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City of Golden /
911 10th Street /
Golden, CO
(303) 384-8000
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Pancakes, parades...must be Buffalo Bill Days!
Buffalo Bill Days are 4 days of fun that happen every July in Golden in celebration of
William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody who was buried on Lookout Mountain exactly 100 years ago in 1917.
What began as a trail ride up Lookout Mountain to Buffalo Bill's grave in the 1940's has grown to 4 days of activities put on by the Buffalo Bill Days Committee including everything from a golf tournament to a creative beard contest, a car show and tons of music and entertainment. And let's not forget the annual Golden Fire Department Pancake Breakfast happening Saturday morning, and now in it's 43rd year. Now that's a lot of pancakes! Come out, support the GFD, and fuel up for festivities with an all-you-can eat buffet of yumminess!
In addition to Buffalo Bill Days happening this weekend, the Splash is hosting the 2017 Colorado State Summer Club Swimming Championships and expecting 1,500 swimmers and 2,500 spectators. So needless to say, there's going to be a lot of visitors in Golden this weekend!
Keep reading for a rundown on what else is happening in Golden, and have a great week!
Your friends at the City of Golden
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Linking Lookout (US 6 & 19th St. Interchange)
There will be lane closures on mainline US 6 east and west the next few weeks for landscape work in the median.
The westbound on-ramp to US 6 from 19th St. will reopen next Monday July 31. Also on July 31, the off-ramp from westbound 6 to 19th St. will be moved to the east at 19th to make room for grading, drainage and curbs. Because of this relocation, left turns to go west on 19th will need to be done by turning right and u-turning at the Elm St roundabout. This condition will last until the end of August.
Pedestrians are now using the final trail across the lid, but pay attention when you when you drive, walk or ride through the area -- there is landscape activity all around.
The ramp to westbound 6 will be paved this week ahead of the reopening next Monday.
There is a construction viewing area in the northwest corner that can be accessed from Parfet Estates Drive, and is an excellent location to view ongoing work. Please park legally.
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Beginning on July 25, 2017, we will begin milling and paving operations on the following streets
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- Illinois St from 8th St to the dead endIllinois St from 9th St to the dead end
- Rubey Dr from Iowa St to 5Th ST
- Eagle Dr
- Eagle Ct
- White ash Dr from Washington ST to White Ash Mine Park
- Wild Rose Ct
- Iowa Dr from N. Ford St to N. Ford ST
- Iowa Ct from Ford St to Iowa Dr
- Cody Trail (water break repair)
- 10th St from Washington Ave to Cheyenne St
"No Parking" signs will be placed a minimum of 24 hrs in advance of any milling, patching and paving work. Each street is expected to take 2-5 days from start to finish, weather pending.
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Ford Street Storm Sewer
The contractor has completed inlet and pipe replacement. The roadway has been patched back and is waiting for a concrete crew to mobilize to replace the disturbed sidewalks and curb/ gutter.
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2017 Utility Replacement
Watermain replacement will be on hold for several weeks as contractor fulfills other obligations.
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Water Meter Replacement project
Replacements and upgrades continue citywide. There are approximately 65 meters left, most of which need residents to make appointments to schedule the change.
Contact Les Major at 303-384-8170 to schedule your replacement appointment or with questions regarding this project.
All final meter replacements will be done by the City.
More than 700 residents have signed up for the Aquahawk water meter customer portal.
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Community Housing Open House
Do you have . . .
Questions about what "affordable housing" means or why it's important to our community?
Thoughts you'd like to share about your experience with renting or buying in Golden?
Ideas for how the City might assist its workforce, young families, seniors and other residents to remain in the community?
Then please join us for a community open house on Tuesday, July 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Golden Community Center, to discuss and provide input on housing policy and program options currently under consideration. And enjoy some pizza!
This will be an opportunity to review community trends related to housing attainability, refine and prioritize housing related policies for future inclusion in Golden's Comprehensive Plan and consider some program options to help meet the housing needs of low, moderate and middle income Golden households.
For additional details, visit our Attainable Housing pages or call Cindy Pieropan, Planning Department, 303-215-8884 or [email protected].
