If you have ever considered becoming involved with your City government, now is your chance. By joining a board, you are serving your fellow citizens and the City. The Golden City Council is currently recruiting applicants to fill terms expiring on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Downtown Development Authority Board,Public Art Commission, and Fire Pension Board - Citizen Representative.
 

Learn more about Boards & Commissions vacancies available

This week City crews completed the west curb lines on the Kimball Ave. roundabout. The current traffic configuration will remain in place through the weekend to allow the new concrete to cure.

On Monday February 2, the third phase of the project is slated to begin. Due to the space constraints and complications of the project it is impossible to keep two way traffic  moving safely through the work zone. Therefore, Heritage Rd from W. 4th Ave to Berthud Way will be closed to begin this phase of the project. There will be no through traffic on Heritage Rd during this time. It is anticipated the road will be closed through Monday February 9. This is, of course, weather dependent. 

There will be a signed detour to direct traffic to use  Hwy 40 and  6th Ave. to access the neighborhood.

City crews will do everything possible to minimize the disruption and complete the project as soon as possible.

A person claiming to be a Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy is calling residents and saying they have missed jury duty. The scammer says that unless the resident pays a fine of several hundred dollars immediately, they risk being arrested on the spot and going to jail.

The scammers are manipulating caller ID to make it look as though the call is coming from the Sheriff's office. If someone were to call the number back, an answering machine also states they have reached the Jefferson County Sheriff's office. 

The scammer instructs the resident to purchase a Green Dot reloadable prepaid credit card. The scammer also instructs the resident to not hang up the phone and to stay on the line the entire time during the transaction.

The City of Golden Police Department wants the residents to know that the City would NEVER contact anyone by phone to make such a collection call and urges residents to be cautious of any similar type calls.

If you are unsure about any contact, trust your instincts and call Golden Police to assist. You can reach Golden Police non-emergency dispatch at 303-384-8045.

The "Amazing 8" paid a surprise visit to the Golden Fire Department last Friday, and gifted them with a donation!

During the Christmas Parades in downtown Golden, these beautiful Newfoundland dogs gave free rides to kids, but they accepted donations. All of the donations collected were given to the Golden Fire Department, courtesy of the Newfoundland Friends of Colorado. Thanks to the Newfs and their owners for some puppy time - the perfect way to end the week!

Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the United States, claiming approximately 1 million lives annually. Every 33 seconds someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease. But, heart disease is preventable and manageable.

 Jefferson County Public Health recently completed a comprehensive health assessment, and cardiovascular disease is also the leading cause of death in Jefferson County. It accounted for more than 24 percent of all deaths in 2011.

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) reminds everyone that Friday, February 6, 2015 is National Wear Red Day. It's a simple, powerful way to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke.

JCPH is organizing a photo opportunity at the Jefferson County Courts and Administration Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 12 p.m. Please join and wear your favorite red.

Come on in to the Golden Library after school on February 4 at 3:30 p.m. and unwind with fun activities! We'll play games, make crafts and hear read-aloud stories. For ages 6-11.
 

The Planning Commission will meet on February 4 at 6:30 p.m. The Planning Commission, established in 1948, affords residents the opportunity to actively participate in the planning of the City and its welfare; to learn all facets of the regulations governing such functions; interact with a wide variety of citizens participating in the shaping of Golden's future; and assume an active role in any regulation changes involving zoning and subdivision activity.

Planning Commission public hearings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Planning Commission

The Public Art Commission will meet on February 5 at 9 a.m. The Public Art Commission (PAC) affords residents the opportunity to actively participate in creating a vibrant and appealing atmosphere that contributes to the quality and identity of the City of Golden, through public art.

The Public Art Commission meets the first Thursday of each month in the Public Works Building, 1445 10th Street, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. These meeting are open to the public.

For more information and to view current and past agendas and minutes, please visit the Public Art Commission page.

Public Art Commission

The Golden City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on February 5. This meeting has been rescheduled.

To download the meeting agenda, or view archived agendas, minutes or web casts from past meetings, please visit the City Council pages.

Visit the Council Members & Commentaries pages to read about and find contact information for Mayor Marjorie Sloan and all six council members - Joe Behm, Saoirse Charis-Graves, Marcie Miller, Marcia Claxton, Pamela Gould, and Laura Weinberg.

Golden City Council

Read with a four-legged friend from the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program at the Golden Library on February 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. Dogs are ideal reading companions because they create a relaxed, comfortable and safe environment for sharing books.

Registration is required and children registering for this program must be able to read on their own. Register your child for a 15-minute PAWS for Reading session at the Children's Information Desk.

Golden Library

You're never too old (or too young!) to play with LEGO bricks!

Join the Golden Library all-ages LEGO Club. Build something based on the month's theme or use your imagination! Everyone is welcome.

The February LEGO Club will meet on February 9 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. 

Our customers asked for it, and we listened! Reservations for Clear Creek RV Park are now available online. The city-managed RV park is popular with both visitors and locals who enjoy vacationing in their own backyard. Located on the banks of Clear Creek and an easy walk or bike ride from downtown, the location can't be beat. And it's beautiful and affordable as a bonus. Have a look at the new webpage and reservation system, and tell your RV-loving friends.

Clear Creek RV Park website