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.
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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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 The holiday season is in high gear, and we have a calendar full of activities to prove it!
Kick off the festivities of the season with the annual Candlelight Walk this Friday followed by the lighting of the Christmas lights on Clear Creek. And this year, we have an extra special treat to make the season bright - fireworks! We know a lot of you were disappointed that the Fourth of July Fireworks show had to be canceled, so this is your chance to watch the show!
But that's only getting things started. This Saturday is the first of three Olde Golden Holiday Parade and festivities, as well as concerts and a Holiday Bazaar.
Read on to see what else is happening in Golden and have a great week!
Your friends at the City of Golden
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US 6 & 19th Street Interchange project
Our contractor Kraemer has had good response from subcontractors, and expects at least three bids on all the packages with few questions about the plans, so we are proceeding to bid opening on Dec. 2, and the project will be brought to council for award on Dec. 10.
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2015 Utility Replacement
Waterline work on 10th begins this week, moving from Archer to the railroad tracks.
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West Fork Kenney Run Drainage Improvements
The schedule anticipates that 23rd St. will be complete and paved by Dec. 9, then will move upstream of 24th St. next.
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Corporate Circle School Traffic
After concrete replacement at the SE corner, we will implement the traffic plan that was previously circulated.
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School Zone Beacon outage
A telephone pole was hit at Washington and 1st, taking out power to the school zone beacon. Because of the time frame for replacement, crews covered the beacon and changed the sign to read "Speed limit 20 mph when children are present."
The contractor estimates 3 to 4 weeks for the replacement.
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Parks & Recreation Board Meeting
The Golden Parks & Recreation Board will meet December 1 at 7 p.m. in the Golden Community Center.
At the meeting the board will hold a naming discussion of Park Parcel at the Corner of Ridge Road and Cressman Court.
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Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission will meet on December 2 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th Street.
At the meeting, the Planning Commission will consider the following items:
- A public hearing to review a Preliminary Plat Approval request to subdivide a property for the construction of eight duplex structures to be known as "Bachman Farms."
- A public hearing to review a request from CSM to rezone a property from R-3 to PUD to construct a new 56 foot laboratory academic building to replace Meyer Hall.
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Public Art Commission Meeting
The Public Art Commission will meet December 3 at 9 a.m. in Council Chambers.
At the meeting, PAC will consider the following:
- Award of the Kimball Avenue and Heritage Road Roundabout Project and discussion of next steps.
- Award of the Entryway Art Piece
- Deaccessioning Discussion
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City Council Meeting
City Council will meet on December 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th Street.
At the meeting, City Council will consider the following items:
- Consent Matters (all items listed will be treated as one item and one vote. For a full list of items included, please see the Meeting Agenda.)
- Council will consider amending the 2015 budget as recommended as a result of various projects and events occurring in 2015 that require adjustments to the budget.
- A Resolution adopting a budget for fiscal Year 2015 and appropriating sums for defraying the expenses and liabilities for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016.
- A resolution of the City Council of the City of Golden setting the mill levies for the General Fund Property Taxes and Downtown Development Authority Property taxes to be collected in 2016.
To view the full agenda for more information on all items to be considered, as well as information on other upcoming board meetings, please visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedule page.
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Golden Holiday Expo
Do all of your shopping in one place with hand-made items, clothing, Colorado gifts, spa products, artwork, jewelry and more at Connects Workspace, 1301 Arapahoe on December 3 from 6 - 9 p.m., at this Expo presented by Golden Women in Business.
Look for Santa and enjoy free gift wrapping as you shop! The event is free and open to the public, with food provided by Cafe 13, State 38 Distilling and others.
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Winter Festival for Families at the Golden Library
Enjoy holiday crafts, stories in the Golden Hayride Truck, and pictures with Santa in the parking lot (weather permitting) on Friday, December 4 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Golden Library parking lot.
The event is free and open to all!
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Candlelight Walk & Fireworks
 Experience the beauty of the holiday season while walking down Washington Avenue, candle in hand, singing holiday carols during Golden's hometown Candlelight Walk, which offers an authentic way to open the season of lights. And this year, we'll have more lights than ever brightening the sky - the fireworks originally scheduled for the Fourth of July will be fired off after the Candlelight Walk! Candlelight Walk and fireworks are free and open to all.
Gather at Foothills Art Center at 6 p.m. at 15th and Arapahoe Streets on Friday, December 4, for pre-walk caroling and music. Visitors can purchase candles for a minimal fee and get pictures with Santa Clause before the walk starts.
The walk will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will end in front of the Golden Visitors Center for the annual Christmas Showcase and lighting of thousands of holiday lights all along Clear Creek.
Afterwards, hot beverages, cookies and entertainment will be provided at several businesses and cultural facilities including roasted chestnuts at the Golden History Museum and musical performances along the creek. And don't forget to stick around for the fireworks!
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Golden High School Holiday Bazaar
Come do some Christmas Shopping at the Annual Golden High School Holiday Bazaar held by the PTA of Golden High. With plenty to choose from and a variety of goods from different vendors, you can make a big dent on your holiday shopping list.
This is a fund raiser for the students at Golden High School, helping with scholarships, after prom party, grants, and more.
The craft fair will be held at the Golden High School, 701 24th St, Golden on Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes free parking and admission.
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Coffee with a Councilor
Chat with your City Councilors about issues in Golden that matter. Meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 5 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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Olde Golden Holiday Parade
 Watch Santa zoom around in his sidecar motorcycle, heckle the Grinch as he drives by in his corvette, or cheer on elves as they race on unicycles during the weekly parade that travels down Washington Avenue.
The Olde Golden Christmas Parades begin at 11 a.m. along Washington Avenue in downtown Golden on December 5, 12, and 19. Stick around afterward for the festivities and fun of the Olde Golden Christmas Celebration!