If you are unable to make the meeting, please come to the Planning Department at 1445 10th St, across from the Community Center, at any of the following times to visit with staff, ask your questions and share your thoughts:
Wednesday, July 26 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Friday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to noon
Tuesday, August 1 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Thursday, August 10 from 9 to 11 a.m.
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Golden Bicycle Cruise
Pump up your tires and put on your Hawaiian shirt, the Golden Bike Cruise rides out on July 25 and it's Hawaiian/Jimmy Buffet night, with music by Thunder and Rain!
For those unfamiliar with the event, the cruise takes place on the last Tuesday of the month, from May through September, and starts in the parking lot next to the Golden Library.
Sponsored by the Golden Community Commons, the event starts at 6 p.m. with live music from Thunder and Rain, local brews from New Terrain Brewery and food provided by Bob's Atomic Burgers. Bring canned goods for a chance to win prizes and giveaways. At 7 p.m. the bicycle cruise departs, looping through parks and neighborhoods on the bike trails.
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Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet July 25 at 7 p.m. in the Golden Community Center at 1470 10th Street in Golden.
At the upcoming meeting, the board will discuss the following:
- Single Track Sidewalk Pilot Project Proposal
- Sustainability Discussion/presentation-Sustainability Board
- Calvary Church Discussion
- Ulysses Art Discussion
- By-laws Discussion
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Local Licensing Authority Meeting
The Local Licensing Authority will meet July 26 at 2:30 p.m., in Council Chambers at 911 10th Street in Golden.
For more information on this or other upcoming meetings, please visit our
Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedule page
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Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting
The Community Sustainability Advisory Board will meet July 26 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th Street in Golden.
At the upcoming meeting, the board will discuss the following:
- Solar Ballot Initiative
- Staff and board updates and new business
For more information on this meeting, please view the full agenda.
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Regular City Council Meeting
Golden City Council will meet on July 27 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th Street in Golden.
At the meeting, Council will discuss the following:
- All items listed under Consent Matters are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion and vote. For more information about Consent Matters items up for approval, please view the meeting agenda.
- Staff will provide Council with a financial update through the 2nd Quarter 2017. Discussion will occur on the City's overall financial condition, as well as on a fund by fund basis.
- City Council will consider approval of, and conduct a public hearing regarding, a PUD Official Development Plan (rezoning) for the Kong property in the Coors Technology Center, in order to allow manufacturing as a use by right.
- City Council will consider approval of a License Agreement to allow the use of an existing driveway encroaching on a portion of a City-owned property at Ulysses Park, located at 1205 Ulysses Street.
- City Council will consider approval of an agreement with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) to enhance the green bus service along the existing flex route, linking destinations between the Golden light rail station and downtown Golden.
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Buffalo Bill Days
Buffalo Bill Days is happening this week, starting Thursday with a golf tournament, and going full steam until Sunday evening with a ton of activities!
The annual Buffalo Bill Days celebration dates back to the 1940's as a trail ride up Lookout Mountain to Buffalo Bill's grave.
Over the years the celebration has expanded with more activities and multiple days of fun - it is now the largest community festival held in Golden. The event draws many people from surrounding communities who enjoy bringing their families to a wholesome, small-town community event.
This year's activities include Cody's Wild West, the "100 Year in Golden" theme Parade, Muttin' Bustin', live music, an orphan car and a classic car show, a golf tournament, food and merchandise vendors and much more. Most of the Buffalo Bill Days events will take place in and around Parfet Park.
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Golden Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
Come out early before Buffalo Bill Days festivities kick into gear on
July 29 from 6 to 10 a.m. and enjoy a hearty breakfast while supporting the Golden Fire Department.
This annual tradition raises money for the GFD while giving diners a tasty start to the day!
This is an all-you-can-eat buffet of deliciousness. Suggested donation is $7 for adults and $5 for kids under 12.
Come hungry!
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Golden Farmers Market canceled this weekend!
Please note that the Golden Farmers Market will not take place this Saturday, July 29, due to Buffalo Bill Days
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The market will resume as usual next weekend, August 5.
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National Night Out
Join your neighbors and the Golden police for a fun, family event that brings citizens and law enforcement together in a partnership to form a stronger and safer community. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and generate discussion, education, support and participation in crime prevention efforts.
