we open facilities and resume additional city services, we''ll keep you updated on our Status of City Services page.

There you''ll find what''s open, what''s not, and where you can find more information.

On the Calendar

City Meetings online until further notice

All regularly scheduled meetings of the various Boards and Commissions, as well as City Council meetings, will take place virtually until further notice. Details for viewing or participating in public meetings are listed at the top of the agenda for each meeting. The agendas are located at www.cityofgolden.net/Agendas.

For meetings with a public comment period, you will also find on the agendas the instructions for providing your comments. In some cases, there will be opportunities to provide your comments live during the online meeting. In other cases, there will be an email address to which you can send your comments ahead of the meeting. Not all meetings will have live public comment opportunities.

Coffee with Councilors

Grab a cup of coffee and join District 2 Councilor Casey Brown and District 1 Councilor J.J. Trout online for a virtual Coffee with Councilors on Saturday, Jan. 2 at 10 a.m. either by phone or in a video conference.

Join the Zoom Meeting online. Or you can join by phone only by calling (346) 248-7799.

Meeting ID: 852 5652 4602

Passcode: COGCWC

Project Updates

2020 Concrete Replacement

Work continues on the 2020 replacement program. Work consists of replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as ADA upgrades. Please contact John Hardy (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions.

Johnson Rd. from South Golden Rd. to W. 10^th Ave.
W. 10^th Ave. from Johnson Rd. to Ulysses St.
Illinois St. from Jefferson County Pkwy to Fossil Trace Golf Course

Washington Ave. and 11^th St. ADA upgrades

Five Star construction began demolition and construction of a new ramp on the southeast corner of 11th and Washington several weeks ago. Work has been delayed, however, due to unknown electrical and gas conflicts. Staff is working with Xcel Energy to relocate the facilities and resume construction. Pedestrian detours will be in place during the closure. Please contact John Hardy at (303) 384-8195 if you have any questions.

2020 Utility Replacement

Campground utility replacement is expected to be complete very soon, dependent on weather.
Sewer main replacement in alley between 12th and 13th from Maple to Illinois is expected to begin when campground work is completed.

Street Lane Closures

Through May 31, 2021: 649 Partridge Cir. – Storage container will impact a parking lane.
Until further notice: 13^th St. - One parking spot between Washington and Jackson will be impacted for curbside pickup for Starbucks.
Through Jan. 4: US 6 and Heritage Rd. intersection – Traffic lane will be impacted by geotechnical drilling; 2401 Table Heights Dr. – Parking lane impacted by dumpster.
Through March 15: 755 Joseph Circle – Dumpster will impact parking lane during a basement finish.
Through Dec. 31: US 6 and Heritage Rd., and US 6 and Jefferson County Parkway – Surveying and mapping will be performed outside of the traffic lanes (no lanes will be closed) for the Interchange Project.
Through Jan. 15, 2021: Ford St. (north sidewalk) from 13^th to Clear Creek Pedestrian Crossing – Sidewalk will be closed during install of a box culvert at 12^th St. to ensure pedestrian safety
Through Dec. 30 - Illinois St. and the alley (west) from 12th to 13th – Traffic lane and parking lane will be impacted by sewer main replacement.
Through Dec. 30: Jackson St. from 23rd to 24th - Traffic lane, parking lane, sidewalk and alley will be impacted by potholing and installation of new overhead poles as well as demo of old.
Through Dec. 31: S. Golden Rd. roundabout with Johnson Rd. – Traffic lanes will be impacted by Centurylink.
Through Jan. 7: 19th St. from Elm towards 6th Ave. – Traffic and bike lane will be impacted by UG install.
Jan. 1 - 8 - 1st St. from N. Ford to Washington Ave. - Traffic lanes, parking lanes and sidewalks will be impacted by asphalt patching.

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