Come meet the City Manager candidates from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 19 at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. View bios and pictures of the five candidates on the City of Golden website.

Current City Manager, Mike Bestor is retiring after 22 years of service to our community. This is a big role to fill and input from the community will be very important to the hiring process. We encourage you to attend the meet and greet, hear from each candidate, interact, and write down your impressions. Citizen feedback will be given to City Council, who will ultimately make the hiring decision.

Date: June 19, 2015
Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Golden Community Center
1470 10th St., Golden

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet on June 16 at 7 p.m. in the Community Center.

The Parks and Recreation Board was created in 1982 in order to increase community involvement, and to advise Golden City Council and staff on how to best provide safe and comprehensive parks and recreation facilities, programs, and services on behalf of all current and future residents of the City of Golden.

The board consists of seven members and one alternate who serve four-year terms, making suggestions about policies and procedures, fees and charges, acceptance of park land, design of parks, and other projects relating to the Parks and Recreation Department.

The board meets regularly at 7 p.m. in the Community Center on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, please visit our Parks and Recreation Board page.

CBAC will meet on June 17 at 7:30 a.m. in Council Chambers. 

The Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) was created by the City Manager to advise City staff on the development, implementation, and evaluation of the annual City budget.

Participation in CBAC is an opportunity not only to advise on the prioritization of how City tax dollars are spent, but also to advise our policymakers in their decision-making process.

CBAC meets the third Wednesday of each month, March through November, at 7:30 a.m. in the Golden City Hall Council Chambers.

The Golden Farmers' Market is in its 13th season, and better than ever! 

In addition to a delectable array of locally grown fruits and vegetables, you'll find garden décor, specialty treats, flowers and plants, and hard to find specialty items. Fill out the menu with frozen fish and meats, fresh breads, canned condiments and sweets, locally-made wines, plus homemade pasta and unique cooking ingredients. The Farmers' Market also offers a social gathering space and educational opportunities.

Join the fun from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday this summer (with the exception of during Buffalo Bill Days, July 25) through October 3 in the parking lot just west of the Golden Library, 1019 10th Street.

Four course lengths are available for riders, including the full 100-mile route, which takes riders up Lookout Mountain. The 3/4 Century ride also takes riders through Golden, although not up Lookout Mountain, while the 1/2 Century and 1/4 Century take riders on routes further east. Each ride starts and ends in Stapleton.

For more information, to view route maps, and to register for the ride, visit DenverCenturyRide.com.

There will be a public meeting June 29 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers for the W. Fork Kenney Run flood project and 23rd and 24th culvert replacements. This meeting will provide information about the project schedule and closures that will be needed to complete the work.

With many working days lost to weather delays, City crews are working diligently to make up time on the Heritage Road project, and have made significant progress.

Today, June 16, 2015, the intersection of Heritage Rd and Berthoud Way will be closed to begin prepping for paving operations between Kimball Ave. and Berthoud Way.

Weather pending, it is anticipated that the intersection will be paved and reopened on Thursday, June 18. There is a signed detour directing residents to use Eagleridge Dr or W. 4th Ave  to access their neighborhood.

Heritage Rd  still remains closed to through traffic.

At 3 p.m. on June 12, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the Golden Police Department limited waterway activities on Clear Creek. 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.

Water activities prohibited by the order include all single-chambered air inflated devices such as belly boats, inner tubes and single chambered rafts, as well as "body-surfers" and swimming. 

Kayaks, whitewater canoes and multi-chambered professionally guided rafts and river boards are exempt, but are encouraged to observe extreme caution due to the safety concerns surrounding swift moving water and floating debris. All of the above users and occupants must have the use of a Type I, Type III, or Type V Coast Guard approved paddling life jacket and a water use designed helmet.

Violators may be issued a summons for a class 2 petty offense, punishable by a fine of one hundred dollars. These restrictions will be strictly enforced in an effort to minimize the risk to those using the waterway. 

These temporary water restrictions will remain in effect until water levels decrease.

With Clear Creek brimming the banks, it's no surprise that parts of the trail have been subject to recent flooding. Last week's high water flows washed out portions of the Clear Creek Trail west of US 6, leaving the raw water pipeline exposed in limited locations, but still functioning. The ballast added when crews recently replaced it has protected it. 

The trail will remained closed until repairs can be made, dependent upon creek levels. 

Crews have completed hydrant replacement that will serve Golden Terrace. This week, the contractor will start the Texas-Alaska area for water main replacement. 

In April, Council directed staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new five-year trash and recycling contract as the current City-wide single hauler contract expires on August 31, 2015. 

 The City received three bids from qualified haulers and compiled the proposals into a summary that compares basic trash and recycling services, yard waste services, and optional household services.

To review the bids, please visit our Trash & Recycling page.