So lock your doors, turn on your porch lights and come out to Parfet Park on
August 1, 2017 from 5 to 8 p.m. to enjoy free food, entertainment, interactive displays and the always popular landing of the Flight for Life helicopter!
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"Let's Talk Solar" Open House and Volunteer Recruitment Meeting
Golden's Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) is taking steps to bring a community solar garden to Golden. The first step in the process is for citizens to vote whether to add renewable energy as an allowable land use at the Rooney Road Sports Complex. While no specific solar garden project is under consideration at this time, if voters approve the use of renewable energy at the site, next steps will be to amend the current lease with Jefferson County and look for a favorable project. Learn more about the
Community Solar Ballot Initiative.
Join CSAB members for a "Let's Talk Solar" open house and volunteer recruitment meeting on
August 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Golden Community Center. Stop by to learn more about all things solar and the Community Solar Ballot initiative and ways to get involved. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to fill out the
online volunteer recruitment form on our
Community Solar Garden page or email
[email protected].
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Golden Library Events - July 25 - August 1
To learn more about or register for these and other events happening at the Golden Library, visit JeffcoLibrary.org.
- Lego Play and Build - July 25 & August 1, 4 p.m.
- Safari Sally - July 26, 2 p.m.
- Author Visit: Buffalo Bill, Boozers, Brothels, and Bare Knuckle Brawlers - July 26, 6:30 p.m.
- Library for All - Interactive Program for Adults with Disabilities - July 27, 11:30 a.m.
- Turning 65? Questions about Medicare? - July 27, 2 p.m.
- DIY Lab (Ages 12 and up) - July 27, 5:30 p.m.
- DIY Lab: Dissolving Science (Kids under 6) - July 28, 11 a.m.
- Learn LEGO® from Experts - July 29, 1 p.m.
- Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party and Epic Egg Drop - July 31, 10 a.m.
- Fundamentals with Fran! Reading, Writing and Penmanship Mastery, for Kids! - July 31, 4 p.m.
- DIY Lab: Golden Fleece Fiber Fellowship (adults & teens) - August 1, 5:30 p.m.
For more information or to register for programs that require pre-registration, please visit the Golden Library website.
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The Splash will be closed for State Swimming Championships event
The Splash at Fossil Trace has the unique opportunity to host the 2017 Colorado State Summer Club Swimming Championships, Friday-Sunday, July 28 - 30.
Approximately 1,500 age group swimmers and 2,500 spectators are coming to The Splash and into Golden for this event. In order to accommodate the competition, the Splash will be operating on an adjusted schedule, so please plan accordingly.
Friday, July 28:
The Lap Pool will be closed starting at 12 p.m.
The Leisure Pool will remain OPEN until 6:15 p.m.
Saturday July 29 & Sunday, July 30:
The Splash will be CLOSED
The Splash will then resume normal operating hours on Monday, August 1 at 10 a.m.
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Please help us protect our wildlife
Over the last week, Golden Animal Control officers have received three reports of wildlife being cruelly blow darted -- two rabbits and one squirrel.
Officers attempted unsuccessfully to catch all three injured animals. Two were in the 14th St/Illinois area and the other was in the 400 block of Somerset.
If you see someone using a blow dart or know more about these incidents, please contact the Golden Police Department at 303-384-8045.
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Low Rate Loans for Hail Damage Victims
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Residents and businesses in Golden and Jefferson County... if you were impacted by the hailstorm on May 8, 2017, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The loans are as low as 2% and cap at only 3.215%.
If your property was severely damaged and you didn't have insurance... or insurance didn't cover all of the damage, these loans could help you. In addition, businesses impacted financially from the hailstorm could get assistance to help until your business is back up and running.
The SBA now has a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in the Jefferson County Courts and Administration Building, 100 Jefferson Parkway, Golden. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to assist impacted individuals with their applications for Physical Disaster Loans or Economic Injury Loans.
You can also find all of the information online. For people in Jefferson County, visit
Colorado.gov.
Deadlines for filling out applications
Physical Damage - Aug. 29, 2017
Economic Injury - March 30, 2018
For any questions or more information, contact Kevin Wynne with SBA at
[email protected].
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