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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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