City of Golden Weekly Digest - October 27, 2015

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Happy Halloween, folks! In addition to being a candy-lover's favorite time of the year, this weekend also marks the end of Daylight Savings Time. And kids, here's a tip for you -- because this year the time change falls in the wee hours between Halloween and All Hallows' Day (Nov. 1), that means a whole extra hour to enjoy your Halloween haul! Just tell mom and dad to change the clocks as soon as you return home from trick-or-treating. (But don't tell them it was our idea!)

In other news, election day is drawing closer so make sure you get your ballot returned on time! Scroll down to read more.

Have creepy, happy and SAFE Halloween!

Your friends at the City of Golden

Project Updates

Heritage Road

Heritage Road is now open to traffic, but there are still a few finishing touches to be made. This week crews are finishing up landscaping and lighting and a few other minor items. There will be a few minor lane closures throughout the week as these finishing touches are made.

Work at 13th and Washington

The City of Golden will be removing and replacing portions of the concrete intersection at 13 th and Washington.

This work will take approximately 1 week to complete and will create minor delays due to lane closures.

US 6 & 19th Street Interchange project

The City of Golden is working with CDOT and Communications to finalize a communication plan for the Interchange project. Final plans are scheduled to be delivered to Kraemer on Nov. 6, and the City is also waiting for the final approval of our environmental Categorical Exclusion (CATEX).

In the meantime, utility relocations and undergrounding that are required for the project regardless of the final design have begun and will continue through the fall.

2015 Concrete Replacement project

The City of Golden is removing and replacing portions of the concrete intersection at 13th and Washington, which will cause minor delays due to lane closures. Work should be completed later this week, then i n November, crews will be back in to seal coat the whole intersection.

2015 Utility Replacement

Fire hydrant installs and asphalt patching on the Peery Drive and Peery Parkway water main replacement project should be completed this week. Crews will then be moving to 200 Jefferson County Parkway the week of November 2, 2015.

Sewer line rehabilitation is waiting on schedule from CIPP sub contractor.

Stormwater Work

Maintenance and mowing operations continue in Tucker Gulch.

It's also worth noting that the waterfall feature on the roundabout at S. Golden Road and Johnson Road has been taken down for the season

West Fork Kenney Run Drainage Improvements

Crews have completed the sewer relocation and have begun excavation for the box culvert on 23rd St. Concrete work is complete on 24th St. and crews are on track to finish paving by the end of the week

Corporate Circle School Traffic

All traffic control items have now been removed. In a few weeks there will be a meeting between Public Works, PD and the schools to discuss whether permanent improvements will be installed.

Upcoming Events

Local Liquor Licensing Authority Meeting

The Local Liquor Licensing Authority Meeting will meet October 28 at 2:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

At the meeting the hearing officer will consider multiple applications, hearings and requests.

For more information on specific items to be considered, as well as information on other upcoming board meetings, please visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedule page.

Golden Library Events

Things are happening at the Golden Library for the kids and teenagers this week! Here's what's on tap:

Golden Library Young Readers Club - Oct. 28, 4-5 p.m.: Do you love to read? Then the Golden Library Young Readers' Club is the place for you!
Pick up a copy of the book at the library, read it, then come and talk to others who've also read it! Hang out and enjoy activities, games and fun. For Readers 8-11. Registration at with the Golden Library is required.
Teen Writing Group - Nov. 2, 4 p.m.: Are you working on your first novel? Do you write fanfic? Or are you more interested in poetry? Whatever your writing interest, the teen writing group is for you! This monthly workshop offers the chance to share your writing, get feedback from like-minded peers, sharpen your skills, and discuss a variety of topics. Grades 6 - 12.
After School Fun - Nov. 4, 3:30 p.m.: The library is the place to be after school! Come on in and unwind with fun activities! We'll play games, make crafts and hear read-aloud stories. For ages 6-11. Held the first 3 Wednesdays of the month. Drop-in, no registration required.
Homework Help at the Golden Library - Nov. 4, 5, 12, 4-6 p.m.: Sharpen your pencils and your skills! Need help with your homework? The Golden Library and Colorado School of Mines Phi Gamma Delta fraternity offer free help for students in grades 1-12 and in any subject.
DIY Explorer's Club - Nov. 5, 4 p.m.: Do you like to invent, create, and reimagine things? Join the DIY Explorer's Club! Whether it's working with soft circuitry, creating pixel art or programming a robot to run a maze, each month we'll do an awesome hands-on activity to turn you into a Maker! This program is for tweens in 6th-8th grade only. Space is limited, please register in advance at the Golden Library.
PAWS for Reading - Nov. 7 & 14, 2 p.m.:
Read with a four-legged friend from the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program. 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.
LEGO Club - Nov. 9, 4 p.m.: You're never too old (or young!) to play with LEGOs! Join our all-ages LEGO Club. Build something based on the month's theme or use your imagination! Everyone is welcome.

