Golden City Hall
911 10th Street
Golden, CO 80401
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Upcoming Events
From City Council meetings to bike races to community choir concerts, there's always something happening in Golden.
Don't miss out! Keep track of what's happening and when on the Community Calendar.
Submit an Event!
Help us keep our Community Calendar up-to-date. If you are sponsoring a not-for-profit event that takes place in Golden and welcomes everyone, we want to know about it. Fill out our event submission form and if it fits our editorial standard, we'll add it to the calendar.
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This weekend it's all about spring cleaning! Golden Community Pride Days is an annual tradition giving the residents of Golden an opportunity to get rid of hard to dispose of items. From electronics to old tires to lumpy mattresses, bring it to the City Maintenance facilities this weekend, and the City will take care of it for you, free of charge. Don't forget to bring proof of residency! Learn more about
Golden Community Pride Days on our website, and start planning the big clean.
If having fun is also on your to-do list for the week, the Super Cruise revs up for the season this Saturday. And to kick things off,
KBPI will be giving away a classic car at the Buffalo Rose. Car buffs, we've got you covered!
Read on for even more events happening in Golden, and have a great week!
Your friends at the City of Golden
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Jeffco Open Space Spring Trails Talk
 Jefferson County Open Space is hosting their Spring Trails Talk public forum with the theme of encouraging park visitors to "Know Before You Go." Many of the topics center around being prepared before visiting a park, and knowing your alternatives-resulting in a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience.
When: Wednesday, April 29, from 6 - 8 p.m.
Where: American Mountaineering Center
710 10th St, Golden, CO
First Floor Conference Rooms The topics at the Trails Talk will include the Trail Difficulty Ratings, the Annual Trails Assessment, upcoming trail projects, the Jeffco Outdoors Regional Map Series, and an update on the designated-use trails working group. Following a presentation, staff experts will be available for one-on-one questions on a variety of topics.
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CSAB Meeting (Rescheduled)
The Community Sustainability Advisory Board usually meets the fourth Wednesday of each month in Council Chambers from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This month, CSAB has been rescheduled to meet on April 29, same time and place. Meetings are open to the public. The mission of the Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) is to assist the City of Golden in achieving the ten-year sustainability goals. In order to facilitate achievement of these goals, the Board will lead, encourage, enable, and empower the citizens, visitors, and people who work in Golden, to live in a sustainable manner. Learn more about Golden's Sustainability Initiative, or visit the Community Sustainability Advisory Board page for more information about the board itself and to access an agenda for the upcoming meeting, or minutes from past meetings.
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Law Day 2015
On May 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can meet with an attorney for free for up to 15 minutes about your family law case, civil or money case, eviction, small claims, or traffic/criminal case. Most case types are covered (excluding probate matters). Help is offered first come, first served - no appointment necessary. For questions regarding this event, please call the Jefferson County Combined Courts Self-Help Center at 720-772-2501. The event will be held at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Atrium, 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden.
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Recycle Your Ride at Golden Community Pride Days & Support Eagle Scout Troop 329
 Golden Community Pride Days is a great opportunity to clean up your home and beautify your neighborhood, but did you know you can help support folks in need at the same time? As part of the Pride Days clean up, bring your unused bicycle. The Golden Optimists Bicycle Recycle Program, with the help of a Golden Boy Scout Eagle project from Troop 329, will be collecting bicycles. The Golden Optimists volunteers repair donated bicycles and provide them to those in need. Bicycles go to international students from the Colorado School of Mines, teachers, kids, families, homeless and veterans who need bicycles for transportation, local Christmas giving programs, and to kids of the Navajo Nation. The Boy Scouts will also be helping to fix the bicycles donated during the May 2-3 event. To donate a bicycle at another time or get a bicycle, come out to the shop behind Heritage Square on a Tuesday or Thursday between 1 and 5 p.m. or visit goldenoptimists.com.
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Coffee with a Councilor
 Chat with your City Councilors about issues in Golden that matter. Meet on May 2 at 10 a.m. at Bean Fosters, located at 720 Golden Ridge Road. For details, call Councilor Saoirse Charis-Graves at 303-709-7529 or [email protected].
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Golden Super Cruise Car Show
 Once a month, car lovers gather along South Golden Road to watch hot rods, classic cars, and custom rides of all kinds do what they do best - cruise! Enjoy the first cruise of the season on May 2 from 5 - 9 p.m.
This is Colorado's biggest annual car cruise, and it happens on the first Saturday of each month, spring through October.
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Evening at the Opera
Enjoy a unique collaboration of the Golden Community Choir and Opera on Tap concert. Come early for a silent auction. Learn more on the Golden Community Choirs page.
When: May 2, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. (Silent Auction begins at 6:30 p.m.)
Where: Golden High School, 701 24th St.
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Historic Preservation Board Meeting
The Historic Preservation Board will meet on May 4 at 6:30 p.m. The Historic Preservation Board has a number of responsibilities regarding the preservation and upkeep of Golden's many historic sites. The Board meets on the first Monday evening of each month in public hearing in the City Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. Study sessions may be scheduled the third Monday of each month. Learn more about the Historic Preservation Board
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House Fire in Golden Under Investigation
 Just after noon on April 23, multiple calls came in to 911 reporting heavy flames and smoke coming from a home in the 700 block of Iowa Street in Golden. Within minutes firefighters arrived on scene and began attacking the fire.
