The Economic Development Commission will meet on May 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Works Building at 1445 10th Street.

The Economic Development Commission (EDComm) was established by Golden City Council in June of 1999 and consists of eight members. The purpose of the Economic Development Commission is to provide leadership, education, and the tools necessary for the Golden community to optimize appropriate economic opportunities. Their duties include developing a structure and strategy for marketing/promoting the Golden community.

The Economic Development Commission meets regularly on the second Tuesday of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Works/Planning building located at 1445 10th Street. If a meeting must be rescheduled for some reason, the date will be noted on the Community Calendar.

For more information visit the Economic Development Commission page.

Join the next JeffCo Innovators' Workshop on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Golden City Hall to talk about Leasing and Real Estate along the Front Range with two of our area's most experienced and knowledgeable experts: Chris Ball and Esther Kettering of DTZ (formerly known as Cassidy Turley). DTZ is a global leader in commercial real estate, and Esther and Chris have all the scoop about what's going on in our neck of the woods.

They will provide advice on leasing or purchasing office/manufacturing space for startups and small businesses, trends in Front Range commercial and industrial real estate, and what the future holds. They will also give us insight into how they became immersed in the commercial real estate industry here and became the success they are today.

If you have any inkling that you might want to lease or buy commercial or industrial space for your office or business in the future, this is one meetup you shouldn't miss!

The meeting is free to the public, but there is limited space, so please RSVP.

The Golden City Council will meet on May 14 at 6:30 p.m.

The Golden City Council meets in Council Chambers in City Hall every second and fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

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

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is proud to once again be a part of the Crime Stoppers annual Shred-a-Thon. On Saturday, May 16, from 7 a.m. to noon, Shred-it, Inc. will be providing on-site shredding of your personal documents (bank statements, bills, old tax returns, etc.). This event is a major fundraiser for Crime Stoppers, and tax-deductible donations are encouraged. 

The process is an easy drive-thru and drop off. Shred-it, Inc. will accept three boxes or plastic grocery bags of documents per vehicle, and all documents will be shredded on-site using commercial-size shredders. The resulting confetti-like material is then recycled. The shredders will chew through metal binders and clips, so there is no need to remove staples, paperclips or other metal pieces.

• Cancelled checks
• ATM & credit card receipts
• Old credit cards
• Credit card offers
• Bills
• Old bank statements
• Tax records & receipts (keep for 7 years)
• Medical records (keep for 7 years)
• Pay stubs (keep for 7 years)

Law enforcement personnel will be on hand to accept your documents and donations. Shredding will take place in the lower west parking lot of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, 200 Jefferson County Pkwy in Golden.

Kick-off the growing season with the City of Golden for the 6th annual Greener Golden celebration. Join us on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the City of Golden Public Works/Planning office at 1445 10th Street to enjoy the following activities and more!

• Pick up your pre-ordered Garden in a Box. Individual xeric plants and water wise products will also be available for sale.
• Tour the Golden Community Garden and learn about opportunities to participate. 
• Have your questions answered by CSU Extension Master Gardeners and Master Composters.
• Learn about the City's Environmental Services programs, including water conservation and free sprinkler inspections.
• Check out different varieties of xeric grasses, including a new "Dog Tuff" species that is resistant to pet impacts.
• Find out how to deal with your green waste and how best to divert these materials from the landfill.
• Pick up free compost to amend your garden soil. Bring your own container to fill - buckets, trash cans, old potting mix bags, etc.

The Mesa Run features a fun trail race on North Table Mountain and a 5K run. The trail run on North Table Mountain covers a scenic, challenging course over beautiful terrain, and fascinating wildlife. The 5K is the perfect mix of road and trail.

Your entry includes a Mesa Run shirt made out of the softest fabric on the planet, great post-race food, and participant goody bag. Proceeds from the race go to Compass Montessori School.

Event details and schedule on May 17

• 10 Mile Trail Run Start - 8 a.m.
• 5K Trail Run Start - 8:15 a.m.
• 1 Mile Kids Fun Run 10 a.m.

For more information, and to register online for the event, please visit the Mesa Run registration page.

Molly Brown wore big hats, Annie Oakley wore cowboy hats, Jackie Kennedy wore pill box hats, Princess Di wore flirty hats, and Queen Elizabeth wears regal hats. From sun hats to Sunday hats, every lady needs a hat. Join historian Priscilla Marshall to take a look at hat fashions through American history and then decorate your own classic wide-brimmed garden hat perfect for sunny picnics and afternoon teas. Hat and decorating supplies are provided.

When: May 17, 2015 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Reynolds Cabin, Clear Creek History Park

Members $40; non-members $45. 

Recommended for adults. Youth ages 10 to 17 may register if accompanying adult is also registered.

The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra will end the season on May 17, 3 p.m. at the Colorado School of Mines Green Center with performances of Ein Deutsches Requiem by Brahms, and Debussy's Nocturnes. 

Guest artists for the season-ending concert are the Evergreen Chorale, directed by Christine Gaudreau, and featuring lyric soprano, Kara Guggenmos, and bass baritone, Steven Taylor.

The DDA will meet in Council Chambers on May 18 at 6:30 p.m.

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a special district entity authorized and directed by state statute to benefit the economic and community vitality of the downtown area. The DDA will also be authorized to provide tax increment economic incentives to eligible redevelopment projects, much like GURA was able to do in the past.

The DDA meets on the third Monday of each month (unless otherwise noted on the calendar) at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Please visit the Downtown Development Authority page for more information and to access agendas and meetings of current and previous meetings.

Parks & Recreation Board will meet on May 19 at 7 p.m. in the Golden 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.

Citywide drainage facilities functioned well despite receiving rainfall that amounted to 25% of our annual precipitation in the course of one week. 

Some work is needed, however, in the wake of all that water. Follow-up work will involve inspections citywide, cleaning Tucker Gulch at 7th Place sediment basin (which functioned as designed), cleaning the Harmony Village/Kenney Run bypass, and repairs at the Kenney Run pedestrian bridge near US 6.

Lots of wet weather has slowed down progress on Heritage Road, but work will resume this week as the site dries out.

Residents can expect a closure of the Eagleridge intersection on Wednesday. At that point there will be no through traffic from W. 4th Ave. to Eagleridge Dr, so be alert!

Martin Marietta will finish work on McIntyre Street this week and begin work on Fire Station 4!

Despite the weather, Fasick Concrete made progress last week. This week they continue work on South Golden Road from Johnson Road to Ulysses Street.
 

Jefferson County Library Foundation (JCLF) is now accepting individual donations to support the Golden Library remodel.

"Earlier this year, we launched a naming recognition initiative with the Golden remodel to help us develop alternative sources of revenue to support the Library," said Jo Schantz, executive director, JCLF. "So far, we've raised more than $20,000 from the naming recognition program.

"We've also heard from patrons who asked if they could support the library at lower donation levels," Schantz continued. "We've listened to their request, and we're now accepting individual donations ranging from $100 - $5,000 dollars."

Donations will be used to support enhancements to the building and its amenities. Donors will be recognized on the Golden Library's donor wall and in the Library and Library Foundation's annual report.

"We've seen an outpouring of support from the Golden community for our remodel project," Schantz added. "This gives patrons and residents a way to show that support in a very tangible and personal way."

Patrons and residents can donate online at jeffcolibrary.org/donate and note that their contribution is for the Golden Library, or send their contributions to the Jefferson County Library Foundation:

ATTN: Golden Library Remodel
10790 W. 50th Avenue, Suite 200
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

"We're asking donors to be sure to include their contact information so we can recognize their contributions appropriately," Schantz concluded.  

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