For more information on library event, visit the Golden Library website.

Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting

The Community Sustainability Advisory Board will meet on October 28 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. At the upcoming meeting, CSAB will discuss the following:

Community Solar Garden Project
City Council will conduct a public hearing on the 2016 Operating and Capital Budget. A final public hearing is scheduled for December 3
Staff will have a policy discussion with council regarding what has become known as the Golden Super Cruise

For more information on this or any other upcoming city meetings, please visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedule page .

Free Marketing Workshop from the DDA & JCBRC

The DDA and Jefferson County Business Resource Center are partnering to bring a FREE marketing workshop to help Golden businesses make the most of the holiday shopping season. Discover many low and no cost options to make the most of the holiday shopping season.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 7:30 - 9 a.m. at the Barrels & Bottles Brewery, 600 12th Street, #160, Golden. Discover many low and no cost options to make the most of the holiday shopping season. Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

The workshop is free, but advanced registration is appreciated by emailing [email protected] or by calling 303-384-8080. Seating is limited and is based on a first come first served basis.

Nightmare on Greek Steet

The Colorado School of Mines Panhellenic and Interfraternity Council is hosting "Nightmare on Greek Street" from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 on Greek Row, 1856-1701 West Campus Road, Golden.

This free event provides the Golden community with a safe and fun trick-or-treat environment. Various Mines sports, clubs and organizations will set up booths along Greek Row, home to the university's fraternities and sororities, featuring arts and crafts activities, face painting, rocket demonstrations and more.

Historic Preservation Board Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will meet on November 2 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

For more information on this or any other upcoming city meetings, please visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedule page .

Around Town

Fall PAYT Yard Waste Collection Week of November 2nd

PAYT yard waste collections are changing! Say goodbye to the rotating schedule of Saturday collections. Starting this November, the semiannual yard waste collection will occur on your normal service day. The semiannual fall Collection is scheduled for the week of November 2nd.

Yard Wastes should be placed at or near where your trash is collected by 7 a.m. on your designated day. Material may be placed in reusable containers of your choice or in compostable bags available for purchase at Meyers Hardware, The Home Depot and other home improvement stores. Yard Waste for this collection is grass clippings, pine needles, leaves, weeds, branches, sawdust, ground or chipped wood.

For more information and a more detailed list of what is and is not accepted, please visit our Yard Waste Collection Day page.

Golden Police Investigates Road Rage Incident

The Golden Police Department is investigating a road rage incident which resulted in an off-duty police officer shooting his weapon.

On Sunday October 25, the Golden Police Department received a 911 call from an off-duty police officer who was following a road rage incident. The incident was picked up in the City of Golden at eastbound 6 th Avenue from the "Junction" of Hwy 58. The road rage was occurring between a motorcyclist and the driver of a white Nissan sedan. The off-duty officer asked the 911 center if he should attempt to make a traffic stop for our agency. The dispatcher asked if the officer was in a marked unit, but before the question could be answered the phone was dropped and a female got on the line asking for police officers. Within seconds the female announced that her husband had "just shot him." The female informed the dispatcher that they were located at 19 th and 6 th Avenue.

Golden Police Officers arrived on scene quickly and started the investigation. Early information obtained indicates that the off-duty officer approached the individual driving the motorcycle on foot and identified himself with his badge. The off-duty officer was armed with a handgun. A short struggle ensued and a single shot was fired into the front end of the motorcycle. The individual on the motorcycle was not hit, but did have minor injuries to his hand from flying debris.

The off-duty officer involved in this incident is Patric Stanton, 47 years old and works for the Central City Police Department.

The motorcyclist's name is Jeremy Golden of Denver who is 31 years of age.

Please note this is an ongoing investigation and criminal charges are yet to be determined. Therefore, the 911 tapes are not going to be released at this time.

The Golden Police Department will be working in conjunction with the Jefferson County Critical Incident Response Team to complete a thorough investigation.

Register to vote if you haven't already! Ballot Drop-Off box available in City Hall

The City of Golden will hold general elections on November 3 this year, and Golden voters will elect the positions of Mayor and Councilors for District One and District Two.

Review the candidates running on our Elections page . There's you'll also find a video of the recent candidates' forum where you can hear each candidate's position on a number of important issues.

When you're ready to drop off your ballot, there's one available in City Hall at 911 10th Street. You can find a list of other convenient ballot drop-off locations on the Jefferson County website.

Gameplay in the classroom makes history and economics fun

An interactive classroom game that uses decision-making and fun scenarios to combine history and economics in the classroom is entering its second year in Denver-area schools.

Third- and fourth-grade students are using the fully facilitated Building Colorado program offered by Golden History Museums to study historical topics and economics--part of official state standards. The game was developed with Jefferson County Public Schools teachers and content experts.

To learn more about this innovative classroom experience, visit the Golden History Museums website.

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