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Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
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Jefferson Symphony Orchestra (JSO) holiday concert, with its wide variety of festive holiday music, has always been a concert the whole family can enjoy. This year's concert will have special appeal to the younger members of the audience as the JSO also performs Benjamin Britten's entertaining composition The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra during the first half of the concert.
The second half of the program will feature everyone's favorite traditional holiday music from Sleigh Ride toSilent Night. Returning guest artists Kara Guggenmos, lyric soprano, and Brian Stinar, tenor, will add their beautiful vocals to a variety of holiday selections. They will also perform the beautiful Christmas Eve Arias and Duet from the opera La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini.
During intermission, a silent auction will take place featuring products and services from area businesses as well as unique handcrafted items. This is the Jefferson Symphony Association's largest annual fundraising event of the year. It is a great way to support the orchestra and shop for the holidays. There will also be a wine bar to add to the festivities.
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Golden Community Choir Christmas Concert
Join the Golden Community Choir as they celebrate the "Stories of Christmas" at the Golden High School auditorium on December 5 at 7:30 p.m. First is the Nativity story, as told in the St. Luke Christmas Story by Cecil Effinger. Then hear "A Visit from St. Nicholas", commonly known as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," interspersed with songs and carols of the season.
Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students, and $3 for children 6 and up.
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Golden Holiday Historic House Tour
Join the Golden Landmarks Association for the 2015 Holiday House Tour featuring six homes of the 12th Street Historic District on December 6 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hear tales as passed down through the years as you tour each home, and learn about historic preservation and restoration, and in some cases, contemporary transitions and additions.
Participants in this self-paced tour will have a choice of where to begin: either the Marv Kay Stadium (1185 12th St.) or the historic home of Donelson Architects (1211 Cheyenne St.).
Participants who check-in at the Marv Kay Stadium location by 1 p.m. will be treated to a tour of this new state-of-the-art facility, home of the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers.
Purchase tickets at the GLA offices or on the day of the tour at the new Marv Kay Stadium. Tickets are $22 in advance or $25 day of the tour.
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Historic Preservation Board Meeting
The Historic Preservation Board will meet on December 7 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th Street.
At the hearing the HPB will review a proposal from the Heritage Square owner to demolish several of the structures in Heritage Square that were built from 1958 to 1959 as part of a Victorian theme park.
Heritage Square is not a designated historic site or part of a historic district, but is subject to a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) review because several of the commercial structures are more than 50 years old. The applicant is required to inform the HPB of their demolition plans in a public hearing, and receive any related feedback from the Board and the public with regard to these plans. The applicant has pledged that the Heritage Square Chapel, which many consider to be the most valuable structure on site for preservation, will be relocated and preserved at the applicant's expense.
Please Note: This HPB hearing will not involve a discussion of future plans for development of Heritage Square. This is for the discussion of structures currently on the property only, and any future plans will require Site Plan Review at a Planning Commission hearing. You can review the Certificate of Appropriateness Application here.
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Colorado Gives Day Holiday Celebration & Expo
Join the Golden Civic Foundation and Golden Cultural Alliance for a celebration and expo highlighting Golden's nonprofits. Golden is home to over 35 nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools, and Colorado Gives Day is dedicated to raising funds to support these worthy, home-grown organizations.
Enjoy delicious food beverages, and live entertainment on December 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public at the Table Mountain Inn.
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CSM Winter Camp: Who's There?
Wildlife is out there, even if we don't see them. Become a wildlife detective at this CSM Winter Camp which takes place during the Jeffco school break, and discover the many secrets to hidden wildlife.
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Fabulous Functions of Feet you'll try climbing with suction cup feet and walk with hooves. The next day you'll go from feet to the tracks they leave behind. Go searching for tracks, watch critters make tracks of their own, and make tracks to take home. If you don't know what scat is...you will! Can you tell who's on your phone by the sound of their voice? Can you tell who's behind a door by the way they smell? Try it in camp!!
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Moratorium on new events extended into 2016
 Residents may recall that a moratorium on new events was put in place by the city manager for the 2015 calendar year. This placed restrictions on approving any special event that would have required a permit, and which had not previously occurred in 2013 or 2014. This was due to an increase in event requests that had the potential to create 'event fatigue' in those who were significantly and repeatedly impacted by street closures and other factors associated with events. In anticipation of lifting the moratorium, a complete evaluation of our special events was conducted over the summer.
Data collected from the summer event season and from the Citizen Event Survey made it clear that special events are important to the fabric of our community. Any changes made to the process of approving special events would have to take into account the voices of all stakeholders. After conversations with residents, participants, event organizers, businesses and the faith community, a memo of initial findings and recommendations was presented to City Council during a study session on September 17. Recommendations for a new fee structure, limited closures of main thoroughfares and the formation of an Events Review Committee were some of the major outcomes. In addition, upcoming construction at the intersection of 19
th Street and 6
th Avenue will have a major influence on whether long-term street closures of Washington Avenue will even be possible. The complete memo can be found on our
Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts, Schedule page under the agenda for the September 17, 2015 City Council study session.
Due to the scope of the evaluation it was clear that more time was needed to revise the permit and the process for approving event requests. The extension of the moratorium to March 31 keeps in place the same restrictions: events that did not occur in 2013 or 2104 cannot apply for a permit for an event to take place BEFORE March 31, 2016. Applications for new events can be submitted if the event is planned for April 1, 2016 or later. Repeat events can submit their application for a Special Events Permit with a minimum of 60 days advance notice. However, if you are an event organizer, please be aware that there will be changes to the requirements and the fees associated with an application. Contact the Special Events Coordinator if you are planning an event for 2016.
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