It appears that the fire began in the back of the home in a storage shed that is attached to the house. As firefighters arrived, they heard several explosions coming from the back of the home which caused the fire to erupt. About 20 firefighters from Golden Fire, Fairmount Fire and Arvada Fire were on hand to help get the fire out. The fire spread into the attic of the home, which made for added challenges for firefighters to find the fire in the walls and also attack it with water. Although the fire did not destroy the home, it sustained heavy damage and is not currently habitable. The man who was renting the home was able to get out safely. There were no injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Heritage Road Construction continues
City Council awarded the contract for the reconstruction of Heritage Road at its meeting on Feb. 5, 2015, and the contractor, New Design Construction, presented the project schedule, phasing plan, and traffic detours at a public meeting held on March 31 at 6 p.m. at the Shelton Elementary School Library. New Design Construction is still on schedule with both phases of the project. This week they will continue storm sewer installation on phase 1A and curb and gutter sub-grade prep on phase 2. Due to the weather this week, however, there may be minimal work. View construction phasing plans and maps, and keep up with the latest on the Heritage Road project on our website.
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Street improvements underway
You know it must be spring when the Street Improvement program gets in gear! Martin Marietta mobilized last week, and currently have 3 streets under construction:
- Foothills Rd from Goldenvue Dr to Mt Zion Dr
- Mt Zion Dr from Goldenvue Dr to Foothills Rd
- McIntyre St From US 6 Frontage Rd to W. 3rd Pl
If the weather cooperates, all three should be paved by the end of the week, but if Mother Nature has other plans, there may be a delay.
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Concrete Replacement in full swing
The 2015 Concrete Replacement Program will finish up concrete replacement on 5 areas this week:
- Lily Lane
- Ruby Drive
- High Parkway
- Dunn Road
- Sunshine Parkway
In addition, if the weather allows, work will begin on South Golden Road from Johnson Road to Ulysses Street this week.
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Many bids and proposals currently open
There are currently 11 different bids and proposals being sought by the City for different goods and services.
- Ulysses Park Art
- Clear Creek Sidewalk Medallions Project
- Roofing Replacement on the IT / Environmental Building
- Community Events Citizens\' Survey
- COG Solid Waste and Recyclable Service Proposal
- Residential Waste Collection Services
- Ulysses Skate Park Design & Build
- Tennis Court Resurfacing project
- Garage Rehabilitation Project
- 2015 Holiday Lights and Decor
- Golden Transit Shelter Project
For more information on any of these bids or RFPs, please visit our Bids and Proposals page. You can also see the results of the recent GCC Roofing Replacement bid there. In order to download information on a bid or RFP, you will first need to register with/sign into our system. Once you have signed in, return to the Bids and Proposals page and click on the item that interests you. You will then be able to easily download all pertinent documents on the following page.
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Youth Citizen's Police Academy teaches young people what police work is all about!
Do you know a young adult who is considering a career in Law Enforcement? A young adult who watches law enforcement themed TV shows and movies? Or is a fan of CSI? Wonders what it is that police officers really do?
From June 8 - 12, young adults who are accepted for the academy will learn what real police officers and police employees do in the performance of their duties and the rules and laws that guide them.
Academy attendees will receive information on how crimes such as Domestic Violence and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs are investigated. They will learn how Traffic Accident Investigators handle car crashes. Attendees will meet a Police K-9 handler and see a demonstration of the K-9 in action as the handler and his dog work as a team. They will learn about the laws that allow an officer to use force, including the use of a Taser, on a suspect.
Apply now on the City of Golden Volunteer page.
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Looking for Summer Work? The City of Golden is now hiring!
The job market can be tough for young people, but each summer, the City of Golden offers lots of opportunities for students looking to make some extra money between terms. The Splash, Fossil Trace Golf Club, and other seasonal hiring throughout the City provide a great place for students to have fun, be productive, and earn some cash. There are a lot of job opportunities currently available with the City of Golden - and not just seasonal, so have a look on our Employment page, and apply soon!
Employment opportunities currently available with Golden
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Pay your Municipal Court fines online!
We've been offering online utility bill payments for a while, and now we've added another service. While there's nothing pleasant about receiving a ticket, the silver lining is, you can now pay that ticket online. Just sign up, and you're only a few clicks away from putting it behind you.
Try it today!
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Golden Library closed for construction until June 11
 The Golden Library will be closed until June 11 for remodeling. The following alternative services will be available in the meantime:
Bookmobile Visits (pick up and return books)
Golden Library Parking Lot
12-4 p.m. Sundays
6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Storytimes - early literacy experiences for children and caregivers
Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street
Wednesdays and Saturdays, through May 30 (No Storytimes on May 2)
10:15 a.m. Wednesdays (Babytime)
11 a.m. Wednesdays (Toddler Time)
10:30 a.m. Saturdays (All Ages) Teen Advisory Board Meetings
Golden HighSchool Library
701 24th Street
4 p.m. second Wednesday of every month DIY Explorers Club (for kids in grades 5-8)
Golden High School Library
701 24th Street
4 p.m. third Thursday of every month Adult Book Group (everyone welcome)
Starbucks
13th and Washington
6 p.m. third Tuesday of every month Young Reader's Fun Club (for kids 8-11)
Astor House
822 12th Street
4 p.m. fourth Wednesday of every month For more information, please visit the Jefferson County Public Library website.
Learn more about the remodel and alternative services that will be available during the closure
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